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NEWS, Perky, Thursday, December 11. EADS, NEEL & 00 552Tmd 554 CHERRY STBEET, MACON, GA. I3ub progressive clothing firm have just opened their magnificent new alee- rooms at tbo nnmbeis designated above, and here mavUu found the largest and best assorted stock of Clothing and Gents’gPnmishings to bo found in the state. lie vast Salesrooms have been fitted up with all the conveniences known to the retail trade, and the army. of sales men, who have won an enviable popular ity for their house by their polite and accommodating ways, will be found in the new house ready to offer to their old friends better bargains than ever. The entire stock of goods is new; allot the old goods will be closed out in the old store, and everybody who visits the new emporium will find a brand new • stock, and the. largest and handsomest clothing establishment in Georgia. Don’t forget the place, 552 and 551 CHERRY STREET, MACON, GA. Fire Limits of Perry. The fire limits extend from Dri Sims’s office north to Major Brun son’s residence, then down Com merce street to the railroad, down the railroad south to Main street, up Main street to Dr. Sims’s office. Any one shooting any fireworks within these limits shall be fined 81.00 for each offense. By order of council. J. B.-Clark, Clerk Notice to Stockholders. . The stockholders of The Perry Loan and Savings Bank are hereby notified to attend the annual meet ing on Wednesday, the 7th day of . January, 1891. The board of di rectors for 1891 will be elected. J. D. Martin, Cash’r. Perry, Ga., Dec. 11,1890. —» . . To Town Tax Payers. The payment of Perry town tuxes is pow in order. The books will be closed on the 20th of De cember, sure. Call at court house, office of Clerk Superior court. J. B. CLARK, Clerk Perrj Town Council. — Notice. Mr. F. S. Cater is desirous that his friends oE. Houston and adjoin ing coduties, should know that he is now with the Empire Store, Ma con, Gn., where he will be pleased to eeo them, and give special atten tion to all orders entrusted to his I MUST HAVE IT. All indebted to me will please call at ouca and settle, C. P. Marshall, Perry, Ga. SidewalkGieaiiings. &0CAI, news 0?£OWK and county] toJay!* rBtm38 -two. weeks.from , -'Tke tax books of Perry will close on Saturday, the 20th inst. I -ir^ e state and county tax books wjll close on the 19th inst, Friday of next week, : : • »_ ; Mrs. J. E. Cooper, of Huuts- ville, Ala., is in Perry visiting her sister, Mrs. N. P. Miller. HOUSTON’S FUTURE STANDING. The future of Houston county in all things material will be fully u^fial to the meritoijous efforts of its citizens. We" can, if -We will, make it pre-eminently the best county in Goorgia—the Empire state of the South. —We have just received a nice lot of Jeans. C. E. Cooper & Co. * ■ 3 .. ¥ -I ' -V '-I’/ - - ■ - ' S Georgia Rust Proof Oats. An 90 Cents a Bushel. I have for sale 400 bushels of first-class Genuine Georgia Best ProoE Oats, on farm near Perry. T. D. Gurr. JZpry the celebrated Momaja Coffee, the perfect blend. For sale by w. M. Davis, Perry, Ga. If you want a fine suit ot Clothes cheap, go. to C. P. Marshall’s. ' V Perry, Ga —Go to C. F. Hat Cooper & Co. for —I want all your Cotton Seed. Best prices paid. B. P. Marshall. We buy Cotton Seed. C. F. Cooper & Co. -—Get a good Hat at | 0. P. Marshall's. —Don’t fail to give us a trial whenever vou want to buy any thin". Will do our best for you. ° C. F. Cooper & Go. —We havajust received a large lot of Hats, and can suit anybody. C. F. Cooper & Co. —Lookout for our advertise ment iu next week’s paper. -S C. F. Cooper & Co. SteaIs "CTp Ami while you are waiting /or others to blow their whis tles we can gin you out 011 tlie Ay Remember -we gm for |1.50 and not for fun—if you think there is fun with out money in ginning you arc sadly mistaken. We are always ready for both. Bring in your cotton, 120 saws will roll it right out. E. J. FULLER, Uesse Perry Variety Works. Later than in any season for several years, cotton has remained unpicked in the fields this year. -It is reported that a public school will be taught next season just outside the dferporate limits of Perry. —It now seems probable that the Houston Improvement' Com] pany Wi}! not: be organized until after Christmas •Mr.’E.- S. Wellons received bis Christmas present last Monday- morning. It is nice little cherub— a new girl baby. —Perry real estate is advancing in value, A building lot sold last week for §600,'that was bought for 8225 about a year ago. —Many Houston farmers are determined that their need for day laborers next year shall not be as great as it was this year.: : —Regular meeting of Stonewall sub-Alliance next Saturday after noon at 3 o’clock. A full attend, ance is earnestly desired. —Senator Culpepper and Repre sentative Holtzclaw spent'last’Sat urday, and,§Sunday morning, at home with their families. ■The weather reached the freezing point last Monday night- and many Houston hogs were slaughtered Tuesday morning. —Messrs. J. W. Wimberly and A. P. Jones, of Henderson, attend-; ed the National Alliance conven tion at Ocala, Florida, last week. Joy accompanied the little stranger that came last Thursday morning to the household of Rev. J. C. BrewtoL—a precious girl baby. —Mr. McM. Rainey was hap-j pier than usual Tuesday morning, the cause being a new girl baby at his house—just like her mother. —Mrs., R. L. Cuter, who had been visiting her parents, Col. and Mrs. C. C. Duncan, at Perry, re turned last Friday to her home at LaFayette, Ala. —Those farmers in Houston who made most cotton per acre were able to control pickers enough to gather the crop as it opened. This is a pointer. .—The boys and young men are put on notice that the shooting of fireworks is prohibited within cer tain limits of Perry. See the of ficial notice in another column. —Mr. W. H. Norwood assumed, additional dignity last Tuesday morning. He’s a grandpa now.; The youngster is the first son of Mr. aud Mrs. E. F. Bronson, of Macon. —Madam Rumor declares that the marriage is off that.she report ed would take place in Perry on the 17th inst. However, there are several others spoken of. Dates are not giveu. —The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Perry Loan and Savings Bank will be held on the first Wednesday in January next. A board of directors for 1891 will be elected: —There is probably more unsold Houston county cotton, held for better prices, than ever before since the war, at this season of the year. This is positive evidence that our farmers are prospering. —Mr. J. G. Holtzclaw returned home last Saturday from a visit to his wife, who is sick at the home of her parents in Savannah. Her many friends will be glad to learn that she is better than she was a week ago. —There will be two sales of . per sonal property in the county with in the next week. At theJ. J. Marsbbui ue place, east of Houston Factory, on the 15th inst, aud at the Dr. Means place, near. Elko, on the 17th inst. —Messrs. J. D. Martin and J. G. Holtzclaw went up to Macon last Sunday morning, having been summoned to serveas jurors in the United States Coart, in the con spiracy case from Dodge county. Both were excused from serving, jjr. Seaborn Hickson, of Ma con county, has purchased a por tion of the old Dr. McGebee place, about six miles east of Perry, and will move to Houston with his family next week. Houston will gam a good farmer and an excel lent citizen. —Rev. D. D. Bateman, of Perry, temporarily with the Fort Talley Enterprise, will apply for admis sion to the South Georgia confer ence at Macon next week. We dare say he will pass the examina tion, and hope he will receive a good appointment. V'i.' r —H .' ViJO. . S -'St- The county .is extensive iu area, aril varied in the quality of soil, and in the products thereof. In climate, no section • of Georgia is more healthful than Houston, nnd in water our lands and people are abundantly blessed, with free run ning streams and pure currents reached by wells. All things considered, we abound hi’naturaTblessings, and we can reap their benefits fully if we strive earnestly and Intelligently. In agricultural products, we can garner everything absolutely need ed for man or beast- Those luxu ries that have, by constant use, be come necessaries, that cannot be produced profitably, can be se cured by means of the cotton that grows as well here as in any sec tion of the south. Ouir population—except the ne groes—embraces a people that are alike honest, intelligent, educated and energetic. The county through out . is liberally supplied with school houses and churches, and there is nothing material to wish for that cannot be obtained by means of honest and persistent endeavor.'' Perhaps an increased population of educated, intelligent progressive farmers is' desirable - ■ If so, that need will be ‘fully supplied if w6 assume the outward evidences of What we claim to be the true con dition. Not alone supply the per sonal comforts, but make our homes and their surrounding bright and attractive. Let every thing arouud us tell all beholdeis that the owner lives at home and enjoys the full benefits of his labor. Let our homps at all times be at tractive without as they are com fortable within. The farm should show evidences of thrift in its «vel 1- built houses, upright and well-fill ed barns, good fences—where fences are used—and good roads alongside. The yards speak vol umes, with well trimmed trees, flowers aud shrubs, that are pleas ant to look upou, and delightful through the fragance they emit. The horses, mules, cows, hogs, etc., should show that food of every de scription is plentiful, and that the master Is able to be generous to his beaets. In the towns the houses should be attractive, the yards beautiful with flowers and shrubs, and the streets well-kept. These things are outward evi dences of the material condition of our people, aud tell the stranger within our borders, and the travel er passing through, that ours is a favored land, aud that the people dwelling therein are prosperous and happy. Seeing these evidenceflbf thrift and contentment, people- from less favored sections will be attracted here, and soon our surplus acres will have resident owners who will till them' prpfitably; the citizen ship of the county connty will be so increased as to elevate our so cial status by supplanting the low grade of labor with educated farm ers. Taxable property will be en hanced ,in value, the products of the soil will be largely increased, and taxation .decreased in- rate. The picture is bright if we look it' right, and we can make the real ity, as bright as aqy- picture. that can be depicted. Show to aR who look that Hous ton is a most excellent county, and the people thereof are wo^jhy of their heritage. Judge John P. Ross. Last week GoV Northen ap pointed Mr. John P. Ross judge of the City Court of Macon. The appointment is a good one, reflects honor upon Houston coun ty, and promotes a most worthy young lawyer. - ■ • Judge Ross is a native of Fort Valley, son of Dr. aud Mrs. B. F Ross. He is scarcely more than 30 years old, but his earnest, intel ligent and energetic application to the practice of law has deservedly earned for him the prominence he has attained. Jndge*Ross is only following in the foot-steps of other former citi zens of Houston who have located in other sections of Georgia. There seems to be something about the atmosphere of Houston county that develops the Best qual ities of men, as is.. shown by the fact that Houstonians have a knack of earning positions in the front rank of business, professional or commercial; wherever they locate. Iu the person of Judge A. L Miller, of the Superior court, Ma xell circuit, Houston has furnished one of the. best judges who ever presided in Georgia. Judge, Ross will be auother sueh. Both will wiu greater eminence. - —Fresh Mullet, Shad and Oys ters every Saturday at, W. M. Davis’. Mrs. Clifford S. Otter, widow of the late Mr. i’hos. J. (Ju«?, of Per ry, died at; ihe Perry Hotel at 8 o’clock last Thursday night. The burial took:. place at Evergreen Cemetery, at 12 o’clock in. Friday. About three years ago Mrs. Ca ter suffered from a partial .stroke of paralysis, from which she never fully .recovered; -;; Gn Tuesday, De cember 2d, she was again prostra- ted by paralysis, and death follow ed. ; She leaves two children, Mr. John H. Powers; , of Perry, and Mrs. Evelyn Walker, of Boston, Mass., five grand children, a sis ter, Mrs. J. C. Gilbert,of Houston, other relatives, and many friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. Cater was about 66 years old, had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church since early childhood, was a most esti mable lady iu eyery respect, and was,held in high esteem by all who •knew her. The greater portion of her life had probably been spent in Hous ton, at Perry, and the circle of her frieuds was extensive. 1 These friends deeply sympathise with the sorrowing relatives in their be. reavement. A good woman has been called to her eternal reward. —We are satisfied that tbenum ber of meat, hogs in Houston is as large as ever before, including those that have been killed since winter began. This being a fact, the amount of meat will be more than sufficient to supply the fami lies of the farmers during next year. Much will be sold, provided we have enough cold weather to cure it properly. For several years the hog crop has been an increas. ing source of revenue to' Houston farmers, aud the indications are that the winter of 1890-91 will yield from this source a greater revenue than any previous winter. It seems now that “hog and homi ny” will be plentiful throughout Houston next year. —The proudest man in Houston county last Friday was Dr. W. E, Bunn, of Perry. On that day he killed aflarge'buck deer. In res ponse to an invitation, Capt. W. C. Davis, Dr. W. E. Bunn, and Messrs. J. M. Rountree and Hugh Lawson left Perry early that morn ing to engage in a deer hunt with Dr. Joseph Palmer and Messrs. J. F. Logan and M. H. Faulk. In less than two hours after the “stands” were taken, and the dogs turned loose, the deer was killed. As is the custom, a liberal quanti ty of the deer’s blood was smeared on Dr. Bunn’s person, Dr. Palmer officiating. —The election of county officers will take place on the. 7th day of January next, the first Wednesday. There is now no indication that there will be any opposition to the nominees, though there were ru mors . of independents several mouths ago. Nevertheless, there shonld be a full vote. The nomi nees are good and worthy men, and won their endorsement in a fair and free contest. Don’t forget the time. —Already-there has been some faint expression of the grumblers to anticipate misfortune to the fruit- crop. They say the weather has been too warm for the season, and that the sap in the trees will begin to flow prematurely, unless the weather becomes cold enough *to prevent it. This is true, but such an anticipation can only breed discomfort. Prepare for the best, •and utilize properly the seasons that come. —The changes in Houston c-iti- izenship this winter are mostly to the advantage of the county. A few excellent citizens have moved out of the county, but more have come in. The uew comers are Horn all sections, north, south, east and west, and the experience of the past is that those who come are so well satisfied that their influence persuades others to come. —Several other families have been forced to locate elsewhere because dwelling houses could not be secured in Perry. The business men of Perry certainly “stand in' their own light” by failing to erect dwelling houses sufficient to supply the demand. —Lookout-for Holtzclaw & Gil bert’s advertisement of Christiana goods next week They have a big lot on hand, and will sell beau tiful goods at very low prices. '—You can get anything you want for the table, at bottom prices, from W. M. -Davis. —We keep dll kinds of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Hardware and Groceries, and will sell as cheap as anyon C. F. Cooper & Go., Perry, Ga WRITTEN BY PHELYX. At this writing (Monday) the weather is very warm for the farm ers who have, killed their hogs. A meeting of the young people’s Social Club was held last Friday might; at the residence of Rev/ R. E. Story. A large number attend ed, and the occasion was thoroughly enjoyable , John . Story, a student-of the Butler high school, tame home yesterday. John has been, sick, but is reported, to be improving. Mr. J. B. Thompson, of Bibb county, was visiting here Sunday. Mrs. R. E. Story went to Bibb county on a visit last Sunday. The cards are out for two wed dings this week, but we will not give the names yet. We regret to note that Mrs. McD. Xing is suffering with rheu matism and neuralgia. Very few persons iu this section have sown any oats yet. Mr. Thomas Reddy will move from here to Macon to-morrow. We wish him success in his busi ness. ’ Wm. FuuAlin and Thomas Smith went ’possum hunting last Saturday night, and brought in three of the dirty whelps. We guess they had ,’pcssum and “ta- ters” for dinner Sunday. Mr. A. McD. King has cabbage plants in his garden six inches high. If the weather is not ex tremely cold after Christmas, he will bring you, Mr. Editor, a large hard head cabbage iu February, 1891. He had good heads in March' this year, and his plants are much earlier this season than last. Rev. R. E. Storey has beep clearing some land this fall.- We passed him the other day and he was throwing bis axe into a log like a youngbuck of sixteen. He is an energetic business man, and cannot bear to be idle. Advancing age and weak health will not stop him. He usually digs stumps out of his fields in winter, tokeepkim- sel f era ployed. He is as good to pull a stump ns a dentist is to ex tract a tooth. Too much cannot be said about his business.career. Dec. 8th, 1890. Powersyille, Ga., Dec. 6,1890. On last night, at about 12 o’clock, Mr.'T. J. Barden, living near this place, had the misfortune to have his barn, including all of his corn, fodder, oats, hay, cotton seed, plan tation tools, buggy, wagon and two fine mules, burned. This was unquestionably the work of incendiarism, but, as yet, no clue has been had to the perpe trator of the crime. Not less than 81,200 would coyer the damages. Mr/Burden is one of Houston’s best citizens, and is a poor mau. and such a calamity weighs heavi ly upon him. In fact, this strips him of everything, except his fam ily and his little farm. It is hoped that his friends, and the alliancemen of Georgia, will make good his losses. Sincerely, W. D. Crooji. Tax Payers Take Notice. LaVlUa News. EDITED BY UNCLE SAM. The weather, has changed at las and we hope it will continue cold. The farmers: are anxious . to put their hogs iu the smoke bouses. Mr. W. B. Kemp has some ex ceptionally fine hogs to kill. They are fat end round. There is still some cotton in the fields.' ^It will be Christmas soon, add then it is hoped we can all have a good time. Mr. M. F. Dorsett has made eight hundred gallons of syrup, and it is of excellent quality. He is a good farmer, has some: flue horses, and (be hogs he will kill are large and fat. We hope everybody can save their meat this year. Miss Millie Holmes visited the family of Mr. M. F. Dorsett i day last week. The farmers are unwilling to sell their cotton at the present low prices, and consequently money is scarce in the country. It is to be hoped that this wilL.never be the case again. Dec. 8th, 1890. Santa Claus’ Headquarters. HAMM* ^ W HOLES ALEJGROCEHS, Macon, - - - O-eorgaa., Do the largest business'pf any House in Middle Georgia who deal, DIRECTLY WITH THE PEOPLE. Saving largely increased our Caoital, we are determined, during the season of 1891 fJo sell on a closer margin and do .even more business BOTH FOR CASH AND ON TIME, Than we have ever done before. Send your orders, and call to see us at -A-llIarLce lEZead-QL-u-arters; 420 and 422 ThirdiStreet, - - Macon,’Ga. XAHQn, WtMlAB * «•» ’ Write for Special Prices to Alliance Clubs. I am required by the law to is sue fi fas’on the 20th of December against all delinquent and default ing tax payers in the county, and to place them in the- hands of an officer for collection. My books will therefore be closed on the 19th positively, and the law strictly complied with. Edwin Green, Dec. 9th, 1890. T.C.H.C. —The time must come when th e cotton crop of Houston county must average at least a bale to ev ery two acres cultivated. This is by no means extravagant, for the land can be brought to a much higher standard of excellence. This year Mr. T*. D. Warren, of Byron, has gathered from bis indi- idual farm u' bale for every 1J acres cultivated. Other farmers have done as well, and the entire county can be made equally pro ductive. The yield of other crops can be increased in like manner. This would involve a decrease of acreage cultivated per mule, but no redaction of the amount of fertil izers used. The labor would be less, and the consequent reduction in the cost of cultivation and har vesting, would give the farmer a. much wider margin of profft. > The intensive system will surely be practiced generally. —Quite a number of people, principally ladies and children, vis ited the brick kiln, jnst outside of the western limit of Perry, last Thursday and Friday nights. The spectacle was a novel and interest ing one to those who, had never seen a burning brick kiln. The kiln contained 85,000 brick; about twenty feet square, and about 12 feet high, so arranged with several opening at the base for the fire, and flues through it so-that the heat penetrated every portion of the pile. The glare of the fire, seen through the openings, and the fan ciful lights and shadows it created in the surrouning darkness,jnade a very pretty picture. The Brick burned will be ready for nse with in a few days. —The time is not far distant when Houston will lead all other counties in tbe Ubion in. the cul ture of peaches and other fruits. The area now so'devoted is exten sive, and-the attention of the en tire country is attracted to the Houston lands that are so admira bly adapted to this profitable in dustry. —A car load of salt has just been received by Mr. L. F. Cater, to fill the demand during hog kill ing season. —Gall at C. F. Cooper <fc Co’s, and buy you a pair of Shoes. —Remember our Moitoisto sell as cheap as any one. C. F. Cooper &Co. Subscribe for the Home Journal. Mr. L. M. ;Paul tells us that Sauta Claus has established head quarters at his store for the Christ mas season. -The variety of gifts is extensive and varied. Every child can be suited. Toys in end less variety. Then all the season able goods for the table are on hand, and the prices are low down. A more extensive or choice stock of Christmas goods was never ex hibited in Perry. Call early and get first choice. Read the adver tisement on another page. —Tickets for the county election should be ordered at once. HOUSTON FA1RERS READ. We are now ready to make you low prices for the highest grade fertilizer you can buy. Every seller of fertilizer claims to have the best, but have we not proved it in the past? The last pamphlet issued by the Georgia Agricultural Department, under date of Oct. 5th, 1890, contains analyses of all fertiiizers and chemicals sold in Georgia-the past season. This re port gives us the highest analysis on a complete guano—our “Plow- boysBrand”—rit itlso gives us the highest analysis on Acid Phos phate—our “High Grade Black Rock Dissolved Bone”—it also gives us the highest analyses on German Kainit. This is ja victory no concern has ever won before in Georgia. Write ns to fa. copy of this pamphlet and we will mail promptly. We are the largest holders of Cotton Seed Meal in the State — still we ask our friends to order early so as to get. their guanos home now, and be free from this tronble in the spring. Our brands for next season will be: Cotton Seed Jfeal 1 Pure German JIaiuit * — Edifcto Acid Phosphate Atlantic Add Pnosphate Georgia Chem. Wort* r Add (AugustaJ ) * s** Soluble Bone post rj? = - High Grade Black Rock I>la. Bone J a - “Pltmbojs Brand" Guano. ) Ammonia ‘-Standard Cotton-Seed lied" 3uano> from Col- **pid Hickory" Guano ') ton Seed. ‘•Alastodon" Guano' \ Ammonia from Blood . Alerryman A. D. Bone) and Fiah. Listers* Success The only Fresh Ani- „ Hanreat Queen) mal Bone Fertilizer „ .. Standard * | sold* in ' Georgia in Ground Bone 1891. We have made better arrange ments than ever before, and will guarantee that ho factory can sell as low as we will for same grade of fertilizers. ' Call to see ns at once, aud order your fertilizer now.- Rodgers, Worsham & Co., Office, 420 & 422 Third St., Macon, Ga. —A fine lot of fresh Butter and Cheese just.received at W. M. Davis’s. —C. P. Marshall can sell yon Shoes cheaper than any one. —This is the best time of the year to subscribe for the Home JOUBNAL. if HJ Just received f.*ora ZTeYVjYorloi full line of 'UIITJIilJEIJ, YVHVLAND .Sr CO'S. ] ; TheBest mi^e Coimtry. Everything-you want can be found at my store, at ISO rrre&JL PIECES. CALL AND BE CONVINCED. W. M. DAYIS, Perry, G-a. PURCHASES DELIVERED IN TO WN.! Largest, Cheapest and Most Elegant Stock of New Goods ever Brought to this Market. •you ARE INVITED to come in and inspect the' PRETTIEST, NEWEST, NICEST and MOST COMPLETE LINE OE NEW GOODS EVEE SPLENDID GOODS! BIG VARIETY! LOWEST PRICES! BARGAINS WITHOUT A PARALLEL! a. ip, dvc-A-e.shi^aIjXj, Corner CARROLL and JERNIGAN Streets, PERRY, GA. Z ■WilllSaAre XTotjl ZMTorLe-srl [ Y FALL AND WINTER STOCK is rapidly coming in, and I have some NICE, CHEAP GOODS to show to the people of a8:;:: Peiiy and^ ■XT'lciaa.It^r, My stock contains nearly everythingTh (jr Goods, Notions, Soots, Shoes, Hats, Hardware, Crockery, Glassware, Tinware and Groceries, See my Goods and get prices before buying elsewhere. EX CATEE, PERRY, GEORGIA. GEORG-E • PERRY, DEAI/EK TSr FURNITURE, m CASH 01 m INSTALLMENT. Parlor Suits, Chamber Suits, Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables Safes, Mattresses, Bureaus, etc. of all descriptions. Complete Uoderfakin