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


weighing so pounds. The little girl is
named Annie, and Mr. and Mrs. Cross
have adopted her. Already this bright
little girl has found warm place in the
hearts Of these two estimate aud es-
teemed people. No better people or
home could have been found for this
little girl, who is indeed fortunate to
be adopted by them.
The special agricultural train of the
State Agricultural College has already
travelled about two thousand miles, and
the lectures have been heard by some
5000 people. The train will be here
on the 10th of March, and we have no
doubt Mayor Dobbs will have commit
tees appointed to meet the special at
the depot here, and show the visitors
that Marietta appreciates their visit.
1t is expected that large number Of
citizens and farmers from adjoining
counties will be on hand.
AAAJ POI WoAOAAS o WCAA CSu0OAASAAC0
lumber, contracting and coal business,
will do we'll to see me. viii sell at
cost. HENRY MEINERT.
Mr.. Homer McClatchey, the man.
ager of the Bell Telephone Company at
Marietta, had staggering proposition
to confront with about 300 phones
out of 800 knocked out by the ice king,
but with large force of hands, he put
them to work and soon had the phones
in working order, although it was like
reconstructing the entire line. He is
the right man in the right place, and
seeks to do his duty and give the people
every accommodation.
For SALE-My entire stock of build
ing material, in part or as a whole, at
cost. HENRY MEINERT
When the spring opens, that electricl
car line from Marietta to Macland,
Powder Springs and Austell ought to
be built, We do not know who is at
the head of it, whether there is any
stock subscribed or not, but it seems
something ought to be done to bring
that part of the county in direct and
quick touch with Marietta. THERE'S
everything to gain by it
Ohildren's shoes at 40 cents pair.
H. A. Ward & Bro.
1t is said that since the whiskey
houses of Atlanta have moved to Chat
tanooga the money order business in
the postoffice has increased so greatly
that two new clerks have been hired to
keep up with the business. There is no
doubt that Chattanooga is reaping
harvest of ill-gotten dollars that en-
genders poverty and crime.
25-cent suspenders for % cents.
II. A. Ward & Bro.
The Carnes Furniture Company can
save you money on first class goods, no
shoddy- made stuff 1t is cheaper to
buy something good at a fair price
from reliable house, who will make
the guarantee good. An investigation
of Carnes' stock and prices will satisfy
you,
Genuine Tennessee hickory smoked
shoulder and side-meat at 1219 cents
per pound. H A Ward & Bro.
Judge John M. Stone is announced as
candidate for County Commissioner,
to represent the Marietta district, in
this issue Judge Stone WIS formerly
Ordinary, and is thoroughly familiar
with the duties and business affairs Of
the county, as we'll as eminently quail
fed. The people will not be slow to re-
cognize the value of his services to
them Read announcement.
Mrs. E. A. Page, Mrs. ]. s. Warren,
and little Lemuel and Lena Carnes left
Wednesday to visit Mr. F. B. Page and
family at Pensacola, Fla. They will
also attend Mazda G:as at New Or
leans before returning home.
There is an effort being made to stir
up bitterness in the judges race by
some Of the papers IN the upper coun-
ties, but it will not be justified by right
thinking people.
MONEY TO LoAN.-I can make loans at
seven per cent. on good real estate as
security. Loans on farming lands q
speciality. 1t costs nothing to see me
at my office in Marietta and find cut all
about it. r. N. HOLLAND,
Attorney at Law
CARD OF THANKs.-It is with deep
gratitude that we acknowledge our ap-
probation and tender our sincere thanks
to numerous friends for their kindness,
sympathy and help during the recent
sickness and death of our son, and
husband, Charlie.
Mr.. and Mrs J. / Brown.
Mrs G. E. Brown.
Miss Helen Christian is visiting her
sister, Mrs. J H. Bate, at Asheville,
N. @.