Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON APPEAL June 12, 1896 ************************************************ 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 May 7, 2010, 1:49 am Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History June 12, 1896 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE HAMILTON APPEAL VOL. 1 HAMILTON,, MARION CO., ALA. FRIDAY JUNE 12, 1896 NO. 22 IT RINGS OUT LIKE A BUGLE NOTE – CAPTAIN JOHHNSTON FORMALLY OPENS THE CAMPAIGN AT LEEDS - HIS HEARERS WERE DELIGHTED Courteously, Frankly, and Fearlessly He Tenders The Gauge of Battle – The Pledges of the Platform PAGE 2 THE APPEAL J. S. CLEMENTS, Editor and Proprietor Subscription Rates One year, 50 cents, Six Months 25 cts. DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM -----(Political news and commentary)----- The Appeal is indebted to Prof. JAS. K. POWERS for a copy of the twenty-third annual catalogue of the Alabama State Normal College. It shows that there are between 300 and 400 students enrolled, representing all parts of Alabama. We notice that Marion is represented by CHARLES R. FRANKS of Twin, T. VANDIVER HILL of Winfield, and JOHN R. and W. VETO PHILLIPS of Bear Creek. Thirty-three graduates, all teachers except one, have been turned out this year. It is estimated that more than three thousand persons lost their lives at a free dinner given by the new Czar of Russia on last week. Men, women and children were trampled into a shapeless mass by the excited throng and the police were powerless to check the vast multitude who swept over the plain like a herd of buffalo. School boys and girls of a generation ago, who were fed mentally on McGuffy’s first, second, third readers, and on up to the massive and difficult sixth reader, will regret to learn that the author of those tomes died on the third in Cincinnati of old age. Alexander McGuffy was born in Pennsylvania and graduated at Miami University. At the age of twenty-four he became the author of the school books which made him famous and wealthy. After completing his books he settled down to the practice of law and resided in Cincinnati until his death – [Mobile Register] Ad for Southern Music Co. $65.00 Top Buggy for $45.00 (picture of buggy). Buy good goods and buy them from headquarters where you will always get the right kind of prices. Here we are again! Offering our usual inducements for year 1896. Fifty-five dollars ($55.00) sewing machine fro Twenty Dollars. A full jewel top buggy, worth Sixty-five dollars, for $45.00. Besides above we have many more special bargains too numerous to mention. We are still headquarters for hardware, agricultural implements and machinery of all kinds. Furniture, carpets, rugs, wallpaper. Window shades from 20 cts. up. Buggies, hacks, road carts and the old reliable gestring wagons. McCormick Mowers, Hay rakes, harnesses, bridles, saddles, & c. We ask that you call or write us. We can and will save you money if you will give us an opportunity. We are general agents for the Foos Scientific grinding mills. LANN & CARTER Hardware Co, Aberdeen, Miss. PAGE 3 THE APPEAL Issued Every Friday Hamilton, June 12, 1896 CLUB RATES A. H. POWELL of Haleys was on our streets yesterday. MACK PEARCE of near Winfield was on our streets Wednesday,. Prof. J. T. HUFFSTUTLER of Guin was in town on business this week. L. PEARCE, a leading merchant of Guin was here on business yesterday. ALVIN JONES of Guin was here yesterday attending chancery court. BOB FRANKS of near Pearce’s Mils was in town on business the first of the week. J. T. CARPENTER of near Barnesville was a welcome caller at this office yesterday. JOHN B. HAROLD of near Detroit was circulating among Hamilton friends yesterday. Mrs. JANE LAWHON of near Detroit visited relatives at this place the first of the week. Our friend ROBEERT CARTER informs us that he and HIRAM TICE killed a fine buck on last Saturday. Rev. S. B. SMITH and lady, who have been visiting at Jasper, returned home of Wednesday evening. DANIEL COLLIER of Fayette and WALTER NESMITH of Vernon were here yesterday attending chancery court. J. R. PEARCE of Bexar was here yesterday in attendance upon the meeting of the executive committee. Rev. J. E. BARNARD of Birmingham has an appointment to preach at this place on the third Sunday in this month. Prof. JAMES E. ALEXANDER left last Saturday for a visit to relatives and friends at Leighton. He will be absent about two weeks. C. M. SHERROUSE, representing the Sherrouse Medicine Co., of New Orleans and Memphis, was in town the first of the week and gave us a call. Judge MATTHEWS is on our streets today. The Judge is in fine spirits and apprehends no danger for the entire ticket, but thinks it well enough to be up and doing. Mrs. ANNIE M. HEDGES, the accomplished lady who has been in charge of the music department of our school, left for her home at Decatur on last Saturday. Her many friends regret to give her up and trust that her stay at Decatur may be both pleasant and brief. Read Capt. JOHNSTON’S speech on our first page. It is open, manly and convincing. J. L. GILMORE of Washington, D. C. was in town Wednesday and gave this office a pleasant call. Miss CANCY WOOD, daughter of our county treasurer, is quite sick with measles. We hope she may soon recover. Supt. W. A. DUNN and C. E. MITCHELL, Esq. attended the Institute at Thorn Hill on last week and report a delightful time. Rev. W. A. BIVEN and lady, after spending a few days with Hamilton friends, left for their home at Oakman on Sunday last. We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. D. PEARCE which occurred at her home at Texas on Tuesday last. The bereaved husband has our earnest sympathy. It costs you nothing to examine my stock of clothing. I have the goods and can please you. Give me a trial and be convinced that I mean business. H. E. MIXON. The Board of Education will meet at Hamilton on the 26th and 27th of this month. All applicants for license should be on hand as no examinations will be granted after this date. J. R. COCHRAN of Pearce’s Mills was shaking hands with Hamilton friends on yesterday. He is now chairman of the county democratic executive committee and a subscriber to the Appeal. G. W. PRICE of West Virginia is again in town. Mr. Price is a level-headed business man and sees a future for Marion County. A cordial welcome is always in store for such men a Mr. Price. JAMES P. PEARCE of Pearce’s Mills was in town yesterday. We asked as to his candidacy for Congress he replied that he had not yet decided whether he would or would not be a candidate. Our friend JOHN B. WOOD exhibited the first cotton bloom of the season on last Tuesday. Mr. WOOD says the bloom was taken from his field and not from the garden as charge by some of his friends. Miss IDA BACON, who has been in charge of the primary department of the Agricultural school, left on Friday last for a visit to her mother at Florence. We hope for her a pleasant stay and a safe return to her many friends. The Appeal is pleased to learn that W. F. FGREEN of Pikeville has secured a position as foreman on the Albany (Ga) Herald. WILL is a clever fellow and an all-around newspaper man and the Herald is fortunate in securing his services. We regret to chronicle the death of Miss ANNIE TERRLL which sad event occurred at the home of her father, Mr. R. N. TERRELL on yesterday morning. She had been ill with measles, which settled upon her lungs and produced pneumonia from which she could not rally. ANNIE was a good girl and the news of her death will send a pang of sorrow to the hearts of those who knew her, but we have the assurance that her pure young spirit is safe in the arms of her Savior. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at this place yesterday evening. Prof. A. W. TATE and Miss FLORENCE STANFORD were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s father, Mrs. JAMES P. STANFORD, near Guin, on last Saturday morning. The groom is the able assistant in our school, an educated Christian gentleman and admired and respected by all who knew him, while the happy bride is one of Marion’s most intelligent and accomplished young ladies. The Appeal extends congratulations and voices the sentiments of the entire community in wishing the happy couple a long and pleasant voyage on the matrimonial sea. E. VICKERY of Winfield is here on business. Deputy Marshall MCMINN of Cullman is in town. Rain is needed in some portions of the county but in this section we have had enough and to spare. Crops are fine and everything points to an abundant harvest. WM. B. STOKES, who has been attending the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Auburn, returned home yesterday evening. WILL has a host of friends to bid him welcome. Judge D. N. COOOPER will leave for St. Louis tomorrow to attend the Republican National Convention. The Judge is a very enthusiastic McKinley man and will no doubt have the satisfaction of seeing his favorite nominated. COMMITTEE MEETING The Democratic Executive Committee of Marion County met at the courthouse on yesterday for the purpose of organizing for the coming campaign. The meeting was called to order by Chairman MATTHEWS who then tendered his resignation, which was accepted and JOHN A. SHAW was elected a member for Guin beat. JOHN R. COCHRAN of Pearce’s Mills was then elected chairman of the committee. A campaign committee was then elected consisting of A. J. HAMILTON, Chairman, J. M. ALLMAN, W. R. WHITE, J. R. JONES, J. P. FORD, J. G. DONALDSON, J. D. ARNOLD, and A. J. THORN. Speeches were made by Hon. W. C. DAVIS, Capt. HAMILTON, Judge MATTHEWS, and others. An aggressive campaign will be made and the work of organization entered into with a spirit of energy and determination, and no effort will be spared to bring out a full party vote. CHANCERY COURT Chancery court convened yesterday, Chancellor SIMPSON in the chair. The following cases came up for hearing and were disposed of as follows: A. BOYD & Co. vs A. N. JONES et al, continued by agreement CARROLL W. BROWN vs AMERICA BROWN, bill for divorce, dismissed. A. N. JONES vs. N. E. JONES, bill for divorce, continued. THRONE, FRANKLIN, ADAMS et al. vs W. R. WHITE et al continued R. N. TERRELL vs T. H. CARTER et al, dismissed HARRIS, MCWHORTER & CO. vs ELISHA VICKERY and M. COUCH decree in favor of complainants and lands ordered sold. J. T. WEEKS vs NANCY E. WEEKS, bill for divorce, decree in favor of complainant. J. R. GODSEY vs. MARTHA E. GODSEY, bill for divorce, decrees in favor of complainant SENATOR’S MORGAN’S LETTER West Alabama Agricultural School – Hamilton, Alabama. Co-Educational. First Session opened 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. Good job printing. I do the best job printing you can buy. My prices are no highest than you now pay for sorry printing elsewhere. I have new material and years of experience. 1000 Note Heads for $2; 500 for $1.25; 250 for 75c; 100 for 50c; 1000 Envelopes for $2; 500 for $1.25; 250 for 65c; 100 for 35c. I do the best printing and furnish the paper. Printers kick on my low prices, but I am not starving to death at it at all. IF the work is not first-class, I buy it back. Cash must accompany all orders. I print anything you want at very low prices. Write for my price list printed in three colors. “Ask me anything about any kind of printing.” JON ERL GARRISON, Sulligent, Ala. Buy your stationery from Mrs. E. H. CLEMENTS. A good supply always on hand at the very lowest prices. If you are in need of St. Joseph’s medicines, save money by buying of Mrs. CLEMENTS W. H. KEY, Russellville, Ala. C. E. MITCHELL, Hamilton, Ala. KEY & MITCHELL, Attorneys-at-law and Solicitors in Chancery, Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in all the courts of Marion and adjoining counties. Special attention given to the collection of claims. A RARE BARGAIN For Sale – a pair of the French Burr Mill Rocks – Good as new. Will take $50.00 cash. Rocks will be delivered free on board cars at Eldridge, Ala or they may be seen at Texas, Ala. Call on or address, J. P. PEARCE, Pearce’s Mills, Ala. Ad for T. L. Carter Piano and Organ PAGE 4 A TWO-ACRE FISH – (anecdote) Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla IT RINGS LIKE A BUGLE NOTE (Continued from first page) - (Campaign speech of Johnston's conintued) Ad for Ripan’s Tabules Ad for potash Ad for Tuerk Water Motor Ad for Mill and Mining Supplies Ad for Wine of Cardui File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/marion/newspapers/hamilton64nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 13.2 Kb