davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23

j. P Craig and wife left Mon
day for Hatchie Station, where they
expect to reside in the future. For
the past year, Mr.. Craig has had
the care of the Dunlap Springs Co.'S
properly.
COFFEE ADVANCING Still we
are selling 10 pounds of green Cof-
fee for SIC during the month of
Decemb Der.
P. f. WILKINSON & Sons.
Pirtle ( Campbell will sell
you the incest Hat for the
least money. Don't fail to
see them.
The faculty Will give Christ
mas Tree to the pupils at the Public
School Building Friday afternoon
at o'clock. The program will be
III erspersed with interesting exer
cises, and the public is cordially in
vited to attend.
Fine line of Candies, Apples and
Oranges
P. F WILKINSON 81 Sons
The BULLETIN desires to re
turn thanks to that popular firm
The Day & Baily Grocer Co., o
Memphis, for calendars, the artistic
beauty of which is superior to any
thing we have seen in that line.
Try Wilkinson's Extracts
10 cents bottle. For sale by
Wilkinson only.
Mrs. Frank Fortune, mos
estimable lady, died at the home o
her husband, in the 10th district
Tuesday night, of apoplexy Sh
was twice married, her first hu:
band being the late I. E We5t
She was the mother of NJ. L. Webb
Register of Hardeman County.
Be sure to get your Candies froi
. Ingram, he has the best.
Dressing Sets, of variou
=. styles, Scarf Pins, Secre
d Lockets, Bracelets.
Y LIGHTFORT.
james Fish died Wednesday
last week ih the 18th district, age
e about 60 years. Deceased was
brother of the late Edward tlsl
and was born and reared IN tn
|. county. He left here about
e years ago residing in Arkansas u
: til three years ago when be retur
t ed.
l. See our Lamps, Vase
Cups and Saucers, Mug
a Toilet Sets, Work Boxe
E. Manicure Sets, Cut Glass ct
at Hudson's. Bargains avail
ling the wise.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23

Mrs A. J. Coates entertained
the "Tea Cups Club" Saturday al
ternoon. The approaching Yule
tide lea was beautifully carried
out in the tasty decorations of -hol-
ly. A delightful salad and choco
late course was served. Miss Sadie
Durrett eutertaips the Club on the
3lst inst.
Roman Candles, Fire Crackers
and Torpedoes at Ingram's.
Ser, ices at the Methodist
Church Christmas Day: 10 M,
Sunday School; IL am, preaching
by Rev. T. E. P. Woods, sabj jet,
The Fullness of Time;" I pm,
preaching by the pastor, subject,
The First Christmas Gifts" Come
let us worship, il spirit and in
truth, together on this Christmas
occasion. J. q. WILLIAMS.
just received big lot of
WiIkinson's Pineapple Va
nilla and Lemon Extracts.
10 cent bottle equal in quail
ty to any 20 cent kind.
See the beautiful Pictures w
have and give away free of cost q
So 90 cash purchases.
P. f. WILKINSON g Sons
AT meeting of the member
of Tennyson Lodge No. 1O7
Knights of Pyrhias, held Monda
night, the followingn officers wer
elected to serve for the ensuin
, year: J ". Caruthers, Chanceilo
e Commander; c. D. Durrett, Vic
: Chancellor; J. V Cu'l.r, Prelat'
= Frank Jenkins, Master of Worl
> George Raglan, Master at Arms
Oscar Black. Keeper of Records an
n Seal; E. L. Lightfort, Master
Finance; H. b Manly, Master {
: Exchequer; E L. Lightfort, Repr
+ sentative to Grand Lodge, wit
Douglas Harris Alternate.
Lightfort, the old reliabl
If Jewellers, have a beautifr
d line of goods suitable fc
a Christmas presents at e1
!, tremely low prices. The
is handle nothing shoddy, the
20 goods are genuine and Ligh
n forts guarantee always goe
D. Mrs. Minnie Hunt died Mo
day at the residence of her fathe
), G p Vaughan, near Statler's ferr
s. Mrs. Hunt had been in low sta
), of health for some time. A trip
2, Texas failed to be of benefit al
- she returned about year ag
Mrs Hunt was % years OF ae
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23
Ready FOR CHRISTMAS.

We have just received
large, fresh stock of Apples,
Oranges, Candies, Cakes,
Nuts, Fruits, ETC., also
complete line of Staple and
Fancy Groceries, Canned
Goods-in fact everything
carried in a first class Gro
Gerry Store--at the very low
est prices.
You are cordially invited
to call and see us and inspect
our stock and prices.
W. J. Reid & SON.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23

DOG LOST Small, black,
shaggy. female dog, short
tail Lost at Bunker Hi
Wednesday. One dollar
ward for delivery to Sour
ALL TATE, Bolivar, Tenn
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23

In Gents Furnishing Goods have always been headquar
Largest line Coored Shirts in the city.
Neat and nobby line of Wooden Shirts
In Neckwear the handsOmest display ever exhibited
Collars and Cuffs of the very latest styles
received carload Boots and Shoes the largest ship
the Illinois Central r. R. to any retail s
These goods from the celebrated firms of Roberts,
& Rand; Smith & Stoughton and Brown Shoe Co.
In Clothing recognize no competition.
200 Mems
25O Mems Suits beautifully up and finished 81
$50 Tailor made Suits will close from $3.50 TO 81
200 Knee Pants Suits late and up date from 81 30 to
Large stock Boys Corduroy Suits good serVceabe and chea
In Overcoats have the largest and most select line OF
house in town.
Handsome Ladies' Misses and Chdrens Wraps
latest styles, bought in New York, from SOU 10 p
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23

See our Lamps, Vases,
Cups and Saucers, Mugs,
Toilet Sets, Work Boxes,
Manicure Sets, Cut Glass etc.
at Hudson's. Bargains await
ling the wise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31
a WINTER
PROPOSAL
fOriginal.l


Clara and were walking over tne
snow
They have curious custom Al A1'''
land" said to Clara
What is it?' she asked.
"Jn I.aDland the crime after murue''
that is punished with the greatest
severity is marrying girl against her
parents wishes"
glanced sidewise at Clara to see
how she took this statement. had
been TO her father to ask his peflh's-
sion 10 pay my addresses TO his Hlu2H-
ter. He commended my honorable ac-
ton in speaking to him first but Ut
formed me that he had other plans 1of
her.
THAT must be splendid she said
sSp}cndld, Why so?''
"Think of the exciting episodes be
tween lovers With an aX hanging over
tI4e m4n's head
.95en yoa dc ret approve of the
interGlrencc of parents iis such mat
ters:'
=! didn't say tIlat But how are
marriages arranged in that country"
sWhea a nan wants a girl-WitAoHt
Speaking to he goes to her par
enfs ard asks fer her hand.
And suppose they refHse:'
'sThen there is no hope for him.
Unless be has great courage and
would rather die than lose her"
"Certainly.
but supposing the parents are will
ing?"
in that case they inform the girl that
she is sought il marriage. Possibly
she may never have seen the suitor
or may not even know his name. On
an appointed day the girl, her parents,
friends and the suitor meet at feast,
and the man and maiden especially in
terested are placed opposite each other
at table, SO that they can look each
other over and CONVERSE
Il wonder what they talk about!'
remarked Clara musingly.
after the banquet all go to an open
space where what they call the race
for wife takes place. The usual dis
tance is about quarter of a mile, AMI
the girl is given, start of a third OF
the course. If she wishes she can
easily reach the goal before her suitor.
In that case it is plain She doesn't
want him. If she does want him she
will make so poor a race that he can
catch her"
We walked on meditatively. didn't
know what Clara was thinking Of, nor
did she know what 1 was thinking Of.
Nevertheless l felt that Our thoughts
We're not far apart.
sSupposing." said; "supposing that
you We're girl
That's not bypothetical; it's an AK
iom."
who had a lover"
"Well?" she said softly.
-"and that lover should propose to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31
- 49,

Special one-Way second class COIN
ist' rates to Californio-The following
rates and arrangements are authorized
for the sale Of oneway seeond-class
colcnist tickets to San Francisco. Sac
ramento. Los Angeles and San Diego
California, Ogden and Salt Lake City
Utah, Granger, Wyoming. also to Pres
colt and Phoenix, Arizona, and all inter
mediate points on direct lines to which
the regular second-class rates are high
er. The same rates will apply to such
branch line points as ordinarily take
the California common point rate. The
rate will be $4,000. First series, dali!
March l to April 80, 1904 inclusive
Second series, daily, September Is t
October 15, 1904, inclusive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31
Graphic's Daily Story

YOU the Laplanders' race for Wite.
Would you consent?'
ITO marry him?'
mo, no-you know what l mean
to the race!'
"Oh. yes. If he wanted to ask me
to he his wife in that fashion l would
have no objection to giving my reply
in the same way
Snow brings a singular stiffness, and
as we ceased speaking all about us
was as silent as we. l paused ana
turned to look down upon the frozen
landscape, while Clara trudGed ON.
What straight piece of road she
called, pointing before ler, her voice
sounding loud above the stiffness. l
went to where she was standing ana
looked 1T The bit of road she referred
- It Was straight as AN arrow, and
1T its farther end was 4 bridge.
Just the place fer a foot race,
said
To this there was ne reSaonsa.
would you like to tiy which of us
can reach tlat bridge ti.st:', asked.
Il don't mind" size said under her
breath
well. size Eou gre girl, l must
siFe you a se.sfs 90 ;ls far IS Eou IKE,
Wailr go l.eGe, When you are ready.
wave yo1i., aa#a.'
"'i1I.ce4 4efi size started on. but
slowly. ea..= "a slowly. Il Seela.et=to
H. @l.a N5lfizzs = .iea 90 . d" Ss8ftiAs
i.a:nt. SIZE 4e.aod l.eif TIE d;<tance,
,..1n afte. a. Ii1l,@.i dst.,S5 - $}1' e2aid
find an a@ctsss for, @aYot. her hand
aaa start. % ;.,..i.
There uas a .ern,ic change in ler mo
tions the I4am1nt tbp race BEGAN. In
deed size ran 50 fast Chat thought il
would Le in. 2>s.,ie for ~ 10 catch
her. though an Il fleet runner. Was
ste intending 70 reach tie bl'iJ-a be-
fore n2: No. soon !e; speed began to
s.acl:on. increased mine Then She
started forward a-,ain. Jagged. Gnee
n.oro SIZE lessatl,.,l s.e;' pace, and |,
tai king hca.t. ran on Ike the wind.
She was within a hundred yards CT tie
bridge. | two hundred. when she made
another splat She came within ten
feet Of the GOAL and stopped short.
When came up with her, she turned
and drew up her arms in token Of
surrender clasped her, and she let
til IN fall upon my shoulders.
We did not break the winter stiffness
Dy a word Nor was there a sound of
bird or beast or human being. Whether
seconds or minutes passed | do not
know. | only remember that we We're
recalled to our surroundings by a far
distant jingle of sleigh bells ringing
soft and clear. Then we turned and
walked on.
When l went again to Clara's ia
ther to ask for her hand. had learned
that instead of being her master, to
dispose of her as he chose. he was her
slave and obeyed her slightest wish
In the matter Of marriage he would
never have arranged a match for her
except with ''prince of the blood
whom he would have considered far
beneath her. My second request vas
4 mere matter Of form
NgJTCHEY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31
COTTON BELT TIME TABLE,

North, No. 2, Arrive Pine Bluh at
lilo p. NJ; arrive st. Louis 7;12
q. m.
North, No. 4, Arrive Pine Bluff a.
1:55 a. M; arrive at St. Louis 6:56
p. m.
North. No. 80, Leave Pine Bluff at
$50 p. m.; arrive at Little Rock $40
p. m.
South, No. 1, Leave st. Louis at
9:45 p. M; leave Pine Bluff at 3:l5
p. m.
South, No. 3, Leave st. Louis al
1856 a. M; leave Pine Bluff 2:05 a. n.
South, Me- 81, Leave Little Rock
at sos a. M; arrive at Pine Blrfr
1926 a. m.
S. M. DICkEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31

Special one-way second-class colonist
rates to the northWest-Rates and ar
rangements ou4 lined below will govern
in the sale cf one-way second-class
colonist tickets to destination shown,
and to intermediate points effect ed.
Rates-From Pine Bluff tC Billings,
Montana, s2S.G5; from Pine Bluff to
Hinsdale, Livingston, Logan and Gin
nabar, Mont, $3.50; from Pine Bluff
to Helena, Butte, Missoula and Ana
condo, Mont, $3.50; from Pine Bluff
to Spokane, Washington, $34.0o; from
Pine Bluff to Portland, Ashland, Asto.
ria, Oregon, Tacoma, Washington and
Vancouver, B. c., $3.50. Dates of sale
First series, March l to April 3d.
1904, inclusive. Seccnd series, Septqn.
Der Is to Octozer Is, 1904, inclusfEA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31

General Conference Methodist Epis.
copal Church-LOs Angeles, Cal, May
8, 19O4.-National Association of Re-
tail Grocers of the United States, San
Francisco, Cal, May 3, tc 8, 1901. tor
the above occasion the following round
trip rates and arrangements are au-
thorized to Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco, California. Rate-Forty-sey
dollars and fifty cents (s47.50) for the
round trip. Dates Of sale-April 90 to
May |, inclusive. Return limt-All
tickets to be limited t. June 80. 1904
for return. Stopoyers-Stopoyers may
be made at any point within fifteen
days from date of sale; within Cali
fOrnia, Oregon, Washington and Idaho
stopCVers may be made at any poinl
up to June 25th, 1904
S. M. DICKEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31
Prize for the One Who Names Pine Bluff
Ball Team.

Pine Bluff ball team
Graphic will the gentle
man suggests most
ticket all Of the
gentleman
the al he
Voting
close 1 a u o'clock.
The following will subscriber
+ + + + ~ + +
+ BASEBALL VOT
suggest
+
Bluff Baseball team
+ + + + + 4 + + *** + + + +
Fill out this and bring
CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST
The number Of votes allowed person is
Each will be numbered
Where two
cMt will be accounted the
1t is not the first the
ed The last vote stands to win as the first
All
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31
The Southern Me

the biggest cclored 4,
house in the south
a first class hone,
mate t-..-- :. ass, AM
on a larger scale /
before, N
They carry a neal. .
line of clothing,
boots, shoes and 4
well as a ccmplel)
staple and fancy 4
This business shou
patronized, especlaS
colored people. /
Greater displays, (
sortment and bett,
than ever before handle
FEE,
President and Gener'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-03-31
DR.. M. S. COHEN.

q ~ -. 2; . : 3 .set, ( %
q. n !, ,s,:L &. ~ ~ 1.l>'{T:. i lIEl -
4 ~ Esssss Il \ r b AH " iLJA z
*, z,ss- As....: "a .zS Is g w.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-02
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

by the middle of next year Bishop
Schcrcschcwsky will have completed his
reference Bible in Mandarin, giving
NINA 'he Hrs' reverence h'ple III an!
oi"''''
Miss Gertrude IIarpor Fcccs Of Den
v.r who graduates at Yale COLLEGE roxt
uonth has hoon chosen nrofessnr of
Greek and Latin in Farlhan College at
Richmond. Ind.
r., ~ ,. ,,, ,,o. ;,,.. do, -, ,-,..
~ i''0H WV ".e ~. 80 '''
W. - ~ WIS Wv nue. n.y." i'''' "'
'he iin'n ''lt.H' ""i"@ ~ Us '''''.N US
which there is any record
br John pll Roh"rtSon' inc 'nl'a-"
physician VINO recently galhcd mU' no
tority by advocating less hathinE, mas
been elected president OF the lllholS
state Eclectic Medical society
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-02
MAKING CLEAN MILK.
The Ways Of the Most Advanced Dairy
man, That Make for Health.

Milk may be unclean from either in
tcrnal or external causcs-hecause the
COW is diseased, or because the surround
inCs and the methods are unCloanly.
healthy COWS are the first consideration.
Tho pure milk dairyman does not rur-
chase an animal until it has been cXamir-
ed by veterinary, who gives "A certificate
that 1t is free from tuberculosis and other
serious disorders. Once each month all
animals are inspected and perhaps tested,
and every suspicious COW at once removed
from the milking herd. This kind of
supervision is extended even to the men
who are employed on the place. A tuber-
culous person is not allowed on the
premises. AT regular intervals "A physi-
clan examines the homes and families of
the workmen, to guard against the nitro
duction into the milk of typhoid. scarlet
fever and other infectious diseases. How
many epdemics of typhoid fever are
traceable to cases Of the disease in the
family or on the premises of the milk
man ?-Country Life in America.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-02
WINOOSKI
Bank


From its careful management has noe
met with loss from any loan made during
the last twenty years.
Deposits made during the FIRST fire days
of any month will draw interest from the
first day of that month. Deposits made
after the fifth day of any month will draw
interest from the first day Of the next
month.
Interest Is credited iepositors Jan. lss
and July list, compromising somi-annually.
The rate of interest paid depositors by
all savings banks in this state Is limited
by law to three and one-half per cent
until its surplus amounts to 10 per cent
OF It's deposits, when an extra dividend 10
to be made.
No interest IL allowed by law to be paid
on deposits in excess of two thousand dol-
lars except it be on deposits by Widows
orphans, administrators, executors. guer-
dams. charitable or religious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited by order OF
court
The bank pays all taxes in this State Oh
deposits of two thousand dollars or less.
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Deposits. Dec. 81. 1903. s1,OG1 .Go8i0
Surplus 72,OG2.sd
Deposits and surplus ... 81, 1879, 'oso5
OFFICLRS--S. II. Weston, PresiIents
J. b. Small. 1st Vice President: S. Big
wood, md Vice President Ormond Cole
Treasurer.
TRUSTEES--S. II. Weston. ] p. SMALL
Samuel Bgwood, T.. @. Mower, Ormond
Cole, o. +. Ray, c. ii. Shipman. +. j
White.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-02

save about $4,000 by so doing
The number of river drivers is
only about half as large as usual, Mr.
Van DYKE trusting to the large amount
of watcr to bring the logs down with lit
tie trouble. THE passing of the Brattlc
horo toll bridge with its. central pier re-
moves one Of the most Dreaded places on
the lower end of the river, and will save
considerable expense In the way Of BOOM
ing
HORSE THEFT IN BENNINGTON.
George Harvey Of Bennington hired
rig at Arbour's livery stable Tuesday for
two hours AS he had not returned up TO
Friday afternoon the matter was placed
in the hands of Deputy Sheriff John Nash
and Fred Godfrey. They began n search
and found Harvey asleep In barn near
the state line. The rig was near by. but
the horse was completely exhausted and
was unable to he driven home. Harvey
was brought to en1ineton and is in Jail
1t is understood that he is wanted in the
north part of the state for a similar Of
fence.
BRATTI.EBORO AUTOMOBILE CLUB
The Rrattlcboro Automobile club met in
the Brattlehoro Savings bank Thursda v
evening and elected these officers: Pr.si-
dent. c. A. Harris; vice. presidents. &. w.
and treasurer. T.. y. Whitney; executive
con mittec. W. b. Ninton, John Mauley
and G. A. Smith. The officers will confer
with the Valley Fair association officers
to night in regard to having an autOmo-
bile display at the coming fair The club
will have a run to Bellows Falls June
Is.
RUTLAND TO INCREASE WATER
SUPPLY.
City Engineer G. w Ross Of Rutland is
expecting instructions daily to go to tht
old Gleason reservoir east of that city &c
make surveys and estimates for repairing
the reservoir and constructing new dam
The place was inspected by the mayor
water committee and other city officials
Il few weeks ago and was found to be i!
a sadly dlapidatcd state the water hav
ing perforated the enclosure and dam un
til it rescmbled large sieve. This is saiC
to be the bcst water in the city suppl,
and under the present conditions a erea
deal of il IS going to waste. The water II
the reservoir comes from the cast side o
! tho mountain. and as IL runs through
forest dug-way practically all the dis
lance. is unusually pure and fresh. Tit
plan for it's redemption as water sup
ply includes dam probably about 10 fee
! high a few Yards above the present patch
od-up structure. A natural reservoir il
/ formed by the high banks at the pon
where the new dam will probably be 10
Gated and this will hold almost four time
the amount of water in the present struc
ture. With the Mendon water shed reno
waited and the Gleason reservoir increased
! four times in capacity Rutland will hav
a water supply equal TO the best in tn
State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-02
What kind of a
Daily Newspaper
Do you want in
Your Family =?

You are very particular about the companions
chosen by children and you cannot afford to take
less care in the choice of daily newspaper which
exerts silent but potent influence all who read its
columns regularly.
This political year you need good daily paper.
Quality rather than price should determine your choice
Better take no paper than one of low standard.
LESS THAN TWO CENTS DAY
The Daily Free Press subscribers less than two
cents day You afford it. You know that the
WEEKLY FREE PRESS is the best of all the Vermont
weekly newspapers The Daily Free Press first among
the State daily papers. If you think that you might
like to change from the Weekly to the Daily edition
out and mail us the coupon below.
80 49,
Please one
keep the Weekly
Address
25 months trial subscrip
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-02
Burlington
Savings Bank

INCORPORATED 1847.
Deposits Jan. /, 1904, SO, S46, 394.96
Surplus =. ...... 515,775.90