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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

MEssRS FDIToRs There were many
happy hearts and prattling tongues met
together on the morning of September 28th,
to witness the closing exercises of Mr.. J.
Bullington's school. The morning exercises
consisted of reading, spelling and few
speeches were made by the small scholars,
being delivered very well. About twelve
o'clock dirner was announced, given by the
students, and all present were invited to dine
with them, after which all present repaired
to the base ball grounds, to see each perform
their part, which passed off very pleasant
and agreeable. The afternoon exercises
were very interesting TO the community, ii
calling back the once happy days that are
ever stamped upon our memories, never to
be forgotten. and We return thanks to our
kind teacher who has tOiled and laborcd
for eleven months to cultivate the minds,
beautify the brains. improve the youth and
raise the standard of intelligence. He has
taught them to look up to him not only as a
wise teacher, but ar Il dear friend, and when
they go into the world, they will never for
get to whom they owe their requirements,
and will remember him always with almost
filiaI regard. We all have desire to meet
him again in November next, which will be
the beginning of his first term.
The jackson people in formally moving
to get Gcn'l Nicely to remove his railroad
offices to their town, know that they will be
virtually getting both the Mississippi Cen,
trail and the Memphis & Knoxville Rail,
rOads
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

We regret the death of that very kind
lady, Mrs. Jackson, which occurred few
days since. She was the mother of Colonel
}. N. jackson, one of our most estimahlc
citizens, well known rs a man who strictly
attends to his own Affairs, leaving other
people TO do likewise. Would that we had
many more like him.
Sir. Jarvis, late of Mississippi, has 4 very
fine school at this place. 1t is closed at
present, giving the children chance to
gather cotton.
Major Armstrong has lately returned
from 4 short visit to Mississippi, his native
State. The Major says he would not give
Tennessee for any State in the Union.
MedOn, looms and other places around,
have had prOtracted meetings. and much
good has been done. We have had none
this year, but last year We had great revi-
val, and through the fundamentally of our
promising young preachers, Rcvs. Moore and
Dew, assisted by those worthy christians,
Mcssrs. J. B. league and w. w. Evans,
many were converted. May they long live
to do the work set before them
Will write again soon. Am highly
pleased with your excellent paper, as is each
member of my family
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
HHERn, Ark.

MEsSRs. EDITORS Il thought it might
be of some interest to the readers of the
BULLETIN to know what the people gener-
ally are doing in this part of Arkansas.
Corn Is under an average crop here this sea-
son, while cotton is better than for five years
previous. The wheat yield was an average
Of ten bushels per acre. There is large
white oak and post oak mast, and hogs are
doing we'll. Cotton is selling at from ten to
eleven cents in our county town, (Des Arc).
Beef is worth from 81 to ) cents per pound,
and as fine as you ever saw. We have Plcn-
" of good land here and very cheap, both
prairie and timbcred, and marketing facili-
ties are excellent; besides, We are blessed
with the advantage of good mills, and cot
ton gins. Society here Is very good for Il
so-called backwoods country like this. The
Rev James c. Rhodes has held two pro-
trscted meetings in this vicinity, and result
ed in the conversion of forty or fifty persons.
1 will try to get up a club for your excellent
paper by the 1st of December. think it
can be easily done as there are many natives
of old Hardenan in this county.
Respectfully,
y A COuTrpS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
Railroad Barbecue ON Pinoy-InterestIng
Occasion.

Last Saturday, by announcement, the
people on the line of the Narrow Guage
road, between Bolivar and Henderson Sta
ton, met at Jackson's school house for con-
ference in the interest of the completion of
the line. At an early hour men, women
and children were seen travelling en- route
thither, to enjoy the exercises of the day.
Bolivar was well represented by quite i
number of her citizens. This section of the
county is filled with a thrifty, industrious
and conservative population. The people
may not have the tinscl and show of those
of other sections, but they have that relia-
bility and strong common sense about them
which always characterize the safest ele-
mcnt in society.
We were pleased to meet with those up
right and sterling men, the Messrs. Rust,
Hornsby, Huddleston, McCann, jackson,
Bray, Siler :, Fawcett, Fry, Spaulin, and
others of equal respcctability.
! There were about six hundred persons
present, a much larger number than was
/ expected. \ deep interest in the railroad
enterprise was everywhere manifested
throughout the crowd. BY common consent
our genial friend Willis Hornsby was Sc
/ lectcd chairman of the meeting. He soon
called the people together and introduced
jesse Norment, Esq, who stated the object Of
| thc5 meeting, and in well-timcd remarks
showed the feasibility of completing the line
/ between Bolivar and Henderson Station, and
urged the people to rally as one man to the
early projection OF the road.
! Next. Frank Fentress, Esq, came forward
and appealed to the audience not to lose
the opportunity presented TO have the Mar.
row Guagc road running through this Sec
ton. lie portrayed the immense advan-
tagcs that would accrue 10 the county and
that delay would be perilous to the enter
prise.
The editor of the BULLETIN followed il
a few remarks, but seeing that the dinner
hour had come, he yielded to the more ur
gent needs of the inner man.
Under the leadership of Chief Marshal
Iornsby the crowd formed into two lines
aud proceeded to attack two long lines o
tables that were filled from one end to thu
other with the best barbccued beef, mutton
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
Letter from T,arue,. station.

MEssRs. EDITORS Noticing in YOUR very
valuable paper letters from different parts
of the county, l thought it might be inter
esting to some TO hear from leagues.
Everything in this community is in very
prosperous condition, and think there will
be PlcRty of corn and hogs to do another
year. The indications are good for large
crop of cotton, and our worthy friend and
fellow citizen, Captain NJ. K. Daniel, is get
ting his gin in good order for the coming
crop. The Captain never does anything by
halves and he says to his friends bring on
your corn as well as cotton, and he will
make you as good meal as was ever made
in the county.
The health around Teague's in generally
good, and all seem to Be in good spirits
1t is true that greenbacks are scarce, but
cord wood and cross-ties are legal-tendeI
here, and there Is plenty Of timber and
hands that are willing to work. With :
little more capital our town would be equa
to any III the county. as our people arr
generally honest, sober and industrious.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
salisbury Items,

There have been about 155 bales of cotton
shipped from Salisbury this season, to Oct
9th. Price, S1O!@Sl11.
Prof. H. +. Scott, OF La Grange, was in
town on Saturday last. He found what he
wanted.
The Strain Mill at this place is running
night and day, and makes fine -four and
meal.
Mr.. Hugh Wright made over thousand
bushels of wheat this year.
The merchants of this place have nearly
all had new signs painted.
Squire w r. Lewis, an old and esteemed
citizen of this place is still very i'll.
L. +. Garland, near here, has a tobacco
plant FIVE feet high with 20 leaves that will
average a inches in length. Also, another
leaf growing which is 26 inches wide and
SO inches long, and eleven cars of corn that
weigh IS pounds Who can beat it?
Mr. Peter Crews, an aged citizen, died At
his residence, near Van Buren,, on the 5th
inst. Jan.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
Notice.

All School Directors newly appointed OF
,I.eed. are hereby directed to be immedi-
atelv qualified, and notice OF the same fur,
D;sLed to the County Superintendent and
Comfy Court Clerk. Also, that every Dis
,riet Clerk and Treasurer shall file new bond
with the County Trustee at the expiration Of
the scholastic year ending Sept LIST, 1871
This must positively be done before drawing
further upon the County Trustee.
w. X. Hall.
II County Superintendent.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

A subscription book for Bolivar to raise
$4,000 is now opened. Call on Jesse Nor
ment or Frank Fentress, and sign for some
amount. You will not be called on for one
cent until the whole amount Of S33, 900 il
subscribed, and then only 10 per cent each
month, to be paid as the work progresses
Only 80 per cent. to be paid on the earth
work, the remainder to be used in bridges
trcstling, cross-ties, &c. If you subscribe
now, it will be to make the road 4 complete
success. Who can refuse to aid in i work
that must build up our town.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

ILG. Hogan, Of Humboldt, writes that he
44wcdded with one Miss Katie Coleman, on
the 10Th of April last. had to steal her,
and also had 10 send i'll a lady forerunner to
Gx up the business. l was closely pursued
Nv her father who said if he caught her he
would take her back, if he had to take her
IN nincps"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
Respectfully
L. 4. COBURN.

With the Offices and company shops of the
Marrow Guagc road, aud the offices and
repair shops of the Mississippi Central road,
Bolivar would put on 4 new and better
prosperity Let us all take heart and secure
these interests. We have it in our power to
make our town the most prosperous one in
the Western district.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Years ago among the largest towns in the
State Bolivar was named III the list. Where
NOW does she stand? Far down among the
snaailcst places. Why 50, fellow-citizcns?
La as DC up and doing and place our town
ia i position to become centre of real bus
ines importance. Complete the narrow
gauge road, and our future will be bright
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

The citizens Of Bolivar have now an OPP
Isprtunity TO raise $4,000 in aid of the Mem
,,.,is 4 Knoxville road and thus place be-
voDd all doubt the early completion of the
road. "a vitality important to Bolivar. 1t is
20 sc hoped that all will help. Subscribe to
the full extent of your ability, however largo
ar -u,all the amount may be.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
MARRIED.

At Whitevile, 10th inst. At 10 0'rIsak- 4. NJ.
at the Methodist church, 10y Rev ". NJ S"rm~ut.
Sid. WaideIl, Esq, 0f Union City. T-nn-, Co Miss
Eva, eldest daughter Of Dr. \ T. Wadirll.
We congratulate this highly cultivated young
lady that she has heart and hs1i we'll worthy
Of sonan's best affections. Mr. Wa'ldeIl Is #
the most promising lawyers in the Western District
Glad that friend Mr.. DIR. waddeli the mother 81
the bride, has carefully celebrated her recovery
from n resent Illness by pleasant and happy fam
ily episode.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

The Fourth Quarterly Conference for
Bolivar and Grand Junction station will be
held at Hickory Valley, Nov. 10, DIR. y. II.
Thomas, p. f. A full attendance Of the
official members is desired, there being
interesting business TO attend to.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Rev T. Daniel, OF Memphis, Moderator,
will preach the opening sermon at the
opening sermon of the meeting Of the Mem
phis Prcsbytcry, Friday next, at the Presby-
tcrian church. The public are cordially
invited to attend the services of the Prc-by-
terry.
Reader, if you are not taking the BUI.-
LF:TIN YOU are losing the weekly visits Of a
valuable and entertaining friend.
The European Hotel will keep constantly
on hand the finest, fresh Norfolk oysferS.
Will be served in all styles by the we'll and
favorably known oyster caterer, Ike Dawson
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
AfIddIrtnMn Item..

DEAR BULLETIN On last Thursday
night We received call from that unwcl
come visitor Jack Frost, who gently remind
ed US that the balmy days will soon he DER.
But every bitter has its sweet, and while it
makes US sad 10 think of winter coming on
and catching us without an Ovcrcoat, 1t Il
cOnsoling to know that when the swallows
homeward fly" the dear little mOusquitO
will also have to pack his collar box, and
seek more genial cline. We made fly
ing visit last week. to the Bluff City, and
were delighted to find business looking up.
Grocery men especially seemed to be quite
busy filling orders The weather continues
favorable, and the cotton crop Is being gath
cred rapidly. Our attention was called a
few DAYS since TO 4 stalk of cotton grown by
Mr.. A. A. Myrick, on which were forty-onc
open bolls. Mr.. Myrick plants the Short
lint Cluster, and says it natures at least
two weeks earlier than any cotton ne has
ever tried. just here we wish to say lew
words in regard to saving and improving
seed. There are plenty of farmers who
think nothing of paying twenty dollars Tor
4 pair of Berkshire pigs, or three times that
amount for a Durham COW, who never think
of going into the field at gathering time and
selecting the finest ears OF corn for seed.
Like produces like; and it is just as ncccs-
5ary that we be careful in selecting good
seed in order to raise good corn and cotton
ny it is to select good stock from which to
raise horses or hogs. Corn or cotton Is just
AZ susceptible Of improvement rs cattle, and
the Improvement may be accomplished by
each year selecting seed from stalks which
mature earliest. Especially arc most farm
crs careless about selecting cotton seed to
to plant. They feed their good seed to their
stock during the winter, and when planting
time comes have to plant any kind they can
get Now Is the time to begin to save your
cotton seed. Before the seeds arc injured by
the frost save as many as you need to plant,
and see that they are put where they will
not be rained OH. FELIX.
MIDDLETON, Tenn, Oct 10.
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Invitation,
Mr.. GEORGE W. An,nsrEAD-Dcar

Mr.. GEORGE W. ARNusTEAD-DcarS Sir
You will greatly obligc US and our COM
to our young people at Pincy Grove Church
Sunday, Oct. II, in the forenoon. We are
anxious to hear You, and will give you a
cordial welcome and large audience.
Signed by VIM. Rush, J. {. Jackson. W:
= Hornsby, w. A. Ross, james NcCann, +
s. Bray. j. n HuddIeston, Eli Spurlin
1fr. Armistcad accepted in person the
above invitation, which was given him at
the Barbecue, and public announcement
of the speaking was made on that occasion.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Squire Blair says the chicken, butter and
egg receipts of Toon's Station aggregate in
value the cotton receipts OF last year. Heavy
business. The Middleton chicken Exchange
must see to It's laurcls. Look out Secretary
Lambeth.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
Proprietor European Hotel.

Mr.. Jacob Kahn will have a reception at
his residence tonight, at which ne respect
fully invites his friends to attend. An clc-
giant entertainment Is in preparation.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

We regret that Rev. +. f. Marlborough,
colorcd, has lost his wife. May the consola-
ton OF the gospel he breaches be his comfort
in this sad affliction.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Finest and Purest Liquors on hand.
Genuine Bourbon Whiskey seven years old.
I.crt brands of Wines and Brandies. Meals,
At reasonable rates. served at all hours.
A. +. YOPP,
Pronrietor European Hotel.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
Cnftnn Gin and Pres Agency.

1 am agent for the Brooks Cotton Press,
and Winship Cotton Gin. advise ali per
sons that need them to buy them, they
are certainly the best article ever used in
this country. PITSEE MILLER.
Sept. Ism.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Remember that before the war Browns
willie was smaller than Bolivar, but by en-
tcrprisc Brownsville is now three times the
sizc of Bolivar.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Parson Mcdaniel says, and he is a good
Judge, that the BULIErIN now is a ten times
better paper than was ever published in the
county. This is general verdict OF all in
tclligent people.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

The cntcrprizing merchants Of Toon's arc
grading and building an excellent big road
to Pincy, in order to get the trade Of that
looms people. Last year they did j splendid
business, and this season they are going to
rc-cnact the same prosperity.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Our popular young friend, w. J. YoPP,
of Middleton, expects to join in business
with his brother, Aleck Yopp, in Bolivar.
Glad to see him domicilcd here.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

II. A. Nenncy, of Fort Smith, Arkansas,
representing the Western Oil Works, of st.
Louis, was in Bolivar last week. lie Is a
genial gentleman
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

If the freight trains use Bolivar a. a
terminus, there will be about twelve gangs
of sevcnty-six men who will be compelled to
live here with their families. Is not that
desirable IS q matter of business?
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

The depot has been improved to the ex-
tent of a new platform, the old one having
served its day of usefulness, and decaycd 80
much as to necessitate the improvement.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting. of the stockholders
of the Memphis & Knoxville Railroad
Company will he held at their office, in the
town of Bolivar, on the 18th day of Novcm-
Der next. ALIEN. {. MURRELI,
If Secretary and Treasurer.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Our merchants, professional men, nc
shanics and laborcrs, are all directly inter
cstcd in tho completion of the Narrow
Guagc line.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

J. J. Black and family are preparing to
leave for Arkansas the last of this month.
Success and happiness to them in their new
home
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

That intelligent and courteous gentleman
". 4. Caruthers called to see us this week
and brought us subscribers.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Squire j. J. Pirtlc and W. A. Mercer
have left on a tour of observation in Texas.
Hope we won't lose the citizenship of such a
worthy man.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

George Bradford called, and reports that
wheat sowing is prospecting finely IN the
ICONS section. Good news.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

IL. Kahn x Sons will pay as much cash
for,cOtton a. any house this side of New Or
leans.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

We regret to hear that J. NJ. jackson, a
highly respected citizen of Clover-Port is
very sick.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11
For He Bulletin.
WAITING.
BT MAX O'RILEY.

Waiting for the fullncss of time to unfold
lis mines u honor and wealth of gold
Waiting for flowers Of pleasure I" bloom,
And sweeten my life with their perfume.
Waiting On shore for ships Of mine,
Richly frrighted from foreign cline;
Waiting to catch the wild waves song,
As wild winds madden and hasten them on.
Waiting for the demon Of doubt to die,
That burdens the soul with many i sigh
Waiting for sweet-eyed hope, to redeem
The castles I've lost in life'S young dream.
Waiting at graves, where dear ones sleep,
Pausing moment in silence to weep;
Waiting till heart, OVer-aWed with its grief,
Sheds itself out in tears Of relief.
Waiting in night for the coming Of day
To soften and scatter the mists away.
Visiting in sadness, waiting in tears,
FUr the onward coming Of happier years.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Casey Young, our able Congressman, has
left for Washington. Congress convenes
next Monday.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Now it is time to advertise in the BULLE-
TIN, because it iseagerly read everywhere in
ahe county, and BY all classes.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Subscribers who fail to receive the BULLETIN reg
uaTly and promptly will please report the fact at
once to this office
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

MayorW. T. Armistead has been confined
10 the house for some days by sickness.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Thomas Dixon, near ToOns, lost lately his
three children with Diptheria.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Glad to know that Mrs John II. Bills is
somewhat cOnvalesccnt.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

II. Kahn & Sons, will give more goods
for the least money, than any house in Boil
5var
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Prof. Futrell, Of Clover-Port Academy
called to see us last Saturday.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Glad to see in our office Saturday, Thos.
Marsh, an cntcrprising farmer OF looms
section.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Mrs. Nancy Tins, 10 years old, is now
living in 10th district in good health.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-10-11

Toon's Station received ten bales of cotton
Monday, and Bolivar two.