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Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
WEATHER MAN PLAYS HOB WITH
MAJOR LEAGUE B. B. SCHEDULES

weather conditions the standings in the
two leagues show hardly any change
from those of a week ago.
The Chicago National team was the
, only one in the two leagues to change
its position materially, the Cubs ad
vancing from seventh to fifth place.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
American Assn.

At Minneapolis, "a; indianapolis
80
At Kansas City, 4-3; Toledo, 80
At Milwaukee, 20; Columbus, 1-3
At St. Paul. I; Louisville o.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12

SUMMARY-Hllt by pitched ball: by
Oviedc, Parthun. Bases on balls: Off
Anderson, j; by Oviedo. 1. Struck out:
BY Oyieao. S: by Anderson, 5. Two
base hits: Warren. Dunsmore, Com
stock. Three base hits: Oviedo. War
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
ANDERSON HOLDS TEMPE To
TWO HITS; WHITE SOX WIN

rem. Left on bases: Phoenix 5; Tenn
PC, 4. Sacrifice hi:: Hegi. Stolen bas-
runs off Anderson in S1-3 innings
es: Dunsmcre. Cooper. Two hits, z
Umpire: Arnold. Scorer: Blakley.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
Giants Strike Snau

The Giants, after their road trip,
struck snag at the Polo Grounds.
They lost the series to Cincinnati and
the only game played in the Pittsburg
series. The teams in the National
ended the week punched closely.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
TIGERS PICK ON RAY
CALDWELL; WIN Al
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

DETROIT, June 11.-Caldwell was
hit hard in the first and third innings
today. Detroit scoring four runs and
winning from New York 4 to l.,
Score
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12

SUMMARIZING base hlts, ONeill,
Graney; double plays, Witt to LaJole:
bases on balls. off Myers 2, Nabors 3;
hits and earned runs, off Morton I and
in innings, Myers 6 and ) in ?;
Majors and 1 in 5; Sheehan none
and none in / inning; struck out by
Morton 10. Myers l. Nabors 3. I'm
pires Hildebrand and Connolly.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY

National League
Cincinnati at Boston
ST. Louis at Brooklyn
Chicago at New York
Pittsburg at Philadelphia
American League
Washington at Chicago
Philadelphia at Cleveland
New York at Detroit
Boston at ST. Louis
Coast League
No games scheduled.
Week of June 1918
Vernon at Portland
Salt Lake at Oakland
San Francisco at Los Angeles
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
THREE A GIVES OUT
NEW FINISHING ORDER

CHICAGO, June 11,-Late to-
night the American Automobile
Association gave out the official
list of winners in the second annual
automobile derby helt. here today
which did not agree with the list
given out by the speedway officials
The first ten who finished and
who come in on the money, accord
ing to the A. A. A. rollow:
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
Teams Shift but Slightly in
Week; Cubs Advance from
7th to 9TH Place Giants
Strike Snag; Browns have
Short Streak
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

NEW YORK, June 11-Postpone-
ments and games played ran close
races in the National and American
Leagues in the last week. Eleven
games played and thirteen postpone
ments was the record in the National
The American had slightly better luck
with 16 games played and IL postponed
AS the result of the unfavorabIe
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
OUTLAWS SLUG.
JEWELS BEATEN
Hitting Ices Game
for Locals Miller Taps
Biggs' First Delivery for
Home Run Mesa Held to
Seven Hits by Westfall

Goodly bat work in the early stages
of the game, refrigerated the pastime
for the local Outlaws against the Mesa
Jewels on the Polk street grounds yes
terday. Finley Westfall held the Wis
itors to seven hits, which netted the
southsiders four runs.
Miller, Outlaw third baser, selected
the first delivery of Biggs in Frame No
l and nicked it for four bags. His was
the only run of the initial inning.
Score:
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
RESTA WINS GREAT SPEED DUEL
FROM De PALMA At WINDY CITY

European Defeats Hand
some Ralph, Clipping 80
Seconds from His Own 300
Mile Record on Chicago
Speedway Last Year
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12

" II Il.
Mesa ..... 900 O22 600 7
Outlaws ...132 900 121-1O ~ 3
Batteries-Biggs and Stapley; f.
Westfall and H. Westfall
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12
PhiIa deiphia

%Batted for Majors in Sth.
*%Ran for Meyer in 9Th.
80" Batted for Sheehan in 9th.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-12

Hannah; Horstman, J. Ryan and
Bassler.
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RAILROAD FARE:

finished shopping OFFICE
where fare will providing
the required according the above
method you will not have everything
amount required which entities fare back from
tain merchant but patrone you
purchases amount to the required will
presenting slips leaving
for home :" 4flxNHaM
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
MOUNT OLIvET

We sympathize with the husband
and family of Mrs. c. L. Meeks, who
died at her home Tuesday Aug. 18th
after a long illness. Mrs. Meeks
death. She leaves, besides her hus-
band, Two sons, Messrs. Charley and
Earnest She had been a member of
the Baptist church for a number of
years and lived her profession and
died with the full assurance of the
rest prepared for the people of God.
The funeral was held at Mt. Olivet
church, conducted by her pastor Rev.
M. A. Mccoy. The interment was at
Mars Hill Wednesday
Miss Cora Dixon is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. A. c. Abbott, of Atlanta,
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w A. Kendrick and
two little sons, Thomas and CASTOR,
of Chatsworth, are visiting Mr. Ken
bricks sister, Mrs. H H. Hefner, this
week.
Mr. Corris Abbott, of Atlanta,
spent a few days the first of the week
with home folks
Mr. J. w, Tedder was called to the
bedside of his sister, in atlanta, who
is seriously sick He was accom-
panied by his wife.
Miss Leila Hefner returned home
relatives at Kinks Chapel
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Will Davis,
on Aug. 14th, fine daughter
Altoona school will picnic in Mr..
Andrew Kemps pasture next Satur-
day. .~f~.,. TOM.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
HOLLY SPRINGS.

Mr. Harrison Grower who has
been sick for some time peacefully
passed away on the 10th of August.
In his death we feel the loss Of an
upright, Christian man, devoted
friend and neighbor and a loyal cit
izen, He united with the Methodist
church in early life and was consis-
tent member. During his long suf-
fering he was never heard to muir
mer, but bore it all with a patience
that displayed Christian character.
He leaves to mourn their loss an
aged mother, two sisters. a wife and
six children and host of relatives
and friends, who have our heartfelt
sympathy. He was laid to rest in
Holly Springs cemetery with Masonic
honors.
Servant of God well done,
Rest from thy loved employ.
The bate fought; the victory won,
Enter thy Masters joy.
Mr. William Allen and family, for
mer residents Of our neighborhood,
are visiting friends and relatives
here this week,
Mr. Walter Casteel and wife and
Mrs. Bill Casteel visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Casteel near MI. bethel last Sun
day.
Miss Belzora Devore was the guest
of Miss Clifton Murdoch recently.
Mr.. Raymon Pace visited relatives
in Milton County last week.
Little Freddie Lee Mcclure is still
improving.
Mrs. Lena Dempsey, of Roswell,
visited relatives here last week
Mr.. Robert Hudson spent the week
end with his mother, near Harmony
Grove.
Several young people from here at
tended the camp meeting at Sandy
Springs last Sunday and all report d
nice time.
Miss Luda Allen is assisting Miss
Maude Lassiter with her sahool at
Wesley's Chapel
Politics and fodder pulling is the
order of the day; everybody too busy
to visit, consequently news is scarce.
BACHELOR GIRL.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
ACWORTH

Rev. and Mrs. NJ r. Gaddis are
visiting his parents at Cass.
Messrs A. ]. Clark and T. O..
Smith spent Monday in Chattanooga.
Miss Mamie Louise Phillips is
spending some time with her sister
Mrs. o. L. Cleckier at Menlo.
Miss Willie Mower, of Atlanta, has
been visiting Miss Virginia Stewart
the past week
Mr. NJ. A. Goodwin and family and
Misses Alma and Mildred Phillips
recently visited relatives at Menlo
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w Kitchen are
spending week at Tate Springs.
Mr. J. n. Johnson has returned
from a visit to his son at oxford Ala
bama
Mrs L. NJ. Stokley of Atlanta, is
spending while with her daughter
Mrs. j. j Northcutt.
Mrs. S. B. Rainey, of Chattanooga
visited relatives here recently.
mr.. r. S. Tippin recently made a
trip to Moultrie. JOAN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
ROSWELL

The Daughters of America order
will give an ice cream festival in
the park Saturday night, everybody
is invited to come.
A large number of our people at
tended the camp meeting at Sandy
Springs Sunday.
Mr. Forest stephens, of Birming-
ham, spent the week end with friends
in Roswell.
Miss Callie Hartsfield is spending
the week with friends and relatives
in Atlanta and Marietta
Mrs. j, w. Dempsey is visiting rel
atives near Sandy Plains
Miss Mamie Talley mad Miss
Church and Miss Smith, of Fitzger-
aid, as visitors last week.
Mr.. Joe King, of Marshalville, has
been visiting in Roswell.
Miss Corine St John, of Covington
and Marion Sherman, of Atlanta, Wis
tied their grand mother, Mrs Hem
bree last week
Mr.. Arthur Rollins, of Lost Noun
tain, is visiting his uncle, Mr.. c. M
Webb.
Mr.. Hampton Maxwell, of Barnes
Vile, visited relatives in Roswell Sat
urday and Sunday
One of the most pleasant events of
the season was the lawn party given
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Stribling
Thursday evening of last week in
honor of Miss Lucille Cobb. Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Webb assisted in entertain
ing. Misses Rochelle Orwell, Louise
Foster and Mary Cobb served punch.
Those invited were Misses Lula Rob-
erts, Aida Roberts, Mana Sherman,
Callie Hartsfeld, Marion Weaver,
Minnie Holmes, Lucille Wing, Ruby
Garrison, Marye Power, Mamie Ball,
Lena Hughes, Ethel Rainwater, Floy
Gardner, Alice Martin Roxie Martin,
Clyde Hembree, Marye Jones, Irene
Otwell Blanche Waiter, Grace But
Ter. Anna Butler, Corine ST. John
Pearl Lyon, Marion Sherman, Hattie
Tucker and Messrs Louie Jones, Carl
Oliver, Charlie Upshaw, Harold Webb
Gambler Power, Rogers Sanders, Har-
vey LIE Roy, John Foster, John Wing,
Louie Otwell, Claude Ingraham, By
ron Webb, Earl Hicks, Marvin Ruck-
er. Choice Hill, Ralph Conway,
Henry Strickland, Mr.. McKinnon
KRAZY KAT.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
In Cobb and Milton
BEN PERRY EXAMINES BANKS
AT MARIETTA, ROSWELL AND
ALPHARETTA - MEETS MANY
FRIENDS.

On my rounds of the semi-annual
examination of State Banks last week
! reached Alpharetta two days too
soon to take advantage of being pres
ent at the annual ali-day singing
that has been held for several years
in Millions capital on the second
Sunday in June. These annual sing
ings have become fixed occasion
and feast that is enjoyed by thous-
ands throughout that section of the
state The "Do-ra-me" enthusiast, as
well as many others, gather there on
that day in astonishingly large num-
bers to enjoy the singing and to min
gle in social reunion. This annual
handshaking and greeting OF friends
is anxiously looked forward to from
June to June, and all during the year
engagements to meet at AIpharetta
on this day is fixed by the thousands
who attend. Meet me at the big
singing" is the slogan everywhere.
Although | missed this pleasant oc-
casion, my visit was nevertheless
greatly enjoyed, my only regret be-
ing that | could not stay longer and
meet more Of my Milton county
friends and former neighbors.
Milton is one of the smallest coun-
ties in the state, yet it is one of the
best in farming lands and enterpris-
ing, intelligent and cultured citizen
ry with two newspapers-the AL
pharetta Free Press and the Milton
County News---the equal of any Geor-
gia weeklies. While no railroad yet
touches the county, it has splendid
Jitaey connection through Roswell to
Atlanta, good road and telephone adj
vantagos, with a hotel--uncle Bob
Webb's in Alpharetta--and two
.ks at rank il in line as one of
the N st progressive counties in the
state
Tnc ilton County Bank IS off
Ger q y Geo. D. Rucker as president,
l. O. easley and G f. Maddox vice
presidents, r. d. Manning cashier
and J. J. Rucker, ]. w. Day and J. Fl
Manning as other directors. This
bank belongs to the Witham System
The Alpharetta Bank has c. p Nor
man as president. j. L. Davis vice
/ president, Jno. w. Swilling. cashier
and DR.. J. ID. McCollum, w G. Jones
]. o. Teasley, r. c. Nesbitt, ]. w
Cowart and ]. r. Trammell as direc
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
"Life's Blind Alley" at the Gem
Theater, Monday.
SMYRNA

Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Edison an
nounce the birth of son who has
been named Jack Warren.
Mrs. J. w. Magil and children are
at Lithia Springs for a week or two.
Mr., and Mrs. Pound have moved to
Macon.
Prof. Clarence Manning, of Phila-
delphia, led the prayer-meeting at
the Methodist church last Wednesday
evening.
Ollie Francis Fuller is visiting his
aunt, Mrs. Nesbet in Alpharetta.
Mrs. NJ Butler is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Wood, in Commerce.
Misses Ruby and May McKelvey
of Douglasville, are visiting their
brother.
Mrs. Gid Morris is in New York
City visiting her daughters.
Miss Eliza Ruan died Sunday and
was carried to Macon for interment
by Mr.. Fleming Tinsley and Mr.. AL
bert Ruan.
Mrs. NJ. P. Morris and Mrs. J. E .
Cochran, OF Triton, have gone to
Johnson City, Tenn, to visit Mrs.
FREQ j. Moses
Emaline Handy entertained on
Wednesday evening for Laura Brown
OF Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard McPhail
gave a dance on Tuesday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfredo Barili, Jr.,
viii remain with Mr.. and Mrs. Hud-
gins until October Mrs. Oscar King
and Miss Mary King, of Atlanta, will
spent Saturday with Mrs. Barili.
Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Tolleson have
moved to Atlanta. STELLA.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
POWDER SPRINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Camp and Miss
Bessie Ragsdale spent last week at
Indian Springs camp meeting.
Mr.. Chester Green, from Canton,
spent Sunday here.
Mr. and Mrs, William Bennett are
visiting Mrs. Lou Scott.
Misses Corinne and Bess Humph-
ries have returned to Austell after a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T.
Camp.
Mrs. Nankivle, from Tennessee. is
on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. But
ner.
Misses Bernice Buchanan and Eva
Lewis and Messrs Pat Edwards and
Coy Lewis have returned from Indian
Springs, where they attended a
house party given by Miss Lettie
Towles
Miss Ollie Wolf has returned from
Jackson and Indian Springs.
MIS-. Myfb LGranam, from BaXley,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Boyd
Vaughan.
Mr., and Mrs. Ben Griffin and Mrs.
Lee Griffin from Ocoee, Fla, are Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Florence.
Miss Kate Alley is visiting Mrs.
j. d. Middlebrooks.
Sunday afternoon just as the sun
was sinking Mr.. Joshua Spratlin
passed away. Two weeks from that
day he had been stricken with paraly-
sis. He was past seventy years. His
funeral was held at the Baptist
church Monday afternoon. He leaves
an aged wife and several children
and grand children. POLLY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
LOST MOUNTAIN

The protracted meeting closed at
Midway Friday night the 18th with
/ 6 accessions to the church; 4 by let
ter and II by experience. Rev. Ed
win Hemphill made some very strong
and earnest appeals that met with
good results.
Protracted meeting is in progress
at the Baptist church.
Elijah Davis asked us to state
those interested in the Davis and
Hill grave yard are requested to meet
Wednesday morning Aug. Goth. to
clean off said grave yard,
Mrs. Lois Scott, wife of Lemuel
Scott, died here Thursday night,
Aug 18th from blood poisoning. She
was taken Tuesday and died Thurs
day, She was a consistent member
Of Midway Presbyterian church and
was the mother OF four children, the
youngest being about months old
Her going away was very sad on ac-
count of leaving those small children.
We feel profound sympathy for
the husband and relatives on account
of the loss of this dear one. The fun
ieral was conducted by Rev. E. d. Pat
ton and she was laid to rest in Mid
way graveyard.
Walter and Louis Dobbins spent
last week In Sand Mt Alabama,
MIRA, Annie Mcdonald and daugh-
ter, Mary and Frank Harper, spent
few days last week at Cassville.
Fodder pulling has commenced and
the hot sunshine soon makes 1t ready
for the barn.
We regret to learn 81 the death of
that good lady, Mrs. Cicero Meek and
feel with sympathy for the husband
and two sons, ALLEN
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
WOODSTOCK

Miss Sarah Flowers, Of Atlanta, is
visiting her cousins, Misses Jessie
and Mary Bates Kemp
Miss Dollie Dial who has just re-
turned from a visit to Texas is spend
ing few days with her aunt, Mrs.
j. NJ Lathem.
Miss Inez Dial is attending house
party in Canton, given at the home
of Miss Irene White.
Miss Lula Gruenelle, of Atlanta,
is the attractive guest Of Miss Ger
trude Gaines.
Miss Annie Grace Rusk, Of Deca-
tur. is the week end guest Of her
cousin Miss Amanda Rusk.
DR.. A. B. Vaughan, of LAGRANGE,
is visiting his daughter Mrs, o d.
Perkerson. DR.. Vaughan is deliver
ing some splendid sermons at the
Woodstock Baptist church this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. p B. Latimer, Jr.,
and children are visiting in Canton
this week.
Miss Flora Dickson, of Alabama,
is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. |. Mcintyre, CT At
lanta, motored up Sunday to spend
the day with their aughter Mrs. Hom-
err McAfee.
Mrs. Watts and family, Of Cold
Creek. Tenn, is spending the week
with her daugh .er, Mrs. Walter John
ston.
Mr.. and Mrs Water Hill, of Ala
bama, spent Monday with W. anc
Mrs. J. H. Johnson.
Mr.. Roy Sergeant. Of a'lanta, i
spending the week here with trends
and relatives.
Mrs. w. A. McAtee ard M. IND
Mrs. Linton Dear who have been On
two weeks trip to Clayton, Ca.
are expected home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Dean delightful
~ entertained on Wednesday eveninS
in honor Of Misses Louise and Clara
Vaughan, of LAGRANGE.
The house was beautifully decoratI
ed with zenias and golden glow ant
ferns. Delicious punch was served
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
CROSS ROADS

Despite the continued rains the
cotton crops are looking fine through
this district.
Protracted services have just clos
ed at Sardis with fourteen additions
to the church
Mrs NJ E. Kelly has returned
home after long visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. j Sanders
Mrs. E. ]. Lemon is i'll.
Misses Irene and Edna Grizzard, of
Atlanta, visited the family of Mr.
W. H. Ledford Sunday.
Miss Annie Lee WaIraven spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
Miss Fay and Ruth Arrowood.
Mr.. D, /, Osborn and family. Of
Marietta spent last week With Mr.
and Mrs. B. w. Osborn,
Mr.. D. H. BripoA visited Mr.. ]. ).
Bowles Sunday afternoon.
Quite number from here attend
ed camp meeting at Sandy Springs
Sunday. RED BIRD.
Lies Blind Alley" at the Gem
Theater, Monday.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
News From Over The County.
MABLETON

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Mable left
on the 18th insl for New York City.
thence to Delhi. N y, where they
will visit relatives for about month.
Upon their return they will stop at
Arvonia, Va, for month where
they viii visit their sister, Mrs A. L.
Pitts. They will also stop off in
Greenville, sc, to visit their daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. K Willis.
We have just heard of the death
Of Mrs. Mary Ragsdale, which oc-
cured at Dallas, Ca, on August 10.
She was the widow of the late Rev.
Bud Ragsdale, and was before her
marriage, Miss Mary Gam, daughter
of the late Robin Gam. She leaves
many relatives in this county who
will be grieved to learn of her death.
Died Aug. 10th, Mrs. Jane Ian
ders, at the home of her son, ]. T.
Landers, near Middleton. Mrs. Lam
ders was Sc years old in May. She
leaves 8 sons and one daughter and
one brother, Mr.. j. T. Glore, of At
lanta, and great host of relatives
and friends to mourn her death. We
tender our sympathies to the bereav-
ed.
Judge T. B. Hardin, of Calhoun,
gave us very pleasant call on the
18th.
Miss Doris Starnes, of Atlanta, is
spending few days with her grand
mother, Mrs. E. A. Barber.
Miss Lucille Turner, of Oakdale,
spent few days with her sister, Mrs.
[. D. Daniel, this week.
Mr.. A. F. Daniel with car full
Of young people, motored over to
Sandy Springs camp meeting Sun
day
There were nine persons baptized
Sunday at the closing of the pro-
tracted meeting at Mt Pisgah.
Glore and Owens lake has been the
center or attraction during these hot
days, and old and young have enjoy
ed its cool waters almost daily.
Mrs. T. j. Lowe and daughter Miss
Lois spent Tuesday in Atlanta.
Protracted meeting closed Sunday
night at Floyd Presbyterian church
Miss Ruth Anne Mable spent Sun
day with her sister, Mrs. H. B.
Mitchell at Floyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane Mitchell and
family, of Atlanta, visited relatives
at Middleton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs T. j. Lowe motored
out to Powder Springs, Lost Noun
tain, Marietta and Smyrna, Sunday,
and report crop prospects very fine
The farmers around Middleton are
very busy just now, blowing late
crops, sowing turnip seed, and saw
ing hay, which is extra good this fall.
Mr.. A. E. Daniel is building a new
shop, corner Mitchell street and Bar
bers Alley. JULY FLY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25

tors. Senator J. R. Trammeli was
formerly president.
Geo. D. Rucker. president Of the
Milton County Bank, is also Postmas-
ter and Editor of the AIpharetta Free
Press, and Editor SwilIing of the
Milton County News also has a we'll
equipped shoe-repairing plant and
banking connection with the Alphar-
eta Bank. Both Editors. therefore.
are pretty busy and yet find time to
get out up-to-date papers.
From Aipharetta | paid the Ros-
night at the Thomas Hotel. which is
run by Mr.. A. J. Thomas, one Of ray
old Cherokee friends
The Roswell bank is Differed by
S. G. Stribling, president, J. J. spald-
ing, of Atlanta, vice president. c.
c, Foster, cashier, l. NJ Roberts. a.
Motz and F P Calhoun, of Atlanta.
directors. Mr.. Stribling is also pres
ident of the Roswell Manufacturing
Co, one Of the oldest. largest and
most successful cotton mills in Ceur
gia, and Cashier Foster is also man
ager of the company's store
The Citizens Bank of Roswell is
differed by H. p Carpenter. Presi
dent, J. +. Wing, vice president, C.
c. Fowler cashier, c. M Webb C. c.
Atwell, c. B. Davis, II. NJ Broadwell
and j. II, Cowart. directors.
Besides being noted as the birth
place of ex-President Roosevelt
mother and leader in cotton mani
featuring, etc, it is also, prehaps. t. .
longest and narrowest town in the
state, stretching from the Chatta-
hoochee river to the Milton county
line, some three miles or more. The
banks, however, are located in eth
er end of the town and each do a
considerable business as do also the
marchant, j. b. Wing, the live stock
dealer, and others
1t was my pleasure, too, few days
ago to visit Marietta and pay an Of
fetal call on the two state banks
there, to-wit The Marietta Trust
Banking Co. of which J. D. Malone
is president, A. H. Gilbert, vice-presi-
dent Geo. H. Sessions, cashier, and
directors as follows, d. W. Blair, T.
M. Brumby, Jr., w. A. DuPre, T. A..
Granting r, III. Northeutt, S. d.
Rambo, J. d. Malone and A. II Gil
bert the Merchants and Farmers
Bank with r. A. Hill president, Jno.
P Cheney, vice-president E. C. Cur
feys cashier, j. e. Dcbbs r. Pc
tree, A. A. Irwin and ]. L. CAN'T.
with officers named. as directors
Cobb county has ten state banks
with one National bank, with COM
bined working capital of aD"rcyi
mately 100000, covering all sec
tons of the county. The cotTlst.y also
has exceptional railroad advantages
besides good public roads and troll
~ llne from Atlanta TO Marietta.
The county has, too, three Of tue
best weekly newspapers in the sra4e,
to-wit: The Marietta journal. or
which ! sENed four years Of nv ap
premiership as a Devil and journal
ist," the Marietta News, and the
-Four County Post at worth II "
i'l:, feen born and reared IN Itos-
Wei road, near MAJ etta, married
near Powder Springs and "a tLe
bones are buried there of my pa
rents and many Others whose nom
DRY will ever remain sacred to me, |
will always love and cherish the good
old county of Cobb and her splendid
people. b. r. y