Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON NEWS PRESS August 15, 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, 5:31 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Arcchives And History August 15, 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 15, 1895 NO. 33 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $1.00 PER ANNUM. R. H. TERRELL, Publisher Advertising Rates Reasonable – Job Work Neatly and Cheaply Executed GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY The revenue cutter Morrill has captured two Spanish smacks and taken tem to Mullet Key, Fla. quarantine station. The smacks were violating the health law. While boating in Tampa Bay, Fla. Fred Franz fell overboard and was drowned. Franz came here about a year ago from New York. At Cedar Keys, Fla. Monday night John D. Frederick shot his wife while she was waling with another man. Mrs. Frederick’s wound is not serious. Frederick claims he shot at his wife’s companion. Frederick and his wife separated some time ago Albert and Henry O’Neal, brothers, were shot and killed at the door of Antioch church, about 15 miles from Baton Rouge, La, Saturday night, but Henry Picon and his brother Wallace. Bad feeling, said to have sprung up about a young lady, had existed between the parties for some time. News reached Winston, N. C. Monday of a big revenue raid in Surrey County, in which the officers and moonshiners had a fierce battle. Four of the latter were arrested, tow of them being women. None of the parties are thought to be fatally injured. Two state democratic conventions were held Wednesday. In Iowa Judge W. F. Babb of Mount Pleasant, a “sound money” man, was nominated for governor, by acclamation and S. O. Bestow of Charlton, a free silver man, lieutenant– governor. The convention re-affirms the national democratic platform of 1892. The Henderson cotton mills at Raleigh, N. C. have been organized with a capital stock of $100,000……………… In the country, seven miles from Baton Rouge, La., Sunday afternoon, William McGrew and Gus Weaver, two young men, were riding horseback with a mutual friend. In some way an old feud came up. Both drew their guns and about seven shots were exchanged. Weaver fell dead from his horse with four bullets in him. McGrew was hit in the arm and in the side and rode away bleeding profusely. It is thought he is fatally wounded. George Hale and Ben Brock, farmers of Princess Anne County, Va. quarreled Saturday night at a store. Hale Struck Brock and knocked him down……………… William Newton Lane of Lexington, Ky. shot and killed James Rodenbough and mortally wounded H. C. Rodenbough, James’ father, at Versailles, Ky. ………….. In Mississippi ex-Senator McLaurin, of Rankin County, a free silver advocate, was nominated for governor by acclamation…………. The negro miners who had been driven out of Spring Valley, Ill by the Italians returned early Friday morning and nearly all went to work. They were guarded by armed deputies., but everything was peaceful, and no further outbreak is feared. At an early hour Tuesday morning Deputy Sheriff Alf Werner of Crittendon County, Arkansas, was shot and killed near Jones’ landing, on the Mississippi Rive, by a negro, whom he was attempting to arrest. The negro escaped, but a posse is in pursuit of him. At Cincinnati Monday afternoon fire destroyed the steamers Big Sandy and Carrollton ……….. Ben Craven and Bill Crittenden, two of the most desperate men in the territory, who were arrested by Marshal Lix a few days ago and place din jail at Perry, Okla. escaped from the prisons at an early hour Sunday morning by sawing the bars. A party of twenty men started after the fugitives. They were overtaken at noon and a battle ensued, in which Craven was killed. Crittenden made his escape. There was a desperate battle between a gang of tramps and a posse of citizens in the suburbs of the city of Marion, Grant County, Ill. Friday night, in which two of the citizens received wounds that will prove fatal. About fifty tramps were encamped at the place and the citizens exasperated by their depredations, undertook to drive them off, with the result stated. None of the tramps, as far as known were hurt. Several arrests were made but the men captured claim that they did no shooting. One of the most destructive fires that has visited Newark, N. H. in many years occurred Sunday afternoon……… With scarcely a sound to warn the seventy or eighty workmen of their danger an eight story building in course of erection and nearing completion at West Broadway and Third Street, New York………….. FOREIGN An official telegram received at London, Eng. states that imperative orders have been issued from Pekin to the viceroy of Fukien directing him to instantly dispatch troops to Kuchengen to protect the remaining missionary buildings. He was also instructed to inquire into the origin of the outrages there and arrest the guilty persons as quickly as possible. The viceroy obeyed the order as soon as it was received and sent 1500 troops to Kuchengen at once. The British ship Prince Occar, from Liverpool, Capt. Henderson, collided in mid- ocean on July 13 with an unknown sailing vessel………… TERRIBLE MARINE DISASTER – A Steamship Sinks And Nearly One Hundred People Perish From Melbourne Australia comes the harrowing news that he steamship Catterhume struck on the seal rocks……………. THEY WANTED SOUND MONEY The old soldiers of Topeka and Shawnee County, Ks, who called for their money at the office of Pension Commissioner Glick Monday had the following circular distributed among them: “Comrades, halt! You are entitled to gold in payment of your check. Demand it. Do not accept depreciated currency.” The pensioners are paid by check, which are cashed at Topeka banks. CURRENTS OF COMMERCE 0 Continue Smoothly to Run, with Fair Prospects Ahead CHINESE CONTINUE OUTRAGE – Other Missions Attacked – Chinese Military Not to be Trusted Thursday’s dispatches contain the following: It is reported in Shanghai that further fanatical outbreaks have occurred at Ching-Chow, Taiping, Hupoh and Anhui. It is stated that all the foreigners escaped without injury. No confirmation of this report has been received. A large mob of infuriated Chinese attacked the British and American missions at Fatshan, near Canton, at noon Wednesday. Some of the missionaries fled to Shaneen for safety, but others remained at Faishan. A Chinese gunboat has been sent to quell the rioting. It is reported that anti-foreign agitators intend to soon destroy all missions in the Kwang-Twang province and to drive the missionaries into the treaty ports. A Chinese sect known as the Vegetarians, who are at the bottom of the outrage, now number 12,000 men. They are organized and well armed and able to withstand Chinese troops. Europeans ridicule the idea of a Chinese escort accompanying the British consul at Foo Chow to Kucheng, where he goes to investigate the massacre of British missionaries. When the viceroy’s troops were dispatched to the scene of the massacre they immediately looted the mission houses. Owing to the unsettled state of the province – has been decided to send 200 ---- Indians Sikh troops from Hong--- of escort the consul to ---- London Missionary Society- -- dispatch from the central – stating that central China ---- (PAGE TORN) ----- JUDGE HOWELL E. JACKSON – (drawing of Jackson) - After a Long Fight with Disease Passes Away - Howell Edmunds Jackson, associate justice of the Supreme court of the United States, died at 2 p.m. Thursday at his residence at West Meade six miles from Nashville, Tenn. age 63 years. ………… AN INDIGNANT FATHER – Slays the Foul Despoiler of his Daughter’s Honor A special from Bainbridge says Tuesday in the southeastern portion of this county, W. L. Ingram shot and instantly killed John Fewell. Fewell, who was already a married man with a family, ran away with and married Ingram’s daughter, claiming that he had a divorce from his wife. Ingram, who was very much enraged at the marriage, some time afterward went to Quincy and there learned that Fewell’s statement about having secured a divorce was untrue……………….. 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 SPRING VALLEY MOB – The Miners Pass Peace Resolutions, But don’t’ want the - ------ ------------(PAGE TORN)---------- 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 It is estimated that the cotton crop of Texas will be one million bales less this year than last. The Indian scare in Idaho is over. There was more “fuss” than war, in fact there was not war and no one was hurt. A subscription of $100,000 was completed, at a public meeting, on the 5th inst. to establish a Cotton mill in Selma, Ala and the citizens are much elated. Work will commence at once. Secretary Morton has issued an office order abolishing the seed division of the department of Agriculture………. ----------(PAGE TORN – LARGE CHUNK OUT OF PAPER)---------- MISSISSIPPI HEARD FROM The Democratic convention of the state of Mississippi on Tuesday last, started the free silver ball to rolling, and it is destined to gain such velocity ………………. The Manufacturer’s Record of August 8th reports that the past week has been an unusually active and busy one in Southern industrial affairs…………………… Missouri is entitled to the honor of being the first state where the Democratic Convention adopted an out and out free silver platform…………….. Advices from Eagle Pass, Texas, says a San Antonio dispatch of August 8th state that there are 125 cases of small pox among the negro refugee colonists who are held in strict quarantine at that place. There are from five to ten deaths a day among the sufferers. The health officers are using every precaution to prevent the disease from spreading. The negroes are quarantined and all fresh arrivals from Mexico are vaccinated. Not a case has appeared in Eagle Pass. The Democratic Convention of Iowa, like that of Kentucky, re-affirms the position of the last National Democratic platform on the silver question…………… Laborers, it is said, are being engaged in Paris, to work on the Panama Canal at 42 cents a day in gold, mechanics wages in proportion. So much for the gold standard – the most laborious work for 42 cents a day. R. L. Blanton has been appointed Probate Judge of Winston County, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge Gibson. Mr. Blanton is quite a young man of only 22 years. He is a member of the bar of Winston County. Mrs. Corbett has been granted a divorce from her husband, James HJ. Corbett, the pugilist. She is given the right to resume her maiden name and is given a $100 a week alimony. Robert H. Molton, one of Montgomery’s best citizens, died in that city on the 8th inst. He was about 65 years of age and was much esteemed throughout the state of Alabama. Wanted: Sixteen School Boarders at the Frazier House. Food, beds, fuel, towels, and lights. $6 per month. Can carnage for both sexes. For further information call on or address, R. N. TERRELL, Hamilton, Ala. To parents who contemplate sending their children here to school – I will make but few promises. However, I will say that boys and girls who are placed with me as boarders will have my best care and I will cooperate with the teachers in keeping good influences constantly round them. Soliciting your patronage, I am yours respectfully R. N. TERRELL Ad for Two Superb Engravings 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 15, 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. A large crowd of people were in attendance upon the Court on Monday. Got to Littleton at Guin for bargains in all kinds of dry goods. On Monday last Mr. P. H. DUNN rented the Pauper Farm, and contracted for keeping the county paupers. Big stock of trunks and valises at Littleton’s at wholesale prices. The Commissioner’s court of Marion count was in session on Monday and Tuesday of the present week. There was little business done outside the usual routine. If you want to buy or sell state and county claims, call on W. R. WHITE. Mr. W. W. HALL, our popular and efficient Sheriff, a few days ago placed upon the editor’s table some of the finest peaches we have seen this season. Many thanks. Go to Littleton for your groceries at red bock prices There were several Attorneys from a distance, in attendance upon court during the week, among whom were J. D. MCCLUSKEY, and WALTER NESMITH, of Vernon; W. I. BULLOCK, of Russellville, and D. COLLIER, of Fayette. Buy your dry goods, shoes, hats and clothing from Littleton. There was a good rain in our town last night which was very much needed. The wind blew almost a hurricane for a few minutes. We have not heard of any damage resulting save to the Photographer. We notice his tent was pretty badly wrecked. Go to Littleton’s at Guin for a good bedstead for $2.00 The August Term 1895 of the Circuit Court of Marion County convened on Monday last with Judge T. R. ROULHAC presiding, and A. H. CARMICHAEL Solicitor. Court met promptly and the grand jury were called and took their seats in the jury box. Hon. J. T. YOUNG was appointed foreman and he, with the other jurors, were duly sworn according to law, after which Judge ROULHAC proceeded to deliver his charge, which he did in an impressive and eloquent manner, plainly explaining the penal statuettes of the state and fully instructed the jurors as to their duties, under the oath they had each just taken. After charging the grand jury and impaneling the petit jurors court took a recess, and on reassembling in the afternoon, a call of the civil docket was proceeded with. Up to this writing there has been but few cases disposed of, only one going to a jury, which failed to agree upon a verdict. This is Judge Roulhac’s first court here since his appointment, and he is giving satisfaction, to both the bar and the public generally. He is learned in the law, courteous, dignified, and positive in his rulings. You can buy all light colored calicos, suitable for summer and fall wear, at 5c per yard, at Littleton’s worth 6 ½ c OUR SCHOOL Prof. J. E. ALEXANDER, the principal of our school, returned on Saturday evening from a trip through a portion of the district, and says that he is well pleased with the outlook. He thinks that the school will open with a goodly number of pupils. Prof. Alexander comes to us very highly recommended as an educator of the first order of talent and much experience, and all who have been favored with his acquaintance, have been favorably impressed, find him an educated Christian gentleman, and in every way worthy of the confidence imposed in him by the Board of Control. Both the assistants, Prof. TATE and Miss KEY are well and favorably known to our people, as teachers of first class ability and energy. Now let the people of Hamilton and Marion County, in fact, of the entire Sixth Congressional District, leave no stone unturned in the interest of the school. Let Prof. Alexander be made to feel that the people propose to aid him in every way possible in building up here under his principalship, one of the best schools in the state. We have here many advantages. Hamilton is situated in a healthy region, entirely free from miasmatic influences and an abundance of good, pure water. The society is unexceptional; no salons or other dens of iniquity to tempt our boys; flourishing churches and Sunday schools; in short, every condition seems favorable for the prosperity of our school. Our people must not forget their advantage, nor lose sight of the duties resign upon them, but let them use their utmost effort to make the opening of our school a gala day for Hamilton. Our citizens are making a commendable effort to be prepared to accommodate all students from a distance. Good board and lodging can be obtained in quiet, Christian families at very moderate rates, and the comfort and welfare of children entrusted to the care of our people will be properly cared for in every respect. Let all go to work with a determination to make the first Monday in September 1895 the proudest day in the history of Hamilton, but giving our school such a patronage as well encourage Prof. Alexander and his assistants to renewed effort in the discharge of their duties, and be a happy omen of the sure success of the Institution. Nothing is wanting but the energetic and hearty co-operation of all of our people to make the West Alabama Agricultural School second to no school in the state of Alabama. Forked deer tobacco at Littleton’ for 35c per pound. We have had the pleasure of meeting and forming the acquaintance of quite a number of the citizens of our county, and take this occasion to acknowledge the courtesies and kindnesses extended to us, an entire stranger, personally, and to thank the people for the universal interest manifested the success of our pet, The News Press. We feel that the people appreciate our humble efforts furnish them a good paper, and will give us such patronage as our merits may deserve. Go to Littleton at Guin for Lawn at 4c per yard, fast colors We intend to devote our entire time and what talent we may be blessed with, in an endeavor to publish a first-class paper, one that the people of Marion County may conscientiously support, felling that they are getting the worth of their money when they subscribe for it, and we confidently appeal to every man in the county who reads newspaper, to subscribe for the News-Press. Give us your patronage and we will enlarge and otherwise improve our paper until it will compare favorably with, if it does not excel, any weekly paper published in the state, outside of the cities. Give us a trial, at least, and then you can intelligently judge of our merits AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL The doors of this new Institution of learning will be thrown open for the reception of pupils on Monday morning the 2d day of September 1895. The management do not claim that we will do better work than any other institution; but we do claim to be able to do as good work as any similar institution. The state has generously located this school at Hamilton, and we appeal to a generous public for support. It is our lofty aim to build up this school upon the merit of the work. We will not make any lofty claims; but hope by our work to win the approval of the patrons. The course of study will be found as practical and complete as nay other school of the same grade. It will embrace Mathematics, Science, English, Agriculture, Languages – Latin, German, French, and Greek. Music and Art have been added. This is an addition to the regular course. The charges for incidental are very low. There are three grades of charges: Primary, 50 cents, Intermediate, $1.00; High School. $1.50 for the session of 10 months. Those who are not within school age will be charged $2.50 per term of 5 months. The High school charge, $1.50 will extend through the Collegiate for those who are within the legal school age. Those who may wish to take music or art will be charge d$3.00 per month. The citizens will board pupils at $5.00 to $7.00 per month. The charges above recited are the only expenses required to enter. Tuition is free to any resident white person in the state of Alabama. The greatest care will be taken by the undersigned and his co-laborers, in guarding the pupils who may be put under their charge. The Music Department has been supplied with a piano. The religious and moral sentiment of this community is equal to any other. This school is confidently launched upon the educational sea, trusting that it will be generously supported by this district. Those who would come for earnest work, we cordially extend an invitation to cast their lot with us for one or more terms. It will be a pleasure to answer any inquiries. Respectfully JAS. E. ALEXANDER, President SAM P. JONES Winfield, Ala., Aug. 12. ‘95 Editor News Press: “But whomsoever shall say Thou Fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” Matt v 22 Last week’s article in the News Press over the signature of “Zachariah” forcibly illustrates the saying that it makes a difference when we find out whose ox is gored. While we heartily agree with “Zach” in all he says in regard to Rev. S. P. Jones, we find that the Rev. Jones in treating the silver question pursues the same line of argument that he invariably uses in discussing Theology and all other question, viz: in denouncing all those whose reasoning faculties compel them to differ with him, as idiots or fools. In fact, Jones rarely attempts to refute the arguments of his opponents by a course of logical reasoning, but seems to be grossly ignorant of the fact, that vulgar witticisms and slanderous epithets are not arguments and in his use of them he appeals to the baser passions and prejudices of his hearers instead of their reasoning faculties. “Zach” can have the consolation of knowing that advocates of free silver are not the first and only ones the Rev. Sam has so denounced. Jones has unwittingly placed the advocates of free silver on a level with the most able and learned scientists of the world. Such men as Humboltd, Tyndall, Huxley, and Darwin, besides thousands of others who possess an abundance of intellectual wealth, he has denounced as fools for saying that they knew nothing about what Jones claims to know all about – man’s future state after death. We are now of the same opinion in regard to Sam Jones, we have ever been. He is said to have made in the last ten years $100,000 by his sensational preaching, and in going with the sound money crew he, no doubt, expects to increase his store of shekels. Respectfully F. A. PETIT JURY The following is a list of the petit jurors summoned by Sheriff HALL to serve for the second week of the present term of the Circuit Court: Beat 1. AARON BURLESON, H. J. BARBOR Beat 2. J. C. PROVINS and RILEY TODD Beat 3. J. B. HARREL and T. M. SHELTON Beat 4. LEVY LAWHORN and MARSHALL JOHNSON Beat 5 L. T. HALMS and J. A. WILSON Beat 6. LUTHER LLOYD Beat 7. WINT STIDHAM and J. H. FREDERICK Beat 8. EFFEL GODDARD Beat 9. A. D. MITCHELL and LEE LOVELADY Beat 10. W. J. HOWELL and J. S. CRANE Beat 11. JAMES MAYS and J. J. WESSLEY Beat 12. J. R. DEPOINER and BOB UNDERWOOD Beat 13. D. PEARCE and JOHN MCWHORTER Beat 14. JOHN ASTON and JOE WHITEHEAD Beat 15. J. A. SHAW and ROBERT FRANKS Beat 16. M. R. WILLIAMS and BOB MARTIN OVER THE COUNTY – Local News of the Week Gathered by Our Correspondents HALL’S MILLS, Aug. 12, ‘95 Editor News Press: Having been connected as correspondent to our county paper in the past, I have decided to submit a few items for your consideration. Luckily for our section the financial disturbance has never developed any unpleasant features among us; so you may conclude that our people are generally down to their domestic duties, and therefore there is but little news afloat. We have a literary and singing school in this section the former under the management of your correspondent, the latter under the Professorship of JOHN MCDONALD, which is ample guarantee of its success. We fell that our citizens are alive to the cause of education and are doing all in their power to the development of the morals, intellect and sociality of the rising generation whose duty it will be to shoulder our country and carry it to the next. Let the good work go on. We receive two pleasant and appreciated visits at our school the first of last week from Miss ELLIOTT KEY, who is one of the most devoted and instructive teachers that our county affords. After congratulating us upon our work and entertainment, left for home carrying our best wishes for her success in her future work. Crops in this vicinity are injuring extensively for lack of rain, which we hope to receive in the near future. The continued drouth has delayed turnip planting, which is a marked industry with our citizens. Respectfully J. A. M. GUIN, ALA. Aug. 13, ‘95 Editor News Press: The much needed rain fell last Sunday, to the delight of everybody. The Christian denomination are conducting a serious of meeting at this place. Prof. ARMSTRONG of Moscow is visiting his many friends at this place. Many of our townsmen are off at to court this week. Miss MICHAEL CARPENTER who has been quite sick for several days we are glad to note, is improving. Mrs. HUFFSTUTLER visited relatives in Birmingham last week. Our protracted meeting commences at the Methodist Church on the 4th Sunday, and Rev. W. A. BIVENS of Hamilton is respectfully invited to be with us. The Medical Board of Censors will meet Dr. Jerome Cochran at this place August 14th and each member of said board of Marion County are earnestly requested to be present Respectfully BACHELOR HALEY’S, ALA. – Aug. 22, ‘95 Editor News Press: Crops are looking very well in this section, and the people are in good spirits. Protracted meetings are on now. Rev. JAMES WADE, of Fayette county, has just closed an interesting five day s meeting at Buttahatchie Church. On yesterday a three days union singing was closed here, which was well attended and afforded good music for the entertainment of the people. Quite a number of our people are off to Hamilton to attend court. We are always glad to receive the News Press and we think in a few months several of our citizens will take it. Respectfully SUBSCRIBER Ad for Beatty’s Organs and Pianos Reliable men wanted as traveling salesmen for our cigars, cigarettes and smoking tobacco. Address Standard tobacco Co., Winston, N. C. Wanted. We want honest, pushing, active salesmen to sell the improved Singer Sewing Machines and collect accounts in the different counties in Alabama. No experience necessary or capital required. Applicants must, however furnish their own horse and harness; we supply a wagon and machines. A $500.00 honesty bond is required. Address The Singer M’f’g Co, Montgomery Ala. FURNITURE VARNISHED The undersigned professes to be well versed in the art of all kinds of varnishing and will varnish furniture at a reasonable rate. He proposes that if any one can discolor furniture varnished by him, even while wet, with hot water or otherwise, to make no charge. He also proposes to give one dollar each for every blister drawn, either by the sun or fire, upon furniture that he varnishes. He proposes to give $5.00 to any one disturbed by bed-bugs, about all bedstead he varnishes, if kept from against the walls. Will leave all furniture in condition that one can see themselves in it as in a mirror. Address JOHN STEWART, Barnesville, Ala. Ad for Dictionary of U. S. History 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. REGISTER’S SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County In Chancery, at Hamilton, Alabama, 12th District, Northern Chancery Division – No. 14 THAD. M. WALKER, Complainant Vs. JAMES P. PEARCE, Defendant By virtue of a decree rendered June 25th 1895 of the Chancery Court at Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama, in said cause, I shall proceed to sell to the highest & 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 26th day of August 1895, the following described property to wit: S ½ of SW ¼ of SE ¼ E ½ of SE ¼ Sec 16, and S ½ of SE ¼ Sec 17 all in Tp 13 R 11 in Marion County, Alabama, to satisfy said decree. Witness this July 25th 1895 W. B. RIGGAN, Register in Chancery 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 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. Littleton at Guin keeps a full line of patent medicines. Dr. J. H. McLean’s stock powders, 50c worth for 25c. PAGE 4 Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla A QUEER MEDICAL CASE Ad for McElree’s Wine of Cardui THE LARGEST FAMILY The human family today consists of about 1,450,000,000 individuals; in Asia there are now about 600,000,000 or an average of 120 to the square mile; in Europe there are 320,000,000 averaging 100 to the square mile; in Africa there are 210,000,000; in America North and South there are 110,000,000, thinly scatter and recent; in the islands large and small, provably 10,000,000. Ad for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Miedical Discovery Ad for Imperial Granum STATE TOPICS SALTING THE GOLD MINE It is said that great excitement prevails at Scottsboro, Ala over the arrest of Dr. May and a mining expert named Duncan on a charge of “salting’ the gold mines on Santa creek, in Marshall County, Alabama, by which a number of citizens of Scottsboro and Chattanooga were induced to invest a good deal of money. DISINFECTION OF CONVICT PRISIONS Dr. Jerome Cochran, the state health officer, advises the committee of health of Jefferson county that he will in a few days undertake the supervision of the thorough disinfection of the prisons sat Coalburg and Pratt City. This will require from a week to ten days and its done to ascertain if the continuous and extreme fatality among the prisoner at these places cannot be to some extent at least abated. STATE BOARD OF ASSESSMENTS The state Board of Assessment consisting of the governor, auditor, secretary of state and treasurer, met in the governor’s office Tuesday morning………. A NEGRO CONVICT ESCAPES Joe Askew, a negro convict at Pratt City escaped from the guards near Ensley Thursday afternoon about 4 o’clock…………….. BOY AND GUN FIND ANOTHER VICTIM The 4-year old daughter of Dan Bird, colored was shot and instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a gun on the Hoper plantation, four miles north of Selma……….. WHERE WAS THE SKILLED BOSS? Anderson Morgan, a carpenter employed on the new buildings on the International Cotton Oil company, of Selma, lies at his house on Mabry street with two ribs broken and his left hand painfully mashed, the result of a large timber falling on him…………. A FORGER VARIOUSLY WANTED A man giving his name as J. R. Tinsley and representing himself as a junior member of the firm of Jacques, Tinsley & Co of Macon, Ga. attempted to cash a check at Hannibal, Mo…………… SELMA’S NEW COTTON MILL Selma is rejoicing. Tuesday was the last day in which the subscription of 4100,000 to the new cotton mill could be completed……… DESPARADO AND MURDERER CAPTURED Sam Lewis, who murdered ex-Collector High Smith and his nephew, John Smith, at Lemon City, Fla. about three weeks ago has been captured, but inflicted probably fatal wounds on one of his pursers. He was located Saturday morning at 2 o’clock by Rev. Mr. McGregor and William Russell and ordered to surrender. He showed fight and was shot down, his leg being broken. Thinking Lewis dead McGregor approached and turned him over. Lewis drew a pistol and shot McGregor probably fatally wounding him. He then dragged himself away, but aid came to McGregor and Russell and he was trailed by his blood and captured. He was lodged in jail in Jacksonville. Lewis shot down High Smith and David because they refused to knell and apologize for the fancied insult. He came to Florida from Texas, where he is said to have killed three men. He is a native of Vermont. A LITTLE BOY KILLS ANOTHER On Tuesday Mr. J. D. Mash and family were by invitation, spending the evening at Mr. Calvin Bearden’s near Caldwell’s mill, Jefferson county. While the elders of the families were at dinner, and the children were playing in an adjoining room, Willie Bearden, a boy of 10 years, discovered a single-barrel shotgun under a bed. Stooping down he dragged it out and not knowing it was loaded, raising it to his shoulder, and aiming it at little 7 year old Noah Mask, said playing, “Now watch me kill the doctor.” The gun fired, and when the horror stricken parents rushed in little Noah, familiarly called “Doctor” was lying on the floor, his blood and brains oozing from the hole where the cruel shot had crashed through his left temple, Willie bending over him in a speechless horror. The scene can better be imagined than described. The parents of the dad boy attached no blame to his unfortunate companion. THE STATE CONVICTS Dr. Jerome Cochran, state Health officer and Dr. Judson Davis, Physician Inspector of convicts, having by direction of the Governor, made a thorough investigation of the causes of the high rate of mortality among the convicts at Pratt Mines and Coalburg…………… WHAT ARE WE COMING TO? A special from Houston, Fla. says “Albert Tillis, aged 12, killed Annie Avant, aged 9 Monday afternoon as they were returning from school. The boy knocked the girl in the head with a light wood knot, dragged her body into the woods and partly covered it with leaves. There were indications that a crime other than murder had been attempted. It seems that Tillis and Mrs. Avant, who is a widow, had quarreled and Tillis had ordered his son not to allow the little girl to walk with him from school any more, even if he had to kill her. When the children left school the boy told Annie not to walk with him. The little girl came on, however, and then in obedience to this father’s commands, the boy picked up a light-wood knot and killed the child. The Tillis and Avent families are well-to-do,. DESPOTISM IN ILLINOIS Five union painters led by John C. Fleming walking delegate made a murderous attack Friday afternoon on several non-union men, who were painting and calcimining the Doolittle school near Rhodes avenue………… GENERAL STOVALL PASSES OVER General M. A. Stovall died Wednesday at Augusta, Ga. after an illness of several months at the age of 77 years. He was a native of Hannock County, Ga. but has lived the greater part of his life in Augusta. He graduated at West Point, but never entered the regular army. He enlisted in the confederate army with the rank of colonel. He was for the greater part of the war with the army of Tennessee and for his bravery and skill was made major-general. He moved to Augusta immediately after the war. He held positions of public and private trust in this community and to the day of this death commanded the highest respect and esteem. ANOTHER FURNACE IN BLAST The large blast furnace at Buena Vista, Va. which has been idle for several years is now running night and day, turning out pig metal. Other industries are beginning to revive there. JAPANESE FAMINE THREATENED Continuous heavy rains throughout Japan have ruined the crops. It is cared the failure of the rice harvest will cause a famine. DR. HENRY M. CALDWELL – The Chief Pioneer of Birmingham Passes Over to Rest Dr. H. M. Caldwell was stricken some months ago, and his illness at that time excited grave apprehensions; but when he so far recovered, under treatment of the highest medical skill, as to appear again on the streets, hopes of his entire recovery were indulged. Several days ago, however, he was stricken with paralysis, and it became evident to his sorrowing friends that death was hovering near. At 11:45 Wednesday night, in the presence of all his family except one daughter, the end came – Dr. Caldwell was at rest. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Henry Martin Caldwell was born at Greenville, this state, in 1836, and was therefore 59 years old when he died. His father was John C. Caldwell, a native of North Carolina, who moved to Alabama with his young wife, Elizabeth Beck, before the state had been long in the union. His father died in 1870 and his mother the next year. He was educated at the schools of Greenville, receiving a good education and at the age of 21 graduated in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Returning to Greenville after his graduation he began the practice of his chosen profession, meeting with splendid success. While yet a very young man he was married to Miss Milner, a sister of Maj. W. J. Milner of this city, and as the result of his union he has tow sons and two daughters, Charles H. and John Mr. Caldwell, and Mrs. Charles O. Locke and Mrs. Johnson, all of whom are still living. Mrs. Caldwell died the latter part of August 1894, after a short illness. Dr. Caldwell was thoroughly imbued with the polities prevailing in his section and which matured into the formation of the Confederacy. At the beginning of the war he entered the medical department of the army and until the surrender served in the army mostly with the Thirty-third Alabama infantry. After the surrender he returned to that practice of medicine at Greenville. Early in the 70’s he removed with his family to Birmingham and in 1875 was elected president of Elyton Land Company, the most potent factor in the growth and development of this city and district. He was reelected present annually and served in that capacity until about two months ago when he resigned on account of failing health. He has been identified with the industrial development of Birmingham from the very foundation of the city, and has had more to do in shaping the policy of Elyton Land Company and fixing the prices of real estate in this city than perhaps any other man. He was stockholder and director in a great many of the enterprises that have existed here and which contributed to the prosperity of Birmingham, and was the largest individual property holder in the city. Hew as president and the larges stockholder in the company that built the Caldwell Hotel, a director in the Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad company, in the Birmingham Trust and Savings company, Williamson Iron company, Birmingham Iron Works, Birmingham water Works company and various other enterprises. Dr. Caldwell was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city, and belonged to the order of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He was strictly temperate, energetic, prudent and faithful. He devoted the best energies of this life to the enhancement of the interests of the company of which he was president and to the up building of the city. LIGHTNING STRIKES A CHURCH – A Number of People Seriously, if not Fatally stricken The words of a fervent benediction had scarcely left the lips of Rev. Mr. Bowman, in the Methodist Church at Quakertown, N. J. Sunday when there came a blinding flash of lightning and a terrific burst of thunder that almost wrecked the little building. The bolt entered the church and injured a score of people, several of them probably fatally. It seemed to enter the edifice by the basement, shooting up through the floor and bursting with the force of a huge cannon. The large bell in the tower was loosened from its hangings, and only a slender strip of scantling kept it from crashing down upon the head so scores of people at the dorrway…………….. GOLD THAT GOES INTO MOLARS A dentist in good practice uses over $1000 worth of gold every year in filling teeth. Some prepare their own gold, getting it from a United States mint, and then making it chemically pure. Others get from the gold beaters, but the greater part obtains it from dental supply firms……. ORAMENTAL BUTTONS Ad for Syrup of Figs Ad for Pearline Ad for Potash Ad for Lovell Arms Co. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/marion/newspapers/hamilton85nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 51.8 Kb