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Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
the good reputation which she has
already acquired.
NJ. r. SPURR.
MAYOR.

MAYOR. -. s=a~ g.
There is no better criterion of a citY's
importance than the character of the
men at the head of municipal affairs. q.
AS wonld be expected of practical
business like city, like Morris there is,
in the person of N. R. Spur practical,
business like mayor.
Mr. s. is native of Columbus, n. Y,
where he lived and learned till his twen-
ty second year when he came west, locat-
ing in this state and engaged in the grain
business, and trading with the indians.
Later on he was engaged in overland
freighting from Omaha to western from
tier points.
After following this for couple of
years he resumed his grain and milling
business which he followed until August
'62 when he enlisted in the service of his
country as member of Co. l., Seventh
Minnesot Infantry and assistedin putting
down the indian outbreak and was at
the roundup" at Mankato where thirty
eight of the leading savages were made
to atone in part for their brutality by
yielding their lives On the scaffold.
After this event his company was
to the army of the south
where our subject did active service,
taking part in some of the most sanguin-
airy battles fought during the war.
After his muster out" he was en-
gagged in government service, and as rail-
road contractor until 1880 when he locat-
ed in this city where he has since done
q prosperous business in handling grain
and agricultural implements until last
fall when he closed out all his business
interests and is at present taking brief
rest from the active affairs of life.
He was elected to his present position
3 year ago last spring, is now serving his
second term and is giving our city most
administration. @'- III r.
In penning this sketch of Mr.. n. r.
Spur we take pleasuee in being able to
present to our numerous readers SO ex-
,ellent an example of western enter
prise and success.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
A. c. THORPE.
COUNTY TREASURER.

Young men of enterprise and push
are always In demand in fiOurIsilitig
country like this, and the measure Of
success attained by Mr.. A. G. Thorpe,
who ut the age af % finds himself the
fduciary of the county funds may
serve as al illustration of what this
field offers for men Of like makeup.
He is true western man. i'eing n
native of Mortified, this state, where
he resided until 1877, when he located
in this county.
Previous to his election last fail he
had served rs deputy to his predrces@-
or for about two years when he de
veloped such aptitude for the work
that as q recognition of merit, our
people very properly put him in
position to derive the full benefits
accruIng from the office.
Mr.. Thorpe Is graduate Of the
Curtiss Business College, of Mime
apolis, and is fully equipped both by
nature and education, to make sue
cess of anything which he may un-
dertake.
He is member of the firm of
Thorpe & Tollefson, druggists, of Han
cock, this county and in secret society
circles, trains with the independent
order Of Odd Fellows.
We take pleasure in penning this
sketch at this time as it illustrates the
truth that the west is the young mans
country and that gray hairs are not
essential to recipient of public fav-
ors, and as for Mr.. Thorpe we must
say that the future is indeed bright
for him, and we wish him all success
in all the years to come.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH.

This denomination has been in exist
ence here since the early days of the
town, and was duly incorporated in 1888
by Rev. Francis Watry and others, under
the name of Assumption Church"
The work of the society includes all
parts of Stevens county, the families and
adult communicates numbering about
800. The corporation is IN fine working
condition, the church site and pastors
residence, embracing six lots, altogether
valued at 5000. The church has
seating capacity of 800. Es
The corporation also owns ten acres
for cemetery purposes, located in the
suburbs of the city and valued at 50 700.
The present pastor is Rev. Geo. Gaskell
who manifests great zeal in the good
work being done.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
MISS Eta M. PEARCE.
DEPUTY REslsrER OF pEEps

DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS.
In Miss Pearcs we find another evi.
dsnce of the progressive spirit of our
people, who are quick to recognize
and reward talent wherever found.
Miss Pearce in native OF this
state, and has resided in Morris for
the past thirteen years.
She received her present appoint.
inent last fall, and the satisfactory
manner in which she is discharging
her duties proves the capabilfty Of the
sex for executive positions. She is a
finely educated lady, and possessed of
peculiar talent for her work, and may
be depended upon to fully maintain
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
L. II. WELLINGTON.
Register oFpEEns.

In work of this character designed
to mirror our social, commercial, and
agricultural resources it is eminently
proper that space be given to the con-
sideration of the class Of men whom
our people have chosen to fill promi-
nent political positions for therein
may be discernsd our moral as well as
political status. As becomes enter.
prising rustlers our people are more or
less independent in political matters
and sim to select ths best man for the
given position and acting on this the
DRY in the fall of '84 they elected l..
Fl, wellington a jealous worker in
the Ct. o. p" to the Office Of Regis.
ter of Deeds which position he has
filled with such ability and satisfac-
ton to his constituents that he has
been twice reelected which is GER
tainly sufficient proof of the populari-
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
Interesting Facts for Those
in Search of Desira-
BILE Homes.
No" Boom," but Solid Facts.

Stevens County, Minnesota, offers
to those looking for new homes in
this great, growing and tlourishlng
state, advantages equal in all and
sup erior in many respects to other To-
calities. In climate, the elevation of
Minnesota above the sea, and the con-
seuuent dryness of the atmosphere,
the cooling breezes, uniformity of
temperature, &C., are features which
make our climate known and recognize
ed as the healthiest in the Union.
STEVENS COUNTY
is situated on one OF the highest por-
lions of the state, and enjoys all the
advantages of the high altitude among
N:h are long days--there are 2R
rs more sunshine than in the vi
unity of Observation-Disclosures rain
fall, and always cool wind to temper
the summer heat.
There is always rapid and vigor-
orous growth of crops in Minnesota,
the climate being such as to ensure
their early maturity, and when such a
favorable and really
WONDERFUL CLIMATE
is combined with soil, such as
we have in this immediate locality,
if is not unfair to claim a superiority
for this county.
isa very heavy, black loan, firm, warm
and easy of cultivation. 1t is sweet,
rich. and being supported by a firm
clay sub-soil, retains moisture and is
not easily affected by drouths when
they do occur. Protraeted, Managing
and injurious drouths are rarity in
this state, and especially in an altitude
as high as Stevens county.
AGRICULTURE.
Of course Minnesota's position
among IRE great and growing agricul-
tural ST : es of the Union is too well
known need even passing mention.
It is on., necessary to say that this
county iasmong the most fourishing
counties state noted for it's Won
derful AGRICULTURAL development.
The oficiaAstatistics of Stevens county
show that the product of the great
staple, wheat, averages in yield with
any other Of the most favored sections
of this state; exceeding some, and
equaling any, while the average yields
per acre of oats, barley, corn and flax,
place it among the most productive
regions of this productive state. Our
wheat crop has never been a total fail
ure, even in the most unfavorable sea-
sons, while the high average and uni
m yields, year in and year out,
nee the richness of soil and attest
tvorable climate.
sIsOCK.
or a young county and one newly
led, we have a ereditabls record il
raising, TN best breeds o.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07

ty of his administration Of the affairs
of his office.
He halls from the thrifty Badger"
state and has been identified with the
growth and prosperity of Stevens
county since 1877, since which time
he has busted himself in subdulng
our rich prairies, acquiring college
education and taking hand in all
public matters of account.
Socially he is one of the most agree
able gentlemen and makes friends
readily and what is better retains
them, and as an officer he il courteous
and efficient and deseryedly popular
with all classes of our citizens.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07

sS6 presented his name for the Office
which he now holdsand he was elected
by an Overwhelming vote and is now
serving his second term.
Mr.. Bfcknell's standing and sue
Gers Is The reward which our people
bestow upon untiring energy, ability
and merit, and we are pleased to
iihme him as true type Of the sturdy
and independent manhood, which is
the best fruit u the great west.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07

or a young county and one newly
led, we have a ereditable record in
k raising. TAs best breeds of
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07

as opposed to exclusive wheat raising,
has been found less hazardous and
much more profitable, and it is the
experience of the practical and sue
cessful that the stock, dairy. garden
and orchard should be operated in
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07

connection with wheat raising. Wheat
is OF course the principal crop, but
should not be cultivated to the exclus-
ion and neglect of other paying
branches.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22

tOn, since the last appropriation
was expended in cleaning it out,
than it has ever been heretofore; ais
so that the water flows off more rap
idly, which makes the lands ada
cent thereto of greater value. If
Hatchie Is made the head of navi-
cation we will never receive anoth-
er appropriation here. We UNDER
stand this is being done at the in
stance Of the Tennessee Midland
railroad, because the expense to
construct a draw bridge across the
river would he too heavy, cOnse-
quently they wish to pile it. It is
against the law to bridge any nav
igable stream, unless sufficient space
is left for boats to pass benea tn, II
the river is piled, no timber can be
floated from above Hatchie. The
wealth Of this country consists in
our lumber, and if the citizens Of
Hardeman would understand what
a barrier this bridge would form
between them and this avenue OF
wealth, they would doubtless refuse
to put their name to any UGH pc.
tition as is now being circulated
Instead of closing the river, it is to
our interests to open it as far a
possible, thus giving those whC
live along its banks facilities fo
exporting their lumber. A gentle
man remarked in our Office recently
that be was in correspondence will
certain persons who desired to pur
chase lum Der here. and always tn,
first question they asked was, ''havC
you any way to get the lumber t.
market?'' Suppose the river i
closed, what reply can be made tt
such questions2" The BULLETIn
favors keeping the river open b,
all means instead of closing it.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22
I9tA District Hardeman County.

EDITORS BULLETN-I suppose
your readers are anxious 10 hear
from our dis trict, but if they are
not by reading this cOmmunica-
ton they will see that II
am anxious to let Them hear
from us; and if there are any whom
I do not represent as they desire to
be, they can inform you of the fact
and excuse me for my misrepresen-
tation.
We are very busy repairing our
old farm ships up here and intend
TO have them IN proper shape for
the spring voyage. I do
not know how / will get ell the
leaks stopped as they should be, as
number have been discovered
which need attention and il will be
heavy sxertiOns on the prOpelling
power. A great many of rs would
be glad if some one would tell US
how to repair our ships and get sup
plies ON board for our little crew
without 30 much strain, vexatIon
and worry on the part of the pro-
Polling power. A great many of US
took up an idea that if we changed
the name of the old ship it would
relieve this important instrument OF
some of the strain. Some of the
crew told me that by substituting a
new name we could get supplies
cheap on board. I was also inform
ed that this ship could sail safe into
any port without a helm. The old
admiral told me that the crew on
board of this craft had good con-
stitution. That suited my condi-
ton better than anything l had
heard concerning the improvement
of the crew and the different imple-
ments they had to depend on for 8
successful voyage, because I could
tell by the propelling motion while
in actual service that my old cOnsti.
tuition was failing and I knew they
would aIl call me q fool If I did moi
apply for a new one. Ny constltu'
ton has not yet been received, but
suppose it will take some time t
make a new one for all the crew
especially one that will do to de
pend on at any and all times.
+ want to keep your readers posted OF
all that is transporting on this new
named craft. Success to all OF
board an honorable craft. w.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22
CORRESPONDE NCE.
league, Tenn.

EDITORS BULLETIN-Miss Heidle-
burg spent Sunday with Miss Matte
Conner.
The literary society had an intOr>
estIng meeting Saturday night.
Rev. P. M. HuddleslOn preached
an able sermon Sunday to q good
house.
Miss Hanna league is suffering
from a severe attack of erYsipelas.
She is doing well under the success
tul treatment of DIR. j. G. Arnold.
Miss Lula Conner, one of our
incest and most accomplished girls,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Outlaw, near Uptonville:
The Cottongim Bros. have just
placed in position a new lot of ma
chinery purchased from the Sherman
Manufacturing Co., of jackson,
They are also contemplating max
ing additions to their immense mill
ling machinery.
Miss Jane Brooks died Sunday
morning of consumption.
Miss Martha Tins of Madison
county, has been visiting Miss Beu'
lah Richardson.
Our young doctor and professor
were out Sunday evening until 6
late hour. They returned looking
very pleasant, but failed to answer
any questions. We can guess the
natdre of their business.
Mrs. Anderson, of ToOne, is Wis
ting her daughter, Mrs. DIR. Bir
mingham of our burg.
DR.. Birmingham was attacked
one night last week by a huge pan
Their.
| DR.. Cottongim was out Saturday
night on special business.
We are sorry to say that one o
our young widowers is in trOubl,
on account of high water prevent
idg communication between hin
and. LAFAYETTE.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22

Monday night. Every thing passed of
very nicely.
A friend of ours wishes to know why is
it that certain boys in passing his house
always go in a group, buts in returning
invariably go in single ile24,.z =.
Two ofouryoung friends'took little
squirrel hunt last Saturday, and met with
great success, bringing back four sqirrels
and sprained ankle The hunt had
such great effect on one of the boys that
he dreamed of it the following night:
In his dreams he heard his dog barking.
He got up In his midnight slumbers and
started to the dog. Before going great
distance he soon awakened himself by
bringing his sprained ankle in contact
with shrub. Here he was with sprain-
ed ankle and without any crutches to re-
turn home on, He finally managed to
get back home, very much used up. We
hope he will soon be one of our number
again.
Success to you and your COED paper
YCIYIs. >
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22
EATcEHr RryER.

It is said that bill will be intro
duced in the present legislature to
make Hatchie, small station on
the Midland road, the head of nav
igation on Hatohie river; and in
fact we learn that a petition is being
circulated in certain parts Of the
county to secure signatures for that
purpose. Every citizen who de-
sires to see his county become rich
and prosperous, and who wishes to
invite capital and enterprise within
its limits, should be careful how he
attaches his name to such a peti-
ton, for in doing 80 he assists in
closing up one Of the principal av-
enues for the expectation of lumber
in Hardeman county. 1t is a we'll
known fact that the river is wider
and deeper, and in a better condl-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22
SALISBURY, Tenn.

EDITORS BULLETN-Here we are
again, trying to give you a short
sketch of our town. I would say
city, but Salisbury is trying to do
away with her charter, and re-char-
ter the Woodland Academy in or
der to enforce the four mile law.
No doubt the people win regret this
movement next summer, if the yel~
low fever breaks out and the other
towns quarantine. Salisbury with
her one mile of side-track would be
very convenient for refugees and
refused freight.
Cotton is still coming In at a rap
Id rate, and is selling from nine to
eleven cents.
Mr.. ]. G. Falls of Memphis, vas
here last week IN the interest of his
patent gin sharpener.
Miss Sue Neblett, of Brownsville,
who has been visiting the family of
J. I. Law, left Tuesday for jack
son, where she will spend a week or
tNo as a guest in the home of Rev.
A. r. Wilson. Many regrets were
expressed at her departure, but she
promised to return in the summer.
Gov. NJ: h. Jones, a fSrmer
Salisbury boy, but now CONNER
cial tourist, was circulating among
his many friends here the first Of
the week. Come again Governor,
we are always glad to see yom
smiling cOurtenance.
Mr.. John Brown of Tippah coun-
ty, Miss, and Mr.. r. w. Smith
have recently moved to our town IN
order to enter their children In the
Academy, which is still IN a -four
ishing condition:
"Camp," the next time you 60
o ut in the country calling on your
other girl don't ride 50 fast while
crossing the bridge, or else the little
girl at the "brick" might hear you.
One of the saddest accidents
that could have happened to any
one occurred south OF here In Benz
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22

ton county. Mss, to one of our for
mer citizens, Mr.. Thomas Wellons,
on the 18th inst. His two story
dwelling and four of his daughters
were burned, Imagine the distress
Of Mr.. WeIIons and wife, stand ing
in the chilly night air, while their
children were being charred by the
cruel ravages Of the Ere.
We haYe the most obliging gem
tleman in our railroad Office of any
town on the Memphis aud Charles
ton raiIroad;he is always at his POST
We ale very sorry to hear of Che
illness of Hon. Jesse Norment and
hope he viii soon recover.
Don't ask Col. Reese how he sue.
ceeded in riding the billy goat ir
the K. and L. of H.
Rush Elliott, who Is attending
school at Jackson, spent few day
at home last Heek.
The Baptists of this place vii
soon begin the erection of a new
church.
Capt. Steager, representing Day
Horton and Bailey, paid Salisbury
a visit last week.
Since Mr.. H. B. Wright lost hi
sand bank he has been fox hunt
| ing, Success in this undertaking.
| Success to your paper and ma.
you continue to prosper.
UKNOw.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22

GALATIANS of legislatures have
to be very careful how they pray
and what they pray for. The chap
lain of the New York legislature the
other day prayed the Lord for de-
liverance from political gambling
and buying up of votes. 1t was
thought to be toe personal by the
republican majority, and they resol-
we'd to have no more prayers from
that chaplain. They don't mind
the charge of "bOodlerism" from or
binary sources and on ordinary oc-
casions, but they will not have the
matter brought to the throne OF
grace. They drew the line there.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22
Glenn an, Tenn.

DEAR BULLETIN-Every thing is quiet
in our midst just now, no marriages or
deaths to account for.
The school at the Blair Institute is stin
in hOurishing condition under the man
agement OF Miss Switzerland. Between
fifty and SIXTY pupils are enrolled.
Farmers are busy sowing oats and pre-
pairing their fields for the coming crops.
Esq. W j. Blair Is at Henderson this
week attending to legal business.
They say that certain old WidOweE
has become very deeply attached to his
kinfOIks % across the river. He visits
them nearly every Sunday.
ThepeOpls of this vicinity are 'unaui-
mously in favor Of Eetainining Mr.. JnO;
Bradford as postmaster at TOOne. John
has never been guilty Of q partisan act
and has always gwen satisfaction in every
respect.
Messrs. John, r. Marsh q Co. arO busy
just nov getting out logs for the Hatchie
saw mills. They have foated several
large rats and viii have several more to
foat when the river gets fright"
The spooks and COLLINS Of the old Sills'
hollows and Of the country Whereabouts
are being awakened every night by the
musical notes of the bugle and the harsh
bray of the trumpet.
The enthusiasm and patriotism of the
"club" boys Is being aroused to q high
pitch.
Mr.. Frank Robertson, of Memphis, ac-
companied by his sister, Miss Josie, and
Miss Cora Bynum of Bolivar, visited
friends at this place last Sunday. We
expect that Frank In smitten by one Of
Glenn Hills bellies.
The Sunday School at Shandy under
the management Of Judge Fentress is in a
thriving condition, having regular at
tendance Of about one hundred and TWEEN
ty- FIVE pupils.
Rev. w. c. Alexander filed his app
pointment at Shandy last Sunday to q
large and attentive audience.
The Shandy church Is a great bles-
sing to the community.
Success to the BULLETIN. Long may
il wave" SHANDY.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22


DTsPATcHES state that President
Harrison has incurred the wrath of
n number Of the leading repubh-
cans of the country, because he re-
fused 10 consult them in regard to
che selection OF his cabinet, and
will enter upon his duties with a
certain element against him. Sem
atOF Sherman, on being questioned
in regard 70 the cabinet, is credited
with having said: ''D-n the cab
met. Harrison has not asked my
opinion, nor 20 far as I can learn,
that of any Of US upon that subject,
and for my part care nothing about
the course be will pursue" Sen
ator Plumb has also made use of
che remark that Harrison and his
cabinet can so 10 hi" Harrison
seems TO have ideas of his own and
he is especially to be congratulated
on refusing to be governed by such
men as Sherman and Plumb.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22
A Gift For Az.

In order to give all a chance to
test it, and thus be convinced Of Its
wonderful curative powers, DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds, will
be for limited time given away.
This offer is not only liberal but
shows unbounded faith in the merits
OF this great remedy. All who suf-
fer from Coughs. Colds, Consump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, or any
affection of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs, are especially requested to
call at Savage u Emerson's Drug
Store, and get a trial bottle free.
Large bottles One Dollar.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22

VIZ are glad to know that women
can hereafter fill the Office of Coun-
tY Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton. They are better fitted for the
position than men, and will attend
TO the duties much better, for the
reason that they never have as
many irons in the Ere as the men.
Men, as a general thing, seek the
Office merely to supplement an in
sufficient salary in some other bus
mess.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-22

OK Sunday last fourteen story
building, which was not entirely
completed, collapsed, ten of the
fourteen floors falling to the ground
carrying one after another, leaving
the four upper floors and the walls
still standing. There was no loss o.
life, as it was Sunday, and nearly
all the ROrkmen were absent, ex-
cept q few, who fortunately were
on the ground floor.