The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-04-15


!: John Morris, eolored, is at bone in this
place suffering from severe knife cuts in
the face and back as the result of a riot in
!! Hobo Hollow" above town, on last Sat.
urday night. Miles Spears, colored, did
kthe cutting, who was cut on the hand.
From what can be learned it was gam.
bling affair, where about thirty had assem-
piled and were drinking and gambling.
Special BailiG Geo. NJ. Fleming and Den,
uty Sheriff w. N. Hawkins have made
several arrests. among them Miles Speers
who did the staobing. Other arrests will
follow.
We have just received the prettiest lire
| OF spring clothing ever shown in Marietta.
READ Il WIGGINs.
| Mr.. 81. E. Rees. Southern Agent of the
Aetna Insurance Company with head
quarters in Atlanta, has been. elected
Assistant Secretary to the company.
While we congratulate Mr.. Rees on his
deserved promotion, yet we regret very
much that it will be the cause of the re-
moval OF Mr. Rees and family from Mari.
eta to Hartford, Conn, about the first of
May. Mr.. Rees has proved valuable
citizen, of unblemished character and
highly esteemed.
kINKLAUsEuM.-Handbills impart the
information that local talent will give a
concert aad minstrel performance on next
Monday night, 10Th inst, at the court
house, for the benefit uf the new Baptist
Church. the program is said to be an
excellent one, with the best musical. talent
in the city, and all who attend will be
richly repaid for the time and money in
vested, besides helping laudable cause
Be sure and CO. Admission Scots.
For SALE "A small pair of mules and
several horses, which l will sell for cash
or on time to suit purchaser
HENRY MEINERT.
Try bottle o; Legg's Extract of Hon.
duras Sarsaparilla. Only Scots.
Sewer pipe is extensively used now in
wells instead of brick. you can buy it at
q. q. Dobbs' Hardware Co.
Having decided to sell ice, will have
my ice house and wagons ready in about
week and then l hope to serve YOU reg-
ularly and will do everything tor yout
accommodation. HENRY MEINERT.
Go to Read & Wiggihs for your spring
suits.
You can get the same articles at nv
store tor the same money that you can get
at any other store Call and see. q
SAM WAY.
Go tc Read & Virgins for your chill.
dren's school shoes.
DIED.-Mrs" Melissa A. Dewar died in
this city on last Thursday 1T an advanced
age. She was the wife of Mr.. James, A.
Dewar, deceased, and leaves two sons, Mr..
Frank Dewar and Mr.. Harry Dewar,
managers of the Blue Ridge Marble Com
pany, of Nelson, Gao and one daughter,
Miss G. Dewar, of Marietta. The remains
were shipped to Cincinnati for,interment.
Legg prescription department is large
and comprehensive. No better in the
state, and is in charge of two licensed
pharmacists.
Go to Read & Virgins for Clothing,
Shoes and Hats. They have just received
their new spring stock.
lax NoTICE.-The city tax BOOKS are
now open for receiving tax returns, also
tor payment OF street tax Call and at
tend to it before you forget it.
r. E.'LAwHoN, CLERK and Tex Col.
60 to Read & Virgins fer Clothing,
Shoes and Hats. They have gust received
their new spring stock.
The lecture, Clocks by DR.. Wingo,
OF Carrollton. owing to rain was not de-
liyered on Thursday night, but on Friday
night he cnt ertained an intelligent and
appreciative audience. The lecture was
unique and instructive, full of humof and
sound sense, and was highly enjoyed by all
present,
Ice Cream Freezer at Dobbs Hardware
Company.
We have just received the latest styles
IN Stiff Hats. READ & WIGGINs.
Col. Ed. w. Frey will be the orator on
the Confederate Memorial Day on the 26th
inst. He is forcible speaker and will
make the occasion one Of interest to ALL
He is the son of an old Confederate vet,
eran, prominent lawyer and gentleman
Of fine education.
We have fust received tie prettiest line
of spring clothing ever shown in Marietta.
READ & WlGGINs.
Owners OF LAM in Cobb county had
better read Commissioner Sale pub-
lished in this issue, purporting to be the
sale of George W. Flournoy's land. They
may fLd some of their land advertised for
sale, and it will! be necessary to take steps