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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

Welcome, season Of string besns,
Lettuce, dandeiiOn greens,
Radishes and juicy beets,
sSey-iaid eggs and fresh-born meats
Welcome season Of delights,
Baluay days and breezy nights;
Welcome, hale and hearty chilk,
! Doctors physie, doctors bills
Hurry up those clubs.
Let every locality in the country organ
ize Murphy society.
The colOrcd people of Bolivar are about
to organize a Masonic lodge.
Esquires suggs and Garrett, Of the six
teenth district, are Murphyites.
The receipts OF the Bolivar saloons have
been reduced one-half by Murphy.
We regret to learn that Doc Ammons, of
GAINESVILLE, is quite i'll, OF pneumonia.
That excellent lady, Mrs. Sarah Doyle, of
Whiteyille, is visiting relatives in town.
The Murphy mass-mecting Tuesday night
was largely attended and a great success.
Rev. Mr. Walker will preach at the Meth
odist church next Sunday morning and
evening.
Mrs Judge Fentress and children have
returned from q pleasant visit to Middle
Tennessee.
Mr. Geo. Ingram left to-day for Hot
Springs Arkansas. Hope his health may
continue to improve.
Rev. Messrs. Smith and Cochrane and
Elder R. L. Walker attend the Presbytery
at Memphis this week.
Three hundred and twenty whites, and
two hundred and fifty colored people have
taken the pledge in Bolivar
TRY Dr. Duncan's instantaneous Hair
Dye (warranted), so cents per box. For
sale by r. NJ. Hammer, druggist.
Glad to see in our office this week Mr..
James Black, lady, and two daughters.
Such visits are very pleasant. Call again.
A choice lot of Family Flour Just re-
ceived by J. W. Tate & Co., to be sold
cheap a18-tf
AS spirituous liquors will injure men, so opium or
morphia will harmfully affect the baby. DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup is the remedy for the baby. 1t is free
from opium. Price 25 cents
James D, Robinson, of GAINESVILLE, gives
a good account of the crop prospects in his
section. So does Capt. Tipler, of Ubet sta
ton.
That estimable young citizen of Bolivar,
George Owen, has secured a position on the
railroad. Hope he may always be aPpreci-
ated.
Rev. Geo. NJ. Savage, of Jackson, will
preach at the Baptist church, the coming
Sabbath. He is an excellent preacher
Give him crowded house.
Glad to know that Webb's saloon has
closed and the proprietor has Joined the
Murphyites The good work goes on
Let all help by joining.
President T. A. Osborn and lady, Vice
President, }. &. Clark and j. &. Feblger, jr,
of the c. St. L. & n. o. Railroad, were in
town this week.
The Murphy cause has bettered the morals
of Bolivar by fifty per cent. Push ahead
the movement; all good citizens will en-
courage it,
The colored people are thoroughly en-
dorsing the Murphy cause. They are join
ing in large numbers. They are wise in
thus acting.
That enterprising young gentleman, J.
w. Howard, has left Grand Junction for
his new home in Texas. Success to him.
He will write for the Bulletin
Postmaster Joyner and undertaken Rey-
nolds have telephone established between
their respective offices, and Rev. Messrs
Smith and Cochrane have established line
between their homes.
J. K. P. Cliff has left with mis- crew for
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

Glad to know that Webb's saloon has
closed and the proprietor has joined the
Murphyites. The good work goes on.
Let all help by joining.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

Rev. Geo. NJ. Savage, of Jackson, will
preach at the Baptist church, the coming
Sabbath. He is an excellent preacher.
Give him crowded house
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

No uninspired words are more appropriate to the
youth of the country than the following simple
poem. It is republshed for the benefit of BOYS.
Editor
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

That excellent lady, Mrs. Sarah Doyle, of
Whiteyille, is visiting relatives in town.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

TRY DR.. Duncan's Instantaneous Hair
Dye (warranted), so cents per box. For
sale by r. NJ Hammer, druggist
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

For Register
We are authorized to announce
w. Il. DAY,
OF GAINESVILLE candidate for Register of Harde-
man county at the ensuing August election.
We are authorized 20 announce
CHARLES LILLARD, of Middleton,
as a candidate for Register of Hardeman county Mt
the ensuing August election.
We are authorized to announce
CULLEN STRICKLAND, Of GAINESVILLE,
n candidate for Register Of Hardeman comfy at
the ensuing August election.
We are authorized to announce
JSO. r. REANES of Middleton,
a candidate for Register of Hardeman county at
the ensuing August election.
EpIToRs OF BULLETIN :-Please announce TO the
public that candidate for reelection to the
Office of Register of HRrdcmsn county, at the en-
suing August election, The duties of this office,
have labOred to discharge faithfully and hope TO
cure public endorsement by reelection.
r. +. AABioNs.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

The Murphy mass-mecting Tuesday night
was largely attended and great success.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18
The Bu11rrIs, will be furnished on the following
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.

SoMERvILLE, Tenn, March %, 1878.
Editors Of BuIletin-You will please announce me
az candidate for reelection Judge OF the Four
teentb Judicial Circuit. respectfully solicit the
sutfragea of the voters Of the District.
Respectfully, THOS. J. FLIPPTN.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

Three hundred and twenty whites, and
two hundred and fifty colored people have
taken the pledge in Bolivar
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18
OLD RATES.

Subscription Price $3.50 in Advance.
We hereby announce that subscribers wiz receive
the BrILRTIS at the old price, S1.5o, but this
must be paid in advance If not 81 viii be charged
Those having paid g viii be charged $3.50 and get
credit for balance next years subscription
Agents will please observe this change and make
collections and receive subscriptions accordingly
Cuts a. reduced rates; ,eriie for terms.
This Is the great Election year, and We expect to
get One Thousand additional subscribers We will
soan enter upon an active Of the county in
the interest Of the BCILFrIN.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

That estimable young citizen of Bolivar
George Owen, has secured position on the
railroad. Hope he may always be appreci-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

AS spirituous liquors will injure men, so opium or
morphia will harmfully affect the baby DIR. Bulls
Baby Syrup is the remedy for the baby 1t is free
from opium. Price % cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

James D. Robinson, of GAINESVILLE, gives
a good account of the crop prospects in his
section. So does Capt. Tipler, of Ubet sta
ton
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

We are authorized TO announce
A. J. SWINEBROAD
a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk of Hardeman
county at the ensuing election in August
We are authorized TO announce
r. o. PREWITT
candidate for the office of Circuit Court Clerk Of
IIsrdemaD county at the ensuing August election.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18
From Sixteenth District.
SIessrs. Editors:

a4-2t Ralston Station, weakley County
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

Glad to see in our office this week Mr..
James Black, lady, and two daughters.
Such visits are very pleasant. Call again.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

We are authorized to announce
JAMES AcCANN
~ a candidate for Trustee Of Hardeman county at
the ensuing August election.
! beg leave TO announce myself a candidate for
reelection TO the office of Trustee Of Hurdeman
county at the ensuing August election. The duties
of this office have labored TO discharge faithfully,
aud hope 10 secure pablie endorsement by re-
election.
J. c. SAVAGE.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

beg leave to announce myself . candidate for
reelection to the office OF Sheriff of Hardeman
county, and respectfully solicit the support of the
voters Of Hardeman county. Election August LIST,
1878. W. w. FARLEY.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

WE ARE AUTHORIZED and requested to an
w nounCc
GEORGE W. HARDIN, Jr.,
of HaFdeman County, a candidate for the office
of Attorney -General for this district
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

A choice lot of Family Flour just re-
ceived by J. W. Tate & Co., to be sold
cheap. a18-tf
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

Mrs. Judge Fentress and children have
returned from pleasant visit to Middle
Tennessee.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

Rev. Mr.. Walker will preach at the Meth
odist church next Sunday morning and
evening.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18
For circuit Court CLERK.

II the Voters Of NardemoR County:
Yielding 10 the requests Of friends hereby an
nounco myself candidate Tor Circuit Court Clerk
OF Hardennan county at the ensuing August cleo
ton, and respectfully solicit your support
February 10th, 1873 d. J. NEWBERN.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

We are authorized TO announce
ID. s. NELMS, Of Pocahontas
rs a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk Of Hardeman
county, at the ensuing August election.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

We arc authorized To announce
JAMES NJ. RICHARDSON
MS a candidate for Sheriff OF Hardeman county at
the ensuing August election,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

We are authorized to announce
JOHN HARDIN, Of Whiteville,
rs a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk of Hardenan
county At the ensuing August election.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-04-18

Mr.. Geo. Ingram left to-day for Hot
Springs Arkansas. Hope his health may
continue to improve.
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- FOR - > AZ -
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STATE zoE LOUISIANA. EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT.

u -
STATE zoE. LOUISIANA. EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS. ON THE FOURTH
w day of October, 1876, FRANK A.
vBIossAT was ,brutally killed and mnr-
gleesdsat Cotifes in the Parish Of Rap
ides, In this State and I ~
Whereas, JAMES LIGHTFOOT and
WILLIAM LIGHFF0OT stand in
dicted for said crime, ahd it has been
represented TO me that they are fugi-
tives from Justice; u. .ea~
Now, ti,erefore, + FRANCIS +. Nj
CH0LLS, Governor Of, the State OF
Louisiana, by virtue sof the authority
in me vested BY law, do issnethis my
proclaInatioD. commanding the officers
of the law and all good citizens to aid
and assist in afresting the sitid James
Lightfoot. and William ~Eightfoot, tn
p the ,eud that they may he; brought tt,
justice and dealt with according to
law.
Aud do hereby offer a reward oil
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the
arrestand delivery ofsaid james Light
foot and William Lightfoot in any OF
ittlIe jHils OF this State. r-.,,,.. ,..s,g l.,s
James Lightfoot is about thirty
years of age, five feet nine inches high,
spare built, high cheek bones, large
gray eyes, has always downcast look,
slow to speak, dark hair, weighs about
100 pounds; was called james White
before coming to Cotile.
William Lightfoot is about twenty
FIVE years ofage, five feet seven inches
high, rather stout, weighs about AS
pounds, sandy hair, blue eyes. full
face, rather pleasant, free spoken and
very quick, and makes friends fast
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April, in the year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy
eight. "a
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
BY the Governor: "
Will A. STRONG, VS.
Secretary of State. f..s.
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The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
AT THE WESLEYAN.

The usual Saturday evening entertain
msnt at the Wesleyan Female College came
off before crowded audience. The sscre-
tary's report opened the exercises, snd was
followed by music by Miss e. Mccullough.
A recitation, "In school days." G., Whittier,
by Miss Susie Quigg, was received with ap-
plsuss. Miss Lizzie Msris read an essay In
very crsditabe manner, and Miss Mollie
Kurtz followed with singing to the piano
accompaniment, very finely. The reading
of the college paper, "The Wesleyan" by
Miss Hattie Belt, was next In order, and
the contents and the reading were both un>
exceptional. Scientific questions were then
explained, a. follows: Miss Eva Emory,
,"How do Stars Twinklel" Miss Mary Irons,
How do we hearp The report OF Miss
Sallis Stevenson, the critic, and the reading
of the programme for next meeting.
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
NO CONTEST.

y. L. MARTIN, OUR CONGRESSMAN ALL
RIGHT.
A special telegram from Washington 10
as follows -
A general press despatch states that the
Greenback opponent of e. L. Martin, who
vas elected to Congress from Delaware by
ths Democrats, will institute . contest for
the seat upon the ground that Martin was
convicted of aiding and abetting the Rebel,
lion, and that, never having been pardoned
BY the President, he 10 Ineligible to any
office of honor profit under the Government.
Martin claims that he was pardoned by
President Johnson, but the records OF tue
United States Court at Wilmington do not
appear to show any evidence that such par
don was received. Upon inquiry at the
State Department In reference to the matter,
the following memoranda was furnished -
edward L. Martin was convicted of aid.
Ing and assisting the Rebellion and sen
fenced to pay fine of 81 1000 and the cnst
Of prosecution, and was pardosed uncon
ditionslly October 5, 1866" This record
settles the question of Martins eligibility
no ground for contest, Martin had about
1000 majority over Jackson. 81
The Morning herald., 1878-11-18
JUSTICE JALAP.

TIE WAY OF THE TIAHseRIssoR--sEvH
LAHoENY oAsss-oFFIoRR sHARP AND
BEGGARs.
Since our last report several cases have
been disposed of BY His Honor, Mayor
Almond. - Is A@iR Ealf
James Burns was arraigned on the charge
Of stealing = pair of shoes from Howard
Moore. The larceny took place at the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad depot, and occurred early Sunday
morning. The evidence being conclusive,
James was held for Court in the snm of
500. Az
Barney Lapierre had been arrested BY
officers Sharp and McIlhenny for begging.
period OF few days be has been walking
nuisance. Barney walked into the dock
smiling all over bis features.
can plees yer honor" he said, "just let
"How long had you been in JAIL" asked
his honor. r
"Tsn days, yer Honor"
"Then you can 90 over for 30 this time,
and If you try on this game when you get
out will make it 60, !" said the Mayor, and
the man was led back. r
Officer Sharp had arrested another offend
| or on the same charge as that Of Barney.
Mary Kelly was her name, and che had
been walking up and down King strset on
Sunday morning asking aims. With those
who gave to her all well and good, but
| those who refused had their refusal sups
plemented by . sound cursing. Mary raised
q dismal complaint about being poor and
friendless. She was also sentenced to 60
days under the new Sheriff.
A coat had been stolen from Charles
Bumel, who has shoe mending establish
ment at $50 East Sixth street. The larceny
took place on Saturday, and the suspected
parties were Edward Ward, Jack Smitty
| and another man whose name was un~
known.
A search for the property was rewarded
by the finding Of the coat at the house OF
William Lewis, On East Eighth street near
Lombard. Owing to the fact that Lewis,
who was considered the only Important wit
ness, bad not been summoned, the case was
postponed.
Julia Thompson and Annie Parker, two
of the demi>monde, we're fined 81 and costs
| for being drunk and noisy. slI
Ellen Smith was required to pay $40 and
costs for disordsrly conduct on the public
streets. H... . = '"'' >.