Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON NEWS PRESS December 26, 1895 ************************************************ 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 July 22, 2010, 7:33 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History December 26, 1895 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE HAMILTON NEWS-PRESS THE ONLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA VOL. 1-NO. 52 HAMILTON, ALA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1895 ONE DOLLAR A YEAR Calendar of December 1895 RAILROAD TIME TABLE – KANSAS CITY, MEMPHIS, & BIRMINGHAM Guin No. 1 East Bound 11:45 a.m. No. 2 West Bound 4:02 p.m. No. 3 East Bound 2:44 a.m. No. 4 West Bound 1:48 a.m. Through tickets on sale. S. G. MCWHORTER, Agent Winfield No. 1 East Bound 11:59 a.m. No. 2 West Bound 3:48 p.m. No. 3 East Bound 2:56 a.m. No. 4 West Bound 1:34 a.m. Through Tickets on sale. H. P. ODEN, Agent DIRECTORY THE COUNTY MAILS At Hamilton: Guin – Arrives at 6 p.m. and leaves at 5 a.m. Fulton – Arrives at 6 p.m. and leaves at 6 a.m. Hackleburg – Arrives at 12 m and leaves at 1 p.m. Belgreen – Arrives at 11:40 a.m. and leaves at 12 m At Winfield: Train at 11:47 and 3:27 p.m. Pearce’s Mills – Arrives at 11:20 a.m. and leaves at 12 m Haley’s – Arrives at 12 m and leaves at 15:30 p.m. on Monday and Friday Fayette – Arrives at 9 a.m. and leaves at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday AT GUIN: Train at 11:23 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Hamilton – Arrives at 10 a.m. and leaves at 12 m daily except Sunday Vernon – Arrives Monday and Friday at 5 p.m. and leaves Tuesday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Pharos – Arrives Wednesday and Saturday at 10 a.m. and leaves at 1 p.m. same days Twin – Arrives Tuesday and Friday t 3 p.m. and leaves at 5 p.m. the same days. CIRCUIT COURT Judge – T. R. ROULHAC, of Colbert County Solicitor – A. H. CARMICHAEL, of Colbert County Court meets on the 1st Monday after the 4th Monday in January and 2nd Monday in August CHANCERY COURT Chancellor – W. H. SIMPSON of Decatur Court meets on Thursday after the 3rd Monday in April and October. COMMISSIONER’S COURT JASON P. FORD, chairman; A.M. CANTRELL, J. C. NORTHINGTON, A. F. M. HOWELL and JOHN F. LOWE, members. Meets on the 2nd Monday in February and August and the 1st Monday in April and November COUNTY OFFICERS Sheriff – W. W. HALL, Hamilton Clerk – J. F. HAMILTON, Hamilton Register, W. B. RIGGAN - Hamilton Tax Assessor – T. J. FARIS, Bexar Tax Collector – M. M. FRAZIER, Hamilton Treasurer – J. B. WOOD, Hamilton Superintendent of Education – W. A. DUNN PROBATE COURT Judge – JASON P. FORD Meets on the 2nd Monday in each month. CHURCH NOTICE - HAMILTON METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH – Hamilton - Services 1st Sunday in each month at 11 am and 7 pm and every 4th Sunday at 7 pm – Rev. S. P. SMITH, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday School at 9:30 am– W. R. WHITE, Supt. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Bexar – Every second Sunday at 11 a.m. New Bethel – Ever second Sunday at 3 p.m. Mount Hope – Saturday before each third Sunday at 3 p.m. and ever fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. Newburg – Every third Sunday at 11 a.m. Bethlehem – every third Sunday at 3 p.m. Mount Zion – Every fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. Smyrna – Every fourth Sunday at 3 p.m. MASONIC HAMILTON LODGE NO. 344 G. N. STOKES, W. M.; A. J. THORN, S. W.’; A. H. BURLESON, J. W; G. B. MIXON, Treas., R. A. BAIRD, secy. GUIN LODGE NO. 478 T. J. SPRINGFIELD, W. M.; WATSON BROWN, S. W.; W. H. MATTHEWS, J. D.; M. T. AKERS, Treas. ; J. H. RILEY, secy WINFIELD LODGE NO. 364 E. VICKERY, W. M.; J. F. EARNEST, S. D.; J. M. SPANN, J. D.; J. C. EAGAN, Treas.; G. MUSGROVE, Secy. HACKLEBURG LODGE NO. 526 A. M. CANTRELL, W. M.; W. W. FREDERICK, S. W.; P. N. GREEN, J. D.; E. A. MIXON, Treas.; JOHN A . GREEN, Secy BEXAR LODGE NO. 230 JOHN ARNOLD, W. M.; W. L. WHITEHEAD, S. W.; W. A. BULLARD, J. W.; A. L. MOORMAN, Treas.; T. J. YOUNG, Secy. PLEASANT HILL LODGE NO 321 W. H. FLIPPO, W. M.; PORTER DU BOISE, S. W.; SETH BOTTOMS, J. W.; .A RANDOLPH, Treas.; J. J. COATES, Secy GUIN DIRECTORY Mayor – J. T. CARPENTER Marshal – C. A. BOOKER Aldermen – J. T. WESTBROOK, S. J. BAIRD, J. J. POPE, and T. T. HILBURN METHODIST CHURCH – Services every third Sunday at night and fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. D. W. WARD, pastor. Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. W. H. MATTHEWS, superintendent. Epworth League every Friday night, J. P. RILEY, President. BAPTIST – Services first and third Sundays. W. H. LANTRIP, Pastor. Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. CHRISTIAN – Services second Sunday in each month at 11 a.m. WINFIELD DIRECTORY Mayor – W. R. HANEY Marshal – J. D. CANTERBURY Aldermen – W. J. TRULL, S. W. MOSS, J. R. JONES, T. A. ROBERTS and J. B. WHITEHEAD Churches: METHODIST – Services every third Sunday and Saturday night before D. W. WARD, Pastor. BAPTIST – Services every second Sunday and Saturday night before. A.N. REEVES, pastor Services fourth Sunday and Saturday before each month, J. N. DICKINSON, pastor. CHRISTIAN – Services first Sunday in each month. Rev. CHARLES WHEELER, pastor Union Sunday School every Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. R. F. CARNES, Superintendent SOME EDITORIAL COMMENTS Up to the time of King Henry VIII we read, only silver and brass was coined and used as money. The Chicago Board of Trade quotes at 45 cents per bushel….. The Democratic State Convention of Louisiana, which met on the 19th inst, re- nominated Murphy J Forster for Governor…………. We see that Gov. W. O. Bradley of Kentucky has begun early to set up his fences for re-election……… We see it stated in a dispatch from New Orleans of Dec 19 that at the meeting of the state Central Committee there was a hard fight between the friends of McKinley and Reed for the delegate from that state to the Republican National Convention……….. Judge Murphy has refused the application of the counsel of W. H. T. Durrant for a writ of habeas corpus, and fixed the day of his execution for February 21, 1896. It will be remembered that Durrant was convicted in a California court of the murder of Blanche Lamont in April last. Mr. Carlisle, in his annual report to Congress, recommends the retirement of greenbacks and treasury notes, and contracted the circulating medium about $500,000,000. To do this these evidences of debt must be redeemed in gold, according to Mr. Carlisle’s theory. Where is the gold to come from? ------(more gold/silver debate articles)------------- LETTER FROM MR. GREEN Editor News Press As you asked me a question last week in your editorial reply to my communication, I presume you intended to accord to me space to reply. You state “that it was not until after the repeal of the Sherman law that the crash came.” Now, in print-shop language, I respectively ask you to “read proof’ on your memory. Don’t you remember that the special session of Congress that repealed the Sherman law was called together by Mr. Cleveland……………………But I see that you do not wish to discuss this phase of the question. I don’t blame you. If my party had made such a mess of it as yours has, I wouldn’t want to discuss it either. Yours truly W. F. GREEN Mark Twains’ lecture tour in the antipodes is proving highly successful, but, according to the Australian papers, he had a series of setbacks at the start…….. The motion made in the House of Representatives to impeach Ambassador Bayard, says the Philadelphia Record, for telling a Scotch audience that protectionism was State socialism was so modified before it was adopted as to strike out the reference to impeachment……………. Theodore Havenmeyer, the “Sugar King” who, for 25 years, has been the consul general of Australia, has been decorated by Emperor Francis Joseph with the order of Leopold and an imperial emissary is now on his way to this county………….. PAGE 2 GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY Twelve cards of the through freight train on the Seaboard Air Line were derailed and wrecked, near Warren Plains, N. C. Saturday………… Dobson, the county seat of Surry County, N. C. was visited by a serious conflagration Thursday morning. A block of buildings was destroyed. There was no insurance on any of the burned property. The losses are heavy. Origin unknown. A deadly duel with knives, the result of rivalry between two Jerome county, Ky. farmers, was pulled off in the public highway, thirteen miles from Nicholasville, Thursday night. Thomas Perkins received a death wound in his side, and Adry Hunter was badly cut about the chest. The trouble was about a young woman to whom both had been paying attention. John F. Andersen, a prominent citizen and capitalist of Knoxville, Tenn. died at 12:30 o’clock Thursday morning from a fall which the received while walking in his sleep. He retired about 10 o’clock in the best of spirits. In half an hour afterward, he was found on the pavement in front of the house terribly injured. He lived two hours. At Elwood, Ind. during the late blizzard, the casting hall of the glass factory was demolished over the heads of 400 workmen…….. Ward, the Memphis forger, whose arrest in Central America on board the steamer Dallas, and return to the scene of his sharp financial operations, has heretofore been reported, has been covered with indictments by the grand jury of the city by the river…… Fire broke out Thursday on the east end of the grand stand of the Brighton Beach race track at Coney Island……….. The Weir Plow shops at Monmouth, Ill. were almost destroyed by fire Thursday night…….. Recently at Shreve. O, Misses Josie and Ollie de miller, sisters, and Mrs. Kate Flagle armed with rawhide whips, unmercifully thrashed Wm. Crossman, a prominent citizen on the street. The women allege that Crossman circulated damaging reports about their characters. The trial of M. F. Vandiver, John Gregory, R. P. Dickey, S. t. White and J. D. Mayo, charged with the murder of Gerald Bryant on July 21, 1894 in the Chickasaw Nation, was concluded Thursday evening. After deliberating about an hour the jury returned a verdict against all five for manslaughter. FOREIGN A dispatch received at Rome, Italy Thursday from Constantinople says that the British gunboat Dryad and the Italian gunboat Archimede passed the straits of the Dardancelles on that day. An official report says that a strong Turkish force on Tuesday twice attacked the positions occupied by the Christians at Vryse in the island of Crete. The Turks lost thirty-five killed and wounded, while the Christian losses were six. A dispatch received at Kingston, Jamaica, by carrier pigeon announces the safety of the expedition which sailed from there December 7. The same messenger brings word the Gomez retrieved his position in Cuba by a series of masterly strategic movements. The London Standard prints a Constantinople dispatch saying that the porte is absolutely deserted and that the ministers are living day and night in the palace where confusion reigns supreme. Dispatches from Urum Yahar, under date of December 10, says it is now certain that the Hamadiah cavalry destroyed 200 villages in the village of Van and that 50,000 homeless Armenians are flocking to the city of Van………… Spain is negotiating for the charter of six vessels belonging to the French General Trans-Atlantic company. ………… FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS – (proceedings of the Congress) ALABAMA CONFERENCE – Will Meet at Montgomery Next Year – Statistics - Educational J. W. Chadwick, of New Mexico, was transferred to this conference. Montgomery was selected as the place of meeting next year. The secretary reported the following statistics…………… ANOTHER APACHE SLAUGHTER Another murder of a family is reported from the San Sameon Valley in Arizona by the renegade band of Indians from the San Carlos reservation. A German family, father, mother and three children, were slain near Fort Bomer on Thursday, following the killing of Merrill and daughter. The Indians were seen by some cowboys about the time of the Merrill murder and their number is estimated at thirty-five. Nothing can be learned of the movements of the soldiers and cowboys posse. A detachment of the Fort Calvary from Fort Bayard is stationed at Stain’s Pass to prevent the escape of the band into old Mexico over the old Geronimo trail. PROSECUTED FOR GRAVE ROBBING John McDonnall, a Dartmouth medical student, for alleged complicity with G. P. Gifford in the grave robbery case at Norwich, Vt., was held in $2,000 bond Thursday for his appearance before the grand jury at Woodstock next year……….. LIVE WASHINGTON NOTES AT THE WHITE HOUSE AGAIN READING CLERK OF THE HOUSE THE CASH BALANCE COTTON CROP REPORT TWO FAT JOB FORFEITED W. W. Hill, of Mississippi, was removed Thursday by Attorney-general Harmon as commissioner appointed by the court of claims to investigate the overtime claim of letter carriers throughout the country…………… REVENUE LAWS SUFFICIENT With a complete return to the normal business conditions of the country and a proper legislative and executive supervision over expenditures, the revenue laws now in force will yield ample means for the support of the public service upon the basis now established………….. THE BRITISH-VENEZUELAN QUESTION Secretary Olney was closeted with the president nearly all Monday morning, this conference following one of equal duration Monday night…………… CLEVELAND TALKS WAR – Red-Hot Message Sent to Congress on the Monroe Doctrine The president sent to Congress Tuesday the Venezuelan correspondence, accompanied by a special message. Following are the main points in the message: …………………… STATE TOPICS HOMESTEAD ENTRIES NOT TAXABLE The auditor has answered an important question propounded by Messrs. Smith and Henry of Seale, which is of general interest. It is to the effect that homestead entries, until patents are perfected, are not subject to taxation. THEYLEFT THE FURNITURE Quite an early Sunday morning the store of J. E. McCall & Co. Anniston, was looted………… DANGER OF INHALING CHLOROFORM On Sunday a young lady in Selma sought relief from headache by inhaling chloroform. ……. A BLOODTHIRSTY NEGRO At Mitchell Station on Sunday night two white men and Charles Burton, a negro, quarreled and exchanged shots…………….. AT AN ILLICIT DISTILLERY James – Hall, a resident of the Abernathy community, Cleburne County, was found dead Friday morning at an illicit distillery which was in operated near his home, having been shot to death. The murder was a mysterious one. United states Deputy Collector Green and Deputy Marshals Barker and Jackson made a raid in that section Friday night and captured and destroyed the still, but no arrests could be made. FIFTY TRUE BILLS FOUND The United states grand jury adjourned Saturday afternoon at Mobile and reported that they had found fifty true bills ………….. HE EARNS HIS SALARY The number of appointments made by Governor Oates ……………. A NEGRO GIRL KILLED A negro girl, 13 years old, was shot and killed by Office Byars, of the Birmingham police about 5 o’clock Monday morning. He, with Officer McCollum, discovered half a dozen negroes stealing coal from a car……. INDUSTIRAL SCHOOLS OR GIRLS The following letter has been sent to each of Alabama’s senators and representatives in Congress………….. PAGE 3 EMPIRE OF DRESS – Dainty Designs that Appeal to Feminine Hearts (drawings of the various fashions) Walking jacket of Diagonal cloth Fashionable Basque Waist Handsome House Gown FORTY YEARS IN PUBLIC LIFE – Hon. JOHN SHERMAN Among the notables who have lately made pilgrimages to New York City was Senator John Sherman, of Mansfield, Ohio……… (drawing of John Sherman) MARRIED EIGHTY YEARS –Oldest Living Couple in the United States The oldest living couple in the United States beyond a doubt has for the last forty years resided within three miles of Black River Falls, Wis. Louis and Amelia Darwin were born in the Province of Ontario, not far from Montreal. The husband was born on September 24, 1788, or one year before the inauguration of the first President of the United States. The wife was born at La Pero’s Isle on March 17, 1797, and is now past her 101st year…………..(drawing of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin) HORNETS IN POSSESSION OF THE CAR For fully an hour one afternoon a collection of hornets ruled a train on the Wilmington and Northern Railroad and made things decidedly uncomfortable for the crew and passengers alike…….. THE WAITER’S ASSISTANT – By Which His Carrying Capacity is increased Two-Fold – (drawing of “the wonders of the Waiter’s assistant”) A BIG BELL – Largest Ever Cast on Hit continent – To weigh Nearly Fifteen Tons, and to Hang in the Suburbs of Cincinnati – a Unique Feature – (drawing of “Workmen polishing the interior of the largest bell in America”) – (drawing of “Core of Mould in the Casting Pit”) FORGET ABOUT HIS WEDDING THE LONGEST TELGRAPH LINE The longest telegraph line in the world, above ground and without a break, has just been completed in Australia……. PAGE 4 THE NEWS PRESS S. E. WILSON & G. J. WILSON, Editors and Publishers Subscription Rates One year $1.00 Six Months .50 Three months .25 CHRISTMAS 1895 Yesterday was Christmas Day. To the young this time of year is gladly looked for an d welcomed as brining Santa Claus with his train load of candies, toys, etc. With them it is the hour of gladness and joy. To those of more maturer years it is hailed with pleasure, for they enjoy more to see the little ones happy than anything else in this world. To the readers of The News Press we wish a merry Christmas and happy New Year. We trust that the coming year will be prosperous, and that our people at the closing of 1896 will be better off in all that pertains to a better life than now. If you have any ill-feelings toward another lay aside such thoughts and throw the mantle of charity over their conduct, for it may be that you are not free from the same sin. We all have our faults, and it is better to forgive and forget than to bear malice? Again, we wish our readers a happy time during the Christmas holidays. DAVITT’S OPINION Hon. Michael Davitt, NM. P., founder of the Irish League and Home Ruler, arrived in San Francisco, on the 19th inst. from Australia. He is reported to have said in an interview……. If Mr. Foster and MR. Carlisle, the present Secretary of the Treasury and his predecessor, had redeemed greenbacks and treasury notes in “coin” both gold and silver, as the law specifically authorized them to do………… MR. GREEN AGAIN Our friend W. F. GREEN again favors us with a communication, which will be found on our first page………… The first vote involving the silver question was taken in the Senate on the 20th inst. The question came up on a motion to refer a resolution for the opening of the mints to the coinage of both gold and silver…………. WHAT GEN. WALLACE SAYS At a banquet at Evansville, Ind. on the 19th inst., Gen Lew Wallace is reported to have said regarding President Cleveland’s message, and the Venezuelan question………….. Ad for The Youth’s Companion TWO MORE HOMESEEKERS – Excursions Via the Cotton Belt Route On January 14 and 28, 1896, the Cotton Belt Route will see round trip tickets to all points in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Indian territories at rate of one fare for the round trip, pus $2. Stop-overs will be allowed at pleasure within the going transit limit of 15 days. Tickets good to return until February 18. Only route running through trains to Texas. Coaches, reclining chair cars (seats free), Pullman sleepers, etc., thereby avoiding vexatious changes and transfers en route. For further information desired address C. P. Rector, commercial agent, or J. C. Davis, traveling freight and a passenger agent, 303 Main Street, Memphis, Tenn. It is reported that the Rothschilds ordered the withdrawal of 5,000,000 of gold from America upon reading the President’s Venezuelan message. TEACHER’S INSTITUTE – Proceedings at Byrd’s School House Last Week The last Teacher’s Institute held for Marion County for the past scholastic year met at Byrd’s School House last Friday and Saturday. It was well attended by teachers and neighbors of the vicinity. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. J. R. HOLLADAY. The welcome address was also delivered by Brother HOLLADAY, who showed to the people in a brief and pleasant manner that they were all welcome in interchanging ideas and views in the institute and would be especially welcomed by the good people of Byrd’s School House vicinity. As Superintendent DUNN did not appear until Saturday the chair was filled by Prof. J. W. HOLLAWAY, who presided as though he might be superintendent in the future. The Teacher’s Responsibility was opened by C. E. MITCHELL and discussed by D. D. WRIGHT, T. W. CARPENTER and E. N. STANFORD. They showed that the teacher was responsible for a great many things during school. How May Teacher’s Maintain the Interests of their Patrons was clearly showed by H. W. MCKENZIE, C. E. MITCHELL, D. D. WRIGHT, E. N. STANFORD and J. W. HOLLDAY. The Best Method of Teaching Reading was opened by T. W. CARPENTER and discussed by W. H. CANTRELL, E. N. STANFORD and J. W. HOLLAWAY. The institute then adjourned to hear the debate on the question Resolved, That a Reformatory school Would be better in every District in the United States. Affirmative – D. D. WRIGHT, E. N. STANFORD, W. H. CARPENTER, W. H. CANTRELL and J. P. SANDERSON. Negative – W. H. MCKENZIE, W. F. GREEN, T. W. CARPENTER, P. V. DUNN and Prof. JAUDON. J. S. THORN was made chairman, and Messrs. J. C. NORTHINGTON, J. H. JOHNSON and E. A. WILLIAMS, judges. Mr. WRIGHT was the first speaker, and he showed to the large audience composed of ladies and gentleman that a reformatory school was badly needed in every district. Next came H. W. MCKENZIE of the negative side, and one would of thought it would be best to have no reformatory school, and teach reformation at home. After a lively and interesting discussion by the different members of the society the judges decided in favor of the negative. On Saturday morning the devotional exercises were conducted by Prof. A. W. TATE. The subject How to Govern a School was presented by D. D.WRIGHT and discussed by W. F. GREEN, A. W. TATE, and T. J. FARRIS. How English Grammar should be taught was beautifully illustrated by J. W. HOLLAWAY, A. W. TATE, W. F. GREEN and W. H. MCKENZIE. Is the Giving of Prizes in Public Schools Beneficial? Was offered by A. W. TATE and discussed by J. S. THORN. W. F. GREEN offered the subject Why Should Young Teachers Attend Institutes? Discussed by A. W. TATE. Duty of Patrons was discussed by G. W. MAXWELL, E. N. STANFORD, and A. W. TATE. The subject How and When Should Orthography Be Taught was introduced by D. D. WRIGHT, and discussed by E. N. STANFORD, J. W. HOLLAWAY, G. W. MAXWELL, H. W. MCKENZIE, and W. F. GREEN. Prof. A. W. TATE presented the claims of the Teacher’s library Association. The next Teacher’s Institute will be held at Guin the last Friday and Saturday in January 1896. The committee on program is J. E. ALEXANDER, J. T. HUFFSTUTLER and J. A. WATES. W. F. GREEN offered the following resolution which was adopted: Resolved, that the teachers in attendance upon the institute hereby express their grateful appreciation of the hospitality extended them but the citizens of this community and for their attendance upon it session. There were twenty teachers present, who enrolled their names. Adjourned Saturday evening at 3 o’clock,. W. A.DUNN, Ch’m’m T. W. CARPENTER, secty pro tem RIGGAN CRITICIZED Editor News Press My article which appeared in your paper a few weeks ago under the caption of “Prohibition Growing” has, I am glad to say, found its way into the hands of the critics. I expected nothing but censure from the red-nosed tapers, but imagine my surprise when a well-known Minister turned up his nose in “holy horror” and styled me a foe to “personal liberty.” My communication was in accord with the great command, “Thou shalt not kill,” and in that sense I am, and hope to ever be, a foe to liberty. If that be anarchy make the most of it. But who is this bold advocate of the liquor traffic? Is he an Israelite indeed in whom there is no guile? Alas! The fume of liquor was on his breath when he uttered that accusation, and he dare not deny it. I sum all the earnestness of my soul and say, “Physician, heal thyself,” for “at last it biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder.” W. G. RIGGAN NOTICE – ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE Under and by virtue of an order and decree of the probate Court of Marion County, Alabama, I, WM. C. DAVIS, administrator de honis non of the estate of JOHN LOCHRIDGE, deceased, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the Court house door in Hamilton Marion County, Alabama on Monday January 13, 1896, during the legal hours of sale, for one-third cash and the balance in equal payment son one and two years credit, with waive notes with at least two good securities the following described real property belonging to said estate to wit:…………….all lying and being in Marion county, Ala. This December 17, 1895 WM. C. DAVIS, Administrator de bonis non Estate of JOHN LOCHRIDGE, Deceased CONSOLIDATED NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office, Huntsville, Ala. December 20, 1895 Notice is herby given that the following named settlers have filed notice of their intention to make final proof in support of their claim and that said proofs will be made before the Probate Judge of Marion County, at Hamilton, Ala. on February 10, 1896, viz: JOHN F. ADKINS, Homestead Entry NO. 20,107, for the N ½ of NW ¼ Sec 27, T 12 S R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upona dn cultivation of said land, viz; THOMAS J. BERRYHILL, JACK WALKER, TERRELL A. VAUGHN and JOHN W. FRANKS, all of Guin, Ala. Also TERRELL A. VAUHGN, adjoining farm, Homestead Entry No. 20,451 for the SE ¼ SW ¼ and SW ¼ SE ¼ Sec 11 and NE ¼ NE ¼ Sec 14 T 12 S R 13 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz THOMAS J. BERRYHILL, JACK WALLACE, JOHN R. ADKINS, and JOHN W. FRANKS, all of Guin, Ala. Also THOMAS J. BERRYHILL, adjoining farm, Homestead entry NO. 20,771, for the SE ¼ NW ¼ Sec 35 T 12 S R 13 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: TERRELL A. VAUGHN, JACK WALKER, JOHN W. FRANKS, and JOHN R. ADKINS, all of Guin, Ala. Also JACK WALKER, Homestead entry No. 20,534 for the NE ¼ SW ¼ and NW ¼ SE ¼ Sec 22 T 12 S R 13 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: THOMAS J. BERRYHILL, TERRELL A. VAUGHN, JOHN W. FRANKS and JOHN R. ADKINS, all of Guin, Ala. JESSE W. ELLIS, Register NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office, Huntsville, Ala., December 17, 1895 Notice is herby given that the following named setter has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the Circuit court at Hamilton, Ala. on January 30th, 1896, viz: REBECCA MORTON, Homestead Entry NO. 20,613 (?) for the NE ¼ OF NE ¼ Sec 24 T 9 S R 11 W. She names the following witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: HENRY D. PICKARD of Allhill, Ala; JAMES B. GENTLE, JR., ADDIE W. DONALDSON and THOMAS W. GENTLE, all of Haleyville, Ala. JESSE W. ELLIS, Register GUIN ADVERTISEMENTS J. PEARCE & CO., Dealers in General Merchandise, staple and fancy groceries, dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc. Stoves kept on hand. Highest price paid for cotton and produce. Guin, Ala. W. R. BRADLEY & Co., The Live Merchants, gives the best bargains in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc. Cotton and country produce bought for cash or trade. Give us a call before purchasing your goods elsewhere, and we will give you the best bargains. S. J. BAIRD, R. T. CLARK, BAIRD & CLARK, Guin, Ala. General Merchants. Keeps costly on hand a full lien of dry goods, groceries, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc. Highest market price paid for cotton and country produce. Come in and see us. L. D. LITTLETON’S Is the best place to go for dry goods, dress goods, boots shoes, hats, clothing, etc. Staple and fancy groceries on hand. Large stock to select from. Buys and sells strictly for cash. More goods for your money than elsewhere. Buys bankrupt and Sheriff sale goods and sells them cheaper than anyone. Guin, Alabama. Good News. All who want full value for their money should price E. W. BROCK’S new goods before purchasing elsewhere. Are bought and sold cheap for cash. Highest market price paid for cotton and produce, Guin, Ala. New Shoe Shop at Guin, Ala. Boots, shoes and Harness repaired. Prices reasonable. All Work done in first-class manner. I have also a Barber shop in connection with my other business, where any one can get a shave or hair cut at moderate rates. Give me a call. W. W. DAVIS NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office, Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 15, 1895 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge for Marion county at Hamilton, Ala on December 28, 1895, viz: MARTHA A. KELLEY, Homestead Entry No. 22,761 for the N ½ of NW ¼ Sec 2 and N ¼ of NW ¼ Sec 1m T 12 S R 11 W. She names the following witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: ROBERT HENSON of Lynn, Ala, ISAAC DODD of Magic, Ala., J. DORITY POOR, of Haleysville, Ala., PERRY J. DODD, of Magic, Ala. JESSE W. ELLIS, Register NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office, Huntsville, Ala., November 25, 1895 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 of Marion County, Ala, at Hamilton, Ala. on January 11, 1896, viz: THOMAS E. ARNOLD, Homestead Entry No. 20,679 for the N ½ SW ¼ NW ¼ SE ¼ and SE ¼ NW ¼ Sec 6 T 9 S R 11 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: A. KIM. CASH, ED. CROW, JOHN CARDEN and ABRAM CROW, all of Bear Creek, Ala. JESSE W ELLIS, Register PAGE 5 THE NEWS PRESS Issued Every Thursday Hamilton, Dec. 26, 1895 AGENTS We have appointed the following gentlemen as agents for The News Press, who are hereby authorized to solicit subscriptions and other business and receive and receipt for money due us: M. H. CARPENTER – General Traveling Agent N. A. MUSGROVE – Winfield, Ala. JOHN P. RILEY – Guin, Ala. JOHN W. ROBERSON – Pearce’ Mill W. R. WRIGHT – Barnesville, Ala. J. P. HOLLOWAY – Barnesville, Ala. J. L. CONNER – Twin, Ala. S. F. GRADY – Bexar, Ala. J. A. HAMILTON has returned from a music school at Jasper. Big stock of dry goods at Littleton’s. Bought at 40c on the dollar. Hon. W. C. DAVIS and wife left on Tuesday to visit relatives of Mrs. DAVIS at Sulligent during the holidays. Mr. C. E. MITCHELL returned home on Tuesday night from a visit to his parents and other relatives and friends. Rev. S. P. SMITH will preach at the Methodist Church in this place on next Sunday at 11 o’clock a. m. and at 7 o’clock p.m. J. T. WHITE and wife, from Arkansas, are on a visit to friends in our town. Mrs. WHITE is the daughter of Dr. M. C. MARTIN. I. J. LOYD, of the Bull Mountain neighborhood, one of our most intelligent and prominent citizens, paid us a very pleasant visit on Tuesday. Miss ADA GRAY, sister of Mrs. W. C. DAVIS, who has been spending some time in our town, returned to her home at DeSotoville last Tuesday. Mr. J. W. HOWELL and Mrs. BOTTOMS, our nearest neighbors, have gone to Franklin County on a visit. They will return by the re-opening of school. R. E. DUNN and family leave today for Atlanta to attend the Exposition and visit relatives and friends. We wish them a pleasant trip, happy reunion and a safe return. Our young friends WM. B. STOKES returned home from college at Auburn, Ala. on Friday last, to spend the Christmas holidays. WILL is looking well and seems to be in the best of spirits. Mr. M. M. FRAZIER can be found at his office ready to receive taxes until Jan. 1, 1896. After that date those who have not paid will be subject to pay a collector’s fee of 50 cents besides interest. The many friends of W. W. OZBIRN will be pleased to learn that he has entirely recovered from his lingering attack of Texo-Florida fever, and come to the conclusion that old Marion is good enough for him, hung up his hat, and is going to stay awhile with us. Gov. OATES has appointed J. P. RAMEY a justice of the peace for Beat No. 1 in Marion County, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of R. A. BAIRD, who has moved out of the beat. Mr. RAMEY is a good man and will make a conscientious and efficient official. We have received the beautiful calendar gotten out by O. I. HOOD & Co., proprietors of the celebrated Hood’s Sarsaparilla. It represents a lovely head in brown tints, and it’s certainly a triumph of art. It can be obtained for 6 cents, and is a beautiful ornament as well as a splendid reference. Mr. EPHRIAM COCKRELL has purchased the place known as the BILL HUGHES place, in the southern part of our town, and will move here in time for the re-opening of school. We welcome Mr. COCKRELL to our midst and hope that others will follow his example, settle here and help to further build up our already far-famed school. Texas is well represented at Hamilton for the Christmas holidays. We note as the recent arrivals from the Lone star State JOE HALL, brother of Sheriff HALL, W. A. HALL, J. C. WIGINTON, GEORGE FRANKS, ALVIS HAMILTON and BAND JOHNSON. These gentlemen are on a visit to relatives and friends hereabouts. CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Our School Has Taken a Vacation Until December 31 The west Alabama Agricultural School, under the management of Prof. J. E. ALEXANDER and his most efficient corps of assistants, favored the patrons of the school and the public generally, with an examination of the pupils of said school on last Friday. The exercises were well attended by the patrons and friends of the school, all of whom expressed themselves as being delighted by the mode of teaching, the perfect order and decorum so perfectly observed, and the marked progress made by the students of each department. The forenoon was occupied in recitations by the higher classes. The young ladies and young gentlemen developed much progress in their several studies, and acquitted themselves with the greatest credit, evincing the most excellent and scientific tutorage of Profs. ALEXANDER and TATE. In the afternoon Miss ELLIOTT KEY, teacher of the intermediate department, opened the exercises by examining class in geography, which was followed by examinations and recitations in other branches. These recitations and examinations were in the main perfect, the students answering almost every question propounded to them promptly, fully and accurately, showing a remarkable advancement, considering the short time the school has been in progress, which did much credit to the application, and intellect of the boys and girls of the several classes, and proved conclusively that Miss KEY is an educator of splendid attainments, and has devoted much time and attention to the training and development of the intellects of her great number of pupils. Next came Miss BACON of the primary department with her immense number of juveniles. Our sympathy and interest always centers in the primary class when we visit the school room. It is so very edifying and interesting to watch the infant mind, struggling to open out an eager, to grasp the minor realties of life. To see those little “tots” scarcely able to enunciate plainly, readily reading words written upon the blackboard, and explaining the different sounds of the vowels, when less than four months ago could not distinguish one letter from another, was certainly a most remarkable evidence of progress in minds so young. Miss BACON certainly is most happily gifted in the art of imparting knowledge to the young mind, and by her kindness and care she seems to command not only the respect, but he real love and affection of her entire department. She has but few equals as an instructor of the young. In the early afternoon we were invited to the music room, which we found crowded with ladies and gentlemen who were being highly entertained by Mrs. HEDGES’ large music class. The students won the piano all displayed marked improvement for the time they have been taking lessons. We notice that Mrs. HEDGES has her students pay particular attention to the rudiments of the science she teaches, which is one of the most important features in imparting all knowledge Learn well the first principles of any science and rapid advancement is readily accomplished ever afterward. Mrs. HEDGES is a most accomplished teacher of music and merits a most liberal patronage. We bespeak for her an increase number of pupils to commence the new year. At night the Philomathic Society gave an entertainment, consisting of music, recitations, etc. but the principal feature was a debate on whether “Alcoholic liquors have caused greater destruction on life and property than war.” The question was very ably argued by both sides, each disputant showing that he or she had given the subject much study. The judges rendered their decision in favor of the affirmative. The audience was large and attentive, and were most pleasantly entertained. We would like to notice some of the speeches and other features of the entertainment and other exercises of the day specially, but our space forbids. REV. S. P. SMITH’S SERMON Rev. SP. P. SMITH, the M. E. minister in charge of the Hamilton Circuit for the present conference year, preached his initial sermon at the M. E. Church at this place on last Sunday night to a full audience. He took as a foundation for his remarks Luke xiii, 6-9. He spake also this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyards and he came and sought fruit thereon and found none. Then said he until the dresser of the vineyard, behold these three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none; cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground? And he answering said unto him: Lord let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it and dung it. And if it bear fruit well; and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.” The reverend gentleman treated his subject in a very able manner, confining his remarks strictly to his text. His points were all well taken, and his application of the parable to the church very forcible. He said he feared that there were too many men and women who professed to be Christians and were members of the church, who, like the fig tree had thus are proven unfruitful, and had rendered themselves liable to b cut down as cumberers in the vineyard of the Lord and were only preserved by the instant intercession of the Son of God, the dresser of His vineyard. He urged the professed Christians present to examine themselves and determine if their course was one of fruitfulness and would bear the scrutiny of the Lord of the vineyard, and urged them all to begin the New Year with a determination to live nearer to God and be better Christians. Bro. SMITH’S sermon was apparently highly appreciated and well received by the entire audience. In conclusion Brother SMITH spoke of the work before him for the present conference year, and asked the sympathy and prayers of all Christians that this maybe a prosperous year for Hamilton circuit. We take the occasion to tender to Brother SMITH the use of the columns of THE News Press for the publication of anything that will aid the cause of religion and morality. Anything that he may think would aid him in his good work will be freely published without charge. (BIG TEAR DOWN THE CENTER OF THE NEXT 2 COLUMNS) All the teachers of ----- except Miss ELLIOTT --- home is in this town, ----- advantage of the holidays---- ALEXANDER and TATE---- Creek their starting point----- Mrs. HEDGES and Miss BACON----- to Guin to meet the tra------ all took their departure ----- day. Mrs. HEDGES’ ho------ New Decatur, Ala., and ------- came to us from Florence--------- We wish all these valued----- a happy reunion with ------- ones at home, a pleasant------ enjoyable Christmas and a ----- turn to their arduous duties------- renewed zeal and energy-------- by the wonted recreation ------- from the close confinement---- hard work which has been------ lot for the last four months. Our efficient deputy Sheriff, W. B. RIGGAN, succeeded last Friday in arresting ARTHO CLARK, on a warrant from Lamar County, charging him with larceny. CLARK was arrested by Constable PALMER about a year ago, but broke custody, and has been dodging since that time. He is now under a good bound. When POMPY RIGGAN has a warrant in his hands he generally takes ‘em in out ‘o the wet. MARRIED. At the residence of S. J. THOMAS of Haley’s on December 22, Miss DELLA THOMAS and Mr. JOHN BOIZELL of Pratt City. C. E. MITCHELL performed the ceremony. We wish the young couple a long and prosperous life. The Christmas tree at the M. E. Church on Christmas Eve was a success. It was beautifully decorated and was heavily laden with presents for the young folks, which made them feel happy. The attendance as large and perfect order prevailed. Want of space forbids a more extended notice. MARRIAGE LICENSES W. J. SULLINS and N. C. HOLCOMB W. F. WIGINTON and N. C. CANTRELL J. H. BURLESON and MARY L. BELL A. R. WIGINTON and N. A. WHITE J. S. MITHELL and N. J. FREDERICK ROBERT BRUMLEY and IDA BRUMLEY JOHN BOIZELL and DELLA THOMAS JOHN M. ALLMAN and RENA ------- H. MCCORMICK and D. H. M--------- H. YOUNG and J. SPEARMAN, co------- THE NEWS OF THE COUNTY – Gathered by Correspondents for the Present Week TWIN, ALA Weather continues good to the delight of all the pleasure seekers, and all are wearing pleasant Christmas smiles. Notwithstanding the hard times Santa Claus in his new suit has been visiting the children and loading them with presents. Some of the Pea Ridge boys are protracting their hunting, which was mentioned some time ago. There seems to be something singular about the wind in the flat woods, as some of the Twin boys who have been driving over there could not see the dear (sic) which almost ran over some of them. “The wind blew too hard.” Married: On last Sunday, at the residence of the bride’s father, ROBERT GRAHAM to Miss RACHEL SMITH. We wish them a long and happy conjugal life. The young folks had quite an entertaining sociable at JAMES GREENE’S a few nights ago, superintended by JIMMIE CAUDLE. Messrs. C. R. and J. A. FRANKS anticipate a business trip to Birmingham during the Christmas holidays. Your correspondent while passing through the country from Twin to Hamilton saw several fine cows, but none so fine as the one J. N. HIGHTOWER is paying $5 per month for the use of her milk, but we are afraid she’ll go like MACK MCKAYS’ did. ED PINCHER. GUIN, ALA Now is the happy Christmas tide when all men ought to say “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace and good will toward men.” Mr. REASON, a real estate man of Kansas City, Mo. was in our town last week. He anticipates founding a Swedish colony in this state. We hope he will succeed, for his is a pleasant, affable gentleman, and will make warm friends wherever he goes. Married – On the 22nd inst, at the Methodist Chruch, Mr. JOHN ---- to Miss RENA L. PEARCE, ------W. WARD officiating. The --------ed lovely in a costume --------while the groom looked --------handsome. The brides- --------ses WILLIE MATTHEWS and --------e, looked beautiful, and --------en, Messrs. W. R. BRAD- --------C. FRAZIER, were splen- --------ng. The church was --------decorated. --------RIE BRADLEY of Vernon --------in town. --------MI WARD passed though --------Friday en route home --------see, where she has been --------atives since the first of -------- -------WARD preached an ex- -------on on the birth of -------he Methodist Church -------to a large and atten- -------ation. Also at night ------ouse on the subject of ----- of Love.” ------AEL YOUNG of Texas ------by her little son PAUL. ------ sister, Mrs. FRAZIER ------ ------ESTER of Beaverton ------the HANEY house last ------ -----MAN has moved from ----his new home known -----house. ------, a promising young ------a, Tex. is visiting ----- town. -----------er spends his leisure----------(MORE TORN – ) WINFIELD, A;A --------(TORN)---- ---------danger was. When he found that the man and lantern had disappeared, he immediately started his train and went as far as Amory, where he gave up his engine. He thought it was a warning to him. Mrs. CHESSIE WHITE, from Arkansas, is visiting her and her husband’s people. Her brother, WALTER REED, returned with her to his home at Glen Allen. Esquire TRULL’S relatives from Lamar County are visiting here. Among them is Miss INES TRULL. Her schoolmates here were glad to see her. Bro. WHEELER, who held a meeting at the Christian Church here a few moths ago, will preach here again next Saturday and Sunday. We were very much disappointed at not hearing from ZACHARIAH again last week, to say nothing of the relief in not hearing from ANN MARIAH. We are never uneasy about ANN, but are afraid for ZACH out in the West. Mr. JOHN WHEELER has gone for a short visit to visit his sister in Georgia. He goes while he can get excursion tickets. I hope the supper has not disheartened Santa Claus by taking the place of a Christmas tree. Let him make his little visits to each home ANN MARIAH BEAVER CREEK, ALA Weather is fine. Health is good. Only one case of sickness in our neighborhood. Our people are fixing for Christmas. There will be a Christmas tree at the church on Christmas Eve night. All are expecting a fine time, especially the little folks. Mr. VETO and JOHNNIE PHILLIPS came home last Saturday from Florence school for Christmas. They report a good school at Florence, in fact there is always a fine school there. Prof. J. E. ALEXANDER of Hamilton school passed through our town Saturday for Sheffield and home, and reports his school in fine shape with a good prospect of the second term, which will begin Jan. 17, 1896. Miss SALLIE and EARNEST WILLIAMS returned home last Saturday from Hamilton school for the Christmas vacation. We are glad to have our young people come home again for we miss them very much when they are away. Our town is on a boom. Mr. J. R. PHILLIPS is building an extension to the Masonic Hall. When completed he will move into the lower part where he will be better able to accommodate his customers. Mr. J. C. SRYGLEY is building a room to his already nice dwelling. Rev. S. B. GOSEY preached us a fine sermon on Sunday night. He will start home this morning to spend Christmas with his family in Lamar County. He speaks of moving to Bear Creek. We hope he may bring up with us. Re. GEORGE WEAVER was out to preaching last night. We welcome him with us. Prof. A. W. TATE was on the streets Saturday among his many friends on his way home for Christmas. Mr. A. J. THORN of Hamilton was the guest of Mr. A. RANDOLPH Saturday night. He left soon on Sunday morning for home, but he promised to be back next Friday. Welcome Mr. THORN. Mrs. JAMES TESNER is on the road to health again to the delight of her friends. With best wishes for the News Press and a happy New Year to all. GLEANER PIKEVILLE, ALA Pikeville beat has been breaking the record in the marrying line of late. Of the large number of licenses issued during the past few weeks published in The News Press, about one-third of them were to couples living in this precinct. R. L. HARDIN and Miss ANGELINE WILSON were married at the residence of the bride’s parents a few days ago. J. K. P. DUNHAM and family left lat week for Texas. WRONG FONT A RESOLUTION OF THANKS Whereas, The News Press has compliments this society very highly by printing the beautiful badges for us. Therefore be it: Resolved by this society that we express our most sincere thanks to the News Press, and that a copy of this resolution be sent the much esteemed editors. Philomathic Society NOTICE All parties that are indebted tome will please come forward and settle at once and save cost. THOS. H. ROBERTSON, Winfield, Ala. WINFIELD ADVERTISEMENTS The Boss Watch Case – J. A. GAMBLE, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Winfield, Ala. Repairing done on short notice. Satisfaction Guaranteed keep a full line of spectacles and Jewelry always on Hand T. H. ROBERTSON, Winfield, Ala. will buy 2,000 bales of cotton and all the country produce you bring him. He carries a full line of dry goods, notions, boots and shoes, hats and caps, clothing, hardware, groceries, saddles, bridles and all kinds of farming implements. Full stock of snuff and tobacco. J. F. EARNEST, P. M. R. SPANN. SPANN & EARNEST keeps on hand dry goods, shoes, clothing, groceries, tobacco and snuff, farming tools, hardware, tin ware, crockery, and all kinds ladies’ goods. Highest price paid for cotton & county produce. Winfield, Ala. F. T. MCCOLLUM, Winfield, Alabama. Dealer in dry goods, notions, hats and caps, shoes, clothing, groceries, tobacco and snuff, hardware, farming tools, cane mills, tin ware, groceries and jewelry. Ladies’ hats and goods a specialty will buy cotton and country produce at highest market prices. SOUTHERN FRUIT NURSERY, Winfield, Ala. I have on hand and for sale a fine lot of fruit trees, full acclimate, and every one I propose to sell satisfactorily tested, consisting of Apples, Pears, Peaches, and Vines. I will deliver at Nursery at 10c per tree. If delivered elsewhere, the cost of transportation will be added. My scions are all two and three years old, are hardy and growing finely. Catalogues furnished upon application to W. J. TRULL, Winfield, Ala. Orders left with Mr. S. E. WILSON, Editor News Press. Hamilton, Ala will receive prompt attention. PROFESSIONAL CARDS – J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W. C. DAVIS, C. E. MITCHELL – MCCLUSKEY,DAVIS, & MITCHELL Attorneys at Law, Vernon and Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in all the courts of Alabama and Mississippi. APPLING, MCGUIRE & APPLING, Attorneys at law. Jasper, Ala. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. All business entrusted to our care will receive prompt attention 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. W. H. KEY W. 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. 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. T. J. SPRINGFIELD, M. D. Physician and Surgeon, Guin, Alabama. Offers his professional services to the citizens of Guin and surrounding country. Special attention given to diseased of women. All calls promptly attended day or night. PAGE 6 THE CHRISTMAS WISH – (Poem) MISS ENID’S PRESENT – (short story) CHRISTMAS EVERGREENS – How They were First Used in Olden Times ASSYRIANS WATCHING THE MORNING STAR The Assyrians Christians, who live almost isolated from the Western world and the eastern regions of Asiatic Turkey, have a lovely custom on the early morning of Christmas. They all repair from their dwellings to the open air and wait for the morning star to rise, hailing its advent with deep devotion……………. THE BIRD OF DAWNING JOKER’S CHRISTMAS BOX HOLLY IN DECORATIONS CHRISTMAS IN PERU PAGE 7 Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Heckers Buckwheat Ad for Imperial Granum Ad for Ayer’s RAM’S HORN BLASTS PRESENCE OF MIND REV. DR. TALMAGE – Subject: “The Petty Annoyances of Life” KING LUDWIG’S CASTLES – Three of Them Cost Forty-Six Million Dollars WATCHES SMUGGLED IN MILK Ad for McElree’s Wine of Cardui Ad for Syrup of Figs Ad for Potash Ad for Marlin Repeater PAGE 8 The Best offer yet made. 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THE NEWS PRESS AMONG THE POETS THE TWO STORIES (Written for the News Press – by MATTIE EARNEST) INTERESTING READING – (proverbs and short sayings) MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Ad for Beatty’s Organs and Pianos Ad for High Arm Singer Sewing Machine $25 Ad for Patents and Scientific American H. E. MIXON – Dealer in staple and fancy dry goods & Groceries, Hamilton, ala. The Celebrated Mountain Mills Thread always on hand. Full line of Tobacco and snuffs, saddles, harnesses, wagon lines and bridles, stoves, tinware, hardware, and nails. Full and complete line of boots and shoes of latest styles. Clothing, hats, jeans and jeans pants. Complete line of standard patent medicines and drugs. Big lot of crockery and Queensware, lamps, lamp shades and chimneys, etc. Paints, oils and varnish, and everything usually kept in a first class store at rock bottom prices for cash for country produce. I will positively pay you the highest market price for chickens, eggs, beeswax, and dry hides. If you fail to see what you want call for it, as I will have a great many goods upstairs. H. E. MIXON. West Alabama Agricultural School, Hamilton, Alabama. Co-Educational. First- Session opens September 2, 1895. Tuition absolutely free. A thorough and practical course. Expenses very low. Board five to seven dollars per month. JAS. E. ALEXANDER, President You only see one line. That’s because there is only one line running Through Coaches, Free Reclining Chair Cars and Pullman Palace sleepers between Memphis and principal points in Arkansas and Texas without change. This lien traverses the finest Farming, Grazing, and Timber lands and reaches the most prosperous Towns and cities in the Great Southwest. It is the Cotton belt Route. Of “Homes in the Southwest,” “Through Texas,” “Texas Lands,” or “Truth about Arkansas.” Mailed to any address upon application. W. W. Labeaume, Gen’l Pass and Ticket Agt. St. Louis, Mo. C. P. Rector, Commercial Agent, Memphis, Tenn. 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