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NEEL SCO. HATE now in store oae of tpe it au-1 inost complete stockf; FINE < I.UTIHNIi. ■HATS And denis' you CAK--SSS jus? wit? ?ou was? -a? 7S3 EIGHT FHIOE. to be found ia any 'southern store. . Mr. -WALTER F. HOuSER.-rrlio bas been wiili usfor the- past year, will be glad to v.ait on Ms friends at our place. it® \Wm & HI HATTERS AND FJJR- - Payne &. Willingham. We have a new and magnificent stock of Furniture and Carpets, yoiight since we were burned out. 'iWu uml cPA the largest concern or Call and see the largest concern he kmd in Middle. Georgia. Wholesale and Retail Store next o former stand, Cherry street, Macon, Ga. | ' L0TH1ERS NISHERS. 557 CHERRY ST., MACON, GA. • -For cotton at Kathleen, I will jay Macon prices, freight deduct- id. J. H. Davis. —The best shoes for the least honey, at S. L. Speight’s. —0. F. Cooper & Co. will pay is" much ns anybody for cotton seed- elive red in Ferry. Tim Liaoesr. We have tbe. largest furnitnr line n-1 in Middle Georgia. Fur ijture and Carpets at Wholesale id R 3tail. Payne & Willingham, Macon, 0 a. f —We will give as much as any body for Cotton Seed,delivered at Sperry. C. F. Cooper & Co. -Smoko the J. F. L. A.., the best 5 cent cigar iu the world, at 1 S: .1. Speight’s. iyO u ,lv IH'Grii SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. A Tif wtu? Tann of this school will pfeinWi the Oth-day bE .Tannery, 1890, ‘ Trader the same management as hereto fore. Pupils entering this school shall ' lava special care taken with them in .heir respective studios The public -eriri will date'from January 20th. Itis ur?? l,-aa-IU very imporsaht, that pupils enter the first day of school. For furth- ir particulars apply to. . . E. E. MILLER, Principal, or J. RI. Frederick, Pres. Board Trustees. NOTICE- GEOBGIA—Houston County: Sealed proposals will be received by the Clerk ot Commissioners’ Court up to the first-Monday in January,- next, Cor a Superintendent to take charge of the Poor-house Cor tlio year 1890. , By order of the Board, this December 2nd, 1889. • ’ J. M. DAVIS, Clerk. WACHTEL’S- tx> THIS WEEK- SMOKING JACKETS, SILK MUFFLERS, GLORIA and SILK UMBREL LAS, GOLD AND SILVER HEADS. . Tlio finest line ever shown in this market. ' Qar line of GENTS’ FINE NECKWEAR is immense, at prices to suit every- w s of T.W„ anil County ^ ^ to j earfl that Mr. E. J. Fuller has re-leased th Perry Variety Works for a term of five years. He has already pur- —Welcome! —Winter at last —Hog-killing season. —Spare-ribs, back-bones. —Good resolutions are good. —Good actions are much better. —Court of Ordinary liext Mon day. —May peace and prosperity- reign. —Many gobblers were gobbled last week. —County Commissioners’ Court next Monday. -Sheriff’s an i County Bailiff's sales next Tuesday. —Save money by subscribing for the Home Journal now. ' body. Call early and make your ion, at Mr. E. J. Fuller, has leased the Perry Variety Works for five years. —A special grand jury will be gin to-day ta-investigate the Miller murder. /. —The first term of the Perry schools under our new„system, will open next Monday. -Mrs. J. M. Jenkins, of Atlan ta, is visiting her mother, Mrs. L. D. Norwood, near Perry. —Half a dozen couples of young people enjoyed a delightful hay- ride in and near Perry last Friday night. •The beginning of the new year is auspicious to all intelligent and energetic citizens of Houston county. —A new joy has been added to the household of Dr. A. B. Davis —a "baby girl—“just like her mother.” —The adjourned term of Hous ton Superior Court will be in ses sion to-day, and will be continued next week. —Mr. C. F. Cooper has pur chased the King lot on Main street, in the rear of the Baptist parsonage. —Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Amderson paid a short visit to relatives and friends in Pulaski county the first part of thi week. The rain last Monday was gen eral, and our farmers are well pleased that winter has at last come .to stay awhile. -We have heard several Hous ton farmers say they expect to de vote more attention than hereto, fore to stock raising. Messrs. C. C. Duncan, Jr., T. S. Felder, returned to Atbem yesterday, to resume their studies at the State "University. —The farm-labor system oi Houston county is undergoing a positive change. Very few labor er g-are now hired by the year. —Misses Maggie Thomas and. Carrie Scarborough, of York, have returned home, after a pleasant visit to friends in and near Perry. —Madam Rumor says a popular young gentleman of Perry will be married this month, to a young lady of the county who is well known here. —There will be preaching at both the Methodist and Baptist churches in Perry next Sunday morning and evening, by the res pective pastors. —Some of our citizens have al ready commenced calculating on the chances of certain candidates for county offices. Better let poli tics alone for several months. —Mrs. S. E. Bronson, of Macon, and Miss Irene Haddock, of Dal ton, spent two or three days last wkek with th their grandmother, Mrs. L. D. Norwood, near Perry. —We believe it would prove profitable business venture for the citizens of Perry and vicinity to form a stock company for the pur pose of holding an annual connty fair at Perry. —Mr. C. H. Moore lias been quite sick [during the last ten days, but we are glad to note that he is now steadily improving. His many friends sincerely hope that he will be very soon restored to perfect health. ’-^-The party given at the resi dence of --Mrs. S. W. Allen on Taesday last, in honor of the Misses Hughes, of Richmond connty, was an elegant success in every respect. Perry and Fort Valley were - both represented in the large crowd in attendance. —The Masonic fraternity of Perryftbeir families, and a few special guests, enjoyed a most ele gant supper liist Friday night at the court house, the occasion being the Masonic anniversary of the birth of St. John the evangelist. —Three Italians and two bears r captured the town last Saturday, shall, as fast as is possible for him, add more wood-working machinery, and manufacture either toys or chairs in the near future. This caunot be done at onee, as either class of goods must ba made from seasoned lumber. The manufacture of brooms will be continued on a larger scale hnn heretofore, and Mr. Fuller will soon be ready to furnish seed and make arrangements with the farmers to raise corn at stated prices. The manufacture of brooms thus far has been very successful, and if continued, even at a small profit, it willLe a benefit to the community, as everything but the wire, tacks and twine is produced in the county. On account of the scarcity of timber at Perry, Mr. Fuller- has hired an engine and boiler of . Col. C. C. Duncan, and will take the saw mill from the Variety Works to the woods in order to supply his trade. His first contract is to saw one hundred thousand feet for Mr. E. L. Dennard, on the Riley place,, after which he will be ready to sell in any quantity desired. Hayrieville Happenings. Iheonly. elaborate social event of the holiday season in Pgrry was he reception-1 sst Thursday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. chased an additional set of mill W, EL Norwood, given by their rocks, which, will be in operation daughters, Misses ab'ont the first of February. Tbe" Eunice, in honor of their young greatly increased patronage of-the friends here an cl of neighboring mill necessitates this., addition: towns '• Mr. Fuller also informs ns that he [ The parlors, hall and -dining- Iuadeqatc Mail Facilities. The mail facilities at Perry are not commensurate with the needs of our business men. We have two trains each way daily, but only one of these trains carries mail. Until about two weeks ago, we received and sent off mail twice a day. Our mail train reaches Perry at 12:15 p. m., and it is nearly an hour later when -it is delivered. This train 4hen leaves at 3:05, p. and our merchants' have less than two hours to read and answer their * business letters, and" get dinner. This is not at all satis factory, and our people are unani mous iu the desire that mail be carried from Perry on the early morning train. The cutting down of our mail service was probably a measure of. economy in behalf of the govern ment, but •'y-.iile mail service is entirely’for the benefit of the -peo ple, we cannot see that there-is any true economy in the action. We suggest that our business men petition . the proper officials for increased mail service.. Au Old Friend Gone. On the last day of the old year we parted with an old friend, the press upon • which the Home Journal had. been printed for nineteen years. This press served us long and well, - having made more than a million newspaper impressions, and been the means of earning nearly §50,000. It put in readable shape thoughts of many men, andthrough its seryice mnch wisdom has been placed be fore the eyes of many thousand people. It will jbe repaired and then it will grace another news paper office, and other readers will be profited and pleased by its ser vice. Though inert except through applied power, it held our esteem firmly, for it never failed ns in time of need. It was indeed our friend, and the feeling we ex perienced at the parting was close akin to sorrow. May it serve oth ers as well as it served the Home Journax- and its readers. t-udersou. outlie night ot the litk inst. f.ur reward vrill be paid lor the return '“-'cLABK, ohLj Henderson, Ga. ■ a tE-xK. EXECUTED this office.- Messrs. bruin kept the motley audience that followed them, al ternately convulsed with laughter, and trembling with apprehension of nickels —Rev. N. D. Moorehonse, the new Methodist pastor of the Ferry Circuit, arrived here on Thursday of last week, and his wife and daughters came Friday. They were cordially welcomed, and our people are very favorably impress ed with them. On Sunday he preached two sermons that were well 'received. He is earnest, able, devout;- and our people are ready to heartily co-operate with him in the performance of his duties as pastor. —The elegant new safe - for the Perry Loan and Savings Bank has at.last been received and placed in position in the vault built for it It was made to order for tne bank, and is supplie/1 with a time dock, as well as a combination 'look. The vault and safe to-gether con stitute a depository both fire and' burglar proof. Hereafter the bus iness of the bank will be transacted iu the new brick building erected for that purpose. —Five hundred peoole were married in Houston county da ring the year 1SS9. Besides these a number of young men were mar aud for several hours the antics of vied elsewhere and brought their wives here. . Ordinary Honser fold us Taesday that he had issued 250 marriage licenses during the year, and that 75 of them were issued in The Italians reaped a fair harvest December. A large majority of the licenses were issued to negroes- of the term, next Monday. to :m were brilliantly illumined: and tastefully decofated; The' ev ergreen greeting, “A Merry Christ mas,” stretehed across the ball, at tracted the attention and admira tion of all. The costumes of the ladies were elegant arid becoming, and the oc casion was delightful throughout, entirely exempt from any stiff for mality. — The supper was positively ele gant, beautifully arranged, rind most appetizing throughout. Not being an adept in that line, we will not attempt a detailed Te- port. There were present guests from Montezuma, and Eufaula, Ala.,be sides nearly all the young ladies and gentlemen of Perry. The easy, genial hospitality ac corded gave additional grace to the occasion. The following visitors were spe cial guests. Miss Gertrude Harris, Messrs. Henry Harris, Brad. Brown, Sol. Dasher, Henry Hollenshed, Mdms. S. A. Killen and M. L. Houser, of Fort Talley Mr. Cad. Harrison and Miss Annie Harrison, of Montezuma. Miss Mamie Pharr, of Mar- sballville. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. McKenzie, of Eufaula, Ala. Mr, and Mrs. E. F. Bronson, of Macon. Again time has rolled ns under the shaping and controlling hand and power of Almighty God. near tbe close of another year. This year, 1SS9, has passed away, and prosperity lias smiled: on many, while some have made failures. Upon the whole the year has beeu one of prosperity among the farming class, and when prosper! ty makes the farmer smile, it re fleets upon every other avocation. There will be changes made among our people this week. W. H Bolton has purchased the 'Dr. Pattishali farm, and he and his mother will move on it at once. Mr. G. T. Brown will move this week to tbeKarrh residence,which he recently purchased, and Mr. A. J. Skipper, of- Pulaski county will move in where Mr. Brown'va- cated, and vera likely other changes will bri made in the near future. Our town is having a very quiet and smooth Christmas, thongh the young people seem to realize that Christmas is on hand. Macon, Fort Talley, Marshallville* ■ A. pound party was given at the —Tax Collector Green closed his books on the 20th day of De cember, in accordance with the law, and at once issued executions against all defaulters. The total number issued amounted to 1,700, fully three-fourths of them against negroes: When the books were closed 824,915 had been collected, leaving about S8,000 of taxes un paid. Since then about Si,000 has been collected. Of the whole amount collected §6,000 has been paid to the state, §S,140,SS to the nifty school commissioner, §377,16 to the Tax Receiver, and the balance to the county treasurer, except a small amount yet in the hands of tre collector. The ex ecutions are in the hands of the bailiffs in the several districts, and Clerk Killeu tells us that he hopes a considerable amount more will be collected, though ic is known positively that many negroes will not be found, they having changed their place of residence. This loss to the county and state could be avoided if the time of closing the books shouid be fixed at an earlier date. i—Mr. G. W..McDowell brought to Perry Tuesday several stalks of cotton tiiat were covered with a new crop of leaves, squares, and a few half grown green holes. We have also been toold that the roots of sugar cane have sprouted out where left in the ground. Besides these results of summer in the. winter season, manv fruit trees have bloomed, and strawberries of the second crop have been gath ered. Many of our eldest inhabi tants say they never saw the like here before. —The store of Messrs. C. F. Cooper & Co. was burglarized last Saturday night. The entrance was effected 'through -the side door, the fastening of which was insecure. Money was the object sought, as nothing was missed ex cept about §2,50.that.had been left in the drawer, and possibly a few cigars and a small amount of. to bacco. Several negroes are sus pected, but evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest has not been secured. ■ - residence of Mr. T. B. Edmund- son last Friday night, and we learn that it was well attended. On Thursday night previous the young people enjoyed quite a large social party at the residence of Mr. F. C. Henderson, and several others were given to the young people the week previous. Mr. T. A. Coleman, who is a student at Emory Collegers spend ing Christmas with his sister, Mrs. J. T. Ellis, and other relatives at Henderson. He will return to Oxford on Wednesday. Mr. J. T. Ellis and wife attend ed the festival at Henderson last Tuesday night, by the ladies of that enthusiastic little town. The ladies of that town are raising money to re-cover the Methodist' church, and we learn that quite a neat little sum was realized. Mrs. A. E. Wimberly went to Gordon last week to spend Christ mas with relatives, and we are sorry to note that while there she received a telegram announcing the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. J. F. Bragg. The residence of Mrs. Jim Har rison, at Grovania, is nearing its completion, and has the appear- aDce_of being a handsome resi dence. Mr. John D. Graves, who is lo cated at a saw mill on the E. T., T. & G. R. R., is here on a visit to his father. Mr. Ezekiel Wimberly, Jr., a late student; at Emory College, went to Columbus to spend the Christmas, and while there ac cepted quite a: lucrative position with the Columbus oij mill. While we regret to lose Zeke out of our social circle, we wish him much success. A very sad and unexpected death occurred here last Friday morning at about nine o’clock— the death of Mr. J. F. Bragg. Mr. Bragg was a native of Jones' county, but liyed a portion of his life £in Wilkinson, from whence he moved to this, county and set tled on the Bryant Brown planta tion, residing there until his death, being in the 35th year of his age. While he was not a member of any religions denomination, he was a kind husband and a devoted father, and leaves a bereaved wid ow and two little girls to mourn his loss. The blow was very se vere to the bereaved parents, and I hope the good Lord will give them strength, and enable them to look through falling tears and say, •‘Lord, Thy will be done.” May they be enabled to lean upon the arm of-Jesus in this and every trial, feeling that “the Lord doeth all things well.” The .body was taken to Gordon for burial. “A precioas one from home is gone; A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can he filled.” Joshua Lawrence. Dec. 30,1889: —A change of schedule went into effect on the Perry Branch railroad last Monday mornirig. There was no change made in the leaving time of the morning train,, rror in the arrival of the noon train. The afternoon train leaves at 3:05 instead of. 2:15, and' the night train arrives at 9:25 instead oE 8:55. —Capt. F, AL King, of Ferry, has in his possession a memento of his earlj life, the like of which very few men can boast It is the first dress he ever wore, having worn, it on the 18th of December, 4S years ago. It is linen, hand- lace arid embroidery—all remark ably well preserved. — Parents and guardians who desire their children to attend' the Perry public school, will find Mr. C. E. Gilbert at tbe drug store ready to give them receipts for incidental fees and tuition. It is desirable in every respect that pupils should enter the first day Sear Tlrarp’s . Farewell,. 1SS9! We welcome the new year. Christmas'was rather dull. We hope the new year will be prosperous to all. If has rained out here at last, and we are looking for cold weath er. ■ 7 A' I think the fnrmera through here have employed - plenty of hands for another year. The oat crop .is looking very well since the last warm weather commenced. The acreage of wheat sown this year is not as great as was last season, I am sorry to say. Mr. J. B. Hunt has 2J acres planted, and he says he must have 624 .bushels Miss Alice Wood, of Perry, spent the latter portion of last week in our vicinity. Messrs. Jim Cardey^and Milton Heard, visited theirmany relatives in Bibb county last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Millner, of Buelah, Ala., are visiting their brother, Mr. J. B. Hunt arid fami ly- Wonder where Bob spent the Christmas at?. Old fellow, yon had better come back and stop - all this grieving among the girls: "Miss Mamie Parker, of Hart, Bibb county, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. M Heard. Rome—and Jeff— are very familiar with Milton H. at this time. We learn that Mr. nnd Mrs. W. M .Blewster will leave 1 us and go to-Fort Talley. . Mr. Blewster aud his wife have-been in our midst only a year, but they have gained many friends, who regret to see them leave. Mr. George Stripling spent the latter part of last-week near Pow- ersville, with his brother;. Mr. Yancy Jordan. ' He carried his little neiee, Ida, home. Mr. Frank King has moved in the house recently occupied by Mrs Thompson. We welcome-Mr. King here. The Champion debaters will dis cuss, whether the roads in Hous ton should be worked by: taxation or not,, next Saturday. Any one wishing to hear some orations on tbe subject, can get a free ticket and.step in. Messrs. Charlie and Arch Parker "have left our neighborhood line! gone to Dooly. We regretted see- tbem leave, for they were two of our favorites in society. The Tenth District Alliance met last Saturday evening,- and after deciding tbe we never haclenongb members to carry it on properly, we disbanded. It seems that we are going to have some trouble iu getting a school at Pine Level. There are not enough children-in the neigh borhood to pay a teacher. A reception was given at the res idence of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. San- defur last Wednesday, in honor of Mr. W. A. Gray, who was married to Miss Lillian Durden, of Eman uel county, last Sunday. The bride is one of Emanuel’s fairest belles, and the groom is a prosper ous young man from Houston, the oldest son of Mr. J. D. Gray. The dinner was excellent,the table fair ly groaned under its burden: ev erything to suit the appetite was before the eye. Mrs. S. is a good one in the kitchen. We wish for the happy pair a long-life, and may every station on the road of life be thronged with peace and prosperity. Plow Boy. Dec. 31st 1889. & GILBERTS Spirits, Oils, GKLsiss and IE=-CLtt37\ STATIONERY AND PEILFIAIERY i-amps, Lamp G-coods, ZEtc. PRESCRIPTIONS pl^FiiLLV GC:V: 0, Eff-Sperial atienijaB-gireri io PAefeAGE.013DECS. ? TIDED. Give ns a trial. HOLTZCLAW FJT f§ Will Be in Perry about Ci"-Zl. ZESTS" 1st- 1S90. I will sell them cheap, for or on time. Wait and see them. cash c. a?. Barsha PERKY, GEOKLii-L, L F. WATER’S SPECIALTIES IN FALL All Wool HENRIETTA CLOTH All Wool Filled ' ?n. w.u'K n- All Wool FLANNEL SUITINGS, Fl'iii. wide at ,0c. —The attention of onr farmers is called to the advertisement of W. B. ■& O. G. Sparks, cotton factors, Macon Ga. They propose to loan money at lowest bqnk rates, and will sell males and gnano at rock bottom prices, for cash or on time. All business transacted with these gentlemen will prove satisfactory in every particular. —Christmas passed iu Perry without any unusual excitement, thongh it was- thoroughly enjoya ble. There were no serious cas ualties, and very few went beyond the bounds of sobriety. The small boys had an abundance of fun with fireworks, horns, and such con trivances, and the merchants say trade was very good. As usual, the negroes flocked to town from the neighboring country, and the streets were thronged throughout !he week. —We regret to learn that Capt. J. B. James, of Fort Talley was seriously gored by a cow last Saturday, and one of bis arms broken in two places. Particu lars have not been given ns. His many friends throughout the county sincerely hope that he may suffer as little as possible, and that recovery may be rapid and com plete. > —A number of young ladies and gentlemen, devotees of the terpsi- chorean-art, enjoyed, a waltzing party at .the Perry Rifles a. miry some-iy trimmed with hand-made Monday night. .There had be-u r .:N. Tattle will sell at Pablic outcry in Perry Jan. 7th, to the highest cash bidder, 15 head of >f well bred-horses. Mostly mares and many of them iu foal. This is not Texas stock, but is large sized and of good color, form and action. See posted bills. Attention, Stonewall Alliance. no extensive*, preparations, ouiy two out-of-town young ladies at tended, and the muhic was famish ed by the serenade trio baud, bo we are informed that the affai was thoroughly enjoyable through out. The members <if.StonewaII.Sufc- yiiance are earnestly requmted to .ssemble at- the court house in Perry nest Saturday, January 4tb, at 2- n’cloek ,p. m. Business of mpyrtance is' to be attended ..to.. C. A. Thursionc, —It is to be sincerely hoped that the connty political campaign -will not open as early this year as it did two years ago. —Any one wishing to gin cotton at the Perry Tanety Works this season, will please bring it in im mediately, as I shall take the press out next week. E. J. Fullee, Lessee. ^ eD , S ^ , J. ys CASSOIERES, irom 25c. to 81.25 per vaid. Men s CORKSCREW and BLUE FLANNEL SUITS at310 00 Laches and Men's GOSSAMERS and RUBBEk COATS ' Ladies aud Men’s, Boys’ and Girls’ RUBBER SHOES Men s and Boys’ SHIRTS from 50c. to §1.25 each §10.00 to°§1500 arrel BEEE0H - L0ADI N*' SHOT GUNS, Lorn Large lot of PORCELAIN PLATES, CUPS and SAUCERS, cheaper than granite. • che £? a f. the ^ ea P 0 st. all the standard Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Shoes, Clothing, Hardware, Crockery arid Groceries. ^“Examine my stock, end get prices. Jan. 24,1889. mm ze\ PERRY, GEORGIA. GKEOIRGKEi PERRY, UPALTrij. GEORGIA, H TJ7E5, 3ST-I TlJEE ifel IIJQTJi! i Ml -§§*iV-I ir! in in ifei f T. Parlor Suite, Chamber SuiIs, Bedsteads, CIiair.s.Tables Safes, Mattresses, Bureaus, ete.ofall descriptions. Complete Undertaking Department. DecSJ p| p CeHMliOl And GENERAL GROCERS, H yrdpij.uj!? IwlR i 0j 461 ’ 463 > 465 Mulberry Sti-ee t, ... MACON, GA. f f haadl ' m * COTTON ’ ^agamofferoursemcesto tne planters of Houston and contiguous counties. Advances Mads on COTTON in STOBE at 8 Per Cent. The Underwriters have fixed the rate of INSURANCE ON COTTON IN OUR WAREHOUSE LESS than any other house in the City. We give our personal attention to all business, and treat all patrons with fail- m ness and courtesy, A„^S fc ' ClaSS stfppHe8 <>“ hand,arid Rust Proof O its a sowhltv a.ug. io—6ms. ^ ^ DAYIS :& BALKCOM. CLARENCE H. CUBBEDCE, GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHER. 572 CHERRY STREET. MAcON, GEORGIA. rockerf, Oiasswan, Tinware, “Excelsior 11 and “Capiiola’ Sores and flanges, JOHNSON & ESTES macon. Georgia. 554 to 560 Poplar Street, Campbell & Jones’ Old Stand. EITHER FOR CASH OR ON TIME A FULLLINE OF BEST GRADES OF AMMONIATED GUANO ACID PHOSPHATE and COTTON SEED MEAL always ob hand &Jimeisoma fan* -rii. b„ Sm “ pleased to have his friends remember him. db b / M-* - ■