Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER May 3, 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, 3:55 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archvies And History May 3, 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, MAY 3, 1889 Vol. III, No. 48 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR ---------- FEARFUL EXPLOSION SMALL POX IN OKLAHOMA DISPLACED BY BLACKS – Fifty Iron Workers of Chattanooga Are Thrown Out OKLAHOMA BOOMING Kansas City, April 25 – The Times’ Special from Guthrie says: Guthrie is thriving. A dozen new and substantial houses have been erected and the sound of the hammer greets one on every side. Two banks are doing a good business, and at the post office things are running more smoothly. Congressman Weaver, of Iowa, was here today and addressed a large crowd, advising settlers to organize and provided for local government at once. This afternoon committee on public order, consisting of twenty-eight settlers, representing as many different states and territories, held a meeting and appointed a corps of official surveyors, who are to survey and plot the town, Silas Anderson was appointed city official with six assistants. The laws of Kansas and the municipal regulation of Wechita were selected to prevail until a charter can be obtained. Judge E. McClark was appointed provisional police Judge. To supply water it was ordered that a public well be dug on each half section of the town plot. The citizens of West Guthrie held an election yesterday. Just. Dooley of Iowa was election mayor, and a full ticket including councilmen, was chosen. At a few minutes before 8 o’clock this morning by actual county, there four hundred and fifty-two men in line at the land office; at 9:14 there were two hundred and twenty-three men in line at the post office, five hundred having already been waited on. A REAL ROMANCE THE REWARD OF JOURNALISM A LIVE MAN FOR A TARGET AN INFILIDEL’S GRAVE A BLIND BRIDAL COUPLE A WEIRD SORT OF WELL – Another Suicide Added to Its Uncanny Interest LIFE IN OKLAHOMA Extracts from the first number of the Kingfisher (Oklahoma) Boomer of April 27, 1889. Rafe Thimblerigger paid us a pleasant visit yesterday and told us that he had just won a fine quarter section at a shooting match with a tenderfoot. He paid the funeral expenses himself. Rafe is a gentleman.” “We learn that the seven new towns started west of this place overlap one another very seriously. One man from Illinois lives in three of the towns and is running for mayor of all of them. “Coroner Goosefelter is so far behind in his work that he requests us to inform his patrons that he is doing the best he can. His friends will oblige him by not making efforts to increase his business at this time. Jim Triggers called on us yesterday and traded us a nickel plated Derringer for a year’s subscription to the Boomer. He got the derringer from a man who died suddenly after calling Jim a horse thief. Come again, Jim.” SO HAD THE EDITOR LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS 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)------------ The Astors, who never sell anything but are always buying, have just added five miles of business blocks to their buildings in New York. ----------- YELLOW FEVER OVER THE SOUTH – Booming Dixie Briefly Chronicled WIRE FLASHES – A Condensation of General News OKLAHOMA – Great Rush of Emigrants into Indian Territory The Promised Land Settled at Last – Race by Locomotive and Horse – The Town of Guthrie Settled – Several Killings Early breakfast were the rule at the hotels and restaurants in Arkansas City, Kan. on Monday the day that by proclamation of President Harrison, Oklahoma was opened to settlement, and the streets leading down the slope to the depot were thronged with me, all traveling in one direction, but everyone differently equipped; some carried absolutely nothing in their hands, evidently thinking they could go through better for not being handicapped by weight. Very many had blankets, several had satchels, and some men were so loaded down with implements that if they had any idea of taking part in the mighty foot race they would probably abandon it in the course of a few hours. But a marked characteristic of the crowd was the great number of spades and axes carried. Of guns there were quite a number, but the persistent rumors as to disarming every one entering the territory, no doubt led to several being left behind. Several men were knocked down and more or less hurt. The company’s arrangement to prevent a general rush to one train was to so arrange matters that no one could know which train could pass first, and the secret had been admirably kept. The newspaper correspondent’ s had, by prior arrangements, all met and were all waiting for the promised signal to guide them to their car of their first train. It had become generally known among the members of the surging crowds that the press car would be attached to the first train, and the moment the door was opened, a wild rush was made to it, and it was hard work for the actual correspondents to get aboard. Capt. George Cooper, the celebrated boomer, had been promised the honor of pulling out the first train with engine No. 267, and the lucky man was assisted by Harry F. Livingston, who runs the engine regularly. His fireman was B. T. Rodgers, and the conductor was B. C. Peck. The locomotive was attached to the press car and then rapidly switched on to one of the side trains in waiting. Then the trip south commenced, amid shouting and cheering. There could not have been less than 5,000 men who had failed to secure seats, although a score of flat cars had been fitted up with plank seats, which were crowded withy eager boomers. Two men got on the cowcatcher of the locomotive, but had to be removed. On a latter train, however, a man rode the whole journey of eighty-nine mile on the cow-catcher. After the train had got clear of the yard limits, a young fellow made a rush at the press baggage car, and it was through the was run own, but he had succeeded a winging himself upon the truck, on which he rode 28 miles, without getting hurt. There were only two ladies on the train. Among the other passengers were 180 members of the Arkansas City Old Soldier’s Colony. These rode to Seward and then tramped six miles to the land they desired, and where they propose to start a Grand Army post and start something in the way of a town. The conductor collected 1,024 tickets on this train. The road runs nearly due south to the state line. Except that there were large numbers of spectators on the lookout, there was no incident of special interest between the time the mighty shout went up at the depot and the arrival at Chilocco, just inside the Indian Territory. The northern and central portion of the Cherokee strip is one vast prairie, absolutely level and abounding in evidence of fertility. Nearer, there is more timber and the grass is less rich and plentiful, but all the strip is good for farming. The enormous bunches of cattle presented a grand spectacle, but the number of dead animals seemed very large. At one place there must have been at least 280 carcasses lying close together. As Red Fork Station, twenty five miles from the line, a halt had to be called, as the cattle train was blocking the road ahead. In less than five minutes, the second train caught up, and halted but a score of yards behind. It was now after 11, and all hopes of reaching the line by noon was abandoned, though so good time was made subsequently that the boomers became more cheerful again. The train on starting passed the long cattle train a loading at the stock yards. In nearly every car there were dead and dying steers. At least one hundred carcasses had been dragged out. Every aperture in the baggage car had to be closed to exclude as much as possible of the unbearable stench. The train had now got well up with the rear guard of the boomers in the wagons. There were making the very best of their chance, and running their horses at a lively gait. The land continued to get more and more brought and hilly, and scrub oak got more general. At noon precisely there was a loud whistle from the engine, answered by a shout from the train, and they were in Oklahoma at last. Before the train had crossed the line fifty yards, a man sprang off, regardless of the danger. He fell pretty heavily, but was on his feet in a few seconds, collected his baggage, which he had thrown out ahead, and was turning sods before the train was out of sight. For quite a little distance, perhaps half a mile, no other settlement was noted. Horsemen were seen in the distance, and wagons were also pressing on towards the better land further south. On the summit of the ridge, a little to the east, two horsemen were seen racing and urging their steeds to their -----. Considering that the land passed ----- was of a quite poor character, far below the average of Oklahoma, this points to the conclusion that there must have been nearly enough boomers within the territory to take up all the best claims before any law-abiding boomers had crossed into it. When the word to advance was given at the north line, the boomers started forward at various rates of speed. All who desired to locate anywhere near the track in the north end of the territory found themselves forestalled. Some turned back in disgust, and others pushed further on into the interior. The process of securing the lots, as in general adoption, is simple in the extreme. First of all, a stake is driven in the ground with or without a placard placed, for the name of the claimant. Then the new owner paces off the ground he proposes to occupy for a residence or business house. There is at least a charm of variety about the laying out of Guthrie. So the people contented themselves with twenty-five feet front, while others took forty and fifty, but most of the claimants had a fair idea of where the str----ought to be, and left the necessary space for them. After determining the location of the corners of the lots, some prudent claimants took the additional precaution of digging a trench to denote the street line. Others placed stakes or flags at the corners. Others again turned a sod, or dug a hole, the idea being that any work being done on the lot secured it. Altogether, ten trains got in before 3 p.m. and making due allowance for those that went on to Oklahoma City, there must have been at least 6,000 people in Guthrie there hours after the territory was legally open for settlement. It was wonderful the manner in which disputes among the newcomers were settled in this early part of the proceedings. Sometimes half a dozen men would pounce on a lot simultaneously, or nearly so. Each would commence to sake out, but after a little while a general agreement would be come to, every applicant but one would rush off and secure an undisputed lot. The number of soldiers present is large enough to insure order. Capt. Hayes and his company of cavalry, who escorted the settlers to the border, rendered them most valuable service. He induced the Santa Fe road to permit him to lay planks beside and between the tracks of the railroad bridge and get emigrants over. A soldier with a red flag half a mile from the east end of the bridge prevented any trains from approaching until the bridge was clear. In spite of the precautions, a woman and two children and a number of cattle were drowned at the bridge. Thieves were busily engaged at work on the trains and many a poor boomer was fleeced of his all. There were no les than fifty professional thieves under surveillance by detectives – among them “Crooked Legged Baker” who did an active business in the “lightning change act” in Pennsylvania in 1885. The mayor of Arkansas City issued a proclamation permitting stores to be kept open Sunday for the convenience of boomers. They were well patronized. A disturbance took place at Purcell, between rival land speculators and their adherents, in which revolvers and Winchesters were fired freely, but without any serious result. A special from Guthrie says that three men who took claims were foully murdered by claim jumpers. The name of their assailants and the victims could not be learned. A vigilance committee scouring the country in search of the miscreants, who, it is said, will be lynched at once, if caught VERY LATEST Guthrie city continues to grow rapidly. Tuesday night here were over 700 tents pitched, and thousands of people walked about all night, while others took what ret they could on the ground and around the depot. Before Guthrie had been invaded for an hour, the new population found ………… TELEGRAPHIC WASHINGTON NOTES THE WOOLFOLK CASE ALL RIGHT NOTES AND COMMENTS AN ODD WAY OF DOING IT A SIGNAL CODE OF ----- PAGE 3 ---- THE ATTIC ----CHESTER ROSE THE COUNTRY’S HEALTH IMPROVING A SEA-GOING HOSPITAL THE CAUSES OF DEATH SELECT SIFTINGS Small advertisements PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS THE SETTLING UP IS CERTAIN – (poem) May the 3, 1889 The glad month of May is here again. Marriage license have been below par this week. Mr. J. E. SISSON, of Wilson Beat was in town Tuesday. Mr. H. T. WILLIS, of Gattman, Miss. was in town Wednesday. Mr. J. C. REEVES of Bedford spent Wednesday in town. Mrs. HATTIE MORTON is visiting in Columbus this week. Mr. JIM BUCK BROWN of Sulligent was in town Monday. Mr. LUTHER MORTON of Guin is spending the week at home in town. Fine rains have fallen throughout the county, and the farmers are happy. Mrs. SUSAN BANKHEAD of Sulligent visited friends in town this week. The Bradley Musical Club will meet tonight. Let every member be present. Mr. J. M. BROWNLEE of Steenston, Miss. was in town Saturday on business. Miss LOCKIE DENMAN is visiting her sister, Mrs. TESSIE SPRINGFIELD in town this week. Messrs. MARDIS and JAMES P. MORTON returned to Kennedy Monday after spending a few days at home. Mr. and Mrs. EHTEL MACE returned from their bridal tour Friday last and will make their future home in Vernon. Miss MOLLIE YOUNG and brother EDDY YOUNG, of Bedford, visited their brother, Judge W. A. YOUNG in town Sunday. Prof. J. C. JOHNSON, of Glenn Allen was in town Saturday. He is teaching at that place and reports a flourishing school. We return thanks to our many friends who have sent us melon seed, and invite you all to call and see us during the melon season. A great deal of interest is manifested by all in the trial of Dick Hawes now in progress at Birmingham. The general opinion is that Hawes will hang. Rev. Mr. WILSON filled his regular appointment in town Sunday, and preached two very interesting sermons to good congregation. A party composed of Messrs. J. M. MORTON, J. E. MORTON, W. A. COBB and TOMMIE GUYTON went up to Lloyd’s Mill on Buttahatchie Monday for a few days fishing. We wish to call the attention of correspondents to the fact that the best story will get the prize, and not the biggest one. And nothing will be published which is at all similar to anything that has appeared in print before. Hon. SOLOMON PALMER, State Superintendent of Education, writes Prof. WILKERSON that he will attend the Institute May the 17 if not unavoidably hindered. The Institute will be very interesting and everybody should attend. Miss VAN PENNINGTON, one of the charming school girls, returned to her home five miles west of town Saturday last. She was called home on account of the illness of her mother, and her many friends hope she will be in town again soon. Tax Assessor W. A. ALLEN was in town Tuesday. He has finished his last round and will now make his book. The fishing craze has struck Vernon and everybody rushes off to the creek and usually come back with about the same number of fish they leave town with. One of the most enjoyable sociable of the season was given Saturday evening by Capt. and Mrs. MCEACHIN, in honor of Mr. ETHEL MACE and his fair bride. “The beauty and chivalry of Vernon was gathered there, and all went merry as a marriage bell.” A SAD ACCIDENT A very sad accident happened at Molloy, five miles west of Vernon, Saturday evening last. Miss LAURA MOLLOY and her little brother, EDDY, children of Mr. B. M. MOLLOY, were returning from fishing and were running along when a gun EDDIE was carrying was accidentally discharged by the hammer catching against his pants, the load of shot striking his sister in the neck and shoulder, inflicting a very serious wound. At last hearing she was resting quietly and her recovery hopeful. WEATHER CROP BULLETIN – For the week ending April 27 Rain fell on two days of the week and was well distributed. The large number of bright, warm days affected the crops favorably. Much of the cotton has been planted since the last bulletin and there is some complaint that the seed is not coming up well and replanting is deemed necessary in portions of the state. Cotton and oats are doing well, and the last rain has added renewed vigor to all vegetation. The fruit is still in excellent condition, and one observer says it is better than we have had for years. Wheat, clover, and grasses are very luxuriant. Farmers all over the state are in good spirits. Mr. WM. M. GARRETT, of Mount Willing furnishes the following interesting item: “A most remarkable hail storm passed over this community on the 23rd at four o’clock p.m. doing great damage to gardens and fruits and stripping the limbs from the forest trees. In some localities the hail drifted twelve or fifteen inches deep remaining on the ground until late next day. P. H. MELL, Director. A TERRIBLE DEMON I will relate to you Mr. Editor, a small snake story, so that the people of Lamar and adjoining counties can be on the look out, and if you have a gun I would advise you to take it to your place of business. My story is as follows: A party of young men were out walking for recreation after school hours were very near Cobb’s Mill, when at once all came to a halt, all terrified with fear of being destroyed by the wonderful demon. “What is it?” cried some of the boys. “Snake!” was the answer. Well, I don’t know whether it was a snake or not; it was at least forty feet in length, its eyes hone like highly polished diamonds, its tail forked 3 feet and nine inches from the end, each prong had forty-seven rattles and four buttons; he had three heads, all of which were filled with the vicious poison of the deadliest serpent of South America. The Boa Constrictor is nothing compared with this terrible demon. His hide is of a dingy brown, and about one inch thick, and is a wonderful sight to behold. Anyone can see his hide by calling at my office. He was killed by fourteen loads of buckshot emptied into his three heads. He was shot in one head only at first, and while we were loading our guns he bit down two small trees without difficulty. If there is anyone that has any doubt of the size and peculiarities of this come and convince yourself, or address P. M. M. m, W. G. W., H. R. and W. A. who will give any information which may be desired. G. B. W. A DOMESTIC POEM – (poem) A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION – (poem) AN OKLAHOMA TRAGEDY – (Poem) FROM TEXAS Ad Hall, April 22 About one year ago I left Lamar, promising a number of friends that I would write them after reaching the “Lone Star State”: and as I have just returned today from a tour in north-western Texas, I will write them through the Courier. I find Alabama well represented in every section in which I have been. The finest country by far that I have ever yet seen is in north-western Texas. Those vast prairies stretch out in every direction as far as the eye can see, variegated by the most magnificent farms containing thousands of acres. I simply sublime to get on an elevated plain and look at the surrounding country. I stood in the upper story of the college buildings at Decatur, and could see into three other counties the face of the country dotted with villages, farms and here and there a herd of cattle wandering slowly over the plains. I might here remark that Prof. Tomlin has charge of the college at Decatur, and has over 300 pupils. I went as far north as the “Cross Timber” of Texas, and the face of the county north of Fort Worth is one continued plain. I will say something of Fort Worth and the excitement over Oklahoma Country. In coming in north of Fort Worth, you can see the city for miles; and looking out over the plains you may see trains in every direction all making their way into the city. On reaching Fort Worth, you go in rather above the city; and can see it in all its magnificence. The continual bluest there is something similar to Birmingham. I stopped over there two nights. Train after train came in loaded with emigrants to the Okalahoma. All armed - some with Winchesters, some with breech-loaders, and some with revolvers. Most all the roads north of Fort Worth leading to the Oklahoma have doubled the number of trains in order to carry the emigrants. I intended going there myself, but I met a man who had just left here, and he told me that three car-loads of coffins had just been shipped to the nearest point. This I have no doubt, was a “fish tale” but I thought that I had probably better come back home and I did so. I have said scarcely anything about this section (Milam Co). simply because there isn’t much to say that is favorable. I can say this if a poor man wants to have a hard time, he ought to strike this section. The whole country is under fence, and a poor man can’t even have a cow to milk without feeding her all summer or paying pasturage. I may write again sometime. Very respectfully J. R. BLACK Mr. C. M. BATES of Batesville has planted eight acres in tomatoes, which he proposes to can for the market. This is the sort of industries we want. Mr. BATES will make a success of canning. He proposes to grow up with that industry. 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: CORNELIUS HOLLIMAN, A. C. EZELL, J. B. HUCKABEE – all others owner unknown) 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. YOUR ATTENTION is called to the following offer which we make for the benefit of our subscribers…………… 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 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. Mr. W. BALDRIDGE, Market St. S. side Morgan building. Columbus, Mississippi $60 for $30 – just think of it. The monopoly busted…………….. 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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