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LOCAL ITEMS. The net profit of the Post Office at Fort Valley for the Quarter ending Dec., 31 st., 01891 , as $ 209 . 04 . At this rate we will soon have a freo delivery system in our city. The Juveniles had a pleasant party at the residence of J. Abb Everett, on Wednes- day evening, which was enjoyed the usual jovousness of child- (hood’s brightest hours. —Mr. C. A. Thompson, of Perrv, died at 4 p. m. on Monday, a victim the Pneumonia. Mr. Thompson 'was a prominent and highly respect¬ ed citizen of Houston county, and many hearts will be saddened by his death. —Rev. N. D. Moorebouse, the pastor of the Methodist church at Perry, died 011 Sunday night, the third inst. He was sick only a few days. A severe cold and La Grippe last week culminated in Pneumonia and caused his death. His remains were taken to Thomasville by a committee of his Church for interment. —The stockyard of Mr. C. G. Gray was entered hy some one last week and one of his horses taken out. Fortunately Mr. Gray happened to be on hand, and gave the thief such a close call that he probably considered himself for¬ tunate in getting away by leaving the horse aud taking to his heels. He seemed to vanish like a black streak down the road. —We learn on pretty good au¬ thority that there was a sale of a valuable piece of real estate in our city recently, and that we will valuable acquisition to our town soon in the family of the purchaser, who will receive a warm welcome by their many friends here. Names will be given in our next issue if the sale is fully settled. There was a delightful little girl’s -.party at the residence of Mr. F.JO. Miller’s on New Year’s night, at which the little people had a happy New Year. It was given by- Miss Annie Lizzie Miller in lionor ( ^ little friend Miss Tazzee ■of her (McKenzie, of Columbus, who is spending the Christmas holidays with her cousin,Mrs. W.F. Wynne. -—The handsome turnout of Dr. B. L. Ross canto dashing down Church street 0110 day last week at a John Gilpin gait. The beau¬ tiful ponies took a Christinas out¬ ing and enjoyed their run of about two miles. No damage was done except a few slight injuries to the carriage. It was a lucky -escape and we congratulate the Doctor on his good fortune in get¬ ting off without serious loss. —Christmas has gone, New Thar's has past, and we settle back in the harness for another year’s work. The outlook is bright¬ ening daily, and we cherish the hope that the year 1892 will be kinder to us all in many ways, Ls immediate predecsssor. Times are hard, money is scarce, and it behooves every one to be careful and economical in their expenditures, Look after the dimes and the dollars will take care of themselves. Be governed by a liberal and charitable view of things, and be kind to your debtors, they are all in the same condition and an act of kindness and forbearance will be more thoroughly appreciated under the present strain than ever before. Lend a helping hand when you can, and if you cannot aid your friend with financial succor, re¬ member that cheering words will comfort him and encourage him to renewed exertions to keep his head -Above water. “A fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind,” and there never was a time more pro¬ pitious than the present for the illustration of those Christian of kindness and brotherly love. What helps your neighbor helps you, and the memory of a good deed will be of greater value than much riches when we look hack from a future of prosperity bleak and cheerless journey We are now making through life. ■ Tl * yo one unolln- ■. The Mayors Treat. Last Friday night closed Fort Valleys council year. The board met and promptly transacted all the business before the body and we are glad to be able to state that the towns linances were never in a better condition than at this time. After adjournment Mayor J. A. llouser, invited the city fathers, including Clerk and Treasurer Murray and Marshal Cooper, to repair to his home and enjoy a New Year Supper. Invi¬ tations had already been issued to two or three friends including Leader representatives. The entire party headed by Mayor Houser, were ushered into his comfortable reception room, only to remain long enough to catch their breath, when they were led to the dining room and treat¬ ed to one of the most elegant spreads, it has ever been our pleasure to enjoy. The menu was grand, an enumeration of the different ediffles would fill a large space, and were we to attempt it the mouths of many Leader readers would water. The rarest dish was that of possum’ and potatoes elegantly served, which was indeed nice in every particular. The decorations of the table besides the delicious viands were choice hot house plants in full bloom. On each cover was a beautiful little favor, to which was attached a card bearing the word, “Welcome,” and from the hospitality extended each guest, this was superfluous, nevertheless the favors were highly prized and will be kept as momentos of this pleasant occasion. The toast “Mayor and Mrs. Houser. May they live many years and as they grow older may they become younger,” wa3 responded to by guest very feelingly. After full justice had been done the sumptuous repast the party assembled in the reception room smoking and regaling each other with reminescent anecdotes. St The pleasures of the occasion will long he remembered by those present, and to Mayor and Mrs. Houser the Leader returns grate¬ ful thanks for the hospitality shown us on this happy occasion. —The Oglethorpe Amateur Dra¬ matic Club presented tlieir beauti¬ ful drama, Esmeralda, at the Grady Institute on Wednesday night, December 30 th, to a large and appreciative audience. The young ladies and gentlemen who compose the club acquitted them¬ selves With great credit, and the performance was highly enjoyed by the audience. We are glad to learn that they were successful financially, and hope we may again be favored with a call from the future favorites of the foot¬ lights. Administrators Sale—Desirable City lots Sold. The sale of the lots of the Estate of Mrs. Cook occurred on Tuesday at 11:30 a. m, on the premises, Lot No 1, adjoining the residence lot was knocked down to Mr. H. E. Cook at $345. He also bought lot No. 2 at 8330. The corner lot was bought by A. B. Greene. President Improvement and Investment Company, for $303. The three lots aggregating $978.00, which is cheap property at that price- We expect to see several fine cottages erected on these lots in the next few months, and they will doubtless prove a splendid invest¬ ment to the purchasers. —Quite a number of family din¬ ners were enjoyed by our citizens during the Christmas holidays. Turkeys were in great demand and high favor, aud the usual joys of the season were indulged in to the satisfaction of all con¬ cerned. Suits Made to Order. Call and examine our line of sam¬ ples for Fall and Winter Clothing. Satisfaction guaranteed. A. W. Murray & Son. ■ FOR RENT, My house on Miller street. Posses¬ sion given at once. 21. A. \ H-n--- An Elegant Tea One of the most delightful and “recherche” entertainments of the season was tendered a select party of friends by Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Slap- pey at their elegant and charming home on Church Street on Wednes¬ day evening last. The guests were received with a sincere welcome by the “bonhomie” host, and the “entente cordiale” was graciously smiled upon by the lovely and ingenuous young hostess whose “naivete” and artlessness dis¬ pelled formality and rendered the social atmosphere“couleur de rose.” The menu was a delicious poem in substantial and dainties, ornamented by tropical fruits and flowers and embellished by the vintage of Eastern climes. At the conclusion of the feast a glance around the festive board displayed a composite picture of pure content. The guests were entertained to a late hour by pleasant and jovial sallies, of brilliant wit, sparkling repartee, and inimitable anecdotal reminisencies. The high appreciation of the en¬ joyment of the evenings pleasures was warmly expressed to the genial host and hostess, and may they live long and prosper, is the sincere wish of all their guests. Dr. B. L. Ross. The dissolution notice of the firm of Dr. Ross & Brown, will be found in another column of this issue and we are gratified to be able to correct an impression that seems to have gained credence among some, that the dissolution of the firm is the imitial step to the departure from the city of Dr, Ross. We are glad to state that he will remain in our city permanently and continue in the future as in the past to serve his friends and patrons in the capacity of a physician. We know of no one whose departure would be more universally regretted, having spent almost a lifetime in our city, he has endeared himself to a large circle of warm friends as a Physician, Pastor, and Friend.Ever ready to answer the call of affliction, day or night, through sunshine or storm, he has ever been devoted faithful and true, unremitting in his attentions to his patients and eminently successful in his practice. As a citizen he is one whom the community delight to honor and in whom they feel a just pride The Leader wishes for him a long life of happiness and usefulness to his friends in cur midst. A Ilisrh Compliment. Mr. M. Perry, Treasurer of Craw¬ ford county, made his usual visit to Fort Valley last week and deposited the funds of Crawford county m the Exchange Bank. He says he knows the money is safe there and he wants his people to know it. Mr. Perry is a careful, cautious, business man, and his honesty and reliability are proverbial. The compliment he pavs the Exchange Bank is a high one, but is richly deserved by one of the most prosperous, safe and meritorious institutions of its kind in the state. World’s Fair Committee. The County Committee on World’s Fair business will meet and organize in a few days and will authorize the Dow Law Bank and Exchange Bank of Fort Valley and the Perry Savings Bank of Perry, to receive subscrip¬ tions for the World’s Fair and place same to the credit of Mr. H. S. Fea- gin, Treasurer of Committee. They will also designate other places in the county where payments of sub¬ scriptions may be made and properly receipted for. Jno. B. James. County Director. Grady Institute, The opening exercises of this popular school will take place on Monday the 11 th, inst. We hope to see a large attendance and it is especially urged upon the patrons to start their children on the first day of school. P. O. Miller. Sect’y. School Corn’s. Stockholders Meeting. The annual meeting of the stock¬ holders of the Exchange Bank will be held at the Bank on Tuesday Jan¬ uary 12th for the purpose of trans¬ acting business and the election officers and Directors for the ensu¬ ing year. it PERSONAL. Misj Clifford Durr of liolingbrokc, is visiting friends in the city. Miss Mary I.ou Hodges, was entertained by Mrs. T. V. Fagan, during the holidays. Miss Nettie Class, went to Anriericus, Tues¬ day to see Salvini, in one of his principal tr.-gic roles. Cap. A. B. Carrier, was exchanging Christ¬ mas greetings with his many friends in the city last week. Miss Tazree and Master Gibson Mckenzic, of Columbus were the guests of Mrs, W. F. Wynne last week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Farrior, of Atlanta', spent one day last week in the city the guests of Mrs. J. D.Marshail. Miss I.ulaMurphey, of Ellavilic, delighted her friends with her presence last week she was the guest of Miss Lilia Everett. Mrs. J. E. Jones end Mr. and Mrs. Jnc. Ross, of Americas were entertained during the holidays by Mrs. M. Li. Person - Miss Julia Price, a charming and fasci¬ nating young belle of Americus, is visiting friends and relatives in the city this week. “The Junior society circles of the city are felicitating themselves 011 the arrival of oneof their especial favorites. Miss May Cook of Wrightsville, who will make a short visit to friends in the city. Capt. J. 11. Anderson, of Weatherford Texas, is spending a month with his family and friends in the city, all of_ whom are de¬ lighted to have him with them again. The Leader extends hint a cordial welcome to his old home. Prof. Landreth, Dean of the Engineering Department of Vanderbilt University, spent several days in our city last week. Prof. Landreth, came down to examine the sources of water supply, for our Water Works. He has made no official report yet, but every¬ thing is favorable for Fort Valley’s having a splendid system of water works in the near future. Cliffy Did It. The public school bill for Hous¬ ton county was defeated at the election held on Tuesday, 5th inst., by the following vote: Against the bill.............. 5 O O For the bill................ 1 O Cs Total vote 869 Majority against iji Owing to a special charter for Public Schools Fort Valley did not vote on the queston. The indifference of the white voters allowed the bill to be defeated by the negro vote. City Treasurer’s Report. Below is a statement of receipts and dis¬ bursements for the town of Fort Valley from April 1st to December 31, 1891. AMOUNT COLLECTED. April 1st—Cash on hand..........$57° 4 2 Dec. 31st—Cash received from lines and cost to date........ 24S 85 Dec. 31st—Cash received from City Tax to date........... 63* 57 Dec. 31st—Cash received from Street 'Tax to date............ 44105 Dec. 31st—Cash received from License 177 00 Dec. 31st—Cash received from Ceme¬ tery Lots to date....... 20 00 Dec. 31—Cash received from Guard House Fees to date..... 7 00 Dec. 31st—Cash received from School Commissioners to date.. . 275 00 Total $2,370 S9 AMOUNT PAID OUT. Dec. 31st—P’d Mayor’s salary to date$!25 oo Dec. 31st—Paid Clerk and Treasur er’s salary to date...... 112 80 Dec. 21st—Paid Marshal and Street Superintendent to date.. date 521 05 Dec. 31st-—Paid 31st—Paid street LitmpLighter hands to todate 252 36 00 Dec. 00 Dec. 31st—Paid forage for mule to date.................. 34 37 Dec. 31st—Paid sundry expenses to date.................. 323 39 Dec. 31st—Amount loaned School Commissioners......... 275 co Dec. 31st—Cash on hand.......... 691 28 Total $2,370 89 Treasurer’s hooks are always open for in¬ spection by the citizens of the town of Fort Valley, Ga. Above report respectfully submitted by F. S. Murray, Clerk and Trcas’r, Approved by Finance Committee: E. A. Moody, W. F. Wynne. Stockholders Meeting. A meeting of the stockholders of the Peoples Guano Company will be held on Monday January 18 tli, at the office of Gray Bros., for the transaction of important business. A full attendance is desired. J. M. Gray, President. F. C. Houser, Secretary. DISSOLUTION VOTKE. The partnership heretofore existing under the firm name and style of “Ross and Brown Physi¬ cians and Surgeons” expired by limitation on January 1 st, 1892 . FOR KENT, A small Farm. 50 acres good level land with improvement^or rent in edge of Fort Valley. Ajiply t0 H. A. Mathews. II. C: HOLT, Boot and Shoe Taker. Shoes for crippled feet a specialty. UE.YYtHl). An InteiroNtliiK Letter From Thai I'ToiiriMliiiijj l.IJiIc Town. Dennard, GA.,Jan. 5, 1892. Mr. Editor.—I n this, my first letter to your valuable paper, I tvill give a slight description of our town, as you have never paid us a visit and many of your readers are not acquainted with our locality. Dennard is named thus in honor to its owners, and is truly “a city set upon a hill,” extending down its gently sloping side to the brink of Mossy Creek, on which it i; sit¬ uated, and is bounded on the east and on the west by enormous ravines which have been washed out by the heavy rains and floods of many years past. Ily an act of the last Legisla¬ ture a charter privilege was granted us to incorporate and elect munici¬ pal officers. Dennard is the manufacturing cen¬ ter of Houston. Across the Mossy is a fine levee, which binds the wa¬ ters, till a large, beautiful lake is formed, resembling somewhat the numerous silvery sheen of waters that lie upon the bosom of mother- earth in Florida. These waters turned loose in a suitable channel runs the machinery of a large cotton manufactory,which employs about sixty operatives of different ages and sizes of both sexes. They turn out about 2,500 yards per day of the valuable do¬ mestic goods known as “The Pride of Perry. Another channel conducts the wa¬ ters to run the fine flouring and grist mills, which turn out as good flour, meal and hominy as any mills in the State. In close proximity to these is a circular saw plant, which cuts 5..000 feet of lumber in a day. There is also a cotton ginnery, run by wa¬ ter, which gins twenty bales a day in the ginning season, a wood shop and a blacksmith shop, where farm utensils are made and repaired. The lessees of this property run a fine line of merchandise in dry goods, groceries, tableware, hardware, etc. Our mail facilities are equal to those of more pretentions cities, hav¬ ing two daily mails. Ira the elec¬ tion to-day, fifty votes were cast, all solid for tha Public School Bill. Our popular and accomplished teacher, Miss Edge, will commence the spring term next week. A Baptist church stands on the summit of the hill, called the Fac¬ tory Baptist Church. A few paces beyond the northern limit of the corporation, stands a Methodist church, called Andrew Chapel. A flourishing Sabbath school is kept up at this church all the year, “Through the winter’s whirling, drifting snows, through bitter cold, the north wind blows,” and through the sultry summer’s heat. We now mourn the death of our beloved pastor, Rev. N. D. More¬ house. In his last sermon to us he emphasized with great pathos the probability that he might never preach to us again. While we sorely feel our own bereavement, we ex¬ tend overflowing sympathy to the bereaved family. Our community is drawn closer to your city by the connubial ties of Mr. Stripling and Miss Nelson. We extend a hearty welcome to the fair young bride. Mr. J, M. Heard gave an elegant dining to a few friends last Wednes¬ day, On Wednesday evening there was a large party at Mr. J. C. Thomp¬ son’s. The young folks tripped the light fantastic toe; while we elders indulged in looking on the mazy dance. Miss Mary Rix Bryan spent the holidays in Patesville visiting Mrs. Pate. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Bessie, who is a student at Barnesville. Em. Lee. Strayed or Stolen. One medium size Red Mare Mule, with black points, between 5 and 6 years old, small scar on nose, marks of traces on left side. Strayed from my house on the Pete Belvin place on Monday, 4 th, January, at 8 o’clock, a. m. When last seon was in Fort Valley, loose. Any information of her where¬ abouts will be thankfully received. I will pay $5 for her return to me. Address Alex. Davis, Care Leader, Fort Valley,Ga. Scliool Ulcfilon Notice. As required by an act of the General Assembly of Georgia, approved October io, entitled, “An Act to establish a Public School system for the county of Houston in this state, to provide for the elect’on of a Hoard of Education for said county; to provide for raising revenue to maintain the schools; to authorize and require the authori¬ ties of the State to pay over to the Treasurer of said Board the prorata share of the public school fund of tlie State that Houston county is entitled to; to provide for the election by said Board of a Superintendent of Public Schools, and for other purposes .’ 1 There will be an election held on the first Tuesday {5th day) in January 1S92, for the approval or disapproval of said above recited act. Those voters favoring public school* shall have written'or printed on their ballots “l 1 or Public Schools,” and those opposing shall have written or printed on their ballots “Against Public Schools.” Said election to be held in the same manner ns elections tor members ot ihe Legislature of Georgia, ex- cent that the consolidated returns shall be made to the Ordinary of Houston county. All persons who are entitled and qualified L► vote for members of the Legislature of Geor¬ gia, arc qualified voters in said election, (except those citizens of Houston county residing within the corporate limits of the it of Fort Valley. J. II. HOUSER, Dec. 8, 1S91. Ordinary Rule Nisi. Mn». p. Brown vs J ) Houston Superior Court Hannah Alien and Oct. Term, 1891. juydia Ann Coleman.) Georgia—ITous! on County.— Mrs. It appearing 1*. that to the Daniel Court hy the petition of ill-own, Whitfield on Febru¬ ary lltli, 1881 , executed and delivered to Brown Bros, a mortgage on a tract of land lying iu said County certain to wit: of land “A tract situated in the West- ern part of Houston County, being a pa rt of containing plantation formerly twelve owned by James Roberson, North, East and West acres, by more IS. or le>s, bounded Mrs. Thwratt, South by S. W. R. U,” for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain promissory note for the ium of fifty ($50.00) dollars, made by the said Daniel Whitfield on the 11th day of February 1881, ami payable to Brown Bros, or bearer, due on Sept. 1st, 1881 , with interest from maturity—pay ment of which said note has been refused. Petitioner having further shown that she is the transferrec of said mortgage and note by order of the United States District Court of the South- ern District of the State of Georgia, and that said Daniel Whitfield is dead, and that Hannah Allen and Lydia Ann Coleman are the sole heirs and representatives of said Daniel Whitfield, it is therefore ordered that the said Hannah Alien ami Lydia Ann Uoleman, as such heirs ami rep¬ resentatives, pay into this Court on or before the next term hereof the principal and interest due on said note, and the cost of this suit or in default thereof the Court will proceed as to jus¬ tice shall appertain. And it is further ordered that this rule be published in the Fort Valley Enterprise, a newspaper published in the said County of served Houston, once a month for four Lydia months, or on the said Hannah Allen and Ann Coleman, or their special agent or at¬ torney three months previous to the next term of this Court. W. H. II aRR rsP eti-) A. L. Miller tiontrs Attorney. ) J. S.C. M. C Georgia— Houston Cou ntv.— I d<» certify minutes the foregoing to he a true extract from the of Houston Superior Court Oct. term, 1891. Given under my hand and seal of office this November 9th, 1891. M. A. Edwards, Clerk S. C. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. | and If choicest you want the very nicest and | Fancy arid Family Groceries. - 'Call and examine my stock and you! will be pleased. I keep constantly orJj Land and to arrive i 1 I Nuts, | Grapes, j Apples, Oranges, 1 Lemons, Banannas, Cacoanuts, 1 Candies, Etc. Etc. Also the freshest stock of Cabbages, I Ruta B agas, Potatoes, and other ; country produce The best Flour, Grits, 1 Rice and Meal, I All of which I will sell as cheap as the cheapest, and do my best to please you. Call and see me, next door to! Slappey’s drug store. B. T. HOUSER. Respectfully, nov2o*3m New Brilliant Saloon —AND— RESTAURANT, (3rd St,between Cherry & Mulberry), MACONT, IO-jSl. The choicest wines and liquors the market, the most scientific and. dextrous mixerologist, who con,- cocts the most palatable beverages out of the purest ingredients. The best Cigars and Tobacco, in the city. The Restaurant is supplied with the best and freshest of everything good in the market, which is served up iu a style unsurpassed in the South. Give us a call and you will be sure to come again, for we will please you in quantity, quality and price. DINK JONES, Tonsorial FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA, Has the best equipped shop outside of larger cities. For first-class work and attention he has a widespriad rr'vt-nV.o. GW.- Uinta cal.