Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER April 26, 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, 3:54 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archvies And History April 26, 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, APRIL 26, 1889 Vol. III, No. 47 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR WILL HAWES HANG? ___________ PENTOS CAPTURED - The Ex-Sheriff of Covington Will do Time After All IN JESSE JAMES LAND – A Lone Gentleman Demonstrates that the Stack Isn’t Extinct A RUNAWAY TRAIN – Making One Hundred and Ten Miles and Hour Until Leaving the Track KILLED HIS SISTER – The sad Accident Happening to a Young Lady of Tennessee – Nashville, Tenn. PUTTING COONS IN FOR LIFE – (Tallapoosa county) HUNDREDS OF POSTMASTERS – Appointed Daily-Three Classes of Pie Getters TIM “SQUEALS” The Chicago Law Journal for February of the present year pays the following compliment to the Alabama Supreme Court……….. WILL TRY TO “BUST IT” THE DEADLY GREENBACK --------- 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. ---------- PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. ----------(small news items)------------ Citizenship among any of the five tribes of the Indian Nation has a tangible cash value. The Cherokee, of whom there are between 20,000 and 25,000 posses 11,000,000 acres of land, worth from $5 to $15 an acre, and have $2,500,000 in the hands of the United States Government, form which they draw $142,000 a year, besides a rental of $200,000 from the cattle companies. When a surplus accumulates it is divided among the citizens. About half the Cherokees are full-blooded, while the rest are of mixed Scotch and Irish blood, but white men cannot acquire citizenship now by simply marrying a Cherokee woman, as formerly. Sam Houston married a Cherokee; so did John Sevier, and so did numbers of the Adamses, Rosses and other leading families of the South. OUR SOUTHLAND – Notes from all parts Of Dixie OUR NATIONA’S CAPITOL GERMAN DISTRUST GENERAL NEWS – notes of late Happenings A BRUTAL POLICEMAN SOMEWHAT STRANGE – Accidents and Incidents of everyday Life JACK TARS’ SUPER---- PAGE 3 REV. DR. TALMAGE WINTERGREEN FLAVORING BALED SAWDUST FOR FUEL HOW RATS STEAL EGGS POOR PEOPLE’S CHANCES Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla NEWS AND NOTES FOR WOMEN Ad for Diamond Dyes Ad for Baby Portraits Small advertisements PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS HER LAUGH – IN FOURT FITS – (poem) April the 26th 1889 Miss HATTIE BRADLEY is visiting in Columbus this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. BROCK visited Columbus this week. Mr. W. R. MCMANUS of Columbus was in town the first of the week. Rev. AARON PENNINGTON filled his regular appointment in town Sunday. Mr. J. A. POE, a prominent merchant of Sulligent spent Sunday in town. Mrs. BLUFORD MCDANIEL is very sick at her home a few miles south of town. Very near all the young folks were out Sunday evening taking lessons in botany. Only one marriage license this week. - Mr. THOMAS L. MAYES and Miss L. R. MOORE The man who never knew it to fail frosting near Easter cannot be found this week. Messrs J. D. GUYTON and ROBERT HARRINGTON, two prominent stablemen of Columbus were in town Tuesday. Supt. WILKERSON publishes this week a notice of the time for the Institute for colored teachers. The Court House was filled to its utmost capacity Sunday by the colored people anxious to hear a Bishop. Mr. WILSON GILMER is going on crutches. He had the misfortune to cut his knee with a hatchet, but not very seriously. Sheriff METCALFE spent several days in Kennedy this week, invoicing a stock of goods on which he had levied an attachment. Mr. R. W. COBB has a counterfeit silver dollar which is a tolerable fair imitation and would take close inspection to detect it. Messrs. WILLIE and FLEM BRADLEY left Wednesday for Newtonville, Ala. where they will engage in business during the Summer months. The marble players have become so well organized that they open at 7 o’clock every morning in the formal way that courts are opened. We don’t’ often beg, but we would be under lasting obligations to some friend who will furnish us some good home raised watermelon seeds. ZEKE AGNEW, the colored boy who was sentenced to the penitentiary at the last term of the Circuit Court is still a guest at the dilapidated little brick boarding house. We being in this issue the publication of a few of the “snake stories” sent us by contestant for the prize. These stores will appear occasionally between now and July the 1st. COLORED TEACHER’S INSTITUE The Lamar County Teacher’s Institute for the colored teachers of the county will convene in the Court House in Vernon, Ala. at 10 a.m. on Saturday the 8th day of June 1889 and continue in session one day. PROGRAMME First – Devotional Exercises. Conducted by Rev. P. S. PHILLIPS Second – School Government – JAMES SANIFER Third – Method of Teaching Arithmetic – A. B. SUMMERS Fourth – Method of Teaching Reading – P. M. PRICE Fifth – An Essay on Temperance – Mrs. MALINDA PENNINGTON Sixth – Our Conduct and Duty as teachers to Elevate the Colored Race – GEORGE H. BANKHEAD Seventh – Should not Every teacher who Expects to be Progressive, subscribe for an dread the Alabama teacher’s Journal of Education – The Institute The Secretary of the Board of Education of Lamar County will be authorized to cancel the license of nay teacher who fails to attend this Institute as required by law provided however, that such teacher failing to attend does not send up a satisfactory excuse for his non-attendance. Yours in the work B. H. WILKERSON, Co. Supt. of Education, Vernon, Ala. April 16 SULLIGENT Sulligent, Ala., April 23 – A few dots from Lamar’s fastest growing town will perhaps be of interest to many of your readers. The building “boom” is still on. Mr. G. W. RUSH, of your town is preparing to build a handsome residence, and will move here. A great deal of business is done here every day, and every body is busy at work. We have no wedding on hand at present, but there are some for the near future. Sulligent is not blesses with many girls, but has plenty of good looking boys. The merchants have about all married and left the clerks on the carpet. Dr. R. J. REDDEN, and daughter, Miss BLACHE, leave for St. Louis the 1st of May. Dr. D. D. HOLLIS returned home Saturday from Mobile, where he had been attending the meeting of the State Medical Association. Miss ANNIE MOLLOY of Molloy, Ala., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. CRIBBS in town. Miss IDA HARRIS, of Tupelo, Miss., is visiting near town this week. Mr. J. P. CLOUTS has moved into his new home. Mr. PLUMMER is now section boss on the K. C. M. & B. railroad at this place. SUBSCRIBE A TERRIBLE BATTLE Mr. Editor: I will tell you about the terrible battle I had with a snake of the 20th inst. I was plowing along in my new ground when all at once my horse gave a heavy surge and stopped, and looking could see no stump or root, so I struck him with the line and he made a mighty surge, and just such a snake as he jerked out nobody ever saw before. There was nine feet of it was out of the ground and I made for a pole to kill it with, and ran about fifty yards to a log heap and got a pole eighteen feet long and just all I could lift, started for the snake and didn’t get more than five feet when I met him coming and still he was not out of his den. Being somewhat frightened I struck him a very hard blow, and my pole being so heavy I dropped it. Seeing he was still alive I thought it best to hit him again, and being in a hurry and the pole being just the color of the snake – black – I got hold of the snake instead of the pole, and giving him such a hard pull jerked his head off. The snake was as big as the beam of a plow stock. After he was dead I was at a loss as how to get him out of the field, but at least I hitched up my oxen and with hard pulling succeed in dragging it out. Respectfully WILLIE HILL, Sulligent, Ala. April 22 INDEED ‘TWAS STRANGE The strangest phenomenon of the season was witnessed on the farm of J. A. ARMSTRONG this morning. The circumstances as seen by the hands were as follows: One of the hands heard a noise something like the roar of a large fire, and as there was fire out he heard the fence was burning; so he loosed the traces form the plow and started to see; what was his surprise however, to find that the noise issued from a snake (a black racer). He struck it with a piece of dirt and it started to run; after running about one hundred yards it suddenly made a leap into the air, at the height of twenty feet it made a halt, suddenly a small flame of fire burst forth from its mouth, it was soon enveloped in flames from which ashes began to fall and from a heap upon the ground. Any one wishing to see these ashes can do so by calling at the post office at Moscow. F. A. GRUNDY, GEORGE HOLLIDAY, Witness. Moscow, Ala., April 19, 1889 THE COLORED METHODISTS The District Conference of the colored Methodists met at the Court House in Vernon, last Friday and continued in session three days. Bishop L. H. Holsey of Augusta, Geo. Presiding. The conference was conducted in a businesslike manner, and was a very creditable affair tot eh colored people. On Saturday night, Bishop Hulsey lectured on the “Negro.” The lecture was a very sensible and altogether proper talk. He showed himself to be well read on the “Negro problem.” On the point of social equity he said that the negro who entertained such an idea was simply foolish; that social equality did not exist among any one separate race or people, and not even among the negroes themselves, an that it was an impossibility that it should exist between the whites and negroes of this county. He insisted on the negroes being honest and truthful, and that in this way they would command the respect of the white people. The conduct and intelligence of the Bishop caused a great many of the white people to desire to hear him preach, and he was invited to preach at the Methodist church on Sunday night, which he did, and to one of the large congregations that ever met at that church. The coming of Bishop Holsey will no doubt be of great good to the colored race in this community. The colored citizens of Vernon are said to have last simply spread themselves in the way of a hospitable entertainment of the conference. NOTICE TO MAIMED SOLDIERS AND WIDOWS OF DECEASED CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS Blank Application to share in the appropriation for maimed soldiers and widows of deceased soldiers are now in my office. I am informed that there are some persons entitled to share in this fund, who reside some distance from the Court House and are by reason of age and physical disabilities, unable to come to the Court House. For this cause I will make a visit to the laces hereafter named to take the application of such as cannot come to the Court House or to whom it is more convenient. Detroit, 12 m, and Pine Springs, 4 p.m. on May the 4th; Fern Bank, May the 9th; Millport, May the 10th; Kennedy, May the 11. Respectfully W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate FREE TO ALL For the sake of convenience in recording, and to have a uniform mortgage in the county, I have had prepared at my expense a lot of blank mortgages which I will furnish free to any one. I will be pleased to mail to merchants, Justices of the peace and other persons the number desired. Respectfully W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate, Vernon, Ala. April 9, 1889 TAX SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County Under and by virtue of a decree rendered in the Hon. Probate Court of said county, on the 15th day of April 1889, ordering and decreeing a sale of the lands hereafter described for the non-payment of the taxes assessed against the persons and lands below for the year 1882, I will on the 20th day of May next, in front of the court House door of said county, sell during the legal hours of sale t to the highest bidder for cash, such an amount of each parcel of said parcel of land as will pay the taxes and costs due there on to wit: (Names include: HOLLLIMAN, A. C. EZELL, HUCKABEE – all others owner unknown) MILLINERY. I have just opened a beautiful stock of Spring Millinery. Everything in the millinery line in stock. Orders from a distance will have prompt and careful attention. Call and see my goods. Mrs. R. BALDRIDGE. Market St., S side Morgan Building. Columbus, Mississippi. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT The State of Alabama, Lamar County In Chancery At Vernon, Alabama, 11th District, North Western Chancery Division G. W. MATTISON vs. C. P. MATTISON In this case, it is made to appear to the Register, by the affidavit of G. W. MATTISON the complainant that the defendant CORDELIA P. MATTISON is a non- resident of this state and her place of residence is unknown to the complainant and further, that in the belief of said affiant, the defendant C. P. MATTISON is over the age of twenty-one years. It is therefore ordered by the Register, that publication be made in the Vernon Courier a newspaper published in the County of Lamar once a week for four consecutive weeks requiring the said CORDELIA P. MATTISON to please, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 5th day of May 1889, or, in thirty days thereafter a decree pro confesso may be taken against her the said CORDELIA P. MATTISON. Done at office, in Vernon this 1st day of April 1889. JAS. M. MORTON, 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) 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. Ad for Marlin Repeating Rifles Small advertisements File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/theverno1846gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 21.2 Kb