The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1888-10-18

u. S; Marshal, }. N, LidIell spen, the day
In Grenada, last TUESDAY.
We are glad to Learn thai Mr. Sam. Vile Is
rapidly improving In health.
We are glad 10 ace MIR Jesse Hardy at his
post again after d lev days Of sick hess.
Col. WIN. Calhoun, a prominent citizen OF
Rosebloom m, was In Grenada last Tuesday.
MIR. and Mrs B. n. Gordon have botn been
quite sick his week, but both are improving.
1t Is better to he born lucky than good
loOking-suCh is the case with Byron Dnd-
ley.
Mr. Jas. Evans, representing the New Or
leans %Ficayune, was on our streets last Tues
day.
Pig Thomas has returned from his place
of refuge and IS now employed at the on
Mil.
Messrs. F. A. and W. H. Martin, from the
Wiiliamsvilie neighbprhood We're in the city,
Tuesday.
IT looks quite natural to see the broad
smiles OF Mr.. Whyte Whitaker on our streets
this week.
Mr. John Chaffe. Sr.. died in New orleans
this week. He was he father Of Capt.
Powell's partner.
Mrs. Or. Frotter. OF Duck Hin, sper, a coup
lie days In our city last week, tho guest Of
Mrs. Jas. Pryor.
Miss ROBBIE Burlington returned Monday
night from nm extended visit to friends in
Forest City Arkansas.
District Attorney J. J. Slack and Judge
Roane are in attendance on Circuit court in
Calhoun county. this week.
Mr. Eugene Weyneth, who has charge Of
a store on Cant. Powell's place was on q
visit to his mother this raek.
Mr.. A. T. Townes, ofPickens. was circulat-
ing around among his numerous friends,
here, in the early part Of the week.
Messrs. ]. II. Bark sdale, A. II. Whitfield
and w. II. Fitz-Gerald attended Circuit
at CoYreviils this week.
After n visit Of a few days to Miss Ami"
Hail, Miss Dora Kennedy. of Coffeeville. re-
turned to her home last Monday.
The many friends Of Miss Ruth Jones will
be glad to know Of her return, after n visit of
several DAYS 10 relatives in Torrance.
Mr.. r.. q. Aldridge, thehand.ome repre-
sentative of VIM. r. Moore 4 Co., Memphis,
was in Grenada last Friday and paid us a
call.
Mr.. A. W. Whitaker of Memphis, was in
the city yesterday. He reports the Claren-
don Hotel ~ booming under its new mana
cement.
We are pleased to learn that Capt. w. P.
Iowler has returned from Texas, much In
proved in health by his soIourn In tue Lone
Star state,
That estimable lady, Mrs. Hoffa accompa-
MED by her daughter, Miss May, are In
Memphis on a visit to friends and relatives.
We wish them a pleasant stay.
Mr.. A. l.. Bridgers. President Of the Board
Of Director Of he Grenada County Alliance"
Company was In the city this
week, on Alliance business.
Mr. j. o. Kendrlck, Ii former Arenndinn
but now with Carter, Blessing & Co, OF
Memphis, was working the town in the
In terest OF his house last Monday.
Mr.. Fletcher Fitz'Gerald oan nov be
at the famous house of G~iugsburger
& Vile. We suppose he will make a good
counter-jumper :.as he IL very quick ut learn
ing.
1t Is the pleasure of her many friends to
Miss Kate Duncan with them this
week. Miss Kate is one Of our county,
most popular young ladies ard adds very
to the attraction OF our society circle
in our city.
A few days during the latter part Of last
week, 1t was the pleasure of a great many
to have Mr. Clarence Trotter, OF Duck
Hill with them. Mr.. Trotter is not only
among our young folks, but with
The old who had the pleasure of meeting
him. who are always ready to welcome his
return.
The many friends Of Mr.. X. 4. Below viii
De sorry to learn hat he was yesterday
insane by Il jury de lunatico in
luirendo. Ed. is one OF the best fellows In
he world and Is n of tue few men who l.
At all times y gentleman, sane or insane.
We truly regret the sad misfortune that
aas orertakGn aim.
Mr.. ]. F. Hurley has accepted a position
IS manager of a stock and fruit farm, nea,
Cedar Gap, Missouri, and will shortly leave
or his new nome. We are sorry to lose Mr..
Hurley, for he is an enterprising man anh
good citizen. He carries with him the bcst
wishes Of our community for every success
u his new vocation.
On last Sunday night two Of our most
young men In the persons Of Messrs
Viii Mitchell and Edward Peacock left for
University at Oxford. The former goes
o complete his second and last course OF
tudies In the legal profession. the latter is
aking a regular collegiate course, this being
lis second year he enters the sophomore
lass. We preuict u bright future for each
these young men, and they have the best
wishes Of the GAZETTE In all their under
aking.
Oscar F. Bledsoe, Fourth District.
Oscar +. Bledsoe Of Grenada, the gentle
nan placed on the electoral ticket BY the
Of the Fourth district, was born
n Columbus, Miss, April 3. $50. His patsr-
al ancestors were from reirnessee, his
Col. Isaac Bledsoe, being one
{ the early settlers and Indian fighters OF
'umner county. His father, for whom he
'as named, was born and raised near Gal
graduated In Nash yille-his still OK
ant diploma being signed by Andrew Jack
and Felix (irundy. He was one time II
lember of the Tennessee Legislature anu
,as captain OF the Sumner Volunteers" In
he Sem 'nolc war. The BledsOe family were
oppected by relationship with. the Shel6ys
Guilds Of Tennessee, and enc OF the
of Tennessee bears their name.
he subject OF this sketch was reared In this
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