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Fstjg M&mb Perby, Thubsday, Juyy 17. LOCAL ,NEWS, at the Factory. On last Thursday morning a party of young people left town for a day out at the Houston Fac tory. The party was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Irby of Union Springs, Alabama, MrB. Miller, Mrs. Wellons, and Mrs. Smoak of Perry. To the young people the ride out there in wagons was quite enjoyable and a great deal of fun followed. The morning was spent iu vari ous ways of amusement, and iced water and watermelons were serv ed tit intervals during *the day. Though the morning was being spent so pleasantly none, I think, w-ere sorry to hear dinner announ ced, for every one knows what a Houston county picnic dinner is. The mosfr'fastidious epicure would have reveled in the 'menu spread out before us,, for the tables liter ally groaned under the weight of good things. It was certainly ap preciated and done justice to by those present, but the abundance that was left made one wish for his friends to help him enjoy it.' In the afternoon all enjoyed themselves socially, many who could not spend the whole day came out in the afternoon, and the time-was passed pleasantly to all. The homeward trip lost none of the charms of the day, for fun again swayed its scepter over us, and a gentle zephyrs of a sum mer’s evening cooled our heated cheeks. There was a. stream of girls and boys, youth and beauty, smiles and jokes, two wagons and a few buggies long. Amidst jubi lant songs, we reached our homes to sleep and dream of one of the happiest,days of our lives. An Attendant. A Moonlight PiGnic. And they laughed by the.light of the moon. Perhaps there was ample cause for laughter, as they appeared to be in a most happy mood, On,the lawn in front of the res idence of Mr. J. R. Miller last Tuesday night a large number of Perry people and several visitors assembled. Pleasure reigned [supreme from 8:15 to 12, music, games, eto., leuding zest to the informaLenioy- ment. , Nobody in particular was boss or leader, but all followed the bent of their inclination. It was a regular-moonlight pic nic, and in regular picnic style it was enjoyed. At about 10 o’clock light re freshments were served as prepar ed, in regular picnic fashion. Whether supper or lunch, it mat ters not, but that it was good goes without saying, and the way those happy people attacked the viands was a caution to dyspep tics. A success it was altogether, barring the one fact that, the grass on the lawn was quite wet With dew. With laughter it began and with laughter it ended.. —Ten days ago we heard good farmers say their corn crop had been cut off one-half by the drouth, and that- their cotton wasn’t much better. About the same time we heard other farmers say their cotton crops • were never better, though they feared the corn would be damaged. This week farmers say they have rain enough, and the prospect is good for corn and cotton. The testi mony does not cover the • entire county, but we dare say a good corn crop is assured ' where the preparation and cultivation has been thorough. The cotton is al so good where like conditions have prevailed. We. have not heard mnch of the auxiliary crops —Th.e young people of around about Heard, and friends from other sections of the county, will enjoy their, annual dance at tin ion Academy next Saturday af ternoon. A local string band will furnish the music. All who desire to participate are cordially invited to attend. —At Fort Valley last Saturday an Upper Town district farmer sold a carload of watermelons for $65, and another farmer sold carload for $45. Both cars were loaded between Fort Valley and Perry. . <jr’ Cloth Bound Books, 25/ for 1st Book, andlO/for each exchange, including such authors as Braerhe, Bradden, Bulwer, Cary, Clay, Correlli, Henty and many others, at Perry P. 0. —Umbrellas at,50/, 75/, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, and $2.00. Some fine values. L. M. Paul. For Rent or Lease. One 8-horse Farm; one 6-horse Farm, 1 one 4-horse Farm; one 8- hcmse Farm. These farms are near Elko, Ga,j and under high state of cultivation. Good hous es, plenty wood and water; good pastures. Apply to W, B. Fitzgerald, lOct.-l. Unadilla, Ga. Damage by Wind and Hail. A storm of wind and hail visit ed the farms of Messrs. Wiley E. Green and Robert L. Vinson, north of Fort Valley, last Sun day. Of the damage done,, a Tel egraph correspondent says: “The packing house, on Mr. Green’s plantation Was badly racked and his commodious pub lic ginnery and several negro cab ins blown down and completely ruined. Fortuuately the occu pants of the houses escaped seri ous injury. . At the home of Mr. Vinson the hail fell with such terrific force as to break every pane of glass on the windward side of the house, and completely, stripped a large field of cotton of all fruit and foliage. A nearby peach or chard was also badly damaged.” -—— -A wagon load of Perry young people and more, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Irbj of Union Springs,' Ala., enjoyed a picnic at Houston Factory last Friday. We are told they had fun “to beat the hand,” and that the dinner was “clear out o’ sight.” The weather was almost smoking hot, and they say “collars and such” were in a state- of abject collapse before the outing was half done. ■*>-•-*» —If more business • attention was devoted to cows and chickens' in Houston., the profits would be greater. We are satisfied an ex tensive farm, devoted exclusively to cattle and poultry would yield a fortune to its owner within a few years/ There is much land in the county peculiarly adapted to such a purpose, and a stock company for such a business could be readily formed'. 40 <*•— — —Several days ago license was issued from the Ordinary’s office in Perry for the marriage of Miss Kate Lee Stubbs of Toy, to Mr. Alfred D. Johanessen of Bruns wick. We are informed the mar riage will be solemnized to-day at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Stubbs'. In advance we extend bur ..cordial congratulations and best wishes — - -*><>-«*- —On Monday of last week the body of Mr. W. B. Jackson was buried at Byron. He was killed in a railroad accident at phar- lotte, N. C. He was a native of Houeton county, and has two brothers. and several sisters now living in the county. — —Prof. G. W. Smith and fami ly are visiting the, family of Mr. JoeQ. Ellis, father of Mrs. Smith, at ’Grovania. . { —If Perry girls feel as they ap pear, they certainly feel pretty and good. In the absence of a regular pro gramme, the following will be about the order of exercise on Re union day of Confederate Vete rans July 25th, 1902. , 11 o’clock a. m. reorganization of Houston Camp, No. 880. 11:80 a. m. Speech byCapt. W. A. Davis. * Basket dinner immediately af ter speech.- After dinner some war experi ences by Rev. J. W. Simmons, Veterans Pierce, White, Leverett and others. From reports received there will be a good number of the old Veterans present, and a pleasant time is anticipated. Committee. Death af Elko. Mr. George Johnston of this place died very suddenly at his home here on Sunday afternoon, July 13th. The funeral took place at the family residence yes terday afternoon, and the inter ment took place ah Henderson Ga. Deceased was 65 years of age, and is survived by-three children, Mr. W. E. JohnHton and Mrs. J. H. Grace of Elko, Mrs.- Owens Johnston of Atlanta.. The many friends of Mr. John ston extend their deepest sympa thy to the bereaved ones. ,v Correspondent. A REGULAR BARGAIN WEEK Hi zb/C- at are going to marce this one of the greatest Bargain- selling weeks in the history of this store. We want to im press upon you that it is important to call early. Summer Kako CorsetB, $1.00 quality; Boys’Wash Suits— Regular price, 50c; i Boys’ Wf*sh Waists— “ “ 26c ; Boys’Wash Pants— “ “ 25o; Ladies’Drop Stitch Hose “ “ 15c; White Dimities, stripes “ “ 8oyd ; Cream Duok— “ “ lOo.yd; Check Muslin, white— “ “ lbcyd; 3heck Muslin, white— “ “ 5oyd; Cream Nun’s Veiling— “ “ 12£cyd; Cheese Cloth, colored— “ “ 5c yd; Colored Lawiis— “ “ ,7c yd; Colored Lawns— “ “ 10c yd ; Colored Lawns— “ “ 12-|cyd; Colored Lawns— “ “ 16 & 20c; Mercerized Foulards — “ “ 25 & 80c; —Messrs. Day and Martin have received the wire, instruments, switchboard, etc., for their Perry telephone exohange, and' the phones will be put in position next week. Fifty connections can be used at once, and fifty more can be accomodated if nec essary. Wagons and Buggies a spec ialty at W, D. Day’s. Home Cured Hams and Shoul ders for sale at-- W. D. Day. L&.—Slippers going cheap. F. M. Houser. " • " . —Fans cheap. F. M. Houser. — ... .... . —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, Emerich, Ga, GEORGIA, Houston Countyi Mrs. Eliza Bowman, widow of T. W. Bowman, has applied for twelve months support fpr herself and 4 minor children from the estate of said deceased. This is therefore to cite all persons concerned to appeal 4 at the August term, 1902, of tbe 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, ,1 902. > \ SlM T. HURST, Ordinary. 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 al] persons con corned to appear at the August term, 1902, of the ooUrt t>f 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. GEORGIA—Houston County. E. B. Baldwin has applied for admin istration on the estate of Mrs. V.Trene Murph, late of said county, deceased. This therefore to cite all persons con cerned to "appear at the August term 1902, of the court of Ordinary o£saic! county and show cause, if any they have, why said application should not be granted. Witness my official signature July 2, 1902. SAM T. HURST, Ordinary Bargain Price, 50c 25c “ “ 10c “ . 15c “ . 10c “ “ So. “ “ 6c “ “ $ c “ 8£c “ 5c “ 8 c “ ' 5c “ 7c “ 8 & 10c “ 12^0 15c tlM. New Store! New Goods! MY STOCK OF UNDERTAKERS’SUPPLIES, is new, choice and .complete. I buy direct from the factories, and sell on, a small margin of profit. 1 , Sewing Mchines. \ /’ can please you ih goods ana prices. Gome to see jn&Sf; Mr. J. R. Fudge is with me and will devote speoial attention to the Sewing Machine department—will carry a Machine to your home and permit a trial be fore you purchase. Perry, A — Straw Hats. Alpines reduc ed 33£ to 50 per.cent,. Yacht Shapes at big reductions. . L. M. Paul. —Grate Nails. F. M. Houser. ©AST® It A I ThaliniYouflaiBAlw^ougtif GEORGIA—Houston County. C. O. Richardson has applied for por manent administration on the estate of T. N. Bowman, late 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 cause, if . any they have, why said application should not be granted. Witness my official signature this July 2,1902. ' SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary- GEORGIA, Houston County. J. B. Hunt, executor 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, and show cause,If any they have, why said application should not be granted. - . Witness my official signature this July 2,1902. SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary. And still there’s more to follow. Whether you are picking -rasp berries in the White Mountains, or dreaming dreams in the viyUey. of Wyoming, or sweltering in town, you’ll be glad you bought one of these cool, stylish and. fashion abl e “Feather -Weights Nobody 01%lit to go without com fortable clothing—it’s all here— everything in the light-weights and next-to-nothings — and the price doesn’t stand in the wdy. jWe have fitted many. Why not you? We await your coming with perfect confidence, as we are sure- from our extensive assortment we will fit yon satisfactorily. /. THE UP-TO-DATE CLOTHIERS, 420 Third St. MACON, GA. E. J. MILLER. :e;fag clark.; MILkEIg & CLARK: AMERICUS. • DEALERS IN 1 — ' MARBLE AND 6RANITE MONUMENTS CURBSTONES, STATUARY, ETC. Dealers in Tennessee. Georgia, Italian and Anierican : Marble' arrcl .European and Domestic Granite. v Estimates furnished and contracts made for all kinds of Building Stone. Iron Railing for Cemetery Work's-specialty. . ■ We have lately added a fully equipped Cutting and Polishing Plant, with the latest Pneumatic tools, and can meet all competition^