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p EBR Y, Thursday, January 24. LOCAL NEWg, Necessities Can be found at my store during the year 1901, both in Staple and Fancy line. Your patronage is solicited. Respectfully, W. B. SIMS. —If you want a mule, or sever al mules, call at Branan’s stables, Poplar street, Macon, Ga. He proposes ? to sell at lower prices than anybody. —If you want the Best Flour and Best Meal go to Tharp’s Mill Agent for the Celebrated Barns- ville Buggies. W. D. Day. Repair Shop. I have opened a Repair Shop in the Oliver building, and am bet ter prepared than ever to repair Watches, Clocks, Guns, Pistols, Bicycles etc, Charges reasonable. All Work guaranteed. All asked is atrial. J. S. Rainey, Perry, Ga. 3 SPECIALS. 3 The Best Georgia Cane SYRUP cheap by the barrel. The Best in town for the money. And Plenty of SALT in white cloth sacks. You can save money by baying these things from Fred. M. Houser, Ferry, Georgia. Artificial Digestion. Is that all you want? It is not all that you can get. T. & P. Stomach Tablets contain the best digestive agents. These digest the food; but if this was all they would not and could not cure you. They have combined with these digest ive ferments, Tonics that act directly on the organs of digestion, and Laxatives that regulate the Liver and Bowels, put ting the system in condition to perform its own work. This means that if yon will half way take care of your stomach, a cure is certain. T. & P. Stomach Tablets are for sale by all druggists. 50c. a box. Free sample by mail if you will write for it. TAYLOR & PEEK DRUG CO., MACON, GA. WANTED—Active man of good character to deliver and collect in Georgia for old estab lished manufacturing wholesale house; $900 a year sure pay. Honesty more than experience required. Our referene, any hank in this city, enclose self-addressed stamped envelope Man- ntacturers, third floor 5@4 Dearborn st.,Chicago. c. z. McArthur, DENTIST, fort valley, Georgia. Office over Slappe/s Drugstore. Loans negotiated on improved farms, at lowest market rates, and on most liberal terms. Business of fifteen years standing. Sore than three million dollars in loans negotiated. Facilities unsur passed. HOWARD X. SMITH, Vo. 814 Second St., Macon, Ga. Sent Delegates to Brunswick, A large and enthusiastic meet ing of leading citizens of Perry, Ga., was called to order at the Court house this Monday morn ing, January 21st, 1901. On motion Col. 0. C. Duncan, Sr. was chosen chairman and Thos. M. Killen* secretary. The object of the meeting was then stated by chairman to be to induce the Brunswick & Birming ham Railroad to run their pro posed line through Perry, Hous ton County. On motion the Mayor of Perry, J.-P. Duncan, and W. H. Nor wood, Judge A. C. Riley, J. D. Martin, F. M. Houser, and Judge S. T. Hurst were appointed a committee to go to Brunswick on Wednesday next and represent us, advocate our interest at the Bruns wick meeting and to do and per form all other things necessary to secure the desired object. On motion it was unanimously resolved that the said committee be authorized to pledge the right- of-way through Houston county and the sum of $10,000. G. C. Duncan, Chairman, Thos. M. Killen, Secretary. —The Fort Valley knitting mill is nearly ready to begin opera tions. The building is complete, and as soon as the machinery, which has been received, can be put in position, the manufacture of underwear will commence. The capital is entirely local, the stock holders being H. A. Mathew, F. O. Miller. M. S. Brown, A. J. Evans,' J. M. Jones, W. C. Fagin, L. L. Brown. Mr. F. O. Miller is president, and Mr. J. M. Jones treasurer and general manager. — —Several days ago we were told that the wife of a Houston County farmer last year sold near ly $400 worth of milk and butter. The average per cow was about $92, and she calculated that about half of this was clear profit. She was so situated that she sold readi ly. the entire milk and butter product of the cows, except that used by the family. —Though there are three trains to and from "Perry daily, except on Sunday, people can go direct to Macon and points above Fort Valley only on the train that leaves Perry at 1:50 p. m. Pas sengers from Macon and above can come direct to Perry on the train that leaves Macon at 12:05, arriving here at 1:25 p. m. ■ j —Thursday morning eight road defaulters will be tried in the Court house before Commissioner Dennard for failing to work the roads in the Upper Town district, or to pay the commutation tax as repuired by law. All are ne groes. ; —Mr. Hinespeter, representa tive of the Music House of F. A. Guttenberger, & Co. returned to Macon last week, but will return to Perry whenever orders have been received for the tuning of four or five pianos. BARRED P. ROOKS. Again I am offering for sale Eggs from this excellent breed of poultry. 75c. for 15. McM. Rainey, Perry, Ga. Incubator For Sale. One 200 egg Stahl Incubator, in good condition, for sale, At home near Perry, EL Dennard, —Rebound Second-hand School Books, almost good as new, but cheaper, at - Perry Post-Ceeice. —A new lot of Men’s Overalls, fine value at 50c, also the best work Shirts in the market at 25 and 50/ each, at L. M. Paul s. ~ The dwelling, formally occu pied L. A. Houser for rent by Fred M. Houser. A nice line of Umbrellas from 50c to $8.00. W. D. Day. __Cur line of Ladies’ fine Shoes for $2.00 and $2.50 is matchless. Come and try one pair at i L. M. Paul’s. i*——— —Wagons and Wagon Gear, : Plows and Plow Gear, the cheap est at Fred M. Houser’s. n Mort Heavy Hogs. The hog crop of Houston coun ty is certainly of superior charac ter this year. Reports of other heavy weights have been sent in. The heaviest town hog that we have heard of this year belonged to Mrs. M. L. Cooper of Perry, was killed last week and weighed 452 pounds net. Mr. T. V. Fagan of Fort Valley killed three hogs that weighed, respectively, 806, 280 and 218 lbs; an aggregate of 754 and an aver age of 251^ pounds. Mr. J. D. Arnold of near Claud has killed 5 hogs 16 months old that weighed 1,635 pounds, their individual weights being 835, 333, 328, 328 and 321. He killed 6 pigs nine months old that weighed 195, 178,168, 137, 135 and 183, a total of 943 pounds. Farmers near Hattie have also killed some heavy weights. Mr. S. D. Thompson got 1018 pounds of pork from 3 hogs, they weigh ing 512, 264 and*242 respectively. He has six more that will weigh 1000 pounds. Mr. W. G. Middlebrooks got 552 pounds of pork from 2 hogs, and Mr. M. F. Etheridge killed 2 that weighed 700 pounds. So far Mr. Thompson beats the band. Oyster Supper At Hattie. There will be an oyster supper at Centerville School House Fri day night, January 25th. The purpose is to secure funds for benefit of the school, and to afford social enjoyment to those who desire to attend. Excellent service. All who will are cordially invited to attend. : Blown To Atoms. The old idea that the body some times needs a powerful, drastic- purgative pills has been explod ed ; for- Dr. King’s New Life Pills which are perfectly harmless, gen tly stimulate liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleans the system and absolutely cure Con stipation and Sick Headache. On ly 25/ at Holtzclaw,s Drugstore. New Arrivals. The new Nutmeg Grater for on ly 10/, worth 50/ to, any house keeper. ' 7 and 9 Inch Tin Pie Plates 2 for 5/. 11| Inch Tin Wash Pans for 5/. 13^ Inch Tin Wash Pans for 10c. Auger bits from 5/ each and up ward. Drapery Pins 5/ per doz. Blank.door keys 2 for 5/. Rubber Heels for men’s shoes, 30/ Pair. See those felt bound noiseless slates for 8/, 10/ and 15/ Each. At The Racket Store. Hehry Clay Flour is the finest and whitest; at Fred M. Houser’s. —Mr, Josiah Bass, one of Hous ton’s prominent citizens, writes as follows: “After trying various remedies, without obtaining any benefit, I was cured sound and well by Mucalee Chill Stop. It is the best remedy in existence for chills, fever and malaria.” Every bottle guaranteed. It costs you nothing if it fails to cure. Sold by drug gists at 50 cts. Manufactured by H. J. Lamar & Sons, Macon, Ga. .WANTED! Reliable man for Manager of Branch Office we wish to open in this vicinity. If yonr record is O. K. here is an oppor tunity. Kindly give good reference when writing. TEE A. T. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Illustrated catalogue 4 cts. in stamps. W. H. HARRIS, DENTIST. Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassengame. OFFICE OVER DOW DAW,BANK, FORT VALLEY. : GEORGIA. J. R. SIMS, OPERATIVE DENTIST. Crown and Bridge Work, Office Near Perry Hotel, Main Street, PERRY, GA. BRING US YOUR JOBWORK. SATIS- FACTION GUARANEETD. BUTTERICK’S. .....THEY ARE THE PATTERNS. If you want to keep up with the Styles, get Butterick’s Patterns. « If you are perplexed about how to make your new Shirt Waist or Diess, get one of the Butterick’s Publications and select your pattern. Leave the number and size with us, and in 36 hours we’ll have the pattern for you. If you don’t take The Delineator, call about the 10th of each month and get a Fashion Sheet Free. Subscriptions taken for The Delineator. ZD. D&E- IF-A-TTH. ..WELL.. The Year 1900 Has Passed Out. Let us all begin the new year of 1901, the beginning of the Twentieth Century, with renewed courags and hopeful of doing more good this year than we did the year 1900. I did a good business last year, for which I feel very grateful,and for which I express my gratitude to my many friends and customers. L solicit your patronage,' and by fair dealing and prompt and courteous attention hope to merit your trade. I am too well khown to enter into de tails. I carry a Good Stock of Goods, and am in posi tion to offer goods as reasonably as they can be sold. Without going into an itemized advertisement, I will offer Special Inducements on some Winter Goods rather than carry them over another season.—Clothing, Blank- ets, Dress Goods, Rugs, &c. I aUi aware of the fact that Spring Goods will soon be here* and am willing to make concessions on my Fall and Winter Goods in order to make room for Spring. I sell Wagons, Carriages and Buggies. and can fur nish a limited amount of Good Fertilizers. I like to have inquiries- Call to see me. ' W. D. DAY, Perry, Ga. Robert McCrary. John A. Reid. * % Dgw 3tor0. Our stock! is now complete, consisting of a large and choice selection of Watches, Diamonds, Clocks, Cut Glass, Statuary and Silver Novelties, and everything usually found in a first-class Jewelry Store. Now is the time to select your Holiday, Wedding and Birthday Presents. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. JEWELRY COMPANY, 320 Second St., MACOTI, GA. Our fee returned if we faiL Any one sending sketch and description of any invention will promptly receive our opinion free concerning the patent ability of same. “How to obtain a patent” sent npon request. Patents secured through us advertised for sale at our expense, Patents taken out through us receive special notice, without charge, in The Patent Record, an illustrated and widely circulated journal, consulted by Manufacturers and Investors. Send for sample copy FREE, Address, VICTOR J. EVANS A CO., {Patent Attorneys,) Evans Building, - WASHINGTOND. G.