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The Bolivar Bulletin. I LOCAL and PERSONAL. MEMPIII. Miss Louise Lake returned to Jackson Tuesday morning. MEMPIII. Mr. D. F. Teague, of Tooiie, was in to see us "We..sday. MEMPIII. Mrs. M. J. Myers is spending a few weeks at Essary Springs. MEMPIII. Hon. A. W. Stovall, of Jack son, was in the city "Wednesday. We eell the famous Memphi Cigars. II. L. Lightfort & Co. Miss Mabel Simmons, of Jack son, is visiting -Mrs. A. J. Coates. School Books and Supplies at Hudson's. Miss Sallie Emerson is visiting Miss Lucie Prewitt, at Middleburg. Fruit Jars and Jelly Glass es at Hudson's. Mr. T. A. Brown and wife, of Lake here. county, are visiting relatives Go to Hudson's for a good Pocket Knife, Ilazor, Strop, etc. Mrs. Mary Bills and Margaret Withers are visiting in Corinth, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. 11. L. Lightfort are spending a few days at Rogers' Springs. Mrs. James Withers and son, Lou, returned to Jackson Tuesday morning. Miss Lizzie Cheek, of McKen zie, is the guest of Bolivar friends this week. Buy your Perfumes, Soaps, Cigars, Fine Candies, etc. at Hudson's. Mrs. George Dugan, of Chica go, and Mrs. Ida Dugan, of Jack son, are guests of Bolivar relatives. Mrs. L. A. Kenny and chil dren, accompanied by Mrs. E. A. Pybass, are spending the week at Medon. Misses Mattie Cochrane, Mary Ingram, Blanche Wood, and Lizzie Cheek are spending a few days at Rogers' Springs. Notice Subscribers to Com mercial must settle every month by the 10th for past month's subscrip tion or paper will be discontinued. William Wilkinson. Smart Johnson, an honorable old colored man, died Wednesday night. For more than twenty years he was sexton of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. J. A. Hudson, who is con nected with the claim department of the Oliver-Finnie Grocer Co., of Memphis, was in the city Monday on business. BALLARD'S SNOW LINI MENT gives instant relief in cases of Bleeding, Burns, Bruises, bcalds, Cuts, etc. Price, 25 and 50 cents. For sale by W. J. Cox. Mrs. J. Will Gates and daugh ter, Miss Linnie Claire, and Mrs. Chambers, of Hickory Valley, have returned from a visit to Jackson, where they were guests of Mrs Leila Morgan Murrell. HERBINE is well adapted to the cure of fevers of all kinds, because it thoroughly cleanses the stomach and bowels of all bilious humors. and expels all impure secretions o the body. Price 50c. W. J. Cox's drus; store. A protracted meeting is progress at Bethlehem Church, the 4 th district, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. B. McNeil, assist ed by Rev. D. D. Shuck. The at tendance is large at both the day and uifht services and much inter est is being manifested. Where the digestion is good and the general powers of the system in a healthy state, worms can find no habitation in the human body. WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE not only destroys every worm, but corrects all derangements of the di gestive organs. Price 25e. W. J. -Coxy druggist. Cur friend, Mr. T. W. Tate, jf the Toone neighborhood, was in .town Wednesday on business. 'While here he paid our oQice a .pleasant visit. Mr. Tate is one of the few farmers in Hardeman who has sold corn this year. He reports present crop conditions in his neighborhood anything but encour- ' aging.- Col. G. T. Ingram visited Mis sissippi this week on business. Fresh Drugs at Cox's. Mrs. W. J. Cox and daughters, CI ' 1 Wera and Erline, are Jackson. Drink Pepsol at Cox's. Mrs. Ebuer has returned from a visit to Rogers' Springs, improv ed in health. Try a "Bolivar Glace, Cox's. at Hon. E. L. Bullock, of Jack eon, was iu Bolivar this week on legal business. Miss Nonie Amnions is in Mem phis on a visit to her brother, Mr. Albert Amnions. A few Hammocks Cox's for about cost. left at Mrs. Jennie Patrick, after a visit to Bolivar relatives, returned to Chicago last week. Mr. Virgil Huddleston, of Ilar risburg, Ark., visited relatives in the 18th district this week. All of the popular cold drinks served at Cox's Soda Fountain. Misses IIary Franklin, Mattie Clinton, and Nelle Clinton left on Wednesday evening for Rogers' Springs. Mrs. Charles 11. Gish and two children, Mildred and Paul Tudor, of Corinth, are guests of Mrs. Rob't A. Tate. Mason Fruit Jars, also Rubbers and Tops, at Cox's Drug Store. -Lightfort's Photograph Gallery is again ready for business and the I patronage of the public is respect- ully solicited. Mr. B. F. Huddleston, of Jack son, spent a lew nays lattiy with friends and relatives in the Craincs- ville neighborhood. Ice Cream Soda, Milk Shake, Coco-Cola, Pepsol and Crushed Fruit Ices all at 5 cents each at Cox's Nev Soda Fountain. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Strouu. of Saulsbnry, spent several days the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lightfort, Jr. Mrs. Walter McGee, who has spent several months at her broth 's, Dr. B. V. Hudson, returned to Mercer Moudav morning. All who feel an interest in the Sunday School at Black's Academy are requested to meet at the School House next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. W. P. Nuckolls, Supt. Mr. M. Gabriel lost two fine horses within the past few days, caused by nam arivini;. lie is anxious to buy a good horse. Mr. Jim Holmes, of the Hick ory Valley neighborhood, has lost! two horses with glanders and. five others are sick with the same dis ease. A free and easy expectoration is produced by a few doses of BAL LARD'S HOKEHOUJSD SYRUP, in all cases of Hoarseness, Sore Throat, or difficult breathing. Price 25c and 50c. Sold by W. J. Cox, druggist. - . t m ci : r l iur. xj. . oaminuiis, vne aim baby, of Whiteville, visited rela- tives here this week. Mr. bam- mous will leave next Tuesday for bhawnee, Oklahoma, where he goes to open a branch store tor .Morrison, Sammons & Co Mr. Thurmanllundlsy, of Gib son County, is visiting his uncle, Mr. J. T. Hundly, of Vildo. Mr Hundley reports that a fine - wheat crop was harvested in Gibson, but that the corn crop is seriously in- jured by the drouth What most people want is some- thing mild and gentle, when in need of a physic. Chamberlain's Stom ach and Liver Tablets fall the bill to a dot. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. 1? or sale by W. J. Cox, Bolivar ; J. W. Nuckolls, Toone. We were shown a few days ago samples of cloth of a beautiful fa bric, made from the pine apple tree 111 Luc J. uiuuuiuc iBiauuB. ccui uv iu iu- "- r r J . i. i u : i : ti i . u menu to jurs. j. ui. euuua. iue cloth is delicate, of varied colors, and resembles somewhat our lawn, Blotches and excrescences, which so often annov people, are simply efforts of nature to throw oil imped iments to the proper performance of her duties. HERBINE will aid and assist nature in her work, and ensure a skin clear and beautiful, entirely free from all imperfections. Price 50 cts., at W. J. Cox's. Mr. J. J. Prewitt, of the Sauls bury neighborhood, brought a load: of water-melons to Bolivar Wed nesday which attracted considerable attention on account of their size. vieiting in One of the melons weighed forty seven pounds, and the general av- ; erage of the load was about forty ponudb each. At a meeting sof Tennyson Lodge No. 107, Knights of Pythias, held recently, the following officers were elected to serve for the next semi-annual term : Douglas Harris, chancellor commander; E. L. Light- fort, vice chancellor; J. V. Curlin, ser 0f prelate; B. V. Hudson, ni work; W. J. Cox, keeper of records and seal; W. B. Sanrao is, master at arms. No one knows the unbearable tor ture, the peculiar and agonizing pain, caused by piles, unless they have suffeeed from them. Many believe them incurable. This is a mistake. Proper treatment will cure them. TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT will cure the most obstinate cases. Price, SOcts. in bottle, tubes 75c. For sale bv W. J. Cox. At the August term of County Court, II. E. Carter was appointed administrator of Mrs. Mary Hud son's estate ; W. II. Baldy was ap pointed administrator of II. C. Wel lon's estate ; J. J. Siler, J. R. Holmes and John Rook were ap pointed commissioners to set apart a year's support to Mrs. Nellie Am nions, widow of Jesse Amnions, deceased. Pi of. F. W. Temple, of Hen derson, and Miss Laura Tisdale, of the western portion of this county, were united in marriage here Satur day morning while seated in a bug- gy at the southern gate of the court house. The ceremony was perform ed by Esquire W. J. Cox. The aroom is connected with the Geor gia Robertson Christian College, of which the bride was once a pupil. The laws of health require that the bowels move once each day and the penalties for violating this law is piles. Keep your bowels regular by taking a dose of Chamberlain's stomach and Liver I ablets when n.ecessary and Jou.wi11 "ever have mat severe punisument mnicieu j upon ou. Price, 25 cents. For ale by VV. J. Cox, liolivai; J. W. Nuckolls' Toone' W W . v e understand tnat two gen tlemen, while returning from church at Rocky Springs Sunday night, on horseback, met with serious acci dents. One of the horses stumbled lnd fell, the second horse falling ; over the first, throwing the riders to the ground. One of the gentle men is said to have been internally injured by the fall and the other's leg badly sprained. Our informant did not learn their names. "The general ennui produced by the intense heat for the month just past was relieved in a most re- freshing manner Thursday evening bv the Misses Bills, of Bolivar, They entertained at their beautiful I home, 4The Pillars,' with a 'sunset tea.' in honor of Mrs. James With- ers, of Jackson, and Mr. Gilmer P. Smith, of Memphis. The ancestral home was decorated for the occas ion and the delightful menu served in courses would have done credit to an epicurean feast." Memphis Scimitar of Saturday. From a recent paper received l . . - from Wilmington, IN. J., it was learned that Bradley J. Wootten, 0f that city, had received a presi dential appointment of 2nd Cavalry Lieutenancy. -This is quite an hon or to young Wootten, he having risen from the ranks. Bolivarians will remember him as a boy in knicker-bockers, the eldest son of Rev. Edw. Wootten, a former min ister of Bolivar, and will be glad to know of his success in his chosen profession. Just where and when he will be assigned duty is not now known CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. Tho V'mA Ynii Hawo Alwaue Rmmht Bears trie Signature of NOTICE. ai .T . - . . , I llnvincr been niilv annointeil ereo- ut0rs of the estate of R. II. Wood (deceased), the undersigned hereby notify all persons having accounts and demands against said estate to present them to Dr. H. W. Tate at his office in Bolivar, Tenn. Persons indebted to the estate are respectfully requested to settle. This July 8th, 1901. H. W.Tate, e, ) Ben. Wilson Wm. House Executors of estate of R. H. Wood, Deceased. aug24t The SchLE? Medal Fund. I Our readers are familiar with the Sampson-Schley controversy. It will be remembered that while the former was in command of our navy when Cervera's fleet was cstroy- ed, he was absent and did not take part in its destruction. The work was accomplished by Rear Admiral Schley, although Admiral Sampson was given the credit. The Commercial Appeal, in order to show the appreciation of the pub lic of Schley's services, is soliciting ten cents contributions, for the pur Pose f purchasing a medal to be presented to him. bo far over one thousand dollars have been raised by popular subscription, and the amount increases daily. Miss Myrtle True, i patriotic lit tle lady, who believes in giving cridit to whom credit is due, has assisted in the deserving movement by raising a fund here, which has been scut to the Commercial Appeal with the following letter aud list of contributors : Bomvak, Tknn, Aug 7, 1001. Commercial Appeal, Memphis, lenn. Gkftlkmkn : I am a little Memphis girl spending the summer here with my gi-ind-paients. I want to help make the "Schley Medal" a success, and have asked for contributions and same have been cheerfully given me. Inclosed please find P. O. Money Order for $3.50. with list of con tributors. Very respectfully, Myrtle True. W. D. Wilson Dr. II. W. Tate Dr. R. W. Tate II. T. Baker Capt. C. M. Wellons J. M. Taylor A. L. Lightfort A. B. Warren W. C. Dorion Mrs. A. M. Statler Mrs. G. M. Warren Mrs. E.A. Pybass Mrs II. O. True Miss Emma Warren Miss Maggie le Black Willie Wilkinson Hugh Williams J. P. Mitchell lluah Crawford v. A. Macon John Smith prof. J. M. Hubbard g. A. Black J. V. Kinney p v? wilkinsnn Carroll Foster Mrs. B . V. Hudson Mi88 Rulh Martin Mi88 Mabei Warren Miss Myrtle True hozei Redd Warren Shelton J. E. Whittenton S. F. Foote George C. Wellons. This is the secoud contribution sent from Bolivar for the above mentioned purpose. Mr. C. D. Dur rett, a few weeks ago, sent five dol lars to the "Schley Medal Fund," contributed by various parties whose names were published iu the Com mercial Appeal. VAUGHAN'S. Misses Carrie and Claudia Spaik- man are improved. Mr. J. W. Lake, efficient clerk of the board of school directors, this district, has been taking the schol- astic population. Countv Snperinteudent, Prof. D. E. Bishop, visited our schools, manifesting great interest in same, recently. A series of meetings have just closed at Van Buren. Miss Sallie Kearney, one of the most popular young ladies of the immediate neighborhood of Bo'i- var, taught only one week at Alex ander's, on account of sickness. Miss Lois Davis, of Grand Junction, succeeded her. The work of the levee, under the efficient supervision of Mr. Pat Mc- Commons, is progressing rapidly. Misses Rosa and Teunie Dowdy were cauers in our enterprising 1 M Z Z community recently. A severe hail storm swept over this division, greatly injuring old corn, the 17th ult. Vanghan'd school is progressing nicely under the management of one who thoroughly understands train- inr the vounsr idea to shoot Prof. Frank S. Coflin O w c Misses Julia and Dora West, Au- gusta and Lonie bparkmin were guests lately of Miss Claudia Spark- man. Prof. Henry Ray's school at Tur key Springs is nicely progressing. A series of protracted meetings commenced at Rocky Springs first Sabbath. Sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Willie Jacobs, of the 17th district, which occurred a few days since, caused, it is supposed, by consumption. She leaves a large family to mourn her departure. Mr. W. N. Sparkman visited our county seat the 3rd inst. It is reported that - Mrs. John Bryant is doing fairly well. I Minimum. Sunday School Mass Meeting. Pursuant to a call made last week by the superintendents of Bolivar Sunday Schools, a number of Sun day School workers and their friends met in the Baptist c'lUrch Sunday afternoon. A number from each of the following Sunday Schools were present : Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist and Black's Academy union Sunday 73chool, three miles west of Bolivar. The meeting was called to order by Rev. J. F. Ray, pastor of Bap tist church. After devotional exer cises, which were conducted by him, tLe meeting was organized by the election of W. McBride president, and W. J. Cox secretary. The president stated that the ob ject of the meeting was to discuss the needs of establishing more Sun day Schools in Hardeman county and to promote a greater interest in the minds of the people along the lines of Sunday School work. A number of expressions were made endorsing the proposed move ment, and, on motion, a Hardeman County Sunday School Convention was called to meet in Bolivar the last Thursday and Fri day in August, said conven tion to be composed of the va rious Sunday School workers of the different denominations throughout Hardeman county, and shall, at its first meeting organize itself into a Hardeman County Sunday School Convention, adopt such by-laws and constitution in accordance with the State Sunday School Convention. Committee appointed on program as follows : Rev. J. F. Ray, Julius Crawford, C. D. Durrett, W. P. Nuckolls, Mrs. Robert Wood Tate, Miss Sal lie Kearney, Mrs. B. V. Hudson. Committee on by-laws and con stitution : W. McBride, J. V. Curlin, Julius Crawford. Committee on music : Mrs. T. M. Moore, Mrs. Austin Statler, Miss Eva Curlin. Committee on entertainment : Miss Kate McBride, Miss Carrie Emerson, Miss Jennie Mitchell, W. J. Cox, W. T. Anderson, B. V. Hudson. Representatives from all the Sun day Schools in the county are most cordially invited to attend this con vention. Ample arrangements will be made for the entertainment of all who may attend. Remember the date Aug. 29th and 30th, 1901. Place of meeting iu the Baptist church, Bolivar, Tenn. W. McBride, Pres. W. J. Cox, Sec'y. Turnip Seed for Sale. We have a large stock of KllHIJ UCCU) Y 3 "III sell either in small quantities or uy iiiu uusuei, ut wiy iuv prices. I'. F. VVTLKINSON CC bONS. A Quiet Marriage, Mr. A. M. Morrison and Miss Alice Smith were married this morn- ins at G.30 at the home of Rev. R. T. Phillips, the officiating minister. Mr. Morrison is well-known in Ian nis, having lived here for years. He has proven a successful business man and held high positions of trust. He became postmaster at the begin- ing of President McKinley's admin istration, lie h'ls the office well, and has the confidence of the entire town and community. Miss Smith is one of K. urns' most accomplished ana wortny young women. She is loved and ho lored by all who know her. Mr. Morrison' is fortunate in winning the heart and hand of this superior woman. May success and happiness be theirs in this world and luroiu.uout eterni ty. Mr. aud Mrs. Morrison left on the early Texas Midland train tor a visit to Mr. Morrison s old home in Tennessee. After which . they will be at home to their friends in their beautiful home on Clay street. Ennis Daily News. Non-Kesident Notice. S. J. Stanton et ala ") No. 1490 R. D. Via the Counfy Court of Mary C. Guynn et als ) Hardeman Co., Tenn. It appearing from the petition, which is sworn to, that the defendants, Mary C. Guynn, ia a non resident of the State of Tennessee and is a resident of the State of North Carolina; Amelia J. Guynn and T. L. Guynn are non-residents of the State of Tennessee, and are residents of the State of Vir ginia; Lou Thurman and husband, Richard Thur- mtn, are non-residents of the State of Tennessee, and are residents of the State of California so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served on them. It is therefore ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks in the Bolivak Bulletin, a newspaper published in the town of Bolivac, requiring said defendants to enter their appearance before the .Cleik at his office in the town of Bolivar, on or before the first Monday in September, 1901, and plead, answer or demur to the allegations in the bill set forth, otherwise the same will be taken for confessed as to them an this cause set for hearing ex parte. y ' r This August 7, 1901. ' JULIUS CRAW FOR I, . H.-E. Caktm, Solicitor. v i)i v5f i For Sale, i I offer for sale at rea sonable prices a few Cotswold Lambs and one Rambouillet Ram. They are beauties. ROB'T GALLOWAY. Jf Jf 9f Jf ?f Jt? 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HOUSE, Agent Host in Quantity. Bct in Quality. Alili DK.UGGIHTS. JAMES F. BALLARD, St. Louis. W. J. COX. the Eyes of the World we paint the merits of the " Sole of Honor, Selz "R.oya.1 Blue" $3.50 Shoo. In the shoe is the best of work and leather and "back of it" is the name of Selz. Selz means perfection and stands for satis faction. In all such kinds and styles Chicago. th largest mmolactnrert of good world, make thla good aboo for moa. Farm 1 year 1.00 Commercial 1.10 Courier 1.25 desire to take advantage rates must send their sub- SZ. . . . 7. . Z. SZ. . r. . A cv Your appetite is poor, your heart "flutters," coated, bad breath, bowels mouthr? is a natural vegetable remedy, containing no mineral or narcotic poisons. It will correct or all symptoms, make your health, then w L T:1 appetite and spirits good. At druggists, 50 cents. For Sale By W. J. COX,