The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-09-30


tai border decorations and three beautiful
centre pieces over the chandeliers have
been added; an attractive recess of a very
pretty design Of similar decorative work
has been placed in the rear of the pulpit
and beneath the elegant new arch, on
blue painted fringed drapery is inscribed,
The Lord is in His Holy Temple" To
the right of the pulpit in the corner a rallied
platform has been constructed for the choir;
the altar ratings, benches, window facings,
&c, have been re-grained and re-varnished;
new and handsome double chandelier is
suspended in the centre of the edihce and a
smaller one in the vestibule The church
has also been newly carpeted entirely, ind
upon the whole these much needed improve
ments make it one of the most attractive
places OF worship in the city We are glad
to see such church pride displayed by our
citizens. 1t is very commendable, indeed
1t may be well enough to note that the
Methodist parsonage has also been remod.
elled inside and two additional rooms and
back varanda added. The building is TO be
repanted soon
OH FURNITURE of every description
made as good as new by viii. S. Cox.
Shop at McCutcheon's Hall, Marietta
We learn that the Sunday School meet
ing at Middleton on Saturday last was
great success. Delegates from Cox 5, Lem
ons and Howells districts were in attend
ance The good people of Middleton made
ample arrangements and met the delegates
with open hands and warm hearts Satur-
day night was most profitable meeting.
Sunday was the big day Judge W. r.
Hammond, OF Atlanta, made an address
which was iull of thought research and
the spirit of God. 1t was a sermon more
than an address, and made an impression
which will live in the memory ofall present.
All passed of well and arrangements were
made TO canvass the districts thoroughly.
A more extended notice next week. God
speed the good work.
The entertainment given by the ladies
at Winters Il Legs warehouse, Thursday
and Friday nights Of last week, proved to
be a success in every particular, the gross
receipts being $247, expenses 500, net $2IS. |
This will help the seminary fund considera
bly,, and is quite creditable The ware
house was transformed by its beautiful dec
orations into a Japanese bazaar Japanese
costumes worn by the young ladies and gen.
tlemen gave novelty to the entertainment
quite attractive. The refreshments, muse
um, art gallery, tennis, music and dancing
gave varied amusements to suit the tastes of
ALL
The Marietta and North Georgia Rail- |
road is better equipped now than ever 1t
has seven engines, besides all necessary box |
and fiat cars and passenger and mail coach |
es a new mail coach will be here next
month. The road is nearing completion, |
lacking only about l3 miles of closing the
gap to Murphy, n. c. Supt. j. B Glover
last week, made the trip from Murphy to
Marietta in one day, distance OF ll3 miles |
the first man that has gone over the road in |
that length of time
The wife of Thomas Kilan, deceased |
has brought suit in Gilmer Superior Court
against the Marietta and North Georgia |
Railroad for 100000 damages, her husband |
having been killed in an accident on the |
construction train several weeks ago, a COW |
on the track being run over and ditching
the car. The Road, we learn, claims that
they are not the party TO be sued, as the |
Construction company, the contractors, had
not turned over that part of the road and it
had not been received and operated by the
NJ. 4 \ Ga. r. X. Co. Messrs George r.
Gober and Joe B. Alexander, OF this place
are attorneys in the case for Mrs. Killian.
Austin Il Grist speak to the public to-
day in a column advertisement. Their store
room has been extended to make room
for their large stock of new goods and they
are now ready to supply the fall and winter
trade in the many lines enumerated in their
advertisement. The stock is new AID neat
ly kept and no store in town can give better
bargains in dry goods, &c. They are enter
prising liberal and clever and deserve the
large trade, which the people are giving
them.
Smyrna may be justly proud of her
young lady artist, Miss Lizzie Mable, when
such men as Major Slaton, superintendent
Of public schools in Atlanta Mr. Horace
Bradley, one of Georgia. best artists and
Hon. Howard Van Eppes praise her work,
and the first honor for drawing among the
pupils in the public schools of Atlanta is
awarded her
Mr.. X ). Edison is announced for Tax
Collector in this issue He is we'll known
to our people as an upright and clever gen
tleman. He has filled the position once
before and is capable of doing so again
He Ia a strong man and viii make strong
race.
Rev. Mr. Ben. Paine and wife, of Cave
Springs, are visiting Mr.. G. n. johnson S
family. MIR. Paine preached fine sermon
at the Methodist Church Sunday night
He is one Of the most gifted young preach
ers in the North Georgia Conference.
Mr. W. NJ. Mckenzie has commenced
preparations for the erection of two-story
dwelling on his lot on Lawrence street. He
expects to have it finished to occupy the
first of January.
Mr. and Mrs T. W. Garrett and Misses
Leila and Marie Garrett, OF Knoxville
Tenn, are visiting Mr. George NJ. Lacy's
family.
Cotton should be picked as soon as it
opens, be ginned as soon as it is picked and
be sold as soon as it can be got to market
Delays are dangerous.
A very large and brilliant meteor in the
shape of ball flashed through space We'd
nesday night of last week, attracting the at
tention Of some of our citizens.