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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-29
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George Cosgsweli. ........... Edward Harripan
smoke. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Dan Colly.r
John Filbert. rt..,..........,....... Harry Fisher
Phillip Coggswell ell...........l.....W j Hurley
Paul Cas- IN n....,..............Fre Frederick Back us
Pop Jones. s................... George Merritt
DICK .,.;...,......s..,... Dave Braham, Jr
martn heilly, ....t....s.s..s.... ...s. Dan Burke
Louis Donneite. e................ James Cassady
Jack Dingile. .................... 81. Frank WYATT
tailor Joe .......... THOMAS j McCulken
Mother Crawford. .....,..... Miss HATTIE Moors
Laura Cogeswell ..........., Miss Jane BurDy
hally stacey. eY........,,.....,M Miss Carrie Collyer
Edward Harrlgan, famous American
comedian, appeared in the Providence
Opera House last evening after an abb
sence OF about fifteen years. He presented
his own play, entitled "Old Lavender
one of the vehicles that brouRht him dis
tinction in New York, where it's local coll
or ana alleged characters attracted great
deal OF attention.
The metropolitan production, of course,
had the advantage of ella borate and spec
ial stage dressing and cast of local
favorites. And 1t also had the charm OF
familiarity much after the same manner
As "Home Sweet Home has for the aver
age vocalist. "Old Lavender" as play,
pure and simple, Is pauper In merit in
the light OF modern stage workmanship.
1t reminded old theater goers OF lang
syne, when melodrama had the popu-
lace by the throat, so to speaS.
The characters introduced, with the
exception OF "Old Lavender, are insin-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-29
Lothrop's Opera House.

The reputation OF Lothrop's Opera
House, II 1t were necessary, must GER
tainly be enhanced this week If Miss
Katherine Rober and her company con-
tinue TO act as they did yesterday-and
there seems TO be no reason 10 doub tina.
they will. Ii is Miss ROBBERS farewell
week before making protracted tour OF
New England, and the Middle States.
1.-The Bankers Daughter, one OF the
most substantial plays ever produced,
was the attraction yesterday and, despite
the difficulty ofiputting such a play sue
cessfllly on Lothrop's stage, il must be
said IL was very well done indeed The
story OF The Bankers Daughter is pret-
~ rel known by this time, and every
body is agreed upon its merits; SO is
everybody satisfied with Miss ROBBERS
portrayal OF Lillian Mestbrook, the
bankers daughter. Ii is a very satisfac-
tory piece of acting.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday "The
Clipper, by +. j. Swartz, will be given
by the same company.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

j. w. Bass and G.. F. Cassel-
berry, of the New Castle neighbor-
hood, have lost about fifty fine hogs
recently from a disease supposed to
be cholera.
Up to Friday evening last, 11O3
bales of cotton had been shipped
from Toone this season. OF this
number, Dr. Jno. w. Nuckolls ship
ped 700 bales.
For the best Stick and
Fancy Candy made, 60 to
Migrants.
Miss Sarah Galloway will leave
tomorrow morning for Somerville,
where she will spend the Xmas hol-
idays. She will be accompanied by
Miss Laura Tate.
Call and see the two large
sticks of candy, one weighing 90
pounds and the other Ga pounds
mint and lemon.
Z. +. WILKINSON IL SONs.
Library Lamps, Oil Pain
tings, etc., cheap and pretty
at Hudson's.
Charles Brent, colored, was
drowned in Hatchie River last Fri
day, in what is known as the
''whirl hole in the "big bend. "
His body was recovered Monday
morning by the use of dynamite.
Col, Robert Gates, Centennial
Commissioner for West Tennessee,
addressed an audience in the court
house at Bolivar Monday, urging
the importance of Hardeman Coun-
TVS representation at the Centen-
NAL, and enumerated the many ben
efts to be derived therefrom.
On Wednesday, at the residence
of the brides father, in the 4th dis
trict, Mr.. John L. Kearney and
Miss Ella Campbell were married.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. L. Brown. The contrrct-
ing parties are among the most pop
ular young people in Hardeman
County.
Dressing Cases, Collar and
Cuff Boxes, Work Boxes, AL
buns, Vases, Cups and Sau-
GERS, etc, at Hudson's.
While you are enjoying the
blessings of a kind providence, re-
member that there are many poor
people in Bolivar who are actually
in want. Go in the byways and
hedges and hunt these unfortunate
people up, contribute to their wants
and you will feel better for having
done so.
For the Christmas and New
Year Holidays, the Illinois Central
r. II. will sell Excursion Book
tickets to all stations on Southern
Lines, at one and one-third fare.
Tickets will be sold Dec. p, ns, "a,
25, %, so, 81, 1895 and Jan. l.,
1895, restricted for going passage
on the date Of sale and with final
return limit Jan. srd, 1895.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

division of the money-that Green
was to deposit his (Mose's) part I'M
der an old stump. Upon investi-
cation, about seventy dollars was
found under this stump. Nose
claims that the only connection he
had with the matter was to load the
gun. Nose was interviewed by one
of the editors of the BULLETIN, to
whom he recited substantially what
is above stated. Nose says he con-
ceived the idea of murder and rob
berry from book that he had read
s'The Life of Rube Burrows"
Barnt Green was arrested on the
evidence of Nose Pirtle. He is a
negro about As years old. He denies
having any connection with the af-
fair, and claims that he was at home
with his family on the morning of
the murder. Other arrests have
been made, however, which0will no
doubt throw more light upon the
subject.
At the time of Mr.. Mitchell's
death, he was supposed to have
had somewhere in the neighborhood
of a thousand dollars upon his per-
son, in notes and money. Only
about seventy dollars in money has
been recovered, which was turned
over to Sheriff Summons, and was
deposited by him in the Bank.
On account of the intense excite
ment in the community and the
strong demand for speedy justice,
Sheriff Sammons, who went down
after the prisoners Monday was
forced to adopt strategy for their
protection. After spending Monday
night in the woods and bitches, he
safely landed them in Bolivar Tues
day morning. Tuesday night, a |
delegation demanded from the Sher-
if an ''interview" with the prison
ers, but in the mean time they had |
been spirited away to Jackson.
Mr. Miles Mitchell, the unfortu-
nate victim of the terrible crime,
was about IS years of age, and
leaves wife and four children.
He was wealthy man, and was
one of the most prominent and pop
ular citizens Of Hardeman County. |
His death is regretted by all, and
will he be missed by
those in unfortunate circumstances,
whom he ever delighted to assist.
His remains were buried Tuesday,
and large concourse of sorrowing
friends were present to pay the last
sad tribute to his memory.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20
CHRISTMAS TREE.
Operahouse, Christmas Eve,
Dec. 9th at z o'clock.

A Christmas Tree for the
town will be displayed in the
operahouse on the evening of
the Oath Of December, at z
O'Clock, to which the public
is cordially invited.
All persons desiring to
give presents to friends are
asked to bring same to the
operahouse by noon on that
day or as soon thereafter as
possible. Every present con-
tributed in this way will add
to the success of the tree.
The following committee is
respectfully invited to receive
and display the gifts: Mes
DANES A. M. StatIer, T. M.
Moore, II. o. True, G. M.
Warren, Misses Nina Camp
bell, Allie Clinton, Sallie
Kearney, Bette Mitchell,
Sadie Durrett, DellaWilliams,
Birdie Warren, Louevie Pat
rick.
AS many of the committee
as possible will please meet
at the operahouse at noon to
receive the gifts.
Come one, come all. No
fee for admission.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20
MILES MITCHELL MURDERED.

A horrible crime was committed in
the 4th district of Hardeman county
Monday morning. Mr.. Miles Mitch
ell, one of our most prominent and
wealthy citizens, was shot and in.
Istantly killed. The circumstances
in regard to the murder are given
below:
AS is his custom, Mr.. Mitchell
left his house, on the morning above
mentioned, between five and six
O'Clock, and went to his barn, a
short distance, to feed his stock.
He had only been absent a short
while " hen the report of gun was
heard. Upon Investigation, it was
discovered that the shot had been
fired at Mr.. Mitchell, with deadly
effect, He was found in the barn,
with almost half of his head blown
off. The news spread rapidly over
the neighborhood, and the excite
ment and indignation of the people
was at high pitch. Efforts were
commenced at once to find out the
perpetrator of the dastardly deed.
McCarley's bloodhounds, from Jack
son, were telegraphed for and were
on the scene in a short time. When
the bloodhounds arrived, they were
placed on the tracks surrounding
the barn, where the murder was
committed, and the dogs followed
the trail without interruption to the
cabin of Moses Pirtle, a quarter of
a mile distant. Moses Pirtle is a
colored man, about 25 years of age,
and has been in the employ of Mr..
Mitchell for several years. He was
visited by committee, and at first
denied any knowledge of the MUIR
der. Not satisfied with his state
ment, the committee visited Nose
the second time, and succeeded in
getting from him sufficient infor-
nation to cause his arrest. Nose
admitted that he had gone into plot
with Barnt Green, colored, to kill
Mr.. Mitchell for his money, and to
divide the spoils, He said that on
Sunday, Green came to his (Mose's)
house, and then and there the plans
were laid. On Friday before the
killing, Nose borrowed an old mus
ket from one of Barnt Green's boys.
Nose says he agreed to load this
musket and put it in certain place,
known only to himself and Green
and that Green was to take the gun
and kill Mr.. Mitchell. Nose fur
Their states that he had definite an
derstanding with Green about the
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20
BOLIVAR BULLETIN
NEWS.
Toys at Hudson's.

Toys at Hudson's.
George Newbern is clerking for
Durrett.
Mr.. r. w. Ussery, of o. K,
Miss, is in Bolivar:
Toysl Toysll Toyslll at
Hudson's.
Mrs r. A. Tate returned from
a visit to Corinth, Miss, this week.
Mr.. George Bradford, of
Toone, was over Monday on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Swine
broad and family are visiting in
Jackson.
Capt. r. H. Wood returned
Tuesday from a business trip to
Franklin.
Mrs. l. Kahn and children left
Tuesday evening for Memphis, their
future home.
Dolls! Dolls!! Dolls!!! at
Hudson's.
Miss Bessie Cheshier, from
o. Kay, Miss, is visiting Miss
Della Williams.
Mr.. 7. p. Campbell Ii assist
ing Postmaster Savage during the
Christmas Holidays.
Misses Velma Stewart and Fan
ME Bass will spend the holidays at
their homes in New Castle.
Miss Marie Melton, of St.
Katharine's School, will spend the
holidays at their home in New Cas-
tie.
Rev. Mr.. Wright was summon n.
ed to Fulton, KY, the first of the
week to see his sister who was quite
i'll.
Xmas Trix, Novelties, etc.
cheap at Hudson's.
st. Katharine's School closes
this afternoon for Xmas holidays.
Work will be resumed on the 30th
instant.
Among the visitors to Bolivar
this week were Austin Miller, OF
Memphis, Paul Jones, of Corinth
r.. w. Smith, of Cairo.
e. III. Doyle is behind the
counters of B. V. Hudson, and will
be glad to serve his friends during
the Christmas holidays.
There are families in our towr
who need assistance. Cheer theil
hearthstones during Christmas weel
with some substantial donation.
Some of the enterprising citi
zens of the Toone neighborhooC
have recently shipped seven ca
loads of holly and mistletoe to north
eru cities.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

changes and transfers en- route. For
further information desired, address
G. P. Rector, Commercial Agent,
J. G. Davis, Travelling Freight &
Pass. Agent, No. 3O3 Main Street,
Memphis, Tenn.
DIR. S. Dickson will be in
Whiteville, December 90, 81, and
% provided the weather is good.
All who need dental work are invi-
ted to meet him.
M. F. Wellington & Co., a
dry goods firm that has been doing
business in Bolivar, made an as
Segment on last Saturday night.
J. r. Reaves was appointed as
signee. The stock invoiced between
fifteen and sixteen hundred dollars.
Following are the accounts listed:
Warren Nicely & Co., Nashville,
$3.50; Jackson Wooden Mills, Jack
son, $500; L. Jonas d Co., Nash
vile, $3.50; Disco Block & Co.,
Memphis, $3.50; Brooks, Nicely &
Co., Memphis, $500; Star & Ores
cent Co., New Orleans, $155; Tapp
Leathers & Co., Louisville, $3.50;
B. Prehish, New Orleans, $25; ST.
monitor Silon, New York, $3.50. To-
tai amount of indebtedness, 81, $50.
The assignors state in the convey
ance that other claims not listed are
due by the firm.
BEFORE SELECTING XMAS
PRESENTS, GOTO DURRETT'S
AND SEE THE CHINA AND
GLASSWARE.
On Wednesday morning at half
past eight o'clock, Mr.. John Coates,
an elderly and respected citizen of
our town, quietly and peacefully
passed away. He was a native of
Virginia, having been born in that
state, in Halifax County, on the 9th
of February, 1913, hence had he liy-
ed until the 9th of next February,
he would have been SO years old.
He immigrated to this county when
about nineteen years old, and has
been a resident thereof ever since.
He was thrice married. His first
wife was Miss Johnson, by whom
he had four children, namely: James,
John, William and Thomas Coates.
The first two were members of Capt.
r. I'll. Woods company and died du-
ring the war. William Coates
Joined r. p. NeelY's company and
died after the close of the war.
Thomas died when thirteen years of
age. His second marriage was to
Mrs. Alkaline Coffee, to whom five
children were born, and only one, A.
J. Coates, isnow living. In 1879,
Mr.. Coates married Miss Anna
Hudson. The result of this marriage
was one child, Oscar. A wife, two
children and thirteen grand children
survive him. In early life, he con-
nected himself with the Baptist
Church, and while firm believer in
the doctrine of that church, he was
nevertheless liberal in his views.
The burial will take place this
friday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20
For Sale.

Davis, Eldredge, Singer, Domes.
tic and Wheeler a. Wilson second
hand Sewing Machines, all in first
class repair and guaranteed for FIVE
years. The above machines will be
sold cheap. Apply to me, over
Savage d. Emerson's Drug Store.
Il. A. PARRAx.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20
The Biq Barrel.

The largest barrel ever seen in
Bolivar is now on exhibition in my
saloon. 1t is filled with the cele-
brated |. w. Harper Whiskey, the
most popular brand on the market.
You are invited to come and see it.
@. NJ. WARREN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20
The Bolivar BULLEr1N and Il

The Bolivar BULLETIN and the
Weekly Commercial Appeal one
year for one dollar is an attractive
offer, and has placed many new
on our list. Two pa
pers for the price of one, is an in
that the public appreci-
ate. Remember that this offer only
holds good until January Is, 1895.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

We have large stock of
fine eating Apples---Apples
that are good to eat and not
for looks.
Or. Il. INGRAM 81 Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

WHILE GIVING PRESENTS,
WHY NOT GIVE SOMETHING
USEFUL AS WELL AS BEAU
TIFUL? GO AND SEE THE
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
CHINA AND GLASSWARE AT
DURRETT'S.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

Figs, Raisins, Dates, Nuts,
and lots of other good things
to eat at Ingram & Co.'S.
Mr.. John Carruthers and Miss
Maggie Clark were married We'd
nesday evening in Bolivar at the
residence of S. II. Clinton, Esquire,
Rev. w. M. Norment, officiating.
The groom is the popular son of
w. A. Carruthers and the bride is
an accomplished lady, who for the
past year has filled the position of
attendant at the Western Hospital.
A host of friends extend congratu-
lations,
Go to Ingram's for cleaned
Currants, Citron, etc., for
your fruit cake.
On last Sunday, near Grand
Junction, at the home of the BRIDES
father, Mr.. James Smith, Mr..
Samuel Jenkins and Miss Iva Smith
were united in marriage. The GER
emory was performed by Rev. A.
s. Stem. After the marriage cere-
mony a sumptuous dinner, to which
the invited guests did justice, was
served. The young couple are
deservedly popular, and have nu-
merOus friends whose best wishes
will follow them through the vicis-
STUDIES of life.
Roman Candles, Fire
Crackers, Christmas Tree
Candles at Hudson's.
Mr.. John Alexander, of Lexing-
ton, and Miss Bette Tiller, of this
place, were united in marriage in
the Episcopal Church on Wednes-
day morning last. Before the APP
pointed hour, the spacious building
was filled by the friends of the bride.
The sweet strains of Mendelshon's
march, under the artistic touch of
Miss Ophelia Bills, was the signal
of the arrival of the contracting par
ties, and during the rendition the
couple advanced to the chancel
where they were made husband and
wife, Rev. c.. S. Ware officiating,
using the beautiful Episcopal cere-
mony. After the marriage, the
young couple left for their home on
the 9. 50 train, followed by the best
wishes of many friends.
We have Cranberries for
your Christmas turkey.
@. I. INGRAM & Co.
On January 14th and 2sth,
1896, the Cotton Belt Route will
sell round trip tickets to all points
in Arkansas, Texas, louisiana, Ok
lahoma and Indian Territories, at
the rate of one fare for the round
trip plus $500. Stop overs will be
allowed at pleasure within the going
transit limit of fifteen days. Tick
cts good to return until Feb. 18th.
Only route running through trains
to Texas, coaches, roofing chair
cars (seats free), Pullman Sleepers,
DC, therefore avoiding vexatious
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

In Gents furnishing Good6l
my line SuKpaSses that of
any house in Bolivar. Mi
prices on Gents Hats, ScQYfS,
Collars, Underwear,
ETC., ARE MUCH LOWER THANH
THOSE OF OTHER DEALERS.(
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

In the Millinery line my
lprices are astonishing. This
Department is under control,
of Miss Evelyn True. an ex-I
'perienced Milliner, who has
1given perfect satisfaction to
our Lady Customers.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

! haUe a car load of Shoes, 4
including 500 pairs of Bros
gans. which I offer at the uni
heard of price of SO oent8S
each Also 1000 pairs ofy
Ladies Shoes, from rs centsk
to 800. SPLENDID G00DS.A
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

Ci0thing---In this Depart
ment I am completely oUeY-
stocked, and will sell at your
GUN price. Boys Suits from,
300 to $3.50. Mems Suits
at half value. Latest StyIeI
OperoOGtS at less than cost.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

fG-Remember that this sale means business must
dispose of my goods. have hundreds Of BARGAINS to
offer, which will be made known application. Nv
friends cordially invited to call at once before the
most valuable goods are picked over
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-12-20

; In Dress Goods, my stock
YiS enormous. The prices on(
saH W00fen Dress Patterns,
gLndseys and Water Proofs
yhaUe been cut hGfin tue.
3 Heavy Comforts and Blank
Gets at a sacrifice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-05-25

"'When faith is lost, when honor dies the
man is dead -

"When faith is lost, when honor dies the
man is dead -
The judge gave his opinion, more than
merciful the jury failed to agree; but
the prisoner at the bar had already been
condemned Plain people failed to see
how that prisoner. who had just lost his
libel suit because it was admitted by his
own defenders even, that his exposure
was ''for the public good" became a
less suspicious character by his transfer
from Bow Street to the Old Bailey The
fall of Oscar Wilde and t he disgrace of
the malodorous decadents whose folly
finds it's climax in that fall are different
acts in the same drama.
To seek sensations instead of principles,
as the final good Of life, is the creed of
this fin de steele cult, and the falsity and
baseness of that creed have received an IL
lustration the most shameful and astound-
ing. Henceforth the decadent philosophy
if not dead, is damned
Cart for arts sake'' was the shib-
boleth of that school of barbaric es-
thetes who lauded, as their leader, the
man who declared that no harm was ever
done by Il bad book, or an impure picture
that ethics did very well for humdrum
people, but that aesthetics could alone
charm the disciple of culture and champion
of PlatOnic love and Oriental ideas Truth
was too practical for him, justice too
prosaic, honor too commonplace
The stigma placed upon his record
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-05-25
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Rev. A. B. Clark, pastor of the Holt
ness Evangelical congregation, Kingfeld,
has received call to another field of
labor and has it under advisement.
Rev. 2. B. Grass has resigned the pas
torate of the church in Lubec and will
become pastor of the church at the Ridge
Rev. Jesse Stone, who resides in a
small. wooden, weather beaten house AFT
MARYLAND Ridge about a mile from North
Rerwick, is one of the Oldest Methodists
in the New England states. His age is
OF and a brighter and more active man
for his wears it would be hard to find.
The next annual meeting of the Maine
Trniversalist convention will be held in
tho Universalist church in Dexter, on
tuesday me Wednesday and Thursday, June
a < and g. Rev. G. A. Hayden will
n,reach the opening sermon.
Pav Canon Henderson, Mrs. Hender-
son and family of Montreal, have left for
their usual summer retreat at Shelter
island on the coast of Maine, where they
win occupy the Rectory, the Rev. Canon
Henderson undertaking the duties Of the
church during the season. Mrs. New
man wife of the Bishop of Moosonee,
will he the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Henderson till August, when she
lo.vns for Moose Factory, Hudson Bay,
to reioin her husband.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-05-25

makes every home more safe and must
hearten every mother who, in the love of
God, is training her sons to habits of
purity and manliness. 1t is the inevita-
BILE sequel of philosophy of life, set
forth in sonnet, epigram, story and play,
that proved its author totally color blind
to the difference between right and
wrong.
In more clear-sighted age, when the
laws of God written in our members are
Better understood, this man would be
consigned to the wards of an insane hos
pital, rather than to prison cell. and
this is the Judgment of some of England S
highest authorities ON brain disease.
1t is a relief to hold this view; and also
to remember that in the unspeakable dis
closures of the witness-box which culmi-
mates the record of wasted life, no
shadow has fallen ON the cause of Chris
tianity. Fortunately this sunfiower
literateur never called himself Chris
tian.
He was literally "wild'', an avowed
Pagan, a decadent Greek-A heather
who boosted of his heathenism
His fall furnished an iron clad common
tary on the words of Holy Writ: The
way of the transgressor is hard. From
an English newspaper