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HURSDAY Arm-Non-
The News=Herald.
Published Every Thursday.
COTTON MARKET.
Corrected Every Thursday by T. R. Powell.
Middling 11 1-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.
To the Voters of Gwinnett County. I
hereby announce myself a candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the democratic primary.
I will have as my deputy J. F. Phillips.
Your support will be appreciated.
J. G. BROWN.
To the voters of Gwinnett county: I here
by announce myself a candidate for SherifT
in the coming primary. I will appreciate
your vote and influence. O. F. Pharr will
be associated with me as deputy.
E. S. GARNER.
I hereby announce myself a candidate for
SherifT of Gwinnett county, subject to the
democratic primary. I will have no depu
ty, but the business will be given to the dif
ferent bailiffs in the several militia dis
tricts. If elected, will fill the office to the
best of my ability. Your support will be
appreciated. 1». F. APPLING.
For Clerk Superior Court.
To lae voters of Gwinnett county: I here
by announce myself a candidate for Clerk
of the Superior Court, subject to the action
of the executive committee. I will appreci
ate your vote and Influence. R. N. HOLT.
To the Voters of Gwinnett County: I
hereby announce myself a candidate for re
election to the office of Clerk of the Supe
rior Court, subject to the democratic pri
mary. Your support and influence is solic
ited. Respectfully, N. S. ROBINSON.
For Treasurer.
I am a candidate for County Treasurer,
because I am a cripple and need the office.
I am willing and believe myself compe
tent to fill the office. Being second be
fore, I feel justified in making the race at
this time, since the people more fully un
derstand my condition. I will certainly
appreciate your help in the coming prima
ry. JOHN B. GRESHAM.
In announcing for re-electing to the office
of County Treasurer. 1 desire to give ex
pression to my appreciation of past favors
and respectfully solicit your support, sub
ject to the democratic primary.
T. A. SMITH.
For Tax Receiver.
I hereby announce myself a candidate for
:re-election to the office of Tax Receiver of
Gwinnett county. I thank you for your
past support and solicit a continuance of
the same. J. N. BROGDON.
For Tax Collector.
To the voters of Gwiunett county: I here
by announce myself a candidate for Tax
Collector, subject to the democratic prima
ry. I have been burned out three times and
the last time left me without a cent, I there
fore solicit and will appreciate your sup
port. Respt., E. V. W. M.vHAFFEY.
To the voters of Gwinnett county. Fifteen
years ago I got my right hand mashed off
while coupling cars and the company did
not pay me anything, and I have a wife and
three children to support. I have no other
means of making a living except by farm
ing, nnd being second in the last raca, I
therefore announce myself a candidate for
Tax Collector and solicit your vote and in
fluence In my behalf. Thanking you in ad
vance and assuring you of my highest ap
preciation of the same I remain Yours to
serve, R. A. CASH. JR.
For State Senator.
1 hereby respectfully announce myself a
candidate for state senator of the thirty
fourth senatorial district, subject to the
democratic primary. If elected, I promise
the best efforts of my life In behalf of the
people of the district. Very respectfully,
E. WINN BORN.
For Represents rfve.
To the white voters of Gwinnett: lam
-vrv grateful to the good people of the
county for the confidence heretofore shown
me In my election as a member of the
House of Representatives. I have tried to
live up to the promises made and the prin
ciple's advocated at that time, and earnestly
desire that my record while In this capacity
be Indorsed by the people at the polls. I am,
therefore, a candidate for re-election, sub
ject to the approaching primary, and will
appreciate the support of all the people.
Very respectfully, O. A. NIX.
Notice of Local Legislation.
Notice is hereby given that at the
next session of the general assembly
of Georgia v-.iich convenes on the
fourth Wednesday in June, 1906.
there will be introduced a local bill
entitled as follows:
"‘An act to regulate the running of
automobiles and such other like con
trivances upon the public roads,
streets and highways of the county
of Gwinnett! to provide for the pun
ishment for violations of same, and
i >r other purposes.”
O. A. Nix.
J 1 his March 22, 1906.
LITTLE LOCAL LINES.
Next Tuesday is public salesday.
Tandy Cain has returned from Ma
con.
Miss Berner was in the city Thurs
day.
Mr. T. L. Evans visited Atlanta
Monday.
P. L. Keown visited the Gate City
Tuesday.
Carl Davis is quite ill, we are sor
ry to state.
The celebrated Gate City hat at E.
S. Brooks’.
H. B. Mathis, of Cruse, was in
town Monday.
Call on Miss Mittie Melton for a
new spring bonnet.
E. S. Brooks has the nicest line of
shirts in town.
Mr. Craig Williams was a guest to
the city Wednesday.
J. T. Johnson, Suwanee, was in the
city one day last week.
Rev. W. F. Brewer, of Atlanta,
spent Monday in our city.
J. S. Turner, of Pittman, was in
Lawrenceville last Friday.
E. L. Burel, of Hog Mountain,
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr. J. T. Woodruff, of Winder, was
a guest to the city Monday.
Mr. 0. R. Julian is, we are sorry to
state, suffering from tonsilitis.
W. H. Huff, of Huff, gave us a
pleasant call one day last week.
D. K. Johnston, Esq., of Norcross,
spent yesterday in Lawrenceville.
Mrs. Elmer Pate, of Snellvilie, was
the guest of relatives here recently.
W. S. Teague, of Huff, remembered
us substantially one day last week.
J. F. Mahaffey, of No. 2, was a
pleasant caller at our office yesterday.
Miss Mittie Melton can please the
ladies with up to date styles in mil
linery.
W. B. Waiter, a prominent citizen
of Dacula, spent Saturday in Law
renceville.
When others fail to please you call
on Miss Mittie Melton and get a n?w
spring hat.
Messrs. W. J. Peeples and John F.
Little, of Athens, visited here the
first of the week.
We are recognized as the fashion
able clothier of this section.
J. H. McGee.
Roland R. Williams, a substantial
citizen of Gwinnett, gave our o- ce a
pleasant call one day last week.
We will close out prize contest by
Saturday, March 31st.
Lawrenceville Oil Mill.
The Masons will hold their regular
monthly meeting next Tuesday
night. There will be degree work.
Miss Annie Black, who has been
the guest of her brother for some
time, has returned to her home in
Carlton.
See the law card of Col. J. A. Per
ry in this issue. Mr. Perry is one of
our former citizens who is practicing
law in Atlanta.
We have just received a new sup
ply of the latest styles in millinery
goods.
Miss Mittie Melton.
Mrs. Latham R. Winn and chil
dren, after an extended visit to rela
tives here, leave Monday for their
home in McDonough.
Try our high class tailored suits.
You will find them different from the
cheaper made suits sold by others.
J. H. McGee.
R. A. Cash Jr., of Berkshire dis
trict, who is running for tax collec
tor, was in the city the first of the
week. See his announcement card.
Are you a clothing customer of
ours, if not, why not try one of our
Kantbebeat suits, and you will be
come one.
J. H. McGee.
We are informed that J. A. Perry
has severed his connection with the
legal department of the Seaboard
Air Line Railway Company. Mr.
Perry has rendered valuable service
to this company, and particularly
his and Hon. Frank Shackeiiord’s
defence in the recent Page case
against the Seaboard was regarded
as a great victory.
We want every lady who comes to
Lawrenceville to call and see our
beautiful stock of millinery, dress
goods, laces and embroideries.
J. H. McGee.
THE NEWS-HERALD
Don’t forget that yon will find
Snow Flake, the big white stallion,
at all times at E. S. Brooks’.
Leslie Wood, of Dacula, come in
yesterday and ordered the paper sent
to his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Smith, at
Point Peter, Ga.
The street force, under the direc
tion of Captain Critn, have greatly
improved the appearence of the court
house lawn by removing all the trash
from the yard. The last grand jury
called attention to the unsightly con
dition of the premises in their pres
entments.
Basket Supper at Oak Shade.
The basket supper given by Mr.
Rommey L. Campbell and Miss Hen
rie Guess at Oak Shade last Friday
night, March 16, was a decided suc
cess.
The house was beautifully decorat
ed with bamboo and daffodils, this
decoration with the window shades,
which they bought with the money
obtained from a basket supper two
weeks previous to this one, made the
room very pretty indeed.
The first thing on the programme
was a song by the small children “He
loves me,” which was gracefully
played on the organ and led by
Miss Henrie Guess.
Next was prayer by Mr, M- A.
Johnson.
Next was a recitation by E u sa Da
vis, subject, “The new baby.”
Next came a recitation by Miss
Jessie Britt, subject, “A woman’s
question.”
Then came a recitation by Miss
Lizzie Campbell, subject, “Tommy’s
prayer.”
And now the fun began, and the
greatest excitement prevailed as the
OUR
$7.50
Suit is a
Grand Lead
er. Not only
what we
say but it is
admitted
by dealers.
Can save you $3 to
$5 on othar suits.
We are determined to open this season’s
business with the greatest values ever known.
Not as a money making scheme but to up
hold our long established reputation of selling
right made goods at popular prices, consisting
of Suits, Pants, Hats, Shoes, Gent’s Furnish
ings, Dry Goods, Skirts and Waists.
Hats! Hats!
We can’t be beat on
that. They are made of
the best selected furs In
all the nobby styles.
You can always find a complete line here,
may it be a shirt or collar, necktie or button.
We can dress you from head to foot at rock
bottom prices. We also have a nice line of
Trunks and Valises and can save you money.
Will buy all kinds of country produce.
L. SAUL, The Clothier,
Lawrenceville, Ga.
baskets were auctioned off by Mr.
Silas Gresham and handed over to
the successful bidders, the prices
ranging from 26 cents to $2.60. It was
real amusing to see each one march
off with his basket and look inside to
see if he had gotten the one he most
desired. Forty two baskets were sold.
The baskets all being sold the
young ladies spread supper for the
young man who bought her basket
and then partook of a most sumpt
uous feast.
The recitation was then called for,
“The inventor’s wife,” at the con
clusion of the exercises and recited
by Miss Lizzie Campbell, and was
immensely enjoyed by every one
present.
The money received will go to fin
ishing up the library and painting
the house inside.
Oak Shade also has a new bell,
which cost them $12.50, and which
will add much to their academy.
LOW RATES TO NEW ORLEANS
VIA SEABOARD AIR LINE RY
Account of the confederate veterans
reunion to be held in New Orleans
April 25-27, 1906. the Seaboard Air
Line railway will sell round trip
excursion tickets at rate of 1 cent
per mile April 23, 24, 25, and 26, good
to return until April 30, 1906, or by
depositing ticket with special agent,
Theatre Arcade, New Orleans, April
30, 1906, and payment of a fee of 50
cents return limit may be extended
until May 21, 1906.
Side trip tickets will be sold from
New Orleans April 27. 28 and 29,1906.
to all points in the territory east of
the Mississippi river on south and
west of a line drawn from Memphis,
SPRING and SUMMER
J 906
More Complete Than Ever.
T ton sers!
We have a specialty
in Pants at $1.50 and $2
and a line of Trousers to
suit every one’s demand.
MARCH 29 1906
Tenn.. thromrh Nortonvillp, Bowling
Green, Ky., N«isliviib\ Chattanooga,
Tenn., Atlanta, Augusta and Savan
nah, Ga., mi rate of mie first-class fare
plus 26 cents for t.lie round trip, return
limit of; side trip tickets May 18, 1906.
For fur 1 her information regarding
rates and train schedules call on your
nearest Seaboard \ iw Line* Ticket
Agent.
W. E. Christian, A. (4. P. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Charles B Bv*n. g. P. A,,
Portsmouth, Va.
TAX RECEIVER’S FiRST ROUND,
I will he at the following places at
the time nam u d for the purpose of
receiving tax returns for the yearl9o6:
Lawrenceville, Tuesday, April 3
Hog Mountain. Wednesday “ 4
Buford, Thursday, “ 5
Suwanee. Friday, " 6
Goodwins, Saturday, “ 7
Dacula, Monday, “ 9
Harbins, Tuesday. “ 10
Ben Smiths, Wednesday, “ II
Rocky Creek, Thursday, “ 12
Cains, Friday, “ 13
Pucketts, Saturday, “ 14
Bay Creek, Monday, “ 16
Cates, Tuesday, * “ 17
Rockbridge, Wednesday* “ J 8
Garner,.Tliitr. day, “ 19
Berkshire, Friday, “ 20
Martins. Saturday. “ 21
Norcross, Monday, “ 23
Duluth, Tuesday, “ 24
J. N. Brogdon, Tax Receiver.
J. A. PERRY,
Attorney at Law,
707-703 Century Building,
Atlanta, Ga.
801 l Phone 5188.
CASTORIA.
Bears the The Kind You Havs Always Bought
s,e *r
LADIES’
Skirts
AND
Waists
We make a
specialty toac
commodate
our trade and
our profits are
only the actual
cost of selling
them and the
freight added.
Shoes! Shoes!
Large assortment in
standard makes. Guar
anteed solid stock.
POPULAR PRICES.
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