The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-06-30

Methodist Church, is still carrying On
a series of meetings at the Methodist
Church, every morning at $3.50 O'Clock
and every night at o'clock. He is an
earnest and conseciated preacher and
is preaching some very able sermons.
Let every body attend these services
that they may result in great good to
the people and town. There were nine
accessions to the church Sunday norm
ing by letter. Last Sunday afternoon
at D o'clock Rev. Fletcher Walton con-
Quoted services in the city park. The
Gem City Band very kindly discoursed
sacred music on the occasion which was
greatly enjoyed. The Methodist choir
rendered some very sweet vocal music.
There were about 800 people present,
and Mr.. Walton made a very interest
ing and pertinent talk.
The new city charter to be introduced
into. the present legislature, provides
for an increase of taxes from 35cts to
Scots, and also for an annual business
or occupation tax. The councilmen
say they do not propose to increase the
taxes. but only fix the limit There is
nothing that can drive investors away
more than too heavy taxes, and it is
hoped, if the charter is passed, that
there will be no increase of taxes.
Real estate is carrying about all it can
we'll bear now, unless there could be an
increase in rents to reimburse the tax
payers.
To be happy-Keep out of politics,
aud have your clothes cleaned and
pressed at the Star Pressing Club
Telephone 254. Harry Haynes, Mgr.
For SALE-Fine Berkshire Pigs at
reasonable prices. Call early and get
your choice. H. G. HUDGINs.
One Mile East of Smyrna
Delicious Ice Cream, Sherbert and
Soda Water at w. T. Mosher's. Leave
orders for receptions, weddings and
parties, and they will be promptly
filled.
Mr.. John Witzell, of Blue Ridge,
Ga. after an operation for intestinal
twisting, died on last Wednesday:even-
ing. He was Ordinary of Fannin
county and was very popular and in
f1uental with his people. He was
strong political factor in his county and
his death will be regretted,
The Both Senatorial Convention met in
Atlanta last Thursday and nominated
Mr. Blalock Senator. Cobb county was
represented by Messrs. J u. Foster,
J. B. Glover, E. P. Dobbs, and George
Lemon
FcR SALE-Good log and lumber
wagon and OK yoke. The outfit is we'll
worth $35, but if taken at once will sell
for only $25 John 2, Cheney, Atty.
There are parties, we learn, hiring
negro women cooks and sending them
off to other states There is law
against this, and a $500 fine can be inn
posed upon such immigrant agents.
Mr.. A. B. Gilbert continues to keep
a first class stock Of groceries at the
lowest reasonable prices. If you trade
by the month with him. you will not
change again soon, for he deals to
please all customers
Why PAY RENT? Why not own a
house? | have several vacant lots, l
will improve to suit purchaser and sell
on monthly or other easy payments
New five room cottage or Lawrence
street for rent or sale. d. w. BLAIR.
Mr.. James T. Anderson has returned
from Ellis county, Texas, where he has
been looking after his extensive farm
ing interest.
The wife of Mr.. Mark Groves died
last Friday week at Jacksonville, Fla.
She had been married only about five
months. Mr.. Groves formerly resided
in Marietta.
FoR SALE.-A 20 saw Van Wrinkle gin.
horse power engine, bird-saw, and
mill, all in good running order. Also
scales, press and all necessary fixtures.
For further information address Mrs.
B. V. Terrell, r F. y. No. "a, Smyrna,
Ga.
JoB WORK receives the best attention
at the hands of THE JOURNAL. Work is
turned out promptly, and up-to date
equipment enables US to give to our
customers the best that is afforded in
the printing art.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Richardson are
boarding with Mrs. Barnes on Roswell
street.
WANTED January LIST, 1905, on the
Gam Ranch, Benton, Ark % families
Of reliable negroes. Store, school and
Church house onspremises. give your
children 3 months schooling free, pay
your preacher, and furnish you, and all
that require is work Must be able to
furnish recommendations Address,
DEwELL GAM, Benton, Ark.
Let them "bowl" as much as they