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MACON, GA announces that he is now with the STRONG SHOE CO and will be pleased to have his friends call when in Macon. All mail orders will barn his prompt attention. •808 SaooMD rJix-r-wma<j».ir»am.io<nMMK.wis«a«m Peery, Thursday, December 19. LOCAL NEWS, GOODS FOR XMAS. . I have a full assortment of Fruits for Fruit Cake. Will have plenty of Candy, Nuts, OrangeB, Apples, Grapes and everything that goes to complete Santa Claus. Also have plenty of Buckwheat Flour, Evaporated Apples, High- Grade Roasted Coffee, Oat Meal. Mackerel and lots of good things to eat. Send your order, or come your self. W. B. SIMS. Bpworth League Meeting. The December, Business, Liter- Marriage at FowersviUe. feting of fc- M night, Sfat™ not re- Mr. and Mrs! F. M Houser. This was the first meeting since October, as we were compelled to postpone our November meeting, but we hope to be more regular hereafter, and expect to do' our utmost to keep our standard the best. SEED OATS. I have 750 bushels of Georgia Rust Proof Oats to sell at Macon prices. A. A. Smoak, Perry, Ga. t-j-1. - ' "" ” \ Nice, fresh51 ots of Fancv Candy, Fruits and Nuts just received. Also have just got in a fresh lot of Andrew’Houeer’s Flour, the celo brated “JERSEY CREAM.” Every sack of this Flour is sold uudor an absolute guarantee. Plenty of PURE WHEAT BRAN from Houser’s mill, and Cotton Seed Hulls always on hand for cows’ feed. Fred. M. B ouser’s. TO HOUSTON FARMERS. I have aooepted a position with the warehouse firm of B. T. Adams & Oo., Maoon, Ga., and I shall apbreoiate any favors my friends may honor me with, and will guarantee satisfaction. Money loaned at 8 per cent. Cotton handled at 50 oents per bale. . Thanking yon for past favors, and so liciting a part of your patronage this season, I am yours, Ac., J. W. RUSHING. Photograph Gallery. I have opened a Photograph Gallery on Carroll' Street, Perry, Ga., near Home Journal office. Photographs from $1.00 to $4-00 per dozen. Will be at Gallery Saturdays and Mon' days only. , ENLARGING AND FRAMING To Suit Customers. Sunshine not neoessary for good work Yours to please, G. L. STRIPLING. J. R. SIMS. OPERATIVE DENTIST Crown and Bridge Work. Offioe Near Perry Hotel, Main Street. PERRY, GA. W. H. HARRIS, DENTIST. Successor to. Dr. W. A. Blassengame O- FIOE OVER DOW LAW BANK, FOR? 1 VALLEY. : GEORGIA c. z. mcarthur, DENTIST, FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Office over Slappey’s Drugstore. On Xiumne. a are It you want always to be on time, you want always to be sure of the correct |Jme,get one of these Watohes. For good, honest work, without any fooling, they «an’t be equaled. They will last as long jtis you will* if you will treat them pro?* Our president, Mr. J. H. Ed wards, being absent, Mr. F. M, Houser presided.' ( The meeting was opened by singing “Trust and Obey.” Mr. Houser then read a scripture les son, and we were lead in praver by Mr. W. J Moore. Reports from officers were then called for and all given except president’s and 2nd vice presi dent’s, both of whom were absent., The secretary then called the roll to which responded a goodly num ber of our leaguers We were de lighted to have with us quite number of visitors, whom always glad to welcome. _ This being the time for the elec tion of officers, the League voted the rules suspended and the elec tion be by acclamation. The chairman then appointed Misses Louise Riley, May Hodges and Evelyn Powers to submit a list of officers to go into service January 1st, 1902. The following were sub mitted and unanimously elected: President, M.- G. Marshall. 1st Vice Pres., Miss Corinne Baldwin. 2nd Y. P., Mis9 Lula Houser. 3rd V. P., Miss Nora Edwards. Secretary, H. P. Houser; Treasurer, J. H. Edwards; Librarian, Miss Nell Rogers; Organist, Miss Maybelle Dasher. A short recess was given, after which the third vice president, Miss May Hodges,assailed charge and the literary program was de lightfully rendered. Miss Evelyn Powers read a se lection , *‘Beauty from Cold Clay, ” from which we all might get good thoughts by which we could re ceive profit, if put into practice. Vocal solo “Bonnie Sweet Bes* sie,” by Miss Louise Riley, was greatly enjoped. Selection, “Thanksgiving Day” was read by Miss Kate Hodges, after which an instrumental solo, ‘The Palms,’’was most beautiful ly rendered by Miss Fannie Moore. Miss Annie Holleman’s rendi tion of James Whitcomb : !?Riley’s poem, “Out to Old Aunt Mary’s” was much appreciated. The program was closed with Lombard Watch” a duet, sung in a most charming manner by Miss Maybelle Dasher and Prof. W. W. Driskell, after which all enjoyed themselees socially for a while, being served by the host with delightful fruit. We left for our homes shortly before elev en o’clock, thanking our enter tainers for a most pleasant and profitable meeting. Kate Hodges, Sec’t’y. Pleasure and Gratitude Will surely come if you buy a Christmas present or New Year present at Holtzclaw’s Drugstore. The variety has never been great er, and each article is a gem of its kind. Picture Books and Games for children. Albums, Books, of several kinds, Vases, Toilet Articles,perfumeryjand nu merous other items for children and grown people. Art Medal lions, beautiful and unique, from 25cts to $2.50 each. Come and see; you will surely be satisfied Holtzclaw’s Drug Store. —Dont Fail To See the com plete Musical Instrument on ex hibition at Dr. Cater’s drugstore. This handsome present is to be given away on the Wizard Oil prize plan. Tickets can be bought at the Tuttle Hotel. Sold only to whites. Absolutely no gaming in this deal. Machine worth $75. Oranges For Sale. $2.00 per crate F. O. B. Send money order and how to ship, Frt. or Exp. L. D. Vinson, |j 1. Tarpon Springs, Fla. 1 1 — ported in last week’s Journal. The happy couple were joined to- getheryin holy wedlook, on Dec. ; 4th, at 8 o’clock p. m. The Rev. | W. C. Carte, pastor of the Con gregational church, at Powors- jville, performed the ceremony. • At the appointed hour, the happy couple marched down the large and spacious hall and stood be neath the heavy and beautiful hall curtains. The bride wore a very beautiful and becoming gown of white or gandie, trimmed in ribbon of a delicate blue, and carried a bou quet of pink and white roses. After the ceremony . the con gratulations and best wishes of their many friends were extend ed to the bride and groom for their future happiness. At 10 o’clock a sumtuouB repast was served. The bridal presents received by the couple were numerous and costly, over fifty in number. The most unique present was that of a beautiful solid silver dinner bell, containing a costly amethyst set in the handle. We would like to mention many of the beautiful presents receiv ed by the happy couple, but space forbids. The bride, who is a native of Houston county, has a host of friouds who wish her a long and happy life. * Mr. Seager is a native of Vir ginia; from there he moved to Florida with his parents, One year ago he purchased the splen did property of Mr. W. E. War ren of Powersville- Mr. Seager is a young man possessed with all those qualities of heart and mind that characterises a true gentleman. Mr. and Mrs. Seager are at home to their friends at Powers ville. Sub. Are You oil The Hunt IFOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS? Head over this list. May be there’s that had escaped your mind. an item or two here Ladies’ Purses and Card Cases combined at Men’s Purses at Boys’ Windsor Ties at Men’s Neck Ties, latest styles, at Scissors and Shears, All grades from Pocket Knives for men and boys from Fine Razors from Razor Strops at 25o and 60c. Lather Brushes at Children’s Knife, Fork and Spoon Sets at Christy Knife Sets at 25c.. Bread Knives at Table Knives and Forks ftom 6O0 to ! Willow Lunch Baskets at 26c. Willow Waste Baskets at China Olooks at $1.50. Watches, good time pieces, at Meat and Vegetable Cutters at Ladies’ Dressing Saques at Ladies’^Crocheted Hoods at Ladies’ Crocheted Fascinators and Shawls at 26c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 5o, 10c, 15c, 26c 26o 26c and 6O0 10c to $1.00 6c to $1.00 $1.00 to $2.60 25c 60c 25o .00 per set 85o $1.50 $2.00 $1.00 60c $1.00 Ladies’ Fascinators at 26o and 60o MerPs Woolen-lined and Astrachan Gloves at 25c and 50o Men’s Driving and Dress Gloves at $1.00 Men’s Nullifier Slippers at $1,60 10-Piece Chamber Sets at $4.00, $5.00 and $0.00 per set Christmas Things For The Children. A few Iron and Wooden Toys, Dolls, &o., &c., to be closed out at BARGAIN PRICES. Be sure to come to X. M. ZF’-A/CTX-.’S.. JLi Jooo JuJDb 559 GfierrY Street, MAG0N,, GA., ' 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 Blacic and Colored Woolen Dress Goods with latest Trimmings for —$20 per month to ladies for ] an hour or two writing each day. Can get the work at once. Prompt! pay. If you can write, send me I self-addressed envelope and get ] full particulars. Miss Salle Hackney, LaFayette, Ga. For Rent—Horse farm on the Green Fitzgerald Home place, near Elko, Ga. Good pas tures aud Houses. W. B. Fitzgerald, Elko, Ga. Our Top Buggies are beauties. Fred. M. Houser’s. 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 be specially pl.eased to serve any of his Houston county friends. YOU ARE PLANNING UNTIL JANUARY 1st or as long as they last, 2-Horse Wagons without body $32.00. J. W. Shinholser, MAOON, GA. Clothes. counting Spring Term, 1902, To get a new suit of Ot course you are how many dollars you’ll have to spend. We fully appreciate all the conditions and will meet you accordingly. Come and let us talk the matter over. We can soon settle the price question. —OF—- . J.g.*W.V.VXUiU*l| jBYnuiBA Mhoor, G*. are —For young or old, #■ there Suitable Holliday presents at Holtzclaw’s Drug Store, MUtfTaBiaJiMlJM* Perry Public School Begins the last Monday in December— 30th day—and continues 5 months. Incidental fee for resident pupils $2.50; non-residents $3.50. Prof. W. W. Driskell, Principal. Misses Annie Holleman and Mary Kil- len, Assistants. This is a graded school of high order, and under competent instructors it read ily ranks with the best high schools of the state. The incidental fee must be paid in cash to the secretary, and treasurer of the board, Mr. B. C. Holtzclaw, before pupils will be permitted to enter the school. , It will be more beneficial to the chil dren, more agreeable to the teachers and more satisfactory to the Board of Edn- oationand and parents if each ohild is { lermitted to enter on the first $ay of the erm and not be allowed to miss even one recitation daring the entire session. Good Board ean be obtained in private families at from $8 to $10 per month.. Any other information oaa be obtain ed by addreassiug either of tho under- sinned, R. N. B oi/rxoniw, P» e». B. O. Homkiuy, Seo. and Treaa. BENSON & HOUSER, The Up-to-Date Clothiers, 420 Third Strete. Mr. J. Henry King*