The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-09-30

AN unknown White man, supposed 10
be a German pedder. was found dead in
the woods neal Evansville, Fulton county,
last Monday. A small rope was around
his neck and piece of which was tied to
limb of bush Dogs had eaten the dead
man nearly up. 1t is supposed that he was
murdered and robbed.
Magnolia Hams, cheap at O'Neill &
Cos.
PROF +. G. Howard, highly educated
and cultured young Englishman is attract
ING much public attention by anew method
of teaching, without books, imparting
every branch of learning by questions and
blackboard illustrations. He has a large
school near Jonesboro and the progress Of
his pupils is said to be marvellous. Sever
al ladies of Marietta have solicited him to
deliver lecture here soon on his wonderful
method and its successful results.
BLACK Alpaca from 20cts to 75cts per
yard at Lindley & Barnes.
VINO CAN BEAT IT?,--A. Howell &
Son ginned and packed on last Monday in
10 hours, 20 bales of cotton averaging 475
lbs. each on their two Gullett gins, besides
grinding several lots of corn. The Messrs.
Howell certainly have their steam power
and gins in admirable working order and
are giving perfect satisfaction to customers.
No delays are experienced and splendid
SAMPLES are turned. Energy and enterprise
are bound to succeed
Cheapest tobacco in Marietta by the
box or retail, at White & FOwlers store,
north side OF square.
I'VE had a heap Of speaking Tuesday.
First, Mr.. D. N. Speer, democratic candi-
date for State Treasurer, presented his
claims in a forcible and convincing manner
At noon, Governor A. H. Colqutt arrived,
and large crowd gathered in the court
house. Judge Sessions introduced Hon.
Henry r. Jackson, of Savannah, who, in an
eloquent speech gave the reasons why he
was for Gov Colquitt in this campaign.
Gov. Colqutt followed in speech of one
hour and half, and was frequently APP
plauded as he answered some of the charges
Heretofore made against him. His speech
was winning. forcible and good humored.
Some half hour later, Col. S. B. Spencer, of
Atlanta, replied, in behalf of Norwood in
an able speech in which he was loudly APP
plauded After all we have had plenty of
speech making from both sides +; the people
have made up their minds and are ready to
render their verdict, and we trust we will
have no more speeches on the guhernatOrial
race Let men who differ agree to disagree
and vote according 10 their convictions Of
right and duty, and not be influenced by
passion and prejudice.
...All Wool Black Cashmeres Scots to 81
at Lindley & Barnes.
...SNAKY.-For four years the track of a
large snake has been seen around the house
of Mr. Porter Grggs, at Lost Mountain.
One day last week his snakeship boldly at
tackled the fowls in the yard. Mr. Griggs
shot him with his gun his daughter fired at
him with pistol, and Mrs. Griggs pitchfork-
ed him to the ground. The snake fought
bravely and yielded only when the combin-
ed forces arrayed against him, overpowered
and slaughtered him. He was rattIesnake
and measured / feet in length, had II rat
ties, teeth one inch long and his head was
three inches across the eyes. He is done
eating chickens In three years, in 100
yards Of his house. Mr. Griggs has killed
| II mocca>ins, horned snake, l rattlesnake
and of unknown species. He thinks he
has about got them killed out.