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Perry, Thursday, Juyy 81.
LOCAL NEWS,
Sons’ and Daughters’ Barbecue.
Shot by a Negro.
The second annual barbecue
given by the Wellston Camp Sons
and Daughters of the Confederacy
was enjoyed at Jackson Springs,
in the Lower 5th district last Sat
urday. July 26th.
The spring flows out of the hill
side near the road about four
miles east of Wellston, less than
a mile JJfroni Crisp school house,
near the homes of Messrs. J. T.
Miller, W. H. Glosier and W. C.
Lewis.
By 10 o’clock the wooded hill
side, where rentic seats had been
constructed, was practically cov
ered with people, from all sections
of Houston, and several from
Bibb and Crawfard counties.
The twenty odd carcasses of pork
and mutton were slowly reaching
the stage of brown and juicy
crispness that makes Georgia bar
becue so justly famous. The pit
was at the foot of the hill in full
view of the people, and it goes
without saying that when dinner
was announced, there were about
500 appetites that had been thor
oughly whetted.
During the morning there was
no program of any sort, but in
go-as-you-please style, there was
no lack of enjoyment, beyondthe
fact that threatening clouds
caused some apprehension. On
account of these clouds, dinner
was served early-about 12 o’clock.
Better than this barbecued pork
and mutton, none was ever served,
and the auxiliaries of fried chick-
chicken pie, ham, breads of
Wednesday morning Mr. James
Parker of near Spring Hill was
shot by a negro named Tony
Johnson, on the road from Perry
to Dennavd. The shooting was
done with a double-barrel shot
gun, and the shot entered Mr.
Parker’s right .arm and shoulder,
thigh and side. The wounds were
painful, but Mr. Parker was able
to ride to Perry Friday.
A posse with Sheriff Cooper
and Deputy Sheriff Riley search
ed for Johnson throughout the
day and late into the night, but
without avail. A blood hound
from Dooly county was secured,
but the trial was evidently too
“cold.”
r There had been some disagree
ment between Mr. Parker and the
negro, who had been working for
him. Mr. Parker went to John
son’s' house for a settlement
Wednesday morning, but he was
not there, A short time later,
Mr. Parker was shot while he was
riding horseback along the road.
The negro fired from a negro house
near the road. Both barrels of
the gun were fired, but the first
load entered one of the posts of
the porch. It is said this load
had been “fixed” to . bunch the
shot, and had it struck Mr. Par
ker, he would have been surely
killed.
The act was that of a deliberate
murderer.
The Thursday Afternoon Club
was most beautifully entertained
by Mrs. Marion King. Mrs. King
and her lady relatives were cer
tainly attentive hostesses.
The chapter room of the Daugh
ters of the Confederacy was thrown
open. This was much enjoyed, as
so many war relics were on exhi
bition. Those things brought up
sad but stirring memories. Most
of us were too young to have
taken an active interest in these
things, but our hearts have often
been deeply stirred by listening
the tales of our mothers and
fathers.
When we were invited into the
dining room each lady was given
a popping kiss; these, when snap
ped and opened, revealed fcaps of
fancy shapes aud fancy colors.
All were donned amid fun aud
laughter. Fine fruit punch and
elegant cteaui and cake were then
partaken of. We then bade our
hostess good-bye, with a thank
you for a very happy afternoon.
The next meeting-will be with
Mrs. J. W. Simmons, on Thurs
day, 5 p. if., July 81st.
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all sorts, cake, custards, etc.,
were most abundant and of the
very best quality. We noticed the
prominence about the pit of Mr,
W. H. Glosier aud J. T. Leverett,
and about the table and grounds
nearly all the sons and daughters
of veterans of that community.
Scarcely had the table been
cleared when the rain came. Some
went home, some remained under
umbrellas in the woods, while
nearly all the ladies, children and
young men .went to Crisp school
house. Here Mr. Bush Lombs-
den, introduced by the editor of
the Home Journal, delivered an
interesting impormpteu speech.
Later the members of the Camp
elected officers for the ensuing
year, but as this scribe was then
on his way home, in company
with School Commissioner G. W.
Smith, a report of the election
cannot be given this week.
Barring the rain, the affair was
a complete.success.
An Unique Reception.
—At Hayneville last Sunday
afternoon, John Summerlin was
shot and severely wounded by
Charlie Anderson. Summerlin
was in his house when shot, hav
ing refused to; go out at the re
quest of Anderson. The shooting
was done with a shot gun, through
an open window, and the load of
shot entered his right arm, face
and chest. A warrant was issued
for Anderson,' but he escaped ar
rest. These negroes lived respect-
ivelp on the farms of Mr. E. H.
Wimberly, Jr; and Mr J. G.
Brown, Jr.
—Two games of baseball were
played at Perry last Friday,morn
ing and afternoon, between teams
of Unadilia and Perry. Perry won
both games. On the Perry team
were three or four Marsh all ville
players, and four • Fort Valley
young men played with the Una
dilia team.
—Mr. George Connell, whose
parents live near Perry, returned
last week from the Philippine Isl
ands, where he served three years
in the United States army. He
talks very entertainingly, of the
Filipinos, the country and its
products, and of his service as a
soldier.
—We are requested to inform
the readers of the Home Journal
that Mr.D. F. Handley of Mekalf,
Ga., has a carload of fine beef cat
tle for sale. Mr. Handley will be
glad to show the cattle, or corres
pond with any one desiring to buy
them.
The “A1 Fresco” reception at
Mrs. L. F. Cater’s lovely home
was beautiful.
The rain, the rain, not in spoon
fuls, but by buoketfuls. Did that
keep the ladies away? Not a bit
of it. The nearby ones all hon
ored the oocasion and those living
at a distance, who thus braved
the mud and wet to keep their
kind hostess from disappointment
were all sent home in Mrs. Cater’s
handsome trap. The pretty ve
randas were indeed a picture
worth the going across town to see
The floors were covered with beau
tiful rugs and rich Indian blank
ets. Tables disposed here and
there were ornamented with hand
some lace, embroidered and drawn
work pieces and vases of flowers
In one lovely corner stood ?the
massive punch bowl, (strictly
temperate) presided over by Miss
Lula Houser;'. Magnificentferns
palms, begonias, etc., were ev
erywhere, while the rich, glossy
leaves of tho madiera vine made a
screen of nature’s own perfect
handiwork.
Refreshments, the most dainty
and refreshing, were served by the
fair hands of Mrs. Cater’s own
little daughters.
This thoroughly enjoyed recep
tion was given in honor of Mrs
Rolla Pate of Hawkinsville, and
Mrs. Crouch. Just a word, and
we hope they will not deem it hoi
low flattery; two such handsome
matrons as guests of honor in our
dear little town does not often oc
cur. This is saying much, too
for Perry is noted for its flowers
and lovely women, lovely in,mind
and soul as well as body.
A Guest.
Some
Bargains in Knitting Silk,
colors we are plosin g out.
'vL. M. Paul’s.
To Fair Stock Holders.
All persons who subscribed
the Houston county fair held last
fall, are requested to meet at Per
ry Ssturday morning, August 9tli
Important business. A consoli
dated report of receipts and ex
penditures will be published next
week. J. D. Martin, Sec.
—My Roller Process Flour
mill is still in operation. Will
grind for the public at any time
Send me your wheat. I also do
merchant milling business.
J. R. Barfield,
8-22, Emerich, Ga,
Lodies’ Kid Gloyes worth
and $1, now reduced to 50/.
L. M. Paul.
75/
Club Entertainment.
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BASES!
Death near Powers ville.
Mrs. Burden, wife of Mr. T. J.
Burden, died at her home near
Powersville the 25th inst. She
iad beeu a great sufferer, for five
years. Her malady baffled the
skill of many eminent physicians.
Complete submission to the Di
vine will seemed to. possess her
soul during this trying ordeal. A
good and true woman has gone to
her reward. True to her family,
her neighbor, church and religion.
Leaving an influence for good
that eternity alone will reveal.
She leaves a disconsolate family,
including an effoctionate husband,
and ten children, five sons and
five daughters. • Four of the lat
ter, and one son married, and sev
eral grand-children. How they
will miss her advice and counsel
A vacancy has occurred in the
family circle aud in the commu
nity that the world can never fill.
But we mourn not without hope
of meeting her and other loved
ones at the portals of Our Fath
er’s House, where they are watch
ing and waiting for those they
have left behind them. Blessed
though glorious hope to mortals
given. A Friend
THE-
Fall Term, 1902,
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Perry Public School
to
The entire stock of Furniture saved
from the wreckage of the building re-
Begins the first. Monday in September—
1st day—and continues 8% months.
Incidental foe for resident pupils §2.25
non residents, $2 50.
Prof. W. W. Driskell, principal.
Misses Annie Bolleman and Mary Kil
ltn, Assistants.
This is a graded school of high order,
and under competent instructors it read
ily ranks with tire best high schools of
the state.
The incidental fee must be paid in
cash to the secretary and treasurer of
the board, Mr. B. C. Lloltzclaw, before
pupils will be permitted to enter the
school.
It will be more beneficial to the chil
dren, more agreeable to the teachers and
more satisfactory to the Board of Edu
cation and parents if each child is per
mitted to enter on the first day of the
term and nob be allowed tp miss even
one recitation during the entire session.
Good board can be obtained in private
families at from $8 to $10 per month.
Any other information can be obtain
ed by addressing either of eke under
signed. It. N; Holtzclaw, Pres.
B. O. Holtzoi/Aav, dec. and Treas.
cently occupied by us has been re
moved to Mr. L. F. Cater’s store.
I intend to put it on the market now
at prices that will make it go with a
rush. You may never have another
such opportunity for securing Furni
ture at such slaughtered prices.
WE INVITE YOU TO COME.
L. M. PAUL.
Isaacs’ Cafe
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413 Third Street,
MACON, CEORGIA.
WANTEDCanvassing agents to act as
FIELD MANAGERS,
■wlio have had specially successful experi-
Uing books, to travel in the interest
euce in se— ,
of employing and training other canvassers.
Will pay Doth salary and commission with the
view to making the income from the latter large.
State fully length of experience, name and num
ber of books sold, time engaged, etc. None hut
canvassers of successful experience and capac
ity for training and handling men need apply.
Address,
GUARANTEE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
223 North Second Street, St. Louis, Mo.
QA$T@R|A for Walls and Children.
The Kind You Haw Alwai$ Bought*
Regular Meals 25c.
WITH UP-TO-DATE
QUICK LUNCH COUNTER
Prompt and Polite Service,
Patronage Solicited.
PATTON & HECKLE
Pkopbibtobs.
Bears the
Signature
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New Store! New Goods!
MY STOCK OF
Furniture, Coffins, Caskets,
UNDERTAKERS’ SUPPLIES.
is new, choice and complete. I buy direct from the factories,
and sell on a small margin of profit.
WHEELER & WILSON and NEW HOME
Sewing Mchines.
can please you in goods and prices. Come to see me.
Mr. J. R. FudgLe 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
Building.
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Georgia,
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SIGNIFIES THE BEST.
JERSEY CREAM EL0UR
is the best product of a New Roller
Process Mill.
It is made of the best wheat, for in
dividual customers of the mill and
for the trade.
Ask your merchant for JERSEY CREAM FLOUR,
or bring your wheat to
:E3:crcrs:E}:R,’S MILL.
A. J. HOUSER, Prop’r., EVA, GA.
New Livery Stable 1
WITH NEW EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
Having
leased the Cooper Stables 1 on Main street, I will
conduct an up-to-date
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.
Nicest Vehicles, Stylish and Gentle Horses,
Best Service.
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I ALSO RXTINT A DRAY LINE.
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sell high-grade Buggies andi [Wagons cheap. Male
the Davis Wagon Co., Columbus Ga.
Guaranteed as good as any.
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I will deserve your patronage.
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