The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-01-19
A Visit to Neshoba.

The editor OF this department. iouio
himself at Philadelphia, Neshoba county
on the sth and 9th inst. He left Jack
son the afternoon of the 9TH, and after
a good nights rest at Newton, the party
harnessed up for Philadelphia, a distance
of t~hirty-ive miles, passing Decatur, the
county seat, ten miles, and Union, TWEEN
ty miles from Newton. A drive Of eight
hours carried us to Philadelphia. The
visit of Bishop Galloway had been an,
nounced, and the courthouse was packed
on Tuesday night, when the bishop edi
fed and delighted the fine congregation
that came out to hear him. He preached
from two passages of Scripture: With
out me can do nothing" Il can do all
things through Christ, which strengthen
ed me-" He was assisted in the service
by Rev. w. II. Sanders and Rev. Norman
Guice, who were recently assigned by
conference to this field. Mr.. Guice is a
graduate of Millsaps, and is a young man
of bright promise in the sacred calling
he has chosen. The bishop lectured on
Thursday night on Observations of al
Optimist in the Orient"
On Wednesday morning there was Q
great gathering of citizens of the county
to heal the proposed new railroad dis
cussed-the jackson, Columbus &
Northeastern. The large court room was
filed to overlooking at IL o'clock, when
the speaking commenced. Chancellor
Byrd, whose home is in Philadelphia, in
troduced the speakers, j. L. Power, Engi.
neer McCloy, Edgar Wilson and Bishop
Galloway. After two hours it was ascer.
tanned that rights of way are assured
through the county, several thousand
acres of land donated on condition that
the road enters the county, and is built
within three years. There were also
liberal subscriptions in the way of tim.
Der. Mr.. McCloy has surveyed three feas
ible routes, and the selection will be de,
termined by the substantial help given in
rights of way, donations of land and
money. Winston, Kemper and Noxubet
counties are being ~canvassed, and o.
I course Lowndes, Kinds and Rankin viii
do their duty.
r The gentlemen named proceeded from
: Philadelphia to Edinburg, Carthage ant
Walnut Grove, in Leake county, and will
I make other appointments later. The,
e found much enthusiasm everywhere. Farm
n ers in the neighborhood of Philadelphia
trade at Meridian, from 40 to So miles
a and also at Newton, 35 miles, and thos
at Carthage and Walnut Grove 60 t
Canton, Kosciusko and Forest. They ar
e anxious to get nearer the railroads, an
# thus save time and money, wear and tea
n of teams, wagons, etc. They have bee
helping others so long they now want
l. help Themselves.
On Friday morning, the 4th inst, tn
% people of Jackson were startled by tn
~ --o,nD,ao that NJ L " Cauftar ha
?. shot and killed himself during the nigh
e He has been Jackson's leading photos
o rapher and jeweler for many years; wa
very successful in business, and had a
'e %cumulated considerable means. The ira,
d edy occurred on the first anniversary
4 the death of his wife, whom he idolize,
Mr.. Seutter was a native Of Germany ar
"a was 70 years of age. He came to Anne
n lea in his twentieth year, and was
"a resident of Jackson for thirty-six year
n. DIR. Walter L. KERN died at his hon
10 in Lexington on Saturday night, 9Th ins
10 He was prominent n influential
20 State affairs for more than two SEQ
Of wears; a member of the Secession Co
al v~ention of 1861, and of the Constitution
ut al Convention of 1900. He served in Il
is Legislature several sessions, and alwa,
s. on the most important committees. /
was a gentleman of the old school, who
IS life was fruitful Of good works, and who
as memory will be cherished by all who car
g. in touch with him.
-
DIR. J. T. Watts died at Newton
n Saturday, January 5, in his sevent
fourth year. He was the agent of ra
ng road and express companies from Is,
IN and of the express company till the til
ng of his death. He was Newton's fol
To most and hest beloved citizen.