Lamar County AlArchives News.....Vernon Courier September 23, 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 December 5, 2007, 10:57 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History September 23, 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, SEPTEMBER 23, 1887 Vol. II, No. 16 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR On the 13th inst. near Troy, Ala., Mr. JOHN HARRISON was in the woods hunting hogs and by the accidentally discharge of his gun, killed his little son. Washington, Sept. 14 – The Report of Commissioner of Pensions Black is out tonight. It shows that Alabama has 975 citizens drawing pensions from the government. The total amount paid being $29,888. SAVED FROM IMPRISONMENT Washington, D. C. Sept. 12 – The President has pardoned --- R. KNIGHT, JNO. ATBROCKS, and HENRY PAIZ, convicted of manslaughter in the western district of Arkansas and sentenced to imprisonment. They are Indian police and killed a man while attempting to arrest him. In his indorsement upon the application, the president says: It is with much hesitation that I have determined to release these convicts from the consequences of their somewhat rash act. But I am satisfied that rashness instead of ---uce, or criminal intent characterized the homicide, and I am very much influenced in my action by considering the --- which might follow the punishment of an officer acting under legal authority in the somewhat lawless surroundings of the Indian Territory. AN OLD FASHINED GIRL Atlanta, Sept. 16 – A remarkable case of a negro stepdaughter’s cruelty developed to---. Five years ago Joseph --- , who resides within five miles of the city, married a ---dow with a daughter, who is now 14 years of age. Two weeks ago she disappeared from home, and, although the --- instituted search, the whereabouts remained unrecovered. ON Tuesday last several colored boys went fishing along the Ogeeahee River, while exploring a creek near Savannah, Florida & Western railroad they were startled by faint cries emitting from the bushes on the banks. On investigation they were astonished to discover a half=nude girl in a tree in the marsh. One of the boys waded cautiously over to the spot. The girl was found to be cramped from sitting in the branches, and was so weak from hunger and thirst that she was scarcely able to tell her sad story. On the Friday previous she was whipped by her step-parent until she could scarcely stand, and the same night he took her out of the house, threatened to kill her if she did not go along quietly, and made her walk three miles across the country to the river. Finally he came to a place where a small boat was found. Brown bade the girl enter it and rowed through the creek until he reached the Island on which she was found, and there he threw her out on the marsh, leaving her with nothings to eat or drink. The Island is an isolated spot and the girl was frightened almost to death when Brown rowed away in darkness. When the tide came up she waded further in the marsh, sinking in the sand at every step. She espied the dead tree in which she was discovered and climbed into it, fearing that her inhuman step-father would return and murder her. Prof. C. C. HOLLIDAY and brother GEORGE dropped in and spent awhile with us last Thursday. Mr. JIM BACK BROWN, a prominent employee of the Kansas City Rail road, acting as resident engineer, spent several days in town this week. Mr. BROWN is a young man of considerable merit and intellect, and we hope to see him attain a lofty position in life. Dr. R. J. REDDEN, of Cansler, will build a magnificent residence at Elliott on the Kansas City Rail Road. For fine smoking tobacco, or a good cigar go to WILLIE BURNS. A drove of beef cattle passed through town Wednesday morning en route for Columbus. Good rains have fallen in several sections of the county in the past five days, but not enough has descended in Vernon to lay the dust in five weeks yesterday (Thursday) The farmers in the county are rushing to get their cotton gathered before bad weather arrives. From the large number of people attending court this week the several boarding houses must have done a good business. Rev. W. C. WOODS preached at the M. E. church last Sabbath night. A large congregation listed to his discourse. NORMAL MUSICAL INSTITUTE. – A. J. SHOWALTER, Principal Prof. SHOWALTER will hold another session of his popular Normal musical Institutes at Vernon, Alabama commencing November 21st and continuing four weeks. Tuition for adults $5.00 For those over 12 and under 15 $4.00 For children under 12 years $3.00 This school is for all who wish to learn music, and it affords the best opportunity the people of Alabama and Mississippi could possibly have. Prof. SHOWALTER is acknowledged to be the best musician and teacher in the south, and he is in correspondence with other good teachers, whom he hopes to secure as Assistants in the school. If possible a first rate piano, organ, violin, and guitar teacher will be secured, and also a teacher for the children’s class. For any additional information, call on or write to Dr. R. L. BRADLEY, Vernon, Ala. Esq. A. J. STANFORD, formerly of this county, but of Hamilton, Marion County, is attending court here. CIVIL RIGHTS West Point, Ga., Sept 14 – Pleas Harrison, a negro barber of this place, seems to have some decided ideas of civil rights as applied to negroes. This morning a mulatto walked into Harrison’s barber-shop and endeavored to get his hair cut by claiming to be a white man. Pleas was at home, sick, but Jeff Winston, his assistant told him to get out, and that quick. The mulatto at first affected surprise and grew angry, but Jeff seized a razor and said: “Your skin shows nig—ger too plain to fool me; so shave. Get out!” The mulatto did not stand on the order of his going. BEAUTIES OF COUNTRY LIFE – Poem NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, Sept 12, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the following named setter has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or in his absence the Clerk Circuit Court of Lamar county Alabama, at Vernon, Ala. on November 12th, 1887. Homestead, No. 11771, ANDERSON W. WILLIAMS, for the SE ¼. Sec 12, T 13, R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: JAMES S. LOCKHART, of Beaverton, Ala, CALVIN C. CHAFFIN, of Wayside, Ala. THOS. B. SMITH, of Beaverton, Ala., THOMS. LEE, Wayside, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register For a ten months scholarship in the Buena Vista Normal College call at this office. Can be had cheap for the cash. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 26, 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 October 31, 1887, viz: JOHN T. HARRISON, Homestead 1054 for the NW ¼ SE ¼ Section 5, T 15 R 16W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: C. A. CORBLE, HENRY HARRIS, CHARLEY YOUNG, DAVID GRIFFIN, all of Vernon, J. G. HARRIS, Register, Notice NO. 6629. Mr. WILL GUIN returned home a few days ago. Near Greensboro, Ala, on the 13th inst, the Mill and gin house of WM. H. LAVENDAR containing sixteen bales of cotton was burned. The same date near Montgomery, J. H. CHAMBERS gin house with eight bales of cotton was consumed by fire. MAX NATHAN, for MIRLOR BUSECK Dealer in Wines, liquors, cigars, and tobacco. Capt. ECKFORD’S Old Stand, No. 63, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. City Shaving and Hair Dressing Parlors. TITUS GILMER, Proprietor. The best Hair oil, Bay Run, and Tonic always s on hand. Razors put in order. Hot, cold and shower baths at all hours. Under Gilmer Hotel., Columbus, Miss. FARMER’S WAREHOUSE We again offer our Warehouse for the Storage of Cotton for the season of 1887-88 and our facilities are unsurpassed by any other warehouse in this city for handling and storing cotton. Our camping house and stables are large and comfortable, for both man and beast – plenty of good water in yard for stock. We will give to our customers our personal attention, and see that no one goes away dissatisfied. We will have with us this season JOHN MARCHBANKS, of Lamar County at the stable; JAS. L. PETETE, of Pickens will be at the Shed; MART WOODS of Pickens will be the night watchman. Our Mr. FELIX GUNTER will have charge of the Cotton shed. All cotton shipped to us by river or railroad will receive our prompt and personal attention. No charge for drayage. Thanking you for your patronage and past favors. We hope by kind treatment to receive a continuance of same., J. G. SHULL & Co., Columbus, Miss. Sept 9, 1887 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. $100 to $300 a month can be made working for us. Agents preferred who can furnish their own horses and give their whole time to the business. Spare moments may be profitably employed also. S. F. Johnson &* Co., 1013 Main St., Richmond, Va. 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. 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. 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, 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 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama BATTLEDOOR – Poem A CURIOUS CASE – An Interesting Story From A Lawyer’s Diary – Short Story PLAYING SCARECROW – How A Busy Editor Made Good Use Of A Lady Caller – anecdote MARIE ANTOINETTE’S DIADEM TALMAGE’S SERMON – The Heavenly Existence Not A One Of Idleness PAGE 3 PRESIDENT’S LETTER – ENEMIES OF PEACE - ----- Utterances Of Fairchild ---- Denounced By Veterans POLITICAL RUFFIANISM – The Incidents That Led To The Now Historical St. Louis Muddle HARD ON THE TUTTLE CROWD Ad for Chickasaw Iron Works, Memphis, Tenn Ad for Prickly Ash Bitters (picture of bottle) Small advertisements and jokes PAGE 4 THE COURIER PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY LOCALS Elsewhere in this issue will be seen the advertisement of Prof. SHOWALTER’S Normal Musical Institute which opens Nov. 21st. Prof. SHOWALTER’S popularity as a teacher of music is widely known, and we take pleasure in recommending him as a thorough gentleman, and all that his ad. claims for him. Capt. THOS. GOODWIN, the popular sheriff of Fayette County was in town this week. Also Hon. JOHN B. SANFORD, Capt. J. C. MOORE, and Mr. BELTON PROPST. All those who purpose entering the Vernon High school should do so at the first. Remember the school will open the 1st Monday in October. There is a peculiarity in a tree that stands near Mr. T. T. HILBURN’S residence about six miles north of town. The peculiar feature in the tree is that the entire half of the top is perfectly yellow, and has been so from the oldest citizen’s recollection. The tree is a large white oak. About one hundred yards from the tree is a bold chalybeate spring which is noted for its purity and health-giving properties. The Free Will Baptist Association commenced at the Furnace Church last Saturday, and finished its work on Monday. *** (cut out) Congressman J. H. BANKHEAD spent several days in town this week. He was the guest at the PENNINGTON House. Capt. A. A. WALDEN of Fayette C. House was in town Monday and Tuesday. Thanks to those of our subscribers who have paid us this court. There are still others who owe for their subscription. We hope they will at an early day call and settle. We need the money, or we would never murmur. Mr. R. F. BANKHEAD, a young and gallant gentleman of Cansler, was in town this week. Mr. B. is a crack shot, and also an expert at angling for the finny tribe; no longer than last Saturday he landed 15 or 20 lbs from the mighty Buttahatchie. Mrs. L. M. GUYTON, of Pickens County died on the 14th inst. at her home. She was 75 years 4 months and 14 days old. She was a devoted Christian, and loved by all who knew her. Rev. Mr. BEARD conducted the prayer meeting at the church last Wednesday night. The meeting was unusually interesting. Rev. Mr. HEWITT will fill his regular appointment at the church on Sunday at 3 ½ p.m. He will not protract the meeting until a month hence, when he expects ministerial help. The BEARD case was put off till the next term of court owing to the absence of importance witnesses for the defense. “Uncle JOHNNIE GRAVES gave us a call last Monday. He was very much elated from a trip to the deaf and mute school at Talladega. He said in regard to the school and its management that it is a paradise almost. He went to carry little ADDIE HANKINS. He said the greeting of the pupils was just lovely to behold. Being all through that county during the war his trip was doubly interesting. The grand jury adjourned on Wednesday. Forty-five true bills were found. Rev. Mr. FINCH, of Millport, who has been quite sick of late is convalescent. We hope him a speedy recovery. At the last monthly conference of the Baptist church of this place Rev. W. C. WOODS was re-elected to the pastorate for the ensuing year. Messrs JAMES MIDDLETON, E. W. BROCK, GREEN MIDDLETON, and S. F. PENNINGTON were made delegates to the Association. The Fern Bank High School will open on the 17th of Oct. The ad of this school will appear next week. ROBT. ERVIN, J. G. GANN, J. S. WOFFORD, W. T. YOUNG, W. T. WILLIS, M. LOGGAINS, M. BLOODWORTH, H. A. NORTHINGTON, WM. EDGEWORTH, W. S. PROTHRO, J. C. BROWN, J. F. HOLLY were the jury in the JOHN HANKINS’ case. Thursday was devoted by the court to the JOHN HANKINS murder case; some time was taken in empanelling the jury. The testimony was closed about 4 o’clock. The testimony for the state was very plain and clear. The defense’s main feature in the case was to prove an alibi. The Solicitor’s argument was very concise and impressive. Messrs. MEEK, MCCLUSKEY, and YOUNG for the defense made strong speeches which were listened to with marked attention. The argument was closed at 10 o’clock last night. The Judge’s charge to the jury was able and interesting. The case was then given to the jury with strict orders to remain together until their verdict was rendered. The jury is out and not likely to come in for some time yet, hence we cannot wait any longer for their verdict although we were very anxious to give it in today’s paper. Last night the five weeks drouth was broken by a light rain; today is dark and cludy and has the appearance of more rain. FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County, Probate Court, 15th day of August 1887 Estate of C. K. COOK, deceased. This day came J. H. TRULL, administer of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts and vouchers fro final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that the 26th day of September 1887 be appointed a day on which to make such settlement, at which time all persons interested can appear and contest the said settlement, if they think proper. ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate TAX SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County. By a virtue of an order and decree issued from the Probate Court of said county to me directed and dated September 16, 1887. I will offer for sale in front of the Court House door of said county on the first Monday in October next, the following lands, or as much thereof as will be necessary to satisfy the taxes and costs thereon due for the year 1886, to wit: E ½ of NW ¼ Sec. 6, T 15R14, for the taxes, penalties, and costs for the year 1886 as follows: State tax 48 cents, county taxes 48 cents, collectors fee 50 cents, Judge’s fee 50 cents, printers fee $4.00. Total $5.96. Said lands assessed to R. B.HESTER. Also, for an order of sale for NE ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 13, 13, T 15 R 14. Assessed against J. A. SMITH, for taxes, penalties and cost for the year 1886. as follows to wit: State tax 33 cents, county tax 33, poll tax $1.50, collector’s fee 50 cents, Judge’s fee 50 cents, printers fee $4.00. Total $7.16. D. J. LACY, T. C. 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. BUENA VISTA NORMAL COLLEGE – Buena Vista, Mississippi – Some Advantages – Short-hand, type-writing, telegraphy, music, art, elocution, and a fine library. Remarks: Expenses per month, for board and tuition $10.00. Thirteen courses of study and nine teachers. Six states represented, besides twenty-two counties in Miss. Enrollment is 271. Ladies board with one of the Principals, gentlemen, with W. J. Parker. Next session opens August 30th, 1887. For a new catalogue, Address: J. S. DICKEY, A. B. Buena Vista, Miss. Chickasaw County. Mention this paper. NORTH MISSISSIPPI FEMALE COLLEGE This college, chartered June 13th, 1870, is now enjoying a very prosperous day in its history. The faculty is experiences, and able and have a standard of work, equal to any Female College in the south. Send for Catalogue. Address. P. A. SCOTT, Verona, Miss. Fall term opens August 29, 1887. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL – Vernon Alabama An English classical and mathematical Academy for the education of both sexes. Instrumental and vocal music a specialty. W. K. BORWN, L. I. Principal. B. H. WILKERSON, Assistant Teacher. Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, Music Teacher. The scholastic year is divided into two sessions – the Fall and the Spring. The falls session opens Monday October 3rd, 1887. A systematic Course of Study has been arranged, and students on entering will be examined and classed with reference to what they know, afterwards thoroughness alone will secure promotion to higher studies in the course. Much attention will be given to the government and discipline of the school and this as well as the methods of instruction will be in every way up with the times. MUSIC. This important department will be ably presided over by Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, who is a teacher possessing every ability natural and acquired, and of successful experience. Those who place their daughters here may safely expect their advancement to be commensurate with that of those in the best schools of the county. Thorough Base will be taught free of charge. Mrs. Shields will also instruct the entire school will be drilled daily in Penmanship, Dictation, Vocal music, and Calisthenics. This school offers great inducements to those who wish to secure a thorough and practical education. No place can offer better advantages for establish and maintaining a good permanent school than Vernon. The refinement and culture of the society and the healthfulness of the locality makes this a place well suited for educating the young. Expenses are as low as any first class school can offer. TUITION Primary Per month $1.50 Intermediate Per month 2.00 Common School Studies 2.50 Languages 3.00 Higher mathematics sciences &c 3.50 Music 3.00 Contingent Fee Per Term .50 Board $7.00 per moth. For further particulars, address the Principal at Vernon, Ala. TAX SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County,. By virtue of an order and decree issued from the Probate Court of said county to me directed and dated the 4th day of august, 1887. I will offer for sale in front of the court house door of said co. on the first Monday in September next, the following lands, or ass much thereof as will be necessary to satisfy the taxes and costs there on due for the year 1886 , to-wit: W ½ of NE ½ and E ½ of NW ½ Sec 5 T 17 R 15. Assessed to BARKSDALE. State taxes 91 cts, county taxes 91 cts, collectors fee 50 cts, probate free 50 cts. Printers fee 4.00 total $6.82. D. J. LACY, T. C. The above sale continued until the first Monday in October. ELECTION OF COTTON WEIGHER AT KENNEDY, ALA. We, the undersigned five merchants and cotton buyers of Kennedy, Ala, eight farmers from different sections, met a Kennedy, Ala., on July first to elect a cotton weigher for the coming season of 1887 & 1888. The bids were all carefully read, and received, Mr. A. T. RUSHING received ten out of thirteen votes, and by motion the vote was made unanimous and he was declared elected. The weigher will be sworn by the Justice of the Peace, and required to give bond to faithfully discharge his duty and give correct weights, also be responsible to the Farmer and Merchant for any mistake that many occur through his carelessness. He will also be required to get a scaled weight from the Judge of Probate and keep it always on hand by his scales, so any one can if they desire, test the scales before weighing their cotton, and should any object to the regular sworn weigher they can sell in any one they wish to weigh for them. But the buyer will in no case pay any one for weighing except the regular sworn weigher, under a forfeit of One Hundred Dollars to said weigher, and the buyer will not buy cotton from nay one until it is laid down at the Depot Platform. In electing Mr. RUSHING, we think we have chosen a man who will honestly and faithfully discharge his duty as a public weigher, and we submit the above report to all parties tributary to this point and hope they will accept it as coming from a committee who has honestly discharged their duty as servants of all who may sell o buy cotton at Kennedy. W. H. SMOTHERS J. A. SHELTON D. J. HOLLINGSOWRTH A. L. WALKER ELIJAH HOWELL GRIFFIN TRULL G. W. ALLEN J. T. YERBY J. S. PHILLIPS M. H. HODGE W. H. KENNEDY S. E. WEIR Committee, July 12, 1887 As many as ten young men can get board at the residence of the undersigned during the session of High school, at $7.00 pr month. I do this in order to build up the school and not to make money. J. D. MCCLUSKEY FEED STABLE My price for feeding and taking care of horses will be 50 cts. Per day during court weeks. I am also prepared to take 6 boarders during the two weeks court. O. F. HALEY 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. J. T. STINSON & COMPANY. Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants. Columbus, Miss 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. Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (picture of a rifle) Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary Chicago Scale Co. 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