The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-03-01

Mr.. W. E. Edmonston, builder and
contractor and dealer in Sash, Blinds and
Doors, Lumber and all kinds of building
material, has an advertisement in this issue.
He is prepared to fill all orders promptly
and at the lowest figures Estimates tur-
nished on request. Office and planning
mills on Powder Springs street. Marietta.
Read his advertisement and call and see
him.
-FoR SALE-My house and lot on Chero-
kee street. n. L. WRIGHr,
-DIED MIR. Jefferson Bennett died at
his mothers residence in this place on the
22nd of February, after lingering illness
His remains were carried to Trickum Gem
etery, near Woodstock, on the oath ult fol
interment Cut down in the prime OF young
manhood, his death was sad one but the
fell destroyer death is no respecter of per-
sons, Peace to his soul
Miss Leila Richardson formerly of
Marietta, has recently taken a finished
course in elocution in Monroe College of
Oratory, Boston, and will ON next Tuesday
night, at Nichols Hall, give an entertain
ment, She is spoken of very highly by the
professors in the college, and her entertain
ment will prove to be highly instructive and
interesting She will be assisted by some
of the finest musical talent in Marietta.
The Marietta and North Georgia Rail-
road has received a steam shovel, which has
the capacity to shovel enough dirt to fill
$50 cars per day, They have also bought
% new freight cars They have also bought
and taken up % 600 new cross ties Tor the
standard gauge.
-Hirschs neckwear stock for Men and
Boys is by far the nobbiest ever shown in
Marietta.
A couple of our citizens are investiga-
ting the modus Operandi, expense, &c, oil
establishing knitting factory in Marietta.
We believe it could be made to pay if judi
ciously managed The gentlemen contem-
plating the enterprise are capable Of max
ing it a success il they start it.
MIR. Henry j. Wallis young man who
went to school in Marietta few years ago,
died at his fathers home in Clayton county,
Ga, few weeks ago OF consumption AT
the time of his death he held an appoint
ment at Washington City
Mr.. D. f. McClatchy has bought of l..
Black 4 Son the small dwelling in rear of
their shop and fronting on Powder Springs
street
Our correspondents will please not in.
sert notices of persons having goods to sell
among their items. Business notices are
worth ten cents per line.
W. X Montgomery Clerk of Cobb SUI |
perior Court informs us that 60 civil cases
have been filed for March term, against ~
last year, at the same time.
AT the last composition exercises at
the Male Academy, Howell Jervey secured |
the honor8. Ed Reed was close contest
ami,
-DoDbs sagent for Oliver Chilled Flows.
GU will miss something if you don't |
see the new line neck wear at the Gem
City Shoe Store.
The largest stock of Mems and Boys
Hats in Marietta at Hirsch's
Marietta Debating and Literary Club !
met last Monday night at the residence Of |
Col. j. r Towers. Election of officers took
place aud resulted in Mr.. John Manget |
President, Miss Lena Baber Vice-P President
Mr.. James Groves, Secretary, and Miss
Drane Editress. Then followed the pro-
gramme. The Kennesaw House was de-
cided for the next place of meeting and |
the following programme is 70 tase place
Quotations from Scott, members. Song
Miss Babrr. Essay on the present condi |
ton of the French Republic, Mr.. Beckett |
Recitation, Miss Gussie Groves. Biography |
of Sir Walter Scott, Miss Minnie Manget |
SELECTIONS from Scott, Miss Nellie Drane |
Song, The Warrior Bold" Mr. Beckett |
Conversation on the members of the club |
between MIR. Phillip Cobb and Miss Mary
Towers. Recitation Miss Pearl Simpson
The Bridge, to be spoken by Mr.. Harry
Cole.