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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AMD CULTURE ESTABLISHED 1870 VOL. LV. FERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY, OA., THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1925 No. 1? HOUSTON SUPERIOR COURT Houston Superior- Court mat Monday morning for trial of criminal cases with 52 for triai. Charlie Wimberly a negro was tried for murdet with a verdict of guilty with recommendation to mercy and the court sentenced him te life imprisonment in peni tentiary. Tom Green, a negro, was tried and couvicted of assault with in tent to murder and sentenced to ten years in penitentiary. JackKeuuedy, the show man, that burglarized Dr. Cater'r drug store ou 6ih of March, plead guilty to f he charge and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at the State Farm. A l.irge number of cases have been disposed of. and the court will probably adjourn Thursday, afternoon. An order was taken on Tuesday domesticating the Charter o f Clinchfield Portland Cement. Cor poration of Kingsport, Tennessee. Judge H. A, Mathews presided this week HATTIE P. T. A. MEETS The Parent Teacher Association of thu H itlie High School met on last Thursday afternoon, with tho president Mrs. J. T. Ryals in charge, \ very interesting pro gram was given by the' school chil dren and was enjoyed by all Wlio atttendrd. \ The program was as follows: \ "Camping" by timmit Akins. Play ?"Buying a Hat"?Third Grade. Chorus "Let me Call you Sweet heart''?By Eighth and Ninth Grades. Decitful Man?Lois Rape and Jewell Arnold. Rustic Courtship -?GordonScar borough. When the Little Boy Ran Away ?Marie Taylor. Aint, Got to go to School?Cath ?rime Griffin. My Tribute?Dedicated to Na tional Parent Teacher Association ?By School. This being the last meeting, the association entertained very de lightfully at the close of the pro gram in honor of the teachers. The work of the Flattie P. T. A. for the pist term was discussed, wich h is proven to be a credit to them. Plans were discusscd for work for the next term. X ENTERTAINMENT AT BONAIRE Everybody is invited to come to Bonaire, (Ja., Friday night, May 8 h. We will have many things you will enjoy, so don't miss them. This is to be given by the P. T. A. for the benefit of tho school. Mrs. A. L. Sasscr, Pres. CHAPMAN-MITCHfclL Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Chapman, ol Perry, (Ja., announce the engajr?* ment of tlieir daughter, Edna, to Mr. .Foe Mitchell, of Ensley, Ala, tlie wedding to ho a home event of July.?Macon News. ? I >? I .1 U. D. C. NOTICE Tht Clintoa C. Duncan Chapter ?f the U. D. O. will meet Wed ??sdav May 6th. at 3 o'clock with Mra. M. M. Wells. Please at at ttad. fjct j. MAY FESTIVAL AND OPENING OF NEW SCHOOL On the first day of May a formal opening of the new Perry High School will be held on the school grounds. A celebration for that day will include a May Day pro gram- sponsored by the P. T. A. and directed by Mrs. HoltSkelli*. The dances will be impersonated by talented contingents of the girls and boys of the school, in beautiful varied colored costumes representing Spring and her flowers her rabbits, and her grasshoppers. For additional entertainment, th'?re will be athletic contest, rep respntatives of each grade taking part in these. Polo vault, broad jump, high jump, and hurdla race contests will be held. Severni schools of the county will send representatives. There will be plenty of music,: pep, and fun. Eve<y one in the community is expected to attend. GEORGIA EDITORS IN NEW YORK Georgia Eitors and their Gives are in New York this week enjoy ing the various festivities papar for them and takiug in the sights of the American metropolis. The trip is taken in connection with the Spring meeting of the Georgia Press Association held at tSavaunah last Saturday. The party, some 200 strong, loft Savannah aboard the Steamship Chattanooga at 3 o'clock last Saturday afternoon arriving in New York early Tuesday morning. On their return trip the party will arrive back in Savannah next Sun day morning. During their stay in New York the editor's party will be enter tained by the Georgia Society, The American Press Association, Mer genthaler Linotype Company and the New York Times. About ninety per cent of the news papers of the state are rep resented on this trip. Mr. and v1rs. John L, Hodges are with the party. INFORMATION WANTED Letsburg, G;i., April 22nd.? John Joseph Curry is now confin ed in a Hospital in Washington, D. and we aie asking for in formation in regard to this young man. He came to Lee County be fore the War and enlisted in the army. He did not give the n;mie of any relat ives or where lie came from to Lee County, but he is sup pos'dto have a mother living somewhere in South Ceorgii. Thin mother has several hundred dol lars coming to her if she can be found, and if any (?ne knows t he whereabouts of her or any other relatives, it will b;1 to their advan tage to notify them. Any infor mation in reward to any relative of John Joseph Curry will be appre ciated. Address anv information to the Lee County Journal, Leesbnrg, Ga. CARD OF THANKS Mr?. R. H. Connell and Mrs. J. W. Amerson wish to express for themselves and relatives deep ap preciation for the kindness and sympathy of friends daring the illness and death of Mr. R. H. Cornell. FREIGHT SRIPMENTS INDICATE GROWTH OF BUSINESS HERE Figures recently compiled con cerning the volumn of freight shipments in aud out of Perry are surprising and interesting. They reflect credit on the town as a business center and indicate a growth of business and enterprise in the town and community. The figures show that a total of 2,821 car loads of incoming and oh t poing freight at the station of the Central of Gecnria Railroad durincr the year 1924. This does not include express, parcel post. and expri'sstruek shipments which undoubtedly would add much to this total. The ear load shipments of va rious kinds of merchandise from January 1st, ll.)24 to December 31st 1924 was as follows: Infominar merehandise 444. gas oline 118, briek 193, live stock 14. automobiles 24, cows 7, fertilizers 90, eonl 22. foed 42, lumber i23, miscellaneous 8. Outgoing?TiUmbcr 553, poaches 6?4, melons 460. live stock 13, fer tilizers 5, cotton 39. cotton seed 36, grain 3, peanuts 8, miscella neous 12. MRS. S. T. HURST JR. DEAD. A WORD OF APPRECIATION Truly sorrow makes brothers of us all. Not one who knew Mrs. Jule Hunter Hurst but has felt weighed down with grief over the news of her passing from us this week. For years she made her home iu Perry, first as a teacher in our school, then as a wife and home maker, and always a distinct asset to our community. All who knew her counted it a pleasure, and her sunny smile a real blessing. She was an ideal mother, and leaves four precious children, heart hungry for her gentle touch and loying care. Our deepest sympathies go out to the bereaved husband, and sorrowing loved ones. May the God of all comfort be their strength and their stay, and may her mem ory continue a hollowed influence to keep them ?11 true to the highest and best. A Friend. CIVITAN CLUB MEETS At t'ne regular meeting of the Civitan Club on Thursday even ing, Civit.au .) itn Duncan gave a very interesting talk on Perry in 1H80. He spoke (if Perry being known over the state, as a cultural and educational center of the two schools here, the famous Houston Female < ollege and the boy's Military School, This talk was followed bya'alk from J. M. (iooden on our High School, its needs and how these needs may be met. He said thai v ry little mom y is being epent on education, while people throw money away on luxuries, drinks, tol.occo. etc. T lie future of Perry, or f'erry in 1920, was predicted by Presi dent Sam Nunn. It will continue to grow an it has for the past year. The Club voted to have as it? gaest for the next meeting farm er? from the different militi? dis trict! of the couat7< Clear at Mad 8aid a lawyer In addresstng the court, 'It this argument Is not clear, your honor, 1 have another tbat hi equally conclusive." WE ARE NOW IN POSITION TO MAKE PROMPT SHIPMENT Of AH Orders For High Grade Fertilizers Either in car lots or less. NITRATE OF SODA $65.00 per ton f. o. b. our plant (or cash. Prices subject to changes made by THE IMPORTERS. "It's What's IN The Bag That COUNTS." HEARD BROTHERS. Manufacturers of High Grade Fertilizers. MACON, - GEORGIA Three months of the new year are passed .Spring is here,, we have enjoyed an excellent business?there is a rea son, we carry a full line of Hardware, Tools, Cutlery,. Enameled Ware, Crockery, Galvanized Tabs, Well Buck ets, Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers and other things too numerous to mention, and our prices are always right. Our stock of Groceries is complete and our pricrs are 1(* per cent cheaper than our closest competitors. Trade with us and save money. Follow the crowds and yon will hot go wrong. J. W. BLOOD WORTH, PHONE No. 94. The Busy Big Store. Perry, Ga. We Are Now In lhe Paint Business We haAe just received a stock of Lucas Paints and Varnishes which is a recognized standard in the paint industry. We sell at standard Prices and guarantee the quality to be as good as any standard house paint on the market. It is now within the reach of all to have their hous es painted, saving the wear and tear of the weather and at the same time making beautiful the home. We will furnish paint, pay the painter, and allow you to pay same on installment plan. Twenty per cent down and the balance in 10 equal monthly payments. See us at once for details and get your painting done during the Spring as this i? the time to get a better job. Perry Warehouse Co. MACON'S NEW MILLINERY SHOPPE Invites you to Macon to inspect A New and Com plete Showing of Summer Hats $7.50 to $25.00 EASTERDAY SHOPPE 539 THIRD STREET MACON, GA. Next to Macon Shoe Company