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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
DEATH OF J.W. TALBERT
A Splendid Young Man Has Passed
Away.

At a late hour last Saturday after
noon at the home of his mother, Mrs.
George Talbert, in this city, Mr.. J. w.
Talbert died in the twenty-ninth year
of his age, and his remains We're de-
posted in the Odd Fellows cemetery
Sunday afternoon after funeral servi-
ces from the First Baptist church by
Rev. N. w. P. Bacon Of Sardis, as
sisted by Revs. j. w. Lee and w. r.
Cooper.
The death of this young man is pecu-
liarly sad, not only because he leaves a
widow and baby daughter, besides
fond mother and other relatives, be-
hind, but because in his demise the
community is deprived of the influence
and the stability that a clean record
and strict adherence to right living
always carries. The deceased was
reared by Cody mother The influ-
ences of his childhood were good, such
that made him ripen into manhood
that honored God and revered those
things which make relations in life sa-
cred. Had he lived and been blessed
with health he would no doubt have
been a potent factor both in the reH-
gious and the commercial world. He
was industrious and persevering
and was succeeding re m k
a ly well until about two years
ago, when he became a victim of the
white plague. The climate in the West
was tried, then the atmosphere around
Ashville, N. c., but all to no avail. He
returned here only about three weeks
ago to pass his last hours with his
mother and other relatives. His spirit
now abdes with the faithful.
To the grief-stricken young wife,
who is experiencing her first sorrow,
the Sentinel would offer this scripttral
consolation that ''all things work to-
gether for good to those who love the
Lord.
The faithfulness and devotion of his
two brothers, H. G. and Robert, during
the months of his declining health.
evinced that love and care which can
8 only grow out of good homes and that
0 parental guidance founded upon the
S christians faith.
The Sentinel tenders sincere sympa.
thy to the distressed ones.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
REASONS FOR THE FAIR
Other Places that are Forging to the Front Have
Them. Premiums $500. Purses $25OO.

The fair to be held in Grenada Oct
ober 1920 will be a very important
event for the farmers of Grenada coun-
ty and the fair district as well as the
citizens and business men of Grenada.
That such occasions can be made splen-
did advertising mediums no one will de-
ny. The best farming sections of the
United States attach as much impor-
tance to fair almost as they do to
place to market. The farmers of To-
wa, Wisconsin and the middle west will
tell you that county fairs have been no
very small factor in reenergizing them
and in keeping them to the front
among the agricultural interests in the
United States. One thing is certain,
where the farmers are out of debt and
most prosperous you see the annual
county fair, hence it is but reasonable
to conclude that fairs promote prosper
ity among the agricultural classes.
Therefore, everybody in the fair dis,
trict should feel personel interest IL
the fair.
Let the people look around and see
how others are utilizing the opportuni
ties offered by fair. States are hav
ing fairs, many counties are arranging
for fairs. The Central Fair & Live
Stock Association were pioneers in thu
fair movement. Let not anybody els'
surpass the people of Grenada count!
and the fair district in interest. Their
are $500 in premiums and $25OO il
purses. Get in and get one.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
In MemOriam: Mrs. [. 6. Aldridge.

On September II, 1911, the reaper
came, but not in anger. Gently he laid
his hand upon her brow and bore her
from this earthly life of pain to the
life eternal.
Oh, what a happy, joyous meeting it
must have been with all the dear loved
ones gone before. Many Of her dear
little Sunday school pupils were on the
beautiful shore to greet her. But the
hearts of those left behind are sad and
sorrowful, and
Whereas, In the departure of this
dear friend and co-worker our Wom-
ans Missionary society and the church
have lost a sincere and devoted men,
ber, who, since its organization 81 years
ago, has been an untiring and enthusi-
astic worker with us. Organizing q
children's band of Willing Workers,
the members of which are now growr
and married, but her memory anc
teachings will ever be benediction il
their hearts. Be it therefore
Resolved, That we, the members Of
the W. M. S. of Mt. Paran church
hereby express our grief and sorrow a
the death of our sister and also oul
deeply felt sympathy with the bereaveC
ones, together with the hope that He
who heals all wounds will deal kindly
with them in their hour of sorrow.
Resolved, That these resolutions b'
spread upon the minutes and copy
forwarded to the family.
Mrs. Ethel Barksdale,
Pres't
" L. McCracken,
8: J. A Martin,
" n. P. Bark ksdale.
Hardy, Miss.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
Postal telegraph Office Closed.

A few days ago the Postal Telegraph
Company closed its Office in Grenada.
This was a surprise to many citizens
here and the question of the right OF
the company to close an office, once
established, will be be brought to the
attention of the railroad commission at
its October meeting.
A message to points from this place
where the Western Union Telegraph
Co. has no office, will cost the citizens
of Grenada more now than before the
closing of the postal office.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
Card of Thanks.

l wish to say to the people of Gren-
ada county that l am deeply grateful
for the vote given me in the second
primary. My friends were energetic
generous and loyal. The people of the
county were good to me, / am sure
have not an enemy in the county and
that those who voted for my successful
opponent were my friends.
Gratefully,
G. D. Thomason.
Note: The Sentinel desires to state
for Mr.. Thomason that he has been II
Memphis hospital nearly ever since
the election, else the above card woul(
have appeared earlier. Only few
days ago he underwent another surgl
cal operation and it is hoped that HI
will soon be we'll and at home.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
J. J. Hill for Eiqhteen Years.

On Wednesday, September 27, Mr.. j.
J. Hill passed the eighteenth milepost
in his connection with the firm of Max
Ginsburger. He first entered the en-
ploy of the firm of Ginsburger & Vile
in 1893. That he has remained at one
place SO long, is credit to him and is
proof of the fact that he is not only a
useful salesman, but that he is a mar
of strict integrity, fact which the
community at large will bear witness
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
bULTy RECITAL
hence is Most SplendidIy
Entertained.

w night of last week the
Recital of Grenada College
in the college chapel. The
Grenada showed their pride
ege by coming, so that by 8
house was crowded.
number on the program was
10, Moszkowski's Mazurka,
laugh, who played in her
ul and accomplished manner.
|abeth Iller gave the next
violin selection from De
b this number, as well as in
ct Ballet" she showed her
DC temperament and her
astery of this instrument.
htion should be made of Miss
20 solo, The Wind Flower, a
The left hand alone, which
indeed to be a musical art
Frsonage of Miss Tillery, who
|ext, the college has quite
In the delineation Of the
in her reading Of "Misi
be audience was made to fee
and tie pathos of the story,
T, in giving "The Sign o.
' put into this reading
ceiling which held her audi
unusual interest from tn,
es until the grand climax
I'd, who has charge of tn
Ftment, rendered very charm
od's Lovely Flower, l Pray
second number her voice wa
plendid advantage in God
lby.
Psell, who is one of the eff
teachers of this year, playe
Serenade with a charm an
feeling which showed her I
artist. Misses Bussell an
no We're the accompanies {
g played with a rare syn
feeling.
College has been unusual1
IN bringing together the.
instructors in both the m,
ae expression department
sA Is not only intellectus
eepuonally proficient a. a :
product Of this collei
"a : member Of the facul'
Graduation.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
An Old Residence Burns.

The old c. 7. Wood residence, near
Odd Fellows cemetery, was bnrned to
the ground last Saturday night about
1890 o'clock. The house was! occupied
by E. R. Smith and family. Mr.. Smith
saved nearly all of his furniture. none
of which was insured. The house was
insured for $500. Origin of the fire is
unknown.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
For Sale

Four town lots in Parsons, Miss. One
nine-room residence with complete wa
terworks, with fine artesian well. One
new and fine system gin. Small mer-
camille business. Will sell cheap. Ap'
DIV to Walter Crump, Pset P. O., mis-
sissippi.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29

The others on the program were new
members of the faculty, but were cho-
sen because of their especial equip
ment and experience. President Coun-
tiss has every reason to be highly
pleased with every member of the
faculty.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
Automobile for Sale.

One Model 3S Overland 25 horse pow
er, passenger automobile in first class
condition for sale. Top and windshield
Want to buy a larger car is reason for
selling. R. Pressgrove, Grenada, Miss
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-29
Wanted. a GOverness.

The undersigned, living eight miles
from Grenada, desires a governess to
teach four children, the oldest being l6
years of age.
29sep-tf G. L. Brooks.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Thinking Thinks.

Lots Of people like to get "stung
that they may tell about it.
Many a man has lost out in this
world because he was afraid to start
anything.
A good finish is a bad ending in a
divorce court.
"Soul mates are a great thing for
some people, but it Is one habit that
don't last long.
Chickens come home to rOost, :"
so do our faults when 1t Is too late to
mend them.
After an unmarried women reaches
30 years of age, her tongue Is her
greatest asset.
Jack Johnson may retire but not his
mOdesty.
Many a mans wife wonders why as
she sits up until 3 a. m. waiting fol
her spouse to make his appearance.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Looking back over those twenty

Looking back over those twenty
years we note many wonderful
changes, and we cannot escape the
conviction that Bro. Hotter and the
writer, while older in years, face the
future, with light hearts and hope
for GA Jolly Christmas" in 1911.
We look forward with hope for our
share of the blessings that may come
and regard yesterday" as part OF
our allotted task in life, ready to do
our duty to the end, but in the mean
time, and in all the time we have, let
us resolve to have ga Jolly Christmas"
and do our duty to God and man.
TO Brother Hotter and every friend
and reader of the LEADER in this
broad land we say: "a Jolly Christ
mas to YOU and may one and all
enjoy the b%rotherly spirit that prompt
ed the generous greeting from our
old friend and christian brother.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes.

The Epworth League Is showing
signs OF promise. Good attendance
and very interesting lessons and dis
cussions mark the devotional hour.
Prayer meetings are increasing in
attendance and interest but are still
far below what they should be. We
look for better things.
Revival meetings will be held the
last half of January and running into
the month following. Rev. Nels
Fanebust and his wife are to help the
church in this meeting. Rev. Mr..
Fanebustis the Conference Evangelist
for this the Dakota Conference Of our
church and has had experience in
this kind of work and is known to
have had success.
Every body will attend the Christ
mas tree-Somewhere. Ours is to be
at 8 .. m, on next Saturday evening,
and all are invited to be there at that
time.
Next Sunday morning it will be
worth your while to attend church as
there will be special music by the
choir appropriate to the occasion.
The subject of the morning sermon
Will be 'The Message of the Angels
The evening services will begin at
$50 D. M. with a Love Feast" In
which every church member Is urged
to take part.
Epworth LeaguerS are to all be
present and be seated in the main
room of the church.
DR.. A. c. Shepherd, District Super
intendent Of the Sioux Fall District
will preach and administer the
Sacrament of the Lords supper.
We have ordered an individual
Communion Service which will be
used at that time.
The public is most cordially invited
to all of our services.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
"A Iolly Christmas To YOU"

Our old and highly esteemed friend,
j. e. Hotter, sent the Editor his
check for subscription Tuesday which
puts him in the 1913 class, and
accompanying his check was a
splendid picture of the modern Santa
Claus, embellished with snow and
holly and underneath the words: "a
Jolly Christmas to you"
The card and the words brings us
face to face with the sentiment eX-
pressed and it is with nor than
ordinary feelings Of pleasure that we
accept the greeting from one whom
we have learned to honor and respect
for his sterling manhood and square
deal principles, a mar known to all
the early settlers, as he was n OF
the first, locating in beautiful Grand
Valley In 1868, and has made his
home and the old homestead eve
since: a home whose doors are ever
open and within unbounded hospi-
tally, and in the earlier days a center
for social gatherings ana local cele-
brations. Twenty years ago or in
1891, the writer attended a 18th of
May celebration at the home Of this
grand old pioneer, and while we have
attended many similar celebrations
since, we remember none with so
much pleasure. Rev. .Haugen of
pleasant memory, a brilliant Lutheran
minister. was the speaker of the day,
and the event otherwise was notable
for the protherly spirit and generous
hospitality.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

The following article was clipped
from Argus Leader and gives informa-
tion of the real conditions in China as
given by an old Lincoln county resid-
ent. His many friends in Lincoln
county hope that the worst OF the re-
ports are not true.
Fairvlew, Dec. l5--Relatives and
friends In South Dakota are anxious
ly awaiting information from China
as to the fate OF Richard Beckman,
who with his wife was engaged in
missionary work in the Celestial EN-
pire. Recent reports stated that Mrs.
Beckman had been murdered by re-
volutionists when they attacked and
burned the school of the Scandina-
vian-China alliance mission in the
Shengi Flu province. Another teacher
also was killed, as well as several school
children. Mr.. Beckman was wounded,
but succeeded in rescuing a number
Of the school children. The latest re-
ports are to the effect that Beckman
and his three youngest children are
safe, but his relatives and friends are
by no means assured of this and furth-
err ne WIS as to his fate Is eagerly await
ed.
The Beckmans left South Dakota.
over fourteen years ago to engage In
Missionary work in China and had
remained there ever since. Prior to
going to China they were residents Of
Fairview. Lawrence and f. e. Beck
man Of F%airview, are half-brothers OF
Richard. About two weeks ago Law
renee Beckman received a letter from
his brother in China. 1t was written
in a hopeful vein, the trouble in
China being mentioned. but the writ
er of the letter stated that he did not
believe his mission was in danger. He
stated that the building In which he
held religious services would not hold
the people who had attended the
meetings, and that a tent was being
used for the overflow.
The oldest daughter of the Beck
mans had been attending school at
some distance from the mission, and
there also is anxiety as to her fate
among the South Dakota relatives.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Man Who Can Win.

Mitchell Republican: Without feel
ing the hostility toward Taft that
some are manifesting, The Republi-
can reioices that we are about to see
an end to the use Of the silly assertion
that not to renominate a republican
president, regardless OF his record.
would be to discredit.the party. The
party is entitled to a mar who can
win, first OF all, and Taft at the pres
emit writing cannot win. Secondly, it
is simply assinine for the republican
party to assume that it Is compelled
to father all the mistakes Taft has
made.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain UNI
called for in the Canton post Office for
the week ending Dec. is, 1911.
Dickey, Jesse A.
Engebretson, Ole
Green, Mrs. n. e.
Moore, Mary Agnes
Nohr, John
Nolgren, Edmund
Olsen, Alfred
In calling for any OF the auoAe
please say advertised.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

Canton's stores never looked more
inviting then at present. Every
window is filled with an artistic dis
play and most of them represent the
work OF an artist. 1t pays n to take
a walk on Main street and on Fifth
street and note the attractions and
none enjoy the sights so much as
the little folks who are thiEking OF
Santa Claus.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
He'll Hounds of the Poor.

Enormous sums of money are ex-
torted annually from the poor ex-
torted from the poverty stricken class
that can least afford to pay. Mutual
loan societies, philanthropic organiza-
tions, employers associations and IN
dividualS have warred against the ex-
ploitation. But despite many deter
mined crusades success has only llirt-
ed with the struggle, The loan shark
has continued to flourish and his sys-
tenn OF usury has become more
less. Today the poor man pays twenty
times as much for borrowed money as
the business man. No wonder right
eous Indignation is aroused when a
person is victimized by circumstances
over which he has little control, and
else profits by his misfortune.
Perhaps the greatest evil done by
these plunderers turks In their prac-
tice of salary grabbing. The salary
assignment business thrives upon Sc
crecy. Much of it Is secured through
misleading advertisements of which
the following is the stereotyped
model.
Money for salarIed people-lf you
hold a permanent salaried position we
will loan any reasonable sum from $40
upwards without security or know
ledge of employer or friends. Our rates
are low; payments easy; rebate II paid
before due. Quick service, long time
If desired; nc red tape; no extra charge;
nothing taken u Of loan In advance.
VIII receive courteous treatment
whether you borrow or not.
When the salary Rrabbers are DC
casionally brought into court on
charges Of usury, they find a legal de
tense in the loop-hole that they are
not loaning money on salaries, but are
buying salaries In advance just as a
broker deals in futures in the grain
market. So people continue steadily
to pay their toll through the barred
windows of loan offices.
Perhaps no better illustration OF
the relentless grip of the loan shark,
when a victim Is once In his power,
can be cited than the case of Harry
H. Tower of Chicago. Tower signed
a SIS note for a friend in 1900, and in
the ten years that followed paid in
terest to the amount of So, 152. Here
is his own story:
about ten years ago, just after l
had married. / signed a note for a
friend and assigned my salary as Sc
curity," he said. 81 vas a clothing
salesman and my salary was only S1l
a week-not very much for a married
man.
1.-THE friend failed to pay the note
when it came due, and l was forced
to borrow money to pay the interest.
After l had paid $3.50 l fell behind
and had to borrow 500 so to get start
ed again. ! had paid most OF this
when / was forced to increase the
loan until it amounted to over 800
FROM TECHNICAL WORLD MAGAZINE
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Hook and Ladder Co.

The annual election OF officers OF
Canton Hook and Ladder Co., No. l,
was held Wednesday evening and all
but one OF the old officers were re-
elected and are as follsws:
Foreman-Hans Foss
Assistant Foreman--Wm. Tank
Secretary-Ed. II. Eneboe
Treasurer--H. c. Wolfe
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Royal Neighbors.

Sioux Valley camp No. 6797, Royal
Neighbors of,America held their an.
nual election of officers "Wednesday
evening which resulted as follows:
Oracle-Mrs. e. S. Maynard
Vice Oracle Mrs. A. w. Tucker
Recorder Mrs O. M. Hanson
Receiver +. A. VanFleet
characteristics. G. l.. Kundert
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Brotherhood of American Yeoman.

Brotherhood Of American Yeoman.
At the annual election OF officers OF
the Yeoman lodge or Wednesday
evening of last week the following
were chosen:
Foreman-E. G. Warner
Master of Ceremonies-Martin Benz
Correspondent--Mrs. H. Nicholson
Master OF Accounts Henry Nickel
son.
Chaplain-Mrs. II. E. Hvistendahl.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Siroc Chapter.

Siroc Chapter.
The annual election of officers OF
Siroc Chapter No. 4, r. A. M. was
held Wednesday evening and resulted
in the following being elected:
High Priest M. n. Lybarger
King j. v. Conklin
Scribe-- Edgar Dean
TreaSurer--T. T.. Smith
S~ecretary-A. E. Jennings
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22
Free Souvenirs.

Free souvenirs while they last. We
will give with every purchase of one
dollar or more; a beautiful souvenir
silver spoon. See them on display In
our window. Do your Christmas shop
ping with us and get a present for
yourself.
Ford q Cleveland.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-22

Manager Lee of the Bowman Lumb-
er Company is nicely located in his
new Office and he greets his visitors
and customers with a glad hand.