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SEVENTH DISTRICT
HIGH SCHOOL MEET
One of the greatest events of the
school year, and one to which we are
all looking forward, is the annual
District Meet which is to be held this
year in Marietta, on the twelfth and
thirteenth of April. There is no
greater incentive to class and ath
letic work than the chance of rep
resenting Rome High at this meet.
The greatest rivalry is aroused year
ly and muth hard work is done by
every contestant in the preliminaries.
When the lucky ones are chosen all
personal hopes and feeling are put
aside and the contestant is sent- to
the meet with the whole school be
that he must win, and as a uswal
thing he does, as witness our cups,
hind him. Consequently he feels‘
past and present.
. The stated object of these meets is|
the holding of various contests, but
3 addition to this the meet brings|
the schools into closer relationship, |
helps school progress and furnishesi
a time of pleasure and excitement
for all participants and spectators.
The contests themselves consist of
spelling, essay, declamation, music,
recitation and athletic events, in ad
dition to exhibitions of the various
departments of the assembled schools.
The athletic contest occdsions the
greatest excitement and interest and
is usually the most hotly contested.
A cup is awarded to the team mak
ing the greatest number of points.‘
The literary events, while not so ex-|
citing, are certainly as important as|
the athletic contests. The winning‘
literary team is also awarded a cup,
?nd winners of first prizes in the
various contests are presented with
individual medals.
The lists for the preliminaries,
which are to be held soon, are rapid
ly filling up, the entrants in athle
tics are practicing daily, and the ex
hibits are being prepared and, in
fact everything is being prepared for
the meet. While we have fine can
didates for each contest, yet no one
can do so well alone as he can when
he has the crowd behind him. We
shall certainly have the school with
us in spirit in Marietta, but actual
presence of all the students possible
will greatly increase our chance of
victory. There will be no school on
the days of the meet and all who can
are urged to go to Marietta -and root. |
Our object is to bring our literary
cup won last year, and to bring the
atheletic cup, now held by Carters
ville, in addition. It depends on the
spirit of the contestants and that
depends on the enccuragement of |
your presence. Therefore, let'’s alll
go to Marietta prepared to uige our |
school to victory.-—The Roman of
the Rome High School.
+ UPSHAW OPENS CAMPAIGN
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We have notice from Hon. Will D.
Upshaw that he will open his sena
torial campaign with a speech at the
Court House in Marietta on Monday,
March 18th, noon.
His many friends throughout the
county are expected to be on hand
to give him an ovation. |
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! A NEW TELEPHONE LINE.
A new farmers telephone line has
recently been connected with the
Southern Bell Telephone exchange of
Marietta. This line is some two and
one-half miles long extending out
Powder Springs and Sandtown pub
lic roads, and furnishes service to
the follewing well kmown people.
J. W. Booth, J. G. Head, E. M.
Scarborough, D. D. Scarborough, T.
A. Adams and M. A. Griggs.
The subscribers on this line are now
in constant communication with each
other and through the Southern Bell
Telephone Company exchange with
telephone users of Marietta.
The construction ef this line and
its connection with the telephone ex
changes here is another step in the
progress of telephone development
which is being made by the residents
in the rural sections of Cobb Coun
ty.
Under the plan of the Southern
Bell Telephone Company farmers and
other rural dwellers are enabled to
secure tclephone service on an econo
mical basis. As a result, farmers in
all sections of the State are installing
telephones in their homes.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
A most attractive musical program
has been arranged for the morning
service at the Presbyterian Church
Sunday.
In addition to the hymns and pipe
organ numbers, the program will in
clude a male aquartette from the
319th Field Artillery, a duet by Mrs.
Wyatt and Mr. Hemp, and a bary
tone solo by Corporal Berry.
Sunday School 9:30 A. M.
Morning Service 11:00 A. M.
Christian Endeavor 6:45 P. M.
Evening Service 7:30 P. M.
’ Scldiers, visitors and strangers are
welvomed to these services.
;Acwon'm GIVES LOT FOR
, DEMONSTRATION GARDEN
Acworth is to have a demonstra
tion garden. Some days ago when
the Home Economics Agent, Mrs.
Sawyer, was over there she express
ed a wish for such a garden, and up
on her return te Marietta, she re
ceived the letter below, which glows
with fine spirit of progress.
“Mrs. D. E. Sawyer, Home Econo
' mics Agent, Marietta, Ga.
,“Dear Mrs. Sawyer:
; “All preliminaries have been ar
'ranged here for that demonstration
garden, and many of us are enthusi
aiste over the idea of having it here
and the outlook for its success. Mr.
Smith, whom I spoke of to you, is
Ivery much interested indeed and will
do everything in his power to make
it a success. He is an experienced
gardener, but is anxious to openatel
the garden exactly as instructed by
;you. We have secured a splendidl
plat, right in town, just opposite the
railway station, and we think jpst the
right size and slope. The local oil
'mill and fertilizer works have re
quested that they be allowed to fur
‘nish all the fertilizer needed. I feel
sure the local merchants will be more
than glad to furnish the seed. Wel
can get all the other co-operation!
wished for from the citizens in gen
eral.
“Mr. Smith is anxious to see you
just as soon as possible before pro
ceeding, as of course, you both wish|
a thorough understanding in regard
to all phases of the matter. I
We are ready and anxious to dol
our part, and surely appreciate your
designating Acworth for your demon
stration garden. We realize what a
great benefit this will mean to our
community. g
“With very kindest regards to your
self and Dr. Sawyer, I remain,
“Yours very truly,
E W, RAY.”
In this connection, but without the
permission of Mrs. Sawyer, we wish
to remind our people that no progress
has yet been made toward getting
such a garden in Marietta.
Personally, we know that the mat
ter has been held up for the lack of
the proffer of suitable lot in town,
while we feel sure that there are
many such lots that will not be other
wise cultivated or made use of in
any way this year.
Horses, Cows or Pigs, to buy or
sell, see our Want Column. |
The old Gem Theatre on
Washington Avenue will be
opened Monday, March 18th,
under, the name of “THE LIB
ERTY.” Only high-class pic
turer will be shown.
The admission will be 10c
plus 1¢ war tax, making lic
for everybody. C O M E !
THE MARIETTA JOURNAL AND COURIER
l| News About Town ’
Dr. W. M. Kemp has bought the
Walker House on Whitlock Ave. and
will occupy it at once.
Dr. C. A. Donehoo will move into
the W. C. Kemp house on Dixie Ave
nue which he has recently purchased.
Corp. Harry B. Ilen, of the 118th
Inf, Band at Camp Servier, Green
ville, S. C., spent last Monday in
Marietta with his aunt, Mrs. Lacy
Garrett.
Mr. N. M. Mayes and Mr. Whit
Chastain were reelected by the Grand
Jury to the County Board of Edu
cation, which Mr. John Dodgen was
‘elected to succeed Mr. Joe Bishop.
Mr. W. A. Florence has been con
fined at home for a week by a se
vere illness is reported as being much
better, and we trust he will be able
to be at his business again in a few
days. TEYVRGW &
Mr. Henry Ward is smiling at his
friends agdin from his old stand on
the south side of the square, where
he is in charge of the Standard
Store, and is perfectly at home in
the selling of shoes and gents sup
plies. H® has many friends who
wish him success and that he knows
the trade demands goes without say
ing.
The Committee on Roads from the
Grand Jury went over a part of the
roads en inspection tour, Thursday
and will continue on Friday.
WAR SAVINGS NEWS.
At Kennesaw School House Tues
day afternoon, Mrs. Montgomery and
Mr. Claiborne spoke to the people
on the subject of the needs for the
war. -
At Powder Springs on Friday night
Mr. Claiborne and perhaps others
will speak to a gathering of the peo
ple. The invitation for this came
after the meeting Tuesday night.
Chairman in other towns, let us
get busy. Arrange a meeting after
consulting with the County Chair
man, and speakers will be secured.
The Germans will not wait for us.
~ Above all arrange for a Contest
of Stamps on Saturday March 23rd.
‘See “ad” in Marietta papers this
week and next week. ‘ :
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to those neighbors and friends
who were so kind and helpful during
the hours of the sickmess and death
of our husband and father.
MRS. L. R. BLAKE
and Children.
Have
a Cake
Come to The
MARIETTA GASH
. oTUnE
and see the beautiful and
complete line of cakes,
crackers, wafers and ete,
of the Frank E. Block Co.
that will be on display at
our store all next week.
Mrs. Kroeber, of the
above company, will be
in charge, and a pressing
invitation is extended to
all the ladies to come and
get acquainted with
these good things.
—THE— |
MARIETTA CASH
STORE
PATRIOTIC LEAGUE UNIT
TO BE ORGANIZED.
- Miss Overall, the Secretary from
from the Y. W. C .A. in Atlanta,
wishes to organize a Patriotic League
Unit in Marietta.
She will given a lecture on Friday
evening in the Epworth League
rooms of the Methodist church, and
all young people are urged to be
present.
Use Journal Want Ads for results.
BEAHAN
‘THE FRUIT MAN
HAS SEED
Sweet Potatoes
THE BEST
PORTO RICO’S
from Thomasviile, Georgia.
Seed Irish Potatoes also Coming
THE UNIVERSAL CAR
It is most important when your Ford Car requires
mechanical attention that you place it in charge of
the authorized Ford dealer, because then you are
sure of having repairs and replacements made with
genuine Ford-made materials by men who know
all about Ford cars. So bring your Ford to us
where satisfaction is guaranteed. Prompt, effi
cient service at all times and Ford cars if you wish
to buy: Runabout $345; Teuring Car $360; Coupe
let $560; Sedan" $695; One-Ton Truck Chassis
s6oo—all f. 0. b. Detroit.
D. P. Butler Motor Co.
- MARIETTA, GA.
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FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY
We represent some of the strongest
American and English Companies.
We solicit your Fire Insurance busi
ness, and will look aftter your renewals
promptly. |
DOBBS & GURLEY, Agents
Successors to H. G. Coryell.
Office in Merchants & Farmer’s Bank.
BLACK UNDERTAKING CO.
- 108 WINTERS STREET.
Funeral Directors and Embalmers
CALLS ANSWERED DAY OR NIGHT
Estaolished 1875 and doing business in same place since thexn.
PHONE 40¢. . . NIGHT PHONE 246.
Friday Morning, March 15th, 1918
DOCTOR DICKEY AT METHO.
DIST CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY
Or next Sunday morning, D,
James E. Dickey, Pastor of the First
Methodist Church in Atlanta, wi
preach at the Methodist Church
Dr. Dickey is one of the most el
quent preachers in the South and the
people of Marietta will be fortunate
in having the privilege of hearine
him again. There will also be Spe
cial music.
