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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, Announcem3nr« Received Im,ter than 11 O'clock Wednesday Morning, Will be too late for That W eek. A pretty home wedding was sol emnized on Tuesday afternoon, 18th inst., at the residence of ihe bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Sande- .HI.,,.f ar > when their, second daughter, the democratic nomination for the office j Miss Evie, was wedded to Dr. Pair of State Senator for the 2 Ird Senatorial R. Brinson of Stillmore Ga. For State Senator. I hereby announce my candidacy for district. Respectfully, H, A. Mathews. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Houston coun ty, subject to democratic primary. Respectfully, Jno. F. Troutman. I hereby annohuce myself a candidate for the office, of Sheriff of Houston county, subject-'to democratic nomina tion. Respectfully, Walter E. Means. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for Sheriff of Houston couuty, subject,to democratic primary. If elect ed promise faithful service. M.L. Cooper. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Houston County, subject to the Democratic nom ination. Respectfully, J. M. Pitts. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the offioe of Commis sioner of Roads. and Revenues of Hous ton county, subjeot to democratic, nomi nation. Respectfully, J. «T. Houser. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Uotnm;.ssioaer of Roads and Revenues of Houston county, sub ject to d,em ooratio nomination. Respectfully, Z voh Hays. For County Treasurer. I horeby anaonuis myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County Treasurer of Lloustoii oouacy, subject to democratic nomination. Respectfully, W. J. Moore. For The Legislature. I respectfully annoimee myself a can didate for re-election to the Lower House. Having had experience, I feel that lain better able to serve the inter ests of the people. If elected, I prom ise to discharge my duty faithfully and fearlessly. S. S. Taylor. I hereby announoe myself a candidate for the pffi ie of Representative of Hous ton Poiinty in-tie next Legislature of Georgia, subjeot to Damioratio nomi nation. Respectfully, Robert E. Brown. To the Voters of Houston County. I respectfully ask your support in the Democratic primary for Representative. With the experience of the last term in the House, I will be aole, if elected, to render you more efficient servive in the next. 0. O. Richardson. For Tax Collector. I hereby announce my candidacy for the offioe of Tax Collector of Houston county, subject to democratic nomina tion. I bespeak the hearty support of my friends from every seotion of the couuty. Respectfully, A. W. Murray, I here|i|' aunounce myself a candidate for the offioe of 'fax Collector of Houston County, eubj <ct to Democratic Primary. T earnestly s>licb th- support of the voters of the county of my birth. If elected, I promise faithful and efficient service, Respectfully, W. C. Lewis. 1 respectfully amovnci m'sclf a Candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Houston county, subjeot to the Dem- cratio Primirv. J. W. Rushing. At the appointed hour, the beau tiful home was filled with friends of the bride and groom, and at 3:30 o’clock, as the sounds of Mendehl- son’s wedding fmarch pealed forth under the skillful touch of Mrs. O. M, Heard, of Vienna, the wedding party entered the parlor. First came Miss Carlos Taylor of Donnard, Ga., with Mr. ,J. M. Temples, of Summit, Ga.| next, Misp Maud Durden, of Summit, Ga., with Mr. J. Tom Dent of Macon; then the groom with his best. man,-Dr. J. R. Yaumans of Stillmbre, Ga.; then the bride with her maid, of honor, Miss ,Etta Sande- fur, of Denuard, Ga. After taking their' positions, the|most saCred ceremony was impressively perform ed by Rev. A. V. Simmess, of Val dosta, Ga., which made the two hearts to beat as one. The bride is one of our most ac complished young ladies, possessing rare traits of characte:; in fact, all qualities that are requisite in the make-up--of a typical southern lady, and her friends here regret to see her leave. The groom is a successful young dentist of his place, and is an honor able, upright and noble gentlemau, and is to be complimented in ^win ning the prize he has taken off. Miss Evie was becomingly attired in a gown of castor broadcloth and carried a bunch of violets, which seemed typical of the purity and modesty of her life. The bride’s maids wore lovely gowns of gray. The presents were pretty and use ful, and the number attested the friendship of both bride and groom. We wish for the happy couple just enough cloud's to make the sunshine appreciable. Plow Boy. -1^-0—4 To the Voters of Houston County. After thinking over the matter, I have decided I would not be doing justice to Mr. W. J. Moore to run for the office of County Treasurer, as he has only had the office one term, and for this reason I withdraw from the race. With sincere thanks to my friends for their offers of support, I am, very truly, J. R. Miller. For Tax Receiver. I announoe myself a candidate for the offioe of Tax Receiver of Houston coun ty, subjeot to democratic nomination, and earnestly solicit the support of the voters of the county. It elected I prom ise faithful and efficient service. Respectfully, JH. Culler. I hereby announoe myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Re ceiver of Houston couuty, subject to demacratic nomination. Respectfully, S B.T. Stanford. Through the solicitation of friends I announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Houston county, subject to Democratic nomina tion. Respectfully. Graham Thomson. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Houston county, subject to democratic nomina tion, I promise faithful and efficient service if elected. Respeotfully, Geo. S. Haslam. For Clerk Superior Court. I announce myself a candidate for re- election to the office of Clerk of the Superior Court of Houston County, subject to the Democratic nomination. If elected, I will endeavor to render the best service 61 which I am capable. Respeotfully, M. A. Edwards. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Clerk of the Superibr court of Hous ton county, Bubjeot to democratic nomi nation. If you find me worthy and com petent, I respectfully ask you to vote for me. I. T. Woodard. C ASTOR IA The Kind You Hava Always BougH Honor Roll of Wellston School. 1st Grade—Birdie Miller, 91; Ernest Watson, 90; Ernest Wheelus, 91; Oliver Byrd, 90. 2nd Grade—Maggie Herritage, 98; Irving Miller, 90; Robert Cherry, 92; Bill Tom Deese, 91. 3rd Grade—Flewellyn Byrd,94; Liilian Jones, 93; Hiram Miller. 93; Arthur Herritage. 91. 4th Grade—John Cherry, .95; John Deese, 90; Bertha Frederick, 98.; Alma Renfroe, 92; Mabel Cherry, 98; Pearl Hutto. 90. 5th Grade—Emory Herritage, 93; Forest Watson,* 92; Henry Byrd, 91; Leonard Wheelus, 90. 6th Grade—Emma Frederick, 95; Edgar Renfroe, 95; John Wheelus, 90. 7th Grade—Lillian Noll, 97; Herchel Scarborough, 90. 8th Grade—Mattie Watson, 97. T. W. Murray, Miss Edna Harrison, Teachers. The March business and social meeting of the Perry Epworth League was held-at the home of j Mr. E. K. Braselt-ou last Friday evening: The meeting was called to order by the President, Miss Amelia Rogers, and the opening song “Each day He grows still Sweet er,” was sung. Bro, Simmons then read a scrip ture lesson and led if pruyer, fol lowed by a song, “When the Saints come Marching in.” Minutes of the last meeting were then read by the - secretary aud adopted; after which the, 3rd Vice President made her report. Motion for the Secretary to or der some blank reports made by Miss Nell Rogers, was .carried. Bro. Simmons then exhorted al'l the Leaguers to help him in his missionary meeting the coming Sunday evening; after which,there being no other business, the first part of the meeting was adjourn ed. After a shout intermission, Miss Leonora. Edwards took the chair, and following litterary program was rendered. Recitation—by Miss Corinne Baldwin, “Lady Glair.” Vocal Solo—“Margarette,” by Miss Louise Riley i Recitation—by MisS Andie Hoi* phi an. Following this was a play of un usual merit -“A Slight Mistake,” by Misses Leonora JEdwards, Lu la Houser, Kate Hodges, Amelia Rogers and Clara Dasher. This concluded the program for the evening and the meeting Avas adjourned. IT. P..Houser, Secretary. «*.*<*. ... Henderson Items. 1 By School Gill. Nature is again sheddiug tears profusely. Farmers are doiug good Avork— much corn has been planted. Our fruit crop is all right. ' Mr. and Mrs. Will Till and daughter of Elko visited Mr. and Mrs. Pearce Sunday. Miss Hodge and Miss Ella Han cock vitited Emerich Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Butler Hardison visited Perry Sunday. Mr. Jack Hodge went to Pine- hurst on important busiuess Sun day. Mr. EdAvards preached at Elko Sunday. . Miss Hodge is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. A. A. Smith, of Hawk- insville, this Aveek. Our school Avill have an Easter egg hunt on Mrs. Pearce?s large, beautiful laAvn. Everybody invi ted. We have a very interesting pro gram for Easter at the Methodist church. lun A YOU NEED THIS HARROW. <f' : - • •: \w. ; The best on the market. I also sell Reapers, Binders, Mowers, Rakes; in fact all of D. M. Osborne’s Harvesting Machinery, and Harrows of every description. I make the best Flour and Meal on the market. II you f u anything I sell, write me and I’ll come to see you. > ’ A. J. HOUSER, Eva, Ga. warn -ihr■ TOW ABE Municipal Ticket. For Mayor, J. H. Houser. For Aldermen, B. H. AndreAV, J. J. Marshburn, J ; . R. Miller,. J. A. 3moak. R. L. Marchman, J. D. Martin, Sr. tmm & ‘•v1> Two Turkey Goblers, one large, the other small, com mon stock,strayed from my prem ises in Perry several days ago. The large one bad one wing crop ped, and a cloth string around one leg. Their return will be re warded. J. D. Martin, Jr. L-idies all’Linen Plain Hem- sli-kied Hahkerchiefs at 5 and 10 cents each, at L. M. Paul’s. . Bears the j Signature —Tae civil docket of the next term of our Superior court con tains 70 cases, about 18 more than were on the docket of the last October term. The criminal dock et Avill be about as usual., there being 9 prisoners in jail to be tried, and about 25 out under bond. Three are|charged with murder. C XZbTZE] Cures Headache, Neuralgia, Sick Headache and La Grippe Jp^ins. 15c., 25c. and 50c. bottle. For sale by H. M. HOLTZCLAAV, Druggist, Perry, Ga. Tax Receiver’s Appointments. FIRST BOUND. I will be at the following places on the dates named for the purpose of receiving Tax Returns for the year 1902: Byron, Thursday, April 3, a. m. Powersville, “ “ “ p. m. Fort Valley, Friday, April 4, all day. Perry, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 7, 8, 9. Kathleen, Thursday, April 10, a. m. Bonaire, “ “ “ p. m. Wellston, Friday, “ 11, a. m, Hattie, “ “ “ p. m. Perry, Monday. “ 14, all day. Haslam, Tuesday, “ 15, a. m. Barrow’s Mill, “ “ u p. m. Taylor’s, Wednesday, “ 16, p. m. Henderson, Thursday, “ 17, a. m. Elko, “ “ V p. m. Grovania, Friday, 18, a. m. Haynevile, “ . “ “ p. m. Dennard, Saturday, “ 19, a. m. Heard, “ “ “ p. m. Claud, Tuesday, “ 22, a. m. Hollinehead, “ “ “ p.m. B» T, STAFFORD, T. R.,H. C. BRING US YOUR JOB WORK. SATIS FACTION GlfARANEETB. To get a new suit of Gioihes. Of eourse yon are counting how many dollars • 1 y , < .■ ..< i you’ll have to spend. We fully appreciate all the conditions and will meet yot{ accordingly. Come and let us talk the matter over. We: can soon settle* the price question. BENSON & HOUSER, The Up-to-Date Clothiers, 420 Third Strete. MACON, GA ill 454 MULBERRY STREET, .... Hacon, MACON’S NEW BARGAIN STORE. i. , .■ ;. SHOES, CIOIHIIfi, 11 HOODS, MTS, II SHOES. - . . . ** ■' ;> . f We handle ODly the best brands of Shoeh; such as The J. B. LeAvis Go’s. $2.00 and $2.50 Shoes for men ; The Red Seal— J. JC. Orr Shoe Co.; Roberts, Johnson & Rand’s Star Brand, and the Richmond Standaed Goods. No other house in Macon will offer yon such 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. Clay Worsteds, Cheviot, Cassimeres. and in fact most any style in Clothing that you might want. PRIQES? Why we Avill guarantee you a saving of 25 per cent on Firsr-Class Clothing. We have Boys’ Youth’s and Men’s, and can fit any man in Houston Light-Weight Suits For Spring Wear. ■ Why not come and see your old friend, - Marx Zarks, 454 Miilhei’i^ Street, Maco- , cbAi P. S.—I have largp back jravd and stable in rear of my store, whicli is free to my Houston county frierids.1 | /» , -jot*