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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-01-14
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
COBB COUNTY.

COBB COUNTY.
BY virtue OF an order from the court
Of ordinary of Fulton county, granted
at the regular January term, 1910,
authorizing the sale to be made in
Cobb county, will be sold at the usual
place of sheriffs sales at the court
house in Marietta, Ca, within the
legal hours of sale, on the first Tues
day in February next. the following
real estate: Part of Land Lot Number
1886 in the Sixteenth district and Sec
and section of said county, and de-
scribed as follows: Commencing at
the northwest corner of said lot,
where the roads on the north and west
sides of said land lot join, and run
ming south $50 feet; thence east 294
feet: thence north $50 feet to said
north road, and thence west along
said road 294 feet to starting point.
Sold as the property of Jno. Bella
Campbell, late of Fulton county, de-
ceased. for the purpose of distribution.
Terms. cash.
January 4, 1910.
ANNIE L. CAMPBELL,
Administrators.
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GEORGIA.
COBB COUNTY.

COBB COUNTY.
BY virtue Of an order Of the Court
OF Ordinary of said county, granted at
the December term, 1909, I will sell
before the courthouse door in the city
of Marietta, within the legal hours of
sale. on the first Tuesday in February
next, to the highest bidder, the follow
ing described property, to-wit: Twen-
ty-eight acres. more or less. of Land
Lot No. (700) Seven Hundred. in the
Seventeenth district and Second sec
ton of said county, and being all Of
said lot lying. east of the Atlanta
Northern Railway, and south Of the
public road running from the Marietta
and Atlanta to r. o. Campbell Cross
ing. on w. & A. Railway. Sold as the
property of the estate of John Lemon,
late of said county, deceased. Sold
for the purpose of paying debts and
distribution among the heirs. Terms,
cash. This January 8, 1910.
-. I. It. MoGINrY
Administrator Estate OF John Lemon,
Deceased.
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Letters of Dismission.

GEORGIA--Cobb County.
Whereas. Jas. X. Bennett, Admins
traitor of Jas. A. Bennett, late of said
County, deceased, represents to the
Court in his petition duly filed and
entered on record that he has fully adj
ministered said estate This is, there.
fore, to cite all persons concerted, kim
dred and creditors, to show cause, il
any they can, why said Administrator
should not be discharged from his adj
ministration and receive letters of is
mission on the lst Monday in Februa'
ry, 1910. This January 10, 1910.
j. M. GAM, Ordinary.
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GEORGIA..

GEORGIA,
COBB COUNTY.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
J. w. Bennett, having in due form,
applied to me for permanent letters
of administration ON the estate of
Philip Chalker. late of said county. de-
ceased, this is to cite all and singular
the creditors and next of kin Of Philip
Chalker to be and appear at my Office
on the first Monday in February next,
and show cause, If any they can, why
permanent administration should not
be granted to ]. w. Bennett, or some
fit and proper person, on Philip
Chalker's estate.
Witness my official signature of Of
flee. This Bird day of January, 1910.
]. M. GAM, Ordinary.
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Discharge from Guardianship.
GEORGIA-Cobb County.

GEORGIA-Cobb County.
2. M. Rice, guardian of Annie l..
Wallace (nee Stocks) has applied to
me for discharge from his guardian
ship Of Annie L. Wallace, this there
fore to notify all persons concerned,
to file their objections, if any they
have, on or before the first Monday in
February next, else p. M. Rice will be
discharged from his guardianship as
applied for.
j.. M. GAM, Ordinary.
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GEORGIA,
COBB COUNTY.


BY virtue of an order of the Court
of Ordinary, granted at the January
term of said court, we will sell, before
the courthouse door in Marietta, on
the first Tuesday in February next,
within the legal hours Of sale, to the
highest bidder, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: Forty-three
and one-third (43 1-3) acres off of the
east side of Land Lot Number Fifty
four (54), and ten acres, more or less,
off of the southwest side of Land Lot
Number Fifty-fve (55), all in the
Twentieth district and Second section
OF said county, and known as the c.
M. Hilderbrand place, or dover. Also
bond for title interest in twenty-five
acres of Land Lot Number f1fty-four
(54), in the Twentieth district and
Second section said county, and de-
scribed in deed made to Mrs. N. E.
Smith by D. C. Brown, and for which
Mrs NJ E. Smith made bond for title
to ]. d. Baker in his life time, condi.
ton to execute to said ]. D. Baker
good and sufficient title in fee simple on
the payment by ]. D. Baker to said
Mrs. N. e. Smith the sum of one hun
dred and fifty dollars. Sold as the
property of the estate of ]. d. Baker
late of said county Terms, cash
Sold for purpose paying debts and dis
tribution among the heirs.
LIZZIE BAKER,
]. R. BAKER,
Administrators ], D. Baker Estate,
January 3, 1910.
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GEORGIA,

COBB COUNTY.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
w. s. Turner, Jr., administrator OF
the estate of H. G. Turner. late of said
county, deceased, has, in due form.
applied to the undersigned for leave to
sell the lands belonging to said estate,
and the application will be heard at
my office on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next, 1910. This January s,
1910.
j. NJ. GAM, Ordinary.
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GEORGIA,
Administrators ]. D. Baker Estate.
January 3, 1910.
COBB COUNTY.

COBB COUNTY.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
J. D. Goddard, administrator of the
estate of D. D. Goddard, late of said
county, deceased, has, in due form. ap-
piled to the undersigned for leave to
sell the lands belonging to said estate,
and the application will be heard at
my office on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next, 1910. This January s,
1910.
NJ CAN-Ar OrJ;ua~,,
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GEORGIA,
COBB COUNTY.

COBB COUNTY.
Whereas, T. K. Gresham, executor
of Margaret Gresham, late of said
county, deceased, represents to the
court, in his petition, duly filed and
entered on record, that he has fully
administered said estate. This Is,
therefore, to cite all persons con-
cerned, kindred and creditors, to show
cause, If any they can, why said ad-
Administrator should not be discharged
from his administration and receive
letters of dismission on the first Mon
day in February, 1910. This January
3, 1910.
4 J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary
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MARIETTA
STABLE
OPPOSITE KENNESAw HOUSE,.
CHUCK ANDERSON, Proprietor

The best of vehicles, the safest of dr.
vers and the fastest of horses are always
ready, night and day for hire No man.
woman or child has ever given me o
call in the past, who has been, nor shall
any ever in the future, be dissatisfied
with my teams or the men in my EN-.
ploy. Everything and everybody about
me are number one.
1 have cheapened my charges proper
tiona'e to the stringency of the times
For reference as to the truth of what !
say, as to the turnouts and charges. 90
to my friends, which means the people
generally.
Parties hiring are strictly responsible
for the eaferv of themselves, vehicles
and horses j A. G.. ANDERSON
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
GEORGIA.
CORR COUNTY

COBB COUNTY.
Whereas, o. H. Starnes, administra-
tor OF w. L. Starnes, late of said
county, deceased, represents to the
court, in his petition, duly filed and
entered on record, that he has fully
administered said estate. This is,
therefore, to cite all persons con-
cerned, kindred and creditors. to show
cause, if any they can, why said ad-
ministrator should not be discharged
from his administration and receive
letters of dismission on the first Mon
day in February, 1910 This January
3, 1910.
]. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
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PROOF OF SAFETY

1t is when you have your money
placed in the vaults of this bank
Our vaults are absolutely safe,
burglar proof. and fire proof.
and this..bank is under the in.
spection of. the State Govern
ment. Pay your bills by check
and use the best facilities for the
transaction of business by hay
g-an..account in this bank.
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-12-04

he used in that speech and the slower also would
go much farther 1T to me, Barker, that I've
heard you saying much the same things
Do you think so ?" asked Barker absently
As turn the matter i'll my mind OF
It, II | a member of the House | would speak
carly when the great debate comes, because some
bound to think Of the things, and then | should
have said them first. Jove. how cold it grows!"
He pulled the high collar OF his about his
and stamped his feet, il ne making great
effort to keep He did not alude again to the
schoolbj but he shot than penetrating glance
from under those lowered lids at the young member A
few yards beyond the Capitol grounds they parted Mr.
HarkinS pleading early dinner and call that he
must make aftcIward.
Left alone, Barker walked on. various thoughts fol-
lowing another through his mind. His feeling of
anger against Whitney endured and good the speech
was he began feel too. that HarkinS right those
arguments would have to him in time, and he also
orator.
He met nobody; the bitter cold had driven all from
the streets and there nothing change the current
of his thoughts When lie reached his room and took
of his the little bundle OF paper the pocket
forced itself upon his attention and he took out the
manuscript again.
again. every word of it sinking into his mind until his
brain contained ncffaceablc photograph OF the whole
Then he threw the manuscript the FIRE and when the
last fragment was burned he went bed
The fight the School-b rapidly to its
climax, and tho interest all the keen and thrill
ing that account The committee to which it had
been referred made divided report majority for the
bill and a minority against it. Many of the leading
members who would speak upon the question declined
TO state their views IN advance; owing to the complete
lack Of party politics in the matter there was no neccs-
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sity of committing themselves early and they enjoyed
this freedom. When people asked Barker how he
going to speak and vote he would shake his head
and say while his eye lighted up with fine twinkle,
Old man, don't press me, this hard question and
/ may change my mind at the very last moment
The fatcul day came at last and the bill was brought
up the House Everybody present the crush in
tho lobbcs great that all brcahlcss and the
whole chamber glowcd with the vivid colors of the
ladies dresses. Evelyn there, the 'front.' where
she could look down upon the members and where her
eyes could meet Whitneys every time he looked up,
She bright-eycd eager and full of confidence In
the corner Mr. Harkns quiet and watchful yet not
without genial words for old friends On the floor of
the House was Mr. Barker, bent somewhat over his
desk and never looking once at the balconies
The pages tiptocd about, tho members moved but lit
tie. there was throughout the House the intent, ex.
pectant silence that beokcns the expected coming OF
great Despite the report of the committee
nobody knew what the fate of the bill going to be-
they could not guess
The speeches began. two three OF minor importance
were made and then up sprang Mr.. Barker who was
through the assembly. Mr. Barker, known. had
the gift of oratory and lately it reported that he
too. like Whitney, would make great speech. The
skrmishers out of the way and the big guns
opening hrc-
Mr. Barker made skifu use of the preliminary pause
that OF so much value to orator, demanding 1t
the attention of the audience and kcying it up TO
the proper pitch. His eye rested moment on Whitney
and then passed quickly before the look could be
returned
He lifted his hand slightly and then began the best
speech that Alfred Barker made The House
amazed and delighted; the members had expected beau
tully spoken words from Mr.. Barker and the musical
of voice that could express every range OF
ton but not the keen and powerful logic that he
showed not the convincing sentences that he piled
upon another until his argument grew weshy and over
whclning How Barker has grownl" muttercd more
than member under his breath but the deepest sigh
of uttered by Mr. Harkins down IN his
obscure
When the first sentence was uttered Evelyn Carter
started look of surprise then OF stupefaction.
into her eyes Her face turned white, her lips were
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-12-04

"Oh quiet little exchange OF confidence said Mr..
Harkins with a short, but not badhumorcd laugh.
Whitney dead i'll Jove with tho girl and guess shes
worth il It's rest for tired eyes 10 look at her. and
they say she's got real mind, too
She has" said young Barker with emphasis. and
then he added. with certain amount OF envy IN his
this school-bil that will attract the attention of
the whole State
The lobbyist again laughed in a dry but the whole
good humorcd way.
an wager you anything that the schoobill is in
Whitneys mind now he said. No, sir such dry
subject for him. its loves young dream; that musty
hdcnccs. wish | young enough and handsome
enough to be III his place
Whitney and Evelyn, absorbed other thoughts, did
Barker and Harkns, and passed INTO the court
chamber the big door OF which stood wide open.
Presently Barker and the lobbyist who fingered be-
they had nothing else 10 do heard the sound OF
voice rising, falling, but without cessation,
coming from the great chamber.
That doesn't sound like your sweet nothings," said
Barker with sarcasm. man wouldn't make love
TO girl that oratorica pitch and tone AT least, I'm
sure | wouldn't
Mr. Harkns did not reply at once but bent his head
forward in the attitude Of who listens Mir Harkins
had any particular objection to listening, when
time and place were suitable,
Il was wrong" he said presently. That's Whtncy's
voice, but he's not making love, he's making speech
The face Of the lobbyist had changed suddenly 1t
was aght with interest The eyes sparkled and the
lips parted Without saying another word he walked
the door Of the court room and looked in There he
listened incnty for minute or two, then he looked
back and beckoned to Barker, who came obedicntly
Whitney is making speech sure enough, whispered
the lobbyist, of excitement showing in his tone,
land its great Just listen.
By Jovc, he's TeheaTsing his great speech and its
against the bill he thinks as do whispered Barker
Whitney did speak in a loud tone. but within the
restricted range he gave play to all the skill and
graces OF the orator, irony contempt and anger were
before him than clappcd her gloycd hands
gcther while her eyes sparltlcd with admiration Nor
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could Barker restrain his own silent tribute He knew
that it great speech and feeling OF jealousy and
envy lcapcd into life, He too orator, why could
he not have thought of those things which must appeal
powerfully to the mind OF every listener II seemed
him that nothing could be left OF the bill after Whit
ncy got through with il
The hand of the lobbyist presently fell gently upon
the shoulder OF Barker and drew hm inside the room
Near the walls are benches for spectators and they
have very high backs The two sank down the last
bench where they could hear we'll and yet were hidden
by the back of the in front of them don't want
miss any OF that speech and this better place than
reply he busy Just then with other thoughts His
anger against Whitney increasing, because he knew
the speech be better than any that he could ever pos
sbly prepare.
II long speech but good that the time OF de-
livery seemed short and when Whitney finished Evelyn
applaudcd with great enthusiasm
" Ii splcnddly done, she said proudly, when he
down from the dais.
He smiled, with vanity, but with fondncss for her
You are partial" he said; "you are fair
Judge"
oh, YES, am fair; il MY parality were to influence
me at all It would make me more critical
She rose from the attorneys chair and stood beside
Whitney The was far down the western slope and
the windows g,tered under its beams as If with fame
The two in the heart of the glow, and for few
her heros coming triumph Then she spoke OF the late
hour,
See she said is almost night they will soon be
locking up the Capitol
They together and neither saw tho two
hgureS behind the hghbackcd scat but when they were
gone the lobbyist up and spoke qucsuonngy to the
member.
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-12-04
"What do Won think Of IT," he asked \

What do you think Of it?" he asked
Great" replied Barker in brief meancholy-he
still thinking how much better it was than his own
speech could be,
You are an orator. too" said the lobbyist with gentle
hauery.
But I can't equal that" said the member dcspon-
IDENTIFY.
MI Harkins glanced at the windows, still touched
with western FIRE and then at the desk OF the judges
upon which lay something white He started, but
slightly that his companion did not sec the movement
and then said in a tone of the utmost indifference:
Whitney careless fellow he has gone away and
left the manuscript of his speech
bat won't bother HIM, he knows II b. heart now; /;
he never looked at while he was speaking there"
Anyhow III get it and give it back to him" said the
lobbyist and crossing the he took the manuscript
from the desk and returned 10 Barker
There good arguments IN this. he SAID, thought
fully, tapping the paper against his left hand but
others will probably think OF them before the fight
the bill comes to head
Do you think so'" asked Barker as he glanced out
Of the window and Whitney and Evelyn walking
side by side down the walk through the Capitol grounds
Undoubtedly. Whitney has here the arguments at
about the bill don't like Whitney but he has ability
However, there others. too, who have ability"
am glad to hear what you say about this speech
said Mr.. Barker | Of that opinion, but rather
doubted myself until you confirmed me in it q"
The lobbyist gave Mr.. Barker one OF those quick
covert glances oil his that were so wonderfully peneat
ing Under his easy manner he concealed deep dislike
for Whitney who had pcrsiS,ently ignored him. and he
wished 10 HIM taken down
81 wonder if Whitney has changed anything in his
speech since he wrote this. said Mr. Barker specu-
lativcly
rs easy enough to see' said Mr., Harlins. Here
take along 10 your room and look 1t and IT he
has changed anything since he wrote it tell Just
how his mind works" 5.u -f-
He thrust the manuscript into Barkcrs hands in
careless manner as much to say It's merely a sug-
gestion that make; but its hardly worth bolhcring
about"
Whitney is a bright fellow admit" repeated Mr.
Harkins as they walked on, but not very deep A
slower would be certain TO arrive the arguments
coPyRIG9T, 1898
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Be you bring those chocolates when you como
this evening" she said, and Whitney was glad 10
hrm his losing wager.
He left her at the door OF her fathers house-bc-
cause he required to do so-and returned the
heart of the city. Here the bill and the great fight
to it, occupied the attention OF all, and
Whitney of the crowd IN the lobby of the
big hotel.
The fight the was already on. The com
mttec OF reference had not yet reported but it would
Senate beginning take sides the newspapers Of
the State doing likewise and public opinion about
equally divided was coming into the capital in swelling
volume Barker perceived with increasing ccarness that
1t great opportunity for with his oratorcal
powers to make reputation, and nc thought OF
little else
Late afternoon he strocd from the hotel toward
the Capitol and the way he joined by his friend
Harkns, The two said little and walked slowly.
i he cold had not relaxed its grip a particle The
surface OF the still sheet OF ice and the
hills every bough and twig in shining mail The
sinking poured it all a food of yellow light.
Barker glanced up once, but he was dazzlcd by the
sunlight reflected in blaze of gold from the dome of
his mind TO the bill Then he and HarkinS began to
talk about again. and they entered the Capitol where
Barker wanted the cc-k of the Court of Appeals
about entry
The court had adjourned some time since and the
clerk gone. The two turned away, but when they
were in the corridor they another couple approach
ing and this couple and 4 woman, Bob
Whitney and Evelyn Carter
" They gong into the Court OF Appeals chamber"
SAID Barker Now. / wonder what they can want
there!
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-08-12
GLENWOOD, Ky.

Our district Sunday school con-
vention will be held at this place
on Saturday before the third Sunday
in this month, and Saturday night.
Brother Wood. Of Ashland, will
preach on baptism. On Sunday he
will preach on missions.
Miss Nellie Ratcliff, of Rush, is
visiting friends at Glenwood.
Haskell and Herb Queen, of near
Ashland, have been visiting at
GlenwOod.
F. r. Webb and wife went to
Clyffeside park Sunday.
viii Taylor and viii Doggan
were here this week.
Misses Hazel and Nina Holbrook
were visiting their grandparents Oy-
err Sunday.
E. D. Taylor is building a fine
barn.
Elmer and Azel Holbrook took a
load of potatoes to Ashland.
There will be baptizing at Glen
wood the third Sunday.
VIM. BELOW, of Straight creek,
has the contract of working all the
old Mt. Savage timber and is work
ing it into ties. 1t will take a year
TO finish the job. ~. WEIR.
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MATTE.

Crops are looking fine in this sec
tion of the country.
Bro. Allen preached an interest
ing sermon in the school house Sun
day
Several attended the S. S. con-
vention at Ledocio Sunday. Many
were well pleased at the welcome
address delivered by H. H. Moore.
Dinner was in abundance and
everybody invited to eat.
II. II. Moore was visiting home
folks Saturday and Sunday.
We are sorry to say the sick OF
our community is no better.
Mrs. Hez Carter is very bad
with typhoid fever. .... ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Moore visit
ed the latters parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. 2. Jordan Saturday and
Sunday.
Inc erection or new church
will begin in a few days at this
place.
Mrs, Chas. Berry, of Blaine, KY.
is visiting her parents and relatives
at this place.
Miss Mondane McKinster visited
home folks last week.
The school election was a very
close one favoring J. D. Moore Dy
one vote.
Joe Berry and Theo. Johnson left
this week for w. Va. to work.
A. L. Moore and Theo Johnson
traded horses last week. 0plae.
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HICKSVTLLE.

Several folks from around here
attended the funeral meeting at
Shady Grove Sunday.
Miss Stella Dalton was visiting
Miss Dova Holbrook Monday even
ing. 49,.
A. L. Hicks has purchased fine
organ. ..r
Miss Ida Pinkerton, OF Bellstrace
and Miss Ada Pinkerton. of Jattie.
were visiting Misses HOWE and
DoVie Pinkerton last week.
Alvin Holbrook is very sick with
typhoid fever. .~ .-..
Belya Mckinley attended church
at Shady grove Sunday. r,.,.
w. NJ. Holbrook and daughter,
Miss CLAUDIA, we're in Louisa Mon
day.
George Hicks has returned home
from W. Va.
Miss Dolores Hughes and Miss
Goldie Wilson visited Misses HOWE
and Dovie Pinkerton Sunday even
ing.
Cyrus Webb visited Miss CLAUDIA
HolbroOk Sunday.
Hugh l.. Hicks has been sick for
the past few days,
There will be church at Gait next
Saturday and Sunday by Revs.
Berry and Hicks. Me Only.