The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-01-31

Capt. Joe Glover, OF the steamer Hunts
ville plying on the Coosa river shot his
colored fireman, Joe Dunn, Wednesday of
last week, before leaving Guntersville, Ala.
The crew had mutineered and Dunn was
the instigator OF the trouble. Capt. Glow
er ordered Dunn to leave the boat and
Dunn attacked Capt, Glover, grab.
bling him by the throat and at
tempted to throw him overheard. Capt.
Glover drew his pistol and placed it to the
negro's breast and fired The nergo was
shot just above the heart the ball turning
and coming out above the shoulder blade.
Capt. Glover surrendered to the sheriff, as
he acted in self.detence. The negro is
rapidly recovering, as the wound is not q
serious one. Capt. Glover spent Sunday
in Marietta, his home, with his family, re.
turning Sunday night.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FARMERS MI,
TUAL ASSOCIATION OF COBB COUNTY, Ga
To meet at the court house, in Marietta,
on Tuesday, the 9Th day of February, at 10
o'clock a. m, for the purpose of electing
officers for the next year, to,wit: The press
ident, treasurer and directors, one director
for each militia district, and such other
business as may be of interest to the As
ISOLATION. 1t is expected that every mem.
Der be present Each member is requests
ed to bring his policy, so as to see that
they are correct, and that there is props
er record of each policy.
W. M. SESSIONS, Pres.
For the lowest prices in clothing, shoes
and hats, go to Read & Virgins.
Don't forget to see us about Flows be-
fore you buy. DoBBs g. Bro,
All who feel an interest in the Epworth
League movement are respectfully invited
to meet with the members on Friday even,
ing February 18th. at the home of Mrs.
Mckinney, on Cherokee street. The
presence of friends, is very encouraging to
the young people who have identified
themselves with this branch of church
work.
MARIETTA CREAMERY Co., is now rum
ming in full blast,-grnding corn anC
making butter right along: They have q
supply of from one to two hundred gallon.
of skim milk to sell you at 2 cents pei
quart, daily. Your physician will tell yol
it's better than too much meat and bread
Call at Creamery every day and get nice
sweet and butter milk at Gets per quart.
One dollar will get lbs of good greer
coffee at Florence Bros, & Co.
E. w Collars Isles l6 to 10y at -,
cents at Hirsch's.
For RENT-9 room house at the Hedge,
with about acres pasture. Apply to
NJ J. BRADLEY.
Progressive Endowment Guild of Amer,
lea. $500 to $4,000 in ten years, old age
or previous in case of death 81 % to $50
per week sick benefits Beneficial Re.
liable Business-like Mr.. J. G. NJ. Cor
DCPutJ OeOGSld, Will
establish a chapter of the Association in
our city on the l4th of February. he will
take pleasure in explaining the work of
the Guild.to any wishing such information.
Loans can be effected on the best aud most
liberal terms, and paid on building and
loan plan. Loans made to members only,
and on the shortest notice Mr.. Gordon
is an energetic, pushing agent, a man of
business and represents good and safe
company.
First Lieutenant Will D. Anderson, res
signed his office in the Marietta Rifles, and
the company has elected Mr.. George SEES.
sions as bis successor.
DIED-In Mckinney, Texas, Jan. %,
1895, Van N. Williams, principal of the
Mckinney public school, husband of Min>
ME 7. Williams, of Marietta.
Don't tail to see Florence Bros. & Co. s
Shoes and get their prices before buying
elsewhere. They will make it to your in
terest.