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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
ORIGIN OF THIMBLES.

The first reference to a thimble
found in English literature is under
date of November "a, 1895, when
that useful article was mentioned as
a "thumb bell" From the descrip-
ton given it is inferred that the ar
ticle was much like the thimbles in
use today, except that it was worn
on the thumb. This clumsy way of
utilizing it was SOC changed, but
the name remained the same, altho
corrupted in the course of years to
"thimble."
The mar who introduced thimbles
to England was John Lofting, a me-
chanic and metal worker of Holland,
who settled in England in the latter
part of the seventeenth century, and
practiced their manufacture in va
rious metals with great success. In
deed, he founded a fortune which
has been increased and distributed
among several wealthy families of
the England of today. The thimble
was the basis of his success, for it
came into general use soon after the
first samples were placed on the mar
ket. Lofting was not the inventor
of the thimble, however, for articles
of this kind have been found in the
ruins Of Neutrality-suspicious.
Journal.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
L ON THRIFT.
(By G.. T. Howerton, Prof. Business
Practice. Miss. A. & NJ. College.)
Thrift and Thinking.

The inimitable Shakespeare makes
the philosophical Hamlet say, "There
is nothing either good or bad, but
thinking makes it So" Hood tells
us. EVIL is wrought by want of
thought" Jane Taylor says:
The man a thinking being in de-
Few have this grand prerogative of
mind"
Here in the South where our eli
mate is so hospitable, and u soil
so fertile, there has not been much
concentrated, positive and productive
THINKING. We have sat under
our vine and fig tree" we have
Smoked our pipe of clay" we have
deceived ourselves by the thought
that all education is book learning,
we have been s~elf-centered and self
satisfied, we have been taught that
the SOUTH is the finest country in
the world and that our w people
were the possessors of all the valua-
BILE virtues of humanity. and shutting
u eyes to outside influences we
have dosed ourselves on the "aristoc-
racy of the Anglo-SaXon." and per-
mitted the meanest foreigner, unedu-
Gated and unwashed, to beat us and
our children in the game of THINK
ING for THRIFT. "Think right
and thy thought shall a HARVEST
be-" may be materialized now in a
thousand ways in our own country.
We face new and vital problems.
The great men and the great meas
ures of the past will never suffice to
solve u present day problems. The
present is full of problems and things
to awaken our thinking powers.
Just in proportion as u present
day problems awaken our mind to
thinking will we grow in thrift. Our
schools must turn their attention to
this problem of thrift and thinking,
~ children must have some time
left from their books to learn how
to think and thrive, and we must
learn some valuable lesson from ev-
cry foreigner and every yankee"
who m among us. 1t is a fine
thing to learn and recite some beau
tiful poem written in England or
New England. but it is a far more
interesting thing to BUILD our pres
ent waste places into a poem and
a song by thinking on these things"
and so thinking that the power of the
thought will send US heroically to hit
ting the hard places with great joy.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
TIL DAYS RESULT.

Is anybody happier because you pass
ed his way?
Does any one remember that you
spoke to him today?
This day is almost over and it's toll
ing time is through;
Is there any one to utter now a kind
ly word of you?
Did you give a cheerful greeting tn
the friend who came along,
Or a churlish sort of "howdy" and
then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish, pure and simple. as
you rushed along your way.
VI is some one mighty grateful for
a deed you did today?
Can you say tonight, in parting with
~, the day that's slipping fast.
iha you helped a single brother
OF the many that you passed?
is a single heart rejoicing over what
you did or said?
Does a mar whose hopes were fad
ing now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day or use it, was
1t well or poorly spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness or
a, scar of discomfort?
AS you close your eyes in slumber
DO you think that God would saw
I GU have earned one more tomorrow
pv the work You did today?
Edgar S. Guest. in Detroit Free
ieo
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05

Miss Jessie Van Osdelf has return
ed, after so%journing during the Holt
days with homefolks at Grenada.
Mrs. E. D. Holcomb has returned
from a visit to her mother at Way
side, Miss.
Mr.. A. G. Williams. of Lawrence,
spent several days last week with his
brother, Mr.. r. d. Williams.
Messrs. Richard Mason and La
Fayette Atkinson have returned to
the University, after spending the
holidays with komefolks.
Mr.. w. B. Atkinson, of Macon,
Miss. is visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. E. Atkinson. this week.
Hon. Mike Hey. popular and
genial mayor, is visiting in Charles
ton this week.
Master Thomas Moore Harris con
tinues to improve from his recent ill
ness.
Mrs. Ada Mason, who has been i'll
recently, is now able to be about
again. much to the pleasure of her
many friends.
Misses Mary and Robbie Aven Wis
tied Miss Charlie Billings, near JEFF
ferson Sunday.
Miss Charlie Billings, of near JEFF
~ferson, visited the Misses Aven last
Friday and Saturday.
Messrs. J. H. Brown and J. C. Per-
ry, of Grenada, were business Wis
itors here Tuesday.
Mr.. Compston, Philip, a promi-
nent planter there, was a business
visitor here Wednesday.
DR.. p. d. Holcomb and family, of
Lexington, visited Mr.. and Mrs. d.
L. Holcomb last Friday and Satur-
day.
Mr.. NJ. d. Brett was a Greenville
visitor Sunday.
Mrs. Lena Dear and daughter,
Louise, and sons, Cecil and Edgar,
left Saturday fer Indianola, where
Mrs. Dear will engage in the hotel
business.
Mr.. L. T. Hayden is in attendance
this week on the Board of Supervis-
ors.
1t will perhaps interest our people
to know that the route known as the
''Air Line" or Jefferson Davis High
way, fostered by DR.. Dean, of Car
has been designated by the
State Highway Commission as the
road in this section to receive gov
eminent aid. Holcomb is situated
on the route stated, and
when the aid and cooperation of the
is required, it should be hear
lily Forthcoming. The road will be
IF incalculable value to our commun-
ty.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
LOCALS FROM THE FORK"

we are having so much rainy
weather this week that | am afraid
it will interfere with the joys and
sports of the holidays, though we
should never grumble about Gods
work if we have health. His will.
not ours, be done"
Mr.. koonce is surely enjoying this
Christmas vacation as his substitute
has been carrying the mail for the
past several days.
The heading mill crew have return
ed from their respective places of
rest during the holidays and we will
soon see 1.-The good work going on"
as rapidly as ever, if we don't have
too much rain. Am sure all are glad
to see them back as they are all such
nice courteous young gentlemen.
Mr.. Jack Sanderson, who is work.
ing in the Bank of NoXapater. came
home for the holidays. but having to
return to his work did not get to
spend the entire week at home. He
hadn't been home at all since Thanks
giving. and am sure his homefolks
hated to see him go SO soon. Jack
is a very deserving boy and feel sure
that he will make some sweet little
girl a noble companion CD in the fu-
ture.
Miss Anna Belle Hughes. u good
little Tomato InstructresS has left us
and am sure all her lady friends as
well as Club Girls will miss her very
much. She returned to her home at
A. & NJ. College several weeks ago.
We hear that DR.. Middleton. of
Grenada, is going to have Taylor's
TIo.a1 cala,1 @np,.rlnl ON ,a,D,ps
of small pox. but it seems that ev-
erybody up in that neighborhood
and down below too have already |
been stricken with the dreaded dis
ease.
Mr.. Sidney j. Sullivan is visiting
here in the Eastern part of the
Fork" now and all are enjoying his
visit very much. He spent Thursday
night with Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. San
derson. We all like for Mr.. Sullivan
to come to see US as he is so good
natured and jolly.
Miss Grace Sanderson will return
to her school in Holcomb Sunday.
Mr.. f. H. Horton and his manly lit
tie son. Sanford, made a little bust
ness trip out in the Eastern part of
the Fork" last Saturday. We con-
graduate Mr.. and Mrs. Horton on
having four fine boys who bid fair to
be an honor to the coming genera
ton.
Mr.. W. V. Horton, our very able
supervisor, in company with Mr.. S.
Sullivan, who has decided to east
tent in the Fork" for some
time, made a business trip over the
roads last Saturday.
Miss Grace S~anderson entertained
a very select crowd at her home Sat
urday night, A delightful supper
was served and all report a glorious
time.
BLONDE AND BRUNETTE"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
MISTERTON DOTS

Misses Minnie Phillips, Annie Mae
and Ruby James, Leola Rosamond
and Mr.. jim Neel enjoyed a most de-
licious dinner Friday, served in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Williams.
Mr.. jim Neel visited his aunt, Mrs.
Sallie Anderson, Of Big Greek. Sat
urday and Sunday.
We regret very much that Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Powell have departed. We
wish them much success in their del
ia home.
Mr.. Bryan Middleton. of Missis-
sippi College. while spending the hol-
idays with his parents, visited Mr.. J.
c. Carpenter and family Saturday
night; also was entertained in the
home of Miss Leola Rosamond Satur-
day afternoon.
Everywhere you go you hear re-
ports of such a dandy time Friday
night at the dance given in the home
of Mr.. V. R. James.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Caffey were re-
Gently visitors in the home of their
father. Mr.. j. H. James.
Mr.. f. NJ. Downs. of Bonneville,
and Miss Hommie Peacock were
Nu!tllN lldtlitu al bIt VI ihC = HUME
Mr.. J. f. Carpenter performing the
ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Miller have re-
turned home in Monroe, La, after
spending the holidays with her moth
er, Mrs. j. A. Tindall.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Carpenter Wis
tied the sick Mrs, K. l.. Frazier, and
we are gald to know that she is i'm
proving.
Mr.. Thomas f. Wilson. travelling
salesman for J. W. Martinez Shoe
Co, of New Orleans, was the guest
of his brother, Mr.. S. A. Wilson, dur
ing the holidays.
Messrs. j.. Z. Carpenter and r. F.
Carpenter motored to Grenada Sat
urday on business.
Mr., Eugene Jolif, Of Carrollton.
was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. J. A.
Tindall, during the holidays.
DR.. F. NJ. Tindall has returned
to his home at Sunflower. We wish
him much success with the sick and
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
INSTANT ACTION
SURPRISES MANY HERE.

This grocer's story surprises local
people; Il had bad stomach trou-
bic. All food seemed to sour and
form gas. Was always constipated.
Nothing helped until | tried buck
thorn bark, glycerine, etc, as mixed
in Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL
astonished me with its instant ac-
ton. Because Adler-i-ka fushes the
ENTIRE ~alimentary tract it relieves
ANY CASE of constipation, soul
stomach or gas and prevents appen-
dicitis. 1t has QUICKEST action of
anything we ever sold. Second Glass
and Corner Drug Stores. KS.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
ReW6 Over The County

afflicted during the year 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell were the
guests of Mr.. j. D. Blakeley during
the holidays.
Mr.. R. f. Carpenter visited Mr..
W, P. Blakeley Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. S. A. Neel and their
daughter, Annie Mae, we're the guests
of Mr.. l.. Neel Sunday &
All the children returned to school
Monday morning with happy smiling
faces. All seem to have enjoyed
Xmas and are going to do good work
for 1917. LILAC"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
huenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order to cure 1t you must
take an internal remedy. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces OF the system. Halls Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years. Ii
Is composed of some of the best tonics
known. combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination of the ingredients in Halls
Catarrh Cure Is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal condi-
tons. e for testimonials. free.
Il. J. CHENEY e. CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
All Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
HOLCOMB LOCALS.

Miss Aileen France has returned
from "a holiday visit to her parents at
Memphis.
Misses Gladys and Inez Parker
have returned from a visit, during
the holidays, to their home at Big
Greek.
Miss Grace Sanderson returned
Monday from a holiday visit to her
parents near G%raysport.
Nessrs. A. D. Williams and Richard
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
c "PICK UPS"

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. James and Mrs
F. E. Gillon were Grenada visitors
last Sunday.
Miss Elmer Bowen has returned
home after a pleasant visit to rela-
tives in Alabama.
Messrs. w. 4. Moore and Lewis
Moore came out and took Xmas din
ner with their mother, Mrs. A. J.
Moore.
Miss Irma Rock has returned to
| Memphis after spending several days
with her mother. Mrs. W. E. Rock.
Misses Della and Vera Rosamond
entertained a few friends last Satur-
day night.
Misses Elma Moore, Ruby Peoples,
Della and Vera Rosamond were all
Kincaid visitors during Xmas week,
being the guests of Miss Ellie Trus-
sell.
Messrs. J.. T. Keeton and L. B.
James, two prominent business fac
tors of Grenada, anne out last week
and spent a few days bird hunting.
The popular Mr.. j. NJ. Stevens.
after spending the holidays with his
parents, has returned to his home in
Arkansas.
Mrs. B. C. James entertained sew
eral of her young friends during the
holidays, among the number being
Misses Ruby and Annie May James.
Pearl and Fannie Bowen.
Misses Amber McCargo, Elma
Moore, Della Rosamond. Lena John
son and Glen Parker. after spending
Xmas with homefolks. have returned
70 l,cnha~a thar arfiac ~ tkntr ra-
spective schools.
We were glad to see Miss Mary Ell
len Leverette in kincaid last week.
She is one of the favorites in this
neighborhood and the circles of So
ciety were badly broken when she
decided to make Elliott her future
home.
Horace Greedy once said, go
West, young man" and like the
Arabs they have folded their tents
and slipped silently away. Many
did not wen pause to bid their
friends and relatives farewell"
Others did not think to settle their
obligations. We regret to lose them
and Arkansas is complaining of Mis-
throwing up" on her. 1t
was thus in South Mississippi when
the boil weevil devastated and the
d~epopulated. Those who re-
NAMED are now turning their atten-
ion to the duties and responsibilities
If a new year. and will fare better
han those who departed.
The dance given at the residence
IF Mr.. V. r. James last Friday night
a decided success, having all the
rood features of an old-time country
lance, and none of the bad. 1t had
,een rumored over the eastern part
# the county for two weeks that the
Dung people would be remembered
the holidays. The youth and
'eauty gathered from miles around.
irenada, Tie Plant, Elliott, and Wier
springs were all well represented
nd Joined the local crowd. Even
lrs. Frank Wier, always thoughtful
f the pleasure and happiness of the
Dung people, honored the occasion
nth her presence, and came in COM
any with a bevy of pretty young la
lies. The weather was beautiful. :,
he music consisted of three pieces
nd was well rendered by local tai
mt. Two rooms were used by those
tho desired to take part in the only
uadrille given in this section of the t
during Xmas week. The
movements of the dancers were well
irected by Messrs. Guy James and
am Gillon. The dance continued
ntil 1:3O a. M, without a single dis
ord to mar the pleasure of those who {
ook part. Let US have it over ,
;as frequently heard as the crowd
eparted. "SPECTATOR.'
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when &c additional is enclosed Tor
postage.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05
400 TYPEWRITERS.

All kinds and all grades, REM
lNGTONS $l2 up. Instruction book
with each machine. Type and re-
pair parts for all makes of Type
writer's.
Empire Type Foundry, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05

Some one-P. Lato or P. Rinter-
once said that a pound of ink makes
a million chunks" The modern
version will soon be, "A pound of ink
costs a million plunks."
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-01-05

The meek may inherit the earth.
but the other kind of fellows are liza
BILE to come along and take it away
from them."-Florida Times Union.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-17
Shoes for Men, Women and Children
AT SUCH PRICES NEVER
HEARD OF BEFORE
MEMS SHOES

Mems Shoes, about 200
pair, taken from lots where
there were only a few pair
Of a size, worth $3.50 or
your money back. 81 60
This Sale, pAeVC
One lot of Mems Dull Calf
and Vici Blucher, regular
$3.50 value. This CT 90
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-17
MEMS OVERCOATS

This store While compare i
lively young. has made a
reputation for itself in Sum-
ter county for the quality
and style Of Of clothing at
medium prices. If you are
contemplating buying a suit
or overcoat it will ray you
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-17
NOTICE!'

NOTICE!
This is my fourth sale in this section and .
those who have attended my previous sales
know that my business is that when mer-
chant is overstocked wants to retire from
business or make change I take charge
Of his store and make the goods move at
some price or another. This sale is one
out Of the ordinary run Of sales. This
stock was bought from Gordin Bros. at
big sacrifice and Mr. Denmark wanting
to dispose of this winter stock hired me
to sell it. I will state this for those who
have attended my previous sales know that
my sales are conducted clean and nothing
misrepresented. At all times we will gladly
refund your money on any unsatisfactory
purchase All I wish to state Is come ex-
pectng to get everything as advertised.
Signed, HARRY ROSE,
The Bargain King Of Georgia.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-17
% South Main Street, Sumter
.2S South Main Street, Sumter

=$ $ s.
$% %$ :P$$s = "
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-17
READ THIS!

While 1 am new conner in Sumter I
have been in business in Mayesville for
vast number Of years and during that time
have gained reputation for honesty and
fair dealings to all. expect to give to the
people of Sumter and surrounding counties
the same square deal that / have heretofore
have not allowed one single item in this
circular to be exaggerated. I want and will
continue to do business, at 28S Main ST.,
gain the confidence Of the buying public
4 and all i will say come expecting to getM
the Biggest Bargains you ever heard ofy
& before and the motto of this sale will be:
y aAll Goods Cheerfully Exchanged and Your
u Money. Back for Any Unsatisfactory Pur-
chase" Il . I II 81 it
$sS n. .5 Signed, j. DENMARK.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-17
MEMS SUITS

MEMS SUITS .
Mems All Wool Suits $4.98
Mems and young mems
Suits in blacks and browns,
all wool and a suit some
stores get $1,000 for and
positively worth this or
your money back. ca OQ
This Sale spFeOo
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-17
Bargains Galore for Everybody
Sale Begins Friday, january 10TH at $50 A NJ
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING
!, WILL BE OFFERED AT LESS THAN
/ FIFTY CENTS ON THE DOLLAR

to get one here and you'd
better hurry as the quantity
is limited.
Mems $3.50 Overcoats, $3.9S
Fine, heavy, fancy, Cash
mere Overcoat, we'll made,
good lining, an overcoat
worth $3.50. This &2 02
Mems $500 Overcoat, $4.98
Mems good weight over
coat, we'll made and a coat
nj made dc tt5;s to sell so51 for S4.98
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-17
' BOYS SUITS

Here is an opportunity to
fit out the little man at Bar
gain Prices. All Suits will
cheerfully exchanged or
money refunded.
Boys all wool Buster
Suits, with belts, we'll OQ 70
worth So. This sale wv
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-10
WORK IS RUSHED
 ON SUBMARINE CHASERS

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 10.- Rapid progress is being made in the construction of hundreds of submar- inc chasers recently ordered by the navy department. At the New York navy yard alone a dozen of the 11O- feet wooden hulls have been complet- ed already, although the original plans called for the production of only one during the month of June. In August the yards will begin to de- liver hulls at the rate of three a day and keep that up until the big order has been filled.
 At the present time the engine pro- duction for the boats is a little be- hind schedule. Definite assurances have been received, however, that the engine builders also will be ahead of schedule before August 1.
 No decision has been reached as yet as to additional boats. With vessels purchased and those under construc- tion many officers believe enough have been supplied ofs this type of craft. There is some discussion of a larger boat mounting heavier guns, a vessel of 16O feet in length having been proposed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-10

Supt Jack Ingram of the Alaska Road Commission. has a crew of men repairing the pad at nine mile. where the river has overflowed it. MT. In- gram states that as soon as possible the road will be raised several feet at this point. The cutoff at five-mile has been completed and is vast improve ment over the old road along the riv- CT bank. One by one the bad spots are being repaired and raised, and soon the river will cease to overflow the river at any point between here and the canyon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-10
Notice To The Public

Registration Blanks for persons subject to registration for military purposes may be found at the Pros. pector Office. Valdez. Office hours s to 12 m. to 6 p. m. The period of registration extends from a. m. on the second day of July to g p. m.. on the second day of September Sundays and legal holidays excepted
 JAMES PATTERSON
 VIM. MEALS
 J. A. SILVERMAN tf< Registration Board
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-10

Miss Ida Huggins, of Seattle. a passenger on the steamship Alaska from Seattle, was united in marriage to Mr. Price of the naval radio sta tion at Cordova, upon the arrival of the steamer at the latter port. The young couple repaired to the Presby- terian parsonage as soon as the boat docked and were made man and wife
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-10
Notice of Sale

The Town of Valdez will sell to the highest bidder 1 Donkey Engine and Boiler. Sealed offers yill be re- ceived by the Town Clerk up to 8 D. m., July IT, 1917. The Town re- serves the right to reject any and all bids. Done by order of the common Council of the Town of Valdez. Alas ka.
 VIM. MEALS k-14 Town Clerk
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-10

Hunts Candy Kitchen has receiv- ed a large consignment of the popu- lar Krause's White Chocolates, which are meeting with popular favor in the States; also Augustine & Kyers cele- brated candies in one aad two pound boxes. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-10
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland's Prices reasonable

Mail Clerk Thwaites of the steam ship Alaska, one of the most pOpu- lar steamship men on the northern run, will take his annual vacation on his return trip to Seattle. MT. Thwaites informed a representative of the Prospector that he would prob- ably rusticate in the Hood Canal country. with a side trip to Mount Rainier. He will resume his run on the Alaska at the expiration of his vacation.