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Perry, Thursday, September 4.
LOCAL NEWS}
Houston Public Schools.
At a meeting of the County
Board of Education at Perry last
Friday, thejjteachers for Houston
public schools were elected for the
1908 term, to begin in January
next.
The election was thus early in
order that when fall schools are
desired, the patrons may have the
opportunity of securinng the
teachers who will have charge of
the public term. Then again,
the teachers are given sufficient
notice for them to make all nec-
essay arrangements.
During the public school term,
the board will require monthly
meeting of the teachers at Per
ry.
“The list of white teachers and
schools is as follows:
Ben Hill—Election of principal
deferred; Miss Nellie Grimsly, as
sistant.
Bonaire— C. T. Cheevee, Miss
May Hodges.
Cleveland—J. E. McDonald.
Crisp —Miss Lucy Roberts.
Dunbar—0. W. Kilpatrick,Mis3
Daisy Rushing.
Elko—J. E, Powell.
Grovania—Miss Mattie Mil
ler.
Hattie— T. W. Murry, Miss A1
ice Barfield.
Hayneville—Miss Emma Bar-
field.
Henderson — Miss Mamie
Brown.
Howard—W. C. Carter.
Lake View—J. F. Lowe, Miss
Hattie Scarborough.
Myrtle—Miss Evelyn Powers.
Planters’—Miss Mattie Smis
son.
Quick’s—Miss Pearl DuPree.
Red Level-^-Miss Ella Han
cock.
Small Academy—Miss Marie
Crawford.
Spring Hill—Miss Marilu Wei
ions.
Taylor—Miss Martha Killen.
Union Academy—Miss Edna
Harrison.
Toy —Miss Fleta Hancock.
Wellston—Principal not elect
ed, Miss Killy May Taylor assist
ant.
No election at all for Powers
ville, Oak Grove or Fitzgerald.
As an experiment the Oak Grove
school will be discontinued and
the pupils transferred free to the
Lake View School.
The next legislature will be ask
ed to enact a law giving the coun
ty school boards authority to con
solidate the smaller schools with
the nearest large school,and trans
port those pupils who livejat such
distance that they cannot walk.
The list of teachers given above
will not be changed, unless
teacher declines to accept the po
sition offered.'
The following school buildings
are under control of the County
board:
Elko, Hayneville, Wellston
Crisp, Hattie, Dunbar, Ben Hill
Planters’, Powersville, Lake View
Quick.
As property trbstees of those
buildings,the following genblemen
have been appointed: J. F. Hous
er, G. T. Brown, H. L. Byrd, W
C, Lewis, M. F. Etheridge,|T. H.
Willingham, Ji B. Hardison, B.
T. Smisson,R. M. English, R. W.
Hartley, G. W. Quick.
—Two years ago Mr. 0. 0. Han
cock left his home in the Upper
5th district of Houston county
and engaged in business at Macon,
He sold dry goods, clothing, etc,
on Third street, and displayed ex
cellent business qualities. He is
now with the clothing firm of
Burnett & Goodman, 454 Thii;d
street, where he will be glad to
see and serve his friends.
Notice.
“ The furniture business belong
ing to the-estate of my father has
been closed out, but I still have
on hand the undertaker’s depart
ment. This department is very
complete, and I will continue to
run it until closed out. It will
be in charge of Mr. W- J. Boon,
who can be found at mv store.
L. M. Paul.
This body met with the Hen
derson church on Saturday and
Sunday, Aug. 80 and 81st, 1092.
At 10 a. m. the Union was call
ed together with devotionol ser
vices conducted by Mr. J. J.
Whitfield, of Hawkinsville, Ga.
Subject—The citizenship in Heav
en.
At 11 a. m. Rev. A. J. Cheeves,
of Montezuma, preached an ex
cellent sermon, text, Prov. 28:28.
'‘Buy the Truth,” Afterwards
the Union organized by electiug
Rev. J. E. Powell chairman and
M. Kunz Secretary.
At 2:80 p. m. the Union held
a devotional meeting led by Rev.
A. S. Dix of Perry. Then Rev.
W. B. Bassett preached a good
Bermon, text, Acts. 1:1.
After the sermon the Union
went into its regular business.
The following subject was discuss
ed.
How can we lead the nou con
tributing members of our church
es to give for missions, and those
contributing, to do their full du
ty?
Interesting talks from Revs. A.
S. Dix, W. H. Norton and A. F.
Dix of Alabama, showing the du
ty and privilege^ every christ-
ain of any church to contribute
to the cause of Christ, that His
word may be spread throughout
this county and state, also into
foreign fields. Also stating where
they have no money, service can
be given, and to teach to do and
obey whatsoever God has com
mauded them, and to give as God
has prospered them.
At 7:15 p. m. devotional exer
cisos were conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. J. E. Powell. After
wards an excellent sermon was
preached by Rev, A. F. Dix, text,
2nd Cor. 4:4.
Sunday at 9:80 o’clock, the Un
ion opened with prayer and praise
services conducted by Mr. J. D.
Martin, afterwards Mr. W. S.
Murrow of the Elko Baptist
church gave some instructive re
marks on Sunday’s lesson, also
an excellent address on general
Sunday School work, showing
the absolute necessity of that
work, stating that the Bible ought
to be studied more, and taught
the scholars that they may attain
higher and nobler lives.
Rev. A. J. Cheeves, Mr. J. W.
Clark and W. J. Vinson of Bibb
County, and others gave short and
interesting talks on the earlier
Sunday Schools as compared with
those of the present day.
At 11 a. m. Rev. A. S. Dix
preached an able sermon, text,
Luke, 22:27.
At 2 p. m. Prayer and praise
services, led by Rev. A. S. Dix
Afterwards the Union took up the
unfinished business of Satnrday
and disposed of it.
Several motions were adopted;
leaving the appointment of the
next meeting in the hands of the
Executive committee.
Rev. J. E. Powell was to preach
at 2:80 p. m., but on account of
sickness, Rev. W. H. Norton
preached in his place and treated
the congregation to an excellent
sermon, text, 2nd Tim. 2:19.
Nevertheless the foundation of
God standeth sure.
Then the following resolution
was adopted.
Whereas, in View of the fact
that the Houston County Baptist
Union has again . experienced at
the hands of the good people of
Henderson and vicinity, that gen
erous hospitality for which they
are famous, be it
Resolved that we do hereby ex
press our hearty appreciation of
their unfailing kindness, and do
extend to them our sincere thanks
for the beautiful entertainment
of which we have been partakers,
and in taking leave of them we
prav that our God may abundant
ly bless them according to the
riches of His grace.
A bountiful dinner was furnish
ed by the good people, on the
grounds each day.
See resolutions. M. Kunz,
Secretary.
By Observer.
Miss Lizzie Riley is the guest of
Mrs. Owens.
Misses Ruth, Mattie, and Lila
Toole, Miss Ernest, Miss Rice of
Macon, are attending a house par
ty at Mrs. Charlie Thompson’s,
Miss Alma Williams, who haB
been visiting her cousin, Miss
Trudie Sasser, will return to her
home at Locust Grove next Mon
day.
Quartely meeting begins here
to-day, August 80th.
Miss Opal Elder of Macon
brightens the home of her friend,
Miss Jessie Newman, this week.
Mr. Carlton Sasser is at home
this week.
The remains of Mr. Buok King
passed through Thursday from
Valdosta enroute to Wellston,
where he was laid at rest in the
old King Cemetery. He retired
Wednesday night feeling as well
as usual and was found dead in
the bed by his wife before day.
The trouble was supposed to be
heart failure.
This has been a gala week at
Bonaire. Monday night the young
people at and near here gave Miss
Ellen King a surprise by walking
in at an early hour, dressed in
evening attire. All seemed to en
joy the surprise.
A hay-ride and serenade was
planned for Tuesday night.
Wednesday evening from 8 to
11:20 p. m. guests from Kathleen,
Perry, Macon, Locust Grove, and
Unadilla responded to Miss Ellen
King’s invitation to a Floral Wed-
ing in honor of her cousin, Miss
Mattie King* Cut flowers in
abundance formed the only deco
ration. After the game, about
flowers, was ended, Miss Sarah
Walker delivered the prizes to the
successful contestants, Miss Mary
Talton and Mr. Charlie Walker.
Delicious refreshments were serv
ed at ten.
Miss Trudie Sasser entertained
Thursday eveniug. Despite the
inclement weather many ladies
dressed in organdies, silks and
mulls and a goodly number of
gentlemen were present. Miss
Sasser makes a charming hos
tess.
The latest shipment our genial
agent has made was a box car of
pretty girls. Guess he expects to
receive a car of gentlemen ( much
needed artiole for the few here
seem lonely) in exchange.
Our gins are both in operation
now. Bring us your cotton and
carry the seed to the down town'
dealers.
NEW GOODS ANNOUNCEMENT.
NEW SEASON. NEW GOODS.
Stacks and piles of dll the new things are pouring in on us.
Lots of them have been received and lots more to follow.
Come in and let us show you.
NEW CALICOES.
Pretty selections in the best
Blues and Reds. Fancy patterns
at 5c. New lot Shirting Prints
at 6c.
NEW GINGHAMS.
Some of the prettiest patterns we
have ever had. The best wash
fabrios in the Avorld. Pretty
styles for Ladies’ Waists and
Children’s Dresses.
NEW OUTINGS.
The most immense line of this
all-important material. About 60
different patterns to go at
popular prices, 8c and lOo
Cotton Seed And Scrap Iron.
I will pay the highest market
price for Cotton Seed and Scrap
Iron, delivered at Perry.
J. B. Irby.
CASTORIAFn lefantsand Children.
Perry Telephone Exchange Notice.
Subscribers will please add to
their list the following new sub
scribers and their numbers.
22 Braselton,E. K., Residence.
18 Depot, Central R. R. Office.
17 Gurr, T. D., Residence. (2
rings.)
17 Ross, Charlie, Residence.
(8 rings.)
25 Miller, G. A., Residence.
11 Marchman, R. L., Cotton
Warehouse.
21 Marchman, R. L., Livery
Stable.
82 Marshbuan, J.' J., Resi
dence.
17 Logan, J.F.. Residence. (4
rings.)
88 Killen, Mrs. Laura, Resi
dence.
15 Paul, L. JM., Residence.
17 Tivola, PAY LINE, (1
long, 1 short ring.)
For other information apply to
J. D. Martin, Jr.
Manager.
—LARGE line of School Sup
plies; New and Second-hand
School Books, at
Perry Post Office.
Two For One Price : That is
for $1.50 we will send both the
Louisville Home and Farm and
the Home Journal one year to
one subscriber. At this price the
Home Journal subscription must
be paid strictly one year in ad
vance.
gies
Strong Wagons and fine Bug-
F. M. Houser.
NEW PERCALES.
The best qualities in the best
shades that won’t fade. Especial
attention was paid to selection of
patterns suitable for children.
NEW WAISTINGS. *
Something entirely new. Cotton
goods made to imitate the new
productions in French Flannels.
Prices on these goods run from
16o to 25o the yard.
NEW FLANNELLETTES,
Neat and desirable styles for La-
- - - , dies’ Waists, Dressing Saques and
the Wrappers for Fall wear. Good
| qualities to go at 12£c and 16c yd.
DOMESTICS. DOMESTICS. 1
Fine Sea Island at 5o and 8c. Check Homespun at 5c and 8c.
Bleaching from 5o to 12M. Lonsdale Cambrio at 8, 10, 124o.
Drills from 8o to 10c, Bleached and Unbleached.
Xi. r^-crax.
BUGGIES,
WAGONS,
HARNESS
“ROOK HILL,”
“HENDERSON,”
“BARNES VILLE”
High-Grade Buggies.
“OLD HICKORY,”
“TENNESSEE,”
“OWENSBORO”
First-Class Wagons.
We pay spot cash; we buy in car lots; we get
them as close as money will buy them; we have
smallest possible expense; we save our custom
ers money; we want your trade. Call on us.
HEARD BROS.
350-352 Poplar St., Macon, Ga.
The Best Price For Cotton
Is the thing all farmers waut when
they are reader to sell.
The Iron Warehouse,
Near Depot. PERRY, GA.
is ready to serve all comers, with best facilities and a deter
mination to give the best service.
- BAGGING AND TIES
for sale at lowest market price.
High-Grade Fertilizers For Grain and Fruit Trees*
Respectfully, ^
3ES. Hi. MA.I3CII
»• I BUY COTTON SEED
LIVERY STABLE ON MAIN STREET.
Bears the
Signature
of .
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.
" HHB
Sewing Machines.
can please you in goods and prices. Corae tosee me.
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
Building.
T'. a. xsmmsr
Perry,
Georgia,