The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1877-04-06


WHEAT is said to be little backward ON
account of cold weather. Some fields promise
WELL others do not.
"A young man contemplating matrimony de-
sires to rent dwelling Apply at law office
cover the way"
NEW Manchester manufacturing Company
property is advertised in this issue to be sold
next month al a commissioners sale.
DIR. Wicocks says he has discovered some
tiny erasshoppers on his farm, situated on Dali
las road.
A large drove of cattle passed through Ma
rietta, last Monday morning, which reminded
us of what our boys are doing in Texas.
"A mule runaway last Friday near the
Baptist church, throwing its rider Mr.. Hayes
and breaking his leg, Drs. Tennent and Gle
land adjusted the broken limb.
Our Joe will soon canvass Cobb county
in the interest of the JOURNAL He is also
selling fertilizers for Winters g. Whitlock. He
has struck his talent at last.
Cobb county farmer, both do their counting in
Campbell county. 1t is a-maayes-ing strange
what deep root love will take sometimes.
Our ever vigilant Sheriff, W. P. Stephens
last Friday arrested young man by the name
of Walter Ponder, charged with robbery in De-
Kalb county.
--DRoPPED DEAD.-Richard Harvey, an in
dustrious colored man, dropped dead in this
place last Sunday morning. Heart disease the
cause. He was well thought of by our citizens
and will be much missed by his family.
Charlie Green is now associated with our
esteemed friend j. NJ. Green in the mercantile
business, Charlie is whols-soued, energetic
young man and we gladly welcome him to our
town.
WE are now doing job work at great re-
duction cheaper and in superior style than
it can be done elsewhere. Examine our speci-
mems and get our prices.
THERE is one thing about our colored peo-
pie that is very creditable When one of their
color die, his or her funeral is attended by an
immense throng, as proper mark of Prospect
Our friend n B. Merryman has just re-
ceived a lot of Cotton Seed of extraordinary
variety, prolific in yield and giving the most
satisfactory results. Call and buy some for
your next crop.
Green, Barker & Manning compose new
firm as their advertisement sets forth. They
are clever gentlemen and turn out good black
smith work and work to please and give salts
faction. Repairing of all kinds done.
EVEN an entire stranger upon examining
the MARIETTA JOURNAL and Gainesville Eagle
would naturally infer that Marietta and Gaines
vile were live towns with an intelligent and re
fined people Griffin SIM.
-MRs. E. R. Huffaker has an advertisement
in this issue announcing to the public her pres
ent location as a dressmaker She is well and
favorably known for fashionable and excellence
of work.
Our sewing machine premium and one
dollar paper is taking right along We have
received quite number of new subscribers
since last issue. Remember this opportunity
is limited and you had better avail yourself of
it at oncs.
THE Singer Sewing Machine Company
have an advertisement in this issue. Mr.. w
H. Beckwth, collecting agent is gentleman
in the true acceptaton of that word, always
accommodating and courteous. He makes
friends wherever he goes.
THE Atlanta Constitution, sterling, lead
ing democratic newspaper has prospectus III
another column, to which we call attention.
Its news gathering enterprise and editorial abil-
ity is giving it creditable reputation that is
increasing its circulation and popularity. Long
may it wave.
MIS-. B. SHoENTHALL has an advertise
ment in this issue announcing the arrival of
spring and summer millinery and fancy goods.
She keeps the best and always gives satisfaction
in quality and price Her stock is elegant and
beautiful and you will find it to your interest to
give her call.
-DIED-Miss Georgia Gault, an estimable
young lady, died in this place, at her mothers
home, on last Saturday Her funeral was
preached at the Methodist church by Rev. w.
F. Glenn ON Sunday evening attended by
large congregation. sympathy is rendered
to the bereaved ones.
If the Cobb County Agricultural Society
holds fair this year and have "baby show"
the exhibitors had better look out or Mrs. Tom
Burlington will take home the premium. Our
Joe says she has as fat, pretty and healthy ba-
by as there is in the county. And what our
Joe don't know about babies amt worth know
ing.
BOB Hillhonse has struck big bonanza
at the Old Skies gold mine. He has struck a
vein that pans out about $40 to the square foot.
Specimens can be seen by calling on Dir. Shu-
ford at Acworth. Silas Paine says there is
millions in it No need of capitalist going to
Black Hills to make fortune, they can lind 1t
in Cherokee county.
THE Gravel Train is going to make a trip
over the county and the conductor proposes to
carry Charlie Phillips, Jim Waddell, and Maj
w Inn, anu thelr iTiehus ~ tne PreeihSto Hee Vi
| charge, provided they want TO make trip to
inform their friends that they were willing to
serve them in the convention, and make them
a new Constitution "as is a Constitution"
Mas. C. c.. Brumby announces to the pub
lie in this issue the reception Of spring aud
summer millinery, consisting Of a complete and
| varied stock Possessing experience and taste
she prides herself in giving satisfaction. Now
| is the time to make selections during the first
of the season when every thing is fresh and
new. Call at once. Dress making carried ON
| in the same store by Miss Stripping.
The Democratic Executive Committee of
Cobb county has called mass meeting the