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THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
The News-Herald.
Isa-ued Every Tla-ursday.
LOCAL AFFAIRS
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Jim Craig visited Cruse Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Orr is quite sick at her
home in the city.
Prof. Ware spent Sunday at the
next stop east of Bogart.
Dr. Wilson, of Dacula, passed
through the city Friday.
Col. J. A. *Perry made a busi
ness trip to Monroe Tuesday.
Messrs. M. M Sammon and A.N.
Shackelford spent Wednesday in
Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sammon, of
Dacula, were in town shopping
Monday.
M. L Rockmore and family
spent Sunday with his parents at
Logan vi lie.
Mr. John Elder, Jr., of Alger
non, attended the show here
Thursday evening.
Mr. R. E. Hill, of Auburn, at
tended the Odd Fellows’ meeting
here Monday evening.
Rev. W. L. Singleton, of Daluth,
was sbakiug hands with friends
on our streets Monday.
Judge John P. Webb spent Sun
day in Milton county with his
mother, who is quite sick.
Miss Anna Cooper, of Trip, was
the admired guest of her brother
here for several days-this week.
Mrs. S. A. Lynch, of Atlanta,
mother of Mrs. M. T. Johnson, is
on a visit to her daughter at this
place.
Lillie Joe Smith has returned
from her protracted visit to
Atanta and resumed her duties at
school.
Dr. T. B. Bush made another
trip to Washington city this week,
leaving by the vestibule Monday
afternoon.
Peeples Houston accompanied
his mother to North Decatur,
where they spent Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr. J. K. Kenney, of Athens,
visited relatives here Monday. He
helped initiate some Odd Fellows
that night.
Mr'. J. A. Hutchins, a prominent
citizen of the county who lives at
Orient, gave us an appreciated
call Tuesday.
Tom Sammons, of Dacula, was
up last Thursday and stayed over
to witness “Among the Breakers”
that night,
Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, stepfath
er and mother of Mrs. Perry,spent
several days here last week with
their daughter.
Lee Winn, of Camden, S. C.,
sent us a dollar and said send him
the News-Herald, and the News-
Herald he will get.
Judge John M. Mills says he is
running a $750 farm this year. He
has planted the Vacant lot next to
the Byrd house in corn.
Rev. Mr. Winn, of Decatur, will
fill the Presbyterian pulpit here
on the fourth Sunday. This church
is still without a pastor
Mies Essie Wilson, an attractive
young lady from Dacula, was the
guest of friends here for a day or
two the first of the week.
Mr. H. P Hudsou dropped in
aud subscribed Monday. His
postoffice is Stone Mountain, but
he is a resident of Gwinnett.
Hou.W, S. Witham, of Atlauta,
spent last Friday in Lawreuceville.
He came down to confer with the
directors of the Gwinnett Cotton
Mills.
Make your old suit look new by
buying a nice pair of pants from
J. H, McGee.
Mrs. R. W. Peeples has been
absent from the city for several
days, visiting at Clarkston, Con
yers and other points.
Postoffice Inspector Berry was
looking into the postoffice at
Lawrenceville one day last week
and checked up things 0. K.
A certain man in this town takes
his watch to bed with him every
night, “because,” he says, “the
ticks keep the bedbugs away.”
Mr. Thelma Boles, of Chipley,
Ga., spent Monday iu Lawreuce
ville, The charms of a certain
winsome lass was the attraction.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed McKelvey are
receiving congratulations on the
advent of another member to the
household. A bright little boy
came to gladden their home last
Friday.
Mr. M. J. Martin and family
will move to Atlauta iuthe course
of a week or two. Mr. Martin has
two sons in the Gate City and
he goes ' there to live with his
children.
Solicitor General Brand is en
joying a two weeks’ outing at Clear
Water, Fla. He argued a murder
case in the supreme court Monday
before leaving for the Laud of
Flowers.
Miss Flora Ewing is again at
home from her recent visit to At
lanta, to the delight of her many
friends. Miss Ewing spent sever
al weeks very pleasantly iu the
Gate City.
B.P, Green, who claimed to be
an old confederate soldier, went
before Judge Webb Tuesday pre
paratory to makiugan application
for admittance iuto the old sol
diers’ home.
Rev. J. L. King, of Atlanta,
filled his regular appointment at
Fairview last Sunday. This was
the first time he had been with his
congregation iu several months,on
account of sickness.
Mr. Hosea’s wife and children
have returned home from a recent
visit to relatives in Franklin
county. Mr. Hosea is the clever
section master on the Seaboard
Air Line at this place.
Mr. E. V. Pool, of Teagle, Ga.,
came iD to renew his subscription
Monday and expressed himself as
highly pleased with his county pa
per, aud says it has become a
household necessity, for all of
which we are very thankful.
The city council has passed an
ordinance prohibiting the sale of
cider, giuger ale, etc, within the
incorporate limits of the town,
which went into effect the 15th.
Drinkers of this beverage will have
to be content with soda water.
It was reported that there was
a secret marriage in Lawrenceville
Sunday and the officials who knew
of the occurrence refused to divulge
anything, sayii.g they were sworn
to secrecy. The matter is still
unfathomed so for as the public is
concerned.
The picnic season is on apace
and the young people are already
planning for a trip to Stone Moun
tain. They go there every year,
and these annual pilgrimages are
looked forward to with a great
deal of anticipation each spring
with the budding of the tree*.
The ground was too wet to plow
Monday and a large crowd of peo
ple came to town. The merchants
did a good business and many of
them say their sales for that day
exceeded what was done all the
previous week. Every clerk in
ail of the stores was kept busy and
it kinder reminded one of court
week.
THE NEWS-HERALD.
L. L. Ewing is writing insur
ance for a benevolent society.
Everything to wear for men
and boys at J. H. McGee’s.
C. C. Cooper made a business
trip to Atlanta one day this week.
Farmers can get all the money
they want at the Bank of Buford,
Mrs. W. M. Saseer has been in
disposed for several days but is im
proving.
If you want a nice fitting up
to-date suit go to McGee, the
clothier.
Major Simmons went to Colum
bus one day last week on legal
business.
Nice lot of Jewelry, every piece
guaranteed, at J. H. McGee’s, the
clothier.
Lum Brown’s neat cottage on
Crogan street, in front of Jim
McGee’s, is nearing completion.
I now have as good stock of
clothing as has ever been shown
in any country town in Georgia
J. H. McGee.
Mr. and Mrs. Emory Brooks are at
home again from a two weeks’ stay
at Buford. Mr. Brooks is writing
accident insurance.
Mrs. D. T. Cain has been suf
fering great pain for several days
from tonsilitis. We trust she may
soon be restored to health.
Just received, one car load of
hay and one car load of buggies
and wagons, which must be sold
at once. Call at the Globe Ware
house. M. L. Rockmore.
Mrs. Edna Poe, who has been iu
very feeble health for some time,
was taken suddenly worse Satur
day and is still in a critical condi
tion.
Misses Ida and Burt Craig, of
Lawrenceville, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. J. C. Cooper at their
home on Price avenue. —Athens
Banner. •
I have all the new things in
clothing and at much cheaper
prices than they can be bought
for in Atlanta.
J. H. McGee.
Johnson & Evans,of Centreville,
have something interesting to say
to our readers this week. They
have recently greatly increased
their stock of goods.
Sunday’s Constitution contained
the announcemenf of the ap
proaching marriage of Mr. T. B.
Lumpkin, and Miss Everett, of
Atlanta. Mr. Lumpkin is a well
kuown traveling salesmen for
Everett, Ridley, Ragan Co., and
is a frequent visitor to Lawrence
ville. The wedding wil> take place
on June 26th.
Mrs. Perry gave an Easter egg
hunt to her sister, Lillie Joe Smith,
at Peeples’ park last Monday af
ternoon and some fifteen'or twen
ty of Lilly-loe’s classmates and
friends enjoyed searching for the
colored eggs among the leaves and
rubbish of the park. All present
were highly pleased with the out
ing and entertainment.
School closes here on May 24th,
and the commencement sermon
will be preached on Sunday, May
26th. There is no graduating
class this year, but on account of
so many children being in school,
three days and nights will be oc
cupied with the closing exercises,
embracing Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, May 27th, 28th and
29th.
Bank of Buford has money to
loan at reasonable rates.
Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is a
perfect laxative. Sold by Bagwell
Drug Co.
Agent* Wanted.— Family reoord, beautiful
picture 19*22, color* sample 12c. Agent*
wanted. D. B. St. Joha Supply Co., LUhonia,
Ga., Dept. B.
Millinery >: Hoods 1
I will have no regular Millinery Opening, but my
line of Hats, Ribbons, Trimmings, etc., is complete*
Spring is now here and so is my stock of
Spring Mats and Honnets.
Having successfully served the public for a number
of years I know what it takes to please the ladies
and this is what you will find at my store. Give me
a call.
Miss Hattie Melton.
COME A RUNNING, BOYS!
-* To J. P. AUSTIN’S 4-
And be convinced of a few things before
buying elsewhere.
Here you can get most anything in the dry goods and
grocery line; also a nice line of hardware and tinware at
prices that will sell to those who want to buy.
Money Saved is Money Made.
You can save by giuing me your trade.
To thos • who have given me their former trade I will say
1 appreciate your past favors and am expecting a good trade
in the future; and to those who have not patronized my
store, if you will give me a trial I th nk you will be pleased.
Don’t Stand in Your Own Light.
I will give you some special bargains in shoes and hats
for the next 15 days.
Take special notice of my locals in this issue.
Yours truly,
J. P. AUSTIN.
JOHNSON & EVANS,
Centreville, Ga.,
Are the pioneers in completeness of stock, in rock
bottom prices, and in patronage.
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Our immense sales have caused us to increase our
stock more than $2,000. We carry a well selected
stock of Men’s and Boy’s Suits of all sizes,
colors and qualities. We have also an unexcelled
line of DreSS Goods that will suit the little girl as
well as the most fastidious young lady. For your
wife or d; ughter to see our line of dress goods means
for us a sale.
How’s This?
The best light colored prints 4 l-2c yd.
We have just replenished our mammoth stock of
Furniture. Along this line we promise to please.
Our prices range from a $1.50 bedstead to a S2O
bedroom suit. Also mattings, cots, chairs, etc.
Buggies, Surries, Wagons,
of all kinds, of all prices, of all styles. In fact, we
have Everything usually kept in a first class store
and our stock never gets low.
Thanking you for past favors and inviting your
continued patronage, we are H
Yours to please,
Johnson & Evans,
Centreville, Ga.
“Last winter I was confined to
my bed with a very bad cold on
tbe lungs. Nothing gave me re
lief. Finally my wife bought a
bottle of Oue Minute Cough Cure
that effected a speedy cure. I can
not speak too highly of that excel
lent remedy.” Mr. T. K. House
man, Manatawaney, Pa. Bagwell
Drug Co.
APRIL 18, 1901
Money! Money!
Patronize a home institution by
getting your money from the Bank
of Buford. For particulars apply
to L. P. Pattillo, Cashier.
Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin aids
digestion. Sold by Bagwell Drug
Co.
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