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THE VERNON COURIER
ALEX A. WALL, Editor and Publisher
VERNON, LAMAR CO, ALA.
FRIDAY, January 13, 1888
Vol. II, No. 32
PAGE 1
THE COURIER
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
Washington, Jan. 4 – A great pressure is being brought upon the members in the
House, especially those from the South, to secure the passage of the Blair
Educational Bill. Members returning fro their holiday recess find their mail
loaded down with appeals in behalf of the bill.Some of the letters argue as
certain that Virginia, North Carolina, and other Southern states will be lost
to the Democratic Party if the bill is not passed.
COOKING STOCK FOOD
WHEELER TAKES THE CAKE – THE ALABAMA CONGRESSMAN INTRODUCES A PILE OF BILLS
THE BLAIR BILL – [Charleston Courier]
SHOSHONE INDIANS DISPOSE OF AN OLD SQUAW BY BURNING HER TO DEATH
Cheyenne Sun: A horrible crime and one of the most diabolical ever committed
in Wyoming, occurred last week in the northwestern portion of the Territory,
and many miles from Fort Washakie, and on the Shoshone reservation. An Indian
woman, who was probably regarded as a burden by the balance of her band, was
unfortunate enough to meet with an accident whereby she sustained a fracture
of one of her limbs. The bucks, who appear to have everything their own way
counseled together and came to the conclusion that the best thing to do with
the poor old woman was to put her to death.
In pursuance of this plan, after divesting her of every garment that
could protect her from the cold, they drove stakes in the ground and tied her
to them, and left her to freeze to death. At the expiration of two days and
nights both her arms were frozen solid, but she was not dead.Concluding that
some more expiations way must be adopted, they gathered a lot of old blankets,
piled them up and around her, and set them on fire.
The result of this terrible torture was that her body was so badly
burned that the inner organs were left exposed. They then let the fire go out
and left her again to freeze. At the expiation of twenty-four hours death at
last came to her relief.
The affair has been reported to the Indian agent, and it would seem
that if ever the perpetrators of a horrible crime would be visited with
condign and relentless punishment, the actors in this horrible drama are the
ones – and if, in meeting out justice – vengeance ought to be the word – to
the brutal hyenas in human form, it becomes necessary to impale every “buck”
of the Shoshone reservation on the bayonet, and with the bloody hands that
perpetrated this deed chopped off left hanging in mid air to howl out the
remainder of a miserable existence that has been naught but a curse to the
world – if this is necessary, it should be done and done speedily.
SHERIFF SALE
The State of Alabama, Lamar County. By virtue of a fi fa to me directed and
issued out the office of the Circuit Clerk of said county in favor of JOHN D.
MORGAN, surviving partner of J. M. MORGAN & Son, against G. W. METCALF. I will
produce to sell on the 21st day of January 1888, at the Court House door in
said county to the highest bidder, for cash, within legal hours of sale, the
property of the said G. W. METCALF to satisfy said execution, to-wit 1 black
mule, 1 sorrel mule, two yoke of oxen, and one two horse wagon. This Jan.
12th, 1888.
S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE
By virtue of an execution directed to me, issued out of the Circuit Clerk’s
office of Lamar County, Ala in favor of A. A. SUMMERS, against W. S. METCALF
and GEO. W. METCALF I will proceed to sell within legal hours of sale on the
21st day of January 1888 at the Court House door in said county to the highest
bidder for cash, the following property levied on as the property of
defendants to satisfy said execution, to-wit – 1 black horse mule. This Jan.
6th, 88.
S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE
By virtue of a fi fa to me directed and issued out of the office of the
Circuit clerk of Lamar County in favor of BODINE MFG. CO. and against G. W. &
W. R. METCALF. I will on the 21st day of January 1888 sell at the Court House
door in said county to the highest bidder for cash at legal hours the
following personal property levied on as the property of said G. W. & W. R.
METCALF, and for satisfaction of said execution to-wit: one gray mule. This
January 6th, 1888.
S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff
COMMISSIONER’S COURT
The following disbursements were made by the Commissioner’s Court of
Lamar County at the November Term 1887.
SUMMERS & PENNINGTON, Mds to county $8.35
Alexander Cobb, County Judge 63.54
OGDEN & Son, building bridge 39.16
HALEY & DENMAN 1.75
A. B. DUNCAN, Lumber 15.00
J. S. GUYTON, Lumber 31.00
S. F. PENNINGTON, two mattresses 5.49
O. F. HALEY, feeding jury 16.50
W. F. ELLIOTT, Medical services to paupers 11.00
J. S. ODOM, keeping JOHN WILSON 5.00
PETER RICKMAN keeping HENRY HILL 5.00
D. S. CARMACK for support 5.00
B. M. MCDANIEL keeping paupers sister 9.00
W. W. PERNETT, keeping paupers 60.16
W. L. MORTON & Bro., attention to prisoners 15.00
REUBEN SHEMPHARD, burial expenses 10.00 MARY POUNDS,
for support 5.00
SARAH JOHNSON, support 5.00
MARSHALL & BRUCE, Stationery 66.06
R. W. COBB, Mds to county 2.35
B. W. SCOTT, lumber .75
GEO. W. HANKINS, lumber 3.50
B. A. COLLINS, for services as coroner 7.90
H. A. BROCK, for lumber 4.15
GREEN PEARSON for attendance as state witness 1.50
J. C. BROWN, care of pauper 12.50
R. C. RECTOR, witness before grand jury 1.70
ALEX A. WALL, public printing 6.00
M. R. SEAY, services as Cor. 4.25
W. B. TAYLOR for support 5.00
N. MILES for lumber 18.00
J. P. YOUNG lumber 11.26
Mrs. MCGIN for daughter 12.50
ALBERT WILSON Commissioner 7.65
W. M. MOLLOY, Commissioner 8.00
R. W. YOUNG, Commissioner 6.80
SAM. LOGGAIN, Commissioner 6.80
The County treasurers report shows that he has received from all
sources since last report $1841.21, of county funds. Amount paid out $2135.36.
Leaving balance due Treasurer $284.15. Received of state funds since last
settlement $1580.82. Balance on hand $35.28. Amount paid out $1667.68. Leaving
balance due Treasurer on state funds $50.08.
R. E. BRADLEY, Special Clerk
JANUARY TERM 1888
W. W. PERNELL care paupers 30.79
S. F. PENNINGTON bringing witness to Circuit Court 6.96
S. A. GUIN ten rail tries 2.50
W. F. ELLIOTT med. Attention to paupers 3.50
N. B. GUYTON lumber 2.96
K. A. BELL lumber 14.15
L BURNS wood for jail 2.50
W. L. MORTON & Bro. med. Attention to prisoners 2.75
R. C. RECTOR examining C. H. 2.00
M. R. MORTON examining C. H. 2.00
SAMUEL LOGGAINS, Commissioner 3.80
R. W. YOUNG, Commissioner 3.80
W. M. MOLLOY, Commissioner 3.80
ALBERT WILSON, Commissioner 4.95
Established 1867.Cash Store.A. A. SUMMERSS. F. PENNINGTONSUMMERS &
PENNINGTON’S , Special announcement for Fall and Winter. The best selected
stock of general merchandise ever brought to Vernon. Now on exhibition fine
clothing and dress goods at giving away prices, hosiery and furnishing goods
at astonishingly low prices. A fine line of notions in abundance at a great
discount. No lady can afford to buy elsewhere before seeing my goods and
prices.Bargains in shoes, boots, and hats, never heard of before in Vernon.
A full line of medicines, hardware, and goods of general utility.Call and
see the attraction for yourself.A full line of groceries constantly in store.
W. G. RICHARDS & Son – Dealers in general merchandise and country produce.
Fernbank, Alabama. Not in favor of two weeks court, but selling goods low for
cash. Headquarters for dry goods, notions, general merchandise, hats, caps,
boots, shoes & clothing. Choice family groceries, including the best coffees,
crockery, queensware, earthen and wooden ware, and a thousand and one “Nick
Nack’s” which can not be enumerated always in stock. A car load of flour just
received, which will be sold at a small margin above cost. We mean business,
and I will sell any and all of our goods at rock-bottom prices. Columbus
prices paid for cotton, hides, chickens, eggs, and all country produce. Please
ask for what you want, we like to show our goods.
Spring and Summer Goods.F. OGDEN & Son. Cansler, Alabama.Dry goods, boots,
and shoes.Dress goods, prints, notions, etc. Also keep constantly on hand,
flour, meat, sugar, and coffee all of which will be sold as cheap as the
cheapest.A fine line of snuff and tobacco and in fact everything usually
kept in a first-class dry goods store.Give us a call and be convinced that
we mean what we say.We wish to call especial attention to our wool carder
which is now in first-class repair.We have with us Mr. W. T. TROTTER, an
experienced hand in carding, and who will take pleasure in giving prompt
attention to all wool brought to our carder.F. OGDEN & Son. Cansler, Ala.
COLUMBUS MARBLE WORKS.Monuments and Headstones of every description
furnished to order with the best of stock.I invite orders for anything in my
line from all parts of the country.Don’t be deceived before calling at my
yard, for seeing is satisfaction. Everything warranted.
LIST OF PRICES OF PLAIN HEADSTONES
LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS
3 ft. 0 in.x 1 ft 0 inx 2 in $12
3 ft6 in.x 1 ft 2 inx 2 in $15
4 ft. 0 in.x 1 ft. 4 inx 2 in $20
5 ft 0 in.x 1 ft 6 inx 2 in $25
All work done on short notice. Material and work warranted the best.
Correspondence solicited.W. H. NEWLON, Columbus, Miss.
Miss TILLIE H. BAILEY, Columbus, Mississippi Fashionable Millinery.Hats and
bonnets trimmed to order.Hats, bonnets, plumes, ribbons, feathers, and
flowers of latest styles always on hand. No shop worn-goods sold. I have also
a large stock of Hair goods for sale cheap. Also Sole Agent for Mme.
Williamson’s Corsets. Everybody invited to call and examine goods before
purchasing elsewhere. Place of business-dwelling between Morgan, Robertson, &
Co. and Dowing Boarding House on Market Street.
PAGE 2
THE VERNON COURIER
Published Every Friday
Vernon, Alabama
TOLLIVER’S NELL – poem
MR. CLOVER’S GIFT – The Thanksgiving It Made In The Deacon’s House - Short
Story
AN INCREDIBLE STORY – A Story that Double Discounts Riders Haggard’s
Productions.
TALMAGE’S SERMON – A Practical Discourse on Parental Duty and Responsibility
PAGE 3
THE PLUMED KNIGHT – Poem
ACME OF HYPOCRISY
THE AMERICAN NAVY – What Has Been Accomplished Under Last Year’s Administration
Small advertisements and jokes
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THE VERNON COURIER
Published Every Friday
Vernon, Alabama
ANNOUNCEMENTS
I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be
held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of
Lamar County.LEE S. METCALF
I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be
held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of
Lamar County.T. M. WOODS
I announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of
Education at the election to be held the first Monday in August 188, in the
county of Lamar. B. H. WILKERSON
Ask your friends to subscribe for the Courier.
See in today’s paper the card of J. J. SHERMAN & Co,
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen were in session last Friday afternoon.
Several items of a local nature unavoidably crowded out this week.
Candidates must give us the cash with their announcement otherwise it will not
appear.
The first Quarterly Conference of the M. E. Church South will be held at
Vernon on the 21st and 22nd inst.
FOR SALE
A fine mare, seven years old.
W. A. YOUNG
The beautiful and accomplished Miss PARRIE DORROH, sister of Mrs. Capt. LACY,
in company with Miss RAMA LACY, was in town last Saturday.
NOTICE
All persons indebted to the undersigned can save cost and trouble by going to
Judge YOUNG and W. G. MIDDLETON and paying off their indebtedness.
Respect
E. W. BROCK
Mrs. W. A. TURNER died at her home eight miles west of town on last Monday
morning. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. W. HEWITT at New Hope
Church on Tuesday at 11 o’clock. A large multitude of people were present.
In today’s paper appears the announcement of Mr. T. M. WOODS for election to
the office of Sheriff. Mr. Woods is a gentleman of sterling worth and
ability.His qualifications are equal to any in the county and if elected no
doubt will give perfect satisfaction.
The Leap Year party last Friday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. W.
COBB was largely attended; in fact it was the grandest occasion of the season.
The young ladies sent complimentary notes to the young gentlemen, who
responded with alacrity.
Monday night of last week a prominent citizen of the county, Mr. S. W. VICE,
had occasion to visit Atlanta, Ga. Upon his arrival in the city to his chagrin
and surprise he was at once arrested by a policeman or two upon a rave charge,
which was most foreign to Mr. VICE. He insisted upon his innocence but to no
avail, he must go to the station house. At the station house, his papers were
scanned closely, which failed to convince the officers of his innocence, and
but for a timely telegram he would have had to remain in a dingy prison all
night. We congratulate him upon his fortunate escape.
Sunday night there arrived in town five gentlemen supposed to be mineralists
from the east and west. That is it got abroad that this was their business,
and our scientists were eager to exhibit all the specimens of mineral and
impart all information pertaining thereto. The wise visitors listened
intently, but said their plan of discovery was to investigate the very resting
place of said mineral. About 4 o’clock Tuesday morning in company with our
very efficient Sheriff and Deputy they left town going in a northerly
direction, about ten miles they came to a halt; on a short distance they
reached the place of designation, when out jumped JIM BURROW. Fire was opened
upon him and about twenty shots were fired without stopping BURROW. The game
had flown remained nothing to do save return to town. On their arrival they
were besieged with interrogation as to discoveries, and when their mission was
known the town was all consternation and wonderment. It seems the gentlemen
are representatives of the noted Pinkerton Detective service, and came with a
requisition from the Governor for JIM and REUBEN BURROW, who is appears had
robbed a train in Texas about the 10th ult, and secured near three thousand
dollars from the express and passengers. It is a miracle BURROW was not killed
as the shots were fired at close range. The news came to town that BURROW’S
collar was shot loose and others penetrated his clothing. The detectives left
Thursday morning for the K. C. M. & B.
The mumps are in town and several citizens are confirmed to their room.
NOTICE
Is hereby given that by virtue of three several executions one in favor of
BLANTON, WATSON, & Co. for $600.00, and the 2nd in favor of F. WOOSTER & Co,
for $235.00, and the other in favor of LIEBEMAN & KAFFMAN for $98.81 and all
against HJUGHEY M. HARTEN, and all issued out of the City Court of Birmingham,
and by me levied on the lands therein described on the 4th day of January
1888.I will proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash, before the door
of the Court House of Lamar County, Ala. on Monday the 13th day of February
1888, the following lands as property of said deft. living in Lamar County,
Ala. viz, NE ¼ of NE ¼, Sec 26; and N ½ of NW1/4; 10 acres off the NW ¼ of NE
¼; SE ¼ of NE ¼; N ½ of SE ¼; SE1/4 of SE ¼ Sec 25; and N ¼ of NE ¼; that lies
west of the Luxapalila River; and one acre to include the spring on the east
side of the SE ¼ of NE ¼, Sec 36, all in T16 R 14 West; also S ½ of NW ¼ of NW
¼ Sec 25 and NE of NE ¼ of Sec 26 T16 R 15.
S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff
R. L. BRADLEY, Vernon, Alabama keeps constantly on hand a full stock of Music
books of all kinds.Backboards, ruled music paper, music stands, tuning
forks, pitch pipes and other musical merchandise. Will fill orders at
wholesale prices. Musical Journals ordered at club or other rates. Also a full
line of school books, slates, pencils, chalk, steel pens, blank books, writing
paper of all kind. Envelopes, etc.Prices as low as can be given on first-
class goods. Will exchange new books for old books. Will buy and sell old
books.
HUGH PENNINGTON’S Livery and Feed Stable. Centrally located within 50 yards of
the Court House. Vernon, Ala. My Price for feeding and taking care of horses
shall be as cheap as the cheapest. The public generally is invited to five me
a call. Respectfully, HUGH PENNINGTON.
BUENA VISTA NORMAL COLLEGE – Buena Vista, Mississippi –
Some Advantages – Short-hand, type-writing, telegraphy, music, art, elocution,
and a fine library.Remarks: Expenses per month, for board and tuition
$10.00.Thirteen courses of study and nine teachers. Six states represented,
besides twenty-two counties in Miss.Enrollment is 271.Ladies board with
one of the Principals, gentlemen, with W. J. Parker.Next session opens
August 30th, 1887.For a new catalogue, Address: J. S. DICKEY, A. B. Buena
Vista, Miss. Chickasaw County.Mention this paper.
VERNON HIGH SCHOOL – Vernon Alabama
An English classical and mathematical Academy for the education of both sexes.
Instrumental and vocal music a specialty.
W. K. BROWN, L. I. Principal.
B. H. WILKERSON, Assistant Teacher.
Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, Music Teacher.
The scholastic year is divided into two sessions – the Fall and the Spring.
The Spring Session opens Monday January 2nd 1888 and will continue six
scholastic months.
A systematic Course of Study has been arranged, and students on
entering will be examined and classed with reference to what they know,
afterwards thoroughness alone will secure promotion to higher studies in the
course.Much attention will be given to the government and discipline of the
school and this as well as the methods of instruction will be in every way up
with the times.
MUSIC.
This important department will be ably presided over by Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS,
who is a teacher possessing every ability natural and acquired, and of
successful experience. Those who place their daughters here may safely expect
their advancement to be commensurate with that of those in the best schools of
the county. Thorough Base will be taught free of charge. Mrs. Shields will
also instruct the entire school will be drilled daily in Penmanship,
Dictation, Vocal music, and Calisthenics.
This school offers great inducements to those who wish to secure a
thorough and practical education.No place can offer better advantages for
establish and maintaining a good permanent school than Vernon. The refinement
and culture of the society and the healthfulness of the locality makes this a
place well suited for educating the young.Expenses are as low as any first
class school can offer.
TUITION
Primary Per month $1.50
Intermediate Per month 2.00
Common School Studies 2.50
Languages 3.00
Higher mathematics sciences &c 3.50
Music 3.00
Contingent Fee Per Term .50
Board $7.00 per moth. For further particulars,address the Principal at
Vernon, Ala.
FERN BANK HIGH SCHOOL – The Premium School of Lamar. Enrollment last session
112.The 6th Session will open October 24, 1887, and continue 9 scholastic
months. J. R. GUIN, Principal. Miss JALA GUIN, 1st Assistant.
This school is in a very prosperous condition. The Faculty is able and
fully up with the latest and best methods of instruction. the school is
carefully graded and no pupil is permitted to advance until thoroughly
prepared. Special inducements given to boarding pupils. Every effort will be
made to improve those entrusted to our care, both morally and intellectually.
The resent faculty having been elected unanimously for three years feel
somewhat flattered; and feel safe in guaranteeing perfect satisfaction to all.
We especially invite young men and young ladies who intend teaching to give us
a trial. We know of no town offering better inducements to educate the young
than Fern bank. The people are social and refined. The locality is remarkably
healthy. The school room has been enlarged and is well fitted up in way of
charts, maps, globes, etc.Expenses are lower than any other first class
school can offer.
Tuition: Primary per month $1.25
Intermediate per month $1.50
Common School $2.00
High school $2.50
Incidental fee per quarter 20c. Board $7.00 per month. Two lessons in Vocal
Music per day free to the entire school. For full particulars address the
Principal at Fern Bank, Alabama.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Owing to the continued ill health of our Mr. TOPP, it becomes necessary for
him to retire from the present business, and in order for the speedy closing
of the same, we will from this date sell all desirable goods at Greatly
Reduced prices, and all unseasonable goods at a sacrifice. This notice closes
all old accounts and prohibits the opening of new ones. Country merchants and
others desiring clothing, hats, shirts, underwear, &c., &c will do well to see
our stock before buying elsewhere.Remember this means Cash on the Counter.
BUTLER & TOPP Columbus, Miss. November 1, 1887.
Ad for books
Clothing! Clothing! At A. COBB & Son Dealer in General Merchandise.Ladies
best fitting (picture of a corset) always in store, and at prices to suit the
ladies. Our summer stock is complete – consisting of ladies fine dress goods,
ladies shoes, men’s shoes, boots, hats, etc.Our stock of clothing of the
best quality, which we are offering at a small margin above cost.We are
selling cheap.We mean what we say.Don’t fail to call when you are in
town.We have a lot of Iron Foot plows which we will sell very low (picture
of iron foot plow).Very Respectfully.A. COBB & Son
Ho! (picture of canteen) Every one that Thirst food and lodging for man, and
provender for horses can be had to live and let live prices at the WIMBERLEY
House, Vernon, Ala.L. M. WIMBERLY, Proprietor
Gilmer Hotel.Columbus, Miss. This establishment has changed hands and will
be thoroughly overhauled and refurnished and first-class accommodations
guaranteed and charges will be moderate.A. W. KING, Proprietor
ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to
collection of claims
SAM’L M. MEEK, WM. C. MEEK- S. M. & W. C. MEEK, Attorneys and Counselors at
law.Office on Military Street, (Opposite Court House), Columbus, Miss.Will
practice in the Courts of Lamar County, Alabama
J. D. MCCLUSKEY – Attorney-at-law and Solicitor in Chancery Vernon, Ala. will
practice in the Circuit Courts of Lamar, Marion, Fayette, and Walker. The
Federal Court and Supreme Court of Ala.Special attention given to collection
of claims.
NESMITH & SANFORD, Attorneys-at-law will practice in all the Courts of Lamar,
Fayette, and adjoining counties.THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala.J. B.
SANFORD, Fayette, C. H., Ala.
S. J. SHIELDS – Attorney-at-law and Solicitor in Chancery.Vernon, Alabama.
Will practice in the Courts of Lamar and the counties of the District.
Special attention given to collection of claims.
VERNON CIRCUIT, FAYETTE C. H. DISTRICT, M. E. CHURCH SOUTH APPOINTMENTS
Vernon, 4th Sunday 11 am and 7 ½ pm. Springfield Chap. 11 am, 1st Sunday,
Moscow 3 ½ pm 1st Sunday. Lebanon 11 am 2nd Sunday. Newman Chap. 3 ½pm 2nd
Sunday. New Hope 11 am 3rd Sunday. Mt. Nebo 3 pm
G. L. HEWITT, Pastor
VERNON LODGE, NO. 45 IOOFMeet at 8 pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in each
month.
J. D. MCCLUSKEY, N. G.
M. W. MORTON, Sec.
VERNON LODGE, no. 389 A. F. and A. M.
Regular Communications 8 pm 1st Saturday in each month.
T. W. SPRINGFIELD, W. M.
M. W. MORTON, Sec.
LAMAR DIRECTORY
W. A. YOUNG Judge of Probate
R. E. BRADLEY Circuit Clerk
S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff
L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer
D. J. LACY Tax Collector
W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor
JAMES M. MORTON, Reg in Chancery
B. H. WILKERSON Co. Supt of Ed.
R. L. BRADLEY Representative
ALEXANDER COLLINS Coroner
N. L. TRUELL County Surveyor
COMMISSIONERS
R. W. YOUNG SAMUEL LOGGAINS
W. M. MOLLOY ALBERT WILSON
M. B. PITTS Aberdeen, Mississippi Cheapest grocery house in the city. Staple
and Fancy groceries. Bargains for cash every day. J. R. BANKHEAD, of Cansler,
Lamar County, is with this firm, and respectfully requests his friends to
visit him when in the city. He will sell goods very low.
REGISTER’S SALE
The State of Alabama, Lamar County,
J. M. COONS, AND M. Y. COONS, Complainants
Vs
J. J. HEMPHILL and N. R. HEMPHILL, Defendants
By virtue of a decree rendered at the Fall Term 1887 of the Chancery Court at
Vernon on the 11th District Northwestern Chancery Division of said state. In
the above entitled cause I shall proceed to sell at public outcry before the
Court House door in the town of Vernon in Lamar County on third Monday in
February 1888. It being the 26th day of said month, between the legal hours of
sale, for cash, the following described real estate situated in Lamar county
to-wit; E ½ of SW ¼, NW ½ of SW ¼ of SE ¼ (20 acres) by a line from NE corner
to the SW corner of said SW ½ of SE ¼ and SW ½of NW ¼ of SE ¼ (20 acres) by
a line from the NW corner to the SE corner of said NW ¼ of SE ¼, all in Sec 31
T 17 R 14 and SW ¼ of SW ¼ Sec 31 T 17 R 14.
JAS. M. MORTON, Register of Chancery
This the 12th day of January ‘88
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