We congratulate the good citizens of Grand Junction and neighborhood in securing a resident and bona fide peace officer, and one who is not afraid to do his duty. J. R. RUFFIN is now lawful deputy to our worthy Sheriff, and has given the required bond for the faithful performance of all the duties which the statute enjoins upon him. Evil doers had better be cautious or they may be compelled to snuff the tainted air of the “Bird-less cage” of Hardeman county.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 06 April 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.