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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
Former Grenada COuntian Dies.

Many of the older citizens of this
county remember Mr.. James p. Hamil-
ton who lived near what is now Dubard
for a number Of years. Mr.. Hamilton
passed to the world beyond at his home
in Whitewright, Texas, Sept. %. He
had passed the four score mark. He
moved from this county to Texas near
ly thirty-five years ago. Mr.. Hamil-
ton was highly esteemed as a citizen of
this county and he and the writer S
father were close friends. He was a
solid, substantial character and pos
sessed all the elements of the true man,
the good neighbor and the kind and
thoughtful friend. He could be abso-
lutely relied upon when he gave his
word. He lived with his widowed sis
ter. Mrs. Mary Melton, and was kind
and considerate of her several children
and looked after her affairs as carefully
as he did his own. He was closely re-
lated to the Hamitons of Carroll coun-
ty, both of whom were sheriff of that
county. Such men as Mr.. Hamilton
render to the world an incalculable
service.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
Morris Packing Go. VIII
Buy 1000 Bales.

Mr.. \. T. McElwrath advises The
Sentinel that the Morris Packing Co.,
of East st. Louis, have Joined the
"Buy-a-Bale" movement and that they
will purchase 1000 bales Of distressed
cotton. As an evidence OF their good
intentions, they sent Mr.. McElwrath.
their representative in this territory,
their check for $50 and authorized him
to buy bale of cotton The interest
of this company in the cotton situation
shows how far-reaching the Buy a
Bale" movement is. This company
does large business in the South and
they are reciprocatng courtesies and
business favors, all Of which is very
much to their credit.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
BlOunt Will Speak at Elliott.

Mr.. J. A. Blount has been invited and
accented an invitation to make an ad-
dress at the opening of the public
school in Elliott next Monday on "con-
solidation of schools" Mr.. Blount's
long experience in the school room
Qualities him most admirably to intelli-
gently discuss this important subject,
a subject that is interesting some of
the most progressive school communi-
ties in the State and one that should
receive the attention of number of
communities in Grenada county. Mr..
Blount came right out of the school
room to Grenada and is thoroughly i'm
bued with the idea of betterment of
the public school system.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02

For Rent. Two or three furnished
rooms. Apply at 624 Levee street.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
PRESSGR0VFS' ANNEX
HAS FALL OPENING.
The Latest STYLES Shown. Hats and
Ladies' Suits. Prevailing Color.

On Friday and SATURDAY of a-t week
Pre~sgroye'- Annex put or display
Dame Fashion attest thought n tal.
and winter hats and accessories. Where
the climax has been reached and the
toDmost crest attained il would seen
that il would be worse than idle 10 at
tempt an opening that would compare
with those given in the past by firm
whose popularity is only exceeded BY
the thought exercised in pleasing their
friends and endeavors TO give values
exceeded by no one. But this one was
fully up to the best. The decorations
harmonized most perfectly and it ap-
peared that the hand that placed Tins
here and that yonder was one that
commbined charm and beauty with
strength and stability as eN4uisltely
and perfectly as it is possible to do
The eye could but desire TO inger upon
every object as the mind reveled IN the
beauty and eXqulsitenesS of all to b.
seen. The hats We're there, the ribbons
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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
A Correction.

Our attention has been called to an
error made in The Sentinel of Sept. Is
in making mention Of the vote Judge
Teat and Hon H. H. Rodgers received
in their respective towns. We stated
that Judge Teat defeated Rodgers at his
home box. The statement was based
upon the vote as given in The Winston
County journal of date Sept. II, pa
per that supported Mr. Rodgers, and
we had a right to assume that the tig-
ures We're correct. The vote as publish
ed showed a majority of five votes in
the town of Louisville for Judge Teat,
but we are now advised that the vote
was in fact majority of five for Rod
gers. 80 mote it be-"
By the Editor.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
Miss Gays Millinery Opening.

This well known establishment met
every expectation of those interested
in millinery and the latest modes and
styles on Friday of last week when the
Fall Opening" was given. The dis
play elected most favorable comment.
The hat for the modest purchaser was
there as we'll as for those with lavish
purse and indeed the perfection in trim
mings and tastes seemed to have been
attained. One can undoubtedly see
fashions latest output at this store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
The farmers Meeting Saturday.

Editor Sentinel
Since your last issue We have sue
ceeded in getting the banks, business
men and the farmers of the county to
have a representative to give us short
talks before our meeting to be held at
the court house in Grenada, October >.
at $50 a. m, and at this meeting we
would be glad to hear from any one
present who wishes to give US their
opinion as to how to handle the present
crop, and any suggestion as to the fu-
ture crop. We hope everyone will be
present and take part.
Yours truly,
&. + Goza.
j. ?. Brooks.
V. A. Bridgers,
j. w. Wood, ct al.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
Valier 4 Spies Of ST.
Louis BUYING Cotton.

Waller 4 Spies. the makers of "Dain-
ty" flour are putting their shoulder to
the wheel to make the "Buya- Bale -
movemement go in the South and are
ms tructing their representatives in the
various sections of the South to buy
a bale of distressed cotton. They for
warded a check to Mr.. McElwrath,
their representative in North Missis
sippi. with instructions to purchase a
bale at Grenada. which he did. These
splendid people and their interest in the
cotton situation at this time can but
appeal to the better sentiment of all
interested in cotton.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
"Man-Afraid. of -HiS.JOb.

Governor Brewer has just returned
from trip outside of the state and
calmly admits that he went away Sc
cretly so that Lieut.. Governor Bilbo
would not find it out and squat on his
job. " The executive added he gave
out the impression he was going to visit
the convict farms but took train for
Washington and even then, not feeling
sure but Bilbo might get wise kept
in touch with his office by telegraph, so
he could hurry back in a moment of
danger.
At first one is inclined to laugh over
the entire matter The idea of our
governor sneaking away like naughty
boy and then attending cotton confer
ence, is humorous, to some extent.
Then we weigh his words and his action
and the smile disappears.
Friends of Blbo will tell you the pre-
cautions of Brewer were foolish, that
the lieutenant governor could exercise
the functions and duties as well as the
chief. They will add the whole is
nothing more than political play.
Now, Just wait moment. On pre-
vious occasions when Gov. Brewer did
leave the state what happened? Did
not Mr.. Bilbo. with whoop of joy,
/ land in the executive chair with speed.
alacrity, swiftness and sureness? Did
you ever hear of the pardons he would
grant and his quoted announcement
later that he would free so and so as
soon as Brewer took another trip?
No wonder we allude to Mississippi
politics both as joke and as a mighty
serious matter. They make good read
ing matter out of the state but mighty
poor advertising matter. We are ridi-
culed and laughed at, held up as an eX-
ample of what red-hot factionai>m
will do. Our name is a similie for all
that is reactionary in politics too.
The News is not disposed to blame
Brewer for his anxiety to keep Blbo ii
ignorance of his departure. We do moi
think Theo. is qualified to conduct the
affairs of the office, especially not al
this time. Nor any other time, either
Many will differ with us on this point,
bat they do so forgetting the past OF
the man in question.
Is it any wonder we are pleading fol
a change, forgetting of the factiona
lines and strengthening of the chord:
: of good citizenship, progressiveness anC
state betterment? Is it any wonder
that we point out Rough House Rel
) ly" as the only means toward that end
Some of you will not believe, will no
: say that Bilbo has erected his pedesta
, on sand of public opinion, not rock
His fall will be quicker than his rise
And the day is not far distant when tn
! Reilly wave will strike that same sand
+ wash it away with all the sins it illus
trates. This might be termed pre-
= dection but is as ''sure as death. -
Natchez News.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
Letter of Gratitude.
louisville. Miss. Sept. 25.

Louisville, Miss, Sept. 25, IA.
To the People of the Fifth Judicial
District:
Language is inadequate to express
my profound appreciation and gratitude
for the votes of those who voted for
me and elected me on the Sth day of
September Circuit Judge of this dis
trict. And to those who voted against
me, / desire to say that | have nothing
but the kindest feelings, and in the
future they will find me fair and
square. administering evendanded JUS
tice to all.
With appreciation and gratitude to
all, beg to remain. Yours truly,
H. H. RODGERS.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
HOlCOmb Organizes.

The farmers and merchants of Hol-
comb held their second meeting Tues
day and perfected a permanent organ
ization under the head Of The Co
operative Association, of which NJ. d.
Brett was made president, B. S. Elliott
vice president and r. d. Williams sec
retary. There were about one hunered
present and all pledged themselves to
the spirit of dversifcation and stock
raising.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
BREWER BEFORE WASH
NGTON CONVENTION.
His Views On Financing Cotton. No
legislative Session.

To representative of the daily press
at Jackson Monday. Gov. Brewer, who
was Just back from Washington. said
in reply to the interrogations of the
newspaper man:
Il attended the meeting of Cover
nors and Representatives in Washing
ton and appeared before the Committee
on Banking and Currency. There were
present several governors of different
cotton states, and representatives of
the Farmers Union from every cotton
raising state and many other states,
and many speeches were made to the
committee.
81 was the last speaker of the day.
| urged upon the committee that Con-
gress was in session and if they wanted
to help the Southern cotton farmer, the
way was PLAIN. safe and reasonable.
That all we needed was desire on the
part of the members of Congress.
THE chairman asked me to outline
the way, and said You cannot do
this by giving the farmers short loan,
not exceeding four months, but if you
will by resolution simply instruct the
Secretary of the Treasury to first re-
ouire Southern cotton farm ers to place
his bale in the warehouse, get receipt
for it and have it insured against loss
or damage and then loan the farmer an
amount less than the cost of raising
YOU will do it.
d" This is perfectly safe loan. Let
him have it at low rate of interest,
saw per cent for u months, with the
privilege of paying off the loan at any
time he desires to sell the cotton.
IF you will do this, the way is
plain, safe and practical point it out to
me. Where is it,
Zone member of the Committee sad;
Governor, don't you think 1t Is dan
gerous precedent to set for the govern
ment to loan money to individuals Oh
any particular enterprise!
II replied: The government Thought
it safe to loan J. P. Morgan $39, 900, OOt
in 1907 to relieve the distressed stock
exchange. They thought it safe to loar
the farmers millions OF dollars Tor irri
CATION projects in the arid lands of the
West. and is now spending millions O
dollars in Alaska for the development
of the country. Why not in times o
war relieve the distressed cotton OF th'
Southern cotton farmer who is produc
ing the wealth of the country, holding
the balance of trade to the Unlte'
States aud clothing the world?
How about calling the Legislature
in extraordinary session to pass ia'
curtailing the cotton crop OF mex
year?" was asked the Governor.
81 do not think this practical and
would not be desirable unless all OF IN
cotton-growing states would concur
said the Governor, land | am advise
by the Governors of two of the larges
cotton-growing states that they do nc
intend to call their Legislature III
session."
Continuing, the Governor said, wit
smile:
Having had some experience VIII
this Legislature on financial and econ
mical matters, they will not be cail'
together except we have an invasion
foreign foe, and they would nave
begin invading then before l made Il
call"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
Some Thoughts About EduCatiOn.

All the processes Of education, all
the things it does or requires. should be-
practical and scientific.
The call of the New Age is call to
the practical and useful and the re
sponse of the new education to the call
of this New Age must give a new free
dom m-democracy everyWher-
The common things Of this world are
the things which require uncommon
ability and uncommon training TO handle
for the common good.
The new education has for Its ideal
and for its accomplishment for its
ideals are attainable not the mastery
of books. or even of subjects, but the
complete control or self-hood in its re-
lation to the world-the doing of things
for the betterment of humanity.
Education then, is the development
of self in the direction of practical
utilities the evolution of sef-hood in
report with all environs.
The brain, the hand. the organic
quality of the educationally involved
self hood are changed from condition
of unadaptation to one of perfect adap-
tation to present environs. The world
was made for man, and as the individ-
ual man becomes more and more human
and all educated men are human-he
/ fits better and better into his environs,
and hence with less and less friction.
So. also, as society and the state en-
vove toward adaptation, there Is less
and less friction.
War is the heighth is unalapta-ion.
the perfection of social and personal
friction and the product OF minds olt of
harmony with environment. Its weap-
ons are the most perfect machinery ina,
can be devised for the introduction into
the human body. ana into the artistic
work OF miro and body. of such foreign
and unadapted substances as. by tr.c-
ton. to tear and rend and destroy.
Education is the perfection OF aian-
tation to environ, and Is completely an
tagonistic to war Unfortunately there
is left in our schools certain remnant,
! of barbarism which tend to destruction
-militarsm and long confinement
; Many of our schools bear close resem
bance to prisons, and require militia
rism to control the unwilling subjects.
Germany lays claim to having al
educated people. The claim is falls
one. That country has taught material
ism and militarism for years and th'
result is social friction and war. Ha'
she not taught war she could not hay
; war. Train up a child in the war. h
) would go-and the way you would hay'
him go-and when he is old he woul
surely go in that way.
Let us hope that when the storm nov
2 raging is over there will be a ney
= thought bringing a new education on
r of which will envolve new freedom
t and new curriculum in which the
= will learn war no more but the etfor
? will be to spread the new education o
democracy. G. T. HowERToN,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02
Your Eyes Oct. 9th.

DIR. Byron T. Mitchell, the noted eye
specialist will be at Grenada Hotel Oct.
9Th for the entire day. If you or your
children are suffering with your eyes
see him.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-10-02

We desire to rent good piano for 4
months. Mrs. K. V. Pearson.
lO-2-2t. Phone 23s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-11
Charlie, Bessie and Robert
in an Easter Hunt - BY
May Belgard

1t was Easter and Charlie and Bess
and Robert were going to hide eggs.
Bess had whole nest full of eggs and
they were in the haymow Charlie
had his in the big straw stack and Rob-
ert had his hid in the other side of
the straw stack, but he did not know
that Charlie had his eggs hid on the
other side Of the stack. The first thing
in the morning the three children were.
out hunting each others eggs. Robert
went up into the haymow the day be.
fore and saw Bessie's eggs. but he lad
not found Charles eggs yet. They
went and looked every where for Char
lies when finally Robert happened to
spy Charles in the straw stack. Then
he shouted to Bess and Charlie who
were hunting his eggs, and told them
that he had found Charities eggs. Char
lie said that he had not found them
and would not believe it until Robert
showed him. Then he ran into the
barr for Bessie's eggs. He soon came
out of the haymow with them in his
cap did you find my eggs?" said
Bessie. EYES," said Robert and he
went to get Charles while Charlie had
found his. 1--WE got the most" said
Robert "And I've got some though,
said Charlie and of they ran to tell.
their mother about 1t.
May Belgard, Age IL
Agency, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-11
Hazel Wiley Tells of Last
Easter Evening, a
Stormy One.

Dear Juniors: l will tell you about
my Easter Sunday last Easter.
We were going to have an Easter
program at Sunday school Easter even
ing I got up early Easter Sunday
morning and got all ready for Sunday
school and went. After Sunday school
was over all that were in the Easter
program stayed and practiced their
parts, so | had to stay because was
in the program.
Then l went home and ate my din
ner and went to league. We had Jun
Tor league going on then and | was the
secretary Of the league.
After league was over and had not
already got home yet, it began to thun-
der and lightning so hurried and got
home before it began to rain.
had not been home very long until
the first big drops of sleet and rain be-
gan to fall very hard.
1t rained and sleeted about an hour
then quit and the sun came out and
shone very bright.
Little brother and wen that
night to the program together. There
was a very large crowd there that
night although it looked very much
like rain. 1t rained and Numbered
and lightning all night that night.
Well I will bring my story to close.
Hazel Wiley
Douds-LeandO, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-11
Egg Hunting - BY Beatrice
Pack

About six years ago when Rev. I'm
derwood was minister of the South
Ottumwa Baptist church he decided to
have an Easter egg hunt for the child
rem He had about six hundred eggs
hard boiled and colored different col.
ors. We were to meet at the church
on Saturday before Easter at $3.50.
He lined us up in couples, putting the
smaller children In front and the larg-
er ones in the back. There were two
large trees in the front yard, one on
each side of the walk, and he had a
whole lot of eggs put around the trunk
of the trees. These were for the small
children. The older ones had to hunt
for them. Those who found the most
and least received prizes. We had
fine time.
The next year we had another egg
hunt but these were candy eggs and
were not as good as the hens eggs.
Beatrice J.. Pack, Age 8.
1926 East Main St
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-11

been saving and thought he'd better
change the subject SO he said to the
boys:
What will we do about eating din
ner; shall we take a lunch with us?''
What do you mean?" asked Jim.
You're always talking about eating.
Well go back home at half past one
that's when my folks will just be eat
ing, so we will be in on it, without
taking a lunch with us-but, say, let's
count up how many eggs we have
saved" and so saying, he began at the
biggest of the boys and asked them
how many they had saved. When he
came to Robert he was answered with
gruff Had bad luck" and that was
all he would say.
On Sunday at o'clock they met at
Billy Russell's home and soon started
to the woods. where they. We're to have
their good time.
They built Il fire and cooked as many
eggs as they could eat. They didn't do
what their younger sisters did at home
that very same time-color Easter
eggs. e."
At 1 o'clock Robert said he'd like to
go home and get something more to
eat than eggs, so a little while after
ward they went home. Before doing
so. however, one of the boys, not for
getting why we celebrate Easter, told
in as good a manner as he knew how,
of the death Of Christ as he had told of
his birth at their party the last
Christmas.
Johnny Skirvin, age 8,
A rancv Iowa r No
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-11
An Easter Lily, Jack, and
MIR. White = By Pauline
Farrell

In poorly furnished room on Tay.
Tor street in Portland, there sat little
girl. of about thirteen years.
She had been crippled some years
before and was in chair with crutch
and cane beside her.
She was a dark beauty, with true
blue eyes. She was weak as she had
the cares Of the house ever since her
mother died, when she was a little
girl. Her name was Lily West and
she had brother three years her
senior, whose name was Jack West.
One Saturday morning Lily asked
Jack if he could buy her an Easter
Lily as the next day was Easter. Jack
said he hadn't enough money and he
heaved sigh as he closed the door.
That noon Jack found Lily crying
the cause of which Jack found out
was because she couldn't have a
lily.
That evening Jack stopped in at a
beautiful florists He emptied his
pockets for lovely lily bud. The
owner, whose name was Mr.. White
happened into the shop just as Jack
emptied his pockets. He went up and
spoke to the boy noticing his appear
ance, and when hearing Jack tell about
their trouble he offered to help them,
Jack eagerly accepted on his sisters
account so arrangements were made.
The next day Mr.. White took Jack,
Lily, and Lily's flower away in his
automobile Later the doctor operated
on Lily and she came out all right.
Mr. White soon after sent them to
school.
When Lily came home she was very
beautiful and very soon Mr.. White
adopted her as his daughter and called
her his Easter Lily
Pauline Farrell, age IS.
124 West Fifth ST., Ottumwa, la
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-11
Why Easter Is Celebrated
BY Vida Kramer

Many years ago when Christ lived
here on earth the Pharisees hated him.
They tried every way to get chance
to kill him. At last they seized him
and took him to Plate. They accused
him of many things. But PLATE found
no fault with him and would have set
him free but he feared the people. So
he turned him over to them and al
lowed them to cruelty him. After he
was dead Joseph took his body and
laid it in a tomb and rolled a stone
in front of the door of the sepulcher.
The next day was the Sabbath and
they did not visit it. But early the
next morning Mary Magdalene, Mary
the mother of James and Salome took
sweet spices to annoint him. When
they reached the sepulcher it was open
and Christ was gone. An angel was
sitting by the door. They We're very
much frightened and turned to flee.
But the angel said "Do not fear,
Christ has risen,' They were no longer
afraid, and ran to tell the disciples. 1t
vas true Christ had risen and lived
among them forty days before he as
cended into heaven. So we keep
Easter in remembrance of the day
when Christ arose from the dead
Showing that we too will live again.
Vida Kramer, Age 10
Sigournel Iowa.