The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-10-01
D1Ep.-Mrs Mary A. Myers died ~ thu


night at $50, aged Il years She was the
widow of the Rev. DR., E. H. Myers, who
died in Savannah, Ca, in 1875, OF yellow
fever. She leaves six children-Rev. H.
?. Myers of Barnesvile Mr.. w. Z. NV,
ers, of Washington, D. c., Mrs. S. w.
Hilch, of Waycross, Mrs. J. o. Walker of
GAINESVILLE, Mr. F. H. Myers and Mrs. Il.
V. Reynolds, OF Marietta. The deceased
was a hfe long member of the Methodist
church, whose goodness and Christian de-
votien were well and consplcuously known.
In her death the community and the church
have suffered great loss. She was the
relict of one of the most noted preachers
of Georgia Methodism. He was man OF
great power and conservation, and Mrs.
Myers was fit companion and help
rleet for him. United so long and SO hap>
PLY on earth, the preacher of righteous
ness and the lovely wife are reunited in
heaven. She rests from her labors on
earth and finds blessedness eternal in the
home above. DR.. Hopkins, of Atlanta, the
lifetime friend of the family, conducted
the funeral obsequies, assisted by Rev. j.
L. Dawes, pastor of the deceased, Satur-
day afternoon, at APO, after which the re>
mains were placed in the Denmead's vault
to be inferred later in the city of Augusta
To the bereaved we extend our sympathy
The board of examiners to award the
cadetship to the West Point Military
Academy, from the 7th Congressional Dis.
| trict, met at Cedartown on last Thursday.
There were eleven contestants-two from
Cobb Fred Morris and David Irwin-who
passed the physical examination. After ii
full days hard work, the board awarded
the cadetship TO Mr.. Fred Morris, of Mars
eta, and Mr.. Ben Borden, of Polk, as al>
| ternate. We congratulate our young
friend, Fred, on his deserved success. He
is a hard student and had made thorough
| preparation for the examination He is
the sol of Mr.. Gid Morris of this place.
He is ambitious and will make fine re-
cord at West Point.
Genuine Dongola Kid Shoes for Ladies
at $3.50, at The A. ?, Brantley Company.
Good Wool Carpet. W. z. GILBERT.
The largest stock of clothing in the city
at Hirschs.
You can save money by buying you
clothing, shoes and hats from Read s.
Virgins.
MARsHALs PARKS and Moon, and Mr..
Miller Walker arrested Moses Linebogger
on last Friday night at colored woman S
house. Linebogger is charged with being
one Of the thieves who have been breaking
open freight cars at Elizabeth, near town,
and robbing them of goods. Linebogger
owned his guilt and implicated Charley
Moore, coored, and he, too, was arrested
and Doth placed in Jail. There are two
others not yet arrested, but efforts are be-
ing made to apprehend them. At a pres
| liminary trial before Justice VIM, Lines
bogger retractcd his implication OF Moore
and Moore was discharged. Linebogger
war bound over ana went back to jail
THE States taxes have been increased by
the present Legislaturehigher than at any
time since the war. The rate has been fix.
ed at $5.0S On the one thousand dollars
When the county tax is added to this and
the tax payers step up to the collector
Office to pay, there is going to be some tai
kicking. But don't blame the tax collec.
tor; he is not responsible. Those who have
to pay city tax additional to state anC
county viii think cyclone has struck
their pocket books, when they get through
The State tax will be s5.O8 and the Coun'
ty tax 3.32 on the $1,000, both being
S8.4 on the 81 600
Beautiful line of Black, Black and
White, and Grey Dress fabrics at The A.
P. Brantley Company.
The celebrated W. l.. Douglass shoe for
men at Hirschs.
A large and beautiful line OF neckwear
just received at Read i Virgins.
Extra Heavy Hemp Carpet.
| W. +. GILBERT.
A COLoRED man found a worm, resem>
bling caterpillar Id the Federal Ceme>
terry, last Monday 1t had eleven Joints,
stretching inches, with % feet under its
body. 1t had yellow head, with yellow
hair tipped with black, and from each joint
were little black sprouts. It's body was of
sky blue color. What was it?
KING & FRANHLINs colossal shows will
exhibit at Marietta next Wednesday, Octo
Der 18th. 1t has drawn large crowds whers
ever it has been, apd no doubt it will re-
ceive liberal patronage here from the
amusement loving public Trained horses,
chariot races, acrobats and funny clowns.
Get your nickles ready.
Miss Eva Selman, who has been visiting
Miss Leila McClatchey for the past two
weeks, lett tor her home on Tuesday.
Such charming girl will ever find well
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