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" \%'ii AVttWiW / »V V C »' J T' . |Sp$S» : 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. I