The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-22

signed last week to accept the princi-
palship of the Blue Ridge, (Ga institute
and will begin his work there on the
first Monday in March. Prof. Clotfelter,
who has been teaching the first grade,
takes charge of the 18th grade, and the
first and second high grades will be
taught by Prof. Nolan, the combined
attendance in these grades not being
over thirty-two pupils. 1t is with
regret that Prof. West leaves the public
schools of Marietta, as he has proven
to be one Of the most competent and
thorough teachers in the school. He is
an upright and genial gentleman and
carries the best wishes of our people
with him in his new field OF usefulness.
| Notwithstanding the extremely cold
weather Sunday morning, good size
audience greeted Rev DR.. Bigham, pre-
| siding elder, at the Methodist church
Those in attendance were well repaid
for Drawing the cold, for DR.. Bigham
preached one of the finest sermons it
has been our pleasure to hear in quite a
while. 1t was inspiring and helpful.
He is one of the ablest preachers in the
conference, and his coming to Marietta
is always looked forward to with pleas
ure. There was no service at that
church at night.
| THE LABADIE FAUST COMPANY, which
will present the famous drama, Faust,
at the Opera House, on March 7th, is
probably the only Company of its kind
on the road this season that carries two
sets OF scenery, They have large
and small set so they can give a
complete performance on any size
stage. They also carry all the electri-
cal effects, switch board, lamps, wires,
&C., necessary for this grand spectacu-
lar production. Prices of admission
SOC, 75c and $1.OO.
Rev. S. e. Hillyer, aged 80 years, the
oldest and one of the best known Bap-
fist ministers in the state, died at his
home in Atlanta on last Monday. His
last sermon was preached in Marietta a
few weeks ago at the funeral of Mrs.
Julia Meals. He was an uncle of Mrs.
Kate Robbins, of this city. Mrs. Rob-
bins and Mrs. I. H. Reynolds attended
the funeral in Atlanta Tuesday.
Mr.. w. r. Montgomery announces
himself as a candidate for reelection to
the office of Clerk of Superior court, of
ICobb county. Mr.. Montgomery ex-
perience and fitness for the place is
well known, and he has always filled
the Office with satisfaction and cour-
tesy Read his announcement.
| DIED.-Mrs. Frank Pritchard died in
Villa RIGA on last Saturday, leaving q
husband and four children. She was a
sister of DR.. J. d. Malone, of this place
He visited her during the past week
and on reaching home received tele-
gram that she was dead. We extend
our sympathy to the bereaved.
Rev. A. j. Jenkins, of Macon, will
deliver his lecture, "The Sunny Side
of Life" at the lecture room of the
Baptist church on Thursday evening
March 10. The proceeds to be used fol
identifying the yard of the Baptist
church.
Yes, it was cold Sunday morning
No doubt about that. Everybody told
US SO, and we believe them. The Their.
mometer registered from seven to ten
according to the quality of the register
But the thermometer is able to be up
now, thanks to better weather.
Rev. J. T. Jenkins held service Sun
day morning at the Baptist church, but
none at night. The severe cold weather
greatly interferred with church going
Sunday.
Nearly every paper you pick up hat
an account Of safe blowing .-Cum
ming Baptist. Well, it is not so "safe'
as you might think, for it is a very
dangerous business. Somebody is go
ing to get hurt at it.
J, MIR. Houston Mcintosh has returned
from Chattanooga. He expects to g
, to New Mexico before long to engage il
business.
Hon. John Awtrey spent Friday il
Acworth.
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eight page Marietta JOURNAL for on,
year for 81 SO.
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