Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON NEWS PRESS July 11, 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 5, 2010, 4:47 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archvies And History July 11, 1895 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE HAMILTON NEWS-PRESS VOL. 1 HAMILTON, MARION CO, ALA. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1895 NO. 28 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $1.00 PER ANNUM. R. H. TERRELL, Publisher Advertising Rates Reasonable – Job Work Neatly and Cheaply Executed GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY The Southern railway was the purchaser of $15,000,000 worth of stock in the Alabama Great Southern railroad company, offered at public outcry in Knoxville, Tenn. Tuesday, pursuant to a decree of the United States circuit court. The price paid was $15,000,000, ten percent of the face value. A telegram from the Elkhorn mining region, West Va. Tuesday morning indicates that the situation is hourly growing more serious………. John Taylor, who is accused of murdering Charles J. Langholz, a prominent saddlery merchant of San Antonio, Tex. In the mountains of Kerr County twelve days ago, the crime not being discovered for five days after, and whom the officers have been trailing since Tuesday last, was captured at Runge, about 300 miles from the scene of the crime, and brought to San Antonio and placed in jail. There is strong talk of lynching him, but it is believed that he has been secretly taken from the jail by the officers and hidden in the country. The steamer Lee struck an obstruction in the river about eleven miles above Memphis, Tenn. …… A gang of tramps made an attack on the city jail of Macon, Ga., Thursday night and liberated five of their companions, who had been arrested the evening before. The jail was unguarded at the time. Crow bars and picks were used to force the doors open. By the explosion of a gasoline lamp in the cabin of the schooner Peacock at West Palm Beach Fla. Sam Brady and a passenger named Ingalls were dangerously burned. Ingalls was blown out of the cabin into the water. The schooner was saved from total destruction by the crew’s hard work. A Southern Pacific passenger train was held up and robbed at 3 o’clock Tuesday morning at a point known at Riddles, in Crow Creek Canyon, between Ashland and Grant’s pass, Ore. The robbers took jewelry, money and other valuables from the passengers and rifled the mail pouches, but failed in their efforts to break open the express car. A Chicago dispatch of Sunday says: The Chronicle will say this morning, “The startling statement was made yesterday by a prominent local democratic politician that Governor Altgeld is in possession of evidence which, if properly presented in court, will convict at least five members of the thirty- ninth general assembly of bribery and land them in the penitentiary. John Allis, the 9-year-old son of George Allis, a cooper, living at 1010 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, Mo, was instantly killed Sunday evening by the explosion of a huge rocket that fell in front of the house and which he picked up. Bertie Moberly, a 13-year old companion was badly wounded. Robert Blank, a private watchman, who fired the rocket, is under arrest, and will probably be prosecuted for manslaughter. A gasoline stove exploded Sunday in the home of Christopher Brown, Chicago……… Train No. 46, known as the Chicago Express, eastbound on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, ran over a dynamite cartridge near the Monocracy bridge thirty-five miles west of Washington City on the Metropolitan branch………. The village of Red Dick, nine miles east of Dwight, Ill. Was nearly wiped out by fire Wednesday afternoon. ………… The announcement was made Friday at Auburn, N. Y. that C. W. Tuttle & co, had voluntarily raised the wages of the employees in their rolling mill 10 percent…………… Thursday evening, a short distant from Canyonville, Ore. John Case was arrested for the robbery of the Southern Pacific train at the mouth of Cow Creek Canyon, on the night of July 1. Case did not offer any resistance. Albert, James, and Vernon Pool, brothers, were taken into custody Thursday morning on suspicion of implication in the robbery. There is some damaging evidence against the men. FOREIGN A dispatch from Stockholm says: In the town of Hammertd, near Mexio, Monday lightning struck a building in which ten persons had taken shelter………….. A laborer walking through Boyne Street, Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday afternoon picked up a tine canister which was lying in the roadway. He attempted to remove the cover, when the canister exploded, instantly killing the man, who was riddled with iron pellets, with which the vessel was filled. The top and bottom of the canister were connected on the inside by a wire. The nature of the explosive contained in the canister is not known. A boiler in the electric light plant at Carthagenia, Columbia, exploded on Monday morning at 1 o’clock. A number of prisoners who were confined in the jail near the works were killed……. FLORIANO PELXOTO DEAD Ex-President Floriano Peixoto died Saturday. He became president of Brazil Nov. 23, 1891 when a threatened rebellion against the dictatorship of President Fonseca caused the latter’s resignation. ….… A BRIDGE BREAKS DOWN A terrible accident occurred at Bristol, Ind. Thursday afternoon. During the progress of a boat race on the St. Joseph river 600 people were jammed on a three-span iron bridge. During a finish of an exciting race, and while the crowd was cheering tremendously the bridge gave away………… CHILD LABOR IN FACTORIES In an opinion given to Labor Commissioner Morse Tuesday Attorney-General Mackard holds that factories cannot get around the child labor clause in the factory inspection bill passed by the last Michigan legislature by sub-letting contracts. The commissioner’s inspectors found that the law was being evaded in this way by many manufacturers in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and other cities. The attorney-general holds that no child under 14 years of age shall be allowed, suffered or permitted to labor in any manner in any factory owned, operated or controlled by any company, whether said child is employed and paid directly by the institution or by an agent or contractor. LIVE WASHINGTON NOTES WEATHER BUREAU CHIEF The appointment of Willis L. Moore of Illinois to be chief of the weather bureau was announced from the White House Thursday. The commission arrived from gray Gable in the morning mail. FEDERAL EXHIBIT AT ATLANTA CAPTAIN HOWGATE SENTENCED Judge McComas on Tuesday sentenced Captain Henry W. Howgate to eight years in Albany penitentiary…………. YELLOW JACK IN CUBA A report from the consul at Santigo de Cuba, just received by the marine hospital service through the state department, says that in the preceeding two weeks there have been nineteen deaths from yellow fever……… NOT EXACTLY A MONOPOLY By order of First Assistant Postmaster-General Jones the principal post offices through the country have discontinued the use of the canceling machines by which letters are postmarked and the stamps upon them cancelled. The department rents about 200 of them, some from the American Postal Machine company at $200 per annum, and the remainder from Hey & Dolphin of New York at $400 each. This amounts to more than the original cost of the machines, and it is thought to be excessive. IMPORTATIONS OF SUGAR The imports of sugar at six of the leading ports of the US during the month of June aggregated ……….. THE YEAR’S ACREAGE IN COTTON NAVAL IMPROVEMENTS Under orders from the secretary of the Navy, Chief Constructor Hickbery has undertaken the work of making fireproof all parts of naval vessels that can be so benefited. The wood work will be subjected to a fire proof veneering by an electrical process, and fireproof paper and canvass will also be utilized. The necessity for this new departure of the navy department was shown to Secretary Herbert after the battle between fleets of Japan and Chinese ships at the mouth of the Yulu River. Nearly all the Chinese ships caught fire and they were not only materially weakened for that reason, but other ships were compelled to come to their assistance. Hereafter all combustible materials used in the construction of United States naval vessels will be made as nearly fireproof as possible. The United States produced 353,000,000 pounds of copper last year. The production for 1891 was only 287,000,000. CROP CONDITIONS – Summary of the Weather Crop Bulletins for the week ending July 1st INDUSTRIAL NEWS R. D. WOOD & Co Florence, Iron Works, Florence, J. H. Cumberland Nail and Iron company Tifflin Wool Mills, Tifflin, O. Diamond State Iron Company – Wilmington Del. Stamford Manufacturing Company, - Stamford, Conn. DEATH OF A NOTED WOMAN Mrs. Catherine O’Leary died Wednesday afternoon. She was the owner of the fractious cow, which, in a barn in the rear of No. 137 Dekoven Street, on a memorable night in October 1871, kicked over a lamp and started a blaze which cost Chicago $100,000,000. Since the night of that historic conflagration Mrs. O’Leary’s life was embittered by the popular belief that she, indirectly, was responsible for ht loss of life and for the destruction of property. She denied the story vigorously, and to the committee, which investigate the fire and causes, made affidavit that the allegations about herself and the cow and the lamp were not true. LYNCHING IN MARYLAND Marshall E. Price, who was recently convicted of the murder of Sallie Dean, the 14-year-old school girl, in February and sentenced to be hanged on Friday in Denton, Md. …………… 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. A CONVICT ESCAPES Adolph Pickler, alias Block, ages 35 years, a while man sent up last February from Mobile to serve a life time sentence for murder escaped from Pratt Mines last Saturday afternoon. About two weeks ago Pickler was taken ill with indigestion and dysentery and had to be sent to the hospital. It is said he induced the illness by swallowing small pellets of soft soap in order to get in the hospital. He improved rapidly and last week was placed on the convalescent list. He was allowed the liberties of the hospital, but late Saturday afternoon disappeared. It is thought he scaled the walls and made his escape, but no trace of him has yet been found. The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company has offered a reward of $100 for Pickler’s arrest. REAR ADMIRAL BUNCE The new commander of the North Atlantic Squadron, Rear-Admiral Francis M. Brunce, has already begun to inaugurate the new policy in connection with American naval vessels…………. FATAL INCOMPETENCE A peculiar accident occurred at the Homestead Pennsylvania Steel Works Monday which may result in the loss of two lives………… MURDER IN GEORGIA Presley Gross, prominent farmer of Heard County, Ga. whipped a negro boy named Strong for impudence Tuesday. An hour later Albert Gross, the farmer’s 17-year old son was attacked by the Strong’s boy’s mother. She drew a pistol and tried to shoot young Gross……………….. ASKED MORE AND GOT IT The furnace men of the South Church plant of the Illinois Steel Company, Chicago have been granted an increase of 15 percent over the 10 percent increase in wagers………………… DIRECTORY CIRCUIT COURT Judge – T. R. ROULHAC, of Colbert County Solicitor – A. H. CARMICHAEL, of Colbert County Clerk – J. F. HAMILTON, Hamilton Sheriff – W. W. HALL, Hamilton 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 Register – W. B. RIGGAN, Hamilton Court meets on Thursday after the 3rd Monday in April and October. COMMISSIONER’S COURT Meets on the 2nd Monday in February and August and the 1st Monday in April and November COUNTY OFFICERS Tax Assessor – T. J. FARIS, Bexar Tax Collector – M. M. FRAZIER, Hamilton Treasurer – J. B. WOOD, Hamilton PROBATE COURT Meets on the 2nd Monday in each month. SOCIETIES MASONIC Hamilton Lodge No. 344 meets at Hamilton on the 4th Saturday in each month, at 11 am . G. N. STOKES, W. M., J. P. FORD, Sect. CHURCH DIRECTORY M. E. CHURCH SOUTH – Services 1st Sunday in each month at 11 am and 7 pm and every 4th Sunday at 7 pm – Rev. W. A. BIVIN, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School at 9:30 am – W. R. WHITE, Supt. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. PROFESSIONAL CARDS – LEGAL J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W. C. DAVIS - MCCLUSKEY & DAVIS, Attorneys at Law, Vernon and Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in all the courts of Alabama and Mississippi. W. R. APPLING, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Alabama. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. All business entrusted to my care will receive prompt attention 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. B. R. FITE, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties, in the federal courts at Huntsville and the Supreme Court of the State. Special attention given to the collection of claims. GEO. C. ALMON W. I. BULLOCK, ALMON & BULLOCK, Attorneys at Law, Russellville Ala. will practice in Franklin and adjoining counties ,and especially in Marion; also in the Federal court at Huntsville and in the Supreme Court at Montgomery. C. E. MITCHELL, Attorney-at-Law, Hamilton, Ala. will practice in all the courts of Marion and adjoining counties. PAGE 2 THE NEWS PRESS Issued Every Thursday R. N. TERRELL, Proprietor S. E. WILSON, Editor and Manager Entered at the post office at Hamilton, Ala, as second class matter Subscription Rates One year $1.00 Six Months .50 Three months .25 Scotia, Cal. was almost destroyed by fire on July 6th. No casualties reports. Loss estimated at $500,000. Mrs. M. L. Terry, wife of Congressman Terry, of Arkansas died at Little Rock on the 5th inst, of congestion of the brain. The Western Railroads are looking for a great revival in their business this fall. They expect to transport more grain than ever before in any one season. The heaviest rain fall for fifty years is reported at Jefferson City, Mo on the night of July 6th. It rained eleven hours without ceasing and during that time the rain fall was fully seven inches. China has succeeded in borrowing 16,000,000. $30,000,000 in gold from French and Russian bankers, Russia agreeing to make good any failure of China to meet her obligations promptly. A dispatch from Naples of July 6th, says that the crater of Mount Aetna is again discharging fire, smoke and lava. Mount Vesuvius is also said to be in a state of eruption. Villagers in the vicinity of both volcanoes are becoming somewhat alarmed. The Lee Line Steamer Lady Lee Capt. Henry Cooper, master was sunk at Island No. 40, above Memphis, last Friday night. Several persons, all colored, were drowned. The beautiful steamer, it is said, will be a total loss, as she cannot be raised. The town of Winona, Mo., on the K. C. F. S. & M. R. R. was destroyed by a storm on the night of July 6th. Eleven persons are known to have been killed, eight are missing, and many more or less wounded. There seems a war cloud gathering between Brazil and France, growing out of the Guinea boundary question. This may force Uncle Sam to give France, as he did England, in the Venezuelan trouble, a few lessons on the subject of the Monroe Doctrine. President Cleveland is “papa” again. A girl baby made its advent at Gray Gables on July 6th, 4:30 p.m. This is three heirs born to the President, but neither can fill the place he now occupies – they are all girls. Miss Ruth is four, and Miss Esther two years old. PROSPERITY IN SIGHT The indications of returning prosperity seem to be brightening with each succeeding week, or even day……………… A cyclone laid the town of Baxter Springs, Kas. in ruins on the night of July 6th. Twelve persons were killed and eleven others wounded. FOR SALE I propose to sell my property in Winfield, or exchange it for property in, or near Hamilton. I have two large lots adjoining, on which is a good frame dwelling containing four rooms, with front and rear porches, good chimneys – one with coal grate – an everlasting well of good water on the back porch, a good storm cellar, and glass-covered hot-house to preserve flowers in winter. The dwelling has been recently well painted, and everything is in good repair. The garden is large and rich. Besides what has been described, there is a Livery Stable on the property, in good repair, and large enough to accommodate the livery business of the town, with a good well of water near by. This property is conveniently located, being near the railroad depot, and the business part of town. For further particulars, terms, etc. inquire of the undersigned or of the editor of the News-Press, Hamilton, Ala. R. F. CARNES, Winfield, Ala. HO! Every one that thirsteth. Best flour and meal made at my fine custom mills, at Guin, Alabama. New wheel, bolting cloths, spindles and belts – all in perfect order. Dry goods and notions, as low as the lowest. Give me a trial. E. W. BROCK. IN MEMORIUM Without interruption death carries on its work, and the good and bad, and the great and small alike, fall victims to its ravages. To the thoughtful, how desolate the world seems when a Christian dies; but to the Christian there is no death. “He falls to rise upon some fairer shore.” It is thus we feel with reference to the death of Sister VIRIE DENNIS, who died June 21, 1895, at the home of her mother. Sister VIRIE has been a member of the United Baptist Church for about 15 years. While I was not acquainted with her but a few months, it was a pleasant acquaintance. It was much encouragement to visit her and see her so cheerful in her sickness. She would often express a desire to live, but would say “Not my will, but Thine.” God’s ways are not our ways. The last four months of Sister VIRIE’S life was full of suffering from that life enemy cancer, and death often threw the shadow of his sable wings over her but in the act of dying, she seemed to rise superior to suffering or death. As the dove that has been breasting the storm for some time, by and by lifts itself above the angry storm, and on strong, swift and smooth wings, flies away to the calm and sunny air beyond the dark cloud, so did Sister VIRIE’S spirit soar above pain and light in the breast of Jesus. On Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, the friends and relatives met at the cemetery at Hamilton to pay the last tribute of respect to the mortal remains of Sister VIRIE, and as well looked upon the body from which the spirit had fled, we felt that death did not come as a conqueror, but a messenger, bearing news so joyous that it made the departing soul smile for gladness. Sister VIRTIE was loved by all who knew her. She was cheerful in all her suffering. I never visited a person who bore their afflictions with more patience than did Sister VIRIE. She was perfectly resigned to God’s will and ready to go at His calling. “One by one they are crossing the river” and gathering where family circles will not be broken. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her good old mother, who stands on the bank of the river. Oh, God! Grant that the “water my not be chilly.” And to that loving brother whom she cherished so much, and who waited on her so faithfully – may he live such a life as to meet her in a better world. What will the reunion be after years of separation, toil, and faithfulness? God grant us all a place in this great family above, and give us grace, while here to say, “They will be done.” W. A. BIVEN, Hamilton, Ala. SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT - Of JOHN B. WOOD, County Treasurer of Marion County, Alabama Showing Amount Received and Disbursed from January 1st, 1895 to July 1st, 1895 GENERAL COUNTY FUND From M. M. FRAZIER tax collector on county taxes $2,414.30 From JASON P. FORD judge of probate redemption of land 14.59 From A. F. M. HOWELL lumber sold from old bridge .80 From JASON P. FORD judge of probate estray taken up by R. A. BAIRD 2.75 From JASON P. FORD judge of probate estray taken up by J. J. COATS 3.00 TOTAL $2,435.44 DISBURSEMENT OF GENERAL COUNTY FUND Election expenses $18.00 Lumber and nails for county 25.23 Election booths for county 135.50 Stationary for county 75.20 Taxes erroneously paid 23.80 T. J. FARIS commission tax assessor 153.80 M. M. FRAZIER’S commission tax collector 148.36 Petit Jury 3.60 Legal advertising for county 15.50 Work on court house 3.50 Goods for the county 1.50 Postage for the county 9.38 Ex-officio services W. W. HALL 135.50 Ex-officio services J. F. HAMILTON 34.33 Expenses of Commissioners Court 64.90 Registering electors 3.57 Work on county jail 1.75 Binding three volumes newspapers 6.00 Tax collector’s receipt book 9.30 Balance on blank case for Sheriff’s office 13.00 Freight and stationery for county 9.25 Clerk’s cost in JIM SELF forfeiture 6.65 Clerk’s cost in J. M. PRESLEY forfeiture 5.55 Carrying G. W. WEST, colored to insane hospital 20.00 For trying and guarding G. W. WEST, colored 15.10 Expenses of burying Mrs. A. A. DICKEY 3.24 Professional services rendered CRIS and LEE SIDES wile in jail 12.85 Publishing county treasurer’s report 74.43 Three subscriptions to the Free Press 4.05 Expenses of waiting on Mrs. A. A. DICKEY 10.00 For feeding G. W. WEST 9.50 Binding three volumes of county paper and also one quart of ink 6.75 Marriage Record for county 14.05 Tax book and assessment list for county 30.05 Two quires blanks and postage for probate office 1.50 Goods for Register’s office 15.00 Execution docket for Sheriff’s office 12.00 Land book 7.00 Keeping A. A. DICKEY, a pauper 5.33 Keeping JANE DAMRON, a pauper 4.00 TOTAL $1,145.32 FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND Received from State Treasurer $241.42 BOB HARDIN fine 5.00 Convict hire for quarter ending Dec. 31, 1895 .93 ED KENNEDY fine 5.00 JOHN BICKERSTAFF fine 5.00 TOTAL $245.01 DISBURSEMENT FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND State witness claims $214.35 Clerk’s commission on fines .50 TOTAL $214.85 REDEMPTION OF LAND From J. P. FORD Judge of Probate redemption of land J. B. CANTRELL $9.35 From J. P. FORD Judge of Probate redemption of land G. A. KITCHENS 7.05 From J. P. FORD Judge of Probate redemption of land J. H. MORTON 9.30 TOTAL $25.70 DISBURSEMENT OF REDEMPTION FUND Paid to S. F. GRADY $7.95 Paid to JAMES P. PEARCE 9.30 $ 16.35 Balance due on redemption of land $9.35 $25.70 JOHN B. WOOD, Treasurer, Marion County, Ala. ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The State of Alabama, Marion County In the Probate Court ELIJAH CANTRELL, Deceased, Estate of Application to Sell Land To AARON CANTRELL, RUBE CANTRELL, SARAH J. WILEY, ELIJAH CANTRELL, EVELINE WILEY, MARY SUSAN SEATS, W. E. CANTRELL, CATHARINE CANTRELL, SARAH E. CANTRELL, EMILY CANTRELL, RACHEL MASON, OFFIE FORD, BABE DAVIS, WILLIAM CANTRELL and JESSE CANTRELL: You will take notice that an application has been filed in this office by the administrator of said estate, for the sale of the lands described in said application as belonging to said estate, for distribution; upon the grounds that the same cannot be equitably divided without a sale thereof. You are therefore notified that the 30th day of August, 1895, has been set for the hearing of said application, at which time you may appear at my office in the county and state aforesaid, and contest said application if you think proper. Witness my hand, this the 2nd day of July, A. D. 1895. JASON P. FORD, Judge of Probate NOTICE To the Tax-Payers of Marion County You are hereby notified that the Tax-Assessor of said county has filed in this office the books of assessment of real and personal property, and of poll taxes, for the year 1895; and that the same will be open for inspection by the tax-payers, for the ascertainment of any errors in assessments and for taking memoranda thereof, until the Second Monday in August, nest. Given under my hand at office, this 2nd day of July 1895. JASON P. FORD, Judge of Probate SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Marion County, and state of Alabama, and to the directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against PERRY ROBERTS DICKINSON & Co., and in favor of LEMON GALE & Co., out of the goods and chattels, lands, and tenements of the said PERRY ROBERTS DICKINSON & Co., I have levied on the following property, to-wit: Beginning at the north-east corner of lot No. 5, in block No. 17, running 20 feet south, thence west 60 feet, thence north 20 feet, thence east 60 feet to the point of beginning, and all improvements thereon- situated in the town of Winfield, Ala. Therefore, according to said command, I shall expose for sale at public auction for cash all the right, title, and interest of the above named PERRY ROBERTS DICKINSON & Co, in and to the above described property, on Monday, the 29th day of July 1895, during the legal hours of sale, at the court House door in Marion County, Alabama. Dated at office, this 29th day of June 1895 W. W. HALL, Sheriff, Marion County, Alabama. SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Marion County and State of Alabama and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against N. WHITEHEAD, J. B. WHITEHEAD and J. B. SMITH, and in favor of J. F. LOWE, out of the goods and chattels lands and tenements of said J. B. WHITEHEAD. I have levied on the following property, to-wit: Lot. No. 4, block No. 14, and lot No. 5 in block No. 17, less 20 feet by 60 feet, in northeast corner, and lot No. 6, in block No. 17, and all improvements thereon- situated in the town of Winfield, Ala. Therefore, according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at Public auction, for cash, all the right, title, and interest of the above named J. B. WITHEHEAD in and to the above described property, on Monday the 25th day of July 1895, during the legal hours of sale at the Court House door in marion County, Alabama. Dated at office this 29th day of June, 1895. W. W. HALL, Sheriff, Marion County, Alabama Two for One Dollar – the News-Press and the Birmingham Weekly State one year for One dollar. The state is an eight-page paper, brimming full of news and democratic to the core. Now is the time to get two papers for the price of one. REDUCED EXCURSION RATES – Via The “Cotton belt Route” On July 5th, 1895 the Cotton Belt will sell round trip tickets from Memphis to Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico at a rate of one first class fare for the round trip. Tickets to be good for return passage until twenty days from the date of sale and stopovers allowed at all intermediate points in Arkansas and Texas on both going and return trips. For the Fourth of July the Cotton belt Route will on July 3rd and 4th sell round trip tickets from Memphis to all stations to Fair Oaks, ark to Fordyce, Ark. inclusive at a rate of one fair for the round trip, tickets good for return passage until July 5th, 1895. The Cotton belt Route is the only line from Memphis to Texas running solid trains composed of Free Reclining Chair cars and Pullman Buffet sleepers, thus avoiding vexatious changes and transfers of baggage en route, etc. For further particulars call on or address: J. C. DAVIS, Trav. Pass Agent, C. P. RECTOR, Commercial Agt. 363 Main St. Memphis, Tenn. Ad for Brown’s Iron Bitters Ad for New Home Sewing Machine – For sale by W. R. WHITE, Hamilton, Ala. 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 PAGE 3 THE NEWS PRESS Issued Every Thursday $1 Per Annum $1 July 11, 1895 LOCAL NEWS Waive notes at this office. Buy your dry goods from Littleton at Guin. We were pained to learn, while at Winfield last Sunday that Mrs. BESSIE SCRUGGS was quite ill. We hope she is convalescent ere this. Buy your shoes from Littleton at Guin. Big stock and low prices. The funeral of Mrs. BELLE LODEN will be preached at the M. E. Church at Winfield, Ala on Sunday July 21st by Rev. D. W. WARD. Go to L. D. LITTLETON for all kinds of men’s and boys clothing at bed rock prices. The Board of Equalization of Taxes, consisting of C. E. MITCHELL, chairman, E. VICKERY, and W. T. FARRIS met in their official capacity at the Court house on last Monday. The board will probably complete its labors this evening as the session is limited to four days. Go to L. D. Littleton at Guin for all kinds of dry goods, boots, shoes and groceries at hard time prices. Now is the time for our merchants to supply themselves with stationery for the coming season. We are well supplied with job material, and will furnish all kinds of commercial printing, in the latest styles and at moderate prices. Men’s hats at Littleton’s from 25 cents to $1, worth from 50 cents to $2.50. We intend to devote our entire time and what talent we may possess in an endeavor to publish a first-class county paper, and we are confidently appeal to the people for such patronage as we may deserve. Go to Littleton at Guin for straw hats. Judge Cooper of this place presented ye editor with a nice lot of delicious apples on last Monday culled from his orchard in the country. Our landlady had them baked for us and we found them most palatable. Many thanks Judge. Call again. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS It will be the aim of the present management to make the News-Press a first- class local paper, and in furtherance of that object, we desire special correspondents from every section of the county. Those who are now contributors to the paper, we hope will continue their favors regularly. Please send matter so that it will reach Hamilton by Tuesday evening’s mail, so that we can have it in type for Thursday’s issue. JOINT DEBATE There will be a joint discussion at the Court House at Hamilton, Ala. on Saturday July 29th, between Hon. JAMES P. PEARCE and Mr. W. F. GREEN. The question is to be stated as follows: “Revolved, that the United States of America, without any International agreement, should adopt the free and unlimited coinage of silver a t a ratio of 16 to 1”. JAMES P. PEARCE for the affirmative, W. F. GREEN for the negative. Let everybody come out and give these gentlemen a rousing audience. Both gentlemen are well posted, and will present their respective side of the question with ability. The discussion is to be confined strictly to the question at issue. A DELAY Last Saturday was pay day and Superintendent W. A. DUNN was on hand, but had not received the school funds. He has since learned that the funds will be forwarded at the earliest day possible. It is impossible to say definitely when the money will be forthcoming, but it is thought that the delay will be thirty days, more or less. ASTON-WHITLEY On Sunday July 7th, at Mount Pisgah Church, near Winfield, Rev. PERKINS officiating, Mr. WILL ASTON and Mrs. AUGHTIE WHITLEY, both of Winfield were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride is a most beautiful and accomplished lady. Mr. ASTON is a well known and popular citizen of Winfield of sterling worth. The happy contracting parties have the best wishes of the News-Press for a long, happy and prosperous future. We had, at some trouble to ourself, besides annoying our genial friend Judge FORD, in showing us the record, prepared a full report of the proceeding of the Commissioners Court, which met in regular session last Monday. Al the members of the court were present and the usual business was transacted. The most important transaction of the session was the levy of the rate of taxes for the next fiscal year. The rate was made 4 ½ mills on the dollar, or 45 cents on the $100. The court also levied 50 percent on State license, as the county license. The treasurer’s commissions were fixed at 4 percent on all moneys paid out by him. Our section of the country has certainly been fortunate lately. Destructive cyclones have visited nearly all the Southern and Western states, within the last few days, killing many people and destroying much property. We have escaped thus far. The State Industrial School for girls has been located at Montevallo, Shelby County, Ala. by the Trustees. The board also elected Miss JULIA TUTWILER, of Livingston, president. Montevallo is said to be surrounded by seven white counties, containing 26,000 white girls between the ages of 5 and 20 years. Miss Tutwiler is promoted from the presidency of the Alabama Normal Schools for Girls, which position she has filled since its establishment in 1883. This Industrial school is destined to become the leading institution for the education of girls in the State of Alabama. 50-344-460-500 THE STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, FLORENCE, ALABAMA Opened in 1873 with 50 children, all from Florence. Last year it enrolled 344, mostly mature persons and teachers, learning improved methods. These represented all parts of Alabama and several other states. Next year 460 are wanted, and 500 within five years. $100 will defray a year’s expenses, including board. Not more than $15 required in any one month. Fall term opens September 17, 1895 If you need a trained teacher, or wish further information, send for catalogue. JAS. K. POWERS OVER THE COUNTY – Local News of the Week Gathered by Our Correspondents WINFIELD, ALA. [The following was received too late for publication last week, but as it treats of a subject of interest, we give it a place, though it is a little old – Ed] The Jasper District High School Commissioners, composed of Rev. J. I. WILLIAMS and PEYTON NORVELL, of Jasper, Rev. D. W. WARD, of Sulligent; DANIEL COLLIER, of Fayette, and Judge W. H. MATTHEWS, of Guin, with Rev. J. L. WILLIAMS as chairman, met at Winfield, Ala., July 2nd, 1895 to locate a school for this district, which school will be under the fostering care of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. All the Commissioners were present. Application for the school was made by Jasper, Fayette, Sulligent, and Guin. Guin offered her school building, grounds and $1,000 cash; Sulligent, a large school building, furniture, etc; Fayette, the Institute, costing $2,000 and $1,000 cash, and Jasper, a lot and $2,500 cash. The bidders were very enthusiastic and great zeal was shown by all. After a stubborn, though good natured and witty contest, on the 25th ballot, Fayette won the fight, and got the school. The vote was then made unanimous, steps were taken to secure a competent faculty, and on the 18th inst, the trustees will convene at Fayette, to elect a principal and secure a competent corps of teacher. All the commissioners pledged themselves to do all they can for the school. A large building will be secured for a mess hall, with capacity for thirty or forty young men. All things bid fair for a grand success for the District School. Several visitors were present, among whom we mention Bro. BURNS of Fayette, Bros. SPRINGFIELD, PEARCE, AKERS, and HULSEY of Guin, and Bro. GREGORY, of Fayette Circuit. Bro. WARD showed up resplendently in a brand new white shirt, which he received as a reward for his philanthropy. He had stepped out after supper and heard cries of intense distress proceeding from the town well. He hurried to the scene of apparent distress, and found that the horrible noise emanated from a huge Sir WILLIAM GOAT, at the bottom of the well, most manfully appealing for help. Bro. WARD, possessing as he does, a big, sympathetic heart, could not repel the suppliant appeal of distress though coming from a billy goat. Being a very successful fisher after men, he decided to try his power fishing after Sire William. He was entirely successful but at the expense of his shirt, for he was received with open arms by Mr. Goat, and his shirt was ruined. He went to purchase a new shirt, but our clever merchant, Mr. T. H. ROBERTSON presented him with a fine one. Thus it may be seen that kindness of heart, or a good deed, never goes unrewarded. ZACHARIAH, Winfield, Ala. July 3, 1895 TEXAS, ALA. As I have not seen anything from this part of the county in the News- Press for some time, I will give you a few dots: We have had some fine rains, and they have had the desired effect. Crops – both corn and cotton are looking very fine and promising. The farmers are laying by their crops as fast as possible, and will be through in a few more days. The people are delighted with the thought of getting a side truck put in at New River Tank. It bids fair to become a fine place for business in the near future. There is some talk of a coal mine being opened up at that place, and the prospects are good for it to be done. There was a good many citizens met MR. W. M. STONE, a railroad man, there on the 1st day of July to discuss the matter and make some arrangements about it. “They say,” that Mr. THOS. H. REED has already put up a fruit stand there and will enlarge his stock soon. It is further said that you can get eight rotten apples from him for a nickel. He also carried black berries in stock and you can get one half gallon of them for five cents, a quart of damsel plums for a nickel, and other things at rock bottom prices. “They” also say that J. GUSS PEARCE is in with Mr. REED and will take an interest with him soon and help to build up the place and make it a noted point for business in the near future. It is reported that Mr. MCLENAHAN will put up a very large establishment there, which will add much to the business and beauty of the place. It is a nice cite for a town. It has a bluff about seventy-five feet high on one side, and the river on the other. The railroad had to blast out the mountain to make room to pass between it and the river. On the north lies a large body of land, known as the MCCALEB farm, cut up with sloughs, lagoons and frog-ponds. For fear I may make my letter too long, I will close for this time. JACK DAVIS, Texas, Ala., July 5, 1895 PIKEVILLE, ALA. There has been an excess of rain in this section. Farm work on uplands has been badly delayed, and it is feared that on bottom lands the crops have been damaged. The glorious Fourth was celebrated in patriotic style at MELTON’S Mill. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, at least 300 people gathered there, and the day was most enjoyably spent. There was plenty to eat and to spare, though the crowd was larger than expected. In the forenoon a speech was delivered and the Declaration of Independence, ready by W. F. GREEN. In the afternoon, there was a joint debate on the financial question between Messrs. E. W. BROCK and W. F. GREEN, the former for free silver at 16 to 1 and the latter opposing. Mr. BROCK opened the discussion in a speech of about three quarters of an hour. Mr. GREEN occupied about an hour and a quarter, Mr. BROCK then closing in a half hour. Close attention was given both speakers though, and great interest was manifested by the people in the question at issue. Light is being sought on this question with that eagerness which characterize the American people, and many inquiries were made of both speakers on points that were not fully explained or understood. Good order was maintained throughout the day, and Messrs. MELTON and SHAW and their neighbors, are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts to properly celebrate Independence Day. It has been decided to have our school taught at Mr. M. T. HENSON’S house. WRONG FONT, Pikeville, July 6, 1895 GUIN, ALA. Farmers are hard at work since the weather has become settled. The Third Quarterly Meeting of the Guin and Sulligent Circuit was held here yesterday. Two able sermons by Brother BRINDLEY, a fine communion service and $72.35 quarter-age paid. Mrs. N. W. HULSEY left yesterday on a visit to relatives and friends in Louisiana. BUCK WHITE telephones to his best friend here that he had reduced his business to making chicken coops and attending the telephone. He also asked his friend if he wanted to buy any dogs. Mr. J. P. PEARCE and wife attended the Quarterly Meeting here yesterday. Mr. JOE YOUNG, editor of the Eagle-Eye, was on our streets yesterday and had his girl along. We hope they will come often. Mr. ADAM PRIDDY, one of Sulligent’s leading merchants, was here yesterday in company with his best girl. ADAM holds a high head, but it is a little bald. Dr. EARNEST, JONATHAN JONES, and JOHN ASTON of Winfield, were welcome visitors to the Quarterly Meeting. It is very strange that the Commissioners of Marion County can’t see the great need of having a health officer. Mr. S. E. WILSON, editor of the Hamilton News-Press, was a pleasant caller at most of our business houses last Saturday on his way to Winfield. SO LONG, Guin, Ala. July 9, 1895 OUR HISTORY CLASS Matter intended for this Department should be addressed to W. F. GREEN, Abaline, Ala. 71. When did the first trouble arise in reference to slavery? 72. What was used instead of money by the colonists? 73. When was the printing press introduced into America? 74. When was the Constitution of they United States adopted? 75. What two political parties came into existence at this time? 76. What three presidents have died on the 4th of July? 77. Who were the first inhabitants of America? 78. Who was spoken of as “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,” and who first used the expression? 79. Who was called the “Father of New France?” 80. When were the stars and stripes adopted as the emblem of our nationality? ANSWERS Prof. W. A. DUNN, County Superintendent of Education, furnished the following answers: 51. The first General Assembly of Alabama convened at Huntsville in October 1819. 52. At the second session of the General Assembly of Alabama an act was passed establishing the University of Alabama. The act was passed Dec. 18, 1820. 53. James Buchanan was called the “Bachelor President.” 54. Land deeded by the Indians to the successors of Pepp granting as much as a man could walk over in a certain direction in a day and a half was known as the “Walking Purchase.” An undue advantage was taken of the Indians by laying out a road and training men to walk. 55. In 1792 in Philadelphia the first United States money was coined. 56. Spanish and English coins were used in the United States before striking U. S. coin. 57. For a number of years Benjamin Franklin published “Poor Richard’s Almanac, and from that fact he was known as poor Richard” 58. Daniel Webster said, “Alexander Hamilton smote the rock of National resources and abundant streams of revenue gushed forth.” 59. George Washington said, “To be prepared for war, is one of the most efficient means of preserving peace.” 60. The capture of Lookout Mountain by Gen. Joseph Hooker, is known as the “Battle Above the Clouds.” The Masonic brethren of Pleasant Hill Lodge No. 321, located at Bear Creek, Ala. held an annual celebration on July 6th, which was attended by almost the entire membership, while neighboring lodges, particularly, Russellville Lodge, were well represented. Hon. W. C. DAVIS, of this pace was expected to deliver the address, but he was unavoidably detained at home, but, though disappointed, the large audience were highly entertained by one of the landmarks of Masonry in Marion County, Rev. J. W. WHITE, with a well timed and appropriate address. A sumptuous basket dinner was served on the ground, accompanied by fruit, watermelons, ice-cream and ice-lemonade. Everything passed off in perfect peace and harmony, and the occasion proved a most enjoyable one to every person who was so fortunate as to be present. As usual, several articles have been crowded out, this week, for lack of space. We hope, at an early day, to enlarge our paper and get up four pages at home, when we will not be pressed for space. TEACHER’S INSTITUTE The next meeting of the Marion County Teacher’s Institute will be at Shottsville, July 26th and 27th, 1895. PROGRAM Friday 9 a.m. – Institute opened by devotional exercises Address of Welcome – Mr. J. T. YOUNG Response – W. H. CARPENTER Preliminary business of the Institute 9:45 – How to Teach Reading – J. B. HOLLEY, J. J. GLENN, and W. P. LETSON 10:30 – The advantages to the Teacher of a Professional course of Reading – W. T. MITCHELL, W. A. DUNN and J. T. LOWE Adjournment for noon 1:00 p.m. – How and when should spelling be taught – Miss ELLIOTT KEY, W. H. CARPENTER, L. C. BOTTOMS and J. S. THORN 1:15 School Discipline – T. W. CARPENTER, S. M. WILLIAMS, J. R. BURLESON and Miss FLORENCE STANFORD 2:30 – Importance of starting beginners right and how to start them – A. W. TATE, J. W. MCKENZIE and M. V. EMERSON 3:15 – How and why should Geology and Hygiene be taught in common schools – J. E. ALEXANDER, A. WIGINTON, and H. W. MCKENZIE 4:20 – Impediments to school progress – B. R. FITE, W. GREEN, W. H. CARPENTER, W. A. DUNN and J. E. ALEXANDER Saturday 8:00 a.m. – Institute opened by Devotional Exercises How to gain the love of Children – Mr. BELL WIGINTON, Miss VERA PEARCE, Miss FAMMIE FITE, and J. T. MAXWELL 9:45 – History of Education in Alabama – W. T. MITCHELL, W. T. GREEN and W. A. DUNN 10:30 – Penmanship – J. L. SHOTTS, P. P. CLANTON, and ROBERT E. THORN 11:15 – Special reasons why citizens of a Republic should be educated – Hon. W. C. DAVIS Adjournment for noon 1:00 p.m. – Moral Training – Rev. W. A. BIVEN, A. J. ADAMS, J. F. STREETMAN and W. K. CLARK 1:45 – The Ideal Teacher – D. D. WRIGHT, C. C. MITCHELL, W. P. LETSON and W. T. MITCHELL 2:30 – How to Build and Maintain Public Schools in the country – J. K. CLARK, Miss NANCY GOGGANS, PERK HAYS, and W. H. CARPENTER 2:45 – Query Box and Miscellaneous business of the Institute Friday, 8:00 p.m. – Debate: Revolved that the “Teacher” is greater factor than the “Preacher” mentally, intellectually, morally and spiritually. Affirmative – T. W. CARPENTER Negative – J. J. GLENN, Mc. PEARCE W. F. GREEN W. H. CARPENTER, Committee Ad for Columbus Business College NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Alabama, June 25th, 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 Probate Judge of Marion County, at Hamilton Ala., on August 13th, 1895, viz: MATTHEW W. VAUGHN, for adjoining farm Homestead Entry NO. 18008 for the E ½ SE ¼ of Sec 28 T 12 S R 12 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz; GEORGE W. GANN, ROBERT MOORE, WILLIAM T. HULSEY, and JAMES M. VAUGHN, all of Winfield, Ala. JESSE W. ELLIS, Register PAGE 4 THANK THE LOVELLS – (drawing of Gen. Benj. S. Lovell) Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla STATE TOPICS STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDS The money to pay teachers of public schools will be sent out to the county superintendents about the first of August. AN IDIOT KILLS HIS BROTHER At Morris Station Monday Tom Malone, aged 17 and his brother DEE, aged 9 were playing with an old pistol. Tom playfully pointed the weapon at his brother, when it was fired, blowing Dee’s brains out. Tom didn’t know the pistol was loaded. POSTAL CHANGES KEEP HER MEMORY GREEN By a decision of the local courts rendered in friendly suit to determine the construction of a will, the Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society of the District of Columbia, popularly known as the newsboys’ home, comes in possession of a bequest of %31,524 made by the late Anna Maulsby. The money will be applied to the purchase of a piece of property in which the home will be located. SHERIFF MCMILLIAN KILLED About 10 o’clock Wednesday night Sheriff Ed McMillan of Escambia County was shot from ambush near Bluff Springs, Fla. on the L. & N. Railroad. Sheriff McMillan was looking for the notorious outlaw “Railroad Bill” who was known to be in that vicinity. A negro had offered to pilot the sheriff to the outlaw. The party was proceeding along the railroad track when a shot from the bushes struck the sheriff in the back inflicting a wound of which he died before reaching home. HUNTING THE OUTLAW The detectives and posses from Alabama and Florida have been very active in their hunt for “Railroad Bill,” the negro desperado who killed sheriff McMillan of Escambia county Wednesday night. The negro took breakfast at a negro house near Flomaton Thursday morning, and supper with a negro near Pine Barren, sixteen miles away. The ground is covered with water, and the streams are swollen, making it difficult to get about. Seven dogs have been taken from the state farm to the scene of the killing. HARBORING THE OUTLAW A deputy sheriff came into Brewton on the 7 o’clock train Wednesday night with Peter Robuck, Albert Williams, Henry Washington, Sallie Rankins, Mary Johnson, Lizzie Payne, and Mollie Jackson, all negroes, charged with harboring and protecting Bill. They were all lodged in the county jail. The negro that was with Sheriff McMillan at the time of the shooting is held by the citizens of Bluff Springs. They suspect that he led the Sheriff into the ambush, and if any proof is had he will need no trial. A large reward is offered for Bill dead or alive. TENNESSEE RIVER IMPROVEMENT A corps of engineers, superintended by Mr. O. W. Ferguson, has been sent to Decatur, Ala by the war department to make a survey of the Tennessee River for better information as to this great river. Mr. Ferguson with his wife and children, together with twelve helpers, is stopping at the Polk house, where they will remain while engaged on this work. Mr. Ferguson works under Captain Bingham, who is in charge of the entire Tennessee River and has headquarters at Chattanooga, Tenn. There is great hope in the future developments of this river of the people of Decatur and towns along the river, and the people in general of the Tennessee Valley. A CONVICT ESCAPES Adolph Pickler, alias Block, aged 35 years……….. IRON AND WAGES ADVANCE THE SILVER DEMOCRATS – a Call to Meet in Washington D. C. August 14 THE WAR IN CUBA – Dispatches that May be Taken as Reader Desires JAMES R. GARFIELD NOMINATED James R. Garfield was nominated by the republicans for the state senate at Warren, O. Tuesday. Garfield is a son of the late president Garfield, and he receives his first nomination on the anniversary of the day on which Guiteau shot his father. A MODEL COTTAGE FOR $550 – plans for the Erection of a Cheap and Pretty Suburban Home – It is one of the primary principles of political economy that the happiness and prosperity of a country is gauged by the general thrift of the inhabitants, and not by the abundance of the few. That would be the model community in which each head of the family owned, in the derisive words of the British statesman, “An acre and a cow” even if not a single individual had much greater possession than that…………(floor plan of model house)………….. Platinum has been drawn into smooth wire so fine that it cannot be distinguished by the naked eye, even when stretched across a piece of white cardboard. ENORMOUS PENDULUMS The only structures in Japan which seem to be earthquake proof are the pagodas, which are erected before the temples……………… A GAY SCENE No more brilliant scene can be imagined than a dancing palace in the Isle of Man at what may be called high tide…………. 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