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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
MANY WHISKEY CASES.
Recent Order of Supervisors Allowing
Informant One.third Of Fine As
seSsed Bringing Good Results.

Esquire Ovens court has been giving
the greater part of its time for the past
few weeks to the trial of persons
charged with the sale of blind tiger
liquor. The mill grinds on and on. The
order passed by the board of supervis-
ors some time ago allowing one-third
of the fines collected to go to the in
formant on the seller of whiskey, has
been the means of turning up many
cases. Sheriff West has been actively
pushing the matter and he has had the
earnest and active cooperation of City
Marshal Hall and his deputy, j. W.
Martin. The total fines imposed amount
to $2975. Of course the county is
the winner. No convictions, no collec-
tions, and nothing paid to any inform
ant. 1t is stated that the task is by no
means completed and that there are
many more yet. In almost every case,
some of the whiskey alleged to have
been bought is in evidence.
Sheriff West informs representa-
tive of the Sentinel that there had been
"a convictions in the past five weeks,
and in addition to the fines above, SEN
tences have been imposed upon the of
tenders that total three years and 81
days.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
VANCE TO THE VOTERS
Praises Opponents and Tells Why
Gould Not Make Personal Canvass.
His Record With ACquaintauCes
and NeighbOrS.

10 the voters of Grenada county:
On next Tuesday, the 18TH of
this month. you will select a man
to serve you in the office of cir
cult clerk until January I, 1916.
The people throughout the length
and breadth of the lard are Civ
ing more thought to whom they
select to serve them as officers
than ever before. This is right
and is as it should be. feel that
| am to be congratulated in being
in race with three other men
any one of whom would make
satisfactory officer. 1t has been
impossible for me to attempt to
visit the voters. In the first place,
the time was too short, and in the
next place, have been trying in
an humble way to look after and
familiarize myself with the de-
tails of the office to which | was
appointed, pending an election.
But | hope my failure to see the
voters in person will in no way
injure my chances. You know us
all and many of you, dare say,
would be glad TO give each Of US
a vote, but inasmuch as you can
not do this, hope you will vote
for me. beg to say that nobody
could appreciate your vote and
influence more than | and | offer
you my past life and the charac-
ter have established with my
neighbors and acquaintlnces as a
guarantee that | will be faithful
and honest, if you see fit to elect
me. To say that | am grateful
for the interest manifested in my
candidacy by voters in different
parts of the county and for the
voluntary promises of support,
would be but family expressing
the obligation that feel to one
and all. With the assurances of
my highest esteem and that l
would very much appreciate hav
ing you vote for me in this cleo
ton, | am
Yours respectfully,
John w. Vance.
Grenada, Sept. 10, 1912.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Farmers Institute at A. & M. COlIede
A. e. NJ Collage Sent 7 &c

A. & M. College, Sept. 7, 1912
The big Farmers Institute which has
been in progress at the Agricultural
College at Starkville for the past week
was an ephoc maker in the farming
world of the state.
All of the forces making for agricul-
tural betterment were on hand and
have united in a shoulder to shoulder
movement to place Mississippi on top
in the agricultural world.
That low yield of corn is going to be
raised, less cotton will be planted but
more will be made to the acre, as a re-
suit of united effort of all these or
ganizations that have met at the Col
lege tn thrash out the situation toward
rural betterment i'll the state of Mis-
sissippi.
The corn club boys, the tomato club
girls, the hay growers, the livestock
breeders, the head of the health de-
partment of the state, the tick eradica-
tors, the cotton seed crushers, the rep
resentatives of the educational forces
and the Farmers Union met on COM
mon ground and had general under
standing that the slogan of the new
president for a greater Mississippi
would get it's proper impetus when they
all go to their homes and start the ball
to rolling again. g
The enthusiasm of the occasion was
contagious and notwithstanding the
terrific heat the farmers had their
rounds, Saw the big buildings, visited
the farm of the college and got en- idea
of the practical work that is being done
in their behalf.
One of the distinctive features of the
program was the fact that it was
largely composed of Mississippians ar
gumented by DR.. Jos. Wing of Ohio,
Hon. Lem Banks and DR.. TAFT Butler
of Memphis and DR.. Herman and Mr..
| Bradford Knapp of Washington.
A rebellion was inaugurated against
the tick, the typhoid germ, the hook
worm, the scrub cow, the 800 pound
mule and the short term one teacher
school.
Human uplift was the earnest cry to
be accomplished by more intelligent
methods.
1t was president Hightower's first
work in his new job and the success of
the occasion was due to the president,
Prof. Lloyd and Mr.. Pate, director of
Farmers Institute work.
The faculty of the occasion college
also united and did all in their power to
make the occasion a success.
This institute is but a foretaste of
the revolutionary change in the meth
DDS OF making the Agricultural College
the leading force in Mississippi for the
uplift of her people.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Notice Of Election.

Whereas, the board of Supervisors of
Grenada county, Mississippi, passed an
order on the End day of September,
sioners of said county, calling a spe-
cial election to be held at the various
precincts of the county on Tuesday,
September II, 1912, to fill the vacancy
made in the office Of circuit clerk by
the death of E. M. Ransom, and to fill
a vacancy in the office Of magistrate in
Reat and a vacancy in the office of
constable in Beat 4; now, it is therefore
ordered by the undersigned election
commissioners of Grenada county that
said election be held as provided by law
on the day and date above named.
This September 4th, 1912.
o. F. Lawrence,
A. T. Inman,
w. H. johnson,
Election Commissioners for
Grenada County, Miss.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Officers to Hold Election Sept. II.

The commissioners of elections for
Grenada county have appointed the
following named persons to hold the
special election at the various precincts
of the county, Sept. II. The first
named officer at each precinct is to
come for the ballot box and is to be
ticket commissioner and returning Of
ficer:
Grenada-Judges: T W Harper, A
Moreland, Jim Keeton. Clerks: H
Owen, R E E Jones. Bai!itf, j H Horn.
Elliott-Judges: H Bull, W A Nail,
A Olson. Clerks: Eugene Heath, D H
McLain. Bailiff, ? A Horton.
Providence-Judges: c James,
Geo. Chamberlain, D H Tindall. Clerks
] E Carpenter T P Halle. Baiitf, B
P Worsham.
Graysport Judges: J NJ Hudson, J
P McCaslin, H G Anderson. Clerks:
WsB Parker, H Hooker. Bailiff, o
H Perry.
Spears Judges: c L Clark, C NJ An
derson, J n Roberts. Clerks: J n
Provine, T H Aven. Bailiff, w Il Mer-
ritt.
Enon-Judges: w H Mccormick, J F
Horton, Jas. Pritchard. Bailltf, E Will
Jams.
Hardy Judges: L McCracken, c E
Smith, J A Martin. Clerks: Hurd Hor-
ton, 7 G Bowles. Bailff, E W Briscoe.
Pea Ridge-Judges: W B Winter, w
R Baker, A Thomerson, Clerks: "
A Winter, M A Allison. Bailitf, F W
Wright.
Oxberry Judges: B L Harris. w R
| Woolfolf, 7 E Smith. Clerks: H
Staten, w A Baker. Baliff, D EN-
mons.
Holcomb-Judges: D Holcomb,
John Hammonds, S Jayne. Clerks:
DR.. B Farr, D T Gates. Bailiff, c I
Ross.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Bids Wanted

Ordered that the Clerk advertise for
bids, to be received at next regular
meeting of the Board Of Supervisors Of Of
according to plans and specifications
now on fils in Chancery Clerks office:
To build levee in Districts 8 and 4 as
set forth in the petition of J. A. Hay
ward, ct. al.
as set forth in the petition of Fury
For forms for concrete culverts.
To re-hoor Riverdale creek bridge,
Dist. No. 4.
To build bridge over Barksdale creek,
Dist. No. 4.
tract. -.
;ect any and all bids in each case.
Jno. S. King. Clerk.
9-1s-st By Whitfield King, D. Z.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Ndsf For Special Election.

ied by the Board that the fol-
order be passed and given to the
sloners of election of said
", Lawrence, A. L. Inman and
Johnson, election commissioners
slaaa county, Mississippi:
meas, There is a vacancy in the
" circuit clerk of this county,
vacancy in the Office of magis-
% district number five in said
and vacancy in the Office of
ue IN district number four in
cSa!y, the unexpired terms of all
~, a exceed six months. You are
'Ss y commanded to hold an elec-
september II, 1912, in said
y oil the vacancy in the office
= iI ~ clerk, st and in district number
NY. tne vacancy in the Office of
NE, and iE district number four
~ vacancy in the Office of con-
a., lou are commanded to give
,;s ~ oi election provided by law
,vIm such other acts and things
u "sre'o as is provided by the
4 ss,tg y regular session, this the End
|iu..,. A. T. McElwrath,
\ 1 K;,. President.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Dies Suddenly.

Mrs. Ann Bloodworth died at the
home Of her daughter at Hushpuckney
brought here and carried out to the Pea
Ridge burying ground and laid to rest
beside those of her husband, Sunday,
the funeral services being conducted by
Rev. w. R. Cooper of the First Baptist
church.
Mrs. Bloodworth was an aunt of Mrs.
S. T. Tatum and Mr.. J. H. Brown and
had spent much of her time in Grenada
while her son, S. w. Bloodworth. was a
resident here. Until few wears ago
she was resident of Cascilla. She was
a good woman. She is survived by four
sons and two daughters, all of whom
were perfectly devoted to their mother
The Sentinel tenders sympathy.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13

as heads of large enterprises are men
Of great energy. Success today de-
mands health. To all is to fail. 1t is
utter folly for man to endure a weak,
rundown, half-alive condition when
Electric Bitters will put him right on
ms feet IN short order. -Four bottles
did me more real good than any other
medicine l ever took" writes Chas. B.
Allen, Sylvania, Ga. after years of
suffering with rheumatism, liver trou-
bie, stomach disorders and deranged
kidneys, l am again, thanks to Electric
Bitters, sound and well. Try them;
only Soc at all druggists.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Boy Convinced Him.

9e isn't anything to this book
g" said an old horny-handed
70 his son who had Just re-
= from taking the Snort course at
|Ficultural college at Columbia a
Of years ago. "Well, there NAV
father. but all l ask you to do
hme plant twenty acres of corn
fr and handle it as l want to; in
ssntlme we'll handle yours in the
ny II you think that's best"
igood deal of reluctance the old
ll9an agreed to the arrangement.
Eial of 1910 the son averaged Is
y more to the acre on his field
Ne Old gentleman did on his, and
nat DAY to this he has been a
70 the agricultural college. The
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
WEDDING.
|..6st Church Scene Of Beau
|ssddlpq on Wednesday when
.f,heI York Becomes Bride
n Mr.. Spencer S. Bell.

s.dpesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
u1i # there took place at the
.Dst .s.;.t ~ church in this city a beau
aPS,D 9S;nc which was witnessed by
anco,,rse au,ne of friends and ac-
.OS If the contracting parties,
s'fs PeIl II and Miss Ethel York
sa9 ! Pin IN holy bonds of wedlock,
'1 Cooper saying the beauti-
Z T. that made the happy pair
,r,cb was beautifully decorated
ns .seasion. Ferns, lovely flowers,
white bells added to the scene
.nsd to watt a voice of good
4 % %Sappiness from the future.
.Esudants y nd were: Mr.. Ben Ad-
~ man; Messrs. Spencer White,
III Whitfield King and Frank
MS ushers; Misses Dora Adams
s.reie Bell, bridesmaids; Miss
Nh, maid of honor; John Sid
.m mD jr., ring bearer, and Lucille
and Elizabeth Trout, flower
Ms. ]. S. Sharp presided at the
/ assisted by Mrs. R. B. Talbert.
|,srs rendered b Mr.. Bob Port
roorn was born and reared in
being the only son of Mr..
A. S. Bell. At present he is
sber Of the stalwart mercantile
a Stokes & Bell of this city and
.rded as a young man of not only
Email business experience, but as
N knows how to meet the vari-
.nulexities of life which confront
4 nan at times in his career. He
|j.asipg address, is kind, consid-
md obliging and in many re-
4 possesses those peculiar quail
.sfb 20 to make good husbands
wful members of society.
I Bell is a daughter of Mr.. and
York Of this city, who, until about
years ago, were residents of
4. She comes from a family that
||Given their best thought to the
Il their children, hence there is
'rrprise that Mrs. Bell is not only
ming woman, but one of a sweet
itcn and the possessor of all
domestic virtues that go to make
Ne womanhood and are so essen
lae happiness of every Mouse
NJ were many present from a dis
10 attest their interest in the
|nd groom. The presents were
nu and handsome, many of them
|nd exquisite.
ibide and groom left on the first
FOR the north, where they will
their honeymoon, They were
Nd to the train by a large num-
,dmiring friends, who bade them
with showers of good wishes.
Ill be gone perhaps ten days.
Sentinel joins in wishing for Mr..
rs Bell life's richest reward and
nth voyage.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Administrators Notice to Creditors

State of Mississippi, Grenada county.
Chancery court. The undersigned.
having been duly appointed adminstra-
tor OF the estate OF E. M. Ransom. de-
ceased, on the 22nd day of August,
1872, hereby gives notice to all persons
having claims against said estate, to
have same probated and registered
within II months, or they will be for
ever barred. =:
This the 3rd day of Sept, 19l2.E
Geo. P. Ransom,
6sep3t Administrator.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
To Ny FelIow.C Citizens Of The County
Of Grenada.

On account of the early date fixed
for the election, find that it will be
impossible for me to meet all of the
voters; however, l shall see as many
of them as can.
NY deficient eyesight has caused me
to miss seeing quite number of peo-
pie by getting lost. My desire was to
call personally on every one. should
have been pleased if the election for
circuit clerk had been held at same
time of general election in November.
l trust that my friends everywhere
will turn out to the polls and vote.
Cordially,
P. P. Willis.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Card of Thanks.

To every man, woman and child who
ministered so lovingly to the sufferings
of my dear husband and to all who have
sympathized with me so deeply in nv
great distress, | tender my deepest
gratitude and abiding love. May God
bless each one as he alone can and give
to you length of days to continue your
good work of ministering angels in the
Masters cause.
Mrs. Jas. B. Gage.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Special City Election

Ordered that a Special Election be
held on the 2lst day Of September,
1912, for the purpose OF electing an
Alderman to fill q vacancy caused by
the resignation of J. w. Vance.
Tue L. B. James,
City Recorder.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
Special for 10 Days
On Shower Baths.

For the next ten days, beginning on
Sept. IA, we will make the following
cut prices on shower bath outfits:
With rubber curtain, Sl2 90
with duck curtain, 10 90
Grenada Heating & Plumbing Co.
13sep Phone 254
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-09-13
!! City Election

= tSslepy ordered that q special
=, = c,sa aeld in the West ward Of
Sn,st stlGehada Gd county. Mississippi,
Isoo.. ss usy OF September, 1912, for
H. Il v.ea u electing one Alderman
! q iiISssncy caused by the resig-
4 nj hAaioerman a ]. w. Vance.
usy OF September, 1912.
A. s. Bell,
J. p. Broadstreet,
IA !. L. Barnard,
NJ s'A'ssioners for the City Of
The Van Buren press., 1912-06-22

dentials, and, in fact. no credentials
are before il. The motion is there
fore out of order" the statement con.
cluded.
Rosewater then announced he
would rule.
THE chair sustains the point OF
ORDER he said, "and declares the
motion Of Governor Hadley out of or
der. Hadley was standing not ten
feet away.
81 appeal from the decision of the
chair" he shouted.
I'VE don't need one now" said a
man in the gallery
what is the relation of the nation
al committee to the national conven-
tion?" asked Watson.
Robbers" came a shout from the
gallery.
The national committee since
1868" continued Watson, has always
furnished a temporary roll. Chairman
Rosewater is not here as your chair
man. He is simply here as your pre-
siding officer for the time being. He
may only recognize the motion.
81 nominate Elihu Root for tempo
rary chairman"
A storm of applause swept the floor
and galleries at the mention of Roots
name.
Mr.. Watson said Chairman Rosewa-
ter's only other duty in addition to
presenting the name of Elihu Root
was to ask for any other nomination
that might be made, Then the con
vention could select its own chairman
according to custom.
IF Governor Hadley's motion
should prevail where are we?" asked
Watson.
The Van Buren press., 1912-06-22

I'VE cannot sit ana close our ears
to what the American people are say
Ing today continued Governor Had
Icy
"The integrity Of this temporary
roll has been challenged by 10 men
on the national comuittoe nh3ss s:.
natures ! nayo IN nay pscksl saying
that so names ON that roll are Of
delegates not honestly elected In
place Of so delegates who have been
elected by the Republican voters Of
the states and territories"
u do not say that these charges are
true" said lIadlcy but true or false,
Jet us meet them here, Let NJ see
why 10 members OF the committee be.
licye these votes fraudulent and void,
"Just 80 sure ~ you neglect TO
meet that question ana settle honest
ly, the American people VIII say that
you have failed N your duty
I'VE sny that this convention should
not proceed to the regular business
Of this meeting GnlIl II has decided
this question, decided whether these
charges Of corruption are true and
purgod the roll Of This convention Of
those ,raudulontly elected dclcRoloa
Governor Fort had not gone far IN
hls arguments before the crowd be
gan to laugh and mtorrups him with
cries Of "st down.
The Van Buren press., 1912-06-22
PRESIDENT TILLMkN PRAISED
Resignng officer Of University Hon
ared by Board.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Fayetteville The Board OF Irus-
tees of the university has completed
work at the university for while
The board was adjourned to meet at
Little Rock in about two weeks ana
again take up the matter OF selecting
successor to President Tillman. Be-
fore adiournng the following resol'-
tlon was adopted commencing Judge
Tillman.
whereas, President John n, Till-
man Of the University OF Arkansas.
after nm able administration OF seven
years, declines to offer for reelection
and voluntarily retIres from the Of
nce which he has 40 slgnally honored.
Whereas, the members OF the
Board OF Trustees hold President TIL
man In the highest osteem as n man
OF integrity Of character. OF strong
executive ability and OF tlreless on.
ergy In the patriotic performance OF
every duty
Whereas, His administration has
been characterized by substantial
Increase IN the size OF the student
body, woll.marked advance IN stand.
ards OF scholarship, and the enlarge.
mont Of the influence Of the unlyer.
atty In the state and elsewhere.
whereas, He has been faithful and
impartial In tho enforcement OF tho
rules and regulations prescribed by
the Board OF Trustees, and has been
courageous and fair In sustaining his
faculty
"Bo II resolved by tho Board OF
Trustees OF the University Of Arkan.
gas that we hereby tender 20 Prcsi.
dent Tillman our profound apprecIa.
ton Of his faithful and distinguished
services, and M representatives OF
the state " Arkansas, we hereby
express TO him eur Acknowledgement
OF HIS unrcmlttlng toll, hia unsclnsh
and answering devotion IN training
by prccopt and example, the young
men and young women Of Arkansas
to higher Ideals OF citizenship,
Resolved, further, that IN whatever
llnea hla future life may be east, va
Wish FOR him a wolldoaerved reward
and a full measure OF sueeess"
The Van Buren press., 1912-06-22

Someone must make up the temper.
airy roll OF the convention"
When Watson finished his talk,
Chairman Rosewater ruled out OF or
der Hadley's motion TO amend the
temporary roll. The Taft men had
won first blood. There was confusion
and Chairman Rosewaters voice was
scarcely audible.
Immediately he appealed from the
chairmans decision. Watson moved
TO lay it on the table. Both these mo.
tions were declared out Of order and
Chairman Rosewater presented the
name of Elihu Root for temporary
chairman of the convention. In op-
position. Mr.. Cochems of Wisconsin
named Governor McGovern for the
temporary chalrmanship.
Arguments Of the opposing leaders
on the point of order raised when
Roosevelt forces proposed substitution
Of their temporary roll gave the gal
leries plenty Of opportunity for jeer-
ing or cheering comment Interrupt
ions were continuous. As Floor
Leader Watson too. up the debate
against Hadley the Taft forces gave
a great yell Watson called for or
der Then he reviewed Governor
Hadley's proposition and the prece-
dents cited by him.
Let him FIRST answer the prece-
dent of 1864" he said.
THAT was where the convention
prepared it's own temporary roll" in
teriected Hadley.
And Why" shouted Watson. BE
cause there was no national commit
tee in existence
At this retort the Taft delegates
went wild.
The Van Buren press., 1912-06-22

er. Immediately after his expression
OF reverence, however, Developments
came like shots Fl ON a rapd.fre gun,
IIadley, of Missouri, the Roosevelt
floor leader, rose to a question Of in.
formation. He took the platform
amid great cheering,
Watson, Of Indiana, the Taft floor
leader, followed Hadley to the plat.
form.
Barns Of New York, rose to a point
OF order The delegates and spectators
leaned forward expectantly,
In n loud voice Hadley asked If
temporary roll had been prepared,
The Taft floor leader met the query
by raising the point Of order that no
business was in order until the con
vention was organized, cloud cheersO
The chairman ruled that Wat8on's
point was well taken, IIadley said he
asked for Information only Then he
moved that the temporary roll be
amended by removing the names Of
certain delegates and other names
substituted,
However, Watson's point was sus'
tanned, Chairman Rosewator announc'
ed he would give lladlcy twenty min
utea, Governor Fort Of New Jersey
and Governor Deneen Of Illinois were
called to the platform and each side
was given twenty minutes for debate
Of Hadlcy's motion,
Representative Serene y, Payne Of
Now York was summoned TO the stage
by the Taft forces. Az each Of the
champions took the stage n round Of
cheering swept the hall Pennsylyan.
a. New Jersey and California yelled
sidly for the Roosevelt leaders, Gov
lIadloys formal motion NJ antlcipat'
cd waa 10 take from the temporary
roll the names OF the Taft delegates
and substitute tho Roosevelt men In
certain contested states Watson rc.
ncwcd his order before the list was
read,
The point Of order seems TO be well
taken" said Chairman Rosewater,
"6ut II the governor will address him.
self to the point OF order we will hear