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PEOPLE OF OUR TOWN
F. C. BEN
Announcing New
Arrivals Every Day
In SPRING SUITS
'To Retail at
#
' $25.00 Sc $30.00
You will have to see these Spring Beauties
to appreciate them.
F. C. BENSON CO.
THE SQUARE DEAL STORE.
566 Cherry St. Macon, Ga.
Willingham Hearing Postponed
Macon.—The hearing of Richard Wil
lingham for a new trial, which was
set for July 29, has been continued to
August 20, His attorneys stated that
they were not prepared for the hearing
July 29. Willingham was convicted
by the superior court on one of four
teen counts of larceny after trust of
$163,000. He was sentenced to a year
on the state farm and fined one thou
sand dollars.
NO HOPE FOa_StIlLEMEHT
Inference Is That Future Moves To
End Strike Will Come From
I The White House
The Automobilist was taking a ltlde
In an Airplane when the Motor
stopped and he Jumped out from Force
of Habit to see Wotinell was the Mat
ter now. This tenches us that no Au
tomoblllst should take a Joy Ride
among the Clouds without lirst being
Strapped to his Seat.
TELEPHONE NOTINE.
beginning with May, all telephone bills will be
died and must be paid on or before the 10th of
3 month. No waiting after the 10th as the Long
distance Companies now require us to pay them
several days earlier than heretofore.
Mease be prompt or service will be discontinued
and a charge of $1.00 will be made for
connecting up your line.
JAS. D. MARTIN, Jr., Mgr.
Houston Telephone Company.
Perry, - Georgia.
Vicksburg Enjoys Blue Sabbath Day
Vicksburg, Miss.—The lid was tight
ly clamped on practically everything
here as the result of enforcement of
(he Sunday closing law and residents
of Vicksburg accustomed to Sabbath
recreations spent them at home. AU
places of amusements—baseball, pic
ture shows, etc.—were barred from
operating. Fruit stands, drug stores,
confectioneries, cigar stores, ice cream
factories and all other establishments
coming under the blue sky law were
forced to close their doors. Telegraph
officer were closed till midnight.
Lightning Fires Grain Elevators
Baltimore, Md.—Lightning struck the
roof of one of several big grain eleva
tors at the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road’s terminals at Locust Point and
In a few minutes the immense struc
ture wa3 in flames. Although del
uged by rain in the terrific storm pre
vailing the flames spread rapidly.
Nearly the entire city fire department,
including fire boats, was quickly at
work, but the fire spread rapidly, soon
enveloping elevators B and C, and
pier five, all of which were entirely
wrecked.
To Install Ught Plant
Mllltown.—Ray City is soon to have
electric lights and waterworks. Mayor
L. F. Giddeus has closed the contract
with McGraw & Co., of Thomasvillo,
to put in the plant. All mateHnl is
bought and expected any day. Work
has begun on wiring the homes, and
this part of the work will get completed
by August 1. The contract also has been
lot for boring a well near the dam,
and the city will be piped as soon as
possible, to give the people both elec
tric lights and waterworks. They will
own their own hydro-electric plant
Canary Islanders Need No Radl<
Washington.—The Canary Islander!
are an exception to the world-wide de-!
mnnd for American radio instruments
the natives being perfectly satisfied
with their centuries-old^ system ol
whistling slgnels. Consul F. A. Henry
at Tenerlffe, reports that' by this ays
tem the natives convey news and In
formation over considerable distance!
with great rapidity. A recent »ab !
tempt to introduce radio on the re
mote island of Gomera, In the Canars
group, Is said to have been greeted
with scornful twittering. I
Free State Troops Take Two Towni
Dublin.—Free State troops have cap
tured Balllnlough and Ballyhumis, 1'
was announced. The Free Staters nov'
control a 70-mile front between Water J
ford and Limerick. They are trylnj.
to cut off the rebel retreat toward!
Cork.
FOR SALE:. Corn, Hay, Country
Meat, Ham, Lard, Sides and Shoul
ders. Apply
A. A. Smoak, Perry, Ga.
HorseShoeing
We have a good Horse Shoer
and can give you good
Satisfactory Service.
We solicit your Horse Shoe
ing and Blacksmith
Work.
B. E; ANDREW & SON,
PEKBT, <3-^.
666 has more imitations than any
other Chill and Fever tonic on the
market, but no one wants imitations.
They are dangerous things in the
medicine line. adv.
World Flight Has Been Resumed
London!—MaJ. W. T. Blake, the Brit
ish aviator who is attempting to fly
around the world, has resumed hia
flight from Karachi, British India, at
which place he landed, says a dispatch
from Karachi.
666 quietly relieve! Constipation,
Biliousness, Loss of Appetite and
[Headaches, due to Torpid Liver, adv.
J
Money to Loan
Farm Lands in Houston County a’ Low Rate ol Tntares
If you vim money quick write orca'l
Hatcher-Turpin Co.
15 Mulberry St. Mactn, Georgia.
F. M. iREEXFi
ATPOllN ICY-iVT-1.A.W
NEGOTIATE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
PERRY GEORGIA.
ATTENTION PHONOGRAPH OWNERS
If you appreciate good music
why not take better care of your
records? Preserve them and im
prove the tone by usaing a “Hand
made Pbono-o-Brush.” Made bet
ter and cosl less. Hatitfaction or
money refunded. Send 25 cents.
Martins Aye Won Service, Box
115 Harney Station, Omaha, Neb.
(Agents and dealers write)
Whiskey Exports Reported Increasing
Kingston, Jalmaica.—Customs sta
tistics show a great increase in the
whiskey export trade. In consequence
the government has decided to levy a
tax of $1.25 on each case of whiskey
exported.
Berlin May.. Become Fashion Center
Berlin, Germany.—Berlin is out tc
contest Paris’ claim to the throne as
queen of fashions. The arrival of Amer
ican buyers for advanced autumn sales
Is stimulating the agitation among fash
ion designers of Berlin, who are re
doubling their efforts to regain for the
German capital her pre-war rank
among the centers which set the pace
for the well dressed world. There is
reported to be a growing tendency on
the part of foreign buyers who ask no!
for Parisian models, but lor those ol
Berlin costumes themselves.
Chicago.—No further action toward
ending the railway shopmen’s strike is
contemplated by the railroa^ labor
board at this time, Ben W. Hooper,
chairman of the labor board, announces
on his return from a conference with
President Harding at Washington.
Asked whether any new plans looking
toward a settlement of the strike had
beeu made, he dictated the following
statement:
“My trip to Washington was main*
ly for the purpose of furnishing the
president with the fullest Information
possible in regard to the strike situa*
tlon.
“As might be supposed, the presl*
dent should know the situation from
every angle, from the carriers, employ*
ees, the labor hoard and the public.
“There is nothing else that cnn be
said just now, other than to answer the
question asked me by saying that no
further ‘action by the labor board 1b In
contemplation at this time."
While Mr. iloopor was meoting the
government officials in Washington, B.
M. Jewell and other strike leaders
were In con;eience with James J. Da*
vis, secretary of labor, at Mooseheart,
Illinois.
After the meeting and before depart
ing for Washington. Mr. Davis express
ed the belief that the strike could be
settled if the roads would restore the
seniority rights of the strikers and
the labor hoard Would tuke up the
other questions In dispute.
In discussing the hopes of a settle*
ment, members of the labor board re
viewed the progress of the strike since
its Inception on July 1. They pointed
out that the strike vote which pre
cipitated the country-wide walkout was
taken on three questions. These griev
ances were given in a strike bulletin
Issued by Mr. Jewell, which said:
“The present strike centers around
these issues:
“The establishment of unjust wagse
by decision of the United States labor
board.
“The establishment of unjust wages
ing conditions which curtailed over*
, time pay allowed under governmental
I operation.
| “The contracting out of shop work
to evade the application of the law as
provided by the transportation act.
Widow Of Barrett Heads Age-Herald
i Birmingham, Ala.—Announcement Is
. made by the Birmingham Age-Herald
; that at a full meeting of the board
of directors of the Age-Herald Pub
lishing company Mrs. Lewis B. Bar
rett had been elected president and
publisher. Mrs. Barett is the widow
of the late Edward W. Barrett, for
nearly twenty-five years editor and
owner of the Age-Herald, In assum
ing her new duties, Mrs, Barrett Is
sued the following statement: "The
Age-Herald will be conducted In the
| future under my direction along the
same lines as In the past. Its policy
will be grounded upon the ideals of
constructive, upbuilding service which
have guided, it for twenty-five years."
Acetylene Welding at
McLendon Auto Co.
Rub-My-Tism is a great pain killer,
t relieves pain and soreness caused bp
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, etc.
666 cures Malaria, Ghiil and
Fever, Billions Fever, Colds and
LaQrippe, or money refunded
Colds Causa Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove th*
cease. There is c»-ly coe *Uremo Qatoioe."
"?.W GROVE’S sUasuieflofcfeL 8ta>
—House for Rent. Apply Mrs.
F. M. King-
686 breaks a sold
tssedp we lm*wv
«lwicker 4ws a“g
Deviled Spanish
Green Olives
Here’s a little
hors d’ oeuvre that
may be prepared
ip a few minutes.
It’s novel and tas
ty. The family
will enjoy it, and
so will the guests.
It’s one of those
“surprise" appe
tizers that labels
your dinner
“unique and
charming:’’ ,
Pit large green olives and fill
with the yolk of hard-boiled eggs
mixed to a paste with a little butter.
Lay an olive on a strip of bacon,
sprinkle with paprika anjj a tiny
pinch of mustard, roll up, fasten
with toothpick and broil just long
enough to crisp the bacon. S.*-".vc
on toast fingers.
Mayfield Increases In Texas Rae«
. Dallas, Texas.—Earl B. Mayfield
showed a. considerable lead over his
opponents for the democratic nom
ination for United States senator,
.when about half of the total vote ol
250 counties had been counted. The
official vote showed: Mayfield 84,107;
Ferguson 63,008; Culberson 54,338;
, Thomas 47,896; Ousley 33,861; Henry
j 22,412! In the governor’s race, 1 Govor-
i nor P. M. Neff had 170,046; Rogers
^ 103,471; garner 30,234; King 8,487.
Wanted For Killing Justice Of Peacs
Alexandria, Va.—Alvin W. Harris,
negro, 22, wanted for shooting and
killing Thomas S. Meredith, a justice
of the peace of Gainesville, Prince Wil
liam county,' surrendered himself to
Commonwealth’s Attorney Thomas H.
Lyon of manassas and was brought
to Alexandria city jail for safekeeping.
He was later taken to Richmond, at
which place he will be held until he
is tried.
CHAS. S. VANCE,
CJiv'u. Knoindhh and SunyiiYORi
C OUNTY SURVEYOR.
Houston County
FostVauby Gkoboia.
Box 4T5. Phone 193.
W. A. STROTHER,
- INSURANCB -I
Pl HRY. GltOR6IA.
Puncture Proof Tires Needed By Japl
London.—Considerable mystery IS
involved in the sudden death of Prince
Regent Hlrohito’s chauffeur, according
to dispatch. Japanese newspapers de*
clare that the chauffeur committed ha*
rakirl because of humiliation over ft
puncture while he was driving the
prince regent on a recent motor tour,
Austrian Foreign Money Order Modified
Vienna, Austria.—The Austrian gov
ernment has modified the order prohib-
itng trading in foreign moneys. Un
der the new ruling trading will be per
mitted between 8 and 10 o’clock in the
mornings.
White Duck pants at,
H P Houser’s
Illness Of Obregon Postpones Wedding
Mexico City, Mexico.—Owing to the
illness of President Obregon, the wed
ding of Hortensia Cales, daughter of
the secretary of the interior, to Fernan
do Torrelbalnca, President Obregon'f
private secretary, has {pep postponed.