The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-04

More attention is being paid to the raising
of general crops, grain, grasses, trucks, fruit,
etc. We discern in this a new era for the
future.
MERCHANTS.
Middleton boasts that the amount Of bus
mess done by her merchants equals what is
done in Bolivar, and probably exceeds it.
Her merchants are enterprising and work to
extend their trade relations. They have
fine commercial credit, and this season will
lay in large stock Of select goods. They
say that they have now much of the trade
that once went to Bolivar, and they are de-
termined to hold it. They take pride in
building up their town, and in seeing it
prosper.
BECK's MILL.
w NJ Beck has in constant operation
an exceIIently equipped corn and -four mill,
which runs day and night 10 supply the dc
mand made on it by the community. In
connection with the mill he has one of the
best appointed cotton gins in the State.
Judges pronounce it among the best in the
South. He has large custom. Mr.. Beck Is
one of the enterprising men in this section,
and is justly held in high repute by his fell
low-citizens To him and his excellent lady
we are indebted for kindly attentions while
in their midst.
THE RIPLEY NARROW GAUGE.
Mr., II. p. Robson, manager in chief of
this important enterprise, gave a party of
/ gentlemen, oursclf included, Il delightful
/ trip over this line that we might see its con-
/ dition. This road is now owned by resi-
dents of Ripley, and will be projected at
at once % miles further south to Pontotoc.
/ 1t is paying investment in the face of the
/ heavy outlay made by Superintendent Rob
son in giving the line an entire overhaul
ing. Its present condition is far superior
to that Of broad gauge roads. This capable
and worthy officer is both President, Chief
/ Engineer, Conductor, Secretary and Treas
urer, all combined. He has but few men in
his employ, and they all work like beavers.
At another time we Will give an exhibit
showing receipts and expenditures for two
years in succession Last year during the
cotton season it carried from - to 100 bales
Of cotton daily to Middleton, some of which
was purchased BY Middleton merchants.
Last Tuesday seven car loads of mcrchan-
disc were sent over this line to Ripley.
This road Is complete success and when
extended to Pontotoc it will still achieve
larger results, with but small increased ex-
pensc. This line has enhanced Ripley prop
erty five hundred per cent. in value, and
now not a vacant dwelling or business house
can be found in that town.
GENERALTTIEs.
Mr.. Frank Lambeth, who is one of the
most active and responsible merchants Of tho
town, is also a prosperous farmer BY invi-
tation We witnessed the work of his sulky
pillow. 1t docs beautiful work On his
farms he uses the Buckeye Reaper and Now
er. BY experience we can testify that Mr.
Lambeth is hOspitable under his roof as
he Is stirring in his business. We spent !
most pleasant evening in the family of thai
sterling gentleman, Cadcr Cox. His excel
lent wife knows how to entertain. Our viSi
was made specially Pleasant by meet n.
with Rev. J. \. Fife, who was at home re
covering his health after almost incessan
protracted meeting exercises for the pas
three months throughout the Western dis
trict This gentleman Is most effective il
his pulpit ministrations and at home is a
dearly beloved by the community as he i
efficient as a minister His marked ability
as a preacher and his SET sacrificing dcvo
ton to the church have largely contributed
to the strength and extension of Mcthodism
= in Tennessee. May his days be vet man,
: among the living and his final reward
crown of rejoicing.
The genial J. NJ. Lillard keeps an excel
lent hotel. His worthy daughter most eff
GENTLY prcsides in his absence Man,
thanks for her kindness. To those warm
u hearted and intelligent gentlemen, Messr.
Polk Lambeth, Wilson, Moore MahaHy
;. Campbell, Craig, Sydney Fife, Jermar
=, Bartliffe and jenkins, We are under obliga
= ton for kindly attentions. In fact w than
the whole of Middleton for kindnesses, 70
we never visited place where we found :
many genial hearts and open houses. Las
-. uOuSI not Icdsl, We die ILueDteu 10 MIS-
Josie Reaves and Miss Florence Lambct
for most beautiful bouquet of choice flow
: crs. These young ladies are deservedly tn
centre of social attraction at Middleton.
/ The City Saloon kept by Pitser Birdson
d is recognized to be the place where you ca
II get the oldest and best brands of liquor
/ manufactured in this country. Give him
call. 1t
4 IN MEMORIAM.
E. Died, on the 18th Of October, at the HON
sr of her husbands mother, near Rome, Ga
Of Mrs Siddie Harrison. The deceased cam