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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
A COUNTRY THANKSGIVING.

Ay, good man, close the great barn door:
The mellow harvest time is DER!
The earth has given her treasures meet
Of golden corn and hardened wheat
You and your neighbors well have wrought,
AND OF the summer bounty caught;
Won from her smilos and from her tears
Nuch goods, perhaps, for many years
You come tribute now to pay
Inc bells proclaim Thanksgiving Day.
Wen have you sown well have you reaped;
And of the riches you have heaped,
You think. perhaps. that you will give
A part, that others, too, may live.
But # suoh argument you use,
Your nlggard bounty ] refuse.
No gifts you ON the altar lay
In any sense are given away
Lot rings from Heaven a voice abroad:
who helps Gods poor doth lend the Lord"
What is your wealth2 He'd have you know
To have it, you must let it go.
Think you the hand by Heaven struck cold
VIII yet have power TO clutch its goldf
shrouds have no pockets, do they say?
Behold, / show you then the way
Wait not till death shall shut the door,
But send your cargoes on before.
Loi he that giveth OF bis hoard
To help Gods poor doth lend the Lord.
To-day. my brethren-1O not wait;
YOndcr stands Dame Kelly's gate;
And would you build a mansion fair
In Heaven, send your lumber there.
Each stick that on her wood-pile lies
May raise a dome beyond the skies;
You stop the rents within her walls,
And yOnder rise your marble halls;
For every pane that stops the wind
There shineth one with Jasper lined
Your wealth Is gone, your form lies cold,
But IN the city paved with gold
Your hoard Is held in hands Divine;
II bears a name that marks it thine.
Behold the bargain ye have made;
With usury the debt is paid
No moth doth eat, no thieves do steal,
No suffering heart doth envy feel.
Ring out the vpordsz Who of his hoard
Doth help Gods poor doth lend the Lordl
Go get your CarRoas under way;
The bells ring out Thansgiving DayI
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

a YOUNG swell stood in the vestibule 81
theater scowling savagely at a countrynan
near by who had been staring at him for sew
me Tor, anyhowl" Z" Wal stranger y replied
the granger, give been a sizin' You up purity
well fur a second or so, and I wouldn't t3ke
you, just as you stand, at any price-unless ]
was awful hard up for fertilizing material
AZ. T. Commercial Advertiser
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
%-S

Owing to the rapid increase in num-
Der of speculative matrimonial, birthday
and short endowment insurance eompa-
MES in the Southern States, and the ac-
tivity displayed in establishing agencies
nOrthward, the Insurance Commission
ers of several Western States have issued
circulars warning the public against
these schemes, and giving notice that
persons acting as agents will be prose-
cuted for violating the insurance laws Of
the respective States.-N. 7. San.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

"A court at Providence, r. l., de-
cides that poor work from q profession
ally good workman can legally COM
mand no pay. A jewelry firm some
time ago advertised for an expert locket-
maker and Henry McTurner appeared,
confidently claiming ability to satisfy
them. He made wretched lockets, how
eV n, and was discharged unpaid, and
Judge Blackwood decided that the de-
PENDANTS owed him nothing.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

THE VoLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, win
send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Yoltaio
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men young or old who are af-
ficted with nervous debility, lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration of health and manly vigor
Address as above. N. B.-No risk is incurred
as thirty days trial is allowed.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

"A curious accident recently OCCUR
red in Rushford, Allegany County, N. Y.
While thrashing machine was in mo-
ton dog walked over the rod which
connects the power with the separator,
and the bushy hair of his tail became
wound around the rod, and the dogs
tail was completely severed from bis
body. 1t cost his life.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

"A passenger in a Boston street car
pulled the vest button of the conductor
and was surprised to hear a bell ring.
A new device for stealing fares was thus
discovered. Bell punches are used on
that line, and the old plan of carrying q
small gong in the palm of the hand to
strike when pretending to puch a slip
has become dangerous. So the plan of
concealing the gong in the vest and con-
Meeting it with button was invented.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
-Heraldrv in France has invaded the

-Heraldry IN france has invaded the
garden. At country seats the gardeners
form a design of flowers representing
the arms or monogram of the master. of
the house. In some of the parks be-
longing to Legitimists, gigantic aeur-de-
Iys are designed, and while wall fruit is
growing, the gardeners cut out in paper
The monogram and crest, and glue the
design on to the peaches or the nectar
ines with some light paste. When the
fruit is ripe, the paper is taken away,
and the outlines remain imprinted on
the velvetY skin of the peach.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

Judge j. T. Bossier, of St Tammany parish,
La, and of the State Legislature, thus ex-
pressed his opinion to one OF our representa-
tives: Il have found St. Jacobs Oil to be very
efIicacious in sprains and bruises. In my
opinion there is no oil or liniment equal to it. -
--Neao Orleans (La.l TINES Democrat
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
Cured of Drinking.

"A young friend of mine was cured of an
Unsuitable thirst for liquor, which had so pros
trated him that he was unable to do any BUSH
ness. He was entirely cured by the use Of
Hop Bitters. 1t allayed all thlt burning
thirst; took away the appetite for liquor;
made his nerves steady, and he has remained
sober and steady man for more than two
years, and has no desire to return to his cups
/ know of a number of others that have been
cured of drinking by it''-From a leading
Railroad O1leiaI Chicago, nl.-Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

So" Wise men say nothing in dangerous
times" Wise men use nothing in dangerous
diseases but the bestand most approved reme-
dies. Thus Kidney Wort is employed uni
versally in cases Of diseased liver, kidney and
bowels. it will cost you but trife to try it,
and the result viii be most deIightfuL
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
Nothing Like 1t.

No medicine has ever been known so effect
ual in the cure Of all those diseases arising from
an impure condition of the blood as SCOvIII's
SARsAPARILLA OR BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP for
the cure of Scrofula, White Swellings, Rheu-
matism, Rimples, Blotches Eruptions, Vene-
real Sores and Diseases, Consumption, Groitre,
Boils, Cancers, and all kindred diseases. 1t
puriies the system, brings color 60 the CHECKS
and restores the sufferer to a normal condition
of health and vigor
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

In the treatment Of nervous diseases Is now
taking place. DR.. c. w. Benson, Of Balti-
more, many years ago discovered a sure rene
dy in his Celery and ChanOmile Pills-they
have had wonderful sale and success. They
nervous headache, neuralgia, dyspepsia, sleep
lessHess, and all nervous diseases. All dru =
gists keep them. Price, so cents per box. Two
boxes for 81, six for $780, free by mail on re-
ceipt Of price. DT.C. w. Benson. Baltimore, Nd
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

WE are curious to know how many feet 90
to make mile in the estimation OF the la
dies, for the reason that we never met lady
who didn't wear shoes mile too big for her.
- BarlfngtoN Haankege
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
BURGLARS 0UtWittHd F!

A simple sure and durable wuWGHAHR-PWOOF
LOCK ATTACHMENT. IL can be readily attachedto
any lock and securely fQsCnH the door a be
unlocked fron the tsisr j. takes the place Of bolts
and DEFACE THE DOOR OR CASING Every
house viii buy one or more AS-lN = NtNtE ~ for
Address Kendall a. CO.. 80 AGENCY EMPORIUM -
Room No. age OntaEfo Street Cleveland. Ohio
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

THE result OF my use Of st, Jacobs on for
rheumatism is II have been recommending
it ever since, says the Mayor of Chicago, Hon.
Carter Fl. Harrison, in the Chicago Tssaes.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

THE paper-hanging business is a bad one
for it always sends man to the wall.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

%Women that have been bedridden for years
have been completely cured by the use of
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

EEy- Faded articles of all kinds restored to
their original beauty by Diamond Dyes. Per-
feet and simple. 10 ce ts at all druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
GIenn's Sulphur Soap.

PLEAsANTER by far: To pay your addresses
than your debts.--Tlae fudge.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

WHEN powder magazine blows up, it can,
we suppose, be called flash literature --New
JeTSeg k1tteYgDFiSe.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

STRAIGHTEN old boots and shoes with Lyons
Patent Heel StifTeners and wear them again.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

IT rains alike on the Just and the unjust
and on the just ma My because the unjust
have borrowed their umbrellas. --Rart1or
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists selIit. Csc.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

ANT1-FAT is a very distant relative to Olga,
the Queen of Greece.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

MEN who have money to loan take the
greatest possible interest in their business.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

DON'T DIE IN THE HOUSE. Rough on Rats. "
Clears out rats, mice, reaches bed-bugs. 15c.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

A PRINTER, turned lawyer, knows what a
good case is
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

ANY old bachelor viii shrek for a better
half when a counterfeit fifty cent piece Is
showed on him.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

CAPITAL. punishment: Shutting the refrac-
tory lad in the closet where the preserves are
kept.-T'he JleCtge.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

"BUcHUPAIBA" Quick, complete cure, all
annoying Kidney Diseases. 81.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

Use it When your skin breaks out in pimPles.
Hills Hair Dye, black or brown, 30 cts.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

Fritz thinks that pair Of corsets is moth
ing more nor less than waist basket. -Sgra-
cdLse Herald
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
A Revolution

THE Song Of Solomon: So he1lep me graz
shus, dot coat fits you like de baper on de
wallis -P2fck
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
Personally

THE right kind of a dog in a yard is a ter
rier to evil dOers.-N. o. Fieaylane
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

REDDING's Russia SaIve is unequaled for
chilbains chapped hands, frost bites, etc Try it.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16
TRY the new brand, Spring Tobacco .

Why was the Brooklyn bridge paintedl To
cover the steeL-N. Y. Post
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

How're Practise by A. NJ. Pupin. is q capital little
guide book for teachers and scholars, ana euch na
every practical teacher viii like % have. Mailed
for 80 cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-11-16

6yTARBARD IRISH HEADINGS AND
y RECITATIONS.-Be pieces I'm prose and
verse. . cts. Any neWsdealer or bookseller
, 1882-01-20
An Irishman at Home.

Nasby paints the following doleful
picture of the Irishman as he appears off
the stage and on his native heath: The
Irishman has not only no short-tailed
coat, but he considers himself fortunate
if he has any coat at all. He has what
10y courtesy may be called trowsers, but
the vest is NTH. He has no comfort
able woolen stockings, nor is he pos
sessed of the regulation stage shoes. He
does not sing, dance or laugh, for he has
no place to sing, laugh or dance in. He
is moving pyramid of rags. man
who cuts bog all day from daylight to
dark, whose diet consists of a few pota.
toes twice day lis not much in the humor
for dancing all night, even were there D
place for him to dance in. And as for
lollity, man with land agent watch
ing him like hawk to see how much
he is improving his land, with the char
liable intent of raising the rent, if by
any possibility he can screw it out of
him, is not in the mood to laugh. sing,
dance, or "hurroo." One might as we'll
think Of laughing at funeral. Ireland
Is one perpetual funeral. The CHASTITY
procession is constantly passing. There is
is unquestionably a stfund OF humor in
the Irishman which would be delightful
could it have proper vent. You hear
faint tones OF it as it is, but it is in the
minor key, and very sad. 1t always has
a flavor Of frack.rent in it, taste of starry
alton, suggestion of eviction and death
by cold and hunger on the roadside. II
isn't cheerful. had much rather have
the Irishman silent than to hear this
remnant of jocularity which is alway:
streaked with blood.
, 1882-01-20
Where the Train Was.

There were dozen of us waiting at
the station near S;rashurg, Va. for the
noon train, Every one had cut his din
der short 10 catch lhe train, but the hour
arrived - tive-ten - twenty minutes
passed, and then everybody wondered
what had happened. The ticket agent
was also the telegraph operator. He
was Il young fellow about twenty, i'll
grained and supercilions, but lmpatience
oyercame the fear of him, and a woman
stepped to the window ana asked:
"ls the train late?'
"Um!' he growled in reply,
How late is it,
"Umw
This finished her, aud she resumed
her seat. Five minutes more slipped
away, and very solemn.looking man,
carrying a solemn-looking carpet bag,
advanced from his corner and began:
Train Is late, isn't it,"
"Ycs."
"How late is it,"
"Um."
What's the cause of it,"
NOauswer.
He hung around minute longer, and
then solemnly marched back to his seat
and gave someone else chance to get
bluffed. After the fifth one had been
turned away, short, grizzly headed
man, who had been whiting shingIe
on the platform and softly humming
1--WE Won't Go Home Till Morning" en-
tered the waiting room, looked up at the
clock and then sauntered to the ticket
window and queried
"Whar's that train?"
The Young man was looking over some
freight bills, and he did not raise his
head
"Whar's that train?" repeated the
whittier, in louder voice.
The agent looked up for second, but
let his eyes fall without answer.
''Whar's that train?" shouted the pas.
senger as he brought his fist down on the
shelf
No answer.
After waiting ten seconds he walked
out doors, turned to the right and sud
denly entered the ticket office, through
the freight house. Walking straight up
to the agent, he reached over the table
and seized him, pulled him across like
streak of lightning, and as he gave him
a shake and jammed him into corner,
he called out:
"Whar in thunder and blazes is that
ar train9"
cts a coming" gasped the agent.
"When-whar-w which 2"
"In about t-twenty minutes
"What made 'er late ?"
'"The engine broke down at Winches.
ter"
''Then why in Crocket's name didn't
you say so in the furst place. Young
man take squar' look at me! l amt
purity, nor genteel nor sanity, but I'm
plumb up and down and mean bizness!
When man asks me how hogs ar sellin'
I'm goin' to gin him civil answer if it
cracks three ribs, and when / ask you
why that dog-goned old bullgine hasn't
snorted in you've got to hear me or down
comes your trestle works Do you catch
on?"
"Y-yes-certainly- y-train's behind time
be here soon-of c.course-yes-of
course"
Then the solemn man rose up, took
his hat in his hand and passed it around
for money, and we felt like raising
million dollars for the solid man as
token of our love and reverence. De
troit Free Press.
, 1882-01-20
A Truthful Witntss.

"Do You know the prisoner well?''
asked Western attorney.
Never knew mm sick, replied the
witness.
"No levity," said the lawyer, sternly.
Now, sir, did you ever see the prisoner at
| the barr"
Took many drink with him at the
| bar"
ANSWER my question, sir, yelled the
lawyer. "How long have you known the
prisoner"
From two feet up to five feet ten
inches"
viii the Court make the"
II have, jedge,." said the witness, an
ticipating the lawyer; II have answered
| the question. | knowed the prisoner
when he was u boy two feet long and a
man five feet ten"
Your Honor"
cts fact, iedge; I'm under oath, "
| persisted the witness.
The lawyer arose, placed both hands in
front of him, spread his legs apart,
leaned his body over the table, and said:
"Will you tell the Court what you
know about this case?"
That amt his name," replied the
witness.
What amt his name?"
Cease"
"Who said it wasp
"You did. You wanted to know what
| know about this Case. His names
Smith"
"Your honor, "howled the lawyer pull
ing his hair out by the roots, will you
make this man answer"
Witness" said the Judge, "you must
answer the questions put to you"
Land o. Goshen, jedge, hain't l bin
doin' it. Let him fire away. I'm ready"
''Then," said the lawyer, don't beat
about the bush any more. You and this
prisoner have been friends?"
Never" promptly responded the
witness.
What! Weren't you summoned here
as friend?"
mo, sir; / was summoned here as
Presbyterian. Nary one of us was ever
Friends. He's an old line Baptist, with
out drop of Quaker in him"
Stand down.! yelled the lawyer in
disgust.
"Hey?"
"Stand down"
Cant do it. I'll set down, or stand
up"
"Sheriff, remove that man from the
boxp
Witness retires, muttering, "Well, if
he amt the ihick-headdest man l ever
laid eyes on"
, 1882-01-20
The Want Of Ancestry.

Mr.. and Mrs. BOggs were sitting by
the evening fire. Mrs. Boggs was busy
with her sewing, and Mr.. Boggs was
reading about the reception of the Steu-
bens in the Commercial.
"Pshaw" exclaimed Mr.. B., throwing
the paper aside with an expression of ex-
treme dissatisfaction.
"Why, what is the matter, Mr..
Boggs?' asked his wife, raising her eyes
from her work, with mild surprise.
Matter enough" returned Boggs.
"Why couldn't some of my ancestors
have done something?"
"Done somethingw Didn't they do
something? l never knew that your
ancestors lived without doing some
thing. There was your great, great
grandfather I've heard you tell about;
they had him in Jail in England for do
ing something, I've forgotten precisely
what"
"That amt what I'm talking about, "
said Boggs, testify. 81 mean il my an.
cestors had distinguished themselves in
some way | might have been of some
account now instead Of beirg plain
Boggs."
But amt you Of some account, Mr..
Boggs? Amt you invited every day or
so to sign some petition or another, and
have't you been secretary OF q primary
meeting in your ward?" asked Mrs. B.,
in a little glow Of pride.
well, that don't count" says Boggs,
waving these honors aside with sweep
of the hand, its a renowned ancestor
that l want; Boggs that has done some.
thing to make his descendants famous
through all time; great general or
sometlng like that"
but, my dear" said Mrs. B., bright
idea striking her, your family is dis.
tinguished, come to think"
The Boggs distinguished Non
sense"
"No nonsense about it. Didn't you
tell me once there was Irish blood in
your yeins?"
81 believe there is little"
"Well, then, said Mrs. B., triumph
antly, cant you trace your pedigree to
the Boggs of Old Ireland?"
Boggs went of to bed without saying
another word Cincinnati Saturday
Night.
, 1882-01-20
Ell Perkins on Children.

To-day | sat in u cur seat on the Lake
Shore road, behind a pale, care.worn
young lady, who was taking little boy
from Cleveland to Ashtabula. As the
little boy was of very inqulring mind,
and as everything seemed to attract his
attention, could not help listening to
some of his questions,
"What is that, Auntie?" the little boy
commenced, as he pointed to heap of
yellow corn.
"Oh, that's corn, dear" answered the
careworn lady.
'What is corn, Auntie?"
why, corn is corn, dear"
But what is corn made OFF,
why, corn is made OF dirt, and water
and air, darling"
who makes it, Auntie?"
God makes it, dear"
Does he make it in the daytime or in
the night?"
I'm both, dear"
and Sundays?"
Yes; all the time"
''Ain't it wicked to make corn on Sun
day, Auntie?"
"Oh, I don't know. Do keep still,
Freddy-that's dear! Auntie is tired. ="
After remaining quiet moment, little
Freddy broke out:
"Where do stars come from, Auntie?"
II don't know; nobody knows"
'Did the moon lay emp"
"Yes, | guess so, replied the wicked
lady.
Can the moon lay eggs, too?"
81 suppose so. Don't bother me!'
A short silence, when Freddy broke
out with:
Fanny Mason says oxins is a owl,
Auntie, is they?'
80, perhaps SO"
II think whale could lay eggs, do n
YOU, Auntie?"
80, yes-I guess sol" said the shame
less woman.
Did you ever see whale on his
nest?"
80, guess So"
"Where?"
80, don't know! Do keep still.
Freddy" And the lady gave sigh and
looked out OF the window.
A moment afterwards Freddy looked
out of the window and saw a man milk
ing COW.
What is he doing to the ccw ,Auntie?'
Milking her, dear"
Where do they put the milk in,
Auntie?'
30! in her MOUTH
did you ever see them put the milk
in?"
80, yes"
"Where?"
II mean no. Freddy, you must be
quiet-I'm getting crazyP
What makes you crazy, Auntie?"
30, dear! you ask so many questions. u
The little boy seemed to be puzzled
and thoughtful moment; but soon his
curiosity got the better of him, and, as
the cars passed sheep and lamb he
asked:
Where do lambs come from ,Auntiepr
80! from the old sheep. The old
sheep has them"
"Can little boys have lambs?"
Certainly. I'll let you have lamb
Freddy, when you got home"
Did you ever have a lamb, Auntie?r
80. Of course, dear"
"Where?"