The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-05-17


strange freaks here lately. On last Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Pleas Shelman visited the
father of the former near Gainesville. While
Mrs. Shelman was standing on the corridor
awaiting the return of her husband, who
had gone with his brother Robert to look at
a wheat field, canary bird lit on her Shout
der. The unexpected suddenness of the
transaction somewhat frightened her, when
she knocked it off her shoulder. The bird,
not discouraged lit on Mrs. Shelman' S
head. The second time she dislodged it,
but on discovering that it was canary bird
she made an effort and succeeded in captur-
ing it. 1t had escaped from some cage and
hunger had influenced it to make friendly
overtures to Mrs. Shelman, whose beauty is
enough to attract sweet sOngsters, as
well as mankind particularly Mrs. Shell
man brought the canary home with her,
and to her glad surprise she finds it TO be a
beautiful singer.
The Rome Dramatic Association gave a
very pleasing and entertaining performance
in this place on last Friday to an apprecia-
tive audience The piece produced was en-
titled "The Last Loaf " The different roles
were sustained to an admirable degree of
excellence, that even pro essionals could
not have improved much upon in rendition.
Mrs. Motley, we thought, had a true con.
ception of her part, while Miss Lamkin did
exceptionally we'll Mr.. +. y. Mallary as
Mark Ashton, portrayed drunken hus-
band and father with touching pathos that
left deep impression. Mr. Luke McDon-
aid, as "Dick Bustle, " (Buttered side DOWN,
and Mr. Sam Crook as tom Chubbs, !"
(P P-Patty, d don't) gave the audience
some rich comicalities and lively humor
that provoked frequent outburst OF laughter.
Our people were delighted, and trust Rome
will honor us again with something equally
as meritorious.
...Spring Heel Shoes at Hirsch's.
Mr.. Edgar Anderson bought couple OF
canary birds some time ago. He let lady
have one, and carried the other home,
which by some mishap escaped from its
cage last week His father, Mr. ID. S An
derson, has a farm several miles from town,
and while tenant was blowing along the
canary lit on the horse The plowman tried
to scare il off, thinking it an omen of i'll
luck 1t persisted on remaining, but finally
flew to the house. where its tameness was
so apparent that it was caught, and Mr..
Anderson learning of the matter put in his
claim and got his canary. BY what unde
Unable instinct that bird left Mr.. Anderson S
house in town. and found its way to Mr..
Anderson farm in the country, and quietly
submitted to recapture, we are unable to
solve Mr.. Anderson vouches for these
facts and we give them to the public.
...E. L. Fowlers stock of White Goods,
Dotted Swiss, India Lawns, Plaid Nain>
socks, can't he beat in quality and prices.
See them before buying elsewhere.
Good work at lowest prices, Reynolds.
The other day two little negro boys,
aged three and four years respectively, liv
ing on Mr. D. s. Anderson's farm near
town, were playing around the stables
where an oat cutter was in position, when
the three>year>old boy got his fingers into
the machine and cut off about an inch OF
the index finger of the right hand and part
of another finger A cOlored man on going
TO the stables found everything bloody there's
abouts and was apprehensive that foul play
had been enacted On searching around
he found the little children playing in the
yard, and one Of them covered with blood
and his two fingers amputateG. The strange
part about the matter is. the little boy did
not cry from pain or give any alarm OF the
accident but was engaged in his childish
plays perfectly unconcerned. He is certain
ly small hero.
Mr.. Richards, a wealthy gentleman OF
Atlanta, and one of the stockholders in the
Kennesaw Mills, has bought the Mcleod
residence and farm, near the corporate limits
of Ma ietta, paying S. 500 for the same
He proposes to remodel and improve the
residence, putting mansard roof thereon,
and otherwise undermining the place. He
will convert the farm into good pastures,
suitable for stock raising. Mr.. Richards has
great confidence in Marettas future, and is
willing to co operate with our citizens and
invest largely in furniture factory or oil
mill. Marietta'G natural advantages will
continue to induce such valuable invest
ments as Mr.. Richards has made.
THE Hook and Ladder company will
have Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival
in the Park FRIDAY night. Admission, ten
cents Donations of cream, straw berries
and cake thankfully received.
NOTICE - There will be a meeting in
the Methodist Church on Friday night
next for congregational singing. Every
body. who loves sacred music and who
desires to improve themselves i'll singing,
invited. The meeting will be religi0usly
conducted opened with prayer and closed
with the benediction.
...Good work at lowest prices, Reynolds,
...SHAFTING.-A lot of Shafting, Pulleys
and Hangers for sale cheap. Apply to
T. H CHEEK,
Kennesaw Mills,
Marietta. Ga.
The greatest enemy TO children is
worms Shriner's indian Vermifuge will
nr,lx hot