The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-12-12

D. W. Blair, ........-.................... 359
FOR ALDERMEN
Enocn raw, "....... ...,....".......357
DR.. J. D. Malone, ...... ...................357
j. Eld motifs, ".... 5000. ...,.". 1853
K. Il. Northcutt, .................... =. ....360
M. M. Sessions 1855
Geo. 6. Owen, ..... 359
There were $40 votes poled-29O whites
l40 colored.
Mr.. D. W. Blair the newly elected May
Or is prominent and successful lawyer,
partner of Hon. A. S. Clay. He is a
graduate of Emory College. man of fpe
education and one of the best lawyers in
the city. He is q man of convictions and
stands up to his opinions and judgment
regardless of consequences. He is quiet
and unobtrusive, but pleasant and genial
when approached. Heis member Of the
Methodist Church and has a family. He
has never held an Office before, but it is
generally predicted by his friends who
know him best that he win earnestly en-,
deavor to give the city clean, honest and
efficient administration.
Alderman Enoch Faw has served as
Mayor and has an honorable record. He
is On the present council and served sew
eral terms as Alderman. He is lawyer
of sound judgment, careful and discreet
and seeks TO do right and justice in all
matters. He is a member Of the Presby,
terrain Church, has an interesting family,
and his re election as Alderman is con-
sidered fortunate for the city, being tamil-
lar with the city affairs so thoroughly.
Alderman Geo 8. Owen is on the old
board and has served several terms. He
understands the business OF the CITY, is
prompt in the discharge of duty, clever
and popular. He will do good service on
the new board as he has on the old. He
has wife, is member of the Methodist
Church, and belongs to several secret orr
ders' He is assistant postmaster and is
esteemed as good and reliable citizen.
q DIR. j. D. Malone will serve his first
term as Alderman during the ensuing two
years. He is a successful practicing
| physician, and member of the firm of
Malone q Love, druggists, and is..consider>
ed conservative, practical and safe BUSH
ness man. He is member of the Metho.
dist Church, has family and will prove
an intelligent and faithful city official.
Mr. M. NJ. Sessions is lawyer and a
bueiness man. He is en,erprislng and
daring. he is one Of the three stockhold-
ers OF the Marietta Paper Manufacturing
Go. and new waterworks. Ee is also a
stakeholder of the Marietta Guano Co.
He is member of the Methodist Church.
has family and loves the comforts of a
good home and the good things OF life.
lie is . hustler and will prove an &C.
tive and efficient Alderman.
Mr.. R. H. Northcutt never held al or
fee before. He is successful business
man and one of the officers and stock.
holders of the Marietta Guano Co. He is
q member of the Baptist Church, has a
family and is a liberal, philosophical and
enterprising citizen He is an honest,
warm>hearted and upright man. and will
make the city . capable Alderman.
Mr. Gid Morris is farmer and has a
farm near the corporate limits of the city.
He has resided in Marietta only few
years, coming from Roswell to this place.
He believes in educating bis children to
the fullest extent, and will of course be a
friend to the public schools. He is a
bundle of energy, and will take as much
pride and be willing to devote as much
rime to the discharge OF the duties of an
Alderman as any man on the board.
1t is hoped that they will have the
friendly cooperation and good wishes of
the citizens in managing the city affairs in
behalf Of the best interests OF al! the peo>
pie.
They will be installed into Office on the
first Monday night in January.