1867-09-28: New Cumberland Presbyterian Church

23. January 2014 · Write a comment · Categories: 1867 · Tags: ,

Messrs. GROVE and John B. RUFFIN have entered into a contract to build a house of worship for the Cumberland Presbyterians in this place. The edifice will be erected upon the lot fronting the old Hardeman Hotel, and is to be a neat and substantial frame building. It is to be completed inside of twelve months. Verily Bolivar is a town of churches and schools.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 28 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1866-07-14: Morgan’s Body Recovered

26. October 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: 1866, NewsExtract · Tags: ,

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.