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THE VERNON COURIER


COURIER PUBLISHING COMPANY [Limited]
VERNON, LAMAR COUNTY, ALABAMA
 FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1888 Vol. II, No. 49

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THE COURIER
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR

Sheriff Hanson seems to have changed his mind in regard to --- Governor’s 
prerogative, and --- looks upon him as being --- in Lowndes County.

The Herald (Birmingham) has things terribly mixed last week by putting the head 
lines of the Vernon correspondent over its letter from Chattanooga or some 
other village.

The Candidates before the State Convention who wanted to go to St. Louis were 
as “thick as thieves in Valambrosia” notwithstanding the fact those delegates 
who had such “endorsements” four years ago, are still making for a “vacancy”

WAR IN ALABAMA
A race war is imminent in Lowndes county the scenes of a recent lynching and 
home of Sheriff Brinson.  On last Saturday a fight occurred in which several 
lives were lost and the Governor at the request of Sheriff Brinson ordered out 
the militia to quell the riot.  About twenty of the rioters are now in jail and 
things are quieting down.

CLEM C. SHORTER
This distinguished young representative has been re-nominated by the Democrats 
of Barbour county…………….

There is about as little sympathy expressed over the sad and uncompromising 
state of affairs that exist about Mississippi’s’ capitol as if the whole matter 
was happening in Chicago and not in a sister State.  This state will never 
change until new men get to controlling the press and politics of the state.  A 
little of the “get up and get” in the way of manufactories and diversified 
industries that is taking hold of North Alabama would old Mississippi more good 
than the killing of a great many fighting editors and politicians.

Lynching has become a thing of every day occurrence in this state.  Public 
opinion is growing in the wrong direction in this matter.  Jefferson County has 
had two lynching in a week’s time with several other counties behind.
	One man fells his adversary and he is then in the eyes of the law a 
murder of some grade, or degree.  A mob assembles and kills the murderer and 
two men lie dead at the same time.  The men who slay the murderer what are 
they?  Did they fight to defend their lives, or limbs, or to prevent eh 
commission of a felony?  Are they law abiding citizens who believe in upholding 
the law, or do they propose to disregard the law and execute their own judgment 
on all the violators of the law?  These questions are not without some 
meaning.  In short a murderer kills his man, a mob kills the murderer, who 
kills the mob?

ALL ABOARD!  THE TOMBIGBEE TO BE BUILT – Work to Commence in three Weeks
At a meeting in Columbus, Miss. last Friday night an officer of the Tombigbee 
Railroad Company state publicity that work on the road would commence inside of 
three weeks.  He further stated that one member of the company was then in New 
York and that when he returned operations would commence.  We have since 
learned that the official spoken of has returned.

That Mr. Blaine will be the Republican candidate for President this year is 
almost, conclusively settled………………….

IMMIGRATION
The idea of inducing immigrants to come south is taking strong hold on every 
Southern State.  It is true that, the wealth of every state consists in the 
number of its population.  And every producer of any kind of merchantable goods 
adds just so much tot eh wealth of the country.  IF the sate of Alabama would 
spend twenty thousand dollars per year, for the next ten years in advertising 
the state and encouraging immigration it would be money well invested.  The 
increase of taxes would double the expenditure in two years and at the 
expiration of ten years, instead of having spent two hundred thousand dollars 
for nothing; the increased revenues of the state would amount to more than that 
sum total yearly.  This would be the best possible investment in which the 
money or credit of the state would be placed.  Again, for every ten new comers 
in a Township there would be an increase of one hundred per cent in the value 
of real estate.  Our waste lands would be put into cultivation and industries 
of every kind would spring up.  Churches and school houses would be built in 
every neighborhood. By such increase of property and values taxes would become 
less and the conveniences and comforts of life would be greatly increased.  
This subject is receiving considerable attention now by the press and thinking 
men of the state.  The matter is being freely discussed by many of the 
candidates for Representative in the various counties of the state.

KENNEDY DOTS
	Mr. ALEXANDER of Kennedy is an aspirant for Legislative honors.
	Kennedy is a busy little city and is fast growing to be the “largest 
city” in Lamar County.
	The merchants of Kennedy were as “busy as bees” last Saturday, and 
goods were being sold in a rush.  The handsome little city is destined for a 
prosperous future.  May she buzz, and hum and “boom” is the Courier’s wish.
	Judge JONES and ATKINS consumed the entire day Saturday in their 
courts, hearing the cause of BLACK vs. WILSON, et als.  After hearing quite an 
array of evidence, they gave a verdict for plaintiff, and defendants appealed 
to the Circuit Court.
	Mr. W. T. WALKER is erecting a handsome residence at Kennedy, and will 
accommodate in future, as he has in the past, the traveling public.  Mr. WALKER 
and his accomplished wife know well how to make a sojourner under their roof 
pleasant; and, with the facilities of his new house added to this usual 
suavity, all who stop at Kennedy are assured accommodations of the first class.

HONORABLY DISCHARGED
To Whom It May Concern:
Whereas, Charges of gross immorality having been preferred against Rev. L. 
PETERS, Presiding Elder of Tuskaloosa District, C. M. E. Church, Alabama 
Conference.  And where as we the undersigned committee of investigation 
appointed by Bishop J. a. Bebe, having thoroughly examined the matter; And 
Whereas, the evidence produced was not strong enough to sustain the charges, 
therefore we beg leave to report that a trial is not necessary.  
Respectfully, Submitted
W. S. BATTLE, P. E. Chair
M. E. TAYLOR, SEC.
WM. FORNHAM
J. V. SILVERS
A. S. SOMERVILLE, Comm
Vernon, Ala. May 9th, 1888

BY THE GALLON
The heirs of Mrs. M. L. MORDICAI, who died a few days ago went into an out 
house as directed by her before her death and digged up a pitcher containing 
about a gallon and a half of silver, and a bottle containing $240 in gold.  The 
silver was greatly darkened by age and some very old coins were found. The 
whole amount was near seven hundred dollars and outside of the gold the 
remainder consisted in pieces less than one dollar.

The State Convention convened on last Wednesday and nominated candidates for 
state officers as follows: Thos. Seay, Gov; C. C. Langdon, Secretary of state; 
J. L. Cobbs, Treasurer; C. D. Hogue, Auditor; T. N. McCleland, Att-General 
Solomon Palmer, Supt. of Education.

Capt. S. H. HANKINS was in town yesterday.

Mrs. MAT PENNINGTON spent several days in town this week visiting her children.

Rev. AARON PENNINGTON will preach in town the third Sunday night in this month, 
20th inst.

Messrs. JAS. M. WILSON, W. G. RICHARDS and J. T. MORDICAI of Fern bank spent 
yesterday in town.

Mr. G. I. GUIN a prominent student of the High school brought in four new 
subscribers tot eh Courier yesterday.

Mr. JOSEPH BLACK of Blow Horn received a dangerous if not fatal kick in the 
face by a young mule last Saturday.

Dr. LANE and wife, of Fayette County were in town Wednesday night.  They 
sojourned with Rev. Mr. HEWITT and family.

Gov. Seay was re-nominated on Wednesday by acclimation amid rousing cheers.  No 
abler man has ever sat in the gubernatorial chair of the state.

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

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.

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 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

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

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.

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THE VERNON COURIER
Published Every Friday
Vernon, Alabama

THE BELATED COURIER – (Poem)

A COMMONPLACE WOMAN – “But the Dearest and Bravest in the World”

TABOGA BAY’S SHARK – It has Eaten various People, and Is Not Regarded as a Pet

Dr. Brazza, the African explorer, says the upper Congo region teems with 
ivory.  He found large quantities of tusks in some of the villages, and they 
were offered to him for small quantities of beads.  While he was floating down 
the river he saw in eight days 105 elephants along the bank.

CONCERNING BALDNESS – Dissertation of a Fashionable New York Hairdresser

HOW TO REAR CHILDREN

HANCOCK THE SUPERB – A Loyal, Knightly Soldier, A Conscientious Patriot and 
Magnetic leader

OF HUMBLE ORIGIN – Contemptuous Filings at the Chief Glory of American 
Citizenship

CURRENT COMMENT – 

MISSOURI REPUBLICANS – pen Pictures of a Peculiar Race of Human Beings.

MRS. HENDRICK’S DESIRE

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----- STUDYING

RELIABLE SIGNS

MYSTERIOUS FATALITIES – What Is It That Is Killing So Many Prominent Men?

Ad for St. Jacob’s Oil

Ad for Pacific Liver Pills

Ad for Prickly Ash Bitters

Ad for Frank Schumann Guns

Ad for Ely’s Cream Balm

Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla

Ad for Scott’s Emulsion

Ad for J. I Case Threshers and Engines

Ad for Arm and Hammer Church & Co.s Soda

Ad for Natural Gas Free with Every Lot – Powell Crosley’s Addition to the city 
of Findlay , Ohio (drawing of city map)

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THE COURIER
Published Every Friday

LOCALS

The railroad news is very encouraging.

Commissioner’s Court meets next Monday.

Mr. S. W. VICE of Kennedy spent Wednesday in town.

Mr. JAS. F. WEIR of Columbus was in town Monday.

Supt. WILKERSON distributed the school funds Saturday.

The Sunday Schools at Kennedy have a picnic tomorrow.

Mrs. MACE and Miss ELIZA MORTON visited Columbus this week.

The Kansas City R. R. has established an agency at Sulligent.

Mr. WM. R. BRADLEY made a business trip to Columbus this week.

Miss ALICE YOUNG is visiting her brother, Judge YOUNG this week.

The candidates for the various offices are stirring very lively – even at this 
early date.

Mrs. NANNIE RECTOR returned to Columbus Saturday, after visiting relatives in 
town.

Material to enlarge the Courier has been purchased and is expected to arrive 
first of next week.

The Educational Board was in session last Saturday, Profs. HOLLIDAY and JOHNSON 
being present.

County Court on Monday was well attended and several cases disposed of, only 
one case being continued.

Dr. M. W. and Mrs. JOHN W. MORTON left on Monday last for the Magic City to 
attend the grand lodge of I. O. O. F. 

Mr. WM. MATTISON a prominent citizen of Betts beat called to see us Tuesday and 
swelled our list with new names.

Miss JALA GUIN after several months’ stay in Fern Bank, returned home Friday 
last.  She will spend the summer at home.

We say confidently that there are several candidates almost out, and that you 
may keep a lookout for their announcements.

The colored folks report a good time down at EGBERT’S on the 8th.  The 
amusement consisted in a marriage, public speaking and a dinner.

An old and reliable Nursery wants an agent in this county to sell their stock, 
either on salary or commission.  No license to pay.  Apply at this office.

Mrs. R. L. BRADLEY has returned from the Gate City, where she had been for 
treatment by a skilled oculist, and we are glad to know she is much benefited 
thereby.

Capt. J. S. MCEACHIN made a professional visit to Kennedy last Saturday. The 
Captain expressed himself delighted with our county and its kind and cultivated 
people.

Died on the 8th, little LOU, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. STRICKLAND.  The 
students of the High School attended the burial and the classmates of the 
deceased covered her grave with flowers.

Quite a number of young men are intending to join the military company to be 
organized her soon.  Several of our prominent citizens have informed us that 
they wished their sons names enrolled.

A reporter of the Columbus Dispatch speaks in very complementary terms of Dr. 
R. L. BRADLEY’S singing at Tabernacle Church last Sunday, saying that it was 
very much alike and equal to the singing at the Sam Jones meetings.

Commencing June 13th the Kansas City railroad will sell half fare tickets to 
San Francisco on account of the meeting of the National Educational 
association.  The limit of return will be ninety days from date of ticket.

Mr. ROBERT TURNER died at his home last Sunday.  The deceased was considerably 
above eighty years of age and had lived a most exemplary and pious life, and 
will be much missed in his neighborhood.  It seems that our old citizens are 
fast passing away.

In this paper will be found the announcement of Mr. THOMAS ALEXANDER as a 
candidate for the office of Representative of Lamar County.  Mr. ALEXANDER is a 
school teacher and farmer.  He is well up with the times and possesses every 
qualification requisite for the faithful performance of the duties of the 
office.  He lives in Steen Beat and is known by all to be a clever Christian 
gentleman.

W. Y. ALLEN, Lamar’s genial and whole-souled tax Assessor has so far recovered 
of his late sickness to be in town Monday. When Mr. ALLEN is sick the assessing 
is carried on all the same, by this efficient deputy Mr. JAS. T. ALLEN, who has 
many of the agreeable traits of his father and is well liked by every one.  No 
county in the state can boast of a better and more diligent officer.  We trust 
that he may live long to enjoy his well deserved popularity.

The chief “Quill Driver” of the Courier is off on a trip this week taking in 
Columbus, Birmingham and Edwardsville, with an eye to both business and 
pleasure, but more especially the latter.  The chief Q. D. has recently 
developed a very large bump on the back of his head which phrenologists 
interpret a signify a warm tender spot for the opposite sex; so warm that the 
C. Q. D. always starts out on such journeys with a palm leaf fan and a linen 
duster.

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

We are authorized to announce THOMAS ALEXANDER 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 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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