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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-03-17
Mules Now kerchoo.ino-

e the mules in the mines here
are suffering from the avage of the
grippe epidemic and stable horses and
hostlers are kept busy caring for the
sick animals. Many miners declare
that they have caught the infection
from the mules, who sneeze in the
limited air supply in the underground
workings and spread the germs all
over.
The local veterinarians have thus
lar vainly sought to find a remedy to
combat the disease. In some cases
quinine and whisky appeared to helm
the animals temporarily.-Hazleton
(Pa.) Dispatch to Philadelphia In.
quirer.
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In MemOriam.

After a lingering illness, Mrs. M. w.
Sykes fell gently asleep on Friday af-
ternoon, February 18th, 1916. at the
home of her son. c. E. Sykes, at Duck
Hill, Miss. The daughter of Rev.
David and Mrs. Malissa Virgins. She
was born at Franklinton, La, March
9Th, 1912, being the Oldest of seven
children, six sisters and a brother. Her
mother, at a very advanced ago, and
one sister, Mrs. S. W. Hartwell of
Water Valley are still living. Mrs.
Sykes received her early training and
education at the Sharon Female Col
lege at Sharon. Madison county, Miss,
where the family had moved when she
was eight years of age. Having grad
uated from this school she came to
Duck Hill about the beginning of the
war to teach, where she was married
in 1862 to Mr.. William H. Sykes. This
union was blessed with three children,
only one of whom, Claude Sykes, is
now living. The early death of the
husband and father left the mother
with the sole care and responsibility of
the home, and full we'll she measured
up to these grave duties, raising her
children and grandchildren in the fear
of God, and inspiring them with her
own faith and Christian fortitude. At
a very early age Mrs. Sykes united
with the Methodist church, and her
long life was spent in most active and
fruitful service to the Master. She
was a woman of unusual gifts and of
unusual conservation. With a brilliant
mind, a talent of high order in music
and other arts, she combined a gentle,
patient spirit and a passionate love for
teaching. In her home, in the Sunday
school, in public and private schools,
and in the Methodist College at Holly
Springs, it was her mission and her de-
light to teach, And everywhere it was
her constant aim to inspire in her pu-
pills a love of the beautiful, the noble
and the true, and her life was a con-
slant example and appeal to all who
knew her to seek first the Kingdom
of God and His righteousness"
For many years her faithful prayers
and heroic efforts kept alive the strug-
Cling Methodist Sunday school at Duck
Hill, and God has blessed her efforts by
sending forth from that Sunday school
at least two ministers of the gospel
and many other useful workers in His
kingdom. while a host whom no man
can number will rise up to call her
blessed.
The funeral services were held at the
Methodist church conducted by her
pastor, Rev. B. E. M. Billiard and Rev. |
G. T. Gillespie, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church of Lexington, Miss, one
of her former pupils. A vast con-
course of friends from far and neal
assembled to pay the last tribute of re-
spect to her memory. She was laid TO
rest beneath a mass of flowers in the
cemetery at Duck Hill beside her sis
ter, Mrs. Emma Binford who had pre-
coded her only a few months to the
heavenly home. Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord that thei
may rest from their labors and their
works do follow them"
A FRIEND.
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Caused Trouble.

Il understand young Mrs. Frisber
found a letter from another woman In
Mr.. Frisber's pocket"
That's awkward"
But it was from Mr.. Frisber's
mother"
In that case. 1 presume everything
is lovely"
Indeed, no. What the old lady
had to say about Mrs. Frisber has
Kept poor Frisber in hot water for Q
week."
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fridge is inserted at the base of this
Q~
q q
Firing the Knife Pistol.

hole, the block is swung back into
place, the trigger ON the side is opened,
thus cooking the pistol, which is now
ready to fire. 1t is held in the hand
and the trigger pressed down with the
thumb.-New York World Sunday
Magazine.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-03-17
Both Stunned.

"What was Professor Diggs talking
to you about?"
oh. replied MI. Dubson, he was
discussing E%gyptology."
Hum. Airing his knowledge of a
subject about which. l dare say, you
know nothing"
Exactly. But ] got even with him"
"Yes?"
i began to expatiate on the merite
OF the latest musical comedy"
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Posted.

All parties are hereby warned against
hunting, fishing or in any way tres
passing on any of my lands:
J. A. Martin Jr
Hardy, Miss. March 10. 1916. st
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Modern Djpiomacv-

Pa, what is an ultimatum?"
Nobody seems to know, son. There
used to be a time when an ultimatum
meant the last word. but nowadays it
seems merely the basis for an areu
ment."
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Trouble In Store.

III women ever get control of this
country. what will happen?" asked
the alarmist.
"Who can say?" replied the cynic.
But, suppose We had women in the
army"
III that ever comes to pass there
will be the deuce to pay the first time
q female private has an argument with
n army mule"
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A Ne'er-Oo-Well.

You have met the sort of man who
10 always remarking dolefully that he
mas a wife and children to support"
oh, yes. And I've new seen n
yet who didn't act as II he thought
somebody else ought to help him pro
vide the support"
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Will Stand Stallion.

I will stand my stallion at Tatum,
season 1916. Fee $40 for guarantee.
1-28-21t D. +. lhoihasoh'
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two blades Of fine steel. But at one
end Is a hole. Anyone asked to OK
anime the article and say what it is
will be most likely to guess that it is
some new-fangled pencil sharpener or
cigar cutter.
In the end Of the knife is a steel
block that turns out on a swivel, being
held by a spring that is released with
the thumbnail and reveals a hole
straight through the block. The r
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-03-17
He Was Wise.

Landlord-You Zee. this IN . cor.
vertible fiat.
De Flats-Yes, l know-Turkish
nath In summer and refrigerator in
winter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07

torney No arrest. were ms de
Investigator Hawkins and Aid.
DePriest. together with other y it
nesses. have b en- sunni ned to
appear before the grand jury.
In the event of indictmen' and
conviction the fremen are subject
TO fines ranging from $50 to Of.
900 and imprisonment not ex-
eeediag six months. or both.
Flat Denials frem Firemen.
The three hremen denied all
knowle dge OF the alleged attempt.
ed bribery. Le,nard said ne
might have ealked with DePtiest
during The last week or two. but
the subject OF promotion was not
mentioned. he asserted. The
Illinois Idea.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
DIED..

Mrs. Maggie Byrd. died in this
city last Monday week OF Pneu-
monia. latter fighting good
christian fight. She was mem
Der of the Frer Baptist church.
she was converted more than 40
years ago and lived a consistent
christian until death.
Mrs. Byrd. was' the widow, ct
the late Jerry Byrd. who proceed
ed her to the Great Bsoynd,
two years ago.
The funeral was attended sby
Rev. J. T. Harris, OF Fulton. KY.
who was her former pastor for a
nkmber OF years.
She leaves to mourn their loss
two brothers, two sons, two dau-
ghter and a number OF grand
children and a host OF Other re-
latives and friends
Rest in peace.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
ENTERTAlNS At DINNER.

Sunday at the hour oil 2:3o p
N Mrs Norsis Lowery entertain =
ed few oil her relatives and friends
at a New Years Dinner.
Mrs Lowe y. is we'll sxperien
ed il the art oi cooking ard II {
knows how to enterain her gue' :.
Thi, was considered one OF The
be,t New Year clnner we have
ever been able TO enjoy.
We trust that Mrs. Lowery will
be spared TO set many more such
dinner.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
ROGER WILLIAMS UNI
VERSlTY NOTES.

The Xmas festivities have bren
on in full force curing the holiday
season. and we arc about ready 10
get down 10 real study once more.
Everyone expresses satisfac ton
regarding the care with which the
ia Guilty have taken to make each
students feel happy and as a re-
salt the xmas was spent quietly
on the campus with the exception
OF a ,ew students that went home
10 be with their parent.
Madam Brown OF Indianapolis,
Ind, was in our city and give us
one very profit ible evening by
her recita,ions. without a doubt
the madam is a past mistress in
the art.
The Athletic association held
their ANNUAL banquet. All stud
ents as well as guests expressed
themselves as having pleasant
time.
The school. Y. M. c. A Y.
w. c. a., Ministers Conference
aud all of the other activities here
have opened again. a number OF
new students arc here.
The students many OF them re-
turned expressing themselves as
being thoroughly satisfied with
their trip and ready to get down
to business
The xmas festivities made all OF
the students happy as each one
was remembered by tokens from
the College.
The Williams singers will be in
our city. All OF the churches as
we'll as the college are selling tick
cts and are looking forward to the
event with a deal of interest.
During our week of vacation
and feasting everything pointed
to the birth of Christ and while
we still have that object upper
most in our view, yet we are look
ng at the time when it becomes
generally adopted from custom of
making new resolutions we are
aiming to stick by resolutions and
thereby make the world the bet
ter by our presence. What say
you
Rev. I. N. Washington.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
Booker 7. Washington's..E Book
Soon To Be On The Market.
Rest in peace.

DR.. Washington before death prepar-
ed book of his life and work, which
will be off the press Eabout Dec. goth.
Il will be well illustrated, showing him
on the way to school the first time,
and all along the road of his. busy life
from the cradle to the grave. 1t will
read like sromance. The book will
sell at $l.25 inscloth binding. This is
the best book OF Mr.. Washington 3
life. The publishers Mullikin Jenkins
Co. Ninth Street, Washington. D. C.
are placing salemeu. Any one wish
ing an agency can getrfree- samples by
mailing Is cts. postage.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07

Buchanan. and is a capable and
trust worthy and a graduate OF
Dunbar High School, this city.
Miss Ode J is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Tucker, ard
is very charming and Industrious
young Iaydy. We feel sure tia
this couple will surmouni all tn
trials that come before them and
will reach the top to success
The Gazette wishes for them
long and prospersous married life.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
ENTERTAINED.

Miss Bernice Burkes the dau-
ghler Il Mr. and Mrs. Horace u.
Burkes. entertained New Year $
Afternoon at their BEAUTIFUL home
on 10Th ST, on the hour OF q:
till $3.50
Canes were played, consisting
Of Rock, CheckeIs. " hiss and
etc..
AT Ago the Misses Lyons and
Burkes served iustyle.
Sherbert Ctke
Punch.
Everyone departed TO. tkei
sever al homes wishing Miss Burk-
es happy and prosperous New
Year.
One who was there.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
SPARTA.

Mr.. Editor:
I arm glad TO say thru
tie columns OF your worthy pa
per. We are blessed aud encouf-
aged by the power oil Jehovah
God.
Our Sunday School was open
ed at 9 80 by the Supt.
Some brici remarks were made
by Miss vergie Johnson OF Alton
H., who was the guest oi Mr..
and Mrs. w n Nance
The Sunday School proceeded
to nominate and elect officers Tor
the ensuing year
]. N. Haynes. Supt ] J Tay.
los assistant Sep,. Miss Edi b
Chollon Sec'y Miss L ] Brown
lag asst. Sce'y. w M. MackIin
teacher class no. 1. Beo Lance
teacher oI no. :. MS Matte
Haynes teacher OF no. ) Miss
Amanda Haynes teacher class no
4. NJ. {. Wrice 5. 5. Mission
ary l.. c Worthon treasurer.
Willie Howard liberian.
At 1870 a. m. Rev. 2. b.
French preached a powerful ser
mon text. St. John I4:S.
AT 7:4o p. m. our pastor as
cended the iostrum and preached
another good sermon. text. II9
Psalms 50 verse.
Rev. Jerry Johnson Of Joppa.
H.. will preach Tor US Tuesday
night. He is just from Alton,
where he went TO attend the fun
eral oil his brother
Mr.. Archie Buckley OF Chica-
GO. is visieing his mother Mrs. l..
&. Worthon, who he has not seen
Ior ~ years.
The Sewing Circle will be en-
,euaincd at the home oil Mrs. "A
manda Wrice.
This week the Sunshine Club
will be entertained at The home OF
Mrs Anna Owens.
NJ. Hiram Gleghorn OF Dew
maine. is visiting his father Mr.
Columbus Cleghorn.
Rev. p. b. French went to St.
Louis, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saul Lunderman
OF Culps. Ill were que SITS at the
home OF Mr.. and MIS- ]. M. Hay
mes. last week.
Mrs. SalIie Harris visited in St.
Louis. last Wednesday. she was
accompanied by Little Mary Dell
Nance.
J. ]. Taylor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
MARRIED

Mr.. Roy Buchanan. OF this city
and Miss Ode Williams, formerly
OF Jacksonville. Tenn. but now OF
this city were united in the Holy
Bonds OF Wedlock Sunday at =:
90 p. IN. by Esquire Wright.
Roy is the son OF Mrs. Ellen
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
O:ar EdiIer.


Please allow sp.ec ia.
your worthy paper to say that
Mr. Olive is doing nicely.
Our esteemed pastor Rev. s.
n. Pruitt was with US Sunday and
p cached an able sermon at II:co'
from Acts ALB.
We hid communion in the aft
ternoon. Sunday night he preaci =
ed stir.i 6 sermon,
Our B Y. P u. is doing nice
Iy and gradually improving. also
the Sunday School
On Our pastor le,urn from the
Executive Board meeting at &C p
he informed US that the load
would hold is next session here.
and we take tlis opportunity 10
welcome you. one and all.
Miss Bessie Jones who has been
sick is some better.
MIR. Willie Bibbs is very sick.
Mr.. Charles Scott was taken
suddenly sick Sunday evening.
Lillian Bradshaw.
Rsnorfer
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
Uncle Ehsn,s Wisdom.

''It's lucky thing foh de human
race" said Uncle Eben. dat de Ten
Commandments wasn't loaded Down
wif phraseology like de laws de iegi&
lature passes"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
Rev ]. N. Washington
Variety.

New Maid-"Please. mum. there's
q man at the door come 70 collect on
something yez bought on the Install
ment plan" Mistress-"Ask him
whether it's the encyclopedia. the
phonograph. the brass bed. the piano.
or the sewing-machine."
Bazaar,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07

} oy the speaker
FRIDAY MORNING.
Devotionals led by Rev. Pruitt
OF Future City, aftrrwliich the
moderator read scrip ure lesson
Proverb Is division. 1913 Song
In all my Lord $ appo inted ways.
alteiwhich the moderator made
some brief remarks which were
timely and then declared the meet
ing opened for business
Then the report OF the trustees 8
OF the school were called for, then
Rev. ] b. McCrary. came for
ward and made bilef report as
to the burning OF the school build
ing and collecting the Insurance
trefe wh'ch amounted to 1855 o5
report received and adopted.
a motion was made and second
ed to appoint a committee TO draw
up resolutions to fecopmend TO
the association to move the school
Rev. McCrary motioned TO amend
the motion by striking ont the
word move. see amendment.
Then Rev Pruitt came forward
and presented a letter from the
Baptist church of Duquoin. the
letter was received the amount
sent with the letter was $3 90.
Then Rev. ]. y McCrary came
forward and read resolution,
! see resolution.
Mt. North Baptist church oi
Cairo. sends 81 CO.
New Hope Baptist church OF
Sparta 81 co.
Then the examining council re-
tired and lorganized Rev. Allison
moderator, Rev. Knowles cato
chiser. Rev. Davis, Sec. Revs.
MeCrary and Thompson.
The council opened with usual
form. and proceeded to examine
the candidate, after examination n
the council retired and after sum-
ming up in their best judgement
they found the candidate deficient
10 the questions asked and reco-
mended to the church sthat kthe
candidate would study The quest
ions three months longer, and al
SO secure work If possible and to
meet the executive board in its
next session at Du9uoin ILL.,
The pastor announced preach
ing at 8 o'clock. Rev c. w.
Nor .nen OF ICarbondale. Rev. j.
Knowles alternate. Adjou nment i.
FRIDAY EVENING.
GA program was rende ed by the
Women's Department which was
h ghly enjoyed by all
Owing TO the lateness OF the
OF the hour the moderator an
nounced Rev. Norment for a short
talk He took Tor a text Acts O.:
10 For a subject Paul's inquiry,
from which he delivered a strong
and instructive sermon. then Rev.
Phillips led in a fervent prayer.
The finance com mittee came
forward ard lifted collection Of
$2.25. Revs J. II. Hlly and G.
w Norment the finance commit
tee read their report. The total
amount raised by the union from
all sources $IIo5.
Rev. ID. Parrish,
Moderator.
Rev ] D. Davis,
Corresponding Sec'y.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
Culps. Ill ,
Dec. ~, 1915.

Proceedings OF the executive
board and union OF the Mt. Olive
District Association. cen,eted
with the Baptist church ,Culps.
Ill
The meeting was called to ord &
by moderator. Rev. d. Parrish.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07


Song. A charge to ksep | have
Prayer by Rev AL son. Moder
ator then Iead criptuie Lesso..
first division OF Psalms Song My
soul be en- my guard. etc Pray
er by Rev. {. w. Nofment.
The meeting was then declared
open ior the usual order OF bus.-
ness. Roll OF officers cailed and
absentees noted. kevs. Webb
and French. absent. Rev. II I.
Dennis was appointed 10 fill the
vacancy Of Vice Moderator Webb,
Rev Pre"itt was appoited to
I'll, the vacancy OF additional board
member Rev. French. Report OF
commute to SEE after asome out
standing debts vas called Tor.
Report read and adopted. Com
mite reported that they had 10
start court proceedings TO collect
the money in the hand OF the
! Treasurer.
The committee on printing oil
minutes and auditing OF books was
reported. The report was receiv-
ed and adopted.
A defect was found in the school
treas. OF $50 90.
Missionary's report. Rev. Levi
Thompson reported having organ
ized one church at Freeman. III. i,
travelled si4 miles. MONEY col
lected first quarter Sio IS report
received and adopted
Rev n. H Knowles reported
IS visits.
Rendition Rev ] ID Davis.
AFTERNOON.
Devotionals led by the vice
moderator Rev. J n. Dennis.
Reading Il Scripture Lesson
Acts i4:i-Io. Song, Am | a
a sosdirr of>the croos
The vice moderator declared
the meeting opened for usual or
der OF business.
The moderator appointed TO
preach at evening Rev. ]. II.
Dennis oi Md City, Ill. and Rev.
Bomsr OF Cairo. Ill alternate.
Adjournment until evening.
Benediction moderator.
EVENING SESSION.
Devotionals led for 80 minutes
by Deacon Haynes OF Sparta and
Rev. Hilly OF Culps. Immediately
after devotionals Rev Dennis and
BomAr ascended the rostrum and
Rev Bomar read Tor a scripture
lesson and Timothy 3:I3 Then
Rev Pruitt lead in f.rvent pray :
er. after which the choir chanted
beautiful lsnth-m.
Then the moderator introduced
Rev. Dennis as the speaker oi the
speaker OF the hour. he took as q
text, End Tim 1913 from which
he preached soul stirring gospel
sermon. Rev. Bomar sang l
know that my redeemer livss and
then lead in prayer.
Gem mites on finance came for
ward and raised collection OF So.
o5 I. w. Polk pays member
ship fee in the union 2sc NJ. Dun
can 7sc Saul London 25c Total
$3.50.
Then q motion prevailed that
theSexecutive Poard would give
to the Sisters Friday morning Tor
their work.
A communication was read from
Mt. Olive Baptist church OF Colps
asking that a.councll OF elders be
appointed to examine Bre. Auth
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-07
Oscar DePriest
Offered Bribe
By City Fire
men.
ALDERMEN of the SECOND
WiR) AGCSES WHITE
F!REMfN of BRIBERY.



States Attorney Hoyne has dis
closed an alleged plot on the rart
Of three hremen assigned to the
fire prevenricn berean TO bribe
Alderman Oscar Dcpfiest the
Negso council member from the
second ward The December
grand jury today will be asked TO
indict rhe fremen Tor conspiracy
10 violate the civil service las.
according TO Mr.. Hoyae.
The eyideace against the men
iavolyes an Offer OF money to De-
Priest IN order 70 have him use
his infsence to obt~in their pro-
motioa TO lisuteaaneies.
These Firnen Hit.
The hremen involves are:
Pa rick J Leonasd. i4zs w.
goth street
John ] Sheehan. 77o6 Grcea-
wood svcnee
Peter !. Kelley, 7657 Lowr
avenue.
Detectives Seize ssfe.
Atap avs laid Tor the three
men and Detective Scrgean,s
William Mssnanc and william
Gaiaer ef the states attorney
Office Eese present last 1hur.d y
when. IL is alleged. 5000 was
placed in escrow to be- given 10
DcPfiest. The detectives seized
the money.
The proposition is said to have
been first laid before DePrics, in
his real estate Office at 34J9 80.
State street. ten days ago Be
sides seeking promotion the fire.
men also a,ked that they be re-
famed at the fire prevention bur-
can
Sia'e's Attorney Hoyne's inf,r
nation is that Leonard made an
offer oil $500 TO be promoted from
the old list OF lieutenanls before
new examina ion is held. and
Kelley and Sbeehan are eh rged
with having proposed TO Land
over $2oo apiece in return for
h,ving their names appear on the
eligible list anywhere from the
k's to the thirty fifth.
The trap is sprung.
DePriest took into his conf
dence John ...~.......... oi Deputy
Funkhousers Office. and referred
the hremea to the investigators
are said tohave beenspre.ent when
arrangements for the transfer Of
the money were made.
The trap was sprung at the Lin
coin State bank. 3io5 South State
street BY agreement $500 and
judgement notes aggregating 5000
were placed in an envelope on the
stipulation that il could not be
opened within ninety days except
through the joint signatures OF the
parties.
When the envelope had been
handed to Cashier Hssdie the de-
tectives took possession oi il and
turned it over 10 the states at