The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1890-08-21
Andrew Jackson, colored, was arrested

asst week tor selling whiskey to another
colored man. The evidence was positive,
and he was fined by Mayor Glover $40 and
cost. 1t seems that country darkey was
IN Mr.. j. W. Hardeman's store, Dragging
that he bought some whiskey in town
Deputy Marshal Swan was informed of the
matter and the negro said he could ~
him some whiskey, too. He was given a
silver quarter, worn slick, dated 1853
A flask was furnished by Mr. Hardeman
with paper stopper. The negro returned
with the whiskey, with the same stopper.
Deputy Marshal Swan arrested jackson
and the Identical silver quarter was found
in his pocket Col j. E. Motley was de"
tending the negro but when this evidence
was brought out, he said the case was
made out and asked the Mayor to be len
lent as this was Jackson first offense
Mr.. William Blair, living near Mable-
ton, IL this county, was attacked by mad
dog one day last week. The dog had
been fighting with other dogs, and when
Mr.. Blair saw the canine he was reclining
IN the corner of a fence. He made mo-
ton with his hand to scare the dog off,
when the dog sprang upon him and at
tempted to grab his throat Mr.. Blair was
taken by surprise and fought the madden
ed animal with his hands. In clutching
at the dogs throat the dog bit his fingers
badly. He managed to catch the dog by
throat and with pocket knife he cut the
dog to death Mr. Blair's experience was
a very thrilling one. He was in town
with view of gettinga mad stone. The
stone he applied, did not adhere. He is
somewhat alarmed for tear hydrophobia
might ensue.
The past twelve months we have made
every effort to sell off old stock, which we
succeeded satisfactorily in doing. Our
shelves are now being filled with New
Goods, New Styles at lowest prices. Our
clothing stock has been received this week
and is priced as low as The goods offered
at cost. Remember we offer you new
suit not one that has been III Marietta long
enough to get acquainted with all the
customers that has handled it.
w. E. GILBERT.
The Urinary election to nominate cam
didates for the Legislature and Senator
will take place on Saturday, August 3Oth
Don't forget the day. The candidates for
the Legislature are Rev. A. G. Dempsey,
B. Rainey, Col. W. R. Power and Fl. s.
Aubrey.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met
at Savannah Tuesday Delegates from
Marietta are Mr.. George S. Owen and Col
j. q. Foster. Other representatives from
this lodge in attendance are Jno. ]. Hunt,
81, j. Schoenthal, Geo. NJ Fleming, j. B.
Campbell and J. q. Cooper
WASTED-A reliable white woman that
is willing to work can get good situation
by applying to Judge George n Lester,
two miles and halt from Marietta on
Powder Springs road.
The midsummer festival in Atlanta was
a creditable affair, and an immense crowd
of people blocked the streets and side.
walks and looked on with interest. Mari
eta contributed four or FIVE coaches full
OF people to swell the thousands of specta.
tors who viewed this spectacular exhibit
ton.
Col. W. K. Power, Hon. A. s. Clay.
Judge John NJ. Stone and Mr.. W. B.
Clinkscales performed the grand act of
pedestrianism from Smyrna to Marietta
Saturday night. A derailad freight train,
delayed the II o'clock passenger to Sunday
morning.
Our Furniture Stock is complete. We
make specially in this line and will
guarantee lower figures than you will have
to pay in Atlanta We save you the
trelght-and drayage-trouble of handling,
and risk of breakage, which are items
worth considering. Come to see US before
buying. w. E. GILBERT.
MIR. Dick Simpson and Mr.. James R.
Brumby will in few weeks prospect
Mobile, Ala, and Little Rock, Ark, with
view Of opening up store, for the sale
Of agricultural implements.
Ever now and then, Mr.. B. W. Griggs
rolls watermelon into our office. He is
one of the JoURsAL's best friends and we
feel under many obligations to him for his
kindness.
The State Alliance met in Atlanta on
the 18th and Cobb is represented by Rev.
A. &. Dempsey and r. I. Nesbitt, and the
State Exchange by DR.. C. B. Sewell.
Rev. MIR. Darden, in charge of the color
ed Baptist church at this place, baptised
twenty~six candidates for membership on
last Sunday morning
Rev. Mr.. Myers District Superintendent
) OF the American Bible Society, preached
at the Methodist church last Sunday nj orn-
ing.
Mr.. Will Edmonston will leave on the
10th TOR Houston, Texas, where he goes to
buy cotton for the Inmans