Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER October 12, 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, 7:28 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History October 12, 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, OCTOBER 12, 1888 Vol. III, No. 19 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 For Congressman, John H. Bankhead of Fayette Asmodeus, a poem by Amilia Rives is now appearing in Collier’s One a Week………….. One Hanlan, whose first name has been forgotten, of Birmingham is now a candidate for Congress in this district………… The Farmer’s Alliance is doing some good work in Georgia, Texas and the Carolinas. They are making a stubborn fight against the bagging trust in many places………….. Railroad building in the South has been much ---- this year by the usual stagnation in business circles that follow a presidential canvass. Three of the democratic electors for this state are disqualified from holding the office of elector…….. The state of Alabama will probably have a hundred thousand dollars surplus with in the next two years, when the question of disposing of the surplus comes up………….. THE OUTLOOK That President Cleveland will sweep the electoral vote from Maine to sundown is now conceded by the independent papers of the country……………. Under the present law the court of County Commissioners fill vacancies in the office of county treasurer. The county of Cleburne is now agitated over a vacancy and the Commissioners are being worried by a number of applicants. Congressman BANKHEAD spoke at the court house here on last Saturday. The crowd was small but appreciative, and the speech contained very good revenue reform doctrine. A certain individual in Chicago known as old “Hutch” has squeezed several millions out of the wheat speculators within the past week…… THE ENTIRE FLOCK DEMOLISHED The Birmingham Herald correspondent at Vernon gives the following graphic description of the slaughter of wild geese in Vernon last Friday: “The usual quietude of our city was transmuted this morning into a scene of chaos by the unusual appearance of a flock of wild geese. They were first discovered by an old time sportsman, circling around the town at an altitude of several hundred feet, and their peculiar quacking soon brought out the entire population. Shot guns appeared in every direction, breech-loaders, muzzle-loaders, “horse” pistols, single barrels, double barrels and Smith & Wesson’s double acting, self cocking, seven shooters. The geese continued their circle out of range until the old time sportsman, Squire JACKSON, began to respond to their quacks, quacking himself like a veritable wild goose. The decoy was most successfully rendered, and with each quack the birds circled lower and lower, finally coming within the range of shot guns. There was an instantaneous explosion, and the entire flock was demolished. The wind has been high this evening and goose feathers are floating through the city like snow drifts. There will be goose for dinner tomorrow all around town. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS Portland, Me. Oct. 5 – Long distance telephone connection was successfully accomplished yesterday between Portland and Philadelphia via Boston, Providence and New York. Providence works as distinct as any short distance line, New York quite clear. Philadelphia more muffled. These connections will be permanent. MORE ELECTRICITY NEEDED DON’T KILL MANY OF ‘EM New York, Oct. 5 – Seraphine Roth, a girl of twenty-three, lies dead at No. 206 East Fifty-second street. The physicians say she died of heart disease. For the past six months a young man has been paying her devoted attention. Today he made an offer of marriage which she blushingly accepted and he promised to call this evening to make arrangements for the ceremony. After he had gone her heart began to flutter and for a short time she seemed to be reading on air. Then she became ill and laid down, thinking it would pass away. But the illness never left her, for the two hours later she was dead. Her sudden joy at her sweetheart’s proposal had killed her. A BIG EXPLOSION Roanoke, Va., Oct 6 – Shortly after eight o’clock this evening, Brown’s powder magazine blew up, giving the entire city a terrible shock, breaking a great number of plate glass fronts and hundreds of panes of glass in private residences……….. DECATUR’S ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK – [Special to Birmingham Chronicle] Decatur, Oct. 8 – The outlook is encouraging here this morning. No new case since Saturday and only one death. Dr. W. G. Gills’ two patients are dying, Dr. R. V. WILLIAMS and LIZZIE JACKSON, colored. The weather is clear and pleasant. The New York Evening World has the following problem: “Will some of your many readers solve this and enlighten a suffering family………… A YOUNG CONVICT Nashville, Oct. 5 – Probably the youngest convict in the United States is now in the State prison in this city. His name is Daniel Jordan and he was sent from Memphis. He is less than 11 years old, was convicted of having stolen $5 and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. When the first night of his incarceration came, the guard did not lock him in a solitary cell, but allowed him to lie on a blanket in another room where he sobbed himself to sleep. He has a widowed mother in Memphis. STARVING PEOPLE St. Paul, Oct. 5 – A horrible story of destruction comes from Ramsey County, Dakota where the entire population is said to be on the brink of starvation. Mayor Smith received yesterday an appeal signed by the county officials and prominent citizens of Ramsey urging the people of St. Paul to take steps at once to alleviate the distress existing in that county. The appeal for aid is accompanied by a statement that the recent frosts destroyed thousands of bushels of wheat and left destitute the residents of all but a few townships in the county. Applications have been made to the county authorities for assistance, but it has been discovered that the wants is so great that it would financially ruin the county to attempt to alleviate it. ORIGIN OF THE YELLOW FEVER Washington, Oct. 7 – Dr. Burgess, sanitary officer of the Marine Hospital service at Havana, arrived here today and is in consultation with Surgeon General Hamilton. He has been engaged for some time investigating the origin of the present yellow fever epidemic and was summoned here to report. It is understood that the origin of the fever was traced to a smuggler named Turk, who brought it to Key West in this clothing and blankets from a boarding house in Cuba, where the landlord and his wife both died from fever.” Two young men from Mississippi, whose names we did not learn, arrived in Greensboro on last Monday evening to attend the Southern University. This face of itself is nothing uncommon, for Mississippi always contributes her full quota of boys to the University, but the remarkable thing about these two young men was that they had been on the road seven days, and had walked 190 miles. At the time they started from home all trains had been discontinued on account of the quarantines, but they were determined to come anyhow, so thy footed it. These boys are bound to succeed at anything they undertake. – [Greensboro Watchman] ------------ Persons wishing to sell their cotton for the highest price and to buy goods at give-away prices will do well to call on BROCK & CREW, at Crews Depot. Dry goods, groceries, hardware, notions, etc., always in stock. We buy for cash and sell for cash. Do our own work, enabling us to sell as low as the lowest. Money saved to you is money made. Give us a trial and be convinced. October 1st, 1888. NOTICE OF NON-RESIDENT GUARDIAN The State of Alabama, Lamar County To THOS. MOLLOY, guardian of the estate of R. E. L. WILLIAMS You will take notice that in the Probate Court of said state and county, this day that a statement of account of your guardianship of R. E. L. WILLIAMS was made by the court, and that Thursday, November 1st, 1888, was a day set for passing on said account. This 4th day of October 1888 W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate ELECTION NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County There will be an election held at all the election precincts in Lamar County on the first Tuesday the 6th day of November next for the purpose of electing ten (10) Presidential Electors for the state of Alabama. Two (2) for the state at large and one (1) for each Congressional District, and a Representative for the 6th Congressional District of Alabama, in the Fifty-First Congress of the United States. Given under my hand, this the 27th day of September 1888. L. S. METCALFE, Sheriff NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AS EXECUTOR State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court Estate of ALEXANDER YOUNG, Deceased Letters of executorships of the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the fifteenth day of September, A. D. 1888, by the Hon. J. S. MCEACHIN, special 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. JOHN A. YOUNG, Executor NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office, Huntsville, Ala, August 24th, 1888 Notice is hereby given that the following named setter has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence, the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County, Alabama, at Vernon on October 26th, 1888, viz: Homestead No. 13,851, THEOPOLUS S. COLLIER, for the W ½ NW ¼ and NW ¼, SW ¼, Section 34, T 12 R 15 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: R. D. NOE, Post office, Pine Springs, Ala.; T. R. N. NOE post office, Pine springs, Ala.; MILLS POPE, post office, Sulligent, Ala.; JOHN R. ROBERTSON, post office, Pine springs, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register, Aug. 31, 1888 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. LAMAR DIRECTORY W. A. YOUNG Judge of Probate R. E. BRADLEY Circuit Clerk LEE S. METCALF Sheriff P. M. WOODS Treasurer J. E. PENNINGTON Tax Collector W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor JAMES M. MORTON, Reg in Chancery B. H. WILKERSON Co. Supt of Ed. R. L. BRADLEY Representative WILLIAM RUSSEL Coroner N. L. TRULL County Surveyor COMMISSIONERS J. A. MCCOLLUM J. A. COLLINS W. M. STONE L. C. BLAKENEY 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. MAX NATHAN manager for VICTOR BUSECK, Retail Dealer in Liquors, wines, tobacco, cigars, etc. Near First National Bank Columbus, Miss. MR. W. B. SPANN, of Lamar County, Alabama is now with this house and will always be on hand to serve his friends with the best liquors at the lowest prices. 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. 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. Ad for $16.50 for 1000 – fruit trees Feed Stable. When in town bring your stock in my stable where they will be well fed, and have the best attention. Am also prepared to transport passengers to and from the Railroad, and other places. O. F. HALEY 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 PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. -----------(news tidbits)------------- The Shah has caused a great stir in Persia by issuing an imperial edict telling his people that “they may engage with perfect confident in all industries and enterprises which are the basis of civilization ………………. FARMERS ROBBED – Thief Barons Steal Sixty Millions a Year from American Agriculturists TWO VIEWS OF TRUSTS A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF SPRING HATS AND WRAPS A KILLING FROST WASHINGTON ITEMS – (news items from Washington) SOUTHLAND JOTTINGS – (news from Southern states) THE YELLOW FEVER CURIOSITY PUNISHED WIRE SPARKS – (small news items) ABOUT COTTON GHASTLY SENSATION AWAY ON HIS BICYCLE PAGE 3 LIFE IN DEATH – (poem) UNEXPECTED WITNESS – (short story) A WOMAN’S WARDROBE ODD WEDDING RINGS A LONG WALK LOG CABIN SUCCESS TWO SOUTHERN SISTERS YELLOW FEVER 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 NOTICE All parties indebted to the undersigned will save trouble and expense by paying off their notes and accounts, which can be found in the hands of W. G. MIDDLETON. Respectfully E. W. BROCK PUBLIC SPEAKING Hon. Edward De Graffenried, Democratic candidate for Elector for the 6th Congressional District will address the citizens of Lamar County at the following times and places……Mr. DeFraffenried will probably be accompanied by the Hon. John H Bankhead. Vernon is very decidedly a prohibition town. Mr. J. T. COLVIN has been elected a member of the Riflemen. One car load Diamond Crystal Salt just received, best salt in the world. RUSH & CLEARMAN Mr. BROWN MORTON is visiting his father, Mr. JAS. M. MORTON in town this week. Notice! Notice! Parties having accounts with us must settle by the first of November 1888. RUSH & CLEARMAN Mr. GILBERT WIMBERLY left for Sulligent last week where he will spend some time in business. Sheriff METCALFE is hustling around. Out of the 75 bills returned at the last term of court he has executed 25. If you want all your money is worth, now mark what we say you can get it at our store in new fall and winter goods at living prices, Vernon and Sulligent, Ala. RUSH & CLEARMAN Rev. Mr. SWANSEY, a promising young Baptist minister was shaking hands with his many friends in town last week. Quite a ripple of excitement was caused in town last Friday by three wild geese which alighted with a flock of geese what were swimming in Town Branch. Two of them were killed while on the water and the other brought down while on the wing. NOTICE I wish to inform my friends that I am now connected with the cotton yard of J S. GUYTON, at Sulligent, Ala. For the purpose of weighing cotton and will be glad to have you call on me. Respectfully. W. B. THOMAS Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss LOUISE BANKHEAD to Hon. W. H. PERRY, of South Carolina. The marriage will take place at the residence of Hon. J. H. BANKHEAD, at Fayette Court House on the 17th inst. The Courier acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to be present. Listen! Listen! No storage or freight taken off your cotton – give you Memphis weight for every bale bought; and the highest market price. RUSH & CLEARMAN, Sulligent, Ala. The Riflemen will meet next Tuesday evening for drill and to elect a first Lieutenant to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Prof. W. K. BROWN, some week sago. A full attendance of the company is desired. BANG! BANG! BANG! The quiet streets of Vernon presented a very excitable scene Tuesday night. Two wild-catters, brothers, by the name of JOHN and JEFF SMITH, from Marion County, were overhauled in Yellow Creek Swamp about a half mile from town, dishing out the pure and unadulterated juice to the boys. They were captured by Constable HALEY and posse, they showed fight when the officers walked up on them, and in the tussle JEFF discharged his pistol the ball striking Mr. TOM MOORE on the left arm, but being a very small pistol and at such close range the ball did not break the skin. They were brought to town and warrants were issued by Judge Young on the charge of violating the revenue law and prohibition law, and a charge of resisting arrest was placed against JEFF. Not being able to give bond they were committed to jail, and when the officers started with them to jail the fun commenced again. JOHN jerked loose from two men, one holding each arm, and started for Yellow Creek Swamp at a lively rate, with Constable HALEY close behind. Several shots were fired in the chase none of which took effect, he was soon overhauled, however, and brought back and the cell doors closed on him. Their trial came of Wednesday in the county court. They plead guilty to retailing and accepted the lowest fine, $375 each, and JEFF was fined $10 for the assault. Up to going to press they had not confessed judgment but are expecting their friends from Marion county to come to their relief. THE TEACHER’S INSTITUTE The Teacher’s Institute of Lamar County met in the court house, Friday, September 28th, at 10 o’clock, and was called to order by the President, Prof. B. H. WILKERSON. Prof. O. R. HOOD was elected Secretary. The names of teachers present were taken and placed upon the roll. By motion, a committee of three was appointed to draw up a constitution and by-laws up a constitution and by-laws of the Lamar County Institute, this committee to report at the next meeting of the Institute. The following questions were then discussed: The present law providing for a monthly pay roll. After some discussion the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, that the local law providing for a monthly pay roll to teachers of the public funds, in Lamar county, is of no special advantage to the teachers, and Whereas, This law gives unnecessary trouble, both to the County Superintendent and teachers, and be it Resolved, That we, the teachers assembled in the teacher’s Institute, petition the honorable R. L. BRADLEY, member elect to the next General Assembly of the State of Alabama to repeal this law and give us a law providing for a quarterly pay roll. The subject of adopting a uniform system of text books was discussed, and it was deiced to not take nay action until the next meeting of the Institute. After a general discussion the Institute adjourned to meet again at Vernon, Thursday the 25th day of October 1888. B. H. WILKERSON, President. O. R. HOOD, Secretary One of the most enjoyable society events that has happened in Vernon for a long while was a tea party given to a few invited guests by Miss JALA GUIN, at the hospitable home of her mother, Mrs. SARAH GUIN, last Tuesday evening. The table was spread with the rarest of delicacies, and so far as the Courier was concerned an ample and appreciative appetite was on hand. Music, games and pleasant conversation caused time to pass without any reckoning being taken. Miss JALA will leave for Sizemore Beat in a few days, where she will teach during the winter. THEY ARE GONE – But Not to the Penitentiary The two prisoners, WILL COX, white and LUTHER METCALFE, col. who were sentenced to the penitentiary at the last term of the circuit court and were confined in jail here waiting for the penitentiary authorities to send for them, escaped jail Sunday evening about dark. When Mr. WIMBERLY, the jailor, carried their supper to the jail he placed it inside and closed the odor of the cell and pushed the bolt in place, then he closed the outside door, or the door of the corridor and pushed on e of the bolts in place, but did not secure either – not thinking there was any possibility of the prisoners being able to reach the bolts – and went into an adjoining yard for a bucket of water, during his absence they succeeded in prizing back the bolt to the inner door with a stick of stove wood, and COX slipped his hand between the bars of the cage and reached the bolt of the outer door and slipped it back., and they were free, as the doors to the building are never fastened. It was getting dark and no one was near the jail, so they had no difficulty in making their escape. Mr. WIMBERLY gave the alarm, but it being dark and no dogs to trail them nothing could be done towards capturing them. One prisoner, BOB LAMPKINS, who was committed to jail la t Friday did not try to escape, and was very sensible for not leaving as he was bailed out last Monday. Since the above was written LUTHER METCALFE has been brought back. Mr. C. W. HALL brought him in and received the reward of $25.00 which was offered for his apprehension. COX was brought in by Sheriff METCALFE Wednesday evening. He was caught on the platform at Guin waiting for a train. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County By virtue of two orders of the Probate Court of said county, made on the 3d day of September 1888 the undersigned administrator of the estate of S. J. MORDECAI, deceased will sell on Monday the 5th day of November 1888 at the late residence of the said S. J. MORDECAI, in said county between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. the following real and personal property belonging to said estate, to wit: S ½ of Section 16, and W ½ of NW ¼ and NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 15 and NE ¼ of SE ¼, Section 17 and N ½ of NW ¼ and N ½ of NE ¼ of Section 21 Township 17 Range 15 West. And SW ¼ of Section 24 Township 16 Range 16 and SE ¼ of SE ¼ Section 25 Township 17 Range 16 West, in said state and county. The above lands will be sold in lots to suit purchasers; one-third cash, and balance on credit of one and two years. Also the following personal property to-wit: One mule, one bay mare, one thresher and fan, 12 head of cattle, 33 head of hogs, 60 head sheep, one sewing machine, one shot gun, 30 gallons molasses, lot of corn, fodder and oats, lot of household and kitchen furniture and many other small articles. The personal property will be sold one half cash and remainder on credit of 12 months. When sum is less than $5 all cash. J. T. MORDECAI, Adm’r De bonis non of estate of S. J. MORDECAI NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT GUARDIAN The State of Alabama, Lamar County To THOMAS MOLLOY, Guardian of the estate of S. C. WILLIAMS You will take notice that in the Probate Court of said state and County, this day that a statement of account of your guardianship of SUSAN C. WILLIAMS was made by the court and that Thursday November 1st, 1888 was a day set for passing on said account. This 11th day of October, 1888 W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate Ad for Hal’s Catarrah Cure SHERIFF’S SALE Circuit Court, Lamar County, Alabama Fall Term, 1888 NANNIE L. TERRELL Vs. GATTMAN & Company By virtue of an order of sale issue to me by R. E. BRADLEY , clerk of said court, directing the sale of the lands levied upon by an attachment for the satisfaction of a judgment in favor of the plaintiff for the sum of $1,746.66 obtained at the fall term of said court, I will offer for sale to satisfy said judgment, and the further sum of $15.58 costs of court, before the court house door at Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama within legal hours of sale, on Monday the 5th day of November 1888 to the highest bidder for cash, the following tract or parcel of land, to wit: NE ¼ and S ½ of NW ¼ and N ½ of SW ¼ of Section 27, and N ½ of SE ¼ Section 27, all in Township 13 Range 16 West, lying, being and situated in Lamar county, Alabama and containing 400 acres, more or less. LEE S. METCALF Sheriff Lamar County, October 5th, 1888 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL REAL ESTATE The state of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court September 18th, 1888 Estate of W. B. MATTISON, Deceased To LUCINDA LAWLISS and her husband RICHARD LAWLISS, who resided in Johnson County, Arkansas, Post office Knoxville”: This day came W. M. MATTISON, Administrator of said estate and filed his application in due form and under oath, praying for an order of sale of certain lands described therein, and belonging to said estate for the purpose of division among the heirs of said estate on the ground that it cannot be equitably divided. It is ordered the at the 29th day of October 1888 being appointed a day for hearing such application at which time all parties interested can appear and contest the same, if they think proper. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL REAL ESTATE The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, September 28th, 1888 Estate of JOHN WILLIAMS, Deceased To W. J. WILLIAMS, M. O. WILLIAMS, S. J. STEVENS and husband, C. B. STEVENS, who reside at Cotton Gin post office, Monroe County, Miss. and J. H. WILLIAMS who resides at Bigbee Fork, Itawamba County, Miss. You will take notice that this day came J. B. ROBISON, administrator of said estate, and filed his application in due form and under oath, praying for an order of sale of certain lands described therein, and belonging to said estate, for the purpose of distribution among the heirs of said estate. It is ordered that the 9th day of November 1888 being appointed a day for hearing such application, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same, if they think proper. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate TAX NOTICE I will be at the places and times as named below for the purpose of collecting the state and county taxes for the present year 1888, to wit:………….Will also be at the courthouse the last ten days of the year, where the name of the place is not given, will be at the voting place in each beat. J. E. PENNINGTON, Tax Collector THE VERNON INSTITUTE, Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama. An English, Classical and Mathematical College for the Education of both sexes. The session is divided into two terms of five months each. The Fall term opens Monday, October 1st 1888. The Spring Term Opens Monday February 3rd 1889. Course of Study. The course o study is divided into three grades. The Primary, The Intermediate, and the Senior. Literary Department – Prof. HOOD and Associates – This department comprehends the usual course of study in Institutes of this character. The object in this department will be either to prepare young men and ladies for a University course or fit them for business avocations by a thorough college course. Music –This department will have as principal a graduate in music. A lady who is up in the latest methods of teaching. Normal Department – The principal being a graduate of one of the finest Normal Colleges in the south, will conduct this department, and will instruct those who enter it in the latest and best methods of successful teaching. Art – The instruction in this department will be by a thorough and finished instructor Calisthenics – This is intended as a healthful and beneficial physical training for young ladies Military – Capt. J. S. EACHINS, Instructor – It is the purpose of the principal in introducing military exercises in the course of the college to furnish a diversion as well as a beneficial physical training for his male pupils. This feature, however, is optional with pupil. The instructor ha been connected with the State troops for the past eight years, and was a student of the University of Alabama for four years. Boarding Department – this department will be directly under the supervision of the principal. Young ladies who enter school will be under the supervision of the matron. Board will be furnished at from $6.00 to $7.00 per month. The Principal will associate with him, Prof. B. H. WILKERSON, County Superintendent of Education. For further information address Prof. O. R. HOOD, Principal. Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama. FERN BANK HIGH SCHOOL – Male and Female – Primary and Advance. W. A. DUNN, Principal. Session for 1888- 89 will open October 8th , 1888. Tuition for Primary Grade, per month $1.25 Tuition for Intermediate per month 1.50 Tuition for Advanced per month 2.00 Tuition for High school per month 2.50 This school offers advantages to those who wish to prepare for teaching, and others who desire a more thorough preparations for business than is attainable in common schools; and offer inducements among which are Normal and Practical mode of instruction. The subject is pursued rather than the text book, thus making the course more applicable to everyday business life. The location is healthful and accessible by rail and the expenses are the minimum. Students on entering are graded and classed with special reference to their preparations and ability to master the subject. The Primary department is specially adapted for elementary instruction, while the High School department give a practical education fitting young ladies and gentlemen for the various occupation is of life. For information call on, or address the Principal of the school. 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. 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 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. Ad for Blood Balm Company Ad for American No. 7 Sewing Machine (drawing of sewing machine) Ad for Dr. Taylor’s Sure Chill Cure Ad for Bryant & Stratton Business College File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/theverno1813gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 35.4 Kb