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


fifty thousand dollars. This fortune
did not come to him through specula-
tion or the future" business, but was
the result of legitimate land transac-
tions. He was married to Miss Hattie
Dunwody on New Years day and the
possession Of such a wife is another
good fortune far more to be desired
than money or bonds. We only hope
that this report is true.
There should be no unjust war made
on railroads. Without them no coun-
try can build up and prosper; with
them the country through which they
run build up and lands enhance in
value. The proposed electric line from
Marietta to Austell, if built, will open
up one of the best portions of Cobb
county. Protect capital and it will
seek an investment with you. Make an
oppressive and exacting war upon it,
and it fees to hiding.
LII Marietta expects to keep up with
the procession in the matter of manu-
factories, something definite must be
done very soon. There ought to be
number of manufacturing enterprises
put in operation here this year. There
must be if the town is to grow, and
greater prosperity is to come to the
surrounding country. Take step for
ward at once by building Gotten fac
tory.
Mrs. Atcherson, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Irvine w. Smith,
left for Atlanta last Saturday. Mr..
and Mrs. Atcherson are soon to remove
to Columbus, Ga, and Mrs. Wilson,
the mother of Mrs. Atcherson, and
Mrs. Smith, will make her home with
them. Mrs. Wilson has been here
about two weeks and has made many
friends.
Last Friday evening there was an in
formal dining at Mr. James 7. Ander-
sons. There were present Mr.. and
Mrs. s: A. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
N. Anderson, Mrs. Julia DuPre and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Montgomery. 1t
is needless to say there was an album
dance of good things to eat served in a
most attractive style.
Deputy Sheriff Dewberry last Friday
morning carried Mr.. Elijah Willoughby
to the insane asylum at Milledgeville
Since Mr.. Willoughby left, his wife
was taken sick and died on Tuesday
This is very sad indeed. She was buri-
ed at Milford on Wednesday.
1t is said that we are to have four
marriages in our city before the first Of
March, all in the society of the 400"
1t is not often that six weeks passes
away without furnishing that number
OF marriages for our town.
Mrs. Julia Meals continues quite i'll
at the residence of Gen. VIM. Phillips.
Although not suffering any pain, she is
very weak, and it would not surprise
her friends to see her pass away at any
time.
Ordinary's books are now open for the
registration of all dealers goods and
articles on which the State levies a
specific tax. This includes guns, pis-
tolls, cartridges, bowie knives, billiard
and pool tables, cigarettes, etc.
The Marietta Knitting Co. are put
ting in the automatic sprinkler system
in their mills. A tank holding 1900
gallons of water built by them will sup
ply the water.
DR.. j. n. Cheney last week lost a
pocket book in this place, containing
fifty dollars in money, check and
about 81 900 in notes. The finder ought
to at least return the notes and check
The jeweler street vender was here
Saturday selling whole paper bag full
of jewelry for a quarter. And there is
always somebody willing to buy brass
and think they are getting bargains.
The seats for the new Methodist
Church arrived last week. They will
be placed in position as soon as the new
carpet is laid down.
Mr.. ]. +. McNamara was sick the
past week with a severe cold, requiring
the attention of doctor. He is out
again.
What is Marietta going to do this
year in the way of building up her
manufacturing interests. This is
question of vital importance for prop
erty owners to figure upon.
Quite number of our citizens at
tended the funeral and burial of Mrs.
A. A. Bishop at Little River on last
Monday.
Miss Jessie Boring, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Trenary, left this
week for her home in Texas, having re-