Lamar County AlArchives News.....The Lamar News March 25, 1886 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003775 May 7, 2006, 7:38 pm The Lamar News March 25, 1886 Microfilm Ref Call #373 Microfilm Order #M1992.4466 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE LAMAR NEWS E. J. MCNATT, Editor and Proprietor VERNON, ALABAMA, MARCH 25, 1886 VOL. III. NO. 21 THE SNOW STORM – [Grace D. Litchfield in St. Nicholas] – (will return to transcribe later) WAITING AND WINNING – [Helen Forrest Graves] (short story – will return to transcribe later) THE LARGEST NUGGET OF GOLD Louis Blanding says that the generally accepted statement that the largest nugget ever found in California was worth a little more than $21,000 is an erroneous one, says the Virginia City Enterprise. He says that J. J. Finney, “Old Virginia” found a piece of gold about six miles from Downieville, Sierra County, on the 21st day of August, 1857 that weighed 5,000 ounces. The gold of that vicinity was worth $18 an ounce, which would make the value of this nugget some $90,000. This would make the Finney nugget the largest piece of pure gold ever discovered so far as accounts go. Heretofore the Australian nugget, found in the Ballarat gold fields has been considered the largest. It was valued at $60,000 THE ABODE OF BIG GAME – A HUTNER’S PARADISE IN THE WILDS OF AFRICE Elephants, Buffaloes, and Other Large Animals Found in Abundance (will return later to transcribe) MONKEYS AT WORSHIP A few days ago when Rev. Dr. Chamberlain, brother of Secretary Chamberlain, of the Board of Agriculture, was visiting in this city, he told many interesting anecdotes of his missionary life in India. Among them was the following: Dr. Chamberlain and Mr. Scudder were on a tour of a certain portion of India, preaching at the small villages through which they passed. They would attract the attention of the natives by singing a hymn, and then would talk to them, generally using some simple theme from the Scriptures. One day when they had stopped in a large village, they had collected the people about them. In the rear was a sacred grove, the branches of the trees hanging down over the huts that stood in the background. The Scripture lesson had been finished, the hymn sung, and Mr. Scudder was devoutly praying, when suddenly the boughs of the grove began to rustle and a troop of monkeys appeared. No one saw them except Dr. Chamberlain. Old monkeys and young, gray-whiskered and bald-headed, mother with their baby monklings, all descended and seated themselves in a semicircle. All paid the strictest attention to the prayer. Should any mischievous youngster begin his montkeyshines, one of the dignified old men monkeys would twist his ear until the little one would cease his pranks; and if one of the babies began to snivel, a few maternal pats quieted him. Dr. Chamberlain could scarcely restrain himself at the comical sight, and it was a great relief to him when the assembly broke up. As the people arose to go, so did the monkeys, and they silently disappeared in the branches, evidently much impressed with the service. – [Ohio State Journal] NOSES AND EARS With the astrologers a large nose was always a sing of much character of some kind, but what was determined by other characteristic marks. A Roman nose was a sign of a courageous temper and a disposition to face and overcome difficulties, while a more strongly aquiline nose was an indication of rapacity; the idea being evidently borrowed from the similarity of this description of beak to that of the eagle the most rapacious of birds. The snub nose showed little character but much temper, while the Greek nose, even straight and regular, was a sign of the temperament of the owner. Large nostrils indicated good lungs, health and long life, while swelling nostrils showed a warlike spirit and fire. A very sharp nose was considered an indication of a busybody, while a bluntness at the end of this member was an outward sign of the possessor’s mental lack of acuteness. Large ears wee always bad, the similarity between their owner and the donkey being supposed to extend further than the ears, while small ears were always good. The lobe of the ear passing insensibly into the cheek was a sure sign of a thief and liar, while an exceedingly sharp division between the two indicated honesty and candor. Thick ears meant thick brains, while thin, delicate ears declared their possessor to be a man of refined intelligence. TODAY – [Every Other Saturday] – (poem – will transcribe later) HUMOROUS – (will transcribe alter) HISTORICAL TREES The tree under which William Penn made his treaty with the Indians. The tree on Boston common, where tradition says seven Tories were hung. Elm trees on Cambridge common under which General Washington first drew his sword as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. The Charter Oak. Pine tree near Fort Edward, N. Y., where Jane McCrea was murdered by the Indians. The thirteen trees planted by Gen. Alexander Hamilton on his estate near New York, representing the original thirteen States. The oak tree at Franklin, N. H. on which Daniel Webster, when a boy, hung his scythe and said to his father, "Now the scythe hangs to suit me."” The apple tree at Appomattox under which General Grant received the surrender of General Lee – [Magazine of American History] PAGE 2 THE LAMAR NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 25, 1886 RATES OF ADVERTISING One inch, one insertion $1.00 One inch, each subsequent insertion .50 One inch, twelve months 10.00 One inch, six months 7.00 One inch, three months 5.00 Two inches twelve months 15.00 Two inches, six months 10.00 Quarter column 12 months 35.00 Half Column 12 months 30.00 One column 12 months 100.00 Professional card $10. Special advertisements in local columns will be charged double rates. All advertisements collectable after first insertion. Local notices 10 cents per line. Obituaries, tributes of respect, etc. making over ten lines, 2 ½ cents per line. The Democrats of Lowndes County are still wrangling over the unfairness it is claimed was displayed at the recent county convention. Rev. Dr. Northrup of Chicago says Sam Jones, who is at work there, is a cross between Col. Ingersoll and John The Baptist. Franklin County is to be congratulated in the re-nomination of the Hon. WM. I. BULLOCK for Representative. He has an opponent who claims to be a Greenbacker, but as this gentleman has been defeated for this position three times, we predict he will be far lest in the fourth. THE CONSTITUIONAL AMENDMENT The people of Alabama will vote on an amendment of the Constitution at the August election. If the amendment is made, the county of Lamar would pay, if needed, the sum of six thousand dollars to pen and repair the public roads of the county. This is a question of vital importance to people, and we would suggest that our candidates for Representative discuss this question before the people in order that we may be informed and know the argument both for and against the amendment. THE HON. GEO. C. ALMON The gentleman whose name heads this and whose announcement as a candidate to represent the 12th Senatorial District, appears in another place in this issue, gave Vernon a pleasant visit on Saturday last. Residing in Franklin and it being the right of Franklin to have the next senator, the order nomination to this district having been favored with the office coupled with his excellent fitness of the place will doubtless give him the nomination when the Senatorial Convention meets on the 12th of May. We have known Judge Almon from a number of years, and it is with pleasure that we give him our unqualified endorsement as being a man who will represent the counties of the district with credit if he gets the nomination. ALABAMA J. B. MERWIN, Managing Editor of American Journal of Education: Your most valuable journal is before me. I have spent a pleasant and profitable evening reading such articles as “Better Times”, “New Education,” “Primary Teaching,” “Scientific Study,” “Blackboards,” and a number of others equally interesting. I must not omit to mention how agreeably I was instructed by Mr. Snodgrass, our Alabamian, on “Federal Aid” to Education. It is getting common for us all to chime in with every tune by whomsoever raised, without thought or investigation, provided only that it be seconded by a crowd, the howl sets in from a popular quarter, and all take up the refrain. It is thus a hurtful and dangerous measure is sometimes clamored into existence. However, we are too conscious of the large share we will fall heir to on the illiteracy device, not to give a personal omen to Mr. Blair. This may be taken as my plaint – good for what it is worth. Seriously, I have long looked upon the Federal Aid Educational Bill as a questionable, Democratic measure. The precedent might be injurious. The financial support of the public school system comes form the people. The government is an instrument of the people, not to be invested with, the power to control and regulate our private affairs. The more we depend upon the federal government to arbitrate the financial condition of our country, the more bunglesome and clumsy and despotic it is likely to become. But for a distribution of the $77,000,000 belonging to the people back to them in this way prescribed by Mr. Blair for school purposes, we think it discreditable for any one to oppose. Alabama is for the bill. It would be well if we would memorialize Congress with united strength for its passage. - J. S. TOMLIN, Vernon, Ala. Feb. 20, ’86. THE 12TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Mr. Editor: As candidates for the office of Senator have declared themselves, it is in order for the people to consider the claims of each aspirant. This should be done temperately and dispassionately divesting ourselves of personal regard or antipathy having in view perfect justice to all. Th Hon. J. B. SANFORD of Fayette has declared himself as a candidate for this position and Hon. GEO. C. ALMON has been declared the choice of Franklin County in the recent convention. These are both worthy gentlemen and perhaps well watches as far as ability goes. With their personal attitudes this communication has nothing to do, but addresses itself to the requirements of simple justice. A review of the history of this district shows that since its formation three senators have been elected from different counties. 1st Hon. J. H. BANKHEAD of Lamar, next Hon. WM. MUSGROVE from Fayette and last Hon. A. L. MOORMAN (?) of Marion. The conclusion we draw from this is that by general consent it has been agreed that each county should have the office in turn. Such has been the decision of each convention emphasized by the defeat of every candidate who has contended against it. The writer has never favored the custom but in as much as it has so far prevailed, would it be justice to Franklin County to suspend it when the other three counties of the District have had the benefit of it? Franklin now comes before her sisters with a harmonious delegation presenting a worthy son and a faithful Democrat, and asks them to accord to her that which has been conceded to the others. Will they be so unjust as to deny her the benefit of the custom after reveling in the full enjoyment of it. If this rule is to be suspended, in the sacred name of justice, let us first do what honor and right should dictate – recognize the claim of Franklin and then abolish the custom when all are equal benefactors of it. Thus much for what we consider a sentiment of justice that should govern the District as an entirety. But as far as Lamar is concerned there is between her and Franklin a debt of gratitude. It is to be remembered that it was the vote of Franklin that secured to Capt. ANKHEAD of Lamar the nomination in the first convention. The other counties of the district have a simple act of justice to perform. With Lamar there is a two-fold obligation to perform an act of justice and to pay a debt of gratitude. - FIAT JUSTICIA Ad for Montgomery Advertiser – Montgomery newspaper Ad for Pianos and organs – J. GARRISON of Cullman (see other papers for full ad) Ad for Farm for sale – J. WESLEY CLEARMAN – (see Feb. papers for full ad) Ad for JAMES ALLEN – Music teacher – (see Feb. papers for full ad) NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS D. J. LACY, tax collector of Lamar County, Alabama, has this day filed in my office a list of defaulting tax payers of the year 1885, and the 1st Monday in April 1886, being a day for examining and passing upon said report and rendering decrees for the sale of any or ad of lands assessed and reported as above to pay the taxed due on said lands, to wit: (NOTE: I WILL GIVE NAMES AND BEATS, BUT PRINT IS SO SMALL AND FAINT, I CAN’T READ ALL THE LAND DESCRIPTIONS AND TAXES DUE. If interested in details, please email me at howven@sbcglobal.net and I can make a photocopy of paper for legal descriptions for you.) TOWN BEAT JAMES OLDSHUE OWNER UNKNOWN OWNER UNKNOWN LAWRENCE’S BEAT D. F. FOWLER D. FOWLER OWNER UNKNOWN HENSON’S SPRINGS OWNER UNKNOWN W. R. WEST OWNER UNKNOWN BETT’S BEAT T. D. BOOTH T. E. DOWDLE VAIL’S BEAT MRS. JOEL GIBSON M. M. HALL J. V. VASSER MILLPORT BEAT L. PALENGER’S ESTATE OWNER UNKNOWN COL. VERGO STRICKLAND’S BEAT L. P. HUMBER S. RANDOLPH WILSON’S BEAT C. L. HILL M. A. HARRIS ALFRED POE TRULL’S BEAT H. H. HOLLOWAY S. M. MEEK When and where all persons interested in any of said lands can contest and report if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate Masonic. Vernon Lodge., NO. 289 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications at Lodge Hall 1st Saturday, 7 p.m. each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W.M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. Vernon Lodge., No. 45, I. O. O. F. meets at Lodge Hall the 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7 ½ p.m. each month. W. G. MIDDLETON, N. G. M. W. MORTON, sect’y Largest, cheapest, best stock of dress goods, dress trimmings, ladies & misses jerseys clothing, furnishing goods, knit underwear, boots, shoes, & hats, tin ware, etc., etc., at rock bottom figures at A. COBB & SONS’S. ATTORNEYS NESMITH & SANFORD THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala. J. B. SANFORD, Fayette C. H., Ala. Attorneys-at-Law. Will practice as partners in the counties of Lamar and Fayette, and separately in adjoining counties, and will give prompt attention to all legal business intrused to them or either of them. SMITH & YOUNG, Attorneys-At-Law Vernon, Alabama– W. R. SMITH, Fayette, C. H., Ala. W. A. YOUNG, Vernon, Ala. We have this day, entered into a partnership for the purpose of doing a general law practice in the county of Lamar, and to any business, intrusted to us we will both give our earnest personal attention. – Oct. 13, 1884. PHYSICIANS – DENTISTS M. W. MORTON. W. L. MORTON. DR. W. L. MORTON & BRO., Physicians & Surgeons. Vernon, Lamar Co, Ala. Tender their professional services to the citizens of Lamar and adjacent country. Thankful for patronage heretofore extended, we hope to merit a respectable share in the future. Drug Store. Dr. G. C. BURNS, Vernon, Ala. Thankful for patronage heretofore extended me, I hope to receive a liberal share in the future. PHOTOGRAPHS – A. R. HENWOOD, Photographer, Aberdeen, Miss. Price list: Cards de visite, per doz………$2.00 Cards Cabinet, per doz……….$4.00 Cards Panel, per doz………….$5.00 Cards Boudoir, per doz………$5.00 Cards, 8 x 10, per doz……….. $8.00 Satisfaction given or money returned. RESTAURANT. Aberdeen, Mississippi. Those visiting Aberdeen would do well to call on MRS. L. M. KUPPER, who keeps Restaurant, Family Groceries, Bakery, and Confectionery, Toys, Tobacco, and Cigars. Also Coffee and sugar. Special attention paid to ladies. Barber Shop – For a clean shave or shampoo, call on G. W. BENSON, in rear of Dr. BURN’S office, Vernon, Ala. Collins Ague Cure…. (too small to read) New Cash Store, Vernon – Alabama. We have just opened a large, fresh, and well selected stock of General Merchandise, consisting of dry goods, notions, family groceries, &c. We have on hand also, a large and well selected stock of School Books. The bottom knocked out in prices. We only ask a trial. Chickens, eggs, butter, and all kinds of country produce wanted, and on hand. – GEO. W. RUSH & Co. The Great Bazaar! Aberdeen, Mississippi. S W Corner, Commerce and Meridian Streets. Crockery, china, glassware, tin ware, fancy goods, stationery, jewelry, notions, candies, toys and Holiday goods of all kinds at wholesale or retail. Special attention given to the wholesale department. Trial orders solicited and prices guaranteed. Terms: Thirty days, net, 2 percent off for cash. No charge for package. THOS. A. SALE & CO. WIMBERELY HOUSE Vernon, Alabama. Board and Lodging can be had at the above House on living terms L. M. WIMBERLEY, Proprietor. ERVIN & BILLUPS, Columbus, Miss. Wholesale and retail dealers in pure drugs, paints, oils, paten Medicines, tobacco & cigars. Pure goods! Low prices! Call and examine our large stock. Go to ECHARD’S PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, Columbus, Mississippi, when you want a fine photograph or ferrotype of any size or style. No extra charge made for persons standing. Family group and old pictures enlarged to any size. All the work is done in his gallery and not sent North to be done. Has a handsome and cheap line of Picture Frames on hand. Call at his Gallery and see his work when in Columbus. STAR STABLE – Aberdeen, Mississippi. A. A. POSEY & BRO., having consolidated their two Livery Stables, are now offering many additional advantages at this well-known and conveniently located Livery Stable. Owing to their consolidation, they have on hand a number of good second-hand buggies which they are selling cheap. MORGAN, ROBERTSON & CO., Columbus, Mississippi. General dealers in staple dry goods, boots, & shoes, groceries, bagging, ties, etc. etc. Always a full stock of goods on hand at Bottom prices. Don’t fail to call on them when you go to Columbus. JOHNSON’S ANODYNE liniment. The most wonderful family remedy ever known. For internal and external use. Parson’s pills make new, rich blood. Make hens lay….(to small to read) PAGE 3 THE LAMAR NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 25, 1886 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One copy one year $1.00 One copy, six months .60 All subscriptions payable in advance LOCAL DIRECTORY CHANCERY COURT THOMAS COBBS Chancellor JAS. M. MORTON Register CIRCUIT COURT S. H. SPROTT Circuit Judge THOS. W. COLEMAN Solicitor COUNTY OFFICERS ALEX. COBB Probate Judge JAMES MIDDLETON Circuit Clerk S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor D. J. LACY Tax Collector B. F. REED Co. Supt. of Education Commissioners – W. M. MOLLOY, SAMUEL LOGGAINS, R. W. YOUNG, ALVERT WILSON CITY OFFICERS L. M. WIMBERLEY Mayor and Treasurer G. W. BENSON Marshall Board of Aldermen – T. R. NESMITH, W. L. MORTON, JAS. MIDDLETON, W. A. BROWN, R. W. COBB RELIGIOUS FREEWILL BAPTIST – Pastor –T. W. SPRINGFIELD. Services, first Sabbath in each month, 7 p.m. MISSIONARY BAPTIST – Pastor J. E. COX. Services second Sabbath in each month at 11 am. METHODIST – Pastor – G. L. HEWITT. Services fourth Sabbath in each month. 11 a.m. SABBATH SCHOOLS UNION – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m. JAMES MIDDLETON, Supt. METHODIST – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m. G. W. RUSH, Supt. MAIL DIRECTORY VERNON AND COLUMBUS - Arrives every evening and leaves ever morning except Sunday, by way of Caledonia. VERNON AND BROCKTON – Arrives and departs every Saturday by way of Jewell. VERNON AND MONTCALM – Arrives and departs every Friday. VERNON AND PIKEVILLE – Arrives and (sic) Pikeville every Tuesday and Friday by way of Moscow and Beaverton. VERNON AND KENNEDY – Arrives and departs every Wednesday and Saturday. VERNON AND ANRO – Leaves Vernon every Tuesday and Friday and returns every Wednesday and Saturday. LOCAL BREVITIES Dr. W. A. BROWN has just returned from a business trip to Columbus, Miss. Miss MOLLIE CREW is in town, visiting her sister Mrs. BROCK. Rev. G. L. HEWITT preaches in this place next Sunday. Miss ALICE BLACKMAN has severed her connection with the High School and returned to her home in Miss. Mr. E. W. BROCK left on Tuesday for New Orleans, with a drove of cattle. Our entire bar with the exception of Col. NESMITH are attending circuit court at Fayette C. H. this week. JAS. B. MACE has been at Fayette C. H. during the sitting of the circuit court, repairing the clocks and watches of the people of Fayette. Mrs. NANCY PENNINGTON, mother of Mrs. S. F. PENINGTON, died on last Monday one and a half miles west of this place at an advanced age. JAS. B. HEAD, Esq. a prominent candidate for Circuit Judge was in our town on last Friday, and during his abort stay won many friends and left a favorable impression on all he met. The Sheriff failed to get an order of the Judge of Probate to remove prisoner HANKINS to a jail in an adjoining county for safe keeping. The jail here being considered safe. We learn that a little son of Mr. JOHN SAYLORS, about five miles southwest of town, died first of this week. His death is supposed to have been caused from the pulling of a tooth, which fractures his jaw bone. In this issue we call special attention to the advertisement of the Coleman House, formerly West House, of Columbus, Miss. As will be seen from the card, the rates of board has been raised under the new proprietorship, but we find the best furnished table at this house we have ever stopped at in Columbus – the Gilmer not excepted. With sad regret we chronicle the death of Mr. PHILLIP RUSH, of our town, who departed this life on last Tuesday morning, after severe illness of several days. The deceased was 84 years of age, and one of the oldest and best citizens of the county and leaves a large family of children and grandchildren to mourn his death, to whom we extend our heart felt sympathy. The remains were interred on yesterday near Fernbank. Mr. HUGH PENNIGNTON has built an awning in front of his store. E. B. KIRKSEY Esq. of Columbus, Miss was in town yesterday. Chancery Court convenes in Vernon on the 8th of April. Th editor and wife made a pleasant visit to Columbus, Miss. on first of the week. Persons wishing to see some of Mr. Echard’s work before having pictures taken can do so by applying at this office. The woods are being burned off and the atmosphere is filled with smoke –some pretty sights are to be seen at night. See announcement of Dr. R. L. BRADLEY as a candidate to represent the people of our county in the next General Assembly of Alabama. Prof. J. R. BLACK, of Texas, is now in town. The boys will come back to Lamar, and they are sensible in so doing, for there is not better place in the world. In this issue we call special attention to the announcement of Prof. W. J. MOLLOY as a candidate for the office of Co. Supt. of Ed. As Mr. MOLLOY is so favorably known to the people of Lamar, we deem it unnecessary to add anything in his behalf. JOHN W. BANKHEAD (col.) of Moscow, passed through town Monday on his way to Tuscaloosa to attend college. John is one of the most worthy colored citizens of our county, and we wish him success. While in Columbus this week we visited the Art Gallery of Mr. W. C. ECHARD. In this gallery can be seen every variety of pictures and a handsome and cheap line of picture frames, mouldings, etc. One of his specialties this Spring and Summer will be life size photographs and family groups. Special low price of one large Ferrotype in a 8x10 Oval Frame for $1.00. MISS ALICE BLAKMAN (For the News) The efficient assistant teacher in the Vernon High School, left for her home at Okalona, Miss. one day last week. Miss BLACKMAN is an accomplished young lady and gained many friends while at Vernon, whose kindest wishes is that Heaven’s blessings may ever attend her through the changeful path of life. Her future gifts may fortune send her unmixt with care or strife. - J. A. J. MARRIED: On 11th inst., Mr. P. O. BREWER and Miss AMANDA BOYD. W. J. MOLLOY Esq. officiating. OVER THE STATE Shelby furnace No. 1 averaged 55 tons of pig last week. The Eutaw Whig announces that Col. JOHN J. ALTMAN will not be a candidate for Congress. There are 17 prisoners in the county jail at Tuscumbia. More than at any time since the jail was built. The final location of the Georgia Pacific railroad puts the road within seven miles south of Jasper, Walker County. Mrs. NANCY J. BARSOLS and her young daughter JOSEPHENE, charged with killing old man BENNETT PARSONS, husband and father of the accused, about a year ago, near Jonesboro, were tried a few days ago at Birmingham and sent to the penitentiary for 21 years. If the Hon. A. O. LANS, of Jefferson is really a candidate for governor, the fact will doubtless create another vacancy on the state executive committee – [Selma Times] There is a perceptible lull in county politics just now. The candidates are working just as hard but are making less fuss about it. – [Montgomery Advertiser] The Democratic Executive Committee of Lamar County will meet in the law office of W. A. YOUNG Esq. on Saturday the 10th day of April next. Ad for Smith’s Bile Beans DEKALB COUNTY The report of the grand jury recently held at Fort Payne have this to say of their county officers: The books of the county superintendent of Education are correctly and neatly kept. The books of the county treasurer are found to be in the main correctly but not neatly kept according to any system of book keeping. We think the manner of keeping the books should in the future receive some attention from the treasurer. Of the Sheriff’s office we have to say that we find no execution docket prior to the year 1884, no jail record for the year 1880, no fee book prior to the year 1881, and the fee book prior 1884 very badly kept. The books of the present sheriff we find to be in the main neatly and correctly kept, except as to dates of the receipt of papers, returns, and other disposition of and acts under process. We find that the Sheriff has failed to comply with rule division 3 of Section 730 of the code in making reports of collections to the county treasurer of fines & c. As to the clerk’s office we have to say that the final record has not been kept in accordance with the requirements of the law; the execution docket has not been kept as required by subdivision 7 of section 671 of the code; that the fee books as well as other dockets and records are not properly indexed. We further find that the circuit clerk has continually failed to comply with subdivision 17 of section 671 of the code in making reports of fine imposed and collections made in state cases. We find that the Probate Judge, Circuit Clerk and Sheriff have failed to complete lists of their respective fees posted in their offices as required by section 5018 of the code. The probate judge and circuit clerk have both failed to take and keep and bind newspapers published in their county as require by section 566 of the code. We regret to say that the county commissioners have been guilty of gross negligence in failing to make arrangement for the working of county convicts. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE Within legal hours, on Saturday the 7th day of April 1886, by order and decree of the Probate Court of Lamar County, Alabama, as Administrator de bonis non, of the estate of W. K. KIRK, deceased. I will sell to the highest bidder, at public outcry, at the court house door of said county, on credit of twelve months, as the property of said estate, the following lands, to wit: (large legal description – if interested, contact HOWVEN@SBCGLBOAL.NET for photocopy of notice ) Also an undivided half interest in the West half of lot numbered 32 in the town of Vernon, Sec 16 T 15 R 15. Purchasers must give notes with at least two good sureties. This March 25th, 1886. - W. A. BROWN, Administrator. The COLEMAN House (Formerly West House) W. S. COLEMAN Pro., Main St. Columbus, Miss. Is now open for the entertainment of guests, and will be kept clean and comfortable; the table being supplied with the best the market affords. Rates per day $1.50. Rates for lodging and 2 meals $1.25. Rates for single meals $.50. Rates for single lodging $.50. Call and try us. THE FERNBANK HIGH SCHOOL now under the Principalship of JNO. R. GUIN, will open Nov. 2, 1885, and continue ten scholastic months. Able assistants will be employed when needed. Said school offers great advantages. Tuition as follows: Primary: Embracing Orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Geography, Primary Arithmetic, per month………….$1.25 Intermediate: Embracing Practical Arithmetic, English Grammar, Intermediate Geography, Higher Reading, English, Composition, and U. S. History, per month………..$2.00 High School: Embracing Botany, Physiology, Elementary Algebra, Physical Geography, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, Elocution, and Latin, per month……..$3.00 A reasonable incidental fee will be charged. Board can be had at $7 per month. Tuition accounts are due at the end of every two months. For further particulars, address. - JNO. R. GUIN, Principal, Fernbank, Ala. – October 28, 1885. ESTATE OF JOEL E. GIBSON The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, March 5th, 1886 In the matter of the estate of JOEL E. GIBSON deceased, THOS B. NESMITH, administrator of said estate, having filed his report in writing and under oath, alleging said estate insolvent, and this being the day for passing upon said report and it appearing to the court that notice had not been given as required by law. It is therefore ordered that the 1st day of April 1886 be and is a day to which the hearing of the same be confined when and where all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CIRCUIT CLERK We are authorized to announce S. M. SPRUILL as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Subject to the Democratic Party. Election in August, 1886. We are authorized to announce J. N. MCNEIL as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Election August next. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County. Election in August next. – W. G. MIDDLETON We are authorized to announce W. W. PURNELL as a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County. Election next August. FOR PROBATE JUDGE We are authorized to announce J. E. PENNINGTON as a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate of Lamar County. Election next August. FOR CO. SUPT. OF ED. We are authorized to announce B. H. WILKERSON a candidate for County Superintendent of Education for Lamar County. Election next August. We are authorized to announce B. MCADAMS (cripple) as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education for Lamar County. Election next August. FOR REPRESENTATIVE We are authorized to announce J. D. MCCLUSKEY as candidate to Represent Lamar County in the next General Assembly. Election next August. APPLICATION TO SELL LAND State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, February 8th, 1886 This day came J. G. TRULL, administrator of the estate of C. K. COOK, late deceased of said county, and filed application in writing and under oath, praying, for an order to sell certain lands in said application, described, for the purpose of paying the debts due and owing from said estate. It is ordered by the Court that 29th day of March, 1886, be a day for hearing and passing upon the same, when all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate (NOTICE NO. 4937) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION LAND OFFICE OF MONTGMOERY, ALA Feb. 22, 1886 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler handled notice of his intention to make final proof in supports of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Judge of the Probate Court at Vernon, Ala on April 12th, 1886, viz: WILLIAM H. BICKERSTAFF, Homestead application No. 9385, for the s e ¼ n w ¼ n e ¼ s w ¼ Sec 4, T 15 and R 15 W. He names the following witnessed to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: J. W. GILMORE, S. H. SANDORS, ISAAC PENNINGTON and W. G. MIDDLETON; all of Vernon, Ala. THOS. J. SCOTT, Register NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County To Whom It May Concern: My wife M. A. TURNER, having voluntary left my bed and board, this is to give notice to all persons not to contract with or to furnish her with any thing upon my credit, as I will not be responsible for her contracts. This March 10, 1886 - WILLIAM A. TURNER. (NOTE FROM TRANSCRIBER – I THINK THIS WAS MARY ANN YOUNG, WM. A. TURNER’S NIECE AND THIRD WIFE. HIS FIRST WIFE MARY ANN BOX DIED JULY 4, 1881. HE LATER MARRIED HER SISTER SARAH JANE BOX ON OCT. 6, 1881. SARAH JANE DIED MAY 30, 1882. HE MARRIED MARY ANN YOUNG, POSSIBLY THE DAUGHTER OF MARTHA T. (BOX) AND J. P. YOUNG – HIS NIECE. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FAMILY OR ANY OTHER POSSIBILITY OF WHO THIS IS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT HOWVEN@SBCGLOBAL.NET) Ad for Chicago Cottage Organ Ad for Smith’s Bile Beans Ad for Avery Sewing Machine Ad for Tutt’s Pills Ad for Collins Ague Cure Ad for New Home Sewing Machine Ad for Wetherill White Lead Paint Ad for Chicago Scale Co. Ad for Stratton Accordeons Ad for Times-Democrat – New Orleans PAGE 4 FOR THE FARM AND HOME EGG FOOD The following foods contain al the elements that exists in eggs: Oats, wheat, barley, corn, bran, linseed, hemp seed, raps seed, crushed fresh bones, mustard seed, green cabbage and clover; and a reasonable mixture of all these, varied more or less, with the aid of crushed limestone and gypsum would afford every element called for to produce a constant yield of eggs. A large quantity of broken fresh bones is one of the most important aids, and with wheat, barley, broken linseed oil cake, and mustard seed and plenty of green vegetables and water, will provide everything that is required. KEEPING CABBAGE IN WITNER In the usual way of keeping cabbage in the winter, there is considerable loss by freezing and decay. In attempting to avoid this waste, we have tried with success the method of pitting here described. A long pit three feet deep, and a little wider (it may be made as wide as desirable) was dug out on a part of the field where the soil was dry and sandy, and there was no danger that water would enter. The bottom of the pit was loosened up, so that the first tier of the cabbages were planted in it, the stems being set so deep that the heads rested on the soil. The cabbages of the next tier were set alternately between the lower ones, having the roots partly in the soil. A third tier was placed on the second, but reversed, with the roots upward. All the soft heads were put at the top. Straw was laid between the stems, leaving the roots out, and earth was thrown upon the straw, burying the roots three or four inches. In pulling the cabbages the roots were all taken up with them, and not cur off. A covering of boards was laid on the pit, to shed rain. In the spring these cabbages came out in the best condition; the soft heads had filled up, and none of the cabbages had been frozen. HANDLING ENSILAGE Elder Evans, of Mount Lebanon, N. Y. gives the following as his method of taking corn-stalks from the field. He uses two poles about twenty feet long, extending the wheels. The corn stalks are put across these. This is a very handy loading and unloading. “We cut up a load,” he says, “ion about five minutes. It is carried up sixteen feet above the driving floor in the south and north corners of the barn, which is built of stone, and is 196 feet long and 50 wide. A floor strong enough for all weights, say barrels of sand, is built over the driving floor, extending from the top of one silo to the other. Here they are entirely out of the way. We have doors into the silos on each floor. The silos are thirty-seven floors, where the cattle stand. When we open a silo, we take off all the weights and cut a tunnel down to the middle floor, just large enough to throw the ensilage down. There we have a trap door in the next floor, through which we pass it by a tube into a box on wheels, containing enough to feed all the stock on one side of the stables. We use movable iron boxed to feed in. They swing in and out. Thus we take the ensilage from the whole top every day. We are now feeding ensilage twice a day to our whole herd of seventy-five head.” COWS AND THE CURRY-COMB It is probable that not one farmer in a hundred ever thinks of using such a thing as the curry-comb and brush on his cows, although those instruments are used regularly in the horse stable. Yet there is just as much necessity for keeping the skin of the cow in good condition as that of the horse. No matter whether the cow is suffered to run at large in the pasture all the time, or is kept in a stable or corral and fed, the process of currying and brushing will consume but little time and the farmer will be amply repaid for his trouble, both in appearance and increased yield given by the cows for their good treatment. That a currying is necessary for the health and is grateful to the animals may be seen by the habir which cows have of “brushing” each other for a half-hour at a time with the spiny surface of their tongues. The evident signs of satisfaction which they give when undergoing this process should furnish a hint to the observant farmer which needs but little trouble to act upon. In some parts of Europe where cows are kept in the barn nearly all the time, their coats are as carefully combed and attended to as is the hair of a child’s head, and it is regarded as a matter of necessity. No doubt this suggestion may be laughed at by many who are accustomed to let both horses and cows go almost uncared for from one year’s end to another; but the fact nevertheless remains that keeping a cow’s skin in good order and cleanly is of an much importance to her well-being as keeping her well supplied with nutritious food. – [Live Stock Monthly] GREEN FOOD SUPPLY While summer lasts it is not a very difficult matter to keep up a good supply of green food of different kinds for the poultry, even when they are confined to comparatively small yards; but when Jack Frost assets his sway, withering and browning the vegetation of all kinds within his reach, the outside supply of “greens” is suddenly cut short, and unless provisions have been made in anticipation of this, the poultry will be deprived of one great essential to success. Those who have enough land for a good sized garden can generally find room to grow enough green food for the winter supply of their birds, and poultry breeders who have large numbers of birds and plenty of land make it a point to grow a lot of green food especially for their fowls. The easiest vegetable to grow for this purpose, and one which is also the best on account of its excellent keeping qualities, is cabbage. Those who grow cabbage for home use in good quantities, or who grow it for market purposes, need not grow it especially for the poultry, for there are generally enough lose, spongy heads and waste leaves to give quite a large flock of fowls a generous and regular supply. Where there is not room enough on the place to grow the necessary winter greens, a good supply, say one hundred or more heads, of cabbage should be bought when the farmers and market gardeners are selling it off briskly in the falls, at which time it can be bought much cheaper than during the winter. In buying it, have it delivered with the roots on, just as it is pulled from the ground. Now take some good sand and put it in a dark part of the cellar, in which plant the cabbage deeply, up to the head, packing the cabbage as closely together as possible. and drawing the leaves us nicely around it. In this way cabbage can be kept fresh and good until spring, while it can always be readily gotten when needed. It can be kept nicely packed in the ground (though inverted) out in the garden or near by the house, and well covered with soil to protect it from the frost, but it is frequently anything but a “labor of love” to get at tit after a heavy freeze. Turnips, turnip tops, beets, onions, etc. are also used for the poultry during the winter, but cannot compare with cabbage for cheapness and handiness. It is time now to be planning to procure a winter supply of green stuff for poultry. – American Poultry Yard] HOUSEHOLD HINTS It rests you in sewing to change your position frequently. Well-ventilated bedrooms will prevent morning headache and lassitude. When eggs are scarce, remember one tablespoon of corn-starch will take the place of an egg in anything you cook. A little borax put in the water in which scarlet napkins and red- bordered towels are to be washed will prevent fading. Lay the green peel of cucumbers where the cockroaches will get at it. They will eat greedily of the poisonous juice and die. RECIPES BEEF SOUP – Take a shank of beef with plenty of meat upon it, put over in cold water, and boil five or six hours the day before using. The next day skim off the grease, put the jelly in soup kettle and one hour before serving add turnips, carrots, onions, cabbage and potatoes chopped fine in quantity desired. A few tomatoes and a little celery improves it. Season with salt and pepper, and drop in a few noodles. Three tablespoonful of rice may be added with the vegetables. CODFISH BALLS – Cut the fish in small pieces and put it to soak in lukewarm water over night. In the morning boil it twenty minutes; then change the water, pouring on boiling water and boil fifteen minutes longer. When cold, pick the fish to pieces, removing all bones and skin. Chop very fine, adding as much cold mashed potatoes as fish, a piece of butter and a beaten egg, and sweet milk enough to moisten. Mould into small balls, and fry a nice brown in hot lard or drippings. APPLE INDIAN PUDDING. – Into one quart of boiling milk stir a cup of corn meal. Into this stir a quart of sliced sweet apples. Add a cup of molasses and a teaspoonful of salt. Mix all together well. When ready to put into the oven, add two quarts of milk. Pour into a large, buttered pudding dish or pan, and bake slowly four hours. When cold, a clear amber-colored jelly will be formed throughout the pudding. The apples will be of a dark, rich brown. Altogether a most delicious dish. HISTORICAL NOTES Espousals before witnesses were considered in ancient days in England as constituting a valid marriage, if followed up within a limited time by the marriage of the church. However, much the established church might have endeavored to abrogate this practice, it was unquestionably the habit of the people before the reformation. It was derived from the Roman law. In the Samaritan Synagogue at Nablous there is an altar covered with a veil of yellow silk, and within this altar is kept a manuscript written, it is claimed, by Abishua, the son of Phineas, 3,500 years ago. It is seen by the congregation but once a year, when elevated above the priest’s head on the Day of Atonement. Three different Romans of position, Cassius, Scaurus and Fulvius are mentioned by Valerius Maximus as having been executed by their father and another son was banished by his father, Titus Aius. Cicero appears to admit a right of life and death even in case of an adopted son. FFIBERS FOR PAPER – A most interesting feature in the American Exhibition, which is to be shield in London next year will be a collection of American fibers suitable for paper making, etc. Mr. F. A. smith, of St. Louis, ahs been appointed a special commissioner for the collection of those fibrous plants. People are recognizing the danger attending the use of opium, and legislative bodies are being called upon to suppress the growing evil. The only cough mixture which does not contain opiates and yet is of remarkable efficacy, is Red Star Cough Cure. 25 cents. SLATES OF THE BARK. A peculiar black paper of Siam and Burmah, made from bark of certain trees, is used very much as are slates here. The writing upon it may be rubbed out by the application of betel leaves, just as slate writing is erased by means of a sponge. For twenty years Mrs. John Gemmill, Milroy, Mifflin County, Penna, could not walk, on account of an injury to the spine. One bottle of St. Jacobs Oil gave relief; the second enabled her to walk and cured her. TRADE MARKS – The antiquity of trade marks have been traced to be almost coeval with the industry of the human race. It has been found that Babylon had property symbols, and the Chinese claim that they had trade marks a thousand years before Christ. ADVERTISEMENTS AND JOKES – WILL COMBE BACK AND TRANSCRIBE LATER. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/thelamar960gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 45.9 Kb