Lamar County AlArchives News.....Vernon Courier June 17, 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 November 18, 2007, 9:55 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History June 17, 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, JUNE 17, 1887 VOL. II. NO. 1 Subscription $1.00 Per Year PAGE 1 LITTLE JIM – Poem ONLY A STUDENT - --- Tyro in the Science of Phrenology BLACK BIRCH WOOD – Its Use For Ornamental Purposes Highly Recommended A DOG’S FAITHFULNESS PITCH AND POINT – jokes NEW SEA SERPENT An Account of a Mysterious Creature Seen on the African Coast Count Joachin Pfell, the German African explorer, who has just left Germany as Governor-General of the Sumall country, gives the following account of a mysterious creature seen on the coast of the Ulanga district; “We often saw an animal in the water which we first believed to be a serpent from its movements, and from the fact that only now and then it appeared on the surface for a few seconds. Once, when we shot at it, we were surprised to see it rise out of the water and fly away. Afterwards we succeeded in obtaining one of the curious creatures. It was about the size of a large tame duck, with black plumage and a metallic luster. On its wings we noticed a few very light yellow feathers. The neck was very long and thin, and ended in a long, pointed beak, at the edge of which were tow rows of sharp teeth. AT first sight no head was visible, and the neck appeared only to end in a beak. the whole body of the bird is under water while swimming, only the long neck was seen. When it was frightened it disappeared altogether under the water, or flew rapidly away. Another peculiarity which we noticed was that when the bird had left the water it lay down on a bush with outstretched wings to get dry. The flesh of this creature has an unpleasant oily flavor.” – [Pall Mall Gazette] A STUDY OF SEED – The Numerous Advantages Of Change And Of Judicious Selection A REMARKABLE MAN – Wonderful Feats Of An Armless Resident Of Northern New York PERSONAL SUPERIORITY – The Unwisdom Of Self-Praise As Suggested By Solomon TAMALE PARTIES IN THE WEST The newest feature of social live in the extreme West is “tamale “parties. The “tamale” is a Mexican invention. The eatable portion is composed of coarsely-hashed chicken and a assort of dressing made of corn meal, raisins, pepper and olives. A small quantity of this mixture – enough to make a roll about the size of an ordinary ear of Indian corn – is then covered with cornmeal batter and rolled up in clean corn shucks. The shucks are firmly tied at each end, and the tamale then looks like a bog ear of corn in the husk. A quantity of tamales so constructed are then put into a kettle and boiled. When done it will be found that on opening out the corn-husks the tamale is enveloped in a corn-meal crust and looks like a small pudding boiled in a bag. Most Americans like the dish from the start. When properly made it is very appetizing. – [Chicago News] WIT DISPLAYED IN SIGNS A ring around the moon is said to be a sign of rain. And a ring around a girl’s finger is also a sign of reign. PAGE 2 THE COURIER ALEX A. WALL, Editor and Proprietor Vernon, Alabama Friday, June 17, 1887 Editor Courier: Dear Sir: I desire the use of your columns to again contradict the foul and slanderous impressions attempted to be made against the corporate authorities of Vernon through the News, in saying that no cognizance had been taken of the malconduct of Mr. A. A. WALL, which declaration I again declare to be untrue, for the facts in the case are that on the 11th day of Dec. 1886, I assessed a fine vs A. A. WALL of $2 and cost $3 for “squalling on the streets.” Also on the 31st of May 1887 I assessed another fine of the same size and for the same offense. All of this my docket shows, and is true, the unfounded and malicious charges of the adderlike “Vraisemblance” (sic) and organ to the contrary, notwithstanding. ED. NEWS – In regard to the statement made by him in the issue of 16th inst. I must say that I made no such admissions to him, for I already had fined Mr. WALL, but I told MCNATT that I had not raigned him up in a formal way but the fine had been assessed. Now in conclusion, as I have alluded to malice, I wish to say, that this shameful and great ado, has kindled out of malice that has been lurking in MCNATT’S breast ever since he was arraigned by the corporation for creating a disturbance, and every body knows that malice is blind to everything but mischief. I am a few days over 58 years old, and have held positions of public trust a great deal, but have never been accused of lying and public corruption before, and I ask the public generosity to accept this charge against me as an apology for the course I have pursued in the promises, and I hereby tender my thanks to the Ed. Of News for offering me the use of his columns, but decline to use them, for feat that he wishes to make it a basis of notoriety. Now Mc. If you had taken my advice the other day, there would have been none of this ado, and I do hope and pray that you would stop, and think before you further go. L. M. WIMBERLY, Vernon, Ala., June 17th, 1887 Ex-President W. A. Wheeler died at his home at Malone, N. Y. on the 4th inst. J. D. GRAY, a young man twenty-five years old committed suicide at Decatur on the 4th inst. by shooting himself through the head with a pistol. Three handsome young lady dentists have opened an office in Chicago, and are rushed with work. And they do say when one of these fairs get her arms around a fellow’s head and hugs him up tight and begins to yank at a tooth it doesn’t hurt a bit. One of the most interesting machines used in the laundries at Troy is called a “whizzer.” It dries clothes by making 1,000 revolutions a minute. One of these days the whizzer will be introduced into the editorial room, and the bore who persists in talking while the editor is busy up to his ears will be invited to get into the whizzer and dry up. The Troy Messenger says: At about 9 o’clock a few days since, just as Mr. J. P. CARTER had gotten into his house from the storm, there fell a shaft of lightning which struck the roof of his house in two places, about three or four feet apart, one passing down the wall by the fire place, tearing up the clock and bursting off the mantle which fell on one of the little girls, fracturing one of her collar bones. The other passed along a rafter running out on the back porch and bursted through the ceiling just over the head of the unfortunate man. It passed down his body and left it by bursting though his left shoe at the hollow of his foot. The bolt spent its force in the ground under the house, after literally bursting one of the lightwood pillars into kindling splinters. The supporting block stood exactly below where Mr. Carter was standing when he received his death blow. He never spoke or knew anything after the death stroke. joke LETTER FROM MILLPORT Editor Courier: We noticed in your columns some weeks ago a liberal interest in regard to the prosperity of the scheme, then in operation to secure a College in our town, now that it has been decided in the affirmative, we accept and reciprocate the kind feeling then manifested, and congratulate you in the promise of, and the preparations, now so rapidly going on to build a R. R. through your town. A College was a question gotten up by the Rev. Mr. ISBOL, who so lately moved to our town, and seeing that we stood so much in need of, proceeded to secure for us. We all know him to be a man of whom so many good things could be said, but we forbear, not wishing to be considered fulsome, and simply say we wish that every sister town had a Brother ISBOL. H has labored among us as our pastor for nearly two years, bringing many souls to know the true bread of life as his reward, and we hope ere his pastoral term expires he will reap a bountiful harvest of souls to be saved. Our town so quiet heretofore, enlivened on Wednesday and Saturdays by the shrill whistle of Mr. MCGAHEY’S Mill notifying the farmers around to come and be supplied with bread necessary to sustain the body now finds an unbounded interest awakened on the part of every one in behalf of the College. Our town is often filled with visiting friends, investigating, and stockholders arranging and maturing plans for active work. We have organized a large Sabbath school in which there is much interest shown. We attended yesterday and was soon attracted to the infant class in charge of Mrs. NELSON PROPST, who was teaching them orally, evincing much patience and tact. We observed each one most eager to learn and we rather think some of those little ones could bring a blush to the faces of large scholars to answer questions we heard them so promptly respond to. After the school exercises were closed by the Supt. M. T. SHELTON, a singing in the afternoon was announced by Mrs. JOHN SHELTON. On leaving we must say the marked hospitably shown by the citizens could not have been surpassed, scarcely a family that did not take home with them some friend to dinner. It was not a premeditated incident either, it seemed by mutual consent a general “fall into line brother,” stay and enjoy the singing, and we did; and with many of us the remembrance of the fifth of June will ever remain a green spot in memories waste. We accepted an invitation to dine at Mr. CURTIS WILLIAMS, how bright and beautiful the flowers that attracted our eyes as we entered the yard, in their gayety seemed greeting us a welcome into a home where cultivation and taste as so happily blended even, in the prettily finished rooms handsomely furnished, and did we not remember the subject of our next Sabbath lesson we might envy Mrs. WLLIAMS her beautiful home after it receives the external touch of the painters brush that will be employed this week. At a proper hour we were invited into a most sumptuous dinner comprising every thing that could tempt the most fastidious epicure. At 3 o’clock we returned to the church where a crowd soon gathered, the exercises of the singing were conducted by Mr. DAN SHELTON and Mr. CURTIS WILLIAMS to the satisfaction of all present. We regretted that some of our pretty girls were absent on a visit to friends in Columbus and elsewhere. We fancied that to be the cause of some of our young men looking a little sad, eyelids somewhat drooping, requiring some effort to smile, however we might have been mistaken the symptoms were so slight for there were other joyous happy faces present. Soon a cloud gathering led us to think it prudent to seek our home and look after the domestic ties, but before leaving many were the expressions of pleasure enjoyed during the day, even those who did not return to the singing claim to have spent a most delightful day. Beyond the threatening cloud the sun soon appeared and sence (sic) lingered near the sweet cottage home of Mrs. ANDREWS, and why not, if but to breathe the air laden with fragrance of rare and lovely flowers blooming there was pleasant, and then with Miss JEANNIE to watch the gilded approach of the bewitching hour of twilight so suggestive of, well happiness as we all know Mr. and Mrs. A. are, and hope Miss JEANNIE will be as sufficient inducement to have attracted more than one. Mr. JAKE PROPST is again at home on a short visit. We were glad to greet his daughter Miss FLORENCE back, she had protracted her visited to friends in Fayette till we at home had cause to murmur. AMIE. June 6, 1887 A REMARKABLE WAR STORY – WEARING HIGH HEELED SHOES P M. ROWLETT J. P. ROWLETT T. W. KIRKLAND P. M. ROWLETT & Son Manufacturers and Dealers in Fine plug, twist, and smoking tobacco. New Concord, Kentucky. 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. 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. W. G. RICHARDS & SONS. Dealers in General merchandise and country produces. Fernbank, Alabama. Headquarters for dry goods, notions, ladies dress goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, & clothing. Choice family groceries, including the best coffees, crockery, queensware, earthen and wooden goods and a thousand and one “nick nack’s” which can not be enumerated always in stock. 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 --- Store where you can select from a very large, nice stock of all kinds of goods for men’s wear. We deal especially in mend’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 fop ice goods and trimmings to add. Suits to order. Call and see us when in the city. BUTLER & TOPP. Columbus, Miss. No. 55 Main. Spring and summer 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, and 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. Sept 17, 1886. 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. PAGE 3 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS The citizens of Vernon have --- to the Tombigbee Railroad --- as follows: (Money) ---- WIMBERLEY $500.00 ---- L. MORTON 500.00 -----SUMMERS 250.00 ---- PENNINGTON 100.00 --- CLEARMAN 100.00 ---- BRADLEY 100.00 ---- C. BURNS 100.00 --- SHIELDS 100.00 --- RUSH 200.00 --- COBB 200.00 ---- REED 50.00 T. B. NESMITH 500.00 -- BONMAN, (col) 100.00 Total amount $2800.00 ---- MORTON Land acres 49 ---- BROCK 100 T. B. NESMITH 80 ---- LAMPKINS 169 ---- KEMPS 80 ---- WHEELER, valuable lot in Vernon on which if the citizens desire a depot can be located. If you want corn, meal, or --- call on G. W. RUSH & Co. We were pleased to receive a call from Rev. Mr. GR. G. ISBOL, of the Millport Circuit, on Wednesday last. See two Sheriff’s sale, and Notice for Publication in this issue. Capt. J. D. MCCLUSKEY spent several days in Birmingham last week. Quite a lively crowd of our young men on a piscatorial (sic) expedition this week on Buttahatchie, at --- W. LOYD’S Mill. We wish them success in angling the finny tribe. Mr. M. A. COBB as gone to drink the pure sparkling and invigorating water at Mrs. TERRELL’S for his health. A fresh lot of groceries just arrived at G. W. RUSH & C. Mrs. COLLINS, wife of Mr. JAMES COLLINS, who resides seven miles ---st of Vernon, died on last Saturday. Capt. MCCLUSKEY says he has the best oats he has seen in the county. Major KELLY with his surveying corps reached Decatur last Saturday. He is well pleased with the route. Miss MAGGIE MORTON returned home from school last Friday. Miss KATIE SCHEIDNER accompanied her. There will be a picnic at Morton’s Mill tomorrow. How would a real old fashion barbeque do for the 4th of July? Let’s have it, and by all means invite the Tombigbee R. R. Incorporators. In company with Hon. R. L. BRADLEY, we drove out to Bethel Church last Sabbath to hear the excellent class sing. We enjoyed the singing very much, as well as meeting with the good citizens of that vicinity. For a compendium of Mathematical Rules call on Prof. J. R. CLACK, they are useful and the epitome of his own intellectualism. Straw hats at giving away prices at G. W. RUSH & Co. Prof. A. J. SHOWALTER will teach at Normal Singing School at Vernon commencing about the 1st of October. Prof. S. is a master of the art of singing, and we are pleased at mention his coming among us. The Musical Auxiliary of the 1st District will meet at Bethel Church four miles east of Vernon last Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July. R. L. BRADLEY, Pres. We hope to be able to give our readers some good news in regard to the rail road in our next issue. We hear there was a meting at Decatur last Saturday night in regard to the road, in which the President, Dr. VAUGHAN and Mr. BANKS, of Columbus, were in attendance, what was done we have not learned. Three of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. COBB’S children have hooping cough. For a ten months scholarship in the Buena Vista Normal College, call at this office. Miss MAGGIE MORTON received two beautiful gold medals, one for proficiency in music and another for composition. NOTICE All indebted to the undersigned are requested to settle their school accounts at once; otherwise they will find them in the hands of W. G. MIDDLETON, Esq. after the 25th inst. Very Respectfully J. R. BLACK Mr. SIMPSON, the flour man of Birmingham, was in town last Monday. Last Monday morning Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS commenced teaching a music class. Mrs. SHIELDS thoroughly understands music, and takes a delight in instructing her pupils. COLUMN 2 FRANK JAMES – [St. Louis Globe-Democrat] A gentleman who registered at the Lindell yesterday reports the result of an interview with Frank James, who is now living in Dallas, Texas where he is employed as saleman in a wholesale clothing store. He is visited daily by large crowds of people from all parts of the country, to all of whom he extends a cordial greeting. To the gentleman who called on him he said: “Yes, I am living quietly enough here, and I think the balance of my life will be passed peacefully. I have never carried a weapon since I surrendered my revolver to Governor Crittenden, in Missouri. I do not carry any arms because I do not want to have any trouble with any one. I do not think any body wants to kill me unless sit might be some crank who wanted notoriety, and a gun would be my protection against such a man for he would shoot me in the back or at some time when I was not expecting it.” When asked if he was a good shot, Frank replied: “No, I am nothing extra, but there was a time when I thought that no man on earth could draw a gun quicker than I could. I practiced for twenty years, and always felt safe while talking with a man who had not already drawn his weapon. I know that whenever he made a motion I could kill him before he could draw.” “What kind of gun do you prefer?” “Well, I always used a Remington 44. The same cartridge used in this six-shooter fits a Winchester 44 rifle, so there is no danger of a man getting rattled in a fight and putting the wrong cartridge in his gun. It is a bad plan to carry two kinds of ammunition when you have to use it in a hurry some times.” “Do you meet any people here whom you have known before?’ “No, I meet a great many who claim to know me, but the fact is I really knew very few people anywhere, and fewer still knew me. The reason I was never captured was because I never made a confidant of any one, and never placed perfect confidence in any human being. There was a time when no man on earth could have killed me without a fight I never let those who were with me handle my guns, and if any one asked to look at my pistols I always took out the cylinder before handing it to him.” “Did you know many of the noted men who have figured in the West?” “I know them by reputation, but never met any of them. I always made it a point to keep away from bad men. These killers are always seeking quarrels, and I tried to avoid them as much as possible. I always hated to kill any body, and never did unless I had to. No reasonable man wants to take the life of another if he can help it. I always tried to keep away from the western country, where all the detectives supposed me to be. I stayed east of the Mississippi River most of the time, and l was among quiet people, who carried prayer books in their pockets instead of six-shooters. I found it much safer.” “Do you ever drink?” was asked by the visitor, who wanted to set ‘em up, but got a temperance lecture in reply. “I never touch liquor. This is one reason why I was never caught; nothing could induce me to drink a drop, so I always carried a cool head. Some men need two or three drinks to give them courage enough to make a fight, but as for myself, I always want to go into a fight with a clear head. I can see better, shoot quicker, fight harder and protect myself better. No, sir, I thank you, no whisky for me.” Look! Look! The Train is coming. Get ready for a ride but before starting call and let G. C. BURNS sell you a nice bill of groceries at rock bottom figures. West side Court square. COLUMN 3 BUENA VISTA NORMAL COLLEGE – Buena Vista, Miss. Total Expenses, per month, for board and tuition, $10.00. Course of Study: Classic, Scientific, Language and literary Teachers, engineering, Surveyor’s Book-keeping, Business, Preparatory, scientific, Music, Art, Preparatory. Teachers Term: A special term for teachers opens June 7th, and continues 8 weeks. Send for catalogue and teachers special circulars. Mention this paper. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land office at Montgomery, Ala, June 6th, 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, Ala, on July 21, 1887, viz: HENRY W. MILLER, Homestead 12742 for the NW ¼ NW ½ Sec 14 T 17 S R 15 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: A. P. ODOM, W. F. PRATER, PRESTON MCDANIEL, and TOM MORDECAI, all of Millport, Ala,. J. C. HARRIS, Register SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Fieri Facius issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Lamar County and state of Alabaman and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against GEORGE WEEKS, W. F. ELLIOTT, WM. M. MOLLOY, JOHN S. GUYTON, and JOHN L. WEEKS, out of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said GEORGE WEEKS, W. F. ELLIOTT, WM. M. MOLLOY, JOHN S. GUYTON, and JOHN L. WEEKS. I have levied on the following property, to wit: one black mare the property of JOHN L. WEEKS. Therefore according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at Public Auction, for cash, all the right, title, and interest of the above named described property, on the 25th day of June, 1887, during the legal hours of sale, at the court house door in said county. This 13th day of June 1887 S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff of Lamar Co. SHERIFF’S SALE To satisfy a fifa in my hands issued from the Circuit Court of Lamar against W. F. ELLIOTT, and in favor of RICHARDS & RICHARDS, I will proceed to sell on the 25th day of June 1887, for cash, at the Court House door of Lamar County, Ala., between the legal hours of sale the following described property of W. F. ELLIOTT, to-wit: One bay horse and one yoke of oxen. This 14th day of June, 1887 S. P. PENNINGTON Sheriff of Lamar Co. VERNON CIRCUIT, FAYETTE C. H. DISTRICT, M. E. CHURCH SOUTH APPOINTMENTS Vernon, 4th Sunday 11 am and 7 ½ pm. Springfield Chap. 11 am, 1st Sunday, Moscow 3 ½ pm 1st Sunday. Lebanon 11 am 2nd Sunday. Newman Chap. 3 ½ pm 2nd Sunday. New Hope 11 am 3rd Sunday. Mt. Nebo 3 pm G. L. HEWITT, Pastor District Conference will embrace the 5th Sunday in July. 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. D. R. RECTOR is connected with the above firm and will be pleased to see his friends and will sell them goods at rock bottom prices. 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. HIGH PENNINGTON’S Livery and Feed Stable. Centrally located within 50 yards of the Court House. Vernon, Ala. My Price for feeding and taking care of horses shall be as cheap as the cheapest. The public generally is invited to five me a call. Respectfully, HUGH PENNINGTON. 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. E. B. ATKINS, Fernbank Ala. (picture of a cask of whiskey) Wholesale and retail dealer in whiskey, wine, tobacco, cigars, snuff, canned goods, etc, etc. St. Jacobs and Duffey’s a specialty. All goods sold cheap for cash. M. B. PITTS Aberdeen, Mississippi Cheapest grocery house in the city. Staple and Fancy groceries. Bargains for cash every day. J. R. BANKHEAD, of Cansler, Lamar County, is with this firm, and respectfully requests his friends to visit him when in the city. He will sell goods very low. 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 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 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. 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. 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 A ROUGH ROAD – The Difficulties Which Are In Mr. Sherman’s Way Of Reaching The Presidential Nomination CONTEMPTIBLE CONDUCT – The Unfair Treatment Which The Interstate Commerce Bill Is Receiving At Republican Hands FREE YOUNG REPUBLICANS – Mr. Sherman’s Evident Opinion Of His Youthful Followers Of The Quaker City SNEERING NOT BECOMING NO TARIFFS ON IDEAS MARY’S LITTLE LAMB – The Facts Upon Which The Famous Nursery Song Is Based COMMIT THIS TO MEMORY REMARKABLE SHOWER OF QUAILS PRESERVING WEDDING MEMENTOES A teacher’s life in Alabama is thus partly described by a committeeman in a letter to an eastern friend: She tires to make every thing just as pleasant as she can. She doesn’t mind work. She takes the axe and cuts woods 0 went tot eh woods one evening after school and helped to saw off tow cuts after four o’clock. The people are very well satisfied with her.” – [Chicago Tribune] Small jokes and advertisements File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/vernonco1534gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 31.4 Kb