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By UXCLE NED
Miss Maud Rogers of Mt. Yer-
non, Ga., is the guest of Miss
Mamie Brown.
Miss Sarah Tounsley, who has
been the guest of Mrs. J. H. Cof
fee. returned to her home in Per
ry to-day.
Mrs. J. C- Collier of Means-
ville,who has been visiting friends
and relatives in and around Elko,
C. E. Gilbert on Main street last
Friday afternoon, from four to
six o clock,Miss Corinne Baldwin
entertained “The Spinsters” of
Perry most royally.
Never before did our hostess,
who was attired in a blue orgaudy
gown, look more beautiful. As
hostess she proved herself charm
ing.
She was assisted in receiving by
Miss Eugenia Riley, and her
brother, Mr. Robert Baldwin, both
of whom were crowned with much
glory on the occasion.
We had as our guests Mrs. L.
M. Paul .and Mrs. L. F. Cater,
who added so much to our pleas
ure, because of their ‘ 'sympathy 5 5
for the old maids.”
The club will meet on next Fri
day afternoon at the home of Miss
Leonora Edwards, where mq.ch
pleasure is anticipated.
Ebitob.
Fair visitors, you will get fair treatment, and fair dealings,
which will mate you fare well, at
Groceries
I have a full stock of goods
that will suit you.
Special Mention:
Strip Breakfast Bacon.
Dove and Winchester Hams.
Good Ga. Cane Syrup.
High-grade Roasted Coffee, best
Tea, Postum Cereal, Grape Nuts.
I also have Quaker and Pettijohn
Breakfast Foods, Cocoa, Choco
late, White Pepper, Celery Salt,
Cox’s, Knox’s and Cooper’s Gela
tine, the famous Lea & Perrin’s
Worcestershire Sauce, and every
thing that goes to make up a good
meal.
Your patronage solicited.
Respectfully,
W. B. SIMS.
returned home Sunday.
Mr. J. F. Houser.went to Ma
con to-day on business. There
was quite a crowd went from here
to the Elks’ street fair, last week
and all report having a nice, or
rather a good time.
From what I can hear there
will be quite a crowd to go from
here to the county fair in Perry.
Rev. J. T. Mims filled his regu
lar appointment here Sunday.
Sunday night we had a song and
prayer -service.
The farmers in and around
here report short crops this year,
corn especially.
Cane chewing time has come
again and every one that don’t
get his share, it will be his fault,
for there is plenty of sugar cane
in this part of the country.
Mr. and Mrs. .J. H. Clark visit
ed relatives in Cochran three or
four days last week.
Business has begun to open up
now. Will talk with you more
next time.
Oct. 28-01.
LOW PRICES FOR FAIR WEEK.
36 inch Sea Island, fine and smooth, 5c. the yard
Good Quality Bleaching, soft finish, 8c. the yard
50 inch All Linen Table Damask, 25c. the yard
64 inch All Linen Table Damask, half bleacheh, 50c. the yard
58 inch Turkey Red Table Damask, fast colors, 25c. the yard
27 inch Ontings 5c. the yard. 30 inch Outings 8c and 10c. the yard
27x54-in Brussels Rugs $1.25 each. 30x60-in Smyrna Bngs $1.50 each
Boys’ Knee Pants up to 15-yeaf sizes, 25c. and 50c. pair
Boys’ 2-piece Suits from 75c. to $5.00 the suit.
Ladies’ Undervests from 15c. to $1.00. Special for 25c. each
Men’s Undershirts and Drawers—Special for 50c. garment
Ladies’ Knitted Under Skirts 50c. and $1.00 each
Kabo Corsets THE BEST FOR $L00. Two new numbers just opened.
Pretty Flannellettes for Waists at 10c., 124c. and 15c. the yard
PAY US A VISIT DURING THE FAIR.
At the Court house in Perry
Thursday night, October 81st,
John R. Clarke will deliver one
of his inimicable lectures, in
which he has so often proven him
self a master in humor, mimicry,
dialect, pathos and eloquence.
Among his favorite subjects are,
“To and Fro in London,” “Hits
and Misses,” “The Rose, Sham
rock and Thistle.”
No matt-tr which he gives, the
audience will be delighted, if we
are to believe eminent critics who
have heard him in all.
Usual hour, usual prices. Un
der auspices of Perry Lyceum.
Local Legislation.
TO HOUSTON FARMERS.
I have accepted a position with the
warehouse firm of B. T. Adams & Co.,
Macon, Ga., and I shall apbreciate any
favors my friends may honor me with.,
and will guarantee satisfaction.
Money loaned at 8 per cent.
Cotton handled at 50 cents per bale.
Thanking yon for past favors, and so
liciting a part of your patronage this
season, I am yours, &c.,
J. W. RUSHING.
I want to call your
attention to
The style, fit and finish of our
Ready-to-wear Clothing.* Our aim
for years has been to present
Perfect Clothing to our customers.
An inspection of our line will
convince yon that we have reach
ed the topmost rung on the lad
der of perfection.
Suits 10 to 25 Dollars.
Byron Items
BY QUIS.
Many Byron ites took in the
carnival last week.
Miss Florrie Cooner is visiting
relatives in Fort Valley.
Col. C. C. Richardson spent
Saturday and Sunday with home-
folks, returning to Atlanta Mon
day. • .
Miss Bessie Cliue is visiting rel
atives in Woodbury.
Miss Kate Warren of Dallas,
Tex., is the guest of her cousin,
Miss Lillian Warren.
Mr. Sewval Crawford and Mrs.
Mack Crawford of Opelika, Ala.,
visited elatives here last week.
Mr. W. C. Monk and family
have recently mpved to Byron
from Snow. We are glad to wel
come them among us again.
On Thursday evening of this
week Miss Mary Crawford will en
tertain the members and friends
of the Epworth League. She is
preparing' a suitable halloween
program, and all who attend are
assured a delightful time.
We are glad to report Miss Ma
rie Evans convalescing; she hopes
to return to school in Milledge-
ville soon.
Fob Rent—All the cultivatable
land on the Giles farm, just south
of Perry,—about 150 acres,
Apply to Mbs. H. Giles,
Perry, Ga.
Notice is hereby given that at
the present session of the Georgia
Legislature a bill of which the
caption will be» introduced for
passage.
A Bill to be entitled “An Act
to incorporate the Upper Fifth
School District” in Houston coun
ty : to define the boundaries of
the same; to regulate the man-
egement of schools in said Upper
Fifth School District; to provide
revenue,by taxation or otherwise,
for said schools,to provide for the
election of seven trustees, and to
confer on them certain powers,
and for other purposes.
Oct. 29, 1901.
THE BEST GENUINE RUST
PROOF SEED OATS.
A very fine line cf 2-horse Chilled
Plows at a close price.
A. J. Houser’s JERSEY CREAM
FLOUR. Fresh lot received every
week. For purity and whiteness it
can’t be excelled.
Fred. M. Houser’s.
PDWIN L. BRYAN,
AT TORNEY-AT-LA W,
Fobt Valley, Ga.
Loans negotiated on real estate at
lowest rate of interest.
Farm lands for sale on easy terms.
We are at this writing, and have been for some time
attending right to our P’s and Q’s in order to be
able to show onr patrons a line of
Local Legislation.
Notice is hereby given that at
the present session of the Georgia
legislature a bill of which the fol
lowing is the caption will be in
troduced for passage.
A Bilflta be entitled “An Act
to incorporate the Lower Fifth
School District” in Houston
county; to define the boundaries
of the same; to regulate the man
agement of schools in said Lower
Fifth School District; to provide
revenue by taxation or other
wise for said schools, to provide
for the election of seven trustees,
and to confer on them certain
powers, and for other purposes.
Oct. 29, 1901.
BEN J. DASHER,
Attorney-at-Law,
MACON, GA
Offiee in Exchange Bank Bnildin'-.
Will practice in Courts of Macon Cirenit
Special attention to collections.
that’s different—that’s different in style, in make and price
—from the suits nearly every si ore has.
Our spread is ready and yon are invited in to see it.
THE SWELL DRESSES comse here for his swell suit.
THE CONSERVATIVE MAN comes here for his well-
made t good-looking suit
THE MAN WHO CONSIDERS PRICE comes here to
get the most for his money, and NONE go away dissatisfied.
May we not expect YOU, kind reader?
BENSON & HOUSER,
The Up-to-Date Clothiers,
420 Thikd Strete. MACON, GA.
J. R. SIMS,
OPERATIVE DENTIST.
Crown and Bridge Work.
Office Near Perry Hotel, Main Street,
PERRY, GA.
FARMS FOR SALE.
Two well-improved farms, 850
acres at Sofkee, Bibb county, and
600 acres with mill in Houston,
property of H. N. Feagin.
Apply to W. R. Cox,
Macon, Ga.
W. H. HARRIS,
DENTIST.
Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassengame.
OFFICE OVBB DOW LAW BANK,
FORT VALLEY. : GEORGIA
There will be a very novel en
tertainment at the home of Mr.
Hanley Sasser next Friday eve
ning, November 1st, from 8 to 12,
given by the Signa Epsilon Socie
ty of the Bonaire school, for the
benefit of the school library. All
are cordially invited to attend,
and take part in the evening’s
pleasure. .
There will be no admission fee.
Bonaire, Ga., Oct. 27, 1901.
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—Some Neat Ladies’ bhirt
Waists to go at $1.00 and $1.50.
—Strong line of Gents Under-
Shirts and Drawers received.
Racket Stobe.
c. z. mcarthur.
DENTIST,
FORT VAIIiEY, GEORGIA.
Office over Slappey’s Drugstore.
—Call and see those 25 and 50c
Underwear, bargains at
Pebey P 0.
—If yon want a good Cooking
Stove call on W. D. Day.
TAX COLLECTOR’S APPOINTMENTS.
I -will be at the following places on the
dates named for the purpose of collect
ing state and county taxes for 1901.
Third and Last Round.
I will close my books for collection of
taxes for 1901 on December 20th.
Perry, Monday, November 38, all dyy.
Grovania, Tuesday, “ 19, am.
Elko, “ “ ?. pm.
Henderson, Wed’day, “ 20, am.
Taylor’s, “ " pm.
Marshallville, Thursday, Nov. 21, am.
Raslam’s, ** ** “ pm
Fort Valley, Friday, Nov. 22, all day.
Myrtle, Saturday, 23, am
Gland, ' Monday, “ 25, am
Powersviile, " “ “j pm
Byron, Tuesday, “ 26, am
.Hattie “ “ pin
WeUston, Wednesday, ** 27, am
Bonaire, . “ “ pm.
Kathleen, Thursday, 4i 28, ara
Heard. " u pm
Perry, Dec. 16th. 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th.
' . J, G. DAVIDSON, T. C, H. 0.
best Wheat
On. T'lnrxe.
It yon want always to be on time, if
you want always to be sure of the correct
time,get one of these Watches. For good,
honest, work, without any_ fooling, they
can’t be equaled. They will last as long
as you will, if yon will treat them prop
erly.
Biamencls,Watches, Jewelry Silverware,&c.
J. E. A W. W. WILLIAMS,
Jewbleb - .-:, Macon, Ga.
A GOOD PLACE.