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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20

10 some of his friends, TO his uncle.
and to many others he had discussed
the future with that calmness and for
tltude that had characterized him all
through life and he had repe eatedly Civ
en- assurance that "all is well" as to his
future. His good deeds had gone be-
fore him and the life and blood of ] Jesus
had wrought their work; angels of
mercy came as he breathed his last and
bore his spirit to the Golden City of
God where all things are made known
and where supreme beauty and excel.
lence reign.
Each friend by fate snatched from
US is plume" that bedecks Eternity.
Death is the crown of life; were death
denied to live would not be life."
The pen beggars description of the
life and the character of this good man.
The heart of the writer bleeds with
those of his nearest loved ones.
To his children, especially, these lines
are commended:
do not, for any reason whatever
forego the purpose
That you promised and resolved with
him to effect"
Keep the faith, remember your duty
to your God and to your fellows and in
the end it will be with you as with your
dear father.
"Al is well!"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20
MOORE DISCUSSES DUTIES
AND REVENUE AGENTS.
Bases His Plea for Support Upon the
Assurance That He Will Save
Taxpayers Money.
To the People of Mississippi:

To the People of Mississippi:
| appreciate. most deeply, the splen-
did euppOrt you gave me in my race
for State Revenue Agent. am in the
run-off, and l ask you for your contin-
ued support.
have made the race upon my own
merits. l am asking you for your sup
port on a proposition of sound econ
omics.
Section 4739, Code 1906. reads: "It
is the duty of the State Revenue Agent
to investigate the books, accounts and
vouchers of the State, and of every
county, municipality and levee board"
1t IS also his duty to collect public rev.
enues in arrears. In other words, the
State Revenue Agent is the travelling
auditor of the State.
think that the Office, as a matter Of
principle, should be on a salary basis,
but regardless of that, if | am elected
propose to help the tax assessors sys-
tematize the assessments and do all in
my power to see that taxes are prop
erly assessed and collected to begin
with, thus cutting out the back tax
nuisance. If back taxes are honestly
due, propose to collect them, but |
taking advantage of technicalities or in
any other manner. propose to per-
form the duty of auditing counties by
putting them on uniform system of
accounting and installing the same sys-
tenn of carbon, or duplicate, records
that the big business interests use, hav-
ing the counties send these records to
the jackson office, and through this
medium keep all the counties checked
up at all times. Municipalities, etc. :,
will be handled in similar manner.
From these records | will compile and
publish an annual trial balance and cost
sheet, showing in analyzed form. where
every cent of the tax money goes.
Wouldn't it be better to prersnt graft,
error, and the escape of property from
taxation, rather than merely detect it
after it had happened? If private
business is run on this sound principle.
why cannot the peoples business be as
strictly attended to? 1t can be if We
elect competent men to Office.
Who would be most apt to do this - a
lawyer or an expert accountant? My
opponent is lawyer. am an expert
accountant. have had nine years. ex-
perience doing exactly this kind of
work.
AN ounce of prevention is worth a
poudd of cure.
Let's get DOM to business.
Respectfully yours.
CHAS. MOORE,
Expert Accountant and Auditor,
Durant, Holmes County,
Candidate for State Revenue Agent.
(Adv.)
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Endorses James.
Grenada, Miss. Aug. Is. 1915.

Grenada, Miss. Aug. Is, 1915.
Mr.. Editor:
May have space in your valuable
paper to speak a few words in behalf of
Mr.. Virgil 4. James. candidate for re-
election as superintendent of education.
Mr. James is live. progressive and
capable superintendent and has done
much toward developing the public
school system of this county.
Through his energy andinf1uence new
school houses with patent desks and
many modern Improvements have been
erected throughout the county. The
school term has been heightened from
four to six months, the salary OF the
teachers has been iacreased from Is
to 100 per cent and boys corn clubs
have been established.
This is critical period in the school
life of the state and as a teacher in the
public schools of Grenada county, con-
slider it unwise to make a change lust
now. | believe in rotation in Office
where change does not interfere with
the best interest of the people; but in
electing a county superintendent we
should always look to the best interets
of the children.
Mr.. James is not only thoroughly ia
miliar with the needs of the schools in
the county but is acquainted with the
trustees and patrons of each and knows
how to work with them for the best in
terest of the schools.
He is loyal to his friends and his de-
votion to his motherlsss children is
beautiful indeed. Very sincerely,
Teacher.
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Assessor Files Assessment Rolls.

Notice is hereby given that the as
sessment rolls of Grenada county have
been completed and filed by me as the
law directs in the Office of the chancery
clerk of said county and that the board
of supervisors of said county will take
up for examination and equalization
said assessment rolls on the 9th day of
Sept. next, the same being the first
Monday and regulrr meeting of the
board. The rolls are subject to exami-
nation and when the board of supervis-
ors begin their review all objections
will be heard and finally disposed Of
Respectfully,
l.. B. Yeager.
Tax Assessor Grenada County
Grenada, Miss. Aug. l3. 1915. S-l3-4t
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Mrs. 6. N. Robe Dies at Tie Plant.

Mrs. G. M. Robe died at Tie Plant
Sunday night and her remains were laid
to rest Monday afternoon in Odd Fell
lows Cemetery. Grenada, after funeral
services from the residence conducted
by Clergyman of the Episcopal church
of Como, assisted by Mr.. Rowland
Doty. Mrs. Robe had been afflicted
with cancer for several months and her
death was not unexpected. yet during
the period of her days of illness she
bore her suffering patiently and with
grace becoming a true Christian.
She is survived by husband and
several children none of whom are
making their home in Mississippi. Mr..
and Mrs. Robe moved here several
years ago from Chicago. To the grief
stricken The Sentinel tenders condo
lence.
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0dOm Expresses Appreciation.

| wish to say to the voters of district
!. that am duly appreciative of the
honor you have conferred ou me. While
lacked few votes of securing the
nomination over my three opponents in
the first race, my next nearest oppn-
nent has withdrawn which makes me
your nominee for the Office of Super
visor. While YOU have conferred Ar
honor on me you have also placed a
great responsibility on me and | want
you to know that | shall endeavor to
meet the duties of the Office in a com.
mon sense. business-like way. The of
flee of Supervisor is a very important
one and | shall need the advice and
counsel of every good citizen most fire.
quently. Assuring you of my pro-
foundest appreciation,
am yours very truly,
W. A. Odom.
Aug. Is, 1915.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20
Cotton Crop Conditions
and the Corn Crop.

From the best information coming to
The Sentinel official one must conclude
that the dry weather of the past sew
eral weeks has done the cotton crop in
calculable injury. This statement is
universal with the farmers. There
could hardly have been more flatter-
ing prospect for cotton crop than was
had in this section in June and the early
days nf July but as is almost always
the case, the cotton crop is either made
or unmade in the latter part of July
and August. The boil weevil is not
reported as doing any considerable
damage. 1t is hoped that the disaster
to the cotton crop is not so bad as
seems to be understood.
Early corn is fine and the yeild of hay
and other provender insures plenty of
stock feed for the winter.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20
Barnes States His Reasons.

To the Voters of Grenada County:
| became a candidate for the
Office of Circuit Clerk because
KNEW | could fill the Office sat
lsfactorily to you and creditably
to myself This knowledge is
oegotten of a previous service in
the Office. | was born and reared
in this county. | have spent my
life here and if there is a single
man in the county who can sub
stantiate SINGLE charge against
my honesty or my integrity. |
will get out of the race. | have
tried to do my part towards church
and state and now in the surset
of my lite. | come to you. you
who are about to employ some
man for four years Job You
who have favors 10 .bestow, and
ask you for work | do not think
| am presumptious in asking you
to take into consideration how |
have lived and what have at
least tried to do. | appeal to The
young manhood of the county
who have fathers whose heads
show the frosts of many winters;
appeal to those whose limbs
and life feel the burden Of many
summers as mine do; appeal to
the good women of the county
for their moral support and in
tiuence. | was in the race months
before the splendid young man
who is my only opponent was,
hence he is opposing me and not
him; his college education and
training should make it easy for
him to find employment. He is
young, and has a bright mind
But whatever you do about this
matter, my fellow county-me
you shall still have a warm place
in my heart. You have been kind
to me in many ways and we have
lived together for these many
years and | trust | am not so uar-
row of heart and of mind as to let
the paltry things of politics and
Office mar those days of my life
which are soon to bring me to
that eternity from whence no
traveller has yet returned
With friendship for all, ask
the help of each and every one in
Grenada county in my efforts to
be your next Circuit Clerk and If
elected, | promise faithful and
accommodating service.
Yours respectfully,
w b. Barnes.
Grenada. MISS, Aug 10, 1915.
tAdv.)
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Penitentiary Trustee Has a Word.
Oxford, Miss. August l6, 1915.

Oxford, MISS. August 10. 1915
Editor Sentinel:
l wish to say to the people of Gre
NADIA County that | am profoundly
grateful for the big vote you gave me
In the first primary. a vote that very
nearly doubled that given the three
gentlemen IN the first race against me-
You doubtless know that notwithstand-
ing the fact there were men from ev-
cry section of the district opposing me,
yet | had good lead in the first pri-
mary over my next nearest opponent
and my friends from the various parts
of the district tell me that | will win
out next Tuesday | hope you kind
friends in Grenada county who voted
for me August 3, will not only do so
August "a, but that you will speak to
your neighbors and other friends about
me. | know that l have looked we'll
after the interests of the State since
have been serving you as Penitentiary
Trustee. know that there have been
good crops and that the financia! part
of the penitentiary management shows
up well. l furthermore know that the
prisoners have been kindly and human
ely treated. have tried to walk up
rightly in this as in all other matters.
My friends at home endorse me- The
record man has made among his
friends and among those with whom he
has so long lived is pretty fair test
of his character. My success next
Tuesday depends upon what my friends
do. If honored with the nomination,
shall continue to give you the best ser
vice of which am capable.
Yours truly,
P, E. Matthews.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20
Salmon Giving Lessons in Swimming.

Mr.. W. D. Salmon returned from the
Mississippi coast Tuesday where he had
spent about ten days on Horn Island
enjoying fishing, bathing and other
sports. Under the head of ''other
sports it is understood that the gen
tleman means teaching young ladies'
how to SWIM an art Mr. Salmon un-
doubtedly advertised himself as being
an expert in. The pleasurable occupa-
ton of teaching swimming accounts. no
doubt. for his prolonging his stay.
Postal cards and other advertising mat
ter exhibiting his posture and move
ments with swimmers are expected to
arrive in a day or two. His many
friends missed him while he was away
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ROunSayilIe of Beat 4.

| wish to say to the people of Beat a
that tho you have defeated me for re-
election to the Office of Supervisor that
l am none the less grateful to you.
You were good and generous to give me
this Office for one term andif you never
do anything else for me shall carry a
heart overflowing with gratitude. l
had an ambition to serve on the board
of supervisors and you gratified it. l
did the best could. OF course made
mistakes but it was my aim to serve
you we'll and upon the whole think
the fair minded man will agree that l
did. Very respectfully.
Aug. IA, 1915. Ira G. Rounsaville.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20
First Bale of New Cotton.

Grenada had her first bale of new
cotton Thursday. August 10. 1t was
raised on the farm of Mr. R. B. Thomasou
ct Hardy by colored tenant named
Andrew Jackson. The cotton is of the
King, Big Boil improved variety and
natures early Mr.. Thomason is a
hustling farmer and has been one of
the first to find blooms and get out the
first bale for several years. AS The
Sentinel goes to press the cotton has
not been sold
The second bale of cotton was brought
in Thusrday afternoon. 1t was raised
by Joe Patterson, colored farmer in
the Spring Hill neighborhood.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20
Or. Young Was Robbed.

DR.. J. W Young left Tuesday after
noon for Chicago accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Jennie. A telegram re-
ceived by the Grenada Bank Wednes-
day conveyed the information that he
had been robbed and that the burglar
got his trousers as well as his money
This of course is to be much regretted
as there are few these strenuous times
that have any cash to waste on those
who prey upon the labor and honesty of
others
Dr. Young leaves in quest of health
and his many friends hope he will re-
turn well and hearty again.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20
Gard of Thanks.

We take this means of expressing
our thanks and sincerest appreciation
of the many kindnesses and the tender
care and consideration shown our dear
departed mother during her illness by
her friends at Tie Plant and for the
sympathy and consolation we have re-
ceived since her death. We are also
very thankful fer the floral offerings.
To DR. W S. Ivy, we are deeply
grateful for his splendid and un.iring
services during our dear mothers i'll
ness. G., E. Robe and Family.
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Attention. MdsOns.

Bro. r. W. Cooper, District Deputy
Grand Lecturer, will be with us in his
official capacity on Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday, 25th. 26th and 9th
Every member af Grenada Lodge No.
81 is urged to be present and visiting
Masons are cordially invited to be with
US. T. +. Moody. Secretary.
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Democratic Executive Committee Meet

The members of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee of Grenada county
will temember the meeting called for
next Wednesday. August 25, at 1870
o'clock. o. F. Lawrence, Chm.
K. Pressgrove. Sec'y.
Grenada. Miss, Aug. Is, 1915
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A Gard of Thanks.

To the Voters of Beat /:
wish to express my thanks and
highest appreciation to my many friends
for their loyal vote given me on Aug.
3rd and wish to state to all who opposed
me that my services are at their com
mand at any time. Again thanking
you. | am your friend.
g. ". Kilgore.
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Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for the many favors and kind
nesses shown Us during the illness and
death of our sister and aunt, and es-
pecially to Dr. J. S. Sharp for faithful
services. Mr.. and Mrs. j. E Bowie.
Robert NJ. Wood.
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County Teachers Institute.

Grenada. Miss. Aug. ID. 1915.
Beginning August Both and continu-
ing five days. Prof. S. C. Hall will con-
duet teachers institute at the Public
School building. Prof Welter of
Wesson, Miss, will conduct the COL
ored institute. beginning the same and
will be held at the colored school build
ing. V. R. James.
S-20-2t. Co. Supt. Education.
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For Sale.

1850 acre delta plantation with about
500 cultivation. 250 old deadening. bal
ance good timber; very best of land 2
mile railroad; price $50. 900. O0: terms
$4,000. 90 cash. balance SO, 900 90 year,
per cent interest until paid Great
chance get good place cheap. Write
for particulars.
". T. Pitts, The Land Man.
S-20-4t Indianola. Miss.
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viii Put in New Toilets.

The board of trustees let the contract
a few days ago to Mr.. j. H, Enderlin
of the Grenada Plumbing Company to
install new toilets and a lavatory and
other fixtures in toilet rooms at the
white public school. Contract was
awarded at the same time for repairs
at the white and colored school build
ings.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20
Picnic at NebO.

There will be picnic at Nebo, near
Youngs. on Aug. q, 1915. The candi-
dates have special invitation to come
and mingle with the voters.
Everybody invited to come, bring a
basket of dinner and spend Saturday
with us. X <
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-08-20

Mr.. Claud Perry, wife and son re-
turned Wednesday from a visit to Mrs.
Perry's father. Mr.. S. R. Lee. near
Lexington.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-18
VILLA PRACTICALLY HELD
 PRISONER BY GENERALS

FL PASO, Dec. 17.-It is prac;i calIy all off with Villa. Eleven generals of his own former army are now consulting with the Carranza authorities as to terms of settlemen. in hotel in Chihuahua and they are said to hold Villa practically a prisoner.
 It is believed that Villa will be surrendered to the Carranza autho- rites and that he will thereupon be executed.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-It will take several monhts to repair the Minnesota. This statement is now made by the inspecting engin eers appointed by the government.
 Some comment is aroused by the fact that the United Staten deputies are still in charge of the steamer, although it is denied that any spy activities were centered upon the big vessel
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mission.
 Secretary M'Adoo asks for two million immediately for the Alaska Railroad. Secretary Lane urged an entirely new set of mining laws for Alaska, the idea being that the pre- sent are so complicated and uncer- tian that Congress by piling on the agony can liberate order from chaos.
 The Child Labor Blli, nationally providing for age limitations on the score of federal necessity CT protecting the growing citizenship
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-18

WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. IT, Manifold panaceas were given all airing before Congress today.
 Senator Shafroth proposed a re- solution embodying the idea of in- ternational disarmament through an tribunal resembling H. many respects the Hague idea.
 Senator Weeks in a resolution proposes similar regulation for in- suranaa Jse mpanies as is now prn- vided for railroads by the operation of the Interstate Commerce Com
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FL PASO, Dec. 17.-Oficial ad. vices are received hore that von Papen is now en route to Mexico. It is recognized that he cannot be held up at the border having 2. quasi official foreign position, but the United States has assurance from the Caranza government that he will be considered unwelcome in Mexico also. The case is a very peculiar and an unusual one
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CHINESE EvADE WATCHING
 LAUNCHES, ARRES STEDs LAND

SEATTLE, Dec. 17.-A daring at tempt at smuggling today was frus- trated when almost successful by the customs authorities.
 Fourteen Vancouver B. C.. China men evading the watching launches of the officials, reached the shore and were arrested just as they had got on board waiting auto. Nine dollars worth of opium,
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LANSING DRAFTING REPLY
 TO AUSTRIAN ANC0NA NOTE

pen, officially recalled by the Ger man government, instead of accept ing safe conduct through to Ger many, has gone to Mexico.
 The United States government has already positive evidenre that von Papen endeavorcd to ctir up a ruction in Mexico in order to enl- barass the foreign relations of the American government, and for this reason there was some apprehen- sion in the State Department. It IS believed that the appointment of an Ambassador to Mexico was hurri d on account of von Papens depar- ture there.
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was foun upon the persons of the Chinamen, but the whitemen who smuggled the Chinese into the coun- try remain uncaught. The daring effort to land the Chinese under the, noses of the officials is exciting considerable notice. The authori- ties by tracing the ownership of the auto hope to catch the smugg- lers.
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SHANGHAI, Dec. 17.-Rebel sentiment is strong here. The mo- narchical paper was dynamited to- day and practically wrecked unques- tionably by the republican element.
 The rebellion against Yuan is fast taking on a serious turn. Here 1t is held to be directed by pr. Sun Yat
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ing to Congress being in session, Is augmented by domestic measures of much importance. Congress will however take official cognizance ot the marriage of the President anc will elect representatives to presen, the same to Wilson.
 The papers are paying consider able attention to the approachine marriage.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. IT, President Wilson's marriage ar ranged for Saturday evening will be very quiet and unofficial. The Pre- sident intends that it will not inter- fere with the enormous rush of busi
 ness which, in addition to the UT
 gent nature of foreign affairs, ow-
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WANTS AMERICAN COAL

WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. 17.-- It is stated that the French govern ment will make an effort to supply the coal deficiency in that country from American coal mines.
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Mexican government will keep a careful watch on the movements of von Papen, and it is semi officially stated that any political activities will result in his seizure by the recognize any diplomatic interfer- ence in it's internal anairs.
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PARIS, Dec. 1.-The AbySsiniau government is watching with con. siderable concern the projected Turkish invasion of Egypt. Tester day a special envoy from the King presented the French government with a note offering the Entente powers all the assistance in the way of men may be needed to prevent the Musuimen attacking Egypt.
 London advices indicate that si- milar notes were received there.
 BERNIE, Dec. 1.-The Swiss parliament in joint session elected Camille de Coppet President and Edmund Schullpess vice president.
 Chief Willie stated today that the
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CHICAGO TRAINMEN STRIKE.

; CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-About six hundred city trainmen went out on strike this morning demanding higher wages and shorter working day.