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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28

was on the lookout agin that trick,
but this time he swooped right down
in front of the kitchen door an laid a
Dustin big shad on the door step, as
p'lite as you please. / didn't dast nre
at him there for fear O. hittin' mother.
OF course she hollered an l run up
to the house as tight s I could go an
while I was doin' that Mr.. Hawk flies
over to the chicken yard, an helps his
self to his dinner. That night after
we'd eat the shad for supper mother
remarked that it was sort OF I'M
pressin' itself upon her mind that
that there bird wanted to do the
square thing by u.s. an was tryin' to
pay for the chickens he took in 1sh,
an bein' as I was thinkin' very much
the same thing myself / didn't see no
cause to dispute it, an we decided not
to shoot him the next time he came
round. but jest to lie low an see.
Well, sir, sure enough, the next week,
near shutdown Thursday night, we
heard a peckin' at the door an on
openin' it there on the sill We found
lest about the slickest lookin' Spanish
mack'rel y ever sot your two eyes on.
He was a perfect beauty an so fresh
that he was still drippin' water an
loppin' his tail, shown that he'd
only lest been caught. I'd hardly
picked him up from the doorstep
when a terrific squakin' down in the
chicken yard showed that Mr.. Hawk
was goin' keerfully over my poultry
stock like a first-class housekeeper
doin' her marketin', an bimeby we
see him flynn off through the air
with another pullet in his claws.
ut went that way all summer long.
Every time he took a bird he brought
a fish, an when the season was over,
an mother IN me come to figger 1t
out. 1t wasn't ten cents n way or tn
other whether him or us had the best
q, tn bargain. AS l remembered 1t,
he'd took 50, So wuth O poultry an
had left us So. Is with o. fish, so that
really we was seyen cents ahead OF
the game"
(which of course ye held in trust
for him agin another year." said the
Postmaster. {
mot accordin' { due process o. the
| law replied the Captain: 81 never
drawed up q reglar morgddge on my
place IN his favor for that amount,
but i tell We right now, y be- ever
| comes back an asks for that seven
$500 ro~ru ri Give n RI him Puf
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT TO
DECIDE OFFICERS WEIGHT

CONFLICT of expert opinions as to
- what kind of army officer should
ride a horse has brought about such
a state Of confusion, especially in the
engineer corps, that the president and
Secretary Taft will be compelled to
solve the problem. For instance. one
board appointed to determine the fit
ness of officers to take the equestrian
test prescribed by President Roose-
Welt, decided that the exercise would
cost Col. Charles e. L. Davis, other
wise known in the army as alpha
bet Davis" his life. He was accord
ingly ordered here from Detroit, where
he was in charge Of river and harbor
improvements. Try as hard as 1t could
it appears the board which has been
known as the Davis retirement board,
found no physical disabilities which
would warrant his retirement.
Oddly enough a testimonial from the
Lake Carriers association came along,
telling what wonderful work Col.
Davis has been doing. Then an order
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28
Oyster Sauce.

Bring one pint of oysters to the boil
ing point in their own liquor; strain.
Make a little stock with the giblets,
neck and a few bits Of veal; simmer
and reduce the stock to one cupful.
Melt one-fourth Of a cupful of butter,
add one-fourth of a cupful of flour, half
q teaspoonful of salt and a dash OF
strained oyster liquor. the chicken
stock and simmer five minutes, then
add the oysters, just bring to the boil.
ing point, remove from the heat and
add the well-beaten yolks OF two eggs
diluted with half a cupful Of cream, re
heat without boiling, add a tablespoon.
full of lemon juice, salt and pepper and
q tablespoonful of butter in bits.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28

right of her nest, and flies away with
her. / follered the cuss, an discovered
where he lived, up on a big o back
o. Pete Nichols woods. l was so
derned interested in the species that
1t sort O. fas'nated me to watch him.
He eat I'D the old mother hen, and
then flew off to the westward some
place, an l went back home. Next
morrin' bright an early / was walked
up by an awful cacklin' goin' on down
there in the chicken yard. an, CORY,
what d. We suppose l found when !
got down there?"
"a check for four dollars to pay for
the hen," put in the Postmaster.
mo, Street" calculated the Cap
tain. There wasn't nothin' so honest
about that second hawk. He was q
pirate, he was. He'd come back for
the eggs the old hen had been settin'
on, an by the time I'd got my clo'es
on an got down to tn yard, he'd got
his claws on the nest an was speedin'
off home with 'em, an he never spilled
an egg. l follered after him again, an
when / got up to where his nest was
I climbed a tree, SOS / could Q down
into it an see what he was dom, an
by gum, sir, he was settin' on them
eggs hisself! Yes, sir, jest like an
old mother hen, an no set there till
he'd Matched them all out, an as fast
as them baby chickens d pop out O.
their shells, he'd eat 'em, an when he
got through with that bunch he went
backsan' tried the game all over again,
bat / was too smart for him. / put
a lot O. chiny eggs in the next nest,
an Z tell We / had a good laff when
see him soarin' away with them"
what become Of him fnally?'
asked ST Wotherspoon. ID We kill
him?b
81 didn't need to-" said the Captain.
"The pesky old cuss died o. starva
ton waitin' for them chiny eggs to
hatch"
At this point the mail came in and
the Postmaster's business caused the
adjournment Of the meeting.
We'll" he said, as he unlocked the
bag, IF them stories is true we've
proved Jour pint. They is hawks an
hawksg
eYo6 bet they be" said the Cap
| tain. "An' like us human bein's they's
divided up between the common PEG
pie an the frenzy finance crowds
pint thai had ought to make my dis
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28
YOUNG UENTIN A TRUANT;
is FOUND BY DETECTIVE
QUENTIN ROOSEVELT. aged eight,

QUENTIN ROOSEVELT, aged eight,
" one time the protector of Pete, the
White House bulldog, and charmer OF
snakes that terrified cabinet members
and selt chills up and down the spines
Of diplomats, gave the White House
another jar the other day.
When time came to dress for dinner,
which is seven o'clock, Quentin was
nowhere - be found. Carrot and
cellar were searched, but no Quentin.
Then the grounds and the Offices were
hunted for traces OF snakes or bull
dogs Or bonfires, but never q trace.
The secret service squad was called
out next, and . search Of all Wash
ington was begun for the trnant.
With knowledge born of experience.
q couple of men were dispatched to
The humble home. where lives 3 pretty
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28
Being the
Reminisc ences
of a
Nature Fakir
By
John Kendrick Bangs
Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowles.J

81 kind o. think" 81 Wotherspoon
was saying as / joined the company at
the post office the other night, that
all birds is highway robbers whether
they be the human kind that we calls
Jail birds or jest plain crows like that
Teller Jim, the Captain was tellin' us
about a little while back. They'll all
steal if We give 'em a chance"
THAT all depends on the way We
look at it, ST." said the Captain. 1.-THE
way l measure a thief is whether he
steals jest for the fun O. deprivin'
somebody else O. what he's got, or
does it because he needs what he
takes in his business.
We'll, now, s'pose We take EN-
pigeons o. Joe's," said 81. Il sowed
my back lot with oats three weeks
ago, an 1 hadn't more'n got 'em on
the ground when them derned critters
come 1oppin' acrost tn road, an sot
down there, an eat up every blamed
oat I'd put out. D. We call that steal
in or jest material enterprise"
Its enterprise" said the Captain.
Mature has provided them pigeons
with a taste for oats, an when they
see you sort o. settin' the table for
'em to come over an have a snack O
lunch, they come, an they take what's
set before 'em without grumblin', an
with no more idee in their minds that
they amt dom what you expected EN-
to do than if ye'd put it on a plate an
took it to 'em. Now if Joe hisself had
into a bag, an took 'em to his yard an
fed 'em to his pigeons, that d ha'
been stealth, because Joe knows bet
ter, ever if he is a fed'ral office-hold-
or"
Il see," said 81, "but / think he
owes me a peck of oats jest tn same,
an Igorry, If them pigeons shows
their pesky bills on my lot ag'in I'll
I'll
You'll receipt 'em, eh?" laughed
the Captain.
'I'H blow their derned heads off,"
said 81, with considerable heat.
"Thatll be jest right" observed the
POSTMASTER, quietly. VIC IOiu lAOh1
pigeons to keep off your place, an If
they don't do as I tell 'em to, shoot
'em 81. I'll sell We the gunpowder to
do it with"
And thus was a truce declared.
Birds has got to live" said the
Captain after good-fellowship had
been restored in a dipperful of root
beer all around, San while it makes
me madden n a hornet sometimes tn
way they have Of swoopin' down on a
days work, an spilin' it, I'm blamed
If 1 can blame 'em. The bird ketches
the grain, the farmer ketches the
birds, an the tax assessor ketches the
farmer, ar the grand jury ketches the
tax assessors, an so 1t goes"
Then We wouldn't shoot a hawk
that come down an took a couple o
your best spring pullets, eh?" said the
Postmaster.
"Well, they's hawks an hawks"
said the Captain. "They's honest
hawks, an they's dishonest hawks,
just like they's honest men, an men
that's. crooked"
AN honest hawks a new one on
me" said the Postmaster with a dubi-
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28

little dark-haired. dark-eyed lass of "a
or ii years, the object Of Master Roos4-
velt's affections. But he was not there;
he had left two hours before. bound.
so the girl said, for a snake and bird
emporium. But he was not at the en-
porium.
Quentin was finally found playing
in Massachusetts, avenue. a couple Of
blocks from the home of his little
sweetheart and nea the school. The
detectives hustled him homie
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28
Effective savory.

A delicious savory can be made by
pounding together the yolks OF hard
boiled eggs and sardines freed from
bone (equal quantities) and lemon
Juice and salt to taste. Fill the
whites with the mixture, stand on
fried croutons Of bread, put q tiny bit
of whipped cream on top, and serve
garnished with parsley.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28
When Shoes Get Wet.

All shoes are ruined If wet too
often, and poor shoes suffer most OF
all. If the shoes have been thorough
" wet don't try to dry them quickly.
After removing them rub them with
plain lard or vaseline and let them
stand in a cool place until thoroughly
dry, when they will have regained
much of the original oil Of the leather.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28
FrizzIed Beef.

Shave beef very fine, put into a fry
ing pan when good and hot, season
with pepper and salt just before serv.
Ing. Beat two or three eggs light and
stir in and You have an! appetizing
dish easily prepared for tea. Cold ham
Is also good.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28

Alfred G. Vanderbilt has given hfs
check for $4,000 to St. Mary's Prot
estant Episcopal church. In Ports
mouth. r. 4, ear his oakdale farm.
Hall Is for the endowment fund and
the other half IS to be used for any
purpose the officials deem necessary
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-12-28

n they's one like that they's a lot
more II We only have the luck to find
'em.s
II never knew a c~hicken-hawk to so
near the water before" said 81 Wott-
erspoon.
ME. neither" agreed the Captain.
II guess maybe this Teller was a cross
breed O. chicken an fish-hawk. While
he paid his bills reglar, an always in
advance, l never got close enough to
him to ask him about his father and
mother"
Its a pity" said the Postmaster.
"If We could only get an ~afterdavy
shown that his father an mother was
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

the upper house, chairman of it's most important committee and a power in that body. With the ex- perience gained in the last four four years as to how to get a meas ure before a legislative body and his known ability to properly draft a bill makes him a strong factor in the race. He is forceful speaker, a true Democrat, a good citizen and 3 hard worker for what he believes
 to be just. His public record is clean and should you fail to meet him personally before the primary you would make no mistake in vot- ing for him as he has all the quail flcations necessary to perform the duties which would devolve upon him if elected.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14
For Congressman.

The News is authorized to an- nounce in this issue the name of Senator w. s. Goodwin, of Warren, as a candidate for congress from this District to succeed Hon. R. M. Wallace, the present representa- tive. Senator Goodwin has repre- sented the Eighteenth Senatorial District in the last two sessions of the general assembly of the state with distinction and ability. He was one of the foremost members of
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Camden, Ark Septem-


 United States Land Office, Camden, Ark Septem-
 Der To- 1907
 Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June g. 1878. entitled An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California. Oregon Nevada, and Washing ton Territory" as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4 1892 John o. Boding. of Boldng, county of Union. State of Arkansas has this day filed in this office his sworn statement Mo- 1913, for the purchase of the SW14 SEl4. Section l2, and NWl4 NEl4 Section No Is, in Township No. S., Range No. l l w., and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for it's timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before County Clerk of Union county at Fl Dorado Arkansas, on Wednesday, the 27th day of November, l SOY.
 He names as witnesses James T. Smith John w. Furgeson, Charlie M. Nelson and William B Nell son, all of Boding, Ark.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely the above described lands requested to file their claims in this office on or before said 2zth day of November. 1907, H. c. FRlEDHEIM, Register.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14
DipIomacY.

Listen" said the girl as the wom- an came in from the party at three o'clock in the morning and stood al the head of her bed. Do you hear her sob, the woman above? She has been sobbing like that for an hour. Now, listen to his big, gruff voice stormng at her"
 'I'll put stop to that" the woman declared, as she hurried out of the flat on up stairs.
 Well" said the girl when she had come down again, what did you do? Threaten him with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Wives?"
 Not at all' said the woman. "I simply rang his bell and asked him if there was something I could do for his wife. Wasn't she i'll? We could hear her crying beneath in our bed room, I told him. He thanked me and said there was. nothing l could do: but you don't hear any more sobbing do you?
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14
Had hitinns.

Secretary Shaw, searching for the hidden things in the lives of his hun. dreds of clerks, had blanks sent around the treasury asking each clerk to give his vital statistics One line requested an answer to the question: Are you suffering from any dieease?'
 When the blanks came in it was found that one man said he had tu- berculosis Secretary Shaw sent for him. He came in, big, broad-shoul- dered negro messenger, who looked healthy enough to live 50 years.
 Why said the secretary, you haven't got tuberculosist
 "Ain't I?" asked the negro.
 "No you haven't. You are perfect ly healthy Why did you write on this blank that you have tuberculo- sis?'
 Well" said the messenger q dun no; 'ceptin' if there's anythin' fash ionable goin' round I want it.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

The wife of a worthy but her. pecked gentleman was being car ried to her last resting place Whe n the bearers accidently knocked the coffin against the corner of the house. There was a movement on the inside and on opening the coffin it was found that the woman was only in a trance, from which she recovered and lived for some years after. When eventually she did die, and once more the coffin was being borne from the house, the worthy husband, as he followed in the rear, called in a restrained and excited voice to the bearers: Mind the corners!' They did, Exchange.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

We heard a travelling man tell this story the other day which is SC illu trdtive of conditions on tn Iron Mountain that we give it space. He claimed to have had g very vivid drea n in which he coull an imm 5nse oaloon leaving tn earth having attached to it all the railroad trains of the state; he watched it until it became about the size of an egg when it exploded and all the trains started for the earth at the same time. He de clares that every one reached ter "a frma on time except the Iron Mountain and it was five hours late.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14
DON'T ExPtRlNFNT.

Attend the Monroe Commercial College, Monroe, La. You have neither the time, money nor inch- nation to take more than one busi- ness course. so don't let any one mislead you into attending an in- ferior commercial school.
 On account of being the leading Southern commercial school, we have secured and control the ex- elusive right to teach the famous Bliss System of Bookkeeping and the celebrated Chartier Shorthand in this section.
 Our guarantee is absolute. We make you a competent bookkeeper or stenographer in from 6 to l2 weeks. Don't be mislead. If you don't get the Bliss or Charter sys- tenn, you may be a failure. Don't risk it.
 Haven't you had enough of drudgery? Wouldn't you like to earn a handsome salary at congen- ial employment? Write to-day for full particulars. A postal card will do.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14
Colored Column
Lodge Directory.

GOOD LUCK LODGE No. 25o F. & A. M meets Second and Fourth Tuesday.
 R, MCCORMICK, w. M ". H. DAVIS, Sec.
 BLUE LIGHT LODGE No 155 K. of p. meets First and Third Tuesday in each month. A. w. kELSo C. C. PETER JOHNSON, K. R. s. EAST LAKE LODGE No. e5e2 G. U. o. of o. F. meets First and Third Thursday in each month.
 A. w. KELso, N. G. J. E. BoYD, P. s.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

Columbia county, perhaps, has the oldest citizen in Arkansas in the person of Uncle John Snider. who lives ten miles east # Magnolia
 MT Snider has seen the passing oi 10 years, and tts most remark able thing about his age isthat he is still active. He never fails to at tend a reunion. still makes a crop and it is not unusual for him to Nalk to town. He was A years old before he married and has @ oNy 65 years old.-Magnolia News.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

The amount of money which the government is called upon 10 re- deem in the course of the year reaches an almost fabulous amount. In 1904, for instance, it totaled $912.OOO.OOO. This redemption is either for the purpose of secur- ing clean, fresh notes or to get change of some other denomina- ton.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

Secretary of State o. c. Ludwig will be a candidate to succeed himself in office ard there is one thing certa that it will take a strong man to prevent him from accomplishing this feat. MT. Lud- wig has made a most proficient of hcer and has thousands of friends throughout the state who will la Dor hard in the interest of his can didacy.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

Land at Office at Camden, Ark.
 August | 2. 1907. Notice IS hereby given that Ada | Russell of Huttlg. Ark, has filed notice of his intention to make final five year proof m support of his claim VIZ: Homestead entry No. 2566e made June le, 1902 for the Els SEA Sec. 2e and N}9 sW11 Section 25, Township 9 South. Range l West, and that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver, at Camden Ark, on Oct 1. 1907. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of the land, viz: Ieffey L. Boyette, John E. Knox Perry M. Knox, Eugene W. Bird all of Huttig, Ark
 H. G. FRIEpHEIM, Register
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14
LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 5o4 F. 6 4. M.meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at 7:3o o'clock. Visiting Masons always welcome.
 w. R. MAUsER, w. M. w. H. WHEELER, Sec. HUTTIG LODGE No. 548 I. o. o. F. meets every Tuesday evening. Visiting brethern cordially invited to attend
 T. R. GARTER, N. c. J, BRIGENAx, Sec. SWEET BAY CAMP No. All W.O. w. meets every first and third Saturday eve- nings. Visitors made welcome.
 s. FARMER, C. C. E. L. ADAMS. Clerk.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

Don't knock. Help yourself along by becoming popular, and push your friends with you. It's very easy. Be good fellow and soon you'll have a procession of followers. No man ever helped himself knocking other people down in character and business.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

w. s. Richardson, who has the contract for building the new school house at Sadie, La.. was here Wednesday and says he will have the building completed in time for the big barbecue to be held in celebration of it's completion on September 18th.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

Mrs. c. c. Bell left Monday for a visit with relatives and friends at and near Grand Rapids, Mich., to be gone about a month.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

Superintendent A. w. Corkins and wife left the first of the week for St. Joseph, Mich., where Mr. Corkins will inspect tha boat being built for the Union Saw Mill Com pany by the Truscott Boat Con- Dany.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

A new Bank and Trust Compa- ny with $5o,OoO.oo capital stock all of which has been subscribed has been organized in Ell Dorado and it is expected that same will
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

While in Fl Dorado the first of the week the editor heard it ru- mored that there were at least three new candidates in the field for sheriff. being Frank Harris, of Junction City; John Harmon, of New London; and J. F. Poole, of I .anile.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

H. B. Davis is back at his desk in the office of the Union Saw Mill Company after an European tour of three months duration. Mrs. Davis is visiting friends in St. Louis before joining her husband here.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

A good sized crowd greeted County Lecturer F. M. Russell at Strong on Tuesday morning but the crowd was disappointed on the failure of State Secretary Ben Grif- fin to arrive in time.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

In fepottir tfe cath of Wm Morris which oc urred recently The News was in error as to his age Tn 1t m should have read oo yearo and lz 4ays.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

Attorney R. T. Majors, late of New London, but who is now To- cated at Hampton. was here We'd nesday betw cen trains.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

be open for business about the first of November. Dr. w. J. Pinson will be cashier and Wallace Nor gan will be the booEkeeper.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

J. M. Bradshaw and wife, Pobt. Grain and wife, M. Bradshaw and wife and Oscar Mason spent Sat- urday night on the lake fishing.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14


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 You can write out your letter-rnaks out en ab- straot-hll in insurance polioy-enter your card menos-rnake out your accounts, or hotel menu or dc any kind of writing you need, on any kind size thickness of paper and space any way you want on
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

Send us your orders for job printing which we will do promptly at reasonable prices in the latest style.
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Baptist Church.

Service every week, Sunday School at o'clock p. m. Mid-week service ev- cry week w. P. DARLINGTON, Pastor.
 E. R. SIMMs, supt.
The Huttig news., 1907-09-14

Attorney Pat McNalley, of Strong. was in Huttig visiting with friends Wednesday.