Marion County AlArchives News.....The Marion Herald October 25, 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, 4:03 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History October 25, 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 25, 1888 NO. 29 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 Mr. Blaine is still the broken idol of his party. The inventor of Volapuk, Father Schleyer, is dead. He’ll be there. Who? Bankhead. When? On the 6th of November when the votes are counted. Blaine and Thurman are both in Indiana. One is pleading the cause of capital, the other of the people. No sane person will vote for Hanlin and free whiskey in preference to Bankhead and cheap clothes. The list of wrecks, bank failures, murders, suicides, defalcations and other crimes and casualties for the past week have been unprecedented in the history of this country. ------------------ Bankhead is a self-made man, and by his noble, generous and gentlemanly conduct has endeared himself to the people of his district to such an extent that we doubt if there is a man living who could defeat him for any office to which he might aspire, in this district. He will be returned by the largest majority ever accorded any man in the 6th district. SOME FACTS It seems that there are a few men in Marion County who want the law requiring the legal printing to be done in the county newspapers, repealed. At least we heard of a petition to that effect being circulated by a man who, according to the tax books, pays the enormous sum of sixteen cents inn to the general fund of the county annually. Now our books are open for the inspection of nay man, and the tax books are always open for inspection of the public, and if the amount paid the Herald during the last year were to be equally divided among the taxpayers of the county each one would have the fabulous sum of twelve cents to pay. And what does he get in return for the 12 cents? He is kept posted as to the condition of his county’s treasury, of the visit of the tax collector to his precinct to his taxes, of the assessor to assess his taxes, of an application for a decree to sell land for taxes, and of time and place of such sale, the two last mentioned being paid by the land owner and not out of the county treasury, and we would ask the petitioners how many unknown owners and non-resident owners are likely to see the notice when it its written and posted up on some black-jack tree on a path or road that is not traveled by a dozen people during the year? Now it would take one hundred such taxpayers as the one we referred to who is circulating that petition, to pay one cent toward the county advertising. When a man approaches you with such a document look at the names on the petition and ask yourself if they are among the large taxpayers of this county, and you will find that the majority of them are only paying a poll tax, which goes to the educational fund and not to the county treasury. Some of them have an “axe to grind.” How many have signed the petition we do not know or do we care, but we must say that we do not believe that the people of Marion County want any such a law. If they do, why did they have the very same law repealed after giving it a fair trial? If you want Bankhead returned to Congress you must come to the polls and vote for him. The republicans want Hanlin elected, and mark our prediction, they will turn out to the man. Be sure that you cast your vote for him, and to all you can to get others to come to the polls and then you will have done your duty to yourself, to your family, to your country, and to your God. ------------- FOR DEMOCRATS The Democratic National Committee is providing for the necessary expenses of the campaign by appealing directly to the people for contributions. …………………. Ad for McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balm ALABAMA ITEMS There is not a loafer in Moulton. There is not a vacant residence in Moulton. One by one the number of Fairs held in Alabama increases. The educational interests in this county is moving forward. New corn is being delivered in Moulton at 40c per bushel. There are two or three cases of whooping cough in Mouton jail. The output of coal at Pratt Mine during the past month was 84,000 tons. Samuel Pate, of Cullman County, raised a yam potato this year weighing 11 pounds. Hon. John N. Malone died in Athens October 3rd. In his death Athens lost one of her best citizens. ------- Jackson County will have a called term of chancery court on Dec. 4th to continue three days. Roger Q. Mills says: cards are a necessity and Bibles a luxury to the Republican Party and its motto is “Free poker and taxed Religion” Charley Gray, a brakeman, fell from a train one mile north of Holmes Gap last week and was instantly killed. He was supposed to be intoxicated. A special train was run from Birmingham to Fayette, Wednesday for the benefit of those invited to the marriage of Col. PERRY and Miss LOUISE BANKHEAD. Dr. Pepper refuses to make any charge for medical services rendered Gen. Sheridan in his last illness, saying every man in the north was Sheridan’s debtor. BIRMINGHAM ITEMS Ed Herald: As I promised in my last letter to your paper, I send you a few items of news from Birmingham. There was a small fire in a dance hall in Pigeon Roost, one of the negro precincts of the city, last Friday night. There came near being another fire in a jewelry store caused by a gas pipe bursting. Both were extinguished before very much damage had been done. Marriages seem to have become an epidemic in Birmingham. There have been several in the city in the last week. The Age and the Herald, the only two morning papers in the city, will probably consolidate. The consolidated paper will be called the “Age-Herald’ and it is hoped will bean improvement on both. Besides these Birmingham has two evening papers. The election for mayor will soon take place. There are one republican and three or four democratic candidates. Most of the democrats favor a convention for nominating one candidate for Mayor, to avoid a split. The Democrats of Birmingham and vicinity held a large meeting Saturday night. Gen. T. J. Holtzclaw was the principal speaker. The presidential campaign has been very quite. There were two runaways last Thursday in which a fine horse broke his leg and a negro driver was thrown against a post and killed. DEM O. CRAT. In Missouri the Agricultural Wheel is rapidly increasing and the Republicans are bidding for its vote. “His Satanic Majesty” of the Herald has been raising sheol in the office all the week because his best girl “went back on him” last Sunday. We have taken him under our especial care and hope that his lacerated heart will soon be healed. He is evidently improving very rapidly for his heart can be heard thumping against his shirt front as loud a s a flock of goats on a tin roof. A sad but old story that which comes from Six Mile, Bibb county and was published in the Dispatch of yesterday; two young men engaged in friendly sport; the old “unloaded” pistol is introduced; one of the young men points it at this companion with the remark “Now I’ll kill you” of course “he didn’t know it was loaded” he snaps it and his friend falls a corps at his feet. It is easy to draw the moral, but it is a moral that serves little purpose. It goes unheeded and nearly every day or week we record the sad story of the unloaded pistol. Col. Duncal P. Cooper, Col. Sparrel Hill and Col. John W. Childress have purchased the American newspaper and took charge Monday. Col. Cooper will be the Editor-in-chief. The paper will be Democratic but the Wattersonian idea will prevail in the treatment of the tariff question. The American has hitherto been a protection journal Col. Colier, who has been editor-in-chief will retire as will all former stockholders. Ad for McLean’s Little Liver and Kidney Pillets Ad for McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier Ad for McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment Ad for McLean’s Strengthening Eye Salve Ad for McLean’s Chill and Fever Cure NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Sept 27, 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. 27, 1888, Hd. No. 4994, ELLEN WALLIS, widow of JOHN J. WALLIS, for the NW ¼ SE ¼ and SW ¼ NE ¼ Sec 8 T 12 R 13 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: JAS. O. BOLIN, DAVID A. WHITE, WILLIAM T. WHITE, and WILLIAM E. RILEY, all of Pikeville, Ala. FRANK COLEMAN, Register NOTICE To Whom It May Concern: There will be a bill introduced in the next Legislature of Alabama to prohibit the sale, giving away or otherwise disposing of any spirituous, vinous or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters and beverages, within five miles of the following named places to wit: Wheeler’s Chapel Church and Camp Ground Church, both in Marion County and State of Alabama. This Oct. 15th , 1888 W. A. LEE J. W. MCGAHA J. B. SMITH J. M. WHITLEY and others 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)--------------- LIFE IN DEATH – (poem) AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS – (short story) A WOMAN’S WARDROBE – How to Dress Well on Fifty Dollars a Year, Provided You are Smart A LONG WALK “MOTHER’S JACK” A MOTHER’S JOY SAVED FOR THE REGUALR BOARDERS PAGE 3 MYSTERIES OF A DAY – Notable Events Believed worthy of Record A GRAPE SEED FRIENDS WHO HAD NEVER MET – Romantic Incident of the Great Michigan Prairie Fire WHY WOMEN WED – No Romance Whatever Nowadays in Finding a Husband DIED OF A BROKEN HEART LOG CABIN SUCCESS Ad for Tower’s Fish Brand slicker – best waterproof coat ever made Ad for Webster’s dictionary Ad for Dr. Schenck’s Pulmonic Syrup Ad for Scott’s Emulsion Ad for Champion Shot gun – picture of gun Ad for bicycles - $27 to $60 Ad for Diamond Dyes Ad for Paine’s Celery Compound Small advertisements PAGE 4 LOCAL DEPARTMENT Go to the Big Show at Winfield, Tuesday Oct. 30th. Howe’s New London Circus and Grand Free Menagerie will positively exhibit at Winfield, Tuesday, Oct. 30th. Rain. Muddy Roads. Leaves and cotton are falling. sEnd your children to school Go to prayer meeting tonight. Now is the time to subscribe for the Herald. Monday and Tuesday last were rainy, gloomy days. A flock of wild geese passed over Hamilton on Sunday. 40 First-class performers at Winfield Oct. 30 Mr. JULE POPE, of Guin, was in town on last Sunday. ED DEVOTE in Blood-Curdling Knife Act at Winfield Oct. 30 We had a pleasant call from Mr. W. B. BOSTIC of Winfield on last Monday. Mr. JOHNNNIE WHITE, one of Guin’s most promising young businessmen spent Sunday in our town. Mrs. J. A. HAMILTON visited her daughter, Mrs. J. S. CLEMENTS at Jasper last week. Mrs. W. R. WHITE and children are visiting relatives and friends at Vernon this week. Mr. G. B. MIXON is having a hall and another room added to his already neat cottage. W. T. GAST is the contractor. Don’t fail to See the Grand Free Entertainment. Give in front of the canvas immediately before the doors open at Winfield Oct 30. “Dad” LETCHWORTH, who is one of Marion County’s best carpenters made a flying tip to Birmingham last week to buy a bill of lumber. WM. H. BATCHELLER, The Champion leaper of the world, is with Howe’s London Show, at Winfield on Oct. the 30. Mrs. M. D. HAMILTON, and son, PAUL, returned home last week after an absence of several months visiting her sister, Mrs. M. M. FRAZIER, at Pikeville. Lalla Rookh, the Oldest Performing Elephant in America, 110 years old, will appear at each performance with Howe’s New London Shows at Winfield Oct. 30. Miss ELLIOTT KEY, one of our most intelligent and interesting young ladies who, by the way, enjoys the well-deserved reputation of being one of the best educators in North Alabama is visiting friends at Crews. Senor Deon Leon America’s Greatest Bareback rider, will appear and ride his swift-running Arabian hoe, Enin Bey, at each performance at Winfield Oct. 30. Probably the shortest session of Chancery Court ever held in Alabama was held at this place on last Thursday. The Chancellor arrived about 5 o’clock and convened court immediately on his arrival, and adjourned at seven and left on the mail back at five the next day. ANDY SWEENEY, the modern Hercules, and phenomenally strong man finishes his remarkable performance with heavy cannon balls by actually catching a 20 pounds ball fired from a cannon by a charge of powder at Winfield, Oct. 30 Hon. Edward deGraffenried was called home on urgent business sand consequently failed to speak at his place on last Monday. Mr. SHIELD, of Vernon, was present and spoke to the people who had assembled. This speech was clean and convincing, and we hope to hear him often before the canvass closes. Bro RICE will preach his last sermon on Sunday next before his departure for Conference, which convenes at Anniston on November 14th. We hope that a large audience will greet Bro. RICE next Sunday and would suggest that all carry their pocket books so as to be able to pay what has been promised to the missionary cause. Dr. W. GUYTON has had his house painted, which adds greatly to its appearance. The Southern Idea came to our office last week all home print. We are glad to see that the people of Franklin County are supporting their paper, and feel assured that if they will give it the support in the future that it deserves that NELSON will give them a paper of which they will be proud. NELSON C. WHITE, its Editor, is a mere boy, but a born newspaper man and we wish him unbounded success in the newspaper business. A Prominent Republican journal complains that the Democratic Administration has made money easy in order for a re-election. The Republicans are evidently sick. Congressman McMillin, of Tennessee, in his speech at Bridgeport the other night, showed his audience a “pay envelope” received by an employer of the Bridgeport Brass Company, whose wages that week had reached the munificent sum of $4.46. The next morning the workman was discharged. A YOUNG LADY’S SPOTLESS SOUL TAKES ITS FLIGHT Miss MARY PONDER died yesterday morning. She has been sick several days, and said from the beginning that her soul would soon take a flight to immortal fields of brightness. Several days ago, Miss MARY called the sad family to her bedside and told them all that she was going to die, that she was willing to leave this world, although she loved her people. She made several requests as to the course which different members of the family should take and told them that on Wednesday night she would bid a farewell to earthly things. She did not die Wednesday night, but Thursday she was much better. The family took new hope, but the young lady yet said that her life on this earth would be ended Sunday, today. Friday she was taken more seriously ill and constantly grew until yesterday morning, when she passed peacefully away at her father’s home, 2512 Second Avenue. The deceased had many friends in this city and all over Alabama, who will shed tears over her untimely death – [Herald] The subject of the above was a young lady just budding into womanhood. She was a native of Lawrence County and a niece of D. C. and JOURD WHITE, of the Moulton Advertiser. She follows a mother that preceded her only a few months to the “borun from whence no traveler ever returns’ She was known to the writer almost from her infancy, and we can truthfully say that she was one of nature’s noblest women. Her generous impulses, her amiable disposition, her purity of character, and her modest, unassuming manner made her a favorite wherever she was known. All who knew her will revere her memory and mourn her untimely death. To the grief-stricken parent and family we extend our heart-felt sympathy. 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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