The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-17

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tanned. 1t is believed that his mind Is
affected and that he will be unable to
inform others of his condition, owing
to a defect in his speech. He was last
heard of in Holly Springs.
Winona.-Dr. B. F. Wards many
friends throughout the state will re-
greet to learn of his recent serious in.
Jury. Some two months ago he fell
and crushed his arm at the shoulder.
He had about gotten over that fall
when on returning from a picture
show he stepped off the pavement.
fell and crushed his leg at hip joint.
Yazoo City.-The work Of auditing
the city's books has been completed,
and a report made to the board of
mayor and aldermen. The audit, it is
claimed, developed a shortage in the
books of City Clerk H. w. McCor-
mick Of about $1,000. His resigna-
ton was asked for and E. G. Olden.
late bookkeeper at the Producers
Cotton Oil Company, was elected city
clerk in his place.
Louisville.-The citizens OF Mineral
Springs community have organized a
live stock association at the ~organiza-
ton meeting. T. v. Jones delivered a
splendid lecture on his twenty years.
experience in the hog business. 1t was
interesting to the farmers. l.. L. Will
son was elected president and M. P.
Jones, secretary. The purpose of the
organization Is to sell what is raised
through cooperation sc as to get a
better price.
Magnolia.-A young white man ho>
boing his way to New Orleans, was
killed by a train while asleep on the
track at the south yard switch in
McComb. He was with Harry &C.
Donald, a printer, who was making
his way with a companion from Mem
phis to New Orleans. Both fell
asleep and the head Of the dead man
was resting on the rail. He was
struck by northbound passenger train
| No. 2 and instantly killed.
West Point.-Sitting on the front
porch Of their home, members OF the
family of T. E. Higdon famed them
| selves and remarked at the surpris'
ing heat Of the night. For a hall
hour they famed while the air grew
warmer. While they were thus en-
gagged, neighbors dushed over to tne
house and informed them the house
had been afire for some time. The
blaze had gained such a Roadway tina
Falkner.-When one-half mile north
OF Falkner, the southbound mail train
struck and killed Marvin Smith, a
farmer, about 40 years Of age. With
several companions, Mr.. Smith had
been out all night on a coon hunt
The party passed the Smith home
some time after daylight. and Mr.
Smith told his wife and children hi
was going to Falkner. Later his body
was found by a passerby. His skull
was crushed in two places. He
leaves a widow and five children.
;Aberdeen.-Maj. s. A. Jonas, editor
of the Aberdeen Examiner, died al
his home here Sept. Is after an ill
ness of several months. At the bed
side when the end came were his
daughter, Mrs. Annie Love Jonas Nc
Williams. and her husband and Maj
Jonas son, 8. A. Jonas, Jr. Maj
Jonas was known to thousands
throughout Mississippi and the south
Besides being the nestor Of the Mis-
sissippi press, he had an enviabl'
war record and was a fit representa-
tive Of the old school of southern
gentlemen. He was an exponent o
the principles of Democracy and serv
ed in the Department Of Agriculture
during the Cleveland administration
Ruleville.-A pistol duel fatal t
both participants. was the culmina
ton of long standing ~ill-feeling be
tween W.. A. Dyer. Jr.. 81. and San
Toney. IS. The quarrel which re
suited in the death of the two young
men, arose when Toney came to tn
Dyer home. He was met at the gait
by Dyer, senior. Friends Of the two
men attempted to pacify them and i
is said that Toney had started to re
turn 10 his home when young Dye
came out OF the house to the gate
According to the reports Toney see
ing the young man coming out OF tn
house became enraged and returned
When within four feet Of each othe
the two drew pistols and began shoot
ing. Young Dyer was shot fou
times. Toney received three bullets
Both men were well-known farmers
living near each other about fou