We are pleased to announce to the public the gratifying fact that Egbert H. OSBORN has notified the committee of arrangements that he will deliver the oration on the occasion of the forth-coming tournament, which is to be held at this place on the second Friday in October next. Mr. OSBORN is eminently qualified to fill the position which he has so generously accepted, and will put forth one of his beautiful and best. Be sure to hear him.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 01 Sept. 1866, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

If you wish to buy land within half a mile of the public square, or town lots in our little city, call on James and Francis FENTRESS. They offer superior inducements. Terms to suit purchasers.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 01 Sept. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Bolivar can boast of her ingenuity and good workmanship as well as any other enterprising town. D. I. Wells & Company (of course, Bob LIGHTFOOT is the company) watch makers and jewelers, are prepared to fill orders from a distance for manufactured work of every description, from a gold tooth-pick to a full set of masonic jewels, at less than Memphis prices. Patronize talent and home enterprise.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 01 Sept. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

On next Monday the doors of Mrs. THOMPSON‘s select school for young ladies as well as those of the Bolivar Male Academy, J. Milton HUBBARD, principal, will be open for the reception of scholars. Both of the schools referred to are all that could be desired, and will no doubt be liberally patronized.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 01 Sept. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The negro, Calvin BRIGHT, charged with stealing from the store of Jerome HILL, and who was being tried before a committing court last Friday evening, has been lodged in jail for safe keeping, and will have a hearing before the next Circuit Court. In name, Calvin may be “BRIGHT”, but his deeds are dark!

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 01 Sept. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

John H. BILLS presiding, the following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman Count, at its August term, 1866:

John W. WHITBY appointed administrator on the estate of Colbert LUTTRELL, dec’d
Albert H. LAWHORN appointed administrator on the estate of Aden LAWHORN
B. R. HAINLINE appointed administrator on the estate of H. H. HAINLINE
Catherine FAHY appointed administratrix on the estate of Martin FAHY
Kate CULLEGAN appointed administratrix on the estate of John CULLEGAN
Malachi HOLLOMAN appointed adminstratrix on the estate of R. HOLLOMAN
James MCGUIRE appointed administrator on the estate of Campbell MCGUIRE
James MCGUIRE appointed administrator on the estate of Rebecca MCGUIRE
A. J. GAMBILL appointed administrator on the estate of H. GAMBILL
Andrew TURNER appointed administrator on the estate of A. J. SPRINGFIELD
M. H. JERNIGAN appointed guardian to John JERNIGAN
J. B. FRANKLIN appointed guardian to heirs of Alexander SLOAN
Ham MURLEY appointed guardian to heirs of Hiram SHORT
E. E. LOW renewed his bond as guardian of M. J. DENSON
M. M. THURMAN renewed his bond as guardian of John R. THURMAN
Jacob GARRETT renewed his bond as guardian to heirs of J. T. SLOAN
Three Jury of View appointments
Two Jury of View reports filed and confirmed.
Five appointments of overseers of roads.
M. M. THURMAN guardian of John R.THURMAN released from interest.
E. E. Low guardian of M. J. DENSON released from interest.
Jacob GARRETT guardian to the heirs of J. T. SLOAN released from interest.
Rebecca MCGUIRE last will and testament probated.
A pro rata statement of the estate of A. J. CAMPBELL approved and amounts due creditors ordered to be paid out.
Commissioners appointed to set apart to Mrs. Violet LUTTRELL one year’s provisions.
Commissioners appointed to assign dower to Margaret J. JOHNSON
Commissioners appointed to divide lands of D. H. MARSH, dec’d.
Dower decreed to Mrs. Ann FENTRESS widow of J. R. FENTRESS, dec’d.
Dower decreed to Mrs. Sarah DANIEL, widow of E. DANIEL, dec’d.
Dower decreed to Mrs. Elizabeth CREWS, widow of Isaac T. CREWS, dec’d
Order changing name of W. T. KING to W. T. MCCARLEY
Order to sell land belonging to heirs of Mary KINNEY, dec’d
Order to sell land and town lots belonging to estate of J. A. JARRETT, dec’d.
Settlement with administrators and guardians approved and are as follows to with:
A settlement with W. D. CHESHIRE, adm’r estate of Tennisson CHESHIRE, dec’d.
A settlement with W. T. BROWN, adm’r estate of Joseph R. WOODS, dec’d
A settlement with W. G. NUCKOLLS, adm’r estate of Winneford POLK, dec’d.
A settlement with J. J. POLK adm’r estate of Nat SCOTT, dec’d
A settlement with Andrew TURNER adm’r estate of Alex SLOAN, dec’d
A settlement with J. H. MCCLELLAN guardian for S. F. HUMPHREY
A settlement with J. H. MCCLELLAN guardian for L. A. HUMPHREY.
A settlement with W. M. REAVES, guardian for Henry C. REAVES.
A settlement with W. M. REAVES, guardian for J. T. REAVES.
A settlement with Jacob GARRETT guardian for heirs of J. T. SLOAN, dec’d.
A settlement with E. E. LOW guardian for M. J. DENSON
A settlement with M. M. THURMAN guardian for J. R. THURMAN.
A settlement with William RUSH guardian for heir of M. B. FARRIS, dec’d
A settlement with D. C. THOMPSON, guardian for heirs of N. M. BURNS, dec’d.
A settlement with N. H. DUNLAP guardian of Virginia W. HINES

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 25 Aug. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

We hear it stated on what is said to be good authority that there were eight cases of cholera in LaGrange on last Wednesday.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 25 Aug. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Last Tuesday night some hungry thieves made a raid upon the store of our friend Jerome HILL, Esq., and helped themselves to as much bacon as they wanted. Of late, there has been too much of this kind of business practiced in Bolivar, and without some of the rogues are made an example of we may expect to hear of more of their depredations. Keep on the look-out for them.

Since the above was put in type, Calvin BRIGHT, colored, has been arrested as the one who committed the robbery, and was being tried before a committing court when we closed our forms yesterday evening. Calvin is running a streight-out ticket for the position of convict in the State penitentiary.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 25 Aug. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

A tri-weekly mail route is to be established between Saulsbury, Tenn and Ripley, Miss. A mail route from Savannah on the Tennessee River to Memphis, passing through Purdy, Bolivar, and Somerville, would be of great advantage to the entire section of country through which it would pass. If the Postmaster General only knew the solid, conservative strength of the southern tier of counties of the Western District of Tennessee, he would wake up to the importance of the occasion of re-opening this old mail route immediately.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 25 Aug. 1866, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

From the subscriber, on the 5th, one fine bay mare mule; also one small iron-gray colt. Said mare is about 7 or 8 years old, was in fine order when she left my house, stands with her feet very far apart – caused from a strain in the shoulder. Any information in regard to said stock will be thankfully received, and the finder liberally rewarded.
G. P. HARRIS

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 25 Aug. 1866, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.