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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1924. For Bargains In — Cane Mills, . Evaporators, t Furnaces, X* Pea Hullers, Gas Engines, Feed Mills, * Grist Mills, » Felt Roofing, ‘X, Felt Shingles, Galvanized Roofing, And many other things. See us before buying. GENERAL IMPLEMENT CO. Mr. W. 0. Cooper, Jr., has re turned to Macon. Mrs., Lou Camp, of Winder, is the guest of relatives here. Hon. James A. Perry, of At'anta, was here for the week end. Miss Mary Nix has as her guest Miss Eugenia Cheney, of Cornelia. Miss Georgia Byrd is at home from Tulsa, Okla., where she liveii for several months. Miss Bernice Williams will go in training at Wesley Memorial, leav ing ait an early date. Mrs. R. H. Hodges, of Loganvnle, is spending several days with her mother, Mrs. Sallie Gouge. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Peeples and Misses Mildred and Kathleen Ham ilton have returned to Gainesville, The sixteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Maughon is sick at the home on north Clayton street. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morrow have returned to Atlanta after being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rey nolds. Messrs. Roy Nix and Davis Ham ilton have returned to Vienna after spending several days with Col. and Mrs. O. A. Nix. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Green have returned home after a delightful two weeks visit to relatives in Clarke and Jackson counties. Mr. and Mrs. Manning Austin have as their guests Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Booten, and little Misses Jessie and Elizabeth Booten, of Marshall ville. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Townley and baby have returned from a delight ful stay with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Townley, in At lanta. Mr. and Mrs. George Thurman and Mr. William Thurman of At lanta, are spending a while with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams and daughter, Rosebud Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Colley, of "North Carolina, and Mr. and Mrs. Givens, of Tennessee, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Haslett, motored over to Stone Mountain Friday. Don’t forget—our expert optician from the Chas. A. Green Optical Company, is to be here again on Saturday, August 30. If you are hav ing troubles that require glasses, he would be pleased to have you call in to see him. JONES DRUG COMPANY, 2t Lawrenceville, Ga. f# c< r\ A ROLLING DOLLAR. The rolling dollar gathers no in terest. Stop it today and let it work —for you. Deposit your dollars here. Instead of rolling away, out of your reach forever, they’ll stay and roll up interest —for you. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Lawrenceville We Pay 4 Per Cent on Savings Mr. H. H. Pharr is spending sev eral days in New York. Mrs. Lillie Exum ,is spending some time in Marietta, and Griffin. Mrs. Frank Feagin is seriously ill at the home on Jackson street Mr. Dick S.ammon is . again in Lawrenceville after a visit to, rela tives in Thomson. • r Mrs. Millard Harper and son. of Loganville, were Tuesday gueste of her sisteir, Mrs. Claud Craig. Mrs. Guy A. Sammon and child ren have returned to their home in Thomson after spending the sum mer here. Miss Annie Hagood will spend next week in Gainesville where she attends the house party of Miss Mil dred Hamilton. Mr. H R Saul is in New York and other eastern cities buying goods fo> his store. Hyman is right on the job and always has bargains to sell his customers. J. D. Teague, Jr, twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Teague, was painfully injured Thursday af ternoon in a fall from an automo bile. His friends trust that he may soon recover. Mr. Carson Green, well known salesman of Lawrenceville, has ac cepted a position on the road and will travel Georgia and Florida. Mrs. Green and the children will i'emain in Lawrenceville. In this issue apears the announce ment of Mr. M. R. Hale, manager of the Lawrenceville Ten Cent Compa ny, of a fifteen day sale starting Thursday, August 21st. Read the advertisement and take advantage of the savings offered. Mrs. J. Harry Johnson, of Au gusta, worthy grand matron of Georgia, Mrs. Julia Turner, of At lanta, associate grand matron, Mrs. J. E. McElroy, of Norcross, grand conductress, were Sunday guests of Mrs. G. S. Perry, worthy matron. of Anne Winn chapter, 0. E. S. While coming to court this morn ing a prominent Gwinnett citizen re siding near Grayson stopped in the cotton patch of Mr. Wiley W. Ho gan, who lives on the place of Mr. J. E. Jacobs, three miles from Law renceville, and pulled an open boll of cotton which he brought to this office. Mr. Hogan is one of the best farmers in the county. WANTED —Four SIOO.OO per week men to sell BEST Ford Oil Guage made. Automobile furnished. Standard Products Co., 550 Main, Granville, Ohio.* a2ls Miss Lola Liddell, of - Atlanta, spent several days last week with Miss Jewell Campbell. Mr. Cliff Webb and wife, of Bos ton, Mass., are visiting his parents. Judge and Mrs. J. P. Webb. Parker Edmonds, who was oper ated on last week in an Atlanta hos pital, is reported as doing nicely. Miss Mildred Hubbard, of Rock mart, ha.-, returned homo after a week’s vicit to Miss Mary Hagood. Mr. C. E. West, of Macon, was a Saturday visitor to Lawrenceville. He states that crops are Poking fine in that section. Miss Codell Lanford and Misses Opal and Vandora Hurst were din-' ner guests of Misses Lillian and Ja nette Harris Saturday evening. Mr. Clifford Shackelford is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Shackelford. Cliff is living in California and has not been home before in five years. After spending a week with her classmate, Miss Margaret Hagood, Miss Martha Simonton left Tuesday for Clarkston where she Vill spend a few days before going to her home in Greenville. Our optician from tk* Ckai. A. Green Optical Company, Atlanta, Ca., will be here again on Saturday, August 30. If you have the slightest suspicion that you need glasses, call in and have your eyos examined. He will tell yciu whether or not you need glasses. JONES DRUG CO., 2t Lawrence rilie. Ga. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services morning and evening. Bible school 10 a. m. Subject 11 a. m. “Prepare” Amos 4. Evening “Ye are all one in Christ Jesus,” Gal. 3. WEST FAMILY REUNION. There was a reunion of the West family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. West, Duluth, Sunday, Au gust 17, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. West, it being also the 33rd birthday of their son, W. G. West, of Macon. Mr. and Mrs. West have been res idents of Duluth for thep ast forty years and are well known and liked by their neighbors. They have three sons and one daughter, all of whom were present at the gathering. The day was much enjoyed by all present. Dinner was spread in the shade of the old apple tree. About fifty people were present. Those present were C. E. West and family, of Macon; W. G. West and family, Macon; W. 0. Alexan der and family, IVlrs. Sarah Flynn, Mr. aCndler Helton and family. Mr. Olin Flynn and family, all of Col lege Park, Ga. Hand-to-Hand Stmjjia A city cousin who had never been on a fishing and camping trip came out to his uncle’s farm equipped with steel rod, reel, silk line and other fancy equipment. After the first hour of fishing in the old mud creek he hooked a small catfish. Desperately he reeled it in undl the tiny fish’s nose was jammed up against the end of the rod. “What shall I do with it now?” he asked Cousin John. Surveying the catch in all serious ness, John said: “Climb out, on the pole and stab it with that new nunt er’s knife of yours.” J. J. BAGGETT ~ LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT, BUICK WILL BUILD THEM THE NEWS-HERALD. Wr.nc.v~W. (Uwgh PERRY-AMMONS. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Perry' an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Maggie, to Mr. Phillips A. Ammons, the marriage to be sol emnized October first. The above announcement will prove of much interest to the many friends of the bride to be, sbe hav'ng been reared in Lawrenceville, and moved to Atlanta with her parents after Hon. James A. Perpy was elected ns a member o' the public service com mission. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC AT HOME OF MR. WILEY HOGAN Roberts Academy Sunday school gave a picnic Tuesday afternoon, August 12th, in the beautiful grove in the rear of the home of Mr, W. W. Hogan on the Loganville road. There were fully two hundred pres ent, all of whom enjoyed the good eats which had been nicely prepared by the good ladies, also delicious melons, lemonade and iced tea were served. ■ , > The Sunday school was organized the second Sunday ni May with six ty-two members and has been grow ing rapidly in membership ■ each Sunday. Mr. Cooper is the superin tendent, Mr. Davis choir leader and Mrs. Long organist.. Prof. Criswell and little daughter of New Hope, was present and ren dered some excellent music. The en tire school voted their thanks to Mr. Hogan and family for the use of their grove and the kindnes shown the school on this occasion. CIVIC CLUB MEETS. Duluth, Ga., Aug. 13, 1924.—The regular monthly meeting o? the Du luth Civic Improvement Club was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. E. McClure. Mrs. McClure’s handsome old Colonial home never looked lovlier thar on this occasion with its decorations of old fashioned garden flbwers Mrs. H. L. Strickland, president of the club, very ably presided over the meeting. Her originality was clearly manifested in the unique way in which she opened the meeting, each member as her name was called responded with either a scientific fact or an anecdote, which added to the interest of the roll call. Several business matters of importance were brought before the club, after the discussion of which, Miss Irene Christian, who was in charge of the musical program, rendered a very unusual and striking program, with the assistance of Misses Constance Gresham and Edna Lewis. Miss Gresham dressed as an old fashioned girl, representing the “Beloved Old Songs,” sang a few measures of “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” when she was suddenly interrupted by the en trance of Miss Lewis, dressed as the modern “Miss.” representing the songs of today. An interesting debate followed during which Miss Lewis sang a number of the latest songs accompa nied by Miss Christian at the piano. At the conclusion of which, Misses Gresham and Lewis joined hands, and sang a special arrangement, the words of which were composed by Miss Christian called “There Are No Songs Like the Old Song* ’Cept the Songs of’ Today.” Readings were given by Mrs. McClure’s expression class. Those taking part were Miss es Christine and Kathleen Wright and Georgia Seay. A delicious iced course was serv there are neariy twice as many Buicks in service today as ajiy other make of car selling at U.OOO and above « A ed. Mrs. McClure was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Rhodes and sister, Mrs. Harrison. Other visitors were Mrs. Harrell Strickland of Wash ington, D. C.; Mrs. Calvin Parsons, a bride of afew weeks, who was gladly welcomed as a new member, and Miss Parker of Atlanta. The progress of the Club is very evident by the membership commit tee’s boast of six new members since the last meeting. The next meeting will be held the first Thursday in September at the home at Mrs. Ezra Wright, “The Department of School and Home Improvement,” Mrs. D. W, Wilson, chairman in charge. LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL A request is made that the mem bers of the senior class of the High School for the coming year will meet the superintendent at the school building on Tuesday morning, Au gust 26, 1924, at ten o’clock. Cours es oi study will ba decided upon and the matriculation cards will be is sued. *,• The tenth, grade pupils are re quested to meet on Wednesday morning, August 27; the ninth grade to meet on, Thursday morning, Au gust 28, and the eighth grade to meet on Friday- morning at ten o’clock, ach pupil should bring his unit card. The faculty meeting is set for Monday afternoon, September 1. 1924, at three o’clock. On account of the crowded condi tion it will be impossible to admit any five year old children. Unless the child is six years old on or be fore the opening day, the pupil will not be admitted. Parents will please arrange to have all the children of the first year to start at the open ing, as we have no grade to which they may be assigned if they are unable to do the work with the class, when they start too late. No child in the first grade is admitted after the first month. Do not forget to get up all the old books that can bo used this year, as there will be some who will want second hand books. Books will be high this year, Jor the new state adoption will be used. Book lists will be furnished to all pupils. C. O. STUBBS, Supt. STRAND THEATER. THURSDAY and FRlDAY—Spe cial feature picture, “Damaged Hearts,’.’ with Mary Carr supported by big special cast. Also a Mack Sennett domedy, “The Half Back of Notre Dame.” Show opens at 8. SATURDAY'.—Franklyn Farnum in “The Two Fisted Tenderfiyt”. He never knew the value of a dol lar, never having eraned one, but when his father turned him out, he quickly showed his true colors, and beat his father at his own game. Good comedy program: Baby Peg gy in “House!. Gretil” and Pathe comedy. Matinee, 2:30 to 6:00. Night, 7:30 to 11:30. COMING—“The Old Homestead.” EIGHT MORE DAYS Of Saul's Sale Saul’s Sale will continue for only eight more days and during this time unheard of bargains will be offered. Mr. Saul is now in New York buying goods for the win ter trade. These goods will start coming in shortly and we must have room for them. The large stock now on hand must be sacrificed to make room. A wire from Mr. Saul states that he is buying heavy and gives instruc tions to sell his large stock at a great d iscount. We cannot tell you of the many special prices; come to the store and see for yourself. A FEW SPECIAL PRICES FOR THE EIGHT DAYS ARE: 25c Bleaching, 36 in wide at - 14 c SI.OO Pongee at 60c $2.50 Canton Crepe at $1.43 $1.75 Men’s best Ovefalls at $1.25 Best 25c Dress Ginghams at . 15c 60c Organdy and Voile at .. 35c Best $3.00 Men’s Plow Shoes SI.SS Men’s Straw Hats, up to $4.00, choice at 95c Men’s $16.50 Suits at $11.95 HUNDREDS of other bargains for you to choose from. Come to our store durng the last days of this sale and get your share of these bargains. Our ample stock affords a wide selection; here you can find just what you want and at these special prices “the more you buy the more you save,” H. R. SAUL, The Clothier MALE BUTTERFLIES DRUNK ON LIQUOR; FEMALES BEHAVE London.—Male butterflies like to get drunk while female ones shun liquor and are perfectly content with water as a beverage, is the dis covery of the zoologist Sutt, after experiments along these lines. He kept all sorts of buterflies in his wire screened garden and exposed several bowls containing either pure water osr whisky of different brands. The males invariably took to the liquor bowls and sipped so long that they Ml eff the brim and rolled on the ground. The females, however, behaved and without exception shunned the alcohol. SUIT FDR 14 CENTS FILED TO COLLECT CARFARE OF BOY Norfolk, Va.—Actipn for the re covery of 14 Giants, an amount al leged to be due for street car fare, was filed in civil Court here Thurs day by the Virginia Railway & Pow er company, operators of the local street railway, system.. The suit, said to be unparalleled in court records here both as to the amount and basis, or*s directed against Mrs. M. Martueli,, 928 01- ney road, It resulted from the al leged failure of Mrs, Manuell’s young con to pay car fare between Norfolk and Ocean View, July 27. The traction company alleges the boy is six yeans of age. Children over five are required to pay full fare. VAGABOND S LIFE LOSES ITS LURE FOR PRETTY GIRL * # Macon, Ga.—"Ljn’t all a mess?” asked pretty Miss Florence Tiller, 15 year old girl, of Tignall, Ga., Thursday as she sat in the ser geant’s office at police headquar ters. ( “I started out so bravely to see the world,” she said as her eyelids showed her on the verge of tears. “Tomorrow daddy will be here and I’ll go back home.and I’ll stay thgee, too, but I did Want to see something of the world and I knew the only way to do it was to start. Miss Tiller was taken into cus tody at a local boarding, hojise and is being held for her father, W. P. Tiller, who telegraphed he will be here tbmorrow. When arrested the little runaway w'as modishly garbed in knickers;’ golf stockihgS anji a sweater of light blue, she was not well treated, she said: “Oh, no, I have the dearest daddy and mother in the world, but daddy' was a little strict! —too strict, f thought, but it was only for my own good, I know that. I will be the hap piest girl in the world when I see him and —and, if he should spank me, I guess PU be glad for that. Running away isn’t all the fun I thought it would be and Pm not go ing to try it again.” NORCROSS. Norcross, Ga., Aug. 20.—Con gressman Tom Bell spoke to a large audience here Monday, Mrs. Bell ac companying him. The crowd cheered often and gave marked attention. Many ladies were present and met Mrs. Bell and the Congressman af ter which they motored through Du luth and Suwanee on to Buford where it is understood he spoke Monday night. He- seemed delighted with assured continued support in Gwinnett and in fact all over" the district. J. E. McElroy acted as chairman. Prof. Maxwell in his ac customed charming manner intro duced the speaker after the Tom Bell paid string band dispensed mu sic to the enjoyment of the audi ence. Shephen T. McCrary celebrates his 80th anniversary at the home next Saturday with a barbecue din ner to the kinpeople including five daughters and three sons, grand and great grandchildren, one brother, and one-sister and others, Mr. Mc- Elroy is a con federate veteran, com mander of local, camp L. P. Thomas, and served a& a councilman when the village, now city, of N«rcr.oss, was chartered in 1871 and is prob ably the only 'surviving original cit izen.. CHILD DIES OF EATING POISON SPRAYED FRUIT AT HOME NEAR ADEL Adel, Ga.—The death of the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Taylor, who reside near Adel, last Wednesday, is believed to have been caused by poisoning as the result of eating peaches which had been sprayed with a poisonous liquid to kill insects. Funeral ser vices were conducted Thursday in Lowndes county. Her brother, attempting to make a rapid run for the doctor, when her condition became serious, broke his arm while cranking his automo bile. POLITICAL ARGUMENT LEADS TO DUEL AND HALTS BRIDGE TRAFFIC Miami, Fla.—Traffic was tied up for more than an hour Wednesday while two aged, bridge tenders, J. A. McCrory and J. S. Marshall, on a bridge swung in midstream at Musa one armed with an old shotgun and the other with an ax, over the ques tion of ttie respective merits of the ’Demicratic and Republican parties and the probable outcome „o's the November general election. MeCCrory, a southerner, and nat urally a Democrat, opposed Mar hsall, who came to this section three years ago from lowa, a rodk ribbed Republican state, for his health. The two men have been living in ahouse near the bridge and were boon com panions until the incident. SEND US YOU* JOR WORE- Men’s $25.00 Suits at $17.50 Boy’s All Wool Knee Suits, up to $7.50 at ------- $4.95 375 Pair all wool, nice color, Odd Pants, worth up to $5.00, at . $2.95 One lot Men’s $2.00 Pants at $1.50 $4.00 Men’s English Shoes and Ox fords at $2.89 Ladies’ $3.00 Oxfords or One Strap Pumps, low rubber heels at - $1.95 Lawrenceville, Ga. Page Three