The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-07

proved interesting and instructive On Sat
urday morning at the Baptist Church thu
welcome address was delivered by W. r
Power, Esq, and responded to by Genera
Phillips, President Talks were had by tn,
district superintendent In the afternoon
Rev. +, H. Barnett, D. d., of Atlanta, de
ivered learned and eloquent address OF
The Land of the Bible" At night the
work of the Sunday School teachers anC
their experience, was discussed by mum
Der ofteachers Mr. Walter Sessions leading
in a sensible talk. The Sunday exercises
at the Methodist Church were led by Rev
} H. Baxter in an experience meeting O
the Sunday School workers The morning
sermon was delivered by Rev V. L. Man
get. In the afternoon the Church was full
to overtiowing, many not being able to get
seats. Addresses were delivered by Hon
Milton A. Gambler. of DeKalb, and Mr.. j
c. Courtney, of Atlanta The singing was q
pleasing feature OF the services, and was led
by Mr.. George NJ Manning At night Rev.
DR.. Hatcher of Atlanta, preached to large
crowd at the Presbyterian Church. The
Sunday School Convention was decided
success and good results will flow from it.
The sermon by Rev. V. L. Manget last
Sunday morning was one of great power
touchingly beautiful and very comforting.
Farmers who have bought fertilizers
from us will please come forward and give
their notes for same without delay.
A. A. FLETCHER & Co.
-MARRlED-On the 9th inst, at the res
idence of the brides father, Mr.. W. NJ.
Dobbs, Of this county, Mr. Thos. W Scott,
of Toccoa, Ga, to Miss Emma +. Dobbs,
Rev. V. H. Manget officiating. Quite a
number of friends and relatives had assem-
bled to witness the union of two loving
hearts; and when the hour for the ceremony
arrived, Miss Sweet Northcutt playing the
wedding march, the bride and groom, pre-
ceded by their attendants entered the room.
The attendants were Mr. James Dobbs and
Miss Ola l.. Scott, Mr.. j. A. Bledsoe and
Miss Ophelia Dobbs, Mr.. Walter Thornton
and Miss Addie Dobbs, Mr. w. H. Warren
and Miss Lizzie Werner Hearty congratula-
tons followed as soon as the two were made
one; then came the wedding feast where the
long table was covered with choice dishes
and a most cordial hospitality extended
Accompanied by friends the happy couple
left for their home near Toccoa. Heaven
bless them!
BE sure and md the public meeting
at the Court House tonight Thursday to
take into consideration the building of a
school house Come out and show that you
have some interest in this important meas
ure. In unity there is strength, and if Ma
rietta ever accomplishes anything, the co
operation Of all the citizens must be had.
Don't stay away. Plans will be discussed.
1t is matter in which all should take a
deep interest, because it lisa question CON
stantly being asked you have pretty
town, but what about your educational ad-
vantages?
Coffee, Sugar, Rice, in fact all Groceries
at rock bottom prices, at McCutcheon's.
Mrs. Humphrey Reds funeral, held at
the Methodist Church was largely attended
The services we're not confined to a regular
sermon, but tributes to the character and
memory Of the deceased were made by the
pastor Rev J~H Baxter, Rev Robert Ba-
Der, Rev John Sanges, DR.. B. Lowrey, Rev.
w. d. Anderson and Rev V. Z. Manget.
Her remains were inferred at the city Gene
terry. The mound was literally covered With
flowers Of many beautiful designs, showing
the high esteem in which she was held by
our citizens
Our esteemed fEiead. Mr.. William Root,
is now with that live and enterprisng firm,
I. L. Hunt & Co.. where he would be glad
to see his many friends. This house, under
the efficient management Of Mr. Hunt, has
become one of the leading business houses of
the town. Their goods aye selected W
care are always fresh and pure and solo at
reasonable profit. Their trade has in
creased wonderfully and we are glad Of it.
Cali and rec them.
Last Monday morning, an old gentieman,
connected with the Marble Works, didnot get
off the W. Il A. Railroad train until ithad pull
ed out as far as Mr.. f. Denmead's residence
thinking it would stop at the NJ. & n. Ga.
Railroad depot When he found out his
mistake, he jumped from the rapidly moving
tfaia aad received 2 terrible fall, striking on
his face and splitting open his nose. d.
Seize sewed up the wound and the gentleman
departed on the Marietta & North Ga train
which had kindly waited for him.
We see by Texas paper that the new
minister TO Japan will appoint Mr.. Fred s
Mansfield, an old Marietta boy, now in Tex
as, to the position of Secretary of Legation
at a salary of $4,000 per annum. Fred will
leave the States in October for Toxic the
japanese capital, accompanied by his wife
We are glad of Fred's good luck He i,
emilently worthy Of the honor.
We call attention 10 the card of pr j
T. Brown in this issue, who has located il
Marietta and. tenders his professional ser
vices to our people. He is an experienced
ndsbillful physician. Office in the Mason
ic building.
C. C. Kiser is selling all goods in the
season at small profits. His business i
geowing and he is commanding first elias
trade. Read his advertisement and see wha
he can do for you
Mr. Harry Haynes has so far recoyere,
from bis serious spell Of sickness as t
mingle once again with his numerous Mari
eta friends,
Mr., John Yale left last Wednesday 70
few weeks visit to his family in Cannon
Falls, MINI. We wish him pleasant yisi
and safe return.
Rev !. NJ Springer Mr. A. W York
Mr. Roberts and Mr. + RI Sbocklev ar