Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON FREE PRESS August 23, 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, 8:49 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History August 23, 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 23, 1894 NO. 46 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 A. J. STANFORD, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Alabama will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. WM. C. DAVIS Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in all the courts of Alabama and Mississippi. 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) TARIFF HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF THE HERO OF ALABAMA ( Gen, John T. Morgan) ABNER DAVIS, of Russellville was in town last Monday GIVES A DEFINITE BASIS – The Passage of the Tariff Bill Has A Good Effect ANOTHER STRIKE ON – New Bedford, Mass, Aug 20 – cotton operatives GEORGIA PACIFIC passes into the Hands of the Southern – Atlanta, GA, Aug 8 WALTER APPLING is attending court at Jasper this week. Mrs. LUCRETIA HENDRICKS, mother of our worthy pastor, is on the sick list. J. H. FREDERICK, one of Hackleburgh’s substantial farmers, was here last Monday 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. ------(political comments)----- Wonder if Country Boy, TERRELL & Co heard anything drop last Saturday? And they are going to “down the Free Press” are they? Well, gentlemen, proceed with the work, for it’s the largest contract you have taken this season. The editor of the Free Press has never sacrificed principle to become the tool of any man or set of men and we do not propose to bow the knee to any court house boss who may happen to control the legal advertising. Judge “County Boy” visited Rye’s and Shottsville beats in the interest of Long, and both beats went for Bankhead without a dissenting vote. It is to be regretted that the Judge could not spare the time to make a thorough canvass of the county. Long received eight votes at Hamilton, a probate judge, a high sheriff, a registrar in chancery, a lawyer and the News editor, five in town the other three being from the country. Several months ago we stated that the opposition to Bankhead at this place was a court house gang and the result proves that we were not far wrong. “ANYTHING TO BEAT BANKHEAD” – (denouncing commentary of Judge Ford and Long and approving of Bankhead) W. R. WHITE was in Guin Monday IN HIS TRUE COLORS – (more commentary denouncing Judge Ford for backing Long and not backing Bankhead for Congressman) …………We are glad the Judge referred to the purchase of the News’ outfit and it is true that he furnished the money to pay for it but with the distinct understand that we were to have all the time we wanted to refund the money just so we paid the interest. Everything went lovely with the Judge until we purchased the Times and consolidated the two papers, when he immediately began to talk about getting back his money. You see we would not support Long or allow the dear Judge to dictate the policy of the paper and his friendly desire to aid us in establishing the same suddenly vanished and he began to long for another paper, one whose policy he could control and manipulate. The material being bound to Judge Ford for the purchase money, as a matter of course we could not have sold it to MR. TERRELL if Ford had objected and we were informed that he gave his consult to the transaction. Mr. TERRELL took charge of the outfit and is responsible to Judge Ford for the purchase money. We have been reliably informed the T. L. Long, the would be congressman, tried to hire a prominent democrat living in Winfield beat to canvass for him, offering to bear his expenses and pay him for his trouble. He was given to understand that a Winfield democrat could not be bought at any price. If Tommie or his lieutenants want to enter a denial we can produce the witness and he is a man whose veracity has never been questioned. The Judge sent his son to Hackleburgh with a bundle of Age-Heralds contain Ad Smith’s letter written in the interest of Long, and just to please the Judge the democrats of that beat polled 29 votes for Bankhead, 0 for Long. JAMES PEARCE, of Pearce’s Mills, was in town Monday. C. MILLER of Courtland, was in town last Tuesday. ------(more political news and commentary)----- Plantation Chill Cure is Guaranteed. Sold by T. W. CARPENTER, Hamilton J. F. WHITE, Detroit J D. ARNOLD, Bexar PAGE 3 THE FREE PRESS Hamilton, Ala. BEAT MEETINGS County convention next Saturday. B. R. FITE, Esq. started to Texas last Wednesday. Messrs. MORGAN and RUS PEARCE, of Bexar were in town last Monday. JOHN HUGHES, of near Guin, was in town on business the first of the week. Mrs. HENRY HARRIS and little ones, of near Detroit were visiting in town last week. Little GEORGE LODEN who has been quite sick for several days, is, we are glad to say, improving. WILL SHELTON and wife, Misses ITTIE and GEM FRAZIER attended the Institute at Bexar last week. Mrs. ALICE WHITE and children returned home from Vernon last Monday night after a two weeks visit. A FARM FOR SALE For Sale – A good farm two miles south of Hamilton. Will sell at a bargain. Call on or address J. T. CLARK, Hamilton, Ala. R. L. WINDHAM, of Fayette, has a letter in the News opposing Bankhead which may sound big to those who are not acquainted with the author but it would only help Bankhead if circulated in Fayette. Marion’s vote in the congressional convention will be prorated, provided all of the other counties prorate, and if they refuse to do so Bankhead will get all. PROCEEDINGS OF TEACHER’S INSTITUE HELD AT BEXAR, AUG. 17TH AND 18TH County Supt. R. S. BOTTOMS being absent, J. B. HOLLEY by move and second was made chairman pro. tem. Devotional exercises conducted by RICHARD COCKRELL. Address of welcome by G. W. MAXWELL. Response by J. B. HOLLEY Is woman equal to man as teacher? This was ably discussed by J. W. MCKENZIE, D. D. WRIGHT, and T. W. CARPENTER. Importance of teaching English Grammar was ably discussed by G. A. HOLLEY and Prof. CENTER. The teaching of Alabama history was ably discussed by W. H. CARPENTER and PIPNK HAYES. The teacher as a citizen was well handled by J. B. HOLLEY. Song by D. D. WRIGHT and school. Relation of teacher to patron was entertainingly discuses by J. W. MCKENZIE and T. W. CARPENTER. Adjourned till 9 a.m. Saturday. SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS Prayer by R. COCKRELL, and song by the school. Mental Arithmetic was discussed by PINK HAYS and T. V. BISHOP. The teacher was well brought out by J. B. HOLLEY and G. W. MAXWELL. Closer organization of our Institute was well discussed by J. W. MCKENZIE and G. W. MAXWELL. Adopted series of text-books was entertainingly discussed by T. V. BISHOP and PINK HAYS. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted: First. Resolved that we as teachers assembled in the Institute tender our thanks to the Editor of the Hamilton Free Press of the interest he has shown us in the cause of Education. Second. Resolved, that we as teachers return our thanks to the people of Bexar and vicinity for their hospitality during our stay at the Institute. Third. That the next Institute shall be held at Hamilton, Ala. on Sept 21st and 22nd, 1894. Fourth. That the following committee were selected to arrange the next program; W. A. DUNN, Sect, J. W. MCKENZIE and J. J. GLENN, G. W. MAXWELL, Secretary FROM SHOTTSVILLE After a four weeks drouth a much needed rain fell Friday and Saturday and the farmer’s heart once more looms up with thanks to our God. Several of our citizens attended the Institute at Bexar Friday and Saturday last and report a good time. Health was never better on Bull Mountain at this season of the year. There is not a single case of sickness so far as we know of. We are sorry to learn that MARCUS ROBISON had the misfortune to cut his leg a few days ago. The gash is eight inches long and cut the bone. Judge Ford spent Thursday night in Shottsville. He seems to be quite a “Long man” now, but God bless his soul, he failed to make anyone over here believe that Tommie was the man to go to Washington. The primary election for this beat was held at 2:30 pm on the 18th inst. The creek being up only a small number attended. Captain Bankhead received every vote cast and we hope that Marion county will save her honor and cast her entire vote for one who has stood by the Democratic party and labored so faithfully for Tariff reform We cannot believe that the honest conservative Democrats of the Sixth District will retire such a true and tried leader as John H. Bankhead on the account of a few disappointed office seekers. RATTLER, Shottsville, Aug 20 We were pleased to shake hands with our esteemed old friend E. VICKERY while in town Monday. STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, Florence, Ala. had 300 students last year. Wanted 400 next year. $100 will meet all necessary expenses for a year. Fall Term opens Sept 18,1 894. If you need a trained teacher, or wish further information, apply to JAMES K. POWERS, President Ad for Botanic Blood Balm Ad for Maryland Roaster and Baker (pan – picture) Ad for Webster’s international Dictionary Ad for Artesian Export Beer Ad for Lippman’s Pyrafuge Ad for Marlin Rifles OAKLAND NORMAL INSTITUTE – The 8th Session of the O. N. will open on Sept. 11, 18954. We claim for the O. N. I. a first-class Normal, and in it we propose to give general satisfaction and if we do not we will refund all tuition that may have been paid in if a fair test has been made. Board, Washing, Fuel, and rock furnished from $5 to $7 per month. Tuition in Literary department from $1.25 to $4.00 per month. For information concerning the school, address G. A. or J. T. HOLLEY, Principals, Yale, Mississippi Ad for US Gutta Perchs Paint Ad for National Sewing Machine Co, (picture) Ad for Dr. Thacher’s Liver and Blood syrup 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 PAGE 4 Ad for Emil Seelig’s Kaffee Ad for the Watrous Anti-Rattler 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 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. 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. Address all letters to: The Free Press, Hamilton, Ala. Ad for 50 World’s Fair Views Free The Memphis Commercial and The Free Press will be sent to any address one year for $1.30. 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