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The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

At his home about three miles east
Of Grenada, on Sunday night, Feb. IA,
1897, Mr.. W. X. Gibbs breathed his
last, on bed surrounded by relatives
and friends who had ministered to his
wants during the period Of his severe
illness with pneumonia. He had lived
his three-score years and almost ten,
being in his sixty-seventh year, and II
he had any enemies on this sarth they
were unknown to him, as he tried I'd
live fair and honorably by all mankind.
Mr.. Gibbs was gallant and faithful
Confederate soldier, and has braved
the greatest dangers and hardships ID
behalf Of the cause 90 dear TO the
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20
Mr.. Lewis ESglestOn.

The gentleman named above died at
his home near Torrance, on Monday,
February Is, 1897, aged about thirty
years. Mr.. Eggleston's death was a
painful surprise to his legion Of friends,
as he was man apparently OF hardy
constitution and in fine health. He
lived in Grenada from the time OF his
birth up to few years ago, when he
took up his residence at Torrance,
where he has since resided and pros
pered. He was unmarried, but leaves
a widowed mother to sorrow for him.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

The old and tried Peabody Hotel o
Memphis, Tenn, is constantly being
improved, looking to the comfort and
convenience Of its guests. They have
recently thrown open to the public one
of the finest cafes in the South, and
the only strictly first-class ladies' cafe
In Memphis. The hotel is now run on
the European and American plan, ard
you can get comfortable room for 81
per day. All meals served in the
regular dining room have been reduced
to SOC each. ~
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

Judging from the tenor of the press
of Mississippi, says the Memphis
Commercial Appeals Mississippi news,
there seems but little doubt that the
farmers and planters OF the State are
preparing to largely increase the cotton
acreage as compared with last year.
Numerous papers have given evidence
along this line, and now comes the
WooGville Republican, published in
Wilkinson county in the southern por-
tion of the State, with like Impressions,
1.-THE Indications" it says, point to
an increase in cotton acreage this
year. This is notice to the planter or
farmer who wishes to prosper to in
crease his stocks OF hogs and cattle and
his acreage in corn, peas and potatoes. -"
If the latter advice Of the Republican,
which is good and.wholesome, is OBJ
served, it is safe to say there will be no
increase in the cotton acreage. An
increase in cotton acreage. invariably
means corresponding decrease in all
other kinds Of crops, unless it is
assumed that the farmer has not
previously done his duty by cultivating
all the land he could with proper effort
have cultivated.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

Our people have always been liberia
towards railroads, but for their owl
dirt roads, those which they tr~se
both BY day and BY night all the time
they do not give sutIiclent considera
lion. II the merchants Of the t0wI
could estimate the Losses occasioned b,
dull business directly tracesble TO bai
roads, and II the people Of the country
knew how much they lost every year
from the same cause, there is not u sen
sible man who would not be willing II
remedy the evil at any reasonable cost
In the case Of the farmers the damage
done to the wagons and carts on which
they transfer their crops and produce
to market is large item Of expense.
A new wagon or buggy soon becomes
rickety and rusty, the cost Of repairs
ic few years almost equalling its
original value. Another considerat tiou
is the inroads made upon the strength
and life OF livestock. How many mules
and horses in this country owe their
premature old age, many with ir-
juries and sores, brought on by hauling
over almost impossible roads. Also look
at the time lost in transportation oser
bad roads; time being money, ttis is no
small consideration. Then again,
team on good roads could haul at least
third heavier load to any given point,
and this OF itself would be Of vast ben
eft and profit.
Putting these facts together, aud
many others we could cite, it would as
tound any man who has never given
the subject much thought to put in fig
ures. if an estimate could be obtained,
the annual losses to our people by not
having better roads. We think the
matter OF good country roads of para
mount Importance, and it is time our
people were beginning to consider it
seriously. We are afraid the idea OF
any marked improvement under the
present system OF working the roads is
\ forlorn hope, judging from the coz
1ition OF !. county road We recently
over. and from reports of 9th
srs equally as bad. The idea Of levy
ng direct tax for road purposes would
1ot be likely to meet with general APP
oroyal, though there are many citizens
If the county who are willing to be
axed for that purpose if necessary.
However, the fact remains that our
'oats are sadly in Iced of improve
nent. that under the present road laws
,t Mississippi the work will never be
thoroughly accomplished, and dif-
crent plan Or method is absolutely i'm
serativo. How can the work best be
lone? The question is an open one, and
should have our best thought.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

We notice that several of our
exchanges are agitating the good roads
question. lin our opinion the matter Of
goods roads Is Of vital interest to every
community. The SENTINEL has dis
coursed from that text on many
occasions, and 1t will bring forth fruit
after awhile. ..e
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

hearts of all true Southerners. He
has also been quiet, law-abiding cit
izen, and has shirked no duty which
he was ever called upon to perform.
He has lived in Grenada county all his
life, WAS universally known, and re-
spected by all.
The earthly remains Of Mr.. Gibbs
were inferred at Spring Hill, near
Grenada, Tuesday, February l6, being
followed to their last resting place by
q large number of friends.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

| Last week the SENTINEL ANNOUNCED
1 the severe illness Of Mrs. ElmA Aius
Chears, and it becomes our cad dut,
this week to chronicle her death,
1 which occurred ut her home In Steiner
Miss, Friday night, February y, 1897.
When the sorrowful intelligence was
lashed BY telegraph 10 Grenada i,
caused universal gloom to overshadow
y large circle Of friends vho had loved
this lovely young woman, and The griei
Of one and Ill WAS sincere and deep.
1t was not quite one year ago th0t the
bereavsd young man whose name she
bears, Mr.. w. w. Chears, led her a
beautiful, happy bride. to his homo, and
surrounded her with wealth Of affec.
tion that makes this eternal parting
so hard TO bear. But his love could
not have been bestowed on one more
worthy, for Miss Elma KIM. was rs
pure and lovely in character as she
was fair in person, and it can b truly
said that none knew her but to love
her. A consistent and devoted menu
ber OF the Baptist church, q christian
in thought, word and deed, tits u bless
ed and comforting feeling to the grief.
stricken husband, father, sisters,
brothers, and other relatives to know
that her spotless soul is with her God,
where she awaits their coming to
reunion that means eternal bliss.
The remains of Mrs. Chears arrived
in Grenada Sunday morning, and In the
afternoon sorrowful procession
accompanied them to their last resting
place at the old family burying ground
at Providence, Rev. r. W. Merrill,
pastor Of the First Baptist Church,
performing the solemn obsequies.
Our sympathies are with those who
are bereaved. May they find a balm
or their bleeding hearts in the
that their beloved one is
,ot dead, but "asleep in Jesus"
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

Everybody in the State OF Mississippi
looks 70" the present year to be one Of
unusual prosperity for all, says the es-
teemcd Natchez Democrat. May they
not be disappointed is oar most earnest
and sincere wish.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

A shooting atfray in Meridian last
week, In which one man was killed and
MS slayer imprisoned, is directly trace
aoie, 1t Is said, to the promscuious sale
~ot blind tiger whiskey in that city.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

When Corbett and Fitzsimmons meet
at Carson, Nevada, on the l1th OF
March. it is devoutly hoped BY long
suffering r4blc that the fight With
gloves vii, not last as long rs has the
ticlt wNE .bNlr mouths,
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

Monday, February y, is a. usual, the
anniversary Of the birth Of the immor-
tai George Washington, and is q gov.
ernment holiday throughout the land .
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

The annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge OF Masons at Biloxi last week
was memorable and highly pleasant
occasion. A large membership vas
present.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

We stop the press to announce that
another crack, one inch wide and five
feet long, has been discovered in the
capitol building at Jackson.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

Rhyming suggestions to poets:-
Grover-soon over-no more clover
Cleve - Steve - leave - grieve (nit)-
heave-relieve-etc etc.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

The Mysterious Thirteen a social
organization of Memphis, have plans
perfected for Mardi Gras procession
in that city on March 2, 1t promises
to be an interesting affair.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

Howard Gould has recently presented
his sweetheart with fan for which he
is reported to have paid 100000. This
will no doubt stir up breeze.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

Senator j. z. George has returned
from Washington to his home in Car
rollton. and we are very happy to say
is still on the mend.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

On the 4th Of March Congress Will
pass one Of the wisest measures OF the
present session. resolution to adjourn
sine die.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

Since the policemen Of jackson have
been required by city ordinance to
black their shoes, the next improve
ment the citizens Of the capital city are
ramorlng for is an ordinance to keep
cows and livestock from walking about
on the streets interfering with busi-
ness.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

There is no time like the present to
subscribe for the Grenada SENTINEL.
Only one dollar year.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

The New Orleans Daily States, OF
February "A, says: The transporta-
tion men Of the city feel much tlattered
at the recognition they received by
the Grand Commanlery Of knights
TempIars during the week. Gen.
Agent Robert Strong was elected
Grand Commander, Superintendent c.
A. Pardue wa, elected Grand Captain
General. Such compliments from such
a body OF men are to be appreciated. ="
The States might have added that the
Commandery also complimented itself
men, for they are not only knights.
but princes among men.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

1t is gratifying, says an Illinois eX-
change. to learn from Republican
sources that the tariff that will be
proposed at the coming extra session
will be conservative. and will not in
single Instance favor trusts or monop-
lies. But the wise man will not take
all this for gospel. We have all heard
such statements made before. The
inevitable effect OF protection is to
build up lrusts and monopolies.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

From the tone and tenor OF the State
press of the past few weeks the conclu-
son is drawn that no matter how near
or how far are the elections for State
officers there will be no lack OF suitable
ahinber,
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20
HE sENTTNEI.,
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY %, 1897.
GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI.

jackson, Miss, business men are
planning for State fair in that city
the coming fall.
The Grenada sentinel., 1897-02-20

At a specia! election held recently in
Grenada the proposition for water
works system was voted by a large
majority. No better evidence OF the
prosperity OF town can be had' ~-'
kosciusko Star.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23

Thr l0aI lrndR RefIPr

Coal shipments from the South Fork dis
trict. including DunlO and Ehrenteld. con-
tinue to be good. Seventy five cars "a day
are brought down the Dunlo branch and
from the Scott mine, at EhrenfeId 40 cars
a day are being loaded. The four
South Fork mines are mining steady
Since Monday the South Fork colliery
which has been idle for six weeks, has
been sending out about % cars day.
Work at all the shipping points in the
mountain and Cambria districts is report
ed To be better. More coal is being shipped
from the northern sections and the u Oubl9
between the operators and miners seems
10 be at an end in most instances. Judg-
ing from the amount of coal right that is
being purchased in this section OF the
country by large operators the coal in
dustry in Cambria county is going to be
greater than ever, Notwithstanding the
many stories circulated TO the effect that
Pennsylvania bituminous coal is being
Supplanted in the eastern market by the
product of the Cumberland valley and
Virginia regions. Within the past two
months many thousands of acres have been
secured ia Adams, Croyie, Summerhill
and Washington townships.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23
Marriage g Licenses.

Tue following marriage licenses were is
sued by the Clerk of the Orphans Court
for the week ending Thursday, April ~.
1Sy7:
Johr Edmons and Jennie Hileman.
Johnstown.
Guy o. Lougstreth and Sue A Shriner.
Johustown
Edward Morris. Dunlo, and Kate Hoe
mel funXsutawney, Pa.
John Emmil. Jr. and Louisa G.. PfeeI.
JOhnStown.
;, Albert Dietrich and Mary Ellen Me-
hugh, Hastings.
William II. Sutton ana Margaret f.
Storm, CresSon
= james f. Hoover and Mable NJ. Meyer,
CreSSon township
George Kovaly and Annie PalIko. Johns
town.
Daniel }. Cummings. St. Boniface, and
Dolly Boring, Van Ormer.
:. Franz Fitz. Johnstnwn. and Mary Krist.
East Taylor township.
Jacob astley and Caroline +. NJ Trout.
Susquehanna township.
Patrick McGough, Portage and Mary
Beck, Ehrenfed
Frank Hornauer and Annie May NAL
horn, GallitZin.
William Blechcr and Alice Kesler,
JohnStown.
Charles B. Salkeld and Victoria v.
Jones, South Fork
Franz Russ and Julia Hartenberger,
Johnstown.
Lewis NJ. Little, Loretto, and Ellen Ho-
bart, Clearfield township.
Samuel Arthur, Johnstown, and Mrs.
Belle w. Griffith. Jeanner tow nship,
Somerset county, Pa.
Harvey L. Coons, Allegrippus, Blair
county, Pa, Carrie &. Raymond, Gallitzin.
Robert Holt and Sarah Oversby, Dunlo
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23
Communication.

CarrolltOwn, Pa, April 21. 1897.
ED. FREEMAN:-The celebration of
Easter in ST. Benedict's church at this
place was grand and impressive and calcu
lated to raise the minds'o all who attend
ed to the serious consideration of the glory
OF the great feast cOmmemorated on Easter
Sunday. But we write more particularly
to note the manner IN which these services
were enhanced by the choir of school
children, male and female made up of the
greater number of children of the paro
chial schools of Carroltown. Their rem
dition of the various hymns sang, gave
evidence of the careful and intelligent
training of the good sisters who had charge
of the parOch!al schools, and the remarks
and comments of all who attended gave
manner in which the school children ac-
quilted themselves, and of the high ap-
probation by the public.
1t will be but a few days until the paro-
chial SchOols-which embrace about two
thirds of the children of the town-will
close their terms, and il is but proper here
to commend the careful. wise and effective
management of these schools under the
thoughtful and eff fcient charge of the
Sisters of st. Benedict and for their zeal
Gus and painstaking efforts. resulting as it
has, in the marked progress and success
of the pupils.
Farmers busy plowing and roads fast
becoming paSSabe are indications that
spring is here-we hope to stay its allotted
Gays. More anon. E.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23
A Fatal ENnIOstOn.

A fatal explosion of dynamite occurred
Friday afternoon about 4:30 at Franklin
Forge stone quarries of the Pittsburg
Limestone Company. limited, in Blair
county.
James Leonard and Joseph Patterson,
OF Claysburg. and a ten-yeai old son of
Wilson Carbury, of Saxton, were loading a
block hole. Nearby stood a can contain
ing powder and dynamite. L; is claimed
that Patterson lit his pipe and threw the
match carelessly away. terrific ex
plosion occurred. The Carbury boy was
so badly injured that he died last night
Leonard was seriously injured and is now
patient at the Altoona hospital Pat
terson also was badly hurt. DIR. d. /.
Heatherman rendered medical assistance
as soon as he could reach the scene
Young Carbury, who was killed, was
spending a week with his father, who is
employed at the quarry, and lent Yolun
tary hand to the work. His body vas re-
moved to Saxton this morning. The
quarry is operated by John HOgmire.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23
lilly Clipnfnxa.

Many of our citizens who had formed the
acquaintance of Mr.. James Parrish were
sincerely sorry to hear of his death, whic h
| came like flash. We trust earth's loss is
heavens eternal gain.
Many of our young ladies have retired
the sewing machine and butter bowl and
have hinged their future destinies on the
road trackers
Our people have got a move on. You
would laugh to see :he good housewife
with club in hand to beat John if Jack
don't beat the carpet up to the regulation
style.
The cold snap did US a deal of good by
drying up the mud.
We met Judge Bell aud Lieutenant Dive
ly, of Blair county. "Wednesday on their
way to Cambria's temple of Justice TO
give legal exhibition in Judge Barkers
court.
The coal trade thus far this week has
been very dull with little hope of improve
ment. The domestic or home consumption
Will drop sixty per cent during the next
i've months of scorching days and chilly
nights.
The home and surroundings of ESQ.
Leahy are undergoing improvements of a
substantial character.
We are pleased to note that in the face
OF hard times our people are all happy and
hopeful.
The public school term will close the last
of this month
Herman Council, the obliging and gem
tlemanly agent at this place. reports
slight Increase in business. And by the
way, Herman leads the white ribbon cru
SADIE and there are others on his staff
Our people generally are cleaning up, the
alleys lanes and courts in and about town.
Half of our town has no regulation
standard or system of pavements or walks
and the other half have none at all We
certainly have had a town of class legisla-
tion. In the past ten years one half the
people were farming the other half and
feeding them on mixed candy.
We trust with your next issue the fnan-
cial statement will be laid before the pub
lie for perSual and comment.
The merry humming of the plough boy
can be heard on our hillsides especially
when a large boulder or root is struck
We trust by the time we transmit you
the next mail pouch the robbins will come
and nest again.
The commercial trade is certainly i'm
Il
the pioneer salesman, on the Pittsburg di-
vision since 1868 and is still hale In the
race.
DIR. McGarvy was a visitor to town to-
day; he is always in for swapping, curing
or treating all the ills that horses are heirs
to. Call again Doctor and take morning
off.
Our friend John HALEY is John Brown
man all through the race for sheriff No
stall, no compromise; Brown first, last
and all the time,
A. l.. Etmier, the jovial ShOeman, is in
our midst and is second To none but
Casey oD the route 3s years
General Grants birthday occurred on
the 10Th of April. 1s22, and there were a
number of great men born in the same
yaer.
On THE WING.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23
Reduced Rates 10 New York.

For the great dedication of the Grant
Monumental Tomb, April -, the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad company will sell excur-
sion tickets to New York to the genera,
public from all points on its line, exclusive
of Pittsburg and Erie proper, on A pril 26,
and from Altoona and Williamsport and
intermediate points, and stations on other
divisions within one hundred and fifty
miles of New York, on A pril 26. and for
trains reaching New York before l. 10
noon on April p, at rate of single fare for
the round "trip (no less rate than 81 .O0)
good to retnrn until May 4, inclusive All
tickets via Philadelphia are good to stop
off in that city within the limit. Tickets
for military and other organizations in
uniform, numbering twenty-five or more,
travelling in a body on one ticket, will be
sold on same dates, from points not less
than twenty-five miles from New York.
at a further reduction. For specific rates
apply TO ticket agents.
The parade on this occasion will be the
grandest military demonstration since the
war. Thousands of veterans, United
States regulars, and state militiamen will
be in line.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23
Voting by ..Slickers, IIIegaI

On Monday a decision of general inter
al was handed down by the supreme
court in the contested election case
of Martin j. Lawler ct al, appealed from
the quarter sessions of Schuylkill county.
1t appeared that voters had placed upon
official ballots stickerS designating an Of
flee and the names of the appellants, and
they were returned elected. This return
was held TO be erroneous by the court be-
low, and the election void. In sustaining
the lower court Chief Justice Sterrett said:
There is no authority in the election law
or elsewhere, for thus voting for a person
to Till an office, the name or title of which
is not designated OF the official ballot pre-
pared for the use of voters. 1t is the duty
of those specially charged with the prepa-
ration and distribution of the official bal
lots TO see that the name or title of every
office be filed a. the forthcoming election
is distinctly designated as the election law
specifically requires. The prescribed
mode of voting for persons whose names
ing their. names in the blank spaces pre-
pared therefor in the right hand column
on the official ballot. 1t is the name only
that is to be thus inserted, not the title of
the office to be filled. The latter is al
ready printed there and constitutes part
of the ballot prepared for the use of vo-
IerS''
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23
Obituary.

PARRISH.-Died at his home in Mum
ster township, on Sunday. April 18th, 1897,
from IA complication of diseases. MIR. James
A. Parrish in the fOrtieth year of his age.
The deceased was highly esteemed cit
izen. a kind husband and father and re-
spected by all who knew him and the en-
tire community sympathize with the grief
stricken family and friends iu their be-
reayement He leayeS to mourn his loss
newly welded wife and four small child
rem namely, Rosetta. Annie, Joseph and
Albert His first wife and one son, Paul
mus. having preceded him to the grave.
He is also survived by his aged mother,
one brother Bernard, of Loretto, and three
sisters, Mrs Kaylor, of Loretto; Mrs.
Williams. of Lilly and Mrs. Joseph Brown,
of Ebensburg. His remains were followed
from his late home Ia Ebensburg, on Tues
day morning by large number OF friends
aod ueighb bors and after High Mass OF
reouiem we're laid TO rest in the Catholic
cemetery, of which church he had always
been devoted member. May he rest In
peace,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-23

A dispatch from Santa Fe., N. M, says:
Francisco Navarro, pupil in the United
States Indian school, was fatally shot un-
der peculiar circumstances. While play
ing on the college campus the boy sudden
ly clapped his hand over his heart and
startled his plaYmates with cry of pain,
repeatedly eXclaiming: ut is right here :"
The boys tore open his clothing and found
that Re had been shot with rifle ball.
No report of gun was heard. and the ball
had come downward from some unknown
source. Later it developed that Deputy
Sheriff Alexandria Allen and ex- Repre-
sentative j. E. Lacome Were shooting rab-
bits down the valley, fully two miles dis
tant. and that a stray ball from Aliens
Winchester rifle had, after travelling the
distance. passed over the three-story
school building and in its fall struck the
boy