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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-02-24
LETTERS PROM THE PEOPLE.
CEDAR CHAPEL, TEnN.. ,
February 81, 1881. !

CEDAR CHAPEL, Tenn,
February 81, 1881.
Editor BULLETIN: In your issue Of
January 9th Fsse a communication
from "Bustiedss. Or some other kind
of an Internal "cuss, dealing some
what satirically with our village and
community. Now, we do not pretend
to say who this malicious defamer is,
nor are we uneasy as to what may be
thought by those, whip have read bis
article and are acquainted
with our people. As to the CONNER
cial business, it is toIerabIy good. and
I presume our clerks are able to sleep
as much as they see proper, without
consulting Dir. "Busticuss. As to
our academy, it will compare favor
ably with any institution OF learning
in the county, Notwithstanding the
foul and low-dOwn insinuations of
"Busticuss." AS to our docto. s, they
may be as thick here as sinners i'll
purgatory, but that is not matter for
''Busticuss" to consider, for all the
doctors have right to come here if
they see proper to do so. As for the
fishing lake referred to, it is nothing
but tadpole pond of small dimen-
sions, wherein that s'Busted Cuss"
ought to be made to 'ssoak his head"
As for the gentleman with a clean
shirt on, we can say he is a Christian,
scholar, and a gentleman, and any
base insinuations against his good
name are herewith hurled back
vita double force upon the impudent
enunciator. No, Mr. Editor, We are
not content to bear the shameful sar-
casms heaped upon us in the commu-
nieation of ''Busticuss," and as you
allowed the publication of same in
your paper, We think it but right that
you should allow us the privilege of
replying through the same columns.
We are mo wing along quietly at pres
ent; considerable sickness in the
neighborhood Hardelnan Bishop is
still confined to his room. VIM.
Doyle is quite sick with typhoid fever.
Miss Josie Moore has recovered from
a severe attack of illness w. T.
HazlewOod, postmaster, still attends
promptly to the United States mail at
this place.
1t is thought that some of the an
ticipated marriages in this community
will lie deferred until spring. Plenty
of mud, rain, and slush generally.
Wonder if ''Busticuss" has heard any
thing from old SoPs consultation YETI
From his proposition to compromise at
so and 4, We presume he Is high
tax democrat Don't he shake the
"fllin'" lively for Congressman
Moore? We are fearful if he doesn't
be little more careful in his commu-
nlcatlOns to the BULLETIN that he
will be fit subject to send OFF to
Moore's sanctum to spend a few mis-
cradle days himself We will add
nothing more at present, further than
to say that we trust "Busticuss" will
look to the Lord and be dismissed;
attend to his own business and let
other peoples alone If he don't he
might accidentally regret his course.
Ne are disposed to be peaceable and
quiet, but enough of such thing is
enough, and any more might make
even your humble servant come to the
front. Yours truly,
DANTE.
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takes in the cold North State" We
are glad to have North Carolina citi-
zens IN our midst. We think they
viii help to build up the cause of
Christianity. as well as the free and
subscription school system. Schools
we want, need, and must have, or
grow up in ignorance. Let US 60 to
work at once and continue to work.
Do we expect our children to rear
this great pyramid? No, ind,el. We
must take the first step, and then our
sons and daughters will follow us;
when our journey is ended they will
take this good work in their hands
and carry it out. Let us not fail to
educate our children.
TPSO FACTO.
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ST. James Hall.

Second Session I'D Quarter),
1851, begins at o'clock
WEDNESDAY, EB. 9th.
Thorough instruction in all de
partments, and kindly care be
slowed on pupils entrusted to US.
Pupils, old and new, are re
Quested to be in their places the
first day to organize classes.
Apply to Rev. j. n. Lee, D. D.
Rector. 2 3 If
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OBITUARY.

Died at her late residence in the
18th district near Middleton, Feb, 3,
1881. Mrs Sarah H. Brown in her
sevcnty-ninth year. This venerable
and devoted christian woman had been
a member IF the Methodist church for
many years and always exemplified
in her daily walk consistent holy
walk She leaves four children to
mourn her death. She died in full
hope of blissful resurrection.
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Special Announcement.

We take pleasure in announcing that
we have made arrangements with the
publisher of the Chicago WEEKLY
News which enable us to club that
paper with the BOLIVAR BULLETIN
at the very low price of $500 per
year, trifile over the regular price Of
the BULLETIN alone. This is beyond
question the first time that metrOpo-
Titan weekly has been brought within
the reach of subscribers at so small an
additional price.
For this comparatively small amount
our readers can place themselves in
command of the whole situation. All
events Of interest, local. national and
foreign, will be presented completely
and promptly by one or the other of
these publications The single feat
ure of tull and trustworthy Chicago
market quotations will be worth, to
many Of our readers, more than the
additional amount involved in the
clubbing arrangement. To those who
are not familiar with the character of
the CHiCAGo News, We would say it
Is the best representative of indepen-
dent journalism in the West.
The WEEKLY News is large eight
column folio, "cram full' of telegraph
and general news, short and pithy edi-
torials on the topics of the day, writ
ten in familiar yet incisive style, and
in all its departments evidently aims
to give facts in few words, without the
verbiage and fine writing which render
so many of the large metrop Titan
journals "a WEAKNESS to the flesh"
Facts, not words, appear to be its
motto.
We trust that all our readers will
avail themselves OF this unusual OPP
portuuity of securing Chicago week
ly paper at so trifiing cost.
Specimen copies of the CHICAGO
WEEKLY NEWS may be seen at this
Office.
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LOCAL ITEMS.


The roads are improving.
Cotton is coming in pretty freely.
Capt. Jackson Kirk1nan is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Paul T. Jones.
In another column read the lines
dedicated to the new arrivals.
Prof. Futrall called. He has
forty students down with the measles.
Mrs. w. s. Cochrane of Somer-
Vile is in town. Hope this visit will
improve her health.
We are glad to say that Genl
Nicely is impoving. He is once more
ON the street.
-Esqr John w Wilkes, of Cedar
Chapel, called. lie has been very i'll.
Glad to see HIM out.
Roy. J. w. Harris and lady of
Byhalia Miss, have been on q visit to
their home ones IN town.
That praying band of deyout
women made things warm in some of
our saloons last week.
MIR. Jones of O. X. Landing has
captured one of the best girls in the
county. Miss Matte Cheshier viii
make him noble wife.
The Presbyterian ladies held a
pleasant and profitable feast at the
Fentress House on Saturday night,
last.
At o'clock on tomorrow evening
the Rev Geo. M. Savage will deliver
an address at ICONS on Education.
We hope this learned professor viii
have large audience.
Luke Darlington, G. A. Miller,
DR. Jim Nicely and Austin Statler are
each rejoicing over big twelve-poun-
der boy. Girls at discount. A war
must be coming.
Next Tuesday, March LIST DR.. r:
j. Dishman, dentist, will visit White
vile and be prepared to do all kinds OF
dental work. He win remain several
days.
"A most pleasant socia! enter tain
ment and magic lantern exhibition
were held at the residence of Rev. Mr.
Park on Tuesday evening. The old
and young enjoyed the Inequalities Of
this highly christian family.
The next Lecture of the "Home
Course" will be on Friday evening
March 4th (next week) by Rev. JOIN
S. Park, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church. Subject, Progress, =,
theme in unison with the spirit o
the times.
Mr.. Nj. f. House, of Franklin
Tenn, reached Bolivar on Tuesday
en- route TO the New Orleans Mard
Gras and while here he was summoned
to return by the sudden and accident
al death of his uncle, Mr.. Mansfieb
House, whe was killed by passing
train near Franklin on Monday eve
ming.
The Ladies' Aid Society of til
Bolivar Methodist church have o
hand at the residence of Mrs. Acto
and at Mrs. Fhos. Crawford's, larg
assortment of ladies' and children
clothing for sale, cheap. Call an
get supply, and thus help a goo
work. Miss Mag. West has charg
Of the cravat department, so tn
young gentlemen will please call o
her and get nobby one.
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PINE Tor, Tenn,
February 10. 1881


ENRON BULLETIN: / have long
been a reader of your valuable jour
nal, and am yet glad TO see it make
appearance at our home. We claim
that cur country is in a prosperous
condition. We have prosperous
and thriving school at Bray's Mil
Academy, conducted by Miss Mollie
Burkhead, a worthy and competent
young lady of Montezuma, Tenn.
The commOdious building known as
the Academy" is situated in beau
tiful grove, and surrounded by many
handsome dwellings.
H. w. Siler, Esq, a worthy citizen
of Moore county, n. c., has cmi-
grated to this neighborhood, bringing
with him lovely wife and five Prom
ising children, Joseph Siler has also
emigrated from Chatham county, N.
| c., bringing with him a wife and five
children, They are well satisfied
and say. our country far exceeds tn,
old State, and that they can make 8
living here with half the labor that i
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LAWS OF NEws9APERs.

]. Subscribers who do not give ex-
press notice to the contrary are consid-
cred rs wishing to continue their sub
eription.
Z. If subscribers wish their papers
stopped, publishers may continue ID
send them uuth charges are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse
to take their papers from the post office
or places wher.. they are sent, they are
held responsible until they settle THEN
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.
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MARRIED.

JONES CHESHIER-At the res
idence of the brides father, w. d.
Cheshier, near MiddIeburg, on the
23d of February, 1881, Mr.. NJ. T.
JOKES, of o, (. Landing, Miss, and
MISS MATTE CHEsHIER, Rev. G. w.
Wilson officiating.
FLEMING -WARRRN-At the resi-
dence of the brides mother, in Boil
var, on the 23d of February, 1881,
Mr.. J. c. FLEMING, of Collierville,
Tenn, and Miss IDA WARREN, Rev
J. w. Harris officiating.
YANCEY- WILLIAMs-At st
James Church, on Thursday, Fet
18th, 1881, Mr.. R. H. YAYcEY, o
Somerville, and MISS IRENE VII
LIAMs, of Bolivar, Rev. w. G. Ora,
officiating. Attendants-Mr. Thos
w. Hobson and Miss frankie Smith
Mr.. Frank Williams and Miss Eddi
Fentress; Mr.. w. G. Burton and Mis-
julia Upshaw; Mr.. J. w. Bailey ant
Miss. Minnie Nicely; Mr.. L. D. Siege
and Miss Fannie Jones; Mr. Wm
Hayes and Miss Allie Wood. "a larg
number of friends and relatives of tn
contracting parties were present t
witness the interesting celebration
The groom is thetalented editor of tn
Someryille Reporter, and the brid
one of the most attractive ladies i
Bolivar. They left that day for Son
erville with the best wishes Of host {
friends.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures DIX
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THE NEW ARRIVAL.

[Respeetfully dedicated to The recent nun not S
new arrivals" ia Bohgar-l
MA.
a charming little tiddy i9dy bit OF mother ;
bliss,
tiny toddles, sweet as flowers Of spring;
A precious popsy wopsy-give its NANNY,
den, a kiss
A pretty darling i'-y witsy tingi
PA
So shafs the little fellow! Hm! 4 healthy
looking chap;
Another mouth to feed, as sure as fate!
No, wife, don't consider that his eoming's
miEhap,
But still could have done with less than
eight.
BROTHER.
Ny eyed Isthat the babyl What a jolly little
pupil
But say, ma, wherever is its nose?
And I say, father, BY and by, when he gets
more grown up;
He'll wear my worn-out jackets, sup
pose.
UNCLE.
Another Well thank goodness, am not a
married. mani
What Don's think him pretty No, I
don't.
To keep him from the workhouse you must
do the best You can;
Don't think that III assist you-for 1
won'u
DOCTOR.
How are We getting on to-day? trust we
soon zhali mend.
We mustn't think we're strong just yet,
you know;
We'd better take something which this
afternoon I'll send.
And Lei ne sor-hum-ha-sb, yes-just
so.
Hes lovely, that he il. munll See them
sturdy little legsl
He's twice the size of Lady smither's
third;
And, when he comes q cutting OF his little
loosely pegs,
He'll he man, he will, upon my worI.
NEIGUBOR4
On, yes, dear, he looks healthy, but you
mustn't trust TO that
1 do not wish, Of course, your hopes to
dash,
But when 1 see tender babe, so ruddy,
strong, and fat,
I--look, dear, on his face! Is that a rash2
MA (ds eapo).
A charming tIddy iddy bit of mothers bliss,
A tiny toddles, sweet as flowers of spring;
A precious popsy woPsy-give its nanny,
den, kiss
A pretty darling itsy witsy tingI
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The Reason

Why, I. w. Harper's Nelson Coun-
ty Whisky is preferred above all other
Brands is because it is the most regu-
lar and most perfect Product, incon-
testably ever made. A long expert
ence in the manufacture of the Harper
the large Capital of the DistiIIer
which enables him to hold his Whisky
until it has fully matured, together
with the fact that the Whisky is
bought by and shipped to US, direct
from the Distillery accounts for the
unvarying satisfaction it has given
those best educated to a fine Wits
ky
Moore & Harvey, Agents, Bolivar
d. J. Jones, Agent, ICONS.
Baird & Bro. Agents, Hickory Val
ley:
- Wood taken in payment for Bul
-, .-,, l,-..;, pin .
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DANTE.

TERRELL, Texas, !
February IS, 1881.
Mr.. EDITOR: Thinking you would
like to hear from the
LONE STAR STATE,
I will send yol a few items, hoping
you will give me space in your inter
esting and ever welcome paper I left
Salisbury February End, and arrived
in Terrell February Sd; met with q
hearty welcome by my many friends
from old Hardemsn, all of whom seem
pleased with their homes, and hopes
buoyant. This is, I think, desirable
country for the working man; the land
produces abundantly, and the town is
building up very fast; water good and
plentiful, there being feveral artesian
wells in this place. Owing to the in
elemency of the weather, there has
not been any small grain sown, and
there is yet some cotton in the fieldg.
The farmers intend planting the worm
proof seed this year: There was fire
in Terrell Monday, the 18th, caused
by starting a fire with coal oil.
SIX BUSINESS HOUkE5
were burned. Three "boys" from
old Hardeman passed through Terrell
this morning going to Egypt, Texas.
AS brevity has been said to be the
"soul of wit, l subscribe myself
3CINcY. -.
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Z y,
Tenn
No. IL 80. No. 1891.
Martin More Martin Moore
Vs. vs.
D. ". I.arran and TE. Upsi,aw and
/ w / Armistesd & II Polk. w TArmistea1
/ Y VIRTUE If two separate writs Of
- venditioni exponas in the above causes,
to me directed, from the Hon CTcuit Cour;
| OF Iiardeman county, Tenn, at the Nov,m-
| Der term the reOf. 1880, ! will sell to the
highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse
door, IN the town Of Bolivar, ON
SATURDAY, MARCH y, 1881,
the following described real estate, to-wi
4 lot lying in IIardenian county, Tenn,
IN Folks addition To the town of Bolivar
west OF the Mississippi CENTRAL railroad
depot, and adjoining The depot grounds,
being the lot in the p'al OF said Polk addi-
ton which les FIR hest south in the V
| formed by the depot land and Jones street.
known as lot No - on said pl.u. levied
on as the property of D. w. Parrap; also IN
undivided interest of one-haf b,3ong ny 10
w. I. Armistead in tract of $50 acres Of
land, the other half of which belongs 70 /.
Bills, purchased by said Bills and Arnlis-
tead of L. IL. Wood, cx'r of j. H. Bills.
deceased, and described rs 5 | )wf tO-wii:
Being portion of 236 acres conveyed by
trustees of the East Tennessee University
to J. H. Bills, and all of Al acres conveyed by
a. Miller to said Bills, being part of
grant %, % to East Tennessee University
in Tenth Surveyors district, range and 3,
section 4, beginning at stake, the north
cost corner OF 2OO acres conveyed by the
trustees East Tennessee University to w.
Nuekolls, ON L. Willoughby's south boun-
dairy line, runs east with the same 541 poles
to IL sweet gum, the northwest corner OF
100 acres sold by J. Fl. Bills to T. q. Pat
rick; then south with Pntrick'5 west boun-
dairy line 100 poles to his southwest corner,
then east With Patrick's south boundary
line $50 poles to a stake, Holly and Red
Oak pointers; then south 81 poles, passing
the northeast corner of A acres sold BY
Miller TO Bills; then with east boundary Of
said ii acres south 10, east 81 poles to
southeast corner OF said A acres; thYn west
134 poles, passing the southwest corner of
said a acres, in all 1861 poles to Vim.
Nuckolls' southeast corner; then north 224i
poles to the beginning.
Levied on the property of w. T, Arm
istead W. W. FARLEY, Sheriff.
2-I7-4t
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NOTICE.

State of Tennessee, ! County Court.
Hsrdeman County. Jan. Term, 1881.
Ordered by the court that the sheriff
summon the following persons to be
and appear at the Courthouse, on the
third Monday in March, 1881, then
and there to serve as jurors at Circuit
Court, to-wit:
DISTRICTS.
No. 1-R. L. Andrews, T. j. Camp.
No. Nv. A. Justice, n. Ii. Dun
lap.
No. al. W. Bass, Ed. Blaylock.
No. Nv. NJ. Johnson, S. G.
Needham.
No. 5-S. H. Clinton. Alex. White.
No. 81. A. Mckenzie, H. NJ.
Polk and VIM MoKinnie.
No. II. P. Mashburn, W. F.
Prewitt.
No. 8-Jaspor Hizer, w, T. Dun
can.
No. John D. Ussery, R. W.
Smith.
No. 1O-J.,C. Russell, Nicely Cal
lahan.
No. 11-Frank Lambeth, R. P.
Alexander.
No. 12-W. P. Macon, z T. simp,
son.
No. 18-M. H. Jernigan, G. P
Vaughan.
No. 14-F. NJ. Hooper, John Tay.
Tor.
No. Isl. NJ. johnson, J. W.
Henderson.
No. 16-T. NJ. Henry, R, G. Day.
No. Nv. T. F. Thomson, H.
C. Hornbuckle.
No. 18-Wm. Rush, J. ]. Siler.
No. 1O-H. L. Moore, Abe Ken
nedy, Jr.
Oficers-Eli spurlin and D. G.
Sauls.
a copy; Attest:
w. C. DoRroN, Clerk.
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CoTT0N-AIiddiing........................ :.


COTTON-Middling 10 L0wSIiddIing SO
HIDES-GTeen to ~ cents Dry II to 15cts
BUTTER-20 cents Eggs 1919 cents Chickens 22cts
TURKEYS-5O 10 IS cents.
SEED OATS-65 TO 20 cts.
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The Bolivar public school will be
opened on Monday.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents
Malaria.
Eugene Bond ofSomerville passed
through Bolivar en- route to jackson,
on an important mission. 1t will be
Mrs. Bond soon.
ReoFs Gilt Edge Tonic cures Foyer
and Ague.
H. Kahn & Sons have received
their spring supply of Evitt & Bros.
celebrated Custom made shoes, for
Ladies and children. Every pair
warranted.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores the
Appetite.
Rev. DR.. Lee serves an Episcopal
mission ut Milan twice month. The
doctor is a great "orker. Success to
him.
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Wood taken in pay for BULLETI>
subscription.
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Wood taken in payment for Bul
etin subscription. Bring it on.
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4 Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures pxs
pepsia'
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SHERLFPS SALE.

In the Circuit Court Of Hardemau County,
Tenn.
No. - 80. No. 1891.
Martin Mere Martin Moore
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[BespeetEully dedicated to The recent mum ,re, S
new arrivals ia Boligar-1
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MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENTS
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D. ". I'arran and T. E. Upsllaw an
w I Armistesd & II Polk. w. T Armistea.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27
Moving Forward.

We are moving on as nation, politi
cally, morally and intellectually. What
was our county a little more than three
centuries ago but a vast wild territory
| inha bited only by animals and the un.
cultivated savage? How different to-day
The trod-of the iron horse is heard in
every part of its wide domain. Once
rude barges were only constructed, but
now grand ships moved, by the propel-
ling force of steam, guided by the polar
izing ore, pillow the mighty deep. The
press groans under the weight of printed
matter, and messages are conveyed with
lightning speed to all lands, as the great
telegraph wires unite continent to con-
tinent. We are progressing intellectu-
ally. Formerly the light of science
was confined to small class of indi.
viduals; now all, rich and poor, high
and low, have alike the same oppor-
tunities of intellectual Improvement. In
situations of learning OF every class are
being founded, and step by step We are
ascending the mountain of knowledge,
finding new beauties at every advance.
MAN is searching the bowels of the
earth for more information, and making
new discoveries in the heavens; yet the
great ocean of truth lies undiscovered
before him, and we will continue to adj
vance age after age until it shall be
further traversed. We are advancing
politically. A century ago we were in
subsection of Mother England, but we're
freed by the blood of our honored
fathers, and live to bless their memories
that we are free nation. Still a cruel
curse remained, but now liberty and
freedom are vouchsafed 10 all, making
an area in the progress of our gov
eminent and the civilization Of our ma
ton. We are also progressing morally,
although we are wont to believe that the
world is growing more wicked every day,
but mark the many institutions Of be-
nevolence which have been founded and
are still springing mp, for the protection
of the poor and afflicted. Freedom of
thought and speech is enjoyed by all, and
in spite of this, or, perhaps for this rea-
son, we are religious nation. Gas sci
ence and religion advance they mingle
their waters in one broad stream and
bless the world" If they continue to
advance in the way Of truth, we shall be
able to pitch our tents in yet higher
climes, on flames eternal camping
ground"