The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-09-27


neat. The counters and shelving have
been overhauled, and painted q mahog-
any color. 1t is about one of the hand
soonest store buildings in town Mr..
Bostain will open complete line of
dress goods, ladies and children's fur
nishings and ready-to-wear goods in
this store about Oct. 1st, as his half
page announcement in this issue sets
forth. Mr.. Bostain was formerly with
McClure's store here and in Atlanta
and is thoroughly acquainted with the
line of business he will engage in. He
is one of the cleverest and most cour-
teous merchants to trade with in the
city, and never fails to please a custo-
mer if there is any chance. The stock
OF goods has been selected by him ia
person in New York market and is lust
such as he knows will suit the people.
He intends to allow no one TO have an
excuse to go to Atlanta to buy goods in
bis line if they have any disposition to
trade in Marietta. Keep your mind on
the date of his opening, October 1st.
and call and see the new firm.
The very best watch repairing by
| E. M. Cook & Co.
The Electric Express car is going to
Kill some one at the crossing at Legg's
drug store one of these days. AS soon
as the passenger car comes in from At
lanta, and before it stops, the Express
car in waiting at the bend, pulls out
without warning or signal, taking peo-
pie who are crossing unawares. On
Friday afternoon this happened, and
one of our citizens came near being
run over, just did save himself. One
step farther would have placed him be-
meath the wheels, as he didn't see the
Express car start. There should ha
some way to prevent this hurried exit,
as the two cars, on separate tracks.
pass almost simultaneously.
| FALL WEDDINGs.-We are Offering a
large and beautiful stock from which
to select your gifts for wedding pres
ents. EN-. Cook & Go.
| There was noise as if house was
tumbling Friday forenoon, and all eyes
were turned towards the store occu-
pied by the pool room, operated by Mr.
Sheftall, in Judge Gober's building,
near the court house. A horse, har-
messed to buggy, and hitched to
post that held the metal awning in
front OF said store, jerked the post out
and the awning fell, and closed up the
store temporarily until workmen re-
moved the awning In the meantime
the horse became frightened aud ran
| down Cherokee street as fast as his
speed was capable, and last we heard
of him he was still going He belonged
to Constable Bill Morris and thought
he had right to post-haste home.
Hand engraving free on all articles
bought of L. NJ. Cook & Co.
Our hustling merchants are getting
in their fall and winter goods in great
quantities, and can supply the people
with anything they want. Messrs.
INorthcutt, Stone & Barnes have one of
the best and largest stocks of fall and
winter goods that they have ever had.
In fine dress goods, they cannot be ex-
celled. In shoes and clothing, they can
suit you to perfection. 1t is only neces-
sary to read their half page advertise
ment in this issue, to see what splen-
| did line of goods they have, Call and
inspect their stock and you will be
pleased.
Mr.. B. A, Osburn, who lives at the
Hedges, on Powder Springs street, has
a gourd vine that has covered the front
of the porch to his residence that is
over one hundred feet long and pre-
sents novel sight. 1t is hanging with
gourds and is attracting good deal of
attention.
| WANTED informant as to the
whereabouts OF Mr.. u. w. Sharpe, VINO
few years ago lived near Smyrna.
Cobb county, Ga. Please address, with
information, Mrs. Edward Peden, r.
T. d. No. 5. Jamestown, Pa
The city council publishes ordinances
in this issue prohibiting the blowing OF
whistles in the city more than five Sec
onds, and also requiring the railroads
to put fagmen at the railroad crossings
on certain streets, to protect life
Read the council proceedings and in
form yourself
We are in to stay. Come and see us.
GATLIN & Co.
For SALE.-The McCollum place on
Whitlock avenue. This is one OF the
finest homes in Marietta, consisting OF
/. | -. Er4u oaros IF Gnn land ADn!V