Marion County AlArchives News.....Hamilton Free Press May 3, 1894 ************************************************ 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 17, 2010, 3:37 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History May 3, 1894 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE HAMILTON FREE PRESS VOL. 1 HAMILTON, MARION CO., ALA. , THURSDAY May 3, 1894 NO. 30 GUIN TIME TABLE – K. C. M. & B. R. R. West bound arrives at 11:02 a.m. East bound arrives at 5:02 p.m. DIRECTORY CIRCUIT COURT Judge – H. C. SPEAKE, of Madison County Solicitor – W. H. SAWTELLE, of Colbert Clerk – J. F. HAMILTON, Hamilton Sheriff – W. W. HALL, Hamilton Court meets on the 3rd Monday after the 4th Monday in March and September COUNTY COURT Judge – J. P. FORD, Hamilton Court meets on the 1st Monday in each month. Probate court meets on the 2nd Monday in each month. CHANCERY COURT Chancellor – THOMAS COBB, Birmingham Register – W. B. RIGGAN, Hamilton Court meets on Thursday after the 7th Monday after the 4th Monday in February and August. COMMISSIONER’S COURT Meets on the 2nd Monday in February and August and the 1st Monday in April and November COUNTY OFFICERS Tax Assessor – T. J. FARIS, Bexar Treasurer – J. B. WOOD, Hamilton Tax Collector – M. M. FRAZIER, Hamilton SOCIETIES MASONIC Hamilton Lodge No. 344 meets at Hamilton on the 4th Saturday in each month, at 1 am (sic). DANIEL CANTRELL, W. M. CHURCH DIRECTORY M. E. CHURCH SOUTH – Services 1st Sunday in each month at 11 am and 7 pm and every 4th Sunday at 7 pm – Rev. W. L. HENDRICKS, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School at 9:30 am – W. R. WHITE, Supt. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. PROFESSIONAL CARDS – LEGAL WM. C. DAVIS Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in all the courts of Alabama and Mississippi. A. J. STANFORD, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Alabama will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. B. R. FITE, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties, in the federal courts at Huntsville and the Supreme Court of the State. Special attention given to the collection of claims. 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. 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. Mr. Key will be in Hamilton on the first Monday in each month. S. J. SHIELDS, Attorney at Law, Vernon, Alabama. Will practice in Lamar and adjoining counties. ROBERT L. WINDHAM, Attorney at Law, Fayette Alabama. I will practice in the circuit, county, and Justice courts of Lamar and Marion counties. Any business placed in my hands will receive my immediate attention at any and all times. Office near Court house. NOTICE OF LAND SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County Under and by virtue of a decree rendered in the Probate Court of Said County on the 23rd day of Mary 1894, I will on the 28th day of Mary 1894, in front of the court house door in Hamilton, proceed to sell all the following lands for the non-payment of taxes and cost due and unpaid for the years which they were assessed: To: Sheffield, Birmingham Coal and Coke Company, (Mineral only) SHERMAN TUCKER JESSE H. NEVILLE J. H. MORTON This 24th day of April 1894 M. M. FRAZIER, T. C. ------(various political news) ------- Capt. Johnson failed to meet his appointment at this place on last Saturday, and it is useless to say that our people were disappointed. But that old democratic war horse Col. G. W. HEWITT was on hand and treated us to a good democratic speech. He handled the Genial Reuben with hard gloves. Mrs. JOHN T. MORGAN – Washington, April 28 – Mrs. Cornelia G. Weir Morgan, wife of Senator Morgan, of Alabama died of peritomtis at the senator’s home in this city this afternoon. Around the bedside when she expired were her husband and her three children and her physicians. Mrs. Morgan had been ill several weeks and up to last night her recovery was considered certain. She leaves a son, George W. Morgan, and two daughters Misses Mary and Nina Morgan. The remains will be interned in Rock Creek Cemetery Monday afternoon. COLONEL OATES REPLIES – To The Garbled Report Of Some Of His Congressional Votes And Acts – The Bankruptcy Bill Not The Original Torrey Bill A Primary Education All That The State Can Give To The Children – He Supported The Tucker Bill To Repeal The Federal Election Law PAGE 2 THE FREE PRESS Issued Every Wednesday CLEMENTS & TERRELL, Proprietors Subscription Rates – One Year ………$1.00 6 mos…………….. .50 3 mos……………….25 In clubs of 8 or more, 80 cts each Postmaster who fail to notify publishers when subscribers remove or fail to take papers from the post office are held by the postmaster-General to be responsible for their subscriptions. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR REPRESENTATIVE I hereby announce myself a candidate to represent Marion County in the next General Assembly of Alabama subject to the action of the Democratic Party in convention assembled. Respectfully, W. C. DAVIS I hereby announce myself a candidate to represent Marion County in the next State Legislature, subject to the action of the Democratic Party in Convention assembled. If nominated and elected I promise to do all in may power to advance the interests of our county and state. Respectfully, R. S. BOTTOMS FOR SUPERINTENDENT I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Education for Marion county, subject to the action of the Democratic Convention. Respectfully, W. A. DUNN I hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education for Marion County, subject to the notion of the Democratic Convention. Respectfully, W. T. HAWKINS I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education for Marion County, subject to the action of the Democratic Convention. If nominated and elected I promise to use every effort to advance the cause of education in our county. Respectfully, C. E. MITCHELL ------(various political news items)----- ABILENE ITEMS Rain is badly needed in this section. Dr. C. W. GRAHAM and P. N. GREEN of Hackleburgh were here on business last Monday. We regret to learn that D. M. FREDERICK is quite ill. I. J. OZBIRN who has been in Mississippi for the past two months has returned. Boys, let’s sow our Oates in May and reap them in August. PLOWMAN, Abilene, Ala., May 1 FROM DETROIT Mr. WALTER MONTGOMERY and Miss NORA RIGGAN were married last Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock at the residence of the bride’s father Mr. JESSE RIGGAN; Rev. J. D. CARTER officiating. The groom is Superintendent of a cigar factor in Illinois, and the couple departed immediately for his home in that state. CLIP, April 30, 1894 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land office at Huntsville, Ala, April 17th, 1894 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 June 2nd 1894, viz: ARCHIE VANCE, for Homestead Entry Jo. 15954 for the W ½ of NE ¼ Sec 25 T 9 R 13 West He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence, viz: WILLIAM E. TYRS, LEVI FREDERICK, HENRY LOLLY, JAMES N. CECKRUM, all of Hackleburgh, Ala WM. C. WELLS, Register DISSOLUTION NOTICE The firm heretofore existing under the firm name of NORTHCUTT & CO., composed of the following persons; J. A. NORTHCUTT, W. W. HARKINS, J. B. BURRIS, and L. B. SHELTON was on April 1st dissolved by mutual consent. No liabilities can be contracted by any of the above parties binding the said firm. All debts the firm owes will be paid 100 cents on the dollar. Parties owing said firm will be required to pay in full at maturity. All accounts, notes, and mortgages not so paid will be put in the hands of an officer with instructions to collect regardless of any and all circumstances. The books and papers belonging to said firm will be found at present in the hands of W. W. HARKINS, at Fayette, ala. NORTHCUTT & CO. Plantation Chill Cure is Guaranteed. Sold by T. W. CARPERNET, Hamilton J. F. WHITE, Detroit J D. ARNOLD, Bexar Ad for Silurian Spring Water Ad for Emil Seeling’s Kaffee Ad for Botanic Blood Balm Listen to your truthful neighbors when they gladly exclaim: bargains, bargains, at W. R. WHITE’S, Hamilton, Ala. My motto is Quick Sales and Small profits, special inducements offered for cash. Am now receiving my fall and winter stock of merchandise, which was selected with great care, and will be sold at “Live and Let Live prices,” In fact, I will not be undersold by any merchant in West Alabama,” My stock of shoes in unusually large this season. When you are in town call and examine my goods and get prices, and be convinced that I mean business. No trouble to show goods. Weekly Courier-Journal, Henry Watterson, Editor Best Democratic Paper published. Only $1 a year. PAGE 3 FREE PRESS Hamilton, Ala. May 3, 1894. One Dollar a year LOCALS 4 ½ pounds of good coffee at Littleton’s for one dollar A much needed rain fell here yesterday. The editor of the Free Press made a business trip to Winfield this week. Strawberries are ripe. Come out to the Beat meetings on the 12th. If you are a Democrat there is work for you to do. Attend the beat meeting in your beat and report for duty. Democratic clubs should be organized through the county and we hope to see the good work begin immediately after the county convention. Go to L. D. LITTLETON’S at Guin for bargains in shoes. P. B. PETERMAN, the old and reliable watch maker, is now located at Guin. If you want good work give him a call. LIST OF REGISTRARS The following is a list of the assistant Registrars appointed for Marion County: Hamilton – W. B. RIGGAN Rye – J. C. NORTHINGTON Camps – J. W. MCKENZIE Bexar – J. D. ARNOLD Shottsville – PERRY P. CLANTON Reeds – L. J. LOYD Hackleburgh – P. N. GREEN Goddard – W. E. GODDARD Kimbrough – C. F. DONALDSON Howell – J. C. WEATHERLY Pearce’s Mills – ALFRED WATES Clarks – A. H. POWELL Baccus – J. W. BACCUS Winfield – J. A. NORTHCUTT Guin – L. Y. POWERS Pikeville – J. N. HIGHTOWER NOTICE I will be at Guin on the 9th day of May 1894 for the purpose of meeting Ex- Confederate soldiers and the widows of Confederate soldiers who are entitled to part of the appropriation for the relief of needy Confederate soldiers. All that wish to make an application will please meet me on that day. Respectfully Jason P. Ford, Judge of Probate GLEN ALLEN ITEMS Health is good. Spring has returned and vegetation revived. We have a splendid Sabbath school at this place. It is largely attended by the young people, who seem to be very much interested there. Our farmers are hustling around planting cotton. Some are planting most of their crop in cotton. They aim to buy corn next year. Some planting corn. They aim to live. Bro. WILSON of Godfrey preached an interesting sermon here last Tuesday night. Our school is in full blast under the efficient management of Prof. MC. PEARCE, who is a very fine instructor. Mrs. Dr. WHITLEY and Mrs. BASE MCCOLLYUM of Winfield were visiting friends and relatives here last Monday. Commissioner J. F. LOWE our champion farmer, is getting his farm in shape for making corn again. Misses VERRENA and LULA PEARCE of Muntachie, Miss. spent last Saturday night with their cousin, MC. PEARCE. Hurrah for Billy! Success to the Free Press BILL N. PROGRAM OF TEACHERS INSTITUTE To Be Held At Glen Allen, Ala on May 4th and 5th 1894 FRIDAY 9 a. m. Institute opened by Devotional Exercises, Address of Welcome, Rev. J. R. SMITH. Response, R. S. BOTTOMS. Preliminary business of the Institute. Language work for little ones, Misses CORNELIA HUGHEY and VERA PEARCE How to teach orthography - H. V. BOSTIC and J. J. GIBBS Adjournment 1:30 PM How to Teach Long Division – C. R. FRANKS and ALBERT TIDWELL How to Teach English Grammar, R. L. FRANCIS and J. W. MCKENZIE How Can The Elements Of Physiology And Hygiene Be Best Taught In Our Public Schools As Required By Law? Dr. J. C. JOHNSON School Discipline – W. A. DUNN and J. A. WATES How to teach Geography – J. J. GLENN and W. P. LETSON Adjournment 7:30 P.M. Public Debate – Query: Resolved: That the signs of the times indicate the downfall of our nation.” Champion for affirmative, J. A. WATES, Champion for negative, C. R. FRANKS SATURDAY 9 A. M. Institute opened by devotional exercise The recitation – D. W. DICKINSON and A. P. JONES Moral influence of teachers on pupils – C. E. MITCHELL and J. B. HOLLEY Reading – Mrs. J. C. JOHNSON and M. C. PEARCE How to Interest Parents in School – A. J. ADAMS and C. E.MITCHELL How Can The Teacher’s Qualification Be Best Elevated? J. B. HOLLEY and GEORGE HANEY Mental Arithmetic – J. B. ZIEGLER and W. A. DUNN Adjournment 1:30 PM Examinations and Reviews – W. F. GREEN and M. C. PEARCE When Should Our Public Schools Be Taught – G. G. BAGWELL and G. W. MAXWELL Query Box Miscellaneous Business Adjournment Instrumental Music by J. L. SMITH will intersperse the program All teachers are requested to be present. R. S. BOTTOMS, Chairman W. A. DUNN, M. C. PEARCE, R. L. FRANKCIS, Committee Blank waive notes at this office. 20 pounds good sugar at Littleton’s for $1.00 Call at the post office building for fresh garden seeds. Go to Littleton’s for bargains in groceries, dry goods, and notions. 35 pounds nails at Littleton’s for $1.00 Go to Littleton’s for your flour at rock bottom prices. A complete stock of groceries always on hand at Littleton’s. If you can get your foot in a No. 7 brogan shoe, go to Littleton and buy it for 75 cents. Traveling salesman wanted. Kentucky Tobacco Co., Owensboro, Ky. REGISTER! To the voters of Marion County: Under the new election law the registration of voters will begin on Monday the 7th day of May and continue Eighteen days. If you value your rights as citizens, go and register. It is not only your privilege but it is your duty to do so, and no man can rightfully claim to be a good citizen who does not take sufficient interest in the welfare of his country to sacrifice a little time in which to register and vote. If you fail to register within the time prescribed by law, you will not be eligible to vote either in the state election in August or the Congressional election in November. ASSISTANT REGISTRARS LIST OF REGISTRARS The following is a list of the assistant Registrars appointed for Marion County: Hamilton – W. B. RIGGAN Rye – J. C. NORTHINGTON Camps – J. W. MCKENZIE Bexar – J. D. ARNOLD Shottsville – PERRY P. CLANTON Reeds – L. J. LOYD Hackleburgh – P. N. GREEN Goddard – W. E. GODDARD Kimbrough – C. F. DONALDSON Howell – J. C. WEATHERLY Pearce’s Mills – ALFRED WATES Clarks – A. H. POWELL Baccus – J. W. BACCUS Winfield – J. A. NORTHCUTT Guin – L. Y. POWERS Pikeville – J. N. HIGHTOWER If you can neither read nor write the new law does not prevent you from voting, if you have registered. No man is denied the right to vote because of his illiteracy. FROM GUIN Guin dull. L. D. LITTLETON and his sister, Mrs. CANTRELL have returned from Tuskaloosa where they went to visit their mother. Dr. SPRINGFIELD was called to Gattman, Miss yesterday to see a patient. WM. CAUDLE of Milam Tex is visiting his father, STEPHEN CAUDLE of this place. Col. HEWITT made a telling speech here last Saturday night. He said he was not speaking in the interest of any particular candidate but altogether in the interest of the democratic party. JIMMIE CLARK, who has been in Aberdeen for several days having his eyes treated, returned yesterday much improved. ALONZO GUIN, son of HENRY GUIN is quite sick with fever. Uncle JASPER CLARK is visiting relatives near Hamilton. P. M. CAUDLE has had the misfortune to lose three horses this spring. S. G. MCWHORTER’S new residence will soon be completed. SO LONG, Guin, May 2 The several beats of the county will be entitled to the following number of delegates in the County Convention to be held May 16th: Hamilton – 6 Ryes – 3 Camps – 2 Bexar – 4 Shottsville 2 Reid’s – 1 Hackleburgh – 3 Goddard - 3 Kimbrough – 2 Howell’s – 3 Pearce’s Mills – 4 Clarks – 1 Baccus & Texas – 3 Winfield & Mt. Pisgah – 9 Guin – 6 Pikeville – 4 All parties indebted to Hamilton & Terrell, desiring to settle or obtain information concerning same will please see Mrs. ELLA CLEMENTS at the post office. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land office at Huntsville, Ala, April 18th, 1894 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 June 4th 1894, viz: JOEL ESTES for Homestead Entry No. 16341 for the S ½ of SE ¼ and E ½ of SW ¼ Sec 21 T 125 South R 11 West He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence, viz: LEN R. BEASLEY, DANIEL J. BACCUS, WILLIAM H. TOWNLEY, ABRAHAM MILES, all of Goldmine, Ala. WM. C. WELLS, Register ATTACHMENT NOTICE The State of Alabama, Marion County Circuit Court Fall Term 1894 JAMES P. PEARCE vs. SOLOMON P. COPELAND Whereas JAMES P. COPELAND as plaintiff in said cause has obtained an attachment out of this court, is sued on the 17th day of April, 1894 against the estate of said SOLOMON P. COPELAND as defendant which attachment has been levied on the following described real estate of said defendant, to wit: W ½ of SE ¼ and NE ¼ of SW ¼ and 30 acres of South side of SE ¼ of NW ¼ and 30 acres of East side of NW ¼ of SW ¼ all in SEC 10 T 11 R 12, also 30 acres off of east side of SW ¼ OF NW ¼, same section, township and range, known as the SOL COPELAND farm. And whereas it appears that the said SOLOMON COPELAND, defendant as aforesaid, is a non-resident of the State of Alabama and resides at Brown Creek post office, Prentiss County, Mississippi. Now, therefore, the said SOLOMON P. COPELAND is hereby notified of said attachment and the levy thereof as aforesaid. Witness my hand this 17th day of April 1894. JOHN F. HAMILTON, Clerk Circuit Court NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala., March 30th , 1894 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, Ala. at Hamilton, Ala. on May 16th, 1894, viz: JEFFERSON D. CHRISTIAN for Homestead Entry No. 16752 for the NW ¼ of NE ¼ and NE ¼ of NW ¼ Sec 23 T 9 South R 11 West He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence up on and cultivation of said land, viz: HENRY D. PICKARD, JAMES G. DONALDSON, WILLIAM E. GODDARD, EMMET F. PICKARD, all of Allhill, Ala. Wm. C. Wells, Register Ad for Japanese Pile Cure Ad for Providential Pile Preparation Ad for Dr. Thachrrig Live and Blood Syrup – a powerful tonic Ad for Artesian Export Beer Ad for Tetterine – cure for fetter, ground itch, itching Piles, ring worm and all itching skin diseases Ad for The New Webster’s International Dictionary Ad for the self-closing oily waste can – great fire precaution PAGE 4 CONVENTION – The Call issued by Democratic Executive Committee NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Alabama, Marion County Probate Court 20th day of March 1894 J. M. GUIN, DECEASED, ESTATE OF This day came JAS. H. GUIN, the administrator of said estate, and filed his statement, accounts, vouchers, and evidences for a final settlement of his administration. It is therefore, ordered that the 23rd day of April 1894 be appointed a day on which to make such settlement, at which time all parties interested can appear and contest the said settlement, if they think proper. Jason P. Ford, judge of Probate Marion County SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a fierfi facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the circuit court of Marion County, and state of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against MARY J. STEWART, I have levied on the following property, to wit: One cook stove and vessels, one feather bed, two pillows, five quilts, two bedstead, one clothes press, two chairs, one table and cloth, one cedar water bucket, one bushel of peas, one looking glass, one bread tray, etc. Therefore, according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the above named MARY J. STEWART in and to the above described property on Monday the 2nd day of April 1894, during the legal hours of sale, at the court house door in the town of Hamilton, Alabama. Dated at office this 24th day of March 1894. W. W. HALL, Sheriff Marion County, Ala. NOTICE OF LAND SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County Under and by virtue of a decree rendered in the Probate court of said county on the 26th day of March 1894, I will on the 21st day of May 1894 in front of the court house door in Hamilton, proceed to sell all the following lands for the non-payment of taxes and cost due and unpaid, for the years which they were assessed: S. PETER HENDON – the N ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 35 and S ½ of NE ¼ Sec 35 T 11 R 12. Fee simple. Special state tax .03 ½ cts, state tax 52 ½ cents special county tax 52 ½ cents, county tax 42 cents, cost $1.20 Total $ 2.72 ½. Printer’s fee $9.70 M. M. FRAZIER, Tax Collector SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a fierfi facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the circuit court of Marion County, and state of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against T. W. HAWKINS et al, out of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said NATHAN WEBB, I have levied on the following property, to wit: S ½ of NE ¼ and N ½ of SE ¼ Sec 9 and SW ¼ of NW ¼ and NW ¼ of SW ¼ and SW ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 10 and NE ¼ of SE ¼ Less 10 acre in SW corner and 10 acres in the NE corner of SE ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 15 SW ¼ of SW ¼ and SE ¼ of SW ¼ Sec 35, NE ¼ of Sec 16 T 12 R 12. Mineral only in SW ¼ of SW ¼ and 3 acres in south side NW ¼ of SW ¼ Sec 15 T 12 R 12. N ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 35 T 12 R 12, lying and being in Marion County Alabama. Notice given defendant in writing Therefore, according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the above named NATHAN WEBB in and to the above described property on Monday the 7th day of May 1894, during the legal hours of sale, at the court house door in the town of Hamilton, Alabama. Dated at office this 3rd day of April 1894. W. W. HALL, Sheriff Marion County, Ala. NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the public that I am now devoting my personal attention to my mill, and am prepared to given them good meal. All of my old patrons are invited to come back and I will guarantee them satisfaction. Respectfully A. J. HAMILTON The Hamilton Free Press for 1894 will contain the News. Do you read? Do you feel an interest in the news of your county, state, and nation? If you do, then Subscribe at once for The Free Press and keep up with the times. Subscription $1.00 per year. To Advertisers: The Free Press is the only paper published in Marion County, It has a large circulation in this and adjoining counties, and is the only medium through which the general public can be reached. Our rates are low, and we invite your patronage. Job Printing. We are prepared to ado all kinds of plain printing at low rates, and solicit the work of the business public. Communications on subjects of general interest to the people of the county are invited. 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