The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-11-11

A Communication.
EDITOR SENTINEL:-As l have
just returned from an extensive "trip.
and have nothing else to do this beauti-
full cool morning, will tell my friends
all about it.
We (my aunt and y lett home the
evening of the Oath of Oct, arriving in
Torrance early enough to spend the
night with DR.. Smith and family; and
right here l must state that l had a
narrow escape from a dreadful calami-
ty. l walked out on the back gallery
after supper, and deliberately walked
off, falling about three feet, spraining
my ankle, bruising my arm and tearing
my lovely waist; and l was real sorry.
However we arose early the next MORN
ing and by the aid of an auto caught
the local for Grenada, arriving there as
quickly as the train did. Having alot
of time to burn, we perambulated about
the city, viewing the improvements.
Our eyes fell on the door that said,
Grenada Bank, and having read about
the elegant new structure, concluded
l had a little business in there with the
dentist; enquiring for his room was d.
rected correctly. We found him en-
ployed, but he was soon at our service.
After telling my business, and then as
he wasn't busy at that moment, he
kindly conducted us over the building.
Everything was so nice and the Club
room was just elegant; you ought to
have seen us two old women, walking
yer that shining floor, so gingerly and
daintily. l didn't know whether it vas
painted or waxed; anyhow we were
careful. In some of the rooms we saw
lovely girls playing on little instruments
that wrote or printed letters. / could
MT tell what tunes they played, as it
all sounded just alike to me. The Bank
ing room was the last room we entered,
there I met Miss Stella Rollins, who l
expect will be that happy possessor OF
the diamond ring; although Miss Mary
Williams is running her a close race.
After leaving the bank we continued
up in town doing a little trading. Then
we directed our foot-stcp to the hospital
home of Mrs Dabney Phillips, where we
dined and enjoyed a social hour before
the train for Holcomb; then we cor
tinue our journey in the evening to
Holcomb. The people were not ex-
pecting us, but everyone gave US a
warm welcome as it was cold enough to
have fire. Found all we'll except Miss
Maggie Martin, who had been, and was
still pretty sick.
The town appeared to be in rustling
condition; wagons coming in loaded
with cotton to the steam gin; the mer-
chants appeared smiling and busy.
guess they will all make good collec-
tons.
There was a marriage in Holcomb
while l was there that created a ripple
of excitement; and l think gave, some
of the widows and young folks renewed
hopes, that there is still time enough.
l remained in Holcomb only a few
days, arriving home Friday eve. l en-
joyed my trip very much. l must say
a person never gets to old to enjoy a
little recreation.
We have had considerable sickness in
our nelphborhoOd. but with a teW eX-
ceptions, l think it is abating. Miss
Flodie Terrell is convalescing from the
measles, but her sister, Mrs. Stevens,
has it. Master Jack Sanderson is
slowly improving.
The neighbors have all gathered corr
and potatoes, and l think the harvest
was very good. The cotton crop is bet
ter with some than last year. Every
one will have meat to kill; and some
will make a good supply of Louisiana
zane molasses.
We are expecting a new residence to
spring up in u neighborhood, of
which fact l am very glad, for it is
n of my old neighbors that moved
away and is coming back.
Thanksgiving will soon be here. l
wonder how many are truly thankful
for the many blessings bestowed upon
us by our Heavenly Father. More
anon. FORKER
(Received the above communication
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