1867-03-16: “Lock” Scam in Grand Junction

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The Lock as is a Lock –

It is not often that we have to chronicle the misdeeds of evil doers in Hardeman, simply because an item of this kind seldom occurs, but now we have got hold of a “live local” event – one that smacks of “the city style.” It is this: Several days ago a squad of well-dressed, oily-tongued, good-looking men arrived at the delectable “city” of Grand Junction, and readily worked their way into a position not to be envied by those who “earn their living by the sweat of the brow.” They were “sharpers” of the true type – discovered an opening and immediately set about “raising the wind.”

Approaching an “unsophisticated gentleman” from the country who had more money than brains, one of the party exhibited to his gaze a very simple looking padlock, and proposed to be a small sum of money that it could not be unlocked; the bet was made to the tune of $460. Quick as thought another lock – a dead-lock, we should say, because it was cast as solid as iron could make it – was produced, and the one first exhibited spirited out of sight. “Greeny” lost his money, and the party retired to a private spot to divide the spoils of their first (?) exploit in Grand Junction.

Subsequently the “game” was tried again, but luckily for the cause of justice, miscarried. This led to inquiries, and our efficient sheriff, W. W. MCCARLEY, being on the ground, forthwith “set his triggers” for the capture of the “birds,” who as might be expected, made themselves remarkably scarce. However, through the valuable aid of Mr. James R. RUFFIN, a citizen of the place, one of the “chucks,” answering to the name of W. H. TODD, and who claims to be a resident of Cincinnati, was arrested, and after having a hearing before C. H. ANDERSON, Esq., was lodged in jail at this place, to answer charges before the Circuit Court.

Accused is a prepossessing looking individual, and, if guilty of the charges preferred against him, certainly belies his appearance. We have heard that it is not an unfrequent thing for “sharpers” to visit Grand Junction, and are unable to answer the universal query, “why are arrests not more often made?” We hope our sheriff will appoint a special deputy for that locality, as it is useless to expect civilians to arrest offenders of the class spoken of.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 16 March 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-03-16: Hunkidori

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Hunkidori –

Wide awake J. R. BYNUM has succeeded in making lightning connection with the depot, and is prepared to attack the battery of George M. Dugan on all occasions. Persons who desire to transmit telegrams should call on BYNUM as he has “der machine” in working order, and proposed to accommodate the public, or “any other man.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 16 March 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-03-16: Colored Schools

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Directors of sub-districts and Boards of civil districts are required to organize a colored school when the district contains over twenty-five colored children of school age. Colored men will not be eligible to office as school directors. In any district where the average monthly attendance at the colored school falls below fifteen, it is made the duty of the Directors to close it for a period not exceeding five months; but the quota of the school fund belonging to such children cannot be alienated to any other purpose.

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

1867-03-16: Heavy Snow in Hardeman County

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Once in Twenty Four Years –

On last Wednesday, 13th March 1867, a heavy snow storm visited this section, and covered the ground to the depth of an inch. At night ice formed to the thickness of 2-1/2 inches. This is the first time such a spell of weather has visited Hardeman so late in the season since 1843, on which occasion snow fell sufficient to cover the ground.

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

 

1867-03-16: County Court Proceedings

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John H. BILLS, Chairman, presiding, A. H. ROSE, Quorum Justice; and R. S. CARTER, Quorum Justice pro tem.

The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman county, at its March term, 1867.

W. F. MYERS appointed administrator on the estate of Thomas T. HARRISON, dec’d.

Thomas H. HARRIS appointed guardian to James T. HARRIS.

A. J. OVERTON appointed guardian to Amanda C. HUMBLE.

Order binding Jim, Bob, Maria and Burrell YOPP, colored children, unto W. T. YOPP.

Order binding Henry HULL, a colored child, unto George NAILOR.

Order binding Susan, Wallace, Wilson and Henry FORBES, colored children, unto R. L. FORBES.

The last Will and Testament of James WOOD, presented and probated; R. H. WOOD, executor.

Report of commissioners appointed to divide lands of R. C. HARDWICK and GRAMPS‘ heirs filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Report of sale of land belonging to the estate of Colbert LUTTRELL, deceased, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.

Report of sale of town lot, belonging to the estate of W. T. POTTER, deceased, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Report of sale of land belonging to the estate of M. H. LAKE, deceased, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to the purchasers.

Report of sale of land belonging to the estate of Alsey DEAN, deceased, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to the purchasers.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of W. F. AYERS, deceased, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to the purchasers.

Order to pay administrator of John MCCANN, deceased.

Order to pay the heirs of John HARRIS, deceased.

Order to pay the heirs of J. P. CROSBY, deceased.

Order to pay the heirs of Eli COX, deceased.

Order to pay the heirs of J. F. ARMSTEAD, deceased.

Order to pay the heirs of Elizabeth LAKE, deceased.

Order to pay the heirs of N. ROBERTS, deceased.

Order to pay the heirs of Thornton JONES, deceased.

Order to pay the heirs of Alsey DEAN, deceased.

Order guardian ad litem and order pro confesso in the case of A. B. CRAIN vs. heirs of J. T. JONES, deceased.

Order sale of land belonging to the estate of James A. BARHAM, deceased.

Order sale of land belonging to the estate of R. M. CALLAHAN, deceased.

Order sale of the reversionary interest of the heirs of W. F. AYERS, deceased, in land assigned as dower to the widow.

Order sale of land belonging to the estate of J. T. JONES, deceased.

Seven appointments of overseers of roads.

Order cancelling bonds and releasing Philip JOURDAN as guardian of the heirs of J. S. JOURDAN, deceased.

Order continuance in case of R. P. NEELY et al. vs. E. C. CRISP et al.

A pro rata statement of the estate of Martha FUTRELL, deceased, presented and confirmed, and W. S. DAUGHETY, the administrator, ordered to distribute same.

The following settlements and inventories were presented and approved, to wit:

A settlement with W. S. DAUGHETY, administrator of William CUMMINGS, deceased.

A settlement with W. S. DAUGHETY, administrator of Martha FUTRELL, deceased.

A settlement with James HINES, administrator of Thomas BENTON, deceased.

A settlement with W. T. MYERS, administrator of Thomas FREELS, deceased.

A settlement with W. A. HARTY, guardian of the heirs of A. WILLIAMS, deceased.

A settlement with J. J. POLK, guardian of N. C. WILKERSON.

An inventory of the property of the estate of James AVENT, deceased, by J. J. POLK, administrator.

An inventory of the property of the estate of William SCOTT, deceased, by J. J. POLK, administrator.

An inventory of the property of the estate of D. B. CHEAIRS, deceased, by J. J. POLK, administrator.

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

 

1867-03-16: Earthquake Tremor in Mississippi

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The Panola Star on the 2nd says; “A very distinct shock of an earthquake was felt in this vicinity at 3 o’clock last Monday morning. It awakened many of our citizens, but was of short duration. In the southeastern portion of this county and in the neighborhood of Water Valley and Grenada, in Yalobusha county, MS., it was more violent and created considerable alarm.”

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 16 March 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-03-09: Horse Thieves

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Several nights ago the stables of Esquire T. G. PATRICK, residing four or five miles east of this place, were entered by horse thieves, and two fine animals stolen therefrom. As soon as the fact was known, the owner of the horses, accompanied by Mr. T. J. JOYNER and another gentleman, got upon the trail of the thieves, and luckily overhauled them a few miles south of McLemoresville.

The cool courage and iron will of the pursuing party completely overawed the guilty ones; they were taken in charge, and together with the recaptured horses, compelled to “bout face” and move in the direction of the jail of Hardeman county. The thieves gave their names as BIRD, and said they were brothers, and that they lived in Louisville, Ky. While being escorted here, and during a very dark night, one of the scamps escaped. The other is now in jail.

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

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.

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