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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04
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Church Notes.

Rev. John Park preached on Sunday a
Bethany to large and attentive congrega
ton. The late revival at Middleton under
the ministry of Rev. Messrs Fife and Ram
sey resulted in p conversions and % addi
ton to the Methodist church. At Piney
Grove church, Rev. Messrs Murdaugh and
Curry preaching, a most successful meeting
has been in progress. Rev. Wiley Sam
mons preached last Sabbath at Antioch and
at Toons at night He was expected te
preach at Bolivar on Monday and Tuesday
but did not reach town. We hope this
worthy minister will soon come and redeem
his promise. A meeting commenced at the
Brick church on last Sunday by Messrs
Newsome and Wells.
Rev. Mr. Berrier commenced meeting
at Pleasant Grove on Sunday, but the wealth
er interfered with its continuance. At Oak
Hill church Rev. U. A. West and Rev Jno.
Hammonds have had an excellent meeting.
Rev. VIM. NJ. Norment preached last
Sunday at New Hope church the funeral
sermon of the late Mrs. W. c. Needham.
A union meeting has been in progress al
Rehobeth church in 18th district and many
conversions reported.
Rev. Messrs. Cochrane and Cook are con-
Quoting Union meeting at Salisbury.
Revivals at the colored churches in town
continue with large results.
The meeting in Bolivar is still in progress
with gratifying results. Two additions to
the Methodist church last Sunday Dr.
Surratt returned on Friday to fill his pilpit
in Jackson on Sunday. The people were
loathe to see him leave. Rev BIessrs
Park. Cochrane and Newsome were called
away to fill engagements. This left Rev
DR.. J. A. Fife alone to assist Rev Mr. Nc
Ferrin. Truly has this able messenger of
the Cross, Rev. DR.. Fife dispensed the
Word with power to eager hearers. His
pulpit efforts have been in the demonstra-
ton of the spirit with an unctuous eloquence
and force so rare in these days of prosaic
sermonizing. He had preached here some
six years ago and did great good, but his
pulpit efforts during this visit have given
him still stronger hold on the public heart.
He is gifted preacher and the church at
large has been greatly blessed through his
consecrated labors in the past twenty odd
years of his ministry
We are pleased to inform the public that
Rev. DIR. Surratt is once more among us to
aid in the meeting. His sermon Monday
night was a critical and powerful exposition
of the theme, Salvation through Christ The
hearers were deeply moved under his words
and eight penitents were at the altar. The
rain on Tuesday interfered with the meet
ing.
Rev. DR.. Surratt on Tuesday night preach
ed a very able and telling sermon on the
White Horse referred to in Revelations.
This distinguished minister is full of origin
ality and magnetism. a goodly number of
penitents presented themselves. The meet
ing is increasing in interest
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04
The Edncatlon of tll E Masses.

Education is simply training the mind to
think, and to think systematically The
question w,ll naturally arise, how can the
human mind be thus trained and human
| thought thus directed Nothing but I'M
firing effort and practical application of the
mind 10 study will ever reach it. Yet it is
worthy of the effort, for nothing good or
great has ever been, or ever will be accom-
| plished without labor, privation and trial.
This great work Of training the mind
must be commenced in the common schc o s
| OF our land. 1t can never reach the masses
in any other way. 1t appears then that the
common schools of our country should be
brought up to such a grade as will make
them power in the land by which our
children may be educated and fitted for
faithfully and intelligently discharging their
duty as citizens of our great republic.
On the masses depend, to a great extent.
the building up and sustaining of our gov
eminent and institutions; and their influence
will be felt and employed in developing and
utilizing the resources of our country and in
shaping the destiny of our nation. There
never has been time in the history of our
nation, when common shool education was
so much needed, as it is at the present
nor dees it appear that it was ever more
neglected. How can any close observer fail
to see that the masses Of the white popula-
ton of cur country are greatly neglecting
the education Of their children. They are
thus gradually lowering the standard Of
civilization and refinement; and uncon-
aciously tending downward to that level,
which can only bring disgrace and ruin to
our race.
While on the other hand, we see the col
Ored race improving every opportunity,
and using every available means of attain
ing that leveI-gaining that equality, which
they so greatly desire, while 1 commend
their zeal, and congratulate them on
their attainments; do earnestly urge and
insist that our own race will arouse
from their lethargy; shake off their indif-
ference and lead the way in the general
march to eminence and renown; and never
allow our standard of mental culture to be
surpassed by any nationality on the face
educate our children-we must train them
to do their own thinking.
five can only build up and successfully
carry on our common schools, make them
power in the land for good, the high schools
will take care OF themselves and send forth
annually young men fitted for filling all the
important offices of our government, and
watching over the interests OF our people.
May all parents give this subject their Sc
rious attention and endeavor to lend
helping hand in this important matter.
We should establish schools all over the
land, and if the people don't patronize them,
send out to the Highways and hedges and |
compel them to come in" Then will VIC
become an educated people.
PHILOS.
Hickory Valley, Tenn.
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Mrs. William Mercer, Of Toons, received
a severe fracture Of the ankle bone last Sal
urday while en- route to town in company
with her husband and others They and
Mrs. Smith and her daughter, Miss Mamie,
were in a Jersey wagon and just as they
reached that point in the road this side OF
Mrs. Roberts, parallel with the railroad
track, they saw train No. 1 approaching.
Fearing tie team would be manageable,
Mrs. Mercer, with an infant in her arms.
jumped from the vehicle and alighted upon
the side OF her left foot INJECTING very
painful and severe breaking of the ankle
bone. T. B. Mercer and f. NJ. Nc Glatherv
who were in a buggy exchanged seats with
Mr.. VIM. Mercer and his wife and they
proceeded to town. Reaching Mrs Blacks
hotel, DR.. Hugh Tate was sent tor who set
the broken limb. Mrs. Mercer suffered
much pain that afternoon and during the
night. Next day, placed upon lounge,
she was carefully carried to the train and
arrived at ICONS by II o'clock. We hope
this. excellent woman may soon recover and
not sustain a permanent injury.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04
THE FEVER.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 2I-Our epidemic
is assuming formidable proportions. There
were So cases reported to the Board of Health
to-day, II Of whom were colored.
In addition to the official report of new
cases inside the city, there were seven new
cases reported of persons with the fever just
beyond the corporation line. This is not
all, for the Howards to-day, assigned twenty
nurses.
The Towards weekly report show that
they have 208 nurses on duty, attending 49,
white and 81 colored families.
FEVER STATISTICS.
From the official report of the Board of
Health are taken the following statistics /:
Total number Of uew cases reported for the
week, III; whites, 81; colored, 81; under
five years Of age three. Total number re-
ported to date, S4S. Distribution OF wards
for the past week: First, s; Second, ?; Third
10; Fourth, 4; Fifth, Z; Sixth, 10; Seventh,
80; Eight, 81; Ninth, II; Tenth, 10. From
the above, it is plain that the fever is now
generally throughout the city. The total
number of deaths occurring from yellow
fever for the week were 51-whites, %; col
ored, Is. Total number to date, 228.
The first bale Of new cotton arrived to-
day. 1t was grown by P. A. Taylor, color
ed, y miles north of Memphis, and classed
middIing.
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IN MEMORIAM.

In Memphis. Aug. 18th, 1879, Mai w. w
Guy died of yellow fever after thirteen days
hard struggle. He was about 46 years of
age, and was the noblest work of God. |
have known him from his boyhood up. We
only had to know him to love him. He
was a Royal Arch Mason and ever kept the
precepts of that mystic order, that man was
not made to live alone" He was ever ready
to hold up 4 fallen friend his hand was
always open to the poor and distressed. He
will long be remembered by his many
friends, as for his enemies he had none. He
was both Philosopher and a Statesman.
In his younger days he had aspirations for
politics. He was elected as Representative
of Hardeman county TO the Legislature in
1859, and made an efficient member. In
1860 he was Subelector on the Douglass
ticket, he canvassed the district and was the
peer of his competitors. In 1861 he was at
the called session of the Legislature and sign
ed the ordinance of secession. When the
State went out of the Union, Gov. Harris
put him on his staff as commissary, which
he filled with trust and fidelity dur
ing the war. After the war he came home
and accepted the situation, he had no more
aspirations for politics. He leaves an aged
father, two sisters, wife, two married
daughters and many friends to mourn his
loss. Let us bow in subnisson to the will Of
God, who doeth all things for the best.
4 FRIEND.
Salisbury, Tenn, Aug. %, 1879.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

young man OF our town, n member of
the legal fraternity, took rural jaunt last
week. This legal aspirant made the i'm
preston that he was bound for RossviIle
lie was, however, the very same day that he
left town, very unexpectedly met by a SOM
erviilite, to whom he made not the least
obeisance, but quickened the speed of his
faithful steed and was sOeH far on the road
to Bolivar We would not be so unkind rs
to charge upon our young friend the folly
of imagining the most direct route to Ross
Vile to be via Bolivar. But aware of the
fact that he is a little given to absent
mindedness and has high appreciation Of
the beauties of nature, we are inclined to
think that he having found himself released
from the coOped mp town life, and breathing
the pure country air at time when nature
is so lavish Of her charms, gave to his fleet
steed and heeter brains free rains, and was
only reused from this reverie by the APP
parently miraculous appearance of this
SOmervillian. Taking IN the situation in a
moment and finding himself approaching
Bolivar instead of Rossville, he reasoned
thusly 10 himself.
''The tender grace Of a day that is dead,
VIII never come back 10 me'
Thus, seizing this golden opportunity, he
urged on ms stced and soon found himself
IN Bolivar. Judging from the unusual
brightness ol his lace since his return we are
persuaded that his nimble steed and GOOD
Genius knew better where he wished TO 90
than he did himself.-SomerviHe Falcon.
Yes. R Y came to Bolivar
Was seen en- route to the home of one the fair
est Of the fair ones in town. lie came-he
saw and was conquered.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

Early Monday morning the sad news
rapidly spread throughout the town that
the aged and highly respected James Ply
bass was dead. Sunday he was at church
as usual and attended to his regular home
duties in the afternoon. Was complaining
little at night OF pain in the chest and eat
a light supper. lie retired at the usual
hour, and about half-after eleven o'clock his
wife discovered he was suffering as from an
attack of nightmare, and called him she
found him speech less. DR.. Hugh Tate and
the neighbors were aroused, but on reaching
the house, his spirit had taken its flight
Death as scytheman had reaped the ripened
fruit. The grief of the family seemed in
consolable at his sudden decease. On Mon
day the funeral took place, Rector Gray
officiating. Appropriate memorial tribute
will soon be published.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04
Taken in the Act.

Sister Jones called on Elder Smith
few evenings since. Being a next door
neighbor she entered his study unan-
nounced, and was greatly shocked at
seeing him taking drink from a sus-
Picious looking bottle. He noticed
her look of inquiry, and said: ''This,
Sister Jones, is Taoler's Portaline, OF
Vegetable Liver Powder, the only rem
edY have ever found for the many
troubles arising from disordered Liv-
er. can recommend IT." Price 50
cents. For Sale by all Druggists.
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TOOns, Tenn.
PIIILOS.

TooNs STATION, Sept. l, 1857.
Mr.. ED1ToR.--Our friend Mr.. J. w. Pr
tie brought one bale new cotton to town to-
day, weighed 515 pounds, classed good
middling, and sold to Anderson & Bradford,
J. W. Nuckolls and w \. & T. E. Mercer
at 10 cents per pound. II not too late please
make mention Of it in this weeks issue of
your valuable paper and greatly oblige.
Respectfully, w. A. & T. f. MERCER.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

Col. NJ. T. Polk has established at his farm
West Of Bolivar superior cotton Gin, com
plete in all its arrangements and will be in
operation by the 10th of September. He
has the celebrated Needle Gin that makes as
good a sample as the best and cleans the
lint from the seed better than any other
Gin. All cotton sent to his Gin will be
covered by insurance. This is an impor-
tant matter. Cotton weighed on arrival at
Gin and receipt given for the same He
will charge only $3.50 per bale or will Gin
for the seed, which he prefers, He only
asks a trial of his Gin this season to estab-
fish its efficiency in doing the best work and
on most reasonable terms. Asst
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Pils.-25ctS. scots and 81 package SIPS 3, so
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NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 3O.-Gen. J. B.
Hood died at 4 o'clock this morning. It.is
believed that his daughter, Lydia will not
recover. Edith Hood is also very sick.
Gen. Hood used military expression to
the last. Perceiving slight favorable symp-
toms, he said to Dr. Bemis: eve may yet
dislGdge the enemy" AS a measure Of
precaution none of the military associations
to which the General belonged have been
invited to the funeral. He will be buried
this afternoon. Gen. Hood leaves eleven
children, the eldest zen years and the young
est, twins, three weeks old. His physical
condition has been bad for some time, caus-
ed, it is alleged, by financial reverses. The
death of his wife affected him very much
He leaves the manuscript of history of
the war, which he intended to have pub
lished this fall.
Gen. Hood was buried this afternoon.
Only few friends of the family and a dele
CATION OF the Association of the Army of
Tennessee attended the funeral. At the
cemetery, however, the cortege was received
by detachment of the Centennial Guards
under Capt. Pearce, who fired salute over
the grave.
The Board of Health has ordered all san
itary inspectors to be present at a meeting
to-morrows The entire infected quarter OF
the city is being again disinfected.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

Sufferers with Rheumatism, Lame
Back, etc, who have had all the
pleasure of life destroyed by these
sad Affections, can again enjoy the
light elastic step of perfect health,
and experience permanent relief, by
using Coussens' Lightning Lini-
ment, the only unfailing remedy
for Rheumatism, Lame Back, Neu-
ralgia, Sprains, Bruises, etc. Price
So cents. For sale by all druggists.
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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

The thief Meggenson, who stole money
from Wilson last week, was arrested al
Oxford, Miss, and constable Mcclure spir-
tied him 10 Bolivar. Here he restored the
stolen property, paid expenses and departed
to renew his nefarious work at other points
Mcclure deserves credit for persistency and
skill in catching this fellow.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

The prospectus Of the Southern Humorist
appears in this issue. Its proprietor will
strive to have it brim full ofspicy literature.
1t should be encouraged. This is the first
literary adventure of its editor and we wish
him great success. 1t will be printed at the
Bulletin office.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by L. D. Simmons, about the
1st day of August, 1879, a dark bay mule,
the said mule is about twelve years old,
fifteen and It half hands high appraised
at fifteen dollars The said l. ID. Simmons
resides in the 10th civil district, Hardeman
county, Tenn. This 2nd day of September
1919. VIM. NUCKOLLS,
sep4-3t Ranger, IL. C.
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D 1E D.

August the 28th, infant daughter lone Of
the twins) Of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Rich
ardson, near Grand Junction.
The beautiful dew-drop sparkled for a
season and then exhaled itself in the skies.
Suddenly at his residence in Bolivar on
Sunday night near y o'clock, Mr.. james
Pybass, in his seventy-thiTd year.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

Geo. Hardin, Esq-of Somerville,ca called. This
popular and talented young lawyer is NOV
ing forward in his profession and will ere
long be in the front rank. His steady and
studious habits are contributing largely to
his success.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

S. S. SPicer, the intelligent and worthy
travelling agent of Estes, Fizer q Co., No.
114S. Commercial street, st. Louis, was III
town last week. He would inform the mer-
chants of this section that his house has a
large and varied stock on hand in st. Louis
and as fully prepared to fill all orders from
that place as it was from Memphis. There
is no safer or stronger house in the Miss,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

Joe Robertson, the popular Bolivar bar
Der, would inform persons who want a good
clean shave or their hair cut in the highest
art, that he would be pleased to attend to
them in his tonsorial rooms. Be sure to
visit Joe. 1t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

Persons of sedentary habits, and over
worked, find in DR. Bulls Baltimore Pills a
specific for want of appetite, palpitatiOn,
debility, constipation, and many other all
ments. At druggist. Price % cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

1t is reported that Rev. Wiley Summons,
Hard-shell Baptist, and Rev. Mr.. Leath,
Missionary Baptist, had a hot discussion
last Sunday at Antioch church in the 18th
district Large crowd present.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

An interesting picnic was given at Dun
bars grove near Grand Junction last FRI
day, by the citizens, in honor of the closing
of Supt. Halls school Music and dancing
A magnificent dinner was spread. The
presence OF many pretty girls was the lead
ing feature Of the occasion.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-09-04

About twentv-seven school directors as
sembled in Bolivar last Saturday in obedi-
ence to request of Supt. Hall to consider
REIMBURSEMENT of the school districts.
Nothing of interest was accomplished.