The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-05-23

MD ing, Few hundred yards away II
! thought there was ''rumpus and a row
and went III great haste ITO command tn
peace, suppress the fuss and arrest the of
lenders. The nearer he got to the house
the louder and more emphatic the voic
Tell upon his listening ears, and NOR
convinced was he that there YVES a terri
BILE battle going on. He clutched his clul
the tighter and accelerated his footsteps
and approached the house, from which tn,
noise came, of a well>knoYn colored man
expecting every minute 10 hear the crasl
OF crockery and the groans of distress
when to his establishment it was old mar
Henry Clay, colored, wrestling at thai
hour with God in prayer, man whose
Christian devotion and conservation is
not doubted. Marshal Moon didn't linge,
In that holy atmosphere long, but silently
wendell his way back to the square, fully
convinced that an earnest praying man
like old Uncle Henry" is not the kind to
violate the law
For SALE-My Elgin Cart, made bv
FRAZER, the foremost manufacturer of
two-wheels in the world. Free from horse
motion. In perfect condition. Will sell
with or without harness Can be seen at
Melnerts stable. Terms to suit purchase
CT j. L. BRANTLEY.
The religious services still continue at
the Methodist Church this week, morning
ana night. The interest has been such bv
the large crowds in attendance, that Rev.
B. +. Fraser, of Dalton, was telegraphed
to and asked to return and assist Rev. Mr.,
Thomas He came Monday and in his
/ clear, comprehensive, forcible and inter~
estlng style, has held the attention OF the
congregations from beginning to end.
lie is an earnest, consecrated minister
and has won warm place in the hearts of
our people, Great good his been done.
and still better results are looked for.
Tuesday night Mr.. Fraser preached in
simplicity and power. 1t was grand
sermon. An after service was held and
the altar was crowded with penitents
The work of grace depeens and widens.
Let all attend
Rev. l.. T. Winter, of Powder Springs
gave some sweet songs at the Methodist
church Tuesday night. -.--l
Did you say Won weSs looking for -
wedding present 7? Well. there is nothing
SO beautiful, so lasting, SO elegant as a
piece of cut glass or soId silver. We
have a beautiful line Of both to select
from. j. ii. BATE u Co.
The Piedmont Marble Company, locat.
ed at Marble Hill, Ga, was placed in the
hands of receiver a few weeks ago,
Messrs. Malone and Dobbs being appoint
ed receivers. Last Saturday the per-
man ancy of the receivership was brought
before Judge Copper and the bill was
withdrawn by Robinson & Wallace, con>
tractors The matter it is thought will
soon be adjusted. The Company is still
operating the works.
IMPORTANT NOTICE All persons in
debted to US by past due accounts or notes
are requested to make On immediate set
| Element. The closing out of our business
here will necessitate the placing of such
Indebtedness in the hands of officers tor
collection unless paid at once.
The A. P. BRANTLEY COMPANY.
Mr.. Lawrence Virgins leaves Sunday
night for Columbus, Ohio, where on We'd
nesday following he will be united in mars
riage to Miss Ide He will be accompa.
MED by NJ. Will Trammell, best man, Mr.
Joe Boston, Mr. l., c. Russell and Mr.. T.
W. Glover.
Put less money in dwellings, and more
money in manufacturing enterprises in
Marietta and you will find that your in
vestment will be safe and certain, other
wise there will be depreciation and loss
There are more dwellings here now than
people to rent them.
A very successful tent meeting is beine
conducted at Acworth by DR.. j. W. Bios
ser, the evangelist, ard his musical family
All the denominations in the place hav'
united in the work aad great good is beini
done. Tie singing by the large choirs
led by the various instruments is very fine
DR.. Blosser will hold meetings in Mariet
ia, beginning next Sunday.
Mr.. William Mckinney lost one OF hi
r match mares on last Tuesday. Her deaf
e is thought TO have been from snake Bit
Mr.. Mckinney was offered $3.50 for th
pair before her death.
= We call attention to the card OF Mr.. v
;. W. Phillips, civil engineer and surveyo
He is this week surveying town lots f
Judge Sessions and Mr.. Sterling Phillip
He is competent. Give him your work.
The effort to organize county fair
e meeting with encouragement and wi
n prove success. 1t will be a good thin
/. for the county.
:. The third quarterly meeting of the Col
s comfy Sunday School Association vi