The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-09-16

County Democratic Executive Committee
} Acworth-Smith Lemon, G. W. McMillen.
Marietta Will j VIM, DIR. N. N. Gober.
Smyrna-P. R. Fleming, j R. Love Big
Shanty-J. s Reynolds, Jos. Lacy. Pow
der Springs-C. d. Moon, J. W. Selman.
Red Rock. A. L. Born. W. H. Orr
oregon-S F Mayes, l. D. Upshaw Coxs
John Pair, C. M. Hicks. Howelrs-John
Pope W. B. Howell Lemons. V. Stan
! back, A. 7. HILL Gritter-John L. Reed,
W. Dawson Post Oak-J. c. Grower,
H. H. Dunn. Merritts-J d. Delk, A. j,
Alexander. Austell-D K Love, r. N
Anderson. Roswell-C. A. Dunwody.
-Messrs McClatchy & Bailey of the Ma
rietta Marble Works have Just completed
this week two very handsome monuments
for COL r. j. Redding to be erected over
his two deceased wives, one of the monu-
ments to be shipped to Marshalville, Ga,
and the other to Americas, Ga. The de-
sign was originated by Mr.. Bailey. for Maj
Bob Wood, Of Covington, and since then
the firm have sold several of this pattern
The work is very artistic and beautiful and
does credit to the skill and genius of Mr.
Bailey, one of the finest workmen in the
United States. Those wanting anything in
this line should give McCatchy & Bailey
their orders.
"A meeting will be held tonight, Thurs
day at Z! o o'clock at the Court House to see
what can be done to secure the sum lacking
to build the girls high school, The matter
is in such shape that unless the balance of
the amount is raised at once, We may lose
this chance to get first class school build
ing. Let every body come out tonight and
consult together and render that assistance
so much needed just at this time Don't
forget but be on hand.
If you want the best beef in town 20 to
Stephens Bros meat market. Telephone
"a
The law requires the city tax book to
be closed October lst Take notice and
| govern yourselves accordingly.
j. II. COOPER, Tax Collector
The members of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of Cobb are requested to
meet at the Court House next Monday at
II clock, a. m, to complete unfinished
business w. j. VIM Chm n.
| Sessions, Handy & Co have inst receive
ed large lot of Concord Jeans and eassi-
meres.
-DIED.- Mary Eva, the only child of Mr.
and Mrs. J. ]. Hunt, Jr died on last Sat
urday night, and was buried from the Epis-
copal Church Sunday afternoon We deep
| " sympathies with the parents in their loss.
| While this blow is crushing to the heart,
yet our heavenly Father is too wise to err
| and too good to be unkind." In plucking
this bright jewel for a place among his
heavenly throng, he but draws the bereaved
| parents nearer Himself
There will be meeting of the Sunday
schools of Cox's, Howells and Lemons
districts at Middleton, 4th Saturday and Sun
day in September. Each school is urged
to send at least three delegates on Saturday,
and all schools and Sunday school workers
| invited on Saturday and Sunday
WIN. Phillips, Pres't,
Cobb Co. S. s. Asso'n.
WALTER SESSIONS, Secretary.
For twenty years, Brown, colored, has
been with Mr.. Chuck Anderson and fore
man of his livery stable When it is taken
into consideration how short period most
Of the colored people stay at one place,
this speaks to the credit of Brown who is
polite, honest, we'll behaved and well thought
of He understands the livery business
thoroughly and lis stay with Mr.. Anderson
has been agreeable and pleasant all that
time.
Col Henry D. Capers is a candidate for
the Legislature in Barlow county He is
one of the best educated men in the State,
fine speaker and clever gentleman With
such man as Capers in the Legislature,
Barlow would have strong influential
member His many friends in Marietta
hope he will be successful.
The dance at the new paper mill of Mr.
S. A. Anderson on last Friday night was
largely attended and proved to be delight
full occasion to lovers of Terpsichorean
pleasures. Andrew Rogers band furnished
| splendid music. Refreshments were on
hand and all came way at late hour well
| pleased.
"A meeting will be held at the Baptist
Church Friday night to organize prayer
meeting among the young men of the city
without reference to denominations. Young
men earnestly requested to be present. No
bell will be rung.
Marietta still meets you at the track
when the train passes by.-DdltoR argus.
Yes, Marietta people are generous and hos
pitable, and always like to meet people
half way and give them a warm reception.
-~On the 4th Saturday and Sunday in this
month, Sunday School meeting at Mable-
ton See notice and send delegates tnd
let US build up the Sunday schools Of Cobb
county.
Mr.. James A. Laftte, of New Orleans,
has rented the Spann place on Powder
Springs street and win open first class
boarding house October LIST This is beau
tiful place and under the management of
Mr.. L. will no doubt become quite popular.
Our cotton merchants are fully alive to
the situation and are prepared to pay lit
tie more than the top of the market. Bring
your cotton to Marietta it You want better
prices than you can get in Atlanta OF else
where
We hope our merchants will do big
fall trade. They are getting in the goods
and are determined to offer every induce
ment Use our columns and let us help
you.