Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER October 19, 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, 7:30 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History October 19, 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 19, 1888 Vol. III, No. 20 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 THE PRESIDENCY IT SHRINKS There is great complaint among our farmers of weights put upon their cotton by the different hands through which it must pass. After it is packed at the gin it is weighed; then it goes to the buyer and is weighed; then it goes to Memphis or Birmingham, and is weighed a third time. There is one peculiarity about this diversity in weight that strikes the farmer with peculiar force. His cotton shrinks every time it is weighed. A six hundred pound bale leaves the gin and by the time it reaches Memphis or Birmingham, it has lost from 20 to 100 pounds. City buyers explain the lossage by saying the cotton was picked while wet from rain or dew. There seems to have been in Lamar County either a chronic spell of wet weather or a perpetual dew fall, the entire season. If his is not the case then the city buyers are chronic or perpetual liars. Birmingham is the natural market for our cotton. It is a home market, and if the buyers of that city desire the cotton trade from this section of Alabama, let them be careful with their weights. A respectable farmer of this county made a shipment last week. The entire shipment shrunk, but one bale was peculiarly unfortunate. It left the gin weighing 613 pounds and when it reached the city was not much larger than a goose egg. There is no sharp business trick about this kind of dealing – it is unadulterated larceny. “OYEZ, OYEZ” The Birmingham Herald gives the derivation of the familiar form of opening our courts incorrectly…………. Few persons have any idea of the amount of coal railroad locomotives consume. Birmingham is a great railroad centre and is also a great cola market. All the roads that enter this city have coaling stations here for their engines. The amount of coal that is dumped into the tenders of engines at this place alone is surprising. It is estimated that no less than 350 tons of coal is actually taken from this city every day in the tenders of engines alone. It is divided about as follows: Louisville and Nashville 120 tons, Alabama Great Southern, 100 tons, Georgia Pacific 70 tons, Kansas City, Memphis, and Birmingham 30 tons, and the Columbus and Western 30 tons. This includes only the amount of coal actually taken on the tenders of the engines at this station – [Age] THE LATEST – Telegraphic News from Over the Country – (news items)-------------- - Columbus, Miss., Oct. 13 – A letter was received last night from a prominent official of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad Company stating that his company could not extend their line to this place until they could get another charter. This ends all hope in that direction and our people realize that the Kansas City has been playing a game of bluff all the time. We still have hopes of getting the Memphis and Atlantic, which will do us more good. Small jokes and advertisements Small news tidbits 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. 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 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 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 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 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 NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT HEIRS State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court To W. T. MARLER, who resides in Apalachicola, Florida, J. G. MARLER, who resides at Shannon, Lee County, Mississippi, and J. L. MARLER, who resides in Knoxville, Johnson County, Arkansas: Whereas J. H. MARLER, administrator, with will annexed of the estate of C. M. MARLER, deceased, has filed his application is said court, for a sale of the lands described therein, belonging to the estate of said decedent, for the purpose of division among the legatees of said estate, and the 21st day of November 1888 has been appointed for the hearing of said application. You are therein, hereby notified to be and to appear before the said court on the 21st day of November if you think proper. Witness this 16th day of October 1888 W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate NOTICE OF NON-RESIDENT GUARDIAN The State of Alabama, Lamar County To THOS. MOLLOY, guardian of the estate of S. E. 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 S. E. 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 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. ------small news items------------- There are not more than 150,000 Quakers in America. It is said that only 125 soldiers of the War of 1812 are living, and that 50 of them are in Ohio. Te king of Denmark will celebrate the twenty-fifth year of his reign on the 15th of November next. A subscription was being raised to purchase for him an estate in Jutland, but he declined to receive any gift in the present poor state of the country. IN THE WHITE HOUSE – President Cleveland’s Frank Talk with a Newspaper Correspondent ‘MARRIAGE BY THE GLOVE” SOUTHLAND JOTTINGS – (news tidbits from Southern states) WIRE SPARKS – (the news of a week from many sections) WASHINGTON NOTES – (news from Washington) THE PEABODY FUND STARVING PAGE 3 THE DISAPPOINTED – (poem) TIPS REVENGE – (short story) SOMETHING ABOUT TURTLES RUSSIA’S HOT SUMMERS HER LAST CHANCE CHINESE RESTURANTS PLENTY OF APPLES HE WAS ALL ALONE HOW JACKSONVILLE GOT THE FEVER ENRICHED BY A DOG DOES EXCITEMENT SHORTEN LIFE A REMARKABLE DOG Ad for Paines Celery Compound 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 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. 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. See new legal advertisements this week. The Tax-Collector begins his first round today. One car load Diamond Crystal salt just received. Best salt in the world. RUSH & CLEARMAN Come out to the public speaking tomorrow. A nice altar has been placed in the Methodist Church. See the advertisement of ECHARD, the Photographer this week. Mrs. HATTIE MORTON is visiting in Fayette this week. Mr. R. W. COBB visited the Magic City this week. Go to the big circus at Sulligent Monday October 29th. Mr. WILL GUIN is visiting his mother, Mrs. SARAH GUIN in town this week. Notice! Notice! Parties having accounts with us must settle by the first of November 1888. RUSH & CLEARMAN, Oct. 10th, 1888. Mr. R. L. SUMMERS left for Columbus last week where he will engage in business. The only circus coming to Lamar County this season will exhibit at Sulligent Monday October 29th. Mr. BROWN MORTON, after spending a few days in Vernon left for Birmingham Monday. Dr. M. W. MORTON has been confined to his room for the past week with a badly sprained foot. When you go to Columbus be sure to see the Clothing store of Butler & Topp as that is one of the chief attractions of that city. No. 55 Main Street. Chancellor COBBS left for Hamilton Wednesday and will hold court at that place this week. A series of meetings will be held by the Rev. W. C. WOODS at the Methodist Church next week. Mr. ETHEL MACE, one of Vernon’s handsome young men left for Amory, Miss. Monday where he will engage in business. 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 Mr. and Mrs. ALLEN JORDAN of Columbus, Miss. visited relatives and friends in Vernon and vicinity the first of the week. In this issue appears the advertisement of S. SELIG, Columbus, Miss. When you are in Columbus be sure and see his goods before buying. Chancellor COBBS arrived in town and opened court Monday evening. The Chancellor is enjoying good health and is looking as handsome as ever. Howe’s New London circus with Lassa Rookh, the oldest and best performing Elephant (110 years old) in America will be at Sulligent Monday October 29th. Dr. B. F. REED was licensed to practice law by the Chancery Court this week. The Courier wishes you much success in your new profession, Doctor. See the advertisement of the reliable firm of Franklin & Company, Columbus, Miss which appears in this issue of the Courier. When you go to Columbus, call on them. A special train was run from Birmingham to Fayette C. H. on the 17th inst to bring the invited guest to the marriage of Congressman PERRY to Miss BANKHEAD. In this issue will be found the advertisement of those enterprising young jewelers, Buder Brothers Columbus, Miss. When you desire anything in their line it will be to your interest to call on them. Mr. HALEY, traveling agent for the T. C. L. & Railroad Co. was in town Wednesday after the two prisoners, COX and METCALFE, and left for Pratt Mines with them to charge. CHANCERY COURT Chancery Court convened on last Monday, Chancellor COBBS, present and presiding. The following cases were disposed of: ELISHA ALEXANDER, vs. MELTA ALEXANDER, complainant, divorced and allowed to marry, the respondent is not. JAS. LAMPKINS, vs. FRANCIS LAMPKINDS, divorced and allowed to marry again. JAS. THOMPSON, vs. BABE THOMPSON, both parties divorced and allowed to marry again. LEWIS BROWNLEE vs. MARTHA BROWNLEE, divorced and LEWIS allowed to marry again. DALLAS EATMAN, vs. MATTIE EATMAN, divorced and DALLAS allowed to re- marry. The above are all colored. The other cases on the docket were continued. Mr. WALTER WOODS has been elected a member of the Riflemen. Chancellor COBBS is the centre of a group of admiring friends where ever he stops. The steeple of the Baptist Church has been put up this week. Supt. WILKERSON has been paying off the teachers this week. Up to the time of going to press no disposition has been made of the “moonshiners.” The report of the death of JAMES BURROW in the Little Rock penitentiary seems to be reliable. Howe’s New London circus which was advertised to be at Sulligent some time ago, but was stopped by quarantine, will be at Sulligent without fail on the 29th day of October. Don’t fail to see it. Speculation in stocks and futures last week so disturbed legitimate trade as to depress prices in cotton and raise them on other commodities. It is generally conceded that cotton will again go back to 9 cents and that at an early day. We are in receipt of “Alabama as it is” by Rev. B. F. Riley. The book is being distributed by Commissioner of Agriculture Kolb. This is the second edition and the work has been revised so as to include all the new enterprises and railroads up till quite recently, and is a complete description of Alabama, and will do a great deal toward making the great resources of the state known. F. C. Roe has been appointed sales agent for the large Clothing establishment of Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia and will in a few days have a complete line of samples, and the latest fashion plate. Mr. Roe is an expert at taking measures, having learned under one of the finest tailors in Cincinnati, and will guarantee a fit or no sale. Call at the Courier office and examine his samples. Wedding suits a specialty. Remember you got the goods at Philadelphia prices. Hon. Edward De Graffenried will speak here tomorrow. Everyone who wishes to hear the question that divide the great parties of the country ably discussed will do well to attend. Mr. DeGraffenried is a man just in the prime of life and is deeply versed in the political history of the country and has a splendid way of imparting what he knows. The agent of the Tenn. L. & C. Company was here on Wednesday and insisted on taking JOHN and JEFF SMITH on to the mines, but they insisted that their friends would be here before night to confess judgment with them. The confession of a judgment being so much better for the county Judge Young decided to give them another day before passing sentence. It is said that Jay Gould has in the course of his life given $2000 to churches. He once having purchased a bell costing that amount for a little wooden church at Roxbury, N. Y. near which the millionaire was born. A minister’s meeting will convene with Harmony grove Church, one mile south of Winfield, on the Kansas City Road, on the 13th day of November next at 11 a.m. All Baptist ministers of north-west Alabama are urgently requested to attend. J. B. HUCKABEE, Moderator Ad for Hall’s Catarrah Cure NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS Probate Court Estate of C. M. MARLER, Deceased Letters of Administration with the will annexed of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of October, A. D. 1888 by the Hon. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of 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. H. MARLER, Administrator Howe’s New London Circus will exhibit at Sulligent, Monday Oct. 29, ’88. 40 First-class performers. Wm. H. Batcheller, The Champion Leaper of the World, is with Howe’s London Shows. Andy Sweeney, The Modern Hercules. This phenomenally strong man finishes his remarkable performance with heavy Cannon balls by actually catching a 20 pound ball fired from a cannon by a charge of powder. Ed. Voto, Ed. Voto – in Blood-curdling knife act. Don’t fail to see the Grand free Entertainment, given in front of the canvass immediately before the doors open. Lalla Rookh, the oldest performing elephant in America, 110 years old, will appear at each performance with Howe’s New London Shows. Senor Don Leon, America’s Greatest Bareback rider, will appear and ride his swift- running Arabian horse, Enin Boy, at each performance. 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 By your clocks at the Regular Clock house, where every clock is warranted for two years. Price of $4.50. BUDER BROTHERS, Agents, Columbus, Mississippi. (picture of a clock) S. SELIG, Dealer in dry goods, clothing, and plantation supplies. 55 Market Street, Columbus, Mississippi. Highest market price paid for cotton, goods sold at a very small profit. Will furnish the farmers with bagging and ties as cheap as they can be had anywhere. No. 20. FRANKLIN & Company, Dealers in fine groceries and staple dry goods, cotton buyers, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. W. R. MCMANUS, of Lamar County, Ala. is with them to serve the interest of his friends, hoping to receive a liberal share of trade. Thanking them for past favors. Highest price paid for cotton and produce. 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. 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 ECHARD has re-opened his photograph Gallery at Columbus, Miss for the fall & winter. 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. 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. 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/theverno1814gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 32.3 Kb