The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-01-02
Picked Up and ChrOnicled
for Our Readers.
O. j, KINGS HOUSE BURNED,
Burglars Rob Two Houses During the
Holidays. A Number of Eater.
tainments.
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NAL.
Mrs. Judge Sessions is now at home, and
we are glad to know, has about recovered
from her illness. >,
Master Ira Truslow had his face burned
by the explosion of some powder on Ch.ist-
mas day.
Deputy Sheriff Bishop has come into
possession of four blood hound puppies
which he proposes to train.
WANTED-By northern family, a lady
and gentleman to board. Apply to lock
box l55.
The Clarke Library will be closed this
week for rearrangement of hooks. 1t is
requested that all books out be returned.
Col. V. L. Starr and wife about the 18th
will leave for Florida. where they will
spend about month.
Mr.. W. q. Banks and Mr.. G. q. Wells, Of
Window. Mimi. spent several days re,
Gently with Mr. John Yale.
For SALE--Two houses and lots in MARI
eta well situated. Apply to 81. P LEAKE
Guyton l. Anderson are selling best
grades coal at bottom prices.
Mr.. C. C. Grist, the Racket Store mer.
chant, sold $50 dozen dolls during the
Christmas holidays. That's business.
Prof. Charles Lane delivered his lecture
Thursday night to good size audience
and everybody enjoyed it.
Mr.. ]. A. Fields and family have nov
ed to Marietta and occupy the Butler
house on Atlanta street.
have about 10000 Elberta peach trees
for sale, or I would Furnish trees and, take
part Of the fruit from one who would sfur-
nish land and cultivate them.
GEO. F. GoBER
Blacksmith coal tor sale at
w. E. GRAMLIyG's:
Rev. W. F. Glenn, editor of the Wesley
an Advocate, preached at the Methodist
church Sunday morning last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis D. Hoppe, of this
place, were the recipients of Christmas
gift that will grow in their hearts from day
to day-a fine boy.
The Ladies Parsonage Aid Society of the
Methodist Church will hold their monthly
meeting at the Parsonage Thursday after
noon at o'clock.
The Marietta Paper Manufacturing Co.,
has let the contract to construct their
Waste Factory building to Messrs. Chap
man & TORY, of Atlanta. Work will COM
mence at once.
The Presbyterian Sunday School had a
Christmas tree at the Armory and it was
an occasion in which every one was made
happy.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Mr.. Joseph Emerson Boston, of Marietta
and Miss Anne Shellman, of Savannah, tc
take place in Savannah, January 7th, al
Independence Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Hollands horse hitched to car
riage, while standing in front of Nc
Clatchey's store, on Christmas eve, became
frightened and despite the drivers efforts
ran away, breaking the carriage some what
Mr.. G. W. Cooley and Miss Jessie
Weaver were married in Atlanta on Christ.
mas day, ard passed through Marietta that
afternoon on the train. The bride is well
known in Marietta, while the groom is q
prosperous merchant Oh Whitehall street.
The week of prayer set apart by tn.
Evangelical Alliance, will be held at the
Methodist Church beginning on next Sun
day night All the churches will unite il
this series Of religious services. Let every
body attend.
The young folks had number Of en-
tertainments and parties during the holi'
days Of an enjoyable character. Parties
we're given by Miss Emma Lyon, Mis-
Mariah Brumby, Miss Katie Anderson anC
Mr.. Frank Freyer.
A burglar raised a window il Mr.. Samue
4. Burton's house on the night Of the 23C
December, and with lathe, pulled Mr.
Will McKenneys pants to the window anc
took therefrom $1,000 in money, leaving
the pants at the gate. On the same nigh
a burglar robbed Mr.. Joe McEutre's pc ant
of$2. 10.
Officers McLain, Parks, Bishop and Mr.
Crockett arrested a number Of colore
men in "Mayestown," on the charge
gambling. Out OF the number, Judg
Alexander bound over Henry Kennedy
Doc Williams and Will Thomas. Befor
the arrest Jim House stabbed Doc Viii
hams with knife. House escaped.