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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
For The BuusYia
what Constitutes a Good Husbapdq

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Few questions are of greater importance
to wives than the above, as it underlies the
foundation of domestic peace and family
quietude. The husband, as the word signi-
fies, is the band of the household by which
its parts are held together, the happiness as
well as the misery of the family being regu-
lated to a greater or less extent by his con-
duct. Perhaps there is no better way of
answering the question than this: One who
faithfully and tenderly fulfIls the sacred
promises that he made to his wife when she
became such; for when she was 4 young
unsuspecting, innocent bride, he led her
forth to the altar, and there, in the presence
of God and man, solemnly promised to love,
cherish and protect her in sickness in
health, cleaving unto her and forsaking all
others, until in the providence of God they
should be separated by death. 1t was upon
her faith in these promises that the wife
gave her hand and heart in marriage to him
upon whom she then looked upon as one of
the noblest on earth, believing that he was
then sincere and would prove faithful and
true. She severed the tender ties that
bound her to the home of her childhood,
bidding adieu to the old paternal mansion,
tore herself from those who had first and
longest loved her, and cast her character,
future happiness and her all into the bark
that was then being launched into life's ocean,
trusting in her husband for protection
against the storms that might come, and a
man who Will disappoint and blast the hopes
of confding woman that looks upon others
to be as pure as hersel; has forfeited his claims
to manhood and merits the scorn and con-
tempt of all noble women. The man who
disregards the promises made to his wife
when she was pure and blushing bride,
leaning on his arm for peace and pleasure,
his life is a curse to mankind. When she
has toiled all day, trying to assist her hus-
band through the world, the wife expects
pleasant looks and kind words, b i. she is
oftenfaulted when everything don't 60 smooth
with her husband. Oh! the bitter tears he
has caused her to shed because he has
proved recreant to the high and holy trust
reposed in him. He is therefore unworthy
of the friendship of a good woman or the
blessings of good wife, which are ardent,
earnest, sacred things, and the man makes
beast Of himself to the extent he disrc-
CARDS it.
Let careless, recreant husbands, read,
ponder and reform.
T-xOR
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
Figures that Speak.

Mr. L. NJ Darlington, the active and eff
cient agent at the depot, sent us the follow
ing statement, and we insert it for the bene-
fit Of our business community:
Number of bales of cotton shipped from
Bolivar from Sept. 1, 1876, to Nov. 10, 1876,
1,147 number shipped from Sept. l, 1877,
to Nov. 10, 1877, 729-making difference
of 4IS bales in favor of last year
This is large falling off when We consider
that this seasons crop is far better than that
of last year. We hope that this difference
is in a measure attributable to the lateness
of the crop this season. But the loss should
suggest to the business people that town
can lose or win trade. Is Bolivar trade as
large and lucrative as formerly? If not,
why the change? Is the business commu-
nifty to be blamed for permitting other
towns In the county to control the trade
iegitimateiy belonging to Bolivar? As
journalists, whose business it is to be in
formed on the drift of local and general
affairs, we do state that even if the cotton
shipments are not correct criterion of iudg-
ing the trade of any place, that the
Bolivar merchants are not doing half the
business properly belonging to our town.
This opinion is based upon authentic in
formation, showing that sections and local.
ties that once traded here are now doing
business with merchants of other towns 1t
is to our interest to see Bolivar thrifty, and
we trust that our people will put forth fresh
efforts to revive business, which means pros
perity to all classes and professions.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
Ter ~ Bv&NAA
FOUND HANGING.
IT MAX e'RILaT.

Eighteen was she, aad he Twenty-Five
The happy age when love is sweet and new,
They'd lovers been, and some had idly said,
They suited we'll, and soon OF late wsuId wed.
The acknowledged belle she moved In circles high,
And Tetgned the queen in every heart and eye.
No Pset's dream ever pictured face 50 fair,
No head Ger claimed such wealth Of golden hair.
No eyes so bright, no voice 50 tender, sweet,
No dimPleS played on half 90 fair cheek;
No feet 50 small, no form such queenIy grace,
AL beauty dimed compared With her young face.
Shed fortune, toe, aAd was the only shiId,
And eft the parents Pstted her and smiled
In gratitude to God For who 20 biest 1s they,
With such a sunbeam laughing life away?
Oae eve they missed her, and the gloom
TrHnsiormed their home into living tomb.
Where could she be they listened licked, called
Then dared With fezr-stood mstionIess, appalled,.
Each hall vas searched, each door quick unlocked,
To every room the eager searchers hockedi
Through garrets gray, and cellars Of musty frost,
sped eager feet whose echoes answered lost -
Just then the mother-haIf in doubt and fear
Recalled 20 mind arbor standing
Where oft Of late the daughter had betOok
Herself 70 rest, OF read some favorite book.
We read Of angels weeping over crime;
We read Of deeds done through excess Of wine
We write Of horrors done in passions heat,
But scenes Ike this, we seldom Ger repeat.
There in the arbor, dressed in purest white,
The lost one hung. Alas! the sickening sight
So fair, young, 50 pure, who could suspect?
But there she Lung-uPvn her lovers meek.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
A Diseased Liver.

Duncan's Liver and Kidney Medicine is
a cure for all diseases having their origin
in diseased state of the Kidney or Liver,
such as sick headache, dyspepsia, swimming
in the head, loss of appetite, bad taste in the
mouth, heartburn, tenderness or fullness
over the region of stomach, cramp collie,
costivcness, PalPitation of the heart, pain in
the back, sides and limbs, and all diseases
peculiar to famales. We can say to our
friends that the above medicine is just what
it is represented to be, and is pronounced by
every one who has used it, far superior to
any Liver Medicine they have ever used.
We know that it gives better satisfaction
than any We have ever sold. knowing it to
be purely Vegetable, we can recommend it to
our suffering friends. Price rs cents. For
sale by r. VI. Hammer, druggist.
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Citizens Of Bolivar and Yioinitx.

DR.. Kerr, Magnetic or Mesmeric Physi-
clan from Edinburg, Scotland, arrived in
Bolivar, Tenn, Monday, November 5, 1877,
and has taken rooms at Mrs. Blacks Hotel,
where he will remain three weeks.
The Doctor refers the afflicted to his large
circulars, now being distr ibuted through
the county, for particulars, certificates, etc.
His treatment is based upon purely scien-
tifc principles, and embraces all kinds of
Chronic Diseases If you think you have
Consumption, and your lungs are not brok-
en-, my treatment will cure you. Female
diseases Of all kinds treatee. with the great
est results. Piles, Dyspepsia, Sore Eyes,
partial blindness. 1 know no such word as
fail. Fits, if the mind is not too far gone,
Do1rn People, l don't care from what cause.
Do not forget that those VINO are so fond of
crying "humbug" are referred to a number
of good people not far from home-Paris,
Tenn: Mrs. T. Y. Smythe was cured of
rheumatism, and taken off from her crutch-
es in Three Treatments. She had not
walked step without them for six years
before. Henry Brewer, post office address
jackson, Tenn, wat so much benefited after
having subjected himself to this Magnetic
Treatment for Three Weeks, said that he
considered himself almost cured. His dis
disease was Paralysis. BY crues are per1na-
ncnt. g. Y. Perry, stiff Joint, was cured in
five weeks. Myron A. Bliss, Epilepsy; I
can cure Fits, if the mind is not gone. The
Magnetic Treatment will kill the pain in
any case of rheumatism in your county.
If you doubt, come and let me prove my as
sertions. Wife of Hiram Banks, weak
stomach and female disease-Magnetic
Treatment did for her what nothing else
ever did; and so might go on and emu
merate, but is is useless, as you can read
particulars in my large circulars.
Doctors and others often say, IF he was
such a great doctor he wouldn't travel"
Now, ask, what difference does it make if
I go one mile or fifty to see 4 patient? If 1
cure in one place can in another.
No surgical operation performed. No
| charge made for consultation or eIamina-
ton. Dr. Kerr is no Faith Doctor. If he
is controlled by spirit power he does not know
it. Remember, he treats all kinds of Chron-
ic Diseases, and will cure you if he under
takes the case. If the case is incurable he
will tell you so in plain English. No NOR
tai man can cure all but physician can
be honest and tell his patient the trnth, and
| thereby save him frsm throwing away his
money.
Come as early in the day as possible
Office open at all times. Remember, my
rooms are at Mrs. Blacks Hotel, up stairs.
Don't forget to read my large circulars. If
you have not one send for it.
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Deaf
ness, Throat Diseases, Gravel. Cancer, Ner-
vOus troubles, etc, are skillfully treated by
DIR. Kerr, and positively cured.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15

All persons troubled with diseases of the
Lungs, Throat, or Chest can obtain imme-
diatr relief by using Dr.. Duncan's Cough
BaLsom. 1t is pleasant, harmless, ard sure. 1t
never fails to relieve Sore Throat, Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Splitting of Blood, and all
diseases of the lungs. 1t is a sure cure for
Group in children. No mother would be
without a bottle in her house after trying
it once. Persons having coughs Of long
standing should be sure to give DR.. Dqncan's
Cough Balsam a trial, as it gives immedi-
ate relief in the most adranccd stages of Con-
sumption. Price fifty cents. For sale by R.
NJ. Hammer, druggist
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
PUSH
Scots Last Minstrel sat down in his old
osyo and r,lsip+ivaIr SurO.

Scots Last Minstrel sat down in his old
age and Plaintively sung:
"Old times are gone, old manners changed"
and it seems never to have occurred to him
for moment that he was living in pro-
gressive age, and that it was his moth-eaten
old harp that was out of tune, instead of the
times he lived in. 1t is plain he was a
crusty "old fogy" and whimpered like 4
school-boy because he could not run in the
same old grooves and keep pace with the
progress of the age. The old codger needed
"push," and was like many we see around
US the present day, who resemble rusty en-
gines, without the polished driving wheel.
This is a wide awake age we live in, and he
who fails to push, will lag behind along all
the walks of life. Age and experience arc
two points gained in business, but without
push, they are not worth baubee. All
successful men are men Of push, and they
are not slow to learn that printers ink Is
the safest lubriCatOr to make the wheels of
trade move without squcaling. The bust
ness man who don't advertise Is of the main
thOroughfare of traffic, and if he don't look
sharp he will find moss growing on his back
the first thing he knows. Push, friends,
push, and let the world know that you are
still living and driving ahead. Don't draw
yourselves into your shell like oysters; if
you do, dust will settle around your bust
ness habitations and you will soon rust out
like old tea-kettles. Push, old friends, push,
you both want and need activity in trade,
and our word for it, you will be overshad-
owed by your neighbors, unless you awake,
arise, shake the dew drops from your
names, and go into training for the Fall
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
A Cure for DiphthorIa.

DIR. Price, of Massachusetts,, gives this rs
the best treatment for diPhtheria: Diph-
iberia is very nearly related to scarlet fever.
In fact one disease often merges into the
other, or they sometimes occur in common.
None are proof against it. 1t attacks all
classes of people-tke hale and robust as
we'll as the poor in health. No sanitary
conditions will guard against it. 1t seems
to attack all classes of people alike. But
with the present skill of physicians, if
called early, the disease is not difficult to
treat at least this is my experience. have
no secrets. Ny plan of treatment is this.
When called to attend a case, put my
patients upon the following treatment:
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15

For the speedy and certain cure of all
malarial diseases, no medicine has yet beed
invented equal to DR.. c. p. Duncan's ceIe-
brated Chill Tonic. 1t contains no arsenic
strychnine, or quinine, in any form; conse-
qucntiy it produces none of the bad effects
which so commonly result from the use
of those mineral and poisonous medicines
Duncan's Chill Tonic is purely vegetable
Every bottle warranted, or money refunded
Price 81. For sale by all Druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
CranesViIIe.

MEssRs. EDITORS The prospects of our
vicinity are Frightening some. The crops
are making a fair yield, the season being
fine for gathering and the farmers are gen.
orally in good spirits.
Our leading merchant, Mr. Rainey, is
doing a very thriving business. He keeps
an excellent stock OF dry goods and groce-
ries for the accommodation of his customers
and his very obliging clerk, Mr.. J. D. Am
mons, discharges his duties faithfully
There are only two things necessary to
make this place prosperous, frst-let the
BULLETIN be more extensively circulated in
our vicinity, SO the people may keep them
selves informed upon matters which concern
their immediate interests, and sccOnd-bc-
come more interested in their schools, as
all our children should be educated
We will say to our TIBET friend, w. T. F.
Thompson, that about six of our force will
meet him at Porter's Creek Church, that be
ing about the "half-way ground" and we
will there prove to his satisfaction that our
Crancsvillc correspondent is not ashamed to
sign his real name. We will discuss the
"no fence" law or any other subject. Name
your time and we are ready.
John Robinson's show visited us on the
lat and I'd instant, which proves that We
are not the most insignificant of places.
They did not exhibit at Camden even, and
only sent the side show to Bolivar.
Mr.. John II. Holmes and Mrs. f. Y
Webb, two estimable citizens, have died
recent, but the health OF the community in
general is good. Yours,
C. D. s.
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MESSRs. EDITORS The freaks of the
frost have done but little damage. Farmers
have made fine progress gathering their
crops during the favorable weather, and
fully one-half of the cotton crop has been
put upon the market. The roads are in
good condition, the recent heavy rains hav-
ing very little effect where the roads had
been well worked. Other overseers would
do well to notice Mr.. J. ~ Laney's manner
of improving public roads The bridge
that spans Clover Creek below Glover Port
Is in bad condition, as empty wagons cannot
cross without great danger. The bridge is
comparatively new, being built by the coun-
ty less than two years ago, at a cost of FIVE
or six hundred dollars 1t was repaired by
the neighborhood at considerable cost 4 few
months ago, but it did very little good.
When builders are required to insure their
work to stand for a specified period We may
hope to have faithful work done Mr.. f.
NJ. Jackson is manufacturing a good article
of sarghum in this vicinity. The people are
making arrangements to live at home, which
is right
The Fall session at Clover Port Academy
closed on Friday last, the next session
beginning on the first Monday in January
next. This institution completes its 5th
scholastic year in May, 1873. There has
been no change in its management during
this time, and considering the hard timesn
that came upon us soon after its establish
mcnt, no similar institution of learning has
been more successfully managed.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
UXOR.


Messrs. Il. G.. Craig & Co., of Memphis,
Tenn, have just finished blowing in large
crop of pea vines. This field was sown last
November in Red Oats, a large yield was
made, and harvested in June following
Immediately the oat-stubbles were plowed
up, with one-horse BrinIey turning pIows,
and the ground sown in COU Peas, broadcast
and rolled in a very few days the growth
of the peas showed splendid stand; by the
middle of October the peas bad made great
growth of vines; portion was saved for hay
and the remainder was turned under with a
Briniey Prarie T9o1c with land side cutter
Messrs. Craig & Co. inform us that the
Brintey Plo,c has made great revolution in
blowing and cropping.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
A MOTHERS CARES.

l do not think that l could bear
My daily weight of wOman's care,
If it were not for this:
That Jesus seemeth always near,
Unseen, but whispering in my ear
Some tender word of love or cheer,
To fill my soul with bliss
There are so many trivial cares
That no one knows and no one shares;
Too small for me to tell.
Things that even my husband cannot see,
Nor his dear love uPlift from me-
Each hours unnamed perplexity
That mothers know so we'll.
The failure of some household scheme,
The ending of some pleasant dream,
Deep hidden in my breast;
The WEAKNESS of children's noise,
The yearning of that subtle poise
That turneth duties into joys,
And giyeth inner rest.
These are secret things, however small,
Are known to Jesus, each and all,
And this thought brings me peace.
do not need to say one word,
He knows that thought my heart hath stirred
And by divine caress my Lord
Makes all its throbbing cease.
And then, upon His loving breast,
Ny weary head Is laid at rest
In sPeechless ecstacy!
Until it seemed all in vain
That care, fatigue or mortal pain,
Should hope to drive forth again
From such felicity.
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StOu That Pain.

Cramp Collie, DiarrhGa, Flux, and all
affections of the Stomach and Bowels can
be relieved by using Dr. Duncan's Liniment.
1t never fails to cure Headache, Toothache,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains and Bruises
in man. HORSES with Collie, Bolts or
Sweeny can be cured instantly. For sale by
R. NJ. Hammer, druggist
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And all other Eastern Cities without change.

This is tho only line running Pullman Southern
Slcrpiag Cars from New Orleans, Mobile Jackson
Ms. Montgomery, Grenada, Decatur, Jackson,
Rem and Nashville, To Ciuciuustti without chang
connecting at that point With al! lines running Pull
man and Wagner Palace ~locpors TO Toledo Detroit,
Grand Rapids. Baltimore. Washington, Sauduskv.
Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany Salamanca, and New
York without change.
This j. the only line running its entire tTssAz be-
tween Louisville and Cincinnati and the only line
bv which passengers from the South route 70
Eastern and Northern cities not IU through sleeping
cars avoid a tedious haul through the city 81
Louisville, by changing cars at the Short Line June
ton with Louisville & GIcat Southern Railroad.
three miles Sursth Of the city whore one elegant
dining hall is located under the management Of the
railroad e0uPIH5os-
Through -I.spcrs from Atlanta. Chattanooga
IittIe Rock, Memphis and NicL~burg made direct
connection ~ Short Line Junction with through
s1ccneri 20 View York, Philadelphia, and other
cities this line. Ask for tickets via Louisville
and Short Line No other line ran equal it.
C. T. KELLY CrenT Ticket Agent
JOHN EILEE&T. GcnI Passenger Agent
JONI MAC LEOp, Gcn'I Supt-, Louisville.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15
TRY Or. g. p. Duncan, Gel,

TRY DR.. c. p. Duncan's celebrated
Vegetable Liver Pills-a sure cure for
headache, swimming in the head, bad taste
in the mouth, pains in the back, ssde, chest,
and limbs. Nothing better for constipatcd
bowels, sour stomach. One box will 90
further than two boxes OF any other pill.
Will act OF the liver as we'll as blue mass OF
calomel. lWarranted.) Try them. For
sale by L. NJ Hammer, druggist.
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Whiteville, Hsrdeman Co.

Variety Store-THOS. A. CLARK, Dea,
Ter in all kinds of Dry Goods, Groceries,
and Drugs. Highest price paid for all
kinds of Country Produce; also Hides and
Furs. South side Public Square.
noVI5-2Bm
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WERRTED-

CREWS-HANINONDS.- 1, at the residence
Of Nj Charley Ilanuonds, Mr- Robert Crews {,
Miss Lidiie ilammouds by Rev Levin Savage, al
Of Hardcmau county.
WHAVEE-KING.-Oct Il. at the residence o.
the brides father, 10Th District, Nj. Joseph A
Weaver to Miss Elizabeth King, squire I :. Gar.
rett officiating
LOVE-ROBINSON.-Su Nov H. at the
residence of the brides parents, at Hickory VALLEY
the Rev. ). B. Love, Of the Memphis Conference, e
Miss Jennie Robinson daughter of Mr. Uriah Rob
inSOn, OF HaTdemau county. Rev A. IL Thomas
officiating
We offer this happy couple the warmcst congratu-
latons hoping that their future may be fuIl-orbed
with the highest and best usefulness.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15

FIRING INTO \ STRANDED SHIP.
Some time since, We repaired early in the
morning. to the beach for a matutinaI bath.
The night had been fearfully tcmpestuous,
and at tn: distance of half mile, a large
ship had been blown ashore. She lay about
about five hundred yards off, and her diEas-
ter had attracted the prompt attention OF
one of those naval stations wisely established
along the coast by the government. II our
readers have never visited one of these
cbservatories, they have yet to explore a
magazine of all sorts of Iife-preserving
machinery. The most singular of these
provisions is 4 mortar for discharging
shells. As we approached the scene, artiI-
lery was blazing away with seemingly
hostile cruelty, into the disabled craft; but
upon arriving at the spot we found that
shells were fired across the ship with ropes
attached which fell on the deck, and thus
opened 4 communication for transporting
passengers above the breakers to land. And
thus it is that God often deals with his chill
dren, seeming intent upon their ruin, pur-
suing them with breach upon breach, -
lerclliug shafts as if to destroy, but in reality
to bring them into closer communion with
him and to rescue them from impending
shipurcck and death.
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The European Hotel keeps constantly on
hand the Finest and Purest Wines, Liquors,
etc. Genuine Old Rye and Bourbon Wits
kies seven years old. Meal Served at all
hours, at reasonable rates.
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To the PUBLIC.

I have been afflicted with severe rheuma-
tism, complicated with dropsy, for the last
nine years, and now Dr. Kerr, who is stop
ping in Bolivar, at Mrs Blacks, has given
me entire relief l am cured
Respectfully,
SARAH J. HULL,
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Children CH

For DR.. Duncan's worm Syrup-it is sure
safe and pleasant to take, and never fails
Try it. For sale BY r. NJ Hammer, drug
Eist
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-11-15

The railroad officials at the depot are
very nervous concerning the changes to be
inaugurated soon in the Encouragement OF
tho offices under the new regime.