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Crreat Merchant Prince of Bolivar Still Duty, 'Guarding thefPeoples' 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 comparedwith the beautiful, rich and handsome goods that Car contained unquestionably, undoubtedly the largest stock ever carried by any retail store in the Commencing Saturdaymorning, 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 businessstrictly 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 towall 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 alreadybeen 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 wantto 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 fivecents 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

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In addition to the great values we are offering, we willgive away with every suit of Clothes purchased, or everyten dollars worth of goods bought a handsome niekleplated, stem winding, open face, jeweled Watch absolutelyFree. These Watches are accurate time-keeper- s, made bythe American Watch Co., and are guaranteed. They arenot 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 centcheaper than from any other firm, but'a Watch of worthand value Free. Keep up with the time and get one ofthese Watches.

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jtLocal News

Ewell Mullios, of Whiteville,was in town Sunday.

Mrs. May Prewitt, of HickoryValley, was in the city Monday.

Miss Maude Pirtle, of Toone,was over Monday afternoon.

Dr. Taylor, a popular druggistof Mason, was in the city Monday.

Frank Miller, a well knowncolored man, died Friday morning.

Mrs. Mary B. Walker, of Can-ton, Miss., Is visiting Mrs. C. A.Miller.

Misses Hamer and Oakley, ofMichigan City, Miss., are guests ofMrs. Hardaway.

Frank Baker, of Memphis,visited relatives here the first ofthe week.

David Sparkman, an attendantof the Hospital, is spending a fewdays at bis father's home, nearSaulsbury.

Mr. J. A. McKinnie and littleeon, Harry, and Messrs. J. P.Mitchell and E. S. Crawford spentSunday in Jackson.

Make life's walk easy bywearing the Crossett $3.50Shoe. Sold only by Swee-to- n

& Black.. The democratic majority con-

tinues to increase in the 13tb dis-trict a fine boy arrived recently atthe 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 areinvited to inspect our line ofAmerican Beauty Shoes, thebest $2.00 Shoe ever offeredin Bolivar for the money.

Sweeton 3f Black.Funeral services of the late

Mrs. R. S. Carter will be held onthe first Sabbath in June at theCrisp 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 Courthouseat Bolivar, June 20-25- th. Copiesos same can be had by applying tothe D. K. Bishop.

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S. II. Jones is on the list of crip-ples. In alighting from his stableloft a few days ago a nail penetratedhis ankle, which is causing him con-siderable pain.

On Thursday night, June 2nd,the Presbyterian Sunday Schoolwill hold "Children's Day Exer-cises." An interesting programwill be given. All are most cor-dially invited.

Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Wilkinsonleft Thursday for McNairy County,Mrs. Wilkinson to visit her brother,Mr. Wilkinson to attend a reunionof the old citizens of McNairy t J beheld at Selmer Saturday, uponwhich occasion a monument will beunveiled to their memory.

, Mr. C. B. Hensley, of districtNo. 2, was in town Tuesday. Hehas recently returned from a visitto Covington, and informs us thatpossibly he will move to thatneighborhood.

The following are visitors atDr. B. V. Hudson's this week:Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Wilson anddaughter, 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 gettingtheir guns ready for the opening ofthe next, season in which squirrelscan be killed without violation ofthe law. The season for killingsquirrels opens June 1, and closesMarch 1. As a result of the newlaw, with regard to killing squirrels,it is said that they are more numer-ous this year than ever beforeknown.- - The hunters will doubtlessbe out in large numbers before theclose 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. Besidesthe graduating exercises, the Liter-ary Society gave a concert at night,to an audience estimated at onethousand people. One of the mostpleasing scenes, was a modern play,entitled "Teddie and the Bear hunt."The president would have enjoyedthe play.

Mr. T. S. Minter, whom somany fiiends of the Journal willremember, has represented thispaper 'in the field" during the sum-- imer months, was recently re-elect-

unanimously as superintendent ofthe public schools of Bryan by thecity school board. This will make

: the thirteenth year that Mr. Min- -

ter has served that as(an educator and the fact that bewas 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 Shoesand Slippers.

200 dozen Mens' nice Shirts, all the latest styles andcolors 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.

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Flour,

Bolivar position, and without dissent, isproof Doei'ive that he is the rightman in the right place. Dallas(Tex.) Farm Journal.

Miss Polly Owens died Tuesdaymorning after an illness of severalweeks, aged over 80 years. Shehad been an invalid for years and afew weeks ago she was strickenwith paralysis. She was the oldestliving member of a large family andwas a well known and unique charac-ter, retaining to the day of herdeath the dress and customs of theolden times. She had been a resi-

dent of Bolivar for nearly fiftyyears. She was a member of theBaptist Church. Her remains wereburied in Union Cemetery Wednes-day morning, services conducted byRev. T. E. P. Woods, of the Pres-byterian Church.

A sad death occurred at theBolivar Hotel this week. Nearlytwo months ago, Mrs. J. W. Ghol-so- n

a id her little three year old sonleft their home near Barlow, Ky.,with San Antonio, Texas, in viewas their destination, for the benefitof 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 totalstranger, she went to the hotel andsummoned medical aid, also wiredher husband and other relatives,who came at once and remaineduntil the end. All that loving pa-

rents, medical skill and new madefriends could do failed to bring re-

lief to the little sufferer, who pass-ed away Monday evening. The remains were carried to their Ken-tucky home Tuesday morning.

Notice.

The County Board on Tax Equalization will meet in the court house!on 1st Monday in June, 10 o'clocka. m., to adjust the taxes for the J

year iyu4. nease oe prompt inattendance.

D. W. McAnuxty,Chairman.

Bolivar, Tenn., May 23, 1904.

Medals Awarded.

Jackson, Tenn., May 23. TheCalliopean Literary Society awarded6. B. Malley, a ministerial studentfrom Hickory Valley, the medalfor the best debator and orator.This is the second medal he haswon from this society. John Fegg,also a ministerial student from near

' Bolivar, won the most improvementmedal 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... 18Miss Pearl Saragn 8Miss Ella Craw fordMiss Norvelle Whitenton...........Miss Aneva Black .Miss Lucille McDaniel. ..Miss Ella Mitchell ...Miss Ella Pirtle.........Miss Jennie Mitchell...

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Miss Mattye Cochrane............; 1

M iss Dickens Carutbers. .... ........... 2Miss Mattie Clinton ..... ...lMiss Ethel Campbell 2Miss Lucy Dorris ....... 2MissLillie Pegg...... ............ ............ 1

Miss May Smith.. .. ..... 41Miss Margie Hudson . ...........14

"A11 persons holding tickets are requested toturn them in.

COMMENCEMENT WEEK.

An Exceptionally InterestingProgram Marks the Closing

Of St. Kathaeine's.

Commencement week at St. Kath-arine's is always looked forward towith great pleasure by the people ofBolivar, whose citizens are justlyproud of the noble work being ac-

complished by this popular institu-tion. On no occasion has the pro-gram been more interesting thanthe present.

The initial exercises "were givenon Saturday evening last, when theJuveniles entertained an appreciative audience with violin and pianonumbers, readings, songs and drills.Little Bessie I o gram, covered herself with glory by her sweet vocalsolo, "I Can't do this Sum." Thiswas her first appearance as a per-former, but her manner was grace-ful and easy. No less attractivewere little Mary Dnrrett, Francesand Willie Christian in the recita-tion and song "Our Baby," the cuteresponse to the encore being thehit of the evening.

On Sunday morning at 11 oTcloek,to an unusually largo congregation,Rev. W. C. Whittaker, D. D., ofJackson, Miss., preached the bacca-laureate sermon at St. James'Church. The discourse, deliveredextemperaneously, showed through-out the strong personality andmagnetic power of the yonng di-

vine. His address at the close tothe graduating class was eloquentand beautiful.

The Alumnae met in the libraryat 10 o'clock Monday morning andperfected plans for another year'swork.

The "General Recital" Mondayevening was thoroughly enjoyed, aswas shown by the hearty applausethroughout. The perfect renderingof all the musical selections andreadings showed careful traisingon the part of the teachers, as well

J.as study and application on thepupils' part. Misses Isola Allenand Reg iiia Smith, in their read-ings, received merited encores. MissFrances Eggleston as a graceful ac-

companist, added greatly to thepleasure of the audience, whichgreeted her appearance each timewith applause. The "Lullabies ofNations," by twelve young ladies,en costume, was especially good andrealistic.

jutes Lamas mils art studio wasthrown open each evening to theaudiences, and was a delightful retreat. 1 he display was most creditable, especially the, work in clayand burt wood and the studies fromnature. Miss Bills is an earnestteacher.

The exercises on "Class Night,"Tuesday evening were varied. Thelawn was lighted and the largecrowd was seated in front of theporch, which was tastefully festooned in the class colors, green andwhite, and formed a suitable set-ting for the "sweet girl graduates,"who in a pleasing manner deliveredtheir addresses, prophecies, poems,charges, replies, sang their songsand sacrificed in the flames of ahuge bon fire all things dear andotherwise connected with theiryear's work.

To the pleasure of the pupils andteachers, Sergt. Major J. K. P.Tate drilled his company on thecampus Wednesday afternoon.

On Wednesday evening thechapel of the school was again wellfilled with friends and patrons tohear the closing concert of theweek. The young ladies takingpart were dressed to represent thethree periods of music in Americacolonial, ante-bellu- m and modern.The unique idea was carried out toperfection.

At the close of the concert, thefollowing medals were presented byRev 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 (MissWooden) 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 (MissTonkin) 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.

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MILLINERY.

In this line especially we lead and surpass by far all com-petitors. We have a large stock of the richest, choicestand latest creations a collection that will charm and at-tract all who admire art. We have secured the services ofa trimmer from St. Louis, of excellent taste and long ex-perience, an expert in her line,, hence we are sure that wecan please the taste of the most iastidious and suit thepurse of all. A hat from- - Barrett's Millinery Parlorsmeans a hat of fashion. A cordial invitation is extendedto the ladies to visit our handsomely furnished apartmentson the second floor, where every comfort and conveniencehas been arranged for the public.

A. BARRETT, Always for the People.

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This (Thursday) evening, Bish-op Thomas F. Gailor will preach atSt. James' Church, administer therite of confirmation to a class ofyoung ladies and bestow diplomasupon the graduates, Misses Rosabavage, Bolivar; Elizabeth Calder,Texas; Maria Cooper, Mississippi;Grace Bonelli, Mississippi; JennieHampton, Louisiana.

Miss Edith Wellmin, the senior'smascot, a young lady of rare giftsand strong individuality, completedthe business course, for which shereceived 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 toConway, Ark., -- to visit for a fewweeks.

Miss Wooden will study in Chica-go.

Miss Williamson returns to herhome in Boydton, Va.

Mrs. Harwood and Miss Tonkinleave for their respective homes inMississippi and Cleveland, Tenn.

DELINQUENT

TaxPayersTAKE NOTICE.

On the first Monday in Junenext, at the courl house doorin Bolivar, Hardeman Coun-ty, I will offer for public saleall the real estate belongingto delinquent tax payers forthe year 1903. The follow-ing is a list of such delinquents, the district in whichthe property is situated andthe number of acres in eachtract:

District No. 1 Ed Glover;

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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, southMadison Street, east Front Street,west Walnut Street, Block 28 val-ued at $150.00.

North Madison Street, southWashington Street, east HarrisStreet, west Fayette County line,Block 74 valued at $150.00.

North Madison Street, southWashington Street, east WalnutStreet, west Harris Street, Block75 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. MarthaBrown Estate; north Gilchrist,south Murphy, east Brown, westKellar, 62 acres valued at $150.00.

John Harris, colored; north Nor-men- t,

south Street, east Allen, westNorment, 1 lot valued at $70.00.

District No. 7 Peter Sexton Es-tate; north Turner, south Neely,east Fentress, west James, 196 acieavalued at $200.00.

District No. 8 D. P. Pipkin:north Sain, south Lambert, eastGuinn, west Cox, 185 acres valuedat $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. Bafford; boundaries notgiven, 1 lot valued at $50.00.

Mrs. Ellen Block; north Rogers,south Douglas, east Tipler, westRogers, one-ha-lf acre valued at$25.00.

Lucinda Phillips; north Aveut,south Avent, east Godsey, westRogers, 1 acre valued at $100.00.

Mrs. Clara Knass; north Foster,"south Webb, east Webb, westPolks, '200 acres valued at $100.00.

R. N. MITCHELL, Trustee.J P. Mitchell, Deputy Trustee

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