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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
Mr.. COOK c. GRIST
DIED LAST SATURDAY
He Was One of Marietta's
Oldest and Most Sue
cessful Merchants.

Mr.. G. O. Grist, SO years of age, died
at his home on Powder Springs street
Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
Mr.. Grist was born in Marietta and
spent his life here He was a man of
the very highest integrity and upright
ness, and lived life Of offense 90 none.
He was quiet and unassuming, and fill
ed jail obligations resting upon him.
He was successful business man. a
good citizen, and loyal friend.
Mr.. Grist was married early in life to
Miss Minnie Forsyth. OF Monroe eoun-
ty, who lived only three months after
her wedding. He never again married.
but made his home with his father. the
late Mr.. M. T. Grist, until the latter's
death, five or six years ago Since then
he and his sister, Miss Matte Grist.
have occupied the old home, where his
death occurred. Besides Miss Matte,
he is survived by only one brother, Mr.
D. B, Grist, of Atlanta.
Mr.. Grist was member Of the Ma
sonic lodge and chapter, Odd Fellows
and Knights of Pythias, being the
secretary of each. He was held in high
esteem by his fellows. and the funeral
was held under the auspices of these
orders.
The funeral and interment occurred
Saturday afternoon, Rev. !, S. Bryan,
of the Methodist church, officiating,
and the following gentlemen, named
by the three orders of which he was d
member, we're the active pallbearers
Mr.. j. j. Hunt, Capt w. j. Hudson
Mr.. James II. Groves, Mr. r F. Hick:
Mr.. +. f. Swalley and Mr.. w. l.. San
ders.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
MRS. c. 7. G|GK|LL|AT
IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
She Died of Pneumonia in
Her Ninety-First
Year.

Mrs. Charlotte Trezevant Gignilliat
died at her home in Marietta Thurs
day afternoon, May the 5th, in her
ninety-frst year. She had been i'll a
few days with pneumonia but did not
suffer much and was conscious to the
last.
She was born in Charleston, S. c.,
January list, 1919 Her parents were
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Irrelevant,
French Hugenots, cultured and Of
great piety and nobility of character.
She was married to Norman P. Gig
nilliat in Darien on the 14th of Feb
ruary, 1898, by Rev William Mcintosh.
She was the mother of eleven chill
dren, eight living to have families OF
their own Her grandchildren num-
bered twenty+eight and her great
grandchildren forty-four. Her surviV-
ing children are Mrs NJ. G. Holmes,
Of Marietta; Mrs. C. 0. S. Mallard, of
Darien; G. w. Gignilliat, Of Seneca,
S. c.; Norman G. and J. F. Gignilliat,
of Marietta and R. c. Gignilliat, of
Perry, S. G.
Mrs. Gignilliat had lived in Marietta
since 1866 in the same spacious and
beautiful home in which so many OF
her descendants spent happy days She
had been a widow since 1871 but con
tinued to the last to manage her own
affairs and to direct her household.
She was woman Of strong intellect
and to a large extent educated her
children in their primary studies.
The funeral services were held al
the residence Sunday afternoon at )
O'Clock by her pastor, Rev. A. r. Bond
OF the First Baptist Church, assisted
by DR. j. H. Patton.
A quartette, Mrs. Dobbs, Miss Rey
nolds, Mr.. Field and Mr.. Cole, SANG
Nearer My God to Thee, Face to
Face" and In the Sweet BY and By
DIR. Patton read the 9lst Psalm, IN
which is that beautiful promise: He
shall give his angels charge over thee
to keep thee in all thy ways.
Mr.. Bond spoke from the 26th verse
OF the 9TH chapter of Job: Thou
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
Mr.. Osborne in Runaway

Mr.. Dock Osborne was the victim Of
quite serious runaway Saturday
His horse becoming frightened, made
a sudden dash, and, before the animal
could be gotten under cont'ol, the
buggy was upset, throwing Mr.. Osborne
to the ground and fracturing both
bones of the right forearm DR.. Nolan
was Immediately called and gave need
ed attention
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
Election Extra.

An extra edition of the Journal and
and Courier will be issued Friday
morning and mailed To all subscribers,
giving the result of the comfy primary
election.
The people will be anxious to get the
news and they will receive it through
the Journal and Courier at the earlies
possible moment.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
Death of Child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley

Died, on Thursday Of last week, the
infant daughter, three months old, OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Wiley, at their
home on Clay street. The funeral and
interment occurred at New Hope
church, the services being conducted
by Rev. w. A. Wells.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
To the State Sanitarium

Charlie Lloyd the negro who so
severely cut Sheriff Mckinney three
weeks ago, and who was later adjudged
lunatic in the court of Ordinary was
on Tuesday along with Eugene Thomas
and Jim Daniel, two other negro luna
tics, carried to the State Ssnitarium'
being in charge of Mr.. w \. Bishop
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13

The Old Reliable Drug Store
fills your prescription right They
lure trusted us since 1871. One
Of the oldest drug stores IN the
State. Why Il ne not the most
reii0btcl-Butler's Drug Store.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13

If you contemplate a new roof
for your house, investigate the
merits of Vulcanite ROOhna.
Sold and put on by r. Fl. Cox 4
Co. Phone 10. mayl3. 1t
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13

Ladies KNIT PANTS-Ihave big lot of knit
Pants with pretty lace trimming; worth SOC
per pair, at only Observation-Disclosures. 35c
Pure Linen Handkerchefs for Ladies at only sc
Ladies Kid Gloves made by Meyer and guaran-
teed, in pretty colors, at only ............ CSC
Ladies' Long Silk Gloves, real fine worth from 75c to
$l75, to at the May Carnival price of 25c and 69c
LADIES' HOSE-We can sell you the same kind you are
paying 25c for, nice black stocking at per pair 15c
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13

Furnished house for rent for season
Eight rooms. Excellent location. Ad-
dress j. NJ 5 305 Polk ST. Marietta
may - 2-C
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13

FOR RENT Five room house,
Poplar str--t. modern "onvenlencrs
sl2 so par month ID c Cole II
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13

My SIS tailor-made suit is the
talk of Marietta
jacobs The ailor.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13

Try Barber, Church street, two doors
from square. Low prices, fair dealing.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
OFFICIAL BALLOT
FOR DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
MAY ~, 1910
VOTE THIS TICKET ONLY
Erase all names except those for
whom you wish to vote.
ZA7-Aee4h2&
Chairman Ballot Committee
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT

FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT
JOE ABBOTT
J. M. AUSTIN
d. A. SUMMEROUR
A. II. TALLEY
FOR SHERIFF:
J. II. KINCAID
WILLIAM MCKINNEY
FOR TAX COLLECTOR:
w. p. STEPHENS
FOR TREASURER:
SAXON A. ANDERSON
JOHN BROWN
]. GID MORRIS
f. II. NORTHCUTT
MONTO SHAW
FOR TAX RECEIVER:
ID. r. BAKER
II. {. LASSITER
GEO. S. OWEN
JOHN WILLIAMS
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL COM
MISSIONER:
BERNARD AWTREY
GEO. NJ. ORR.
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR:
w. w. MCCULLOUGH
J. ]. SANDERS
FOR CORONER:
J. II NIX
J. w. REED
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT No. /:
JAS. T. ANDERSON
w. p. HARDAGE
The only variation from the above
ticket is in the fourth road district
where the candidates for county com
missioner are as follows:
w. r. BROWN
". J. HEADDEN
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
Money Saving May Carnival
NO. p

VA still
KEEP
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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-13
ais For This Week Specials for This Week

SlLk-5 pieces of pretty Silk worth soc, at 29c
SHIRT WAISTS-Real bargain pretty and up
to date at ........ 49c SOC, 79c, CSC and s. sol
SKIRTS-I have them to suit you, and would
like for you to see them. 2,75, s4O0 and $685.
COAT SUlTS-We can give you nice coat suit
that is strictly irst-clasS at ..... ...... $3 4SI
We also have nicer one, well made, and strictly
in style, something worth your while at . "a 25l
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
MORROW BACK FROM
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Hugh Morrow, senator-elect from
Jefferson county. returned yesterday
from vacation spent at Stafford
Springs.
While at Atlantic City Mr.. Morrow
was stricken with typh old fever and
remained at that place very Ill for
six weeks. He came home a few weeks
ago and left immediately for Stafford
to regain his health.
He stated yesterday that he was
feeling greatly improved after his va
cation and would be perfectly strong
in few days. Mr.. Morrow went to
Stafford Springs in his automobile and
was very much pleased with the coun-
try trip.
The roads down in Mississippi are
pretty sandy in some places" he said.
However found little trouble in maxi
ing the trip. That country seems to
be fourishing and fine crop will very
probably be made this season."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
LIFE SENTENCE FOR
O'BRYANT'S SLAYER
Jury COULD NOT DECIDE WEAETH-
Err WILL LOCKETT FIRED SHOT
THAT PROVED FATAL TO POPU-
LAR POLICEMAN

Will Lockett, one of the three negroes
who shot down Police Officer M. M
O'Bryant on the southside last Deem
Der. was yesterday found guilty. in the
first division Of the criminal court, and
sentenced to life Imprisonment at hard
labor The negro's trial has been in
progress for three days. and was sent to
the jury yesterday afternoon. The jury
was out for considerable length of
time. debating whether the negro should
be hanged, of Which several of the jury
men were in favor.
Three negroes figured in the killing OF
OFFICER O'Bryant, which occurred on
Sunday afternoon. December 10. One OF
the men. Ed Reese, alias "Skeeter," was
shot dead by Officer OBryant, and the
others, Will Lockett and Jim Johnson,
we're taken into custody soon after the
shooting.
The leniency of the jury in Lockett s
case is thought to be due to the facoRhat
n could not be proven which of the
three negroes fired the fatal shot Jim
Johnson is now in the county jail await
Ing trial on charge of murder His
case is set for trial this week.
The shooting of O'Bryant occurred on
Avenue between Twenty-first and
Twenty-second streets. Policeman O'Bry-
ant was attempting to quiet crowd OF
negroes on the afternoon when shot, and
the three negroes opened FIVE. The Off
Ger returned the fire when down and
fatally wounded the negro Ed Reese, oil
"Skeeter." O'Bryant was known to be
one of the bravest policemen on the local
force. and his murder while In the dis
charge of his duty created much indigna-
ton at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
DEPUTY'S BADGES
FLOOD THE COUNTY
TOO MUCH IMPERSONATING OF
OFFICERS AND ASKS AID IN
BREAKING UP PRACTICE

Sheriff Higdon is greatly stirred up
over the number of people that are
mpersonating officers in the county.
The sheriff has received a number of
complaints about the matter. He states
that there are over 1000 badges of
deputy sheriffs out in Jefferson coun-
ty. When the strike was on several
years ago Sheriff Higdon commissioned
several thousand men. He required
them to make deposit on the badges
before issuing commissions When they
were sworn out they stated either that
someone had stolen the badge or they
had lost 1t and in many cases kept
the badge.
Many badges were also let out dur
ing the term of Sheriff Burgin. The
sheriff states that 1t was his method
to make the deputies pay for the
badges and when they said they had
been stolen or lost there was nothing
else to do.
The sheriff wants the aid of the peo-
pie in breaking up this method of
graft. He says that when any man
flashes deputy sheriff's badge and
wants to graft, take his number and
report it to the head office. This,
he states, Is tne Oniy way W pIottcu.
while / do not believe any of my
deputies are grating" said Sheriff
Higdon yesterday afternoon, III they
do l want to know it. l pay them a
salary to work and they are not en-
titled to anything else. l have received
some complaints lately about men with
badges grating but l feel sure that
IT is none of my boys. There are at
least 1000 badges out in Jefferson coun-
ty that do not belong to deputy sher-
ms. When the strike was on l COM
missioned several thousand men and
gave them all badges. l required a
deposit on the badge and stipulated
that 1t must be returned. When. many
of the men turned in their commissions
thew said they had lost the badges and
paid the difference.
Since that time they have been
flashing the badges at theatres fairs,
ball games and everywhere else until
1t has become a nuisance. ! am going
to make determined effort to break
1T up. l ask the cooperation of the
citizens of Jefferson county. When an
officer does, anything that looks like
graft take his number and report 1t to
me. l will attend to the case"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
CANNOT APPROACH
BIRMINGHAM FAIR

Nashville has a fine fair" said Presi-
dent ]. II. Holcombe of the Alabama
State Fair association, who returned yes
terday from the Tennessee city. but
can safely say that It is not In the class
with the exposition which we will have in
Birmingham next month.
Most all of the free attractions which
will be In Birmingham are now playing
at the Appalachian exposition. including
the Wright aeroplane. and several of the
daredevil stunts. But in Nashville we
had the pleasure of again hearing that
inimitable NaVassar ladies band, which
is furnishing as high a standard of music
If not higher than 1t did last year. -
John l.. Parker, chairman of the execu-
tive committee. and e. p. Chaffee. secre-
tary, also returned yesterday morning
from the Tennessee State fair at Nash
VILE Mr. Holcombe states that quite a
number of valuable ideas were picked up
at the Nashville fair, which will assist the
management In properly taking care of
the public at the Alabama State fair this
year. Frank and Tue Rice in their
Bounding Hay Ride Mademoiselle
Louise and her trained monkeys, the
Japanese acrobats, and one or two other
feature acts come well up. to what was
expected of them by the management.
Every concessonaire and race horse
man at Nashville fully expresses interest
in the Alabama State fair, which they all
realize is going to be on a very great
scale this year and nearly all of them
are coming here
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
FIREMAN BURIED
| UNDER PILE OF MEAT
Freight Wreck on Central of
Georgia Yesterday
HOBO ALSO BADLY HURT
Schedules ON Line Were Demoralized
and the Seminole Limited Hind
to BE Detoured Through
Montgomery

In freight wreck yesterday morning
on the Central of Georgia railroad five
miles east of Alexander City, Charley
Jones, fireman, was seriously injured
and a hobo who was riding on the de-
rallied train was mashed up. but not fat
ally hurt.
The derailment involved about eight
freight cars, one of which was filled with
fresh meat en- route to Macon from Chi
cago. The fireman was underneath a per-
feet hillside of meat and was dug out
of the position only after the most ac-
tive efforts. He was found to have re-
ceived quite a serious confusion of the
side and back and to have been injured
more or less in other ways. The hobo
was said to have been riding on the train
and was injured when tie or rail flew
up and hit him, INJECTING an ugly wound.
Other than the injury to the two men
the wreck demolished three or four cars
and tore the track up for several car
lengths. The accident resulted from a
defective rail according to an official an
nouncement made here yesterday by Cen
eral Superintendent of Transportation
Chandler
The train was a fast freight filled with
perishable meats. The train left here
early yesterday morning and was
wrecked a few minutes after 6 O'Clock.
The wrecker from Birmingham was or
dered out and the main line was clear
late yesterday afternoon. The trains or
the Central of Georgia were very much
dnn Ix-t 1ara ant
The passenger train from Birmingham
was run to the scene where the inbound
train was met. The passengers from the
castbound train were transferred to the
westbound one, and they reached Bir-
mingham without any serious delay. The
Seminole limited, the fast train for Chi
cago, was detoured from Opelika to
Montgomery on the Central of Georgia.
thence to Birmingham over the Louis
Vile and Nashville This train was only
two hours late>> The trains southbound
were operated through yesterday after
noon as the track had been cleared
M. A. Ramsay, superintendent, when
informed of the wreck, left here on a
freight train for the scene. He arrived
there shortly after o'clock and assisted
in clearing the main line. The following
official statement was given out yester-
day afternoon by Mr.. Chandler:
Charley Jones, negro fireman, and a
hobo were injured when fast freight No.
36 left the rails at Alexander City. The
other members of the crew were not in
jured.
1.-The accident resulted from defective
rail. The rumors that the Seminole Linn
tied left the track were misleading.
The fact of the matter was the
limited was not in several miles of the
scene of the wreck and was sent to Mont
gomery and thence To- this city without
losing much time. The main line was
clear this afternoon for the operation of
the southbound Seminole Limited as well
as the other trains. An investigation
looking into the wreck will be held
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
KNIGHT ON STAND
IN HENTz HEARING
Is Advised BY Attorney in
Making Answers
LOWELL is ALSO HEARD
Testimony Yesterday Was Along Gem
craI Lines as 10 Methods of Hand
ling Bills of Lading and
other Matters

With his attorney Colonel Harris, at
his elbow advising upon every question
asked, John w. Knight yesterday occu-
pied the witness stand in the case of w
s. Lowell, as trustee, against the Henry
Hentz company of New York. Mr.
Knight was called by both sides in the
case, but it was after noon when he was
placed on the stand. He was examined
by A. Benners of Percy, Benners & Burr
counsel for the trustee.
Mr.. Knight answered with easy COM
posture all those questions of unimpor-
tant nature. Whenever intricate ques-
lions were asked he conferred with
Colonel Harris This liberty was ac-
corded him by Judge William I. Grub,
who is presiding. Judge Grub, in fact,
laughingly suggested that Colonel Harris
sit down on the rostrum near the wit
ness chair, where Mr. Knight could con-
suit him frequently and without any in
convenience. Mr. Knight declined to an
swer some questions.
The case is one where the trustee, in
tracing the assets of the bankrupt firm
of Knight, Yancey & Co.. claims sum
equivalent to 200 bales of cotton. The
case Is being warmly contested by At
torney Beale OF New York for the de-
PENDANT and Benners and Burr for the
plaintiff.
The testimony of Mr.. Knight was fea-
tured chiefly by objection of the counsel
or that of the witness. He gave some
general information in regard to the
methods employed In handling bills OF
ladng and the general operations of the
company's business prior to the failure
gard to the amount of cotton on hand
at various times In the past few years
and as to other details.
Mr.. Knight was excused from the
stand late yesterday afternoon.
W. S. Lowell, trustee of the bankrupt
firm, was also witness. He gave a
few details in connection with the eff
forts of the receivers who were first APP
pointed by the court and who were aft
erwards relieved and a trustee substi-
tuted He gave a personal history OF
the case in question and was excused
after being on the stand few minutes.
Soliciting Agent Hunter Of the South
ern railway, of Selma, was O. witness.
He testified that some bills said to have
been signed by him were not of his sig
nature and that he had no knowledge of
how his name came to be upSn them.
The case will probably last today and
tomorrow. There are several railroad
agents and other witnesses summoned In
the case, and these will be examined to-
day.
Mr.. Knight may be placed on the
stand again before the case is finished.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-24
GOES TO PROSECUTE
MEN IN ADMISSION

For the purpose of prosecuting the
men in Admission who are held upon
charges of using the mails for fraudu-
lent purposes, Joseph H. Montgomery
assistant district attorney will visit
that city Tuesday. He announced yes
terday that the preliminary trial OF
>the men Gin Admission accused of us
ing the mails wrongfully would be
held on that day.
Z He stated that the using of the
mails to defraud had become almost
an epidemic in some sections and that
every measure would be invoked to
break up the practice.
1.-The department of justice will try
every means to put a stop to the prac-
tice that seems to be general to use
the mails fraudulently," said Mr.. Mont
gomery.
For the purpose of prosecuting some
men on this charge 1 will attend the
preliminary hearing in Admission Tues
day. We have reports that this prac-
tice has become very general in thia
state and 1t seems to us that 1t has
gone far enough