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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

1928, between Bolivar and Hen
dersOn.
The grading referred to was a
narrow gauge road, about seventy
FIVE per cent. of it being done at
the time, which is still IN place and
now grown up in weeds aud brush.
The greater part oft can, howev-
er, be utilized, but on account of
the steepness of the original gradi-
ents relocation would be necessary,
and some parts of the old grading
would have to be abandoned.
In addition to the prospective
revenues may be cited the Insane
Asylum for Western Tennessee
about two miles from Bolivar now
being completed, this building hav-
ing accommodation for 500 patients
should be a source of considerable
revenue, as would also the Dunlap
| Springs, near Bolivar, which are
chalYbeate water of superior quali>
ty, which from their natural health
full location and proximity to Mem
phls, about two and a half hours
run, would, in my opinion, be eX~
tenslvelY patrOnized as a health re-
sort. The owners Of the springs
property propose to develop the
same and put up ample accommO-
dariOns upon completion Of the road.
Samples nfirOn ore, fire clay and
wheat from Hardeman county &C
company this report. Large guam
Titles OF the clay are available
for the manufacture of fire brick,
Yitrl6ed thing, ETC., and with proper
transportation facilities would no
doubt be utilized. As regard The pro-
ject in general believe the line be-
tween Memphis and Knoxville to
be one of considerable strategic im>
portance for several reasons. The
citizens living along the route are
extremely anxious for the road, and
it is believed that some donations
in land, labor and material would
also be available.
Upon the project IN general l
have no hesitation in reporting Ia
4 NOEaDlfg Us UO1ACN6 LlidL SUCH d EOdO
would command a heavy business
from the s,aIt, as on account of its
many connections and the country
being we'll settled large local pas
senger traffic would be insured at
the outset, as well as heavy
through traffic to the Southwest, in
addition to which the freight traffi C
originating on road through such
a superior mineral country should
I've very large and would continue in
creasing as the country developed.
l had the charter prepared and
certified to before leaving Bolivar.
1t is ready to be recorded and per-
fected whenever desired. That such
a road will be built sooner or later ]
have no doubt whatever, and ow-
ing to the rapid development OF the
coal and iron industries in the
South | believe the time has come
when it would pay to undertake it.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26


THE following is an extract from
a letter written to the Appeal from
Bolivar in regard to the railroad:
1.-The proposed railroad from
Whiteville, or Somervllle, on the
Midland, via the insane asylum.
and Bolivar to Henderson, thence
east to the coal and iron beds OF
Middle Tennessee is again agitating
the public here. Such a route
would penetrate a richer and better
mineral region than that to be
reached by the main line of the
Midland railroad. Besides it would
give to Memphis the trade of ter
ritOry now tributary to Louisville,
st. Louis and New Orleans and
throw in your lap 100000 bales of
cotton annually that would other
wise find other markets, to say
nothing of the corn. live stock, tim
Ger, ETC., OF the tennessee valley
and intermediate sections. This
whole country is on a firm basis of
steady Improvement and this con-
templated road will soon become a
necessity, and when built it will give
Memphis another line to these ter
tile fields and rich mineral depos-
it's"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
Ladies in Feeble Health From Any Cause

Send at once for bottle of Fly's Nerve
Tonic Pills, as this remedy is guaranteed
to cure you, as it has beef prescribe by
leading physicians of the United States
for more than a quarter of a century, but
as our space is limited, we can name on
~ few Of the many diseases for which j.:
has been succe ssfully used, among which
are Headache, Neuralgia, Convu lsion or
Fits, Constipation, Kidney troubles, CO.
rea Neuralgia of the Stomach and Bow
els, and is a specific for Neuralgia of the
Womb and its appendages and all disea-
ses resulting from a want OF sufficient
nerve force, thoroughly regulating ali the
functions of the womb. And more espec.
tally the reproductive organs of both sex
es, enabling young girls to safely pass the
critical change from girlhoOd to woman
hood. Correcting al menstrual irregu-
the womb, thereby conducting
her through the important period Of
child bearing, relieving her of many of
the pains and anxiety incident thereto
through the menopouse or "change OF
life" to hale, healthy, vigorous and en-
ioyable old age. 1t relieves the sickness
of pregnancy and promotes speedy re-
.covery from confinement 1t purihes the
blood, builds up the sy stem and imparts
vigor as if by magic to the whole body,
clearing the skin Of dark or brown blotch-
es on the faces of ladies suffering from
some form of menstrual arrangements.
1t is not only most Invaluable RENE
dy for female diseases, as above stated,
but is peculiarly adapted to some diseases
of men, such as SpermatOrhOea, loss of
nerve power, premature old age, and
want of nerve vigOr peculiar to profession :
al men, Can be taken with benefit and
perfect safety at any and all times. Each
bottle contains one months treatment.
Price 81, 90 per bottle. Sent by mail on
receipt of price.
Address C. B. FLY, Sole Proprietor,
MEMPHIS, TENN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
Ubst, Tenn.


EDITORS BULLETIN:-In pursu-
ance ota pronlse long neglected.
I viii write you a few dots.
Ubet is the name of our post Of
fee. 1t is located in the 18th civil
district of Hardeman county; its d.
rectiOn IS south about 20 miles from
the county site on the M. & g, r..
r.; 1t is IN the midst of a thickly
settled neighborhood who are good
quiet, frugal and industrious citi-
zens. The health of this portion
of the county is very good,
Farmers are going right along
with their WORK; the most of them
are about through planting corn and
will soon finish planting cotton.
There is but little wheat sown here
but that little looks we'll. The
farmers are turning their attention
to the raising of stock; this will ne
cessitate the raising of more grass
for winter forage and grazing. II
will certainly bring prosperity.
We had good crops last year and
if we only can have good ones this
year the farmers will feel like they
are free men again.
We have plenty of corn and meat
to do US and plenty OF hogs for an
other year, if the cholera or some
other disease don't kill them off.
Success to the BULLETIN.
DIVIsoR,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
SPRING POETRY


The following fragment was found on
The streets Of Bolivar, supposed to be a
translation on Hindoo poem on spring
The catfish were rolling like whales in
the sea,
And the onnperch were kicking their heels
in their glee,
While the jaybirds were chanting their
high jubilee
In the ether.
The flowers ran riot in sunshine and
shade,
And the song Of the bull frog was heard
in the glade,
Where summer in idle monotony PLAYED
On the either.
Mid roses and bull frogs in our dugout we
glide,
Around the green bends on the rivers
fair tide,
With the girl Of the period glued on to
our side
O love and roses.
Mid beechcs and poplars we merriIy
CLEAN,
And see Piney's blue waters meet Hatch
les red stream,
Stopping a while at Big Shandy to eat
jersey ice cream
Ospring and poseys.
But our girl is impatient our trip to re-
new,
Soon Conger's big saw mill recedes from
the view,
am in love with the scenery, dear girl,
are not you?
Saw dust and shavings.
But the twilight is on us, our love ride
is Ger,
Twas filed with roses, ice cream and kiss
es galore,
Nexl spring, my dear charmer, we'll dug
out some more
What, did you snore.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

THE old Libby Prison, Richmond
Va, which is now used as guanO
ware house, has been purchased by
a Chicago syndicate and will be
moved to that city. In tearing down
the building each brick, piece of
mortar and other material will he
numbered, and IN reproducing the
building the wOrkmen will proceed
according to the numbers and as
nearly as possible place each piece
in its proper position. A lot has
been leased in Chicago for a period
of nInety-nine years, at a cost OF
$1,000 per aauum upon which to
rebuild the same.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

In the Memphis Appeal of Tues
day, April %, there is published a
copy of the report made by NJ, L.
Lynch, vice president of the South
ern Society of Civil Engineers, to
M. e. Hurley, president of the Tex
as Construction Company, IN re-
gard t. the examination of the pro-
iecIed line of the old Memphis. and
Knoxville railroad. This road will
run from Memphis to Somerville,
via Bolivar and on through Hen
derson. Mr.. Lynch made careful
survey of the route and states in his
report the reasons why such a road
will pay. The line would run
through an unoccupled territory
traversing the state from south west
to northeast; would intersect the
roads running north and south and
command a large Interchange of
traffic; would open to the world the
coal and mineral fields of our great
state; would be the shortest and
most direct route between the COM
mercial cities of the eastern sea-
board and the southwest. Mr..
Lynch is confident thst this line
will be built, and thinks that it
should lie done at once. Below we
copy from his report;
Bolivar, the county seat of Har-
deman county, is on the line OF the
Illinois Central Rail way, near the
crossing OF the HatchIe RIVER. 1t
is a well built town with a popula-
ton OF about l, 300, il IS situated on
high ground, which will make the
descent TO the river somewhat diff
cult, but which descent can be made
by striking Spring Greek on the
south of town anil following it down
TO where a Junction can be made
with the old grade thrown up In
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
OLD TIMES IN HARDEMAN.
Brief Sketches Of Some Of The Men who
Figured in her History SiXtY-SiI
Years ago.

We have been furnished by Gen.
R. P. Nicely with a list of the first
magistrates ever qualified for Har-
deman county. They were appoint
ed by Gov. Carroll in 1923 and are
as follows: Elisha w. BoYett,
John Reagan, John Rosson, Robert
Box, William Polk, Stephen Ben
nett, John Y. Cockrum, Andrew
Taylor, Jacob Plrtle and John b,
Bills. These were noble old gen.
tlemen. who have left their stamp
upon the country, and their descen-
dants have filled many of the most
important offices.
When they organized the first
county court they elected William
Polk as their chairman, Thomas J..
Hardenlan as clerk, Elisha w.
Boyett as register and j. Q. N.
Robertson sheriff. George Gibson,
now eIghty-nine years old, and Jos.
L. Rosson, about the same age,
were appointed deputy sherifs.
The courthouse was then about one
mile north of Bolivar on Hatchie
river.
The first burial in Bolivar was
| that of Hamilton COburu. q most
excellent gentleman, whose remains
rest at the foot of a large elm tree
IN the old grave yard east of town,
where also the remains of the faith
er of J. @. N. Robertson arc inter-.
ed.
William Polk was the uncle of
President Jas. K. Polk and man
of strong will and fine judgement
He was the son of Col. Ezekiel
Polk, and half brother Of the late
Edwin Polk. Many of his immedi-
ate descendants now live in Harde-
man county.
John Reagan was the uncle Of
Senator Reagan of Texas, who was
also Post Master General of the
Confederate States.
John Rosson was the father o
Joseph L. Rosson who for many
years represented this county in tn,
Legislature and who is pow living
at PocahOntas.
Major RJbert Box a man oil
intelligence and means settled at
the head of Piney Creek, where
Esq. Rush now lives. Afterward,
he moved to Mississippi upon the re
mOval of the Chicasaw Indians t.
the heart of the Mississippi river.
Esq. Cochrum owned the fine plan
tation known as the Williams place
west of town, which he sold to JOS
| eph John Williams, and removed to
| Kentucky.
Esq. Andrew Taylor settled near
Middleburg at the Puchett place
from whence he removed to Forrest
Hill, Shelby county. His frs
wife, Clarissa, was a daughter O
William Polk, His second wife
was the widow of ex-Gov. Mathew.
Of Mississippi,
Jacob Pirtle was the father o.
Isaac w. Pirtle and the grandfathel
OF Esq. r. j. Pirtle, prominent cit
liens of this county.
Jno. 81. Bills hved to a good Ole
age having accumulated a large
estate. HIS first wife was Prudence
McNeal, a grand daughter of Eze-
kiel Polk and daughter of Capt
Thos. McNeal. His late wife was
Mrs. Lucy Wood, widow of David
Wood, of Hickory Valley.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

It was just an ordinary scrap OF
wrappin paper, but it saved her
life. She was in the last stages OF
consumption, told by the physicians
that she was incurable and could
live only a short time; she weig he'd
less than seventy pounds. On a
pelce Of wrapping paper she read
Of DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
got sample bottle; it helped her,
she bought a large bottle, helped
her more. bought another and grew
better fast, continued its use and
is now strong. healthy, rosy, plump,
weighing 14O poun DIS, For fuller
particulars send stamp to w. Ell.
Cole, Druggist, Fort SIN it'll. Trial
Bottles of this won dertul Discovery
Free at Savage & Emerson's Drug
store.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
FOR DYSPEPSIA
Use Browns Iron Bitters.
Physicians recommend it.
Ali dealers keep it. $1O0 per bottle. Genuine
has trademark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
Sufferers from Dyspepsia and Il

Sufferers from Dyspepsia and liv-
err complaints feeling weak, nervous
and debilitated, should not use
remedies that phYsic the bowels.
Such treatment does more harm
than good. They should use B. b.
B. Botanic Blood Balm), RENE
dy that will strengthen the diges-
tive organs, heal the diseased sur
faces of the stomach, liver and bow
els. purify and cleanse the blood
and restore perfect health anu
strength to every part of the body,
apr12,1m
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

Mrs. Lila G. Wilson, has just open.
ed her millinery store at the old
place, where she will be glad to meet
all OF her many friends and cusUo III
ers. She has the lovllest Hats in
town, prices to suit ALL She also
carries a nice line of Hosiery, Cor
sets, Dress Shields, Dress Extend
ers, everything that consists III a
first-cIass millinery store. Miss
Mary SwInebrOad can be found be~
hind the counter with her usual
smile. She viii be glad to meet her
many friends, no trouble to show
goods. apr19
GEORGE YOuOu the Rarhpr will Give
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

Cham berlain sC0ughRemedy will
cure a cold in less time than any 9th
er treatment. Its effect is TO loosen
the cold, render the mucous less tena-
cious and easier To eNpectorate, and
cause its expulsion from air cells of
the lungs. 1t also opens the seer
tions. aliays the foyer and restores
the system to a natural and healthy
condition. Sold by all druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

The Postofice Department guIlo-
tine Is now working on fourth class
postmasters at the rate Of $50 a day.
Extra clerks have been detailed
from other branches Of the departs
ment to help those In the first assis-
tant's office so as to increase the num-
Der of dismissals and appointments.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

The old old story is plainly but
aptly told in a few words by Messers
ii. ID. q @. w. Brown, of Pellville,
KY, as follows: Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has given the best
saulaction Of any cough medicine we
ever had in the house. Sold by all
druggists. mchS I'm
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

The passengers Of the Steamer
Danmark have been rescued.
Among eight hundred passengers,
only one life was lost, that of the
engineer which was occasioned by
the bursting of the pipe.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
Skin Cancer.

Swift's Specific has cured a can
Ger on my face, and has almost made
a young man OF me. L: J. Teate.
Wacissa, Fla.
A servant has been afflicted ma
ny years with a cancer on her nose,
which resisted all treatment. She
has been cured entirely by Swift S
Specific. John Hill.
Thomson, Ga.
Swift's Specific has cured my
cancer, which was very bad. lam
now IN fine health-never better.
Have gained % pounds since I be-
gan taking S. S. S.
r. S. Bradford,
TiptonvilIe, Tenn.
A young man Of this town had
an eating cancer, on his face, which
had destroyed his nose and was. eat
ing towards his eyes, AS alast resort
l put him on Swlft's Specific, and
it has cured him entirely sound
and well. NJ. F. Crumley, M. D.
Oglethorpe, Ga.
Swift's Specific is entirely vegeta>
bic, and cures by forcing out the
impurities through the skin. SEND
for book on Blood and Skin Dis
eases, mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.
Drawer. 3, Atlanta. Ga
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
NoN RESIDENT NoTIcE.

In the Circuit Court of Hardeman Ccun
ty. Tennessee-Tamar Williams vs.
George Naturalization tor divorce
In this cause it appears from the re-
turn of the sheriff of Hardeman county
on the sum mons, that the defendant can
not be found. IT is therefore ordert
that he make his appearance and defend
the next term Of said court, to be held at
the courthouse in Bolivar, on the first
Tuesday in May, 1889, or the same will
be taken for confessed and proceeded with
ex parte. 1t is further ordered that a
copy OF this order be published for four
successive week in the BOLIVAR BULLE-
TIN. This A pril 8. 1889
T. NJ. NEWSOM, Clerk.
Austin Miller, Atty. apr12-4
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

THE Tennessee Midland track
layers are at Parsons Fiat, about z
miles this side of the Tennessee riv-
er. They are waiting till some
bridges are constructed before they
can advance any farther.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

When a person tells you they
never had such a cold IN their life
take their word for it and advise
them II use Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and cure it, For coughs,
colds and hoarseness it has no equal.
Sold by all druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

The Ladies' Hermitage Associa-
ton has recommended to Gov. Tay-
lor to appoint the following trustees
for West Tennessee: Hon. +. NJ,
Crews and ex~Gov. Jas. d. Porter.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
DISSOLUTION N0TIGEE

The firm Of Scout & May, heretofore
doing business at Hickory V alley under
above named style is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, w. A. May retiring
from said firm and w. L. Scott continu-
ing the business under the firm name of
w. 7. Scott. w. A. MAY,
Feb. IL, 1889. W.. T. SCOTT.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

VIM. X. VANDERBILT has pur-
chased 1000 acres of land near Ash
vile. N. c., upon which he expects
TO erect one Of the most magRifi~
cent residences in the South
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
Many Persons

Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron BitterS
rebuilds the system, aids digestion, removes ex-
cess of bile. and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

A person is seldom sick when their
bowels are regular. Bear this in
mind and keep your bowels regular
by an occasional dose of St.PatricIs's
Pills. Sold by all druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26
A Scrap Of Paper Saves Her Life.

George Young, the Barber, will give
you n clean shave for fifteen cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-26

Tennessee Midland II, II: Time Table
West Bound.
No 81, Passenger, Leaves Jackson at $50
O'Clock a. m.-Arrives at Memphis at 9:55
o'cock a. m.
No. 81, Freight, leaves jackson at 100
am Arrives at Memphis at $40 a. IN.
East Bound.
No. 50, Passenger, leaves Memphis at 4:20
o'clock p. m.-Arrives at Jackson at 7:45
o'clock p, m.
No. 81, Freight, leaves Memphis at $40
am. arrives at Jackson at 1901 p. m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-09
THE LITERARY CLUB.
A Special Meeting Out of Respect and as a
Formal Goodbye to One of Its Members.

A well-attended meeting of the Indian
apolis Literary Club was held at Plymouth
Church last evening, the gathering being a
special one, in honor of Ex-Governor Porter,
one of it's original members, who leaves for
his post of duty as minister to Italy during
the present month. After the banquet and
the reading of the paper of the evening, on
"Recent Labor Legislation in Germany
by G. E. Brooks, Captain Rexford. presi-
dent of the club, referred to the approach
ing departure of Governor Porter,
and introduced him with a few
well-chosen remarks. Governor Por-
ter spoke at considerable length,
referring to his long connection with the
club and his regret at the approaching sew
erance of his pleasant relations with it. He
recalled many interesting "reminiscences in
the history of the organization, and paid
an eloquent tribute to several of its earlier
member who had aided largely in building
up its present prosperity.
Rev. DR.. Mcleod followed with a few
humorous remarks, John A. Finch dis.
cussed ''The Diplomatic" in his various re-
l~ations, DR.. j. l.. Thompson made one of
his inimitable speeches on 'The Eternal
City, Indianapolis" Rev. DR.. j. s.. Jenckes
read a p~Oetical paper in honor of the part
ing guest, and there were other interesting
addresses by Messrs. George Porter, Charles
Evans, w. p. Fishback. Judge Livingston
Rowland and others. The club adjourned
at midnight. after one of the most pleasant
meetings in its history.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-09
A Discussion Between Rival Agents.

Henry Johns, of Wilkinson, had, as F.
c. Collins, the State agent for a certain
reaper, claims, the local agency for that
machine, and one was shipped to him.
Johns wanted to extend his business, it is
presumed, as he afterwards contracted
with Henry j. Prier. of this city. to repre-
sent the machine for which he was State
agent. Mr.. Prier, as his correspondence
with Johns shows. was not aware at that
time of his representing another reaper,
and when he did discover it told him that
he must give up n or the other.
Johns, it seems, preferred Mr.. Prier's
machine, as Mr.. Collins wrote
him a letter threatening to bring suit if he
did not at once pay for the one he shipped
him or send it back in good order. Yester-
day Mr.. Prier called on Mr.. Collins to prove
to him that he acted innocently in the mat
ter. and was not trying to interfere with
his agents. Mr.. Collins was not in a good
humOr, and the conversation became heated,
interspersed with epithets. Mr.. Prier
brought matters to a conclusion in resent
ing a term applied to him by pitching into
Mr.. Collins. The latter's wounds are not
seriOuS-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-09
Free Gas Subscriptions,

Fifteen hundred shares of the Manufact-
urers' Natural-gas Company, which pro-
poses to establish the free gas plant for
manufacturers here. were subscribed for
before the canvass for subscriptions began,
and the work has made steady progress
since. The clause in the amendment to the
certificate of incorporation. that gas shall
not be furnished either free or at any price
or terms to be consumed upon any lands
the owners of which rave not contributed
to the undertaking, has had a good
effect upon some belt-line landowners
who were inclined to sit still and wait for
Others TO do the work. 1t has also encouf-
aged contributors who are willing to do
their own share, but dislike to labor for the
benefit of people who decline to help them
selves. There Is a very active interest
manifested in the enterprise by property
owners of Brightwood and other places on
the Belt. Evening meetings will be held in
those localities during the present week.