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-—— — — — —,— . . ' ' JOHR H. HODGES, Proprietor. DEVOTED TO HOWE INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND GULYU::‘2. —■ ■ ■ . J" 01.SO A TEAR INADVANCE. #f| XXIX. a .. - ... .*... PEREY, HOUSTON GOUNTY. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBEE 27, 1900. NO. 52. Lots of It Has been sold since our last announcement, but there’s,.... Come and see, and we are satisfied Death of Mrs. Eate Cater. Mrs. Kate Cooper Cater, widow Our Methodist Pastor. Rev. B. E Whittington; the hew pastor of the Perry Methodist ss, ^ mmm Happy New i?ear, with prosperity; to follow. c, MACON, BA, Money to loan to responsible farmers at a low rate of interest. My connection witb the cotton mills ot Macon gives me advantages unsurpassed in handling cottoh consigned to me, and I solicit your shipments. C. B WILLINGHAM. pOR High-Gut, heavy top sole Lace Shoes, good as a boot. For Men, $2.50 to $3.00* For Ladies, Peb. Grain Button, O. S. toe, $1.50. Children’s School Shoes, Glove Oalf, Button, 11 Felt Slippers are very comfortable. V ^For MrIm-nD Ladies.; '^ MACOOS t ; GEORGIA. If You Want Anything died at her home in Machn at 2 o'clock last Saturday morning. Tim body was brought to Perry for interment, accompanied by her three sons and Rev. j. G. Harrison of Macon, and two brothers-in-law, Messrs. John j. and L. F. Cater'of Forsyth. The funeral services were held Sunday morning in Perry at the home of Mr. C. F. Cooper, only brother of the deceased, The ser vices were feelingly conducted by Rev. J. G. Harrison of Macon. On account of heavy rain during the morning, the burial in Ever green Cemetery was not. until Sun day afternoon. ' J - •- - A large number of friends attend ed with the relatives. The floral re membrances, principally white roses, .were exceedingly beautiful. Mrs. Cater was born in Perry 46 years ago, and lived here about two- thirds of her 1 life. Bright’s disease, from which she suffered a year or more, caused her death. As child, maiden, matron, this writer knew .her well, and of her he knew ably good. She was most es timable' in' Christian character, a consistent .member of the Baptist ehhrch, a Christian, “ a truly good woman.: Her bereaved sons, mother, sisters and brother have the tenderest sym pathy of their many friends. A more extended notice of this most excellent woman will be pub lished later. ’ r day afternoon with his wife and two children. At the depot they were met by members of the church, and at the parsonage a number of ladies gave them cordial reception, with the larder well supplied for a short pe riod, and a good sapper prepared for their use. He attended Sabbath School Sun day morning, and although there was a heavy rain during the morn ing, a congregation of about forty heard his first sermon at the usual morning hour. ;:f ' The impression-he ufceatechis quite favorable, and there is good reason to believe bis service during the year will bring pastor and people close together in Christian fellow ship, and that the cause of religion will be materially advanced. Christmas in Perry. j Teachers’ Notice. Catarrh Cannot be Cucrd with Local Applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the dis ease. Catarrh is a blood or con stitutional disease, and in order: to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts direct ly on the blood and mucous sur faces. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is hot a quack medicine. It was pre scribed by one of the. best, physi cians in this . coup try v for- years, and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the Best tonics known, combined' with.’ the hest blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces,' The .perfect .coiucination of the. two ingredi ent/is :what produces such won derful "results- in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials free. ; F. J. Cheney &.Co., Props., Toledo, 0. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the best The Public Schools of Houston County for term of 1901 will open Monday, Jan. .7 th, 1901. Colored teachers will come to the Commissioner’s office on Saturday, Dec. 29th, 1900, or on Saturday, Jan. '5th, 1901, for the purpose of making their contracts. Geo. W. Smith, C. S.. C. Ferry, Ga., Dec. 26th, 1900. In Perry Christmas of 1900 was practically a counterpart of several successive.like seasons, save that the weather could not have been more agreeable. . Saturday and Monday the trade with the mercants was excellent and the crowds large Though many jugs came through the express office, there was compar atively little drunkenness, and only three arrests that we heard of. There were only two fights .on the streets, one Saturday and one Mon day night. The usual amount of fireworks, but no serious, casualties. The. Christmas tree for Monday- night was called off on. account of the scarlet fever scare. Tuesday night the young men gave a reception to the ycung ladies at the Wells House. To All, With Prosperity. —We hope our farmers will re port to - us the weights of the big hogs they kill, and other items of news. —-Not until last Friday were we informed that Mr. Aber B. Irby was married on the 17th of Oetber last to Hiss Lula Smith, at the home of the bride’a parents near 'Snow, Doo ly county. For the first time since that happy event they were in Perry one day last week. , Their home is now at Henderson. Mr. Irby is a clever gentleman and an excellent farmer, deserving the happiness and prosperity that.we hope will be bis portion continually. To The Deaf. A rich lady, cured of her deaf ness and noises in the bead by Dr Nicholson’s Artificial Ear Drams gave $10,000 to bis tnstute, that deaf people unable to pro cure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 1474. The Nicolson Institute, 780 Eighth Avenue, New York. —Early Bird and Schnapps To bacco, g5c lb by the box. J. D. Mabtin, Jb. Election Notice. —Mr. Josiah Bass, one of Hous ton’^ prominent citizens,- writes as follows : “After trying various remedies, without obtaining any Benefit, I wa'scurofi sound and well by M-ucalee Gliill Stop". " It is the best renie'dy in existence for chills, fever.and malaria.” EyeTy bottle guaranteed', it costs, you'nothing if it fails to cure-. Sold by drug gists all 50 ctff,. Manufactured-by H. J. Lamar & Sons, Macon-, Ga. RE GROOM SUITES. PARLOR SUITES, I5LDRUUM TABLES, SIDEBOARDS, CHAIRS BEDSTEADS, MATTRESSES, SPRINGS, WINDOW SHADES AND POLES, BABY CARRIAGES, ETC., You can save money at Paul’s Furniture Store. A complete lino of COFFINS and CASKETS always on hand. GrEORGrE PAUL, ferry, Ga. --,1 tan 1 MAGQN’S fashion store We have the most Up-tOvI>ate Ladies’ Outfitting Department in Middle Georgia. Everything Keady-to-Wear/ Besides all,.high-grade mer cliaiidise. If ybu buy from us you get the Style- WE GUARANTEE every tiling to .lie satisfactory or refund your-money. SAMPLE ORDERS Will receive prompt and careful attention. Call on us when in Macon. WE PAY THE EXPRESS On all cash orders of ; $5,000 and over—except on heavy, do mestics; . McCALL’S •RAZA'R.'R PATTERNS, lflc. and 15c. NoneBe^S": Everything Marked in Plain Figures, and the Same LoW Price to Everybody. 552 and 554 CHERRY —Flavoring Extracts, at the Perry Post. Office.. PENNSYLVANIA PUKE BYE, EIGHT YEARS OLD. OLD SHARPE WILLIAMS. Four furQuartal of 'this'Fjne Old, Pure RYE WHISKEY, We ship on approval in. plain,- sealed boxes, with no marks to indicate.con tents. When iyou receive itand-test it, if- it. is- nbt-satisfactory, return it at our expense and we wil return your §3.50. We guarantee this brand to be EIGHT YEARS OLD. Eight bottles for §6 50, express prepaid; "12 bottfes for $9 50 express prepaid- One gallon jug, express prepaid, S3 00 ; 2 gallon jug, express prepaid, $5 50. No charge forboxing. —Apples; Oranges, Nuts - , Rai sins and Cbcoanuts, cheap for -Xmas. “ . Fred M. Houser. If you want a Wagon or Buggy it will pay you to look over my prices and samples. FREd. M. Houser. WANTED—A competent house keeper for private family, Address Lock Box 98, Perry,Ga -Fire-crackers and Roman Candles, at -F. M. Houser’s. When the stomach is tired out it must have a;rest, but we can’t; live without food. Kodo! Dyspep sia Cure “digests what you eat” so that you can eat all the good food you want while it is restoring the digestive organs to health. It is the only preparation -that digests all kindldf food. H., M. Holfcz- claw’s Drugstore. —Unless sooner. sold at private sale, I will selLmy Horse, Buggy and Harness at Public out-cry be fore the court bouse door on the first Tuesday in January, 1901. J. D MARTin, Perry, Ga. —The dwelling in Perry former ly occupied by Mr. L. A. Houser for rent by Fred M. Houser 413 I hird Street, MACON, GA. , I have recently returned in harness to meet'my old friends, and will endeavor to make as many new ones as possible. I am now prepared to FEED ALL WHO COME, and will give them a cordialgreeting and satisfy the inner man with the best in the market at most reasonable prices. My Restaurant, is more ESPECIALLY for LADIES, having no connection with saloons If you -wantanything choice to eat r -yon wi know ■ That Isaac’s a the place io go. -Old Veteran Caterer, E. ISAACS. We handle all the leading brands of Rye and- ■ - a Bourbon Whiskies and will save yon .. s'; ~ I 150 50 Per Cent, on Your Purchases:' - Quart, Gallon! Kentucky Star Bourbon, S 35 §125 Elkridge Bourbon— 40 Coon HoUow Bourbon 45 Melwood Pure Bye. 50 Monogram Bye.... 55 McBrayer Rye ; 60. Baker’s AAAA. ..".05- O. O. P. (Old Oscar Pepper) 65 Old Crow ... 75. Fincher’s Golden Wedding .... "To Hoffman House Rye 90 Mount Vernon. 8 years old..... 100 Old DiUinger Rye, 10 years old, 125 The above are only a few brands. Send for a catalogue. *ll other Roods by tha gallon, snch as Com Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandies, etc., sold equally as low, rrom §125 ^gallon and upward. - Wemake a speciasty of-the Jug Trade, and.aU ordershy Flail or Telgeraph win have our- prompt. attention: Special inducements offered. Mail Orders shipped same day of the receipt of orders • 190 .2 00 225 240 240 250 -250 300 350 400 The Altm.iyer & Flaten Liquor Company, 606,508, 510, 512 Fourth:. Street, .near ' rT - = onPassengcr.Hepot.' - -- - - MACON, GEORGIA. If yon haven't a regular, healthy movement, of the bowels every day. you’re sick, or will be. Keep your bowels open, and be well. Force, in the shape of violent physic or .pill poison, is dangerous. The smoothest; easiest, most perfect way oj bowels clear and clean Is to take Pleasant; Palatable, Potent; Taste Good. Do Good, Never Sicken, Weaken, or Gripe. 10c. 25c 50c. Write for free sample, and booklet on health. Address Starling Bemedy Company, CMcigo, GSBS| 5.» Tori. S22a KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN Don’t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life Away. To quit tobacco easily and forever, he mag netlc. full of- life; nerve and vigor,'-take No-To- Bae, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men strong, . All. druggists, -• g|. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free. Address ■ Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York .An election will be held on Sat urday, Deccember 29th, Inst., for Mayor of Perry to fill the unex pired term. The vacancy caused by the resignation of W C Davis Mayor. Dec 12th, 1900. By order of; City Council. -v Thos M Killen, Clerk. When you need a. soothing and healing antiseptic application for any purpose, use the original De- Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve, a well- known cure for piles and skin dis eases. It heals sores without leav ing a scar. Beware of counter feits. Holtzclaw’s Drugstore., —Knife, Fork and Spoon Children, a beauty for 20/. At Perry Post Office. for —High Grade Acid and Bright Ccfifon Seed Meal, Good for grain On hand for sale, or Exchange for Cotton Seed. J. P. Cooper, Perry, Ga. Agent for Chattanooga two-horse Chilled Plows, also for White Hickory Wagons W. D. Day. De’Witt’s Little Early Risers are dainty little pills, but they never fail to cleanse the liver, re move obstructions and invigorate the system. Holtzclaw’s Drugstore WANTED—Active mah of good character to deliver and collect in Georgia for old estab lished manufacturing wholesale house; S900 a year sure pay. Honesty more than experience required. Our referenc, any bank in this city. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope Man ufacturers, third floor 331 Dearborn st.,Chicago. AfPi ZEat. a-rLd. Bleep. We can satisfy you in every particular. Under new management, well illuminated, home like, everything selected to afford comfoet. Best rooms and table service. $1.00 to $2.00 PER RAY; Convenient to business center of the city. If you are in search of a com pletely satisfactory situ ation, come this way. W. A. Herin, Prop’r. Next to Academy of Music, MACON, GA. ELow Are Yoar Kldnen ? Dr.Hobbe’Spai pie free- AatLSti Digests what you eat. Itrartfficladlydigeststhefoodandaida Nature in strengthening and recon* structing the exhausted digestive or* gans. It is the latest discovereddjgest* ant and tonic. No other preparation can approach it in eiflcieacy. It in* Don’t Forget the Door. cr. Robert McCrary.—-tJohn A. Reid. Our stock'is now complete, consisting of a large- and choice selection of Watches, Diamonds, Cut Glass, StatuaPY and Novelties, and everything nsually found in a first-class Jewelry Store. Yow is the time to select your Holiday, Wedding and Birthday Presents.’ . REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 320 Second St., MACOK, GA. —s OF:- Shoes, Dry Goods, Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Millinery, Ladies’ Skirts, Capes and Jackets. IN FACT THIS IS THE STORE WHERE YOU CAN Shoes, Shoes. We sell on y the'very best that are manufactured. Ev ery pair that leaves our store is guaranteed to give satis faction or money refunded. They go at Factory cost dur ing this stcc-taingjsale. Clothing. As complete a stock of Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing as can be found in Georgia. AH go at Manufac turers’ oost during the stoe -taking sale. Dry Goods. This line we sell absolutely without profit. stocK-taking sale hundreds of. dollars worth of Dress Goods, Domestics, Notions and Ladies’ Furnishing Goods will be sold for inudh less than New York cost. Ladies’ Capes and Skirts We have Plush for one-half the first of “be season prices. Capes from 85c. to Jj>20.00 each. Millinery. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Sick Headache, Gastralgia-,Cramps and all other results‘o'1 imperfect digestion. Price 50c; a&d iH. I contains 2)4 time small size. Book all about dyspepsia maUedfree Prepared by E. C. DeWITT A OO. Chicago. We have just received two fall lines of Drummers’ Samples, and can sell yoa Millinery or Millinery Furnishings at half what regular Millinery Establishments are compelled to charge. When you are in Macon com8-to see us. We will save you money on anything that yon have to buy. 414 & 416 Third St. MACON, G-A. Next Door to Roff Sims’ Old Stand. 1 , ~ Us Mm -Ws Wi BBH -