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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

A man built house worth Sl0,-
600 OF Andover, Mass, without
spending dollar. He bought all ma
terial on six months time, and at the
end of that time refused to pay. All
the stuff wac fast 10 the house, which
be had sold to bis wife. The labor
was obtained on the same plan, and
even the widow who boarded the
workmen was swindled The man
lives placidly in. his fine residence,
but is not greatly loved by his neigh
bora.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

Ex-senator Gordon, of Georgia,
who is getting his engineers togeth
er for the building of the Georgia
Western Railroad, says thst in the
North there has been more interest
in the South during the last six
months than was manifested 10 the
last ten years. Everybody whom
) Gen. Gordon met in the North seem
ed anxious to invest in the South.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
THE BARN ESVILLE FAILURE.

The more recent developments in
the failure of ID. J Evans, Barnes
vile merchant, if true, show it to be
one OF the most corrupt business fail
ures that ever occurred in Georgia.
Having gained the confidence and
trust of the community, hs has sys
tematicslly and deliberately robbed
all who trusted him, Evans borrowed
from J. G Collier at various times
since last fall, over ooe thousand
dollars. He borrowed 81 ,065 of az
aged lady in Colloden. He borro~ed
of Mr.. Henry Wood 81, 250. All of
these sums have been borrowed re-
Gently ard are now lost Several
merchants of Atlanta and Macon are
heavy losers. In Atlanta, Paul Jones
loses $500: Dickey Brothers, $3.50;
j. J. Williams & Co, 1925, Ia Ma
con, Nussehaum & Danenburg loses
$500; and S. T. Coleman 4 Co.,
ST. 700. Various other mercantile
firms loose smaller sums
In addition to this, Evans. in one
way and another, owed member Of
people of GAINESVILLE when he ab
seconded. He owed the Wylies, Of
Atlanta, large sum, which. howev-
err was secured by mortgage,
The failure is estimated 81 SO, 900.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
DEATH OF a NOTED HOG.
New Vow Sun.

The "Kinderhook Glu!ton" is
dead. He was found unconscious in
yard at Valatie, Columbia county,
on Wednesday. His name was AL
exauder Grant, and every body along
the Hudson river knew of him and
his remarkable appetite. he would
eat as long as anything eatable re,
manned before him. 1t is alleged
that at one sitting he has eaten
twenty pounds of solids and drank a
gallon of milk and coffee Five
pounds Of beefsieak were regarded
by him as but an appetizer, and I'm
less such side dishes as halt peck
Of potatoes, a whole boiled cabbage,
big pie and complete pudding
were provided also, he insisted that
he had only luuched A coroner's
Jury decided that CRAFTS de th was
due TO apoplexy.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

A shooting affray occurred at
Camphellton between Mr ]. Whit
ley, Of Douglas county, and two
brotEErs by the name of Humphrey,
who Ives at Campbellton The first
named was shot in the right hip, re
ceiving 3 wound which, though an
ugly flesh wound, is no, serious nor
Dangerous. Neither of the other
parties received sn injury. The orr
gin Of the difficulty was not learned
beyond that whiskey was one of the
causes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

While the President is preparing
TO attack the Mormons in Utah, they
are spreading to Arizona and New
Mexico. There is quite number
of them in the latter territory, sever
al of them members of the legisla
ture; and it is proposed to establish
a Mormon newspaper. We are like
ly to have a Mormon question soon
10 New Mexico and Arizona, as well
as Utah.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
Legal Blanks on Hand

Criminal Warrants, Land and Mort
gage Deeds, Justice Fifas and Summonses
Waiver Notes, Summons of Garnishment,
Garuishment Affidavit and Bond, Affidavit
Bond and Attachment, Writ Declaration Of
Notes and Accounts and other Legal Blanks
or sale al the Journal Office.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

The trouble in the Cincinnati Re-
publican camp where the differences
of the German aud Prohibition Re-
publicans have split the party npon
the nomination for Mayor, is the
natural result Of the shel,ering of
t@o aptsgonistic elements 10 che
fold II is DOT the first outbreak Of
the kind nor will il be the last. The
trouble will even,uslly spread
thraughou: the country and become
q factor IL other than city elections
For years the Republican managers
have cantrived to hold both these fac
tions by always promising ard new
dong aughs for either, but the
increasing size of the German Re
publican element has made it boider
and more aggressive, and At row
takes occasional opportunity to dc
tate affairs ia the party. This rOuses
the Inhibition Republicans, end 3
spit. as 10 Cincinnati, ia The newt
able result.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
NOTICE. BRIDGE BuILDEPN.

Will be let to the lowest bidder before the
Court House door in Marietta. on the 23d day
OF April. 1881. the contract for bniding bridge
across Big AlatOona Greek on the Sandlown
road leading from Acworth
The Bri &c is TO be beam truss. sixty six
(66j fert long, with rock and dirt abutm+rts at
each end of said bridge of sufficient length to
facilitate travel. Specifications of timbers aud
irons. and the plan of said Bridge can be seen
at my office. The Contractor to give bond with
two good and solvent sureti-s ior he faithful
performance Of the confrsct, and indemnity OF
the county for such failure
Warrants on the County Treasurer will be
issued in payment for said work, on its COM
pletion and acce ptsnce. This March 22d, 1851.
II ~ HAMMETT. Orgy.
Also at The same time and place, the contract
for building Bridge across Little Allatoona
Creek near Frank y Cowan's. said Bridge to
b. sixty (6i') feet long with proper abutmonts.
Plan and specifications can he seen at my office
Contractor to give bond aud security for faith
ful performance of contract and indemnity Of
county for failure Warrants as above This
March 22d, 1e5I
Fl NJ HAMMETT, Ord'y.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

A young man of Keokuk, Iowa,
importuued his fancee to name the
day for their marriage. Upon her
saying she would marry him the fol
lowing month, be threw his arms
around her and embraced her. He
was not conscious of using unusual
strength, but the girl suddenly fell
back dead in his arms. Heart dis-
ease is supposed to h We been the
cause.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
GEORGIA-Cobb County

To all whom it may concern; Mary a.
Gains having in proper form applied TO me for
pefmanent letters OF administration on thu es-
iass IT Edmond 2 Gaines, late of said comfy.
This il 10 cite all aud singular the creditors
and next a kin f E. i. Gains be and APP
pear al my otfiee within the time allowed by
law, and show cause il any they can why per
manant administration should not be granted to
the applicant Tits March 2Sth, lSSI,
IL. NJ HAMMETF Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

The New York Times-the lead
ing and abIest republican journal in
the United States is dissatisfied
With the bargaining between the ad-
miuislration, the republican senators
and Malone. The Times is sorry
to believe iu this arrangement. The
federal patronage promised land
which the administration has already
partly bessowed) is locked upon as
reprehensible aud injurious to the
party. 1t is a league with repudia
ton. The adoption of Malone and
his party, says the Times, drought
about by the means which are be-
lieved to be about to be adopted,
would cost the republican party a
great deal more than it can possibly
gain frem the possession of a maiori-
ty in the United States Senate"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
A TRAMP's FORTUNE.

Grossman was a German tramp
five years ago. He located in the
ore fields in the western part of Lee
high county, Penn, fell in love and
married a young girl, with whom he
lived few years and then suddenly
disappeared Last July he reap
peared equally as suddenly, and with
piles of money. He bad inherited
500, 900 from deceased relative, he
said. His wife 10 the meantime had
takan anoihers husband, but husband
No. 2 was readily released when
husband No | came with his show
of wealth. Grossman bought fine
house, clothed his wife in elegant ap>
parel, bought her jewelry, fine fur
riture, horses carriages, sleighs and
fancy stock, and lived like king.
His $4,000 lasted him just seven
months, and was speut in the most
lavish manner. The last properly
he had, some twelve acres Of land,
has Just been sold by the sheriff.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
GEORGIA-Cobb County

Cargel Drake, having applied to the Court
to have Will Kelly. minor about fourteen
wears of age bouad to him this is therefore to
notify all persons interested. to show cause, if
any tl,es cam. AT my office on Monday the n
day of May next, why said lhinor should not he
bound CUT az prayed for. This March % ISL
H. NJ t.AMMETT. Ordiy
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

In the revised translaiion OF the
Bible, which will soon appear, II IS
said that the word hell ia changed to
hadee. What then does hell mean 7
Quitmau Free Press.
You ough. to know-you are a
married man.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
GEORGIA-Pickens County :

Ordinary's Office, March 24th, 1881,
Whereas, LYDIA Jones, guardian of r. T..
Jones, ". A. Jones and S p. Cross. represents
to the court in her petition duly filed that she
has fully discharged her trust as such guardian.
This is therefore to cite all persons concerned
tc file their objection if any exist, why said
guardian should MOI be discharged from her
Guardianship, and receive letters of dismission
on the first Monday in May 1881
W K. ALLEN, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

The successful man of this world
works like slave until be makes
his fortune, and then watches it like
a detective the rest of his life. All
this is done for his board and
clothes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

The United States Senate is ell
oaoed in a deadlock the Democrats
refusing to ratify the Malone bar
gain. ard the Republicans refusing
20 20 in with the Executive business.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

The increase of Methodism is one
of the wonders Of religious growth.
Founded in l74l by John Wesley,
there are now 4 100000 communing
members of the church, an total
population of %, 100000
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

Rome is in bad luck A few days
ago she was flooded and now she has
a bank failure Quitman Free Press.
Next she will have the Georgia
Press Convention
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
GEORGIA-Cobb County:

Application will be made to the courtsof Or
binary Of +Cobb county, at the first regular
term atrer the expiration Of four weeks from
this notice for leave to sell interest in Haral-
son county. belonging to the minor heirs of L.
NJ. Aldridge, decreased, for .the benefit OF said
minors This March %. 1cS1
n. A. E. ALDRIDGE. Guardian.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
Watch and Clock Repairing.

A D. RUEDE desires to inform the public
that he is stili engaged in Clock, Watch and
.Trwelry repairing ana all Other work in his
line All work entrusted 10 him shall be done
promptly, faithfully and warranted to give sal
isfaetion. Shop in the store house formerly
occupied by Mrs Castle on the north side OF
public square adjoining Mrs. Anderson hill
liusry store.
A D. RUEDE
~ L
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
Winters & Legg.
MARIETTA, Jan Il, 1851.
Dissolution.

The firm of Winters. Alexander & Legg is
this day dissolved by limitation. All debts
will be collected by Wiut-r- Il Legg. who will
be found at NcLelIan's old stand. We would
urge all persons in arrears for Guano or sup
plies to pay promptly. A 50 in order to close all
accounts. We will receive The money for Bone
Dust bought last fall a. CASH PRICE until the
10th day of this meath.
WINTERS ALEXANDER & LEGG.
Jan. lst 1881
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

All persons having demands against the rs
tate Of Henry L. Hicks. late Of said &c inty. de
ceased, are hereby notified to present them as
the law require, and all persons indebted to
said estate will make immediate payment TO
the nadersiga. The March Is ISL.
RI HICKS.
G. P JOHNSON. Adm's.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

Now, Sammy. have you read the
story If Joseph 7" "Oh, yes, uncle !"
"Well, then, what wrong did they
do when they sold their brother I"
They sold him too cheap"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

The ladies' of Alexandria, Va,
have sent Senator Hill magnificent
bouquet.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

Mr.. Jewett E. Devote, editor of
the Columbus Enquire Sun is dead
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

The Charleston News and Courier
mourns the lease Of the Air>Line to
the Richmond and Danville.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

Where you can't find good look
ing glass you'l! scarcely 6nd good
looking lass, either.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
g eorgia-Cobb County:

Jacob R Daniel has applied for exemption
of personality, and will pass upon the same
at 10 O'Clock a m, On the 18th day Of April
1881 at my office. This 23d day OF March 1851.
II. NJ HAMMETT Ordy
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
MI s. M. A. Freeman.
Marietta, March II. 1881.
Georgia-Cobb County

John Kimbal has applied for exemption of
personally and will pass upon the same al
10 o'clock a. m on the 18th day OF April 1901
at my Office This 23d day of March 1881.
H. NJ. HAMMETT, Ord'y.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

Mr.. 7. B. Dyer, of 'ruskegee, Ala.
has failed for $4,000.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
rew Advertisements
Take Notice.
pleA1xFNs sHERIFF SALE

yFill hsgold brfore the Court House door in
NE towe q Jasper 10 raid county on the first
fues7fay ssF-s-s'sss ISL. between the legal hours
of sale iha ieliosging property to-wit 100 acres
more OF ieze. Of ioi Of land No 272 in the oath
district aud 20 section Of Pickens county. Lev
led on a. The property of John S. Bradley TO
safety tax s e, for State and county taxes,
Va. ssid. a s Bradley. Levy made and re-
turned r w. I Gable, l.. G. Property
pointed q. b Price. Tax Collector.
K s HENDERSON, Sheriff.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

The prisoners confined in the Jail
Of Houston county, escaped Monday
night Iast. The prisoners who es-
capeT are James Hammond, white,
committed for burglarizing the store
If A. ID Scbilling & Co, and Alfred
Mitchell, alias Brown, colored, for
hogl sseaSing
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

Marietta. Ca, Thursday, April z, 1891.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07
garietta 9ullrnaL

y - Editors.
A. MASSEY,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-07

Marietta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-24
HALLOWELL.

That fine operate cantata, "The Hay
makers" in two parts. G. T.. Whitmore,
manager and director, will be performed in
Wilson Hall in this city, on Thursday and
Friday evenings. March Srd and 4th, with
characteristic costumes and orchestral ac-
compartment. Great preparation for bring
ner has been made, and we doubt not our
citizens will give deserved encouragement to
those who have labored assduously for
this entertainment. Secure tickets at Heath :
drug store.
The Hook and Ladder boys had their
annual concert and ball in Wilson Hall, on
Friday evening, Feb. llth. We learn that
the hall was tastefully decorated. and that the
entire arrangements were carried out sue
cessfully and satisfactorily to all concerned.
We regretted exceedingly our inability to
attend the art exhibition in the library build
ing in this city. the past week. We learn
that the exhibition was even more successful
than that of last year, and will add materially
to the fame of the artists as well a. to the
funds of the library association.
A social camp fire" will be observed by
John b. Hubbard Post. &. A. r.. at their
hall in this city, this Thursday evening. The
occasion will undoubtedly be one of great
interest to the comrades generally.
Hallowell No. 3,Steam Fire Company, cele
brated their first annual masquerade on
Wednesday evening of this week, in most
successful and brilliant manner, in Wilson
Hall. Music by Cnandler's Band.
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GARDINER.

Warren Division S. of +. celebrated the
thirtv-sixth anniversary of their organization
Monday evening last in very appropriate
manner. Some excellent exercises, consisting
of music. readings and declarations were
nrepared by the younger members, and
speeches were made by the older members.
The company. which numbered
25O, adjourned to the supper
fable spread with bountlful
renast of rastries and oyster stews. pleas
ant time was enjoyed. and before its close a
few games were INDUCED in by the Younger
members The Seth anniversary finds the
Order in prosperous condition. 1t mas
during the past year received considerable
accession to its numbers, and the finances
show good management. This is an Order
that deserves the support OF our temperance
citizens. 80,
The large oil painting in Haley's show
window is offered to the person or organization
that receives the most votes small fee Is
charged for each vote. and the proceeds VIII
he devoted to the library building PROJECT
Thus far the knights of Pythias lead In the
contest In James Stones SHOW wihoo"
,here is clock of beautiful design and mosi
exquisite workmanship "Iie" VIM "
10 the lady who receives the most votes
The temperance laborers VINO nave Trans
sarrad their field of action to South Gardiner
ave finding their efforts attended with marked
success. Quite large number from this
Mace attend these meetings and say that
great work is being done. q,
Mr.. Alvin Hartman of Pittston accidental
,v mt one of his thumbs out of joint Mon
j,r DIR. Strout fixed it up for him but h
will be unable to work for week or So III
was insured.
Mr.. Everett johnson. an employee IN tn
,,srble works of Mr. Hiram Preble. is con
fined to his house with quite serious illness
Mr. Clifford, agent for the American Bibl'
Society. was announced from the pulpit Il
be in town this week.
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WASHINGTON.
Republican Caucus.

WASHINGTON, February %. cancus of
republican members was held in the hall of
the House of Representatives. this afternoon.
Mr.. Frye (of Me, presided. The discussion
opened by Mr.. Lapham (of y. y who
made stalwart speech. and counselled OPP
position to any arportionment bill which
would disturb the relative strength of two
parties, particularly any basis of apportion-
ment by which the republican States of the
North would be affected disadvaDtageously
He urged resistance to any proposition
which would fix the number of representa-
tives at any figure below $40. He was fol-
lowed BY Mr.. Briggs (of \. H. and Mr.
Butterworth {of Ohio,) both favoriBg the
proposition. Mr.. Haskell (of Kansas advo-
Gated 80 a. the most satisfactory number to
the Western States, but was willing to com
promise upon 3l9. A resolution was finally
adopted that republicans refuse to vote for
any apportionment bill which fixes the num-
Der OF representatives at less than 3l9.
Committee Work.
The Senate judiciary committee today,
again postponed action on the Supreme Court
and Circuit Court nominations of Messrs.
Matthews and Billings, and also on New
York nominations for L. S. Marshal and dis
trict attorney.
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Bright Cattle Market.

BosroN February p.
Cattle. sheep. swine
At market this week 2,726 1000 ~ 800
Last week 1868 500 1865,
Western cattle. 2,3.i. Eastern cattle. rs; Mich
cows and Norihern cattle, 100. Neals. lse.
Reef Cattle. extra quality, 600a6.25.
Brighton hides, u asc. country do 5a7ic.
Brighton iallow, 81 &C; country do IaJc.
Calf skins, lie; sheep aDdlau. skins :is5s2 %
each.
The past week cattle have cost higher In the West
and fair demand lvr export has been noted. The
quality of cattle in the aggregate has been Of bet
ter grade than week ago. Prices ruled higher, but
when quality il considered good rea-
son for quoting advance. In Eastern cities there
was a light run and small showing of prime beey -
offered.
Working oxen-Tbe supply in the market was
light, with fair demand We quote sales 81 one
pair. girth n, in, live weight 2,7Oc rs at sl40
pair.
Mich cows and springers-Tbere few from
Maine, light. and veTy few choice offered
We quote sales Of Z choice and calves al
4l40.
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State of Maine.

kENNEBEC ss:-supcrior Court, Feb. r, ISL
TDA RHODES Libt. vs.. RANSOM RHODES.
/ Upon the annexed writ and libel, ii is ordered
that notice thereof be given 10 the
libellcc. by publishing attested copy
of the same, or abstract of them together with
this order thereon, three weeks successfully In
the kcnnebee journal. (thc first time in the Daily
newspaper printed in Augusta, in said county Of
kcnncbcc, the last publication To he thirty days Mt
least before the next term OF said Court to he holden
nj Augusta within and for said county of kennebec,
the first TUESDAY Of April next. that he may
then aud there appear in said Court and answer 10
said ibcl, IL he see fit.
A. &. OTIS. Clerk.
Abstract Of the Libel
This i libel for divorce from the bonds of matri
mOny inserted in writ Of attachment, dated Jan.
Il, 1881, in which the said Ida Rhodes alleges that
she lawfully married to the said Ransom Rhodes
Aug 2s, lS7. at Lvnn'. in the county of Penobscot
and has had by him two children, Edward l.. and
Lillian; tda she has conducted herself as u chaste,
faithful and afiectiOnae wife, but that the said Ran
som Rhodes has treated the lbclant with extreme
cruelty, that he is hnbitually Incorporate, has
failed to support your hbeani great part Of the
time since their intermarriagc, and that finally on
the 18th day of August, a. ID. 1850, without cause
provocafion he wfully deserted and abandoned her
and has not returned to her Wherefore she prays
for u divorce and for the custody of the two chill
drcn. She further alleges and makes oath that she
has used reasonable diligence ascertain the present
residence of her said husband but has been unable
TO do so. Her
Witness, J. g. sotLE. IpA y RHODES.
Writ and libel rcturnable TO said February term.
Addamnum 900. SouIe and Lyford. Waterviilc,
Attorneys to plaintiff.
A true copy of the order Of the court with abstract
Of the libel.
Attest A. G.. OTIS, Clerk.
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Hundreds of testimonials from residents of
our own State of Maine show that TwITcHELL
Cu.xPIIS & Co.'S NEURALGIc ANoDYNE is a
rure cure for all diseases of neural5ic ma
ture. chilblains, etc: and also for sore
throats, toothache. collie, cramps, diarrhpa.
cuts and sprains. 1t is invaluable, and never
fails 10 do all that is claimed for it. Ii is the
best and cheapest liniment known. and is
sold by all medicine dealers and country
stores in large bottles at % cents.
Jan 3Ofeow&w1y