Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER December 7, 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, 7:42 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History December 7, 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, DECEMBER 7, 1888 Vol. III, No. 27 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR The Republicans propose to pass their tariff bill at the present session of Congress…………… The House passed a bill to amend the constitution so that trustees of school districts will be authorized to levy a tax of………….. The convict system is coming in for a full share of time during the present sitting of the Legislature…………. We are in receipt of Vol. 1, No. 2 of The Guin Dispatch, a new paper published at Guin, Ala., J. S. CLEMENTS, editor and proprietor. The first numbers of the Dispatch indicate that it will take front rank among the county papers of Alabama. A bill to increase the appropriation for public schools $100,000 was defeated by one vote. A motion to reconsider the vote was carried, and it is claimed that the bill will pass on the next vote. President Cleveland’s fourth annual message to Congress………….. The President’s message is one of the strongest that ever emanated from that source, that portion that relates the tariff is just as bold and out spoken as was his utterances one year since……….. Hon. R. L. BRADLEY got in the best piece of work for the people a few days since that has happened this session of the Legislature. The bill was to prohibit Probate Judges from writing deeds or mortgages and other documents, hereby forcing the people to employ a lawyer at five dollars for a simple deed or mortgage. Dr. BRADLEY succeeded in getting this county exempted from the operation of the law, and when this was done enough members came to his aid to kill the bill. Emperor William of Germany is confined to his room with a severe cold, so the doctors say. The newspapers are beginning to discuss the probability of the German throne being again vacated by death within the next twelve months. Twenty-two Mormon proselytes passed through Birmingham recently. They were from east Alabama, and bound for Prescott, Arizona. This is a subject the Immigration Convention should investigate. The Eleventh Annual meeting of the Alabama State Bar Association will be held in the city of Montgomery on Wednesday and Thursday December 19th and 20th 1888. The Courier acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to the Interstate Immigration Convention which meets at Montgomery the 12 inst. State Treasurer John L. Cobbs and Auditor Cyrus D. Hogue assumed the duties of their respective offices on the 1st inst. The short session of the fiftieth Congress met in Washington on Monday the 3rd inst. The second inaugural of Governor Thos. Seay took place on the 1st inst. ESTIMATES SUBMITTED – To Congress by the Secretary of the Treasury WENT FOR GAME AND KILLED MEN Washington, Dec. 8 – Congressman Springer, Chairman of the House Committee on territories says:--------------- Raleigh, N. C. – Dec. 3 – Van Cannady, the murderer of James Philbeck was taken from the Shelby jail yesterday morning and lynched………… DECIDED TO VACATE Wichita, Dec. 3 – A special to the Eagle from Oklahoma says the settlers who had lately gone there held a convention yesterday, and after a through discussion of their interests affected by the pending congressional legislation, unanimously agreed to throw up their claims and abandon the territory and improvements until they had full legal warranty to occupy and enjoy the same. BOSS QUAY’S SAY A NARROW ESCAPE Quite a commotion was caused on Thursday by the cry of fire. The cry proceeded from the direction of the calabosse, and in a very short time a stream of humanity was pouring down the streets, every individual number of which seemed to have appointed himself a committee to spread the dread tidings far and near. It was all caused by the bed clothes inside the calaboose having been set fire by a couple of drunken inmates, who would most likely have perished in the flames if a casual passerby hadn’t taken notice of the flame and smoke issuing from the building. As it was, they were only a little stifled by the smoke and very badly scared, as the doors were opened and the flames extinguished before they gained any headway. It was a narrow escape, however. – [Jasper Protectionist] THE PRESIDENT AS A PROPHET W. L. Williams, mail rider between Decatur and Oakville was shot from his horse and killed in the eastern portion of this county last week by an unknown person. The mail pouch was not disturbed, but Williams’ pocketbook was taken. Inquest was before W. J. Thrasher, acting as coroner, and a verdict substantiating the above facts was rendered. T eh deceased was a quiet, harmless, industrious man and there was no cause whatever for his killing except for robbery. – [Moulton Advertiser] Mrs. Harrison is the authority for the statement that the president-elect is a blood relation of the Hon. Jefferson Davis of Mississippi. The Harrison and Davis families lived near each other in Virginia and there were several intermarriages. The people of Memphis, Tenn. had a lively experience the other day when a circus visited their town. The show was attached for debt and two lions, a gorilla, a camel, and several tricks horses were levied upon. During the proceedings in court the gorilla got loose and ran out into the street, where he scattered the pedestrians right and left. He finally took possession of a livery stable, and held it against all comers until a visiting cowboy captured him with a lasso. The great oil fields of New York and Pennsylvania are becoming exhausted rapidly. The former supply of 100,000 barrels a day has fallen off to 43,000 barrels a day…………. OLD FRIEND IN NEW CLOTHES – Montgomery Advertiser 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 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. 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. ECHARD has re-opened his photograph Gallery at Columbus, Miss for the fall & winter. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court December 5th A. D. 1888 Estate of W. B. MATTISON This day came W. M. MATTISON and filed his resignation as administrator of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts and vouchers for a final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that the first day of January A. D. 1889 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. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. ------------(small news items)-------------- WIRE SPARKS – (small news tidbits)-------------- SOUTHLAND JOTTINGS – (news from Southern states) LATEST BY TELEGRAPH – (news from around the country) STATE NEWS NOTES BOULANGER’S PLATFORM WINTER GALES – Disasters Reported Along the Atlantic Coast INGENUITY OF A ----------- SARDINE FISHING – A Wary Fish to Catch-------------- PAGE 3 POVERIS, POVERIS – (poem) HAND-TO-HAND – (short story) THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY – Men Who are Thus Honored by the Great City of London WONDERFUL CITIES – Some of Those Found in Ruins in India A JAPANESE COURT ROOM A CHINESE ENTERTAINMENT SPURGEON’S CANDLE SERMON INDIAN GAMBLERS Most of the Utes are gamblers and know all the arts that make up the great popular civilized game known as draw poker……………. FISHING FOR STURGEON A CONVICT’S RASH ESCAPE LETTERS – (poem) HUMOROUS – (jokes) A YOUTHFUL MOONSHINER FROG CULTURE A DELUSION Ad for Diamond Dyes 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 NOTICE All accounts with the Courier belong to the Courier Publishing Company (Limited). Mr. WALL having turned over all accounts to the Company. R. J. YOUNG, Manager December the 7th, 1888 A Christmas tree Begin to save your money for Christmas Mr. M. DEWITT MORTON is now with the Courier. Only three weeks until the drawing. Don’t miss it. Messrs. WILLIE and FLEM BRADLEY left for Kennedy this week. A very enjoyable singing at the Church Sunday night. Dr. JOEL GUIN, of Guin, Ala. was in town the first of the week. Mr. ETHEL MACE of Amory, Miss is at this father’s in town quite sick. Capt. J. S. MEACHIN visited Kennedy on legal business Saturday. Now is the time to subscribe for the Best county paper in the state. See change of date on which Esq. R. E.BRADLEY will offer his farm for sale. Rev. Mr. WILSON and family arrived in town last Friday and are occupying the parsonage. Mrs. R. E. BRADLEY is visiting her daughter, Mrs. NORTHCUTT near Guin this week. Mr. and Mrs. N. F. MORTON after spending several days in town left Tuesday morning for home. Renew! Renew! Send in your renewal before January the 1st and secure a valuable prize. Tax-Collector PENNINGTON reports collections very light, and he is now making his last round. The County Court was in regular session Monday and disposed of four cases with convictions in each. A very malignant type of cold has been raging in town. An attack of it is almost equal to a spell of fever. The young folks spent a very pleasant evening at the hospitable home of Mrs. SARAH GUIN Saturday last. A large number of the young folks attended singing at Bethel on last Sunday and reported a very enjoyable occasion. Prof. HOOD gave his students permission to attend the sociable Saturday night. Quite a number made use of their freedom. Delays are dangerous. Send in your subscription to the Courier at once and be sure you are in time for the drawing. Mr. and Mrs. GID NORTHCUTT visited Mrs. NORTHCUTT’S parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. BRADLEY in town the first of the week. A large number of people were in town Monday attending County Court and Sheriff’s and Administrator’s sale of real estate. Misses JALA GUIN and IDA GUYTON spent Saturday and Sunday last at home in town very much to the delight of their many friends. Marriage license for the past week: GEORGE JORDAN and MARTHA ANN JORDAN, white; and SQUIRE PHILLIPS and MANDA METCALFE, colored. If our subscribers desire us to sustain our reputation as a newspaper man during the holidays and will furnish us the where-with, we will do our utmost to keep our name up to the standard. We hear a Christmas tree talked of. Yes, by all means let’s have a Christmas tree. There is no other way in which more enjoyment can be had, but both old and young than a real nice Christmas tree. Notice! House-keepers. T. W. PITT & CO. who are now located here, Renovating Feathers, and giving such general satisfaction in their work, will only be here a few days longer; so you had better avail yourself of this opportunity and have your work done at once. Indians in the United States last year cultivated 227,265 acres of land and reared 724,953 bushels of wheat, 934,972 bushels of corn, 512,137 bushels of oats,…………. Editors have their troubles, even in Washington Territory……….. Columbus, O., Dec. 3 – A descendant of Patrick Henry it is said was received at the state prison today to serve for one year. His name is Edward Fontaine, and he comes from Mississippi as a United States post office defaulter. Fontaine is said to be afflicted with kleptomania, and this is not his first offense. The report of Secretary Endicott for the fiscal year of war department shows the total expenditure…………. 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 Dec. the 14, 1888, 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 your 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. $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. 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/theverno1821gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 29.7 Kb