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The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-06-15

TIE FAGARlEs or FAsHlos-It was 4
gentlemanly young man who remarked.
VonaeringiF, how = young LADY could make
herself ridiculous BY yielding to the va
garies Of fashion. Then the Wind caught
him by the new style of shiFt=eollar on
which his hat rested. aaa he Was obligedto
close both arms around i telegraph-pole
70 prevent being VI ted OYER 4 nei2hbor.
ing root.
Men, Ike books, have 1t each end 4
blank leaf childhood and DID age.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-06-15

with his wife and pair oftvin babies. So,
of course, he did not die when he expected
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-06-15

The papers relate an anecdote Of a
beautiful young lady, who had become
blind, having recovered her sight after
marriage. It is no uncommon thing for
people eyes to be opened after matrilnony.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
BEATTY PIANO.
Grand, Square and Up
right

Grand, Square and Up
right.
From Jas. F. Raglan, firm Raglan & Car
ter. publishers Daily and Weekly Tri.
bnns, Jefferson City, No., after receiv-
ing 500 instrument, says:
''Piano reached us in good condition.
I ann well pleased with it. 1t is all you
represent it to be-"
From E. L. Baldridge. bennington Fur
mace, Pa, after receiving a 500
piano
1.-The Beatty" received 4th inst, all o.
K, and comes fully up to your repre-
sentation, aud exceeds our expectations.
While don't profess to be judge in the
matter, Mrs. b. does, and pronounces il
of very sweet tone /; and is very much
pleased with it."
Best inducements ever offered. Money
returned upon return Of piano and freigh,
charges paid by me daniel +. Beatty
both ways if unsatisfactory, after Il test
trial of Fl We days. Pianos warranted fol
six years. Agents wanted. Send fol
catalogue. Address,
DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey, u. S. A.
ocl4 IDLY
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
The District Court.

The District Court, for this par
ish, adjourned on Tuesday night
last, having been six days in &C.
tual session. Very little was done
in civil suits but a large criminal
docket was tried. The District
Attorney was very successful in
his prosecutions.
The following were tried, con-
victed and sentenced: George
Brown, manslaughter, seven years
in the Penitentiary; lobe Green
and Gus johnson, stealing goods
from the store of H. G. Walker, in
Montgomery, one year each at
hard labor; Clinton Green, larceny,
eighteen months; Henderson Reed,
two years; Elijah johnson, eight
cen months; Richard Hall, tried
on two charges, was sentenced to
one day in the Parish Jail, and
costs of suit, for one offence, and
fourteen months in the Peniten-
tiary for the other; Isaac Williams
went down for fourteen months,
and Richard Fields for 8 months.
Ralph Marcus was sentenced to
ten dollars fine and costs, or thirty
days in the Parish Jail. He paid
both, we understand.
There is large civil and GRIM
inal docket yet to be tried, and we
hope. if it is possible, that the
Judge will clear it at the next ses-
sion.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
VICK's
ILLUSTRATED PRICE CATALOGUE

pT- NOS n octaves, fine rose
L Il NOO wood cases, (not used
~ over six months,)
'ORGA M only sl3o 90; cost
ZASSS 1A1x0 owner over $685.
Other great bargains.
nearly new, four sets reeds, IL stops,
sub-bass, octave coupler, beautiful solo
stop, etc., cost owner $3.50; only SIS.
Five octave organ only $40. Rare OPP
portunities. Melodeons $40, and up
ward used only a short time. The
above second hand Instruments ale in
perfect order and fully warranted, (but
not our own make have recently been
taken in exchange for our new celebra-
ted Beatty Pianos and Organs, and hav-
ing no space for storage in our ware
rooms, our immense trade being daily
on the increase, hence the above liberal
offers. Best offer ever given by any
manufacturer, now ready, on our new
instruments. Agents discounts given
away in new localities in order to have
them introduced where l have no
agents. Fully warranted for six years
as strictly first-class and sent on five to
fifteen days test trial. Money refund
ed and freight charges paid both ways
if not satisfactory. Agents wanted.
New organs to the trade $65 and up
wards. Illustrated catalogue with list
of testimonials, some whom You may
know,) sent free. Very liberal dis
counts to Teachers, Ministers and
Churches, TO introduce them at once.
Address DANIEL +. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey, U. s. A.
oc<fA 76
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BEATTY p / A n Q !:
GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.


This instrument is the most handsome
ami best piano ever before manufactured
in this country or Europe, having the
greatest possible depth. richness and
volume of tone, combined with a rare
brilliancy, clearness and perfect even
ness throughout the entire scale, and
above all surprising duration of sound,
the power and. sympathetic quality of
which never changes under the most
delicate or powerful touch. Space for
bids full description of this magnificent
instrument. Agents discount given
where l have no agents. Remember you
take no risk in purchasing one of these
celebrated instruments. If after (5) five
days test trial it proves Unsatisfactory
the money you have paid will be refund
ed upon return of instrument and freight
charges paid by me both ways. Pianos
warranted for six years.
DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New jersey. U. S. A.
oc14-76
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
The Pianos and Organs manu-.

The Pianos and Organs manu-
featured and sold by Daniel F.
Beatty, of Washington. N. j., have
become so well and favorably
known that anything we may add
will only increase the testimonials
of thousands by one. All know
these instruments and all praise
them, but all do not know the very
low prices at which they can be
bought compared with the prices
charged for inferior makes. Write
to Mr.. Beatty for his Illustrated
Catalogues and prices.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14

6OOO Can't be made by every agent
pC CC every month in the business
We furnish, but those willing to work
can easily earn a dozen dollars a day
right in their own localities. Have no
room to explain here. Business pleas
ant and honorable. Women, and boys
and girls do as well as men. We will
furnish you complete outfit free. The
business pays better than anything else
We will bear expense of starting you.
Particulars free. Write and sec. Far
mers and mechanics, their sons and
daughters, and all classes in need of
paying work at home, should write to
us and learn all about the work at once.
Now is the time. Don't delay. Ad.
idress TIVE a. CO.. Augusta, Msins.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14

To the Working Class.-We are now
prepared to furnish all classes with con-
slant employment at home, the
whole of the time, or for their spare
moments. Business new, light, and
profitable. Persons of either sex easily
earn from 80 cents to IS per evening,
and a proportional sum by devoting
their whole time to the business. Boys
and girls can earn as much as men,
That all who see this notice may send
their address, and test the business we
make this unparalleled offer: To such as
are not well satisfied we will send one
dollar to pay for the trouble of writing.
Full particulars, samples worth several
dollars TO commence work on, and q
copy of Home and Preside, one of the
largest and best Illustrated Publics-
tions, all sent free by mail. Reader, if
you want permanent, profitable work,
address GEORGE STINSON e. co.
marI1 Portland, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
MONTGOMERY AND VICINITY

The crops are needing rain
around Montgomery.
"A negro boy, living at r. B.
Williams place, was bitten by a
mad dog last week. The dog was
killed.
Col. Burk, of Natchitoches, is
dead. His loss will be felt in that
parish.
-Tolivar Shumate has the larg-
est hog in Grant parish.
MIR. Il. j. Barfeld lost a child
on Monday, the 9th inst.
MIR. Jules Lambe, q citizen,
who formerly lived on Dada plan
tation, above Montgomery, was
drowned in Cane river last Thurs
day week, while attempting to
save his brother-in-law, Mr.. PEud-
homme.
John P. Gender has consump-
ton and left on the Lotus No. 3,
on his way to Western Texas. His
family remain behind.
More oats have been raised in
this vicinity this year than ever
before, and the yield has been
abundant.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14

II iis tell him, SEN me long to
Baton Rouge, widout eny Court
bisness,' case, if he gifts strait artei
me, Use q gone niger; you heard
mel"
Jim Smith, our colored con.
stable, and G. 81. Thomas, who
represented our parish in the
Packard rump, had a set-to on
Tuesday evening last. Consider
able billingsgate passed between
them before they came to blows.
Neither party appeared to have
studied the science or the art of
self-defense; but Jim managed to
drop in q highlander on the
Representatives. bread-basket that
sent him to grass, or ground, ra-
ther, as there was no grass grow
ing where he fell. Both parties
came lively up to the scratch again,
the rep. blowing some, when he
received another sumner on the
smeller, which put an end to the
contest.
The Deputy Sheriff left on the
last trip of the Bart Able with all
the prisoners except Geo. Brown,
who asked for an appeal to the
Supreme Court. We have learned
since, however, that his applica-
ton will be withdrawn, and he
will be ready to go next trip.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
JUDGMENT.
JUDGMENT.
State of Louisiana, Parish Court,
Parish of Grant.
Martha A. E. Bailey vs.. Benz. f.
Lovett, her hush and.-No. 434.

7 HEREBY certify that Judgment was
l. rendered in this case, in the words
and figures following, to-wit:
In this case, by reason of the law and
the evidence being in favor Of plaintiff,
Martha A. Z. Bailey, wife of BENJAMIN
F. Lovett, II is ordered, adjndged and
decreed that plaintiff recover from de-
PENDANT, Ii. +. Lovett, the sum of Four
Hundred and Fifty Dollars, with legal
interest from judicial demand, april
4th, 1877, with recognition of privilege
and mortgage, according to law. And
for reason aforesaid, 1t is further or
dered and decreed that she be separated
in property from her said husband, and
that the community of acquets and
gains between them be dissolved, and
that she have the control and manage
ment of her own property, Independent
o., her said husband, and for costs.
Done, read and signed in open Court,
this 4th May, A. d. 1877.
A. V. Raglan
Parish Judge.
In faith whereof I have hereunto set
~ my hand and affixed the seal of
!, said Court, ut Colfax, La, this
"s' 9Th July, A. d. 1877.
W. S. u. SHACKELFORD,
jy7-3t Deputy Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
GARD.

As it has been extensively reported by
rival sewing machine companies and
their peddlers, that the manufacture and
sale Of the GROVER & BAKER SEW
ING MACHINES had been suspended,
and the machines and the parts could no
longer be obtained, i beg leave to state
that the business of manufacturing the
machines has ONLY. been changed, and
that the supply will be larger, and better,
and the sale of these Celebrated Ma
chimes more vigorously pushed than
ever before. The popularity of the
GROVER & BAKER Machines is hard
to overcome, and it is only by such
means and Misrepresentation that many
of its rivals even effect loan Of their
machines.
GROVER Il BAKER s. NJ. DEPOT,
No. 5 Chartres street, New Orleans, La.
II. H. TRUE, Agent.
October 21-4m
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
A RARE CHANCE.
A GREAT BARGAIN IN A FINE
FARM.

1c0 ACRES OF LAND, situated in
lOV Grant parish, 40 acres under
good fence, the balance is splendid up
lands. There is good dwelling-h house
containing three rooms and kitchen,
smoke-house, lumber-house, corn-crib
and good-paying grist mill, run by
water. This farm is located in splen-
did stock-rangc, and not very far from
market. The stock Oh the place will
be sold with it if the purchaser wants
them.
This place will be sold for very
small amount, and time given on one
half of the purchase price. For full
particulars apply at this office.
Colfax. Nov.52. If
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
LAWS and Regulations

.;hers who do not give
,;ss to the contrary, are
|, G, FISHING to c ontinue their
u aesn.,r;bers order the dis
a ~ Of their periodicals,
!' 81 may continue to send
. y srs neglect or refuse e. to
{ la,ssrriodicals from the Office
H. are directed, they are
u e until they have
ssiy bills, and ordered them
us su. move to another
!,Sout informing the pub
' u the papers are sent to
"a = direction, they are held
y. .oarts have decided that
- take the periodicals
a 4 or removing and
..sm uncalled for, is primo!
lance .as Of intentional fraud"
y nsrsou who receives a
y, and makes use OF 1t,
khs has ordered it or not, he
!. law to be q subscriber.
|'aabscribers pay in advance,
! hound to give notice to the ,
|, At the end of their time, if
.ot wish to continue taking
ESise the publisher is au-
1 b send it on, and the
81 will be responsible until
q uotics, with payment Of
i seut to the publisher.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
VICK'S FLOWER AND VEGETA-
BILE SEEDS

Are planted by a million of people in
America.
See "vick's Catalogue. 300 Illustra-
tons, only 2 cents.
''vick's Floral Guide,' Quarterly, 25
cents a year.
"Vick's Flower and Vegetable Gar
den," so cents; with elegant cloth coy-
ers S1.OO.
All my publications are printed in
English and German.
Address JAMES WICK,
Rochester, N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
VICKs FLORAL GUIDE is a beau

VICK'S FLORAL GUIDE is beau
Y tiful Quarterly Journal, finely
illustrated and containing an elepa
colored Flower Plate with the first
number. Price only Is ceuts for the
year. The first number of 1877 just
issued in German and English.
"Vick's Flower and Vegetable Gar
den," in paper SO cts; with elegant
cloth cover, s1.00.
"vick's Catalogue 500 illustrations,
only cents
Address JAMES WICK,
Rochester, N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14

rs yorrcE.-The Rev. W. ID.
4 the NJ. E. Church, will hold
,r;ce at the Court House on the
.sbsth in each month, morning
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
local BnEVITIES.

call the attention of plan
/ farmers to the ADVERTISE
Issded "Half q pound OF
Sed, free ]"
III. Pirtel returned from
on tie steamer Dawn"
ursdsy morning. All his
IRE glad to see him again
home him back.
n ritizens-white and black
leased with the summary
si manner in which Judge
ban dealt with the criminals
tbefore him.
The case of the State vs.
IHadnott, for the killing Of
1 Torrey, the Court granted
ss Of venue to Rapides par
L is now in Jail at Alex
be School Board remained in
until a late hour on Satur-
81. last. We are unable to
! proceedings before our
as they were not given to
publication. !.
have had a couple of fine
pot rain this week, which
Very much needed. The
Pop is now about made, and
Pners will gather a good
! this great necessary.
pdge Michael Ryan, of Alex
made a mastery argument
csse of the State VS.. Geo.
1t had n powerful inAu-
, Tie jury, but they brought
Nrdict Of guilty of man.
a'f against the prisoner.
M Boyd and Peter David
2 . fuss on the 9th inst, at
w. David attempted to
coyd, when the latter dre,r
and fred, the bullet strik-
w IN tie head, INJECTING
: considered to be q fatal
Boyd is still at large.
= legal friends, of Alexan-
~ fe]o'ced when the Dis
'af' adjourned. They la
'e'y hard, and the weather
A''' una the courtroom
: :, u appeared to them to
AAe a certain warm coun-
! s''d book and clergymen
. I'd q. Hunter, our Dis
% q has added new lau-
us already well-earned
~ y and he certainly de-
y = thanks of all who are
= IN a rigid enforcement
!" We heard the follow
~ between a prom
''ilen and a leading
'u' which will go to show
.a y which the colored peo-
!. alm /: Il 'clar afore God,
). DuS any rascally tricks,
s''s arter me bout 'em,
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
Notice to Tax-Payers.

Notice to Taxpayers.
THE citizens of the parish are request
i ed to meet the Tax Collector at the
following named places, to settle their
taxes:
July 16-At Narcisse Fredieu's.
:" IL & 19-Montgomery.
19-JOhn G. Calhoun's.
20-Liberty Chapel.
2l-Day's Mill
" 70 & A-Big Creek Camp Ground.
4" Is e. 26-Satcher's Mill. q
Colfax, June 80, II Q"
G.. C. NASH,
je30-4t Tax Collector.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
SCHOOL TEAcHERSt

You can easily increase your sa3ary by
devoting very small portion of Your
leisure time to my interest. do not
expect you to canvass for my celebra-
ted Beaty's Pianos and Organs, unless
you see fit to but the service require
Of you is both pleasant and profitable.
Full particulars free.
Address, DANIEL +. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey, U. s. A.
oct14-76
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14

ASSESSORS NOTICE
7 HEREBY give notice that l shall,
l. after this date, assess all woods land
on the Red River bottoms, in Grant
parish, at Two Dollars per acre.
j. o. GRAYSON,
Parish Assessor.
Colfax, July Z, III. 1t
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
MEAT MARKET.

MEAT MARKET.
THE undersigned would s@
Il respectfully announce YN
to the citizens of Colfax NV
and vicinity, that they G:::4b
have established permanent MEAT
MARKET, and will have Fresh Meat OF
the very finest quality on hand every
Wednesday and Saturday.
WILSON PRESTIGE.
s. NJ. LACROIX.
Colfax, June 80, N. at
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
REPORT.

REPORT.
A Shuttle Sewing Machine, embody-
ing the following points of construction,
viz: A needle bar operated from the
end of a rotating shaft in the overhang-
ing arm; a shuttle supporter in a
shuttle carrier, moved transversely to
the feed by means of a crank on q rota-
ting shaft four-motioned positive
feed, and a straight needle with its
eyes parallel with the direction of feed.
For the following reasons:
A SUPERIOR
Family Machine, embodying the great
est number ofmost approved mechanical
devices to impart positive motions to
the various parts, simplicity of con-
struction, good workmanship, excellent
quantity and quality of work dqpe,
originality, and for completeness of
display. A. I. GOsHoRs,
Director General.
]. r. HAwLEY, President.
Attest-MYER AsCHE, Asst Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
FOUR MONTHS OF
GOOD HEALTH
FOR % CENTS.
PARSONS PURGATivE PILLS
FOR % CENTS.

ANY PERSON WHO WILL BUY A BOX OF
PARSONS PURGATivE PILLS
and will take one Il } each night for four
(4) nights. and viii do this every third
(3d) week during the months of June,
July, August and September, will not
be troubled with FEVER and AGUE,
nor MALARIOUS FEVER, nor Bilious
FBVER, nor any of the diseases result
ing from miasmatic poison, common in
Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkan-
sas and Texas. If PARSONS PURG-
A1IVE PILLS cannot be obtained at
your nearest store, send 25 cts. to the
undersigned, and the pills shall be sent,
post paid, by return mail. Physicians
supplied by mail at $3.50 per thousand
in bulk. AS this is little more than half
price for standard pills by the thousand,
cash must accompany the order. The
Recipe will be cheerfully sent to any
physician on application. We will send
Parsons Pills by mail to responsible
parties on commission at 81 per dozen,
sample dozens at $l.35, cash with the
order.
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
Collins Bros. st. Louis, Mo.
G. w. Jones g. Co. Memphis, Tenn.
l.. j. Hart q Co.. New Orleans, La.
Z. j. Lincoln g. Co.. Little Rock, Ark.
T. C.. Thompson & Co. . Galveston, Tex.
Address all orders to
/. s. JOHNSON g. CO.,
je3O-ly Bangor, Maine, Proprietors.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-07-14
THE TRUTH AT LAST
OFFICIAL REPORT
Centennial Awarding
Committee
ON THE
SINGER
S { W lin G M A CHI ! N {.

The United States Centennial Com
mission announce the following report
as the basis Of an award to the SINGER
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Eliza
beth, N. j., for their FAMILY SEWING
MACHINE:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-10-24
Garfield on tho ohio Defeat.

General Garfield gives, in an extern
ded Interviews reported in the
Chicago Tribune, Policy organ-a
summary of the opinions held by the
Republicans of Ohio as to the cause
of their defeat. These opinions are
briefly these:
First-Wcst's Communistic speech
at Cleveland, accepting the nomina-
ton for Governor. This greatly Of
Tended Republican business men,
who, in view of the strikes, as a re-
buke to West declined to vote for
him.
Second-The workingmen's move
ment gained so per cent. of its
strength from the Republican party.
Lucas county, which was an old Re.
publican stronghold, was actually car
ried by the workingmen. Hamilton
county was put into the hands of the
Democracy by workingmen.
Third-The chief cause, many Re-
publicans think. was the Civil Service
order Of the President. Many re-
garded this as an infringement of the
rights of American citizens, and
showed their disapproval Of it by not
voting. Probably 100000 Republi-
cans in Ohio declined to vote for va
rious reasons.
Four:h-Hostility to the Presidents
Southern policy was great reason.
The views Of Ben Wade prevailed in
many quarters. The Southern trip of
the President did not help to recon-
cile those who are opposed to his
Southern policy, as they Thought that
the President appeared to present to
the Southern people the pacilication
policy as his own and not as repre-
sentative of a party which had indoors
ed such policy in its platform.
Fifth--THe Democratic party made
no gains in the State.
These elements Gen. Garfield
groups as the reasons.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-10-24

CLEAN OUT THE BARN-Y ARDs.-At
this season every particle Of manure
should be taken out of the barn-yards
and the surface scraped clean. There
is leizure to do this now which can
not be had in the hurried time of
Spring. Instead of wagon box.
use loose planks for bottom and sides
these may be removed or turned over
one by one from behind, without
stopping the team, and the manure
dropped along row in the field. One
hand should remain in the field to
spread ii upon each side of the row,
and as he can cast it twelve feet on
each side, the rows may be rs feet or
rod and a half apart. If each load
is dropped in line so feet long,
there win then be 20 loads to an acre :
or, if 160 feet long, 10 loads to the
acre. Two wagons should be used,
one going TO the field while one is
being loaded in the yard; two men
can be loading while one is drawing,
unless the haul is long one, and ii
is an easy matter to lift the double
tree from the empty wagon on to the
loaded one.