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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Is Deeply Grateful

l wish to say to my friends and the
general public that in disposing of my
business on the corner, | do so with
some degree of sadness and regret. for
the reason that have prospered and
the people have been exceedingly kind
to me.
In January, 1900, the firm of Guy &,
Pressgrove opened business. Mr. Guys
health became impaired and purchased
his interest. We started with very lit
tie capital, but | believe | can truth
fully say that there was never a mer-
camille business opened where there
was more honesty and a greater deter
mination TO deserve success by treating
the trade right, 1t has been my ann at
all times to deal fairly and justly and
to make friends of everybody. repeat,
the people have been good to me.
Just word about the coiored people
They have traded largely with me-
Most of them have been very prompt
to pay accounts and feel especially
kind to all of them. would be untrue
to my better nature did | not say to
them that have appreciated very much
their patronage.
| desire to commend my successors il,
tho business-The Wilson Pressprove
Co., to the favorable conside ration of
the public. The firm Ia composed of
good, honest men, who know how to
! conduct an up to-date store, and feel
sure that every possible consideration
will be shown the trade by them, |
commend them to my friends.
shall continue my store. what have
called my annex. where the best in
the millinery line and ladies' ready-to
wear garments will be sold hope my
old friends and customers will not for
get to call on me there.
shall be pleased if those who owe
me on last years accounts will come
forward and settle at once. hope
that | shall not be compelled to call on
any person too urgently.
Respectfully,
K. Pressgrove.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Resolutions.

Whereas, The Rev. w. R. Cooper has
been called to labor in another part of
the Masters vineyard, and has left the
pastorate of this church; therefore,
Resolved. That recognizing the Di-
vine will in the severance of those ties
which have bound US for over two years
to our beloved pastor. we do part from
him with deep regret.
Resolved, That by the uprightness Of
his life, his patience and fidelity in the
discharge ~ his many duties, he has
inspired his people TO nobler aims and
views of life, and has won their love
and confidence; and their earnest pray
ers and best wishes follow him to his
new field of labor.
Resolved, That in parting from him
we are also losing, in his excellent wife,
very dear and cherished friend, one
who has been ever willing to lead US in
every good work, and who has inspired
US with her bright smile and cheerful
disposition; and to the blessings and
tender love of the Father we commend
her with our love and earnest prayers.
Resolved, That the above be pub
lished in the Grenada Sentinel and the
Baptist Record; that copy be given
Brother Cooper, and that the same be
spread on the r.inutes of the church.
J. M. Brown,
J. A. Smith,
w. S. Van Osdel,
Committee.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Harry Nj, Parker's Stock
at Thomas Stable

The Sentinel desires to call the at
tention of stockraisers and those inter-
ested in good stock, to the select car
load of young Percheron mares belong
ing to H. M. Parker, at Thomas liv-
ery stable in Grenada. Mr.. Parker was
reared OF the farm: he studied stock
raising at the A. & M. College and he
should be good judge of brood mares.
Those who have seen his stock place a
verv high estimate on them and state
that they are ar especially fine lot OF
Young mares. The Percheron breed, as
Il well known, is a draft animal, and
many who have used them say they are
superior to the mule. Those who will
likely have to buy either mules OF
horses this season would do well to call
and inspect these mares. The Sentinel
ia advised that the price is remarkably
low. as compared with mules, and II
the stock will do the work OF mules and
are cheaper, besides being brood ami
mails, it would appear to be the bust.
ness-like act to buy them in place OF
mules. Call and see what Mr.. Parker
has.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Mrs. John Harper Dies.

In the demise of Mrs. John Harper,
which occurred at her home in Grenada
on January 2, there passed to the be-
yond quiet, unostentatious mother
who had lived according to the best
lights before her. Unfortunate cir
cumstances in grhood had denied her
many advantages, yet she was devoted
to her home and her only child; daugh
ter almost grown, who survives her,
received the very best motherly care
and training it was possible for her
mother to give her; and who will say
then that the subject of this sketch did
not show more wisdom and leave a
greater legacy than the club woman
who gets herself written about in the
metropolitan press and who wears her
silk gowns and laces?
Mrs. Harper was born and reared in
the western portion of this county. She
was three times married, her first hus-
band being Allen Hood.
Her remains were inferred at Bethel
church burying ground, in the Oxberry
community, the day after her death.
Besides the daughter, she leaves
three brothers and two sisters to mourn
her death. The Sentinel extends sym
pathy to the bereft.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
B. {. Moore Sells DRUG Store

Mr.. B. E. Moore has sold his drug
store to Messrs. j. T. Fatherree and G..
F. Goodwin. The transfer will be made,
the Sentinel is advised, just as soon as
w. E. Hughes can secure successor
for Mr.. Fatherree.
Mr.. Fatherree came to Grenada about
two years ago, an entire stranger, but
has made friends rapidly and is de-
servedly popular. He is skilled drug
pist and those who deal with him may
expect to get the best service and fair
dealing.
Mr.. Goodwin was born and reared in
Grenada and has host of friends; but
he will not give his personal attention
to the business. He will continue on
the road as representative of one OF
the largest shoe houses in the country.
MIR. Moore's many friends will regret
his retiring from business. He is one
of the county's most stalwart citizens;
He is the sole of honor and a man Of
the very best aims and purposes: The
Sentinel learns that it is probable he
will remove to Clarksdale.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
leWiS.Smith.
(From the West Point Leader.)

(From the West Point Leader)
A beautiful wedding occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs j. L. Smith, on
Court street, Dec. 81 at 1890 O'Clock,
when the nuptial knot Was tied uniting
Miss Annye LYDIA Smith and Mr.. Bar
clay Marian Lewis, Rev. Z. S. Lewis
officiating.
Tasteful decorations in green and
white We're used in parlor and hall. A
bower of green foliage studded with
white roses, held the punch table,
where Misses Florence Leslie and Lu-
cile Williams presided. Mrs. Yergan of
New Albany kept the marriage register
Mrs Stuart Carothers. in her own de-
lightful way, sang, Il Love You Tru-
ly," also playing the wedding march
for the entrance of the bridal party.
Little j. l.. Smith and Sales Yergan
led the procession, bearing the ring
nesting in the heart of large chrys-
anthemum. The maid of honor was
Miss Wilson of Kilmichael. in a smart
tailored gown. Miss Smith came down
the stairway on the arm of her brother,
Mr.. j. L. Smith, who gave her in mar
riage. Miss Smith is a willowy bru-
nette, strikingly handsome. She wore
"A stunning tailored suit of blue, with
large picture hat, and carried BRIDES
roses.
Mr.. Lewis was accompanied by his
brother, who served as best man.
A handsome selection of wedding
presents was displayed in the dining
room.
After spending a week in New Or
leans, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis are at home
to their friends at Mrs. Burrous', on
| West Broad street.
p, Mr.. Lewis is connected with the Com
press Company and is highly esteemed
by all his business associates. Mrs.
Lewis is of winning personality and will
make friends readily wherever her lot
may be cast.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
The STATEMENT
OF GRENADA BANK
Deposits of Over Two Million Dollars.
Loans Over Million.
Chancery Clerk

-hancery Clerk elsewhere in
80 .ne statement OF Grenada
Bank issued Dec 81. The reader will see
that the total deposits amount to ST.
800, 060 30, which would require one in
dividual, were he to count at the rate
of one every second and work eight
hours per Gay, over three months, ex-
cluding the Sundays, to count it. This
is a whole lot of money and shows that
very large number of people have
confidence in the officers and managers
of the bank and are customers of the
same. The total loans at present are
over one and one half millions and the
surplus and profits slightly in excess of
one hundred and thirty thousand dol
lars. Indeed, the showing is highly
creditabe one. The bank has had
most remark able career. Its success
shows what "everlastngly at it" will
do. Had it not already been done, there's
hardly one man in a thousand who
would say that an institution of such
magnitude could be built up IN a small
town like Grenada. But it has been
done, and, best of all, keeps growing
The management state that the year
1912 was the most PROSPEROUS IN the
history of the bank. Those who have
stock in the bank are to be congratula-
ted and the president and I'll his cola
borers deserve the very highest com
mendation for the success attained
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
co.
Succeeds R. Pressgrove in Mercan.
tile Business.

According to previous announcement,
MIR. Pressgrove retires from business
on the corner and is succeeded by the
firm of Wilson, Rressgrove Co.
one OF the leading factors IN the firm
is Mr. W. W. Wilson, who has been
with X. Pressgrove since October |.
He came to Grenada with the very fin
est sort of record behind him and has
maintained it since being here. He has
had considerable experience in mer-
chandizing and is regarded as an up-to-
date, husting business man and the
public may rely upon it that he will be
a progressive factor in the business.
His brother, j. c. Wilson, has anite
large interest in the store. He is well
known to the people Of Grenada and
this trade territory and it is not put
ting it too strongly to say that every
body regards Jack Wilson as the sole
of honor and a wide-awake business
man. He came to Grenada when a
mere boy, without friends and without
money, and went to work at the tin
uer's trade. He made good and has
gradually risen in the esteem of the
business world until now he is travelling
for one of the largest sash and door
manufacturing plants in the country.
Not only is Jack alive to business, but
he is ready for any good work that
will promote the cause of christianity.
Of course he would be glad to have his
friends remember the firm,
The junior member Of the establish
ment is Mr.. John Pressgrove. He is a
Tallahatchie-reared young man. He
came to Grenada about six years ago.
He Is every inch reliable man, an
ob;iging gentleman and one of correct
business habits. He enjoys the conf
dence of the public to d marked de-
gree and will no doubt prove to BIZ d
very important addition to the busl'
ness.
The new firm will continue to handle
about the same class of goods as car
ried by Mr.. r. Pressgrove, and they
promise the public honest prices and
fair treatment; and the Sentinel be
lieves they mean to do what they say.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
DR.. ROWAN VISITS GRENADA.
Critises Markets and Otter unSanitary Places.

DR.. W. H. Rowan, chief sanitary in
spector for the state board Of health,
was in Grenada on his second trip last
week. In d written statement to the
Sentinel the Doctor said: II found
many places in the town much i'm
proved. The markets are still below
par; one was found III d fltliy .~epdi-
ton throughout, and the other had ah
open privy in the screened enclosure.
Zone bakery was found with an ope n
toilet within few feet of where bread
is being handled
Criticism was made of several gro
cery stores for their method of handling
fruit and. fish. The Doctor was emphat-
ic in talking to representative of this
paper as opposing families occupying as
residences a part of fruit stores and
restaurants, and there are few people
in Grenada that will not agree with
him on this point.
DR.. Rowan said "if Grenada is to hold
her place as leader in sanitation,
mark ed Improvement must be made
lin regard to places already cited. and
that prosecutions will begin soon
against those who are failing to COM
ply with regulations.
DR., A. e. Campbell of Chicago, chief
sanitary officer Of the l. c. railroad,
made tt. rounds in Grenada with DR..
Rowan. Dr. Campbell states that if
people had been knowing the filth that
was in water coolers on trains, they
would have drank less water. He is
giving special attention tn the cleanli,
ness Of coaches. The Sentinel is glad
DR.. Rowan came to Grenada and i:
pleased that he is speaking so plainly
about conditions.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
An Evening With Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffa.

On New Years evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. W.'B. Hoffa threw open their at
tractive horile on Main street to their
hosts of friends the guests of honor
Seing Mrs. M. D. L. Martin and Mrs.
Hubert G. Plunkett of houston, Texas.
The n9use was most beautifully and
artistically decorated for the occasion.
III each room and every nook the skill
and charm IF the accomplished hostess
was impressed upon the guest. In the
living room Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffa, Mrs.
Hoffa's mother, Mrs. Cloud, and the
guests of honor greeted the friends
VINO so graciously responded to this
opts*tunity Of wishing them most
happy and prosperous new year. In
this rots% Mrs. r. B. Townes. Mrs. R..
Jones, Nf. and Mrs. j. T. Thomas.
Mrs. Austi,V and Judge and Mrs. Nc
Lean, presidSl.'
The guests wIste next carried into the
sun parlor, wherS poinsettia, jackson
vine and the happy Christmas colors
greeted and gladdenea! the eye. The
table, over which was e'ispended an ex-
quisite wreath in green and red. was
presided over by Misses Dora Adams
and Roberta Dubard. Coffee, chocolate,
sandwiches and bon bons refreshed the
guests, while Mr.. and Mrs. B. g. Dun
cen, Mrs. Sidney Sharp, t.iss' Lida
Owen, Misses Bessie Young and Mary
Moody and Mrs. A. C. Leigh contin'ied
to dispense the hospitality of the even.
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Moody and Mr.. and
Mrs. K. W. Sharp next carried the
guests into the pur ch room, which was
delicately decorated in. pink roses. Mis-
ses Doak and Duncan served delicious
punch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffa truly proved
themselves to be delightful as host and
hostess. No home in Grenada dispens-
es more charming Southern hospitality
than this one, and Mr. and Mrs. Hof.
| fa's friends wish them the greatest
happiness and joy throughout the COM
! ipg year.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Rev. W. W. PinSOn Here.

Rev. w. w. Pinson, who is engaged
in furthering the work of the anti
saloon league in this state and a part of
the time playing detective, was in Gre
hada ma sunday tho F tine mResnIg
and that night delivered a lecture at
the Methodist church. He was greeted
with good sized audiences and was in
teresting in what he said. He seems
deeply in earnest in fighting the whisky
trade and has undoubtedly proven to
be thorn in the flesh of the blind tiger
vendor at many places. Mr.. Pinson is
outlagainst saloons on the theory that
while you have them whipped keep
them that way.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Silver Chest Awarded.

The silver chest promised as premi-
um at Semmes' drug store was award
ed to j. H. Owen Christmas morning
ticket 300 being the lucky one. Inter
est in the contest was spirited and the
Second Glass Drug Store was wei
pleased with the results which came tc
it from the award. 1t is the custom
of this store to give away some hand
some premium every Christmas, which
seems to be duly appreciated by the
trade.
Note: The above should have ap
peared last week, but was overlook ed
Ed.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Miss Bell COmplimented.

Among the most enjoyable festivities
of last week was the dinner party given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes Sanders on
Monday evening complimentary to Miss
Marcie Bell of Grenada. Mrs. Sanders
used in her spacious rooms the true
decoration, holly, with its crimson ber-
ries nesting among the green leaves,
and pearly mistletoe, thus making it a
scene of beauty. In the dining room
the handsomely appointed table wa:
covered in rich cluny, with exquisite
place cards. Covers were laid fol
twelve, and a delicious seven-courst
menu was served. - Kosciusco Star
Ledger.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Mules and Horses for Sale

While there are not many mules and
horses being bought just yet, 1nman &
Moreland have brought some of the
best Tennessee mules to this market so
that they may be ready to accommo-
date their friends and the public gener-
ally whenever they desire to purchase.
These gentlemen insist that buyers will
find it to their interest to visit them be-
fore making any purchases.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
A Public Reception.

The public are cordially invited to at
tend reception to be given to the di-
rectors and officers of the Grenada
Bank and Branch Banks, in the direc-
tors rooms of the Grenada Bank next
Monday January 13, from ll:l5 O.
clock a. m. to o'clock p. m. At IL :35
o'clock Rabbi w. H. Fineschriber OF
Memphis will deliver lecture.
The Grenada Bank.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
viii Build Concrete CuIvertS.

The city council no doubt made a
wise move in purchasing patented, ad-
Unstable cores on which to build con-
crete culverts. As the Sentinel under
stands, the concrete is not only more
lasting than the stone, but is much
cheaper. A sample piece of construc-
ton work was recently done on drain
near the north end Of Line street and
the lob looks like it is almost perfect.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Recital at Methodist Church.

On Friday evening at 8 o'clock the
choir of the Methodist church will give
a recital. An attractive program has
been arranged, consisting OF anthems,
solos and duets. The friends OF the
church are cordially invited to be pres
.ent. A silver offering viii. be taken.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-01-10
Real Estate Near
Corporate Limits

/ wish to announce to the public that
have few blocks of very desirable
real estate just outside the corporate
limits of Grenada which | desire to sell.
c. c. Provine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-05
BOILING DOWN INDICTMENTS.

There are some Progressive citizens in New York One of them is James C. Cropsey, district attorney for Kings county, who has adopted a six ty-word indictment for murder in the first degree, which takes the place of the old form which contained nine hundred words. The new 1ndictm ent reads as follows:
 The grand jury of the county of Kings by this indictment accuse the defendant of the crime of murder in the first degree committed as follows:
 The defendant on Oct 15, 1909, in the county of Kings, wi1lfu11y, felon- iously, and of malice aforethougnt shot Peter Smith with 8 revolver, thereby inf1icting injuries of which he died on Oct. IS. 1909.
 The old form is the familiar one used in nearly all cities of the coun- try. It has number of '1egaP' e1c- pressions and terms such as ''said," aforesaid, g 'in the year of our Lord,' ''in and upon one,'' ''willfully, design edly, preIneditatedly, fe1oniously and from deliberate and premeditated design to effect the death of said,'' then and there," a number of oth- the judges and lawyers dispense with the reading of the charges in court sessions whenever possible.
 It would be a great saving to the state if these short forms in legal pa- pers were adopted throughout Con necticut.-Waterbur Republican.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-05
RIBOT IS URGED TO
 HEAD FRENCH CABINET

Paris, Dec. 5-The Ministerial cris- is is step nearer settlement. Presi- dent Poincare, after consultations with MT. CafIlaux, leader of the radf- calls; Emile Almond, president of the Finance Committee of the Senate, and others, principally on the financial as- pect of the situation, requested Felix Ribot, formerly Premier, to under take the task of forming & composite ministry acceptable to all groups of republicans.
 MT. Ribot at first declined, plead ing i'll health, but finally consented to consider the matter and give his answer after he had consulted with his friends. Parliamentary circles however, doubt that he will accept.
 In the event that he definitely de- clines, it is probable that MT. Dou- mergue, formerly Minister of Com merce, will be asked, as he is gen orally considered the most capable of forming the required type of Cabi- net
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-05
CHRISTMAS AT THE
 POSTOFFTCE NEWS STORE

Writing paper is always needed. It is 8 simple matter to find correct sta tonery. Go to the P. O. News Store II Arcade and select from the Eaton, Crane and Pike writing paper, which for daintfness, texture, finish and va riety, is second to none This famous make of paper is represented in va red styles suitable for Christmas gifts for different persons. Cranes Linen Lawn paper now so popular, is also shown in attractive holiday boxes The dnnumera,bIe Christmas greeting cards, booklets and folders prettily illustrated, carry well worded good wishes. 1914 calendars in new designs and sincerely expressed Christmas letters are among the many articles suitable for the holiday season, at the P. O.. News Store, number Il, a few steps from the Main street entrance to the Arcade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-05
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editor Evening Farmer, Sir: Through the efforts of David Miller and ex-aldernan John D. Lyddy, an electric light has been recently placed in Winter Street. It was greatly needed and the residents of this street appreciate very deeply what these gentlemen have done. I desire in this public manner to express my thanks to them and believe I voice the senti- ments of all those who use this thor oughfare.
 Yours sincerely,
 JOHN EVANS,
 Winter Street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-05

The Board of Education of New York city has Just secured an appro- prtation of $79,0OO with which to op- crate during the coming year after school play centers in 163 of it's school buildings. Each of these play centers will accommodate from 250 to $50 school children. The school yard and the school gymnasium will be used for this purpose, and will re- main open from 3:30 to 5:30 D. n. Tne expenses consists of $2.5O for the director of the center and $1.OO per session for extra janitor service, mak- ing a total of $3.5O for an afternoon center accomm odating approximately 300 children, or about l 1-6 cents per child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-05
Notice

connuctlng busfness aE the aaEas Oll sOc0uOn. corner of Main end John Sreets. FtdgepOrE. Conn, and Dl Private Rank haa 6een erfnhIial1sG GDere continuously. We have FeDeive4 Hno SI1 paid out on demand without I0~ sAce millions of dollars of mooney de- PosHIe0 with u@ and we CUut2muS GD nSSceive n1cney gubjecG Co GgDO@1 91E-l S1Heck at G1gRlE. on which Wo nlopg e0 each account monthly. we sOlicil ene Accounts of individuals. b1slnea AaeAas hnIa and corporations, u10 a4 NnO want @ bank account where ll98 G~n deposit money, cEaec<s oE or@ahls Ann leave 1t Ror one day1Sne week olll month OF one year. and draw AEGgFeNl on it for amy time fG ia ReRe with lls We give Co tho business OWE eaFeLn4 personal attention as fine OldelG hRl4 VI private bankers i'm Gnls gEae8
 T. L. WATSON &sCO.