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Sidewalk Gleanings,
LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY
The Teachers’ Meeting.
—Picnics will be plentiful this
month.
—Late cotton planting has
killed a crop of grass.
—The oat crop in Houston will
be distressingly short.
—Mr. T. J. Cater of Atlanta is
visiting relatives in Perry.
—The present term of Perry
Publio sohool will close on June
4th.
—Rev. J. W. Simmons preach
ed at Providence church last Sun
day.
—It is hoped that seasonable
weather will closely follow the full
moon next Monday.
—Ararngements have not yet
been made for the annual picnic
of the Perry Sunday Schools.
—Tax Receiver Thomson con
cluded his second round of ap
poiutments at Dennard last Tues
day.
—Master Henry Martin spent
several days in Macon last week,
accompanying his father, who at
tended a masonio meeting.
—The public schoolls of the
conuty will close on the 22d of
this mouth, except two or three,
where lost time will be made up.
—Mr. J. D, Martin attended
the annual meeting of the Grand
Chapter of Royal Aroh Masons in
Macon several days last week.
—Capt. C. E. Gilbert has been
confined to his bed with fever
since last Friday, but we are glad
to learn that he is much improv
ed.
—Some ootton in Houston has
been plowed the first time, though
rnuoh is not yet up. There has
been much planting the second
time.
-Several teachers of Houston
publio sohools will attend the
summer Bchool at Knoxville,
Teun., extending Bix weeks from
June 28rd.
—Presont. indications warrant
the assertion that every district
in the county will be represented
among the exhibits at the county
fair next October.
—Miss Lizzie Riley was the
guest of relatives in Perry last
Sunday, and this week Miss Gus-
sie Riley is her guest, about five
miles west of Perry.
—Farmers north of Perry say
there was considerable frost on
Wednesday morning of last week,
April 29th. No damage to crops
theieby has been reported.'.
—Mdms R. L. Cater and 0. 0.
Duncan, Jr., are in Hawkinsville
visiting their sister and Bister-in-
law, Mrs. R. 0. Pate. While
there they also visit the Ohatau-
qua.
—In three games of baseball in
Fort Valley last week between
Talbotton and Fort Valley teams,
the first jgame was a tie, and eaoh
team won one of the other two
games.
—Rev. Albert S. Dix, pastor of
the Perry Baptist ohurch, is in Sa
vannah ^ attending the Southern
Baptist Convention, which will be
the fth to the
cry last Saturday, there were 23
chers present and several visit-
At the third session of the
Houston Teachers’ Association at
Per:
teachers present
ors, including members of the
county and Perry boards of educa
tion.
The young ladies who were on
the'program to furnish papers on
“Corporal Punishment” and “In
centives to Study,” were provi
dentially absent,- and Commis
sioner Smith opened the subjeots
to general discussion.
Several questions were pro
pounded and discussed, and the
entire range of discipline in the
school room received comment.
Commissioner Smith invited vis
itors to enter the discussion, and
three of them responded. In
stances of pupils . refusing to per
form a task, or duty, were rela
ted and methods of enforcing au
thority given andjdiscussed. Con
cerning corporal punishment, the
teachers practically agreed that
ij should be a last resort, except
in aggravated cases of absolute
and direct disobedience.
As a means of preserving disci
pline, the preponderating opin
ion was that breach of discipline
could best be prevented by earn
ing the confidence and esteem of
the pupils.
One speaker, not a teacher, con
tended in effect that to spare the
rod will spoil the child. His ar-
ument was that the switch should
e the chief emblem and instru
ment of authority.
Following the discussion, which
was well received, commanding
the attention of teachers and vis
itors, Mrs. Alexander, the expert,
delivered an instructive and very
interesting lecture, that covered
the entire soope of school manage
ment.
In onr hearing several teachers
said the meeting last Saturday
was the best of the series.
The next and last meeting will
be ou the first Saturday in June.
m session from
14th inst.
—Ordinary Hurst requests us
to say that blank applications for
19Q4 pensions of veterans and
widows are in ibis hands. All en
titled to pensions are requested
to call for blanks as early as prac
ticable.
—At the meeting of the county
fair executive oommittep on
Wednesday of last week, sub-com
mittees were appointed, and oth
er routine business transacted
with reference to induoing exhib
its at the county fair.
—We are glad to note that Mr^
R. L. Marchman is regaining his
health. Last Monday he was able
to sit a while on his front porch,
the first time he has been outside
the house since prostrated with
pneumonia 12 weeks ago.
—Dr. C. R. Mann and Mr. Ed
win Martin went down to Hawk-
iusville Tuesday to hear Hon. T
E. Watson lecture at the Ocmul-
gee Chatauqua. Other people of
Perry and Houston county have
attended the Chatauqua this week
Death of Oapt. Brad. Brown.
At 9 o’clock last Sunday morn
ing Capt. S. BradwMl Brown died
at his home in Fort Valley. For
a year or more he had been in fee
ble health, and to those nearest
him it was known for some weeks
that the final day could not be
long delayed.
1 Born in Virginia in 1840, he
well-used life for sixty-three
years.
During the Confederate war, he
served as captain of Gen. R. E.
Lee’s body guard, and no veteran
was more loyal to the cause.
In civil life his sentiments were
noble, his conduct true and in
accord with, his convictions of
right and duty.
That his homo life was in ac
cord with Christian teachings, the
character of the sons and daugh
ters who survive him testify in
unmistakable language. In life
he held the deserved esteem and
confidence of all who knew him,
and after death has called him to
his eternal reward, these give him
ifttmeasured tribute of honor.
He is survived by a devoted
wife, five sons, two daughters and
two sisters: S. B. Jr, Louis L.
John L., Robert E., Marion and
Virginius Brown, Misses Ewell
Lee and Pearl Brown of Fort Val
ley, Mrs. Katharine Love and
Miss Emma Brown of Staunton,-
Va.
In tender sympathy many
friends share the sorrow of the be
reaved family.
His upright life is a rich herit
age to his sons and daughters.
THE SWEET GIRL GRADUATE
She will soon be blooming and in all her glory.
Ready to meet her requirements? Yes, we think so.
A WHITE ORGANDIE DRESS
Prices
50c and 75c yard.
50c yard.
25c yard.
Will be the main thing she’ll want. Here’s what we have,
and you can make the cost of ihis outfit what you wish,
White American Organdies 32 inches wide at 10c, 15c, 25c yard.
White French Organdies, 67 inches in widih,
and the best values we could find.
White Wash Batiste 49 inches wide at
White Sea Island Batiste 38 inches wide at
laces for trimmings.
Big assortment of Vais, Mechlins, All-Overs.
PATENT STRAP SANDALS-another item on the want list of the
fair graduate. Something prettv and swell at
$2.50 and $2.00 per pair.
FANS—Oh, yes, she’ll need a fan, and the prettiest one you can find.
' Well, we have some very dainty and attractive styles.
The prices are - 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00.
RIBBONS, RIBBONS GALORE.
Any width, any quality, but not any shade; only the popular shades
do we carry.
H.. 3VC. ZPJLTTH/S.
Death of Mrs. W. E. Means.
Mrs. Sallie Gains Means, wife
of Mr. Walter E. Means died at
their home at Elko last Monday
night.
It was reported here Tuesday
morning that she was stung by
bees, that she fainted and never
recovered consciousness, but this
report has not been verified. From
reports concerning reoent illness,
it is concluded that she died of
heart trouble. We regret out in
ability to obtain particulars.
She was a most excellent Chris
tian lady, and her friends were all
those who knew her.
Surviving her are the devoted
husband, a son two years old, two
brothers and two sisters.
To the bereaved ones, tlieir
many friends extend sincere sym
pathy.
The Heavenly Father hath but
claimed His own.
—The friends id Houston of
Ool. W. L. Grice regret to learn
that this most excellent gentle
man was knocked down and pain
fully injured by a pair of runaway
horses, on the streets of Hawkins
ville several days ago. We are
glad to note, however, that the
injury is not necessarily serious.
—The Spinsters’ club will be
entertained next Saturday after
noon by Miss Lois Russell, and
the members are requested to at
tend promptly at 4 o’clock.
—The oounty board of educa
tion held a meeting at Perry last
Saturday afternoon, but only rou
tine business was transacted, Such
as paying the teaohers, etc.
—Mr. L. P. Neil of Denver,
Colorado, is visiting relatives in
Houston county, now a guest of
his uncle, Judge S. T. Hurst, in
Perrv.
—Rev. W. L. MoKiver, recent
ly of Columbus, preaohed at the
Perry Presbyterian church last
Sunday morning and night, mak
ing a favorable impression. He
succeeds Rev. C, Philips as pastor
of this church, and his regular
appontment will be on the first
Sunday in each month. In addi
tion to this church he will serve
the Presbyterian church at Fort
Valley, Geneva and Ephesus near
Talbotton. He will probably live
at Fort Valley.
—Mr. H. F. Bickell, wife, two
sons and a brother are now citi
zens of Perry, having moved from
Myrtle. They are originally from
Illinois, and Mr. Bickell recently
bought the Hancock farm near
Myrtle, and has engaged in fruit
growing. The family is cordially
welcomed to Perry.
-r-Tke merchants of Perry have
agreed to close their stores at 6
o’clock every afternoon except
Saturday, from May 15tk to Au
gust 15th. JBy this movement it
is proposed to afford the clerks
time for needed recreation, and
customers are requested to take
due notice.
—Nice line of Blue and Gray
Enameled Ware at W. B. Sims’.
The New Black Belts for men,
25and 50o. Edwards & Marshall.
Scrapes and Scooters at
Fred M. Houser’s.
—Go to W. D. Day’s for the
Best Patent Flour.
M. Houser’s.
Don’t
regr
of Mr. B. C. Holtzclaw since last,
Thursday, yet we are glad to learn
that he is improving,
—Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Smoak
went down to Elko Tuesday morn
ing, in response to the message
announcing the death of Mrs.
Walter L. Means.
—Fine Fat Mackerel to close
out regular price. 25/, now 2 for
35/. J. ,D. Martin,' Jr.
Deceived.
The Starks’
the best.
Dixie Castings are
Points and Slides
8 for 25 cents.
A complete line of Scooters
and Scrapes.
Plenty of Scovil Hoes, One’s and
Two’s, on hand.
Close price on Hoes in half-dozen
and dozen lots.
Fred. M. Houser.
Don’t Yon Meed a Fair of
Oxford Ties?
If you are going to wear a pair this season we have got
what you want and would like for you to sec onr line be
fore you buy.
We have the heavy welt sole, “Pug” toe Oxford,
the latest thing -
Nice, soft, comfortable Kid Oxfords for
All Patent Leather “Colonial” style for
$3.00
8.00
8.00
The most comfortable Oxford ever worn—
low heel and kid tip
2.50
Welt-soles and light, dressy Oxfords. The prettiest and
most up-to-date line you ever saw for - f-
2,00
These are all Drew-Selby goods and there is nothing better in ladies’
shoes made.
A strong line of Oxfords for
$1.75, 1.50, 1.00
If you prefer shoes to a pair of Oxfords, we have got them, too,' and
at any price you want them. If you are in the market for any
thing in Footwear see our line and you will buy.
EDWARDS & MARSHALL
.^.rrsrorLO niTeecLixig-
COFFINS, CASKETS, BURIAL ROBES
at correct prices, call on or write to
T. “W. Piop’i.
ANTHOINE MACHINE WORKS,
FORiT VALLEY,
GEORGIA.
MACHINERY MADE OR REPAIRED.
ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER AT PROPER PRICES.
Wanted
Two hundred young men and ladies
to qualify for paying positions. If
you are interested, write us for our
handsome illustrated catalog.
THE LANIER SOUTHERN BUSINESS COLLEGE, Macon, £a.
assiHw® mtaisait
•t«» fl&mstteg Wist ligit*
Sold by GEO. W. WINN, Perry, Ga-
nt
—Full Copper Nickle - plated
Coffee Pots at W. B. Sms’, i
Take Laxative Brom© Quinine Tablets.
Seven Million boxes sold in past 12 months. This sig&atssre,
Cores Crip
in Two Days,
on every
box. 25c.
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