The ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new Court House of Hardeman county, on last Wednesday, 26th inst., as performed by the Masonic fraternity, was quite interesting and imposing. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather a large crowd of persons, many of whom were ladies, assembled to witness the proceedings, while many masons of neighboring lodges were present to assist the officers of Clinton Lodge in their interesting and pleasant duties. At eleven o’clock the procession moved from the Lodge room to the Square, where the new building is being erected. Upon arriving at the place a hollow square was formed around the northeast corner of the foundation of the proposed building. While the officers of the Lodge took their places on the platform erected around and about the stone. After an eloquent and impressive prayer by Rev. W. C. WILKERSON, D.G. chaplain, the W.M., L. B. ADAMS, with the assistance of D.G.M., T. B. MCDOWELL, S.W., J. C. FLEMING, J.W., W. C. GRAY, and Chief Architect, WILLIS, proceeded to the adjustment of the new corner stone and pronounced it “square, level and plumb.” This stone is about two feet square and is of marble, and was prepared in Memphis under the direction of Mr. WILLIS, at the request of the Clinton Lodge, expressly for the occasion. After the stone had been properly adjusted, the W.M. proceeded to deposit in the receptacle prepared for such, a solid silver plate, on which was beautifully engraved the following inscription.

THIS CORNER STONE WAS LAID BY CLINTON LODGE, NO. 54, F.A.M.,
Nov. 26th, A.D., 1867, A. L.5867
OFFICERS:
L. B. ADAMS, W.M. – J. C. FLEMING, S.W. – W. C. GRAY, J.W.
Building Committee:
E. P. MCNEAL, Chairman
J. H. BILLSP. T. JONESE. G. COLEMAN
Architects and Builders:
WILLIS, SLOAN AND TRIGG
D. I. WELLS, Eng.

Next was a glass jar, hermetically sealed, containing a copy of the Bolivar Bulletin, of the 23d, inst., National Intelligencer, 20th inst., Knoxville Free Press, 20th inst., McLane’s Almanac for 1867, By Laws of Clinton Lodge No. 54, a short history of Clinton Lodge from its organization to the present day, with a list of its officers from year to year. A memorandum or history of the town of Bolivar, showing when it was founded, the date of its incorporation, the number of inhabitants, churches, schools, lawyers, doctors, merchants, blacksmiths, etc.; also giving an account of the destruction of the old Court House by Gen. STURGIS, of the Federal army in 1864. Also a number of coins bearing date of this year. The deposits having been made, wine, corn and oil were there poured upon the Stone and it was sealed, after which Rev. W. C. GRAY A.M., of this place was introduced to the audience and delivered a most beautiful, eloquent and appropriate address (which we publish today) at the close of the address the ceremonies were concluded with the Benediction and the procession returned to the Lodge Room while the citizens dispersed seemingly well pleased with what they had seen and heard.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 30 Nov. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

 

W. C. GRAY, M.E.H.P.; J. C. FLEMING, E.K.; J. M. RICHARDSON, E.S.; J. R. BYNUM, C.H.; W. C. DORION, P.S.; A. P. TILLER, R.A.C.; John WARREN, M. of 3rd V.; James TOONE, Jr., M. of 2nd V.; Isaac BAKER, M. of 1st V.; W. S. BROOKS, Secretary; John H. BILLS, Treasurer; John T. GRAHAM, Tyler.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 21 Dec. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

James C. FLEMING, W.M.; James M. RICHARDSON, S.W.; W. C. DORION, J.W.; W. S. BROOKS, Secretary; John H. BILLS, Treasurer; John R. BYNUM, S.D.; Isaac BAKER, J.D.; John KINNEY and A. P. TILLER, Stewards; John T. GRAHAM, Tyler.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 21 Dec. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Last week it was our pleasure, in company with friend MCCARLEY, to visit the thriving town of Saulsbury. While there we were honored with the attentions of the good hearted gentlemen who compose the “Saulsbury Cornet Band,” and had an opportunity of listening to the “harmonious sounds” that issued from their beautiful instruments. The Band is composed of the following persons: T. C. SPRIGHT, president; J. K. GLENN, leader; M. G. HALL, secretary; W. J. HALL, H. E. HALL, Blake HENDERSON, William LOUIS, Matthew MOORE, Guy SMITH, Fred HART, and Daniel ELLIOTT, all of whom are duly infused with the spirit of kindness and liberality so well known to pervade the excellent community of the locality above spoken of.

While in Saulsbury, for the first time, we were made aware of the large amount of business transacted there, and learned from an unquestionable source, that the books of the M&C R.R. would show that more freight was shipped from and to that point that any other between Memphis and Huntsville, Ala. As we were treated so kindly by the Saulsburians, we intend to call again, and hope that they will remember us when in Bolivar – our latch-string is on the outside of “ye sanctum” door.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 21 Dec. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Robert CARTMELL and J. R. WOOLFOLK, of Jackson, Tenn., a day or so-ago, got into a difficulty in that place, during the course of which the former threw a brick, which struck the latter gentleman upon the head, causing his death the following day.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 21 Dec. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <>

The plan of this magnificent structure was drawn by the contractors, Joseph WILLIS and F. SLOAN, architects, of Memphis, Tenn. The masonry executed by C. R. TRIGG, of Memphis. The entire cost of the building is set down at $25,000. Work was commenced on the foundation the third Tuesday in October, 1867, and the structure is to be completed by the first day of January, 1869. Length of the building, north and south, 72 feet 9 inches; width, east and west, 53 feet; height of walll 50 feet, to eves; height of dome, 35 feet.

The Board of Commissioners, appointed by the County Court, and whose business it is to superintend the work is composed of the following persons: J. H. BILLS, E. P. MCNEAL, P. T. JONES and E. G COLEMAN. The necessity of building this Hall of Justice was occasioned by the wantonness of a Federal General named STURGIS, and the troops under his command, who burned all the buildings on the public square on the 5th day of May, 1864, during the civil war that raged between the people of the Southern and those of the Northern States.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 23 Nov. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

From an announcement which appears elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin, it will be seen that W. W. MCCARLEY, esq., has responded to the call made upon him last week by a number of his friends, and is a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Hardeman county. It is to be hoped that the gentleman will overcome all opposition, should there be any, for surely he is the man for the place. We know that our people appreciate the services of a good and true officer, and hence we are lead to believe that the present worthy Sheriff will be retained.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 23 Nov. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

We are authorized to announce that the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new Court House will be performed by the Masonic fraternity of this place, on next Tuesday, the 26th inst. We doubt not the affair will be imposing, and will well repay our readers for their attendance on that occasion. Elsewhere we give a description of the building, its dimensions, cost, etc.

The following named gentlemen compose the committee of arrangements on the part of Clinton Lodge No. 54, F. & A. M.: Capt. J. M. RICHARDSON, A. P. TILLER, and G. W. SWINEBROAD, who are using every exertion to have everything in readiness for the occasion. Gen. Albert PIKE is expected to be here. Rev. W. C. GRAY has been selected as the Orator of the Day.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 23 Nov. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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John H. BILLS, chairman.

A. H. ROSE and J. B. FAWCETT, quorum justices.

The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman at its November term, 1867;

William A. MOORE, the executor appointed in will of E. A. NEWBILL, dec’d, duly qualified and received letters testamentary.

W. L. THOMPSON appointed adm’r on the estate of J. E. V. LITTRELL, dec’d.

Pitser MILLER, appointed adm’r on the estate of Ally THRESHER, dec’d.

J. B. FRANKLIN appointed adm’r on the estate of George W. MINTER, dec’d.

James B. BRINT appointed guardian of Sarah F., Alice, and Willie POWELL.

Alvin BISHOP appointed guardian of W. S., J. C., and Emily SIMPSON.

James P. FERGUSON appointed guardian of Andrew V. FERGUSON.

P. M. CRAWFORD appointed guardian of Louisa C. FERGUSON.

P. M. CRAWFORD appointed guardian of James, Samuel, and Susan LANIER.

W. D. MAULDIN appointed guardian of Lizzie G., Exer L., George W., Ida W., and Willie BROWN.

William SMITH renewed his bond as guardian of the heirs of James SMITH, dec’d.

Order binding Robert GRAHAM, colored child, to G. W. GRAHAM.

Order authorizing Mrs. Francis SIMPSON to erect or establish a public ferry.

Order requiring all persons hereafter applying to have children bound to them, to bring the child or children into open court.

Order allowing N. A. D. BRYANT, adm’r of the estate of J. W. INGRAM, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing William LAX, adm’r of W. P. INGRAM, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order judgement, debt, interest and cost in case of J. B. HARRIS, C. & M. , vs. P. M. DERRYBERRY.

One Jury of View and seven appointments of Overseers of Roads.

Order accepting resignation of J. R. ROBERTSON, adm’r of estate of A. T. ROBERTSON, dec’d, and appointing W. A. MCDONALD in his stead.

Order guardian adlitem in case of N. H. WHITEHORN et al vs. heirs of J. O. MOHUNDRO, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Nancy WHITEHORN.

Order allowing W. H. TODD, adm’r of J. H. RAINS, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order pro confesso and order guardian adlitem in case of Rebecca FITZHUGH et al vs. Charles E. POLK et al.

Order appointing commissioners to divide the lands of Ann E. FITZHUGH, dec’d, among her heirs.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Elizabeth MAYFIELD, Mary A. HAMER, and Eliza P. FORBES filed and approved.

A pro rata statement of the insolvent estate of James O. MOHUNDRO, dec’d, presented, approved, and amounts due creditors ordered to be paid according to same.

Order guardian adlitem in case of William VAUGHAN and wife vs. W. F. HERRIMAN et al.

Order appointing commissioners to divide land of Joseph HERRIMAN, dec’d.

Order pro confesso, guardian adlitem and reference in case of Annie GAUGH et al vs. J. W. GAUGH et al.

Order reference and renewell in case of H. C. KNOWLTON vs. B. A. NEWLAND et al.

Order pro confesso and reference in case of Rebecca SMALLY et al vs. J. C. TILTON.

Order pro confesso, guardian adlitem and reference in case of Abel STEWART vs. heirs of Whitson STEWART, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of T. L. ROSS vs. E. S. HICKS et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of J. H. ROBINSON vs. Arthur PEARCE.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of James L. CRAIG vs. Alfred T. CRAIG et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of D. F. HAM et al vs. J. A. FLEET et al.

Order pro confesso and reference in case of B. F. DAVIS, adm’r, et al vs. Nancy COWAN et al.

Order pro confesso in case of Richard TALLY et al vs. heirs of R. J. Fortner, dec’d.

Order reference in case of T. E. MCCLENDON et al vs. Charles PHILIPS.

Order sale lands belonging to estates of Jesse GAUGH, dec’d, Whitson STEWART, dec’d, E. M. HICKS, dec’d, Andrew CRAIG, dec’d, M. J. MOORE, dec’d, Caroline FLEET, dec’d, Henry DAVIS, dec’d, R. J. FORTNER, dec’d, Braddock FOSTER, dec’d, and Jacob MCCLENDON, dec’d.

Order sale town lots belonging to the estates of E. O. HUMPHREY, dec’d, and Aquillar CARRUTH, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of C. and R. MCGUIRE, dec’d, L. JOHNSON, dec’d, and D. D. BERRY, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Rebecca SMALLY, dec’d.

Report commissioners appointed to assign dower unto Eleanor MOORE filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Report sale land belonging to estate Etheldrid DANIEL, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchaser.

Report sale land belonging to estate of E. L. NEARIN, dec’d, filed and confirmed as to part, and order for biddings to remain open on balance until next term.

Order to pay the widow and adm’r of William CUMMINGS, dec’d.

Order requiring all persons having apprentices bound to them to renew their bonds every two years.

Order continuing A. H. ROSE as special administrator of estate of G. W. IRVIN, dec’d.

The following settlements, inventories, etc., presented and approved, to wit:

A settlement with A. HARVEY, adm’r estate N. N. and E. NEW, dec’d.

A settlement with James PANKEY, adm’r estate George M. WILLIAMS, dec’d.

A settlement with E. REAVES, adm’r estate H. J. MCKINNIE, dec’d.

A settlement with J. B. COMER, adm’r estate Ann COMER, dec’d.

A settlement with D. JOHNSON, adm’r estate Bryant JOHNSON, dec’d.

A settlement with W. MCKINNIE, adm’r estate D. MCKINNIE.

A settlement with C. and J. A. COX, adm’r estate Eli COX, dec’d.

A settlement with A. P. MOORE, guardian of H. M. DURHAM.

A settlement with Thomas C. JONES, guardian of Octavia POLK, Jr.

A settlement with W. M. NORMENT, guardian of Mrs. B. A. HARRIS, dec’d.

A settlement with J. B. SIMMONS, guardian of WORRELL heirs.

A settlement with C. H. CAMPBELL, guardian of M. J. CAMPBELL.

A settlement with I. N. CAMPBELL, guardian of E. A. and J. J. CAMPBELL.

An inventory estate George M. WILLIAMS, dec’d, by James PANKEY, adm’r.

An inventory estate Zella THOMAS, dec’d, by B. THOMAS, adm’r.

An inventory estate S. DUDLEY, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, ex’r.

An account sales estate S. DUDLEY, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, ex’r.

An account sales estate G. M. WILLIAMS, dec’d by J. PANKEY, adm’r.

An account sales estate David CHEARS, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, adm’r.

An account sales property Octavia POLK, Jr., by T. C. JONES, guardian.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 23 Nov. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Masonic Resolutions Adopted Relative to the Death of Members of Whiteville Lodge, No. 143

Brother Wiley T. DODSON, a young man full of promise and possessed of many virtues, died Nov. 4, 1861, of disease contracted in camp.

Brother Joseph F. ALLEN, called, as he believed by duty, left home and the practice of his profession, early enlisted in the army of the South, and met his end faithfully discharging his duty as a soldier at Brittain’s Lane, Sept., 1862.

Brother Richard J. NEELY, a man kind and sympathetic by nature, endeared most tenderly to many friends, most dearly beloved by his family, died in the midst of family and friends, May 19th, 1862, of disease contracted in the army. He felt prepared and departed in peace and hope.

Brother W. D. IRLY, upon whom friends and brethren looked with much hope of future usefulness to the Lodge and society, fell mortally wounded at Murfreesboro, on the 27th of Dec., 1862.

Brother John T. WOOD, first a soldier in the war between the United States and Mexico, again in the army of the late rebellion, a man of virtue, fondly beloved by family and friends, returned home pressed down by disease, which in its ravages could not be staid by the hands of affection or skill of the medical profession, died a christian November 3, 1863.

Brother I. T. CREWS, a kind husband, affectionate farther, a generous friend and neighbor, a christian and true mason, sleeps near Oxford, Miss., where he was placed by comrades deeply mourning his loss. He fell mortally wounded in a fight neat Abbyville, Miss., Sept 1864. (His remains since removed to the family burying ground)

Brother John C. BOYD, the kind companion of a young wife, a beloved father, a good and true mason, respected by many friends, sleeps in a soldier’s grave near Columbia, Tenn., where he met his death discharging his duty as such.
Peace to their sacred dust; they sleep in safety, watched over by Him whose eye never sleepth.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 16 Nov. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.