The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-11-12
A Change of Fortune.

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There was the usual crowd at the dano
on tuesday afternoon when an old mar
who was assisted off the Rome express b,
Conductor Turner was noticed pushing hi,
way toward young couple who were stand
ing near, evidently looking for some one
No little interest was manifested by the Inv
ISLANDERS, as the old man walked away with
the young people. Do you know them 7
Who are they &c. Go with me and | will
tell you. A few years ago, this young man
having concluded to try his hand with the
world at large, in other words leave the
home-root and set out for himself, and as a
bright young woman had promised to keen
house for him, the place was the next thing
in question. But let us not waste words but
hurry to the conclusion. After irving At
lanta land few other crowded places they
had come at last, as luck would have it. a
few months ago to Marietta The old gen
tleman was the young mans father, who be-
ing a little hasty with his SON. had told him
30 go and not to appeal to him again, ever,
Tor assistance in any way but, on hearing
they were living in our mountain city, had
relented and concluded to pay them a visit.
Now let the young man talk awhile They
had now reached the park
You see, father, felt like giving up, but
as you will find out, Mamie is no namby-
PANTY girl. She kept stout heart doing
all the work about the house herself, even
helping me with mine for in addition to
my other work, l keep set of books at
night.
They had by this time reached their home
little rented cottage, when John pushed
the door open and was followed by his faith
er and Mamie, and the old man soon taking
in everything, as he sat warming himself in
front OF bright CRATE, in large Brumby
rocker In a little while they were all seat
ed around the little tea table, where you
feast not only your eyes, but the inner man,
with tempting breads, nice butter, and many
delicacies As the old mans eyes filed with
tears, he began to make few inquiries"
Now children tell me to what do you owe
your change.of fortune? Always before |
could only hear series of complaints; now
you both seem well, ann happy"
Yes, says Mamie, q am as happy as if
was queen of England with crown as big
as a half bushel basket on my head Before
we came here hadn't learned how to man
age We lived very hard | bought cheap
Hour poor baking powders, sorry coffee, &C.
and my poor husband was not to be blamed
Tor trying to splice out a sorry meal with a
glass OF beer Now, all is indeed changed
only buy the best Of everything for trade
altogether at McClatchy S, and if he hash t in
his store what | want, he sends out and buys
it for me- John is sober and seems a new
man, and feel wanted to bless the day
we came TO this town
You surely have my blessing children.
was too impatient myself and let me adj
wise you to always stick to Nee latchys store
Praise the bridge that carries you safely
over"
In addition to my full stock of heavy gro
ceries, full line of French Candies. Rails
ius, Lemons, Northern Apples and every
thing else good to eat, and quite an acqusi-
ton to the.store you will find Mr. Walter
Reynolds and Mr. Taylor George who will
be glad to shake hands with their friends at
McClatchy's store. Remember the place
and for cheap Shoes and Hats go no further
To our friends from the country, we only
ask you to see our goods and prices. A
word to the wise is sufficient
Try those fine Hams, Dried Beef and
Breakfast Bacon at McClatchy's.
-Cmldrens and Ladies Shoes in lots at
VeClatehy's
Rest Cigars for the least money at Nc
Clatchys