The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1877-02-16

A. Sharp, Of Walesca, last Saturday. He is
one Of Cherokee county s most worthy citizens.
THE county Sunday school conve ton met
at the Baptist church in this place last We'd
nesiay. The session was harmonious and well
attended.
-Dons jones' of Paulding alleged to have
shot Nick Allen, in falling to give a bond OF
10000, was brought to Marietta and lodged
in Jail last week for safe keeping.
John P. Lilly. Ordinary elect, went into
office Tuesday last, after going to Marietta and
being duly sworn in by Judge Geo N. Lester
-Dahloncga Signal.
"A CITY chap asserts that lac knew fellow
who had such dirty feet that grain Of corn
once stuck to them, sprouted and grew stalk
of corn before the fellow washed the soil from
his feet.
-"HE stands six feet in his boots" said
citizen the other day as tall gentleman passed
by. 81 don't believe n word of it," reioined
the citizens wife, "you had as well tell me that
he has six heads in bis hat"
Mir. THADEus PICKETT, the newly elect
ed Ordinary OF Pckeps county called to see US
last Wednesday. We found him to be quite an
Intelligent and clever gentlemen. His visit to
our city was 10 be sworn in by Judge Lester.
ST.. Valentines day last Wednesday was
the occasion Of many persons licking postage
STAMPS while many fellow wanted to lick
that other fellow who had sent him chat awful
burlesque. The boys and girls had nice
time of it exchanging expressive love tokens.
-OUR esteemed and enterprising merchant,
Mr.. Gus Barrett, scatters his local advertise
ments through our columns this week. lie Is
a systematic, practical business man and is
placing his goods low down. His motto is
quick sales and small profits. Call and see
him.
TIE contested case of Judge Hammett,
Ordinary, was brought up before Justice BIC
Eachern last Friday at the court house, W. ).
VIM, Roswell King, and Spencer Atkinson,
were attorneys for II. NJ. Hammett and Irwin
e. McClatchy for j. I. Burkhalter, contestant
Owing to some legal point raised, the trial was
adjourned over until day.
"A NEW SHOE SuoP.-Messrs. Thompson
g. Swan energetic and industrious mechanics,
have opened boot and shoe shop, in the build
ing opposite the Post Office. They have good
material and can will do first clvss work, cheap
and will deliver work when promised. They
ask liberal share of patronage. Call and
give them trial.
We had the pleasure Of hearing a sermon
preached by Rev. l. Il. Branham at the Bap-
fist Church last Sunday morning. He is g
gentleman of a large fund Of information, a losl-
cal reasoner, forcible speaker and an earnest
worker in the cause Of his Master. He paid
beautiful and worthy tribute to the memory
of Mrs Henry Nichols, deceased, in his con
Guiding remarks.
-TBERE is no business house in Marietta
that is more successful, on safer basis or do
inc a more extensive trade, than that OF Messrs
Boston & Hunt These clever gentlemen com
bine experience, far-seeng business sagacity,
and energy and consequently they know what
they are doing, and giving satisfaction. Their
store contains a variety of everything and they
can fill your order if anybody can.
"A REVENUE raid was made in Gilmer,
Fannin, Pickens, and other upper Georgia
counties, by revenue officers and United States
soldiers. They destroyed thirty-three stills,
made eighty four arrests, and a fight occurred
between the soldiers and about thirty mountain
distilIers, killing Lieut. McIntyre of the second
infantry. His body was carried to Atlanta last
Monday. lie leaves wife and six children
The fight occurred at night at Frog mountain
and it is SAID several disillers were wounded
Reinforcements were sent to the mountains at
the request of revenue agent Chamberlain.
THE following punctuation puzzle can be
read to describe very bad man or very good
man. A Cobb county farmer handed it to US
for publication in the JOURNAL: "He ia an
old and experienced man in vice and wicket
ness he is never found opposing the walks OF
iniquity he takes delight in the downfall of his
neighborS he never rejoices in the prosperity of
any of his fellow creatures ne is always ready
to assist in destroying the peace of society he
takes no pleasure in serving the Lord he is I'M
commonly diigent in sowing disorder among
his friends and acquaintance he takes no
pr in laboring to promote the cause of Chris
tianity be has not been negligent in endeavor-
lug to stimulate all public teachers he makes
no exer,ions to subdue his evil passions he
strives hard to build up Satan's kingdom he
lends no aid to the heather he contributes large
ly to the evil adversary he pays no attention
to good advice he gives great heed to the devil
he will never 60 to heaven be must go where
he will receive the just recompense Of reward"
-GUANo.-A B. Gilbert has perfected ar
rangements to sell several brands Of the best
fertilizers and he asks our farmers to call at his
store on East side of the square, examine and
price and be is certain of giving satisfaction.
Jack Abbott is salesman at this store.