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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23
1.-THE NEW RAILROAD.

To the .Eotere OF ,ShoscEee County:
Tue undersigned having been appoin-
ted q committee to present. some facts to
the voters Ut Shawnee county, relative to
the building of the Kansas, Nebraska q
Dakota railroad. upon which PROPOSE
tivn Is submitted to vote flOOO, 0U0 twen-
ty-year bonds ut q per cent interest. pay
able senii-annually, offer the following:
The proposed road will enter the coun-
ty near its southeast corner. and running
norihwesterly, will leave the county near
the northwest corner, and will have forty
miles o. main line within the county.
The average assessment for taxation on
all Of the railroads in the state of Kansas.
is S7.07s.53 per mile, including side
tracks, r,,lling stock, etc.
1t the proposed road should be assessed
at-such average it ~iil place s2oJ. 900 adj
ditioual property oh the assessment roll
II the county.
believe tho average rate III taxation along
the iile Vi Tie fuad viii not be less thar
twen'y-se.en (27y mills on the dollar.
This will ,icii per annnm -, 5iU; the
Interest on the bonds will be IS cod: n!
gain. yearly. Sl.56a.
Kris gain u, twenty years will amcnnt
to sSi ,.ua, and. il fslt VI Interests 1T six
per sent.. OF .ised in payment of other
interest bearing iEdcb:pess, viii nearly
double Itself. and amount 10 say $50, Csc,
which will leave of the principal. $40. eoe.
Il Is entirely safe TO say that the i'll
crease ia re..l estate valHe would add
more to ,hctax roll than would bc suiii-
cient to pay this snlossnf, and We believe
that IL the bonds are voted aud the road
built that 1t will not cost tie people Of
Snawnee county one duilar.
In this statement no account has been
taken OF the stock in the road which the
county wcEid receive. THIS vii, uaqnes-
tionu5ly be Of some value, but how much
cannot new lie ascertained.
T.. /. B0kEB1AKE.
N. q. MciARLAD.
J. THOMAS"
Respectfully j. J.TuoRSroN.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23


4th. That the citizens Of the Surrounds
ing country are requested tc Cooperate
with us, anu are earnestly solicited to
ccrfribute on said day. such refresh.
me,,ts and cooked provisions as the occa-
slcn ca'ls Tor,
9Th. That the chairman appoint six Ia
dies and six gentlemen as a committee,
to solicit. receive and arrange the re-
treshHents furnished.
9th. Tia. the chairman appoint cem-
m;tsee of four en pr'gramme-
9Th. That the proceedings If this meet.
iny be published in the Democratic Re-
rice. S.utLera .Sentiael and Golfer Chroa-
icle.
Montgomery La, July 18TH. 1856.
j. Ii. WILLIAMS ". J. CALvIr-
Secretary. Chairman
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23
ESt1ay.

Estrayed before me the undersigned
authority, by l.. Il. Pallen one yckc
of cAeli, description rs fellows One Il
deep red. CROP and ? under bits in lett
ear. and slit in right ear. The other,
jole red. White ilanks and face, hind legs
White half up 10 knees. right horn broken
eff. aud left nora end sawed Of. crop
aud iiuderbit in RICH. ear, and NV Allow
fork la left ear. Supposed to be abont
l0years old, aud appraised 10 be w.r;h
32a.0U. The owner will come forward,
prove property aud pay all COSTS. or they
will b. dealt with is the law directs
j. ". CHEvEs.
3tpf 81 It'll. Justice Peace Win parish la.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23

John Cnrp having fled his application
to be appointed Tutor to the minors Of
Jackson Il Mury Ellen Jones dcc.sars:,
notice is hereby given hat mni.>s eppo-
sitiou be made thereto IN ten days from
publication hereof, said request viii he
granted.
Clerks cihee Winfield La. suly 9Th.
4. d. 1856. J. 4. Deleach
;;fpf -. Deputy Clerk 4;i,. d. C.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23
AGENTS WANTED.
FOR THE GREAT NEW ROcK.
1.-THE WORLDS NoxDERs.s
BIZ ]. W. BUEL.


The most successful suhatipsleu boz <
ever polished. Orer kaH q ,m7ltoa eopies
iccsr sold DE Yest eight .HsafAs. ana & 4
selling tbree sines rs fa~e uou = eysr h.
foEe- Regular cansaseess cssaS from S1s
ts@96y 80 and f6oper dag. Neshlne like
ftwaa eser hsown IN Tie history Of book
Publishing. RfseIs sest fsse ~ appltca-
tiss. No experience ne~dsd to insure
saccses. We help persous wiihoHt means
to ID largo business; no capital needed.
Wife for particulars. Sazszies smarra-
ted % persons ehu d. Not scssk 70 coscnxs
on eossmfssion. We mean business, apd
want live agents in every township. Il
win coet you nothing to write for terms
and full descriptions Of our plans Of do
Ing bus mess. We also gire any standard
qooks to pcrsQns no send us names Of
book agents. Write for our list Of free
standard books
". L. HOLLOWAY Publisher,
ST. LOUIS. Mo-
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23

Yc ed;.cr in company with Prof. A. G.
Calhoun attended picnic in ward Sat
Shady Grove on Wednesday Of last week.
The people were we'll prepared for the
occasion, and some 800 or 400 persons
were in attendance. The citizens had
arranged for prize squirrel hunt on
that day, SO very early in tho morning
the gus and iunismcn were on hand,
for that occasian. 50 squirrels were
killed. the greatest nnm;er 10y one man
was IL. Mr.. 3. F. Boyet killing ihat
number, ard obtained the prize which
Was $500. After The dinner was over,
speakers being en- the ground, thas au-
dienee was called to order aud 3lr. J. ".
Boycst called to act as chairman. DR.. J.
G. GuIledge explained tho object u the
meeting. Pref. Calhoun vas then called
On, Who in = very able address explained
he proposition 81 the La. North 4 Son.h
Rilroad Co., to the people. He WAS
followed b. Nr. r. f. Sbnmaker In a
speech opposing said proposition. Mr.
sbunaker evidently did his s'ess. and his
EFFORT was a very able one On that side Of
the question. The writer then in a few
remarks gave his reasons for advocating
the proposition. Mr.. 7. y. james then
II hss drst effort st public speaking ep-
posed the proposition and rail roads II
soeo. He vas opposed to rail- roads from
~ - \
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23

Nr. G. p. Long notifies the trading
public, that he has inst received nice
LOT Of gents clsthlng, shoes. &c, which
he will sell cheap for cash. lie has also
received lot Of school books. adopted
series by the Ssase Beard of Education
and will take old books IN part exchange
for same. no matter how badly worn.
Bring along your old books and get the
new anes. which are now used in all the
public schools. ct.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23
New Advertisements.
Constable Sale.
W. u. Moffett vs.. Peter Smith.
In Justice Court. Fouih Ward.
Parish of Vim.

Fl. IA. issued and IL HE directed, in the
above numbered and styled suit, have
seized and will offer for sale ut public
arcIioa, in town eT GAINESVILLE, III fourth
ward Of said paTsih. between the hours
prescribed by law. on
Saturday, July 3lst. 1856
the following described property seized
Ks belonging TO defendant. rs fellows. viz
One dark brown pony mare,
0ae old saddle.
Terms Of s:,ie: Cash. with benefit of
anntsiSement.
This the sih day Of July 1856.
). E. .Jsnes
Constable 4th. ward VIM rs.issi. Ii.
IN lti III IF s..
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23

We Thought Mr.. z. =. Shumaker would
diicuss the railroad question through the
SENTINEL Weknow Of his ability t. do so
and our people need light on this subjes
There " nothing in the subject that we
want hidden, upon the contrary. we want
1t ventilated on both sides. hence our
columns are open to both sides.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23
Editor Southern Sentinel:

Editor Southern Sentinel:
DKAR SiR:--f clip an artIele from The
Weekly Capital and Farmers Journal
published at Topeka Kansas, November
the 10Th. 1885. The clip referred TO
from the hands Of committee with
about the same mission of ours. The
article explains its self. Ii reads rs fol-
laws.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23

Executive Committee meets tn-tiay
friday to elect delegates tn the Con-
gressional nominating convention to be
held at Shreveport. August 2nd., prox.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23

We have some Communications that
are obliged tn be left ont this Issue on ac-
count of pressure nf time this week, they
will appear hereafter.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23
: Weather hot. whocpee.-hut then we
presume everybody knows it.

We are haarx an inskense account of
sle1rnsss now from NIX andosner diseases.
and VOW and thos 4 ease of chills and
fever.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23

Crops are reported excellent in snme
places. INIT great complaint is made of
grass and too much rain.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23
1egsIer Days u Preaching.

1t Sunday in each month;
R1d1r D. G. Baar.
"a 6GAday in each month. and
!.rday before; by Elder Nm. Mo-
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23
Sc Estray notice in this issue:

Mr.. Il. |. Smith goes for the School
Board.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1886-07-23

= b 81 Landry parish 4
s ~ with : drove Of ponies.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11
A letter received from Major Camp,

A letter received from Major Camp,
who is now holding series of non-parti-
san temperance meetings at Jackson,
says, under date of Nov. Cd:
"The cause of temperance is booming
here. The large Opera House was crowd
ed nightly. Standing room at premium.
One thousand have signed the pledge.
Nearly all of the drinking men have
signed the pledge and put on the blue.
tors and churches, are all working zeal
ouslY in the good cause. The miners and
farmers from the country are coming in
and taking the pledge Wives, mothers
and children are rejoicing in the good
work. 1t means happy homes. .-Fayette
County Republican.
Yes, they are all coming up to the work.
No town in the State has grander lot of
young men, more intelligent and square
force of miners and workingmen, better
lot of merchants and business men, or a
sweeter lot of women, than Jackson. All
have entered the great work with Chris
tian zeal and determination that bode no
good to the horrible traffic that has caus-
ed so much sorrow, even in this COM
munity. The earnest work Of the young
men in this direction is the grandest sight
ever witnessed in Jackson. Keep it up,
boys! If there be an occasional smart
Aleck" either boy or girl-who persists
in changing the ways of sin and degrada-
tion for the purpose of appearing eccen-
trio, let that one have full monopoly of
that field. Every intelligent man Eand
woman knows the danger of fooling with
the internal stuff. Keep the good work
moving.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11

On Sunday. Oct 81, Rev. Thos. Rob-
erts delivered an impressive and elo-
quent farewell sermon to the Horeb, ,and
the Oak Hill Church. He has served
these churches faithfully and success
fully in the capacity Of pastor for the
past three years. A few months ago he
accepted unanimous call extended
him by the NJ. E. Church Of Plymouth,
Pa, to become its pastor. Rev. Rob-
erts is recognized as one Of the ablest,
if not the ablest, Welsh minister in
America. He is man Of great intel
lectual gifts and scholarly attainments.
His sermons are always brilliant, log
ical, and especially adapted to the
wants Of his hearers. His delivery is
earnest and vigorous, and his gestures
graceful and expressive. His useful
ness and power in the pulpit are no
doubt due to a broad and generous
culture, a tender and sympathetic
heart, thorough knowledge of human
nature, a power to attract the affec-
tions of those around him, and strong
individuality, quality indispensable
to move people religiously and spirit
ually. On Monday evening Mr.. and !
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11

"The continued low water has caused
a scarcity of coal. A little is received by
rail, barely enough to prevent an actual
famine. Portsmouth ought to get dead
loads of coal off the Branch, and would
if the mines were opened and spurs to
run them. There ought to be dump
here for loading barges. If Portsmouth
would stop looking SO far off for elements
of prosperity and develop the forces
around her, it would be better. r."-Ports-
mouth Times
There is sound sense, and lots of it, in
that paragraph. Jackson County has all
the coal you will need while your town
stands 1--WE put it that way, any how and
there ought to be some method of getting
it to your market. In fact we're not sure
but we ought to do it ourselves. Ports
mouth ought to be supplied with the ia
nous Jackson Coal.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11
THANKSGIVING!
Proclamations by the President and Gov
erQOr.

President Cleveland issued his proc
lamation appointing Thursday, the
25th, as a day of Thanksgiving. The
following is the body Of his procla-
nation:
On that dag let all our people forego
their accustomed employments and
assemble in their usual places of wor-
ship to give thanks to the Ruler OF
the Universe for our continued enjoy
ment of the blessings of free gov
ernment, for renewal OF business
prosperity throughout our land, for
the return which has rewarded the
labor of those who till the soil, and
for our progress as people IN all that
makes nation great.
And while we contemplate the IN
finite power of God in earthquake,
flood and storm, let the grateful
hearts of those who have been shield
ed from harm through His mercy be
turned in sympathy and kindness to-
ward those who have suffered through
His visitations.
Let us also, in the midst OF our
thanksgiving remember the poor and
needy with cheerful gifts and aims, so
that our service may, by deeds OF
charity, be acceptable in the sight OF
the Lord.
This is Governor Foraker's procla-
nation:
To the People of Ohio:
The President Of the United States
has appointed Thursday, the 25th
inst, to be observed as day Of na-
tional thanksgiving. 1t is a pleasant
duty to call the attention of the peo-
pie of this state thereto. and ask them
to rest from labor. and devote the day
so designated to the worship OF AL
mighty God, and TO such other deeds
and manifestations as may be appro-
pirate to show that devout thankful
ness, which, as q Christian people, we
should feel for the loving kindness
and bounteous mercies with which we
are and have been favored. Our bless
ings are more than we can number.
We have been spared while Others
have been overtaken by calamity.
We have peace and prosperity; lib
ertv and education are universal, and
religion and morality are more than
ever recognized and appreciated, as
essential to good government. 1t Is
but duty to both ourselves and our
country to acknowledge our depend
ence upon Divine Providence for all
these enjoyments, and to seek in pray
ers for their continuance. Happy is
that people whose God is the Lord
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11
Snare lis the Misery.

"Leo Ebert has been at Wellston for
some days, where he is eXcavatlng large
cellar for the storage Of beer. -lronton
Republican.
LEO ought to build one over at Coal
ton, as the boys up that way declared
that he wished for 'gopher-hole" OF
some kind up that way two years ago.
Standard.
Coalton is already staggering under a
load of this misery. 1 don't see how we
can carry any more. But if It must
come to the worst we beg one favor at
the hands of our tormentors, and we will
be as modest as the rich man in Hades.
Between any more beer and pure Diabol-
ism we will take the devil straight-the
good, old-fashioned traditional devil with
hoofs, horns and birthstone. Beer took
hand in the election here. Bottles and
jugs were filled the day previous by the
dozens, and the scenes which followed
were shameful. In the midst of drunk
en- brawl cart load of beer went rattling
along and 1 remarked, "How fitting!'
But friends, as sure as God reigns, this
business must die. 'Will He not avenge
His elect?' I said as much to noble
wife and mother, whose heart has been
well nigh crushed by this cruel, cruel
rum, and in whose once happy, the length
ening shadows of the curse grow darker
every day. With look I shall never for
get, she said: ooh, when?" Sooner than
many think. Society is about to cast
this devil out. Now friends of every
shade on this question just word: We
can't afford to fight each other. The
policy is suicidal. Keep your eye on the
saloon. Grasp hands with everybody and
everything that is against it. [ took
Murphy's pledge years ago and vote the
Prohibition ticket. With one hand hold
up the banner of gospel temperance to
the drunkard, while with the other hurl
the ballot at the saloon. Some may do
the one thing and not the other, and 0ice
oersa. Very well. But the saloon is be-
ing smashed nevertheless. Verify there
is no controversy between US. May God
bless Bro. Mackley for his fearless and
peerless fight against the saloon 1t is
doubtless made at sacrifice. l hope
every Prohibitionist in Jackson county
will take the STANDARD. / say this as a
third party man. for so far as the gospel
side of this fight is concerned the STAN
DARD is aGith us. F. r. CROOKS.
Coalton, Ohio
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11

Mrs. Roberts were greeted by a large
gathering of friends, at the church,
who had come to be present at the
farewell services. Rev. D. J. Jenkins
was selected to preside. He soon
demonstrated that he possessed supe-
rior qualifications for the work. The
meeting was opened with singing, fol-
lowed with prayer by Rev. Samson.
Rev. Jenkins then addressed the audi
ence. Among other things he spoke
Of the pleasant associations formed
while Rev. Roberts had charge of the
church, of his high standing as a
Christian minister, and Of the great
loss the church and the community
would sustain in his departure. He
besought Gods blessing on him and
his family, and expressed the hope
that they would return ere many years
roll by.
Different members Of the church
were then called upon, and they re-
sponded with pointed and fitting re-
marks. All bore eloquent testimony
to the efficient and satisfactory manner
in which Rev. Roberts discharged his
duties as pastor A number of the
speakers had personally attended over
six hundred services with increased
interest and profit. and they felt that
his departure greatly enhanced their
personal responsibility. One speaker
was apprehensive that some had con-
sidered themselves so uniformly good
that they had failed to improve the
opportunities offered for spiritual
growth and development He thought
it would be eminently proper for every
one to conduct a rigid self-examina-
tion to determine whether there had
been 1T any time in the past three
years a disposition to be self-satisfied
and Pharisaical in spirit. Another
speaker impressed the idea that life is
full of partings, that ultimate dissolu-
ton is the end Of all things earthly,
that man himself constantly changes,
that Christ the great head of the
Church never changes, that all should
trust in Him. There were numerous
expressions Of the hope that the sub
sequent labors Of Rev Roberts, wher-
ever carried op, would be crowned
with abundant success. He responded
to the sentiments uttered, in his usual
interesting style. At the conclusion
of his remarks, T. L, Hughes Esq, on
behalf of the church, in a neat and
happy speech, presented him a beauti-
full gold-headed cane and a valuable
book. as a feeble expression of theil
respect and love for him. He expressed
his high appreciation of the tokens, in
all appropriate response.
The exercises were interspersed with
good music rendered by the choir led
by w. D. Evans. The sorrowful
countenances Of the people showed
that it was with 10 ordinary feelings
Of regret that they parted with thei,
beloved pastor. The people Of Ply
mouth are to be congratulated that
God in His providence has given them
a man so pre-eminently qualified fol
His work.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11
The fame Of the Gospel Temperance

The fame Of the Gospel Temperance
Meetings st this place is being noised
abroad. The effect Of the good work
Is extending to the surrounding coun-
try, and throughout the County. The
good work should go on until pledge
signing and total abstinence shall be
universal. Let the people make tip
pling so contemplate that no man
will care to get so low as to engage in
it. Keep the work going. This is
the time to take hold of this matter.
The Young men are joining, the young
ladies are joining, the children are
joining, people Of all ages and condi-
tions are throwing their influence with
the good work. Branch Unions should
be formed in every township in the
County. This works. on common
plane of morality and temperance.
Ali men, of all political parties and all
religious organizations, as we'll as
those not belonging to any such or
ganization, may conscientiously join
in the work. Keep the good work
moving.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11

We will say to Bro. Crooks, of Coal
ton, that we are not very far apart on
the Temperance question. He IS a
Prohibitionist because he wants the
whole saloon system-or rather saloon
crime-wiped out. Wewant the same
thing. We believe there are many
honest, earnest workers in the Prohi-
bition party, and have time and. again
cautioned some Of the leaders of that
party that they were making grieE-
GUS mistake in trying to use that party
as an agency of Democratic success.
We believe that the success of the
Democratic party would retard the
cause of Temperance, and some of the
Prohibition leaders have labored ear
nestly to bring about such a result.
But these matters are past, and we
have not the least objection to the
aims of the Prohibition party regard
ing the Internal liquor traffic. We
believe that if one of the old parties
should adopt Prohibition clause in
its platform, the other would be COM
PEELED to do so, and thus all political
parties would be squarely committed
to legislate to that end. And, while
the agitation by the Third party does
its part toward keeping alive the Tenn
perance sentiment, we must say that,
candidly, we believe that the Gospel
Temperance movement will build up,
more rapidly, a sentiment which will
soon, and very soon, compel the old
parties to do right in this matter.
But why not work both agencies
We are all working for the same OBJ
iect, If we are sincere. We have
thought that the Third party was
making a great mistake in fighting
the Republicans and afiliating with
the Democrats-but no one will ques-
ton the righteousness of the claim
that Prohibition is right-eternally
right. The Gospel Temperance move
ment is but means Of accomplishing
Prohibition Of the liquor traffic, and
certainly men will work to secure Pro-
hibitory Laws with much greater ear
nestness if they are sober and have
renounced all friendship for the dog
geries, than they can be made to do
by battling them. Let us all, men of
all parties. pursue the common enemy
until he is driven to the wall, and
destroyed.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-11-11
destroyed

One Of the most horrible specimens
Of the work Of intemperance, is that
Of the murder Of Mrs. Timothy Green,
ct Morrow, Ohio. The woman, it is
ssid. was in the habit of getting drunk,
and when in this condition would
quarrel with her husband until she
drove him into q frenzy. In one of
these Wild quarrels, a few days ago, he
beot her to death with club. It will
be in order now for the bloated, rotten,
black-hearted devil who sold the liquor
to say: 'What a pity they couldn' t
behave themselves when drunk! It's
such people that give our places bad
aame." That is the common wall,
among doggery-keepers, but it is
1ntrae. 1t is the Devil that gives
both bad name and bad character to
9 dogeery.