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member Of the House who voted for the sill
YER bill informed me that il Hayes vetoos this
bill it will be passed over the veto ut once under
q suspension of the rules. and be followed by
resolutions of impeachment.
My informant says that the talk about veto
having been decided upon is all moonshine. and
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
LOST MOUNTAIN LEAVES.

We have no use for the telephone at this
place We Just communicate il TO Mr. -,
and it goes with speed that fairly lays the
telephone in the shade.
"A lively game Of base ball was played last
Saturday evening by the Mountain Hoosiers.
Mrs Jane Armstrong, wife of George
Armstrong Of Lost Mountain died on last
Monday aged AZ years. The bereaved have
the sympathirs OF our4peopie
Spring has fully developed herself, and the
woods are filled with full-erown leaves. the Of
chards loaded with young fruit, and the birds
are singing in all their glory, and tle--Secene j.
rs pretty as picture.
Quite number of Midway lodges at
tended the celebration Of the seventh anniver-
sary of Minnehoa Lodge |. 0. G. r., at Mari
eta We had good speaking by George +.
G0ber w. A. lIansell and others. W. o. ii.
Shepard used every means in his power to
accommodate and please everybody. There
was good crowd in attendance, and Il better
time we never bad
Thieves are getting 10 be as common as
pig tracks about Lost Mountain, "Sky Rock
ii" had lIs hear felt displeasure 10 find one in
his fodder barn few nights since, who es
capped through back window.
The fact is we can't tell everything about
the wheat ands don't believe any one else
can. We don't think the prospect very good
The horticullursts say the orchards and
gardens are the earliest this year than for
thirty years past. SKY ROCKET.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
ACWoRTH AFFAIRS

JEFF Rooney is married happiness to him.
Doctor and Mrs A G. Thomas have anoth-
en- boarder--a seven pound boy.
There is great deal of talk that wheat has
the rust in this section.
"A crazy negro woman made some effort TO
put her infant babe 10 death, but WAS prevented
from committing the horrible deed Her hus
band who had waited on her with great pa
tence, concluded the other day that torbearance
had ceased 10 be virtue. Acting upon this
idea, he took brush and logged her, which
seted like charm Price Of H'gging AS
charged by Capt. lianmett including extras
Seventeen dollars.
The public debate of the Young Mems So
cial Club, laat Friday night was u success, ex
cept the crowd gu account of the lain the All.
dienee was small The question was affirmed
by Orlando Awtry and W X. Fielder. and de
MED 10y J J. Northcutt and J. 5. Collins. Both
sides were we'll argued. but the negative had
victory emhlsxaned ON their banner.
DIR Humph,ies is making Itherimprove
meuts on his beautiful lot Madame rumur
says there is something else to transpire soon
Monday night the Good Templars installed
r. NJ. Mitchell w G. Miss Hettie Colon, W.
V. i: j. F. EAwhon. Il s II II. Logan, +
s NJ. NJ Philips Treas; Rev A. G. johnson,
chap w J rapp. Marshal; Miss Mollie Nit.
cell D. +; Mss Ida Michael. X. S; Miss
Lula Lawhon, l.. s J W McMilen, |. G;
w Prue,t, o. G, X A. Evait, p W. o,
RUFUS.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
New Advertisements.
CITY Marshal's Sales.

HEJlLL BE SOLD BEFORE THE
w Cour, House door, in the city Of Mari
eta. Goth County. Ga during The legal hour
If sale. ON iie first Tuesday in lure, rs. The
following properly. to Wit; One house and lot
III the civ u Marietta. Cobb county, Ga, 'on
Cemetery street bounded tie east by
property Of II. G. Coles estate, north By Gem
etpry street. west by alley, and south by prop
ery Of j. g. Hughes and smailwood, house
now occupied by George $ Owens Levied on
az the property Of A. W. Cnrii-s 10 satisiy Il
city tax fl ia for lis city taxes for III" year
1877.
| Also. ut the ,aue time ard place. one honse
! and lor in the city OF Marietta. Cobb county.
/ Ga. bounded on the w,si by W. X A. Rail
/ road. on the sOntii hv street, on the east by
| Powder Springs street, and the north by
property of DR.. A Reynolds, Sr Said house
nov occupied by H. W Gable Levied on a.
| the properfv Of Il W Gable 10 satisfy city
tax Il fl for his city taxes for the year 1871
| Also. aL the same time aud place, one house
| and lot IN The city Of Naii-ita, Cobb county,
Ga bounded on The south Ivy property If Ms.
| Banks. wesf by property Of Mr. Haywood and
Dr. Sr,z., north 10y property OF /. }. Atkinson
and IL q. Nhil-, and on The east by property
| Wherein Charles Reese NOW hv's Sad house.
now occupied by Mrs NJ w. Phillip. Levied
on ~ tie properly Of Mrs. NJ w. IflilPs To
satisfy city tax ii ia for her city taxes for the
year l~77.
Also. at tie same time and place one house
| and lot in the city Of Marietta, Cobb county,
| Ga. bounded ol lie south by street, on the
| west bv street, on the east by property OF w
/ p Anderson, and on the north by property
unknown. Sal hose now occupied by Dol
nbus Stephens. Levied on the property Of
| Elijah a. Shepard to satisfy city tax ii IA for
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
ATLANrA's FIRE PARADE.
Marietta Boys Take Hand and Elk
cite Universal Admiration.

In accordance with m invitation extend.
cd by the Atlanta Fire Department to he
present and participate with them in their
Annual Parade, our Fire Company, under
command Of ". T. Gramlng, Second Fore
man. visited that city on Monday last, the
DIV set apart for The occasion, and were
warmly received by the committees at the
depot. Headed by the Post Band they pro
cccGled TO the grounds and took their posi-
ton in the procession. After the usual pa
ride and inspection, the contest com
menced near the Capitol on Marietta street.
The Hook and Ladder Company had no op
positin but did extremely well. The Reel
contests were had and resulted in respective
times of47s. SO, - and 80 - seconds in
running 200 yards, unwnding 100 feet oil
hose and playing water from the hydrant
pipe, the hydrnt being previously capped
ana closed This was won by Tallulah
No. B. in An seconds The Marietta Com
panv ran also but failed TO make proper
connection on account of the too sudden
turning on of the water. Had they made
that connection they believe the time would
have been under 10 seconds, rs they made
The entire run and unrccling in u see
ond trial was granted them which they ac-
complishcd in 524 seconds, they being great
IN Gujglied on the second run and unable 10
make as much speed as on the first. Mr.
Henry i.umpkin, "a talented young lawyer
of Atlanta, had the company brought TO NO.
/ Engine house when in behalf of that
Company he made an eloquent address, and
presented them with superb punch bowl,
,,-ritprand gohlets as evidence of their friend
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
SMYRNA SHOTS.

We regret To announce the burning Of the
house Of Mrs Pritcheit with nearly all OF It's
contents on Saturday 4lh instant Not even
the clothing Of the inmates was saved. Mr..
=. il a most esiimable lady, and her family.
consisting Of herself and two accomplished
daughters, have sustained severe loss. They
have our sympathy.
Farmers are too busy to- call round for
some time. which il not a bad sign for good
crop. Wheat has considerable showing OF
rust on the blade. Some complaint is made OF
fly also.
o.. The annual picnic Of the Concord Lodge
X. of J. was celebrated on Ollies creek on the
ist instant The beatty and the eliivalry al
sr- yrna, Concord Mount Zion and fair rep
resentaion from other sections honored the
cause with their presence To use the steTeo
iyped phrase, ut was complete success,
would give an inadequate idea Of the delights
Of the occasion. The place was most happily
selected, the day was elondless, the atmosphere
balmy aud bracing, and the entire party baT
monious and happy. Who will ever forget the
radiant faces and wiicbng smiles Of the fan
daughters Of our favored land, or the courteous
demeanor aud gallant bearing Of her appreca
tive sons ~ each aud every one for the time
bid adieu To- care and devoted the hours 10 IN
restrained yet innocent enjoyment. The
amusements were as varied ~ the fancy Of the
participants The violns sweet notes were
IN constant requisiiion, while the grapevine
rope hop, tbs historical volume Of the four
king, the angling for the finny Tribe while ca
hid named the fi.h 10 be caught, all had Their
yotaries: and IA for the dinner. Old Epicurlus
himself could only do the subject justice. II
was triumph. If the nearest way TO a mar''
heart il by way Of his throat, many hearts
were touched that day We cannot On
Mcs-rs Buff a. Maloue's OK omnibus, twenty
five fee, long. beautifully decorated with honey
suckle. rose and ivy, on which were a score
and half Of young ladies aud gentlemen ih'
mpirirst party since the Centennial For I
| good time commend lis to q Jericho picnic
and 10 The handsome girls who met at Ollie
creek Oh the LIST Of May.
Miss Jessie Prilchett, who has been spend
ing week with her relatives Of this place, lei
for her home IN Canton last Tuesday. Sh'
made many friends while here.
Messrs jeff Hightower. Jr.. G. z. Moore
and j NJ Hendet son left here last Tuesday fol
Augusta. - attend the convention Of the stock
holders Of The Georgia Railroad.
o.. The Sunday scIool Of this place will have
their annual pic mic on Saturday. 18th inst
Every body is invited TO come aud bring THEN
baskets we'll filled.
The Rev Mr.. Qninlan will attend the fu
neral Of Mr.. G. Dempsey. deceased, nj this
place. on next Sunday, 18th inst. Rev A. q.
Dempsey will preach the funeral sermon Of
Mrs. Drlain on the same day at This place.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
ROSWELL RECORDINGS.

Ollie King, for tricks, beats "trick' mule.
A few nights ago he went to neghbor's
house Disguised as an old country woman, and
begged good supper. His success was 80
great that he concluded to turn Snowman, and
give an entertainment al Greer's Hall The
audience unanimously declare that the show
was 20 X" He feels so much encouraged that
he has concluded 10 show again when Jacks
Bean Stalk" climbs to the mo0n
What il we should have IAN affair Of hon
on" young man here has his "dander up"
writer in a paper in bestowing titles gave
him no higher rank than Corporal" In
these days of titles when we have generals"
who never commanded Judges who never
presided "eOlOnels' who never held office,
professors" who don't know the multiplied
ton table, he looks upon it as savagerons
outrage to gaum man up with any bogus title
less Than Captain, aud he can arrup the pesky
booQer that attempts to bamboozle him into
the belief thai a man of gumption would catch
at the title of corporal if he were TO have il
pitched at him. He is not going for" the
editor, but demands to drink coffee with the
writer of that article
The May party at the Academy was a
grand success The children of Mr.. Tiaw's
school had pound party, and whatever they
undertake their mothers help them 10 put
through. They never fail. Roswell is just
the. place to 20 10 school OF TO find wife
MIR. Asa Bush returned from Mississippi !
few days ago, casting a shady 90
more laud than any man thar wafksfhe streets.
May il never grow less.
e.. Two new stOreheuses will be- built here
this summer. Tribhls aud Ketpen have begun
theirs, aud White and Watson viii commence
spon. John Fowler's house is nearly com
peied. and presents a very neat appearance.
It will be occupied by Gus. Gunter. Mat,
Voss' house is also about done. Frank Min
hnnitls house is steadily progressing. Frank
goes slowly, but keeps ON the safe side He
would rather remain out of his new house and
keep out of debt than TO live in a fine mansion
with mortgage. That house is his ssvngs
bank. WAFE
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10

...TuE Democratic Executive Committee
day. \ nominating convention was called
to assemble in Ringgold on the 4th Of July.
Each county was allowed to choose its dele
gates in any manner desirable by the peo-
pie. by primary election or otherwise
Representation was fixed at four delegates
for each member of the Lower House of the
General Assembly to which a county was
entitled, which will give 10 Barlow, Cobb.
and Floyd eight members each, and four
to each OF the other eleven counties, and
make sixty eight the full number of dele
gates in the Convention. See proceedings
of Convention in another column.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
MARIETTA g NORTH GA. r. R.

We have been Watching with great inter.
est the movements Of the stockholders with
reference 10 this hvoritc enterprise ofour's.
II IL so easy now to make the road asuecess
and 10 have all orr fond dreams Of the de.
veopment of North Georgia realized TINT
we wonder that there should be any
hesitation. There is no reason why every
stakeholder should not act and act promptly.
There must be some misunderstanding and
vet there is no reason why there should be.
We state the facts as we understand them,
and ash. the careful consideration of every
stakeholder and citizen
LIST A proposition was made to Col. X.
r. Maddox of Atlanta, warm aud earnest
friend Of the road, tu form a company and
build the road. This proposition was made
bv a stakeholder ut Woodstock, an earnest
and able advocate and friend of the road.
lie proposed TO transfer all the stock to
Maddox Il Co. if he would guarantee the
building Of the road to Canton. After some
hesitation Col Maddox consents TO accept
the proposition of Or Dean with certain
notifications. Maddox agrees TO pay off
she legal cncumhrances ON The road but re
fuses to pay or be entangled in any way
with lhe debts or claims Of the contracting
companies. nc nttel llil liltN were SttuIttt
hy the transfer of the unpaid subscription
list and the depot property The claims of
these contracting companies are not liqui-
dated, aud as a business man he would not
touch them. He next asks, that every
stakeholder who is able should hold his
stock and consent to an assessment ON his
stock. share and share alike with him
This proposition enables every solvent
stakeholder TO retain his stock, and further
il makes every stakeholder in the road sol
vent For, il Maddox assumes the obiga-
tons Of those moi able TO pay assessments
sufficient 10 complete the road. and those
who are able consent TO bear their part of
the road to Canton Then, MS Maddox is
known to he responsible. and his associates
are responsible, all are responsible and the
completion of the road to Canton is Ger
taintv Col Maddox varies the proposition
in this. that, he invites ALL any and every
body to take stock with him in the road,
provided only that they are able to pay
lie particularly and specially urges every
stockholder whether he has transferred or
not to retain his stock and unite with him
He invites every citizen ON the line of read
or living near TO it, TO take stock and pay
In cross ties timber suitable for cross ties
or lresset or bridge, or 10 pay in cash He
SAYS, if the investment is good for him, and
he believes il is it is good for all, for every
share of S25 willhave an equal showing, He
will not go in debt himself nor let Others
run lAua in debt. lie proposes TO build the
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~, v" If If NOT transtSr yonr Stock IN tbosr
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
PiCEfns SlePif'S Sales Wild Lands

WILL be sold l9f,re shc court house door
of the county Of Dickens. State Of Georgia,
on the first 'rues9ss IN June next within
the Legal nsarsas A-sassihe highest bidder,
for cash the folioYihg described lots of land
situated in said ctinty and known as Wild
Land, levied on Under and by virtue off fas
now in my handsbt the State of Georgia VS..
said lots, respectfully and issued by the
Honorable CompsOller General Of the State,
for non payment taxes due the State toI
1874, 1910 and 1876 The amount Of saX
due on each lot Or each year being $40
and ON No 65, inl13th dist and 2d sect ST. 90
said lots pointed cut in said ii tas, and con
tanning 1850 acresaeach more or less. Dis
trict 24th and secaon I'd, Lots Nos, 995, 80
ia, ISL 1874, 23s 25l and re District
18th and section 4l Lot Ne 65
J0HN1F. LINDSAY, sheriff.
MAY 3d 1873
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10

MARIETTA, GA, May 4th, 1873.
At meeting of the Ladies Memorial As
ISOLATION, the following resolution was
adopted
Resolved, That we the ladies Of the Me
mortal Association tender our thanks TO DR..
A. c. Thomas for his able and eloquent adj
dress delivered on memorial day, Also to
Prof J s. Nichols for use Of hall for pre-
pairing grlanis sa-sars.aL.Acr kind layors.~-
And ..ohn 4. q. ldersQSHl for Use Of ear
riage for the oecan~ Also to the Editors
aud propriesoss ihe MARIETTA JOURNAL
for many fayors received al their hands.
Resolved, That the above be published in
the Marietta Journal
Mrs NJ. G. WHITLoCK, v T.
J. +. LINDLEY, Sec 81 Treas.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
WOODSTOCK ITEMS.

..Farmers are very forward with their crop.
Corn is locking unusually fine.
The wheat crop 10 this section is damaged
to come extent by rust and fly.
Oar joe is running the gravel train on
the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad. He
il canvassing our county in the interest Of the
railroad, getting up cross-ties. He Is meeting
with success.
:. The people Of Cherokee are taking great
interest in the railroad. Aost Of them have
transferred their stock 10 X. r. Maddox &
Co aud will use all ether means 10 secure the
completion Of il 10 Canton They want The
road, and with the aid Of Colonel Maddox will
have il.
DIR. Nerriett, Of This place, Is a thorough,
go ahead man. Ne il greatly improving bis
farm. lie is also preparing 10 make brick for
the erection Of dwelling here We like TO
see such energetic men.
=. Mrs Kate Harri. has lourishiug school
al this place She is accomplished scholar,
and gives general satisfaction as teacher.
The young faen Of the DoTman Steel l.y-
cenm OF Little River High School have very
/ interesting society and take great interest il
their meetings. They intend giving public
exhibition on the L., Of June. X. II. Barnes
il president aud J. b. Hardin secretary Of the
society.
"A cyclone passed through our little village
last Tbnr.day night. II played havoc will
timber destroy ing all in It's path. 1t hlowed
down four houses on Singleton Haney's farm
No one hurt
Our young friend Dr. Willie Dean, who
lately graduated at the Atlanta Medical Col
lege, has located at this place, and will prac
tice with his father, DR.. w. II. Dean.
The Journal il read with good deal d
interest by our citizens II has by far the lar
| eesi circulation at this office than any other
newspaper. 1t is always crowded with inter
| esting news. }. IL.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
From Wnleo.

The blind god" has been shooting his al
rows hercahouis. and a. u result we have 1,
chronicle the marriage. on Sunday morning
last, AT the residence OF John O Parks, Esq
of Mr Charles Wardaw to Miss Ireua Brown
Rev. David A, Anderson. of Roswell, otHc
ated, aud the yourg people are wished &
pheasant VOYAGE" by their numerous friends
and Ass ciates.
..CI"ps are promising, fine stands of corr
and cotton The farmers arc doing more worS
and wing lisa provisions on credit than a.
any time siHcr the war. so mote il be-
NIMPoRTE
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
Proceedings of Democratic Executive
Comnittee.
RdME, O.. May !. l-1s.

AasslEJ -, M! = 49,
Puzuant 10 call the Democratic Executive
Committee for tie Seventh Congressional Dis
trict Of Georgia met to-day, and took official
action az follows:
Isl, Resolved, That convention Of The
Democratic party Of the Seventh Congressional
District, and the same j. hereby called to he
held at RinggeId, Ca, on Thursday, the 4;h
day Of July next. for lie purpose Of nominal
ing a candidate for Congress from said district
2md. Resolved, That the basis Of represent
alton for each Of he counties composing The
District il said Congentiou D. four delegates 10
each member thai they are entitled to in the
Lower House If the General Assembly.
Sd. Resolved That tie several counties in
the District BE- requested to select their de'e.
gates 10 said Convention on the 1T Tuesday IN
j une next, IN such manner as HEY may deem
advsalle.
On motion the committee adjourned, subject
10 the call Of the chairman.
r. r. JoNEs, Chairman.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
l.. bJACk,
IL. 5. ANDERSON, Committee.
I. j. ATKINSON, \

We are truly glad to see that our City
Council is moving in the right direction.
There is no higher evidence of the lefine-
ment and good taste of a people than to see
their cemeteries, churches, school-houseS
and public roads properly cared for.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
PAULDINq sHERIFP'S SALE.

WILL BE SOLD BEFORE TIE CONF
fIuose door II the county Of Pauiiug State
of Georgia on ihs fist Tuesday in Jms
next within The legal hons of sale
to tie highest bitlie, for cash the following de
serihed lot oi land situated in said county aud
known az Wild LAID, levied CD under and by
virtue Of a ffa now ia my hands Of he State OF
Georgia vs. said lot aud issued by the Honora-
bile Comptroller Gee al Of the State fer non
payment of taxes dse the State for 1874 and
1873. Said lot poiated out ia said fla con ain
ing 80 acres more q less in the ri aist. and
Sd section Of the comfy OF Pauidiug. being lot
Number col
G. NJ. LAWRENCE, Sheriff
Mar lat 1878
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10
New Advertisements.
Kennesaw Mills.

From this date we will Discontinue the
Retail of Flour to Consumers. Bran and
Ship Stuff can be bought in any quantity
from One Sack up 10 such amounts as per
sons may wish Purchasers of any of our
mill products must apply at our office for
the same, as sales will not be made from
the Mill rs heretofore.
KENNESAW MILLS COMPANY.
Mnrietta May 1918
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-10

Toy property OF Joseph 7. Wallace
s5lm Barrett, and west by an alley and
/ containing about one fourth of an acre more or
less. Levied on as the property Of the estate
of Z. NJ. f. Knight deceased in the hands OF
f. N Knight, administrator, to satisfy two ii
tas issued from the Superior Court OF Cobb
| county, Georgia, in favor Of l., e. McCutcheon
VS.. L. N. Knight administrator and W. L..
Cooper, security. Property pointed out by
plaintiffs attorney Notice given to tenant in
pos esson.
Also, at the same time and place, one lot and
two-story brick building thereon, situated in
the town of AcwOrth, Cobb county, Georgia,
and bounded on the north by Marietta and
Gainesville streets, on The cas-! 10y lot owl ed
by c. Sorrells, on tie south by street and
on the west by l9t owned by DIR, A. Smith.
Levied op The properly Of c. c. Sorrels, TO
satisfy Il ia issued from the Superior Court Of
Goth county, Georgia, in favor of X A. How
ard VS.. c. G. Somells. Property pointed out
by plaintiffs attorneys, and notice given to ten
ants in possession.
Also at the same time and Mace. Forty acres
of lot Of land nnn,ber u in tie both dist and
9d sec,ion Of cobb comfy Ca Levied on AS
tl,. ,r,n4,,v Of Iobu p. VIM for his sta.e and
cn'tv iaxas for the year 1877
49,, $500.
~ 't G is ,' ANY,, nnJ 1 , I iG d dis
,n;n' sd "a s.c,inH NJ r; oth cotr Ga VII,
VII, 49,, ,,,,,l,.r, rG1 5fs 20 and 5S7