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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher DEVOTED TO HONE INTERESTS, PROCRESS AND CULTURE ESTABLISHED 1870 VOL. LV. PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY, OA., THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1925 No. 24 HANDSOME NEW HOTEL OPENS FOR BUSINESS Formal Opening With Dinner-Dance Will Be htti Of Jne 17 The handsome New Perry Hotel has been completed and this week its doors were thrown open to the public. Replacing the Old Perry Hotel structure it stands a thing of beauty and an object of pride to the city and community. The new hotel i? three ? stories high,built in a very attractive colouial style, steam heated, and with every con venience necessary for the comfort of the guests. It contains forty guest rooms with conuectingbaths and showers besides the pro prietress, apartment, and other rooms of the ground floor. The building is equipped throughout with new and attractive furniture. Mrs.Rochelle Skellie, owner and proprietress and the Odnm Realty Company, builders are receiving congratulations for their accomp lishment in building in Perry a hotel which is sure tc prove a splendid asset to the community. The faith is strong also that the venture will prove most profitable to the owner and operator. The hotel is now open for in spection of the public. Formal opening with a dinner-dance will occur on Wednesday evening June 17th. HISTORIC OLD LAND MARK PASSES With the demolishing of the old Perry Hotel this week oue, of the oldest and most historic land marks of the city- passe?. After a period of approximately 75 years, during which time much local history has been made and many notables have been entertained within its portals, the career of the old building as a hotel comes to a ft end. Court House records show that the hotel lot was sold in 1840 by G. H. Rice, to General Eli Warren and on part of the lot he bnilt a law office and dwelling, and in 1850 Gen. Warren sold the other part of the lot to Christian J. Staley who built the eld hotel. In January 1852 Mr. Staley sold the property to Drury M. Cox. At tbat time the hotel was known as the Eagle Hotel. Since that time the property has passed through many hands, the more recent owrtera be ing the late J. N, Tuttle, then Major M. L. Cooper and now Mrs. Rochelle Skellie. The handsome New Hotel just opened by Mrs. Skellie replaces the old structure. NOTICE TO EXPRESS PEACH SHIPPERS All peach crates by express must be securely strapped at each end by good substantial wire, baskets, must also be wired. I have purchased a wireing ma chine and wire and can do this work for you at very small cost only 5 cents per crate or basket. Let me do this wireing for you at express office. Train due to leave at 6:40 p. m. Central Time; try and get your peaches here at least 30 minutes before leaving time. H. T. Dean. Agent ?BORED WELLS?We will bore or repair your well at a reasonable price. Apply to W. K. Hester in care of F. M, Parker, Perry, Ga., Route No. 1. NEWS GETS OUT PERRY AND HOUSTON COUNTY EDITION History And Progress Of Town And Cono ty Presented, In Splended 16 Page Supplement The Macon Jfews on last Sunday presented a special Perry and Houston County edition which is a most comprehensive depiction of the history, prggress and re markable recent development of this favored section. 1'he edition eoataiued sixteen pages being full of articles of historical interest concerning Per ry and Houston County and in spiring facts concerning her re sources and her agricultural and industrial development.The edition featured the great plant of the Clinchlield Portlant Cement Co operation, the Ne^ Perry Hotel, new school and the new building and business progress in Perry. The Perry and Houston County edition reflects credit to the enter prising staff of the Macon News and especially to Mrs. Cora Boter weg, special feature Editor who is responsible largely for the calling of the data and its presentation in so attractive and forcible man ner. The speoial edition was printed in large qnantities and distributed to all sections of the country. A number of extra copies were furnished for distribution and advertising purposes. Copies may be had free by applying at the office of Mr. S. A. Nunn, Presi dent of the Perry Civitan Club. OLD DRUG STORE DEMOLISHED TO MAKE WAY FOR NEW The old Holtzclaw Drug Store building recently occupied by Hoard & Evans, Druggist is being torn away this week to make way for a new and modern drug store and office building to be built by Dr. H.E. Evans and Mrs,A.M. An derson. Heard & Evans have moved to the new Andrew Building further up Carroll Street which they will occupy until their new building is completed. Dr. H. E. Evans and Dr. E. L. Evans also have offices on the second floor of the new Andrew Building. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our dear friends and neighbors who woro so kind to us during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. Mrs. S. R. Wilkes and Family. HOWARD?COUTLER Of interest to friends in Hous ton County and elsewhere is the marriage of Miss Mary Alice Howard, of Kathleeni to Dr. I. P. CouMer, of Columbus, Ga. which took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Howatd, of Kathleen, Tues day, June 9th. Where Women Are Barred According to the census there nre 30 occupations of the total number of listed occupations !n which no women are found, while there is but one oc cupation that is without m?n. The last enumeration even listed 2'>0 mm as cliamb'Tmaids and 11 men as nursemaids. Only one woman was listed as n butler. CEMENT PLANT BEGINS OPERATION Big Mill Now Basy Tuning Out Ceneit Cliakers?. Finished Product. Available Sooo. The plant of the CI inch field Portland Cement Corporation pre- j seats a scene of activity with all the mil's and furnaces in active; operation except the finishing de- j part men t. The wheels of (he big grinding and mixing mills are1 turning and the furnaces and j ovens are turning out cement! clinkers preparing for the final | process which will turn out the finished product. The roar of the mills, the buzz of the motors, the movement of the big crancs and conveyors is a scene that is interesting and al most awe inspiring. The revolving ovens in which the cement mixture is heated hotter than molten steels is turn ing out the clinkers, to be ac cumulated for the final process of grinding, which will begin within a few days. The big plant will then be in full operation, turning out cement at the rate of 2500 barrels every 24 hours. HOWELL TRIAL BE&INS HERE JUNE 15 The trial of John Howell, charg ed with the murder of Harry Greene, Deputy Sheriff of Bibb Countjr, will begin at Perry on next Monday morning, June 15th. A. change of venue from Bibb to Houston County was granted on account of alleged prejudice in Bibb. The case promises to be hard fought with a formidable array of council on each side. Forty-two witnesses from Bibb County, and 126 Houston County jurors have been summoned for the trial of the case, W. A. McClellan and Thos. A. Jacobs of Macon, and Duncan & Nunn of Perry are the attorneys for the defense. J. W. Blood worth of Perry will assist Solicitor General Cbas. H. Garrett in the prosecution. Judge H. A. Mathews will pre side at the trial. M1CKIE SAYS? VJW PAKALNZ.ENERGOOO A P.\GrV4T AQ.M VOR.VT\Wtf *tW UOWE NEVJS "*0 SER DfcTAUT FR\EUD5l JE9T O^OSR "TVV OtE WOWS j ?covua papcs. c^jrr to tv\ewv fce<*\AR AM? TUEM'U* "ftCXtED PWiK. \ WE ARE NOW IN POSITION TO MAKE PROMPT SHIPMENT Of All Orders For High Grade Fertilizers Either in car lots or less. NITRATE OF SODA $65.00 per ton f. o. b. our plant for 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 BIG BARGAINS Automobile Tires and Tubes have advanced 30 per cent in the past few days and anotqer advance will take place next week. We took advantage of the low prices and are now offering oar Tires and Tubes at the old price; 30 x 3 Casings at $6.65 and 3o x 3 1-2 at $7.85 for 10 days only. 0?r stock of Fruit Jars, Water Coolers and Freezers are also reduced. See us before you buy your Groceries, Hardware and General Merchandise. It will be to your interest. J. W. BLOODWORTH, PHONE No. 94. The Busy Big Store. Perry, Ga. We Are Now In The 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. TRUCK and WAGON BODIES for Hauling Peaches Let Us Build Them for You W. A. CURTIS, Perry, Ga.