The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-05-07
SMYRNA.

our farmer friends feel encouraged,
and will ''iall to" with rodoubled
energy, and endeavor to make the
largest and best crop of their ex-
perience.
Prof. and Mrs. J. R. Deavours
lett for Oxford, Ca, Saturday,
where they will spend few days
before returning to their home at
GAINESVILLE.
Miss Mary Guy Long, of Atlanta,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Eta
Young this week.
Prof. Mizell has given his school
vacation for the heated term. 1t is
useless to say the children are de-
lighted, and talk only of picnics
and pleasures incidental tu vacation.
Rev. MIR. Brown filled his regu>
lar first Sunday appointment at the
Methodist Church Sunday, preach
ing powerful sermon to large
congregation.
One of the prettiest weddings it
has been my good pleasure to wit.
ness was the Terrell.Petty nuptials
celebrated last Wednesday, the
29th ultimo, just at dewy eve. The
church was handsomely decorated
with ferns and flowers most tasteful
ly arranged, and crowded to it's
utmost capacity with friends OF the
contracting parties, assembled to
witness the contamination of their
troth. Promptly at the appointed
hour the notes of the grand wedding
march filled the church, causing
the hum of voices to cease and still
ness fall upon those assembled.
Then came the bridesmaids and
groomsmen, six in number, and last
the blushing bride on the arm Of
her sister, Miss Aurora, who was
maid of honor, and the groom On
the arm of his best man. Up to
the altar they moved with steady
tread until they halted before Rev.
A. j. Morgan, of Acworth. who in
few moments and as many words
pronounced them man and wife. Il
is useless for me to undertake a de>
! scription OF costumes Worn by those
participating in this event but suit
fee to say they were indeed beau
tiful. The presents received by the
bride were numerous, handsome and
useful. A reception was rendered
the young couple at the residence
of the brides parents. May peace
and happiness attend them on their
journey across the sea OF natrimony.
is the wish of the writer.
Many of our people attended the
all day singing at Sardis Sunday.
The Baptist Sunday School will
picnic next Saturday, May 9th, at
Powers Ferry. All are invited to
attend. Bring basket filled with
holiday edibles.
MIR. aud Mrs. Ed Rutledge, of
Atlanta, visited parents in our town
last Sunday.
The Democratic Club of Smyrna
met last Saturday night and after
the regul@ routine of business they
to meet again the 10th
inst, at 3 p. m Every Democrat
in this district is invited to attend.
Miss Emma Dempsy is visiting
her sister in our town.
Mrs. Joe Rutledge has gone to
Atlanta on two weeks visit to
her son. CRITIC.
The perseverance of the saints
telng presented to our village folk
last Sabbath a week, yesterday
they had presentation upon the
other side. While such discussions
may not rapidly advance Christian.
ity in the world, they may increase
liberality of mind; and will, no
doubt, where all is said and done
in love. Goodwill to all is Christ
like. Ali may feel safe in pursuing
that line. 1t is easy to be joyous,
agreeable and happy, When we feel
that all around US love us, but it is
difficult when we see and know that
We are treated as utilities by SELF
assumption and the egotism Of those
belonging to the brotherhood of
man. All yearn for the sympathy
of their kind. This beautiful world
can be made much happier than it
is by applying 20 real life what all
feel to be right.
Among the candidates that seem
certain of an almost unanimous
vote, is Robert Nesbitt. All feel
that be is the right man in the right
place.
"Who is that young lady? Why
she is q perfect little beauty" said
stranger not long since. He re,
ferred to one of Smyrna's Aker's
street jewels. A crooked letter be.
gins her name, but the lines upon
her face are stright.
Beautiful wedding, decorat d
church, prayers and good wishes
from scores Of good friend, crowded
house, beautiful weather, q blooming
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