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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31

RRNnNBER;---ThiS sale viii net labt always. Il
You know Che value Of BARGAINS take advantage Of this
oiier Commencing Saturday, february 1St, these in.
dusepeats will hold good for Sixty Days Only.
Chickens Eggs Cross Ties wanted and highest market
prices will be paid for
J. A BARRETT
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31
E. L. LIGHTFoRT.

gregational meeting will be held in
the Presbyterian Church on next
Thursday night, at which time ii
will be determined as to whether or
not the church will concur with Mr..
Clark in his request to have the ex-
listing relations dissolved. Mr..
Clark has been pastor of the Boil
var Presbyterian Church since May
1898. Coming here a perfect stran-
ger, he has by uniform courtesy
made scores of friends who much
regret his decision to enter another
field of labor. Aspastor and preach
er he is held in high esteem. In
the event of his departure, Denton's
gain will be Boliyar's loss. Not
only will he be missed but his wife
also, who for several years past has
been the faithful and efficient organ
ist at the Presbyterian Church.
Denton is one of the most progress
sive towns in northern Texas. 1t
is tle county seat of Denton Coun-
ty and contains between 1000 and
1000 inhabitants. 1t is SO miles
from Dallas and 80 miles from Fort
Worth, two of the leading cities of
the state. The church of which
Mr.. Clark will be pastor is good,
substantial church with fine posi-
bilites for the future.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31
Illinois Central Railroad.

Mardi Gras, which for 1896 takes
place Feb. II and Is, so dear to the
hearts of the people Of the South,
and eliminating in Mardi Gras Day,
Feb. IS, the Illinois Central Road
will sell tickets from points on it's
line at greatly reduced rates on Feb.
Is, Is and II from stations between
but not including Cairo, ILL.,, and
Jackson, Miss; on Feb. 10, II and
Is from stations south of and inclu-
ding Jackson, Miss. Tickets from
all stations will be good to return
until Feb. % inclusive. Advantage
of this can be taken by those dcsir-
ing to attend the session of the
Catholic Winter School of America,
to be held at New Orleans beginning
Feb. 10, as special arrangements
can be made by those actually in at
tendance at the school, to have their
Mardi Gras tickets extended. The
attention of parties. contemplating a
visit to Florida, Mexico and Califor-
MIA is called to the desirability of
making the journey via New Or
leans, taking in the Mardi Gras Ell
route.
Tickets, specific rates and further
information of agents of the Illinois
Central Road and connecting lines
or by addressing, at New Orleans,
w. A. KELLOND, Assistant Gen
eral Passenger Agent.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31
For Sale.

Davis, Eldredge, Singer, Domes-
tic and Wheeler & 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 q Emerson's Drug Store.
T. A. PARRAN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31

The Executive Committee of the
Peoples Party of Hardeman County
is hereby called to meet at the court
house in the town of Bolivar, at II
o'clock am, on first Monday in
February, 1896, for the transaction
of business. THos. SHEA, Chm.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31
Sheriff.

We are authorized TO announce
w. 3. SAMMONSa as a candidate for
reelection TO the Office of Sheriff of
Hardeman County. Election Thurs
day, Aug. 6, 1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31
BOLIVAR BULLETIN
ANNOUNCEM ENTS


We are authorized to announce
JULIUS CRAWFORD as a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
County Court Clerk Of Hardeman
County. Election, 9th Of August,
1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31

Col. Casey Savage is spending
a few days in the country at the
home of his son in law, Mr.. Frank
Prewett of the goth district.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31

On last Sunday night, after the
sermon, Rev. J. M. Clark announc-
ed that he had received a formal
call from the Presbyterian Church
at Denton, Texas, and had notified
that church of his acceptance. He
also stated that he had requested a
meeting of Presbytery on the 18th
of next month in order that his re-
lations as pastor of the Bolivar
church might be dissolved. A con-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31
LOCAL NEWS.

tomorrow.
Miss Kate McNeal is visiting
in St. Louis.
w. F. McCarley was in Boil
var Saturday.
Mrs. DR.. Nuc'-olls visited in
town the first of the week.
Mrs. Bette Anderson, ofToone,
has been visiting relatives in town.
Miss Solomon, of Cold Water,
Miss, IS the guest OF Miss Kate
JOyner.
New lot of Wall Pager at
Hudson's.
Miss Mary Ella Anderson, of
Toone, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
II. P. Joyner.
The Xenophonians will meet at
Mrs. Leon Bills tonight. Subject:
"Henry the WILL"
Mrs. Madison, who has been
seriously ill for some time past, is
recovering slowly.
DIR. 5. Dickson will be in
Grand Junction, Thursday and Fri
day, February 9Th and 18th.
Try Hudson for Tooth
Brushes, Hair Brushes, Toll
ct Soaps, etc.
Mr.. VIM. Boyd, of New Or
leans, was in and out among his
friends, professionally, last Friday,
-Foote, the Tailor, has received
his new Spring samples. If you
want nicely fitting clothes, call on
him.
Mr.. G. w. Childress will leave
Sunday for Milan, to attend the
bedside of his uncle, who is danger
ously i'll.
Col. Casey Savage is spending
a few days in the country at the
home of his son in law, Mr.. Frank
Prewett of the goth district.
All Winter Goods at cost
for cash at Kahn Brothers.
The highest temperature for
the month has been CO.'S on the 18th
and lowest IL degrees on the 4th.
S.32 inches of ram has fallen.
Esquire w. D. Galloway, of
the Salisbury neighborhood, sold
to our citizens last Tuesday over
1900 pounds of nicely dressed pork.
DIR. S. Dickson viii visit
Whiteville on Monda and Tuesday,
Feb. 10th and 18th. Those desir-
ing dental work are invited to meet
him.
The public school opened on
Monday morning. A large atten-
dance was enrolled. Mrs. Wellons
is in charge of the primary depart
ment.
Prof. w. r. Lewellen, the
popular and talented principal of
the Grand Junction school, was in
Bolivar Saturday and paid the Bull
letin a pleasant visit.
Mrs. NJ. J. Farley was here the
first of the week. She left Wednes-
day morning via Jackson, where
she will visit relatives before return
ing to Whiteville.
Mr.. j A Wilson left this
week for Whiteville, to engage in
the grocery business. He viii oc-
cupy the Rhodes house, the present
location of the postoffice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pitser Miller have
moved to his mothers, Mrs. Mary
Miller, before leaving for Medina,
where Mr.. Miller expects to embark
in the mercantile business.
Good quality yard wide
Sea Island Domestic, 8 cents
per yard, at Kahn Brothers.
Rev. w. A. Russell, the new
Methodist preacher, delivered his
first sermon here last Sunday to ;
large congregation. Mr.. Russell il
from Claybrook, Madison County.
DIR. w. J. Cox, who has beer
at Salisbury sick for several days
arrived last Tuesday, and can here
after be found behind the counter
of Cox, Savage d Co., where h
will be glad to serve the public.
III. A. Scott, of the sauIsbur.
neighborhood, killed a hog a few
days ago that weighed $50 pounds
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-31

The combination offer of
the Bulletin and Commercial
Appeal one year for one dol
lar has become so popular
that We hQUe been induced
to make a still greater offer.
We will send the Bolivar Bull
ietin, Commercial Appeal
Home and Farm all one year
for 1926. This will glue you
an abundance of reading
matter at a small cost. This
offer applies to those Wh0
pay up back dues and pay
one years subscription in
advance to the Bulletin.
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Barber Shop
AND&O
Restaurant.


desire to inform my patrons and
the public generally that l have
just moved into my New Shop, adj
joining the depot, l have had
many years experience as Tonso-
rial Artist and guarantee satisfac-
ton.
In connection with my Barber
Shop, / will also run first-class
Restaurant for white people,
Meals will be served at 25 cents.
Hot Coffee at all times. Oysters
in season. ] respectfully solicit
the public patronage.
ARTHUR McCLELLAND,
WhiteUiHe, Tenn.
The evening times., 1896-10-01
ELEVEN DEATHS REPORTED.
One Here and the Others III the
Places Nearby.

The death list in Il is Nicinity resulting
creased tc eleven persons, one of whom met
his death teneath falling walls in this city.
The dead are:
James F. Fitzgerald, Of Seventh street
southeast. crushed TO death in falling build
ing, No. 1913 Penns ylvania avenue north
west.
Mrs. Holt, killed in Alexandria.
w. d. Stewart, her son, Alexandria"
Robert Ford, colored, crushed near Wash
ington Grove camp meeting grounds.
John Howard, colored, killed near same
place.
Dr. II. C. Sherman, OIney, Nd, died of
fright; lives here.
John Hall, colored, Goshen, Md.
Infant of Samuel Riggs, colored, blown
against building by gale and killed, at
Etchison, MI.
Capt. Robert Chiscltine, drowned off
Sandy Point, after his oyster boat had been
capsized.
Colored sailor, name unknown, OF ttii
city, drowned at same time and place.
Colored sailor, name unknown, on Capt
Chiseltinc's boat, met same fate.
II is believed that later reports from
down the Potomac will swell this list by
several cases. u-srs
Information was received at police
headquarters this afternoon that all the
persons injured during the storm are stead
lily getting better.
The evening times., 1896-10-01
JUSTICE FIELD In THE CITY
His Health Is Restored and He Is
Ready for Supreme Court Work.
Arrived Here on Tuesday Ahead of
the Hurricane-Met snow in
the West.

Judge Stephan J. Field, of the United
States Supreme Court, has returned TO his
home, No. 81 First street. after three
months vacation in San Francisco. He is
iu much better health than when lie left
Washington, and feels quite equal to his
duties ou the bench during the coming term
OF court.
He has devoted the summer TO reading
aud to congenial studies, combined with
the entertaipment of his many California
friends in quiet social visits Since his
return here be has seen a number of
intimate friends. He is resting from his
trip aud taking better care of himself
than is necessary in the mild climate of
California.
Mrs Field said this morning: I'VE spent
q pleasant summer, quite uneEentful and
unbroken by anything that could interfere
with Judge Fields rest and the renewal
of his health and strength. which he usually
finds at our San Francisco home.
1T is never warm there. SO that ne es-
capped all the trying days which am told
our friends suffered here. When the ther-
mometer reaches so degrees in San Fran
cisco we think it is hot weather, and it was
not often there this summer
I'VE started for Washington about a
week ago and arrived here just ahead oi
the storm, coming in at the Pennsylvania
depot at 80 p. m. Tuesday. We came by
way of ogden, Denver and omaha.
There was no unusual incident on the
trip. We had a little snow at Sherman in
crossing the mountains, but that was to be
expected''
The evening times., 1896-10-01
WIRES AND RAILROADS.
Former In Bad Plight, But Latter
Moving Regularly.

The telegraph companies have TINS Tar
been able to only partially extricate them
sleeves froEl the disastrous plight which
resulted from the effects Of the recent
storm.
All last night the Western Union had but
one wire in operation to New York out of
nearly 90. This morning about / o o'clock
two more were picked md kept in constant
use sending and receiving delayed dis
patches.
Altogether, including the wires used by
the press associations, tie Western Union
has ten wires operating to the North, three
being local wires to Baltimore. Beyond
Baltimore everything is in fairly good shape
and business is not delayed.
The Postal has had enough wires re-es-
tablished to take care of the local business,
and they are only about two hours behind
on New York.
An advantage they enjoy lies in the fact
that in Washington, Philadelphia, New
York and other large cities their wires are
all under ground.
Neither company has established a con-
nection to the South, save from Savannah
to Birmin CHAM, New Orleans and then by
way of Chica so TO New York.
Is q very Oh DOtil illfo
between here and Richmond, and 1t / S prob
able that the same condition exists farther
nSouth.
Extra gangs of men have been sent on
from Baltimore and Philadelphia, but il is
not probable that 4 wire will be csta blish cd
direct south until tomorrow, and it viii be
ten days or two weeks beforethe damage
is completely repaired
All messages are only accepted subjectto
| indefinite delay By tomorrow wires TO the
Dorth will be in fairly good shape to con-
duct business.
Nearly al the trains. both coming in anG
running out OF Washington. are PRACTICAL!
OH schedule time today. To the Forth
where wires are up, trains are dispatched
without difficulty, but south everything Il
| in a chaotic condition still, so far as
| telegTaphic communication is concerned
| causing some delay in the trains.
The evening times., 1896-10-01

To the ever generous public without re-
gard, to religious creed or denomination:
to religious creed or denomination:
We have a most desirable lot, 20 by 100
feet, on Champlain avenue northwest. on
which wchave recently erected beautiful
brick aud frame house Of worship, "a by
"a feet. The location is one Of the most
desirable in the city, and the great distance
from ours to any other church makes its
existence an absolute necessity to the
moral and religious well being Of that
community.
The rescue and revival work that has
been done by the Salem Baptist Church
is well known to the citizens Of Washing
ton who have followed closely the public
press. Our total Indebtedness on the
ground and building is about So, 800, With
this out of the way, We will proceed at
once to erect q new brick structure.
1 make this appeal, therefore, to the
Godloviug and fearing people Of Wash
ington. to whose. Christian benevolence
aud sympathy a worthy cause has never
been presented in vain, to- come to the
rescue of this unfortunate church and
congregation and help us erect building
for God, and let us all pray that the
glory OF the latter house may be greater
than the first
The Hon, John ". Ross, president OF
the Board Of Commissioners Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, has very kindly con.
sented to act as treasurer and hold all
moneys subscribed for this noble cause
by the public, which will be acknowledged
from time to time through the columns OF
The evening times., 1896-10-01
COFFIN IN ITS GRASP.
Held BY the Roots of Giant Cedar
in EIlfcott City.

in EIlicott City.
Baltimore Nd, Oct. 1.-The rocks that
bound the major part or Howard county,
and that find their most prominent home -
the boooms OF the high hills that compose
the frontispecc OF Elicott City. hold within
their precincts the most interesting and
thrilling records of the great Storm
In the old Euicott burying-g ground fol-
years there has stood noble cedar tree.
1t was the sentinel at tie grave OF the late
Mr.. Nathaniel Enlcour.
AS though it had been an infant pine. tn e
WIND In its fury lifted the big cedar tree
UP from Its resting place Of many years.
and, what had been The pride OF the old
cemetery. In twinkling became food fol
the debris pile But the mere uprooting OF
the old cedar tree was not all that the wind
did yesterday morning.
When the sight-seers were making their
rounds they discovered something attached
to the roots of the tree that was foreign to
the ordinary growth OF the earth. IT was
q coffin containing human body that the
roots OF the tree held IN their grasp.
A close investigation revealedtne fact that
the coffin which the old tree roots held ir
their hands was hat OF Nathaniel Ellicott
when brought TO fun view. The roots OF
the tree held the coffin just like the hand OF
a skeleton would hold an object. Que
fOOV, OF IinSef, u1u "ehhcu ieS "oS eihouSn
the coffin lid and the body OF the coffin,
and made an opening. Another had slip
ned under the coffin, forming q perfect
wreath around it.
In the uprooting Of the cedar tree the tor
of the coffin was broken Off and a glance
of the interior given. In it were two RIB
bones and one leg bone. But for the old
tombstone. that defied the power Of the
storm. it would have been difficult to tel
who had been the occupant of the upturnet
coffin.
The evening times., 1896-10-01
DROPPED DEAD.
Death of Henry c. sherman, of This
City, From Fear of the Storm.

city, FROM rear OF the StOFH
Rockville, Oct. Henry C. Sherman,
music teacher and resident of Washington,
dropped dead Tuesday night from heart
failure at Brookville, this county.
Mr. Sherman left his house about 1
o'clock to let the stock out into the fields,
thinking it would be safer there for them.
While out there two trees and a shed
fell close by hhim. When he ventured to
the house he was asked by those who met
him what was the matter. He made no
reply but pointed towards the barn. His
wife and children Immediately went to the
door to see what was the matter, and when
they returned found him dead.
Mr.. Sherman was about fifty years of
age. He leaves a family of three children.
He was the first cousin of Senator John
Sherman.
The people throughout the county have
been coming to Rockville in throngs the
whoTed eday. Theytell many alarming stories
as to the amount of damages sustained by
the farmers of this county. The DANA ges
areestimatedto be from $500 900 to $500, :
600.
Hardly farmer has been in town today
who has not had his barn, stable, or hay
barrack blown away. Among those who
have been DANA ged are Mr.. N. D. Offutt,
Charles Brooke, Llewellyn Jones, Charles
veirs, Edward Edmonstone, John W. VIII
son, Philip Stone, Walter B. Mobley, Charles
W. Fields, Hazel CasueL, and John Dawson.
Many Others have had small damage done
their farms.
The evening times., 1896-10-01

Mem bers o tn g Comm ission W i'll soon
Complete Their Work.

The members of the Venezuelan commits
sion VIII resume their discussion of the
boundary question next week at their
headquarters here, when the evidence col
lected and studied independently by them
during the past few months VIII be CON-
pared nd arranged for incorpora tinn in the
final determination of the true divisional
line.
Justice Brewer, president of the commits
sion. who returned several DAYS ago. cx
poets to be Joined shortly by Mr.. Coudert
who has secured invaluable documents from
the Vatican, and by DR.. 4 ndrew d. White,
Prof. Gilman and Judge Alvey, who have
been engaged n studying various phases OF
the controversy.
Secretary Mallet-Prcvost. who has ran
sacked the libraries of Congress and Har-
vard for geographical evidence during the
summer. producing considerable important
Information hitherto overlooked by both
the contestants, left Boston yesterday for
New York. where he was Joined today by
Marcus Baker. of the United States Gee
logical Survey. the special map expert of
the commission.
They viii complete their examination of
the treasures of Lenox Library by Saturday.
and reach Washington on Monday. when the
Cartographic;.l work of the commission will
be at once pressed to q conclusion.
The evening times., 1896-10-01
POLICE ESTIMATES.
1t Is Believed That S45O,OOO VIII
Cover the Damage.

Cover the Damage.
The hurricane, which tore things loose
here Tuesday night, did damage to the
extent OF S4s0,000 This is the estimate
made by the police department today.
weeks.
The police census or the damage wrought
by the storm. which W az partially reported
from incomplete returns in The Morning
Times, was finished and handed to Chief
Clerk Richard Sylvester, at headquarters,
about noon today by the precinct Heuten-
ants.
The figures arc, of course. an approxima-
ton. as 1t is almost impossible To gather
exact statistics at this time. The amount
given, however, Is believed by Mr.. Syl-
vester to be as close an estimate as can be
made, and it includes losses to public and
private buildings, trees, fences, shipping,
etc.
The total of S45O.00 is divided
among the nine police precincts thus:
First precinct Central sectionl, S75,-
900.
Second precinct uorthwest), s12,0O
| to $4,000
Third precinct west Washington, $751;
600.
Fourth precinct (south Washing gton) }.
100000.
Fifth precinct tsoutheast section),
S25, 900.
Sixth precinct northwest section, east
of Seventh street), S25 900.
Seventh precinct tGeorget0wn), SIS, 900.
Eighth precinct te1trenie north Wash
ington), $50, 700.
Ninth precinct northeast sectionl-S2os-
900.
Included in the above is the loss to Ship
ping.
The total number of houses dana ged is
placed at about 600.
The evening times., 1896-10-01
BUILDINGS ARE UNSAFE.
Number of Damaged Structures Must
BE Torn Down. .-.

Be Torn Down.
A number of buildings were so shaken
by the storm that they will have to be
pulled down and rebuilt. The inspection
and report is going forward rapidly, and
nothing VIII be neglected to prevent fur
ther mishap rs a result orthe hurricane
Building Inspector John B. Brady said
this morning:
My men are out now hard at work
determining in what condition structures
have been left. There will probably be
many cases to pass upon and much re-
building and repairing.
Il have notified the owners of the Inter
Ocean building that it is unsafe and must
be reconstructed. 1 hope the matter will
receive prompt attention. .
mt. Albert, owner Of the big ne W build.
ing at No. 1911 Pennsylvania avenue,
with his architect, was in this morning.
told them they must rebuild the west wan
as soon as possible, so tina they might es-
cape the danger of the other wall going
over in another storm.
1.-THE walls of this building were found to
be as true as die. tits erroneous to say
that the structure has been condemned. The
wall that was torn away will simply need
to be rebuilt.
MUST BE REBUILT. '''
"The two houses west OF it. of course, are
so demolished that they will have to be put
up anew.
Il communicated yesterday with Presi
dent Dunlop, OF the Traction Company, in
regard to the House folding. room, which is
almost a complete wreck. He replied that
he had notified his tenants, the officials of
the House document room, to vacate- I
communicated also with Architect Clark,
OF the Capitol, who has general supervision
of such places. The house will need to &c
almost totally reconstructed. cannot, in
these cases, give anything like an estimate
OF the loss or the cost of repairs or recon
struction.'
The big eight-story structure at No. 512
Ninth street. known as the Inter-Ocean
building. which Inspector Brady has con-
demned. was formerly occupied by the
United States Census Bureau. 1t is now
vacant. except for an auction sale that is
| in progress on the first floor.
The property belongs to a stock company,
| in which number Of prominent gentlemen
| are interested. A lawsuit over it is now
| pending in the District supreme court.
| The face Of the building on Ninth street
| is scanned with cracks, nearly parallel run
ming from the cornice through brick and
| stone trimmings to the huge blocks Of red
sandstone that compose the walls Of the
| first floor.
| 1t is said that the building has had these
cracks in it for several months. aud has
| been known as unsafe. Under the inspect
| or's ruling it must come down. The own
| ers may have recourse to a jury and Sc
cure a reversal OF Mr.. Brady's decision.
| To the south OF the Inter-Ocean Is the
three-story brick house occupied by res-
taurant, sheltered apparently by the eight
story structure on the north and a four
story one on the south. But the front
Of the top story Of this building was blown