The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1877-11-09
SMYRNA SHOTS.

-DIEp.-Robert Edison died at his fathers
G. B. Edison, November LIST at one o'clock a. m
He was Just budding into manhood. We ten
der our sympathy to the bereaved.
-MARRIEp-At the residence of r. w. Ke-
heley on Nov LIST, by J. V. Stanback, Esq, Mr.
]. G. Keheley to Miss Amanda Meeks.
-ODD Nckajack Lodge, |. o.
o. f., had been in operation one year Thurs
day Nov LIST and according to previous an
nouncement and general usage they celebrated
that day with speeches and a sumptaous sup
per- The Odd Fellows entered the church at
Z o'clock y. m. w. G. Granting. N. u. NJ,
and Col. L. j, Glenn beading the procession. =
The above named gentlemen took seats IN the
stand, the nielnbers any where they could get
them amongst The large audience present. r;
G. Buchanan, N. G., called the members to
their feet with the gavel. They sang an ode,
and then PRAYER was offered by Rev. j. ID. Ma
lone. w. G. Granting, Grand Master sDf the
State, was the first speaker introduced. He
made a few plain remarks, congratulating the
lodge upon its success &c. w. S. Granting,
Grand Marshal of the State. was next intro
duced. He is a man of fine appearance and
delivered his address in an easy, smoothe style,
Col Glenn followed and in most pleasing and
forcble manner explained the origin and prin-
ciples progress and present strength Of the
order. j. Elsas, N, G. was then called upon
IL, 81, hnf oil
Root, Mcclellan. Anderson, McDuiie, Pace,
Petty, Mobley, Stone aud Connally, We're call
ed upon TO speak, but was so anxious to get to
the table they declined. The speakers We're
frequently appauded. The supper was, ar
ranged in the academy, which, when all enti-
tied had gotten ill., was full to its utmost capac-
ity. Visiting brethren We're admitted to the
table first, then ladies and gentlemen in couples
wait until the second table. There was an inn
mense amount Of the best eatables and plenty
left We left for home at III O'clock leaving
the jolly crowd to engage in whatever they
wished.
Rev. S. p. Richardson preached an able
sermon Saturday at eleven and Rev. John p.
Duncan, the "blind preacher" prayed and sung.
The quarterly conference convened at,2 o'clock,
p M, with the following members present from
the different churches Winnings, L. q. Nc
Afee, S. X. Pace, S. J. Yarbrough, Pinkey
Randall d. b. Whitfield and others; Big
Shanty, j + Baldwin, Mrs John Harris, Mrs
Judge Carrie and Messrs Brinkley; Ebenezer,
Harris Acworth, DR. Gotten, Prof j C
Holmes and james and daughter; Stegals,
Mr.. Gillstrop; County lLine, VIM Giles ;
Smyrna, all present. The usual business was
transacted; the reports were good especially
the Pastors. The P. 4. preached Saturday
night and Sunday to large congregations and
his sermons were well received and highly
spoken Of He is remarkable man and his
sermons peculiarly interesting and practical.
The next quarterly meeting will be held at Big
Shanty.
Judge Sessions and others attended SER
vices here Sunday.
--Thos. Wagnon of Alabama, spent Sunday
at Capt. Moore's.
Rev. w. J. Scott preached last Sunday
night aboye Utes with almost his former
j. Parnassns nights
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tell the world
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PleA4 tunefu harp again.
OBSERVER.