The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1884-04-10
LOCAL NOTES.

The henfelSshon Society concert, Al
Memphis. has been postponed until Tues
day 18th inst.
The Somerville Falcon and Reporter
threatens to murder any one sending in the
effects Of the beautiful spring" in the
shape Of Fuetvy.
There are several houses being remodel
ed near the depot, besides other improve
msntS, which will add to the appearance Of
that part OF the town.
The residence Of Mr.. Albert Mckinney
caught fire last Tuesday evening but by
prompt action the flames we're e1tinguIshed
b0fore any great damage was done.
Ne we're struck with the vast amount Of
musical talent displayed by two young la
dies Saturday evening in whistling to the
tune played by the "nnide" show band.
F-lsewIrars we publish call forth Re
publicans Of Hardeman county 10 meet in
Bolivar on Saturday 18th inst, 10 select del
egates to attend the convention in Nashville,
which msotn 18th inst
Ladies read tho announcement Of Miss
Lucy Rhodes in another column, and give
her your order if you want "real love of
a dress" made to fit you, and in the latest
style, for the least money.
Rev. H. Sullivan, Rev. r. p Ramsey and
Rev. ". 4. Lock arc holding very inter
esting meeting AT the Methodist church in
Bolivar this week. The meeting is aWak
eniug > considerable interest.
DR.. NJ u. Edmundson, formerly Of Boil
var, died at Cls ybrook, in Madison county
in February last. He was in bad health
some time VCeviosEs to his death. We learn
that his remains will be eKhumsd and re-
inferred at Bolivar.
See the advertjsonsc ut elsewhere Of the
sale Of fine flowers, bulbs, etc, by Msssrs.
Wilson & Spencer, Jackson, Tenn. Mr..
Read Wilson will be in Bolivar on the 18th
ard wiIl take pleasure in displaying his
list Of prices, etc, etc.
We call the attention Of lovers Of flowers
20 the advertisement in this issue of the salS
Of the magnifcOn: collection Of w d.
Robinson, jackson, Tennessee. Read
the Advertisement: which embraces n full
list of plants offered
Mile Silvina, the female Hercules, as
tonished the population in her successful
resistance OF picked span Of horses to pull
her from a ladder, last Saturday. The per
formauce gave the audience satisfaction but
the woman was tool to subject herself to
such punishment.
Mrs..."J. X. 7. Cliff took charse Of the
hotel in Bolivar recently known as the
Black House, this week, and the name Of
the lrs,Ne has been changed to Bolivar
Hotel. Mr. Stonewall J. Black Is in the
Office and the house will be kept up to its
former excellence.
Col. Jack Svincbroad Is haiFy over the
arrival Of couple Of young ladies at his
house a few days sgo They came to stay,
are just alike in personal appearance, and
tips the beam at nine pounds each. The
colonel saws the more the merrIer. lie
consoles himself with the comforting pro-
verb, "The self same hen that scratches for
oEre can scratch for ten"
When you 90 to J ackSOn don't fail to stop at
the Robinson House. Capt. James Bright,
the proprietor, carries on the business Of his
house in the most pleasant and homelike
manner, and sets splendid table at very
reasonable prices. His house is the most
popular in the city and is the choice Of the
greatest number who visit jackson. Call
and see him when you are in town-SOuth
of Court square.
In this issue We announce Mr.. Il A. Bar
ham = candidate for election TO the office Of
Trustee Of HSrdsman county, election frat
Thursday in August next Mr.. Barhsm is
we'll known to the voters OF HSrdeman, and
il is not necessary for him to introduce him.
| lie promises if elected to faithfully dis
charge the duties OF the office to the best of
his ability, and respectfully submits his
claims for election TO the fair judgment Of
his friends ard the psople. Read the an
nouncement in another column.
Harkins & Durrett have a handsome
double column card on our local page
| this week to which We call the attention OF
our readers particularly the ladies. Their
stock is new aud embraces the latest novel
ties in ladies and gents furnishing goods,
hats, boots, shoes, etc, etc. Hessrs Harkins
| Il Durrett know the wants OF the trade and
their customers and the public can depend
upon finding what is wanted in their elegant
stock See card and locals in other columns.
Esq. J. w. Wilkes Of the 4th DISTRICT of
this county bought in Middle Tennessee
this spring, two bloOded mares, one thor
oughbred stallion and full blooded Jack
paying for the lot Sll6o. lie has the stock
OF his farm and proposes TO do As much az
any man toward improving tho general
| quality Of the stock of the county. Squire
wilkes has displayed commendabls liber
ality in this enterprise, and the results OF
his venture will prove beneficial to the pub
lie as well as himself Stockmen should
see his fine animals
There is rothing that worries or is 80 dan
gerous as bad cough, it will keep one a wake
all night and finally results in some bad
lung diSsase. Then don't wait for it tc
wear of it may wear YOU ell. Try one bot