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Perry, Thursday, .Tuyy 10.
LOCAL NEWS,
A Plantation Barbecue.
Veterans’ Ho^or Crosses.
His Memory Honored.
The 4th of July barbecue at
Mr. B. P. Starbuck’s, the Gordon
place, just out of town, was a rich
treat, in unalloyed fun, to those
who attended. Mr. Starbuck says
he has had no trouble with his la
bor, that his hands have worked
well all the year. He allowed
them this treat as a reward, and'
they promised him even better
work for the rest of the year.
By 10 a. m. a large crowd had
gathered and the fun had com
menced in earnest. Enthusiastic
games of ball, none of your wishy
washy playing, either, every man
playing with all the zest that was
in him. All at once the pitcher
sent in a ball, and instead of
catching the bat, it caught the
battens face like a battering ram,
and down he went like lead. In
an instant another picked him up
and bore him from the field as
lightly as he would have carried a
little child. No further damage
was done than a badly swollen,
aching jaw and nose. This was
the only accident of any kind dur
ing the day. When playing ball
later and the same pitcher was
serving, the men at the bat called
ont: “Look hur, nigger, you des
hit me wid dat ball, I make you
take ker my wife six monts sho.”
The dinner was fine. In addi
tion to the delicious meats and
lemonade furnished by Mr. Star-
buck, the colored folks had
brought all sorts of breads, pies
and cakes. The master of cere
monies, my! how he did parade
around; a big, good-natured fel
low who seemed fo enjoy every
movement. With the voice of a
foghorn he yelled, “Ever body
cum to dinner!” Then such
laughing, joking, pushing and
scrambling.’ All at once he yell
ed, “Yo’ gemmen all git yo’
cbats I ’ ’ The expressions of faces
for a moment was ludicrous in
the extreme, for not one-fourth
had any coat to put on ; so he
yelled, “Spects I hab to scuse yo’
dis time.”
Rev. J. W. Simmons had been
asked to make a little speech, so
he stepped to the head of the ta
ble, As he bared his white head
he looked looked like a dove
among crows. He made them
really fine speech, and a blessing
on their food and fun. One fel
low exclaimed, “Dat sho ought to
be writ down ;” many responded,
“Hit sho ought.”
The dance, the dance, how fun
ny! They literally dance all over,
cutting all Rorts of ludicrous ca
pers, with the feet all the time
patting, and chanting in a wierd
minor key the ''most ridiculous
rhymes. Here’s a specimen :
Oum turn yo’ true lub roun’,
She de purtiost gal m town.
One man meeting another said
“What yo’ doin’, man; why ain’t
yo’ up yonder er dancin’?” “No
no, kain’t do dat.” “What yo
talkin’ ’bout, nigger; lots ob fun.’
“No, kain’t do it; kain’t sarb de
debbil no mo J dat arway.” “Bet
ter cum long, boy; moest purty
gals up dar, dress fitjfto kill, too.”
“Kain’t kep it, nigger, kain’t
cum; I’s fixin’ to jine de church,
I is.”
Not even a bottle of beer was
allowed, so they were a quiet, or
derly set; not a scrap even among
the boys; no fussing of any kind;
only a jolly, happy frolic. It was
funny indeed to the white people
who had never seen such a thing.
The costumes of some of the belles
and beaux were/simply killing.
Mr. Starbuck, his son and sweet
daughter did all in their power to
make a pleasant, day for the few
friends with them, and the occa
sion was thoroughly enjoyed.
A Guest.
There are a number of Houston
Veterans who have not received
the crosses of honor to which they
are entitled. There is a special
form.of application, and they can
be secured on application to Mr.
M. A. Edwards, adjutant of Hous
ton damp, U. C. V.,- Perry Ga.
When properly filled out, the ap
plication must be presented to
Mrs. F. M. King, president of
Houston Chapter, Daughters of
the Confederacy, Perry Ga.
Mrs._ King earnestly requests
all entitled to crosses to send in
their applications at once, as the
crosses in honor of deceased vete
rans cannot be secured until all
the living veterans are supplied.
Mossy Hill Notes.
BY ROCKS.
We were blessed with a nice rain
last week, which greatly, refreshed
everything. It was not general, how
ever, and much complaint is heard.
Some farmers declare their corn
crops are ruined, but the Mossy Hill
Vanderbilt says his crop is O. K.
The Fourth was very appropriate
ly observed here. All quit work and
took a day off. Some went fishing,
others attended the race, while all
agreed to meet Saturday evening
and have the fireworks. The fire
works were sure good and very
much enjoyed by all. May the
Fourth come every week.
It has been so very warm that I
have been foroed to turn the ther
mometer upside down, and as the
mercury climbs up, marking less de
grees, we without fret or fume try
to keep oool.
Among the pleasant visitors on
the Hill last week were, Mrs. J. O.
Mann, Miss Mattie Brewtqp. and
Rev. H. 0. Brewton of Elko, Mr.
Chovine Walters of Albany, Messrs.
Chapman and Starbuck of near Per
ry, Messrs. J. Feltz Irby and T.
Coleman Hodge and Miss Julia
Eubanks of Henderson. Capt. W.
0. Davis of Dublin was also with
friends here last week.
Mr. C. B. Till attended the races
in Macon last week, and/ declared
they were the best he ever witnessed.
Mr. Marion Barnes of Crawford
county, who is visiting Mr. F. W.
Pool near Henderson, passed over
the Hill last week looking at v God’s
own country.
Misses Mary and Louise Davis are
spending the week very pleasantly
with Miss Julia Eubanks.
From the Record-Union, June
4th, of Sactamento, California,
w6 reproduce the item quoted be
low:
“The Camp of Spanish-Ameri-
can War Veterans organized last
evening. The camp is named af
ter H. I. Laidler, ipember of the
United States Ai*my Hospital
Corps, killed in action against
Filipibos in April, 1899. Laidler
was a resident of Sacramento be
fore joining the army for the
Spanish war. He was a popular
and well known young man. At
one time he waB employed in the
Southern Pacific Company’s Hos
pital in this city.”
The young man .referred to was
Holland Laidler, s*>n of Dr. John
Laidler of Elko, Houston county,
Ga. He was quite young when he
went to California from Houston,
and thence to service in the Phil
ippine Islands. He was quite pop
ular with the young people in
Houston, and the news of his
death caused much sorrow among
his friends. His body was buried
in the family burial ground about
four miles north of Elko.
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Aie you going away this summer?
How about a Trunk, a Valise, or a Suit Case?
Trunks—all grades and sizes.
Packing Trunks from 50c up. Zinc Trunks from
Canvas Trunks, all furnished with straps, from
Saratogas—-Extra large Canvas Trunks with straps
and extra trays. Linen lined.
$1.50 up. ; .
$4.50 up.
Low Prices.
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v We will get a nioe assortment of Suit Cases, Small and Largo
Valisba, Telesoopes, &c. Prices will be right. >
In a Pew Days,
New Goods This Week.
Some good values at
Big lot of Knee Paints for Boys.
waImaa a 4* O C _ O £
25c, 35c and 50c.
Men’s and Boys’ Overalls.
Men’s Overalls at ‘
Boys’ Overalls at 40c.
60c., 75c. and $1,00
Don’t Fail To Try This.
Whenever an honest trial is giv
en to Electriot Bitters for any
trouble it is recommended for a
permaneut cure will surely be ef
fected. It never fails to tone the
stomach, regulate the kidneys and
bowels, stimulate the liver, invig
orate the nerves and purify the
blood. It’s a wonderful tonic for
run-down systems, Electric Bit
ters positively cures Kidney and
Liver, Troubles, Stomach Disor
ders, Nervousness, Sleeplesness,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and ex
pels Malaria. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Holtzclaw’s drugstore.
Only 50 cents.
Men’s Jeans Pants.
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The best line for the money you will find—50o, 75c, $1.00 pair
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New Store! New Goods!
MY STOCK OF
Furniture, Coffins, Caskets
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UNDERTAKERS’ SUPPLIES
is new, choice and complete. I buy direct from the factories,
and sell on a small margin of profit.
\
Dr. Crawford W, Long, the dis
coverer of anaesthesia, has been se
lected as the first of two Georgians
whose statues will be placed in Stat
uary Hall at Washington. The se
lection was'made by a commission
created for that purpose by the last
legislature, and it was practically
decided that the other will not be
selected while Gen. John B. Gordon
lives. The statue of a living man
cannot be.placed in the hall.
—We are told at least 50,000
peach trees will be set out on the
farms around Perry next fall and
winter.
For Rent or Lease.
Cloth Bound Books,
25/ for 1st Book, and 10/ for each
exchange, including such, authors
as Braeme, Bradden, Bulwer,
Cary, Clay, Correlli, Henty and
many others, at Perry P. O.
—Don’t forget that we are
Head quarters for Embroideries.
Some of the best values you ever
saw., at L. M.- Paul’s.
One 8-horse Farm; one 6-horse
iWm, one 4-horse Farm; one 3-
horse Farm. These farms are
near Elko, Ga., and under high
state-of cultivation. Good hous
es, plenty wood and water; good
pastures. Apply to
W. B. Fitzgerald,
^Oct.-l. Unadilla, Ga.
—My Roller Process Flour
mill is still in operation. Will
grind for the public .at any time.
Send me your wheat. I also do a
merchant milling business.
J. R. Barfield,
8-22, Emerioh, Ga,
WHEELED « WILSON and HEW HOME
Sewing Mchinea.
can please you in goods and prices. Come to see me.
—Smith’s Barnesville Buggies.
F. M. Houser.
GEORGIA, Houston County:
Mrs. Eliza Bowman, widow of T. W.
Bowman, lias applied for twelve months
support for herself and 4 minor children
from the estate of said deceased.
This is therefore to cite all persons
concerned to appear at the August
term, 1902, of the court of Ordinary of
said county and show cause, if any they
have, why said application should not
be granted.
Witness my official signature this
July 7, 1902.
SAM T. HURST, Ordinary.
Mr. J. R. Fudge is with me and will devote special
attention to the Sewing Machine department—will
carry a Machine to your home and permit a trial be
fore you purchase.
masonic
(i) Building,
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GEORGIA, Houston County.
L. H. Garfield, administrator of the
estate of T. B. Ohancey, of said county
deceased, has applied for dismission
from said trust.
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned ito appear at the August term,
1902, of the court of Ordinary of said
county,and show cause, if any they have,
why said application should not be
granted.
Witness my official signature this
July 7, 1902.
S4M.T. HURST, Ordinary.
-Best all-wheat Flour at Tharp’s
Mill. Try it.
—Slippers going cheap.
F. M. Houser.
—Bargains in Neck Ties. Bows
4 in-Hands, Club^Ties, all 25/
qualities going at 10/, at
L. M. Paul’s.
Home Cured Hams
ders for sale at W
and Shoul
D. Day.
—Crate Nails. F. M. Houser.
—Some Beautiful Patterns in
Japanese Mattings,;. Pretty Rugs
to go with it, at L. M. Paul’s.
GEORGIA—Houston County.
E. B. Baldwin has applied for admin
istration on the estate of Mrs. V. Irene
Murph, late of said county, deceased.
This is therefore to cite a J l persons con
cerned to appear at the August term,
1902, of the court of Ordinary of said
county and show cause, if.any they have,
why said application should not be
granted. ' :
V7itness my official signature this
July 2, 1902.
SAM T. HURST, Ordinary.
there’s more to follow,
you are picking rasp-
Aricl still
Whether
berries in the White Mountains,
or dreaming firearms in the valley
of Wyoming, or sweltering in
town, you’ll be glad you bought
one of these cool, stylish and
fashionable ‘‘Featliei -Weights (
Nobody ought to go without com
fortable clothing—it’sfall here—
everything in the light-weights
and next-to-nothings — and the
price doesn’t stand in the way.
We have fitted many. Why not
yon?' We await your coming with
perfect confidence, as we are sure
from our extensive assortment we
will fit you Satisfactorily.
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GEORGIA—Houston County.
O. O. Richardson has applied for per
manent administration bn the estate of
T. N. Bowman, larte of said county, de
ceased.
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear at the August term,
1902, of the court; of .Ordinary of said
county and show 5 , caui^/if- any they
have, why said applioa^U -.’should not
be granted. " ,
Witness my official signature this
July 2,1902.
SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary.
BENSON & HOUSER,
Wagon-s
ialty at
and
Buggies a spec-
W, D. Day’s.
—Fans cheap. F. M. Houser.
OASTORIA For Infants and Children.
GEORGIA. Houston County.
J. B. Hunt, execjjtor of estate of Mrs.
Martha J. Avant, deceased, has applied
for dismission from said trust..
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear, at the August term,
1902, of the court-of Ordinary of said
county,®# show^nse J^anphiey have,
why Baid dapplicifftiohv^hould' not be
granted.,
Witness mv official signature this
July 2,1902. ,
S AM. T. HURST, Ordinary.
420 Third St.
THE UP-TO-DATE CLOTHIERS,
:: M A COX, GA .
E. J. MILLER.
C. .T. CLARK.
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MULLER <fe CLARK,
AMERICUS, GA.
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