The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-06-15
THE EXCURSION
Over the Marietta and North Georgia
Railroad


Railroad
can aboard p shouted Conductor Bob
Garwood, last Thursday morning. The
bell sounded, and Engineer Chester pulled
open the throttle of the beautiful little mar
row gauge engine Joseph Kinsey, and
soon two passenger coaches full of Atlanta's
and Marietta's representative business men,
were gliding rapidly and smoothly over the
Marietta and North Georgia Railroad to-
ward Canton and Ball Ground These ex
cursionists were making this trip at the in
vitation of the railroad officials OF this new
road in order that they might see for them.
selves what a magniflcently rich, fertile
and beautiful country lay among the hills
of Cherokee and the lovely valleys OF the
flowing Etowah, where beneficent Crea
tor had so unstintingly lavished a scenery
of unequaled grandeur and deposited min
erals of untold wealth. TO invite the at
tention of capitalists to the development Of
these vast resources is what the road is seek
ing to accomplish,
Certainly these excursionists enjoyed the
ride over this new road, cheered as they
were by bright morning and the enliven
ing music so sweetly discoursed by the Ma
rietta Silver Cornet Band. Dashing swiftly
through fields of golden grain and growing
corn and cotton, leaving neat farm houses
TO the right and left, a fent conception was
given to the excurSionsts of what rich
country this road penetrated, and also OF
rural pursuits. While we believe the farms
in Cobb county evidence a more advanced,
careful and thorough cultivation than they
do in Cherokee, yet we must remember
that Cobb has had the enlightening and
stimulating influences and advantages of
railroad for a longer period than Cherokee.
But when you strike the Etowah river
bottoms, there you will see crops and soil
that will excite your envy and admiration.
Nearing Canton, the excursionsts had
their attention attracted to a field where
two hardy sons of toll were blowing each
spotted bull. There flashed wildly the re.
collection that this was the county where
Joe Brown plowed att'bob tail bull " and
formed those habits of industry and perse-
verance, and moulded sterling character
that eventually landed him into the Execu
tive Chair of Georgia. In following the ex
ample of Joe Brown, the question was
asked : "Are those men candidates for Gov
ernor?" while another exclaimed That is
the way Joe Brown got his start -
The ride to Ball Ground, the present ter
minus of the road was made in a compare
lively short time. Discriminating, the ex-
cursonists were met by Capt. Lyen and one
or two other citizens Of that embryo city.
The soul stirring music of the Cornet Band
had the magnetic effect of bringing out
from the quiet retreats of the vicinity
number of citizens, both white and colored.
Even DR.. Hawkins and his pretty black
eyed twin babies honored us with pleas
ant greeting. Truly that is a prolific and
salubrious climate.
The railroad officials had Porter, Mariet-
ta's popular restauranteur, to spread
tempting lunch at this place, which was
freely partaken Of by the excursionists.
On returning to Canton, the railroad of1ic
ials had made every arrangement for din
ner at the hotel for the 100 excursonists.
Messrs. DuPre and Holland served a mag
niticent dinner, creditable to their skill and
TASTE all of which was complimentary ten
der to the excursionists by the Marietta and
North Ga. X. r. Co. The gentlemanly
officials, G. f. Adams, Superintendent and
| J. B. Glover Treasurer, who had the ex-
curson in charge, won the gratitude Of all
for their courtesy and hospitality so agree
| ably displayed. The successful manner in
which they conducted the excursion could
not have been improved upon. After stroll
ing over Canton, an impromptu meeting
was held in the court house. Judge Teas
| ley extended a cordial welcome to the visi
tors. Speeches were then made by Judge
Jas. r. Brown, Col. Evan P Howell, Mr..
David Mayer and DR. N. A. Pratt, impart
ing valuable and interesting information,
interspersed with witticisms and amusing
anecdotes AT four O'Clock, we left Canton
with the most favorable impressions, and
returned to Marietta in ample time for the
Atlantians to view the town. The trip
was one of rare enjoyment and the crowd
orderly and refined, not mishap occurring
to mar the pleasures OF the day.
At the Kennesaw House the excurSionists
desiring to give some public expression of
thanks, passed the following
Resolved, That our thanks are returned
to the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad
Company for the pleasant excursion given
us to day. The courteous conduct of the
officers of the road, the fine track and the
good equipment of the road all contributing
to make the day pleasant and agreeable, and
one long to be remembered.
A resolution of thanks was also voted to
the Marietta silver cornet band for their
splendid music.
All of which I'VE endorse most heartily
and cordially.
ACWORTH