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Sidewalk Gleanings.
LOCAL NEttS OF TOWN AhD COUNTY
—Full moon next Saturday, at
11:06 a. m.
—Regular meeting of Houston
Lodge No. 85 F. & A. M. Friday
night, this week.
—Deep plowing now will afford
considerable protection against a
drouth next summer.
—Much small grain has been
plauted by Houston farmers, and
the work is not half completed.
— There will be' a considerable
increase in the aoreage devoted to
wheat in Houston county this sea
son.
—Miss Ollie Harper of near
Myrtle was in Perry last Monday
and Tuesday, the guest of Mrs.
T. A. Middlebrooks.
—Miss Lizzie Riley, who is at
tending Wesleyan Female College,
was with homefolks ner Perry last
Saturday and Sunday.
—Tux Collector Davidson will
be in Perry next Monday, begin
ning on that day his third and last
round of appointments.
—Winter'plowing provides a res*
ervoir for surplus moisture to be
used by growing crops,and makes
Subsequent cultivation easier.
-Miss Georgelle Simmons, who
has been taking a special course
in music at Wesley on Female Col
lege, returned home last week.
—Mr. Bright Harper represent
ed Providence church in the quar
terly oonfereuoe at the Perry
Methodist church last Monday.
—The weather oalender in this
office calls for rain or Bhow next
Sunday, cold wave on Monday
and colder weather on Tuesday.
—Next Monday there will be
trial by jury in Houston County
Gout, when the cases transferred
from the Superior court will be
taken up.
—Mr., A. S. Wellons, formerly
of Houston oounty, and of Perry,
is now railroad agent at Arabi,
Ga., having been transferred from
Genoa, Fla.
—Mrs. S. L. Norwood and chil
dren, Miss Catherine and Master
S. L. Jr., visited relatives in Ma
con from lust Thursday afternoon
to Tuesday morning.
— Mrs. W. M. Polk and child
are now in Perry with their hus
band and father. Mr, Polk has
been buying cotton here since the
opening of this season.
—Presiding Elder J. B. Mc
Ghee preached at Perry Methodist
church last Sunday night, and
the fourth quarterly conference
was held Monday morniug.
—At an early date Gen. John
B, Gordon may deliver hisfamous
lecture, ‘(The Last Days of the
Confederacy,” at Perry. An effort
to that end is now being made.
-Mr. W. G. Edwards and family
have moved to Perry, he having
bought the Houser residence at
the west end of Kitchen street.
We cordially welcome thiynf as
residents of the town.
—Every leaf of tree and shrub,
every flower and bud, the trees in
their autumn-tinted foliage, the
atmosphere in its bracing crisp
ness, all together, or each apart,
is ample inspiration . for poetic
thought and speech.
—Ouly 828 votes were polled in
Houston in the Congressional
election Tuesday of last week.
By precinct the vote was au fol
lows: Perry 104, Fort Valley 100,
Powesville 29, Bonaire 25, Byron
21, Henderson 18, Hayneville 11,
Heard 11, Kathleen 10.
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—The 'friends in Perry and
Houston county of -Dr. Fred S.
Hodges.of Madison, Fla, sincerely
sympathise with him and his wife
in connection with the recent
death of their only daughter,
Harriet, Fred is a native of Per
ry, youngest brother of the Home
Journal editor.
—At the quarterly conference
last Monday Dr. j. B. McGehee
performed his last service here as
as presiding elder of the South
Macon district, and resolutions
concerning the fact are pub*
lished. He has ably and faithful
ly served in his present capacity
four years, which is the limit al
lowed by rules of the annual con
ference.
The Dispensary Proposition.
As our readers knqw, a peti
tion for the establishment of a
dispensary for the sale of intoxi
cating 1 iquors has been circulated
in Fort Valley and the ninth dis
trict.
Notice that a bill providing for
disponsaries will be introduced,
has been posted at the court
house and published in this pa
per.
This movement started in Fort
Valley, and so far as we know, no
one outside of the / ninth district
has been asked to sign the peti
tion. Those who are at the head
of the dispensary movement say
their petition will contain the
names of a majority of the citi*
zens of Fort Valley , and a large
majority of the district. Oppo
nents of the proposed measure
say this claim is very much ex
aggerated.
While we have not seen the bill,
we understand it provides for the
establishment of a dispensary at
Fort Valley, and in each other
town in Houston containing 800
population or move, if the munic
ipal authorities of said towns make
application therefor. The bill al
so provides that half the profits
of said dispensaries will go to the
county, and half to each town
wherein situated. We presume
the bill, if passed by the legisla
ture, will be submitted to the
people of the county for ratifica
tion by ballot. Usually in such
elections a two-thivds majority is
required.
It is not our purpose here to
presept any argument in the
premises, but deem it our duty to
say that the editor of""the Home
Journal is opposed to the estab
lishment of any whiskey dispen
sary in Houston county, and will
vote against such a proposition if
the opportunity is presented.
Whatever the general, or major
ity, opinion may be, we know a
large number of Houston people
don’t want a dispensary in the
county, aud we dare say there will
be earnest aud vigorous opposi
tion to the euactment of the pro
posed law.
A general law provides that no
local bill can be introduced in the
legislature until 80 days after the
intention shall have been pub
lished. In accordance with this
rule, the proposed bill cannotGie
introduced earlier than the 8rd
day of December.
— «•«.
—Two Houston county negroes,
Evans Carson and Fred Toomer,
are partner trappers. Carson
was in this office one day
last week, and says they find
ready eale for the hides or all the
animals they trap. Last winter
they trapped along Big Indian
and Flat creeks, and the skins of
ooons, beavers, otters and skunks
they trapped during December
were cured and sold for abrut
$100.
—About three weeks ago M. C.
A. Thurmond advertised iu The
Home Journal 200 bushels of seed
wheat. Whithin less than two
weeks all the wheat had been sold,
and there were applicants for
more. In this there is a double
lesson: Wheat is a good thing to
have, aud it is good to advertise
in the Home Journal when you
have anything for sale.
—Last Saturday Mr. J. B. Hunt
of neard Heard, one of the most
successful farmers in this county,
told us that he had* been planting
wheat each year since 1865, and
and shat only once had he failed
to make a profitable crop. He
will increase the acreage of his
wheat crop this season.
—After Tax Collector David
son has completed his last round
of appointments, he will be at
Perry several days for the purpose
of collecting taxes. Then he will
be at home until December 20th,
where his/ books will close and
executions issued as the, law di
rects. "
—The first lyceum event of the
season, last Friday night, was at
tended by a considerable audi
ence of Perry people. In dialect,
singing, anecdote and humor, Mr,
Duglass Leftwich sustained his
reputation as a platform artist.
—Messrs. F. O. Miller and W.
A. Woodall of Fort Valley, now
have the right to a military title,
they having been appointed mem
bers of the military staff of Gov-
Terrell, each with the rank of col
onel.
Marriage Anniversary.
Last Friday night Mr. and Mrs.
Win. F, Bennet entertained a
number of guests at their home
about a mile aud a half west of
Perry.
Three years ago they were mar
ried at the home' of the bride’s
parents, Mr. ahd Mrs. C. W.
Mathews, in the upper Fifth dis
trict, and the occasion last Fri
day night was in celebration of
the anniversary.
Their neighbors were guests, as
were a number of young people
of Perry. •
The invitation had been given
informally to the young men of
Perry to carry young ladies as
they might choose. A “cane
chewing” was named as the fea
ture of thejaccasion, but a much
greater treat was in store for the
guests.
, Social enjoyment was complete
as the guests would make it, fol
lowed by an elegant supper, of di
mensions and quality sufficient
to grace a sure enough wedding.
Most oordial.aud graceful hos
pitality controlled the occasion
throughout, and the guests are of
one accord that Mr and Mrs. Beu-
net are most admirable as host
and hostess.
A New Map of Houston Oounty.
In the office of the Superior
court cloer at the court house,
there is a new liaap of Houston
county, made by County Survey
or George W. Killen, by order of
the county commissioners.
The map proper is about three
feet wide, by nearly four feet
long. It shows distinctly by
name and number all. the dis
tricts, the towns, creeks, rail
roads, public roads, and all the
land lots by number.
This map was drawn with pen
and Ink, based upon a map made
years ago by Mr, Killen. Notes
made in various official surveys
of land made by Mr. Killen were
used iu perfecting this map, and
its maker says it is as near per
fect as is possible to make a map.
Certainly it is the best map of
Houston county ever made.
This map reflects much credit
upon Mr. Killen as a surveyor
atjd as a draftsman.
If You Want
a good Mule or Horse, call on C.
M. Branan, 520 Poplar street, Ma
con, Ga.
18 lbs. Best Granulated Sugar
for $1 at Fred M. Houser’s.
Watches and
Silverware.
We have just put in stock
the most complete line of
Watches we have ever car
ried. We also have a very
nice line of Sterling Sil-
ware and Fancy China for
Wedding Presents. Call
and see us and get prices.
We defy competition. . .
No trouble to show goods.
J. L. Fincher & Son,
Fort Valley, Ga.
FOB HONEST
Go to W. B. WRIGHT at Elko.
Carriages, Wagons, General Repair
Work. New Work put up to order.
Horse-Shoeing given special attention
Fine Painting, in both Carriage and
v House painting.
TAX COLLECTOR’S APPOINTMENTS.
THIRD AND LAST ROUND.
I will be at the following named places
and dates for the purpose of collecting
state and oounty taxes for 1902:
Perry, Monday, Nov. 17, all day.
Fort Valley, Tuesday, Nov. 18, all day
Myrtle, Wednesday, Nov. 19, a. m.
Barrow’s Mill, Wed’day, Nov. 19, p. m.
Taylor’s, Thursday, Nov. 20, a. m.
Henderson, Thursday, Nov. 20, p. m.
Elko, Friday, Nov. 21, a, m.
Grovania, Friday, Nov. 21, p. m.
Hayneville, Saturday, Nov. 22, a. m.
Heard, Monday, Nov 24, a. m.
Kathleen, Monday, Nov. 24, p. m.
Bonaire, Tuesday, Nov. 25, a. m.
Wellston, Tuesday, Nov. 25, p. m.
Hattie, Wednesday, Nov. 26, a. m.
Byron, Wednesday, Nov. 26, p. m.
Powersville, Thursday, Nov. 27, a. m.
Claud, Thursday, Nov. 27, p. m.
J. G. Davidson, T. O. H. C.
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Cherry.
Macon,
Ga.
Cordially invites the people of Houston County to call and
inspect-the beautiful and complete line of
Fall and Winter Goods Now Ready
Comprising Dress Goods of every description, Ladies Tail
ored Suits, Separate Skirts, Cloaks, Capes, Furs, Silk and
Flannel Waists, Petticoats, Winter Underwear for Ladies,
Men and Children, Zephyr Goods, such as Shawls, Capes
and Fascinators, Good Black ITose, and special values, in
Bed Spreads, Table Linen, Napitins and Towels, Corsets,
Gloves, HandKerchiefs, Chiffon Huffs and Domestics.
MR. FRAME M. HOUSER,
formerly of Houston County, will taite great pleasure in
serving his friends, either by mail or in person, if they will
call while in the city.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded.
Express paid on all cash orders of $5.00, or more, except Domestics.
• LESSER’S,
559 CHERRY STREET.
MACON. GEORGIA
K, H©U!
A lot of Mew Goods just received at Houser's.
OUTINGS AND FLANNEL
ETTES.
A new lot of Outings just receiv
ed ; some beautiful dark patterns,
also the light checks and stripes,
at lOo yd.
The solids—light blue, pink, red,
cream and white, at 10c yd.
Also a nice lot .of dark and light
patterns, splendid values, 8c yd.
Also nice lot dark dress patterns,
stripes and checks, at 5c yd.
Flannelettes—some beautiful pat
terns for Shirt Waists and Dress
es; some we’ve been selling at
12£c, some worth 15c; all put in
one pile and to go at 10c yd.
IFLAINIVJSII,®.
Most of the colors in Tricot all
wool Flannels at 25c yd.
Beautiful assortment of colors in
Best French Flannels at 50c yd.
Best Cream White Waist Flannels
at 60c yd.
FIRE SETS.
Just received a new lot of Fire
Sets—Tongs, Pokers, Shovels,
Scuttles, etc.—going cheap.
BLANKETS.
Cotton and wool; some splendid
values, from 75c to $5.00 pair.
New lot Silkatine Thread just re
ceived; 100 yards to spool, at 5c
We also have Gloves for everybody. -
HOTTSEB’S
W FALL GOOD!
I open this season with the greatest sale- of
Silks and Novelty Dress Goods in the history
of this store, and at prices that have no paral
lel in this section of the state. My two stores ■-
are brimfull of new things in
Dress floods, Notions, Daces and Em
broideries, Gloves and Handkerchiefs,
Shoes, Hats, Shirts, Clothing and Men’s Fur
nishing Goods. A standard line of Groceries
always in stock.
Buggies and Wagons. Bagging and Ties.
, Highest prices for all cotton carried to my
Brick Cotton Warehouse. f
Your patronage solicite 1.
- 3D. 3D_A.3T, jFexxsr, G-eu
G. W. GANTT.
W. F. HOLMES.
GANTT & HOLMES,
: | i
Successors to Moobe & Holmes,
COTTON FACTORS,
9 mem*
Mules, Horses and Farm Supplies.
Mowers and Rakes.
SEND Us YOUR COTTON AND GET BEST RETURNS