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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
Lost His Honey.

A tie contractor, named jim
Martin, placed 1886 in his trunk
at his place of business near Tan
nehill, and went to supper. While
he was away some unknown per-
son carried off the trunk. Mr..
Martin intended to use the money
in paying off his tie makers. He
telegraphed the robbery to Sheriff
Shaw, but no clue has been dis
covered to the missing money.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
Tender OF Thanks.

The undersigned take this meth.
cd of rendering their thanks and
appreciation of the invaluable
services of all who so zealously
and unselfishly aided in saving the
bank building from destruction BY
the fire last Saturday night. It's
by such deeds of unsolicited hero
ism and true bravery in the hour
of peril, that the brotherhood of
man is displayed. Words are
inadequate to express the deep
gratitude of our hearts for this
display of courage in protecting q
neighbor's property from destruc-
ton. Accept our heartfelt thanks.
NJ. Nj. FISHER President,
p. G.. MosELEY, Cashier.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
NUMBER Al

up the tin roofing in order to
reach the fire that had caught the
wooden sheathing beneath. The
south wall was so badly damaged
by the heat that it will have to be-
rebuilt. The damage to the build
ing is estimated at $4,000. The
s. j. Harper store, south of the
fire, was damaged and he estimates
his loss in removal of goods and
damage at $1,000. These losses
are covered by insurance. The
total loss by this fire will approx
innate the neighborhood of $13,-
600, that is only partially covered
by insurance. 1t Is learned that
another substantial structure will
replace the one burned, in the
near future.
But for the fortunate circum-
stance of little wind prevailing
and its favorable drift, this fire
would have proved a disastrous
visitation as it occurred In u
closely built business block. Ii
was anxiously watched by hun
dreds of citizens, as few had re-
tired at that hour. Too much
praise cannot be bestowed on the
citizens who, with willing hearts
and ready hands, stayed the pro-
gress of the threatened general
disaster.
More Bargains.
The splendid dry goods and
general merchandise firm of
O'Quin & Gibson offer to their
customers some more fine bar
gains this week. Purchasers i'm
their line of business will do we'll
to visit their emporium and
inspect their unusually fine stock
of goods. They will find some
rare bargains, Read what they
have to offer.
Duly Appreciated.
WINFIELD, La, March 8, 1908.
To the Voters of Winn Parish:
/ desire 10 thank you for the
vote you gave me on the 25th... I
accept it as / believe it was given,
and in serving you my purpose
will be TO make you q better,
more efficient officer.
With gratitude, am,
Yours to serve,
j. T. DURHAM.
Mrs. A. w. Womack.
Died at the residence near
WINFIELD, on Sunday, March L,
1908. Mrs. Ellen Womack, wife
of Mr.. A. w. Womack, aged
about "a years.
The deceased was the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Porter.
She was ill but q short period
when the grim reaper summoned
her 10 the fullness of her woman
hood. Her sudden demise has
brought poignant sorrow to her
relatives and large circle of
friends. Sincere sympathy is ten
dered in their sudden bereave-
ment.
4 4 u
Notice to Trappers.
We want 1000 coon and mink
skins; will pay highest market
price; we also buy cow hides.
See us before you sell. At Levan
& Dunn old stand.
f14-4t SMITH & GARRETT.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
Change in officials.

Mr.. III. r. Moore has been ap-
pointed cashier of the local Office
of the Rock Island Railroad and
Mr.. w. 9. Hollister agent in the
place of Mr.. Humphries.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
Buy a Home.

On another page II. B. Phillips,
the popular auctioneer, offers an
opportunity to home-seekers to
purchase some valuable lots I'M
Laurel Heights subdivision of
Winfield. Here is a chance to
acquire q lot on which to erect
q cosy home in q desirable local.
ity. See what he offers.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
Home Life In Dixie" /"

Under the auspicies of the
Women's Home Mission Society
Of the M. E. Church. DIR. s. A.
Steele will delis er his famous
lecture on "Home Life in Dixie
During the War;" at the Opera
House on Friday evening, March
18th. 1908, at 8 O'Clock. Admis-
sion 25. 30 cents for adults; chill
dren, 20 cents.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
Bazaar and Lunch.

The ladies of the First Meth
odist church will open q bazaar
and luncheon stand at the room
of the building adjoining the City
Drug Store ON Court street, Sat
urtiay, March Z. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the Meth
odist church. Elegant refresh
ments. of both solids and deli
casies will he served. The public
are not only cordially invited to
attend. but should literally pat
ronize this worthy purpose.
q -
Street Show.
The Chambers Amusement
Company have been exhibiting
mere during the present week.
They have some good attractions,
particularly Captain Latlip's
high dive, which seems q hazard
Gus feat. The exhibition will
close tomorrow night.
= e
To the Public.
take this means of thanking
my friends for the great kindness
they did me the night of the fire,
for had it not been for their
noble work / would have lost all.
I will be glad to see every one
who has any work in my line.
You will fud me ready to serve
you in the Jones building between
l.. Il Neilis grocery store and
the Fsrmers' Union Office.
Phone 205.
Yours to serve.
r. w. FoRDYCE.
ALSO Ran" Association. !
There will be a meeting ut tie
court house on the evening of
Saturday. March IA, to organize
the Also Ran Association in
WINFIELD. Doubtless thu meet
ing will he we'll attended and q
good membership secured. It
should attract a full attendance.
Railroad Wreck.
The passenger train on the L.
& A. was 8 hours late last Tues
day. The delay was occasioned
by n bad freight wreck on the line
between M;nden and Sibley. As
far as can be ascertained some
cars broke loose near Minded and
ran down the track collitling with
an incoming freight. The wreck
that followed resulted in the death
of 4 brakeman named Hayes.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
Somewhat Bruised.

A little girl, whose name could
not be ascertained, fell from one
OF the hobby horses of the merry
go-round of the Amusement Co. i,
last Tuesday. While she was
considerably bruised about the
face, she was not seriously hurt.
Accidents are unusual in such
pastimes. but care should be taken
not to permit too little tots to ride
without some protector to take
charge of them.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-03-06
Chance for Jewelry.

In this issue of The Sentinel is
the ad. of w. A. Mashaw, the
up-to-date jeweler. He offers his
stock of fine jewelry, etc.. to
purchasers at auction. Those
who desire to secure bargains and
to own some fine jewelry, will do
we'll to attend this sale. See the
ad. elsewhere.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-18
GRAND BARBECUE IN
HONOR OF GARDENERS.
Five Hundred Persons Enjoy Feast
of Roast Beef, Mutton and Iced
Cameron County Watermel-
on at Fort Brown.

AS the special guests of the city of
Brownsville, the members of the
South Texas Gardeners, who were in
attendance at the second annual
meeting of the organization at the
South Texas Gardens, sat down at
noon today to an old-fashioned bar
becue. Seven fat beeves and as many
iuicy mutton had been slowly roast
ing over an immense bed of Goals ever
since eight o'clock last night, and
when the time for serving the meat
arrived. it was truly fit for king.
The Gardeners were made to feel that
they were truly welcomed by the cit
liens, when they were cordially invit-
ed to seat themselves at the long ia
bles and partake of this feast of roast
beef and mutton, accompanied by an
abundance of Mexican frijoles cooked
to turn, and other proper accompan-
iments. Fragrant coffee and ice cold
beer were included in the menu, and
delicious Cameron county watermel-
ons also ice cold, formed the very ac-
ceptable dessert.
Quite number of our leading citi-
gems, including many ladies, were
among those who sat down with the
Gardeners and made them feel that
they were our honored guests.
The barbecue was served on the
long porch of the barracks in which
the Gardeners held their meeting.
long tables reaching from one end to
the other, and seats being provided
the full length of the tables. There
, were over half a thousand persons
served.
The popular Santa Cecilia band en-
livened the occasion with some excel
lent music. The utmost good feeling
prevailed, and the repast was evident
ly enjoyed by all. =
After the meal was ended, num-
Der of those present invaded the large
room where the Gardeners have been
holding their meetings and enjoyed
dancing for a time, the band being
pressed into service to furnish music.
After a brief enjoyment of this pleas
ure, the dancers retired from the
floor, the seats were restored to the
room, and the Gardeners resumed
their work.
A report of this event would be in
complete without mention of the very
efficient services of NJ. G. Delling, who
superintended the important work OF
barbecuing the meat, and served as
master of ceremonies during the bar
becue. Thanks are also due Messrs
Crixell for the liberal gift of the cold
beer that was served, and Frank
Rabb for the delicious watermelons
The citizens in general who contribu'
ted towards the feast and all who as
sisted in making the affair the sue
cess it was also deserve credit. More
especially should w. E. McDavitt anC
W. K Mendenhall, the active and en-
ergetic committee who attended to al
arrangements, and raised the fund
= for the entertainment, receive tn
. thanks of the citizens for represent
y ing them so efficiently in this respect
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-18
THE DAILY HERALD
PERSONALS.

T. ]. Lawson of San Diego is Wis
itor j nthe city.
w. H. Caldwell of Corpus Christi
is in the city.
F.R. Dawson of Corpus Christi is
visitor in the city.
Col. Alba Haywood has been visi-
tor in the city the past two days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry May of Meal
len arrived yesterday afternoon.
D. S. Rudnick, representing well
known typewriter, is in the city.
VIM. Volz of Olmito is among the
Gardeners in town yesterday and to-
day.
Jos. H. Kring of Lyford is an inter-
ested participant in the Gardeners
council.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Field Of Bay
city came down last night to attend
the ball game.
T. ]. Hooks and son, Benton Hooks,
are intown today. attending the Gar
deners' meeting.
Jas. A. Browne made business
trip to Corpus yesterday, returning
home last evening.
Miss Ricie ]. Doty returned last
evening from a business trip to va
rious points on the branch line.
Marshall McCllntock of Houston is
in the city on a visit to his father,
John McClintock of the Miller Hotel.
Miss Margaret Philpott of San Be
nito is in the city, and was an inter
ested listener at the Gardeners meet
ings today.
John w. Holt, the enterprising pro-
moter of La Lomita, has been an in
terested participant in the Gardeners
meetings.
John Elsmore, well known con-
tractor of Mercedes came in last night
and left today for Wharton on q
business visit.
J. H. January and Jno. L. Bruce oil
St. Louis returned to Brownsville last
evening from a prospecting trip tC
points up the road.
C. F. Gyderson, representing the
Houston Motor Car Co.. of Houson
is in the city today, and was a pleas
ant caller at the Herald office.
Misses Esther and Sarah Hirscl
returned to their home at Laredo yes
terday, after pleasant visit of abou
week to their uncle and aunt. Mr.
and Mrs. A. Ashheim of this city.
Hardy Adams of Santa Maria, VIII
is now a practical and up-to-dat
truck grower, has been enjoying tn
Gardeners discussions yesterday an
today
L. Pittuk, ]. S. PEBBLES, H. Ora
ham, NJ. Sohill, F. Sisson, E.Benz, F
Halliday, G. Moore, l. Kennedy, E. Hal
Alison, R. R. Lewis, =. Geharat, JnC
NJ. Zoll and E Pell of the Bay Cit
aggregation of ball tossers arrive
last night.
Mrs. E. ]. Hardness, who recent
arrived from Raymondville, has d.
cided to remain in the city, and wi
open lodging house on the cornt
of Ninth and Levee streets. Her ST
ter, Mrs. NJ. A. Wells, of Missouri, a
companies Mrs. Hardness and will r
: main here with her.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-18
Why Keep a Horse g.!

When you can have a Holsnan, that
costs less to maintain than horse, and
is so much more satisfactory?
The Holsman only costs l cent a mile
to operate, and less than So month for
repairs. Can you keep horse as cheap
as that? VIII the horse go as fast as
The Holsman? Is it always ready for
instant use?
The Holsman neither eats, sleeps,
gets sick, nor requires currying, or
stable-cleaning.
The Holsman never tires out, gets
overheated or goes lame.
The Holsman does not get balky or
run away-when danger threatens it II
always under control-one hand on the
lever-the other hand free to operate
the brake.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-18
REPUBLIoAN PRIMARY NOTICE.

Brownsville, Texas. July 18th.
is hereby given that on
Saturday. July 25th, 1908. there win
be held Republican Precinct Primary
conventions in the various election
precincts of Cameron county, at the
following places and under the pre-
siding officers, as follows:
Election Precinct No. 1, Point Isa-
bel, Arthur Lightbourn, presiding
officer
Election Precinct No ?, Chicago
Gardens, Henry Keller, presiding Of
icer.
Election Precinct No. 8, Nogales
Ranch, Charles Starck, presiding Of
ficer
Election Precinct No. 4, 4th ward,
City of Brownsville, Emile Wise, pre-
siding officer.
Election Precinct No. 5, 3rd ward,
City of Brownsville, Henry Maltby,
presiding officer.
Election Precinct No. 6, End ward,
City of Brownsville, Jose Ayala, Jr.,
presiding officer.
Election Precinct No. Z, list ward,
City of Brownsville, Geo. ]. Head,
presiding officer.
Election Precinct No. 8, Ell Carmen
Ranch, F. Rock, presiding officer.
Election Precinct No. 9, San Jose
Ranch, Emiliano Cortez, presiding Of
fcer.
Election Precinct No. 10, Ell Encan-
ada Ranch, ]. E. Keller, presiding Of
ficer.
Election Precinct No. IL, Santa Ma
ria, R. ]. Tucker, presiding officer.
Election Precinct No. 12. Harlin-
gen, James Lockhart, Jr.. presiding
officer.
Election Precinct No. 10, Sebastian,
W. H. Rowel, presiding officer.
Election Precinct No. 16, San Gre
gorio Ranch, Claudio Leal, presiding
officer.
Election Precinct No. IA, Arroyo,
C. Balduf, presiding officer.
The purposes of these conventions
being to elect chairman of the Re
publican Executive Committee of
Cameron county and to nominate
candidates for all precinct and coun-
ty Offices, ETC., and to name delegates
to the county convention to be held
at Brownsville, Texas, on the>1st day
of August, 1908, for the purpose of
of Augest, 1908, for the purpose ofU
naming delegates to the state and
nther conventions, and to transact all
other business that may properly
come before it. Notice of the hold
ing of said county convention being
now hereby given.
Presiding officers are further noti-
fed that only duly qualified republic
ans, voters of this county shall be al
lowed to participate in these conven-
lions.
L. K Morris,
Chairman Republican Executive
Committee of Cameron County,
Texas.
VIM. A. Neale, Secretary. 7-14-1s
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-18
LATE PERSONALS.

]. P. Mccain of Mercedes came
down last night and left today for
Houston, where he was called on &C
count of the condition of his brother,
Ross Mccain, who was badly cut at
Wharton several days ago by a de-
mented negro, whom he was endeav-
oring to assist in controlling, The In
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-18

jured man was taken to the hospital
in Houston, and is reported as being
seriously wounded.
NJ. G. Denman of PearsaIl, Texas,
who is a candidate for congress in
opposition to Congressman Garner, is
in the city, cultivating the acquaint-
anee of the voters.
Frank Putnam, the well known
writer, who is now located in Hous-
ton, where he is putting some fine
work on the Chronicle, came down
Thursday night on the Gardeners ex-
cursion, and is spending day or so
in the city. Mr.. Putnam, accompanied
by the Hon. JEFF McLemore, of the
Gulf Coast Magazine, paid the Herald
interesting visit yesterday after
noon.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-18

The people of Honolulu have a
chance now of seeing Uncle Sans
great navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-27

missionary to train blacks for the minis
try in the south and another for work
among the Slovaks.
The rebuilding of Buckfast Abbey
Church. South Devon, England. Is being
undertaken by the monks, who obtain the
stone locally and are acting as masons.
A new book of discipline on viii h
three years work has been spent is being
voted on at present by all the presbyteries
Of the United Presbyterian Church
The Minister'S Association Of Man
chester. N. H., will revise its constitution
to as to allow of the membership of Lie
Unitarian and Universalist churches.
It Ia proposed to reorganize the whole
financial scheme of the Church Of Eng
land to prevent the multifarious overlap
ping of work by the numerous societies.
The Swiss bureau of statistics reports
in that country 1.916157 Protestants.
1879 64 Catholics. 1924 Jews and 1855
persons of other or no beliefs.
The Indianapolis Ministerial Association
has voted to have a lobby in the legis-
lature this coming winter. the especial
object being county local option law.
One Of the few cases Of joint owner
ship of a place of worship is at Atho!d.
Mass, where the First Unitarian So
ciety and the town own the Luilding
used for a church and town hall, al
though services are no longer kept up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-27
GENERAL CHURCH NOTES..

, The Baptist ministers of Chicago have
started to unity all the interests OF that
denomination in their city.
The north Ohio conference Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church now numbers
SO 953 members. gain OF 2.250 In year.
1t was seventy-fve years ago that the
Methodists established their first Sunday
school at Dundas. Ont. which was then
known as Canada West.
The modern Baptist movement in Swe-
den only dates from 1s47. but there are
in that country $4,000 baptized members
of that church.
OF the 2,OOO, 900 Lutherans in the Un- I'd
States, 900 600 use the German language
in their services. 100000 English and
800, 600 Norwegian.
Early in October Rev. H. E. Bennett.
who has been a leading Nonconformist
preacher in Middlesex, England. will be
ordained in the Anglican Church.
Cardinal Rampolla suffers from a nerv-
Gus affiiction that prevents him from
writing in the ordinary way and he Is
forced to use a special typewriter.
The Evangelical Lutheran joint synod.
besides setting apart $4,000 for mission
work during the next two years. has de-
termined upon the appointment Of white
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-27
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION TO
MEET THURSDAY TO ELECT
A BISHOP OF WASHINGTON

dominating the situation. At present.
however, it is explained, no one man
seems to have taken the lead. The follow
ers of Bishop Brent in the two previous
| meetings have not united on another can
| didate. some favoring one churchman.
some another
| 1t Is expected that dozen or more
ministers will be placed in nomination be-
| fore the convention. Practically all those
who received some votes at previous con-
VentiOnS will again be considered and
several new men have recently shown
| strength.
Four men. however, have been talked of
the most during the past few weeks,
while Episcopal circles hereaboutS have
been agitated over the bishopric discus
sion. These are Rt. Rev. Sheldon Mum
son Griswod. bishop of the missionary
district of Salina, Kan: Rev. DIR. Ran
dolph H. Mckim. rector of the Church of
Epiphany and president of the Washing
ton diocesan standing committee; Rev.
Dr. William Mercer Grosvenor. rector of
the Church of the Incarnation, New York
city; Rev. DR.. Alexander Mann, rector
of Trinity Church, Boston.
Two New York rectors whose strengt h
in the convention is regarded as uncer-
tain because they have only recently been
mentioned as candidates are Rev. DR..
Henry Lubbock of the Church of Zion and
ST. Timothy and Rev DR.. StireS of St
Thomas Church
Balloting for bishop in the convention
Will probably not commence before ,
o clock in the afternoon. The convention
is called to meet at 10 am. Thursday
During the first hour special service
with holy communion. will be celebrated
AS soon as the convention Is called to or
der for business the presentation of the
credentials OF delegates will be taken up
Several rectors who were not entitled to
seats at the former sessions will ask to
be seated at this time. and it is expected
there will be some changes among the
lay delegates, alternates serving in the
place of regular deputies. The applica-
tions for seats will be considered by the
committees on clerical and lay representa-
ton 1t is not expected the convention
roll will be completed before noon. If
the procedure of former sessions is fol-
lowed. an adjournment for lunch will fol-
low.
When the convention assemblies after
lunch 1t is expected the nomination of
candidates will be the order of business
Even if the nominating and seconding
speeches are short, this will consume an
hour or so.
Delegates say that an election on the
first ballot is extremely unlikely, and 1t
may be late In the day. or even the next
day. before any choice is made. The sue
cessful candidate must receive a majority
Of the clerical and lay votes, counted sep
arately.
At the same time the Washington con-
vention is meeting the Baltimore conven-
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regularly for lack of enough members of
the church.
The great preaching campaign of the
London Missionary Society which Is to
continue all winter has been given good
start at many places in England and
Wales.
Despite a strong fight made against the
Latter Day Saints in Switzerland. recruit.
ing among the women continues there and
they are now being sent to America by
scores.
The United Methodist Church of Japan
has about $500 members, but there are
only five churches in the denomination
that pay their running expenses without
outside aid.
1t was hoped that the London Mission
airy Society would realize $4,000 from Its
great exhibition, but 1t appears wv
that 5000 would come nearer the figure.
A black-letter Bible. printed in 1917.
has Just been restored to St. Ben~1ict 8
Church. Cambridge, England. having been
found in the University Library. which did
not know its origin.
Bishop Cecil Wilson, whose dioc Sc COM
prises the New Hebrides, the Torres Is
lands, the Banks Islands. Santa Cruz and
the Solomon Islands. Is a great cricketer.
and ten years ago when he played on a
winning team in England, where he is
now visiting once more, the spectators
were given a chance to subscribe to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-27

The construction of the new building for
the colored mems branch of the Y. NJ. c.
A. will begin tomorrow morning and from
that time until it's completion. 1t is ex-
pected, the work will be pushed rapidly.
The building will have frontage on
18th street of sixty-three feet and depth
OF 1O5. 1t has a fifteen-foot alley on the
south side, thirty-foot alley on the rear
and thirty-foot alley one-third of the
way from the back on the south side.
thus having excellent opportunity for
lighting the building perfectly.
The front elevation will be Of light gray
pressed brick with limestone trimmings
and belt courses. A handsome stone porch
covers the main entrance. In the frieze
Of the building of the top story the name
Young Mems Christian Association will
be inscribed. The building will be four
stories and basement in height and. ow-
ing to the conditions of the lot. the base
ment will be nearly all out of the ground
and well lighted.