The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-21

In 1871, who started private sub
scription for that purpose, which
resulted In its erection.
Mr.. J. T. Fawcett and Miss Ida
McKinnie were married in Bolivar
Thursday morning at the residence
of the brides faith ,r, Mr. William
McKinnie, Rev W. r. Jordan Of
ficiating. The ceremony was sit
messed by few acquaintaaces. The
happy couple have many friends,
who extend congratulations. Alter
the marriage, the wedding party re
paired to the home OF the groom.
where delicious refreshments were
prepared for the occasion.
Miss Jennie Goosnian left San
day for Salisbury, Tenn, where
she will remain until after the mar
riage Of her cousin, Miss Kate Lips
comb, and Mr.. Archey Godsey, on
which occasion she viii be Maid of
Honor. The marriage Will be cele-
brated this "wednesday evening.
Miss Kate has been a frequent visi-
tor in Somerville for several years
past and has friends here who viii
join us in wishing her bright and
joyous future--that each day of her
welded life be blissful and happy
Somerville Reporter and Falcon.
Betsy Martin, an old colored
woman, living in east Bolivar, near
Union Cemetery, was burned to
death Wednesday morning about
5 o'clock. The residence in which
she lived, owned by her, was also
destOyed by fire. Theodore Martin,
son of Betsy Martin, occupied por-
ton of the residence with his family.
They escaped with their lives, but
lost all their effects. The origin of
the fire is mystery. Betsy Martin
was known to have some money in
her possession at the time of her
death, and there is a supposition
that she was robbed, and that the
house was burned.
@. t. Ingram & Co. want
all your Stock Peas, and will
pay highest market price for
same.
The following telegram from
Conway, Ark, appeared in last Mon
days Commercial Appeal: ''Miss
Josie Robertson and Mr.. Charles
Armstrong were married on Sunday
evening at o'clock at the residence
of DR.. Kenchlow." A few weeks
ago the bride left Bolivar for Con-
way to visit her sister, Mrs. Kench-
low. As none of her numerous
friends here were aware of the APP
preaching nuptials, the news of her
marriage was quite a surprise, We
understand that the groom is enga-
ged in the mercantile business in the
town mentioned. The BULLETIN
cOngratulates him on winning a
young lady who is much esteemed
where she is best known because of
her real worth, bright intellect and
varied accomplishments.
Mr.. S. A. Godsey and Miss
Kate Lipscomb were united in mar
riage at the Baptist Church in Sauls-
bury, Wednesday afternoon at $50
o'clock. The ceremony was impress
sively performed by DIR. g. NJ.
Savage of Jackson. The church
was tastefully decorated by friends
of the contracting parties, Messrs.
Theo. Dowdy, John Wright, Will
Low and Guy Ellis acted as ushers
and comfortably seated the large au-
dience. After the ceremony, the
happy couple received the congrat-
ulatlons of their friends and left on
the afternoon train for Memphis,
where they will remain for several
days. Mr.. Godsey is a talented
young lawyer with bright future
before him. He is looked upon as
one of the rising young men of Har-
deman, and his friends are number
ed by scores. Miss Lipscomb, the
bride, has been a resident of Sauls-
bury for the past four years, during
which time her many charms and
graces have become known, and she
is recognized favorite. The Bull
LETIN extends sincere congratula-
tions.