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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
PLEASANT RUN.


Times very quiet and dull. The
glamour of autumn, with its golden
sunshine and balmy breezes hangs
over everything, even penetrating
the Hospital and various surround.
ings.
The state is having a new dwell
ing house erected for the water.
works. Mr.. VIM. White and fam
lily are visiting at Pine Cottage du
ring it's completion.
The death of Mr.. Joe J. Myers,
late night watch at the Hospital, is
much regretted by all who knew
him. He was an honest, upright
citizen, a good, kind neighbor and
a conscientious christian. We un-
derstand his wife and daughter will
make their home with Mr.. I. j.
Fleet at Whiteville. We extend
sympathy to them in their bereave-
ment.
The worthy Superintendent of
the Hospital and Night Watch
Harris were out "wild eating" one
night recently. We don't know
how many cats were bagged, but
guess the felines got quite a scare,
as their proves is known.
Farmers are taking advantage of
the nice weather to harvest their
crops. Quite short horse as re-
CARDS cotton, and corn did not turn
out so we'll as was expected, but a
pretty fair yield reported. Sweet
potato crop very short and turnips
scare, owing to extreme dry wealth
er. Nice for fall wheat sowing and
hope farmers will take advantage of
it and put in large acreage.
Campbell & Mashburn's s'shack"
presents a busy appearance these
days-gin, grist mill, roller mill or
cards all in operation some days.
The whistle of the steam engine,
the rush and roar of the machinery,
mingled with the steadier stroke of
the waterworks pump, breaking the
quiet, country calm, reminds one
somewhat of the city. The old
water mill, with its huge dripping
wheel, famed in poetry aud song,
despite the sentiment and old ira
ditions clinging to it, must give
way to more modern machinery.
This is an age of progress, and let
our profession be what it may, we
must take advantage of such inn
provements as Tighten labor and
keep US abreast of the times.
We greatly enjoyed Mr.. McIver's
letter on his Washington trip, and
wish we had such a treat every
week.
The good people Of Parran's
Chapel have a Sabbath school in
progress, meeting at 8 o'clock Sun
day afternoon. We wish them sue
cess. Services at Parran's Chapel
by Rev. U. A. West on the 4th
Sunday in every month at IL am.
Prayer meeting at New Hope
Church every Sunday night.
INCOGNITO.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
VAUGHAN'S.

Recent rains have been favorable
to fall work.
The majority of our farmers have
almost completed the gathering Of
short cotton crops. Some corn has
been harvested and from present in
dications we have a good crop.
A saw mill is being located just
over the district line by MIR. James
Webb, of Hollywood, which will
be an advantage to farmers.
The Bradford Brothers, Toone,
who have been successful in getting
out cross ties ON Mr.. r. w. Smiths
farm, were over inspecting our tim
Der recently.
Mr.. J. B. Sparkman informs us
that he has made quite a success in
sorghum grinding, having had his
mill in operation only few weeks
this fall.
On the second Sunday morning
after the Sunday school, Elder T.
III. Foote, of Bolivar, preached an
interesting sermon.
After pleasant visit to the fam
lily of his father, Mr.. J. Cullen
Sparkman, reentered the S. w. B.
o., Jackson, the 10th.
Mr.. Oscar Sparkman, accompa-
MED by his sister, Miss Claudia,
visited relatives in the 18th district
recently.
Miss Claudia Dowdy was guest
recently of the family of Esq. w.
d. Galloway.
The Sunday school will be held
on the frat Sunday morning, in.
stead of evening, on account of the
preaching of Mrs. Kinds funeral,
of which we made mention in our
last writing. MINEMAN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
Mississippi Massacre.

The massacre of the Gambrell
family at st. Anne, Miss, does not
diminish in horror as later details
come in. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. James Gambrell, a highly
respected farmer, left his home
about o'clock in the morning to
carry load of cotton to Canton,
90 miles away. He left his wife
and four children, two grown daugh-
tiers, a son IA years of age, and a g.
year old boy, quietly sleeping. He
evidently had not gone far before a
number of negroes went to the house
for the purpose of robbery, and, &C.
cording to the testimony of a negro
named Joe LeFlore, who was burn
ed by mob, the entire family was
tied together and buried to death,
wife and eldest son begging for the
lives of the family, but the two
young women dying without word
of complaint. Later a number of
negroes were arrested, and one of
them, Anderson, was partially
burned, but was spared the fatal
torch in the hope that he would
divulge the names of those LeFlore
omitted.
The above is a synopsis of the
dreadful affair, and following is the
latest report:
The citizens of both Lake and
Alfalfa counties are wild with in
digDation, and only the coolest iudg-
ment has prevailed to keep down
the most awful consequences to the
negroes of that section. Many ne
groes have been severely whipped
and much information has been
gained that there is but little doubt
will lead to futher development of
the horrible affair.
In the meantime the negroes ar
rested are held in Jail and trembling
in fear of the horrible fate that
surely awaits them.-Jackson Wing.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
Non Resident Notice.

In the County Court of Hardeman County, Tenn
John A. Freeman ct ais, VS.. John b. Thomas,
ct als.-To partition or sell land.-No. 1864 R. d.
1t appearing from the petition, which is
to, that defendants, John V. Thomas, Norris Thorn
as James Thomas, Tranny Thomas and James w.
Thomas, are nOn-residents of the State of Tennes-
and residents of the State of Mississippi, so
that the ordinary process of law cannot he served
them. 1t is therefore ordered by the Court that
publication be made in the BOLIVAR BpLLRTIN
newspaper published in the town of Bolivar, Coun-
ty of Hardeman, State of Tennessee, for four con-
secutive weeks, commanding the above named de-
PENDANTS to enter their appearance within the first
three days of the Novem Der term, 1899, of County
Court, to be holden at Bolivar, Tenn, and plead,
answer demur to the allegations of the petition
or the will be taken for confessed as to them
and this cause set for hearing exparte. This Octo-
Der 4, 1899. JULIUS CRAWFORD, CLERK.
By j. A. WILSON, JR., d. c.
Wood McNeal, Soils. for Complies.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
The Happiest Man I Saw in
Washington.

Happiness is relative. Not all
great men are happy, not all happy
men are great men. Who is the
happiest man in Washington? Null
titudes would say President MeKin-
ley Is the happy one. Is he not
preeminent? Is he not the proud
ruler of seventy-tve millions of
people, each one of whom would
gladly covet the honor to sit in the
Presidents chair? But is be the
happiest man? 1t is reported that
he Is not sure that his war policy is
popular. Furthermore it is rumor-
ed that he Is occasionally bounded
by disappointed and disgruntled Of
fee seekers. He is worried by those
who are fortunate enough to secure
Office, yet who want higher posi-
lions. He may not be reelected.
He may die a poor man. These
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
GLEN HILL.

GLEN HILL.
Good rains have fallen and brok.
en- the drouth that has lasted since
July. But they came too late to in
sure large acreage being planted
to turnips and late potatoes, though
our farmers will soon begin break
ing ground for wheat, as syrup
making is over and crops nearly all
gathered.
Mrs. J. q. Walton is recovering
from a severe attack of lagrippe.
Mr.. William Halliburton recently
visited his daughter, Mrs. Pink
Smith, of Hatchie.
Mrs. r. F. Marsh has been alb
sent for several weeks at the bed
side of her sister, Mrs. Al. Groom,
who is dangerously i'll near White
vile.
Messrs. John and Mart Kellar
recently visited their brother, }. II.
Kellar, of Plnson.
Mrs. Betsy Walton, who resides
in the eastern end of our district,
has been in Glen Hill for several
weeks, the guest of her son, Mr.. J.
G. Walton. Aunt Betsy, as she is
Familiarity called, usually enjoys
very good health for an octogena-
rian. While here she had the mis-
fortune to fall, but received no Sc
rious injuries. She returned home
last Sunday.
r. T. Marsh spent Saturday and
Sunday with his family in White
vile.
Robert Nunnally is at home sick,
after brief stay in Jackson and
Memphis.
Some of our shoppers will take
of reduced rates to jack
son during Ringing Bros Shows.
Since our last writing, the Forest
Hill band entertained an audience
At Glen Hill with music and some
very interesting stereoscopic views.
w. J. Blair was in Bolivar Tues
lay.
a. Z. Black and sister, Miss Mat
lie, attended church at Glover Sun
lay.
Mr.. J. p. Spurlock disposed Of a
OF of pork in Bolivar last week.
LUCILLE.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
Pure Whiskey HARPER Perfect
Whiskey HARPER Every bottle
guaranteed HARPER.
SOLD BY
SEDDENS & COMPANY,
Bolivar, Tenn.
Game Law.

Inasmuch as there is a great deal
of confusion and misunderstanding
as to what are the game laws effect
ing Hardeman and Fayette Counties,
we publish hereunder digest of
same:
1st. 1t is unlawful for any person
to export game, dead or alive, out
of the state for five years, from
March 81, 1897. See chapter SIS,
Acts 1897.
End. 1t is unlawful to kill, hunt,
trap or net quail, between 1st of
March and 1st of November. See
section 1856, Shannon's Code. I'm
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

IL order TO prove that the guber-
Material campaign up in Kentucky
is warm it is only necessary to
quote from a speech delivered by
the boiling candidate, Ex-Governor
Brown, at LAGRANGE the other day.
Replying to the charge made by
GOebeliles that he was running in
the interest of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad, he said: "Any
man who says l am backed by the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad,
is a pusilanimous scoundrel and all
infamous liar. If they continue
these assertions, l will call the
names OF the men who accuse me.
/ am not too old now to defend my
honor" The band played on, and
the Chicago Marching Club, 800
strong, continued its tour of Ken
lucky in the interest of Goebel,
the regular democratic nominee.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
4, y to Enjoy Life.

| rannut speak too highly of
Ramon'S Liver Pills 81 Tonic Pei
lets. After trying great many
remedies and finding no relief l was
told TO try Ramon's Liver Pills and
Tonic Pellets, and after the first
dose | felt better, though l kept up
the use as directed, and now ! can
eat anything want to and am not
bothered with that soreness and full
ness in the stomach. | can safely
recommend them TO all sufferers
from Indigestion and Liver COM
plant. P. Nash, Bills, Ark.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
In Memory of Mrs, Jane Black.
Written by request.]

Written by request.
Born March u, 1919. Entered into rest Septem-
Der ?, 1899.
1--WE all do fade as the leaf" is fitting symbol
OF the christians life. As is the bud, is the
christians life beautiful in its first tender trust
fulness; beautiful in its strength and suficiency
when beat upon by the suns of adversely; and,
according to our symbol, growing more radiently
beautiful the fame of life burns dimmer-aIl the
accumulated virtues of life in Christ concentrate
ed.
One who has covered the period of years be-
tween childhood and extreme age; who mas borne
the brunt Of Iife's battle with an humble resigna-
ton to the Fathers will, can look calmly and
peacefully to that hour when the Master shall de-
eide that the grain is ripe for the sickle and robes
of Righteousness put on. casting off the earthly
robes, as leaves TO moulder into the dust For in
this life, I'VE all do fade as the leaf" EDYrHE.
Glen Hill, Oct 20, 1899.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

disturbing visions may haunt him
nightly. The President of these
United States does not necessarily
repose on a bed of odoriferous roses
and dream sweet dreams, while he
inhales their exhalations. He is
not the happiest man.
Gen. n. A. Miles is happy. Is
he? He is commander in chief of
our great army that is, and the
greater army that is to be. He may
say to this one 60 and he goeth, to
another come and he cometh. He
is a man of authority. And yet,
how empty is authority He is
outranked by the President, who is
ex officio commander in chief of our
army. During our latest unpleas-
antness he was (Alger only except
ed) justly or unjustly cursed more
than any son of Mars connected
with the war. We may not count
him the happiest man.
Dewey was there. He has liter
ally fought and won the battle of
life. He has $50, 900 home. He
has a comfortable salary of $l3, 1000
a year for life. He is the idol of
the nation to-day. He is a hero,
worshipped by hero worship
pers. Nothing is too good
for him. The triumphal pro-
cessions of all past ages pale into
mere nothingness when compared
with the unparalleled pageant which
marked his home coming. He has
been wined and dined and toasted,
and praised, and covered with flow
ers, and honored, and invited, and
lionized until we imagine he longs
for one quiet hour of the battle of
Manila Bay. He must be the most
tired, disguised, bored man in
America to-day.
And there is the richest man
but why go on?
Let us come to the happiest man
at once. He was not an officer. He
wore no uniform. No band herald
ed his coming. He did not receive
a large salary. We did not even
know his name. Probably never
shall know it. He was not our ideal
man, but he was the happiest man
we saw. Who was he? An un-
known negro laborer, on a second
hand bicycle, with pick and
shovel, tied together by tow sack,
strapped on his back, with a corn
cob pipe in his mouth, emitting a
most noxious cloud of blue and
brown smoke, while he leisurely
Pedalled to his days work. What
cared he for the
''Madding crowds ignoble strife ?"
What cared he for the empty
shouts of the tickle mob?
When night came, he went home
"a lowly home, perhaps-but
home. He ate square meal of fat
meat, cabbage and corn bread and
washed it down with 1--WE saw not,
but let us still idealize) clear, cool,
sparkling artesian water-then lay
down and slept like a just man.
Verify, the man with the hoe is not
the unhappy man Markham and
Millais would have us believe. 81
have learned, in whatsoever state l
am, herewith to be content"
ID. NJ. MCIvER.
Bolivar, Tenn, Oct. %, 1899.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
You assume no risk when Won bu

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. w. j. Cox,
Bolivar, and J. w. Nuckolls, Toone,
will refund your money if you are
not satisfied after using it. 1t is
everywhere admitted to l;e the most
successful remedy in use Tor bowel
complaints and the only one that
never fails. 1t is pleasant, safe and
reliable. novI
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

81 wish to express my thanks to
the manufacturers of amberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy, for having put on the market
such wonderful medicine" says
w. w. Massingill, of Beaumont,
Texas. There are many thousands
of mothers whose children have
been saved from attacks of dysen-
terry and cholera infantum who must
also feel thankful. 1t is for sale by
w. j. Cox, Bolivar. j. w. Muck
oils, TooDe,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

On the 10th of December, 1897,
Rev. S. A. Donahoe, pastor NJ. E..
Church, South, PIT. Pleasant, w.
Va, contracted a severe cold which
was attended from the beginning by
violent coughing. He says: "After
resorting to a number of so-called
specifics, usually kept in the house
to no purpose, purchased bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
which acted like a charm. | most
cheerfully recommend it to the
public" For sale by w. J. Cox,
Bolivar, J. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
He Fooled The Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton,
of West Jefferson, o., after suffer
ing Is months from Rectal Fistula,
he would die unless costly opera
ton was performed; but he cured
himself with five boxes of Bucklen's
Arnic Salve, the surest Pile cure on
Earth, and the best Salve in the
World. 25 cents a box. Sold by
w. J. Cox, Druggist.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

The Governor of Mississippi has
pardOned Charles 0. Summers, the
express robber, who recently sur
rendered to the penitentiary author
tiles and rendered the state cash to
cover all that he had cost it, besides
reiubursing the express company
for what he had stolen from it.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

Mrs. Mamie f. Torrance, Porter
field, Tenn, writes: | have used
DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
8 years-never without it. 1t cures
Sour Stomach. 1t is a good family
medicine, especially for children.
| once bought a package of Black
Draught, but did not like it. Sold
by W. J. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned has this day suggested TO the
Clerk of the County Court the insolvency OF the
estate of Thee Nuckolls, decd. All persons owing
said estate will nay undersigned. All persons
and file then with the Clerk of the County Court
of Hardeman County, Tenn, on or before the 18th
day of April, A. D., 1900, for adjudication and pro
rata allowance. ALI claims filed within the
time prescribed by law will be barred October L.,
1899. WILLIAM SAlIT !.
Admir- of Theo Nuckolls decd.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

The Health Restorer and Health
Maintainer, DR.. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine, Strengthens the
Nerves, makes you Plump and
Comely, and Enriches the complex
ion with natures choicest colors.
Sold by w. J. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

ELEVEN new cases of yellow fe-
yer were officially reported at Jack
son, Miss, within two days. New
Orleans and Key West continue to
furnish their quota. Miami, Fla,
has eight cases and Flora, Miss,
eighteen miles north of Jackson,
two new cases.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

Sole agents for the celebrated
|. w. Harper and Old Continental
Whiskies.
Our stock comprls>- native and
Imported Wines from the best vine
yards; Old, Mellow Wbiskies from
the leading distillerieo of America;
different brands of Cigars and To-
bacco.
Our rule is to deal rAIrly and hon
estly with our customers, giving
them the value of their money.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

Oscar Pepper and Paducah Club
Whistles, two of the leading
brands manufactured. For sale
by r. M. REDFEARN, Coates Block,
Bolivar, Tennessee.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
- d - D =
w anted.

One Thousand Bushels STOCK PEAS. One half
must be Black and Red Peas. Will pay 80 cents
per bushel, delivered. j. NJ. AVENT
oct6-1m Hickory Valley, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27
JUST RECEIVED.
NewSugarhouse Mo1asses
Seed Wheat.
Seed Rye.
C. T. INGRAM & CO.
InSolvent Notice.

The undersigned has this day suggested to the
Clerk of the County Court of Hardeman County,
Tenn, the insolvency of the estate of Joseph A.
Mercer deceased. All persons having claim
against said estate viii prove them and file with
the Clerk of the County Court of Hardeman Coun-
ty on or before April End, 1900, or they will be
barred All persons owing said estate will pay uu-
designed. This October End, 1899.
THOMAS +. MERCER,
Adm. Estate of Joseph A. Mercer, decd.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

The October term of Federal
Court convened in Jackson Monday.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-27

CORRESPONDENCE.

Bolivar, Tenn, Oct. %, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
SYMPTOMS OF SMALL FOX.


For the benefit OF those of our read
ers who are unacquainte with small pox
and who know little of its symptoms
we publish the following description of
1t from one of the standard medical
works, handed us by DIR. Pierce: x
Symtoms.-Aftera period of incubation
of from eight to twelve days. and son1 etimes
longer. the victim is seized with muscular
pains. especially in the back. Often chill
or chils usher in the disease. I'm d in child
rem CONFUSION may be the, initial symp-
tom. Intense headache ils also present.
Fever sets in rapidly and the temperature
reaches lob ? tolo4 : f, the first day. The
pulse is rapid. bard. and strong Mt this
stage. Delrum may be present and Is
sometimes violent
On the fourth day the distinctive erup-
ton makes its appearance IN the shape OF
small red spots. hRst on the forehead and
wrists. whence it extends rapidly over the
face aud extremities. becoming quite gen.
, eral in the first twenty-four hours. AT tits
stage the eruption is not uulikesmeas4vs.
but in another twenty-four hours it is de-
cidedly different. The papu!es have, ae1
Quired sbot-like hardness. With ttsE ap-
pearance ofthe eruption the fever fals and
the patient feels comfortable. On the fifth
or SIKH DAY clear or s1ghBy tufDid
serum mskes its appearanos. Coineident
with this depression is seeh-in the mid
die ST each vesiele5 IL is umbiicaied. aud
thiS qualification is the most characteristic
teWture OF the eruption. Frequently a hair
foCicle passes,up through the center oEsts<
Ply the eighth day the turbidity has ~
)creased until II. is .bright.syellow and the
iumblieus bias disappe afed-zsThe pustule is
4 complete. The maflirations tn kt s. place in
| the same order rs the eruption appeared.
| With the appearance of suppuration the
| fever again returns. known as the second
airy fever, and with it the elevation of teni-
perature and other signs Nof fever. There
| is good deal of patti the inhamed parts
because OF the. tension. On the tenth or
eleventh day The pnstules become dry. and
BIZ the fourteeptl& arg converted into:eyusts,
which drop off, leayfhg in mlaf eases a
simple discoloration. in, seyere'a more or
| less deep ulcer, or. if cicatrizstioh he eoIp.
plete. simple pit. The eruptioasmay De
found on the tongae. and buceal smucous
membrane and even IN the phaTynx, lafynx.
and esophagus. and pustules have been
found In the stomach and rectum- In the
traches and thorax. there may be ulcers.
Sore-throat. nausea. hoarseness. vomiting,
and diarrhea may be consequences. With
the drying of the eruption the fever disap-
pears.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
n NOBLE DOCTOR.

The conduct of DR.. w. Il. Pierce, all
through the present misfortune of hav.
Ing contagious disease to fight has
been very praiseworthy and noble
He has done all ia his power to Keep il
from spreading. He was boarding al
the residence of Mr.. r. j. Walker. aud
when he awoke one night in the early
part Of last week with bard chill, he
Immediately got up, dressed, went over
TO the residence of Mr., williamson aud
bad bed put up there for him He
left note pinned to Mrs. Walkers
door, telling her that he had taken
sick and directing her what to do with
the bed clothing. The Doctor was
willing to undergo any hardships to
keep the disease from spreading. DIR.
Bell went to see him Immediately the
next morning, but he would not allow
him TO enter his room, as he did not
want 10 take any chances. DR. Bell
has been TO see him repeatedly, but he
will not lei him see him al all. We are
glad to say that Dir. Pierce has been
doing very nicely all the week, the
eruption being of mild nature.
He has acted hero in this trouble.
and the people know how TO appreci-
ate him.