The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-01-03
The entertainmC

The entertainment given by the
pupils Of III, Bolivar Public High
School or Friday night. Dec. goth,
consisting OF farce entitled, 9Th =
SuiggIes Family" and a comedy,
.'Out in the Streets" was enjoyed
by large audience The audito-
rum of the school building was
filled, Notwithstanding the severe
cold There is considerable talent
among the pupils, and all who took
part deserve credit, not excepting
the principal. The entertainment
was given at the Hospital last Fri
day night, and by special request
was repeated at the school building
Wednesday evening. The audience
at the last appearance was as large
as on the first occasion. The pro-
ceeds were for the benefit of the
school library, aud a neat sum was
raised.
Esquire d. A. Ferguson died
at his home in Salisbury Tuesday,
Dec. 81, 1901, in the 18th year Of
his age. Deceased was born in
Franklin County, Va, and came
with his fathers family to Tennes-
see when eleven years of age, locat-
ing in Uardeman County. HIS ear
ly life was passed on a farm. In
1857 he embarked in the mercantile
business at Salisbury, where with
the exception of about six years he
continued until 1892. He was one
of the most successful merchants of
the county for many years, and con-
sidered a man of best business quail
ifications. In l849 he was elected
magistrate and served about ten
years in that capacity. He accum-
ulated considerable property and a
number of years ago retired from
business. lie was a man of great
force of character and was we'll and
favorably known. He was a mem
Der of the Methodist Church. His
wife survives.
Mr.. r. G. Wilkinson and Miss
Dora S. Powell were united in mar.
riage at the West End Christian
Church, in Atlanta, Ga, Sunday,
Dec. 30, 1901, at $50 p. m, Rev.
A. @. Thomas officiating. After
the ceremoney the bridal couple left
for Corinth, Miss, the home of the
bride, where reception vas given
Tuesday evening they arrived in
Bolivar, and were given cordial
welcome and handsome reception at
the residence of the groom's parents,
attended by large number of their
friends. III y were the recipients
of many presents, both from admir-
ers at home and from a distance
Mr.. Wilkinson is a son of Mr.
p. F. Wilkinson, and is one of the
most popular young gentlemen Of
Bolivar. His bride is a charming
and talented lady and has been &
favoIite in Atlanta's social circles
The BULLETIN extends congratula
tons to the handsome couple ant
hopes that prosperity and happiness
will accompany them.
Santa Claus made his annua
visit to the Western Hospital fo1
the Insane on Christmas eve. Th'
patients were assembled in th'
Amusement Hall, upon the stage o
which was erected a large tree o
holly, beautifully decorated ant
laden with presents. Every one o
the hundreds of unfortunates wer
remembered, each receiving pres
ent, consisting of a sack of frui
and confectioneries and handkel
chief. The gifts were taken fror
the tt ee by the officials and delivere
to the patients by the attendants
The officials, employees and thei
families were not forgotten, man
of whom received handsome pres
ents. At the Annex on Christina
night another tree was erected
equalling in beauty the one at th
main building, which contained
5 present for every one of the colore
4 insane. The coming of Santa Clau
: at the Western Hospital is an occ;
: sion of great enjoyment to all will
: in the walls of this noble charity
e and TO none does it afford MOI
I genuine pleasure than to DIR. Dous
e las, the kind-hearted, efficient Supe
= intendept of the institution, VIII
: delights to scatter sunshine throug
8 the lives of his charges.