Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER March 8, 1889 ************************************************ 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 November 9, 2010, 3:46 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History March 8, 1889 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, MARCH 8, 1889 Vol. III, No. 40 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR A new law of the last legislature permitting the recording of all old conveyances of land within two years from the passage of the bill giving such registration the same force as if recorded within one year from date of execution………….. --------- THOS. G. JONES We publish below the act legalizing mortgages on unplanted crops…………. TO TEACHERS: Mr. Editor: If it would not be asking to much of you, please allow space in your columns for the publication of the following communication to teachers and township superintendent of Lamar County: The recent enactment of the Legislature, requiring the county Superintendent of Lamar County to pay the teachers quarterly instead of monthly, will go into effect after the 20 inst. Therefore, all teachers holding claims against the dividend fund of the county should present them at once, and if the amounts of those claims are on the pay roll which is now here, they can be collected at once; but if they are not on the present payroll they can be entered on the one which will be made out on the 20th inst. which pay roll will also be the last until about the 15th of 20th of June. Township Superintendents will please to give teachers no warrants which include poll tax until after the amount of poll tax is definitely ascertained, which cannot be done until sometime in May or June. Hereafter teachers must either in person or by agent present their claims on the first Saturdays in April, June, and October or they are likely to wait six months instead of three for their money. It is also expected and , in fact, imperatively necessary that each teacher make out at the close of his school, on a quarterly blank, a combined report of his whole school, giving enrollment, average attendance etc. and forward the same to the county Superintendent. I have the honor to be your obedient servant. B H. WILKERSON, Co. Supt. of Education MORMONS IN CHATTANGOOGA NOT MUCH OF A STRIKE – (Nashville Tenn.) A GHOST FILLED WITH BUCKSHOT SEA LOVER ESCAPES – AN Apache Warrior Gives the Fort Baraneas Guard the Slip A CHILD LIKE A FROG ---------- WHAT SHE HEARD THROUGHT EH TELEPHONE RUDOLF IS DEAD FIVE TONS OF POWDER – Exploded, Throwing Blocks fo Granite weighing 100 tons in the Air PUBLICATIONS IN JAPAN AN UNEXPECTED FIND – (Troy Messenger) A SAD ACCIDENT GOING WEST AN EXPERIENCE OUT WEST – [Chicago Herald] – (process of tarring and feathering) 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. 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. THE NEW MINISTER – [London, Feb. 28] THE PEER OF THEM ALL – (Tribune of Rome) The bagging trust is not dead nor even sleeping………. Ad for Philadelphia Sewing Machine 20 Good Books Free PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. ----------(small news items)------------ OUR SOUTHLAND – news from Southern States OUR NATIONS CAPITOL – news from Washington GENERAL NEWS NOTES NOTES AND COMMENTS DANGERS OF THE NIGHT LAMP AN ECONOMICAL EMPEROR WANTED TO HEAR A PROPOSAL THE MAIDEN – (poem) HUMOR OF THE DAY – jokes PAGE 3 SOMEWHAT STRANGE A NOVEL LEAK-STOPPING DEVICE IN A FLORIDA ICE FACTORY THE HEATHER THE SOBBING RAIN – (poem) VERMONT’S BOUNTY ON FOXES Ad for Paine’s Celery Compound Ad for Piso’s Cure for Consumption Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Pennyroyal Pills Ad for Dr. Pierce’s Pellets Small advertisements. PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS THE WEATHER – (poem) March 8, 1889 March – Winter Call and see us when you come to town. The boys are talking baseball again. The jail has another occupant, a negro woman. A considerable account of work was done on the streets last week. County Court was a blank Monday, there being no cases on the docket. Sheriff L. S. METCLFE was quite sick the first of the week, but is out again. Several of the county officials attended the show at Kennedy on Tuesday Mr. JOHNNIE SIZEMORE of Blowhorn visited relatives in town this week. Quite a number of U. S. pension claims were forwarded from this place on the 5th inst. Messrs. WILLIE and FLEM BRADLEY secured the contract to build the Parsonage, and began work on it the first of the week. A large quantity of guano is being hauled away from the various railroad stations throughout the county. Mr. IRVIN, of Pine Springs was in town the first of the week, and ordered the Courier sent to relatives in Arkansas. Miss ANNA SIZEMORE, a charming young lady of Blowhorn was the guest of Miss LULA SPRINGFIELD the first of the week. Where are the Vernon Athletes?” Can’t the two base ball clubs reorganize and have some interesting games this season. For some cause unknown to ye scribe, “Uncle” ANDY WHEELER failed to offer his property for sale on the 1st and 2d inst. Prof. B. H. WILKERSON was awarded the $5 cash prize on March the 1st, for the largest number of new subscribers sent us, he having sent us nine new names. A very interesting communication appears this week addressed to teachers y Supt. WILKERSON which if carefully heeded will save a great deal of annoyance to all parties. Mr. W. T. YOUNG of Detroit was in town Saturday and on his return home, was accompanied by his son JAMES, who has been attending the Institute for some time past. Mr. JAMES SPRINGFIELD, of Gattman, Miss. was in town this week, and invested in two pieces of real estate in town, which he speaks of improving at an early day. Hon. R. L. BRADLEY arrived from Montgomery last week, and has been receiving the congratulations of his friends on the excellent record he made during the sitting of the Legislature just closed. The Bradley Musical Club will give a public Concert in Vernon Tuesday evening, March 25th 1889. The proceeds will be donated to the Methodist Church. It is useless to say that under the management of Dr. Bradley the public may confidently expect a rare musical treat. Let “everybody “turn out. HYMENIAL Married at the residence of Judge W. A. YOUNG, in Vernon at 1 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday the 6th inst, Rev. Mr. WILSON officiating, Mr. J. P. CLOUTS and Miss HATTIE GUYTON of Sulligent, Ala. After an impromptu dinner the happy couple left for the bridge’s father’s Esq. J. S. GUYTON at Sulligent. We wish the happy couple a long, happy and successful life. Howe’s Show cancelled their engagement for Columbus last Monday and pitched their tents at Fernbank. Among other things certain parties head up on exhibition an experience dispense in the shape of a wheel of fortune. The Show was billed for Kennedy Tuesday and Judge YOUNG went down and collected their license and had them pulled for exhibiting Monday without a license, the fine and cost were promptly paid. The men who were dealing out experience when they heard of the arrival of the officers at Kennedy left very unceremoniously. The order was good at Kenney and the show is very well spoken of by the people who attended. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in your columns for this message to the colored citizens of Lawrence’s beat, and the patrons of my school which closed March 1, 1889. Dear friends, we extend a rising vote of thanks to all who participated in the preparations for our school celebration. May the All-wise Providence let His blessings abide with the mothers of the children of the school, for all of their nice cakes, pieces, port and chickens, and the fathers for their attendance. Yours Respectfully JAMES SANIFER (col), Teacher TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Mrs. MINNIE HOLLIS, daughter of Dr. D. H. and MARY N. MILLER, was born in Pickens county, Ala., Dec 1862 and was thrown from a vehicle and killed instantly near Sulligent in Lamar County, Ala. December 29, 1888. When she was quite young her parents moved to the state of Missouri, and she was reared and educated in the same state, at Irondale, where she was united in marriage by Rev. Mr. LOVE of the Presbyterian Church to Dr. D. D. HOLLIS, Lamar County, Ala. on December 17, 1884. Sister HOLLIS was converted to the Christian religion in early life, and joined the Presbyterian Church. In 1885 she was received into the M. E. Church South by the writer at Cansler, Ala. She lived in this church as a faithful member until speedily called to go up to the church above. Sister HOLLIS was a beautiful lady, and her style of dress showed the finest taste. She was a lady of high culture and strong social ability, very entertaining and pleasant. As a Christian she was faithful, as a wife she was devoted, as a child obedient, as a neighbor useful and kind. We see her no more here for awhile. Why God took her from her husband’s side into eternity so soon “we know not now, but we shall know hereafter.” The dear wife was seated by her husband when suddenly thrown from her seat and killed in a moment. In an hour, when you least expect him, the Son of Man cometh.” God bless the grief-stricken ones. May we meet dear MINNIE in her bright home above. GEO. L. HEWITT Mr. Editor: Doubtless it will be news to some of your many readers to know how we are getting along in this part of Lamar, in the beautiful valley lying between the torrid waters of Yellow and Mud Creek. I will confine myself to an area four miles square. There are eleven families living here now which have moved in during the last three years. Nine of them have bought and two leased land. The buzz of three saw mills is heard in what was only a short while ago a silent forest. It is gratifying to see the new buildings, new gardens and beautiful yards, some with taste that is rare to country yards. All outlying land has been taken up except some belonging to an estate and FRANK RICHARD’S place, and the spirit of improvement seems to have taken hold on him as he has put up a large workshop and is ready to do all kinds of repairing at short notice. The immigration movement is a good thing, but can’t invite them to this neighborhood for want of room. JINKS, Richards, Ala. March 5 ----------- Ad for Louisville Sewing Machine Co. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Alabama, February 25, 1889 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge Lamar County, Ala. at Vernon Ala. on April 17, 1889, viz: Homestead No. 13739 ARON GUYTON for the E ½ of NE ¼ and E ½ of SE ¼ Sec 9 T 14 R 16 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: THOMAS MOORE, GEORGE WATSON, HENRY EASTER, and DAVID RASBERRY, all of Sulligent, Alabama. FRANK COLEMAN, Register 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. 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. Ad for North-Western Sleigh Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (picture of sleigh) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION 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 Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Circuit Court Lamar County, Ala. At Vernon Alabama no April 6, 1889 Adjoining Farm, Homestead No. 7659, JOHN W. SIZEMORE one of and for the heirs of ANNA SIZEMORE deceased for the SW ¼ of NE ¼ Sec 3 T 14 R 12 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: JOHN W. - ----, JOE BLACK, JOHN E. GRAVES and JOSEPH A. COLLINS, all of Blowhorn Post office, State of Alabama. FRANK COLEMAN, Register NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala January 21, 1889 Notice is hereby given that the following named setter 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 April 10, 1889 viz: Homestead No. 13, 689 CARRIE DUNCAN for the W ½ of SW ¼ and Se ¼ of SW ¼ Section 19 T 12 R 15 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: L. D. BYRD, post office Detroit, Ala; WILL EVANS, J. W. PAUL, JAMES. R. CLARK, all of Detroit, Alabama. FRANK COLEMAN, Register 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. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Alabama, January 28, 1889 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 Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar county, Ala. at Vernon, Ala. on April 16, 1889, viz: Homestead No. 6202, JOSEPH BYFORD, for the E ½ of NW ¼ and SW ¼ of NW ¼ Section 30 T 13 R 14 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: THOMAS FLINN, GEORGE BLACK, REUBEN P. TERRY, and PEYTON WRIGHT, all of Crews Depot, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register TAX ASSESSOR’S NOTICE I will be present at the times and places given below, for the purpose of assessing the State and County taxes for the fiscal year 1889, as follows………….. 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 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. The PALACE CAR LINE – The Kansas City, Memphis, & Birmingham Railroad is many miles the shortest and by fair the best equipped Passenger Line between points in the East and Southeast, and Memphis and all points in Arkansas, Texas and the Northwest. The passenger train equipment of his line is of the most modern construction and provided with ever y device necessary to the comfort and safely of passengers. Elegant Reclining Chair Cars, (Seats free), are run on all day trains between Memphis and Birmingham. Everything new and first class and no effort is spared by the management to meet the requirements of the traveling public. Through tickets via this lien are on sale at tall through tickets officers. For large map and time table folder giving full information as to through cars, connections, & c., address J. E. Lockwood, G. P……………. 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. 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. 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. 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