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AM '5? 77. . . . . i i 1 The Great Merchant Prince ot Bolivar Enters the Arena for the Fall Trade with a Brilliant and Beautiful. Selection of Fashion's Fancies. Commencing Saturdaj', October 5, and continuing 90 days, I will offer for sale for spot cash to the people of Hardeman and adjoining counties one.of the most magnificent selections of goods ever brought to "West Tennessee at prices lower than ever before. My Great Department Store, a handsome three-story brick building, is crowded from cellar to garret with the best that money can boy. My new stock is beyond question superior, quality and prices considered, to that of any retail merchant in the state. Some predict that I have bought too heavily, but I know the wants of my customers it takes a house full of goods to supply them, not a handful. From the bottom shelf to the roof you will find the best in my house, an idea of which can be gained from my handsome show windows, the admiration of all. Old time business ideas cannot keep pace with up-to-date methods. Energy, enterprise arid money win. I want to thank my friends for the liberal patronage accorded me during my business career in Bolivar, embracing many years ; and I desire to say to those who have bought of mo on credit during the present year, that if they pay their accounts promptly I will carry them another year and supply all their needs! I have confidence in the people, appreciate their patronage and will continue to give them the best values for the lejst money. The news has gone out that "Barrett's is Headquarters for Bargains in Bolivar." The people are coming to the store on foot, on horseback, in buggies, in carriages, in wagons, crowding our front and rear entrances. Let them come they are thrice welcome ! Myself and a competent corps of salesmen will be found ready to serve them. We are on duty from daylight until midnight. Below we mention only a few of the thousands of articles we carry in stock. lfiVkl X iQ rllOC! 15,000 yards Brown Domestic (enough to fence in all Hardeman JLUL JUXULlt5o, County) at 5 cents. , v 10,000 yards Calico, best grades, from Z to 5 cents. Just received from the factory, a case of handsome and beautiful Outings, we offer at the remarkable low price of 10 cents per yard. 200 nice Silk and Tailor-made Skirts, the very latest things out. Beautiful line French Flannel for Waists (all the go) a pattern in each piece. Wraps and Furs of every description, including 100 Automobile Wraps the nobbiest thins; on the market from 5.00 to $15.00. Broadcloths, Suitings, Flannelettes, Fascinators, Hosiery, Notions, Underwear, etc. We have a special line of Ladies Shoes, at from oo cents to l.oo. A car load. of Shoes for Men and Women, the largest shijiment ever made to a retail merchant. The most fash ionable cuts in patent leather, vici and kid. These goods are made by the celebrated firms of Smith & Stoughton, Robert Johnson & Rand, and the Brown Shoe Co., and for service, style and price cannot be beaten. Jo Ao .Barrett The Bolivar Bulletin. ANNOUNCEMENTS. CHANCELLOR. We hereby announce HON. A. G. HAWKINS as a candidate for re-election to the office of Chan cellor for the division comprising the counties of Kenton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, D?catur, Har ileiian, Hardin, Henderson. IleDry, Madison, Mc Nairy, Perry. Subject to the action of the Demo cratic party. REGISTER. I am a candidate for Register of Hardeman. Coui.ty, subject to the action of the Democratic party. MAURICE WILSON. We are authorized to announce Ii. W. SADLER as a candidate for Register of Hardeman county, subject to the action of the Democratic party. SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce J. H. DOYLE as a candidate for Sheriff of Hardeman County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. We are authorized to announce S. T. SMITH as a candidate for Sheriff of Hardeman County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. - We are authorized to announce W.P.HUDSON as a candidate for Sheriff of Hardeman county, subject to the action of the Democratic party. I LOCAL and PERSONAL. Notice change in schedule of local freight. Dr. Douglas and family are vis iting in Arlington. Mr. Jerome Hill left Sunday evening for New York. Hon. A. J. Coates visited Memphis Friday on legal business. Mrs. Eva M. Polk, of Nash ville, is here on a visit to relatives. Rev. G. W. Wilson preached at the Methodist church Sunday eve ning. Mrs. C. M. Wellons has re turned from a visit to Memphis and Tunica. The first ice of the season was seen Monday morning. Tempera ture, 30. Dan EUiotte, of Memphis, spent Sunday with his Bister, Mrs. W. J. Cox. Remember the entertainment for the benefit of the Union Ceme tery fund. Prof. Ernest McDaniel, princi pal of the Toone Academy, was in the city Saturday. Best line of Spectacles ever shown in Bolivar. Eyes tested free. Ligutfort, Optician. Mr. W. R. Sparkman, one of Jackson's most popular young: men, spent Tuesday in Bolivar on business. pairs, which Mr. McNeal Bond and family, from San Antonio, Texas, are visit ing the family of Col. Jerome Hill. The Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance Tuesday night requir ing cattle to be kept off tbe streets until April 1st. Ask to see the White En ameled, Venetian and Delft ware, at Duett's. Dr. J. D. Sasser, Jr., Messrs. J. S. Sasser and Slater Simpson, of Middleton, were in Bolivar Satur day on business. Pictures will be on exhibition this week illustrating some features of the entertainment for the Union Cemetery Association. Just received a nice assort ment of Queensware and Glassware at Durrett's. At the November term of County Court, J. M. Mercer was appointed administrator of the es tate of Mrs. Mercer. Mrs. C. A.Lindsey, of Denver, Colo., arrived Sunday and will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. E. Durrett, several weeks. Among o.ir visitors Saturday was Mr. II. B. Wright, a promi nent and substantial citizen of the Saulsbury neighborhood. j Miss Nell Carter, of Jackson, is spending the winter with(Mrs. J. A. Foster and family, taking music at St. Katharine's School. Mr. John Norment, manager of the Ingram Stave Co., now sta tioned near Helena, Ark., spent several days at home this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, of the 11th district, visited Bolivar last week. We regret to learn that they have decided to move to Texas about January 1st. Some hungry thief took ad vantage of Mr. C. M. Wellons' ab sence Sunday night, entered his pantry and carried off enough flour, lard, meat, butter, etc., to last him for several weeks. We have a well assorted stock of Shoes the kind that wear and at prices that are friendly to your pocket book. R. E. Duekett, Administrator. 300 If you have sore throat, soreness - Austin Fitts, of Merkel, Texas, re across the back or sides,, or your cently lost by fire his stote house we will close out for good WANTED 10,000 Bales Cotton, 10 car loads Cotton Seed, 10,000 Cross Ties, Chickens, Eggs, Butter and Country Produce generally, for all of which I will pay the highest market price. I am agent for one of the best mills in the county and will fill all orders for Heart Pine Lumber, delivered anywhere in the city. lungs feel sore or tender, or you are threatened with diphtheria or pneu monia, apply Ballard's Snow Liui ment externally and use Ballard's Ilorehound Syrup. W. J. Cox. Mr. J. F. McGee and wife and Mrs. L. V. McGee, . of Mercer, spent several days in Bolivar re cently. Mr. McGee will return in a few dayc, having accepted a clerk ship at Kahn Bros. For originality, of design and ex cellence of material and workman ship, Miss Maggie Black's stock of Millinery is unsurpassed. The low prices at which her goods will be sold tbe remainder of tbe season will astonish you. If you are suffering from drowsi ness in the daytime, irritability of temper, sleepless nights, general de bility, headache, and general want of tone to the system, use Herbine. You will get relief and finally a cure. Price, 50 cts. W. J. Cox. Mrs. Sallie Essary died Tues day at the residence of her husband, Marion Essary, in the 18th district. She was about 40 years old and be longed to the Baptist church. Her remains were buried at Hickory Grove cemetery. A husband and five children survive. - We are still selling Men's and Boys Clothing, Over coats, Jeans Pants at cost. R. E. Durrett, Administrator. For burns, cuts, bruises, lacera tions, or injuries of any description, Ballard Snow Liniment is a sover eign remedy. It never fails to do good, and so promptly that its won derful curative properties frequently create surprise. Price, 25 and 50 cents. W. J. Cox. On Wednesday, Nov. 20th, J. j R. Black, administrator of Jas. A.'. Black, dee'd., will sell at public outcry at the late residence of the; said J&s. A. Black, two and one-1 half miles northwest of Bolivar, a lot of cattle, mares, mules, hogs, farming implements, corn, fodder, cotton seed and other articles too numerous to mention. 2w Thousands of men and women suf fer from piles, especially women with female weakness have this suf fering to contend with, in addition to their other pains. Tabler's Buck J eye Pile Ointment will quickly ef fect a cure. Price, in bottles, 50c; in tubes, 75c. W. J. Cox. From a private letter to a friend in Bolivar, we learn that Mr. 3 -3 03 33 OT 03 r C j TO . Si o o a - a cs cs GQ . 53 a 30 a o co c3 t- - (U c3h 5 O 5 i go c3 33 c C3 03 and stock of goods, valued at fifteen thousand dollars. Mr. Fitts was a former resident of this county and his friends here will regret to learn of his misfortune. We understand that he will resume business imme diately. If you want high-grade, latest style Photographs, and at moderate prices, go to Lightforl's Gallery. Associated with him at present is Mr. C. D. Hilliard, who was a mem ber of the firm of. Bingham & Hil liard, of Memphis, well known as the leading photographers of the South. The public is cordially in vited to call and see samples. X. H. T. Mclutyre, St. Paul, Minn., who has been troubled with a dis ordered stomach, says, 'Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets do me' more good than anything I have ever taken." For sale by W. J. Cox, Bolivar; J. W. Nuckolls, Toone. . The teachers' institute adver tised to be held at Whiteville Nov. 9tb (Saturday), has been postponed at the request of the trustees of the school until the first Saturday in December. The same programme will stand. The reason of the post ponement is that the people desire more time for preparation to enter tain their visitors. The people of Whiteville, as is well known, are royal entertainers. The fourth quarterly conference for Bolivar Station M. E. Church, South, was held Monday. Rev. G. W. Wilson, presiding elder of the Jackson District, presided. In tbe connectional collections and pastor's salary there was some improvement over the report of last year. Messrs. Julius Crawford and F. P. Wilkin son were added to the board as new stewards for next year. Dr. B. V. Hudson was re-elected superintend ent of the Sunday-school. The stereopticon views and lec ture of Persian life were witnessed by a large audience on Monday eve ning. The receipts, $32.50, were given to Rev. Shimmon, the native missionary. At the conclusion of the lecture those desiring had a chance to inspect some handiwork of his own people. Miss Mattie Cochrane volunteered to imperson ate a Persian lady of quality. The twentieth century maiden would not enjoy the somber robes and close veils of the oriental lady. County Court Clerk Crawford The Markets of the World have been Ransacked by the Man who ever Battles for the People's Interests, and the Cream is Laid at Your very Door. TPoi IVTPTl We Iiave tIie IarSest line of Clothing ever carried in Bolivar bought v A -u-"- direct from factory at Baltimore, the acknowledged clothing market of the world. 200 Men's Tailor-made Suits 12.5o to 15.oo 100 Men s Suits 5.oo 100 Nice Overcoats from 3.oo to 15.oo 200 Men's Suits lo.oo . Boy's Pants and Suits from 5o cents to l.oo 2 cases Men's Underwear from $l.oo to 2oo, nicest selection in the city. 200 dozen Shirts from the Ferguson-McKinnie factory, at St. Louis, made especially for our trade the latest thing on the market. Collars, Cuffs, and Fancy Neckwear in endless variety. Large stock of the celebrated "Swann Brand" and "Stetson" Hats and Caps in the very latest styles and Shapes. The Sleepless Sentinel of Bolivar, Who Guards the People's Interests sold at. public outcry Saturday the following lands, located in Harde man Couuty, to persons mentioned below for amounts stated: 100 acres in district 17 to M. C. Cox for $305.00; 150 acres in district 17 to H. N. Harris for $870.00; 176 acres in district 27 to W. B. Sasser for $425.00; 139 acres in district 1 to H. B. Wright for $610.00; 100 acres in district 18 to Johu A. Gib sou for $125.00; 241 acres in dis trict 1 to J. V. "Wright for $700.00. FOR SALE. Building lots in Northwest Bolivar, between Railroad and Union Street. Prices, terms and size of lots to suit purchaser. W. C. Dorion. A large box will be placed in the PostofHce for the reception of magazines, papers, etc., to be dis tributed free. Those of our citi zens who subscribe to such publica tions are respectfully asked, after reading, to deposit same in the above mentioned box. Mr. Redd, the postmaster, has kindly consent ed to distribute them. Many peo ple who are unable to subscribe for reading matter 'will appreciate this movement, which is inaugurated by one of our ladies. Two freight trains collided Monday morning at Shandy, result ing in a disastrous wreck. Both were south-bound. No. C33 was getting water, when a "double header," Nos. 629 and 498 came in sight, crashing into the former. Several cars were derailed nd the track badly torn to pieces. Traffic was discontinued for the day and the mails were transferred at Shan dy. None of the crews were injur ed. Wesley MoKinnie was engi neer on one of the trains and had a narrow escape. It is said a defect ive airbrake caused the collision. The annual meeting of the Memphis Methodist Conference will be he'.d at Dyersburg, beginning next Wednesday, Bishop II. C. Morrison, of Louisville, presiding. Among other important business to be transacted will be the assigning of pastors to work, for the ensuing two years. Rev. J. M. Scott, pas tor of the Methodist Church here, has served his members faithfully and well for the past two years, and Smyrna Rugs from l.oo to 5.oo. Large line Matting. Trunks, Valises, Harness, Saddles, Bridles. A complete stock of Furniture. We also keep on hand a large stock of Staple Groceries, such as Meat, Flour, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, etc.; in fact, all general family supplies. BALL MILLINERY. vs7 i Cr. T. IXGRAM, President. JOUX L. MITCHELL, Assis't Cashier. r.J 5 BANK OP BOLIVAR, M 2Dibectors G. T. W. T. Anr? VTransacta a General Banklne Business. f Collections Made and Prompt Returns. ve?-ygT-ygr yvg - fk we understand, without an excep tion, they desire his return. Every citizen of Bolivar, irrespective of religious belie', will gladly wel come this good man back. I COMBINATION OFFER. l Ml to to to to to to to to to to to to to A to to to to Bulletin and Home and Farm 1 year. ...... $l.oo Bulletin and W'kly Com mercial Appeal 1 y'r l.io Bulletin and Twice-a-W. Courier-Journal 1 y'r 1.25 Bulletin, Home and farm, Com mercial Appeal (Weekly) and c-Courier-Journal (Twiee-a-Wk) A.o Cash in Advance. BOLIVAR BULLETIN, Bolivar, Tenn. Large, new stock just received h h Styles the Latest and Prices the Lowest, mh Orders taken for Ladies' Tailor-Made Suits and Wraps. x Beautiful line of samples. Mrs. ELLA FLEET. Weed Block. West of Postofiice. 5?;S5? S? ??? BOLIVAR, TENNESSEE. Ingram, Jno. W. Nuckolls, $k Denosita Kolirltp.l Money to Loan on Reasonable Terms. 'v-xggg Auction Sale ! On Saturday, Nov. 9, 1901, at the courthouse door in the town of Bolivar, Tenn., I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder my farm, situated in tbe 14th civil dis trict of Hardeman county, Tenn., containing 52 acres 30 acres in cultivation, balance timbered. On the place is a frame residence, in good repair, with three rooms and three side rooms, a hall and three porches; a new tenant house, barn, good oachard, wells, etc. Will also sell ray cotton gin and grist mill, with engine, boiler, fix-ii res ami atticbments all com plete, in good order and now in operation. Terms of Sale One-third cash, balance on a credit of one and two, years. .Notes with good security will be required and a lien retained on the property to secure the defer red payments. C. M. Maronky, 25ocl3w Toone, Tenn - V r t mi i ,. ii.. . Kl) Vf -