The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-03-26

Mrs. Mary France, VINO lives on Mr. j.
e. Morris farm in this county, has a Bible
that her brother found on the person Of a
dead Federal soldier, during the late war
on battle field around Richmond, Va.
Inscribed Oh leaf of the Bible is tin fol-
lowing; Thomas Walker, a soldier in
Co. H., Goth Regiment, Pennsy lvania Vol
unteers. Should die on the battle field
or in hospital, for the @ke OF humanity,
acquaint my wife. Barbara Walker, resid-
ing at Tamaqua, Schuylkil county, Pa of
the fact and where my remains may be
found" We publish the above with the
hope that it may reach the wife or some
relative of the dead soldier, that the Bible
may be restored to the family of the de.
ceased.
Mr.. John Fl. Boston returned from
Athens Monday where he visited his son,
John, at the State University and his
daughter, Miss Minnie, at Lucy Cobb ms
stitute By the way, this reminds us of
reading in the Atlanta Journal, the other
day, ola "class poem," composed by our
young friend, John H. Boston, Jr. The
inspiration of the poem, was due to the
setting out the "class tree" custom OF
the college. The poem was one of excel.
lence and highly creditabe to the poetical
talent of our gifted young friend. Our
home people complimented it highly. We
watt our congratulations
Hon. Steve Clay, OF Cobb, was in the
city short while last evening en- route to
Marietta from Milledgeville, where he
went to attend a meeting of the board of
directors ofthe Girls Normal Industrial
College. Clay was formerly speaker of
the house of representatives. He made a
popular and admirable presiding officer.
He voluntarily retired from politics to de-
vote himself to the practice of law, at
which he has been prosperous and success.
full. Clay will no doubt represent the
Seventh district in congress at no distant
day.-Macon News
For RENT-New cottage of six rooms.
Apply to A. Y. LEAKE.
Rev. Mr., Walker, the new pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, occupied his
pulpit and confirmed the impressions pro.
duced by his visit. He preached morning
and evening, and in the afternoon he met
with the Young Mems Christian associa>
ton in their Sunday service. He will res
turn to his old home in Marietta a few
days before taking up his residence here.
He is already doubly assured of hearty
welcome. Birmingham Age Herald.
Mr.. John Corcan who has been in the
employ of the American Marble Co. since
their mill first opened, has a plant that is
a rare curiosity. Two years ago he visited
his native country Ireland-and brought
with him the shamrock, his countries mas
tional emblem, which he now has growing
in its own native soil at his home with
Mark Kirk.
Foa RENT-New cottage of six rooms.
Apply to A. Y. LEAKE.
One OF our citizens asks us to call atten
ton to the fact that some unknown parties
have broken and destroyed some of the
shrubbery on graves in the city cemetery
There ought to be some way to find out
who these depredators are and punish
them.
Members of Ladies Memorial Associa.
ton and all interested are requested to
attend meeting at Marietta Library next
Tuesday morning ten clock, March 3lst.
Matters of great Importance to be consider
ed. LAURA E. BUTToLPH, Pres.
DIED.-Mrs r. B. Davis died in this
place on Wednesday of last week, aged 48
years She leaves husband and several
children. Rev. j. I. Dawes officiated at
the funeral. The remains were inferred
at New Hope church near Marietta.
The Spauldings are all torn up" with
al lOE llONIUR IuelF mouse, a
portion OF which will be torn down and put
up TO! tenement houses on the west side Of
the street adjoining their old home, Sums
init Grove.
There is great deal of cotton yet
unsold. Some of the farmers would have
made money to have sold their cotton at
the beginning of the season. Marietta
seems to be the favorite market as cotton
is seen on the streets nearly every day.
Shady Grove has a large we'll attended
and active debating society. Mr.. 7. Chalk.
er is president
Mr.. Chas Foster Of Edgewood with his
new bride is visiting his mother at her
residence in Elizabeth.
Thursday, March Goth, at Brantley SEES,
sions Il Co.
Don't miss that grand display of Brant-
ey,Sessions & Co. s Thursday March 10Th.