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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 have his prompt attention. 808 Skoond Street. M&mm Perry, Thursday, January 9. WcsKhKS'MIIs ' Rnanuum waanma XjOGAJLi NESW©* —— Reception At Q-rovonia. Good Things To Eat. i: I will have on hand at all times during the year a full stock of Groceries, and ■will be glad to ffil your or ders at any time for what you may want. Yours very truly, W. H SIMS. —Best Mules at lowest prices, C. Ml Branan, 520 Poplar street, Macon, Ga. (Spring Term, 1902, —OF— Perry Pebiic School Begins the last Monday in December — 30th day—and continues 5 months. Incidental fee for resident pupils $2.50; non-residents $8.50. Prof. W.] W. Drisltell, 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 tho secretary and treasurer of the board, Mr. B. O. Hoitzclaw, before pupils will bo permitted to enter the school. It will be more beneficial to the chil dren, more agreeable to the teachers aud more satisfactory to the Board of Edu- cationand and parents if each ohild is permitted to enter on the first day of the terra and not be allowed to miss even one recitation during the entire session. Good Board can be obtained in private families at from $8 to $10 per month. Any other information can be obtain ed by addresssing either, of the under signed. R. N. B oxjTzolaw, Pi es. B. 0. LToltzolaw, Seo. and Treas. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Baird etir tertamed a number of young .peo ple at their home last Thursday night in honor of Mieses Maggie and Julia Reiitz, sisters of Mrs. Baird. The home was beautifully decorated with pretty flowers, and lovely illumination from chande liers. Music on piano, tete-tete, games, etc, etc, such as are cus tomary Tor young folks were in-1 dulged in, and all seemed to en-' joy themselves. At 10 o?clock refreshments were served in the dining room. The decoration of the dining room and table was elaborate. The.re freshments were fresh oysterg, sillabub, cakes, fruits, pickles and other eatables too tedious to name. At 12 o’clock sharp, the crowd dispersed and on departing expressed themselves as having enjoyed themselves to their ut most extent and the occasion would long be remembered. The invited guests were the fol lowing: Misses Emmie Means, Elma Houser, Messrs. Fred Eubanks, and Eugene Houser of Elko; Mes srs Graham and Pate of Unadilla; Misses Mattie Miller, Annie and Nelli Norwood, May and Kate Hodges, Cltyra Dasher, Evelyn Powers, Messrs. Miller Marshall, Howard Miller and Fulton Rol lins of Perry; Misses Annie and Edna Harrison and Messrs, Dan iel and Harrison of Hayneville; Misses Mary Brown, Mary Ellis, Maggie and" Julia Rentz, Messrs. Jessie, Sam and Lawrence Riley, Lloyd Kendrick, Madison Mar shall and — Crawford of Grovan- Miss Effie Kendrick, of Co- Hattie Social News. By It] W. G. On Wednesday evening of last, week tie young Men gave a tacky patty at the school hoii.se, compli mentary to their young lady friends. Everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves very much until about nine o’clock, when all the lamps with one ex ception‘went on a strike and re fused to burn, therefore bringing to an end what wpuld have been quite a success. The writer has been requested to say that such an accident will not again. . One of Fred. & Houser's. Nice, fresh lots of Fancy Candy, Fruits and Nuts just received. $ Also have just got, in a fresh lot of Andrew Houser’s Flour, the cele brated “JERSEY CREAM.” Every sack of this Flour is sold under an absolute guarantee. Sales! Stock-taking and stock-clearing season. Watch out now for Bargains. Don’t fail to see the things we are moving out. Here is a partial list: 2.65 1.66 7.60 4.10 3.35. 1.66 55e Ladies’ Gossamers worth $3.00 closing out at 75c Ladies’ Mercerized Underskirts worth $1.60 and $1.76 closing out ,at $1.00 happen I Ladies’ all-wool Cheviot Skirts, fully worth $4.00, closing out at ® w 'Ladies’ Brilliantine Skirts worth $2.60 closing out at the most brilliant a8 [ China Silk Eider Down Comforts worth $10.00 closing out at well as enjoyable affairs given Satine Eider Down Comforts worth $5.00 closing out at here in years was the dance on Coal Vases worth $4.60 closing out at last Friday evening at tho resi- Lar S e pire Screens worth $2.26 closing out at deuce of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Small "Fire Screens worth 75o closing out at Rushing in honor of Miss Ellen Scarborough of Toy, one of Geor-1 BIG- BARGAINS IN CAPES, gia’s Most beautiful and accom plished young women Mr. and I Plush Capes worth $8.00 now Mrs. Rushing are noted for their Plush Capes worth $6.00 now hospitality and on Friday evening Plush Capes worth $5.50 now their .guests departed reluctantly, | Plush Capes worth $5.00 now Cloth Capes worth. $5.00 now Plush and Cloth Capes worth $4.00 now Plush and Cloth Copes worth $8.00 now ia: lumbus; Miss Lilian Houser, of Macon: Miss Viola Bunn, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bunn, Mr, F. C. Henderson, Mrs. C. H. Baird and Mrs. L. C. Sanders. Job Bkdge. and siuging praises of mine host and hostess. There were about forty couples present and amid the strains of sweet music the dance was indulged in until a late hour, Miss Emma Heard of Claud, Ga., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Rushing. Miss Tommie D. Slooumb of near Macon,after spending a week with Miss Kate Leaptrot, has re turned home. Mr. Ivey Leaptrot is spending a few days in Macou with rela tives. -few, - In Memoriam. COME EARLY AND GET FIRST CHOICE. JLj JEj o o Jo JX o f 559 Cherry Street, MAGQN, GA., Plenty of PURE WHEAT BRAN from Houser’s mill, and Cotton Seed Hulls always on hand for cows’ feed. Fred. M. Houser’s. A GOOD PLACE. Notice is hereby given to ladies and SGQtlemen who visit Macon that Mrs. W. H. Houser is now running a first- class Boarding House at 765 Cherry St. which is very near the businees center of the city, and she will be pleased to serve them meals at 26c. each. Photograph Callery. 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 necessary for good work’ Yours to please, G. L. STRIPLING. Christmas Marriage. Monday morning, Dec. 28rd, at the home of W. T. Perry at Win chester, his daughter, Miss Cecil Perry, was united in marriage to Mr. Edge Andrews of Montezu ma. It was a quiet home affair, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Cutta of the Marshall- ville. Baptist church. Both the contracting parties are well-known in this section and their many friends will join the Record in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life.^-Mon tezuma Record. The groom is well-known in Houston county, the greater por tion of his boyhood and youth having been spent near Perr j and Kathleen. He has many friends in the county who most cordial ly extend congratulations and best wishes. same. —Mr. Henry King desires his friends in Perry and throughout Houston county, to know that he is ready and anxious to sell them best quality shoes at greatly reduced prices, at the Strong Shoe Co’sstoreon Second street, Macon, Ga. Horse And Mule For Sale. A Horse 6 years old and a mule 9 years old for sale. Both ani mals are medium size, all right in every respect and will work anywhere. Come and see them or write. T. E. Tharp, Byron, Houston county, Ga. NovemberG, 1901, Sister Blonnie Dennard passed peacefully away While we all knew Blonnie had been in feeble health, yet the Messenger for her sweet spirit came unexpectedly to us. All that a devoted husband, skillful physicians and kind friends could do to stay the hand of death was done. God knew best and took her to Himself. Another home j CCLSh Orders OMOUJltllig to was made desolate and little children miss the tender love of a mother. Our sister joined the Henderson Baptist, church whon a little girl, baptised by Dr .B. F. Tharp, afterwards joined the Elko Baptist church by letter and lived a devoted member until death, doing good as she had op portunity. Resolved, That the church and community have lost a good wo man, we believe our loss to be her gain, and humbly submit to an all-wise God. 2. That we extend to the be reaved husband, little children and uncle our sympathy in their sad affliction. 8. That these resolutions be recorded on our church book. Al so a copy.be sent the husband and one to our county paper for publi cation. J, H. Clark, G. D. Fitzgerald, Miss Gena Pool, Committee. J. R. SIMS, OPERATIVE ,\ DENTIST. Crown and Bridge Work. Office Near Perry Hotel, Main Street, PERRY, GA., W. H. HARRIS, ~ dentist. Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassengame. O-PIOE OYER DOW LAW BANK, FORT VAIiliEY, : GEORGIA a z. mcarthurT DENTIST, , FORT VALiL/EY, GEORGIA. Office over Slappey’s Drugstore. LOST. —A Gold heart-shaped Watch Charm. On one side a small di amond, on the other the letters E. E. S. I will pay a liberal reward for its delivery to me. G. A. Miller, Perry, 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 Gapes, Collarettes and Boas, Ladies and Men’s Underwear, &c. Choicest selection in BIuck and Colored Woolen Dress Goods with latest Trimmings for Special attention to Mail Orders. Express paid on all .00 or more. All goods sold here are guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Mr. Frank M. Houser Will be specially pleased to serve any of his Houston county friends. YOU ARE PLANNING I bell good Mules cheaper than they can be bought anywhere south of Atlanta. C. M. Branan, 520 Poplar street, Macon. Ga. Barred Plymouth Bocks. A few nice Cockerels for sale at $1 each. McM. Rainey, Perry, Ga. —Macon Prices on Buggies, at F. M. Houser’s. —The Houston public schools I opened last Monday, and the fol-1 lowing young ladies of Perry are! teachers: Misses Marie Nunn at Small Academy, Mattie Miller at Red Level near Fort Valley, May | Hodges at Howard’s near Byron, Marilu Wellons at Spring Hill. Miss Fannie Moore will be assis tant at Byron when that school opens on the 20bh. AN ARTIST’S TENT is in town,, on Court House Square, and will remain through next week. Come early and avoid the rush. Jordon & Goodman. —4, 5 and 6 prong Pitchforks, Long and Short Handled Shovels, Spades, Mattox, Grubbing Hoes, Rakes, etc., at L. M. Paul’s. To get a new suit of Clothes. Of course you are counting 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. BENSON & HOUSER, The Cp-to-Date Clothiers, 420 Third Strete. Don’t Live Together. Constipation and health never go together. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers promote easy action of the bowels without distress. “I have been troubled with costiveness nine years,” says-J. O. Greene, Depauw, Ind. “I have tried many remedies, but Little Larly Risers give best results.” Holtzclaw’s Drugstore. ©AST Oft I AfcMMtfflMHto*