Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON APPEAL July 10, 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, 2:05 am Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History July 10, 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 JULY 10, 1896 NO. 26 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 pm Belgreen – Arrives at 11:40 am and leaves at 12 m AT WINFIELD Train at 11:59 am and 3:48 pm Pearce’s Mill – Arrives at 11:20 am and leaves at 12m Haley’s – Arrives at m and leaves at 12:30 pm on Monday and Friday Fayette – Arrives at 9 am and leaves at 9:30 am on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday AT GUIN Train at 11:45 am and 4:03 am Hamilton – Arrives at 10 am and leaves at 12 m daily except Sunday. Vernon – Arrives Monday and Friday at 5 pm leaves Tuesday and Saturday at 7 am Pharos – Arrives Wednesday and Saturday at 10 am and leaves at 1 pm same days Twin – Arrives Tuesday and Friday at 3 pm and leaves at 5 pm the same days. CIRCUIT COURT Judge – T. R. ROULBAC, of Colbert County Solicitor – A. H. CARMICHAEL, of Colbert Court meets the first Monday after the 4th Monday in January and second Monday in August CHANCERY COURT Chancellor – W. H. SIMPSON of Decatur Court meets on Thursday after the third 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 first 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 – Guin Treasurer – J. B. WOOD, Hamilton Superintendent of Education – W. A. DUNN PROBATE COURT Judge – JASON P. FORD Meets the second Monday in each month. CHURCH NOTICE M. E. CHURCH SOUTH - Hamilton – Services first Sunday in each month at 11 am and 7 p.m.; fourth Sunday at 7 p.m. and every fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. S. P. SMITH, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. W. R. WHITE, Superintendent. Prayer meeting on Wednesday night. MASONIC Hamilton Lodge No. 344 – G. N. STOKES, WM.; A. J. THORN, SW; A. H. BURLESON, JW ; G. B. MIXON, Treas.; R. W. CLARK, Sec’y Guin Lodge No. 478 – T. J. SPRINGFIELD, WM; WATSON BROWN, SW; W. H. MATTHEWS, JW; M T AKERS, Treas. ; J. H. RILEY, Sec’y Winfield Lodge No. 304 – E. VICKERY, WM; J. F. EARNEST, SW; J. M. SPANN, JW. ; J. C. EGAN, Treas. W. T. MUSGROVE, Sec’y Hackleburg Lodge No. 526 – A. M. CANTRELL, WM; W. W. FREDERICK, SW; P. N. GREEN, JW; E. A. MIXON, Treas.; JOHN A. GREEN, Sec’y Bexar Lodge No. 280 – JOHN ARNOLD, WM; W. L. WHITEHEAD, SW ; W. A. BALLARD, JW; A. L. MOORMAN, Treas.; T. J. YOUNG, Sec’y Pleasant Hill Lodge No. 321 – W. H. FLIPPO, WM; PORTER DUBOISE, SW.; SETH BOTTOMS, JW; A. RANDOLPH, Treas., J. J. COATES, Sec’y CHEYENNES GETTING TROUBLESOME A special from Helena, Mont. Says: The Cheyenne Indians have donned their war paint and are holding powwows, preparatory to a general uprising. Several troops of the Tenth Cavalry have been ordered from Fort Custer to the Cheyenne agency at Lame Deer, Custer County, Mont. The Cheyennes have been unusually indolent and ill-tempered this spirng, and the depredations upon the cattle and stock of the white settlers have been more extensive than they have been for a number of years, and evidently committed in a spirit of pure maliciousness. SHE WAS AFTER HIM Miss Lillian Ashley, of Boston, whose case against E. J. (Lucky) Baldwin, the prominent capitalist and horse man, for seduction under promise of marriage, has been on trial in the supreme court at San Francisco., Cal. For several weeks created a sensation in the court room Thursday morning by walking over to Baldwin, drawing a revolver and firing at his head. A bystander knocked the weapon aside in time to save Baldwin’s life and the only injury was a slight grazing of the scalp. The woman was removed to the city prison, and it is believed her mind is unbalanced. TRADE TRIPPLED ON THE TENNESSEE EVENTS IN ALABAMA LUMBER FIRE AT BREWTON DEKALB IS DRY – crops in DeKalb county are suffering very badly for rain and the berry crop is ruined. CHEROKEE COUNTY ITEMS – The residence of E. HOOKE, of Mento and contents were destroyed on Tuesday by fire. A fine mare belonging to CHARLES CANIN, while plowing got her hind leg tangled up in a barbed wire fence and almost severed it from the body. TUSCALOOSA NEWS The residence of G. A. REVEIRE was partially destroyed by fire, caused by a defective flew. SAM LITTLE, colored, aged 10 years, was drowned in the Warrior River yesterday by his playmates. They ducked him until he was strangled to death. ----- COMING BACK TO ALABAMA (from Gualan, Guatemala) UNFORTUNATE RENCOUTRE – (Huntsville – Burt Hubert) – Tobe Connally – George Hubert) BARNES BOUND OVER – (Rufus Barnes – Crawford - Birmingham) PUBLIC SPIRITED NEGROES Whitfield & Williams, two enterprising and public spirited negroes, of Scottsboro, who are in the saw mill lumber business there, have very generously offered Professor Council a car load of lumber toward the erection or rebuilding of Palmer Hall at the State Normal and Industrial colored school near Huntsville. The losses from the burning of the building of Palmer Hall have been adjusted and were placed at $56,338.81 which is on the building alone and does not include the worth of the many valuable books of the library. The trustees will now proceed to the work of erecting the new building. REPORTS AS TO CROPS HUNSTVILLE’S NEW FLOUR MILL COOSA RIVER NAVIGATION TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION – (Birmingham) NEW GOVERNMENT TOWBOAT – (Capt. D. C. Kingman at Louisville, KY) OUT GO 25,000 MEN – (Jones & Laughlin’s steel works – Pittsburg, Pa) GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY ------ United States Troops under Lieuts. Averill and Yates surprised an Apache camp in Sonora, about forty miles below the line. The Indians had evidently been informed by a scout of the presence fo the troops as all made their escape except a boy who was captured together with the camp outfit. The troops, co- operating with a force of Mexican cavalry, are still in pursuit of the disbanded renegades. ------- ANOTHER VETERAN GONE – Gen. A. R. LAWTON, of Savannah, Ga. died at Clifton Springs, N. Y. Thursday morning. He had a stroke of paralysis on Friday last, from which he did not rally. Gen. ALEXANDER R. LAWTON was born in Beaufort District, South Carolina in 1818. He entered the West Pont Academy in 1825, having for classmates Generals Halleek, Stevens, Canby and Gilmer. After graduation he served on frontier duty in the First artillery for eighteen months, when he resigned from the army and studied law, beginning practice at Savannah. In 1850 he became president of the Augusta and Savannah railroad. He was colonel of the First regiment of Georgia Volunteers when, in January 1861, he took possession of Fort Pulaski under state authority. At the commencement of hostilities in the following April he received a commissioner as brigadier- general in the Confederate army, and he was from that time up to the close of the war in constant military service. After the fall of Richmond General Lawton returned to Savannah and reengaged in the practice of law. Soon after President Cleveland’s inauguration he was tendered the appointment of minister to Russia, but finally requested the president to withdraw his name in consequence of his eligibility to civil office under the federal government being called in question. This objection having been overruled by the attorney general, he was appointed Minster to Austria in 1885 in the place of Mr. Keiley to whom Austria had objected on the score of religious difficulties. DEFENSES OF NEW YORK CITY – Immense Fortifications Outlines – Most Powerful On Earth Within a few weeks will be commence one of the most gigantic operations in the history of the war department. Fortifications more powerful than those existing anywhere in the world will be built at Fort Wadsworth and Sandy Hook, the cost of the work being about $10,000,000. But this is only a beginning to place New York in a position to defend herself against foreign foes. Construction will be continued from time to time until the fortifications outlined by the elaborate plans have been completed and when that is done the total cost, it is said, will have been about $50,000,000. At Fort Wadsworth new forts will extend a mile south from the present barracks, extending almost from Fort Wadsworth to South Beach. In this tract of land will be built a continuous line of forts, mounting twenty-five guns of huge dimensions in all. Here also it is intended to build a torpedo station and observatory. The work at Fort Lafayette will not be so important. Only fifteen guns will be mounted there, but they alone will go a long way toward protecting New York from harm. TROUBLE WITH STRIKERS – (Westview, O) RUSH OF NATURAL GAS – (Harriman, Tenn.) 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)----- REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING A handful of Republicans assembled at the courthouse on Monday and made the following nominations: For Representative, H. T. CLARK; Tax Collector, J. E. GREEN; Superintendent of Education, E. L. HOWELL; Justices of the Peace Beat 1 P. WILLIAMS and J. A . MAYS: constable, ROBERT GIDDY. About 50 voters, most of whom reside in this beat, took part in the proceedings and named the candidates. The name of A. D. MITCHELL was put in nominations and it looked like the motion to nominate him by acclamation would prevail but Judge COOPER had decreed otherwise and after much talking and some juggling the motion was withdrawn and the name of H. T. CLARK was placed in nomination. A ballot was taken which resulted in the nomination of Clark, he having received 39 votes and MITCHELL 10. J. E. GREEN was then nominated for tax collector by acclamation but there seemed to be some dissatisfaction and on motion the vote was set aside and BUD CLAYTON”S name was placed in nomination. A vote was taken and GREEN was again nominated, CLAYTON receiving but 6 out of the 43 votes cast. LINDSEY HOWELL and JOHN MCDONALD were placed in nomination for superintendent but MCDONALD was withdrawn by someone who happened to know that he would decline if nominated, and HOWELL was nominated by acclamation. MACK MAYS was defeated for Constable by ROBERT GIDDY, a straight republican, which shows that the republicans had not lost sight of the fact that MACK voted in the democratic primary. C. P. LUNSFORD was opposed to fusion and uttered a great truth when he declared that MITHCELL was a much stronger man than CLARK, but the Judge preferred Clark and fusion and of course that settled it. Ad for Southern Music Co. $65.00 Top Buggy for $45.00 (picture of buggy). $55 Dewing Machine for $20 (picture of sewing machine) 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, July 10, 1896 CLUB RATES PUBLIC SPEAKING Hon. J. F. STALLINGS will address the citizens of Marion county at Hamilton on Tuesday July 14th. Prof. MACK PEARCE was on our streets the firs to the week. Tax Assessor FARIS of Bexar was in town the early part of the week. R. E. THORN left for Shottsville on last Sunday where he will teach this summer. J. E. CARPENTER and family of near Barnesville visited relatives here on last Saturday. WM. CANTRELL of near Shottsville visited his father’s family at this place the first of the week. T. V. BISHOP, Marion County’s next tax assessor, was in Hamilton Sunday last on his way home from Pearce’s Mills. TIM had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse on last Friday night. Misses SALLIE, URSLEY and LETHA THORN and IDA FITE are all absent attending to their schools in the country. The young ladies will be missed but their many friends wish them a pleasant and profitable stay. The Board of Control of the Agricultural School met here on last Friday evening. We were not present but learn that the board decided to build an addition to the school building and that work will begin in a short time. Miss ELLIOTT KEY, one of the assistant teachers in the school, tendered her resignation, which was accepted, and the board will meet again on August 1 to elect her successor. JOSEPH BALLARD and WILL JOHNSON attended the picnic at Bear Creek on last Saturday and while on their way home became involved in a difficulty and JOHNSON stabbed BALLARD several times with a knife. It was thought that the wounds would prove fatal, but the latest report is more favorable and it is now probable that he will recover. BALLARD is a citizen of Hackleburgh and JOHNSTON hails from Mississippi. Both men were under the influence of whisky and got into a row over politics, one being a republican and the other a democrat. JOHNSON made his escape and has not yet been arrested. Good rains and fine crops. Commissioner’s court next Monday. J. L. GILMORE was in town yesterday. Drummers are quite numerous these days. Prof. ALEXANDER was in town on business last Friday evening. Mrs. SALLIE CLARK is visiting relatives at Detroit this week. H. E. MIXON is selling shoes at prices that will astonish you. W. D. STIDHAM of Hackleburgh was on our streets the first of the week. The campaign will open next Tuesday. Turn out and hear the candidates J. W. MCKENZIE of Bexar paid us a pleasant visit while in town yesterday. A. J. MCMULLIN of near Barnesville was in town yesterday on business and gave us a short call. C. NORTHINGTON, one of Bexar’s popular merchants, was a welcome caller at this office Wednesday. J. F. WILSON, Esq. of Bangor, Blount County, paid a visit to his brother-in-law Rev. S. B. SMITH of this place during the week. The Board of Examiners of Confederate pensioners will meet at Hamilton On Tuesday, July 11. Those interested will govern themselves accordingly. PICNIC AT PEARCE’S MILLS The editor of the Appeal in company with his better half, Editor WILSON of the News and J. E. CLEVELAND attended the picnic at Pearce’s Mills on last Saturday. We arrived shortly after nine o’clock and found quite a crowed already assembled to celebrate the Glorious Fourth. The people continued to pour in until the crowd was estimated at five or six hundred. About 10:15 all were invited to seats in the grove near the store building to listen to an address by the Rev. Mr. EVANS and to hear the political issues of the day discussed by Messrs. J. P. and MACK PEARCE, S. E. WILSON and the writer. Rev. EVANS opened the proceedings with prayer after which Rev. W. A. NELSON made a near little talk urging all present to preserve good order. He then introduced Rev. EVANS who delivered an interesting and instructive address. The speaker dwelt at length upon the rapid progress made by this country since the declaration was declared and urged upon his hearers the fact than an all wise ruler had been on our side and that without divine guidance and protection from the ruler of the universe no nation could continue to grow and prosper. The address, while it could not be termed an oration, was appropriate and well received by all present. Prof. MACK PEARCE followed Rev. EVANS in a thirty minutes speech on “Our Country” which subject he handled nicely and to the delight of the audience. Prof. PEARCE was followed by Editor S. E. WILSON of the News. Mr. WILSON discussed the political issues of the day and called upon his hearers to rally to the support of the Democratic Party, the party of the common people and the only party that would bring relief to those oppressed by class legislation. He held the attention of the audience from start to finish and made a good speech. At the close of Mr. WILSON’S remarks, the crowd adjourned for dinner which was on the ground in quantities to satisfy the hunger of all, and if any failed to eat it was their own fault. After dinner the audience reassembled in the grove and listed to an excellent speech from J. P. PEARCE. Mr. PEARCE confined himself mainly to the question of finances and all who heard him were convinced that he had given the subject much thought. The address was well received and elicited considerable applause. At the conclusion of MR. PEARCE’S remarks the editor of the Appeal made a short talk, and in his feeble way endeavored to prove to those present that the paramount issue before the people of Alabama is white supremacy. The best of order prevailed throughout the day and we believe that all present enjoyed themselves and left of their homes with the most kindly feelings toward their fellow creatures and with many good wishes for the ladies of Pearce’ Mills and vicinity for the sumptuous dinner prepared by them. BEAR CREEK LOCALS The Glorious Fourth was July celebrated by the good people of Bar Creek and vicinity. Indeed it is given into have superseded any of the yearly celebrations held here in the past. The railroad company gave excursions both ways that day and the opportunity was taken advantage of for every train came in loaded to overflowing. The “Stars and Stripes” floated grandly on our fresh mountain breeze and the 120th birthday of our nation is a day long to be remembered. There was a long procession of over one hundred Masons marching to the sweet strains of music furnished by the Mitchell Band, of Spring Valley. The beautiful and impressive charges to the officers were read by Mr. A. D. MITCHELL, W M of the Haleyville Lodge. Then dinner was announced and the picnic proper began. The audience was called together in the afternoon by music and then were treated to a feast in the speeches of Messrs. COMSTOCK of Sheffield and DAVIS of Hamilton. Afterwards the visitors began to leave and soon “The Deserted Village” was apparent. The crowd was estimated at 2000. Of course the annual “dance” and “fray” were not forgotten, but detracted very little from the enjoyment. The Bear creek school opened this morning with eighteen pupils notwithstanding the continued rain. With the accomplished and estimable Miss TULIA TATE of the Normal College as teacher, we predict a successful session. Mr. VETOE PHILLIPS has gone to take charge of a school at Delmar. Miss LIZZIE FLIPPO began teaching at Union today. Miss SALLIE WILLIAMS visited friends at Spruce Pine yesterday. We have had some nice showers and all vegetation look flourishing. The crops injured by the recent storm have about recovered though some were to b replanted. With best wishes to the Appeal BERYL, Bear Creek, July 6 GUIN LOCALS We have had some very fine rains since our last letter and the prospect for a big corn crop is this portion of the county is flattering indeed. Health of the community is good. The HUGHES boys are doing nicely, and it is hoped will be out again in a few days. Our friend JUDGE MATTHEWS got in last night, and reports political matters in good shape every where he has been. He says his election is safe if the democrats only turn out and do their duty and this we believe they will do. As before stated, Guin beat is all right, all little differences have been settled here and we are making a while -----. Quite a number of our citizens have fled themselves away to the river some where near Henson Springs on a fishing expedition this week, and we have no doubt they will have a huge time. Mrs. J. T. HUFFSTUTIER returned from Birmingham yesterday evening after an extended visit to friends and relatives there. J. BIRD, Guin, July 8 TWIN LOCALS Health good in this vicinity. We have been suffering for rain but were blessed with a good shower today We learn that A. H. BURLESON of Pikeville is very sick with measles. J. W. BURLESON and V. J. WESTBROOK made a business trip to Detroit last Thursday. G. M. ALEXANDER, W. D. HOJMER and J. W. MADOX took in the picnic at Winfield and report a good time, plenty to eat and good behavior. P. F. CAUDLE, J. F. MOBLEY and J. B. CAUDLE and their families visited relatives at Thorn Hill last week. Rev. J. J. WESLEY preached an excellent sermon at Freewater church on last Sunday to a large audience. Prof. C. B. FRANKS’ school opened today. Prof. MACK PEARCE opened his school at Freewater last Monday and will average 80 or 90 students. Dr. WILLIAMS of Pikeville was in our midst last Sunday. Best wishes for the Appeal, its editor and the Democratic Party from beginning to end. W. M. BURLESON, Twin, July 6 J. M. PEARCE of Bexar is in town today. J. H. STONE of Bexar was here this week. J. Y. MILLER and family left this morning on a visit to friends and relatives at Hackleburgh. More houses are needed. We know of several parties who want to patronize the school and would move here if house room could be had. FREE SILVER PLATFORM JUDGE W. H. MATTHEWS – (political) THE STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, FLORENCE, Ala. This Institution has made wonderful success of doing exactly the work assigned to it by the State, viz: Training teachers for the public schools. The catalogue is one of the very best that comes to this office. The outline of the work under the head of “Departments“ is almost equal to a Manual of Methods on the subjects covered. Every teacher should have one. A strong feature of the College, not shown by the catalogues, is the aid and encouragement rendered struggling young teachers who enter. Indeed it is said that all really worthy young people who enter manage sooner or later to complete the course.- [Florence Times] $100 will defray a year’s expenses, including board. Fall term opens September 15, 1896. Send for a Trained Teacher or a catalogue. JAS. K. POWERS, President REGISTER’S SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County In Chancery at Hamilton, Ala. Twelfth District, Northern Chancery Division, No. 18 HARRIS, MCWHORTER, & Coo., Complainants Vs ELISHA VICKERY and MACK COUCH, Defendants By virtue of a decree rendered at the special term, 1896 of the Chancery Court at Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama, is said cause I shall proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at public auction, at the court house door, in the town of Hamilton, within the legal hours of sale on Monday the 10th day of August, 1896, the following described property, to wit: E ½ of SE ¼ of Sec 6, except 5 acres off NW corner of SE ¼ of SE ¼ making the fence and the old road south of the old meeting house spring the south line, and from NW corner SE ¼ of SE ¼ down along the line east so as to include 5 acres, also 9 acres more or less off of the NE ¼ of NE ¼ Sec 7, commencing at NW corner of said NE ¼ of NE ¼, thence south to corner stone C. thence nearly east to corner stone B. thence north to stone A thence along the north line west to beginning, all in T13 R12 West, 84 acres more or less, all being in Marion county, Alabama, to satisfy said decree W. B. RIGGAN, Register in Chancery If you are in need to St. Joseph’s medicines, save money by buying of Mrs. CLEMENTS. Buy your pencils, tablets, letter and note paper from Mrs. CLEMENTS. 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 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. 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. Ad for The Great Enquirer PAGE 4 THE COUNTRY IS IN A PERILOUS STATE OF POVERTY – (Italy) Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM – Second Paper by Prof. Edward L. Patton, of Eutaw – Educational needs of Alabama STRIKERS RAISE RIOT – Policeman Attacked – A Score or More Bruised Hands – DESTRUCTIVE LIGHTNING – Splits The Footboard Of A Bed On Which A Child Is Lying - A barn belonging to James H. Garrison, of Treeville, Knox County, Tenn. was stuck by lightning. THE PITT RIVER INDIANS – Threatening – Sheriff Preparing to Protect the People Great excitement has been caused at Redding, Cal. by the report of a letter containing news of a threatening rising of the Pitt River Indians. Judge Edward Sweeney, of Redding, received the message and the author is W. BAILEY, a farmer living with his family in the big bend of Pitt River, about sixty miles northeast of Redding. Bailey states in the letter that a friendly squaw came to his house and informed him that the warriors of the Pitt River tribe intended to have a great powwow on July 4, gathering as many braves as possible and designed to follow their savage orgies by a massacre of all the white settlers who live along the north banks of the river. Sheriff Houston is organizing and expedition to hurry on to the threatened region. This tribe is the most powerful and thoroughly organized in Northern California. SCOTOGRAPH – “shade picture” – portraits taken by the Roentgen process FARMERS IN AUSTRALIA - drought Ad for McElree’s Wine of Cardui Ad for Smith Sons Gin & Machine Co. Ad for Hires Root Beer File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/marion/newspapers/hamilton68nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 28.0 Kb