The second volume of this paper will commence on the 18th. We published a half sheet this week in order that the legal advertisements which have been handed us for publication may appear in public print the requisite number of times.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 11 Aug. 1866, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
In a few weeks the first volume of The Bolivar Bulletin will be brought to a close. On the 17th of August next the second volume will begin and we hope under more favorable circumstances than those which surrounded us when we first began the publication of our little journal. Then we were strangers in a strange time and comparatively are so still. Yet, we know that our feeble efforts have not fallen to the ground and if the good people of Hardeman County will still lend us their aid and encouragement, we may build a little tower of strength yet. Few county newspapers have met with the success that the Bulletin has in so short a time, and certainly none should be more appreciative. Through the kindness extended and our efforts comes our sole support. We will not fag or falter in the discharge of our duty, but under any and all circumstances, do the best we can. Due to liberality of a generous and intelligent people to forgive our short comings, if any there should be, we are able to move forward. It is desirable that we commence the 2nd volume with a largely increased subscription list. Several of our friends in different sections of the country have kindly volunteered to organize clubs for the Bulletin. We ask the people to subscribe feeling confident that ample reward will be given. Single subscription – $4.00 per annum. In terms of ten or more $3.00 per annum each with payment in advance. Every man in the county should take the paper. The course of the Bulletin will be the same as before – independent in all things, neutral in nothing.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 July 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Historical issues of the Bolivar Bulletin are now available online at the Chronicling America website. These issues were digitized as part of the Tennessee Newspaper Digitization Project and are wonderful to now have online! Old newspapers are a great source of information – from births, marriages, deaths, and many interesting stories about local residents. Issues available online span September 1865- December 1881.
The Bolivar Bulletin also contains news from surrounding counties, so check it out if your persons of interest lived near Hardeman County. You can access individual issues at http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033306/. You can also search through old issues using the Chronicling America search screen at http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033306/ and choosing “The Bolivar Bulletin” from the Select Newspaper list.
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