Lamar County AlArchives News.....Vernon Courier December 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 March 8, 2008, 4:59 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History December 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, DECEMBER 23, 1887 Vol. II, No. 29 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR NEW CORPORATION – [Birmingham Herald] Papers were file din the Probate Judge’s office yesterday for the incorporation of the Birmingham and West Alabama Land and Manufacturing Company. The incorporators are WM. H. VANN, ROBERT G. ISBELL, THOMAS F. GREENE, H. W. MILLER and JOHN C. TRAPP of Lamar County. The capital stock of the company is placed at $60,000 of 600 shares at $100 per share. The purposes of the company are to carry on a general mining and manufacturing business and to deal in real estate and building etc. in the city of Birmingham and county of Jefferson. Edna (Tex.) Progress – A county editor is one who…… WOOLFOLK TO HANG Atlanta, Dec. 15 – Thomas Woolfolk, the greatest criminal in the world’s history, will hang on Feb. 10 for the murder of nine members of his family. The trial was concluded tonight. The jury, after being out twelve minutes, rendered a verdict of guilty. The trial lasted eleven days. Woolfolk stood the verdict without flinching. When asked if he had anything to say, Woolfolk rose calmly, and said that he had been tried by twelve honest, competent and intelligent men. He felt satisfied. They had done their duty, but the prejudice had been so strong in the neighborhood where the tragedy occurred that men were witnesses who had lied about him, although they were honest and intelligent men. He said that he Court had treated him well, but that the court and jury had followed the witnesses. He then held up his hand, and in the most solemn manner again protested his innocence. The Court then sentenced him to death on Feb. 10, the handing to be done in private. To his sister, who was weeping, Woolfolk said: “Don’t cry and take on that way I am as well off as I ever was in my life.” ALABAMA AND THE TARIFF – Congressman Bankhead Stands Squarely on the Chicago Platform. TO THE MINES Iron Age 17th This morning Isaac H. Vincent, once the trusted and honored treasurer of Alabama, will be known as Convict No. ___. He is now serving his sentence of fifteen years for stealing over $200,000 of the State’s money, and it is doubtful if he ever again breathes the sweet air of liberty. Last Saturday night Mr. P. J. Rodgers, warden of the prison at Pratt Mines, and Co. R. H. Dawson, president of the Board of Prison Inspectors, went down to Montgomery to bring Vincent to the mines. They expected to return with him that night, but failed to reach the train in time. Next morning the railroad bridge across the Alabama River was swept away, and the prisoner was allowed a brief respite. Mr. Rodgers had to go to Eufaula after some prisoners and he decided to go while at Montgomery and bring them back when he brought Vincent. At 8 o’clock yesterday morning he left Montgomery with Vincent and seven other prisoners. Col. Dawson accompanied the party to this city. The trains from Montgomery are still running around by way of Selma, and owing to several delays it was 5:20 o’clock yesterday afternoon before they reached this city. The prisoners were brought to Union depot and there Vincent was placed in a hack and driver at once to the Pratt Mines depot, corner First Avenue and Thirteenth Street. He was not recognized at the depot and was well on his way to the mines before any one knew that the famous prisoner had left Montgomery. A special train came from the miens and at 6:50 Vincent was taking his last ride on the cars from many years to come. HIS APPEARANCE Vincent was neatly dressed in a dark suit, heavy overcoat and black felt hat. He appeared to be greatly depressed, and had little or nothing to say. He wears a full beard, and his hair is rather long. A severe cough troubles him constantly, and Doctors Gaston and Hill, of Montgomery, express the opinion that he has consumption. He is resigned to his fate, and will endeavor by good conduct to shorten his term as much as possible. HIS TREATMENT At the mines Vincent will be treated precisely as other convicts of like physical condition. He will wear the prison garb, sleep on a prison cot and eat the prison the prison food. He will not dig coal because he is not considered physically able to do so. He will be carefully examined by the prison surgeon and the inspectors will then have him put at such work as he is able to do. He will probably be given some light work about the prison and will not enter the mines. It is believed by many that Vincent will not live to serve out his term. OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE – Auburn, Ala. Nov. 1st, ‘87 Section 11 of the Act creating the Department of Agriculture for the state of Alabama reads as follows:-------- BILL HAMILTON with S. BAUMGARTEN dealer in staple and fancy dry-goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc. Aberdeen, Mississippi. Highest market price paid for cotton. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Alabama, Nov. 21, 1887. Notice is here by 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, or in his absence the Clerk Circuit Court of Lamar County, Alabama at Vernon on January 21, 1888. Viz: Homestead No. 7117, SAMUEL H. HANKINS, for the SW ¼ SW ¼ Sec 27 and NW ¼ Sec 34 T 14 R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: JOHN E. GRAVES, ELISHA ROBERTSON, JOSEPH H. COLLINS, JOHN ROBERTSON, all of Vernon, PO Ala. Frank Coleman, Register 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. 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 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. G. W. RUSH J. W. CLEARMAN New Cash Store. G. W. RUSH & CO., Vernon Alabama. We take the liberty of enlightening the World and the community particularly with the information that our full stock of dry goods, and groceries, boots, and shoes, hats and caps, hardware, cutlery pocket knives, Queens ware, etc. A superb and well selected lot of notions. Which is offered at bottom prices for cash or produce. 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. MAX NATHAN, for MIRLOR BUSECK Dealer in Wines, liquors, cigars, and tobacco. Capt. ECKFORD’S Old Stand, No. 63, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. 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. 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. Miss TILLIE H. BAILEY, Columbus, Mississippi Fashionable Millinery. Hats and bonnets trimmed to order. Hats, bonnets, plumes, ribbons, feathers, and flowers of latest styles always on hand. No shop worn-goods sold. I have also a large stock of Hair goods for sale cheap. Also Sole Agent for Mme. Williamson’s Corsets. Everybody invited to call and examine goods before purchasing elsewhere. Place of business-dwelling between Morgan, Robertson, & Co. and Dowing Boarding House on Market Street. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama BLUE-EYED BESSIE – Poem BY THE WAYSIDE – How Bill Benson Kept the Oath He Sacredly Swore. MEN OF MEMORIES – Wonderful Feats Performed by a Number of Historical Characters TALMADGE’S SERMON – “Forbidden Honey” The Theme of an Interesting Discourse PAGE 3 PITH AND POINT ----LLED AT ATLANTA --- GOT THERE IN TIME A UNIQUE PETITION – The Brilliant Effort of a Young Kansas City Attorney Small advertisements and jokes PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published every Friday LOCALS See change in the Vernon High School ad. The High school will vacate for the holidays. HUGH PENNINGTON takes the cake in fancy candies. Mrs. Dr. MALER left for her Florida home last Saturday. Wednesday the Methodist E. Church was neatly scoured. Dr. W. L. and Mrs. MORTON visited Columbus this week. For oranges and apples go to WILLIE BURNS. Hon. R. L. BRADLEY returned from Montgomery last Sunday. Why are babies crying in church like good resolutions? They should be carried out. Our young friend GILBERT WIMBERLY is confined to his room with mumps. Mrs. Dr. BRADLEY and Miss ADA WIMBERLY visiting at Kennedy this week. SUMMERS & PENNINGTON have the prettiest display of Christmas candies we have seen. The young ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a sociable at the residence of Mrs. TEZZIE SPRINGFIELD on last Saturday night. Mr. FAYETTE PENNINGTON, the popular clerk for SUMMERS & PENNINGTON made a business trip to Columbus this week. Our merchants all have full line of goods, hence they are well equipped for the holiday trade. Your Editor has one invitation to dine Christmas day. Of course you are not surprised at his accepting(?) The teachers in the county are requested to meet the Co. Supt. of Education at the Court House on the 1st Saturday after Christmas, the 31st inst. For Christmas cards call on Dr. R. L. BRADLEY Rev. W. C. WOOD filled his regular appointment at the M. E. church last Sabbath. A large congregation listened to his discourse with appreciation. WILLIE BURNS has an elegant lot of apples, oranges, candies, etc. Polite attention given to all customers. A special of the 20th from Montgomery to the Iron Age of the 21st says: “The Governor on yesterday appointed WM. A. YOUNG Probate Judge of Lamar County. Ladies and Gents shoes at greatly reduced prices. G. W. RUSH & Co. HUGH PENNINGTON started to give us a list of all the different kinds of candy he had, but concluded we wanted to put some other news in our paper. Married at DeSotoville, Ala. on the 13th of Dec., at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr. R. F. BANKHEAD TO Miss LULA GRAY. The Editor received an invitation to the nuptials but with deepest regret under the pressure of business was forced to forego the pleasure of seeing the happy lovers made one. We wish our gallant friend all the bliss that his new estate can possibly give, and assure his fair bride that many loving hearts go forth to her in deep-felt congratulations and affectionate welcome awaits her in her new home. Ad for Webster’s Dictionary G. W. RUSH & Co. have their new store house completed at Sulligent, and have a fresh and carefully selected stock of goods therein which they invite the trading public to call and inspect. FARM NOTES There should always be good ventilation in places where fruit and vegetables are stored. Keep the sheep quarters dry, as a wet place for them to lie or stand is very unhealthy. The ambition of each farmer should be to make his farm better than any of his neighbors. Cabbage should be stored in a place where they can be kept as cool as possible without freezing. Three million bushels of potatoes are given as the average crop in Washington County, New York. HUGH 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. NOTICE All parties indebted to A. COBB & Son either by Note or Account will please come and make settlement, as I must have the money. Respectfully, R. W. COBB NOTICE All parties indebted to my husband, ALEXANDER COBB, deceased, by Note or account, are requested without further notice to call on my son, W. A. COBB, and make payment, who is authorized by me to collect and receipt for same. MRS. P. M. COBB SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Lamar County, and State of Alabama, in favor of W. Y. ISBELL, Defendant, and JOHN T. MILLER, Claimant for the sum of $36.80, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against Z. R. GUIN out of the goods, chattels, lands, and tenements of the said Z. R. GUIN. I have levied on the following real estate, to-wit: NE ½ of SE ½ Sec 5 T 13 R 14, ten acres of the west side, west lying and being in this county and state. 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 Z. R. GUIN in and to the above described property on the second day of January 1888, it being the first Monday in said month, during the legal hours of sale, at the Court House door in the town of Vernon in Lamar County and state of Alabama. Dated at Vernon, this 16th day of November, 1887. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, November 4, 1887 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of this intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge of Lamar County, Ala, at Vernon, Ala on Dec 28th, 1887, viz: Homestead No. 11492 MATTHEW T. DAVIS, for the NW ¼ Sec 32 T 14 R 16W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: JOSEPH SLOAN, J. C. LOGGAINS, WILLIAM SMITH, and SAMUEL SLOAN, all of Vernon PO, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register 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. 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. BROWN, 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 Spring Session opens Monday January 2nd 1888 and will continue six scholastic months. 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. FERN BANK HIGH SCHOOL – The Premium School of Lamar. Enrollment last session 112. The 6th Session will open October 24, 1887, and continue 9 scholastic months. J. R. GUIN, Principal. Miss JALA GUIN, 1st Assistant. This school is in a very prosperous condition. The Faculty is able and fully up with the latest and best methods of instruction. the school is carefully graded and no pupil is permitted to advance until thoroughly prepared. Special inducements given to boarding pupils. Every effort will be made to improve those entrusted to our care, both morally and intellectually. The resent faculty having been elected unanimously for three years feel somewhat flattered; and feel safe in guaranteeing perfect satisfaction to all. We especially invite young men and young ladies who intend teaching to give us a trial. We know of no town offering better inducements to educate the young than Fern bank. The people are social and refined. The locality is remarkably healthy. The school room has been enlarged and is well fitted up in way of charts, maps, globes, etc. Expenses are lower than any other first class school can offer. Tuition: Primary per month $1.25 Intermediate per month $1.50 Common School $2.00 High school $2.50 Incidental fee per quarter 20c. Board $7.00 per month. Two lessons in Vocal Music per day free to the entire school. For full particulars address the Principal at Fern Bank, Alabama. IMPORTANT NOTICE Owing to the continued ill health of our Mr. TOPP, it becomes necessary for him to retire from the present business, and in order for the speedy closing of the same, we will from this date sell all desirable goods at Greatly Reduced prices, and all unseasonable goods at a sacrifice. This notice closes all old accounts and prohibits the opening of new ones. Country merchants and others desiring clothing, hats, shirts, underwear, &c., &c will do well to see our stock before buying elsewhere. Remember this means Cash on the Counter. BUTLER & TOPP Columbus, Miss. November 1, 1887. Ad for books 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. 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. 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. C. S. W. PRICE JAS. A. HUDSON PRICE & HUDSON Corner Main and Market Streets (Blair’s Corner – 69 Main. 76 Market) Columbus, Mississippi. Shoes, boots, hats, rubbers, umbrellas, shoe findings & c. Our Specialties – Zeigler’s Hand-sewed and custom shoes, Boyden’s Hand-sewed and custom shoes, Fanst’s Hand-sewed and custom shoes. New firm, new goods, and satisfactory prices. Location convenient. Business solicited. Equity and promptness assured. Come to see us. Ad for Webster’s Dictionary Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (picture of a rifle) File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/newspapers/vernonco1579gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 26.0 Kb