The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-11-11
LOCAL ITEMS.

The agony is over.
And the show didn't "circus."
The town was crowded last Fri
day with people from ali parts of the
county.
We heard darby enthuse on
the results Of the election the other
the other day, while driving his wagon
through the street. The song ought to
be copyrighted. We caught one
verse, and here it is.
"Gudrld am elected,
lfarcs.k ne . 1onc beat,
He'll never reach dc White House
To try dem golden feet
Wilson hc lm buried
Al underncaf dc clod, [rcDcatl
An We all shall smile
st his downfall
The Literary Society did not
meet last Monday night, for several
reasons. Miss Sallie Unlhank, at
whose residence the meeting was to
have taken place, was quite unwell,
and then the weather was none too
favorable. We cannot describe the
when or where of the next meeting,
but suppose it will be satisfactorily
arranged by next Monday night.
Nicely Harris, at his popular sd
loon, serves up oysters in the best
style, and on short notice. He has a
first-class cook, and can satisfy the
most epicurean taste. Lovers Of the
bivalves should give him a call.
Rev Thos. p. Ramsey will preach
at GAINESVILLE on Sunday night next
November 14th, and in Bolivar at the
Cold Methodist Church on Monday
night November 10Th 1880.
The steamer Ida Stockton from
Memphis is daily expected at Bolivar
landing. We hope our people will
have much cotton to ship by this steam
or. Terms very low.
The Circus crowd in town last
Friday was immense in number and
dissipation.
-Pistol-carrying is far two common
il our community.
Genuine Seth Thomas Clocks, a
Lightfort & Co.
With one voice the people say thai
Rev. G. w Wilson should be returned
next year to the Bolivar Methodist
church. He has served the church
most faithfully. In and out of the
pulpit ne is Jealous worker
--Epizootic is in town among the
horses.
Spencer Siler is on visit to his
parents in Chatham co. n. G. Pleasant
trip TO him.
Circuit Court next week.
Best cotton seed meal for COW foot
at w. Il. Armistead's.
Rev. Mr.. Long of Memphis has
preached several very able sermon:
ut the Presbyterian church in Bolivar
this week.
-Diphtheria is in town.
Cheap clocks, various makes OF
shoddy clocks, at your own price anC
own risk, at Lightfort & Co.
On last Friday the Cotton gin Off p
Stewart, near New Castle, was burn
cd. 1t was a new gin IN all it
arrangements. lie lost about sever
hundred dollars worth of cotton the
fire was accidental.
We regret to hear of his loss, bu
are glad to know that he has com
menced at once to rebuild and replace
the machinery.
r. l.. Lightfoot and Co. have {
full and most desirable stock on hand
Engagement rings, bridal present
and household articles are among The
the numerous choice goods the,
have for sale. The best of all, you
may depend on their judgement il
buying.
DR.. b. f. Moore, son of Martin
Moore, of Whiteville, is successful,
prosecuting his medical studies il
Baltimore. He has been there nearl,
two years, and will not return until h
receives his diploma. Success to him
The ferry boat at Statler's Ferr,
is exported to be unsafe for loadet
wagons. This should be remedied il
the interest of Bolivar trade.
On Monday, the 10Th inst, tn
Chicago, st. Louis and New Orlean
railroad will run a special merchants
excursion train from Cairo to Nc1
Orleans at the low rate of one cen
per mile each way, and good for te
days. Splendid chance to go south
Watches and jewelry of all kind,
at Lightfort IL Co.
ATTENTION.