Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER November 23, 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, 7:39 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 23, 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 23, 1888 Vol. III, No. 25 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR Harrison’s plurality over Cleveland in New York State is 13,791 to Hill’s plurality over Miller is 10,907. It is believed by well in formed men that Harrison will make but few changes in officers in the South. The Vernon Institute is full to overflowing and every week brings more young men within the halls so well and comfortably arranged. It will make but little difference with the Democrats whether they have a majority in the House or not in the fifty-first Congress. They could no nothing if they were in the majority, and at best could only check Republican measures. The run on the Commissioners Court with claims at last session was pretty heavy. Large sums being paid out on bridge claims on Looxapalila and Buttahatchie, beside election, pauper and miscellaneous claims. The yearly letting of the paupers will take place as usual on the first Monday in January. The Mountain Eagle called the attention of the public early in the summer to the fact that the Courier had set up a “melancholy complaint” about the price of and the ay the Alabama Reports are published. Our curiosity is somewhat aroused to know what the Eagle thinks of the Governor’s message and the two bills already introduced on this subject. The Legislators that assemble at Montgomery this year are above average in point of intelligence and ability……………… The Birmingham papers are in the habit of putting up a man for office and then publishing the favorable expressions of prominent men who favor their candidate, which of course gives away their hand to the other side and insures their man a good licking………….. Many papers in the state are simply wild on the question of public schools; knowing that it is a subject dear to the people they seek to exhibit more than usual patriotism……………. PUBLIC SCHOOLS While the Legislature is at work renovating the convict law and voting salaries to convict Inspectors, let them consider the need for more school money. And by better educational opportunities decrease the committal of crime, the number of convicts and the necessity for convict inspectors. While they are developing emigration schemes, and opening the door of Alabama to the world, let them remember that Alabama’s material progress and development can best be advanced by manufacturing rather than by imparting skilled and educated labor. Mechanical Schools and colleges are fit subject for present action. BOOMING MILLPORT Millport is now on a genuine “boom”. It is said that one half the people of Pickens County are seriously thinking of coming to Millport to live and educate their children. A large number are doing more than thinking, they are coming and settling down to live. The Millport School Stock Co. set the ball rolling by building the College and stores and other enterprises follow at the rate of one a day. The saw and hammer are heard at every turn. It is with pleasure that we note the tide of prosperity that is flowing in upon our sister town. HENDERSON STEEL – Made into Razors and Horseshoe Nails Col. J. a. Montgomery last night presented the Age-Herald with a beautiful razor made from the first hard steel made in Alabama. The Henderson Steel Company on Saturday received one-half dozen gross of made by the Forney Razor Co. of Worcestor, Mass. ………………. BURGLARS Carrollton, Ala., Nov. 17 – The safe of ANDREW HENRY, the Treasurer of Pickens County, was blown open on last Sunday night and about $70 was secured by the burglars. It was fortunate for that officer that the funds in his charge were in a safer place. The grand jury is now sitting and the matter will be fully investigated. An analysis of a dozen brands of cigarettes has been made in Chicago and he result is such that cigarette smokers cannot regard them with complacency. Almost every brand was found to have been “doctored” to a greater or less degree. While the injurer ingredients (apart from the tobacco itself) vary somewhat, there is enough in each variety to induce smokers who value their health to give up cigarettes altogether. Of all the forms in which tobacco is sued this is doubtless the most harmful, especially as the cigarette habit has such a firm growing hold on boys and young men. There was on exhibition at Weaver’s station night before last a living wonder in the personage of Johnnie Miller, a half man. He has no lower limbs being deformed from birth but is perfect in all other respects. ……………. The Dixie alliance, in Butler county, wants the taxes to be assessed and collected by the justices of the peace, and such officers to try all misdemeanors and apply the fines collected to public schools…………… ------------- NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS The state of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court Estate of AARON MAY, Deceased Letters of administration on the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of October a. D. 1888 by the Hon. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of the Probate Court of Lamar County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. CHARLES B. NORTON, Administrator NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT GUARDIAN State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court To THOMAS MOLLOY, Guardian of the estate of SUSAN C. WILLIAMS: You are hereby notified that on motion of the Court, unless good cause is shown by you to the contrary, on the 8th day of December 1888, you will be removed as Guardian of the said estate, for the following causes; first, your removal from the state; second, your willful disobedience to an order of the court requiring you to make a settlement. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala. November 9, 1888 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County, Ala. at Vernon, Alabama on January 10, 1889, viz: Homestead No. 15,226, CATHERINE HENLEY, widow of PHILLIP HENLEY, Deceased, for the SE ¼ of NW ¼ Section 1, Township 13, Range 15 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, and commute to cash, viz: W. W. PURNELL, post office Crews Depot, Ala.; J. S. HANKINS, post office Crews Depot, Ala..; J. F. HANKINS, post office Crews Depot, Ala.; W. B. JONES, post office Crews Depot, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE The state of Alabama, Lamar County Under and by virtue of an order of the Probate Court of said county, setting aside and ordering a resale of certain real estate belonging to the estate of S. J. MORDECAI, Deceased, the undersigned will, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday December 10, 1888, to the highest bidder, for one fifth cash, balance on one and two years credit, make a resale of the following lands, to wit: S ½ of Section 16 and W ½ of NW ¼ and NW ¼ of SW ¼ Section 15, and NE ¼ of SE ¼ Section 17 and N ½ of N ½ of Section 21 Township 17 Range 15 West and SW ¼ Section 24 Township 16 Range 16 and SE ¼ of SE ¼ Section 25 T 17 R 16 West, lying in said county. The above lands will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. Will also sell the following personal property to wit: 15 hogs, lot of fodder and a lot of farming tools, one half cash remainder on one years credit when the purchase exceeds five dollars. Sale will be at late residence of said decedent. This the 17th day of November 1888. J. T. MORDECAI, Administrator De Bonis Non estate of S. J. MORDECAI Deceased. The usual number of ginning establishments are reported as burned this season. 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. 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 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 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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 Philadelphia Singer Sewing Machine – (drawing of machine) Ad for Webster’s Dictionary PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. Emperor William has suppressed the use of French words on the bill of fare at this state dinners. ----------(news items from around the world)----------- WIRE SPARKS – (small news tidbits)----------------- THE POPLAR AS A LIGHTNING ROD A MINE HORROR WASHINGTON ITEMS – (news from Washington)------------ AUGUSTA’S EXPOSITION PRUSSIAN ELECTIONS THE ANARCHISTS SOUTHLAND JOTTINGS – (news from Southern states) ---------- W. A. SCHUMAKER, the postmaster at Carbon Hill, was shot and instantly killed by his wife, who is only seventeen years of age. Schumaker was much dejected over the result of the election and began drinking heavily. He quarreled with his wife, threatening to kill her. He attacked her with a knife, but she succeeded in disarming him, and begged him to spare her life. Schumaker, who seemed to have become a maniac, then seized the kerosene oil can, and cursing his young wife, told her he would pour oil on her and burn her up. As he attacked her the second time she drew a pistol and shot him through the heart, killing him instantly. MRS. GOULD DYING STATE NEWS ITEMS Thompkins & Brewster planning mill of Birmingham, have gone out of business. The Adams Cotton Mills, of Montgomery are making arrangements to enlarge their mills. The centre cotton factory seems an accomplished fact. In a few days the subscription books will be opened. -------------- JAMAICA GINGER BIBBLERS RUFUS CHOATE ORATOR CARL DUNDER AGAIN – He has Ideas for making Himself May Millionaire PAGE 3 KISSED HER SHADOW – (poem) LITTLE MART DODSON – (short story) AN EEL AND A WATER SNAKE WOULD CHANGE HIS BUSINESS PERSONAL GOSSIP – (short news items and quotes) HOW TO WRITE ON GLASS MARSHY MUSICIANS – a Little about Frogs, Frog Catchers, and Frog Eaters NEW IDEAS ARE MONEY THE SICILIAN VESPERS – (poem) Small advertisements Ad for Lactated food for babies Ad for Diamond Dyes Ad for Scott’s Emulsion 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 The funeral of JAMES MIDDLETON was not preached last Sunday. The Nurserymen have been delivering trees this week. Everything brought its value at the sale Saturday. See advertisement of administrators sale in this issue. Shows are not much conducive of “peace on earth, good will among men.” Owing to our illness the Courier reaches some of its readers a day late this week. Mr. T. J. YOUNG, of Bedford, brother of ye scribe, entered the Institute Monday. Mr. J. H. REDUS conducted a very interesting singing at the Church last Saturday night. Renew! Renew! Send in your renewal before January the 1st and secure a valuable prize. Someone should start a fruit tree nursery and keep the money at home for such products. The pastor of the Vernon Circuit for next year is named WILSON, his given name we have been unable to learn. DIED – On the night of 15th last Miss WACONDA L., daughter of Mr. A. J. JORDAN, in the eleventh year of her age of pneumonia. Delays are Dangerous. Send in your subscription to the Courier at once and be sure you are in time for the drawing. Mr. WILLIAM CASH and Miss MARGARET WEATHERS were united in the Holy Bonds of matrimony, but Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD on the 21st inst. Messrs. A. J. WALLACE, GREEN PENNINGTON, OBE PENNINGTON, and THOMAS HARRIS were new students at the Institute Monday. Mrs. COBB, Mrs. MAGGIE BURNS and Mrs. HATTIE MORTON left this week for Apalachicola, Fla. where they will spend a few weeks with relatives. The offer of $5 is for new subscribers only. For the largest club of new subscribers sent us before the first day of March 1889, we will give $5 in cash. Judge YOUNG has supplied his office with a new marriage record, preparing for the rush in that line of business from now until January the 1st. So, come ahead boys there is no danger of being disappointed. The following marriage licenses were issued during the past week: W. R. IRVIN and M. E. LEWIS; L. W. NORTHCUTT and M. E. SIZEMORE; and WILLIAM CASH and MARGARET WEATHERS, white; HENRY ARCHIE and BELLE EATMAN, colored. Mr. JAS. BARHAM had the misfortune to lose his pocket book containing about eighty dollars, as he went home from Vernon on Wednesday evening. He was carrying a lot of fruit trees before him on horse back and supposes that his pocket book worked out of his pocket. Our town now has an establishment which has long been needed – a Feather Renovating machine. In our columns will be found the card of T. W. PITT & CO., who have located here and will engage in the business of renovating feathers. Any old bed can be made good as new, so prepare for cold weather by having your beds well renovated. Mr. PITT has connected with him three Caledonia boys, Messrs. DARNELL, GROVES, and MORRIS. They will be in Vernon several weeks. SCHOOL NOTICE The public school at Vernon for the present scholastic year will open in connection with the Institute, Monday next. Respectfully O. R. HOOD, Principal, Vernon, Ala., Nov. 23, 1888 Cleanliness is Godliness. So avail your selves of the opportunity to have your feathers cleansed and made new. Messrs PITT & Co. come highly recommended from all points they have worked. Polite gentlemen will call upon you for your beds and return them. AFTER THE BALL – (poem) The enterprising firm, RUSH & CLEARMAN, successful in everything have been most fortunate in the selection of clerks. At Sulligent the good humored and popular ALEX WALL stands behind the counter, and no man in the town can sell as many goods in a day as “ALEX” as he is familiarly called by his friends. At Vernon, Mr. VAN LIVINGSTON, one of the most popular young men in the county, is in charge, and everybody goes to see VAN first and it is safe to say he goes away satisfied with his bargains. “UNCLE TOM” SPRINGFIELD when not engaged in his official duties also helps to wait on the crowds that congregate there for bargains. The success of this firm is gratifying to the Courier as it has received a very liberal patronage from them. Important to Housekeepers. Renovate your feathers and remove a most prevalent cause of disease. T. W. PITT & Co. have located in the old BROCK building with their feather dressing machine. Call and see them work. 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/theverno1819gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 31.9 Kb