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A Good Cough Wcdicine. Commissioners’ Court Minoton: [From the Gazette, Toowoomba, Australia.] I find Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is an excellent medicine. I have been suffering with a se vere cough for the last two months, a.nd it has effected a cure. I have great pleasure in recommending it.—W. Q. Wock- neb. This is the opinion of one of our oldest and most respected residents, and 11 has been voluntari ly given in good faith that- others may try the remedy and be bene- fitted as was Mir. Wockner. This remedy is sola by all dealers in Perry, Warren & Lowe, Byron. —You’ll get a 50 cents meal for 25 cents at Isaac’s Cafe,Third street, Macon, Ga. BEST FOR THE SOUTH. SEED POTMOES ONE OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES. We have thousands of barrels \n stock; the best flaiise-grown and Virginia Second Crop Seed. Wood’s 1902 Catalogue gives comparative crop results, both as to earliness and yield, with Maine- grown and Second-crop seed. It also contains much other'useful and valuable information about Potatoes; Wri te for Catalogue and Special Potato Price list. Wood's Descriptive Catalogue tor 1902 gives vel iablo, practical, up-to- date Information about r1 l Seeds,giving not only descrl ptlons, but the best crops to grow, most successful ways of grow lag different crops, and much other In formation of special interest to every Truclter, Gar denor and Farmer. Maileil free upon request. ■ T.W, Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Truckers and Farmers requiring large quantities of seeds are requested to write for special prices. ,— — I a — Oommissionera’ Court Minutes. County ComiUissioners’ coUrt of Houston county met in regular ses sion January 7th, 1902, with all the members of the board present. The minutes of last court were read and approved. Mrs. Elizabeth Lovett was allow ed $1.50 per month from pauper fund. The tax-collector was ordered to refund Mrs. I N. Houser $13.80, M. .A. Anderaou’s estate 72 cents, Dick Gary $1, L. A. Houser, Ag’t., $1.20, Geo. W. Moore & Co, $1.20, eiTors on digest; J. B. Doles $2.20; to re lieve of double tax; George Brad ford, John Lightfoot, Josh Stubbs, Peter Feagin and George Smith, all over age, each $1 poll tax. Commissioners Dennard, Greene, Houser and Tharp filed reports of commutation tax collected and ex pended in the districts under their supervision. The county treasurer filed his an nual statement. Whereupon, court adjourned. C. E. Brunson, Clerk. The Constitution’s Inducements. jplr »»’ for anyone, man or woman, boy or girl, who has a few spare moments. We pay a liberal cash commission and give val uable premiums for new. subscriptions Send two-eent stamp for cash offer, pre mium list, ami sam'ple copy to Inm National Stortsman, 63 Kilby St., Boston, Mass. GEORGI V—-Houston County. G.'L. Slooumb, administrator of the estate of J ames I. Jones, deceased, has applied for dismission from said trust: This istherefore to cite aU persons con cerned to appear at the Maroh term, 1902, of the court of Ordinary of said county and show cause, if any they have, why said application should not be granted. Witness my official signature this December 2, 1901. SAM T. HURST, Ordinary. GEORG I A.—Houston (5oun ty. N. B. Smitn, administrator of estate of Mrs. Mattie E. Smith, deceased, has ap plied for dismission from said trust. This is therefore to cite all persons con cerns! to appear at the February term, 1902, jot the court of Ordinary of said county, add show cause,if any they have, who said application should not be granted. Witness mv official signature this November 4, 1901. SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary. F.II. Houser m Application to liave vs [titles made under bond F. II. Houser and (for title,. Houston Court W.L. llouser, Kxr’s.J of Ordinary, Dec. 11,1901 It appearing to the court that Kruiinia Spig- ner, Mary U. inabnett, E, LI. lions ;r and Anna M. Onllor are legatees and heirs at law of Wes ley Houser, late of said county, deceased, and residents of the state of South Carolina, it is ordered that they ho served with a notice, by publication 30 days' in Tint Uomk Journal,, that said case will be heard on.the 1st Monday in February, 1902. Dec. 11,1901. S. T. HURST, Ordinary. The Atlanta Constitution, ever enterprising and progressive, is now offering special cash inducements to agents and subscriber for the Week ly. To agents $1,500 in cash pre mium is offered. See the display advertisement in this paper To suberibers of the Weekly cash prizes to the amount of $2,000 are offered. With each cash in advance subscription an estimate of the cot ton receipts at Savannah from Sept. 1, 1901, to April 16, 1902, is allow ed. The exact estimate in January will win $1,000; if received later the amount will be less. Half the total amount will go fo nearest guesses. Call at the Home Journal office for particulars, or send subscription price, Two Dollars for both papers, advance for one year, and we will make the estimate for you. *-•-« President Hill and his principal associates in the scheme to consoli date the great western railway sys tems, failed to appear before the in terstate commerce commissioners on the 8th inst., as requested, and now the chairman of the commission says the penalty of $5,000 fine will be enforced if they fail to appear on January 24th, the day to which the investigation was postponed. It seems these gentlemen are opposed to publicity when their business schemes are-concerned. - - *—■*»--*— • Admiral Sohley applied to Presi dent Roosevelt several days ago for a revision of the majority judgment of the recent Schley court of inqui ry. It is now reported that the president says he is going to “end the Schley controversy for all time. Just how he proposes to do it i3 un known, but the verdict of the peo ple is in accord with-tho' judgment of Admiral Dewey, and not even the president can make them quit say ing so. HOUSTON SHERIFF’S SALES. Will be sold before the court house ioor in the town of Perry, Houston county, Ga., between the legal hours of sale, on the first' Tuesday in February, 1902, the following property, to-wit: Parts of lots of land Nos. 107 and 117 iu the sixth district of Houston county. Ga., containing 150 acres, bounded north by John H. Giles, east by estate of Thomas Hardison and J. F. Lowe, south by public read from Taylor to Byron, and west by O. O. Bateman and John H. Giles, and being the place on which Mrs. Ella M. Hardison now re sides. * Levied on and being sold as the property of the said Mrs. Ella M. Hard! son, to ; satisfy a fi fa from Houston County court, returnable to October quarterly term, 1901, thereof, in favor of Philips & Grew Co., ys Mrs, Ella ,M* Hardison. Also at the same time and place, That tract or parcel of land lying in Fort Val ley, said county, fronting on Persons street, bein 100, feet by 210 feet, bound ed north by W. A, Watson, east by M. O. Greene, south by Persons street, and west by lot formerly owned by W. A. Blasengame. Sold as the property of Mrs. M. F. Hoyt, to satisfy a fi fa in fa vor of Jv A. Anderson aiid-M. A. O’Byrne, Receivers for the Southern Mutual Building and Loan Association of At lanta, against the said Mrs. M. F. Hoyt, said fi fa issuing from the Superior court of FultoD county, Georgia. Ten rut in possession notified- M. L. COOPER, Sheriff. Jan’v. 8th, 1902. Subscribe for vhe Home Journal i A private yacht for the Emperor of Germany is being built at New York, and the Kaiser has invited Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the President of the United States, to perform the christening ceremo ny, which will take place February 26th next. The^invitatipn has been accepted, and Admiral Prince Henry will attend the ceremony as the per sonal representative of the emperor. Excursion Rates to Charleston, S. C., via Central of Georgia Railway. The Central of Georgia Railway will sell low rate excursion tickets to the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition at Charleston, S. C., and return from all coupon tick et stations on its lines from Decem ber 1st, 1901, to May 31st, 1902. Superior schedules, sleeping and parlor car service are offered via Sa vannah and Plant System. For full particulars apply*to your nearest agent or represental ive of this company. Fertilizers For 1902. Elko Etchings. I am prepared to furnish best- fertilizers at lowest prices. Will exchange Meal and Fertilizers for Cotton Seed, allowing highest chsh,price for the seed. J. P. Cooper, Perry, Ga. —Full line of Wagons, at F. M. Houser’s. CASTOR IA For InfantSAiid Children. By Bill Snooks, Some of our progressive farmers had oats to thresh to reap w. Mr. W. E. Means took two wagon loads of fine hogs to Macon last week,, and disposed of them at a good price. Mrs. Rosa Bennett and her chil dren of Vienna arq visiting her moth er, Mrs. S. E. Means. Mr. Humphrey Marshall has ac cepted a position with Hodge & Eu banks, and. we lose a superintendent of the Methodist Sunday sohool. Maj. Brown and Judge Till visit ed Macon last Saturday. Fred Eubanks has smiled, and we hope he will smile again, but the “Birdie” has flown. , Mrs. Jim Collier of Meansviile has returned home, after spending some time here with her mother., R. R. Lamb, who runs the saw mill of Griswold & Lamb near Elko, left to-day to closet a trade for some fine timber on the South-western railroad. His estimable wife came down from Macon thiB week and is boarding with Mrs. Z. B. Means. The school girls and boys, after remaining over to attend the Houser* Hardeman marriage, have returned to their duties. Lucile Kezar to Greenville, Maribel Grace to Mil- ledgeville,, Clyde Buff to Haw kins- ville, Edna Kezar to Forsyth, Rich Means to Gresston, Euge ne Houser to^Emory, Lawton Hou ser to ‘ Gor don Institute. Miss Mamie Brown has charge of Fitzgerald Academy. She has taught the school, both as principal and as sistant, with satisfaction to trustees and patrons. Miss Emmie Means, who has been visiting her grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Means, returned to-day to her home at Marshallville, much to the regret of her many friends. Miss Maude Rogers has returned to her home at M. Vernon. She spent the holidays here with Miss Mamie Brown and added much to the social circles. Mrs. J!, H. Clark is at Cochran for a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrell. Mr. R. L Means of Chattanooga is among his friends he.ie. --— _ Marriage at Fort Valley. —a From, the Leader the following notice of the marriage of a popular young couple of that city is repro duced: “A beautiful home wedding oc curred at tho residence of Capt. J. W. Mathews on Wednesday evening when the Rev. G. W. Mathews, un cle of the groom, joined m the holy bonds of matrimony Miss Madge Smith and Mr. Henry M. Branham. “Miss Madge is one, of Fort Val ley’s most lovely and accomplished young ladies, and the daughter of Mrs. J. W. Mathewa. Mr. Henry Branham is well known as one of the most popular young men of onr town, of strict integrity and firm business qualifications, and is secretary of the Georgia Fruit Package Company. We extend to them our hearty congratulations and best wishes, which we feel assured voices the sentiments of all who know them; not only in Fort Valley, but wherev er they are known. “The wedding gifts were many and beautiful as well as useful-.” The Home Journal cordially joins in extending Congratulations and best wishes. ’Tivas a False Alarm. I have used your Dr. CaMwell’s Syrup Pepsin and can truthfully recommend it. Some four years ago doctors told, me that I had Bright’s Disease. I was laid up three months and nothing I used helped me and no food would stay on my stomach. I used one bot tle of your Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and food would stay on my stomach and I craved some thing to eat. I got well. There was no Bright’s disease about me. it was a ‘'false rumor.” Ever since I have recommended Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin to friends and strangers. It is just splen did. I have full confidence in it. Geo. F. BenediQt, 689 West King St., Decatur, 111. Sold by drug gists. —If you want a nice Buggy or Wagon call on W. D. Day. Bears the j Signature of ’ BY JOE BEDGE. We are having cold weather and hog-killing is thq order of to-day. Farm work has been moving on nicely, and I hear n 0 complaint of scarcity of labor. Mr. John G. Brown, Jr. r was heard to exclaim a few days ago: “Get out of the way, everybody I I am as good a man as any one! It’s a boy, I tell youl” John is happy; a new buggy, a new horse and a sure enough new boy. We are sorry to note that Mr. Joe Q. Ellis is quite sick. On last Friday night Mrs. 0. I. Bass, of Hayneville, gave an enter tainment in honor of her daughter, Miss Mattie. Quite a number at tended, and all seemed to enjoy the occasion. Capt. Coot was on hand, but failed to bring up the Pasture girls. At 10 o’clock refreshments were served, and a most bountiful table was spread—turkey, chickeu, old ham, cakes, fruits, etc. At 12 o’clock the crowd departed, saying they had a good time. Mr. Lawrence Riley is attending business college at Macon. We wish Lawrence much success. We are glad to note that Mrs. R. L. Baird, who has been quite sick, is better. Mrs. Gi’imsly informs me that her school is progressing nicely. Jan’y. 13th, 1902. 1 - *- ■ —r— ■ —From the Macon Telegraph we learn that Mr. C. E. Brown, formerly of Houston- county and Perry, was married at Hawkins- vill Wednesday evening; of last week to Mrs. 0. C, Fitzgerald, of that city. The friends of the groom in Houston cordially ex tend congratulations and best wishes. It Circles tho Oiobe. The fame of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, as the best in the world, extends round the earth. It’s the one perfect healer of cuts, corns, burns, bl’iiises, sores, scalds, boils, ulcers, felons, aches, pains and all skin eruptions. Only infallible pile cure. 25o a box at Holtz- claw’s drugstore. UDWIN JL.. b'RYAN, • AT rORNHY-AT-LAW, Fort Valley, Ga. | Loaus negotiated on real estate at lowest rate of interest. Farm lands for sale on easy terms. KNQPCLoiqpfjt A STATISTICAL VOLUME OF . . Over 10,000 Facts and Figures Containing Over 600 Pages. Special Features. ! nilllonalres of the United States; Parti culars About Three Thousand American Magnates. Organized Labor; Strength of the _ Labor Unions. The | Trusts. ‘United States Census. New Census ofBuropeanCountries. The Nicaragua Canal and the Hay-Pounce- fote Treaties with Great Britain. The Re lations of Cuba With the United States. The Conference of Ameri can Republics at the City of Mexico. The Anarchist Statistics of This Country and Europe. Progress of Aerial Navigation in 190 i. The New York Municipal Election of 1901. Agriculture. Manufactures, nor tall ty. a FACTS about politics. THE BOOK THAT BELONGS: IN EVERY OFFICE AND! IN EVERY HOME OF EVERY AMERICAN. Price, 25 CIS. THE WORLD Putitzer Bldg., New York STANDARD AMERICAN ANNUAL. AT ALL NEWSDEALERS. Best and Cheapest. 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