The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-02-23

~, at their residence, on last Monday night.
large crowd of invited guests were pres
ent and the worthy couple were the recip,
tents of many elegant presents of China
ware in fact the table fairly glittered with
the beautiful gifts, showing the high esteem
in which the couple were held by their
friends. Vocal and instrumental music ad-
ded to the pleasures OF the occasion, while
refreshments were served in abundance
The evening was delightfully."- spent, and the
guests departed at late hour showering
good wishes upon the host and hostess. We
trust the Oliver of all Good will crown
their home and hearts with his richest ben
edictions, and may the future have in store
for them manysyears of health, happiness
and prosperity.
Extra Choice country sorghum, at 40c
per gallon at H. d. McCutcheon's
w E. Gilbert is prepared With large
stock of Dry Goods to suit his customers.
Call and see him Will give as good terms
and as low figures as any frstclass house
You can get nice fresh picnic hams at
r. L. Northcutts for l29c
DO not forget that Dobbs is closing out
large stock OF Hardware, Stoves and Tin
ware at a great reduction in price
Brazilian Corn Flour for sale at NJ. r.
Lyons store. Call and get package and
try it for yourself.
Manufacturing enterprises are of meal
culable benefit to town. They give en-
ployment to merchanics and keep the
stream of commerce flowing in channels of
prosperity. five could only get started
few enterprises of this kind in Marietta it
would increase the volume Of all kinds of
business and add to the population, create
a demand for more houses, inaugurate
building boom, and do great deal towards
pushing the town forward to permanent
and increased thrift. We have urged
this thought time and again, and we yet
hope for results
-Messrs. Mckenzie 4 Warren have an
attractive advertisement in this issue, bid
ding for the trade of the public in Dry
Goods, Clothing, Shoes, farming supplies,
&C. They are ALSO guano manufacturers
and cotton buyers. They can furnish any
of the goods in their line for cash or on
time, at the lowest prices. They are live
pushing men and will treat you right Cali
and see them.
Any one wanting a nice family Bible
will please call on NJ. R Lyon and see
Prospectus old and new version in parallel
columns, ranging in price from 81 80 to
$22 90.
Our stock of shoes cannot be excelled.
Mems shoes from 1925 to 81 So Women's
shoes II. 90 to $500 Ohildren's shoes of
all kinds; Spring heel, Solar Tip, Lace,
Button and Boys School Shoes.
e. GILBERT.
-WANTED-A house in Marietta, suita-
BILE for boarders. A furnished house pre-
ferred Please address Post Office Box,
l50- Ihomasyille, Ga.
Fresh Lime at Fletcher's.
Georgia State Assembly X. of L. will
hold its End annual meeting in this city
March 8th.
-FoR SALE-tour large Turkey hens.
Will deliver Saturday
GEORGE D. PHILLIPS.
Shoes of all sizes and qualities at
HIRsCHs.
BILL ARP, (Chas H. Smith } of Carriers
vile, gave his famous lecture, Swinging
Around the Pendulum" at the Court House,
last Friday night under the auspices of the
Marietta Male Academy Debating Club.
The audience was large one and a more
one we have seldom seen. The
lecture was full of "reminiscences, apt com
parsons, humOr, sarcasm and some common
sense 1t was enjoyed by all.
Fire damaged Tinware of all kinds is
being sold below cost, at DuBBs.
Call and see our Spring Lawns, Cali
Goes, Worsteds, White Goods, Notions, &c.
If you only want spool cotton or paper of
pins come and see us, we will appreciate it.
W. E. GILBERs.
--DIED.-Mrs. Martha Russell formerly
of Columbus, Ga, died at her brothers res
idence, Mr.. F p. Reynolds on last Sunday
morning. Her remains were carried to
Covington, Ca, on last Tuesday morning
for interment The deceased was about
forty years old, and was the wife of the late
Col James Russell, prominent lawyer of
Columbus. She leaves no children.
Cobb County S. SsAssociation meets
in Acworth Saturday and Sunday. Judge
J. A. Anderson, W. r. Power and Rev G.
S. Tumlin will address the meeting on Sat
urday, Rev Mr.. Johnson. Mr.. J. c. Kim.
ball r N. Holland and others on Sunday
Sunday school workers are cordially invited
to attend. W. L. SESSIONS, Sect'y.
The woman who has found happiness
in marriage has reached the highest JOY
this earth can offer, and the woman who
has met with disappointment and sorrow
in marriage has sounded the very depths of
earth's misery.
Place your orders for meats of all kinds
with Stephens Brothers.
-FoR SALE room house on corner
lot Church street, III feet front, Lemon
street LAG feet to Root street. Well of best
freestone water, good stables and rich gar
den spot. Apply to W, ]. HUDsoN
at Mckenzie & Warren's.
-Peterkin Cotton Seed at SOC per bushel
Call on W. J. HUDSON.
Hon. Geo F. Gober has offered gold
medal to be presented at the commence
ment in. Jupe, for the best English essay
upon some subject assigned, and written by
pupil of Harwood Seminary.
DR.. John Simpson has been appointed
mail weigher on the NJ. IN. Ga Railroad
for thirty days and commenced work last
Monday.
Mrs Tennent has severed her connec-
ton with "Womans Work" and has taken
charge OF an Eastern Magazine, receiving,
it is said most magnificent salary. The
future Editress of Woman's Work has not