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The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
Money in Melons.

J. a. Stewart, living seven miles
northeast Of the city, reports having
sold up to Tuesday s4790 worth Of
cantaloupes from one-haIf acre of land.
and ss3.45 of watermelons from one
and half acres, making a total of
sl3l.35 from the two acres, with about
80 worth OF melons yet to ripen.
Last year Mr.. Stewart sold sl66. %
from one and half acres in water
melons. and is confident be would
have realized $500 from the two acres
this year had not his crop been
damaged by the protracted drouth. -
Water Valley Progress.
Grenada county has a citizen who
has done equally as good. Mr. B. L.
Sing Teton, who lives about seven miles
west Of Grenada. has sold up to
August |, about 500 worth Of water
melons, and has some SO or 81 worth
more in his patch, which is hardly IN
acre in size. Mr.. Singleton moved
here from Pamela county year ago
last January, and is raising his second
crop. He is an industrious and intelii-
gent planter who deserves the success
he IS achieving.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
WAterwOrks Prospects.

A depth of $50 feet inches has been
reached in artesian we'll No. 2, and We
learn from Capt. J. NJ. Wahl that he
will bore no further. When a strainer
is put in and the we'll cleaned out, he
believes it will yield better flow than
the first we'll. Both wells are soon tC
be thoroughly tested as to their
capacity, and If the result shows the
slightest doubt as to sufficient flow ol
water for the town, another we'll will
be sunk, but it will be a shallow one
about 200 feet.
Work on the power house i:
progressing fairly we'll, aud so is the
construction on the other parts Of the
contract. 1t is a conservative state
ment to say that within the next sis
weeks steam will be turned on, the
water will begin to flow, electric
lights to burn, and all OF the improve
ments will be ready for practical test
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
AN Evening in China

The Methodist church yard is natu.
rally one Of the most beautiful spot.
in Grenada, but last Friday night, July
~, it presented brilliant picture in.
deed, the occasion being literary en-.
tertainment by the Epworth League.
The committee on decorations had per.
formed its task most acceptably, and
night was fairly turned into day by the
radiance reflected from countless torch
lights and Chinese lanterns. 1t was
truly fairy scene, and large au.
dience assembled to enjoy it.
The program was interesting as we'll
as Instructive. After prayer by Rev.
7. w. Lewis, there followed in the or.
der named the following features:
Paper on THE Chinese Empire, Dr.
T. J. Brown.
Solo, Miss Helen DuBard.
Paper on manners and Customs OF
the Chinese" Miss Edith Garner.
Paper on ''Chinese Arts and Inven,
tions," W. NJ. Mitchell.
Solo, Mrs. j. W. Buchanan.
''Chinese Religions and Our Relation
Thereto Miss Mamie Murtf.
Concluding with brief dissertation
on China by Prof. A. H. Elicit.
The entertainment as a whole was
ingeniously conceived and executed
rejecting credit on all who took part
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
Col. J. l.. Power at the Normal.

Col. J. L. Power, Mississippi's able
Secretary OF State, entertained the
summer Normal and large number Of
Grenada's cultured citizens, last Mon.
day nigh: with his personal recollec-
tions of some eventful periods in the
history OF Mississippi" Col. Powers
presentation OF facts could hardly be
termed a lecture, nor can it be said to
be history, in that the events depict
ed are not connected, but it is most in
teresting potpouri of historical ante.
bellum recollections Of men and incl
dents that commands attention from
beginning to end. The Colonel was
frequently interrupted by well.merited
applause, and at the conclusion of his
address, Director G. G. Creelman, on
behalf Of the Normal, extended hearty
thanks to Col. Power for the pleasant
and instructive entertainment.
Col. Power is using his spare time in
collecting valuable bits Of State history
from the archives Of the capitol, and
in the near future will present to an
interested public some historical facts
that have never before been published.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

The Grenada Rifles marched up to
the college yard last Tuesday evening
and gave the teachers Of the Normal a
practical demonstration of expert mill
tary maneuvering. The Rifles have
received their new regulation uniforms
and will move on Vicksburg this month
in fine shape.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Rev. w. NJ. Mcintosh came home
last Tuesday to rest up for a day or two
before returning to his evangelical
field, and left on Thursday for Slate
Springs, where he will conduct a meet
ing. He has Just closed a revival at
Pittsboro, which was attended with the
most gratifying success and enthusiasm.
Mr.. Mcintosh has been endowed with
great power over the unsaved, and no
man could put it to better use for the
Masters glory than he is doing. His
success in the work is viewed with
satisfaction and pride by his numerous
friends in Grenada.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Circuit Court met last Monday, and
at this writing is grinding away on the
docket. Judge Stevens is dispensing
Justice, District Attorney Hill is prose.
cutting with characteristic vigor, and
all the court officers are performing
their duties with energy and prompt
ness. The grand jury is said to be an
unusually efficient one, and is following
out as best they can the strong and
able charge delivered to them by
Judge Stevens. He charged them es'
pecially to inquire diligently into the
violations OF the liquor and gaming
la VS., urging them to do their duty in
the premises and he would do his.
Judge Stevens charge has been uni.
versally commended as vigorous and
timely document. What the court has
done will be found in another column
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
University
Mississippi;

Tie session OF 1S97-9S opens Septetn-
Der 10th. Courses in LITERA ATCRE,
SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, ELOCU-
TION. PEDAGOGY AND LAW. En-
larged corps OF instructors. Increased
facilities to meet increased attendance.
Splendid water system. Location un-
excelled in healthfulness. All expenses
very low. TUITION FREE to all stu
dents except in Law School. Men and
women admitted. Send for Catalogue
and Special Announcement for 1897 7-a>.
r. B. FULTON. Chancellor,
University p. O., Miss.
Aug. 7-2m.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
To All Who Want Plumbing

Cha-. T.. Gardner. agent for the
Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing
Co. Of Birmingham, is temporarily
located at Oxford, Miss. and wi. be-
pleased 10 tl-nish specifications and
estimates for plumbing, hot wateg and
steam heating, private gas plants, etc.
Mr., GurdneY will be at the Hickey
Hotel in oxford for three o. tC1r
weeks, and will he pleased to COM
munica,e with all persons Interested.
July -. It.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Mr.. j. Glenn Howell and Mrs. Donna
Rollins were married at the residence
of the brides sister, Mrs. j. H. Bitter
at Alexandria, Va, on Wednesday
July 26, 1897. This announcement will
be OF interest to our citizens because
the bride is the attractive and intelli
gent daughter OF our well-known citi
zen, Capt. r. H. Turner. Mr.. Howell
is promising young business man o.
Knoxville, Tenn, where the happ!
couple will make their home. Capt
Turner was present at the wedding
and says the event was attended with
the usual pleasing interest. Mrs
Howell's numerous friends here will
wish her much happiness.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
\ Called Mpetin.

OF the Cemetery Association to meet
in the basement OF the Methodist
church Monday, August 9th, at )
o'clock p. NJ. Business Of the greatest
importance to be voted upon. Now is
the time to try to put hydrants in the
cemetery, thereby giving convenient
arrangements, as well as an abundant
supply of water for all needs.
Every member should make an ei'
fort to be present The Assoc iation
earnestly requests full attendance.
Mrs. H B. BARBEE. Sec y.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
GRENADA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

The announcement OF Grenada Col
legiate Institute will be found in anoth-
er column of the SENTINEL to-day, and
the information is thus made known
that the next session will begin Sep
tember ], 1897. The brilliant record
OF this magnificent institution during
the past few years, and its remarkable
progress, renders supertluous anything
we might add by say OF commendation,
but it is pleasure to impress and en-
phasize the fact that the coming session
will beyond doubt outstrip all pre-
vious records from every standpoint.
The worthy and able President, Rev.
J. ". Malone, A. NJ. has wisely re-
tanned the same intelligent and thor
oughly efficient faculty, which fact OF
itself bespeaks nqualifed success. But
he has done more. for during vacation
| the college building has been renovated
from top to bottom. and Students will
find for their convenience and sanitary
protection the very latest modern ap
pliances. Lighted throughout by cleo
tricity, complete system OF water
works and sewerage, d, we'll as numer.
ons other important provements.
render it unsurpassed anywhere in the
| land fcr corfor and h.a1tb
With curriculum embracing tbs
highest branches, unexcelled instruc.
tion in music and the arts, admirable
facilities and desirable location, Gre
NADIA Collegiate Institute is in reality
an ideal home for students.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

The board Of mayor and aldermen Ct
Jackson. Miss, have passed an
ordinance requiring citizens to cut the
grass and weeds OFT the sidewalks in
front Of their property, and to keep
the walks clean. This Is a sensible
law. and one that Grenada should
have had years ago. We venture the
assertion that the ladies' Of Grenada
would unanimously petition for such
an ordnance
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

The Board Of Supervisors were in
session three days at the August term
"a very unusual proceeding, as they
have such an efficient system and COM
petent clerk that they generally get
through in day. A close examination
Of the deliquent list caused the extra
long session.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
COL. WIN. N. PASS
Succumbs to IA sudden stroke Of ParaIyai.

Word passed hurriedly from mouth
TO mouth last Tuesday morning that
Col. w. N. Pass had been suddenly
stricken with paralysis, and his condi-
tion was most serious. The dire news
proved only too well founded, for two
days afterward his form was stilled in
death. The sad particulars are but
few. Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock he
came down to open his store as usual,
but had been there only few minutes
when he tottered and fell to the floor.
Passing friends rushed to his assist.
ance, removed him to his apartments
above the store, and hastily summoned
his family physician, DR.. J. w. Young.
Az examination revealed the fact that
paralysis had liked its relentless grip
upon his constitution, and it refused to
yield to the science OF medical skill.
He fingered until Thursday evening,
August ., l'97, perfectly conscious
most of the time, but unable to speak
and only able to move his right limbs,
when death came to his relief at 3.3C
o'clock and he passed quietly away tc
the great beyond.
Col. William \. Pass was born in
Grenada March 2S, 1886, and has resid
ed in the county all his life, except &
few years at Duck Hill. He was in the
mercantile business at Providence be
fore the war, and after that stormy
period set up in business at Duck Hill
He returned 10 Grenada, however, II
1868, and his residence here has beef
continuous since then. By industr.
and strict attention to business, he ha
been successful, and his commercial
rating is as high as that of any man il
the county. He was brave and faith
full soldier in the Confederate service
and he has always been law-abiding
peaceful and energetic citizen. Il
was undoubtedly one Of the best know
men in the county, particularly in tn
country where the interests OF his larg
advance mercantile business have mad
his name a household word. He ha
been kind and loving husband, a de
voted father and firm friend to thos
whom he selected for that Relationship
and there are many who will rever
his memory.
He leaves faithful wife and two in
teresting children, boy and a girl, a
nearest relatives, and there are numel
Gus others who will sincerely mour
him.
The burial Of Col. Pass took plac
Friday evening at 4.30 o'clock, at Cd
Fellows "enetery, services at A
Saints church.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Prof. J. A. Cranberry, OF Meridian,
the accomplished and talented gentle
man whois to assume charge OF the
Grenada graded schools at the coming
term, was here this week on business.
Prof. Cranberry makes most pleasing
and favorable impression on all who
meet him.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Our clever young friend, Mr.. Jos.
NJ. Brown, has gone to Castalian
Springs for rest and recuperation.
One day last week Mr. Brown was
partially prostrated by heat, the sick.
ness following leaving him in a
debilitated condition. 1t is hoped by
his many friends that his visit to the
springs will soon put him in good
shape again.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

The city fathers he'd their regc.ar
monthly meeting Monday night and
transacted the business p4t before
them. Proceedings o:the meeting will
be found in another column. An ad-
journment was had until Friday night :,
when business concerning the water
works, electric lights and sewerage
vii. b.. conste"ed
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Manager S. Wherry. Of the famous
Castalian Springs HoteI. has engaged
the justly famous Gem Band Of Jackson
to spend week a: his hotel, and the
engagement will begin.Sunday. August
8. This is an attraction which, in ad-
dition to the well.known curative prop.
critics of the waters and the manifold
pleasures incident to a visit to the
Springs, should draw an immense
throng of guests The Gem Band i:
one of the finest musical organization;
| in the entire South.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
TO MEN WHO SHAVE.

| have purchased the barber business
of Mr.. Pat Dowdall, northeast corner
court house yard, and hereby notify
the shaving public that will have an
expert white barber in charge and vii!
guarantee first-ciass service and cour-
teous attention. Patronage OF my
friends and public respectfully solic.
tied. I. p. WILLIAMS.
Aug. I.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs, but regulate
your liver and sick headache by using
those famous little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers. D. O.
Semmes, Grenada, Miss. Jy 81.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

We will have on sale next
week about one hundred pieces
Of remnants and waist lengths i'll
silk. Every one a bargain.
JNO. w. GRIFFIS.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

As will be seen by notice elsewhere,
our tonsorial friend, Pat Dowdall, has
disposed of his barber business and
will return to his home and family in
Birmingham. Mr.. Dowdall has done
we'll here and made many friends, as
he is genial, intelligent and indus
trious. Mr.. l. P. Williams, who has
purchased and will run the business,
is we'll and favorably known as good
citizen and a clever, intelligent and
social gentlemen. He has secured the
services OF a first.class white barber,
and guarantees his patrons the best o.
service. We wish him success.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Among the prominent attorneys
attending court this week we noticed
Messrs. T. A. Melville and r. H.
Thompson, Of jackson, a law firm that
has no superior in the State, and
gentlemen universally admired for
their polished elegance and intellectual
refinement. The SENTINEL ackn0wl'
edges the courtesy OF call.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Our rates for repairing bicycles are
80 reasonable, that we must insist on
all repairs being paid for before wheels
are taken from the shop. Can fix
your wheel at moments notice.
KETTLE h BERRY.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

With regret we announce the death
OF little Lennox, the fourteen months
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Baker,
which sad event occurred near Duck
Hill, August !, Of congestion Of the
brain. 'sufler little children to come
unto Me. for Of such 10 the Kingdom o.
Heaven"
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

The postponed game Of baseball
between the Winona ana Water
club, will be played at Water Valley
next Wednesday afternoon, August H.
Train will leave Winona for Water
Valley a. 2.l5 p. m, passing Grenada
about O'clock. Fare from Grenada i,
> cents for the roInd trip. Kirby
will be in the box tor Water Valley,
and the game vii. no douot be i good
one.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Miss Ida Berry, the bright, pretty
and exceedingly accommodating young
lady who has answered the countless
'hello's' at the telephone exchange for
many months past, resigned her posi-
tion on August l, being succeeded hy
Miss Aileen Ransom. The latter is one
of Grenada most intelligent, attrac
tive and Industrious young ladies, and
the patrons OF the telephone company
are thereby assured Of The same prompt
and courteous attention in the future
as in the past
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
Ne Cure-No Pay.

That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TAsrLEss CHILL Tonic for
Malaria, Chills and Fever. 1t is
simply Iron and Quinine In tasteless
form. Children love 1t. Adults prefer
It to bitter, nauseating Tonics. Price
6Oc. Jul. 31.6m.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

There Is A time for everything, and
the tine to attend to cold is when it
stars. Don L wait till you have con-
sumption but prevent it by using one
Minute Cough Cure, the -reat remedy
for coughs. colds. Group. bronchitis and
AL throat and lung troubles. D. o.
Semmes. Grenada. Miss. Jy 81.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

We guarantee the purity of our
drugs and medicines, and save
you money on them as we'll as on
all other lines of stock carried by
druggists. Seeing is believing
so come and see.
d. SEMMEs.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Col. r. H. Golladay, one OF the lead
ing lawyers in the State, and Mr.. Dun
bar Rowland, another promine9t at
torney, both citizens of Coffeeyne, at
tended Circuit Court this week.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Mr,W. \. kincaid is a new candidate
for public patronage, and has card in
this issue Of the SENTINEL announcing
his readiness to serve all those in need
of plumbing. Mr.. kincaid is from
Water Valley, and comes among us
with the highest endorsements as u
moral, energetic and intelligent young
man, as we'll as an experienced and
thoroughly capable plumber. He is
to locate in the Parker building on
Main street, and will carry complete
and up-to-date line of plumbing goods
of all varieties. The SENTINEL takes
pleasure in recommending Mr.. Kincaid
to our citizens and bespeaks for him a
welcome and substantial encourage.
ment.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Mrs. Ella Berry, OF New Orleans
Mrs. L. L. Branum, of Jackson, Tenn,
aud Mr.. G. l. Ragsdale, Of Hazlehurst
are in Grenada to attend the funeral Of
their brother.in-law, Col. w. N. Pass
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Burning, itching skin diseases
instantly relieved by De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve, unequalled for cuts
bruises and burns. 1t heals without
leaving a scar. D. O. Semmes, Gre
NADIA. Miss. Jy 81
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Judge Eugene johnson, Of Senatobia,
had business before the circuit court
in Grenada this week. The numerous
friends OF this talented and clever
gentleman were pleased to greet him.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Makes no difference what you
want--if drug stores handle it,
you'll find it here-and for less
money. SEMMEs.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

We will have on sale next
week about one hundred pieces
Of remnants and waist lengths in
silk. Every one II bargain.
JNO. w. GRIFFIS.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

They don't make much fuss about
it," We are speaking of De Wits
Little Early Risers, the famous little
pills for constipation, biliousness,
and all stomach and liver troubles,
They never gripe. D. o. Semmes,
Grenada, Miss. Jy 81,
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Extreme heat is having severe ef-
feet in many sections Of the country, but
Grenada still maintains her claims as a
summer resort.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

An interesting letter from our cor
respondent in the Forks will appear
next week. That favored section Is
still prospering and producing wonders.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Grenada will miss the Normal, but
we will hardly have time to feel lonely,
for ere long the bright.eyed lassies OF
Grenada Collegiate institute will once
again hold sway al the north end Of
Main street,
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
.,aIIROAD TIME TABLE.
illinois Central Railroad.
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

louisville & Cincinnati, via Gre
|Cbicaso' NADIA and Memphis.
c,ct Mail leaves. .......', ...t.-U n.
No. crhaio. 90 Lin tied leaves...... .4:S P. M.
y. T., sWemphis and Grenada Lo-
No. p' oai passenger leaves 1:6 p. y.
,,s eII local Fr't, from Grenada to
No. l" Memphis leaves ...... .9:oo A. N.
10 chicago via Water Valley.
Northsrn, Exp.sss 1ssxes leaves tss 10 a. a.
NJ 1ass-Iocai Fr't to Water Valley
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
Rom 0"' Memphis and Grenada.
Fast Mail leaves. ..:...... !o:h5 P. M.
No. Nav orleans Limited leaves Hoo A. NJ.
NJ, NJ, ilsgs5-Local Fr., Men, to Gre ..opx
No' NADIA arrives. ....... -. ..'foO T. NJ
,,s south. via Water Waller to Grenada
l'' southern Express arrives 1880 p. n
Ng' an-P,st Express leaves. .lllO A. M
~ -I,Tal Fr't, Water Valley to
= 0""'' A. 9. HURT. Ticket Agent. =
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Court week has presented an excel
lent opportunity for campaign work,
and the two legislative candidates
have taken advantage Of it.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Can't, w. P. Wildberger, of Clarks
do,o was in Grenada last Sunday.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Send here for your groceries
and table supplies, and you may
rely on getting the best for the
least money. JAS. CUFF.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Vim, vigor and victory. These are
the characteristics OF De Wits Little
Early Risers. the famous little pills
for constipation, biliousness and all
stomach ard liver troubles. D. 0.
semmes, Grenada, Miss. Jy 81.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

The unusual spectacle Of large
crowd Of ladies attending court was
witnessed in Grenada last Monday
morning upon the opening Of the circuit
court. The teachers attending the
Summer Normal, ninety-fve per cent
OF whom are ladies, expressed wish
to hear grand jury charged and have
practical demonstration Of how court
is conducted, so the professors in
charge escorted them to court and they
we're interested auditors and spectator $
to ali that took place.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

1t heals everything except a broken
heart, may be said of De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases,
cuts, burns. bruises, letter, eczema and
ali skin troubles may be cured by it
quickly and permanently. D. O..
Semmes. Grenada, Miss Jy 81.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Miss Mamie Newell, of Paris, Tenn,
isthe agreeable and attractive guest
of Mrs. F. r. Lickfold.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07
Masonic Notice

Grenada Lodge No. 81, \. F. and A.
Masons, swill hold a. stated meeting
Monday, August 9th, A. D, 1897, A. L.
jSo7. at 5 p. IN. All Master Masons in
good standing cordially welcomed.
J. W LEE, w. NJ.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Mr., W. w. Cheairs, of Steiner, is
an agreeable Grenada visitor this week.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Several fishing and hunting parties
are enjoying good sport in adjacent
lakes and woods this week.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

We bake fresh every day, and OUT
bread, rolls, cakes, ETC., are very pal.
atable and save deal Of cooking at
home. Telephone for what you want.
No. 80. JAS. CUFF.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

The peoples drug store is the
place you are looking for, D. o.
Semmes, proprietor
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

FOR RENT-Dwelling house on
Main st. with four rooms and kitchen.
Possession given October 1st, 1897,
For particulars apply at this Office.
Aug 7.4k
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

We wish the Normal many happy re-
.,-ns of its session in Grenada.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Mr. 8. L. H. Wright, Jr., a leading
hardware merchant Of Starkville, was
visiting relatives in Grenada this week
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-08-07

Miss Emma Moore, OF Oakland,
Miss. is the guest OF Mr.. Moore
Moore's family.