Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER December 28, 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, 7:46 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History December 28, 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 28, 1888 Vol. III, No. 30 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR THE DECATUR, CHESAPEAKE, AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD The above named corporation possesses all the elements that go to make up a solid and successful business corporation. The idea is to have the most direct through line from the great eastern cities, New York, Washington, and Baltimore to New Orleans. By a look at the map you will observe that it is almost an air line. The road is not to build only in few stretches like that from Decatur to Columbus, and by the building of less than three hundred miles of rod in gasps of this kind, one of the longest straight lines of road in the country will cross our county. The men at the helm mean business, the project is feasible and is within their reach and presents an attractive field for investment by the capitalist. Then this line is complete it will be two hundred miles the shortest route between the extreme objective points and will of course be sued by al through travel, and for the carrying of all through mail. Books of subscription, as required by law have been opened in the office of Judge of Probate in all the counties through which the line is to run. As a matter of fact the company are not caring particularly where any one subscribes or not as the capital stock can be easily made up and in fact is already taken if our citizens fail to take any. PROSPECTIVE It is generally said throughout the state that Alabama’s “booming period” has come to an end. And that a steady and wholesome progress pervades the entire state. Our larger cities are furnishing markets for all we can produce, and railroads are gradually bringing every section fo the state in direct communication with the market. By this means the farming section of the state have been incalculably benefited. Cotton need no longer constitute the principle crop. The farmers of Lamar County will find a ready sale in Birmingham or Memphis for every produce of the soil, as well as for every pound of beef, pork, or mutton, butter, poultry and fruit. In fact every thing that the soil produces, or that can be easily and successfully produced a connection with a farm. The farmers of the county are an unusually intelligent class of men. They are farmers because our country affords no other more enumerative avocation. Alabama’s great cities are now offering hem a reward for their labor. they can enhance the value of their soil, relive the necessity for crop liens, grow rich and die happy. Diversify your crops. Put every energy of mind and body into action. Make small crops of cotton. And cultivate the balance in corn, wheat, oats, barley, and syrupance; save the calves, young pigs and sheep that are now feeding on acorns and dead grass. Drive the old hens and their broods in out of cold, and by spring you will be several dollars wealthier and wiser. CAPTION OF ACTS ROMANCE OF THEIR OLD AGE – details of a Marriage that Should Have Occurred years Ago --------- RAILROAD NOTICE The undersigned will on the 17th day of December 1888 at the Court House of the County o Marion in the office the Judge of Probate, open books of subscription to the capitol stock of the Decatur, Chesapeake, and New Orleans Railroad, in pursuance of a commission issued by the Secretary of state and said books will remain open for thirty days. A. F. MURRAY J. T. CROSS JOHN S. REED H. MN. MATZ J. R. BOYD S. H. GRUBER L. M. FALK NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL LAND State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court Nov. 20, 1888 Estate of AARON MAY, Deceased To MILES M. MAY, who resides at Amory, Miss; T. J. MAY, who resides at Tremont, Itawamba county, Miss.; and SOLOMON MAY, THOMAS A. MAY, GEORGE S. MAY, WILLIAM H. MAY, MARTHA A. LOVELACE, and LULA MAY, who reside in Itasca, Hill County, Texas. You will take notice that this day came, C. B. NORTON, administrator of said estate, and filed his application in due form and under oath, praying for an order of sale of certain lands described therein, and belonging to said estate, for the purpose of paying debts, upon the ground that personal property of deceased is not sufficient to pay the debts o the decedent. It is ordered that the 11th day of January 1889 being appointed a day for hearing such application at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same, if they think proper. 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 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 Ad for Scientific American Ad for Montgomery Advertiser 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. Ad for Marlin Repeating Rifles – (drawing of rifle) Ad for Philadelphia Sewing Machine – (picture of sewing machine) PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. -------(small news items)------------ SOUTHERN BRIEFS – (news items from Southern states) STATE NEWS NOTES The general state appropriation bill foots up $2,400,000. A. Sooter will remove his machine shop from Chattanooga to Sheffield and add an iron foundry. The indications are that Florence will be the most important town in north Alabama to Birmingham. It is growing steadily and solidly without any advertising or booming. ----------- WILL NOT SELL PREHISTORIC FISH IN SOLID ROCK THE WHITE HOUSE – (news items from Washington) THE BOLDEST YET BLOODTHIRSTY INDIAN SERIOUS TROUBLE HAWES DID IT News comes from Columbus, Miss. of the finding in that city of another link in the chain of evidence against Dick Hawes, the murderer, confined in the jail at Birmingham, Ala. charged with murdering his wife and children. One week ago Hawes went to Columbus to marry Miss MAY S. STORY. Wednesday morning he went to a barber shop in Columbus to get a bath and change his underclothing. He left in the shop a bundle of soiled underwear, saying he would call or send for it later………….. STANLEY A PRISONER NOTES AND COMMENTS – (small news tidbits) ONE PUZZLE SOLVED A JAPANESE FIRE DEPARTMENT PAGE 3 FALLING LEAVES – (poem) THE POSTMASTER’S STORY – (short story) FRESH WATER MARINERS CAN ANIMALS COUNT? GAVE HIM THE WORN COIN WILD WESTERN NOMENCLATURE THE HORSESHOE SUPERSTITION – The Custom of Nailing One over the Door for Good Luck RAILWAY TRAVEL FIFTY YEARS AGO CAN CYCLONES BE CONQUERED DREAMS – (poem) HUMOR OF THE DAY – (jokes) Ad for John T. Lewis lead paint Ad for ladies pocket knife Ad for Family Atlas – only 25 cents 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 O. F. HALEY. 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 A merry Christmas A happy new year to all our readers JAKE HARRIS was released from jail on bond last Monday. Many little stockings were filled by the good old “Santa Claus” Capt. MCCLUSKEY has just returned from a business trip to East Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. ALEX ATKIN and daughter are visiting Prof. WILKERSON and family this week. Rev. T. M. WILSON filled his appointment at the Methodist Church last Sunday. The young folks had a leap year party on Christmas night which was quite a success. Vernon has livened up in the last month, and no month in the history of the town his there been so much business done. Vernon has prettier girls, and more of them, than any other town of its population in the state. There’s no defalcation about that. Next Tuesday the Courier Christmas tree will be unloaded. The presents are arriving daily, and can be seen at the Courier office. SAMUEL LOGGAINS, Esq. is still ahead on the five dollar proposition for the largest club. This offer holds good until the 1st of March next. Mr. ALONZO L. GUIN has returned with his family to Vernon and for a time will make his home in Lamar County, the best county in the world. Mr. JOE HENRY of Fayette accompanied by Misses DORA and WILLLIE JONES and Miss – SHEPARD three charming young ladies, spent a few days in town this week. Miss MATTIE JERNIGAN and Mr. T. C. BOX of military Beat have been spending the Christmas holidays in Vernon, both are social favorites and added much to the pleasures of the week. It sis said that Sheriff METCALFE has an attachment for a young lady in Mississippi. We suppose that it will take a requisition from some Chancery Clerk to authorize the execution of the same. A courier reporters visited Sulligent for a few days since, and found everybody busy and none more so than ”ALEX” WALL who can sell as many goods in a given time as any man who stands behind a counter. The Christmas tree was more than a success last Monday night. Nearly six hundred presents were on the tree worth as many dollars. The Court House where the tree was dressed was filled to its utmost capacity. Messrs. MURRAY COBB, WILLIE SUMMERS, EDDIE YOUNG, JIMMIE CREW, MARVIN YOUNG, Drs. IRA GUIN, JOEL GUIN, and E. L. MORTON have been spending the week in Vernon and adding much to the fun of the holidays. Vernon Circuit needs a new parsonage. Every Methodist should put his hand down into his pocket five dollars deep, and build a new one. The parsonage being located in Vernon of course the people here will go in liberally. Three of the brightest constellations in Vernon society, Miss MAGGIE MORTON, Miss JALA GUIN and Miss IDA GUYTON have returned to enjoy the Christmas festivities at home, a merry Christmas to you young ladies, and a joyous New Year. In paying your New Year calls, don’t forget the Courier. The handsome Editor is off, we mean he is taking Christmas, but there are two good looking “Devils” who will receive New Year callers regardless of his absence. Notice! All parties against whom I hold executions, are hereby notified to come forward and settle them by the 1st day of January next as I will proceed to collect after that date. LEE S. METCALFE, Sheriff A fourteen year old son of LEVI SIMS who lives about seven miles north east of Vernon, accidentally shot himself while hunting Tuesday. The wound is of a very serious character, and doubts are entertained as to his recovery. Dr. M. W. MORTON was called to attend the young man. The Rev. PETER PHILLIPS, Pastor of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church at Vernon, was retuned by the Conference of his Church for another year to Vernon. He has made many friends among the white citizens of this community. And is an intelligent colored man who attends strictly to his duties. Mr. RANDOLPH GRIFFIN, of Military Beat, butchered a pig last week that weighed 368 pounds. Mr. GEO. WILLIAMS of the same neighborhood killed some weighing but little less. There is no use of buying the cholera killed hogs of the North and West, when such ones can be raised here. ZEKE AGNEW colored, was brought before Judge YOUNG last week on writ of Habeas Corpus for the purpose of being allowed bail he having been confined in jail sometime on the charge of rape. After the evidence had been heard and the argument of Counsel on both sides, he was remanded to jail without being allowed bail. Person who have friends visiting them, and taking rips away, are requested to inform the Courier. Many of these items escape our notice that would interest our readers. We are ready to give meritorious personal mention at any time. And all kinds of personal mention in advance of personal interest when paid for at advertising rates. Mr. S. W. VICE of Kennedy spent a day or town in Vernon during the week past. He has the reputation of being one of the best sewing machine agent in Alabama. While in Vernon he adjusted a matter of difference between himself & Company which has been in litigation, and his many friends will be glad to know that he will continue to sell the best machine manufactured a the lowest prices. The Editor in Chief is out of town this week on a furlough. In his absence the U. S. Revenue officer has called to put him on duty. In addition to being a first class Democratic Editor he has a conformable little job under “Uncle Sam.” In the present instance the official desired to send him to Buckhorn Post office, Dakota, on official business. We informed the official that the Editor was at present off on “official business” of a character quite likely to affect his “Revenues” but would return in a fortnight, and start immediately for Dakota. Buckhorn is a nicely located little village in the northwestern corner of Dakota, on Horse Creek, populated by thirteen prominent politicians and twenty eight distilleries. There are said to be a few wild hogs in the neighborhood. Mr. Editor: Allow me and family through your columns to return thanks to the ladies of Vernon for meats, and a box of fruit consisting of apples, oranges, nuts & c. Also thanks to Santa Clause for presents received on the Christmas tree. T. M. WILSON A NICE AFFAIR Mr. JAMES SANDERS and Miss EMMA SPRINGFIELD were married at the residence of the bride’s father, Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD on last Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The ceremony was performed by Judge YOUNG, and a large circle of friends both old and young were present. The following marriage licenses have been issued from the Probate office since our last issue: A. J. CALDWELL and IDA R. BARKER, L. S. HINDMAN and M. E. COLLINS, JAMES SANDERS and EMMA SPRINGFIELD, E. J. RILEY and Mrs. M. J. COOK, white. JOHN CARTER and RACHEL KIDD, GABE SMITH and MINNIE SILVERS, colored. Only four more days until the drawing. Do not miss a chance at the prizes. You may be the lucky one. The drawing will take place on next Tuesday without fail. Come and see the drawing, and see that you have had fair play. The drawing will be done publicly by some disinterested gentleman of undoubted integrity But remember that if you have not paid for a year in advance of Nov. 1st, you will not be entitled to enter the drawing. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that the partnership of BROCK and CREW is dissolved. The business will in the future be conducted by Mr. T. L. CREW. This 10th day of Dec. 1888. E. W. BROCK NOTICE All parties indebted to me are hereby notified to come forward at once and settle or the accounts will be left with an officer for collection. JOHN W. MORTON, Vernon, Ala., Dec. 20, 1888 $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. LAND SALE On Friday the 1st day of March 1889, I will offer for sale at the Court House in Vernon, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. all my real estate situated in the town of Vernon; also 400 acres of land lying 5 miles south of Vernon; also 80 acres in sec. 24 T 12 R 13, one and one half miles from the Kansas City Railroad. A lot of personal property will be offered for sale. Saturday March the 2, 1889 I will offer for sale at my mill, one and one half miles south-east of Vernon, the tract of land on which the mill is situated, containing 220 acres also a lot of household furniture. Terms of sale will be one third cash, balance on one and two years credit. Personal property will be sold for cash. For further information concerning said property apply to ANDREW J. WHEELERS, Vernon, Ala. 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 TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT The state of Alabama, Lamar County In Justice Court, Town Beat, December 12, 1888 R. W. COBB Vs Attachment, J. W. GOODSON On motion of the plaintiff in this cause it appearing that certain property of the defendant has been levied on by virtue of an attachment issued by me and returnable on the 5th day of January 1889, and that defendant is a non-resident of this state; it is ordered that notice of said attachment and the day of the levy of the same on defendants property be given to said J W. GOODSON by publication once a week, for three successive weeks before the said 5th day of January 1889, in the Vernon Courier, a newspaper published in said county. W. G. MIDDLETON, Justice of the Peace NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The state of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court December the 12th, A. d. 1888 Estate of JOSEPH A. VANCAMP This day came A. J. STANFORD, administrator of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts and vouchers for the final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that the fifth 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 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/theverno1824gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 31.3 Kb