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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-06-09
News From Over The County.
MACLAND

Married, at the parsonage at Pow
der Springs by Rev Frank E. Jen-
kins, last Sunday afternoon, June
18th, Mr.. Willis Nelson, of Atlanta,
to Miss Willie Hamilton. Mr. Mel
son is the son of Mr.. w H. Nelson
of this place, and has served four
years in the L. S. navy. He is now
located in Atlanta where he holds 4
good position. Miss Nelson is the
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. f.
Hamilton and by her amiable sweet
disposition has won the admiration
Of every one. She is a most indus
trous young lady and Mr.. Nelson is
receiving the congratulations of
many friends on winning her for a
life time companion. They will leave
early in the week for Atlanta, their
future home, where the groom has
his home beautifully furnished. The
writer wishes them much happiness
and prosperity through the journey
of life.
The Institute began at the College
Monday morning and is being we'll
attended.
Rev R. P. McElreath, of Texas,
was recent visitor to relatives here.
Mrs. VIII Mize and baby who has
been spending the winter with the
family of Mr.. John Mize has Joined
her husband in South, Georgia.
The many friends of Hon. G. VI.
McElreath will be glad to know thai
he has about recovered from his re-
cent illness.
Mr., j. w. Allgood and family and
Miss Cynthia Allgood, of Marietta,
Camp Ground spent one afternoon
of last week with A. A. Griggs and
family and attended commencement
exercises at the college. RUBY.
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NEW SALEM.

Rev. NJ. F. Waddell, Of Atlanta
filled his regular appointment her.
Saturday and Sunday and preached
an interesting sermon to large
crowd
Mr.. john Price, Of Jasper, Ala
was buried At New Salem Saturday.
Mrs. J. d. Carnes and Miss Leila
visited Mr.. Lem Carnes last Sunday
Afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. NJ. Stanley OF
Kennesaw, visited Mr.. |. A. Darb"
and family Sunday
Mr.. George Brock and family Vi
sited Mr.. Claude Crowder Sunday
Mrs. john Darby and children
spent Sunday in Marietta with her
mother Mrs Dunn.
Mr.. and Mrs G. r. Edmondson VI
sited Mr.. W. A. Frasure and family
Sunday.
several from here attended the
singing at Mars Hill and reported
fire singing
Roy, the little son Of Mr.. and MIS-
clinton Darby, is very sick.
Prayer meeting at this place eV
erv Sunday night. Let all come
out and help in the good work.
BROWN EYES.
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CHALKER SCHOOL HOUSE

T. j. Rutherford, the year Ola
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Ruther-
ford, died last Sunday The funeral
was at Shiloh church Monday at II
o'clock and was conducted by Rev
J. w. Speer, the interment was at
Shiloh cemetery.
Darling, with thee it is hard to part
1t is almost breaking to the heart
But with thee we hope some day 10
meet,
And thy lovely face on the other
shore greet.
Born to Mr. and Mrs Hersche'
Crowder a fine boy.
Mr.. Grady Loyingood, who was
graduated at the A. & NJ College at
Macland, has returned home.
Master Clyde Brimer spent Tues
day with his grand mother, Mrs
Macy Chalker. EDITH.
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LOST MOUNTAIN.

Mr.. Charlie Wright and Miss
Rhena Nelson were married last
Thursday morning at the home Of A.
n. Mayes. The community watt their
heartiest congratulations to this
prominent couple
A creamery route is being worked
up through this section. 1t will start
from Powder Springs and the cream
will be shipped to the Agricultural
college at Athens. We hope to see
this enterprise succeed, 1t will cause
our farmers to keep more COWS and
make more manure, thereby build
ing up their farms with home made
manure and bring in ready cash all
along through the year.
Perhaps the people Of Cobb Co.,
do not really appreciate as they
should, the training that is being
done at the 18th Dist. A. & NJ. Col
lege at Macland for our boys and
girls. Last week more than 80 re-
ceived diplomas from this institu-
ton, better trained for farming and
house keepers We were very much
impressed with the pieces rendered
by this class along the line they had
been trained. They pictured the far
mers home with the many improve
ments and conyeniences that were
coming and the many labor saving
devices that would help the farmer
and change his methods.
We should feel proud Of this col.
lege and the people of Cobb County
should give it their hearty cooper
alton Prof H. R. Hunt is Chris
tian man, and in the right place
Five of our own boys received dip
Tomas in this class and we feel proud
Of them and expect great things d
them They are Judson Watson
Newt Guffin, Bartlett Arnold, who re.
ceived good medal for the best
work in agriculture, Sam Scott anc
Lynn Mayes
The grass is coming to the front
and we up in arms ALLEN.
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SARDIS

Quite large crowd enjoyed the
ice cream festival at the home OF
MIR. William TedfOrd. whose guess
were Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Webb,
Miss Lille Hamrick, Miss Ollie WEBB
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Webb. and Mrs,
Ella Baswell. Mr.. Gus Webb and also
one at Mr.. j. NJ. Blacks.
Nj. and Mrs. Thomas Cochran
spent Sunday with Mr.. Tom Conn
and family,
Miss Ruth Underwood has Just re-
turned home after pleasant visit
with friends and relatives in Milton
County.
Mrs. Eprcuse was summoned on
Sunday to the bed side Of her daug a.
ter-in-Iaw, in Atlanta, who is very
i'll,
Mr.. and Mrs. John HolIingsworta
have returned to their home in At
lanta .fter a short visit with Tela-
tives n Sardis.
Mr.. Monroe Waters. OF Atlanta
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with his mother.
Mr., Pierce Turner is suffering a
Dainful wound. caused from sticking
a pltcnfOfk through lis LUZ
Mr.. and Mrs Aleck Moody spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs
Leonard Chatham, of Fulton.
Mr.. and Mrs George Haney, Sr.
are visiting their daughter in Ken
nesaw.
Crops are exceedingly poor in our
section.
Let's all attend services at Sardl>
next Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Jeff Dickerson has erected
nice garage. GRON En-
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ROSWELL

Miss Fife Cocker has been very
sick.
Miss Lena Jackson is visiting
friends in Decatur.
A large crowd attended the sing
ing here Sunday. Everybody report
ed a good time.
Master George Dempsey is very
SICK
Mrs l.. p. Hairston, Mrs. Mae
Hartsfield and Mrs. Tom Owens went
on business trip to Marietta Thurs
day.
Mr.. H. l. Weaver and family are
camping near Morgan falls for the
summer
Miss Marion Weaver is visiting her
uncle Mr.. George Crowley in North
Carolina.
Miss Blanche Waiter has returned
home from the State Normal, where
she graduated this year.
KRAZY KAT.
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OLIVE SPRINGS.

Mrs. Mary Baswell died in At
lanta and was brought here on
Thursday and the funeral services
were held at Maloney Springs. The
flowers were beautiful covering the
grave. Mrs. Baswell lived here a
number of years before making her
home in Atlanta with her daughter.
Mrs Cora Moon. The children have
the sympathy of their numberless
Olive Springs friends extend them
in their bereavement. She is surviv-
ed by large family of children and
grand children.
Married on Sunday afternoon. June
the 4th, Mr. Ellie Gibson, of Smyrna
and Miss Beulah Sanders, of Olive
Springs. The ceremony was perform
ed by Esq. o. F. Gam and was wit
messed only by few close friends
and relatives. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. San
ders and is lovely young lady of a
charming disposition that has made
for her wide circle of friends while
the groom is very Industrious and
most prosperous farmer. After the
ceremony sumptuOus supper was
given at the home of the bride The
brides suit was of white with hat
/, and shoes to match. After a short
stay here they will be at home to
their friends near Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson have a host
Of friends who wish for them great
( happiness and prosperity.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Martin an
nounce the birth Of a daughter.
Mrs. J. H. York. Jr. is still indis-
posed. DR.. L. L. Blair is giving med
zeal aid and We hope to see her out
again soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. C. Shedwick had
as their guests the past week. Mrs
Minnie Beatneybo and little daugh-
ter, IneZ, of Atlanta, and Mrs Ben
Stone and son Carl, of Marietta.
The Olive Springs choir was well
represented at Milford on Sunday at
ternOOn by Messrs J. P. and w. r..
York, T. F. Knox and daughter, Miss
Villa Knox, Miss Mary Speer. Mr.
and Mrs. j. L. Moore, Mrs. G. l..
Shaw, Mr.. G. E. Grow, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. White.
Miss Lizzie Foot, of Elijay, is on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. w. NJ. Teens.
Miss Mary Lizzie Moon, of Nicka-
jack, is with her cousin, Miss Ger
trude Crow for the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Barber, and lit
tie daughter, Emmerline, attended
the singing at Decatur on Sunday.
Mr.. w. NJ. Teens and family mo-
tored up to Acworth Sunday and
spent the day.
Little ]. B. Knox has painful
boil on his knee.
Messrs A. A. Daniel, Jeff Findley
and w. H. Knox made flying visit
to Jasper County Sunday motoring
up in Mr.. Daniels car.
Little Miss l. V. Mccoy has sew
ere case of poison oak.
We are still sitting with our pen
ready to announce another wedding
at Olive Springs.
Messrs H. A. Ward and Carnes, OF
Marietta, will be here next Sunday
night to attend prayer services. We
hope every body will turn out for
Bros. Ward and Carnes always makl
very interesting and impressive
"a KS.
Mr.. Grady Reed and Miss Maude
Shaw attended the annual singing
at Decatur on Sunday afternoon.
For the benefit of those young la
dies who regret they cannot go t
war, we will respectfully Teminc
them this is Leap Year. CLYDE.
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MABLETON

MARRIED sunday the 4th at Trim
ity church, Miss Ruby Mitchell to
Mr.. Herbert Wade, Rev. J. F. Rus
sell, of Austell, officiating. Con-
CALCULATIONS.
Mrs. (. R. Morgan and children, Of
Rockmart spent a few days with her
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. w
p. Owens, recently.
Master Dewey Robinson, of Rock
mart, spent a few days with his lii.
tie friend Tommie Lee Gam last
week.
Mr.. VIII Morris, of Dallas, visit
ed Mr.. R. P. Wi!loughby last week.
Mr.. Will Lowe. wife and children,
Of Atlanta made us snort visit re.
Gently
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Hicks, Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Newt Hicks motored down to
Middleton one evening last week.
The Black Lumber Co., of Mari.
eta, is opening up branch yard at
Middleton, where they will keep a
supply of lumber, shingles, lime and
cement, in fact everything to build
you a house. Success to this new en-
terprise
Mrs T. A. Kendley, of Atlanta
spent the week end with her mother
Mrs, N. j. Scroggins
Miss Johnnie Kendley and Mr.
Glenn Scroggins spent the week end
with relatives at Tallapoosa.
Mrs. Tarrent Woodward and chill
dren, of Augusta, and Mrs. T. r. AS
bell and children, of Atlanta, are
spending few days with their pa.
rents Mr., and Mrs. w. p. Owens, OF
Middleton.
Mir. and Mrs. w. w. Atkinson, Of
near Memphis, Tenn, who are max
ing short tour of the State, gave
us a very pleasant call last Mon
day, after visiting Lookout Mt They
came down the Dixie Highway, Wis
tied Marietta and Roswell, thence
over to Athens, back to Decatur, At
lanta and out to Middleton. From
here they left for Birmingham and
Decatur, Ala. thence they will re-
turn home. They give oar state and
people a great name ana tell us they
have drove over about 600 miles OF
Georgia roads and find them better
than anything they have found in I
other states. We were more than
glad to meet this couple and wish
them good luck and a safe return to
their dear OLD home in Tennessee.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Dodgen, of
Austell spent Sunday in Middleton.
Miss Oracle Gam and young lady
friend of Atlanta, spent Sunday with
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. F. Gam, at High Point.
Sunday was Mr.. Cams birthday
and he gave dinner that was en-
ioyed by quite number of his fam
lily, a bountiful table, ice cream and
jolly good time Many happy re-
turns of the day, Johnnie.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T. Manner Of
! Sweetwater, Texas, who have been
on visit to Middleton, Austell, At
lanta, Gilmore and Marietta left
Wednesday for Birmingham, where
| they will stop over for few days.
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SMYRNA

Miss Maize Whitfield is visiting
Mrs. Paris Williams in Williams
bury, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Wallace and
son, spent last week end in Norfolk,
Virginia.
Miss Willie Brown is visiting
Miss Willene DeVore in Alpharetta.
Mrs. Ralph Butler, of Cedartown.
visited her sister Mrs. Fuller, lass
week
Mrs. S. L. Hill had as her guest
last week, Mrs. A. G. Carter, Of Mar
shall, Texas. Mrs Hill and Mrs.
Carter are spending this week in At
lanta, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. o.
Hargis.
Mrs. NJ. p. Morris, of Marietta is
visiting her daughter, Mrs J. w.
Fuller.
DR.. and Mrs. j, f. Covington are
at home again. Mrs. CovingtOn and
children visited her mother at Cum
ming during Dr. Covington's six
weeks Of study in New York.
Miss Stella Cofer of Butler, has
returned home after a weeks visit to
Dr. and Mrs. Olin S Golfer
Mr. JAS T Matthews is in Wash
ington, d. c., for two weeks.
MrC A,bau Iroln,,J ,f Atlanta
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S. ].
Ireland for the week end
Mr. Harold Fuller is visiting his
aunt, Mrs. ]. f. Cochran, in Triton.
Mrs Mary Taylor, Mrs. r. e.
Starnes and Misses Blanche Rice.
Clara Dunn, Wilma Martin and Ju-
dith Rice were delegates from the
missionary societies TO the District
Conference held in Alpharetta last
week
The Young People Society went in
body on Thursday and attended
the special service for young people.
Mrs John Bryant and Mrs. Will
DOyster and children, of Lyerly, were
guests last week of Mrs Fredonia
stephens.
Under the direction of Mrs Ed
Davis, the young people presented
a Missionary Pageant at the Presby-
terrain Church last Friday evening.
Mrs Frank Dabney represented Col
umbia, heard the appeals OF the ma"
lions as representatives Of each came
imploring her TO give them Christ
in America. The program was in
structive and inspirational. quar-
tette from Marietta furnished the
music for the occasion. Quite mum
Der of Marietta people attended.
Miss Bertha Tucker, returned
Missionary from Korea, visited Mrs.
Mary Taylor last week. STELLA.
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HOLLY SPRINGS

Mr.. Harrison Grower who has
been on the sick list for some time
is improving. We are glad to see
him able to be out again.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grady Dodgen is sick with measles.
Several Of the young people here
attended the union singing at Ros-
we'll last Sunday.
Mir. and Mrs Bill Newton visited
Mr., w. j. Casteel and family las,
Sunday.
The ice cream supper given by
Miss Luda Allen on Tuesday night
of last week was very much enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs Sanford Casteel Wis
tied Mr.. Lee Casteel and family last
Sunday
Mr.. Turner McCord and wife Wis
tied the latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. L. Grower last Saturday night
and Sunday.
The third quarterly conference
will be helu at this place next Sat
urday Every body cordially invit-
ed, also regular services Sunday af-
ternCOn.
The ice cream supper given at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Horace
Grower last Saturday night was well
attended and very much enjoyed.
News is scarce Everybody is busy
with their grass, and | believe MIR
Roy Dodgen is the first in our neigh
borhood to report a cotton square
and he has only one.
Sunday School every Sunday morn
ing at O'Clock. Remember the
time and place.
BACHELOR GIRL.
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NORTH MARIETTA

Mr.. and Mrs. John Duncan, OF Ball
Ground, spent the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Duncan.
Miss Matte CastleberIy and lit
tie sister, Edith. spent Saturday and
Sunday with their brother, Mr.. Carl
Castleberry in Atlanta
Mr.. Ed Barrett, of Canton, is with
his sister, Mrs. G. W. Roberts.
Mrs. Wilson and daughter spent
the week end in Canton.
LEOLA.
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WANTED-TEACHERS

SCHOOL TEACHERS have tire
questions and answers of the last
eleven State School examinations III
print We will mail them all for
one dollar. Descriptive circular free.
B. S. HOLDEN.
al Box T. Ellijay. Ga.
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POTATO PLANTS-1mproVed Por-
to Rican potato plants $l.OO per l.
900; in lots of 10000 SOC per thous-
and f. o. b. Mystic, Ga. Packed in
wet moss and keep indefinitely. j.
r. Love. JZ''cp'
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Nancy Hall Potato Slips $l.OO per
thousand. Quick Delivery. Cureton
v7,,,,,orios Ars+a11 10 J23cp.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-20
"THE CLOSED LID"

The Philadelphia EVENING LEDGER has been
investigating conditions in Atlantic City. Its
representative learns that predictions OF disaster
to follow Sunday closing have not come true
The only people hurt have been some of the
saloon owners Business generally has been
good and the EVENING LEDGER finds a growing
conviction that Atlantic City need not be q wide
open town In order to be prosperous. There
can be no question of the accuracy of these
observations; for the principles which they em-
body have withstood the severest possible test
during the countrywide depression of the last
three or four years. or necessity, Atlantic City
depends upon the nation, and, until the last few
months national business has been at its lowest
ebb in years. This city has suffered little
any in the country, and today she enjoys the
best winter season in her entire history-the
closed lid Observation-Disclosures City Re
View
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THE CITY

They call me vampire, say II Is my role
To sell my kisses barter Wanton smiles
That may strip in shreds my lovers soul
And strew his heart along my heartless miles.
They give me Jewels glorious 70 wear,
/ take them greodiy the giyer spurn;
They deck with roses red my tFesses fair
Which into ashes cold quickly turn.
My voice OF silvery flutes and yiolins
Sings only to the impetus { gold.
For which they do inexpiate sins,
Then are cast on as but story told.
Your Eentler judgment masters. may 1 pray,
No wine stained nights salntes me now as
QUEEN
Behold my realm-A hne ana generous day
And on my brow a wreath OF simple green
Now in my court the dreams Of childhood thronE,
Guarded by plans supremey, sweety true
Now do the echoes OF my lovely song
Spread all the heavens far with tender blue.
It shall be written on the scroll ef time,
IN script which All the ages Wln defy
Wanton OF heart, or with soul sublime
bach ye are. my masters. such am /
--sf louis Eaao1lia
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WHERE THEY DIFFER

OENATOR PENROSE is understood to favor
- sending a delegation to the Republican
National Convention without instructions.
The purpose OF this is to leave the leaders
free TO throw the strength OF the Common
wealth TO the candidate from whom the most
can be obtained in the way Of promises for
consideration OF their claims after election.
The Wares are in favor Of sending del
egation 10 Chicago pledged to Governor Brum-
baugh not for the purpose of nominating
him. but for the purpose OF throwing the vote
OF the delegates to that candidate who will
recognize them In the distribution OF national
patronage in the State. The Governor Is 70
Be merely string to tie the bundle OF dele
gates together.
The only difference visible at this time be-
tween the plans OF the Wares ana the plans OF
the Senator Is the difference bstween those
- ~ haaeat by than in the END,
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II Councils fails to grant Director Krusen's
request for $4,000 to pay the laboratory ex-
penses of an investigation into the causes Of
pneumonia and grip, it will be for the reason
that it does not appreciate the Importance of
such work rather than because of lack of
funds. The sum asked for is so small that 1t
could easily be found by Topping off the ap-
preparation for the salaries of two or three
useless employees in the City Hail. 1t would
be impossible to put a money value the
worth of the investigation II 1t should result
IN the discovery Of both the cause of pneu
monia and grip and a cure for them But
whether the cure is found at once or not The
discovery OF the cause will bring the cun
% much nearer.
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like manner the periodical Appearances OF
our organization in other cities must lead, In
the end to the formation of local musical
centres. Pittsburgh has had its own orchestra;
but for many reasons the work could not
be continued, and since then the city has been
dependent upon stray bits OF music, played by
what orchestras could arrange a visit. The
patrons of the Philadelphia Orchestra need
only imagine a series of empty Friday after
moons and Saturday evenings to Judge of
Pittsburgh's plight. It is a pleasure and an
honor for Philadelphia to mend matters.
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Origin of CaIIowhill Street

Editor Of "What Do You Know"--I under
stand that Calowhll street was so called bs
cause on hill at the end of it stood the galoVS
used in the days of Penn. ~ If this is so, how
do you account for the corruption Of the terml
(2) At what part of the city this Gallows
Hill? Or where was the place of execuuoH
in old Philadelphia? KNOX 4
l. The Gallows Hill tradition Is ple
turesque, but has no foundation. Callowhl
street was named in honor of William PENN
second wife, Hannah Callowhil who came ovei
with the founder on his second trip In lIVl
2. Executions in the early days took plaza
at Sd and High Qdarket street,. A temporary
gallows was erected. There were not maE
executions in Penn's day and for years ana,
as the people were law abiding; and further ms
founder in his frame of government limited caa'
tai punishment to two crimes, in distinction %
the elaborate list of capital offenses' ineuaIt
religious difference, which was operative n
other colonies
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Optimism in Paris grows in proportion TO
the lengthening of the battle around Verdun
and would probably crash suddenly with the
taking of that fortress. But it has certain
sound foundation, for the greatness of the
cost to Germany and the perceptibIe weaken
ing of her attacks are symptoms of decay. At
the same time, the mere fact that the French
have held Verdun for 80 days against the
most violent efforts OF their enemies, is an
indication Of those unfathomed powers Of re-
serve which the French have developed. No
more significant words have been spoken in
Paris since the war began than those of
Alexandra Ribot, well-known fnancier and
by no means a fantasst who declared that
"we can say now without eXaggeration, with.
out vain optimism, that we see now the end
OF this horrible war" The end foreseen is
victory for France; but that is not the only
reason why Americans heartily wish that M.
Rlbot is right