Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER March 23, 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, 10:24 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History March 23, 1888 Microfilm Ref Call #371 Microfilm Order #M1992.4966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE VERNON COURIER COURIER PUBLISHING COMPANY VERNON, LAMAR CO, ALA. FRIDAY, March 23, 1888 Vol. II, No. 42 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR SHALL IT BE MORGAN OR MORGAN’S SUCCESSOR? An interesting feature of the next General Assembly will be the balloting, and more especially the skirmish work before the balloting begins, for our representation in the United States Senate ………. The question is a crop lien good, is asked almost every day, and we have procured legal advice on the subject for our readers. We are informed that a crop lien is just as good today in this county as ever. The law does not appear in the Code but being a special law it is not thereby repealed. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County To CROWDER and NEWMAN The Tax Collector has filed a list of delinquent tax payers and of real estate upon which taxes are due. You are reported a delinquent and the following real estate is reported as assessed to you, to wit: The mineral interest in, and to the NW ¼ of Sec 24, and SW ¼ of SEC 17, and SW ¼ of SE ¼ and SE ¼ of SW ¼ and N ½ of NW ¼ and E ½ of NE ¼ of SEC 18, and NE ¼ of SEC 19 and NW ¼ of NE ¼ and NW ¼ SEC 20, NE ¼ Sec 23, T 15 R 16, West. This is to notify you to appear before the Probate Court in said county, at next term thereof, commencing on Monday the 2nd day of April, 1888, then and there to show cause, if any you have, whey a decree for the sale of said real estate should not be made of the payment of the taxes assessed against you, fees and costs. This 12th day of March 1888 W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County To whom it may concern, take notice that the Tax Collector has filed in my office a list of delinquent tax payers, and of real estate upon which taxes are due, and therein reported as assessed to “owner unknown” the following real estates to wit:…………. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County To BARKSDALE ESTATE The Tax Collect has filed in my office a list of delinquent tax payers, and of real estate upon which taxes are due. You are reported as delinquent, and the following real estate is reported as assessed to you, to wit: W ½ of NE ¼ and E ½ of NE ¼ Sec. 5 T 17, R 15. This is to notify you to appear before the Probate Court of said county, at the next term thereof, commencing on Monday, the 2nd day of April 1888, then and there to show cause, if nay you have, why a decree for the sale of said real estate should not be made for the payment of the taxes assessed against you, and fees and costs. This 12th day of March 1888 W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala., March 7th, 1888 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 hat said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk Circuit Court Lamar County, Ala. at Vernon, Ala., on May 4th, 1888, Adjoining Farm Homestead, No. 11,999 ISAAC MCCLENDON for the SW ¼ SW ¼ Sec 11 T 14 R 16 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: DAVID RASBERRY, NAT TERRY, ELIJAH MASON and GEORGE WATSON, the post office of all these men is at Sulligent, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register 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. 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 or in his absence the Clerk Circuit Court Lamar County, Alabama, at Vernon, Ala. ion April the 6th, 1888, viz: HD No. 11646, REUBEN F. TERRY, of Beaverton, Ala. for the W ½ OF NW ¼ Sec. 33 T 13 R 14 W. He names the following witnessed 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 Ad for American No. 7 Sewing Machines – (drawing of sewing machine) 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. The Birmingham Age – Largest Paper in the state The Weekly Iron Age, Birmingham, Ala. R. L. BRADLEY, Vernon Alabama keeps constantly on had a full stock of Music books of all kinds. Blackboards, ruled music paper, music stands, tuning forks, pitch pipes and other musical merchandise. Will fill orders of wholesale prices. Musical Journals ordered at club or other rates. Also a full line of school books, slates, pencils, chalk, steel pens, blank books, writing paper of all kind. Envelopes, etc. Prices as low as can be given on first-class goods. Will exchange new books for old books. Will buy and sell old books. 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 AT CHURCH – (poem) TWO TO ONE – What Miss Mamie Will Do on Her Next Voyage – (short story) BILL’S BAZOO – To the Hon. W. F. Chandler – (poem) A NOTABLE CONCOURSE – Cleveland’s Policy Indorsed by the most Important Convention of the Year SECTIONAL PREJUDICE – A Republican Campaign Cry Which is about Played Out THE LONE STAR STATE – Why It Would Be Perfectly – Make Four States of It CURRENT COMMENTS – (quotations) PAGE 3 MEN’S FREAKS - ---- and Wills of Otherwise ---Sensible Millionaires GERRYMANDER – The Word Frequently Used in Political Discussions NEW ENVELOPES FOR LOVERS Small advertisements Ad for Paine’s Celery Compound Ad for Ely’s Cream Balm Ad for Prickly Ash Bitters – (drawing of bottle) Ad for Dr. Sanford’s Liver Invigorator AD for Pacific Liver Pills Ad for Scott’s Emulsion Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Dr. Wilbor’s Compound of Pure Cod Liver Oil Ad for Arm & Hammer Brand Soda Ad for Adolph Meyer Shoes Small Ads 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 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 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 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. I. 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. We are authorized to announce S. B. THOMAS a candidate for the office of County Treasruer, at the August election, 1888. We are authorized to announce JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY a candidate for the office of Representative at the August election, 1888. In accordance with intentions expressed in my withdrawal from the race four years ago, I am now a candidate for the office of Tax Collector at the August election. JOHN A. YOUNG, We are authorized to announce GEORGE W. RUSH a candidate for the office of County Treasurer at the August election, 1888. Several locals left out this week for want of space. We are authorized to announce W. F. FALKNER as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner in the first Commissioners District at August election. LOCALS Miss LENA MATTHEWS returned to her home in Hamilton last Saturday, much to the regret of her many friends in this place. Dr. EMMET MORTON and wife returned to their home at Guin Monday. Mr. W. H. KEY, one of prominent and rising lawyers in West Alabama gave us a pleasant call this week. W. P. FALKLNER announces as a candidate for Commissioner in this issue. Mr. FALKNER is one of our solid and leading citizens and the finances of the county would certainly be in safe hands. The announcement of G. W. RUSH for County Treasurer came in too late last week for editorial notice. We believe it a duty however, to call attention to worthy men who offer for places of public trust. In this issue will be found the advertisement of the reliable firm, TROST & SOLOMON, of Columbus, Miss. in their line of trade, these gentlemen carry the largest stock in the State and parties desiring anything in their line will do well to call on them. Board at $8 per month at Sulligent, Ala. M. D. CLEARMAN When you want buggies, harness, bridles, saddles, or anything in this line, call on S. C. MUNGER, Columbus, Miss., the headquarters for low prices. Married – At the residence of the bride’s parents, at Hudson, on the 8th inst., Dr. J. S. HOLLIS and Miss ANNIE BROCK. Rev. E. V. L. FINCH officiating. Meals at 25 cts. At M. D. CLEARMAN’S, Sulligent, Ala. Coffee, sugar, candy & c., low for cash at M. D. CLEARMAN’S , Sulligent, Ala. Circuit Court convened on Monday last. Present and presiding, Judge S. H. SPROTT, solicitor SMITH, is also present and in charge of the interests of the state. The visiting lawyers re WM. H. KEY, Esq. of Hamilton, Capt. A. B. MCEACHIN, of Birmingham, and J. B. SANFORD, Fayette C. H., DANIEL COLLIER, of Fayette and A. J. STANFORD, of Hamilton. Notice the change in Butler & Topps “ad” this week. If you want anything in their lien give them a call, they will be sure to please you. We have arranged to devote one more column to announcements. Only twenty more will be published, space can be engaged and your announcement appear when desired. JACOB GATMAN, a prominent banker of Aberdeen, Miss., attempted suicide on last Sunday morning which caused a perfect panic in that town. A large number of attachments have been levied on the bank. It is said that he bank had deposits of near $400,000. Miss ADA WIMBERLY left last Wednesday for Shiloh, where she is to furnish music for the exhibition Friday and Friday night. We are informed that the Executive Committee meets here on Wednesday next. Commissioner’s Court meets the first Monday in April. Lookout for more announcements next week. Crop Liens for sale, 3 for ten cents, 12 for 30 cts. JAS. MIDDLETON, Esq. has returned from his recent visits to Florida looking much improved. Mr. R. W. COBB has sufficiently recovered from his recently sickness to be at his store this week. Supt. WILKERSON received and paid out $1,100 this week. A special jury for a capital case was drawn yesterday. The civil docket this week has been the lightest for years. Just received a new lot of shoes, which we offer at hard time prices for cash. RUSH & Co., at Vernon and Sulligent. 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. Be Certain! When you go to Columbus, be certain you see the clothing, Furnishing goods and Piece goods, at BUTLER & TOPPS, Columbus, Miss, March 23, 1888. TROST & SOLOMON, Columbus, Miss., are the only wholesale liquor dealers in East Mississippi, and the largest in the state. Parties desiring to engage in this particular line of business would do well to call and see them before purchasing elsewhere. Their stock of cigars, tobaccos, and smoker’s articles are selected to please the Taste of the most particular. Jug Trade a specialty. Mr. ALLEN JORDAN, of Lamar County is now and has been connected with them for a number of years. Don’t’ fail to call and see them when visiting Columbus. 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 J. S. MCEACHIN, Attorney-at-Law and Solicitor in Chancery, Vernon, Ala. Will practice in Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston, and Fayette counties, in the United States Courts at Birmingham, and the Supreme Court of Alabama. Fertilizers. We have now on hand a superior article of palmetto Acid Phosphate for composting, and will keep a good stock of the Celebrated Sea Fowl Guano during the season. Give us a trial. J. J. SHERMAN & Co., Agt., Columbus, Miss. 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. 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