P. W. Lawrence, aged 57, died at his home, 1224 Chestnut street, yesterday morning at 8 o'clock after a few weeks' illness. He is survived by a son, A. Lawrence, three daughters, Mrs. Maude Ellison and Mrs. Alice Lipscomb of this city, and Mrs. Minnie Lawson, of Hollywood, Ala.: Funeral will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. M. Tidwell officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hills cemetery. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.