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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

it appears to us, while young as beau
tful spring morning, when the sun is just
rising above the horizon, the sky above
Is beautiful and clear. we hear the early
songs of the birds, and the air is laden
with the perfumes of flowers. Then is
the time to remember thy Creator, and to
buckle on the whole armor of God, that
you may be able to stand against the
wiles Of Satan, us you climb the hill of
life.
For ere long you must take upon your
self the responsibilities ola woman; and,
great indeed is the task assigned to wo-
man. Who can elevate its dignity? Not
To make laws, nor to lead armies; not to
govern empires, but to form those by
whom laws are made, armies are led, EN-
pires are governed. To guard against the
slightest faint of bodily infirmity, the
frail, yet spotless creature, whose moral,
no less than physical being, must be de-
rived from her to inspire those p: inciples,
To ineulcate those doctrines, to animate
those sentiments, which generations yet
unborn, aud nations yet uncivilized shall
learn to bless, to soften firmness into re-
finement, to exalt generosity into virtue,
and. by soothing care to allay the an
guish of the mind, by her tenderness to
disarm passion, by her purity to triumph
over senses, to cheer the scholar signing
under his toll, to be compensation for
friends, that are perfidious, for happiness
that has passed away; such Is her vocal
tion. And why is it that we, while in
the spring time of life, when every mo-
ment Of time, so steadily turn our faces
from the light? Do you ever watch the
plants growing? How joyfully they lift
their heads to the bright sun, that pours
his warm beams upon them.
!. Now Ty to bend them in an opposite
direction; you may succeed for while,
but look at them in Il day or two, aud you
will find that every little leaf and blossom
has been patiently working and working,
until again, the cherry rays Of the sun
shines upon its happy face. Shall not the
fiowor teach us Il lesson? The bane of
our lives is discomfort with our present
surroundings. Day after day, we tug ut
the chain of our daily cares aud duties,
extracting no enjoyment, only eager to
see them performed. So the years come
and go. Now is this discomfort not
wrong, nay wicked? Life is too precious
to be spent in vain longing for some un-
known good. Here, now, is the very
best time. that can come to us. The pot
tells us that Sir Launfal went over al the
earth in search of the Holy Grail, and ~
list he returned aged and bent to his old
home. 10. there, under his own caetle
walls. he found the object of his search.
So we who spend our lives in search Of
that rare pearl, happiness, learn when 1t
Is too late, that il is found only in doing
with all our might, the things that lie
nearest. JOSEPHINE JONES.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
Prof. Davies, and his students, propose

Z Prof. Davies, and his students, propose
to have Christmas tree. They were
succeeding very well at last accounts,
in their undertaking. A committee was
appointed to solicit subscriptions and
they are succeeding admirably. We
think the girls OF that committee, had
better be sent out as agents to raise funds
for missionary purposes. No one of
course can resist their pleas, much less
their good looks. Go it girls, and make
these old cr,lsty bachelors give as much
as you got out of this Editor, Or we " ont
give you any more.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

The taxing Of hogs in the State of Ia,
is very unjust throughout the Northern
portion of this State, for the reason the
greater number Of people who raise hogs,
raise them only for home consumption,
and as such should not be taxed any more
than the cotton or corn growing in the
fields. And another reason is. that they
are 20 uncertain. At least three-fourths
OF the hogs which have been assessed in
Winn parish, are now dead, A. hog cllol-
era has been. and is still raging through
cut the parish.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

The modest little sum of $4,000 has
been found buried on farm near Wash
ington, Wilkes County, Georgia. 1t is
supposed that it was buried by disbanded
Confederate troops, who took it from the
treasury wagon, loaded with gold be-
longing to the Richmond Bat Is, as there
was no chance to keep the funds from
the Federals. Each soldier filling his
hayersack and pockets. taking away all
he could carry.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

An exchange says, . man who tried
farming in Montana for two years gath
cred together his goods and chattels,
consisting mainly Of wife, nine tow
headed children and six lean dogs, and
got himself thence. lie left the follow
Ing lines on the door Of his tlng-out:
$50 Feet to Water.
50 Niles 70 Fuel,
Q Inches to HI.
God Bless Our Home.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

Col. Sam Houston, was in town during
last week. lie informs ms that his mar
bic since penetrating into the mound ap-
pears to be more wonderful. He thinks
also, ores will be found near the place,
that will be very valuable. He is of for
New Orleans, to get tools to work up his
marble. He feels assured II the success
Of the undertaking. and that the parish
will be greatly benefited by the results
that be expects to achieve.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

MARRIED:-On Sunday last, at the
home of Mr.. Nose Mercer, in ward 8, Mr.
Marion james to Miss Betsie Mercer.
Rev. j. I. Wallace, officiating. To the
young couple we extend our warmest
congratulations. and especially to cousin
Marion, for having secured the heart and
hand Of SO noble girl as Miss Betsie.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

A curious specimen of Il gourd. was
brought to ullr Office by our friend Mr..
G. b. Carter. Of ward s. 1t grew in q
kind Of triangle shape, and Of enormous
magnitude, and the vine upon which it
grew. bore 10 like it this year. Bring
another along Bro. Carter, and we will
send them to the Exposition.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
TRUSTEES !:



Nancy Radescich vs.. willy NcDatle.
No. 18th Justice Court, parish OF vim.
Notice Is hereby given that 81 virtue
Of writ Of fieri facias Issued BY j. n.
Cheves Justice Of the Peace OF the 4th
ward OF the parish Of Winn, in favor Of
Nancy Radescich and against Wiley Nc
Dade, aud to me directed, will at IL
O'Clock a.m., on
Saturday, November 21st 1885,
ut the Office Of the sujd Justice Of the
Peace In 4th ward, in sid parish. offer
for sale At public auctjua. the following
movable property, town:
One black aud white spotted nuley
cow, one dark red briudlc cow.
and one dark red brindle yeariinc.
seized rs the property Of Wiley NcDadc.
under said writ Of fleri faeias.
This Nov. 9Th A. d. 1855.
5. e JONES,
Constable 4tll wsrd parish Of VIM, La.
nov6-pfe6.OO
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

The total assessment for Winn parish,
Tor the year A. d. 1885, is s63S2 40,
without including supplemental tax on
about $1,000 An increase over last
year Of $4,000. At some future time
we will give our readers some statistics
of the assessment by wards. which will
be interesting.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

stuff of no interest to the general public,
although ii might have been gratifying
to the writer to have seen his sarcasm
published. but it is not gratifying to US
to publish such. Had it not been for that
part. we shodld have published the conf
munication, as part Of it was good and
inter estlng.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

Please don't say ''Stop my paper"
unless you settle up in full. Hereafter
We shall strictly require, that you settle
up first. These few words are not intend
ed for our great mass Of readers, but only
for few. who have read the paper for
the last two years and paid nothing, and
who request it discontinued.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

Messrs. II. E. Milling and DIR. c. S.
Smith. left WINFIELD OH Monday NOR
ming last, for Colfax, Grant parish, to
attend the meeting of the Educational
Association of that parish. which was to
take place on Tuesday of this week. Mr..
Milling gees to fulfill an appointment a.
one of the orators Oh that occasion.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
How Shall we Liyel

Being requested to write an essay,
concluded to direct my thoughts to my
young lady friends, to whom SO much
advice is given, and to whom much more
should be given, whether needed or not.
And now young ladies, let ME ask you to
heed what you hear and try to discern
the path of duty and walk therein. We
poor weak minded girls, as well rs the
stronger minded sex constantly agitate
in our minds what shall l do with my
life or how shall live? 1t is question
of vast Importance. II is with eagerness
and earnestness that we ask those ques-
lions. and it is usually prompted by one
motive only, the desire Of happiness. l
suppose of course the world is just as
ready to respond to our query as we are
to ask it. There are four different class
cs Of women from whom we will get rs
many different answers. The so-called
rcformer strong minded, the fashionable
lady, the domestic devotee and the true
woman. The first urges yon to awaken
all your dormant forces shake eff your
shackles OF ignorance and dependence,
step forth into the world proclaiming
yourself an Independent thinker, con-
tending for your rights, battle with the
world, prove that you are eqHal to man
for you are able to do it. When You
meet the second class you will know her,
for she will critically examine your plain
attire and merely refer you to the man.
tuanaker as the only means of adjoining
yourself, aud OF course the only means of
rendering yourself happy. The third
class, az she busies herself with her usual
routine Of labor, is surprised that you
take time to ask such question. She
tells you that common sense teaches you
that preparing food and raiment is the
only way to live. To be sure she spends
her odd moments in sweeping the cob
webs from the ceiling, failing to notice
that cobwebs are gathering on the minds
Of those around her. After all this wan
deriug, girls, let US 60 tn the home Of the |
true woman and ask, ssIIew shall live?'
She will not give us certain prescribed
rules, but will BY her example endeavor
to point out to us the beauties OF . true |
life.
We will see her storing her mind with |
useful knowledge. She makes herself |
pleasant and attractive. by such raiment
and ornaments as shall but accord with |
the style Of beauty with which she is en-
lowed. She pays due attention to her
domestic affairs, being an ornament to
society, she possesses the finest charac-
-eristics Of all that Is good In the heart, T
and shames into secrecy and silence. all
that Is unbecoming. She smooths with
careful hand the uneasy pillow, which
supports the aching head, or with cool
hand so0the the feyared brow, or prof.
lers to the glazed and parching lips, the
grateful draught.
And now young ladies you have jewel
to guard ~ precious to you, and far more
precious, than the richest gem could be.
mean your virtue, your character, your
honor. Depend upon it, girl however
vouDgs weak or unprotected she may be,
IAN be respected, II she respects hersek;
that she Is christian
maiden, pledges to fight against all that
. evil and serve God, who loves and
blcsses the pure In heart.
-
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

Marriage license Issued since our last
Issue: Marion James and Miss Bette Ann
Mercer, las. W. Holston aud Mrs. Deli
la Birch. Charley Hollingsworth and
NIm Alike IIcarn.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

We call the attention of our readers to
the card Of j. A. Dorman Esq, Saline,
La, in this issue. Mr.. Dorman is a
young man of undoubtcd legal ability.
and has distinguished himself rs such in
several important cases in our parish.
Those in need Of counsel will do well to
consult him.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

Clothing for Men, Youths and Boys.
A large stock from the Mandatory.
Saddlery from ST. Louis. alse the ccle-
brated Texas Saddles, from Padgiti's.
My stock will be found complete and
at low prices. Many articles cheaper
than can be found elsewhere.
oct Off.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

Pupils charged from date of entrance
to close of term. and tuition payable
monthly, except when special arrange
ments are made with the Principal. Sick
ness pr0fracted for two weeks entities to
deduction of tuition.
We would call the attention of those
interested in the c:aiise Of Education to
the advantages 1t offers to young people
desiring true culture and solid, practi-
cal education.
LIST. Its doors are open to both sexes.
End. The course of study Is adapted to
your needs.
3rd. 1t is free from any disturbing and
seductive Influences that prevail largely
in our cities. there being no drain-shops
or other immoral resorts. thus affortling
the students good opportunities of form
ing correct habits, and Of pursuing their
studies without hindrance.
4th. Excellent instruction i'm CONNER
cial Science.
9Th. The Principal takes an interest in
all that pertains to the welfare of his pu-
pills. He visits them when sick, encour-
ages them when responding, comforts
their sorrows, cheers their triimphs, and
instructs them in the way of living right.
including hygiene, morals, manners and
business.
9th. The Faculty endeavors, by precept
and by example, to lead them in the path
of integrity, honor and virtue.
7th. The Principal agrees to extend the
most liberal terms to young men and to
young ladies who desire to educate them
selves for teachers in the preparatory
schools.
Board may be obtained BY persons from
. distance ct private residences at $500
per month, where every facility for adj
vancing their interests as pupils win be
attended to.
TRUSTEES:
Dr.. J. f. Kelly, President.
w. A. Little, Secretary.
w. J. Sewers, r. L. Tannehill and s.
II. Brian.
For further information In regard to
the school address E. DAWES,
oct Id Principal.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

First Term opens September l4th 1885.
and closes on Friday, the 18th of jan
uary 1856.
The Second Term opens on Monday.
the 18th Of January 1856, and closes on
Friday, the 10Th of June 1886.
Professor f. Davies, A. NJ. Principal.
Mrs. f. Davies. Asst. Teacher.
Mrs. Ida Milling, Dept. OF Music.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

The finest assortment of fancy candles
ever brought to this place, at NJ. Bern
stems, cheap for cash.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

Oar young friend Mr.. Oscar Bird. pass
ed through our town on Sunday last, en-
romte for Catahoula parish.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

DIED:-On Thursday. Of last week, At
her home IN ward ,. Mrs. w. G. Sanders.
wife Of Rev. w. G. flanders.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

Prof.. f. Davis, has moved into the
Judge Kelly house, lately vacated by Mr..
Sewers, mile from town.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

The Editor is OF for Montgomery,
Grant parish, this week.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

DIEp:-During last week, in ward s
ISaac Jackson, colored.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
Regular Days Of Preaching.

Nethodist-lst Sunday in each month ;
By Elder ID. c. Baar.
Baptfst-snd Sunday in each month. and
saturday before; by Elder VIM. Nc
Bride.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

See notice of Lease of Ferries, in this
issne.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
New Advertisements.

Attorney, and Counsellor at Lao,

attorney. 0Ho COUHsGuOr az Lao,
Z SALINE. Natchitoehes Parish, La.
Viii Practice In the Courts Of the eth and sur
rounding judicial Districts, and Supreme Court
Of the State.
Special attention paid to civil business.
Nov. 80 49, ~
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

New Advertisements.
CALL ON -
G. W. Bolton,
PIyETJLLE. La.

And yon will find the largesrand most
complete stock ever brought to this mar
ket, consisting of
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
PLROcHIAL GIEkNiNGS.
Weather remains cool.

The health Of this community is very
good.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

7 A wcllkncwn GENTLEMAN soys: slfS
l wife has bsen In de1icnte health fue al
teen years. She suffered feAsfully SvegY
month with pains and excessive nGnosS
Doctors could do her no good. One boalle
4 Of McElrce's Wine Of Cartiui f0ssoesd her
health. and she gained esxhteen poundo
in weight in sao months while taking 4
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
WINE
OF
%
C;ARDUI
IL

This pure wine u simple vege. ,
table extract without i1eoxieataAe
qualities, and has proved - be the
most astonishing TONIC Foa WOMEN
Known - medical science.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

Hon. r. d. Bridser. Judge
Hon. George Wear. District Attorney
Civil Terms.-Eirst Mondays in March,
June, September and December.
Jury Terms. Mondays in June
md December.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20
PARISH DIRECTORY.

CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS.
Hon. A. b. George. ....-....-...,...
Hon. j. e.. VOucure. 1890. Judges
Terms.-First Mondays in April and
November.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

A School Of Science, Literature & Art

Proyramme for ISS5-'S6.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-20

4cElree's Wine Of Cardui = reeom-
msndsd To- 'anful monthly ha1ih
di0cult, snS .r~ssed, exeessivs and
Irregular Msasss, Whites, Fallizg sR
tAs Wsnb, Change Of Life, General
Debility and ~ . tonic for delieaas |
ladiss. IL was tested In 5o0o easse
and cured $500 Of them. It's astoo.
tshing action nystifIsd Doetssa. -.
lighted sansrers, and rsstossa 49,
saads Of suffering wonsa - AsasGA
ard happiness. Druggiseo sau = -
o1.oo Per Bottle. A sixty-esue paas
pamphlet telling al aboa9 u lroo -
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-11-06
and I left it. Aunt Eliza was perfectly

and / left it. Aunt Eliza was perfectly
calm. She admitted at once that she
had deceived herself, and gong home
talked of nothing but the details Of
Lyde's wedding. which she wished to
prepare for at once; but when she was
back home she sank into q chair and
burst into tears.
"Oh, Lyde," she sobbed, "I'm glad
to live. and l didn't want to 90 crazy
and bite people; but it is hard to think
that it wasn't your pa writing to mo all
the time. l don see how they can let
the bad spirits perform So"
After this my aunt recovered speedily,
nor has she ever had any return of her
disorder. But it vas not until very
lately that Mrs. eFrris ventured to con-
Tess the truth anout Planchette's pre-
scription. One little part Of the story I
am sure that she never will tell lie,
mother. Basil told it to me yesterday.
L had praised the ingenuity of his treat
ment.
But it was mighty lucky added,
"that the silk happened tocatch on the
nail. and stay there"
We'll, as to that" sail Basil. 81 put
that bit of silk there myself just before
L took You over. Lyde tore it out Of
the sleeve for mo-"
but how, then, did you know that
she tore her arm on the nail-that the
dog didn't bite her?:"
"Oh, 1 didn't know" replied Ferris;
"Idon't know now."-OctaUe Mamet,
IN Harper's Weekly.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-11-06
GoLDEN.Ron.

1t stoou, she blooming flowers anon.
When springs soft airs were wh;snsss
And all the woods were glad viii, ssporing,
A poor, unsightly, weed like th,nune
The summer with her langu;d s,,,
stole on and warmed the unmnIi,n. -.
And stu the wild bee passed her hvus aiss
Ana still she grew neglected tnere
All scattered lie the flowers OF snr,ng
me summers early boom is dead'
The thrush to other haunts ia Al
The mountain wears n misty crow,
The first red leaves are ti;t;nS%hn'
But to the fields is drifted dow ~
~ glory from the glowing sl;v'
A reflex OF the ripened sun.
All spring II summer stored with o,,.
The patient plant.h hearts work ia anroe'
Ana now I'LL nature owns her fair
And from each dainty golden cnn
WIN AMBER nectar richly stored
inc baccnant bees with rantnro CIV,
And mum love-ditties ut her board
Thus tba allow changing son, tho+ Loo,s
Within her secret depths aulow w"
And feerS, as in long dreamfui sleeps
The germ immortal stir and grow
The soul that feared itself 40 moor.
Han doubtful of its ripening-
When autun.n's sun hath warmed ITO ooro
May doom at last, II radiant thing o
-OahSSe Dandridge, in Demorest's Wonth1y.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-11-06
GORGEOUS FURNITURE.
Alma Tadema's Design for a Notable
Suite of Arti.tic Furniture.

Alma Tadema's Design for a Notable
Suite of Arti.tic Furniture.
There has recently been on exhibi-
ton in New Bond street. London, a
notable suite of furniture. Whom we
say that the furniture, with it's en-
broidered coverings, was designed by
Mr.. Alma Tadema, and that it is of tho
classic type we know SO well through
his pictures OF the ancient world. II
readers will no doubt expect to hear of
something out of the ordinary run.
The framework of the furniture is of
rich black ebony, inlaid with ivory.
mother-of-pearl, box and sandal-wood,
with panels, also of sandal-wood. or
namented with raised scroll-work in
ebony and ivory. The panels are of
veneer about one-eighth of an inch
thick. and the raised ornament is let
right through to the back, a ditficult
and costly method. but one which in
sures its durability. There are s~ettees.
large chairs with high rounded backs
richly ornamented. stools. small round
tables with carved ebony satvr legs and
magnificent slabs of Algerian onyx,
and q beautiful music cabinet about
eight fee by five feet. with open front
disclosing shelves inclosed with
richly embroidered curtains, and
surmounted by the reproduction of the
portico of a Greek temple. the columns
of sandal wood. with capitals of solid
ivory, the whole most beautifully i'll
laid. We can not speak too highly of
the careful. thorough manner in which
.he whole work has been carried out.
the inlay is wonderfully executed, and,
as manv of the surfaces are curved,
the difficulties to contend with must
have been VERY great; for finish and
execution it is necessary TO go back to
the last century to find a parallel. The
embroideries. too. are very beautiful.
This suite is intended for a music salon
now being constructed in a New York
mansion. The walls of the room are
to be mainly of marble. and will boast
a marble frieze which has not yet left
the studio in Rome, where it is being
executed; and the ceiling will be deco
rated with paintings by Sir F. Leigh
ton. There is also to be a piano for
the same room, which is to be richly
inlaid. and will be, so far as we can
judge. q most successful though costly
attempt at a difficult problem. MI.
Alma Tameda will paint a subject on
the outside OF the lid. and the under
side will have panels of parchment for
the autographs of the musical cclebri-
ties who will perform in the room.-
Dirt Journal.