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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22

against Ras Black as accessory.
After Sheriff Smith opened court,
the foreman of the jury handed the
Judge the verdict, which he read
slowly and deliberately. owe find
Ras Black not guilty" Then the
court paused moment-it seemed
an age to the defendant and her
friends-and continued: ''And we
also find Lizzie Hillhouse not
guilty" An affecting scene follow
ed. Miss Hillhouse, who was seated
by her attorneys, after receiving
their congratulations, arose and
shook the hand of each member of
the jury. She was followed by her
care worn and grief stricken mother,
who implored the blessings of God
upon those who had exonerated her
daughter. Her father and other
relatives and friends came forward
and extended thanks to the jury.
Tears were freely shed by men and
women and those who were present
will never forget the scene.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
Miss Hillhouse Acquitted.

One of the most sensational trials
in the history of Hardeman County
ended last Friday. 1t was the case
of the State against Miss Lizzie
Hillhouse, charged with the murder
of James Marsh, at Toone, in De-
cember last. In her testimony be-
fore the court, Miss Hillhouse adj
mitted the killing, and detailed the
circumstances. She said Marsh had
wronged her under promise of
marriage. Repeatedly she begged
and implored him to carry out his
promises, but he continued to post
pone, until she finally became
desperate ard determined to bring
him to action. On the morning of
the killing she went 10 the home of
Marsh's uncle, where he spent the
night, called him to the gate and in
sisted that he marry her. He abso-
lutely refused, when she drew a
pistol and shot him five times, from
the effects of which he died. The
trial consumed several days, and on
account of the sensational features
of the case and the prominence of
! the participants in the unfortunate
affair, much interest was manifested
and the court room was crowded to
hear the proceedings. Insanity was
the defense, and strong case was
made out for. Miss Hillhouse, hel
attorneys, Hons. A. J. Coates and
E. L. Bullock making powerful and
pathetic appeals in her behalf. The
case was given to the jury at noon
on Thursday. AT g. 80 o'clock Fri
day morning the jury filed into the
court room and took their seats
Shortly afterwards, Miss Hillhouse
accompanied by her father, mother
and little sister entered. 1t wal
several minutes before Judge Wood
arrived, and in the meantime
crowd assembled to hear the yer
dict. There were two charges, on
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22

years ago, the local market could
scarcely be supplied by home grow
ers, who are now shipping in con-
siderable quantities with satisfacto-
ry results.
The Saturday Evening Cotill-
ion Club" of st. Katharine's gave
its farewell dance Saturday, May
10th, and as is usual with st. Kath-
arine's entertainments, the affair
was a grand success. Pink was
chosen as the cotillion color and
charming indeed did the young
ladies look in their dainty pink
gowns. "Mr. Miller Payne" and
"Mr. Rex Reaves Calder" led the
cotillion and every one compliment
ed them on the beauty and original
ity of the intricate figures they de-
signed. During the intermission,
simple and cooling drinks were
informally served. In compliment
to the seniors, the dainty programs
were of the senior colors, lavender
and green, upon which were printed
the dances. Miss Frances Eggles-
ton kindly granted her services In
orchestra and the infectious light
/
heartedness of her music rendered
enjoyment doubly enjoyable. The
following couples were present:
Mrs. Laura Phillips Cole and ''Mr.
Jack Cooper" Miss Wren Pearson
and "Mr. Talliferro Van Hook, y
Miss Eleanor Pearson and mir.
Dick Hayes Barnes" Miss Loretta
Calder and "Mr. Miller Payne,
Miss Louise Covington and "Mr.
Lee Capers," Miss Alice Gordon
and "Mr. Walter Scott Pearson, y
Miss Jennie Cunningham and "Mr.
Rex Reaves Calder"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
Four-Mile Law Assaulted.

The four mile law has again been
assailed. The town of Toone, in
this county, of about 800 inhabit-
ants, has been incorporated for
several years. Recently the char
ter was repealed and the town re-
incorporated, so as to bring it under
the provision of the four-mile law.
Prior to the repeal and re-incorpora-
ton, S. B. Redfearn procured State,
county and municipal license to
sell liquor, which will not expire
until January next. Since the re-
peal and re-incorporation, he opened
his saloon and made one sale OF
liquor, for which he was indicted al
the past term of Circuit Court and
arraigned. He through his counse
Hon. e. L. Bullock, of Jackson,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22

There will be a graduated
piano recital, given by Miss Eleanor
Pearson, assisted by Miss Wren
Pearson and Mrs. Laura Phillips
Cole, at st. Katharine's on Thurs
day evening, May 21st, at o'clock.
Public cordially invited.
The dedication services Of the
Baptist church will take place Sun
day morning. The sermon will be
preached by Rev. j. n. Hall, of
Fulton, who is one of the ablest
ministers in this section. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
Mr.. Napoleon Hill and wife,
who were guests of Col. and Mrs.
Jerome Hill for several days, re-
turned Monday TO Memphis. Mr..
and Mrs. Hill were residents of
Bolivar in years past, and on their
recent visit had the pleasure of re-
newing many old acquaintance.
On last Sunday, the graves of
those who are buried in Hickory
Grove Cemetery, 18th District,
were decorated. The services were
conducted by Rev. l. B. Day, of
Henderson, and the song service by
John Bunyan Ross. A large mum Der
were present from this and adjoin-
ing counties, and an elegent dinner
was spread.
Among those from Bolivar who
attended the Confederate Reunion
at New Orleans this week were: Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. L. Webb, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. S. Cook, Misses Frances
Stuart, Virgie Kinnie, Mrs. John
Redd, Vernon Kinnie, w. A
Macon, Jim Lambert, g. A. Mil
Ter and family, John Black, Ernest
w heller, Needham Saline, n. F
Hizer.
Mr.. L. A. Nuckolls, one of oul
successful and enterprising fruit
growers, has received returns from
298 crates of straw berries, shipped
this season, from which he has re
allied net profit of 1887 90. II
addition, he has 80 crates in marke
to be heard from and at least A.
crates in the patch to be shipped
Calculating upon the above basis
he will realize over $4,000 from
his berry crop, raised upon two am
one half acres of ground. This
| another evidence that the soil an
, climate of this immediate section
unsurpassed for the production o
, small fruits. All who have Ell
gagged in their cultivation hav
. found it profitable and the acreag
continues to increase. Only a fe'
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
REUNION.

A very pleasant event occurred at
the home of J. Ii. Cox, on the l4th
of this month, in honor of Mrs.
Smithie Clark's 18th birthday. The
event will long be remembered by
the children and grand children
as this was the first time they had
all been together since they left the
old homestead. The family consist
ed of II. A. Scott, wife and six
children; J. IL. Cox, wife and
three children; J. r. Stroup and
wife; r. L. Lightfort, wife and
five children; w. w. Clark, wife
and four children-this being the
entire family except Mrs. IL. G.
Smith and Hugh Scott and two
great grand children.
Rev. B. S. Wolverton and Mrs.
M. A. Scott spent a pleasant day as
guests with the family.
1t was a pleasant sight to see the
II little tots around the table at
once, each one enjoying the bounti-
full repast in his own way. The
table was tastefully arranged and
decorated with beautiful flowers
and loaded with all that heart could
wish to tempt the appetite. As
each child furnished something,
.'Aunt Smithie," as she is familiar
ly called, in her quiet, christian
way showed her appreciation of
their kiudnesses and little tokens of
remembrance.
After dinner, Brother Wolverton
read the 23rd Psalm and comment
ed on it very appropriately and
offered a touching prayer for the
d ar mother and her much esteem
ed family. When the hour of de-
parture came, another reunion was
promised just twelve months from
date. A FRIEND, w. w. S.
Salisbury, Tenn.
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st. Katharine'S School.

Following is the order of the com
mencement exercises in st. Kathar-
ines School:
May 81, p. m. graduate concert
May "a, IL a. M, commencement
sermon.
Nav 25, 10 a. M, art levee.
May %, 500 pm, grand con
cert.
May 90, $50 pm, class day exer.
cises.
May 81, p. M, commencement
exercises.
All these exercises are held in St.
Katharine's Hall, aud friends of the
school are most cordially invited.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22

Celia Lake, colored woman
of the Sth district, died Sunday
night. She is said to have been one
hundred and ten years old.
DIR. Southall Dickson will Wis
it Toone professionally next Thurs
day, May 28th. If in need of den
tai work you are cordially invited
to meet him.
Anthony Ramsey, colored,
brought to our office this week the
largest straw berries we have seen.
One of the berries weighed over
two ounces.
DR.. J. j. Taylor and family re-
turned to their home in Philadel-
phia Monday evening, after pleas
ant visit of week TO relatives in
and near Bolivar.
Mr.. John Garrett, Grand
Secretary of the Masonic Grand
Lodge of Tennessee, spent sever al
days in Bolivar this week visiting
the local lodge.
Mrs. w. J. Foster and children,
Andrew, Carlyle, Gather and
Pearl, of Union City, are on visit
to her brother in law, Hon. James
A. Foster and family.
We are requested to announce
that there will be no preaching at
Pleasant Grove next Sunday, but on
the following Sunday, May 31st,
all day services will be held with
dinner on-the ground
The sympathy of the communi
ty here is extended to Mr.. and Mrs
w. r. Newbern, in the loss Of
their four year old daughter, whose
death occurred at Seelig, Ark.
Saturday evening of typhoid fever
Senator J. G. Jackson came il
Tuesday, dressed i'll Confederate
gray, (Which he wore with honor il
the dark days of '6l s. enroute &
the New Orleans reunion. He wa
accompanied by his daughter, Mis-
Eta.
1t was thought that consider
able cotton would have to be re
planted, but since the rains and
change in the weather, cotton ha
made rapid growth and good stand
are reported in many parts of tn
: county.
Col. G. M. Dugan, wife an
dau ghter, Mrs. Dickerson, VIII
have been visiting in New Orlean
! stopped over the first of the weel
; en- route to their home in Chicag,
f and while here were guests Of D
!. B. V. Hudson and family.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22

moved the court TO quash the pre-
sentiment, alleging as the ground
therefor that the original four-mile
law of 1877, and all subsequent acts
amendatory thereto, were unconstI-
tutional and void. Judge Woods
overruled the motion. The defend
ant was then put upon trial and
convicted. The court held that I'M
expired license would not authorize
Redfearn to continue selling liquor
Hereunder, after the repeal of the
charter and the re-incorporation of
the town. The case was appealed
to the Supreme Court.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
The Bolivar Bulletin.
>.Loca1 Newsx

Mr.. r. E. Durrett visited
Memphis Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Tate returned to
Nashville Sunday evening.
Paul Tate, of Corinth, is visit
ing his fathers family here.
DIR. Douglas and family have
returned from Hot Springs.
Mr.. w. D. Wilson, of Jackson,
visited relatives here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Prewitt
spent Sunday in Grand Junction.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
w. Oglesby died Wednesday
night.
Mr.. Walter w. Cox has pur-
chased the w. B. Williams resi-
dence, on East Main Street.
Miss Nan Leslie, Of LAGRANGE,
is the guest of her sister, Miss lsa-
belle Leslie, of st. Katharine's.
Little Miss Frank Luther, who
has been attending school at Jasper,
Ala, returned Saturday evening.
Lafayette Murley and w. A.
Ross. of the 18th district, attended
the reunion at New Orleans this
week.
Mr.. S. S. Scott, who is con-
nected with the Princeton (Ky }
Leader, is visiting his father, Rev.
J. M. Scott.
Esquire J. E. Conner, who has
been visiting in Memphis, attended
the reunion at New Orleans with
Shelby veterans.
Mr.. S. r. Ray and wife lief
Sunday for St. Louis, where they
will spend several months visiting
their children.
Nine prisoners, convicted a
the May term of Circuit Court
were carried to the penitentiar'
Wednesday morning.
DIR. G. A. Chaffee, of Middle
ton, was in the city Wednesday
DR.. Caffee has recently moved t
Middleton from Corinth.
Efforts are being made to ec
tablish an oil mill at Grand June
ton and thirty thousand dollars {
stock have already been subscribed
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
DIED.

Mrs. D. A. Smith died at the res
idence of Mr.. J. L. Hunter, her son
in law, at Grand Junction. Tenn,
May II, 1908, in her s4th year.
Mrs. Smith was the mother of our
townsmen, Messrs. ]. w. and Nj. S.
Smith. She was an estimable
christian character. Her husband
was the late Capt. r. w. Smith, of
the Confederate army, who was
killed in battle. She leaves three
sons and two daughters and a large
number of grand children and other
relatives to mourn her loss. She
was loved by every one who knew
her. LOVED ONE.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
Qniek Arrest.

J. A. Gulledge, Verbena, Ala,
was twice in the hospital from Sc
we're case of piles causing "a tumors.
After doctoring and all remedies
failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve quick
ly arrested further Inflammation and
cured him. 1t conquers aches and
kills pain. csc. at Cox & Co.'S, Drug
gists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
The BULLETIN has arrange,

eWThe BULLETIN has arranged
with the Weekly Commercial APP
peal and the Home and Farm for a
continuation of the combination Of
fer heretofore existing. Either of
these papers will be sent with the
BULLETIN one year for one dollar,
cash in advance. All subscriptions
must be sent TO the BULLETIN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22

When you want pleasant physic
try Chamberlain Stomach and Liv-
err Tablets. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. For sale by
Cox 81 Co, Bolivar; Bailey d
Aldridge, Salisbury.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
: sxxGrocery Department*<*

We always carry complete stock of heavy Groceries,
Have lust received load of Flour also large line OF
Meat Molasses Sugar and Coffee 1000 pounds of Roast
ed Coffee Just been received and since its purchase the
price advanced 2cents pound but we Will continue
sell old price, customers getting the benefit
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
xTo the Farmers of FIardeman County<s

Ny books that during the year 1902 paid out to
YOU sixty-ive thousand dollars i'll cash for cotton
alone and 1 hope this year be able to increase the
amount to hundred thousand more Rest assured
that will buy what you have to sell and the
highest rket price for same
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

500 Bolts Best Prints cents.
10000 Yards Best Quality Brown Domestic (bought before
the rise, worth from 81 to cents at factory to-day
Enough Lace Curtains to beautfy every home in Harde
man County, from 81 90 to $500 per pair.
500 pairs Ladies' Front Lace Shoes per pair. .$lOO
100 Boys Knee Suits at insignificant 81 90
Same suits be bought Memphis for less than g.
800 Mems Suits, former price SIS 90 and $1,000 offer at
So. 90 EACH
500 Tailor Made Suits from $1,000 $500. The
character of workmanship and material would cost you
from $50 to $50 if bought from a tailor.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22

Paris Will be displayed. SIS We
from purchase cordial invitation is
all this welcome awaits YOU
bring your friends The display will be beautiful
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22
Millinery Department.

We have added this season a hand
some and stylish line of Millinery, and
have fit ID up elegant quarters on our
third floor for the ladies, where they
will fad the very cream of the latest
creations in fashionable Hats. An ex-
pefienced trimmer is in charge, who
will take pleasure i'll serving all pat
rons. We propose to make speciality
of this line, and are determined to
lead No retail store in America has
a more complete or better selected
stock. Our Grand Millinery Opening
will take place April 3rd, when $4,000
worth of beautiful headwear, including
the latest STYLES from New York and
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-05-22

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Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16

Carnegie has just donated S1 :, 5OO,O00 to build a palace for the meetings of the Hague tribunal. With all ofhis munificent gifts for libraries and other purposes, Mir. Carnegie finds that his fortune IS growing more rapidly than he is diminishing it and his hopes of getting rid of it before he dies seems a hopeless task. As last and final effort, it is said that he intends to attend the St. Louis Fair, and if tussle with the hotels there does not put the fin ishing touches on it he may just as well give up in despair.
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16

Denver Colo, has had a very serious strike in several branches of trades. At one time the city was completely tied up in the way of'boarding establishments, and are at present contemplat- ing arbitration. Denver, Omaha end other cities east of the coast district are somewhat at loss for a "red hot' leader, or instance one like Gen. Otis, or Nose Ham, burger of Los Angeles. With such men as dictators these so- called lock-outs would not last long if "hot air" would prevent them.
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16

A Steel bridge girder weighing 12O tons, in transit west, became dislodgen from the three flat cars on which it was being shipped, in a canyon between Flagstaff and Williams late Wednesday afternoon, and caused consider able delay in traffic A wrecking crane was sent from Winslow to the scene of disaster. The troublesome girder was placed
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16

Within the next few months Arizona will be the scene of a great deal of railroad building. It is stated by good authority that the Arizona Central rail road will be built. This road will run from Flagstaffto Jerome and thence to Globe. This road will open q large mineral and timber region. Articles of incor- poration for the San Pedro, Tue son and Gulf Railroad was filed at Tucson recently. This practi, callv is branch line of the Ph9- nix and Eastern and is owned by residents of Arizona.
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16
THE GERMAN AMER l C A N $ A YIN $ BANK OF LOS AN GELES, CALF.

Pays four per cent interest on term deposits. Why not begin to save in this way? You can mail money by Post Office mon ey order from S1.OO up and re- ceive as receipt our Pass Book showing the amount properly entered to your credit. Send for our pamphlet entitled Little Lessons in Finance.
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16
Another Crank Exposed.

During President Roosevelt's visit at San Jose Cal, Clay Tay- Tor, alias Prof. Plutte, was ar rested by Detective Pickering for supposed designs upon the life of our rhonoredchief. He has served three terms in prison. It is al legged that he wrote to the pres ident advising him not to come here, He is also accused of re- cent anarchistic utterances.
 When you want a pleasant physic try Chamberlain's Stom- ach and Liver Tablets. They are easy to take and are pleas ant in effect. For sale by F. ]. Wattron.
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16

aboard the train and traffic was opened mp early Thursday morn ing. No trainmen were injured.
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16
LOCAL TIME TABLE
Ettect Jan. 26, 1908.

No. 1, west bound ar. 5:54 a. m. No. z, west hound ar. GAS a. m. No. ?, east bound ar. 11:25 D. m No. s, east bound ar. 1000 a. m.
 Nos. ?, z and s leave mail and Nos. 2-and 7 take mail away.
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16

The Oriental metal market for May 'O3 is: Mexicans, 42; silver, 53 3-4; copper, S14.75.
Holbrook argus., 1903-05-16

Subscribe for the ARGUS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-08

cafe pull at and strip the ones and twos
In exchange for a ten as though he were
pulling piece of molasses candy over
hook and hated to let go.
1t does" acquiesced his friend, who
happened to be United States treasury
expert. 1.-THE way some cashiers jerk,
snap and pull at bills as they pay them
out is utterly absurd. The old adage
about pinching a silver dollar until the
eagle screams pales before the way the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-08

| inches wide by 7A inches long, and will
suspend Al pounds lengthwise and 81
pounds crosswise. Notes are printed four
to sheet. sheet will suspend 108
pounds lengthwise and III pounds cross
wise.
The remarkable strength Of a United
States treasury note may thus be seen at
glance, and venture to say that not
one person in million would have guess
eo the great tenacity of the paper which,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-08

up-to-date. flip cashier jerks the long
green he handles.
In this connection I will give you a.
fact that is not generally known, and I
doubt If ever published, and that is the
weight a new treasury single note. and
tour notes in sheet, will sustain with
out breaking Director Meredith furnished
me with the figures, and they may be
accepted as official and accurate
single treasury note measures 21h
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-08

jerk the bills so hard. so that we will
not pay out two for one. as might be
done. Again. two dollar bill is fire.
quently mistaken for five, and vice
versa, and by counting out our money
as If it were %fops of our life blood we
other
The two gentlemen paid their account
and agreed as they passed out that the
cashiers excuse was lame, and that it
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-08

when properly printed and stamped. be-
comes good money!
The cashier had interestedly listened tt
the treasury experts explanation of the
Notwithstanding and necessarily resist
ing power of wear and tear of our paper
money, and then he SAID:
You see, 1T is this way: Bills stick to-
gether. see, and We cashiers have to make
up any shortage out of our own pockets
ana that's one reason why we snap anC
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-08

was good thing for the rest of the pub
nc who handle money that the breaking
strength Of our treasury notes is SO high.
or there would be nothing left Of them
after they had passed through dozen =
cashiers hands -Washington Star
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-08
GREAT STRENGTH OF BILLS.
United States Treasury Note VIII Sustain
A Heavy Weipht

1.-THE way some cashiers pay out small
bills in exchange for large ones must
make other men as tired as it wearies
pe," remarked an observing business man
to another WaShingtonian as they watch
ed the cashier of a fashionable uptown
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-08
But He Tries Forever

Men may come and men may go in,
'me states, but Addicl1s never goes from
elawaie.-BilminGham Age Herald.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-02-07

A bill has been introduced in the Col
orado legislature to prohibit kissing
without an osccullation certificate There
are times when fellow does not feel
like waiting till he can get to the county
clerks office. If the bill passes the
young men should insist, here, that the
county seat should be moved to Idaho
Springs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-02-07

A few days ago rather bashful young
woman went into one of our stores carry
ing three nice big chickens. She in
qnired the price of chickens and at the
same time put them on the counter.
The clerk of course 1--WE hate to mention
his name) didn't know the chickens feet
were tied, and asked if they would lay
there. She bit her handkerchief and
said: mo, sir, they are ROSTERS