Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER July 13, 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 September 12, 2010, 7:08 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History July 13, 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, JULY 13, 1888 Vol. III, No. 6 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR NATIONAL TICKET For President, Grover Cleveland, of New York For Vice President, Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio 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 For Congressman, John H. Bankhead of Fayette According to the report of the Commissioner’s Court of Cleburne County, the county has paid “two dollars for lunatics” within the past six months. Cleburne is undoubtedly a very peculiar county when lunatics become so scarce that they cost a dollar apiece. The Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company is said to have eight millions of dollars on hand to build and equip new feeders to their main road. It is currently reported that a line to the coal fields of Alabama is contemplated, and, if built, will come by this place. Thursday morning as the Central train was going into Atlanta at 8 o’clock, and as it was nearing the city, a spark from the engine flew in at one of the car windows and fell on a lady’s skirt. In a few moments the car was full of smoke, but the occupants, thinking it was for a hot box, paid no attention to it and in a few minutes the fire blazed up from the dress and all saw then what was the matter. A gentleman rushed to the lady’s assistance, and in a few moments had extinguished the blaze. The young lady was nearly scared to death, and fainted, but was brought around all right. OUR ASSESSMENT The total values of property assessed for taxes in Lamar County the present year are as follows: Read estate, $481,430; personal property, $249,993, making a total of $731,423. To this is to be added the railroad assessment of nearly $500,000. The poll tax foot up $2,185.50. The average assessed value is $1.35, the lands of the beats being assessed at the following prices: Military Springs leads off a valuation of $1.81 per acre, ……………….. FAITHFUL SERVANTS Commissioner’s Court, adjourned on Tuesday, it being the last sitting of the present board. After four years of service, and taking charge of the county when the finances were in not very good shape, they leave it in a good financial condition. According to the Treasurer’s report there was $803 in the County Treasury, enough money to cover the expenses of the county until the taxes are collected again. The present board has done as much, or perhaps more, for the county than any in the history of the county, and, on retiring from the office, they have the confidence and the esteem of the appreciative people of the county. Messrs. LOGGAINS and YOUNG are not in the race to succeed themselves. Messrs. MOLLOY and WILSON are candidates for re-election. In way of substantial showing for the money spent outside of two thousand a year for the expenses of the circuit court and so much for bridge and pauper claims, they have paid the other expenses of the county, and expended near three thousand dollars in making the county jail secure and buying safes for the court house to protect the records. And for each of these investments at the time made, there was considerable criticism by the voters of the county; but the wisdom of their action has been so well proven that now there is no one unapproved of their action. Before the present cell was put in the jail, the rule with the prisoners was to stay and fatten until about a week before court and then suddenly take their leave. Such things do not happen now. Several hundred dollars worth of records were destroyed before they prepared a place for their safe keeping. FERN BANK HIGH SCHOOL The closing exercises of this splendid institution of learning took place Wednesday, June 27th. The day opened very gloomy, a steady rain falling until near 9 o’clock. O account of the rain the examinations were left off. The exercises opened at 10 o’clock with a song, after which Capt. JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY, of Vernon, was introduced by the Principal, and in his usual easy and pleasant manner delivered the literary address, which was very attentively listened to. This was followed by a song, after which an intermission of one hour was given for refreshments. The audience came together at 1:00 o’clock and listed to a speech on free Masonry, by Capt. MCCLUSKEY. (The installation of the officers of Fern Bank Lodge, which was to have taken place that day was postponed.) Next came recitations by the small girls and boys, each one receiving a prize. Then cane the most interesting part of the programme – recitations by the young ladies. A prize was offered for the best recitation, but all did so well it seemed that the judge would not be able to decide who was entitled to the prize. After being out quite a while, they decided in favor of Miss ENUNICE ATKINS. At 5 p.m. came declarations by the young men, all acquitting themselves creditably, Mr. G. R. DRAPER winning the prize. At 8 p.m. the concert opened. The night was very warm and the house crowded to the utmost, still the audience was very attentive. The concert lasted three hours and consisted mostly of comic speeches and dialogues, closing with some minstrel pieces, all of which were good and were enjoyed very much by the entire audience. At the close of the concert Prof. GUIN made a short farewell talk to the patrons of the school and citizens of Fern Bank, announcing his intention of retiring from the profession of teaching. Under the manage of Prof. GUIN the Fern bank school has attained rank as one of the best schools in the country, and it is with reluctance the people of Fern Bank give him up. A FOREIGN SYNDICATE – Purchases 300,000 Acres of Alabama Coal Land [Nashville Democrat] – When asked last night in regard to a dispatch from Washington in the Democrat yesterday morning to the effect that an English syndicate had purchased 300,000 acres of land in the Warrior Coal fields at $8 per acre, and that the purchase would probably give the syndicate the power to fix the price of coal in that section, Mr. Nathaniel Baxter, Jr. president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company said: “I know nothing, whatever of the transaction, and never heard of it till I saw the special in the Democrat. The statement of the purchase is probably correct, but the intimation that the syndicate will be able to control the price of coal in North Alabama is ridiculous, and altogether misleading. Three hundred thousand acres is a big scope of country, but I have no idea from the price paid, that the purchase comprises anything but wild coal lands, for the improved coal lands are very much more costly. As an instance, our company has refused $40 per acres for land in the Pratt mines coal field. “There are a great many seams of coal, and of different kinds of coal in that section. There are, besides the Warrior Coal Fields, the Cahaba coal fields, and the Pratt Mines coal fields and many coal mines. All the coke used in the blast furnaces in the Birmingham district, comes from the Pratt miens field, 80,000 acres of which is owned by our company. The rest of the field is owned by the Sloss Iron and Steel Company which has extensive mines at Coalburg, and by the Woodward Furnace Company. This coal is especially adapted by to coking purpose, and the output from the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company’s mines at Pratt mines alone is now 3,500 tons daily, and will be increased before the end of the year to 4,500 tons. It is estimated that our company alone owns enough coal to run the Birmingham district for 300 years; so you see there is little danger of a foreign company getting a grip on the coal market there by the purchase of 300,000 or 500,000 acres of land in the Warrior coal fields. Again, though I believe Warrior coal has been coked, it is not considered preeminently a coking coal, but rather a domestic coal. “I am glad you called my attention to the statement in the dispatch, for I would dislike much for the impression to go abroad that a foreign syndicate had gained such a foothold in Alabama that it could control the price of coal, and in this way the price of iron.” TAXES AND SCHOOL It is not likely that the assessment of property in Alabama this year will exceed $200,000,000. On that taxes will be collected at the rate of fifty cents on the one hundred dollars worth of property, being a reduction of half a mill in accordance with the law of the last legislature. ……………. At Cottondale factory, near Tuskaloosa, from 60,000 to 65,000 yards of checks, plaids, and striped goods are manufactured per week, 322 looms are worked, and 250 hands are employed, all of whom are white but one. The weekly pay roll averages about $1,200. Some of the operatives earn from $12 to $15 per week. Some of the ladies earn from $8 to $10 per week in the weaving room. The whole force is composed of native Alabamians, who in the past have been educated in the factory business here at this mill. The company is headed by R. H. Somerville, present and B. Friedman, treasurer; M. Wildman, manager, and John Lord, superintendent. The Talladega Mountain Home says: The Franklin mine with its new experiment plant, is extracting old at the rate of $75 per day……………….. 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. STATE NEWS In Cherokee County there are fifteen candidates for Tax Assessor, and seven for Collector. The Teacher’s Institute of the Sixth Congressional District will be held in Jasper, beginning Monday, July 23rd. The Athens Courier records an act of heroism. It says that party of boys were bathing at the sinks, in Piney Creek, near Mooresville, when two of the number, sons of E. J. Tisdale, Esq., got in deep water and certainly would have been drowned but for the presence of mind and heroic efforts of little Dan Hundley, aged 12 years, son of Hon. John H. Hundley. One of the boys was unconscious when rescued by Dan, unaided, but he save them both. Honor and praise to Dan, the gallant boy that he is. The convicts at Pratt Mines enjoyed the 4th of July, as the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company which employs them, gave them a gig barbecue. The bills of air included the following: Eight hundred pounds of beef, 600 pounds of pork, 300 pounds of mutton, four boxes of lemons made into lemonade, 1,000 pounds of ice, eight barrels of fresh apples and bread and pies without end. The meats were barbecued in the best style, and the entire dinner was well cooked and served. For an hour the convicts were allowed to help themselves, and there was more than enough for all. The state Inspectors spent the day at the mines and were present at the barbecue. The barbecue was given the convicts by the company on account of the good work done by them during the late strike. During the month of June, the convicts mined 62,000 tons of coal. They are paid for all coal over their tasks, and one day last month the company paid them $300 for extra work. A FARMER MURDERED – By a Negro Tenant Who May be Lynched if Caught [Special to the Age] – Tuscumbia, ala. July 10 – Mr. Oscar Cooper, a well to do young planter living near Town Creek, Lawrence County, was shot and instantly killed by Steve Binford, a negro tenant, late yesterday afternoon. Mr. Cooper leaves a wife and two small children. He was a leading citizen. His death is a source of great grief to the citizens of Lawrence County. BETTING ON CLEVELAND – Twenty thousand to Ten Thousand that Cleveland Wins KILLED BY LIGHTNING – Horrible Fate of a Farner Near Riverside William Tucker, a farmer who lives near Riverside, on the Georgia Pacific Railroad, forty miles east of this city, was stuck and instantly killed by lightning Friday afternoon about 4 o’clock………….. A REMARKABLE CASE Charleston, S. C., July 10 – One of the most interesting criminal trials in South Carolina for years is now going on at Pickens. ………………… COMMISSIONER DAWSON – To Address the National Educational Association – Election Prophesies NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala., July 2, 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 Lamar County, at Vernon, Ala. on August 31, 1888, viz: Homestead No. 12,123, JOHN A. BROWN, for the N ½ SE ¼ Sec 36 T 14 R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: DOCK PERKINS, post office Vernon, Ala; WILLIAM R. CUNNINGHAM, post office Vernon, Ala; GEORGE ROBERTSON, post office Vernon, Ala; ALLY PERKINS, post office, Vernon, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register ELECTION NOTICE There will be an election held at all the election precincts in Lamar county on the first Monday, the 6th day of August next, for the purpose of electing a ……………. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. The King of Spain will celebrate his second birthday by a grand fete at the Madrid Hippodrome…….. The Scandinavian population grows at its root in Castle Garden in New York…………. ------------------ The electricians are greatly annoyed at the habit persons are forming of getting killed by touching electric wires. They are also angry with the newspapers for saying that these fatalities tend to show that electric wires are dangerous…………. POETRY AND MISCELLANY THE WATER MILL – (poem) THE DRUMMER BOY – (short story) AFRICAN DIAMOND MINES – Searching Natives as they Leave the Mines – Hiding Diamonds ENGLISH SPARROW INGENUITY SOUTHERN BRIEFS – (brief news items) CONDENSED FLASHES – (brief news items) A band of Apache went on the war path in Southern Arizona and butchered many settlers. ------------- COTTON RECEIPTS THE WHITE HOUSE – Our Weekly Budget of Washington PAGE 3 MYSTERIES OF A DAY SAVED BY A BLUFF – A few Barrels of Gold Rolled in Sight of Depositors Stops a Run THE PHILOSOPHY OF BURGLARLY HE LET HER GO A FATAL ERROR – He had his Head Shaved and Thereby Lost his Love RASSELAS SEARIE’S ROMANCE A JUROR KEPT TALLY HE WILL NOT LIE JUSTICE MATTHEWS’ NEW SERVANT A HUNTER AND HIS DOG Small advertisements Ad for Weber Piano-fortes – pianos Ad for Hughes Tonic – Chills and fever Ad for Warner’s Safe Cure Ad for John T. Lewis & Bro. Pure White lead paint Ad for Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Ginseng and raw skins Small advertisements PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS The white flag still floats on the breeze. The Fall drummer has put in his appearance already. Mrs. S. M. TERRELL, of Beaverton, was in town yesterday. The editor made a trip to the Kansas City Railroad yesterday. The ladies exhibited their skill on the table, the boys on the diamond. Mrs. W. L. MORTON is visiting her son, Dr. E. L. MORTON, at Guin this week. Mr. E. W. BROCK of Crews is spending the week at home with his family. Call and get your election tickets low for cash, before you start on the canvass. The defeat of the “Bandanna” Tuesday does not signal its defeat in November. A number of people from the country came in to witness the game of ball Tuesday. The Riflemen now drill Friday afternoon instead of at night as heretofore. Mr. NEWBY, a prominent hardware merchant of Columbus, was in town yesterday. Assistant Registrars can get new books by calling at the office of the Judge of Probate. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. YOUNG of Bedford visited their son, Judge W. A. YOUNG this week. Dr. R. L. BRADLEY led a very interesting class in singing at the church Sunday night. The semi-annual publication of the receipts and expenditures for the county will be published next week. The game of ball and picnic was a success. The young folks had a very pleasant evening after the game was over. Circuit Clerk R. F. PETERS, of Fayette County was over here the fist of the week, as captain of the “Bandannas.” Miss ELIZA MORTON left Monday for Bethel, three miles east of town, where she will teach during the summer. Much of the success of the “Athletes’ is due to their efficient captain and their willing obedience to his commands. The Commissioners Court made the levy of taxes Tuesday. The rate is fifty cents to the hundred dollars worth of property, for county purposes, for the current year. The Courier was gotten out under considerable disadvantages last week, being a little late about going to press. No less than one hundred inquiries were made of the Courier. An appreciative old gentleman writes us saying: “Send me the Courier. It is the best paper ever published in the county, and I want to help men who try to build up the interests of our county.” Much of our local news was left out in our push to issue a paper last week, and has become somewhat stale. There were some misprints, but his week the Courier greets you in its usual neat appearance. The Educational Board was very busily engaged Saturday, Superintendent WILKERSON paying of the teachers and Profs. HOLLIDAY and JOHNSON examining a number of applicants for license to teach. Mr. J. C. JOHNSON was awarded the free scholarship to the Mobile Medical College for the session of 1888-9 by the Commissioner’s Court. Mr. JOHNSON is a worthy young man, and the Courier wishes him much success in the profession he has chosen. The Courier’s editorial on the canvass in last issue, meets with general approval. Voting for a second choice to save a vote is not a good way to vote. The proper way is to vote your preference, and let the result in the election be what it may. The K. C. M. & B. Railroad will give an excursion Sunday, the 15th, from Aberdeen and all points along the line to Birmingham. The fare from all points in this county is $1.75 for the round trip. The train will arrive at Birmingham at 11 a.m. and leave on the return at 7 p.m. The death of Mrs. Dr. J. O. KENNEDY on Saturday last, at Kennedy station was quite a shock to a large circle of friends. Dr. and Mrs. KENNEDY were married in December of last year, and Mrs. KENNEDY was immediately placed in charge of their new and elegant home, with as bright prospects for a long and happy life as ever falls to the lot of a beautiful and cultivated lady. Perhaps at no time in life would this final summons have seemed to us so premature. The light and life of a home and the idol of a noble and loving husband quickly passes away. The question, “why don’t some one start a nursery for growing fruit trees?” is often asked. No business on the face of the earth brings a better and surer profit. We are bound to have fruit trees, for they fall among the necessaries of life. A sprout that cost from one to three cents to grow sells at from twenty-five cents to two dollars. The cost of handling would be so small that a local nursery could meet all competition and make a good profit. Won’t some of our enterprising citizens take this matter in hand and supply our home demands? FAYETTE VS. VERNON The expected game of baseball between the young men of Fayette and Vernon was played in Vernon on Tuesday last. The Bandannas came over Monday evening, and were handsomely entertained by the ladies of Vernon Monday night as at the High School building. The game was called Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock, and after a pleasant and interesting game the following score sheet was the result: Fayette Bandannas – SANFORD, 4; R. F. PETERS, 3; BANKHEAD, 2; BLACK, 2; WINDHAM, 2; CANNON, 1; ROBERTSON, 1; T. M. PETERS, 2; SEYMOUR, 2. Total, 19. Vernon Athletes – J. P. MORTON, 8; W. SUMMERS, 9; MCEACHIN, 9; PENNINGTON, 8; D. SUMMERS, 7; D. MORTON, 7; MACE, 8; HALEY, 5; WIMBERLY, 8. Total, 69. As the above shows, the Vernon Boys were again the victors, coming out fifty ahead of the visiting club. This is an excellent record for the “Athletes” and they must work hard to keep it up. After the game the clubs were given a sumptuous basket diner by the ladies of Vernon, which was evidently enjoyed, served, as it was, by the hands of Vernon’s fairest daughters. A musical entertainment was enjoyed Tuesday night, and on Wednesday morning the Fayette “Bandannas” turned their faces homeward. They are a fine looking body of young men, and made many friends in Vernon by their manly and courteous conduct. Three cheers for the “Bandannas.” It is useless for the Courier to bestow any praise on the “Athletes.” For they are just such material as compose the “rose and expectancy of our fair state.” They may well be proud of victory when such men as the “Bandanaas” cross bats with them. The game was umpired by MR. JOHN BELL, of Fayette. His decisions were accurate and just in every instance, and were accepted without a murmur by the players. A large crowd was in attendance, and a sumptuous dinner was served to all. The editor being informed that the would be welcomed around the basket of Mrs. LAURA COBB lost no time in finding the place, well knowing the character of the delicious viands it contained, and while the ball players were playing a good knife and fork melody, the editor was waltzing to the music with the finest cake of the season. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, 19th day of June, A. D. 1888 Estate of F. M. JOHNSON This day came WM. JOHNSON of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts and vouchers for final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that the 17th day of July 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 FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, June 26th A. D. 1888 Estate of H. K. HENSON This day came E. J. HENSON, Administratrix of said estate, and filed her statement, accounts, and vouchers for final settlement of her administration. It is ordered that the 25th day of July 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 PUBLIC SPEAKING The candidates for Representatives of Lamar County will address the people at the following times and places………………… NOTICE TO CANDIDATES Beginning with our next issue we will announce candidates for Constable, Just ice of the Peace and county Commissioner at the small sum of two dollars and one half each. Our rates for county officers will remain same as at present. This reduction is made so as to be in keeping with fees of the office and also to give all who wish to enter the race an opportunity to announce and not miss the outlay. R. J. YOUNG, Business Manager 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. 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 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. 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 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. We are authorized to announce J. R. GUIN as 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. I announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Lamar County at the election in August 1888 D. H. TAYLOR 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 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 GEORGE W. RUSH a candidate for the office of County Treasurer at the August election, 1888. 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 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. FOR CONSTABLE We are authorized to announce OSCAR F. HALEY, a candidate for the office of Constable, in town beat at the August election 1888. 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. 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. Ad for North-Western Sleigh Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin Price $20.00 F. O. Bo (drawing of horse and sleigh) Ad for Winchester Repeating Rifles 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 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 line 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. Ad for book – “The King Of Glory” 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 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. 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. ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention 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. 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 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/theverno1801gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 38.3 Kb