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Sidewalk Gleanings. LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AM> COUNTY —Merry Christmas to all. —Mr. John Simmons of Macon is at home for the holidays. —A marriage epidemic has per vaded Houston county during the last several weeks, and is yet soarcely abated. —This year $8,245 in state pen sions was paid to Confederate vet erans and widows of veterans in Houston county. —Mrs. G. P. Flanders of Scot land, Ga., is spending Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Norwood. 1 •—Miss Ooriniie Baldwin has re turned home from an extended visit to relatives at Memphis, and other points in Tennessee. —Messrs. W. S. Murrow and J. H, Coffee of Elko attended a meet ing of Houston Lodge F. & A. M. at Perry last Friday night. Miss Hallie Hemingway is spending the Christmas holidays with her cousin, Miss Jennie GHbert, at Gramteville, S. 0. —Within a week several young men in Perry have paid fines into mayor’s court for “shooting” fire works within the business limits of the town. —We are inclined to discredit the saying that a multitude of marriages during the winter is a prelude to inferior crops the fol lowing season. —We are glad to note that Miss Pauline Smoak, who came home from oollege because of illness several weeks ago, has about re covered her health. —Mr. W. H. Jenkins and daughter, Miss Kate, of Ashburn, Ga., are in Perry visiting the fam ily of Mr. Wilson Hemingway, and other relatives. ’ —Mrs. E, M. Williams and son of Pinehurst remained with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mil ler, after the Blewster-Miller mar riage until Wednesday morning. —Mrs. E. F. Bronson and chil dren, of Tennille, will come to Perry the latter part of this week and spend several. days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nor wood. Marriage in Perry. —On the night of 80th the ladies of the December Thuisdav Afternoon Club will give a Christ mas' reception po a number of their friends at the home of Mrs. L. F. Cater. / —Miss Nell Rogers is expected to rbturn home within a few days from California, where she has spent six or eight months with relatives, the family of Rev. W. E. Vaughan, at Alameda. —Messrs. “Hop” and Zaok Houser of Dublin are expected to spend Christmas day and the re mainder of the week with their father, Judge J. H. Houser, and other relatives at and' near Perry. v —Our college students are at home for the holidays: Robert Holtzolaw, Gordon Rogers, Ivan Starbuok, Misses May belle Dash er, Maggie Day, Lula Hurst, Sue Wellons, Blossom Davis, Bessie Houser, Maud Tuttle. —Meesrs. Will Riley, Miller Marshall, Henry King, Callaway Riley., Frank Riley,George Miller, Ben. W. Holtzolaw and Eugene Kernighan are expeoted to come down from Maoon and at least spend Christmas day with home folks at and near Perry. —Last Friday Mr. L. A. Bo- ram, of the southern part of the county, exhibited a pig foot that contained five “toes,” the extra appendage being as well develop ed as the others. The pig was on ly 7 months old and weighed 125 pounds. —At a special meeting of Perry Board of Education Monday night, Miss Willie er of Perry was elected teacher of the primary department of the Perry Public Sohool for the next term, succeeding Miss Mary Kil- len, resigned. —Mr. Wiley Haddock, of Pis- oola, Brooks county, Ga., is spend ing the Christmas holidays in Per ry with relatives, the family of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Norwood. Miss Annie Norwood will go home with him next Saturday or Mon day and spend a,few weeks. There was a happy wedding party in Perry last Thursday, in cluding friends of bride and groom from Fort Valley, Macon, Crawford, Perry and other points. Directly after the noon hbur they enjoyed a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Miller on, Evergreen street. At the Baptist church the mar riage was solemnized, at 6o’oolck, The church was beautifully dec orated with ferns, palms and flowers, the arrangement showing artiBtio taste. Promptly at 5 o’clock the wedding march pealed forth from organ and cornet, de lightfully rendered bv Mrs. L. M. Paul and Dr. E. K“ Braselton. In accord with the sweet music the bridal party entered. Fir’st the ushers, Messrs Styles Martin of Roberta, Miller Day and Clin ton Cooper of Perry, J. D. 'Ken- driok of Fort Valley.. In pairs the attendants entered, J. R. Miller. Jr. and Miss Kathryne Martin of Perry, J. A. McOow- an of Macon and Miss Ethna Blewster of Fort Valley, ’ L. R. Prater of Fort Valley and Miss Annie Holleman of Perry, George Fincher of Fort Valley and Miss Minnie Martin of Denmark, How ard 3. Miller and Miss Marilu WellonB of Perry, Down the cen ter aisle marched the flower girl and page, little Miss Hazel Hurst and S. L. Norwood, Jr., who op ened the bridal gates for the maid of “honor, Miss A.nnie Nowrood, and the bride who wero met at the altar by the groom and his , best man, Dr. W. T. Smith of Robley. Then, with impressive solemni ty, Rev. Albert S. Dix gave ex pression to the ceremony, by au thority of God and man, that made man and wife of, Mr. Wil liam Morgan Blewster and Miss Mattie Elizabeth Miller. Rev. J. M. Brittain pronounced .the di vine invocation, and congratula tions were in order. No prettier marriage has, ever been solemnized in Perry. As is well-known, the bride is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Miller of Perry, and for several years was one of the most suosessful school teachers in Houston county. The. groom is a well-known bus iness man of Fort Valley. It was intended that the bridal party should go to Fort Valley on the Perry train, but through a misunderstanding, the conductor held the train only 25 minutes, and the party was left. Iu car riages and buggies they reached Fort Valley before 8 o’clock, where they enjoyed an elegant re ception at the home of Mr. F. 0. Miller, brother-in-law of the groom. We heartily join their many friends in extending cordial con gratulations, and best wishes for the happiness and prosperity they so much deserve and are so well gualified to enjoy. the last Marriage Near Dennard. One of the most interesting oc casions of the season occurred Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Taylor, near Dennard, when Miss Carlos Tay lor arid Mr. Virgil E. Heard were made man and Wife,- Rev. W. W. Childs of Macon officiating. Mrs, E. L. Dennard rendered the wedding march. The attendants were Mr. J. B. Bryan of Kathleen and Miss An nie Woodard of Dennard. The bridal presents were many, beautiful and useful, attesting the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held' by their friends. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D, Taylor, and is a great social. favorite in this community. Being possessed of all the graces and accomplish ments that go to make up true womanhood, she is deservedly popular. The groom is well known and popular, and noted for his untir ing energy. For the present they will reside at the home of Judge J. M. Pitts, and until the completion of their home, which is being rapidly built. The best wishes of their many friends go with them. The Judge. A Honor Roll Perry Public School. 9th Grade—Hallie Hemingway 96.141 Mary Lou Rainey 94.72; Mary Davis 92; Nona Cooper 90.- 28. 8th Grade;—Sam Nunn 91.42; Louise Davis 91.28; Rob Baldwin 90l48, 7th Grade-Lucy Grace 92.- 57; Pina Hemingway and Sam Hodges 91.85. 6th Grade—Es telle Edwards; Sadie Wellons; lone Smoak; Stella Cater; Clif ford Powers' and Willirene Rai ney; Janie Holmes; Clara Eu banks; Estelle Andrew; Mignon Davis and Lizzie Houser; Harry Houser; Ludie Hemingway and W. H. Norwood; Louise Moore and Otis MoMichael. 5th Grade—Mary Bennett; Ruth Dix; Maggie Edwards; Min nie Davis. 4th Grade—Theresa Hodges; Eliza Cater, Evelyn Holtzolaw; Earnest Stripling; Shackelford Hemingway; Allen McMichael; Ethel Nunn and Ethel Woodard; Aileen Bridger; Clinton Connell; Eva Dasher; Mary Hemingway; Julius Heard; Robert Bonner. 8rd Grade—Henry Martin, Wil liam Brunson, Inez Bennett and Harris Edwards, 'Georgia Hurst. 2nd Grade—Ben Holtzolaw, Helen Cater and Katherine Cater, Francis Eix, Cater Rogers, Rob ert Cater, Clifford Heard, John Powers, Edna Hodges, Aldene Mo Michael, George B. Wells, Clara Nunn, Ruth Andrew. —Miss Fannie Moore, who has been teaching school at Gray, Jones county, is at home for the holidays. —Mr. Sam S. Tounsley of At lanta is enjoying Christmas at Perry,’ visiting Ins parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Tounsley. —Miss Annie Holleman is spending Christmas in Atlanta with her brother, Mr. J. T. Holle man. —It is a noteworthy fact that very few Perry people go away from home to enjoy Christmas, while quite a number of visitors spend . the holidays here every year. —Many Houston farmers, as well as citizens of the towns, an ticipate with satisfaction the re establishment of the chain gang as recommended, by the last grand jtfj| —Home ' raised turkeys have supplied the demand in Houston county for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and there area few left for New Year’s day. —All Perry people who have visitors with them at any time during the Christmas holidays will confer a favor by sending the names to this office. —A citizen of Houston known to this editor deolares thst “tote- ing” an Irish potato in the left side pants pocket does not relieve rheumatism at all. —We are assured that Santa Claus has liberally remembered the children of Perry, and all Houston county. —Eggs became slightly nearer plentiful when the pried advanc ed to 25 cents per dozen, —The present county commis sioners - will hold their last meet ing next Tuesday. —Syrup Barrels. F. M. HousIjr. —Hutchinson’s Physiology, Book I and II, recently adopted by Houston County for use in the County Schools. For sale at Cater’s Drug Store. In these days of strife aadL struggle, untiring energy along with sagacity and good judg ment, are the things that bring supremacy—whether it be in business or play. He Who Bends COPYRIGHT 1803 BY K B. KIRMHBAUM * CO. every energy to the accom plishment of what he undertakes is the man who is destin ed to reach the top. We are not the oniy clothiers in Macon—if we were to claim it you had better beware of us—bui in this struggle we have been on the alert for the best things there are in clothing and we are proud of the line we carry. Tailor made fits at ready to wear prices. Prices the seme as you pay for inferior goods elsewhere. Benson, Walker & Moore, The TJp-to-Date Clothiers, THIRD STREET. :: MAOON, GA. HO® CAMTA PTATTQ Everything nice, ..lOrLLN liT UJLfADO>ii new, clean, cheap Here is the place to find Please allow a few suggestions: Suppose you come down town to buy Xmas presents. Be sure to come in Houser’B Store, for you can find something for all ages. FOR BABIES AND LITTLE FOLKS: Rattles, Whistles, Horns, Mugs, Cupa'and Saucers, Toys of all kinds. FOR YOUNG GIRLS AND BOYS: Something useful first, such as Velocipedes, Steel Wagons, Wooden Wagons, Doll Carriages, Dolls of all kinds. FOR THE YOUNG LADIES AND YOUNG MEN: Nice Ties, Handkerohiefs, Pin Trays, Tie Boxes made of handsome hand-painted glassware, Box Paper, Gloves of all kinds,, nice Vases, Perfume Bottles, Bouquet Holders, and a hundred other things. FOR THE OLDER PEOPLE: Mustache Cups, Shaving Mugs, Razors, Pocket Knives. Gloves, Ties and Handkerchiefs, Fine Vases, Clocks, Desert Saucers and Desert Plates, Salad Dishes, Cake Dishes, eto., etc, Be sure to call in when down town hunting Xmas Goods. —Fine line of Men’s and Bovs’ Neckwear. We have jus^t received from the manufacturers the pret tiest line of these goods we have ever had. Men’s 4-in Hands from 25c to $1. Club House Ties at 25c. Small Clubs, the latest styles, at 25c m L. M. Paul’s. Pure-Bred Chickens for Sale. Five Light. Brahmas (1 cock and 4 hens) and a few Barred Rock cockerels at $1.00 eadh. McM. Rainey, Perry, Ga. 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. J. H. Davis, Pres. J. D. Mabtin. Cashier. W.D.pAv, i( J v preg> J. H. Grace, Does a general Banking business. Interest al lowed on time deposits, The business public ure invited to give us a call. Located In Ma sonic Building, west side Public Square. Houser’s. The Racket Stock on the BARGAIN COUNTER, Embroideries, JL.aces, Trimmings, Hose, Half. Hose, Towels, Etc. 1001 things you need at GREAT BARGAINS for cash. Perrx, Ga J. D. MARTIN, Jr. Perry, 3 Ga “Santa Claus” will make his headquarters at my store this year, where he can purchase €C 33 Dress Goods, Jackets, Gloves, Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Belts, Hosiery, Underwear, La dies’ and Misses’ Shoes. For men: Clothing, Shoes, Gloves, Neck- wtar, Shirts, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Fancy Half Hose and many other substantial things for Xmas Presents. Dolls and Toys for little girls and boys. - ID. 3DA.1T, S»exx3r, O-s-