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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Gathering Pearls in Arkansas.

The pearling season has opened
with rush in Arkansas this spring.
A number of new pearl button fac
tories are being established, and the
New York buyers are daily shipping
car loads of shells East. Several
Memphis dealers are on the rivers
buying pearls and shells.
The mussel-shell and pearl fishing
industry is now taking on enormous
proportions al along the White
river above and below Augusta, the
principal seat being as yet around
Newport and Black Rock. From
the way some of the citizens are
taking hold of the scheme at pres
ent, Augusta will soon be right in
the swim with the other mentioned
places in this industry. The entire
river bed seems lined with the mus
sci shells in which are found the
pearls of the fresh water variety.
o. Ii. Kennedy, of Muscatine, Iowa,
who has had quite little experience
in this vocation, has been at work
at Augusta for the past few days
and seems to think it an excellent
location. Reports went out short
time prior to this, that it was
thought that no good pearls could
be found so far down the river as
this, but MIR. Kennedy states that as
the variety of shells were of superior
quality he likewise expected to find
some valuable pearls there. He now
has some seven men at work gath
ering up the shells, using his little
steamer, Monarch, as transporter,
and also as a helper in gathering up
the shells.
1t is said that sometimes fifty tons
of shells are gathered before any
pearl is found, while of course some
are found earlier in the search. The
experienced fisherm, n claim that the
irregular shells and those stunted in
growth, or which bear excrescehces
are the most likely to yield the
pearls. Some of the pearls are at
tached to the sides of the shells,
while some remain loose in the mus
sci substance, and are therefore
round and more valuable. Among
others now engaged in the industry
at Augusta are Mr.. Tilbe and few
Of our local pearlers. To say the
least Of the pearl and shell industry
at this point at the present, it has
become the talk of the town and
many are figuring on entering the
profession. 1t is understood that
several of our citizens have thrown
up their jobs in order to engage in
the new business, and many more
are only waiting developments. The
shells are selling at this place from
So to $3.50 per ton, and it is claim
ed that a man can average half
ton day.-Augusta (Ark.) Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
No Loss of Time.

l have sold Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholrea and Diarrhoea Remedy for
years, and would rather be out of
coffee and sugar than it. | sold
five bottles of it yesterday to thresh-
ers that could go no Earth +, and
they are at work again this morning
H. r. Phelps, Plymoth, Okla.
As will be seen by the above the
threshers were able to keep on with
their work without losing a single
days time. You should keep bot
tie of this Remedy in your home
For sale by w. J. Cox q Co., Boil
war; J. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Trisecting the Angle.

Bolivar correspondence of the
Nashville American May 1.-THE
trisection of any arbitrary angle by
means of the ruler and compass has
been geometrical problem which
has excited the mathematical world
since the days of Pythagoras. Prof.
Frank S Coffin, principal of the
Bolivar Public School, has been
studying this proposition for nearly
two years, and at last has arrived at
satisfactory solution. His method
was given to the public on the after.
noon of the 14th inst, when before
his geometry class and some invited
friends he demonstrated the result
of his study. While nothing was
used in this demonstration but an
ordinary blackboard, compass and
chalk line for straight-edge, yet Mr..
Coffin exhibited unique, simple
and interesting continuance which
may be used as a trisector and a
goniometer, and which, when used
in the latter capacity, greatly sim
plifies the accuracy of the measure
ments of angles. This continuance
will be patented as soon as per
fected, as it is destined to be OF
great service to the teacher Of geom.
etry, the surveyor and the civil en-.
gineer. The antiquity of the trl-
section of an angle with straight
edge and compass is so well recog.
nized that comment here is unnec.
essary, further than to say that very
learned geometricians as late as the
latter part of the last century have
declared it's impossibility by any
form Of geometrical construction
Prof. Collins formula is based upor
the well-known and easy process Of
the trisection of the right angle, the
dissection of an angle, the division
of straight line into equal parts
the relation of a tangent to thu
measuring arc, and the proportion
ate ratios of relative arcs, so that .
pupil in the most elementary geome
try is enabled to make the construc
ton without difficulty, as we'll as t.
easily comprehend its demonstra
ton. The solution of this problem
is undisputable in the mind of Prof
Coffin, and was equally so to tn
minds of his hearers. Prof. Cofiil
is deservedly proud not only of thu
solution of so famous proposition
but of the discovery of the UNIQUE
instrument which aided him in tn
discovery.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Holds up a Congressman.

sAt the end of the campaign,
writes Champ Clark, Missouri's bril-
liant congressman, "from overwork.
nervous tension, loss of steep ano
constant speaking, L had about ut
terly collapsed. 1t seemed that al
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 q Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Reveals a Great Secret.

1t is often asked how such start
ling cures, that puzzle the best phys
iclans, are effected by DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
Here is the secret. 1t cuts out the
phlegm and Communicating mucus,
and lets the life-giving oxygen en-
rich and vitalize the blood. 1t heal:
the infamed, cough-w throat and
lungs. Hard colds and stubborn
coughs soon yield to DR.. King'i
New Discovery, the infallible RENE
dy for all throat and lung troubles
Guaranteed bottles soc and $500
Trial bottles free at w. J. Cox &
Company's.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Grand junction, Tenn.
Che berry rnsh is over.

The berry rush is over.
Cur berry growers were well paid
this season for their work.
Mr.. Hunter says it pays to grow
English peas. Thirty bushels to
the acre, sold at 50 per bushel
Miss Alma Smith spent last week
in MemL his.
Hon. Alb Coates was visitor to
our town this week.
DR.. j. d. Sasser, Sr., of Middle
ton, was on our streets this week.
MI Nj. S. Smith is suffering from
the bite of a cottonmouth snake. He
was bitten while fishing last week,
and is confined to his room. His
foot is badly sw Glen.
Mrs. Maurice Wilson, of Middle
ton, with her children, i VISITING
her father, Rev. j. l.. Hunter.
Mrs. Florence Stockard, Of Mem
phis, is visiting her father, Col. j.
w. Smith.
Lamont Smith is at home from
school for short vacation.
Mrs. Bose Hatton is still quite
sick. We extend sympathy, and
hope she will soon begin to improve.
Mr.. James Prewitt and family
returned to their home in Memphis
Tuesday, after few weeks visit to
DIR. Tom Prewitt, his father.
improvements continue in ouI
city. James Hunt has added a stone
sidewalk to the front of his store or
Main street.
Mrs. May Rambo, of Corinth, il
visiting home folks, Mr.. Wynns.
Mrs. DIR. Henry Biggs does MOI
seem to improve as fast as we wish
but we hope she will be on the memo
soon, and able to see her numerous
friends.
Mr.. Charley Tate's family were
considerably uneasy few evening"
ago over what was supposed to be ;
snake-bite on his sons foot. But
we are glad to say, it proved to b.
briar-scratch. The little fellow
suffered considerably from treat
ment.
Mr.. Gather Smith was out on
gypsy hunt last week, but as usua
the "hunted" was wiser than tn
"hunter" and evaded capture.
| u. No,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Whooping Cough.

A woman who has had experience
with this disease, tells how 10 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 q Co.,
Bolivar; J. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Anti-Saloon Movement.

Jackson, May Is. DR.. w. D.
Powell, of Halls, Tenn, superin-
tendent of the Anti-Saloon League
for West Tennessee. was here today
and left this afternoon for Licking
ton, where he spoke tonight. He
spoke at Covington Monday night,
and some Of his audience used the
argument that the closing of saloons
at -Whiteville, Hardeman county,
had injured the business of the
town. DR.. Powell went to White
Vile this week to investigate the
matter, and every merchant in town
signed a paper that the business OF
the town had not been hurt. Some
of those who had opposed the clos.
ing of saloons were the first to sign
the paper for DR.. Powell. He is
making an aggressive and thorough
campaign through the middle and
eastern counties of West Tennessee,
and the question will be an issue in
the legislative campaign.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Delegates at Large.

At the County Convention
held January Goth, 1902, the
Chairman was authorized to
appoint ten delegates from
the county at large to attend
the Gubernatorial and Jul
dicial Conventions to be held
in Nashville, May 29th and
3Oth. [ hereby appoint the
following:
w. A. Caruthers, DR.. j.
w. Cartwright, F. S. Luther,
t. M. Moore, DR.. III. w. Tate,
j. 3. Aldridge, D. W. Nc
Anulty, r. N. Mitchell, @.
M. Savage, II. W. Lipsky.
j. G. JACKSON,
Chairman Convention.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Notice to Delegates.

Delegates desiring to at
tend the Democratic State
Convention, to be held in
Nashville May Doth and 30th,
will be required to present to
the depot agent certificates
signed by the Chairman of
the County Convention by
which they were appointed,
in order to get the benefit of
reduced rates on railroads.
These certificates can be Sc
cured by applying to j. A.
Wilson, Jr., Secretary of the
Democratic Executive Com
mittee, Bolivar, Tenn.
w. G.. PIRTLE,
Chairman Elk. Com.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Sciatlc Rheumatism Cured After
Fourteen Years of Suffering.

81 have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen, years, u
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 1 am happy to say it
has not since returned" Why not
use this liniment and get we'll? II is
for sale by w. J. Cox 81 Co., Boil
var; j. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

Unless a woman eats sufficient
nourishing food she can neither
gain nor keep good complexion.
Food, when digested, is the base OF
all health, all strength, and all
beauty. Herbine will help digest
what you eat, and give you the
clear, bright, beautiful skin of
health. Price so and Is cents at
w. J. Cox q Co.'S.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

JAMES A. WILSON, JR., an
nounces in this issue of the
BULLETIN as a candidate for
Floater from the district COM
posed of Chester, Hardeman
and Haywood counties. Mr..
Wilson has never aspired to
Office, but he has always been
an active democrat and has
given much Of his time to the
service of his party. At pres
ent be is Secretary of the
County Executive Commit
tee. He is also Clerk and
Master of the Chancery Court
and Deputy County Court
Clerk. He was born and
reared here, and is we'll
known to our people as a
young man of character and
ability. He is honest, con-
scientious and competent and
if elected he will represent
the people faithfully and to
the best of his ability. We
commend him to the voters
of Haywood and Chester.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
A Visit to the Poor House.

Last Friday evening, in company
with a friend, the editor visited the
hospitable home of Mr.. J. r. May
field, of the 18th district, keeper of
the poor of Hardeman county.
The contract for keeping the poor
is let to the lowest responsible bid
der for a term of three years. 1t
has been awarded to Mr.. Mayfield
for the past three terms, nine years.
For their maintenance he has re-
ceived five dollars per capita per
month until recently, when Quar-
terly Court increased the amount to
six dollars, on account of the high
price of provisions. His contract
will expire in July.
At present he has fourteen in
charge, eleven white, three colored.
They are quartered in five houses,
frame, located short distance apart.
The buildings are comfortable and
the furniture, while simple, is quite
sufficient. Their clothing is decent
and they seem to be in good health
Except some chronic cases), which
is an evidence that they are proper
ly cared for and fed upon wholesome
food.
Below we give the names Of the
inmates, the length of time they
have been at the county's expense,
and something concerning each:
William Davis, Middleton, was
received about two years ago. His
mind is affected, caused by fall
from a wagon. He spends the
greater part of his time in his room
reading the bible.
Joseph Woods, aged 70 years, has
been an inmate five years. He was
raised in the neighborhood. Occas-
ionally he walks to Jackson to see a
sister.
General Estes has made his home
at the poor house eight years. His
age is 78. Both his hearing and
sight are impaired.
Mrs. Chalmers arrived five years
ago. She is woman of intelligence,
about Is years of age. She occupies
a cottage somewhat removed from
the other inmates, and is cared fol
by her daughter, Miss Jane. A
spirit of pride fingers. She inform
ed us that the furniture all belonged
to her. The poor woman has con
sumption. Her husband was once
sheriff of McNairy county.
Sallie Webb feels at home in the
poor house, having been an inmate
eighteen years.
Jane Sain, deaf and dumb, came
in 1897. She has bright little son
about five years old.
Lucy Brock and Mary Fox, aged
respectively 45 and 90, are both
idiots and have been inmates fol
many years.
Maggie Hensley, an unfortunate,
has spent several years in the coun
ty's care.
The three colored inmates are,
Willis Patterson, who was stricken
with paralysis, while preaching, fiji
teen years ago; "Aunt Salina," an
old woman who lived in Bolivar fol
many years and was provided for by
our charitable people; and another
aged woman whose name we did not
learn.
Mr.. MaYfeld is kind-hearted and
looks personally after the wants and
comforts of his charges. He in
formed us that the only thing they
seem to crave is chewing tobacco,
every one of them, except two, using
the weed. He is not required to
furnish tobacco, but he cannot re
sist their appeals and annually gives
them many dollars worth.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

n ,thing has ever been produced
to equal or compare with Tabler's
Buckeye Pile Ointment as a cura-
tive and healing application for
Piles, Fissures, blind and bleeding,
external or internal, and Itching
and Bleeding of the Rectum. The
relief is immediate and cure infal-
lible. Price, so cents in bottles,
tubes 75cts. at w. J. Cox and Co.'S.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Memphis Morning News.

After several vexations, delays,
and break-downs, the new Memphis
Morning News has overcome its
obstacles and is now issuing first
class newspaper.
It's local news covers Memphis
and special correspondents in the
Memphis territory give the news of
this section.
The telegraphic service is superb.
The Memphis Weekly News will
appear May 28th,. and each Wednes-
day thereafter.
Send for sample copies of the
daily and weekly.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Wont Follow Advice After Paying
for it.

In a recent article prominent
physician says, cit 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 a natural
and healthy condition. For sale by
w. J. Cox d Co., Bolivar, and j.
w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Stand Like a Stone wall

Between your children and the
tortures of itching and burning &C.
zema, scaldhead or other skin dis
eases. How? Why, by just using
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the earth's
greatest healer. Quickest cure for
ulcers, fever sores, salt rheum, cuts,
burns or bruises. Infallible for
piles. Csc at Cox S Co.'S drug store.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

A terrible disaster, caused
by a gas explosion, occurred
Monday at Fraterville mine,
near Coal Creek, Tenn, in
which over 200 miners lost
their lives. Only one man
escaped and he is so badly
injured that he cannot live.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Commencement at st. Katharine's

Following is the commencement
programme of st. Katharine's Hall:
Sunday, June l,
IL am, Sermon by Rev. G. S. Ware
Monday, June 2,
8 p. M, Juniors Concert.
Tuesday, June 3,
10 a. M, Art Levee.
8 P. M, Concert.
Wednesday, June 4,
p. m, Ivy Day Exercises-Address
by Rev. @. S. Ware.
s p. M, Glass Evening.
Thursday, June 5,
p. M, Commencement Sermon by
Bishop Thos. F. Gailor, and
Comforting of Diplomas,
in st. James Church.
10 p. ln., Reception in St.
Katharine's Hall.
All friends of the school are most
cordially invited.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
NOTICE.

WANTED-Young Men
to call and see our line of
Gents Furnishings. The
SWEETEST things in Shirts,
Ties, etc.
P. f. WILKINSON 8. Sons.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

A destructive storm swept
over Southeastern Texas on
Sunday, causing great loss of
life, as we'll as damage to
property. In the town of
Goliad 80 people were killed
and 1O3 injured.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
STATE SENATOR.

We authorized to announce j. c. JACKSON,
of Hardeman county, as a candidate for State Sen
atOr from the Twenty sixth Senatorial District,
composed Of the counties Of Benton, Decatur, Har
deman, Hardin and AIcNairy, subject to the action
of the Democratic PARTY.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

THE Democratic Judicial
and Gubernatorial Conven-
tions will be held in Nash
Vile Thursday and Friday,
May Goth and 30th.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply iron and quin-
inc in tasteless form. No Cure;
No Pay. soc.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

WANTED.-Address of William
King, who served in the 59th U. S.
Col. Infantry during the civil war.
Address r. x. KELLEY, 507 Baird
Bldg, Kansas City, Mo. 23m2w
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

We are authorized to announce II. f. CARTER
as a candidate for Representative from HaTdeman
County, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

We authorized TO announce DIR. J. s.
NELLY candidate for Representative from
Hardeman county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

We authorized to announce J. \. WILSON,
JR., of Hardeman county, as a candidate for
FOater from this district composed of the counties
of Chester, Hardeman and Haywood, subj ect to
the action of the democratic party.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
What Thin Folks Need

Is greater power of digesting
and assimilatlng food. For them
DR.. Kings New Life Pills work
wonders. They tone and regulate
the digestive organs, gently expel
all poison from the system, enrich
the blood improve the appetite,
make healthy flesh. Only % cts at
w. J. Cox & Co.'S.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce w. J. cox as
a candidate for Representative from Hardeman
County, subject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
No '

Having left Bolivar, [ offer
for rent my Cotton Gin and
Grist Mill.
My Mill has a 25-horse pow
er engine, 00-saw Pratt Gin
Feeder and Condenser, with
Colman Steam Power Press,
and a 3O-inch Colman Corn
Mill and necessary fixtures,
all in good repair. Will rent
cheap. y. G. ESTES,
746 Regent Street, MEMPHIS, TENN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23
Notice!

Having recently pur.
chased first-class machinery,
| am now prepared to bore
Deep Wells. Also, to bore
ordinary wells, and curb with
wood or stone. Terms rea-
sonable and satisfaction guar
anteed. ID. w. PARRAN,
Bolivar, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-23

All friends of the school are most
cordially invited.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-06

w. T. Kootz and other parties OF
Woodsfeld have leased block OF
territory about two miles north of
town and contemplate drilling a
well In the near future.
The well on the Buchanan farm
Is drilling at a depth of 1000 feet
and avoiding accidents will reach
the sand Thursday or Friday.
They have a fishing job on the
James Yost we'll. having lost the
tools In the cave last Friday.
Six Points, Monroe Co., o.
The Fisher Oh company's No, 2
on the Echols farm put In their 81
inch casing Sunday. 1t will be
due about Wednesday.
The Hunnell No. I will be due
Monday or Tuesday.-Spirit OF
Democracy:
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-06

Mrs. W. J.McCoy, of Main street
left on the afternoon train for Beech
Bottom, w. Va, where she will
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Wells for some ten days.
Patterns cut free from your meas
ure, by the Worlds Fair Premium
Tailor System. Hours 9 to II a.
m. Monday. Krug building, Wells
and Elizabeth streets. Git
George Graham, of the First Ma
tlonal Bank, returned to the city
last evening from a vacation of two
weeks which he spent ct Atlantic
City, Philadelphia and New York
City. He reports having had a
most delightful time.
The Sistersville Window Glass
Manufacturing company are hav-
Ing the roofs of their buildings re-
painted. Charles Wendelkin has
the contract Of the work, and Is be
Ing assisted by Henry Wright and
Oliver Beaver.
Mrs. Edward Quigley, of North
Wells street, arrived home today
from Bradford, Pa. Her many
friends will be sorry to learn of the
death of her mother, which oc.
Cured on Monday. The obsequies
were held Wednesday afternoon at
the family residence and were at
tended by large corcourse OF sor
rowing relatives and friends.
John Westhafer, of Loogootee,
Ind, Is poor man, but he says he
would not be without Chamberlain's
Pain Balm If 1t cost FIVE dollars a
bottle for 1t saved him from being a
cripple. No external application
Is equal to this liniment for stiff
and swollen joints, contracted mus.
Giles, stiff neck, sprains and rheu-
matte and musculars pains. 1t has
also cured numerous cases of par
tial paralysis. It Is for sale by C.
W. Grler.