The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-08-04
LOCAL ITEMS.
The walkway tothc depot needsthe atten-
ton of the city fathers.

services ut the Methodist church in Bolivar
on Saturday and Sunday.
We deeply sympathixe with Mr.. =. s
Spicer Of E,te- D1an n Co., Memphis, OF
tho death Of his promising SON Samuel.
lie was drowned in Wolfe river last week
Major McNeol is building n block OF
three brick buildings in the rear of tbs
Bills store. E+q. Anderson & w. c. Dorion
have commenced their block and Gcnl.
Nicely and Whit Macon are pushing their
stores ahead. Bolivar is enjoying build
ing boom,
Til. last VIII and testament OF Pitaer
Miller wns probated ON Tuesday last He
nominate and appoints Francis FentrOss
Esq. his TX, cutor without bond or security.
Mr.. Feutrcss has not yet significd his ac-
ceptancc Of the trust.
Oar Exchanges state tina. Shelby, TIP
ton, Lauderdnlc, Dyer. Lake, Obon and por-
lions oi WeAilley and. II my were visi;el by
refreshing showers within the past eight or
ten days.
Elsewhere sc just and very appropriat
memorial notice OF the lamcntcd deceased,
the late Pitscr Miller. On last Sunday
morning a large concourse of the relations
and friends Of the deceased were pr,ernt at
ST. James Church To- join in the sad, solemn
service over the remains of the honured
dead Rsv. Dr. Pickett of Holly Springs
Miss, oniciated. The reverend gentleman
spoke of the unprotcnding and forceful
worth Of the decreased and stated what this
whole community we'll knewr, that lIarde |
man county never produced truer citizen
and worthier man than Pitser Miller. His |
name is houSe hold word over all this coun-
try and tn" older people who knew him well, /
refer to him and his innumerNblc gOudly /
deeds in sincere and glowing terms. This
landmarks Of oldcn and better days are
fast passing away The living should more
lovingly and tendrrly cherish tho-e vener-
able oneH in our homes and society. There
il "a sacredncss around the trembling steps
of old age. 1t ennoblr-s the living to strew
Tn. path Of The agel with evidences Of care
fu!, tender love Mr.. Millr to tho last wis
the object of the most afectionats attention
by his family and friends. lie was buried
in the Polk cemetery and soon marble
shaft will monument his resting place to
tell after generations that under It's shadow
sleeps the dust Of one Of the trucrt and no
blcst men. To his family We offer SINGER
est coincidence.
The drought is very severe in this
section.
On Monday Casey Savage gave
bond as county trustee.
We have an able article on the
New Road Law for next issue.
Prof. Futrall reports from Frank
linville N. G. that ciopia.e very short
Henry Campbell, who was killed
by Wilson, was buried on Sunday af-
ternoon.
Don't forget to attend the Immi-
grafton Convention in Jackson on next
Wednesday The delegates go free.
Prof. Kimbrough of the Middle
ton Institute called. He is a stirring
and faithful teacher.
w. J. Rogers and T. f. Dunbar ;
of the Valley called The latter will ,
soon leave for Z. Z. University.
Frank Lambeth was very i'll last :
week, sudden attack of congestion.
DIR. Sasser, under the direction of
providence. pulled him through. We
are glad to hear of his recovery.
We arc sorry to hear of the i'll
health of Esq. J. w. Wilkes of Cedar
Chapel. DR. Smith is prescribing rest :
for this enterprising man. Fine med /.
icine; he needs it.
Last Friday witnessed one of the :
most remarkable feats in the way of
railway work that has ever beee achi
eyed in this country of railways
The Henderson Institute, Hen
derson, Tenn, is one of the most
justly celebrated colleges of our
country. Read the advertise
ment.
Rev. VIM. q. Ready preached
morning and evening of last Sab
bath at the Presbyterian church.
He is a profound scholar and a
man of splendid intellect.
Remember the election of School l
director to-day. Vote for Jesse Nor '
ment lie will make a most efficient a
director. {
w. w. Lockman, Of Gainesville
claims that he was the first one to see
the late comet. He saw it on the eve =,
ming of June, both. He has written
10 II. w. Warner, Rochester, New /,
York, for the prize of 5000.
Mrs. Ada 7. Murphy, widow of
William Murphy, died at. Eureka !.
Springs, Ark, Monday Mrs. Murphy =
was most excellent lady and much
like by her circle Of aequaintances. :
The Toons Institute opened with
sixty pupils Excellent beginning.
Prof Hudson is TO be congratulated.
Miss Sallie Young is employed as an
assistant She is most cultivated t
and intelligent young lady =