The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-07


day of last week. Mrs. Seals and daugh>
ter were absent from home, and Prot. Seals
was out at the corn crib, when he discov-
cred the house to be on fire. The colored
woman had built fire in the kitchen. and
it is supposed the fire originated by q de.
fective fue. Anderson Maddox and son
OF ID. Il. Jordon were the first to come to
to Mr.. Seals assistance, Soon Rev. D. J.
Maddox came TO their aid. Upon exami.
nation he found that the flames lad made
such progress into the main part of the
house that further attempts at saving the
building were useless, and directed all their
energies to saving the furniture. Mr.. NJ.
Tippin "-ode furiously" to the rescue and
went Immediately to the marble works and
the manager sent nearly his whole force
who worked heroically in saving furniture.
While nothing can fully compensate for
the loss of such home, yet the kindness
OF neighbors and prompt adjustment of in>
surance are redeeming features. Mrs. G.
F. Newell made them welcome to her
home which was ample for the family and
such furniture as was saved from destruc.
ton. There was an insurance of $1,000
on the house. Most all of the furni-
ture was saved, but in damaged condi>
ton.
Ice cold Drinks and Ice Cream.
A. K. WHITE, Agt.
MY house and furniture, which were de.
stroyed by fire on March Both, were both
insured with 81. G. Coryell, Marietta, Ga
IN the Phoenix Insurance Company, OF
Brooklyn. N. Y. The loss was adjusted
on April first the second day after the ire
and the draft for loss paid April 9Th, and
settlement was made in manner entirely
satisfactory to me.
JOHN r. SEALS.
LACE shoes from $l.OO up, at Bee Hive
MONEY TO LoAN-Sessions & Sessions
Attorneys.
d The largest stock of gents underwear in
the city ct Hirsch's.
Don't fail to see our eight and ten dollar
suits before buying your spring suit.
READ q WIGGINs.
The celebrated w. L. Douglas g.. 90
Shoe for mep at Hirsch's.
MoULTRIE M. SESSIONS, Real Estate
Agent.
The death of Judge Geo. N. Lester re-
moves from the sphere OF public life. a
grand man. whose eventful life, marked
him as one of the pluckiest men of the old
regime of statesmen. His political combat
against the independent candidacy of DR..
FELTON,, for Congress, was one of the storm.
lest and most remarkable of Georgia politi.
cal campaigns. DR.. FELTON, found in Judge
Lester foeman worthy of his steel. 1t
was Greek meet Greek, and the tug of war
was fierce and hot Both were natural
orators and ready stump speakers and the
campaign was one that will never be equal
led IL Georgia politics. Judge Lester has
passed away, and his political antagonist
DR.. FELTON, still fingers feebly on this side
of the river. He too will soon be gone.
FRIDAY afternoon, about half past five
o'clock, an alarm Of fire was sounded. At
first number OF citizens thought it was
an April fool" and did not respond, but
the smoke issuing from the building occu.
pied by the steam laundry soon convinced
them of the reality OF the fire, and large
crowd gathered at the house on Roswell
street. The fire department responded.
The fire originated in the drying room and
was making good Roadway when the bucket
brigade began rapid application of water
and soon had it under control. The ex,
tinguisher of the Hook and Ladder Com
pany did good work. The damage will not
be over one hundred dollars. The building
is owned by Judge Gober and is insured.
The laundry belongs to Mr.. David Handy
and there is insurance on the plant
EXTRA at the Bee Hive--a ball and bat
with each child suit.
Call and see our stock Of clothing before
buying your spring suit.
READ l. WlGGINs.
You can get anything yoa want in Hats
and Shoes from Read & Virgins.
Mr.. L. S. Cox has just finished at his
marble works. one of the handsomest mon>
uments ever turned out at any place. 1t
is for the grave OF MRS. Laura j. Telford'
at Gainesville, Ga. 1t is of Italian marble
and Georgia Marble base. 1t is capped
with an urn and the lilies carved on the
front piece is Of the finest workmanship
showing skill Of the highest order. 1t
must be seen to be appreciated. 1t is very
creditable to Mr.. Cox's workmen.
We are indebted to Mr.. A. K. White for
some delicious ice cream. He understands
how to make good article, and we advise
our friends to call and see him.
Mr.. ELI CAMPBELL, Of Emanuel county,
Ga, has been visiting the family of
Judge Campbell. He finds the climate
here is giving him improved health.
The best line Of children's clothing and
heapest in town at the Bee Hive.