Lamar County AlArchives News.....Vernon Courier July 15, 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, 10:08 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History July 15, 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, JULY 15 , 1887 Vol. II., No. 6 Subscription $1.50 Per Year PAGE 1 ---- FASHIONED CHURCH - Poem ---- OT AVAILABLE” - --- ance of a Rejected Manuscript OCULAR ADVICE – How The Human Eyes May Be Kept In Serviceable Condition The formal dress parades of the Haytian army must be very amusing affairs. At a recent parade there were thirteen privates, ten officers, and six drummers, the rest of the men not thinking it worth while to attend. Both officers and men carry their arms as they please, and the privates appear in picturesque tatters. The sentries always sit on comfortable chairs when on duty. NATIONAL SPORTS – The Love Of The Anglo-Saxon Race For Sturdy Out-Door Exercises PITH AND POINT – jokes THE POOR EDITOR – Trials And Tribulations Of A Widely-Read European Newspaper CONVENIENT CRATES – Directions For Making One-Bushel Boxed Corn And Potatoes PAGE 2 THE COURIER ALEX A. WALL, Editor and Proprietor Vernon, Alabama Friday, July 15, 1887 The first bale of cotton of this season was received at Brunswick, Ga. on the 5th inst. It was sent to New York and sold for 20 cents per pound. While in Washington City, Secretary Lamar presented Capt. J. H. BANKHEAD, of this place, with a splendid picture of himself to be presented to Lamar County. It is well known that the county was named for him upon the suggestion of Capt. BANKHEAD when he was a member of the Legislature. – [Fayette Journal] SOUND ADVICE If there ever was a time for farmers to practice rigid economy now is that time. Almost every one can pay up and be free this fall, if the same economy should be practiced to the end of the year which has characterized all to the first of July; but as the prospect to get out of debt looms up, it seems that a still greater temptation to go still deeper in debt supplants it. Self denial is the corner stone to success. – [Troy enquirer] SOLICITOR’S SALARIES – Mont. Adv. Attorney general McClellan has decided that the act of February 28, 1887, giving solicitors salaries instead of fees as now, goes into effect on the first day of August, 1887, and thereafter all solicitor’s fees, except those accruing in County Courts in counties which have deputy solicitors, will e collected by the clerks of the courts of conviction, and paid into the state treasury. Solicitor’s fees which accrue in county courts for which deputies have been appointed, will be collected by the judges of clerks of such courts and paid into the county treasuries respectively. Fees on all convictions had prior to August 1, whether at a term of court known as a “spring term: or a “fall term,” belong to the solicitors, and are to be collected for their own use as heretofore. The first payment of salaries under the new law will be at the close of the last quarter of the fiscal year 1886 on September 30, 1887 – on September 30, 1887 – and will be for the two months of August and September. Thereafter payments will be made very three months. A Galveston business man says: “the prohibition question has given rise to more discussion in Texas than any issue ever brought before the people. Those in favor of prohibition live principally in the thickly populated countries in the northern portion of the state, Dallas and Fort Worth being the prohibition stronghold, while Galveston, San Antonio and El Paso are opposed to it. Both sides are making a vigorous campaign, and vast quantities of printed matter for and against the amendment are distributed throughout the state. The Anti- Prohibitionist publish an illustrated paper in Dallas, at a cost of $2,000 per month, and 20,000 copies are distributed each issue. It is generally reported in Texas that the brewers and liquor men of St. Louis have sent large sums of money into the sate to be used during the campaign, and the Prohibitionists are equally liberal in expending money, so that the election will be stubbornly contested on both sides, and the race will be very close. Most of the leading business men of Texas are opposed to prohibition, but it sis aid that fully two-thirds of the newspapers in the state are in favor of it, and many leading men are fighting on that side.” The General Musical Convention will convene at Mt. Nebo, 5 miles west of Vernon, on Friday before the 4th Sunday in August. – R. L. BRADLEY, Pres. SO THE DISTRICT ATTONRY DID IT. [Livingston Journal] – Messrs. Hamilton and Eubanks charged with the murder of young Gambrell, at Jackson, Miss were arraigned before the Circuit Court a the at place, Monday, when heir counsel filed a plea in abatement,. In their plea they alleged that the indictment was not found and returned into court nth e manner required by the constitution and laws of the state; that the District attorney without authority of law presided over the grand jury; that he did not retire when they jury voted; that when the jury by vote refused and failed to find an indictment, he “constituted himself unlawfully a part of said grand jury, and did persuade and direct the said grand jury as to their so-called imperative duty, in view of the recent decision of the chancellor on defendant’s said application, to find said indictment, saying in substance, among other things: “If you fail to indict you cannot face public opinion when you go out of this room, an everybody will think you have been bribed,” and by his presence and active personal efforts, did cajole, intimidate and overawe the said jury, and unlawfully coerce, advise and bring about the finding of said indictment, after the said grand jury had failed to respond to this said unlawful appeals, without which said clamorous and unlawful conduct the said indictment never would have been found and returned, which they are ready to verify.” The Court sustained a demurer to the plea, and also overruled a motion to quash the indictment; after which the state filed a motion for a change of venue. A continuance was asked by the defense, but the court adjourned for the day before deciding the motion for a change of venue and the matter of a continuance. TO TEACHERS, TOWNSHIP, AND COUNTY SUPERINTENDANTS Believing that the teachers institute, provided for by the act of the last legislature can and should be made the means of arousing in the public mind a deeper interest in the cause of education, and of securing better qualified teachers for our public schools, I am particularly anxious to have them well attended……… SOLOMON PALMER, Supt of Education On the 69th inst the Governor appointed Mr. R. F. KOLB of Barbour County to the office of State Agricultural Commissioner TEACHERS INSTITUE An Institute for the White teachers of Lamar County was held in Vernon, July 8th and 9th, 1887. The Institute met according to appointment, Prof. B. F. WILKERSON in the chair. 1. Enrollment, The names of Messrs J. N. BROWN and J. C. BROWN were added to the roll of members. 2. Address. Prof. J. R. GUIN, subject, theory and Practice of Teaching. But few of the teachers being present Prof. GUIN decided to deliver only a part of his lecture, reserving the remainder for tomorrow. 3. A motion to adjourn until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock was made and carried. July 9th. The Institute met pursuant to adjournment. Prof. WILKERSON in the chair. B. H. WILKERSON, President, B. R. REED, and J. R. GUIN, Vice Presidents, G. H. SMITH, Secretary pro tem, Profs J. P. BLACK, P. M. MCNEIL, GEO. W. YOUNG, W. J. MOOLOY, JOHN ROBERTSON, H. L. FALKNER, C. T. COLVIN, WL W. WALKER, JNO. M. AYRES, J. J. BROWN, J. D. PENNIGNTON and WM. MILLER, and Misses M. L. HUGHEY, EMMA SPRINGFIELD and ANNIE BROCK. 1. Address by Prof. WILKERSON, subject, Orthography. This address was delivered in a warm and impressive manner, greatly to the satisfaction and edification of many of the teachers present. The subject was further discussed in five minutes speeches by Prof. BLACK, REED, GUIN, and YOUNG. 2. The Institute then took recess until 2 o’clock p.m. 3. The Institute met at 2 o’clock pm., Prof. WILKERSON in the chair. 4. Address, Prof. J. R. BLACK, subject, English Grammar. Prof. BLACK discussed this subject in a clear and satisfactory manner, giving a decided preference for the diagram system which he explained and illustrated by means of a Grammatical Chart.. Profs. GUIN, REED, and YOUNG made short speeches in which they commended the diagram system, and the natural method of learning a language. 5. Address by Prof. J. R. GUIN, subject, Theory and Practice of teaching. Prof. GUIN handled his subject with considerable tact and energy, showing the best methods of imparting instruction, preserving order, and of securing regular attendance in school. He also made many important suggestions as to the dress and deportment of teachers. He claimed that the teacher’s calling inferior to none; and that the teacher should be thoroughly qualified for his work, not only in education, but also in morals. In short, his lecture was both instructing and instructive to all present. The hour for adjournment having arrives, this interesting subject could not be discussed any further but Prof. GUIN expressed the hope that some of the teachers of the county would take this subject, or apart of it, and discuss it at the next meeting of the Institute. 6. The Institute then adjourned, after one of the most interesting sessions ever held in the county, until 4th Saturday in Sept. B. H. WILKERSON, Pres. G. H. SMITH, Sec’ry A CLEAR RULING AS TO PROBATE JUDGES TAKING DEPOSITS OF LICENSE MONEY The Auditor has been applied to for a ruling on the question whether Probate Judges can legally received deposits of license money and issue receipts therefore to parties engaged in any businesses for which by law a license is required in this state, and whether such receipts or certificate of deposit will protect such parties thus doing business without having a revenue license. Upon this question the Auditor is understood to rule that all persons engaged in any business in theist tae for which b law a license is required must take out and pay for a license before engaging in any business in this state, for which by law a license is required. The Probate Judge is not authorized by law to take deposits of money and issue therefore receipts for certificates; but the party engaging in a business for which a license is required, must take out and pay for a license made out upon a blank license signed by the Auditor and countersigned by the Probate Judge. Receipts or certificates of Probate Judges given on deposits of license money afford no protection to parties depositing the money, but all such parties are liable to indictment and prosecution. Probate Judges render themselves liable when they receive deposits of license money and give receipts or certificates therefore instead of requiring the parties so depositing to take out and pay for licenses as required by law. – [Mont. Advertiser] ANTHONY’S FAREWELL TO CLEOPATRA – Poem MISCELLANEOUS SIXTEEN OF HER SONS IN THE WAR – [Washington Star] – A West Virginian named Brown was t the Pension Bureau yesterday to furnish evidence in a claim pending before the office. It was learned upon inquiry that his mother had borne thirty-three children in all. Twenty of this number were boys, sixteen of whom had served in the Union Army. Two were killed. The other fourteen survive. Each of them draws a pension from the Government for disabilities received while in the service. The death of the two boys entitles the mother to a pension also. General Black says the files of the office fail to show another record where the sixteen sons of one father and mother served as soldiers in the late war. Adv: Some men go around talking large about their plans to buy a house who haven’t money enough to get a third mortgage on a length of a fence rail. Other men go about talking carelessly about their “grounds” who haven’t room enough in the front door yard to make two blades of grass grow where one starved to death before. Men are queer creatures anyhow; if it weren’t for women, we should stare at them as we do a t natural curiosity. AUGUSTA, GA. July 9 – Governor Gordon was hung in effigy yesterday at Dalton from a gallows erected to hang Hollman, who was sentenced to death for murdering a young woman in Whitfield county last year, because he commuted the sentence to imprisonment for life. Four thousand people, who had flocked to Dalton to witness the hanging of Hollman became indignant at Gordon’s action. Established 1867. Cash Store. A. A. SUMMERS S. F. PENNINGTON SUMMERS & PENNINGTON’S , 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. A full line of groceries constantly in store. 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. 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 Commissioners in session three --- this week. Mr. MURRAY COBB came down --- Henson Springs last Saturday --- much improved in health. Prof. G. W. YOUNG and family --- Esqr. JAMES MIDDLETON last week. The Prof. gave us a very appreciative call. Mr. BROWN MORTON is at home for a rest spell. Prof. W. K . BROWN, of Jasper, --- on Thursday of last week ---- to the principalship of the High School at this place. See notice to Stockholders of the Tombigbee R. R. Cop,. in this issue. Also tax Sale, and also ad. For Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. Our Honorable Judge COBB has been right feeble this week, though – to be in his office. Miss ICY SUMEMRS quite sick this week. Mr. MILTON MORTON commenced the erection of the residence of Circuit Clerk BRADKLEY, last week. The Methodist Church has been painted inside. Mr. HUSE LAWRENCE clerking for Mr. E. W. BROCK Mr. –Cleveland in town this week. Mayor WIMBERLY has options on about six thousand acres of land in --- county, for the Tombigbee R. R. ---. The teachers Institute held here last week was a complete success, and beneficial to all – even outsiders. Remember – The price of the Courier is only one dollar a year; although it appears $1.50 on the outside. This is a mistake made by our publishing house, and will be corrected as soon as possible. The Ministers and Delegates attending the District Conference will on arriving in town calla t the office of Drs. Morton & Bro. and e assigned to their respective homes. – Jasper, Hamilton, Double Springs and Fayette papers please copy. Esq. WALTER NESMITH at Fayette C. House this week. Buena Vista Normal College has added Type-writing, Short-hand and telegraphy to its curriculum. Besides these, it teaches vocal music, guitar, piano, and organ. B. V. N. C. is now on a footing with any other school in the state and it got there without state aid, too. Misses LUTITIA and CORNELIA HUGHEY, of Beaverton, attended the Teachers Institute here last Saturday. Also Misses MOLLIE BLACK, of Blow Horn, Also Misses BROCK and EMMA SPRINGFIELD. The colored school teachers will meet at Vernon on the 4th Saturday in this month for the purpose of holding a Teachers Institute. The Co. Supt. earnestly requests all colored teachers to attend. Mr. OSCAR POE, who has been in the service of the G. P. R. R. for the past three or four months, returned home last Saturday. We are pleased to see Col. NESMITH in his office again. He will remain at home only a short while. STOCK HOLDERS MEETING Notice is hereby given to the stockholders of the Tombigbee Railroad Company to meet at the Company’s Alabama Office in the town of Fayette C. House on Tuesday the 16th day of August next, to organize by the election of Directors for said Company. Said Directors to at once elect from their own number offices of said company according to by-laws. B. A. VAUGHN J. O. BANKS C. A. JOHNSTON, J. E. LEIGH W. H. SIMS Incorporators, Vernon, Ala. July 15, 1887 TAX NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar CO., Probate Court, July 2nd 1887 The Tax Collector of said county this day filed with me application for an order of sale for the following land to wit: W ½ of NE ½, and E ½ of NW 11/2, Sec 5, T 17 R 15, for the taxes, penalties, an cost for the year 1886. Assessed against BARKSDALE, State Tax 91 cents, fee 50 cents, Printers free $2.00. Total $4.32. This is to notify said BARKSDALE and all others interested to appear before said Probate Court to be held at the Court House for said county on the 4th day of August next and show cause why an order shall not be made for the sale of the same, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay said taxes penalties, and cost. ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate COLUMN 2 SIGNAL SERVICE – WEATHER PREICTIONS TO BE GIVEN TO THE ENTIRE STATE Central Office, Ala. Weather Service, Auburn, Ala. July 4, 1887 To the Age: The director is gratified to inform the people through your columns that he is at last able to give the entire state the full benefit of the weather-predicting system. The chief officer has jut informed this office that on and after July 1st, 100 telegrams may be sent each day, except Sunday, over the Western Union telegraph wires to predict the condition of the weather for the benefit of the people of the state. These messages will be sent from this office with charges of transmission paid, and they will contain the weather indications, cold wave, and frost warnings issued for the localities by the signal service. The chief signal officer authorizes the payment of the transmission of these messages only, and to for any charges which may be made for delivering same. It will be necessary therefore, for the towns which desire to reap the benefits of these predictions, to provide themselves with a set of flags, four in number, costing two dollars, and have them raised on a pole, centrally located, each day in accordance with instructions contained in the telegrams. Cards explaining signals will be supplied by the director fee of charge to those applying for them. This predicting system is not new to many sections of the state, since it has been in successful operation for more than two years. The expense for set of flags and a display pole is very little, and this is a fine opportunity for agricultural clubs and farming communicates. Great care will be exercised in the transmission of these messages, and if the director finds that a community does not appreciate the work and expense incurred in its behalf, the telegrams will be immediately discontinued. Applications should be made as early as possible and the name of the party to whom the telegrams are to be sent, must be carefully stated. Respectfully, P. H. Mell, Jr., Director Jas H Lamar, Assistant To GARLAND CASH, WESLEY CASH, and family, You are hereby notified not to trespass by cutting or removing any timber, or walking on the following described premises, to wit: The E ½ of NW ½, and W ½ of NE ¼, all in Section 23, Township 17, Range 15 said land lying in the county of Lamar and State of Alabama. Also north of the Georgia Pacific Rail Road. W. C. WILLIAMS, Millport, June 29, 1887 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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 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 Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary Ad for Chicago Scale Co. (pictures of scales, wagon scales, sewing machines, safes, etc….) PAGE 4 PROGRESS OF REFORM – One Of The Reasons Why The Democratic Party Is Entitled To The Support Of Independent Voters ORATOR KEIFER – Specimen --- From The Republican Ex-Speaker’s Garfield Oration SPIRIT OF THE PRESS DRAWING THE COLOR LINE ON THE GRAND CANAL – The Charms That Venice Holds For The Reflective American Tourist Small jokes and advertisements File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/vernonco1538gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 30.5 Kb