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SidewiilK : LOCAL NEWS CF TOWN AND CCt-KTY —Two new announcements this week. —Mist Clara- Dasher is visiting friends in Macon. —Miss GussieKing is in Atlan ta visiting bet sister, Mrs. E. B. Waters. —Miss Ruth Alexander of For syth is in Perry, the guest ofjMrs. L. F. Cater; —A : marriage will be solemn ized in Perry next Wednesday, we are informed. — Mrs.Hugh Lawson will enter tain the Spinsters’ Club Friday afternoon, February 21st. —Of the Valentines sent and received by Perry young people, no report has been made for pub lication. —Mr. Fred H. Houser of At lanta was with homefolks in Per ry from last Friday evening to Sunday evening. —Mr. W. C. Lewis of near Wel- leston is a-candidate for Tax Col lector, and his announcement ap pears in this paper. —A brisk north-west wind rat tled things about at a lively rate in this locality for a short while last Monday night. —Mr. M.A. Edwards is a candi date for Clerk of Houston Supe rior court, and his announcement appears in this paper. —Miss Mary Woodard and Master Angus Woodard of near Dennard are in Perry with their aunt, Mrs Bettio Stafford. —Mr. E. K. Ragin and wife of Hawkinsvillo were in Perry last Saturday and, Sunday, visiting his mother and other relatives, —Hon J. M. Terrell, candidate for governor, may visit Houston county the latter part of this week, says the Atlanta Constitu tion. —Voters should remember that they must register if they dosiro to participate in the primary. The books are now open at the Court house. # —Mrs. L. B. Robeson and chil dren of Marietta are in Perry vis iting her mother and brothers. Mr. Robeson was here Saturday and Sunday, —•Miss Lizzie Riley, who is at tending school in Macon, was at home with her parents, near Per ry, from lust Friday afternoon to Suuday evening. —Mr. Stewart Bryan, who was in business last year at Haddook, Jones county, has returned to Houston county, and is now en gaged in business at Kathleen. —A few flakes of snow fell at Perry last Suuday morning, but they melted as they fell.The heav iest snow fall- here of recent years was on February 28rd last year. —A composition written by a pupil of Henderson school will be published next week. We would be glad to receive one or more from every school in the county. —Presiding Elder J. B, McGe- hee will preach at the Perry Methodist church next Sunday, and quarterly conference will be held there Monday morning, be ginning at 10 o’clock. —Mr. L. T. Lockhart and fam ily, recently of the Harris House at Fort Valley, have been in Perry since Tuesday. Mr. Lockhart- is negotiating with Mr. J. N. Tuttle for the sale or lease of the Perry Hotel. —Mrs. J. K. Wilson and two children, daughter and son, came to Perry last Friday to join 'their husband and father, who is in the furniture busines with Mr. F. C. Day. They*are living at the Wells House. —School Commissioner, Geo. W, Smith says the average attend ance at the Houston public schools is better than ever before, and that he is informed by state School -Commissioner.’ Glenn that the Houston schools contained nearer the full school population than those of. most counties in the state. Good showing for Hous ton, and a material compliment to the management and the teach- The Valentine Masquerade. The Children’s Valentiue mas querade at the Court house last Friday night was oue of the most entertaining social events ever eujoyed in Perry. The children in masque assem bled in the Sheriff’s and Commis sioners’offices on the first floor, and at the proper time were ar ranged in pairs under the direc-' tion of Mr. B. C. Holtzclaw and several ladies. After marching up stairp, the maskers were intro duced by Mr. W. J Moore, and the fun began. Marching around the court room were 08 chil dren ranging in age from 8 to 15 years. The costumes were all good, and the characters well rep resented. Sitting around the room were about a hundred older people who enjoyed the scene as much as did the children in masque. The un masking caused much merriment, showing the mistakes that had been made in the efforts to recog nize the maskers. Lat.er the chil dren in costume engaged in popu lar games, aud within about two hours the masquerade was con cluded. A vote of thanks was given Mr. Ben C. Holtzclaw for suggesting and arranging the masquerade. The list below may not be com plete, nor exactly correct, but the reporter did the best he could. Swiss Girl and Queen of Hearts —Aileen Bridger and Olga Thur mond. The Bats--Stella Cater and Ja nie Holmes. Little Bo-Peep and Clown— Corinne Duncan and John Law. Simple Simon and the Com ing Clown—Sam Hodges and S. L. Norwood, Jr. Uncle Sam—Ben Holtzclaw,Jr. Mama’s Girl and Red Riding Hood—Edna and Ethel Hodges. Flower Girl and Butterfly,Ethel Nuun and Ruth Dix. Jack and Jill—Emily Wimpey and William Houser. Aunt Dinah—Harry Houser. Goddess of Liberty and Oh. Shucks—Kate Hurst and Mary Rix Marsh burn. The Home Journal—W. H. Norwood, Jr; A Ghost—Estelle Andrew; A Shepherdess—lone Sinoalt; Japanese Girl-Clifford Powers; Old Aunt Dinah—Johnie Marshburn. Starlight and Girl of ’62— Frank Nunn and Harris Edwards. Carnegie aud Rockefeller—Sam Nunn and Lott Tounsley. Yellow Kid and Little Boy Blue—Clifford and William Moore. Mrs. Maoawber’s Twins—Madie Davis and Julia Eubanks. Two Old Maids—Sadie Wellons and Bessie Smith. She and It—Emory Riley and Rupert Day. Over the Hill to the Poor House and Lady Silver Spot -Gena Riley and Georgia Hurst. Goddess of Liberty aud Sitting Bull —Eliza and Robert Cater, Quoen of Liberty and Night — Louise Moore and Katie Nelson. Priscilla and Evangeline— Catherine aud Helen Cater. The Veiled Lady and Old Pete, Nell Dix and Thornton Marshburn, John Bull and Princess Mar guerite—Cater Rogers and Ruth Gilbert. Dusty Rhodes and New York Seemstress—-Harry Holtzclaw and Katie Lou Howard. Queen of Hearts and Dick Whittington -Luoy VanLanding- ham and William Brunson. Clown and Dancing Girl—John Powers, Jr. and Estelle Edwards. Dolly Varden and Guess Who — Mignon Davis and Maggie Ed wards . Milk Maids—Nona Cooper and Mary Davis. Three Little Maids from School, Yum Yum, Peek-a-Boo and Pitty Sing—Louise Holtzclaw, Cather ine Holtzclaw and Iiarri Robe son. Buffalo Bill and Red Domino— Eytlyn Holtzclaw and Julius Heard. Two Little Brownies—Martin Wesley Howard and Ernest Strip ling.. American Beauty Rose and Val entine—Mary Robeson and Clif ford Heard, Milk Maids—Louise Davis and Mamie Houser, Heard - Fagan, -Texas Rust Proof Oats. Fred. M. Houser. At the home of the bride’s par ents near Claud, Mr. E. Claud Fagan and Miss Emma Heard were married Wednesday after noon, February 12th, 1902. The ceremony was performed by Elder A. A. Garrett, witnessed by a large number of invited guests, relatives and friends. We regret that the names of the attendants have not been report ed. Directly after congratulations and best wishes of their friends, withjseveral of the attendants, they went to the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Fagan, at Myrtle, where an elegant sup per awaited thenY. Thursday evening the bride and groom came to their home near Perry, where they were welcomed by the mother and aunt of the groom. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. Thomas J. Fagan of Myrtle, and is farming about a mile east of Perry. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baily A. Heard, of near Claud. We join their many friends in extending cordial congratulations aud best wishes for their future welfare. Death of Mrs. Moreland. At her home two miles east of Perry, Mrs. Fannie E. Moreland, widow of the late Mr. W. A. Moreland, died last Sunday morn ing. The burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Perry Monday after noon. She had been in feeble health some time, but was quite ill only a few days prior to her death. She was about 55 years old, born in Crawford comity, and came to Houston in 1878. For fully forty years she was an exem plary member of the Methodist church, and held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. She was four times a wife, but never a mother. At the time of her death two nieces, daughters of a deceased sister, were living with her. Of four surviving brothers and and three sisters, one brother,Mr. Thomas Gatlin of Cordele, and three sisters, Mrs. Webb of Cor- dele, Mrs. Bruce of Atlanta and Mrs. Hamlin of near Fort Valley, atteu ded the funeral. A good woman has been called to her eternal reward, and the be reaved relatives have the sincere sympathy of their friends. Fred. M. Houser’s. Baptist Union E^pcutive Committee. There is to be a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Hous ton County Baptist Union on Monday, February 24th, at 8 p. m., at Baptist church in Perry. It is much desired that there be a full attendance, as business of importance to the cause is to be considered in view of the sum mer’s work. It is expected that Dr. J. M. Brittain of Fort Valley will preach Monday night, and visiting brethren will be enter tained in our homes in fraternal fashion. Brethren, come and be with us. We need your advice and help. J. D. Martin, Cli’m’n. -*>«& «»>— —The annual visit of robins to Perry and vicinity is delayed much later than usual this year. —A pretty New Buggy for sale. Fred. M. Houser. Farm Mules and Horses. At our Sale and Feed Stables, corner Poplar and Third streets, we have a choice lot of Mules and Horses for sale at fair prices. Call or write. G. W. Thames' & Co., Macon, Ga. —Seed Irish Potatoes. Fred. M. Houser’s. Landreth’s Garden Seed. A full line of Landreth’s Gar den Seeds, in bulk and in pack ages. English Peas, Golden Dent Corn, etc. at Holtzclaw’s Drugstore. Best Buggy Harness at • F. M. Houser’s. Now is the time to buy Laces and Embroideries. You will find our stock complete. From 4c. to 25c. the yard. V Just received a large and careful ly selected lot of mws MTS. From 50c. to $2.50. Those wide brim Golf shapes are beauties. Wo also have ths latest thing in Hats, the “PANAMA” shapes, with turned-up brim, *** Our line of Men’s SHIRTS and COLLARS is fancy and tasty. Our prices are right also. Everything in our Dry Goods Store is FRESH, NEW and UP- TO-DATE. Have a few more Texas Rust Proof Oats. Our price has been reduced and NOW is the time to buy. *** You will also find (file BEST Seed Irish Potatoes here. H. A. MASDHEWS. A. C. RILEY MATHEWS & RILEY, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, PORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Practice in all the Court s. Loans negotiated and Land Titles abstracted. Collections on all points. Security Bonds furnished. jT^dun oak, ■ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, PERRY, GA. Office adjoining Masonic Building— Court House Square. Fred. M. Houser. WAITED. Reliable man for Manager of a Branch Office we wish tu open in this vicinity. Here is a good opening tor the right man. Kindly give good reference when writing. THE A. T. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Illustrated catalogue 4 ots. in stamps. BUY YOUR GUANO NOW. I am now selling Commercial Fertilizers. Come and get prices, delivered at nearest railroad de pot. I pay highest market price for Cotton Seed. R. L. Marchman, inch 16. Perry, Ga. " A GOOD PLACE. ' Notice is herebv given to ladies and gentlemeu who visit Macon that Mrs. \V. H. Houser is now running a first- class Boarding House at 755 Cherry St. which is very near the businees center of the city, and she will be pleased to serve them meals at 25c. each. KEl-VEEifiSni OF ATLANTA, GA, Is a twice-a-week NEWS paper, published on Monday and Thursday of each week, with all the latest news of the world, which comes over tlielr leased wires direct to their office. Is an eight-page seven-column paper. By arrangements we have secured a special rate with them in connection with OUR PAPER. and for ■ $2 we will send THE: H9ME JOURNAL, THE ATLANTA -Semi-Weekly Journal- and the Southern Cultivator ALL THREE ONE YEAR. This is the best oiler we have ever made our friends and subscribers. You had better take advalitage of this offer at once, for The Journal may withdraw their special rate to us at any time. The Semi-Weekly has many prominent men and women contributors to their columns, among them being ltev. Sam Jones, Rev. Walk er Lewis, Hon. llnrvie Jordan, Hon. John Tem ple Graves and Mrs. W. H. Felton, besides their crops of efficient editors, who tako care of the news matter. Tlielr departments are well cov ered. Its columns of farm news are worth tlie the price of the paper. Send direct to this office $2.00 and secure the three above mentioned papers one year. Address THE HOME JOURNAL, PERKY. GA. Mr. J. Henry King - is with The REID SHOE CO. AVhere he will be pleased to see and serve his Houston friends. Mail Orders will receive prompt and care ful attention. S57 Cherry Street. - Choice Line of Stationary, and School Books at publishers’ pri ces, at Cater’s Drugstore. i^/rsr stock of .. '/ ■ : Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, flats, Clothing, Etc., is complete in every detail. MY PRICES ARE RIGHT. CALL AND INSPECT. W. D. DAY, Perry, Ga.