The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-11-15

ulsplaNeu one uay lasb week IN regard
to grave subject" A negro died in
Atlanta and the corpse was to be buried
in the Marietta cemetery, The family
had the grave dug and the preparations
at this end of the line were fully made
for the interment. The bereaved FAM
lily came up on the Marietta accommo-
dation train that reaches here about
] 100 p. m. After the family had dis
embarked they discovered that they
had left the corpse in Atlanta. One of
the party had to return to Atlanta on
the Marietta train at , o'clock. The
corpse was brought to Marietta on the
late train, which arrives here about
5:45, and under the satle curtains of
night, with stars shining forth to light
the way, the burial took place in the
lonely cemetery.
Col. James w. Robertson, of Mari
eta, has been appointed Adjutant Gen
eral of State to succeed Phil G. Byrd who
has rendered his resignation to take eff
feet December LIST. Colonel Robertson
is one of the best known men in the
state, with a thorough knowledge of
military affairs which amply fits him
for the place. His appointment will
be learned with pleasure by many who
know him Atlanta Constitution. Yes,
the appointment is the very best that
could be made We congratulate the
state upon so efficient an appointment.
Mr.. Edwin L. Barker, under the au-
spices of the Marietta Lyceum Associa-
tiC}, gave his monologue play peace
fur Valley" at Blacks Opera House
on Monday evening. The large audi
ence was delighted with his rendition.
AS an impersonator of character he
has few equals if any. He kept his au-
dience in convulsions of laughter and
proved himself fine entertainer. We
trust he will come this way again.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. N. Anderson enter
tanned large crowd at cards on Friday
evening. Mr.. Will DuPre won the
gentleman's prize and Miss Hattie
Whitlock the lady's prize. Elegant
refreshments were served in great va
riety.
Holland and Wesson with Hairy
Wards Magnificent Minstrels are said
to be the funniest musical team before
the public They play every kind OF
instrument conceivable, and keep the
audience in an uproar at the same time.
See them at Opera House Now 18th.
Mr. l. V. Daniel left with us Satur-
day six sweet potatoes that weighed
thirty-two pounds. This certainly beats
anything of the kind we have heard of
in Cobb county. Mr.. Daniel is wor-
thy farmer and shows what he can do
in the sweet potato line
The firm of Hirsch Bros, proprietors
of the Racket Store, will dissolve about
Jan. l. Mr.. M. J. Hirsch will buy his
| brothers. interest and will continue the
business Mr.. E Hirsch will probably
move to Atlanta Monroe Tribune.
The vote in Cobb county at the cleo
tion last week was as follows: Bryan,
1855; Mckinley, 81 Barker, 70; Wool
ley, 80; Maddox, 1176; Mcknight, 253 +;
Hamilton, 70.
Blessed be the one who invented
sleep. 1t relieves us Of pain, suffering,
hunger, trouble and much worry, but
it resembles death that remedies our
condition or makes them worse.
DIED-On November 18th, DR.. Isham
Gordon Goss, son-in-law of DR.. 1. J. M.
Goss, deceased. He was sick for several
months before his death. He leaves a
wife and five children.
Look at your name on the margin
of this paper and see if the printed date
does not show that your subscription
has expired, and if it has please renew
at once. Look now.
Mr.. Edgar L. Nichols, who has man
aged the Elmwood Hotel for number
of years, has rented Mrs. Mullins resi-
dence on Church street, and will move
to it on the 18th inst.
Mr.. H. w. Macarthur and daughter,
of Gainesville, Ga, were visitors at Mr..
G. A Moore's the past week. He was
prospecting with view of locating
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Miller and daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Johnston, have re-
turned to their home in Atlanta.
Mr.. H. M. Gatlin, who moved to Nash
vile, Tenn, returned to the city Thurs
day, and says he will move back to Ma
rietta or Atlanta. Georgia is good
enough for him.
FoR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR MARIETTA
1 PRoPERrY-My farm of 80 acres ut Vim
ings, including broom dwelling and
tenant houses. E. 2. CRENsHAw.
Mr.. Randolph Howell and Mr.. r. A.
m 4 T.