The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1899-07-27


other day on italian steamship Citta d
/ Messine from Genoa, Italy, forty leigh
blocks of Carrara marble. The ener
getic and hustling soliciting agent o
the Southern Railway, Mr.. j. Lindee
at New Orleans, gave his personal at
tention to having this marble shipped
to the Kennesaw Marble Company, Ma
rietta. Ga. for whom it was imported
1t required twenty three cars to trans
port this marble, a special, extra train
and it came over the New Orleans AND
Northwestern Railroad and Southern
Railway. 1t was delivered to the w
& A. r. r., last Monday morning at At.
lanta and was delivered here that af.
ternoon. Mr. Lindee had cards 22x2s
! incehs printed in blood red letters
setting forth the fact that the marble
was for the Kennesaw Marble Co. The
reception of this train of marble here
was source of considerable gratifica-
ton to Mr.. George F. Newell, the gen.
eral manager of the Company.
Mr.. Will Gignilliat came into town
Thursday, on his horse, and clutched
in his left hand was a dead rattlesnake,
which he had killed with stick about
four miles from town on DIR. Bozeman's
land. The snake was three feet and
eight inches long, and had ten rattles.
When he discovered the snake it made
q spring towards him, but failed in its
aim, and he proceeded to dispatch it in
short order
Mr.. Joe j. Black, manager, will reno
vate the Opera House, put in new seem
cry, more seating capacity, and other
wise improve the house. He has book
ed for the coming season number of
of first class attractions, and proposes
to give the people something that they
can attend and be well pleased. He
intends to rule out all snide shows and
cater to the best taste Of Marietta, who
want first class entertainments.
SCHOOL BooKs-All the books adopt
ed for Cobb county schools now on sale
at the regular contract prices provided
by Board of Education. Some of the
books can also be supplied slightly
used at reduced prices Call on or adj
dress, Miss Siler's Book Store,
Marietta, Ga.
Miss Florence Hutchinson celebrated
her fifteenth birthday on last Friday
afternoon at her home, by having as
her guests quite number OF her young
friends. She is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. H. l.. Hutchinson, and prov
ed graceful hostess. She was the
recipient of a number Of nice presents.
Refreshments were served and the oc-
casion proved very enjoyable one.
The Albertville Banner speaks to
business men all over the world: A
standing advertisement in your paper
not only increases your business, but it
speaks well for your town and the class
of business men it contains. There is
no better index to a substantial town
than to see the paper in the town con-
tanning ads Of the business men of that
town.
DIED.-Edward, aged eight months,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Campbell,
Of Tate, Ga, died in Atlanta on We'd
nesday of last week and the remains
were brought here Thursday morning
and inferred in the city cemetery. Rev.
V. E. Manget conducted the funeral
service.
Last week, says an exchange, de-
linquent subscriber said he would pay
if he lived. He died. Another said,
'I'll see you tomorrow" He's blind
Still another said: "I'll'pay you this
week or go to the devil" He's gone.
There are hundreds who ought to take
warning from these procrastinators and
pay up now.
| Messrs. Faw & Rogers have had their
store front painted blue, with gold
trimmings. You will not find them
"blue" in feelings. but rather cheerful
as they wait on their numerous GUS
| toners.
The Smith Institute of Acworth, has
an advertisement in this issue. Prof
Bernard Awtrey, is the principal. He
is a fine educator and those who have
children to educate would do well to
patronize this splendid school.
Mr.. G. M. Crosby returned last week
from New York and Philadelphia
While absent he bought fall and holi.
day stock and is prepared to meet every
want of the public in his line.
i Editor Coleman, of the Cedartowr
Standard, passed through our city
Thursday to spend week with hi.
mother at.Canton, where his wife ii
visiting. III
Rev. J. A. Sharp and wife, of Fair
mount, Ca, were guests of Mrs. Stan
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