Marion County AlArchives News.....THE MARION HERALD September 22, 1887 ************************************************ 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 December 31, 2010, 3:47 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archvies And History September 22, 1887 Microfilm Ref Call #520 Microfilm Order #M1992.2223 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE MARION HERALD VOL. III HAMILTON, ALABAMA, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1887 NO. 24 THE MARION HERALD JAMES S. CLEMENTS, Editor Hamilton, Alabama Thursday September 22, 1887 Subscription Rates – One copy, 1 year, in advance $1; six months fifty cents. Sample copies free. Advertising rates – One square first insertion, one dollar; each subsequent insertion, fifty cents. Liberal reduction will be allowed on large advertisements. PROFESSIONAL CARDS W. W. CALLAHAN, Attorney at Law – Hamilton, Alabama, will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. W. H. KEY. Attorney and Counselor at Law, Hamilton, Alabama. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. B. R. FITE. Attorney-at-Law, Hamilton, Alabama. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. Special attention given to the collection of claims. FRANK SAUNDERS, Photographer. Successor to A. R. HENWOOD, Aberdeen, Mississippi W. A. YOUNG Attorney at Law, Vernon, Alabama will be present at each sitting of the Chancery, Circuit and County Courts of Marion County Dr. B. W. RODEN, A Botanic Doctor. Will be at Allen’s Factory on Saturday before the first Sunday in each month for the purpose of treating Chronic Diseases. I practice for cash and cash only except in cash where my patients have been prompt in their payments in retofore. B. W. RODEN GEO. C. ALMON, ED. P. ALMON. ALMON & ALMON, Attorneys at Law, Belgreen, Alabama. Will practice in Franklin County and all adjoining counties, and especially in Marion; also in the Federal Courts at Huntsville and in the Supreme Court at Montgomery. W. L. BULLOCK. Attorney at Law – Belgreen, Alabama offers his professional services to the people of Franklin, Marion and other adjoining counties. Mr. BULLOCK will regularly attend the Circuit Court of Marion County. MCQUISTON & HEISEN, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants, Aberdeen, Miss. Dealers in the Celebrated Steel Brush and Improved Cotton Bloom-Lummus Gins, Feeders and Condensers and the Southern Standard and Eclipse Cotton Presses, Also the Old Hickory and Hickman Wagons – the best made. Liberal advance s to merchants and farmers. More Sunday ball players were arrested in Birmingham on 28th. ---------- A few more days and the Kansas City will be running through trains from Birmingham to Memphis. Then would it not be a wise thing for our farmers to give some attention to truck raising? As they can find a ready market for all they can raise. “Decatur is rejoicing over her prospects of becoming next in size to Birmingham” says an exchange. “Judging from the speed she is now making only a few years will elapse before she can rejoice in being second to no town in Alabama.” ----------- The corn crop is safe and said to be very good but the cotton has been considerably damaged and a half crop is all that can be expected. Now if our people can be induced to exercise proper economy in the use of this corn, Marion County will not be forced to pay other places to raise her corn and then pay railroads to haul it. More than forty years have elapsed since the first State Fair was held in Alabama, and in all those years she has never witnessed one half so grand and magnificent as the one to be held in Montgomery in October. The fair has been gotten up and will be held under the management of the Agricultural Society, and exhibits from nearly all the counties of the state are going to be there. The farmers are manifesting an unusual amount of interest in the matter, in several localities they have organized and are working admirably. Now, in the mean time when all the sister counties are getting ready their exhibits by which to make known their wealth, numerous advantages and vast resources to the public, what is Marion going to do? She cannot afford to remain inactive and take no part in this matter, when every county in the state is expected to do their part in order that success may be assured. The honor of the state is at stake, and this fact alone should the people with new zeal and make each individual feel that he is, and should be interested. Montgomery is going to do her whole duty in regard to this matter, and don’t’ you fret about that part of the Fair. The first and best thing for you to do is, to stop and ask yourselves this question: “Will Marion be represented?” If so, it is time some preparations were being made if you are interested in the advancement of your county and wish to see her emerge from her lethargic state of inactivity and begin to ascend the hill of progress and prosperity. A FASCINATING GIRL – by F. W. Robinson – (short story) Ad for Simmons Liver Regulator THE LABOR PARTY – from Moulton Advertiser There are some rumors of Yellow Fever at Pensacola. The cholera is still prevalent at Malta and in portions of Italy. PAGE 2 THE MARION HERALD Published Every Thursday Hamilton, Alabama UNTO THE HILLS – (poem) THE LEAK – How the Leonard’s Fount It, and How it was Stopped THE MINOR ARTS – Why No Industry, Be it ever so Humble, Should be Considered Trifling THE DIFFERENCE – A Highly-Moral Fairy tale about Two Strawberry Venders STURGEON FISHING – Comparatively Unknown Facts about an Existing Business CRIMES IN FRANCE – Extracts from a report Issued by the French Minister of Justice COLLEGE-BRED WOMEN – Some of the New Occupations Proposed for educated Young Ladies ROSE-BEDECKED MULEES – What is Considered the Height of Fashion Among Mexico’s Senoritas A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING NEW YORK FASHIONS – Stylish Novelties in Straw Hats, Parasols, and Polonaise HIGH ARE IN NEW YORK ARISTOCRATIC SOCIETY PAGE 3 HOME AND FARM To brighten stove-zincs, rub with kerosene ALBANY BREAKFAST CAKE – Six eggs, one quart of milk, one teaspoonful of salt, a half teaspoon of soda, dissolved in hot water. Stir in corn meal to make a thick batter and bake in quick over – [Baptist Weekly] To wash colored table linen use tepid water with a little powdered borax; wash quickly, using but little soap; rinse in tepid water containing boiled starch; dry in the shade, and when almost dry, iron. ---------- PLAIN LIGHT ROLLS: Take a piece of dough when making light bread, add to it two tablespoonful of sugar, half a cup of lard, one egg, and flour to make a stiff dough, let rise and bake in a hot oven. – [Louisville Courier– Journal] Encourage eh boys and girls to make a little money for themselves, with fruit, chickens, hens, etc, and let them have the spending of it. If they make a few mistakes at first, they will learn wisdom by it. -------- CURRIED KIDNEYS: Take one teaspoonful of curry powder, one of flour, a little pepper and alt, into a smooth paste. Split the kidneys, spread the paste over them, and fry in as little butter as possible. Serve hot, on fried snippets. – [Cincinnati Times] ORANGE AMBROSIA: Slice oranges and sprinkle with sugar. Let them stand for about an hour. Then take a glass dish and put a layer of organs in the bottom, then cover with a layer of grate cocoanut, then a layer of organs. Continue in this way until the dish is full, cocoanut on top. This is delicious. – [Household] ------------- ABOUT DAIRY BUTTER – Why Is Should be Fully As Good as the Product of the Creamery BREAKING THE NEWT GENTLY HOW TO SELECT A WIFE Ad for Waltham Dust Proof Watches Ad for Prickly Ash Bitters Ad for Swaynes Ointment Ad for Mikado Braided Wire Hair Roll Ad for Ko-Ko-Tulu chewing gum Small advertisements PAGE 4 THE MARION HERALD – Published Every Thursday by the Herald Publishing Co. COUNTY DIRECTORY WALTER H. MATTHEWS Judge of Probate L. J. CLARK Circuit Clerk W. R. H. LODEN Sheriff and T. C. M. M. FRAZIER Treasurer J. P. FORD Tax Assessor W. H. KEY Regis. Chancery JOHN ARNOLD Co. Supt of Ed. W. W. WHITE Representative R. W. CASHION Coroner Rev. WESLEY STIDHAM County Surveyor JASPER N. GREEN County Surveyor Commissioners W. R. HALL W. T. BISHOP J. J. KUYKENDALL L. M. ALLEN TOWN AND COUNTRY The melon crop is fast fading away. Cotton picking is progressing rapidly. All are invited to attend church tonight. Come one and all. Mr. ELISHA VICKERY of near Ur was in town the first of the week. Mr. G. B. MIXON has opened up a stock of new goods at Hackleburg. Mr. S. A. REID of Texas, Ala. was in to see us on last week. The Kansas City will be running through passenger trains by October 6th. Mr. I. C. BEASLEY of Glen Allen was in town on last week and gave the Herald a call. Our deputy sheriff, Mr. CALVIN WEATHERLY spent several days of last week in the western portion of the county. Mrs. G. B. MIXON we regret to say has been very unwell for some time. We hope she may be speedily restored to her former health. Messrs. WHITE and COOPER after spending several days at Birmingham and Fayette C. H. returned to Hamilton on Saturday last. MR. J. L. WHITE whose illness we mentioned on last week we are pleased to say is again able to be out and attend to business. “Gleaner” answers to the roll call this week and comes forward the local news from his little town. Is it possible that Hackleburg is the only town in Marion Co. that can send us the local news? The first bale of new cotton raised in Marion County passed through town the first of the week. The cotton was raised by Mr. BILL NORTHINGTON who was carrying it to Aberdeen. Another “Wild Cat” met its fate on last Friday night not far distant from this place. We learn that the still formerly belonged to Mr. BUCK POPE but when destroyed was the property of some parties residing in Mississippi. A revenue collector, accompanied by six or seven marshals cut the still in pieces and then set fire to the house, making a clean sweep. BALUS WILLIAMS, a resident of Marion County, was shot and instantly killed by a party of U. S. Deputy Marshals near Belgreen on 14th inst. Deputy Marshal JOHN BARRETT had a warrant for the arrest of WILIAMS and met him in Belgreen, but thought best to let him get out of town when the drop could be had on him and he would give up without making any resistance. So after WILIAMS left town BARRETT summoned WILL DOBBS and RICHARD CLEERE and the three men started in pursuit. He was overtaken about two miles south of Belgreen. Mr. CLEERE had, by going through a rear way, gained the front of WILLIAMS while BARRET and DOBBS at the same time advanced from the rear. WILLIAMS had his gun with him, a double barrel, and when ordered by CLEERE to hold up his hands, instead of doing so raised his gun and endeavored to shoot CLEERE, but the weapon snapped at this juncture he received a couple of loads in the head and back, DOBBS having fired both barrels of his gun. CLEERE then fired and WILLIAMS fell dead. The affair is a very sad one and one much to be regretted. After a thorough investigation by the Coroner’s jury the men were acquitted of all blame and discharged. The Jasper Headlight says: “There are people in Alabama who firmly believe that it is to sacrilege to remove coal from the beds. They say that the Almighty placed it there for the purpose of burning up the world on judgment day. If this was the case hell would be started in Walker County.” ---------------- WIGGINS is still declaring that we are going to have a fearful storm on 28th, one that will carry destruction in its wake and be attended with great loss of life and property. This may all prove true, but it is an evident fact that WIGGINS don’t know nay thing about the matter, and our opinion is that he should be waited on by a vigilance committee and soundly thrashed for frightening women and children. “Mr. S. Loehr has been all over North Alabama and northeast Mississippi and reports finding Wheelers as thick as dog-fennel all over the section in which he has traveled. Mr. L. requests his brother Wheelers to pay no attention to the jug-maker LOYD, who writes for the Marion Herald, as he cannot be relied on. – [Alabama State Wheel] The above nonsensical squib in the form of advice is not to be tolerated emanating as it does from one who is about as well acquainted with Mr. LOYD as with the organization to which he belongs. Now to give you an idea concerning the recent tour made by this old man, we will just say that he is the same LOEHR who passed through Hamilton a short time back and at which time was cooking for an engineering corps engaged surveying a line of road from Sheffield to Aberdeen. He says our friend LOYD is a jug-maker, and for this reason alone he must not be trusted. In this as in other things the old man has been misled. The LOYD that occasionally writes for the Herald is not a jug-maker but one among the best and most substantial old farmers of Marion County, and a genuine Democrat. As to LOEHR, we hardly know what to think about him, we suppose however, that he is a very fair cook and at one time was thought to have been a solid Democrat but by keeping bad company the old man was led away from his first love and is now resting under the shadow of the Allen wing and warning wheelers to steer clear of LOYD, or any other Democrat as to that matter. HACKELBURG ITEMS Hackleburg, Ala. Sept. 17th, 1887 Dry and dusty. Some sickness in our neighborhood, but none serious. Our protracted meeting closed on Wednesday night. We think the meeting was very profitable as there seven converts and six accessions to the church. There was some little behavior, such as sparking in the dark among the boys and girls, or that is, a few individuals was guilty of the above. Therefore we have set apart the 4th Sabbath in this month as the day for these individuals to meet at the church house and wind up their courting on that day, as they can attend preaching and ay attention to the sermon. There was also a certain young man there on Saturday night very drunk, but cause no disturbance that we know of. GLEANER “I want to thank you” writes a young man to B. F. Johnson & Co., Richmond, Va. “for placing me in a position by which I am enabled to make money faster than I ever did before.” This is but a sample extract of the many hundred of similar letters received by the above firm. See their advertisement in another column. Russellville received her first bale of new cotton on 3rd inst. The howl about high rents are increasing daily – in the “booming” towns. FROM BULL MOUNTAIN Bull Mountain, Ala. September 13th, 1887 Well, Mr. H. C. and Co as you refuse to defend Wheeler principles, I feel disposed to give you the same advice that you gave me at the stat. I would advise you to read and inform yourself on Wheelerism, and I would advise you to subscribe for your State Wheel paper and you will learn that I have been telling you the truth. You Wheelers were to meet in convention at Birmingham on 16th of this month to adopt the Union Labor platform, and of course it has been adopted. Hear what your Wheel paper says about the delegates. “Delegates must be willing to pledge themselves to support the platform of the party before they can participate in the proceedings of the Convention.” So you are no longer Wheelers, but members of the National Union Labor Party. At the wind up of his call for the convention he says” “And there organize, arm and equip ourselves for the great campaign of 1888.” And again, “The Union Labor party is rallying its forces in every state, organizing for the coming battle of 1888.” Can’t you see that it is nothing but a political trick and a Republican one at that? In all the grievances brought by the Wheelers, I have never seen one brought in opposition to a high tariff. No, that is a sugar stick of your masters – the Republicans, and consequently must not be tackled. And it is this that does more toward building up monopolies and oppressing the people than any other thing in the government. Now, if you will ready your Wheel paper one month and there is one drop of Democratic blood in your veins and you don’t’ repudiate Wheelerism from A to Z I will conclude that your are a fit subject for a lunatic asylum. I must give you one more extract from your Wheel paper. “Now Wheelers, when you hear a man kicking politics in the Wheel you can set that man down as a fool that needs teaching or as a violent partisan that is unworthy your confidence.” “H--, ye prodigal sons, wandering from your Father’s House, spending your substance with harlots in a foreign land, feeding on the husks of the swine, Return ye, return ye, to your father’s house. He will embrace you in his arms and put a chain of gold about your neck, and shoes upon your feet, and will even kill the fatted calk to make merry on account of your return.” But, I expect the elder brothers will object to conferring places of honor for trust upon you until you shall have proven your loyalty to the family relations by obedience for a season. I. J. L. GRAND AND PETIT JURORS The following is a list of the grand and petit jurors drawn to serve at the next term of the Marion County Circuit Court: GRAND JURORS: LEE WEATHERFORD, JOHN W. OWEN, A. D. MITCHELL, JOHN M. COLEMAN, W. A. WEEKS, W. W. WHITE, JOSEPH STUCKEY, J. G. DONALDSON, G. W. HARBIN, W. C. GANN, JOHN R. PHILLIPS, GORAN CANTRELL, ABE SHIREY, W. A. HALL, and A. M. JONES. PETIT JURORS – FIRST WEEK JOHN STUCKEY, R. A. WEBSTER, JOSH HILL, JAMES ADKINS, HALBY PALMER, HARRISON MORGAN, BURNEY BROCK, PERRY GREEN, PETER R. CLEMENTS, J. A. NORTHCUTT, C. L. HALEY, THOMAS NIX, JOHN F. LOWE, I. J. LOYD, WM. BURLASON, BABE SHOTTS, JOHN B. WOOD, A. L. SMITH, R. S. BOTTOMS, AARON KELLY, BURR CANTRELL, GID GREEN, A. J. HAMILTON, T. J. FARRIS, W. H. ESTIS, R. P. SPANN, R. E. DUNN, A. M. DICKINSON, JOSEPH WILEY, and M. M. COX. A liberal use of printers ink is a safe investment and one that will always return a handsome dividend – if you have anything to sell – advertise. ESTRAY NOTICE Notice is hereby given that JOHN W. HUGHES has taken up about his premises and posted before S. CAUDLE, Exff, J. P. in and for said county according to law on the 21st day of August 1887. One black horse mule, about 15 years old, appraised at $50.00 and has filed the papers in this office for record as the law directs. WALTER H. MATTHEWS, Judge of Probate The Marion Herald – One Year for One dollar – The only paper published in the county NON-RESIDENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Marion County HAMILTON and WHITE, pltffs Vs JOHN KIRKSEY, Deft W. R. H. LODEN, garnishee Before me as Justice of the Peace, this 3rd day of September 1887 came the plaintiffs in the above entitled cause, and it appearing that property belonging to the defendant has been levied on by virtue of a garnishment issued from my office, and the garnishee have answered indebtedness and that the said defendant is a non-resident of this state. It is therefore ordered that notice of said garnishment by attachment be given to the said JOHN KIRKSEY once a week for three successive weeks before the 27th day of October 1887 in the Marion Herald, a weekly newspaper published in said county, on which day he must attend or judgment may be rendered against him JOHN F. COOLEY, Justice of the peace NON-RESIDENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Marion County LUCY LAWSON Vs JAMES LAWSON In Chancery at Hamilton 12th District, Northwestern Chancery Division In this cause it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of the complainant that the said JAMES LAWSON is a nonresident of the state and that his particular place of residence is unknown and further that in belief of said affiant, the defendant is over twenty-one years of age. It is therefore ordered by the Register that publication be made in the Marion Herald a newspaper published in the town of Hamilton in said county for four consecutive weeks requiring him the said JAMES LAWSON to answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 30th day of September 1887 or in thirty days thereafter, a decree pro confesso may be taken against him. Done at office in Hamilton this 29th day of August 1887 W. H. KEY, Register NON-RESIDENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Marion County ELIZA JOHNSON Vs JACKSON JOHNSON In Chancery at Hamilton 12th District, Northwestern Chancery Division In this cause it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of the complainant that the said JACKSON JOHNSON is a nonresident of the state and that his particular place of residence is at Quincy, in the state of Mississippi and further that in belief of said affiant, the defendant is over twenty-one years of age. It is therefore ordered by the Register that publication be made in the Marion Herald a newspaper published in the town of Hamilton in said county for four consecutive weeks requiring him the said JACKSON JOHNSON to answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 30th day of September 1887 or in thirty days thereafter, a decree pro confesso may be taken against him. Done at office in Hamilton this 29th day of August 1887 W. H. KEY, Register STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, Florence, Alabama. T. J. MITCHELL, PH. D. President. Superior Advantages. This Institution offers superior advantages for the Professional Training of Teachers in all grades of school work. No Further Examination. The completion of any one of its three courses of study entitles the student to teach in any of the schools of the state without further examination. Tuition is Free. To those preparing to teach, tuition is free and good board in pleasant private families cost only ten dollar a month. Session opens September 20th. The next session will open on the above date. Requests for Catalogues and other information will receive prompt attention. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land office at Huntsville, Ala. August 5th 1887 Notice is hereby given that the following named settlers have file notice of their intention to make final proof in support of their claims, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge of Marion County, Alabama at Hamilton, Ala. on September 26th 1887. Hd No. 9077 MALACIAH BURLASON for the SW ¼ of NE ¼ and NW ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 20 T 10 R 12 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: W. R. H. LODEN of Hamilton post office, JAMES C. WEATHERLY Chalk Bluff, EPHRAM W. ARMSTRONG and THOMAS BURLASON of Pearce’s Mills, Ala FRANK COLEMAN, Register CONSOLIDATED NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala. August 24th 1887 Notice is hereby given that the following named settlers have filed notice of their intention to make final proof in support of their claims, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or in his absence the clerk Circuit Court Marion County, Ala at Hamilton, Ala on October 22nd, 1887, Hd. Viz: No. 6518 WILLIAM R. SELF for the S ½ of NE ¼ Sec 32 T 10 R 12 West. No. 3143 THOMAS BURLASON for the SE ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 29 and NE ¼ of NE ¼ Sec 32 T 10 R 12 West. They name the following witnesses to prove their continued residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: THOMAS BURLASON, MALICHI GC. BURLASON, JAMES F. BURLASON, FRANCIS M. HOWELL, WILLIAN N. SELF, E. W. ARMSTRONG, JOSEPH T. ARMSTRONG, all of Pearce’s Mills, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register Ad for Comfort Corset Ad for Automatic Rug Machine - Ladies why spend weary weeks making rugs with the old fashioned hook, when in a few hours the same work can be accomplished with our new automatic rug machine. Makes rugs, lap robes, mittens, etc. It works rags or yarn. A full line of yarns and rug patterns in stock. Machine and terms to agent by mail for $1.00. New Store and New Goods. I have just receives a new and complete stock of clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods – Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes – Dry goods, Ladies Dress Goods. Family Groceries, drugs and medicines, hardware, tinware, stationery, canned goods, candies, glassware, queensware, tobacco, snuff, cigars, and the justly celebrated Mountain Mills Cotton Yarn. All will be sold at prices to suit the times. Highest prices paid for Cotton, wool, furs, dry hides, beeswax, poultry, and all country produce. Very Respectfully - W. R. WHITE, (Post office Building) Hamilton, Alabama Ad for Champion Lamp Ad for the Palmer Boss Church – picture of churn – Largest barrel church factory in the world. It makes more butter, a superior quality of butter, a harder, better grained butter, than any other churn sold. No Church works so easily. No Churn cleans so easily. It keeps out cold air; it keeps out hot air; it is perfect so they all say. Ask your dealer for the “Palmer Boss Church.” And if he does not keep it, send to us for circular and testimonial letters. H. H. palmer & Co. Rockford, Ill. Ad for Palmer Washer – picture of washing machine – ladies and laundries should investigate this machine at once. It will save you time, labor and money. The only washer built on the true principle. Will save its cost in three months. You have same control of clothes as with your hands and wash board and will wash them in half the time, as you can use hot suds while rubbing them, without putting your hands in the water. Don’t spoil your hands and temper or allow your laundries to ruin your clothes with acids. Ask your dealer for “The Best Washer” or send of circular to H. H. Palmer & Co., Rockford, Ill. Ad for The Ithaca Gun – Damascus Steel Barrels – Best English Twist Barrels - $35 –picture of gun File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/marion/newspapers/themario125nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 26.3 Kb