The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-08-23

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Thirteen cases Of smallpox are
reported at Whiteville, and 9th ers
are expected TO develop, as many
people are said to have been expos
ed. The disease, which is confined
entirely to negroes, is reported by
the attending physicians, Drs.
Smith and Cock, to be of a very
malignant type. The cases have
been isolated. and every effort is
being made to prevent its spread.
Vaccination is being freely resorted
to.
MIR. Floyd S. Carter, of Jack
son, and Miss Emma Warren were
united in marriage Sunday night at
the residence Of the brides father,
Mr.. John Warren. The ceremony
was impressively perform ed by Rev.
Jas. M. Scott, of the Methodist
church, in the presence of few
friends and relatives. The groom
is valued employe of the Mobile
& Ohio Railroad, and son of Mr..
]. G. Carter, a dry goods dealer,
North Royal street, Jackson, and
his bride is one of the most charm
ing and popular young ladies of
Bolivar. J he happy couple left
Immediately for Jackson, their fu-
ture home, followed by the best
wishes of many friends.
The fruit industry is bringing
in considerable revenue to growers
in and around Hickory Valley. The
courteous and accommodating depot
agent, Mr.. ]. L. Campbell, informs
us that from May 1st to August
10th, 1917 boxes Of peaches and
plums, 1872 crates of berries and %
barrels of apples have been shipped
from that point. A conservative esti-
mate of the net profit derived from
the above shipments is something
over two thousand dollars. Among
those who are interested in the
growing of fruit for shipment in
this section are Messrs. r. A. Nc
Annuity, w. A. May, R. J. and G.
E. Harris, J. M. Woodson, f. M.
Sanders, Futrell Bros, and G. M.
Smalley.
We reproduce the following
from the Commercial Appeal con-
corning a former citizen of Harde-
man "Deputy United States Cir
cult Clerk Dan Elliott, upon the
recommendation of Judge Ham
mond, yesterday received his ap-
pointment as United States commits
sioner, and is now duly qualified to
discharge the duties of this position.
The appointment of Mr.. Elliott
makes three commissioners for Mem
phis and Shelby county, the other
two being John B. Clough and
Hunsden Cary. The duties of COM
missioner will not interfere with Mr..
Elliott's position in the Office of the
United States clerk. He is one of
the most competent officials of the
government in this state, and the
new honor is worthily bestowed"
Thursday one of the happiest
gatherings Of the summer occurred
at Mr.. Harrison Herron's hospitable
and handsome country home, two
miles south of this city. 1t was the
event of the annual reunion that the
Heron family have enjoyed so long.
Beside the members of the family
living in and about Jackson, there
were many present from distance.
Among them were: Mr.. JAS. Her.
ron, Mr.. Emmett Heron, Mrs. Net
tie Watson, Misses Mabel Watson,
Edna Wall and Fannie Morris, all
from Galloway. From Arlington
there was Mr.. Harry Heron. From
Bolivar, Mr.. Hossie Heron, Misses
Crawford and Mitchell, besides &
number of young people. A stump
tuous dinner was served at O'Clock
to which the guests did ample jus
tice. The rain in the afternoon
caused some slight disarrangements
of the outdoor sports and games.
but for the most part the day was
perfect. There were about fifty
persons present in all. The custom
of the annual reunion of this fami
ly has been long observed and they
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