1886-01-22: Local News This Week

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Local news this week:
Sheriff Yopp, is confined at home sick.

Trade in Bolivar has been dull during the bad weather. The roads of the county are in a bad fix.

The new mayor of Bolivar, is all puffed up, and congratulations are still pouring in upon him.

Several cases of pneumonia are reported from the Toone neighborhood. There have been no deaths reported.

The Opera House is finished all but putting in the curtains, seats, and painting.

Rev. R. P. Smith preached to a large and attentive audiences at the Cumberland Presbyterian church last Sunday morning and evening.

Dr. B. F. Baird has moved from Hickory Valley to New Castle, where he will engage in the practice of his profession.

We are in receipt of a card from Rev. W. G. Keady, announcing the safe arrival of himself and family in Cynthiana, Kentucky, their new home.

Mr C. M. BLACK has purchased the grocery business of Dr. B. F. BAIRD, at Hickory Valley, and will continue the business at the same stand.

Miss. Amelia DUGAN, of Jackson, was visiting in Bolivar last week.

Capt. R. H. WOOD returned on Tuesday last, from a visit to relatives in Middle Tennessee.

W. S. HORNSBY was in Cairo, last week arranging to receive fresh fish regularly for this market.

Dr. W. L. BAIRD, of Hickory Valley, was in Bolivar on Tuesday, and called on us. Dr. BAIRD is a good physician, and a clever gentleman, and it is always our pleasure to meet him.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 22 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-15: Dr. Waddell Moves to Union City

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Dr. A. P. WADDELL and family, have gone to Union City, where they will make their future home. The Doctor and his estimable wife, have lived at Whiteville in this county for the last 30 years, and there they raised their large and interesting family of children. No family was ever more highly esteemed, and no clever people ever lived anywhere. Dr. WADDELL is an excellent physician, and we understand will do a select practice in his new home.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-15: Esq. Macon Goes to Texas

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Esquire Bailey MACON, and family left for Texas this week. Esq’r MACON is a good citizen, and we dislike to see our good people leaving our county, but we hope he will be prosperous and happy in his new home.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

TODD, William – LANDSDALE, Victoria (wed 7 Jan 1886)

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Married on January 7th, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Jane CLEMENTS, in the 4th District of this county, Mr. Wm. TODD, of Fayette county, and Miss Victoria LANDSDALE, Rev. J. J. BOONE officiating.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-15: Jones Purchases New Home

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Mrs. Mary K. JONES, wife of Paul T. JONES, has purchased of O. B. POLK, Esq., the brick residence south of the county jail, known as the L. B. ADAMS place. [Later the home] caught fire in the rear from a defective flue, and it was only with prompt and earnest work that the building was saved.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-15: Ice Houses Filled

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The ice houses about Bolivar were filled with good, solid ice this week. All the ice put up will measure over 4 inches in thickness. Skating and putting up ice, are about the only vocations which seems to be pushed vigorously just about this time. No better time for both was ever known in the history of this country.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-08: Rev. Keady Leaving for Kentucky Call

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The Rev. W. G. KEADY, having determined to accept the call of the Presbyterian church at Cynthiana, Kentucky, will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday next. We regret that Mr. KEADY feels it his duty to leave Bolivar where he and his family are so much beloved for their true christian graces. He is a learned divine, and one of the closest reasoners we have ever heard in the pulpit, here or elsewhere. His church, and the people of Bolivar will miss him and his interesting family, and the prayers of the Christians of this community will follow them wherever they may go.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-08: Bolivar Chosen for Asylum Location

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The Asylum Located
As most of the readers of the Bulletin already know, the Asylum for the Insane for West Tennessee, has been located by the Commissioners, appointed by the Legislature, on the Paul T. JONES place, two and one half miles west of Bolivar. The selection was made by the unanimous vote of the Commission, which shows that they had no difficult in arriving at the conclusion that the Jones site was the most suitable in West Tennessee… Near the Jones site is a beautiful lake, fed by three large springs, which affords at least 250,000 gallons per day, of as pure water as West Tennessee can boast of.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1886-01-08: DOYLE Injured in Fire

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A Great Affliction
Mr. J. M. DOYLE, who lives alone on his farm near Bolivar, was the victim of a terrible accident last Monday night. Mr. DOYLE is a bachelor, and was sitting in front of the fire at his home on the night mentioned, when he was overcome by a spasm, or dizziness, and fell forward upon his face on a hot fire that was burning on the hearth. He lay there several minutes before he became conscious, and was barely able to extricate himself. His cries of pain brought a negro by who was on the place, and Dr. H. W. TATE was immediately summoned. Dr. TATE found Mr. DOYLE‘s face baked to a crisp, and both eyes terrible burned, so much so that will lose one, and probably both of them. Mr. DOYLE is a quiet, industrious man, and does not dissipate. He had recently purchased his farm, paying cash for it, and was just getting in a condition to live comfortably and independently. He is a young man, not yet 30 years of age, and this affliction is greatly regretted by his friends.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

MINTER, T. S. – BOUCHER, M. C. (wed 31 Dec 1885)

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Prof. T. S. MINTER, of Toone Institute, and Miss M. C. BOUCHER were married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. G. B. BOUCHER, in the 4th District of this county, on Dec. 31, 1885. Rev. Wm. NORMENT officiating. The Bulletin extends its congratulations, with the universal expression of good wishes for the young couple from their friends in this county. Prof. MINTER is a young man of bright promise, indeed, he has already made a reputation second to no young educator in the county. The bride is a most estimable young lady, and no couple ever started on the voyage of life with brighter prospects. We wish them prosperity and happiness.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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