The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-01-23
!. Messrs. Smith and Mccrea. Of Re

.MeSSrS smith ana McCrea, Ot nome,
who are buying cotton here this season,
have invariably paid more for the fleecy
staple, than Atlanta. This has made Mari
eta one OF the very best cotton markets.
proving of great benefit TO the farmers in
this section These gentleman deserve the
thanks of the community, and we are glad
to know they will be here again mex. seas
on. Among the other cotton buyers OF our
own place who deserve equally as much
credit in making Marietta number one
cotton market are Messrs Winters, Alex
ander s egg. w. p. Anderson u Sons,
Wade White. T. j. Atkinson, and }. W.,
Hill. These gentlemen have paid first class
prices. inducing trade, and thereby adding
to the prosperity of the place We met a
farmer Tuesday. from Powder Springs, who
sold his cotton here, who said he could do
as well here if not better than he could do
in ATTAIN .
...DIEp-In this city, on Tuesday morn
ing the 21st inst, Mrs MARTHA ID. MAS
sEy, aged IS years and 4 months. Her
funeral services took place on "Wednesday,
conducted by Rev. w. d. Anderson. For
five years Mrs. Massey has been afflicted
suffering as but few mortals has ever been
called upon to endure, yet amid the trials
and pains of the disease that preyed upon
her vitality, she lived with that christian
resignation and unwavering faith that takes
hold upon God She leaves one son, (Mr.
i. A. Massey, of the Journal,) one daugh-
tel, and many relatives and friends to
mourn her death. to whom let the consola-
ton be- though dark has been her life,
brighter will be her crown.
...TnE NEW TAX LAws.-Every one
should try and know what new taxes have
been levied by our last Legislature and es-
pecialiy those who deal in Medicines known
as patent medicines. 1t is not necessary
that the medicine should be patented, but
all and every person, whether in other bust
ness or not, who sell medicines on commits
sion, that is to be paid for when sold, for
any one outside the State of Georgia, must
pay u special tax often dollars. Now many
persons in the country have been induced
to sell such medicines as Mother Mobiles Sy
rup Indian Blood Syrup and many other
medicines, pills. liniments, etc, all persons
so selling are liable for this tax, although in
most cases the sales are merely trlfie.
IF you want Hat or anything in the
Gents Furnishing Goods line call on W r.
Joyner, 80 whitehall street, Atlanta, he can
save you money.
q ...MARRIED-On the evening of the 14th
inst, at the residence of the brides mother,
Mr.. VIM. A. Coleman, of New Orleans, to
Miss Clara Kolb of Marietta Ga; Rev +.
Johnston officiating. The couple with sew
eral friends left for New Orleans on the 10
O'Clock passenger of the same evening. We
have known the lovely bride and gallant
groom fol many years and our sincere wish
is that their life may be one OF continued
happiness. tk
All, happy groom with smiles and tears,
With mingled pain and pleasures.
To guard through all the rolling years
We yield to you our treasure.
To tell you all her worth were vain,
AS twould be to disguise it;
For lie whose soul such love could gain
Will best know how to prize il.
Sweet girl to him who has your heart
Your friends would not refuse it
But still the tears unbidden start
That we so soon should lose you.
Tie hearts your smile has gladdened here,
By memorys magic power
Wili guard your image yet, to cheer
The sad and listless hours. r.