The ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new Court House of Hardeman county, on last Wednesday, 26th inst., as performed by the Masonic fraternity, was quite interesting and imposing. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather a large crowd of persons, many of whom were ladies, assembled to witness the proceedings, while many masons of neighboring lodges were present to assist the officers of Clinton Lodge in their interesting and pleasant duties. At eleven o’clock the procession moved from the Lodge room to the Square, where the new building is being erected. Upon arriving at the place a hollow square was formed around the northeast corner of the foundation of the proposed building. While the officers of the Lodge took their places on the platform erected around and about the stone. After an eloquent and impressive prayer by Rev. W. C. WILKERSON, D.G. chaplain, the W.M., L. B. ADAMS, with the assistance of D.G.M., T. B. MCDOWELL, S.W., J. C. FLEMING, J.W., W. C. GRAY, and Chief Architect, WILLIS, proceeded to the adjustment of the new corner stone and pronounced it “square, level and plumb.” This stone is about two feet square and is of marble, and was prepared in Memphis under the direction of Mr. WILLIS, at the request of the Clinton Lodge, expressly for the occasion. After the stone had been properly adjusted, the W.M. proceeded to deposit in the receptacle prepared for such, a solid silver plate, on which was beautifully engraved the following inscription.

THIS CORNER STONE WAS LAID BY CLINTON LODGE, NO. 54, F.A.M.,
Nov. 26th, A.D., 1867, A. L.5867
OFFICERS:
L. B. ADAMS, W.M. – J. C. FLEMING, S.W. – W. C. GRAY, J.W.
Building Committee:
E. P. MCNEAL, Chairman
J. H. BILLSP. T. JONESE. G. COLEMAN
Architects and Builders:
WILLIS, SLOAN AND TRIGG
D. I. WELLS, Eng.

Next was a glass jar, hermetically sealed, containing a copy of the Bolivar Bulletin, of the 23d, inst., National Intelligencer, 20th inst., Knoxville Free Press, 20th inst., McLane’s Almanac for 1867, By Laws of Clinton Lodge No. 54, a short history of Clinton Lodge from its organization to the present day, with a list of its officers from year to year. A memorandum or history of the town of Bolivar, showing when it was founded, the date of its incorporation, the number of inhabitants, churches, schools, lawyers, doctors, merchants, blacksmiths, etc.; also giving an account of the destruction of the old Court House by Gen. STURGIS, of the Federal army in 1864. Also a number of coins bearing date of this year. The deposits having been made, wine, corn and oil were there poured upon the Stone and it was sealed, after which Rev. W. C. GRAY A.M., of this place was introduced to the audience and delivered a most beautiful, eloquent and appropriate address (which we publish today) at the close of the address the ceremonies were concluded with the Benediction and the procession returned to the Lodge Room while the citizens dispersed seemingly well pleased with what they had seen and heard.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 30 Nov. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

 

W. C. GRAY, M.E.H.P.; J. C. FLEMING, E.K.; J. M. RICHARDSON, E.S.; J. R. BYNUM, C.H.; W. C. DORION, P.S.; A. P. TILLER, R.A.C.; John WARREN, M. of 3rd V.; James TOONE, Jr., M. of 2nd V.; Isaac BAKER, M. of 1st V.; W. S. BROOKS, Secretary; John H. BILLS, Treasurer; John T. GRAHAM, Tyler.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 21 Dec. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The following is a list of the officers of Clinton Lodge No. 54 for the ensuing year: L. B. Adams, W.M.; J. C. Fleming, S.W.; W. C. Gray, J.W.; W. S. Brooks, Secretary; John H. Bills, Treasurer; J. M. Richardson, I.D.; Isaac Baker, J.D.; John R. Bynum and John King, Stewarts; John T. Graham, Tyler. Thursday morning the doors of the lodge were opened to the public, and many persons were present to witness the installation of the officers named above.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 29 Dec. 1866, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman county, at its November term, 1866.

J. M. WEBB appointed administrator on the estate of James WEBB, dec’d.
John R. RAY appointed administrator on the estate of James M. RAY, dec’d.
Daniel HUNT appointed administrator on the estate of James DICKINSON, dec’d.
J. J. SHINAULT appointed administrator on the estate of William N. SHINAULT, dec’d.
A. J. MOORE appointed administrator on the estate of M. P. CRISP, dec’d.
Andrew TURNER appointed administrator on the estate of James DENNY, dec’d.
Matthew BROOKS appointed administrator on the estate of Jane EAGAN, dec’d.
A. H. THORNTON appointed administrator on the estate of J. M. KIRK, dec’d.
John GLASS appointed administrator on the estate of J. L. WILLIAMS, dec’d.
T. L. ROSS appointed administrator on the estate of E. M. HICKS, dec’d.
John M. JOHNSON appointed administrator on the estate of John JOHNSON, dec’d.
H. W. DUNCAN appointed administrator on the estate of Thomas D. GRAY, dec’d.
James P. CHAMBERS appointed administrator on the estate of Thomas E. CHAMBERS, dec’d.
The last Will and Testament of D. T. HODGE, dec’d, presented and probated, Margaret J. HODGE and Aaron E. Kelley, exec’rs.
The last Will and Testament of William MOORE, dec’d, probated, James M. TAYLOR, executor.
The last Will and Testament of John W. MCKINNEY, probated, Eli HARRIS and T. L. MCGEE, executors.
W. J. ANDERSON appointed guardian to A. S. ANDERSON.
J. C. SPINKS appointed guardian to heir of James E. LAKE, dec’d.
Laura M. LAKE appointed guardian to Mattie E. D. LAKE.
J. M. RICHARDSON appointed guardian to George T. INGRAM.
N. A. D. BRYANT appointed guardian to Mary V. DODSON.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of Joel B. MOTLEY, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchasers.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of James LEATHERS, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchasers.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of John P. COSBY, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of John B. DANIEL, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.
Report on sale of the 189 acre tract of land belonging to estate of C. & Thomas C. MCCARTER filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.
Report of commissioners appointed to assign dower to Mrs. Margaret I. JOHNSON filed and confirmed and title decreed.
Report of commissioners appointed to assign dower to Mrs. Sarah J. WOODS filed and confirmed and title decreed.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Mrs. Sarah J. BOYD
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Wilmoth O. LANIER.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Frances M. LAKE.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Ruth HORNSBY renewed.
Order to pay H. W. DUNCAN, administrator of W. B. DUNCAN, dec’d.
Order to pay the heirs of Martha CREWS, deceased.
Order to pay the heirs of James LEATHERS, deceased.
Order to pay the heirs of William PIRTLE, dec’d.
Order to pay the heirs of H. CARUTHERS, deceased.
Order to pay the heirs of Thomas JONES, dec’d.
Order to pay the heirs of L. DENNY, dec’d.
Order certificate of moral character to A. T. MCNEAL.
Resignation of J. S. OSBORNE as constable of District No. 6, tendered and accepted and an election ordered to fill the vacancy.
Resignation of M. W. GUY, as Justice of the Peace for District No. 10, tendered and accepted and an election ordered to fill the vacancy.
Resignation of J. M. THOMAS as constable of District No. 15, tendered and accepted and an electino ordered to fill the vacancy.
Order for an election to be held in District No. 11, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of James M. KIRK, late constable.
Order for H. J. and J. A. DEAN, administrators of estate of Alsey DEAN, dec’d, to sell uncurrent money belonging the said estate.
Order for D. F. HAM, administrator of estate of M. H. LAKE, dec’d, to sell uncurrent money belonging to said estate.
Order for J. C. PREWITT, administrator of estate of J. E. LAKE, dec’d, to sell uncurrent money belonging to said estate.
Ten appointments of overseers of roads.
Order for summons to W. O. and J. A. LANIER administrators of J. H. LANIER, dec’d, to give other or counter security on their bond for relief of H. W. DOYLE.
Order releasing Maj. Andrew TURNER from interest on note belonging to L. DENNY’s est.
Order commissioners to lay off one years’ provisions to Mrs. B. P. STONE.
Order commissioners to lay off one years’ provisions to Sarah KIRK.
Order commissioners to lay off one years’ provisions to Manima WEBB.
Order guardian ad-litem in cause of W. D. DOWDY and wife vs. heirs of R. DIAL, dec’d.
Order guardian ad-litem reference, and pro-confesso in cause of Benjamin JOHNSON vs. heirs of Mary ROGERS.
Order guardian ad-litem reference, and pro-confesso in cause of Benjamin JOHNSON vs. heirs of Bryant JOHNSON, deceased.
Order pro-confesso and for Clerk to take an account of advancements in cause of J. B. HARDAGE and wife et. als. vs. heirs of Alsey DEAN, deceased.
Order guardian adlitem reference and pro confesso in cause of R. S. HARDY, adm’r, et. als. vs. heir of W. T. PETTUS, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to the estate of Eli COX, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of C. and Thomas C. MCCARTER, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of B. BRANCH, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of R. HOLLOMAN, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of John FIELD, deceased.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of William SIMPSON, deceased.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of Joseph R. WOODS, deceased.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of E. and F. D. STEWART, deceased.
Report commissioners appointed to partition lands of Daniel H. MARSH, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed.
Order writ inquisition of lunacy for B. F. LANIER.
Order writ inquisition of idiocy for Thomas J., James L. and Hugh DICKINSON.
Order allowing William M. JOHNSON special commission to sell land of Henry POLK (colored) dec’d, further time to report sale of same.
Order pro confesso in cause of R. S. CARTER, administrator vs. the heirs of Thomas DOYLE, deceased.
A pro rata statement of 1st distribution of the estate of J. A. JARRETT, dec’d, presented and confirmed, and Paul T. JONES, adm’r ordered to distribute the same among the creditors according to same.
Report commissioners appointed to set apart one years’ provisions to Mrs. Violet LUTTRELL, filed and approved.
Receipts of creditors to J. B. FRANKLIN, administrator of estate of William PIRTLE, dec’d, for pro rata distribution filed and approved.
The following settlements, inventories, accounts, sales, etc., presented, approved and ordered to be recorded and filed, to wit:
A settlement with MCCLELLAN & RICHARDSON, adm’rs estate B. BRANCH, dec’d.
A settlement with Isaac T. CREWS, adm’r, estate Martha CREWS, dec’d.
A settlement with J. C. FLEMING, trustee of G. A. SANGSTER.
A settlement with Isaac T. CREWS, guardian of Olivia CREWS.
An inventory of the property of the estate W. H. STONE, dec’d, by H. C. KNOWLTON, adm’r.
An inventory of property of the estate J. W. LUTTRELL, dec’d, by J. E. V. LUTTRELL, adm’r.
AN inventory of property of estate Benjamin WILKES, dec’d, by MCMAHON & WILKES, ex’rs.
An inventory of property of estate James AVENT, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, adm’r.
An inventory of property of estate J. O. MOHUNDRO, dec’d, by M. H. WHITEHOUSE, adm’r.
An account sales of property estate Alsey DEAN, dec’d, by H. J. & J. A. DEAN, adm’rs.
An account sales of property estate J. R. HAMBLETON, dec’d, by J. M. SHIVERS, adm’r.
A receipt of J. T. REAVES to his guardian William M. REAVES.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 17 Nov. 1866, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

List of officers installed in Bolivar Lodge No. 27, I.O.O.F. for the term commencing July 1, 1866: T. H. HANCOCK, NG; John WARREN, VG; J. C. FLEMING, Recording Secretary; J. B. DENNIS, P. Sec; R. S. HARDY, Treas.; W. H. CARRUTH, Warden; M. R. PARRISH, Conductor; M. T. COATES, JG; James COLLINS, OIG; L. B. ADAMS, RS to SG; J. H. GROVE, LS to ND; J. W. NELSON, RS to VG; J. T. GRAHAM, LS to VG; W. S. BROOKS, RSG; Hardy HARRIS, LSS; W. H. THOMPSON, Chaplain.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 07 July 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The Spring session of this excellent school will commence on the 5th of February next.  Parties who contemplate patronising this school, would do well to read the advertisement of the Principal, which we print in another column.  The Board of Directors are R.H. WOOD, President; J.C. FLEMING, Secretary; Hugh HARKINS, Treasurer; J.H. NEILSON and Dr. A.A. COLEMAN; and the exercises of the school will be presided over by J. Milton HUBBARD, Principal, and Austin M. STATLER, assistant.  It will be seen from this arrangement that the Bolivar Male Academ yis in a floursighing condition, and there is no doubt but what it will be well attended by the youths of Hardeman and adjoining counties.

 

Source:  Bolivar Bulletin, January 27 1866, pg. 3

The following is a list of the officers of Bolivar Chapter No. 34 for the ensuing Masonic year:

  • William H. THOMPSON, M.E.H.P.
  • L.B. ADAMS, E.K.
  • D.J. WELLS, E.S.
  • B. MACON, C. of H.
  • W.O. GRAY, P.S.
  • J.M. RICHARDSON, R.A.C.
  • W.C. DORION, M. of 3d. V.
  • J.C. FLEMING, M. of 2d. V.
  • James FENTRESS, M. of 1st. V.
  • R.S. HARDY, Secretary
  • J.H. BILLS, Treasurer
  • John T. GRAHAM, Sentinel

Source: Bolivar Bulletin, January 20, 1866, pg. 3.