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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

mony would be more plenti-
full. The third would pre-
vent the annual payment by
the government of fifty mil
lion dollars in gold for the
white metal that inures to the
interests of the owners of sill
yer mines. The fourth would
be instrumental in reducing
the tax on imported goods,
and a decrease in the price to
consumers. These are issues
that will be acted upon by
congress, and the manner in
which they are disposed OF
will either add to or detFact
from the strength of Democ-
racy.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

THE policy which Presi-
dent Cleveland, it is said, has
decided upon to recommend
to congress is first, an income
tax; second, repeal of the 10
per cent. tax on banks; third,
repeal of the Sherman act;
fourth, the modification of
the tariff act. These would
be, if submitted, recommen-
dations worthy of the serious
considerations of that august
body. The first if enacted
into law and strictly enforced
would make the bondholders
and magnates bear their por-
ton of the taxes and would
thereby cause on their part
great interest and concern in
in having the government
economically administered.
The second would result in
he re-establishment of state
banks, and as a consequence
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

The Nashville American
published an editorial a few
days ago in which was men
toned the names of half a
dozen or more good men in
Tennessee, who would fill
the governors chair with
credit, provided the people
desired a change in the next
election. This was simply a
''feeler" from what at one
time was recognized as the
principal organ Of democracy
in Tennessee. Against his
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

THE waters of the Mississ-
ippi are reeeding both above
and below Memphis, and all
danger of a great overflow in
the delta has passed. Sever
al breaks in the levees caused
local damage, but no general
disaster as has been expert
enced in former years.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26
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1t is guaranteed to give perfect saiisfac-
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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26
Published Every Friday.
WOOD & WILLIAMS, Editors

Col. CHARLES III. JONES
has retired from the editorial
control of the St. Louis Re
public.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

THE DuBose impeachment
case drags YEARLY along. Wit
nesses for defense are now
being examined. The Judge
himself was upon the stand
for four days.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

TENNEssEE's exhibit at the
Worlds Fair is composed Of
a block of marble, a small
bottle of mineral water and
some ores.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26
COUNTY OFFICERS.

SHERIFF. John L. Foote.
TRUsTEE-R. n. Mitchell
TAX AssEssoR-.Tames r. Sweeton.
REGIsTER-W. p. Day.
SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC INsTRUC
rIoN-I. n. Roland.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

WANTED good reliable man that
can furnish horse and harness and an
honesty bond OF FIVE hundred dollars, to
sell Singer Sewing Machines and collect
accounts. Address
THE SINGER MFG CO.,
2ws Memphis, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

CHANCERY-Albert Hawkins, Chan
celIor; L. G. Wood, Clerk and Master
Meets 3rd Monday in March and Sep
TENDER.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

CUMBERLAND-Rev. VIM. Norment,
Pastor. Service 1st Sunday night in ev-
cry month.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26
DIRECTORY.
CHURCHES.

MErH0DIsT-Rev. T. J. Virgins. Pas
tor. Prea ching End and 4th Sundays in
every month.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

CoUNTY-W. T. F. Thompson, Chair
man; w. w. Farley, Clerk. Meets LIST
Monday in every month. QUARTERLY
CoURT-Meets 1st Monday in January,
pril, July and October.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

BAPTIsT-Rev. E. B. Mcneil, Pastor
Service 3rd Sunday, morning and night.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.

MAYOR W. w. Farley.
MARsHAL-N. M. Perry.
RECoRDER-G. NJ. Savage.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26
COURTS.

C1RcUIr-T. J. Flippin, Judge; t, NJ.
Newsom, Clerk. Meets LIST Tuesday in
January, May and September.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26
SECRET ORDERS.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Meet every
Monday night.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

1IIoCO1AL ANO 1CSCbOI.
PaEsBYTERIAN-No Pastor.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD Eel
Lows-Meetev Tuesday night.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-26

KNIGHTS OF HoNoR-Meet 1st and 3rd
Friday nights in each month
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
GOOD NEWS.
A Trip to Southern California.

Beginning October 22d, daily tourist car will be run from Chicago to the Pacific Coast, via THE GREAT ROCK Is- LAND ROUTE; Chicago to Kansas City. thence through the beautiful Indian Territory, via Ft. Worth and El Paso, Texas, to Los Angeles and San Francls- co. This car will leave Chicago daily on train No. II at 6 p. m., and passen. gers taking this route will not only re- ceive tue benefit of very superior accom- modations, but also will save great many hours in time. The new Southern route is particularly desirable in fall and winter season, and the we'll known reputation of the RocK ISLAND ipsnres passengers a comfortable trip. Our patrons are always provided for in the best manner possible, and these cars will be in charge of a. Pullman conduc- tor as well as porter. and everything pertaining to the comfort of our patrons will be carefully looked after and a pleasant trip guaranteed.
 Adding this DAILY car to the "Rock Island Service" does not in any manner affect the present Philips Rock ISland Tourist Excursions that run semi-weekly from Chicago over the ROCK ISLAND to Pueblo, and via the Scenic and Ogden routes to San Francisco and Los Angeles without change. JNo. SEBASTIAN, O PA,
 Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
NORFOLK.

Mir and Mrs Ben Brown spent last Thursday and Friday in Ct. Harrington.
 Y. P. s. O. D. held social at Miss Nellie Writings on Monday evening. Although the weather was unpleasant quite number was there and a pleas ant evening was spent.
 Miss Florence Spencer, of Winsted, spent Sunday with Miss Gussie Rood.
 Mir G. Curtiss is clerking at the drug store during the absence of H. s. Con- stock.
 Several from here attended the con- vention at East Canaan on Tuesday evening.
 Masons are at work on the foundation of August Johnson's house on Emerson street.
 Win. Cone's residence is nearly com pleted, making one of the slightly places of the town.
 Miss Hattie G. Bell, who has been visiting her parents, has returned to Hartford.
 Miss Fitzgerald. of Hartford, is visit ing Miss Mable Beardsley.
 Mrs Dr Plumb Brown, of South Man chester, visited friends here last week.
 Two weddings are announced for Wednesday, Oct. %. Miss Annie Jack man and Mir B. H. Blanchard will be married at the Catholic church at 9 &. m. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon at the residence of MT F. E. Porter, Miss Emily Harding, of this place, and Mir George Mabon, of New Brunswick, N. J will be married
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
sH ETH ELD.

MT F T. Owen and family have taken board for the winter at the residence oi J. H. Bacon.
 Roland Smith, Benjamin Clark, Jo. seph s. Wilcox, Walter s. Cande, Zacheus H. Cande are among the re. cent Worlds Fair visitors from this town.
 It is expected Rev T. s. Bond, of Canaan, Ct.. will preach in the M. E. church next Sunday morning in ex- change with Rev A. k. Lord.
 Rev J. s. Ellis is taking his annual vacation of month, and with his fam fly has gone to Maryland to visit friends.
 Mrs O. W. McPherson and daughter, Eleanor B., of Eddyville, N. Y, are in town for few days stay, visiting their old friends
 W. H. Little & Go. are making inn provements on the drug store; building an addition on in the rear of the post office.
 A Harvest praise service will be given next Sunday evening by the Sunday school at the M. B. church.
 Miss Eunice Vosburgh, who for many years has lived at her home in the south west part of this town on the mountain road, and for long time has been in feeble condition, passed away last Friday. Her funeral was attended Sunday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
FALLS VILLAGE.

Wm. H. Walton spent Sunday with friends in Sharon.
 John Nicoll and wife visited friends in Canaan, Sunday.
 Fred Steinway attended the wedding of his sister in Ct. Burlington last | Thursday.
 Miss Carrie Owen was & guest of | friends in West Cornwall few days since.
 | The review and examination at the D. M. Hunt school closed last week and 8 reception for the pupils and parents was held in the library rooms Tuesday night.
 | A reception for the relatives of the contracting parties after the wedding of Will Stone and Miss Emma Melvin will be held at the residence of the brides parents this evening (Thursiay) after which MT and Mrs Stone will commence housekeeping in Miners block in this village.
 The blacksmith shop with it's two new additions has been painted couple of coats and now takes the lustre off of all buildings of the kind in this section. A good sized audience listened to the | lecture on Rome and Pompeii" at the | Icy entranced the assemblage by his howery, yet easy flow of language, de- scriptive of the buried city and it's treas. ures; also of modern Rome. There is a humorous vein in his lectures which adds noticeably to the effect over his audience.
 Fun, and the enhancement of the in- terests of the Y. P. s. O. E. was dealt | l.. IL Al II held at Geo. W. Ford's. The articles wore sold and so were the buyers, yet the principle involved was one of pro- priety and the treasury had quite lift in specie regardless of the wrangling in the upper house over the silver bill. | T. F. Rawson, of Bridgeport; J. F.. Addis, of New Milford; George Mclean, Simsbury; T. F. Hill, Hartford; O. R. Blackman, New Haven; Chas Melchor. New York; were guests in the town and suburbs Friday.
 Miss Bertha Wiokwire is visiting rel atives in Brooklyn and Bridgeport. Mrs - Reynolds and children, of New York, were visitors in town over Sunday. Walter Chapin sold bird dog to N. W. Bishop, of Bridgeport. last week for one hundred and twenty-five dollars. Raymond Halstead, of Torrington, is a guest of friends in town this week. Very interesting reports of the Epworth League convention held at Ct. Harrington were given by Mrs S.Sparks, Mrs l.. A. Robbins and Mrs W. l.. Mil lard at the Methodist church Sunday evening.
 MT and Mrs George W. Evans, of Orange Go N. .Y., were visitors at the M. B. parsonage last week, driving across the country by private convey ance.
 Walter Chapin has made swap with George W. Adams in the matter of resi- dence; the first named has taken the house recently occupied by Ward Egg gleston and MT Adams will move into the tenement where Mir Chapin moved out Flames were seen bursting through the south or front window in Edwards photograph gallery at half past eight o'clock Tuesday evening. The fire was soon put out but not till every thing in the south part had been destroyed. The camera and negatives were saved but the damage done is estimated at some thing like two hundred dollars, we un- derstand, and there was no insurance. All sympathize with Mir Edwards in his ill luck. .=
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
EAST CANAAN.

The first ice formed here this autumn was Oct. 17th.
 Mrs A. A. Lawrence visited relatives in Norfolk, Thursday.
 Mir and Mrs Lyman Dunning return. ed home from the Worlds Fair last week, and Geo. s. Dunning returned Saturday morning.
 A Grange society was organized here Tuesday evening, Oct. 17th, with six teen members.
 There was sociable in the lecture room Tuesday evening, given by the Y. P. s O. E.
 The Y. P. s. c. b. are exerting them. selves to give suitable welcome to the Winsted Union to meet here Tuesday. Cards are out for the wedding of Wm Stone, of Falls Village, and Miss Emma Melvin, of Salisbury. in Salisbury. Oct. 26th. AS the parties were formerly of this place and favorably known here. many of their young friends intend to be present on the happy occasion. Con- sequently the usual meeting of the Y P s. c. B. on Thursday evening will be held Friday evening.
 "Oh, you will learn so much at the Worlds Fair" Query; if this is 30. ought not the standard of education be raised in the different communities from which so many have visited the Worlds Fair? oBs
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
" EST CORNw ALI.

John Wood has returned from his trip to the Worlds Fair.
 Geo. O. Harrison and son John, left for Chicago last Wednesday, stopping over Sunday with friends in Ohio.
 Rev c. D. Milliken, of Canaan, ex- changed with Rev J. u. Pierpont last Sunday.
 Wm. O. Hart returned from his we'd ding trip Saturday evening.
 Master Robbie Hubbard has been quite sick the past week but is improv- ing under Dr. Livingston's care.
 Edward Rogers left on Monday for Chicago and the Exposition.
 A large variety of sailor hats in differ ent styles with satin crowns and velvet brims nicely trimmed at Sl00, worth double the money. Everything else at proportionately low figures at c. M. Halls millinery emporium.
 John l.. Washing is on the sick list at this writing.
 Cochrane Bros. have the finest assort- ment of parlor stoves ever seen iu this vicinity aud the prices lower than ever
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
IL A K E v ILL K.

Quito number of young people went to Salisbury Saturday evening to hear Captain Johnson, the Indian scout, lec- ture and see his Indian curiosities. They came home we'll pleased.
 The M. E. church has been closed over month for repairs. Mir John Smith, of Sheffield, is displaying his handiwork in great shape by decorating and painting the whole of the interior of the church. From present appear ances it will be several weeks yet before divine services can be held in 1t.
 MT and Mrs T. l.. Norton and their daughters, Susie and Martha, arrived home last Saturday morning from their visit to the Worlds Fair.
 Miss Clara Dukin, of Meriden. came home last Saturday and returned to at- tend to her duties as teacher in a gram mar school at the above named city, Monday.
 Principal J. D. Marvin and the other teachers of our district schools attended the 47th annual teachers meeting at New Britain last Friday.
 The we'll known Bostwick farm on Dodge Hill has been surveyed, laid ont into lots, and streets are staked eff as far as opposite the Davis ore bed office.
 E. W. Spnrr, E4q arrived home from his visit to the Worlds Fair last Friday. MT Spur saw the wreekage caused by the fearful railroad accident at Battle Creek, Mich, where 26 persons were killed and burnt to crisp, and many wounded
 The E W. Spur Go. is erecting a steam saw mill east of their coal yard t. Now people can soon get their logs saw ed at short notice for Q reasonable price and there will be no waiting for rain to raise the brook to give sufficient pow CT.
 Rev DrJ G Onklev was here last Thursday visiting friends.
 A tally-ho party consisting of fonr ladies and four gentlemen. among them being J. J. Van Allen, of Newport. R. i, the recently appointed Ambassador to Italy, and Messrs Mortimer and Yznaga, Of New York city, honcred our village last weok. The party was attended by 15 servants and coachmen who had in their charge Is horses. The party ar rived here Tuesday evening last week and stayed at the Wononsco over night. On Wednesday morning they departed for Lenox, Mass we'll pleased with their splendid treatment by Landlord Peabody.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN.

Mrs Will Willard attended the Ep- worth League convention in Ct. Bar rington, Oct. IS, giving most interest ing report of the first International League convention held in Cleveland Ohio, during last summer and which Mrs Willard attended.
 Wm. H Mansfield, of West Hartford, Mir and Mrs Geo. Page, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs G. Fl. Johnson, and child. of Morris, were at J. NJ. Pages for time last week.
 Mir and Mrs O. J. Jonas, of New Haven, special examiner for pensions, has been spending little time here in the interest of pensions. ..-..
 Mrs Henry Yale and daughter spent Sunday with Cream Hill relatives.
 Miss Mattie Presher is rapidly recov- ering from her recent illness.
 o. E. Chase and N. J. Dean were in attendance at court in Litchfield for a couple of days last week.
 Clarence Hillyer, of Easton, Penn [, is here for short tarry.
 At the Cong'l church Sunday the pas tor, Rev o. W. Hanna, preached most interesting discourse on the life and character of Henry Ward Beecher taking for his text the words "A good minister of Jesus Christ.
 After little time from home as the guest of relatives, Mrs Sidney Morris has returned much improved in health.
 Mir and Mrs D. H. Dean have also re- turned from their trip, reporting a most enjoyable time among relatives and friends.
 A number of our people attended the Sunday school convention at Cornwall Hollow, Oct. IT, and report very inter- esting exercises.
 MT J. Whitford and family, of Chapin- vile, Mass, and E. Wickwire and son of Chester. Mass. were guests at Geo. Judd's short time since.
 Miss Belle Judd will spend the com ing week with her sister, Mrs C.S Adam, at East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
CANAAN VALLEY.

The event of much interest here the past week, WAS the party given by Mir and Mrs A. G. Stevens, Thursday even ing, Oct 18th, the occasion being the twenty first birthday of thelr son, Jarvis Twenty-six guests met to express their good wishes for his future and to enjoy the festivities of the evening. Games were indulged in and potato race in which F. H. Langdon won the prize-a box of chocolate creams. The supper table presented 8 fine appearance, hay ing in its center huge cake ornament ed by twenty-one wax candles. Jarvis was the recipient of some valuable gifts, and in his napkin found twenty -one sil- yer dollars. Congratulations were in order and toast was enthusiastically received, given by Mrs Daniel Law renee, in these words:
 "Now here's health to twenty-one.
 May Jarvis life so we'll begun
 Still continue to go on until his fame Is spread throughout the states domain"
 Mir and Mrs Harry Atwood and daughter, of Ct. Burlington, Mass. were in attendance at Jarvis Stevens birthday party. B.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
CLAYTON.

It is reported that the selectmeu oi our town have settled with MT Holcomb b. who went down with the bridge near E. l.. Cooks as stated last week in the NEWS. by paving him what he asked, which was $500.
 Henry Sheldon, of Binghampton, N. Y., Is looking Bfter his business interests here and stops at Geo. Curtiss'.
 In New York city, 18th inst. son was born to MT and Mrs G. Otto Filter ich of this place.
 O. E. Barnes continues making i'm provements on his place, making 8 driveway around his house, grading, etc.
 The first sociable of the season was held at G. A. McIntyres last Thursday evening and added over six dollars to the treasury.
 A blacksmith from Norfolk is expect ed to commence business in Mir Smith s shop thls week and Mir Lindsey moves out.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26

raise corn of this size now, but she will for the next Columbian Exposition" Minnesota has statues of Hiawatba and Minnehaha, presented by the school children. There are also statues of a Pioneer and an Indian.
 Pennsylvania displays at tho entrance, the delr old Liberty bell, which once sounded the tones that were heard produces Independence Hall and con- tains many relics of the Revolutionary war The chair is here in which Thomas Jefferson sat when he wrote the Declara- ton of Independence. Also the table and the inkstand, then used, are shown.
 Tbe ceiling of the Florida building is festooned with the beautiful Southern moss. There are many unique articles articles for sale. Among tho rest are the translucent lizards, fastened with gold chain and pin. Many ladies bought them and yet wear them, keeping them alive by feeding them sugar and water. A farmer and his wife stood gazing at the metallic pets. The lady expressed Q wish for one, but her husband was not encouraging. We heard him say deprecatingly, "Wall, Mariah, if ye've got so ye banker after one of them things, l tell ye what I'll do. I'll jest go in the medder when we get home and ketch little snake for ye." The Florida building is reproduction of the old Fort Marion, begun at St. Aug justine in 1920. Its court is filled with the beautiful plants of the sunny south land.
 Virginia reproduces Mount Vernon, and is furnished with originals or du- plicates from the home of Washington.
 Brigham Young is allowed to appear to keep watch and ward over Utah. co
 Colorado contains the famous statue, "The Last of His Race" It was bought by the women of the state.
 The state buildings are only 6 little part of the big Fair, and we have not led you into all of them, even for hur- rled glimpse; but now we conduct you safely home to the goodly State of old Connecticut, and we leave you there, trusting you have not fallen by the way into the State of Wearlness.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
SALISISUR Y.

Rev J. c. Goddard, Mrs s. B. Moore, Mrs H. l.. Lee, Miss Alice Hutchinson and Myron Clark returned from Chicago last week.
 Miss K. A. Hicks, of Millerton, NY, is visiting friends in town.
 Rev Mir Barnett, of Canaan, occupied the pulpit at the Episcopal church last Sunday morning. ID
 Miss O. D. Conklin attended the teachers convention at New Britain last week
 JH. Sellick left for Chicago Saturday. i Miss Landon resumed her work ib the primary room, having been sick for a week.
 Miss S. J. Roraback called on friends here Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
CORN w ALL.

Mrs Ruth Matthews and sister have returned to their city home.
 Wm. Semple, of Norwalk, is visiting Whiting J. Wilcox.
 Mrs H. E. Sanford and Miss Mary Brandford visited friends in Thomaston last week.
 Miss Lizzie M Chipman visited with friends.in Goshen over Sunday.
 Henry Johnson, of Salt Lake City, Utah, spent last week in Cornwall.
 Mrs Jane Wilmot is spending 8 few weeks in Meriden and vicinity.
 J. E. Calhoun is making repairs on his saw mill. A. F. Palmer is doing the work.
 The farmers are improving the fine fall weather and securing their crops.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
Death by Chance.

Otto Kemp, the last of the eight founders of the Bridgeport Suicide Club, hanged himself in Cincinnatti a few days ago. The remaining mem bers of the club are men who have joined in the last three years. A cast of the dice decides the death of one member each year. George Leavenworth, the origi- nator of the idea, was the fourth victim. Carl Roberts, charter member, went insane when he heard of the death of the second victim. Ten members have so far kept the oath. Since the found ing of the Bridgeport club several of these uncanny societies have been form cd in different cities.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-26
ASHLEY FALLS,

Mrs F. Slye and daughter, who have been spending the summer in Sheffield, have returned to their home in this will lage.
 Rev Mir Wake is visiting his son in Waterbury, Conn.
 Mir and Mrs Stephen Nash and little daughter took @ carriage drive over the hills from Southwick, Mass, and are spending few days with Mrs Nash's brother, George Wood.
 Miss Mary Van .Deusen returned last Thursday to her home in Little Falls, N. Y.
 Several teams have been busy of late drawing gravel on the road leading from Canaan to this village which we hope will improve it in time. .....
 A temperance service is to be held in the M. B. church on Friday and Satur- day evenings of this week.