Died of consumption at the residence of his father on the 2nd of May 1866, John ALLEN, Jr. The deceased leaves many warm friends who revere his memory, not less for this integrity and generosity as a man that his gallantry as a solider. He was twice severely wounded, once
Yesterday, one week ago, during the thunder shower that visited this vicinity, the house of a freedman, surnamed JOE, was struck by lightning and somewhat “bursted up”. The electric current struck the weather boarding, passed to the inner side, embraced a gun that was leaning against the south-east corner, which
We call the attention of our worthy Mayor to the miserable condition of the sidewalk and crossings along the east side of the street that runs in front of the residences of R. G. CRAWFORD, Mrs. HODGES and others. We dare say that the sidewalk referred to is as much frequented by pedestrians
Bolivar and its surroundings needs a first class Hotel. No one can gainsay it. Will not some of our citizens who are “possessed of this world’s goods” build a hotel in Bolivar? There is no doubt but what money thus invested would pay a handsome percentage. The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar,
Sir All over the South a laudable effort is being made to collect and inter the remains of Confederate dead, in every county societies are in existence for the purpose of erecting marble monuments in honor of our fallen brace, we have such a society in our midst, and every
A number of citizens of Hardeman met at the residence of Mrs. ROPER, in Bolivar, for the purpose of organizing a “Monumental Society,” the object and aims of which are to devise measures and means for erecting a shaft to the memory of the sons of Hardeman who lost their
Capt. MONTGOMERY informs us that the work on constructing the new saw mill near the crossing of the railroad on Hatchie river, about one mile north of this place, is progressing finely, and that the mill will be in full operation in a few days. The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman
Married on Tuesday (May) 15th (1866), at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr. Bryant COX and Miss Ellen CRAIG. The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 19 May 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Married on Tuesday (May) 15th (1866), at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Lawrence CRAIG and Miss Bettie COX. The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 19 May 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Our reads will bear in mind the important fact that the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church assembles at St. James’ in this place on the 16th inst. St. James’ church has been recently repaired and considerable change has been made, by which several more seats were added, the front
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