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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
Tennessee Central Rolling stock.

A copy of contract between the
Tennessee Central railway and the
Cumberland Construction Company OF
St. Louis, has been filed. The contract
is for rolling stock and calls for some.
thing over ffty-one Thousand dollars
worth, to be paid for in sixty monthly
installments. One combination bag.
gage car and passenger coach, one ca.
boose, five locomotives and thirty-five
fat cars are to be supplied.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
Tennessee Synod.

The Tennessee synod of the Cumber.
land Presbyterian Church met at Jack.
SOD last week. The convention was
one of the best ever held by the Cum.
berland Presbyterian denomination in
Tennessee. The next annual meeting
will be held at Lebanon the last Tues
dav in October.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
Slate Pencils for Europe.

A firm of Chattanooga shipped one
million slate pencils to London, Eng.
land, and began work on an order for
two million pencils for France. During
this season heavy shipments have been
made to India and Australia.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

If you have been smashing around with a
club, YOU must have remarked that that
way of acting has its drawbacks. Try the
other plan; say kind things occasionally;
do kind things occasionally. Be considerate
of Others, and people will like you better;
you will suit yourself better. - AtchisOn
Globe
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
The States Finances.

The receipts of the State treasury
during October were sir, 392.57 and
disbursements S132, 214.s4. The bal.
ance in the treasury on Oct. 1 was
So, 55s.31.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

Don't you find that Mr.. Aster's poems, -
said that young poets misguided admirer,
"are full of words that burn" We'll, no, !"
replied the editor, Il never put them to
that test; l merely drop them in the waste
basket. ",Philadelp Press.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
TO Represent Tennessee.

Gov. McMillin has appointed T. w.
Wrenne, of Nashville, as Commissioners
for the State at large to the Pan-Amer-
lean exposition.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
5000 Reward,

Gov. McMillin has offered a reward
of 5000 for the arrest and conviction OF
the murderer or murdercrs of Joseph
Hill of Shelby county. Hill was shot
near Memphis Oct. 10.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

Tackleton-"I'm glad your yacht beat
Bragman's. He was blowing so much be
fore the race. It's your turn now. He
laughs best who laughs last" Mainsel-
yes, but say, rather: He laughs best who
luffs first "-Philadelphia Press.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

His Meaning-"What do you mean when
you say she lampooned her husband 2"
asked the magistrate of the witness. Il
mean she threw lighted lamp at hin" "
the witness explained.-Pittsburgh Chron-
icle-Telegraph
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
Girlish Insight.

Little Bess-Cousin LiSbeth, what is stu
pidity?
Cousin Lisbeth-Oh, little Bess, stupidity
is a state of mind other people think we are
in when they can't understand what we say.
INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

It is said that an ordinary brick weighs
about four pounds. Nevertheless, the man
who gets hit with one imagines it to weigh
about four tons.-Norristown Herald.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

Do you whine? Do you make others mis-
cradle, as well as yourself? If you must
whine, do it in the seclusion of your own
room. You have no right to be a public
pest@Atchison Globe.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

Tramp Caught stealing ride)-"M1r.
Brakeman, if you force me to leave this
train I'll boycott this road and never ride
over it again. indianapolis News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

An Atchison young man is called Lily
by his acquaintance, because he tolls not.
-Atchison Globe.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

Many Lines There.-Tellet-"To. be sue
cessful in business a man must contine him.
self to one line" Askit-''What if he is
palmist ?''-Baltimor American.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

kissing was tabooed by the Essences. The
latter are all dead now, but we understand
that the former is still in fashion.-Star of
Hope.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
Made Her Hair Curl.

"Since marriage I have had no need of
curling irons," said Mrs. De Tanques.
But still your hair is perfectly dressed
What's the reason?
''Well, when you've got husband you'll
find that he can come home at any old hour
in the morning with an excuse that would
make your hair curl. kansas City Star.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

"Of course you were in Paris?" ooh,
yes, indeed; in fact, we spent SO much time
there that I'm sure some people regarded
US as regular parasites" indianapolis
News
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

1t requires no experience to dye with
PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Simply boiling
your goods in the dye is all that's necessary.
Sold by all druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

stoughton-'Did you have good time
at the banquet last night?" Manhattan,
"SpIendid. | drank myself into lnse 81
itv before the speaking began. boston
Transcript.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
10, 1900.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if tfails to cure. Csc.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

MY boy" counseled Uncle Allen
Sparks, always strive to be at the top Of
the heap. Especially if you are in game
of football. "-Chicago Tribune
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

A great many people make fun of you"
Don't give them any more occasion than
you can help.-Atchison Globe.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

Nowadays the office, bowling gracefully
to the inevitable, seeks the boss.-Puck.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

When a man climbs up in his family tree
and looks down upon the passing throng ne
has outlived his usefulness.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

Fireworks give very appropriate recep-
ton to a firebrand.-Town Topics.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

Inc BEST FFescrIptioh AoF OhlS
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTB4Ess
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quinine in
tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SOC.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09

'How do you know he is a great pianist?'
81 have talked with him. Town Topics.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09


to Way. Trip.
Anaconda, Butte, Helena, Gar
rison and intermediate points ..S25.0 90 $500
Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle, Port
land, Vancouver, Victoria and
intermedite points. ...,............ $1,000 5000
Tickets on sale every Tuesday up to and
including November %. For further infor-
nation see your City Ticket Agent, or write
any Missouri Pacific representative, or II.
C.TowNsEND, G. P. & t. Agt., st. Louis, Mo.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-09
Very Low Rates to the North West via sho
Missouri Pacific Railway.

st. Louis One Round
to Way. Trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
The Great Circus DAY.

In almost every home and hamlet
the announcement of the coming to
Rock Island Wednesday, June 81,
of the Adam Forepaugh and Sells
Brothers union of big shows will be
greeted as tidings of great Joy. Aside
from its national reputation it pre-
support it, claim of being the only
big show in America today. Since
the Barnum & Bailey show went 10
Europe it is the only menagerie. cir
Gus and hippodrome that has exhibit
ed in New York City, and the gem
eral metropolitan verdict, recorded
by immense audiences for two seasons
at Madison Square garden, and in the
press. seems 20 be that it has eclipsed
its great and popular predecessor.
Toe World echoes the drift OF pu Bile
opinion and is pronounciDg it 1.-The
biggest circus that New York has ever
seem and what held good there will
dou btless be maintained in the ccun-
try at large, as the same attractions,
whether on four legs or two. on the
earth or in the air, or water-and all
Of them-will be as effectively pre-
scented wherever the biggest tents on
earth are pitched. F:om start to fin
ish. from The magnificent street pa
rade to the last of the hippodrome
races, the exhibition is at once col
ossus and a corker. There are acres
and acres of instruction, citation. fun
and wonder. Hours may be profitably
and pleasantly passed in inspecting the
largest and finest collection of rarest
wild beasts and birds. When it comes
to the circus and hipPodrome per-
formances thereappears to be no limit
to the thrills and tickles. Hundreds
of distinguished artists and admira-
bly, trained animals partici pate in a
hundred acts. Even the very air is
alive with wizard bicyclists, flying
sprites and trapeze heroes and hero
ines, while in the three rings below
appear the 10 finest male and female
bareback riders of both Europe and
America. Intermingling with all this
and filling the very air with laughing
gas are clowns of all kinds and coun-
tries to the number of %. whose
music. mirth and infinitely humorous
hits and skits at current feds and
follies make tens of thou
sands hold their sides and hilariously
howl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Complete List of omoer,.

AT the annual meeting of the Mis-
sion kindergarten association the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-Mrs. w. H. Gest.
Vice Presidents-Mrs. Mary Wads-
worth and Mrs. r. g. Young.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. j. J.
Worker.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. H.
ID. Blakemore.
Treasurer-Mrs. Julia Rosenfield.
Assistant Treasurer-Mrs. NJ. E.
Sweeney.
A board of managers was elected
consisting of the above officers and
the following ladies': Mesdames w.
b. Ferguson, Alphonse Mosenfelder
W. ". White. Sewall Dodge, G.. C..
Carter, D. Don. F. H. First, j. H
Wilson, Mayer Levi and NJ. &. Rice.
The association feels greatly en-
couraged by the success of the past
year. AS it was the first wear of the
organization many obstacles had to
be met that are not liable to confront
the association again. 1t is greatly
desired that every lady in town who
is interested in helping overworked
mothers keep their little children off
the streets and under good care, will
help the work along by joining the
association. The annual dues are 81.
If the members of the association will
renew their membership promptly
and send their dues to Mrs. Rosen-
field or Mrs. Sweeney without further
notice it will help these ladies in their
work. The association is consider
ing plans for starting day nursery
soon. The sessions Of the kindergar-
ten are nov held in the rooms at the
Union Mission. under the charge of
Miss Alice Atkinson
CHAIRMAN PRESS COMMITTEE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Unnecessary Loss of Time.

W. S. Whedon, cashier of the First
National bank of Winterset, Iowa, in
a recent letter gives some expert
ence with carpenter in his employ,
that will be of value to other me-
chanics. He says: Il had a carpen-
ter working for me who was obliged
to stop work for several days on ac-
count of being troubled with
diarrhoea. 1 mentioned to him that
l had been similarly trouble and that
Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me. He
bought a bottle OF it from the drug
gist here and informed me that one
dose cured him. and he is again at
his work" For sale by all druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
mooaE.MuRRAY WEDDING.
Happy Event Celebrated Last Week In
Colorado Springs.

Happy Event Celebrated Last Week in
Colorado Springs.
St. Mary's Church News, of Colo
RADIO Springs, Col, contains the fol-
lowing item of local interest: AT s
O'Clock Tuesday morning last Charles
James Moore. of Anaconda, Colo, and
Mae Eta Murray, of this city. were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony by Father Temp The cere-
mony, which was followed by a high
mass, was witnessed by large num-
Der of friends of both parties. The
bride is the daughter of Mrs. Susan
Murray and is well known and
popular among the young folks of this
city. where she has resided for the
past five years, coming here from
Rock Island, Ill. Mr.. Moore is also
well and favorabIy known in Colorado
Springs, and resided here for some time
before going to Anaconda to make his
home. Miss Elizabeth Murray looked
charming as the bridesmaid, and Ell
ward Miller, of Toledo, Ohio, accept
ably performed his duties as best man
James II. Murray gave away the bride
and the ushers were Harry Murray.
James 1. Lacey and Al Moore. I'm
mediately afterthe ceremony the we'd
ding party and about thirty invited
guests repaired to the home of Mrs.
Murray to partake of a wedding
breakfast. Jollity reigned supreme
and the guests showered congratula-
tons upon the young couple and
wished them years of JOY. In the af-
ternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Moore left for
a wedding trip of about three months.
After weeks stay in Denver they
will leave for Mrs. Moore's former
home in Rock Island, Ills, thence to
Toledo. Niagara Falls and other east
ern points,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
A SCRAP ON THE MIDWAY.
John Burnett, Keeper of the Bear, Is As
saulted.

John Burnett, Keeper of the Bear, Is As
sAulted.
Late yesterday afternoon an excit-
ing fight took place at the midway
show grounds. John Burnett, a
Frenchman, who has charge of the
bear in the animal tent, was assaulted
by Fred Beinke. young man living
in the neigh borhood. The French
man was taking a nap in the tent
when Beinke, under the influence of
liquor, proceeded to clean out the
place He took the Frenchman by
the neck. threw him down and kicked
him in the head. inflicting a deep cash
above his forehead and cutting open
his lips. Bainke, with Joe Kelly
and David Hall, was arrested and
brought before Justice Cramer this
morning. Kelly and Hall were re-
leased and Beinke was fined S5C and
cOSts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
First Glass Shows Assured.
FOOD CURE.
Results In Change of Diet Are Wonder
fuI,

Results In Change of Diet Are Wonder
full.
Good food, properly selected, will
in my opinion, cure almost any ordi-
nary disease. l want to tell you my
experience and of my recovery by
the selection of the proper diet. I
am a business woman, very closely
confined indoors, with considers Bile
care and anxiety. Some time ago 1
had a severe case of the grippe and
after recovering from it had a serious
time following, as many people do.
Il was unable to get well until l
changed my diet, leaving off Mocha
and Java coffee and using the Postum
good Coffee in its place, and taking
up Grape-Nuts breakfast food. This
winter 1 have given both a fair and
continued trial and the results are
superb. 1 am restored to perfect
health and strength, and as you
claim, have reserve force bodily
and mentally, that carries me through
many hard places.
Il cannot praise the food too much,
for it will, if used steadily, cure all
disturbances of the system caused by
the congestions lagrippe is answera-
BILE for. A dish that contains the
most powerful rebuilding elements
can be made as follows: Hot milk
brought to boil. break in two fresh
eggs and as soon as the eggs set pour
the boiling milk and eggs over some
Grape Nuts in soup dish. No break
fast of meat can be so good.
Il use Grape-Nuts in this way
every morning and have no sense of
lack of food all day. have kept we'll
and remarkably free from colds all
winter, which attribute to a fine
condition of health, brought about by
the use of the famous food and of Pos
tum Food Coffee" (Grape-Nuts are
perfectly cooked at the factory and
arc usually served cold, with little
cream or milk Mrs. c. S. Wood
ward, "a Grenada street. st. Angus
tine, Fla
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Try Aliens Foot Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. II you have smarting
feet or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for rs cents. Trial
package free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
ELECTED DAVIS COMMANDER
Proceedings of the Iowa &. A. X. Eu-
campment.


The annual encampment of the de-
partment of Iowa, Grand Army of the
Republic will close at Davenport to-
day. In his address Yesterday, Ma
tional Commander Albert d. Shaw
declared in regard to the return of
captured confederate battleflIgs that
majority of soldiers believed the
time was not ripe for such &C ion and
that the past should not be brought
into view again in this generation.
Gen. Madison B. Davis, of Sioux City,
was elected department commander.
Reports of the Women's Relief Corps
showed the state mem bership to be
8 353.
Today's program is as follows:
Public fire drill by Davenport fire de-
partment at 2:3O. Exhibit IN to take
place at corner of Third and Main
streets River excursion at $3.50 p.
IN. sharp. to Hennepin canal and re-
turn. Camp fire and public installa-'
tion at the Grand opera house, at p.
M, of the oificers-elect of the q. A.
K Woman's Relief corps. Ladies of
the q. A. R., Sons of Veterans and
Ladies' Aid society. Short addresses
will be made during the camp fire by
the following comrades: National
Commander A. d Shaw; Joel NJ.
department of Illinois;
Mrs Lizzie NJ. Hutchinson, department
president w. r. G Lieut.. Gov. j. c.
Milliman, Gen. Josiah f. Given, Capt.
j. S. Lothrop, Col. o. j. Palmer, and
others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Summer Outings.

The most famous and popular sum-
mer tourist resorts on the continent
are reached directly by the lines of
the Grand Trunk Railway system and
its direct connections.
Copies of descriptive pamphlets
with full information as to rates, ETC.,
will be sent on application to J. II.
Burgis. city passenger and ticket
agent. 2i9 Clark street. corner Jack
son boulevard, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
A Life and Death Fight.

W. A. Hines, of Manchester, Iowa,
writing of his almost miraculous es-
cape from death, says: Exposure
after measles induced serious lung
trouble, which ended in consumption.
1 had frequent hemorrhages and
coughed night and day. All my doc
tors said 1 must soon die. Then l
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry which wholly cured me. Hun
dreds have used it on my advice, and
all say it never fails to cure throat.
chest and lung troubles Regular
size so cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

For two years Ira w. Kelley, of
Mansfield, Pa, was in poor health on
account of kidney trouble. He con-
suited several physicians and spent
considerable money for medicines
without obtaining relief until he tried
Foley's Kidney Cure, and now writes:
Il desire to add my testimony that it
may be the cause of aiding others"
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Buchanan, Mich. Nav %. Gene

Buchanan, Mich, May p. Gene
see Pare Food company. lie Roy. n.
Y. Gentlemen: My mamma has been
a great coffee driuker and has found
it very Injurious. Having used sew
eral packages of your Grain-O. the
drink that takes the place of coffee,
she finds it much better for herself
and for us children TO drink. She has
given up coffee drinking entirely. We
use q package every week. am 10
years old. Yours respectfully,
FANNIE WILLIAMS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

A severe sprain will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. Many cases have occurred,
however, in which a cure has been eff
fected in less than one week by ap-
plying Cham berlain's Pain Balm. For
sale BY all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

It's the little colds that grow it on
big colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds. DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. For sale by Marshall & Fisher,
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
SYNOD AGGRESSIVE,
Encroachment Of Rivals Resented
by the Swedish Lu.
therans.
OATECHIsM IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
TRANSACTIONS to Be Distributed
Among Churches of the
Organization.

The synodical council of the Swed-
ish Lutheran church. in executive ses-
sion at Burlington, has taken radical
action against the Lutheran synod of
the northwest, which, it claims, has
been drawing member from the
Swedish synod.
To counterfeit this it has been or
dered that the synod's catechism be
translated into the English language.
This work will be done by professors
of the theological seminary and the
TRANSACTIONS will be distributed among
the churches comprising the synod.
The synod from now on will work
among the English-speaking people.
The annual report of the treasurer
of the Augustana college and Theo-
logical seminary showed the debt of
this institution has been diminished
from $50, 900 to $50, 200 during the
year, and the resources increased
from 5000. 900 to $23O,OO0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

A fatal policy is to neglect back
ache or other sign of kidney trouble.
Foley's Kidney Cure is sure remedy
for Bright's disease. diabetes and
gravel. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
possible. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
CHEAP InAurance.

Many a man has been insured
against Bright's disease, diabetes or
other dangerous ailment by 50-cent
bottle OF Eoley's Kidney Cure. Take
no other. Ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
MI. SamueIson's Gifts.

Augustana college is handsomely
remem bered in the will of the late
Charles J. Samuelson, of Ochiem,
Henry county. who was one of the
rich farmers of that section. After
providing for his children and other
relatives, Mr.. Samuelson bequeaths to
the college So, 90 in cash, three Chica-
go residence lots, aId quarter section
of land in Rice county, Kan, aggre-
eating about $20.00U Other be-
quests are: 50. 600 to the Ha= selquist
fund, to be held in trust for the indie
pendent Mission society; $4,000 to
the Omaha Deaconness' institute. and
$500 to the Andover Swedish Orphans
home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14

Cycling has its ups and downs.
After the downs. use Banner Salve if
you're cut or bruised. 1t heals the
hurt quickly. All druggists.