Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. W. A. MAYFIELD and Miss L. A. TERRELL, both of this county, Rev. D. L. HINES, officiating.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 09 April 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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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.

Mrs. Sarah WALTON, wife of Esq. R. H. WALTON, died at his home 4 miles west of Bolivar on Friday last, in the 73rd year of her age. Deceased was a noble, christian woman, and her loss will be keenly felt in this community. She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for nearly forty years, and all of the christian graces were exemplified in her life. She leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn her demise.

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.

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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.

Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. E. C. McCARTER, in the 17th district, on March 16, Mr. John W. OSBURN of Memphis, to Miss Caroline M. McCARTER of this county. W. T. F. THOMPSON officiating.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 26 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. J. C. LUTTRELL, in the 17th district, on March 11th, Mr. B. F. BAXTER to Miss Eldje LUTTRELL. W. T. F. THOMPSON, officiating.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 26 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. J. M. HENSLEY in the 17th district, on March 10, 1996. Mr. L F. LUTTRELL to Miss Joella HENSLEY. W. T. F. THOMPSON, officiating. Both of this county.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 26 March 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.