Marion County AlArchives News.....Hamilton Free Press July 19, 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, 4:07 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History July 19, 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 JULY 19, 1894 NO. 41 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). A. J. STANFORD, 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. W. R. APPLING, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Alabama. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. All business entrusted to my care will receive prompt attention Wanted! Wanted! 10,000 barrels sorghum and will sell the improved Kentucky Cane Mill with copper and galvanized steel pans, and take sorghum in payment. When you buy the Kentucky Cane Mill you get one of the oldest cane mills manufactured in the United States. We buy in car loads is why we sell cheap. Remember we carry in stock in addition engines, boilers, saw and grist mills, cotton gins, feeders, condensers, horse and steam power presses, rubber and leather belting, agricultural implements, hay rakes, hacks, buggies, carts and the old reliable Gestring farm wagon. If you want the best mower on earth for cutting your grass, buy the McCormack. It took premium at the World’s Fair I 1893. Average draft 152 pounds. We have added to our general line of Hardware Sash, doors, and blinds. The best line of furniture carpet, rugs, wall paper, coffins, Queens and Glassware to be found in North Mississippi. If in need go anything write us for prices. We can save you money and will do it. LANN & CARTER Hardware Co., Aberdeen, Miss. (picture of sorghum mill) COLONEL OATES –Replies to the Recent open letter of Kolb – Declines to Accuse the county officials CLEVELAND’S WISDOM GENERAL HARRISON’S VIEWS – Indianapolis, July 11 – (sending troops into states without being asked) HOW THEY HAVE CHANGED – (political commentary of the candidates) THE RIGHT NAME – (name of Democratic party) GUIN LOCALS We have had some rains and crops look well. P. M. CAUDLE’S family who have been sick so long are all better to the delight of their many friends. The road apportioners would do well to see after the public roads in Beat 15. Dr. T. J. SPRINGFIELD preached two sermons at Liberty Church yesterday to a large congregation with a splendid dinner on the ground. J. D. GANN is wearing a smile because it’s a girl. L. PEARCE gives a majority for Oates at his house now, as another has put in his appearance there. Dr. COLLINS brings reports from another democratic victory at his home in the presence of another boy. Rev. J. E. BARNARD has a fine school at this place. Brother BARNARD is the right man and always in the right place. The people here don’t understand why S. D. BEVILL’S bond was reduced so much. Somebody will regret the actions in the future it is thought. If a few more such deeds were committed and bonds reduced for men to get away Marion county would get up a rep. Success to the Free Press. REX., Guin, Ala., July 16, ‘94 PAGE 2 THE FREE PRESS J. S. CLEMENTS, Editor and Proprietor Issued Every Thursday 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. STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET For Governor – William C. Oates, of Henry Secretary of State – J. Kirk Jackson of Lauderdale Attorney General – W. C. Fitts, of Tuskaloosa Treasurer – J. Craig Smith, of Dallas Auditor, John Purlfoy, of Wilcox Superintendent of Education – John O. Turner, of St. Clair Commissioner of Agriculture – Hector D. Lane, of Limestone COUNTY TICKET For Representative – W. C. DAVIS For Superintendent of Education – W. A. DUNN For Commissioner 1st District – J. Y. CANTRELL For Commissioner 3rd District – A. F M. HOWELL PUBLIC SPEAKING Col. John H. Bankhead, Democratic candidate for Congress, will address the people as follows: Detroit, July 21 Bexar July 25 Hamilton July 26 Pearce’s Mills July 27 Guin, July 28 Hon. T. L. Long, - at Blooming Grove, Lamar Co., on July 16th at 4 pm Malloy’s Mill, Lamar Co. on July 17th at 11 am Trull’s Store, Lamar Co. on July 18th at 11 am Spring Hill, Lamar Co. on July 19th at 11 am Millport, Lamar Co., on July 19th at night Detroit, Lamar County on Aug 4th at 11 am Fayette, Fayette Co. on July 30th, at 12 o’clock Glen Allen, Fayette Co, on July 21st at 11 am Town, Marion Co., on July 31st Winfield, Marion Co. on Aug 1st Hamilton, Marion Co. On Aug 2nd at 11 am Bexar, Marion Co, on Aug 3rd at 11 am HONS. W. I. BULLOCK and B. H. JACK at Bexar, Marion County, July 25. HON. N. N. CLEMENTS at Hamilton, Tuesday July 31; Guin, Wednesday August 1 HON. WM. RICHARDSON at Guin, Thursday, August 2 HON. S. D. WEAKLEY at Guin, Marion county, Thursday Aug 2; Pikeville, Friday August 3; Hamilton, Saturday August 4 -----(political commentary)----- Hon. John H. Bankhead will address the people of Marion County at Hamilton on July 26th. Marion is Bankhead’s old home and the warm and hearty greeting he will receive will show the high esteem in which he is held by the people. In the dark days that tried men’s souls Bankhead was in the front ranks battling for the rights of the people. Since that time he has been a devoted watchman of the interests of his constituents. Wherever he speaks he will receive a respectful hearing and his argument will carry weight and conviction with it. Ad for Dr. Thacher’s Liver and Blood syrup Plantation Chill Cure is Guaranteed. Sold by T. W. CARPERNET, Hamilton J. F. WHITE, Detroit J D. ARNOLD, Bexar 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. PAGE 3 THE FREE PRESS Hamilton, Ala. TEACHER’S INSTITUTE The Marion County Teacher’s Institute was in session at Hackleburgh last Friday and Saturday. There was a large attendance of Teachers and a live interest manifested in the work. An interest in the work was not confined to the teachers alone. The citizens of Hackleburgh attended the meeting and manifested their hospitality in every way possible. The excellent music furnished by the young ladies and gentlemen of Hackleburgh added much to the entertainment of all present and it is safe to say that some of the young teachers carried away with them very bright mental pictures of the young ladies who contributed to their entertainment. At 10:25 a.m. the Institute was called to order, Supt. R. S. BOTTOMS in the chair. Rev. W. W. DAVIS conducted the Devotional Exercises followed by a hearty address of welcome by Rev. JOHN W. WHITE, who interspersed some enjoyable and timely advice to a certain one. An able response by Mr. M. V. BROCK followed which was well delivered and receive with encouragement. Preliminary business was next called and a goodly number of teachers were enrolled, after which the Institute adjourned for refreshments. At 2 p.m. the house was called to order by the chair and the Institute opened by song. The program was next taken up and discussed by the teachers with interest. At night a large audience assembled to hear educational topics discussed. Quite a number of subjects were ably handled. The Hundley Amendment was enthusiastically discussed by teachers and citizens. After a long session the audience adjourned to meet next day. At 9:40 a.m. Saturday the Institute was called to order and devotional exercises was conducted by Rev. J. M. COLEMAN. After a number of teachers enrolled who had just arrived, the program was taken up and during the forenoon Rev. JOHN WHITE called a class and illustrated his method of teaching Spelling and reading. After an interesting session the Institute adjourned forenoon. At 2:00 pm the house was called to order and the Institute opened by song. W. T. MITCHELL delivered an able lecture on How to teach Science in Country schools. School discipline and government was discussed by a number of teachers; followed by the need of a uniform series of Text-Books by a number of teachers. Miscellaneous business was next called and it was agreed to hold the next Institute at Bexar on the 17th and 18th of August. W. A. DUNN, C. E. MITCHELL and J. B. HOLLEY were appointed as a committee to prepare program. W. A. DUNN then offered the following resolutions: Resolved: That we, the teachers of Marion county assembled in Institute at Hackleburgh, do hereby tender our thanks; - First, to the people of Hackleburgh for our hearty reception in their midst; Second, to the young people whose vocal music has been wholesome for the success of the institute; Third, To the community for encouraging attendance of the people in the Institute; Fourth, to the Hamilton Free Press for its co-operating in printing programs and proceedings of the Institute; which met with a second from M. W. MAXWELL and was adopted by a unanimous vote of all the teachers. Chairman MITCHELL then announced that the Campaign Board will entertain the people at Bear Creek on the night of the 24th inst. and asked all friends of education to come out and take part in the work. Next, the Institute adjourned to meet at Bexar at 9 a.m. August 17, 1894 W. A. DUNN, Secty R. S. BOTTOMS, Chm. PLATFORM OF THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY The next FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING OF THE HARMONY GROVE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION will convene with the Baptist Church at Guin, Alabama on the K. C. M. & B. R. R. July 27, ’94. FRIDAY 27TH 10 a.m. – Devotional exercises by S. BOBO 11 am – Sermon by T. G. LUGGETT, Subject, Office of Holy Spirit 2 p.m. – What is the duty of the church and pastor to the youngest church members? J. TAYLOR 3:30 - 6 pm – The influence of going and non-going church members – J. A. GLENN 6 pm – Sermon by W. C. WOODS SATURDAY 8:30 am Devotional Exercise 9 am – How to keep the church in a revival state all the time – D. W. DICKINSON 10:30 am – Missions by T. G. LEGGETT 2 pm – Ministerial education by A. W. MCGAHA 3:30 pm – Our denominational schools by W. C. WOODS 8 pm – sermon SUNDAY 8:30 am – Song service led by J. F. SHAW and class 9 am – Regular Sunday School lesson 9:45 am – Discussion of the Sunday School Question by A. N. REEVES 11 am – Sermon by J. A. GLENN 2 pm – Church Discipline by Q. D. HONEY All the ministers and deacons of the association are requested to be present on the first day of the meeting; and that with their hearts filled with the Holy Sprit praying for God’s blessing in this meting. We also cordially invite Brethren CRUMPTON, MCGAHA and WHITTLE to be with us all they can in this meeting. J. E. BARNARD, Pastor of Baptist Church at Guin 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 DETROIT LOCALS J. T. CLARK lost a valuable bird dog recently. GUTHRIE and PRIDDY having divided their COLLINS stock at Sulligent J. H. DAVIDSON has returned home. The colored Methodist people of this vicinity are building a nice new church at their old church ground just south of town. Prof. WARD late of Sulligent has a large and interesting school at this place just now. HERMAN FEARINGTON the 16 year old son of Mrs. STANLEY has arrived and is now in school. Miss HATTIE BRASWELL the young lady who taught here in the Spring and early Summer returned to her home near Decatur on the 11th inst. She was accompanied as far s Birmingham by Miss MOLLIE SOUTHWORTH who has gone to visit her brother in another part of the state. A lot of Detroit people with Mr. RUS PEARCE and family, Mrs. HAMILTON, and Miss VERA PEARCE, of Bexar, spent a few days at Henson Springs last week. Strange, Commercial reporters persist in placing the crop report so high when he ware informed through various correspondents of agricultural journals as well as private correspondents that with the exception of a very few localities the entire South and portions of the North and West have suffered severely from the long and continued drouth (sic). From the large and attentive audience that heard Cols. HEWITT and CHAPMAN here on the 10th inst one could calculate that we are democratic or else Skagg’s request to sty away from such discussions has not been complied with by the Jeffs either of which is very encouraging. In a kind and courteous manner Col. HEWITT told us of the groundless causes of Kolb’s grievances and as our people have long now Col HEWITT for his honestly, truthfulness and veracity his words did not fail to have their weight. Col. CHAPMAN’S speech was short but good; Col HEWITT having covered the ground he declined to say much. CLIP, Detroit, Ala., July 16. ‘94 Ad for Patents, G. A. Snow & Co. PUBLIC SPEAKING The county candidates will address the citizens of Marion county at the following times and places. Everybody invited to attend. Hamilton, July 17th Ryes July 18th Camps July 19 Bexar July 20 Shottsville July 21 Reeds July 23 Hackleburgh July 24 Goddard July 25 Kimbrough July 26 Howells July 27 Pearce’s Mills July 28 Clarks July 30 Baccus July 31 Winfield Aug 1 Guin Aug 2 Pikeville Aug 3 Hamilton Aug 4 MANAGERS APPOINTED TO SERVE AT THE AUGUST ELECTION Beat 1 –S. T. HOWELL, J. W. PALMER, R. N. TERRELL, W. W. HALL Returning officer Beat 2 – J. R. HOLIDAY, J. B. LEWIS, J. H. JOHSON, W. H. MILLS returning officer Beat 3 – W. T. WRIGHT, A. B. NELSON, W. D. DOVE, T. J. SCOGGINS returning officer Beat 4 – JOHN ARNOLD, G. W. MAXWELL, Z. B. PALMER, J. H. STONE Returning officer Beat 5 – J. M. SHOTTS, J. W. DOWNUM, WILLIE COCHRELL, J. A. WILSON Returning officer Beat 6 – J. D. BOTTOMS, J. A. GREEN, J. J. KILGO, MEREDITH WIGINTON returning officer Beat 7 – J. H. FREDERICK, W. W. FREDERICK, JOHN WILSON, W. R. WAMALEY returning officer Beat 8 – J. C. SRYGLEY, F. R. HOWELL, S. M. TIDWELL, W. L. ANTHONY returning officer Beat 9 – J. W. HEARD, DANIEL STAGNER, A. D. MITCHELL, T. F. LITTLE returning officer Beat 10 – W. T. BURLESON, H. W. MAYS, J. R. SNOW, J. S. CRANE Returning officer Beat 11 – W. O. WILSON, AARON BURLESON, A. A. GOY, G. W. BURLESON returning officer Beat 12 – J. J. ERVIN, J. L. SHAMLIS, J. M. LAMBERT, W. T. BURLESON returning officer Beat 13 – J. N. GREEN, J. F. HARBIN, WM. P. LETSON, ISHAM WEST returning officer Beat 14 – J. L. RUSSELL, R. B. BOSTICK, REUBEN SHIREY, T. W. HARRIS returning officer Beat 15 – J. C. BOWLAN, G. H. HOWELL, T. J. HUNT, M. C. AKERS returning officer Beat 16 – MILLS O. YOUNG, A. H. BURLESON, E. M. HOEW, GEORGE D. DARDEN returning officer ELECTION NOTICE – (Sheriff giving notice that the election will be held Monday August 6 1894) NOTICE Notice is hereby givent hat the Tax Assessment Book for the yer 1894 is prepared and on file in the Probate Judge’s office ready for inspection by the tax payers, and that the Court of County Commissioners will sit on the 2nd Monday in August next to examine the Assessors returns, and if any errors be found to correct the same. Given under my hand at office this the 14th day of July 1894 Jason P. Ford, Judge of Probate Ad for Japanese Pile Cure Ad for Artesian Export Beer PAGE 4 Ad for Silurian Spring Water Ad for Emil Seelig’s Kaffee Ad for New Home sewing machine NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land office at Huntsville, Ala, June 4, 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 July 28th, 1894, viz: JAMES M. BEASLEY, for Homestead entry NO. 13730 for the N ½ of NW ¼ and SW ¼ of NW ¼ Sec 33 T 10 South R 11 West He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence, viz: NOAH W. CAUDLE of Thorn Hill, Ala., JAMES G. WOOD, WILLIAM E. CHASTAIN, JACOB L. SHAMLIN, of Haleys, Ala. WM. C. WELLS, Register Ad for PPP Cures all skin and blood disease Ad for Jackson Corset Waists – (picture) Ad for Maryland Roaster and Baker (pan – picture) Ad for Band Instruments 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. Ad for Abbott’s East Indian Corn Paint – removes corns, bunions, and warts rapidly without pain 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. 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