Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER March 2, 1888 ************************************************ 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, 10:01 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History March 2, 1888 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, March 2, 1888 Vol. II, No. 39 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR TO OUR READERS Recognizing the responsibility of the position of entering to the publics taste in the field of journalism, we enter the --- not over confident; but --- that we will be able in the future to satisfy the de--- of the public. ------ of the future policy of --- Courier has been outlined by the publishers in their announcement to the public. We expect to entertain decided convictions and on question of public interest they will be freely uttered. Peace and harmony among our people be sentiments encouraged in our columns and nothing but writings of pleasant personal mention will be found in the paper. Matters of local interest will be a prominent feature in both the local and editorial columns in every effort will be made to keep abreast of the local intelligence, and that of foreign nature will be of advantage, to interest to our readers. And having been identified with the county all our lives, we flatter ourselves to be somewhat acquainted with the wants and needs of the people, and have due regard to their state in the field of journalism, and we trust that our weekly --- through the press may be pleasant and mutually beneficial for years to come. TO THE PUBLIC The Courier Publishing Company takes charge of the Courier this week. The encouragement already extended, convinces us that the paper will not suffer from its recent changing hands and new management. To those who have been so---itous to know what men and measures the paper would espouse, and more particularly to those who anticipate antagonism to others, we say that the chief incentive to our going to the newspaper business was to have the county paper be from antagonism to all to be in every way un—meled. The paper will be established in the interest of the public and only those things that are of public interest will be found in its columns. At present Mr. R. J. YOUNG will be editor-in-chief and business manager. Such additional editorial aid will be produced so as to enable us to issue a paper able to the culture and --- of our progressive people. Parties having business with the paper will be kindly attended to at either the Courier office or the office of the Judge of Probate. Very Respectfully, Courier Publ. Co. HOW TO BUILD THE FIRST MONUMENT A few days ago an aged lady called in the office of the Judge of Probate for her certificate for $6.69, paid her by the State as a widow of a deceased Confederate soldier. She said, “I was left a widow with one babe a few moths old at the age of 28, and it has been a hard struggle for me ever since to make a living, and I am now getting old and can’t do much, and times are getting worse; but I am better off than several friends of mine, who lost their husbands in the war, and I don’t know that the State could do better than build us a big poor-house and put us in it.” A tall shaft on Capital Hill pointing skyward in memory of the bravery and gallantry of Alabama’s sons that fell in battle would be but a fitting tribute of the men of today, or even more fitting twenty years hence; but today we owe them not only a tribute, but a duty to see that an appropriation sufficient be made to furnish their widows who have grown old and have no one on whom to depend with the necessaries of life. Is less that $4 per year the amount justly due to them dependent on those fallen heroes? Some of the States truest and best law makes favor building a costly monument to our gallant dead, and while we did not altogether endorse their view on that subject which can wait and become no less a proper and legitimate enterprise to engage very lover of gallant deeds and devotion in the state. But the question before us will not wait, if wait it must, the opportunity as well as the needs will soon be over. What is needed is an appropriation of not less than $75,000 and payable to dependents and solders who are totally unable to support themselves and have no taxable property The most stringent safeguards in regard to proper persons to share in the fund should be enacted. This question will necessarily come before the next Legislature for action, and is a question that demands the investigation and duty of every citizen of the state. TO THE PEOPLE OF LAMAR Believing that the generous and cultured people of Lamar County will support and appreciate a paper devoted to the development of our natural resources, and the common good of our whole people the undersigned will commence with the next issue of the Courier to publish a paper with that aim in view. The publishers desire to say that no expense will be spared in procuring the services of competent editors and correspondents to make the Courier lead this section in that line of journalism, which encourages the development of the wonderful resources f our county. The Courier will be a friend to Religion, Morality, and Education, and its columns shall be clean and fit for your children to read. The publishers propose to make the paper a success and to publish it in the interest of the publications; firmly believing that such a paper will be sustained in Lamar County. Very Respectfully Courier Publ. Co. Be convinced by getting our rock bottom prices, (before you buy) at Sulligent and Vernon. We mean what we say, rock bottom for cash only. RUSH & CLEARMAN Dr. BURNS has a fine lot of garden seeds on hand. Call early so you can get what you want. ITEMS FROM SULLIGENT Sulligent, Feb. 27 – With the exception of a few cases of mumps, the health of the people in this community is good. Trade at Sulligent continues to hold her banner high, and of course, the merchants are quite jolly, being frequently made to feel that exhilarating glow which enlivens the business man in days of plenty. Our merchants are receiving their spring stock go goods, which continue to come by the car load. The new section houses at this place add considerably to the appearance of our already picturesque little town. By the way, we think we’ll get a depot ere long. Dr. R. J. REDDEN’S elegant new dwelling is receiving the finishing touch from the painter’s brush this week. The Dr. ere long will be a citizen of Sulligent – come on doctor, we will receive you with a hearty welcome. Mr. BERT TAYLOR is building for himself a neat little dwelling. He too, will claim a citizenship at Sulligent, by and by. Mr. BANKHEAD’S hotel will soon have been completed, and the traveling man can soon find a home at Sulligent – a home commodious and pleasant. Our new school building is just finished, and is now ready to receive the school. The school is in a prosperous condition, and we are now ready to offer attention and comfort to as many pupils as will come. We continue to receive boarding pupils. We will soon be prepared to offer instructions and lessons in instrumental music, which will add greatly to the interests of the school. The present indications say forcibly, Sulligent may well look forward to a bright future. Upheld by the strong arm of industry, energy and enterprise, supported by an extensive trade, clothed it he robe of good health and crowned with the spirit of good will to everybody. Sulligent is well prepared to be cradled in the lap of prosperity. We learn that Beaverton is to have a “switch” and probably a depot - three cheers for Beaverton! We hope those good people will get a depot. We can say of those people, notwithstanding their opportunities (like ours) have been somewhat limited, they have always striven to get as near as possible, the place where the “goose hangs highest,” and should they be so fortunate as to get a depot, we will find them plucking the down from that goose to. Yes, thrice welcome to Beaverton! We will be pleased to recognize you as our sister. Well. I have been told that the waste basket is often the fate of lengthy communications and if the good readers will pardon the redundancies and supply the ellipses I will close. More Anon. LIST OF GRAND AND PETIT JURORS FOR THE SPRING TERM OF COURT The following is a list of Grand and Petit Jurors drawn for the Spring Term of the Circuit Court of Lamar County, commencing March 19th 1888: GRAND JURORS D.W. HOLLIS, H. C. HARRIS, B. W. EVAN, E. S. HOMES, FORBUS COLLINS, G. W. HANKINS, WATSON BROWN, L. V. WEBB, E. L. BOYD, CHARLES STILLMAN, PHILIP WOODS, JAMES DRAPER, L. R. SMITH, F. B. GLOVER, J. F. TOMLIN, W. L. BEASLEY, T. J. DUNCAN. PETIT JURORS First Week – R. M. ABERNATHY, JOHN ISBELL, C. L. MERCHANT, G. W. WATSON, HARMAN SANDLIN, GOLEY BROWN, J. A. DAVIDSON, M. CORKER, WALTER WEEKS, H. L. COOPER, D. H. SIZEMORE, MOSES GRAVES, JAMES ANDREWS, ALFORD BLAKENEY, M. R. HODGE, J. T. BARR, CHARLES COLEMAN, HUGH MCCAFFERTY, H. B. WHITESIDE, J. C. SAGLEY, M. V. SMITH, W. D. JACKSON, N. EDGEWORTH, BLUFORD MCDANIEL, ROBERT WARD, M. V. BROWN, S. W. HEMP, J. H. BREWER, MAC FORD, S. M. LEE Second Week – M. M. BOLIN, J. I. MARCHBANKS, J. A. ARMSTRONG, J. R. NOE, T. R. NOE, J. T. LANGSTON, CREST ROBERTS, G. H. STANFORD, W. W. WARD, E. D. WEEKS, R. A. TRIM, J. C. BROWN – Lawrence Beat, THOMAS LOLLAR, N. L. TRULL, BASCOM SHELTON, OLVER WOOTEN, T. J. GENTRY, J. COX, W. A. DRIVER, W. C. SCOTT, F. M. HARRISON, AMZIAH GUIN, D. LUCAS, J. J. WHEELER, JAMES THOMAS, ANDERSON GIFFORD, JOHN RUSSELL, A. J. COLEMAN, S. P. JERNIGAN, POLK FALKNER DEAR FANNIE AND I – Poem – [B. M. BUIE] FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County, Probate Court Seventh day of February AD 1888 Estate of PETER C. WHEELER, deceased. This day came JOHN H. WHEELER, of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts and vouchers for final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that he third day of March AD 1888 be appointed a day on which to make such settlement at which time all persons interested can appear and contest the said settlement, if they think proper. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate of said county NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala Jan 24, 1888 Notice is hereby 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 of in his absence the Clerk Circuit Court Lamar County, Alabama, at Vernon, Ala. on April the 5th, 1888, viz: HD No. 14646, REUBEN F. TERRY of Beaverton for the W ½ of NW ¼ Sec 33 T 13 R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: JOHN MORRIS, JOHN T. HILL, DAVID TAYLOR, ADOLPHUS C. MORRIS, all of Beaverton, Ala. Frank Coleman, Register See the American No. 7 (picture of Sewing Machine) before buying easily understood. Prices to suit everyone. Send for price list. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 give me a call. Respectfully, HUGH PENNINGTON. 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. ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to collection of claims PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama THE LOST KISS – Poem “JIMPY” = short story STREET SHIELDS FOR SOLDIERS UNVARNISHED HISTORY – The Difference between the Republican and Democratic Parties NOTES OF THE ---- THE NATIONAL LEADERS – The Next Object of the ------ PAGE 3 PITCH AND POINT – jokes --CTERIA IN ICE ----- FOR POSTMASTERS THE FIRST KU-KLUX – Where and for what the afterward lawless Brotherhood was Organized SAVED BY PRESCENSE OF MIND RATTLESNAKE NECKTIES Jokes and small advertisements Ad for Paine’s Celery Compound Ad for Chickasaw Iron Works Ad for Dr. Sanford’s Liver Invigorator Ad for Scott’s Emulsion of pure Cod Liver Oil PAGE 4 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday ANNOUNCEMENTS I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. LEE S. METCALF I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. T. M. WOODS I announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education at the election to be held the first Monday in August 188, in the county of Lamar. B. H. WILKERSON I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County Treasurer, at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888 in the county of Lamar. L. M. WIMBERLY I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff, at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. J. F. MAY We are authorized to announce the name of W. Y. ALLEN for re-election to the office of tax Assessor. Thankful for past favors he hopes to be able to merit the same in the future election, the first Monday in August. I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff, at the election to be held the first Monday in August 188 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. TROY R. LANGSTON. I announce myself a candidate for election to the office of Tax Collector, at the August election, 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. I have never offered for an office before, and my age I think entitles me to a hearing, being 55 years old. S. W. BURNS We are authorized to announce the name of W. G. RICHARDS for election to the office of Commissioner, at the election to be held the first Monday in August, 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held on the first Monday in August 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. A. J. ATKINS We are authorized to announce the name of J. A. MCCOLLUM a candidate to the office of Commissioner at the August election in 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. We are authorized to announce JERRY PENNINGTON a candidate for Sheriff of Lamar County, subject to the will of the people at the election to be held the fist Monday in August 1880. We are authorized to announce J. W. PETERS a candidate for the office of Tax Collector at the August election 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. We are authorized to announce D. L. GUTHRIE a candidate for the office of Tax Collector at the August election in 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. We are authorized to announce R. L. BRADLEY as a candidate for re-election to the office of Representative of Lamar County at the August election 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. LOCALS This is the 2nd of March A.D. 1888. Only three prisoners in the county jail. County Court next Monday with a full docket. The Circuit Court convenes on the 19th of March. The depot houses at Crew’s were finished last week. Work will commence on the new Baptist Church this week. Any news items that may be handed us will be gratefully received. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. DENMAN visited friends in town last Saturday. Mr. G. L. GUIN has moved close to town to attend the High School. A post office has been established at Crews’ and is now in working order. Mr. J. T. BROWN of Columbus, Miss. has entered the Vernon High School. ELIJAH BILLINGSLEY, of Jefferson County is a student at the Vernon High school. We are glad to note the gratifying fact that the Vernon High school is in a flourishing condition. Prices so low now that we can suit all classes – even “The Farmer’s Wheel” not excepted at Sulligent and Vernon. RUSH & Co. JAS. MIDDLETON, Esq. is off to Florida for a week’s visit to his daughter, Mrs. NANNIE DENMAN. TOMMIE BUSH, well know here was killed at the North River wreck on the G. F. Railroad last week. Mr. A. A. WALL, formerly of the Courier and Mr. WILLIE BURNS made a trip to Sulligent last Saturday. Fresh whit-head cabbage, onion set, Irish potatoes and kraut just received at RUSH & Co. Married – On the 23rd ult, at the residence of MILTON R. MORTON, Mr. E. W. FORD and Miss MUG MORTON, Judge Young officiating. The announcement of Hon. R. L. BRADLEY will be found in this week’s paper, as a candidate for re-election to the office of representative. No man in Lamar County has a more general acquaintance, besides a good record in the last Legislature. Mr. C. L. MERCHANT, who has been seriously sick for some months past, was in town last Saturday. Mr. MERCHANT suffered from the effects of trichina, occasioned by eating bulk pork. Very few persons have ever been known to get well of this disease. Another good man in the field. The announcement of Rev. J. W. PETERS as a candidate for the office of Tax Collector appears this week in the announcement column. MR. Peters is well and favorably known throughout the county, both a s a citizen and a minister. Reports of the killing of Mr. D. B. WILLIAMS, a farmer by a section boss named BOBO, on the G. P. Railroad on Tuesday last, were confirmed by a party of gentlemen here yesterday. The killing was done in Fayette County, about one mile from the Lamar County line. BOBO is still at large, and a reward is offered for his apprehension. WILLIAMS leaves a wife and one child. One more good man in the race as will be found in the announcement column this week. It is the name of Mr. D. L. GUTHRIE, for the office of tax Collector. Mr. GUTHRIE lives at Pine Springs, where he settled and “cut the first chip” more than thirty years ago, and no man in the county stands higher than he as a gentleman and a citizen. Sunday night our town was visited by burglars and the stores of Messrs COBBS and WIMBERLEY were broken into and a large lot of goods taken. Mr. COBBS suffered the greater loss, it being estimated at $300. The goods taken were mostly laces, ribbons and fine goods of light weight. They also drilled into his safe but seem to have left just about the time they were ready to apply their explosives. Mr. WIMBERLEY’S loss was small, consisting of a small amount of change, possibly a pair of boots or more. No clue that is reliable has been discovered as yet. From the way the affair was managed it would indicate that they were professionals, who committed the burglary. NON-RESIDENTS NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County DALLAS EATMAN Vs MATTIE EATMAN In Chancery at Vernon 11 District, Northwestern Chancery Division In this cause it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of DALLAS EATMAN, complainant that the defendant, MATTIE EATMAN resides out of this state, in Meriden, State of Mississippi, and further, that in the belief of said affiant, the defendant MATTIE EATMAN, the age of 21 years. It is therefore ordered by the Register that publication be made in the Vernon Courier, a newspaper published in the town of Vernon, Lamar County, Ala, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring her, the said MATTIE EATMAN, to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 26th day of March 1888, or, in thirty days thereafter, a decree pro confesso may be taken against her. Done at office in Vernon, this the 29th day of February, 1888. JAS. M. MORTON 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. BROWN, 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 Spring Session opens Monday January 2nd 1888 and will continue six scholastic months. 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. 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. Ad for books 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 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. Barber Shop for a neat, close and clean shave or your hair cut in the latest style, call at my shop, first door west of the jewelry sop. Respectfully, P. S. PHILLIPS 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 to his friends to visit him when in the city. He will sell goods very low. 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 VERNON LODGE, NO. 45 IOOF Meet at 8 pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, N. G. M. W. MORTON, Sec. VERNON LODGE, no. 389 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications 8 pm 1st Saturday in each month. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, W. M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. LAMAR DIRECTORY W. A. YOUNG Judge of Probate R. E. BRADLEY Circuit Clerk S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer D. J. LACY Tax Collector W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor JAMES M. MORTON, Reg in Chancery B. H. WILKERSON Co. Supt of Ed. R. L. BRADLEY Representative ALEXANDER COLLINS Coroner N. L. TRUELL County Surveyor COMMISSIONERS R. W. YOUNG SAMUEL LOGGAINS W. M. MOLLOY ALBERT WILSON NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINSTRATOR Estate of W. G. HILL, Deceased Probate Court Letters of Administration of the estate of said decedent, having been granted in the undersigned on the 14th day of February, 1888 by the Hon. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of said Probate Court of Lamar County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred. R. J. REDDEN, Administrator TAX NOTICE Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (picture of a rifle) File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/theverno1782gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 31.3 Kb