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Look Out For Your Interest And consult our prices on Stationery, Paints, Perfamery and Everything in the Drug Line, before going elsewhere. Dr. A. M. Winn & Son, Lawrenceville, Ga. The News-herald. Issued Every Friday. DECEM3ER s, 1899. LOCAL AFFAIRS NOTIC IC.— Don’t ask the Sheriff or Ordinary to do your leva! advertising in News-Her ald on a credit. We are not running a credit business. Editor*. Go to Austin’s for sliQes. Mr. 11. E. Edwards was in Athens Sunday. We do not publish annoy rnous com munications. Bead the examination for teachers on the first page. Go to Cain’s for Ladies Capes. Will sell them at cost. A. W. Moore is happy over the arri val of a baby girl at his house. 1000 dozen eggs wanted, at 20c per dozen, by The Evans-Cooper Co. Hon. C. H. Brand spent Thanks giving with his folks in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rodgers spent Saturday and Sunday in Buford. A man is as old as he feels, and a woman is as old ss she says she is. Col. Johan is repairing his dwelling on corner Pike and Clayton streets. Austin will give you 20c a dozen for your eggs. Dr. V. G. Hopkins visited his folks near Norcross Saturday and Sunday. Shoes at Cain’s at wholesale cost. A job lot at less that half what they cost. Sixty-one new subscribers since last issue. Watch the News-Herald grow. A. P. Cain has moved into the house formerly occupied by Mr.W. G. Mc- Nelley. Austin will sell you 21b Soda for sc. Notice the very cheap articles offered in the display advertisements in this i ssue. A. L. Jacobs, correspondent from Trip, Ga., visited the News-Herald this week. I have some cloaks yet that X will sell for cost. J. H. McGee. Rev. W. J. Hyde, editor of the North Georgia Baptist, was in the city Mon day night. Miss Kister Born will entertain sev ezal of her lady friends of Atlanta dur ing Xmas holidays. Miss Ina Long returned to her home in Atlanta Thursday* after a most en joyable visit to relatives here. Jas. M. Patterson has gathered a fine corn crop this year. Both of his big cribs are filled with the best assorted corn. Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! I have more shoes than any too houses in I.awrence ville. I can sell you mens’ high cut ties for 90c J. H. McGee. READ AND REFLECT. 1 am NOT overstocked, I am NOT going out of business, I am NOT selling goods AT and BELOW COST, But at a PROFIT. Yet I can give you as much for your money as any store in town, quality considered. A full line of Christmas Groceries in stock, and arriving at VOSE’S GROCERY. Goods delivered to any part ot Town. Announcement. The next session of Lawrenceville Public Schools will open the second Monday in January, 1900, and continue five months. The teachers expect to maintain the high standard to which this school has attained under the superintendency of Prof. Bag well, and to give the patronage of the school the best work they are capable of doing. Your «chool is no longer an experiment but a reality, and with the co-operation and assistance of the people of Lawrenceville we hope to continue to raise its standard till it shall not only be the pride of the town but the entire section. If you will enter your child the first day, and make it feel that going to school is a business, and that you had rather neglect your own business than have your child neglect his, we are confident you will be delighted with his progress and benefited by the results. The teachers will be ready for hard work, and will meet the pupils in the spirit of earnestness. We shail appreciate your patronage. J. H. MELSON, Principal. New line of Dress Goods just re j ceived by The Evans-Cooper Co. Wesley Clower spent Sunday with home folks near Snellville. Dr. Jacobs returned Monday, atter a three days sojourn in Bartow county. Go to Austin and get you a good axe and handle for 65c. Mr. Tanner may build a handsome brick business house on tlie Spence lot. A big lot of odd pants received direct from the manufacturer at cost at Cain’s. Mrs. E. L, Cain left for Buford Sat uaday, where she will spend several weeks at the Merchants’ Hotel. Just received a car load of new acid with potash for wheat. W. O, Cooper, Lawrenceville, Ga., Judge Richard B. Russell called at the News-Herald office, Wednesday, and congratulated the new editors. Miss Mattie Giles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Giles,of near Auburn, died recently with typho-malara fever. The little place between Dr. A. M. Winn’s drug store and the bank is to be fitted up for an office or jewelry store. Do you need a suit of clothes f If so go to Cain’s where you can get them at exactly what they cost the manufact urer. Lucy and Gracia Hill, who have been visiting relatives in McLembnrgcoun ty, North Carolina, have returned home. The Evans-Cooper Co. will pay 20c per doz. for eggs for the next ten days. Remember that the News-Uerald and either the Weekly Constitution or Semi-Weekly Journal cost only $1.25 a year. Capt. S. D. Bradwell, of the State Normal College will attend the Teach ers’ Association at Auburn next Satur day. Austin sells 2 spools of thread for sc. Mr. J.C. Hanson, of Jefferson, ac companied by his wife and baby, passed through town Tuesday on tbeir way to Camp Hill, Ala. If your subscription has expired, re new at once. It is not a question of whether you will pay us, but we are running a casli business. The Evans-Cooper Co. will pay 20c, per doz. for eggs for the next ten days. Miss Anne Winn is visiting her uncle, Rev. W. M. Winn, of Jackson, this week, to be present at the mar riage of his daughter, Leila From the amount of corn and pork brought to this market, we feel safe in saying that this county is in a pros perous condition. Clothing! Clothing! Clothing! I have just received a nice lot boys’ and mens’ suits which I will sell at 10% on New York cost. Come and see my stock before buying. J. H. McGee. Go and see Austin if you want a bargain. We request the correspondents to write slu.ri letters for publicati as we can’t publish long articles. Go to Ewing A Son for bargains in anything you want. J. V. Mewborn reports prosperity in Martins. Last Monday was hog killing day, and over 25001 hs,of porkers were killed in sight of his house. On last Saturday Mrs. J. B. Whaley) of near Garner, was tried before Ordi- j naryjno. P. Webb, for insanity, and; committed to the asylum. She is about j 38 years of age. Mr. Chas. A, Gouge, of Savannah, is I with his brother. J. N. Gouge, for a I few days .Mr. Gouge is very much im pressed with Lawrenceville, and may enter business here. At Ewing and Son’s is the place for bargains for the next twenty days. So if you are looking for any now is yonr time. Joseph A. Deaton, of Thompson’s Mills, called at News-Herald office, Tuesday to deliver some money sent by him for subscription. We appreciate these kind of calls. The new Baptist church is being rapidly pushed to completion. When it is finished, Lawrencevilie will have one of the prettiest churches of any town in this section, excepting the large cities. Our goods are going very rapidly. If you want a bargain come at once. Ewing A Son. The News-Herald is in receipt of a bouquet of flowers,consisting of toma to, honeysuckle, potato, dogwood blos soms, etc., from Mr. A. R. Roberts, Suwanee. These flowers grew ill open air, something remarkable for Decem ber. Geo. W. Pharr was in town Tuesday shaking hands with his friends. We are reliably informed that he contem plates running for sheriff. If he de cide to run, he will make a good race, as he has many friends who will sup port him. Mr. Delonah Hodges was married to Mis 3 Della Ethridge last Thursday, noth of Winder. I'he marriage was a quiet borne wedding, only a few of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present. We extend con gratulations to the happy young couple We have an immense stock of sh< es to close out at exactly factory cost. Ewing A Son. Geo. Dutson, living on Dr. A. M. Winn’s place, had a little more than an acre and a half planted in cotton. From this patch, he carried 2024 lbs. of seed cotton to gin, paid toll, and re ceived 760 lbs. in lint. He has 400 or 500 lbs. yet to pick. The seed is offer ed for sale at SI.OO per bushel. I have too many overcoats and must sell them. I have cut the prices on my overcoats from $12.00 to $9.00; from SIO.OO to $7.50; from SB.OO to $6.00; from $7.50 to $5.00, from $6.00 to $4. 50, from $5.00 to $4,00, from $4.50 to $3.50. These are beyond a doubt the best values ever offered in Lawrenceville. j. 11. McGee. The bill introduced in the house of representatives by Mr. Pate to abolish the City court has been amended so as to refer the entire matter to the people of Gwinnett county at the next gener al election in October. As both of our representatives favor this amendment, the bill as amended will become a law, and the people of this county can dis pose of the City court as they wish. MONEY.— If you want to borrow money on your land, call on me before making your arrangements, as I negotiate loans at 7 and b per cent, L, F. MCDONALD. \ At a regular communication of Law renceville Lodge No. 131 F. & A. M.,on last Tuesday evening the following of ficers, over elected for the ensuing year: J. W. Mitchell, Worshipful Mas ter. S. A. Hagood, Senior Warnen. J. M. Patterson, Junior Warden. J, A. llagwell, Senior Deacon. J. W. H. Davis, Junior Deacon. R. B Whit worth, Secretary. B. L. Patterson, Treasury. T. A . Patterson, Tyler. Since the factory meeting Tuesday, Mr. Latham Winn wires that he has secured SI,OOO subscription from W. W. Lampkin, of Atlanta. This of course makes good another thousand towards the mark. If the people of Lawrence vilie, who are interested in this move, and have the money, will get together tonight (Friday) we can close this mat ter up, RememOer the hour, 8 o’clock fast time. On Wednesday a charter was granted to the Lawrenceville, Annestown and Atlanta Telephone line. The stock holders have elected the following of ficers: C. J. Haden, President. 0. H. | Brand, Vice-President and General Counsel. W. M. Sasser, Secretary and Treasurer. Directors: C. H. Brandy W . M. Sasser, T. P. Powell, L. M.Brand j C. J. Haden, W. P. Williams and R. L. j C. VVerver. Summers—Hodges. Rev. E. H. Summers, of Barnesville, Ga., and Miss Ruth Hodges, of this place, were happily married at the home of the bride’s father Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Summers was until recently one of Barnesville’s most prominent busi ness men, but is now in the ministry. The bride is a lovely young woman of the blonde type, and is possessed of j many attainments and a lovely dispo- : sition. She is the daughter of Rev. j H. A. Hodges,and while her father has : i been pastor of the Methodist church . 1 here only one year, she has made many j warm friends, who regret to give her, up. The bride never appeared to a ! better advantage, wearing a traveling suit of grey cloth. It was a very quiet home wedding, only a few of the immediate friends of j | the family being present. Mr. Charles I Summers, cousin of the groom, from Barnesville, was in attendance. Immediately after the ceremony the | happy young couple left for Barnes ville, where they will make their fu [ ture home. We wish them every happiness. , ACCOUNT BOOK LOST. I have lost my account book for the year 1896. The book contains about A(H> pages, and is a single-entry ledger, j cloth bound. A liberal reward will be paid for its return. G. M. Bhand, Royal & t Absolutely Pure Makes the food more delicious and wholesome Ecggeth— Kilgcre. Mr. Alex. Roggeth and Miss Dora j Kilgore, of Bethlehem, Ga., were hap | pily married at she home of the bride ; last week. Mr. Boggeth is a promis ing young business man, and is fast | forging to the front in the commercial world. Miss Kilgore is one of three daughters of Mrs Julia Kilgore. Her lovely disposition, pleasantness for all with whom she comes in contact, make her very prominent with all acquaintances. We bespeak much pleasure and success for this happy young couple. Lawrenceville Dirt Comes High. The property of the estate of Judge Spence was sold here Tuesday at the following prices: The old store house and lot was purchased by Mrs, Ander son Spence at $1,710.00; the lot between the store and Ambrose hotel was bought by Mrs. James D. Spence at $728.00; the space between the store and Ewing’s hotel went to W. T. Tan ner at $427.00. The above prices may appear rather low, but the property sold well, such being the results of ail property sold in and around Lawrenceville. MONEY TO LOAN l negotiate loans on improved farms of Gwinnett county at 7% per annum. It will pay you to see me if you are in need of money. Easy payments to suite borrower. O. A. Nix. Nov. 24, 3m. FREE! FREE! “A Housewife’s Delight, A Neatly Arranged Table.” Buy Your Goods of TT» and get a set of this Hand Painted fHina, Free! ASK FOR COUPONS. J. P. Byrd & Co. Death of Ed. Roberts. The death of Ed. Roberts caused a distinct shock to this community’ it is with sincere sorrow that we chroni cle the death of this splendid young man, which sad event occurred at his father’s home last Friday afternoon: appendicitis being the trouble, lie was sick only a short while. He was just blooming into young manhood when the omnipotent God called him from his earthly home to one not prepared with hands, but eter nal in the heavens. It is sad indeed to know Ed. is with us no more, but oh how comforting it was to hear him say that he was ready to go, forever to dwell with the re deemed ones gone before. Surrounded by hundreds of sorrow ing friends and relatives, and almost bidden by a floral wreath, the sombre casket, containing all that was mortal of Ed. was tenderly deposited in his father’s yard, there to await the com- Joe P. Austin Still in The Lead! Mere Hi« Price IvIhI: AAA Sheeting . B'.jc Cotton Flannel 5,10 c Ticking . . 0, 7'- a , 8, )2t.c Bleaching 7: a , 9c Wool Flannel 16,20,25 c Checks 11...,I 1 ..., 6c Calico . Si- Dress Goods 10, 12!-..,, 25,50, 76, $1.25 Over Shirts 25, 50, 75c Undershirts 26, 50 Fascinators . ....... 25,35,50 c Dress Shirts 38,39 c Suspenders 10,15,25,50 c Hats 50, 75, 90, $1 00, $1 25 GROCERIES. A rbuckles Coffee 10c Lion Coffee 10c 11 pounds green coffee tor $1 00 10 pounds green coffee for $1 00 8 pounds green coffee for $1 00 20 pounds Sugar for $1 00 IS pounds Stan’d. Gran. Sugar for $1 00 A big lot of Hats to close out at a bargain. I will pay the market price for Butter, Eggs and Chickens. Yours to please, JOE 13.I 3 . AUSTIN. Successful Mill Meeting Held Tuesday. The subscribers to the proposed cot ton mill met at the court house Tues day and transacted considerable busi ness, which points vary clearly to a cotton factory at this place. Enough new subscribers were added to place us within a reasonable certain ty of the desired amount of money. After a general discussion by several interested, a motion was carried to ad journ. The different district committees are earnestly requested to be present to ujght (Friday) and report amounts subscribed Everybody invited to be present at the court house Friday night. Notice to Teachers. The Teachers’Association will meet in Auburn on second Saturday in De cember (Deo. 9th.) Let all teachers take notice and at tend. Here is a program for the next meet ing: 1. Roll call. 2. Welcome address. 3. Response on behalf of schools. 4. Address. 5. Dinner. 6. Necessity of school districts. 7. How to secure attendance at meetings of the Association. 8. Select time and place of next meeting. ing of the resurrectiou morning. The funeral took place from the residence of his father, and Rev. Kennerly offici ated at the grave. Trip, Ga. J. & J. Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the post office at Lawrenceville, Ga., December Ist, 1899: Females —Miss Lizzie Bird, Miss Verna Howard, Miss Mary-Jane Mc- Daniel, 2, Miss Mary Mathis, Miss Da renday Michael, Miss Buney Jones. Males.— Messrs, Ciower & Glover, Alex. Brown, Charlie Head, Gripson Lodge, Rev. Isaac McCray. Bud Mc- Gauhe, George Phillips, Mr. Painpters, Willie Frank Reese, Andrew Tommas. All of which if not called for in 30 days will be sent to the Dead Letter Office at Washington, D. C, W. C. Cole, P. M. People are about done sowing wheat. • 2 pounds Soda for 5c 11 bars Soap for 25c 7 pounds Soap for 25c 1 pound Jar Snuff for 45c Good Tobacco for 36c 1 pound Smoking Tobacco 20c Cheese. 16c pound. SHOES. 35c Shoes for 25c 55c “ “ 50c 65c “ “ 55c 75c “ “ 650 90c “ “ 75c $1 01) “ “ 80c 125 “ •* $1 15 135 “ “ 115 150 “ “ 125 175 “ “ 150 200 “ “ 175 225 “ “ 199 250 “ “ 226 300 “ ” 250 If you want Shoes come and see me I m sill II) IDE FIGHT. For the Clothing Trade of Lawrenceville! As everybody knows, I carry the largest, nicest and most complete stock of Clothing in Gwinnett county, and I sell more Clothing than any other 3 stores in the coun ty, but I am free to admit that my clothing trade for the past 60 days has been disappoint ing, but now that cold weather has come and the people will have to clothing, I have cut the price on every piece of clothing we have, and cut it deep, and during the next 30 days lam going to make things hum in the clothing business. Call on me for anything you want in clothing, we have it. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. I have lots of Shoes, and they have got to sell. I have a great many odd lots of shoes that I am going to close out during the next 30. days, regardless of cost. I am going to sell everything cheap, and make business hum. Give me a call, show me the color of your money and I will sell you your goods. JAMES 11. McGEE. North Georgia Conference. Ab we are crowded for space, we give only the api oiutments in the Gainesville district. All the ap pointments will appear next week. Gainesville District —M. L. Underwood. First Church, A C Thomas. Myrtle Street, A A Tilly. Hall Circuit, John K. Jones, Flowery Branch, J\V Austin. Buford, J M Tumliu. Hoschton, J P Erwin. Gumming, \V A Mallory. Winder, J A Quillian. Bethlehem, W A Maxwell, supply. Lawrenceville, T J Warlu-k. Loganville, W E J Arnold. M ill roe, W T Hunnicut. 1 Norcross and Prospect, J B Atkin son. Duluth, C E Marks. Al pharetta, G W Barrett. Roswell, J C Logan. Belton and Mission, R C Cleckler. Dacula, W L Sinle ton. N'OTICK. - The puclic it* hereby notiflnl not to oreilit my son from this date, Emory ! Nathan Camp, us I will not pay any accounts madebybiin. J. A. Camp. Lawrer.ceville's Now Teacher The newly elected principal of the Lawrenceville Public Schools, J. 11. Melson,isn native of Heard county, Georgia. lie received his early train ing in the public schools of Newnan, Ga.. after which he entered Freshman class at Mercer University in 1889, graduating in 1893 with the degree of A. B. Since that time lie has taught sue cessiveiy ami successfully at Buena Vista and Grantville, both) towns in this state. He gives up a flourishing school at Giantville to accept this school. Some of those for whom he has taught speak of him thus : J. M. Lowe, Chairman of Board of Trustees, Buena Vista, says: “Prof. Melson, who has been the efficient principal of our schools for three years, has dem onstrated his ability as a disciplinari an and instructor I have confidence in his future, and believe he will fill with credit auy position to which he may aspire.” Rev. G. S. Johnston, pastor M. E. Chnrch, Buena Vista, says: “Willi the most cordial fellings, I commeud Prof. Melson to the people at large as a man of spotless character and as a gentleman and a Christian. Broad and sincere in his sympathies, be is a patron of every good virtue and of all good people. As a teacher lie is both competent and qualified to teach any school in Georgia or elsewhere. He is thorough and modern in his methods of teaching, kind and yet pos itive in his discipline, so that be is an expert as a teacher and a fine govern or of youth.” SANTA CLAUS! He Is En Route to Lawrence ville and On His Arrival Will Hake Headquarters at John M. Wilson’s Store. Mr. John M. Wilson, Lawreuce ville’s well-known merchant, re cently paid a visit to Santa Claus and made an engagement with that jolly old elf by which he is to take up his headquarters at his store on his annual pilgrimage during the holidays, now so near at hand. Santa, this year, has a great va riety of sweet and pretty things for the children, and of course they will throng Mr. Wilson’s store to got a poep at the good old fellow, and to select the presents they expect Santa to give them at Christmas tide. The first installment of Santa's good things have already arrived at Mr. Wilson’s store, and more will come in later. Ordinary’s Notices. LETTERS or DISMISSION /~*EliKGlA—Gwinnett County. VI office of Ordinary, Deeamber *, l*v» C. H. Brand, executor ol the w II of Jerry llama, deceaaed, represent* to the court id hi* petition duly Hied that he haa fully executed the will of sasd deceased; This i*. therefore, to cite all persons concern ed to show cause, if any they can. why -aid Ex editor should not he discharged from his exec utorship. anti receive letters of dismiaalon on the llrsl Monday in March, 19**). John 1-. W ebb. Ordinary. LETTERS OF DISMISSION G 1 EOROlA— Qwtnnett toonty. I Oflteeof Ordinary December 4, MW. W II A K. V. Mahaffey. administrators of the estate of Martin Mahaffey. deceaaed. rep resent to the court in Ihelr petition duly Hied Ihai they have fully administered the estate of said deceased. Tljis is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned to show cause. If any they can why said administrators should not be discharged from their administration anti re ceive letters of dismission on the drat Monday in March, 19*10. John P. Waea. Ordinary. LETTERS OF DISMISSION. C' EOUUI A—Owlnnett County. VJ office of i •rdluarv. Dee. 1,1-99. A. A. i.aruur, Executor of the will of nil IS COMING!^ John B. Brogdon has made extensive preparations for it. The Bargain Annex has put tin its Holiday Clothes but still reigns supreme in cut prices. It is the store “Mother” likes to trade at, and the children like it because Santa Claus is there, “Father” likes it best of all because it touches his pocketbook lightly. To make a long story short, we will only say that we have placed overselves in touch with the greatest toy houses in the country. In New York we are able to buy better jewelry for less money than most people can. Our Fancy China is the best and prettiest the market affords. The Candies and Fancy Groceries are the fresh est. We merely name a few articles to help you select your gifts: Dolls Jewelry. with blue eyes, dolls with brown eyes; big dolls, little dolls, pretty dolls, but beßt of all they are cheap. A nice china-limb doll can be had for sc. A large pretty china-limb doll 19 only 10c. 15c gets a nice dressed doll. 20c gels a washable-face doll, all wool stuf fing. Kid bodied dolls last all the year; can be had cheap. 50c gets a curly-headed doll, kid bod ied, pretty face. The dressed dolls, some are 50c others SI.OO. Fire Works, We heve not been able to sell them before on account of the in surance companys, but have ar ranged all of that now. For 25c the boys can get some thing that will make people stop up their ears. Penny Fire Works, grand assort ment of Crack rs, Caudles, Stars, Whistling Bombs, etc. Roman Candles, lc, 6c, 15c, also Rockets, Giant, Crackers, Toy Cau tious, etc. Fancy Goods. The i ewOpal ware i- pretty and serviceable, and much more desir able than glass or china. It comes in puff boxes, pin trays, trinket boxes, etc., at 10c to 25c. Vases at 5c to SI.OO, according to quality. China mugs sc, 10c, 25c. Shaving mugs 10c to 50c. Violet vases 25c. Parlor Lamps make nice Christ mas gifts. They are decorated elegantly and are cheap at $1.50 and $2.00. Now, I have these goods to sell. If you want them you can buy them cheap. JOHN B. BROGDON, Suwanee, Ga. liam Garner, deceased, represent* to the court in hi* petition duly Hied that he ha* fully ox ecuteif the will of said deceased. ThUla, therefore, to cite all peracn* concern ed to »how cauKf, if any they can. wny said I Executor .-should not be discharged from hi* executorship and receive letter* of di*mi**iou on the drat Monday in March, 1100. John P. Wkbb, ordinary. LETTER* OF ADMINISTRATION, i EOltGlA—Gwinnett County Ordinary’* Office December. 4 18« y. L. D. K.ntf, having in proper form applied to me for permanent letter* of adtninutraiion on the estate of Hanford .Mathew.-?, late of said countv, deceaaed. Thi* I*, therefore, to cite all person’* concern ed to *how cause, if any they can, why said application should not be granted on the Ural Monday in January. 11W0. John P. Wkbb, Ordinary. , LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP ( 'BORG 1 V—Gwinnett County. VJ Ordinary * office, December 4th, 18W. Mary F. Cru*e, of *aid county, having in proper What could make baby a nicer Christmas gift than a nice little lace pin ? We have them at 50c, gold fronts, that are elegant. Others at 25c and 85c. Stick pins are always appro priate sot ladies or gentlemen. We have them at 25c; good goods, too. Ear Bobs from 25c to SB.OO. Cuff Buttons make nice gifts. From 10c up. All the new link und lever. Substantial Gifts. Get a pair of Leggins for the boy—he will appreciate them. Or a nice serviceable Fascinator for the girl. We’ have a nice lot of Linen Towels and Table Cloths for the mother. A man is hard to please, but we can please you, for there are Sus penders,Gloves,Handkerchiefs,etc. Stationery, Etc. Box papers are always season able. We have them from 5c to to 50c. | [BIBLES —Oxford, flexible back, good type. They are worth $1,50 —9Bc. Toys, Crying Heads, very comical, sc. Surprise boxes, sc. Bellow toys, roosters, etc. sc, 10c Masks, 5c Masks with whiskers, 10c. Doll trunks, 50c and 08c. Toy furniture at all prices. Magic boxes, 89c each. We have a full line of Express Wagons for bovs at 50c, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. These are good ser viceable toys. Velocipedes, Shooflies, Hobby Horses, etc., in full range of sizes. form applied to me for letters of guardianship of the property of Susan Cruse, a lunatic now in the asylum of this state; This is, therefore, to cite all persons concern - ed to show cause, if any they can. why said letters should not be granted on the drat • Monday in January, UhjO. John I*. WKBs. Ordinary. LEAVE TO SELL LAND. / 'EoKGIA--Gwinnett county. Ordinary’sOftloe, December 4, ifW. W • 11. William, Executor of the will of Reu ben Donaldson, dec’d., having in proper form applied to me for leave to sell the lands belong ing to the estate of said deceased, to-wit: on© hundred and twenty-five acres of land, being th>- west half of land lot No 85, in the sth land district of Gwinnett oouuty. This is, therefore, to oite all persons concern e I to show cause, if auy they can, why said or der should not be granted on the flrst Monday in January, 1900. John P. W kbb, Ordinary. There has been more wheat sown in this community than ever before,