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Sidewalk Gleanings. LOCAL NEttS OF TOWN AhD COUNTY —Full moon next Saturday, at 11:06 a. m. —Regular meeting of Houston Lodge No. 85 F. & A. M. Friday night, this week. —Deep plowing now will afford considerable protection against a drouth next summer. —Much small grain has been plauted by Houston farmers, and the work is not half completed. — There will be' a considerable increase in the aoreage devoted to wheat in Houston county this sea son. —Miss Ollie Harper of near Myrtle was in Perry last Monday and Tuesday, the guest of Mrs. T. A. Middlebrooks. —Miss Lizzie Riley, who is at tending Wesleyan Female College, was with homefolks ner Perry last Saturday and Sunday. —Tux Collector Davidson will be in Perry next Monday, begin ning on that day his third and last round of appointments. —Winter'plowing provides a res* ervoir for surplus moisture to be used by growing crops,and makes Subsequent cultivation easier. -Miss Georgelle Simmons, who has been taking a special course in music at Wesley on Female Col lege, returned home last week. —Mr. Bright Harper represent ed Providence church in the quar terly oonfereuoe at the Perry Methodist church last Monday. —The weather oalender in this office calls for rain or Bhow next Sunday, cold wave on Monday and colder weather on Tuesday. —Next Monday there will be trial by jury in Houston County Gout, when the cases transferred from the Superior court will be taken up. —Mr., A. S. Wellons, formerly of Houston oounty, and of Perry, is now railroad agent at Arabi, Ga., having been transferred from Genoa, Fla. —Mrs. S. L. Norwood and chil dren, Miss Catherine and Master S. L. Jr., visited relatives in Ma con from lust Thursday afternoon to Tuesday morning. — Mrs. W. M. Polk and child are now in Perry with their hus band and father. Mr, Polk has been buying cotton here since the opening of this season. —Presiding Elder J. B. Mc Ghee preached at Perry Methodist church last Sunday night, and the fourth quarterly conference was held Monday morniug. —At an early date Gen. John B, Gordon may deliver hisfamous lecture, ‘(The Last Days of the Confederacy,” at Perry. An effort to that end is now being made. -Mr. W. G. Edwards and family have moved to Perry, he having bought the Houser residence at the west end of Kitchen street. We cordially welcome thiynf as residents of the town. —Every leaf of tree and shrub, every flower and bud, the trees in their autumn-tinted foliage, the atmosphere in its bracing crisp ness, all together, or each apart, is ample inspiration . for poetic thought and speech. —Ouly 828 votes were polled in Houston in the Congressional election Tuesday of last week. By precinct the vote was au fol lows: Perry 104, Fort Valley 100, Powesville 29, Bonaire 25, Byron 21, Henderson 18, Hayneville 11, Heard 11, Kathleen 10. \ '. * • ■;■ —The 'friends in Perry and Houston county of -Dr. Fred S. Hodges.of Madison, Fla, sincerely sympathise with him and his wife in connection with the recent death of their only daughter, Harriet, Fred is a native of Per ry, youngest brother of the Home Journal editor. —At the quarterly conference last Monday Dr. j. B. McGehee performed his last service here as as presiding elder of the South Macon district, and resolutions concerning the fact are pub* lished. He has ably and faithful ly served in his present capacity four years, which is the limit al lowed by rules of the annual con ference. The Dispensary Proposition. As our readers knqw, a peti tion for the establishment of a dispensary for the sale of intoxi cating 1 iquors has been circulated in Fort Valley and the ninth dis trict. Notice that a bill providing for disponsaries will be introduced, has been posted at the court house and published in this pa per. This movement started in Fort Valley, and so far as we know, no one outside of the / ninth district has been asked to sign the peti tion. Those who are at the head of the dispensary movement say their petition will contain the names of a majority of the citi* zens of Fort Valley , and a large majority of the district. Oppo nents of the proposed measure say this claim is very much ex aggerated. While we have not seen the bill, we understand it provides for the establishment of a dispensary at Fort Valley, and in each other town in Houston containing 800 population or move, if the munic ipal authorities of said towns make application therefor. The bill al so provides that half the profits of said dispensaries will go to the county, and half to each town wherein situated. We presume the bill, if passed by the legisla ture, will be submitted to the people of the county for ratifica tion by ballot. Usually in such elections a two-thivds majority is required. It is not our purpose here to presept any argument in the premises, but deem it our duty to say that the editor of""the Home Journal is opposed to the estab lishment of any whiskey dispen sary in Houston county, and will vote against such a proposition if the opportunity is presented. Whatever the general, or major ity, opinion may be, we know a large number of Houston people don’t want a dispensary in the county, aud we dare say there will be earnest aud vigorous opposi tion to the euactment of the pro posed law. A general law provides that no local bill can be introduced in the legislature until 80 days after the intention shall have been pub lished. In accordance with this rule, the proposed bill cannotGie introduced earlier than the 8rd day of December. — «•«. —Two Houston county negroes, Evans Carson and Fred Toomer, are partner trappers. Carson was in this office one day last week, and says they find ready eale for the hides or all the animals they trap. Last winter they trapped along Big Indian and Flat creeks, and the skins of ooons, beavers, otters and skunks they trapped during December were cured and sold for abrut $100. —About three weeks ago M. C. A. Thurmond advertised iu The Home Journal 200 bushels of seed wheat. Whithin less than two weeks all the wheat had been sold, and there were applicants for more. In this there is a double lesson: Wheat is a good thing to have, aud it is good to advertise in the Home Journal when you have anything for sale. —Last Saturday Mr. J. B. Hunt of neard Heard, one of the most successful farmers in this county, told us that he had* been planting wheat each year since 1865, and and shat only once had he failed to make a profitable crop. He will increase the acreage of his wheat crop this season. —After Tax Collector David son has completed his last round of appointments, he will be at Perry several days for the purpose of collecting taxes. Then he will be at home until December 20th, where his/ books will close and executions issued as the, law di rects. " —The first lyceum event of the season, last Friday night, was at tended by a considerable audi ence of Perry people. In dialect, singing, anecdote and humor, Mr, Duglass Leftwich sustained his reputation as a platform artist. —Messrs. F. O. Miller and W. A. Woodall of Fort Valley, now have the right to a military title, they having been appointed mem bers of the military staff of Gov- Terrell, each with the rank of col onel. Marriage Anniversary. Last Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Win. F, Bennet entertained a number of guests at their home about a mile aud a half west of Perry. Three years ago they were mar ried at the home' of the bride’s parents, Mr. ahd Mrs. C. W. Mathews, in the upper Fifth dis trict, and the occasion last Fri day night was in celebration of the anniversary. Their neighbors were guests, as were a number of young people of Perry. • The invitation had been given informally to the young men of Perry to carry young ladies as they might choose. A “cane chewing” was named as the fea ture of thejaccasion, but a much greater treat was in store for the guests. , Social enjoyment was complete as the guests would make it, fol lowed by an elegant supper, of di mensions and quality sufficient to grace a sure enough wedding. Most oordial.aud graceful hos pitality controlled the occasion throughout, and the guests are of one accord that Mr and Mrs. Beu- net are most admirable as host and hostess. A New Map of Houston Oounty. In the office of the Superior court cloer at the court house, there is a new liaap of Houston county, made by County Survey or George W. Killen, by order of the county commissioners. The map proper is about three feet wide, by nearly four feet long. It shows distinctly by name and number all. the dis tricts, the towns, creeks, rail roads, public roads, and all the land lots by number. This map was drawn with pen and Ink, based upon a map made years ago by Mr, Killen. Notes made in various official surveys of land made by Mr. Killen were used iu perfecting this map, and its maker says it is as near per fect as is possible to make a map. Certainly it is the best map of Houston county ever made. This map reflects much credit upon Mr. Killen as a surveyor atjd as a draftsman. If You Want a good Mule or Horse, call on C. M. Branan, 520 Poplar street, Ma con, Ga. 18 lbs. Best Granulated Sugar for $1 at Fred M. Houser’s. Watches and Silverware. We have just put in stock the most complete line of Watches we have ever car ried. We also have a very nice line of Sterling Sil- ware and Fancy China for Wedding Presents. Call and see us and get prices. We defy competition. . . No trouble to show goods. J. L. Fincher & Son, Fort Valley, Ga. FOB HONEST Go to W. B. WRIGHT at Elko. Carriages, Wagons, General Repair Work. New Work put up to order. Horse-Shoeing given special attention Fine Painting, in both Carriage and v House painting. TAX COLLECTOR’S APPOINTMENTS. THIRD AND LAST ROUND. I will be at the following named places and dates for the purpose of collecting state and oounty taxes for 1902: Perry, Monday, Nov. 17, all day. Fort Valley, Tuesday, Nov. 18, all day Myrtle, Wednesday, Nov. 19, a. m. Barrow’s Mill, Wed’day, Nov. 19, p. m. Taylor’s, Thursday, Nov. 20, a. m. Henderson, Thursday, Nov. 20, p. m. Elko, Friday, Nov. 21, a, m. Grovania, Friday, Nov. 21, p. m. Hayneville, Saturday, Nov. 22, a. m. Heard, Monday, Nov 24, a. m. Kathleen, Monday, Nov. 24, p. m. Bonaire, Tuesday, Nov. 25, a. m. Wellston, Tuesday, Nov. 25, p. m. Hattie, Wednesday, Nov. 26, a. m. Byron, Wednesday, Nov. 26, p. m. Powersville, Thursday, Nov. 27, a. m. Claud, Thursday, Nov. 27, p. m. J. G. Davidson, T. O. H. C. . 559 Cherry. Macon, Ga. Cordially invites the people of Houston County to call and inspect-the beautiful and complete line of Fall and Winter Goods Now Ready Comprising Dress Goods of every description, Ladies Tail ored Suits, Separate Skirts, Cloaks, Capes, Furs, Silk and Flannel Waists, Petticoats, Winter Underwear for Ladies, Men and Children, Zephyr Goods, such as Shawls, Capes and Fascinators, Good Black ITose, and special values, in Bed Spreads, Table Linen, Napitins and Towels, Corsets, Gloves, HandKerchiefs, Chiffon Huffs and Domestics. MR. FRAME M. HOUSER, formerly of Houston County, will taite great pleasure in serving his friends, either by mail or in person, if they will call while in the city. Satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Express paid on all cash orders of $5.00, or more, except Domestics. • LESSER’S, 559 CHERRY STREET. MACON. GEORGIA K, H©U! A lot of Mew Goods just received at Houser's. OUTINGS AND FLANNEL ETTES. A new lot of Outings just receiv ed ; some beautiful dark patterns, also the light checks and stripes, at lOo yd. The solids—light blue, pink, red, cream and white, at 10c yd. Also a nice lot .of dark and light patterns, splendid values, 8c yd. Also nice lot dark dress patterns, stripes and checks, at 5c yd. Flannelettes—some beautiful pat terns for Shirt Waists and Dress es; some we’ve been selling at 12£c, some worth 15c; all put in one pile and to go at 10c yd. IFLAINIVJSII,®. Most of the colors in Tricot all wool Flannels at 25c yd. Beautiful assortment of colors in Best French Flannels at 50c yd. Best Cream White Waist Flannels at 60c yd. FIRE SETS. Just received a new lot of Fire Sets—Tongs, Pokers, Shovels, Scuttles, etc.—going cheap. BLANKETS. Cotton and wool; some splendid values, from 75c to $5.00 pair. New lot Silkatine Thread just re ceived; 100 yards to spool, at 5c We also have Gloves for everybody. - HOTTSEB’S W FALL GOOD! I open this season with the greatest sale- of Silks and Novelty Dress Goods in the history of this store, and at prices that have no paral lel in this section of the state. My two stores ■- are brimfull of new things in Dress floods, Notions, Daces and Em broideries, Gloves and Handkerchiefs, Shoes, Hats, Shirts, Clothing and Men’s Fur nishing Goods. A standard line of Groceries always in stock. Buggies and Wagons. Bagging and Ties. , Highest prices for all cotton carried to my Brick Cotton Warehouse. f Your patronage solicite 1. - 3D. 3D_A.3T, jFexxsr, G-eu G. W. GANTT. W. F. HOLMES. GANTT & HOLMES, : | i Successors to Moobe & Holmes, COTTON FACTORS, 9 mem* Mules, Horses and Farm Supplies. Mowers and Rakes. SEND Us YOUR COTTON AND GET BEST RETURNS