Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER June 1, 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, 11:41 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History June 1, 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, JUNE 1, 1888 Vol. II, No. 52 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET For Governor – Thomas Seay, of Hale For Secretary of State, Charles C. Langdon, of Mobile For Treasurer, John L. Cobbs, of Montgomery For Auditor, Cyrus D. Hogue, of Perry For Attorney General, Thomas N. McClellan, of Limestone For Superintendent of Education, Solomon Palmer, of Marshall Securing an appropriation to build a Court House in Birmingham, and one for the Warrior River, makes Congressman BANKHEAD a very acceptable nominee in Jefferson and Tuskaloosa counties. The money still accumulates in the vaults of the National Treasury although millions are being paid out for bonds. The collections amount of considerably over one million per day and “uncle Sam” spends about one million per day, buying of everything known to the commercial world. THE DUMMY LINE The Dummy Line project has been very freely discussed for several days on the streets. The parties who have prepared articles of incorporation are rather reticent about the matter and don’t seem to care whether the project is boomed or not. Efforts are being made we are informed to get moneyed men from a distance interested and when sufficient assurance is had in regard to securing the money active operations will begin. The tariff legislation will be put off till after the convention at St. Louis on the 4th. The platform, adopted at the convention, will have a great deal to do with the tariff legislation of the present Congress………….. With our next issue we will begin the third Volume of the Courier, and with that issue we will begin the publication of a seven column paper full of fresh news on both sides. Arrangements are being made to furnish the news from every post office in the county. The Courier will be sent to any citizen of this county, for one dollar per year, cash, or on credit just as suits his or her convenience. We call the attention to advertisers to our increased space which is being rapidly engaged. Position being given according to No. of application. The young men of Vernon and vicinity have organized an Infantry company under the name of the Thomas Jones Rifles. The Company is named in honor of Col. Thomas G. Jones, of the 2nd regiment of Alabama State troops. In less than sixty days the Co. will be regularly uniformed and equipped for service. There were near fifty names on the roll and more than thirty can be counted on as being active members and present at every call. Orders will be made for the uniforms next week. The names on the Roll are in many instances the same as those in Companies of the 26th Alabama Regiment that went from this county in the late war. They are by no means the same men; but are descendants. No more manly and fine looking body of young men can be found in the state and the organization will soon bring itself into the favor of our generous and appreciative people. THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT The voters of this state will have the privilege of voting on a constitutional amendment at the August election…………….. AN OPEN LETTER Below we publish a letter at the request of both the writer and the gentleman here to whom it was addresses, which contains matter of interest to those interested in knowing of the origin and aims of the Farmer’s Alliance. Villa Rica, Ga., May 13, 1888 Dear Friend: Yours of the 29th ult., at hand contents noted, was glad to hear from you and am surprised to know that you are opposed to secret organizations. Would like to have your authority from the Book of Books; I can’t find any scripture condemning it (secrecy); but I find where it speaks of the secrets of God and if God had secrets why not man. I will give you a few sketches o the Alliance, its history, growth, and the good it has done. The name Farmer’s Alliance originated in 1875 in Lampasas County, Texas, Parker and adjoining counties were largely settled by enterprising farmers from the North and East. These men watched earnestly the progress of the organization, until they were convinced that it must do good and intended good to their fellow man, and from that time to the present it has moved with rapidity unequaled in annals of history. The foundation principles of the Alliance are protection and self preservation; and these principles are as fold as the race of man. They have in the ages of the past been fostered and carried out by every organization in the history of the world both secret and otherwise. …………………………………… ……………….The Alliance has advanced, until it has become, almost, the wonder of the age and in the history of the farmer, never before was seen such uprising and peaceful organization in a fraternal brotherhood. Yours truly J. R. MATTHEWS Ad for book – “The King of Glory” NON-RESIDENT NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County IN Chancery, ELISHA ALEXANDER, Complainant Vs. MELIA ALEXANDER, defendant At Vernon, 11th District, North Western Chancery Division In this cause, it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of J. S. MCEACHIN, solicitor that the defendant MELIA ALEXANDER is a non-resident of this state and her place of residence is unknown to the complainant. It is therefore ordered by the Register, that publication be made in the Vernon Courier, a newspaper published in the count y of Lamar once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring her the said MELIA ALEXANDER to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 25th day of June, 1888, or, in thirty days thereafter, a decree pro confesso maybe taken against her the said MELIA ALEXANDER. Done at office, in Vernon, this 22nd day of May, 1888. JAS. M. MORTON, Register 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. 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 J. S. MCEACHIN, Attorney-at-Law and Solicitor in Chancery, Vernon, Ala. Will practice in Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston, and Fayette counties, in the United States Courts at Birmingham, and the Supreme Court of Alabama. Fertilizers. We have now on hand a superior article of palmetto Acid Phosphate for composting, and will keep a good stock of the Celebrated Sea Fowl Guano during the season. Give us a trial. J. J. SHERMAN & Co., Agt., Columbus, Miss. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Estate of W. D. CLEARMAN, Deceased Probate Court Letters Testamentary of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of May, 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. J. W. CLEARMAN 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 ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to collection of claims. 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. 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. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama BAD PRAYERS – (poem) THE END OF THE ROAD – Rest for Weary Feet, and Hands and Heart, and Brain RUSSIAN PRIESTS – Their Existence One of Misery, Want, Hardship, and Toil The established religion of Russia is formulated after the doctrines of the Greek Church, and the priesthood of the empire from a unique and entirely separate class of the community in which they reside……… TALMAGE’S SERMON – An Easter Discourse at the Brooklyn Tabernacle PAGE 3 FOOD AND MORALITY FAMOUS INDIAN, AND A STILL MORE FAMOUS INDIAN FIGHTER WE give below a picture of KIT CARSON, the famous scout and Indian ---, whose thrilling exploits sur--- in interest and adventure those of other frontier heroes. Kit’s --- shows that he was a very lion ----- and stern determination, also a man of fine intellect. He --- truth, the ideal American hero of the wild Western border. (drawing of Kit Carson). Kit’s last great contest with the Indians occurred in 1867, the year be--- his death, when Red Knife, a ---- Indian fiends, suddenly attacked the defenseless setters of the remote ----. A most graphic, spirited and thrilling account of that most desperate struggle is now being published in New York’s Ledger, under the title of “Red Knife, or Kit Carson’s ---- Trail”. Red Knife as will beseem by the picture of him which we printed below – (drawing of Indian on horse – RED KNIFE)…………………. A GRAND STRUCTURE – Description of the Church of the Savior at Moscow, Russia MENTAL TELEGRAPHING It is said that the Indians on the plains have always practiced a system of mental telegraphing among themselves, by means of which they communicate with each other almost instantaneously, and without messengers or signals……………. WHY HE QUIT THE BUSINESS - (joke) HAD A TURKEY DINNER NEW BUILDING MATERIAL Small advertisements Ad for Paine’s Celery Compound Ad for St. Jacob’s Oil Ad for Prickly Ash Bitters Ad for Pacific Liver pills Ad for Ely’s Cream Balm Ad for Scott’s Emulsion Ad for Webster’s Dictionary Ad for Chickasaw Iron Works Ad for Arm and Hammer Brand Soda Small advertisements PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS Blackberries are ripe again. The county jail is still vacant. No marriage licenses were issued this week. The rains have been somewhat partial this week. Children’s Day has been postponed until next Sunday. Dr. J. W. COLLINS, of Kingsville, spent Tuesday in town. The editor and Mrs. Judge YOUNG visited Birmingham this week. Mr. JACK YOUNG, and sister, Miss MOLLIE, were in town Sunday. Mr. H. W. MILLER spent several days in town the first of the week. A neat announcement of the closing exercises of the High school is being sent out. Contracts for the remaining 80 miles of the G. P. extension will be let in Birmingham today. The Courier wants an active paid correspondent at every P. O. in Lamar County. Write for terms. Chances for Vernon to get a railroad are good if every body will make the right kind of a pull. We are pleased to note that Mr. WM. MATTISON who has been in bad health for some time is improving. It is generally reported by all who come to town that the candidates are traveling thick and fast at this early day. Rev. G. L. HEWITT filled his regular appointment last Sunday; preaching to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MACE and Messrs. W. R. BRADLEY and ETHEL MACE, attended the fire parade at Columbus this week. LONNIE BURNS occupied the Methodist pulpit on last Sunday night, and his friends speak in very complimentary terms of the sermon. JAMES MIDDLETON, Esq., who has been in bad health for some time was thought be improving fast, but he had a chill Sunday night which has kept him in bed most of the week. Only a little over two months until the election and no announcements for Justice of the peace, or Constable in town beat. Are we to have no Justice or constable for the next four years? Attention Rifles: There will be a meeting in the Court House on Saturday night next at 7:30 o’clock for the purpose of permanent organization. All active members will please be present. In this issue appears the announcement of Prof. W. J. MOLLOY for the office of County Supt. of Education. Prof. MOLLOY is well known to possess every qualification requisite for the performance of the duties of the office. The Columbus Index admonishes us to “possess our soul in patience:” and says that the Tombigbee road, will yet b built. Patience is a good thing to have; but it is a railroad for the present generation that we want and not for our great grand children. Articles of Incorporation by the Birmingham and Vernon Mining, Manufacturing and Railway Co. were filed in the office of the Judge of Probate yesterday. The corporation is composed of five gentlemen in Vernon and three of Birmingham. They propose to build a branch line of railroad to some point on the K. C. not yet determined to enable them to carry on their mining and manufacturing operations. We have waited long enough for our neighbors to come and build us a road. The old story of the lark in the wheat field will apply. A commission has been received by Capt. J. S. MCEACHIN to organize the Thomas Jones Rifleman. The boys meet on Saturday night for the purpose of organizing and will soon elect the officers of the company. At first there seemed to be considerable obstacles in the way but the boys redoubled their energy and succeeded in getting the commission issued. With the commission came also a proposition from a firm up north to furnish uniforms at a very low figure. In a short while we expect to see the Riflemen competitors for any prize that may be open to them in competitive drilling. Capt. MCEACHIN being one of the best officers in the state, and with so energetic and intelligent company of young men, we predict that the day is not far distant when the riflemen will be the pride of Lamar. NOTICE An order was made at the May term, of the Commissioner’s Court, setting the July term of said court, to award the free scholarship to the Alabama medical College. Young men desiring to compete for the scholarship should file their application and attend the said term of court. This 21st day of May 1888. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate 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 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. B. H. WILKERSON I announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education at the election to be held the fist Monday in August 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. W. J. MOLLOY 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 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. Ad for American No. 7 Sewing Machine (drawing of sewing machine) Ad for Dr. Taylor’s Sure Chill Cure File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/theverno1795gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 32.1 Kb