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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
oldest Church in the South

The Old Midway church in Liberty
county, Ca, the most ancient house OF
worship in the south, having been
built in 1852, was the scene the other
day of the one hundred and third an.
nual reunion of the Midway society,
an organization whose mission is to
perpetuate the historical association OF
the old structure. Negroes now own
the building
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Murdered and Robbed.

A murderer and robber killed Pleas
Merriweather, grocer near Birming-
ham, Ala, cutting his head nearly off.
He then robbed the place.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Awful Fate of Mrs. Amelia Schwab, Who
Jumped from n Fiye-Story Window.

New YORK, March 1s.-Mrs. Amelia
Schwab, of No. s62 First avenue, while
suffering from a temporary fit of mel
ancholia yesterday leaped from rear
window of her apartments on the fifth
floor to the ground below. She struck
on the right side of her head, smash
ing the frontal bone and crushing the
skull to pancake. In addition half
the bones in the woman's body were
broken. In company with her hus-
band she was to have sailed on the
steamer Saale for her home in Germany
on Tuesday
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
A Reason for 1t.

The world is always sunny
To the chap that has the money;
But you've got to hunt the honey,
Like the becsi
II they idled every hour,
In the shine, or IN tho shower,
Would they ever find q flower,
In the breeZe7
Though the stormy wind Is blow1n's
There is reapin'. there is sowtn',
An milk an honey fowil'
Left an right
But you've got to brave the weather;
You must lengthen out your tether
IL yon want to win the feather.
In the fight
Atlanta Constellation
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
won by His Negro Children.

Two years ago George Die, bach
elor, died in Ebert county, Ga, leav.
ing an estate of $125, 600 to seven IL.
legitimate negro children. A big con.
test followed, and the third trial OF
the case ended the other day in de.
cision in favor of the negro legatees.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Swallowed Morphine.

Postmaster Rockmore, of Lawrence
vile, Ga, was found dead the other
morning from the effects of morphine.
He probably committed suicide.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

Into the cold and rain, had no Hostetter'a
Stomach Bitters to couneract their effect.
But the modern traveller in inclement
weather can battle its hurtful influence with
this genial protector. Chills and fever,
rheumatism, neuralgia, colds are forestalled
by this warming medicinal stimulant and
safeguard. Take wineglassful Immediate
ly before and after exposure. Use it, too,
for dyspepsia, biliousness and constipation.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
KiIIed by a railing Tree.

The 6-year-old son of Fay ]. Smith,
of Celina, Tenn, was killed by fall
ing tree, which his father was telling.
The boys body was badly mangled.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
shoe House Closed.

The retail shoe house of Mckenzie &
Reilly, Atlanta, Ca, was closed recent
ly ON mortgages aggregating $4,000,
and receiver appointed
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

Miss Mary Dancy, of Holly Springs,
Miss, died in New Orleans, after a
short illness. She was one of the most
noted bellies of Mississippi. famed for
her beauty all over the south.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Mrs. JENNIE WILL

Oregon, writes /: I" /
was sick for over three
years with blind dizzy
spells, palpitation of
the heart, pain in the
back and head, and
at times would have
such a weak tired feel
ing when I first got
up in the morning,
and at times nervous
cflills.
The physicians diff
fered as to what my
disease was, but none
Of them did me any
good. AS soon as ]
commenced taking DIR,
Pierce's Favorite Pre-.
scription, I began tc
oct better. could S1ApT'
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
A BIG CoNTRAcT.
VIII Keep One Thousand Men Employed
for Five Months.

BUFFALO, n. Y, March 1s.-One of
the largest contracts ever let in this
city was closed to-day between the
New York Central a. Hudson River
railway and the Buffalo Car Manufac-
turing Co. The contract calls for the
construction of J 500 box cars Of the
latest and most improved pattern.
The deal had been pending for week
past, but was finally closed yesterday.
The cars win be the most expensive
ever built by the Central,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Pound Murdered In Bed.

Bland Watson, colored, was found
murdered in bed at Aiken, S. c. A
bloody apron in the possession of Jane
Prince and her husband, Tom Prince,
led to their arrest.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

"HTT am err good ting" said Uncle Eben,
"fOh folks ter try ter be satisfy wifi what
dey kin un'stan'. If dab was less hypnotism
goia' on an mo- baptism, dab wouldn't be
% mach trouble 90 DO pgesea time. '',~ Wash
iastan s'EaF.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

Horse Power, Swinging or Wind Stacker,
Saw Mill, Self Feeder, or an Engine, adj
dress the J. l. CASE T. M. Co., Racine, Wis.
They have the largest Threshing Machine
plant in the world, and their implements may
be relied upon as the best. Business estab-
lished 1912. Illustrated catalogue mailed free.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Col. Charles Paine.

Col. Charles Paine, veteran of the
Mexican and the late war. and one OF
the Oldest citizens OF VicksbpFg aIiss,,
lied Q few aays sEo.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
ELEVATOR BUR NED
Together with a Large Amount of Wheat
Cotton, Hay and Salt.

ST. LOUIS, March 1s.-The elevator
and general warehouse of Hugh
Rodgers & Co., on the river front at
the foot of Salisbury street burned to
the ground yesterday morning. The
building contained 100000 bushels of
wheat and large amount of salt, hay
and cotton. Nothing was saved The
loss is 5000, 600; fully covered by in
suranee. The fire is reported to have
caught in the engine room from an un-
known cause.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

Experiments show that cotton can
be successfully grown in southern Kan
sas. This year considerable area will
be planted to the feecy staple.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Wanted to Sleep by Father and Mothel

The last request of John Koran, a
stonecutter from st. Louis, who died
at Atlanta, Ga, was that his body be
sent to his old home for interment by
the side of his mother and father. The
request was complied with.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

PIso's CURE Is wonderful Cough medi-
cine-Mrs w. PICKERT, Van Eiclen and
Blake AYES, Brooklyn, N. Y, Oct Is, '94.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

be traced by the lines i'll the woman's face.
Dull eyes, the sa1low or wrinkled face and
those feelings of weakness" have their
rise in the arrangements and irregularities
peculiar to women. The functional de-
engagements, painful disorders, and chronic
weaknesses of women, can be cured with
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. For the
young girl just entering womanhood, for
the mother and those about to become
mothers, and later in "the change of life, !"
the Prescription is just what they need /;
it aids nature in preparing the system for
the change. It's medicine prescribed for
thirty years, in the diseases of women, by
DR. R v. Pierce, chief consulting physician
to the Inyalids' Hotel and Surgical Insti-
tute, at Buffalo, N. Y. DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription will cure the chronic inflamma-
ton of the lining membranes which cause
such exhausting drains upon the system.
It cares nervous prostration, slccplessness,
faintness nervous debility and all disorders
arising from arrangement of the female
organs and functions.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
when You Want . Thresher,

ALL truth is nonsense to the man who has
let lie make its home In his heart.-Rams
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
King Lear, Driven Forth

THERE is sad difference between f1nan-
cial strait and financial hush.-Ga1veston
News
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

'tWHITHER are we drifting?" asked one
snowflake to another.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
SOUTHERN oLEANINGs.
The Cotton Movement.

Says dispatch from New Orleans:
Secretary Hester has issued a state
ment showing actual deliveries from
the state of Texas, for the first six
months of this season to February %,
of 1888, 396 bales, against 1885, for
the same time last season, making a
net increase of 1907, 9S4.
Secretary Hester says that the de-
liveries from the state of Texas from
and after March last year were 26S,-
64S bales; the commercial crop of Texas
last year having been 2,059, 060 bales.
Mr.. Hester has also issued a state
ment giving an analysis of the move
ment of cotton into sight, dividing the
cotton belt into three groupes, viz:
First, Texas and the Indian territory;
second, other gulf states, embracing
Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee;
third, Atlantic states. embracing North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida and Alabama.
This analysis shows cotton brought
into sight for the first six months OF
the season to February %, inclusive:
Texas, 1881, $50 bales, against 1911,
$40 in 1894 and ], 1893, 972 in 1898.
Other gulf states, 2,393. 795 bales,
against 1889, $50 in 1894 and 1855, TOT in
1893
Atlantic states, 3,136,94O bales,
against 2,s65, 700 in 1894 and 2,324, GA in
1898.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

"B1LL DooIAN's band has been captured
in Oklahoma remarked the newspaper
reader. "You don't say So" replied the
man who pretends to keep posted, but
doesn't. 'tWhat was Bills band doingl
Playing Sweet Marie3 - Washington
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Alabama Encouraging Immigration.


Arrangements are being made to
hold state immigration convention in
Florence, Ala. July A. The proposed
convention viii be attended by dele
gates fron every county in the state,
and its object and purpose will be tc
devise means for increasing the tide OF
immigration which is turning toward
this state, and to enlist the co-opera-
ton of every section of the state in the
movement. The Florence Business
league has taken active steps in the
matter, and has appointed a commit
tee to perfect arrangements for the
convention.
Hon. Hector D. Lane, state commits.
sioner of agriculture, is heartily in
favor of the convention. and has writ
ten that he will lend his aid toward
making it a success.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
zs, of MohGzUk. Lane Co.

we'll nights aud that bad. nervous feeling and the
pain i'll my back SOON left me. eau walk sever
al miles without getting tired. took in all three
bottles of Prescription and two of Discovery"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

MAUD-''That Swattlcs girl Is wildly I'm
fatuated with her new chum, that Molly
Jamesby. What docs it mean, wonderi''
Madge-''It means that Molly has BROTH
er."-Chicago Record
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22

sLET me see, said Bobbs to Debbs, ''isn't
this Dobbs that we were just talking about 8
relative of yoursl "a distant relative"
said Dobbs. every distantn II should
think so. He's the Oldest of twelve children
in our family, and I'm tho youngest. Tit
Bits.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
FACES

like flowers, fade
and wither with time;
the bloom of the rose
is only known to the
b e 1t by woman
cheeks. The nerv-
\ Gus strain caused by
I the ailments and
| pains peculiar TO the
sex, and the labor
and worry of rearing
a family, can often
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Spring
Medicine

There is nothing more conclus-
lively proven than that Hoods
Sarsaparilla is a radical and relia-
BILE blood purifier. IF we could
show you the many letters we re-
ceive from people of whom we
never heard before, telling of re-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-22
Hoods
SarsapariHa

markable cures of scrofula, salt
rheum and all kinds and degrees
of disease of the blood, you would
be as fully convinced of, and as
enthusiastic over, the merits of
Hoods Sarsaparilla as we are.
BY taking it now you may realize
the benefit to be derived from
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The herald., 1895-04-05
E,kirs in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, April Am a speech to-
day before the San Diego Chamber OF
Commerce, Senator Stephen B. Elkins.
referring to his recent trip through Mex
leo and the close commercial relations
that should exist between the two coun-
tries, and the benefits that would follow
the construction of the Nicaragua canal,
said
while there | was impressed with the
vast posi- ibilites of commerce between
California and the western coast. There
is no railroad to the Pacific Coast of that
country. and | said to myself if that were
built California might furnish all that
Mexico required, especially manufactured
articles. California is even more inter
ested in such a road than Mexico herself.
With road from the interior reaching
Acapulco. Mazatlan, San Bias, or some of
those ports, the opportunity for trade re-
lations with California would be almost
boundless. | know how California stands
on the Nicaragua canal. That is the
thing we want. The canal will make this
the i est state in the Union in time. 1t
is the geatest enterprise of modern times
and will do incalcrllable good to mankind.
l earnestly hope the bill will come up in
the next congress and be passed. AS for
myself, you can't rig it up too bad for me
to vote for it. l am out and out, before
and after, for the Nicaragua canal"
The herald., 1895-04-05

reached the parry had risen above the
thick atmosphere. and as the fog bank
rolled out over the Pacific the effect was
grand beyond description.
"A. b. Shaw. Il. u. Dennlsron anu A. Z.
Roscoe made fine haul of grouper, rock
bass and shark yesterday, not far from
Church Rock, at the lower end of the
island.
Percy r. Wilson, the Los Angeles attor-
ney, is over making arrangements for his
family who will spend the summer on
Catalina.
James D. Reynolds. of Chicago, who
recently made short stay on the island.
returned a few days since with his family
and registered at the Metropole.
Among the arrivals from Los Angeles
yesterday were F. ID. Hopkins, ]. Varley,
NJ. d. Bright and ]. H. Miller.
DIR. W. H. Prittie and George 7.
Schmidt, of Pasadena. are at the Met
ropole.
Senator Thurston and party returned to
the mainland this morning.
Guests at the Metropole include: George
r. Butlin. Omaha; Mrs. j. M. Jones,
Kansas City; J. E. Scott and wife,
Grand Rapids, Wis. Mr.. and Mrs. Rose
wald, San Francisco DR.. John O. Mather,
Miss Mather, Philadelphia; ]. A. McRae
and wife. Niagara Falls; W. H. Moty.
Akron, o.; H. c. Barr and wife, Pitts
burg, Pa,
The herald., 1895-04-05
SANTA MONICA
Electric Railway TaIk-Death of q Nevada
Senator

SANTA MONICA, April 4.-The air is
full of rumors in the matter of electric
railroad connection with Los Angeles,
there being three articles of incorporation
filed up to date of writing this, with the
promise of more to follow. 1t seems to
be pretty well assured that we will have
one built in time for the approaching
season.
State Senator Alexander Wise of Winnie
mucca, New, died last night at Hotel
Arcadia, where he has been for some
time. Deceased was born in Prussia
sixty years ago, coming to America when
small child and to the coast in 1852; re-
siding in San Jose eleven years then GO
ing to Nevada, where he has resided ever
since. being elected state senator in 1894
and one of the quartette OF Republican
senators in the Silver states upper
house. The remains will be taken to
Los Anghles for interment. at his request.
W. Z. Lester, the secretary OF the Bank
of Santa Monica. has returned home from
his trip to the Golden Gate, Mrs. H. NJ.
Gorham coming with him. Also Miss
Alice Hobart, an accomplished San Fran
cisco lady.
The herald., 1895-04-05
REDLANDS
Proceedings Of tine Trustees---0ther Local
Happenings

REDLANDS, April 4.-Mr. Keifheifers
bond in the sum of $500, for building 470
feet of fume for the city, was approved
at last nights trustees meeting.
The request OF Ira G. Sharp for a rebate
of fine for violating ordinances 1s1 and
1870 was denied.
Salaries. of the officers for the month of
March were allowed.
At the meeting of the directors of the
Chamber OF Commerce, Wednesday after.
noon. the committee on public improve
ments asked and was granted further
time.
The committee appointed to investigate
the Alham bra s1oe factory proposition.
reported unfavorably. The report was ac-
cepted and the committee discharged.
The board indorsed W. M. Tisdale's
proposition to issue descriptive pamph-
let of Redlands.
J. W. Orr now has entire control of the
Leader.
Over one hundred dollars have been
raised by the citizens here for George
Hahn. whose property was destroyed by
fire in Moreno recently.
A. X. Smiley has gone to San Diego
county to inspect the Mission Indians.
The herald., 1895-04-05
SEALING SEASON
The international Contract Will End on
April 80

April so
VICTORIA, B. c., April 4.-Under
the international sealing agreement, seal
ing on the coast will cease on April 30th,
and present prospects indicate that the
catch for the first half of the season will
be very light 1t has been the old story
OF rough weather making it impossible
to hunt seals when the herds have been
located. Ten days ago the highest catch
reported was 325, which at current rates
would not pay expenses. The weather
may improve off the coast in the next
three weeks, but it will be exceptional
luck il schooners pull up. 1t is too early
to venture 70 predict on the season s
work, as everything depends upon the
second half of the season. in the autumn
and the luck in Asiatic waters. No re-
ports have been received from the Asiatic
coast as to conditions and number of
seals. and those from the east are as yet
quite meager. Seals have been running
very we'll off the island, but the weather,
as stated, has kept the hunters aboard
the schooners.
The herald., 1895-04-05
Death of Noted Shin Builder

BOSTON, April 4.-Captain Lauchlan
McMay, one of the McMay brothers,
shipbuilders of East Boston, died last
night. He was born i'll Shelburn, Nova
Scotia. in 1911. He. with Isaac Webb of
this city, was appointed a carpenter on
the United States gunboat ConsJella-
ton. aboard which David G. Farragut
was lieutenant. During the reign of
clipper ships McMay, with his brother
Donald, built and managed number.
Since 1876 he has conducted a general
shipping business in New York.
The herald., 1895-04-05
Football Controversy

BOSTON, April At is rumored in
Cambridge that the football controversy
is about to be settled. The corporation
is said to have voted to uphold the ath-
letic commission and rebuff the faculty.
Most of the overseers are also said to be on
the safe side. Definite action will soon
be taken. 1t seems certain that next year
there will be a Havard team that will
play on the lines recommended by the
athletic committee on college games
on college grounds for college men
The herald., 1895-04-05
THE STREET RAILROAD ROW
vining Of San Francisco to Be Indicted for
Tearing Up . Street

Tearing Up street
SAN FARNCISCO,. April 4.-Super-
visor Dimond announces that tomorrow
he will go before the grand jury and give
testimony on which E. P. Vining, man.
ager Of the Market street railway system,
and Conductor Thomas will be indicted.
They will be charged with violating a
local ordinance which prohibits any street
railway from tearing up street to lay
tracks without forty-eight hours notice
to the clerk of the board of supervisors.
The specific occasion on which this or
dinance was violated was when the tracks
were laid on O'Farrell street last Satur-
day. The penalty for violation of the or
dinance. Is from 60 to 1sO days imprison-
ment in the county jail without the
alternative of paying a fine. The Mar
ket.street company yesterday notified the
mayor that it would remove the tracks
and would apply for franchise in the
regular way.
The herald., 1895-04-05
Raided a Gambling DOM

GLENwOOD SPRINGS, Dol., April A.
Sheriff Vert has captured Ctwo mem bers
of the gang tnat raided the Silver Club
gam bling rooms last week, securing $6l5.
The prisoners are Oliver Jacobs and Bob
Moore. neither of whom is over % wears
old. They confessed to the robbery.
The herald., 1895-04-05
THE STREET PAGEANTS

Will be reviewed at Central Park by tie
Queen, where over 5000 seats will be bu.tfor
spectators, which can be reserved al low prices.
DDTZEG G For the Bnttl OF Flowers
NAAIO Aggregate s. $40 in value.
The Massed Choruses of the Concerts will
over have 500 voices. the orchestra go pieces,
and the soloists are of natl onal reputation.
The herald., 1895-04-05
Illinois lemacrafs

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 4. - The
Democratic state central committee de-
cided today to call state convention on
June 4th for the purpose of discussing
the currency question and adopting a
platform of principles for the next cam
paign.
The herald., 1895-04-05
SANTA CATALINA
The Isthmus Trip--The Tourists Already
Arriving

AVALON, April A party OF visitors,
comprising James D. Reynolds. A. r.
'Copley, Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Kinney, Miss
Rogers, the Misses Tilden, J. s. Evans,
E. v. Barry. and A. G. Johnson, made
the favorite isthmian trip yesterday. A
fog hung over the water in the morning,
but before the crest Of the divide was
The herald., 1895-04-05
FRIDAY, April 10Th
SATURDAY, April 10th
Ell Dia de las Flores

Gorgeous Floral Pageant with Queens Review
and Battle of the Flowers at Central Park and
awarding Of prizes by the judges at . IN.
Burlesque Tournament of Sports at Athl tic
Park by Electric Light at $50 pm Admis-
sion, csc Seats reserved for ladies and escorts
without extra price.
The herald., 1895-04-05
THURSDAY, April 18th
Children'S Day

Parade at 10 am. of 1O, 900 School Children.
Carnival Masque Ball at Haza DIS Pavilion,
the dancing to be preceded by attractive
Amusement features. Tickets by subscription
only. For gentleman and lady, $5 extra lady,
So. Balcony prices: First row, So; second
row. $1.5O; balance. 81. All seats reserved.
Gallery admission, SOC.
The herald., 1895-04-05
Stockholders Meafing

OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA SEWER
~ Pipe Company. Notice is hereby given
that the annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the above named company will be he on
Monday, the l5tn day OF April, A. D, 1895, at
9 O'Clock pm, at the Office OF the company
24S Broadway. for the purpose of electing
directors for the year ensuing
S. Ii. MOTT, Secretary
Los Angeles, March 27, 1895 l15
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-02-17

in the cabin females were in a terrible
stste for fear the vessel should land ana
90 on to Liverpool before they were
able 10 disembark. Every now and l taen
Won could hear some one remark, On,
/ am sure / have forgotten something.
We proceeded along the coast very
slowly on account Of the treaeherouS
rocks which are very Numerous, espe-
ciallv 10 Cork harbOr Al 2;3O a. IN.
we sGopoed of Roches Point, where
tender came alongside US. When she
was made fast the baggage was imme-
dtatelv gotten ready aud taken OF
Everything was in a furry, and in less
man forty minutes all the Queenstown
passengers, including myself had left
Inc ship When the tender parted
from the steamer, cheers and Sood-0yes
were exchanged, and as our little boat
swung around aud pointed her nose to-
wards Queenstown, the Southwark gave
q blast of her whistls, started the en-
eiues. and steamed off in the darkness
FOR Liverpool. MAC