Jefferson-Lowndes County AlArchives Biographies.....Houghton, William R. May 22, 1842 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carolyn Golowka http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00012.html#0002972 May 28, 2006, 7:49 pm Author: “Memorial Record of Alabama,” Volume 2, published by Brant & Fuller in Madison, WI (1893), pages 281-282 W. R. Houghton, eminent as a lawyer of Birmingham, was born in Heard county, Ga., May 22, 1842. When he was seven years of age, his parents moved with him to what is now Lee county, Ala. At the age of eighteen he commenced to teach school, and taught until the breaking out of the war, and the, in April, 1861, he entered the Confederate service, enlisting in the Columbus (Ga.) Guards, which was assigned to the Second Georgia regiment of infantry, and known as company E. He went in as a private, and, in 1864, was made one of Gen. Longstreet’s scouts, and served as such until the war closed, taking part in the following battles: Seven Pines, Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Spottsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor, and in all the battles around Petersburg and Richmond, and was paroled at Appomattox. He was wounded seven times, seriously at Malvern Hill and second Manassas, and slightly at Chickamauga and elsewhere. After the war he commenced to study law, and was admitted to practice in 1866, and located first at Haynesville, Ala., where he remained fifteen years, and then, in 1888, he moved to Birmingham where he has since practiced. He belongs to the Masons but is not connected with any church. He was married in December, 1875, to Anna M. Streety, daughter of John P. Streety, of Haynesville, Ala.; his wife died in 1883, leaving one son, Harry Houghton. W. R. Houghton’s father’s name was William H. Houghton, who was born in Greene county, GA. He was a lawyer and moved to Alabama in 1849, and served as secretary of the state senate. He also served in the Indian wars of 1836, and died in 1878. He married Eliza A. Bennett, and to them were born five children, who lived to maturity, of whom three now survive: W. R., M. E., and Mrs. B. L. Brooks, of Austin Tex. Additional Comments: William R. Houghton married Anna Mary Sreety on December 21, 1875. According to her tombstone in the Hayneville Cemetery, Lowndes Co., AL, Anna was born April 23, 1856 and died November 23, 1882. Her mother was Eleanor A. McCall. William and Anna had another child, Helen Streety Houghton, born November 30, 1876. Helen died March 10, 1877 and is buried in the same lot with her mother. William married 2nd Sarahetta Corley on December 17, 1887, Lowndes Co., AL marriage book B, page 330, married by W. D. Judge, JP. William is in the 1900 US Census, Jefferson County, living in Birmingham, again widowed. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/jefferson/bios/houghton22nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 3.2 Kb

Pickens County AlArchives Military Records.....Richey, Robert Caldwell October 1863 Civilwar Company D, 12th Mississippi Cavalry ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joseph M Senyk msenyk@crosslink.net May 25, 2006, 3:50 pm R. C. Richey Muster Roll Paper R. C. Richey Pvt, Co. D, Armistead's Reg't of Cavalry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, dated June 5, 1864 enlisted Oct ?, 1863 where Pickensville, Ala by whom Capt. Ferguson Period War ... Remarks: Died from accidental gun shot wound, Camden, Ala Oct 20, 1863 Photo: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/pickens/photos/military/civilwar/other/richey36nmt.jpg File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/pickens/military/civilwar/other/richey36nmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Russell County AlArchives Photo Place.....Historic Marker - Horace King (side 1) ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Christine Thacker CGT714@aol.com May 21, 2006, 12:27 pm Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/russell/photos/historic3513gph.jpg Image file size: 51.9 Kb Horace King Horace King Born September 8, 1807, near Cheraw, South Carolina, Of African and American Indian Ancestry. Slave of JOHN GODWIN, Bridgebuilder. Supervised First Dillingham Street Bridge, 1832-1833 Freed by Act of Alabama Legistature, 1846. Member Alabama House of Representatives, 1869-1872. Successful Contractor-Builder in Chattahoochee Valley. Died in LaGrange, Georgia, May 27, 1887. Erected 1979 File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/russell/photos/historic3513gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Russell County AlArchives Photo Person.....King, Horace ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Christine Thacker CGT714@aol.com May 21, 2006, 12:24 pm Source: Unavailable Name: Horace King Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/russell/photos/king3512gph.jpg Image file size: 37.2 Kb Horace King HORACE KING a slave of JOHN GODWIN was construction foreman for the first Dillingham Street Bridge in 1832. When he and GODWIN introduced the "Town Lattice" Bridge design into the Chattahoochee Valley. KING built most of the early wooden bridges spanning the river, including those at West Point, Eufaula and Fort Gaines-Franklin. After GODWINS death in 1859, he rasied a monument inscribed: "In lasting remembrance of the love and gratitude felt for his lost friend and former master". File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/russell/photos/king3512gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Russell County AlArchives Photo Place.....Dillington Street Bridge (Alabama Side) April 2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Christine Thacker CGT714@aol.com May 21, 2006, 12:21 pm Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/russell/photos/dillingt3511gph.jpg Image file size: 26.7 Kb Do not know when this Bridge was built. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/russell/photos/dillingt3511gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Russell County AlArchives Photo Place.....Historic Marker; Confederates Set Fire To Lower Bridge April 2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Christine Thacker CGT714@aol.com May 21, 2006, 12:18 pm Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/russell/photos/historic3510gph.jpg Image file size: 57.1 Kb Confederates Set Fire To Lower Bridge Early in the afternoon of April 16, 1865 the first major act in the Battle of Girard-Columbus took place. Union General EMORY UPTON sent the First Ohio cavalry charging down old Crawford Road to capture the Dillingham Bridge. Confederates on the Georgia side had had prepared for the Union tatic by removing the bridge's flooring and placing turpentine-soaked cotton along the lenght of its superstructure. Confederate Colonel C.C. McGEHEE crawled out on the wooden framework and set it ablaze. When they saw the bridge burst into flame the First Ohio broke off its all-out charge. Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Phenic City-Russell Co. Chamber of Commerce 2004 File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/russell/photos/historic3510gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Lee County AlArchives Photo Place.....Salem Historical Marker , Other Side May 2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Christine Thacker CGT714@aol.com May 21, 2006, 9:11 am Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/lee/photos/salemhis3509gph.jpg Image file size: 58.5 Kb Salem, Alabama Founded 1835 Among the earliest settlers were the families of HENRY CROWDER, Dr. D.W. FLOYD, CHARLES NELMS, W.W. BURT, GEORGE HEARD, JOHN ASKEW, MOSES PRUITT, and Dr. McCOY, Rev. F.L. CHERRY, leading Historian of East Alabama's first 50 years, Wrote that the town was laid off in 1836 by BENJAMIN H. BAKER, Dr. ERASTUS JONES and B.S. MANGHAM. A schoolhouse was built in 1837, Professor SHEPPARD, the first teacher, was followed by Professor SANDERS in 1838. Academies for the girls and boys. Baptist and Methodist Churches and a camp meeting ground were early additions to the community. A stagecoach stop was located on the West side of town. A "Picnic" ground popular for public gatherings probably saw its most exciting day in 1856 Presidential rally . By 1855, railroad service had been established from Salem to Opelika and Columbus, Georgia. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/lee/photos/salemhis3509gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Lee County AlArchives Photo Place.....Salem Historical Marker May 2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Christine Thacker CGT714@aol.com May 21, 2006, 9:09 am Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/lee/photos/salemhis3508gph.jpg Image file size: 76.1 Kb Salem, Alabama Founded 1835 Local tradition maintains that a District Courthouse was built in Salem to serve upper Russell County. The building still stands. When Lee was created on December 5, 1866, Salem became a part of the New County and recieved the second highest vote total for seat of government. The first three Lee County Probate Judges came from old Russell County. Two and one half miles East of this site is WACOOCHEE covered Bridge, the last remaining 'KISSIN" Bridge in Lee County and one of a very few found in Alabama. This one span 75 foot town lattice bridge was built not later than between 1865 and 1880. It has been fully restored by the Lee County Commission. Erected by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Lee County Historical Society 1979 Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge Lee County, near Bleecker (off of U.S. 280/431, east of Salem) Ps in 2005 a tree fell on this bridge and destroyed it, they hope to restore it but have heard no more about it. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/lee/photos/salemhis3508gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Monroe County AlArchives Court.....Chisholm, Richard P. December 12, 1832 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Teresa Chisum Ellison tellison9@yahoo.com and Donna Fountain donse55@yahoo.com May 17, 2006, 11:54 am Source: Monroe County - Old Courthouse Records Written: December 12, 1832 Richard P. Chisholm The State of Alabama Monroe County > to the Sheriff of said County greeting whereas Edward L. Smith hath complained on oath to me Asa Hammond, a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, that Richard P. Chisholm is justly indebted to Edward L. Smith and Henry L. Allen partners in trade by the name of Smith and Allen in the sum $185.01 an oath having also been made that the said Richard P. Chisholm is about to remove himself out of this state so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him and the said Smith and Allen having giving bond and security according to the direction of the acts in such case made and provided we therefore command you that you attach the estate of the said Richard P. Chisholm if to be found in your county or so much thereof responsible on security as shall be of value sufficient to satisfy the said debt and cost according to the complaint and such estate so attached in your hand so to secure or to provide that the same may be liable to further proceedings thereupon to be had at the circuit court to be held for said Monroe County at the courthouse of said county on the 3rd Monday of March next so as to compel the said Richard P. Chisholm to appear and answer the above complaint of the said Smith and Allen. When and where you shall make known to the said court how you have executed this said writ. Witness Asa Hammond Esquire Justice of the Peace in and foresaid county the 12 day of December in the year of our Lord 1832 and of American Independence the 57th. $76.04 for value - Rec.d Claiborne March 5, 1832 Also to recover the sum of $104.21 due by account for goods, wares, and merchandise sold and delivered and for cash paid - out and extended Test Asa Hammond, Justice of the Peace Rec'd December 13, 1832 - Geo. L. Medlock, Sheriff by virtue of the written attachment, I have levied on 5,000 pounds seed cotton more or less as the property Richard P. Chisholm this 14th December 1832. Signed by George L. Medlock, Shff Signed by William Tarlton, Dp. Shff (Deputy Sheriff) The plaintiff and defendant have settled the levy on the cotton. I can find no other property to levy on. March 12, 1833 Signed by George L. Medlock, Sheriff File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/monroe/court/chisholm147gwl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 2.9 Kb

Macon-Elmore County AlArchives Obituaries.....Holloway, Jr., Dr. H. S. March 19, 1959 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patsy McCoy pmccoy@pacifier.com May 14, 2006, 12:02 pm The Tuskegee News Tuskegee, Ala. Thursday, March 19, 1959 Heart Attack Fatal To Dr. Holloway Dr. H. S. Holloway, Jr. practicing physician at Notasulga for the pass 13 years, died last Saturday afternoon enroute to a hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was 43 years of age and a native of Tallassee, Ala. Graveside funeral rites were conducted at 3:30 pm Sunday at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tallassee, with the Rev. U. L. Martin officiating. Active pallbearers were Hilton Bentley, Gilbert York, Harold York, Bobby York, Joseph York, and A. H. Hatchett. Honorary pallbearers were, W. B. Rea, T. M. Mahone, Ernest Bridges, E. P. Livingston, members of the Macon County Medical Society and members of the Macon County Hospital Staff. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Helen Marie Holloway: four daughters, Barbara, Marie, Jean and Stephanie, all of Notasulga: the parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Holloway, Sr., Tallassee; one brother, Noble Holloway, Tallassee; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Lydia, Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Mrs. Dickie Walker, New Market, Ala. Additional Comments: **Note** Not my line just sharing File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/macon/obits/h/holloway541gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Macon-Dale County AlArchives Obituaries.....Slaughter, Sr., Dr. Dow Perry March 19, 1959 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patsy McCoy pmccoy@pacifier.com May 13, 2006, 5:12 pm The Tuskegee News The Tuskegee News Tuskegee, Alabama Thursday, 3-19-1959 Dr. Slaughter, Native Of County, Passes At Ozark Dr. Dow Perry Slaughter, Sr. a native of Macon County and an Alabama Methodist minister since 1899 died last Sunday in an Ozark, Ala. Hospital after a long illness. He was born at Warrior Stand in South Macon County and made his home in this county until he reached manhood. He was a former district superintendent of the Pensacola, Eufaula, Selma and Montgomery Methodist districts. He preached for 49 years before retirement in 1948 and lived in Ozark where he held his last active pastorate. Dr. Slaughter had also held pastorates in DeFuniak Springs, Marianna and Pensacola in Florida and Andalusia, Auburn, Dothan, Mobile and Montgomery. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Ozark and teacher of the Men’s Bible Class and an honorary member of the official board of the church. Active in civic affairs he was a master Mason, a member of the Ozark Kiwanis Club and served as president of the Cowikee Men’s Club. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church at Ozark at 3:30 pm Tuesday and burial was in West View Cemetery. Additional Comments: **Note** Not my line just sharing File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/macon/obits/s/slaughte540gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Jefferson-Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Gov. William Hugh January 1, 1899 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Linda Ayres wwlsarandolph@aol.com May 13, 2006, 2:28 pm The Montgomery Advertiser Jan 3, 1899 The Funeral of former Gov. William H. Smith who died at 1 o’clock yesterday morning at his home took place this afternoon from the family resident on Avenue K. It was largely attended, practically the full membership of the Birmingham Bar being among those present. The services at the house were simple but impressive after which the cortege moved to Oak Hill Cemetery. The floral offerings were abundant and beautiful. This morning the Birmingham Bar Association held a special meeting at the courthouse for the purpose of taking action of the death of Gov. Smith. A committee of three was appointed to request the courts to adjourn which request was complied with. A committee of five was appointed was also appointed to draft suitable resolution on the life of the distinguished dead. The meeting adjourned to attend the funeral in a body. Governor Smith has been one of the foremost members of the Birmingham Bar since he moved to the city in 1882. All that knew him held him in highest esteem and his ability was attested by the large law practice, which he enjoyed. His death came as a surprise as it was not announced he was ill until Saturday, and even then his sickness was not thought to be serious. Saturday night he was able to be up and when he retired at ten o’clock he appeared to be greatly improved. About midnight he violently rang a bedside bell. Winston at once rushed to his father’s bedside to find him the embrace of death, he got his father to swallow a little brandy and went out to get more, and by the time he returned his father was dead. His son David S. preceded him in the death in 1891. He survived by five daughters and two sons: Mrs. C.H. Greer, Mrs. Mary West, Mrs. J.F. McCary, Miss. Annie Smith and Miss. Loulie Smith, J.A. and Winston Smith, and Lucy his wife. The Rev. O.P Fitzsimmons of the Episcopal Church of St. Mary’s of Highland conducted the services. [William Hugh Smith was born in Fayette County Georgia on Apr 26, 1826, the son of Jeptha V. Smith and Nancy Dickson. William Hugh Smith married Miss Lucy Wortham Jan 29, 1850 in Randolph County Alabama] File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/jefferson/obits/s/smith539gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb

Montgomery County AlArchives Photo Document.....Montgomery Archives 1929 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lorena Bozeman auntrena@gmail.com May 13, 2006, 2:23 pm Source: Montgomery Alabama Archives Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/montgomery/photos/documents/montgome3502gph.jpg Image file size: 127.4 Kb 1 Grubing? hoe to Edmund Lewis 7 cents 1 taned deer sking to Peter E Bozeman 372 1 lot of household furniture to Owin W Shackleford 10.00 1 lot of cooking ware to Sarah Bozeman 3.00 2 jugs and 2 bottles to Joseph M Cool .50 1 bed boosterd? and furniture to Sarah Bozeman 18.00 1 bed and furniture to Howell B Mason 14.00 1 lot of medicine to Peter E Bozeman 4.00 1 box........to Howell B Mason 1.12 1 clock to John P Stacie? Haciew? 14.50 2 trunks to Sarah Bozeman 2.87 1 grindstone to Owin W Shackleford 3.62 1 jug to Jefse Bozeman .25 1 lot of tobacco to Wm H Bozeman .62 4 chairs to Joseph M Cool 2.00 1 spinning wheel and 4 chairs to Sarah Bozeman 1.00 1 saddle and bridle to Jefse Bozeman 4.00 1 shot gun to Wm H Bozeman 4.372 1 oven and lid to Howell B Mason .75 1 pair soemthing? irons to Larry Hill . 62 crop of cotton to Jefse Bozeman 51.00 one negro woman and two children to Peter E Bozeman 530.00 1 razor and case to David Campbell .75 1 shovel plow to Howell B Mason .75 1 raw hide to Jefse Bozeman .622 The State of Alabama Montgomery County Come unto open court Jefse Bozeman Administrator of this estate of late Peter Bozeman deceased who after being duly sworn... ================ the inventory included pewter dishes, hoggs, cattle, a mare and colt, one negro named Frank, one named Tally, and one named Lena, a wash tub, sugar dish, with $4.12 cash on hand, many other things hard to transcribe. ------------- This Peter Bozeman applied for pension from the American Revolution but was rejected even though a Peter Bosman is listed on the South Carolina 2nd regiment and it seems that it was issued 14 dec 1785 to Mr Peter Bosman File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/montgomery/photos/documents/montgome3502gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb

Randolph-Lee County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Dallas Burton 1913 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Linda Ayres wwlsarandolph@aol.com May 13, 2006, 1:10 pm Opelika News Captain Dallas Burton Smith, postmaster of Opelika for twenty years died at his home her Saturday evening at about 5 o’clock from locomotors ataxia and complications. The News of his death, a prominent citizen was a sad shock to the family and many friends throughout the state. Captain Smith was born Nov 19, 1844 near Wedowee Randolph County, being 69 years old at the time of his death. He was married Nov 8, 1866 to Miss Mary Josephine Bingham of Talladega Alabama. Who precedes her husband to the grave several years. Captain Smith came to Opelika after the war in 1865 in charge of Freedmen’s Bureau of the Untied States Government. He later engaged in the mercantile business in 1866 with his brother having the largest store in the city, located where Collin’s garage is now. He was in the business until it was destroyed by fire then traveled on the road until his appointment by President Harrison of Opelika in 1889. Captain Smith served as Postmaster of this city twenty years under the administration of President Harrison from 1889-1892, McKinley from 1897 to 1901, Roosevelt from 1901-1909, Taft from 1909-1913 and being recently appointed by President Taft. Captain Smith’s record as postmaster of Opelika was an enviable one, the business at the local office under his administration being one continued growth and all records kept neatly and in prefect condition. Captain Smith served in the Federal Army, being the youngest child in a family of seven boys and two girls, all of the boys serving in the Federal Army. At the age of 17 years he volunteered his service in the war. At age 18 was appointed first Lieutenant and at the end of the war held the rank of Captain. He helped organize the 1st Regiment at Huntsville under the command of Col. George E. Spencer serving under General Dodge. The deceased was a brother of the late William H. Smith, governor of Alabama after the war, and one of the late Captain John O.D. Smith, both on the staff of General Sherman in the war. Captain Smith was a member of the Elks, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S. and the Birmingham Camp G.A.R. The surviving relatives are: Two daughters and two sons, Mrs. W.D. Varner and Miss Effie Smith, Messer Arthur and Dallas Burton Smith Jr. Two brothers and one sister survive: Jim Smith of Wedowee, Andrew Smith of Gorman Texas and Mrs. Nancy Holmes of Milner Randolph County. The funeral services were held at the residence at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, the Episcopal burial service being used. The officiating ministers were: Dr. McNeill, Dr. Hurt and Dr. Baker. There were many beautiful floral tributes from the lodge, post office force and friends in the city and many parts of the state. Honorary pallbearers were: Judge J.B. Lyons, L.F. Dickson, J.H. Purnell, H.M. Wilson, John Smith and T.C.G. Greene. The active pallbearers were: E.F. Pearson, T.H. Fallaw, W.P. Edwards and Otto Losson. Interment was at the City Cemetery. [Dallas Burton Smith was the son of Jeptha V. Smith and Nancy Dickson of Randolph County Alabama] File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/randolph/obits/s/smith538gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 3.7 Kb

Cherokee County AlArchives Photo Person.....Pearsey, Milton And Nora Lee December 1955 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lisa Warden alpearsey@tds.net May 12, 2006, 6:37 pm Source: Family Pictures Name: Milton And Nora Lee Pearsey Date Of Photograph: December 1955 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/cherokee/photos/pearsey3498gph.jpg Image file size: 29.9 Kb Nora Lee Lewis Pearsey (left) and Milton Pearsey (right) Additional Comments: Milton and Nora Lee Lewis Pearsey were married in Cherokee County, Alabama. They lived in Cedar Bluff for many years. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/cherokee/photos/pearsey3498gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Cherokee County AlArchives Biographies.....Martin, Joseph Henry August 30, 1897 - August 12, 1973 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lisa Warden alpearsey@tds.net May 12, 2006, 4:58 pm Author: Ethel May Martin Jones and Lisa Warden Joseph Henry Martin, son of Joseph William Martin and Mary Rosealla Sentell, married Lillian Don Tallent on April 19, 1917. They lived in Broomtown, Alabama at what is known today as Martin Hill. He farmed for many years in this area. However, in 1923 they moved to Gadsden, Alabama where Henry worked in a pipe shop making soil pipe. In January of 1928 they moved back to Broomtown to farm. He also worked many years in the Crop Insurance Program. While raising strawberries, Henry would let those in the community who were in need of money gather them for him. He would then carry the strawberries to grocery stores in Rome, Georgia where he sold them. Born to Henry and Don were ten children, two of which died as toddlers and are buried in the Sand Valley Cemetery in Centre, Alabama. Henry and Don lived and raised all of their children in Broomtown. Henry was the best father, grandfather, and great-grandfather ever. The family attended Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, which is located in Broomtown, all their lives. This is where they are all laid to rest except the two daughter's who are still living. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/cherokee/bios/martin726gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Lamar County AlArchives News.....The Lamar News March 25, 1886 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00016.html#0003775 May 7, 2006, 7:38 pm The Lamar News March 25, 1886 Microfilm Ref Call #373 Microfilm Order #M1992.4466 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE LAMAR NEWS E. J. MCNATT, Editor and Proprietor VERNON, ALABAMA, MARCH 25, 1886 VOL. III. NO. 21 THE SNOW STORM – [Grace D. Litchfield in St. Nicholas] – (will return to transcribe later) WAITING AND WINNING – [Helen Forrest Graves] (short story – will return to transcribe later) THE LARGEST NUGGET OF GOLD Louis Blanding says that the generally accepted statement that the largest nugget ever found in California was worth a little more than $21,000 is an erroneous one, says the Virginia City Enterprise. He says that J. J. Finney, “Old Virginia” found a piece of gold about six miles from Downieville, Sierra County, on the 21st day of August, 1857 that weighed 5,000 ounces. The gold of that vicinity was worth $18 an ounce, which would make the value of this nugget some $90,000. This would make the Finney nugget the largest piece of pure gold ever discovered so far as accounts go. Heretofore the Australian nugget, found in the Ballarat gold fields has been considered the largest. It was valued at $60,000 THE ABODE OF BIG GAME – A HUTNER’S PARADISE IN THE WILDS OF AFRICE Elephants, Buffaloes, and Other Large Animals Found in Abundance (will return later to transcribe) MONKEYS AT WORSHIP A few days ago when Rev. Dr. Chamberlain, brother of Secretary Chamberlain, of the Board of Agriculture, was visiting in this city, he told many interesting anecdotes of his missionary life in India. Among them was the following: Dr. Chamberlain and Mr. Scudder were on a tour of a certain portion of India, preaching at the small villages through which they passed. They would attract the attention of the natives by singing a hymn, and then would talk to them, generally using some simple theme from the Scriptures. One day when they had stopped in a large village, they had collected the people about them. In the rear was a sacred grove, the branches of the trees hanging down over the huts that stood in the background. The Scripture lesson had been finished, the hymn sung, and Mr. Scudder was devoutly praying, when suddenly the boughs of the grove began to rustle and a troop of monkeys appeared. No one saw them except Dr. Chamberlain. Old monkeys and young, gray-whiskered and bald-headed, mother with their baby monklings, all descended and seated themselves in a semicircle. All paid the strictest attention to the prayer. Should any mischievous youngster begin his montkeyshines, one of the dignified old men monkeys would twist his ear until the little one would cease his pranks; and if one of the babies began to snivel, a few maternal pats quieted him. Dr. Chamberlain could scarcely restrain himself at the comical sight, and it was a great relief to him when the assembly broke up. As the people arose to go, so did the monkeys, and they silently disappeared in the branches, evidently much impressed with the service. – [Ohio State Journal] NOSES AND EARS With the astrologers a large nose was always a sing of much character of some kind, but what was determined by other characteristic marks. A Roman nose was a sign of a courageous temper and a disposition to face and overcome difficulties, while a more strongly aquiline nose was an indication of rapacity; the idea being evidently borrowed from the similarity of this description of beak to that of the eagle the most rapacious of birds. The snub nose showed little character but much temper, while the Greek nose, even straight and regular, was a sign of the temperament of the owner. Large nostrils indicated good lungs, health and long life, while swelling nostrils showed a warlike spirit and fire. A very sharp nose was considered an indication of a busybody, while a bluntness at the end of this member was an outward sign of the possessor’s mental lack of acuteness. Large ears wee always bad, the similarity between their owner and the donkey being supposed to extend further than the ears, while small ears were always good. The lobe of the ear passing insensibly into the cheek was a sure sign of a thief and liar, while an exceedingly sharp division between the two indicated honesty and candor. Thick ears meant thick brains, while thin, delicate ears declared their possessor to be a man of refined intelligence. TODAY – [Every Other Saturday] – (poem – will transcribe later) HUMOROUS – (will transcribe alter) HISTORICAL TREES The tree under which William Penn made his treaty with the Indians. The tree on Boston common, where tradition says seven Tories were hung. Elm trees on Cambridge common under which General Washington first drew his sword as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. The Charter Oak. Pine tree near Fort Edward, N. Y., where Jane McCrea was murdered by the Indians. The thirteen trees planted by Gen. Alexander Hamilton on his estate near New York, representing the original thirteen States. The oak tree at Franklin, N. H. on which Daniel Webster, when a boy, hung his scythe and said to his father, "Now the scythe hangs to suit me."” The apple tree at Appomattox under which General Grant received the surrender of General Lee – [Magazine of American History] PAGE 2 THE LAMAR NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 25, 1886 RATES OF ADVERTISING One inch, one insertion $1.00 One inch, each subsequent insertion .50 One inch, twelve months 10.00 One inch, six months 7.00 One inch, three months 5.00 Two inches twelve months 15.00 Two inches, six months 10.00 Quarter column 12 months 35.00 Half Column 12 months 30.00 One column 12 months 100.00 Professional card $10. Special advertisements in local columns will be charged double rates. All advertisements collectable after first insertion. Local notices 10 cents per line. Obituaries, tributes of respect, etc. making over ten lines, 2 ½ cents per line. The Democrats of Lowndes County are still wrangling over the unfairness it is claimed was displayed at the recent county convention. Rev. Dr. Northrup of Chicago says Sam Jones, who is at work there, is a cross between Col. Ingersoll and John The Baptist. Franklin County is to be congratulated in the re-nomination of the Hon. WM. I. BULLOCK for Representative. He has an opponent who claims to be a Greenbacker, but as this gentleman has been defeated for this position three times, we predict he will be far lest in the fourth. THE CONSTITUIONAL AMENDMENT The people of Alabama will vote on an amendment of the Constitution at the August election. If the amendment is made, the county of Lamar would pay, if needed, the sum of six thousand dollars to pen and repair the public roads of the county. This is a question of vital importance to people, and we would suggest that our candidates for Representative discuss this question before the people in order that we may be informed and know the argument both for and against the amendment. THE HON. GEO. C. ALMON The gentleman whose name heads this and whose announcement as a candidate to represent the 12th Senatorial District, appears in another place in this issue, gave Vernon a pleasant visit on Saturday last. Residing in Franklin and it being the right of Franklin to have the next senator, the order nomination to this district having been favored with the office coupled with his excellent fitness of the place will doubtless give him the nomination when the Senatorial Convention meets on the 12th of May. We have known Judge Almon from a number of years, and it is with pleasure that we give him our unqualified endorsement as being a man who will represent the counties of the district with credit if he gets the nomination. ALABAMA J. B. MERWIN, Managing Editor of American Journal of Education: Your most valuable journal is before me. I have spent a pleasant and profitable evening reading such articles as “Better Times”, “New Education,” “Primary Teaching,” “Scientific Study,” “Blackboards,” and a number of others equally interesting. I must not omit to mention how agreeably I was instructed by Mr. Snodgrass, our Alabamian, on “Federal Aid” to Education. It is getting common for us all to chime in with every tune by whomsoever raised, without thought or investigation, provided only that it be seconded by a crowd, the howl sets in from a popular quarter, and all take up the refrain. It is thus a hurtful and dangerous measure is sometimes clamored into existence. However, we are too conscious of the large share we will fall heir to on the illiteracy device, not to give a personal omen to Mr. Blair. This may be taken as my plaint – good for what it is worth. Seriously, I have long looked upon the Federal Aid Educational Bill as a questionable, Democratic measure. The precedent might be injurious. The financial support of the public school system comes form the people. The government is an instrument of the people, not to be invested with, the power to control and regulate our private affairs. The more we depend upon the federal government to arbitrate the financial condition of our country, the more bunglesome and clumsy and despotic it is likely to become. But for a distribution of the $77,000,000 belonging to the people back to them in this way prescribed by Mr. Blair for school purposes, we think it discreditable for any one to oppose. Alabama is for the bill. It would be well if we would memorialize Congress with united strength for its passage. - J. S. TOMLIN, Vernon, Ala. Feb. 20, ’86. THE 12TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Mr. Editor: As candidates for the office of Senator have declared themselves, it is in order for the people to consider the claims of each aspirant. This should be done temperately and dispassionately divesting ourselves of personal regard or antipathy having in view perfect justice to all. Th Hon. J. B. SANFORD of Fayette has declared himself as a candidate for this position and Hon. GEO. C. ALMON has been declared the choice of Franklin County in the recent convention. These are both worthy gentlemen and perhaps well watches as far as ability goes. With their personal attitudes this communication has nothing to do, but addresses itself to the requirements of simple justice. A review of the history of this district shows that since its formation three senators have been elected from different counties. 1st Hon. J. H. BANKHEAD of Lamar, next Hon. WM. MUSGROVE from Fayette and last Hon. A. L. MOORMAN (?) of Marion. The conclusion we draw from this is that by general consent it has been agreed that each county should have the office in turn. Such has been the decision of each convention emphasized by the defeat of every candidate who has contended against it. The writer has never favored the custom but in as much as it has so far prevailed, would it be justice to Franklin County to suspend it when the other three counties of the District have had the benefit of it? Franklin now comes before her sisters with a harmonious delegation presenting a worthy son and a faithful Democrat, and asks them to accord to her that which has been conceded to the others. Will they be so unjust as to deny her the benefit of the custom after reveling in the full enjoyment of it. If this rule is to be suspended, in the sacred name of justice, let us first do what honor and right should dictate – recognize the claim of Franklin and then abolish the custom when all are equal benefactors of it. Thus much for what we consider a sentiment of justice that should govern the District as an entirety. But as far as Lamar is concerned there is between her and Franklin a debt of gratitude. It is to be remembered that it was the vote of Franklin that secured to Capt. ANKHEAD of Lamar the nomination in the first convention. The other counties of the district have a simple act of justice to perform. With Lamar there is a two-fold obligation to perform an act of justice and to pay a debt of gratitude. - FIAT JUSTICIA Ad for Montgomery Advertiser – Montgomery newspaper Ad for Pianos and organs – J. GARRISON of Cullman (see other papers for full ad) Ad for Farm for sale – J. WESLEY CLEARMAN – (see Feb. papers for full ad) Ad for JAMES ALLEN – Music teacher – (see Feb. papers for full ad) NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS D. J. LACY, tax collector of Lamar County, Alabama, has this day filed in my office a list of defaulting tax payers of the year 1885, and the 1st Monday in April 1886, being a day for examining and passing upon said report and rendering decrees for the sale of any or ad of lands assessed and reported as above to pay the taxed due on said lands, to wit: (NOTE: I WILL GIVE NAMES AND BEATS, BUT PRINT IS SO SMALL AND FAINT, I CAN’T READ ALL THE LAND DESCRIPTIONS AND TAXES DUE. If interested in details, please email me at howven@sbcglobal.net and I can make a photocopy of paper for legal descriptions for you.) TOWN BEAT JAMES OLDSHUE OWNER UNKNOWN OWNER UNKNOWN LAWRENCE’S BEAT D. F. FOWLER D. FOWLER OWNER UNKNOWN HENSON’S SPRINGS OWNER UNKNOWN W. R. WEST OWNER UNKNOWN BETT’S BEAT T. D. BOOTH T. E. DOWDLE VAIL’S BEAT MRS. JOEL GIBSON M. M. HALL J. V. VASSER MILLPORT BEAT L. PALENGER’S ESTATE OWNER UNKNOWN COL. VERGO STRICKLAND’S BEAT L. P. HUMBER S. RANDOLPH WILSON’S BEAT C. L. HILL M. A. HARRIS ALFRED POE TRULL’S BEAT H. H. HOLLOWAY S. M. MEEK When and where all persons interested in any of said lands can contest and report if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate Masonic. Vernon Lodge., NO. 289 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications at Lodge Hall 1st Saturday, 7 p.m. each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W.M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. Vernon Lodge., No. 45, I. O. O. F. meets at Lodge Hall the 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7 ½ p.m. each month. W. G. MIDDLETON, N. G. M. W. MORTON, sect’y Largest, cheapest, best stock of dress goods, dress trimmings, ladies & misses jerseys clothing, furnishing goods, knit underwear, boots, shoes, & hats, tin ware, etc., etc., at rock bottom figures at A. COBB & SONS’S. ATTORNEYS NESMITH & SANFORD THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala. J. B. SANFORD, Fayette C. H., Ala. Attorneys-at-Law. Will practice as partners in the counties of Lamar and Fayette, and separately in adjoining counties, and will give prompt attention to all legal business intrused to them or either of them. SMITH & YOUNG, Attorneys-At-Law Vernon, Alabama– W. R. SMITH, Fayette, C. H., Ala. W. A. YOUNG, Vernon, Ala. We have this day, entered into a partnership for the purpose of doing a general law practice in the county of Lamar, and to any business, intrusted to us we will both give our earnest personal attention. – Oct. 13, 1884. PHYSICIANS – DENTISTS M. W. MORTON. W. L. MORTON. DR. W. L. MORTON & BRO., Physicians & Surgeons. Vernon, Lamar Co, Ala. Tender their professional services to the citizens of Lamar and adjacent country. Thankful for patronage heretofore extended, we hope to merit a respectable share in the future. Drug Store. Dr. G. C. BURNS, Vernon, Ala. Thankful for patronage heretofore extended me, I hope to receive a liberal share in the future. PHOTOGRAPHS – A. R. HENWOOD, Photographer, Aberdeen, Miss. Price list: Cards de visite, per doz………$2.00 Cards Cabinet, per doz……….$4.00 Cards Panel, per doz………….$5.00 Cards Boudoir, per doz………$5.00 Cards, 8 x 10, per doz……….. $8.00 Satisfaction given or money returned. RESTAURANT. Aberdeen, Mississippi. Those visiting Aberdeen would do well to call on MRS. L. M. KUPPER, who keeps Restaurant, Family Groceries, Bakery, and Confectionery, Toys, Tobacco, and Cigars. Also Coffee and sugar. Special attention paid to ladies. Barber Shop – For a clean shave or shampoo, call on G. W. BENSON, in rear of Dr. BURN’S office, Vernon, Ala. Collins Ague Cure…. (too small to read) New Cash Store, Vernon – Alabama. We have just opened a large, fresh, and well selected stock of General Merchandise, consisting of dry goods, notions, family groceries, &c. We have on hand also, a large and well selected stock of School Books. The bottom knocked out in prices. We only ask a trial. Chickens, eggs, butter, and all kinds of country produce wanted, and on hand. – GEO. W. RUSH & Co. The Great Bazaar! Aberdeen, Mississippi. S W Corner, Commerce and Meridian Streets. Crockery, china, glassware, tin ware, fancy goods, stationery, jewelry, notions, candies, toys and Holiday goods of all kinds at wholesale or retail. Special attention given to the wholesale department. Trial orders solicited and prices guaranteed. Terms: Thirty days, net, 2 percent off for cash. No charge for package. THOS. A. SALE & CO. WIMBERELY HOUSE Vernon, Alabama. Board and Lodging can be had at the above House on living terms L. M. WIMBERLEY, Proprietor. ERVIN & BILLUPS, Columbus, Miss. Wholesale and retail dealers in pure drugs, paints, oils, paten Medicines, tobacco & cigars. Pure goods! Low prices! Call and examine our large stock. Go to ECHARD’S PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, Columbus, Mississippi, when you want a fine photograph or ferrotype of any size or style. No extra charge made for persons standing. Family group and old pictures enlarged to any size. All the work is done in his gallery and not sent North to be done. Has a handsome and cheap line of Picture Frames on hand. Call at his Gallery and see his work when in Columbus. STAR STABLE – Aberdeen, Mississippi. A. A. POSEY & BRO., having consolidated their two Livery Stables, are now offering many additional advantages at this well-known and conveniently located Livery Stable. Owing to their consolidation, they have on hand a number of good second-hand buggies which they are selling cheap. MORGAN, ROBERTSON & CO., Columbus, Mississippi. General dealers in staple dry goods, boots, & shoes, groceries, bagging, ties, etc. etc. Always a full stock of goods on hand at Bottom prices. Don’t fail to call on them when you go to Columbus. JOHNSON’S ANODYNE liniment. The most wonderful family remedy ever known. For internal and external use. Parson’s pills make new, rich blood. Make hens lay….(to small to read) PAGE 3 THE LAMAR NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 25, 1886 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One copy one year $1.00 One copy, six months .60 All subscriptions payable in advance LOCAL DIRECTORY CHANCERY COURT THOMAS COBBS Chancellor JAS. M. MORTON Register CIRCUIT COURT S. H. SPROTT Circuit Judge THOS. W. COLEMAN Solicitor COUNTY OFFICERS ALEX. COBB Probate Judge JAMES MIDDLETON Circuit Clerk S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor D. J. LACY Tax Collector B. F. REED Co. Supt. of Education Commissioners – W. M. MOLLOY, SAMUEL LOGGAINS, R. W. YOUNG, ALVERT WILSON CITY OFFICERS L. M. WIMBERLEY Mayor and Treasurer G. W. BENSON Marshall Board of Aldermen – T. R. NESMITH, W. L. MORTON, JAS. MIDDLETON, W. A. BROWN, R. W. COBB RELIGIOUS FREEWILL BAPTIST – Pastor –T. W. SPRINGFIELD. Services, first Sabbath in each month, 7 p.m. MISSIONARY BAPTIST – Pastor J. E. COX. Services second Sabbath in each month at 11 am. METHODIST – Pastor – G. L. HEWITT. Services fourth Sabbath in each month. 11 a.m. SABBATH SCHOOLS UNION – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m. JAMES MIDDLETON, Supt. METHODIST – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m. G. W. RUSH, Supt. MAIL DIRECTORY VERNON AND COLUMBUS - Arrives every evening and leaves ever morning except Sunday, by way of Caledonia. VERNON AND BROCKTON – Arrives and departs every Saturday by way of Jewell. VERNON AND MONTCALM – Arrives and departs every Friday. VERNON AND PIKEVILLE – Arrives and (sic) Pikeville every Tuesday and Friday by way of Moscow and Beaverton. VERNON AND KENNEDY – Arrives and departs every Wednesday and Saturday. VERNON AND ANRO – Leaves Vernon every Tuesday and Friday and returns every Wednesday and Saturday. LOCAL BREVITIES Dr. W. A. BROWN has just returned from a business trip to Columbus, Miss. Miss MOLLIE CREW is in town, visiting her sister Mrs. BROCK. Rev. G. L. HEWITT preaches in this place next Sunday. Miss ALICE BLACKMAN has severed her connection with the High School and returned to her home in Miss. Mr. E. W. BROCK left on Tuesday for New Orleans, with a drove of cattle. Our entire bar with the exception of Col. NESMITH are attending circuit court at Fayette C. H. this week. JAS. B. MACE has been at Fayette C. H. during the sitting of the circuit court, repairing the clocks and watches of the people of Fayette. Mrs. NANCY PENNINGTON, mother of Mrs. S. F. PENINGTON, died on last Monday one and a half miles west of this place at an advanced age. JAS. B. HEAD, Esq. a prominent candidate for Circuit Judge was in our town on last Friday, and during his abort stay won many friends and left a favorable impression on all he met. The Sheriff failed to get an order of the Judge of Probate to remove prisoner HANKINS to a jail in an adjoining county for safe keeping. The jail here being considered safe. We learn that a little son of Mr. JOHN SAYLORS, about five miles southwest of town, died first of this week. His death is supposed to have been caused from the pulling of a tooth, which fractures his jaw bone. In this issue we call special attention to the advertisement of the Coleman House, formerly West House, of Columbus, Miss. As will be seen from the card, the rates of board has been raised under the new proprietorship, but we find the best furnished table at this house we have ever stopped at in Columbus – the Gilmer not excepted. With sad regret we chronicle the death of Mr. PHILLIP RUSH, of our town, who departed this life on last Tuesday morning, after severe illness of several days. The deceased was 84 years of age, and one of the oldest and best citizens of the county and leaves a large family of children and grandchildren to mourn his death, to whom we extend our heart felt sympathy. The remains were interred on yesterday near Fernbank. Mr. HUGH PENNIGNTON has built an awning in front of his store. E. B. KIRKSEY Esq. of Columbus, Miss was in town yesterday. Chancery Court convenes in Vernon on the 8th of April. Th editor and wife made a pleasant visit to Columbus, Miss. on first of the week. Persons wishing to see some of Mr. Echard’s work before having pictures taken can do so by applying at this office. The woods are being burned off and the atmosphere is filled with smoke –some pretty sights are to be seen at night. See announcement of Dr. R. L. BRADLEY as a candidate to represent the people of our county in the next General Assembly of Alabama. Prof. J. R. BLACK, of Texas, is now in town. The boys will come back to Lamar, and they are sensible in so doing, for there is not better place in the world. In this issue we call special attention to the announcement of Prof. W. J. MOLLOY as a candidate for the office of Co. Supt. of Ed. As Mr. MOLLOY is so favorably known to the people of Lamar, we deem it unnecessary to add anything in his behalf. JOHN W. BANKHEAD (col.) of Moscow, passed through town Monday on his way to Tuscaloosa to attend college. John is one of the most worthy colored citizens of our county, and we wish him success. While in Columbus this week we visited the Art Gallery of Mr. W. C. ECHARD. In this gallery can be seen every variety of pictures and a handsome and cheap line of picture frames, mouldings, etc. One of his specialties this Spring and Summer will be life size photographs and family groups. Special low price of one large Ferrotype in a 8x10 Oval Frame for $1.00. MISS ALICE BLAKMAN (For the News) The efficient assistant teacher in the Vernon High School, left for her home at Okalona, Miss. one day last week. Miss BLACKMAN is an accomplished young lady and gained many friends while at Vernon, whose kindest wishes is that Heaven’s blessings may ever attend her through the changeful path of life. Her future gifts may fortune send her unmixt with care or strife. - J. A. J. MARRIED: On 11th inst., Mr. P. O. BREWER and Miss AMANDA BOYD. W. J. MOLLOY Esq. officiating. OVER THE STATE Shelby furnace No. 1 averaged 55 tons of pig last week. The Eutaw Whig announces that Col. JOHN J. ALTMAN will not be a candidate for Congress. There are 17 prisoners in the county jail at Tuscumbia. More than at any time since the jail was built. The final location of the Georgia Pacific railroad puts the road within seven miles south of Jasper, Walker County. Mrs. NANCY J. BARSOLS and her young daughter JOSEPHENE, charged with killing old man BENNETT PARSONS, husband and father of the accused, about a year ago, near Jonesboro, were tried a few days ago at Birmingham and sent to the penitentiary for 21 years. If the Hon. A. O. LANS, of Jefferson is really a candidate for governor, the fact will doubtless create another vacancy on the state executive committee – [Selma Times] There is a perceptible lull in county politics just now. The candidates are working just as hard but are making less fuss about it. – [Montgomery Advertiser] The Democratic Executive Committee of Lamar County will meet in the law office of W. A. YOUNG Esq. on Saturday the 10th day of April next. Ad for Smith’s Bile Beans DEKALB COUNTY The report of the grand jury recently held at Fort Payne have this to say of their county officers: The books of the county superintendent of Education are correctly and neatly kept. The books of the county treasurer are found to be in the main correctly but not neatly kept according to any system of book keeping. We think the manner of keeping the books should in the future receive some attention from the treasurer. Of the Sheriff’s office we have to say that we find no execution docket prior to the year 1884, no jail record for the year 1880, no fee book prior to the year 1881, and the fee book prior 1884 very badly kept. The books of the present sheriff we find to be in the main neatly and correctly kept, except as to dates of the receipt of papers, returns, and other disposition of and acts under process. We find that the Sheriff has failed to comply with rule division 3 of Section 730 of the code in making reports of collections to the county treasurer of fines & c. As to the clerk’s office we have to say that the final record has not been kept in accordance with the requirements of the law; the execution docket has not been kept as required by subdivision 7 of section 671 of the code; that the fee books as well as other dockets and records are not properly indexed. We further find that the circuit clerk has continually failed to comply with subdivision 17 of section 671 of the code in making reports of fine imposed and collections made in state cases. We find that the Probate Judge, Circuit Clerk and Sheriff have failed to complete lists of their respective fees posted in their offices as required by section 5018 of the code. The probate judge and circuit clerk have both failed to take and keep and bind newspapers published in their county as require by section 566 of the code. We regret to say that the county commissioners have been guilty of gross negligence in failing to make arrangement for the working of county convicts. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE Within legal hours, on Saturday the 7th day of April 1886, by order and decree of the Probate Court of Lamar County, Alabama, as Administrator de bonis non, of the estate of W. K. KIRK, deceased. I will sell to the highest bidder, at public outcry, at the court house door of said county, on credit of twelve months, as the property of said estate, the following lands, to wit: (large legal description – if interested, contact HOWVEN@SBCGLBOAL.NET for photocopy of notice ) Also an undivided half interest in the West half of lot numbered 32 in the town of Vernon, Sec 16 T 15 R 15. Purchasers must give notes with at least two good sureties. This March 25th, 1886. - W. A. BROWN, Administrator. The COLEMAN House (Formerly West House) W. S. COLEMAN Pro., Main St. Columbus, Miss. Is now open for the entertainment of guests, and will be kept clean and comfortable; the table being supplied with the best the market affords. Rates per day $1.50. Rates for lodging and 2 meals $1.25. Rates for single meals $.50. Rates for single lodging $.50. Call and try us. THE FERNBANK HIGH SCHOOL now under the Principalship of JNO. R. GUIN, will open Nov. 2, 1885, and continue ten scholastic months. Able assistants will be employed when needed. Said school offers great advantages. Tuition as follows: Primary: Embracing Orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Geography, Primary Arithmetic, per month………….$1.25 Intermediate: Embracing Practical Arithmetic, English Grammar, Intermediate Geography, Higher Reading, English, Composition, and U. S. History, per month………..$2.00 High School: Embracing Botany, Physiology, Elementary Algebra, Physical Geography, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, Elocution, and Latin, per month……..$3.00 A reasonable incidental fee will be charged. Board can be had at $7 per month. Tuition accounts are due at the end of every two months. For further particulars, address. - JNO. R. GUIN, Principal, Fernbank, Ala. – October 28, 1885. ESTATE OF JOEL E. GIBSON The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, March 5th, 1886 In the matter of the estate of JOEL E. GIBSON deceased, THOS B. NESMITH, administrator of said estate, having filed his report in writing and under oath, alleging said estate insolvent, and this being the day for passing upon said report and it appearing to the court that notice had not been given as required by law. It is therefore ordered that the 1st day of April 1886 be and is a day to which the hearing of the same be confined when and where all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CIRCUIT CLERK We are authorized to announce S. M. SPRUILL as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Subject to the Democratic Party. Election in August, 1886. We are authorized to announce J. N. MCNEIL as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Election August next. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County. Election in August next. – W. G. MIDDLETON We are authorized to announce W. W. PURNELL as a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County. Election next August. FOR PROBATE JUDGE We are authorized to announce J. E. PENNINGTON as a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate of Lamar County. Election next August. FOR CO. SUPT. OF ED. We are authorized to announce B. H. WILKERSON a candidate for County Superintendent of Education for Lamar County. Election next August. We are authorized to announce B. MCADAMS (cripple) as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education for Lamar County. Election next August. FOR REPRESENTATIVE We are authorized to announce J. D. MCCLUSKEY as candidate to Represent Lamar County in the next General Assembly. Election next August. APPLICATION TO SELL LAND State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, February 8th, 1886 This day came J. G. TRULL, administrator of the estate of C. K. COOK, late deceased of said county, and filed application in writing and under oath, praying, for an order to sell certain lands in said application, described, for the purpose of paying the debts due and owing from said estate. It is ordered by the Court that 29th day of March, 1886, be a day for hearing and passing upon the same, when all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate (NOTICE NO. 4937) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION LAND OFFICE OF MONTGMOERY, ALA Feb. 22, 1886 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler handled notice of his intention to make final proof in supports of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Judge of the Probate Court at Vernon, Ala on April 12th, 1886, viz: WILLIAM H. BICKERSTAFF, Homestead application No. 9385, for the s e ¼ n w ¼ n e ¼ s w ¼ Sec 4, T 15 and R 15 W. He names the following witnessed to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: J. W. GILMORE, S. H. SANDORS, ISAAC PENNINGTON and W. G. MIDDLETON; all of Vernon, Ala. THOS. J. SCOTT, Register NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County To Whom It May Concern: My wife M. A. TURNER, having voluntary left my bed and board, this is to give notice to all persons not to contract with or to furnish her with any thing upon my credit, as I will not be responsible for her contracts. This March 10, 1886 - WILLIAM A. TURNER. (NOTE FROM TRANSCRIBER – I THINK THIS WAS MARY ANN YOUNG, WM. A. TURNER’S NIECE AND THIRD WIFE. HIS FIRST WIFE MARY ANN BOX DIED JULY 4, 1881. HE LATER MARRIED HER SISTER SARAH JANE BOX ON OCT. 6, 1881. SARAH JANE DIED MAY 30, 1882. HE MARRIED MARY ANN YOUNG, POSSIBLY THE DAUGHTER OF MARTHA T. (BOX) AND J. P. YOUNG – HIS NIECE. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FAMILY OR ANY OTHER POSSIBILITY OF WHO THIS IS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT HOWVEN@SBCGLOBAL.NET) Ad for Chicago Cottage Organ Ad for Smith’s Bile Beans Ad for Avery Sewing Machine Ad for Tutt’s Pills Ad for Collins Ague Cure Ad for New Home Sewing Machine Ad for Wetherill White Lead Paint Ad for Chicago Scale Co. Ad for Stratton Accordeons Ad for Times-Democrat – New Orleans PAGE 4 FOR THE FARM AND HOME EGG FOOD The following foods contain al the elements that exists in eggs: Oats, wheat, barley, corn, bran, linseed, hemp seed, raps seed, crushed fresh bones, mustard seed, green cabbage and clover; and a reasonable mixture of all these, varied more or less, with the aid of crushed limestone and gypsum would afford every element called for to produce a constant yield of eggs. A large quantity of broken fresh bones is one of the most important aids, and with wheat, barley, broken linseed oil cake, and mustard seed and plenty of green vegetables and water, will provide everything that is required. KEEPING CABBAGE IN WITNER In the usual way of keeping cabbage in the winter, there is considerable loss by freezing and decay. In attempting to avoid this waste, we have tried with success the method of pitting here described. A long pit three feet deep, and a little wider (it may be made as wide as desirable) was dug out on a part of the field where the soil was dry and sandy, and there was no danger that water would enter. The bottom of the pit was loosened up, so that the first tier of the cabbages were planted in it, the stems being set so deep that the heads rested on the soil. The cabbages of the next tier were set alternately between the lower ones, having the roots partly in the soil. A third tier was placed on the second, but reversed, with the roots upward. All the soft heads were put at the top. Straw was laid between the stems, leaving the roots out, and earth was thrown upon the straw, burying the roots three or four inches. In pulling the cabbages the roots were all taken up with them, and not cur off. A covering of boards was laid on the pit, to shed rain. In the spring these cabbages came out in the best condition; the soft heads had filled up, and none of the cabbages had been frozen. HANDLING ENSILAGE Elder Evans, of Mount Lebanon, N. Y. gives the following as his method of taking corn-stalks from the field. He uses two poles about twenty feet long, extending the wheels. The corn stalks are put across these. This is a very handy loading and unloading. “We cut up a load,” he says, “ion about five minutes. It is carried up sixteen feet above the driving floor in the south and north corners of the barn, which is built of stone, and is 196 feet long and 50 wide. A floor strong enough for all weights, say barrels of sand, is built over the driving floor, extending from the top of one silo to the other. Here they are entirely out of the way. We have doors into the silos on each floor. The silos are thirty-seven floors, where the cattle stand. When we open a silo, we take off all the weights and cut a tunnel down to the middle floor, just large enough to throw the ensilage down. There we have a trap door in the next floor, through which we pass it by a tube into a box on wheels, containing enough to feed all the stock on one side of the stables. We use movable iron boxed to feed in. They swing in and out. Thus we take the ensilage from the whole top every day. We are now feeding ensilage twice a day to our whole herd of seventy-five head.” COWS AND THE CURRY-COMB It is probable that not one farmer in a hundred ever thinks of using such a thing as the curry-comb and brush on his cows, although those instruments are used regularly in the horse stable. Yet there is just as much necessity for keeping the skin of the cow in good condition as that of the horse. No matter whether the cow is suffered to run at large in the pasture all the time, or is kept in a stable or corral and fed, the process of currying and brushing will consume but little time and the farmer will be amply repaid for his trouble, both in appearance and increased yield given by the cows for their good treatment. That a currying is necessary for the health and is grateful to the animals may be seen by the habir which cows have of “brushing” each other for a half-hour at a time with the spiny surface of their tongues. The evident signs of satisfaction which they give when undergoing this process should furnish a hint to the observant farmer which needs but little trouble to act upon. In some parts of Europe where cows are kept in the barn nearly all the time, their coats are as carefully combed and attended to as is the hair of a child’s head, and it is regarded as a matter of necessity. No doubt this suggestion may be laughed at by many who are accustomed to let both horses and cows go almost uncared for from one year’s end to another; but the fact nevertheless remains that keeping a cow’s skin in good order and cleanly is of an much importance to her well-being as keeping her well supplied with nutritious food. – [Live Stock Monthly] GREEN FOOD SUPPLY While summer lasts it is not a very difficult matter to keep up a good supply of green food of different kinds for the poultry, even when they are confined to comparatively small yards; but when Jack Frost assets his sway, withering and browning the vegetation of all kinds within his reach, the outside supply of “greens” is suddenly cut short, and unless provisions have been made in anticipation of this, the poultry will be deprived of one great essential to success. Those who have enough land for a good sized garden can generally find room to grow enough green food for the winter supply of their birds, and poultry breeders who have large numbers of birds and plenty of land make it a point to grow a lot of green food especially for their fowls. The easiest vegetable to grow for this purpose, and one which is also the best on account of its excellent keeping qualities, is cabbage. Those who grow cabbage for home use in good quantities, or who grow it for market purposes, need not grow it especially for the poultry, for there are generally enough lose, spongy heads and waste leaves to give quite a large flock of fowls a generous and regular supply. Where there is not room enough on the place to grow the necessary winter greens, a good supply, say one hundred or more heads, of cabbage should be bought when the farmers and market gardeners are selling it off briskly in the falls, at which time it can be bought much cheaper than during the winter. In buying it, have it delivered with the roots on, just as it is pulled from the ground. Now take some good sand and put it in a dark part of the cellar, in which plant the cabbage deeply, up to the head, packing the cabbage as closely together as possible. and drawing the leaves us nicely around it. In this way cabbage can be kept fresh and good until spring, while it can always be readily gotten when needed. It can be kept nicely packed in the ground (though inverted) out in the garden or near by the house, and well covered with soil to protect it from the frost, but it is frequently anything but a “labor of love” to get at tit after a heavy freeze. Turnips, turnip tops, beets, onions, etc. are also used for the poultry during the winter, but cannot compare with cabbage for cheapness and handiness. It is time now to be planning to procure a winter supply of green stuff for poultry. – American Poultry Yard] HOUSEHOLD HINTS It rests you in sewing to change your position frequently. Well-ventilated bedrooms will prevent morning headache and lassitude. When eggs are scarce, remember one tablespoon of corn-starch will take the place of an egg in anything you cook. A little borax put in the water in which scarlet napkins and red- bordered towels are to be washed will prevent fading. Lay the green peel of cucumbers where the cockroaches will get at it. They will eat greedily of the poisonous juice and die. RECIPES BEEF SOUP – Take a shank of beef with plenty of meat upon it, put over in cold water, and boil five or six hours the day before using. The next day skim off the grease, put the jelly in soup kettle and one hour before serving add turnips, carrots, onions, cabbage and potatoes chopped fine in quantity desired. A few tomatoes and a little celery improves it. Season with salt and pepper, and drop in a few noodles. Three tablespoonful of rice may be added with the vegetables. CODFISH BALLS – Cut the fish in small pieces and put it to soak in lukewarm water over night. In the morning boil it twenty minutes; then change the water, pouring on boiling water and boil fifteen minutes longer. When cold, pick the fish to pieces, removing all bones and skin. Chop very fine, adding as much cold mashed potatoes as fish, a piece of butter and a beaten egg, and sweet milk enough to moisten. Mould into small balls, and fry a nice brown in hot lard or drippings. APPLE INDIAN PUDDING. – Into one quart of boiling milk stir a cup of corn meal. Into this stir a quart of sliced sweet apples. Add a cup of molasses and a teaspoonful of salt. Mix all together well. When ready to put into the oven, add two quarts of milk. Pour into a large, buttered pudding dish or pan, and bake slowly four hours. When cold, a clear amber-colored jelly will be formed throughout the pudding. The apples will be of a dark, rich brown. Altogether a most delicious dish. HISTORICAL NOTES Espousals before witnesses were considered in ancient days in England as constituting a valid marriage, if followed up within a limited time by the marriage of the church. However, much the established church might have endeavored to abrogate this practice, it was unquestionably the habit of the people before the reformation. It was derived from the Roman law. In the Samaritan Synagogue at Nablous there is an altar covered with a veil of yellow silk, and within this altar is kept a manuscript written, it is claimed, by Abishua, the son of Phineas, 3,500 years ago. It is seen by the congregation but once a year, when elevated above the priest’s head on the Day of Atonement. Three different Romans of position, Cassius, Scaurus and Fulvius are mentioned by Valerius Maximus as having been executed by their father and another son was banished by his father, Titus Aius. Cicero appears to admit a right of life and death even in case of an adopted son. FFIBERS FOR PAPER – A most interesting feature in the American Exhibition, which is to be shield in London next year will be a collection of American fibers suitable for paper making, etc. Mr. F. A. smith, of St. Louis, ahs been appointed a special commissioner for the collection of those fibrous plants. People are recognizing the danger attending the use of opium, and legislative bodies are being called upon to suppress the growing evil. The only cough mixture which does not contain opiates and yet is of remarkable efficacy, is Red Star Cough Cure. 25 cents. SLATES OF THE BARK. A peculiar black paper of Siam and Burmah, made from bark of certain trees, is used very much as are slates here. The writing upon it may be rubbed out by the application of betel leaves, just as slate writing is erased by means of a sponge. For twenty years Mrs. John Gemmill, Milroy, Mifflin County, Penna, could not walk, on account of an injury to the spine. One bottle of St. Jacobs Oil gave relief; the second enabled her to walk and cured her. TRADE MARKS – The antiquity of trade marks have been traced to be almost coeval with the industry of the human race. It has been found that Babylon had property symbols, and the Chinese claim that they had trade marks a thousand years before Christ. ADVERTISEMENTS AND JOKES – WILL COMBE BACK AND TRANSCRIBE LATER. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/lamar/newspapers/thelamar960gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 45.9 Kb

Lamar County AlArchives News.....The Lamar News March 18, 1886 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00016.html#0003775 May 7, 2006, 7:36 pm The Lamar News March 18, 1886 Microfilm Ref Call #373 Microfilm Order #M1992.4466 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE LAMAR NEWS E. J. MCNATT, Editor and Proprietor VERNON, ALABAMA, MARCH 18, 1886 VOL. III. NO. 20 HEART AND HEAD - [Jennie E. T. Dowe in the Century] (poem – will transcribe later) STORY OF PRINCESS M’TSE In a volume entitled, “Central Africa – Naked Truths of Naked People” there appears the following: On the 3d of August (1874), while preparing to destroy the little baggage that King M’Tse had caused to be restored to me, a messenger arrived from the King bringing with him a d’Tongoll, who had orders to procure me boats resembling those in which we had navigated the Lake Victoria. N’Yanza, that I might the more easily descend the river. The N’Tongoll advanced toward me and in the name of King M’Tse presented me with eight beautiful young girls varying from ten to twenty years of age. One of them, the daughter of the King, a beautiful child of ten years, had been sent me as a special mark of his royal favor. The little Princess was the living image of her father both in form and face. She was subsequently placed in school at Cairo (Convent of the Lion Pasteur), where she now is. The King had sent me also a boy of twelve and two beautiful little chestnut-colored infants, scarcely able to walk. It was an embarrassing dilemma. To refuse was to wound African etiquette, and more, brave the wrath of a man to whose hospitality and kindness I owed my life. It could not be thought of, therefore I accepted and sent to M’Tse a message of grateful acknowledgement. I had quitted Uganda on the morning of the 19th of July to return by the river which left the Victoria N’Yanza in the North, and which, unexplored and unnavigated, still was the unknown link in the great problem of “Where are the great sources of the Nile?” I had arrived in Rubaga, the capital of Uganda, one month before, on the 20th of June, and had been receives as a Mbuguru, or white Prince, by 10,000 prostrate subjects of M’Tse, who contained their fear of the white man until mounted upon a horse, which, unseen till now, was a still greater phenomenon. I dismounted, when they fled to the jungle, horrified at the disjuntion of horse and man, for till then they had taken me for a centaur! I had suffered the horrible honor of having thirty people choked, decapitated or hewn to pieces in my presence, all for my honor, and that the stranger might be impressed with the power of the king. M’Tse and M’Toki – names I had given the girl and boy (M’Toki, signifying bananas, was the name given the latter on account of his peculiar greediness in devouring bananas) – were charmed with the idea of making the first voyage of their lives with us, and laughed and chatted together in their beautiful Uganda language, as if with every bend of the river they were not leaving behind them, forever, perhaps, the dense banana forest which had been their home, exchanging a life of almost perfect repose for toil and care in the land to the northward. It is sufficient to say that we escaped miraculously the threatened death by starvation, the lance and the arrow of the enemy, and successfully arrived at the military outpost of Foueira. A year later, having concluded other important expeditions, I was on my way to Khartoum, en route to Cairo, under orders from Gordon to assume command of the expedition which was to co-operate with him by opening an equatorial road from the Indian Ocean to the Interior. M’Tse was among the many singular types in my train gathered for ethnological study, or for presentation to the Khedive as representatives of the races which had lately become his subjects. The little Princess was amazed at the steamer which took us from Gondokoro to Khartoum; in this latter place she saw for the first time a house, at Barber a camel, and finally in Cairo, the city of the Victorious, the El-Kahirah of the Caliph. How shall I picture her delight and expressions of amazement? The ethnological collection was turned over to the Khedive, but M’Tse, in pursuance of the idea which had decided me to bring her to Cairo, I determined should be educated. With this object in view I went to see Sister Agatha, of the Convent of the Bon Pasteur, who readily entered into my plans and undertook her education, and a sufficient sum was placed at her disposal to meet the projected metamorphosis. An interval of several years went by, during which I was frequently absent in command of expeditions engaged in distant explorations. I was in Cairo after my return from the Indian Ocean. Sister Agatha brought to see me a tall, magnificent looking woman of the Abyssinian type, dressed in the extreme fashion, and tout a fait a la Parisienne, to which were added a pair of somewhat ultra fashioned pink silk shoes with heels Louis XIV. I did not recognize the Sister nor her protégé until the strange likeness to the Queen of Sheba had seized my hand, and in accents which recalled the little creature in the jungle cried Moalima! (My master). It was M’Tse! I stared, and was dumb with amazement, and was in no wise recovered from it when the good Sister presented me a modiste’s bill which showed that the vanity of the newly fledged Christian was fully as great as when nude she had decked herself with every vari-colored ribbon she could put her hands upon. Sister Agatha informed me that it was quite time to place M’Tse in some home where she might become useful; and, in view of the modiste’s bill, I was quite of the same opinion. She had been baptized, and bore the name of Marie. Marie, nee Princess M’Tse, entered the family of a kind Greek lady, and with what results will hereafter appear. Six years had gone by and a deluge of fire and blood had swept over Egypt. During the interregnum of insurrection and disorder what had become of the Uganda Princess? Pagan and Christian she was now a Moslem. One day in August, ’83, I was in Alexandria, an advocate for my clients who were seeking indemnity for the fires which, lit by the insurgents, had burned them out of their houses and homes. I was seated at the table d’hote of the Hotel canal de Suez, when I was attracted by a romantic story told by my Arab neighbor, whom I knew to be Achmet Bey, for he was thus addressed by his companion, who was an eager listener to the story. He spoke of a beautiful woman, the daughter of a King, who had been brought to Cairo from far-off Ethiopia; of her education, her charms, and how finally, after the white man had confided her to a Greek family, she had been sold into slavery and had married her master, a Musselman Bey like himself, but a drunken fellow who misused her; that a short time before she had escaped, and, seeking protection at his harem, had been introduced by his eunuchs to his favorite wife, with whom she now was. It was M’Tse. I startled Achmet Bey when I laid a heavy hand upon his shoulder and said: “Ye Bey, Ana el molin fi bint” (Oh, Bey, I am the master of her of whom you speak). I told him her story in a few words, and of the promise given me some time before by Twefik Khedive that when the rebellion in the Soudan had been crushed and the opportunity offered an officer of rank should espouse the Princess and be sent as Enbassodor to the Court of her father. The ostensible reason given the Khedive was that such an act would be an exceptional opportunity to confirm the treaty which I had made with King M’Tse years before in behalf of Egypt, and by which he recognized himself as a vassal. I had another object unexpressed, which was that the Christian child, rejoined to her kindred, might convert her father, and perhaps her people, to the Christian faith. Achmet Bey was a man of kindly heart. he promised me, and even swore by the beard of the Prophet and by his religion, that he would be responsible for M’Tse, keep her at his house as the companion of his wife, and when the time should come that she should be returned he would pay for her fantasia and marriage fete. The Mahdi has drawn a line tightly across the country which separates her from her father; a little while longer and the occasion may offer to accomplish the plans here detailed. If so, history may yet relate how the little waif, given in Court etiquette into the hands of a stranger guest, returned in after years – as bread upon the water – to regenerate her people, and who may be known hereafter as Christian Princess M’Tse the First. QUAINT ADVERTISING Thirty years ago Albert Smith’s lecture, “Ascent of Mont Blanc” was the delight of London audiences. It was a novel combination of lecture and panorama, and “drew” for several hundred nights. Smith, the showman and lecturer, was a quaint, genial, literary Bohemian, who told a story well, cracked a joke, and made his audience wish that the entertainment was twice as long as it was. Mr. Barnum once said that to write a show-bill was a work of genius. Smith had a genius for advertising. Even the most prosaic of conservatives would stop to read Smith’s advertising placard. When he started on the European tour which culminated in the ascent of Mont Blanc, he had, as one of this band, an amiable gentleman named Joseph Langford. Smith caused several thousand show-bills to be printed, with the strange words – “Who cut Joe Langford’s hair?” One morning in Baden-Baden, then the great gambling and watering-place of Europe, everyone was surprised to see posts, columns, walls, and tree trunks covered with placards asking the portentous question, ‘Who cut Joe Langford’s hair?” The Baden police were stirred to an unusual activity. Feeling sure that the mysterious words were a signal for the rallying of the revolutionary party, they searched printing offices and visited houses to discover when and where the rally would take place. Spies were sent out, guards placed in public buildings, and even learned philologists were asked if these awful words, “Who cut Joe Langford’s hair?” had any connection with the system of Republicanism. Smith gave no entertainment at Baden-Baden, but the quaint joke leaked out and advertised him and his show all over the country. THE WAY TO SETTLE SCANDAL Dr. M. D. Hoge of this city tells of two Christian men who “fell out.” One heard that the other was talking against him, and he went to him and said: “Will you be kind enough to tell me my faults to my face, that I may profit by your Christian candor and try to get rid of them.” They went aside, and the former said: “Before you commence telling what you think wrong in me, will you please bow down with me and let us pray over it that my eyes may be opened to see my faults as you will tell them. You lead in the prayer.” It was done, and when the prayer was over the man who had sought the interview said: “Now proceed with what you have to complain of in me.” But the other replied: “After praying over it, it looks so little that it is not worth talking about. The truth is, I feel now that in going around talking against you I have been serving the devil myself, and have need that you pray for me and forgive me the wrong I have done you. Dr. Hoge tells the story very well, and here and there in almost every community is a man or woman who might profit by it. – [Richmond (Va) Religious Herald] MCCLELLAND’S FAREWELL TO THE ARMY Taking leave of the Army of the Potomac in November 1862, General McClellan with his staff rode rapidly along the front of the army drawn up in line to greet their commander for the last time. As the brilliant group swept by the regimented colors of the Fifteenth Massachusetts caught his attention. They had been out in many a shower of lead, and had suffered especially at Antietam. Only a few rags fluttered from the shattered staff, which was patched with a band of tin rudely nailed on where it had been broken by a shot. No other color, in that part of the line at least, was so badly torn. Riding rapidly, McClellan had passed the regiment before he could check his horse, but then he wheeled, returned, and halted, saluted the color, pathetic symbol of valor and sacrifice, by slowly raising his cap. The thunder of cheers that acknowledged this act of gracious courtesy revealed one of the secrets of McClellan’s popularity with his army. – [Worcester Spy] MAKING OIL PAINTINGS. HOW CHEAP DAUBS ARE TURNED OUT IN NEW YORK Factories Produce Them by the Thousands for $20 a Dozen – (will transcribe later) POSTAL SAVINGS BANK It is generally agreed that a system of savings institutions that would be easily assessable to the people throughout the country, give them absolute security for their small savings, and repay deposits at short notice, would, even if the rate of interest were very low, be a great convenience to many people in every community, and a great encouragement to economy and thrift among working men and people of small incomes. There are many who think that postal savings banks similar to those which have been in successful operation in Europe and in the British colonies for a number of years would furnish just the sort of facilities form saving that are needed in this country. Many Americans know something of the working of the postal savings banks in England, where they have been in operation since 1861. There are now upward of 7,800 of the post offices in the United Kingdom open, commonly from nine in the morning until six, and on Saturday until nine in the evening for the receipt and repayment of deposits. One shilling is the smallest sum that can be deposited. The Government has, however, recently issued blank forms with spaces for twelve-penny postage- stamps and will receive one of these forms with twelve stamps affixed as a deposit. This plan was suggested by the desire to encourage habits of saving among children, and by the success of penny banks in connection with schools and mechanics institutes. No one can deposit more than £30 in one year, or have to his credit more than £150, exclusive of interest. When principal and interest together amount to £200, interest ceases until the amount has been reduced below £200. Interest at two and a half percent is paid, beginning the first of the month following the deposit and stopping the last of the month preceding the withdrawal, but no interest is paid on any sum that is less than a pound or not a multiple of a pound. The interest is added to the principal the 31st of December of each year. – [Popular Science Monthly] AT WHAT HOUR IS A MAN STRONGEST At what hour of the day is a man at his strongest, and fitted to do hard work with the least weariness? The question is a strange one, and probably the answer occurring at once to most persons will be: “When he gets up in the morning.:” This is by no means the case; on the contrary, according to the recent experiments of Dr. Buch with the dynamometer, a man is precisely at his weakest when he turns out of bed. Our muscle-force is greatly increased by breakfast, but it attains to its highest point after the mid-day meal. It ten sinks for a few hours, rises again toward evening, but steadily declines from night till morning. The two chief foes of muscular force according to Dr. Buch are over-work an idleness. Sweating at work deteriorates the muscles. We know that many of the great workers of the world, though not all, have been early risers. But early rising, according to Dr. Buch’s doctrine, ought always to be supplemented by early breakfasting. The ancient proverbial “early bird” who “catches the worm” must have had a pressage of the “dynamometer” experiments, and instinctly put them in practice before they were formulated in words. HE WANTS THE EARTH – [Merchant Traveler] – (poem – will transcribe later) HUMOROUS – (will transcribe later) PAGE 2 THE LAMAR NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 18, 1886 RATES OF ADVERTISING One inch, one insertion $1.00 One inch, each subsequent insertion .50 One inch, twelve months 10.00 One inch, six months 7.00 One inch, three months 5.00 Two inches twelve months 15.00 Two inches, six months 10.00 Quarter column 12 months 35.00 Half Column 12 months 30.00 One column 12 months 100.00 Professional card $10. Special advertisements in local columns will be charged double rates. All advertisements collectable after first insertion. Local notices 10 cents per line. Obituaries, tributes of respect, etc. making over ten lines, 2 ½ cents per line. Alabama is set down for an appropriation of $500,000 to her river and harbors. An Association has been formed for the purpose of raising funds to erect a monument over the grave of Stonewall Jackson, at Lexington, Va. U. S. Senator, JOHN T. MILLER, of California, died on March 9th. His death was caused mainly from an old wound received in battle during the war. Since the Auditor began a rigid enforcement of the revenue law over $500 in money that was due the state at the close of the last quarter in 1885 has been reported, and most of it has been into the treasurys. This money was collected for the redemption of lands or licenses issued. ALABAMA Senator PLUMB, in making a speech in the United State Senate a few days ago said: “Look at Alabama, for instance, lying between two great systems of navigable waters. There is more coal and more iron in the space of 125 miles between the upper waters of the Tennessee, flowing into the Ohio and the waters of the Big Warrior, leading into the Gulf of Mexico, than there is in the entire state of Pennsylvania. The taxable values of the state are increasing by more than $7,000,000 each year. Every year it is becoming a great factor in the iron production of this country, and every year the people of that great state are pluming themselves on the fact that they are running a race with Pennsylvania in the production of iron and coal. More favorably located than Pennsylvania with water courses open all the year round that touch the borders of their great iron and coal production. Mr. P. H. JOINER, formerly of this place but now of Mobile, on last Monday night, through a terrible mistake shot and killed for a supposed chicken thief, his brother-in-law, a young man by the name of MARTIN, who was in the back yard also looking for thieves. Joiner came out just as Martin fired his pistol and supposing he was hot at, fired at Martin, who in turn, thought he was attacked by thieves fired on Joiner. Several shots passed. Martin was killed and Joiner badly. It was a terrible mistake and no one is blamed. Mr. Joiner is a brother-in-law of the Rev. A. HOOD, formerly pastor of the M. E. Church of this place. – [Gainsville messenger] OVER THE STATE The State Medical Association of Alabama will meet in Anniston on Tuesday the 13th of April and continue the session four days. The Guntersville Democrat has changed hand, Rob’t N. BELL retiring, and Walker & Corman taking charge. They promise the reading public a first class weekly. The Age reports counterfeit silver half-dollars circulating pretty freely in Birmingham. Suspicious looking strangers were in the city the day previous. The Citizen, of Scottsboro says Mr. DANIEL DODD, our good farmer friend from Iowa, says that corn is selling at 15 cents per bushel in his old state and times are just as hard there as here. LIST OF ALABAMA GOVERNORS The State of Alabama has had sixty-six Governors, commencing with: 1819 WILLIAM WYATT BIBB 1820 THOMAS BIBB 1821 ISRAEL PICKENS 1825 JOHN MURPHEY 1829 GABRIEL MOORE 1830 SAM B. MOORE and JNO. GALE 1835 CLEMENT C. CLAY 1836 HUGH MCVAY and A. P. BAGBY 1841 BENJAMIN FITZPATRICK 1845 JOSHUA L. MARTIN 1846 REUBEN CHAPMAN 1849 HENRY W. COLLIER 1858 JOHN A. WINSTON 1859 ANDREW B. MOORE 1860 JOHN GILL SHORTER 1863 THOMAS H. WATTS 1865 LEWIS E. PARSONS (MILITARY) 1865 ROBERT M. PATRON 1868 WILLIAM H. SMITH 1869 ROBERT B. LINDSAY 1872 DAVID M. LEWIS 1874 GEORGE S. HOUSTON 1878 RUFUS W. COBB 1882 EDWARD A. O’NEAL 1886 (_____) COAL HILL, ARK, March 8th, 1886 Ed. News – I feel it my duty to write a few lines to my old friends in Alabama trying to describe North West Ark. I have seen several counties in this state and as many call it the poor man’s home I think so myself for there are more poor men here than I ever saw anywhere, so it is not misrepresented, for I think myself if he comes here poor he will remain so. I will give my reasons: The country is poor and worn out. There are three grades of land, bottom, valley and mountains. The mountains are healthy but tough and poor there’s not one man out of a hundred that it would suit, water scarce and sorry timber is post, white and black oak and black jack oat and the vally is tolerable. Land will produce from 6 to 9 hundred of seed cotton and from 15 to 30 bushels of corn, but it is not very durable. The bottoms are as good as any land will make from 1 to ½ bales of cotton per acre, corn from 50 to 80 bushels per acre but it is worth from 25 to 50 dollars per acre and very sickly. This valley and mountain land ranges from 3 to 30 dollars per acre range there no worse than Alabama or Georgia. This country is poorly waters and timbered. So my readers you can consider the matter you will find many that will tell you great tales. My advice would be to persons immigrating west is to be sure and stick not less than 500 of a 1000 dollars in their pocket before stating. If not you may expect to carry low heads unless you go to some other place besides Arkansas if you expect to find a new country, pass this by. - C. D. Some one asked Sam Jones “Where is hell?” He replied, “I don’t know and, by the grace of God, I never will know.” The man then asked “Is there really genuine burning brimstone there?” Sam replied, “I am so afraid there is, I am never going there to see.” DIED, not long since, CLARK THORNTON colored. The cause of his death was from being poisoned from gas seeping through the grave he was digging by the side of another. The hands that were at with him, as soon as they smelled the offensive odor left the grave, but Clark, not thinking any danger, continued his work and died shortly afterwards. – [Washington (Ga.) Chronicle Ad for Montgomery paper (Daily Advertiser) Ad for Pianos and organs (J. Garrison of Cullman) Ad for farm for sale – J. Wesley Clearman, Vernon, Ala. (see other papers for full ad) Ad for James T. Allen – music school – see other papers for full ad. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS D. J. LACY, tax collector of Lamar County, Alabama, has this day filed in my office a list of defaulting tax payers of the year 1885, and the 1st Monday in April 1886, being a day for examining and passing upon said report and rendering decrees for the sale of any or ad of lands assessed and reported as above to pay the taxed due on said lands, to wit: (NOTE: I WILL GIVE NAMES AND BEATS, BUT PRINT IS SO SMALL AND FAINT, I CAN’T READ ALL THE LAND DESCRIPTIONS AND TAXES DUE. If interested in details, please email me at howven@sbcglobal.net and I can make a photocopy of paper for legal descriptions for you.) TOWN BEAT JAMES OLDSHUE OWNER UNKNOWN OWNER UNKNOWN LAWRENCE’S BEAT D. F. FOWLER D. FOWLER OWNER UNKNOWN HENSON’S SPRINGS OWNER UNKNOWN W. R. WEST OWNER UNKNOWN BETT’S BEAT T. D. BOOTH T. E. DOWDLE VAIL’S BEAT MRS. JOEL GIBSON M. M. HALL J. V. VASSER MILLPORT BEAT L. PALENGER’S ESTATE OWNER UNKNOWN COL. VERGO STRICKLAND’S BEAT L. P. HUMBER S. RANDOLPH WILSON’S BEAT C. L. HILL M. A. HARRIS ALFRED POE TRULL’S BEAT H. H. HOLLOWAY S. M. MEEK When and where all persons interested in any of said lands can contest and report if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate Masonic. Vernon Lodge., NO. 289 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications at Lodge Hall 1st Saturday, 7 p.m. each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W.M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. Vernon Lodge., No. 45, I. O. O. F. meets at Lodge Hall the 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7 ½ p.m. each month. W. G. MIDDLETON, N. G. M. W. MORTON, sect’y Largest, cheapest, best stock of dress goods, dress trimmings, ladies & misses jerseys clothing, furnishing goods, knit underwear, boots, shoes, & hats, tin ware, etc., etc., at rock bottom figures at A. COBB & SONS’S. ATTORNEYS NESMITH & SANFORD THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala. J. B. SANFORD, Fayette C. H., Ala. Attorneys-at-Law. Will practice as partners in the counties of Lamar and Fayette, and separately in adjoining counties, and will give prompt attention to all legal business intrused to them or either of them. SMITH & YOUNG, Attorneys-At-Law Vernon, Alabama– W. R. SMITH, Fayette, C. H., Ala. W. A. YOUNG, Vernon, Ala. We have this day, entered into a partnership for the purpose of doing a general law practice in the county of Lamar, and to any business, intrusted to us we will both give our earnest personal attention. – Oct. 13, 1884. PHYSICIANS – DENTISTS M. W. MORTON. W. L. MORTON. DR. W. L. MORTON & BRO., Physicians & Surgeons. Vernon, Lamar Co, Ala. Tender their professional services to the citizens of Lamar and adjacent country. Thankful for patronage heretofore extended, we hope to merit a respectable share in the future. Drug Store. Dr. G. C. BURNS, Vernon, Ala. Thankful for patronage heretofore extended me, I hope to receive a liberal share in the future. PHOTOGRAPHS – A. R. HENWOOD, Photographer, Aberdeen, Miss. Price list: Cards de visite, per doz………$2.00 Cards Cabinet, per doz……….$4.00 Cards Panel, per doz………….$5.00 Cards Boudoir, per doz………$5.00 Cards, 8 x 10, per doz……….. $8.00 Satisfaction given or money returned. RESTAURANT. Aberdeen, Mississippi. Those visiting Aberdeen would do well to call on MRS. L. M. KUPPER, who keeps Restaurant, Family Groceries, Bakery, and Confectionery, Toys, Tobacco, and Cigars. Also Coffee and sugar. Special attention paid to ladies. Barber Shop – For a clean shave or shampoo, call on G. W. BENSON, in rear of Dr. BURN’S office, Vernon, Ala. Collins Ague Cure…. (too small to read) New Cash Store, Vernon – Alabama. We have just opened a large, fresh, and well selected stock of General Merchandise, consisting of dry goods, notions, family groceries, &c. We have on hand also, a large and well selected stock of School Books. The bottom knocked out in prices. We only ask a trial. Chickens, eggs, butter, and all kinds of country produce wanted, and on hand. – GEO. W. RUSH & Co. The Great Bazaar! Aberdeen, Mississippi. S W Corner, Commerce and Meridian Streets. Crockery, china, glassware, tin ware, fancy goods, stationery, jewelry, notions, candies, toys and Holiday goods of all kinds at wholesale or retail. Special attention given to the wholesale department. Trial orders solicited and prices guaranteed. Terms: Thirty days, net, 2 percent off for cash. No charge for package. THOS. A. SALE & CO. WIMBERELY HOUSE Vernon, Alabama. Board and Lodging can be had at the above House on living terms L. M. WIMBERLEY, Proprietor. ERVIN & BILLUPS, Columbus, Miss. Wholesale and retail dealers in pure drugs, paints, oils, paten Medicines, tobacco & cigars. Pure goods! Low prices! Call and examine our large stock. Go to ECHARD’S PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, Columbus, Mississippi, when you want a fine photograph or ferrotype of any size or style. No extra charge made for persons standing. Family group and old pictures enlarged to any size. All the work is done in his gallery and not sent North to be done. Has a handsome and cheap line of Picture Frames on hand. Call at his Gallery and see his work when in Columbus. STAR STABLE – Aberdeen, Mississippi. A. A. POSEY & BRO., having consolidated their two Livery Stables, are now offering many additional advantages at this well-known and conveniently located Livery Stable. Owing to their consolidation, they have on hand a number of good second-hand buggies which they are selling cheap. MORGAN, ROBERTSON & CO., Columbus, Mississippi. General dealers in staple dry goods, boots, & shoes, groceries, bagging, ties, etc. etc. Always a full stock of goods on hand at Bottom prices. Don’t fail to call on them when you go to Columbus. JOHNSON’S ANODYNE liniment. The most wonderful family remedy ever known. For internal and external use. Parson’s pills make new, rich blood. Make hens lay….(to small to read) PAGE 3 THE LAMAR NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 18, 1886 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One copy one year $1.00 One copy, six months .60 All subscriptions payable in advance LOCAL DIRECTORY CHANCERY COURT THOMAS COBBS Chancellor JAS. M. MORTON Register CIRCUIT COURT S. H. SPROTT Circuit Judge THOS. W. COLEMAN Solicitor COUNTY OFFICERS ALEX. COBB Probate Judge JAMES MIDDLETON Circuit Clerk S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor D. J. LACY Tax Collector B. F. REED Co. Supt. of Education Commissioners – W. M. MOLLOY, SAMUEL LOGGAINS, R. W. YOUNG, ALVERT WILSON CITY OFFICERS L. M. WIMBERLEY Mayor and Treasurer G. W. BENSON Marshall Board of Aldermen – T. R. NESMITH, W. L. MORTON, JAS. MIDDLETON, W. A. BROWN, R. W. COBB RELIGIOUS FREEWILL BAPTIST – Pastor –T. W. SPRINGFIELD. Services, first Sabbath in each month, 7 p.m. MISSIONARY BAPTIST – Pastor J. E. COX. Services second Sabbath in each month at 11 am. METHODIST – Pastor – G. L. HEWITT. Services fourth Sabbath in each month. 11 a.m. SABBATH SCHOOLS UNION – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m. JAMES MIDDLETON, Supt. METHODIST – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m. G. W. RUSH, Supt. MAIL DIRECTORY VERNON AND COLUMBUS - Arrives every evening and leaves ever morning except Sunday, by way of Caledonia. VERNON AND BROCKTON – Arrives and departs every Saturday by way of Jewell. VERNON AND MONTCALM – Arrives and departs every Friday. VERNON AND PIKEVILLE – Arrives and (sic) Pikeville every Tuesday and Friday by way of Moscow and Beaverton. VERNON AND KENNEDY – Arrives and departs every Wednesday and Saturday. VERNON AND ANRO – Leaves Vernon every Tuesday and Friday and returns every Wednesday and Saturday. LOCAL BREVITIES Candidates are not so numerous as they were during court. Mr. W. S. METCALFE, of Detroit, was in town yesterday. Mrs. A. J. PENNINGTON, of this county, died last Tuesday. Circuit Court is in session at Fayette C. H. Mr. J. A. ARMSTRONG, postmaster at Moscow, was in town yesterday. Elsewhere can be seen Grand Juror’s report. Money will not be so scarce next year if you make a good crop and take your county paper. In this issue we give list of cases tried and disposed of during the 2nd week of court. See announcement of Mr. W. W. PURNELL, as candidate for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court. The charming Miss SALLIE MCCONNELL of Fayette C. H. is visiting relatives in town. Mr. R. W. COBB, who has been serving on the petit jury in the Federal courts at Birmingham returned on Sunday night. The Sheriff summoned a large posse to guard the jail on Tuesday night, to prevent the rescue of JOHN HANKINS by his friends. We call attention to the announcement of J. D. MCCLUSKEY Esq. as candidate for representative in the next general assembly. The Senatorial Convention of this (the 12th) District will be held in the town of Hamilton on the 12th day of May next. P. W. KEMP Esq. was in town on Monday last, renewing his bond as Justice of the Peace that was reported insufficient by the late grand jury. FOR SALE. The fine saddle horse recently ----Dr. W. H. KENNEDY. ---also a good plow horse and cannot be excelled under harness. Apply at this office. The Democratic Executive Committee of Lamar County will meet in the law office of W. A. YOUNG Esq. on Saturday the 10th day of April next. Come and see us we wish to sell you a fine horse. The best men to buy goods from are the men that advertise. Mr. A. A. SUMMERS is having all of the beautiful peach trees in his front yard hewned down, with the exception of one – Reason – “Because they do not bear fruit.” Not so many people in town this week as there were last. Court is over and they are going to work. See notice to delinquent tax payers in today’s paper. SIZEMORE’S BEAT March 17th, 1886 Mr. Editor: As many letters have been published in your paper, purporting to be from various beats, giving rather the opinions of said Beats, before court; I will try to tell you how the talk is, in our Bear since court. It is said that there are 400 men in the county who favor county conventions, under all circumstances. They are best known by Convention Democrats. There are 1,000 Conservative Democrats who claim that county Conventions in this county is not needed, and they want men to run for office on merit – as they claim it. They are say 600 to 800 Republicans and negros. Now we have an assortment of candidates to suit the voters, all can be pleased in our Beat – each man will get some votes, and it is said that unless a change is made, the race lies between C—D—F—for Judge. GRAND JURORS’ REPORT State of Alabama Lamar County Circuit Court, Spring Term 1886 To the Hon. S. H. SPROUT – Judge Presiding: We the Grand Jury empanelled, having endeavored to discharge the duties incumbent on us at the present term of the Court, respectfully submit the following result of our labors. We have personally examined the condition of the county jail and found it sufficient for the safe keeping of prisoners, and that all requirements of law relative the comfort of the prisoners have been compiled with. We would, however, recommend that the commissioners court have wire netting placed over all the windows of the room in which the cell is places, so that no implements could be introduced to those confined therein. We have examined the bonds of all the county officers and report them in legal form and sufficiently secured, except those of the following Justices to wit: P. W. KEMP and J. H. RAY. We recommend that these parties be required to give additional security. The County Treasurer and Sup’t of Education have both submitted reports to us, which we file with this report, as a correct statement of the condition of their respective offices. We have examined the books of the county officials and found them well kept and no illegal fees charged. We have investigated all violations of law which have come to our knowledge and returned bills in all cases which in our opinion the public good required to be prosecuted. There were many violations reported to us in which we could not get any witnesses at all. This and the fact that many witnesses delayed coming until the 2nd week of court, are the principal causes of the length of time we have been in session, and we hope that hereafter parties will promptly obey the summons and that witnesses bound over from Justices courts will report in the first two or three days of Court. We have investigated 81 cases, examined 112 witnesses and returned 42 bills. In concluding we tender thanks to your honor for the clear exposition of our duties given us by your honor and which has been of material aid to us in the discharge of them. The officers of court in attendance are also entitled in our thanks for the manner in which they have discharged their duties. All of which is respectfully submitted. - W. H. STONE, Foreman CIRCUIT COURT Below will be found a list of cases tried and disposed of during the 2nd week of court at this place, to wit: State v SAMP LOLLAR - Ret. plea guilty of attempt and fine of $1. State v JOE PENNINGTON - abated on death of deft. State v. A. H. BARROW – violating revenue law – plea of guilty and fine reduced to $1. State v JNO. WRIGHT – C. C. P. nol prossed. State v MID BOLIN – G. L. acquitted. State v. RICHARD JONES – C. C. P. plea guilty $50. State v. HENRY BRYANT – A. and B. W. – plea guilty $5. State v. SAM MORDICIA and ROBT. ----- - trespass plea guilty and $1. State v. WILLIS WYATT – C. C. P. guilty and $50. State v. BALAM SMITH - A. and B. $5. State v. L. HAYES – C. C. P. nol prossed. State v. L. BARROW – A and B. W. not guilty. State v. GEO. FLINN. – C. C. P. nol pross. State v. GEO. HILL – D. R. W. $20. State v. JESSE WADDELL, LEE SMITH, BEN SMITH, BOB WADDELL, HACK RANDOLPH, and BAILEY DUNN, - S. B. nol prossed. State v. GEO. HILL, - A. L. nol prossed. State v. JNO. LEE – D. R. W. $20. State v. ELISHA ALEXANDER REGAMY – hard labor 2 yrs. State v. JESSE SANDLIN – D. R. W. acquitted. State v. ICHABAD HILL A or F, nol prossed on payment of Clerk and Sheriff’s cost. State v. BUDD DODDS – G. L., nol pros. State v. BELIA MILLER, P. L. $5. State v. T. J. SPRINGFIELD – violating grove $1. State v. HUSE HANKINS – compounding felony, acquited. State v. ROBT. THOMPSON failing to obey summons, nol prossed. State v. T. C. CLEMENTS – violating revenue law, nol prossed on payment of Clerk and Sheriff’s cost. State v. FRANK BANKHEAD – S. M. P.’S guilty of attempt $1. State v. JERRY BROCK. – C. C. W. fined fifty dollars. State v. HENRY COOK – biogamy, 2 yrs hard labor. State v. HENRY COOK and EMALINE NIBBET, A. or F., nol prossed on payment of cost. State v. FRANCES PALMER, A. or F., not guilty. State v. GEO. RAY, - C. C. P, fined fifty dollars. State v. GEO. RAY, - C. C. P, no. pro. State v. REUBIN FLEMING, A. and B. W. fined twenty-five dollars. State v. CHARLEY MILLS – violating revenue law, fined seventy-five dollars. State v. HORACE FLEMING – A & B. W. – fined ten dollars. State v. BEN SMITH – S. B. nol prossed. Two cases State v. BURT TAYLOR, A. & B. W., fined ten dollars. State v. JAMES SAVAGE. – D. O. Road – not guilty State v. JEFF BARTON – A. B. W $1. State v. CHARLEY TERRY – S. B. fined $10. State v. JAMES D. HOLLADAY, A. and B. fined ten dollars. State v. NATHAN DAVIS, G. L., 18 mos. hard labor. State v. NATHAN DAVIS, G. L. fined ten dollars. State v. TOM SMITH - G. L. not guilty State v. FRANK BOLIN, burg. 4 yrs. hard labor. State v. FRANK BOLIN, escape – ten dollars State v. ELISHA ALEXANDER – escape $1. State v. JAMES SCOTT – A. or F. one hundred dollars State v. FRANK BOLIN – P. L. twenty dollars State v. JIM MADDOX – P. D. fine $5. State v. IKE JOHNSON, A. L. fine $15. State v. LUCINDA WILSON, A. or F. fined one hundred dollars. MARRIED Mr. WM. BAILEY and Miss THURSA S. GUIA, on 14th inst. at Mr. MART GUIN’S by W. B. PALMER, J. P. Mr. JAS. H. GUTHRIE and Miss M. V. BANKHEAD, on 9th inst. Mr. J. H. THOMAS and Miss S. F. MAHAN, on 4th inst., at residence of J. C. HARRIS, Rev. C. A. WHEELER officiating. Mr. JNO. A. FORD and Miss SARAH F. MOTES on 21st ult. by Rev. W. J. KIRK. Ad for Fernbank High School – JNO. R. GUIN, principal (see other papers for details) ESTATE OF JOEL E. GIBSON The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, March 5th, 1886 In the matter of the estate of JOEL E. GIBSON deceased, THOS B. NESMITH, administrator of said estate, having filed his report in writing and under oath, alleging said estate insolvent, and this being the day for passing upon said report and it appearing to the court that notice had not been given as required by law. It is therefore ordered that the 1st day of April 1886 be and is a day to which the hearing of the same be confined when and where all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CIRCUIT CLERK We are authorized to announce S. M. SPRUILL as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Subject to the Democratic Party. Election in August, 1886. We are authorized to announce J. N. MCNEIL as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Election August next. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County. Election in August next. – W. G. MIDDLETON We are authorized to announce W. W. PURNELL as a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County. Election next August. FOR PROBATE JUDGE We are authorized to announce J. E. PENNINGTON as a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate of Lamar County. Election next August. FOR CO. SUPT. OF ED. We are authorized to announce B. H. WILKERSON a candidate for County Superintendent of Education for Lamar County. Election next August. We are authorized to announce B. MCADAMS (cripple) as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education for Lamar County. Election next August. FOR REPRESENTATIVE We are authorized to announce J. D. MCCLUSKEY as candidate to Represent Lamar County in the next General Assembly. Election next August. APPLICATION TO SELL LAND State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, February 8th, 1886 This day came J. G. TRULL, administrator of the estate of C. K. COOK, late deceased of said county, and filed application in writing and under oath, praying, for an order to sell certain lands in said application, described, for the purpose of paying the debts due and owing from said estate. It is ordered by the Court that 29th day of March, 1886, be a day for hearing and passing upon the same, when all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate (NOTICE NO. 4937) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION LAND OFFICE OF MONTGMOERY, ALA Feb. 22, 1886 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler handled notice of his intention to make final proof in supports of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Judge of the Probate Court at Vernon, Ala on April 12th, 1886, viz: WILLIAM H. BICKERSTAFF, Homestead application No. 9385, for the s e ¼ n w ¼ n e ¼ s w ¼ Sec 4, T 15 and R 15 W. He names the following witnessed to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: J. W. GILMORE, S. H. SANDORS, ISAAC PENNINGTON and W. G. MIDDLETON; all of Vernon, Ala. THOS. J. SCOTT, Register NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County To Whom It May Concern: My wife M. A. TURNER, having voluntary left my bed and board, this is to give notice to all persons not to contract with or to furnish her with any thing upon my credit, as I will not be responsible for her contracts. This March 10, 1886 - WILLIAM A. TURNER. (NOTE FROM TRANSCRIBER – I THINK THIS WAS MARY ANN YOUNG, WM. A. TURNER’S NIECE AND THIRD WIFE. HIS FIRST WIFE MARY ANN BOX DIED JULY 4, 1881. HE LATER MARRIED HER SISTER SARAH JANE BOX ON OCT. 6, 1881. SARAH JANE DIED MAY 30, 1882. HE MARRIED MARY ANN YOUNG, POSSIBLY THE DAUGHTER OF MARTHA T. (BOX) AND J. P. YOUNG – HIS NIECE. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FAMILY OR ANY OTHER POSSIBILITY OF WHO THIS IS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT HOWVEN@SBCGLOBAL.NET) Ad for Liver…. Ad for Chicago Cottage Organ Ad for Accordeons Ad for Russian Violin Strings Ad for Avery Sewing Machine Ad for Tutt’s Pills Ad for Collins Ague Cure Ad for New Home Sewing Machine Ad for Before You Paint Ad for Chicago Scale Co. Ad for The Times Democrat – New Orleans PAGE 4 A CZAR’S WITNER PALACE – A BUILDING WHICH SHELTERS 7,000 PEOPLE How An Emperor and An Empress Died Alone In the Great Attraction The palaces and churches of Russia make the rest of Europe seem very poor; still, I do not think the winter palace in very good taste, writes a correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer. It is a vast quadrangle of courts, halls, throne rooms and galleries, all jumbled together, with no especial plan (save in its interior), and so immense that they should build a narrow gauge railroad for sight-seers. It gives constant shelter to some 7,000 people, yet you may pass through the whole of it and not see one. It was not its splendor which interested me the most. We had wandered for hours, until utterly wearied with the grandeur and glitter of its splendid rooms we were ushered into a small apartment, so poor and simple in its appointments that I thought it, with this camp bed and wooden table, a guard room. On the table lay a few maps, across the bed an army cloak and simple “cocked hat”. No curtain at the window, no chair save a camp stool. On the table lay folded a pocket handkerchief, and bending down I saw, now faded and nearly gone, the name “Nicholas.” In an instant all weariness had vanished and interest most intense took its place, for I knew I was in the room where the great Emperor’s heart had broken, and where, though he ruled all Russia, he died utterly alone. They tell the story of his death in St. Petersburg as the world does not know it. Broken-hearted over the reverses in the Crimea and unwilling to live if he must lose aught of his grandeur he summoned to him an obscure physician and ordered him to give the Czar of Russia a potion that would “end life quickly and painlessly.” The man, astounded and affrighted, refused utterly, but was told that after such a request from such a source he must obey or lose his own life. That settled it. He was paid heavily and sent out of the kingdom. The next morning the great Czar Nicholas lay upon his camp bed, wrapped in his cloak dead. And following soon after the physician was found murdered in his bed in Heidelberg. They say the howling of the wolves from across the Nava could be distinctly heard the night Nicholas died. How the comic and tragedic tread close upon each other in this life. We were taken from Nicholas’s room to that of the late Empress. She had been in Italy for several winters, battling with that enemy of her family, consumption. Weary with her banishment, she begged to go home, and the Czar was told that if there was a room especially prepared and kept at the same temperature constantly she might live for some years even in Russia. The room was prepared, and she came home only to suffer most horridly, and begged constantly to die. Finally His Majesty asked her physician how long she would live if the windows were opened and the cold let in. “Twenty minutes,” was the reply. “Then open the windows,” and as they did so all left the room, and she, Empress of so many millions was left to cross the dark waters alone. Not even her daughter stayed to hold her hand. There are some of the shadows of the winter palace. EDUCATION We talk of education now. Are we more educated than were the ancient Greeks? Do we know anything about education, physical, intellectual, aesthetic (religious education in our sense of the word, of course they had none), of which they have not taught us at least the rudiments? Are there not some branches of education which they perfected once and forever, leaving us Northern barbarians to follow their example? To produce health, that is, harmony and sympathy, proportion and grace, in very faculty of mind and body, that was their notion of education! Ah! The waste of health and strength in the young! The waste, too, of anxiety and misery in those who love and tend them! How much of it might be saved by a little rational education in those laws of nature which are the will of God about the welfare of our bodies, and which, therefore, we are as much bound to knew and to obey as we are bound to know and to obey the spiritual laws whereon depend the welfare of our souls. – [Charles Kingsley] A RASCAL’S SHREWD TRICK – (story of “BILLY HAYES”) –(will return to transcribe later) A FEW LONG WORDS – (will return to transcribe later) JOKES – ANECDOTES – ADVERTISEMENTS – will return to transcribe at a later time File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/lamar/newspapers/thelamar959gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 48.3 Kb

Lamar County AlArchives News.....The Lamar News March 11, 1886 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00016.html#0003775 May 7, 2006, 7:35 pm The Lamar News March 11, 1886 Microfilm Ref Call #373 Microfilm Order #M1992.4466 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE LAMAR NEWS E. J. MCNATT, Editor and Proprietor VERNON, ALABAMA, MARCH 11, 1886 VOL. III. NO. 19 WHERE HOME WAS (Poem – will come back and transcribe later) BLUE BUNDLES – (short story – will come back and transcribe later) INTENTIONAL ERRORS They have been mostly connected with Biblical matters, and intended to further party interests. It is said that Field, a printer of the time of Charles I, was paid £1,500 by the Independents to alter a single letter in the third verse of Acts 6, so as to make the word “we” read “ye” and so give the right of appointing pastors to the people, and not to the apostles. The well- known “Vinegar Bible” was published in 1717, and obtains its name from the Parable of the Vineyard being printed as the Parable of the Vinegar. One of the most willful alterations of the test and one which cost its perpetrator her life was committed by the widow of a German printer. One night, while an edition of the Bible was being printed in her house, she took the opportunity of altering the word Herr into Narr, making the verse read: “He shall by they lard.” The celebrated Bibles of Sixtus V are eagerly sought for by all collectors. Their sole fame is the multitude of errants which crowd their ages notwithstanding that his Holiness Sixtus V. carefully superintended every sheet as it passed through the press, and finally prefixed to the first edition a bull forbidding any alteration in the text. – [Chamber’s Journal] SOME PECULIAR EFFECTS OF SEA SALT A correspondent on one of the islands of the Gulf of Mexico writes: The Cheniere, as well as Grand Isle, was once a sugar plantation, but the force of constant winds, blowing from one point of the compass, has several times caused the rollers to sweep across it for many days, and this, added positively to transpiration water, after a time made the saccharine juice more salt than sweet. The residents are obliged to either use the wood drifted in upon the waves or bring it in luggers from a distance. As the salt in the drift wood rusts and destroys the cooking stoves there are none in use on the island. But if the meals are cooked upon an iron frame in a great, wide- mouthed fireplace they lose none of their savoriness thereby. A MISCONCEPTION “Just one,” said the lover, as he stood upon the stoop with his girl, “just one?” “Just one,” said the mother, putting her head out of the bedroom window above. “Well, I guess it ain’t so late as that, but it’s pretty near twelve, and you’d better be going, or her father will be down.” And the lover took his leave with pain in his heart. – [Boston Courier] EXPLORERS IN A PLIGHT – UNEXPECTED ADVENTURES IN LITTLE-KNOWN REGIONS Dilemmas, Some Of Them Ridiculous and Others Dangerous (WILL COME BACK LATER AND TRANSCRIBE) NUMBER SEVEN The mystic power supposed by the credulous to belong to the number seven is due to the ancient belief that it is a holy number. The sanctity was no doubt given to it primarily by the Mosaic narratives of the division of the week into seven days, the last of which was a day of rest, set apart and chosen for that purpose by Deity itself. That the ancient Hebrews regarded the number as possessed of some mysterious, sacred quality is plain from its use as recorded in the Scripture narrative. There were seven days in creation, seven weeks between the Passover and Pentecost, seven days allowed to feasts, and the same number to the ceremonies of purification’ seven victims were offered as sacrifices for special occasions, the seventh was the sabbatical year, and seven times seven was the year preceding the year of Jubilee. The use of the symbolic number in the Apocalypse is something remarkable, the seven churches of Asia, the seven golden candlesticks, the seven stars, seven spirits before the throne, the book with seven seals, etc. The mystical meaning ascribed to this number was not peculiar to the Hebrews, however; it also prevailed among the Persians, the ancient Hindoos, the Greeks, and the Romans. Thence the superstition filtered down through the ages to the present time. Thus there was seven wise men of Greece, seven wonders of the world, seven graces, and so on. Ancient astronomy had seven planets, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus, and the seven metals of alchemy were supposed to correspond with these, gold, silver, iron, quicksilver, lead, tin, and copper, but modern discoveries in astronomy and chemistry interfered rather awkwardly with this very effective combination. In fact, the enlightenment of modern times ahs shown so plainly the absurdity of superstitions concerning numbers that none but the credulous are now influenced by them. – [Inter-Ocean] A PISCATORIAL HOWLER One of the most remarkable sound-making or musical fishes, is the great drum fish, or pogonias chromos, common on our western coast, and more than once the crews of vessels have been astonished at the curious sounds that come up form the sea. A vessel that was lying off the coast becalmed some years ago was surrounded by a regular band of fishes that uttered the most remarkable sounds – now a shriek would rise, then a groan, followed by numerous grunts; the rushing of steam, the hiss of boiling water, muffled tones of a drum, and even the clanging of a deep-toned bell, were some of the remarkable sounds that rose from this musical school of finny singers. Humboldt, the great observer of natural phenomena, dwells upon the remarkable sounds that came from a school of fish that surrounded the vessel. One of the most remarkable sounded like the twanging of a gigantic harp, while others were so loud and startling that the men were alarmed, fearing that an explosion was about to occur from some submarine volcano. – [Atlanta Constitution] GENTIANS (poem – WILL RETURN AND TRANSCRIBE LATER) HUMOROUS (jokes – will return and transcribe later) A MACHINE THAT CALCULATES The calculating machine invents by Prof. Thomson appears to excel, in its ingenious adaptation to a variety of results, even Babbage’s wonderful apparatus. By means of the mere friction of a disk, a cylinder and a ball, the machine is capable of effecting numerous complicated calculations which occur in the highest application of mathematics to physical problems, and by its aid an unskilled person may, in a given time, perform the work of ten expert mathematicians. The machine is applicable alike to the calculating of tidal, magnetic, meteorological and other periodic phenomena; it will solve differential equations of the second, or even higher powers or orders; and through this same wonderful arrangement of mechanical parts, the problem of finding the three motions of any number of mutually attracting particles, unrestricted by any of the approximate suppositions required in the treatment of the lunar and planetary theories, is done by simply turning a handle – New York Sun] PAGE 2 THE LAMAR NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 11, 1886 RATES OF ADVERTISING One inch, one insertion $1.00 One inch, each subsequent insertion .50 One inch, twelve months 10.00 One inch, six months 7.00 One inch, three months 5.00 Two inches twelve months 15.00 Two inches, six months 10.00 Quarter column 12 months 35.00 Half Column 12 months 30.00 One column 12 months 100.00 Professional card $10. Special advertisements in local columns will be charged double rates. All advertisements collectable after first insertion. Local notices 10 cents per line. Obituaries, tributes of respect, etc. making over ten lines, 2 ½ cents per line. CONGRESS The Senate at last passes the Blair Educational bill; yeas 36, nays 11. It provides that for eight years after its passage there shall be annually appropriated from the treasury, in aid of common school education in the States and territories and the District of Columbia and Alaska, the first year $7,000,000, second year $10,000,000, third year $15,000,000, fourth year $13,000,000, fifth year $11,000,000, sixth year $9,000,000, seventh year $7,000,000, and eighth year $5,000,000 making $77,000,000 besides there is a special appropriation of $2,000,000 to aid in the erection of school houses in sparsely settled districts, making the total fund $76,000,000. The money is given to the several states and territories in that proportion which the whole number of people in each state over ten years old who cannot read, bears to the whole number of such persons in the United States, according to the census of 1880 until the census figures of the census of 1890 shall be obtained, then according to the latter. In State ha---separate schools for white and colored children the money shall be paid out in support of such white and colored schools respectively in the proportion that the white and colored children between ten and twenty-one years old in such state bear to each other by the census. No state is to receive the benefit of the act until its governor shall file with the Secretary of the Interior papers giving the full plan of the school system, attendance of white and colored children, amount of money expended, etc., the number of schools in operation, the number and compensation of teachers. No state or territory shall receive more in any year from this fund than it has paid out the previous year from its own fund. THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE On the 1st of March President Cleveland sent to the Senate a message in reply to its numerous inquiries of the members of his cabinet as to cause for removals from office, and evidence reacting thereto. The President asserts in a plain straight-forward manly way, with all due respect to the Senate, that he has been chosen to execute the laws, and that---to belongs to the legislative branch of the government. He very pointedly informs them that if they will attend to their own business, he is fully capable of wielding the Executive Department in such a manner as will preserve the chief magistracy unimpaired in all its dignity and vigor. He therefore firmly refuses to comply with these demands; and closes by saying that “neither the discontents of party friends, nor the allurements constantly offered of confirmations of appointees have not been made upon party grounds alone, nor the threat proposed in the resolution now before the Senate, that no confirmation will be made unless the demands of that body be complied with, are sufficient to discourage or deter me from following in the way which I am convinced leads to the better government of the people.: The whole message has the true Jacksonian ring, and places the President on a higher lane than such men as Edmunds can ever hope to attain. EX-PRESIDENT DAVIS WITH THE BOYS The members of the Lomax Fire Company, of this city, went down to New Orleans last Tuesday to participate in the grand fireman’s parade on the 4th inst. When the train stopped at Beauvoir, Miss., Mr. Jeff Davis, the honored and beloved hero of the Confederacy, got aboard. When the grand old man made his appearance the boys cheered and the band struck up the familiar air of “Dixie.” Then there was a general hand-shaking. Every man felt it an honored privilege to grasp the hand of the honored hero, who said: “Hold fast the charity that raises the lowly, with the self-respect that stoops not to the haughty.” Mr. Davis was cheerful and social and spent the time from Beauvoir to New Orleans talking to different members of the Lomax Company about Montgomery and its people, as he knew them in ”the olden time long ago”. He asked about his friends in Montgomery many of whom are still living her,. Mr. Davis is just as generous and brave and true amid the peace and sunshine of the present times, as he was amid the gloom of other days, and the Lomax boys were over- glad to be with him. – [Montgomery Advertiser] STICK TO YOUR BUSH (anecdote – will transcribe later) SOMETHING YOU NEED – ad for Montgoemry paper Ad for Peruna medicine Ad for The Courier-Journal – Louisville, KY Ad for Chicago Scale Co Masonic. Vernon Lodge., NO. 289 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications at Lodge Hall 1st Saturday, 7 p.m. each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W.M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. Vernon Lodge., No. 45, I. O. O. F. meets at Lodge Hall the 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7 ½ p.m. each month. W. G. MIDDLETON, N. G. M. W. MORTON, sect’y Largest, cheapest, best stock of dress goods, dress trimmings, ladies & misses jerseys clothing, furnishing goods, knit underwear, boots, shoes, & hats, tin ware, etc., etc., at rock bottom figures at A. COBB & SONS’S. ATTORNEYS NESMITH & SANFORD THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala. J. B. SANFORD, Fayette C. H., Ala. Attorneys-at-Law. Will practice as partners in the counties of Lamar and Fayette, and separately in adjoining counties, and will give prompt attention to all legal business intrused to them or either of them. SMITH & YOUNG, Attorneys-At-Law Vernon, Alabama– W. R. SMITH, Fayette, C. H., Ala. W. A. YOUNG, Vernon, Ala. We have this day, entered into a partnership for the purpose of doing a general law practice in the county of Lamar, and to any business, intrusted to us we will both give our earnest personal attention. – Oct. 13, 1884. PHYSICIANS – DENTISTS M. W. MORTON. W. L. MORTON. DR. W. L. MORTON & BRO., Physicians & Surgeons. Vernon, Lamar Co, Ala. Tender their professional services to the citizens of Lamar and adjacent country. Thankful for patronage heretofore extended, we hope to merit a respectable share in the future. Drug Store. Dr. G. C. BURNS, Vernon, Ala. Thankful for patronage heretofore extended me, I hope to receive a liberal share in the future. PHOTOGRAPHS – A. R. HENWOOD, Photographer, Aberdeen, Miss. Price list: Cards de visite, per doz………$2.00 Cards Cabinet, per doz……….$4.00 Cards Panel, per doz………….$5.00 Cards Boudoir, per doz………$5.00 Cards, 8 x 10, per doz……….. $8.00 Satisfaction given or money returned. RESTAURANT. Aberdeen, Mississippi. Those visiting Aberdeen would do well to call on MRS. L. M. KUPPER, who keeps Restaurant, Family Groceries, Bakery, and Confectionery, Toys, Tobacco, and Cigars. Also Coffee and sugar. Special attention paid to ladies. Barber Shop – For a clean shave or shampoo, call on G. W. BENSON, in rear of Dr. BURN’S office, Vernon, Ala. Collins Ague Cure…. (too small to read) New Cash Store, Vernon – Alabama. We have just opened a large, fresh, and well selected stock of General Merchandise, consisting of dry goods, notions, family groceries, &c. We have on hand also, a large and well selected stock of School Books. The bottom knocked out in prices. We only ask a trial. Chickens, eggs, butter, and all kinds of country produce wanted, and on hand. – GEO. W. RUSH & Co. The Great Bazaar! Aberdeen, Mississippi. S W Corner, Commerce and Meridian Streets. Crockery, china, glassware, tin ware, fancy goods, stationery, jewelry, notions, candies, toys and Holiday goods of all kinds at wholesale or retail. Special attention given to the wholesale department. Trial orders solicited and prices guaranteed. Terms: Thirty days, net, 2 percent off for cash. No charge for package. THOS. A. SALE & CO. WIMBERELY HOUSE Vernon, Alabama. Board and Lodging can be had at the above House on living terms L. M. WIMBERLEY, Proprietor. ERVIN & BILLUPS, Columbus, Miss. Wholesale and retail dealers in pure drugs, paints, oils, paten Medicines, tobacco & cigars. Pure goods! Low prices! Call and examine our large stock. Go to ECHARD’S PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, Columbus, Mississippi, when you want a fine photograph or ferrotype of any size or style. No extra charge made for persons standing. Family group and old pictures enlarged to any size. All the work is done in his gallery and not sent North to be done. Has a handsome and cheap line of Picture Frames on hand. Call at his Gallery and see his work when in Columbus. STAR STABLE – Aberdeen, Mississippi. A. A. POSEY & BRO., having consolidated their two Livery Stables, are now offering many additional advantages at this well-known and conveniently located Livery Stable. Owing to their consolidation, they have on hand a number of good second-hand buggies which they are selling cheap. MORGAN, ROBERTSON & CO., Columbus, Mississippi. General dealers in staple dry goods, boots, & shoes, groceries, bagging, ties, etc. etc. Always a full stock of goods on hand at Bottom prices. Don’t fail to call on them when you go to Columbus. JOHNSON’S ANODYNE liniment. The most wonderful family remedy ever known. For internal and external use. Parson’s pills make new, rich blood. Make hens lay….(to small to read) PAGE 3 THE LAMAR NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 11, 1886 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One copy one year $1.00 One copy, six months .60 All subscriptions payable in advance LOCAL DIRECTORY CHANCERY COURT THOMAS COBBS Chancellor JAS. M. MORTON Register CIRCUIT COURT S. H. SPROTT Circuit Judge THOS. W. COLEMAN Solicitor COUNTY OFFICERS ALEX. COBB Probate Judge JAMES MIDDLETON Circuit Clerk S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor D. J. LACY Tax Collector B. F. REED Co. Supt. of Education Commissioners – W. M. MOLLOY, SAMUEL LOGGAINS, R. W. YOUNG, ALVERT WILSON CITY OFFICERS L. M. WIMBERLEY Mayor and Treasurer G. W. BENSON Marshall Board of Aldermen – T. R. NESMITH, W. L. MORTON, JAS. MIDDLETON, W. A. BROWN, R. W. COBB RELIGIOUS FREEWILL BAPTIST – Pastor –T. W. SPRINGFIELD. Services, first Sabbath in each month, 7 p.m. MISSIONARY BAPTIST – Pastor J. E. COX. Services second Sabbath in each month at 11 am. METHODIST – Pastor – G. L. HEWITT. Services fourth Sabbath in each month. 11 a.m. SABBATH SCHOOLS UNION – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m. JAMES MIDDLETON, Supt. METHODIST – Meets every Sabbath at 3 o’clock p.m. G. W. RUSH, Supt. MAIL DIRECTORY VERNON AND COLUMBUS - Arrives every evening and leaves ever morning except Sunday, by way of Caledonia. VERNON AND BROCKTON – Arrives and departs every Saturday by way of Jewell. VERNON AND MONTCALM – Arrives and departs every Friday. VERNON AND PIKEVILLE – Arrives and (sic) Pikeville every Tuesday and Friday by way of Moscow and Beaverton. VERNON AND KENNEDY – Arrives and departs every Wednesday and Saturday. VERNON AND ANRO – Leaves Vernon every Tuesday and Friday and returns every Wednesday and Saturday. LOCAL BREVITIES There are four persons in jail awaiting sentence to the Penitentiary. We will give the interesting report of the Grand Jury in full next week. The Grand Jury returned forty-two true bills up to last night, at this term of the court. Every person ought to take their county paper this year and learn about the election. We wish to thank every person who has thought of us during court, but are sorry many have not said “turkey.” JOHN HANKINS was arrested and jailed yesterday on charge of murder; the killing was done in 1872. Farmers go slow in making bills on time this year – cotton, corn, and money will move slower and slower possibly yet. The Grand Jury has done some good work, judging from the number of witnesses examined. The present grand jury is composed of good loyal citizens, and they will do some excellent work to bring criminals to justice. HON. THOS. SEAY the most popular candidate for Governor of the State honored our office with a brief call this morning, accompanied by Capt. S. J. SHIELDS. CANDIDATES – The Grand Jury adjourned this morning and you did not come and register your names so they could go in our report. So go forward at once and announce your names in the News so we will know who you are. – G. J. – 3-11- ’86. Large crowds at the Court house this morning to hear the murder case of THOMAS BEARD, which was continued until next court, owing to the absence of witnesses for the defendant. We call special attention to the announcement of B. MCADAMS, who is a candidate for Co. Supt. of Ed. Mr. McAdams is a bad cripple and those who cast their votes for him, will be doing a charitable act. NOTICE. Must collect. Parties having accounts and notes rendered previous to Dec. 25th, ’85 and unsettled, must come and make satisfaction in some way, or their notes and accounts will be found in the hands of the Justice of the Peace – and that right away. I mean business. – E. W. BROCK. This section was visited by a slight snow Tuesday night. Mr. R. W. COBB, who was called to Birmingham several days ago as a witness in the U. S. court, is still absent. Our readers will please excuse scarcity of reading matter this week. Hon. J. B. SANFORD, gave us a pleasant call and informs us that he will be a candidate before the next Senatorial Convention for this the 12th district. Col. Sanford’s record is sufficient evidence of his ability and qualifications to insure us a good Senator if nominated. Messrs. D. R. ALDRIDGE & Bro. leave some specimen cobbs at this office and the Probate Judge’s office that were grown on the red lands they have for sale. These lands lie fifteen miles east of Columbus, Miss. Call or address the boys at Henry, Ala. (NOTE FROM TRANSCRIBER: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE HENRY, ALA IS? I CAN’T FIND IT ON A MAP ANYWHERE. ALSO IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION REGARDING D. R. ALDRIDGE (DONAPHAN R. ALRIDGE) OR HIS BROTHER KOGER OR JAMES, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT HOWVEN@SBCGLOBAL.NET – THANK YOU) Pianos and organs. Mr. J. GARRISON, of Cullman, Ala who handles but first class pianos and organs. The celebrated Kranauch & Bach and Vose & Son’s Piano, and the James Wilcox & White organs. Will be pleased to correspond with anyone who anticipate buying a piano or organ. Instruments sold on easy installments and old instruments taken in exchange. Repairing a specialty and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for catalogues and price lists before buying elsewhere. Address J. GARRISON, Cullman, Ala. There are ten things for which no one has ever yet been sorry – for doing good to all, for speaking evil of no one, for hearing before judging, holding an angry tongue, for being kind to the distressed, for asking pardon for all wrongs, for being patient toward everybody, for stopping the ears to a tale bearer, and for disbelieving evil reports. JAMES T. ALLEN, Vernon, Ala having recently attended the Alabama Normal Music School is prepared to teach classes in Lamar and adjoining counties. Write him for terms and have a class this winter. OVER THE STATE Talladega has two citizens whom they expect to present to the next Democratic Convention. Colonel THOS. H. REYNOLDS is a candidate for secretary of state and JAS. T. HEFIN for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. A colored woman 30 yrs. old of Hayneville, is the mother of 12 boys. It is said that the Georgia Pacific Railroad gap between Birmingham and Columbus is to be filled by the first of January next according to contract just let. The Marion Guards, of Tuskaloosa, have entered for the government drill next May. Congressman WHEELER is flooding the Eighth District with garden and grass seed. He will be a candidate for reelection. Mr. L. COSBY, who kept a little store at the fork of the Wooley and Norman Bridge Road, two miles south of Montgomery, was murdered mysteriously by some unknown party, and his store set afire, last week. The Abbeville Times says Mr. J. W. JACKSON, of this section, has the greatest living curiosity we have ever seen. It is a child about four years of age and has never talked nor walked, and will not weigh over ten or twelve pounds, has never eaten anything except milk, and has no use of itself and is an object of pity. It will be remembered by many of our readers that on December 9th, U. S. Marshall W. D. KELLET was mur. (sic) Cullman is on a big boom in the manufacturing line. THOS. H. ELLIS, editor and proprietor of the Hornet, a sensational weekly issued every Saturday, and now in the fourth week of its career, has been indicted by a United States grand jury for sending obscene literature through the mails. His father, Rev. C. C. ELLIS went on his bond for $1000. ITEMS OF INTEREST Mrs. MARY HOUSTON GILLESPIE has been appointed Post-Mistress of Aberdeen. The Western Union commenced Thursday the work of putting up a line between C--- t and Starkville. --------, dollar fire, at Akron, O on the 6th inst. Some of the ink pencils lately brought into use are stated to be dangerous innovations, as the transferred writing made by them is a very easy matter. Any signature can be reproduced by using two sheets of dampened paper. The first will take the impression revered and the next will receive it precisely as originally written. ANSWER TO “CAMPAIGN VERSES” - political poem – will be transcribed later NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County To Whom It May Concern: My wife M. A. TURNER, having voluntary left my bed and board, this is to give notice to all persons not to contract with or to furnish her with any thing upon my credit, as I will not be responsible for her contracts. This March 10, 1886 - WILLIAM A. TURNER. (NOTE FROM TRANSCRIBER – I THINK THIS WAS MARY ANN YOUNG, WM. A. TURNER’S NIECE AND THIRD WIFE. HIS FIRST WIFE MARY ANN BOX DIED JULY 4, 1881. HE LATER MARRIED HER SISTER SARAH JANE BOX ON OCT. 6, 1881. SARAH JANE DIED MAY 30, 1882. HE MARRIED MARY ANN YOUNG, POSSIBLY THE DAUGHTER OF MARTHA T. (BOX) AND J. P. YOUNG – HIS NIECE. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FAMILY OR ANY OTHER POSSIBILITY OF WHO THIS IS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT HOWVEN@SBCGLOBAL.NET) THE FERNBANK HIGH SCHOOL now under the Principalship of JNO. R. GUIN, will open Nov. 2, 1885, and continue ten scholastic months. Able assistants will be employed when needed. Said school offers great advantages. Tuition as follows: Primary: Embracing Orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Geography, Primary Arithmetic, per month………….$1.25 Intermediate: Embracing Practical Arithmetic, English Grammar, Intermediate Geography, Higher Reading, English, Composition, and U. S. History, per month………..$2.00 High School: Embracing Botany, Physiology, Elementary Algebra, Physical Geography, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, Elocution, and Latin, per month……..$3.00 A reasonable incidental fee will be charged. Board can be had at $7 per month. Tuition accounts are due at the end of every two months. For further particulars, address. - JNO. R. GUIN, Principal, Fernbank, Ala. – October 28, 1885. ESTATE OF JOEL E. GIBSON The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, March 5, 1886 In the matter of the estate of JOEL E. GIBSON, deceased, THOS. B. NESMITH, administrator of said estate, having filed his report in writing and under oath, alleging said estate insolvent, and this being the day for passing upon said report and it appearing to the court that notice had not been given as required by law. It is therefore ordered that the 1st day of April 1886, be and is a day to which the hearing of the same be continued when and where all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate (NOTICE NO. 4937) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION LAND OFFICE OF MONTGMOERY, ALA Feb. 22, 1886 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler handled notice of his intention to make final proof in supports of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Judge of the Probate Court at Vernon, Ala on April 12th, 1886, viz: WILLIAM H. BICKERSTAFF, Homestead application No. 9385, for the s e ¼ n w ¼ n e ¼ s w ¼ Sec 4, T 15 and R 15 W. He names the following witnessed to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: J. W. GILMORE, S. H. SANDORS, ISAAC PENNINGTON and W. G. MIDDLETON; all of Vernon, Ala. THOS. J. SCOTT, Register ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County By virtue of an order of the Probate Court of said county to the undersigned administrator of the estate of J. M. I. GUYTON, deceased, I will on Saturday the 18th day of March, 1886, in front of the court house door in said county, sell to the highest bidder the following real estate belonging to the said estate, to wit: An undivided half interest in west half of house and lot No. 32 in the town of Vernon. Terms, twelve months credit with two approved surities and vendors lien retained. This 18th day of February, 1886. W. A. YOUNG, Administrator of estate of J. M. I GUYTON APPLICATION TO SELL LAND State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court, February 8th, 1886 This day came J. G. TRULL, administrator of the estate of C. K. COOK, late deceased of said county, and filed application in writing and under oath, praying, for an order to sell certain lands in said application, described, for the purpose of paying the debts due and owing from said estate. It is ordered by the Court that 29th day of March, 1886, be a day for hearing and passing upon the same, when all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they see proper. - ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville Ala. – January 23d, 1886 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler 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 Judge of Lamar County, Ala at Vernon, on March 13th, 1886; viz: No. 11476 AARON C. WILEMON, for the N ½ of NW ¼ Sec 28 T 12 R 15 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: J. R. RAY, WILLIAM WHITE, C. V. JOHNSON and JOHN W. JOHNSON, all of Detroit, Lamar County, Ala. - W. C. WELLS, Register ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CIRCUIT CLERK We are authorized to announce S. M. SPRUILL as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Subject to the Democratic Party. Election in August, 1886. We are authorized to announce J. N. MCNEIL as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Lamar County. Election August next. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lamar County. Election in August next. – W. G. MIDDLETON FOR PROBATE JUDGE We are authorized to announce J. E. PENNINGTON as a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate of Lamar County. Election next August. FOR CO. SUPT. OF ED. We are authorized to announce B. H. WILKERSON a candidate for County Superintendent of Education for Lamar County. Election next August. We are authorized to announce B. MCADAMS (cripple) as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education for Lamar County. Election next August. (LARGE CHUNK CUT OUT) READ THIS – A FINE FARM FOR SALE I offer for sale my farm 6 miles north of Vernon on east side of Wilson’s Creek, containing three hundred ($320) and twenty acres. Well improved. One hundred acres under good fence; two hundred acres of good tenable land. Well timbered, plenty of good water and one of the healthiest localities in Lamar County. I have lived on it for the past ten years and there has not been a chill in my family during that time. If you want the best and cheapest plantations in this country, now’s your time to get it. For cash, it can be bought for $5 per acre. For further particulars, address: J. WESLEY CLEARMAN, Vernon, Ala. Ads – Chicago Cottage Organ Ad – John F. Stratton – Accordions Ad – Avery Sewing Machine Ad – Before you paint Ad – New Home Sewing Machine Ad – Collins Ague Cure Ad – Scientific American Ad – Tutt’s Pills Ad – Harris Remedy Co. Ad – The Times-Democrat New Orleans Newspaper PAGE 4 UNDER THE MICROSCOPE – AN INSTRUMENT FREQUENTLY PRODUCED IN COURT How The Glass is Used in Detecting Forgeries and Other Crimes A Washington Star reporter was sitting in Dr. E. M. Schaeffer’s office, talking with him of the mysteries of the microscope. Dr. Schaeffer is called in as an expert microscopist in a great many cases in the courts. “This little instrument is a very valuable witness sometimes,” he said, as he put a slide upon the microscope and addressed himself to the scribe. “It is exceedingly inquisitive and uncovers a great many mysteries, not only of inanimate nature but of men. As its master I am informed of many curious things. Tragedies which it would not do to mention, have come under my notice through it. Some very interesting and curious incidents of a domestic character are brought to my attention by folks who come to have microscopic analyses made. Not very long ago the result of one of these analyses came near leading to a tragedy. The principal thing an expert microscopist is called for in the courts is to testify as to the blood on clothing or something of that sort in a murder trial, or as to writing in cases of forgery. I can tell instantly whether a stain is blood or not, no matter how dim and indistinct it is, and this is often most important in the detection of crime.” “You can distinguish animal blood from human?” asked reporter. “I have frequently heard of expert witnessed testifying that certain stains were made by human blood. I think they are wrong to assume to so much knowledge. The little corpuscles of a sheep’s or dog’s blood are as a rule smaller than those of a man’s, but it has been discovered by careful study that the largest of the sheep or other animals and the smallest of the man may be the same size. This, of course, does away with all certainty of distinction. A bird’s blood may be distinguished from human, because its corpuscles are of a different shape. But this does not lessen the importance of discovering blood stains on a murderer’s clothing. The circumstances and other evidence will do the rest.” “Some of the most interesting cases” he continued, “are those of handwriting. I have made a very thorough study of this under the microscope, both as to individuality of form and as to various sorts of ink, and the effect of time and condition upon them. I can readily discover forgeries, inter-lineations or erasures. I do not think I could be deceived in this unless the man that did the work had the same facilities for doing it that I have for detecting it – that is, unless the forger was a microscopist. One case in which I testified was where a man was being sued on a bond for $100,000. He acknowledged that he had signed a bond for one of the parties named in the bond produced, but claimed that the second name had been added since. The person he signed for he said was reliable and trustworthy, but the other person was not, and he would never have signed the bond had his name been upon it at the time. All the writing on the document was in the same hand, and appeared to have been written at the same time. Under a microscope, I discovered by the age of the ink that the second name had been added some time after the paper was signed, and that the pronoun ‘him’ had been changed to ‘them’ whenever it occurred in the bond. Another case I was called into was where an old man’s name had been forged to notes by his son-in-law. There were ninety notes of $1,000 each which the old man pronounced forgeries, and on examining them I found them to be such. Without knowing anything of his habits, I knew, as soon as I saw his genuine signature that he always wrote with a gold pen. The forgeries were not written with a gold pen, and there were enough points of difference for me to be able to distinguish them from the genuine in every case.” NO SQUIRT About three months ago a man who seemed to know exactly what he wanted entered a place in this city where lawn statuary, fountains, etc. are sold, and selecting a fountain to please his taste, he asked the price. The figure named was paid and the article ordered shipped. Nothing further was heard of him until a few days ago, when he wrote a letter, saying: “I have had your cursed old fountain set up in the yard for the last en weeks, but not a drop of water yet. At what season do they begin to squirt?” An investigation revealed the fact that he had made no provision for water to run it. – [New York Star] THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN – CLEANLINESS AND CONTAGION Doctor Aufrecht has written to a Jewish paper to recommend the practice of washing the hands before eating as a most valuable safeguard against contagious diseases. The doctor says that scrupulous cleanliness of the hands is, he is firmly persuaded, a certain means of prevention, a particularly in the case of children, who also often take their food in their hands. The Jews have again this year enjoyed a wonderful immunity from the ravages of cholera. Can it arise from their habit of cleansing the hands before meals, which is one of their most urgent commands? At all events, such a practice is to be highly commended form more points than one. – [New York News] BATHING THE BABY Those who have once become accustomed to the daily bath will be loath to give it up. I never think we can commence a good habit too early’ so I have always had my babies put into the bath from the time they were a fortnight old, says a lady correspondent. My last baby, however, proved an exception. For five weeks after his birth I was too ill to attend to these things myself, and the nurse was too ignorant or too idle. The consequence was, when I was able to take charge of the young gentleman myself, there had to be a battle. I had the water slightly warm, so as to cause no chill, and when baby was undressed I popped him straight in. The little man kicked and screamed for a minute or two, but soon ceased. For the next two or three mornings, there was a slight resistance, fainter every time; after that, the crying was performed when he had to be taken out of the bath; not when he was put in. A warm or tepid bath should be given every night, until the child is three or four years of age; then a bath twice a week is quite sufficient. After cold bath the children should be well and briskly rubbed all over with a coarse towel. This is of great importance. If a child displays symptoms of weakness in the spine, indicated by general lassitude and an inclination to stoop, it is a good plan to put a handful of very coarse salt into a bowl of water, and sponge the little one’s back and chest with this when it is in the bath. No one, either old or young should stay in cold water more than a minute or two at the outside. SICK HEADACHE This complaint is the result of eating too much and exercising too little. Nine times in ten the cause is in the fact that the stomach was not able to digest the food last introduced into it, either from its having been unsuitable or excessive in quantity. A diet of bread and butter with ripe fruit or berries, with moderate and continuous exercise in the open air sufficient to keep up a gentle perspiration, would cure almost every case in a short time. Two teaspoonful of powdered charcoal in a half-glass of water and drank often gives instant relief. Sick headache with some persons comes on at regular intervals, and is the signal of distress which the stomach puts out to inform us that there is an over alkaline condition of its fluids; that it needs a natural acid to restore the later to its normal working condition. When the first symptoms of headache appear take a tablespoonful of lemon juice clear fifteen minutes before each meal and the same dose at bedtime. Follow this up until all symptoms are passed, taking no other remedies, and you will soon be able to go free from this unwelcome nuisance. Many will object to this because the remedy is too simple; but many cures have been effected in this way. Jokes and ads – will transcribe at a later time File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/lamar/newspapers/thelamar958gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 40.7 Kb

Crenshaw County AlArchives Photo Place.....Ivy Creek Primitive Baptist Church May 2, 2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Fred Pippin mgm4u1971@yahoo.com May 5, 2006, 11:14 am Source: Fred Pippin Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/crenshaw/photos/ivycreek740nph.jpg Image file size: 29.2 Kb Front view of Ivy Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Ivy Creek, Crenshaw County, Alabama. Establish January 14, 1829. The cemetery is directly to the left of the church (some tombstones are visible in photo). Additional Comments: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Photo has been resized/compressed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Project ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/crenshaw/photos/ivycreek740nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb