Marion County AlArchives News.....The Guin Dispatch January 5, 1889 ************************************************ 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 March 27, 2010, 11:06 pm AL Dept Of Archives And History January 5, 1889 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE GUIN DISPATCH PAGE 3 (?) – PAGES MISSING SOMEWHAT STRANGE – ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS OF EVERYDAY LIFE A BICYCLE LOCOMOTIVE – The Novel Invention Which A Maine Company is Building REMINISCENT OF A GREAT SPENDTHRIFT HARNESSING NIAGARA’S FLOOD A FAILURE IN CANDY EATING CAN ANIMALS COUNT CAN CYCLONES BE CONQUERED A CREDULOUS FARMER A VERSATILE MAN NEVER TO GO AGAIN A fact in relation to the death of Washington not generally known may be stated. The day after the death the clock in the Masonic Lodge in Alexandria, of which he was a member, was set at the hour and minute of his demise. Then the clock was stopped, and it has never been permitted to run nor have the hands been moved since. – Washington Star Cheapest and best – German Dictionary of 624 pages for only 1 dollar – A first- class dictionary at a very small price…Book Publishing Company, 134 Leonard Street, New York City Mother’s Friend – makes Child Birth easy if used before confinement. Book to “mothers” mailed free. Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta GA. Sold by all druggists A philosopher’s face is never found on a base ball player, examine them. Ad for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Chicago is the city where people go who are anxious to be repaired. Ad for Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets No amount of wealth sets one free from obligation to work Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla As for Scott’s Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil Ad for Chichester’s English Pennyroyal Pill (many other small ads) PAGE 4 THE DISPATCH Guin, Alabama Issued Every Saturday COURT DIRECTORY Circuit Court meets on the 2nd Monday after the 4th Monday in March and September County Court meets on the 1st Monday in each month. Probate court meets on the 2nd Monday in each month. Commissioner’s Court meets on the 1st Monday in February and August, and the 2nd Monday in April and November. COUNTY OFFICERS Judge – WALTER H. MATTHEWS Clerk – L. J. CLARK Sheriff – M. M. FRAZIER Treasurer – J. P. FORD Tax Assessor – T. J. PARIS Coroner – J. A. SHAW TOWN AND COUNTY – Paragraphs For Dispatch Readers to Peruse Write it with a 9. Sociables had the inside track in and around Guin last week. W. H. KEY, Esq. of Hamilton was in town Wednesday. Dr. W. L. MORTON, of Vernon was in the city Mona. Drs MORTON and GUIN paid Vernon a visit on last week. Mrs. WATSON BROWN visited her husband at this place on last week. Patronize the men who advertise in the Dispatch. A matrimonial boom has been sweeping over the state for the past two weeks. Messrs. MCDOUGLE and WALKER are two of the hardest worked men in Guin. Mr. J. J. POPE is now engaged in the lucrative business of fox hunting. Mr. PRIERSON LANGSTON is again out and able to attend to business after a short illness. Mr. W. R. WHITE, of the firm CLARK, WHITE & CO. was in town on business last week. Messrs. KIRK & BLACK are erecting an office inside their cotton yard. Part of the material is on the ground for Mr. G. S. JONES’ new residence. Mr. MCDOUGLE, father of the depot agent at this place, was in town this week. Mrs. W. F. GREEN after spending a few weeks at Pikeville, returned to her home at Jasper on last week. Misses IDA and EFFIE HAMILTON and WILLE MATTHEWS of Hamilton spent part of last week at this place. Mr. W. F. GREEN, the talented young editor of the Jasper Protectionist, spent part of last week in our town. We received a communication from Mississippi on last week, but for want of space could not publish it. Mr. GEORGE WILLETT, of Pikeville, dropped into see us on last week, and brought with him a list of new subscriber. Thanks Mr. BROWN, of Tuskaloosa (sic) county has purchased a lot from P. M. CAUDLE on Main Street and will erect a store house on it at an early date. Mr. J. J. LETCHWORTH passed through town on Monday last en route for Birmingham. Mr. L. is one of the best mechanics ever seen in this section. Our young friend and former typo, Mr. JAMES GUYTON called to see us on Tuesday last. He will return to Hamilton, and enter school. Success to you, Jim. MARRIED – At the residence of the bride’s father in Fayette County, on Dec. 24th, Mr. LEE SHAW and Miss MARY WIMBERLY. They are burdened with the best wishes of the Dispatch. We were pleased to meet our friend MR. JAMES M. GAST, of Isbell, in town last week. The Maj. as he is familiarly called, was once a citizen of Marion, and has many warm friends in the county. He will move to Russellville in a short time. OUR HAMILTON LETTER Christmas holidays are past and the fun is over with A new year now begins, and we should look back on the past and consider the improvements that have been made and endeavor of make greater progress this year. As this is not a campaign year and no particular issue at stake, we should not become too much addicted to “political reverie,” but ever work for every industry or anything that tends to the advancement and edification of the county in general. Christmas passed off every quietly at this place – had we lost our calendar, I doubt whether we would have known the day. Wedding bells are still ringing at Hamilton. Married at the residence of Mr. R. W. CASHION, Miss NORA CASHION, one of Hamilton’s accomplished young ladies, to Mr. WILLIAM HUGHES. May they live a happy life, And when from earth taken, Be loving husband and wife, And at last be saved in Heaven. During the past year Hamilton has lost quite a number of its fairest daughter, and if things don’t change some of the boys will leave soon. Some of them are singing “O, for a hand to rend the veil from human hearts and eyes!” – especially some of the clerks. Mr. J. J. LETCHWORTH, contractor of Capt. HAMILTON’S store house has finished, and left for St. Clair County, where he will do some work. “Dad” is a real clever fellow, and we hate to see him leave. “When shall we town meet again.” Mr. J. J. POPE, of Guin, was in town yesterday. C. We want to make the Dispatch a home paper and our friends through the county will confer a great favor on us if they will inform us of any matters of interest transpiring in their neighborhood. Any news item, such as marriages, deaths, etc. sent us will be most highly appreciated. Give us your assistance in this matter, and thereby enable us to make the Dispatch a county newspaper in the fullest meaning of the term. Mrs. HOLLIS, wife of Dr. HOLLIS, of Sulligent, was thrown from a wagon and killed on last week. Report is that the unfortunate lady was returning from a party given somewhere in the neighborhood and when hear home the wagon ran over a stump throwing her out and inflicting injuries from which she died in a few minutes. OTHER LOCALS See substitution notices in this issue. The building boom shows no sign of letting up. Chickens and eggs find a ready market in Guin. Mr. L. J. CLARK returned from Hamilton on Thursday last. We received a pleasant call from Mr. J. L. GILMORE, of Hamilton, on Thursday last. Mr. J. F. WHITE and his two little------ECTOR and HOSMER, were in town this week. Every farmer in Marion county should visit Guin and see what inducements are offered him to trade here. Everywhere all over town is heard the grand chorus of industry played by the sturdy artisans with hammer and saw. When the Legislature meets we hope to see some steps made toward remedying the present iniquitous road system. If you wish to sell what you have in the highest marker, and buy what you need in the cheapest marker, come to Guin. Mr. W. H. FOWLER, who has been superintending the Guin mill at this place, will leave for the country five miles north of town on Monday next to take charge of the Melton Mill. Mr. FOWLER has faithfully served the people of Guin, and there are few better “millers’ in the country. BILL KING, mail carrier n the line between Hamilton and Aberdeen, Miss at the time some registered mail was lost last March, has been arrested and carried to Birmingham, charged with the theft. The letters destroyed contained something over $100 and were intended for Messrs. LODEN and CLARK, of Hamilton. J. W. BAIN & CO. Guin, Alabama. Livery and Feed Stable. Propose to keep a First-Class Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable - horses, buggies, hacks, wagons, etc for the public at reasonable rates. Drivers furnished. J. F. COLLINS J. A. SHAW. COLLINS & SHAW, Contractors and Builders, Guin, Ala. All work entrusted to our care will receive prompt attention. P. M. CAUDLE, Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Guin, Ala. A full line of canned goods always on hand. THE TWO GLASSES – Anonymous (Poem) BEAR CREEK BUDGET N. C. WHITE, of the Southern Idea, passed thrown town one day last week. W. R. LONG, of Lynn, Ala. was in town last Sunday. Miss BELLE MITCHELL, JOSIE MILLER, C. L. HALEY and family, of Haleyville, were in town Sunday, visiting friends. DAN GILBERT, a King of the Grip, was in town yesterday interviewing our merchants and soliciting orders for hardware. Dr. LANG C. ALLEN, of Florence, is here looking after his interests in property in and near this place. Mr. L. C. ALLEN left Florence today where he will open a real estate office. Florence is said to be on a bouncing boom. W. H. FLIPPO has moved into his new residence. Mr. JOHN TIDWELL has commenced work on his store and residence. The lads and lasses of Bear Creek seemed to enjoy the Xmas holidays very much, judging from the number of evening parties, sociables, etc given in the vicinity. All went merry as a marriage bell, and while some danced and made merry those that did not were no doubt enjoying themselves, whispering the low sweet accents of love, or laying plans for further happiness, which plans we hope may be fully consummated. Our pleasant and genial friends, Mr. JOHN DIXON, telegraph operator at this place, leaves for Sheffield tomorrow to accept a position at that place tendered him by the L. & N. R. R. We all are loth (sic) to part with him, yet judging from what little we have seen, we think John will return on a visit occasionally. A. Ad for Webster’s Dictionary Ad for Mme. Demorest’s Reliable Patterns Ad for Mme. Demorest’s Sewing Machine - $19.50. (picture of sewing machine) Ad for Coleman’s Cotton presses JONES, LANGSTON & Co. Guin, Alabama Dealers in General Merchandise. Dry goods, dress goods, prints, flannels, hats, caps, boots, shoes, etc. Groceries, sugar, coffee, syrup, canned goods, Tobacco and cigars. Our motto is quick sales and small profits. Give us a call and learn prices before making your purchase elsewhere. CLARK, WHITE, & CO., Dealers in General Merchandise. Dry goods, prints, muslins, flannels, yarns, hats, caps, crash notions, etc. coffee, sugar, flour, and a full line of canned goods, tobacco an cigars. Guin, Ala The Protectionist, A large 8 page Republican newspaper, published weekly at Jasper, Alabama. A bold and fearless advocate of the true principles of the Republican Party. It invites the support of all Republicans, and promises to give them a clean, bright, and newsy paper, and one that is neither afraid nor ashamed to stand up for its principles. Subscription one dollar a year. Sample copies free. Agents wanted. Address – The Protectionist, Jasper, Ala. Note. W. F. GREEN, late of Marion county is the editor of the Protectionist, and will appreciate the support of his friends in Marion county and everywhere else. The above cuts are excellent pictures of “M. Quad” and LUKE SHARP” the celebrated writers who contribute to the Detroit Free Press, the best literary paper in the United States. The Free Press is a large eight page, seven column newspaper and the regular price is one dollar per year. Club Offer. We will send the Dispatch and the Detroit Free Press for $1.60 per year for both papers. We make this offer to new subscribers only. 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