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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. II, 1873

C1L Gharics L. Nuut::
DEAR SIR: The undersigned, committee
appointed by the Conservative Convention to
luiorm you of your nomination as candidate
for the important position of delegate to the
next Legislature Of Virginia. take great pleas
urc in performing that duty. The harmonious
action Of the Convention should be IN incentive
to our people to dispcl everything like apathy
aud cause them to unite with like harmony and
unity 10 securing the election Of yourself and
the very worthy and amlable gentleman with
whom YOU are associated No olc knows bet
ter than yourself, sir, the necessity for an hon
orable. active and persistent canvass to insure
success. The people Of this city and county
expect their chosen standard bearers to enter
heartily aud encrg.rcaIly into this contest. The
honor and integrity of the ; late arc Of vital
Importance to our whole people, and the small
community which you will be called upon to
represent, arc as deeply aud sincerely imbuad
with the imperative necessity ot ngthcnng
and sustaining the lnco ming administration rs
they are in earnestly supporting the patriotic,
honest aud con,lstant gentleman now occupying
the chief executive CHAIR With an abiding faith
in your z.ai aud energy. We remain Your obcdl
cnt servants, llUGH LATHAM,
SAMUEL III. JANNEY,
G. +. SrTTLE,
r.. ;. IEADBEATER,
} Il JOHNSON,
H. w. EEHREY,
T. b. }. FREY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
ALEXANDRIA. Oct. 18th, 1873.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 18th, 1913.
Ham, I'm IL Lntitnm. CM ChnrL$ !. Suite,
-M%ux Samuel II J'nncy, T. $. L~ni-
beuter. .jrhn H. .john<o", n ". FLury, u,11
Dr. T. b. j. FREY, Cootmd'm:
GENTLEMEN IL have received your official
communication informing me Of my nomination
rs one OF the candidates OF the Conservative
party of the city and county 81 Alexandria, Tor
Il scat in the DcXt General Assembly OF Virginia
Impressed with the importanc: of having
representatives in the Legislature In accord
with the Conservative voters OF the state,
which have 50 impartiaIly aud successfully adj
ninstcrad its affairs, and being in favor ot pro-
tccting all classes of the community by the re-
peal of snch laws as may hc found, IN practice,
to operate opprcsSivcy upon any portion OF our
people, | accept the nomination., aud not only
pledge Iuysci.U prO>ccutcthc canvass cncrgct-
cay buG, if elected To cndeayor to promote
the interest, Of the city and county of lcxan.
dria, and tie general Interests ct Virginia and
ali It's people. Very respectfully,
CHARLES f. STUART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. l1th, 1873.

70 NsNs Hugh Lutt,tn1, .SnnuckH Jumncy,
e. +, Suite, f. S. Lcnlbm'w. d. Il. .iohA-
son, IL ". FArey, aud T. b. d. Frye:
GENTLEMEN " our communication inform
ing me OF my nomination by the Conservative
Convention Of the city aud county Of AleXau
dra for the position of delegate to the next
Legislature, has been received.
In reply thereto, | return my sincere thanks
for the honor conferred and the confidence
manifested by the Convention in my Conservat-
ISM Having made no effort TO secure it, | can
not well dccliuc the compliment so generously
bestowed, and, therefore, accept the nomlna-
ton. Fully approaching the importance Of ac'
tive work | assure you that | will use whatever
energy | may possess, and all honorable means
within my power, TO secure the success OF our
entire ticket at the coming election.
Very respectfully, your obi servant,
}. VI. STEUARr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
ICOMMUNICATED,

MORE PROScRIrTGoN.-M Elisha Jackson,
foreman, and nineteen others, were discharged
from employ at Fort Washington, few days
ago, at the instance of Mr.. Robey, who is
canvassiog the couoty Of Prince Georges, Nd,
for Il scat in the Legislature of that State. Mr..
r. choose TO deem these men as inlmical to
him and his interests, Though they were not
voters there had them thrown out of work,
and persons of his own peculiar views substitute
ed So il goes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
LOCAL BlsEVITIl =.

The box lately erected around the gas post at
the intersection of Prince and Union streets is
considered a monument to the eSthetlc taste
and the economy of its builders. 1t also reD-
ders the passage of that corner on dark night
when the lamp is not lighted, to one unac-
ouainted with the spot, au exceedingly safe
procedure.
In consequence of the low tide prevailing
during portion of the day some OF the trips
of the Mary land ferry steamer Vlrglnla has
morning were suspendered aud communicative
kept up with the opposite shore by means OF a
row boat
A little son Of Mr. Hepburn, who lives at
the corner of Wolfe aud Alfred streets, tell into
the area there yesterday and broke his arm:
DR.. Johnson rendered the necessary surgical
assistance.
One hundred and FIVE loads of cattle arrived
here by the W. c., V. Nj. & G. S. r r. yes
terday and the day before and were sent 90
through to more northern markets.
The stern wheel steamer National having
been supplied with her new engine has been
hauled up on the ways at the lower ship yard to
have her propeller adjusted
Attention is directed TO notice elsewhere 10
to-day's Gazette of meeting of the lady trends
of the Alexandria Library to be held tomorrow
afternoon.
A large crowd was present at the auction
sale of furniture at Mr.. Bradley cabinet fac
tory to-day. ;.
The proceedings in bankruptcy mentioned 10
yesterdays Gazette were before Ly~ander HUI
Register, and not John S: Fowler as stated.
Among the patents issued last week was one
to John Dix Mills, of Alexandra, for car coup
ling.
We are having most delightful fall weather
something like Iudiau summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
Effects Of the Money Strinsency.

LOUISVILLE Oct. Is Manufacturers are
discharging their hands to considerable ex-
tent There is much complaint among the
i 'uisvie railroad employees as they have not
been paid of for August and September The
engineers threaten to strike if not paid to-mor-
row. The Ohio Falls Gar Company has sus-
pended operations until settlement can be
made with the railroad company for large
amount of work done for them. The rolling
mills here have RESUMED operations, after a
temporary suspension Of work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15

CORPORATION COURT -Judge Z. w. Losce
presiding. Com. vs. Thos. Taylor; malicious
cutting; verdict not guilty and discharged.
Com. VS.. Geo. Brooks; on All Indictment for
robbery; prisoner arraigned; plea not guilty;
jury sworn; evidence and argument heard; aud
jury in their room considering of their verdict;
Will of Commodore WIN. jameson admitted
to probate; Mahlon II. Januey, executor, quail
flied and gave bond; and appraisers appointed.
Com. VS. Henry Garter; 90 an indictment tor
robbery; prisoner arraigned; plead not guilty;
Jury sworn and case 10 progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15

THEATRE 1t is understood that Mr.. John
T. Ford, the proprietor of Ford's Opera House
10 Baltimore, and the lessee of Walls Opera
House in Washington, coutemplates dcterlnln-
lug By actual experiment, Within short time,
whether frst-cass theatrical representations
will attrack paying audiences III this city, and
that for that purpose he will remodel the iu.
terror OF Sarepta Hall aud fit it up with all the
necessary appurtinances of i cosy lit e theatre
and will produce there twice week, during
the wioter, dramatic pieces by the company
playing at Wallis Opera House, Including the
stars. With theatre 10 operation and local
night trains between here aud Washington,
country people would not complain OF the dull
ness Of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
The Oranges.

SAN Francisco, Oct l5.-The State Grange
of the Patrons Of llu>bandry met at San Jose
yesterday. One hundred Oranges were repre-
scnted. Ode of The matters to be considered
is the appointment of a committee to submit a
petition to Congress asking for grants Of land
to The State for State system Of irrigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, October Is, | a. III.
For rest of Wednesday, the barometer con-
tinue high, but falling somewhat, throughout
the Atlantic States. For the Southern States,
increasing uortheasterly winds, partly cloudy
and clear weather. For the Middle States,
northeasterIy Winds veering to southeast aud
south, with clear or partly cloudy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
CANAL COMMERCE..
- - - sssZs

ARRIVALS.
Boats Spencer, K NJ Bowers, Lucindia
and A Cropley, to Georges Creek Coal Co; T
Agnew, C E Charles, P l. Lemon, A Adams,
LOretlo and 5 Swain, to Hampshire and Balt-
more Coal Co; City of Hamburg, NJ Resley,
Iowa and j w Rhind to New Central Coal Co;
j hoy, II Platte, Sam'l Lloyd, j II Stickney,
tlover Rechab ties and j K Anderson, to Am
ercan Caal Co.
DEPARTURES.
Boats Elizabeth, S Henry, T Boyer james
March, b Miller, G L Lloyd, J Spencer, A
Cropley. 4 Bowers, ] r Confer, Amazon, 9
Waltz, w Walsh, j w Norris + Marshall,
Lucinda City of Hamburg, L Belts and l.
Lemon. for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
Accident 10 IL STEINER.

QUEENSTOWN, Oct. l5.-The steamship City
Of Dublin, hence to-day Tor New York, return
ed with her bonnet steam chest fractured. She
will resume her voyage omorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
Attack on aarfaTona.

MADRID, Oct. lj--PreparationS are being
made Tor general attack on Cartagena by land
aud sea by the forces of the National govern
ment. The lntrausigentes arc completely de-
moralzcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15

s- All the ladies who are interes.ea IN t ~
success of the Alexandra Library are
r. THURSDAY afternoon, at FIVE o'clock At the LII
brary Hail. for the purpose Of making the n final
All are invited, ana unless the ladies will come con
to our aid in this the hour of our neeo we Sna,
be compelled to close this important anu liz
honored institution. Wv 1'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15

POLICE REPORT. The only case reported at
police headquarters since yesterdays issue OF
the Gazette has been that of Matilda Jones.
colored, who for disorderly conduct and threat
euing to wade kuec deep in white blood, was
fined and discharged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15

Ia" 1t Is the wish Of many voters Of AlcXnn-
driu county lha, Mr.. JANE, L. CATION vii! con
sent 10 be II candidate Tor tn" Clcrk-hIp OF the
County Co.rI III Inc approaching cicct'on
urt lU-Lf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
Fatal Accident.

STANTON, Pa, Oct l5.-Frederck Leech, a
prominent citizen, fell between the ears on the
Lehigh and SuSquehanna Railroad last even
ing. aud was killed. He leaves wife and six
children
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, OCTOBER Is.
SUN RosE........ 6,S MOON RI Es........ 0 "A
SUN SETS. .......... 623
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to F A
Reed
schr Virginia Dare, Havrede.Grace, to John
Schr Jennie Huddell, Philsdelphis. to Me-
hatfey Il Co.
Sc6r Oceanus, Washington, to American Coal
Company.
Schr Prince William, Machodock, to Wash
Schr Nellie Lamper, Boston, to j Agnew
SAILED.
Steamer Arlington, Occoquan, by F Reed
Schr Palisade, Currioman, by Jos Broders
s. Co.
Schr A F Kindberg, New Haven, coal by
American Coal Go.
Schr Lizzie Carr, Boston, coal by Hampshire
and BALTIMORE Coal 90.
Schr Ellwood Burton, Allyn's Point, Goa! by
American Coal 20.
Schr Nellie Lamper, Boston, coal by P Ag
new.
Schr Home Havre. de- Grace, by w A Smoot.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Reading Railroad No Al, for this port
sailed from Philadelphia 18th.
cchr Reading Railroad No g. for this port,
sailed from Phlladelphia 18th.
Schr Jesse w Knight for this port sailed
from Philadelphia 18th.
Schr 5 Fort, hence. at New York 18th.
Schr Helen Hasbrouck, hence, at New York
18th.
Schr L S Lowering, hence at New York 18th.
Schr Alexander Young sailed from Provi-
deuce ior this port 18th.
MARINE ACCIDENT.
The schr Mary Tyler, from New York for
Washington with 3 cargo of stone heretofore
reported ashore off Jones Point Potomac river,
WAS still hard and fast this morning, though the
tux Arial Was trying 10 get her off all day yes
terday and though she had b,en lighted OF forty
tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
Fatal Accident.

New York, O,t l5.-By the falling OF a
quantity of rock from the YorkviIle tunnel on
the Harlem Railroad last evening, Philip Hicks
and Chas McCabc were killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
Not Guilty.

RoCKLASD, Me-, Oct. l5.-Miss Mink has
been declared not guilty Of numbering DR..
Baker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup should be KEEP, 10 L:
every family. A Slight cough, II uneheck:u a. IS ;
often the toreruDner of Consumption, aou
timely dose of this wonderful MEDICINE mas res
cued MANY from an early grave. yet lo-lW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
CITIZENS NATL. BANK
of.Alexandria

ofAlexandria,
Ia he State of Virginia, at the close of business,
September II, 1878.
RESOURCES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15

REMARKs.-Receipts of Whest continue very
light and the market is dull and unchanged ;
sales of red at lao, l45, $50 and l56 for good to
prime, and l5S 100 and 1872 for strictly prime to
choice. Corn is active and firm sales Of mixed
81 49, Rye is in light receipt with sales at 80.
Oats are firm sales at 46 and 48, with offerings
of 4SS bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15
Meeting of the City Council.

The first regular meeting of the City Council
since the summer recess was held last night.
For official proceedings see another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-15

Move POLISH OF DIXON'S and other
S ~ manufacturers. at wholesale and retail, with
s - 9e Brushes for cleaning stoves. Call at
n'ng street, corner of Royal.
Vel 10 j. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03
NONRESIDENT Notice,

IN the County Court Of Hardeman co1s7a
ty, Tennessee.
J. T. Roach, Administrator, VS.. the
Heirs at law of Matthew Brooks, decd
Petition to sell land to pay debts. No
933, r. D.
1t appearing from the petition in this
cause, which is sworn to, that Sallie
Whitford Martha Mode, w. A. Baker,
and wife, Jane Baker, Mary Brooks, Ben
jamin Brooks, David Brooks, Richard
Brooks, James Brooks, Samuel Brooks,
Lavanda Brooks, and Romulus Brooks, de-
PENDANTS, heirs at law Of Matthew, Brooks,
deceased, are non residents of the State of
Tennessee and residents Of Texas.
1t is ordered that publication be made
in the Bolivar Bulletin, a newspaper pub
lished in Bolivar, Tennessee, for four sue
cessive weeks, for said nonresident de-
PENDANTS to enter their appearance in this
cause By or within the first three DAYS of
the County Court to be held for the coun-
ty of Hardeman, Tennessee, at the court
house in the town of Boil, ar, on the first
Monday in November, 1873, and plead,
answer or demur to the petition in this
cause or the same will be taken for con,
fessed as to them and set for hearing ex-
parte w. e. DORION,
Sept. II, 1873. G. d H.
Wood & McNeal, solicitors for petitioner.
W4pfS9, Is.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03
Nonresident Notice
In The County Courtof Hardensan Coun-
fyI TenuPSSsg

In The County Courtof Hardenaan Coun1
ty, Tennessee.
Washington Rousey ct ais 6s Harrison
Rousey ct ais. Petition to sell laid tor
division, No 926 r D.
If appearing from affidavit made in
this cause that Harrison Rousey, and
Noah Stewart and wife Mary Stewart
are non-residents of the State of Tennes'
see, and residents of the State of Arkan-
sas.
1t is ordered that publication be made
for four successive weeks in the Bolivar
Bulletin" a newspaper published in
Bolivar, Tennessee, for said non>residents
to enter their appearance in this cause by
or within the first three days of the County
Court to be held for said County, at the
Court House in Bolivar, on Monday
October 6, 1878, and plead answer or
demur to the petition in this cause or
the same will be taken for confes sed
as to them, and set for hearing cx-parte.
w. G. DORION, c. q NJ.
Bolivar, Aug. 90. 1878.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03

DRov NED-A friend informs us that
man named John Sawbrette ives drown
Cd at the mouth of Tuscumbia river last
Friday evening just after dark. De-
ceased, who lived about half mile from
the juncture Of the Tuscumbia and Big
Hatchie rivers, had been over to Poca-
hontas, where he got very drunk, and in
company with his brother-in>law, started
Tor home. Sawbrette's companion walk
ed foot log, while he attempted to swim
the river, but was too drunk to do it
His cries for help were heard, but the
night being quite dark, no assistance
could be rendered, and he suak beneath
the wafer The body was recovered
next morning and an inquest held over it
Ly Squire Couch, of McNairy county
Verdict in accordance with the facts
stated above.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03

4 PLEASANT TEIP.-B. Owens, who
left the cid North State over twentyNsev>
en- years ago to find fruitful home in
West Tennessee, returned from a pleas
ant visit 10 his old friends and kin dred
one day last week and is pregnant with
all kinds OF stories which he deals out
70 his friends in happy and cheerful
manner. He has not told us yet about
his adventures in the huckleberry patch
es while looking for good ''eating dirt
or the tar kiln f. ole, but he has told us
Of Uncle Billy Webb, one Of the most
remarkable deuizens of that or any
land Oaens has reverence and res
speot for the old man which almost
amounts to idolatryi but no wonder,
when we consider the fact that the old
gentleman "ruised himl' Owens tells
us that Mr.. Webb is IS years old, Is she
father of sixteen children, eleven OF
whom are living at this time, and that
his grandchildren number one hundred
and eleven that he has participated IN
twenty fights, and has never been
whipped; and even now he can fog
dozen men with ease if they would only
"cone one at s time" This remarkable
old gentleman lives near Sparta, Edge
combe county, y. C., and bids fair to re
main many years yet in the midst Of hi'
numerous offspring
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03
Bolivar Retail MARKET Report.

Corrected Weekly by M. H. PIRTLz.
Bacon-Reported dull in all leading
markets. We quote shoulders lie, clear
sides 10, hams I7@I83.
Bagging-I6 cents, cash on delivery.
TIes-lO cents, do do do
Butter-Choice country, in cakes, %
CG3Oc.
Corn MeaI-Good demand at 81.
Corn Light stock and demand 9Oc
EggS-In demand, at Csc.
FIOaa-We quote medium to choice
$8,00aI2,00.
Hides-IR demand at fair prices.
Hay-Supply light; l,75 per cwt
Lard-Firm, II3GI24,
MolasSes-Fira, 70a85
Mails 500 per key rates.
POutty-Spring chickens, in demand
20a25e.
Sal-Per barrel 1925 and firm.
SugGr-Firm, l23aI68
CoBee-Firm, with upward tendency
Rio3O a335c.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03

r. z. Wilkerson having changed his
base, will be glad to see his old friends
and customers at j. NJ. Mask & Sons,
southwest corner of the square, where
he viii take great pleasure in showing
them q full line of cheap dry goods,
boots shoes, clothing, hats, gents furnish
ing goods, ladies' hats, &c, &c, Call
and see him and he will convince you
that it is to your interest to trade with
him. Oct 3.2t.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03
Non-lsesiaent Notice.

No. 555, r. d In the Chancery Court of
Ha7deman county, Tennessee
Oliver, linnie q Co vs.. James NJ. Cum
bv, G. NJ. Cumby, and J. " Bridges
it appearing from the bill fled in this
cause that C. II C4ptbg and j. w
Bridges are nonresidents Of the State of
Tennessee, it is therefore ordered 10y the
clerk and master that said aonresidents
make their appearance as the cuurt house
in the town of Bolivar CO or before Non
dag October 9th, 1873, and plead, an
swer or demur to c0mplaiuGaCs bill or
the same will be taken tor confessed as to
the,n and set T hearing expartn, and
that s copy of this order be published in
the Bolivar Bulletin, n newspaper printed
in the town of Bolivar, Tennessee, for
four successive weeks
ri riRTr.E, C. ( Il.
Per James Fentrcs5, jr., deputy c. B NJ.
August %, 1873. $3.50
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03

Last Tuesday night copper colored
darkie named Polk, who halls from no
where particularly ard everywhere gen.
orally, drew pistol on Crit Tisdale, who
is known to be one of the most inoffen-
sive and good natured darkies in the
county, and threatened to shoot him
Officer Tiller CHANGED to be close by and
nabbed the rOustabout, took him before
the Mayor, and he was compelled to pay
81 IS for his chivalrous conduct.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03

CoTToN,-NotHithstanding the panic
cotton holds steady and promises to con-
tinue to do SO in spite of damaging ex-
posures" in the great money c2nters.
Wednesday middling brought II 3 in this
market, and is firm with an upward tens
deney. Our people have confidence in
the staple and ve hope that nothing will
occur to weaken the same As to future
prices no one knows or can even guess"
what they will be.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03
On-ResIdIemt Notice.
IN the County Court Of Hards1naH CslYs
IT, Tennessee.

~ the County Court Of HardenaH CsJgs-
ty, Tennessee.
J. 4. Wilson ct als-Petition
to Sell Land-vs. the Heirs Of r. w. Oh
iyer and wife Elizabeth Oliver, deed.
No. 92S, X. ID.
1t appearing from affidavit made in
this cause that the defendants, heirs Of
f. W. Oliver and Elizabeth Oliver, decd,
whose names are unknown, and after
diligent enquiry cannot be ascertained,
are nonreeidents Of the State Of Tennes'
see, and residents of the State Of Texas,
it is ordered that publication be made
for four successive weeks in the Bolivar
Bulletin, newspaper published IN Boll-
var, Tennessee. for said nonresident de-
PENDANTS to enter their appearance in
this cause by or within the first three
days Of tn County Court to be held for
said county, at the court house in Boli-
var, on Monday, October 6, 1878. and
plead, answer or demur to the petition
in this cause, or the same viii be taken
for confessed as to them and set for hear
ing exparte. --.
W. C. DORION. c. & NJ
Bolivar, Sept. >. 1878. [PfS7
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03

A GRAoELVss THEF.-A white man
named Meyers, stranger, was brought
up from Hickory Valley last Tuesday
morning and lodged in Jail he is
charged with stealing a pair of SHOES.
Adverse to honest labor and legitimate
board bills, he evidently seeks prison
grub, and is likely to get It Such fcl-
lows should have ball and chain tc
the left leg and be made to work on
the roads for Eve years and be fed 90
nothing Ju; bread aud water
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-10-03

Railroads are great institutions. For
instance: We left Bolivar last Friday at
2:IO p. m. and arrived in st, Louis the
next morning at o'clock. Remained
there thirteen hours and arrived in Bol~
war Sunday afternoon at o'clock. the
train being three hours behind time We
went and came over the Mississippi Cen
trail, Mobile & Ohio, and Iron Mountain
roads.