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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
StOrvOf a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for
years by the chains of disease is the
worst form of slavery. George D.
Williams, of Manchester, Mich,
tells how such a slave was made
free. He says: "My wife has
been so helpless for five years that
she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of
Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully
improved and able 10 do her own
work" This supreme remedy for
female disease quickly cures ner-
vousness, sIeeplessness, melancholy,
headache, backache, fainting and
dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is a godsend to weak,
sickly. run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only so cents.
Sold by w. J. Cox, Druggist.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield,
ILL.,, makes the statement, that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for mouth
by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was hope
less victim of consumption and that
no medicine could cure her. The
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she
bought a bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found her
self sound and we'll; now does her
own houseW ork, and is as we'll as
she ever was. Free trial bottle of
this Great Discovery atW J Cox's
Drug Store. Only so cents and 81,
every bottle guaranteed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22


CAPT. THos. +. TOBTN, of Mem
phis, supervisor of the census of
1900 in the Tenth Congressional
District, stated to a Scimitar report
er last week, that after much labor
in selecting enumerators, he would
soon begin instructiug them in their
duties. Although the census will
not begin until June LIST of next
year. the raPidity with which the
mass of information will have TO be
collected will necessitate training
on the part of enumerators before
they commence upon the work.
Capt. Tobin said that from twenty
to twenty-five enumerators would
be appointed to take the census of
Hardeman County.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Use With
out Failure.

The first indication of Group is
hoarseness, and in child subject to
that disease it may be taken as a
sure sign of the approach of an
attack. Following this hoarseness
is a peculiar rough cough. If Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the croupy cough appears,
it will prevent the attack. 1t is
used in many thousands of homes
in this broad land and never dis
appoints the anxious mothers. We
have yet to learn of single instance
in which it has not proved effectual.
No other preparation can show such
a record twenty five years constant
use without a failure. For sale by
w. J. Cox, Bolivar; J. W. Muck
oils, ToOne.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
The Bolivar Bulletin.
HUGH WILLIAMS, EDITOR.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER %, 1899

THIS will be the last regular
edition of the BULLETIN during the
year 1899. Next week we will print
a small sheet, on account Of legal
advertisement, otherwise no paper
would be issued, as we are in the
habit of "taking holiday" Christ.
mas week. The next regular edi'
ton of this paper will appear Fri,
day, January 5, 1900.
The BULLETIN has been literally
patronized during the year now clos
ing, and 1t is thankful to its friends
for their support. We hope they
will all enjoy the holiday season,
and that prosperity and happiness
will attend them in the future.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
VAUGHAN'S.

Messrs. j. NJ. Avent and III. B.
Duryea, of Hickory Valley, were
fox hunting in our district one day
last week.
On the evening of December 3rd,
Mr.. Oscar Newton and Miss Ruba
Fortune were united in marriage at
the home of the BRIDES father, j.
II. Fortune, Elder U. A. West per
forming the ceremony.
This district is Justly proud of
it's Bolivar teachers, who are sue
cessfully teaching school at the fol-
lowing places: Vaughan's, Miss
Marie Franklin; Russell's, Miss
Matte Vaughan Caruthers; Alexan-
der's, Miss Sallie Kearney.
Mrs. w. G. Williams will reside
in the future OH w. d. Galloway's
farm.
Capt. F. A. Sbearin paid a visit
to w. n. Sparkman's family recent
ly.
S. T. Avent and family visited
Vaughan relatives last week.
SILLY Bill' is rapidly gaining
friends here and from present indi-
cations they are expecting Christ
mas dinner, which they say "Bill"
must give them.
Mr.. Dixie Spinks, of Memphis,
was here on business recently.
Now is a nice time to write poe
try, Evergreen. We fail to see
why the ''greens" are always silent
in cold weather, unless they visit
some southern cline to prepare for
spring writings. MINIMUM.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
Cotton Mills.

The following article, from the
New Orleans Picayune, of Nov.
25th, has been handed us by a
citizen of Bolivar with the request
that we reproduce it:
A reporter met in Yazoo City last
week a man who lives In GastOnia,
n. G. His name is b. V. Brum
field and be is a member of the
Gastonia Coffin Manufacturing
Company of that city. He is not
directly interested in the cotton
manufacturing business, but talks
enthusiastically about it because he
knows that cotton mills have been
the prime factor in building up
Gastonia from a village of 200 in
habitants to a city of more than
5000 population in a very few
years.
Mr.. Brumfeld said: SIN 1880,
when i moved to GastOnia, it was
a village of Gil population. About
that time a movement was started
to organize a cotton factory there.
1t was to be a 100000 mill, such
as you propose 10 establish on the
same cooperative plan. 1t was a
hard struggle to raise the 500, 900
for the first mill, because our people
were not then so familiar with the
almost fabulous profits which have
since been made out of the bust
ness. However, the mill was finally
organized and put into operation
The first year it paid off a debt of
$50, 600 and had Sl6, 900 besides to
carry to the surplus fund. Since
that time other mills have rapidly
followed in the wake of the first
one, until now we have % mills
III operation in our county. The
growth of the town has been steadily
upward, keeping step with the prog
ress of the cotton manufacturing in
terest, as you may readily see from
these figures. In 1850 the popula-
ton of Gastonia was 21I; in 1855 it
was a little more than 500; in 1890
1t had grown to be a town of l 100:
in 1895 it was about 1880; while
now 1t can boast Of population of
more than double every five years
since the establishment of our first
cotton mill"
care these mills paying invest
ments for your stockholders?' the
reporter asked Mr.. BrumfeId.
eyes, they are all making big
money. OF course they don't al
ways take the public into their con-
fdence in these matters, because
were their enormous profits gener-
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ally known, it might create dis
satisfaction among their employees.
| have personal knowledge, however,
of how some of these mills are pay
ing, and will cite you case which
| would hardly expect you to believe
without corroborative evidence.
This however, you may obtain by
writing for a copy of The Man
ufacturer's Record of April or IA
last. a young friend of mine, MIR.
John Love, was thirteen years ago a
book-keeper in hardware store in
Gastonla, at the munificent salary
of $50 per month. His uncle owned
cotton mill, and in order to get
his nephew interested in the bus
mess, offered to sell him some stock
In it aud take his note for the pay
meut of same. With some mis-
givings as to undertaking such a
responsibility, young Love bought
the stock-Sl9,OOO worth-giving
his note, covering long period of
time, for the payment. That was
thirteen years ago. Since that time
the stock has paid for itself out of
the profits of the business, and Mr..
Love has drawn Ia addition thereto
50, $50 in cash as dividends. This
magnificent showing of the profits
of cotton manufacturing opened the
young mans eyes to the vast pos
sibilities OF the business and he now
owns a mill of his own, is interest
ed in other enterprises in our town,
and though only about SO or "a
years of age, is worth probably
5000, 900. Aud this is not an isOlat-
ed case. l could mention several
almost as notable. 1t is no trouble
to get takers of stock in a cotton
mill in GasIonia now. Recently
several mill men happened to be
talking together in our town, when
one of them suggested that they
build another mill. The stock for
SI5O.OOO mill was subscribed
right there in five minutes. When
| IL UGCdtuG huON IL dOOuL lOhnJ lhOi
was a general clamor among
clerks, farmers and other small in
vestors to get in, and the capital
stock was increased to accommodate
| them.
"a mill has just been organized
at Gastonia with a capital stock of
$l.OOO.OOO. As an evidence of the
prosperity which is bound to fol
low in the wake of cotton factories,
| may state that there are now in
course of construction in Gastonia
two cotton mills, 200 dwellings aud
eleven brick storchouses.
Zone of our mills, the Avon,
which manufactures the finer grades
of goods, gets its cotton from Miss
issippi, some of which comes from
Yazoo county. The freight from
your section to GastOnia is probably
$500 per bale, yet this mill is cred
tied with making a profit of SO pei
cent. or more. You can readily see
how much more profitable a mil
would be in YazoO City, where al
grades of cotton would be supplied
without having to pay this freight
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
Public Sale.

The Road Overseers of the 9th
civil district of liardpman County
are hereby notified TO deliver all
tools in their charge, belonging to
the public roads IN said district. to
me at Bolivar, OIL Saturday, Dec.
23rd, at which time they will be
sold to the highest bidder. The
list of tools includes road scrapers,
long handled shovels. picks, etc.
w. p NUCKoLLs,
d22. Road Com. 9th Dist.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

As cure for rheumatism Cham
berlain's Pain Balm is gaining a
wide reputation D. B. Johnston,
of Richmond, Ind, has been tronb-
led with that ailment since 1862.
In speaking of it he says: l never
found any thing that would relieve
me until / used Chamberlain Pain
Balm. 1t acts like magic with me.
NV foot was swollen aud paiuing
me very much, but one good appli-
cation of Pain Balm relieved me.
For sale by w. ]. Cox, Bolivar; }.
w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
Nonresident Notice.

In the County Court of Hardeman County, Tenn.
]. B. Smith, admir-, VS.. C. r. Pulliam and wife,
ct al. Petition to sell land to pay debis. No.
1865 r. ID.
In this cause it appearing from the petition,
which is sworn to, that the defendants, Mrs. Nam
Eie Smith, of West, Miss, B. D. Pledge, Birdie
Pledge, Wade Armstrong and wife, kate ARM
strong, of Tupelo Miss Charley Phillips and wife,
Susan Phillips and Howard Jennings, of Arkan-
sas, are non-Tesidents of the State of Tennnssee
and are residents of Mississippi and Arkansas, so
that the ordinary process of law cannot be served
upon them. 1t is therefore ordered that publica-
ton be made in the BnLIvAE BULLETIN, a newspa-
per published in the town Of Bolivar, County of
Hardeman State of Tennessee, for four consecutive
weeks, requiring the above defendants to enter
their appearance in the above stated cause, pend
ing in the County Court of Hardeman County,
Tenn, within the first three days of the January
term tn reOf 1900, and answer demnr TO the
same. or the allegation of the petitioner will be
taken for confessed to them and set for hearing
ex parte This December 4th, 1899.
JULIUS CRAWFORD, c. & NJ.
Wood & McNeal. Solicitors.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
MIDDLETON,

Everybody is getting ready for
Christmas.
Society has been rather gay for
the past week.
MIR. Tom Graham, of Barton,
Texas, is back on a visit.
Middleton is glad to welcome
Mrs. J. I. Hulse. We hope she
will find 1t to be nice place.
The saw mill and heading factory
are doing a good business. The G.
q Z. K. r. keeps one train busy
hauling logs and heading.
The Southern Railroad will put
in a new side track for the heading
factory. Work on the same will
commence this week.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

A NEW and important office is to
be filed by the magistrates of Har-
deman County at the January term
of Quarterly Court-that of road
commissioner. We are all interest
ed in good roads, and our justices
should vote only for candidates for
this position who are competent and
honest.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
A Trade &c ter.

We have lost trade by being out
Of Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic
Pellets We can seldom ever III
duce a customer to take any other
as a substitute for them when they
have once tried Ramon's. - Fletcher
Crossville, Ala. dl
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

We carry in stock the fol-
lowing brands of Whistles,
which we will sell a. low
prices: l. w. Harper, Old
Continental, Canada Rye, Old
North Carolina Corn, Old
Rye, 50 Bourbon, and other
brands. Send in your jug
and have it filled.
SEDDFNs & CO.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
Volcanic Erunfions

Are grand. Skin Eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them, also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Fellons,
Corns. Warts, Cuts, Bruises. Burns,
Scalds Chapped Hands, Chilhlains.
Best Pile cure on earth Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only 25cts a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
w. J. Cox, Druggist.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
Rismark's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and
tremendous energy are not foand
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels are out of order If you
" ant these qualities and the success
they bring, use DR. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 25c
atW J Cox's drug store,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

Mr.. J. A. MANSON, of Sauls-
bury, was in the city Wednesday
and called on the BULLETIN. Mr..
Manson is a candidate for Congress
from the Tenth district. He is well
known all over the district, has
filed many positions of honor and
has many friends.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

CHIEF Justice David L. SnOd-
grass has formally announced his
candidacy for the United States
Senate.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

THE currency bill passed the
House Monday by vote of 100 to
$50. Eleven democrats voted for
the bill.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

B. a. ENLoE, of Jackson, has
announced as a candidate for Con-
gress from the Eighth District.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.

"Xmas Trix" at Hudson s.
See!-Cox's Xmas Toys.
Cox's for Toys! Toys! Toysl
Don't fail to go to Cox's.
Toys, plentiful, beautiful
and cheap at Hudson's.
Best Roasted Coffee in
town at w. j. Redd & Sons.
See uudson's up-to-date
line of Holiday Presents.
We are overloaded on
Flour. Buy while it is cheap.
CT. Ingram & Co.
All kinds of Fir, Works for
Christmas at Brewer, Ma
con & Co.'S.
Anything from a one cent
doll to $50 Music Box can
be found at COx's.
Fancy and Stick Candies,
fresh and cheap, at Brewer,
Macon & Cos.
If you want something
good to eat 60 To
CT. Ingram & Co.'S.
No special prices, but ev-
cry article a bargain at Brew
er, Macon & Co.'S.
Call on Seddens & Co. for
your Christmas Whisk es.
Their goods are pure.
Currants, Raisins, Prunes,
Cocoanuts and Chocolate at
Brewer, Macon Z Co.'S.
The largest display IF Hol-
iday Goods ever shown in
Bolivar at w. j. Cox's.
Cox's Drug Store, as usual,
is headquarters for Santa
Claus. A present for all.
Twenty pounds of Nice
Rice for one dollar.
CT. Ingram & Co.
Apples, Oranges, Bananas
and Fruits of all kinds cheap
at Brewer, Macon & Co.'S.
A select assortment Of Hall
and Parlor Hanging Lamp
at Cox's. Call and see them.
You will he astOnished at
the beautiful CHRISTMAS
GOODS, so CHEAP, at Hud-
sons.
Go to w. j Redd & Son 5
for Cabbage, Potatoes, On
ions, Dried Fruits, Canned
Vegetables, etc.
Complete line of Staple and
Fancy Groceries always i'll
stock at lowest prices.
BREWER, MACON & Co.
Buy your Citron, Raisins
and Culrants for your Fruit
Cake from
CT. Ingram & Co.
When you want anything
in the Grocery line, just tel
ephOne W. J. Redd & Son,
Cumberland Telephone No.7
Malaga Grapes, Celery and
Gran berries at
CT. Ingram & Co.'S.
We have a large and fresh
assortment of Canned Goods.
Come and see our stock be-
fore buying elsewhere.
BREWER, MACON & Co.
Our goods are always
fresh and Of the best quality.
Give us a trial
w. j. REDD & Son.
The young and old, the
small and large, the poor
and rich, can all find Pres
ents to suit their purses at
Hudson's.
Apples, Oranges, Candies
and Bananas cheaper rhan
ever at
CT. Ingram & Co.'S.
Seddens e Co. invite the
public to call on them when
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
Some People

Eat to live, others HOe to eat==aH aOhO hOe
ing line call on on me- My stock Of Stable and
Fancy Groceries is large, fresh, ab=tO=date and
cheap. Nea0 goods continually arrEOmg
CANNED MEATs-Tongue, Ham, Beef.
CANNED FISHES Oysters, Salmon.
CANNED VEGETABLES Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, Beans.
CANNED FRUITsPas Apits. berries Gooseberries
Sauces, Pickles. Olives, Flavorng Extracts, Baking
Powders, Gelane
COFFEE All Grades Green and Roasted.
Tobacco, Cigars,
New House Molasses.
Fresh stoc Stick Candies
To- d ~ ApIes, Bananas Cakes Crackers, Nuts.
t Ed California Peaches, Apples Dried Grapes
(for I'es)
Meat
WANTED White Peas, Eggs, lbs. Butter
Gsnb:Fani TEL 10 !. ]. T. JOINER.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22
CT. Ingram & Co.'S.

Seddens & Co. have for
sale an immense stock of
Wines. WHISTLES, Br&ndips,
etc., from the most reputable
vineyards and distilleries, at
the very lowest prices.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

When you want anything
in the Grocery line, just tel
ephOne W. J. Redd & Son,
Cumberland Telephone No.7
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-22

Sauces, Pickles, Olives, Favoring Extracts, Baking
Powders Gelatiue
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
A Purely Vegetable Blood
Remedy is the Only
Cure.

If the people generally knew the
true cause of Rheumatism. there
would be no such thing a. lini-
ments and lotions for this painful
and disabling disease. The fact il.
Rheumatism is q disordered state
of the blood-it can be reached.
therefore, only through the blood.
But all blood remedies can not cure
Rheumatism, for 1t is an obstinate
disease, one which requires a real
blood remedy-something more than
a mere tonic. Swift's Specific is
the only real blood remedy, and it
promptly goes to the very bottom
of even the most obstinate case.
A few years ago I was taken with in
far,mstory Rheumatism. which. though
mild az first, became gradually SO in
terse that / was for weeks unable 20
walk tried several prominen. physi-
clans and took their treatment faith
fully, but wes unable to get the slightest
relief. In fact, my condition seemed 70
grow worse, the pains spread over my
entire body, and from November 10
March suffered agony. I tried many
patent medicines, but none relieved me.
Upon the advice Of Q friend decided to
try 8. s. Sc Before allowing me 20 take
It, however, my guardian, who was q
chemist, analysed the remedy, and pro-
nounced Il nee of poeazh or mercury.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Governor Stone, Of Missouri in az
interview said that the Missouri leg
islatufe should drive the monopoly
lobby from it's halls. There is but one
way TO keep the pestiverous and de-
bauching lobby of monopoly from in
testing and polluting legislative halls
and that is by the adoption of the ini-
tiative and referendum. This will give
to the people the power not only to
pass upon and repeal vicious leglsla-
ton secured by monopoly influence.
by referendum vote, but will also give
the people the power TO initiate legis-
lation defeated by the monopoly lobby
aud force lis submission to the people
for ratifi cation. Of course, the monOp-
olies sometimes get SO many of their
agents aud heelers elected as members
of the legislature that it is not Deces-
sary for them to send lobby. The in
itiative and refere ndum viii! protect
the people against this evil as effect
lively as against the lobby itself.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

this matter ia fUturv. We n;nst once
and for all d s'roy this Infamy tina.
has been put upon the state. The
stone must be removed aud a new
one with proper inscription slbsti-
tat d.
TIey ought 10 have tho. nsmes
placed on IL some way So that every
Legislature can remove and put on
such names as will hest give finsn-
cisl relief 10 the people, in the way
of lowering taxes, &s. This Lsgis-
lature ought TO repeal that unjust"
and "disgracetal' law that reoa,res,
or permits negro being put on the
Board, and thus kill the goose that
lays the golden egg" Tne follow
ing Was the most pertinent thing
said
Mr.. Moore lsughiaely remarked
that he was sure aS favored q re-
moval of the stone
at has been of great benefit TO
u.s." be said. 1T has made the deaf
hear, the blind see and the dumb
speak in the recent campaign and
election. 1T hiss served the pnrnose
of redeeming the State snd dom
know that I'm in favor of killing Il,
goose that laws the golden egg
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
TRYING To APOLOGIES.

The Charlotte Observer aud the
News and Observer are almost each
day in editorials trying to apologize
for the legislature in advance for not
reducing taxation and appropriations.
In the last campaign one of the stock
campaign cries of the Democrats was
that the fusionists had not reduced
taxation and had increased appropri-
atoms. ln reply it was pointed out
that the legislature of 1895 and 1897
had raised more money by taxation
than former legislatures, but it had
raised 1t from corporations and mo-
nopolies which had not been taxed
properly aid sufficiently by the Dem
ocratic legislature. The Democrats
were further challenged to point out q
single appropriation inside by the leg
islatures of 1895 and 1897 that was not
necessary and wise. All of this.
though, went for naught. Their howl
continued that appropriations had
been increased. Now We are told in
advance by the organs of this Demo-
cratic machine that we must not ex-
pect this legislature to reduce taxation,
and We must not expect it to reduce
appropriations.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Mr.. Gillian, of EdgecOmbe, on Sat-
urdsy introduced in the House a reso-
luton to investigate fees received by
he present Secretary of State in addi-
tion to the salary allowed him by law.
Why say PRESENT Secretary? 1t
would have smacked less of partisan
spite, if it had read, Investigate the
fees received by the Secretaries of
State operating under the present law.
That is the way to decide whether it
is the fault OF the Law or the Secretary.
The PRESENT Secretary is operating
under Democratic law, following a
Democratic precedent backed up by
the decision of Democratic Attor-
ney General.