The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-04-17

wv NNAAAA1 III l4Ldt DOQJ ana was
speaker pro tenn. in the last House and
distinguished himself. He proved a
strong factor and made many friends
throughout the state. If reelected he
mas fattering assurances of support
that will elect him the next Speaker of
the House. This would be no small
compliment to our county. He is a fine
debater and capable of doing good work.
Marshals Hawkins and Parks arrest
ed Ora Owens, a twelve year old color
ed girl, daughter of Gus Owens. for
stealing three books of trading stamps
from Florence, King & Co. She had
gotten some saucers, cups and air guns
as prizes, and on returning books of
unbroken sheets of stamps it was dis
covered that they had been stolen.
One book of $25 has not been found
The girl was tried before Judge Nc
Cleskey and bound over to Cobb Super
Tor Court in $50 bond. She went to Jail.
Mr.. A. Y. Moss, of Middleton, announ-
ces himself candidate for the legisla-
ture IN this issue, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary. For fifty years he has
lived in Cobb county, and proved him.
self a man worthy of the confidence and
esteem of tie people, and if elected he
will make an efficient and useful legis-
latOr.
Mr.. John Butner and Or. Middle
brooks, of Powder Springs, were here
Friday in conference with several Of
our prominent citizens tor the purpose
OF building an independent telephone
line from Marietta to Powder Springs,
Lost Mountain, Hiram, Dallas and
Douglasyille. The probability the line
will be built.
The next regular meeting of the
Daughters of the Confederacy will be
held at the home of Mrs. Campbell
Wallace, Monday afternoon, April DIST.
at O'Clock. After the usual order of
business, an interesting program sof
war "reminiscences and old war songs
will be given, Refreshments will be
served and pleasant time is anticipa-
ted, A full attendance urged,
l will preach in Dalton next Sabbath:
Monday night will deliver lecture on
PALESTINE; Tuesday night on
Egypt" will go to Presbytery We'd
nesday and return Saturday and fill
pulpit following Sabbath. The pulpit
will be supplied in the absence of the
pastor. J.H. PATTON.
Penn MUTUAL PREMIUMS are lower,
Policy Contracts more liberal and div
dends larger than any other leading
company. A. S. COHEN, Agent
Marietta.
Mr.. J. 7. Echols, of Oregon district,
is announced for County Surveyor in
this issue. He is one of the cleverest
men in the county and thoroughly COM
petent to fill this very important office.
If elected there will be no cause for
dissatisfaction
Regular quarterly meeting of the
Memorial Association will be held at
the residence of Mrs J A Massey, We'd
nesday, April 23d, at O'Clock p. m.
A full attendance requesed.
Mrs. r. /. NEsBITT, Prest.
PUBLIC SPEAKING.-Mr. J. p. York, a
candidate for the legislature, will speak
at the court house next Saturday after
noon at . o'clock. All candidates and
voters are cordially invited to attend
DIED.-The little two year old child
of Mr.. John Dyson died on last Thurs
day afternoon OF membranous Group.
The funeral took place Friday after
noon, Rev. S. r. Belk officiating.
Mr.. d. F. McClatchey, Jr,. resigned
as foreman of Fire Company No. /, on
Friday night, and Mr.. Charley 2.
Stephens was elected as his successor.
Miss Matte Jones, student at agnes
Scott Institute, spent Saturday and
Sunday with Miss Gussie Groves,
Mr.. E. H. Motley orders his paper
sent to jacksonville, Fla, where he has
gone to engage in insurance business.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Appleby and son,
Fred, of Atlanta, were guests of Mrs.
Julia DuPre here Sunday.
Mr.. Paul Cunningham has gone to
Cincinnati to take position with his
father, Mr.. j. D. Cunningham.
Two Marietta youths call on the
same young Miss nearly every Thurs
day afternoon, and it is hard to tell
! which one has the best time.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Geyer, of Patos
key, Michigan, were the guests of their
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. n. Neal,
this week.
Miss Josephine Harden, who has
been visiting Mrs. 9. M. Law, returned
to her home in Columbus, Ga, on last
Friday.