The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-17

Mr.. IL. ID. Taylor, VINO went 10 Oe
Queen, Ark, to be at the trial Of his
nephew, Mr.. Tom Taylor, for killing
Dave Forshee, who had shot down and
killed his father, Mr.. Perry Taylor, has
returned home. The trial resulted in
the conviction of Tom Taylor in the
second degree and a sentence of seven
years was imposed. An appeal was
taken. Tom made a bond of $4,000
and was released.
On last Sunday Mr.. M. r. Lyon ten
dered his resignation as superintendent
of the Baptist Sunday school. For
thirty years he has been actively con-
nected with the Sunday school work of
his church, and nineteen years of this
time has been superintendent. The
best years OF his life have been given to
this work.
| have several thousand nice June
budded Elberta peach trees and other
varieties, that l failed to sell and rather
than throw them away any one family
can get six, or any old confederate sci.
der can get twelve by calling or send-
ing to my place for them within the
next eight days. j. Gid Morris.
Judge John Awtrey requests US to
state that if he is reelected ordinary
his present clerk, Mr.. J. M. Gam, will
remain with him in the same position,
which he has so efficiently and courte-
ously filled since Mr.. Awtrey has been
in office.
We will prove to you that we give you
a bargain by making you prices on our
sewing machines We have a large
number on hand that can be bought
for half price and will be closed out by
April 9Th. See US before buying.
S. B. SANDERS,
Office at E. M. Cook s; Co.'S.
Mr.. j. M. Latimer, of Oakhurst, has
n curiosity. Lightning struck a piece
of marble and chiseled by its electric
current perfectly shaped hogs head.
The marble is 6x4 inches and one inch
thick. This is a strange freak and is
worth seeing.
The Glover Machine Works have Just
had printed some very fine illustrated
catalogues, showing the various kinds
of machinery manufactured by this ex-
cellent plant. The construction of
locomotives is speciality and the work
they are doing is first class in every
particular.
The withdrawal of Col, John 2.
Cheney fiom the race for the legisla-
ture is deeply regretted by his many
friends. The county would be honor
ed by having such worthy man as
Miss Nina Frost, who has been
shut.in for 20 years, was seen on the
streets few days ago, in her roller
chair, on her way to call on Mrs.
Chester, friend of many years.
Sunday night very heavy rain fell
here, accompanied by hail and vivid
The electric display was
awe-inspiring and showed man how
helpless and dependent he is upon the
God of heaven and earth.
Col. E. P. Green, one of Marietta's
most prominent and energetic lawyers,
is announced for the legislature in this
issue, He is in every way qualified to
make CobO county most worthy and
acceptable representative. There is no
better citizen-clever, honest and
trustworthy.
Hon. j. A. L. Born announces his
candidacy fors the legislature in this
issue, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary. Mr.. Born is one of our most sue
cessful farmers, upright and intelligent
and is capable of doing the people good
service.
In q card in thei Atlanta Journal,
Hon. D. w. Blair, of Marietta, says:
"The statement in your Saturday issue
that would hardly be candidate for
senator from this district calls for cor
reetion. | am candidate and expect
to so continue until nomination is
made. The matter is mora than per-
sonal to myself, it involves the rights
of Cobb county and the good faith of
Fulton Neither county can afford to
let it rest where it is"