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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

SOUTH Carolina has just furnished
the world with one of those so-called
"affairs of honor" that disgrace the
darker periods of civilization. A
good old citizen, Col. Shannon was
killed in a duel by young man
named Cash. They had dispute !;
Cash challenged Shannon, who de-
clined to fight duel, 90 the ground
that it was o violation of law. Tie
was posted by Cash as a coward and
scoundrel, and insulted and logged
until 10 despertiOn, he agreed to set
tie the difficulty with pistols. The
duel was fought, and Shannon killed
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
MUD CREEK RIPPLBs.

I'VE never had better prospects 1"r
good corn crop than we have at the present.
Cotton is small but fruiting finely. Plenty
of rain at the right time.
Politics rising, but the farmers are
afraid to indulge too much until we get
through laying by, which will he in about
fifteen days.
The negroes are jubilant over their vic
tory in defeating no fence, but il is contend
ed by the whites who were in favor OF nc
fence that it was carried by twenty MAORI
tv in this district, because no one was emit
tied to vote in that election but those that
were allowed by the act to petition, that is,
the .'freeholders." The negroes boast thai
VIXEN the whites try to pass a dog law u
will end like no fence did. OREGON.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
Protect your Little Ones

from Cholera Infantum, and yourself and fami-
Iv from sudden attacks of Coles, Cramps, Dys-
rnt4ry Diarrhea and Cholera Morbus by keep
inc Parker's Ginger Tome always at hand =
This superb bowel corrective afo speedily
curea all disorders of the stomach, and thOua'
ands who have for years sought reliefin vain
from Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervousness, Low
Spirits. Sierplessness. Liver Disorder, CoStive-
ness. Heartburn, Papitstion of the heart, Dis
tresr in the Stomach. Coated Tongue, etc /, have
found most complete cure 10 this comforting
jnvigorant Buy so cent or Sl.OO bottle and
try Il sold By ali fret class druggist.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
To tie Voters of Cobb Countu:
This Is the Season

tion ss medicine AduIteratad WHISTLES are as
luxurious IA adulterated Drugs, and the effect on
the system is precisely the same-t kills.
would state from my own knowledge that |
w. HARPER's Nelson County Whiskey is not
aduterated, and ON that account can recon
mend it to those seeking an article fully matur
ed and scrupulously Pure.
Respectfully,
JOHN H. COOPER.
Marietta, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

The New York World is very
careful in its political predictions. -
Hence, more than the weight of the
average prediction attaches to its
statement that "there is little doubt
that General Hancock will not need
any of the votes of New York in or
der to be elected, although he is quite
certain to receive all of them"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
Pre-eminent

as an elegant hair dressing stands Parker's
Hair B4lsam, deservedly popular for beautiful
hair it produce, and its cleansing and healing
nronerties. Commencing at the roots. it pro-
motes a luxuriant growth of hair, and unfailiDgly
restores gray or faded hair to its original color
yiviug a soft. rich and lustrous appearance Of
great beauty 1t is pleasantly cooling to the
sesIp. eleanses it from DauGruH cures itching
and bumors. and stops falling of the hair. 1t
is perfectly harmless, exqusltely perfumed;
never coils The skin or gums the hair. aud
pleares everybody by its MANY excellent and
attractive vualities. \ patron assures US that
he has used u different hairs preparations and
Thai Parker's II air Balsam surPasses them all:
Sold in large bottles at only so cents and sI.OO
bv all first c,sss druggist.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

A bolt of lightning struck the
house of Mrs B. Y. Sage, of Atlanta,
and knocked her daughter, Miss
Fanny, senseless. AS she fell she
was caught by a gentleman standing
near her. In a few moments she
was restored to Consciousness, and is
now doing well.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

A contemporary, congratulating
mother, says, "Here is our GR- i"
Ne do not want to mention any
James, but desire to say simply that
We have an opinion of journalist
rho will hold out single finger to
ne of his fraternity.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

at looks like the scene of a great
oattle," remarked traveller, view
ing the work a recent cyclone at the
West. eyes," said the native SOL
,mnly, and without removing his
'ipe, "the place was tux by storm"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

LEADING and influential repubIi
cans 10 the north are hocking to
Hancock like guests to a wedding
feast. Many of the military men of
influence who never took a special
interest in politics, but who always
voted the republican ticket, are loud
and earnest in their praises of Gen.
Hancock, and say that they will
vote for him.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
Legal Blanks on Hand.

Criminal Warrants, Land and Mort
gage Deeds, Justice Fifas and Summonses
Waiver Notes, Summons of Garnishment
Garnishment Affidavit and Bond, Affidavit
Bond and Attachment Writ Declaration of
Notes and Accounts, and other Legal
Blanks, for sale at the Journal Office.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
ACWORTH.

The dry weather have played havoc
with the garden vegetables and corn crops
are being burned up.
The Democrats are still enthused at
Hancocks nomination.
DIR. A. G. Thomas will commence a
series of meeting here in the Christian
church Wednesday night MACK.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

DR.. Tanner, of Michigan, has
been fasting since the 26th of June,
in New York, closely watched by
doctors, to see that he takes no food.
So far he has had nothing bat lit
tie water to rinse out bis mouth.
He is greatly reduced in flesh, but
is able to walk about and talk quite
lively. He proposes to fast forty
days.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
Millinery Goods,

consisting of Straw Bonnets, Hats Trimmings,
Ribbons, Laces, Edgings. Ties. Gloves. Hand
kerchiefs, &e., &c. Samples sent free Of
charge. Will take pleasure in ordering any
thing not in stock for any one. AL orders hll-
ed promptly and at moderate prices. Cal
and examine goods.
Marietta. March 4Th, 1880.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

A Galveston gentleman had oc:
casion to 60 into dentists shop to
have tooth pulled. In order to
nerve himself up to the ordeal the
sufferer had taken several strong
drinks of whisky, The dentist, who
had never seen the sufferer before,
examined the tooth and then retired
for a few moments into the back
room. When the dentist reaPpear-
ed be had two revOlvers and a bow
lie knife strapped on his person. -
After placing large shot gun in a
convenient corner the dentist ap-
preached the sufferer with the for
ceps. What in the name of heav-
en- does all this mean 2 gasped the
man in the chair. when a mans
breath smells of emotional insanity,
like yours, am not going to exas'
perate him unprepared. You may
be Jim Currie himself, for all |
know" As the dentist was after
ward seen alive 90 the streets, the
Inference is that Currie is not 10
Galveston.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
Manhood How Lost. How Restored


17sIERu just published, new edition OF
ZeLEkMA DR.. Culverwells Celebrated
GEakw Essay on The radical cure with
ont medicine) of SPERMAToRRgGA or Semi
nal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal INIPoTEN
CY Mental and Physical Incapacity, Impede
ment- to Marriage etc. also, Consumption,
Epilepsy and fits, induced.by selfindulgence or
sexual extravaganza, &c
Tie celebrated author, in this admirable Es-
saw. clearly demons rates, from thirty years
successful practice that The alarming eopss-
ouences OF self abuse may be radically cured
without the dangerous Of internal medicine
or the application Of the knife; pointing out
mode of cure at once simple. certain. and effect
ua. by means of which every sufferer. no mat
ter what his condition may be, may cure him
self eheaply, privately, and radically.
q This leci ure should be III the hands of
every youth and every man in the land.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, 40 any
address, postpaid on receipt of six ee9ss or two
postage stamps
Address the Puhl's!isr,
THE CULVERWELL MEDICAL CO.
al Ann St, New York, n Y Post Office Box
1886
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

Savannah is we'll represented
among the summer visitors at Mari-
eta. Gen. Henry R. Jackson is
among the number.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

prying gossIps to the NEEDLE class.
Say, Frank Irwin, Esq, what can
you add to the aboveY
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

The volume of Shakespeare which
Col Bob Ingersoll uses instead of a
family Bible has inscribed on the
back, "Tbe Inspired Book" %
the sides is the legend, "The Vol
ume of the Brain" In the middle
of the book are blank pages for the
family register.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

"DuD you ever know man who
grew rich by fraud, continue success
full through life and leave fortune at
death 7" This question was put to
a gentleman who had been 10 bust,
ness forty years. After rejecting
awhile he said: "Not one. | have
seen many men become rich as if by
magic and win golden opinions, when
some little thing led to an exposure
of their fraud, and they fell into dis
grace and rein. Arson, perjury,
murder and suicide are common
crimes, with those who make haste
to be rich regardless of the means"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

A woman whose name is not given
has confessed to Judge Nelson, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, that she has just
discovered that the man whom she
had married, and with whom she has
been living with for the past three
years, was her brother, al illigiti-
mate son of her mother. They were
born in Sweden, and her mother
came to this country some years ago.
She subsequently, followed with her
aunt, and boy who went by another
name, and who has lived 10 the
family as an adopted son, was left
behind. When he became a man
be came 10 this country, aud she
met him. 10 due time they we're
married, and the result of the union
is little girl. Her mother, upou
learning of the marriage, informed
her daughter about the latter's hus'
band. Suit will be commenced to
declare the marriage null and void
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
ANNOUNcEM ENTS.

To Voters Of Cobb County:
thereby announce myself a candidate for
re election to the office of Sheriff Of Cobb
county at the election to be held on the first
Wednesday, 9Th day of January, 1881.
VIM. =. STEPHENS.
FOR SHERIFF.-We are authorized to
announce the name of WILLIAM L.
COOPER us candidate for Sheriff of Cobb
county, with ELISHA N. KNIGHT as
Deputy Sheriff, with the promise if elected,
10 give undivided time to faithful discharge
OF the duties of the office.
To tie Voters Of Cobb County,:
Iannounce myself candidate for the
office of Receiver of Tax Returns, and re-
specially solicit your support.
ARCHIBALD SMITH, JR.
To the Voters Of Cobb County:
hereby announce myself candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Cobb county, cleo.
ton first Wednesday in January 1881. II
elected, pledge myself to give my entire
time and attention to the office. | will
thank my friends to rally to and give me
their support. WILLIAM P. WARD.
Lost Mountain, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15
LADIES BAZAAR.

MRS TIL. MATTHEWS DESIRES TO
inform the public thai she has opened at her
Residence, third house below the Court House
ON Street. leading to National Cemetery. fresh
selected stock Of new aud beautiful
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

A::change of only 5000 votes in
pennsylvania gives the State to the
emocrats. Does anybody doubt
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-07-15

IA. REYNOLDS, Jr., Dentist
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08
Jerome Park Races.

Jerome Park, Oct. THE first race on
the programme to-day was fora $500 purse,
the winner to be sold at auction for $1,000
one mile and one rurlong. There were three
starters; Una, the favorite, led from the
start to the finish, winning by q length, with
Surge second. Time, 2:00l.
Second race, champagne stakes, for two.
year ODDS three,fourths of mile; ten start
ers; Lady Roseberry won by length Spar
ia second, Bonnie Lassio third; Thera and
others we'll up. Time, l:lS!.
Third race, grand national handicap stakes,
two miles and quarter had four starters;
Monitor took the lead and held it till near
the finish, when Unicas got his nose in front
and won; Ferida and Franklin were away off.
Time 4:054.
Fourth raco one mile, seven starters; Rip
pile won easily by four lengths; Thorald sec.
ond; Olive third. Time, l;47.
Fifth race, one mile and furlong, had six
starters; Judge Murray won by length ard
half; Damon second; Little Buttercup
third. Tine 2:04l.
Some of the horses suffered slightly from
opizootie.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08
building Permits.

Dallas continues to improve, and large
nunber of buildings, most of which are for
business purposes, are in course of cree ion.
Besides this, great improvements are being
constantly made and the town is daily grow
Ing more clty-like in every respect. The
building permits for tho past three weeks
are MS follows:
j. Nj. Dram, two story brick, % by so
feet, on South Elm, Just south of Poydras:
cost 81 900.
j. w. Jones, two.story frame, opposite
Union depot; cost $500.
Hide. house, nosr Texas Is Pacific round.
house, 40 by 100 feet; cost 81, 800.
One-story frame dwelling, ON East Pacific
avenue; cost $3.50.
Tom Morris, two'story frame, 90 by 30
feet, corner OF Evergreen and Pochahontas
streets; cost 5000.
5. Nelson, one-story frame, "A by 40 feet
north side of Wood street, cost $3.50
j. g. Bogel, a three'story brick, % by 60
feet, corner of Elm and Ervay streets; cos.
So 900.
IL. Blskely, one'story brick, Is by % feet
at Central and Elm street crossing; cost 5000.
d.. Momand, one-story frame, Is by 80
feet, on north side of jackson street, east of
Harwood; cost $780,
iOne-story frame, 20 by 80 feet, corner of
Evergreen and st, Louis streets; cost 5000.
O. g. Weyersberg, one story frame, 20 by
so feet, corner Of Main and Ervay streets;
cost $500.
Lizzie Hanly, two.story frame addition to
building on nth side of Wood street, cost
$500.
j. l. Tichenor, two story frame, 20 by 20
feet, corner of Elm street and Central rail.
road crossing; cost $500
John Marini, one.story frame, south side
of Main street, east of Rarwood: cost 50 900.
f. Fendrich, twostory brick, "a by SO
feet, on south side OF jackson street and
west of Ervay; cost $4,000.
j, Tooley, a two.story frame, IA by 30
feet, corner of Good and Monument streets
cost $500
Mrs. +, Z, Wheat, a two.story frame, 40
by 6S feet west side of Carter street : cost
$4,000 '
Mrs. Turner one-story frame, l6 by &c
foot, south side of Main and east of Leonard;
cost $780,
A. Il. Hensely, two. story frame, Is by 40
feet, north side of Ross avenue, near Pearl
street; cost $500.
One-story Frame 20 by 80 feet, north side
of Polk street cost $780,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08
A Noble woman Conc.

We were shocked and inexpressibly panied
last evening to hear Of the death of Mrs. Julia
Mitchell, the esteemed wife of our fellow.
citizen, Colonel G. S. Mitchell, and who
bfeathed her last nj about o'clock p. m.
Returning from the north to her home
alittle over week ago, in excellent health,
her sudden taking off is a fearful common
!ary on the uncertainty of life. Mrs. Mitchell
was the daughter of Ex-Governor Rector, OF
Arkansas, and was woman, wife and mother,
on whom, because OF her many memorable
merits, the friends that knew her best had
set the seal of primacy, and whose
hearts are this morning craPed in rove.en-
.ial recolections as they view the paid
tablet that was but so lately roseate with u
wealth of health. To the husband whose
hopes now lie lluttering on the ground in the
presence of this Calvary of woe, to the chill.
drsn whose springtime of life must grow
rsle and pulseless in this October blast that
has thus rudely iniruded grief that sits sob
bling in their aching hearts, we tender oul
sinterest coincidence. 1t is an irreparahl,
event, and let US trust that sorrows cross be
low is surmountcd by the yictor's crown
above.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08

Mississippi Il Ohio railroad, held here to-day,
there was full discussion of the question
at issue in relation to the sale of the road in
November next, and remedies to DO sought
looking to the postponement or prevention
Of sale. Owing to the absence of the counsel
commissioners from Lynchburg Norfolk and
Petersburg, no definite action was taken,
except to appoint u committee to confer with
other stockholders and above named counsel
commissioners as to the expediency of call
ing general meeting of the stockholders to
adopt measures to prevent if possible, the
sale of the road.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08
PERSO

II. f. Kirkpatrick, of New Orleans, is in
the city.
SAINT, Spang, of Philadelphia is at the
Windsor.
Sheriff Wilson, of kaufman county, is in
the city.
J. 7. Rogers, of st, Louis, is at tho Grand
Windsor.
Q, D. Wingheld, OF Richmond Virginia, is
in the city.
G. S. Townley, of New York, is registered
at the Windsor.
Hon. DIN Wellborn returned Wednesday
night from a western canvass.
Nose Hirsch, of Lean & H. Blum, of Gal.
weston, is stopping at the Windsor.
II. Il. Chaplin, prominent citizen of Fort
Griffin, is guest at the Grand Windsor.
II. G. Withers, connected with the land
department at Austin, is at the Grand
Windsor.
q. d. Wingfeld, representing Allen &
Ginter, tobacconists, Richmond, Va, is in
the city.
NJ. II. Smith, of the firm OF A. j. Smith Il
Co., tobacconists, Redsville, North Carolina,
IS III the Guy.
Kettle Stagsdile, Miss Jennie Rogers and
Mrs. Lou Shirly, of Mckinney, are registered
at tho Windsor.
Mrs. G. NJ. Hite and children returned
last evening from Hynsan Springs, where
they have been for the past month.
Mrs, Thomas B. Mitchell (neo Miss Clara
Brown), with her infant son, who has been in
New England four months, and attended the
ninety ninth anniversary of the massacre of
Benedict Arnold's tories, of her ancestors at
Groton, Connecticut, on the 9th of Septem-
Der, 1871, is expected home in two or three
days.
Captain James A. Sylvester, the printer,
now of New Orleans, who captured Santa
Anna, writes to Major John Henry Brown
fully endorsing his account of the capture
as recently published by him in the Dallas
HERALD, and adds that Major Brown is cor.
rect in naming, in addition to those mentioned
by Captain Sylvester's published account,
Joel d. Robson mot Robinson) of Fayette
county, as one of the men who came TO him
after he had captured Santa Anna.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08
Races nj Nashville.

Nashville, Oct. This was the first dsy
of the Nashville blood horse associations
meeting. The weather was clear and pleas.
ant, but the track was rather heavy and the
attendance moderate. First race, dash of
| l-S mil $, was won by Goldbury by two
lengths, John Carter second, Annie Augusta
third. Time POP IA Second race dash of
"a mile, f2r two'yesr.olds, won by Lilly,
Minnie Il second and General Garry third.
Time, 1919 IL. Third race, ii miles, for
three-year'olds, was won by Ventriloqust by
two lengths; Dicturn second, Blanton third.
Time, 2;2014.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08

The meetings of Major Penn are getting
under pretty good hesdwsy, despite SO many
obstacles. His opening meeting on Tuesday
night at the First Baptist church, (Mr. Cur
rvs church) was largely attended. His
meeting Wednesday night at the tent wa,
very large and enthusiastic. Ten grown
persons went forward for prayer. Mr.. Penn
has wonderful success wherever he goes, aud
it is hoped that Dallas shall be stirred under
his preaching The excellent music fur.
nished by Major Penn and his organist make
the meetings quite attractive. The meeting
hast night was largely attended, copsidsrinS
the drawing character Of Barnum. seycr,i
we're up for prayer. The Major seems nIl
of faith, and it requires great deal in Tho
attempt to capture Dallas from -
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08
YelIow.Feyer atUayann.

Washington, Oct. 7.-R. j. Perry, health
officer at Key West, Fla, telegraphs to the
national board of health to-day as follows;
A suspicious death occurred here yesterday
The party was only sick eight days. An
other death this morning is reported of
yellow fever following continued debsuch.
No new cases. The national board of health
is informed that there were fifteen deaths
from yellow fever in Havana for the week
ending September 25th. The Spanish brig
Carlos, which sailed from Havana for
Shieldsboro, Mics, September 26th, il
believed to have had yellow fever on board.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08

Mr.. j. @. Stark one of the most popular
saloon men in Texas, has assumed the pro.
prietorship of the above named bar and bill
lizard hall, and is fitting it up in every par
tlcular in irstclass manner. His bar Is
furnished with the very best of liquors,
among which is heavy supply of Glen Lee
whisky, nine years old, and which for favo.
and quality is unsurpassed in the world. His
billiard tables are all being newly cushioned
and repaired, and when completed this will
undoubtedly become one of the most popu.
lar resorts for gentlemen in Dallas. MIR.
stark has secured the services of Mr.. John
Hogan as chief and Mr.. George Waller rs
sssiatant, bar-keepers, which is an evidence
that his customers will receive polite and eff
1cent attention. He wants all his old
friends to call and see him at his new stand
n the Grand Windsor.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08


Boston, Oct. I'm response to circular
letter sent to commercial organizations
throughout the country by the board of
trade of New York, there
convened at the board OF trade rooms here
this morning representatives of hfty-one
mercantile associations, for tho purpose of
discussing and devising means for the corree-
ton of the abuse and the re.adjustment o.
trade relations and facilities, which demand
the Intervention of congress. Tho most i'm.
portsnt subject is tho proposed revision of
the navigation laws and the adoption of some
pl2n, acceptable to both owners and build.
ers, for the relief and recovery of our long
neglected shipping interests, Among the
commercial bodies represented were the fol
lowing from southern states; charlotte, n.
c., chamber of commerce. Mobile, Ala,
cotton exchange; Greenvile, 5. O., mer-
chants and cotton exchange, and the Will
mington board of trade
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-08
Episcopal Convention.

New York, Oct bishop Doane, of AL
bany, Rev. Dr. Brown, of Cleveland, ant
Rev. DR.. Thornton, of South Carolina off
clated in the second days session of The
Protestant Episcopal general convention, TO-
day. The following assistant secretaries
were appointed; Rev. DR.. Henry Austioes
OF Western New York; Rev. L P. Tschif
feiiy, OF Kentucky, and Rev. DR.. Poten
thorpe, Of Pennsylvania.