The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1889-04-25

The other morning at the residence of
Rev. Geo. S. Tumlin, as one of the family
was proceeding to make up bed that had
been used the night before, a snake some
Is inches in length was discovered con-
cealed in the bed covering. 1t was instant
ly killed. Parties who saw it say it was
highland moccasin. 1t is supposed to
have been in the bed during the night.
How 1t got there is mystery.
For RENT-Five room dwelling, large
garden, good water, near the public square.
Apply to J. C. HARRTs.
PROF. W. W. Legare, has been elected
to the Chair of Ancient Languages in the
North Georgia Agricultural College, at
Dahlonega. His Presidency of Harwood
Seminary terminates by resignation at the
close OF the present term and he will leave
about 1.-THE middle of June or first of july
for his new field of labor congratulate
Dahlonega on securing so able and cultur-
ed teacher and refined and courteous gen.
tleman. Marietta parts with him with re-
greet.
$25OO to loan-cheaper than ever.
ENoCH FAw.
MEMS Summer Suits from SIS 90 up at
Hirsch's
DR. II. Hice left this city last Saturday
for Marietta, where he will follow his bust
ness as pharmacist. Mr.. Hice has been
an active and valuable citizen, always ready
to do all in his power to advance the inter-
ests of the city financially or otherwise.
The year past he served as secretary of the
Business Mems and Citizens Association,
and last summer served on the Board of
Health While we regret the loss of such
a man, we can but wish him well, and con-
graduate the citizens of Marietta upon their
gain allapooSa Journal.
THE Marietta Confederate Memorial
Association have received all appeal from
the Memorial Association in Richmond,
Va, to assist in placing marble headstones
over the graves of the Georgia Soldiers in
their cemetery. Most of the States have
to this appeal. Georgia has
done nothing. There will be boxes placed
at the gates on Memorial day, and all who
wish to contribute to this cause will please
put their donations in these boxes.
FRIDAY, April 26th, will be observed as
usual, for decorating the Confederate Sol.
der graves. Everybody is invited to
meet at the cemetery at o'clock in the
afternoon with their flowers The chil>
dren of all the Sunday Schools are invited
to join in hymn and assist in the de
ton.
VISITORS, while attending the Associa-
ton this week, are cordially invited to
come in and inspect our elegant line of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware
We have just received lot of new Spring
Novelties in Silver Jewelry, which is all
the style now J. H. BATE & Co, Jewellers.
ALL persons indebted to us for guano
will please come at once and give us their
notes. B. r. LEGG Il Bro.
A cordial welcome is extended to the
delegates of the Georgia Baptist Conven-
ton who assemble in our city to-day The
hearts and homes of our people are thrown
open to them. May their session be har-
monious and profitable and their stay
pleasant The convention will convene at
the court house at 10 o'clock this morning
and our citizens are invited to attend.
Messrs. Hice 6 Bridges have opened
the Palace Drug Store" in the new hotel
block on the southside of square, where
they have an extensive assortment of
goods in their line. They come to our
city as men of character and integrity,
with long experience in the drug business,
and solicit share of public patronage.
See advertisement in another column.
A Railroad meeting will be held at the
Court House next Tuesday snight at y
o'clock, with view of building railroad
from Alpharetta to Marietta A delega-
ton of citizens of Milton county will be
present to consult with our citizens. The
road lis going to be built. So come out
and help and advise.
The pulpits Of the Methodist, Presbyte-
rian and Baptist churches will be supplied
with Baptist preachers next Sunday.
Bishop ]. w. Beckwith will preach at St.
James Episcopal Church. There should
be a full attendance at all the CHI urches
next Sunday.
LosT-At the Whitlock House fire,
silver Mug, marked John Humphreys
Storer, Jr., !" also alnecklace of silver beads.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by
bringing same to Mrs. Wright's boarding
house.
Will Robinson, colored, was arrested on
Saturday night on the charge of selling
whisky He was tried Monday morning
before Mayor pro tenn Motley and was fin
ed $50 and cost, which he paid Sheriff
McLain rearrested him and he was bound