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Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-06-11

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Srii9e Gier-14e pei Entex6.
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Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-06-11
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Snnnel. -Gefdbride 5eusrpsrfstUrperA Grplufon.-
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Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-06-11
safe.

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e&peberfdie 80e PEI Rfnxh stKsssmdss,
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Is. Stem gorl GbebSarsI lie. ssasfiTrs
f&er 2!tnburssr 1le. Dyt6 l6e.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
CheerfuIness.

Cheerfulness! How sweet in infan-
cy, how lovely in youth, how sanity
in old age! There are a few noble
natures whose very presence carries
sunshine with them wherever they
go; a sunshine means pity for the
poor, sympathy for the suffering,
help for the unfortunate, and bcnig-
nifty toward all. How such a face en-
livens every other face it meets, and
carries into every company ~vivacity
and joy and gladness! But the scowl
and frOwn, begotton in a selfish heart,
and manifesting itself in daily, almost
hourly fr%etfulness, complaining, fault
finding, angry criticisms, spiteful
comments or the motives and actions
OF others, how they thin the cheek,
shrivel the face, Soul and Sadden the
c~ountenance! No joy in the heart,
nobility in the soul, no generosity in
the nature; the whole character as
cold as an iceburg, as hard as an
Alpine rock. as arid as the waste Of
Sahara! Reader which Of these
cotfntenances are you cultivating?
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

more than we can give. We are more
closely watched, more severely criti-
cised than any one else. The world is
ever ready to pull us down. Many for
some slight improperly, which was
thoughtlessly committed, must en-
dure tn. fiery darts of SANDER, which
is by far the most uncomfortable an
guish a human heart ever had to
bear, and SO our character, dearer
than life itself to pure-bearted girls,
mercilessly shattered, often by moth
ers OF daughters, who themselves are
not u equals in moral worth, by the
ones whose God given privilege is.to
help, shield and protect girls.
Mothers, will you not hold out a
helping hand to those who are strug-
CLING on discouraged, in some cases
unappreciated, who sometimes feel
they have 10 friend save Him who
'tempers the wind to the shorn
A kind word, rightly spoken,
will go a long way and be immortal
lied in the memory of the one for
it was intended.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
Another Great Bargain In Railroad Tick.
cts via the Iron Mountain.

On January 2 and Is, February 6
and 20, 1906, the Iron Mountain
Route will sell One-way ~c0loniSt tick
cts to certain points in Missouri, Ar
kansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska,
Wyoming, Eastern Colorado and to all
points in Texas, Indian Territory,
Oklahoma and new Mexico, at one
half of the regular One-way rate plus
100; for example: The rate from
Memphis to Houston, Texas. is SIC. 80.
One-half of this, So. 20, plus $500
equals 1920; this being the rate to
Houston. On the anne days the Iron
Mountain will sell one-way ~coloniSt
tickets to Pueblo. Colorado Springs
and Trinidad, Colorado, at One-half
tn? regular rate, plus 81 90
For maps, time tables and litera-
ture on the Great Southwest, address
G. +. ROUNTREE, TIP. A, or
X H.sD.tW WILSON, A. G.. p. a.,
f20l 40 s.. Main ST., Memphis, Tenn.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
A Model That Would
Surely Make a Hit
q" HAVE here a model said the in
yQnfor IN tho mon.,faa4..o asaRa-

HAVE here a model" said the in
ventor to the manufacturer, "of an
appliance that is sure to have a
large sale il it is put on the market"
"lndeed?" said the manufacturer.
THAT is most interesting. What is
your inventionY
This Is a combination lawn mower
and snow shovel. By simply twisting
this knob to the left the grass cutting
mechanism is turned into q set of
paddles that literally sweep the snow
70 both sides of the path. You see, by
combining both implements in one, to
gether with perfect ease Of operation
n great saving of space and strength
and
I'm sorry" interrupted the manufac-
turer, but it will never go. Don't you
see, by the end Of the summer the aver
age man is SO tired of and angry with
his lawn mower that he halls the snow
shovel with joy, and by the end of the
winter he feels just as bitter toward
the snow shovel and is once more de-
lighted to push the lawn mower. But
II you combine the two then he will
simply have the memory of one ever
before him while he is operating the
other"
Realizing the truth of the statement.
the inventor took up his model and
went out, saying that perhaps he could
twist the thing around and convert it
into a mop holder and dress filter for
women, as they would buy anything
Judge.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
1t Made a Difference.

Robbie's father had a nan drop in to
see him. After they had chatted a few
minutes the guest was offered the only
cigar on the table, so Robbie was sem
upstairs for a fresh box. As the boy
reached the top stair his father was
startled to hear:
(which kind, papa? Do you want
those you smoke yourself or the kind
you give awayY"-Lippincott's Maya
zine.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
INDIAN TERRITORY-Are O u

INDIAN TERRITORY-Are you
thinking of coming southwest? If
so you should by all means visit the
Indian Territory. Remember that
We are just now on the eve Of state
hood and there is no richer spot
upon the face Of the earth than
this; no country that offers as many
inducements to both capital and
labor. If you desire to acquaint
yourself with the new country write
today for the Indian Territory
Business Guide. 1t tells you about
every town in the Indian Territory;
just what they have and what they
need. 1t tells all about the wonder
fully cheap lands and just how they
can be secured. 200 pages Of solid
information. The book will be
mailed to any address upon receipt
of one dollar.
Western Publishing Company.
3-16-06. Poteau, /. T.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
Strategy Failed.

Little Mary went shopping with her
mother. She had a great desire for a
sash, but her mother decided her ex-
penditures should be confined to more
important things and endeavored to di-
vert the child's attention by recalling
that a great man had said as he walked
the streets and looked into the shop
windows, How many things there are
/ do not want"
But" protested the little girl, "a
man don't want a sash."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
Your Home Paper.

An American statesman once said:
Every year every local paper gives
from 500 TO 5000 free lines for the
benefit of the community in which it
is located. No other agency car or
will do this. The editor, in proper
ton to his means, does more for his
town, than any other man. He ought
to be supported, not because you hap
pen to like him or admire his writ
ing, but because a local paper is the
best investment a community can
make. 1t may not be crowded with
great thought, but financially it is OF
more benefit than both teacher and
preacher. Today editors do more for
less than any other people on earth.
Patronize your home paper, not as a
charity, but as an Investment"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

SALE-I have 900 lots left in
Mt. Arlington Subdivision through
which runs the East End Car Line.
Strictly white settlement. desire
to sell as a whole. or by blocks. Lo-
cality very desirable. Extra induce
mentS to investors. Also have new
houses, splendidly built, and best
material that l will sell on easy
terms, at prices 10 per cent tn 20
per cent below the market. Write
me, or call for particulars at IS
Madison St., Memphis. Frank
Trimble, owner, Frank Trimble s.
Co., IS Madison ST., Memphis,
Tenn. 2-1O
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
A Gentle Reminder.

Some of his ancestors were highly
distinguished" said the impressionable
heireSs.
YES" answered Miss Cayenne: "but,
owing to circumstances oyer which you
have no control. it is not one of his an
cestors whom you have the opportunity
to marry."-Washington Star.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
WRITTEN BY. A MoTHERLEss GIRL.

w AAN \
Many times a girl could be saved un-
tolu.sutfering, sometimes life itself, if
some good Christian woman, with her
best interest at heart, would but give
her the advice she SO much needs.
We do not accuse you mothers of not
feeling a warm sympathy for u.s., or of
intentional neglect, but IL you keep it
hid away in your hearts, how can il
benefit us? We want your sympa-
thy and love. We know you have
your own homes and daughters, your
own troubles, your own life to live,
but could you not sometimes spare a
few Of your precious moments to the
motherless girls at your door, who
crave your sympathy and love? It
will surely be bread cast upon the
waters" and an added star to your
d:adem. You may think from her
surroundings and outward appearance
she would not appreciate your inter-
est. Try anyway. Learn some
thing of her inner life. Outward APP
pearances do not always bespeak in
ward happiness.
The heart yearning for mother love
is never satisfied. Do not think
there are any more deserving of pity,
for try as we will the world is hard on
rs. Much is expected Of us, often
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

Prescription For q Love Poem.
Take of pleasing words @. s.,
Mix and shape them well:
And a grain Of tenderness:
S~pirits-just a smell.
Triturate with this one theme
Have 1t fresh and W.
Add Of sentiment the cream;
Warm 1t through and through.
Now put In q dram Of bliss:
Sweeten to the taste:
Add q s0upcon Of a kiss:
Don't q scruple waste.
When the compound Is prepared
Ft-of verses-four;
Lakeland the heart. ensnared,
Soon will ask for more.
w. Sheldon in New York Times
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
Didn't Look Like Play.

whats happened, my boy? Your
face is all scratched" said the father.
- "Oh, I've just been playing with that
little boy next door," replied the son.
with his hand to his face.
"Well, the little boy next door evil
IDENTIFY wasn't playing with your
Yonkers Statesman.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

One would think the Laxative idea
in a cough syrup should have been ad-
vanced long before lit was. 1t seems
the only rational remedy for coughs
and colds would be to move the bowels
and clean the mucous membranes OF
the throat and lungs at the same time.
Kennedy'S Laxatixe Honey and Tar
does this. 1t is the Original Laxa-
tive Cough Syrup, the best known
remedy for coughs. colds, Group,
whoOping cough, etc. Tastes good
and harmless. Sold by Hughes Drug
Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

II you are troubled with Piles and
can't find a cure, try Witch Hazel
Salve, but be sure you get that made
by #. G. Dewitt s. Co.. Chicago. 1t
is the original. If you have used
Witch Hazel Salve without being re-
lieved it is probable that you got hold
OF n OF the many worthless coun-
terfeits that are sold on the reputa-
tiOn of the genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye. At Hughes Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

February 27. one
bay mare about fifteen hands high,
white forehead and white hind feet
and legs, with long buShy tail.
. Any Information concerning same
will be appreciated, and damages
paid by Ii. j. Ray, Grenada, Miss.
Z 3-3-06.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

WANTED:-District Managers to
post signs, advertise and distribute
samples. Salary S18. 90 weekly, 20.
per day for expenses State age
and present employment. Ideal
Shear Co., 80 Randolph ST., Chica-
20.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

Speaks to Lots Of Them.
Bill-Who was that l saw you with
yesterday?
Jill-Oh, that's Miss Ringer. She's
on speaking terms with a lot of the
best people in town.
Bill-Really?
Jill-Yes, she's a 'hello girl" in the
telephone Office.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

Dom It frOwn-look pleasant. If you
are suffering from indigestion or sour
stomach, take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Hon. Jake Moore, Of Atlanta, Ca,
says: Il suffered more than twenty
years with Indigestion. A friend re-
commended Kodol. 1t relieved me in
q day and / now enjoy better health
than for many years" Kodol digests
what you eat, relieves soul stomach,
gas on stomach, belching, etc. Sold
by Hughes Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

SALE.-SiXty-nine acres of
land located between Grenada and
the Aver & Lord Tie Plant on the
Illinois Central Railroad and easily
accessible to both places! Will sell
in five and ten acre blocks at rea-
Sonable prices. Apply to l. NJ. Ste
vens or w. M. Mitchell, Grenada,
Miss. I-25-O5.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
STRAYED OR STOLEN-From nv

OR STOLEN-From nv
plantation ten miles southwest of
Grenada, Miss. one SOrrel mare sew
en- years old, with blaze in face. flax
name and tail and white hind foot,
and is fifteen and one-half hands
high. One gray horse seven years
old, and one black horse mule about
eigl.U years old. Any information
leading to the recovery of these an
imals will be suitably rewarded. J..
j.. Jackson. Communicate with
Max Ginsburger, Grenada, Miss.
Mol. I
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

WANTED:-Men in each state to
travel, post signs, advertise and
leave samples of u goods. Salary
$500 per month. $500 per day
for expenses. Kulhman Co.. Dept.
S, Atlas RlOck, Chicago. /
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
A Clever

A Clever Genius.
Patience-Do you really think Daub-
er is a genius?
Patrice-Indeed / do!
P~atience-You evidently eve saw
any of his paintings.
Patrice-Oh, yes, l did, and that is
why l think he is a genius. He sells
some of them.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

WANTED-B Chicago wholesale
and mail order house. assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary $40 and expenses paid weekly;
expense money advanced. Work
pleasant: position permanent. No
investment or experience required.
SCARE time valuable. Write at
once for full particulars and enclose
Self-addressed envelope. Superin-
tendent, 1872 Lake ST., Chicago, III.
3-17. o. lot.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
Still the Biggest.

The Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF New York still leads every other
Life Insurance Company in the world.
II you want the best for the least
money call on or consult.
O. F. LAWRENCE. Special Agent.
Grenada, Miss.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

NOTlCE-Talbert Stevens with NJ,
E. Wainwright, advertising novel;
ties and property in both Jackson,
Miss, and Memphis, Tenn. P. o.
Box 252. .2-l7-O6-l2t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

FOR SALE:-60O bales OF f~irSt-class
Bermuda and LeSpedeza hay.
Phone No. 142. w. M. Mitchell.
~1-27-O6-tf.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

HAY TOR SALE-1OO Tons of Ber-
muda and Lespedeza Hay for sale at
$1,000 per ton. A. Brewer, ! mile
south IF Grenada. 12-23-tf.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

MONEY TO LOAN-On improved
iarm lands; liberal terms, low rate OF
interest. w. S. p. Doty, Attorney,
Grenada, Miss. 9-30-26t
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

WANTED HOUSE HELP-Will give
a home to a good white girl or white
woman and pay good wages. APP
ply at The Sentinel office. 12-30Itf
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

You can get small pictures by call
ing on the photographer upstairs over
CUT & Sons store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

FOR SALE-T w O horses and one
buggy. Both horses work anywhere;
cheap for cash. Mrs. G. A Walters.
3.3-O6-tf.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

WANTED-Good mich cOw at once.
Price must be reasonable. Call at
VIM. G.. McLean'S office, m-10-2t
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
Careless Man!

Careless Man!
Eyes; he's engaged to Miss Elderly"
"How did it happen?"
"He remarked that he would rather
have love than riches, and she got a
strange hold on him before he could
side step."-Houston Post.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

FOR RENT-Three nice rooms con
veniently located. Apply to Mrs.
j. II. Smith. 3.3-06-4t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

FOR RENT-Four room cottage con-
veniently located. John S. King.
mch-l0-tf
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

EGGS FOR SALES. G. Brown Leg
horn; $l.25 for Is. J. w. Lowry,
Grenada, Miss. mch- loft
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

FOR SALE-ArtichokeS at / 90 per
bushel. G. w. Sledge. Duck Hill,
Miss. 1906.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17
Wants

FOR RENT-Rooms for light house.
keeping. Mrs. M. j. Wheat. 2-24
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-03-17

If solid happiness we prize,
Within our breast his jewel lies;
And they are fools who roam:
The world has nothing to bestow;
From our own selves our joys must flow.
And that dear %place-our home.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-12-14
LOVED NEW ZEALAND PREMIER
The Native Maoris Held Weird Fune.
raj Ceremonies.

B. o. Flower, of the Arena, writes
as follows of the universal esteem in
which the late Premier Seddons of
New Zealand, was held by the Mao
ris, the native New Zealanders:
The Maoris had learned to love the
great premier and to look upon him
as a father, and when the news
spread from north to south through
out the native settlements, that the
great chief had suddenly fallen in
death, great and genuine was the sor-
row of his primitive people.
Their chiefs and leading represen-
tatives begged the privilege of hold
ing a funeral service over the dead at
Wellington, similar to that which for
generations they had held over the
dead bodies of their greatest warriors
and chieftains. Their request was
granted, and a time was appointed
for the Maoris to lament after their
custom.
Between 900 and 400 of the lead
ing men and women of the various
tribes in the north and south islands
assembled, fully so of whom were
prominent women among the Maoris
The obsequies conducted in the
capitol at Wellington were thrilling
ly weird. Never before had such
funeral honors been accorded g
Christian statesman. So strange and
memorable was this ceremony thai
came from the heart Of wonderful
primitive people, so redolent of the
wild, free, aboriginal life, and so high
ly poetic were many of the utter
ances, that we are tempted to quote
somewhat at length from the chief
tain's laments and the chants of thu
Maoris which at times remind on
strongly of the poems of Ossian ant
make it easy to understand how tn
| gifted author of that unique creation
imposed upon the literary world.
The morning of the funeral of tn
premier was dark, stormy and for
bidding. The lowering and overcas
skies and the moaning winds appeale
to the vivid imagination of the native
as strangely fitting.