Lamar County AlArchives News.....VERNON COURIER January 11, 1889 ************************************************ 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 9, 2010, 3:36 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History January 11, 1889 Microfilm Ref Call #371 Microfilm Order #M1992.4966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE VERNON COURIER COURIER PUBLISHING COMPANY [Limited] VERNON, LAMAR COUNTY, ALABAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1889 Vol. III, No. 32 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR (TORN PAGE) THE MOON’S ECLIPSE There will be an eclipse of the moon on the night of the ---- inst. The moon will pas --- the shadow at 10:58 stand---- time, and the largest total ---- will appear at 12:29 a.m. The obscuration will be slightly more than seven tenths of the moon’s face. The eclipse will be visible here, if the night is fair. THE FARMER’S ALLIANCE – (article torn) The Census of the United States will be taken next year the bill authorizing and providing for the same has not passed the Senate. The reasons for its not passing are that it would give President Cleveland the right to appoint the Commissioner who in turn would appoint the Enumerators, thereby putting it all in the hands of the Democrats. If the bill does not become a law until Mr. Harrison is inaugurated the Republican will get the job. THE BAGGING TRUST DISSOLVED THE TOMBIGBEE MILLS Columbus, Miss. Jan. 5 – For some time past smoke has been pouring from the tall stack of the Tombigbee Mills, giving our city a more manufacturing and businesslike aspect than ever before. On yesterday a test of the pickers and carder was made with gratifying success. A very dirty specimen of cotton was tried and came out beautiful and white, ready for spinning. This is what the south needs and this is what Columbus enterprise and pluck has determined to get. NOT EASILY “BUNCHED” JUST AS IT SHOULD BE TWICE MARRIED Married in Childersburg, Saturday December 29, Mr. Jerry Johnson to Miss Ida Blackman, both of Sylacauga. This is the second marriage of this couple. Several years ago Mr. Johnson and Miss Blackman were joined in happy wedlock in Coosa County, and for some unknown reason separated a few days after their marriage. A divorce was granted Miss Blackman a few years ago and until Saturday last little or nothing had passed between them. The parents of the young lady being opposed to the marriage, a little plot was laid so that the couple could meet in Childersburg and there be married the second time. A CIRCULAR LETTER Auditor Hogue has issued the following circular letter to Tax Assessors: Revenue Department of the State of Alabama, Montgomery January 5, 1889, Circular 3 To Tax Assessors You, as well as myself, are fiscal agents of the state and she looks to both to see that her revenue interests are properly managed. The question of tax reduction is being agitated; the available balance in the treasury is less than it has been at this date, in a number of years and we cannot afford to halt in the discharge of our duties. See to it that the property in your county is assessed at its proper value. Yours very truly Cyrus D. Hogue, Auditor SUGGESTIONS AS TO A SOUTHERN POLICY – (by Bill Nye) MISERABLE POOL – Sad Ending of an Idiotic Piece of Fun by a Virgnia Farmer TREASURE IN A WOMAN’S TOMB SLICK – (article torn) ----------- A meeting of citizens has been called at Leighton for next Saturday for consultation as to the best method of checking the high-handed and alarming destruction of property by incendiary fires. Last week Mr. Frank Davis, near Trinity, lost his stables and nine horses and mules, and dr. J. Hooks Moore, near Leighton had his stables burned one night and shortly afterward his corm crib and all of his pork hogs. The hogs were penned under the crib. The remedy is at hand if any of the guilty parties are detected. A tend foot rope and willing hands to pull it can be found. – [Tuscumbia North Alabamian] Here is an English rural paper’s summary of our late election…………. The number of full grown men out of employment in Georgia is incredible. ……. DRAGGED DOWN TO DEATH -------- RAILROAD NOTICE The undersigned will on the 17th day of December 1888 at the Court House of the County o Marion in the office the Judge of Probate, open books of subscription to the capitol stock of the Decatur, Chesapeake, and New Orleans Railroad, in pursuance of a commission issued by the Secretary of state and said books will remain open for thirty days. A. F. MURRAY J. T. CROSS JOHN S. REED H. MN. MATZ J. R. BOYD S. H. GRUBER L. M. FALK Fertilizers – LANN & CARTER – have established fertilizer depots at Gattman, Sulligent and Crews stations, where they will keep in stock the most popular high grade goods to be found in the markets and prices as low as such quality of fertilizers can be sold, either for cash or time no money or cotton payable at stations where sold, next fall. LANN & CARTER, Aberdeen, Miss. To our friends and patrons, having recently received our well assorted stock of dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps, Notices, etc. Also our immense stock of groceries and plantation supplies, to the old and well known stand of HUMPHRIES & HUDSON, corner Market and Main, lately occupied by NATHAN & OPPENHEIMER. We are better prepared than ever to offer the trade anything in said lines at prices to please; and with a superior selection we purpose not to be undersold by anybody. We call the attention of the public more particular to our stock of shoes and boots. We are the sole Agents in this city for the celebrated Bay State Hoe and Leather Co., and Suller Lewin & Co. We guarantee goods of said firms for desirability and pleasant wear. To the jobbing trade we can offer special inducements thus enabling the small merchants to buy at home as cheap as they could from any source. Come and see us and be convinced. SIMON, LOEB & Bro., Corner Market and Main street Columbus, Miss. LAMAR DIRECTORY W. A. YOUNG Judge of Probate R. E. BRADLEY Circuit Clerk LEE S. METCALF Sheriff P. M. WOODS Treasurer J. E. PENNINGTON Tax Collector W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor JAMES M. MORTON, Reg in Chancery B. H. WILKERSON Co. Supt of Ed. R. L. BRADLEY Representative WILLIAM RUSSEL Coroner N. L. TRULL County Surveyor COMMISSIONERS J. A. MCCOLLUM J. A. COLLINS W. M. STONE L. C. BLAKENEY VERNON LODGE, NO. 45 I. O. O. F. Meet at 8 pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, N. G. M. W. MORTON, Sec. VERNON LODGE, no. 389 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications 8 pm 1st Saturday in each month. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, W. M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. MAX NATHAN manager for VICTOR BUSECK, Retail Dealer in Liquors, wines, tobacco, cigars, etc. Near First National Bank Columbus, Miss. MR. W. B. SPANN, of Lamar County, Alabama is now with this house and will always be on hand to serve his friends with the best liquors at the lowest prices. 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. R. L. BRADLEY, Vernon Alabama keeps constantly on had a full stock of Music books of all kinds. Blackboards, ruled music paper, music stands, tuning forks, pitch pipes and other musical merchandise. Will fill orders of wholesale prices. Musical Journals ordered at club or other rates. Also a full line of school books, slates, pencils, chalk, steel pens, blank books, writing paper of all kind. Envelopes, etc. Prices as low as can be given on first-class goods. Will exchange new books for old books. Will buy and sell old books. ECHARD has re-opened his photograph Gallery at Columbus, Miss for the fall & winter. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court December 5th A. D. 1888 Estate of W. B. MATTISON This day came W. M. MATTISON and filed his resignation as administrator of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts and vouchers for a final settlement of his administration. It is ordered that the first day of January A. D. 1889 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. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate of said county. Ad for Marlin Repeating Rifles – (drawing of rifle) Ad for Philadelphia Sewing Machine – (picture of sewing machine) (TORN) PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Weekly at Vernon, Ala. (FIRST COLUMN TORN) SOUTHERN BRIEFS – (news items from Southern states) STATE NEWS NOTES The editor spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Guin, Ala. and was very much pleased to observe the many signs of progress the young town exhibits. This is a new town, and every one may not know where it is. It is just forty-five miles west of Jasper, situated on the center of one of the finest farming sections of the northwestern part of the state, and is one of the most thriving towns on the line of the Kansas City, Memphis, and Birmingham road. It has about eight or ten mercantile establishments, cotton yard, express, telegraph and post office, livery stable and a splendid little weekly newspaper, which is edited by our young friend, J. S. CLEMENTS, who made his journalistic debut under the tutorship of the writer, and who was recently an employee of this office. Success to the town and its enterprises. – [Jasper Protectionist] THE WHITE HOUSE WILL MEET AGAIN – In the Presbyterian Conference held in New York City…………….. GOV. HILL INAUGURATED GOLD NUGGETS IN A CHICKEN’S CROP DOGS AS DETECTIVES PERUVIAN WHISTLING JUGS THE YOUNG GERMAN EMPEROR SEEKING INJURIES BITTEN BY AN ELECTRIC BUG USE OF OLD TIN CANS (last column TORN) PAGE 3 TOMORROW – (poem) THE YELLOW DOG – (short story) KNIGHTLY ORDERS – Honors for which princes struggle to attain THE JOLLY NAVAL CADETS STRIKING A LIGHT – Methods in Vogue Before the Invention of Friction Matches A MODERN HERCULES A MAINE MAN’S THEORY DURABILITY OF MAHOGANY A WOOD SPLITTER SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL A UNIQULY PATCHED PICTURE ANATOMY OF THE SNAKE Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Bradfield’s Female Regulator Ad for German Dictionary Ad for Piso’s Cure PAGE 4 THE COURIER Published Every Friday LOCALS All parties desiring to stop their subscriptions to the Courier must settle up in full before the paper will be stopped. Bear this in mind. R. J. YOUNG, Business Manager January 11, 1889 New pupils enter the Institute each week. Mr. ALONZO GUIN visited Memphis this week. This week has been the first that seemed like winter this year. See change in the advertisement of FRANKLIN & CO. Columbus, Miss. Several prominent citizens of Millport were in town the first of ---- week. Mrs. EUBANK, of Millport was the guest of Mrs. MANE-------- in town this week (TORN) The small boy “halloed” with delight when a few snowflakes fell on Wednesday morning. Esq. W. W. PURNELL, of Crews Depot, was awarded the contract for keeping the paupers for 1889. Mr. J. P. MORTON left for Kennedy this week, where he will engage in the “wood butchering” business. The amount of claims against the county allowed by Commissioners Court this week was very light. We have on hand for Sale at this office blank deeds and mortgages. If you need anything in this lien call on or write us. See announcement of appointments for Vernon Circuit, for the present year, which will be found in our columns this week. Mr. J. T. MOORE has purchased the farm, formerly known as the RUSH place, one miles west of town, and is now located thereon. The handsomest thing in the way of a Calendar is “Hood’s Sarsaparilla Calendar” for 1889. We acknowledge the receipt of a copy. All subscribers who selected premium books before the holidays can get them by calling at this office. Those living at a distance will receive them by mail. Rev. Mr. MORRIS, Presiding Elder of this district was present at the Quarterly Conference Saturday and Sunday last and delivered several very interesting sermons. Capt. MCEACHIN submitted his report on the condition of the County treasurer’s books, and the Commissioners Court made a final settlement with Mr. WIMBERLY this week. In our columns will be found the advertisement of LANN & CARTER, Aberdeen, miss. These gentlemen have established fertilizer depots on the K. C. M. & B. Railroad, and parties who intend using fertilizers will do well to call on them. Two new roads were established by the last Commissioners Court one from Vernon to the Moscow Road four miles north and one from the Columbus roads into the new road first named. The Old seed Tick Road was reestablished from J. M. ANDERSON to the County line. NOTICE. In order to reduce our stock we will offer all our goods at reduced prices, for the next thirty days at Vernon and Sulligent. Bed blankets and overcoats at cost. RUSH & CLEARMAN, Vernon and Sulligent, Ala, Jan 8, 1889 ------ BEAUTIFUL THINGS – (poem for the Courier by M. C. I. The genial Mr. J. D. JACKSON left for his home in Dalton Ark. the first of the week. Mr. Jackson made many warm friends while in this county, who regret his returning to Ark. A frightful accident occurred at New Hope, Mercer county W. Va. Saturday. A number of farmers had gathered at a grist mill to get a supply of flour. Eight of them were taking in the boiler house when the boiler exploded, completely wrecking the mill and instantly killing five of the group. The others were fatally scalded. Judge J. J. Davenport called into the office of the Kansas City Progress the other day and causally licked the fighting editor, R. J. Profit. That gentlemen will doubtless profit by experience and having a gun handy when he has reason to expect such calls in the future – [Birmingham Evening News] GUARDIAN’S SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County Under and by virtue of two separate orders of the Probate Court of said county, made on the second day of January 1889, authorizing and empowering the undersigned J. C. MADDOX, guardian of IDA J. BAILEY and C. D. STEWART, guardian of ELIZABETH BULLEY, persons of unsound mind will in pursuance of said order and for the purpose of maintaining the said IDA J. and ELIZABETH BAILY on the 4th day of February 1889, to the highest bidder, in front of the Court House door of said county during the legal hours of sale for one half cash and remainder on a credit of one and two years, sell the following property to wit: SW ¼ of NW ¼ Section ------(CAN’T READ) NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that the partnership of BROCK and CREW is dissolved. The business will in the future be conducted by Mr. T. L. CREW. This 10th day of Dec. 1888. E. W. BROCK LAND SALE On Friday the 1st day of March 1889 I will offer for sale at the Court House in Vernon between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. all my real estate situated in the town of Vernon; also 400 acres of land lying 5 miles south of Vernon; also 30 acres, in Sec. 24, T 12 R 13, one and one half miles from the Kansas City Railroad. A lot of personal property will be offered for sale. Saturday March the 2, 1889, I will offer for sale at my mill one and one half miles southeast of Vernon the tract of land on which said mill is situated, containing 220 acres also a lot of household furniture. Terms of sale will be one third cash, balance on one and two years credit. Personal property will be sold for cash. For further information concerning said property apply to: ANDREW WHEELER, Vernon, Ala. Buy your clocks at the Regular Clock house, where every clock is warranted for two years. Price of $4.50. BUDER BROTHERS, Agents, Columbus, Mississippi. (picture of a clock) S. SELIG, Dealer in dry goods, clothing, and plantation supplies. 55 Market Street, Columbus, Mississippi. Highest market price paid for cotton, goods sold at a very small profit. Will furnish the farmers with bagging and ties as cheap as they can be had anywhere. No. 20. FRANKLIN & Company, Dealers in fine groceries and staple dry goods, cotton buyers, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. W. R. MCMANUS, of Lamar County, Ala. is with them to serve the interest of his friends, hoping to receive a liberal share of trade. Thanking them for past favors. Highest price paid for cotton and produce. THE VERNON INSTITUTE, Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama. An English, Classical and Mathematical College for the Education of both sexes. The session is divided into two terms of five months each. The Fall term opens Monday, October 1st 1888. The Spring Term Opens Monday February 3rd 1889. Course of Study. The course o study is divided into three grades. The Primary, The Intermediate, and the Senior. Literary Department – Prof. HOOD and Associates – This department comprehends the usual course of study in Institutes of this character. The object in this department will be either to prepare young men and ladies for a University course or fit them for business avocations by a thorough college course. Music –This department will have as principal a graduate in music. A lady who is up in the latest methods of teaching. Normal Department – The principal being a graduate of one of the finest Normal Colleges in the south, will conduct this department, and will instruct those who enter it in the latest and best methods of successful teaching. Art – The instruction in this department will be by a thorough and finished instructor Calisthenics – This is intended as a healthful and beneficial physical training for young ladies Military – Capt. J. S. EACHINS, Instructor – It is the purpose of the principal in introducing military exercises in the course of the college to furnish a diversion as well as a beneficial physical training for his male pupils. This feature, however, is optional with pupil. The instructor ha been connected with the State troops for the past eight years, and was a student of the University of Alabama for four years. Boarding Department – this department will be directly under the supervision of the principal. Young ladies who enter school will be under the supervision of the matron. Board will be furnished at from $6.00 to $7.00 per month. The Principal will associate with him, Prof. B. H. WILKERSON, County Superintendent of Education. For further information address Prof. O. R. HOOD, Principal. Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama. FERN BANK HIGH SCHOOL – Male and Female – Primary and Advance. W. A. DUNN, Principal. Session for 1888- 89 will open October 8th , 1888. Tuition for Primary Grade, per month $1.25 Tuition for Intermediate per month 1.50 Tuition for Advanced per month 2.00 Tuition for High school per month 2.50 This school offers advantages to those who wish to prepare for teaching, and others who desire a more thorough preparations for business than is attainable in common schools; and offer inducements among which are Normal and Practical mode of instruction. The subject is pursued rather than the text book, thus making the course more applicable to everyday business life. The location is healthful and accessible by rail and the expenses are the minimum. Students on entering are graded and classed with special reference to their preparations and ability to master the subject. The Primary department is specially adapted for elementary instruction, while the High School department give a practical education fitting young ladies and gentlemen for the various occupation is of life. For information call on, or address the Principal of the school. You will like it! Try the new route. The Kansas City, Memphis, & Birmingham R. R. m, now completed between Memphis and Birmingham, with branch to Aberdeen, Miss. It is many miles the shortest line between points in the southeast and Memphis an Arkansas and Texas, and all points northwest. The passenger train equipment of the new line is of the most modern construction; coaches were built by the Pullman Co. and are provided with every device necessary to insure the comfort and safety of passengers. Everything new and first class and no effort will be spared by the management to meet the requirements of the traveling public. Through tickets via this line on sale at all through ticket offices. For large map and time tables giving full information as to through cares, connections, etc., address, J. E. Lockwood, G. P. & T. A., Kansas City H. D. Ellis, Gen’rl Agent, Pass’gr Dep’t 31 Madison St. Memphis, Tenn. 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 J. S. MCEACHIN, Attorney-at-Law and Solicitor in Chancery, Vernon, Ala. Will practice in Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston, and Fayette counties, in the United States Courts at Birmingham, and the Supreme Court of Alabama. 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. MORGAN, ROBERTSON, & COMPANY. Wholesale and Retail dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, plantation Supplies, boots, shoes, hats and staple dry goods. When in Columbus, Call on us. Corner Market and Washington Street. 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. APPOINTMENTS FOR VERNON CIRCUIT, NORTH ALA. CONF. M. E. C. SOUTH Sulligent 10 a.m. 1st Sunday Springfield’s Chap. 3 p.m. 1st Sunday Lebanon 10 a.m. 2nd Sunday Newman’s Chap. 3 p.m. 2nd Sunday New Hope 11 a.m. 3rd Sunday Vernon 11 a.m. 4th Sunday Mt. Nebo 3 p.m. 4th Sunday G. L. HEWITT, Pastor Rev. A. PENNINGTON Baptist will preach in Vernon every 3rd Sabbath in each month at 11 o’clock. 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