1867-09-14: Court House Cornerstone to be Set

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We learn that C. R. TRIGG, the gentleman who has the contract for doing the brick work on the new court-house, will be in our town next week for the purpose of commencing work on the foundation of the long needed structure. It will be his purpose to lay the foundation and raise the walls to the first floor this fall, and to complete the same next spring or summer. Mashburn & Co. have 260,000 brick ready for delivery, and will burn another kiln this fall. The architect’s estimate calls for 500,000 brick.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: M & C RR Collision

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We are reliably informed that a collision occurred on the Memphis and Charleston railroad a short distance west of LaGrange, on last Thursday evening, between a freight and construction train. No one was injured by the accident, though the locomotives were terribly smashed up. The engineers and firemen saved their lives by jumping off the engines before the two trains came together.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: Watermelons Lifted

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Last Thursday night a covetous freedman named Jerry broke into the barber shop of Dick MOORE and helped himself to a large number of delicious watermelons. Jerry thought that he had a right to confiscate a few of the “coolers” for the benefit of his loyal stomach.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: MULLALY Called as Pastor

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We learn that Rev. Francis P. MULLALY, a minister of distinction, has accepted a call to become pastor of the Presbyterian Church in  this place. Mr. MULLALY is expected in about two weeks. From what we hear of his abilities, we congratulate our citizens on securing his services. Mr. MULLALY is a brother of the talented editor of the Metropolitan Record.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: County Register Resigns

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Resigned
B. P. ANDERSON, Register of Hardeman county, tendered his resignation to the last County Court, which was accepted, and will take effect at the next session of said Court. The office is a responsible one, and we hope the Court, before whom the election to fill the vacancy is to be held, will succeed in selecting a good and responsible man. We suppose there will be several aspirants for the position.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1866-06-30: R. W. SMITH Estate

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Insolvent Notice

Having this 27th day of June, 1866, suggested the insolvency of the estate of R. W. SMITH, dec’d to the County Court Clerk of Hardeman County, Tennessee. Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims againsst said estate to file them with said Clerk on or before the 27th of December, 1866. Duly probated as the law requires for prorata distribution, or they will be forever barred in law and equity. This 27th June, 1866.

R. E. SMITH, adm’r

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 30 June 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: Soldiers Riot in Nashville

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A day or two ago a whiskey shop in Nashville was completely demolished by drunken soldiers. The rioters were arrested.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: Yellow Fever On Rise

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This fearful disease is prevailing to an alarming extent in nearly all of the towns and cities bordering on the Gulf. Galveston is actually being de-populated, while the deaths from the disease in New Orleans and Pensacola are frightfully on the increase. Sixty-three deaths occurred in New Orleans from yellow fever on the 11th. Quarantine regulations are rigidly enforced at Natchez on the Mississippi river. The disease seems to be on the increase at all infected points.

Rigid quarantine measures are enforced at Memphis against all boats and persons coming from New Orleans, as a preventative against the yellow fever.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: First Bale Cotton Picked

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W. W. CASSLEBERY, resident of New Castle, neighborhood, informs us that he has a bale of cotton picked and ready of ginning.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: Major HARTMUS Shot

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Last Wednesday, in Jackson, a most diabolical outrage was perpetrated upon Major HARTMUS, a merchant of that place, and who is a most estimable citizen and highly esteemed gentleman. Three of Brownlow’s militia, as we learn, met him on the street and proceeded to divest him of his valuables and arms. As soon as the Major had given up his pistol, he was fired upon by one of the miserable scamps, and it is feared mortally wounded. The shot took effect in his left side and passed through his body, coming out near the right hip joint. As soon as the shot was fired the “loyal” miscreants fled. The citizens endeavored to arrest them, but up to this time their whereabouts are unknown. The affair occasioned much excitement in Jackson, and is looked upon as being a most heinous crime against all laws, human or divine. In the name of God how long are the peaceable citizens of Tennessee to remain subject to the whims and caprices of such men? Is there no peace for us? Who will put a stop to such terrible outrages?

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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