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HOUSTON.HOME JOURNAL I JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND CULTURE ESTABLISHED 1870 i VOL. LV. FERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY, OA., THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1925 No. 3? THREE REALTY SALES REPORTED THIS WEEK Its a dnll week that dees not re* cord two or more realty sale? iu Perry, at any rate this has beea The record for the past four weeks, the present week is no exception, three sales being reported since Monday. The latest transfers are as follows: From Blood worth & Beckham to Rev, W. K, Dennis, one acre on Ball Street. This tract faces about 200 feet on the East side of Ball Street adjorning the ?. B. Ginsberg property. From W. E. Berry to J. P. Coop er, store building on Carrol Street. Tbo building is now occupied as a grocery store by Mr. Berry who is going ont of the grocery business. From Henry Toomcr to Mr. R. L. Thompson, old Toomer's mill site six miles south of Perry, in cluding about twenty acres of land. FIRST BALE GEORGIA COTTON RECEIVED The first bale of cotton to be re ceived iu Macon for the 1925 sea son was delivered to the W. O. Kenney Company Tuesday. The bale was shipped from Bennett's Warehouse at Eastman. The bale weighing 495 pounds, was grown by George Martin, prominent farmer of Dodge County. The price was 43 cents per pound. Statement Of The Ownership, Management Circulation, Etc., Required By The Act Of Congress Of Augist 24L 1912. r 4 ^ i \\ Of Houston Home Journal pub lished weekly at Perry Georgia for April 1925. ?tate of Georgia. County of Houston. Before me a Notory Public in and foi- the Stato and connty afore said, personally appeared J no. L. Hodges, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the publisher of the Houston Home Journal and ,the following is, to the best of bi? knowledge and belief, a -rue stater meat of the ownership (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form to wit. 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher Jno. L. Hodges Perry Georgia. Editor Jno. I/. Hodges Perry Georgia. 2. That the owner is Jno. L. Hodges Perry Georgia. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 i>er cent or more of total amonnt of bonds, mortgages, or other se curities are: (If there are none, so state.) None Jno. L. Hodges Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of July 1925, B. H. Andrew Jr., N, P. Houston Coanty Ga.) My commission ex pires 2 3 1926.) ?FOR 8ALB?Cheap for eaah, oae Schubert Piaao. Apply to Mrs. H. A. Bnrketl. Swift Street. Perry, Ga, Ed i sob Mazda House Lamps fall of lif hi. Me Leaden Aata Ce. PHILLIPS NAMED TO ROAD BOARD Atlanta, July 20?John Phil lips, of Louisville, Ga., former member of the State Senate, was Monday appointed by Qov. Clifford Walker to fill the vacancy on the State Highway Board cansed by the resignation of W, T. Ander son, of Macon. The nomination I was immediately sent to the Senate, where it was confirmed without delay; Mr. Philips has for years been identified with and a power in po | litical life in the Tenth Congres sional District. He represented tho Eighteenth State Senatorial Dis trict ?Richmond, Glascock and Jefferson Counties?in the Senate of 1923-24, and became one of the most influential members of that body, being recognized as an attorney of exceptional ability and a man of unusual personal mag netism. His appointment puts two able lawyers on the State Highway Board. j He will, it is understood, enter immediately upon the discharge of his new duties, and the appoint ment, it is stated, will harmonize the situation in the Highway De partment. 465 CARS PEACHES THIS SEASON The last car of peaches of the season from this point was ship ped Saturday bringing the total to 405 cars. The shipment this year fell short of la$t year as was anticipated but was somewhat larger than esti mates made at the first of the sea son. Although this year's ship ment fell short by 125 cars, this year's crop has been much more profitable to the growers than was last year. Meloa shipment from Perry con tinues light with an average ship ment of about two cars a day, the | greater portion of the crop being late. Heavier movement is expect-1 ed to begin about the latter part' of next week, ? I MICKIE SAYS Sue** Ae?tjrl?nc Wtiding at MeLu4u AuU C# MBS. MARY D. GILBERT DEAD | On Sunday. Julj I9tb, Mrs. ' Mary D. Gilbert paused into the Great Beyo'id. after a severe ill illnesa of ten days. Funeral jB?r vices were conducted at her home by Rev. K. H. MacGregor and con cluded at Evergreen Cemetery in Perry on Monday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock. She was born in 1860 near Hayaesville where she lived until her marriage to the late Mr. Na than Gilbert. Sr., since then sho has lived at the old homestead near Grovania. I Her husband preceaded her to the grave 27 years ago, after which time she made her home with her son, Mr. N. W. H. Gilbert. She had been in feeble health for about J 5 years, which confined her to her home. I She is survived by two sons, N. W. H. Gilbert, of Blko, Ga., 'and Dr. R 8. Gilbert of Gaines ' ville, Ga., who with their families ? were at her bedside at the time of her severe illness. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Lillie Rivers, two brothers, J. T. and W, S. Ellis, all | of Macon, tou grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Gilbert, known by her friends as Miss Mary D. Bacon, joined the Methodist church of Grovania in early childhood but for many years her age and infir mities have kept her at home. Her life was saddened recently by the death of her sister, Mrs. E. Lane. She was a loving mother and a devoted grandmother. She is j gone but not lost. Somewhere in God's great universe, in His other | houso, we hope to meet and greet her again* A Friend ELKO NEWS MOSS* W ? Miss Jean Eubanks spent last week-end with her sister Mrs. O. E. Marshall of Macon. Mrs. J. R. Richardson and chil dren of Abbeville, Ala. have re turned home after a delightful visit to ber sister, Mrs. J, H. Grace. Mr, and Mrs. L. VV. Houser spent the week-end with their sister Mrs. C. E. Eubanks of Griffin. Mr. Ralph Edwards, of Doerun, spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs, J, H- Grace. Mr. Paul Edwards is visiting relatives in Griffin. Master Wilbur Edwards, of Griffin has returned home after a visit to his aunt Mrs. L. W Houser. Mr. Charles Grace Marshall has returned after a visit in Byrom ville. Mr. J. O. A. Houser has as his house guests his sister Mrs. W. O. Gaines, of Bainbridge, his niece Miss Dorothy Hardeman, of St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Martha Hardeman of Macon. Miss Pauline Hardeman, of Ma con spent the week-end with Miss Dorothy and Martha Hardeman. M i Willie Dean Grace ?pent Sunday in Perry-as the guest ef Miss Sara Wation. Master Holt Grace spent last week in Griffin. Mr. and Mrs, J. L. Eubanks, Paul Eubanks and Holt Grace spent Sunday in Macoa. Mist Nadene Pursley ha? re turned t? her kom? in ?rfffin after a delightful visit to Mise Jean Knbanks. ?The bif sale ?t ? wesson's Is slill drawing the crowds. Something new ?Mh 4ay. 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 (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 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 30 x 3? 1-2 at $7.85 for 10 days only. Our 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, j PHONE No. 94. The Busy Big Store. Perry, Ga. We Are Now In The Paint Business We ha*e 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 is the time to get a better job. Perry Warehouse Co. Soak Silver in Buttermilk Have you ever soaked silverware of tarnished copper and brass articles over night Iq buttermilk to make them clean and bright? Endmd Stormy Cmroor The Bara? von der Trenck, a Oar ?MB sdveatarer, after a stormy career la eeatral Cvropa, wast fo Parte Air tag tka revolutlea far ?ore exdtaasaat ttl was gotltotiaed ss s spy by Hob cm Jnly 2.-, 1704. When te Get It ?TDon't a?k advlca," aald Urtcla Rb??, "nnleag yon ha? made tip yoh mind faela frfe to enjoy a little conv? Hon."?Wathlnfton Star. Fmm f? Cam? Soma day aonutady wttfe tk? w. alt? narfa la (?!?( to stay act u4 stand an InfalUfeaee tast of tha MB fho prapara tasta. It pMfc ably will ba the I?mgh af tlto eaatwv. Haw York Telegraph