The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-03-27

son holds the Office now by appoint-
ment of Governor Gambler. He has
shown fidelity, ability and integrity in
the discharge of the duties of this office,
man OF honesty and courtesy, treat
ing everybody fairly and Justly. He
has made many friends here, and enters
the race for endorsement strongly
backed.
Governor Gambler says he is going to
break up gang of people in Pickens
county whose object is to drive all
negroes from the county. On request
OF Judge Gober he issued reward for
arrest of every marauder. The gang
has been terrorizing the negroes since
last November. Negro churches have
been burned, negroes whipped and
several have been killed, Dynamite
has been used on several occasions,
blowing up negro houses. The negroes
are now in state of great alarm.
Col. Charles H. Griffin, of Marietta
announces himself candidate for Soli-
citor General OF the Blue Ridge Circuit,
in this issue. Mr.. Griffin was associat-
ed with Hon. Thomas Hutcherson as
assistant Solicitor General for two
years and is familiar with duties of the
office and fully competent to meet
every requirement. He is genial
clever gentleman and an able LAWYER.
strong before jury, and, if elected
would no doubt make creditable and
satisfactory record.
The Geological department at Wash
ington, through their chief clerk, Mr..
Kiser, has sent express franking privi-
lege to DR.. Sam G.. Motley, asking him
to send samples Of the oil on Mr.. highs
farm to that department. for investiga-
ton. The oil was forwarded Monday
We are glad to see the government
taking notice of the matter, and an ex-
preston will be looked forward to with
interest.
The new ice factory started last week
and thirty-two tons of ice was taken
out in one freezing. This is very fine
plant and capable of supplying vast
deal OF Ice to the public. The Marietta
Ice Factory has an additional plant and
when both are in operation so tons of
ice per day can be turned out. Messrs.
George F. Gober and E. P. Dobbs are
the proprietors.
The social and literary entertainment
of the Epworth League at Mrs. McKin-
ney's on last Thursday evening was at
tended by very large crowd. The
programme, as published in our last
issue, was carried out and it proved an
enjoyable occasion. Nice refreshments
were served.
Miss Ava Welsh was missed from
Legg Bros store the past week. A
scratch on her finger came very near
resulting in blood poison, and sshe had
to remain at home. Her many friends
are glad that all danger is.averted and
she is well again.
Mrs. Garrison and Mr. and Mrs. Shep-
ard now occupy the house adjoining
Mr.. A. A. Bishops residencej onIWash-
ington avenue. The house vacated by
them will be torn down and Mr.. J. r.
Winters will build an elegant dwelling
on the lot, we learn.
The millinery opening of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. D. Butler was very beautiful
and the many nice hats and millinery
novelties were attractive and created
a good deal of admiration. Miss Odessa
Sewell and Miss Ida Green are assist
ants at this store.
CAPT. w. J. Hudson sells the cele-
brated Poplar Greek and Eagle Coal
None better. Delivered at lowest pric-
es. Orders solicited. Phone 81 at J
w. Hardeman's store.
Mr.. M. T. Grist Friday had Matched
out on his place four legged and four.
winged chicken. That is the kind t.
raise and have ready when the Metho.
dist conference meets here.
Mr.. J. A. Massey, ST., of the Journal
who has been sick for the past few
weeks is much better, and able to get
about the house, and will probably
soon be at his place of business again
Mr.. T. w. Glover suffered good dea
Thursday by an insect getting in one o.
his eyes. Friday morning, however
found his eye relieved.
Mr. A H Legg and his son, Harle
have returned from New York. He
bought an immense stock of goods fol
Legg Brothers dry goods store,
Some men have no scruples about
paying debts. The longer the indul-
gence, the longer they want it.
Penn MUTUAL PREMIUMS are lower
Policy Contracts more liberal and div
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