Last Wednesday night about 10:30 o’clock, a destructive fire occurred in Grand Junction, which consumed the row of houses just east of the Stonewall House and fronting the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. Four houses were totally consumed together with their contents. The loss is estimated at $6,000, partially covered by insurance. The fire is said to have originated from a coal oil lamp in the rear room of W. J. WOODS saloon, and had full headway before the alarm was given; the occupants of the building barely escaped with their lives. The flames from the building in which the fire originated spread rapidly to the adjoining houses. QUILLIGAN‘s new two store house, situated just north of the burning houses was in great danger, but escaped the devouring flames. The grocery house of J. R. RUFFIN was consumed. We learn that WOOD‘s loss is fully covered by insurance. This is a terrible reminder of the condition we are in here should a fire break out, and should stimulate property holders and merchants to the speedy formation of a well-organized fire company.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

John H. BILLS, chairman.

A. H. ROSE and J. B. FAWCETT, quorum justices.

The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman at its September term, 1867,

Eleanor MAYFIELD, appointed adm’r on the estate of A. MAYFIELD, dec’d.

Thomas L. DURHAM, appointed guardian of S. C. DURHAM.

Paul T. JONES, appointed guardian of James M. WILLIAMS.

Report sale land, belonging to estate of William CUMMINGS, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Order appointing commissioners to lay off dower of Emily DOYLE.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Jane MARSH, Elizabeth HERRIMAN and Nancy COSBY filed and approved.

Order legitimating and changing names of Ellen WHITFORD and JOHN L. WHITFORD to that of Ellen and John L. MATTHEWS.

Order for E. P. MCNEAL, D. E. DURRETT and Paul T. JONES to sell gold belonging to their wards.

Order for Wiley FORT to sell uncurrent money belonging to this ward, W. T. JONES.

Order writ inquiry to ascertain mental capacity of S. C. DURHAM and report of jury filed and confirmed.

Four overseer of road appointments.

Order guardian adlitem reference and report in case W. J. CARRUTH vs. Emily DOYLE et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of W. H. BLACK, adm’r, et al, vs. A. V. and L. C. FERGUSON.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart dower to Eugenia M. BOWERS filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Order guardian adlitem and order pro confesso in case of T. E. MCCLENDON, et al., vs. Charles PHILIPS et al.

Order an election for constable in district number 11.

Order releasing the estate of B. BRANCH from interest.

Resignation of B. P. ANDERSON, register, tendered and accepted.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Edward CAVNAR, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of E. KIRKLAND, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of John CARRAWAY, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Mary HUGHES, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Francis SMITH, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of T. J. SUMMONS, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of B. BOWERS, dec’d.

Order to pay the adm’r of the estate of William CUMMINGS, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Samuel BUNTING, dec’d.

The following settlements, inventories, etc., presented and approved, to wit:

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, adm’r estate of M. D. PANKEY, dec’d.

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, adm’r estate of E. O. HUMPHREY, dec’d.

A settlement with John J. GRACE, adm’r estate of J. M. GRACE, dec’d.

A settlement with W. O. and J. A. LANIER, adm’r estate of J. H. LANIER, dec’d.

A settlement with George S. GIBSON, executor estate of W. M. WELCH, dec’d.

A settlement with William SMITH, executor estate of James SMITH, dec’d.

A settlement with A. TURNER, executor estate of George OVERTON, dec’d.

A settlement with J. B. HARRIS, guardian of A. R. and E. R. HARRIS.

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, guardian of J. O. BUNTING.

A settlement with William SMITH, guardian of heirs of James SMITH.

A settlement with R. H. WALTON, guardian of Mary E. WALTON.

A settlement with J. W. WILKS, guardian of L. A. and Ann E. SAMMONS.

An inventory property estate of John DELK, dec’d, by W. K. DELK, adm’r.

An inventory property estate Ann H. ROBINSON, dec’d, by John D. BREWSTER, adm’r.

An inventory property estate Jesse GAUGH, dec’d, by L. S. GAUGH, adm’r.

An account sale property estate George M. BROGDEN, dec’d, by F. T. MYERS, adm’r.

An inventory property of Mattie E. D. LAKE by J. M. MORGAN, guardian.

An inventory property of R. Y. and E. WILLIAMS, by D. E. DURRETT, guardian.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The great revival, which has been going on in this place for nearly three weeks past, and which shook the foundations of old Nick and his angels of darkness, closed last Wednesday night. Never before, since Bolivar was known, has there been any thing of the kind witnessed here. As a result of the good work done, we will state that near one hundred persons professed religion during the revival, a large majority of whom joined the different churches. The revolution made is wonderful – old men and young men who were sinners three weeks ago are now basking ‘neath the sunlight of His smile, having an unfaltering trust within them that time, nor change may never blur.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 07 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Broke His Arm

Willie, son of Rev. W. H. THOMPSON, while skipping along the sidewalk that leads to his father’s residence, last Tuesday evening, fell and broke both the bones in the lower part of one of his arms. He received the attention of Drs. MOORE and TATE, who promptly administered to the little sufferer’s painful wound.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 07 Sept. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The different schools of Bolivar will open on Monday next. Bolivar Male Academy, J. Milton HUBBARD, principal, A. W. BLISS, assistant; Bolivar Female Academy, Miss GALLOWAY, principal, Mrs. FENTRESS, assistant; Mrs. Dr. NELSON, teacher of music, Bolivar Select School, Mrs. THOMPSON, principal, Miss SAFFORD, assistant. The former is one of the best schools for boys in the District, while the two latter are devoted to the culture of the female mind and are unsurpassed by any institutions of learning in this division of the State. Let them be well attended.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 31 Aug. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Our friend Francis FENTRESS he who presides with so much satisfaction over the affairs of the Chancery Court Clerk and Master’s office, is entitled to the credit of having produced the first open bole of cotton of the season. On his farm, two miles southeast of this place, on last Saturday, 24th, cotton was opening finely. This is a little ahead of anything we have heard of in Hardeman. Who can beat it?

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 31 Aug. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Proposition

Bolivar is sadly in need of a well organized fire company. Would it not be well to make an effort? Certainly there is enough at stake here even now to warrant such a step. Soon a magnificent court house, costing twenty-five thousand dollars, will be completed, and will actually demand protection from accident or incendiarism, besides, our town is so constructed, especially the business portion, that should a fire break out it would, in our present condition, be next to impossible to arrest a destructive conflagration. Insurance would be lessened to at least one-half, an item alone that would save the cost of an engine the first year. The proposition, from conversation with merchants and property holders, seems to meet with favor. Suppose we take hold of the matter and see what can be done. An organization can be perfected in a very short time; all that is needed is the machine. Who will set the ball in motion?

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 31 Aug. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Ussery Cemetery has been added to the TNGenWeb Cemetery Database.

Capt. N. E. WOOD passed away on April 1, Easter Sunday, at his home four miles from Whiteville, Hardeman county, Tenn., lacking but ten days of reaching his eighty-fifth year. At his request, he was clothed in his suit of gray that he had worn at reunions in other days; in a gray casket borne to the family burying ground, where the funeral service was held by Rev. JENKINS, assisted by Rev. W. M. MOMENT, uncle of Captain Wood, now in his ninety-fourth year. The floral tributes spoke quietly of the true worth of the true-hearted, brave man, loved by all.

He was born and reared in Whiteville; educated at the once flourishing college at McLemoresville; joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in early life, and remained a consistent member. He joined the Confederate army in Captain Schuyler’s company, and was made first lieutenant, later captain, which place he held during the war in Forrest’s Cavalry (3rd Tennessee Calvary). It was said when General Forrest had special work to be done or a message to be sent, he called for Captain Wood. His bravery and trustworthiness were known to all. He was greatly beloved by his comrades. Only one or two of his company are living.

Captain WOOD married Miss Maggie HARVEY just before the close of the war, and when the struggle was over came home and settled down in a country home; but the happy home was broken up by the early death of his wife. In 1878 he was married to Miss Maggie TISDALE, and four children were born to this union; two sons, a daughter, also several grandchildren, with his wife, surviving him.

Many friends will cherish the memory of his many kindly deeds, the truly modest, unassuming virtues of this good man.

J. L. STORM

Died at the residence of his father, J. H. MCCLELLAN, No. 460 Poplar street, Saturday morning, April 25, 1885, Booth G. MALONE, aged thirty-four years.

Memphis daily appeal. (Memphis, Tenn.), 26 April 1885, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.