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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
Ward 5. September Z, 1885.

AZ meeting held at Union Church and
schoolhouse. on the evening Of the 5th. IL
was decided BY the Inhabitants of ward )
to organize a debating society, to be call
ad the Union Hill Debating Society. The
gentlemen present were Messrs. y. L. Al
! len, J. Il. Crawford. John T.. Bice, Obed
| Biee. W. Everett. W. Brett, Jack Bice,
I S.sre feagle, Oven Johnson, ] N. Bee
| and c. ". Taylor. After little discus
s.oa. Il was decided TO frame rules and
vas eirte3 chairman, and t was propa-
passed end decided Inst the society will
meet every Saturday, for the purpose Of
discussing such subjects as may be proc
posed by any member. After some it'll
discussion, ii WAS proposed 70 argue or
che following snhieet, viz: Vino does the
rn''st injury ie society at large. a liar, Or
a thief: AR. Is. Brett, affirmed, and pro-
posed to maintain his opinion that & ii.g
vas The most detrimental to society, bath
morally and in every way. Mr.. ". Ey-
erett, responded, and begged 10 be alloy
co TO differ in lis opinion. After chnos-
my sides, the argument was opened, and
after some discussions il WIS proposed TO
adjourn the meeting till next Fri,iay
evening. when tire sub;ec: sill be mere
fully entered into There we're sons very
good remarks made on both sides, espe-
ciaily b. Nessrs. Crawford, Allen, Dice
and few offers. and As pleasant IN eve
.Iins MAS passed a. has ever 6san done in
this settlement. The object OF the socie-
y is u draw ot:r young men closely to-
gether for the purpose Of cultiyating their
minds, and &c draw them out ii, =
from thu routine of every day life. T.ere
;;aa Re 20 doubt that Il will Improve the
social s,atns If any settlement, il such
societies were established snd properly
attended, ana il IS the wish cf. all The
members Of our society, - engage the
good Offices of lie SENTINEL or our be-
ilslf. aud TO advocate the measure adopt
Cd by as. We intend to have our next
meeting on Friday evening. when Wa ex-
pect 10 have a large attendance; every
body is invited to attend, and there will
be nothing to prevent any who may wish
to attend, from entering into the discus
sion. Hoping You will excuse all errors.
grammatical or otherwise, remain,
A VoICE FRo& The WOODS.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

We publish some Interesting commit
nications this week, and among them is
one from Mr. James B. Shows. of Mound
Texas. Mfr. Shows and some other of our
correspondents from Texas, We are afraid
will entice some of Of orr young friends
to leave Us, by their glowing pictures Of
Texas. Mr. Shows aiscadvises orr boys
to come out to Texas single. and marry
afterwards. That may do for some, but
the most Of cur boys Who go there. al
ways remember the .Girl left behind
me.'
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Court was duly opened by Mr.. W. j.
Sewers, sheriff. in accordance with the
order Of Judge Bridger, and adjourned
till Monday next. Nessrs. w. A. Strong.
OF st. Maurice, and j. A. Dorman, of
Saline, visitjng Attorneys, and w. A.
Little, >. NJ. Brian and r. +. Milling,
resident attorneys. were present on Mon
day last, and great many contestants
and witnesses, from various portions of
the parish, not having heard of the order
Diminishing Court for the present week,
were also present.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

The mail from this place to Montgcm-
cry, failed to connect at Atlanta, on
Tuesday last, consequently ne had no
mail on that day, from that source.
Sometimes it appears that there is little
use of daily mail from here to Mont
gomery, as we can't get our mail SIS we
should get it, even when the mails go
regularly. There is screw loose some
where. but we hope We shall no. have to
complain any more.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

ser, 40 enro.lss. S;tiI 81 average astea-
oaaea of2fss TIE school WIS examined
by classes, 10 the expressed satisfaction
u those present. I've Q: the pupils then
divided the 4ehooi b. choice into two
cl..sses. Wl;cn for ore hogr closely con-
.eStei! for The mastery in spelling. Reci-
tatiaas and dialogues were hearl from
nearly every scholar present. Consrata-
lating and encouraging talks were made
BY several of the patrons. The teacher
made. Il few farewell remarks TO his pu
pills, and after singing and prayer, the
school was announced closed sine de.
After bountifnl supply of eatables had
beea partaken of, the meeting consisting
of 20, or so persons reassembled 10 hear
the proceedings OF the local board of The
Educational Association. The board,
after having attended 10 preliminary
business, introduced Hon. Geo. 4. Kelly.
Lecturer for the Educational Associa ton
Of this parish. 20 the audience, as spea-
ser of the day. A simple and plain, yet
forcible and intelligent address on educa-
ten from that admitted orator, was hesrd
ana appreciated by all, after which the
names. Of. some 10, or 20 persons present
were enrolled rs members of the Eluca-
tiansl Association. The local board then
atijearael TO meet the aforesaid Associ-
.tia!, at itS next session
Respectfully, III. L. BRIAN.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

The Times-Democrat, Of Sept. 4th,
gives an account of Railroad land case.
being decided By Judge Brewer, at Law
enworth Kansas, in which the settlers
were victorious over the Railroad com
pany. and as i consequence there was
great rejoicing; rs the contest involved
several million dollars il value CT lands.
The case appears to have been in almost
every respect similar to til, Backbone
land grant, through which 50 many of
our people are deprived of their homes.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
The following letter explains itself

The following letter explains itself:
r. 6. Jones Esq, Clerk 4th District
Court, VIM parish, Ia.
Dear Sir:-In consequence of my sick
ness, will not be able to be present on
the 9TH inst, to hold term OF Court in
WINFIELD. 1t is therefore ordered that
w. .. Sewers, Sheriff. open Court on
Monday the 7th inst, and adjourn fhe
same-to Monday the 18th inst, at which
time the business for the term will be
disposed OF.
This done in chambers on the 9Th day
Of Sept. 1885. r. d. BRrDGER,
Judge 18th District Court.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
Editor Southern Sentinel:

Editor Southern Sentinel:
The Local Educational committee of
ward 8, met at the Gum Spring school
house, on Saturday September 4th, 1885,
and organized by electing J Dickcrson
President, and j d Williams Secretary.
The board was then called to order By the
President. The committee report this.
their fast meeting. we further report
that we believe the people are Incoming
interested on the subject OF Education.
We report there were four lively public
schools in this ward, during the summer,
including one (colored) school, with an
attendance nf about 80 students each.
We ask the Educational Association 10
strike out the name Of Henry Walters.
Zone Of the appointees) and insert The
name Of l A Hargis, in lien thereof. CIR.
Walters is not a resident of this ward.
On motion adjouaned.
J j DIcKERsoN, President.
J u WILLIAMS. Secretary.
\. B.-Rev. G A Kelly was introduced
and delivered plain and instructive lac
tare, on the subject Of Education.
The following named persons, ask that
their names be enrolled as members of
the Educational Association: r K Able,
J Martin, j B Wilson. c NC Martin. "
E Neal, c I Harlan, Miss T E Dirkerson
Miss n E Dickerson, Mss s j Martin,
Aiss Ely Thompson, J p Thompson.
Mss II j Martin, B T Wilson, \ .
Thompson and Z p Martin.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
Editor Southern Sentinel.

Editor Southern Sentinel:
According to my promise to you to
report TO your paper al matters that oc-
cur within my knowledge, that would be
of Interest to the public, now desire to
report that the proceedings of the Dis
trict Conference of the Methodist Church,
Alexandria District, at the town of Mont
gamesy, commencing en- Wednesday The
10Th u,t., continuing until Saturday night
The Conference was presided ever BY
Rev. Y. 5. Cornell. presiding Elder Of
TIE Alexandria District, Rev j. N. Bear,.
Secretary, with the following Ministers
attending, Revs. S. II. whatley, j. d.
Harper, +. W. Yancy, p. A. Swami, J.
Landrnn, D.; G.. Baar, A. NJ. Wales, j.
W. Darts and r. A. Davis, and the fol-
lowing lay delegates attending: r. NJ.
Safer. L. G. Nugeiit, J. b. Pickles, G.
w. Bruce, W. B. Richardson, n. NJ.
Turne., Danl Brewer, John F. Baker,
W. A. Little, s. A. Neal, ]. @. Grayson,
c. L. Hunt, sam N. Barr, Ii. Van Nc
Cain, ". l.. Richardson, Henry W Bon
net. and James NJ. Plnnkcet. The work
OF TIE Conference WAS characterized By
the unanimity o. sentiment, and the gotd
feeling which prevailed throughout the
meeting. The attendance upon the &C.
cssioa was exceptionally large, which
showed the interest manifested in the
deliberations of the body. Tie sermons
preached were exceeding good, and we're
attentively listened to by large and ap-
apreciative audiences. The meeting has
done considerable good, there being four
or i've accessions to the Church mp to
Sunday night. aud considerable warmth
manifested by many, and the meeting
going on. The delegates were loud u
their praises Of the open handed haspi-
tally q The citizens of Montgomery and
vicinity. / would feel iireieet. il 7 closed
this report without speaking OF the ex-
cellent music and singing. during the
meeting under The direction Of Major II.
v. Mccain, assisted by Mr.. e. u. Hunt,
Of Atlanta. and the Montgomery choir.
composed Of the vaung ladies aud gentle
men Of Montgomery apd vicinity. with
the beautiful and accomplished Miss Eva
Mccain, as crganist. The eif;zcns of
Montgomery inay- well feel proud Ct the
success which attended this ulcefirg.
isErORTE.s.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
NATtRxrroSs! WArrrnrroxs,.,

WATERxELoxs! wArERxrLoxs.-Ah.
We sikh for thee, thou art come and
900, and The SENTISEE has been unable
- st Int few, as we were unable to i'm
- ~ the dimes. While we sigh for
~, - wonder Why We didn't get sny
0ere - coaselc ourselves with the ~
aeedo1 HAT flis 4 thc season Tor chills
and even, nd oar ~. D's., say water
aaelo1e - vosy unhealthy at this season
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
Killsborough Ia. Sep eth lee

Rillsborough Ia, Sep. 9Th. 1885.
For the Southern Sentinel.
On Friday the 4th. inst, the patrons,
pupils and teacher, Of Gum Spring School
assembled at the aforesaid school. togeth-
er with several visitors, among whom. Il,
the afternoon were our esteemed Editor.
our worthy Sheriff, and Hon. Geo. 4.
Kelly, for the purpose Of examining the
school, and conducting the appropriate
exercises for it's dismission, which took
place on that day. The proceedings were
asfcllows:- At ga. m, the meeting WIS
called to order by singing. The school
roll was called by the teacher, when it
Was found, that % scholars were present.
spd 10 absent. During the term, there
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Where arc the plows and other tools
you finished work with last summer? Are
they carefully shielded from the heat and
rain? II not You may have bother next
spring. and in some instances have to buy
new ones.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

II. Asa Teddtie, brings to our Office,
q apple weighing l31,s ounces, of Buck
inxham variety, from tree bought of
me eIingman Nursery. It is the largest
apple Ne have seen this season. Remem-
eer that J. =. Williamson is agent for
his flne fruit.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

CROP PRosPEcTs.--Corn is reported
excellent all over the parish, cotton good
in some places. but a great deal of hill
cotton ruined by the rust, and worms
making havoc on il now. Potatoes US
good as can be. Peas cxcellently good
Plenty of aconrs TO fatten hogs, il Geld
does not ruin them.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

HuRRAa!-Ar. J. n. Abel, infoi ms ms
that b has received > postal card from
Hon. Warren Esston, Superintendent Of
Public Education of the Stale of La.
stating that be will be present at the next
meeting u the Educational Association
q Ninn parish.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

II you have not saved fodder sufficient,
remembet that hay Is very good, and
owing to fall rains there is plenty of it,
you should not forget the old adsge
:. Make hay while the sun shines.n Your
stock win have keen relish for it this
winter.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Mr.. Eagles has put up some nice cabi-
net work in the CLERK Office, under con-
tract with the Police Jury. The work is
splendidly done, and reflects credit on
the thoughtfuincss OF our Police Jury.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Ar. ID. III. Shumate, sends us q speci-
men Of iron ore this week. which we will
send off and have assayed, and report
hereafter.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

1t appears that we have had to chroni-
Gle very large amount of crime this
week in Winn parish. a country noted
for its morals.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Nr. j. Paul, was in Winfield on Non
day last, endsavoring to secure q school.
We believe the prospects are very favor
able, and Mr.. Paul will be employed.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
u ew Advertisements.
Notice to Taxpayers ei Jackson parish.
Tax Collectors Office.
Parish of Jackson, La.

Tax Collectors Office. J
Parish of Jackson, La.
Notice is hereby given, that the State
and parish taxes assessed for The year
1855. rs ser forth en- the tax rolls now on
file in my office. and in the mortgage
office of this parish. are now due and will
become delinquent on the 3lst day of
December lass, aud will draw thirty six
so per tenf. per amman interest from
that date until sold, i'm accordance with
Article 10 of the Constitution.
j. Ii. P0SET.
by Tax Collector. Parish of jackson. La
sept. LIST. 1855. sepll2t-pfs3
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Several gentlemen from various por-
tons Of the parish, called On us during
the week, their names are too numerous
to mention in detail.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Rust has been very partial 10 hi, cot
ton, and has done a great deal of damage.
bu; very little Gotten il bottom lands has
been injured.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

iaife and s..at1.l /, .et. As reiore stated.
aG. WHATS, mad, ai,iszsi; before J NJ.
Abel Esq, for HE acsest q 8aier, wac
waived rial aid gave bond 70. his aP-
pearance before tht. n5xt teln u caart.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Our enterprising merchants, Mr. g. r
Long ard DIR. Kelly, left Tuesday last for
New Orleans, to replenish their stock Of
goods for the fall trade.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

See in this issue the advertisement of
the Tax Collector of Jackson parish, no
tifying his people that he is ready to
''gather'' in the tax.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

. u. Williamson, says, that lie sold
a5ont 500 worth OF fruit uess in wards
) ard s. or his last canrsssing tour
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
PhROCHIkI GIEAhINGS.
Mrs. r. L. Tannehil, is spending this
week with relatives, near Montgomery.

Quite a clustering wind anu rain pass
ed over Winfield and vicinity, en- Mem
day last.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Remember if yon did not sow tnrnips
in August, you must not lose sight Of
them in September.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Too much i-s,it.s f1i cotton. 50 say t;,c
farmers
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
IoDGEA MEETINGS.

Eastern Star Lodge l5l, F. & A. NJ
meet nj Winfield ON the second Saturday
in each lacsih.
:. NJ. SMITH. W. 81.
j. NJ. aBEk, Secretary
Montgomery Lodge It's. T. i \. NJ.
meet at Montgomery on saturday before
the fourth Sunday in each month.
III. Y. MCCAIN, w. III.
]. NJ. MCCAIN. Secretary
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
PARISH DIRECTORY.
COURT OF ArrEALs.

sIRcUIT COURT OF APPEALS.
Hon. A. 3. George. .-..-.....
Men. i. &. Noncnre. Judges
Terms.-First Mondays in April and
November.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.
Hen. r. D. Bridger. Judge
Mon. George Wear. District Attorney
Civl Terms.-First Mondays i'm March.
June, September and December.
Jury Terms.-Eirst Mondays in June
and December.
W. !. Sewers. Sheriff and Tax Collector
X. 9. Jones. Clerk and Recorder
J. Z. Wallace. Assessor
DR.. +. n. Brian. ...............C Coroner
3 w. 4. Little. Parish Treasurer
j. D. Williams. -. President Police Jury
j. J. Dickerson. President School Board
j. NJ Abel. ......-.. Magistrate, Ward /
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
Regular Days OF Preaching.

Aethedist-1st Sunday in each month !;
BY Elder ID. c. Baar.
Baptist-2nd Sunday in each month. and
Saturday before; by Elder VIM. Me-
Bride.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10
Ex.k;.y!,S G I 1 D ]:
How lost, How Restored!

Jus, Published. new edition cfDr. Culvervclrs
Celebrated Essay the radical cure ~ sperm tlr-
rhtra Seminal Weakness Involuntary Seminal Losses,
mpotency. Mental and Phy steal lncapacv, fmpeti-
menis 70 Marriage etc. also. Consumption, Epilepsy
and Pits. induced BY self-indulgence. sexual
travagance. &C
The celebrated author In this admirable essay. clearly
demonstrates from shirfy years successful prnrtce
that the alarming Consequences 81 Salt Abuse may be
radically cured pointing out mode Of cure NJ
simple. certain. and eecfnA by 81 which every
suffer- no matter what his condition may be. may
cure hmse' heAply privately and radically.
c<7g@This Lcctarc should he the hands OF every
youth and every man In the land.
Sent under seal, In plain envelope. any address
receipt u four cents. or two postage stamps. Ad-
dress
THE CULVER WE'LL MEDICAL CO..
~ Ann st.. New York. y. r.; Pos, ONCE Box
December 2sth. lss3--iy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

Corydon Democrat: Capt. William
L. Purcell. Of this place. received letter
last Saturday from friend in New AL
hany stating that Hon Thomas Hanlon
had appointed Mr.. Purcell Inspector for
Harrison, Crawford and Washington
counties. Capt. Purcell il deserving
Democrat, having served his country in
the late war and was riddled with bullets
until he IL unable TO perform hard labor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

New York sun.
The Meadville Tribune prophetically
declares that.the Republican party will
run Robert Lincoln for President in 1883.
He IL the Moses to lead the Republicans
from the wilderness, according to the
Meadvile paper. Well. this Is news.
What will Logan and Blaine and Evarts
and John Sherman say 10 it?.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

PfitfsburE Democrat.
Prospecting for silver In this county
continues In several townships. but moth
ing assaying much value has been found.
The premiums offered 1t the coming
fair for the largest number Of bushels !oi
corn and OF wheat raised on one acre
should interest our farmers. Fifty dol
lars on each award.
Good advertising makes good trade,
and that, too. at low rates, since he who
sells quick can afford to sell cheap. A
good trade makes live town, and thus
II i that business men have much to do
with the success Of tho town.
Our exchanges are in error about there
being dozens OF applicants for this post
Office. Three petitions were circulated,
and the canvass proceeded quietly. To
safety al inquiring public we will also
state that the profit to the incumbent OF
the Office for the past year was $9SS 40.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

Said an irate father to refractory
child: MARY Jane, Ill not bate you
scorn to strike a woman; but III take
this chair and III commalgomate your
skin till it's pctrified to your body
St. Paul Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

A dentist advised q man 10 have a
tooth taken out, assuring him that ii he
inhaled gas he would feel no pain.
"What Is the effect Of the GASP" asked
the man. 1T makes you insensible.r said
the dentist, land you don't know any
thing that takes place. The man took
out his money. "Oh, never mind the
fee until afterward," remarked the den-
list. Il wasn't thinking OF that said
the patient: Il only wanted to sec how
much money l had
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

The law passed by the last legislature
makes SO lbs. of coal bushel, and makes
no difference whether mined in Indiana
or Pennsy lvania.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

The Peoria, Decatur & Evansville
railroad owns twenty-nine locomotives
valued at 1920 each.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

There are confined in the Indisna state
prison over 1900 convicts, aud about / !.
ZOO insane persons are under treatment
in the state hospitals.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

The Afghans are said to claim descent
from the Lost tribes Of Israel" Some
oftEe English politicians wish they had
remained lost.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

In walking the weaker Of two persons
takes the arm of the stronger. This il
why dudes always take young ladies
arms.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-10

Why IL horse like an onion ? Becaus,
1t does not know its own strength.
, 1885-07-01

despatched TO Cabul vid Peshawur,
while the heavy battery presented at
Rawul Pindi will go through Qnetta
10 Candahar.
A repor, comes from Simla that the
Ameer has bound himself to insist on
the boundary being drawn along
three points, the names Of which the
Government refuses to disclose, but
of which Penjdeh is not one. 1t 10
also stated that the Ameer has ex-
pressed a desire that the Frontier
Commission shall not only examine
the frontier between the Herr Rud
and the Murghab, but also extend ito
Iabours to the Oxus valley.-TSmes.
, 1885-07-01
Indian Views Ofthe Afghan
Frontier Question.

report. that the Viceroy had re.
signed owing to n disagreement with
iqfheoMinistry on the Afghan frontier
question was current in Calcutta yes
erday. 1t apparently took rise in a
telegram from England, and although