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—Though the departure of Rev. B. E, Whittington from Perry was without ceremony, his family being on a visit to relatives at Cordele, the good will of our peo ple is none the less with him and his wife and children. During the year he was the faithful and One of our Specialties earnest pastor of Perry and Prov idence Methodist churches, and he earned by his devotion to dutyj and genial companionship the highest esteem of all the people with whom he came in contact. Our best wishes will be with, him at his new home at Byron. -*-•-«». 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 ot • its kind. Picture Books and Games for children. Albums, Books, of several kinds, Vases, Toilet Articles ,perf. umery'and nu merous other items for children and grown people. Art M ;dal- lions, beautiful and unique, from 25cts to $2.50 each. Come and see ,* you will surely be satisfied. Holtzclaw’s Drug S-epre. O- BTCJE OVER DOW DAW BANK, PORT’ VALLJCY. - : GEORGIA c. z. mcarthur, DENTIST, POUT VALiLlEY, GEORGIA. Office* over Slappey’s Drugstore. 420 Third Strete, announces that he is now with the STRONG Oranges For Sale. $2.00 per crate Y. O. B. Sene oney order afad how, to ship; rt. or Exp. L. D. Vimoh, 1. Tarpon Springe, Fla. and will be pleaied to hare his friends call when in Macon. Ail mail orders will have kie prompt attention. 808 Siwc*tD Bswaana. Honest woric, without any rooimg, iwy — —~ ■ -> j *v, Ara nrA ean't be equaled, They will last aa long —For young or old, t ae you win, if you will treat them Beep- suitable Holliday presents at arly. , ■ Holtzclaw’s Drug store. UtMsfi,wataiiu,iratkr.ai«tmiM»- GA8T®RI f # T fjrag u... •jiswiiiBBa. Maeoa, CJa, MACOK, GA w * fast B&ms Jov*x*h Perry j Thursday, December 26. DOCAL NEWS, All those owing me will please settle in full oa the first clay of January that may do likewise. Respectfully, W. B. SIMS. Marriage Near Dunbar. One of the prettiest home wed dings of the season took place at the homo of the bride’s parents ■ ■ Wellons-Wallace. SEED OATS. I have 750 bushels of Georgia Rust Proof Oats to sell at Macon prices. A. A. Smoak, Perry, Ga. t-j-1. Fred. M. Houser’s. Nice, fresh lots of Fancy Candy, Fruits and Nuts just received. the home of near Dunbar at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon, December 15th, 1901, when Miss Sallie Swanson became the bride of Mr. Curtis Sullivan. The beautiful ceremony was per formed in an impressive manner by Rev. N. T. Pafford. The home was beautifully deco rated for the oocasion, and quite a number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties were pres ent. The couple stood beneath a bower of green, The presents were many and handsome, amply attesting the wide popularity of the bride and groom. They were selected with an eye to use as well as beauty. The bride is an accomplished daughter ef Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Swanson. By her charming graces and beautiful life she has won the admiration of all who know her. The groom is a dashing young man with a sterling character,and by his gentlemanly bearing wins the respect and esteem of all who come in contact w}th him. The bride' was becomingly gown ed in gray lady’s cloth with lace trimmings, and carried a beauti ful shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Their attendnnts were Miss An- Johnson with Mr. George Also have just got in a fresh lot of Andrew Houser’s Flour, the celo brated “JERSEY CREAM,” ’ Every sack of this Flour is sold under an absolute guarantee. Plenty of PURE WHEAT BRAN from Houser’s mill, and Cotton Seed Hulls always on hand for cows’ feed. Fred. M. Houser’s, TO HOUSTON FARMERS. I have accepted a position with the warehouse firm ot B. T. Adams & Oo., Macon, Ga., and I shall apbreoiate any fuvors my friends may honor me with and will guarantee satisfaction. Money loaned at 8 per cent. Cotton handled at 60 cents per bale. Thanking you for past favors, and so lioiting a part of your patronage this season, I am yours, &o., J. W. RUSHING. S^hotograph Nailery. I have opened a Photograph Gallery on Carroll Street, Perry, Ga., near Home Journal office. me with Heard; Miss Lena Leaptrot, Mr. Will Johnson. Immediately after receiving the congra&ulations and best wishes of of their many friends, the bridal party with a number of friends Ciroumstances prevented a spe cific report in our last issue of the marriage at Perry of Mies Annie Wellons to Mr. John Vernon Wal lace of Atlanta. The ceremony was performed at 1 p. m. at the home of Mrs. N. B. Wellons, mother of the bride, at the east end of Carroll street. Rev. Albert S, Dix, pastor of the Perry Baptist church, performed the ceremony in his usual solemn, though happy style. The attendants were: Mr. H. T. Philips, of Atlanta, and Miss Marilu Welloqs, sister of the bride. Mr. Ed. S. Wellons, brother of the bride, and Miss ‘Lizzie Wal lace, sister of the groom. Mr, Ben Wallace, brother of groom, and Miss Lela Belle' Park of Macon. Mr. Calnway Riley and Miss Kate Day. The guests were relatives and the young friends of the bride and groom. The parlor and hall were taste fully decorated, and the large number of beautiful presents at tested the popularity of the young couple. At 1:55 p. m. the pridal party left Perry on the train for Fort Valley, and thence to Atlanta. The happy pair are now at home at Charleston, S. C. They have the cordial congratu lations and best wishes of their many friends. IFOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS? Read over this list. May be there’s that had escaped your mind. Ladies’ Purses and Card Cases combined at Men’s Purses at . . Boys’ Windsor Ties at Men’s Neck Ties, latest styles, Scissors and Shears, all. grades Pocket Knives for men and boj Fine Razors from % Razor Strops at 25o and 50c. Lather Brushes Children’s Knife, Fork and Spoon Sets at Christy Knife Sets at 26c. Bread Knives at Table Knives and Forks from Willow Lunoh Baskets at 26o. Willow Waste Baskets at China Clocks 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 Ladies’ Fascinators at 85c $1.50 $2.00 $1,00 50c $1.00 25o and 60c Men’s Woolen-lined and Astrachan Gloves at 26c and 60c Men’s Driving and Dress Gloves at $1.00 Men’s Nullifier Slippers at $1.60 •10-Pigce Chamber Sets at $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 per set Christmas Things For The Children. be dosed out at A few Iron and Wooden Toys, Dolls, &o., <fcc., to BARGAIN PRICES. Be sure to come to Teachers’ Notice. The Public schools of the coun- wended their tvay to the home of open on the first Monday the groom’s parents,where a grand and elegant reception awaited them. This happy young couple em barked upon' the matrimonial sea under the most' favorablo auspi ces and have the sincere congratu lations of all who know them. They will be at the home of the groom’s parents near LaVilla un til after Christmas. Rex. Photographs from $1,00 to $4.00 per dozen. Williibe at Gallery Saturdays and Mon days only. ENLARGING AND FRAMING To Suit Customers. Sunshine not necessary for good work* Yours to please, G. L. STRIPLING. —•The weather last week was without a precedent within the memory of the. oldest inhabitant. At no time, has there ever been here such weather throughout sev en days in December. Beginning with unusually heavy rains Satur. day morning and afternoon, De cember 14th, the thermometer registered a fall of at least 45 de grees within 12 hours. Sunday morning there was ice, and from then to the following Saturday the ground was frozen continually. Thursday there was sleet and snow. The lowest register of the thermometer was 15 degrees above zero. Last Sunday evening the weather moderated considerably, and Monday it rained, in January, 1902. White teachers will meet at Perry on the first Saturday in January. " Colored teachers will meet at Perry on Saturday, Dec. 28th, 190f. G. W. Smith, C. S. C. Terai, ring 1902, t tp c! OTXD *C! JjiJooDllalli o, 559 Cherry Street, MAG0N, GA., Is the place to visit when in need of* first-class Dry Goods and Nations, Ladies’ Ready-made Suits, Jackets and In fants’ Cloaks, Far Capes, Collarettes and Boas, Ladies and Men’s Underwear, <fce. Choicest selection in Blae.iv and Colored Woolen Dress Goods with latest Trimmings (or same. 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. Blasseugame. Begins the last Monday in December-- 30till day—and continues 6 months. Incidental fee for resident pupils $2.50; non-residents $!hi>0. Prof. W. W. Driskell, Principal. Misses Annie ilollerann and Mary Kil- len, Assistants. This is a graded school of high order, and under competent instructors it read ily ranks with tlio best high schools of the state. The incidental fee must bo paid in cash to the ymretary and treasurer of the board, Mr. .B. <’-. Holtzolaw, before pupils will - be permitted to enter the school. ' It will l>e more, beneficial to the chil dren, more (igrefeabla to the teaohers and more satisfactory to tho Board of Edu cation und Hud parents if each child is permitted to enter on the first day of the term, and not he Allowed ]n isn even one recitation during the entire session. Good Board oan bo obtained in private families at from |8 to $10 per month. Any other information can be obtain ed by addresnsiag either of the under signed. R. N. irlor/recjLA’.v, Pies. B. C. Uokezooaw, See. and Tread. 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. Houspr - Will bo specially pleased to servo any of his Houston county friends. YOU ARE FLAMMIMG To get a new suit of Clothes. Ot course you are counting' how many dollars you’ll have to spend. We fully appreciate all the condition’s and will meet you accordingly. Come and let us talk the matter over. We can soon settle the price questioil. BENSON & HOUSER, •The Up-to-Date Clothiers,