Hardeman County, Tennessee
Accounts
submitted by, Charlotte Holloway

1891 Accounts
Anderson, Malinda (Colored) casket made by F.P. Yarbrough  Aug 14 1891
Armstrong, L.G. Comm. Bridge Clover Creek  Oct 1891
Barrett, J.A. Merchandise for jail $14.15 June 22 1890
Black, G.A. Rep. Mill Creek bridge paid $75.00 Aug 10 1891
Black, G.A. Comm. Rep. Pirtle’s Ferry   1891
Black, J.R. Comm. Mill Creek bridge   July 1891
Boone, John Poor house kept by Eli Spurling  Oct 1891
Borden Place Hands to work road State Line  Apr 8 1891
Breen, Dan Poor house kept by Eli Spurling  Oct 1891
Bryant, R.B. Rep. Spring Creek bridge paid $54.00 Sep 8 1891
Bryant, R.B. Rep. Bridge Simson Ferry road $55.00 Sep 29 1891
Bryant, R.M.S. Rep. Bridge Simson Ferry road $55.00 Sep 29 1891
Campbell, A.D. Comm. Bridge Spring Creek   July 1891
Carter, Andy Labor Hatchie Bridge $2.00 Oct 1891
Cheshier, Sam Labor Hatchie Bridge $1.50 Oct 1891
Clinton, Tho. D. Grand juror   Sep 1891
Cordle, G.W. Building coal house at jail $6.00 May 26 1891
Couger, S.R. Lumber District 14 $17.25 Sep 21 1891
Cox, J.H. Signed for rep. Simson Ferry road   Sep 28 1891
Davis, George Comm. Porters Creek bridge   1891
Dowdy, B.F. Comm. Bridge Spring Creek   1891
Doyle, M.M. Hands work Bolivar/Middleton road   Apr 8 1891
Doyles, Ed Hands work Bolivar/Middleton road   Apr 8 1891
Durden Place Hands to work road State Line   Apr 8 1891
Durrett, D.E. Comm. Rep. County jail   July 13 1891
Farley, W.S. Keeping tax books $300.00 1891
Fisher, Josephine Deceased casket by W.H. Reynolds   March 5 1890
Foote, J.B. Tax assessor District 3   1891
Foote, J.D. Deceased casket by W.H. Reynolds   Jan 1 1890
Foote, J.L. Tax assessor District 1   1891
Foote, J.L. Took Lucy Black to Nashville $56.95 May 29 1891
Foster, G.B. Comm. Porters Creek bridge   1891
Fulghum, B.F. Lumber Hatchie Bridge $37.00 Oct 1891
Fuller, Martha (Colored) casket made by F.P. Yarbrough  Aug 14 1891
Gilbert, Jas Deceased casket by W.H. Reynolds   April 16 1890
Hammonds, W.T. Rep. Bridge Spring Creek paid $75.00 July 1891
Harris, C.R. Comm. Brick Church bridge   July 15 1891
Harris, Sam Overseer Bolivar/Middleton road  Apr 8 1891
Harris, Sam hands Work Bolivar/Middleton road   Apr 8 1891
Hendley, J.T. Comm. Bridge Hickory Creek   Oct 1891
Hooper, F.M. Tax assessor District 2   1891
Hooper, T.R. Tax assessor District 13   1891
Hornsby, George W. Rep. Bridge Porters Creek paid $14.90 Sep 5 1891
Hurt, J.D. Comm. Bolivar/Middleton road   Apr 8 1891
Ingram, G.T. Comm. Rep. County jail   July 13 1891
Ingram, G.T. & Co. Merchandise $14.40 Sep 1 1891
Jackson, J.C. Rep. Bridge Piney Creek paid $14.00 1891
Jackson, Tom Hands to work road State Line   Apr 8 1891
Jarrett, Sain Exam by Robert Tate MD for lunacy   Aug 17 1891
Johnson, J.M. Appointed comm. Clover Creek bridge  April 1891
Jones, May Deceased casket by W.H. Reynolds   Dec 13 1889
Joyner, Adam Deceased casket by W.H. Reynolds   May 23 1890
Keller, J.H. Comm. Mill Creek bridge   July 1891
Kinchin Place Hands to work road State Line   Apr 8 1891
King, Martha Died August 16 1891 at Eli Spurling   Oct 1891
Kyser, E. Comm. Bridge Spring Creek   Oct 8 1891
Little, T.U. Appointed comm. Bridge Denmark road  Oct 1890
Macons, Whitson Hands work Bolivar/Middleton road   Apr 8 1891
Martin, A.A. Appointed comm. Bridge Hickory Valley  July 13 1891
McAnulty Bros. Hickory Valley bridge nails $28.45 Oct 3 1891
McAnulty, D.W. Appointed comm. Bridge Hickory Valley  July 13 1891
McClendon, Easter Poor house kept by Eli Spurling   Oct 1891
McKinnie, W.D. Comm. Bridge Hickory Creek   Oct 1891
McKinnie, William Appointed comm. Bridge Hatchie bottom  July 13 1891
Miller, Carolyn Deceased inquest on body by Jas. Knox Tate June 18 1891
Mitchell, N.W. Appointed comm. Bridge Hatchie bottom  July 13 1891
Moore, John D. Bought lumber from W.T. Scott paid $8.80 July 13 1891
Moore, John T. Comm. Bridge Hickory Creek  Oct 1891
Murphy, W.U. Tax assessor District 12  1891
Murry, Nancy Deceased casket by W.H. Reynolds  Feb 3 1890
Nelsen, Tabitha Deceased casket by W.H. Reynolds  April 16 1890
New, Bailey Poor house kept by Eli Spurling  Oct 1891
Northcrop Place Hands to work road State Line   Apr 8 1891
Nuckolls, J.W. Appointed comm. Bridge Denmark road  Oct 1890
Nuckolls, Jno. W. Comm. Bridge Toone Creek   1891
Paderson, Willis Poor house kept by Eli Spurling   Oct 1891
Perkins, Millie Poor house kept by Eli Spurling   Oct 1891
Phillips, S.F. JP Signed for work Bolivar/Middleton road  Apr 8 1891
Pillow, G.D. Sold Spanish Jack thoroughbred horse to Stewart, M  1891
Pirtle, John R. Comm. Rep. Pirtle’s Ferry   1891
Pirtle, R.A. Keeping Pirtle’s Ferry $15.00 Oct 1 1891
Pirtle, R.J. Comm. Mill Creek bridge   July 1891
Pirtle, R.J. Comm. Rep. Pirtle’s Ferry   1891
Pirtle, R.J. Rep. Ferry paid $13.12 Sep 20 1891
Pirtle, W.C. Appointed comm. Bridge Denmark road  Oct 1890
Pirtle, W.C. Appointed comm. Clover Creek bridge  April 1891
Pirtle, W.C. Comm. Bridge Toone Creek   1891
Polk, Lucy Taken to asylum in Nashville by J.L. Foote  May 29 1891
Polk, Mat Went with Lucy Black to Nashville   May 29 1891
Price, Lucy Left poor house Eli Spurling Aug 8 1891  Oct 1891
Prince, Sued by Bostick & Lewis for Spanish Jack horse  1891
Pullham, T.P. Comm. Brick Church bridge  July 15 1891
Rathie, Rudolph Died Aug 28 1891 Eli Spurling poor house  Oct 1891
Ray, R.B. Comm. Bridge Spring Creek   July 1891
Roberts, R.M. Overseer State Line road work   Apr 8 1891
Robinson, P.M. Appointed comm. Bridge Denmark road  Oct 1890
Rose, Clarence E. Paid for taking care of a man ? $1.00 1891
Sain, Moses Hands work Bolivar/Middleton road  Apr 8 1891
Saine, Len Labor Hatchie Bridge $3.25 Oct 1891
Sauls, Emmery Poor house kept by Eli Spurling  Oct 1891
Scott, W.T. Sold lumber to John D. Moore  July 13 1891
Shearin, J.B. Comm. Bridge Spring Creek   July 1891
Smith, J.M. Comm. Bridge Toone Creek   1891
Smith, R.W. Comm Bridge Spring Creek   Oct 8 1891
Smith, W.T. Built bridge Denmark road $127.37 Oct 1891
Smith, William Appointed comm. Bridge Denmark road  Oct 1890
Sparkman, James Comm. Bridge Spring Creek   Oct 8 1891
Sparkman, W.A. Comm. Bridge Spring Creek   1891
Stewart, E.B. Road Comm. District 3   1891
Sweeton, J.W. Comm. Bridge Clover Creek   Oct 1891
Tate, Robert MD Service to jail prisoners $57.00 Aug 1891
Teague’s Station Replaced Pleasant View as voting place  Oct 1891
Thomas, J.A. Appointed comm. Clover Creek bridge  April 1891
Thompson, W.A.F. Tax assessor District 7   1891
Tims, J.H. Comm. Bridge Clover Creek   Oct 1891
Vaughan, Jim Labor Hatchie Bridge $1.50 Oct 1891
Walton, G.A. Rep. Mill Creek bridge paid $75.00 Aug 10 1891
Webb, Fannie Poor house kept by Eli Spurling   Oct 1891
Webb, John C. Comm. Porters Creek bridge   1891
Webb, Sallie Poor house kept by Eli Spurling   Oct 1891
West, James M. Rep. Bridge Brick Church   Aug 1891
West, U.A. Comm. Bridge Spring Creek   1891
White, Sallie Poor house kept by Eli Spurling   Oct 1891
Whitmore, G.G. Lumber for bridge Hickory Valley $26.70 Oct 3 1891
Wilkerson, P.F. Nails Hatchie Bridge $1.50 Oct 1891
Willis, Sam Labor Hatchie Bridge $1.50 Oct 1891
Wilson, J.A. Comm. Rep. County jail   July 13 1891
Wood, R.H. Hands work Bolivar/Middleton road   Apr 8 1891
Woods, J.D. Comm. Brick Church bridge   July 15 1891
Woodson, J.W. Appointed comm. Bridge Hickory Valley  July 13 1891
Young, J.H. Overseer District 14 road   Sep 21 1891

1893 Accounts
These are hand written requests for payment from the county for services provided.
Found in the old National Guard Armory in Bolivar, TN.
Baker, Jim Repair on bridge .40 8 May 1893
Barrett, J.A. Blankets 3.00 24 Apr 1893
Bass, J.W. J.P. Inquest body Bill Parren 5.00 16 Mar 1893
Bolivar Bulletin Running notice to tax payers 3.25 20 May 1893
Brooks, O. Repair bridge .30 11 Jun 1893
Brown, Jack colored Repair bridge . 30 11 Jun 1893
Carter, Ed. Repair on bridge 9.30 8 May 1893
Carter, Ed. Repair bridge 3.60 11 Jun 1893
Cheshier, Boss Labor 2.70 8 May 1893
Cheshier, Boss colored Repair bridge 2.40 11 Jun 1893
Cheshier, Lee Repair on bridge 1.30 8 May 1893
Cheshier, Will colored Repair bridge 2.40 11 Jun 1893
Curlin, Jas. V. Repair bridge 2.17 9 Jun 1893
Dankey, George Repair on bridge 1.70 8 May 1893
Dunett, D.E. Nails 1.15 24 Feb 1893
Foote, John L. Sheriff Work on jail3.00 Jan. 1893
Foote, John L. Carrying Douglas Perry to Insane Asylum 5.00 Jan 1893
Gibson, James L. Commissioner Bridge District 14   Jan 1893
Harkins, Mose colored Repair bridge 1.60 11 Jun 1893
Harriss, H.N. Repairing bridge 2.10 11 May 1893
Ingram, G.T. Nails 1.00 8 May 1893
Johnson, Ben Work on stove pipe at jail 6.00 16 May 1893
Johnson, Ben colored Repair bridge .50 11 Jun 1893
Johnson, H.H. Pauper coffin Isaac Baker baby 3.00 27 Jun 1892
Jones, J.R. Dr. Inquest body Mary Ramsey who died by pistol shot 5.00 18 Jan 1893
Lane, J.D. Pauper coffin JOSH CHAPMAN 3.00 10 Apr 1893
Marshall & Bruce envelopes & certificates 9.50 2 Jun 1893
McDowell, Tom colored Repair bridge 1.00 11 Jun 1893
McNeal, Henry colored Repair bridge 1.60 11 Jun 1893
Moore, L.C. Pauper coffin George Hensley 3.00 31 Mar 1893
Nearing, Charley Repair on bridge 3.40 8 May 1893
Neely, J.J. Supplies 20.50 11 May 1893
Neely, R.D. Timber 1.20 8 May 1893
Patrick, Aaron Repair on bridge 2.95 8 May 1893
Pirtle, J.R. J.P. Inquest body JOSH CHAPMAN 5.00 9 Apr 1893
Pirtle, R.J. Keeping Pirtle ferry 15.00 1 Jul 1893
Saine, Giles Repair on bridge 2.85 8 May 1893
Self, Bright Repair bridge 3.60 11 Jun 1893
Smith, Jim Making steps to jail 2.25 24 May 1893
Smith, Jim Making door to jail 5.00 27 Jun 1893
Spurlin, Eli Keeping poor house of following people: Salley Webb,
Dan Brown, Emery Sauls, Sally White, Crazy woman,
Easter McClenson, Fannie Wyatt, John Boon, Willis Padson, Lucy Brock.
281.20 18 May 1893
Stewart, H. J.P. Inquest body Gus Neely 5.00 22 Apr 1893
Thompson, John J.P. Inquest body Eddie Wood in house of Charlie Wood 5.00 24 Mar 1897
Walton, A.J. Commissioner Bridge District 14  Jan 1893
Walton, S.E. Commissioner Bridge District 14  Jan 1893

1895 Accounts
These were warrants ordered paid by the court.
The handwritten list was found in the old National Guard Armory in Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.
Anderson, W.T. Work on courtyard by A. Ramsey .75
Barnard, George D. Books clerk etc. 73.60
Barnett, Knox Build bridge District 2&3 19.00
Black, G.A. bridging on Toone & Piney Road 69.78
Bolivar Bulletin Pub. School apportionment 1894 2.00
Bray, L.M. visit to paupers at poor house 6.00
Bruce, Marshall 2 justice & codes 22.00
Clinton, Ben Bridging Walnut Hollow & Brownsville Rd. 27.50
Collins, W. Paid in full 12 Jan 1895 1.95
Comm. Of the Poor Sending 4 paupers to Lexington 15.90
Couger, S.R. Lumber, piling & molding 26.78
Crawford, Julius Ex office since 1 Jul 45.35
Dorris, M.T. Repair bridge 4.00
Emerson, Savage R/C in full to 28 Jun 1895 12.00
Fowler, W.H. conveying K. Belote to Asylum farm 5.00
Harrison, J.D. Bridging Cypress bottom 11 District 35.00
Hudson, C.T. 1 paupers coffin for Polley Paul 3.00
Jones, F.J. Work on request of clerk offices 15.00
Jones, T.H. Clerk Charge .65
Lokey, W.H. 1 paupers coffin for Add Armour 2.00
Mayfield, J.R. Keeping paupers ending 1 Jul 1895 165.20
Neely, J.S. Exam of body of W.H. Davis lunatic 2.50
Nethery, H.S. Amount overpaid on license 6.00
Nuckolls, W.C. Hauling merchandise from depot 1.00
Parks, W.J. 1 paupers coffin for Bettie Pirkins 3.00
Pirtle, R.J. Keeping Pirtle ferry 1 Jul 1895 15.00
Polk, Mrs. O.R. 1 paupers coffin 3.00
Prewitt, W.F. 1 paupers coffin 3.00
Reynolds, W.H. A/C coffin etc. 6.70
Sinclair, William painting court offices 10.60
Sparkman, J.R. Lumber for bridge Snow Creek 15.25
Tate, J.K.P. Pauper coffin Negro child 1.00
Teague, J.M. Work on bridge Clover Creek bottom 30.00
Teague, P.M. Roadbed bought by order of court 50.00
Thompson, W.T.F. Expense on molding .25
Webb, F.E. Inquest of lunatic on W.H. Davis 5.00
Webb, T.E. Inquest body of W.K. Delk 5.00
Western Hospital insane one months sustenance for W.H. Davis 16.65
Yarbrough, F.P. 1 paupers coffin for Minor Robinson 2.00

January 1896 Accounts
Black, J.R. JP signed Whiteville bridge   Jan 1896
Black, Jas. Comm. Clover Creek bridge   Jan 1896
Brown, T.H. Juror inquest of Gofurther .50 Jan 6 1896
Campbell, D.J. Comm. Whiteville bridge   Jan 1896
Cock, W.S. MD exam Jack Wood   Jan 1896
Cox, W.J. Comm. Exhibit at Nashville   Jan 1896
Dorris, George M. MD signed for Norton Sills   Jan 6 1896
Dukes, C.R. Juror inquest on Gofurther .50 Jan 6 1896
Foust, J.B. Juror inquest on Gofurther .50 Jan 6 1896
Gofurther, Jeff Deceased   Jan 6 1896
Jones, J.W. Juror inquest of Gofurther .50 Jan 6 1896
Luther, F.S. Comm. Whiteville bridge   Jan 1896
Marsh, J.M.W. Comm. Exhibit at Nashville   Jan 1896
McNeal, Lewis Deceased   Jan 6 1896
Mercer, J.A. Comm. Clover Creek bridge   Jan 1896
Mitchell, R.M. Trustee signed Mr. Taylor   Jan 1896
Mitchell, R.N. Req. overpaid taxes 2.32 Jan 3 1896
Morris, John T. JP signed McNeal letter   Jan 6 1896
Nethery, S.L. Juror on inquest of Gofurther .50 Jan 6 1896
Overton, J.A. Comm. Clover Creek bridge   Jan 1896
Pirtle, R.J. JP signed Clover Creek Comm.   Jan 1896
Pirtle, R.J. Keeping ferry   Jan 1896
Prewitt, W.T. Signed McNeal letter   Jan 6 1896
Reed, Jas. Y. Inquest body of Jeff Gofurther5.00 Jan 6 1896
Rickey, J.D. Comm. Whiteville road bridge   Jan 1895
Roberts, C.M. MD exam Jack Wood   Jan 1896
S. & E. Company Merchandise for County 5.45 Jan 1 1896
Sammons, W.B. Sheriff   Nov 1 1895
Shelton, J.P. Juror inquest of Gofurther .50 Jan 6 1896
Sills, Norton Sick can’t pay poll tax   Jan 6 1896
Sweeton, J.T. Comm. Exhibit at Nashville   Jan 1896
Tate, W.H. JP signed Clover Creek Comm.   Jan 1896
Taylor, Mr. Cert. Paid poll tax   Jan 1896
Trainum, S.S. Juror inquest on Gofurther .50 Jan 6 1896
Williams, Henry Coffin Lewis McNeal 2.00 Jan 6 1896
Wood, Jack Unable to do manual labor   Jan 1896

1896 & 1897 Accounts
Adams, S.C. Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Ammons, W.H. Comm. Hatchie Bridge Jan 4 1897
Ammons, W.T. Inquest S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Avent, J.M. Notice served Nov 12 1896
Bach, Robert Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Barber, Velmer Inquest by S.H, Jones Dec 5 1896
Beck, A.H. Comm. Hollywood Dec 17 1896
Bishop, T.F. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Black, G.A. Road Comm. Jan 4 1897
Black, R.R. Comm. Pleasant Creek Jun 4 1897
Blassingame, R.P. Road Comm. Dist. 19 Dec 29 1896
Bolivar Bulletin Tax notices  $     2.00 Nov 7 1896
Boucher, G.B. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Boucher, J.T. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Brint, Charlie colored Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Brock, Jack Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Brock, Lucy Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Camp, L.D. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Camp, R.J. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Carraway, J.M. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Carter, Jas. A. Notice J.M. Avent  $     0.25 Nov 12 1896
Cerley, J.T. 2 ˝ day Gray Creek  $     1.90 Dec 7 1896
Cerley, W.D. Timber  $     7.15 Dec 7 1896
Coates, A.J. 5 days work   $   15.00 June 2 1897
Collins, William Rep. At jail  $     0.80 Sep 22 1896
Cox, F.M. Comm levee Curens Fork Jan 4 1897  
Cox, W.J. Served State Board of Charities Nov 13 1896
Crawford, Cindy  Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Crosey, ? colored Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Day, R.G. Comm. Cover Creek Jan 4 1897
Dillard, F.G. Unable to do road work Dec 7 1896
Dorris, George M. MD Found F.G. Dillard unable to work Dec 7 1896
Dorris, R.J. 2 ˝ day Grays Creek  $     1.90 Dec 7 1896
Dowdy, Eugene Taken to asylum Dec 8 1896
Doyle, T.L. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Duncan, S.N. Signed pet. Dec 3 1896
Duncan, S.N. Signed petition Dec 3 1896
Estes, A.J. Residence Poor house Oct 1 1896
Ferrell, J.B. Comm. Grays Creek Dec 7 1896
Fulghum, William Comm. Hatchie Bridge Jan 4 1897
Gibson, John Comm. Grays Creek Dec 7 1896
Gladney, S.W. Comm. Pleasant Creek Jun 4 1897
Glidwell, James Comm. Clover Creek Jan 4 1897
Goforth, Jeff Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Goodman, D.O. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Gordon, A. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Gordon, W.I. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Hall, Jes. Colored  deceased Oct 20 1896
Harrin, C.H. Comm. Pleasant Creek Jun 4 1897
Henderson, Charlotte Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Henderson, Charlotte  Inquest by S.H. Jones lunacy Dec 5 1896
Howard, J.H. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Howell, H.G. Signed pet. Dec 3 1896
Hudson, B.V. Merchandise  $     0.60 Aug 1 1896
Hudson, B.V. Served Board of State Charities Nov 13 1896
Hudson, C.T. Comm. Levee Curens Fork Jan 4 1897
Hull, G. Poor house deceased Oct 1 1896
Kinney, J.T. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Kinney, Mandy Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Lockman, J.E. Comm. Hatchie Bridge Jan 4 1897
Mayfield, J.R. Taking care of poor house 242.67 Oct 1 1896
McCray, Jarmon 2 ˝ day Gray Creek  $     1.90 Dec 7 1896
McKinnie, W.D. Coffin Bud Stallings 2.00 Aug 30 1896
McNeal, A.T.  $     2.00 Jun 2 1897
McNeal, Paralee Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Medlin, T.M. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 186
Miller, J.R. Signed pet. Dec 3 1896
Milner, E.M. Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Mitchell, J.M. Keeping Dick Smalley  $     0.50 Dec 1 1896
Mitchell, Jno. M. Rep. Poor house Jan 3 1897
Mitchell, M.P. Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Moore, C.G. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Moore, L.E. Merchandise  $   29.00 Jan 2 1897
Needham, S.G. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Needham, W.C. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Newsom, M.F. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Norment, William M. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Norton, A.J. Pardoned from work  Jan 4 1897
Nuckolls, R.L. 2 ˝ day Gray Creek  $     1.90 Dec 7 1896
Nuckolls, S.F. Comm. Grays Creek Dec 7 1896
Nuckolls, W.P. 2 ˝ day Gray Creek  $     1.90 Dec 7 1896
Parker,, K.D. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Patterson, Willie Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Pettigrew Signed pet. Dec 3 1896
Prewitt, R.C. Signed pet. Dec 3 1896
Ramsey, Archie Work for county  $     5.00 Oct 12 1896
Robertson, Minne Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Robley, John B. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Robley, W.W. Signed petition free ferry De 3 1896
Rose, T.I. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Russell, W.A. Hardeman School Superintendent Nov 16 1896
Russell, W.A. Jan 4 1897
Sain, Enoch Comm. Bolivar Dec 7 1896
Sasser, J.D. Comm. Hollywood Dec 17 1896
Sasser, J.D. MD Pardoned A.J. Norton Jan 4 1897
Scott, W.W. MD Taking Eugene Dowdy asylum  $     5.00 Dec 8 1896
Sexton, Infant Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Sexton, Sarah Wife of Thomas Sexton Nov 9 1896
Shearin, S.W. Comm levee Curens Fork Jan 4 1897
Sheets, George Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Slaughter, J.W. Inquest by S.H. Jones Dec 5 1896
Smalley, Dick Kept by J.M. Mitchell Dec 1 896
Smith, Dick daughter   deceased Sep 15 1896
Smith, George Rep. Pleasant Creek  $   25.40 Jun4 1897
Smith, Lamar F. Served Board of State Charities Nov 13 1896
Smith, William Rep. Poor house Jan 3 1897
Sprawley, Dick Poor house deceased Oct 1 1896
Stallings, Bud Deceased  Aug 30 1896
Stewart, H. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Stewart, J.S. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Talley, W.R. Lumber Hatchie Bridge  $   14.08 Jan 4 1897
Tate, Jas Knox JP Exam Sarah Sexton insane  $     2.50 Nov 9 1896
Tate, Tempie I. Served Board State Charities Nov 13 1896
Taylor, Charlie Timber  $   13.15 Dec 7 1896
Taylor, Charlie 2 ˝ day Grays Creek  $     1.90 Dec 7 1896
Teague, J.F. Comm. Clover Creek Jan 4 1897
Thompson, J.M. Comm. Bolivar Dec 7 1896
Tranum, P.J. Comm. Bolivar Dec 7 1896
Walton, C.E. 2 ˝ day Gray Creek  $     1.90 Dec 7 1896
Warr, T.J. Signed pet. Dec 3 1896
Webb, G.T. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Webb, Sal Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Whitley, R.D. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Whitley, Will Rep. Whiteville  $   21.00 Jan 4 1897
Wiley, E.E. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Wilkes, P.C. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Wise, Theo. Signed petition free ferry Dec 3 1896
Wood, Joe Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Wood, Susanna Residence poor house Oct 1 1896
Wormack, John D. Rep. Hollywood bridge  $   30.00 Dec 17 1896

1898 Accounts
Bass, J.W. 10 Mar 1898 3.00 Coffin for Rachel Vaughan
Bass, J.W. 10 Mar 1898 3.00 Coffin for Matt Vaughan
Bills, John 9 Feb 1898 1.90 Building bridge
Bills, John (colored) 9 Feb 1898 5.15 Building bridge Spring Creek
Bills, Mitch 9 Feb 1898 5.15 Building bridge Spring Creek
Brown, G.W. 4 Apr 1898 4.50 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Brown, Jack 28 Mar 1898 5.80 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
Buckhannan, J.P. 4 Apr 1898 2.50 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Carter, Ed 9 Feb 1898 3.00 Building bridge
Cearley, W.L. 4 Apr 1898 6.50 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Cheairs, Lee 9 Feb 1898 1.85 Building bridge
Cheshier, Jim 9 Feb 1898 .90 Building bridge Spring Creek
Coates, Ed 9 Feb 1898 2.06 Building bridge Spring Creek
Cox, Bolden 4 Apr 1898 3.00 Work on Piney, Toone & Mills Creek
Crawford, Julius 1 Jan 1898 31.55 Clerk Hardeman County
Crisp, John 9 Feb 1898 5.20 Building bridge Spring Creek
Curlin, J.V. 10 Jan 1898 48.44 Merchandise
Curlin, J.V. 12 Mar 1898 6.81 lumber
Curlin, J.V. 12 Mar 1898 72.71 lumber
Curts, Wilber 9 Feb 1898 2.40 Building bridge
Dorris, R.J. 4 Apr 1898 4.50 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Duncan, W.T. 9 Feb 1898 2.40 Building bridge
Duncan, W.T. 28 Mar 1898 4.95 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
Duncan, Will 9 Feb 1898 5.40 Building bridge Spring Creek
Dunett, D.E. 1 Feb 1898 2.35 Merchandise
Fawcett, George W. 25 Feb 1898 2.00 Repairing bridge across Piney Creek
Road Commissioner District 18
Fish, L.B. 28 Mar 1898 5.85 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
Fleet, Ed 9 Feb 1898 4.00 Building bridge Spring Creek
Hamlet, George 9 Feb 1898 1.90 Building bridge
Hazelgrove, W.H. 28 Mar 1898 4.10 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
House, W.A. 27 Jan 1898 .80 paid to County American Express Check
House, W.A. 17 Feb 1898 .90 transporting Pa American Express Check
House, W.A. 6 Jan 1898 1.55 Transporting American Express Check
House, W.A. 30 Dec 1897 3.50 Transporting American Express Check
Huddleston, Henry 4 Apr 1898 1.35 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Jones, S.H. 29 Mar 1898 2.50 Clerk Hardeman County
Jones, Will 9 Feb 1898 3.15 Building bridge Spring Creek
Joy, Will 9 Feb 1898 1.90 Building bridge
Joy, Will (colored) 9 Feb 1898 3.15 Building bridge Spring Creek
Kahn Brothers 2 Feb 1897 1.10 Merchandise
Kinney, J.J. 10 Feb 1898 5.00 Inquest over remains of J.K. Williams
Laffhon, Charley 28 Mar 1898 4.50 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
Lake, Joe 7 Mar 1898 35.00 Land bought by road commissioner District 9 A.E. Scott
Macon, J.T. 1898 2.50 Repairing bridge across Van Buren Creek
Marona, Albert 4 Apr 1898 3.37 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Marona, John 4 Apr 1898 2.25 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Marshall & Bruce Co. 1 Apr 1898 10.90 Receipt books for county
Mayfield, J.R. 1 Apr 1898 117.99 Operating poor house, Sally Webb, Lucy Brock, Joe Woods,
A.J. Estes, Mrs. Chalmen & daughter, Susan Woods,
Willis Patterson, Charlotte Henderson, Crag Holman,
McCarter, Will 28 Mar 1898 4.95 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
McNeal, Silas 28 Mar 1898 .40 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
Moore, T.E. M.D. 4 Mar 1898 19.00 Visits to prisoners
Nuckolls, N.C. 3 Jan 1898 1.50 Livery
Nuckolls, Tho. 4 Apr 1898 1.50 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Parren, D.W. Dr. 1898 13.20 Repair bridge Pleasant Run Creek
Patrick, Aaron 28 Mar 1898 .50 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
Pirtle, R.J. 1 Jan 1898 15.00 Keeping Pirtles ferry
Polk, Adam 9 Feb 1898 1.45 Building bridge Spring Creek
Racket, N.Y. Store 4 Mar 1898 1.80 Pants & shirt for Sheriff W.B. Sammons
Reaves, J.R. 28 Jan 1898 3.00 The Hardeman Free Press Newspaper election notice
Reynolds, Dick 9 Feb 1898 4.20 Building bridge Spring Creek
Rhodes & Prewitt 12 Mar 1898 3.00 Coffin adult
Sain, N.D. 28 Mar 1898 5.50 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
Sain, U.B. 9 Feb 1898 6.65 Building bridge Spring Creek
Sammons, W.B. 18 Mar 1898 7.05 Guard duty on Jno. Allen
Sammons, W.B. 1898 3.50 Cleaning sewer
Sasser, W.H. 21 Jan 1898 4.00 Merchandise
Saughter, J.H. 10 Feb 1898 1.50 Burying J.H. Williams
Savage & Emerson 20 Jan 1898 209.76 Lumber
Shearin, J.G. 29 Jan 1898 3.00 Coffin unknown Negro
Sheets, J.A. 19 Jan 1898 .28 Merchandise
Sherells, Jerry 9 Feb 1898 .10 Building bridge Spring Creek
Sherrill, Jerry 28 Mar 1898 3.50 Bridge work Pleasant Run Creek
Sinclair, Billie 9 Feb 1898 6.81 Building bridge Spring Creek
Smith, J.T. 4 Apr 1898 3.75 Work on Piney, Toone & Mill Creeks
Smith, William 1 Mar 1898 4.25 Transporting Mrs. Williams & 4 children to Memphis
Stewart, E.B. 4 Apr 1898 11.25 Repairing bridge New Castle Road
Sweeton & Black 16 Feb 1898 1.00 1 pair shoes
Tate, Jas. Knox 19 Mar 1898 5.00 Inquest on Emmerline Bills
Thomas, Billie 9 Feb 1898 1.25 Building bridge
Thomas, Billie 9 Feb 1898 5.58 Building bridge Spring Creek
Watson, Bob 9 Feb 1898 1.40 Building bridge Spring Creek
Watson, Bob 29 Mar 1898 5.20 Bridge work Peasant Run Creek
West, C.L. 4 Feb 1898 3.00 Coffin for Miss. Berry
Western Hospital 9 Mar 1898 12.92
Williams, Charlie 9 Feb 1898 2.25 Building bridge Spring Creek
Wilson, J.A. Jr. 1898 1.00 Report County Revenue Trustee
Yarbrough, F.P.Y. 3 Mar 1898 2.00 Coffin for Carter Johnson son youth
Yarbrough, F.P.Y. 3 Mar 1898 3.00 Coffin for Willey Young’s wife adult
Young, Ed 9 Feb 1898 1.90 Building bridge

1899 Accounts
Ammons, R.F. Juror $7.50
Avant, J.M. Juror $3.00
Avent, J.M. Lumber for bridge $6.95
Avent, J.M. Pauper coffin $3.00
Ayers, Dan Witness $2.00
Baldy, W.H. Work on bridge $3.00
Barham, R.L. Fees case vs Gibson $5.50
Barnes, W.A. Assessing taxes $21.65
Bass, J.W. Pauper coffin $3.00
Beshers, C.C. Witness $2.20
Blaylock, F.S. 5 days as juror $7.50
Breeden, George W. Juror $3.00
Breeden, W.A. Juror $7.50
Bryant & Ferrell Pauper coffin $3.00
Bryant, Robert Building bridge $25.50
Carter, Ed Building bridge $73.30
Crews, R.D. Work on bridge $1.50
Cross, N.B. Work bridge & levee $37.50
Curlin, J.V. Lumber for bridge $127.60
Dickerson, T.B. Work on bridge $111.50
Dorris, M.Y. Assessing taxes $15.75
Durdan, G.W. Building bridge $150.00
Galloway, W.D. Served Bd. Of Equalization $8.00
Gordan & Son Work on bridge & levee $181.00
Gordon, W.J. Building bridge $86.00
Hammons, C.C. Land to widen road $5.00
Howell, A.E. Juror $7.50
Ingram, G.T. & Co. a/c vs. county $25.20
Jackson, D.P. Lumber for bridge $21.30
Jacobs, J.W. Guarding prisoners $40.00
King, Robert Witness $2.20
Lokey, W.L. Pauper coffin $2.00
Long, R.J. Work on bridge $38.20
Mayfield, J.R. Keeping paupers $224.50
Mayors, C.T. CHC $.25
McAnulty, R.A. Repair bridge $5.00
McDaniel. John K. Witness $3.90
McKinnie, J.R. Land to widen road $12.00
Mitchell, R.W. Cash advance $20.47
Moore, W.B. MD acting jail physican $7.50
Motley, Frank Work on bridge $49.10
Nuckolls, J.M. Substituting $4.00
Nuckolls, J.W. Repair bridge $107.52
Overton, W.F. Repair levee $30.00
Pierce, J.M. Building bridge $71.28
Pierce, J.M. CHC $1.50
Pirtle, R.J. Keeping ferry $15.00
Pirtle, W.C. Holding election $1.00
Reaves, J.D. Holding election $1.00
Reed, Jas. Y. JP Holding court $11.10
Sammons, W.B. taking water to prisoners $6.62
Sammons, W.B. Sheriff $29.20
Scoggins, A.H. Witness $2.00
Siler, Simon Witness $2.10
Smith, S.T. Waiting on court $4.00
Smith, William Juror $7.50
Stuart, E.B. Served Bd of Equalization $8.00
Sweeton, J.T. JP Holding court $7.80
Sweeton, J.W. Assessing taxes $16.40
Tate, H.W. MD Medical care paupers $9.00
Tate, R.W. MD Medical care paupers $9.00
Tate, W.H. JP Fees case vs Gibson $2.00
Teague, P.M. JP Holding court $8.70
Thompson, W.F.F. Financial agent $62.50
Turner, L.B. Labor on road $20.12
Upton, John Repair bridge $23.90
Webb & Delk Lumber & nails $8.58
Webb, George T. & Bros. 51 posts for fence $3.05
Webb, T.E. JP Holding court $10.20
Whaley, J.F. Witness $2.70
Wilkerson, P.F. & Sons Bridge work $12.95
Wilson, H.F. Coal for jail $43.01
Yarbrough, F.P. Pauper coffin $10.00