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The Bolivar Bulletin. Hugh Williams, Editor. Progress Tklepuoxe No. 17. Friday, May 3, 1901. The Bulletin has printed a large number of badges for the old soldiers of Hardeman this week, giving the name of the company and regiment to which they belonged. They will be worn at the Memphis reunion, and. will doubtless assist in renewing many old acquaintances. We will take pleasure in printing similar badges for an 3 old Confeder ate, free of charge, who will furnish the ribbon. Since leaving Washington Monday morning, on his tour of the continent, President McKinley's trip has been one continued ovation. Wherever his car has stopped, large crowds have gathered to greet him. Nowhere has he been more warmlv welcomed than at Memphis, where he and his party remained for several hours and were entertain ed with genuine Southern hospitality. The President's responses to the welcomes extended have been appropri ate and patriotic. For the time being, the clash of op posing political parties and the scramble for office will be relegated, and every true Am erican citizen will take pleas ure in paying proper respect to the Chief Magistrate. A number of state papers have had anything but kind or charitable words for the late legislature. Of course mis takes were made, always have been and always vill be; but we see no cause for wholesale denunciation. In our opin ion, it was an average legisla ture and will compare favor ably with an3T of its predeces sors, it wras certainly an eco nomical body, as the follow ing telegram from Nashville to the Commercial Appea shows : The total amount of the general miscellaneous and special appropria tion bills passed ly the legislature just adjourned is $3,523,901. 4S, as against $4,000,000 in round num Ders, appropriated uy tue legislature of 1899. This is an annual allow ance of $1,701,950.74, and, therefore, the cost of running the entire state government, including charities, schools, penal institutions, about $800,000 annual interest on the pub lic debt, in fine, all the expenses, o every nature and every kind i only 87 cents rer capita, lnisis the least expensive state government of any of the American union, and whatever else may be said of the fifty-second general assembly, it has certainly been au economical body, and the figures show that it baa made a net saving to the state of $225,000 per annum for the next two years. SCHOOL FUND. Sixty-Sixth Apportionment. District. No. Scholars. Amount. No. 1 877 1,59G.14 No. 2 530 9G4.C0 No. 3 671 1,221.22 No. t 952 1,732.04 No. 5 525 955.50 No. 0 . ..547 995.54 No. 7 171 311.22 No. 8 252 m 458. G4 No. 9 220 ' 400.40 No. 10 494 899.08 No. 11 413 751. CG No. 12 323 5S7.8G No. 13 487 886.34 No. 14 279 507.78 No. 15 5 79 1,053.78 No. 10 240 447.72 No. 17 454 826.28 No. 18 224 407.68 No. 19 275 500.50 No. 20 .210 382.20 No. 21 332, 004.24 Total No. of scholars, 90G1. Total amount appropriated, $16, 491.02. Total amount per scholar, fsl.82. I desire to call especial attention of the various School Directors of the County, whose duty it is to take the scholastic population of their districts, to the very great impor tance of enrolling every male aud female entitled to the benefits of the public school fund. By refer ence to above apportionment you will see that the amount apportion ed to your district is based upon the number of pupils reported an nually by the member of your School Board who takes this cen sus; hence the importance of a very careful and correct report of your scholastic population, which you are required to make to the County Superintendent of Public Instruc tion. Respectfully, W. J. Cox, Chairman Couuty Court. CONFEDERATE VETERANS. Tia ni. q Hi r TT 1 xy.ft a x J t, IneUId ooldiers ot riardeman Will Attend the Memphis Reunion. Program. In response to a call made by C. C McDaniel, commander of "Camp Neely," about fifty Confederate veterans of Hardeman county met at the court house in Bolivar Satur day to make arrangements to attend the Memphis reunion. C. C. McDaniel called the meeting to order and stated its object. On motion, Hugh Williams was elected secretary. After considerable discussion, a motion prevailed, that 'Camp Nee ly" be changed into a "Bivouac." Several gentlemen were called on by the Commander for information as to the proper course necessary to pursue in order to secure a charter, etc. The Commander theu stated that "Camp Neely" had been changed to "Neely Bivouac " and nominations for officers were in order. On motion, W. C.- Pirtle was elected lieutenant-colonel; W. J. Redd, major; A. M. Statler, adju tant; M. N. Perry, color bearer; Stanton Blaylock, commissary; J.C Jackson, quartermaster. On motion, the adjutant was re quested to correspond with the rail roads and get the best rates possible. On motion, the county papers were requested to publish the pro ceedings. On motion, J. It. Heaves and Hugh Williams were elected hon orary members. On motion, Miss Bessie Statler was elected Sponsor, with authority to appoint five maids of honor. In order to get the names of every Confederate of Hardeman county, now living, a motion prevailed that all present be appointed a committee for that purpose, and report to A. M. Statler, Bolivar, Tenn., who was authorized to have same published in the county papers. A letter was read from Mr. De shield Perkins, now of Memphis, who was ensign of Company E., 7th Tennessee, extending courtesies. Also a letter from Pole Cross, extending an invitation to members of Company E., who will be guests of Mr. Perkins, to come to his house near Whiteville, spend the night, leave their horses, and take the early train at Whiteville for Mem phis. The Commander asked if there was further business to be trans acted. J. K. Reaves announced that he was authorized to organize an asso ciation of "Sons of Confederate Veterans." Dr. G. M. Dorris announced that he was authorized to organize au association of "Daughters of the Confederacy." The Bivouac was heartily in sym pathy with and endorsed both move ments. On motion, the Bivouac adjourned to meet in Bolivar, May 27th, 12 o'clock m., at which time final ar rangements will be made for attend ing the reunion. Also, the organi zation of the above mentioned asso ciations will be perfected. Every Confederate soldier in Hardeman county and every son and daughter of Confederate soldiers are requested to be present. The following, nearly all of whom were present, expect to attend the reunion: C. O. McPaniel. Richard Nuckolls, Wm. McKinnie, J. K. Mash burn, s. H. Tisdale, H. F. Majors, K. T. Grantham. i. P. Vaughn, "r. W. .Spurlin, T. C. Sexton, H. F. Amnions, C. T. Milstead. R. J. Harris, .'. W. J.uttrell, J. 1$. Kerrell, J. (.'. Jackson, M. X. Perry, li. A. C ok, J. H. Franklin, K. M. Cox, Marion Overton, Murley, O. W. Pirile, James Little, John Warren, J. A. Hammonds. W. V. I'irile, A. 51. Statler. K. Harris, I'ole Cross, J. A. Tillman, W. J. Redd, F. S. Blavlock, W. C. Do'rion. i. C. Collins, W. II. Wingins, James Maronev, J. K. McCaskilJ. Geo. Sheets, J. T. Hundley, J. M. Taylor, V. A. Acuord, J. T. Jovner, James Keliar, James Anderson, John Thompson, J. C. Yarbrwugh, Jesse Derryberry, A.J. ernon, K. li. Kay, At Bolivar, on April 27th, ex Confederate soldiers from various portions of Hardeman county assem bled and perfected an organization 10 be known as "Neely Bivouac." I was appointed and requested by said meeting to solicit the names of all ex-Confederate soldiers in Harde man county for enrollment. While said Bivouac is intended to become a permanent organization, the spe cine object of the organization is to have the name of every ex'Confed- erate eoldier in Hardeman county enrolled, bo that we can attend in a body the Memphis reunion. In or der to expedite the enrollment of the names, I have perfected an ar rangement with the editors of the county papers to receive aud publish same, are earnestly requested to send their names to said papers before May 27th, 1901 (the next date of the meeting of our Bivouac) giving the name of the company and regiment to which you belonged. It is earnestly requested that there be a full attendance at said meeting, to complete arrangements for attend- ng the Memphis reunion in a body. A.M. Statler, Adjutant. SOXS OF VETERANS. Bisco Ilindman. Commander-in- chief of United Sons of Confederate Veterans, has issued a circular dated April 22nd, in which he urges the organization of camps of Sons of Veterans throughout the South. A movement is on Toot to organize a camp here, and it wilt 110 doubt ma- tcrialize before the Memphis reunion is held, in order that it may be rep- reseuted at same From Mr. Hindman's circular we quote: "When you see those battle-scarred heroes close ranks and march to the time of martial music, you will behold a sight well worth the while of any man to come thousands of miles to see. Beneath those gray coats will throb the hearts of patri otic soldiers, whose name and deeds are known among all nations of the world. Their locks are whiter and their steps feebler, perhaps, than when they marched to battle over a third of a ceutury ago; but their souls are just as brave and their hearts just as young, and generous, and tender, and tnue, as they ever were before. They are the thin gray line, the remnant of a mighty army, against which no other army of equal size and strength could ever stand. Four long years tell the story of their remarkable career. Six hundred thousand was their number. Three .millions the num ber of the vast army against which they were hurled, until human strength could last no longer,' and they themselves were well nigh an nihilated. These old heroes know that Memphis loves them and that Memphis will take them to her heart. "There is not a true son of a Con federate soldier in all the South, or wherever he may be to-day, whose heart does not throb with pride for his father's trials, aud sufferings, and struggles for constitutional lib erly, or whose soul does not fill with gratitude for the proud heritage of his father s soldier name! ORDER OF BUSINESS. Memphis, April,-25. For several weeks the universal query has been, What will be the order of proceed ings on the several days of the Con federate reunion to be held in Mem phis May 28, 29 and 30? lhe iollowintr order, to mve a general outline of each day's pro- ceeding, will be submitted to Adju tant General Moorman at New Or leans for approval or modification. It is not thought, however, that he will make any material altera tions. TUESDAY, MAY 28. Calling convention to order at 10 a. m. by Temporary Chairman, G. W. Gordon. 1 Invocation by Rev. J. William Jones, Chaplain General United Confederate Veterans. Singing of the doxology. Address of welcome to vetarans and visitors by Gov. Benton McMil lin on behalf of the state. Address of welcome to veterans aud visitors by Mayor J. J. Williams on behalf of the city of Memphis. Address of welcome to visiting sous of veterans by Rt. Rev. Bishop Gailor on behalf of the local sons of veterans. Address of welcome to veterans by Senator Thos. B. Turley on be half of local veterans and the execu tive committee. Brief general remarks by Tempo rary Chairman Gen. G. W. Gordon, of Memphis, who will conclude by introducing Gen. John B. Gordon aud turning over the convention to him. It is understood that the addresses of welcome will be very brief, those of Mayor Williams, Bishop Gailor, and Senator Turley not exceeding ten minutes each, and Gen G. W. Gordon's remarks will not be that long-. It is not known how long Gen. J. B. Gordou will require to respond to the addresses of welcome, or how long his appointee will take to de liver the annual address to the vet erans. It is supposed that all this can be done by 12:30 o clock, thus being two hours and a half from 10 a. m. Dr. Palmer, who delivered the annual address at Louisville, occu pied about one bouv and a half, but that was not unusually long. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29. Convention meets in business ses sion at 9:30 a. m. Convention reassembles in busi ness session at 2 o'clock p. in. THURSDAY, MAY 30. Convention meets in business ses sion promptly at 9:30 a. m. Final adjournment. Parade at 3:30 p. m. If the business of the reunion can be finished on Wednesday it is prob able that the great parade will begin at 9:30 on Thursday morning, as a morning parade would please the veterans wonderfully, and cause, perhaps, half as many more to fall into the line of march. They will feel fresh and vigorous in the morn ing, but weary and worn in the af ternoon. Besides, it would give them an opportunity for the ball and other amusements during the even It is generally conceded that the forenoon would give a finer and more imposing parade, and that is the feature of the exercises in which popular interest centers. A a ofotail lisfnpa Vi 5 a !s tVio nrdor of business which will be submitted ' , to Adjutant General Moorman for ! approval or modification. j The entertainment committee will ;be flowed 10 sandwich in their iVciaI attraclions during the day. ihe order of busmess as anuouueed uoesnoi attempt to regu.aie tnose n,aiter8' , . 1 - . . Detailed programmes will be is - I oiiod friim rlofr 1a it I j J i " ' . LOCAL and PERSONAL, w ly 7 Scheie Miss Janie Campbell has re turned to Collierville. Mrs. Blaylock has returned from a visit to Williston. Miss Sallie Kearney returned last week from Arkansas. Mrs. E. L. Lightfort visited in Northern Mississippi this week. Dr. J. W. Cartwright and fam ily have returned from Nashville. A large number of Whiteville's citizens were in the city Monday. Mrs. S. F. And rews, of Chicago, was in Bolivar the first of the week. The "History Club" met with Mrs. R. W. Tate Tuesday afternoon. Miss Sarah Jones, of Corinth, is the guest of Miss Maltie Cochran. Mr. A. F. Stinson, of Grand Junction, was in the city Monday on business. Messrs. Neil Johnson and Will Owens, of Jackson, were in the city Friday evening. Hon. John David Woods, of Hickory Valley, was in the city a few days ago. -Mrs. James II. Moss died Satur day of last week at her home near Hickory Valley. Mis. E. B. Tate and little daughter, Evelyu, have returned from Jackson. Messrs. E. A. Mullens and son, J. A. Mullens, of Cloverport, were in town Monday. Rev. It. Q. Riley, of Mason will preach at the Presbyteriau church next Sunday. Miss Mary Jones, of Holly Springs, is the guest of Miss Bessie Woods, of the 2nd district. Mr. Bolen died last week near Hickory Valley. He was a Coufed crate soldier and a good citizen. Mr. Dan Elliotte, deputy clerk United States Court, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. W. J. Cox. Drs. E. II. Dorris and W. II Siler were graduated by the Mem phis Hospital Medical College last week. The following is the meteoro logical report for April : Mean temperature, 5.3G; ranje, 52; rain fall, 2 82 inches. On account of the meeting o the Southern Baptist Association at New Orleans, May 9-16, the Illinois Central will sell tickets at reducet rates . Mrs. Ella Fleet and sister, Miss Jennie Foote, who have had charge of the boarding department of the Commercial Hotel at Grand Junc tion for several months, have re turned to Bolivar. W. J. Kedd fc Son s store was again robbed last Monday night Entrance was effected by prizing open the front door. The loss was small, about four dollars in change and a few canned goods, Mr. James II. Malone, of Mem phis, was in the city Wednesday. At the request of a large number of the Memphis bar, Mr. Malone has consented to become a candidate for a seat on the Supreme bench. The gas generator at the Annex of the Western Hospital exploded last week. No one was injured, but Mr. James Warren, the eugineer, bad a narrow escape. The loss will amount to several hundred dollars The Annex is being lighted with candles aud lanterns. The Confederate soldiers of old Hardeman honored their Bivouac in conferring the charming compli ment upon Miss Statler in selecting her as Sponsor for the occasion of the Memphis reunion. Miss Statler will select her Maids of Honor next week. In our supplement to-day ap pears a new directory of the Progress I elephoue Company. If your name is not on the list, subscribe for a box and get in communication with your frieuds. The Progress is a home company, its service is equal to the best. Mr. E. A. Doyle, who enlisted in the service of Uncle Sam several months ago, and who has been sta tioned at Washington for the past few weeks, has successfully passed an examination for assistant steward in the hospital corps. lie sailed from San Francisco for the Philip pines on the 25th of April. -Ihe Dunlap Springs Company (incorporated) has been leased for the present season by Messrs. Stew art and Lewis, who have recently issued a handsomely illustrated pam phlet, containing information con cerning this celebrated health resort, which will be opened to the public May 15, 1901. Mrs. Dee Ilillhouse visited Bol- lvar Tuesday. Mrs. iniinouse is, : and has been engaged in the milli-J nery business at Toone tor several years, one is a iaay 01 taste, mor- oughly understands her profession, keeps in touch with the latest styles and deserves the" liberal patronage she is receiving. WcUnesday morning while Mr. A Carutheis and wife were 011 h t B livar lLe bu ln which weje riJing WM acci. (dentally run into cn Polk's Hill by ' . Mpisrfl w P j yvrnelt ana 1111am uryant. tor- ' tunately the occupants were not iu- iurcd. One of the wheels of Mr. Caiuther's buggy was wrecked. Miss Bessie Miller arrived from Chicago Wednesday evening and will spend a few days with her par euts, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Miller. Miss Miller has selected theBtage as a profession and is making quite a reputation. At present she is play ing a leading part with the Otis Skinnpr CJnmii.mv Slip will Ipavp tomorrow for New York City, to! join ber company. Decoration Day. All who have relatives or friends buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery will please bring suitable flowers for decoration Saturday, May 11th, the day set apart twelve months ago for that purpose. Come with dinner and let's spend the day in honor of our dead. There will be music and services Saturday an'd Sunday. The same committee of last year will serve. W. R. McKinxie, Ch'u. Geo. M. Dorkis, Sec'y. Black's Academy. Most of our farmerR are up with their work. Wheat, oats and clover are looking well. Cultivation will begin next week. That will be court week and you had better make yourself scarce in Bolivar. Mr. Wm. G. McMaster, of Madi sou county, visited Oscar Black and family last week. He is a goot farmer and a wide-awake man. He says a neighbor of his, Mr. De Ber ry, plowed his yard to set out some shrubbery and mulched it with saw dust. A voluuteer watermelon came through the mulch and bore eigh teen melons weighing from 40 to 60 pounds. Who can beat it? Messrs. C. A Campbell, Arthur Irviu and Rosamond llowse gave a telephone concert, last Saturday night, that was as nice as nice couh be. Most everybody went visiting last Sunday. Mrs. Mary A. Nuckolls and Miss Laura visited Mrs. John Black. Mr. W. P. Nuckolls ant family visited his father-in-law, Mr, James Thompson, in No. 15, last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. C. II. Harris and lady visited hi-s brother, Kobert, who is somewhat indis posed. Mr. Knox Nuckolls drives four in-hand to the plow. Why doesn't he drive them to his bugay Oh, we know the road to New Rope Sunday-school is not wide enough He attends regularly. At Sunday-school Mr. Oscar Black was all smiles and dimples; ditto Mr. Hugh Caruthers. I hev went west, presumably down the "52." Miss Ann Eva Black is making an excellent teacher. She is ever prompt, patient and seems to really delight in it. This seems to be a Confederate year. Why doesn't some one start a move to have our Confederate monument cleaned and polished? Since the ladies raised the money to buy it, we think the men should care for it. What say you? 44. Owing to a rush of orders which has kept me constantly busy, I was compelled to omit my usual spring' display of Hats, fcivery day, however, is display day. Respectfully, Mrs. J. D. Swinebkoad. eBusiness Localsv Fishing Tackle Cheap at Hudson s. Go to W. J. Cox's for best Paints. All the latest drinks can be found at Lightfort's. Go to Hudson's for l'aints, Oils, Varnishes, etc. A beautiful line of Wall Paper at Cox's Drugstore. The purest and best of drinks now from Lightfort s fountain. Buy your School Books and School Supplies at Hud son s. Pure and fresh Drugs al ways on hand at Cox's Drug store. 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