Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER April 27, 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, 10:59 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History April 27, 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 27, 1888 Vol. II, No. 47 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR Since the Birmingham Age has been using its new press it is received here the day of its ------- The Railroad prospect for Vernon is better this week than before. There is one being organized in the state of Tennessee a company to build a road to Decatur and from ---- to New Orleans. This road will come directly to this place when built. There is considerable activity among the Crown Heads of Europe --- Queen of England --- in the German Empire, uniting her daughter the ---- of Germany. Her grandson is to be the next Emperor --- what the political ---- this visit will be one ---- reads the Cable News is --- well qualified to surmise – with the character --- impressiveness of the English people it may safely be said that something is intended to be accomplished. The canvass of the new Married Woman’s Law, published in pamphlet form by ---- Summerville of the Supreme Court will prove of incalculable benefit to the Bar of Alabama. the decomposition of the law, in the form --- is put, renders it a safe reliable guide to practicing the synthesis of the old law, appearing in the code of 1816, and the long line of --- formed a mans of in---. The analysis by Just. Somerville of the law --- in the present Code. The --- within the --- grasp of all classes in the profession, and places another important item upon the large debt of gratitude due him by hundreds of young --- in Alabama. SENATOR CONKLING DEAD Ex-Senator Conkling joined the silent majority last week. He was in his fifty- ninth year and had he not lived such an active life perhaps he might have lived to a greater age……………. In this issue will be found the announcement of A. L. HARRINGTON, Esq. for Representative. Capt. HARRINGTON is well known to the people of Lamar, and if elected will make a good Representative. COUNTY CONVENTION The Convention of the Democratic, Party of Lamar County, Alabama, met pursuant to a call of the County democratic Executive Committee at the Court House of said county at 11 o’clock a.m. .April 21st 1888 and was duly called to order by W. A. YOUNG, chairman of said committee. On motion of T. B. NESMITH the convention proceeded to elect permanent officers, and on motion of W. A. YOUNG the following officers were elected: DR. J. S. STANLEY, chairman, J. S. MCEACHIN and W. C. WILLIAMS, secretaries. A motion by Mr. YOUNG to enroll the delegates by handing a list to the secretaries, after debate was carried. Yeas 16 nays 12. Upon motion the chairman appointed the following committee on credentials: T. B. NESMITH, chairman, J. F. WHITE, J. P. YOUNG, WATSON BROWN, and R. N. WALDROP. The convention then adjourned until 1:30 o’clock for dinner. On the reassembling of the convention after dinner the chair called for report from committee on credentials. The committee reported the names of those entitled to seats in the convention, and the following beats without representation and recommended that the convention decide the question of admitting persons present from said beats to seats in the convention: Stricklands, Wilson, Trulls, Vails, and Steens. Upon motion of J. D. MCCLUSKEY the following gentlemen were admitted as delegates to the convention: MOSES TAGGART, Vails Beat; J. M. WILSON, Trulls’ Beat; J. B. SISSON, Wilson’s Beat. Upon motion of W. A. YOUNG, the report from committee on credentials was adopted without discussion. On motion of T. B. NESMITH the convention proceeded to elect a new Executive Committee, each district choosing its member and the convention electing a chairman, the motion carried and the following committee was chosen: T. B. NESMITH, Chairman, J. T. SEAY, W. F. ELLIOTT, R. J. REDDEN and M. A. TAGGART. Upon motion the delegates present were instructed to cast the entire vote of their beats. Mr. NESMITH offered the following resolution: Resolved, that this convention call a convention for the purpose of nominating Democratic candidates for county officers. Mr. MCCLUSKEY amended by inserting two words “do not” before the word “call”. The amendment was withdrawn before a vote, and the original resolution was defeated. The convention proceeded to the election of state and Congressional delegates with the following result: The six highest delegates and the next alternates in the order named: State Delegates: J. S. STANLEY, B. H. WILKERSON, T. B. NESMITH, W. C. WILLIAMS, W. F. ELLIOTT, L. M. WIMBERLY Alternatives: R. J. REDDEN, R. L. BRADLEY, W. A. YOUNG, J. D. MCCLUSKEY, S. J. SHIELDS, M. L. DAVIS. Upon motion of W. A. YOUNG, the friends of Mr. BANKHEAD were requested to name a Congressional delegation. The following were named and unanimously chosen: R. J. REDDEN, WATSON BROWN, T. B. NESMITH, J. S. GUYTON, J. S. STANLEY, W. C. WILLIAMS. There were no alternates chosen. The following resolution offered by Mr. NESMITH was unanimously adopted: “Resolved, that Hon. JOHN H. BANKHEAD is the choice of this convention for election from the 6th Congressional District to the next session of the United States Congress and our delegation are instructed to vote for him.” The following resolution was offered by MR. WIMBERLY and unanimously adopted: “Resolved that this convention endorse and approve the administration of Grover Cleveland President of the United States of America.” On motion the convention adjourned. W. C. WILLIAMS J. S. MCEACHIN, Secretaries You will like it! Try the new route. The Kansas City, Memphis, & Birmingham R. R. m, now completed between Memphis and Birmingham, with branch to Aberdeen, Miss. It is many miles the shortest lien between points in the southeast and Memphis an Arkansas and Texas, and all points northwest. The passenger train equipment of the new line is of the most modern construction; coaches were built by the Pullman Co. and are provided with every device necessary to insure the comfort and safety of passengers. Everything new and first class and no effort will be spared by the management to meet the requirements of the traveling public. Through tickets via this line on sale at all through ticket offices. For large map and time tables giving full information as to through cares, connections, etc., address, J. E. Lockwood, G. P. & T. A., Kansas City H. D. Ellis, Gen’rl Agent, Pass’gr Dep’t 31 Madison St. Memphis, Tenn. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Alabama, Lamar county Probate Court, 23rd day of April, A. D. 1888 Estate of SARAH A. BANKHEAD This day came THOS. C. HOLLIS, Administrator of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts, and vouchers for final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that the 26th day of May, A. D. 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 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. 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 AMY’S HAT – (poem) SHE DREAMED IT – Mrs. Cabot’s First Absence from Her Baby VALUABLE OLD AGE – A Calm Mind and Unburdened conscience, Among Its First Essentials GENERAL PAKENHAM’S BODY A strange story comes from Chester County, S. C. It is said that the body of General Pakenham, who commanded the British in the attack on New Orleans in 1812, is buried in that county and his grave has been found. Old residents of the county say that the General’s body was packed in a cask of rum and sent back to England. On its arrival there it was, through mistake, not even opened, but shipped again, this time to Charleston. Reaching this city it was sent to McMullin, who kept a general stock of groceries and liquors. There a spigot was placed in the barrel, and the boys who had returned from the war would congregate round the store, taken large potations of the good old Jamaica rum, and tell of their exploits. After ht run was exhausted the head of the cask was knocked out, and the body of a man was found therein. The news spread like wildfire and the boys gathered to inspect the body. Several of them had been to New Orleans and had seen General Packenham, and at once identified the body as that of the General. The body was enclosed in a coffin and buried near the e store. Mr. Austin now owns the property. He lives a few miles from Rossville, Chester County. Until quite recently there were still living some men who helped to drink the rum and who identified the body. – [Washington Critic] TALMAGE’S SERMON – A Discourse on Songs and the Time and Place to Sing Them PAGE 3 ----- FOR SKULLS ---- PHOTOGRAPHERS A MAN OF SORROWS Small advertisements Ad for St. Jacob’s Oil Ad for Adolph Meyer & Co Shoes Ad for Scott’s Emulsion Ad for J. I. Case Threshers and Engines Ad for Invalid’s Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo, N. Y. – (drawing of the Institute) PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS WILLIE BURNS visited Hamilton last week. Not a single prisoner in jail for three weeks. Mr. E. W. BROCK spent a few days in town this week. W. S. METCALF, Esq. of Crews was in town this week. The dry weather is becoming somewhat alarming. See ad of the popular K. C. M. & B. R. R. in this issue. We regret to note that Mrs. ALICE MCMANUS is seriously sick. The season for picnics has arrived. Who will get up one? Dr. R. L. BRADLEY is absent on professional business this week. Mrs. R. E. BRADLEY has returned from a pleasant visit to Beaverton. Capt. J. D. MCCLUSKEY is feasting on the finest of strawberries these days. Rev. WM. J. KIRK will preach at Bethel Church on the 2nd Sunday in May. The new bridge on town branch adds greatly to the convenience of pedestrians. Rev. CHARLEY WHEELER will preach at Bethel Church on the 2nd Friday night in May. Mr. WM. CLEARMAN is in very feeble health at his home four miles west of town. Miss MAGGIE MORTON returned to Verona Saturday, after a weeks visit to her parents. Miss EMMA ARMSTRONG, a charming young lady from Moscow, visited relatives in town this week. The Methodist Quarterly Conference meets at Mt. Nebo Saturday and Sunday, 28th and 29th inst. The country will be flooded with tariff literature for some time, Congress having taken up the Mills Bill. The base ball club is practicing now with the expectation of playing a match game with some of the neighboring towns. The Fayette Sentinel only a few months old has taken a rank in Alabama journalism that would be complimentary to a paper of so many years. Quite a large congregation gathered both at the church and cemetery Sunday to witness the Masonic ceremonies in memory of Judge ALEXANDER COBB. Miss JALA GUIN accompanied by Miss OSIE SWANSEY, visited her mother Mrs. SARAH GUIN Saturday and Sunday. The young ladies returned to Fern Bank Sunday. The farmer’s Alliance met at Hickory Grove Saturday last for the purpose of electing officers for the county. We have not learned who were elected to the various offices. Mr. P. C. COMBS who is now in his 84th year walks up to town occasionally and tells of things happening years ago. Mr. COMBS framed the first house built in Aberdeen, Miss. The announcement of H. S. HENSON for Sheriff appears in this issue. SAM is one of Lamar’ best young men, and is fully competent to discharge the duties of the office, and will do so with credit to himself and the county. You many count on SAM bringing some fund into the canvass. NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTRS OF ADMINISTRATION Estate of A. J. MCMURRY Deceased, Probate Court Letters of Administration of the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of March a. D. 1888 by the Hon. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of the Probate Court of Lamar County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred. M. E. MCMURRAY J. MCMURRAY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, 21st Day of April, A. D. 1888 Estate of EDWIN BARNES This day came JOHN ROBERTSON, Administrator of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts and vouchers for final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that the 19th day of May A. D. 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 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 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 A. L. HARRINGTON a candidate for the office of Representative of Lamar County at the August election 1888 We are authorized to announce H. S. HENSON a candidate of the office of Sheriff 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. 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. Ad for American No. 7 Sewing Machine (drawing of sewing machine) File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/theverno1790gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 35.0 Kb