Last Thursday week B. C. WORRELL, who lives about four miles from Somerville, was furiously attacked by a negro. In order to protect himself, he fired upon the negro, killing his almost instantly. WORRELL gave himself up to the officers of the law.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 22 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The same old tune is yet sung – no registration in Hardeman. The Rev. N. A. D. BRYANT, we are led to believe, will be here on next Monday, for the purpose of recording the names of voters, though we have had no official hint of the kind. The excuse is that books and blanks are needed. We are informed that the much-needed papers were sent to a certain person who is not a citizen of this county two or three weeks ago. What right, we ask, has he to pocket the public documents that belong to Hardeman?
Mr. BRYANT has the commission and has accepted the office of register. No one is permitted by the law to do as one certain man, or thing, is doing. It is a down right shame that a whole county should, without the shadow of a cause, be thus misused and outraged. What have we done? Have we, as a people, defied any law? Have we, as a people, ever failed to acquiesce in the laws of the Legislature? WIll some of the radical party please answer these questions.
We want to know of what we are guilty. Surely, if we have done wrong, some one can point out the act. Will they do it? There are here today, old, time-honored Union men, who have two certificates of registration in their pockets, and yet they are not allowed to vote, and are now even denied the right to procure the third one. Never on earth has a people been so subject to the caprices of unstable minds as we are today.
Today you are made a voter – tomorrow denied the right to vote. How long are such things to last? Can no measures be adopted that will at least fix a permanent law for the governing of the franchise? If not, there is but little use of attempting to procure certificates, even should the register be good enough to commence his duties on Monday. Truly, we are kicked about like the veriest football that ever rolled through dust or mud. Whose fault is it? It is not our own. We are guilty of no crime; no charges even are preferred against us, yet we are made to suffer innumerable wrongs. This cannot last. A change must come.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
We learn from good authority that Dr. William THOMPSON and James HOLMES, residents of McNairy, and who live just beyond the Hardeman line, have been notified by some persons unknown to leave for a safer locality. As the gentlemen belong to the conservative side, it is presumed that political enemies gave the warning note. Fearing that violence might be done, should they remain at their homes, they have left the county. What a sad comment upon the evil times that surround us! And all this is done for the sake of pure Union principles! True indeed, it is, that we are but approaching the day when freedom of speech, unless a great reform is brought about, will not be tolerated. Why is it that men will continually fan the flame of passion that burst forth so furiously during a long and bloody war? Is it not far better that the past should be forgotten, and instead of harsh terms use kindness and forbearance? What is to be gained by acts of lawlessness on the vengeance of remorseless mob law? Are men to be driven from their homes on account of political differences! Truly a sad picture is before this people.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
John H. BILLS, Chairman, presiding.
A. H. ROSS and J. P. FAWCETT quorum justices.
The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman county, at its June term, 1867.
Joseph WILKS appointed adm’r on the estate of H. A. SUMMERS, dec’d.
R. D. JACKSON appointed adm’r on the estate of A. L. COSBY, dec’d.
Andrew OVERTON appointed adm’r on the estate of Addison OVERTON, dec’d.
Four overseer road appointments.
Order dismissing judgement rendered against W. J. DAVIS, adm’r of C. COPE, dec’d.
Order appointing commissioners to set apart one year’s provisions to Mrs. Eugenia M. BOWERS.
Order guardian adlitem and reference in case J. R. ANDERSON, adm’r, vs. W. G. SPURLOCK and wife et al.
Order guardian adlitem and reference in case A. SUMMERS, ex’r, vs. R. A. JONES et al.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of David WHITFORD, dec’d.
Order binding Chaney, Wineford, Dawson and Samuel POTTS, and Fanny and Betha Ann CUGE, colored children to Jesse BLAYLOCK.
Order to pay heirs of B. BOWERS.
Order to pay heirs of John MCCANN.
Order reference in case of M. CARRAWAY vs. S. J. HARRIS et al.
John J. JACOBS appointed guardian to Sarah E. and John T. JOURDAN.
Report Commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Elizabeth BROGDEN, filed and disapproved, and ordered back for reconsideration by same commissioners.
Pro rata statement of the estate of W. T. PETTUS, dec’d, presented, approved and amount due creditors ordered to be paid out.
Order continuance in cause L. B. FARRIS vs. Rhoden BOWERS.
Order amending the order issued to commissions in case of J. W. ROSS and wife vs. D. C. HULL et al.
One jury of view appointment.
Ordered that Martha W. SAUNDERS, a lunatic now in jail, be conveyed to Abner LAMBERT‘s.
The following settlements, inventories and account sales presented, approved and ordered recorded and filed, to wit:
A settlement with F. HAILEY, adm’r of estate Isham L. HAILEY, dec’d.
A settlement with R. S. HARDY, adm’r of estate W. T. PETTUS, dec’d.
A settlement with C. ROBINSON, adm’r of estate W. ROBINSON, dec’d.
A settlement with J. T. PIRTLE, guardian of George A. PIRTLE.
A settlement with A. P. MOORE, guardian of E. A. DURHAM.
A settlement with W. G. MOORE, guardian of heirs of M. J. MOORE.
An inventory property of Jesse PIRTLE, by M. H. PIRTLE, guardian.
An inventory property of J. E. LAKE, by J. C. SPINKS, guardian.
An inventory property of G. B. BOWERS, dec’d, by J. M. SHIVERS, dec’d.
An inventory property of the estate of Thomas SPRINGFIELD, dec’d, by R. D. CROSS.
An inventory property of the estate B. B. HODGES, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, dec’d.
An inventory property of the estate of Ann E. FITZHUGH, dec’d, by A. RAMSEY, dec’d.
An inventory property of the estate of G. M. BROGDEN, dec’d, by F. T. MYERS, dec’d.
A statement condition of the estate of M. P. CRISP, dec’d, by A. J. MOORE, dec’d.
An account sales property of the estate of Thomas E. CHAMBERS, dec’d, by J. P. CHAMBERS, ex’r.
An account sales property of the estate of W. J. WERRELL, dec’d, by J. B. SIMMONS, adm’r.
An account sales property of the estate of A. E. FITZHUGH, dec’d, by A. RAMSEY, dec’d.
An account sales property of the estate of J. T. PIRTLE, dec’d, by M. H. PIRTLE, dec’d.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Last Monday, pursuant to notice, the citizens of Hardeman assembled in convention for the purpose of appointing delegates to attend a meeting to be held in the town of Purdy today for the purpose of nominating a suitable candidate to represent this Senatorial district in the next general assembly of the State. On motion Col. Thomas BOYLE was called to the chair, and J. B. RUFFIN appointed secretary. After the object of the meeting had been explained it was moved that delegates be appointed. The Chairman then appointed the following persons:
Dist No. 1, G. W. HARRIS
Dist No. 2, Cannon SMITH
Dist No. 3, J. J. POLK
Dist No. 4, John MILLER
Dist No. 5, P. T. JONES
Dist No. 6, M. R. PARRISH and W. W. MCCARLEY
Dist No. 7, D. J. NEWBERN
Dist No. 8, J. M. WEBB
Dist No. 9, D. F. HAM
Dist No. 10, D. A. FERGURSON
Dist No. 11, H. R. DORRIS, W. C. ADAMS, W. S. CARSON
Dist No. 12, Richard TALLY
Dist No. 13, A. S. DORRIS, A. W. FITZ
Dist No. 14, Wiley FORT, E. H. DORRIS
Dist No. 15, John MURDAUGH
Dist No. 16, Rev. L. SAVAGE
Dist No. 17, H. HUDSON, John W. WHILBY
In obedience to a motion which prevailed the delegates from Hardemen were instructed to cast their first vote for Hon. Joseph L. ROSSON. No other business appearing before the convention, by resolution the convention adjourned sine die.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Thomas TAYLOR and Albert GANT have been sentenced to be hanged until they are dead. They murdered a man named Frank HARRIS in the edge of Macon county on the first of June 1867. The execution is to take place within a mile of Gallatin, Tenn., on the 12th of July next.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 June 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The closing exercises of Mrs. THOMPSON‘s select school for young ladies, will take place at the Presbyterian Church, in this place, on next Wednesday evening, commencing at 7:30 PM. Rev. J. H. GRAY, D. D., of LaGrange, will deliver an appropriate address on the occasion, at the conclusion of which prizes will be awarded the young ladies who excel in the different branches of study. The public are invited to attend.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 June 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Mr. George M. DUGAN, at the depot, Bolivar, has for sale, for less than actual cost, a cotton gin of superior quality, sixty saws, new, perfect and complete; has never been used, and is warranted A. No. 1. A bargain can be had. Call and see for yourself.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 June 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The people of Grand Junction, as well as those of the entire county may justly feel proud of the Stonewall House. It is all that a hotel can be, is full and complete in its proportions, with well furnished rooms, clean beds and excellent accommodations. Mr. P. H. MILLER, late of the Franklin Hotel, Holly Springs, the attentive and accommodating host, will surely make the Stonewall one of the most popular hotels in the South. He understands his business and is liberal enough to meet the views of guests.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 June 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Last Monday a serious accident occurred at Duck Hill, Miss. on the Mississippi Central. At that point trains passed each other, and it appears that on the evening in question, by the carelessness of George JONES, colored, the switch was not properly arranged, which caused the southern and northern trains to collide. The locomotive of the latter train was thrown from the track and turned over, causing the death of the engineer in charge, Mr. Caleb PURSER. Two passenger cars were also thrown from the track. No other damage of a serious nature was sustained. The switch tender has been placed under arrest and will be held to answer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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