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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher _ DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND CULTURE ESTABLISHED 1870 VOL. LV. PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY, GA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1925 No. 9 MUSE MOTOR COMPANY ACQUIRES FORD AGENCY Tho Muse Motor Company, headed by Mr. O. ii. Muse, has ac quired t lie Ford Agency and Ga rage recently operated by Mr. A. M. Anderson, and last week active ly took charge of the business. The new firm lias the garage, show rooms and filling station un der least* aifd has purchased tho automobile anh accessory stock of the Anderson estale The business will be operated with th<? continued purpose of serving ttie roods of the public for Ford products and s?rvice in this territory. Mr. Pa^chuel Muse will be asso ciated with his father in the operation of the business. BARBECUE AT FESTIVAL TO BE GIGANTIC AFFAIR Fort Valley is getting ready for the Third Annual peach Blossom Festival which will be held March ll)tli-20th. Fully sixty thousand visitors are expected to attend the two-day celebration, and one of the main concerns of the little city in peach County is to feed these visitors. Already reservations for tickets are pouring in from all over the country, and it is apparent that all tickets for both presentations of the gorgeous pageant "The Trail of Pink petals'' will be sold out before the Festival dates arrive. That all visitors may have an opportunity to take in all the festivities, the same program for entire Festival will be followed each day,the program presented on Thursday being repeated on Friday. The barbecue which will be served both days will be a'gigantic affair-more than 40,000 pounds of meat having been purchased for this feature of the celebration. One of the main features of the program will be the drills of the 6th Calvalry from Fort Oglethorpe Georgia, consisting of forty mount ed men, besides the band. This will be one of the many item? of free entertainment furnished all visitors. John H. .Tones. MRS. A. S. CLARK, JR., DIES On the morning of Feb., 15th, Mrs. A. S. Chirk, Jr., died at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. J>. Howard, Poach County after an illness of two weeks. The twin daughter Janice, died on the way to the Macon hospital and was buried in her mother's arms. The other twin, Janttte, is still ill but hospital authorities consider her condition favorable. The babips were five months old. Mrs. Clark Tea ves her husband and five children to mourn her loss besides a large family connection. The interment was in the Lisonby cenrntery. Kev. Einbree B. Sutton offir-i it inir, amid a large concourse of friend?. Mrs. G. A. G. CARD OF THANKS Mrs Will G lines, L. W. Housor j Mrs, ('lark Hardeman, .1. O. A. Holier and Mr. J, (i. llouser wish to expr.'s- their sine?' r^ thanks for the many kindness shown them in thf illness and death -of their father. Mr. F. Houaer. X Gintt planters and Distributers at B. H- Andrew & .Son Perry, Ga. J. R. HUNT FLECTEO COUNTY TREASURER ? By a very substantial majority Mr. James R. Hunt was elected Treasurer of Houston County at the special election held last Thursday, February 19. With three other candidates in the race Mr. Hunt received a plurality as well as a majority of votes cast in the county, receiving449 votes out of a total vote of 775. The new Treasurer is elected to till the unexpired term of the laie A. M. Anderson and will assume i the duties of the office just as soon ! as he receives his commission ! from the Governor and is sworn in. ' * CIVITAN NOTES / / , Mr. W. T, Anderson, of Macon, ! will address the Civitans at the regular meeting Thursday night which will be held at the Ferry Hotel. l>o not fail to bo there! At the last meeting of the Civi tans the club had as their gHests Mr. and Mrs J. B. Guerry and Mr Adams of Montezuma. Mr. Guer ry gave a very interesting talk on Montezuma's experience iu build ing an indoor court. He said it should be on or very near the school ground. The attendance prize was given by Mr. Adams. It proved to be a loaf of bread for each one present. ? Cor. CARD OF THANKS To the many friends who so loyally gave me their support in the recent election for Treasurer of this County. 1 wish to express my appreciation and deeply felt gratitude. I eertainJy hope to prove worthy of your con fid en co. It will be my one great aim to work in harmony with all who are officially concern ed, aud with congenialty to every one. 1 Gratefully, J as. R. Hunt. HARTLEY?CARSWELL - ft Announcement Is inade of the marriage of Miss Blanche Hartley, the daughter of Mr and Mrs. W. A. Hartley, of Fort Valley, to Mr. Edward Carson, of Grovania, son of Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Carswell, the wedding having taken place February l5at. the home of the bride's parents. Rev. Mr- Hunt, of Perry, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Carswell will be at home with the groom's parents in Grovania. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT POSTPONED i For necessary reasons the Chair man has postponed t lie March term of Houston County ('ommissioners' Court to Friday, March f?. 1025. Parties Interested will take notice. In th? absence "of the clerk. M. Ij. Cooper will file all bills against the County at his office.? Mill* should be filed no' later than Monday. C. E. Brunson, Clerk. .'Short and Edwards. The store that sells Florsheim hoes. The Kloreheir.i ?-hoe for the man who cares. Short & Edwards Per ry, G a. DEATH OF JOSEPH S. VINSON Joseph S. Vinson, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Houston County, died at his home near Wellston at 1:35 Wednesday afternoon February 18. He was the son of James and Fiances Vinson, born July 30, 1844 in Houston County. He en tered the Confederate army at the early age of 1(5 as a member of the Uth Georgia Regiment o f volunteers, Colquitts brigade and Stonewall Jackson's division. He was shot Lbrii both legs at the battle of Seven pines, and after about G months in the hospital and at hotne lie returned to the Virginia Army. Later because of his wounds and a desire to be with his brothers. Dan and Zack he was transferred to company (I 8th Georgia Calvary, and served, throughout the remainder of the, war. He wat during his long lite an ardent admirer of Lee and Jackson- j Soon after the war ho was married to Amanda J. Stripling, who 1 i veti i only a few months after the wedding 1 Ou January 28, 18G8 he was married to Julia K. Hason, daugh ter of Frances and Jacob Bason. Mr. Vinson was for a few years conductor on the Brunswick and Albany K. It. H" was I ho first ex press agent of this road at Albany Ga- He was later conductor on the j Southern running between Macon innd Brunswick witli the exception of these few years railroading and a fow years as merchant in Macon he spent his long life on his farm in Houston County. He was for several years Chair man of the Loral Fanners Union and later Chairman of the County Association, he was noted as a great reader and brilliant con versalionaJist, remembering in de tail almost all he road, and was able until a few days before his death to recount vividly incidents occurring in his early youth. Be cause of his wonderful memory and hi? rare fund of jokes and stories he was always a welcome guest on social occasions. He was well known throughout Houston, Bibb, Dooly, peach and other surrounding counties and possibly knew more people by given name than any man in his county. 1 He bad been a Mason for 53j years and was the oldest member in his local order. lie was hurried at the family cemetery near Wellston, with Ma senic Honors. lie is survived by his wife, two sons, John W. Vinson, of Macon, Dr. Curtis I). Vinson, of Atlanta, one nephew. T. I). Vinson, Taroon Springs, Kla., two brothers, .James Carroll, Koif, Iowa, Patrick Car roll, Cedar Itapida, Iowa and one sister, Ella Bclnap, Cedar Uapids, Iowa< X NEGRO KILLED NEAR GRQVANIA Foster Wright a negro shot and killed another negro named Will Slielton at formei's house on the Wesley farm near (irovania Sun day night. T he negroes gol into a dispute over I he \V rig h i negro's wife it is ??aid. Wright claims he shut in ???Jf defense and made no attempt to run away. He surrendered to Slierij" Pieree Monday and was lodged in jail. A Coroners jury found a verdict of manslaughter in the case. Ifepair - for Chattanooga. Oliver.. Lynchburg and Gantt plows at U. I II. Andrew & Son Perry, Ga. We Have Just Completed OUR NEW FERTILIZER PLANT And equipped it with the Latest and Most . Modem Machinery. We are better piepared 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. Manufacturers of High Grade Fertilizers. MACON, - GEORGIA. Now is the time to stock your panlry with Flour. We are in position to sell you Flour at $2.00 a bar / rel less than the Mills are asking for it. WE CAN UNDERSELL ANY COMPETITOR Our prices are also right on Groceries, Hardware, Farm Supplies, Cotton Rope, Plow Shapes, Crock ery and everything to work with. All we ask is a chance and we will convince you that we can save you money on any article we sell. J. W. BL00DW0RTH, PHONE No. 94. 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. BARF1ELD & 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 of Spray Materials for peaches and can take care of your wants in any quantity. Lime, Sulphur, 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.