Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON FREE PRESS August 2, 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 24, 2010, 8:40 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History August 2, 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 AUGUST 2, 1894 NO. 43 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) STAND BY THE DEMOCRACY OATES WAS RIGHT A DUEL TO THE DEATH Selma, July 28 (Staff Correspondence) – The peaceful little city of Selma was swept by a tempest of excitement today which came in the shape of a horrible tragedy. A rapid succession of pistol shots drew a large crowd of people to No. 663 Washington street, where they were told a story and saw a sight that made strong men bow their heads in sorrow. JUDD DAY and WILL CLARK had fought a duel to the death. They were both prominent members of the police force of this city and had been for a number of years bosom friends. They were both respected and trusted by all who knew them, both in official and private life. Thy lived together with their families at a modest cottage on Washington street, and this was the scene of the tragedy today. The affair was made sadder from the fact that their differences grew out of so trivial a circumstance. Clark had caught some rats in a trap and Day suggested that they turn them loose and kill them. Clark wanted his terrier to have a chance. This led to hard words and the men went back into the house. In a few minutes Clark came to Day’s room and said “One of us will have to leave this house.” Day replied, “All right, Clark, I will move.” Saying this, he tuned to walk towards the doors leading from the cottage into the street, when Clark drew his pistol and fired. The ball did not take effect, and Day ran to an adjoining room for a pistol. He returned in an instant and the deadly duel began. Every ball was emptied from both pistols before the deadly encounter ceased. This was at 11:30. Day died in a few minutes, but Clark lived until nearly 1 o’clock. There is a strange side to the story as well as sad. An examination went to prove that both men had received the same number of wounds, and four balls were taken from each body. The death wound of each was received in almost the same spot, while the two bullets that flew the mark were found in the wall within two inches of each other. The men were connected by marriage, Day having married Clark’s cousin. They had lived in the same house together for a long time, and were inseparable friends. It was not long after the report of the tragedy reached the business streets – only two blocks away – before a tremendous crowd gathered at the scene. By the time the crowd gathered the men had been taken to their respective apartment and were in the agonies of death, with only a wall of the cottage separating their beds. The impressive scene came when their wives met, and the recovery of either had been pronounced impossible by the attending physician. Mrs. Clark caught Mrs. Day in her arms and they wept as if their hearts would break. It was a sight that one prays he will never witness again. The interment will take place in the city cemetery tomorrow afternoon. ----(more political commentary and election news)------ (Sample ballot with Democratic candidates marked) 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 Hon. T. L. Long, - at Detroit, Lamar County on Aug 4th at 11 am Hamilton, Marion Co. On Aug 2nd at 11 am Bexar, Marion Co, on Aug 3rd at 11 am 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)----- Plantation Chill Cure is Guaranteed. Sold by T. W. CARPERNET, Hamilton J. F. WHITE, Detroit J D. ARNOLD, Bexar PAGE 3 THE FREE PRESS Hamilton, Ala. -----(political news and commentary) OBITUARY These lines are written to perpetuate the memory of a good woman. Mrs. SADIE BALLARD (Nee BYRD), wife of W. A. BALLARD was born July 7th, 1854 and “fell asleep” July 5th 1894. Thus it was that she lacked but two days of having completed a pilgrimage of forty years. No written sketch can do justice to the spotless life and precious memory of this noble Christian woman. Of her it may be truly said, None knew her but to love her, None named her but to praise Sister BALLARD professed faith in Christ at the age of seventeen years and when twenty-two years old, she joined the M. E. Church, South. In the church of her choice, she lived a consistent and devoted member until God said, “it is enough’ come up higher.” Sister Ballard was no ordinary woman. After serving as her pastor for nearly eight months, this writer learned to regard her as one of the best women he ever knew. She was loyal to the church and her partner. Her house was the preacher’s home, and how pleasant it was to go there, this writer will never forget. Being of a modest and retiring disposition, hers was a quiet, unassuming life, yet it was a life fraught with power for good. A very worthy and important part of her life work is exemplified in the womanly character of her two surviving daughter, whose lives were so skillfully trained by her motherly influence. Surely in after years her children will “rise up and call her blessed.” She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a constant friend, a neighbor obliging and true –indeed in every relation of life, she acted well her part. Sister BALLARD seemed to have had a presentment of her approaching dissolution, even before she was taken sick. Sometime in the spring or early summer she told her husband that she would not live to see the present crop completed. So it was; her words came true. She suffered long and severely, too, but like the Christian woman that she was, she murmured not. Often and freely did she talk of death, never expressing a desire to get well, but ever declaring her readiness and willingness to depart. And as the final hour drew nigh, she entered the “valley of the shadow of death” without a fear, even “as one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.” Sister BALLARD has passed through the pearly gates into the eternal city. Earth is poorer and Heaven is richer now that she is gone. Her sufferage are ended. She has entered into the joys of the Lord. Today she bathes her weary soul In seas of heavenly rest, And not a wave of trouble rolls Across her peaceful breast. Today she feasts upon ambrosial fruits that grow in richest clusters hard by the limpid waters of the river of life. Her pastor being absent, the funeral services were conducted by Bro. JOHN ARNOLD, who preached the funeral sermon from Job 14th chap. and 14th v. After which a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed her remains to their last resting place in the cemetery at Smyrna Church. May the God of all grace, comfort, and sustain the lonely husband, the motherless daughters, the brothers and sister, and all that inner circle of stricken hearts. May they all meet Sister BALLARD “in the Sweet By-and By” And to those who may read this humble sketch, let me say, “Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Her pastor, W. L. HENDRICKS, Hamilton, la. July 24th, 1894 STUDY THE FIGURES – (table of talleys for Oates and Kolb for Governor) PLATFORM OF THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY NOTICE To the W. M. and Wardens of Hamilton, Guin, Winfield, Pleasant Hill, Hackleburgh and Bexar Lodges of A. F. & M. Masons You are hereby notified and requested to meet at Hamilton Lodge on the 25th day of August 1894, for the purpose of deciding whether we will employ a Lecturer for the ensuing Masonic year; and also to decide on a place for holding the next Masonic association. Every Lodge is earnestly requested to send a representative. JOHN ARNOLD, Ch’m Co. Masonic Association, July 28th, 1894 Ad for Maryland Roaster and Baker (pan – picture) Ad for Webster’s international Dictionary Ad for Artesian Export Beer 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 ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Tax Assessment Book for the year 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 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 Ad for Japanese Pile Cure Ad for Dr. Thacher’s liver and Blood Syrup PAGE 4 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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