Marion County AlArchives News.....The Marion Herald October 11, 1888 ************************************************ 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 howven@sbclobal.net January 29, 2011, 4:01 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History October 11, 1888 Microfilm Ref Call #520 Microfilm Order #M1992.0964 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE MARION COUNTY HERALD “DIEU DEFEND LE DROIT” VOL. IV HAMILTON, ALABAMA, THURSDAY OCTOBER 11, 1888 NO. 27 THE HERALD SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in advance $1.00 Six Months in advance $0.50 Three months in advance $0.25 In club of ten or more, $0.80 each ADVERTISING RATES One square, first insertion $1.00 Each subsequent insertion $0.50 Liberal reductions on large advertisements The Marion Herald – by the Herald Publishing Co DANIEL WILLIAMS, Editor NATIONAL TICKET For President, Grover Cleveland of New York For Vice-President Allan G. Thurman, of Ohio For Congress, Sixth Congressional District – Hon. John H. Bankhead It strikes us that in raising the point of no quorum against each other daily Congressmen are acting like a lot of children playing “last tag” --------------(national political commentary and news)-------------- It is whispered around here that CHAS. F. CURTIS will run for Congress against Capt. BANKHEAD. If Mr. BANKHEAD can be beat by anybody, we think MR. CURTIS can do it. – [Winston Herald[ Yes, and Mr. CURTIS will wish that he had not heard the whisper – if it ever does reach his ear –after he is consigned to his political grave and covered so deep with democratic ballots that even Gabriel’s horn would fail to arouse him. The people have tried BANKHEAD and are satisfied with him, and he will represent the sixth district as long as he will accept the position, or until he is called to the United States Senate. Circuit Court of Perry County adjourned on Wednesday morning after sentence was passed upon JOHN HOLINESS for murder. HOLINESS was sentenced to be handed on Friday November 23rd………….. A REVISION OF THE PRESENT TARIFF LAWS Comparing the corn crop of the south for several years we have…….. These figures shows a steady increase without a single exception for the late five years, the gains in that period being an even 100,000,000 bushels. The great value of this growth of corn production not only on the farming interests, but upon all liens of southern business, can hardly be overestimated. Very rapidly indeed is the south diversifying the agricultural interests, and with this will come a steady increase in southern prosperity. Ad for McLean’s Liver and kidney Balm A GRINDSTONE TRUST An Alabama paper published the following notice: Married at Flintstone, by the Rev. Samuel WInstone, Ephraim Grindstone to Emiline Sandstone, both of Limestone. Look out for a lot of small Grindstones. Ad for McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balm BIRMINGHAM ITEMS Editor Herald: I thought perhaps your readers would like to read some news from Birmingham so I send you a few items. Frank M. Iron, the defaulting clerk of the city Court, who left Birmingham last January, has returned to be tired. He misappropriated about $13,000 and lost it in speculation. He says he wants to serve out his sentence and begin life again. He surrendered himself in London a short time ago. Last Wednesday night little Courtney Watts, a bright boy about nine years old died from the effects of an overdose of morphine, which has been sold for quinine by the mistake of a drug clerk. As soon as the mistake was discovered medical assistance was called in, but it was too late. A very disastrous fire occurred here Saturday morning about 4:30 o’clock. A three-story brick building was entirely destroyed, and a frame building on each side were considerably damaged. The fire is supposed to have originated in a laundry in the first story, and had gained considerable headway before the alarm was given. The fire engine arrives too late to save the brick building, but did effective work in saving the neighboring houses. Some of the occupants barely escaped with their lives. A gentleman by the name of Weatherly, and his sister and niece, Jumper from the third story, and were very seriously injured. Mr. Weatherly and his sister may die, but the little girl will recover. The loss is estimated as about $25,000; insurance about $18,000. An unsuccessful attempt was made Friday evening to burn the Louisville & Nashville railroad shops while the workmen had gone to supper. Mr. JOHN M. WEBB and Dr. H. SANCHE, of Birmingham went to Jacksonville, Fla. some time ago to treat yellow fever by electro-libration, a new method discovered by Dr. Sanche for treating diseases. They report that they have treated about 75 cases with complete success, although the board of health would not permit them to use it in the hospitals. Since the yellow fever excitement has subsided, the coming election is the principal topic of conversation. Everything here looks democratic. In the last county election, this county went democratic by about 4500 majority. I will close, as I suppose I have written as much as you will have space to publish. Success to the Herald. DEM. O. CRAT Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting held on Saturday the 3d day of Nov. for the purpose of examining teachers who propose teaching in the public schools of the county. Also for the organization of a Teachers institute in the county. All teachers interested are requested to attend. R. S. BOTTOMS Co. Supt. Ed. Ad for McLean’s Medical Almanac and Rev. Dr. Irl Hick’s Storm chart and Calendar for 1889 ALABAMA ITEMS Alexander City excited over the discovery of gold in the vicinity. Three prisoners escaped from the jail at Gadsden one night recently. The building of a Governor’s mansion is generally advocated by the state Press. The grand jury at Cleburne County found forty true bills at its late session. Gadsden appears to have an organized bank of burglars as several houses have been robbed recently. The state Fair is likely to be postponed to the 23d inst. This is on account of the yellow fever excitement. The republicans have nominated Frank H. Threet for congress from the first district to oppose Hon. Richard Clark. Col. Ben F. Keiser has leased the Bullock County Reporter office at Union Springs for a term of year. We bid our friends goodspeed. The merchants of Tuscumbia took advantage of the quarantine to make the citizens of that town pay exorbitant prices for provisions. Ex-treasurer J. P. Beard of Marshall County is a defaulter. His bondsmen have compromised the indebtedness by paying $1,000 to the county. J. H. Franklin, of Selma paid Mrs. John L. West of Marion $12,000 amount of insurance policies due upon the life of the late Rev. John L. West. Judge Box was to hold Court at Gadsden last week for judge Tally’ because of the death of a prisoner in Ashville jail he was quarantined and no court was held. Macon County circuit court sent A. P. Cameron for five years to the penitentiary. He was convicted of an attempt to assassinate Nat Tompkins of Tuskegee. Track laying commenced Thursday afternoon on the Huntsville branch of the Birmingham Mineral Railroads at Village Springs. A force of about thirty men are at work going north towards Chepultepec. About ten o’clock yesterday morning W. T. White, a colored miners, was instantly killed and Tom. Sanders another colored miner was badly hurt by slate falling on them from overhead in the Wolf Den mine of the Pearson Warrior coal Co of his place. – [Index} …………………… ITEMS FROM HALEY’S Mr. Editor: Will you please allow me space in your valuable paper for a few items? The future of North Alabama is brighter today than ever in the past. Churches and schools are being and have been established all through the mountains of this great and grand old state, and the children from that quiet, generous people, fresh from their wanderings amid nature, full of a great desire to drink deep at the fountain of knowledge; and with minds peculiarly adapted to receive the grand truths of science and literature, are being instructed in the ways of a liberal education. And in all Marion County we do not know of a place more desirous of educating their children than are the people of Haley’s. Last week we had the pleasure of attending the closing exercises of Mr. K. D. TIDWELL’S school, and we seldom, if ever, witnessed the closing out of a term in the county that was a greater success, or that exhibited more encouraging signs of future good. The good people for miles around turned out do honor to their school and to show that they were in sympathy with it, and that they would support a good school. The people were all in a good humor, and children did much better than was expected of them, and everything passed off in the very best manner possible. The original speech by WM. T. MITCHELL was excellent, and developed the fact that he had not neglected his studies, and that he possessed the elements of success and that if he should be given the opportunity he will add his name to the already long list of Alabama’s gifted statement. His speech would have done honor to older and more experienced heads, and our citizens are proud of him. The speeches on the tariff by MAT HALEY and DEEM ATKINS were excellent. The former spoke in favor of a law, and the latter of a high tariff. The speech on prohibition by K. D. TIDWEELL was fine effort and exhibited great study and though on the part of the speaker. The writer delivered a short address on the subject of education. Many others deserving of mention, but we will not encroach upon your valuable space any further. GUESS Ad for McLean’s Strengthening Eye Slave -------------- The yellow fever at Decatur has taken a change for the worse since our last. Dr. W. B. BLACK, Dr. W. G. GILL, Dr. R. V. WILLIAMS and ED BOOKER have died besides several negroes. The scourge has been remarkably fatal with the medical; fraternity only one of the five who were stricken with the fever has recovered. The four above named were among Decatur’s’ best and most useful citizens, men who were ever ready to respond to the call of their fellow man whine in distress, and by their act of love and kindness toward suffering humanity they forfeited their lives. Decatur has suffered too in the loss of useful citizens among the refugees. Of these who refugeed and died was BOB STUART, a noble, kind-hearted gentleman. Bob was well known by the writer and all who knew him will sustain us when we say that he was kind and generous to a fault, and that he was the noblest work of God, an honest man. Peace to his sleeping dust. Jacksonville has a large number of new cases daily, but the death rate is not so great. The fever has subsided to all other places out side of the Florida towns. Ad for McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier Ad for McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balm – cough syrup TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE You will take notice that I will be at the following places on the following days for the purpose of collecting the taxes, to wit: Reids Shottsville Bexar Camp’s Rye’s Hamilton Factory Kimbroguh’s Clark’s Howell’s Pearce’s Baccus Texas Winfield Guin Pikeville SECOND ROUND “ Tax payers please meet me promptly and be prepared to settle your taxes M. M. FRAZIER, Sheriff ELECTION NOTICE To the Electors of Marion County: You will take notice that on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1888 to wit: Nov. 6th, 1888, I will cause the polls to be opened at the several election precincts in this county for the purpose of electing the electors for President and Vice-President of the United States and a member to Congress from the sixth Alabama District. This Sept. 27, 1888 M. M. FRAZIER, Sheriff ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The State of Alabama, Marion County Probate Court of said County, Sept. 13th, 1888 Whereas W. R. H. LODEN, administrator of the estate of JOHN LOCKRIDGE, deceased, has filed his application in said court for a sale of the lands described therein, belonging to the Estate of said decedent, for the purpose of distribution, upon the ground that the same cannot be equitably divided among said heirs, and the 31st day of Nov. 1888 has been appointed for the hearing of said application. The non-resident heirs and all persons in interest will take notice of their application, the nature and time for hearing the same, and they are herby notified to appear before said court on said day of Nov. 1888 and contest said application if they think proper. WALTER H. MATTHEWS, Probate Judge. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Sept 20, 1888 Notice is hereby given that the following named 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 Court of Marion County, Ala., at Hamilton, Ala. on Nov. 24, 1888, Hd. No. 13668 JOHN WILLIAMS, for the N? ¼ NE ¼ Sec 8, and NW ¼ NW ¼ Sec 9 T 9 R 13 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: JORDAN T. MILLER, of Hamilton, Ala. LOYD J OZBIRN, of Hodges, Ala; MUNROE M. OZBIRN, of Hodges, Ala., and JESSE JOHNSON of Hodges, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register PAGE 2 THE HERALD Published Every Thursday by the Herald Publishing Company At $1.00 per Annum -------------(general news items)--------------- AN OCEAN LONGING – (poem) A STRANGE PHOTOGRAPH – (short story with pictures) HELD UP BY ROAD AGENTS – Veteran Knights of the Box tell How it was Done (stage coach drivers tell stories) LARRY JEROME AND THE DRUISER – a Practical Joke that Came out Differently than was Anticipated A SERMON TO HUSBANDS PAGE 3 MYSTERIES OF A DAY – Notable Events Though Worthy of Being Recorded NINE WOMEN TO ONE MAN – And they as Beautiful as can be Found in the World – (Paraguay) THE ROMANCE OF A LETTER – A Narrative of the Strange Chance that Reunited Two Lovers IMPRISONED FOR LIFE – Little Linville Combs, the Kentucky Lad Who Killed is Sister Ad for Book – “Every Farmer’s Wife” Ad for Tower’s Fish brand Slicker – the best waterproof Coat ever made Ad for Marlin Repeating Rifle – picture of rifle Ad for Dr. Schenck’s Mandrake Pills Ad for Scott’s Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil Small advertisements PAGE 4 LOCAL DEPARTMENT Cool nights. Pretty weather for cotton picking. Over coats are now fashionable. Attend prayer-meeting tonight. Now is the time to subscribe for the Herald. Solicitor JONES was on hand at court this week interviewing the “Bully Boys.” Mrs. C. L. WHITE, of Detroit, the venerable mother of our fellow townsman, W. R. WHITE, is visiting relatives in town. JIM BURROWS the Lamar Co. desperado, died in Little Rock jail where he was confined a waiting trial for train robbery on the 8th inst. We were glad to meet Dr. W. W. WHITE of Allen’s Factory on our streets this week. Dr. WHITE was attending the county medical Association. SALLIE LEE, the infant daughter of W. R. WHITE was buried on last Friday at this place. Dr. M. H. KEY conducted the burial services. Dr. HOWELL, of Ireland Hill, gave us a pleasant call on Tuesday last. Dr. HOWELL is one of Marion County’s best physicians and most honored citizens. We had the pleasure of meeting quite a number of our friends from the country this week. We regret very much that the want of space prevents making personal mention of each one but will say that we are always glad to see them, and hope they will call often. We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to the marriage of Miss LOUISE BANKHEAD, the accomplished daughter of Hon. J. H. BANKHEAD, to Hon. W. H. TERRY, Congressman from South Carolina, which takes place at Fayette on the 17th inst. We wish the happy couple a pleasant voyage across the sea of life. The citizens of Hamilton were somewhat scared up on last Saturday on account of a rumor from Bexar that MARTIN GANN had yellow fever. Mr. GANN had a chill and has been having chills for some time and is now rapidly improving. Marion County is too healthy for yellow fever microbes to exist within her borders. The Medical Board of Marion Co. met on the 9th isn’t. there w a very good turnout and considerable interest manifested. Certificates were issued to Drs. J. W. HOWELL, J. B. GUIN, G. W. VAUGHN and L. H. VAUGHN. Other important business was transacted and it is to be hoped that much good may result from the organization of the Society. We want a correspondent at each post office in Marion County to give us the news every week on postal card, our space will not permit of a lengthy communication from each place. Hence we hope that all who write will confine themselves to a postal card, news from each post office will be of great interest to the readers and we hope that some subscriber of each office will comply with our request. Circuit Court convened on Monday last, Hon. H. C. SPEAKE presiding. The grand jury was empanelled with Mr. JESSE MCGAHA as foreman. Up to the time of going to press the following cases had been disposed of: J. P. PEARCE vs. JNO. R. COCHRAN, verdict for defendant ROY & BRO. vs. A. A., A. M. L. and W. L. WHITEHEAD, judgment by default for $239.47 KINKADE, WILLIAMS & CO. vs. M. D. L. SPEARMAN, judgment by default for $117.00 HALL, ORDWAY & MITCHELL vs. K. D. TIDWELL, Judgment for $143.91. Also the following state cases: State vs. G. P. R. R. co., Appeal, Judgment by agreement on file State vs. ANDREW GRIFFIN, selling liquor without license, not guilty State vs. MOSES FLIPPO, C. C. P., plea of guilty and fined $50 State vs. Same, selling liquor without license not pros State vs. JAS. FRY, retailing, plea of guilty and fined $50 State vs. BILL FLIPPO, C. C. P., jury and verdict of guilty and fined $50. According to the appointment Hon. J. H. BANKHEAD spoke at this place on last Wednesday. It would be useless for us to attempt to give a full report of the speech from the facts that it would occupy too much of our space, and again we are free to admit our inability to do justice to the eloquent gentleman. We will however, try to give some of the leading thoughts presented. He stated at the outset that the present canvass was made on the tariff question alone, the democrats favoring a reduction, while the republicans advocated protection. He showed the rate of duty on a long list of the necessary articles to be, on an average $47 on the $100, or in other words every $100 worth of goods used by the people they paid the manufacturer $47, for the purpose, as the republicans tell you, of enabling the manufacturer to pay the laborer a sufficient salary to enable him to support his family, and the proved from statistics, compiled by a prominent republican, that on an average, the laborer only receives $17 for the making of $100 worth of goods. He further stated that the manufacturer was guilty of obtaining money under false pretense by claiming $47 protection for the laborer while he only paid the laborer the sum of $17. His illustration in regard to the republicans calling the democrats free traders was very appropriate. He said “If there could be a man found who is in the habit of taking forty-seven drinks a day, and he came to the conclusion that he was drinking too much for his own, as well as his family’s good, that he would hardly be called a prohibitionist if he were to cut his daily allowance down to forty-two, yet, when the democrats introduced an endorsed the Mills bill, which only asked a reduction of the tax from forty- seven to forty-two percent, a great cry was raised and the democrats called free traders.” All in all Col. BANKHEAD’S speech was a most convincing argument in favor of tariff reform, and the effect it had upon his audience will be seen and felt on the 6th of Nov. We regret very much to chronicle the death of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. WEATHERLY which occurred on last Tuesday night. To the bereaved parents we extend our heart-felt sympathy. PUBLIC SPEAKING Hon. EDWARD DEGRAFFENRIED, the Cleveland and Thurman elector for the sixth district will address the citizens of Marion County on the political issues of the day at Hamilton on Monday Oct. the 22nd. Mr. DeGraffenreid will probably be accompanied by Hon. JOHN H. BANKHEAD. REMEMBER That the Muscles Shoals Baptist Association will meet at Russellville Friday before the First Sunday in November 1888 having been delayed a month on account of the yellow fever excitement. Have your Mission contributions good ready by that time. YOU WILL LIKE IT – Try the New Route THE K. C. M. & B. R. R. Now competed between Memphis and Birmingham, with branch to Aberdeen, Miss. It is many miles the shortest lien between points in the southeast, and Memphis and Arkansas and Texas, and all points northwest. The passenger train equipment of the new line is of the most modern construction coaches were built by Pullman Co., and are provided with every device necessary to insure the comfort and safety of passengers. Everything new and first class and no effort will be spared by the management to meet the requirements of the traveling public. Through tickets via this line on sale at all through tickets offices. For large map and time table giving full information as to through cards, connections, etc, address, J. E. Lockwood, G. P. & T. A., H. D. Ellis, Gen’l Agent, Pass’gr dep’t, 31 Madison St., Memphis, Tenn. HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL Prof. WM. FINLEY, Principal A School for both sexes of all grades. Fall term opens October 24th, 1888 and closes January 30th, 1889. Spring Term opens February 1st, 1889 and closes June 30th, 1889. Rates of Tuition Primary Grade, per month $1.25 Intermediate grade, per month 1.50 Advanced grade, per month 2.00 High School Grade, per month 2.75 Board Board of good quality, in good families, can be had at $7.00 per month. Young men or Ladies desiring to fit themselves for teaching or for business will receive instruction in all the modern methods. For further information call on or address the Principal or the President of the Board of Trustees at Hamilton, Ala. CAPT. A. J. HAMILTON, Pres., Board of Trustees. 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. 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 heretofore. B. W. RODEN GEO. C. ALMON, W. L. BULLOCK. ALMON & BULLOCK, Attorneys at Law, Russellville, 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. OAKLAND NORMAL INSTITUTE For young men and young ladies. The Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Latin, Book-Keeping, and all the lower branches, taught in a Natural and Practical manner. Board, Washing, Fuel, Coal oil and room well furnished at $7.00 per month, at Boarding House. For Catalogue or Information address G. A. or J. T. HOLLEY, Principals, Rara Avis, Miss Ad for Jesse French Piano and Organ, Birmingham, Ala. – picture of ornate organ ……..The following parties in Hamilton have our organs and will testify to their merits: Miss ELLA HAMILTON, Miss EMMA CAMP, L. J. CAMP, W. T. GAST, and Dr. WARREN GUYTON……….. Ad for McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment W. GUYTON, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Hamilton, Ala. Office at residence where he may be found when not professionally engaged. FERNBANK HIGH SCHOOL - Normal and Didactic, Primary and Advanced W. A. DUNN, Principal. Session for 1888-9 will open October the 1st 1888. Rates of Tuition: Primary grade, $1.25 per month Intermediate $1.50 per month Advanced $2.00 per month High School $2.50 per month. Advantages offered to young ladies and gentlemen who wish to prepare to teach and those who desire a more thorough preparation for business life than is attainable in commons schools. For information call on, or address the Principal of the school. Ad for Dr. Taylor’s Sure Chill Cure Ad for Silver Cream Cleaning powder CLARK, WHITE & CO., Dealers in dry goods, notions, ladies dress goods, clothing, hats, caps, boots and shoes. A full and complete line of Family Groceries kept in stock, together with different brands of flour, which we buy under Special Contract directly from the Mills at such prices as to enable us to compete with any house in the south, as to prices and grades. Drugs and Medicines, hardware, glassware, cigars, chairs, tinware, tobacco, candies, mattresses, queensware, snuff, bed steads, bed springs. Give us a trial and be convinced that in prices we are as low as the lowest, and for quality and style of goods, are unsurpassed. Guin, Ala. W. R. WHITE, Dealer in clothing and gents furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, and shoes, dry goods, ladies dress goods, family groceries, drugs and medicines, hardware, glassware, cigars, tinware, tobacco, candies, queensware, snuff, canned goods, and the justly celebrated Mountain Mills Cotton Yarn. I have in stock many articles not enumerated in the above, and all will be sold at prices to suit the times. All I ask is a trial to convince you that I am in prices as low as anyone, and for quality and style of goods, I am surpassed by none. Hamilton, Ala. Ad for Sanitary Clothing – and Sanitary Food for Infants, Battle Creek, Mich. Ad for National wire and Iron Co. illustrated catalogue - fence – picture of fence Ad for the Smalley Ensilage and Fodder Cutter – picture of cutter Ad for Bryant & Stratton Business College, Louisville, Ky. 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