Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER November 16, 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, 7:37 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 16, 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 16, 1888 Vol. III, No. 24 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR Democrats are wondering what they have to be thankful for on the 29th. “Free whiskey” downed “free trade” then they met in the “ring” on the 6th inst. If all the money was up that was reported as bets on the election, a great many men must be very much better off by Cleveland’s defeat. The spontaneous idea of Dr. Mosely and Mr. Hanlin of contesting Congressman Bankhead’s seat in the fifty-first Congress is certainly a great piece of presumption. Birmingham just now presents if possible a more exciting contest for Mayor than the recent struggle in New York. Can’t Vernon take upon herself Metropolitan airs and have an exciting contest over the Mayor’s office, as the time for electing a Mayor and board of Aldermen is now at hand. -------------(political news)------------ WHAT CAUSED IT THE PRESIDENCY RANDALL AND MARTIN MARRIED FOR FUN – BUT TIED FOR LIFE Blountsville was the scene of a romantic marriage recently. There was a gathering at the residence of Mr. Field, and during the evening a marriage which was to take place the following day was discussed. …………….. MURDER AT MONTEVALLO Montevallo, Ala. Nov. 12 – Saturday was a bloody day in Montevallo. W. W. Shortrudge, a lawyer here, was frightfully cut and young Bob Nabors was murdered……………. SHOOTING AT RIVERSIDE Riverside, Ala., Nov. 12 – W. T. McWalters was this morning shot and dangerously wounded by Ward Miles, there was a quarrel of long standing between the two men, which was renewed this morning ended in Miles drawing a pistol and shooting McWalters in the right side, inflicting a wound which may prove fatal. Miles has immediately and has not been arrested. McWalters has a wife and six children. The admission of Washington Territory, Idaho, Montana, and the division of Dakota into two states, is one of the earliest acts of legalization on the Republican program. T his will give them ten United States Senators and as many representatives, making twenty electoral votes for 1892. With this addition to their forces it is probable they will not be so anxious to dragoon the South. We may look for five stars to be added to the national flag before the 51st Congress terminates. [Montgomery Advertiser] The representative moonshiners who have been in Montgomery the past few days have given it out that the gang will push the business of making and selling moonshine whiskey for all it is worth this season. Under President Harrison and a Republican administration, they expect free whiskey, which will knock the spots out of their profits. – [Montgomery Advertiser] The Farmer’s alliance is rapidly increasing in numbers. The total membership, according to the last report made by the national secretary, is as follows:…………. The other day Leroy Chrisholm, of New Smyrna, Fla. saw an immense fish that had been straded in the river by the residing tide. He promptly secured a boat and captured the fish………….. At the Haymarket Riot in Chicago on May 4m 1886 John Weinke was truck in the back of the head by a pistol ball that lodged in the skull. It remained there, occasionally giving him much trouble, until a few days ago, when surgeons removed it. It had been flattened into the shape of a horse’s hoof, and was completely covered with a bony growth. A RAILROAD FIRE – Atlanta, Nov. 13 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. 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. SHERIFF’S SALE State of Alabama, Lamar County By virtue of an order of sale, issued to me by the clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar county, I will proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash on Monday the 3rd day of December 1888 at the Court House door in said county the following real estate to wit: E ½ of SW ¼ of NE ¼ and SW ¼ of NE ¼ Section 11 Township 14 Range 15 to satisfy a judgment in favor of JAMES A. ARMSTRONG, and against DINAH HOLLIS for $19.95, costs of suit before a Justice of the Peace and the order of sale. Dated, this November 3rd 1888 LEE S. METCALFE, Sheriff ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE The state of Alabama, Lamar County Under and by virtue of an order and decree of the Judge of the Probate Court of Lamar County, I, W. A. BROWN, administrator De Bonis non, of the estate at W. K. KIRK, deceased, wills ell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, at the Court House door in said County on Monday the 3rd day of December 1888, the following described real estate, to wit: NE ¼ and N ½ of SE ¼, Section 22, W ½ of NW ¼, SE ¼ of NW ¼ S ½ of NE ¼ of NW ¼ and N ½ of SW ¼, Section 23, NW ¼ of NW ¼ Section 15, N ½ of NE ¼, Section 16, NW ¼ of NW ¼ and E ½ of NW ¼ Section 22, Township 15 Range 16. Purchaser will be required to give notes with good security. This the 3rd day of November 1888. W. A. BROWN, Adm’r de bonis son, of the estate of W. K. KIRK, deceased NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court Seventh day of November A. D. 1888. Estate of BERRY BARNES, Deceased This day came M. J. GRAVES, administrator of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts and vouchers for final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that the first day of December A. D. 1888, be appointed a day on which to make such settlement at which time all persons interested can appear and contest the said settlement, if they think proper. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate of said county. FOR SALE One of the best business lots in Sulligent. Enquire at this office. 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. -------------------(news items)----------------- Mr. Eli Wright, residing at Youngstown, Ohio, has received a transcript for m the records in Washington, showing that he was the youngest enlisted soldier in the Civil War on the Union side, enlisting when he was twelve years and one month old. ELECTION NEWS – IT LOOKS LIKE HARRISON SOUTHLAND JOTTINGS – (news items from Southern States) WIRE SPARKS – (small news items) WASHINGTON NOTES – (news items from Washington) STATE NEWS – (can’t read) PAGE 3 MYSTERIOUS OR NOTABLE WHITE CAP REGULATORS A FRONTIER SKETCH – (poem) PITH AND POINT – jokes 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 When the election returns came in, the Courier poet, in a moment of despair, determined “to get revenge” in some way dashed off the following: (poem follows) Attend the administrator’s sale in town tomorrow. Commissioner’s Court was well attended the firs of the week. The mercury went down several degrees, as well as Democrats last week. The funeral of JAMES MIDDLETON will be preached next Sunday at the Methodist church in town. Send in your subscription at the first opportunity so you will be in time for the drawing. Who is going to get the $5? Several of our friends have made a good start toward getting it. Mr. T. C. BOX, of Military Springs beat, is off on visit to the Magic and Capitol cities this week. Quite a number of Vernon’s citizens attended the show at Sulligent Wednesday despite the bad weather. Commissioners Court adjourned from Tuesday until Thursday Guess the Court took in the show during the intermission. The Commissioner’s Court meets as Jury Commissioners this week and will draw the juries for the next two terms of the Circuit Court. Judge YOUNG has appointed Capt. J. S. MCEACHIN and Sheriff L. S. METCALFE, delegates to the Interstate Immigration Convention, which meets in Montgomery in December. The Sentinel claims that Fayette has more pianos than any other town of its size in the state. Well, Bro. GULLET, you may have more pianos, but for good vocal music, Vernon leads all the towns in West Alabama. Capt. J. S. MCEACHIN has been appointed an accountant by the Commissioners Court to examine into the condition of the County Treasurer’s books and the receipts of the county for hire of convicts at hard labor for the county. We are informed that Vernon now has two papers. The new paper, however, is published by the students of the Institute every Friday evening, and the manner of publication is to read the original manuscript publicly. The Courier has not been placed on the exchange list so we have not seen a copy of the new paper. County Superintendent of Education, Prof. B. H. WILKERSON was wearing a broad smile Monday evening and being questioned as to the cause, informed us that he had just received a letter from the state Superintendent, informing him that there was a balance of $60 due him but he State Treasury, for money he had been called on by mistake to pay out. The mistake was made by the officials at Montgomery. 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. VERNON INSTITUTE LITERARY SOCIETY The Professors and male students of the Vernon Institute met in the College Hall, at 7 o’clock p.m. Friday last, for the purpose of organizing the Vernon Institute Literary Society. The house was called to order by Prof. O. R. HOOD, who very briefly and appropriately explained the object of the meeting, after which the following officers were elected for a term of two months. P. M. MCNEIL, President; W. A. WILSON, Vice President; M. L. MORTON, Secretary, B. H. WILKERSON, Literary Critic; C. C. NESMITH, Supervisor; WALTER SPRINGFIELD, Parliamentary Critic; W. R. IRVIN, treasurer. The following committees were appointed by the President: Executive Committee, D. C. MORTON, Chairman, J.G .BOYD, and H. F. BLACK. Query Committee, W. P. PENNINGTON, Chairman, V. E. MORTON and G. S. BARKSDALE. The object of this Society is to afford the young men of the Institute an opportunity for improving in the very essential art of oratory. This is an art in which every friend of education should become deeply interested. M. L. MORTON, Secretary, Nov. 13, 1888. CREWS DEPOT Mr. Editor: Please allow space in your newsy paper for a few dots from our town. Very few people have been in town this week owing to the white frost, which is hurrying them up to finish gathering their crops. The residence and store houses of Mr. ALY HILL have been completed, and Messrs HILL & CO., have a good stock of goods in their new store. The new bridge on Buttahatchie on the road leading from Crews Depot to Detroit is now complete and is a substantial structure, built of the best timbers and perfectly safe. A few words on the result of the Wheel Co. It was rumored in the Spring that each Lodge was going to buy its goods at this own price, and sell its cotton at its own price. But we se a very different state of affairs, the merchant having supplied them with goods at his own price, is now buying their cotton at the market price; so we see the merchant rolled the Wheel in the Spring, and in the Fall twisted the hub out of it…….. Crews Depot, Nov. 14 PREMIUM LIST The following books are Free to our subscribers. Send us one dollar for one years subscription to Courier, and select any book from the list and you will receive it free………………… $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. 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. 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 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. ECHARD has re-opened his photograph Gallery at Columbus, Miss for the fall & winter. Ad for Blood Balm Company Ad for American No. 7 Sewing Machine (drawing of sewing machine) Ad for Dr. Taylor’s Sure Chill Cure File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/theverno1818gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 26.6 Kb