Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER November 2, 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, 7:35 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 2, 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, NOVEMBER 2, 1888 Vol. III, No. 22 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 Republican candidate in this congressional district is said to be looming up with the laboring men in Jefferson county………………… Lord Sackville West has gotten himself in deal of trouble by answering a letter purporting to come from a naturalized Englishman…………… MONEY WELL SPENT The Republican National Executive Committee, in the outset of the canvass set apart $25,000 to pay for the detection and conviction of fraudulent…………… IT WILL BE OVER Before another issue of the Courier greets its readers, the great battle and the victors will be shouting over the spoils……………. THE REVIVAL If anything was necessary to inspire the people of this community with that degree of reverence and respect due a minister in one of our Christian Churches, the services of the Rev. Mr. HEWITT during the present week has accomplished both. He has marked himself not only as an unblemished disciple and follower of Him who shapes the destiny of human existence, but as an able devout and earnest Pastor, well qualified for his Holy calling. It is yet too soon to attempt any estimate of what has been accomplished by the series of services just closed. The good done, is perhaps hidden away in a hundred hearts that may be known only to these happy possessors. It is not always the outward show that best indicates the regenerated man. A silent tongue, an unchanged countenance and seeming apathy, frequently mislead those of us most accustomed to study and interest the nature of mankind. The number of converts, or accessions to the church, is not the true measure by which we must estimate the result. The good has gone forth through hundreds of different channels, accomplishing one thing here and another yonder; adding strength to determination, zeal to pious effort conviction to waning faith and Godliness to Godliness. LAW FOR THE PEOPLE A married woman cannot make a valid contract as security for her husband, by signing a note or mortgage with him, or in any other manner; but her other contracts are binding if made with the written assent and concurrence of the husband…………….. THE VERNON INSTITUTE The progress of this Institution under its new Principal Professor O. R. HOOD has been especially gratifying of the people of Vernon and vicinity. Every department is arranged so as to encourage the promotion and advancement of the student; every means and facility, every stimulant and incentive, calculated to impress the student with the importance of his labor is brought to bear by simple and effective means. Prof. HOOD is an energetical, young educator, fully alive to the importance of his duties, and well equipped by gifts of nature, as well as collegiate education, for the important position he fills. His assistant, Prof. B. H. WILKERSON has entered upon the duties of the present session with earnestness and vigor. The people of Lamar County will get value received for every dollar they pay as tuition in the Vernon Institute. IN THE PRESENCE OF DEATH Here is an interesting story which shows how cool a man can be in the presence of death…………… A nervous looking man went into a store the other day and sat down for half an hour or so when a clerk asked him if she could do anything for him…………… 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. Will Exhibit at Sulligent, Alabama, November 14th, 1888 – Col. G. W. Hall’s R. R. Shows – Return from foreign lands and consolidated with Bingley’s Monster European Menagerie. The Only 2 Sacred White Camels ever in America. Presenting at all times more than advertised and introducing ultra-gorgeous array of pre-eminent performances, carefully collected, acceptably presented and proudly submitted to the public without fear of other than an unanimous commendation. A quadruple exhibit in one old-time ring. A show of exclusive and startling features, absolutely original and marvelous novelties. Requiring Acres of Tents in which to Exhibit. With seating capacity for unlimited thousands. Triple arena. Theatre. Bicycle College. Russian Skaters. World’s Horse Congress. Trained Animals and ancient Carnival of Rome, performing monkeys. Dogs, goats and trained wild animals. Trick Stallions, ponies, and mules. A Dozen clowns A Drove of dromedaries. Phenomenal Mid-air and Arsenic Champions from every noted European Capital. Every promise a sacred pledge. As chaste as it is matchless. Doors open at 1 and 7 p.m. Performance begins one hour later. An unparallel resplendent street parade free to all at 10 a.m. Open dens of wild rare beasts with trainers. Prof. Zamora will make an ascension in his balloon, and while in mid-air will make a descent of 1,000 feet with his parachute to the earth, after the procession is over. Positively the first moral Standard Exhibition that has visited the South for many years. No gambling, street faking, confidence men allowed with this how, or will be permitted to ply their vocation in the place where we exhibit. We guarantee protection to our patrons. A BLOODY TRAGEDY AT WINFIELD – GEO. WEEKS Mortally Wounded and a man named HOWARD Dangerously Shot News of one of the bloodiest tragedies that has ever occurred in his section has reached here from Winfield. The report is as follows: Tuesday evening after an exhibition of Howe’s New London Show, at Winfield on the K. C. Railroad, a party of armed men made an attack on the Saloon at that place. At the time of the attack GEO. WEEKS, who lives near Crews Depot and a man by the name of HOWARD were in the salon. WEEKS was shot down, but scrambled up and returned the fire striking one of the attacking party in the arm. WEEKS was dragged about sixty yards and stabbed in the neck and shoulder and will die. It is supposed that the slayers belong to the show and officers are following them. AN OFFER TO BE DECLINED Something new in Chicago. A doctor of that city makes dimples for young women at $50 a dimple. ------------ 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 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. 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 S. C. 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 ECHARD has re-opened his photograph Gallery at Columbus, Miss for the fall & winter. 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. 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. Germany is doing considerable foreign missionary work nowadays. It has eighteen societies and supports 522 missionaries, who look after their 210,000 converts. Last year the total receipts in money were over $700,000. It is now admitted that Emperor William, in going to St. Petersburg before visiting the Emperor of Austria, committed a terrible blunder in court etiquette. The first visit should have been paid to Francis Joseph, since the latter takes precedence of the Czar both by age and by the date of his accession, having come to the throne seven years before the death of Nicholas, and when the present Czar was in his cradle. ------------(small news items)----------- A TRUST TARIFF BILL SOUTHLAND JOTTINGS – (news items from Southern states) A BROKEN TRUST TOOK HIS LIFE WASHINGTON ITEMS – (news items from Washington) WIRE SPARKS – (small news items) RIOTING PAGE 3 MYSTERIES OF A DAY AUNT CRANDALL RESIGNS – Lived in Watch Hill Lighthouse for Twenty Years A VERY NARROW ESCAPE – The Terrible Adventure of Two Northern fur Hunters BEAUTIES HOUR ON ROTTEN ROW PARTISAN PAPERS NOT EXACTLY NEW SELLING A PRETTY BIG RANCH SKIRMISHING FOR MILLIONS FOLKS WHO HAVE NO NERVES HE HADN’T TAKEN ANYTHING ONE MORE SAD FAILURE VERY INGENIOUS SWEDES THE HEROINE OF ALABAMA – Beautiful and Lovely, but She had Nerves of Steel – (Mrs. Annie P. Shackleford of Pleasant hill, Dallas County) THE CURIOUS MANISTEE FISH 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 SCHOOL NOTICE The patrons of Shiloh School are requested to met the undersigned at the opening of their school on Monday next, the 5th day of November. JOHN E. GUIN, Principal STRAYED There came to my house on Monday the 29th one bay mare, looks to be about 9 years old. Had a saddle on with a piece sawed out of the stirrup. The owner can get same by calling at my home five miles north of Vernon and paying the expenses. A. A. LOLLAR Do not forget to go and vote next Tuesday. Go to the big show at Sulligent, November the 14th. Commissioners Court meets Monday the 12th inst. The editor is playing the devil typo and editor all three this week. Ex-Sheriff THO’S E. GOODWIN, of Fayette spent Tuesday in town. Esquire J. H. VAIL, of Vail’s Beat, spent Wednesday in town. Mrs. L. J. CLARK, of Hamilton, is visiting friends in Vernon. Mr. WALTON IRVIN has gone to Amory to engage in business. County Court convenes on the 5th and Commissioners court on the 12th of November. The services have been well attended at the Methodist Church this week. Mrs. MITTIE DUNCAN of Military Springs is visiting friends in town this week. No communication will be published unless the name of writer accompanies it. Hall’s show never fails to exhibit all they advertise. Be sure and see it at Sulligent Nov. 14th. It is said that the show went for the crowd, and that the county authorities went for the show. Clothing, boots, and shoes at Rock Bottom prices. RUSH & CLEARMAN The most interesting meeting ever held in Vernon has been in progress this week at the Methodist church. By far the best show that will visit Lamar County this season will exhibit at Sulligent on the 14th inst. Sheriff METCALFE returned from Carrollton with JACOB HARRIS, and lodged him in jail here on last Friday. WE are pleased to note that Mr. FRANK DENMAN who has been dangerously ill with fever, is now able to be out again. The STEWARDS of the Vernon Circuit met here on Saturday last for the settlement of Circuit business during the present year. Good goods and low prices, sell lots of goods. WE are in the market with a big stock, which means bargains for everybody. RUSH & CLEARMAN A little daughter of Mr. MOSE GRAVES was severely bitten by a pony belonging to the show last Monday at Sulligent. The Showman gave the little girl five dollars of the injury. Having decided to sell strictly for cash from this date, our goods will be from 5 to 10 per cent cheaper. Groceries excepted. RUSH & CLEARMAN Mr. and Mrs. R. W. COBB are off on a visit to Columbus, Miss. this week. The drummers say that the show to be a Sulligent on the 14th is a big thing. Attention Riflemen. There will be a meeting of the company on Tuesday evening next at 4 o’clock. Every member is requested to be present. When you go to Columbus, be sure to see the clothing store of Butler & Topp, as this is one of the chief attractions of that city. No. 55 Main Street. Hon. R. L. BRADLEY will leave for Montgomery on next Thursday. The Legislature will convene on the 13th. Mrs. BRADLEY will spend the winter at the Capitol City. For Sale. One of the best business lots in Sulligent. Enquire at this office. Mr. W. R. WHITE, the leading business man of Hamilton, is circulating among his many Vernon friends. Marriage licenses have been issued during the past week as follows; JOHN B. TAYLOR and Miss ROSA SPANN; W. H. BLALOCK and Miss L. A. EVANS. The Courier wishes them a fair voyage down Life’s River. All new subscribers received between now and the 1st of January who pay $1.00 for a years subscription to the Courier and all old subscribers who pay for a year in advance, will be entitled to enter the drawing, which will take place the first day of January 1889. RIVALS – (poem) The show at Sulligent failed to be a circus as expected by many; but it evidently occasioned a lively day. Early in the morning a man who answered to the name of WM. STONE setup a “Wheel of Fortune” and began to deal out experience to the boys for money. Commissioner STONE swore out a warrant before Esquire D. W. HOLLIS, returnable to the County Court, Judge YOUNG having gone to Sulligent for the purpose of collecting license from the Show, and Solicitor SHIELDS being preset, and immediate trial was requested and was granted. On hearing the case Judge YOUNG fined the man $200.00 and it promptly paid, to ex-Sheriff PENNINGTON and Constable HALEY who executed the warrant. But for the presence of the officers there would have been a great deal more experience and less money in Lamar County today. $100 given away to our subscribers. All new subscribers received between now and the list of January, who pay $1.00 for a year’s subscription to the Courier, and all old subscribers who pay for a year in advance, will be entitled to enter the drawing, which will take place the first day of January 1889 in the following manner. The name of every subscriber will be registered opposite a number and these numbers will be put in a box and drawn there from by a disinterested person. The first name drawn will receive the First Prize and so on for the first ten numbers. The First Prize a $55.00 Sewing Machine will go to the First name. The second name will receive a $25.00 Road Cart. The third name will receive a $7.00 Family Bible. The fourth, “Earth, Sea, and Sky” a very interesting book worth $3.50. The fifth, “Young People’s Scrap Book, “Price $2.50. The next five will each receive a book worth one dollar, to be selected by the winner. Every tenth name drawn from the box thereafter, will be given a year’s subscription to the Courier free, at the expiration of the time paid for. For the largest club sent us before the 1st day of March 1889 we will give $5 in cash. Somebody will get these prizes. Try your luck. Send us your name and $1 and receive the best county paper in the state one year, and a chance in the drawing. More yet. In our next issue will appear a list of books from which every subscriber may select book free of charge. Select any book from the list. Think of this. Your county paper one year, an interesting book and a $55 machine, all for one dollar. Don’t fail to subscribe before the first day of January 1889. We want an agent at every post office in the county to received subscriptions for the Courier. A liberal per cent will be given agents on every subscription sent us. Send for terms to agents. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County Under and by virtue of two decrees of the Probate Court of said county, made on the 5th day of October 1888 the undersigned Administrator of the estate of JAMES MIDDLETON, deceased, will on the 17th day of November 1888 sell at the late residence of the deceased, in the town of Vernon, the following described real estate belonging to said estate, to wit: 69 acres lying north of Town branch and east of the Vernon and Moscow road, in town of Vernon, on which was the last residence of the deceased, also a house and lot of five acres, the former residence of deceased. Also lot No. 8, with storehouse thereon in Vernon. Also, 10 acres off south side SW ¼ of SW ¼ Section 29, Township 14 range 14. The above lands will be sold one-third cash and remainder in equal payments, on credit of one and two years. Also, personal property of decedent, to-wit: One mare and colt, one buggy and harness, one parlor organ, wardrobe, kitchen safe, two bookcases, two bedsteads, clock, library, (200 vols.), iron safe and lot of household kitchen furniture. Purchases of $10 or less, cash, and of more than $10 on credit of one year. This 26th day of October 1888 W. G. MIDDLETON, Administrator 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 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 Ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure 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 Buy 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. 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 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/theverno1816gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 32.4 Kb