The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-10-13

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legislature. Strange to say, Col Simp-
sons Populist opponent for the legisla-
ture died the morning of the election,
and Col. Simpsons election was as
sured. The Populists voted for their
dead nominee just the same as if he
were living. The Populist candidate for
treasurer also died before the election
There seemed 10 be fatality among
the Populists in that county.
Mr.. ). A. Anderson has been confined
to his bed for nearly ten days suffering
| with muscular rheumatism. Last Sat-
day morning while attempting to walk
around from one side of the bed to the
other ne suddenly tainted away, which
very greatly alarmed his family Dr..
Tennent was hastily summoned and he
was quickly revived. Up to this last
attack of illness Mr.. Anderson had been
looking and feeling much better than
usual. and his many friends hope to see
him out again soon.
PRESBYTERIAN CHuRoH SocIAL.-The
monthly dime social of the Presbyterian
church will be held at Mrs. Cortelyou's
on Friday evening, Oct. 18th, from to
10 O'Clock. Ten cents covers all charges
for admission and refreshments Music
and amusements will be provided by
committees appointed for that purpose
All are invited to attend, the young
people of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety and of the Sunday school, as we'll
as the older members of the church
Marietta man says that he counted
thirty-seven people who got on the s 40
p. m. train at this place for Atlanta
last Friday evening. The train was
nearly three quarters of an hour late.
In view of the fact that nothing in par
ticular was going on in the Gate City
to draw n crowd, this seems to be a
large number to leave Marietta at one
time, especially at night.
| Mr.. Phillip Pomeroy, who has been
attending business college in Atlanta,
I has returned to Blackshear Ga, and
resumed his place with A. P. Brantiey
Company. We wish our young friend
great sFiecess. He is one of Marietta:
most worthy and gentlemanly young
men.
| premature announcement of the
marriage of a popular Marietta gentle
man to a Knoxville belle occasioned
quite good deal of excitement. Al
though the happy event has not yet
occurred the many friends of both par
ties confidently believe that it will take
place before great while.
The young man who will succeed is
he who distances his competitors by
mastering his business or calling, pre-
serves his integrity inviolate, lives
clearly and purely, devotes his leisure
to useful study and culture, gains
friends by deserving them, saves his
spare money and secures a good wife.
A couple came up from Atlanta Sun
day evening on the 5:32 train and were
married at the Methodist parsonage by
Rev. ]. w. Quillian Secrecy was ex-
acted OF the pastor, or their names
would appear 10 connection with this
notice
Mr.. E. w. Roberts died in Elberton
last week. He married Miss Lizzie
Lanier OF our city, who will be remem-
bered by her numerous friends, and
sympathize with her in the sad be-
reavement. Besides wife, he leaves
two daughters.
A citizen met us and said please urge
upon the city council the immediate
importance of providing cemetery
Those without lots are debarred from
buryihg their dead in the town. The
city fathers must realize the necessity
of prompt action.
| Ref. j. H. Patton being at Carriers
vile last Sunday, assisting in the in
sallttion of a pastor, his pulpit at the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
was filled by Rev. H. L. Gray, re-
turned Methodist missionary from
China
Miss jamie Smith returned from
Athens last Monday accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Melodies, who has been
i'll for nearly two week. Master Roy
Nicloles came also as an escort and
proector-general for the party.
Few. S. A. Paris has just closed a re-
vivil service at the Congregational
church with ten accessions. RE has
gore to Macon to attend the Georgia
Association.
Ir. Joe Green received a hurt Satur-
dat in lifting some corn that placed
hin in bed.
Hr. Sam Geogan, being quite unwell