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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18
Prom Glover Valley.
CLOVER VALLEY, April 4th, 1878.

CLOVER VALLEY, April 4th, 1878.
3Tessrs. Editors:
Our lot has been cast in this valley about
two weeks, and it is due ourselves TO state
that according to our meager ability, and
the power of our lenses, we have been taking
a microscopic view of its contents, which
has developed many interesting features.
We prepared our little schooner yester-
dav for ride about seven miles down the
valley. We intended fishing excursion,
but owing to a change in the programme
after we left our party the evening before,
we never met them again. So we spent the
day in what might be termed a Scotch
rambIe. AS we passed, the silent wheat fields,
we could not avoid talking Of the excellent
prospects Of an abundant harvest. We rever
saw throughout the sections of country we
have visited a finer promise of large yield.
The other branches of farming proved inter
esting also. As this country is blessed with
many white laborers, things seem TO move
on with more harmony than in other sec
tons where the colored have the majority.
Corn has been planted sometime, some cot
ton planted while the weather was favora-
bic. But most planters are waiting las they
say) for the cool snap 70 break up.
We must say something OF the beautiful
and productive farms. Now and then we
passed neat little residence with its cheek
cred fields Of slluvial soil, garden and or
chard, making an attractive home on
/ the farm. while the fragrant foTers. FPrucc,
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ready to, and planting corn, and getting
ready to plant cotton. Wheat crops are
looking right we'll. Health good.-
Our merchants are receiving spring goods as
if they expected good business during spring
and summer, which anticipation is well
founded. The all important Ito the people,
question, removing the county site of our
county, has for some time been waning, but
glad TO say that our honorable county court
at its last session issued an order for an cleo
ton to be held, together with election for
county officers in August, when, we feel safe,
removal VIII be voted largely. The caudi-
dates for Office are not few. However OBJ
scure they may be, every mans hand receives
a friendly grip.-A1iss Bette Duke, Of
Camden, Tennessee, is in town. Hope her
stay will at least be pleasant enough to in
duce her to visit US again. Miss Emma
Atkins of Kossuth, Mississippi, is visiting
her brother, DR.. \. She is indeed hand
some lady. Hope the young men of town
and country will so entertain her as that
she Will be disposed to remain qnite a time.
"A proposition was made TO some of our
citizens, and citizens of the adjacent country,
70 form ChoIS or singing class to meet
each Sabbath evening and practice vocal
music, which was agreed to and class
formed and Is being well attended, w J.
Darby leader. In process we have good
church-house, the completion of which we
look to with interest-We have in opera
ton three dry goods stores, two saloons, one
drugstore, two blacksmith shops, and about
one dozen families, and the town only about
four years old. How is this for Improvement?
Let the Editor visit US soon. He can spend
few days fishing nicely, and probably swell
the list of subscribers for his valuable paper
HOME NEWS
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All persons troubled with diseases of the
Lungs, Throat, or Chest can obtain imme-
diatr relief by using DIR. Duaean's Cough
Balsan. 1t is pleasant, harmless, and 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 bottle in her house after trying
it once. Persons having coughs Of long
standing should be sure to give DR.. Duncan's
Cough Balsam a trial, as it gives immedi-
ate relief in the most advanced stages Of Con-
sumption. Price fifty cents. For sale by R.
Al Hammer, druggist.
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From Hayes's Greek.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, April u, 1878.
Editors Bulletin;
That your many readers may hear from
this section, l send you this note. Farmers
are busily engaged planting both corn and
cotton. Wheat looks finely, though showing
some rust, which may be washed off by
early heavy rain.
We deeply symparhize with the family of
Mr. Mike Kelly on the death of his wife,
who leaves a fond husband and many chidl-
rem and numerous friends to mourn her
deeease. We also deeply feel for Mrs. Fan
ME Hornsby in the loss of all her household
furniture and family supplies by fire. The
cause of the fire is unknown, though 1t is
supposed by some that an incendiary did
the hendish work. Surely no human could
have done such deed for Mrs. Hornsby Is
one OF the best womer in all this country,
and no one could do otherwise than like
her. She is the daughter of Squire J. B.
Fawcett and widow OF Elder W. NJ. Horns
by, deceased.
1 will close by complimenting your val
liable papsr. It should be In every family
IN RardemRn. 1 will have club soon.
QuAcE
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Duncan's Liver and Kidney Medicine is cure for
ell diseases having their origin in diSeased state OF
The kidney OF liver such rs sick headache, dysPeP-
s,a svIlnraiag IN the head, loss Of appetite. bad
tsste in the mouth heartburn, tenderness az tul-
ness over the region of stomach, ersup collie, COS
ilvnc pzlpftation Of the heart, Pain IN the back,
eido and Limbs and all diseases peculiar to females
We can say 10 cur friends that the above medicine
Is Just what IL "a represented TO Be, and is PRO
bounced by every one who has used 1t TAR superior
20 coy Evrr nedt-ine they have ever used We
know thstit gives hstter satisfaction than any we
have ever sold. Ensw.25 !; - 10 pu-ely vegetable
we c.ln recommend (: to ors s-E+Eirs friends. Prise
.j-t-.s. Ter sale by L. y ILanno-, druggist.
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The southern HumorIst.

We have received copy of this new
monthly paper published in the Courier
Journal building, LOUISVILLE, KY, by Lester
c. Hubbard & Co. 1t is a capital paper
1t portrays the commercial side of life in
the South, particularly as it was in the past,
reviving the rich old stories and incidents
over which the dust of many years have
gathered. The present number contains as
one of the leading pictures, Proctor Knott's
irresdistably%@funny Duluth speech, which
set the world agog with laughter, with many
other selections of equal merit. 1t is pro
fusely and humorously illustrated and is
artistically and carefully gotten up. The
subscription price is one dollar a year;
dime enclosed to Southern Humorist''
Louisville KY, will receive a sample copy.
The publishers offer premium for contri-
buttons. Who will send the best joke from
this section?
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Permanent Organization Of the Muir
phyites in Bolivar.

Tuesday night at the Methodist
church, by appointment, the members
and friends Of the Murphy cause met
and permanently organized for effect
i've work in both town and country.
The exercises were opened with singing
by the congregation, followed with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Cochrane, after
which Dr. D. J. Newbern was called
to the Chair, pro tenn, and G. w
Armistead appointed Secretary. The
Chair stated that the meeting was
called to effect an active working Or
ganization in the interest of temper
ance, to operate in Bolivar and sur
rounding country.
On motion the Chair appointed the
following committee on Permanent
Organization: Messrs. Smith, Kahn,
Price, Tiller and Mckinney, who re-
tired, and soon made the following
nominations President, DR. D. j.
Newbern; First Vice-President, Jesse
Norment; Second President, A.
j. Swinebroad; Recording Secretary,
Prof Price; Corresponding Secretary,
6. w. Armistead; Treasurer, Ike
Kahn; Executive Committee, G. W.
Armistead, chairman: Rev. Messls.
Smith, Norment, Walker and Coch-
rane, and McNeely and Prot. Hall
Committee of Ways and Means-Ike
Kahn, chairman; Caruth, G. B. Ad-
ans, w. T. Armistead, Mcclure, Mrs.
R. L. Walker, Miss Mag Dorion, Miss
Mag Coleman, Miss Fannie Richard
son and Miss Ida McCarley; committee
on Good of the Order: ALI Tiller,
chairman; G. H. Anderson, D. w.
Newbern, jr., and John A McKinnie.
These nominations were confirmed in
the order in which they appear. BY
unanimous vote of the meeting G. II.
Anderson was invited to address the
next regular meeting.
On motion it was resolved to meet
each Monday night in mass-meeting.
Messrs. Day, Anderson, Hall and
Armistead were called on to speak,
and each made few remarks. Be
ing late, on motion the meeting adj
journed with the benediction by Rev.
d. A. Ross. Fifteen signed the
pledge. D. j. NEwBERN,
@. W. ARNnsTEAD, President.
Secretary.
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Better than OuInine.

For the speedy and certain cure of all
malarial diseases, no medicine has yet bced
invented equal to DR.. G. P. Duncan's cele-
brated Chill Tonic. 1t contains no arsenic,
stryehnine, or quinine, in any form; conse-
quently it produces none of the bad effects
which 80 commonly result from the use
of those mineral and poisonous medicines.
Duncan's Chill Tonic is purely vegetable,
and purifes and builds the impoverished
Blood, giving Tone and strength to the whole
system-one bottle equal to Three Dollars
worth Of Quinnine. For sale by r. NJ.
Hammer, druggist.
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FRANK LAMBETH.
From Falcon.
FALCON, MCNAIRY COUNTY. !
April 8th, 1873.
NIessrs. Editors:

Messrs Editors:
Being recent subscriber to your excellent
journal sheet, have a delicacy in writing
especially in the face of the amount of in
telligent correspondence sent you by others,
and from other parts. Under the dispensing
hand of Providence our little village has
been wrapt in sadness On Friday night 10Th
ultimo, at about six thirty-little Marion,
daughter OF J. VI. and Mamie Nelson died.
She was at all times kind and obedient to
her parents, a beautiful bright-eyed girl,
lovely in every wayi all who knew her could
but admire her. She lived through four
summers, and died Of the so much dreaded
disease, Group. One of Falcons brightest
gems is gone, left devoted parents to weep,
mid sorrow and gloom, while doubtless her
little spirit is under the immediate observa-
ton of Him who said, Suffer the little ones
to come unto me- etc, Her parents have
the syinpathy OF all who candidly think Of
sorrow and troubIe=Tbe farmers of our
viH:ritv ere enS7Sei i-duEtTiously egttiEg
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WEAKLEY COUNTY LEAF TOBACCO
For Sale by the Retail.

To the People Of HaTde7acR County.
Ihave taken out license to sell Loaf Tobacco by
the retail, for the month Of April only will box
and ship to any address from u to 100 pounds and
over of good homemade tobacco at the following
prices:
OON o-Cts PER ~
A good Red Leaf ............ I5cts.
A good Light Leaf ........ l6zSCG2Oc. "
Parties ordering by freight must send money with
order can order TO be shipped c. o. D. If pre-
ferred in either must pay expense Of shipping.
Send in orders at once. Refer to the official and
business OF Weakley county. Address
E. C. LYON,
a4-2t Ralston Station, Wenklev County, Tenn.
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From Pleasant Hill, - kansas.

FRANKLIN COUNTY March 9th, 1873.
Messrs. Edi,o-s:
Having received letters from various
friends o: Hardeman. requesting me to give
them a genera description o. this country,
and knowing hat they all read the Bulletin,
l fake this plan for making short work Of it
as I am bad hand TO write. am in ten
miles Of good market, north of the Little
Rock & Fort Smith Railroad I am not in
a prairie country. I am not going to tell
ing land, good water, and among kind
and intelligent set of people. Farming has
begun in real earnest. 1 think there was
misunderstanding about me settling
six or eight families. I can show them land
for fifty families. There is section after Sec
ton unbroken and can be got for mere
song. 1t Is true the rock is a drawback to
some extent. Show me 4 country without Il
failing, ind I will show you man without
. fault. So far as have seen this land
produces better crops than Hardeman coun-
~, and health is far better. The present
growing wheat crop looks fine. The vari-
Gus varieties Of grapes grown in your vino
yards grow here wild in the woods. The
mountain coves are crowded with the finest
of strawberries, now in bloom. Fine stock
range here, and viii be for ages to como,
The facility for schools is as good as l left
and prospect for better Church house in
two miles and half of NE; ten miles to
doctor; we don't need them unless they are
blacksmiths too. 1 would not advise doctor
or book-agent to come here. We have
plenty and to spare. But working men can
get employment there is demand for
mechanics, school teachers, and we could
take few preachars- OLD SUBSCRIBER.
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Col Trousdale, State Superintendent of
Public instruction, has written to County
Superintendent Hall to know if it would be
agreeable to our people to hold a Teachers
Institute for this Congressional District, at
Bolivar. Mr.. Hall will wait on our people
to get their views. We hope the Institute
will be held here. We need such meeting
to give new life to the school interests of
the county.
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House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10, 1878. !
GEO. w. ARMIsTEAD, ESQ:
Dear SRI am in receipt of your favor
of 9TH instant, enclosing petition for the re-
establishment of the postofice at New
Castle, and have called at the Postofice
Department laid the matter before tle
Postmaster General, and was assured that
the wish of the petitioners would be com
piled with at once. If it is not done, please
let me know, and will look after it again.
1t seems that the Office was discontinued
upon letter written to the Department by
gentleman at Dancyville named Maeklin,
in which it was represented that there was
no necessity for any postal facilities at New
Castle, and that to continue them there
would be a useless expense. The Pos ma ter
General suggested the necessity of having n
new postal route created by Congress direct
from Bolivar to New Castle, and I accord
ingly presented Il bill for that purpose,
which will be embraced in the General
Postofiice Bill, which will pass in short
time. When this is done service will be
placed upon the route twice a-week, but In
the meantime the mail will be sent by the
former route. Very truly, your friend,
CASEY YoURG.
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sneciaI Notice.

To all person who are troubled with old
Ulcers, Boils, Cuts, Burns, Piles, Ring-worn,
letter, Frost Bite Chapel Lips, or hands,
and all cruptions of the skin, can be cured
Instantly, by using DR.. c. P Duncau's Oint-
ment with C2rbolic Acid, possessing the
most wonderful healing powers Of any salvea
that has ever been made, aud 20 pronounced
by all who have used it, It's effects are like
magic. Horses with Sore Back, Shoulders
or Scratches, cured instantly. Try it. For
ssls - j. = II2r,rCr, 5rrcrfsyt.
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DIED

Near Palestine, Ark, Monday, April sth, at the
residence of her husband Mrs. J. h Cosy, wife Of
J. II. CSffey, and daughter Of Thos. II. Harris.
Recently at her residence In the eighth district,
Bins Martha Ann Jordan, IN her forty-ssventh
year widow of Philip Jordan, deceased.
Last week, Bottle Macon, SIX years old daughter
Of ". P. and Ann Macon.
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Messrs. Editors:
Seeing in your interesting paper no cor
respOndence from this locality, I write to
let your many readers know that we are
living, working hard, and very hopeful OF
the future. We do not claim for ourselves
superiority over others, nor do we think
ourselves beneath thu notice of the greatest
or the best, but hold ourselves on level
with the world ut large. Our people are in
a prosperous condition. They are busily
preparing their fields for the coming crop,
and hope that success viii give them rich
reward for all their honest labor
Our part OF the county affords as good
looking boys and girls, manageable ones,
as you can find anywhere, and as proof,
those of other districts always come here to
get wives and husbands. We have a-plenty
to spare.
Your excellent paper is read by old and
young, and we prefer it to any coming to
our neighborhood.
We have many churches and good meet
ings. Give US religious and school privi-
leges, and We are safe as people.
Health of the people good. We deeply
regret the death of dear old Parson Savage.
He was good man and will be sadly
missed.
The Bulletin Is in nearly every hous,- in
this community, and those not taking it are
sure to borrow it. CLICK.
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Legal Advertisements.
A ENACTMENT NOTICE.
STATE or TENNESSEE EXAy 90
JOHN LILLY IL. ". H ROBERTSON.

In this cause Il appearing by affidavit that the
defendant W Il Robertson Is Justly indebted % tue
plaintiff and Is a nonresident Of the state - thEt
the ordinary process Of law cannot be served
him and an original attachment hnTing been re-
turned before me- executed by garnishmeHt served
upon the Chicago, St Louis New Orleans RaiiroAd
Company:
II e therefore ordered that publication be Esde IL
the BOLIVAR BULLETIN, newspaper published IN
he town Of Bolivar, for four consec1tivo vosks.
recurring the said W. u. RObeTtson 20 appear befnre
ne OF some other Justice II the Peace. at ny OF
in the town OF Bolivar, HardeInGa COUNT; 7
on TEE z5ih DAY OF APRu I'm
and make defense TO Elid s1ii
viii Be proceeded With ~ ~ sssg-s. ,
This 18th day Of Mar a. 70 - alnas OF
'E'ss s''2F9 -''eESs+ = s@f Sies:iJ'... p.
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CASEY YoURG.

P. F. Wilkinson having declined running
for Circuit Court Clerk, is now with J. T
Joyner in the Family Grocery business, I'D
hopes that his friends who expected to sup
port him in his race will call and buy cheap
groceries from him. He will always deal
fairly and squarely with every one. Nr
Joyner claims that his expenses are very
light, and that he can sell groceries as
cheap, not cheaper, than the cheapest
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NOTICE
Tai.sa States internal Revenue Srs.iaI Tssss,

Under the Revised Statutes Of the United States
Sections 1892 1887, S2Ss and S239 every person en-
gagged in any business, ayoCatton or employment,
which renders him liable TO special tax Is ouired
TO procure old place and keep oOHpc7tOusly IN Es
h1ollshHaeHf place Of 6SfJs&s STAMP denoting the
payment of said special tax for the special axyear
beginning May 1, 1873. Section S244 Revised Stat
utes, designates who are liable TO special tax A
return, prescribed form II, is also required b
tat1 Of every person liable 70 special tax above
6eveTs penalties are prescribed for Noncompliance
with the foregoing requirements OF for continuing
in business after April 80 1873, Sithost payur OF
tax.
Application should be made to R. F. PAFIE RsoS
Collector Of Internal Revenue, at AEMPELS
March d. fsIa.
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TRY DIR. c. P. Duncan's celebrate,

TRY DIR. G. 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 constipated
bowels, sour stomach. One box will go
further than tive boxes of any other pill.
Viii act on the liver as well as blue mass OF
calomel. (Warranted.) Try them. For
sale by f. Hammer, druggist.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

The "Baby's Best Friend" is the most appropri-
ate title for Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup. 1t is absolutely
free from opium morphia and other powerful agents.
1t is perfectly safe and reliable under all circum
stances and by alaying the usual Stomach and Bow
el Disorders of babyhood keeps the child from
fretting and crying so injurious to itself and an
moving TO all. Price % cents.
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HAVE COURAGE TO SAY seNO

youth OF the country than the following 81
poem. It is republished for the benefit of our I
editor.
HAVE COURAGE To SAY ''NO.',
You are starting on LIES eheckered journey,
Alone on the highway Of life;
You'll meet with thousand temptations;
Each city with evil is rife.
This world is a stage of excitement;
There is danger wherever you go;
But If you are tempted in weakness,
Have courage, my boy, to say mo"
The sirens sweet song may allure you;
Beware of her cunning and art;
Whenever you see her approaching,
Be guarded and haste to depart.
The billiard saloons are inviting,
Decked out in their tinsel and show;
You may be invited to enter
Have courage, my boy, to say ''No."
The bright ruby wine may be offered;
No matter how tempting it be-
From poison that stings like an adder,
My boy, have courage to dee.
The gambling saloons are below you
Their lights, how they dance TO and frol
If you should be tempted to enter,
Have courage, my boy, to say no"
In courage alone lies your safety,
When you the long journey begin
And trust In q Heavenly Father,
Who will keep you unspotted from sin.
Temptations viii go on increasing,
As streams from rivulet flow;
But if you are true to your manhood
Have courage, my boy, to say ''SO."
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Mr. James Aston, formerly of this county
but now merchandising at Cofeeville, Miss,
has been visiting his relatives, the Hardin
family, at Whiteville. Our old citizens
know him well. He has returned home
He il seyenty-six wears old.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

We see it stated in the American that
Gov. Porter has received from Washington
fifty improved rifles, a small and beautiful
pattern, for Col Bectons military scheol, IN
exchange for the largo guns now in use.
The colonel has the energy and pluck to
win tucSess. Cro ahead
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Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Bradford,
wives respectively of Messrs. Anderson
and Bradford, merchants at Toons,
and Miss Matte Blair, and Miss Laura
Black, visited Bolivar yesterday
ICONS had strong representation in
these estimable ladies.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

The acknowledged standard cure for all
bowel diseases, is DR.. McCabes Medicated
Blackberry Brandy. Made from the berry
and root. 1t never fails. At Dr.. z. D.
Moore's aII-3m
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Ihave opened a newsstand at the BULLE-
TIN office, where YOU can get all the illustra-
ted papers and magazines in advance Of the
mails cheaper than anywhere else, or you
can buy them ofmy carrier, Willie McCar-
ley, on the street. 1 sell strictly for cash
JOIN SHEETS, BuILETIN ofice-
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MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides mother near
U-Bet, by W. 7. 2. Thompson, Esq., on the I4th
instant, Mr.. while Ferguson to Miss Dora Holland,
all of this county. May their days DO many, their
tears be few, and home With the angels be theirs
eternslly.