The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, September 03, 1909, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextICOUNTY REVIEWED BY ~ OUR CORRESPONDENTS. rom other Towns and Lo . calitles. WORK OF NEWS-FINDERS. i 1] Points of the County Represented. Rural News Fresh and Spark ling for Perusal. ’ WILEY'’S B On last Friday, the survivors Saamong the pupils of Prof. J. R. ayson’s school, held their fourth fnual reunion at Smyrna. The MESchool was taught back in the fif ties. President J. B. Legg called the‘; body together promptly at 9:30 a. m., and prayer was ‘offered by W. J. Hudson, of Marietta. Short alks were made by W. J. Hudson, nd Rev. E. G. Murrah, of Macon. fiss Rubie Bowie, and Miss Burnie egg, of Atlanta, read letters which vere prepared for the occasion. apt. R. T. Bowie, also read letters n memory of two deceased stu jents, E. D. L. Mobley, of Atlanta, Bnd E. J. Eubanks, who died in S Picdmont, Ala. At the noon hour the ladies brought out their baskets of the ood things which they had pre bared, and good it was. Every @hing that was good was served, nd a cordial invitation was ex- Stended to all present. B After dinner, Mr. J. B. Legg was i lected to succeed himself as pres dent for the next twelve months, and Rev. E. J. Murrah, vice pres dent. The committee of arrangements s as follows: Judge Bowie, Mrs. Emeline Butler, Thomas E. Legg, Mrs. Julia H. Bowie, Hardy Ran- Rdall, Mrs. Bembie Rice Devers, Mathew W. Ruff, and Miss Ger trude Bowie. Committee on memorials: R. T. IBowie, R. S. Eubanks, and War en Payn. Hon. C. L. Bowie, of Atlanta, ng a song which he had com posed, which did him great credit. \fe time of meeting was changed " WTl'hursday before the fourth Sun -1" in August next year. I Bccording to appointment, there 3 @ be a union singing of the Cobb P gunty Sacred Harp Association, 4t Collins Springs, the first Sunday g in September, which is next Sun fay, the sth. Both old and young gare invited to come and take part Mn the singing, though the old book will be the one used. The singing will commence promptly at 9:30 a. m. Bring your dinnerif you think you will want any. Prof. J. B. Vaughan, of Athens, has prom ised to be present, and I am ex pecting several classes from Atlan ta. Now I hope that we will have a good time, and not have a knot | to saw through like I did at Ken nesaw, and the fourth of July at courthouse and at Vinings. I am sorry to learn that the time has come when the old people are not fit to be officers of a big singing, o some of the younger ones say. Mr. Jim Brown is on crutches on account of sticking a mnail in his foot some ten or twelve days ago. Miss Mittie Hamby, who has been teaching school at the Moun-' tain School House, and Miss Nettie | Moore, who has a school at New Kope, near here, took their schools to picnic = together at Kennesaw Mountain last Friday, and report a nice time. | It is with sadness that we chron-i icle the death of one who was once our friend and neighbor, Mrs. Flora | Fortner, of Polk county, Tenn., and wife of Mr. Elijah Fortner. She t had been in feeble health for sever g eral years, until the death angel came and releaved her of her suﬁ-‘ erings. She was a christian woman, =% 2 good wife and a loving mother. She leaves a hugband, and six chil dren, and a host of friends to mourn her death. Mrs. L. F. Fortner, of Smyrna, her mother-in-law was there on a visit, and was at her g bedside when the end came. We B sympathize with the bereaved hus- Bband, friends and relatives in their gd hour of bereavement. y " Through all pain at times she’d suile, ’ A smile of Heavenly birth, A And when the Angels called her home, She smiled farewell to earth. A May the God of love ever be with the bereaved husband and children & 2nd protect them is the wish of the ¥ one who penned these lines. BEULAH. g Of all the fruits there are in the land, B That grow on bush or tree, I would give up the choicest ones { For Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea. B — For sale by R E Builer, Sons & Co. ¢ Children Cry B 8 FOR.FLETCHER'S.. . SCASTORIA ( SMYRNA. \\\ S T The weather here has been fierce tor the past week—so hot, dry and dusty. A good rain is needed very much. Gardens around here are ‘‘all in’’—even turnip seed fail to sprout. 4 We had a ball game last Satur day between the single and mar ried men. After much shouting, many errors and some acrobatic stunts on both sides, the score stood 19 to 10 in favor of the mar ried men. Mr Norris Pace um pired the game. Miss Rilla Sharp, of Rome, Ga, is the charming and attractive guest of Miss Hallie Moore. Mrs W M Johnson won the beau tiful cake raffled off last Saturday afteruoon. Mrs G B Bentley, of Woodstock, spent last week in Smyrna, the guest of Dr and Mrs W T Pace. . ' Professor Hanson, of Monroe, Ga, will take charge of Smyrna school September Ist. He willl rcove here and occupy the resi dence of the late Professor D A Sewell . o ~Mr, George C Legg lost a fine young mule last Saturday nighs. Lockjaw was the cause of the api mal’s death. There will be a double header ball game here on Labor Day— September 6th. A large time and a hot game may be expected. Come and see. Critic. It’s the highest standard of quality, a natural tonic, cleanses your system, reddens the cheeks, brightens the eyes, gives flavor to all youeat. Hol listers Rocky Mountain Tea will do this for you. 85 cents, Tea or Tablets. For sale by R E Butler, Sons & Co. OCTAVIA. Mr. Clarence Bullard, of Atlan ta, spent last Sunday with his pa rents here. Those that are on the sick list this week are Mrs. J. P. Stephens, Mrs. F. G. Wardlaw, Mrs. Beulah Alexander and the little daughter of Mr. Tab Chandler., We hope for their speedy recovery. Mrs. Maggie Chandler and chil dren, of Decatur, Ala., are spend ing sometime with her father, Mr. N. E. Wilhams. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Warren and son, Tommie, of near county line, spent, Suuday with Mrs. F. G. Wardlaw. Mrs. Queen Cox and daughter, Miss Nannie, spent a few days last week “with . Mr. Joe Pace,. near Powder Springs. Born to Mr.- and Mrs. James Mitchell, a fine girl. Mrs. Drake and children have returned to their home, after a. pleasant visit to her mother, Mrs. A. D. Green. : Mr. and Mrs. Sheluah Goodwin and children, of Marietta, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Williams. Early last Friday morning a crowd of jolly boys and girls went to Austell and out to the Springe in buggies and wagons. They all returned safe and reported a very Bnjoysble time. School Girl. A great investment, absolutely safe, brings returns that nothing else can; giving surplus earning power; secur ing comfort and health in your de cling years. That’s what Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea does, 85 cents Tea or Tablets. For sale by R E Butler, Sons & Co. KENNESAW Mrs. E. D. Thomas, of Carters-| vi.le, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Roberts, Saturday, Mrs. B. H. Stanley visited in Atlanta recently. Mise Ruth Whitworth, of AI-‘ toona, visited her sister, Mrs. E. G. Gault, last week. l Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Eidsou have taken charge of the hotel, and are prepared to accominodate the pvb lic. Mr. and Mre. Jim Moigan, of Atlanta, are visiting relatives bere, Mr. Charlie B. Dixon, of Mt. Olive, is learning the banking businees here under Mr. W. P. Whitaker, Mr. J. T. Burton, who has been pharmacist in the drug store at itbis place, has returned to Carcers ville, and Mr. Young Lesley, of Jacobs’ pharmacy, Atlanta, 1s here, to remain until Christmae. Tne drag store is doing a good busivees, and 18 just what the town needed. The etore will have in a lot of schoo! booke next week. Mr. and Mre. Harrigon, of At lanta, are boarding with Mr. and Mrs W. O. Roberte. Mr. Philip Bunkiey, of Atlanta, spent Sunday here. The Journal made my item read that Mr. Tate’'s horse became frightened. This is incorrent, The wheel of the buggy dropped down into a hole, and threw Mrs. Tate out into the street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barnett, of Atlanta, and Mr. Ray Baldwin, of Vinings, vieited Mr. S, J. Baldwin and family Sunday. Mr. B. V. Greer, of Marietta, spent Sunday here. Mrs. A. A. Eideon and Misses Lula and Laura Hainey, of Eto ‘wah, Tenn., are visiting relatives ‘here. Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Butler, of Atlanta, visited Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Fite Saturday. Mrs. S. S. Williams is visiting in Athens. Mies Oma Bell and Miss Lester, of Smyrna, are visiting Miss Smithie Arrington. Mr. Burton Ellis, of Atlanta, was a recent visitor to his parents here. Rev. Mr. Spinks, of Atlanta, has closed a very successful meet ing at the Baptist church. Quite a number were added to the church. The baptiziug will take place on the fourth Sunday in September. Mr. Spinks is an able and earnest preacher, and deserves the support of his church. ~ Gipesy. \ DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, the safe, sure, easy, gentle little liver E{ills. The original Carbolized Witch azel Salve is DeWitt’s. The name is plainly stamped on every box. . It is good for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, boils and sunburn—but it is especial ly Itzood for piles. Sold by all drug gists, ROCKY MOUNT. Pulling fodder is the order of the day in this community. Died—Mrs. Goodson died at the home of her son Mr, R. Goodson, at this place last Wednesday. She was 76 years of age. Her remains were laid to rest in the Kemp graveyard Thursday at 9 o’clock. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Blackwell, of Roswell. Several from this place attended the meeting at* Marietta Camp ground, Sunday. Mrs. Margarett Bryan and chil dren spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Austin. Mr. Fred Owen, 'of this place, left Tuesday for Waleska, where he will attend school. - Mrs. Lessie Land, of Marietta, and her sister Miss Edna Bryan, were the guests of Mrs, B. F. Bry an, Saturday. The reunion at Mr. McCleskey’s last Saturday, was an enjoyable affair. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Goodson and family vigited relatives in Marietta, Sunday. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Prance, of Noonday spent Sunday with his uncle, Mr. A. J. Morris. , Mrs. R. A, McCollum is on the sick list. BLUE EYES. THE LURID GLOW OF DOOM was seen in the red face, hands and body of the little son of H. M. Adams, of Henrietta, Pa. ' His awful plight from eczema had, for five years, defied all remedies and baffied the best doctors who said the poisoned blood had affected his lungs and nothing could save him, “But,” writes his mother, ‘‘seven bottles of Electric Bitters completely cured him.” For Eruptions, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Sores and all Blood Disorders and Rheumatism, Electric Bitters is su preme. Only 50c. Guaranteed by W, A. Sams & Co., Mariétta. s e el G P G NEW SALEM. Mr Leon Green, of Birmingham, Ala, is visiting friends and rela tives at this place. Mr Jim Smith and family, of Canton, are visiting Mr Smith’s mother, Mre ML. Smith, who is seriously 111. Mrs E H Cox and daughter, Mise Nanuie, visited relatives at Floyd last week. Mr Herbert Bullard and wife, of Atlanta, spent a few days with Mr Will Guffin and family last week. Mre Chitwood, of Cedartown, is spending a while with her daugh ter, Mrs Albert Alexander. I€, KENNESAW. Mrs J M Hill and little son, J M Hill, Jr, of Atlauta, who have been visiting Mre Hill’s sister, Mre Frank Burt, and other rela tives, have returned home. Miss Fannie Mae Lippin, of Aec worth, is vieiting her sister, Mrs V G Gray, this week, Little Miss Georgia Elizabeth Burt vigited in Acworth last week. -W P Wills, Jr, of Atlanta, vis ited relatives here last week. S 8 N A man can grumble around the house more than the cook, because ghe hae a better reason to. BENSON The Due West Christian Associ ation met here last Saturday and Sunday. ' Rev C N Tyndell preached two fine sermons here Saturday. Rev Melvin Lacy preached here Satur day night ard Sunday. Several others made fine talks. Benson community doesn’t do things by ‘halves. ~ Mr and Nrs Will York and chil dren and Mrs J R Griggs and chil dren attended the reunion at S R McCleskey’s Saturday. The chil dren presented their father a gold headed cane and their step-mothe: a silver pitcher. Senator Clay made a fine*talk, Mr Ollie Jolly and his sister, Miss Ada, left here Sunday for their home at Adairsville. Mrs John Tate is spending the week with her daughter, Mrs Milt McLain, in Marietta. Mrs Nancy Fowler is spending some time in Marietta, visiting her children and friends. 1 Mr Willie McNeely, of Atlanta, spent last week here with home folks. Mr Barnwell is very sick, at the home of his daughter, Mrs John McNeely. Mr Henderson will sing at Ben gon school house on the fourth Sunday in September. Everybody invited to come and bring well filled baskets. Miss Estelle Tate gave the young folke an ice cream party last Thureday night, which was highly enjoyed. i\{u John L Reed spent last Fri day here with her sister, Mrs Sal lie Tate. Miss Bertha York left Tuesday for Walesca, where she will grad uate this term. She will be great ly missed, as she was one of our most energetic Sunday school workers. Miss Susie Booth left Monday to enter the State Normal School at Athens. She has been the assist ant teacher here two years. Mr and Mrs Will York and chil dren and Mr and Mrs Lindsey Wateon and children attended the reunion at their mother’s, Mrs Liza York’s, in Marietta, Wednes day. o D A s IT SAVED HIS LEG. “All thought I'd lose my leg,” writes J. A, Swenson, Watertown, Wis *“‘Ten years of eczema, that 15 doctors could rot cuie, had at last laid me up. Then Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it sound and well.” Infallible for Skin Eruptions, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Boils, Fever Sores, Burns, Scalds, Cuts and Piles 23c. at W. A. Sams & Co.’s, Marietta. MACLAND. We missed getting our items in the Journal last week, being away from home on account of sickness of our brother. We have been a regular correspondent from this place for a long time, and will en deavor to give the news each week hereafter as we have in the past. We are glad the Journal will retain its original name. The first news paper we ever remember reading, was the Marietta Journal, and as our life long friends; Messrs. Neal & Massey retire from the newspa per business, our best wishes go with them. May their declining years be full of peace and plenty, and as our new editors, who come to us so highly recommended take charge of the paper, may every guc cess attend them. - and may the subscribers be as inany or more than ‘‘Carter had oats.” Died—On Friday night at his home here, Mr. Nesbit White qui etly passed away. Mr, White was the cldest son of Mr. I. J. White, and was reared near here. He was about 40 years of age, and had been afflicted for the past five years. His death was not unex pected. Everything that could be done for him was done by physi cians, and his faithful wife never tired of waiting on him through the long cickness, but God knows best for us. He was a member of the Baptist church, and was a faithful Christian; never complaining while suffering. The funeral was con ducted by Rev. Mr. Hurley of At lanta, his pastor, and the body laid to rest in the cemetery here., Our sympathies to the bereaved wife, father, brother and sister, Mrs. Mary McEachern and daughter, Miss Eufaula, and Miss Addie Babb, all of Atlanta, are spending some time with the fami ly of Mre. Hattie Babb. The Agricultural College will open Wednesday, Sept. Bth. The attendance will be large. and the school promises to be one of the best iu the state. ‘ Miss Oneil Lindeay, of College Park, has been vigiting her aunt, Mrs. W. F. Dobbe, for the past two weeka. Mr. Charley Lackey had the mis fortune to loge two good milk cows recently, RUBY. LOST MOUNTAIN. Lost Mt, and Due West school picnicked at Lithia Springs last Friday. We heard of other schools picnicing on that day. It must have been a general picnic day with the schools. Misses Minnie Arnold and Car rie Belle Kemp spent several days in Atlanta last week. _The farmers:club will meet at E. L. Mays’ next Saturday after noon at 2 o'clock. There will be some distribution of the money in the treasury. All members are urged to be present. There was a calm in the atmos phere last Saturday. Scarcely a leaf moved and 'Old Sol” made his presence felt. The thermome ter at the weather bureau here climbed to 99, the highest for the geason. The late corn, cotton and peas are being injured by the dry weather, “Farmer” John and ‘‘Planter” Joe expect to enter the acre contest next year and they are already run ning down to Belmont to get some “pints’’ on the growing corn from “Uncle Gid”. No higher calling than farming, boys. Stick to it. By the way, they look more like farmers every day, and they talk Vérjj}ﬁerestingly on farming and take d"pride in their farms. The weather conditions here at the station for the month of August are as follows: Highest tempera ture 99, the 28th; lowest 62, the 25th; average 78.7; rainfall 3.66 inches; clear daye none, partly cloudy 30; cloudy 1; prevailing wind, West, , Mrs. Maggie Chandler, of Ala bama, is visiting her parents here. Another son of Mr. Frank Can trell has the fever, Prof. Rollie Ward is at home from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he has been studying law. We learn he will go to the State Uni versity and complete his law course. ALLEN., NEAR DEATH IN BIG POND. It was a thrilling experience to Mrs, Ida Soper to face death. ‘‘For years a severe lung trouble gave me intense suf fering '’ she writes, ‘‘and several times nearly caused my death. All remedies faile({ and doctors said I was incurable, Then Dr. King's New Discovery brought quick relief and a cure 8o permanent that I have not been troubled in twelve years " Mrs. Soper lives in Big Pond, Pa, It works wonders in Coughs and Colds, Sore Lungs, I{emorrha%:as. La- Grippe, Asthma, Croup, Whooping Cough and all Bronchial Affections. 50c and $l. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by W. A, SBams & Co., Marietta, POWDER SPRINGS. \ Mies Mollie Barber, of Atlanta, is the guest of Mrs. W. C. Murray. Miss Ruth Smith, of Douglas ville, was the charming guest of Miss Ethel Lindley during the pust week. . i Mrs. Dave McEachern and Miss Eufaula McEachern are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baggett. Mies Corine Bennett has as her guest Miss Marcellus Hallman, of Atlanta. l Miss Harriet Cotten entertained the younger set most delightfully last Monday evening in honor of her attractive guests, Misses Ola and Bertha Bullard, of Birming ham. Miss Anderson, of Nickajack, and Miss Bennett, of Dullas, are the attractive guests of Mrs. Ida Benuett. Prof. and Mrs. J. G. Lewis are house-keeping in Miss Mattie Hunter’s cottage, Rev. Charles Patillo, of Atlanta, was in town last week, Misses Ollie. and Lucy Wolfe entertained at Bix o’clock luncheon at tha spring Saturday, in honor of their gnest, Miss Eva Norman, of Atlanta. ' Mise Gertie Brooks has returned to her home in Dallas. Miss Leila Blackwell, of Canton, was recently the guest of Misse Nannie Mae Kitchens at the An derson farm. Miss Bernice Lindley is in At lanta for a few weeks. Mies Roberta Murray and Mr, M. T. Lindley spent Wednesday in Marietta. Mr. R. R. Howington’s resi denca, two and one-half miles sonthwest of town, was destroyed by fire Sunday. The fire origi nated from the stove flue. Meesrs, John Sims and Rodgers Asberry, of Cave Springs, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mre. W. J. Tapp. Mr. and Mrs, 8. E, Smith epens last Mondsy in Atlants, Mre. M. T. Lindley visited her sister, Mrs. Jeff Clonts, uear Hi ram, laet week, No, Poor, Foolish I 2 Think of her at ! /A_@a% tempting to make 3 B 2 ice cream in the ; A\ NO \ old disappointing a 8 7 m\ﬁ w-j! With I [aNde] JELL-O || R\ > Sl ICE CREAM - Powder she can make the most delicious ice cream in ten minutes, freezing and all, at a cost of about one cent a dish —and never go near the stove. Your grocer will tell you all about {§ it, or you can get a book from the 'y Genesee Pure Food Co., Le Roy, Y N. Y., if you will write them. | Grocerssell Jell-O Ice Cream Pow ! der, two packages for 25 cents, CORNER CHAPEL. __Rev. and Mrs. B. M. Camp, of ‘Dallas, are visiting their son, Mr, J. T. Camp. ~ Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Pinkard, of Jacksonville, Texas, are visiting their brother, Mr. J. T. Camp. Mr. Pinkard says they have not had enough rain to wet a man’s shirt since 1908. He says that the Neches river is almost dried up, or in deep holes in which there are plenty of fish. Hesaid that a few weeks ago a crowd went to the river and threw dynamite into the large holes and caught a wagon load of fish, 600 pounds. gir. Pinkard said that on the 18th of August the thermometer reached 117. 80, Texas is some hotter than Georgia, Elders B. M. Camp, W. T. Walden and Mr. 8. C. Holland attended a union meeting at Friendship church. near Villa Rica, last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sorry to stato that Rev. I. N, Moon 18 on the sick list. Hope for him a speedy recovery. We regret very much to learn of the death of Mr. Nesbit White, and deeply sympathise with the bereaved widow, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley, of Ac worth, epent Saturday night and Sunday with the family of S. D, Moon. : Trixie, Do not be deceived bf' unscrupu lous imitators who would have you believe that the imitation pills are as }iood as DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder ills. There isn’t anything just as good as these wonderfurgills for the relief of Backache, Weak Back, in flammation of the Bladder, nrinary disorders and all kidney complaints, Any one can take De\r{’itt’s g\'idney and Bladder Pills as directed insper fect confidence of good results, Sold by all druggists. : SHADY GROVE. Rev. Mr. Bond closed a pro tracted meeting at this place Sun day. Twenty-seven have bheen added to this church this summer, nineteen by letter and eight by ex perience, The baptizing took place Sunday morning. We had good preaching, and believe much good has been accomplished. Mrs. Dobbe and Mrs. Huey, of uear Woodstock, visited the family of Mre. Medford last week. Mre. Winn, of Marietta, spent Sunday with the family of Mr. Dudley Maddox. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Griggs, of Macland, and Messrs. Martin and Charley Griggs, of Nesbit Chapel, visited the family of Mr. John Griggs last Sunday. Mrs. Richard Reese, of near Mt. Olive, spent last week with the family of her son, Mr. Ed Reese, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Haynor Goodson and children, of Marietta, visited the family of Mr. Wiley Roberts here Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Guffin is on the sick list this week. Our heartfelt sympathy goes ont to the bereaved children in the loss of their mother, Mrs. Mary Goodeon, who died while at the home of her son, near Woodstock, Jast Wednesday. She lived with her daughters, Mrs. Wiley Roberts and Mrs. Emily Tyson, of this place. She was a true Chrissian woman, and we, too, have lost a gcod friend and neighbor, but our loss is her gain. Dorothy. MARIETTA ICE CO. To my friends and customers, who have 80 long given me their patronage, 1 make announcement that, owing to conditions beyond my eontrol, I will not run a coal business on my own ae count this season. ' 1 have oceelpted a proposition {from the Marietta Ice Co. 1o sell coal for them; am now taking orders for futare delivery. 1 take piess ure in assaring my friends that orders will be promptly filled. and only the best ‘nl{e of 00-r will be furnished, at p a 8 low as the market afords, | - 9est Jellico, Nut or Bound cosl, s’t Block oo‘:l...d'!olnr orders will ~ aly spprec , lam {’onn respectfolly V. J. Huosow. — wer.g g o+ 9 if