The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-07-02

Five prisoners escaped from the Mariet-
ia Jail on Saturday night about II o'clock.
They were F.. NJ. Hatcher, white, John
Mullins, white, Dan Black, colored. Jordan
Williams, colored. and Will Jones, coior-
ed. They effected their escape by saving
of the lock of their cell and the lock off
the iron door leading to the inside stair
way. This accomplished hey had access
TO an unbarred window, from which, by
the aid of blankets, they descended to the
ground and decamped. Deputy Marshals
Hicks and Barrett and Mr.. Jacob Broze.
mack and Mr.. Hayes, were on Lemons
street to arrest colored man. en- returns
ing. with their prisoner, three men passed
them in the middle of the road, one carry
ing his shoes in his hand. The officers
were not aware that there had been an
escape from Jail, but recognized Mullins
and pursued them. They were feet of
foot and Mr.. Hicks hollered if they didn't
stop he would shoot them, Mullins boiler
ed Don't shoot and stopped. The two
other men, Black and Hatcher, kept on at
break neck speed with Mr. Barrett in
pursuit. They soon passed out of sight,
Mullens was returned to the Jail. Sheriffs
Davenport and Bishop organized possee
and went in search of the fugitives, but
failed TO get on their track, although Mr..
bishop captured man by the name of
1ohn Foster, against whom he had a true
bill, and brought him in Sunday morning.
Mr.. Maddox, of near Big Shanty, captur-
ed Hatcher in gin house and brought
him to Marietta and was paid SIS for his
trouble by She-ifs Davenport and Bishop
Or Tuesday night about II o'clock Will
Jones was arrested by Mr.. D. A. Hubbard.
Joles was found hiding in some weeds in
rear of Gen. Phillips residence, He made
no resistance and was turned over to the
Sheriff who placed him in Jail. A re.
ward OF $25 had been offered for Jones,
and Mr., Hubbard received the money.
1t is not known how the saws were con-
veyed to the Jail. A reward of $50 is Of
tered by the Sheriff for Black and $25
for Williams.
Having sold our drug store to Mr. Jas.
w. Legg OF this city. we desire to take
this method Ut thanking our friends and
the public generally, for the very liberal
patronage that they have given us, and we
bespeak for Mr.. Legg continuation OF
the same. Respectfully,
MALONE i LOVE.
We are going 20 sell our entire stock OF
low cut shoes, regardless of price. Now is
the time to strike
FLORENCE BRos. & Co.
. The MARROW House was the scene of
royal festivity and gayety on last Thurs
day evening. A social entertainment was
given by Miss Lizzie MARROW and Mrs.
Newt 9eggie in honor of Miss Idelle
Glover, of Gnntersville, Ala, and Miss
Ethel Heggie. of Augusta, who for several
weeks have been their charming guests.
The house was sastefully arranged and the
lava was brilliantly lighted with Chinese
lanterns, and dotted here and there were
settees and chairs for the ease and comfort
OF the guests. Young society was out in
full force-about thirty couples being
present. Elegant refreshments were album
dainty served, and all agree that the hosts
certainly understand the art OF making
young people enjoy themselves. Miss
Ethel left for her home Wednesday morn
ing:
The Kennesaw House. under the excel
lent management of Mr.. aud Mrs. J. w.
Roper, is enjoying large share of pat.
ronage. The following is list OF the
recent arrivals at this popular hotel: Mr..
and Mrs. John Hightower and two daugh.
tiers, Misses May and Lynett, Of Hawkins
vile, Ga. Mrs A A. DeLacy and two
daughters, Julia and Arwyn, of Jackson
vile, Fla; Mr.. and Mrs. L. Selig and
three daughters, Misses Sarah, Rosaine
and Lucille. of Atlanta Mrs. Gibson anG
Miss Gibson, of New York Mr.. and Mrs.
j. c. Wall, of Chattanooga
Mr.. W. S. Dodgen, one of Marietta's
most worthy citizens, had an agreeable
surprise on the Goth of June, b. all of bis
children, nine in number, aud twenty-five
grand children, visiting him with we'll
filled baskets, and celebrating his Goth
birthday. Some SO people took dinner
with him on that occasion. This happy
reunion made glad the heart of M.
Dodgen. May he live to celebrate many
more birthdays is the wish ofh:s numerous
friends.
Miss Emma Lyon gave an elegant en-
tertainment on Tuesday evening at Mrs.
Haynes, complimentary to Miss Cora
Cheney, OF this place, and Miss Vanie
Almond, of Elberton. A large crowd was
present and the social functions perform
ed i'll most BETTING manner by the
hostess. Refreshments were served and