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fas M&ms Perry, Thursday, November 28. LOCAL NEWS, PURE GROCERIES. X will Teceive this week all the Fruits for Fruit Cake, and have a full line of other things that are used in cake making. FaruAtless UriOULX' is especially desired for cake. If you want the BEST Coffee, drink “Delmohico’s.” It is deli cious. Very Truly. W. B. SIMS. SEED OATS. I have 750 bushels of Georgia Rust Proof Oats to sell at Macon prices. A. A. Smoak, Perry, Ga. t-H- 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. Fred. M. Houser’s. Fresh lots of APPLES, ORANGES, BANANAS, . COCOANUTS and TURNIPS RECEIVED EVERY WEEK. Also just received fresh lots of Crackers and Currants. Andrew Houser’s JERSEY CREAM IFLOUR always on hand. Fred. M. Houser’s. UDWINL.BBYAN, AT TORNEY-AT-L A W, Fob® Vaddey, Ga. Loans negotiated on real estate at lowest rate of interest. Farm lands for sale on easy terms. BEN A DASHER, Attorney-at-Law, MACON, GA. Office in Exchange Bank Buildin Will practice in Courts of Macon Circuit Special attention to collections. J. R. SIMS. OPERATIVE /. DENTIST Crown and Bridge Work. Office Near Perry Hotel, Main Street. PERRY, GA. Premiums For Wheat. Mr. WVH. Harris of Fort Val- ley, informs us that he has offer- ed in behalf of the Valley Roller. Mills premiums for. the best yields or wheat on one acre and five acres respectively in Houston, Crawford and Macon counties. . the best yield on one acre, m each of'the counties, $5: in the three counties $10. For best five acres, $10 in each county,and $20 in the three coun ties. For best five bushels of wheat delivered at mill between July 1st and 15th, $5.00 Contestants for best yield on one acre or five acres, must notify Mr. Harris on or before May 1st, 1902, of their intention to com pete for the premiums. The con test is free. The acreage prizes will be awarded July 1st, 1902, the acre age And yield having been deter- mided in a matter satisfactory to all contestants. For futher information, if de sired, apply to W. H. Harris,Fort Valley, Ga. Burden—Bryant. Mr. Jones Burden and Miss Capitola Bryant were joined in holy bonds of matrimony Tues day evening, Nov. 12th, at the home of the bride’s parents near Marshallville. The groom, a son of Mr. T. J. Burden of Powersville, is a pro gressive young farmer,, while the bride is an accomplished and beautiful young lady. This marriage was a pleasant surprise to their many friends and relatives. From the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, they came to Powersville and Wednesday evening and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ZackHays, a reception was tendered in honor of the happy couple, where they received the hearty congratula tions of their many friends. May their future pathway be strewn with many unfading flow ers of continual happiness and prosperity, and. may all their troubles be little ones. May He, who resides in the Heaven of Heavens, smile upon them, and against their names may eternal felicity be written, is the sincere wish their many friends. Friend. Powersville News. BY SUB. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Mrs. Irene Mc Crary and Mr. Will Sanger of Powersville, at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr£ and Mrs. G. P. Lamar, on December 4th. Miss'Fannie Smith of Macon county is visiting the family of Mr. M. G. Rigsby. Mr. J. H. M. Cliett has been on the sick list several weeks, but he is now convalescent. Mr. W. E. Warren is building a nice residence at Powersville. The County board of education has purchased the Powersville Academy, and will have it put in good condition foe the spring term of school. From all signs, a large percen tage of wheat will be sown in this part of the county. : — —A nice wall calendar is de sired in every office and home. The best for 1902 we have so far seen is that furnished by the Pas senger department of the Central of Georgia Railway Go. It is large, with plain black figures on a light green background, each month on a seperate sheet, and an attractive agricultural or indus trial Beene on each sheet. This calendar will be furnished free, you sending only six cents in stamps to pay postage. Apply to J. C. Haile, General Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga. MEN’S 3 YOUTH’S, BOYS’ CLOTHS Xj. 3VE. IP^TTL’S. Good, honest, standard Clothing. Well fitting, well wear ing. We don’t handle the “dog hair” Kind. We buy our Clothing from the best manufacturers in the country. We asK you to try us on-a suit. We can fit you, and can give you as close pricesjas you cau get anywhere. —We regret that the Home Journal was not furnished with a report of the recent marriage at Bonaire of Miss Margaret Slo- cumb to Mr. Xob JjTaylor of Mon roe county. Even now we are un acquainted with the details of the marriage,other than that they were married at the home of the bride’s mother, and that on the same day they went to their home in Mon roe. Our congratulations and best wishes, though late,are none the less cordial. There will be sold .at Puplic outcry on' Thursday, Nov. 28th, 1901, on the plantation of J. W. Colyer to the highest bidder, the following property, vis.: Mules, Cattle, and Hogs, all the farming Tools such as Wagons, Plows, hoes, corn sheller, 'Corn, fodder, Hav, Peas, etc. House-hold and kitchen furniture. Terms of sale made known day of sale. This Nov. 18th, 1901. J. W. Colyer* L. C. Howard. W. H. HARRIS, DENTIST. Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassengame. OFFICE OVEB DOW DAW BANK, FORT VALLEY. : GEORGIA C. Z. McARTHUR, DENTIST, PORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Office over Slappey’s Drugstore. On BURDEN SMITH & CO. Favorably known as The Em' pire Store, Macon’s leading dry goods house, correct styles and everything up to-date. The largest stock from which to make selection. Everything guaranteed. Special attention paid to mail orders. Expressage paid on cash orders except heavy domestics, amounting to $5.00 or more. Periodical tickets accepted on cash purchases. The largest ladies’ Ready-to- wear depatment in the city. Al terations of Suits, Skirts and Waists, necessary to a proper fit, made without extra charges. When you visit Macon call to see us. If unable to come, write for samples and prices. —Subscriptions for the Youths’ Companion received at this office The combined price of the Home Journal and the Youths’ Com panion is $8.25, but we’ll do bet ter than that for cash in advance. —Big Reduction in Plaid Wors teds. Plaids.worth 10c and 12£c, reduced to 8c yd. Plaids worth (85c yd. reduced to 20c yd. • ; ' L. M. Paul’s. —BesfcRtisi Proof Oats at F. M. Housbr s, It you want always to be on time, if you want always to be sure of *be correct hme,get one of these Watches. For good, honest work, without any fooling, they Qan’t be equaled. They will last aa long *3 you will, , if you will treat them prop- _ erly. yVagon __ . J.H.iVr.W.TIIiUKt, VA»I w*" . ... If von want a nice Buggy 1 - W. D. Day. —At the poultry show at Alba ny last week Mr. Wilson Heming way won six premiums on White Plymouth Rocks, 1st and 3rd ou hens, 3rd each on cock, cockrel, pullet and pen. Mr. W. D. Sand wich of Fort Valley won three premiums on White Wayndottes, 1st on cockrel, 2nd on pen and 3rd on hen. Oranges For Sale. $2.00 per crate F. O. B. Send money order and how to ship Frt. or Exp. L. D. Vinson, tj21. Tarpon Springs, Fla. Public Sale. on Notice To The Public. Htving bought the Cater’s Flat Creek Mill, which is now in first- class running order,we are prepar ed to furnish the best fresh water ground meal at all times. For prices apply afc Mill, or call on or write to W. A. Toomer, opposite Court House, Perry, Ga. Corn ground for the public at make a'specialty of}.^ timea - TooMEE Bfeog Flat Creek Mill, Ga., 11-18-01. Plenty of nice Cypress Syrup Barrels and*Lard cans for sale. J. D. Martin, Jr. —A big line of Children’s and Ladies’ Woolen Mittens. Prices 10c, 15c and 25 cents. L. M. Paul’s. . Our Top Buggies are beauties. Fred. M. Houser’s. 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 La&t Round. I will close my books for collection of taxes for 1901 ou December 20th. Perry, Monday, November 18, all dyy. Grovania, Tuesday, “ 19, am. Elko, “ ' u “ pm. Henderson, Wed’day, “ 20, am. Taylor’s, “ “ “ pm. Marshallville, Thursday, Nov. 21, am. Haslam’s, to “ “ pm Fort Valley, Friday, Nov. 22, all day. Myrtle, Saturday, " 23, am Gland, Monday, “ 25, am Powersville, “ “ u pm Byron, Tuesday, * 26, am Hattie , “ “ “ -pm WellstoD, Wednesday, “ 27, am Bonaire, “ “ “ pm Kathleen, Thursday, “ 28, am Heard, ** *• ** pm Perry, Dec. 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th. 3, O. DAVIDSON, T. O, H. *. MBIT’S STTIOTS- Men’s Suits—Black Clay Worsteds and Cheviots, at $12.50 & $15.00 Men’s Suits—Black Clay Worsteds and Cheviots, $9.00, $9.50, $10.00 Men’s Suits—Black and Blue Serges and Cassimeres, at $7.50&$8.00 Men’s Sutts—Assorted Materials in Black and Fancies, $4.00 to $6.00 Men’s Extra Coats and Vests, good goods, fine values, at $5.00 & 86.Ob Men’s Extra Coats at $2.00, $2.50 & $3.00 each. -sro'cr'Z’iEaisr sTTiars. A good line of good wearers. Prices from $2.50 to $8.00 per suit. Sizes 14 to 19 years. BOYS’ CX_01’:EKX2iTGk We lay especial stress on this line. We don’t believe the prices can be beaten. Boys’ 2-piece Suits, sizes 6 to 15 years, from 75c to $5.00 per suit.. Boys’ 3-piece Suits, sizes 3 to 9 years, from $1.50 to $5,00 per suit. Men’s OEJsctxa, Faxrts. All sizes for small, medium and large men; prices from 50c to $4 pair Youth’s Pants at $1.00, $1.25 and $2.00 per pair Boys’ Knee Pants at 25c and 50c per pair H,- LESSER’S 559 Cherry Street, MAG0N, GA., 3 Is the place to visit when in need of first-class Dry Goods and Notions, Ladies’ Ready-made Suits, Jackets and In fants’ Cloaks, Fur Capes, Collarettes and Boas, Ladies and Men’s-Underwear, &c. Choicest selection in BlaoK and Colored Woolen Dress Goods with latest Trimmings for same. Special attention to Mail Orders. Express paid on all cash orders amounting to $5.00 or more. All goods sold here are guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Mr. Frank M. Houser Will he specially pleased to serve any of hi^ Houston county friends. Fs and Q’s. 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 our patrons a line of BS^uMrt Fall and Winter Siuts that’s different—that’s different in style, in make and pi ice —from the suits nearly every store has. v Our spread is ready and yon are invited in to see it. THE SWELL DRESSER comse here for his swell suit. THE CONSERVATIVE MAN comes here for his well- made, 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 Third Strete. MACON", GA.