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ALWAYS ON HAND IN .AXJL SSZ^TIPS OF AND Second- OUR Rapid Fire HAY PRESS PACKS A TON AN HOUR. - TOOK FIRST PREMIUM AT FLORIDA STATE FAIR. THE WILLIAMS Slit COMPANY. MACON, 1 GEORGIA \ By Observed. is on a boom. Every- thing and everybody looks happy. Progress is surely ours. The commodious addition to the depot is welcomed as comfort ing to the traveler as well as- beautifying to t|e town. Three new dwellings are planned to go up m January. The foundation of one is already laid. Our college girls are returning home to join in the festivities of the holidays. Our boys, who are also “drinking deep of the Pier ian. Springs” will gladden our homes and friends for.a few days. Mr. Jim Holleman weds Miss Ida Stembridge Sunday, December 21st, at Hattie, Ga. j Our next marriage is booked a “Home Wedding, December 23rd.” Parties* Miss Sadie Peavy to Mr. Frank Kilpatrick. On December 30th Miss Fannie B. Yiqson will be married to Mr. Emmett Vinson at the Methodist church. All we need now is a match to cap the climax. It isn’t necessary to become as sistant at Dunbar or P. M. at By ron, you see, to get married—it is an epidemic, and may all catch it who wish. The Methodists and Baptists will have a joint Xmas tree at the school room on Xmas eve night, December 24th. The children expect Santa to be at his best—cheerful, happy, and not one remain forgotten. I must tell the scheme the committte is ar ranging for one, so she will be sure of a present. They are really plan ning to lasso a certain young man, bag him, tag him, and tie him in the top of the Tree of Delight. Scanda lous, don’t you think? I mean, that they don’t see that each of the com mittee has a like gift(?). Dec. 20th, 1902. runaway 0 peaches, a Fort Val ley cdyrespondent of the Macon Tel egraph says: * - - 1 * ... “Htio. J. H. Hale, of South Glas tonbury* Conn., and managing own er of the Hate Georgia Orchard Oomttalny of near Fort Valley, the ! largest'peach orchard in the world, 1 has returned to his eastern home af-! ter lcplking over his varied interests 1 here irhd inspecting his magnificent orotund, “kr.j Hale has been engaged in the growing of peaches all his life and Is jan authority on all matters that appertain to the growing, gath ering and marketing of the crop. “P^t expressed himself as more tham pleased with the conditions of his tipes and would not be surprised if ttys section had another yield in 1903 as the trees are healthier and hardier than they were several years ago ’ Marriage Near Hattie. At the home of Mr. J. C. David son, tax collector, father of the 1 bride, Mr. R. L. Bryant of Craw ford county and Miss Laura David s m weie married Tuesday afternoon December 23rd. No specific report of the marriage has been received. We heartily jbin their many friends in extending qordial con gratulations and best I wishes fo£’ future welfare and happiness. ' Heavy Houston Hogs. i On December 18 th Hr. W. B. Kemp, of the upper Efch district, killed six pigs, only ele 1 en months old, that weighed 1,3 :8 pounds. The pigs were Poland j China apd Berkshire crossed, and they weigh ed individually 237, 231, 232, 213 and 211 pounds. On the 17th of December Mr. J. F. Hammock of the sane district killed four hogs that weighed 708 pounds, an average of 17 7 pounds. Myrtle News. By Lily. Tie oold weather last week caus ed t lie death of several fine hogs in this community. Taings are again awaking to life, for jpkristmas is only a few days off. Tho children are rejoicing over the coining of Santa Claus. Miss Emma Barfield of near Per ry ripeut several days last week with friends here. |ir. J. H. Hughes and family have mofed from here to Powersvilie, We regret losing them very much. Miss Ollie Harper left Monday for Jeffersonville, Twiggs county, to speid Christmas with relatives. firs. George Anderson is visiting lie] parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philips, 'Haddock. I Mr. Roy Speight of Henderson Vas a visitor in our community last Sunday afternoon. .- Miss Bertba Short returned home last Sunday from Sylvester, where she had been attending school, j Quite an enjoyable party was giv en at the home of Mr. W. B. White last Tuesday night. Several games were played and among them was old-fashion quadrille. The string band from Claud furnished very nice music. Dec. 20, 1902. Notice to Pensio: All Confederate soldte’s and Con federate soldiers’ widows who draw pensions will please com i to the Or dinary’s office the first 3aturday in January next and fill oi jb their ap plications. S. T. JIubst, Dec. 23, 1902. Ordinary. srs. While it is the custom of many weekly newspapers to si3pend pub lication during Christmas week, in order that their printer \ may enjoy a well-earaed holiday, the Home Journal presents a ful paper this week. However, our printers are not deprived of their holiday, as they are released from djity at noon Wednesday for the remainder of the week. Venezuela is not enjoying Christ mas time. Dwelling House for Kent. The R. J. Smith houpe and lot ,in Perry, Ga. on Main {street. Ap ply to G. A, Miller, 125 Cotton Avenue, Macon, Ga. or J. R. Miller, Perry Ga. —Fascinators and Hoods, Fan cy Crocheted Shawls, all kinds of Crocheted Goods for girls and la dies at L. M. Paul’s. ' —C. M. Branan, the “Cheap Mul« Man,” 520 Poplar street Macon, Ga., is ready to serve you CASTOnflA For Infantsaml Children. A Mil lipu Voices Could hardly express the thanks of Homer Hall, of West Point, la. Listen why: A Bevere cold had set tled* dh his lungs, Causing a most obstinate cough. Several physioians said ho had consumption, but could not help him. When all thought he was doomed he began to ubo Dr. King’s New Discovery for Con sumption, and writes: “It complete ly cured me and saved- my life. I now weigh 227 pounds. It’s posi tively guaranteed for coughs, colds and lung troubles. Price 50o and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Holtz- claw’s Drugstore. X> RAUGUON^ PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGES. Schools of National Reputation. Draughon’s Praotioal Business' Col leges, looated at Atlanta, Nashville, St, Louis, Montgomery, Little Rook, Fort Worth, Galveston and Shreveport, are Bohools of national reputation. They are strongly endorsed by business men from Maine to (California. Prof. Draugh- on, who is author of four text-books on Bookkeeping, and proprietor of these in stitutions, doubtless expends more mon ey for securing positions for his students than almost auy one business oollege in this country takes in as tuition. He guarantees positions under reasonable conditions, and will allow a student to deposit money iu bank till the cousre is completed and position seoured. FoUr weeks course of Bookkeeping iu his col leges is equal to twelve weeks in any col lege that does not employ his improver! methods of teaohing. His Colleges also offer special advantages iu Penmanship, Shorthand, Typewriting, etc. It is gen erally conceded by those who are iu po sition to know that Prof. Draughon’s success iu the Business College work has been greater than that of any one, else. His superior course of instruction and his special facilities for securing posi tions are almost an offset to competition where the merits of his work are known. His illustrated catalogue will explain all. Send for it. Address <T. F. Draughon, President, at either of the above men tioned places. WHY- SUFFER HEADACHE OR EAGRIPPE! CURE YOURSELF WITH €A PUDIN E NO BAD EFFECTS. Sold at all Pi wgstorcs. . Wholesale and Retail. Fine Horses and Large Mules a Specialty, Largest Supply, Lowest Prices, —Best Stock. Feed and Sale Stables Tears of experience and dose attention to business enable us to sell Horses and Mules cheaper than any other firm in the south. Come to see us and be con vinced; Thanks for pasc patronage, we ask a continuance of same. Tours for business, Waterman & Co., 630-034 Fourth. Street, (Above Union Depot.) 1IACON, ^JA 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Trade Marks Designs Copyrights &c. Anyone Rending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion froo whether an Invention fa probably piitontublo. Communlc tlonn ntrlotiy conddontfnl. Handbook on Patents sent froo. oldest agonoy for scouring patents. Patents takon through " special notice, without char A bandsomoly Uluptrat dilution of any Bolontil ’part four months, $L 3oinroad- 0 ,.f( ew York nffloo, 626 F Bt., Washington, D. 0. weekly. Largest olr- ■ journal. Terms, $8 a Iota by nil nowsdealors. TO EVERY CH6LD Ity THE SOUTH. Ask your druggist to show you the beautiful Oold Rings that the manu facturer of Baby Ease la giving to children. He will explain how you can get one. Death of Mrs. McLemore. Mrs. Julia McLemore, wife of Mr. William A. McLemore, died at iheir home near Claud last Sunday morn ing, December 21st. She had been ill several /montliB, and death came so quietly as not to be at once no ticed by those attending at the bed side. She leaves a devoted husband, three married daughters, three sis ters and others of her offspring to mourn her” death. In early life she attached herself to the Methodist church, and stead-' fastly remained within its pales. W. L. C. Houston Public Schools. The public schools of Houston county will open for the ensuing school year on the first Monday in January, 1903. Geo. W. Smith, 0. S. C. H. 0. —School Books and School sup plies, at Cater’s'Drug Store. —Old newspapers have been in constant demand ,at this office this winter, negroes desiring them to paste upon the walls of their cabins. The demand has been several times greater than the supply. The Pride of Heroes. Many soldiers in the last war wrote to say that for scratches, bruises, cuts, wounds, corns, sore feet and stiff joints, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the best in the world. Same for burns, scalds, boils, ulcers, skin erup tions and piles. It cures or no pay. Only 25c at Holtzclaw’s Drugstore BIG AUCTION’ SALE. 100,000 feet of pine lumber will be sold on my place on the 30th day of December, 1902, beginning at 10 o’clock, 7 miles north of Per ry, Ga. All who fail to come will miss a bargain. Don’t forget the day, DECEMBER 80th. 1902. Terms cash, except •-.special ar rangements. W. E. Green. . Bears the j Signature * of □ 00 BOB Cures Baby’s Ills. It's the best and safest remedy for babies and children FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS AT 25 CENTS 559 Che i-ry. : UCCUD’C JlLwo2 vll. Ji Macon, Li a. ' j Cordially invites the people of Houston County to oall 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 Fassinators, Good Black Hose, and special values in Bed Spreads, Table Linen, NTapirins and Towels, Corsets, Gloves, HandKerchiefs, Chiffon Buffs and Domestics. MR. FRANK 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, 559 CHERRY STREET. MACON. GEORGIA OUR SHOES ARB RIGHT. Wll COK. TKI2D AND CHERRY STS. MACON, GEORGIA.