Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER May 4, 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, 11:07 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History May 4, 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 COUNTY, ALABAMA FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1888 Vol. II, No. 48 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR A new building at the in---- Hospital for colored in---- has been completed. ---- Democrat – Who is Ful--- Second Democrat – He is --- Justice of the United States now. The Emperor of Germany has been gaining strength for a number of days. He will soon be stout enough to help --- the amp of Europe. The Georgia Pacific is to be --- to the bank of the ---- of waters” this summer. A full corps of surveyors are now in the field to locate the road. The young men on each side of --- in Dallas county have --- party in that county ---; The convention met in that county a few days ago – after two days wrangling – met until the 7th day of ----. The fact that all of the candidates for County Treasurer live in town beat is complained of to us. It is no fault of ours. Just send your name and money and your announcement will appear in first issue. We are making room for every man to announce from constable down. The “Democratic split” in Tuskaloosa County seems to have been effectually healed by the re-nomination of N. N. Clements representing one ---- and W. G. Cochrane on the other. The clever people of such a beautiful city should dwell in peace and harmony together. It is current among Washington politicians that Congressman Oates aspires to take over ------------ The German Emperor has so far received from his “fatal malady” as to be able to return to his “beef and beer.” The great soldier and ruler will no doubt recover and assume the actual duties of Emperor. His Mother-in-law, Queen Victoria of England, has been on a visit to him, but he will survive both the malady and his Mother-in-law. He is beyond all peradventure a great man. HON. JOHN H. BANKHEAD From the county delegations thus far heard from the appearances indicate that Col. BANKHEAD will be returned to his seat in Congress without opposition. Jefferson, Greene, Fayette, Pickens, and Lamar would doubtless nominate him in the face of any kind of opposition that can now be brought forward. Tuskaloosa, Sumter, Walker and Winston, as yet unheard from on the subject, will all doubtless favor his re-nomination. The compliment to be paid Col. BANKHEAD is one that no representative from this district has enjoyed since the war. Chief Justice Fuller, who acquired his title a few days ago by appointment from President Cleveland, was a “dark horse” in the race. He was not an “applicant for the position,” and was greatly surprised when he learned of his appointment. He retired one evening never dreaming of such a future and awoke next morning to find himself Chief Justice of the United States. Such is life under our form of Government. ALL THERE The State Examiner counted the money in the Treasury last week and found therein $627,920.32. This amount is 25 cents more than the books call for as being in the Treasury. This is the right kind of a showing and clearly demonstrates the fact that Alabama has the right kind of an officer to care for the money. Mr. Craig Smith having been chief clerk in the office will no doubt get the invitation to come up higher and take charge himself when the convention meets on the 9th. GOING TO ENLARGE The Courier will be enlarged and many new features added within two weeks if nothing unforeseen interferes. The generous support and patronage extended to the Courier under its new management enables us to do this. We are determined to give our readers one of the best county papers published in the state. At an early day we propose to issue a special edition for the purpose of advertising the varied resources of our county and send the same all over the country. Any information in regard to the minerals, water power, soil and timber will be gladly received and will help us to get up this issue in a proper way. STILL SOLID Alabama iron makers go on building furnaces and Rolling Mills regardless of the tariff, or the threatened panic. The panic has not put in appearance and the tariff legislation is not likely to hurt Alabama. Large iron and steel mills are shutting down all over the country, except in Alabama and here the rule is reversed, instead of going out of blast new furnaces are being blown in and new foundations laid. The people of Alabama need not trouble themselves greatly over questions of finance and politics. Alabama farmer and manufacturers can stand high tariff or low tariff with as little embarrassment as nay people in this country. With the most generous soil and splendid climate, with rain and sunshine in proper proportions the crops grow. With iron coal and limestone mixed by nature almost in proper parts iron is made. Alabama can stand any state of affairs much better than any sister state. KEEP COOL The political canvass may be said to be fairly upon us, though it is only an occasional picket gun that disturbs the usual tranquility. The forces are being marshaled in silence; the lines are forming in battle array, and the leaders are preparing to sound the general alarm. For the seat in the Lower House of the Assembly there are three announced candidates, who are good and competent men. For Sheriff there are eight; for Treasurer five; for Tax Collector six; while the other minor offices are not likely to be left vacant for want of “candidates.” Thought at present it looks as if the County Supt. of Education and Tax Assessor are so popular among the people that they will go to the polls unopposed. There will be a warm struggle in the canvas. The candidates are all good men, and there is little probability that a mistake could be made by the election of any one of the entire list. But ‘keep cool” gentlemen, and bear in mind the fact that the “longest pole will get the persimmon.” WHO IS GOVERNOR? Judge Porter, of Jefferson county regards himself a “bigger man” than the Governor of Alabama…….. TAX SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County Under and by virtue of certain decrees rendered on the 30th day of April 1888 against the parties hereunder mentioned, I will on Monday the 4th day of June 1888, sell at legal hours at the Court House door in Vernon in said county, the following described lands of delinquent tax payers upon which taxes are due, to wit: ….(owner’s unknown, Barksdale Estate) This 30th day of April 1888 D. J. LACY, T. C. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County To CROWDER & 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:………… This is to notify you to appear before the Probate Court in said county, at next term thereof, commencing on Monday June 4th, 1888, then and there to show cause, if any 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, fees and costs. This 1st day of May, 1888. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. MAX NATHAN, for MIRLOR BUSECK Dealer in Wines, liquors, cigars, and tobacco. Capt. ECKFORD’S Old Stand, No. 63, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. 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 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 ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to collection of claims. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama THE LONG, LONG AGO – (Poem) CHILDREN’S WIT – Humorous Things Said by the Little Folk DROPPED THEIR WORK – An Ideal View of Life in the Hospitable Blue Grass state A Chicago man who recently visited Louisville, Ky. was much surprised at the social customs of the city………….. TALMAGE’S SERMON – “What can and What Can Not make a Woman Happy” PAGE 3 A GREAT SPEECH OBSTRUCTIONISTS - --- and Crumbling Condition of the Republican Party THIS YEAR’S FIGHT – Why the Democrats Can Not Lose it Unless They Fail to Fight NOTES OF THE DAY A CLOSE THRUST – How a Bright Youngster Embarrassed a Charity Worker Small advertisements Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Pacific Liver Pills Ad for Piso’s Cure for Consumption Ad for Ely’s Cream Balm Ad for Prickly Ash Bitters (drawing of bottle) Ad for Paine’s Celery Compound Ad for St. Jacob’s Oil Ad for Scott’s Emulsion Ad for Arm & Hammer Brand Soda PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS Drs. GEORGE and JAMES COLLINS were in town on Monday. Messrs. WILLIE SUMMERS and JAS. B. MACE visiting the Magic City this week. Efforts are being made to re-establish post offices at Bedford and Blowhorn in this county. Mrs. Judge YOUNG who has been quite sick for some days is now much better. Mrs. T. L. CREW accompanied by JIMMIE and Misses ELLA and VIRGIE were visiting here on the first of the week. The Rev. Mr. MORRIS, Presiding Elder of this district preached last Sunday night in the Methodist Church. Dr. R. L. BRADLEY has been absent several days on a professional tour. He has been putting in a few political plugs. Mrs. M. L. MORDICIAI, an aged and highly esteemed lady died at her home ten miles south of town on the 24th ult. In this issue will be found the announcement of the Rev. D. G. W. HOLLIS for the office of County Treasurer. Mr. HOLLIS is a native of this county and is highly esteemed both as a citizen and Minster. A letter from the Columbus Base Ball club accepting the challenge for a game, from the Vernon Athletes on Saturday last, came too late, reaching here on Saturday evening at 3:30 o’clock. Mr. WM. D. CLEARMAN an aged and much respected citizen of our county died at his home four miles west of town on the 1st inst. He will be sadly missed in the community where he lived. Little HENRY, son of W. B. MATTHEWS, happened to a serious accident on last Monday while driving a team to the railroad. He fell from the wagon and two wheels passed over his chest. The last account he was slowly improving. Mr. BRUCE M. BUIE, of South Carolina, who has been with the Courier for several months past, has gone to Birmingham for the purpose of obtaining employment. He is a competent and trust worthy young man and has the good wishes of the Courier. Circuit Clerk BRADLEY and Judge YOUNG make their weekly visits to the jail, which they enter without disturbing the jailor for the keys, and not a single unfortunate do they find to beg of them a “chaw” of tobacco, or to impress them with their innocence. Not even a sound is heard in the haunted cell. Mr. BOB LAWRENCE has quite a curiosity in a chicken with four well developed legs and no wings. This kind will do better in way of running, but when comes to flying they will be sure to get left. We are opposed to this breed on another ground, and that is the total abolition of the most dainty and sweet part of the chicken. Our young men have a chance to join a Military Company. Military exercises add more to personal bearing and ease of motion than any other training. Young men from all parts of the county have expressed their willingness to become members of the Company. Young men from the country are requested to come to town Saturday morning the 12th inst., the town boys will have some amusement planned for the day. We have a fine specimen of wool in our office that was sheared from a one year old Merino lamb reared by Mr. GEO. WILLIAMS near Military Springs. The wool is near one foot in length and its texture is much like silk. Lamar County is better adapted to the raising of sheep than any place in Texas, or the west. The proper advertising of this county would put new life into the department of husbandry. The young men of Vernon and vicinity are discussing the question and expediency of organizing a Military Company and it is to be hoped that their deliberations will materialize at an early date. Material of the best character is here in abundance, and with training would become efficient members of the service. The law requires that a petition for such an organization signed by forty residents between the ages of 18 and 45 shall be filed with the Adjutant–general. If deemed expedient and the necessary supply of arms and accoutrements can be had, a Commission is issued to organize the Company. The preliminary steps for a Company of Infantry will be taken on Saturday evening May 12th in the Probate Judge’s office, and all who feel an interest in the success of the undertaking are requested to meet there at seven o’clock p.m. We have failed so far to learn all the names of the officers of the County Alliance organized last week. So far as known they are as follows: President, W. J. MOLLOY; Vice President, JOHN A. YOUNG; Sec. J. R. GUIN, Treasurer SAM CURRY; Lecturer, AARON PENNINGTON. Dr. D. H. MCCLAIN, of Maysville, Ala., has been in town for several days. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR REPRESENTATIVE 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 JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY a candidate for the office of Representative at the August election, 1888. We are authorized to announce A. L. HARRINGTON a candidate for the office of Representative of Lamar County at the August election 1888 FOR SHERIFF I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. LEE S. METCALF I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. T. M. WOODS I announce myself a candidate for the office of 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 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 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 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. H. HOPPER a candidate for the office of Sheriff 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. FOR TAX COLLECTOR 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 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. 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. 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, FOR TAX ASSESSOR 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. FOR TREASURER 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 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. 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. We are authorized to announce D. G. W. HOLLIS a candidate for the office of County treasurer at the August election 1888, subject to the will of the people. FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION 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 FOR COMMISSIONER 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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 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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