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Great * Clearance t Sale! ON account of making a lot of changes in my store room, I am compelled to reduce my stock three thousand dollars during the next three months. In order to do this, [ offer the best selected and largest stock of goods in Law renceville at c < >st. My stock ol Slices, Slippers, Dry Goods, Notions, leans, Uottonades. Cotton Checks, Sheetings, Hats, Clothing, etc., is not equaled this side ol Atlanta, and if you are hunting FOR CASH OR BARTER,4- * * this is the place to find them. When I say they are going at cost I mean it, and if you want to exchange a dollar in cash for a dollar’s worth of goods at actual cost, here is the place to do it. I have on hand about two thousand dollars worth of Clothing in all the latest styles which must be reduced at least one-half, and it is Going; at Actual Cost. You will also get one of those beautiful framed pictures with every $15.00 worth of cash purchases of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, etc. A. P. CAIN & 00. THE- NEWS-HERfILD. J. A, PERRY, Local Editor. MAY 5, 1599. Royal Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum. Alum baking powders arc the greatest menacers to health of the present day. ROYAL BASING POWDER CO., YORK, LOCAL AFFAIRS Attention is directed to the new legal advertisements in this issue. Hay, Bran and Flour always cheap at Rutledge & Clower’s. Prof Dußose w-as here Tuesday shaking hands with friends. Dr. Simpson of Norcross was shaking hands with his Lawrence ville friends Monday. Keep the sun off by purchasing a big malaga hat from Rutledge & Clower. Col. R. W. Peeples and wife ex pect to attend the Confederate re union in Charleston next week. New line of Ladies’ Hats just received. They are beauties. Call and see them at The Evans-Cooper Co. Col. C. H. Brand, M. E. Ewing and Dr. T. K. Mitchell are among the LaWrenceville visitors at Chic amaugua Park this week. Those beautiful Percales and Calicoes at Rutledge <fc Clower’s make lovely shirt waists and dress es. Lawrenceville Baptist Associa tion meets with Prospect Church Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in May Don’t forget the date. Everybfdy invited. We keep a select line of Gent’s and Boy’s Glothiug, Nothing shoddy, but the prices are sur prisingly low. The Evans-Cooper Co. Postmaster Cole was able to be up town Monday, though ha is still feeble from the effect of th» acci dental injuries received a few weeks ago. Rutledge & Clower kee> the best stock of Syrup, and at owest prices. Prof. Bagwell is getting eady forCommei.cemeut, and if tlnstu dents and patrons will give heir assistance and co-operation an entertaining program is promied. Genuine Cuba molasses at Hi ledge & Clower. Mr. W. M. Wilson and faniil. of Dacula wore among the visitor!-* in town Saturday to witness thtO laying the corner stone of the new Baptist church. Rutledge A Clower are selling more clothing than anybody in LawrenceviUe. Why? Because they have what the people want, and their pricaß right. Buy your Straw Hats and Ox ford Ties from D. Y. Hodges & Co., Logauville. Prof B. H. Jenkins spent Sun day in town, en route! to Chipley, where he will remain till July when he will come back to com plete his school at Woodruff. Don’t forget that we are head quarters for Ladies’ Dress Goods. Our stock is complete, and you will find the prettiest goods in town at our store. The Evans-Cooper Co. Col. Tyler M. Peeples and Capt. W. J. Born are in Chattanooga at tending rhe ceremonies of the un veiling of Georgia’s monument in Chicamauga Park. New stock of brocades and plain black brilliantine Dress Goods at Rutledge & Clower’s. Uncle Hiram Whitworth was in town Tuesday mixing and min gling with the old soldiers. He says he is still working on his platform and will soon have it completed. If you don’t think goods are cheap go to D. Y. Hodges & Co., of Loganville, and be convinced. Mrs. O. R. .Juhan has been spend ing several days with relatives in and near Decatur. On Tuesday she attended a family reunion of her great-grandmother Smith, at which four generations were rep resented. A need of long standing sup plied. Rutledge & Clower are sell ing Bibles and Testaments. A survey has recently been made for a branch railroad from Tucker to Stone Mountain, and it is said that it will be built some time this year. I am prepared to make your photographs and tintypes on short noticfe. J. B. Davis, Lawrenceville, Ga. Re'v. J. E. England, former pas tor of the Methodist church at this place, but now of Grantville, was here this week shaking hands with his many friends. He is an able and cousciencious divine and has many admirers in this section of the state. When in the city call at head quarters for anything you want. Rutledge & Clower’s is the place. Quite a number of our citizens will go to Aunestown tomorrow' (Saturday) to witness the laying the corner stone of the new church at that place. A great barbecue to be one of the features of the day. Dr. Hunnicutt of Atlanta, will be the orator of the day. The Leaders in shirts, collars, cuffs and neckwear are Rutledge & C lower. Col. W. M. Sasser has the edit or’s thanks for a mess of garden “sass,” the first of the season. But Mr. Sasser did’t raise it in his own garden. His father-in-law down in Coweta sent him up a box .of early vegetables and Mr. Sasser was kind enough to divide with us. Rutledge & Clower will sell you itraw hats almost at your own jrice. , i One of the handsomest store bases in LawrenceviUe is that of th Evatis-Cooper Co. Columbus Co>er and Josh Coffee know ex act, how to cater to the trade, and e ir goods are always neatly and ntefully displayed in one of; the viy neatest of store houses. I • They a building up an extensive , trade, j jt, i 8 enlarging every week. Three Specials For May. 38 pieces Organdies, Lawns, Irish Dimities and French Laffets at about ONE HALF PRICE. These are all new and stylish fabrics. 27 men’s all wool suits that we have been selling at $6 50 are offered for 30 days at $4 00. 69 pairs Ladies Dongola Shoes, Button and Lace, at $1 25. These Shoes are sold everywhere at $1 50 and $1 75, See these goods before you buy and save 33 per cent. Respectfully, J. P. BYRD & CO. NOTICE. I will close buying cotton seed on May 10th, for this season, at Loganville and Lawrenceville. W. O. Cooper. Tintypes, 2 for 25c, made by J. B. Davis. A negro editor out in Kansis de nounces Georgians as the “imps of hell” since the Hose lynching. He can cuss Georgiahs at long range with impunity, but we guar antee, if he comes to Lawrence ville, that he will get a warm re ception on landing here—and we doubt not that he would get it be fore arriving should he come via Griffin, Rutledge & Clower don’t sell cards and pistols, but Bibles and Testaments. Our farmers have made good use of the fine weather of the past three weeks in which to pitch their cotton and corn crops. From present indications the cotton acreage is holding its own with last year, and the corn crop is be ing materially increased. With good seasons, hog and hominy will be greatly in evidence in Gwinnett next fall. Keep 3ool! How ? By getting you one of Rutledge & Clower’s nice blue or black serge coat and vests. There was no meeting of the old soldiers Tuesday, not many of the veterans being present. The weather was splendid for farm ing. and as the farmers are behind with their crops,, they could not spare the time to attend the sol diers’ meeting. On this account, very few veterans from Gwinnett who follow the plow will be able to attend the reunion in Charles ton next week. Rutledge & Clower are doing the Dry Goods business of Lawrence ville, because they are up-to-date merchants. Cicero Martin has been relieved of his duties at Buford, where he went to assist in handling the smallpox patients, at his own re quest. The disease has subsided, and no fears are entertained that any more cases will develop. Cic ero Martin is always ready to re spond to the call of those in, ne.ed of assistance, and when smallpox breaks out in Gwinnett county he can be depended upon to help stamp out the disease. Col. Nathan Bennett, of Logan ville, w'as in the city Tuesday shaking hands with his many friends. Col. Bennett is the mov ing spirft in drawing attention to his section of the good old County of Gwinnett, and ere long may be the means of securing the devel opment of the granite deposits in the vicinity of Logan ville. It is said that the quality of the stone is equal to any yet found in the State, and the quantity is inex haustable. The Odd Fellows of Lawrence ville, at their meeting Monday night, appointed a committee of five of its most active members to select a lot upon which to build a hall, or to negotiate with some owner of a brick store with a view to using the second story for such purpose; the object being to pro vide a permanent home for the order at this place. The lodge has determined, if possible, to stop paying rent and build a home of its own. At this meeting T. R. Powell was elected representative to the Grand Lodge, which meets at Rome in this mouth. Also, at a meeting of the encampment, L. M. Brand was elected representa tive to the Grand Encampment. Will Give an Entertainment. The Daughters of the Confeder acy will give an entertainment at the College auditorium to-night (Friday). Admission 15c—two for 25c. Everybody invited. The following interesting pro gram has been arranged: Music. Pantomime—“My Faith Looks Up to Thee. ” Tableau—“Neobe Group.” Vocal Solo—Mias Daisy Ewing. Tableau—“ The Bride’s Toilet.” Music, Tableau —“Hush.” Miss Peeples. Recitation —Little Lucile Cain. Tableau-'Artists’ Dream.” Miss Vose. Music. Recitation —Miss Bloodworth. Tablean—“Guardian Angel.” Miss McKelvey, Teuneyson’s Dream of Fair Wo men. Music. Rev. Hiram N. Rainey. One of the interested spectators at the laying of the corner stone of the new Baptist church here last Saturday was Rev. Hiram N. Rainey, of Jackson county. He is one of the most progressive and wide-aw’ake Baptists in Geor gia, and has rendered a noble ser vice to many struggling churches of this section in times past. Generous of soul, he is never so licited in vain for aid; and he not only gives of his own substance freely but induces others to do likewise. While he can’t get “blood out of a turnip” he can come as near doing so as the next one when it comes to collecting money for the cause of Christ. The Lawrenceville church is fortunate in having such a friend I as Rev. Hiram Rainey to help it along, and now that the solid I foundation is laid it goes without saying that he will do all (and more) than is expected of him in rearing the new r edifice heaven-1 ward. The church here is most admirably located, being almost ill the center of town, and if it is built in accordance with the plans laid out, it will be an ornament to the city and a lasting monu ment to the pluck and generosity of its builders. Our citizens, without regard to denominational ties, should go down into their pockets and help this great cause aloug. The build ing committee needs about S2OOO to complete this handsome new church. Any subscriptions sent to J. A. Ambrose, Chairman Building Com mittee, will be thankfully re ceived. BUGGIES I carry the largest stock of Buggies in Gwinnett county, and am able to meet the prices of all competitors. If you want a good vehicle, at a price that will save you money, come to see me. M. S. CORNETT. NOTICE. This is to notify all persons that I contracted with P. J. Coggins to make a crop on my place and ad vanced him supplies for that pur pose. He has, without my leave or consent, abandoned his contract and I hereby give notice that who ever employs said P. J. Coggins will be held responsible to me for amount of his indebtedness, which is about if! 18.00. T. C. Rutledge. Centerville, Ga., April 25. —4t. “ for saleT^ Six-horse engine in good condition. Fifty-saw Pratt Gin, Feeder and Con denser. Winshfp Power Press in first class trim. Also a Farquhar Separator, has a reputation unexcelled for good work. Will sell all together or separ ate to suit purchaser. Machinery can be examined at my farm 5 miles south of Buford. Can he bought surprising ly cheap for cash or good note. J. IJ. W'allacx, LawrenceviUe, Ga., April s—ts A WORD TO THE WISE We have just finished taking stock, and find that we are not broke yet, but stil! have a fair bank account. We are going to make those merchants who have been look ing for our failure wake up right from now on. Come to see us on anything you want at Wholesale or Retail and we will save you money. We mean what we say. M, 0. EWING—GEO. L, WEBB, Managers For Mrs. A. Webb’s Wholesale and Retail Cash Store, BROWN BLOCK. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA., U. S. A. BIG LOT NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED. BAPTIST DAY. The Corner Stone of their New Church Laid With Impress ive Ceremonies. Last Saturday was Baptist Day in Lawrenceville, and a very suc cessful and triumphal day it was. The corner stone of the new church was laid, in the presence of a large concourse of people, with impressive Masonic honors. Dr. Landrum, of Atlanta, had been invited and had accepted the invitation to deliver the address, but at the last moment sent a message that he could not come. This was a disappointment to the Masonic brethren, as well as to the members cf the church, but when Rev. H. A. Hodges, of the Methodist church, was called upon to deliver the address he readily THE PROPOSED NEW CHURCH consented, w'ith the apology that he would d( the very best he could without preparation. When he appeared before the audience be soon convinced his hearers of his ability to make a speech, notwith standing he had had only a few moments to prepare for the occa sion. His address was listened to with undivided attention, and was pronounced by all who heard it a masterpiece of word painting. After the address, the beautiful Masonic ceremonies were gone through with, when the corner] stone was laid by" the officers of the lodge. A number of members from other lodges were present and participated in the cer-.tno nies. The foundation of the new edi fice is built of heuvy granite blocks, laid in cement and line, and impresses one that it is firmly constructed and will stand the storms and tempests of the future. In the receptacle underneath the cap of the corner stone was placed the following deposits: 1. Holy Bible. 2. List'of members of the Bap tist church, Pastors and Deacons. 8. List of members of Masonic lodge of Lawrenceville. 4. Request of Church to Ma sons to lay the corner stone . 5. One silver dollar, silver half dollar, silver quarter, 10 ceut piece, 5 cent piece and copper coin. 6. Atlanta Constitution, At lanta Journal, Christian Index, Lawrenceville News-Herald. 7. Roster of county officials. 8. Button from a Confederate uniform, contributed by Capt. W. J. Born. 9. Confederate pocketbook con taining SBO3 in Confederate mon ey, contributed by W. C. Wall. THK SEMI-CENTENNIAL. The ceremonies of laying the corner stone were made doubly interesting on account of the day being the semi-centennial of the organization of the Baptist church in Lawrenceville. At the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ambrose Saturday evening a public reception was given in honor of the occasion, to which a general invitation had been extended. This was one of the happiest and most pleasant social functions ever given in the town, and a large number of people gathered in the parlors and spacious hall way of the Ambrose home to grace the occasion w'ith their presence. Splendid music was rendered by the Lawrenceville Orchestra, as sisted by Miss Daisy Ambrose, the accomplished daughter of the host and hostess. Light refreshments were served to all, and the eve ning was most pleasantly spent. Lawrenceville would be better, and our people would be drawu closer j together, if such social gatherings as this reception were of more frequent occurrence. Among the distinguished visit ors here during the exercises of Saturday and Sunday were, Rev J. E. Edens, field editor of the Chris tian Index; Rev. S. Y. Jamison, Atlanta,' Rev. W. S. Walker, of Monroe, who spent several years in China us u missionary; Rev. H. R. Bernard, of Athens, and Rev. Hiram Rainey, of Jackson county. > On Sunday morning Rev. S. Y. Jamison occupied the pulpit and delivered a masterful sermon on the subject of Missions. The eve ning sermon was preached by Rev. H. It. Bernard. In the af ternoon Col. J. A. Perry delivered an address on the subject, “Prop agation of Golden Ru'e,” which was listened to throughout with rapt attention. The address was replete with beautiful thoughts couched in well-rounded periods. Cfol. Perry is one of the coming young men of our sectiou, and takes quite an interest in his church. Rev. W. S. Walker’s talk on his travels through China and Japan was interesting throughout. He is a versatile speaker, and never fail's to hold the close at tention of his hearers. The Sunday exercises were held in the Methodist church, the dea cons tendering its use to their Baptist brethren unsolicited. This was one of the pleasant incidenss of the occasion, and has drawn these two great denominations closer together in Lawrenceville. All in all, the Baptists have ac quitted themselves with honor to their church and credit to the town. The foundation of their new church has been Wbll laid, and the pros pects for the future are all that could be expected. The building committee is com posed of the following gentlemen: J. A. Ambrose, M. E. Ewing, I). T. Cain, J. H. McGee, Oscar Brown, J. A. Bagwell, Scott Da vis. Any donation to the new church will be thankfully received, and our citizens should give liberally, regardless of denominational ties. BUGGIES! BUGGIES!! Not the largest stock in the county," but the nobbiest and cheapest. If you want a buggy I am the man you are looking for— j Top buggy, u Daisy, lor only $47.- [SO. J. A. Ambrose. NTATVf Is the Time to VV Make Money ! PRICES CUT, AND COT DEEP. I own more goods than room. Must reduce stock. Read my prices and come. JONH B. BROGDON’S Cut Price Bargain Annex. Best quality Shirting Prints, usual price 6c, ») t Annex price . . Fine Sheer White Lawn, 111 inches wide, usual price 9c, *• Annex price i)(J One table American Organdies, 29 inches wide, very line finality in tile very newest effects and colors Not any better than these are being sold b} other booses at 19 and 12 l sc per yard. Annex price i)( * Another Extraordinary Event in Wash Goods. I have just secured through a New 'i ork buyer the prettiest summer dress material shown this season. The goods are known as “Wearabout, Lawn Suit ing,” in beautiful effects, fine quality and forty inches wide. This fabric will be shown in the very latest shades—light blue, pink, yellow, heliotrope, laven der, nile green, navy blue, black, etc. 1 bought quite a quantity at less than half the cost of making. If these goods were retailed at 12' a or 15c per yard they would be bringing the price expected for them when they were made up. Annex Cut Price Per Yard 6 l-4c. f.adies Vest, taped in neck and arms, worth 10c, . Annex price -Lj Ladies Jersey Kibbed Vest, bleached white as snow, taped in neck and arms, with 25c, Annex cut price _ Specinl in White India Linen Lawn, extra line and sheer, would i» < , be cheap at 9c a yard, Annex price I) |--f New Line Neckwear. Bought in a job. Never sold under 25c i( i up to 50c. Choice in Annex for. . ,L.*(' Job lot all silk Ribbons, 1 to 2 inches wide, nice line colors, »- Annex price, per yard ,)(' NOTION SPECIALS: Best patent Hooks and Eyes, black and silver, If card. Spool Thread, lc a spool. Japanese Fans, lc each. Needles, lc per paper. Good Pins for lc pergiaper. Aluminum Thimbles, lc each. Two boxes Shoe Nails for sc. One dozen White Lawn Ties for sc. IA/ il.” I Railroad Mills Maccoboy Snuff, 10c boxes for f uv/UJV! Annex price ()() Three 5 cent boxes for lOc. Dixie Shoe Blacking, 10c size. Annex price sc. A Retraction. Auburn, jGa., May 2nd, 1809. Editor News-Herald: I ex press my sorrow that anything concerning myself and others has gone to press. There has been too much said and done by all con cerned. Matters have been ad justed never to be mentioned again. 1 ask my friends to forgive past mistakes on the part of all impli cated in this matter. Very respectfully, 'W. H. Thomas. Letter List. List of uacluimed letters re maining in the Post office at Law renceville, Ga., May Ist 1899: Fe males—Miss Ola Banks, Miss Alice Davis, Mrs. Martha Jones. Males—Floyd Arnold, (col), J. B. Bennett, Frank Cane, M. L. Dunnaway, J. G. Maddox, (three). All of which if not called for in 80 days, will he sent to the Dead Letter Office at Washington, I). C. W. C. Cole, P. M. Lawrenceville, Ga., April 29, ’99, To the visiting brethren and resident brethren and sisters of of the Baptist church of Lawrence ville, Greeting: It is a source of profound regret that 1 am provi dentially called away from you on this apgus' occasion, when a church of God celebrates its 50th birthday by going forward to bet ter and nobler works than even the past has chronicled. To you, then, my brethren, who have come into our midst as co-laborers in the work of the kingdom of God, of which *e all form a part, I ex tend my hand and yield my heart this day iu the fullness of desire for the Father’s blessing while you linger here engaged iu'the further ance of the plans which make this event auspicious and of great mo ment to the children of God. As a brother in Christ, I greet you; as a servant of God, I wel come you ; as the representative of a great and noble family of God, I pray for you. May the sun smile upon you, and the glory of the Lord be round about you now and ever more. James Wood PoyuK, Pastor of the Presbyterian church. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the SJ? y, Signature of C A. I. SHACKLEFORD, JEWELER, (AMBROSE BLOCK.) LAWRENCEVILLE, (iA. DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, . • • JEWELRY, BICYCLES, AND BICYCLE* SUNDRIES. Special attention given to taking orders for fine jewelry. REPAIRING AT LOW PRICES. FOIt SALK OK KENT. A new 8-rooin cottage, with gar den, or a 6-room cottage. Apply to .1. D. Bagwei.l, Lawrenceville, Ga. We will sell you a nice Organdy dress for 80c. 1). Y. Hodges & Co., Loganville, Ga. FOR SALE, —Brand new one horse wagon, Patterson make, for ■sale cheap. A. P. Cain. BUGGIES. Two car loads of Buggies just received direct from the factories. Will be sold for cash, or to responsible parties on time, and at lowest pos sible prices, considering qual ity. M. S. CORNETT. Singing Association. Gwinnett Singing association met it Hebron Church Apr. 80th 1899. Called to order by N. B. Bates, President. Opening song “Coronation.” Prayer by J. G. Robinson, Chaplain. » Ist lesson led by J. G. Robinson, 15 minutes; Mrs. N. B. Bates, Or ganist. 2nd. C. W. Bowman 15minutes; Miss Lula King, Organist. 2rd. J G. Robinson 15 min utes; Miss Adelia Loveless, Organ ist. 4th. Wm. Roberts 15 minutes; Mrs. Alice Wilson, Organist. sth. C. W. Bowman 15 min utes; Mrs. N. B. Bates, Organist. 6th. Mm. Roberts 15miuutes: Mrs. N. B. Bates, Organist, 7th. N. G. Pharr 80 minutes; Mrs. N. B. Bates, Organist. Bth. John G. Hood 15 minutes; Miss Callie Pharr, Organist. 9th. John G. Hood 15 minutes; Miss Essie Wilson, Organist. 10th B. W. C. Graham 15 min utes; Miss Mattie Edmunds, Or ganist. 11th. C. W. Bowman 15 min utes; Mrs. N. B. Bates, Organist* 12th. B. W. C. Graham 15 min utes; Miss Callie Pharr, Organist. 18th. Z.T. King 15 minutes; Mrs.-N. B. Bates, Organist. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved That the Gwinnett Singing Association tenders its sincere thanks for use of Church, Organ and exceedingly liberal hos pitality. Resolved that a copy be sent Lawrouceville News, and same be published. N.B. Bates Pres. A M. Wilson, Sec. Pro-tern. First-Class Dress Making. I am prepared to do all kinds of Dress Cutting and Making for Ladies, Misses and Children My work is first-class and up-to-date in every particular. I can be found at Dr. R. J. Rag well’s residence, where I am pre pared to wait on any lady who may need my services. Please call and see me and get my prices before placing your orders else where. Miss Clyde Wallis. TAX RECEIVER'S SECONE ROUND- ~ 1 will be at the following places for the pur pose of receiving Stale anti County tax return* for the year 1809, and under the new law the duties of Tax Receivers has been greatly changed, which makes it very burdensome ou me, and those who do not give lu their taxes on my regular rounds must make their returns so that 1 will receive them by the 10th of June, or they will be entered on digest double: Pucketts, May « Dacula, u 8 Cains, *• w Heu Smith, “ 10 Harbins, “11 E. P. Mink a, T. R.U. C,