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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
HOW THEY MANAGE NEGRO PIC
MICS IN NORTH CAROLINA.


Charlotte Observer
The owners Of the private nah
ponds about the city have been an
noyed so much lately by depredaN
tors that they have resOrted to Nihi>
listic measures to keep off the tres~
passsrs, and have planted dynamite
cartridges along the banks of the
ponds. A string drawn across the
grass connects with the cartridge,
and whenever foot strikes the
string the cartridge explodes. Last
Saturday evening there was a coll
ored picnic near Phifer's pond, and
during the evening crowd of the
colored people went to the pond to
fisb, sit about and flirt and eat their
lunch They assembled on the bank
10 close proximity to one of the cart
ridges, and 10 the course of few
inmates, whilo they we're chatting
away in bissful ignorance of what
was to come, one of the party struck
his foot against the string. lnstantIy
there was a deaieniug report and the
air was filled with fl ing dirt, weeds,
grass, hats, shawIs, parasols, provis>
ions and lunch baskets, and the ter
rified picnickers stampeded for the
woods. The cartridge was planted
about fifty feet from the party and
none of them we're hurt, but they
could not have been worse scared.
Mr. M. g. Quinn heard the explosion
from bis house, and went out to the
pond to see what damage bad been
done. The back was covered with
abandoned hats, shswls and luoch
baskets, and a hole ten feet square
was 10 the ground at the spo. where
the cartridge exploded. None of the
picnickers were in sight. He piled
up the abandoned goods, and at
nigbtfall the owners came up and got
them, but they did not tarry long by
the pond. Beware Of the cartridges,
poachers.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Out in the wild West love is
terrible earnest business. When u
young mans fancy lightly turns to
thoughts of love out in Kansas, the
first thing be does is to cram a re-
volver into his hip pocket, aud then
be begins his billing and cooling. A
youth 10 that progressive State last
week, asked a young lady to marry
him, and being refused, drew a revoI
yer, shot her twice, knocked her
down and cut his own throat. a
little more of this positive style of
love>makiug will bring young ladies
to their senses They uill either be
ready to say Eyes" the fret time
they are asked, or else they will be
prepared to yell "perleece," as soon
as a young man shows spOOuy sym
toms.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

In letter to the Augusta ChrOni.
Gle, the poet Hsyne corrects pep
ular mistake. as follows: Editors
Chronicle : Since my return from
Charleston, have seen in the ChrOn,
icle and in many other journals, the
statement that 'Copse Hill was
presented to me by Ex-Governor
Colquitt. This assertion is CHROME
ous. My cottage, surrounded by
eighteen acres, land not fifty, as the
papers atfrm) was built by contract
for me, and the expenses betrayed by
myself.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Abiding to the homicidal tenden
cy at the South, the Nashville Amer-
ica,, says: Unfortunately, too many
mothers have taught their boys
otherwise, from woman's appre,
hension that their boys should lack
mapIiuess and courage. The mis-
take they make is in emitting from
the domestic code the development
moral as well as ply courage.
On this point we think the women Of
our section have as false notions of
true courage as the masculine per-
suasiou, and, in consequence of our
endeavors to avoid the produc
ton Of a race of poltroons, we are
liable to run into the other extreme
of bringing up race of men-sIsy'
eTs.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

An item from the UalKey County
Messenger, repi oductiou tor the ben
Ell, of members OF the Legislature:
On the Alabama road, all but two
of the cattle that were bitten last
month are dead The Kllpatric COW
'andered frem home, and being
found to be mad, was killed in the
bead of West Armuchee. Fully
$500 worth of stock has been lost
through ;he work Of one worthless
cur.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
General Advertisements.
NOTICE.

This is to give notice that we will apply to
the General Assembly Of Georgia at the July
called session. for an net 10 be entitled an act to
allow and authorize the Mayor and CRY Coun-
Gil of the city OF Marietta 10 punish tor vaglan-
cy also, an act 10 be entitled an act 10 allow
the ity Council of the city OF Marietta to elect
the Marshal ald Clerk OF said city by said
Council
By order of Mayor and City Council of the
city of Marietta. GEO. NJ. MANNING,
Nav eth 1853 Clerk of Council.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
ACTING WISELY.

Governor Mcdaniel believes in
letting the Sentence of the court be
executed" whether it is in hanging
a man or serving term in the peni-
tertiary. OF course, there are in>
stances where the pardoniDg power
can be wisely used to commute or
liberate, but as rule it is a safe
plan to let the sentence of the court
stand, where a proper investigation
and fair trial has been had. 1t is
the only way society can be protec>
ted against the lawless element who
defy both God and man. Certainty
of punishment is what deters the
doing of crime. So far Governor
Mcdaniel is making most excellent
Governor. The people will hold up
his hands in the faithful discharge of
bis duties.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
REMARKABLE WOMAN.

HartwelI Sun Mrs. Annie Gaines,
of this county, celebrated her niue
tiesh birthday 90 Friday, 18th inst.
She is probably the Oldest lady in
the county. notwithstanding her
great age, Friday morning she milk
ed her COW, got breakfast, set her
house 10 order, pulled up 1870 pota
to slips and set them out, gathered
straw berries TO make pies, killed,
picked and dressed chicken, after
which she was ready to welcome her
guests. Aunt Annie is a remarkably
preserved woman. enjoys excellent
health, is quite active and bids
fair for many more years of useful
ness She has large number of
children, grand and great grsndchil
dren. She never uses spectacles
in the dsy time, and can thread the
finest cambria needle by the naked
eye, and can read the finest print.
She cannot hear we'll, which is the
only thing that troubles her. We
hope Aunt Annie may live to see
many happy returns of her birthday
Friday to her is not an unlucky day
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
Local Legislation.

MARIETTA GA. January 9th 1888.
Notice is hereby given ofmy intention to apply
to the General Assembly Of the State of Gpor
gia to meet in Atlanta in July next, for the
passage Of local bill OF which the following
is the title Bill 10 be entitled IAN Act, to
prohibit the sale or furnishing of spirituous,
malt or intoxicating liquors within the corpor-
ate limits OF the city of Marietta in ine county
of Cobb in tins State, aud 10 provide Il nalty
for the violations thereof
w F. GROVES.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
New Advertisements
Local Legislation.

MARIETTA, GA, June 9th, lSS3,
Notice ia hereby given Of our intention TO ap-
ply TO the General Assembly oflhe State of Geor-
ga. to meet in Atlanta July next. for the pas
sage Of local bill OF which the following is the
ii, e A bill to give to the citizens of the coun-
" of Cobb the right to prohibit the msnufac-
ture and sale of spiritnous, malt or ntoxicat-
ing liquors in all parts the co1nty (iuclud
ing the city Of Marietta) not now prohibited by
law LEMUEL BLACK
GEORGE ROBERTS
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Toomer, the negro Post Office of,
fetal in Savannah, who was arrested
a day or two since for opening let
tiers, has been bound over to ans wer
1t is now evident that he has also
been stealing money from the office
and registered letters, Let the axe
foil
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
SOLITARY CELL.

A visit to the Concord prison by
the Rev Mark Trsfton convinced
him that the solitary cell is fright
full place. He stepped inside and
said, please close the door" Dark
uess, silence, aud suffocatiou.-
open, OPEN" he cried. He could
not have lived there an hour, he
thinks. All the air circulating passed
through space under the door about
two by four inches. The wretches
confined there recently stripped
themselves naked and lay down upon
the stone floor, putting their mouths
to that small aperture to get breath
of air "What are those riugbolts
in the wall fori' he asked of his
guide. "Tbey we're put in to chain
the culprit up by his hands so that
he could not sit or lie down." was
the reply.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

In response to an advertisement
for twenty young men to appear as
peasants and courtiers in a new
piece at the Madison Square theatre,
New York, 75O people of every age,
size and complexion presented them
selves as applicants.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Gen. A G. Gordon, of Abbeville,
Ala, gives the following definition
of the word Chattahoocbee While
on the subject of Indian names, |
will give the meaning of the word
Chattahoocbee. 1t is Red Rock,
and obtained the name from rock
gotten 90 the river between Eufauls
and Columbus. They used this rock
SIS d paint wheu they went or the
warpath. The Indians came great
distance after this paint. 1t was
very red and hard to wear off. |
tried to get the indians 10 pilot me
to the place where they got this
paint or dye, but they invariably re
fused to do So If i, can be found !
have no doubt it would be of great
value to our people
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

/. sometimes happens that wife
saves husbands head, as was the
case few days since a. Salamanca,
New York, where all the unmarried
clerks in The railway offices we're
discharged and the married men re,
tanned.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

4 package containing two drafts
one of ST, 900 and another of 81, 900,
and FIVE dollar gold piece, belong
ing to lady in Beauregard, Miss,
was found 10 miles from that place,
blown there by the cyclone
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that eppli-
cation will be made to the General Assembly
OF the State of Georgia, at the session TO com
mence on the frat Wednesday in July next
for the passage of bill to be entitled IAN act
to amend the Charter of the town of Roswell,
Cobb county, Georgia. oy changing the colpo
rate limits OF 4a town and for other parpOs
es" This May the 25th, l8e2.
W B WRIGHT,
Clerk of Council.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
Local Legislation.

Thirty days after this notice application will
be made to the Legislature of Georgia TO pass
the following bill TO be entitled AN Act to in
corporate the Town of Powder Splings in Cobb
county, to provide fol election Of officers to de
fine their powers and duties and for other pur-
poses" j e. BUTNER, and othtls
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Lawyer-"You said you made an
examination of the premises. What
did you find 7" Witness-Ob, moth,
ing of consequence, beggarly &C.
count of empty boxes, as Shakes
pesre says" Lawyer-Never mind
what Shakespeare says. He will be
summoned, and can testify for him,
self if be knows anything about the
case.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
GEORGIA-Cobb County

Whereas J. d. Johns. administrator of r..
G Johns, represents to the court in bis petit
ton duly filed and entered on record that he
has fully administered X. O. Johns estate.
This is therefore 10 cite all persons concerned,
kindred and creditors, TO show cause, If any
they can, why said Administrator should not
be discharged from his administration, and re.
ceive letters of dismission on the first Monday
in July, 1883.
II. NJ HAMMETT, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
Genrnia. Cnhh County /:

Whereas. John W. SewelI, Administrator
and E. c. Peacock, Administrative, Of P. A.
Peacock. represent to the Court in their peti
ton. duly filed and entered on record. that they
have fully administered P. A Peacocks estate.
This is therefore to cite all persons concerned,
kindred and creditors to show cause, if any
they can, why said Administrators should not
be discharged from their administration and
receive letters of dismis-ian on the hsrI Mon
day in August, 1858.
M HAMMETT. Ord'y.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
Georgia. Cobb County /:

Whereas, E C ansell, Administrator Of j..
j Holco nbe represents to the Court in his PEE
tition duly filed aud entered on record, that he
has fully administered j. j. Holcombes estate.
This is therefore to cite all persons concerned,
kindred and creditors, TO show causa, if any
they can, why said Administrator should not
be discharged from his administration, and re-
ceive letters Of dsmisson on the first Monday
in August. 1883.
HIM HAMNETT. Ord'y.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

A well meaning person gives
hints telling how to live on seventy
FIVE cents a week" There is such
a thing as being too close and most
editors will 60 on squandt ring eighN
ty cents a week even if they see
ruin staring them in the face.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Brooklyn bridge has sileAdy had
fearful baptism of blood. A wo>
man descending a stairway at the
entrance, fell. Her screams caused
a panic and rush (,he bridge being
full of people.) Before order was
restored, / , persons we're crushed to
death and Is others severely mashed.
The scene was appalling indeed.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

"Eb Stephenson says that the last
thing he desires to hear before he is
ushered into eternity is Golden
Slippers played by the Lawrence
vile band The boys say that they
will accommodate him if the sheriff
has no objections. - GwinneH Her.
aid.
Doubtless be thinks after hearing
the band play that he can leave this
mundane sphere without regret.
Indeed, to hear some bands play one
would rather be hung,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Administrators, Guardians, &C.,
must make their annual returns to
the Ordinary on or before the first
Monday in July.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
Satisfaction for Ten.

In our family of ten for two years Psrker's
Ginger Tonic has cured headache. malaria and
other complaints 80 satisfactorily that are
in excellent health aud no expense for doctors
or other mrdieues.- Chronicle.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
Georgil, Cobb County:

Whereas, j. c. Grower. Administrator Of
Green Richardson represents to the Court
in his petition. duly filed and entered on record,
that he has fully administered G C Richardson's
estate. This is therefore to cite all persons
concerned, kindred aud creditors, TO show
cause if any they can, why said Administrator
should not be discharged from his administra
ton, and receive letters of dsmisson on the first
Monday in August, 1883.
IT, NJ HAMMETT, Ord'y.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
CObv SbGrif'S Sales for july.

WILL BE SOLD before the Court House
door, in the city OF Marietta. Cobb county, Ca
on the first Tuesday in July, 1883, during the
legal hours of sale, the following property, to-
wiz
One store house and lot in the town Of Ros-
well, Cobb county. Ga. bounded follows
East by Canton road or street south by the
properly of Wade White, Yves. by the property
of I. J. Mnhinnett aud north by store house
&c w Arnold said store house being the
south one of the two Arnold stores, and said
store formerly occupied by Holland Il Norton
Levied on az the property of G. W. Arnold to
satisfy fila issued from Cherokee Superior
court, in favor OF Joseph l. Trippe IS. l.,
Rusk and G. " Arnold endolser. Notice
given TO tenant in possession.
ALSO, at the same time and place, lots of
land Nos $50 and 1868, in the 10th district and
2nd section OF Cobb county, Ga Levied on as
the property OF G. B. Chastain to satisfy "A tita
issued from Cobb Superior court in favor OF }.
?. Dobbs & Co. Va said & b. Chasiain. No
tice given to said defendant
Also at the same time and place. One house
and lot in the city of Marietta known as the
Sampson Pinkney lot, bounded on the east by
street or alley, on the west by Wash Key on
the south by Dave Thomas, and On the north by
Mary Parler's property. Sold as the property
Of Sampson PinkBey to satisfy Justice Court
fila issued from the S95th District. q. NJ IN
favor OF II. Z Hames va said Sampson Pink
ney. Levy made and returned 10 me by w.
T. Simpson, l.. c. Notice given TO defendant
in possession.
AT. CORYELL, Sheriff.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

1t cost SO to raise 334 bushels of
rice at a point in South Carolina,
which sold for $40 in Charleston.
Ne; proceeds, 500.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
H. NJ. HAMMETT, Ord'y.


A good farm containing 100 acres of land. in
good state of cultivation, situated in Paulding
county. About 100 acres cleared, fencing
good, and the land is Ene. Running water in
every lot. Good framed dwelling house with
four rooms, kitchen aud other necessary out
houses. First rate new barn Good orchard,
splendid water. and as healthy a location az
can be fund in the state This farm is ~
miles from Marietta, beyond Lost Mountain !;
81 miles from Dallas, s miles from Powder
Springs and II miles from Acworth. Apply
at this Off e.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Two negro murderers, Henry
Wimbish and John Bailey we're
hanged in Macon last Friday
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

They do say now that Mrs. Lang
try is to be divorced from her hus|
band and that she and Gebhars will
marry in the coming autumn.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Joe Nall the assistant Postmaster of
Atlanta has given $4,000 bond for
his appearance to answer for the de-
falca;iou of public funds, Carl Wein-
mcister and George Dallas are his
bondsmen. Postmaster Conley has
paid over to the authorized represen-
tatives OF the government the amount
of Nails deialcatiou. This of course.
does not effect the present status OF
Nails case. Governor Conley, af,
forwards, filed suit in Fulton Supe
rior Court for damage on the bond
against Stephen d. Smith. Nails
father 10 law, and who is ais bonds
man.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

All persons having claims against the estate
~ Thos F. Summers, la of Cobb county, de-
CEASED are hereby notified to present them 10
the undersigned ar required by law, and rer-
sons indebied to said estate will make immedi-
all payment This June A. 1888
A. ii. SUMMERS, Admir-.
10
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Billy Fletcher, of Irwin, has
sbeared 1875 sheep in one day and
claims that be can clip 100.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Col. Tborntou offers to give an
half interest 10 bis paper to any body
that will run it. Where is BOully !
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

A nugget of gold ha' been found
al the Smith mine i'll Rsbun county,
valued at $50.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Entered at the Post Office, Marietta, Ga, as
Second Glass Matter
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

The Hon. VIM. d. Kelley of
Pennsylvania, and the ablest RePub-
lican member OF the House OF Repre-
sertatives has submitted to an ope'
ration for cancer The cutting was
a severe ordeal lasting two hours 10
it's execution. The wound extends
from the corner of the mouth to the
base of the right ear. His friends
fear for him the fate which overlook
Senator Hill, less than year ago.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Major X. A. Bacon, the efficient
secretary of the Railroad Commits,
sion, resigned the position on Thurs
day, assigning as his reasons the in~
adequacy of the salary, and the me-
cesslty of his attention to some pri>
vate business for time. His resig-
nation was regretfully accepted by
the Commission, and Mr.. A. G. Bris-
ooe appointed in his stead. Mr..
Briscce has been engaged as secre>
tary in the freight department of the
Western and Atlantic Railroad.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
Georgia. Cobb County:

Whereas, E. c. Stansel Administr Of
Joseph Chastan represents TO the Court in his
petition duly filed and entered On record that
he has fully administered Joseph Chastain's
estate This is therefore to cite all persons
concerned. kindred and creditors, TO show cause
if any they can. why said Administrator should
not be discharged from his administration, and
receive letters of dismission on the first Monday
in August, 1888
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Marietta, Ca, Thursday, June z, 1888.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Atlanta claims a dozen horses,
used for pleasure driving, that cost
more than 81 900 each.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07

Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
All persons having demands against the es;
tate Of A Fl. Harrison, deceased late OF said
county. are hereby notified to present tnem 10
the undersigned, and all persons indebted to
said estate will make immediate payment This
May 9TH 1883.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1883-06-07
Administrator Sale.
GEORGIA-CObb County :

Whereas, NJ 4 W II Perkerson Admins
traitors of T. d. Perkerson represents TO the
Court IL his petition duly filed and entered on
record. that they have fully administered 7. d
Perkersons estate. This is therefore to cite all
persons concerned kindred and creditors, to
show cause. if any they can. why said Admin
istrators should not bp discharged from this
administration, and receive letters Of dismissiOu
on the first Monday in September ls13
II. ii HAMMETT Ordinary