Mr. A. J. COATES, a rising young lawyer of Bolivar and candidate for Attorney General in this judicial circuit was is our office yesterday morning. – Tipton Record
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 09 April 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Mr. A. J. SWINEBROAD was selected by Bolivar Lodge K. of H. as its representative in the Grand Lodge which meets in the city of Nashville on the 15th, inst.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 09 April 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The iron for the bridge across Hatchie river at Statlers Ferry is at the depot, at this place, and the old bridge will be taken down and the new one put in its place in a short time. The new one was built by the King Bridge Co., of Louisville, Kentucky, and is said to be a splendid piece of work.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 02 April 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Mr. B. W. SADLER, of New Castle, was in town yesterday.
Esq. J. E. McCASKELL, of Hickory Valley, called to see us yesterday.
Mr. James PHELAN, of Memphis, a prominent candidate for Congress in this District, was in town yesterday, making the acquaintance of our people. Mr. PHELAN is a gentleman of culture and ability, and has many warm friends in the District who will support him for the place.
Mr. James HARRIS, of Hickory Valley, has in his possession one silver spoon and two forks with the name of Davy Crockett engraved on them. They were left in his hands by Mrs. Bayle after her husband was killed last July.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 02 April 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Mr. J. G. McCABE, of Jackson, has been awarded the contract for making three million brick to be used in the erection of the Hospital for the Insane for West Tennessee, at five dollars per thousand. Mr. McCABE is well known to our people as a thoroughly reliable gentleman, and one who understands the brick business from bottom to top. We congratulate him on his good fortune in securing this large contract, and hope he may make it profitable to himself.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 02 April 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
State vs. SCOTT, for murder, mistrial and continued to next court. The defendant re-newed his bond.
State vs. F. G. TROUSDALE, arson, stricken from the docket.
State vs. Isaiah THURMAN, larceny; stricked from docket.
State vs. Lee PREWITT, J. H. PREWITT and Tom TIPLER, assault and battery, defendants convicted, Lee and J H. PREWITT fined $10 each and Tom TIPLER $50.
State vs. Tom TIPLER, carrying a pistol, dismissed on defendants paying costs.
State vs. Bill REDD, col., bigamy, convicted and sent to Penitentiary for 2 years.
State vs. Ed CHAMBERS, unlawful retailing, verdict of not guilty.
State vs. Lee BROGDEN, gambling, not guilty.
State vs. Mack MURPHY, unlawful retailing, dismissed at defendants cost.
State vs. Thomas BOWLING, col., carrying pistol, verdict, not guilty.
State vs. Dock PIRTLE, larceny, guilty, 4 years in Penitentiary.
State vs. Thomas TATE, assault and battery, dismissed at defendants cost.
State vs. William ANDERSON, larcenyt, verdict, 1 year in Penitentiary.
State vs. Frank BAGWELL, larceny, verdict, 5 years in Penitentiary.
State vs. Arch SIMPSON, larceny, verdict, 5 years in Penitentiary.
State vs. George SIMPSON, larceny, not guilty.
State vs. W. E. HARRISON, forgery, verdict, 3 years in Penitentiary.
State vs. William FRANKLIN, larceny, 1 year in Penitentiary.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 26 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Monday morning last about 2:30 a.m., the valuable mill of Mr W. R. KEARNEY, 2 miles west of Bolivar was discovered to be on fire. The flames had progressed to such a stage as to render it impossible to extinguish them and in a short while this splendid property was in ashes. Mr. KEARNEY was satisfied it was the work of an incendiary and began at once to investigate for traces of the criminal. He soon discovered a mule track going west, and following this they went to the house of Oliver McNEAL, col., about 2 miles west of the mill The negroes house was searched by his permission, but no evidence of the crime was discovered. He then left Oliver’s house, soon struck the mules tracks again, and in a short time discovered several sacks of meal and a sack of flour concealed near Oliver’s house. So soon as Oliver discovered that the meal and flour had been found, he broke for the timber and made good his escape. Sheriff Yopp and Deputy Sheriff Hudson hunted for him all that night, but failed to come up with the wretch. The negro went to some of his kinspeoples houses south of town, and told them that he had robbed and burned Mr. KEARNEY’s mill, and was going to Mississippi. It is to be hoped he may be caught, and given the full extent of the law. The mill was, perhaps, the finest mill in the county and a total loss.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 19 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The dance at the Opera House on Friday night last, was well attended by the young ladies and gentlemen of the town who engage in tripping the light, fantastic toe. The following is a list of the dancers, and the characters represented by each: Mr. Jim NEELY represented Henry of Navarre; Miss Irene McNEAL, Marie Stuart; Miss Frank SMITH, a gypsy maiden; Miss Mary TOTTEN, a Greek lady; Mr. M. MOORE, Washington; Mr. John JONES, Commodore Jones; Miss Mary W. FENTRESS, Quees Isabel; Miss Jennie McNEIL, a Spanish lady; Mr. Luther, an English cavalier; Mr. Fusch, a dude; Miss Mary TATE and Miss Emma YOUNG, Fun and Folly; Mr. Tom SMITH, Francis Duke of Guise; Miss Minnie NEELY, a Dresden Sheppardess; Miss Mary PRICE, as Simplicity; Messrs John BILLS and M. TATE, sailors; Mr. R. JONES, the Army; Miss Mary BILLS, a sorceress; Mr. McNeal BOND, a Spanish gentleman; Miss Lizzie FENTRESS, a Tyrolese maid; Mr. Stonewall BLACK, a French tronbadour; Miss Louis, a Japanese lady; Miss Lizzie HARDAWAY, Dewdrop; Miss Julia UPSHAW, Columbia; Mr. Tate YOUNG, a king’s jester; Mr. William BOYD, a Chinese; and Mr. Ed JONES, Uncle Sam. Everything passed off pleasantly and all seemed to enjoy themselves very much. The costumes of each were fit representations of the characters represented. The ladies were perfectly lovely – almost angelix in their beautiful costumes, and the gentelmen – well; they looked like ordinary mortals.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 12 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The farmers in this section are busy fencing, sowing oats, and preparing for another crop.
The roads, which have been in a miserable plight, are getting in traveling order once more.
Mrs. S. N. DUNCAN has been quite sick for the past two weeks, but is slowly improving at present.
Misses Sallie, Emma, and Florence MITCHELL, and Miss Mettie WILKES are visiting friends, and relatives here this week.
Miss Rosa Ella LAY is spending a few days with friends out of town.
Miss Lula NORMENT is visiting the family of her uncle, Mr. Alex MILLER, near Fayette Corner.
Master Phillip STUART left Sunday last for Huntersville, to stay with Mrs. CLARK.
Miss Mamie ROBERTSON is expected home this week from a trip to south Alabama, and her cousin, Miss Bertha SINGLETON, is expected to return with her.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 12 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
We call attention to the announcement of Mr. J. C. SAVAGE for re-election to the office of Trustee, in this issue. Mr. SAVAGE is so well, and so favorably known to the people of Hardeman county, that it is really unnecessary for us to say anything in commendation of his as an official, and as a christian gentleman. He has held the office for some time, and the state and county have never lost one cent by any negligence or criminality on his part. He makes his settlements regularly; has kept the peoples money safely, and paid out every cent as required by law. If he is elected he will discharge the duties of the place as faithfully in the future as in the past. No county ever had a more faithful official.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 12 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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