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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
500 REWARD, 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure ia
the positive cure known to the medical
fraternity, Cstarrh being a constitu.
tional disease, requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing it's work
The proprietors have 80 much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testimo-
mails. Address:
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
Providence.

Sunday School at this place last
Sunday and preaching Saturday
and Sunday by the new preacher
just ordained. The pastor, Mr..
Ayers didn't put in appearance.
Mrs Gustie Adams has been on
the sick list about week and she
is improving slowly.
S J Hendrix and wife and Mrs
Della Hendrix and children WISH
ted S P Mckinney and family of
near Morgan Falls last Sunday,
February has been the worst
month of the winter. No farm
work. has been done in this COM
munity. Some are picking cot
ton yet. It looks like they will
to have pillow it in to plant another
crop. Good Luck.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
KennesaW ut. Academy.

Messrs Tom Rives and Marion
Morris, of Atlanta, visited J II
Bates and family Sunday night
Mr. T H Shockley visited Allan
ia Sunday.
Mr. J S Fosters family visited
Mr. John Hunnicutt Sunday.
Sunday school has held up we'll
considering the bad weather.
1t looks now like we will have
some pretty weather, and the
farmers will get busy.
Several from here attended the
funeral of Mr. Isaac Stanley, who
died at his home in Rome, and
was buried at Kennesaw last Sun
day week. He was a son of Mr.
William Stanley, of this place, and
had host of friends and relatives
in this community who are sorry
to hear of his death.
Mr.. G.. W. Redd is opening UP
several more acres Of land on mis-
farm, which is a great improve.
ment.
Mr.. J, II. Bates has caught two
pole cats in his barn that have de.
stroyed a lot of eggs and young
chickens. Xxx.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
COUNTY NEWS
BY CORRESPONDENTS,
From other Towns and Lo-
CaIitIeS.
WORK OF NEWS-FINDERS.
j, Points of the County Represented.
Rural News Fresh and Spark
ling for Perusal.
U0RK OF NEWS-FINDERS.
Wiley's.

There was no garden work done
the 18th of February this year on
Account Of the bad weather. As a
goneral rule we try to have our
Gardens planted by that time, but
failed this year.
There was not much grumbling
done last week, because we had to
sit by the fire, except it was done
bv some Of the women, and I be-
lieve they would grumble if they
had to be hung.
February has been the worst
month of the year now for several
years.
If the bad weather continues
much longer, the farmers will get
behind with their farm work.
Remember the singing at the
court house in MARKETS. the fourth
Sunday in April, in the Sacred
Harp. 1t is rather soon to say
anything about it, but we want it
we'll advertised by that time, 80
make preparations for it.
DIED.-On last Thursday I re-
bceived letter from Mrs L E Hay,
3fDoraville, stating the death of
eour cousin, Mrs Matilda Holmes,
Of Atlanta. Mrs Holmes lived in
this county, near this place, sew
eral years ago, and was loved by
all who knew her. She leaves one
brother, Mr. Frank Cunningham,
aud a husband and two children,
and host of friends tc mourn her
death. She was about 50 years of
age. We sympathize with the be-
reaved in their hour of SORROW.
Mr. W H Wylie killed three fine
porkers last week ,IIand remembered
the writer with some nice fresh
meat. Many thanks. BEULAH.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
1acland.

A new public ROAD is beina
graded from the church to the col.
lege, which is giving employment
to humber Of hands during the
bad weather, when they can't do
farm work.
Miss Docia Babb spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Miss Clara
Jones, near Mt. Zion.
Mr. G B Lindsay and wife, of
McRea, Ga, visited his mother,
Mrs Racheal Rice, here last week.
Mr. Quinton Dobbs, of Atlantis
spent few days here last week
with his parents.
We sympathize with the families
of Messrs w S Watson and Joe
Arnold, of Lost Mountain, In their
recent bereavement.
Mr. John johnson and family,
of Kinks Chapel, spent Sunday
here with the family of Mr. J D
Hardage.
Miss Langford, of Rome, arrived
here Saturday to enter the Agri-
cultural College.
Our Sunday school seems to be
growing, both il interest and num-
oers. There are 90 pupils on the
roll, and over so were present last
Sunday. Ruby.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27

nicely dressed young man, with
soft hands, in Atlanta, applied for work
in the terminal office. He was told
Nothing doing But" he replied
II must have work" The man smiled
and pointed out through the window
where some negroes we're shoveling
coal into chute, and said, One dollar
per day cut there is the pest wa can Of
fer YOU" Il am on 10 the job" said
he, and he went TO work shoveing coal,
and is still IN to the job. Something
batter ~iil o,fna - that hind + pluet
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
larietta Poison Factories,
Gou Will be Surprised to Learn How
Many There Are.

When food is retained too long in the
stomach the poison factory in the di-
festive tract works overtime and there
Az giddiness, confusion of thought, de-
spondency, heartburn, sleeplessness
nervous trouble, and other symptoms
"a Indigestion.
The general sale of Mi-o-na stomach
fabaets puts within the reach of every.
one reliable and positive cure for all
ntomach weakness. Mi-o-na quickly
cnres the worst cases Of indigestion
npd the pain and distress which is often
felt after meals will soon disappear
such is the wonderful curative powers
Of these little tablets.
Q M. Crosby & Co. have seen so many
cures made by Mi-o-ns that they give q
Enarantee with every 50-cent box that
the remedy costs nothing unless il
cufes Try Mi-o-na on this guarantee
and you will be surprised at the quick
relief.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
BlaCkWeIls.

Mr. Monte Shaw is on the sick
list.
Misses Irene Dobbs, Edna Bryan
and Lois Westmoreland spent
Wednesday night with Miss Ber-
tie McCleskey.
Miss BERTHE McCleskey spent
Saturday with Miss Daisy Gambler
who is quite sick with measels.
Mrs w P Dawson is quite sick,
we are sorry to learn.
Mr. and Mrs L G Land, of Mari
eta, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mrs Lands parents
here.
Mr. Virgil McCleskey spent Sun
day with homefolks.
DANDELINN.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
AcWOrth.

Mrs Ella Rainey visited rela-
tives in Dallas recently
Mrs E L Litchfield IL visiting
her parents in Sharon. Ga
Mr. and Mrs ] n Williams are
visiting in Tampa, Fla.
Mrs Mamie Robertson was buried
at Kennesaw, Wednesday of last
week.
Work has begun on the creamery,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
Many Sleepless Nights, Owing to a Per
sistent Cough. Relief Found
at Last.

For several winters past my wife
has been troubled with a most peris-
tent and disagreeable cough, which in
variably extended over period of sew
eral weeks and caused her many Sleep
less nights" writes Will ] Hayner, ed
itor of the Burley, Colorado, Bulletin.
Various remedies we're tried each
year, with no beneficial results In No
vember last the the cough again put in
an appearance. and my wife. acting on
the suggestion Of friend, purchased a
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The result was, indeed, marvellous. At
ter three doses the cough entirely dis
appeared and has not manifested itseli
since" This remedy is for sale by Q NJ
Crosby & Go, Marietta, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
Notice to Debtors and
Creditors.

GEORGIA--CoBBC COUNTY.
All persons having demands against
the estate of j. Fl Reed, late of Cobb
county. deceased, are hereby notified to
render in their demands to the under.
signed according to law; and ali person.
indebted to said estate are required to
make immediate payment. This Febru-
airy 4th, 1908.
S. L. and j. Fl. REED,
Administrators.
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Middleton.

We have had some very disagree
able weather We hope the cold
has kept the fruit back SO it will
not get killed this spring.
Mr. and Mrs Stroud, of this
place, have been very sick III At,
lanta, at the home of their daugh.
ter, but we are glad to know they
are some better.
We are glad to know that Mrs
p II Gam Is imp rowing.
Misses Lillian Anderson and
Cinda Landrum are spending a
awhile In Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs J M White, Of Aus.
tell, spent Sunday in Nah Teton.
Mrs F A Daulell spent few
days last week in Austell with
friends.
Mr. Clifton Arlington, of Allan
ia, is visiting homefolks.
The many friends of Miss Lucy
Mable and Mr. Lnther Gam are
sorry to know they have numps.
Misses Cinda and Ocala Lam
drum have postponed their visit
to Alabama until next summer,
on account of bad weather.
BUSTER AND MARY.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27

Short, newys letters, on postal cards
or otherwise, sent in to the Journal
will be appreciated Tel us the facts,
and we will put them in shape for The
printer We want the news from every
section in the county Help US get the
news.
What man likes anaur cir
i he never kt,nvs ' ha- II >.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
Where a Multitude of Sins are Covered

The L & NJ, PAINT covers defects in
previous paintings. and wears for 10 to
10 years, because the L. & NJ. is pure
linseed oil binder-pure oxide of zinc
pure white lead, and you help to make
the paint by mixing three quarts of lin.
seed oil with each gallon of paint. Its
done in 2 minutes. Makes cost only
81 20 per gallon.
CAN'T & HODGES, L. & M. Paint
Agents.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27

The Philippine Islands may now
have representatives IN the lower
house of Congress, but they cannot
vote.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27

Be cheerful. There is no valley
whose outer borders are not touch
ID by the hills.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27

A pleasant thing about man
who is really smart is he doesn't
pave to show off to prove it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
Carrying His Own Band and Orchestra
and Supporting the Talented
Commedienne,
MISS BEATRICE TERRY

In the stellar role of Roxy, the Wait"
Complete scenic equipments. Capable
company of actors, introducing high
class specialties. 20 people, band and
orchestra. Watch the streets parade at
noon. Prices, 25c, 3Sc and SOC
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27

ITcH cured in 80 minutes by Wool
lords Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Sold by j w Legg & Co., druggists,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27

We say we do things for certain
reasons. After all, we do not all
do exactly as we choose and then
hunt for reasons to Justify.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-02-27
House

Saturday. Evening, February 20,
MIR. George ID. Sweet
Presents the Four-Act Sensational Com
edy Drama,
A Messenger Boy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05

AS the parcel was being wrapped up, Nette whis-
pered to me, BEAT her down." was bewdereo
and looked around to see if | was about to be at
tackled You can never trust foreigners Then it
struck me as I left the store with the parcel that
perhaps Nettie referred to the price, stopped IN
stantly. -, -
do you think could have got 1t for lessF asKeu
her =.
now hut fifty cents is all you should have paid
was greatly crestfaen, and tore little bit OF
the paper off my purchase to again apprase It's value
AS walked moody along, loud laugh assailed our
ears and l suddenly received a slap on the back
which knocked my hat over my eyes. Turning,
beheld Johanna with her headgear tipped away OIL
her head and her hands in the pocket OF big, loose
coat which she WORE
Never touched him." said She then turning to
big dark man who accompanied her, MI lhompsoh'
bowed and presented Nettie to them. Mr.. Thomp-
son Immediately went round to Netties side and be-
gan paying her expansive compliments and gazing
into her eyes tried to distract her attention; but
she walked on with him, and left me to follow with
We we're just opposite sherrys when Johanna
stopped.
treat the crowd I tried to stop him, but he is SO
free handed-come on"
Really Miss Johanna" I said. Il have neither the
time nor the money to spend ] regret that must
hurry home. | have been shopping, and have spent
all my spare coin
Johanna looked at Thompson as he bent over Net
tie and wicked CLEAN came into her eyes. She
glanced the parcel in my hand, and then snatchng
it from me- she uncovered the remainder of the pretty
thing that had bought-tor her.
With a coarse laugh she held 1t up.
Somebody is going to get their deserts. Whoever
could buy such a hopeless horror as that must be
mean guy and'-gazing meaningly at Nettie-"I
don't admire his taste"
Nettie looked at her for a moment, then, taking
the despised curio from her hand, she said "Mr.
Grapper it is late; will you carry my purchase for
me again and see me safely homer"
Bowling to Mr. Thompson. she turned to cross the
street; and as followed her heard the quick toot
of an automobile
stopped but Nettle evidently did not hear, for be-
fore could detan her she had stepped quickly onto
the road while at the instant the glare OF big
headlight fell upon her"
Instantly stopped laid down my fruit and dashing
forth seized Neie by the dress and pulled her violent
" back but my foot slipped 1 staggered and fell
The next moment felt something crushing my arm.
heard a wild scream from Johanna, and everything
grew dark
am writing this lying In the hospital, with my
left arm broken in two places and deep cut in my
head.
am better, though; and hope soon to be out and
hack at my office as our firm will miss me, know
Fortunately my right hand is unnjured have
written this to amuse myself during the long hours;
and must say that it is really very interesting.
l have always felt a leaning toward literature; but
so many people write who have vsue to the world
in other ways that man of ability may well feel
he is but trifing when he wanders in ink
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05

couldn't tell her size in one thing how could IN an
other? Woman Woman! always inconsistent
[ then thought Of a cuckoo clock. canary, or pep
per and salt shakers
Netie said she thought handkerchiefs would be nice
or an umbrella but these triumphantly pointed out
TO her were even less romantic than my teapot tor
sippng tea together often leads to sentimental wan
behring's of the mind.
Nettie was really most sympathetic and interested
How happy she will be to receive anything from you
sirl" she exclaimed at last
She had very fine eyes. not exactly green, and not
exactly brown, but hazel fancy; and though have
heard this color called deceitful, felt she could be
trusted as she uttered these highly proper and pleas
ing sentiments.
Il wish" she continued. II knew man, really
fine honorable gentleman, who would ever think like
that for me- She sighed and l saw the good little
thing lonely she could not have been more than
twenty years old, and understood what treat 1t
must be to talk with person of intelligence so |
stayed pretty late.
Before h took my leave arranged that as my
grandmother slept from three until six O'Clock every
afternoon would call for Miss Nettie the follow
ing Saturday and we would go together and choose
my present for Johanna.
l slipped out without waking my aged relative and
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05

One rude young salesman said to me- just because
! asked him. very politely. too, the price OF sword
with scabbard and hilt richly encTusted with jewels
Just one hundred times than you can lay your
hands on without being arrested" But crushed the
young upstart for tupang majestically to Nettie,
said Countess. must apologize for the manners
of this person. We will proceed to Tinanys and
place no further orders with this firm"
The young man looked dumfounded, and as we en-
tered the elevator to descend / saw him in great
agitation pointing us out to another clerk and beat
ing his brow with his forefinger
do not think he will again insult stranger,
Nettie had bad attack of neuralgia after this
was greatly annoyed for fear my Offering should not
after all be purchased that day; and wondered how
to relieve her suGerngs. My eye fell on fountain
bearing the inscription Hot Soda and asked her,
in the excitement of the moment, whether she would
quaff glass with me; for it was a cold day. though
bright and after the heat in the stores the wind was
npping
She accepted ailitte too eagerly, thought; women
should be careful about accepting beverages at the
hands of the male However, Nette is young and
thoughtless.
We entered the store therefore. and asked how
much the soda was the clerk twho it appeared was
friend of Nettie's) told US it was ten cents glass.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05

room and my grandmother catching sight of me be-
came greatly excited Here, you little marine!
she cried. THAT Hubbe never was captain tell
you-a silly moonstruck bandrum, and still There
she began to cry-"he such good listener some
times I'm quite sorry he's dead.
Never mind her." said Nette to me. She II be all
right in a minute Can do anything for you, SIR?
/ somewhat shocked at the conduct and
language of my aged relative, but seeing that she
was murmuring to herself and seemed unconscious
of my presence adapted myself, as always DO, 70
circumstances, and sat down and talked with the
young / found had been hired by my grand
mother to care for and be companion to her
She was quite nice, intelligent little thlng, SO
much SO in fact that, although stranger decided
to consult her upon the important matter IN handi
and my grandmother having dropped into dozes
explained my desire to make presentation OF lit
ting nature to Johanna.
Miss Nettie suggested great many things, all very
expensive, and finally asked pointblank how much l
wanted to spend.
said carelessly that thought something pretty
handsome at least desirable could be obtained for
dollar fifty or two dollars.
She covered her face with her hands and said she
suffered terribly from neuralgia twinges. was very
sorry of course However, she soon recovered and
heard her murmur Lucky girl" liked Nettie
Then we thought Of many things. l suggested nut
crackers-grls are generally fond of nuts she SAID
I'd better find out if Johanna liked them, ana sug-
thought teapot might do She didn't think 1t
romantic present. she said and asked if my friend
skated. Perhaps she'd like skates.
thought that good idea until ] considered that
perhaps Johanna might expect me to take her TO
rink, and as I always hurt my spine when I go near
ice just told Nettie to further discussion that
Johanna didn't skate.
then thought of a bathing suit as / exceed
ingly fond OF swimming in the summer; but Nette
after she recovered from very severe neuraeic main
thought perhaps l mightn't purchase that fitted
Johanna is fine, large blonde
Then Nettie foolishly suggested gloves. If
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
copyright, 1907. By Thomas H. Mckee.

Copyright. 1907, By Thomas II. Mckee.
ITHoUGH she was perhaps not quite
~ refined as could wish, yet was really
n greatly attracted toward Johanna, and as
4 IA Christmas near, in fact only week
distant I thought I would indicate the
state of my feelings by making her offering.
Not too expensive an offering, you understand for
that might make her incline toward for my means
which are not small have an excellent position
in Gore & Bludgeon's and in receipt of an in
come of nine hundred and fifty dollars per annum,
with the promise of the other fifty after Christmas.
Pretty good consider this for sef-made of
twenty eight; and it certainly gives solid dnan-
cial status among my fellows.
considered, then, that my offering to Johanna
must not be of too small character else she might
think me a niggard. I never made her present ex
cept upon one occasion, when I purchased for her
some excellent candies which she rather tactlessly
thought objected not in box. Of course
they won't box candies in New York that are under
fifteen cents a pound.
But woman Wondrous woman! We men must
bear with their little foibles After consulting several
columns of bargainsae advertisements in the papers,
which the different men in Office kindly allowed
me to peruse / decided 1t would be indicate for
gentleman to offer lady the articles chiefly men
toned therein.
decided to visit my maternal grandmother and
hear her views the subject
have no other living relative, ara my gfdHu~
mother Mrs Captain Hubbell is a very fine woman,
wonderfully intelligent for eighty-nine-and per-
feet lady most of the time.
It was on Tuesday that hrst considered the adj
visibility of laying an offering before Johanna and
that very evening, for am a man of prompt action,
l sailed forth.
Arriving at the grocery store over which my grand
mother resides, l entered and went upstairs Hear
ing voices. paused outside the door The old lady
was speaking: "Hubbel and trouble, Seems / got
both when got him! Captain indeed! Tell that to
tho marines! Nettie go and tell that to the marines
I say
Hush Mrs Hubbell," said female voice-a sweet
voice too, it was, Don't excite YOURSELF I'll tell
them"
Tell them now, then, you little hussy; go and
tell the ma. ines about Hubbe or I'll scream
The Old lady's voice rose to an aarmingy high
pitch Quickly the door was flung open and there
c,-lost fell into my really very pretty girl
oh. excuse me- she said as stepped into the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05

| suffer great zeal OF pain, Dul my nedu 10 Siedl'
The nurses are very kind to me.
Tomorrow will be Christmas day.
They tell me Nettie unhurt, for which am
very thankful.
What Christmas this has been for me! Mr.. Gore
came himself in the morning and said not to worry
about my enforced absence from the office that he and
Mr. Bludgeon had decided that man of my con-
scientious abilities deserved reward and should
henceforth be manager of the department in which
work at a salary of two thousand dollars year!
am mortified to remember that though usually so
eloquent words failed me at this critical moment.
and only said:
II cannot thank you and Mr.. Bludgeon enough, sir"
But he seemed satisfied with that and saying. "A
Merry Christmas, Grappler' went out.
Then came Curly" from our office. and he told me-
to my great surprise that the sister for whose COM
forts l had lent him the ten dollars was no other
than Nettie.
Curly said great many kind things to me- He
told me | was the hero of office, and that they
had dubbed together @d sent me Christmas present
He told me that they all found their work
harder for the want of the few little services
wont to render them. and they asked me to accept
fur-lined overcoat
I suppose the weakness that followed my little
cdent was the cause of my almost shedding tears
when he told that every one In cur big office from
the heads to the little messenger boy, contributed
toward my gift.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
NY FRUITFUL OFFERING Robert Elliot

When he left l examined the magnificent garment
and was quite overcome with emotion. After that the
nurse entered with parcel, saying, with SMILE as
she handed 1t to me, You very popular, Mr.
Grappler."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05

4 LTHoUGH she was perhaps not quite so
a refined as could wish. yet was really
a greatly attracted toward Johanna, and as
IA Christmas was near. in fact only week
7 s.,lt 4na