Last Wednesday night about 10:30 o’clock, a destructive fire occurred in Grand Junction, which consumed the row of houses just east of the Stonewall House and fronting the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. Four houses were totally consumed together with their contents. The loss is estimated at $6,000, partially covered by insurance. The fire is said to have originated from a coal oil lamp in the rear room of W. J. WOODS saloon, and had full headway before the alarm was given; the occupants of the building barely escaped with their lives. The flames from the building in which the fire originated spread rapidly to the adjoining houses. QUILLIGAN‘s new two store house, situated just north of the burning houses was in great danger, but escaped the devouring flames. The grocery house of J. R. RUFFIN was consumed. We learn that WOOD‘s loss is fully covered by insurance. This is a terrible reminder of the condition we are in here should a fire break out, and should stimulate property holders and merchants to the speedy formation of a well-organized fire company.

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

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 September term, 1867,

Eleanor MAYFIELD, appointed adm’r on the estate of A. MAYFIELD, dec’d.

Thomas L. DURHAM, appointed guardian of S. C. DURHAM.

Paul T. JONES, appointed guardian of James M. WILLIAMS.

Report sale land, belonging to estate of William CUMMINGS, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Order appointing commissioners to lay off dower of Emily DOYLE.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Jane MARSH, Elizabeth HERRIMAN and Nancy COSBY filed and approved.

Order legitimating and changing names of Ellen WHITFORD and JOHN L. WHITFORD to that of Ellen and John L. MATTHEWS.

Order for E. P. MCNEAL, D. E. DURRETT and Paul T. JONES to sell gold belonging to their wards.

Order for Wiley FORT to sell uncurrent money belonging to this ward, W. T. JONES.

Order writ inquiry to ascertain mental capacity of S. C. DURHAM and report of jury filed and confirmed.

Four overseer of road appointments.

Order guardian adlitem reference and report in case W. J. CARRUTH vs. Emily DOYLE et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of W. H. BLACK, adm’r, et al, vs. A. V. and L. C. FERGUSON.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart dower to Eugenia M. BOWERS filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Order guardian adlitem and order pro confesso in case of T. E. MCCLENDON, et al., vs. Charles PHILIPS et al.

Order an election for constable in district number 11.

Order releasing the estate of B. BRANCH from interest.

Resignation of B. P. ANDERSON, register, tendered and accepted.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Edward CAVNAR, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of E. KIRKLAND, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of John CARRAWAY, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Mary HUGHES, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Francis SMITH, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of T. J. SUMMONS, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of B. BOWERS, dec’d.

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

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Samuel BUNTING, dec’d.

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

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, adm’r estate of M. D. PANKEY, dec’d.

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, adm’r estate of E. O. HUMPHREY, dec’d.

A settlement with John J. GRACE, adm’r estate of J. M. GRACE, dec’d.

A settlement with W. O. and J. A. LANIER, adm’r estate of J. H. LANIER, dec’d.

A settlement with George S. GIBSON, executor estate of W. M. WELCH, dec’d.

A settlement with William SMITH, executor estate of James SMITH, dec’d.

A settlement with A. TURNER, executor estate of George OVERTON, dec’d.

A settlement with J. B. HARRIS, guardian of A. R. and E. R. HARRIS.

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, guardian of J. O. BUNTING.

A settlement with William SMITH, guardian of heirs of James SMITH.

A settlement with R. H. WALTON, guardian of Mary E. WALTON.

A settlement with J. W. WILKS, guardian of L. A. and Ann E. SAMMONS.

An inventory property estate of John DELK, dec’d, by W. K. DELK, adm’r.

An inventory property estate Ann H. ROBINSON, dec’d, by John D. BREWSTER, adm’r.

An inventory property estate Jesse GAUGH, dec’d, by L. S. GAUGH, adm’r.

An account sale property estate George M. BROGDEN, dec’d, by F. T. MYERS, adm’r.

An inventory property of Mattie E. D. LAKE by J. M. MORGAN, guardian.

An inventory property of R. Y. and E. WILLIAMS, by D. E. DURRETT, guardian.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The great revival, which has been going on in this place for nearly three weeks past, and which shook the foundations of old Nick and his angels of darkness, closed last Wednesday night. Never before, since Bolivar was known, has there been any thing of the kind witnessed here. As a result of the good work done, we will state that near one hundred persons professed religion during the revival, a large majority of whom joined the different churches. The revolution made is wonderful – old men and young men who were sinners three weeks ago are now basking ‘neath the sunlight of His smile, having an unfaltering trust within them that time, nor change may never blur.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 07 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Broke His Arm

Willie, son of Rev. W. H. THOMPSON, while skipping along the sidewalk that leads to his father’s residence, last Tuesday evening, fell and broke both the bones in the lower part of one of his arms. He received the attention of Drs. MOORE and TATE, who promptly administered to the little sufferer’s painful wound.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 07 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The different schools of Bolivar will open on Monday next. Bolivar Male Academy, J. Milton HUBBARD, principal, A. W. BLISS, assistant; Bolivar Female Academy, Miss GALLOWAY, principal, Mrs. FENTRESS, assistant; Mrs. Dr. NELSON, teacher of music, Bolivar Select School, Mrs. THOMPSON, principal, Miss SAFFORD, assistant. The former is one of the best schools for boys in the District, while the two latter are devoted to the culture of the female mind and are unsurpassed by any institutions of learning in this division of the State. Let them be well attended.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 31 Aug. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Our friend Francis FENTRESS he who presides with so much satisfaction over the affairs of the Chancery Court Clerk and Master’s office, is entitled to the credit of having produced the first open bole of cotton of the season. On his farm, two miles southeast of this place, on last Saturday, 24th, cotton was opening finely. This is a little ahead of anything we have heard of in Hardeman. Who can beat it?

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 31 Aug. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Proposition

Bolivar is sadly in need of a well organized fire company. Would it not be well to make an effort? Certainly there is enough at stake here even now to warrant such a step. Soon a magnificent court house, costing twenty-five thousand dollars, will be completed, and will actually demand protection from accident or incendiarism, besides, our town is so constructed, especially the business portion, that should a fire break out it would, in our present condition, be next to impossible to arrest a destructive conflagration. Insurance would be lessened to at least one-half, an item alone that would save the cost of an engine the first year. The proposition, from conversation with merchants and property holders, seems to meet with favor. Suppose we take hold of the matter and see what can be done. An organization can be perfected in a very short time; all that is needed is the machine. Who will set the ball in motion?

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 31 Aug. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

From an Indiana exchange we clip the following: A little boy in Kingston was bitten by a mad dog about two weeks ago, and a mad stone was applied to the wound, which was healed. The stone has been in the family fifty-two years. It looks very much like ordinary pumice stone, and would weigh about two or three ounces. It was brought from North Carolina, and is said to have been found in the stomach of an elephant.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 17 Aug. 1867, Page 4. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Bolivar is being supplied with genuine Pittsburg coal at 39 cents per bushel! It is sent here by rail from Cairo. This is a new feature, and one that promises most beneficial results. During last winter, wood commanded at least seven dollars per cord, and at times as much as eight. Those who desire to rid themselves of this heavy tax during the coming winter should lose no time in having their fire places changed, grates put in, and a supply of coal secured. Those who have used coal know its superior advantages over wood, and those who have not, will be convinced of its cheapness on first trial. We learn that several of our citizens are determined to prepare their fireplaces for grates, as they intend to use coal instead of wood.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 17 Aug. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

For over a week just passed Rev. J. H. GARRETT, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, assisted by a number of ministers, has been holding a great revival meeting at Spring Hill camp ground, about three miles south of this place, which has been largely attended both night and day. Last Tuesday night we were on the grounds and saw about twenty-five or thirty mourners around the altar. Much good resulted from the sermons preached, and many, many persons were made to feel the necessity of embracing Christ. The meeting still continues.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 17 Aug. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.