The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-03-22

thousands of illustrated and handsomel,
printed folders, issued by the w. 4 Ar. R
nearly every month, descriptive of MARKETS.
as summer and winter resort, which are
being scattered broadcast in the north and
west. These folders are doing incalculable
good, hnt organized effort on the part of our
citizens to advertise our town would helm
considerably. 1t is thought that we are not
in as rich mineral belt as Polk, Barlow
Floyd. HARRISON and Pickens, but if pros.
pectors should investigate extensively and
thoroughly in Cobb we believe that thew
would be richly rewarded by discoveries Of
good iron ore, gold. marble, &c. Two pros.
pectors from Pittsburg, Pa, found iron ore
near New Salem in this county the other day
Of the finest quality. Horse-shoes could be
made from it in its present crude condition,
They took specimens OF this ore to Pittsburg
and the probability is they will return anG
purchase the property. TheJuuRxAL is anx
ious to do all it can in this direction. and tc
this end throws its columns open free 70,
the publication Of any articles that NAV be
contributed by any one in town or county
properly setting forth the rich heritage ma.
ture has SO lavishy bestowed upon us. In
fact we solicit such articles This is work
all should be willing to help us in, for all
ere to be benefited alike. Marietta is at.
tracting attention of home-seekers but we
want investors of capital-we want manu-
featuring enterprises, and everything that
Kill give increased prosperity and thrift to
our town.
"A car load of Old Dominion Iron and
Steel Nails just received. Get my prices
before buying elsewhere. E. P. DoBBs.
Fence or No Fence you can get your
milk and cream the entire year from
JOHN A. SIBLEY, Cottage Hill Dairy.
The vigorous and energetic manner in
which Messrs Hunt h Co. have pushed
their grocery business has resulted in gain
ing trade second to none in Marietta
TINS has been brought about by fair dealing,
pure goods and polite treatment. The vari-
ETY. and choice stock always on hand ena-
bles this enterprising firm to fill most any
order in moments time Reliability is a
great factor in gaining public confidence,
but this ia what has secured Hunt i Co
that confidence, goods being always as rep
resented and prices at the lowest reaso ma
ole figure. Everything is kept in stock that
can be found in first class grocery store,
and your trade couldn't be given to a more
clever or deserving firm.
CONCERT AND REcITATIoNs. Miss Lei
la Richardson has been prevailed upon to
favor our Marietta people with another lit.
erary entertainment, which will take place
tonight Thursday at Nichols Hall, assist
ed by The best musical talent in the city.
A change of programme will make il inter-
esting to those who attended the first night
Prot treyer, ylaliniSt, will also take part.
1t is for the benefit of the Confederate Gem
etery and the worthy cause should insure
large attendance. Admission 25cts. Re-
serve seats Scots and can be secured at
Northcutt 4 Cos. Drug Store.
"A car load of Old Dominion Iron and
Steel Nails just received. Get my prices
before buying elsewhere. 4. p. DoBBs.
Ladies ana geptlemea desiring course
in plain penmanship after the spenoerian
system or in book keeping and commercial
arithmetic are requested to call any morn
ing at Male Academy. The night class
opens at 7, closes at o'clock, and is under
the instruction of Mr. G. B. Moore Par
ties desiring a course in shorthand and type
writing can be aeeommoqatsd. Apyly for
any information to j. c. HARRIS,
Principal.
1t is always pleasure to trade with
polite and gentlemanly dealers, and the
universal verdict of the trading public is,
hat Sessions, Handy & Co. have these
marked characteristics to happy degree
Besides they keep splendid stock of gener-
al merchandise that put customers to no
trouble to get what they want, in dry
goods, shoes, hats, clothing, groceries, &C.,
thus affOrding facilities to procure all your
goods at one place. Their goods are always
kept up TO tRe stsnaard Of merit and excel
ience, and the result is well pleased custom
ers. Now to verify this call and see them
Highly bred Wyandott eggs for hatch
ing Sl.5O Tor h. A few cockrels for sale
j. PAGE, Marietta Ga.
TO beantify the town in every possible
ray will attract strangers as much as any
thing else. Good side walks, clean streets.
neatly painted houses and fences shade
trees, flowers, and shrubbery in the front
yards, are adornments, not only increase
the value of property, but induce strangers
to fall in love with the town and locate
among MS Marietta is the garden spot of
he world, and all should work to keep her
in the front rank
"A Marietta family recently placed
cat in bag and deposited it in buggy
The owner OF the buggy carried the cat sew
EN- miles in the country, On Powder Springs
road, and turned the cat loose in the woods
The feline promptly returned to Marietta
and the house from which it was carried.
Now say that the cat is not mind reader
Your shade trees need mulching, as
veil as your flowers and fruit trees. II you
wish your shade trees, which you have re.
Gently set out to live, you should give them
attention.
Good Friday comes on the Both of
March and Easter Sunday on the LIST Of
April. Rev. Nc. Pinkerton, of Augusta, is
in the city and will have charge OF ST.
James Church
The HARDWOOD Seminary entertainment
takes place at the Court House, Friday
night and promises to be very interesting
and should be well attended. Read NOTICE
III another column
The Journal is in fact Marietta and
Cobb county paper. 1t is for any and