The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-09-25


year. of consumption. He was the son of
Mr.. Leonard A. Simpson, deceased. At
the age of three days his mother died. leav.
ing him to the care of his uncle and aunt
Mr.. and Mrs. William Root, by whom he
was raised His father died during the war.
His brother. Joseph Simpson, at Little
Rock, Ark, is the only one Of the family
living. Leonard was worthy young man,
highly esteemed for his integrity, correct
habits, and generous principles. He leaves
a number of relatives and host ..of friends
to mourn his untimely death. His funeral
was preached by the Rev. ID. L. Buttolpha at
the Presbyterian Church last Monday even
ing. The bereaved have our sincere condo
lence.
...BARRINGToN KING.--Extract from a
letter of one of the most accomplished mer-
chants in Savannah, TO his commercial cor
respondent in Augusta II regret exceed
ingly to hear of the death of Darlington
King. Mr.. Wade White, whose books he
kept, is my agent at Marietta, and in the
past two or three years, have seen a great
deal of him, and was deeply impressed by
his business accuracy, promptness, and the
easy and pleasant manner in which he dis
patched work Mr. White will find it
very difficult to fill Darlington place. His
family have my deepest sympathy.
MIR Gignlliat is receiving new goous
for fall and winter trade and the public will
find that for quality and price he can
not be excelled in cheapness Thoroughly
acquainted with the wants of the people,
Mr. Gignilliat is determined to supply them
with goods that give satisfaction. Mr.. Bill
ington York and Mr.. Henry White are ever
ready to wait upon customers. Call at once
and examine.
..MARRIED-On Wednesday afternoon,
10th inst, at the st. James Episcopal
Church, by Rev. S. J. Pinkerton, Rev. 5. !
E. Barnwel to Miss Bessie Cleland, Of this !
place. Rev. Mr.. Barnwell, with his bride, |
left the same evening for Rome, Ga, where
he will spend few days with relatives, and |
from thence to Louisville, Ky, where he
has accepted call. The happy couple have |
our best wishes for prosperous and happy |
future
MIR. Virgil Hamby's little boy was bit
ten by a rattlesnake pilot on last Monday.
The snake fastened its fangs on the big toe
of the little boy who thought at first he was
prcked by briar, but who upon looking |
to the ground observed the snake. The
snake was killed and pieces of its flesh APP
piled to the wound while copious draughts
of whiskey was imbibed by the boy, and he
was soon pronounced out of danger.
Mr.. Pete Lamoine thought he was get
ting two five dollar bills in change for ten
last Saturday night. When he unfolded the
money next morning he found one of them
to be fifty dollar bill. He returned it to
Capt Wilson who was that much richer
than he was aware of. An honest man is
the noblest work of God, and Mr. Lamoine
certainly can be so termed.
Browns Patent Twin Spring Bed is
the best thing for comfort ever invented.
Mr. Snavelly, the General Agent can be
interviewed at Banks & Testers store. Let
him attach some of these springs to your
bed Stats, and after you try them if you are
are not pleased with them, he will take them
off free of charge Mr.. Will T. Banks has
Dough: the county right for Cobb, Chero-
kee, Barlow and Pauldng.
IA MAD dog has bitten several dogs near
Smyrna, and are at large, and the citizens
there don t know what minute they arc go
ing to be attacked.
REV Thomas Wharey, D. d., of Vir-
ginia, is in the city stopping with his faith
erin law, Mr.. VIM. King He is very
eloquent and learned divine. = He will
preach at the Presbyterian Church next
Sunday morning.
DIR. Thomas p James, Commissioner
of Agriculture has rendered his resignation
to Gov. Colquitt,
...State Treasurer Renfroc was not allow
ed to resign and will have TO go through
an impeachment trial.
...Messrs. McClatchey and Reynolds are
excavating for an entrance to the basement
of their building
Mr.. viii Reid and family have moved
to Canton.
HAVING had our Outlet Gin thorough
" overhauled and repaired, we are now
better prepared than ever to do your GIN
ming in the most salts factory manner. with
our three ton Fairbanks scales we can save
customers all the trouble of weighing seed
cotton and all weights guaranteed. Our
corn mill is in successful operation, giving
entire satisfaction and we will be ready in
few weeks to grind your wheat with the la
test and most improved machinery. Give
us a trial before making other arrangements.
A. HOWELL g. Son.
get Reynolds to do your Dental work.
LIZ you want the best, cheapest and
most perfect fitting boots, shoes, or CATERS,
call at r. w. GABLES shop, on Powder
Springs street He will fill the bill
don T FORGET don sell Ihe VI
guinette on time. The instrument without
attachment only ten dollars. | will take
pleasure in showing instruments to any one
wanting to buy. l.. b. OWEN.
WE have a good sewing machine at this
office that we will sell for flour, meal, bacon
wood or money.
"A pure article of Cognac Brandy just
received, for Medical and Family use, at
John II. Cooper's.
D. E. McCIatchy's Store.
Have you been there If not, you have
treated yourself badly. To go there now