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f-m | ^ V . . : : - |Kg*pii. amt ■r- • ;r aurtna Perry, Thursday, January 30. LOCAL NEWS, I HAVE IN STOCK Buist’s Seed Irish Potatoes B. M. Ferry’s Garden Seed. v Mossy Hill Notes. BY SOCKS Sunday School Resolutions. John Houston was born in Lon- Mr.J. W. Ragan of Heuderson donderry,Ireland, May 12th, 1828, desires to thank his frieuds and moved to Savannah about 1858, neighbpM through the .Toubnal where he was engaged iri business for their hind assistance during until 1898 when he came to Perry the illness of his son, Ingram, to make his*home with his only For ninety days the little fellow child, Mrs. F. M. Houser. lingered,b^when life and death, J As a business man, Mr. Hous- with fever, and it was greatly j ton was cuccessful and enjoyed through their tender nursing that the confidence of . the business I have most anything you may want in the Grocery line. I make an effort to keep fresh, first-class goods, and guaran tee every article sold. Goods delivered promptly. Your patronage is desired. Respectfully, H B. SIMS. Fred. I. Houser’s, We are in our new store now and ready for business. t t f • We will carry a neat, fresh and well selected stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, and the strong est line of SHOES you will find in our citv. " t t t ■ MR. J. R. MILLER, JR., will be delighted to serve his friends at our place of business after February 1st- t + t. Your kind attention to just 8 articles in the Grocery line: Genuine Texas Rust Proof Oats Cotton Seed Meal Cotton Seed Hulls. Fked. M. Houser’s. A HGME-klKE H0TOL. HAYING LEASED THE Stubblefield House Mulberry St., MACON, GA., Nest to Academy of Music, It is my purpose to conduct n hotel that will be home-like and satisfying to al! guests. It is specially suitable for ladies or others visiting Macon for a day or longer. ^ We Strive to Please. George S. Riley. MONEY. Loans negotiated on improved farms, at lowest market rates, and on most liberal terms. Business of fifteen years standing. More than three million dollars in loans negotiated. Facilities unsur passed. HOWARD U. SMITH, No. 814 Second St.. Maoon, Go. he was restored to health and strength. Especially would } he thank lyis faithful physionin, Dr. J. D. Coleman, for his devoted service, and Madams. J. H. Wim berly, J. W. Hodge and J. T. Coleman, for their untiring pres ence at the bedsido,aud many acts of kindness. The candidate for governor on the old Hill is still sawing wood and lying low, but when he does shy his caster in the political ring, the fun will begin ; for the way he can kiss the babies’ and sing the praises of the horny handed sons of toil, will make the other fellows turn green with en vy. Of course on such important questions as taxation, he i9 right up to snuff and would give such careful and economical adminis tration that would 1 relieve the fi nancial condition of the tax' bur dened peoplo. As for the public schools—he promises much like the balance, and will pay the teachers cash up and no grumb ling. On pesions—all we widows wilt get ours first. He is solid on labor and Capital and believes la bor should get a slice of the cap ital. He, is not at all uncertain on the liquor question, for he was out, but believes in those strong democratic principles that allows every man to have a little when he wants it. If he can get it. Farming is moving along at a good pace, and many are planting over where the oat crop was kill ed. Many of our largest farmers say the cotton acreage will be greatly reduced this year. And well may it be, if there is any truth in the old adage, “that a burnt child' is afraid of fire.” Some of our farmers are making the best preparation for the wheat crop we ever saw. Two- horse plows was never m such de-i maud. The Coons are getting there too, for they are secureiug great stacks of almanacs that tell all about rains and the good seasons. Messrs. Webb of Oglethorpe and Connell of Americas are expected on tho Hill this week to be the guests of Mr. C. B. Till and will bring their fine pock of fox hounds, and weanticipate some fine sport. The fox and cats have be come very numerous on the old Hill. 1-26-1902. , a. v ViliVl- fSB AT Those »m jpiHUr \ \ : • Laces and Embroideries Lace Photograph Gallery. I have opened a Photograph Gallery on Carroll Street, Perry, Ga., near Hqme Journal office. m 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 woik* Yours to please, G. L. STRIPLING. world. He was twioe married, having by these marriages four children. Th/ee of them preceded him to the better lands. Mrs. Houser only survives him. He leaves sev eral grand children and one great grand child. Bro. Houston was for more' than 50 years an active member of the Methodist church in Savan nah, whfere like his Lord, he wan always going about doing good; it was his meat and drink to minis ter to the afficted, to visit the sick, and seek to elevate fallen humanity wherever he found it. What this good man wrought in his long and useful life, eternity albne will reveal. He was ten der, gentle, kind and true. f “His heart was rich, of such fine mold, that if you sowed therein the seeds of hate, it blos somed into charity. The guiding star of his life was love. Why the mind of this faithful servant should have become cloud ed the latter years of his life, we may not inquire. “God holds the key in his omnicient hand, shd somentime, we may undersand.” “Deep in unfathomable mines of never failing skill, lie treas ures lip his bright design, and works his Soverign will. On the morning of January 10th, 1902, this faithful old hero laid down his armor that he had so long worn, and passed forever from the dreqm of conflict, to live and be with, his Lord. Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Houston fliis Sunday School has lost one of her wisest, most useful and efficient workers. 2. That the sympathy and love of this Sunday School be With the' stricken loved ones and that a page in the minutes be dedicated to the precious memory of this sainted worker. L. S. Tounbley, J. H. Houser, Mbs. Ida Rogers-, Committee. We have been telling you about are here, a regular and Embroidery opening. Come down and see them, though you don’t care to buy now, comb and let us show you the line. Undoubtedly the biggest assortment and the best values ever opened up in Perry. 8^-in Cambric Embroideries for 6c 6 -in Cambrio Embroideries for 8c 7-in Cambric Embroideries for 10c 10-in Cambric Embroideries for 12£o and 15c Wide, Handsome Cambric Embroideries for 20c and 25c Nainsook and Swiss Embroideries. Beautiful, dainty patterns in Edgings and Insertions. Any design Embroideries. you can want. Any price from LACES, 5o to 25o yard LACES. In Mejtnoriam, Mrs. Elizabeth Cole, Mathew C. Cole, fell on wife sleep JDWIN L. BRYAN, J ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Fort Valley, Ga. real estate at Loans negotiated on lowest rate of interest. Farm lands for sale on easy terms. J. R. SIMS, OPERATIVE DENTIST. Crown and Bridge Work. Office Near Perry Hotel, Main Street, PERRY, GA. Will be at office from 1st to 16th of each month. her home near Elko, Jan. 6th, 1902. She was born October 22nd, 1850, and reared in Houston county. This good woman was suddenly called to meet her God, being sick only about two days, but was pre pared for the call, having profess ed faith in the Lord Jesus and united with the church in her ear ly womanhood. She joined Old Hickory Grove Methodist church when about 20 years of age and remained a consistent member un til its dissolution a year or two before her death. She was a loving mother,devbted sister, faithful wife and loved by all who knew her, for her woman ly and Christian disposition was such as to attract and win the admiration and respect of every one. She leaves a husband, three children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn, but there is a glorious, glad hope that we may meet her in that home above where all the ransomed throng near God, the eternal borne of the soul saved by Grace. A Friend. w. H. HARRIS, DENTIST. Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassengame. OFFICE OVER DOW LAW BANK, FORT VALLEY. : GKORCHA 0. z McArthur, DENTIST, FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA, over Slappej’s Drugstore. 10c to 25c yard 4c to 10c yard Real Torchons, Edgings and Insertions from Imitation or Machine Torchons, 40 per cent linen. Every width and grade from Valenciennes Laces, beautiful patterns; Edgings and Insertions to match. Lace Galoons, Lace and Embroidery Beadings. All Over Laces and Embroideries from 50o to $1.50 yard, L. DVC ZP-A-TJUi’S. niMiaceiwn A1X XJJUKi 454 MULBERRY STREET, ZMlsacoxx, MM G-eox£fia,. MACON’S NEW BARGAIN STORE. MS, CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, HATS, TRUNKS, ETC. SHOES. —Mr. George S. Riley, a nativo< of Houston county, well-knowq and highly esteemed here* requests us to say to our readers that ho is prepared to sell first class mules as cheap as they can be bought anywhere. His headquarters in this business is at Branan’s sta ble, on Poplar street, Macon, Ga. —The law card of Mr. J. P. Duncan appears in another col umn of this paper, the copartner ship with his father having been dissolved when he assumed the duties of county judge. Jim Dun can doesn’t need our praise. The people know him. —New and Second-hand School Books, Crayons and other School supplies at Perry Post-office. Another bale of that fine yard wide Sea Island to go at 5c. L. M. Paul’s. Texas Rust-proof Oats, at F. M. Houser’s. We handle only the best brands of Shoes,, such ns The J. B. lewis Co’s. $2.00 and $2.50 Shoes for men; The Red Seal — J. K. On* Shoe Co.; Roberts, Johnson & Rand’s Star Brand, and the Richmond Standaed Goods. No other house id Macon will offer you spoil standard brands of. Shoes, and remember that our price is 20 per cent less than, other dealers, will sell you same quality of goods for. CLOTHIUO-. Clay Worsteds, Cheviots, "Onssimeres. and in fft'ot most any style in Clothing that you might want. PRICES? Why we will guarantee yum a saving of 25 per cent on Firsi'-Clasfl ,,, Ciothihg. We have Boys’ Youth’s and Men’s, and can fit any nian iuUoustmV , O^rercoa/tB,' TXlBterB antl 3ivdCdrLtoeli.es, For heavy winter wear. Why? not come and see your old friend, Marx Zarks, 454 Mulberry Street, Maoon, Ga, P. S.—I have large back yard and stable in the rear of my store, which is free to my Houston county friends, BOOKS AND STATIONERY For HOLIDAYS and all ders promptly filled. other days. Mail or- CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. 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. 0. Greene, Depauw, Ind: “I have tried many remedies, but Little Larly Risers give best results.” floltzclaw’s Drugstore. Some Big Reductions in Men’s Negligee Shirts. Call' and «ee them. ' L. M. Paul’s. —If yob want a good Mule cheap, call op C. M. Branan, 520 Poplar ( Sfc., Macon, Ga. WANTED. Reliable man for Manager of a Branch Office we wish to open in this vicinity. Here is a good opening tor the right man. Kindly give good reference when writing. THE A. T. MOBBIS WHOLESALE HOUSE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Blnstrated catalogue 4 cts. m stamps. T. A. COLEMAN, Bookseller and Stationer, 308 Second Street, MACON, GA ii LET GO” SALE NOW ON AT STORE OF ST^OITa- SIEEOIEJ GO. Excels any similar occasion ever held in this store at any time. Great quantities of stylish, well-made and honestly priced Shoes for men and women, chiefly winter weight*, however, will be LET GO far below regular price.jj You would do well to communicate with them at once. STRONG SHOE CO. 268 Second Street. MACON, G A.