Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER July 27, 1888 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003775 September 12, 2010, 7:13 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History July 27, 1888 Microfilm Ref Call #371 Microfilm Order #M1992.4966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE VERNON COURIER COURIER PUBLISHING COMPANY [Limited] VERNON, LAMAR COUNTY, ALABAMA FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1888 Vol. III, No. 8 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 A short line of railroad connecting Crews or Sulligent, on the Kansas City, Memphis, and Birmingham road, with the Georgia Pacific at Kennedy or Fernbank, would be greatly beneficial to Lamar County, and especially to Vernon. In time it would be extended to Tuskaloosa at the head of navigation on the Warrior River south and to Decatur on the Tennessee River north. Thirty years ago a manufacturing firm in Manchester Tenn. made up an immense --- of bandana handkerchiefs for A. T. Stewart, of New York and he refused to take them on account of some defect. They were stored away until the other day when they were put on the market and sold readily. The same firm is now making 1,000 dozen bandanas a day and can not supply the demand. The canvass is fast bearing to a close; the best of feeling seems to have prevailed so far, and but few, or, perhaps, no issues have been sprung, which has made the canvass a great deal more difficult to manage, a canvass with well defined issues is much easier to make, and apt to be more satisfactory to all concerned then one that depends so largely on the personal appearance, address, and magnetism of the individual candidates. It is rumored that the Mobile and Ohio Railroad will negotiate for the purchase of the charter of the Tombigbee Company. If this is true the Tombigbee road is an assured fact, and Vernon’s fond hopes will at last be realized. The Mobile and Ohio Company want a line of their own into the coal fields in Alabama, and the present ---- of the Tombigbee Company offers them an opportunity which may never again be -----. The formation of new counties with their capitals located on our railroads is now impracticable and no doubt impossible, because the territory can not be had in this part of Alabama for two new counties. Then the State shall have become more thickly populated and our railroad towns grown with the dimensions of cities, the ------ will become feasible and practicable. The people of adjoining counties would --- wish to be severed from their own county; besides they would dread the burden of taxation which might result from the change of county lines. The --- counties do not wish to give up any of their territory or citizens, because they all are now “small enough” and they “need all the land and --- they’ve got to help pay -------“ A CHANGE NEEDED A change is needed in the holding of the courts of this county. A large sum of money is wasted in having a two weeks term of circuit court in this county. It may be that one week would not be sufficient to try all the misdemeanors that occur in the county together with the felonies and civil causes. The change will necessarily have to be a transfer of all misdemeanors to the county court, or abolish the county court and try all misdemeanors in the circuit court. This would give more business but, perhaps, would not lessen the expenses. With all misdemeanors tryable in the county court, one week for civil business and felonies would be ample and save one week’s cost of court. In Tuskaloosa County this plan has long been in force, while Pickens County has abolished the county court and thereby creates business for the circuit court. The two terms of the circuit court in this county cost the county about twenty-five hundred dollars each year, which is no small sum to raise in Lamar County. Legislative candidates can find something in this to discuss that will be of interest to the people. The cost of holding the county court is, to some extent, a charge on the general fund of the county also. Suicides are becoming so common as to attract the attention of those given to the study of the curious. There is no public sentiment to bring their form of death into repute. In another ages there perhaps was some glory attached to a death by suicide. This has long since departed, and certainly here I s nothing in public opinion that fosters such conduct. At one time, perhaps, it covered dishonor, but today it only adds to the disgrace. As how to prevent such occurrences has long baffled the theories and experiments of law-makers and experiments of law-makers, theologists and jurist are all at a loss to account for such phenomena. The Pennsylvania Railroad a day or two ago experimented the new Westinghouse air brake with the most favorable results……………. In the office of Superintendent Epperson, of the Mobile and Montgomery division of the Louisville and Nashville, in a banner labeled “lost Opportunities”…………. EDISON SELLS OUT New York, July 19 – Joseph Lippincott, of New York, has brought the business of the Edison Phonograph Company, with all improvements by Mr. Edison for fifteen years to come, for over $1,000,000. Mr. Lippincott has also become sole licensee of the American graphophone and has organized a company to introduce the machine. A BOOMERANG SCHEME – Recoils Upon Its Author and is brought to Light by a Grand jury St. Louis, July 22 – Information received from Crittenden County, Arkansas is to the effect that the grand jury, which has been investigating the banishment of eighteen negroes by an armed organization, has made its report………………. A HIGHWAYMAN – Holds Up a Stage Coach, Robs the Passengers and Moves On San Luis, Cal., July 21 – The stage running between this place and Templeton was robbed by a masked man last night while crossing the mountains about five miles above here. The robber ordered the driver to stop, and immediately covered him with a revolver. He then compelled the passengers, six in number, and the driver, to alight from the stage, and covered the heads of all with masks. The passengers were placed in a row and robbed of about $500 altogether. There was one lady passenger, but nothing was taken from her. The driver was then ordered to throw off Wells, Fargo & Co.’s express box and the United States mail bags. The box was chopped open and the contents, which are supposed to have been about a thousand dollars, taken. The mail was also opened and a number of letters examined. The robber then collects his booty and disappeared up the mountain. The sheriff and a posse are now in pursuit. AN ABSORBING CASHIER Atlanta, July 21 – Cashier Hans, of the Capital City bank, who followed defaulting Bank Present Nelson to Canada, has telegraphed his bank that he made a settlement with Nelson……………. A REMARKABLE FAMILY – Father, Mother, and Children Born on Washington’s Birthday Shillington, Pa., July 9 – In this little Berks county village lives Samuel Shilling, a man who first saw the light of day 69 years ago last Washington’s birthday……………… BILL NYE’S COW FOR SALE It seems that another railroad, called the Decatur, Chesapeake, and New Orleans railroad, a mention of which is made in the Decatur Free Lance, has Columbus for its southern terminus. This line contemplates taking the same route as the Tombigbee railroad – [Dispatch] ON TO COLUMBUS Hardly had the vote been cast in favor of the enterprising Kansas City, Memphis, and Oxford railroad, than that company commenced its extension to Columbus. The engineers are in the field already making the final locations. Several bids have already been made on the grading, and it is expected the contracts will be let in a few days, and by the first of August, the work of grading the road will be in full blast, and cars running to Columbus. A MEAN JOB It is said that some of the chief railroads in the country employ special persons to inform the bereaved family when an employee has been killed………………… $10,000 DAMAGES The Maplewood Park Association of the Minnesota Chautauqua is preparing to bring suit for damages absent the Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage of Brooklyn. The association charges that Mr. Talmage agreed to come to Maplewood and assist in opening the assembly on July 31, 4th, and 5th, and that his failure to keep his engagement has damaged the association to the amount named. LAWYERS AND THEIR WAYS Peter the Great was opposed to litigation…………… CADETS APPOINTED Washington, D. C., July 19 – The following named young men have been appointed to cadetships at the Military Academy………… A Berlin merchant, who advertised for a wife lately received 227 answers……………….. A TAX COLLECTOR SHORT Columbus, Ga., July 23 – U. L. Martin, Tax Collector of Russell County, Alabama, is $2,000 short in his accounts with the state and county. His bondsmen have paid $1,700 the amount due on the state taxes. Martin was appointed tax Collector by Gov. Seay in 1885 to fill an unexpired term caused by the death of Capt. D. V. Glenn. He was held in high esteem, and cannot account of the manner in which the shortage occurred. He informed one of this bondmen today that he discovered a shortage of $2,200 the first year he went into office. Mr. Martin’s friends are making efforts to straighten the matter out and relive his bondmen if possible. The indications for the early construction of the Memphis, Tuscaloosa and Atlantic Railroad are very encouraging. The Secretary of State of Alabama has issued the certificate of incorporation of the company for the building of the Alabama branch of the proposed road. The directors of the Alabama branch of said road as soon as they received information that the certificate of incorporation had been issued, held a meeting in Tuscaloosa Wednesday and elected Capt. A. F. Prince as secretary of the company. They then proceeded to ratify the plan of consolidation proposed on the part of the other branches in Mississippi and Tennessee and signed the contract for consolidation. The consolidated road will be known as the Memphis and Atlantic Railway Company. This proposed road will run from Tuscaloosa to Memphis via Aberdeen, Miss. It is understood that work will begin before September 12th, and that ample means have been secured to complete and equip the road within 18 months. Tuscaloosa gives $80,000 with right of way and terminal. FIGHT WITH FATAL RESULTS Mount Vernon, Ky., July 23 – Tonight after preaching, as John Proctor and John Parker were returning from church in company with some young ladies, an altercation arose between them over some trivial matter. Proctor drew his knife and rushed upon Parker, stabbing him fatally. Two large gashes in the abdomen and one near the heart were inflicted upon Parker. He will die before morning. Proctor is under arrest. 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 lines 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 NORMAL COLLEGE – Florence Alabama James K. Powers, A. M., Pres’t Superior Advantages. Offered by this Institution for the Professional Training of Teachers. No Further examination required of any teacher who holds a state certificate issued by the College. Tuition is Free to those preparing to teach, and good board costs only ten to twelve dollars a month. Session Opens September 18th. For Catalogue, or other information, apply to the President. CITATION TO NON-RESIDENT HEIRS The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court. To E. A. COLE and her husband, W. S. COLE and WILLIS NEAL Whereas, J. T. MORDECAI, administrator De Bonis Non, of the estate of S. J. MORDECAI, deceased, has filed his application in said court for a sale of the lands described therein, belonging to the estate of said decedent, for the purpose of division among the heirs of said decedent, and the 23rd day of August, A. C. 1888, has been appointed for the hearing of said application. You are therefore, hereby notified to be and to appear before the said Court on said 23rd day of August A. D. 1888, to contest said application, if you think proper. Witness this 14th day of July, A. D. 1888 W. A YOUNG, Judge of Probate 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 ……………. NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS Estate of S. J. MORDECAI, Deceased Probate Court, Letters of Administration, De Bonis Non, of estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day on 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. T. MORDECAI, Admr’ De Bonis Non PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. -----------(small tidbits)----------- POETRY AND MISCELLANY THE RAIN – (poem) A BRAVE WORKING GIRL – (short story) A FARMER SWINDLED WEBSTER TWICE MISSED IT – ----(the Vice-Presidency)---- JOKE ON THE LECTURER – How Congressman Martin Once Disputed an Astronomer HE HAD A RIGHT TO CROW THE WORLD’S WATER SOUTHERN BRIEFS - -----------(short news items from Southern states)----------- CONDENSED FLASHES -----------(short news items - international)---------------- PAGE 3 A KIND OF COURAGE BEAUTIES OF THE LAW PILOTING BY SOUND ANTI-TREATING SOCIETIES – The Hope to Do away with Drunkenness and Do other Good Works REAL SMART JERSEY ROBBINS THE NEW CRUSIERS AN EEL DINNER IN JAPAN MOJOR TOM BOOZ OF GEORGIA A LITTLE LOVE AN EARL KNOCKS OUT A SWEEP AT GETTYSBURG – Sketches of Some of the Striking Regimental Monuments A MONTE CRISTO FETE–Ladies Wore Dresses of Spun Gold and Jewels Worth a King’s Ransom EQUAL TO THE OCCASION Ad for Weber Piano – fortes Ad for Warner’s safe Pills Ad for John T. Lewis pure white lead paint Ad for Schenck’s Mandrake Pills Ad for Shot guns, rifles Small advertisements PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS All parties desiring to stop their subscriptions to the Courier must settle up in full before the paper will be stopped. Bear this in mind. R. J. YOUNG, Business Manager WHY IS IT? – (poem) What has become of base ball? The post office at Hundson has been discontinued. Did you see the moon “go out” Sunday night? Some new improvements going on in town this week. A big singing at Shiloh, five miles south of Vernon Sunday. Prof. A. L. BOX, of Bedford, was in town one day this week. Rev. Mr. HEWITT filled his monthly appointment at this place Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. D. W. BOX visited relatives in town this week. Dr. CLAUDE SIMMONS, of Verona, Miss. spent several days in town this week. We regret to note the serious illness of the little daughter of Rev. WM. C. WOODS Mrs. J. F. FERGUSON, a prominent citizen of Military springs, was in town this week. Mrs. HUGH PENNINGTON returned last week from a visit of several weeks to relatives. Esq. J. F. HAYS, of Trulls Beat, was in town Tuesday, looking after a new postal route. Messrs. WALTER and CENIE ERVIN returned Tuesday from a visit to relatives in Mississippi. Mr. JAMES H. REDUS led a very interesting class in singing at the church Saturday night. Mr. JOHN ATKINS, a young gentleman of Fern Bank, visited friends in town the first of the week. Rev. C. A. WHEELER delivered a very interesting sermon at the Methodist Church last Friday night. We regret to note the illness of Mrs. ANNIE MIDDLETON, who is visiting her father in Fayette County. Esq. J. A. COLLINS, a prominent candidate for Commissioner in the third district was in town Tuesday. Dr. BRADLEY left the canvass Saturday evening and spent the day at home Sunday, retuning to the fray on Monday. GEORGE HARTEN, a clever colored man of Strickland Beat, has a curiosity in the shape of a chicken with one leg. Rev. Mr. HEWITT left for Fayette yesterday to attend the District Conference, which convened at that place last night. Mrs. E. J. HENSON and son, KELSY, of Henson Springs, and Mrs. S. E. HENSON, of Crews Depot, spent Wednesday in town. Mr. and Mrs. DEWITT MOORE, of Gattman, Miss. accompanied by this mother, gave the Courier a pleasant call one day this week. Two correspondents sent very readable letters to the Courier this week, but omitted their names, which of course prevents their publication. Mr. and Mrs. CHARLEY BROCK, who have been visiting Mr. E. W. BROCK, returned home yesterday, accompanied by Mr. E. W. BROCK and family, who will spend several days visiting in Mississippi. An effort is being made to get a mail route between this place and Steenston, on the Georgia Pacific Railroad. Such offices are wanted at the residences of Messrs. RILEY HOOTS, J. F. HAYS, and F. M. RICHARDS. The Thomas G. Jones Riflemen are drilling regularly every week, and are learning the military art rapidly. By the next Encampment Lamar County will be represented by a company of young men who will be a credit. Esq. H. C. CRIBBS, of Military Springs, had the misfortune to lose his dwelling and out-houses by fire on Sunday the 22nd inst. Mr. CRIBBS was not at home, and the children succeeded in saving lonely a few things from the dwelling. It is announced that Hon. CYRUS D. HOGUE, Democratic nominee for State Auditor, will speak at the Court House August 4th. That is the day the candidates for Representative speak here, so let everybody come out on that occasion. WILL NIBLET, colored, was arraigned before the county court on Tuesday, for saying “amen” with some irreverence on Sunday night at church. The state failed to prove that the Amen proceeded from William’s mouth and he was discharged. The typographical work of the Courier is now in charge of Mr. M. J. KELLY, of Vicksburg, Miss. The make-up of the Courier is sufficient testimony as to Mr. KELLY’S skill as a printer. We believe the courier will compare favorably with any county paper in the state. The Vernon “Athletes” have made a good reputation in base ball circles by their two successful match games. Fayette will hardily challenge them for a third game, as two games in succession have been won from them, and a third game is usually played to settle a tie. The Riflemen are improving very fast in drilling. The aptness and intelligence of the young men who compose the company, together with the instruction of their captain who is one of the very best officers in the state, makes it easy to account for such proficiency. The Fayette “Bandannas” failed to publish the score sheets of their game with the Vernon “Athletes”. However, the fact hat they were met upon their return home, out on the suburbs, by a party of cow-bell ringers is evidence of the fact that the result of their game was fully understood at home. A young man and his girl came to the Probate office this week to get a marriage license and the ceremony said. The young man was too young to get the license without the consent of a parent or guardian, and this he failed to have. The girl made a very touching appeal to the Judge to issue the license, which, however, failed to touch him enough to procure the license. It seems that the voters of Lamar County don’t take to the shrewd schemes of candidates, but are quietly awaiting to cast their votes for the men of their choice. This is imminently proper, and it is a gratifying fact that the voters of the county can neither by led from their choice by misrepresentations or efforts to defeat men, which are the outcome of personal bad feeling. When the 6th day of August comes go to the polls and cast your vote for the man whom you wish to hold the office even if no one else votes for him and you will have cast a good vote and have done your duty. If your man is not elected, then it becomes your duty to acquiesce and expect the choice of the majority, or plurality, as it may be. If his administration is bad, it will not weigh upon you; and if it is good, it will still be well for you, and the principle that the “majority rules” will still be perpetuated, which is certainly in accord with the sprit and genius of our form of government. ATTENTION RIFLEMEN You are requested to meet on the drill grounds at 5 o’clock p. m. Tuesday July 31st. A full attendance is desired, as important business will come before the company W. M. SUMMERS, 1st Serg’t, July 27, 1888 SHERIFF SALE Within legal hours of sale n Monday, the 29th day of August 1888 I will proceed to sell before the Court House door, in Lamar county and state of Alabama to the highest bidder for cash at public outcry, the following real estate, to wit: S ½ of SW ¼, Sec 23 and N ½ of SW ¼ of NE ¼ SEC 29 T 13 R 14, levied on as the property of W. F. ELLIOTT, to satisfy an execution issued out of the office of the city clerk of said county, in favor of SIDNEY J. CANNON, and against W. F. ELLIOTT, SUSAN M. TERRELL and WM. M. PAGE. This the 9th day of July 1888. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County Notice is hereby given that the book of assessments for the year 1888 has been prepared and is ready for inspection, and is now in the office of the judge of Probate. The Court of Commissioners will sit on the second Monday in August next to correct any errors therein. This 21st day of July 1888. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate PUBLIC SPEAKING The candidates for Representatives of Lamar County will address the people at the following times and places………………… DR. R. L. BRADLEY, Dental Surgeon. Vernon, Alabama. Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Lamar and adjacent counties. All work neatly executed, and satisfaction guaranteed; but in no case will responsibility for breaks, warps or shrinkage be assured. Positively no work done on time, unless a satisfactory note be given. Grateful for the liberal patronage extended heretofore. Hope to merit a continuance of the same. R. L. BRADLEY, Vernon Alabama keeps constantly on had a full stock of Music books of all kinds. Blackboards, ruled music paper, music stands, tuning forks, pitch pipes and other musical merchandise. Will fill orders of wholesale prices. Musical Journals ordered at club or other rates. Also a full line of school books, slates, pencils, chalk, steel pens, blank books, writing paper of all kind. Envelopes, etc. Prices as low as can be given on first-class goods. Will exchange new books for old books. Will buy and sell old books. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala., 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 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/theverno1803gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 37.0 Kb