Marion County AlArchives News.....Hamilton Free Press November 15, 1893 ************************************************ 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 April 9, 2010, 8:18 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 15, 1893 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE HAMILTON FREE PRESS VOL. 1 HAMILTON, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1893 NO. 6 THE FREE PRESS - Issued Every Wednesday J. S. CLEMENTS, Editor and Proprietor Subscription Rates – One Year ………$1.00 6 mos…………….. .50 3 mos……………….25 -----(political news)---- WINFIELD DOTS Such delightful weather for all kinds of business. The farmers are making good use of it in getting their cotton to market. They busy hum of two gins running day and night makes us think better times are ahead. Last Saturday was Esq. TRULL’S regular court day with but one case of any note on docket, which was continued until the 9th of December. There was a candy breaking at Mr. D. S. ASTON’S last Friday night which was enjoyed by all present. Mr. J. A. NORTHCUTT went to Aberdeen last Saturday. Prof. J. T. BERRYHILL left for Bexar last Sunday he said on a business trip but MIKE thinks there is some far Miss in the case. Mr. J. R. JONES went to see his best girl last Sunday. Messrs. J. R. WHITEHEAD and T. A. ROBERTS while visiting in Fayette County last week, had quite an exciting time. Their horses became frightened and they could not hold them, and the result was the boys were back at Winfield sooner than was expected. Long life to the Free Press MIKE THE EXPECTED HAPPENED – A Summary Of Some Of The Leading Causes Of The Landslide (election) LOCALS FROM HALLS MILLS Elder J. A. MAYS, of Crews, is in this vicinity on business. A Mr. JOHNSON, from Caledonia, Miss. was here last week and contemplates moving into our midst. Mr. NATHAN WILSON and Miss JULIA POPE were united in the holy bonds of wedlock on last Thursday at the residence of the bride’s father. Success to them. G. M. ARMSTRONG had a public sale on Wednesday last, and his Texas fever was running so high that he forgot to sell his fodder and axes. Guess somebody could secure a bargain now. Mr. POLK DUNHAM and Miss ---- JOHNSTON; of Caledonia, Miss were married last Sunday. Wish them a prosperous journey on the matrimonial sea. J. A. M. THANKSGIVING DAY The President has issued his proclamation setting Thursday, November 30, as a day of Thanksgiving. In his proclamation he says: “While the American people should every day remember with praise and thanksgiving the divine goodness and mercy which have followed them since their beginning as a nation, it is fitting that one day in each year should be especially devoted to the contemplation of the blessing we have received from the hand of God, and to the grateful acknowledgment of this loving kindness. “Therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, do hereby designate and set part Thursday, the thirtieth day of the present month of November, as a day of Thanksgiving and praise to be kept and observed by all the people of our land. On that day let us forgo our ordinary work and employments and assemble in our usual places of worship, where we may recall all that God has done for us, and where from grateful hears our united tribute of praise and song may reach the throne of grace. Let the reunion of kindred and social meeting of friends lend cheer and enjoyment to the duty, and let generous gifts of charity for the relief of the poor and needy prove the sincerity of our thanksgiving. PROFESSIONAL CARDS - W. C. DAVIS C. E. MITCHELL DAVIS & MITCHELL, Attorneys at Law, Hamilton, Ala. Practice in all the courts of Alabama and Mississippi. B. R. FITE, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. Special attention given to the collection of claims. W. H. KEY A. S. HESTER KEY & HESTER, Attorneys at Law - Russellville, Ala will practice in Franklin and adjoining counties, in the Supreme Court and the Federal court at Huntsville. GEO. C. ALMON W. I. BULLOCK, ALMON & BULLOCK, Attorneys at Law, Russellville Ala. will practice in Franklin and adjoining counties ,and especially in Marion; also in the Federal court at Huntsville and in the Supreme Court at Montgomery. GUIN HIGH SCHOOL, Guin, Ala. The attention of the public is hereby called to the following record of the proceedings of the Board of Trustees of Guin High school, in their meeting to take final action on the subject of employing a principal. There is no other school board in the town of Guin. Guin, Ala – August 5, 1893 We, the boar of trustees of the Guin High School met according to agreement and the house was called to order by J. D. GANN, president of the board of trustees, and the applications of teachers were read and placed before the board. After investigation was made we resolved to go into a n election for the principal of said school, whereby upon we voted by ballot and elected Prof. R. L. FRANCIS as principal of the Guin High school to commence the first Monday in October, 1893, and continue six months; also the board set the rates of tuition for said school as follows: Primary Grade $1.00 per mo. 1st Intermediate $1.50 per mo. 2nd Intermediate $1.50 per mo. High School $2.00 per mo. After which the board adjourned to await further requirements. JAMES H. GUIN, Secretary The school began as directed by the board, and is professing nicely. In our methods and work we invite the criticism of the world and propose to stand upon its verdict. Send for circulars and particulars to R. L. FRANCIS, Principal. GUIN NORMAL HIGH SCHOOL – Guin, Ala. A school of high grade for the education of both sexes. Fifth Annual Session will open October 30th, and continue eight months. This school was organized by the present faculty four years ago and has grown to be one of the best schools in West Alabama. We send out from ten to fifteen teachers a year to teach in the public schools of the state. Special Inducements to boarding pupils. Tuition: Primary……………..$1.00 Intermediate………..$1.50 High School……… ..$2.00 Music………………..$3.00 No Incidental fees charged. Board - $6.00 to $6.50 per month. Circular mailed on application. Address – J. R. GUIN, Principal or J. H. GUIN. Sect. Board of Trustees. The lowest prices, the best goods and fair dealings – always win. CARPENTER is selling at astonishingly low prices. Best brands of flour, good sugar, lard, meat, coffee, and in fact everything needed by the public in the family grocery line. Hardware, tinware, tobacco, snuff & cigars, highest market prices paid for chickens, eggs, beeswax and all kinds of country produce. We want your trade, you want our goods. A fair exchange is beneficial to all. We offer bargains and guarantee satisfaction. T. W. CARPENTER, Hamilton, Ala NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala. September 23, 1893 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 of Marion County, at Hamilton, Ala. on November 18, 1893 viz: LUCINDA C. WIDEMAN for homestead entry No. 16429 for the SE ¼ of Sec 15 T 12 S R 11 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: WILLIAM H. MCWHIRTER, JAMES K. STRICKLIN, THOMAS R. O’MARY, ELIAS HUDSON, all of Stricklin, Ala. WM. C. WELL, Register ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The State of Alabama, Marion County Probate Court of said County JERRY NEICE, Deceased, Estate of APPLICATION OF JOHN C. NORTHINGTON TO SELL THE LANDS OF SAID ESTATE. To MUMFORD NEICE – You will take notice that an application has been filed in this office by the administrator of said estate for the sale of the lands belonging to said estate to pay debts on the grounds that the personal property is insufficient. You are therefore notified that the 6th day of December 1893 has been set for the hearing of said application at which time you may appear at my office in the town of Hamilton, state and county aforesaid and contest said application if you think proper. Given under my hand this the 28th day of October, 1893. Jason P. Ford, Judge of Probate PAGE 2 THE HAMILTON FREE PRESS Published Every Wednesday at Hamilton, Ala. J. S. CLEMENTS, Editor and Proprietor ---(various news items) Ex-Minister Robert T. Lincoln says that there is not a word of truth in the story, which has been widely published that Abraham Lincoln, his father, was a Spiritualist or that he is one himself, nor any foundation for the accompanying assertion that Mr. Lincoln had a medium living in the White House while he was President. AN UNPUBLISHED POEM BY SCOTT – (Sir Walter Scott) A CENTURY RIDE – by Grace E. Denison – (Short story) AN ELECTRIC FIRE ENGINE STOPPING RAIN BY EXPLOSIONS It is singular, in these days when explosions in air are thought to bring rain, that no one has spoken of a sixteenth century experiment to stop rain by the use of gunpowder Benvenuti Cellilni tells us in his memoirs that when Margaret of Austria entered Rome it rained heavily. “I pointed several large pieces of artillery in the direction where the clouds were thickest, an whence a deluge of water was already pouring, then, when I bean to fire the rain stopped, and at the fourth discharge the sun shone out. – [Boston Journal] FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS – A SOUTH AMERICAN BOY’S PET – (a monkey) ELEPHANT TRAINING HONOR THE DEAR OLD MOTHER ANDREW MARVEL AND THE BRIDE PAGE 3 DENNIE MAY BE UP THERE YET – (anecdote) GREAT DATES IN MUSIC FOR THE LADIES Fan Painting Pinching as a Kindness An Empress’ Coronation Robe Hat and Bonnet Trimmings She’s Worth Twenty Millions – (Miss Mary Garrett, of Baltimore, daughter of the great RR king) A Chapter of Aprons There is something symbolic of neatness, purity, and womanliness in a white apron, and paradoxical as it may seem, it is almost the most coquettish article of attire which a woman can war. The woman of fashion who has an eye for artistic effect dons a ridiculous little bit of ruffled Swiss or chiffon and ties it about her waist with a satin ribbon. It is the piece de residence of her toilet. The men for whom she pours tea may whisper compliments about her eyes, her hair, her little hands, but they regard her apron with masculine awe and reverence………..(more)…. FASHION NOTES THE CHOCHOLATE TREE IN TRINIDAD ADVERTISING AS A PILL NEWSY GLEANINGS The coke trade is improving There are 15 crematories in the United States. Socialistic disturbances are causing much trouble to the Government in Sicily. The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce has elected Mrs. Popp to membership. This is said to be the first woman who has been elected to such a body. ……. PAGE 4 FREE PRESS Hamilton, Ala. Nov 15, 1893. One Dollar a year LOCALS – TOWN AND COUNTY The Memphis Commercial and the Free Press will be sent to any address one year for $1.30 – Now is the time to subscribe and get two papers for little more than the price of one. Call on or address The Free Press – Hamilton, Ala. Snow, sleet and rain yesterday. Mrs. SALLIE CLARK visited Guin this week. It wasn’t Ragsdale Creek water this time, to a certainty. The office of overseer on the Cotton Gin Road is now vacant. Sheriff HALL made a business trip to Guin the first of the week. W. C. DAVIS, Esq. visited his parents last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. TIMOTHY BISHOP, of near Bexar, was on our streets Monday last. Miss FLORENCE STANFORD, of near Pikeville, was visiting in town last week. JNO. M. ALLMON, of Guin, was in town on business one day last week. BENNIE CRANE, of near Barnesville, was in town on business Saturday. W. R. WHITE and wife visited relatives and friends at Guin last Tuesday. Capt. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, of Vernon is in town on legal business this week. Mr. GRAVES HAMILTON and family, of near Barnesville, visited relatives here last week. CHARLES MITCHELL, Esq. visited his parents at Thorn Hill the latter part of last wee. The Annual Conference of the M. E. Church South is in session at Talladega this week. People who enjoy having their faults made know are camping very close up to the throne. This sentence, “John quickly extemporized five tow bags” contains all the letter of the alphabet. When one run in the ladder crumbles beneath a man it is human nature to knock out the balance of them. Mr. ____ KIRKLAND, a popular tobacco drummer, was in town interviewing our merchants one day last week. Miss FANNIE WRIGHT and Mr. KIM BROWN, of near Detroit visited the family of JAMES ATKINS the latter part of last week. Misses SALLIE AND URSLEY THORN returned Monday evening from a pleasant visit to relatives and friends near Bear Creek. Read our club offers with two of the best weekly papers in the south and send in your subscription at once, accompanied by the cash. W. W. OZBIRN, of Hackleburgh, whose gin-house was burned some weeks ago, has completed his new building and his gin is again in full blast. It is with deep regret that we note the sever illness of Mrs. LENA WHITE at the home of her father, Hon. W. H. MATTHEWS, in Guin, and wish for her a speedy recovery. We are in receipt of three beautiful art supplements which accompanied the Saturday Night, one of the best story appears published. The price of the paper is $3.00 a year and the supplements are beautiful works of art and sent free of charge. THEIR PLANS – The Jeffersonian Committee to Meet at Birmingham ----(political news and editorials) ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE The State of Alabama, Marion County In Probate Court, Special Term Nov. 8th 1893 Came STEPHEN WILLIAMS, administrator of the estate of GREEN WILLIAMS, deceased, and filed his account and vouchers for the final settlement of said estate, and the 30th day in November next, to-wit, the 30th day of November 1893 having been appointed by the court for examining, auditing, and stating the same, notice is hereby given at the tem of the court aforesaid, and contest the same, if they think proper. Given under my hand at office, the 8th day of November, 1893. Jason P. Ford, Judge of Probate ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Under and by virtue of an order and decree of the Honorable Jason P. Ford, Judge of the Probate Court of Marion County, I, JOHN J. BULL, administrator of the estate of JACOB W. BULL deceased will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at the late residence of said decedent, on Monday the 4th day of December 1893, at 12 o’clock non, for one-third cash and remainder on twelve months credit with good and sufficient sureties, the vendors lien retained, the following described real property belonging to said estate to-wit: S ½ of SE ¼ Sec 14 T 9 R 12 and E ½ Sec 26 T 9 R 12 and W ½ of NW ¼ and SE ¼ of NE ¼ and SW ¼ of NE ¼ Sec 24 T9 R12 and S ½ of NW ¼ and SW ¼ Sec 19 T9 R11 and six acres more or less in SW corner of NW ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 19 T9 R11 and SW ¼ of SW ¼ Sec 9 T 9 R11, all in Marion County, Alabama. JOHN J. BULL, Administrator NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala. September 26, 1893 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 of Marion County, at Hamilton, Ala. on November 17, 1893 viz: ALFORD K. BURLASON, for homestead entry No. 16537 for the NW ¼ of NW ¼ Sec 26 and E ½ of NE ¼ and NE ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 27 T 10 R 12 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: WILLIS LAWRENCE, WILLIAM J. HOWELL of Ireland Hill, Ala. and FRANCIS CAGLE, VALENTINE CAGLE of Pearce’s Mill, Ala. WM. C. WELL, Register ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The State of Alabama, Marion County Probate Court WILLIAM M. KING, Deceased, Estate of Letters of administration de bonis non upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned by the Hon. Jason P. Ford, Probate judge of said county, on the 31st day of October 1893, notice is hereby given that all personas having claims against said estate will be required to present said estate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. ISAIAH BURLESON, Admr. De bonis non NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala. September 26, 1893 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 of Marion County, at Hamilton, Ala. on November 16, 1893 viz: WILLIAM A. BROWN for homestead entry No. 17068 for the S ½ of SW ¼ Sec 4 and W ½ of NW ¼ Sec 9 T 10 South R 14 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: JAMES COOPER, JOHN PARKER, WILLIAM F. BALLARD, of Hamilton, Ala. and THOMAS H. TURMAN, of Savoy, Ala.. WM. C. WELL, Register ADMINSITRATOR’S NOTICE Probate Court JACOB W. BULL, Deceased, Estate of Letter of administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of January, 1893, by the Hon. Jason P. Ford, Judge of the Probate court of Marion County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to present the same within the time required by law or that the same will be barred. JOHN J. BULL, Administrator NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala. October 4th, 1893 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 clerk of the Circuit Court for Marion County, at Hamilton, Ala. on November 17, 1893 viz: WILLIAM R. COOLEY for homestead entry No. 16785 for the W ½ of NE ¼ and E ½ of NW ¼ Sec 5 T 11 South R 13 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: JOHN F. COOLEY, WALKER W. HALL, RUSSELL V. GLASSCOCK, JOHN B. HULSEY, all of Hamilton, Ala. WM. C. WELL, Register NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala. September 28th, 1893 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 clerk of the Circuit Court for Marion County, at Hamilton, Ala. on November 18, 1893 viz: EPHRIAM R. SHIREY for homestead entry No. 17989 for the W ½ of NW¼ and NW ¼ of SW ¼ Sec 31 T12 R12 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: BENJAMIN A. SHIREY, JOSEPH F. SHIREY, JAMES F. ADKINS, WILLIAM T. HULSEY, all of Winfield, Ala. WM. C. WELL, Register REGISTER’S NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT The State of Alabama, Marion County In Chancery at Hamilton, Ala. Twelfth District, Northwestern Chancery Division, Spring Term 1894 The BROWN SHOE Co., et al Complainant vs J. W. COLLINS, et al Defendant November 3rd, 1893 In this cause it is made to appear to the Register, by the affidavit of E. C. Nance, agent for the Brown Shoe Company, that the defendants J. S. REEVES & CO, FIKES, LYLES & DAVIS, MURRAY, DIBRELL & CO, RICHARDSON BROS & CO, THRONE, FRANKLIN & ADAMS, are non-residents who resident at Nashville, Tenn., and J. J. ROGERS & SONS are non-residents who reside at Tupelo, Miss, FRAUNSTEIN BRO. & CO., and VORHEES, MILLER & CO, are non-residents who reside at Cincinnati, Ohio, and ABE RUBELL & CO are non-residents who reside at Aberdeen, Miss, and further, that, in the belief of said affiant, the defendants are all over the age of twenty-one years. It is therefore ordered by the Register, that publication be made in the Hamilton Free Press, a newspaper published In Hamilton, Marion county, Alabama, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring them to answer or demur to the same, within thirty days after the 3rd day of December, 1893, and failing to do so a decree pro confesso will be taken against them in said cause. Done at office, in Hamilton, Alabama, this 3rd day of November, 1893. W. R. RIGGAN, Register in Chancery THE RACKET - HAMILTON & TERRELL Hamilton, Alabama are prepared to sell you the best goods for the least money, in fact you will be surprised when you read their astonishingly low prices: Heavy woolen overshirts……………… 60 cts. Lighter woolen overshirts………………46 cts Cotton overshirts…………………………44 cts Heavy twill flannel……………………….28 cts yd Lighter twill flannel………………………22 cts yd Calicos……………………………………..6 ½ cts yd Brown domestic…………………………..6 ½ cts yd Cotton checks…………………………….6 ½ to 7 cts yd Cotton gingham………………………… 7 cts yf Heavy drilling…………………………….8 cts yd Gents silk scarfs…………………………..17 cts Black silk bows…………………………….5 cts each Oil tablecloth……………………………..17 cts yd Brown Bedford cord …………………….6 cts yd Gallon coffee pots……………………….18 cts 3 quart coffee pots……………………….13 cts 2 quart coffee pots…………………………9 cts Suspenders guaranteed for ……………..46 cts Cheaper ……………………………………25 cts Cheaper still……………………………….17 cts Linen towels……………………………….12 cts Better towels………………………………16 cts Girls Handkerchiefs……………………….3 cts Ladies handkerchiefs…………………… 4 cts Gents handkerchiefs….14 x 16 inch…….4 cts Steel pens…………… from 3 to 6 cts per doz Polished steel awl points…………….4 cts doz Glass dishes……………………….. at halt price Ladies hats worth $2.50 …………….for $1.25 Lace straw hats …………..from 75 cts to $1.30 Fine glycerine hall soap…………………..7 cts Common bath soap…………………..2 cts a bar Lead pencils………………… from 7 to 12 c doz Dress buttons…………………………..8 cts dox Wool hose ……………….from 19 to 20 cts pair Ladies Union Suits………………………....$1.30 Double fold cashmere dress goods – a rare bargain…22 cts a yd Gents drill drawers……. ………………….25 cts Gents merino undershirts………………...22 cts Now that you have read our low cash prices, come and examine the goods and sve money. 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