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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10


On Saturday, of last week, at Shady
Grove Church, near Union City, Obion
county, Frank Williams shot and killed
James Turner. 1t is stated that Turner
mad seduced Williams sister, and her
brother had pleaded with Turner to save
her from disgrace by marrying her.
Williams that night told Turner if be
did not lead his sister to the altar he
would kill him. Turner responded that
he would not marry her, and that he was
not afraid. The sequel of that conve r
Satlon was Turner's death. WilIiar ,s
soon after the conversation, went, &c
where Turner was seated with a ysoun,
lady, placed the muzzle of : revoly er ~
the back of his head and cred, Down
Turner'S brains oct.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

Jefferson Davis met with a handsome
and cordial reception IN Missouri, Dem
ocrats and Republics as alike doing honor
TO the distinguished Southerner. This
is in pleasing COM rast to the churlish
conduct of the Wipnebagoians, in a sis
ter State, who VIC uld not allow the ex-
Confederate chief 5ain to address them on
the peaceful to pic of agriculture, al
though permitti' lg couple of hOt-headed
editors to blAE g away at each other at
twenty PAGES, to the imminent danger of
everybody bu { the participants.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

was general. The colored men soon
concentrated here, when the aggressors
ceased firing and dispersed. Then 1
supposed the trouble all over. Soon,
however, the reports of guns were heard
at the'sast end of the speakers stand
which continued and deemed to be
spreading in every direction. saw two
cOlored men wounded, one seriously and
the other about dead. 1 saw several
other colored men wounded more or less.
I have since learned Of the deaths of
Charles Chiffon, Martin Sively, and
Frank Thompson, white, and Alexander
Wilson and another boy whose name we
did not learn.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

The Post-ofice Department has re-
ceiVed information that the Mississippi
Valley and Brazil Steamship Company
propose to run line of steampackets
from st Louis to Brazil, South America,
asking that the United States mail NAV
be given to their line. The Department
VIII grant the request, and send the mail
by their steamers, allowing ocean rates
OIL postage as remuneration. They ex-
pect to start the first steamer October
first
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

We call the attention of our farmer
friends to The article on mo Fence"
operations in Mecklenburg, N. c. This
IS to the point and We know it would
work well in our county, especially
south Of the river. Let our people think
OF it and talk of it and see if we cannot
contrlVe to have FIVE or six districts adopt
1t We all have rails enough made to
make the outer fence and fences for our
pastures. 1t would be an immense saving
IN paying for rails and spelling valuable
timber to get them.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

a couple q st. Louie editors hive been
endeavoring to perforate each other WI
bullets, but it so happened that neither
was kile or even wounded Accord,
ing to the report of the affair, both acted
'srIendidlY." After exchanging shots
the wounded honor of both bellig,
erents was appeased, and the matter
was amicably adjusted. Seconds another
disgraceful farce.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

1t is said that when Andrew johnson
was Governor of Tenness ee, and an e1-
blacksmith was ChiefJustice of the Su-
preme Court, the Governor with his own
hands made vest for the Chief-Justice,
while the Chief Justice went to the forge
and made a shovel ard tOngs to present
to the Governor
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10
NOm-Resident Notice.
No. 629, B. D.
In the Chancery Court of Harden an
County, Tennessee.
James Leak & Sons,

j. L, Pledge, ". +. Pledge, ct al
IN this cause it appearing from the bin,
L which is sworn to, that the defendant,
W. F. Pledge, is a nonresident Of the
State of Tennessee, and a resident of
the State of Alabama, it is therefore
ordered by the Clerk and Master, that
he make his appearance herein, at the
Court House, in the town of Bolivar,
Tennessee, on or before the first Monday
in October, 1875, and plead answer or
demur to compliments bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed, and set for
hearing ex-parte, as to him, and that a
copy of this order be publIshsd, once a
week, for four consecutive weeks, in
the Bolivar Bulletin. This, September
18th, 1875.
a copy attest:
J. FEKTRESS, Jr.
Clerk and Master.
Sept. 10, 1874
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

The Governments fast mail train be-
tween the East and West will commence
rcuning Sunday, September 18th. In
addition to the malls. limited number
of through passengers will be accommo-
dated, and extraC binary fast time will
be made, averaging; perhaps, sixty miles
an hour.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

Gov. Harden, of Missouri, has ten
dCred the Inequalities of the Executive
Mansion to Jefferson Davis, who will
soon arrive in Jefferson City, on his way
to deliver an address in Kansas CITY,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

The price of composition on the Her
aid, Cleveland, Ohio, was reduced to 35c.
per 1000 ems on Saturday last. In CON
sequence the Union printers quit work
The paper came out all right.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

An ugly OutcrOpping Of crime is one
of the affections of st. Louis just now,
the unmerclful walloping of policemen
by rOughs being the Distinguishing fea-
ture of the lawlessness.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

The heavy rains of the last ten days
have seriously damaged the crops in
MINI asota, s. being estimated that al
ready the I,oss foots up fifteen or twenty
per cent. of the ertire cop of the State.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

Gov. Allen is making stirring cam
paign In Ohio and is sure to be elected.
They cannot beat the Governor notwith.
standing his age.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

We have had refreshing showers
though the weather is still oppressive
Our friends about New Castle are com
planning of drouth-dust six inches deep
and no rain for six weeks.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

The Appeal and the Avalanche of Sep
TENDER first contain full and elaborate
statements Of the trade Of Memphis du-
ring the past year. The commerce of
that city seems to have been fully sus-
tanned, and the facts and figures so care
fully collected and set forth by our enter
prising contemporaries. are very encour-
aging
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

The fast mail train they are about to
start from New Y ork will lessen the time
about fourteen hours between that city
and Nashville. For instance the New
York papers will reach there the second
evening after publication, instead of the
third m orning, as at present The change
will be of material benefit to business
mrn
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

A serious railway smash-up occurred
near Pittsburg, last Friday, resulting in
the wOunding of twenty-five persons,
some of them badly.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

Gen. E. Kirby Smith is at the Uuiver-
sitY of the South in which be holds a
professorship.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

The Pennsylvania golfers shot and
killed four men on Wednesday the lst
instant.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10

The public debt statement for August
shows red uction of about a million
and half during the past month.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10
InsoIvent Notice.

HAVING this day suggested to the
IL Clerk of the County Court of Har-
deman county, Tennessee, the insolvency
of the estate of A. ]. Crisp, deceased,
notice is hereby given to all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate, to file the
same authenticated, as required by law,
with said Clerk, on OF before the 7th day
of March, 1876, or they will be barred.
W. P. MACON, Admir-.
Sept. 10, I8754t#
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10
CARPENTERING.
FL. Clay TilsOn

Is prepared to do general carpenters
work, also to make, repair, and varnish
= good style any kind Of furniture, and
give satisfaction, or no pay. A good
Cabinent workman always employed.
In addition, by aid Of Jackscrews, block
and tackle ! can move, raise and put
nav silIs under aLy building as cheap as
snv other man dare to, Try me.
ADr2g '75-3m. II. CLAY TlLSON.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1875-09-10
Bolivar Bulletin.
&. M. POLK & CO., Eds.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1875

The news from the California election
Is good. The Democratic sicket is elect
ed by about 10000 plurality.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
CHILDRENS HOME.

Mr.. EDITOR 1T is gratifying to see
the interest taken by our citizens in this
contemplated institution, and it is also
gratifying to see the interest and atten-
ton given to the matter bv the Trustees
and the County Commissioners of Stark
and Columbiana. A goodly number of
these gentlemen spent last week visiting
the Homes in the south part of the State,
one at Marietta and the other at Xenia,
and also made call at the Boys Reform
Institution near Lancaster, in Fairfield
county.
AS a taxpayer allow me to say that 1
was pleased with your views upon locat-
ing our Home. 1t does seem to me the
institution should be located convenient
not miles away-to town. The better
influences ofthe town would be beneficial
/ think, in more ways than one.
The social influences of the town or
city could not fail to exert a salutary in
fuence. and if gardening employment
were to be given the children the town
would afford convenient market. |
know that our Trustees and C Commission
ers are afraid of the cost of the Home
But let me say; the location is exceeding
ly important. 1t is not for day, but for
long time, and the matter OF locating
need not be hurried. l say then, be not
in hurry, and do not stand upon few
hundred dollars.
A suitable locality-proper soil, with
good surroundings, and not too large a
farm, convenient to town, express my
ideas about the Childrens' Orphans
Home. STARK COUNTY.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
SPELLING SCHOOLS.

We notice that in many surrounding cities and
towns spelling schools are coming again into date
as a means of social pastime and amusement as
well as a source of profitable instruction. There
seems to be nothing new in the manner of con-
ducting these meetings but as general rule they
are the old-fashioned stand up and spell down
contests the same that profted our parents and
grand parents in days long ago. There isa marked
spirit of common sense in the revival of this old
time custom, which has tended tosgve popularity
wherever such revivalhas taken place. Its ad-
vantages over blind mans buff Copenhagen, puss
in the corner and other similar social amusements
popular among young folks, are simply incalcula-
BILE. 1t affords an equal source ofreal amusement,
while 1t is source of profit not to be estimated,
and we hope soon to see it occur in Canton; the
Lord knows itwould not iniure many ofour young
people place them in the way eff adding to their
knowledge of photography for If there is any one
of the elementary branches Of an English educa-
cation in which they are deficient as class, it is
spelling, and this method, we are positive, would
prove pleasing source of improvement,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
NOTIONS OF MAYNARD MIND.

Adam Snyder has become deranged through va
rious mingled causes, and now goes about com
mitting strange acts, On last Friday he went to
]. B. McCrea's furniture store and ordered 800
worth of furniture; which was delivered at his
house; on the following day Mr. McCrea learned
that the purchaser was deranged, and brought his
furniture back to the store. On one of the coldest
days we have had recently, he went to lumber
yard and ordered large amount of lumber, to be
delivered Immediately; before the proprietor
learned that the order was not worth minding,
two of his employees had measured the lumber,
and one of them froze an ear in the operation. He
then went to DR.. Johnsons Eagle Block drug store,
and tried to persuade Doc TO sign note for $780,,
0O0, but the druggist wouldntbe ropedi in, On an.
other occasion he went to an office on Tuscarawas
street. aud ordered 100000 dodgers printed, sta
ting that he had bought all the shops from Tusca-
rawas street, along the railroad to the dam, and
was going to tear down every building on Tusca-
rawas street. from the square to the railroad, and
erect line of shops in their places; said he had
$4,000 900 to squauder on this town, and he would
make it the biggest city in the world.
1t seems that he has been all through the town,
seemingly rational at times, yet always ending in
giving some order, and telling of his immense
wealth, and in several instances as in the lumber
ndfurniture transactions his notions have caused
some annoyance
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
MAYORS COURT.

Fritz-Swope Alexander, usually drunk-made
another squirt one day last week, and was fined
and sent to jail.
Sebastian Simler, who generally sails under the
name of"Boshy' was carried to the calaboose on
Saturday evening by officer Williams, where he
snoozed all night, He was released ON Sunday,
giving bail for his appearance on Monday morn
ing, when he was fined and discharged.
Dave Overdorfer was up for the fourth time on
Tuesday morning, The last time he had business
chat with his honor, he affirmed positively that
he would never guzzle another drop in all his life
but he must have meant water, as he came to town
on Monday evening, got drunker than lord, and
went it blind, till officer wi liams saw him and
raised him from the gutter, where he would haye
frozen to death, had he not been found. He was
locked up all night and on the following day fined
$40 and sent up 10 days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
BILLS ALLOWED.
4 COUNTRY HOG IN THE CITY.

One day last week, a gray.headed mild looking
farmer brought big black hog to town In spring
wagon; there was box In the wagon which con
tanned the hog. The farmer drove up town, tied
his steed to post on the southwest side of the
SQUARE and went into store to warm his numb
digits. As soon as the porker noticed that the
motion OF the wagon had ceased, ittook calm
survey of the situation elevated the lid OF the Dox
with its snout, and turned double fip'hap To the
ground; then 1t took another shorH monarchical
survey, grunted at policeman, and started on
down East Tuscarawas street, TO see the elephant
Assoon as the farmer learned what was loose, he
seized club and started hastily after his meat;
overtaking the wayward hog near Walnut street.
he advanced as close as the dignity OF his porkship
would allow, and began TO say: "Wootsy wootsy
wootsy; piggy, piggy, piggy, pig" and other pet
expressions used in soft.soaping live pork this
was an old hog, old enough for boarding house
purposes, and wouldn't "wootsy" worth cent, bu'
totally ignoring the efforts of the farmer, went
roofing verdantly about the sidewalk, where IL
upset baby cab, and darted between high
toned runners legs, turning him wrong end up in
the gutter; then the man punched the hogs ear
with the CluD, anu salui NuSo yo' Dus NiO AAOe
only winked at him, and made grand dive for
Chofiin's saloon, but the door was closed and 1t
didn't get In its next rush was along the sidewalk
and 1t ended in upsettlg box of oysters scatter
ing the cans helter-skelter, and shying to the
northwest it collided with a hitching post and
rolled end over end into the gutter frightening the
Adams Express Co.'S horse, and raising the wind
generally,
BY this time the hog was as mad as the farmer,
and the harder he cubbed and cuSsed, the more
itsquealed and went contrariwise. He groaned and
perspired, but continued his efforts to drive the
hog, which continued to dart in every way but the
right one; at last the man was tuckered out, and
throwing down the club, and wiping tear from
his eye with big red handkerchief, he started
up town, doubtless consoling himself with think
ing what confused musS the police would stir up
if they tackled that hog for perquisites; he had
gone about ten rods, when the hog shook
itself and started quietly after in the right direc
ton the man didn't look back but went into a
butcher shop and as. the four-legged demon was
passing VIGOROUSLY by, he saying to the butch
er: I've got hog-he weighs4moren five hun
dred pound, and I'll give youtwo dollars ifyou'll
take him for nothin' and carve him up fine; into
the meanest kind O. garlic sassidge. l will, by
ginger |" and as helooked out and saw the monster
gliding majestically into North Market street he,
left the shop and started in pursuit once more, but
we didn't watch him, as we had already seen too
much, ,...,, ,,f .r.,- ..,.,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
LIST OF JURORS

In the case of Oniovs August Cribley indicted for
murder in the first degree:
Samuel Holibaugh, Wash Miller, Frank Bry'
an, Marlboro township; Andrew W Smith, John
Baker David Murry, Jacob sniyely, John Floom
Perry; John Coy, Henry Grise, Jacob Harper, Au-
gust Balmot, Nimishillen jeremiah Harter, Plain;
Hezekiah Nicholas, Sugarcreek: Henry Mase,
Bethlehem; VIM Rice, Washington VIM H sti-,
ner, Pike; Hiram Hostetter, Paris; Geefge Grubb
Andrew Shut, Lake; John Kitzmiller, Henry shri-
yer, Lawrence; L Dales, Abraham Gaskill. Lex
iugton; Eli Wagner; Samuel D slusser, Peter Wolf
Jacob Shots Henry Rohrer, Samuel Stall, John R
Poyser, Joseph schott, Canton; Josiah Cupples
VIM Maxheimer, Tuscarawas Robert Jones, Sandy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
Business Mems.
T. C.. Nighman's Coach Line.

vT1 n NIGHMAN will attend TO the wants Of all
desiring the services of good coach line;
Passengers conveyed TO and from the depot ana
70 all parts Of the city -, =, .,.
Nighman's baggage wagon will carry all pack
ages 10 and from all points In the ciIy LOT zen cg.s
baggage carried to that point for ten cents, PACK
ges. no matter how large from bar OF soap 70 a
Saratoga trunk, delivered any place IN the Guy
limita for TEN cents. sho
Commercial travellers taken 10 any pr1, parrs Vi she
county ut reasonable rates. ldeczff4 f4-u'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
PITTSBURGH LIVE STOCK MARKET.
EAST LIBERTY, Pa, January q, 1875.

EAST LIBERTY, Pa, January 2l, 1875.
CATTLE-The market was only moderately ac-
tive the increase in offerings were large and tend
ed To depress prices; shippers contend that they
have made no money and that the eastern markets
yield no margin for profits; of course there were
who refused to accept the decline, preferring 10
hold their stock and take their chances. Taken
as whole, the market was not a very satisfactory
one: Toe following are the retes for the various
grades:
Prime fat, 1900 to 1900 h steers, s6 75@7Oo
Fair to good fat steers 625C96 so
Good medium steers 575(96 90
Stockers, 875G14 so
HoGs-The market was well supplied. the run
being the largest had for a long time being fully
200 cars In excess of last week; as might be eI-
pected the market was a dull one with decline
in prices. The following are the quotations:
Philsdelphias 81 40@7 50
Workers 6Oa6 80
Baltimore, 6S0a7 90
SHEEP-The supply was ample, being in excess
oflast week; there was, however, fair local de-
mand, although towards the close the market ap-
peared to weaken Sales were made at a variety
of prices Indiana, open wool, 100 fbs at s. per
cwtt Missouri, 10 ibs s. 75 Ohio LOG bs IS; Ohio
81 bs s. u.s. do ll6 ibs s6 Is; do 80 bs s. Is; do u
lbs, IS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
LECTURES.

On the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, the
26th and 9th insts Dr. Rogers will lecture in the
English Catholic Church, at 72l p. M, on the fol-
lowing subjects:
1st, Bismark and the Pope.
ID The Catholic Church the native home of all
lofty intelligence, and the asylum of bleeding
hearts,
DR.. Rogers is a mosteminent lecturer, and an Or
ator of the most finished type. The Hamilton
Tines (Canada) says of him "It must be admit
ted thaithe Doctor was not only exceedingly cour-
teous to all who differed from him, but captivated
them by his eloquence and er erldition."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21

SUDDEN DEATH.-On last Tuesday afternoon, at
about three O'Clock, Mr. Edward Mesnar, while in
his house on East Tuscarawas street, fell from a
chair on which he was sitting. Efforts were made
to restore him to consciousness, which proved
successful, bnt in few minutes afterward he
again fell to the floor in the same condition; all
similar efforts proved futile and he expired in
few minutes, the cause was pronounced apoplexy.
Mr.. Mesnar was an old citizen. highly respected
and had been in the grocery business for many
years He had not complained of feeling unwell
ahd within q few minutes before his death.
b bad ~ aiiu'A 90 3 4iAgfI f.3i3N. "a
ft3ugh anTg- Fg3N ajtshTa - sa4a5
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
DIED..

LBNNAN-0n Friday the 18th inst Of heart dis.
ease, Mary, wife of Thomas Lehman.
She died in the faith of the Lord, good woman,
and beloved by all who knew her.
!. MEsNAR-At his residence In Canton, OF apo
plexy, on the 10th inst, EDWARD MEsNAR, aged
54 years, months and II days,
Mr.. MEsNAR leaves his wife and nine children
and many friends to lament his death. The young
est of the family Is but two years old and the
afflicted family have the sympathy of friends and
neighbors. Mr, Mesnar was brought up in Canton
and was ever a quiet, industrious, good citizen
He learned and followed the carpenter trade, and
in partnership with the late Peter Myers they
built shop and started sash factory Selling
out many years ago Mr.. Mesnar opened family
funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at
o'clock The funeral sermon will be preached
by Elder Ingram at the Disciple church on next
Sabbath Peace to his ashes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-01-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
SUSAN DENIM,

~ Miss Susan Denim, an actress of wide repute and
acknowledged ability, will appear for the second
time in Canton, on Monday evening" January 25,
for brief season Of three nights. Asan emotional
actress, Miss Denim ranks high, and as we have
witnessed her rendition of leading roles, with
pleasure on past occasions, we can willingly ad-
wise alllwho love good entertainment to hear her
and her company, in the production of standard
pieces from the legitimate drama. Remember the