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Sidewalk Gleanings. LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AI L COUNTY y';£ v '- : • •.'■ . • > . N ' : .• —An excellent lecture at the court house next Friday night. —Mr. Harris Neil or Fort Val* ley visited Perry last Sunday. -—Mrs. G. W. Winn visited rel atives at Walden several days last week. —Several additional pupils have entered Perry Publio School this week Mdrus. J. R. Duncan and Bruoe Nichols of Unudilla are visiting relatives in Perry, —Several wild turkeys have been killed on the creek swamps near Perry this winter. ; —MisB Mary Simmons of Dub lin is in Perry visiting Mrs. W. B. Sims and other friends. —Wo are glad to note that Mr. W. D. Day is steadily recovering from bis recent severe illness. —We hear that a brick ware house will bo built on the site of the building burned down last week. —Rev. .T. W. Simmons will preach at Andrew Chapel on the seoond Sunday in February, be ginning at 8 o’clock in the after noon. —Mrs. Susie Outchings of Ganesville came to Perry last Thursday to visit her mother, Mrs. M. 0. Martin, and other rel atives. -*-The weather turned deoidedly colder Tuesday morniug, under eastern pressure, drizzling rain and clouds that suggested sleet and snow. —The first regular iheeting of the Houston County Teachers’ Association since organization will be hold at Perry Saturday morning,[81st. —A jury served in oounby court last Monday, and the court was in session two days, the term being monthly and quarterly combiued. In addition to oivil oases tried, several negroes were convicted of misdemeanor offenses. -'-Tuesday there were contrary prediotions concerning the woabh. er that night and Wednesday morning Local wen thorites said sleet aud suow, while the Maoou bureau man said warmer aud rain. The weather just remained about the eaine. —Hon. W. D. Nottingham, late iudge of the oity court of Maoon, lias resumed the praotioe of law, with an ofBoe up-stairs on 855 Third street, Maoou, Ga. He will praotioe in state and federal courts. Readers of the Home - Journal need no introduction to Warren Nottingham. See his cord. —Mr. R. L. Marchman requests us to extend his sincere thanks to all who rendered assistance at the warehouse fire Wednesday of last week. He says the warehouse will be rebuilt as soou as the material oau be obtained, and that he will again be in charge. Mr. March- man has also rented the Cater store on Carroll street, where he will keep for sale a oohiplete stock of furniture oud undertaker’s sup plies. -—Napier Bros., Macon, Ga. are not only produce and grocery merchants, but manufacturers of high grade fertilizers. They of fer to farmers two brands for which they clain superior inetit; These fertilizers, Black Rook Acid aud Samson Guano, are sold on the proposition that the best is the oheapest. Napier Bros, have been in commercial business iq Maoon a number of years, and de serve the excellent reputation they have attained. —Clerk Woodard tells us that the number of mortgages he has reoeived for reoord against Hous ton farm tenants and others is larger than usual this month, ac cording to those familiar with the records of other years, but that the average value of the mort gages is comparatively small— some as low as $5, and few above $160. He further says that a ma jority of these mortgages are to secure payment for mules pur- chashed. Macon and Perry are the places at which nearly all the mules were bought. Consider Home Conditions. Last year the banking business at Perry was greater than in any other preceding year, and there was an increase in the ootton re ceipts of about 1,000 bales over the receipts of 1901. In connec tion with these, increases, more than the usual amount of farm products were sold iu Perry, and there was a material increase in the value of the goods bought by farmers from Perry merchants. Altogether these transactions were satisfactory, and the farm ers and townspeople were brought closer together in business rela tions. This winter four carloads of mules have been sold here by Perry dealers, and we are told most of these mules were paid for in cash by Houston farmers. The outlooic for another crop year is promising, and the condi tions are good for a material in crease in co-operative business re lations between Perry business mon and farmers. This is as it snonld be, and there is no reason why there should hereafter be any break in that line. Considering home conditions, it is to the material advantage of all citizens to buy Houston prod ucts whenever quality and pri ces compare favorably with like products of pother counties, or another state. Every dollar sent out of the county for an article produced at heme is that much taken perma nently from the assets of the county, whilo every dollar thus spent koeps that dollar at home and uddB the profit of the trans action to the property value of the county. In all transactions, consider home conditions, and home inter ests will be advanced in stability and value. Rare Entertainment. Marriage at Perry. Wednesday, January 14th, 1908, was another happy wedding day in Perry, and one of the pret tiest of home marriages was sol emnized at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Laura S. Killen, on Washington Avenue. The daooratious were iu good taste, and the presents many, beautiful and useful. Promptly at the noou hour ’the bridal party entered the drawing room in harmony with the strains of the wedding march rendered by Mrs. L. M. Paul. Mr. aud Mrs. George E, Rich mond of Amerious entered first, followed by Misses Emmie MeanB aud Obie Hatoher of Marshall- ville and Marietta, Misses Annie Holleman and Fannie Moore of Perry; Prof. W. W. Driskell, best man,Miss Martha Killen,sister of the bride, maid of honor; then came the bride and groom,around whom the attendants grouped in ajsemi-cirele. ReV.. A. Kirkland of Amerious, father of the groom, by authority of God and man, performed the ceremony and pronounced man and wife Mr. Charles Kirkland of Wilmington, N. C., and Miss Mary Killen. A reception and lunoheon lowed the ceaemouy. On 4:45 train Mr. Kirkland and wife left for Willmington, N. their future home. The bride is one of the fairest of Perry’s young daughters, and she is popular alike with young aud old. She will be much miss ed in church and social ciroles, as Well as by the Perry , Publio School, in which she was a val ued teaoher. The groom is a ris ing young busiuesB man of Wil mington, N. C., connected with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The out-of-town guests were Rev. Alex Kirkland, Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Riohmoud of Amerious,Miss Emmie "Means of Marshallvill, Miss Mary Simmons of Montezu ma, Miss Joe Royal and Mrs. B. T, Marshall of Fort Valley, Miss Obie Hatoher of Marietta and Miss Elma Houser of Elko and Mrs. N. P. Miller of Hawkins- ville. The Home Journal joins the mdny frieuds here of the happy bride in extending to the couple cordial congratulations and ear nest wishes for a long, happy use ful and prosperous life —Agent for Barnesville Buggies Fred M. Houser. Therejwill be a lecture by Dr. j Eugene May, of Brooklyn, N. Y., | at the court house in' Perry Fri- [ day night, January 28rd, under j the auspices of the Alkaherst Ly ceum. This noted orator has lec-j tured in all the principal cities and colleges in the United States, including Georgia, and during the last two years filled engagements with many chautauquas in differ ent states. He is regarded as one of the most entertaining speakers on the lecture stage. His lecture at Perry will probably be a hu morous portrayal of Irish charac ter and wit. All who attend will secure a literary treat. Lecture will begin at 8 o’clock. Usual price of admission. Tickets on sale at Dr. Cater’s Drugstore. An Enormous Yield. The highest possible attainment in sigricultual or industrial pro duction is rarely, if ever, obtain ed, yet progress depends upon continual effort in that direction. Last week we published in the Home Journal the remarkable product of one sweet potato vine, grown by Mr. W. T. Vaulanding- hum on Mr. L. F. Cater’s farm in Houston county. On that potato vine grew 18 potatoes that weigh ed 21 pounds. A calculation has been made as to what would be the product of one acre at the same rate. With one acre plant ed in sweet potatoes, iu rows three feet apart, and the potato vines 18 inches apart in the rows, a per fect stand at the rate of the vine above noted, the product would- be, 127,400 potatoes weighing 205,800 pounds and measuring 8,742 bushels. This calculation is made without reference to frac tions, and therefore the produot in number of potatoes, pounds aud bushels is less than if the fractions had been "calculated. Three hundred bushels of sweet potatoes per acre is considered a very good yield under favorable circumstances. THE SHOE Our Shoe Story would be aJong one were we disposed to discuss it in all its fullness in these ads. We.con sider it sufficient to say chat we are more enthusiastic over our line this seasan than ever. We have never given such shoe values in our lives, and the best e vi- dence that our efforts are being appreciated .by the public is our continued insrease of sales in this line. Not how cheap, but how good we can give you a Shoe at any price we offer is our constant aim. MEN’S FINE DRESS SHOES, made by the most ^habiefactories in the country, for $2.00, for $2.50, for $3.00, for $8.50, foi. $4.00. Each grade has everything in it that can be put there for the money. MFN’S WORK SHOES for $1.00, for $1.25, for $1.50, for $2.00, .represent wearers that can’t he headed off. LADIES’ FINE SHOES for $1.50, for $2.00, for $2.50, for $8.00, for $4.00, represent style, fit and service that are at par with any. WOMEN’S WORK SHOES for 76c., for $1.00. for $1.25, for $1.50. For excellence of material aud fine wearing vualiiies they excel. BOYS’ SCHOOL SHOES, Boys’ Work Shoes, Boys’ Diess Shoes, for $1.00. for $1.25, for $1.50 for $2.00. Shoes that will hold the boys. GIRLS’ SCHOOL SHOES, Girls’ Dress Shoes, for $1.00, for $1.25, for $1.50, that are bound to give satisfaction. SL. IMI. IP-A.TTHL/’SJ Something That Will In terest tlxe Ladies. Our Dress Goods are now going to go at prices that will make it to your advantage to givi us a look. fol- the his C., v WARREN 355 THIRD ST. Marriage at Byron. At the Methodist parsonage at Byron Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock, Mr. John Thomas Doles and Miss Mamie Belle Rooks were united in marriage, Rev. T. R. McMichael officiating. They left the home of Mr. Steve Rooks, father of the bride, Sun day afternoon, and when they reached their destination, they were at the parson’s dwelling and later were married. The bride is the beautiful daughter of Mr. Steven Rooks of near Powersville. She is lovable, kind, and everything to make a perfect lady: The groom is a progressive farmer of Taylor, Ga., upright, and is made of the material that makes a geutleman. May their future life be long and happy, and nothing bui> pros perity aud happiness reign over their married life. “Sub.” Given Away Free. The Singer Sewing Machine Company has removed to new quarters in Macon and are now located at 568 Cherry street. They will give away a $60 new. Improved Drop Head Sewing Ma chine on Febravuy 15th. Every one purchasing 5 cents worth of Needles, Oil, Belts, or Attachments is entitled to a chance for it. They keep Nee dles and attachments, etc. for all machines. W atch our ads. Lots of things you need to bq> found cheap, at , Edwards & Marshall’s. —Men’s Brogans, and Farmers’ Work Shoes; all grades and low est 'prices, M. Paul’s. ■ —C. M. Branan, the “Cheap Mule Man,” 520 Poplar street Macon, Ga., is ready to serve you. Basket and Granite Cloth, all col ors, that were $1.00 the yard, now 69c the yd. Serges, Basket Cloth in all colors and latest novelties, former price 75c yd., now. 62o yd, Plaids, Figuerd Goods and Fancy Novelties for walking skirts, were $1.00, 75c. and 50c. now 75c, 50o and 85c yd. Venetians and Cheviots, good val ues at-50c yd., now...... 42c yd. All Silks at cut prices. A few pretty patterns in Flannels for waists, $1.00 goods, now 55o the yd. 50c Flannels now..*.. 82c the yd. Plaid Ginghams, 10c. and 12£o. qualities, now 8c the yd. All colors in Mercerized Silks marked down .to. 19o yd. All Neva Linings and Neya SilkB marked down to 14c yd. All Calicoes to go at...... 6o yd. These goods are cheap at the former prices, and we will guarantee them to be satisfactory. = EDWARDS & MARSHALL, = PERRY. GEORGIA. He t*I*>*> 4m\g> PLOW GOODS. We are handling this year the most complete line of Plow Goods we have e\er handled. The “Mallory Plow.” Everybody knows the advan tages of this combination plow on the farm. In fact, a far mer can hardly afford to be without it. The old and reliable line of “Imperial Chilled Steel Plows.” We carry this in two sizes, a light and a heavy 2-horse plow. The light one is sold at a special close price. “Lynchburg Chilled Plows” also on hand. A nice line of Starks’ Boy Dixie 1-horse Plows and the Ked Boy Carbon Plow with the blue steel,foot Eor all these plows we have the necessary Fixtures and Castings, which we sell cheap. A nice line of Farmers’ Supplies, Harness, Saddles, Buggies and Wagons always on hand. FKEID. IM:. HOUSER. They Have Style... and the proper service and wear comfortably. We sell them at NOTTINGHAM, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, MAOON, GA. Will praotioe in the several courts, Federal and State, Speoiat attention given to causes in the Courts df this cirouit. They are the kind others sell at $2.50 and $3.00. We sell for $3.00 the greatest Men’s Shoe ever produced for the price. Any leather and any style of toe. Lester-Whitney Shoe Co. CHERRY STREET, MACON, GA.