The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-01-11

| Other joys may last for a day, and ex-
cite our interest for the time but they
fade away and leave US unsatisfied.
While they are present we feel not the
emptiness of this excitement but with
their vanishing our hearts hunger for
the blessing which home alone can
give. Even they who have never known
what it is to have loving hearts well
come them on the threshold, and loy-
| ing hands minister to their comfort,
know that these are life's most precious
! gifts and thirst for draught from this
| cup of peace.
The merchant is known oy the ex-
tent of his advertising He who adj
vertises freely and continuously is
among the most successful of men in
business, and deserves the. further
prominence which he thus takes the
most approved method to attain. Adj
vertising is not on the nature of a
speculation. On the contrary, it is a
sound investment the returns of which
are certain and substantial and sound
| investment is the tangible evidence
| of merchants ability.
Col. Charlie Griffin, of Marietta, has
been appointed by Solicitor General
| Thomas HUTCHINSON as assistant prose-
cutting officer. Col p. d. McCleskey,
who has held this place, has been APP
pointed U. S. Commissioners which
takes up good deal of his time. Col.
Griffin is an able lawyer and clever
gentleman and will make an efficient
prosecuting officer.
1t is stated by State Pension Com
missioner John w. Lindsey, that the
49,, 900 additional provided for at the
last Georgia legislature to meet deficit
in two classes of pensions, the annual
appropriation to this purpose reaches
nearly 100000, and with the estimated
$4,000 for the widows of invalid
soldiers, the amount will be close to a
a million dollars.
Messrs. Watkins & Gatlin have an
advertisement in this issue in which
they give some attractive prices on
groceries and fresh meats. Their store
| is on the corner in the Masonic Build
ing. They have clean, nice stock and
can give you bargains They are clever
and accommodating gentlemen and
will treat you right. Read their adver-
tisement and call ard see them.
| The San Francisco Ministries which
are to appear here tonight Wednesday,
have the reputation of being one of the
best shows travelling. Come out and
witness their performance as this is the
last opportunity you will have to see
minstrel show this season.
The Lee Stock Co., which opens the
engagement here for three nights, COM
mencing Thursday, January 18th, will
present for its opening performance
the Four Acts Comedy Success, Little
Mischief" new and up to date special
ties will be introduced during the entire
| play. Popular prices will prevail dur
ing the engagement.
A wealthy capitalist, G. H. Penni-
man, on his way to the City of Mexico,
got off his train at Salisbury, N. c., and
got on the wrong train. Finding out
his mistake, he hired a Special to
oyertake his train then on its way to
Atlanta. The special ran 1888 miles
in 279 minutes, and reached Allan ia
time enough for him to get aboard
train bound for New Orleans.
What is the opportunity Of the hour?
First of all, self-help, cooperation in
using our surplus money in the estab-
| lishment of industries that will create
pay-rolls and make home markets. 1t
is the weekly payroll that maintains
and perpetuates what is most conducive
to the welfare of every class and call
ing. 1t is honest work for all that shuts
up the devils workshop.
Will devote the morning hour at the
Baptist Church next Sunday to the
subject of the Lords Supper. Shall
endeavor to exonerate the Baptist
| position from the odium of "close COM
munionists," both by Scripture and
position Of other creeds.
| J. T. JENKINS, Pastor.
DIED.--Chuck, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
@. NJ. Hicks died on last Thursday
morning after brief illness. We ex-
tend our sympathy to the bereaved
family. The burial took place at Mil
ford, Rev. j. T. jenkins officiating at
the funeral.
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