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Hi M@mjs Perry Thursday, Aprii 3. LOCAL news, Mossy Hill Notes. Groceries. I call your attention to my general line of goods. They are fresh and un surpassed in quality. Prices are correct. Send me your order and goods will give satisfaction. Yours very truly, W. B. Sims. Td. MARTIN, Sr., JEWELER, Perry, Ga. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Repaired. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Offioe in store of J. T). Martin, Jr. H. A. MATHEWS. A. 0. RILEY. MATHEWS & RILEY, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, PORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Practice in all the Courts. Loans negotiated and Land Titles abstracted. Collections on all points. Security Bonds furnished. "jTr DUNCAN*” ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, PERRY, GA. Office adjoining Masonic Building- Court House Square. LDWIN L. BRYAN, “ ATEORNEY-AT-LAW, Fort Valley, Ga. Loans negotiated! on real estate at 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 15th of each month. ~w. H, HARRIS,’ DENTIST. Successor to lir. W. A* Blassengamc O-FIOB OVER DOW LAW BANK, PORT VALLEY. : GEORGIA By Socks. Across the fields our faithful light is bumlne-. In a wee window thore, K ' To cheer my homeward turning And make my pathway fair. Litttewife! what desolation, cold and blindness Would all our pathwyas be, Did not her hand, in ceaseless kindness, Trim some bright light for me. T In we^herLnxfor iair goodness never I °? r » c ll s B r , ud go their largeness, but ever Like the clear light that floods the window there She makes the.pathway fair. After the hardest rain of the “An Afternoon In Germany." The “Kaffee Klatsoh” whioh was given last Thursday after noon, by Miss Corinne Baldwin to Miss Rogers, would have dona honor to Prince Henry himself, on his visit to to America. It was a rainy, disagreeable af ternoon, and a" stranger, noting the eager feet and radiaut faces of those who hurried to Miss Baldwin’s home, might have season, Friday night and early thought that no less a personage Saturday morning, the sun shone out warmer and balmy to-day, causing the crusty back lizzards to crawl out, the birds to sing and the good people to attend the beautiful Easter services at the Henderson Methodist church to day. Your brilliant correspon dent from that point will, no doubt, tell you of the ekercises in full. Road working has been very much the order of the day in this section lately, and some of the best work we ever saw done. Our people are not kicking about the road fclaw, but fully appreciate good roads and are going ahead doing their best to put them in shape. The Mossy Hill, Hender son and upper Montezuma roads, worked by Messrs. J. H. Wimber- E. B. and 0. B. Till deserve special mention for the splendid work done. These gentlemen c. z. mcarthur, DENTIST, FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Office over Slappey’s Drugstore. Learn to write well for 25 events A small mechanical device just-in vented by a Professor m Heidelberg, Germany, makes the poorest penman a splendid writer ih a few day # s. , Endorsed by promiuet College pres idents and educators, generally,jin Eu rope and America. Bent postpaid on receipt of 25 cents in coin or stamps. Btatei whether for man, woman or o hild. Agents warned on snlry and commission. than Prince charming himself could have tempted such dainty maidens to brave such stormy weather. But home folks had only to know whose hospitable home was their goal. Once within, the gloom without was lost sight of in the radiance which emanated from the love-light of the '‘house. As flying needles went in and out of dainty fabric, so many loving thoughts and fancies were caught and fastened in the loops, that a glance at the lovely work in the years to come will speak to each guest of one of the pleasant est afternoons ever spent. And perchance a knot where it should not be, mtiy tell of the tear whioh dimmed the eye at the thought of separation from the fair guest of honor, who soon is to go on a pleasant trip to Cali fornia. SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS GOODS, Again we call your attention to this magnificent line, n it you will find the prettiest and newest creations that money can buy. Not empty talk is this, but factk W^ve got ’em, and we like to show ’em. W.on*t you give n© tiis pleasure? ^ il •. „ | Over the delicious luncheon the get up to ulove L dirt |# aud better thau could possibly | th j Lj ground of j womanly hopes and aspiraitou. As the guests departed,they saw in their lovely hostess and her fair friend, the embodiment of— “Grace was in all her steps,Heav- be done in the old way with the weeding hoe. Now, if the County Commissioners can furnish us a road machine of a four or six- horse draft, we can keep our roads in first-class condition. How are you for governor, neighbor? We have been on the fence ever since" our neighbor, Pope Brown, withdrew from the race, but had our off eye* on Mr. Jim Smith and the same confi dence in the pother candidates as the last man outside the ark who assured Noah of his belief en in her eye, -In every gesture dignity and love.’ A Guest. EcLucatinoal Mfg Go. 119 S. 4th St, Philadelphia, Pa Dep’t. F87. Prompt attention given to repairing Engines and all Machinery. Model and Pettern Work a specialty. Full BfcoCk of Pipe and Steam Fix tures always on hand. Rubber Belting. Write for what you want. Anthoiae Machine Works, J. W. ANTHOINE, Frop’r., FORT VALLEY, GA it would not be such a “h—of -i shower after all.” But with all the lightsjbefore us,we have fallen off the fence and landed with.both feet on a DuPont Guerry plat form ; the platform of the candidates was a little too uncer tain and shaky for a safe landing. Mr Guerry’s position on all the issues of the campaign is plain, unmistakable and his character, ability and past life warrant us in believing he will make an ideal governor pledge made. Well,we have had our own Eas ter egg hunt; we lit up the grounds and had it at night. The insisted I should join them the hunt, so we got right into the game and downed them all. But time is up. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Wim berly and children were on the Hill to-day with friends. Mr. Feltz Irby was among the visitors on the Hill Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Eubanks were out horee-back riding over the Hill last week. Candidate Murray of Fort ley, was shaking hands with dear people in this section week. Mr. Oliver McElhaney of con county, visited friends last Friday and, Saturday. Messrs. J. T. Irby and E. B. vis attended Easter services at Annie Small Sunday afternoon 8-81 ’02. Marriage Near Hattie. A pretty home wedding was sol etnnized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Leaptrot Sunday that I evening, March, 80th, when their daughte, Miss Lena, was given in marriage to Mr. W. E. Johnson. The beautiful home was filled with friends of the bride and groom, and as the clock struck other I eight, the wedding party marched into the parlor, which , was deco rated to suit the occasion. First came Miss Mattie Lou Thompson of Hattie, with Mr. Eldridge In gram of Byron; next Miss Ida Stembridge of Hattie, with Mr Ivey Leaptrot; then the bride and keep every I leaning on the arm of her maid 1 of honor, Miss Lizzie Ammons of Minetree, Ga.; then the groom with his best man, Mr. Geo. Head of LaVilla, After taking their po sitions, the ceremony was impres sively performed by Mr. J. D Cherry of Dunbar, Ga. TheJbridelJis one of Hattie’s most accomplished young ladies and we regret very much to see her leave. The groom is a successful young farmer of Minetree, and is to be complimented for winning such lovely bride. Miss Lena was becomingly at tired in a gown of white organdie and carried a bouquet of white. The bride’s maids wore lovely gowns of pink and carried bou quets of pink. The presents were pretty and useful. • We wish the happy couple long, happy and prosperous life. Snowdrop. Val- the i last Ma- here Da- Aristo Lawns, Figured andSold Coloio, 5e y’cl Honda Dimities; Pretty Figured, 7c “ Ariel Lawns and Dimities, extra fine quality, 10c y’d. Dimities Figured, fine stripes and beautiful patterns, (Pie- Embroidered Swisses, Battistee, regular dreams, 15c fy’d* # Swiss Silks, Embroidered Swisses, 2Qc yard. * Mercerized Foulards, Imported Madras, 25c 44 Organdies, satin str fiy’ tMd , 35c “ Linen effects in. all the lines, Ecru Lawns, solid brown n dia Linen from 1.0c to 25c a yard. L. M. RAUL’S. Bargains in Furniture!!! STow look out for The Greatest Bargain Sale of Furni ture ever offered to the people of Houston County. Now is ;he time to come. I am going to close out the big Furni ture stock of my father, Mr. Geo. Paul. If you need anything, or expect to need anything for the future in the line of Bed Room Sets, Tables, Chairs of all Kinds, Sideboards, Safes, Hall Hat Racks, Lounges, Sofas, &c., &c., e * ZDOlsTT WAIT ••.BUT.,, GOIMTIE USTOWI You will be standing in your own light if you let this great opportunity pass. Mr. W. J. Boon has charge of the establishment. Cali early and make selections. IL- TTH., Attorney in Fact. New Store! New Goods! MY STOCK OF Furniture, Coffins, Caskets, UNDERTAKERS’ SUPPLIES, . is new, choice and complete. I buy direct from the factories, and sell on a small margin of profit. WHEELER 8 WILSON and SEW HOME Sewing Machines. I can please you ia goods and prices, Come to see me. Mr. J. K. Wilson, a professional undertaker, is with me and has charge of this department. He also de votes special attention to the Sewing Machine depart ment-will carry a Machine to your home and permit a trial before you purchase. Masonic JBuildircg* 3T„ a. Perry, New Committeeman Appointed. The Spinsters’ Club. At the lovely new home of Miss May Belle Dasher, .on March 22; the Spinsters enjoyed a very de- Lo&ns negotiated on improved farms, at lowest market rates, and on most liberal terms. Business of fifteen years standing. Hore than three- million dollars m loans negotiated. Facilities unsur passed. HOWARD EL SMITH, 8Id Second St.. Macon, Ga. Mr. C. S. Cutts, the Houston lightful entertainment, countv member of the Democrat- Iu the unique game “Nations,’’ ic Congressional Executive Com- which Miss Dasher presented.Miss mittee for the third district, hav- Mary Killen Avon the appropriate ing moved from the County, it is | prize, a flag stick pin. ordered that John H. Hodges be and is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy: This the 27 day of March, 1902* C. C. Duncan, Chairman Dem. Ex. Com., H.C. The presence of three usually absent members, Misses Fannie Moore, Evelyn Powers andMarilu Wellons, gave an added charm to this pleasant occasion, ' Clue Editor . —The best Saddle Horse Georgia for sale—cheap. G. W. Winn, Perry, Ga. in Wagons ialty at and Buggies a spec-| - W, D. Day’s. —Children’s Hose Supporters, “The Velvet Grip”, 15/ per pair. L. M. Paul’s. Best Buggy and Wagon Harness Fred. M. Houser’s. —Seed Irisli Potatoes 45c pk. at Fred M; Houser’s. fUYSTOfO A For'nfantsandChUdreik IMMYetrSm Always Bought- Home Cured Hams and Shoul ders for sale t W. D. Day. Sears the [signature o* Hi QUUAAI9I MlB' lUsB&i M^MlH WAS We gave the people what we advertised, Genuine Bargains, and they appreciate in. When WE Advertise it 3 It’s TRUE. Our SPRING GOODS are arriving every day. The WOOLENS'- are of the best mills of this country; the Garments are made by the* best manufacturers of the land- No better goods can be had. OUR PRICES RIGHT. We expect to MERIT your patronage. JrC- L. OIE3IIBIE3IESI <§c 410 THIRD STREET MACON* GA.