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( tiimm Sidewall; Gleanings. «cc;au news or town Ike coun.y —Merry Christmas to all. —Oil Christmas day, next Wed nesday, the moon will be full— an unusual occurrence. —Mrs N. C. Barfield of near Perry is visiting her daughter, Mrs.* Norris, at Chauncey, —Mr. Wilson Hemingway ship ped some thoroughbred chickens from Perry to a point in Alaba ma last week. —Messrs. Zack Hays and T. H. Willingham represented Houston County in the Good Roads Con vention at Atlanta last week. —The fall term of Perry Publio School will close Friday, Decem ber 20th, and the next Spring tehn will begin Monday, Decem ber 80th. —Several ninth grade students of Perry Public School will en gage in a debate next Friday af ternoon, on the subject of Cuban annexation. —The Perry Spinsters will give to the public next Monday night a correct rendition of au up-to-date Old Maid’s convention. At the college. —Rev. J. W. Simmons, the new pastor of the Perry Methodist church, will come with his family Friday, December 20th, and will preach here next Sunday. —Not only have Houston farm ers devoted’considerably increas ed acreage to wheat and oats, but more than usual care has been taken in planting these crops. —Mr. 0. D, Pierce and family have moved from Houston county, to Oakhurst, Texas. They left Perry last Thursday. The best wishes of the Home Journal is with them. —Messrs. G. W. Aultman and C. M. Jonos of Crawford county were in Perry last Saturday. Their purpose was to rent farm lands for the ensuing yqar. We under- staht they are good farmers. —Tax Collector Davidson is in Perry this week, collecting state and county taxes. His books will be dosed Friday night, Deoember 20th, and executions will then be issued against all defaulters, as the law directs. —The weather ohart in this of- fioe outlines next week as fol lows : Colder weather on Sunday, cold-wave Monday and Tuesday, storm period on Thursday, local storms on Friday and warmer weather on Saturday. —Before the publication of an other issue of the Home Journal, Christmas will have been celebrat ed. May the day bring joy to all; may its observance be oorreot and true; may there be pleasure un bounded, but no license to do ill. -—Houston-ground meal retails in Perry at $1.00 per bushel, or 25 cents a peck. Merchants here who buy meal outside the county sell at $1.10 per bushel, or 80 cts. a peck. There it no railroad freight to pay on the home-ground artiole. Comment is unnecessary, —On night of 26th Decoember, the young ladies and gentlemen will have a masquerade party at court house with proper chape rones. Everything will be con ducted in order and with care and determination of success. ' All who care to participate will meet at Mrs. W. H. Norwood’s Friday morning of this week at about 9 o’clock. —The lady members of the Baptist church are requested to meet in a social gathering with the Woman’s Missionary Union at the residence of Mrs. R. L. Cater on Friday, 20th, inst. at 8 p. m. An interesting program has been arranged. Members of the Union will bring missionary barrels holding Xmas offering. — : In County Court last Tues day ‘morning Frank Clay was charged with three offenses,point ing ‘a gun at another—2 cases,ahd trespassing. He was convicted in all cases, and the sentences ag gregated 8 years in the, chain gang, straight. He was only re leased from jail on Monday be fore he was in oourt again on Thursday. He lived near Dun bar, In the afternoon there were 4 cases, for • keeping gaiming jbouae, and 8 for gambling, all #onvict„ed and fined $20 eaoh or, twelve months in chain gang, A Change of Judicial Authority. Last Monday morning there was a scence in the Houston County court house that was rather unu sual. Judge A. C. Riley, for a num ber of years, the popular and ef- ficent judge of the Houston coun ty court,retired from the position, Col. C. C. Duncan having been appointed by Governor Candler to succeed him on that bench, In a few well-spoken words Judge Riley gave place to his successor, and Judge C. C. Duncan assumed the duties of the office with appro- priate expressions. The change was made in a dignified and cour- tous manner. Mr. C. E. Brun son was re-appointed clerk of the court, under the following order. December Term, 1901, Houston County Court. In Re. Deputy Clerk, Houston County Court: Whereupon, it is ordered by the Court that C. E. Brunsdn be and he is hereby appointed Depu ty clerk of the County Court of Houston county; and it is furth er ordered that this order be Bpread on the minutes of the Court. In open court, this Dec. 16th, 1901. 0. C. Duncan, 0. J. H. C. Before the call of the docket began, Solicitor R. N. Holtzclaw addressed the court and asked that a committee of three members of the bar be appointed by the court to report resolutions expressing the high opinion entertained by the bar of Judge A. C. Riley as an of ficial and a citizen, and also ex pressing regret that he deems it necessary to change his residence from Perry. The committee ap pointed embraces, R. N. Holtz claw, J. P. Duncan and L. L. Brown. Following this resolution were short talks by Judge A. 0. Riley J. P. Duncan, L. S. Tounsley and J. H. Houser. The occasion was the regular monthly term of the court, the 8rd Monday, and the resolutions will be reported at the next monthly term of the court, the third Monday in January, 1902. Only a few cases ,were on the docket ready for trial, and they were disposed of in a most expe diticious and judicial manner. A jury to serve at the next criminal term of the court was drawn. The first judicial act of Judge Duncan was thff signing of a judg ment in a civil suit, in which Judge John H. Houser represent ed the plaintiff. The first case tried was that of the state vs Nathaniel Bynum, assault and battery. The defend- ent was represented by Mr. C. E. Brunson, and he was acquitted. Marriage at Perry. The Home Journal goes to press to-day (Wednesday) before the marriage of Miss Annie Wel kins .to Mr. John Vernon Wallace, at the home of the bride’s mother, at 1 o’clock p. m. We understand the happy'coup- le will leave Perry at 1:55 for Atlanta, and from there will go to their home at Charleston, S. C. A report of the marriage will be published next week. We join their many friends in extending cordial congratulations and best wishes. —If you want a good Mule cheap, call on C. M. Branan, 520 Poplar St., Macon, Ga. All the staple articles in crock ery, all sizes in Plates, Cups and Saucers, Covered and Open Dish es, Bowls, Bowls and Pitchers, Steak Dishes, Gravey Boats, Pick le Dishes etc. Milk Pitchers all sizes,etc., etc. L.*M. Paul’s. I sell good Mules cheaper than they can be bought anywhere south of Atlanta. C. M. Branan, 520 Poplar street, Macon, Ga. Coal Vases, Fire Sets, Tin Wa ter sets, Coal Tongs, and Coal Hoods eto, L. M. Paul, Ereah Wiley’s candy, choco lates and Boo BonB, or all choco late. j. D. Martin, Jr. Go-Tq Fair Stork—M^con, Ga. for your fine Dolls, China and Glass W-are for Christmas., . Buy it and put it away. \ Spinsters’ Entertainment. If you desire to spend a very enjoyable evening on the 23rd (next Monday night) be sure to be on hand promptly at 7:30 o’clock at the college chapel to meet 19 (old maids) spinsters. Let nothing hinder; come out and begin Christmas week right. Come prepared to “laugh and grow fat.” You will pass two hours of the jolliest time you ever had— Wizard Oil shows not excepted— at a vory small cost. Proceeds to be used for a good purpose. All local talent. Como. Admission: 25c, and 10c. Editor Spinsters’ Club. Ohristmas Tree at Spring Hill. Next Wednesday night, Decem ber 25th, there will be a Christ mas tree at the Spring Hill School house, under the auspices of the Sunday school. The arrangements will be com pleted by a committee. All pres ents and donations will be re ceived by the committee at the sehool house Wednesday. All persons interested are cor dially invited to attend. No admission fee. The Spinsters’ Olub. Last Friday afternoon the Mis ses Killen entertained the spins ters in a most charming manner; they were assisted in receiving by Mrs. Henry Tucker Gilbert and Miss Annie Holleman. “Our show” was the topic for the afternoon and our president found it very difficult in keeping order because of the enormity of subject. During the discussion a delight ful lunch was served, which kept us quiet for a while. „ The hostesses were never more charming and all the guests de parted declaring that never had an afternoon been spent more pleasantly. Club Editor. Fully Insured, You and we are both insured against loss, for the manufactur ers agree to refund the purchase price if you do not realize what they claim for Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin in cases of Consti pation, Indigestion, Sick Head ache or Stomach Troubles. Sold by druggists. Notice Girls: Good .salarypaid you for writing at home. Address with stamp. . Box 100 K Nashville, Ga. Wiley’s candies in £ pound, 2 pound and 5 pound packages. J. D. Martin, Jr. —Best Rust Proof Oats at F. M. Houbbr’s. Agent for Wiley’s candies. J. D. Martin, Jr. Wiley’s candis are pure. J. D. Martin, Jr. —For Salk—Good Milch Cow with young heifer calf. McM. Ratnby, Perry, Ga. —If you want a good Cooking Stove call on W. D. Day. One of our Specialties Gents’ Shoes. $2.50 $3«oo go $4.00 Jdl fotthent aari riutpa*. B. B. Harris & Co. MACON, GA, CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR. "Right at the beginning of the busy Holiday season we offer you our entire stock of goods iff the Racket Store at a Cut Price Sale. This is the way we do it: We will allow 10 Per Cent Discount on all CASH purchases until January 1st, 1902. Just think of it: 10 cents discount on ths dollar. Cash. No discount given on amount less than 50 cents. Now is the time to purchase your supplies for the winter. This is the place to purchase your Xmas presents at a lower price than elsewhere^less the 10 £fn t discount. DON’T FORGET OUR TERMS AS ABOVE. In The Grocery Store We have the laigest and best display of “Goodies” for Xmas. We have the finest new crop Nuts in the town, at lowest prices. Large bright No. 1 soft shell English Walnuts 20clb Medium size French Walnuts 15clb The best Paper shell Almonds 20clb Large Red Polished Mastodon Paper shell Pecans 20clb Will have plenty of Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Malaga Grapes, &c., &c. Special Price oil the finest cured Ham, “Premium” Brand, lijo pound The Century Ham, a good one, at 12Jc pound A pound of Arbuckle’s Coffee for 10c. if you trade 25c cash. 2 pounds for 20c if you trade 50c cash. Agent for Wiley’s Fine Candies in packages. We have Chocolates and Bon Bons, or all Choco lates, in J, 1, 2 and 5-p.ound packages. We also have Blanke’s Finest Candies Si J and 1-pound packages. Four very pretty packages of Blanke’s Candies in Fancy Box* s. ...J. D. MARTIN, Jr... A FIRST-CLASS LINE • • • OF • • • Staple Dry Goods, Groceries and Shoes, IF'ixst-Cla.ss 0-ood.s XwO-w .Prices Seed Wheat, Rye and Oats. L. F. CATER, Perry, Ga. THAN BTSB. The style, fit and finish of - onr Ready-to-wear Clothing. Our aim for years has been to present Perfect Clothing to our customers. An inspection of our line will convince you that we have reach ed the topmost rung on the lad der of perfection. Suits 10 to 25 Dollars.