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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
NINA WEEK in your own town,

mn n A WEEK in your own town,
Nh N and no capital risked. You can
w give the business trial without
out expense. The best opportunity ever
offered for those willing to work. You
should try nothing else until you see for
yourself what you can do at the business
we offer. No room to explain here. You
can devote all your time or only your
spare time to the business, and make great
pay for every hour that you work. Women
make as much as men. Send for special
private terms and particulars, which we
mail free. So outit tree. Don t complain of
hard times while yon have such a chance.
Address II. HALLETT & CO.,
Jyo-ly Portland, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

The committee for appointing the
time of holding the nominating con-
vention for the Fourth Congressional
District meets in Natchitoches next
Monday, July 5th. Capt. G. c. Nash,
member of tie committee from this
parish, has just recovered from
spell of cbills and fever, and may not
be able to attend, but in snch case
will delegate some good citizen of
the parish to go as his proxy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

His honor, Judge Solomon Kraft,
has just returned after finishing TAX
ing the census and assessments in
wards two, three, four and five. He
reports excellent crops all through
the hills, and that the rains have not
set the farmers back with their work
40 much as in the bottoms.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
SUCCESSION SALE
Parish Court, Parish of Vim, State Of
Louisiana-No. a.
Succession of John waddeli, deceased.

Succession of John Waddeli, deceased.
Pursuant to an order of sale issued by
the Parish Judge of the above parish and
State, in the above succession. dated June
7th, 1880, aud addressed to me, / will offer
for sale, ut public auction, ut Montgomery
ON SATURDAY. July IL. A. ID. 1850, and
at WINFIELD On SATURDAY. August II.
A. ID 1880, al. the unsold land on the in
ventOry of the succession Of Joha Wad-
dell. deceased. All the lands bel 'nging to
said succession situated in the parish of
Grant to be sold at Montgomery, and all
the lands belonging to-s said Succession sit
uated in the parish of VIM to be sold mt
Winfield, on the days above specified,
said lands to be specifically described on
the days of sale.
Terms Twelve months credit.
A. WADDELL.
Admir- succession John Waddell, decd.
June IL, A. ID. 1880. jl94t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

will cast her electoral vote for Gar
field and Arthur; but this is only
one side of the story. Gen. Town
send yesterday closed up his duties
in the War Department. This morn
ing Gen. Drum assumed the duties
OF Adjutant General of the Army.
ADAMS
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

Mr.. G. A. Pierson, of Natchitoches,
living on Cane river, about two miles
from Colfax, sends us six ears of his
brag early corn, fully matured and
ready for grinding. This July I'd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

The Bell brought up large freight
for Colfax, Cane river and Natchito
ches on her last trip. Cane river is
now in guod boating order for small
crafts, and the Kolegon is missing a
good summer run by laying up.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

'Rah for the Fourth of Julyl 'Rah
for Hancock! 'Rah for English! We
are in favor of cutting a bee-tree and
and firing of thirteen wagon boxes
in honor of the occasion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
sHERIFF's SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant-LioDel
L. Levy VS.. VIM. s. Calhoun.
District Court, Rapides Parish--No. 2so

By authority of and to pay and satisfy a.
writ of feri facias issued out of the hon
orable the District Court in and for the
parish of Rapides and State of Louisiana,
in the above numbered aud entitled case,
and to me directed, have seized and will
offer for sale, at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, within the hours pre-
scribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 9TH day of August, A. D.
1880,
at the court house door, in the town Of
COlfax, Louisiana, the following described
property, belonging to the defendant, Will
liam s. Calhoun, VIZ:
The undivided half interest of said w.
s. Calhoun in the estate of his mother,
Mary s. Calhoun, deceased. Said interest
comprising the undivided half of the fol-
lowing lands, more less being the separate
property of the said Mrs. Mary s. Cal
houn, deceased: On the north side of Red
river, in the parish of Grant, about Six
Thousand Acres of Land more or less. di-
vided into four plantations known as the
Mirabeau. Smithheld, Merideth and Feren-
zie plantations; also, lots Nos. /, 3, 5, 6,
corporation of Colfax; also, the undivided
half interest of w. s. Calhoun as heir in
about 14U0 acres of land on the south side
of Red river, in the parish of Rapides,
bounded above by lands of Dubois and
below by lands of Meredith Calhoun, and
known as the Freedmen's Home planta-
ton, together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon or thereto pertain
ing.
Terms Of sale = Cash, subject to APP
praisement. C. H. TEAL, Sheriff.
Colfax, Louisiana, June IL, 1880. j26
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

A fine school is in progress at
Buelah Church. taught by Mr.. Geo.
Harvel. He has "a enrolled scholars
and expects to have several more ad-
ded to his list in O short time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
RosEeRANI's CHLORIDE OF llME.

For Purifying, Bleaching and Disinfecting,
stands prominently the best. Always Pit
up in Diamond Blue Label Boxes.
1 Id Boxes. Id Boxes. fb Boxes.
All first-class Druggists keep it.
Have your Druggist order it, if lie has
none in stock, from cnAS. +. RISlEY,
Wholesale Druggist, 81 Cortlandt Street,
New York City. ap24-3m
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

Within the past week two very old
citizens of Grant parish have died,
Mr.. George Dean, aged sevepty-two,
and Mr.. James Stevens, in the seven
ty-frst year of his age.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
DIED..

DEAN-On Thursday, June "a, 1880. at
9:l5 P. NJ, at his residence on Big Creek
in the parish of Grant, La, GEORGE
DEAN, aged ~ years, months and 10
days, native of Morgan county, Georgia,
and q resident at his late home for the
past twenty-five years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
LOCAL d O Il S :.

Rain showers every day for the
past ten days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

STEVENSON Monday morning about
8 o'clock, June %, 1880, at his residence
near Liberty Chapel Grant parish. La,
JAMES STEVENS, aged II years, and o
resident at his late home for the past
twenty years. member of the Methodist
Episcopal church and an exemplary Chris
tan for many years prior to his death
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

A vegetable oddity, grown in the
garden of Mr.. H. Mcknight, is a per-
feet ear of corn that grew in the top
of the tassel, bare OF any shucks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

It is claimed that "forerunners" OF
the cotton worms are numerous in
this parish and in Natchitoches along
Cane river.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

River about eight feet above low
water mark and rising slowly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
MAnnA MONTH gnaranteed. sI2

d nm A MONTH guaranteed. $l2
ASUNuua day at home made BY the
VVV Vindustrious. Capital not re-
quiresl; we will start you Men, women,
boys and girls make money faster at work
for MS than at anything else. The work is
light and pleasant, and such as any one
can go right at Those who are Wise who
see this notice will send us their address
ut once and see for themselves. Costly
outfit and terms free. Now is the time.
Those already at work are laying mp large
sums of money.
Address TRUE 4 CO.
jy5-ly Augusta, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

Thanks to Mr.. A. g. Hargis for a
huge share Of a big musk-melon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
Risley's Witch Hazel

Cures Headache, Burns, Spraius, Wounds,
Cuts, rheumatism, Toothache, Earache,
etc, etc Warranted equal in quality to
any made, at halt the price.
OF. Bottles, 25c. Pint Bottles, SOC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

Assessing aud census taking is al
most completed in this parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03

The sheriff has nearly finished col
lecting State and parish licenses.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
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TO YOUNG MEN. y
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Address the Publishers,
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-07-03
WOODS & CO.'S PARLOR ORGANS

LIBERAL TERMS AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY CITY
INSTRUMENTS REPRESENTED
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16

A remarkable divorce suit was commenced in
one of the Chicago courts a short time since Re-
becca Kalen, girl Of seventeen, seeks a divorce
from Judel Kaien, her husband, who is also her
uncle, on the ground that she was forced by her
father to marry the old man. The father even
went to the extent Of performing the marriage
ceremony.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
HE WAS NOT oBTUsE.

Her lips were like the leaves, he said,
By Autumn crimson tinted;
Some people Autumn leaves preserve
BY pressing them, she hinted.
The meaning OF the gentle hint
The lover did discern,
And so he clasped her round the neck
And glued his lips TO her'n.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
THE SABBATH BELL

The Sabbath is a day
Designed for all to keep;
Some stay at home and rest,
Some 20 10 church and sleep.
We've seen the thing ourselves
And then, again, we've found
That lots OF people go
To simply stare around,
This kind OF folks, We fear
Who go TO church for show
you'll find some day will be
Guests of the man below.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
.sEMPER FIpELIs.

Dear partner of my waking hours,
Companion OF my sleep,
-Where'er ] go, DER fields Of flowers,
Or by the rocky steep;
At days decline, or mornings blush,
Or when the night lets down
The mantle OF its solemn hush
On sleeping vale and town;
In hours when hope and pleasure blend,
Or in my moments sad,
Thou clingeSt closer than a friend,
My faithful liver pad,
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
THE vAssAR GIRLS OPINION OF SIAN,

THE VASSAR GIRLS OPINION OF SLANG.
It's in the houses, on the streets
hear il everywhere;
II there's plan 10 put il down.
You bet your life I'm there.
There are some girls. ] know. Of course
In whom I could excuse &C.:
But really now, 10 knocked me cold
To hear Miss Simpson use it.
She always seemed 50 stiff and stern.
With lots OF style 10 back if:
But since I've heard her ali alone,
Ive tumbled TO her racket
And there's that very fresh Miss Jones.
I used to think NICE
Somebody ought TO come along
And put her down on ice.
She asked me-when. the other night,
/ talked my very best
20 give my tongue holiday,
And go and take a rest.
And when I asked her what she meant
For goodness gracious sake,
She said ought to have belt.
ABd that took the cake.
She talks about that "beaur OF hers
The lanky, shiftless IOut:
II I had such dizzy gawk
think I'd fire him out
Now must go and tackle Greek
My Greek is rather queer
Or on examination day
shan't catch on, fear.
II Nel0 York Clipper Stand.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
AGAME CHICKEN.

A chicken lived, a chicken died;
His drumsticks and his wings were fried
His feathers, by a dealer dried,
Were very shortly after dyed.
Soul he had none; admitting that,
How comes IL there, upon her hat,
His plumes-a mortal chicken'S-rise,
A glorious bird Of paradise?
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
CoNJUGAL FELICITY.

The stars are brightly shining, love;
And at the club I'm dining, love;
It's joy for me
Sometimes to be
Where I can't hear your whining, love
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
THE MIRTHFUL MUSE.
CALLING THE TURN.

Put the armchair in the corner,
Near the brightly glowing CRATE;
George and Mabel will be In Il
When the kitchen clock strikes eight
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
JOHN NJ. DAILY.
BENJAMIN 1. coHEN.

Attorney at = LdU and Notary Public,
AGENT OF THE CENTRAL LAW JoURNAL AND Il
PUBLICATIONS,
N E. First and Stark streets Portland, Oregon.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
PRIMAL BRAVERY.

That man had sure a palate covered o'er
With steel OF brass, that on the rocky shore
First ope'd the oOzy oysters pearly coat
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16

VIII practice in all the Courts Oregon and Washing
Territory, and the u. s. District and Circuit Courts.
Collections promptly attended to, and pressed with Wig
Particular attention paid business in the General La
Office and other Government Departments at Washingt
Eastern Correspondent, Capt JOHN MULLAN, Wa
ington, ID. c. del 6I
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-16
a aCANDIEDn REPLY.

- What shall give you, my love- my own ."
said the enraptured youth 10 his lady fair;
- Bangles and bracelets FOR your white arms,
Or jewels 10 twine i'm your golden hair?
A shawl from the looms Of the fervid East,
Or satins and silks from those OF France?
What shall 7 give you, my love, my own >"
And he turned upon her his tenderest glance.
And the maiden's eyes they brightly shone
With the light OF JOY and love and TRUTH
And her breath came quick as her ears drank in
The honeyed words OF this ardent youth;
Round her slender waist he had placed arm.
AS he tOyed with the curls her sunny head.
3" What shall I give you - repeated he.
Not quite so much taffy,i she archly said
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03
THE TIMES, NEW BLooMFIELp PA FEBRUARY 8 1850.

promised TO marry that addle- -pated
youth % as che accurately described him.
Also, Mr.. Charles w. Brown, whois un-
doubtedlv lineal descendant of Ana
Mas. further confessed that he meant no
harm when he kissed Miss Ketchum In
the vestlbule of the church on Christmas
morning, and that he would never do SO
again.
BY this time the young people outside
of the door had fled. The three young
ladies whose names had been mentioned
in the medical students confession,
wept, indignant tears, and protested
that the " wretch" knew that he was
telling lies; while the otheryoung ladies
said they hoped that such was the case,
but that Mr.. Brown did seem very
earnest and sincere in what he said.
The next morning no questions were
asked of that depraved young man, and
in the course of the day nearly every
one of the thirteen young people said
they had received letters which would
oblige them to go home Immediately.
AS a practical joke, the illuminated
skeleton was not, perhaps, strikingy
successful, but it is the opinion of Mr..
Charles w. Brown that no further at
tempts to play practical jokes on him
will be made, and that he has fully
repaid the ingenious inventor of the
ghost.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03
The Widows Fund.

A minister aged 73, a bachelor, was on
his death-bed. For the last twenty years
he had had as housekeeper steady,
sensible woman, who served him hon
estly, tended him like daughter during
his illness, and for whom he had quite
fatherly regard. She was 45 years old,
and he was poor and had nothing to
leave her. Finally he thought of plan
and calling her one day, said:
"Of course you are aware that there
is Minister'S Widows Fund and so if
the husband dies, his widow will have
an annuity during her life. Now suppose
you marry me F; although l am almost at
deaths door you will be amply provided
for in the future. Will you consent to
this ?''
Master dear, you must be doting !!
What would people say 20
81 was never more serious in my life,
Mary; and am sure people will say we
have both acted wisely in this matter.
Take till this evening to think it over
and then bring me your answer.'
In the evening she told him she "would
take him." In ten. days after they were
married, and three days later the old
man died but his widow still enjoys
her share of the Widows Fund"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03
What Have You to Show For It2

This is the question pToPounded by
some newspaper correspondent, who
proceeds to elucidate in this WISE
A young man commences at the age
of 20 years to driak, and frOm 20 to %,
drinks but one glass of beer day,
worth cents glass; at 23 he will have
spent $54.75; from 23 to 25, two glasses
day, he will have spent $7&; from %
to 80, three glasss day, $273.75; from
50 to 50, four glasses day, $556.25. BY
this time he will have spent in all the
sam of 81 ,222.75.
Now, ii another young man commen-
eas at 20, and instead of spending the
money named for beer each year, puts 1t
out at Z per cent. interest, without any
savings but this beer money, he would
be worth at the age of 40 years, $2,2SO,
having saved his money, his character,
his health, and perhaps his soul.
Now. if you have been paying out
your money for beer-what have you to
show for its Are you any better, richer,
happier for it Are you any healthier
than your total abstaining friends? Has
your beer drinking given you any better
position liz society Are you any better
for it in any way? Does your drinking
help you to lay up anything of any sort
| to offset the bank account you would
have had if you had paid your beer
| money to the cashier ? Or do you expect
by means of beer-drinking TO lay up
| ANYTHING for yourself or your family in
the future If so, what is it
When YOU make bargain, there are
always two values. You pay your
money for pair of shoes and you have
the shoes to show for it, and You can
wear them while you are earning money
to buy more; but when you have paid
your money for glass of beer, and
swallowed 1t, what have you to show for
it? Ten chances to one it makes you
thirsty for another glass, and another,
and you get the headache or a stupid
feeling that does not help your work,
and perhaps some other bad things-not
worth paying for; but if you have any
good thing to show for it, what is it
Perhaps you have not yet drank
enough to count up much If so, now
is the time to forestall the cost and make
your bargain. Will you pay out your
money for beer and lose it or will you
lay it out so that you have something to
show for it
Wherefore do you spend your money
for that which is not bread, and your
labor for that which satlsfieth not ~
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03
SUNDAY arADlN !.
Finding "GlrI' In the Bible

A N ENGLISH TOWN missionary, a
fAshort time ago, related remarkable
incident. There was lodging house In
his district, which he had long desired
to enter, but was deferred from so doing
by friend, who feared that his life
would he endangered. He became at
length 50 uneasy that he determined to
risk all consequences and try to gain ad-
mission. So one day he gave q somewhat
timid knock at the door, Ia response to
which a coarse voice roared out, "Who's
there 7" and at the same moment vi.
cious looking woman opened the door
and ordered the man of God away.
"Let him come in, and see what he Is
and what he wants, " growled out the
same voice. The missionary walked in,
and bowling politely to tie rough look
ing man whom he had just heard speak,
said:
II have been visiting most of the
houses in this neighborhood to read with
the people and talk about good things
l have passed your door as long as 1 feel
ought, for wish to talk with you and
your lodgers."
"Are you what is called the town mis-
sionaryY"
IL am, sir, F" was the reply
"Well, them" said the fierce looking
man, "sit down and hear what / am GO
ing to say. will ask you question
out of the Bible. If you answer me
right, you may cali at this house, and
read and pray with us or our lodgers as
often as you like. If you do not answer
right, we will tear your clothes off your
back and tumble you neck and heels in
to the street. Now what do you say to
thatp for / am man of my wogd.''
The missionary was perplexe3, but at
length quietly said:
~ ilItry."
"Well, them" said the man, "here
goes. Is the word girl in any part of
the Bible if so where isit to be found,
and how Often2 That Is my question. Z"
"Well, sir, the word girl is in the BIZ
BILE, but only once, and raay be fouad in
the words of the prophet Joel, Iii, 8.
The words are, "And seld the giul for
wine, that they might dripk."
"Well," replied the man. "I'm dead
beat: 1 burst to have bet five poDnds
yeu could not have told"
"And couldinot have told yesterday -
said the visitor. "For several days 1
have been praying that the Lord we@ld
open me way into this house, and this
very morning, when reading the Script
ures in my family, was surprised TO
fnd the word girl, and got the Concord
ance to see if it occurred again, and
found it did not. And, now sir, 1 be-
lieve that God did,know, and does know
what will come to pass and surely His
hand sin this for my psotection and
your good"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03
SELLERS'
SELLERS'
COUGH
SYRUP
so Years Before the Public !
SYRUP

Pronounced by all to be the most Pleasant
and efllcacious remedy now In use, for the
cure of Coughs, Colds, Croup, Boarseness,
Tickling sensation of the Throat, Whooping
Cough, etc. Over million bottles sold
within the last few years. 1t gives relief
wherever used, and has the power to impart
benefit that cannot be had from the cough
mixtures now In use. Sold by all Druggists at
25 cents per bottle.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-02-03
SELLERS LIVER PILLS

are also highly recommended for curing liver
complaint, constipation, sick-beadaches, fever
and ague, and all diseases of the stomach and
liver. Sold.by all by all Druggists at 25 cents
per box. 40 1y
r. e. SELLERS g. CO., Pittsburg, Pa.