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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL ?????^^??r^?????^a?^^ JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND CULTURE ESTABLISHED 1870 VOL. LV. PERKY, HOUSTON COUNTY, OA., THURSDAY, JANUARY i, 1925 No. 1 HOUSTON LOOKS INTO FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE BEGINS NEW YEAR WITH REDUCED POPULATION AND AREA BUT GREATER IN UNITY OF IfS PEOPLE, FREE FROM SECTIONAL DISSENTION. Review Of Development Of Pist Year Justifies Optimism. With the creation of the new County of Peach, effective Jan nary 1st, the mother county of Houston iiuds herself minus a part of her family, for seutimeutal reasons regivtt'ul that filialties are broken' yet happy that family rows are at an end, and that each branch of the family may go their re spective ways in peace. Old Uouston finds hereelf re duced iu population and area but with greater unity of purpose, fteed from political dissension and at peace with her neighbors. Loss of population and area can, aud we are confident, will be, more than offset through the closer co-operation of her people in the development of her natural resources. Nor will the prestige of Hous ton County, recognized as one of the very greatest in the state, suffer by the division of territory. There still remains to Old Hous ton a wide territory, teeming with potential wealth and a citizenry second t?? none in the state. A review of the assets of Hous ton County shows her to be un usually blessed by Nature and well treated by Providence when com pared with other sections of the state. The mineral resources of this county, until recently scarce ly recognized, promise to be one of the most important factors in the development of the county. There is within its limits, lime stone, Puller's earth, kaolin, glass sands and brick clays in al most inexhanstable quantities The development of some of these resources have already begun on a largo scale by the Ulinchfield Port land Cement Company who aro building a $3,000,000 cement phmt at Coreen which will be a great asset to the county and, in fact is already resulting in building and development in other lines. i Another important asset to the' county is her interstate highways over wh'ch passes the greatest volume of tonrist traffic of any county in the state. The two most important highways south meet at Perry causing this point to be designated as the "Gateway to Florida." I Farming conditons in Hous:on are better than in many years with bright prospects for even more profitable returns from deversified farming during the coming year The volume of building at Per ry, completed during the past twelve months with mueh more in progress at this time, and the de velopment along the G. S. & F. Railroad indicate clearly that an era of progress is at hand. With the co-operation of aH her people, Houston County may look forward with confidence to bigger and better things in the future. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AT BAPTIST CHURCH The story of the birth of Christ1 amid all the wonders of the age [ old story was unfolded in the in spiring tableau-pageant presented at the Baptist Church Sunday evening. The singing of Christmas carols and the reading by Miss Lois Swanson preceding the pageant gave the proper atmosphere for the presentation. i Beautiful tableaux presented events leading up to the birth of Christ. First was the sceno of the angel appearing unto Mary and foretelling of Ohrist's birth. Then came the tableau of the Sheherd's watching their flocks by night when the glory of the Lord shown round about them. Then the Wise Men came singing and bearing their gifts of gold, frank-incense, and myrrh, search ing for Christ, the new-born King, that they might worship at IIis feet. The climax came with t^ie tab leau showing the finding of the Christ babe, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger, by the Wise Men and the shepherds. What could h ?ve been more ap propriate than the song that was suag by the choir at this time: ''Joy to the World, the Lord Is Come. Let Earth Receive Her King?" The roles were filled by Miss Mar tha Riley, as the angel; Miss Dara Brooks, as Mary; Messrs J. P. Ethridge, W. E. Swanson, H. P. Houser, as the Wise Men; Misses Lucile Beckham, Bernine Brook?, Martha Strother, and Sara Foster a? Shepherds. Besides the foregoing named there were a number of boy? and 1 firls, members of tke B. Y. P. U.J NEW ENTERPRISE NEAR PERRY Another new enterprise is to he added to the otber developments in tbis section of Houston ac cording to information given out here. The Mossy Creek Milling Co. recently organized will operate a general milling bnsiness at the Henry mill site utilizing the water power there in operating their plant. Machinery is now being in stalled and the plant is expected to be in operation at an early date. The Company will do a general milling business, manufacturing timber from the stump, making shingles, door and window framesi high grade piue aud hardwood floor and ceiling and all kinds of dressed lumber. The corn mill there will also be enlarged it is said. The new enterprise should re ceive a welcome iu this territory since it will make conviently available certain classes of build ing material which had to be here tofore shipped from a distance. ? Mr. Conrad Boterweg who is going to school in Birmingham, Ala., is spending the Christmas holidays at home. and Epworth League, who served aa choristers The music was famished by Mrs. Frank Cooper, pianist and Mr. Hal (iilbert, on clarinet. The interpreters were Misses Mary Bailey and Aurelia Cooper. Mrs. H. T. Gilbert assisted by Mesdames Whit Tray lor, P- H. Skellie, and G, C. Noun directed the beautiful and i?pressive tab lean-pageant. A free-will offering was taken for the completion ef the Sunday school rooms and gifts were re ceived for tbe needy of the c?? in unity. STAGE SET FOR ELECTION JANUARY 7TH Everything is in readiness for the election of county officers in Houston County on next Wednes day, January 7th. Candidates have announced for ali places made vacant by tbe resignation of officers from the l'eacli County section elected before the ratification of the new county. Officers to be elected are Clerk of the Superior Courfc, for which there ure three contestants; Sheriff with four contestants, Tax Col lector, four contestants, Ordinary two, and County Commissioner with three contestants, with two places to be filled. There is no opposition to W. C, Watson for Tax Receiver or J. P. Duncau for Representative. A. lively interest is being manifested and candidates and their friends are busy during these last few days before tbe election. Rules governing this election aro the same as those govering regu lar elections. Tbe polls at the Court House at Perry open at 7 a. m. and close at G p. m. and all other precincts open at 8 a. m. and close at 3 p. m. Sun Time, the legal time governing elections. The voting precinets in the county are Hattie, Wellston, Bonaire, Kathleen, Heard, Haynesville, Elko, Ilender* son and Perry. Votei sare required to vote in their own precincts where elections are held. CITY COURT BECOMES EXTINCT The City Court of Houston County, which passed out of ex istence January 1, by act of the Legislature, held its last session Wednesday.The untried cases will be transferred to the Superior Court, there to be disposed of. Some of these cases, in which de fendants are residents of the new County of Peach, will be trans ferred to the Superior Court of Peach Couuty. The City Court was established in 1908. Clinton C. Duncan, of Perry, was the first judge of the court. In May, 1909, he died, and C. E. Brunson, of Perry, was ap pointed judge to fill the unexpired term to January, 1910, on which date A. C. Riley went on the bench, having been elected to the position in 1909. PERRY MASONS ELECT OFFICERS At a meeting of thelloustonLodge No. 35, F. & A. M., held, recently the following officers were elected and installed for the coining year, 1925: E. W. Traylor, worshipful master; J . H. Clark, senior warden L. M. Paul, junior warden; Fred Bonner, secretary, H. T. Gilbert, treasurer, and A. B. Schilling tyler. Mr. Schilling has served the lodge as tyler for the past 57 years he being now 86 years old. He came to the United States from Germany when about 12 years old and landed in New York, from whence he same to Perry. EDWARDS-GRACE Mrs. Lee Edwards of Doernn. and Mr. Jehn if. Urace, were mar ried at the home of the bride on Tuesday, J)eeeaaber 23rd. Mr. and Mr?. Grace are at home to their maiy friends at Elko, Ga., where they are receiving hearty con gratulations.?Macon New*. We Have Just Completed OUR NEW FERTILIZER PLANT And equipped it with the Latest and Most Modern Machinery. We are better prepared than ever to take care OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS. Write, Phone or Wire Us for prices on com plete Fertilizers or any grade of Fertilizer Ma terials for Home Mixing. "It's What's IN The Bag That COUNTS." HEARD BROTHERS. t ? Manufacturers of High Grade Fertilizers. MACON, - GEORGIA. We wish to thank our Friends and Customers wh have contributed so freely to our success during the past year. Our sales were almost double that of the year be fore and we hope that with your help we can d< better during the next year. You save money oi every article you buy from us. We carry a full Ifne of Hardware,Groceries, Crock ery, Enameled Ware and Feed Stuffs, such as Cot ton Seed Meal and Hulls, Hay, Sweet Feed, Bran and Shorts, Etc. J. W. BLOODWORTH, The Busy Big Store. Perry, Ga. HEADQUARTERS FOR Steaks and Fresh Meats of All Kinds. Staple and Fancy Groceries. Prompt Service. Phone 12. E. F. BARFIELD & CO. PERRY, GA. We are always in the business for Hay, Corn,Peas, Seed Cotton, Cotton Seed, Velvet Beans, etc.Come to see uswhen you want to see these products. We carry a full line ot Spray Materials for peaches and can take care of your wants in any quantity* Lime, Sulpbur, Oil Emulsion, Arsenate of Lead, Automic Sulphur and any kind of Dust. We car ry a complete stock of Lime, Brick, Cement, Sand, Gravel, Shingles, etc., for building. Perry Warehouse Co.