Lamar County AlArchives News.....Vernon Courier - (Local) April 1, 1887 ************************************************ 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 October 27, 2007, 5:07 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And HIstory April 1, 1887 Microfilm Ref Call #371 Microfilm Order #M1992.4966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE VERNON COURIER ALEX A. WALL, Editor and Publisher VERNON, LAMAR CO, ALA. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1887 VOL. I. NO. 45 Subscription $1.00 Per Year PAGE 1 COASTING – POEM --- STRONGHOLD – The Great Fortress of Gibraltar SUGAR IN THE COURT – joke Geese are great grazers and will eat almost as much grass as a cow. AMONG THE GAS-WELLS - Brilliant Illumination of the Whole Sky by Hissing Tongues of Flame SAVE THE BUTTONS – An Excellent Plan for Making a Collection of These Useful Little Articles HYGIENE VERSUS MEDICINE ENGAGING A MISTRESS – joke AMONG THE ALEUTS – Hunting Sea-Otter Along the Shores of Ounalaska Island, Alaska Joke PITH AND POINT – jokes VANISHED LANDMARKS – Anecdote PAGE 2 THE COURIER ALEX A. WALL, Editor and Proprietor Vernon, Alabama Friday, April 1, 1887 The Age says: Senator Sherman made no new converts by his speech in Birmingham. Everybody here knew him as a man of great ability, and so he proved himself in a measure in his speech to a Birmingham audience. But after all he showed himself a sly partisan, and the manner in which he permitted himself to be boosted by Gen. Waner, when the case was ostensibly non- partisan, was not at all creditable to the reputed wisdom of the Ohio party leader. Sheffield, March 24 – Mr. Belton Mickel, a distinguished civil engineer of Miss., was in Sheffield today, for the purpose of taking the initiatory steps toward the building of the Sheffield & Seaboard railroad, which road is to be built at an early date as far Aberdeen, Miss. Major Belton has been selected as the engineer-in-chief for this projected route, and his object at Sheffield is to organize his corps and begin work in about ten days. He stated to your correspondent that it would take about thirty to sixty days to complete the survey, and that the contractors would probably follow him. “In your opinion, Major, how low long will it be before this projected road is finished?” “About eighteen months or two years.” LAWYERS SHOOT EACH OTHER Charleston, S. C. – March 25 – At Newberry today while a trial was progressing before Trial Justice Blease, George Johnstone and Jon B. Jones, the attorneys representing the parties to the suit, pulled their pistols and opened fire on each other. Nine shots were fired. Johnstone was hot through the right ear, in the left arm and in the thigh, but was not seriously hurt. Jones was shot through the body and perhaps fatally wounded. In trying to stop the firing, Lawyer Croller had three holes shot through his clothing. The court room was crowded at the time of the affray. Both Johnstone and Jones are highly connected and among the most prominent men in the community. SENATOR SHERMAN AND HIS MAN AND BROTHER Birmingham, March 22 – The Sherman party moved from the Florence Hotel this morning under somewhat sensational circumstances. A number of negroes called during the morning to see the Senator, and in every case Mr. Cowin, the proprietor, whose positive character is well known down in the cane broke country where he used to live refused to allow them to go up. Gen. Willard Warner, who is here looking after Mr. Sherman’s entertainment, hearing of the action, went to Mr. Cowin and asked him about it. Mr. Cowin replied that Senator Sherman couldn’t entertain his colored friends in his house, where upon the party paid up and went to the Metropolitan Hotel. The young men with Mr. Sherman were pretty hot about the “indignity’ and made a great deal of noise about the Metropolitan bar room. SHERMAN’S RECEPTION Yesterday morning a number of colored citizens called on Senator Sherman at the Metropolitan hotel, where he received them in his room. Samuel R. Lowry delivered an address of welcome, when was replete with fulsome flattery of the Ohio Senator. Mr. Sherman replied briefly expressing his pleasure at meeting the colored citizens and predicted that the time would yet come when they would be recognized as men and citizens of the Untied States, free and equal with all men. Page 2 Column 2 REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY The State of Alabama, Lamar County Circuit Court, Spring Term, 1887 To Hon. S. H. SPROTT, Judge Presiding. The Grand Jury empanelled and sworn at this tem, having endeavored to discharge the duties incumbent on them, respectfully submit the following summary of their labors. We have investigated all violators of law which have come to our knowledge so far the attendance of witnesses could be procured, and returned bills in all cases of felonies, and in all cases of misdemeanors which in our opinion the public good required prosecution. We have investigated 87 cases, returned 54 bills, and examined 107 witnesses. A number of cases have been docketed where we could not procure the attendance of a single witness; they having evaded the process of the court as we have good reason to believe. We hope the good citizens of the county will do all in their power to change public sentiment in this respect. The Justices of the Peace have not been as prompt in reporting their dockets to the Grand jury as they should have done. This report should be made within the first three days of the first week of the court; and we hope that they will do this hereafter, or the Grand Jury might adjourn before they report, and they be indicted. We have made a personal inspection of the condition of the county jail and found that all the requirements of law relative to the safe keeping and comfort of the prisoners have been compiled with, so far as lay in the power of the jailor. The reports to us from the Probate Judge and Circuit Clerk show that this has generally been the case since the last tem of the Court. The County Treasurer and Superintendent of Education have both submitted a statement of the condition of their respective offices, which we hereto attach and submit as a part of this report. The books of the different county officers have undergone such an examination as the limited time at our disposal permitted, and we found them well and neatly kept and no illegal fees charged. We have examined the bonds of all the county of officers and report them in legal form and sufficiently secured. In conclusion we tender our tanks to your Honor for the able and explicit charge received, which has facilitated our work greatly. We further state and tender our thanks for the efficient aid of Mr. A. G. SOUTH, Solicitor, aided by Mr. E. W. COLEMAN, and would state we very much regret the loss of T. W. COLEMAN, former Solicitor, but feel much grateful by his place being so ably filled by Mr. A. G. SMITH, present incumbent. All of which is respectfully submitted, asking a discharge. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, Foreman COUNTY TREASURERS REPORT To The Honor. Grand Jury of Lamar County, Ala. Spring Term, 1887 The following is a statement of the Financial condition of the county to date. Came into my hands of county funds from all sources since last settlement, Nov. 9, 1886. Total Debits $2963.52 Cr. By amt. vouchers on the $3271.0 Cr by Bal due treas at last settlement 237.15 Cr. By Commissions 163.75 Total Credits $3692.10 $2693.51 Bal. due Treasurer $728.58 Amt of funds on deposit $745.30 Fine and Forfeiture Fund To bal on hand at last settlement $16.79 Came into hand since last settlement 293.55 Total Debits 300.31 Cr. By amt. vouchers on file 265.29 $252.57 Commissions on amt. 12.72 Total Credits 265.29 To bal on hand this day $33.50 Registered indebtedness $2628.57 Respectfully submitted, L. M. WIMBERELY, County Treasurer REPORT OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION 1886-7 To overplus from last year 161.50 1886-7 amt. Poll tax rec. from T. C. 1561.43 1886-7 Rec on Auditor’s warrant 1979.81 ½ 1886-7 Total amt rec from all sources 3708.74 ½ 1886-7 By vouchers on hand 1280.87 Balance 2427.87 ½ I am glad to report that the educational interest in the county is increasing. Respectfully submitted, B. H. WILKERSON, Co. Supt of Education The Lamar County Medical Association convened at the Court House at one o’clock p. m. Wednesday March 30th 1887. Members present, Drs. W. L. MORTON, pres., M. W. MORTON, Sec. and Treas; R. J. REDDEN, County Health Officer; W. H. KENNEDY, Pres. B. Senors; J. O. KENNEDY, J. I. BRAKSDALE, W. F. ELLIOTT, R. S. KIRK, D. W. BOX, and other physicians present, who were not members. The Society was called to order by the President, and order of business run through with some of the work being postponed. DR. R. S. KIRK was admitted to membership; Dr. W. H. KENNDEY resigned as Pres of B of Censors in consequence of the distance, to the county site. Dr. W. F. EILLIOTT was elected as Censor to fill vacancy, caused by the resignation of Dr. K. Dr. J. S. STANLEY was elected delegate to State Med. Association to be holden at Tuskaloosa, April 12, 136, and 14. Dr. R. J. REDDEN was elected alternate. M. W. MORTON, Sec. Column 3 Cotton! Cotton! Cotton! S. E. WEIR & Co. Kennedy, Alabama Pay highest prices for cotton, country produce, &c, and sell all goods at rock bottom prices Fancy prints 4 ½ @ 7 Ladies Hats 25c to $3.00 Brown Domestic 7/8 5c Men’s hats, 25c to $3.50 Brown Domestic 4-4, 6c Kip Boots, $1.75 to $3.50 Cotton Checks, 6 ½ @ 7 ½ Kip Brogans, $1.00 to $3.15 8 oz Osnaburg, 10c Best Brogans, $1.25 Dress goods, all styles and prices Men’s and boys clothing, latest styles and lowest prices. Muzzle and breech loading guns, $2.50 to $35. Stoves with full line of fixtures, $10.00 to $20.00. We keep constantly on hand a full stock of bridles, saddles, harness, &c. Also good and fresh line of groceries, such as salt, flour, meat, lard, sugar, coffee, and all shelf goods, that we will sell as low as any market. Bring us our cotton and produce and we will pay you the highest cash price for same and sell you any and all goods kept in a first-class store, as cheap as money will buy them in any market. You will find it to your interest to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. Mr. GARLAND SMITH will be found always on hand to serve his friends and the public. S. E. WEIR & CO. W. G. RICHARDS & Son – Dealers in general merchandise and country produce. Fernbank, Alabama. Not in favor of two weeks court, but selling goods low for cash. Headquarters for dry goods, notions, general merchandise, hats, caps, boots, shoes & clothing. Choice family groceries, including the best coffees, crockery, queensware, earthen and wooden ware, and a thousand and one “Nick Nack’s” which can not be enumerated always in stock. A car load of flour just received, which will be sold at a small margin above cost. We mean business, and I will sell any and all of our goods at rock-bottom prices. Columbus prices paid for cotton, hides, chickens, eggs, and all country produce. Please ask for what you want, we like to show our goods. Clothing and hats. When you want a first-class article in the clothing line or a first class shirt or hat, call upon the clothing and hat store where you can select from a very large, nice stock of all kinds of goods for men’s wear. We deal especially in men’s goods, fitting a man from head to foot. We carry suits from $6.00 to $30.00. We have attached to our store a Tailoring Department, with a large stock of piece goods and trimmings to make suits to order. Call and see us when in the city. BUTLER & TOPP, No. 55 Main, Columbus, Miss. Fall and Winter Goods. F. OGDEN & Son. Cansler, Alabama. Dry goods, boots, and shoes. Dress goods, prints, notions, etc. Also keep constantly on hand, flour, meat, sugar, and coffee all of which will be sold as cheap as the cheapest. A fine line of snuff and tobacco and in fact everything usually kept in a first-class dry goods store. Give us a call and be convinced that we mean what we say. We wish to call especial attention to our wool carder which is now in first-class repair. We have with us Mr. W. T. TROTTER, an experienced hand in carding, and who will take pleasure in giving prompt attention to all wool brought to our carder. F. OGDEN & Son. Cansler, Ala. Column 4 Established 1867. Cash Store. A. A. SUMMERS, Special announcement for Fall and Winter. The best selected stock of general merchandise ever brought to Vernon. Now on exhibition fine clothing and dress goods at giving away prices, hosiery and furnishing goods at astonishingly low prices. A fine line of notions in abundance at a great discount. No lady can afford to buy elsewhere before seeing my goods and prices. Bargains in shoes, boots, and hats, never heard of before in Vernon. A full line of medicines, hardware, and goods of general utility. Call and see the attraction for yourself. COLUMBUS MARBLE WORKS. Monuments and Headstones of every description furnished to order with the best of stock. I invite orders for anything in my line from all parts of the country. Don’t be deceived before calling at my yard, for seeing is satisfaction. Everything warranted. LIST OF PRICES OF PLAIN HEADSTONES LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS 3 ft. 0 in. x 1 ft 0 in x 2 in $12 3 ft 6 in. x 1 ft 2 in x 2 in $15 4 ft. 0 in. x 1 ft. 4 in x 2 in $20 5 ft 0 in. x 1 ft 6 in x 2 in $25 All work done on short notice. Material and work warranted the best. Correspondence solicited. W. H. NEWLON, Columbus, Miss. OTTLEY & NEWBY Dealers in Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Guns, Pistols, Powder, Shot, Steel, Iron, nails, Castings, Sash , doors, blinds, and a full line of stoves and tinware. Special attention paid to the repairing of tin work. No. 51 Market Street, Columbus, Miss. W. B. SPANN of Lamar County with NATHAN & OPPENHEIMER Whole sale & Retail Dealers in Staple & Fancy Groceries, Tobacco, cigars, plantation supplies, etc. Wholesale dealers in liquors, wines, etc. Columbus, Miss. Note: I respectfully solicit my friends from all parts of the country to call in and see me when in the city. Will sell you goods at a very small margin above cost. I am ever thankful to my customers for the past favors. – W. B. SPANN L. S. METCALF, with T. O. BURRIS, Columbus, Miss. Groceries, Dry goods & shoes, hats & caps & clothing. Note: I respectfully ask my friends of Lamar and Marion to give me a call when in the city. Will sell you goods at a very small margin above cost. L. S. METCALF. J. A. JORDAN of Lamar County in now connected with TROST & SOLOMON Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Wines, Liquors, Cigars, & Tobacco. Columbus, Miss. Call and see him before purchasing elsewhere. WALKER & DONOGHUE, Dealers in Staple and Fancy groceries and plantation supplies Columbus Miss. Keep constantly on had a full supply of all goods usually kept in a first-class grocery house. Give us a call when you are in the city. Mr. GEO. TAYLOR is connected with the above firm and will be pleased to see his friends and will sell them goods at rock bottom prices. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL Located in the live and growing town of Kennedy on the Georgia Pacific Rail Road. The moral and religious influences surrounding this school are unsurpassed in any part of the state. Boarders can find pleasant homes in refined families at very reasonable rates. The first session will commence on Monday Nov. 1st, 1886 and continue for a term of ten scholastic months. TUITION PRIMARY: Embracing Orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Geography, and Primary Arithmetic, per month, $1.50 INTERMEDIATE: Embracing English Grammar, Intermediate Geography, Physiology, History of U. S., Practical Arithmetical and Elementary Algebra, per month $2.00. ADVANCED GRADE: Embracing Higher Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Rhetoric, Elocution, and Latin, per month, $2.50. An incidental fee of 25 cents, per session. Special attention will be given to those who expect to engage in teaching and preparing boys and girls to enter college. Tuition due at expiation of each quarter. For further particulars address J. C. JOHNSON, Principal, Kennedy, Ala. Ad for Dr. J. H. McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment PAGE 3 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LAMAR DIRECTORY ALEXANDER COBB Judge of Probate R. E. BRADLEY Circuit Clerk S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer D. J. LACY Tax Collector W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor JAMES M. MORTON Reg. in Chancery B. H. WILKERSON Co. Supt of Ed. R. L. BRADLEY Representative ALEXANDER COLLINS Coroner N. L. TRULL, County Surveyor COMMISSIONERS R. W. YOUNG W. M. MOLLOY ALBERT WILSON SAMUEL LOGGAINS S. J. SHIELDS – Attorney-at-law and Solicitor in Chancery. Vernon, Alabama. Will practice in the Courts of Lamar and the counties of the District. Special attention given to collection of claims. 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. NESMITH & SANFORD, Attorneys-at-law will practice in all the Courts of Lamar, Fayette, and adjoining counties. THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala. J. B. SANFORD, Fayette, C. H., Ala. ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to collection of claims 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 LOCALS Quite a hail storm visited Vernon last Sabbath evening. We have a very interesting article on the subject of Rail Roads which was written by Miss Lillian ------ of Columbus, and which we hope to publish soon. By a letter received from J. R. BANKHEAD, we are pleased to mention that he is now doing business with Mr. B. PITTS, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, Aberdeen, Miss. Mr. BANKHEAD is a most efficient business man young man, and our merchants in this section will do well to patronize him. We are pleased to note the appointment of Capt. A. A. WALDEN, the Deputy U. S, Marshall officer ---- to headquarters at Fayette C. House Ala. Capt. WALDEN is a no--- and honorable gentleman, and ----- do his duty in every instance Major MIRK STONE of Pine Springs was in town this week, and --- JESSE CARTER, of Detroit, told us – good joke on the Major; we did in--- to give it, but may be we had better not, because the Major is a --- deal larger than ye editor. Court will adjourn this morning with a cleaner docket than for a --- years. Solicitor SMITH this morning appointed Capt. SHIELDS County Solicitor. A good appointment. Col. S. M. MEEK, the great criminal lawyer of Miss is in attendance to court this week. Mr. JOHN HONES, of Fayette C. House was in town this week. He is proprietor of the Jones House, which is a popular resort for all travelers. Mr. W. B. SPANN, of Columbus, has been on a visit to his family near town for a week or tow. He represents a solid substantial house, that of Nathan & Oppinheimer. Mr. W. F. HAMILTON, has the best young horse in Millville beat. Judge COBB had a very severe attack of colic last Saturday night. --- which he suffered greatly. We are pleased to see him up at this writing. Dr. J. R. GUIN, of Wayside, was here to see us this week. Our friends Messrs. JOHN ABERNATHY and ROSCO HARRINGTON in to see us this week. Congressman J. H. BANKHEAD was in town this week shaking hands with his multitude of friends. He honored the Courier office with ---eall. Dr. LUKE GUIN of St. Joseph, Mo, is on a visit to his mother in town. The Dr. is a refined and intelligent gentleman, and we were pleased to make his acquaintance. Column 2 Col. K. T. BROWN, of Hamilton, is visiting his son, Dr. W. A. BROWN. We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. MARTIN LAWRENCE, who met her death on last Monday night from sever burns received during the evening while endeavoring to extinguish a fire that was burning the fence of the field of her husband. While thus engaged her clothing was ignited and she was so severely burned before aid could reach her that she died from the effects. Mrs. Lawrence was a lady esteemed and loved by all who knew her. A devout Christian, a devoted mother and wife, and estimable in all the qualities that go to make a perfect woman. We tender our sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and family. Mr. JAMES LAWRENCE died at his home five miles ear of town, on last Wednesday. LOST – One piece log-chain with hook on one end. Finder please return to G. W. RUSH The case of the State vs. T. J. BAIRD, after a trial of two days resulted in a mistrial. The contest was long and ardent. The State was ably represented by Messrs. COLEMAN and SMITH. The prosecution of the States side was made by Mr. EZRA COLEMAN in a terse concise and vigorous manner. He was followed by Capt. MCCLUSKEY for the defense who made his argument Wednesday night, making a forcible speech which was commended by all who heard it. On Thursday morning Col MEEK closed in a vigorous and eloquent speech for the defense, and Mr. A. G. SMITH the youthful looking and handsome solicitor closed for the state, making a strong and concise argument, vigorous and pointed. He fairly won his spurs and all who heard him prophecy a brilliant career as prosecuting officer in this district. Judge SPROUT in his usual lucid manner charged the jury which after deliberating all day Thursday finally reported that they could not agree, whereupon a mistrial was entered, and we will have a war of logic again this fall. Column 3 Dr. B. H. SMOTHERS of Bylor, Ala. called to see us Tuesday. Mr. SANDERS, photographer, will remain in Vernon only until the 9th inst. He goes to Kennedy Station then. Boarding. I am prepared to take boarders during court weeks. Neat rooms, a first-class table set with the best the market affords. Terms reasonable. HUGH PENNINGTON. On his regular days in the future Rev. Mr. HEWITT will preach at the church commencing at 7 o’clock PM Mr. T. R. LANGSTON desired the ginners in the county to remember he will commence to call on them about the 15th of April for the purpose of sharpening and repairing their gins. Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. By the way, the Wimberley Hotel is still open and prepared to feed half the citizens of Lamar Count Court week. Don’t forget this, and about meal time call around and fling up a 25c piece and get a square meal. FEED STABLE. I will fee horses at 20 cents for single feed, 2 feeds for 35 cents, or 50 cents per day. O. F. HALEY. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS State of Alabama, Lamar County In Probate Court, March 10th, 1887, the Tax Collector of said county has this day filed in my office a list of lands as delinquent for taxes for the year 1886. This is to notify all persons owning said lands that unless they appear at a Probate Court to be held at the court House in said county on the first Monday in April next, and show cause to the contrary, judgment will be rendered and order made authorizing said Tax Collector to sell said lands or so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay Taxes, Penalties and costs, which are as follows, to wit: (NOTE: not typing land descriptions, if interested contact me…) Names are: J. N. BLACK J. P. BAIRD CROWDER & NEWMAN J. P. CORBETT OWNER UNKNOWN J. M. ALMAN R. W. CAMP G. A. BERRYHILL J. R. WILDER & CO. MARY BINGHAM ESTATE W. H. HALL J. T. HILL J. B. HOLLIS L. D. BOOTHE S. J. LOFTIS JERRY RANDOLPH G. W. ROBERTSON W. H. BARTON H. M. BARTON BRIT MCDANIEL ALFRED DEBORAH Given under my hand 14th of March 1887. Alexander Cobb, Judge Of Probate Column 4 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. Ad for Dr. H. R. McLean’s Live rand Kidney Balm and Pellets PENSIONS J. D. MCCLUSKY, Esq. has associated with him Esq. H. S. BERLIN, a prominent attorney of the Washington City. These gentlemen will give close attention to the collection of Mexican War Pensions. A law has recently been passed in Congress granting Pensions to Mexican War veterans and their widows under the Pension laws. Application to J. D. MCCLUSKEY, Esq. will be promptly forwarded and looked after. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. February 25, 1887 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 of the Probate Court, at Vernon, on April 27, 1887; viz; WILLIAM T. RICKMAN, Homestead No. 10136, for the S. E. ¼, S E ¼, Sec 19 T17, R 15. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: T. J. SMITH, Arno, Lamar County, Al; J. S. WILSON, ABNER SMITH, and J. T. MORDECAI, of Fern Bank, Lamar County, Ala. J. G. HARRIS, Register KINGVILLE HIGH SCHOOL under the principalship of B. H. WILKERSON will open Oct. 25, 1886 and continue for a term of nine scholastic months. Rates of tuition as follows: PRIMARY: Embracing Orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Geography, and Primary Arithmetic, per month, $1.50 INTERMEDIATE: Embracing English Grammar, Intermediate Geography, Practical Arithmetic, Composition, and U. S. History, per month, $2.00 ADVANCED: Embracing Algebra, Geometry, Physiology, Rhetoric, Logic, Elocution, and Latin, per month $3.00. No incidental fee. Discipline will be mild but firm. Special attention will be given to those who wish to engage in teaching. Board in best families from $4.00 to $5.00. Tuition due every three scholastic months. For further information address B. H. WILKERSON, C. Supt., Principal. Kingville, Ala, Oct. 29, 1886 Column 5 Clothing! Clothing! At A. COBB & Son Dealer in General Merchandise. Ladies best fitting (picture of a corset) always in store, and at prices to suit the ladies. Our summer stock is complete – consisting of ladies fine dress goods, ladies shoes, men’s shoes, boots, hats, etc. Our stock of clothing of the best quality, which we are offering at a small margin above cost. We are selling cheap. We mean what we say. Don’t fail to call when you are in town. We have a lot of Iron Foot plows which we will sell very low (picture of iron foot plow). Very Respectfully. A. COBB & Son 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 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 THE FERNBANK HIGH SCHOOL under the Principalship of J. R. GUIN, will open Oct. 25, 1886 and continue for a term of Ten Scholastic months Rates of Tuition: PRIMARY: Embracing Orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Grammar, Primary Geography and Primary Arithmetic, per month $1.25. INTERMEDIATE: Embracing Brief English Grammar, Elementary Geography, Elementary Arithmetic, Letter Writing and Hygiene, per month, $1.50. PRACTICAL: Embracing English Grammar, Practical Arithmetic, Complete Geography, English Composition, U. S. History and Physiology, per month, $2.00. HIGH SCHOOL: Embracing Rhetoric, Elocution, Algebra, Natural Philosophy, Botany, Geology, Zoology, Hygiene, Physiology, Latin, &c, per month $2.50. Discipline will be firm. Special attention will be given to young men and women who wish to engage in teaching. Good board at $7.00 per month. No incidental fees. Tuition due every five months. Correspondence solicited. Address J. R. GUIN Fernbank, Ala. Lamar County Column 6 G. W. RUSH B. F. REED New Cash Store. BUSH & REED, Vernon, Alabama. Dealer in Dry goods and groceries, boots, and shoes, hats and caps, clothing, hardware, Queensware, etc. which is offered at bottom prices for cash or produce. Our stock of clothing is complete and first-class. A superb and well selected lot of notions. We have a large and handsome line of school books, also inks, pens, and paper. Always keep constantly on hand a full stock of Patent Medicines. J. T. STINSON & COMPANY. Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants. Columbus, Miss Ad for Mme. Demorest’s Reliable Patterns and Demorest Sewing Machine (picture of sewing machine) $19.50 Ad for Chicago Scale Co. (pictures of scales, wagon scales, sewing machines, safes, etc….) PAGE 4 THE INSTALLMENT PLAN – How Merchants Protect Themselves Against Questionable Would-Be Purchasers. ENGLISH VS AMERICAN GIRLS The Empress of Austria is not so eccentric as she was, which her subjects attribute to advancing years. CANNED SOUPS – Millions of Gallons Put Up Annually in the United States THE ENEMY OF WOMAN – (regarding complexions) IDEAS OF A PROFESSOR OF MUSIC PRINCESS LOUISE OF LORUE Princess Louise gave an undoubted impetus to fine art in Canada when she was there. She got to like the clear, cold climate, the effects of snow and frost on lake and forest, and the fast rushing and full-flowing rivers; but the accident she met with when riding in a covered sledge, by injuring her health, spoiled her capacity for enjoyment, and obliged her to return to Europe to seek at European watering-places a cure for nerves that were permanently affected. She quickly got to feel that the Canadians were of independent character and in the democracy current of the age, and with great affability adapted herself to their temper. SURPRSING IGNORANCE – joke A member of the London Astronomical Society has pointed out that the common assumption that a fragment of meteor dust no larger than a mustard seed may give the brilliancy of a first magnitude star is erroneous. To give that brightness at a distance of one hundred miles, about that at which meteors are usually seen, would require an electric lamp of ten thousand candle power. It is therefore probable that the smallest visible meteors have a surface equal to the incandescent portion of a one hundred candle power electric are, in not much greater. The wax figures representing the principal events in the life of Christ which escaped the flames during the burning of the Temple Theater are now the objects of great curiosity. The whole structure was destroyed except this portion of the muse. From Jayne Street the figures can be distinctly seen, as all the intervening walls have toppled over. How they ever passed through the intense heat without being affected is a mystery which some people are disposed to regard as all but supernatural. – [Philadelphia Call] A good colored clergyman in a Southern town prayed the other day that the indelicate might be made delicate, the intemperate, temperate, and the industrious, dustrious. CHASKA’S WIDOW – Stirring Incidents Recalled by the Death of an Indian Woman. THE GIRL OF TODAY – A Constant Theme for Admiration, Reflection and Congratulation INJUSTICE CORRECTED – Convincing Verification of Wide-Cast Public Statements Jokes and small ads Additional Comments: In order to get more papers transcribed I am focusing more on the local news from here on. I am putting the article titles of other articles. If you wish to know more what the article says, please contact me and I can get you a copy of the article. 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