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The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
SARDIS

-O-O-o-O-U-
O The singing given by Mr.. and Mrs.
,oo Gilman was enjoyed by large
crowd.
There will be singing at the
osnrch next Sunday evening. We
have our new books. Everybody is
invited TO come out and help US
sing.
Mr.. John Morgan had the misfor-
trre of losing a fine mule last Fri
day.
Mrs. Gilbert Swafford spent part
- last week in East Point with her
sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Hill and
little daughter, Ruth, spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. I. E. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morgan visit
ed their daughter, Mrs. Edgar Webb,
Of Tucker, Ga, recently.
Miss Pearl Mcpherson, of Mariet-
ia, was the guest of Misses Lena and
Odene Hill Sunday evening.
Mrs. Selia Barfeld was very i'll
last week, but is now improved.
The Valentine party given by Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Bottoms was much
enjoyed by all present.
Miss Esther Warner spent the
weekend with homefolks.
Miss Odene Hill, who is teaching
school at New Hope, spent several
days with her parents.
Miss Rossie Daniel spent Sunday
with Miss Nettie Qualls.
Mr.. Charley Barfeld, of Fulton
county, has moved his family to his
place here.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT
COBB COUNTY. GA.

TO the Citizens of Cobb County:
l hereby announce my candidacy
Tor Clerk of the Superior Court OF
TINS county, having held the office
Tor only one term. I desire and will
appreciate the compliment for an
other term. l refer yu to any law
yer in Marietta and to any person
VINO has had business in my office or
in court proceedings as to my ability
as such Clerk. will have associated
with me Mr.. John P. Cheney, Of Ma
rietta, well known and highly re-
spected citizen of this county.
Primary March 9Th, 1924.
Respectfully,
d. H. Collins.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21

TO the Citizens Of Cobb County:
For seventeen years I have served
you as a school man. During this,
my first term as superintendent of
schools, l have fairly we'll mastered
the needs of your schools, therefore
l ask your vote and support for a
second term.
II elected / promise you the very
best service in my power to give.
Respectfully,
Hugh Moore.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
To the Citizens and Voters of Cobb
County:

To the Citizens and Voters of Cobb
County:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Sheriff of Cobb coun-
ty, subject to the Democratic prima-
ry to be held on the 9Th day of
March, 1924.
If elected to this responsible Of
flee, | will have with me as my chief
Deputy, Mr.. Ed Legg, who was born
in this county, and has lived here all
OF his life; and in order to properly
look after the business of the office,
will also have John H. Terry, who
will be bookkeeper and jailor.
Having been an employee of the
county for several years as Warden
and Superintendent of Roads, l feel
that l am in a position to thorough
ly patrol the county by reason of the
fact that l am familiar with every
road in it, and also feel that my ex-
pcrience in handling violators of the
law further qualities me for this re-
sponsible position.
/ now promise the tax payers of the
county that if l am elected, l will
not ask the County Commissioners to
tax the people in order to furnish a
special bailiff to help me with the
duties of this office, but will put on
sufficient men to properly attend to
the business of the office, and pay
them out of the fees of the office.
Your support in the coming pri-
mary will be deeply appreciated by
both Mr.. Legg and myself.
Respectfully,
N. NJ. Morris.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
FOR CORONER

To the Voters of Cobb County:
| hereby announce for the office Of
Coroner of Cobb County, subject TO
the rules and regulations of the pri-
mary called for March 5, 1914.
If elected l promise to faithfully
perform the duties of the office TO
the best of my ability.
l have been blind all my life, but
know and love the people of Cobb
County and your vote and influence
will always be appreciated and re-
membered. John Williams.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
News of Interest Throughout the County,

home, after spending some time with
her daughter, Mrs. Cliff Burt Of
Mountville, Ga. y
visiting Mrs. Lyman Austin Wed
nesday were Mrs. j. NJ. Hembroo
Mrs J. F. Hembree, Mrs. M. ]. Cas-.
teel and Miss 0delle Powers, of San
dy Plains.
Mr. and Mrs. George LEROY, of
camp Ground, spent Sunday night
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. !
M. Hembree.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
George A. LAtimer.
To the Voters Of Cobb County:

To the Voters of Cobb County:
announce my candidacy for the
office of County Treasurer, subject
to the Democratic primary to be held
March 5, 1924, and ask for my re-
election. For two terms it has been
my privilege to serve the people. My
salary has been during my entire
time in office fifty dollars per month.
was born in Cobb county and
have lived here all my life and need
the office and if the good people OF
the county see fit to honor nae again
my very best efforts will be put forch
to honestly and faithfully administer
the affairs of the office in fair and
impartial manner as in the past.
Faithfully yours,
Hoyt l.. Barfela.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
FOR TAX COLLECTOR
To the Voters of Cobb County:

To the Voters of Cobb County:
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Tax Collector of Cobb coun-
ty, subject to the Democratic prima-
ry March 5, 1924.
If elected to this important office
promise a faithful and impartial
service to the people of my county.
| will try to see as many of you
as / can and will appreciate your vote
and influence.
Respectfully,
Arch c.. White.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21

To the Voters of Cobb County:
l respectfully announce my candi-
dacy for Tax Collector Of Cobb coun-
ty, subject to the Democratic prima-
ry March 5th, 1924. During my one
term in office it has been my en-
deavor to give the people an efficient
l desire and will
appreciate the compliment for an
other term, and if elected / promise
faithful and impartial discharge Of
the duties Of the office.
l will sincerely appreciate your
vote and influence.
Respectfully yours,
J. Horace Handy.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
To the Voters of Cobb County:

To the Voters of Cobb County:
hereby announce myself as can
didate for Tax Receiver OF Cobb
county, subject to the Democratic
primary March 5, 1924.
NV duties in the office of Tax Re-
ceiver at this time will not permit me
to canvass the county and see all my
friends, but I shall appreciate your
vote and support for a second term
as | have served only one term in
the place.
while the duties, particularly at
this time, require all my time, | shall
appreciate more than ever the loyalty
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
To the Voters of the 9Th Road Dis

To the Voters of the 9Th Road Dis
trict:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for Road Commissioner of the 9Th
District subject to the Democratic
white primary to be held March s.
If elected, l shall be fair and Impair
tial to every section of the 9Th Dis
trict. Your vote and influence will
be appreciated.
Very respectfully,
l. G. Power.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

10 the Voters of the Fifth Ward:
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Commissioner for the Fifth
Ward, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary March s, 1924.
l have lived in this ward all my
life and believe / am qualified to serve
you IN the capacity of commissioner.
Your vote and support will be APP
preciated. Respectfully,
l.. N. Lassiter.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21

w. Hilton Nichols,
Aeworth, Ga.
Candidate for County Commissioner.
Second Ward
To the Citizens of the End Ward. Ac-
worth, Kennesaw, and Red Rock.
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commission
er of the End Ward, including Ac-
worth district, Red Rock district and
Kennesaw district.
l promise to faithfully perform the
duties of the office to the best of my
ability.
Primary March 9Th, 1924.
w. Hilton Nichols.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
Kinks.

--o--o--o-o-o-o -o-o-.A.o
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith had a.
their guests Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Cook and family, of New Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Leavell are
all smiles over fine girl.
Mrs. J. A. Cunningham and daugh-
ter Matte, spent Sunday afternoon
with Mrs. P. T. Cunningham and
Mrs. Crawford.
James Burton has returned to his
home In Atlanta after having spent
some time with his grandfather, Mr.
c. Burton.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21

Of those who placed me in this posi-
ton.
If elected again l promise a faith
tui, impartial service to the peop (
OF my county.
Respectfully yours,
Horace (Bose) Grower.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
To the Voters of the 3rd Ward:

To the Voters of the 3rd Ward:
| hereby announce as a candidate
for reelection as County Commits
sioner for the 3rd Ward.
During the term that I have held
this office l have faithfully endeav-
cred to discharge every duty in a
fair and impartial manner and if
elected in the primary called for
March 5th l shall continue to give
you the very best service of which /
am capable. Respectfully,
w. L. Florence.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21

Marietta, Ca, Rt. 2.
To the Voters of Cobb County:
At the solicitation of my neighbors
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21

"Sddell Encampment No. Is, LO.O.F
Geo. M. Benson, Chief Patriarch
l. c. Ferris, Scribe
Meets every End and 4th Monday
nights, 1880. at the Masonic Hall.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-21
LODGE DIRECTORY
ORDER DeMOLAY

ORDER DeMOLAY
Marietta Chapter of Order DeMolay
for Boys meets every End and 4th
Monday nights at Masonic Hall.
All Master Masons welcome.
Jas. Petty, Master Councillor.
Weldon Underwood, Scribe.
Sponsored by Constantine Comman-
derry, No. 20, K. 7.
Kennesaw Lodge No. 33 F. & A. M.
Meets First and Third Friday nights.
GEORGE V. CROW, w. M.
E. w. GROVES, SEC'Y.
Visiting Masons are welcomed.
Cherokee Chapter, No. IS, R. A. M.
Meets second Friday night in each
month.
w. T. McLain, H. P.
E. L. Moore, Sec'y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
RAILS TO LINK
Los ANGELES
AND MEXICO
Railroad, When Complete.
Will Be Through Route to-
Neighboring Capital
By international News Service.

NOGALES,' .Ariz., Aug. 18.-Rail.
road construction work now being
conducted by the Sui Pocifico de
Mexico between Mazatlan and Topic,
Einaloa, Mexico, in which more
than 100000 10 being spent in i'm.
provements, is progressing rapidly,
according to officials Of the road re-
Gently in this city from headquar.
ters in Topic.
The work now under construction
will connect the West Coast Of
Mexico with Mexico City via Quad.
alajara and will further provide a
through line from this city to the
interior. obviating the now neces.
sary trip through Laredo and Ell
Paso, Texas.
At the present time, work has
been cut down considerably due to
the semi.tropic rains which have
started in the district where con.
struction is being carried on, but
resumption of activities win be in
fun swing within the next two
months.
Ruis Station IL used as concen-
tration point, where q large camp
is maintained and where excava-
ton work is under way for the lay.
ing OF the roadbed at that point.
Side tracks have been constructed
down the course of the San Pedro
river for convenience in landing
ballast necessary in the program Of
building. Most of the work at this
place is in the nature Of reballast.
ing, leveling and grading.
It is the desire Of engineers to
make this gap a lasting affair.
Consequently, most Of the bridge
and viaduct IL Of reinforced con-
crete and steel and a high-grade
roadbed is being installed.
With the completion OF the road,
which will take several years, a d.
rect line will be provided between
Los Angeles and Mexico City, with
through trains running between
these two points.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
STOCK PRICES
SHOW TILE
CHANGE
Pressure Against Prominent
industrial Shares Continued
In Early Trading

NEW YORK. Aug. 1S.-The lines
were drawn quite closely in the
stock market in the early trading
today. and price changes In the
active stocks were narrow. Pres.
sure against the prominent in.
dustrial shares continued as at the
close Of the previous session, but
in some places the bears received
a set back by the sharp advance
Of stocks which had been recently
sold for the decline. Baldwin Loco.
motive, which has been a favorite
target for the bears Of late, Jumped
into first place with a gain Of one
point at the opening.
Aside from the strength in Pan.
American, Missouri Pacific, Nickle
Plate and a few other market lead.
ers, there was nothing to suggest
that the market was yet ready to
resume the forward movement
which apparently came to an end
last Friday. Stocks were freely
offered in every, section of the
speculative list. and only III ex.
ceptional cases were prices higher
than at the previous closing level.
Resumption of dividend talk on
st. Louis-San Francisco preferred
brought that stock into the lime
light today, and on a heavy volume
Of sales the stock sold at q new
high above 81. Missouri Pacific
preferred was also in demand at
new high prices for the year, its
advance of SIX representing a gain
Of four points over the close of
last week. The bonds Of the Miss.
ouri Pacific system were also strong
on the listed bond market. Nickle
Plate went into new high ground
at 1851, but Erie was again sold
and the other merger stocks were
inactive. Chairman e. N. Brown.
Of the Pere Marquette arrived in
New York today, and announced
that the meeting of the directions
OF the road would be held next
week.
A feature of the early trading
was the strength and activity of
the leather stocks. Central Leather
preferred gained about points at
DIX while the common was about
one point higher. American Hide
and Leather gained points and
sold at a new high at 63%. Oil
stocks were inactive and industrials
firm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
SEABOARD TO ACQUIRE
FLORIDA LINE CONTROL

The Interstate Commerce Com
mission today authorized the Sea-
board Air Line to acquire control
of the Florida, Western and North
ern railroad by lease and by the
purchase of stock. The Seaboard
was also authorized to assume H.
ability for certain securities of the
Florida road and of the Land Com
pany of Florida, through a lease,
by execution Of a trust indenture,
by Endorsement and pursuant to q
proposal to sell 100000, of Flor
ida, Western and Northern bonds.
At the same time the commits
sion authorized the Florida, West
ern and Northern to issue $1,000,
o: common capital stock and $1,000,
600, of first mortgage sinking fund
Z per cent gold bonds, the proceeds
from the sale of which will be ap.
piled to construction work. Author
ity was also granted to the road
to construct certain lines of rail.
road, in Marion and Polk counties.
Fla
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
FOREIGN SHIPS
OBTAIN j. s.
TRADE
Bulk Of American Goods Car.
ried on Foreign Boats,
Figures Show

Approximately 100000, 900 more
was paid TO foreign than to Amert.
can ships last year for the carriage
OF American imports ana exports.
These figures are based on the re.
turns Of the Department Of Com.
merce and are Of interest in con.
nection with the call made by
Chairman O'Connor Of the Shipping
Board upon American business men
to use American vessels. The total
ocean.carried freight during 1929
was valued at $3.50, 000, 900, and Il
the freight bill is figured at an
average Of 10 per cent on the value
Of the goods, including brokerage
ana allied services, the earnings Of
foreign vessels in our trade for
the year were $4,000, 900, as com.
pared with $4,000. 900 for Shipping
Board and privately owned Arnerk
can vessels.
II 81 per cent. Of the business had
been American carried, which Mr..
O'Connor indicates IL the least that
American ships are entitled to, the
freight revenue Of our vessels last
year would have been nearly $3.50.
100000. The Jones act provides for
the establishment and maintenance
Of an American merchant marine
to carry the greater portion Of our
foreign commerce. Great Britain
now carries more than 80 per cent
OF her foreign commerce and about
30 per cent OF that between non.
British nations as well, while other
foreign merchant marines carry
from so per cent to 90 per cent Of
their foreign trade. There IA no
reason, therefore, why the United
States cannot Justly look Co the
carriage of at least so per cent Of
this ocean trade. r.
Mr.. OConnor has sent letters to
10 600 American shippers asking
their cooperation in the upbCIIding
Of the American merchant marine
and submitting a QUESTIONABLE. In
closing he states that, III lavin9
proved impossible to transfer the
Governments vessels to private
American capital under present
world conditions the situation IL
this: Government operation or nd
operation at all under the American
flag"
1t may be questioned, however.
whether changed world conditions
meaning presumably an increase IN
world trade will make It possible
to transfer the Governments YES.
sells to private American owners
30 long as q differential In oper.
atfng costs continues in favor OF
the foreign ships in our trade.
Legislation that win offset this
dtfferential and at the same time
make it more profitable to the
American shipper to use our own
instead Of foreign ships is regarded
as q means toward the end Of es-
tablishing and maintaining an ade.
quate American merchant marine
operated by private enterprise. Such
legislation will be laid before the
next session Of Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
Foreign Exchange
Chicago Livestock

CHICAGO, Aug. IA fresh
supply OF. $4,000 hogs was liberal
today and with $1,000 left over
from the previous market the con.
troll Of the trade was in packers
hands. Values were 25 cents low.
or than Tuesday and nearly 81 low
er than a week ago. The best hogs
brought $3.50.
Good lightweight cattle sold
steady and the heavy were slow
to weaker. Cows and heifers sold
mostly on steady basis, but bulls
showed downward tendency.
Calves were quoted steady at the
recent 50.cent rise. Stockers and
feeders were mostly steady.
Lambs were generally the same
as on Tuesday, with the best quoted
UP to $13.75.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
Liberty Bonds

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs q Co..
aus, due 1947. 101.01
First AXIS due 1s47; .&........ 1926
second 4Ns, due 1942........... 101.19
Third AIS, due 193S...,....... 1O2,18
Fourth AS due 1898. 1928
u S. Treasury Ctfs., due 1852. 106.0O
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
N. Y. Cotton Market

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-The cot.
ton market was lower at the open.
ing today. August opened at 28.25,
down 20 points; October. 27.85, down
SO points; December, 27.45, down
36 points; January, 27.40, down 80
points.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
END OF WAR FINANCE
CORPORATION IN SIGHT

Extension Of the life Of the War
Finance Corporation after Decem-
Der, 1924, may not be necessary be-
cause of improvement in agricul-
tural conditions. President Coolidge
was advised today by Eugene Mey-
er, jr., managing director of the
corporation, who has just return
ed from a tour Of the Western
farming States.
Purchase of farm lands is being
resumed" said Meyer. prices are
improving in marked degree. It
seems to be general getting out
Of the hole"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
Chicago Grain Market

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.--Wheat opened
v lower to y higher. Corn un.
changed to u higher. Oats Y to q
higher.
Opening:
Wheat - September $1.28h@1.29;
December, $1.32% @1.33; May, 1850
1854.
Corn-September, $1.15A @1.15k;
December, $1.0Sh @1.0sN; May,
$1.07% @l.07%.
oats-September. H05Okc; De.
cember, 52h @524s; May, b51kc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 13.-Spots IN
fair demand; prices steady; sales,
1000 bales.
Middlings, fair, 20.39; strictly
good, 1899; good, 1889; strictly,
1879; niddlings, 1859; strictly low.
17.09; low, 1899; strictly good ordi.
nary, 1889; good ordinary, 1914.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
Oil Stocks

lEurnlshsd By ". 3: Hlbbs 9 Coz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
Foreign Bonds

FURNISHED BY W. 3. Hibbs & Coz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-13
LATEST NEWS AND QUOTATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL Ml
Local Stocks
Furnished by w, B. Tzibbs q Coz
Washington Gas IS, $5o00SSk.
SALES,

SALES.
Washington Gas 6s, $S00@100Ss.
Potomac Electric G & r. 7s, $1,000
@107N.
Capital Traction Company, 1OO@s4.
100@94, 10@94.
Riggs National Bank, 10@292,
1@291h.
National M. & Inv. pfd.. 5O@s5a.
50@8%.
After call
Rigs National Bank. 1O@2s21s.
10@292.
Capital Traction 5s. $50009SA,
81, 000@9SAt, $2,000@9SK.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred, 10@75%.
Money--Call loans, soc per cent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-23
Auto Hits Street
Car, Man Arrested

p. M. Gundcruou was arrested
early Thursday morning on charge
og drunken driving after his auto
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-23
JURYMEN VISIT
LONELY WELL
Testimony Links Bullet With
Corners Gun

TACOMA. oct. gg-Jugmen hear.
ms tho case OF Richard Conner held
FOR the murder OF hla wife. Pear.
iaat May. wished the lonely well
where the body was found ia July
and htcr Wednesday SAW the tpot
en- the road on tho camp lewis
military reserve where the shots are
alleged 10 have been fired
This came az a conclusion 20 tho
expert testimony az Luke :. May.
Seattle criminoloEist. whoae tssii.
mony tended to link the bullet In
Mrs Conners skull with tho LuEer
pistol hlioscd 20 have been taken
from Conner after his arrest
May showed micro photographs o.
the breach.hiock OF tho pistol and
tho base OF shells fired from the
Same sun. The Lugrr makes spo.
cial markings on the shells. he said.
which may readily DO identified.
Mrs. olive Nelson. nclghhor Of tho
couple. Identified an ankle brace
worn b. tho dead woman and aiho
pieces OF clothing taken from the
body.
James W. soldcn. Pierce county
prosecutor. was the first witness
called. he told OF his long invest.
cations OF the affair and o. later
turning tho case over 20 federal au.
thoritles when u was found that the
body lay on government property.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-23

there something 10 remember Tor a
long time"
Lois Roach. n might h explained.
n known Ha tho most beautiful cow
girl and she's riding with Tex Aus
TINS rodro, just back from the
Wemblcy fair England
What does she think ~ Tho fem.
mime products Of makeup, and
pseudo Eopbistication7
'1Istcn-Eiris are Ike steers. they
wear tho brand ~ tho outfit they
belong 10 n they've Ept 20 BE-
Identified by tho iipstick and the
baadcd-oyo brand. they're going 10
have A. Society happens 10 own
the ranch and old man lad Is htad-
ing tho roundup. They Eut caught
IN the herd and away they 80.
Myself i never found anything
tho matter with sunshine But how
arc you going 10 got acquainted with
fresh air n you're horded in a 90
story sky-touchcr7 ! don't blame
the girls II just happens they're
riding for a bum OUTFIT