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WMSf A Young Girl’s Experience. u. rfAiiffhter'a nerve# were terribly oat of order, she wan thin and weak; the leaat noUe startled her, and she wan wakeful at night. .ha had taken one package of Celery K'fitin her waT»o *re*t that .h. Muia hardlv be taken for the name girl. Bhe Sninldlr growing well and irtrong, her com *u#iion in perfect, and she sleep# well every Brush Volley. relerv King cure* Constipation and all die of the Nerves, stomach, l iver and Hid. ££ Sold by druggists. 2Sc. and 60e. i The News-Herald. Kntered at Lawrenceville postoffice a* geconn-class matter. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Official Organ Gwinnett County. Lawrenceville Publishing Co„ Proprietors. W. O-. McXJelley, Editor. Pet Strahan has beeu liberated from the Tombs iu New York on her own recognizance. Louis Strickiand, a prominent merchant of Valdosta, died sud denly Monday at his home in that city. The New England cotton milk have advanced wages 10 per cent — a sure sign that better times are in store. We advise our farmers to plant all the cotton they can get in the ground this year. It will bring 8 cents by October next. Stick a pin here and see if we are not cor rect, _ The democrats made heavy gains iu the municipal elections throughout the northwest Monday. A democratic mayor was elected iu Cleveland, 0., and Carter Har rison, democrat, was re-elected mayor of Chicago by nearly 40,000 plurality. Mr. John R. Cooper has posi tively announced that he expects to be a candidate for solicitor gen eral of the Macon circuit next year. He makes the third certain entry, the other two being the present in cumbent. Hon. Robert Hodges, and Hod. Hope Polbill. Atlanta is a great city and gets about everything she wants, save a new depot. If the newspapers would let up on their fish stories and go to throwing solid argument into the railroads, maybe they would relent, go to work and build a depot in keeping with the needß of the city. Judge W. B. Bell, formerly Or dinary of White comity, but who has recently been acting as a trav eling salesman for John B. Daniel, of Atlanta, was foully murdered in Habersham county last Sunday by S. L. Smith, a merchant of Soque postoffice. Smith was drunk at the time. Judge Bell was about 65 years ol age, and was the fath er of Tom Bell, Clerk of the Su perior court of Hall county. Letter List. List of unclaimed letters re maining iu the post office at Law reuceville, Ga., April Ist, 1899: Millie Hayes, F. M. Jones, I. F. Mathews, Eliga Pettis, Johnathan Rodgers, Johnson Rodgers, All of which if not called for in 30 days will be sent to the dead letter office, Washington, D. C. W.C. Cole, P.M. Mr. Still Improving. A communication to the Consti tution from Loganville last week reported that Mr. Jonathan Still who was injured in the r cent cy clone, was dead. This was a mis take, pure and simple. Mr. Still, is not only not dead but is almost well of his injuries. His house has been replaced by his neighbors, who have shown themselves by this act of kinddeßs to be truly neighborly. Mr. Still will soon be among his growing crops, happy and full of life, and may yet live to see many a bleak Winter glide into‘sunny Spring.—Walton Mes senger. Death at Buford- Bukord, Ga., April sth, 1899. Little Joe, the four and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. j N. Sudderth, of this place, after a week of the most intense suffering, died Saturday night at 9 o’clock. The little fellow had always been so bright and obedient, and during bis sickness bore his suf ferings so patiently that he en twined his sweet nature around the hearts of all who visited his bedside. He was never known to complain, but would sometimes say, “Mama, I am so tired,” and when asked about his condition would say that he was all right, and would be well for Easter. The home into which his brief life had carried so much joy and sunshine is now so sad, but the fond father and motner and two little brothers have the happy consolation of knowing that on yesterday morning little Joe en tered into an endless Easter Sun day. I BERMUDA. Special to THE NEWS. j M. E. Clieuev. after a long and I dangerous illness, is now rapidly improving. Farmers are badly behind with their work, and are busy when the weather will permit. Easter has passed, and we hope | for spring now. Married, at the, residence of | Judge Johnson, on last Sunday afternoon at three o’clock, the beautiful and accomplished Miss Jennie Farmer to Mr. Paul Lever ette, of DeKalb county, Judge Jobt son officiating. Both are very popular young people, and have <>ur best wishes for a life of real ffiappiuess. At the residence of Judge John son on last Sunday Miss Leila Mote, of Stone Mountain, was married to Mr. Larkiu McCarty, of Gwinnett county. Our best wishes will accompany this happy couple through life. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Gar ner on the 30th ult. a sweet littfe baby girl. Mother and baby do ing well. County Line Sunday-school was organized on Easter Sunday with a full corps of officers. We trust that we will have a fine school. It is thought that the school will cel ebrate at Rock Chapel this year. Miss Nellie Pickeus, who wiil graduate at Young Harris college in June, will be at home immedi ately after the commencement of that college. Several schools around us have suspended until July. Prof. Veal’s school still holds on with a good attendance. During this month there will be an election in DeKalb county for or against the retention of the chain-gang. Nearly every voter in this part of the county is for the retention of the gang. KILLIAN HILL. Special to THE NEWS. Gardening is in evidence by our people. T. W. Lee went to Lawrenceville last week. A. E. Gober, of Braden, was down Saturday. D. V. Jones went to Atlanta last Wednesday. We are glad to say that the en tire peach crop is not killed. Great damage is done, however. Less roads and, better ones is a good motto for our people. The roads of today are just about half worked. D. V. Jones is preparing to erect a large barn with six stables under one roof. Mrs. Alice Whitley, of near De catur, was the guest of relatives Monday. The sweet song of the wiiippor will can be heard in the land. T. M.Lee went to Lawrenceville Monday. H. J. Hill and Albert Johnson of Sweetwater were down Snuday. Dr. H.P. Johnson is talking of moving down below Atlanta. We would be sorry to see him leave. Miss Lillie Davis, who has been very sick, is improving. Sunday-school was organized at Yellow River last Sunday. G.W. Simmons was elected superintend ent. A full staff will becompleted next Sunday. PNIEY GROVE. Special to THE NEWS. Sheriff Arnold, of Monroe, cam** through our ville one day last week. C. M. Booth, of Woodruff', was here last Friday. J. H. Bradford and family, of Trip, spent last Saturday and Sun day with relatives and friends at this place. Alex. Boss and wife, of Youth, visited relatives here Sunday. Jim Bailey spent Sunday with W. C Powell. E. T. Watson and wife visited the former’s mother at Windsor Sunday. J. R. Simonton and family, of Woodruff, spent Sunday with the family of T. W. Baily here. Will Johnson can now meet you with a smile. It’s another boy. Dr. Boss and wife, of Monroe, visited relatives here last Sunday Among those on our sick list this week are Mrs. Minnie Tuck, Mrs. Oora Tuck, Mrs. Wess Boss, Mrs. Hannah Logan, G. W. Boss, and Jim Brand. Our school closed last Friday until summer. Mrs.Silpton is visiting her broth er at Haynes Creek, who is very low with fever. Easter was the prettiest Sunday we have had this year. ” e * F ECT” SC 4t^ * LAST vonevcn. v STEEL TRUSSED LEVERS COPPER PLATED. SO MSI NATION SCAM WITH BEAM BOX, CATALOGUE Fill JONES OF BINGHAMTON, BINGHAMTON, N. V. V POSSUM CORNER. Special to THE NEWS. La*t week's letter. Mr. Jim Andrew’s one of ’Pos sum Corner’s oldest citizens is now very low, and bis recovery is doubtful. Mrs. Sade Jones bas returned from a trip to relatives at Meehan icsville. Mrs. Pounds and son Tom were the guests of relatives here Sun day. The dance at Mr. Laird’s Satur day night was quite a success. It was given in honor of Miss Mattie Garner. More rain. More rest. Miss Mattie Garner one of Dora ville’s sweetest girls, is visiting Velma Garner this week. John Garner and Sill Anderson made a business trip to Atlanta, this week. The sad news reached Newt. Garner Saturday of the death of Willie Garuer, of Texas, the 17 year old sou of R. H. Garner. He was only sick a few days and died with meningitis. The family has our heart felt sympathy, and may we meet him in a better world where no sorrows ever come. The singing at John Garner’s Sunday night was largely attend ed. Little Mitchell Lanaford, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lunsford, dnd Tuesday evening March 20. He was a dear good child, and will be sadly missed by the family and commu nity. He was sick a long time with rheumatism and fever. We extend our sympathy to the be reaved ones. WALNUT GROVE. Special to THE NEWS. We were sorry to hear of the death of John C. Harris. But few of the older generation are left to tell the tale of old. Rev. Calvin Johnson failed to fill his appointment hero on last Saturday and Sunday. Wheat and oat 9 are looking fine and if nothing happens we look forward for better times. Uncle Jacob Ambrose is improv ing his farm, and will erect a nice dwelling soon. The singing at W. J. Wilson’s on Sunday afternoon was a success. Walnut Grove can boast of the best singing class in Gwinnett, with Mrs. T. L. Williams at the organ. Homer Maffett, of McKendrie. spent Saturday night with friends here. Heck McGes, of Hot Springs, was here Sunday. TRIP. Special to THE NEWS. Andrew McConnell is now at Lo ganville assisting iu the depot, James Mahaffey was here Sun day visiting friends aud relative^ J. D. Pruett left last Monday for the State Normal School at Atheiiß. A. L. Jacobs ar.d wife visited Winder, Auburn aud Carl last week. , Miss Annie Campbell, of Dacu la, was here Sunday, the guest of friends. A number of Loganville’s young peopl t ware here Sunday eujoving a pleasant drive. Justice court at Bay Creek court ground Saturday was quite lively. J. E. Jacobs has had his dwel ling painted which adds greatly to the looks of the place. Wheat crops around here seem to be looking very well, consider ing the season for wheat. On last Sunday at the home of the bride’s father. W. P. Brand, his daughter, Miss Zennie, was happily married to Mr. James Cates. The affair had been kept a secret to all until he came Sunday morning to claim his happy bride. SWEET WATER. Last weeks letter. Miss Dealy Sorrels, of Bethle hem, is the guest of relatives here. Mr. Leonard Watkins made a business trip to Norcross last week. J. L. Langley is the happy father of a baby girl. Monroe Bailey, of Atlanta, is visiting relatives here. Paul McDaniel was here recent ly- Miss Ellen Richardson spent Sunday with Miss Mary Lockridge. I Ed. Henry was the guest of Sam j George, of Lilburn Saturday and Sunday. Your correspondent was in Lil burn Sunday. Mrs. Richardson was the guest of Mrs. Buzbee last Saturday. Miss Eva McDaniel, who has been visiting here returned home. Mr. Nesbit Couch, of Atlanta, is here. Several of our young meu visit ed Luxomui Sunday. MEADOW Special to THE NEWS, week’* letter. Our Sunday school is in a flour ishing condition. J. W. Knox was here Sunday. J. B. Smith, of Suwauee, was in our midst Sunday. A. J. Doby visited Buford last week. Ab. Morris, of Henry county, visited relatives here last week. Miss Zeno Parden, of Henry county, is visiting her sister Mrs. Dodson. A. M. Quinn of Craig, was here Friday. Our school is still holding up nicely, in spite of the mumps. ANNESYIOWN. Special to THE NEWS. Laat week’s letter. The sick are all some better. Prof. White," of Atlanta, has been here for several days repair ing organ. He gave an interest ing performance at W. B. Under wood’s Thursday night. Col. Hadeu, of Atlanta, and Mr. Gress, of New York, were down one day last week. Henry Johnson, of Atlanta, vis ited relatives here Sunday.- Irvin Sims, of Trip, was here Friday. Mrs. Georgia Kennerly has re turned home, after an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. Hewatt. Lee Hewatt and wife visited home folks Sunday. Singing at Robt. McElroy’s Sunday night. Howard Stansell, of Trip, was here Saturday. it is likely that Prof. White will teach a singing school here iu the near future. There are several tons of guano passing by here daily. Miss Cora Underwood is taking music lessons from Miss Julia Price, of Atlanta. WILDCAT. Special to THE NEWS. John Worthy and wife, of near Loganville, spent Sunday with Charles Townley and wife. Hayden Batchelor and wife vis ited relatives at Mt. Zion Sunday. Mrs. John Townley visited Mrs. Allen, near Lawrenceville last week. Prof. G. W. Cowsert and family, Mrs. Sallie Bennett and family and J. C. Boss and family spent Sun day with their aunt, Mrs. E. W, Boss,'at this place. Mrs. Wilson and children, of Walton couuty, visited relatives here Saturday night. Misses Pearl and Paralefe Wor thy spent Sunday here. . The singing given by Misses Bes sie and Daisy Smith Sunday af teruoou was enjoyed by all pres ent. Quite a number of Trip’s young people were with us Sunday. Miss Anna Campbell, of New Hope, was here Sunday. J. W. Pratt and wife visited rel atives near Centerville last week. Prof. J. D. Pruett has closed his school and will enter the State Normal at Athens at an early date. CARL. Special to THE NEWS. Some of our farmers are plant ing corn this week. J. H. Verner and sister, Miss Lillie, of Gratis, visited the fam ily of Mrs. Perry Saturday and Sunday. J. T. O’Shields and wife visited relatives here Sunday. The tackey party at Mrs. Sims’ Saturday night was enjoyed by all. Miss Minnie Perry is visiting Miss Birdie Smith, of Atlanta, this week. Jesse S. Pate and family left last week for Florida. Ex-Coroner Hadawav, of Law renceville, was shaking hands with friends here this week. J. R. Mehaffey and Nim Perry made a business trip to Dacula Monday. Dr. M. T. Johnson visited his pa rents at Luxomui Friday. Our young folks enjoyed a sing ing Sunday night at H. L. Pate's. J. F. McMillan, of Dacula, was in town Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Pate is quite sick at this writing. tVOODR uri-\ Special to THE NEWS. I.astSunday was a regular spring day, and on Monday some of our farmers were busy planting corn, but the rain Monday nignt checked them in their forward career. • Miss Etta Jenkins, who has been assisting her brother in his school at .his place, left for her home in Harris county last Saturday. Prof. Jenkins went up to Law renceville last Saturday and spent the night in town. Our Sunday-school is in a nour ishing condition. Miss Eliza Whit ley won th? prize for laßt quarter on punctuality and best lessons. Cleveland Perry won the little peo ple’s prize. The singing at ,Mr. Higgins’ last Sunday night was quite enjoyable. Mrs. Robert Woodruff was quite sick last week, but we are glad to state that she better at this time. • THE BKIDOE Or 810 HS. Writleu for The News-Herald. In lar off ancient Venice ’Neath blueat azure skies Suspended from jail to palace Is the noted Bridge of Sighs. So called for in olden times Prisoners who walked o’er that way Saw from that small arched bridge Their last bright glimpse of day. Saw as they tread on oveh With footsteps trembling and slow Future dreams like helpless phantoms Sink in the waters below. There are others who are treading Ever o’er a bridge of Sighs And the heavens—dark above them Are without the blue of foreign skies Their bridge stretches on and ever O’er dales whose hopes lie dead, And streams from whose living water The light of life has fled. There is ever a bridge for those who wander, Who have lost their aim in life, Who’ve surrendered fondest hopes Too weary to battle with life MOUNT PLEASANT. Special to THE NEWS. Bob Humphries and sister, Miss Hattie, visited friends in Smith town Sunday. O.M. Bennett, who has had the smallpox, goes out walnut hunt ing at night. The quilting and party given by Miss Rorie Nail Friday was quite enjoyable. All the peach blooms in this community are not killed. Our farmers are putting in good time. DACULA. Special to THE NEWS Last week’s letter. We are glad to say there is no sickness whatever in town. Miss Annie Williams, a lovely young lady of Hoschton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Williams, for a few days. Julian Wilson went to Lawrence ville on business last Saturday. Dabney & Sons will commence their new brick store house soon. J. W. Hamilton i 9 having the lumber laid down to make some improvements on his dwelling. Miss Fannie McConnell, who has been engaged iu Dacula High School up to a short while ago, was the guest of Miss Alice Ham ilton last week. There will not be more than one third the guano sold at Dacula this season that has beeu sold here for several years past. Rev. Mr. Wynn, a- Presbyterian minister of Atlanta, preached an able sermon at the Methodist church Sunday night. Rev. Mr. Singleton filled his regular appointments here Satur day and Sunday. Prof. A. H. Harrison, of Beth lehem, passed through town Sat urday. Dr. E. N. Campbell, formerly of this place but now of Statham, was in town Saturday. J. M. Fouutaiu has moved his family to the Dr. Hinton place, where he will operate a saw and shingle mill for some time. School is atill very good. W. Frank Monroe, of God only knows where, and who, by his > dress, one would suppose be was on his way from Cuba, or the Philippines, but who claims to be a United States seefet service man, put up with our fellow-townsman, Mr. Hamilton, last week and en gaged board for a couple of weeks. On last Friday he longed for ex ercise, and calmly walked off down the railroad towards Atlanta, say ing he would take a “three mile circle” and be back iu about two hours, but in his circle he missed town “sky high,” and it is feared he has gone the way of “Ward’s ducks,” aud he forgot to pay Mr. Hamilton his board bill. MIDWAY. Special to THE NEWS. Pea threshing is the order of the day. The dance given by Charlie Kil gore last Saturday night was a success. Several of the Trip boys attend ed the dance here Saturday night. Miss flattie Cooper, one of Mid way’s charming young ladies, is spending a few days in Atlanta. Several of the Mount Pleasant people attended the literary socie ty here Friday night. Miss Althea Hawthorn, who has been spending a few days with friends and relatives in Logan ville, has returned home. Several of our farmers have de cided on a late corn crop. Miss Mattie Hawthorn, who has been assisting Prof. Coggins with his school at Corinth, Walton •ouuty, has returned home. Prof- W. M. Jacobs left last Wednesday for Athens where he will enter the Slate N( rmal school. Jim Moore was taken suddenly ill Sunday night, but will soon be out again. Bob Wells and sister, Miss Ja nie, attended a dance near Haynes Creek Saturday night. Oliver Cox, of Loganville, at tended the literary society here Friday night. Aunt Polly Johnson is visiting J. A. R. Langley for a few days. Stinday-school was organized here Sunday with about fifty pu pils on roll. The following officers were elected : J. S. Oliver, super intendent; Prof. A. L. Jacobs, sec retary : G. W. Jacobs, chorister. Em Johnson, Rube Williams, Bob Ozmer and Buford Cooper, all of Snellville, were in our midst Sunday afternoon. James Loveless, of Mt. Pleasant, was in our community Sunday afternoon. Neal Kilgore, who has been suf fering with neuralgia, is some better. Andrew Langley, we are glad to say, has moved back into ourcom muuity. BAY CREEK. Special to THE NEWS. John Hoofner and Mrs. Mary Bachelor, of this place attended preaching at Mt. Zion Sunday. Virgil Bulloch was in our midst Sunday. G. W. Cowsert and J. A. Camp went to Lawrenceville last Wed nesday. Wm. Reeves and wife spent Sun day with the latter’s parents at Lo gauville. T. C. Cowsert is able to be out again. The singing given by Wm. Smith Sunday afternoon was an enjoya ble affair. All of our sick are improving at this writing. Thomas Hale went to Atlanta Monday on a business trip. AUBURN. Special to THE NEWS. We have no sickness at present. Dimp Flanagan, of Hoschton, visited bis brother here last Sun day. J. B. Davis and family, of Lo ganville, are visiting B. C. Jones. Isaac Teagle, of Hog Mountain, was in town Sunday afternoon. John Barwick, of Athens, visited friends near Auburn Sunday. J. T. Mitchell, of near Lawrence ville, was in town Sunday. Jim Cross and lady, of Buford, spent Sunday with the latter’s pa rents. MUs Camp has returned home. The young people enjoyed her vis it very much. Mr. Hadaway, formerly of Bu ford but now of Auburn, gave a very interesting show Wednesday evening at the college. Little Dollie Hawthorn and Ber tie Ethridge gave the little boys and girls of Carl and Auburn an Easter dinner, which was highly enjoyed. The singing at J. S. Blakey’s Sunday evening was largely at tended and enjoyed very much. BRADEN. Special to THE NEWS. We are happy to state that Bra den is moving along at a two-forty gate. Our farmers of the old pioneer style never give up, though the seed time has passed and the days for labor have been few. The funeral of little Mitchell Lankford was preached at Camp Creek last Sunday by Rev. J. P. McConnell. Talt.on Carter, of Luxomui, is spending this week with his uncle, R. H. Fleming. Mrs. J. W. Criswell is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wells, ai this place. Misses Emma Young and Alice Montgomery, of Lilburn, visited Miss Cebell Fleming last Saturday. E.T. Echols and wife spent Sat urday and Sunday with their daug ter at Chamblee. J. M. Thurmond thinks he will have a corn shucking about the first of May. George Brand and sister, of Clarkßton, visited J. L. Brand and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Glover, of Atlan ta, visited home folks Sunday. Charley Johnson, of Centerville, attended our Sunday-school Sun day. Miss Anna Lankford is visiting relatives in Atlanta. Frank Shipley and Judge Kim brell, of Clarkston, visited here last week. Martin Johnston, after digging a well about 82 feet, was being drawn out by his brother, while sitting quietly on a keg. As he reached the surface the chain broke and the Keg gave way. Mr. Johns ton kept his seat, and in one sec ond fell 82 feet. Fortunately he was not hurt. E. C. Lester and J.ti. Brand had the pleasure of visiting Lawrence villo Saturday, and they report quite a crowd iu the city 0. 0. Lankford *is all smiles; a new comer at his house. The singiug at J. B. Lankford’s Sunday night was ar. enjoyable af fair. SUWANEE. Special to THE NEWS. The school entertainment last Friday night under the able man agement of Miss Cilo LaHatie was a pronounced success iu every res pect. It was largely attended and jiighly appreciated, as was evi denced by the most perfect order and good behavior by every oue present, from beginning to end Every one in school acted their Do Not Permit Dealers To persuade you That they have “Something just as good as” ©l&ar Piano. It costs more than other makes but is cheaper in the long run because it.lasts. The dealer who advises you not to buy it has a reason! Is it his profit or your interest that prompts him .' Think. Manufactured by THE EVERETT PIANO CO., Boston, Mass. The John Church Company, General Factors. CINCINNATI. NEW YORK. CHICAGO. 99 Peachtree Street —Atlanta, Ga. part so well we refrain mention of names without giving all, but we hope to be pardoned for the special mention of the speech by Master Swift Brogdon, which was deliv ered with grace and ease and was highly enjoyed. Also the recita tion by Miss Maud Brogdon, sub ject “The Sioux Chiefs Daughter,” could not have been excelled by ameteur talent. Miss Maud was at her best, and evidently exceeded the expectations of her most san guine admirers, who claim that her superior on the rostum does not live in North Georgia. The re marks and recitations delivered by the teacher, Miss LaHatte, were of the highest order, and added fresh laurels to her already enviable rep utation, Miss Luoile LaHatte fur nished the music, which added much to the enjoyment of the evening. The recent developement of new cases of small pox at Buford has put our town on the alert, and the mayor advises prompt vaccina tion by every citizen, accordingly, Dr. Harris has beeu busy inflict ing the necessary abration on the left arms the past.few days. Farmers have done practically nothing as yet towards making or pitching another crop. The con tinued rains have delayed every thing pertaining to agriculture, and it is becoming a serious mat ter just at this time. Mrs. Wilson continues to improve but is yet in poor health. Mr. Garmany is slowly improv ing from paralysis. SNELLVILLE. Special to THE NEWS. Many were the plows that started Monday morning, and with fair weath er maybe the farmers will get their crops planted. The party at W. I). Williams’ a few nights ago was highly enjoyed by those present. The party at Clint Lankford last Saturday night was crowded consider bly but well enjoyed. Haynes Creek Literary society will will give a public entertainment May 27th. The Piney Grove Literary society has a sham trial on program for next Saturday night. There was an unusuly large crowd out at the Methodist church last Sun day to hear Eev, S- H. Braswell. Mack McKinney and family of Lux omni were in our section visiting kin dred last Friday, Saturday and Sun day. We noticed Clark Hopkins of Beaver Ruin perambulating around Sunday in our section. J.N. Gresham killed Pierce Johnson last Sunday and had him baked togeth er with some dressing and asked in a few triends to eat Easter dinner with him. Mrs. Evie Harbin had the misfortune to sprain an ankle pretty badly a few days ago. There has been a Sunday-school or ganized at Haynes Creek school house, and is in a very prosperous condition. Miss Daisey McKinney of Luxomni is spending a week with relatives. TAX REOEIVER'S FIRST BOUND I will be at the followinx places for the pur pose of receiving State and County tax returns _for the year 18S9: Rockbridge Monday April 3 Lawrenceville Tuesday *• 4 Cates Wednesday *‘ 5 PinkneyviUe Thursday " a Duluth Friday “ 7 Bay Creek Saturday “ s Hog Mountain Monday,leave 2, - lo Berkshire Tuesday - , 11 Martins Wednesday - 12 Goodwins Thursday " 13 Sugar Hill Friday “ 14 Puckett’s Saturday, Pve 2, “ 15 Dacula Monday “ 17 Cains Tuesdaf - 18 Williams’siiop Tuesday. 4 p. “ 18 Ben Smiths Wednesday " 111 Harbins Thursday “ 20 E. P. Mi SOB, T. R. pw HARNESS SHOP, At the Patterson Corner. With new machinery and the best of leather stock, I am making Harness, Bridles, Collars, and offering them at pricss that will attract anybody wanting such goods. All work guaranteed to give satisfaction. REPAIRING of all kinds on short notice. Give me a call when you want anything in my line. O. H. Juhan. Lawrenceville, Ga. The news comes from the Phil ippines that the war with the in surgents is practically over. Too good to be true. Citation For New Roads. GEORGIA— Gwinnett County. Whereas, cortaii petitioners have made their application to this court for an order granting the establishment of the following new roads, viz: Beginning at the John Hopkins old place, thence by J L Mills', S C Martin’s and M M Mi nors, to connect with the Snellville road. Also road ■commencing ut Anbury church, ne&r Trip. Ga. running west through the lands of James M Patterson. J E Kennerly and J L C Johnson, to intersect Rockbridge road near the residence of George Pharr. Also road commencing near the residence of James Sawyer, in Snellville. Ga- and intersect ing public road near Judge Brownlee’s. Also road commencing at top of Killian hill and running westward by residence of Wash l.ee, and to intersect Stone Mountain road at Garner’s null creek, said road being about one half mile long. Also road commencing at the termination of a newly opened road near the residence of C C Blankenship an I running a south-west direc tion along a private road,and intersecting Law renceville and Gainesville road near Zion Hill church. Road Commissioners appointed for the pur pose of reviewing said contemplated roads nave tiled their reports under oath, recommending the opening of said roads as pruyed for. Now, this is to notify all pei’sons. that at the June session, 1899, of this Board, said roads will be granted an.l opened if no good cause is shown to the contrary. By order of Board County Commissioners. J. P. Byrd, Clerk. 8-22-99--4 t Ordinary’s Notices. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. Georgia— Gwinnett County. Ordinary’s Office .April 4, 1899. C. P. Jackson having applied to me for let ters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Sa ran Johnson, late of said county, deceased. This is, therefore, to cite all persons concern ed to show cause, if any they can, why said ap plication should not be granted on the first Mon day in May, 1899. John P. Webb, ordinary. TWELVE MONTHS SUPPORT. (GEORGlA—Gwinnett County. J Offlceof Ordinary April Brd, 1899. To all whom it may concern: The appraisers appointed to assign and set apart a 12 months support to Mrs Sarah J. Harris, widow of A. G. Harrig, having tiled their report in this office, and unless some valid objections to said report be made known to the court on or before the first Monday in May. 1899. the same will then be approved and made the judgment of the court. John P. Webb, Ordinary. LEAVE TO SELL LAND. O EORGlA—CJwinnett County. Ordinary’s Office April Bra 1899. John L. Smith, Administrator of the estate of Charles Burson, deceased, having in proper form applied to me for leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate of said deceased, con sisting of the following lands situated in Gwin nett county, said state, to-wit: 164 acres of land, 4U acres part of Lot No. 260. anil 125 acres off of Lot No. 285, in the sth district of said county. This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned to show cause, if any they can, why said order should not be granted on the first Mon day in May, 1899. John P Webb, Ordinary. LETTERS OF DISMISSION. GEORGIA— Gwinnett Countv. Ordinary’s Office. February 6th, 1899. N L Barker and J H Crumlev, Administrators of the estate of Margaret Barker,deceased,repre sent to the court in their petition duly tiled that they have fully administered the estate of said deceased. This is,therefore,to cite all persons cou cerned to show cause, if any they eau.why said Administrators should not be discharged and re ceive letters of dismission on the first Monday in May, 1899. John P. Webb, Ordinary. LEAVE TO SELL LAND. < EORGlA—Gwinnett County. Ordinary’s Office April sth, 1899. John M. Mills, Administrator ol the estate of Elias Norton, deceased, having in proper form applied to me for leave to sell the lands belong ing to the estate of said deceased, consisting of the following lands, situated in said county to wit: 65 acres more or less, bounded on the north by the lands of W. Sizemore, east by James Fowler,south by M. A. Born, west by 31. E. Ewing, being the dower of the widow of Elia» Norton. This is, therefore, to cite all person’s concern ed to show cause, if any they can. why said should not be granted on the first .Mon day in May. 1899. John P. Webb,Ordinary. LEAVE TO SELL LAND. GEORGlA—Gwinnett County. Ordinary’s office April 6,1899. John M. Mills, Administrator of tlie estate of jerry Hopkins, col., deceased, having iu proper form applied to me for leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate of said deceased, con sisting of the following lands in said county and state: One house and lot in the town of Nor cross, lying on Lawrenceville street, and known as the jerry Hopkins place. This is. therefore, to cite all persons concern ed to show cause, if any they can. why suid order should not be granted on the first Mon day in May, 1899. John I* W ebb, Ordinary Gwinnett Sheriffs Sales. f^EORGIA —Gwinnett County. Will be sold be- VJ fore the court house door in Lawreuceville, said county and state, between the legal sale hours, on the tlrst Tuesday in May, >899, the following described property, all situated, lying and being in said county and state. Said sale to be made at public outcry, for cash to the high est bidder: Fifty-eight acres of land, more or less, situ ated, lying and being in the 316th district, G. M„ of said county, and bounded as follows: On the north by lands of R L.and L. C. Russell, on the west by Mrs. M. J. Perry, on the south by Manders and on the east by Dr. J. C. DeLaper riere and the MoAlift’ heirs. Levied on by vir tue of and to satisfy two justice court fl fas, is sued from the justice court of the 316th district, G.M., one in favor of T. A. Maynard vs W. A. Manders, J. S. Manders and J. P. Manders. and one in favor of Hodges, Camp A Co. vs. W. A. Manders. Tenant in possession given due no tice. Property pointed out by \V. A. Manders. Levy made ana returned to me by J. A. Wa ges,L. C. This April Ist. 1899. Also at the same time and place and upon the same terms’will be sold the following described property to-wit: One-half undivided interest in 84 acres of laud, more or less, lying in Puckett’s district, state and county aforesaid, part of Lot No. 232 and 225, known us the Hamilton mill tract. Also one-half undivided interest iu one grist mill and all machinery thereto attached, situated on said lot of land. Levied on as the property of R.T. L.Hamilton, to satisfy one justice court tl fa issued from the 316th district, said county, in favor of J. J. Gonzales A Co. This 6th day of April, 1899. Tuos. A. Jlaslett, Sheriff. JOHN M. JACOBS, DENTIST, Lawrenceville, - - Ga. office over G. W. A A. P, Cain’s store. J. A. PERRY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Lawrenceville, : : . Ga. Office over G. W. A A. P. Cain’s Stor J. All business entrusted to my care will re» ceive prompt attention. O. A. NIX,’ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Offioe-Crogan Ht. Next door to N’ews-Ueral<f Lawrenceville, Ga. Will practice In all the courts, Careful at tention ta all legal business. Sep 98 ly T. M. PEEPLES, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Lawrenceville, - - Ga.. Practices in the State courts. Special atten tion given to the winding up of estates.