Marion County AlArchives News.....GAZETTE APPEAL November 26, 1897 ************************************************ 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 June 4, 2010, 8:25 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 26, 1897 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE GAZETTE-APPEAL Vol. II GUIN, ALA. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1897 NO. 36 PAGE 1 A MODERATE IMPROVEMENT – Colder Weather Has Done Much to Accelerate Retail Trade THREE THOUSAND SHEEP BURN – Prairie Fire Ten Miles Wide Sweeps Through Texas Counties A terrific prairie fire passed through Lubbock, Hale and Crosby counties, Tex. last week doing great damage to the ranges. It originated east of Crosby County, turned eastward through Crosby before a severe west wind, until it reached appoint north of Emma, when a norther arose, bringing the fire south in its awful fury. The flames came leaping, making a fire ten miles wide and traveling at lightning speed. At least 400 square miles of territory were burned. Cattle suffered and many were burned to death. North of Emma, three thousand sheep were burned in one flock and many farmers lost their winter feed, fire burning it in the stacks. TAMMANY GROWS GENEROUS The members of the executive committee of Tammany Hall have subscribed $20,000 for the starving people of Cuba and a like sum for the poor of New York City. The Cuban check was handed to Senor Tomas Estrada Palma and other members fo the junta who had called to seek the aid of Tammany in behalf of their starving countrymen. TRAIN WRECKED IN ARKANSAS Train No. 2 on the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis, which left Birmingham, Ala. for Kansas City, was derailed just west of Williford, Ark., Thursday morning. The combination coach, chair car, and sleeper went over the bank, the combination care going into Spring River. The chair car and sleeper were both consumed. It is supposed that the truck gave way. One passenger, J. T. Hoover, of Pleasant Hill, Mo. was fatally injured and about thirty others more or less seriously hurt. It is believed none of the latter will die. MORGAN TALKS ABOUT HAWAII – Need Have No Fears of Foreign Opposition A SINGULAR MISTAKE – In Attempting to Capture a Murderer One Officer Shoots Another SENATOR BLUFF CITY BURNED SECRETARY BLISS REPORT – Big Reduction in the Amount of the Pension Roll Expected ----------------- ABOUT THE INDIANS To total Indian population of the United States, exclusive of the New York Indians and the five civilized tribes approximates 177,178, located on 177 reservations, which contain approximately 33,404,837 acres. Of these 4,545 have accepted allotments of land, which aggregate about 644,147 acres Secretary Bliss says while the opening of the Wichita Reservation in Oklahoma to white settlement would greatly promote the development of heat country, yet, in view of the unsettled condition of the questions affecting their rights, until there is further legislation he does not see how it can be done without causing great injury and distress. CONCERNING ALASKA Concerning Alaska Secretary Bliss says existing conditions demand a radical change in the laws relaxing thereto and he recommends that the public land laws be extended to that district; that additional land offices be created and appropriations made to carry them into effect; that the granting of way for railroads, telegraph and telephone lines and the construction of roads and trails be specifically authorized; that provisions be made of the incorporation of municipalities, providing for the holding of elections, defining qualifications for voting and giving such powers as are used and exercised by municipalities elsewhere; that the legal and political stratus of the native population, which is in doubt, be defined; that citizenship be extended to the Metlakahtla Indians, who emigrated from British Columbia, and under authority of an act of Congress approved March 3, 1891, to occupy Annette Island; that complete territorial government be authorized and established and that representation in congress be granted. Work on the Nicaragua Canal is still suspended……………. A FATAL STREET DUEL J. W. HARRIS of the Waco (Texas) Times-Herald, a morning paper, and W. A. HARRIS, his brother, on one side, and Judge G. B. GERALD, a prominent citizen, fought a duel on the street Friday evening. W. A. Harris was shot dead, J. W. Harris wounded fatally, his body being paralyzed and Gerald shot in the side. He may die. The trouble was the outcome of the mobbing of W. C. Brann, publisher of the Iconoclast. SLAVERY GOD’S INSTRUMENT – Said a Colored Bishop at a Conference in Virginia GREAT FIRE DEVASTATES LONDON – One Hundred and Fifty Warehouses Burned – Loss will reach $25,000,000. One of the most disastrous fires in London’s history since the great fire of 1666 broke out in a large block of buildings lying eastward of Aldersgate street and between the thoroughfare and Red Cross Street just after 1 o’clock Friday night……………. CANNOT STEM THE TIDE – Hon. Hannis Taylor, ex-Minister to Sprain Says Cuba will be Free COTTON GROWERS’ CONVENTION – Called to Meet in Atlanta on Dec 11 to Perfect an Organization MISS CISNEROS HAS A GUARDIAN DEATH’S RECORD Dr. W. F. Heyer, one of the most prominent members of the medical fraternity was found dead in bed at his residence in Meridian, Miss, Thursday morning. A ruptured blood vessel caused his death. Rev. Dr. George H. Houghton, pastor of the Church of the Transfiguration, better known as the “little Church Around the Corner,” died Thursday in New York T. B. Holt, missionary treasurer of the M. E. Church South died in Weatherford, Texas the past week. Mr. Holt was a resident of Nashville, Tenn. and was visiting in Texas. NEWS ITEMS OF THE WEEK --------------------- The Japanese government has demanded the sum of $200,000 in gold from Hawaii by way of indemnity in connection with the emigration affair. Mr. Coles anti-football bill passed the Georgia senate Thursday by an almost unanimous vote. The bill has already passed the house, and now awaits the governor’s approval. The New England cotton manufacturers have entered a protest against the loose way in which cotton is baled in the South, saying it is poorly ginned, poorly handled, poorly baled, over hooked, and subject to robbery from the time it leaves the planter’s hands until it reaches the mills. CANADA WILL NEGOTIATE – Will Send a Commission to Washington to Act Jointly with a Similar One SIX CASES OF FEVER AT McHENRY CONTRACT FOR ROAD AWAREDED TOLL-GATE RAIDERS ACTIVE PAGE 2 THE GAZETTE-APPEAL WILDES AND JONES, EDITORS E. L. JONES, Manager and Publisher Entered at post office at Guin, Ala – A second-class matter Subscription rates One year $1 Six months 50 c Three months 25 c Guin, Ala. Nov. 26, 1897 The turkey made his escape without the loss of a feather. The Thanksgiving turkey is still gobbling, as far as we know. One day of a wise man is worth the entire life of a fool. Mr. T. J. FARIS, whose announcement for probate Judge appears in this issue, is a man of high moral nature, thoroughly qualified, and if elected, will, no doubt fill the office with dignified zeal. Mr. FARIS has twice served the people of Marion as Tax-Assessor, and his ---- and untarnished democratic principles need no coloring. He is a Democrat of the old land mark. -------- WASHINGTON LETTER Collector WILLIS and Deputy Marshals ATKINS and SMITH went out on a still hunt Saturday night near Hacklebrug and succeeded in locating and destroying a large still and about 100 gallons of beer and captured two of the moonshiners. Let the good work go on. FINAL PROOF NOTICE Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, October the 13th, 1897 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 Probate Judge at Hamilton, ala., on November the 27th, 1897, vz: LEE G. AKERS, H. E. No. 20567 for the SW ¼ NW ¼ of Sec 31 T 12 R 13 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: MACK STANFORD, WILLIAM G. AKERS, ROBERT NESMITH, JAMES F. STANFORD, all of Guin, Ala JOHN A. STEELE, Register FINAL PROOF NOTICE Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, October the 26th, 1897 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 Probate Judge at Hamilton, ala., on November the 27th, 1897, vz: JOHN T. GANN, H.E. NO. 20290 for the South half SW ¼ NW ¼ of SW ¼ and SW ¼ NW ¼ Sec 34 T 11 R 13 West He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: ROBERT A. MARTIN, Ur, Ala, RUFUS FRANKS, ANDERSON H. BURLESON, JAMES P. POLLARD, of Guin, Ala JOHN A. STEELE, Register ONE PRICE TO ALL Geo. Fox’s Gloss Starch 4 c Ladies Fast Black Cassimere Gloves 15 c Oil finish cloth window shades each 45 c Silk Handkerchiefs 35 c Amber Tipped dress, stays doz 5 c Gents working gloves, per pair 20 c Padlocks 5 c Good shoe blacking, 3 boxes for 5 c David’s black ink, 2 bottles for 5 c Best lead pencils, per doz 10 and 20 c Com note paper, 120 sheets for 10 c Large size com note, 120 sheets 20 c Fancy box paper, per box 8, 9 and 10 c Nice pen holders, each 1 c Hook and Eyes, 2 doz for 1 c Ladies and men’s silk ties 15 c Ladies and men’s handkerchiefs 5 c Large bath towels, per pair 30 c Spool thread 200 yards, on spool, 2 for 5 c Toilet soap 3 c a cake or 2 cakes for 5 c Ladies leather belts 10 c Corsets, good quality 37 to 65 c Turkey Red Embroidery 3 spools for 5 c Nice Pillow shams, per pair 25 to 30 c Kid hair curlers, per doz 5 c Suspenders per pair 5 to 35 c Sewing Machine Oil 6 oz, bottle for 5 c All the above goods are first class, no shoddy articles among them. W. T. SLOAN, Guin, Ala. P. B. PETERMAN, Guin, Ala. Dealer in watches, clocks, jewelry, spectacles and silverware, watches and jewelry repaired on short notice. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements for County officer will be made for $5 in advance PROBATE JUDGE I am a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate of Marion County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. T. J. FARIS E. L. JONES, Attorney-at-Law, Guin, Ala. Will practice in all the courts of Marion and adjoining counties. Collections a specialty W. C. DAVIS Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ala. will practice in all the courts of Alabama and Mississippi T. J. SPRINGFIELD, MD., Physician and Surgeon, Guin, Ala. Offers his professional services to the citizens of Guin and surrounding country. Special attention given to diseases of women. All calls promptly attended day or night. Men of Good Judgment are taking advantage of our good goods at the low prices we offer them. We don’t claim to sell the cheapest in the city, but I do sell as cheap. Quality of goods considered. E. W. BROCK New model Crandall typewriter (picture of typewriter) – only 28 key characters. Writing in plain sight alignment can’t change. Most simple, durable and perfect Typewriter extant. Lowest Factory price $50. STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, Florence, Ala. A training school for teachers. Enrollment last year over 300. Tuition Free, Board, $8.00 to $12.00 per month. Necessary expenses from $35.00 to $125.00. Graduate secure good position. Fall Term begins Tuesday September 14, 1897. Send for catalogue to A. C. Wilson, President J. M. SPRINGFIELD & Co. Livery Feed and Sale Stable. Good Teams, Good Buggies, and Hacks. Careful Drivers. Guin, Ala. (picture of Livery Stable- (wood cut) THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, JAS. K. POWERS, L. L. D. President. New courses of Study, Classical, Scientific, Engineering. Professional Departments: law, Medicine. For announcement with details information, address the President at University P. O., Tuscaloosa County Ad for Birmingham Business College Ad for Parry Mfg Co – (picture of buggy) Ad for McElree’s Wine of Cardui PAGE 3 TIME TABLE. Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham R. R. No. 1 East 12:38 p.m. No. 2 West 8:20 p.m. No. 3 East 2:44 a.m. No. 4 West 1:48 a.m. DIRECTORY MASONIC LODGE No. 478 – T. J. SPRINGFIELD, W. M., JOHN W. INGLE, S. W.; J. D. WESTBROOK, JW; M. T. AKERS, Treas.; J. B. RILEY, Secy. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Saturday before 3rd Sunday in each month. CITY COUCILMEN Mayor – J. T. CARPENTER Marshal – J. T. WHITE Aldermen – S. J. BAIRD, J. W. WILDES, J. J. POPE, E. W. BROCK, J. D. WESTBROOK. CHURCHES METHODIST – Services every third Sunday at night, fourth Sunday at 11 am Rev. D. W. WARD, Pastor. Sunday School every Sunday at 3 ½ p.m. Prof. J. T. HUFFATUTTLER, Superintendent BAPTIST – Services first and third Sundays. Sunday School every Sunday morning. CHRISTIAN – Services every second Sunday 11 a.m. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. JOHN W. KIRK, of Sizemore (Lamar County) one of the oldest and best citizens of that county, spent Wednesday night in town, the guest of Mr. J. W. SHAW. Capt. H. B. KENNEDY, representing May & Thomas Hardware Co of Birmingham, was in the city yesterday. J. E. POTTS, a Knight of the grip was in town this week. GEO. WALTON, representing a Drug Firm of Memphis was on our streets this week. Mr. T. V. WEBB, a prominent farmer of Pharos vicinity, was in town Wednesday, getting burial outfit for Mrs. RENA CANTRELL, who died in that community Tuesday night. Rev. D. W. WARD preached an excellent sermon here Sunday night, his last before Conference, which meets next Wednesday. All communications for publication must be accompanied by the real name of the writer. Judge W. H. MATTHEWS and Dr. GUYTON made a business trip to Hamilton Tuesday. Mr. D. T. TRIM, of Beaverton, was a pleasant caller at our office Monday. Mr. A. DILL, a prominent farmer of near here was among our callers this week. Squire JAS. FRANKS, of Winfield was in the city yesterday. J. M. MOSLEY, of Hamilton passed through town Tuesday on his return from Birmingham. Miss ELLA CREW, of Crews, is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. W. BROCK. Attorney FITE, of Hamilton, attended court here last Saturday. Marion County Teacher’s Institute will be held at Hamilton, Dec. 2 and 3 The Steamer(?) “Guin” has just been launched in the Lake above town, and the sports contemplate much phun (sic). Mr. and Mrs. D. E. STRAIN, of Georgia, were visiting in the city last week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. SLOAN Mr. ELLIOTT, of Georgia, is visiting his brother near here. Mr. M. T. AKERS, our former Post Master and one of our best citizens, moved out this week to his farm two miles from town. Dr. J. T. DUNN, of Hamilton, was a pleasant caller at our office today. The Citizens meeting last night was a success. All who attended were enthused and no doubt feel well paid for their time. Let every citizen attend the meeting Monday night. The object is to arouse the general business interests of the town and country. ITEMS FROM PEA RIDGE We regret to hear that Mrs. SAMUEL MARTIN is confined to her bed with tonsillitis. Hope to hear of her early recovery. The many friends of Mr. W. N. AUTRY will be grieved to learn of the death of his little three year old son LUTHER, who died last Friday evening. We tender the parents our sincere sympathy in this hour of their sad bereavement. Rev. W. A. NELSON preached a very interesting sermon at Mount Olive Church to a large and attentive audience Sunday. Mr. WILLIS PERKINS and Miss MATTIE WILLIAMS were married at the home of the brides’ parents last week. Success to the happy couple. Mr. T. A. VAUGHN carried his daughter, Miss DELLA, to Dr. BURLESON near Hall’s Mill last Saturday, to have him treat a cancer on her foot. Mr. JOE THREADGILL of near Natural Bridge, visited relatives in this vicinity recently. Dr. L. W. WILLIAMS informs us that his patients, in the main are doing well. Prof. T. J. WESTBROOK opened school last Monday at Mt. Olive with 13 matriculates. We wish him success. Mr. E. J. RILEY visited Pea Ridge and community, last Monday and Tuesday with a view of locating on the farm; but ED don’t like our rough, hilly country. Poor fellow, we are afraid he will have to hunt a long time for a more suitable place; because Dr. WILLIAMS has a new supply of drug and says he is ready to fight any sickness that may come. Success to the Gazette-Appeal. The people are very much pleased with its style and clean print, especially the Editorial department. – REIEM FROM GREENWOOD SPRINGS We are glad to learn that Mr. E. C. CREWS is rapidly recovering from a severe spell of slow fever. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. STRONE returned Saturday from a pleasant visit, to relatives in Georgia. We are glad to see our little town full of people. There are 16 wagons hauling stone here every day, they have already hauled 4,000,000. The 20th is pay day, and of course every wagon is in town that day on time. Dr. H. F. BRAYLES is rebuilding at the Springs getting everything in tip-top shape for next summer. We are glad to see the charming Miss LULA TOOD in town this evening. Her sweet face and bright smiles are always pleasantly received. With best wishes for the Gazette-Appeal B. C. CITIZENS MEETING The citizens meeting as announced in our last issue for Thursday night was called to order by J. W. WILDES, and object stated. Speeches were made by Dr. J. T. SPRINGFIELD, Hon. W. H. MATTHEWS, JNO. A. SHW, Esq., J. D. WESTBROOK and Prof. ROBERT JONES. After which permanent organization was founded by electing J. W. WILDES permanent Chairman, E. L. JONES Secretary and Treasurer. Committee on ways and means was appointed, J. H. WHITE, S. J. BAIRD and JNO. P. RILEY composing the committee. Motion to meet Monday night 29th. Carried. J. W. WILDES, Chairman A collection of Irish bulls were published recently. Here are some of them: A certain politician lately condemning the government for its recently policy concerning the income tax…………….. POULTRY POINTS MARION ACADEMY Located at Guin, Marion County, on the K. C. M. & B Railroad. All things combine to make this a location well suited to school work. Are you going off to school? Are you going to send your children off to school? Guin is the place. Look at the cost! Board $5; Tuition $1 to $2.50. Free Tuition is sometimes very dear. Things usually cost what they are worth. A class in Pedagogy will be maintained for the benefit of teachers and those who contemplate teaching. For particulars, call on or address ROBERT JONES, Principal THE INDUSTEROUS HEN GUIN PRODUCE MARKET – Corrected Weekly by JOHN P. RILEY Cotton 4 7-8c Wool 25 c Dry Hides 7 to 9 c Hens 16c Fry Chickens 10 to 15 c Eggs 13 c Corn 6 c Molasses (new) 25 c Pelts 50 to 75 c Peanuts per lb 2 c Chestnuts per qt 5 c Potatoes 40 c BRADLEY’S is the place for what? Bargains in everything we handle. Please call and get our prices and be convinced that we will sell you honest goods for less money than any other house in town. Come on, come all, we mean business. W. R. BRADLEY, Guin, Ala. “Small profits” is our motto. We are Headquarters for Dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, & Groceries. We carry a complete line of men’s and boy’s secondhand clothing. See. No cutting below best on one or two articles and doubling up on a dozen others to make up. Our stock is complete. Country produce taken in exchange. Call and get our prices before buying elsewhere. S. J. BAIRD, Guin, Ala. Ad for a Piano sent on trial Ad for Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad for Arlington Sewing Machine – A $65.00 machine for $18.50 Ad for Maywood Bicycle - $27.00 PAGE 4 GLASS BANGLES Both Hindoo and Mussulman women wear glass bangles and in the Northwest Provinces they are regarded as sacred objects……………… OLDEST GERMAN NEWSPAPER The Magdeburg Gazette, probably the oldest newspaper in Germany, last month celebrated its 250th anniversary. It is still conducted by representatives of the Faber family, which founded it in 1647, just at the close of the Thirty- Years War. The present heads of the venerable journalistic dynasty are the two brothers, Robert and Alexander Faber, perpetuating a line almost a century and a half older than that which rules over the London Times, the greatest if not the oldest of newspapers. Magdeburg took on the decorations of holiday in honor of this venerable gazette, which well deserved them. Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla ALABAMA NEWS ITEMS TEACHER’S FUND SENT OUT COTTON WAREHOUSE BURNED – Guntersville WILL APPLY FOR A CHARTER – coal miners INVITING THEM SOUTH – Huntsville OPENING NEW COLONIES A new colony that has sprung up practically of its own accord at McDonald’s, Morgan County, but bids fair to excite some interest before long. Here a number of sturdy Germans have settled and will plant vineyards. Bismarck, another proposed German colony near Decatur, has been lagging on account of quarantines, but bids fair to reawaken The town has been laid out and it is ready for setters. UNION LABOR LEAGUE ORGANIZED – Birmingham BIRMINGHAM AS A COTTON MARKET REWARD OFFERED FOR MURDERER – Covington LIVE TIMES IN DANVILLE M & O SURVEYING A LINE TO BIRMINGHAM HAS FIRED HIS LAST ENGINE – E. P. Bishop, near Oxmoor – killed Wiley Clay SOME SAMPLE CROPS OF COTTON – Uniontown CANADA’S REPRESENTATIVE IN BIRMINGHAM BRIEFLY MENTIONED ----------------- HOW TO CHOOSE A PUP AGRICULTURAL TOPICS Root-Bound Plants Binding Corn Stalks Salting Cows Charcoal for Fowls Injuring Tillable Lands Growing Hogs Cheaply Ad for J. Blach & Sons Ad for Loosley bicycles Ad for Hall’s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer Ad for Montgomery Ward & Co Catalogue Ad for Walter Baker & Co Breakfast Cocoa File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/marion/newspapers/gazettea1719gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 22.5 Kb