Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER June 27, 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, 4:31 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archvies And History June 27, 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 27, 1889 Vol. IV, No. 4 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. -------(1st column can’t read)--------- Mr. J. K. Jackson the Governor private Secretary is acting Secretary of State pending the permanent appointment. The State of Alabama would not be hurt if Mr. Jackson were left in charge of the office. This as an appointment, might not suit some of the old stagers, but a man better calculated to fill the office properly will not be found in the State. We’re in favor of Jackson staying. The Editor, who held the office of Storekeeper and Ganger in the district of Alabama under the Cleveland Administration received notice that his appointment was revoked last week. We are not inclined to complain because it was a place belonging to the party in power and purely in the gift of the Administration. The trustees of the University of Alabama have abolished the Commencement hop. This is a step in the right direction for no institution of its standing should give public balls such endorsement as it has in the past. The Alabama Press Association meets in Huntsville today. We regret very much not being present as quite a treat has been prepared for the Editors. Among the many things is an excursion to Lookout Mountain on next Sunday. The Supreme Court will adjourn in a few days. The transcript in the Haws case has been sent up and will perhaps get filed in time for the Court to pass on his case this session. If not it will not be heard before the December term. Montgomery and Birmingham are having quite a time over the location of the Farmers Alliance Exchange. Each city claiming it will be located in it. It is not definitely know where it will be located. The last report from the Johnston horror is that 10,000 lives were lost as will be seen from the estimate of the physician published elsewhere. THE ALLIANCE EXCHANGE SHERIFF’S MEETING – They and the Chiefs of Police to Meet at Montgomery USED A REVOLVER – A Brave Woman Shoots a Desperado who Attacked Her Home- - Macon, Mo. ANOTHER BOILER STORY–How Two Youthful Amateur Engineers Were Blown Up- Philadelphia, June 23 RELIABLE ESTIMATES – The Local Physician Put the Death Rate Above Ten thousand – Johnstown, June 22 – All the local physicians met accidentally at the Bedford Hospital last night. They represented all parts of the stricken city, and after discussing that calamity joined in the conclusion that not less than ten thousand people were lost in the flood. On account of the general knowledge of the people possessed by the physicians the estimate is looked upon as reliable. COL. THOS. G. JONES – The Effort to Excite Prejudice Against Him Deplored THE ALABAMA MIDLAND – [Montgomery Advertiser] GUILTY AGAIN – Perry, Ga – (Tom Woolfolk) KILLED BY LIGHTNING – Will Hastie Found Dead in an old Blacksmith Shop BENNETT IS VERY BAD – Gadsden, June 24 SWALLOWED A PEACH STONE – [Anniston News] ADMITTED BAIL – Aberdeen, Miss, June 20 – In the case of the state vs. C. C. EAKER, who killed Engineer TERRY SMITH of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad last Friday, the preliminary trial, which began last Monday was concluded at a late hour last night. The defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of $3,000 to answer any indictment that the grand jury may find at the October term of the circuit court. The bond was given today and EAKER was released from custody. THE PISTOL STATE – [Montgomery Advertiser] – Florida NATURAL CURIOSITY IN CALHOUN COUNTY WHAT AN ONION PARTY IS – [Lincoln Neb. Journal] 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 PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. ----------(small news items)------------ OVER THE SOUTH – news from Southern states HANGING IN ROME, GA. – Hardy Hamilton Swings for Killing a Chinaman GENERAL TAFT INSANE – Too Much Religion Seems to have been the Cause THE GRAND PRIZE WASHINGTON – news from Washington DRIVEN TO SUICIDE – a son Shoots Himself to Avoid a Fatherly Thrashing RAILROAD WRECK – Two persons Killed and Eight Others Injured DARING MURDER – David A Pettus Found Dead in a Birmingham Street A HEAVY MORTGAGE LIFE IN THE SEVERD HEAD – The Survival of Consciousness After Decapitation Proven A volume has just been published at Paris in which Dr. Paul Loye, under the title of ---- studies the question as to whether, after decapitation, consciousness survived for a short time in the severed head and physical suffering is felt in both parts of the executed body…………. THE JAPS ARE GREAT SMOKERS AN ENGINE ROOM TELEGRAPH WIRE FLASHES – short news flashes A LONG CHASE CHARLESTON’S COURT THE TOWERS OF ---- PAGE 3 SOMEWHAT STRANGE – strange news stories UNLOCKED THE WEALTH IN TIN NOTES AND COMMENTS – comments on news stories THE FUTURE OF ELECTRICITY It would be quite impossible to forecast the future, even for a single decade, with reference to the applications of electricity, even though discoveries were ended. The mere expansion of industries already in some degree established will give them an importance which we cannot now estimate. But discovery is not ended, and it is more than probable that results will be reached which although they cannot be at variance with the general doctrine of energy as now understood, may, to some extent, revolutionize our methods, with corresponding advantages. – [Scribner] OVERLAND STAGE-DRIVERS – Interesting Characters No Longer Found on the Plains SPEECH OF KENTUCKY MOUNTAINEERS EXTINCTION OF PLANTS SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL A CHICKEN WITH FOUR LEGS Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Eagle Bird Ground Coffee Ad for Pennyroyal Pills Small advertisements PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Thursday LOCALS County court meets next Monday. Rev. Mr. WILSON will preach in town next Sunday t 11 o’clock. The June bug with its “shining wing” has put in its appearance. Dr. J. I. BARKSDALE and little son, JOHNNIE, gave us pleasant call this week. Mr. O. F. HALEY reported plenty of ripe watermelons the first of the week. We understand that the Congressional Institute has been postponed until the latter part of August. Messrs. WILLIE and FLEM BRADLEY returned to Sulligent Sunday after spending a few days in town. Mr. DAVID H. TAYLOR, of Goode beat gave us a call yesterday. He reports a cotton bloom on the 17th last. The young folks enjoyed a very pleasant evening at the home of Mrs. SARAH GUIN on last Monday evening. Supt. B. H. WILKERSON will leave town to take charge of a school in Pine Springs beat, which opens on Monday next. The first watermelon of the season was cut with due ceremony on last Sunday. It came from Georgia however. Mr. MARTIN LAWRENCE, who has been in bad health for some time, was in town Tuesday and is slowly improving. The free scholarship to the Mobile Medical College will be awarded by Commissioner’s Court on Monday July the 8th. A delightful entertainment was given by Mr. and Mrs. EDDIE MORTON at their elegant home on last Saturday evening. No effort is being made to have anything to do in this part of the country in the way of celebrating the 4th of July. Prof. JOHN R. GUIN left Tuesday for Anniston where he will engage in business during the summer. Success to you JOHN. Commissioners court meets on Monday the 8th day of July, or on the second Monday in July. Parties interested can make a note of this. In our next issue will be found the semi-annual publication of receipts and expenditures for Lamar County as made by Commissioners Court. Mr. E. W. BROCK is traveling for the Blue Ridge Tobacco Manufactory and it is said that he has the finest line of samples ever seen on the road. The Courier received a pleasant call this week from Mrs. RHODA MACE, Mrs. NANNIE RECTOR and Mrs. BELLE MACE. Call again ladies, you are always welcome. Mr. and Mrs. DAVID RECTOR, of Columbus, are visiting relatives in Vernon and vicinity. The will spend a few weeks here before returning to Columbus. Rev. J. R. BAKER, will preach the funeral of HUGH ISBELL, on the fourth Sunday in August next, at Mt. Hebron, near Crews’ Depot. All parties desiring to be present will please remember the date. Our town was graced on Saturday and Sunday last by the presence of two charming young ladies, Miss BETTIE WEST, of Caledonia and Mrs. MITTLE DUNCAN of Molloy accompanied by Messrs SAM WELLS and THANE EGGER, of Caledonia. They were guests of Dr. and Mrs. BRADLEY. A basket dinner is advertised to be at Guin on the 4th of July. The K. C. railroad will run a special train from Amory to Guin and return on that day, giving parties who desire to attend an opportunity to go and return on the same day. Several prominent speakers are expected to address the people at that time and place. The report of the first cotton bloom of the season was received too late for last issue, and was sent in by Esq. E. E. MCNEIL, of Steens Beat, who reported a bloom on the 16th inst. Also a little son of Rev. D. G. W. HOLLIS brought to our office on Saturday last a bloom which opened on the 21st. This is just eight days later than last season. The Courier returns thanks to our affable and proficient photographers Messrs. EDWARDS & BURLEY for favors received at their hands. Since locating in Vernon have had quite a rush of business, and that they have done their customers some excellent work is proven by the satisfaction expressed by parties having photographs made. Miss ADA WIMBERLY, one of Vernon’s fairest young ladies left Monday for Kennedy, where she takes charge of a class in music. We regret very much to lose Miss ADA from our social circles, and felicitate Kennedy on her good fortune in securing the services of such an accomplished young lady and musician. 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 A DASTARDLY ASSAULT – Unknown Parties Shoot at Sheriff L. S. METALFE in the Dark On last Friday night, about 11 o’clock Sheriff METCALFE walked up to his stable in town to see about his horse, which had been sick that evening, and as he was returning to the hotel when passing the north-east corner of the court-house yard, he saw two men standing out in the street about ten yards away, and supposing them to be some of the town boys spoke to them and asked “Who is there?” at the same time taking a couple of steps toward them. When he did this one of the parties threw up a pistol and fired, the ball passing through Sheriff METCALKE’S hat brim about one and a half inches from his head. Sheriff METCALFE returned the fire instantly with two shots at the then fleeing parties, who, when they saw he was going to return the fire unceremoniously took to their heels, running down in the direction of the jail. It is not known whether either of his shots took effect, as the parties made good their escape. No cause for such an assault can be given, as Sheriff METCALFE has no enemies who would attempt to take his in the dark. The night was so dark that he could not see the parties well enough to give any description of them A telegram was sent to Pratt Mines for blood hounds to be brought down to tail up the parties but none could be got all of them being in use at Pratt Mines. KISS HER AND TELL HER SO – (poem) Dr. LYMAN ABBOTT made a notable departure from established belief when, on last Sunday, he be declared his conviction that there is repentance for sin after death., and that God’s mercy is not subject to any limitation of time. The sermon on the occasion was remarkable as coming from an eminent Congregational clergyman, and editor of the Christian Union. In closing he said he found nothing in the Bible to lead him to believe him to believe that the offer of divine mercy was limited to a man’s life time. If he had found that doctrine in the Gospel, it could have been no gospel to him, God’s mercy is eternal. If in the recesses of eternity some wretched beings have forgotten God, it will not be because the door of this mercy is not wide open. IN THE HALL – (poem) Ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure THE BIGGEST OF ALL MORTGAGES – [New York World] 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/theverno1855gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 24.3 Kb