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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
Pine Top, Tenn.

Crops are looking exceptionally
fine for this time of the year. as a
result of the favorable season.
Mrs. Miller Fawcett has been
quite i'll for several weeks and we
are sorry to report that she is no
better.
DR.. A. J. Holt, of Nashville, de-
livered the dedicatory address of the
Cooper's Chapel Baptist church the
3rd Sunday in May. A large crowd
was in attendance.
Ernest Mcdaniel left Monday to
attend the democratic convention in
Nashville and to shake hands with
his comrades of the Spanish Ameri-
can war.
The Sunday-school and singing
class at Piney Grove is progressing
splendidly.
The Children's Day exercises rem
dered by the Piney Grove Union
Sunday-school last Sunday were a
decided success and largely attend
ed. 1t is conseTvatively estimated
that thousand people were present.
The little children, and the larger
ones, too, as for thar, rendered their
parts so well that tt' y drew the at
tention and praise of all. The cho-
rus singing, under the leadership of
Prof. Lafayette Murley, was espe-
cially fine; in fact, we believe there
is not better team of country sing
ers to be found than the three classes
which participated. A fine dinner
of everything good was served on
the grounds, and be it said to the
credit of the good women of this
community, that no matter their
creed, they never fail to respond
gladly and abundantly to the call of
the hungry at any and all such oc-
casions. 1t is the general verdict
that the services were more largely
attended aud better success than
any previous efforts of the kind held
here.
Dr. w. J. Cox, Jas. r. Sweeton,
Geo. Black and Wiley Brewer were
among those from Bolivar who at
tended Children's Day Exercises at
Piney Grove Sunday.
Mrs. Matte Lambert, of Bolivar,
attended Children's Day Exercises
Sunday.
We must quit now and 60 a-hunt
ing potato bugs-the pests!
MARY JANE
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
JAMES KNOX POLK TATE.

In the death of this good
man, a notice of which APP
pears elsewhere, one of ma
lures noblemen has gone to
his re ward. Knox Tate
feared his God, loved his
fellowman. His life was filled
with deeds of charity and
kindness. Everybody who
knew him loved him. There
was nothing mean or low in
his composition; he despised
deceit and deception; was
high-minded, honorable and
manly, lofty of purpose, gen
tie, modest-a gentleman in
every sense the word implies.
He looked upon the bright
side of life, enjoyed the socie-
ty of young people and his
home was the abode of hos
pitality.
Mr.. Ware, who conducted
the funeral services from st.
James church, paid a beauti-
full tribute when he said that
his name would not appear
on history's page, no monu-
ment would reach the skies
to commemorate his virtues
for none is needed-his
memory is indelibly inscribed
upon the hearts of the people
among whom ne lived.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
Death of ]. K. P. Tate.

Bolivar is again called upon 10
mourn the loss of one of her most
useful and valued citizens, James
Knox Polk Tate, who died at his
home here Sunday evening, May
25th. He had been in failing
health for some months and suffer
ed intensely but uncomplainingly.
Deceased was born in Burke
County, N. c., in 1845. When 16
years of age he enlisted in the
Confederate army. While sick in
the hospitals around Richmond he
contracted the seeds of the disease
that caused his death. lie moved
to this county in 1874 and was soon
afterward united in marriage to
Miss I. B. Jones, who with two
children survive. For many years
he was a member of the county
court, was several times Mayor of
the city and filled other offices of
public trust, discharging his duties
faithfully and conscientiouslY.
He was ever ready and willing
to lend a helping hand to charity
and there is hardly a family in
Bolivar but what has felt his kind
and unostentatious ministrations.
In affection, he was friend alike
to black and white, rich and poor.
He did not wait to be called upon,
but as his pastor so feelingly stated
in few chosen remarks during the
service Tuesday morning, the faint,
est whisperings of distress reached
his sympathetic heart and found a
ready response. A monument more
lasting than bronze or marble will
be the memory of good deeds done
enshrined in the hearts of all with
whom he came in contact. The
highest tribute that can be paid
him was that of little child, who
said, "when Mr.. Tate goes, a grand
man will 60" Truly, good man
has gone TO his reward, "where
there is laid up for him crown Of
righteousness"
The funeral was conducted by
Rev. G.. S. Ware from st. James
Church, and the audience was the
largest, perhaps, that ever assem-
bled on such an occasion here
After the church service
the body was carried tt
Polk cemetery for interment, where
Masonic services were held. The
interior of the grave was lined with
evergreens. Handsome floral de
signs were given by the church ant
Sunday school, of which he was {
devoted member and superintend
ent of the latter for so many years.
Each member of the Sunday schoo
offered an individual floral tribute
The grave was completely covered
with flowers.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
SENDING MONEY BY MAIL.

1t does not follow that because two or
more articles for the same use are sold
10 the public at the same price they are
both OF equal value; one may have
decided advantages over the other,
making it much cheaper.
Notwithstanding the rates to the
pubic for the various kinds of money
orders are the same the Express Money
Order, by reason of its greater advan-
tages. Is cheaper and those familiar with
the Express Money Order system use it
in preference
Postofice Orders require written ap-
plication giving amount of order, name
and location of payee, and name of
purchaser. Some people do not write
legibly,. hence orders are not always
correctly drawn by postmaster, causing
delay in payment and annoyance to
payee. They are not payable upon
presentation unless postmaster has
received advice of issue. Such advices
are often delayed, may have been sent
to wrong postoffice, put into wrong mail
Inconvenience to payee, loss of time and
possible loss in other ways. They are
payable only at the particular Office upon
which drawn; therefore the system is not
convenient to payees and is too limited
in its availability. They must not bear
more than one Endorsement; hence
impracticable for use as exchange
beyond single Endorsement If not
presented within one year they are,
invalid, and to obtain duplicate, appli-
cation must be made to Department at
Washington.
Express Money Orders require no
written application and cases where
incorrectly drawn and payment delayed
are practically unknown. They are
payable Immediately upon presentation,
no advice to wait for. They are payable
everywhere, at any Office, whether in
one city or another makes no difference.
Merchants know this, therefore do not
hesitate to cash them for anyone they
know. The butcher, banker, grocer,
druggist, baker, any express company,
in fact, anyone viii gladly give their
full face value, because they are practi-
cally better than gold, for if lost, money
will be refunded. They may pass
through any number of hands and still
be negotiable. With an Express Order
the holder can pay his rent, the land
lord his grocery bill, the grocer his
taxes, and SO on may single order be
used to pay dozen bills without affect
ing its validity. They are better than
currency, because safer to use, and are
cheaper because unlimited for use as
exchange. They are always good, as
there is no limit as to time of payment
They are free from red tape restrictions,
and, without question, are the cheapest
and most convenient method Of r.
uniting money by mail.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
Ownership of Reelfoot Lake.

Jackson, Tenn, May "a. The
Supreme Court to-day delivered an
opinion in the case of w. K. Web
ster ct ais. VS.. J. c.. Harris ct ais,
from Lake county chancery docket,
which settles the question of owner
ship of Reelfoet lake body of wa
ter famous among sportsmen all
over the United States.
Reelfoot lake is one of the most
picturesque natural curiosities in the
South. 1t is the largest lake in the
United States formed by an earth
quake. 1t is about SO miles long
and from half mile to five miles
wide, it's greatest width being on a
line drawn from Union City west to
the Mississippi, and is extremely
deep in some places. 1t takes its
name from the striking resemblance
it has to a real foot-the attenuated
heel reaching southwark to within a
few miles northwest of Dyersburg,
aud the numerous toes extending up
into Fulton county, Ky.
The great earthquake that formed
the lake occurred on Saturday morn
ing, between and 3 o'clock, Nov.
Is, 1911. Two terrific shocks came
about 80 minutes apart. The earth
rocked and trembled violently, and
the ignorant and superstitious class
es of people who lived nearby shud-
dered with fear and apprehension,
believing the judgment day had
come. The atmosphere was heauily
laden and deafening noise like
thunder filled all with awe. Almost
constant flashes of lightning lighted
up the adjoining country.
The land on which Reelfoot lake
now stands was covered with dense
forests and canebrakes, which sank
in few minutes below the level of
the surrounding country, and the
Mississippi river came rushing In
like a mill race. New Madrid, Mo-,
suffered greatly from the earthquake,
several people being killed.
In 1870 MIR. Galloway procured a
grant for the lake from the United
States, and leased it to Andrew
Meadows for 81, 900. He enioined
the fishermen from enjoying their
usual avocation, and the court de-
cided in favor of the plaintiffs, after
which the fishermen had to pay for
the right of fishing.
In 1896 the lake was sold by de-
cree of chancery, bringing some
thing like $4,000. The purchasers
again sold the property to the Louis
vile Cutting Club for $4,000. The
club wished to make private hunt
ing and fishing reserve of it aid paid
$500 to have it surveyed. They en-
joined fishermen and hunters from
shooting and fishing on the lake,
but could not enforce their rule and
gladly disposed of the property TO
Maj. j. G. Harris, of Tiptonville,
Tenn, for SIS, 500. He began the
work of draining the lake by dig
ging a canal to the Mississippi river,
but the fishermen enjoined him from
further work. When the case came
up in the lower court it was decided
that the lake was navigable in law
and in fact, therefore, the property
or the people, held in trust by the
state, and that it could not be
claimed as private property.
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from her only son, finally decides
to make inquiry through official
sources, when for the first time she
learns of the death and burial of her
boy. When the authorities were
questioned concerning the failure to
notify her no excuse was offered, no
reason given. 1t was an OUTRAGEOUS,
shameful neglect of duty Oh the
part of some one and Congressman
Patterson has promised to thor
oughly investigate the matter and
do his utmost to place the blame
where it belongs.
Emmett A. Doyle, son of Joseph
A. and Sarah Doyle, was born May
13, 1869, at Cedar Chapel, Harde-
man county. His parents moved to
Bolivar, where, in 1870, his father
died. Shortly afterward his mother
moved to Whiteville, residing there
until 1878, when she returned to
Bolivar, where she has since lived.
The subject of this sketch received
a good education in the schools of
the county. He was intelligent,
courteous, polished gentleman and
one of the most popular young men
in the community. He was a grad
uate in pharmacy and was connected
as prescriptionist with number of
the leading drug firms in Tennessee
and Mississippi. In January, 1901,
he enlisted in the United States
army and was assigned to the hos
pital corps. About one year ago
he was ordered to Manila. Several
months ago he was detailed on a
cruise of some of the Islands Of the
Philippine group, and the exact
place at which his death occurred is
not known.
His remains will be brought here
for final interment.
The tenderest sympathy of the
whole community goes out to the
aged mother in her great grief.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
Portions of the Remarks Made by
Rev. ChaS. s. Ware at the Funeral
Service of James Knox Tate.

1t is not often that 10 the simple
and sublime language of the church
service any words of man are added.
Only when one has been a faithful
follower of his Lord and Master,
and has, moreover, shown his devo-
ton in his life. Our friend and
brother, the man whom we so loved
and respected, displayed his love for
his Lord by his love for humanity.
Into the lanes and byways he went,
searching for the sick, the poor, the
afflicted. He inquired not concern
ing the worldly condition of suf-
ferer; whether rich or poor, of good
report, or i'll report. No howell,
With its dirt and squalor, was so
foul as to repel him. If he felt that
he could do good by his presence,
the surroundings mattered not. He
waited not for the voice of anguish
to rise into cry; his ear was quick
to catch its faintest whisper, his
heart overlooked with eagerness to
relieve. He sought, he waited not
to be sought. 1t seemed as if in
visible messengers came to him with
reports: of the Lord, one
is in affection and needs thee. !"
Truly, he was an apostle; he did
not think himself one, but he was.
He was one sent, sent by the conf
mands of the Spirit who dwelt
within him, who made his body
temple of the Holy Ghost. Of our
dear friend may it with all truth
be said, that he let his light so shine
before men that they recognized the
source of that light and glorified its
Giver. No lofty shaft, bearing his
name, will rear itself to the sky
it is not needed, he did not wish it.
His name will not be found on the
proud page of history, among the
worlds benefactors; it is written
elsewhere, written in grateful and
loving hearts, recorded on that
which shall endure long after the
polished marble or the iron granite
shall have crumbled beneath the
touch of the destroyer. In the
midst of our sorrow, we rejoice in
knowledge that he is now beholding
the face of his beloved Lord, and
has heard the words:-ssWe ell done,
good and faithful servant; thou hast
been faithful over few things, l
will make thee ruler over many
things; enter into the JOY of thy
Lord"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
They Make a Good Report.

In view of the recent visit of
Chairman j. P. Faux and Supt. J.
A. Gotten 10 the Western Hospital
at Bolivar, a representative of The
Leader asked them what had been the
result of thei visit. Mr.. Gotten said,
speaking for himself and Mr.. Faux:
eve, having been appointed a
committee at the April term of the
County Court to investigate the &C.
count of the Asylum for the Insane
against Upton county, TO ascertain
the exact number. of patients and to
inquire into their condition, deem
it just to the management of this
institution, as we'll as for the salts
faction of our citizens, to state that
the books and accounts were cheer
fully submitted and every assistance
possible given to facilitate this in
vestigation.
GA copy of the list of names of
Upton county inmates, with dates
of admission, etc., was furnished,
and we were taken to the several
wards for personal interview with
each patient. The number of pa
tients reported was correct and the
account as rendered was entirely
satisfactory.
"We found the halls and rooms
clean and carefully kept, and the
patients comfortably clothed.
"While we were there in the in
terest of Upton county only, Dr..
Douglas insisted on taking US over
the entire institution and showing
us any patient whom we might de-
sire to see from any other county.
"We visited, also, the sewing
room, the laundry department, the
cooking department and the dining
rooms. The Clearly and systematic
manner in which these several de-
partments are conducted reflects
great credit upon the management.
SIN conclusion we state that we
were kindly receiv I'd and most cour-
teously treated, and believe that an
impartial and thorough investigation
of this institution will convince any
fair-minded citizen that the author
tiles have nothing to conceal from
the public. "-Covington Leader.
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Hickory Valley, Tenn.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Allie Dunaway and
Misses Ethel Davenport and Bessie
Webb, of La Grange, visited DIR.
P. HI. Mckenzie and family Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave McAnulty
and little daughter. Ether, visited
Grand junction Sunday.
Mr.. Chester Futrell spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Jackson.
Mr.. Will Kearney and sister, of
Bolivar, were in the Valley Sunday.
Mr.. Elmer Woodson spent last
week with home folks.
DR.. and Mrs. P. IL. McKinnie
visited Bolivar Monday.
DIR. J. S. Nicely, candidate for the
Legislature, was mixing with friends
in the Valley last Tuesday.
Misses Pattie and Mary Lou Nc
Anulty and Miss Maggie Hammons
entered school this week for the
purpose of reviewing their studies.
Mr.. Ernest Futrell, who has been
spending several days with home
folks, returned to Memphis We'd
nesday.
Mr.. Wade Campbell went to Sha
ron Sunday night TO visit his father.
A most enjoyable entertainment
was given to the young people OF
Hickory Valley last Faiday night,
May %, by Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cham
bers. Much praise is due the host
and hostess, who were untiring In
their efforts to make all have an en-
joyable time--and they were admir-
ably successful. Splendid music
was furnished by Prof. DeArmond,
of Grand Junction. The visitors
on the occasion were Misses Alma
and Maggie Armour, of Rose Hill,
and Misses Cora and Anna Gibson,
of New Castle. The time slipped
away so rapidly that the "wee sma'
hours stole upon the gay crowd un
awares and caused them to reluctant
lY take their departure.
Sombreuil.
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Died in a Distant Land.

An instance of wanton, needless,
almost criminal neglect on the part
of the war department has been u l.
earthed by Representative Patter-
son, of Tennessee. Mrs. Sarah
Doyle, of Bolivar, had dear son,
Emmett A. Doyle, a soldier in the
Philippines, doing duty in the hos
pital corps. Mother and son wrote
to each other regularly until this
spring, when her letters came hack
to the anxious mother with "dead"
marked on the envelope. This nat
urally aroused the solicitude and ap-
prehension of Mrs. Doyle, who
hoping that the ominous word re-
ferred to the letter and not to her
son, has ever since been pursuing a
diligent inquiry to ascertain the fate
and whereabouts of her only boy
all the while in a distracted state Of
mind and feverish unrest. A friend
of the good woman wrote to Repre-
sentative Patterson in regard to the
matter, and it was developed
that the boy had been dead since
March II, and that the war depart
ment ha6 known the fact since the
reception of Gen. Chaffee's report,
April Is, and had neglected or le-
fused to notify the mother. When
Mr.. Patterson called their attention
to the neglect of a human duty they
offer ed no excuse and even frankly
admitted that they had none to
offer.
The above telegram from Wash
ington to the Commercial Appeal of
Saturday recites one of the most
pathetic incidents in the history of
the Philippine war. A loving, de-
voted mother, after anxiously wait
ing three long months for letter
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
Grand Junction, Tenn.

Fine showers.
Crops looking fine.
Everybody in good spirits.
Blackberry winter once more.
There is nothing so refreshing as
plenty of work and good rest.
Col. J. w. Smith, superintendent
of the Methodist Sunday-school,
cordially invites all to be presen,
the first Sunday night June y at
the children's services at the Metho
dist church.
Our town boys do not take the
new shirt waist to heart, but think
Dunbar looks quite nobby in girls
attire.
The sociable last Thursday night
was quite an enjoy able affair.
Mr.. A. f. Stinson is very proud
of having the earliest garden in
town.
Mrs Bob .,Stroup has returned
from visit to her ia. her, greatly
improved in health.
Thurston Prewitt, r. I'll. Hurst,
Marvin Aldrich and others have
gone to Malone's Pond, near Water
ford, Miss, on a few days fishing
trip.
DIR. T. p. Lloyd, of Galveston,
Texas, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. DR..
Biggs.
Mrs. Lucy Wells is visiting in
Memphis this weed.
"Bear Man," of La Grange, was
a visitor to our town Sunday. We
are always glad to see you, Ed. So
come again.
We will be shipping Sneed and
peaches next week. The
crop is very good.
Some varieties of peaches and ap-
pies are complete failure, while
other varieties have a full crop.
The wheat through this section is
looking very promising indeed, and
never saw corn and cotton better.
The outlook for the farmers is very
good. q. No.
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Holds up a Congressman.

cat the end of the campaign, "
writes Champ Clark, Missouri's bril-
liant congressman, "from overwork,
nervous tension, loss of sleep and
constant speaking, l had about ut
terly collapsed. 1t seemed that all
the organs in my body were out of
order, but three bottles of Electric
Bitters made me all right. It's the
best all-around medicine ever sold
over druggists counter" Over
worked, rundown men and weak,
sickly women gain splendid health
and vitality from Electric Bitters.
Try item. Only soc. Guaranteed
by w. j. Cox % Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
Whooping Cough.

A woman who has had experience
with this disease, tells how TO pre-
vent any dangerous consequences
from it. She says: Our three
children took whooping cough last
summer, our baby boy being only
three months old, and owing to our
giving them Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, they lost none of their
plumness and came out in much bet
ter health than other children whose
parents did not use this remedy.
Our oldest little girl would call
Justify for cough syrup between
whoops.-Jessie Pinkey Hall,
Springuille, Ala. This Remedy is
is for sale by w. J. Cox & Co.,
Bolivar; j. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-30
WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 4.
Reveals a Great Secret.

1t is often asked how such start
ling cures, that puzzle the best phys
iclans, are effected by DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
Here is the secret. 1t cuts out the
phlegm and germ-infecting mucus,
and lets the ife-giving oxygen en-
rich and vitalize the blood. 1t heals
the infamed, cough-worn throat and
lungs. Hard colds and stubborn
coughs soon yield to DR.. Kings
New Discovery, the infallible RENE
dy for all throat and lung troubles.
bottles soc and $500.
Trial bottles free at w. J. Cox g
Company's.
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Wont Follow Advice After Paying
for it.

In a recent article a prominent
physician says, SIT is next to impos-
sible for the physician to get his
patients to carry out any prescribed
course of hygiene or diet to the
smallest extent; he has but one re-
sort left-namely, the drug treat
ment." When medicines are used
for chronic constipation, the most
mild and gentle obtainable, such as
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, should be employed. Their
use is not followed by constipation,
as they leave the bowels in natural
and healthy condition. For sale by
w. J. Cox q Co., Bolivar, and j.
w. Nuckolls, Toone.
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SciatIc Rheumatism Cured After
Fourteen Years of Suffering.

81 have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen2 years, .
says Josh Edgar, of Germantown,
Cal. 81 was able to be around but
constantly suffered. l tried every
thing could hear of and at last
was told to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which l did and was immed-
iatly relieved and in a short time
cured, and am happy to say it
has not since returned" Why not
use this liniment and get we'll? 1t is
for sale by w. J. Cox 81 Co., Boil
var; J. w. Nuckolls, Toone.