Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER November 30, 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, 7:40 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 30, 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 30, 1888 Vol. III, No. 26 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR The Legislature will adjourn for the Christmas Holidays about the 15th of December. What has become of the “American working man?” Since the election we have not seen his name in the papers. A law has been passed which is calculated to thin out doctors certificates of disability to road hands, peddlers, and poll-taxpayers. The grand jury in Randolph County returned three true-bills at a recent session. Randolph is certainly the model county in morals and law abiding citizens. Don’t delay extending your subscription until it is too late and miss a new year’s present. We want the names of the whole Courier family in “the pot.” Dr. BRADLEY made a good fight for putting all prohibition laws into an omnibus bill, which was carried, says the Montgomery Advertiser. While we have been having some frosty mornings, the eastern states have experienced a severe snowstorm. We do not appreciate our delightful climate as we should. Two dresses made by a Birmingham firm for Mr. LOUISE PERRY (nee BANKHEAD) were awarded the prize at the fair in Charleston, S. C. for being the finest on exhibition. The Fayette Sentinel sys the Courier is a model country newspaper with plenty of enterprise. Thank you Bro. Sentinel, the people of Lamar County like a paper with enterprise and share your kind expressions toward the Courier. A bill has passed the Senate extending the law on false pretenses so that it will come dangerously near reaching a man who buys goods on a credit and fails to pay for them. It is to be hoped that imprisonment for debt will never exist in this state. Some papers have turned to criticizing President Cleveland’s acts in the past………. The proposition of some of the Solons in the “kid Legislature” to appropriate……………. PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Public School question is being more talked about than any other question now before the Legislature. The call is for more money for the public schools, and at the same time a call for reduction of taxes. There can be no increase in the appropriation for public school purposes, without a corresponding increase in the tax rate. While the increase in value of taxable property has been very great in Alabama, during the last two years, the slight reduction in the tax rate has caused the amount of money collected by the state to remain about the same. So there is now where that more money can be obtained for public schools, only by increasing the tax. The average citizen is very much averse to paying taxes unless he can see where it is used, and for this reason there will be a “tremendous kick” against the tax being put back to 70 cents on the $100 worth of property. But the public schools need more money run them successfully. Where is this money to come from? The most practicable way of raising it that has been suggested is by a special tax to be levied in each school district, or the school trustees, for the legislature could levy a uniform rate in each township, but in counties where the negroes outnumber the whites, this would be a hardship, as the property owners would be called upon to educate the colored race. But in counties like Lamar, where almost every person owns property, it is the best way to raise money for public school purposes. If a uniform rate was levied all over the county, of course some Townships would collect larger amounts than others, for instance, a township through which a railroad passes. The best plan is for each township to decide by a vote the sum that is necessary to run the public schools for eight months in every twelve, and levy that amount as a tax on all property in the Township. This is the most satisfactory plan that has been offered and has many strong supporters through the state. A TEACHER’S RESPONSIBLITITES Mr. Editor: I have noticed with much interest two or more articles published in your paper relative to schools and school keeping. Whole they have been interesting as well as instructing, it is quite gratifying to see the wonderful improvement of our schools and education. Then the Indian Chief reached the river in flight from the Colonial warriors, he cried in despair in an exhausted voice, “Alabama” here we rest,; and so it has been with our schools for centuries past. Alabama is now seeing her needs and beginning a terrestrial struggle to come to the front and educate her sons and daughters, and thus prepare them for the responsibilities of business life. Education is the harmonious perfector of character; and character is what one is, and for the future welfare of the nation, the character should approach perfection to the ultimate limit. Upon the ruler depends the nation, upon the common schools depend the ruler, upon the teacher depends the common schools; and so it must be conceded that the teacher’s position, viewed from the true standpoint, is fearfully responsible. Upon him depends the future of the nation. He is molding the future rulers, ministers and servants of his nation. His subject upon which his forces are exerted, is not a heap of bricks of which the mason builds the great fort to protect from an enemy; but it is the young and tender mind, a precious soul in its undeveloped state, of which he is to build a safe fortress for the security and happiness of his country. He is to train laborers for the vineyard of life, not for a passive existence or being, but for an active career for perpetual well doing. Diogines lay in his tub, but the teacher must exert all his power for the betterment of his fellow-men. With an iron will he must buckle on his armor and march to the front, not for pecuniary rewards, but for the rewards of the true and faithful solider. Fearing the waste-basket will be my doom and wishing you success and prosperity through the future, I bid you adieu for this time. W. A. DUNN, Fern bank, Nov. 23 Editor of Vernon Courier: In taking final leave of his charge with which I have been entrusted for three years, desire through your columns to give expression to my feelings toward this community from which I have received so much kindness. A grateful acknowledgement of the consideration, courtesy and Christian gentleness with which I have been uniformly treated is due to all, and therefore induce this public expression. I assure them that they have done much to smooth all the rugged places in the pathway of pastoral duty while with them, and to encourage me to zeal and diligence in the new field of work to which I am called. For them there will always be a green spot in my memory, and a deep fervor in my prayers for their eternal welfare, as I trust I shall have in theirs for a faithful discharge of duty in my future ministerial service. With this feeble acknowledgement of gratitude due to them, and the earnest hope that the blessings of God may ever be with, I bid them farewell. G. L. HEWITT AN OLD FRIEND IN NEW CLOTHES – (the Montgomery advertiser) A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT Carbon Hill, Ala., Nov. 27 – A sad affair occurred about two miles east of Carbon Hill late yesterday afternoon. J. W. WAKEFIELD, accompanied by his little son, was on his was y home with his wagon and team when his horses became frightened by a passing locomotive on the Kansas City railroad and ran off at a fearful speed, throwing Mr. WAKEFIELD and son from the wagon. Mr. WAKEFIELD’S head struck a tree near the road and was probably mashed between the wheels of the wagon and the tree as a part of his head and brains were found sticking to the tee. His head was mangled in a horrible condition. He was found dead with his son, lying near by unconscious. His son is conscious today but the doctor in attendance is apprehensive of his recovery, as his head ids badly cut and bruised. Mr. WAKEFIELD was a highly respected citizen and the community mourns his loss. ACCIDENTALLY KILLED Talladega, Ala., Nov. 27 – Mr. Shep Weathers was killed near here this evening by the falling of an embankment. He was hauling sand by himself and was found sometime after the embankment had fallen. He was a good citizen and leaves a wife and two children. A gentleman from this county who has been to Montgomery, has the following good joke on our representatives in the Legislature. ……………. After careful study of the situation southern democrats seem to have reached the conclusion that the election of Harrison will not justify the withdrawal of their states from the union at this time. – [Indianapolis Journal] The solicitor’s fees for the last term of the circuit court of Pickens County amounted to more than $500. 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. 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, will sell 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 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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 PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. -----------(small news tidbits)--------------- CARBONS WIRE SPARKS – ------(small news tidbits)--------- HAD A GOOD TIME BANDIT KILLED The notorious Kep Queen, from Texas, was killed near Claramore, in the Cherokee Nation, on Sunday by the district t sheriff Ed Sanders, and posse. A week or more ago it became known that queen and some of his outlaw followers were in the vicinity, and they were finally located in a cabin about a mile from the Dog creek court house. That night the sheriff made up a party, and going to the place, they secreted themselves about the premises. Three men then came out and mounted, and as they were riding away were called upon to halt. The answer was a pistol shot, which was returned by a volley from the officers. Queen went down, mortally wounded, and one of his companions was unhorsed. Rewards are standing in Texas for Queen’s capture, dead or alive. The Cisco and other bank robberies are laid at Queen’s door. YELLOW FEVER WILL NOT CONTINUE THE BIBLE The case in which suit was brought by Catholic tax-payers in Jaynesville, Wis. to prevent the reading of King James’s version of the Bible in the public schools was decided on Monday. Judge Bennett held that such reading was not sectarian instruction, the children of petitioners not being obliged to listen if they did not desire and the Bible having been decided upon by the authorities as one of the text books for Wisconsin schools. There was, nothing, however, to prevent children from reading a version of the Bible accepted by the Catholic Church, if they preferred. OFF FOR ENGLAND Empress Victoria (the widow of Emperor Frederick) and her daughters started for England on Sunday. They were escorted to the railway station by the emperor. The parting between the emperor and his mother was very touching. He kissed and embraced her several times. The party met the Prince of Wales at Flushing and embarked on the royal yacht which started for England. LOST MONEY “GOD SAVE IRELAND” Invincibles Mullet and McCaffrey left Dublin, Ireland, under strong escort for London, where hey will give evidence before the Parnell commission. When the train reached down Patrick station McCaffrey shouted: “God save Ireland! We want the people to know that we are coerced and go unwillingly.” SOUTHLAND JOTTINGS – (news stories from Southern states) The safe in the county treasurer’s office at Carrolton, Pickens County, was blown open. The noise of the explosion aroused several people living nearby and the burglars fled without securing any boodie. ----------------- The Baptists of Florence have raised $1600 for the erection of a house of worship. --------- We learn that there are several Mormon elders peregrinating about in Marion County. Why an intelligent community will tolerate such a worthless set of vagabonds is more than ewe can understand, and we predict that the degraded wretches will leave our county, as they will find out that our citizens are too enlightened and civilized to even listen to their infamous doctrine. – [Marion County Herald] --------------- A gentleman living near Huntsville said: “I came to Alabama sixteen years ago and located here, and it is with feelings of pride that I note the grand progress we have made during that period. Waste places have been taken up and utilized, school houses have been built, churches erected, steam and water mills and ginneries are quite numerous, the sale of liquor is prohibited and post offices established, whereby we are enabled to get our county papers the day after publication. THE DECLINE OF THE NOSE SAFEGUARD AGAINST A FAST WASHINGTON ITEMS – (news items from Washington)-------------- A SMALL WAR – (Chickasaw Nation)----------- ROUGH TIME SHUT DOWN IN A WHALE’S MOUTH A VAST SEA OF SELTZER A CALCULATING MACHINE THE PRODUCTION OF JUTE PAGE 3 THE MORN AND EVE OF LIFE – (poem) A GHOSTLY COMPACT – (short story) LIKE BEASTS IN CAGES DUEL BETWEEN STALLIONS COMING CONECTICUT CROWN THE CATCH OF WASHINGTON A DANIEL COME TO JUDGEMENT QUAINT AND CURIOUS (quotes and small news items) Carthage was 25 miles round. A cat market has been started in Paris. It is unlucky in England to kill a beetle. ------------- Small advertisements Ad for Youth’s Companion 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 jail now has four occupants. Mrs. Judge YOUNG visited her father at Crews Depot this week. See the advertisement of a desirable farm for sale in today’s paper. Two negro women were lodged in jail Tuesday on the charge of grand larceny. The Courier receives good substantial encouragement daily. Let the good work continue. Judge W. A. YOUNG and Capt. J. S. MCEACHIN spent a few days in the Magic City this week. Mr. Z. ANDERSON and wife of Sizemore Beat was the guests of Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD this week. Mr. and Mrs. N. F. MORTON of Childersburg, Ala are visiting relatives in town this week. Renew! Renew! Send in your renewal before January the 1st and secure a valuable prize. The young folks spent a very pleasant evening at the residence of Esq. R. E. BRADLEY Monday last. The Courier received a very pleasant call Tuesday from Mrs. MITTIE DUNCAN and her brother, Master WIRT JERNIGHAN of Military Springs. From the rumor of new dresses in town “the man about town” says there is sure to be two weddings in town before New Year’s. Gifts will be in order. Delays are dangerous. Send in your subscription to the Courier at once and be sure you are in time for the drawing. A vote was taken at the Institute last week as to who was the most studious pupil in school. Mr. FRANK COLLINS received the highest number of votes. Mrs. KATE SPRINGFIELD, Mr. JACK SPRINGFIELD and wife and three children of Daisy Tenn. visited Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD and family the first of the week. Misses MARY and ALLIE SPRINGFIELD, two charming young ladies of Daisy Tenn. were the guests of their cousins the Misses SPRINGFIELD in town this week. CECIL AGNEW, a Mulatto youth was brought up from Strickland’s Beat and committed to jail Tuesday evening on the charge of assault with intent to ravish. Rev. T. M. WILSON, will serve the people of Vernon circuit as pastor for the present year. He is highly spoken of as a minister and we feel sure he will be gladly welcomed by the people he is to serve. Rev. Mr. HEWITT spent a few days in town the first of the week. His work for the present year is Jasper and Cordova. He left for his new field of duty Tuesday with the best wishes of the people he has served so well. The following marriage licenses have been issued since last report: J. B. GILMER and DONNIE WALKER; G. W. GUYTON and HULDA FLINN, white; ELISHA ALEXANDER and CATHERINE THOMPSON; JOHN MAJOR and SARAH WALKER; and AUGUSTUS HAYNEY and KANSAS STONE, colored. The Courier received a delightful call Monday evening from a party of charming young ladies, Misses MARY, ALLIE, EMMA, LULA and BEULAH SPRINGFIELD, HATTIE TAYLOR and JEFFIE IRVIN. The editor has about recovered from the shock of being surrounded with so much beauty and sweetness but the devil has not been seen since and we fear the poor fellow died from the shock. We dropped in one morning this week to see T. W. PITT & CO. at their feather renovating establishment. The courteous Mr. PITT showed and explained to us the process by which they thoroughly clean feathers of all impurities, and make them as fresh and downy as new. The cleansing is done entirely by steam, and cannot possibly injure the feathers and it is surprising indeed, to see the quantity of impurities that are removed from apparently clean feathers. Call and see them, they will be pleased to show you their process. FOR SALE One of the best business lots in Sulligent. Enquire at this office. We the undersigned, having had our feathers renovated by T. W. PITT & CO take pleasure in stating that their work gave satisfaction in every respect. Mrs. B. H. WILKERSON Mrs. HUGH PENNINGTON Mrs. J. R. SWANZY Mrs. H. E. STRICKLAND Mrs. S. A. GUIN Dr. W L. MORTON Dr. M. W. MORTON Dr. G. C. BURNS We take pleasure in referring you to the above parties as to the kind of work we do. Call and see us work and you will be convinced. Respectfully T. W. PITT & CO. A DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE If not disposed of previously, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder on Friday January the 4, 1889 my farm, consisting of 200 acres on Beaver Creek, Lamar County, Ala. This farm is conveniently situated being in a quarter of a mile of the K. C. M. & B. Railway, and immediately on the Moulton and Columbus Road about five and one half miles from Guin, the same distance from Crews and one and a half miles from Terrell’s switch. It has a very good dwelling house, good stables and out buildings, a good orchard, garden, etc. The land lies moderately well and will compare favorably with the average farming lands in the community There are about sixty acres of improved land, most of which lies very well and is susceptible of a high state of improvement. Terms made known on day of sale, but will be reasonable. Parties wishing to purchase can consult me at Vernon, Alabama. Nov. 26, 1888. R. E. BRADLEY Sale will take place on the premises. Important to Housekeepers. Renovate yoru feathers and remove a most prevalent cause of disease. T. W. PITT & CO. have located in the old BROCK building with their Feather Dressign 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. 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 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 Rev. A. PENNINGTON Baptist will preach in Vernon every 3rd Sabbath in each month at 11 o’clock. 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/theverno1820gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 37.6 Kb