The body of Elisha MORGAN who drowned in the Hatchie River last Wednesday week, rose to the surface. Coroner GROVE, as soon as notified went to the spot and after dragging the body ashore empaneled a jury and held an inquest over the unfortunate man’s remains. Verdict – accidently drowned. The body was taken in charge by the mourning relatives.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 July 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.