Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER April 20, 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, 10:52 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History April 20, 1888 Microfilm Ref Call #371 Microfilm Order #M1992.4966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE VERNON COURIER COURIER PUBLISHING COMPANY [Limited] VERNON, LAMAR CO, ALA. FRIDAY, April 20, 1888 Vol. II, No. 46 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR Hon. Thomas Cobb, Chancellor of this Division, enjoys the reputation of being not only one of the first lawyers in Alabama, but one of the handsomest men in the state. The new Code of Alabama seems to be the recipient of severe criticism by the lawyers. The changes made by the codifiers in many instances amount to legislation. Sometime the changes are good and --- others they are not. They way in which the changes were made is what seems to be the more objectionable. Congressman Oates of North Alabama has won a national reputation by his prominent part in the recent “dead lock”. The end to be accomplished probably justified the means, and demonstrated the fact that majorities do not always govern, even under the republican form of government. Mr. Oates position on a committee gave him an excellent opportunity to make himself a national character – but no doubt John Hopkins Smythe could have climbed the same ladder of fame like a goat. The Birmingham Age has appeared in the “new dress” promised its readers……… The voters of town Beat met at the Court House Saturday evening last, and elected the following gentlemen as delegates to the County Convention: B. H. WILKERSON, L. M. WIMBERLY, R. E. BRADLEY, T. W. SPRINGFIELD, W. A. YOUNG, R. L. BRADLEY, J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W. G. MIDDLETON, T. B. NESMITH, and R. C. RECTOR. After the election of delegates the question of a County Convention to nominate a candidate for Representative was considered. Mr. NESMITH offered a resolution “that it is the sense of this body that we have a convention to nominate a candidate for Representative.” Mr. YOUNG offered an amendment that the word “No” be inserted before the word convention. After considerable discussion the motion was put on the amendment and carried. LAMAR TAXES The rate of taxation in this county will be about one dollar on the hundred dollars worth of property this year. It would have been less but the spring rains have injured the ridges to such an extent that will require a thousand dollars to repair them. There is not a county in the state that has been better managed in way of taxation and economical expenditures. The present board of County Commissioners have done a good work for the county. When they came into office the county was some in debt, and without levying a high tax they have made the jail safe, when before it was a rare thing if a prisoner remained in the old jail until his trial. They have also made provisions for ht safe keeping of the records of the Circuit court and for the greater part of those in the Probate Office. They have paid for bridge lumber for every needful public bridge on the public roads and today the county does not owe a dollar that cannot be paid on demand. THE BIRMINGHAM CONVENTION The recent convention of Democrats in Jefferson county was regarded with great interest in this region of the state…………. WILL NOT BE SETTLED The “dead lock” as it is termed, now in Congress speaks poorly for the gush and patriotism of the law makers who are so anxious to relive the alleged distresses of the people……… OUR COLUMBUS LETTER Columbus, Miss., April 18, ’88 - Special Correspondence to Courier Remembering my engagement with the Courier to keep on the watch and report those things that transpire here which would be of interest to the people of Lamar; your correspondet has been “all ears” when anything was being said about the Tombigbee road and many rumors were afloat, but the real intention of the officials is hard to come at. The fact is the rumor of the immediate commencement of work on the road can’t be traced so as to show whether it came from headquarters or not. The only thing that is definitely settled is that the road will be built within two years, or by the first of 1890. Your correspondent was shown a telegram by a prominent merchant here yesterday from a strong firm in Boston asking if the iron lands of Lamar county could be bought for a reasonable sum stating, also, that they had been informed that they could be bought for less than $5 per share. The building of a railroad from here through Lamar County is the only way that the trade can be held to this place. However, the Alabama wagon is a very common sight in Columbus yet. Only today as I stood on the street corner for ten minutes and counted as many Alabama wagons drive up and standing to be loaded a the large house of SIMON LOEB & Bro. These gentlemen seem to hold their trade from Lamar and to increase the same if anything; but that the trade from Lamar is falling off to some extent cannot be denied. If anything transpires here that will be of interest to your readers you may rest assured that the “Courier will not get left,” as you said in your parting admonition to me. DEJONES To our friends and patrons, having recently received our well assorted stock of dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps, Notices, etc. Also our immense stock of groceries and plantation supplies, to the old and well known stand of HUMPHRIES & HUDSON, corner Market and Main, lately occupied by NATHAN & OPPENHEIMER. We are better prepared than ever to offer the trade anything in said liens at prices to please; and with a superior selection we purpose not to be undersold by anybody. We call the attention of the public more particular to our stock of shoes and boots. We are the sole Agents in this city for the celebrated Bay State Hoe and Leather Co., and Suller Lewin & Co. We guarantee goods of said firms for desirability and pleasant wear. To the jobbing trade we can offer special inducements thus enabling the small merchants to buy at home as cheap as they could from any source. Come and see us and be convinced. SIMON, LOEB & Bro., Corner Market and Main street Columbus, Miss. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala., April 7, 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 of Lamar County at Vernon, Ala. on June 1, 1888, viz: Homestead No. 11783 GEORGE COOPER, for the W ½ NE ¼ NW ¼, Sec 31, T 12 R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: JOHN METCALF, ZACK SWEARINGEN, GEORGE STEWART, and ALEXANDER METCALF, all of Detroit, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County To BARKSDALE ESTATE The Tax Collector 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 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP The undersigned, residing in the town of Vernon, have this the 21st day of March 1888, in pursuance of the provisions in the Code of Alabama, formed a limited partnership or the transaction of a newspaper publishing and general job printing business in the town of Vernon, Ala. R. J. YOUNG is the general partner, and MOLLIE C. YOUNG is the special partner; the latter having contributed to the common stock of the firm the sum of $266.00. The business will be transacted under the name of the Courier Publishing Company. Said partnership commences on this 21st day of March 1888, and is to continue for a term of six years. R. J. YOUNG MOLLIE C. YOUNG The State of Alabama, Lamar County, Probate Court The terms of the above named co-partnership, together with the proper certificates and affidavits, have this day been duly filed and recorded in my office. It is, therefore, ordered that the above notice thereof, be published for six successive weeks in the Vernon Courier and the Marion County Herald. Given under my hand at office, this 21st day of March 1888. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to collection of claims 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. 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. 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. 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 MAX NATHAN, for MIRLOR BUSECK Dealer in Wines, liquors, cigars, and tobacco. Capt. ECKFORD’S Old Stand, No. 63, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. 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:…………. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama CHRISTENING – (Poem) STORY OF A VASE – The Tragedy with Which It was Connected ELECTRIC ENERGY – Electricity Made a Salable Article Like Pills or Plaster In the old Grecian mythology Jupiter was king of the thunder. He wielded the lightning of Heaven………… TALMAGE’S SERMON – A Discourse on the Authenticity and Genuineness of the Bible PAGE 3 HOME AND FARM Anything mixed with water requires a hotter oven than anything mixed with milk. ------ (can’t read)----- USE OF COAL ASHES – Current Estimate of their Value as a Fertilizer NO. 1S AND NO. 6’S. AN EXPERIMENT IN SOUND An astonishing experiment may be performed with no apparatus but a piece of string five or six feet long. A person’s hands being held over his ears, this string passed around his head by another person, who holds both ends in one hand , and by drawing the finger or nails of the other hand over the cord produces upon the tympanum of the subject impressions of almost startling intensity. Sharp peals of thunder, changing into a distant and prolonged rumbling, are effects that may be readily given. Henry Stayab, of San Francisco, is declared by one of the paper of that city to be constructed upon the dual principle of dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. For whole weeks, it is said, his complexion is of a light yellow, resembling that of an ordinary Spaniard. Then suddenly his skin will turn to an Ethiopian black, so that his friends can not recognize him except by his clothes. It has been noticed that when wearing the light complexion he is jovial and found of society, but when black he pulls his hat down over his eyes, becomes morose and seeks to avoid recognition by his friends. Ad for St. Jacob’s Oil Ad for Prickly Ash bitters Ad for Pacific Liver Pills Ad for Paine’s Celery Compound Ad for Scott’s Emulsion Ad for J. I. Case Threshing Machines Company Ad for Adolph Meyer shoes Ad for Arm & Hammer Brand Soda More small advertisements PAGE 4 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS J. B. DARNELL, Esq., of Caledonia was in town Saturday. Mrs. R. E. BRADLEY is visiting on the Kansas City this week. Mrs. LAURA COBB returned from West Point Friday evening. Mr. WILLIE SUMMERS has been visiting Columbus the past week. The convention will be called together about 11 a.m. Saturday. We have blank Mortgages and Crop Liens for sale at this office. Rev. WOODS filled his regular appointment Saturday evening and Sunday. The bridge over town branch is positively dangerous. When will it be repaired? The voters of town beat don’t want a nominating convention for county officers. Dr. W. L. MORTON returned from Montgomery Saturday. He reports a very pleasant time. The base ball clubs are improving very much in playing, some good paying in the last games. A number of young people of Vernon attended singing at Richmond Church Sunday morning. Chancery Court was in session the first of the week, Chancellor COBBS presiding. There was not a case tried. DIED: The 3-year old daughter of HENRY HANKINS, Esq., died of whooping cough Sunday morning, the 15th inst. The singing Sunday night conducted by Dr. R. L. BRADLEY was highly enjoyed by the auditors as well as the participants. That Spring is here to stay is now an assured fact. Dr. LOCKE MORTON and Judge W. A. YOUNG have commenced planting corn. Dr. E. L. MORTON of Guin, spent a few days in town last week. He returned Sunday accompanied by Mrs. MORTON, who has been visiting relatives in town the past two weeks. DIED: ON the 13th inst., MARTIN DEES departed this life. His death was caused by an attack of pneumonia. In Mr. DEES our county loses one of its oldest and most respected citizens. Great interest is being taken in singing by the people of our town. Near four hundred people gathered at the church Sunday evening for the purpose of singing, Dr. BRADLEY leading in his usual pleasing style. Your attention is called to the advertisement of SIMON LOEB & Bro., Columbus, Miss. Having recently visited the new store of these gentlemen; we must say they are fully prepared to do just what they say they can do. When you go to Columbus, be sure you call on them. The Courier force has suffered seriously during the past week on account of the Editor in Chief being called to Columbus for several days. Immediately on his return he found a hasty summons from his best girl down on Luxapalila Boulevard, since the exigencies of that summons have been attended to, he has taken advantage of the favorable season to put out ‘tater slips. The third assistant and reportorial force have been compelled to do extra duty, but our mammoth edition comes out as usual. We cordially thank our fourth assistant and the night force in our composing rooms, for extra services. In recognition of these services, the editor in chief promises the entire force a sumptuous banquet, regardless of expenses, a little latter on in the butter milk season. TAX NOTICE I will be at Fernbank on the 12th day of May for the purpose of assessing the State and County tax for the fiscal year 1888. W. Y. ALLEN Look at These Prices: Flour from $3.00 to $4.75. Good coffee 6 lbs to the dollar; sugar 15 lbs to the dollar. Everything else in proportion. L. D. JACKSON, Crews, K. c. M. & B. R. R. Best Brogans $1.25, Women’s polkas 65 cts to $1.25, women’s dress shoes $1.25 to $2.50, men’s dress shoes $1.50 to $3.00, 15 lbs sugar for $1.00, 25 lbs nails for $1.00. Everything we keep at greatly reduced prices for Cash only. Respt. GEO. W. RUSH & Co., Vernon and Sulligent. Some Rare Bargains. Good flour $4.00. Nice sugar 15 lbs $1. Good coffee 6 lbs to $1.00. Meat at Memphis retail prices. Plows all sizes from 15 cts to 35 cts, any shape or size. Bedsteads from $2.25 to $4.00. Checks 7 ¼ per yard. Bedticking 8 to 16 2/3 cts per yard. Good prints 5 cts per yard. Fancy lawns. Plenty of guano from this time on. We pay good prices for all kinds of country produce. BROCK & CREW, Crews, K. C. M. & B. R. R. ADMINISTRATOR SALE OF BAD AND DOUBTFUL DEBTS Within legal hours of sale, on Saturday the 12th day of Mary, 1888, by virtue of an order of the Probate Court of Lamar County, Alabama, I, WM. A. BROWN, as adm’r , de bonis non of the estate of W. K. KIRK, deceased , will sell to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Court House door of said county, bad and doubtful debts consisting of notes and accounts due to said estate amounting to about $1,500 dollars, particularly described in the application for said order of sale. W. A. BROWN, Admr’ de bonis non NOTICE TO PROBATE A WILL The State of Alabama, Lamar County To ELLA J. YOUNG, JAS. P. YOUNG, R. W. YOUNG, MARY E. DOWDLE, J. T. DOWDLE, COLUMBUS FERGUSON, C. H. FERGUSON, J. F. FERGUSON, R. L. YOUNG, EMMA J. YOUNG, LIZZIE BURNS, LONNIE BURNS, DORA YOUNG, RAYMOND YOUNG, GOODHUGH YOUNG, J. A. YOUNG, and CHARLEY YOUNG You will please take notice that on the 24th day of March 1888 a certain paper in writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of ALEXANDER YOUNG, and that the 12th day of May 1888 was appointed a day of hearing thereof, at which time you can appear and contest the same, if you see proper. Given under my hand, this 178th day of April 1888. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala. April 12, 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 that said proof will be made before the Judge or in his absence the Clerk Circuit Court of Lamar County, at Vernon, Ala on June 15, 1888, viz: Homestead No. 11616 REUBEN F. TERRY for the W ½ 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 MORRISON, JOHN T. HILL, DAVID TAYLOR, and ADOLPHUS MORRIS, all of Beaverton, Alabama. FRANK COLEMAN, Register SHERIFF’S SALE Within legal hours of sale, on Saturday the 21st day of April I will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, at the Court house door in Lamar county and state of Alabama, the following personal property to wit; 1 bedstead, 1 bureau, 4 chairs, 1 cooking stove and a box of dentistry tools, the property of GEORGE KUDER, levied on to satisfy an execution issued out of the office of the Circuit Clerk of said county in favor of the state of Alabama and against HART LOVETT, GEO. KUDER and G. M. RICHARD. This the 10th day of April, 1888. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff 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 JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY a candidate for the office of Representative at the August election, 1888. We are authorized to announce GEORGE W. RUSH a candidate for the office of County Treasurer at the August election, 1888. We are authorized to announce S. B. THOMAS a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, 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 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. I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Collector of Lamar County the ensuing election 1st Monday in August 1888. D. J. LACY I announce myself a candidate for the office of tax Collector, election first Monday in August 1888. J. F. PENNINGTON. We are authorized to announce J. H. HOPPER a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the August election, 1888. 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. Owing to my physical inability to labor, I announce myself a candidate for the office of county treasurers at the August election 1888. PHILLIP M. WOODS, Jr. 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. 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. MORGAN, ROBERTSON, & COMPANY. Wholesale and Retail dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, plantation Supplies, boots, shoes, hats and staple dry goods. When in Columbus, Call on us. Corner Market and Washington Street. 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. APPOINTMENTS FOR VERNON CIRCUIT, NORTH ALA. CONF. M. E. C. SOUTH Sulligent 10 a.m. 1st Sunday Springfield’s Chap. 3 p.m. 1st Sunday Lebanon 10 a.m. 2nd Sunday Newman’s Chap. 3 p.m. 2nd Sunday New Hope 11 a.m. 3rd Sunday Vernon 11 a.m. 4th Sunday Mt. Nebo 3 p.m. 4th Sunday G. L. HEWITT, Pastor Second Quarterly Conference at Mt. Nebo the 28th and 29th of April. VERNON LODGE, NO. 45 I. O. O. F. 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. WIMBERLY 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. TRULL County Surveyor COMMISSIONERS R. W. YOUNG SAMUEL LOGGAINS W. M. MOLLOY ALBERT WILSON Hack Line (drawing of stagecoach) – The attention of the traveling public is called to the Hack which is now running daily from Sulligent to Vernon for the carrying of passengers. ACKLIN HOLLIS Millinery. Ladies are requested to call and examine my beautiful stock of Spring Millinery. Orders from a distance have prompt attention. Mrs. R. BALDRIDGE, Market St. S. Side Morgan Building Columbus, Miss. 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. 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. 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