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LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AND BOUNTY
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—Full moon next Saturday.
—’Meeting of Houston Lodge
No. 85 F. & A. M. Friday night
this week.
—We have befen told that rust
is in the wheat in some sections
of the oounty.
—Messrs. W. G. and Callaway
Riley of Maoon visited home
folks in Perry last Sunday.
—There was light frost last
Sunday morning, hut vegetation
was not materially injured.
—Mrs. F. M. King spent sev
eral days last week in Macon with
her mother, Mrs. J. M. Davis.
Houston Superior Court.
Peach Crop Doubtful.
—Messrs. Morgan Yates and
Clarence Roughtou of Macon vis
ited friends in Perry last Sunday.
—Rev. J, W. Simmons filled
his regular monthly appointment
at Prodidence ohurch last Sun
day.
—Grand jury presentments and
minutes of County Commission
ers’oourt will be published next
week.
—Easter exercises at the Meth
odist church next Sunday morn
ing, 9:00 to 10:80 by the Sunday
School,
—MisB Annie Woodard of near
Deuuard was in Perry last Sun
day with her aunt, Mrs. Bettie
Stafford.
—The Perry front yards will
soon be beautiful and fragrant
with roses and other bright color
ed flowers.
Mr. J. Ii. Davis of Dennard,
and daughter, Mrs. H. T. Beall,
of Mdoon, visited relatives in Per
ry last Sunday.
—The attendance at the Hous-
t<m Oounty Teachers’ Association
last Saturday was smaller than at
any previous meeting..
-r-Many farmers throughout the
county will exert themselves to
grow products for exhibition at
the county fair next October.
—The rain that came with a
south wind last Saturday night
was a surprise to many of our peo
ple. Rain again Tuesday evening
and Wednesday.
—Several communications were
Unavoidably crowded out of this
issue.; It was a physical impossi
bility to publish all that were.re-
oeived this week.
—Being a juror this week, the
Home Journal editor has been un
able to devote as lhuch attention
as usual to the news and editorial
oolumns of the paper.
—The first new English peas
we have heard of this season were
gathered from the gardep of the
Home Journal editor and Berved
for dinner Tuesday, April 7th.
—In her official capacity as
district secretary .of the Home
Mission Sooiety, Mrs. M. C. Hook
left home laBt Friday to visit Ma
con. Atlanta, Columbus and oth
er points.
—Not being present at the
county teachers’ meeting Jast Sat
urday, we are unable to make a
report. Program of next meet-
v ing will be published next week,
if furnished.
—Last Thursday the 4th, 5th
and 6th grade pupils of the coun
ty publio schools were examined
as a test of progress. The exami
nations were written, and will be
filed in the County School Com
missioner’s office.
The April term of Houston Su
perior Court was convened at 10
o’clock last Mouday morning,
with Judge Felton on the bench
and Solicitor« General Brunson
present in behalf of the State.
The jurors were impaneled, and
the grand jury organized by the
election of Mr. F. O. Miller as
foreman and Mr. J. A. Day ba-
liff.
In the course of his eminent
ly practical and clear charge to
the.grand jury, Judge Felton said
that the county commissioners
have no legal authority to levy a
tag less than enough to defray
the expenses of the county for
one year, wi,th the expectation of
borrowing to meet the deficit.
On the docket for this day 26
cases \^ere set for trial. During
the morning hours all the cases
except six were disposed of by
continuance for cause, settlement,
consent verdicts, dismission or
consent judgement.
One defendant, a negro charged
with hauling stolen cotton from
a farm at night, plead guilty and
was sentenced to pay a fine of
$60, or to serve 12 months in the
chain gang.
Special bailiffs as follows wore
sworn; Messrs. G. L. Leverett,
T. W. Allen, R. R. Howard, and
G. W. Kunz.
During the afternoon five negro
couples were divorced by verdict,
and one case dismissed because of
an error in .the plea.
During the noon hour ' Monday
Hon. Dudley M. Hughs delivered
an agrioultual speech, with the
purpose in view of arousing in
terest in the Georgia State fair to
be held at Macon next October.
Tuesday morning court resum-
business at 8:80 o’clock. As on
Mouday a considerable number of
the 20 oases were disposed of or
continued without trial. Two di
vorce eases were tried, one grant
ed and one refused.
[At 11:20 Wednesday morning,the
traverse jurors were discharged
for the term, the civil ^calendar
having been exhausted.
The grand jury will adjourn
Thursday afternoon or Friday
morning.
The criminal ticket will be
taken up next Moiiday.
Judge Littlejohn will preside
here next week and Judge Felton
will be on the bench of Schley
superior oourt at Ellaville.
—Mr. W. T, Fincher of Pike
county was in Houston several
days last week visiting his daugh
ter, Mrs! Otis Collier, near Perry.
He expressed himself as excep
tionally well pleased with the
farm landk of this county.
—Perry municipal eleotion—
Mayor and Bix aldermen for the
ensueing year—will take - place
next' Saturday, April llth. No
man is seeking either of these of
fices. The candidates named are
such by the persuasion of others.
—Mr. L. M\ Paul was exhibit-
ing to his friend^ Jast week a ful
ly matured lemon, grown at his
home in Perry. Of course it \V
not grown out-doors, nor is the
tree of large size, but there are
other lemons on the tree' not
yet mature.
The First Picnic.
Since the February freeze, it
had been accepted as reasonably
certain that there would be a fair
crop of peaches this year in Hous
ton and adjacent counties.
However, it seems that there
was damage that was not in evi
dence until last week.
The Fort Valley correspondent
of the Atlanta Constitution quotes
several fruit growers as follows:
The troubles of a Georgia peach
grower never end. Tnere is now
facing him a serious condition
which causes much appreheneion
about the present crop. It is
generally known that the recent
cold spell did not kill all the fruit
and a very profitable yield has
been expected up to within the
past week.
“Dr. W. C. Wright, who owns
a peach orchard of 1,200 acres and
is the largest individual grower
of this section,, says that the
peaches on his trees are falling off
in large quantities. He believes
the recent cold spell and the unu
sually heavy rains are the direct
cause of this form of destruction.
“He says the recent cold killed
outright a larger p|| cent of the
buds than was generally reported
at the time, and that the crop
would not be as large as last year,
even if the peaches had not begun
falling off, and if the present con
ditions continue for much longer
the crop will unquestionably
prove to be a total failure.
“W. W. Henderson, who has
complete control and large stock
interests in the Moga Orchard
Company, one of the largest or
chards in the state, says his peach
es are falling off badly. He hus
made a careful examination of his
orchards since the recent cold,
and up to this time has been very
hopeful of a successful year. He
says there can be no doubt about
there being a large number of
peaches on the trees' which were
not killed by the cold, and that
the growers are all sorely disap
pointed in experiencing " this new
form of loss.
“Hon. H, A. Mathews, who has
large individual fruit interests in
this section, reports his crop to
be falling off in large quantities,
and he has very grave apprehen
sions as to the fruit- crop for this
3 ear.
“Major G. T, Jones, one of the
largest and most successful nur
serymen in the state, says he has
examined a number of orchards
this part of the state, and he
FOR
OXFORDS I-
LADIES AND CHILDREN.
Have you noticed that some things are made for looks and
others made for service? It's just so with Shoes, in. most
cac.es, but we believe we have hit the right medium. Our
Shoes are pleasing to the eye, as well as highly satisfacto
ry fm* RPvviruv Our stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Spring
ry for service. ,
Footwear is the largest and the best we have ever had.
Only a few grades, bui these represent the very best our
money can purchase at the prices.
Ladies’ Patent Leather 8-Strap Sandals. ■ -• $2.50
$2.50
Price.
The first picnic of the season in
this section of the c.ounty was en
joyed by the pupils and teachers
of Perry Public school last Friday.
With the exception of a few of
the smaller children, and several
guests, the pionio gvouud, on the
hill side west of Bay creek, was
readied by walking. They left
Perry about nine o’clock in the
morning, and the walk of two
miles was not devoid of pleasure.
The enjoyment of the outing
was much the same. as all such
occasions where children predom
inate, playing games, hunting
flowers, romping through the
woods, etc.
At the proper hour a selected
portion of mother earth was used
as a table,, and thereon a bounti-
ous quantity and great variety of
good things to eat was spread,
and the hungry pionioers thor
oughly enjoyed almost excellent
picnio dinner.
After the afternoon was more
than half spent, the children, their
chaperons—and guests commenc
ed their homeward tramp, walk
ing leisurely, or romping by the
wayside, enjoying the delightful
spring time step by Step.
Arriving home but a short While
before the sun reached the wes
tern horizon, the tired but happy
pionioers' concluded their first
outing of the 1908 spring season.
in
the
fears a total destruction of
crop on account of the excessive
number falling off the trees.
“J. H. Baird, manager of the
Hale Georgia Orchard Company,
says the peaches are falling off
badly, but he still is hopeful of a
reasonably good crop. JHe is not
looking for as many peaches this
year as last.
Closest prioes on Flour, by the
Sack or Barrel.
Edwards & Marshall.
—Mattings, Splendid Line. Rugs
all prices up to $8.00. L..M, Paul.
—You will find the best Geor
gia Cane Syrup at W. D. Day’s.
Fred. M. Houser’s.
Just received a strong and stylish
line of Ladies’ and Children’s
A pretty exhibition of the Shoe-maker’s art
Ladies’ Ddngola 3-Strap Sandals.
Handsome, strong, comfortable. Price...
Ladies’ Strap Sandals, Ladies’ Oxfords, Ladies’ Ties and Ladies’ Com
mon Sense Slippers. All complete one of the strong- $2.00
est and prettiest lot of Shoes you can find at.
ONE DOLLAR AND A HALF. $1.50. '
We have always cu/rried a splendid Slipper for this popular price,
but this season they are a little better, a little.pretter than ever.
We have had to pay more for them, but to you they are still the
same old price, $1.50. Sandals, Oxfords .50 $1.50
Common Sense, Newport Ties. &c....
Splendid line of ONE DOLLAR SLIPPERS.
Sandals, Oxfords and Old Ladies’ Common Sense,
$1.00
DON’T FORGET THE PLACE TO COME—
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Serge Coats, Straw Hats,
Collars
And Hosiery.
A big line ol Serge Coats and Coats of other mateiial for
summer. Don’t be uneasy about getting a coat for your
self. We have one that will please you, and at
a price that will suit your purse. Prices 50c to
*tt a it’ ess
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A beautiful line of Rough, Smooth and Fancy Storm. Wo
are sure you will find just the Hat you are looking for if
you will see our line. We sell “Shields’ Guaranteed” Hats.
If you never tried one, le; ns sell you one. If it does not
give entire satisfaction we will refund your money.
O O X.j Ha ZE£ 3 -
are
We are selling lots of“CuRiis” Collars, because they
such nice fitting, comfortable collars. All shapes and styles.
HOSIBKT.
We have some “dreams” in Fancy, Lace-stripe and Drop-
stitch Hosiery. You must see them to appreciate them.
EDWARDS & MARSHALL,
Ready to Accommodate
All Who Need
Caskets, Coffins, Undertakers’ Supplies.
My stock is being received daily, and we are ready to
sell at the Cater Store.
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Everything new. Prices right. ;
Oxfords t Sandals
Absolutely the strongest line of
$1.50 Oxfords and Sandals fo-r la
dies and misses ever offered in this
market.
—A number of Perry people
have received iuvitations to the
marriage of Miss Mary Eugenia
Moore, youngest daughter of Mr.
Charles H. Mocre, formerly of
Perry. She will be married to
Mr. William KUeer, Jr., Tuesday
afternoon, April 14tli, at the home
in Birmingham, Ala. of her sis
ter, Mrs. P. P. McKenzie..
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—It is said many peaches are
falling from the trees, and it is
We have a few Children’s Oxfords
left over from last season that are
going at a Great Reduction.
White Sox for the little ones.
Beautiful'Lace Stripe Hose for
Girls and Ladies.
Fred. M. Houser.
R. L. Marchman,
X=©rx3r, O-a.
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