Marion County AlArchives News.....The Marion Herald November 15, 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, 4:06 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History November 15, 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 NOVEMBER 15, 1888 NO. 32 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 Senator Barnum is said to be in a dying condition, and his death is expected hourly. Mrs. Jay Gould is said to be hopelessly ill, and her death is expected at any moment. A log of solid redwood was struck 140 feet below gravel, in sinking an artesian well at Watsonville, N. Y. London comes to the front with another White Chapel murder. It does seen as if the brutal murderer could be captured. The admission of Washington territory, Montana, Idaho, and the two states formed by the divisions of Dakota, may be looked for as the earliest acts of the 51st Congress, as their addition will ensure them twenty additional votes in the electoral college in 1892, and ten United States Senators. We may confidently expect the addition of five stars to the national flag before the adjournment of the 51st Congress. The Planter’s House in St. Louis, the oldest hotel there, and the one at which Charles Dickens stopped during his first trip to America, is offered for sale by its proprietor. It was completed about 1835 and though antiquated in construction, is yet ranked as one of the leading hotels in St. Louis. We print with pride to the result of the election in Lowndes County, Miss., our native county. Out of a vote of 1138 only 17 Republican votes were polled, and they were all at one box, Mayhew. We hope that ere another election that these seventeen renegades will have migrated to more congenial climes. Lowndes is the banner county of Miss., and may she always remain as such. That Cleveland is defeated there is no doubt, that the free trade plank that was slipped into the platform did the work there is no doubt, that Henry Watterson is in a great measure responsible for that plank being in the platform there is no doubt, and that the party will continue to meet with defeat so long as such men are in the lead is equally true……………. HE’S A DAISY – (someone contesting election results) Frank Silva, of Stockton, Cal, is slowly dying from consumption and knows it…………… -------------(election results commentary)------------ THE WAR IS OVER It is a very common thing for ex-rebels to be elected to office in this part of the country. In fact, it rather recommends a candidate down here to say he wore the gray; but such a record, it might be supposed, would bar a man from public trust up in New England. This is a mistake, however. A genuine “Johnny Reb” who fought all through the war on the Southern side, was elected Judge of the Probate Court at Waterbury, Conn. The other day. And the recipient of that honor was no other than our whilom citizen, Mr. ELLIS PHELAN, who now resides in Waterbury. Mr. PHELAN was at one time secretary of State in Alabama and is well remembered in this section. He married a Northern Lady, and moved to Waterbury a few years back………….. BIRMINGHAM ITEMS Ed. Herald: There is very little news this week except that of the election, which has been the principal topic of thought and conversation for some time. The news of Cleveland’s defeat was a great disappointment to almost everybody here. The city gave a democratic majority of 1454, which is nearly 400 less that that given in the August election. The falling off is due to a lack of interest. Much interest was manifested in the result of New York and Indiana, but no one seemed to care anything about the local result. By dark on election day large crowds had collected around the bulletin boards; and when it was learned that Cleveland had carried New York city by nearly 60,000 majority, the crowd went wild with enthusiasm, but when news of republican gains in that state began to arrive, the crowd was quiet, and what few republicans were present were afraid to cheer. The local papers exhibited great enterprise in getting out extra editions to report the election news. Since the presidential election is over, interest centers on the mayor’s election. The democracy of this city held an enthusiastic meeting last Thursday night at the criminal courtroom and decided to hold a convention to nominate a candidate for mayor. At the Opera House last Wednesday night a “spelling bee” was given for the benefit of one of he churches of this city. It was a spelling match between grown gentlemen and ladies. Prizes were given to the successful contests. The receipts amount to about four hundred dollars. The age and Herald have consolidated at last. The consolidated paper made its appearance on the 9th inst. A cold wave stuck Birmingham on last Friday night. Overcoats are now fashionable. News is rather scare this week. DEM O. CRAT LETTER FROM ARKANSAS Ed. Herald Seeing nothing from this part of the country in your columns I will endeavor to give your readers a description of the country, its products, etc Huntington, the city I live in, is a place of 3,000 inhabitants, situated thirty miles south east of Ft. Smith, and twenty miles east of the Indian territory. It is in the midst of a fine agricultural and mining section. The mines that surround this place give employment to over 500 miners who earn from two to four dollars per day. The mines were opened Sept. 1st 1887 when only ten men were employed. By January 1st, the output of coal, which is about 135 car loads, per day at present will be increased to 500 carloads per day. The quality is unexcelled. Wishing you success in all of your undertakings, I am Yours truly, L. H. The Springville post office was burglarized of a few dollars recently. ALABAMA ITEMS Gainesville held no election on the 6th inst. There are 15 prisoners in the Somerville jail. Birmingham is to have another cigar factory. Lawrence County gave Wheelers a majority of 520. The grand jury of Pike County returned 86 true bills. Sumter County has four students at the State university. There are but 5 cases in the Sumpter County Chancery docket. The new Bessemer furnace put on a force of 300 men recently. James Bridges was killed at Tuscumbia while attempting to couple cars. The Presbyterians of North Alabama met in Talladega on the 2nd inst. The Sumpter county grand jury found 60 true bills at tits recent sitting. Stephen Hart died in Henry County a few days ago, aged over 100 years. The Catholics are buying some valuable property in Jacksonville, Calhoun county. A new building for colored patients has been added to the insane asylum at Tuscaloosa. Burt Green, of Lawrence County lost a thumb and finger of his right hand in a molasses mill. W. J. Dudley, a bridge builder fell from the L. & N. bridge near Helena and was instantly killed. J. W. Burroughs escaped from the officers of Sumpter county recently while trying to secure bond. The output of coal at Pratt mines on last Friday was 3,942 tons For October the output was 92,000. Miss Mary Endicott, daughter of the Secretary of War, is to be married today to Joseph Chamberlain in Washington. The different railroads running into and through Birmingham take from the city on their engines daily, 350 tons of coal. A hunter in Walker County found two infants in a tree near Berry Station. One is white, and the other copper colored. Col. O. M. Hundley has been appointed chief superintendent of construction of the public building to be erected at Huntsville. Archie Cox shot and dangerously wounded David Vinson at Burleson on election day. Both parties were drinking so we are informed. Ed Martin set fire to the Moulton jail on last Friday night, with a view to burn out, but it was discovered into time to be extinguished and to prevent his escape. A revival meeting by the colored people of Geneva County broke up with a fight between two of the brethren, in which one was struck with a club and the other shot with a pistol. Mrs. Schumaker, a 17- year old girl, killed her husband, W. A. Schumaker, by shooting him in the heart. He had been drinking and insisted on her killing him. He was accommodated. The Huntsville branch of the L. & N. railroad will cross the Tennessee River at Manchester, and it is expected that by the first day of June through trains will be running between Huntsville and Birmingham. Ad for McLean’s little Liver and Kidney Pillets. NOTICE OF SUBSTITTION The State of Alabama, Marion County Probate Court of said county Special term Nov. 2nd, 1888 Whereas J. P. FORD, agent for G. N. STOKES, et al, has filed his application in said court for the substation of the following described real estate upon the tax sale record, to wit…(large land description)………It is assessed to unknown owner and sold in the year 1886 for the non-payment of taxes fees, and cost. This is to notify all parties in interest to appear before the Probate court said county on the 2d day of November and contest said application if they think proper,. Given under my hand this the 2nd day of November 1888. WALTER H. MATTHEWS, Judge of Probate ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE By virtue of a decree tendered in the Probate court on the 25th day of April 1888, and confirmed on appeal by judgment of the Circuit Court for said county at the fall term thereof 1886, I will, on the first Monday in December 1888 at the court house in Hamilton, Marion County, Ala. offer for sale to the highest bidder all the following real estate belonging to the estate of JOHN LOCKRIDGE, Deceased, viz…….(long land description)…… Also by a decree rendered in the Probate court on the 3rd day of Nov. 1888, I will offer the following lands lying in Franklin County, sale to be made at Burlason, in Franklin County on the 10th of De. 1888 viz….(long land description)……………. All of the above lands will be sold for one-third cash, balance in equal payments on one and two years time with note and at least two good sureties. Sales within legal hours, and be continued from day to day until all of the above lands are disposed of. All persons wishing to purchase either homes or mineral lands will do well to attend the sale and buy good homes to be offered on good terms. This Nov. 5th, 1888 W. R. H. LODEN, Admr. Ad for McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm Ad for McLean’s Chills and Fever Cure Ad for McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balm Ad for McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier Ad for McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment Ad for McLean’s Strengthening Eye Salve 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 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)--------------- It is not generally known, but it is nevertheless true, that the average length of hum life is increasing. Fifty years ago the average duration of life in Great Britain was thirty years, and now it is forty-nine. This is an increase of over 60 percent in the average length of life in fifty years. The change is ascribed to greater knowledge of the laws of health and improved sanitation. A PRAIRIE HOME OF A BUTTERFLY – (poem) MISS DENNY’S TELESCOPE – EELS AS POISONOUS AS VIPERS SPOLIED BY BEING LIONIZED THE SECOND CORN PALACE – Sioux City’s Latest Unique Architectural Undertaking AUNT CRANDALL RESIGNS – Live in Watch Hill Lighthouse for Twenty Years VERY NOVEL ADVERTISING PAGE 3 MYSTERIES OF A DAY – Notes More or Less Remarkable Added to History A CAT AND TOAD STORY PROHIBITION IN GEORGIA – A Public Dispensary Where Liquor May Be Obtained ALIVE INSTEAD OF DEAD THE CURIOUS MANISTEE FISH THE QUEST – (poem) HUMOROUS – (jokes) Ad for Paine’s Celery Compound Small advertisements PAGE 4 LOCAL DEPARTMENT See legal advertisements in this issue. Now is the time to subscribe for the Herald. There was considerable ice on Monday morning. Marion County’s office vote gives Bankhead 402 majority. “Who is she?” is the all absorbing question in Hamilton. Capt. A. J. HAMILTON has our tanks for an excellent fish. The North Alabama Conference convened at Anniston yesterday. Mrs. W. T. GAST is, we are happy to state, able to be up, but still very feeble. GEORGE WEEKS, who was shot at Winfield by one of the Howe circus gang, is rapidly improving. Capt. DAN COOPER has the thanks of the editor for one of the finest apples we have seen this season. Mr. LUTHER GILMORE has moved to Hamilton and will stay in the Probate office for Judge MATTHEWS. Mr. OSCAR FULGHAM returned from Huntsville where he went to cast a democratic ballot on last Saturday. W. H. KEY, Esq. made a flying business trip to Bexar this week. He reports that section of the county in a flourishing condition. Mr. JAMES GUYTON who has been connected with the Herald as a compositor left on last Monday to accept a position at Sulligent in a store. We wish him success where ever his lot may be cast. Rye’s precinct in making the returns left off the Congressional candidates which reduced Bankhead’s majority 45. Had all voted who went to the polls, and returns been made for the same, Bankhead’s majority would have been at least 500 in Marion County. Mr. ROBERT BROWN, who lived six or eight miles north of his place, died on yesterday morning of paralysis. Mr. BROWN was one of our oldest and most respected citizens. We trust that his spirit has found rest in that haven where pain and death are felt and feared no more. We have received a very interesting communication from Fernbank, Lamar County, and regret very much that its extreme length precludes the publication of it. We are always glad to have the news from the different section of the country, but owing to our limited space, we must insist on our correspondents being brief. Mr. JOHN WINSTEAD gave us a pleasant call on yesterday. It is with great regret that we announce that Mr. WINSTEAD will soon move to Texas to live. Alabama will lose one of her best citizens, and Texas gain one of which she may justly be proud. He ordered the Herald sent to him. May his fullest expectations be realized in his adopted State. The voting precinct of Kimbrough gave Hanlin 13 votes and Bankhead none. Now the reason of the was that there was not a democratic ticket on the hill This box usually gives a rousing majority for the democrats, and would have none so on the 6th, but no one was able to remember the names of the electors. The school at this place is rapidly increasing, but is not near as large as it should be. We can see no reason why Hamilton should not have first-class school, one that will be an honor to the state. The present teacher is a perfectly competent man, and is giving perfect satisfaction. Send your children to school and give them a thorough education and then you have done your duty to them, and not until then. Hanlin wants a seat to Congress so badly that he will, we are informed, try to get a republican congress to give him the one that the voters of the sixth district said that they did not want him to have. We know that the republican party is corrupt but we cannot believe that they were so lost to honor as to steal Bankhead’s seat and give it to Hanlin. We think that the best and most appropriate seat that can be given a man of Hanlin’s mental caliber, would be in a cell at Tuscaloosa. The Alabama Enquirer is one of the newsiest papers that comes to our office. The mechanical work of the Enquirer is under the supervision of our old friend and brother typo, Harry S. Morrow, who is a first-class adjuster of the movable alphabet and a kind generous gentleman. Long may Harry and the Enquirer live. W. R. H. LDOEN, an administrator of the estate of JOHN LOCKRIDGE, deceased, has some 8,000 acres of valuable farming and mineral lands advertised for sale in this issue. Now is the time to secure a good home or valuable mineral lands at your own price. The sales will take place at the court house door in this place on Monday December the 3d and continue from day to day until lands situated in marion County are sold and that land lying in Franklin county will be sold at Burleson, beginning on Monday December 10th and continue from day to day until sold. Sheriff FRAZIER will start out on his last round for the collection of the state and county taxes due for the year 1888 on the 26th instant. When he has made his last round, and you have failed to pay your taxes, do not blame the collector if there is a fee attached to your tax, for the law says that they shall become delinquent. Meet him promptly and avoid extra costs. We learn that one of the mormon elders made application to a certain congregation in this county for the use of their church to preach in. It is with pleasure that we chronicle the fact that such request was denied without a dissenting voice. If the citizens of the county would deny the wretches food and shelter, it would not be long until we would be rid of them. We have printed several kinds of blanks for the use of Justices of the peace, such as warrants, attachments, subpoenas, etc. which we propose to keep constantly on hand. Send in your orders. NOTICE I, J. P. FORD, late Tax Assessor of Marion County Alabama, hereby give notice that I will apply to the next season of the general assembly of Alabama for the passage of a special law, authorizing the payment to me, the sum of three fourths of the amount of commission received by me for assessing the state, county, and poll tax of Marion County for said year. Said amount above stated is to compensate me for the assessment made by me for said year 1887, which was burned in the court house on the night of the 30th of March 1887, for which I received no compensation. NON-RESIDENT NOTICE The State of Alabama, Marion County Probate Court To ASA and MARY WARREN: Affidavit being filed in my office that the said ASA and MARY WARREN are non- residents of the state of Alabama and that their address is unknown. This is therefore to notify you and all persons in interest that an application will be made in the Probate Court of said county on the 2d day of December 1888 for an order to substitute the record, and copy of a certain deed of conveyance for the original deed and record thereof, which have been lost or destroyed the original deed offered as a substitute purporting to have been executed by WILLIAM and ELLEN HEAD to WILLIAM HEAD, at which above named time you may appear and contest said application if you think proper. Witness this November 13th, 1888 WALTER H. MATTHEWS, Judge of Probate 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. 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 Tar Wine Lung Balm ESTRAY NOTICE Strayed from my residence 2 miles north of Hamilton on the night of Oct. 24th a dun and white pided calf (male) about five months old, had a small bell on when he left no ear marks. Any information leading to his recovery or the return of the calf to me will be suitably rewarded. JAS. WIGINTON. 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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