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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-16

The lumber for that long talked
i fence around the Jail has been
!, hand some time. Wonder if it
! expected to grow into u wall.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-16

The following are the amounts
of parish taxes and licenses col
lected by Z. {. Nash, Tax Collector,
and turned over to A. L. Grow,
Parish Treasurer, as shown by the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-16

See the Tax Collectors statement
4 money turned in. We would
consider it a favor to receive the
lrssurer's report. Several have
,,sed fol- it, and our readers will
al take it ms an interesting item.
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p.,;sb Court was in session the
sr,t three days of the week, and
.,;ourued sine die Wednesday.
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GCODWY N'S
EUREKA YEAST POWDER,
MANUFACTURED IN
NEW. ORLEANS, La.

1t is regarded by many experienced
housekeepers as not only good, but the
very best thing of the kind they. have
ever tried. Only give this
HOME PRODUCTION
a fair trial, and you will hardly fail to
patronize it.
1t is pure, excellent and healthful
preparation, and is SO pronounced by
Drs VIM. G. Austin, G. J. Bickhain and
j. J. Lyons, OF New Orleans, who have
examined the recipe for making it.
To TIE LADY OF THE HOUSEHOLD.
As it is the special province of house
keepers, practically, TO test articles in
the culinary line, and TO judge of their
merits, your attention is respe ctfully in
vited to the EUREKA YEAST POW
DER.
All of the leading family grocers of
New Orleans deal in in it.
p. NJ. GOODWIN. Manufacturer,
l22 Terpsichore Street,
New Orleans, La.
dix
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Weather fine, and ploughing and
...D,ring the soil for planting goes
.pbrsvely.
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n. s,oford has our thanks for
!. Arguments against that fellow
Kellogg, the Fraud.
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If a man ,loesn want to be ar
rested Mt any time by a sheriff who
has warrant for him, let him take
refuge in United States Collectors
Office. This is the Republican way
OF doing things.-Troy Daily Press.
And then let the United States
Marshal be on hand to arrest the
officer who has the temerity to at
tempt to execute the warrant
\. D. Times.
And when that Marshal b As to
answer for interfering with pro-
cesses issued from the court, how
does the matter stand?
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Al judicial advertisements
, h Oaid for in advance or
"A be discontia ued after the
id Insertion.
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o,r iail is empty now. How is
All for Grant parish?
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JUDGMENT.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Ninth District, for the Parish of
Grant, January Term, 1873. \
Elizabeth Mcknight, wife, VS.. Howard
Mcknight, husband l79.


In this case, by reason Of the law, and
the evidence being in favor of the PLAIN
tiff, Elizabeth Mcknight, and against
the defendant. Howard Mcknight. it is
ordered, adjudged and deereed that the
said plaintiff do have and recover from
the defendant the sum of Sixteen Hun
drcd and Fifteen Dollars (Sl615), with
i've per centum interest thereon. from
the 10th day of December. A. ID. 1877,
and cost of this suit. Ii is further or
dered. adjudged and decreed that the
community OF aquets and gains hereto
fore existing between the plaintiff and
Ter said husband, II. Mcknight. be and
the same is hereby dissolved and that
the said plaintiff be authorized to adj
minister her separate property in future
free from the control of her said hus-
band This done, read and signed in
open court on this the 18th day of Janu-
AIRY. A. ID. 1873. w. f. BLACKMAN,
District Judge.
HENRY C. WALKER, Clerk.
In testimony whereof have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court, at Colfax, ON this the 9th day
of January, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy
eight. 5. L. SHACKELfUkD.
fest Deputy Clerk.
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rhs river is falling slowly.

Hob water all around us.
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in the rich country Of the
Red River Vale

Addre.. THE CHRONICLE.
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C0rTON-Low Ordinary, II: Ordina-
ry, IS; Good Ordinary ss; Low Middling
%, Kidding 10s; Coed Middllng III;
Middling Fair III.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
"SISTER" GERTRUDE.

t'Tcnderly inscribed to little Gertrude Baker, de
ceased daughter OF Hon. Mr. and Mrs D. j. Baker |
Where is little Sister" Gertrude2 All the
day long we have listened for her busy feet
climbing up our stairs; but she does not
come. She is not in the yard playing
"catch EN- with her little payma,es; nor
yet digging in the sand in the garden. She
is not with Johnny and Maggie and Mlly,
we know, for they, too, miss her, with her
merry laugh and baby ways. Where is our
SISTER Gertrldei She is not on the street,
for we have sought her there, too, where it
seemed every moment we must see the
brown'iaccd little gypsy, with her straw hat
pushed back on her head, her loose curs
streaming in tn, wind and her whole lit
tie self Independent as independent
could be. We cannot find our
little iavorite anywhere; where can she be-
She is not with papa! No, she is not with
papa, we know, for there is saddcned
look in his face as he ncars his home. The
little flock that flies to meet him and give
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

AS THE QUARANTINE HAS OPENED, Mrs.
Williamson opens her store again, and
wishes to say TO the public that she has n
full line of millinery and notions, and she
solicts every one to call aud examine her
stock before purchasing elsewhere. She will
display during the week one of the hand
soonest line Of ladies' trimmed pattern hats
ever brought to this city, also handsome
line Of hats, feathers, and flowers, and
many other things new in the notion line,
which she can and will sell as cheap as any
dry goods house in the city, She is pre-
pared to remodel old hats into any Of the
latest styles for the small sum Of 25 to 30
cents each. Hats dyed black or brown
Mrs. W. has just added to her stock full
supply of different styles and patterns of
jewclry. Go and examine them.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

The TIDY liousEMirE.-Thc careful, Idly
housewife, when she is giving her house it,
spring cleaning, should bear in mind that
the dear inmates of her house are more ure-
cious than houses, and that their systems
need cleansing 10y purifying the blood, reg.
uIating the stomach and bowels to prevent
and cure the disease arising from spring
malaria and miasma, and she should know
that there is nothing that will do it 80 pr
fectly and surely as Hop Bitters, the purc,,
and best Of all medicines. See other coz
uml.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

him cheerful greeting is not complete
without the little sister His eager arms
shall miss the weight Of the little Gertrude,
forever more lie cannot find her, seek
where he will.
Where is the little sister? Where can
she be hiding! The fearful eyes Of the
lonely mother unconsciously watch for her
coming still; and the anxious ears ache
with their listening for the pattcring of the
tiny feet that come no more TO cheer
her, There is Il shadow in the home
that chils the hearts OF all who loved her.
Her small chair is in USE, but she is not
using it. her broken china doll she carried
about so much and loved 50 well, is laid
away to be seen only through blending
tears; her toys and playthings lie around
untouched, for the sturdy busy little fee.
are tired ont, now, and have hidden them.
selves away from us all, and We cannot find
our little pet Where can she be: They
told me she was not there when sought her
in her home and yet know the happy lit
tie face that looked up into mine was the
face Of our little Sister" That
fair vision, nestled amid a halo
of flowing hair, in downy nest OF pillows,
was surely she, aud was but dreaming or
did the chubby hands steal ont and stroke
with gentle kindness, the velvet cheek OF
the angel babe who came 10 fill her place
in the mothers arms ere she should slip
away from among us: What whispered the
sweet lips into my ear, as the mother nurscd
her babe at her aching breast, clasping il
the tighter, as she rocked it to-and-fr to.
and'iro, telling the while, of the dear,
lost, little Gertrude. All, SHE told
me the secret Of her hiding; as
she watched the sorrowing face Of the
little mother, and whispered me to comfort
her. She was so happy, she said, and
mamma must not cry. And the baby talk
went on in my ear, and heard a isping
OF how glad she was to get away from the
great heat Of the city, and play abou, in the
fair, bright sunshine all the day through.
Of the beautiful Autumn leaves that stole
their rich tints Of reds and browns and
yelIows, from the whole years store Of
coloring, ere they drittcd 50 lightly
down and lovingly lay on her little bed.
oh, no the frost could not chill her nor the
winters snow reach her. Away beneath
the leaty covering was the germs Of green
grass and lovely wild flowers. Birds
of winter nestled in her pillow and
found their shelter there. Oh. it was such
"A beautiful spot 10 rest! and she was so
tired Of play. Grand, old, rock-bound,
mOss'covercd hills rose around her; and the
deep blue sky that bends above her was not
more watchful ofherthan were the fair, firm
hands that guard her tiny steps--the hands
that will lead her to Heavens own gates, to
find them ''ajar' for our little sisters, LET
them enter when they will Sister Ger
trude is not lost, but hidcth. We shall find
her soon, and know her for our own, forever
and ever
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
MATTERS OF LOCAL IMPORT.

No cases at the police courts yesterday
Rather a rough night, was that of the
18th, for the social hop Of the f. S. & L.
association.
Mr.. Oberlys mother, accompanied by
Mrs. Melindy, Of Villa Ridge, returned to
tie city yesterday,
The city marshal, Mr.. c. D, After, was
reported for sick duty yesterday, His case
is not a serious one.
--Since.the subsistence ofthe yellow fever
South, Short Line passenger cars are at
tached to |. G. trains, as formerly.
Hon. II. Winter. 1.-THE mark of his
high calling is seat in Congress, sir"
Let this be recorded in the Northern
Book"
For period OF sixteen days our county
Jail has remained empty. Bearing in mind
that Paducah is only fifty miles off, the fact
is wonderful.
Hunters that bring squirrels to the
Cairo market will obtain a better price, if
they miss, say once in five times in shoot.
ing the hind legs away.
The maintenance of the city calaboose.
during the past twelve months, has costles
money than has been paid for the like ser
vice, since the incorporation of the city.
TO such Of our contemporaries as have
kindly noticed our accession to the EDITOR
al chair of THE BULLETIN, we tender an
expressrn of thanks which we beg them to
<onsi Ter as sincere and heartfelt. It isbu,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
NEW ADVERTISER HNTS.
MEATH DEFEATED.

For over 20 years SELLERS LIVER PILLS have
teen the standard remedy for Liver Complaint,
Cosiiyeness, Sick Headache Pain In Shoulders or
Back, Dizziness, Coated Tongue Fever and Ague
and all diseases arising from deranged state Of the
Liver OF stomach Thomas Adams, OF Big Sandy,
Nv, says: Sellers Pills have saved hundreds Of
dollars In doctors bills In this country" r. +.
Sellers Co, Propretors, Pittsburg, IA, Barclay
Bros, Agents Cairo
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

New SKATING RTNK.-Mr Carter Hutch
inson and Ed. Knott would respectfully in
form the colored citizens of Cairo that they
have purchased from Ellis and Petit the
right, and a sufficient number of skates to
run skating rink for the colored people Of
Cairo. As soon as arrangements underway
are perfected the new rink Will be opened.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
SELLER'S COUGH SYRUP.

Over 100000 bottles sold, II il the most pleasant
aud popular remedy for Coughs. Colds, Group,
Hoarsness and all throat and lung diseases Has
been in use for half century Doctors recommend
and prescribe It, j. Il. Youman, Long =, o., Ill.,,
says: III saved my two children from the grave"
4 l.. Simmons, of Baltimore, Nd, also says: 1T
will cure the worst cough Immediately" Ask your
druggist or general storekeeper for II and take no
for circular. r. f. Sellers & Co., Proprietors,
P,tsburg Pa, Barclay Bros, Agents, Cairo.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
LETTIE COLEMAN'S LAUNDRY.

Mrs. Lcttie Coleman has reopencd her
laundry on Fourth street. between Washing
ton and Commercial avenues, and takes this
method Of informing her old friends and
patrons that she is again at their services,
and solicits their patronage. She has re.
duccd prices TO suit the times.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

The parents and guardians Of school
children should bear in mind that A. ".
Pyatt X Co keep every description Of school
books used in the public schools in Cairo.
and offer them at prices that should have
controlling influence with economical Luv.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

THERE will be Musicale gwen at the
residence Of Professor Ayord On Tenth
street, in this city, next Thursday evening,
the 2lst instant The best talent o; the
city have signiied purpose to participate
in the entertainment.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

LosT-A sleeve button, a round yellow
stone set in gold, odd style The loser
thinks the button and cuff were lost to-
gether. A reward of more than the value
of the button will be paid the finder on
returning it to Taber Brothers.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

If YOU would save money, buy yonr
school books, stationery, etc, of A. W. Pv-
att y Co. Their stock is full, and little
inquiry will satisfy you that their price. are
as low as the lowest.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

RooMs TO LET-Two furnished room, 10
rent. One with fire; situated in business
part of the city. Apply at No lOj, Com
mercal Avenue. MRs. S. WnIIAMsoN.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

SMOKERS ifyou wish fine key Wc,t7
or Imported" cigar, call at Korsmeyers
cigar store. 1t is the only place in the city
almost daily in receipt of fresh goods
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

LOOKOUT that your nurses do not drug
your little ones with laudnum, paregoric
or other soothing remedies. Give them DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup, which innocent remedy
is warranted not to corein opiates.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
LEGAL.
NOTICE

NOTICE
Is hereby given to Nellie Gafncy. Timothy r;ssD.y
William Hafncy and Mary Gafney, that Isabel Gas.
ney has hled petition against them for partition Of
the premises described IN said petition which sui.
~ now pending In the Alexander Circuit, court End
mat summons has been issued In said suit Ags'nt.
you, returnahe on the first tay Of tho NEXT January
term, ls9, OF said Alexander circnt court to b- br
gun and holden AT the Court hOusc IN the C'y OF
CAIRO. Alexander county, Illinois on the fret Mon
day Of January, 1879.
"JNO,A REEVE
Clerk OF said colt'
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

For good shave for ten cents, a good
halr cut Tor twenty-five cents, 90 10 Henry
>chicks barber shop, No IA? Commercial
Avenue.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
THE DAILY BULLETIN.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY AND COUNTY.
Only Morning Daily in Southern Illinois.
LOCAL REPORT.

No1ICE'-To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN. The Cairo
Bulletin Co.. VIII pay no bills contracted by any of
lis employees, or any one connected with THE Bull
LETlH, unless the same Is made on written order
signed by myself andtbe order must be attached to
Ite bill when presented
J0HN II. OHERiY
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

Buy your school books OF A. W. Pyatt g.
Go. Their stock is complete, and their
prices such as defy successful competition.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

QuERY.-Why will men smoke common
tobacco when they can buy Ma,burg Bros
Seal Of North Carolina at the same pr;cel
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

FRENCH PATTERN HATs.-Just received,
large invoice Of French Pattern hat, at
Mrs. ). Wiliamson's.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

SrRAws AND FELTs- A full assortment of
all the different styles and shapes at.
Mis-. $. WILLIAMSON.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16

CouGH, lIoarsrness, Asthma, or any irri-
tation Of the Throat or Bronchial Tubes,
will be relieved by DR.. BnlI's Cough Syrup.
1t has cured thousands. Recommend it to
your friend and ncighbor. Your druggist
keeps it. Price 25 cents.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
BUSINESS LOCALS.

,, CHEW Jackson's best Sweet Navy To-
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-16
PHOENIX DRUG STORE.
DHEN TX DRUG STORE,
COR. COMMERCIAL AV. AND E,IG ITrEENTII S,r
GEO. b. O'HARA, Proprietor,

issuppIed with Chemical
daFun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-10-02
Our Home Pnor

xEdtor Stdr:-The mammoth coneert I'm s;d
uh, vi Inc yellow fever sufferers, to be given To-
hgh1 hH IN the Congregational Church. Is sure 10
s oS p9.n an artistic and financial success: and
15 1,h = ,Eefe Is every probability that hundreds
misSinn no Lnaena going will be unable to gain ad-
n1lssion, we respectfully suggest TO the beney.
0isnt and accomplished ladies' and gentlemen
Mno nave come forward so heartily and
Rremptly to relieve the pains of our southern
Iriends, that they agree tonight, before sepa-
Iatlng, to repeat the concert at an early date
Tor the benefit OF Our olcn poor, while the per-
s0nnet is so "weu I'm hand" of the several
leaders.
We further suggest that the proceeds be
handed to the treasurer OF the new organiza-
ton for the relief Of the poor of the District.
OF which the Hon: Horatio King is president,
and MT. l. 8: Emery secretary-an association
based upon the -uccessful and well trjed niane
ADOPTED In New York, Boston. Philadelphia
Baltimore and other large cities. which cnn.
templates the districting of the cities OF Of
Massnington and Georgetown, and visitation
ana relief OF the poor by unpaid oficiaIs. That
$1,000. I Is proper to add that he is an oficer
II anotner organization, and is I'm no way con.
!, nsctea With the society recommended as the
ainmoners OF the contemplated fund,
VcVoper z loIS MI0CCASIoNAI.
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THE GREAT BOAT RACE.
COutifsious of fha CootaSf

NEW YORK, Oct. 2-The Montreal CORE
sp0ndent of the World writes concerning the
Courtney Hanlon boat race, which occurs to-
day, that in reality the race is for a stake of
S2CN; $1,000 side, and purse of 5000,
taiready In bank), and has nothing to do with
the championship. The correspondent adds
that when the articles of agreement were
drawn up to that effect the people of Mon
treal were fearful that unless the race did ill.,
clude this condition it would not be success,
and refused otherwise to provide purse.
The members of the Hanlon club thereupon
tee, in which they agreed that I'm case of his
defeating HanlOn, Courtney should succeed to
the title now held by the former, ''of cham
p10n OF America" In caee he should win
Courtney, in addition to the purse of 5000
will, by reason of the contract by the HanlOn
such claim to the title of champion" as to be
able to dictate terms and place for any other
race pretty much as he pleaSes.
Odds On HanlOn.
LACHINE, Oct. 2.-The day is fair but brisk
wind is blowing, which renders the water
very lumpy, and doubts are expressed il the
race can be rOwed today. Both men are look
ing and feeling well, and both are confident of
success. The odds offered on Hanlon are
Slightly less than last night.
Prospect Of q Race To-day Dubious.
BOSTON, Oct. "A special dispatch to the
RerGtd from Lacline Says the wind is increas-
Ing, and the race prospects are still more
dubious. The grand stand is rapidly filling,
and the shores and streets are thrOnged with
people Of all ages and conditions. Gambling
Is going ON freely and openly. More than a
cloths, three card monte stands, and games of
that llk being scattered up and down the main
street, pool selling laneuiShes and Hanlon
mel are o11erlng odds OF 50per cent. in betting
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The Markefa.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2.-yirginia skies, de-
TERED, 6t; 90. consolidated. -; do. second
series. 3l4; past due coupons. SlA. North Caro-
ina elNes. ord, 16: do. new, bid to-day, Sugar
firm, S4= aSss.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 2.-Cotton weak and droop-
ing-middling, nominsy 10's. Flour stealy aud
In fair demand. heat, southern firm and active;
western easier-southern red 02aI o.: do am her,
l.O6a1. 10; No. Pennsylvania red. l. 05l4; No.
= western winter ret. spot and October, 1.05, ,
November. l. % sal 05 =; Dece mber. 1 064sl0jA.
Corn, southern quiet aud firm; western firm az
oeclire of = cent-southern white 81: DO. yellow,
b5hab6; WESTERN mixed, spot. 48 4: October, 4S:
November. 48t: steamer AZ. Oats Quist aud
sllace easiersouthern, 26 30: western white, 29a
80; dc. mixed. 2Sa2S&; Pennsylvania 23a30. Rye
9ule AID steady. 52A54 Hay duh and unc Yang "a.
PROVISIONS quiet and about steady. Butter rHn FOR
cboics, with better suppy-western aad gla les lGs
1S. Petroleum dali, weak and nomiua-crade 7ss !;
refined, 9es. Coffee ann but gTet-Rio cArgoes,
14F21S. " hisky quiet. L 09sa1 09s. EecetJts-
foUr. 3, 200: wheat, y, 900: corn, 8 soc: oa's
600. Shil nents-whest, 50 600: corn, "a SEQ
Freights TO Liverpool per steamer dun and NOM
inal.
NEW YORK. ,Oct. 2.-Stocks strong Money,
2lec4- God, IcIss. Erchange, long, 40; short,
fS4. Governments STEADY.
NEW YORK. Oct. 2.-FlOuT duh and heavy,
Wheat duh and lCwSI. Corn active and lower.