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


their wooden wedding many valuable arC
unique presents, some useful and others or
namental were received. After social con
verse, vocal and instrumental music, sump
tuous refreshments were served. The occa
sion was highly enjoyed by all We exten,
our best wishes and trust the happy coupl,
may have multiplied many marriage ami
versaries.
-FoR RENF-Three room cottage. Ar
ply to PARKS GRoovER.
Fresh Dates, Prunes, Raisins, Bananas
Apples, Oranges, and in fact everything ii
the fruit line. kept constantly on hand, a
R. L. Northcutts.
The eclipse of the moon last Saturda,
night, took place promptly, according t
previous announcement. The programme
was carried out faithfully and everything ad
vertised was performed The admission be
ing free to this grand astronomical PIANO
| rama, an immense audience viewed it will
critics eye and pronounced it com
plete success. When the silvery creseen
glided out from behind the dark curtain
its beauty and brilliancy appeared NOR,
glorious than ever. The imam in the moon
proved to be good manager, and has thu
thanks of his audience
Manning Brothers have an attractive
advertisement in the JOURNAL. They are
dealers in provisions, stock feed seed oats
tobacco, axes, hoes, shovels, pillow stocks
shoes, leather, saddles. harness, buggies
road carts, wagons, cotton planters, &c
They are energetic and pushing young men
and are giving close attention to business
and are bound to succeed. Their stock is
of the best and they are determined to sell
the above named merchandise as low as
the lowest. Call and see them and they
will treat you right
For RENT--Three nice rooms, suitable
for light housekeeping, in good dwelling
near the square. Apply at journal Office
R. L. Northcutts is headquarters fol-
all kinds of fruits and fresh candies
Mr.. W. j. NJ Hames steps to the from
this week to let the public know that he is
still on board with through ticket in his
pocket, while he has his store chock full Of
choice groceries, fruits, country produce
tobacco, cigars, snuff, notions and fine as
sortment of coniectioneries as can be found
in the city. War relics" can be found in
his store, which will interest our Northern
and Northwestern visitors. Bill R.
Hames" is wholesoul, genial fellow, pub
lic-spirited full of humor, and you will be
delighted to make purchases from him.
He is going to sell cheap, because he says
he can afford to. Be sure to read his adver.
tisement in ANOTHER column and call and
see him.
R. l.. Northcutt receives fresh water.
ground meal every week from BoaZ 4 Fite.
Congressman Clements has introduced
the following bills ITO pay to the trus.
tees Of the Catholic church at Dalton
$4,000 to reimburse them for their church
building, used by the Federal army in 1864
1865 as small pox hospital, and afterwards
burned by order of Federal officers to pre-
vent the spread of the contagion" Also
Ito pay to the trustees of the Presbyterian
church at Marietta $l,47S for damages done
by the Federal army"
We hear it whispered around that Joe
B. Alexander will enter the race for Soci-
tor General of the Blue Ridge Circuit Joe
is an able and talented young lawyer of our
city, well qualified for the position, and
would make an excellent Solicitor, one in
whom law and order and the best interests
of society would find a true friend.
-DIED-Miss Penelope Hebert, whose
home is near Marietta, died suddenly in At
lanta ON last Tuesday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mr.. John Cary. She was taken
suddenly ill last Saturday. She was bright
and beautiful young lady, and her death
will carry sadness TO her many friends in
this place.
"A very interesting and instructive en-.
tertainment will be given tonight (Wednes-
day. at Nichols Hall, by Chinese students
for the benefit of the Episcopal Church.
Admission 25c and l5cts. Programmes
have been scattered throughout the city Civ
ing full particulars. Be sure to be on hand.
If you stay away you will miss a rare treat.
"A farmer who lives near Kennesaw
Mountain, has small branch running
through his farm, which you could dam up
with couple oil spades of dirt, has the fol-
lowing sign stuck up: Hunting positively
forbidden on this place, but you can fish as
much as you plsase."
"A little Atlanta boy was in the city
Saturday night, and his uncle took him out
doors and lifting him up in his arms point
ed out the moon in eclipse. The little fel-
low in establishment asked rs that the
kind Of moons you have up here?
Mr.. and Mrs C. r. Boyd left last week
on a visit to Nashville, from there they go to
Mobile, Ala, where they will reside in the
future Mr.. Boyd will engage in the cotton
business
Mr.. Josiah Sibley, of Augusta, was
stricken with paralysis on last Monday
night about 10 o'clock He recovered
speech and consciousness about midnight
His physician is confident of his recovery
All parties having accounts against the
city of Marietta must present them the first
day of each month TO the CLERK.
T. W. GLOVER, Mayor.
Mrs Otto Agricola and child, of Gads
den, Ala, are visiting Mr.. r. J. T. Agrico
la family
Valentine day approacheth, when sweet
sentimental missives will be darted by Gu
pid in great profusion.
Three large five cent bars of soap for q
dime at McCutcheon's
Mr.. r. NJ. Cleveland and wife, OF War
trace, Tenn, was in the city last week, en-
route to. Florida.
Mr. IaSea Willinoham ne the Cartara