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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND CULTURE ESTABLISHED 1870 VOL. LV. PERKY, HOUSTON COUNTY, QA., THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1925 No. II JU06E WARREN GRICE 93, DEAD Washington Leomdas Grice, 93, a former judge of the Superior Court of the Bibb circuit, died Monday night at his botne in Mawkinsville, Ga. His wife and ?on, Warren Grice, were at his bedside. Former Judge "Grice was strick en with paralysis four days betore Pneumonia developed, which caused his death. He was born near Griffin, Gu., afterwards moving to Perry, where he practiced law with Gen. Eli Warren, marrying Miss Martha Virginia Warren, a daughter of Geuer*l Warren. The couple re cently celebrated their golden wedding anniversai y. After leaving the bench Judge Grice moved to Hawkinsville, where he practiced law until ten years ago, when he retired. During the Civil War Judge Grice Became a lieutenant-colouel in the Confederate Army. His son. Warren (irioet became attorney general of Georgia. Judge Grice never aspired to political office, tie was widely known throughout Central Georgia. Funeral services were conduct ed at the Hawkinsville Methodist Church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and the body brought to Perry, Judge Griee's old home for interment. Burial wasat 12 o'clock in Evergreen cemetery. The funeral was largely attended by people from this section of the state, members of bar being prominently represented. MOVE INTO NEW QUARTERS Two concerns here moved into new quarters during the past week. B H. Andrew & Son have moved into their new two story hardware store building recently completed and McLendon Auto Co. into their auto supply store just added to their garage building on Carroll Street. Considerable improvement i n business houses on Carroll Street has been noted during the past week, four stores having received new coats of paint greatly addiug to their attractiveness. MICKIE SAYS? THEKA DAMS HAS GOVJE VJUEU TVV EWTOtt WORE PATCHES OU WIS WvUTS AUV ACCEPTED eAB8N3rES POR. GUBSCtUWlOMfi! NOVJADANS TV* EOVCOS, Vo ^ LE&W4G CmXEVA AVi' mm-uvV BUT CASH TALKS AROUKiD TVV EDITOR <AU SAV1CTUKA / ?FOR SALE?Now dwelling on 8wift Street, 5 roomi and bath. Liberal terms. Apply L- C- How ard, rerry, Ga, GROVANIA NEWS Mrs. T. It. Sharp of Atlanta visited relatives her? last week. Mrs. W, S. Riley has returned from a visit to her sister Mrs. J. G. Forehand in Vienna. Miss Edyihe Watson spent the week-end in Maeou. Mr. J. E. Carswell left this week for Loyd Fla., to be away several weeks on business for the Big Indian Lumber Co. Mr. J. D. Marshall Sr., Mrs. Jack JSllis and Mrs. M. A. Smith visited their daughter and sister in Wrightsville last week. M rs. Lilliau Bryant is spending a while in Jacksonville Fla. as the guest of relatives. Mrs. W. S. Riley. Mrs. U. H. Brown, Mis. \V. K. Pierce Jr. and Mr. Turner Pierca spent last Wed nesday in Haddock with Dr. aud Mrs J. H, Riley, | Mrs. C. Sharp and Mrs. J., D, Marshall entertained last Mon day afternoon for their mother Mrs. T. 11. Sharp. | Mrs Jack Ellis entertained the members of her sewing club Fri day afternoon. After sewing and chatting for an hour a delightful salad course was served. Misses Euuiceaud Edna Hartley of Fort Valley spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carswell Miss Elmer Watson of Unadilla spent Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Edmundson. Mrs. G. C. Harrison entertained the Grovania Womans Missionary Society Tuesday afternoon. After au interesting devotional and business meeting:, a social hour and refreshments were enjoyed by all. The Grovania Epworth League will have a social at the school house Frioay night. All Leaguers and young people are invited. PERRY G1RLRANKS HIGH ON WESLEYAN JOURNALISTIC STAFF M iss Frances Cater of Perry, popular Wesleyan student, was elected Wednesday March 11, to the position of advertising manag er of the Veterropt, the college annual.She is alsoexchange editor of the Wesleyan. Miss Cater has had splendid experience in this work. She was advertising manag er of the Jester, annunl humorous publication issued by the class in journalism. She has also assisted in this department on the staff of the Wesleyan, monthly literary magazine of the college. Makes Auto Go 49 Miles On One Gallon oi Gas. Sioux falls, S. Dak.?James A. May of 4409c Lacotah Bldg., has perfected an amazing new device that cuts down gas consumption, removes all oarbon. prevents spark plug trouble and overheating. Many cars have made over 40 miles on a trallon. Any one can install it in five minutes. Mr. May wants agents, and is offering to send one free to one auto owner in each lo cality. Write him today. Ad vertisement. Rejoice in the success of your friend. Knvy is the forerunner of hate. The unread breed the Red. WANTED?A, number one milk cow, fresh. Apply T, D. Gurr Perry, Oa. New Straw Hat? at W. E. Swaa on>. Perry Qa. M. A. EDWARDS IS DEAD i Mr. M. A. Edwards, age 79 died at the homo of his daughter Mrs. W. B. Norton in Fort Valley Sun day afternoon. He was sick only a few days with influenza. The funeral services were con ducted at 9:30 Tuesday morning at the Nortou home and the body was brought to Perry for inter ment in Evergreen oemetary. Air. Edwards lived the gieater| part of his life in Ferry and reared ! a large family here. He was for mauy years Clerk of the Superior Court of Houston County and later engagiug in mercantile busi- j ness here. Ho was prominently identified with the social and busi ness life of the community and held the friendship and esteem of a wido cirele of acquaintances throughout this section. Mr. Edwards was a useful mem ber of the Methodist Church and lived the life cf a true Christian 1 gentleman | His children are Mrs. E. K. Braselton, of Washington, D. C. Mrs. M. M. Marshall, of Macon, i Mrs. Houston Houser, of Perry, i Mrs. Earnest Vance of Eufaula, Mrs. W. B. Noiton of Fort Valley and Miss Lorine Edwards, of Fort Valley; one son Harris Edwards, of Jacksonville, also survives. There are a large number of rela tives aud many grandchildren. GKOVANIA MISSIONARY MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Grovauia Missionary Society was held March 3rd at the home of Mrs G. C. Harrison with 16 members in attendance. The business was conducted by the President, Mrs.Mary Eubaaks. Roll call ?nd reports were given. A committee of three was appoint ed to select a mission study book. The devotional was led by Mrs. R- L. Baird, assisted by Mrs. H. J. Brown. Mrs. M. B. Pitts and Mrs. C. G. Sharpe. The Bible Lesson was taken from Luke 4, 38-41, *4A Friendly Visit and A Strengthening Hand." The coun try under special study was Ko rea. Special topic, "Bell H. Ben nett Memorial." After an interesting and helpful program a social hour was enjoy ed. Pub. Supt, THE NEW STRAND OPENS SATURDAY Perry's popular moving pictniv theatre whcih Las been closed for repairs for several months will he opened for the public on n?-xt Saturday under new management. The New Strand has been thoroughly renewed, new fixtures and opora seats installed and the building made comfortable and attractive. It is understood that only high grade pietnres will be presented and a number of high class attractions have been booked for the coming week. The New 3traod is under manage* menfe of Mr. ?, N. Dodd. CARD OF THANKS We with to express our heart* felt thanks to our friends for their many kindnesses and attentions rendered our husband and father, Joseph S. Vinson, during kin last illness. Mrs. Joe. S- Vinson, John W. Vinson, Curtis D. Vinson, Hare yon tried Tnterwoven soxelj They are wonderful wearers. W. B. Swanson, Perry Ga. 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." i HEARD BROTHERS. 1 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 yew 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. BARFIELD & CO. PERRY, GA. We are always in the business for Hay, Corn,Peas, Seed Cotton, Cotton Seed, Velvet Beans, eto.Coine 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, 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.