The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-12-07
LOCAL LEAFLETS.
Picked Up and ChrOnicled
for Our Readers.
DEATH OF Mr.. GEO. R. GILBERT,
Mr. Will Perry Also Crosses Over to
the Other Shore. Be also Ready
For the Grim Messenger.

DIED.-Mr. George r. Gilbert died at
his residence in this city on last Monday
morning about twenty-five minutes after
10 o'clock in the 8Oth year OF his age. Mr..
Gilbert was an old resident of Marietta
and for many years a merchant OF the
place. He was an highly esteemed and
valued citizen, man of unimpeachable
integrity, honesty and rprightness. He
had that kindness OF heart and courtesy of
disposition that won him friends aud res
tanned them. Ii he had an enemy he was
unknown He was consistent and con,
secrated member of the Methodist Church.
and when health would permit, he was
always seen in attendance upon the services
OF the church. He had been married three
times, the wife of his last marriage suryiv>
ing him. He leaves two sons, NJ Alban
B. Gilbert and Mr. ". E Gilbert, both
honored citizens and successful merchants
of Marietta. The familiar face and kindly
greeting Of Mr.. George r. Gilbert will be
missed, but he has passed happily to tie
celestial shore where he is forever in the
sweet companionship of Gods saints. His
funeral service took place at the Methodist
church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock,
after which his remains were placed at rest
in the city cemetery. Our sincere sympa>
thy is extended to the bereaved wife, sons
and other relatives.
DlED-Mr. Will W. Perry, aged 90
years, died at his mothers residence on
Wednesday night of last week, in this city,
of influenza. He had been IN i'll health
for a long time. and being of weak consti>
tuition, he readily snccumbed to the severe
attack of la grippe or influenza, which
found Judgment in bis brain, The de-
ceased was quiet, gentlenanly and uuob.
trusive young man, and had the respect of
our people. He was a member OF the
PresbyteFiap Church, and bis srsfit is now
at rest. He leaves mother, resident OF
this city, and a BROTHER in Texas. and other
relatives to mourn his death. His funeral
took place Friday morning, Rev b. b But.
toiph officiating, after which his remains
were inferred in the city cemetery. We
tender our sympathy to the bereaved moth
er in this dark hour OF her sorrow.
EDS. JoURNAL-In reply to the aommu
Lication of the citizens committee appoint.
ed at public meeting held on last Friday
night in reference to school bonds, I
pledge myself in the event For Bonds"
are carried, il / am ere elected Mayor, |
will favor the payment OF the bonds as fast
as the sinking fund aceumulates | will
state further that / will be in favor of an
amendment to the bill providing tor the
appointment of a commission to take
charge and pay out the sinking fund.
7. w. GLOVER.
EDS. JOURNAL: have been asked to ex.
press my position in reference to the school
bonds for this city. favor the bonds and
shall vote for them. The schools very
greatly need suitable buildings and see
no other way Of getting them without float
ing bonds TOR that purpose. But while |
favor the bonds, alsolfavor reinvesting the
sinking fund in them as fast as it accumu-
lates, and should be elected Mayor shall
endeavor to sell said bonds under con-
tract that will entitle the city 10 repurchase
and take them up as fast as the sinking
fund accumulates. | am quite sure the
bonds can be sold in this way, and there is
no trouble about protecting the city's right
to do this. believe the school ACT should
be amended so as to authorize the Judge
of the Superior Court of this circuit to ap,
point board of Trustees to receive, invest
and protect the sinking fund provided
under this act. Such provision takes the
fund out of the city politics and guarantees
it a safe investment In this connection,
l also wish to add, that I will favor an adj
ditional amendment to the city charter
providing that the Mayor shall hold only
one term consecutively.
Very respectfully,
R. N Ho1IANn