Lamar County AlArchives News.....The Vernon Courier November 4, 1887 ************************************************ 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 December 29, 2007, 11:31 am MIcrofilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 4, 1887 Microfilm Ref Call #371 Microfilm Order #M1992.4966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE VERNON COURIER ALEX A. WALL, Editor and Publisher VERNON, LAMAR CO, ALA. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1887 Vol. II, No. 22 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR THE WEALTH OF LAMAR – RICH IN SILVER, GOLD, IRON AND COTTON The excitement over the silver and gold found on Cut Bank in this county has not dissipated as predicted; but on the contrary continues to grow. In last week’s issue we made mention of a nugget of gold which is said to be worth over five dollars. There has been more than a half dozen assays made of the --- and each one show sup considerable silver. The gold was found in the same that is attached to the rock in which the silver is found. A good specimen of silver ore from near Blowhorn was brought here last week, and the party bringing it reports large quantities of each ore in that neighborhood. New York capitalists together with a company of well-known business men of Columbus, Miss. consisting of Messrs. SIMON LOEB, TROST & SOLOMON, MAX NATHAN, Capt. F. --- LEIGH and others are showing their faith in the deposits - --- investing large sums of money. We have been reliably informed that a company who had an option on 80 acres of land given by Col. D. W. HOLLIS, of Angora, which would have expired on the 1st inst., sent a check of one thousand dollars on the 31st of Oct., and secured the land. There have been other recent sales for much larger sums. It is rumored that a small interest in 160 acres of land was sold a few days since in the Cut Bank neighborhood at a sum which marks the whole worth $12,000. That Lamar County is rich in iron every one admits; but seems that the more precious metals are almost as plentiful as iron. That our resources will remain hidden from the world much longer is barely possible, but it is true that we have done little to make them known. Our people are not given to blowing and booming things but prefer that men should come and investigate for themselves. According to the census of 1880 the yield of cotton in this county per acre is much greater than in the cotton belt but not once have we heard this just claim asserted. Capitalists have found this our and they are coming. There is another R. R. quietly but surely coming from Montgomery through this county to the great North West. Fifteen thousand dollars per mile has already been secured, and in less than two months this road will be in construction. We are very much obliged to our fair young lady friend, Miss HETTIE BRADLEY for the largest biscuit we ever saw. It is indeed a large lump of “wheat bread,” and we have placed it away for hard times. It is but just to Miss HETTIE to mention that her fair hands did not knead this biscuit, but was made by the horney hands of an honest (young) man at Sulligent, and sent to her, thence to us where we stop its transit. On second thought we keep it to shy at two year subscribers as it has all the necessary qualities of a brick bat and is much handier. TRIBUTE TO THE PRESS OF ALA. – [Birm. Herald] DEADWOOD’S BONANZA Deadwood, Dak, Oct. 25 – A slide of rock has occurred on the 160 foot level of the Iron Hill mine, bringing down ore of the estimated value of $100,000. A cave opened two weeks ago, revealing very rich ore, but it cannot compare with this. The assays are aid to give a return of about $500, and it is thought that a large body exists which will reach that value. A chunk as large as a man’s head is one mass of horn silver, so rich that part of it was sawed off, for the assays, and brought over from the mine and placed on exhibition in the First National Bank. “Excavations in Jerusalem on the ground belonging to the Russian Government have resulted in the discovery of remains of the ancient town wall and the position of the gates of the town during the lifetime of the Savior, through which the Savior passed to Golgotha. Grand Duke Sergius, president of the Palestine Society, invites subscriptions to a fund for the purpose of preserving these relics.” A NEW DISCOVERY [Jasper Headlight] – When the Artesian well was completed the --- was pronounced white sulphur and no one thought that a stream of gas issued from the pipe with the water. But such is the fact. One night last week Mr. JOHN MCQUSTION was at the well for the purpose of getting a drink. For some reason he struck a match and held it near the stream, immediately the escaping gas was ignited and for some seconds a blue blaze burned brightly and finally exhausted itself and went out. The experiment was repeated several times with the same result. It is generally believed that any quantity of natural gas exists beneath and that by boring a few feet deeper it could be secured in quantities large enough to be utilized for any purpose. That we have natural gas and oil in any quantities right here in Jasper, there is no doubt. THANKSGIVING DAY A proclamation by the President of the United States: The goodness and the mercy of God which has followed the American people during all the days of the past year, claim their grateful recognition and humble acknowledgment. But His omnipotent power he has protected us from war and pestilence, and from every national calamity. But his gracious favor the earth has yielded a generous return to the labor of the husbandman, and every path of honest toil has led to comfort and contentment. By his loving kindness the hearts of our people have been replenished with fraternal sentiment and patriotic endeavor, and by his unerring guidance we have been directed in the way of national prosperity. To the end that we may, with one accord, testify our gratitude for all these blessings, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the Untied States, do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the 24th day of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by all the people of the land. On that day let all secular work and employment be suspended, and let our people assemble in their accustomed places of worship and with prayer and songs of praise give thanks to our Heavenly father for all that He has done for us, while we humbly implore the forgiveness of our sins and a continuance of His mercy. Let families and kindred be reunited on that day and let their hearts, filled with kindly cheer and affectionate reminiscences, be turned in thankfulness to the source of all their pleasures and the giver of all that makes the day glad and joyous. And in the midst of our plenty, and our happiness, let us remember the poor, the needy, and the unfortunate, and by our gifts of charity and ready benevolence let us increase the number of those also who, with grateful hearts, shall join in our thanksgiving. In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal, caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twenty-fifth day of our lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Seven, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and twelfth. Grover Cleveland, By the President, T. F. Bayard, Sec. of State HON. N. H. R. DAWSON TALKS Washington, Oct. 25 – Special to the Age: Your correspondent at Washington had a long chat with Hon. N. H. R. Dawson, the Commissioner of Education. Col. Dawson had just left your br—y congressman, J. H. BANKHEAD, who yesterday secured the appointment of Mr. Throckmorton as Dr. Winn’s successor. “I meet every day people from all sections of the country, and with but few exceptions they all want Cleveland. They say he has been an honest President, and has carried out every promise he made before his election. In speaking of Col. Bankhead, Col. Dawson said that the sixth district could not have sent a better man to represent her in the halls of Congress than JOHN H. BANKHEAD. Col. BANKHEAD’S position on the tariff was satisfactory to his constituents, as he stood firmly and squarely on the Democratic platform. Col. BANKHEAD has been very busy today at the War Department looking up the records for some of his constituents. He returned home tonight on the 11 o’clock train. $25.00 REWARD I will pay $25.00 for the arrest and delivery to the jail at Vernon, or to any jail, of one BARTLEY RANDOLPH who escaped from the jail at Vernon about the 1st of Oct. last. OSCAR HALEY, Jailer C. S. W. PRICE JAS. A. HUDSON PRICE & HUDSON Corner Main and Market Streets (Blair’s Corner – 69 Main. 76 Market) Columbus, Mississippi. Shoes, boots, hats, rubbers, umbrellas, shoe findings & c. Our Specialties – Zeigler’s Hand-sewed and custom shoes, Boyden’s Hand-sewed and custom shoes, Fanst’s Hand-sewed and custom shoes. New firm, new goods, and satisfactory prices. Location convenient. Business solicited. Equity and promptness assured. Come to see us. Look! Look! The Train is coming. Get ready for a ride but before starting call and let G. C. BURNS sell you a nice bill of groceries at rock bottom figures. West side Court square. MAX NATHAN, for MIRLOR BUSECK Dealer in Wines, liquors, cigars, and tobacco. Capt. ECKFORD’S Old Stand, No. 63, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. City Shaving and Hair Dressing Parlors. TITUS GILMER, Proprietor. The best Hair oil, Bay Run, and Tonic always s on hand. Razors put in order. Hot, cold and shower baths at all hours. Under Gilmer Hotel., Columbus, Miss. FARMER’S WAREHOUSE We again offer our Warehouse for the Storage of Cotton for the season of 1887-88 and our facilities are unsurpassed by any other warehouse in this city for handling and storing cotton. Our camping house and stables are large and comfortable, for both man and beast – plenty of good water in yard for stock. We will give to our customers our personal attention, and see that no one goes away dissatisfied. We will have with us this season JOHN MARCHBANKS, of Lamar County at the stable; JAS. L. PETETE, of Pickens will be at the Shed; MART WOODS of Pickens will be the night watchman. Our Mr. FELIX GUNTER will have charge of the Cotton shed. All cotton shipped to us by river or railroad will receive our prompt and personal attention. No charge for drayage. Thanking you for your patronage and past favors. We hope by kind treatment to receive a continuance of same., J. G. SHULL & Co., Columbus, Miss. Sept 9, 1887 WALKER & DONOGHUE, Dealers in Staple and Fancy groceries and plantation supplies Columbus Miss. Keep constantly on had a full supply of all goods usually kept in a first-class grocery house. Give us a call when you are in the city. Mr. D. R. RECTOR is connected with the above firm and will be pleased to see his friends and will sell them goods at rock bottom prices. $100 to $300 a month can be made working for us. Agents preferred who can furnish their own horses and give their whole time to the business. Spare moments may be profitably employed also. S. F. Johnson &* Co., 1013 Main St., Richmond, Va. P M. ROWLETT J. P. ROWLETT T. W. KIRKLAND P. M. ROWLETT & Son Manufacturers and Dealers in Fine plug, twist, and smoking tobacco. New Concord, Kentucky. Established 1867. Cash Store. A. A. SUMMERS S. F. PENNINGTON SUMMERS & PENNINGTON’S , Special announcement for Fall and Winter. The best selected stock of general merchandise ever brought to Vernon. Now on exhibition fine clothing and dress goods at giving away prices, hosiery and furnishing goods at astonishingly low prices. A fine line of notions in abundance at a great discount. No lady can afford to buy elsewhere before seeing my goods and prices. Bargains in shoes, boots, and hats, never heard of before in Vernon. A full line of medicines, hardware, and goods of general utility. Call and see the attraction for yourself. A full line of groceries constantly in store. W. G. RICHARDS & Son – Dealers in general merchandise and country produce. Fernbank, Alabama. Not in favor of two weeks court, but selling goods low for cash. Headquarters for dry goods, notions, general merchandise, hats, caps, boots, shoes & clothing. Choice family groceries, including the best coffees, crockery, queensware, earthen and wooden ware, and a thousand and one “Nick Nack’s” which can not be enumerated always in stock. A car load of flour just received, which will be sold at a small margin above cost. We mean business, and I will sell any and all of our goods at rock-bottom prices. Columbus prices paid for cotton, hides, chickens, eggs, and all country produce. Please ask for what you want, we like to show our goods. Clothing and hats. When you want a first-class article in the clothing line or a first class shirt or hat, call upon the clothing and hat store where you can select from a very large, nice stock of all kinds of goods for men’s wear. We deal especially in men’s goods, fitting a man from head to foot. We carry suits from $6.00 to $30.00. We have attached to our store a Tailoring Department, with a large stock of piece goods and trimmings to make suits to order. Call and see us when in the city. BUTLER & TOPP, No. 55 Main, Columbus, Miss. Spring and Summer Goods. F. OGDEN & Son. Cansler, Alabama. Dry goods, boots, and shoes. Dress goods, prints, notions, etc. Also keep constantly on hand, flour, meat, sugar, and coffee all of which will be sold as cheap as the cheapest. A fine line of snuff and tobacco and in fact everything usually kept in a first-class dry goods store. Give us a call and be convinced that we mean what we say. We wish to call especial attention to our wool carder which is now in first-class repair. We have with us Mr. W. T. TROTTER, an experienced hand in carding, and who will take pleasure in giving prompt attention to all wool brought to our carder. F. OGDEN & Son. Cansler, Ala. COLUMBUS MARBLE WORKS. Monuments and Headstones of every description furnished to order with the best of stock. I invite orders for anything in my line from all parts of the country. Don’t be deceived before calling at my yard, for seeing is satisfaction. Everything warranted. LIST OF PRICES OF PLAIN HEADSTONES LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS 3 ft. 0 in. x 1 ft 0 in x 2 in $12 3 ft 6 in. x 1 ft 2 in x 2 in $15 4 ft. 0 in. x 1 ft. 4 in x 2 in $20 5 ft 0 in. x 1 ft 6 in x 2 in $25 All work done on short notice. Material and work warranted the best. Correspondence solicited. W. H. NEWLON, Columbus, Miss. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama THE LETTER – Poem ISABEL’S BUSY DAY – How Billy Balked And Bell Found A Husband ROYAL RECREATION King Otto of Bavaria, whose mental condition is really pitiable, has now taken to peeling potatoes for a pastime. At last accounts he claimed to have a contract to peel all the potatoes used in the Munich hotels. It is so rare that a monarch takes a whim in the direction of useful labor that we are constrained at this moment to regard Otto as the most useful divine-right potatoes in Europe. When the Czar of Russia takes to sawing wood and the Emperor of Austria learns the shoemaking trade we shall hold that the European end of civilization is moving upward in the scale – [N. Y. World] ECONOMY IN DRESS – A Problem Easy To Discuss But Very Difficult To Solve – (How to dress economically) TALMAGE’S SERMON – The Brooklyn Preacher Occupies “Unoccupied Fields” PAGE 3 ----- FRIEND ----- Relations To The Pro---Classes ---- AND COMMENTS (can’t read) BLAINE AND FORAKER – The Ohio Men’s Severe Arraignment of James G’s Veracity A GREAT MISTAKE – General Rosecran’s Comments On The Position Of The G. A. R. TUTTLE REPUDIATED LOSING A FORTUNE – A True Story About Seventeen One Thousand Dollar Bills Small jokes and advertisements Ad for Ko-Ko Tulu 0- The best medicine in the worlds, and a delicious chewing gum - cures indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia, foul breath – will last five years. Ad for Kress Tonic Company – malaria or fever and ague cure PAGE 4 THE COURIER PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY LOCALS Several commercial drummers in town this week. Esq. ROBT. BRADLEY will move into his new residence in a few days. Mayor and Mrs. WIMBERLEY visited friends in Fayette County last week. A $185.00 organ has been ordered for the M. E. Church at Vernon. Dr. W. A. BROWN and lady returned from Amory on e day this week. Mrs. MACE and son ETHEL visited Mrs. D. R. RECTOR at Columbus this week. A big day among the horse traders is anticipated next Saturday (tomorrow) in town. W. B. SPANN, who is doing business for a Columbus house is up on a visit to his family. We hear that lumber has been laid on the ground at Crews for the building of the depot. Mrs. LAURA COBB and DICK MORTON went to Columbus last Saturday and returned the same day. The Tax Collector is on his first round these days. He will be at Vernon on Saturday the 12th. Look out for the Alabama Great Northwestern Rail Road. It will tap this county ere long, and perhaps the town of Vernon. Mr. E. W. BROCK visited the city of Memphis last week. He purchased a well selected stock of goods for his store at Crews. If those of our citizens owning lots in town would build residents upon them a nice revenue would be turned in each month there from. What has become of the bored well project? Don’t let it go by. Who knows but what natural gas lies beneath us panting for an outlet. Commissioner’s Court next Monday. If you have any business with this honorable body call on them at the Court House during their sitting. At last OSCAR HALEY has got his stable in good shape and fixed up nicely. It now shows off a 100 per cent better than at the old location. We regret to announce the serious illness of Miss EUNICE MCCLAIN. Hope she will soon recover her usual health. Also little BENTON NESMITH is sick. Several families passed the other day en route for Arkansas. We predict in about twelve months they will pass through town en route from Ark– a–n-a-s-a-w. Miss LOU STONE, a pupil of the High school and who has been confined to her room by sickness for the last week, is we are pleased to mention quite herself again. Bids for the carrying of the U. S. mail from Vernon to the town of Fern bank will be received till the 3rd of January. The route from Vernon to Columbus will be discontinued after July 1888. Miss IDA GUYTON is assisting in the High school. We congratulate the Principal in engaging the intelligent and amiable Miss IDA as an assistant. She is worthy of the position. Our farmers are busy hauling off their cotton. It seems they are all going to Columbus. Well, really it is a hard matter to give up the dear old town, but unless she builds the Tombigbee Rail Road, she will have to go. We appreciated any news our friends or subscribers will send us from their beat or neighborhood. When you come to town call and tell us the news in order that we may print it. Rev. HEWITT on Wednesday night last at the Church administered the ordinance of baptism and admitted into full fellowship of the church, Misses ALMEDIE PENNINGTON, BLANCHE REDDEN and ICY SUMMERS, and Mr. W. R. IRWIN. Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, with their invalid daughter, Miss HARRIETT went on a visit last Saturday evening to Dr. GREEN SPRINGFIELD, at Townly in Walker Co. Rev. SPRINGFIELD returned Wednesday, Mrs. S. and daughter will remain for awhile. We are ever willing to give any information in regard to the construction of the Tombigbee Railroad.; but when we know nothing to give in regard to the road, how can we? We pause for an echo. Those of our citizens who profess to know so much about the road are very reticent as to impart the good news. We have a faint hope that the road will be built, but when, we much confess we are at a loss to say. As we recently heard one of our most estimable citizens remarked in regard to the road, he had a regard “for truth: and hence they had nothing to say. Now we have an exalted regard for truth and consequently we have nothing to say on the matter. We earnestly solicit those having anything that will be of interest to the road to calla t our office and inform us, if it is worthy of note we will gladly give it. As to the minerals along and adjacent to the proposed line there is no doubt, yet some doubt its quantity, while others learned in mineralogy say it is inexhaustible. VERNON LODGE, NO. 45 – I. O. O. F Meet at 8 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, N. G. M. W. MORTON, Sec. VERNON LODGE, NO. 888, A. F. AND A. M. Regular Communications 8 p.m. 1st Saturday in each month. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, W. M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. NOTICE Pursuant to and by virtue of a commission issued by the Hon. Secretary of state on the 24th day of September 1887, to the undersigned as incorporators of the Alabama Great Northwestern Railway Company, we will open, or cause to be opened, books of subscription to the Capital Stock of said Railway Company on the 19th day of November, 1887, at the Court House of the County of Lamar in the town of Vernon between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p. m. E. B. JOSEPH W. F. JOSEPH J. W. WOOLFOLK NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, Sept 12, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the following named setter has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or in his absence the Clerk Circuit Court of Lamar county Alabama, at Vernon, Ala. on November 12th, 1887. Homestead, No. 11771, ANDERSON W. WILLIAMS, for the SE ¼. Sec 12, T 13, R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: JAMES S. LOCKHART, of Beaverton, Ala, CALVIN C. CHAFFIN, of Wayside, Ala. THOS. B. SMITH, of Beaverton, Ala., THOMS. LEE, Wayside, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register NORMAL MUSICAL INSTITUTE. – A. J. SHOWALTER, Principal Prof. SHOWALTER will hold another session of his popular Normal musical Institutes at Vernon, Alabama commencing November 21st and continuing four weeks. Tuition for adults $5.00 For those over 12 and under 15 $4.00 For children under 12 years $3.00 This school is for all who wish to learn music, and it affords the best opportunity the people of Alabama and Mississippi could possibly have. Prof. SHOWALTER is acknowledged to be the best musician and teacher in the south, and he is in correspondence with other good teachers, whom he hopes to secure as Assistants in the school. If possible a first rate piano, organ, violin, and guitar teacher will be secured, and also a teacher for the children’s class. For any additional information, call on or write to Dr. R. L. BRADLEY, Vernon, Ala. BUENA VISTA NORMAL COLLEGE – Buena Vista, Mississippi – Some Advantages – Short-hand, type-writing, telegraphy, music, art, elocution, and a fine library. Remarks: Expenses per month, for board and tuition $10.00. Thirteen courses of study and nine teachers. Six states represented, besides twenty-two counties in Miss. Enrollment is 271. Ladies board with one of the Principals, gentlemen, with W. J. Parker. Next session opens August 30th, 1887. For a new catalogue, Address: J. S. DICKEY, A. B. Buena Vista, Miss. Chickasaw County. Mention this paper. NORTH MISSISSIPPI FEMALE COLLEGE This college, chartered June 13th, 1870, is now enjoying a very prosperous day in its history. The faculty is experiences, and able and have a standard of work, equal to any Female College in the south. Send for Catalogue. Address. P. A. SCOTT, Verona, Miss. Fall term opens August 29, 1887. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL – Vernon Alabama An English classical and mathematical Academy for the education of both sexes. Instrumental and vocal music a specialty. W. K. BORWN, L. I. Principal. B. H. WILKERSON, Assistant Teacher. Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, Music Teacher. The scholastic year is divided into two sessions – the Fall and the Spring. The falls session opens Monday October 3rd, 1887. A systematic Course of Study has been arranged, and students on entering will be examined and classed with reference to what they know, afterwards thoroughness alone will secure promotion to higher studies in the course. Much attention will be given to the government and discipline of the school and this as well as the methods of instruction will be in every way up with the times. MUSIC. This important department will be ably presided over by Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, who is a teacher possessing every ability natural and acquired, and of successful experience. Those who place their daughters here may safely expect their advancement to be commensurate with that of those in the best schools of the county. Thorough Base will be taught free of charge. Mrs. Shields will also instruct the entire school will be drilled daily in Penmanship, Dictation, Vocal music, and Calisthenics. This school offers great inducements to those who wish to secure a thorough and practical education. No place can offer better advantages for establish and maintaining a good permanent school than Vernon. The refinement and culture of the society and the healthfulness of the locality makes this a place well suited for educating the young. Expenses are as low as any first class school can offer. TUITION Primary Per month $1.50 Intermediate Per month 2.00 Common School Studies 2.50 Languages 3.00 Higher mathematics sciences &c 3.50 Music 3.00 Contingent Fee Per Term .50 Board $7.00 per moth. For further particulars, address the Principal at Vernon, Ala. FERN BANK HIGH SCHOOL – The Premium School of Lamar. Enrollment last session 112. The 6th Session will open October 24, 1887, and continue 9 scholastic months. J. R. GUIN, Principal. Miss JALA GUIN, 1st Assistant. This school is in a very prosperous condition. The Faculty is able and fully up with the latest and best methods of instruction. the school is carefully graded and no pupil is permitted to advance until thoroughly prepared. Special inducements given to boarding pupils. Every effort will be made to improve those entrusted to our care, both morally and intellectually. The resent faculty having been elected unanimously for three years feel somewhat flattered; and feel safe in guaranteeing perfect satisfaction to all. We especially invite young men and young ladies who intend teaching to give us a trial. We know of no town offering better inducements to educate the young than Fern bank. The people are social and refined. The locality is remarkably healthy. The school room has been enlarged and is well fitted up in way of charts, maps, globes, etc. Expenses are lower than any other first class school can offer. Tuition: Primary per month $1.25 Intermediate per month $1.50 Common School $2.00 High school $2.50 Incidental fee per quarter 20c. Board $7.00 per month. Two lessons in Vocal Music per day free to the entire school. For full particulars address the Principal at Fern Bank, Alabama. BILL HAMILTON with S. BAUMGARTEN dealer in staple and fancy dry-goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc. Aberdeen, Mississippi. Highest market price paid for cotton. G. W. RUSH B. F. REED New Cash Store. BUSH & REED, Vernon, Alabama. Dealer in Dry goods and groceries, boots, and shoes, hats and caps, clothing, hardware, Queensware, etc. which is offered at bottom prices for cash or produce. Our stock of clothing is complete and first-class. A superb and well selected lot of notions. We have a large and handsome line of school books, also inks, pens, and paper. Always keep constantly on hand a full stock of Patent Medicines. DR. R. L. BRADLEY, Dental Surgeon. Vernon, Alabama. Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Lamar and adjacent counties. All work neatly executed, and satisfaction guaranteed; but in no case will responsibility for breaks, warps or shrinkage be assured. Positively no work done on time, unless a satisfactory note be given. Grateful for the liberal patronage extended heretofore. Hope to merit a continuance of the same. HUGH PENNINGTON’S Livery and Feed Stable. Centrally located within 50 yards of the Court House. Vernon, Ala. My Price for feeding and taking care of horses shall be as cheap as the cheapest. The public generally is invited to five me a call. Respectfully, HUGH PENNINGTON. Clothing! Clothing! At A. COBB & Son Dealer in General Merchandise. Ladies best fitting (picture of a corset) always in store, and at prices to suit the ladies. Our summer stock is complete – consisting of ladies fine dress goods, ladies shoes, men’s shoes, boots, hats, etc. Our stock of clothing of the best quality, which we are offering at a small margin above cost. We are selling cheap. We mean what we say. Don’t fail to call when you are in town. We have a lot of Iron Foot plows which we will sell very low (picture of iron foot plow). Very Respectfully. A. COBB & Son Ho! (picture of canteen) Every one that Thirst food and lodging for man, and provender for horses can be had to live and let live prices at the WIMBERLEY House, Vernon, Ala. L. M. WIMBERLY, Proprietor Gilmer Hotel. Columbus, Miss. This establishment has changed hands and will be thoroughly overhauled and refurnished and first-class accommodations guaranteed and charges will be moderate. A. W. KING, Proprietor ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to collection of claims SAM’L M. MEEK, WM. C. MEEK - S. M. & W. C. MEEK, Attorneys and Counselors at law. Office on Military Street, (Opposite Court House), Columbus, Miss. Will practice in the Courts of Lamar County, Alabama J. D. MCCLUSKEY – Attorney-at-law and Solicitor in Chancery Vernon, Ala. will practice in the Circuit Courts of Lamar, Marion, Fayette, and Walker. The Federal Court and Supreme Court of Ala. Special attention given to collection of claims. NESMITH & SANFORD, Attorneys-at-law will practice in all the Courts of Lamar, Fayette, and adjoining counties. THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala. J. B. SANFORD, Fayette, C. H., Ala. S. J. SHIELDS – Attorney-at-law and Solicitor in Chancery. Vernon, Alabama. Will practice in the Courts of Lamar and the counties of the District. Special attention given to collection of claims. VERNON CIRCUIT, FAYETTE C. H. DISTRICT, M. E. CHURCH SOUTH APPOINTMENTS Vernon, 4th Sunday 11 am and 7 ½ pm. Springfield Chap. 11 am, 1st Sunday, Moscow 3 ½ pm 1st Sunday. Lebanon 11 am 2nd Sunday. Newman Chap. 3 ½ pm 2nd Sunday. New Hope 11 am 3rd Sunday. Mt. Nebo 3 pm G. L. HEWITT, Pastor District Conference will embrace the 5th Sunday in July. M. B. PITTS Aberdeen, Mississippi Cheapest grocery house in the city. Staple and Fancy groceries. Bargains for cash every day. J. R. BANKHEAD, of Cansler, Lamar County, is with this firm, and respectfully requests his friends to visit him when in the city. He will sell goods very low. Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (picture of a rifle) Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary Chicago Scale Co. 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