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we might in time become at least half civil Zed.
 Ray Wildmsn is the fist man to set tobacco, having set 1000 last Saturday.
 Roads are now generally repaired, at least the first and second class, making trave Hing more endursble. The low temperature of the last week has kept back crops from coming up, which 1t Is feared may cause seed to rot. The growth of grass has been disappoint- ing as it makes but little progress. Many farmers are putting more than their usual acreage of corn to supplement the pros pective short hay crop.
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MT and Mrs T. F. Platt and MT and Mrs c. H. Platt of New Haven took din. ner, last Sunday, with MT and Mrs F. J. Hosford.
 Mrs Walter Burnham improves very slowly in health.
 Mai Burnham added, last week, to his front lawn 8 handsome square sto1 e horse block, found in the rough on Dea Burnham's land Iback of Maj Burnham's residence, an1 was prepared for use by o. F. Sullivan, mason of New Preston Station.
 Julius M. Snow joined his wife at East Canaan, last Saturday, where Mrs Snow has been for four weeks in attend ance on her mother.
 Miss Gertie Winters has been, recent ly, quite ill at her home with her moth CT at G. s. Lyman's.
 Mrs Potter and daughter of Hunting ton visited for nearlya week at A. H and Mrs Sophia Bolles', yntil Wednesday | or Cnla Week.
 A coat of paint was applied, last week to Mrs Sarah Whittlesey's house on East street by Hull & Tyrrell.
 Charles F. Hoffman has been tbe frs tobacco setter, this year, in this vicinity
 J. B. Stillson was called to attend hit uncle's funeral in Bethlehem, last Sat urday.
 Col J. Minor Taylor, whose home, th past year, has been at Miss c. M. Knapp on Christian street, is passing an indefi nite time in New York City.
 Charles T. H. ffman began setting to bacco on May g, and probably is tn first to begin this work in this section.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.
A NARRoW ESCAPE rRoM pRowN1Ne

NARROW ESCAPE FRUM DROWNIN0.
 Mrs Waterbury just escaped what might have been fatal accident by drowning while returning from Wes Cornwall, last Wednesday afternoon. She turned out for team to pass, and her horse backed her off the stone work into the river, upsetting the carriage anG throwing her into the water. The horse ext-icated himself from the carriage leaving her with only her head above
 water, 1t being so deep and swift she could not get out. Help soon arrived land.bY using the reins sof the harness (which were flung tout to her several time before che caught them) with grea' care and much exertion, she was pulled
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TEN PAGES.
Litchfeld County.
WATERTOWN.
SUMMER BOARDERs.

oO40uAh OOAhDEEsSs
 Each year as the month of June draws near we begin to get the benefit of the exodus from the cities in the number of summer boarders who are seeking to build up their tired bodies by long rest high up on old Litchfield hills. Even as early as this quite number of summer bosrders have taken up their quarters at the different places in town which make speciality of boarding people for the summer. At Mrs Estey's on Nova Scotia hill several have already arrived. Next month every place where boarders are kept will have their full complement The number of applications which have been .received here for the past few months for board proves that the people know good thing. There is no need tc go to Colorado if you can secure place to stay during the summer on the hills around Watertowr.-[A American.
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WESTON.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INTERESTS.
 Rev B. F. Root preached the third Of 8 series of Old Testament sermons on Sunday morning at the Norfield church the topic being, ''The Jewish Religion" In the evening an illustrated "Capdle
 Sermon" from the text, "Let your light
 shine," was enjoyed by large audience. In number four of the series, next Sup- day morning, the books of Amos and Hosea will be considered.
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At the annual Memorial service there was good crowd out. The service was held in the Town hall and all the churches took part. The sermon was preached by the Rev H. N. Cunningham.
 At Taft School, last Wednesday, there was reunion of former pupils. About 30 of the alumni were present. Principal Working is hard at work coaching the graduating class for the graduating exercises which will be held in the Town hall at the close of the school, next month.
 Miss Mabel Cunningham expects to arrive here from England next week, She will visit her brother, Rev Cunning. ham, during the summer.
 Mrs J. J. Magee Is seriously i'll with typhoid fever.
 At the democratic caucus, held last Tuesday evening, delegates were elected to the state convention which is to be held in Waterbury, June 2.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT. Mrs Harry Williams left, Monday, for visit of few days with friends in Bridgeport and Brooklyn.
 O.E. Chase, who has been quite poor ly, is out again.
 Mrs and Mrs George Dew of Bridge port, former residents of this place, have been in town, re gently.
 Mrs Mary Lockwood has been visiting in Bridgeport.
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EAST VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

The commencement exercises of the East Village school will be held at the Methodist church, Friday evening, June l, at 8 sp. m. A special program has been prepared. Among those from out of town who will take part are the Missef Gail, Staples, Beardsley, Sullivan and Prof Cargill. No admission fee will be charged and all are cordially invited.
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to the shore, and carried home. It was a very narrow escape. She is very lame
 and sore from the effects.
CHURCH NOTES.

CHURCH NOTES.
 MT Nash gave as fine sermon, Sum- day, from the text, s'Jesus the same, yes- terday, to-day, aud forever" A fine Memorial day" address was given in the evening. Text, "What meaneth these stones"
 The first meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the season was held at Mrs M. A. Wadham's, Wednesday afternoon. A fair attendance is reported. Allen StudleY came very near being run over by the noon train, Tuesday, while crossing the track. Mrs Paine, who resides with her daugh- ter, Mrs Edward Bierce, while assisting to paper the ceiling, fell from chair and broke her nose, and other ways bruiaing her. which has laid her up for a few days.
 MT Studley lost fine COW, last week
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GRANGE AFFAIRS.

Norfeld Grange held an interesting meeting, last Friday evening. "Dairy Products" and "Poultry," were the top ica under discussion during the lectur- er's hour. Archer Abbott read a humor. ous selection and Mrs L. s. Godfrey and Miss Emma Gilbert rendered duet, which received much applause. c. T. Gregory also favored the audience with & fine musical selection.
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AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH.

Rev Mr Becker delivered most inter. esting and impressive sermon here, last Sunday morning, from John 7: 46. "Never man spake like this man." A congregation of goodly number heard him.
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Fairfield County.
CANNON.
THE CANNON NEWS OFFERING.

THE CANNON NEWS OFFERING.
 Eben Scribner and family have been very sick by poison of some kind, in some mysterious way. It seems they pur. chased some flour short time ago, and made some bread from the same. The same day they also had greens which,they thought was the cause, but those of the family which ate no bread and ate greens were all right and others that ate the bread were taken sick. The physician was called in and told them to try the bread on their dog which they did and 1t also made him sick.
 MT and Mrs E. F. Terrill of Bethel were guests of MT and Mrs R. s. Gilbert, Sunday. *@ L. R. Hurlbutt is making improvements on and about the Belden place, which he recently purchased.
 Mrs M. A. Bethel and daughter are visiting in Norwalk,
 E. A. Henderson, who has worked fo, Ahe NoA WoAA hAIAas So'S HI WinnlphuK w nearly eleven years, has been obliged tc resign his position on account of pool health, and expects to spend the summer at Roton Point, where he!will engage 1T photographing.
 Charles Kellerhouse has visited friends in Hartford, recently.
 Mrs J. Gregory is visiting in Bedding
 The Merrielees family have rented L H. Warncke's house for the summer and arrived Monday, to occupy same.
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THE GRANGE MEETING.

At the Grange meeting held at the Town hall, Thursday evening of last week, two candidates received the third and fourth degrees. After the degree work the annual supper was given in the banquet room. About 50 covers were laid. At the next meeting the subject for discussion during the lecturers hour will be ''Strawberries and small fruits.' The brothers are expected to be prepared to talk on their cultivation and the sis. ters on preserving, etc.
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.....A Red Letter ....UphOIstery Sale.

We're going to send the May Upholstery Sale out with a shower of Bargains you seeI
 GAMBLE-DESMOND-CO. BARGAINS. and they, you know, are proverbial. The promise means lot more ii your interest than it looks in type; means Gamble Desmond Co. values with little prices attached.
 90 you are householder GOMEZ you HAVE May Upholstery probably have the whole town has been here and has prohted. These Few Are Characteristic Don't You Think? sash Rods extend Iron Bed Regular ma anysi ~ '1
 Fer this sale 2 Cents Only s4. slin Curtains full -or,s,a,on - .
  
 ss Csn,s In this LOO Old Sash Musins twop parts ~ ~ -A
 Oily 10cts Yard Regular price Ss 5O oil For ths $3.od m rings All z ,x o so., , - o,. - Regular price SC 50 Fort is
 Complete with pole Pair , - ~ ~ - - pairs Scotch IaceC Curtains inf-f olors. tation of Renaissance and Rrn s Prices 3x2H Complete with pole l. % 3x3 s4 6o Scotch sins regular
 25c Quality for l7 Gents 3x4 So.50
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MIDDLEBURY.

HOW MEMORIAL DAY WAS OBSERVED.
 Memorial day was observed here by gathering at the cemetery ss usual wiih flowers for the soldiers graves. There were several short addresses.
 The union Memorial meeting was held on last Saturday night st the Methodist church.
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George Godfrey of Bridgeport has been spending week with his aunt, Mrs V. Godfrey.
 Mrs Dennis Chase is still con fined tc
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Mexican Grass Hamm0cks.

Strong Mexican grass hammocks in plain white and assorted colors, with clinch thimbles, 46c and 5oc.
 Full size Mexican grass hammocks with knotted edge and clinch thimb1es, plain, white or colors, $1.25.
 Improved Mexican grass woven hammocks with woven edge, white or colored, fancy fringed valance, $I.5o.
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GET AFTER 'EM, MKssRs sELDcTMKs.
 The non-registering of dogs is becom- ing & serious matter in town. Owners pay no attention to the law, or repeated notifications. Unless this evil Is prompt ly remedied the selectman must take steps that will make costs for the owrers of all such non-registered dogs.
 The new pastor of the Congregational church, Rev MT Griggs, has moved from Terryville.
 Mrs E. B. Woedford is greatly improx- ing her new house by putting on s vt- rauda.
 F. G. Scott, osr postmaster, underwent aa operation in Waterbury, last weef. He is doing we'll.
 George Treat, who has been Ill 6 Tor 6 time, is now gaining, WAS able to ride out this week.
 The season at the Wallace house wss formally opened on Memorial dsy. Every thing is in nice order there.
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Woven Hanln1OckS.

Strong woven hammccks, with spreader, full size and in a full variety of colors, ACC.
 Woven hammocks, fulI size, with spreader and pil low, many colors, 7ec.
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MADkM E VALE,

guest of her sister, Miss Edith McEslin, over Sunday.
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Madame Yafe'S HAIR TONIC

Ladies' and Gestkensen,-It has gone on record first and only remedy known to chemical science found to be genuine hair specific. It has an affinity for the human hair for nourishing and in vigoratng it's entire structure. It is antiseptc Tn character, as well as stimulating; its action upon the scalp and hair is truly onderful, inasmueh as it has never been known in single instance to fail to cure scalp diseases and to create luxuriant growth of healthy, beautiful hair. It stops hair falling within twenty-four hours and brings back the natural color to gray hair in nearly every instance. It is dye; it is not sticky or greasy; on the contrary it makes the hair soft, youthful, beautiful and glossy; keeps it in curl It is per feet hair dressing, and can be used by ladies, gentlemen children daily toilet requisite. its influence is delightfully."- soothing.
 All Dealers sell it, Sr per bottle. Mail orders may be sent direct to the manufacturer,
 MADsME VALE,
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MT and Mrs T. F. Platt and MT and Mrs c. H. Platt of New Haven took din. ner, last Sunday, with MT and Mrs F. J. Hosford.
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st. Katharine News.

Miss Harriet Key left for her home in Helena,
Ark, last week.
Miss sallie Morgan Yerger returned to Green
wood, Miss, Saturday.
Miss Mable Sharpe went to Mer Ruge, La, last
Sunday.
Misses Anna, Sara and Pauline Robinson left for
their home atFlora, Miss, Monday night
Mrs Bonelli arrived from vicksburg, Miss. Mon
day night.
A most beautiful and impressive ceremony was
witnessed on the grounds W. dnesday evening, May
16th the occasion being the institution of an "Ivy
Day. in the school. The opening number was
flower parade in which the pupils appeared attired
in white and each wearing a wreath of flowers upon
her head. The column marched around the circle
and formed in front Of the space prepared for the
ivy. Then followed during the singing of appro-
pirate hymns, planting of the ivy. Each of the
five graduates with her own hands placed in the
earth root of ivy. Mr.. Ware delivered a suitable
address to the graduates in particular in which he
revealed in touching yet fOrcble language the grand
future attanable by the young women of to-day.
The day will long be remembered by many OF
those present who especially interested in the
welfare of the school and will be the first event to
be recorded in The History of st. Katharine's
SCHOOL, which was begun on that day.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-05-25

DIR. J. E. Frazier, of Canton, Miss.
The church was most beautifully
and tastefully decorated with roses
and daises. Promptly at 400 the
organ pealed forth the we'll known
notes of Lohengrin's wedding march.
The ushers, Messrs. o. D. Hall and
James Gooch, of Holly Springs,
Thomas McCorry, of Jackson, and
Knox Tate, Jr., preceded Miss
Mamie Miller, who was followed by
the bride, leaning upon the arm of
her father. They were met at the
altar rail by the groom and his
brother, who came from the vestry
room. The impressive ceremony
was performed by the rector, Rev.
g. S. Ware. After the ceremony
the brilal party repaired to the resi-
dence of the brides father, where
refresh ments were served. The
bride was becomingly gowned in
grey cloth, with trimmings of pink
satin and white applique. Miss
Sallie Miller, is daughter of Mr..
G. A. Miller, and is one of the
fairest and most popular ladies of
Bolivar. The groom is a young
gentleman of sterling worth and is
held in high esteem. The happy
couple left on the evening train for
Canton, their future home, followed
by the best wishes of scores of
friends for long and prosperous
voyage through life.
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been paid, and on the 10th of De-
cember following there was on hand
the sum of $9,660.72 to the credit
of the Hospital. (See Treasurer's
report, December 10, 1889
My account with the Western
Hospital, published in last weeks
Free Press, was furnished by the
Steward of the Hospital to Mr.. J.
A. Manson, one of the Trustees of
the institution. | am informed that
Mr.. Manson has also been furnished
with another certificate, in refer
ence to an attorneys fee i'll the case
Of Coates against Bills, which he
has been exhibiting. Will the
Free Press please have Mr.. Manson
furnish it with that certificate and
publish it also?
In conclusion / will state that
perhaps it would have been better
for some parties, but not for the in
stitutlon nor for the tax payers, had
| never officially visited the institu-
ton. A J. COATES.
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A. J, Coates Replies to the
Free Press"

To THE PUBLIC-In the Free
Press of last week appears an article
criticising statement | had made,
that the Legitimate compensation of
member of the Board of Trustees
of the Western Hospital was only
$24 per year. An itemized state
ment from the Steward of that in
stitution was appended, showing
that | received more than this
amount, and / am asked to explain.
l do so cheerfully.
l do not deny the Stewards state
ment. | received $1OO.95, less my
expenses to Memphis, $4.95, for my
services for period of II months
he Free Press says, 81 received
some days as much as 81 per day,
and on one day (Oct. 3, 1890 $l4."
This is utterly untrue, as the certi-
fed statement of the Steward attach
ed hereto will show. The fact is,
the account shows the date of my
receipt, the work having been done
previously to that time:
WESTERN HOSPITAL FOR INSANE, /
Bolivar, Tenn, May 10, 1900.
l hereby certify that A, j. Coates has never been
the Treasurer and Steward, and 81 per day for his
visits to the Hospital, and that said service was
rendered on different days. F. s. LUTHER,
Steward and Accountant
The night before | received my
commission as a Trustee of the III os-
pital, disastrous fire occurred at
that institution. My presence was
required for number of days, in
adjusting the losses with the repre-
sentatives of the insurance compa-
MES, As soon as this was settled,
l was duly appointed member of
the building committee to rebuild
the burnt district. 1t again became
necessary, at various times while
the work of rebuilding was in prog
ress, to visit the institution. Later,
my presence was necessitated to as
sist in making settlements with the
outgoing Treasurer. The above
facts account for my visit to the
Hospital so often, for which SER
vice was entitled to and received
, 50 per day.
My pay as member of the fl
nance committee was S. per day
while actually engaged In said work.
Before December 10, 1885,. each
member of the finance committee
had been allowed SO per day. (See
Minute Book, pages 1922
While | was member of the fl
nance committee, you will find my
check mark on the books for every
cent that passed through the insti-
tuition during that time. Oftentimes
Mr.. Durrett and myself worked
until midnight in the discharge of
our duties as members OF said com
mlttee. Since my removal, March
goth, 1899, there is nothing to show
that the books of the Treasurer and
Steward have ever been audited,
and / have lately made an examina-
ton.
| haye shown that my compensa-
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Mr.. Ernest Mcdaniel, who is
spending a while with his father,
Rev. Q. G. Mcdaniel, of the 18th
district, was in town Wednesday.
Since his return from the Philip
pines, Mr.. Mcdaniel has been doing
newspaper work in Memphis, Ar
kansas and the Indian Territory.
Hardly a day passes that the
BULLETIN does not add new names
to its subscription list-an indication
that the paper and its policy is pop
ular. We appreciate the many
kind expression of our friend and
are thankful for the liberal patronage
accorded us.
DR.. I. E. Moore has recently
purchased large stock of physic
and new horse and buggy. The
Doctor seems TO be taking a renewed
interest in the practice of a profess
sion which he has honored for the
past fifty years. Long may his days
of usefulness continue.
Beautiful Wall Paper just
received at Hudson's. Old
stock at 5 cents per roll.
Miss Eva Clark and Mr.. A.
Scarf, of Memphis, were united in
marriage Sunday afternoon at 5
o'clock, at the residence of Mrs.. T.
G. Stuart, Rev. JIM. Scott officiating.
The groom is prominent and pop
ular young business man of the
Bluff City. The bride is daughter
of the late DR.. Clark, a former
resident of Bolivar, and a grand
daughter of Mrs. Stuart. She has
many friends here, who extend con-
gratuIations. The happy couple re-
turned to Memphis on the evening
train.
A large lot of Paints, Var
nishes, Brushes, ETC., cheap at
Hudson's.
"A large crowd was present at
Mount Vernon graveyard, in the
9Th district, Sunday afternoon to
witness the unwilling of monu-
ment, erected by the Woodmen of
the World, over the grave of Joseph
j. Myers. The beautiful retualistic
ceremony was performed by Bolivar
Camp No. SO. An interesting adj
dress on Woodcraft was delivered
by Rev, Clenth Brooks, of Sauls-
bury. Mr.. A. J. Coates also deliver
ed few appropriate remarks. The
poem, "Why Should the Spirit of
Mortal be Proud?" was read by Miss
Sallie Dickens Caruthers.
Buy Champion Mixed
Paint. 1t has been used for
several years in Bolivar and
is the best. w. j. Cox.
Long before the appointed
hour, on the afternoon Of the nth
inst, the Episcopal church was
filed with expectant relatives,
friends and neighbors to witness the
nuptials of Miss Sallie Miller and
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Mr.. r. V. Ray and Miss Fan
ME II. Woods were united in mar
riage Wednesday by Esquire w. j..
Cox.
Mr.. John Caddell, one of the
popular attendants of the Hospital,
is enjoyinga vacation with relatives
at TOOne.
Mr.. d. z. Bishop, of the 18th
district, called on us yesterday and
had his name placed on our subscrip-
ton list.
We are requested to announce
Sacramento service at Hickory
Valley Sunday to be conducted by
J. ID. Caldwell.
Mrs. Fannie Nicely, who has
been suffering with sciatica for some
time past, is we are glad to state
able to be up again.
Mr.. J. 7. Hulse, of Middleton,
was in town Wednesday. Mr.
Hulse's numerous friends here are
always glad to see him.
Fishing Poles, Hooks,
Lines etc, at HudsOn's.
DIR. S. Dickson will visit Mid
dleton Tuesday and Wednesday,
May 10th and 3Oth. Those desiring
dental work are invited to meet
him.
-Mesdames Frank Dixon, of
Louisville, JnO. Wilson and child,
of Chicago, and Ida Dugan, of Jack
son, visited relatives in Bolivar last
week.
Rev. ID. NJ. McIver's subjects
at the Presbyterian Church Sunday
will be as follows: Morning, SIN
Darkness" At night, "The Pow
er of Thought.
j. IL. Cornelius and Rev. Mr..
Hicks were elected Justices of the
Peace in the 18th district Saturday
to fill out the unexpired terms of
w. T. f. Thompson and Il. E.
Webb, deceased.
The latest colors and lowest
prices of Wall Paper at CoX's
drug store.
Mrs. William Brentlinger and
little daughter, Of Crestline, Kansas,
are in Bolivar. Mrs. Brentlinger
was summoned TO attend the bed
side of her father, Mr.. John Kenny
who is seriously i'll.
j. A. Foster will be a candi-
date for reelection to the lower
house of the legislature, subject to
the action of the democratic party.
His announcement will appear in
next weeks BULLETIN.
Mr.. Jim Rose, who has been
clerking for Kahn Brothers for the
past six months, returned Friday to
his home in Hickory Valley. Dur
ing his residence. here Mr.. Rose
made many friends, who regret his
departure.