Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER March 29, 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, 3:49 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History March 29, 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 29, 1889 Vol. III, No. 43 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR THE BASIS OF REPRESENTATION The State papers have up a warm discussion over the basis of representation in the state convention and the matter has settled down to what is called the legislative basis and the old plan…………… WHAT DOES IT MEAN A party of very rich men of the East visited Birmingham last week and scooped in the great Pratt Mines property furnaces, mines, and railroads. What this means for Birmingham and the state is not yet demonstrated. Do they intend to bank the finances and shut up the miens and stop the competition that is bringing ruin to the East or do they intend to remove their great steel giants to Birmingham and send that section off on a boom the like of which has never been dreamed of before. If the purchase is made to cash out the great corporation it will be only of short duration way of deadening the competition for the very men that have been scooped can take our money and open new ones build new roads and finances. The Editor dropped into a party of gentlemen at the court house a few days since who are usually on the inside of any political move that is up when the question of who would be the next congressman from this district was being discussed. The question as to who wanted to be brought in so many names that it was decided to discuss it in the room of who could be. It was unanimously agreed by the party and several counties were represented, that Congressman Bankhead would succeed himself if he desired so to do. But in the event he declined to run who were the probabilities that would do to bet on was a question that brought fourth animated discussion and developed the following list out of which it is said he will be chosen in case Congressman Bankhead declines to run Altman, brown, Hewitt, Hiberd, Lane, Lowe, Martin, Porter and Tallifero of Jefferson. Clements, Cochrane, and Foster of Tuscaloosa de Fraffouried of Green; Smith of Sumter, Stone and Stanzel of Pickens, Sanford McGuire and Ray of Fayette, Appling, and McQueen of Walker, with a few probability in Lamar and Winston. The Age-Herald intimates that the -------- If it takes a demonstration to convince a man that Lamar County only needs one weeks court we have had it this week. We have heard it said that it didn’t speak well for the county to only have one weeks court. A great County like Lamar with two railroads, and a dozen towns and villages only needing one week count is the best recommendation that a county could have,. Had the cases for the past week been set for Monday and Tuesday the court could have adjourned Tuesday night. The grand Jury, Judge and everybody says that our Court House needs improving. The county is said to be able to make some nice improvements the present year, and lower the taxes at the same time; and of course our prudent Commissioners will count up the money and see what can be done at an early day. It is thought by those who know that the county can spend $2,000 out of this and new year taxes to repair the county property. The Judge of Probate asks us to say to the maimed soldiers and widows of deceased soldiers that when he receives the proper blanks and instruction from the state auditor, for make application, that he will give notice through the Courier. You have about six more months to make your application so you need not rush. THE MODEST DIFFERENCE REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY To the Hon. S. H. Sprott, Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. The Grand Jury empanelled and sworn at this term of the Circuit Court respectfully ask to make the following report: We have examined the jail and find the same neatly and well kept, with no complaint from the prisoners confined therein. We have examined the bonds of the county officers, and find them in proper form and amply secured. We have examined the books and offices of the Probate Judge, Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Register in Chancery. We find them all in good shape, the books neatly and correctly kept, and no illegal fees charged. Of course we could not give these offices a thorough examination, but we have given them a good examination, such one as we could under the circumstances. We attach hereto the report of the report the county treasurer, and while examining his books, we counted the money in his hands and find the same to balance his report. It has been reported in the county that the former treasurer was behind with the money of the county. On examination of the books we find that when Mr. WIMBERLY went out of office, the county owed him $143.80, being $106.80 on the fine and forfeiture fund, and $40 on the general fund, this showing that an injustice had been done him in the report. We have examined the accounts and vouchers of the Superintendent of Education, and found the same to be correct and the money in his hand to balance his report. We have investigated 85 cases, examined 142 witnesses and found 63 true bills. We have indicted in all felony cases where we thought the evidence justified an indictment and in all misdemeanors where we thought the public good required prosecution. We recommend to the Commissioner’s Court that they have some more rooms built to the Court House, or near to it, for the use of the Courts. It might be well for them to take the Probate Judge’s office and make two jury rooms of it and build a new office for the Probate Judge and attach to it a room of the grand jury. We thank your honor for the elaborate charge given us at the beginning of court it has benefited us in the discharge of our duties. We also return thanks to the other officers of the court for their politeness and attention. And now having completed our labors, we respectfully ask to be discharged. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, Foreman, March 23, 1889. PUT THEM IN THE STOVE – And Now Mourns the loss of Wife and Daughter – Indianapolis, In.(Aaron York put dynamite in stove to dry off and it exploded) GOT NO GOLD NEW USE FOR ELECTRICITY HAD THE PISTOL IN HIS BOOT HE WAS KILLED BY HAIL-STONES – Raleigh N. C. – DIDN’T DIE – The Bagging Trust Will Rear Its Head Again Soon CUBA IS NOT FOR SALE RACE TROUBLE AVERTED A RARE, RIPE OLD AGE A Venerable Minister of the Gospel Dies at Caledonia, Miss. Columbus, Miss., March 23 – Rev. SAMUEL GIVENS, the oldest man in Lowndes County died at Caledonia today. He was 97 years old, and has been a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for about seventy years. He was a native of Tennessee, but was one of the first settlers of his county, where he has lived ever since. CHECKED MR. CHEEK – An Exasperated North Carlonia Planter Makes a Test Case CUPID MOUNTS THE WOOL STACK ONE WAS BLOWN TO ATOMS – Philadelphia 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 – Notes from All Parts of Dixie Rocked him WE’LL GET IT HOWEVER WHALED THE POLICE OUR NATION’S CAPITOL TELEGRAPHIC CHOSE HER MATE SUMMARY DIVORCE GENERAL NEWS – Condensation of late Happenings PAGE 3 REV. TALMAGE’S SERMON POPULAR SCIENCE THE COFFEE POTS MEN SECRETLY FOND OF JEWELS Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Scott’s Emulsion Ad for Famous Eagle Bird Pure Ground Coffee PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS Corn planting is going on in good earnest now. Rev. L. A. HOLMES of Jasper Circuit was in town this week. Dr. JOEL GUIN of Guin Ala was in town this week. Commissioners Court meets next Monday April the 1st. The boys came up and plead guilty right along Monday. Sheriff METCALFE is picking up the boys at a lively rate. In another column will be found the report of the grand jury. Dr. D. D. HOLLIS of Sulligent, spent several days in town this week. The horse-trading fraternity has been very active during the past two weeks. Col. S. M. MEEK of Columbus Miss is among the visiting Attorneys this week. The attendance at Court has been small this week, on account of the good weather for farming. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. JERNIGAN of Military Springs was in town this week. Mrs. ANGELINE HANKINS is reported dangerously ill at her home near Blowhorn. Hon. J. H. BANKHEAD our popular Congressman, was in town the first of the week. The grand jury finished its work Saturday and was discharged. Sixty-three bills were the result of their labors. Messrs. ED. HENSON, JOE and JIMMIE CREW of Crews Depot were down to attend the Concert Tuesday evening. The young people of Vernon are to be congratulated on the success of the Concert for the benefit of the church. ZEKE AGNEW, the negro boy who has been confined in jail for some time was sentenced to 5 years in the Penitentiary. Up to Wednesday night the Court had been in actual session about one day, nearly every thing was disposed of without going to trial. Mr. ISHAM J. SMITH of Blowhorn called to see us this week and handed us a club of six new subscribers. Wanted. Thirty public spirited citizens, to give $10 each and twenty to give $5 each to improve the road across Yellow creek south of town. The Courier will set up a list of these citizens soon, and keep it standing until the list is filled. Circuit Clerk PETERS of Fayette County is circulating among his many friends this week. Fayette County is fortunate in having a good lawyer and elegant gentleman in that important office. We had a very pleasant call this week from one of Lamar’s substantial farmers, Mr. J. B. WHEELER, who showed his appreciation of the Courier by handing us a dollar to send it to Mr. D. T. WHEELER in Texas. The state papers are publishing the names of all the old people their respective counties. Lamar can make a good showing in this respect and we wish our friends to send us the name and place of births of all persons in the county who are over 75 years of age. The Concert given by the Bradley Musical Club was a success. The Methodist Church was well filled with an appreciative and delighted audience. The songs were all well rendered, the selections were all very good. Everybody who attended was delighted, and the class was gratified at the large audience and rant attention. Rev. G. L. MOUCHETTE of Vails Beat is sixty-four years old and has lived on the place where he now lives fifty-four years. In all this time he has never been farther than 63 miles from home. He has never been on a railroad car although they run by his house every day. He has been serving on the petit jury this week. HYMENIAL At the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. J. A. ARMSTRONG, at Moscow, Ala, Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD united in marriage, Mr. J. L. OLDSHUE and Miss EMMA ARMSTRONG. The groom is a prominent merchant in Sulligent and the bride one of the Lamar’s fairest daughters. A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Died at his home in Lamar County on the 24th day of February last, HUGH ISBELL, after an illness of about ten days. He was born in Jackson County Tenn., where he lived until about 16 years of age, then moved to St. Clair County, Ala., where he married Miss ELIZA HOMES (sic) about the year 1819 (? – very light can’t read) and shortly afterward joined the Baptist Church. About twenty years later he moved to this county and it being more convenient joined the Methodist Church and continued a faithful member of the same. He was buried by the Farmer’s Alliance, of which he was a worthy member. The funeral was attended by a large crowd of sad an d mourning friends. A FRIEND, Crews Depot, Ala, March 27, 1889 (NOTE FROM TRANSCRIBER – From another researcher, the actual marriage date for Hugh and Elisa HOLMES Isbell is 1848 in Shelby County, Ala. Even though the paper says 1819 – the date of 1848 is more realistic) THE MEDICAL SOCIETY The Lamar County Medical Society met in called session at the Court House on Tuesday the 23 inst. There were present at the meeting Dr. W. L. MORTON, Pres.; Dr. M. W. MORTON, Sec.; Dr. R. J. REDDEN, County Health Officer; and Drs. J. W. COLLINS, W. F. ELLIOTT, G. C. BURNS, D. D. HOLLIS and D. W. BOX. A resolution was adopted inviting a Courier representative to be present during the meeting. This appreciated courtesy was accepted and the editor was present during the session. There were no questions up for discussion by the board, so the regular routine of business was gone through. Dr. Redden made his report as Health officer, which shows that all physicians in the county were fulfilling their duty. Considerable interest was aroused when the election of a delegate to the state Society, which meets at Mobile, April 10th, came up for action. After several ballots Dr. D. D. HOLLIS of Sulligent was chosen delegate and Dr. W. L. MORTON of Vernon Alternate. There being no further business the body adjourned. 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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