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The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

There are enough good sized boys, es.
pecially negroes who spend their days in
playing marbles in different parts OF the
town to have made fifty bales Of cotton,
or one thousand five hundred bushels OF
corn, if their labor had been properly
utilized. Somebody must feed the lit
tie children, andI We sympathize with
poor mothers, whether white or black
who have troops of them to work for,
but not one particle, for those who ais
low their big boys to grow up in idleness
and vice, which many are doing in Gre>
NADIA
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

The Duck Hill Dispatch is a new can
didate for journalistic favors. 1t is in the
hands of a practical printer and man
of practical sense, and we congratulate
him and our progressive little neighbor
conjointly on their enterprise and pluck,
We have friends in that community
whom we value, and we rejoice to see
such signs Of success. With better busi>
ness houses since the fire and wider
experience in the changes of trade and
the economy of business, we hope that
ample success will crown each and all
engaged in the honest struggle OF life.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
Never Give up.

1t you arc suffering with low and de.
pressed spirsts, loss Of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak consti-
tuition, headache, or any disease of bil>
lous nature, by all means procure a bot
tie of Electric Bitters. You will be sur
prlsed to see the rapid improvement that
will follow you will be Inspired with
new life; strength and activity will re-
turn, pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Branum & Goodwin.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

No matter if times are hard and money
scarce, Mr.. +. A. Meaders, keeps up in
fine order, his extensive feed and livery
stables, where horses and mules can
have the amplcst stalls, best OF proven~
der, and strictest attention. His saddle
stock and harnesscl turnouts, are well
trained, and kept in fine condition, ready
for an evenings ride, or distant journey.
Mr.. Meaders, assisted by Capt. Tom
Garner are amongst our best citizens,
and most reliable business men; always
ready to accommodate, and do their
part, in sustaining the character Of our
town, in conducting their own interests
on liberal business principles.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

1t is not our purpose to discuss the
principles of insurance companies,
whether they be sound or unsound, but
take facts in reference to the Property
Holders Mutual Benefit Fire Associa-
ton of Mississippi" on the assessment
plan, located at Columbus, as basis of
our remarks. This concern had three
policy holders in Grenada, and they have
hasely swindled Sidney Kettle, Mrs
Wcyneth and G. G. Leonard, the colored
merchant on Green Street, or we know
nothing Of the combinations of rascality.
One case will represent all three, Sidney
Kettle is known here as responsible
business man, and he took out policy
OF seven hundred and fifty dollars in 1889,
on which he has paid his regular assess
ments aggregating seventy dollars. Since
the big fire in August last, he has paid to
this liberal and lawful concern the sum
OF thirty dollars. Now after figuring cut
his claims against them, he received
torty-seven dollars as insurance. This
may be lawful insurance as well as Just,
but if it is, hell holds out better induce
ments for the good and virtuous. These
three citizens have been paying their ass
Sessments promptly, supposing all the
time that they would get the whole
amount Of their insurance in due time,
and how great the difference between the
estimates q the company and the policy
holders, can be seen III Mr.. Kettles case
by taking forty-seven dollars from seven
hundred and fifty dollars. The simple
facts here stated in one case, can be par
alleled with the two others, and each
sworn to before any proper tribunal.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

That better time is coming in the
relations of the white and colored people
is evident not only from the quietude
that reigns over the South, but from the
general sympathy extended by the cul-
tivated whites towards the negroes in
their efforts for higher and purer social
and intellectual life. This is done wths
out opening the dangerous and forbidden
subject of equality, which, by the COM
mon consent of the best of both races, has
been removed from the theatre of discus
sion, except only by such men as Gable
and his cranky sort. The writer was,
amongst several citizens, invited to
vocal concert of our colored friends on
Wednesday night, at their Methodist
church. We would not be doing them
justice not to say that perfect order
reigned throughout the entire evening,
while the singing was based upon careful
and scientific teaching from Presiding
Elder J. G. Echols. The dialogues were
rendered with spirit aud in appropriate
costumes. In several of the adults We
recognized some of the finest baritone, !
soprano, tenor and basso voices, which,
by diligent study and teaching, might
rank high in the musical world. When |
we see Mary Ann Carter, of Staunton,
Va, who died last week, borne to her
grave by the first gentlemen of the place, |
followed by many of the first ladies of |
the old Dominion, and with an educated |
white minister officiating, we can hope |
for the day that the colored people will
learn that honest character and intellect
ual worth will be to them what it is to |
the cultivated whites.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Mr.. T. W. Atkins, ,Girard Kan, writes;
~ never hesitate to recommend your Ell.
ectric Bitters to my customers. they give
entire satisfaction and are rapid sellers
Electric Bitters are the purest and best
medicine known and will positively cure
Kidneys and Liver complaints. Purify
the blood and regulate the bowels. No
family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundred of dollars in
doctors bills every year, Sold at fifty
cents BY Branum & Goodwin.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

That the reader may fully understand
what constitutes good cough and lung
yrup, we will say that Tar and Wild
Cherry is the basis of the best remedies
yet discovered. These ingredients with
several Others equally as efficacious, enter
largely into DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, thus making it one of the
most reliable now on the market. Prices
Scots and 81 90 Samples :tree. Soldl by
Branum & Goodwin.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
Administrators Notice.

Whereas, letters of Administration
were granted to the undersigned by the
Coult at Philadelphia, Pa, on the estate
of Jos. Rubel deceased. Now therefore
this is to notify all persons having claims
against said estate to exhibit the same,
and have them registered in the manner
and within the time prescribed by law.
or they will be forever barred.
Leop,ld Sternberger,
Administrator.
N. d. Any parties having claims
against the above estate will be attended
to by H. E. Calm, Grenada. Miss.
April II, 'S5-4t,
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Death comes to all alike; the same
inexorable extcutioner that falters not
before the hovel nor the palace, the fool
ish nor the wise, the young nor the old,
but indiscriminately slaughters whom he
will. On last Saturday he called at the
residence of an old and good citizen liv-
ing seven miles southwest of Grenada,in
the person of Mr. Hugh NJ. Mason, in the
sixty-ninth year of his age, Worn out
in health, suffering much in his latter
days with pain, and weakened with age,
he quietly passed to that "bourn from
which no traveller returns" Somewhat
eccentric in his views of life and its du-
ties, he was ever ready to give when he
had it, and suffered for want OF it, when
he did not. Always kind and compla-
cent in his feelings, ,detraction and malice
were foreign to his character He died
with loving friends around him, and was
placed in his grave by kind neighbors,
amongst whom he had lived many years
with no reports to dishonor his memory.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

On Wednesday last we saw several
long crates filled high with chairs from
the country, when, asking our humorous
friend Billy Smith, if there was camp
meeting on foot, he told us, that the
country people had all gone to work,
and We're sending their chairs to town to
swap for bread and meat. Fearing that
weiwill have nothing to do in town but
fill them, the boys are busy locating their
seats, for the summer campaign. a
yarn telling, jokG>making, while-away-
tlme-club, is to be organized, and COM
petition class i'll lying, is now ready to
test their fitness. Some few, will be
passed without sampling them.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing of Manchester,
Mich. writes: "My wife has been almost
helpless for five years, SO helpless that
she could not turn over in bed alone.
She used two bottles Electric Bitters,
and is so much improved,tha she is able
to do her own work." Electric Bitters
will do all that is claimed for them.
Hundreds OF testimonials attest their
great curative powers. Only 50cts. per
bottle at Branum & Goodwin's.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Mrs. Ayers and Mrs. Ransom
will close the free school about the
first OF May, but will continue the pay
school until some time later. The free
school in the hands OF Mrs Ayers as
sisted by Miss Kate Winter and Mrs.
Bansom have used their privileges and
authority to the best interests of the
pupils, and the patrons have good reason
to be satisfied with the advancement Of
their children and wards. These are all
worthy ladies, and engaged in good
cause,
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Mr.. John George has given the cons
tract to Mr.. j. A. Carl to build an elegant
two story brick business house on his
vacant lot between Gus. Wolfe's and
Thomas Bros. The house is to be one
hundred and four feet long and twenty
nine feet wide, with large French plate
glass for front windows and doors. This
will be one OF the handsomest and most
substantial houses to be found in the
State. Mr.. Carl will commence building
as soon as the brick can be made.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
Mch 13
A Walking skeleton.

Mr.. Springer of Mechanicsburg, Pa.
writes: II was afflicted with lung fever
and abscess on lungs, and reduced to a
walking skeleton. Got free trial bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. which did me so mnch good
that bought a dollar bottle. After
using three bottles, found myself
man completely restored to health, land
gain in flesh of4S lbs. Call at Bran
um & Goodwin.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
The Blue, the Gray and Grant.

7. c. Harbaugh in Commercial Gazette. |
They sat together side by side,
In the shade 0fan orange tree;
One had followed the flag of Grant,
The other had fought with Lee.
The boy in blue had an empty sleeve,
A crutch had the boy in gray;
They talked ofthe long and dreary march,
They talked fthe bloody fray.
"My chiefis dead" the Johnny said,
"A leader brave was he;
And sheathed fOre'er at Lexington,
Doth hang the sword of Lee."
"My leader Iives"-the boy in blue
Spoke low and with sigh
But all the country waits IN fear
That he to-day may die"
God bless our Grant the veteran said,
And dropped tear, and then
In heartfelt tones the answer came,
For the rebel said-"Amen.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Every man who can possibly do so,
should insure his life for the benefit of
his family and relatives. The Equitable
Life Assurance Society, OF New York, is
acknowledged to be the strongest and
best in the world. Mr.. r. P. Lake, of
this city, represents the above company,
and will give any information desired.
Read his advertisement on the local page
in this issue.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Fishing is now the order of the day,
from the small boy who spits on his hook
and carries his worms in his pocket, to
the trained man with his trotlines or
nets. Every mudhole on the north side
of the river that will float wash tub is
surrounded by little Izak Waltons of
both races angling for anything that will
nibble,
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

While some of the counties are making
haste to put their candidates in the field.
we are glad to see our sovereign rulers,
buckling down to hard work, trying to
make corn and cotton. They will be on
hand "all same" after awhile, and don't
you forget it.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
Advertised Letters.

The following is list Of letters re-
naming in the P ,st Office at Grenada,
Miss, Saturday, April Is, 1885:
Black, BF Hoskins, Louis
Clay, Frank Neal, Lucy (2)
Dabney, RS simpson, John
Davis Mary 4 Smith, Fannie B
Dudley, Sarah Sumerville, Caroline
Freeman, Alex Turner, jeff
Vance, A S
Persons calling for any Of the above
'etters will please say advertised.
NJ. X. MISTER.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
We heard one of the "can' t.get.away


club say a few days ago that one of the
things that would come before their next
meeting was proposition to buy a box of
"Shell Road Tobacco for the use of the
members while in official capacity this
summer, to soothe their feelings and stim>
ulate their wit. He stated that almost
everybody had come to the conclusion that
it was the BEST cleanest and healthiest to>
bacco now made, and IS sold at lowest fig,
ures, and that as the club would be short
of finances this season, he was in for
whole box, "What's that you say?7 said
an old farmer. "Why we were just speak
ing Of the virtues of Shell Road Tobacco"
Pulling out half dozen plugs he said with
smile, "You see I'm all heeled for the
next few weeks. The fact is have to get
up in the night sometimes and take chew
to settle my restless nerves, love it, L
do" 1t is manufactured by R. A. Patter-
son g. Co., Richmond, Va, and can be
found at almost any of our stores.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

The best bloodpurifier known. truly is
Electric Bitters. Biliousness,. Jaundice,
or weak kidueys or any disease of the
urinary organs, or who ever requires a
mild tonic or stimulant will always find
Electric Bittees the best cure knw0n.
Every bottle guaranteed to give ais.
faction. Sold by Branum & Goodwin.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We are glad to learn that Miss Willie
Randolph, Of our town, is succeeding in
her classes in penmanship. She has Just
closed two weeks sojourn at Duck Hill,
and has gone to organize larger class at
Winona. Pleasant, amiable, earnest and
intelligent she will make friends wher-
ever she goes, and do good work in
teaching the fingers to formulate letters
that, constructed into words, can be read>
lily comprehended.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Save money and doctor bills. Relieve
your mothers, wives and sisters by a
timely purchase ofDr, Bosanko'a Cough
and Lung Syrup best known remedy for
coughs, colds, Group and bronchial affec-
tions. nciiAvc childrens Group in one
night. may save you hun reds of dollars.
Sold by Branum Il Goodwin.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
GEO. W. JONES,
NOTICE

Commencing April 1st, excursion tick
cts will be on sale to New Orleans and
return, to parties of three or more on one
ticket, at S. 90 for each passenger, good
to return ten days from date OF sale.
Single tickets still remain on sale at 1886,
good to return twenty days from date Of
sale. For further information call at the
ticket Office. 4. L. BRANUM,
Ticket Agent
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
Less Than One Bottle Did II.

P. W. Withers, Deputy Sheriff, jeff
Co. Ark, writes; can certainly say that
Hughes Tonic is the best chill remedy l
ever heard of or used. I used only part
of bottle and used no Quinine and it
cured me. Prepared by R. A. Robinson
& Co., wholesale druggists, Louisville, Ky.
Sold at retail by the Druggists of Grena-
da Miss.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

An effort is being made to have
sprinkler TO allay the dust during the
summer in the business portion OF the
town. This is splendid move, and
everyone should contribute to the enter
prise, as it would save many dollars
worth of goods.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
The white and the evergreen, the EN-.

The white and the evergreen, the en-
blems OF purity and eternity in pale
flowers and cypress, were the beftting
tokens which loving friends had placed
on the bier OF Mr.. Jno. G. Stokes, who
died in this city on Monday, the 18th
instant. He was buried from the Baptist
church, of which he had been an active
and useful member for many years, until
the infrmities OF old age-seventy-four
years-had partially deprived HIM of the
powers OF locomotion. An old and good
citizen has passed away in a ripe old age,
surrounded by sorrowing friends who
clung to the fading hopes of life until the
last feeble pulsation announced his
death. Mr. Stokes was well known and
highly respected in the walks of social
and business life. Quiet and undemon-
strative in his manners, his charities,
whether as donations to his church or as
contributions to the needy,were as silent
as the falling dew. AS business man
he managed his own affairs in his own
way without being swayed by the opin-
ions of others, and yet was ever respectful
to differences of opinion. Prompt in ren>
dering to everyone else all claims against |
himseli, he demanded the same fulfllment |
OF obligations on the part of others. A
good citizen, he was always the friend of
law and order. AS the head OF large
and respectable family, he raised them
amidst the uses of plenty, indulging
their tastes and wishes in all that had a
tendency to make them respectable, use
full and beloved and died amidst their
falling tears and afectionate farewells.
Rev. Mr.. Miller, of the Baptist church,
preached a beautiful and feeling ser>
mon, to large concourse OF citizens, on
the Resurrection" pointing to his cof-
fined old friend, now beyond the stars,
IS one of the fruits of its Transforming
power.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

If you wish paints that will keep their
fresh colors in winter and summers, go
to Branum Il Goodwin, where you can
find any color, with oils and turpentine
for mixing, or for any other puprose, as
they have a large stock on hand.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We are glad to see the gardens around
town showing signs of a more vigorous
growth. Mustard, lettuce, radishes and
other early crops are on hand, with
others more valuable daily expanding in
growth and promise of plenty.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Keep an eye on mad dogs, for we
fear them more than devils, for the mad
dogs are in several portions of the State,
and we have no idea OF going where it
is said devils stay beyond this mundane
sphere.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

l wish it known that am again ready
for business, and can be found at Lake &
Austin's old stand, where all the goods
in my line can be found at reduced
prices, and meals at all hours OF the best
the market affords. Call and see me.
Mrs. d. J. LoEwENsTEIN.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Corn is up and looks finely, is the re-
port from the swamp. Some of our far
mers told us week ago, that much of
theirs was up, but how far down the Yal,
obusha it proceeded before a halt, was
past their finding out.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

TRAINS GOING NORTH.
..osu Train No. 2, leaves Grenada, lO:2lp. NJ
EPpnress EP,Sys train No 4 leaves Grenada 6O6 m
PIX Train No. 6, leaves Grenada. All a. NJ
asn, uaa, Freight N 8, leaves Grenada 3:2O p. III
Fshn T1ssn M No. ~ fssss s9snaSn
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
,ress Train No. leaves Grenada, 5;S5 P. NJ
f14lRI Train No.3, leaves Grenada 9;i5 p. N
Espress !au train No 5leaves Grenada o,3o 5;59 m
{oeal asl Freight No.7 leaves Grenada, S;D So A. NJ
gSro Sv" Freight No. 8. leaves Grenada, l:20 P. NJ
Esro, nlJ, Freight No q leaves Grenada, G:3o A. M
mississippi and Tennessee Railroad.
In, Train No. l leaves Grenada, G:l5 AM
Ea,l Essaioht Train No. leaves Grenada, G5@ a ii
VIII Train No. 2 arrives at Grenada $50 Pm
Ssraioht ss Train NO. + 5:5O P: M
FfeisA' NJ. BURKE, Supt.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Our genial friend, Mr.. Henry Nall, rep
resenting R. A. Patterson & Co., Rich>
mon, Va, was in our city yesterday,
selling "Shell Road" and other well
known brands of tobacco.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

A pullet four and half months old
laying an egg regularly every day, is not
only early, but may be called phenome-
nal procreation; yet such is the case,
which Capt. McCord will show to any
one doubtful OF the fact.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
Receivers Sale.

On Monday, the 23d day of March,
1885, l will sell at public auction, in
Grenada, for cash, the balance of the R.
H. Winter stock Of goods in bulk.
S. P. LACocK.
Mch 13 Receiver, &c.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Any obituary notice exceeding ten
lines will be charged for the same as any
other local advertisement in the SENTI-
MEL. We hope all parties will bear this
in mind.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Shriner's Indian Vermifuge will destroy
and expel worms. 1t is reliable. 1t is
cheap. Only 25 cents bottle. For
sale by Hughes & Nance.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We do not propose to delude the un-
suspecting with trash and haberdashrr-
les; but We have Il stock of goods in
which you can buy anything that YOU
want at prices that can't be beaten.
Gritfis d Duncan.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Mr.. o. F. Bledsoe, at his place, has
converted an old residence into neat
and very attractive cottage.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

The late Judge Chalmers had paid up
policy in the Equitable for $4,000 90.
His family were paid the full amount IS.
days after hi, death.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Mr.. Eugene Wolfe has moved his sa>
loon in the house one door west of WA.
Belews hardware establishment.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Ex>Atorney General, 7. G. Catchings
has policy for $4,000 90 in the Equi-
table,
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

The old fields begin to look green, the
cattle begin to feel the advantages of the
juicy vegetation, and soon milk and but>
ter will be abundant.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We take the cake on Clothing. Our
sales this Spring in clothing is by far the
largest we have ever made.
Griilis & Duncan,
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We are prepared to fill large orders
and small orders any day in the year
can buy in our house anything from a
cambric Needle to car load Of flour.
Griffis & Duncan.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Two hundred thousand cypress heart
Shingles for sale at SIS 90 per thousand
by Eugene Wolfe.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We buy for money down and sell for
spot cash. Don't ask for credit; if you
do you will be refused.
Griflis & Duncan,
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

The handsomest line of Gents neck
wear ever offered in Grenada, can be
found at Griffis & Duncon
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

The finest light bread ever baked and
sold in Grenada to be had at B. 7. john
ston 4 Co.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Cracked wheat ,oat meal ,hominy, navy
beans ETC., at B L Johnston & Co.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We have an immense stock of Gro
ceries at rock bottcm prices.
Grifiis & Duncan.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We defy competition from every point
# the compass. Griffis & Duncan.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

This has been good week for the
farmers, judging from their absence on
the streets.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

State Treasurer, W. L. Hemingway has
y policy for $4,000 90 in the Equitable.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

A first class stock OF family groceries
It B Y Johnston & Co.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Mrs. P. Z. Hall is building q neat and
ubstantial brick store on Green Street.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

We have the largest and prettiest line
OF goods in North Mississippi.
Griffis & Duncan.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18
SHINGLES for Sale.

Two hundred thousand fine cypress
heart Shingles for sale at $5 90 per thou.
sand. Apply to EUGENE WOLFE.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

The "Shell Road" tobacco is the best
and cheapest tobacco for the money to
be found in this section.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Our foreman, Walter Ladd, has erected
a neat and comfortable home for himself
and his young wife.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

The reason we can sell goods so cheap
is that we discount every bill that we
buy. Griffis & Duncan.
The Grenada sentinel., 1885-04-18

Fresh cakes of every description
baked at B. T. Johnston & Co.