Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER June 6, 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, 4:27 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History June 6, 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 THURSDAY JUNE 6, 1889 Vol. IV, No. 1 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. ----------(1st column can’t read)------------- DESTROYED – THE BIG DAM – It Held In Check the Greatest Reservoir in the Country – Pittsburg, June 1 – The raging storms that have prevailed throughout Pennsylvania in the past few days have resulted in an appalling loss of life near this city……………. THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION EXCURSION TO NASHVILLE JULY 15 AN “ARRANT HUMBUG” AN OPINION OF CLEVELAND KILLED BY LIGHTNING – The Tragic Death of Frank Rollinson at Deatsville A PARIS SENSATION Buffalo Bill has gone to Paris has seen and has conquered. On Friday last the inauguration ceremony of the “Wild West” show took place at Neuilly, a suburb of Paris. More than 15,000 people were in attendance including President Carnot retiring minister McLane, the new minister, Whitelaw Ried, as well as the entire aristocratic portion of the Parisian director and the American colony. At the close of the performance, which was received with overwhelming applause, Mr. Cody held an open reception in the camp, the entire assemblage coming forward to do him honor. WEST FLORIDA There is a deep seated desire on the part of almost the entire population of Florida west of the Chattahoochee River for annexation to Alabama…………….. There was a dim religious light over most of the city last evening. Both gas and electricity gave out, and business men who kept open had to resort to candles to know where they were. It was a matter of special inconvenience at the post office where the clerks had to sort mail by the light of a tallow dipstack in a bottle – [Age-Herald] AN OBITUARY WITH A MORAL In chronicling the death of James C. Flood, the San Francisco Star says: He left an estate value at thirty million of dollars. He goes to his grave “unwept, unhonored, and unsung” but will be long remembered by those he so heartlessly robbed. He never recovered from the shock caused by his heavy losses several years ago, when trying to corner the wheat market. In his death the community sustains no loss. He possessed no public spirit and was not a good citizen. ---------- HAND OVER YOUR CASH – Ellis Junction, Wis. May 30 The Brooklyn Bridge was six years old on Friday. Since its opening 21,395,935 persons have walked across the structure and 125,139,594 passengers have gone over on the cars. The total receipts have been $4,287,497.90 WOMAN’S MORAL POWER OVER THE STATE --------- Just Opened – A new stock of Spring Millinery. Ladies are invited to call and examine my goods. Hats at any price, and trimmed to order. Your attention is called to my line of low priced hats. Miss TILLIE H. BAILEY, Market St. between MORGAN, ROBERTSON & Co., AND Dowsing Boarding house, 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. Ad for Botanic Blood Balm Ad for Eldredge B Sewing machine – picture of sewing machine Small advertisement RICH STREAKS PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. ----------(small news items)------------ OVER THE SOUTH – Southern news BRITISH BLUSTER JEWELRY THAT MEN WEAR REV. DR. TALMAGE – Subject: New Springs of Joy SMOOTH ROGUES – How Confidence men Swindle Intelligent People PAGE 3 SOMEWHAT STRANGE – strange news THE SEA GULL AND ITS SINGULAR HABITS THE NEW PRISON VAN IRON BRICKS MAKING PINS A JAPANESE GHOST Ad for Warner’s Safe Cure SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL YELLOW LINEN MADE WHITE Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Eagle Bird Ground Coffee Ad for Webster’s Handy Dictionary Ad for Scott’s Emulsion – Cod Liver Oil Ad for Soden Mineral Water Ad for Bradfield’s Female Regulator Ad for Piso’s Cure for Consumption Small advertisements PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS “BOYS WILL BE BOYS” – (poem) Thursday June the 6, 1889 The blackberry season is at hand. Esq. W. G. MIDDLETON is laying by his fine corn this week. Rev. Mr. CLEARMAN will preach in town Sunday at 11 o’clock. A dozen cabinet photos worth $5 for $3 at EDWARDS & BURLEY. The time for the quarterly payment of U. S. pensions is at hand. Mr. GENIE IRVIN has retuned home after a several months stay at Guin. Prof. C. C. HOLLIDAY of Moscow was in town several days this week. Babies’ photographs taken by the instantaneous process. EDWARDS & BURLEY Dr. BRADLEY has decided not to take his class to Jasper and give a concert. More transient men have been in town this week than for many days past. Mr. JIMIE CREW, of Crews Depot visited relatives in town the first of the week. Superintendent WILKERSON will teach this summer in the neighborhood of Pine Springs. Mr. and Mrs. HENRY CANTRELL of Beaverton are the guests of Esq. R. E. BRADLEY and family this week. A license to peddle clocks has been taken out in this county by the Davis Clock Co. of Columbus, Miss. County Court was in session Monday with only one case on the docket. A plea of guilty was entered in it. Messrs. EDWARDS & BURLEY arrived in town Monday evening and have opened their photograph gallery in town. Frost was seen on two mornings last week and man things were slightly injured. No serous injury to crops has been reported. I will be on hand at the picnic given by the Institute to furnish the best ice- cream and lemonade ever seen in Vernon. P. S. PHILLIPS. We are now located in Vernon with our photograph outfit and are prepared to do first class work of every description on either bright or cloudy days. Prices to suit you. EDWARDS & BURLEY We are told that there will be the laying of the cornerstone of the Masonic Hall at Kennedy and a general assembling of the craft at that place on the 24th of June. A good time is being arranged for everybody. The oat crop is tolerably fair in this county. The extreme dry weather has caused some to stop short of cutting height, but a great many fine fields of oats are to be seen throughout the county, which will relieve the demand for corn, which has been considerable of late. A beautiful wedding took place in the Methodist church at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning. The contracting parties were Rev. W. B. ANDREWS of Maysville and Miss MAGGIE P. MORTON, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. MORTON. The ceremony was performed by the groom’s father, and the wedding party left for the K. C. Depot to take the train for Maysville. The church was nicely decorated with rare cut flowers and filled to overflowing. The bride was handsomely dressed in a gray traveling dress and the groom was the picture of manly form and vigor. The whole town wishes them a prosperous and happy life. FOR PHYSICIANS – Department of the Interior Census Office, Washington, D. C. May 1, 1889 To the Medical Profession: The various medical associations and the medical profession will be glad to learn that Dr. S. Billings, Surgeon U. S. Army has consented to take charge of the Report on the Mortality and Vital Statistics of the United States as retuned by the Eleventh Census. As the United States has no system of registration of vital statistics, such as is relied upon by other civilized nations for the purpose of ascertaining the actual movement of population, our census affords the only opportunity of obtaining near an approximate estimate of the birth and death rates of much the larger part of the country, which is entirely unprovided with any satisfactory system of state and municipal registration. In view of this, the Census Office, during the month of May this year, will issue to the Medical profession throughout the country “Physician’s Register” for the purpose of obtaining more accurate returns of deaths than it is possible for the enumerators to make. It is earnestly hoped that physicians in every part of the country will co-operate with the Census Office in this important work. The record should be kept from June 1, 1889 to May 31, 1890. Nearly 26,000 of these registration book; were filled up and returned to the office in 1880 and nearly all of them used for statistical purposes. It is hoped that double this number will be obtained for the Eleventh Census. Physicians not receiving Register can obtain them by sending their addresses to the Census Office with the Register, an official envelope which requires no stamp will be provided for their return to Washington. If all medical and surgical practitioners throughout the country will lend their aid; the mortality and vital statistic of the Eleventh Census will be more comprehensive and complete than they have ever been. Every physician should take a personal pride in having this report as full and accurate as it is possible to make it. It is hereby promised that all information obtained through this source shall be held strictly confidential. ROBERT P. PORTER, Superintendent of Census. NORMAL INSTITUE AT LIVINGSTON The teachers of Sumter and adjoining counties will be much pleased to learn that Livingston has been chosen by the State Superintendent as the place for holding the first Normal Institute of the season; and they will be highly gratified to know that it is to be conducted by Dr. T. J. MITCHELL of Montgomery, late President of the State Normal College at Florence. Dr. Mitchell is recognized as one of the first Institute workers in the country, and possesses exceptional fitness for such work in Alabama. Besides his eminently successful experience as educator and trainer of teachers, his extensive travels throughout the State have made him personally acquainted with the majority of it schools and teachers, so that he thoroughly understand sand appreciates its needs. His past record is Institute work is sufficient guarantee of the success of this one and a most profitable session is expected. Maj. PALMER, State Superintendent who is an Institute in himself alone, will be in attendance to render his efficient assistance and bestow the helpful encouragement for which he is noted. President J. K. Powers and Prof. H. M. Bates have consented to serve as members of the faculty, which will be still further strengthened by Superintendent Phillips and S. L. Robertson of Birmingham. The faculty thus constituted is an exceptionally strong one and its announcement will induce the attendance of many of the best teachers of the state. This session will begin June 10th and continue two weeks. – [Montgomery advertiser] Ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure NOTICE All parties against whom I held executions will please prepare them selves with the money to settle the same, as I will proceed to collect after the 30th of this month. L. S. METCALFE, Sheriff The Vernon Institute closes a very successful year tomorrow. Under the management of Prof. O. R. HOOD the Institute has been very successful and we are glad to know that he is encouraged to make greater efforts to build up the school during the next year. A project is on foot to erect large and commodious new buildings during the present vacation. Much interest has been manifest ed so far, and the undertaking promises to meet with success. NOTICE Strayed or stolen. On 31st of May last, a grey pony horse, about 11 years old, heavy mane, good fix and not shod. Any information will be liberally rewarded. Address H. C. PROPST, Millport , Ala. Ad for Botanic Blood Balm MONEY TO LOAN I am prepared to negotiate loans on farming lands in Lamar County in sums to suit the borrower, for a term of five years or less. Terms reasonable. Parties applying for loans will ring with them all deeds and appear touching their lands. J. S. MCEACHIN, Attorney at Law, Vernon, Alabama NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land office at Huntsville, Ala. April 8, 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 Circuit court Lamar Co., Ala. at Vernon, Ala on July 26, 1889. Adjoining Farm Homestead No 13,928 RICHARD HOLLIDAY for E ½ SE ¼ Section 25 T 13 R 16 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: WILLIE HARRIS, D. W. HOLLIS, S. C. HOLLIS, and MURRY ABERNATHY all of Sulligent Alabama. Any person who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulation of the Interior Department why such proof should not be allowed, will be given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submitted by claimant. FRANK COLEMAN, Register. NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF Land Office at Huntsville, Alabama, April 8, 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 July the 16, 1889. viz: Homestead No. 13,541 JOHN W. KIRK, for the E ½ of SE ¼ Sec. 25 T 13 R 14 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and publication of said land, viz: NAT. M. SHELRAT of Guin, Ala., ANDREW J. MOTES, JOHN L. MOTES, LEVI GOSA all of Beaverton, Ala. Any persons who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department why such proof should not be allowed, be given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cores-examine the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submitted by claimant. FRANK COLEMAN, Register. NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF Land Office at Huntsville, Alabama, April 8, 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 July the 15, 1889. viz: Homestead No. 12,485 CORNELIUS HOLLOMAN, for the E ½ of NW ¼ of Sec. 32 T 14 R 14 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and publication of said land, viz: G. H. THOMAS, J. H. THOMAS, BURT HANKINS, and SAMUEL BARNES, all of Vernon, Ala. Any persons who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department why such proof should not be allowed, be given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cores-examine the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submitted by claimant. 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. THE HOME COMFORT RANGE Bethany, Ala. – Jan 10, 1889 – This is to certify that we are using a Home Comfort Range. We find it as good in every respect as recommended by the salesman. It bakes more uniform and with much less fuel than any stove we ever used. We consider it a perfect comfort in our family. Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES S. HANKINS Tuscaloosa, Ala., Feb. 4, 1889 – This is to certify that my wife purchased of W. A. Wood a Home Comfort Range, about Nov. 1st, it has been in constant use since that time, and the madam is wonderfully pleased with it. With the late improvements, and proper care, it will last a life time. She says it is the best cooking apparatus the ever used. All that have purchased in my neighborhood are well pleased. B. H. WILLIAMS. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Jan 16, 1889 – This is to certify that we, the undersigned, have purchased Ranges of the Wrought Iron Range Company, and can say we are well pleased with them. They bake to perfection, use much less fuel and justly deserve the name Home Comfort. E. Easterling and wife. J. K. P. MARTIN and wife J. H. Fitts and wife J. H. SANDERS and wife W. D. SUMMERVILLE and wife R. H. POWELL and wife E. G. HOOD and wife JAMES KIRKPATRICK and wife W. S. SPENCER and wife A. J. LOWNSAND and wife J. W. JONES and wife S. COUNTIS and wife THOMAS CONNTIS and wife RICHARD COUNTIS and wife A. H. FALCONER and wife W. A. HOOD and wife JAMES LAYTON and wife GREEN CARVER and wife JOHN C. FOSTER and wife BYERS COLE and wife Mrs. M. J. BAILEY, Mrs. M. F. LEE, Mrs. E. A. LEE 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…………… Ad for Wood Sewing Machine - $20 Low Arm - $28 High arm – picture of sewing machine 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 Springfield’s Chap. . 1st Sunday 11 a.m. Sulligent 1st Sunday 3 p.m. Lebanon 2nd Sunday 11 a.m. Newman’s Chap. 2nd Sunday 3 p.m. New Hope 3rd Sunday 11 a.m. Mt. Nebo 4th Sunday 11 a.m. Vernon 3rd Sunday 6:30 p.m. Vernon 4th Sunday 3 p.m. Rev. T. M. WILSON, PC Rev. A. PENNINGTON Baptist will preach in Vernon every 3rd Sabbath in each month at 11 o’clock. Ad for Marlin Repeating Rifles Ad for Lyman’s Patent Combination Ad for Chicago Cottage Organ – picture of organ Ad for Dr. Taylor’s Sure Chill Cure File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/theverno1852gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 22.9 Kb