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—a ... TOWN AND COUNTS —Hog killing si in order. —Mr. Albert Sidney Wellons of Arabi is visiting relatives in Perry. “They” Say there will be at, least four marriaegs in Perry this winter. —It is said there will be several mercantile changes is Perry on January 1st, 1908. —Mr. J. S. Bryan and wife of near Kathleen visited friends in Perry last Monday. f . —The fall term 1902 of Perry Public > School will close next Tuesday afternoon, December 16th. t* —On the farm of Mr. &. Bon ner mar Tjvola, crimson clover is growing nioely on a traot of sev oral acres. —Miss Etta Sandefur of near Heard will be married next Sun- • -day afternoon to Mr. Dent Har rison of Musella. —No announcement has been yet made of any social jfuuotions of a .public character for Christ mas week, in Perry. -r-Mrs. B. Stafford and Mrs. J. H. Hodges visitqdvMrs. W. A, Woodard, between Dennard and Bonaire, l^t Tuesday. —Sever® Perry Masons went oyer to Fort Valley Wednesday afternoon to attend a meeting of y' the lodge there at night, . —Mr. Fred M, Houser returned homo Tuesday morning ' from Thomasville, where he attended the South: Georgia Conference. —Some of the boys already have “Christmas in their bones,” judging from the raoket they have been making at night with fire . works. —Mias. Mattyo Miller of Perry and Mr. W. M. Blewster of Fort Valley will be married at the Perry Baptist church Thursday afternoon of next week. —Five pigs that weighed 1087 pounds, the (largest 287 pounds, were killed last Tuesday morning by Mr. D. Folendore on his farm inutile upper town district. —We are glad to note that Re! J. W. Simmons has been reap Upointed pastor'of the Perry and Providenoe. Methodist churches for the ensuing conference year, —Mr. Henry F. Capes and fam ily moved to Perry from nehr Dennard last week, and are living at the Brunson 'house on Garoll street. Ml*. Capes is a meohanic y . —There will be a Christmas tree Wednesday evening; Decern her 24, at the home of Mr, J. H Todd, about four miles north of Perry.' Everybody invited to . at tend. j —Rev.. M, A. Morgan is the new presiding elder of this .Methodist district, and Rev. J. B. McGhee is tha.uew preidingulder of the Me Rea district. ' They exchange places. . —Rev? J. W. Simmons, who attended the South Georgia Con ference at Thomasville, will Re turn home' 4 Friday, and yvill preach at the 1 Perry Methodist chnroh nexr Sunday. —Tax Collector Davidson will be in Perry three days next week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day, for the: purpose of 'collecting taxes. His books will be closed on Saturday, the 20th of Decem ber. —Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Mr. Charles H. Hardison^ of Fort Valley to' Miss Kate Waguon of Byron, at the Baptist church in Byron on Thursday evening, December 18th. —Invitations have been x issued for tlie marriage of, Mr. Virgil- E. Hfpard to MisB CarloB Taylor Tues day afternoon, December 28rd, p,t the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Taylor, parents of tliebride-to- be, near Dennard. —Several young gentlemen from neighboring towns visited thqir young lady friends in Perry last Sunday: W. M. Blewster and Welton DuPree of Fort Val ley, Robert Feagin of near Well- ston, Alva Davis of Dennard and Dempsey Brown ,of Gfovania. Public School Items. The County board of education held a meeting at the office of Commissioner Smith in Perry last Saturday. On account of several teachers laving resigned because of ap proaching marriage, and for oth er reasons, other,, teachers were elected. The 1908 term of Houston pub lic schools will begin on the first Monday in January, the 6th day. The board adopted Hutchinson’s Physiology, to be taugbt in the publio schools. Prof. D. R. Gammage of Desot.a waB elected principal of Ben Hill Academy. Miss Laura Carter was chosen to teach the Powersville Bohool. Miss May Hodges was transfer red from the assistant’s position at Bonaire to the Grovania school, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Mattie Miller. Miss Lizzie May Hemingway was elected assistant teacher of the Bonaire school. * Mrs. C. N. Kilpatrick will fill the vacancy at Dunbar caused by the resignation of Miss Rushing. Miss Ella Hancock has resigned her pbsition as principal of Red Level school. It is rumored that another young lady teacher has decided to for sake the sohool room for matri mony. As several young ladies have quit teaching within a few months because of their aproach- ing marriage, we may infer that the young men are satisfied that .Houston school teachers make ex cellent wives. As much may be said, however, of all Houston young ladies, : The county board and Oommis sioner Smith propose to advance the publio school interests of *the county as much as possible next year. Surprised the Pastor. The Byron oorresponden t t of the Fort Vailey Leader tells the fol lowibg incident of Thanksgiving day at Byron: “On Thanksgiving evening at about 7 o’clock, the parsonage door bell rang; as the pastor, B. EJ. Whittington opened the door, the tall figure of Mr. W. H. Ezell with a sack of flour on his shoul- lier; loomed iq> before him, and lie beheld a crowd with various paokages of various sizes. . The visitors were gladlyi invited in, relieved K>f their burdens and ask- into the sitting room. After two short speeches by Messrs. Ezell and Whittington, the evening was spent in pleasant conversation, spioed with rare jokes from the speakers*” “The African Emigration Band A negro representing himself as a manager oi “The African Emi gration Band” . Houston county, with headquarters at Fort Valley. His name is Asberry Heath, and he comes to Perry'this week. Tuesday , he soattared a lot of dodgers, and talked to all who would listen to him. His dodger is addressed to white and''colored. To the white citi zens, the dodger says: “To as many as will aid us by money or otherwise in returning to our Fatheidand, will confer upon^us, the. African Emigration Band, a lasting obligation*” “To the Colored Race:-Greot- ing:-We extend to you a cordial invitation to join us in our return to Africa. Come one I Come all, and join the African Emigration Band. “Initiation fee $1,00. “Dues per month, 50 cents. “Only seven dollars and a half per year.” Just what the scheme is. we were unable to learn, but it seems “Tbe Band” is after money, and the likelihood is the “band” will keep all fees and dues received. The “Manager,” was not very cordially received at Perry, the negroes here saying this country is good enough ior them. It will be well for tho scheme to be thoroughly investigated before any money is given the alleged managef. The dodger referred to is dated “New Providenoe church,” Flora, Ga., Nov. 80th, Dental Notice. Dr. F. R. Brinson of Stillmore, Ga., will be . in Perry Monday, Deoember 16th, and will remain a few days. He will do dental work for those who desire his ser vices. —Boys’ Iron Wagons, $1.00 and $1.26c; oarts 25c. L. M. Paul. —Syrup Barrels cheap. F. M. Houser. Entire Racket Stock on Embroideries, Laces, Trimmings, « Hose, Half Hose, Towels, Etc. 1001 things you need at GREAT BARGAINS for cash. —Last Satuaday was election day for justice court constables, but we have not received returns J ;om any district in the county. here was no election at Perry for the Lower Town district, but on Tuesday Judge A. Bryan re-ap pointed Gfo. W. Kunz constable of his court. -Rev.Frederick,Parkins preached his concluding sermon at the'Per ry Presbyterian church last Sun .day night., He will go to Bain bridge. ’ Rev. S. J> Philips is the new pastor of $he Perry church, and his first appointiient here will be on the first Sunday in January next. —An opportunity to secure bar gains is being.offered by Mr. J. D. Martin, Jr. at ,his racket store. The entire stock will be’ 1 closed out at bargain prices. Cash will secure sure-enough bargains. See display advestisement on ,another page. | — r—-- —Fanners say there are more hogs than usual to be killed in Houston this winter, though they may not average as large as in otjier years. —Indian Sweet Grass Baskets, new, unique and pretty, yi many colors, styles and sizes, at Holtzclaw’s Drugstore. IfYou^Want a good Mule or Horse, call on C. M. Branan, 520 Poplar strebt, Ma con, Ga. —Umbrellas, Fine Xmas pres ents; big assortmeut'L. M. Paul. —Syrup Barrels cheap. F. M. Houser. Perrx, Ga J. D. MARTIN, Jr., Perry’ Ga CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. “Santa Claus” will make his headquarters at my store ihis year, where he can purchase ‘‘USEFUL PRESENTS.” EXECUTORS’ SALE. By virtue of an order from the Court of Ordinary of . Houston county, Ga., granted at the regular December term, 1902, of the said court, we will sell before the court house door in Perry, Ga*, on the first Tuesday in January, 1903, with in the legal hours of sale, the following real estate belonging to the estate of W. S. King, late of Houston county, deceas ed, to-wit: AH of lot of land No. 277, containing 202% acres more or less; 101% aores of lot No. 278;‘101% aores of lot No. 279;all of lot of land No. 20(5, containing 202% acres more or less. The above described lauds being in the lower Fifth district of Houston county,and being wild lands. Also the north half of lot of land No. 287, exoept 10 aores of the north-west corner; north half of lot No. 248 and all of lot No. 272, containing 202% acres more or less; in all 495 acres more or less in the lower Ffth distrioi of Houston county, Ga. Also 1 si/ore house and lot in the town of Bonaire, Ga., being town lot No. 68 in Block 8 and bounded on tbe eaBt by Railroad Avenue and south by First street, said lot being 50 feet wide and 100 feet deep; also I frame building about 36(x|20 feet known as a seed and guano house cm railroad right-of-way. All of above lands being in Houston Co.,Ga. Also the following lands in Bibb county, Ga. Two lots in the north-west suburbs of Macon, Ga., and in the survey of the Ernestjauds lying nearest to the city of Macon, and known in, the plat of said survey as lots Nos. 8 and 9, each of said lots froting on Gordon street 55 feet and running baok 163 feet to a 20 foot alley. Terms Cash. Dec. 8,1902. W. A. King, Frances King, Ex’rs. GEORGIA, Houston County: F.C. Houser, guardian of Edwin J. Houser, minor, has applied for leave to sell the real estate belonging to said ward. This is therefore to cite all persons concerned to appear at the January term, 1903. of the court of Ordinary of said county and show cause, if any they have, why said application should not be granted. Witness mv ofiioial signature this Deoember 9,1902. SAM T. HURST, Ordinary. GEORGIA, Houston County. Mr. F. M. Housier has applied for the guardianship of Emily J. Wimpey; a minor: This i s therefore to oite all persons con cerned to appear at the January term, 1908, of the court Of Ordinary of said county, aud show cause,if any they have, why said application should not be granted. Witness mv official signature this December 1,1902V. • . SAM. Ti;HURST, Ordinary. GEORGIA; Houston County. All persons indebted to the estate'o! T. N. Bowman, deceased, are required to make immediate payment to the under signed, and all holding claims against said estate must present them to rhe in terms of law. C, C. Richardson, Adm’r, Nov. 28,1802. Byron, Ga. Dress Goods, Jackets,. Gloves, \ Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Hilts, Hosiery, Underwear, La dies’ and Misses’ Shoes. Former.: Clothing, Shoes, Gloves, Neck- wi ar, Shirts, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Fancy Half Hose and many other substantial things for Xmas Presents. Dolls and Toys for little girls and boys. “W. ID. ZD-A/H - , Perry, O-a. ,A CHOICE SELECTION.. of CHRISTMAS and HOLIDAY GOODS:- ©*t IFIRIEZD IMI. HOUSER’S “If you’d be wise in your own generation Be sure to wear the very best of clothes,” Anybody can fit a wooden mod el of standard proportions, but it requires an experienced garment maker to fit the living man in the way he should be fitted. The first suit you buy of us will prove a personal recommen dation to you of the highest sort, and each succeeding purchase is a strong endorsement of what has gone before. COPYRIGHT 1902 A B. KIR8CHBAUM * Ciit to fit! Care, taste, exquisite material and expe rience combine to make our clothes distinctive. We show the latest styles only, and always. „ . I* 3 Benson, Walker &, Moore, The Up-to-Date Clothiers, THIRD STREET. MACON, GA. mm