The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1909-01-28


Mr.. Smathers will take charge Februa-
~ 9Th. The style of the firm will be
Marietta Grocery Company. Mr.. Smath-
ers has been in the wholesale grocery
business in Murphy for several years.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Owenby
will move to Murphy, N. c., where he
will open wholesale house.
Mems high top Shoes at $2.18, guar.
anteed. III. A. Ward & Bro.
During the revival services last week
at the Methodist church, the "merry
widow" hats, with their umbrella size.
shut off the view of everybody behind
one or more. Rev. Mr.. Fraser suggested
that the ladies remove them, and after
wards, What . difference, my coun-
trymen" It was like clearing up new
ground, and left field for the optics Of
those who wished to get glimpse Of
the preacher.
Sunday morning among the vast
throng that attended the meeting at
the Methodist church was Mr.. Johnnie
Thompson, the rheumatic invalid, who
hasn't walked in twelve years. He was
in his rolling chair, his face lighted up
at the Gospel truths, as expressed by
Rev. Mr.. Fraser.
The sudden death of DR.. John W.
Heidi, in Atlanta, last Saturday, was
great shock to the friends of this good
man. All Georgia will mourn his de-
parture. He was at one time presiding
elder of the Marietta district.
Mrs. G. w. Dupre entertained Satur-
day afternoon and evening in honor Of
her guest. Miss Ide. Both affairs were
marked by Mrs. DuPre's attractive in
dividuality, which always assures sue
cess.
The W. II. M. s. will hold its regular
meeting Thursday afternoon at three
O'Clock in the church parlor. Let all
the good woman come out and unite in
this work. Mas. TON HANDY, Sec'y.
We regret to learn of the critical ILL
ness Of Mrs. Bessie Hughes Green, in
Birmingham, Ala. A surgical opera
tion was performed. The latest news
is that she is better. Her sister, Mrs.
Dora Sifmonds, of this place, is with
her.
Beautiful Lace Curtains at $l.57 pair,
81 A. Ward & Bro.
John Arnold was accidentally killed
at Lees Lumber Co., at Tioga, La, last
week. He was about six feet tall, fair
complicated, and had broken nose. It
was stated that he formerly lived 20
miles north OF Atlanta. So far his rela-
tives have not been located.
A double wedding occurred at the
Methodist parsonage on Tuesday morn
ing OF last week. The contracting par
ties were Mr.. A. E. Hicks, of Marietta,
and Miss Bertha Henderson, of Carriers
vile, and Miss Willie Lunsford, of Ac-
worth, DIR. T. W. Duval performing the
ceremony Decatur New Era.
Mr.. Arthur Evans, Of near Toonigh,
Ga, was arrested here last Wednesday
on the charge Of attempting to pass q
forged check on the First National Bank
for $4,000, purporting to be signed by
Mayes & Brown. He denied guilt, but
was identified by Mr.. Little as the man
who presented the check. He was bound
over by Judge McCleskey in 500 bond
Mrs. D. G. Cole gave bridge luncheon
for Miss Ide ON Friday morning. Like
all Of Mrs. Coles parties, this was q
charming affair.
1t is so hard for newspaper editor to
keep people who read the paper in good
humor with him. He is offending peo-
pie constantly and don't know it. Sen
/ sitiveness is difficult to deal with.
The editor is not running newspaper
to Intentionally make enemies, and no
one should fall out with the editor un-
| less there is an intent.
We senty you statement of your in
debtedness to the Journal office. Save
us the trouble and time of collecting it
in person. Send US the money, We
want to close up the business of the old
year.
| WANTED-To exchange you coal and
wood for the cash. Phone 365.
w j Camp & Co.
Mrs. W. M. Hartshorn, chairman
Worlds international Sunday School
Committee, was the guest of DR.. Stanley
Sunday, and attended services at the
Baptist church.
Miss Harriet Ide is visiting Mrs. G.
W. DuPre. Miss Ide is very popular in
| Marietta. and many pretty parties are
being planned in her honor.
Mr.. A. s. Cohen, who has been in
| Nau Vovk for two months. ia now at