The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1899-03-30

The body of Ada Crittenden, coIored
who was drowned in Chattahoochee
river over three weeks ago, was recov-
cred last Thursday afternoon about
nve O'Clock. The body had been in the
water seventeen days The river had
been dragged and every effort made to
ma 1T, without success. On Thursday
afternoon last, a doctor who has an
office in building at Bolton near the
river, saw the body floating down
stream in the strongest part of the cur
rent. lie hurriedly got a boat and over
took the corpse and placed it in the
boat and carried it to shore. He noti-
he'd by telephone Horace Crittenden,
the father, and he had the body brought
to Marietta Friday and buried Satur-
day. The body was in good state of
preservation. 1t had foated down the
river two miles from the point where
she was drowned.
Rev. J. 7. Jenkins had large crowd
ut the Baptist church Sunday night to
hear his special sermon to young men.
His sermon.was from the 10th Psalm
and 9th verse: "Wherewithall shall n
young man cleanse his ways" The
sermon was inspiring ana gave historic
cal recitals that the achievements of
many famous men were done at ages
from 20 to 35 years. 1t was an able
discourse and earnestly delivered. The
music was fine on this occasion. A
duet by Mrs. Reynolds and Miss Elma
Reynolds and solo by Miss Lena
Northcutt were charmingly rendered.
BoARD-Private home, near town.
large delightful cool rooms, good beds,
bath rooms, splendid table, large shade
trees, piazzas, etc. Exceptional COM
fort. Address Journal office.
The Daughters of Confederacy will
hold their regular monthly meeting in
Elmwood parlors. on Monday afternoon
next, April Sd, at O'Clock. All MEM
bers and those who wish to make appli-
cation for membership are requested to
be present. Arrangements must be
perfected for memorial day.
MRS. NEsBITT, President.
MRS. MoCLATCHEY, Cor. Sec.
Miss Mary Wilson, who has been vis-
iting her friend. Mrs. Morgan McNeel
for several months, left for her home
in Nebraska City, Neb., on Wednes-
day evening last. Miss Wilson is a
most charming and intelligent young
lady and her many friends here regret
her departure.
Hon. GEORGE M. NAPIER, of Monroe
Ga, in response to an invitation from
the committee, appointed by Memorial
Association and Daughters of Confed-
eracy, will deliver the memorial ad-
dress here on April 2eth. Mr.. Napier
is learned gentleman, an eloquent
speaker and those who arg SO fortunate
to hear him will be entertained.
Next Saturday afternoon at 1896
service will be held at the Presbyterian
preparatory for the communion
service Sunday morning. Rev. J. II
Patton will preach an Easter sermon
Sunday morning. There viii be appro.
priate music and the public are invited
At the city public school Monday last
Master Edgar Handy, son of Mr.. P. T
Handy, while playing ball, fell back
wards and struck his head against a
root or rock cutting cash and knock
ing him unconscious for quite awhile
He is getting along all right.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society will meet at the residence of
Mrs. d. F. McClatchey Thursday after
noon at 8 80 o'clock. A full attendance
is urged. Election of officers and other
business to be transacted.
ANNIE, the little daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. Howard Coryell. cut her arm
by the breaking Of pane of glass at
home on last Monday, that required
the attention of DR.. Reynolds.
Mr.. Joseph Paige and Mrs. Howard
VanWyck came up Sunday from At
lanta and were guests of Mrs. w. F.
Bennett. Mr.. Paige says he will stay
in Atlanta about two weeks longer yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Frost, who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Cottingham,
left for their home in Milwaukee on
Monday.
Mr.. T. M. Brumby made business
trip to Nashville Monday night and
will return Thursday.
Mr.. J. r. Brumby left Monday night
on few days business trip to Tennes-
see and Mississippi.
When you are ready for spring Cloth
ing, Shoes, Hats, and Gents Furnish
ings, remember the place to buy them
is at Read & DuPre's Clothing Store.
We are right in fashion, fit and price.
Mr.. K. J. Moore has recovered from