Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER August 3, 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, 7:15 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History August 3, 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, AUGUST 3, 1888 Vol. III, No. 9 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 Hon. Cyrus D. Hogue will speak at the Court House tomorrow. Everyone who likes to hear a good speech should come. Col. Hogue never disappoints the expectations of his audience. Some national legislation is needed to suppress lotteries and ----- enterprises. They are great sources of evil and encourage a taste for gambling, besides it is a great cost to the country to keep up such an army of non-producers, who are extracting a ---- from the country and not ---- one cent to its wealth. A few more days and the canvass will be over. The close will bring gladness to some and disappointment to many, and while many will be disappointed, we are satisfied that they will quietly and properly accept the result. The Courier has held off from this race, and for our part, will cheerfully accept the result it matters not what it may be. Each of the political parties of Congress are trying to make something of the President’s veto on private pension bills…………….. Those who wish to vote on the constitutional amendment at the coming election will vote “for or against local legislative amendment “on the bottom of the regular ticket……………… THE STATE OF JEFFERSON The next census of the United States will be taken in 1890 by which date it is believed Jefferson County will contain population enough to entitle her to a representative in Congress. Perhaps some adjacent county will be united with her in forming the ninth district, and the “Magic City” will cease to torment herself about the affairs of the Sixth……………… We are promised an opposition candidate for Congress in this district, and there in no doubt about there being one, public announcement to that effect having been made. …………………… “IT IS NOT HEALTHY” St. Louis, July 30 – J. M. Ramsey, recently deputy clerk of Crittenden County, Ark and one of the eighteen negroes driven out by whites, arrived in St. Louis today and will address a meeting of St. Louis negroes tomorrow on the condition of the negro in the South. To an Associated Press reporter Ramsey said: “I shall not return to Crittenden County. It is not a healthy place to live. I do not know the cause of these troubles, except that the whites did not want negroes to hold office.” SAME OLD STORY – Two Mississippi Towns the Scenes of Bloody Tragedies [Special to the Herald] Aberdeen, Miss., July 27 – This morning at Eden, a small town on the Yazoo River and on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad, a negro man named FRANK GUISE insulted a member of the family of Mr. OGERT, a respectable citizen of the neighborhood, during his absence. On his return Mr. OGERT got his shotgun and went in pursuit of GUISE, overtaking him on the road near town, where he killed the negro. The discharge of the gun frightened the horse of Mr. OGERT, who was thrown to the ground near the scene of the killing. Two negro friends of GUISE attached Mr. OGERT with axes while he was down, and completely severed his head from his body. Great excitement prevails in the vicinity. At Starke’s Station, a small station on the Canton, Aberdeen and Nashville Railroad, near Starkville, great excitement has prevailed all today over the arrest of a rapist, until Judge Lynch held court, resulting in the lynching of the negro. The facts of the case are as follows: On last Saturday, the 21st inst, a negro man named ELY BRYANT, while passing through the country, committed rape upon a respectable white lady named Mrs. SALLIE MCHANN, living near Stark’s. He made his escape, but was pursued and captured twelve miles west of McCool, a neighboring town, and brought back to the scene of his crime. This morning Sheriff Saunders of this county, refused to take the prisoner upon the ground that he crime was committed in Winston County. The deputy sheriff being present took charge of the prisoner and at once started for the Louisville jail with him. While tin the Noxubee swamp they were overtaken by a large crowd of enraged men, who overpowered the deputy sheriff, and after giving the negro a short time in which to make peace with his Maker, he was strung to a tree and left, placarded, “So be it to all rapists.” The lady knew and identified the negro as the man who assaulted her. He admitted the deed and said he deserved his fate. The lady is in a very critical condition but may recover. AN ELECTRIC WOMAN – A Second Lula Hurst Now in the City One of the passengers on the Columbus and Western train arriving here at 3:30 p.m. yesterday was Mrs. Dixie Hagood, formerly of Milledgeville, Ga., but now of Macon. This lady is what might be termed a second Lula Hurst. That is to say, she possesses the same wonderful magnetic and electrical powers which won fame for the well-known Georgia girl. She was accompanied by her two little sons, both quite young. Mrs. Hagood is a widow lady, only 25 years old. Her husband died two years ago in Georgia. Since then she has been traveling over the South giving public exhibitions of her wonderful power. She says that while in this city she expects to give several performances. She will remain here a week or two. Yesterday, while at a small station on the Columbus and Western Railroad, Mrs. Hagood gave several exhibitions of her wonderful power. Five strong men held a chair to the floor. The minute the lady placed her hand on the chair she snatched it away from their grasp, dashing the men in every direction. Then she stood alone on one foot, and the united efforts of six men failed to cause her to lose her equilibrium. A cane held by three men was snatched from their hands by this wonderful woman so quick that they didn’t know what had become of it. While on the train she treated the passengers to several impromptu performances. It is said that Mrs. Hagood’s wonderful power was first developed when she was an 8-year old girl. One day while at play with a brother, she had a disagreement with him and picking him bodily up, threw him across the room. Several other exhibitions of her peculiar power soon afterward convinced me that it was more than human strength - [Age] A LITTLE SIDE ISSUE – The Mary Ann Doherty Pension Case to Relive Tariff Tension Washington, July 26 – May Ann Doherty will be an issue in the coming campaign, and the question of whether she was wounded at the Arsenal or not will be discussed alongside the tariff……………… BEWARE OF THE LOTTERY A COUNTRY AT WAR – One Bloody Battle Fought – Seven Men Killed Liberal, Kan. July 27 – A terrible encounter between Hugoton and Woodsdale men in Stevens county, whereby no less than seven men lost their lives, was reported yesterday by a livery stable keeper at Huguton, named Shorty. City Marshal Samuel Robinson and M. Cook, of Hugoton, accompanied by their wives, went to the Dudley Ranch, near Pony Creek to buy some cattle. Deputy Sheriff Short, accompanied by five other Woodsdale men came up to the party and asked Robertson to surrender, as he had a warrant for his arrest. Robinson went a short distance from the camp, leaving Cook and the ladies behind, as he said, to give his enemies a chance to take him. Both sides fired, four Woodsdale men being killed. The other two fled to the strip and Robinson escaped uninjured. Cook in the meantime had returned to Hugoton, gave the alarm and soon an armed crowd went to their assistance. On meeting a lot of Woodsdale men an encounter took place, in which three more persons were killed and a number wounded. According to the informant, the whole county is at war, John Cross, a Stevens county Sheriff, is one of the men killed, but the names of the others could not be learned. A SAVAGE HUSBAND – Roderick Lowry Beats His Wife and Leaves Her for Dead Jackson, Miss. July 26 – On Monday last Roderick Lowry, nephew of Gov. Lowry, went to the residence of Mayor Henry, where his wife had gone for protection…………. Mr. W. F. GREEN, formerly connected with the Sheffield Enterprise, has assumed control of the Protectionist. Mr. GREEN is a good newspaper man and a pleasant gentleman and the Protectionist is to be congratulated on securing his services. – [Eagle] It is understood that Gov. Seay is in favor of a constitutional amendment permitting properly guarded local taxation for public schools…………… THE HATFIELD-MCCOY WARFARE Wheeling, W. Va., July 27. A telegram from Charleston says there has been another serious outbreak of the Hatfield-McCoy feud along the valley of the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy, between citizens of Pike County, Ky. and Logan County, W. Va. and that a general skirmish occurred Monday at the mouth of Peter’s Creek, in which one man was killed and several others wounded. Both parties were armed with Winchester rifles, and the fit his said to have been stubbornly contested on both sides. The news was brought to Charleston by Wild Bill, an agent of the Eureka Detective agency, who came in with two citizens of Logan County, escorting two citizens of Pike County, who had been captured under the terms of the reward offered by the Governor of this state. Wild William had little to say about this latest fight, but from his statements, exciting news may be looked for shortly. A KANSAS WAR CIRCULAR Garden City, Kan., July 27 – Trouble is anticipated over the official canvass of the vote for the county seat of Kearney county at Lakin next Friday. The leaders of Hartland and Omaha have issued a circular to their friends calling upon them to be present in force with their Winchesters, and see fair play on that day. This is done in anticipation of the presence of the friends of Lakin on a similar errand. The toughest characters in southwest Kansas are at present in the county, and their presence, together with the existing excitement, is likely to cause trouble of a serious nature. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Skipper, of Conecuh County, have a baby four months old weighing two pounds. It flourishes and grows and is bright and pretty……………. K. C. M. & B. and G. P. EXTENSIONS [Special to the Herald] - Columbus, Miss., July 30 – The surveying party of the Kansas City road, which has been locating the line from Aberdeen to this place, reached here this evening. The contracts will be let at once and the work pushed to completion. Work on the extension of the Georgia Pacific road is progressing rapidly. THE CLEVELANDS ONE AHEAD Elmer E. Cleveland, the ball player, of the Alleghany Baseball Club, is the son of an own cousin of President Cleveland…………. THE SENATE SUBSTITUE 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 of news items)-------------- A PHENOMENAL MEMORY THE CANDIDATE SOUTHERN BRIEFS -------------(news items from Southern states)---------------- RUSHING FOR LIBERTY THE WHITE HOUSE – Our Weekly Budget from Washington ----------(news items from Washington)---------- A RAILROAD MAN’S EAR – He can Tell One Train from another by Hearing them on the Track A THOUGHTFUL BANKER TRUE TO HER TRUST – A Broker’s Wife Clings to the Bonds Put Aside for a Rainy Day CALMLY ROWING TO HIS DEATH MARRIED WHILE DYING IN THE SHADOW OF ------- CHOOSING A TRADE A TIME PIECE WITH A ------ PAGE 3 MYSTERIES OF A DAY NO MONEY WITHOUT A SEAT TRANSPORTING CHINESE – The Conditions Under Which They Make the Voyage FATE WAS AGAINST HIM–Torn from His Wife and Sent Back to Prison Sixteen Years after Escape THE INTERESTING FLEA – Habits, Capabilities, and Personal Qualities of a Gifted Creature WON LOVE AND ---- The Romance of a Printer who Worked Years to Redeem Himself TENDERNESS OF MR. CORLISS FRUIT GROWERS ALARMED SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS -------------(science news tidbits)------------- Ad for Dr. Schenck’s Mandrake Pills Ad for Bicycles (drawing of bicycle) AD for Dutcher’s Lightning Fly Killer 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 A SERENADE – (poem) Attend the grand rally tomorrow Prof. W. K. BROWN visited Birmingham this week. The vote polled at the election will be close to 1,900. Mr. H. W. MILLER, of Millport was in town Tuesday. The time to decide for whom you will vote is at hand. Heavy rains fell from Yellow Creek to Looxpalila on Monday. Circuit Court convenes Monday, the 17th day of September next. Mr. JAMES B. MACE caught the biggest trout in the creek last Saturday. Dr. BURNS, who has been quite sick for some days, is on the streets again. It will take several loads of melons for the crowd here tomorrow. There will be the largest crowd here tomorrow that has been seen for years. The camp meeting at Perry’s campground will commence on the 11th of August. Rev. Mr. HOLMES delivered a very interesting sermon Tuesday night at the Methodist Church. Uncle BILLY MATTISON, who has been very sick for a long time, took a decidedly unfavorable turn this week. Mr. H. S. HENSON requests us to state that he has withdrawn from the race for Sheriff and is no longer a candidate. Messrs. YEATMAN and HOWELL, traveling salesmen of machinery were in town last week and gave the Courier a call. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas each seem to have gotten their first bale of new cotton into market last Monday. Mrs. W. G. MIDDLETON, who has been quite sick at her father’s in Fayette county, is at home again and recovering very rapidly. The candidates were entertained with elegant picnics, by the citizens of Military springs and Betts Beat on their speaking days last week. The watermelon crop is the largest ever grown in this county. Even the trip of the candidates over the county does not consume the supply. The railroad assessment has been received by the Assessor; the tax on the roads in this county will be near $6,000 this year for both state and county. If you haven’t supplied your friends with tickets, call tomorrow and get a lot of the nicest things in the way of tickets ever seen in this county. Commissioner LOGGAINS and wife, accompanied by Mrs. MCMURRAY and Miss DAVIS, spent Monday in town and visted the Courier office and looked into the art of printing. Profs. BROWN and HOOD had rather an exciting and dangerous experience with a runaway horse Monday. Prof. BROWN was run over by the vehicle, but did not received any serious injuries. About all the damage was a pair of broken shafts. Prof. HOOD of St. Clair County was in town the first of the week. Prof. HOOD is an applicant for the principalship of the high school at this place, and if he should be elected will, no doubt, fill the place with satisfaction to the people and credit to himself. At a meeting of the Riflemen Tuesday the question of uniforms was discussed and a definite conclusion arrived at in regard to placing the order. It is expected the order will be placed during the next ten days, and as soon as this is done the guns will be forwarded. Capt. MCEACHIN says that by the time the guns arrive the boys will be ready for them, and when the uniforms are received the company will present a splendid military appearance. The Montgomery Advertiser says: “Fort Deposit is the smallest town in Alabama that has a military company and Alexander City is the next.” This being the case, there is no reason why Vernon should not have as good a company as the militia contains. Rev. G. L. HEWITT accompanied by Rev. L. A. HOLMES, of the Beaverton circuit, returned Monday from the district conference, which closed at Fayette court house on Sunday last. The conference was presided over by Bishop HARGROVE. The attendance on the conference was small, but a very interesting session was had. Quite a number of the young folks of Vernon went down to Shiloh to attend the singing held at that place last Sunday. The day was hot and dusty, but everyone said they had a nice time, and we must say that the singing has improved very much of late in this county, as we did not hear the “notes sung” a single time during the day. An energetic person who will take time by the forclock has a splendid opportunity offered him in ad. on this paged headed “only 16.50 for 1,000”…………… NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Estate of JAMES MIDDLETON, deceased Probate Court. Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 31st day of July A. D. 1888 by the Hon. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of the Probate Court of Lamar County, notice I 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. W. G. MIDDLETON, Administrator. ONLY $16.50 FOR 1000 – (fruit trees) – advertisement 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. 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/theverno1804gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 35.6 Kb