Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER August 22, 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 December 9, 2010, 2:13 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History August 22, 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 AUGUST 22, 1889 Vol. IV, No. 12 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. (first column cut off and hard to read) ------Fayette Sentinel sug- ------that instead of Vernon ------to capture the Alabama -------d railroad, that we had -------rganize the military com ------hat we have been work- ------for the past two years. ------glad to inform the Sen- ------hat we have perfected ------ganization and that beau- ------uniforms will be here as ------they can be made. ------have nothing to do now ------public nature but to offer ------land the right of way ------h the county. Some of ------izens are working quiet- ------ffect this, and it seems ------ey will have but trouble -------mplish the result. This ------ing the road through the ------elt of pine timber, and ------long by the site fo the ------iron furnace in Alaba- ------ere lies buried hundreds ------of the finest brown ------ore in the South It -------er that Fayette C. H. in- -------Midland folks to come -------at the place and show ------hat you have to induce ------d. This we propose to ------leave it to the railroad ------ment to go where the ------ons are greatest. ------according to the Senti- -----proposition that a ----- should first organize a -----company, we would -----know how the company -----Sentinel has been talk -----ut for the past two -----getting along. -----(railway news of the area – but can’t read real well)------ ------ ATTENTION MILITARY The Thomas G. Jones Rifles will meet at the Court House next Saturday evening at 3 o’clock to have their measures taken and order their uniform. Every member should attend, and young men who desire to join must come in them. A uniform can be purchased now for $11.25 the members paying $3.75 Saturday and the balance on the 1st day of December next. In order to get benefits of a cheap uniform join now. These uniforms cost $18 when ordered for a single man, but by ordering thirty a reduction is given. In addition the guns will be here in two or three weeks and it is important to know how many men there will be in order to have them supplied withy guns. The company now numbers 30 who have ordered uniforms. Can Lamar not have a company of fifty? Come in and join. Considerable discussion is being had over what action Gov. Seay will take in regard to the Williamson – Calhoune -------- John L. Sullivan was tried and convicted of prize fighting in the state of Mississippi last week……. Application has been made at the probate office this week to have four children who live near Nunez apprenticed. The father is very old and in feeble health and said to be unable to care for the children. Next Monday is set as a day to hear and determine the matter and we trust that if it is shown necessary to bind them out that good homes can be found. It has been thoroughly demonstrated that two morning dailies cannot exist in our Alabama towns. First the Birmingham papers consolidated and now comes Montgomery’s. The Advertiser having purchased the Dispatch. A BLOODY TRAGEDY – Harvey Speck Puts three balls Into Berry Adair The carbon Hill Dispatch tells of a tragedy at that place; On last Tuesday evening about half past four o’clock HAVERY SPECK shot BERRY ADAIR three shots, two of them taking effect in his bowels and the other one in his left arm, from which Mr. ADAIR died about 8 o’clock the same evening. The killing of MR. ADAIR was the result of a quarrel between the two parties SPECK and ADAIR which originated from a small debt due from ADAIR to SPECK. THE BAGGING SUPPLY – Not as Ample as You Might Suppose in Alabama COTTON CONVENTION – To be Held September - New Orleans CONFEDERATE VETERANS – Preparing to Organize an Association of Confederate Veterans Atlanta, Aug. 15 – Two battered and town Confederate flags were flung to the breezes from a Broad Street window and 300 Confederate veterans marched through the streets to the old capitol. It was the preliminary meeting for the organization of a state association of Confederate veterans. Many prominent men were present, General Longstreet, General Colquitt, General Walker and many others of lower rank. There were many interesting and touching scenes. When Longstreet entered the hall threw was five minutes of cheering. Old soldiers who had not met since the war wept upon teach others necks. It was a scene to be remembered. General Gordon was elected commander-in-chief with four commanders – Gen. A. H. Conquitt, Gen. Phillip Cook, Gen. P. M. B. Young, and Capt. J. McIntosh Kell. The delegates were given a reception tonight. SMOKELESS POWDER – Berlin, Aug 15 JUDGE TERRY KILLED – He Slaps the Face of Judge Field and is Shot Dead by United Stated Dept Marshal Nagle – Lathrop, Cal. WILL THRE BE NO TRIAL? – Indianapolis, Aug 16 TO NORTH CAROLINIANS The following letter to the old North Carolinians now living in Alabama may be of interest to many of our readers. Office of North Carolina State Agricultural Society Raleigh NC, August 11, 1889 There will be a grand reunion of native North Carolinians now resident in other states at the State Capital, Raleigh, October 14 – 16 at the Southern Industrial display and Annual State Fair. The lowest possible rates have been furnished by the railroads and there will be no obstacle in the way of those who wish to revisit the old scenes and renew the tender associates of past years. At the State Fair thousands of our people will assemble and it will be the opportunity of a lifetime to see the greatest number of friends. Excursions will run from Raleigh to all parts of the state. We want 23,262 North Carolinians now living in the great state of Alabama to revisit the old North state. Remember your opportunity, October 14 – 16 and write the secretary and treasurer for particulars. P. M. WILSON, Secretary and Treasurer Athens Courier: At the meeting in the court house last Saturday the Confederate soldiers were requested to come within the bar as many s could find seats, and the remainder to occupy the front benches ha the number present might be estimated. One old “Confed” who had seen the roughest and who knew something of the easy time had by Rody’s command asked the question. “Where shall Rody’s bull pups sit?” Bob Mason who was one of the aforesaid “pups” readily responded “At the rear, sir.” This ready remark brought down the house and the chair amid applause, invited Bob’s boys to come to the front for one time in at least. There were many of the old soldiers present who looked none the worse for the duty done for their county. All seemed in high size over the prospects of a reunion and it will be a success in every particular no doubt. It is well known that practice in looking at distant objects improves the eyesight………… DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP The co-partnership heretofore existing between W. S. COX and A. J. HOUSE is this day dissolved by W. S. COX buying the entire interest of A. J. HOUSE. W. S. COX, Millport, Ala. Aug. 14, 1889 Ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure for Consumption NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT The State of Alabama, Lamar County In Chancery, at Vernon, Ala. Eleventh District, Northwestern Chancery Division. CAROLINE HERRIN, by next friend ALLEN WALLACE, complainant Versus JAMES HERRIN, Defendant In this case, it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavits of JOHN D. MCCLUSKY to the best of his knowledge and belief say that the defendant JAME S HERRIN is a non-resident of this state and that his place of residence is unknown to complainant and further that in the belief of said affiant, the defendant JAMES HERRIN is over the age of twenty-one years. It is there ordered by the Register that publication be made in the Vernon Courier a newspaper published in the county of Lamar at Vernon once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring him the said JAMES HERRIN to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 24th day of August AD 1889 or in thirty days thereafter a decree pro confesso may be taken against him. Done at office, in Vernon this 17th day of July AD 1889. JAS. M. MORTON, Register Ad for Dr. J. H. McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment 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 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. 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 GEORGE E. BROWN 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 Ad for New Home Sewing machine – picture of sewing machine PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. ----------(small news items)------------ A DUEL FOUGHT – By Prominent Railroad Men, but No Blood Was Spilled WEEKLY GLEANINGS – general news items VERY ESTHETIC – A Man who had Too Strong a Penchant for Curiosities Q---R MEDICINES THE COLOR OF BIRDS UNDER A LION’S PAW GENERAL NEWS – news from various parts of the world DREADED CATERPILLARS NOTES AND COMMENTS There seems to be a Sunday closing movement sweeping over the country. In Cincinnati the authorities have succeeded for a t least one Sunday in closing not only the liquor store but also the stores of the cigar dealers and confectioners. The barbers Association is making an effort to close all the barber shops in that city also on Sunday ------------ LICORICE ROOT SUNSTROKE PRUDEST SWALLOWS ACUTENESS OF SMELL A PREHISTORIC RELIC – (at Fort Wingate – Arizona) REVEN------ AN AFRICAN ------ SUPERSTITION IN JAPAN PAGE 3 SOMEWHAT STRANGE – strange news items A WIND-BORED TUNNEL REV. DR. TALMAGE – “Outwitted by the World” – Preached at Livingston, Montana Ad for Eagle Bird ground coffee Ad for Bradfield female Regulator Ad for Dr. Lobb, Ad for Plantation Engines Ad for Dutcher Fly Killer Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Pennyroyal Pills Ad for Bryant & Stratton Business College Ad for Family Atlas Small advertisements PAGE 4 – **** (VERY LIGHT – CAN JUST BRELY READ THE PAGE)***** THE COURIER Published Every Thursday LOCALS Dominoes is the game in town at present Capt. J. S. MCEACHIN visited west Point, Miss this week. Prof. O. R. HOOD is visiting his home in St. Clair County this week. One marriage license this week – GEORGE A. FREE and MARY E. SHAW. Capt. J. D. MCCLUSKEY attended Justice’s Court at Crews Depot Saturday. Join the military company boys, if for nothing else, just to please your girl. The Auxiliary singing meets at the Furnace Church Saturday and Sunday. Mr. T. J. YOUNG visited Crews Depot and Beaverton Saturday and Sunday last. Mr. CURG STRICKLAND visited his father, Mr. W. B. STRICKLAND the first of the week. Boys, now is the time to join the military company. You will regret it if you do not join. Mr. J. M. MORTON and family of Kennedy visited relatives in the vicinity of Vernon this week. Mr. and Mrs. DECKWITH of Mississippi are visiting Dr. C. C. BURNS and family in town this week. Mrs. DONNIE BANKHEAD and Miss HATTIE BROWN, of Sulligent were visiting in town the first of the week. See the call to the Thomas G. Jones Riflemen in today’s paper. It is important that every member be present. Mr. E. W. BROCK came home from Guin quite sick last week, but we are glad to note that he is improving. Rev. Mr. WILSON will hold a protracted meeting at Mt. Nebo Church beginning at 11 o’clock next Sunday. Mr. S. P. PENNINGTON moved his safe to Sulligent Monday and will open up his new store at that place in a few days. Mr. DON TEMPLE and Misses DOTTIE TEMPLE and IRA MARLER, of Shannon, Miss. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. WILL STRICKLAND this week. Sunday night being Rev. Mr. WILSON’S regular appointment in town a very good congregation gathered but was disappointed as there were no service. Mr. W. R. LANGLEY, an enterprising farmer living north of town brought to our office on Monday morning two open bolls of cotton, the first of the season. It is reported that the court house at Crews Depot is completed and it is said to be about the best court house in the county. A mortgage for $2,000,000 on the rolling stock and equipment of the Georgia Pacific railroad was filed in the Probate office for record Tuesday. The 28th inst. will close the time allowed soldiers and widows in which to make application for relief under the act of the legislature for their benefit. A very enthusiastic meeting of the military part the community was held at the court house on last Friday. A full company was organized and the uniforms will be ordered next week. Three applicants for the free scholarship at the Peabody Normal College at Nashville were examined during last week’s Institute. Messrs. T. J. YOUNG, W. A. BURNS and JOHN BLACK were the applicants. Mrs. HILSON, the woman preacher who has been haranguing the people of Fayette county for some time past in now in Lamar. She preached at Richmond three miles east of town on last Sunday. In reference to the reports in circulation concerning the postmaster-ship at this place, we have endeavored to get a correct statement, and in an interview with Mr. J. B. MACE, who is reported as being an applicant for the place, he said he had not made application for the place and knew no reason why the reports should be circulated. BEET THIS Circuit Clerk R. E. BRADLEY gathered out of his garden Wednesday morning a beet measuring 31 inches in circumference and weighing twelve pounds. It is thought about four pounds of the beet had rotted away, which would give it a total weight of sixteen pounds. Who can beat this? FROM DETROIT Misses GEORGIA ROBINSON and JULIA CANTRELL of Quincy, Miss have been spending a few days in town but will return home tomorrow to the regret of many of our young gallants. The entire community was sadly shocked by the receipt of a telegram last Friday from Tupelo announcing the death of Mr. J. R. YOUNG. His remains followed on Saturday’s train and was interred at Wesley Chapel Sunday. Mr. YOUNG was born and reared near here. He grew up a model man, married one of the best young ladies in the community, moved to Lee County, Miss. a few years since where he has been successful farmer and one of the best citizens of the county, loved by his neighbors, as was proved by the number that followed his remains to the grave. He leaves a wife and two small children who will spend a while with her father Squire M. L. DAVIS, before she returns to her desolate home and it is to her and the aged parents that we especially extend our sympathy. “CLIP” Detroit, Ala. August 15, 18889 THE INSTITUTE The session of the Institute closed Friday at 12 n. That the Institute will result in great good to this county no one will attempt to deny. The instruction given to teachers by the instructors will be diffused over the whole county and throughout the entire school system. The Instruction give covered every point in teaching which confronts a teacher in school life. Besides the talk to teachers parents and children came in for a share of instruction. All who attended the Institute agree in pronouncing a very entertaining and instructive meeting and felicitate Prof. WILKERSON on having been successful in securing the Institute at Vernon. The following resolutions were adopted at the close of the sessions: Dr. B. F. REED Resolved: that we extend our thanks to the instructors of the Institute, Dr. J. H. PHILLIPS, Prof. N. W. BATES and I. W. MCADORY, for the practical and stimulating instruction that they have presented to the teachers; and to Prof. O. R. HOOD and Supt. B. H. WILKERSON for their untiring efforts for the comfort and happiness of the teachers in attendance. Prof. N. W. BATES – Resolved, that we tender our thanks to Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS and the young ladies and gentlemen of Vernon for the choice music that enlivened the session of the Institute. Prof. P. M. MCNEIL Resolved, that we tender our heartfelt thanks to the people of Vernon for their generous hospitality so freely extended to the teachers at this Institute. Prof. M. W. BATES Resolved, that a copy of the above resolutions be furnished the Vernon Courier for publication. The following is an additional list of the teacher attending: B. F. REED, W. H. CASH, W. D. HANKINS, J. J. COLVIN, W. G. WOODS, W. J. WMOLLOY, WM. GUIN, misses RAMA LACY, VENIA HUGHEY and CORNELIA HUGHEY, Prof. S. M. SPRUILL and P. M. MCNEIL The footing up of the tax book has been made, and from it we get the fooling facts about Lamar County. The total number of acres of land assessed is 357,205, total value $407,832; number of town lots 564; value $40,409; total value of real estate, $508,241. The total value of taxable personal property is $961,033.51. The total value of exempt personal property $143,927. State tax on real estate for 1889 -----, state tax on personal $1,324.65 giving a total of $6,611.73. Te county tax is the same as the state, which gives the county $6,611.73. To operate on during the next year. The number of polls is 1,535, giving $2,362.50 poll tax for next year which make the total amount of tax to collect is the county this year $15,525.96. Under the head of exempt property we find – household and kitchen furniture valued at $56,594; mechanical tools and farming implements, valued at $7,489; wagons, carts and other vehicles valued at $17,798; oxen and cattle 3,932 valued at $11,258; hogs, 10,072 valued at $13,127; sheep, 4,950 valued at $4,664. Under the head of taxable property we find the following: Horses 2635 valued at $84,712; mules 959 valued at $55,510; oxen and cattle 9,778 valued at $20,036; hogs 545 valued at $697; sheep 1,483 valued at $1,387; goats 573 at $323; wagons, carts etc valued at $6,155. The above are only a few items in the way of property, but they serve to show that over one third of the personal property is exempt from taxation. While of the $964,033.91 of taxable personal property, $652,927.79 is the value of the railroads in the county leaving only $300,105 worth of taxable personal property in the county. Of the $15,525.94 tax collected in this county the railroads pay nearly one half - or $6271. A comparison with last year’s assessment gives the following: The total number of acres of land in ‘88 was 364,200 in ‘89 357,295, showing a decrease of 6,995 acres. The total value of real estate in ‘88 was $483,140 for ‘89 $508,241 showing an increase of value over last year of $25,161. The total value of taxable personal property in ‘89 was $810,381 in ‘89 $964,038 showing a gain of $141,649. The number of polls in ‘88 was 1,450 giving $2,235, in 1889 3,535 giving $2,302.50 showing a gain of 45 polls. While the great increase in value has taken place, the amount of tax collected this year will not be $100 more than was collected last year. This is owing to the reduction in the tax rate, which is only four and one half mills this year, while it was five mills last year. Or in other words, where you paid one dollar last year you will only pay ninety cents this year. HARVEST EXCURSION to Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Colorado and the West. The Memphis Route (Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham, and Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis R. R), will give a series of Half Rate Excursions, as follows: Aug. 6 and 20; Sept. 10 and 24, and Oct. 8, 1889. Tickets will be sold for one fare for the round trip, and will be good 30 days for return. See excursion bills for full detailed information. For Excursion bills, maps and time table folders with copy of Missouri and Kansas Farmer, address H. D. Ellis, Gen’l Agent, 339 Main St. , Memphis, Tenn. NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court Estate of MOSES J. GRAVES, Deceased Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of August AD 1889, by the Hon. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of the Probate Court of Lamar County, motion in hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be forever barred. JOHN E. GRAVES, JOHN ROBERTSON JURORS FOR FALL TERM Grand Jurors R. C. RECTOR Town Beat B. F. COLLINS Lawrence Beat F. F. SIZEMORE Sizemore Beat W. H. CANTRELL Brown’s Beat J. P. STANFORD Good Beat HENRY REAL, Sen. Henson Beat JAMES DAVIS Millville beat J. W. NOE Pine Springs Beat GREEN BANKHEAD Moscow Beat A. L. BOX Military Springs Beat W. J. MOLLOY Betts beat JOHN Q. JONES Trull’s beat A. D. TRAPP Vail’s Beat R. C. NOBLE Millport Beat M. L. COONS Steen’s beat JOHN C. GUIN Strickland’s Beat ABNER SMITH Wilson’s Beat PETIT JURORS MOSES HOLLIS Town beat RILEY HOOTS Town Beat S. H. JACKSON Lawrence Beat W. W. MADDOX Lawrence Beat THOS. SIZEMORE Sizemore Beat S. M. COLLIER Sizemore beat W. F. ELLIOTT Browns beat JAMES WHITE Goode Beat I.. M. HENSON Henson’s Beat J. F. SHAEFFER Henson’s Beat SCOTT COLLIER Pine Springs Beat ROBT. TURMON Pine Springs beat DAVID MOORE Moscow Beat JOHN MARCHBANKS Moscow Beat D. C. MORRIS Military Springs GUS SMITH Military Springs J. T. MCMANUS Bets J. H. STACY Betts ANDREW PORTER Trull’s beat JOHN FLEMMING Trull’s beat W. C. WINTERS Vail’s Beat LUKE CADDELL Vail’s Beat W. H. CONNER Millport Beat J. N. PROPST Millport Beat J. B. HARTON Steen’s beat M. H. HODGE Steen’s beat B. V. MCDANIEL Strickland’s Beat WALTER SHACKLEFORD Strickland’s Beat A. S. FIELDS Wilson’s Beat L. L. LENDERMAN Wilson’s beat Ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL LAND The state of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court - July 20, 1889 Estate of D. C. HANKINS, Deceased To: M. A. HANKINS, C. W. HANKINS, LUELLA HANKINS, J. S. HANKINS, DELLA BARROW and husband, THOS. BARROW, JAMES HANKINS and DORA HANKINS who reside at Garvin, Wise County, Texas. You will take notice that this day came R. C. NOEL administrator of said estate, and filed his application in due form and under oath, praying for an order of sale of certain land described therein, and belonging to said estate, for the purpose of paying debts, upon the ground that the same cannot be equitably divided among the heirs of said decedent. It is ordered that the 30th day of August 1889 be appointed a day for hearing such application at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court Estate of D. C. HANKINS, deceased Letters of administration of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of July AD 1889 by the Hon. W. A. YOUNG Judge of the Probate court of Lamar County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred. R. C. NOLEN, Administrator. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT The State of Alabama, Lamar County In Chancery, at Vernon, Ala., Eleventh District Northwestern Chancery Division CHARLES D. ALEXANDER, Complainant Vs MARY ANN ALEXANDER, defendant In this cause it is made to appear to the Register by affidavit of J. S. MCEACHIN, Solicitor for complainant, that the defendant’s place of residence is unknown, and further that in the belief of said affiant, the defendant 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 and state aforesaid, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring the said MARY ANN ALEXANDER to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 23rd day of August AD 1889, or in thirty days thereafter a decree pro confesso may be taken against her. Done at office, in Vernon this 29th day of July AD 1889 JAMES M. MORTON, Register NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville Alabama August 8, 1889 Notice is hereby given that the following named setter has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made the Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar county, Ala at Vernon, Alabama on September 28, 1889, viz: No. 12485 CORNELIUS HOLLIMAN for the E ½ of NW ¼ Sec 32 T 14 R 14 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: GEORGE K. THOMAS, JOSEPH H. THOMAS, BERT HANKINS, SAMUEL BARNES, all of Vernon, Ala. W. C. WELLS, Register W. B. SPANN, of Lamar County, Alabama with MAX NATHAN , Manager for VICTOR BUSECK dealer in Wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco, No. 63 Main street, Columbus, Mississippi. Will be pleased to wait on his friend from Lamar and adjoining counties. Special attention given to the Jug trade. VERNON INSTITUTE – Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama. O. R. HOOD, President. This School of high grade will open its next session September 2, 1889, with a faculty of well equipped teacher. It has the resources necessary for a complete practical education. The buildings are to be enlarged and fitted up with the best improved furniture. The methods of Instruction will be in accordance with the latest and best methods, as graduates of Normal Colleges will be employed. The principal being a graduate of one of the most through Normal Colleges in the South, will conduct the normal department, the purpose of which is to prepare young men and women to teach. Another attractive feature of the Institution is the Music Department, conducted by Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS. In Mrs. SHIELDS the Institute has quite an acquisition, as she possessed the rare attainment of the celebrated German methods of teaching Instrumental music. Vernon is noted for its healthfulness, morals and the general culture of her people. Expenses, Board $6.50 and $7.00 a month; tuition, $1.50 to $5.00. For catalogue address: B. H. WILKERSON, secretary or O. R. HOOD, President. Ad for North-Western Sleigh Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (picture of sleigh) YOUR ATTENTION is called to the following offer which we make for the benefit of our subscribers…………… 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…………….. GUIN NORMAL HIGH SCHOOL – Guin, Alabama. A method of high grade for the education of both sexes, and the training of teachers for public and other schools. The course of study is practical. The theory and Practice of teaching receives careful attention throughout the course. Vocal Music and Calisthenics are taught. No teacher is thoroughly equipped for his work, without training in these branches. Students will be afforded good Literary and Debating Society privileges. Tuition per month as follows: Primary $1.25 Elementary $1.50 Practical $2.00 High school $2.50 Classics $3.00 Instrumental Music $3.00 Boarding low - $6.50 to $8.00 per month. No school offers superior advantages to educate the young. The location is remarkably healthy, and the people are social and refined. We guarantee satisfaction to all. Able assistants in all departments. Fall term opens October 14, 1889. For circular s and fuller information, address the Principal. J. R. GUIN 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. Ad for Philadelphia Sewing Machine – picture of sewing machine 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 – picture of rifle 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/theverno263nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ File size: 33.2 Kb