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in Houston
this week—
excepted—if
Sidewalk (Hennings.
LOCAL NEWS OF ^QWN AND COUNTY
There’ll be a Houstod county
exhibit at the state fair.
—Two county lair buildings are
in course of construction in -Ar
mory Park.
—Hay-making in Houston
commenced last week, and the
crop promises to be large and
good.
—At Perry the rain was exceed
ing heavy last Friday night,
though light in the southern sec
tion of the county.
—Fodder pulling
will be completed
late planted fields
the weather permits.
—Many fruit trees, some for
est trees and garden vegetables
have taken on a second growth
within the last two weeks.
—The program or the Houston
county Baptist tJuion meeting,
at Perry August 29th and 30th,
is published in this issue.
—Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Houser
are at Lithia Springs, to spend a
week with their son, Mr. Fred H.
Houser, at Sweetwater Park Ho
tel.
—Weather conditions induced
Rev. J. W, Simmons to postpone
the protracted servioes he had
proposed to condnot at Small
Academy this week.
—Miss Fannie Moore of. Perry
has been awarded a scholarship
in the Peabody Normal College at
Nashville, Tenn.. through a oom-
petative examination.
—There was rain in Houston
on the firs-* of the “dog days”
this summer, and it is said there
will be rain in sight on each of
the succeeding forty days.
—Mr. L. M. Paul and
left Perry laBt Monday to visit
relatives in South Carolina. Mr.
Paul will also go to New York to
buy his fall and winter stock of
drygoods, olothing, etc.
—Rain is hindering farm work
this week, though the growth of
ootton and other crops is very
muoh quickened. Hay-harvest
ing is delayed, aud it may be
that this prop will be injured.
—The Perry Board of educa
tion will hold a meeting next
Monday to elect the first assis
tant teaoher of Perry Public
School, to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Miss Annie
Holloman.
—Last Friday Mr. T. F. Ander
son of near Provideno brought to
this office an extraordinarily fine
sample of his Spanish ground-
pea crop. The bunch contained
nearly a pint of fully developed
groundpeaB.
—A very interesting game 6f
base ball was played in Perry
last Thursday afternoon, between
Powersville and Perry teams. The
score was 8 to 2. in favor of the
visitors. Some of the players are
not residents of either of the
towns named.
—The mayor and council of
Fort Valley are authorized by
law to issue bonds to the value of
$10,000 to build and equip a
school house. The measure was
introduced by Hon. R. E. Brown,
and was passed on the last day of
the session..
—Col. W. A. Huff, superinten
dent of grounds and exhibits of
the Macon Fair Association was
in Perry Wednesday morning, and
conferred with President Davis
and other officials of the Hous
ton county Fair Association con
cerning the Houston exhibit at
the state fair. Col. Huff was au
thorized to allot space for an ex
hibit of Houston county products.
—Prof. Karl G. Campbell and
wife reached Perry last Monday
afternoon, and they are boarding
at the home of Gapt. and Mrs. F.
M. King. Prof. Campbell is the
new principal of Perry Public
school, and comes highly. endors
ed as a teacher. We give him
cordial welcome.
—Read the “ad” of Heard
Bros, in another column. This
well known and popular firm comr
mended business only a few years
ago and now pumber their pat
rons by the thousands. Their
Ootton Caterpillars.
—Last Friday afternoon there
were several farmers in Perry
who were gloomily apprehensive
of serious injury to the cotton
Program Houston County Baptist ^ m ■■
Union^hPerxy M MORE BARG* A I NS
crop. Mr. S» W. Hickson had
brought to town some catepillars
that had been taken from the
cotton plants on his farm. The
discussiou was vigorous, and the
opinion general that much dam
age would result if the worms
were not destroyed. Farmers
with experience say Paris green
sprinkled on the cotton plants
will destroy the worms.
Mr. Hickson was in town Mon
day, and said he believed there
were* five times as many caterpil
lars in his fields as were there on
Saturday. He carrired home with
him 95 pounds of Paris green,
ahd began destroying the worms
Tuesday morning. His method of
proceecuire was as follows. A
pole long enough to reach across
four cotton rows, with four bags
made of oanaburgs, each bag con
taining Paris green, and fastened
to a pole so as to be just above a
row of cotton which held by a
laborer on a inule, the mule made
to trot or walk rapidly across the
field. The more mules, riders,
poles and bags used, the more
rapidly can the cotton be sprink
led. The proportion of Paris
green intended to be used is one
pound to the acre. The sprink
ling process must not proceed af
ter the dew has been dispelled / by
the sun.
Mr. Hickson will report results
as soon as enough time elapses.
Except in the Small Academy
neighborhood, where Mr. Hick
son lives, worms have not' ap
peared in alarming quantities in
this county.
While the appearance of the
worms is later than their appear
ance in former years when con
siderable damage was done, but
the cotton is also late, and just
now is growing rapidly, bright
aud tender.
Apprehension is felt that great
damage to the crop will be done,
yet the hope is entertained that
the destruction will be oheclced.
Then again, as the appearance of
the worms is not general over the
county, their spread may be
o becked.
The Paris green remedy is said
to be sure, but it should be used
with great oare, as it is poison
ous to man, beast aud bird.
—Sergeant 0. C. Duncan, Jr.,
Corporal B. H, Andrew, Privates
R. B. Starbuok, E. E. King and
Courtney Hodges, of the Perry
Rifles, are in military camp at
Avondale Range, Savannah, Ga.
They loft Perry by private con
veyance last Sunday morning,
from Fort Valley by rail to Ma
con that afternoon and thence to
Savannah that night. The en
campment is fo« rifle practice,
aud will continue from Monday
to Saturday. We do not expect
oitr team to win first prize, but
we do expect some of the team to
make good individual record.
—The attention of Houston
county farmers is again called to
the advertisement on the first
page of this paper, of Mr. C. B.
Willingham, MacCn, Ga., one of
thejmost prominent ootton factors
in Georgia. Almost his entire bus
iness life has been devoted to the
storage and selling of cotton, hav
ing succeeded his father in that
business. He knows the business
thoroughly, and has been suc
cessful because his patrons know
that he promotes and protects
their interest. He thinks good
prices will prevail at least during
the first part of the season.
—-Since moving to 862 Thir^
street, Macon, Ga., a much lar
ger and more convenient store
than that formerly occupied, Mr.
M. 0, Balkeom is better prepared
to supply the wants of his cus
tomers. His stock of farm and
household hardware has been ma
terially increased in quantity and
variety, the quality having always
been the best. In addition to the
usual line of hardware indicated,
bis line of guns, pistols, cutlery,
ammunition, etc., is choice, and
all prices right.
Church Friday, August 28.
8 P. M. Preaching.
Saturday “ 29—10 a. m. Social
Services with prayer and praise
for 1 hour.
Saturday 11 A. M. Sermon.
“8 P. M. Report and discus
sion of County Missions work.
“8:80 P.M. Are we occupying
the field?
“4 P. M. Are we Missionary
Baptists in name only?
“8 P. M. Preaching.
Sunday Aug. 80.
“9:80 A. M. Sunday School.
“10-16 Discussion of lesson.
“11 A. M. Preaching
“2:80 P. M. General discus
sion of Missionary topics.
“8 P. M. Sermon.
“8 P. M. Sermon.
Dinner on grounds both days.
The closing out season has arrived. Two weeks more and
fall shipments will begin to arrive. We must make room
for these new goods.. Now is the time lor you to secure
Bargains. Come early.
KABO CORSETS,
the best dollar corset on earth.
In summer weights going now at
LADIES’ SUMMER
UNDERVESTS-
. 25c quality going now at
—Mr. R. L. Marchman is offer
ing attractive prices on toilet
sets, window shades, chairs, etc.,
at his furniture store in Perry.
He proposes to sell either for
cash or on installment. He is
manager of the Plantsrs’ Ware
house, now approaching comple
tion on Jernighan street, rear the
railroad depot. Read the new
advertisement in this paper.
—A base ball game between
the Davis Hill and Perry negro
teams at Perry last Friday after
noon “broke up” in a row be
cause the umpire refused to call
out a player who stepped over the
base instead of stepping on it, as
he ran from the second to the
third base. Fully two hundred
negroes were witnessing the game,
at least one-half of them young
men.
LADIES’ SUMMER UNDERVESTS-
15c quality going now at
NEGLIGEE SHIRTS—a few patterns and odd sizes
in the $1.00 grade now going at
LADIES’ UMBRELLAS-our entire $2.50 line
now going at
EMBROIDERY BEADING-Prices cut I ill almost every grade.
50c.
15c.
10c.
50c.
$i:5o
DON’T FORGET
The Big sale of Men’s, Women’s
and Children’s Oxfords and San
dals.) Not a Summer Shoe has
been spared the Cut Price.
DON’T FORGET
The Big Reductions iu Muslins,
White Goods, Madras, Cali
coes, etc., etc.
popularity is due to the fact that
y are able and willing to serve
the interests of their customers.
—All Summer Dress Goods at
reduced prices. . /
Edwards & Marshal*..
Graham Flour at W. B. Sims’
—Apparently the sweet potato
crop is unusually large this year,
and the indications are that the
yield will be larger;.
Application for Charter.
Georgia—Houston County.
To the Superior Court of said county:
The petition of Philip Brown, John
Smith, Alfred Swift, Joe Fann, Floyd
Jones and Henry Walker, all of said
state and county, respectfully shows to
said court,
1st. That they desire for themselves
and their associates, successors and ae
signs to become incorporated under the
name and style of “The Champions of
Distress Brethren.”
2nd. That the terrb for which Peti
tioners ask to be incorporated is twenty
(20) years, with the privilege of renewal
at the end of that time.
3rd. The purpse of the proposed as
sociation is to promote the cause of the
ohristian religion, aid the sick and dis
tressed members, bury their dead and
dispense charity to suoh worthy objects
as they may deem fit and proper.
4th. That Perry, Houston County,
Georgia, shall be the principal place of
business, with the right and privilege of
establishing subordinate lodges in as
many plaoes in said state as they may
see proper.
Wherefore, Petitioners pray for them
selves and their legal successors to be
made a body corporate with all the
rights, privileges and immunities and
protections fixed by law.
Dunoan & D UNO AN,
Petitioners’ Attorneys.
Georgia, Houston County: 1
I, ‘I. T. Woodard, clerk of,the Supe
rior court of Houston countp, Georgia;
do certify that the foregoing is a true
and exa«t copy of petition, filed in my
office this 17th day of August, 1903.
I. T. Woodard, O. S. O.
WE HAVE THEM.
Cotton
MADE OF SELECTED
WHITE OAK.
PRICES ARE RIGHT
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When You Cut Wheat
Let us mill it for you, after it dries ten days.
We Grind for Toll in Large or Small Quantities,
Under a milling arrangement with the railroads we are en
abled to pay freight one way, without any charge to the
customer, on all toll grinding.
Ship your wheat prepaid, we ship your flour and bran
next day freight-prepaid. It’s a convenient way to mill.
Having, the *
Best Equipped Mill in Georgia,
and with a capacity of 500 bushels daily, we can give you
prompt and satisfactory service.
Jpb at tk® PHe®,
or you can send it to us all at one time, and we will furnish
you flour and bran as you need it during the year, so you
can always get it fresh, ground.
Wagon yard, and plenty of room for the wagon trade.
...Valley Roller Mills...
HARRIS M’F’G. COMPANY, Propr’s.,
FORT VALLEY, GA.
Try VALLEY CORN MEAL.
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Ooldsboko,
W. Carolina.
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2t2 Main St.,
Norfolk, I'a.
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Fred M. Houser’s
Easy Way to Purchase a Firstclass
Piano at Lowest Prices and
on Very Easy Terms.
1st. Join the Club for very best Pianos
(p/ices from $350 to $500) by paying $10 and
then $2.50 per week or $10 per month. Pian
os delivered as soon as you join club.
2nd. Join the Club for good medium Pi
anos, 1 : fully warranted (prices from $250 to
$300), by paying $8 to join and $2 per week
or $8 per month.
These Pianos are all the very best makes.
Call at once and join the Club, and mak-
your selection of one of these celebrate !
makes of Pianos.
F. A. GUTTENBERGER.
452 Second St., Macon, Ga.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, m
Sftven MCBoti boxee sold In 12 months. Thh sifflUtnra. w
Cores Grip
in Two Days,
on every
