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The Mdavietta Journal
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
THE MARIETTA PUBLISHING COMPANY
BUSINESS PHONE 18
WM. L. HARRIS - - - - - EDITOR
Subscriptions within Cobb County $l.OO per Year—Out.
side of Cobb County, $1.50 per yeur.
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Entered at the Postoffice at Marietta, Georgia, as Second
Class Mail Matter.
MARIETTA, GA., THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1924
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TO DISPLAY COBB PRODUCTS IN FALL
In a limited way farm products and poultry will
be displayed in a fair at Marietta this fall. A com
mittee has set the date for November 11, 12 and 13.
This is a good start and will encourage better pro
ducts among the growers. |
Cobb county is blessed with a wonderful climate, |
fertile lands and good industrous people. With
proper management and co-operative effort this
county would rank second to none in farm products
in Georgia.. We are not limited to any one crop or
number of crops. Nearly anything in the line of
vegetables, grains, hay, fruits and live stock can be
raised here with success. We may be a little slow
about it, but Cobb county is sure to be one of the
leading agricultural counties of the South. |
GRAND JURY DID NOT RECOMMEND
J CLEANING
For the first time in our recollection the grand
Jury did not have to recommend that the court house
be thoroughly cleaned. While reading the present
ments we knew there was something missing and
Just happened to remember that the court house had
Jjust been thoroughly cleaned and repainted so that
satisfied our mind.
AND NOW COMES THE MUSIC ‘
Mr. Len Baldwin is detefmined that the public
shall enjoy the city park to the utmost. He has now
secured a band to give a concert in the park Sunday
afternoon. Len takes a just pride in the park and
we do not blame him for having a little horn tootin’
out there, oceasionally. .
The farmers of Cobh county are too busy to fool
away much time with polities this summer and the
chances are they will vote their convictions and for
the best man in a larger number of instances,
!
MRS. BENSON THANKED
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FOR EFFORTS IN BEHALF
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OF CONFEDERATE CEM.
The following excerpt from a let
ter written to Mrs. W. E. Benson by
Mrs. R. L. Nesbit, of Atlanta, who
was formerly a Cobb county resident
and was the first president of the lo
cal chapter of the U. D. C., contains
much that is most interesting in re
gard to our Confederate cemetery:
“I am so thankful that vou have
undertaken the cause of our forlorn,
neglected Confederate cemetery.
When I think of the long, struggling
years in which we gradually fought
our way to success, beginning with
out a dollar in our treasury and final
ly deeded it to the State, a thing of
beauty, rescued from decay, and
realize its present condition, I could
weep. When the Memorial Associa
tion and Kennesaw Chapter U. D. G
working in unison, undertook to res
cue the desolate spot known as the
Confederate cemetery, you were a
little girl, perhaps living in Brazil
and cannot now realize the stupen
dous task resting on the shoulders of
a few brave women. First we re
moved the tangle of weeds, broom
sedge, persimmon and sassafras
bushes and as it was impossible to
locate the graves except on some
places where washing of the soil had
exposed the bones, the entire ceme
tery was sodded in grass; sewers were
put in, shrubbery planted, driveways
repaired, and a speakers stand of
brick and marble built. Originally
a small stone marker had been placed
to designate each state section, be
sides one to the ‘unknown dead.’
With these and our official books con
taining the pathetic lists of the dead
to guide us, a small monument was
erected in each state section and a
head stone placed for each soldier
from that state, nearly 3,000 in 011,1
Where we expected to find shacks we found pret
ty homes, well cared for and surrounded with all
kinds of beautiful flowers and shrubs. Where we
thought we would plow through sand we found
paved roads dotted with automobiles going in every
direction. If mgsquitoes are bad in south Georgia
they do not like editors or were very courteous in
their behavior while the association was in conven
tion. Not even in the Okefenokee swamp did they
bother the press party.
Though there are thousands of acres not yet
tounched by cultivation, many sections have been de
veloped into magnificent fields and the products
show the high value of the land.
South Georgia farmers have learned a lesson in
diversified farming. They no longer depend on one
crop for their filoney. Cotton is still grown in abun
dance, but tobacco, vegetables, melons, fruits and
grain are taking up a large per cent of the acreage
and the success with which these products can be
grown in that section has surprised even many of
the natives.
representing every Southern state,
Maryland and Kentucky included.
This work accomplished our next task
was to bend every energy towards
erecting a monument and building a
gateway. I need not go into detail
as to our many expedients for raising
money. All this accomplished what
a glad day it was when the state of
Georgia accepted this trust and Gen
eral Clement Evans delivered the
memorial address. Later on the
‘Little Brass Cannon,” which had be
longed to the Georgia Military Insti
tute on the spot where the Golf Club
now stands and which had been cap
tured and carried to New York, was
rescued from its prison and brought
home and placed with much rejoicing
to stand guard over the silent heroes.
Then came neglect and decay.
“The State of Georgia owes it to
these brave men, many of them far
away from home and friends and
who fell in defense of Georgia soil,
to keep these graves green and to see
that the cemetery is no longer a by
word and reproach.”
Mrs. Benson has received many let
ters from all over the state thanking
and commending her for her appear
ance before the Appropriations Com
nmittee of the Legislature in behalf of
this cemetery.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY
FROM HAPPY TOP S. S.
July 26, 1924.
To Mrs. Floyd Clayton,
Greetings:
In conformity to usage, and in
harmony with custom, our Sunday
School, in session assembled, unani
mously voted the following letter of
sympathy to you—one of its found
ers—in the death of your loved and
loving husband.
We are deeply sensitive of your
grief, and pour our whole hearts out
in tenderest sympathy to you, in this
your darkest hour.
We can only commend you to the
care and keeping of the Great Physi
cian, who is the only panacea against
the day of trouble. l
~ Let it be a consolation—almost a
SOUTH GEORGIA LOOKS GOOD TO EDITORS
To those editors who had not visited South Geor
gia during the past few years, the weeks’ sojourn at
Wayeross and other towns of the southeastern see
tion of the state, was a revelation. Heretofore we
had thought of south Georgia in terms of swamps,
mosquitoes, boll weevils and waste land and poor
farmers.
That may have been the condition several years
ago, but things are different now. Prosperity and
plenty are two words that fit admirably with south
Georgia at the present time., Fine crops of tobacco,
cotton, cern, potatoes, peanuts, melons and fruits
can be seen cn every hand. The towns are flourish
ing with business and the people are busy and hap
pYy.
In the towns are manufacturing plants of many
sorts, lumber, turpentine, pine oil, canning factories,
tile, railroad shops and various others. The big to-i
bacco markets ean be found in many of the smaller
as well as large towns. The pecan industry is grow- }
ing to great dimensions and each vear thousandsj
of additional cars of south Georgia products are
shipped away to markets. 7,
We have always known that Georgia was a great
old State, but since looking over the southern pdr£
of the State for the first time and seeing the wide
expanse of yet undeveloped fertile lantls that afford
unlimited opportunity, visiting with the fine people
of Douglas, Waycross, Broxton, Jesup and Brun
swick and enjoying their hospitality, seeing them
prosperous, happy and busy let us say with Mr. Ark
wright, ““Its great to be a Genrgia;l.”
perfect joy—to you, to know that
hearts of dust do not break, eyes
that have been dimmed by the sad
mystery of death will never again
know the touch of a tear; lips, stilled
by the silent sister of the night, will
never more lisp the song of grief;
bodies that sleep in the cool clasp of
the benevolent clay will never again
toss on the couch of pain.
To say the least of it, death is
kinder than life, sunshine is gladder
than shadow, harmony is sweeter
than discord, order is sublimer than
chaos, beauty is more pleasing than
deformity, heaven is happier than
earth.
The committee asks that a copy of
this letter be written in the records
of our Sunday school, and also that
a copy be sent to each of our county
papers with requests to publish.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Foster Brewer,
Chairman Committee,
CARD OF THANKS
We feel greatly indebted to our
white friends also to the general pub
lic for their liberality in helping us
in our rally in which we raised
$138.31 for our church.
May the blessing of Him who loves
the cheerful giver rest upon all who
rontributed is our prayer.
Cole St. Baptist Church.
E. D. Roberson, Pastor,
Arthur Jones.
N. W. Moreland.
T. G. Gibson.
l*'*****')Your Conversation¥%%% ¥
* “PONTIFF” 5
“Pontiff” originally was ap- *
§ plied to the chief priest of the X
Roman religion. It comes from x
“pons” and “facere,” to make g *
bridge. The first pontiff was :
Ancus Marcius, credited with :
having bullt the Sublician bridge
over the Tiber river at Rome.
The name now is chiefty applied
i te the pepe as the supreme pon- I
tiff of the Catholic church,
THE MARIETTA JOURNAL
Cole Apartments 1
Now Ready For Oc
cupancy Announced
The Church Street Apartments are
now ready for occupancy, according
to a statement by Mr. D. C. Cole,
owner of this beautiful apartment
house. The final touches to the biuld
ing were completed this week and the
renting agents, McNeel and Venable,
are being kept busy showing people
through the apartments.
The apartments are modern in ev
ery detail, having lights, hot and
cold water, steam heat, front and
rear entrance to each apartment, a
porch to each apartment, and many
other nofel details that make it con
venient for the tenant. The shady,
spacious, backyard contains several
garages for the use of the occupants
of the apartments.
The location of the building lends
an added attraction. It is on one of ‘
the principal residential streets of
Marietta and is just a few moments
walk from the center of town. |
The slogan “The coolest place in
town” is a well chosen one. Mariet
ta is to be congratulated on the ad
dition of this new apartment house.
DeMolay Preceptor
Praised By Paper
of Grand Chapter
“The DeMolay Preceptor,” the
monthly publication of the local chap
ter of the Order of DeMolay received
a favorable mention in the current
issue of the “DeMolay Councilor,”
the official organ of - the national
body.
The Councilor’s comment is as fol
lows:
“The Marietta Chapter’s monthly
publication, “The DeMolay Precep
tor,” since its first appearance in
April, has brought many favorable
comments from the people of Mari
etta. James Petty, the editor, has
shown that he is fully capable of pro
ducing a paper that would be the
pride of any chapter. The Preceptor
is supported entirely by local adver
tisers.” '
The Preceptor is one of the few
papers of its kind thai: can boast of
being supported wholly by local ad
vertising. The merchants of Mariet
ta are to be congratulated on their
whole-hearted support of this worthy
publication,
Public
Oplnlon SYSTEM
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Represents the aggregate of indi
vidual esteem—
Therein Lies the Success of
The First National Bank
o *A Community Institution”
The First National Bank
Marietta, Georgia |
A MILLION DOLLAR BANK
R DIRECTORS:
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#A. D. LITTLE, Asst. Cashier. E. P. DOBBS - J. E. MASSEY
EDW. W. GROVES, Asst. Cashier T. C. ERWIN G. P. REYNOLDS
Three Local Boys
To Sail On U. S. S.
Utah, August Ist
Three boys from Marietta who are
United States Naval Reserves are to
sail August 1 on the U. 8. 8. Utah
from the port at Charleston, S. C.
The boys who are going are Theodore
Holmes, Montgomery Anderson and
Stuart Carnes. The Utah is the sec
ond largest battleship in the United
States Navy and the fellows from
Mmarietta are looking forward to a lot
of hard work as well as a great deal
of pleasure and sight seeing. The
cruise takes in a visit to Providence,
R. I, on the way up and New York
on the return trip. The ship will
dock at Charleston after returning,
August 15. ;
Noonday S. S. As- |
sociation Has a
. Successful Meet
The Noonday Baptist Sunday
School Association had one of its
most successful sessions on Tuesday
and Wednesday, July 29 and 30.
The program was exceptionally fine
and included a good variety of talks
and musical numbers.
The welcome address was made by
Rev. Eugene T. Booth, pastor of the
Noonday church on Tuesday morn
ing and after that the program was
continued in full swing through Tues
day and Wednesday. A large assem
bly of delegates was present and un
‘usual interest was shown from the
first to the last. The meeting was
considered very profitable to all pre
sent.
The new officers elected were' as
follows: President, H. G. Hawkins,
of Marietta, Vice-Pres. M. A. Good
man, of Acworth, second vice-pres.
J. 8. Blackwell, of Noonday, and Sec
retary, A. A. Thacker, of Marietta.
The place for next year’s meeting
will be decided later.
MRS. MARY E. YOUNG
Mrs. Mary E. Young, age 77 died
at the residence No. 404 Atlanta
street on Thursday evening July 24,
after having suffered a stroke of ap
oplexy on Tuesday July 22. Mrs.
Young is survived by her husband,
Mr. George Young and two grand
children, Mr. Geo. Young and Mrs.
T. B. Harbin an.d one daughter-in
law, Mrs. Ada Sarr, all of Marietta.
Thursday, July 21, 1924.
Marietta Concert
Orchestra Plays
For WSB. Thursday
The Marietta Concert Orchestra,
a progressive organization which was
made up originally of Epworth
League members but soon broadened
its name so as to take in other mu
sicians from Marietta, will give a
concert over the Atlanta Journal Ra
dio Broadcasting station tonight
(Thursday) at eight o’clock.
The Orchestra has made several
public appearances in Marieta and it
has a fine reputation not only here
but all over the United States be
cause it has made several successful
performances over W. S, B. before.
Everyone who wishes to have some
good music will be sure to get it if
you tune in on W. S. B. tonight at
eight o’clock.
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Paving of Atlanta
Road to Start This
Week is Announced
Actual paving of the Atlanta road
from Smyrna to the first underpass
at Myers Station will be started the
latter part of this week or the first
of next according to a statement is
sued by the office of the county com
missioners after a meeting of the
commissioners and a representative
of the contractor held a few days
ago.
The paving is to be a penetration
process, according to the announce
ment and once the work starts it will
progress rapidly as the method to be
used drys very fast.
The work on the two underpasses
is being pushed to a conclusion by
the workers of the Georgia Railway
and Power company who has this
work in charge. The direction of the
pass is not to be changed as it was
originally planned but smaller steel
tresses are to be placed in them.
Mr. and Mrs. Young moved to Mar
iefta about nineteen years ago from
Columbia, S. C., and since coming
here have endeared themselves to a
large number of friends who will be
saddned by her death.
The funeral services were held at
the residence Saturday evening at
four o’clock, conducted by Rev. Geo.
V. Crow. Interment was in the city !
cemetery with John S. Dobbins &3
Sons in charge.
