"MAvV II fti ft ... BltlE'TT Throws JBomlbs in ComBetitors' CainiD JL Crreat Merchant Prince of Bolivar Still Duty, 'Guarding thef Peoples' Interests, Offering Brilliant Bargains. A special train has just arrived on schedule time from the famous store of Ferguson-McKinn- ie Dry Goods Co., of St. Louis, decked with bunting" and banners, loaded to the trucks, labeled "J. A. BARRETT, BOLIVAR, TENN." The way was clear, passenger and freights were mails delayed and Barrett's Special had the right over the entire line. It was the wonder and admiration of thousands who saw it whirl through the different towns speeding to its destination. This was a great stroke of enterprise, but is nothing compared with the beautiful, rich and handsome goods that Car contained unquestionably, undoubtedly the largest stock ever carried by any retail store in the Commencing Saturday morning, March26th, at the hour of 9 o'clock, this $40,000 stock will be displayed, and competent and courteous salesmen will be on hand to serve the public. We mean business strictly and we propose to .do business. We guarantee to sell goods 25 per cent, cheaper than any other firm in Bolivar. If you don't believe it, get our prices and then try elsewhere. We have long been recognized as leaders in the Dry Goods business in Bolivar and we are determined to maintain that honored distinction. From cellar to roof, front to rear and wall to wall my handsome three-stor- y brick building is banked with goods, and in the bolts are bargains for all. The news of the arrival of the Special Train bearing this great stock has already been scatted and messenger boys are kept busy delivering us telegrams from out of town buyers and we have been forced to employ special assistance to answer telephone calls. We want to impress the fact upon, the public that these goods were bought months ago, before the recent advances, but they will be sold at the same prices we offered them when cotton was five cents a pound. We call attention to a few articles. Our stock is so vast, varied and immense that we will not attempt to mention everything.vvwi 1 s HANDSOME WATCH FR In addition to the great values we are offering, we will give away with every suit of Clothes purchased, or every ten dollars worth of goods bought a handsome niekle plated, stem winding, open face, jeweled Watch absolutely Free. These Watches are accurate time-keeper- s, made by the American Watch Co., and are guaranteed. They are not the cheap and worthless variety that some are offering. We have arranged with the factory for an unlimited supply. Remember, you not only get goods from us 25 per cent cheaper than from any other firm, but'a Watch of worth and value Free. Keep up with the time and get one of these Watches. a The Pbogress Telephone No. 17. jt Local News Ewell Mullios, of Whiteville, was in town Sunday. Mrs. May Prewitt, of Hickory Valley, was in the city Monday. Miss Maude Pirtle, of Toone, was over Monday afternoon. Dr. Taylor, a popular druggist of Mason, was in the city Monday. Frank Miller, a well known colored man, died Friday morning. Mrs. Mary B. Walker, of Can- ton, Miss., Is visiting Mrs. C. A. Miller. Misses Hamer and Oakley, of Michigan City, Miss., are guests of Mrs. Hardaway. Frank Baker, of Memphis, visited relatives here the first of the week. David Sparkman, an attendant of the Hospital, is spending a few days at bis father's home, near Saulsbury. Mr. J. A. McKinnie and little eon, Harry, and Messrs. J. P. Mitchell and E. S. Crawford spent Sunday in Jackson. Make life's walk easy by wearing the Crossett $3.50 Shoe. Sold only by Swee-to- n & Black. . The democratic majority con- tinues to increase in the 13tb dis- trict a fine boy arrived recently at the home Mr. II. M. Mitchell. Mrs. Grisham and Mrs. Ogles-b- y and children, of Wiufield, La., are here on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Emerson. Ladies you are invited to inspect our line of American Beauty Shoes, the best $2.00 Shoe ever offered in Bolivar for the money. Sweeton 3f Black. Funeral services of the late Mrs. R. S. Carter will be held on the first Sabbath in June at the Crisp graveyard, conducted by Rev. U. A. West and others. We have recently printed pro- grams for the Annual Teachers In- stitute, to be held in the Courthouse at Bolivar, June 20-25- th. Copies os same can be had by applying to the D. K. Bishop. I on South below S. II. Jones is on the list of crip- ples. In alighting from his stable loft a few days ago a nail penetrated his ankle, which is causing him con- siderable pain. On Thursday night, June 2nd, the Presbyterian Sunday School will hold "Children's Day Exer- cises." An interesting program will be given. All are most cor- dially invited. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Wilkinson left Thursday for McNairy County, Mrs. Wilkinson to visit her brother, Mr. Wilkinson to attend a reunion of the old citizens of McNairy t J be held at Selmer Saturday, upon which occasion a monument will be unveiled to their memory. , Mr. C. B. Hensley, of district No. 2, was in town Tuesday. He has recently returned from a visit to Covington, and informs us that possibly he will move to that neighborhood. The following are visitors at Dr. B. V. Hudson's this week: Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Wilson and daughter, Adaline, of Chicago; Mrs. Nannie Alston and her son, Mr. John Alston, and Mrs. Ida Du-ga- n, of Jackson; Mrs. L. W. Me-Ge- e and daughter, Mabel, of Mer- cer. Squirrel hunters are getting their guns ready for the opening of the next, season in which squirrels can be killed without violation of the law. The season for killing squirrels opens June 1, and closes March 1. As a result of the new law, with regard to killing squirrels, it is said that they are more numer- ous this year than ever before known.- - The hunters will doubtless be out in large numbers before the close of next week. Tne Southern Tennessee Nor- mal and Business Institute, at Es-sar- y Springs, commencement ex- ercises closed May 20lh. Miss Cal-li- e Wright graduated in the Pri- mary Teacher's Course. Besides the graduating exercises, the Liter- ary Society gave a concert at night, to an audience estimated at one thousand people. One of the most pleasing scenes, was a modern play, entitled "Teddie and the Bear hunt." The president would have enjoyed the play. Mr. T. S. Minter, whom so many fiiends of the Journal will remember, has represented this paper 'in the field" during the sum-- i mer months, was recently re-elect- unanimously as superintendent of the public schools of Bryan by the city school board. This will make : the thirteenth year that Mr. Min- - ter has served that as (an educator and the fact that be was again chosen to this responsible 10,000 yards Calico, best quality, 5 cents. Immense line of Novelties in Dress Goods. White Goods, -- Lawns, Organdies. Beautiful line Silk Dress Patterns, also Silks of all colors for Waists. Mulls, Dotted and Plain Swiss: 1000 Suits fine Clothing, price $5.00 to 15.00. 500 Boys' Suits, price $1.00 to 3.50 worth double the money. 200 pair Lace Curtains at 1.00 per pair, worth double the price. 100 dozen Ladies' Muslin beautiful selection. One solid car load of Shoes, which includes the latest and most fashionable shapes in Mens' and Women's Shoes and Slippers. 200 dozen Mens' nice Shirts, all the latest styles and colors from the fashionable factory of Ferguson-McKinn- ie & Co. Large and stylish line of Hats in Felt and Straw. 100 handsome Bed Spreads at a great bargain. . Fans, Parasols, Corsets, Ribbons, etc., in endless variety. Just Received Solid Car Load of Meat, Molasses. Sugar and Coffee. Bulletin, especially Superintendent, The side-tracke- d, constituency handsome Underwear, Flour, Bolivar position, and without dissent, is proof Doei'ive that he is the right man in the right place. Dallas (Tex.) Farm Journal. Miss Polly Owens died Tuesday morning after an illness of several weeks, aged over 80 years. She had been an invalid for years and a few weeks ago she was stricken with paralysis. She was the oldest living member of a large family and was a well known and unique charac- ter, retaining to the day of her death the dress and customs of the olden times. She had been a resi- dent of Bolivar for nearly fifty years. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Her remains were buried in Union Cemetery Wednes- day morning, services conducted by Rev. T. E. P. Woods, of the Pres- byterian Church. A sad death occurred at the Bolivar Hotel this week. Nearly two months ago, Mrs. J. W. Ghol-so- n a id her little three year old son left their home near Barlow, Ky., with San Antonio, Texas, in view as their destination, for the benefit of the child's health. It's condi- tion became alarming to the moth- er while on the train, and she de- cided to stop off here. A total stranger, she went to the hotel and summoned medical aid, also wired her husband and other relatives, who came at once and remained until the end. All that loving pa- rents, medical skill and new made friends could do failed to bring re- lief to the little sufferer, who pass- ed away Monday evening. The re mains were carried to their Ken- tucky home Tuesday morning. Notice. The County Board on Tax Equal ization will meet in the court house! on 1st Monday in June, 10 o'clock a. m., to adjust the taxes for the J year iyu4. nease oe prompt in attendance. D. W. McAnuxty, Chairman. Bolivar, Tenn., May 23, 1904. Medals Awarded. Jackson, Tenn., May 23. The Calliopean Literary Society awarded 6. B. Malley, a ministerial student from Hickory Valley, the medal for the best debator and orator. This is the second medal he has won from this society. John Fegg, also a ministerial student from near ' Bolivar, won the most improvement medal for this year. Free Trip to World's Fair. Result of 5th week of P. F. Wilkinson A Sons' "Popular Lady Contest." Miss Altie Milfltead..... 53 Miss Pearl Taylor... 18 Miss Pearl Saragn 8 Miss Ella Craw ford Miss Norvelle Whitenton........... Miss Aneva Black . Miss Lucille McDaniel. .. Miss Ella Mitchell ... Miss Ella Pirtle......... Miss Jennie Mitchell... 4 .......10 28 10 18 Miss Mattye Cochrane............; 1 M iss Dickens Carutbers. .... ........... 2 Miss Mattie Clinton ..... ...l Miss Ethel Campbell 2 Miss Lucy Dorris ....... 2 MissLillie Pegg...... ............ ............ 1 Miss May Smith.. .. ..... 41 Miss Margie Hudson . ...........14 "A11 persons holding tickets are requested to turn them in. COMMENCEMENT WEEK. An Exceptionally Interesting Program Marks the Closing Of St. Kathaeine's. Commencement week at St. Kath- arine's is always looked forward to with great pleasure by the people of Bolivar, whose citizens are justly proud of the noble work being ac- complished by this popular institu- tion. On no occasion has the pro- gram been more interesting than the present. The initial exercises "were given on Saturday evening last, when the Juveniles entertained an apprecia tive audience with violin and piano numbers, readings, songs and drills. Little Bessie I o gram, covered her self with glory by her sweet vocal solo, "I Can't do this Sum." This was her first appearance as a per- former, but her manner was grace- ful and easy. No less attractive were little Mary Dnrrett, Frances and Willie Christian in the recita- tion and song "Our Baby," the cute response to the encore being the hit of the evening. On Sunday morning at 11 oTcloek, to an unusually largo congregation, Rev. W. C. Whittaker, D. D., of Jackson, Miss., preached the bacca- laureate sermon at St. James' Church. The discourse, delivered extemperaneously, showed through- out the strong personality and magnetic power of the yonng di- vine. His address at the close to the graduating class was eloquent and beautiful. The Alumnae met in the library at 10 o'clock Monday morning and perfected plans for another year's work. The "General Recital" Monday evening was thoroughly enjoyed, as was shown by the hearty applause throughout. The perfect rendering of all the musical selections and readings showed careful traising on the part of the teachers, as well J. as study and application on the pupils' part. Misses Isola Allen and Reg iiia Smith, in their read- ings, received merited encores. Miss Frances Eggleston as a graceful ac- companist, added greatly to the pleasure of the audience, which greeted her appearance each time with applause. The "Lullabies of Nations," by twelve young ladies, en costume, was especially good and realistic. jutes Lamas mils art studio was thrown open each evening to the audiences, and was a delightful re treat. 1 he display was most credit able, especially the, work in clay and burt wood and the studies from nature. Miss Bills is an earnest teacher. The exercises on "Class Night," Tuesday evening were varied. The lawn was lighted and the large crowd was seated in front of the porch, which was tastefully festoon ed in the class colors, green and white, and formed a suitable set- ting for the "sweet girl graduates," who in a pleasing manner delivered their addresses, prophecies, poems, charges, replies, sang their songs and sacrificed in the flames of a huge bon fire all things dear and otherwise connected with their year's work. To the pleasure of the pupils and teachers, Sergt. Major J. K. P. Tate drilled his company on the campus Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday evening the chapel of the school was again well filled with friends and patrons to hear the closing concert of the week. The young ladies taking part were dressed to represent the three periods of music in America colonial, ante-bellu- m and modern. The unique idea was carried out to perfection. At the close of the concert, the following medals were presented by Rev Nevill Joyner: First Honor Medal, (Alumnae) Miss Rosa Eloise Savage, Bolivar. Joseph E. Martin (English Medal) Miss Elizabeth Calder, Texas. Deportment Medal (Miss Joyner) Miss lone Humphreys, Mississippi. Excellence in Piano (Mrs. Cole) Miss Frances Eggleston, Missis- sippi. Improvement in Violin (Miss Wooden) Miss Mary Agnes Pear- son, Mississippi. Improvement in Voice(Mr. R. L. Lightfort) Miss Jane Casey, Mis- sissippi. in Elocution (Mrs. Cole) Miss Isola Allen, Tennessee. Improvement in Piano (Miss Tonkin) Miss Louise Prosser, Mis- sissippi. - ' General Excellence (Mrs. II ar-woo- d) Miss Bessie Flewellyn, Mis- sissippi. in Penmanship (Mrs Harwood) Miss Willie Chris- tian, Bolivar. y MILLINERY. In this line especially we lead and surpass by far all com- petitors. We have a large stock of the richest, choicest and latest creations a collection that will charm and at- tract all who admire art. We have secured the services of a trimmer from St. Louis, of excellent taste and long ex- perience, an expert in her line,, hence we are sure that we can please the taste of the most iastidious and suit the purse of all. A hat from- - Barrett's Millinery Parlors means a hat of fashion. A cordial invitation is extended to the ladies to visit our handsomely furnished apartments on the second floor, where every comfort and convenience has been arranged for the public. A. BARRETT, Always for the People. Improvement Improvement This (Thursday) evening, Bish- op Thomas F. Gailor will preach at St. James' Church, administer the rite of confirmation to a class of young ladies and bestow diplomas upon the graduates, Misses Rosa bavage, Bolivar; Elizabeth Calder, Texas; Maria Cooper, Mississippi; Grace Bonelli, Mississippi; Jennie Hampton, Louisiana. Miss Edith Wellmin, the senior's mascot, a young lady of rare gifts and strong individuality, completed the business course, for which she received a certificate. VISITORS. The following visitors attended commencement: Rev. W. C. Whittaker, Missis- sippi. Rev. W. P. Brown, Mississippi. Rev. II. W. Wells, Tennessee. Mrs. A. M. Bonelli, Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs. Morgan Adams, Sardis, Miss. Miss Clara Eggleston, Lexington, Miss. Mrs. J. T. Allen, Nashville. Miss Mahala Joyner, Kentucky. The pupils will leave this morn- ing for their homes. Miss Joyner will visit in Missis- sippi. Mrs. Lanra Phillips Cole goes to Conway, Ark., -- to visit for a few weeks. Miss Wooden will study in Chica- go. Miss Williamson returns to her home in Boydton, Va. Mrs. Harwood and Miss Tonkin leave for their respective homes in Mississippi and Cleveland, Tenn. DELINQUENT TaxPayers TAKE NOTICE. On the first Monday in June next, at the courl house door in Bolivar, Hardeman Coun- ty, I will offer for public sale all the real estate belonging to delinquent tax payers for the year 1903. The follow- ing is a list of such delin quents, the district in which the property is situated and the number of acres in each tract: District No. 1 Ed Glover; m bounded on the north by Smith, south McDonald, east Hill land, west Prewitt and Hurst, 1 lot valu- ed at $150.00. Emma E. Hill; north Moore heirs, south Hancock, east I. C. R. R., west cemetery, 8 acres valued at $200.00. North Prewitt, south I. C.R. R., east I. C. R. R., west Moore heirs, Block'No. 14 valued at $200.00. North Southern Railway, south Madison Street, east Front Street, west Walnut Street, Block 28 val- ued at $150.00. North Madison Street, south Washington Street, east Harris Street, west Fayette County line, Block 74 valued at $150.00. North Madison Street, south Washington Street, east Walnut Street, west Harris Street, Block 75 valued at $150.00. J. W. Moore; north Prewitt, south Ferguson, east Public Road, west Prewitt, 60 acres valued at $200.00. John Scott, colored; north Rober-so- n, south Joy, east Joy, west I. C. R. R., 1 lot valued at $500 00. North Roberson, south Block 5, east Joy Street, west I. C. R. R., two-third- s Block 2, valued at $100.00. District No. 4 Mrs. Martha Brown Estate; north Gilchrist, south Murphy, east Brown, west Kellar, 62 acres valued at $150.00. John Harris, colored; north Nor-men- t, south Street, east Allen, west Norment, 1 lot valued at $70.00. District No. 7 Peter Sexton Es- tate; north Turner, south Neely, east Fentress, west James, 196 aciea valued at $200.00. District No. 8 D. P. Pipkin: north Sain, south Lambert, east Guinn, west Cox, 185 acres valued at $185.00. District No. 17 J. B. Burnett; north Cart wright, south Brown, east Cartwright, west Rogers, one-ha- lf acre valued at $25.00. W. O. B afford; boundaries not given, 1 lot valued at $50.00. Mrs. Ellen Block; north Rogers, south Douglas, east Tipler, west Rogers, one-ha-lf acre valued at $25.00. Lucinda Phillips; north Aveut, south A vent, east Godsey, west Rogers, 1 acre valued at $100.00. Mrs. Clara Knass; north Foster," south Webb, east Webb, west Polks, '200 acres valued at $100.00. R. N. MITCHELL, Trustee. J P. Mitchell, Deputy Trustee .... X..- -. fJ rc J