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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
LETTERS TROn THE PEOPLE.
PARIS, TEXAS, !
May %, 1881. (

PARIS, TBxAs,
May y, 1881.
Mr.. EDITOR: / know of no better
way of giving you the real condition
of the country than by furnishing sta
tistical facts, which are as follows:
Population of this county, $1,000;
number of mortgages placed on record
from January LIST on personal prop
erty, from $40 to $3.50, A, all from
tenants TO landlords; from landlords
to merchants, none; number of mort
gags on real estate to secure money
loans, II; number of true bills by grand
jury in last court, 102; finances of this
county as follows, courthouse and jail,
cost of building, $50, 900; outstanding
unmatured 8 per cent. bonds. about
$40, 900; cash now in treasury to pay
said bonds on maturity, 81, 608,
bondholders refusing to yield their
bonds till maturity; in hands of treas
urer, as a general county fund,
$17, 726; school fund on hand accumY-
lated to date for this year, s16,6OS;
jury fund on hand. 1885. Thus
yoa have the finances of this LAMAR
county. This town has two banks,
one with a capital of $3.50, 900, the
other 100000; the town handles
SO, 900 bales cotton; has now three
schools, each with an average attend
ance of $50 to 200 scholars. A large
college is now in course nf erection, tc
be finished during the present year
there are also two furniture factories
three Touring mills, about half Dozen
corn mills, one ice factory; gas works
three foundries; four planning mills; one
gin factory, one marble yard, one cot
ton compress; three weekly papers; one
lanyard; street cars; one machine shop
an operahouse capable Of seating Loo
persons; twelve brick buildings ar,
now under contract, TO be erected Thu
summer. This town numbers 5000
and is improving rapidly; the country
surrounding this place IS being settled
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
The Festival at Grand Junction.

The festival at the Junction last Friday
night was just such a success as was expect
ed st ahat place, The tables were abHnd-
antly supplied with the choicest refresh
ments. The amount realized was over tive
hundred dollars. A contest arose as TO
who should be declared the "Queen- of
Beauty" on that occasion. Miss Mamie r.
win and Miss Jennie SilRsCsl were made the
competitors by their numeroBs respective
friends. The nicess cake was to be given to
the one getting the highest number of votes
at ten cents each. Miss Jennie sjtinson was
declared its winner, bat OsIy by about four
OF five votes. Thus passed most delightful
evening, and its receipts guarantee a No.
organ to the Methodist Sunday school of
that place.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
C. st. L. &N. o. Railroad
GOING SOUTH.
Nonresident Notice.
In the County Court of Hardeman COuI
Tenn

In the County Court of Hardeman County,
Tenn.
F. Williams ct al, vs. ]. W. Williams ct al,
petition to partition and sell laud, No.
1884 r. u.
IN THIS CAUSE it appearing from the
Il petition, which is sworn to, that the de-
PENDANTS, J. w. Williams, K. Y. Williams
and Z. A. Williams are BOD-residents of the
State of Tennessee.
1t is ordered that publication be made for
four successive weeks in the Bolivar Bulie-
rim, a newspaper published in Bolivar, Ten
nessee, requiring said nonresident defend
ants to enter their appearance herein, by OF
within the first three days of the June term
1881, of the County Court of Harieman
county, Tennessee, to be held at the Court.
house in Bolivar, on
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1881,
and plead, answer or demur to complain.
ants petition, or the same will be taken fol-
confessed as to them and set for hearing e1
parte. w. G. DORION, Clerk.
This 28th April, 1881.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
The Future Has a Charm.

In GOLDEN DAWN more than three hundred of
the great authors express their ideas upon the
character OF the GREA Future. Holy men Of
God, Bishops. Judges, Princes, Soldiers, Statesmen
and renowned authors, testify upon those great
questions which have engaged tire attention OF
mankind. Every article is written by represen-
tative scholar and contains the richest suggestions
known 10 men these profound Subjects. 1t Is
absolutely without a rival. Are you a believer
You want this book. 1t will strengthen year faith
and enlighten your understanding. Are you 3
skeptic? Get this volume and weigh the evidences
of the future life. 1t will convince your reason
and move your affections. Are you mOuTner
This book will console your spirit. and open before
you a cheerful view of the world beyond, whittier
your friends have flown. Are you minister? You
will find in this publication more practical aid than
in any other uninspired volume eXtant- It con-
tains the very cream of literature upon the most
solemn subjects discussed in the sacred desk. Ev-
erybody ought to read it. 1t is the book for the
leisure hour of old and young learned and unleaTn
ed, obscure and exalted. 1t is not gloomy, bat
brilliant. 1t contains 500 pages, and Is mag
niicently illustrated.
The undersigned is the regular authorized agent
for sale Of this book in HRrdeman county, and VIII
very wait on the public.
T. J. BAKER,
Whiteville. Tenn.
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LAWS OF NEWSPAPERS.

]. Subscribers who do not give ex-
press notice to the contrary are consid-
cred as wishing to continue their sub
cription.
2. If subscribers wish their papers
stopped, publishers may continue to
send them uutil charges are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse
ts take their papers from the post office
or places whore they are sent, they are
held responsible until they settle their
bills and give the notice to discontinue
il.
4. IF subscribers move to other
places without informing the publisher
they are held responsible. Notice
should always be given, on removal.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
MARRIED.

PAW-DAVIS-At the residence of the
brides brother, in PocahOntas, May Is, 1881,
Mr.. John Paw and Miss Hattie Davis, Es-
quire Nelms officiating.
Observation-Disclosures IS.
1881, by ReY, W. S. kirkpatrick, Mr.. w. T.
c, Woodson and Miss Bette bennington, all
OF Hardeman county, Tenn.
MYRICK-GARRETT-Atth the residence
Of the brides parents, in Tate county, Miss,
May 18th, 1881, Mr. A. A. Myrick, of Mid
dleton, Tenn, and Miss Moliie Garrett, of
Tate county. Miss, Rev. Mr.. Mckinney Of
iciating.
Long, happy married life to this loving
Dair
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
NONRESIDENT Notice.

In the Chancerv Court Of Hardenan County,
Tenn, No. 500 L, d -Thompann Allen
Jno. NJ Mathews and wife, Amanda T
Mathews, and J. Walter Mathews vs.
Mrs. Mary Coates, Mrs. Alma Hester and
her husband, John Hestt r, Gussie Allen,
Carrie Allen, John Allen, Sallie Allen,
Addie Allen ard F. Orion Allen.
Original Bill to Conatrue VIII Of John
Allen.
In this cause It appearing from the BILL
which is sworn to, that the defendants,
Mrs. Mary Coates, Mrs, Alma Hester and
her husband, John Hester, Gussie Alien,
Carrie Allen, John Allen. Sallie Allen and
Addie Allen are non-rcsidents OF the State
Of TenncSsee,
i is therefore ordered that publication
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
NOTICE.

STRAYED-From Mrs. S. C. Campbell's,
three miles south of Middleton, Tenn, May
10Th. one dark brown or bay (nearly black
mare mule, medium size, six years old; car
ries a very high head. / will pay SO for
her return to me at my home, near Middleton
Station, Tenn. IN CAMPBELL.
May Goth, 1881. 5-26-4t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
NOTICE TO FAX ASSESSORS.

It will suit you, perhaps, to take
an agency in your district for the
"Rise and Fall of the Southern
Confederacy," by Jefferson Davis.
Liberal commissions. Call to see
me. A. j. SwINEBRoAD.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26

In conclusion I will say that our school
is now more than ever progressive, for we
are able to offer more attractions and adj
vaBtages to good citizens and patrons, while
we have none for such as was once Evil
liam Henry Harrison
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fast; corn selling at % cents per
bushel. My own opinion Of the
county you may ignore, further than
that 1 am sooner or later going to
make this my home Respectfully,
]. c.. STINsoE.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
~ G URE E

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that cause pains in the lower part OF the hody-for
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Liver, and Urinary Organs For Female Dis
eases, Monthly transformations, and during Preg-
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vsake the blood, and hence is the best Blood PU-
ritter. 1t is the only known remedy that cures
Brfght's Disease. For Diabetes use Warmer
Safe Ola betes Cure.
Fer sale by Druggists and Dealers at Sl.s5 per
o0ttle. Largest bottle in the market. Try IT.
z. z. WARNER 4 co., Rochester, ny.
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Memphis & Charleston

%.,7CIIEo7do
MEMPHIS, TENE.-On and after June /, 1879,
he following passenger schedule will be operate
EOTNG ia ST
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-05-26
THE GOLDEN DAWN,
Is Seen IN the BEST HOUGHTS Of orer Tn
Hzndred Laldtna A.slhors o,.d SehoL1rs. -
In One Volume Mine Parts Illustrated,

OF the Christian Advocate, Detroit, Author Of
= Pastor and People" Etc.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27
Proper.

When we first took charge Of this
paper it was with an Intention 10
make an honest living. We enter
tqipcd no i'll will to any member OF
the association, wished them all 8
pleasant and profitable journey down
The stream Of life, and this is our
feelings towards them all now. The
rate for legal publications is little
enough, goodness knows, but We
have reluctantly published these no
tees and received therefor the com
pensation allowed by law, and we
we're foolish enough to believe that
no one in the newspaper business
envied our work But imagine our
surprise, not long since, when the
Cbalcery Clerk Of this county in
formed US that a certain journal 10
East Mississippi, not published in
this county, had informed him that Il
would publish certain legal notices
for two dollars less than we were do.
inc the same work. We are not an
ancient member OF the association,
bur, in our opinion, such a course is
not proper, but, on the contrary, is
STOPPING pretty low. We ask the
brethren of the press if such a course
is considered fair, and until we have
an expression on the subject, the
journal shall not be revealed by US,
in the hope that if the course it is
pursuing is wrong, it will put a stop
TO it.-Kemper Herald.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27
Election ExoeatrIoItIes.


We are indebted TO our popular and
efficient deputy clerk OF the u. s..
Court, Sam G. Lane, for the follow
ing election cases that have been dis.
posed Of up to date at this term Of
Federal Court:
United States vs.. NJ. B. Collins,
Coahoma county, failing to send t.
Secretary of State whole number OF
votes given DC. Flea Of guilty, and
submitted, foe 81 and costs.
United States VS.. Warren Mat
thews, Coahoma county, case same
as shove
United Statesvs. James E. Monroe,
Coahoma county, case same as
above.
United States VS.. C, S. Bowen, jr. ,
Marshall county, hindering super
visors Of election; Jury and verdict
Of guilty, fine $40 and costs.
United States vs.. Seaborn Clark,
Marshall county, hinderine super
visor Of election plea Of guilty and
submitted, flne $40 and cost.
United States vs.. Nat Morris, Mar
shall county, case same as lsst one
United States VS. James. Evans,
Monroe county, teioctinq supervisor
Of election, submitted, dne $40 and
costs.
+ United States vs.. Jack Gathings,
Monroe county, case same as last
lone.
URited States We NJ. @. Hartin,
Marshal county; erasing voters
names from poll books; plea OF
guilty and submitted, hne $40 and
costs
United States vs.. j. C. B5xlsy,
Marshal county; case same as last
one.
United States vs. Jas. Evans,
Monroe county intimidating voters
plea Of guilty and submitted, fine s.
aud cost
United States vs.. Jack Gathings,
Monroe county case same as last
one, I zIffH MaIa
United States VS.. E. L. Sykes,
Monroe county, ejecting supervisor
Of election plea Of guilty and sub
mitted, hne so and costs.
Cases from Lowndes, Clay, Oktib
beha and DeSoto counties vet to be
tried.--0xford Falcon.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

The SALVATION ARMY.-Quite a
sensation was produced in the North
last year by the sudden appearance
and earnest labors Of body or men
and women, who had been sent from
England, by what is called the "Sal
Walton Army They lahored in The
streets Of large cities, and the result
OF their efforts to save souls was The
conversion Of hundreds am6n5 tbe
non-ehurch going class SO numerous
In such places. Many and severe
were the criticisms passed upon the
peculiarities ofthis new sect by those
who considered any exertions outside
their own ecclesiastical limits as en-.
croachments upon prelatical RIGHTS
let others hailed with great delight
the use OF an organization which,
under the blessing Of God, seems
destined to accomplish a work which
The church is so sadly neelecting
The Rev. VIM Booth, who is the
General Of this Army, was converted
among The Wesleyan Methodist. and
afterwards became Administer in the
New Connection. He was 4 success
ful preacher and asked to be set
apart to the work OF an evangelist
When bis conference dechaedA ID
grant his request, ne resigned ard
Travelled extensively through Eng-
land, having many converts among
the 9th and oaseouring Of society
In the open air, in halls, deserted
saloons and everywhere, be preached
the glorious gospel Of Tie blessed
God, and many realized its power to
save. General Booth put his con
verts to work, and his membership
swelled marvelously. At first they
spread from White Chapel through
the districts Of London, but after
wards operations we're extended 10
the Provinces. This was in 1865
For the first eleven years the work
was known BY the name Of The Chris
tian Mission, but four years ago the
AoAA0 HAo Stun8tu ~ tuu DANhllon
Army. Under dreadful prosecution
Il has done its work, and now the va
rious denominations regard it as q
mighty factor for.g0od. The salts
factory results Of lie operations are
certified to By mayors, magistrates,
superintendants Of police, and BY
about one hundred and fifty minis
tiers Of the gospel.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27


Corn Planter writes to the Pat
ron Of Husbandry, Of Columbus,
urging upon the South the policy OF
independence OF the North In mate
rial interests. In the course of his
letter he says son the 10th of last
June planted O. acres in corn, and
paid SI1.50 TO cultivate and gather
it, and it cost me s cents in the crib.
| sold TO a neighbor 100 bushels Of
this corn for S65, he paid me money
that be got for his cotton at S cents
net, that is, he gave me 81 pounds OF
cotton for a bushel OF corn. Now, @
good man with proper tools, and 9
good team can raise and put in the
crib 1000 bushels Of corn and if be
could exchange it at the same price
got, be would gel l04 bales of cot
ton, averaging 400 pounds each
Elk.
Aud yet some Of our old fog]
planters say they can't pay theiI
debts unless they plant cotton.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

f. Cooper, formerly Of this place
"a school teacher aud politician bl
profcssion-a Republican or Demo
Graf, according 20 the eide That tide
most for his iuhuence and a splendi q
witness for man OF means. hiss
been arrested for perjury in Wash
in2ton county. lie vas giving evl-
dence IN the Chalmers yuuh con
tested eleciiou'ease, having been one
of the Federal Supervisors, and
swore that the election was free and
the count fair, but thst the boxes
we're stuffed We don't kaow ho7
much Lynch paid him to swear that
he hoxes were stuffed, but we think
likely that he will do the State some
service working on one Of Ned Rich
ardson's plantations Cooper j.
about the color of claybank horse
Brandon Republican.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

When the University girls get to
prow,lng round o nights, riding the
lie out Of sober carriage horses,
stealing chickens, tearing up side
walks, carrying Off gates and making
night hideous with their discordant
choruses, then we will be willing to
Acknowledge them the equals Of The
boys." bnt not till then.-Oxford
Falcon.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27
CoInnnns. G.. Anril y. 1873.

COLUMBUS, GA, April u, 1878.
DR. c. J. MOFFETT-Dear SIR
My wife and myself are satisfied that
the life OF our teething babe was
saved by the use Of your Teethina,
(Teething Powders), when other
remedies had failed to relieve him,
We hare been delighted Nth The
speedy and permanent relief given
one Of our children from severe at
tack Of Cholera MorbHs. Teethina
is indispensable to us and should be
kept by all parents having small
children. Respectfully, ETC.,
JESSE B. WRIGHT,
Foreman Enquirer Sun.
nov1S 80
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

In some quarters church member
ship has been 50 cheapened that the
very worldlings for whom the de-
basement is made turn away in dis
gust. He who tries to enjoy the
world and the immunities Of the
church at the same time will not re-
tain the confidence OF either While
in the church his heart condemns
him, and when the services close
some One greater than his heart
troubles.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

The life that does BOZ blossom into
religion ~ youth MY have light al
noon and peaca az sunset, gut it
misses the morning- glory "a Tie
bills and the dew that sparkes on
grass and flower Tie call of Gcd
to the young 70 seek Him early is
the expression Of q true psycholog,
no less than Of love infinite IN its
depth and tenderness -Selected
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27
Aron.IneIts Reader.

An alarm Of Gre at midnight is a startling
thing but not half so bad 90 many who hear it
as woaid be the sudden knowledge Of their own
physical condition. II there is any odor or
color or deposit in the urine i means disease,
and requires attention at once. We have heard
many OF our friends speak Of the remarkable
power Of Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
and are convinced there is nothing SO certain
and valuable for an disorders Of the urinary
system, b0ln male aud female,
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

A man once took e piece Of white
cloth TO dyer 70 have it dyed black.
He was so pleased With the result
that after a t10e be c.,ri5d q piece
Of black cloth snd asked the fuller lo
whiten i; for him But the dyolm-
swered: ~ piece ofohth is like q
mans reputation, IL can De dyed
black. hut you cannot naac il wE,e
again"
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

Probably somewho read this know
the Rev. T. c, Holmes, and sill drop
a tear al the news Of bis death In
early life this soldier has won the
victory, laid "his armor by" and
gone to dwell in peace 1t home.
Oh! it must be a happy hour to the
pure spirit when Il drstr wings It's
flight to God and Heaven.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

I'D. Geddings, Of Grenada, seri-
ously shot a little boy there a few
DAYS ago. out Of pure "cussedness
Heis known as a Wife-heater, apd
has been indicted as one ofthe prin-
cipal parties in a gang OF counter
feiters-Oxford Falcon.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27
Houston, Sparta,
Atlanta, Al0ulkG,
Buen0 Vista, Egypt,
DIcCOndy, New Hope,

and such other places outside the county where may
coed in securing intcllig correspondents.
Tributes respect Charitable benevolent Societies.
and all religious denomnaona bias inserted
free Of charge So also obituary notices. when they do not e"eeed
lines.
Attention will be given State and general of pot
ical, religious or literary character.
As specially shall publish the proceedings Of the Board OF Super
vor Fee Bills for the county officers and all general affecting
the interests Of the Farming PuLLc
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS.
BUSINESS and VISITING CARDS
a speciality.
BLANKS for Clerks, Sherifs, As
SCISSORS, Justices Of the Peace, and
Constables, usually kept on hand, or
printed at short notice and at prices
which will compare favorablY ai.s
any job Printing establishment in
the state.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27
REV -. YOUNG.

"Ny seri emf shali stand uu desc
three p'ints,n said q co,orol pf ach
or, not many Sunday ago: 81 De
expoundin' 2. De enlaroin' And
8. DE arousin'
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

Thor, s. rot onarmel inlbri s'e
a professional gambler, or chroHi,
loafer IN Oxford This can be SAID
for very few, il any places, large or
small, IN The United States, and per-
haps in the world-Oxford Falcon.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

The fret olass-mcelings held by
the Wesleys were small, but the re-
suit was mighty. II We would re
turn to the old methods Of worship
We could expect the same glorious
blessings upon our hearts.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

It's humlliating, but it is a fact
that there arc many millions OF peo-
pie 10 this country who do not at
tend religious service. The church.
win her numerous appliances, her
learning and wealth, has not vet
reached all the poor. We are pain.
fully impressed by the fact that 10
our own town many are drifting
away, while the church stands IAN
guldly by and does nothing. True.
she has thrown open her doors and
extended her invitations, but in tho
Soriptural sense she does not "com-
pei them to come in. Let Us do
better. IL our religion is werth any
thing to rs, let us recommend it 10
Others. Brethren, ego out into the
highways" and bring sinners to
Christ.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27
AS an Advertising Medium

papers Mississippi offer greater inducements than
Its circulation inferior few and than many
newspapers than half of twelve hundred subscribers
the Chcasaw and majority Of the
side in the adjoining counties This feature fail
local trademe keep pace with the enterprise progress
who wish
Der people the Chckasaw, Monroe avamba
ss Aco Ponooc Calhoun Sumne Clay and Okbbeha counties
WE friends everywhere aid extending circulation
that may be able to give one of the
BEST COUNTY PAPERS
published in the South.
Terms of subscription $500 per annum.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27

This department OF q printing Of
Gee aids the publisher very materially
in keeping up his business, and We
earnestly invite our business men
and county officers to examine our
facilities for doing this kind Of work,
before sending their order to foreign
offices
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-01-27
WEE are alvavs pained M H. do,,b

We are always panied by the death
ola great and good man Such was
the late Richard Beard, d. d., Of the
Cumberland University, Lebanon,
Tennessee His life was rich in
piety, and his labors we're benefac-
ton to the country We hope bis
mantle may fall upon some son
in the gospel who will serve nobly
the church from which he has been
taken. God buries His workmen.
but carries on the work.