Lamar County AlArchives News.....The Vernon Courier November 18, 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, 11:39 am Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 18, 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 18, 1887 Vol. II, No. 24 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR AN ACCOUNT OF THE HANGING OF THE FOUR ANARCHIST IN CHICAGO GOOD NEWSPAPER MEN SPEND WISELY Look most to your spending. No matter what comes in, if more goes out you will always be poor. The art is not in making money, but in keeping it; little expenses, like mice in a barn, when they are many, make great waste. Hair by hair heads get bald. Straw by straw, the thatch goes off the cottage, and drop by drop, the rain comes into the chamber. A barrel is soon empty, if the tap leaks but a drop a minute. When you mean to save, begin with your mouth; there are many thieves down the red lane. The ale jug is a great waste. In all other things keep within compass. In clothes, choose suitable and lasting stuff, and not tawdry fineries. To be warm is the main thing; never mind the looks. Never stretch your legs farther than the blanket will reach, or you will soon be cold. A fool many make money, but it needs a wise man to spend it. Remember, it is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one going. If you give all to back and board, there is nothing left for savings bank. Fare hard an work hard while you are young, and you have a chance of rest when you are old. – [The American art Printer] (same advertisements) PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY VERNON, ALABAMA THE FOUR FLIES – poem A YOUNG NAPOLEON – His Financial Crash and a Noble Woman – (short story) AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE – (describing an extraordinary medical case) UNCLE SAM’S BOOKS – Remarkable Increase of Useless Government Publications IN A FIERY FURNACE – How Crude Pig Iron Is Refined And Shaped In Rolling Mills DETECTION OF HOT BEARINGS M. Gerboz has devised an apparatus by which an audible and visible signal is given to the engine driver if any part of the machinery to which the apparatus is fitted should become unduly hot…….. FACTS FOR ---- (can’t read) PAGE 3 A PUERILE EXHIBITION – Episode due to the Disloyal Talk of Tuttle and Foraker THE PEOPLE’S PARTY – Indiana Editor Tells Why Democracy Was Victorious In 1876 And 1884 PRESS COMMENTS – (political statements) WASHINGTON MONUMENT – Unique Phases Exhibited By It During A Thunderstorm Small advertisements and jokes PAGE 4 THE COURIER PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY LOCALS Don’t forget the singing Sunday night at the Church. Dr. R. J. REDDEN of Cansler was in town Monday. Prof. SHOWALTER will conduct the singing Sunday night at the Church, free to all. WILLIE SUMMERS left Monday to attend a Commercial College at Lexington, Ky. Mr. J. C. TRAPP, a prominent farmer of near Columbus was in town Wednesday. Read in this issue the account of the hanging of the four Anarchist in Chicago. The proceedings of the Commissioners Court will appear next week. Mr. CURTIS WILLIAMS a popular merchant of Millport was in town last Sabbath. The Commissioners drew the juries for the Spring and Fall terms of the Circuit Court this week. Very many thanks to our friends who have called and settled for the Courier recently. Let others do likewise. J. W. CLEARMAN, of the firm of RUSH & Co, says he means to sell goods for the cash, otherwise, not at all. Col. B. S. W. BEARD, of Pickens County, spent last Saturday night in town. His beautiful daughter, Miss JOSIE, and an amiable young lady, Miss ALICE WALLER was with him. Rev. HEWITT and JAS M. SPRINGFIELD left Monday for the city of Tuskaloosa, to attend the annual Conference of the M. E. Church. Mayor WIMBERLEY and Dr. BURNS received a shipment of goods Tuesday from Memphis, by the K. C. M. & B. rail road. The goods were delivered at Sulligent. We open books for subscription to the capital stock of the Alabama Great Northwestern Railway Co. at the court House on Saturday the 19th. Prof. C. C. HOLLIDAY commenced a school at Oak Grove, three and a half miles west of town on Monday last. The Prof. is an able instructor. After first day of Dec. 1887 you will find your accounts with W. G. MIDDLETON for collection, if not settled before that time. Respt. G. W. RUSH & Co. On the 5th inst. at the old Furnace Church three miles west of town a Farmers Wheel was organized with twenty-four members. This is the largest number, we are informed, every enrolled at the first in the county. D. G. W. HOLLIS, Pres. J. E. PENNINGTON, Sec. Rev. T. N. SHELTON and J. N. PROPST, of Millport, gave us a call last Friday. Also, W. A. DRIVER, of same place called on Monday. The first and last named gentlemen subscribed for the Courier; the second named already being a subscriber. Saturday last Mr. J. H. REAL of near Detroit, called at our office with a specimen of silver ore and a gold specimen which is found on his place in fine quantities. The probability is that friend REAL has a mine of both silver and gold. Rev. R. G. ISBELL, the principal worker in the prospective Millport Normal College has been in town this week in the interest of the enterprise. Mr. ISBELL is a gentleman of considerable erudition and energy; hence the success of School is a certainty. Please remember that we need money just as same as any one. So come and pay us. We have furnished you reading matter a good while, for which cost no cash. We are not jesting about his matter; We Need The Money. Mr. LON BURNS and family have moved to town. See two Sheriff’s Sale in this issue. Col. NESMITH is unable to be in office, caused from sickness. Judge COBB, is as we go to press, we are pleased to note resting in an improved condition. His many friends join us in the hope that he may recover. The Judge is the first friend we ever had in Vernon, and it pains us to see him sick. Thursday morning as Esq. JOHN GILMER was driving two mules to a wagon loaded with two bales of cotton the mules became frightened and ran at a rapid rate causing the Esqr. To fall under the wagon, the wheels passed over his hips bruising him considerably. He also received a bad wound on the head. SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Lamar County, and State of Alabama, in favor of W. Y. ISBELL, Defendant, and JOHN T. MILLER, Claimant for the sum of $36.80, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against Z. R. GUIN out of the goods, chattels, lands, and tenements of the said Z. R. GUIN. I have levied on the following real estate, to-wit: NE ½ of SE ½ Sec 5 T 13 R 14, ten acres of the west side, west lying and being in this county and state. Therefore, according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at Public Auction, for cash all the right, title and interest of the above-named Z. R. GUIN in and to the above described property on the second day of January 1888, it being the first Monday in said month, during the legal hours of sale, at the Court House door in the town of Vernon in Lamar County and state of Alabama. Dated at Vernon, this 16th day of November, 1887. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Lamar County and state of Alabama, in favor of A. A. SUMMERS for $384.42 and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against I. C. HILL out of the goods, chattels, lands, and tenements of the said I. C. HILL, I have levied on the following personal property to-wit: Nine hundred pounds of lint cotton and fifty bushels of corn. Therefore, according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at public auction, for cash all the right, title, and interest of the above named I. C. HILL in and to the above described personal property on the 5th day of December 1887, during the legal hours of sale at the Court house door in the town of Vernon. Dated at Vernon this 19th day of November 1887. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, November 4, 1887 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of this intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge of Lamar County, Ala, at Vernon, Ala on Dec 28th, 1887, viz: Homestead No. 11492 MATTHEW T. DAVIS, for the NW ¼ Sec 32 T 14 R 16W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: JOSEPH SLOAN, J. C. LOGGAINS, WILLIAM SMITH, and SAMUEL SLOAN, all of Vernon PO, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register 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 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. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/theverno1563gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 19.2 Kb