1867-03-09: Hogish

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Hogish –

Another rider is up and will run on a straight-out hogish ticket for the penitentiary. The name of this new candidate for cheap boarding house favors is Henry FERGUSON, and he hails from the neighborhood of “Sunny Side.” Henry, it seems, in attempting to shoot a blackbird with an old English musket – half ounce ball – accidentally killed a very fine hog! Unfortunately for him, the owner of the same porker was in close proximity to the scene, and he forthwith pounced upon the unlucky marksman and brought him before Esquire BOYLE, who in default of $2,000 bail sent him to the “cheap boarding house” of Hardeman county, where he will remain until the case is investigated by the Circuit Court.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 09 March 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-03-09: HODGE Sent to Prison

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Gone Up –

Stanton HODGE, colored, convicted of stealing a favorite bottle filled with favorite whisky from the Brilliant Saloon, has gone up to Nashville. Sheriff MCCARLEY, always clever and obliging, escorted the a fore mentioned lover of the ardent to his rooms in Brownlow’s hotel, where ,we presume, he will remain for the space of three years.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 09 March 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-03-09: Plan for the New Court House

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The new court-house, according to the plan and specifications submitted to the commissioners by the architects, Messrs. Willis & Sloan, of Memphis, represent the building to be 53 by 72 feet and 9 inches. There will be six offices, with 11 feet story, in the lower story, of good size, with spacious passages and stairway to the upper story and court room, which will be 49-1/2 by 53 feet in the clear, and 23 feet high.

On the same floor are two jury rooms, 15 by 18 feet, and 10 feet high, over which there is to be a gallery the entire breadth of the building. The roof of the building is to be of tin, which standing groove – to be well painted, and the whole to be surmounted by a handsome cupola, arranged for a town clock or bell. The main front will be on the west side of the building, with a portico, piers and stone cornice. Between the windows there are to be pilasters projecting four inches, with suitable capitals; the whole, presenting a beautiful appearance.

We understand the drawings are highly approved by all who have examined them and as they are on exhibition at the County Clerk’s office, we hope the good people of Hardeman county, and especially the magistrates, will call and examine the plans and specifications, and be prepared to act promptly at our April Quarterly Court, and give us what we so much need – a substantial court-house, all with the modern improvements.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 09 March 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-03-02: Circuit Court

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This court, Judge W. P. BOND, presiding, has been in session during the present week and owing to the large amount of business to be transacted, drew thither from day-to-day a large concourse of interested parties and spectators. Among the members of the bar in attendance we noticed the following distinguished gentlemen: W. F. TALLEY, Attorney General; Messrs. Humphreys and Pulliam of Somerville; Thomas R. SMITH, of Memphis; Alex CAMPBELL, of Jackson; Calvin JONES, H. C. MOORMAN; Thomas AVERY, Memphis; and William H. STEPHENS. The case of the State vs. Cross was continued until the next term of the court, the defendant showing that he was not ready for trial, owing to the absence of important witnesses; the case of the State vs. Parks was also continued. The following are the names of the Grand Jurors: Milton CROSS, foreman, William NUCKOLLS, B. F. USSERY, R. S. CARTER, V. TREESE, J. B. WILKINSON, Robert CLINTON, John CRAWFORD, Thomas E. MCCLENDON, Burrel SAULS, W. S. CARSON, W. R. HOWELL, John W. WILKES; B. F. MYERS, officer. The court will probably adjourn on next Monday; however, there are a number of very important cases pending, one of which, by change of venue, was brought up from Shelby county and involves the settlement of $30,000.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 02 March 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-03-02: The New Court House

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Up to the present time two designs have been furnished the commissioners for the new court-house. During the present week, Mr. Joseph WILLIS, of the firm Willis & Sloan, architects, Memphis, accompanied by Mr. C. R. TRIGG, contractor and builder, from the same city, was in town and exhibited to the commissioners a design drawn expressly for the purposes and which we are pleased to say meets the decided approbation of all who have seen it.

The design is certainly an improvement upon anything of the kind we have ever seen, and should the court-house be constructed according to it and the accompanying specifications, it will be the handsomest county edifice to be found in the entire State. For convenience, and adaptability the interior of the building will be a match for the symmetrical front and end elevations, and will contain on the ground floor offices for the Clerk of the County Court, Sheriff, Register, Treasurer and Circuit Court, also a jury room, with fire-proof vaults attached to the office of the County Court Clerk and Register; while the main court room, second floor, will be elegantly arranged for the accommodation of judge, jury, lawyers and audience; having two jury rooms – to the right and left of the stairway landing – over which will be a gallery, with raised seats, giving ample room for all necessary purposes.

One very important feature in the design, and one which must at once strike the observer as highly preferable to all others, is that the stairway leading from the lower floor is one continuous, winding flight into the gallery, and is so arranged that those who occupy that portion of the house will not have to go through or disturb the court room. The design, we suppose, will be found at the hut in which the Honorable Judge of the Circuit Court has been so nearly suffocated in during the past week, and should be seen by all who admire beautiful architecture. We hope the plan will be accepted, and the building put up in strict keeping with the specifications already furnished. Hardeman county should have a temple of justice in keeping with her wealth and intelligence; and as a court-house has to be built, let us have one that will be an ornament to the town, and a source of pride to the people of the county. A good article is always the cheapest, even if it does cost more to possess it.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 02 March 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-01-05: Hardeman County Officials

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Following list of officials in Hardeman County, Tennessee as of January 1867.

Chancery Court

Court meets 3rd Monday in September and March.

John W. HARRIS, of Somerville Chancellor
Francis FENTRESS
 Clerk and Master

 

Circuit Court

Court meets 1st Monday in February, June and October

W. P. BOND  Judge 
 T. B. MCDOWELL  Clerk

 

 County Officers

Court meets 1st Monday in each month.

John H. BILLS Chairman County Court
J. B. HARRIS Clerk
R. G. CRAWFORD Deputy Clerk
B. ANDERSON Register
Joseph WATSON Trustee
J. A. PIPKIN Tax Collector
W. W. MCCARLEY Sheriff
J. H. GROVES Coroner
William NUCKOLLS Ranger
P. M. CRAWFORD County Surveyer
Moses TAYLOR Jailer
John R. BYNUM Standard Keeper

 

Federal Officers

James PYBASS Assessor of Internal Revenue
T. G. PATRICK Collector of Direct Taxes
James PYBASS Post Master
Dr. H. BLACK U.S. Revenue Collector
John D. USSERY Agent Freedmen’s Bureau

 

Corporation Officers

T. B. MCDOWELL Mayor
L. B. ADAMS Recorder
A. J. MOORE Constable

 

Aldermen

E. P. MCNEAL
R. S. HARDY
L. B. ADAMS
John A. BAKER
James PYBASS
R. G. CRAWFORD

 

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 05 Jan. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-02-23: What’s Up with the Mail

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What’s up? Have the mail agents lost all care for the valuable packages entrusted to them? We never get a mail here on Monday mornings although the train from the south passes this point Sunday nights as regular as clock-work; and it often happens that no mail matter arrives at the Bolivar post office for two or three days at a time. Does the fault rest with the distributing agent at the Junction? It is to be hoped that some one of Uncle Sam’s chosen pets will look into the loose way in which mails are handled on the Mississippi Central Railroad, for it is an actual hardship the way Hardeman county people are treated as respects their papers and correspondence.

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

1867-02-23: Mysterious Dr. Wilson

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A fellow of rather good looking appearance, ready tongue and a powerful memory, calling himself “Dr. Wilson,” came among us a few days ago and left for parts unknown. His landlord would like for him to remit $25 board bill; several of our merchants would also feel gratified if Wilson’s memory would serve him, as they are not disposed to credit a man who is going to Texas – especially if the account had to run as long and as fast as the man that made it! Come back, come back across the stormy road, and pay Doctor Black your board.

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

1867-02-23: Fugitive PARKS Captured in Illinois

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W. H. PARKS, who killed William RAINEY at Saulsbury last January one year ago, and who bound over in the sum of $3,000, it will be remembered, betook himself to a colder climate, and was bidding fair to leave his bondsmen in rather an unpleasant plight, was a short time since, captured in the southern part of Illinois and recommitted to jail in this place. To our fellow citizen, John B. RUFFIN, belongs the mead of honor, he having undertaken, and successfully too, the arduous and difficult task of bringing the refugee to justice. We suppose that Parks’ trial will transpire during the coming week.

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

1867-01-26: The Proposed Monument

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To the relatives and friends of the Confederate dead;

Again the people of Hardeman county are called upon to give something, and that speedily, for the erection of a monument to the memory of our fallen friends and brothers. Several offers have been made lately to take the contract of putting up the Monument, and we only wait to see if our people will respond and contribute to the work. Bolivar, Saulsbury, and District 16, (and a few scattering contributions from individuals) are the only parts of the county which have taken action. Miss Mollie ELLIOTT of Saulsbury, Rev. L. H. SAVAGE and Mr. David MCKINNIE have done noble work with the lists sent them.

Will not some friends of the project from each district of the county do what they can in the next three weeks, for by the last of next month we expect to make arrangements for having the work done, as an agent of a house in Jackson, Tenn., and one from Paducah, Ky., will come here between the 20th and last of the month, prepared to take the contract. We cannot put up a nice, substantial Monument for less than from thirty-five hundred to four thousand dollars, as designs have been examined and inquiries made with a view to find out the price. Two thousand dollars is the amount now on hand, and if the people of the county will do no more, we will use that and put up what we can, though it is barely possible to make that suffice for the most inferior work of the kind.

Let some man, or committee of men, in each district, send in a list of the dead from his district without delay, giving the regiment if possible, and place and time of death. Let all who are friends to the object, do what they can in the next three weeks.
Bolivar, January 25, 1867.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 26 Jan. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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