Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER March 22, 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, 3:48 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archvies And History March 22, 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 22, 1889 Vol. III, No. 42 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR OUR NEXT GOVERNOR – Something About the Most Probable Candidates A SEPTUAGENARIAN Mr. W. W. WELCH, of Millport is one of the oldest native citizens in this portion of Alabama. He was born in Montgomery county in 1817 and has resided continuously in Alabama. His father, with a small colony came to this state, then a territory, in 1816 and located in Montgomery County. The great county in which our Capitol is now located, was then a verdant forest. “Capitol Hill” was the home of the owl and refuge of the fox; Dexter Avenue was so thickly timbered that the raccoon and opossum had difficulty in crawling between the branches; the spot where the Union Depot now stands, was completely covered by a large red chestnut tree; the Exchange hotel is located on the base of a large yellow pine that once shaded three fourths of the are now occupied by our beautiful Capitol City. Governor Seay did not arrive upon the scene until near half a century later; Judge McClellan’s father was not then born; Auditor Hogue’s father was a “bouncing baby boy” Representative Bradley’s grand father was just large enough to hoe corn, and editor Wallace Screws was big enough to wear one “Gallus.” The venerable old gentleman has lived to see a forest become the Capitol of Alabama, and babes become Governor, Judges, Auditors and Representatives. H is post-master at Millport, and is still an active and useful citizen. He says the meal to make the first bread he ever ate was ground from corn on a hand mill and cost $5.25 a bushel. May he live long and die happy. Wm. L. Martin, the newly appointed Attorney general is from Jackson County, a lawyer of great ability and 35 years of age. While we favored Mr. Collier for the place we are still satisfied that the Governor made a good appointment. ----------- A MILLION DOLLAR FIRE – Eighteen Hundred Men Out of Work – It was Incendiary – St. Paul, Miss MARRIED A MULATTO GIRL – Philadelphia, March 16 THE ATLANTA TRAGEDY – The Beginning of the Romance Ended so Tragically – Atlanta, Ga. ALL AT ONCE – Negroes Holding Mass Meetings and to Colonize in Arkansas – Raleigh, N. C A CASE OF NEUROSIS – One of the most Remarkable Diseases Known to Science – St. Joseph, MO A DEPUTY MARSHAL MURDERED – Ft. Smith, Ark. MUST BEHAVE THEMSELVES – Charleston, S. C. People coming to town from Newtonville neighborhood Thursday morning, reported the tragic death of G. W. STOUGH, commonly called “Deek.” Which occurred in Hico beat Wednesday night. The particulars are as follows: STOUGH was on his way home from Fayette where he had spent the day. When a mile or so below Newtonville he decided to test the speed of the horse he was riding, and started off at a gallop. Before he had gone far, he leaned to one side, his head struck a tree and he was knocked from this horse. When he picked up, he was dead. – {Fayette Sentinel] The admission of four new states into the Union will necessitate the replacement of about 8,000 national flags by new ones bearing the additional states. The material (bunting) for these will cost some $200,000 and as the U. S. Bunting Co., Lowell, Mass. Has a monopoly of the manufacture of the article, the admission of new states means to that concern, business. Ben Butler is the principal stock holder in the bunting factory. – [Ex] Mr. HOGAN YERBY lost a pocket book containing four hundred dollars in town Tuesday evening. He thinks he lost the book in one of the stores, but a search failed to find it. – [Fayette Sentinel] THE ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF DISABLED CONFEDERABLE SOLDIERS Below is the act in full, for the relief of disabled Confederate soldiers. All parties interested can see what is required of them” AN ACT For the relief of soldiers maimed or disabled during the late war, and the widows of confederate soldiers whose husbands were killed or died in said r and who have not since remarried. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama, that any resident of this state who, while in the military service of the state, or the Confederate states, lost an arm or a leg, or the use thereof, or who received such wound in said service as renders him incapable physically of making a livelihood later, shall be entitled to the benefit of this act, as hereinafter provided……….. 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. ---------- Small advertising PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. ----------(small news items)------------ OUR SOUTHLAND – news from Southern states GENERAL NEWS EDITOR MURDERED – Charleston, S. C. TELEGRAPHIC News MEN SECRETLY FOND OF JEWELS OUR NATION’S CAPITOL – News from Washington PROHIBITION DEFEATED BRITISH DEFENSES CONGRESSIONAL REPARTEE A SOUTHERN QUESTION – How to Prevent the Rise and Spread of Yellow Fever A DFIVER’S EXPERIMENT PAGE 3 NOTES AND COMMENTS WAITED ON BY A PRESIDENT VICTORIES OF THE SALVATION ARMY EDWIN BOOTH AND THE MAGICIAN A SIGN (poem) HUMOR OF THE DAY – jokes HAUNTS AND HABITS OF THE QUAIL SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL Ad for Paine’s Celery compound Ad for Bradfield’s Female Regulator Ad for Famous Eagle Bird pure ground coffee Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Pennyroyal pills Ad for Dr. Pierce’s pills Ad for Little Liver Pills Ad for Piso’s Cure for Consumption – the best cough medicine Small advertisemetns PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS March the 22, 1889 Attend the concert next Tuesday evening. Remarkable fine weather for court week. The petit juries were organized Wednesday morning. Tickets to the Concert on sale at Bradley’s bookstore. Mr. W. R. MCMANUS of Columbus is in town this week. Mr. W. B. SPANN of Columbus is spending a few days at home. A party o gypsies are camped on the north side of town. Not a marriage license was issued during the past week. Col. J. B. SANFORD of Fayette is attending court this week. Mr. JAMES F. SISSON of Wilson beat is bailiff of the grand jury. Come out to the Bradley Musical Concert next Tuesday night. A large number of witnesses have been before the grand jury this week. Blank Deeds, Mortgages, Crop-liens and Waive notes for sale at this office. W. H. KEY Esq. of Hamilton is among the visiting attorneys at court this week. In the raffle for the shot gun last week, Mr. WALTER WOODS was the lucky person. More improvements have gone up in Vernon so far this year than ever before in its history. The grand jury commenced its labors Monday with Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD as foreman. Miss BEULAH SPRINGFIELD returned home Sunday after a several days visit at Kennedy. A large crowd was in town Monday to witness the organization of the grand jury. Messrs. LUTHER MORTON and GENNIE IRVIN returned home Sunday after a several weeks stay in Guin. Mr. MARDIS MORTON, Vernon’s “boss” carpenter has the contract to build the new hotel in Kennedy. Prof. HOOD dismissed school Monday evening to allow the students to hear Judge Sprott’s charge to the grand jury Judge Sprott and Solicitor Smith arrived in town Monday and promptly set the wheels of justice in motion. Under the skillful hand of the Messrs BRADLEY the work on the parsonage is rapidly nearing completion. Some parties in Vernon drew a prize in the Louisiana Lottery at the last drawing, but it was not the capital prize however. A blind colored man was on the streets Monday taking in the nickels with his banjo. Indeed, music has charms. The second quarterly meeting of the Vernon circuit, M. E. Church South will convene at Mt. Nebo on the 6th and 7th of April. Hon. DANIEL COLLIER and lady of Fayette are in town this week. Mr. COLLIER is attending court, and Mrs. COLLIER visiting relatives. Rev. Mr. WILSON will preach at the Methodist Church in town on the fifth Sunday of this month at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Regular appointment next Sunday at 3:30 p.m. If you want to spend a delightful evening, attend the concert for the benefit of the Methodist Church to be given by the Bradley Musical club, Tuesday evening, March 26. The grand jury is composed of an unusually intelligent body of men. Evil doers are sure to get their deserts so far as the grand jury can handle them. “Uncle TOM” SPRINGFIELD is foreman, and he is a regular cyclone on the tack of evil doers. The Itinerant salesmen continued to arrive in town so fast, that at 9 o’clock three were preparing to furnish the people of Lamar cheap goods, but when informed that they would have to pay $75 for the privilege to do so, they all promptly departed for other fields. The terms of admission to the Concert given by the Bradley Musical Club next Tuesday night will be as follows: Adults, 15 cents each, two for 25 cents; children from eight to twelve 10 cents; children under eight (should be left at home, Editor) free. The fee of admission is quite small, and full value received may be expected. Those who attend services at the Methodist Church last Sunday evening were furnished good and substantial diet for their future thoughts. Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD occupied the pulpit. He never “beats around the bush” when he desires to condemn an evil, nor does he ever apologize for his plain and unequivocal language. He believes in right because it is right, and he condemns wrong because it is wrong. That is precisely what men are put in the pulpit to do, and a minister who falters or “begs the question” is unworthy of his mission. Mr. SPRINGFIELD never attempts to conciliate evil. He has no flag of truces for evil doers. THE MUSICALE The Bradley Musical Club will give a public Concert in Vernon Tuesday evening, March 26th 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. MILLPORT LACONICS A. H. COLE & CO. are erecting a handsome two story store house which they will soon occupy. The College building is occupied. There are one hundred and eighteen pupils in attendance. It bids fair to lead the educational interests of our county. Prof. ISBELL is a thorough scholar, and his success is well deserved. Subscriptions are being solicited to build a turnpike road across Looxapailla (sic) Swamp. Greta success has resulted. Eight hundred dollars have been subscribed, and when that much more has been secured work will begin. We have quite a pleasant call one day last week from Dr. R. L. BRADLEY, and his many friends were pleased to congratulate him on his excellent record in the Legislature. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT AND UNKNOWN TAX-PAYERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County To Whom It may Concern: Take notice that the Tax-Collector has filed in my office a list of delinquent tax-payers and real estate upon which taxes are due: and therein is reported assessed to owner unknown, and to the persons hereafter named who reside out of this county, the following real estate to wit: (Names include: JOHN N. BLACK, E. J. MCNATT, J. H. THORMAS & Co., C. A. WHEELER, MRS. M. H. WEST, CORNELIUS HOLLIMAN, L. D. BOOTH, A. C. EZELL, J. B. HUCKABEE, H. M. HORTON, J. B. BURRIS) ------------------ 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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