The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1909-07-08

iVoFs corulhIly invited.
E. L ROBERTSON, w. NJ.
j. R. GREER, Sec'y.
In the House: By Mr.. Moss, of
Cobb-To repeal section 4147, volume
2, of the code of 1895, so as to provide
compensation for justice court Jurors.
By Mr.. Moss, of Cobb-To amend the
act of 1908 providing for payment of
costs in criminal cases.
BY Mr.. Moss, of Cobb-To amend Sec
ton 47O7, volume ?, code 1895, remov-
ing the exemption from punishment of
the property, money or debt to be gar
nlshed.
That was deserved compliment paid
to Mr.. E. j.. Stringer, of Marietta, in
electing him president of the State Ba.
raca Association of Georgia. Heels an
enthusiastic Baraca, and a man thor
oughly consecrated to the work. The
election of Mr.. H. r. McClatchey as as
sistant secretary was also a fine COM
pliment to worthy young man and an
earnest worker in the Methodist Baraca
class.
Governor Brown has honored our fell
low-citizen, Col. V. L. Starr, by appoint
ing him Colonel on his military staff.
Colonel Starr was a warm supporter
and friend of Governor Brown, and de-
served this courteous recognition. Con-
CALCULATIONS. This is where the Cover
nor has added one "Starr" to his official
crown.
Judge Gober made a hurried trip
to his peach orchard at Americas
Sunday, returning the, first of lthe
week. Mr.. Newt Mayes is at the
orchard, looking after shipments. They
are realizing about 81 % and $3.50 per
crate, which would indicate that there
will be some moneymade this year.
The usual all-day's singing on the 4tn
of July, at the court house, by our
country friends, brought an immense
crowd to Marietta on Sunday. The
court house was full of people and sing
ers, while the streets and park were
thronged. Things looked pretty lively,
and everybody who attended enjoyed
the singing and the day.
A demonstration of the Excelsior Dry
Chemical Fire Extinguisher took place
in front of the court house Tuesday at
noon. Two large boxes with dry wood
and coal oil was set ION fire, and the
flames leaped high in the air. One fire
extinguisher of dry powder, as soon as
applied, simultaneously extinguished
the blaze. 1t was success. Mr.. ]. R.
Brumby, Jr., is the local agent.
Mr. G. W. DuPre and wife and Mrs.
Fred. Morris, and Mr., RalphlNorthcntt,
of Marietta, went to Macon last Sun
day in Mr.. DuPre's Maxwell car. Re-
turning, they were accompanied by
Mrs. Northcutt, who was there on q
visit.
The Express agent at Marietta says
since Chattanooga went dry" on July
1st the Express money orders for whis-
key have fallen off rs per cent 1t GER
tainly makes difference in the "jug"
trade.
When Mr.. Oscar Benson's barn was
burning, some men turned over the hog
pen near by 80 the hogs could escape.
Beneath the pen were two very large
moccasin snakes and q nest of little
ones. The snakes were killed.
For SALE-New nine-room, two-story
house, on Church street, nice lot, ad-
joining Presby terrain manse. House has
all modern conveniences, such as lights,
water, etc. Servants rooms in base
ment; walls and ceilings hard finished
and beautifully tinted. Can give i'm
mediate possession. J. j. BLACK.
Go to w. M. Belisle, THE Jeweler, and
get your eyes FITTED with glasses. IA
east side Park Square. Phone $50. He
is perfectly reliable.
Miss Rogers, of Norcross, is visiting.
his sister, Mrs. ]. w. L. Stovall.
The rural carriers didn't go out Mon
day, and consequently our county cor
respondents are short this week, as
there was no Monday mail brought in.
Mr., Mack Fowler, Mr.. Leon Gilbert,
Miss Martha Lee Law and Miss Eloise
Brown, have returned from Miss Walk
er's house party in Savannah.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Roman, who
have been visiting their daughter, Mrs.
J. H. HUFFMAN, will return to their
home in Indianapolis, Thursday,
Miss Mary MCGOWAN, Of SpArtanburg,
s. c.. is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. e.
Williams, on Maple Avenue.
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