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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15
s.That Foolish Passion Called Love-

The celebrated George Whitefield, a
co-laborer with John Wesley in pion-
eer Methodism, had curious notions
about marriage and the marital state.
In Scuthey's Life of Wesley, we find
the following characteristic letter,
written by Whitefeld, to the parents
of the young lady whom he desired to
marry:
This comes to know whether You
think your daughter, Miss E., is a
proper person to engage in such an
undertaking. If so, whether you will
give me leave to propose marriage unto
to her? You need be afraid OF send
ing me a refusal; for L bless God, if l
know anything of my own heart, /
am free from that foolish passion tie
world calls lore. l write only because
l believe it is the will Of God that /
should alter my state but your deni-
al will fully convince me that your
daughter is not the person appointed
by God for me-"
His letter to the young lady was in
the same strain. She replied that she
was only in "a seeking state" and he
said that would not do. It is need
less to state that the-evangelist effect
ed neither a conquest nor a conversion
in this case. They were never mar
ried.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15
Young Fools that Marry.

An exchange has the following item
which may seem all right, but it will
get some young fellows back broke
yet:
Gan Illinois justice has decided that
counting is a public necessity, and
must not be Interrupted therefore, if
a young man wanted te kiss a girl he
might put her father out of the room
first if he liked"
The publication of the above item
may cause some smart youth to do
something he will regret. The lame,
sickIy looking father of a girl may
come into the parlOr some night and
find the warm haired youth on the
sofa with the girl, and when the old
man speaks of it being time to stop
such nonsense, the young man, with
the above judicial decision in his
mind, will tell his prospective father
in-law to wipe off his vest and 90 TO
bed. The old man will spit on his
hands and grasp the waFm-haired
Young man by the county seat and tie
him up in a double bow knot, and pin
a scarf on him, and throw him out on
the path to the gate, and then he will
turn and slap the girl across where the
dress is pleated, and she viii go up
stairs with her hand or her heart
/ as it were, aud the old man Will
Jump up aud say "Whoop!" The
4 young men of this country have GOT
/ gall enough about visiting girls in
( the evening at their homes without
filing their heads with any such ideas
/ in regard to their legal rights. There
are very few fathers who would quiet
1 Iy submit 10 being told to go away by
/ d youth with striped neck-tie and
pants too short at the bottom. These
sparkers are looked upon by parents
/ generally as a nuisance, and often they
are right Nine-tenths Of the spark.
/ ing Is done by boys who haven't goi
their growth, and they look so green
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15
Search the Scriptures and Earn $50.

The publishers OF the Holly Springs,
Miss, Reporter, in their prize puzzle col
umn, make the following offer: To the
person who Will first tell US which is the
longest verse, which the shortest verse and
which the middle verse OF the Old Tesla
meut we viii give $50 i'm gold. To the per-
son who Will first name the book and divis-
ion in which occurs every letter Of the lie
brew alphabet. we viii give $50 in gold.
These premiums to bC awarded on the 18th
of January next. Those who contest for
premiums must send T.. O. order for TWEEN
ty-five cents. for which they will receive a
copy of the Reporter of Jan. 18th, coutai
ing the correct answers and names an
pOstufice address of parties giving them
to whom will be awarded the premiums
Address,
PULLS aERS OE REPORTER,
Holly Springs, Miss.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15

Lewis Rivard, a struggling lawyer
of Norwich, Connecticut, was mys-
terious traveller on nearly all the rail-
roads of the State last summer, and
his mission is now revealed by his
making complaint against various
railway companies fer failing to have
water-closets at their stations for the
use Of travellers. The fine in each case
is 500, and Rivard's share as inform
er will exceed 5000 if all the suits
are decided against the companies
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15

In 1890 some fI.iars in Switzerland
wished to build a Windmill to save
the labor of grinding c0ru by hand,
but q neighboring landlord, who had
bought the country around, forbade
them. because, lac said, he ownei the
winds. The bishop was appealed TO,
who said that the winds belonged 10
the church and could not be used.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15

a Washington special says that a
singular story comes from Washing
tons old home at Mt. Vernon. At
l 30 Tuesday afternoon, an old clock,
which was bought by Washington
more than a century ago, and has
stood for many years in what was
known as the "River-roOm," broke its
silence by distinctly striking, il is
said. three times. The superintend-
ent of the place says the old clock has
not been wound up for mole than for
ty years. In fact, many of the works
had been carried away by relic hunt
ers. The colOred servants refuse to
enter the room, deeming the striking
the work of the Generals ghost.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15

The Little Rock Democrat says
that several farmers living near
Magnolia have recently skipped out,
leaving their merchants to hold the
"a
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15
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ERMS
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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15
got Vine Street.

The type Oh which this paper Is printed Is
nom the above Foundry.-ED.
Every article necessary for a ssmplete print
ing Office furEsshed at Manufacturers prices.
Orders Tor Metal and Wood Type, selected
from any Specimen Book, filed promptly. Es-
Inmates furnished on application.
MEMPHIS AUXILIARY HOUSE
ksuphts, Tern,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-12-15
COMMERCIAL.

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16
ROVER'S PETITION.

JAMES t. FIELDS LAST roEM.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16
RULES AND REGuLlTIoNs.

l. All persons having articles lOr exhibition or
ctmpetition must secure exhibitors checks OF the
Asst citation bef re ontt ring The IN.
Minors can bee me exhibitors when their pa
rents have exhibitors checks.
g. The neld oi competition is open 20 ALL Person
IRON other counties and STAT can bect me ca hibi-
ioTs OF the tene terms as citiZons Cf this county
4. vi articles offered Tor competition must be
owned 10y the comp, uior fCT 30 days FTuits, yoge.
tnDhs, nov els, &c, must BE- grown by the compoti-
the competitor. n
.. No horse or mare VIII he eligible 10 enter Farm
crs list or county Sporting list, under trials al
n, ylous TO the Fair. -
O. hll stock must be what Il Is repTesented 10 be
on premii ms Will be forfeited.
All ARTICLES for exhibition or com )etition mugt
DC entered hy nNe oclookp m. on "Wednesday Tie
uon can be taken away before the oOso ol the Fair
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16
A City, in Four bays,

Some time ago an old prospector
named Redpath found some float rock
on the hills about ten miles from Dead
wood, Dakota, which he thought was
pure carbonate. He brought it to the
city, had it assayed, and found that it
went up to the thousands of ounces of
silver to the ton. He also showed it TO
old Colorado miners, who pronounced it
the pure stuff, and Were very anxious to
discover where it came from. There
was great deal of mystery at first, but
the secret finally leaked out, and the ex-
citement commenced. 1t was mild at
first, but i'll short time it took posses
sion of everybody, and the stampede of
the season was inaugurated. The ground
on which the discovery was made was
in wild portion of the country that had
never been prospected There were no
roads to the point, and the first crowd of
treasure hunters made their way on
horseback or afoot. They came back
with specimens of rich rock, and in n
day or two Deadwood, Central City and
Lead City were almost depopulated. A
town was laid out, lots drawn for by all
present, rules of government agreed to,
and the place named "West Virginia
City" In forty-eight hours the town
contained nearly 1000 inhabitants and
nine saloons We're in operation. On the
third day two faro banks were opened,
restaurants wee 'tarted, aud TO cap the
climax, on the fourth day the first copy
of daily newspaper, called The Carbo-
nate Reporter, was issued. Fifty build.
ings have been erected during the last
week, and as high as $500 has been paid
for building lots. The town promises to
be permanent, as there have been many
rich finds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16

except by permission OF Committee, and no premi-
ums Will bt paid IN violation OF this rule except
cXhnitOr3 u b0rscs Mares or ldings shan MT Oe
night during tAG Fiir, but must II W. them on the
ground by O'Clock each dqy.
5. No gamoling or game of chance OF any tlnu
whateyer VII be allowed urou or Ia the Vicinity Of
the fair grouuds. ana for the purpose ofpreyeut-
ing the admission Of ANY person tQ,ne grounds Win
of any VINO sbal b, any means gain admission
there Will bc license granted TO an persons enter
Ing with exhibitions, or for the purpose Cf selling
any aTircs by the librarian uf The Associ tion az
his discretion the oUiec admis ssion IS lawful and
proper upon th3 payment OF such sum as he may
determine, which lcsu5a snll De iolisited ana
the holder thereof driven from the grounds lmmcdi-
atey up n the detection by the Librarian. or upon
Information given nm by any person, OF the plec-
tlcc Of any game Of chance or gambling py the per
son holding such liccnsc. Ana without license os
aforesaid person tll DC permitted give an cN-
hibiton q any kind tor personal proit, or expose
any article for sale upon the grounds.
o. No license will ie granted to stands that sell
To- CtrTtori-AT articies exhibited, whether eat
ables not must be respected as private properly;
and any person detected In purlolnlng or lnJurlng
the m, viii be dealt with according 10 law
II. Judges appointed 10 exemine the dlnerent
classes, Will confer favor upon the Association 10y
calling at the Secretarys ofice early on thursday
morning TO obtain Instructions
49, phc reports Uf the several Judges must be
pass o upon ana approved by The Revising Commit
oc Dcfoie orders win be drawn for premlums.
% TrCm ms awarded TO persons residing out OF
noon OF the last day Of the Fair by the 1reasureron
presentation OF their proper orders.
on We inesday the grounds viii be open TO the
public ana continue open four days
No person viii be permitted 10 vote at the next
annual election OF the Ss1ciation without prOdu-
cling his membership ticket
sending classed list Of the articles they wish 70
eHhibi TO the secretary os early as possible, that
Fair, or, leave them AZ the onlcc Of n Jcn Wander
slice, where they Will be called for.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16
POetical.
G0MF0RTED.

Under the clouds the Wild winds cry
With bitter plant and moad;
Their waillng voices rise and die,
The air is filled with sob and sigh;
"But, hearts so sad and lone,
Coos love Is over alll'
Beneath the sky that bears no star
The storm-tossed waves are strewn,
A moaning waste that stretches far,
And ueep and dark the waters are;
"But, hearts that weep alone,
Gods love is under all ~
wild desert lands before me spread
with briars overgrown;
My feet the wilderness must tread,
My soul by sorrows hand be led
"But, heart that maketh moan,
God love Is through IL all.'
Oh rich, sweet, D iare, complete!
o love divine at last made knOwnl
The days go by with dying feet,
There here and there together meet,
40, hearts, no more alone,
Gods love surrounds 1t ALT"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16
Disappearance of a Mine.

at don't do to fool with giant pow
der" said an old timer in the Larime
boomerang office "It's powerful stuff.
] had ten thousand dollar mine over in
the Queen of Shelby district in 50 called
the Goshallhemlock claim. | was offered
ten thousand dollars for it, with five
thousand dollars in Sagerbrush placer
stock besides, if she opened up as well
ten feet further down. We put in blast
of giant powder, and when we went TO
make an examination we couldn't find
the Goshallhemlock with an assessor and
a search warrant. The hole was there,
hut there wasn't quartz enough to throw
at yaller dog, My idea is to sell a
mine just before you put in the giant
powder; and then if the owner wants to
blow the property into the middle of
next Chistmas, let him do it,"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16
CLASS X--DOMESTIC MANUFAC
TURES.

Judges--John X. Grotz, Supt.; Mrs.
Frank Bomboy, Miss Anna Evans.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16


"Klnd traveller, do not pass me by,
And thus poor old dog forsake;
But stop moment on your way,
And hear my woe, for PHYS sake!
'My name is Rover; yonder house
Was once my homo for many year;
Ny master loved me; every hand
CGressed your Rover, far and near.
"Thc children rode upon my back,
And could hear my praises sung:
With Joy licked their pretty feet,
AS around my shaggy sides they clung.
81 watched them while they played or slept
gave them all had TO give;
My strength was theirs irym morn till night;
For only tn IN cared 10 1--we.
"Nov | am Old, and bind, ana lame,
They've turned me out 10 die alone
Without a shelter for lay head,
without g scrap Of breed or bono.
"This morning can hardly crawl
While shiyerng in the snow and hail;
Ny teeth are dr. pping one by one;
scarce have strength to wag my tail
"l'm pals!ed grown with mortal pains,
My wihcred limbs Grc useless now;
My voice is almost gone, you see,
And can hardly make my bow.
"Perhaps you'll lead me to a shed
Where may find some friendly straw,
on which to lay my aching limbs,
And rest my hell less broken paw.
"Stranger, excuse this story long,
And pardon, pray my last appeal:
Npui, owned n doc VourepIf nnrhang
And learned that dogs, like men, can feel"
Yes, poor old Rover, come with me;
Food, with warm shelter, I'll supply
And Heaven forgive the cruel souls
Who drove you f0rlh TO sa!vU and die.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16

'Know herI" ooh, yes" 'Is she a
New Yolkerf" "Well,yes--not native.
She's New Yorker by vaccination"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16
Odd Items.
A TRAVELLERS STORY.

TRAVELLER STORY
After spending months at European
and American watering places and thou.
sands of dollars looking for health, | re-
turned home disheartened ard wretched.
] had consulted the best physicians and
travelled far and near without benefit and
expected 20 die. A friend urged trial
of Parker's Ginger Tonic. Three bot
Ties and careful diet have worked won
ders and brought me excellent health
and spirits, and you may publish my cx-
perience for the benefit of similar suffer
ers.---A Cincinnati lady.
The latest nonsense: "Wonder il q
noise annoys an oyster7"
A Niagara hackman has become
minister. Having preyed for years, he
will now endeavor to preach while.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16

THE COLUMBIAN, VOL. XIV, NO 81
COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, VOL. NLVI, NO. 2'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16

Any new or meritorous implements exhibited and
not provided for I'm the foregoing class the judges
may report the merits OF the same for premiums 10
the Revising Committee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16

Tho fruit not to bc removed untl the close Of tho
exhibition, and particular caro- to he observed by an
persons That the same Is not Injured.
CLASS IX-WINES AND LIQUORS.
Judges--John Hartman, Supt.; Joseph
Ralston, Daniel Knorr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16

All entrance fees must be paid before the entry
VIII De made. hnllanCe fee ten per cent OF purse
MOI less than four entries to make race All trials
10 be decided by the best three out OF fiye heats
Horses uollng IN the farmers 1rOt, will be eligible
10 the free TO ALL Horses eligible to the County
sporting list can enter IN the nee 10 all. The en-
tries TO the Farmers TrOt Will close at l2 O'clock
Friday noon Entries To Saturdays race VIII close
saturday at II O'Clock noon In The freeto All 2.iO
must be made or no premium will be awarded.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-09-16
CLASS XV-AGRICULTURAL I'M
PLEMENTS, MACHINERY, &C.

Judges-Iacob Harris, Supt, Emanuel
Stout, Jerry Kostenbauder.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-01
MaZeDDa.


There is no question but Mis-,
Buckingham, who opens a four
nights engagement On Wednesday
evening, is the greatest "Mszeppa'
on the stage to-day, and her horse,
James MELVILLE" the finest in his
line. Miss Buckingham and her
company have been doing splendid
business wherever they have ap-
pesred, often surprising persons in
the amusement business with the
manner in which their performances
have drawn. One thing that will
make the piece and the actors Of
especial interest to the public here. is
the fact that the popular comedian,
Frank Rae, and his highly esteemed
wife, are travelling and playing with
the company. It is seven years since
they were here, but they have neither
forgotten the people of Salt Lake nor
been forgotten by them Mr.. Rae
not only takes leading part in the
performance, but is also stage man
sger. Many thestre-goers will attend,
if for no other reason than to see Mr..
and Mrs. Rae once more. but will not
in any way be adverse to seeing the
rest OF the troupe and the piece they
perform.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-01
MALT VINEGAR, double strength,
+ At G. F. Brooks.
A Vocal Department.

After very lengthy consideration,
and after o great deal of solicitation,
it has finally been decided by the
members of the Careless Orchestra to
add q vocal or choral department to
it. 1t has been known for q long
time that many excellent vocalists Of
the city have been DESTROYS for Prof.
Careless to get up chorus, but he
has been averse to it. The solicita'
tions, however, became 30 numerous,
and it Was deemed advisable to add
vocal to the instrumental features Of
the Careless Orchestra, that it has
finally been decided upon, and will be
operated in connection with the or
ohestra. To this end circular he's
been issued and sent around to those
who are possessed Of good voices and
have expressed q wish to join such q
chorus under the direction of Prof.
Careless, inviting them to meet at Care
less music store at z. 80 on Wednesday
evening, February ID. when the
chorus or vocal department will be
organized, and thorough under
standing arrived at regarding the in
tentions of the projectors. One OBJ
iect is stated in the circular, snd that
ls to produce the works Of the grea!
masters in due course OF time, in con-
nection with the orchestral concerts.
The object is good one, and ell lovers
of music will be pleased with the
prospect of good vocal selections of
all characters and grades. in connec'
ton with the more than popular con-
certs given from time to time by the
Careless Orchestral Combination.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-01
Pr0CtAr.

As heretofore announced on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings next, the
9TH and 9Th inst, Prof. Richard A.
Proctor, the great English astrouo.
mer, will appear at the Thestre and
lecture. On Monday evening the
subject is THE Birth and Growth of
Worlds;" on Tuesday, The Life snd
Death of Worlds" Tickets can al
ready be obtained at Dwyer's, the
Walker House, and at the boxoffice
for one or FOR both nights. while there
is no extra charge for reserved seats.
The Boston Traveller says of this dis
tinguished astronomer:
1t is Prof. Proctor's good fortune that
not only is he one of the greatest of liv-
ing astronomers, but he has 8 power of
imparting knowledge that is not equslled
by any living astronomer. His style is
as lucid as the light with which he deals
so largely, and the plsinest Of observers
can 60 along with him with entire ease,
and comprehend all he says or the grand
est subject ever discussed by mortal in
telligence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-01
MORE SNOW SLIDES.
Four Men Buried Beneath, Where
They Remained Six Days.

From Wood River comes the news
of another fearful snow slide by which
four men lost their lives. The aide
occurred OF Friday, the 18th, at Rock
Creek which. is about seventeen miles
from Bellevue. Two brothers Merritt
and Ned Kelly, Jas. Bone who has
known as "Scotty," and q man
named Casey, were living in a cabin
at that point, and from appearances
three OF them were eating supper
while the other was outside and
about twenty feet from the cabin. As
no one else lived in that vicinity
nothing was known OF the occurrence
until the following Thursday, when
fifteen men went up from Bellevue
to recover the bodies, which were
found and brought into Bellevue on
Saturday lest. Two of them were
badly bruised by the timbers of the
cabin falling on them, while the
other two appeared as though they
had lived a short time but were
finally suhocated. Where the slide
came down the mountain was
narrow path not over fifty feet in
Width.
Several slides have occurred in the
vicinity of GaIens, but with little
damage, the meat house of the Gladi-
stor mining company with all their
winter supply of meat, about 1850
was demolished by snow
slide. The snow is about six feet
deep at GaleDa. and five at Ketchum.
Register.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-01
The Rose of Death !

Before the hectic flush, which has
been POLITICALLY called the "The Rose
of DEATH" appears on the wasted
cheeks, and the cough which always
precedes it, arrest them with "HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR,"
the most powerful antidote to pull
monary disease ever offered 10 the
world III any age or country. 1t il a
perfect balsam to the irritated lungs
and throat, and relieves hosrsenes9
and all affections of the breathing
apparatus with rspidity almost be-
yond belief. Sold by druggists every
where. Depot: Crittenton's Medicine
Warehouse, z Sixth avenue, New
York. Prices so cents and 81. Great
saving TO get large size.
P. P. Hszen, Cornwall, Orange
County. N. Y, writes: "HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR and
PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS both have
a good andIincreasing sale"
Pixies TooTHAcHE DROPS CUBE IN
ONE MINUTE.
All. THAT TwINGE | Why, you're
rheumatic. Seek relief instsnter
from GLEEN's SULPHUR SOAP.
HILLS HAIR AND WHISPER DYE,
Black or Brown. SOC. +