Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER December 9, 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 August 12, 2010, 7:59 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History December 9, 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, DECEMBER 9, 1887 Vol. II, No. 27 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR The Fiftieth Congress convened last Monday. Jasper Eagle: The press and material for the new Republican newspaper at Jasper has arrived and the first issue, we learn, will appear next Tuesday. And just here mark the prediction we venture to make that the establishment of this paper will be the entering wedge to the defeat and utter downfall of the Republican party of Walker County. There are some things which thrives all the better in the darkest ignorance but dies so soon as the light of knowledge is let in thereon. PRINTING THE CODE A new Republican paper will soon be started at Jasper to be called “The Protectionist.” The main stock holders are gen. J. W. Burk, Mobile; J. G. Chamberlain, Sheffield; and B. M. Long, Jasper. Now the question is what is it going to protect? The Company’s money, we suppose. Toying with a newspaper as a plaything is not as funny as some think it is. The lesson has to be experienced to be thoroughly understood as some of our neighbors know. Free Lance. Miss Deborah Green, of the fifth District says the Nashville Banner…… Selma Mail Stephen Bailey, a South Carolina fiend…… A MODEL MAN THE ANARCHISTS – [Atlanta Constitution] MOBBED IN MISSISSIPPI – Three Negroes Taken out of jail – two killed and one disappears – Memphis, Dec. 4 The Interstate Commerce Commission today rendered a decision in the case of Wm. Council vs the Western & Atlantic Railroad. Council, the colored principal of at Huntsville, Ala industrial school, was forced from the regular passenger coach on that road into a “Jim Crow’ car, a half coach provided for colored people. the opinion by Commissioner Morrison holds that colored people may be assigned separate cars on equal terms, without advantage to either race, and with increased comfort to both; that complainant paid the same far as other first-class passengers, and it was only fair dealing and common honesty that he should have security and convenience of travel for which his money had been taken; that the car furnished was only second class in the comforts of travel, and the road must furnish colored people who buy first-class tickets accommodations equally safe and comfortable with other first-class passengers. KILLED ABOUT A DOG – Terrible Affray in Walker Co a Few Days Ago Fayette Court House, Ala. Nov. 30 – News reached this place Tuesday night that HARMON HYDE, son of WM. A. HYDE, of this county, a young man about 21 years old, was shot and killed by Dr. D. H. CAMAK, near Eldridge, in the northeast corner of Fayette, or just over the county line in Walker County yesterday. The deceased’s uncle and aunt, JAMES H. HYDE and wife, left here last night to go to the scene of the tragedy; to attend the funeral services of the unfortunate youth. The facts of the killing, as reported here, are that young HYDE and his uncle, JOHN HYDE, and one VOLLEY EDNEY, were passing Dr. CAMAK’S house, and one of the three shot and killed the Doctor’s dog, when the Doctor came out and made some remark – did not learn what, and after the trio had left, they heard a gun or pistol fire at CAMAK’S house, whereupon they returned and raised a difficulty, and fired into the house, when CAMAK got his double- barrel shotgun and killed HARMON HYDE. No other facts or particulars have yet been reported or ascertained. NAILED HIM OUT Montgomery, Dec. 4 – A division in the Methodist Church here today over the question of a newly appointed pastor resulted in one faction nailing up the church doors tonight to prevent the new man from preaching. Editor Courier: My dear sir: Please allow me space in the columns of our county paper to communicate to the teachers and township superintendents of Lamar County a part of the substance of a “Circular Letter” written by Solomon Palmer, State superintendent of Education, and published in the November issue of the Alabama Teacher’s Journal of Education. In his advice to the teachers and township superintendents, the State Superintendent says, “More care than ever will be necessary under the new law, to have contracts properly signed and approved by county superintendents. Heretofore there has been great laxity, especially as to transfers. It will be just as necessary under the present law to have written contracts for transfers as any other. Every child within the educational age should be assigned and its share of the school fund be given to some school, either in or out of the township so that the teacher of the school to which the child is assigned, will ten receive the benefit of the school fund, whether the child attends school or not. Under the new law teachers can only be paid at the end of the quarter or month, and they will have to attend promptly on the day set by the superintendent to pay them, or they are likely to lose their pay or at best, wait another quarter or month for it.” The Teachers and Township Superintendents of Lamar Co. will please to take due notice of this, and proceed at once to meet the local requirements above enumerated. The Township Superintendents will please to put into each teacher’s contract the estimate d amount in dollars and cents which he is to receive per month, so that I will know how to make out my monthly pay roll. I am very Respectfully, B. H. WILKERSON, Co. Supt. Of Ed. Vernon, Ala. Nov. 29, 87 G. W. RUSH J. W. CLEARMAN New Cash Store. G. W. RUSH & CO., Vernon Alabama. We take the liberty of enlightening the World and the community particularly with the information that our full stock of dry goods, and groceries, boots, and shoes, hats and caps, hardware, cutlery pocket knives, Queens ware, etc. A superb and well selected lot of notions. Which is offered at bottom prices for cash or produce. 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. 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. 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. Miss TILLIE H. BAILEY, Columbus, Mississippi Fashionable Millinery. Hats and bonnets trimmed to order. Hats, bonnets, plumes, ribbons, feathers, and flowers of latest styles always on hand. No shop worn-goods sold. I have also a large stock of Hair goods for sale cheap. Also Sole Agent for Mme. Williamson’s Corsets. Everybody invited to call and examine goods before purchasing elsewhere. Place of business-dwelling between Morgan, Robertson, & Co. and Dowing Boarding House on Market Street. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama LOVE’S ROSE – Poem HORSESHOE BRAGG – What Happened After He Left Deadwood Camp – [T. H. CARRUTH, in Chicago Tribune] Deadwood, Dak., Sept 5, 1876…….. KING OF MENDICANTS – The Extraordinary Cares of an English Gentleman of the Last Century THE HUMAN JAW – Curious Statistics Gathered by an Eating-House Fiend GRAND ARMY POLITCS – DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY SPIRIT OF THE PRESS MR. CLEVELAND’S ORATORSHIP PAGE 3 ---USH TURKEY ---EADS TO THE NORTH MATERNAL INSTINCTS OF WOLVES Small advertisements and jokes PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published every Friday LOCALS Apples and oranges at Dr. BURNS store. Just fifteen days from today till Christmas. W. B. MORTON visited his father’s family last week. He only remained a day or two. Our esteemed friend, Mr. NEWT TRULL, gave us pleasant calls this week. Messrs. WOODSON and JACKSON are delivering fruit trees in town this week. Three prisoners are languishing in jail one a white woman and two negro men. The merchants at Sulligent we hear are doing a lively business, since they opened up. The proceeds of the musical concert next Tuesday night will be given to the church. Messrs JAKE GATMAN and S. H. BERG two prominent citizens of Aberdeen, was in town last week. A new post office called Conway has been established in the south east part of the County, Dr. J. P. COLLINS, P. M. Lamar County has been well represented at the Capitol in the person of her noble and patriotic sons, within the past two weeks If you want a fragrant smoke just call on Dr. BURNS. Then if you want a nice bill of groceries, the Dr. will fill your bill, and fill it cheap too. HENRY WILLIAMS, a convict to the coal mines from this county in 1886 escaped a few days since, and is now at large. A reward of $50 is offered for his arrest. Up to going to press we have heard of no one being appointed to the Probate Judge’s office, and of course no one has a commission. Some one of our Dear good friends can send us a big fat turkey for a Christmas treat, if they like. Don’t all send ‘cause we got no place to keep but one at a time. Mayor WIMBERLEY and J. D. MCCLUSKEY Esq. made a trip to Montgomery last week. The Mayor is an applicant for the office of Probate Judge. Col. NESMITH, who has been confined to his room for quite awhile is improving. We hope to see him in his office ere long. Sheriff PENNINGTON is collecting takes for Capt. LACEY, who is at his home unable to attend to the business. We hope he may soon be out again. The Concert last Friday night was indeed very good and enjoyed by all. Really it could not have been otherwise under the instruction of Prof. SHOWALTER and his able assistants. Mr. CHELEY SOUTH, a young man from Fayette County, and who has been attending the Normal Singing School, is confined to his room at the Pennington House, with mumps. Now is the time to subscribe for the Courier, from the fact you have the money, and then next year is election year, and of course you’ll want to keep posted. Remember the price is only one dollar in advance. Tuesday night next is the closing of the Normal Singing Institute. A grand musical entertainment will be given by the school which bids fair to be the best musical entertainment ever held in Vernon. All should attend. See notice elsewhere. Miss DEBBIE MCLAIN and Mr. GEO. RUSH made a trip to Columbus on Thursday of last week. They returned the same day. Also, WILLIE BURNS and last, but by no means least, ye editor. Mrs. FANNIE BROCK who has been visiting at the palatial board of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. CREW, returned home last week, which we are pleased to mention, for her absence is always missed in Vernon’s circle. We are undoubtedly under many obligations to our popular and very excellent Co. Supt. of Ed. Prof. B. H. WILKERSON, for seven subscribers last Saturday. The Prof. is a genial gentleman and can do a great deal when he tries. We thank you, Prof. and we’ll remember you in the sweet by-and-by. Mrs. T. W. SPRINGFIELD and daughter, Miss HARRIET returned home last week from a visit to Dr. GREEN SPRINGFIELD, at Townley, on the K. C. Railroad. We learn with regret the trip did not benefit Miss HARRIET as was hoped by her many friends and admirers. THE GRAND NORMAL CONCERT: Will be held at the close of the Singing Normal Institute. Will open at 6:30 o’clock, on Tuesday night the 13th of December 1887. This will be the grandest Concert ever held in Ala. Admission for adults 25c; children 15. Proceeds are to pay the incidental expenses fo the School and to furnish the church with lamps, flue, &c. A. J. SHOWALTER, Principal R. L. BRADLEY, Secretary NOTICE All parties indebted to A. COBB & Son either by Note or Account will please come and make settlement, as I must have the money. Respectfully, R. W. COBB NOTICE All parties indebted to my husband, ALEXANDER COBB, deceased, by Note or account, are requested without further notice to call on my son, W. A. COBB, and make payment, who is authorized by me to collect and receipt for same. MRS. P. M. COBB NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Alabama, Nov. 21, 1887. Notice is here by given that the following named settler 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 on January 21, 1888. Viz: Homestead No. 7117, SAMUEL H. HANKINS, for the SW ¼ SW ¼ Sec 27 and NW ¼ Sec 34 T 14 R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: JOHN E. GRAVES, ELISHA ROBERTSON, JOSEPH H. COLLINS, JOHN ROBERTSON, all of Vernon, PO Ala. Frank Coleman, Register 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 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 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. 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE Owing to the continued ill health of our Mr. TOPP, it becomes necessary for him to retire from the present business, and in order for the speedy closing of the same, we will from this date sell all desirable goods at Greatly Reduced prices, and all unseasonable goods at a sacrifice. This notice closes all old accounts and prohibits the opening of new ones. Country merchants and others desiring clothing, hats, shirts, underwear, &c., &c will do well to see our stock before buying elsewhere. Remember this means Cash on the Counter. BUTLER & TOPP Columbus, Miss. November 1, 1887. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 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