1886-01-29: Engineer Ruffin Killed in Train Wreck

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Railroad Accident

On Monday night the southbound passenger train on the Illinois Central railroad was wrecked eighteen miles south of Holly Springs, Mississippi, near Abbeville, and the engineer, Wm. RUFFIN, so of Mr. Brooks RUFFIN, of Toone, killed. The accident occurred on a long trestle, and the engine, mail, baggage and smoking cars were derailed and precipitated into the water beneath. The unfortunate engineer was caught between the engine and tender and held up to his neck in the cold water several hours before he could be extricated, during which time he bore his suffering with fortitude and calmly gave direction to those who were endeavoring to relieve him. He was conscious of the fact that there was no hope for his life, and died soon after he was released. Mr. RUFFIN, here in this county where he was raised, was highly esteemed, and was universally popular on the road. He was a good engineer and a careful man. The wreck was one of the most serious that have occurred on this road, and was caused by a rail being tore up and placed across the track by some fiend in human guise. The wonder is that a large number of passengers and train men were not killed.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 29 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-29: C. J. Rogers & Co.

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C. J. ROGERS & Co., the enterprising marble firm at Grand Junction is now working the largest force they have ever employed, and all on full time, and they are not up with their orders. They have every facility for doing fine work that any city can claim, and they have the advantage in prices. We know whereof we speak when we say that no firm can surpass them in workmanship or design, and they can compete with any in prices.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 29 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-22: Asylum Building Committee Selected

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Messrs. John R. GODWIN of Memphis, A. W. BROCKWAY of Brownsville, and Austin MILLER of Bolivar have been selected as the building committee for the West Tennessee Asylum for the Insane. This is an admirable committeee, and one which will see that the work is well and speedily done. No doubt the building committee will commence, at once, to set out shade trees, and build suitable fences, and otherwise beautify the grounds.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 22 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-22: Local News This Week

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Local news this week:
Sheriff Yopp, is confined at home sick.

Trade in Bolivar has been dull during the bad weather. The roads of the county are in a bad fix.

The new mayor of Bolivar, is all puffed up, and congratulations are still pouring in upon him.

Several cases of pneumonia are reported from the Toone neighborhood. There have been no deaths reported.

The Opera House is finished all but putting in the curtains, seats, and painting.

Rev. R. P. Smith preached to a large and attentive audiences at the Cumberland Presbyterian church last Sunday morning and evening.

Dr. B. F. Baird has moved from Hickory Valley to New Castle, where he will engage in the practice of his profession.

We are in receipt of a card from Rev. W. G. Keady, announcing the safe arrival of himself and family in Cynthiana, Kentucky, their new home.

Mr C. M. BLACK has purchased the grocery business of Dr. B. F. BAIRD, at Hickory Valley, and will continue the business at the same stand.

Miss. Amelia DUGAN, of Jackson, was visiting in Bolivar last week.

Capt. R. H. WOOD returned on Tuesday last, from a visit to relatives in Middle Tennessee.

W. S. HORNSBY was in Cairo, last week arranging to receive fresh fish regularly for this market.

Dr. W. L. BAIRD, of Hickory Valley, was in Bolivar on Tuesday, and called on us. Dr. BAIRD is a good physician, and a clever gentleman, and it is always our pleasure to meet him.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 22 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-15: Dr. Waddell Moves to Union City

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Dr. A. P. WADDELL and family, have gone to Union City, where they will make their future home. The Doctor and his estimable wife, have lived at Whiteville in this county for the last 30 years, and there they raised their large and interesting family of children. No family was ever more highly esteemed, and no clever people ever lived anywhere. Dr. WADDELL is an excellent physician, and we understand will do a select practice in his new home.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-15: Esq. Macon Goes to Texas

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Esquire Bailey MACON, and family left for Texas this week. Esq’r MACON is a good citizen, and we dislike to see our good people leaving our county, but we hope he will be prosperous and happy in his new home.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-15: Jones Purchases New Home

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Mrs. Mary K. JONES, wife of Paul T. JONES, has purchased of O. B. POLK, Esq., the brick residence south of the county jail, known as the L. B. ADAMS place. [Later the home] caught fire in the rear from a defective flue, and it was only with prompt and earnest work that the building was saved.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-15: Ice Houses Filled

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The ice houses about Bolivar were filled with good, solid ice this week. All the ice put up will measure over 4 inches in thickness. Skating and putting up ice, are about the only vocations which seems to be pushed vigorously just about this time. No better time for both was ever known in the history of this country.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-08: Rev. Keady Leaving for Kentucky Call

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The Rev. W. G. KEADY, having determined to accept the call of the Presbyterian church at Cynthiana, Kentucky, will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday next. We regret that Mr. KEADY feels it his duty to leave Bolivar where he and his family are so much beloved for their true christian graces. He is a learned divine, and one of the closest reasoners we have ever heard in the pulpit, here or elsewhere. His church, and the people of Bolivar will miss him and his interesting family, and the prayers of the Christians of this community will follow them wherever they may go.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-08: Bolivar Chosen for Asylum Location

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The Asylum Located
As most of the readers of the Bulletin already know, the Asylum for the Insane for West Tennessee, has been located by the Commissioners, appointed by the Legislature, on the Paul T. JONES place, two and one half miles west of Bolivar. The selection was made by the unanimous vote of the Commission, which shows that they had no difficult in arriving at the conclusion that the Jones site was the most suitable in West Tennessee… Near the Jones site is a beautiful lake, fed by three large springs, which affords at least 250,000 gallons per day, of as pure water as West Tennessee can boast of.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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