Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON NEWS PRESS August 8, 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, 5:29 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And Hisotry August 8, 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, AUGUST 8, 1895 NO. 32 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $1.00 PER ANNUM. R. H. TERRELL, Publisher Advertising Rates Reasonable – Job Work Neatly and Cheaply Executed GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY Edith, the lovely 4-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Goodrich, of Sanford, Fla. accidentally killed herself Tuesday afternoon by falling upon the handle of a broken parasol.. The sharp end of the stick penetrated her lungs. Dr. Ralph Smith was called, but death ensued before he reached her. It is the saddest accident that ever occurred in this community. The four-story building of the African Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Union at Nashville, Tenn. was badly damaged by fire Monday morning. ……… Charles Ringo, the stepfather of the two little Finley children, who were murdered and thrown into the Ohio River at Huntington, West Virginia, on March 18, confessed Sunday that he was an eye witness to his wife murdering her children, and says that he could withhold the secret no longer. The affair is causing the most brutal crimes which has ever happened in the county. At Coeburn, Va. Tuesday, Samuel May, deputy United States Marshal shot and killed Mr. Nash. The jail at Wise Court house is being guarded to prevent the lunching of May. The United States monitor Amphitrite sailed from Charleston, S. C. Thursday for Southport, N. C. where she will give three days practice to the naval reserves of that state………… A special from Tampa, Fla. says: L. F. Dekle left town very suddenly a few days ago, and it developed that he feared arrest for bigamy. Dekle learned that a Savannah man had written there, inquiring if he was married. On learning this Dekle borrowed money and left, Mrs. Dekle following in a few days. It is stated that five years ago Dekle deserted a wife at Gadsden, Ala. He went to Mobile, Ala where he married again. This second wife he deserted and married the woman with whom he was living here. Dekle was a clerk in a grocery store here. The court house in Fresno Cal was burned Tuesday night. Only the half of the records was saved. ………….. The two horse thieves, Colfran and George, who escaped from officers at Salt Lake Utah, on Friday were detected at Watatschie, near Evanston, Wyo. Tuesday morning. On being commanded to surrender, they fired and instantly killed Deputy Sheriff Dauers of Evanston and Constable Stagg of Wahatschie. An armed posse is in hot pursuit. Ten thousand people witnessed the exercises at Seattle, Wash. Monday in connection with the beginning of actual work on the Lake Washington canal and the filling in of tide lands south of the city. The lever of the big dredge Anaconda was pulled by Miss Semple, daughter of ex-Governor Semple, president of the Waterway Company, and the big enterprise started. The filling in of the tide lands will reclaim 1500 acres, and the harbor will be connected with Lake Washington by a canal, capable of receiving the largest vessels. Work is to be completed in six years. The Merchants association, composed of representatives of twenty-two firms west of Pittsburg, met at the Hotel Cadillac, Detroit, Mich. ……. Henry Smith, a retired painter living at Halodon, N. J. was stung on the hand by a bee Sunday night. He died almost immediately. Dr. Kline said the sting reached a nerve that communicated directly with the rain. J. P. Morgan & Co. have deposited in the sub-treasury at New York Monday for the account of the government bond syndicate $2,000,000 in gold coin to make up the reduction in the treasury reserve by shipments to Europe and Canada. They received green backs for the gold. The Irving Cliff brewery and the residence of August Hartung of Honesdale, Pa were destroyed by fire at an early hour Tuesday morning……. FOREIGN John Quincy Adams, a direct descendant of the famous Adams family, which furnished two presidents to the United States, was found lying dead on Quay Street, Niagara Falls, Ont., near his home Wednesday evening. Mr. Adams was 59 years of age and was a devotee of the bicycle. His wheel was found standing against a tree near by and the supposition was that he felt an attack of heart failure coming on and dismounted. DEATH RATE AT COALBURG – Compared with that of Convicts in other Prisons ROBBERY AND PROBABLE LYNCHING The residence of John Kemp, a wealthy farmer of Crawford County, Ind. was robbed and then burned to the ground Sunday night, the family narrowly escaping cremation. Friday night the residence of the county commissioner, Mr. Harvey was plundered. Bloodhounds were sent from Seymour and turned loose and immediately took the trail. A mob of infuriated neighbors followed the hounds for several miles, when the two men were caught. Members of the party who returned said that the robbers had been captured several miles out in the country, but refused to give their names and also refused to tell what had been done with them. On account of the failure of the officers to return after the men were captured a lynching is thought to have taken place…………….. THE OKLAHOMA DIVORCE TRAP – Those Who Took the Belt will now ask “Where Are We” Following the decisions that probate justices have had no right to grant divorces in Oklahoma since August 13, 1893, the supreme court Wednesday decided that even before that time their jurisdiction was confined to persons who had been residents of the territory two years or more, and that all divorces granted by them to persons on ninety days residence are null and voice, and subsequent marriages bigamous. As all outsiders coming here for divorces took advantage of the ninety days residence clause this decision invalidates between 300 and 400 divorces granted to eastern people, in addition to the 700 or 800 rendered invalid by the decision of last Saturday. BONDED WAREHOUSEMAN SUED Suit has been brought by the United States District attorney against Chas. A. Thial, proprietor of the United States bonded warehouse of New Orleans, known as Montgomery No. 2,………….. BUILDING SWIFT BOATS The British Admiralty has placed orders with Messrs Thompson, shipbuilders of Glasgow, for the construction of three torpedo destroyers………….. TERRIBLE CLOUD BURST – Death and Devastation Ride upon the Roaring Floods A tremendous roaring startled the people of Socorro, New Mexico, Tuesday afternoon about 4 o’clock. Shortly after huge waves of water came rushing down the Arroyo which drains the eastern slope of the Magdalena Mountains and almost encircles the town. At first it was hoped that the flood would be confined to the lower portion of the city, but soon the water came out toward the town, and three feet of water began rushing through the principal street………………. MURDER IN MISSISSIPPI Wednesday night Edward West, operator and station agent of the Kansas City, Memphis, and Birmingham railroad at Pott’s Camp, 13 miles east of Holly springs, Miss. was busy making out his railroad reports. About 9 o’clock Joe A Gatlin knocked on the door and said that he wanted to send a telegram. West, being busy was a little slow in opening the door which seems to have angered Gatlin very much. When the door was opened a few words passed when Gatlin pulled a pistol from his picket and fired a bullet into West’s head, killing him almost instantly. As soon as he discovered what he had done he ran off down the railroad track disappearing in the darkness. WISCONSIN BANK CLOSED The National Keystone bank, West Superior, Wis. closed its doors Tuesday morning. It was considered one of the strongest in the city. The immediate cause of the trouble was the closing of the Superior bank last Saturday, which caused a run on the Keystone National. The Superior National was the one founded by Cadwallader, who about two years ago misappropriated about $65,000 and fled to Brazil, whence he was brought back and is now serving a term in the house off correction at Milwaukee……………. A SPOTTER ON HARD LINES One Samuel Walker, who has been acting as a spotter for the United States Marshal, at Sweetwater, Tenn. was arrested Tuesday night for whipping his wife, and fined $11 by the recorder. In default of payment he was put to work on the rock pile with a ball and chain. He broke the lock with his hammer and attempted to escape, but was captured and bound over to court for defacing public property. He was then arraigned for perjury committed before the United States commissioner at Madisonville…………… 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. THE MID-SUMMER TRADE – A Hopeful Spirit Prevails 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. F. CARNES, 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 Rev. Richard Tucker, who is said to have been the oldest preacher in the state of Alabama, died at Marion, last week. He was eighty-three years of age. A Boston paper says that the difference between a statesman and a politician is, the statesman understands how to deceive without lying, and the politician lies without deceiving. BEN MCKINNEY, the night telegraph dispatcher at Carbon Hill, had the misfortune to get his right leg broken on Saturday last. He was at ---- and desiring to return --- attempted to “catch----- through freight train --- otion, with the re----- (PAGE TORN) STILL LOOKING UP The Manufacturing Record of August 1st, 1895, in reviewing the industrial progress of the South, for the preceding week, reports much activity in the organization of railroad undertakings.. A company has been organized to build an electric railroad in Florida; a company has been organized to build 24 miles of road in North and South Carolina; a company has been organized to build 75 miles of road in Alabama; a 20 miles lumber road in North Carlin, and a thirty mile road in Georgia…………. SENATOR BLACKBURN is till undaunted, despite the efforts of the Executive Committee to have him close his mouth. He is making his fight for re-election on the line of the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1……….. John F. Hurst, a free silver advocate, was nominated for Governor by the Democratic Convention of Maryland, on the first ballot………….. The debt statement issued from the United States Treasury Department on August 1s 1895 showed a heavy increase of the public debt. T his debt, less cash in the Treasury, shows an increase for July of…………. A most brutal murder was committed at Pott’s Camp, Miss., a station on the K. C. M. & B. Railroad on Wednesday night July 1st, 1895. Edgar West, the Railroad and Express agent, was the victim and J. S. GATLIN, the murderer. From the account of the affair given in Sunday’s Commercial Appeal, the deed was a most foul and dastardly one. The murderer is still at large. The citizens of Pott’s Camp have offered………..(PAGE TORN)… TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS It will be the aim of the present management of the News Press to make it a first-class local paper. To do this, we desire special correspondent from every section of the county, giving us the local news, such as marriages, deaths, illness of citizens, Church and Sunday School items, crop prospects, in short, any items that would be to the interest of our county readers. We hope that all who have heretofore contributed to the paper will continue their favors regularly. Be sure to send matter so that it will reach us not later than Tuesday evening of each week, to insure publication without delay. There were 26 new cases of smallpox reported from Eagle Pass, Texas on the 1st inst, making a total of 52 cases, and only two deaths. This terrible disease has been brought into Texas by the negro colonists who went to Mexico and being all about to starve, or die with disease, are trying to make their way back to the United States. These smallpox cases are being properly isolated, and no fears are entertained of the disease gaining a foothold outside the colonist’s camp. Another terrible murder occurred in Memphis on the 3d inst. Scott Turner, son of Gen. G. P. M. Turner, shot and killed Lee Hood, a barkeeper. As is often the case, a woman was at the bottom of the trouble. From the account of the affair published in the Commercial-Appeal, it will be apt to go pretty hard with Turner, as no mitigating circumstances are developed. Turner and the woman are both imprison, he charged with murder, and she with being accessory. The prospect for an abundant cotton crop is not quite so flattering just now. The Agricultural Bureau’s report for July is not very favorable. It says that while there is a marked improvement in Alabama and South Carolina,…………. Cholera still continues to afflict Japan. The latest dispatch states that 27 places are effected, and on July 20th, there had been 7,406 cases reported, of which 4,313 had proven fatal, showing that the disease is of a most virulent type. 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 SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of two Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Probate 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 W. R. H. LODEN, in favor of C. E. MITCHELL, Guardian for DICKINSON heirs and LOGAN heirs, out of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of said W. R. H. LODEN, I have levied on the following property, to wit: Two acres south side of NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Sec 17 T 13 R 15, and Lot No. 6 of Block No. 19 in the town of Winfield, Alabama. 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 W. R. H. LODEN in and to the above described property on Monday the 26th day of August 1895 during the legal hours of sale at the Court House door in Marion County, Alabama. Dated at office, this 26th day of July, 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 J. C. ROBERTS & Co and in favor of LEMON GALE & Co., out of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of the said J. C. ROBETS & 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 J. C. ROBERTS & Co in and to the above described property on Monday the 26th day of August 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, Ala. REGISTER’S SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County No. 34 – In Chancery at Hamilton, Alabama, 12th District, Northern Chancery Division THE BROWN SHOE CO., et al., Complainant Vs J. W. COLLINS, et al, Defendant By virtue of a decree rendered July 1st 1895, of the Chancery Court at Hamilton Marion County Alabama in 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 19th day of August 1895, the following described property: Unpaid notes taken by R. N. TERRELL, late Receiver in said cause, to wit: Note on: DOCK PERKINS 3.20 JOHN B. METCALF 2.07 J. C. MARKHAM (bal) 19.95 JOSEPH B. COOK 7.10 M. T. AKERS 19.56 WM. G. AKERS 21.88 J. H. SIZEMORE (bal) .80 J. T. GANN 5.20 J. A. TRIM 7.75 L. B. MCWHIRTER 8.68 E. W. LAWRENCE 5.10 R. C. FLIPPO (bal) 4.68 J. W. KIRK 17.65 E. C. WILLIAMS 13.25 T. J. SPRINGFIELD 59.20 H. L. HUGHES 27.57 M. C. AKERS (bal) 4.68 WM. J. KIRK 7.13 G. W. WAITS .65 V. A. TAYLOR 11.25 R. W. CASHION (bal) 1.70 J. W. PALMER 3.75 J. R. HUGHES 21.25 G. W. FLIPPO 5.35 JOHN ROBERTSON 10.00 J. C. PROVINS (bal) 6.75 M. M. FRAZIER 48.00 L. Y. POWERS 48.00 A. W. GREEN 23.65 M. C. MARTIN (bal) 20.90 To satisfy said Decree Witness this July 30, 1895 W. B. RIGGAN, Register in chancery REGISTER’S SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County No. 34 – In Chancery at Hamilton, Alabama, 12th District, Northern Chancery Division THE BROWN SHOE CO., et al., Complainant Vs J. W. COLLINS, et al, Defendant By virtue of a decree rendered July 1st 1895, of the Chancery Court at Hamilton Marion County Alabama in 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 19th day of August 1895, the following described property to wit………All in marion County, Alabama to satisfy said decree. Witness my hand this July 15th 1895. W. B. RIGGAN, Register in Chancery 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. 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 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. 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 August 8, 1895 LOCAL NEWS MASONIC NOTICE Hamilton, Ala, Aug. 7, ‘95 To the Worshipful Masters and Wardens of the Several Masonic Lodges of Marion County, Ala: You are hereby notified that you are required to meet at Hamilton Lodge NO. 344, at Hamilton, Ala on the 4th Saturday in August, 1895 to decide whether the Masonic Association will employ a lecturer this year or not. Fraternally W. W. OSBIRN Secretary of the Masonic Association of Marion County, Ala. A nice and well selected assortment of shoes, dry goods and groceries for sale at White’s at reasonable prices for cash or Chickens, beeswax, wool or dry hides. Our energetic and popular merchant, G. B. MIXON, made a flying trip to Birmingham the first of the week on business. Go to Littleton at Guin for bargains in all kinds of dry goods. Rev. W. A. BIVEN requests us to announce that there will be preaching at the Methodist Church in this place on Wednesday evening August 14, 1895 at 7:30 o’clock. Big stock of trunks and valises at Littleton’s at wholesale prices. Don’t forget that the August term of the Circuit court convenes at this place on next Monday. The criminal docket will not be taken up until next Monday week, the second week of the term. Parties and witnesses will take notice. If you want to buy or sell state and county claims, call on W. R. WHITE. Go to Littleton for your groceries at red rock prices. Mr. M. M. MARTIN, of Ittawamba County, Miss. with his family, was on a visit to his brother, Dr. M. C. MARTIN, of this place last week. He left for home last Saturday. Mr. MARTIN informs us that the great majority of the Democrats of Ittawamba are for free silver. Buy your dry goods, shoes, hats and clothing from Littleton. The Editor of the News Press has moved his family to town and commenced “keeping house.” Editors, like other folk, like to eat, so any of our subscribers who have country produce to spare, can pay their subscriptions in the same. Go to Littleton’s at Guin for a good bedstead for $2.00. We learn that Rev. W. P. MCLAWN is holding a protracted meeting this week at the Philadelphia Church, of which he is pastor. May the Good Lord bless the ministrations of this devoted, pious young worker in His Holy Vineyard, and add many precious jewels to his crown, as mementos of the good work he may continue to do for the salvation of sinners and the Glory of the Father. Bro. MCLAWN is a pious, devout, and worthy young Christian minister, and deserves, as he doubtless will receive, the support and prayerful consideration of every Christian among whom his future lot may be cast. You can buy all light colored calicos, suitable for summer and fall wear, at 5c per yard at Littleton’s worth 6 ½ c. We have a splendid exchange list, receiving Dailies from Memphis, Birmingham, Mobile and Montgomery, besides Weeklies from St. Luis, and other Northern cities, as well as the local papers from various points in this state, Mississippi, etc. During Court the News-Press office will be open all hours in the day, and we take this occasion to specially invite all who are fond of newspaper reading to spend a portion of their leisure time in our office, looking over our exchanges. The editor is fond of company, and is desirous of forming the acquaintances of the people. PUBLIC SPEAKING There will be a joint discussion of the financial question at Hepsaba Church on Saturday August 10th, 1895 at 6 o’clock p.m. The debate to be opened by J. H. SIMMONS, in favor of free silver at a ratio of 16 to 1. The opposite side of the question will be represented by P. V. DUNN, in favor of bi-metalism. All are invited to attend. Forked Deer tobacco at Littleton’s for 35c per pound. A GOOD TIME AT HEPSABA According to previous announcement, the people of the vicinity of Hepsaba Church met, on last Saturday for the purpose of hearing a debate upon the silver question. At 10 o’clock a.m. Mr. J. B. WOOD was called to the chair and the question for discussion stated as follows: “The United States should, without International Agreement, enter upon the free and unlimited coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1.” The affirmative was represented by J. H. SIMMONS, Dr. CLARK, J. A. MAYES and HON. HENRY CLARK, the negative by Messrs W. B. FORD, J. T. DUNN and W. R. APPLING. The discussion lasted from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with an intermission for dinner, which was both palatable and bountiful, and was served on the grounds, to between three and four hundred person, many of whom were ladies. The speakers all maintained their side of the question with earnestness and ability, showing that they had given the subject much study. The entire debate was marked by the utmost courtesy and good feeling, and the large audience was well entertained, and the occasion was one of pleasure and enjoyment to all who were present. Go to Littleton at Guin for Lawn at 4c per yard fast colors. The protracted meeting at Gold Mine Methodist Church, which was commenced on the 28th ult, was concluded on Wednesday night. Rev. W. P. MCLAWN, the eloquent and devout young pastor, was ably assisted in the meeting by Rev. W. A. BIVEN, the beloved pastor of Hamilton Church. The ministration of these devout young Christian ministers were rewarded by the addition of ten to the Church, and a revival of a Holy Christian spirit among the members of this little vine, planted by the Lord at Gold Mine. May the good seed sown at this meeting bring forth much fruit, in causing sinners to come to the Lord while He is near, and seek Him while He may be found. OVER THE COUNTY – Local News of the Week Gathered by our Correpsondents WINFIELD, ALA., Aug. 6, ‘95 Editor News Press Dry weather. Needing rain. Mr. THOMAS H. ROBERTSON is at Fayette sick J. C. EAGAN, section master on the K. C. railroad and LASIAS LODEN, employee of the Postal Telegraph Co. are both laid up with “biles.” Be “Job- like” friends. They’ll get well “by and by.” Fine girl baby at LEVY CURL’S. Babies are so frequent with our friend LEVI, that he does not rejoice with a great, broad grin like friend TOM ROBERTS did over his first boy. We are expecting some prospectors soon, to inspect the coal near here, and look after building a railroad track to the coal beds. Say, Mr. Editor. Have your read the Fayette Sentinel’s quotations from S. P. J. (Small Potato Jones) no the free silver people. This professed Christian minister, Sam. P. Jones sets himself up above God, as a judge, forgetting the Holy command, “Judge not,” etc. He says the free silver people are all “fools” “hollow-headed idiots,” etc. He says that they stand some show of going to heaven, “As God has made special provision for fools and children, the silverites will get in on the former bench.” Such language is unworthy the pot-house politician, and to be used by a professed Christian minister, from the pulpit in God’s Holy Church, it is simply disgraceful. If I should take it upon myself to judge, I should say that when Gabriel shall sound his trumpet to call the world to judgment, Sam. P. Jones, and all other preachers, who has disgraced their holy calling and tired to act particularly smart before men, will be found marching in the wake of the real “fools” spoken of in the Holy Writ, imploring the Lord to let them come in with this particular flock. My understanding of the Bible is that in the last day, we are to be judged by God, who is full of mercy, for the sins we have committed against His Holy teachings, and not by Sam Jones, nor any of his ilk, for our political views. Lord give us meekness, not smartness, that we may be come as little children and see Thy face in peace. Truly yours ZACHARIAH GUIN, ALA. – Aug. 6, ‘95 Editor News Press: The weather is very hot and dry. The protracted meeting at the Baptist Church has been going on for several days. There is a good interest manifested and we hope there is a good work being done for the master and His cause. Dr. SPRINGFIELD attended Church at Philadelphia and reported a splendid meeting. Mr. WILLIAM BROWN, an old and much respected citizen of Beaverton, spent a few days last week at this place, visiting relatives and friends. Rev. Mr. HANEY, of Eldridge preached the funeral of STEPHEN CAUDLE last Sunday to a large concourse of people. His sermon was a fine theological production. Old Uncle SIMON STEWART, a time worn colored servant, an honest, upright Christian darkey, died from brain trouble yesterday. Mr. THOMAS BURLESON, one of our best citizens is lying very low from typhoid fever, however, Dr. SPRINGFIELD thinks he may recover. Mrs. CANTRELL and her sister Miss ROSE WEBB are visiting relatives near here. E. W. BROCK has returned from a visit to relatives in Mississippi and reports everything favorable. The sound of Mr. J. P. CARPENTER’S mill whistle is heard again. Our streets are soon to be repaired. More anon. Respectfully SO LONG HENSON SPRINGS, ALA – Aug. 1. ‘95 Editor News Press: Seeing nothing from this section for some time the writer will give you a few items of local news. There is a good deal of sickness in the neighborhood. Corn crops good, not much cotton growing. Quite a crowd of people are resorting at the springs this week, among whom are Mr. LONG and family of Columbus, Miss; several young ladies from Birmingham; Mr. LOUIS and family, of Detroit; and Mr. J. F. WHITE and family, of Detroit. Fishing is the order of the day. Several of our Henson Springites attended a foot-washing at Round Top Church last Sunday. Rev. BOB WILSON closed his protracted meeting here last week. Bro. BOB is a hustler. We are glad to state that we have a good school at this place, under the management of Mr. E. N. STANFORD. The teacher is a young man well up with the times, backed by several years of experiences and is doing excellent work. We have, also, a good Sunday School. Superintendent, T. --- HARRIS; senior, E. N. STANFORD, intermediate, Miss GEORGIA ----- and primary, P. P. EVA- ----------- (PAGE TORN) Everything here ---- to success. Respectfully BACHELOR IN MEMORY OF LITTLE CLAIRA – Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. TERRELL. Who Died July 28, 1895 Aged 1 Year 4 Months and Twenty Days ‘Mid the sinless little children Who have heard Christ’s “Come to Me,” Is this lovely little cherub, Blest for ever more to be. Far beyond Death’s gloomy valley Resting on His loving breast, Where the wicked cannot enter, And the weary are at rest. It was sad to lose your darling Parents, let me say to thee She is saved from care and sorrow, And from sin is ever free. You will miss the little foot-falls Pattering all about the place, Miss the touch of little fingers, And the winsome, tender grace. Of the baby, God but lent you And hath taken back up there Where she’ll dwell amid the angels And I say for you, this prayer. “May you through Christ’s mediation Find your sins are all forgiven And that Claira’s face will greet you AT the golden gates f Heaven. NELLIE LANA CARNES, Winfield, Ala. August 2, 1895 THE TEACHER’S INSTITUTE The Marion County teacher’s Institute was in session at Shottsville on Friday and Saturday, July 26th and 27th, 1895. A good number of teachers were in attendance and a live interest was manifested in institute work. The citizens attended and manifested their interest and hospitality in every possible way. The following program was carried out: Friday, 10 o’clock a.m. – The Institute was called to order and Devotional Exercises conducted by W. H. CARPENTER. Hon. J. T. YOUNG delivered the welcome address and W. H. CARPENTER delivered the response. The Secretary being absent, W. H. CARPENTER was appointed Secretary pro tempore. How to teach reading was discussed by J. J. GLENN, G. A. HOLLEY, and A. J. ADAMS. The advantages to the Teacher of a Professional Course of Reading was next called and W. A. DUNN read a long paper to the Institute. The Institute adjourned for noon and met at 2 o’clock p.m. How and when should Spelling be taught was called and discussed by W. H. CARPENTER, G. A. HOLLEY and W. A. DUNN. School Discipline was discussed at some length by W. A. DUNN, D. D. WRIGHT, G. A. HOLLEY and others. Importance of staring beginners right and how to start them was discussed at length by M. V. EMERSON, W. C. PALMER, H. W. MCKENZIE, A. J. ADAMS, D. D. WRIGHT, and J. W. HOLLOWAY. The afternoon program being completed, the committee reported program fo the night’s entertainment. The Institute adjourned to meet at 8 o’clock p.m. A large audience was out at night and the subject: “Resolved, that the teacher is a greater factor than the Preacher, Mentally, Intellectually, Morally and Spiritually” was debated. The affirmative was represented by W. H. CARPENTER, J. T. MAXWELL, and R. E. THORN, and the negative by J. J. GLENN, W. E. PALMER, H. W. MCKENZIE and M. V. EMERSON. After it was contested earnestly for nearly two hours, the decisions was called for and the judges rendered their decision in favor of the negative. Saturday 8:40 o’clock………..(PAGE TORN)………… …noon and came together, by song at 1”30 o’clock p.m. The Ideal Teacher was discussed by W. A. DUNN and J. B. HOLLEY, who urged teachers to work to a high ideal. How to build and maintain public schools in the country was presented by Miss NANCY GOGGAN and discussed by PINK HAYES, T. V. BISHOP, J. B. HOLLEY and H. W. MCKENZIE. Miscellaneous business was next called and the motion was made and carried to hold the next Institute at Hamilton, Sept. 27th – 28th 1895. The chair appointed J. B. HOLLEY, C. E. MITCHELL and J. J. GLENN as a committee to prepare program for the next Institute. After this J. R. HOLLEY offered the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, That we, the teachers, assembled in Institute, at Shottsville, Ala do hereby tender our thanks to the people of Shottsville and vicinity for their hospitalities extended to us during our meeting. 2. Resolved, that we return our thanks to the Editor of the Hamilton News Press for co-operation in the Institute work and efforts for the advancement of education. 3. Resolved, That we do tender our thanks to the people of the vicinity of Shottsville for their interest in education and the Institute, made manifest by their presence in the Institute. The resolutions were carried by a unanimous vote. There being no further business before the Institute, the same adjourned to meet at Hamilton, Sept. 27, 1895. W. A. DUNN, Chair’m. W. H. CARPENTER, sec. IN MEMORIUM RACHAEL EMERSON, wife of J. E. ROBISON, was born July 9, 1815, married to J. E. ROBISON about 1835, and departed this life July 19, 1895 in Itawamba County, Miss. leaving a husband and nine children to mourn her death. Sister ROBISON professed religion and joined the M. E. Church in 1842, and lived a devoted Christian the balance of her life. She lived to see all her children married and following after her in the same Church to which she belonged. Her last words were that she was ready to die, and asked all present to meet her in Heaven. But, only to be in the presence of Sister Robison was sufficient evidence to know that she had been with the Lord. She left an influence in the minds of her husband, children, and friends which can never die. She was not conscious the last hours of her life, but it made no difference, for she had been living by the cross during all those year.------ sorrow we buried her among the ------ at Mount Pleasant, on the hill ---- overlook the once happy home ---- young womanhood. Her ---- preached by Br. JOHN A. ------- friends came and she a ---- grave, but God……………(PAGE TORN)------ --------- ---------(LARGE PART OF PAGE TORN OUT)--------- WANTED – Saw logs delivered at DUNN’S Mill, two miles South of Hamilton, Ala. for which we will pay 40 cents per 100 feet, or $4.00 per 1,000 feet. The logs must be 10 and 12 feet long and of good quality. We want logs right away, as we have our Mill in good order, ready for work. DUNN BROWN MASONIC FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral service of Brother K. T. BROWN, deceased, will be held at Barnesville, on August 18, 1895m by Hamilton Lodge, No. 344m of which deceased was a member. Members of sister lodges are cordially invited to join in the service. G. N. STOCKES, W. M. Ad for Beatty’s Organs and Pianos Free Scholarships. Ten Months in a Leading College for $77.50. The Tula Normal Institute and Business College gives ten months free tuition in the literary and Commercial Department to two students from Marion County, Ala. The conditions are as follows: Apply at the office of the News-Press, Hamilton, Ala., pay the editor $2.00, the cost of this notice and you will receive a free scholarship for ten months in the above named College. Come to Oxford, Miss., on the I. C. Road, at which the Tula Hack meets al trains; and on arriving at Tula, pay the President $77.50 which settles for your board and lodging, laundry, lights and fuel for ten months. Reference: W. B. COLEMAN, Mayor, Tula, Miss. Address: C. C. Hughes, Pres. Session opens Sept. 3, 1895. -------(PAGE TORN – LARGE SECTION TORN OUT)---------------- PAGE 4 A BABY ON WHEELS “Baby” Sherman is the youngest bicycle rider in the city. She does not ride alone, however, but on the cycle of her uncle, William Honig. Mr. Honig recently purchased a chair which he affixes to the handle of his cycle. As he rolls through the street with his young passenger much comment is called forth. – [Albany Journal] Ad for Syrup of Figs ------(PAGE TORN)------ LIVE WASHINGTON NOTES COINAGE AT THE MINT The monthly statement prepared by the director of the mint shows that during July the total coinage of the United states mints amounted to $3,235,800 as follows: God $2,919,000 silver $277,000, minor coins $148,800 FOR COUNTERFEITING GOLD COIN The chief of the secret service received a message Tuesday morning from A. F. Forsyth at Waco, Ga. announcing the arrest of T. E. Rogers for the counterfeiting $10 coins, and the capture of a large quantity of material. THE TERRIBLE EPIDEMICS According to reports received by the Marine hospital service, the yellow fever is making largely increased ravages among the people of Cuba…………. NATIONAL BANK NOTES A statement prepared by the comptroller of the currency shows the amount of national bank notes outstanding……………… PENSION AND POSTAL MATTERS UNCLE SAM’S FINANCIAL AFFAIRS STATE TOPICS REWARDS OFFERED The governor has offered a reward of $100 for each of the murderers of Mr. M T. Nash in Butler County, and the county $350 for arrest and conviction. DEATH BY A MOTHER’S NEGLECT Martha Gray, colored, living on the Kenan place, near Portland, Dallas County, locked her 2-year old child in her cabin and went to a frolic Friday. She returned in the evening to find the cabin in ashes and the charred remains of her child in the midst of them. This is the fifth negro child to lose its life in that county since Christmas. NATIONAL GUARDS COMING Permission is hereby granted to Veteran Company “A” Third Regiment Infantry, National Guards of Missouri to enter and pass through the state of Alabama, armed and equipped during the months of September and October on their tour of the southern states…… WIND UP OF A BOOM BUSINESS The property of the Cedar Bluff Land, Mining and Manufacturing company was sold at Cedar Bluff Thursday………….. TAX VALUATION OF RAILROADS DEPUTY SHERIFF WOOD KILLED Deputy Sheriff A. T. Wood was shot and killed at Brookside Tuesday night and J. T. Baxter received a flash wound in the right leg just above the ankle………………. CONVICT SHOT AT COALBURG Monday afternoon a number of convicts in the Sloss Iron and steel company’s mines at Coalburg attempted to escape through a tunnel, led by A. Brankfield a Jefferson county negro……………. REMEDY FOR HOG CHOLERA The Montgomery Advertiser’s Troy correspondent says: Since the hog cholera has become so prevalent each person who has used a recipe with success wants his neighbors to have it………………… THE SHOOTING OF JUDGE HENDERSON A Selma dispatch says: The particulars of the shooting of Judge William Henderson by Mr. Clark Lyles near Catherine, in Wilcox County, last Wednesday, have been received. Henderson was probate judge of Wilcox County in reconstruction days under republican rule. Some time ago a fine brick school house for negroes was built on Henderson’s place by northern Presbyterians. It proved a great nuisance to the neighborhood. A short time ago it burned to the ground. Henderson concluded the white people burned it. The grand jury a few weeks ago mad a through investigation, but utterly failed to find evidence showing incendiaries. Judge Henderson is reported to have said after the jury adjourned that Mr. Clark Lyles burned the building. Last Wednesday Clark and John Lyles met Henderson, who approached John Lyles and shook hands with him. Clark refused to shake with him, but asked Henderson if it was true that he had charged him with firing the school building. Henderson said yes, and Clark pulled his pistol and fired, the ball making a slight flesh wound under the arm. He was kept from firing again by his brother. SAN SALVADOR’S SORROWFUL STATE At Salvador, the troops were called out at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon, the police being no longer able to control the mob……… DON’T ALL PLANT CORK TREES About thirty-five years ago several young cork trees were sent to Sandersville, Ga. by the government and set out to test their adaptability to this climate. Three or four are yet living, and the largest one is in front of the Jackson house and is more than two feet in diameter. Last week it was tripped of its bark around the trunk under direction of Colonel Richard L. Worthen, who manifests a great interest in trees of all varieties, and samples of the bark were sent to the agricultural department at Washington, and to the Atlanta exposition. The bark, or cork, is two and a half inches thick and is good material. DISAPPEARS MYSTERIOUSLY Dana Davenport, a divinity student in charge of an Episcopal Chapel at Harrisonville, near Baltimore, Md. mysteriously disappeared July 10 and the most vigilant search since that time has failed to discover a clue to his whereabouts or fate. He went to Baltimore on that day (Monday) on a social call and there all trace was lost. Mr. Davenport, if living, is 23 years old. He is the son of Rev. M. Davenport of Anacosta, D. C who Monday notified the chief of police in very large city in the country, sending a photograph and description of his son. Since the day after his disappearance daily prayers have been offered in the Episcopal churches of Washington and Baltimore in behalf of Davenport and his parents. BANDITS BEING ROUTED Sunday evening six men, heavily armed and well mounted, rode to a store at Parvin, Okla., and bought ammunition. The vigilantes started in pursuit and were ambushed, the outlaws fatally wounding one named Nickerson. Marshal Johnson had his horse wounded. Later fifty vigilantes came suddenly upon the six outlaws where they were preparing to camp. The bandits escaped, leaving seen horses, most of the ammunition, part of their clothing and all their provisions. Some are barefooted and one badly wounded. One bandit was captured. SAYS DOOLIN’S DEAD Sheriff Curchet of Oklahoma states that the man who was killed at Sheridan last week, and who was identified as Dick Willet, was no other than Bill Doolin, and that he lived for four months east of Kingfisher under the name of Willett without his identity being disclosed. The man who was wounded in the hip, and claimed to be a brother of the dead man, looks very much like him and the resemblance caused the officers to think he was Doolin. The posse is till in pursuit of the remainder of the band. AFRICAN COLONISTS RETURNED At the Wayfarers Lodge, Lombard Street, Philadelphia, homesick and destitute are three negroes of Arkansas, who have just returned from Liberia, whither they went as colonist some months ago. Of nearly 100 companions in the expedition some as re said to have died of starvation and others are eeking out a wretched existence in Africa. The three men are Jefferson County, Arkansas farmers. Frank Shelton has a wife and three children there; J. R. tucker has a family and Ebenezer Russell is unmarried. NO FIGHTING NOR MASSACRE Definite news has been received from Jackson’s Hole via Grigg, Idaho. The people of the valley were gathered t Wilson’s ranch, where they were well fortified and had been re-enforced by 100 volunteers from Teton No Indians have been seen for four days. DIXIE POLW WORKS BURNED VEGETABLE FLAVORING In the window of a great confectioner’s shop on Broadway, New York City is a statue of the Venus of Milo. It is of colossal size, like the original – in facet a cast – but the remarkable thing about it is that it is composed entirely of chocolate. A most appetizing female this is, but she would not be really good to eat as she stands, because she lacks vanilla. Chocolate is not very good without vanilla for flavoring. There are plenty of other delicious things which would not be so at all without its aid. It enters into the manufacture of candy, pastry, ices, liqueurs, cordials, and even perfumery. ……………… ACROSS THE ATLANTIC – The First Great Ocean Steamship Race There are, undoubtedly many men and women in New York today who went down to the Battery and cheered and waved their hands in greeting to the first steamship that entered this port from Europe this important even took place on April 23, 1838 and it was doubly interesting and significant because not only the first transatlantic steamship came to anchor in the harbor on that day, but the second also; steam travel across the sea thus beginning with a race that was earnestly contested and brilliantly won…………….. ORNAMENTAL BUTTONS We are once more to have buttons for ornament as well as use. The stores of the antiquary will be ransacked by his feminine relatives for miniatures and dainty enamels. For evening dress these will be set round with pearls and diamonds and antique gold and silver are to be worn encrusted with jewels………………….. Ad for Royal Baking Powder Ad for Great Book Free – Ad for Potash File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/marion/newspapers/hamilton84nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 50.4 Kb