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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL f ? \ \ . ? ____________ * ^ ' JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND CULTURE ESTABLISHED 187? VOL. LV. PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY; OA., THURSDAY, JULY 30. 1925 No. 3l W. J. BRYAN DIES SUDDENLY Passes Away la Sleep At Dayton Tenn.; T? Be Biried At ArlioftM. ** Willian Jennings Bryan, notable American, and three times a can didate for president, died in Day ton, Tenn,; Sunday afternoon about 4:45, while taking a nap, at hi* temporary home. He wai in the best of spirits and expressed himself as "feeling fine" when he retired shortly after luncheon, about 1:30 o'clook. He had attended services at the Southern Methodist Episcopal church before lunch and had par taken a hearty meal before retiring ia his room. The companion of Mr. Bryan passed through the roem and noticed him breathing heavily, and rushed for the nearest neighbor, A. B. Andrews, who od reaching the scene summoned a doctor. The town was shocked by the tragedy and within five minutes after the doctor's examination re vealed that Mr. Bryan was dead, the streets near the home were thronged with people. Mrs. Bryan was said to be entirely composed, and bearing up wonderfully under the terrible blow. Mrs. Bryan expressed the desire that her husband be buried in Ar lington cemetery and seems to feel it may be arranged in that he ..holds the title of colonel, She also said she had heard her husband express a desire to be buried there. All details of the last rites, for Mr. Bryan will be simple and without display* in accordance with the express wishes of Mrs. Bryan. The schedule of the funeral party as tentatively outlined by tba widow and her graup of so* liticoas advisers calls for the de parture of the body from Dayton to Washington on a special rail road car Wednesday morning at 8:40 o'clock. In Washington it is planned to have the body lie in state for another period while thousands ot friends and admirers march by to view the face of the man who fought so boddlyin behalf of the pauses be held to be true and honorable. On Friday at an hour to be de termined as the events of tbc in tervening days unfold. Mrs. Bryan believed Sunday nijht the bonesof her husband, thrice the presidential nominee of his party, would be laid to final rest. These plans, it was said Sunday night, were subject to revision. CAUSEY-WHITE Of cordial interest to relatives and friends was the marriage of Miss Enford Causey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ingram to Mr. Houser Eugene White, which was solemnized Sunday evening, July l9tb, at the Methodist church, Powersville, Rev. Moseley, Pastor of Tbarpe Memorial Church offi ciating. The scene w^s changed into a bower of lovliness by skillful hands. Ferns were used for deco* rative purposes in pleasing array npon and around the altar, upon eaoh side of the altar were pedes tals wherein reposed baskets of pink myrtle tied with tall? in har ?onieing offests, against ths hack franad of green, standing oat in bow rolief were cathedral eande* lahras holding burning tapers. The lovely areh where the bri dal sou pie stood was circled with trailing vines and dettod aheot Aver it is quaint coafaaioa could he seen again the plat crepe MRS. Z. T. MIDOLEBROOKS DEAD Mrs, Zemmily Theresa Middle-' brooks, age 78, died at her home in Perry Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted at the borne at 10, o'clock Sunday morning, Rev. W. i H. Lord officiating, aud burial was in the family lot at Evergreen [Cemetery. i Mrs. Middlebrooks was a mem I ber of one of the oldest families of Houston County and with the ex ception of a few years, spent her life here. She was a daughter of the late .L. D. Norwood and a member of a family of eleven,only two of whom survive her. On July 22, 1868, she was i mar ried to Thomas J. Anderson and of this union one son survives her. On December 27, 1897, about five years ffter the death of Mr. An derson she was married to Mr. T. A. Middlebrooks whom she sur vived by about 15 v ears. Mrs. Middlebrooks has been a conscientious member of the Bap tist Chureh since ber youth and her long life has been lived in ac cordance with the highest- Chris tian standard. Surviving her is one son Mr. T. F. Anderson of Perry, two grandsons Messrs. Russell Ander Bon of Houston Tex. and Aubrey Anderson.of Perry and one brother and one sister Mr. S. L. Norwood of Perry and Mrs. J. H. Hodges of Ferry, besides many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews throughout the state. myrtle amid the green leaves mak ing a picture fair enough to please the most artistic eye. Proceeding the eeremony Mrs. H. L. Allen sang "I love you tru ly." She wore an exquisite even, ing gown of white georgette trim med in bands of georgette lace. The bridal party entered to the ?trains of Mendelshon's wedding mareh, rendered by Miss Mildred Lamar, She was gowned in a beautiful white canton crepe adorned with lace madalliong. The attendants were Miss Lil lian Cliett, maid of honor. She wore a lovely dress of periwinkle georgette and carried a lovely bou quet of carnations. The two bridesmaids, Misses Frances Hancock and Myrtice Hortman, were very attractive in dresses of peach and orange geor gette and carried bouquets of car nations. Mr. Moultrie White, brother of the groom, was the best man and the groomsmen were Messre Em mett Tucker and Willie Sullivan. 1 The flower girls, Lucile Epting and Doris Cliett, wore dainty frocks of white voile and with ehildish dignity scottered rose petals from tulle tied baskets. I The bride entered with her fath er, who gave her in marriage, and met the groom at the altar. She wore the traditional robes of white with a handsone veil and carried a bouquet of bride roses and valley lillies. Following the ceremony the bride aid groom left for a wedding trip to points ef interests in Ala bama. Among the pre-nuptial affairs Ifiven for the bride was the mis cellaneous shower with which Mrs {George Adams entertained Friday afternoon preceding the wed* ding. X Tilmmjm m A fiwi k M 4f fortune, for If attain U ft* imgth K Me wish?? 1? wmj bare Me remedy bj cutting tkea Shorter. GROVANIA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Houser and daughter, France? spent Sun* day with Mrs. J. J. Houser. Mrs. 11. H. Brown and children Mary and Robert, have returned home after a delightful vUit to Atlanta and Forest Park. Mrs. Florence Riley has been visiting her daughter Mrs. W. ?? Smith of Forest Park. Mrs. Sallie H. Peddy of Macon is visiting relatives hero. Mrs. J. E. Carswell has return ed home from a visit to her hus. band in Avelon Park, Fla. Mrs. m. B. Pitts has as her house guest Miss Jnlia Holloway of Samacan N. C, and Mrs. Emma Newsome of Jacksonville, Fla. The Friends of Mrs. Walter Riley will regre- to learn of her illness at the home of her mother Mrs. S. J, Ellis. Mr. Willie Duke of Montezuma spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Powell. Mrs. W. O. Gaines of Bainbridge Miss Dorothy Hardeman of St. Louis, Mo. Miss Martha ,'Harde man of Macon and Misses Kathryn Marshall and Lillian Brown of Grovania were the house guest ef Mrs. J. J- Houser Thursday. Mrs. J. D. Marshall, Jr., and lit tie daughter, Aileen, havn return after a most delightful trip to her 1 mother, Mrs. T. R. Sharpe of At ianta. Mr. and Mrs W. K. Pierce and Mr. Turner Pierce spent Sunday at Lakeside as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G- T. Pierce. Miss Louise Hernddn, of Chat tanooga, Tenn., was the guest of Mrs. S. J. Ellis last week. mi*, and Mrs. Luther Miller, of Macon, spent the week-end with their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. G Brown. Miss Eloise Daniel is the guest ef her cousin Miss Elizabeth Dan iel of Macon. * A marriage of much interest was that of Miss Mary Burns to Mr. A. B. Moore of Oklahoma City Reporter. CIVITANS PLACE WELCOME SIGNS ON ROADS A.t the weekly meeting of the Civitan Club it was announced that the "welcome" signs to Per ry and to Houston County were completed and would be placed on all roads leading into Perry and into Houston Caanty, respectively during the weak. President Nunn read an invi tation from the chairman of the pregram committee of the Macon Club asking that he plan the pro gram for their next meeting. He announced that Mrs. Guyer" would sing, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Geo. Nunn. and Mrs. Charlie Harris, yioliuest. Mrs Harris was asked to give a violin solo, and Mrs. 4urelia Cooper to play. Miss Lucile Jordan, a talanted member of the College set, gave twor eadings, "Jane Gets Ready for the Dac-ce," and "The Good Little Boy". Mr?, J. Lewis Riley read 4 Old Friends'' by Kdgar A. Guest and "My Pa Says So7'. EntitUd (? Thmi Cndit m7 ol? ??!?," Mid Unci? Kboa, "balked la da Mlddl? at d? read, Md ip a llaa ?f aataa aa' kUfead at ?a tralr cap. As? t aaja ta ayadf, Ida tab Mala, jtm ma j bara a bad dbpa tftlea; bat yoa aba' baa ravrafa.' * Actifltnt W?idtagat M cLtafea Auto Ct 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 plaat (or cash. Pric?s 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 We are not going to Florida but are going to bring Florida to us by boosting our own town and counter and by patronizing our home merchants and by carrying a full line of Hatdware, Stoves, Ranges,, Crockery, Enameled Ware, Shot Guns and Shells,. Cutlery, Builders Supplies and Farm Toools at the lost prices. Our stock of Groceries are always complete and we guarantee our prices to be the lowest. Just give us a chance and be convinced. J. W. BLOODWORTH, 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 SUvor in Buttermilk Bit? yen erer soaked silverware or tarnished copper and brass artlcffs ever nffht In bttttermllk to make them dean and bright? Ended Btormy C ne Baree je? ler IViMk ? (Bee ?u edveeteeer, after a ?Mhr career la eeatrel l?n>? weal to Paris Iw kf the fwretetlea far mere ttdteae? Mf wae geUletteed as a apy by fteb septsris oa July 26, 1794. Wh*n tm Cmt ti "Don't ilk atfrleo," said Uatlo "oble* 70? hu ?a d? op 70b Ntli frtt to ajty a llttlo Boa."?Waafclafton Star. F mm U Cmmm Boat tar w4>lr vttt tka rite aofVa W fofaf to at<y mk mi #?> Band an tBtolllcoecc to#t at dto mm who proparo tatattlfanea %mMl It pMfc ably will bo tM laofk ?f tka Na? Tort Talofraph.