The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-07-11
From ICONS Station.
july 9th, 1878
Nessrs. Editors:

july Oth, 1915
Messrs. Editors:
Thinking that your many readers would
like to hear from our part of the country,
we will say that times are fourishing and
crops excellent, having been under the SUI
pervision of good farmers and favored with
recent rains. Having just returned from
visit to Green-Brier, and noticing the fine
crops in that county, more particularly that
of Capt. w. A. Mellen, which excels any
that we seen, we think his corn will average
seven barrels per acre, and his cotton is es-
pecially good. We congratulate him in
winning the heart and hand of one Of Gads-
denis fairest daughters, and wish him great
success as we were old associates before he
married.
Our picnic at Toons was an enjoyable
affair, and complete success, we never wit
messed anything conducted better. In the
morning the people gathered together After
arriving on the ground, Rev. S. D. Sur
raft, of Jackson, was introduced by our wor-
thy Marshal Col. w. L. Womsck, who ad-
dressed the people in an appropriate and
pleasing manner for about one hour, after
which an invitation was extended to those
desiring to sign the pledge, whereupon a
great many came forward and donned the
blue. Dinner was then announced by our
worthy marshal and general invitation
given to partake of the inequalities of the
ladies of Toons and surrounding country
After prataking beautifully Of the sweet
meats, etc, enough remained to supply the
wants of several hundred more
Afternoon the people retired to their seats
to hear from Rev. DR.. Wells, of Grand juno
ton, who portrayed to the minds in con-
vincing way the many sad and degrading
scenes originating from the free use of in
toxicating drink; he also delivered some
pleasing anecdotes which were greatly ad-
mired by the people, and a clear demonstra-
ton of the ruinous evil. After which many
urgent appeals for Leath, Tate and Henry.
they assembled the stand and made brief, but
appropriate remarks. Second invitation was
offered for signers, several more came out
upon the side of temperance, making an ag-
gregate OF ninety-fve as the days labor. The
assembly was there and then dismissed.
Then Maj. d. j. Jones and others proceed
cd to make preparations for an ice-creom
supper and ball, which proved to be great
success. While we think of it, we will aot
fail to mention something in regard to the
closing exercises of Prof R. F. Jarvis school
at Blairs chapel, which will take place in a
short time. We speak of his school as be-
ing in thriving condition, aud the people
ought to feel boastful of securing the service
of such an able instructor.
Miss Mamie Young, of Harrisburg, is vis-
iting friends and relatives at ICONS. Such
bright and cheerful countenances tend to
excite the admiration of the young men of
our vicinity, and would like TO have them
call often.
Our interprising merchant, W. A. Ner-
Ger, has just returned from visit to Texas,
he gives a glowing description of the couR-
try in regard to farming. We think he in
tends locating here. Wishing you and your
excellent paper success, I ana yours respect
fully. "Rp"