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fme Perry, Thursday, January 16. 3L.OOA.Xj NEWS, I offer this week: Plain and Self-raising ’Buck wheat;. Cottolene in 25c and-50c pails. Large Prunes 8 pounds 25c. Cream Cheese, Macaroni, Best Ga. Cane Syrup. . ' Fancy Soap, Shredded Codfish, &c. Your patronage appreciated. Respectfully, W. B. SIMS. Spring Term, 1902, -OIV Marriage At Elko. The most important social event of the season was the mar riage of Miss Edyth Houser to Mr. Clarke Grier Hardeman on last Wednesday, 8t'h, at high noon, in the Elko Methodist church. Long before the bridal party arrived, the church which had previously been beautifully deco rated with evergreen and bamboo, etc., was filled. Promptly at the appointed hour Mrs. Lee Paul, with Mr. Houser Edwards, usher, entered the right aisle and Miss Lula Houser witn Mr.Rich Means, usher, came in the left aisle. Miss Lula Houser then sang “Faith ful,” while Mrs. L. M. Paul of Perry, presided at the organ. At the conclusion, Mrs. Paul rendered Mendelssohn’s wedding march, while the attendants marched in. First came Misses Stella Taylor of Macon and Mary Eilis of Grovania, followed by Messrs. Tom Johnson and Louis Shepherd of Macon; then came Misses Bessie Houser of Perry and Lillie Houser of Macon, followed by Messrs. Leonard Whitman and Jim Tindall of Macon; afterwards, Misses Mary Grace and Elma Houser of Elko entered followed* by Messrs. Eugene Houser and Will Starr of Macon. Then oame the maid of honor, Miss Annie Hardeman of Macon with the bride. Miss Edyth Houser, who were joined under a beautiful arch of evergreens in front of the chan cel by Mr. Lawton Houser, best man, and Mr. Clark Greer Har deman, the groom, who had en tered from the rear of the church. Rev; H. C. Brewton performed the ceremony in an impressive style, during; ’which Mrs. Paul played softly, “0, Promise Me.” After the ceremony the bride and groom, with attendants, Perry Public School Begins the last Monday in December— 30th day—and continues 6 months. Incidental fee for resident pupils $2.60; non-residents $8.50. Prof. W. W. Driskell, Principal. Mieses Annie Holleman and Mary Kil len, Assistants. This is a graded school of high order, and under competent instructors it read ily ranks with the best high schools of the state. The incidental fee must be paid in cash to the secretary and treasurer of the board, Mr. B. 0. Holtzolaw, before pupils will be permitted to enter the school. It will be more beneficial to the chil dren, more agreeable to the teachers and more satisfactory to the Board of Edu- cationand and parents if eaoh child is I marched out in pairs and repaired permitted to enter on the first day of the I the home of the bride’s par entit where an elegant buffet luncheon was served. The attendants were dressed in handsome silk and, cloth suits. The bride wore a handsome silk with Porsian and rose trimmings, carrying an armful of bride’s roses. The many beautiful presents, which consisted of silver, china, cut glass, pictures, etc., attested Nice, fresh lots of Fancy Gandy, I the high esteem of the bride and Fruits and Nuts just received. | groom The bride is the youngest daugh Also have just got' in a fresh lot I ter of Capfc. and Mr*. J. F. Hous- of Andrew Houser’s Flour, the cele- er of Elko. The groom holds a brated “JERSEY CREAM.” Every very responsible position in Ma- sack of this Flour is sold under an con postoffice. The bride was absolute guarantee. | justly popular, for by her aima- ble disposition and her entertain- Plenty of PURE WHEAT BRAN I ing qualifications would cause all from Houser’s mill, and Cotton Seed who knew her to love and admire Hulls always on hand for cows’ feed. | her. The bride and groom left on 1 th$ 8:45 train for Macon, their Fred. M. Houser’s, future home, where they will be at home to their friends at 184 Rembert Avenue. Correspondent. The Spinsters’ Olub. Don’t think, Mr. Editor, be- bause you hare heard nothing of us recently, that we have ceas ed to exist. Since our last com munication, we have had two most j delightful entertainments. On Friday, Jan. ^Brd, Miss Evelyn Powers entertained in a ihost charming manner. The club was well attended, and by the request of the h'ostess, the business por tion of the meeting was omitted. The entire time was speht social ly. “Gay chatting” being’ the chief feature. Miss Powers in troduced a very < interesting and improving game, after which de lightful refreshments]! were served in a pleasing manner. On last Friday afternoon the Misses Ro gers entertained. Two moro charming hostesses are not to be found, and it is needless to say, we enjoyed every moment. Af ter the business was over, we were served with delightful refresh ments by little Kathrine, Helen and Oproline Cuter, and Master Cater" Rogers. At this meeting, new officers wei’e elected. The Club is on a boom, and “dpar sisters,” your new Club Editor promises to do her best, oven though she be not “talented”. Club Editor. Wellston Gossip. i mnntipiyn** LOCAL AGENT FOR Butterick’s are absolutely as reliable as ever, and have an excellence of detail^ that has never been approached else where. BUTTERICK PATTERNS of recent productions can be purchased at 9c., 10c., 15c., 20c., 25c., •» according'as the styles range from simplicity to elaborate ness. Don’t take the trouble to send your own orders. We order for you. (Give us the number of the pattern and the size desired. We’ll have it in 24 hours’ time. Vi you don’t take The Delineator, send dcwn and get a Fashion Sheet free gratis. . Subscriptions taken for The Delineator. Ifl’ TV*:,: our terra and not be allowed to miss even one recitation during the entire session. Good Board can be obtained in private families at from $8 to $10 per month. Any other information oan be obtain ed by addresssing either of the under signed. R. N. Boltzolaw, Pres. B. 0. Uoltzolaw, Seo. and Treas. Fred. M. Houser’s. A GOOD PLACE. Notice is hereby given to ladies and I gentlemen who visit Macon that |Mrs. W. H. Houser is now running a first- class Boarding House at 765 Oherry St. which is very near the businees center | of the city, and she will be pleased to serve them meals at 25e. eaoh. Photograph Gallery. I have opened a Photograph Gallery on Carroll Street, Perry, Ga., near Home Journal office. Photographs from $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Will be at Gallery Saturdays and Mon days only. ENLARGING AND FRAMING To Suitr- Customers. Sunshine not necessnry for good work- Yours to please, G. L. STRIPLING. J. r. simsT OPERATIVE DENTIST. Crown and Bridge Work. Office Near Perry Hotel, Main Street, PERRY, GA. Will be at office from 1st to lfith of each month. ~W. H. HARRIS,” DENTIST. ‘Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassengame. 0-PICE OVER DOW LAW BANK, FORT VALLEY, : GEORGIA o7 z. McARTHUrT DENTIST, PORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Office over Slappey’s Drugstore. Subscribe for the Home Journal Diasolutio’n Notice. The co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned in mercantile business pt Well ston is this day dissolved by mu tual consent, Mr. W. C. Lewis assuming all the liabilities of the late firm of Bass & Lewis. Respectfully, Josiah Bass, W. C. Lewis. Wellston, Ga., January 10, 1902. By Weary Willie.' “Jack Frost” is visiting community. The young people enjoyed a “Social Hop” at the home of Hr. and Mrs. James Garvin last Fri day night. Miss Hattie Dixon of Dennard is visiting Mrs.' W. 0. Watson this week. • Mr. Carlton Leverett of Atlan ta is visiting friends and relatives here. We are sorry to note the illness of Miss Nannie Miller, but hope she may speedily recover. Mr. Emmet Leverett came down from Macon Sunday to see home- folks and in the afternoon went over the way to see somebody else’s homefolks. Misses Gussie Wa|son and Lilia Hudson visited Powersville Sat urday and Sunday, Wellston Public School, under the management of Mr-.- T. W. Murray and Miss Edna Harrison, opened last week and we under stand they have about fifty pupils enrolled. Our friend, Jim Owens, has re covered from a bad case of “Mul ligrubs,” and is now as jolly as of yore.. Our good friend, Lon Barker, is the champion rat killer of the community. He bought himself a large trap and after waiting sev eral day* to catch a rat, he heard that Mr. Henry Byrd had four rats in hi* trap, so friend Barker borrowed a rat from Mr. Byrd, put it in his own trap and waited two days for results. As the rats refused to be enticed into Mr. Barker’s trap, he became impa tient, seized his guu, rushed into his barn and killed 86 of the ro dents at a single discharge. If anyone can beat this, let them show up. Our' money is on Mr. Barker. 454 MULBERRY STREET, 3^a.coxx, MM Greorgla.- MACON’S NEW BARGAIN STORE. SMS, CLOTHIIIG, M GOODS, MTS, 1 SHOES. We handle only the best brands of Shoes, such as The J. R. Lewis Co’s. $2.00 and $2.60 Shoes for men; The Red Seal — J. K. Orr Shoe Co.; Roberts, Johnson & Rand’s Star Brand, and the Richmond Standaed Goods. No other house in Maoon will -.offer you such standard brands of Shoes, and remember that our price is 20 per cent less than other dealers will sell you same quality of goods for. f—st —i—KTfTi- JmJJLb -LIL mL I. IwSl ■» Clay Worsteds, Cheviots, Oassimeres. and iij. fact most any style in Clothing that you might want. PRICES? Why we will guarantee you a saving of 25 per cent on Firsr-Olass Clothing. We have Boys’,'Youth’s and Men’s, and can fit any man in Houston. OTrercoa-ts, . "CTlsteis and . 3wECXra.toeli©© ‘ For heavy winter wear. | - • ■ Why not come and see your old friend, Marx Zarks, 454 Mulberry Street, Maoon, Ga* P. S.—I have large back yard and stable in the rear of my store, which is free to my Houston county friends. Mules and Horses. Houston people who wish to buy Horses and Mules will do well to see our stock, or write to us', Best animals at correct prices. Waterman St Co, Macon, Ga. Don’t forget the big Cut Prices made on Capes, Skirts, Under- Skirts, etc., etc. L. M. Paul’s. —Best Mules at lowest prices, C. M. Branan, 520 Poplar street, Macon, Ga. Barred Plymouth Rocks.,, A few nice Cockerels for sale at $1 each. McM. Rainey, Perry, Ga. —Macon Prices on Buggies, at F. M. Houser’s. 0A8T0H l A Forhrfafttsand&Maft CHOICE YOUNG MULES. I sell good Mules cheaper than they can be bought anywhere south of Atlanta. C. M. Branan, 520 Poplar street, Macon. Ga. Don’t Live Together. Constipation and health never go together. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers promote easy action of the bowels without distress. “I have been troubled with costiveness nine years,” says J. 0. Greene, Depauw, Ind. “I have tried many remedies, but Little Larly Risers give best results.” Holtzclaw’s Drugstore. For HOLIDAYS and all other days, ders promptly filled, CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Mail or- WANTED. Reliable man for Manager of a Branch Office we wish to open in this vicinity. Here is a good opening tor the,, right man. Kindly give good reference .vhen writing. . THE A. T, MOUaiS WHOLESALE HOUSE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Illustrated catalogue 4 cts. m stamps. T, A. COLEMAN, ^Bookseller and Stationer, 308 Second Street, MACON, 'GA a LET CO” SALE NOW ON AT STORE OF ' STKONT<3- SHOE CO. Excels any similar occasion ever held in this store at any time. Great quantities of stylish, well-made and honestly priced Shoes for men and women, chiefly winter weights, however, will be LET 00 far below regular price. You would do well to communicate With them at once. STRONG SHOE CO., 268 Second Street. MACON, GA.