The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-02-18

lntelllgence ana SOUND Judgment
He will no doubt prove a valuable
member of our County Court.
Mr.. D. T. Johnson, of Hickory
Valley, was in our Office yesterday.
Mr.. johnson thinks of starting a
pottery in Somerville. We hope he
will be encouraged and in a short
time the enterprise will be establish
ed. No doubt it would prove to be
paying institution.-Reporter and
Falcon,
Base Balls, Bats, Marbles,
Tops, etc., at Hudson's.
AT an executors sale Wednes-
day of the property of the late John
Coates, Ii. NJ. Weed, of Middle
burg, purchased the three brick
business houses in Bolivar; Thomas
Sheets, the blacksmith shop; G. T.
Ingram, the Walton place, and G.
NJ. Wilkinson the Owens place.
The "Valentine Party and Ar
cherry Contest" at the Operahouse
Monday evening delighted a large
audience. The house was appro-
priately decorated for the occasion
Miss Una McNeal won the prize as
the most popular young lady, she
receiving the greatest number of
valentines, and Master Jim Emer-
son won the prize in the archery
contest. Salads, pickles, bon-bons,
chocolate and other good things
were served. The receipts amount
ed to over $500.
Onion Sets and all kinds
of Garden Seeds at w. J.
Cox's.
We learn from the Harrison
that Mr.. John Camp
BELLS store at Harrison, Ark, was
destroyed by fire last Sunday. He
had but little insurance and his loss
is heavy. Mr.. Campbell's misfor-
tune is regretted by his many friends
here in Hardeman, his old home.
BY close attention to business and
fair dealing, he had built up splen-
did trade, so we are informed. The |
BULLETIN hopes he will soon be on
MS feet again.
New Wall Paper at Hud-
sons.
The 44th annual convention of
he ''Old Maids Union" convened
n the Operahouse, Bolivar, We'd
lesday evening, Feb. 10TH, with a
arge mum Der of delegates present.
It was an unique affair, given for
he benefit of the Methodist Church.
some of our sweetest and prettiest
7oung ladies acted as sold maids"
All performed well their parts and
highly entertained the large audi
,nce. The president handled the
with the ease and grace
IF an "old-timer," and the address
IF welcome, rich, rare and racy,
vas admirably rendered. How
3olivar's bachelors can successfully
the charms of these sold
maids" is more than we can under
tand. The receipts of the evening
to $3.50.
Go to Cox's for School
Wednesday night Col. G, NJ.
Ougan's private car in the 1. G.
,ard, this city, was robbed of
articles valued at about $500. Mrs.
;. NJ. Baker, of Chicago, guest of
col. and Mrs. Dugan, suffered the
oss of handsome seal-skin cloak,
achel and purse containing $4,000
Ilso some articles of silverwear,
of Col. Dugan, is said to
AVE been missing. The arrest of
our tramps subsequently resulted
II one of the number turning states
evidence, conyicting the balance.
The cloak was found where it had
,een hid by the thieves.-Jackson
Dispatch.
Onion Sets, Peas, Beans,
ETC., at Hudson's.
Rev. L. J. Leland, who has
been pastor of the Bolivar Baptist
Church for some time past, offered
his resignation a few weeks ago.
It was almost unanimously rejected.
After the action of the church, Mr..
Leland agreed to take the matter
lnder consideration, and to report
MS decision later. Last Sunday he
upon the acceptance of his
giving as his reason
that he desires to complete his the
course as soon as possible,
and in order to do so it will be nee
essary for him to devote his entire |
time to his studies. The church |
parts with Mr.. Leland reluctantly.
He has faithfully and acceptably
served his charge here. He is held