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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
CoFFIcIAL.
LIST OF JURORS
Drawn to Serve at the Term Of the District
Court to be Held on the 18th Day
Of September, A. D. 1881.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, |
PARISH OF GRANT.

I
PARISH OF GRANT.
/, BE 1T KNOWN AND REMEMBERED,
that in obedience to an order of the hon.
orable Judge of the 18th Judicial District
Court, Parish of Grant, State of Louis
lana, we the undersigned Jury Commis-
sioners of the parish Grant, duly appoint
ed and qualified according to law, met
this day, in the Clerk office, in the court
house, in said parish, to draw Special
Jury, of Twenty-Five, to serve for the Sec
ond week of the September term of Dis
trict Court, for the parish Of Grant, for
the year 1881, which week commences
on the 18th day of September next (iS5ll
which will open on the 9Th of September,
1881, for the trial of all criminal cases,
when the penalty is not necessarily inn
prisonment at hard labor or death.
The Clerk of the Court, S b. Shackel-
ford, then furnished the Jury Commissions
with list of the Jury who had served at
The last term of the District Court, when
the Jury commissioners, with the assist
ance OF the Clerk OF the District Coart
and ex-officio member of The Jury Com
mission, proceeded to open the General
Venire Box, and, after revising the same
by striking from the list and taking from
the box all those who had removed from
the parish, died, ETC., then proceeded to
replace like number of names in the
General Venire Box, taken from the Regis
tration and Poll books OF said parish, so
as to supplement the number of names
takcn FROM the box to its original unm-
bers, Three Hundred, when Mr.. L q.
Randolph drew from the General Venire
Box, in the presence of the undersigned
Commissioners, one at time, the follow
ing Twenty Five names to serve for the
second week:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

The steamboats, have been charg-
ing two-card rates to Alexandria, and
four-card on all freight above the
falls. We are informed that the rate
to Alexandria is to be increased, and
suppose that all freight above that
place will hereafter be confscated
to paw the charges on it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

A young white man and an old
black man passed through Colfax
yesterday, armed with shot guns, in
search of couple of horse thieves.
Both of them have lost an animal at
the hands of the thieves. We hope
they will catch the rascals and give
them the benefit of "the laws slow
DELAY" or have a good excuse to
mete out swifter justice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

Major Mccain passed through Col
fax this week, on his way back from
New Orleans, where he has been to
lay in stock of goods for the fall.
Rather than wait for the boats to
crawl over the sand bars, he hired a
buggy in Alexandria and made bis
way home overland.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

Capt. Noel, of the steamboat Lila,
that ran in Cane river last winter,
together with the pilot and engineer.
who went up Red two or three weeks
ago, came down in skiff one day
last week. They report the Lila
good for service yet, Notwithstanding
the fact she has a considerable hole
punched in her hull timbers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

If the world fails to come to an
end to-day, We hope those in arrears
with the CHRoNIoLE will conclude that
they have been spared in order to
give them chance to settle up with
the printer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

We understand that the citizens
living near Bagdad, in ward two. are
trying to have postoffice establish
ed at that place. 1t is much needed
by large number of persons, who
at present have to go ten and fifteen
miles to Pinevile to get their mail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
NOTICE.
Succession of Meredith Calhoun--No. l.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish OF
Grant, State of Louisiana

Notice is hereby given to all whom it
may concern that w. 5. Calhoun, admins
traitor of the succession of Meridith Cal
houn, has this day filed his provisional
tablesux of distribution.
Witness the honorable Aristides Barbin,
Judge, this 18th day of August, A. ID. 1881.
S. b. SHACKELFOkD,
Clerk 10Th Dist Court, Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana. an20-2t
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We are just in receipt of large
and well selected stock of gold jew
elry, fine American, English and Swiss
watches. in gold and silver cases,
which will be sold very low for the
cash. FERGUSON & ScHNAcK,
Watchmakers & Jewellers, Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
sHERIFF's SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of Louisiana--No. 119.
1. Bloom & Co., VS.. Michael Cans

By virtue of and to satisfy writ of fieri
facias. issued and to me directed. in the
above entitled and numbered suit, have
seized and will offer for sale, at public
auction, in front OF the court house door,
in the town of Colfax, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY. Sd day of Sept, A. D. 1881.
the following described property, seized as
the property of the defendant. to-wit:
One STOREHOUSE and LOT in the
town of Montgomery, La. having fifty
feet front on Water street and running
back one hundred feet, being bounded ON
the north by Main street and east by a lot
of ground ON which the Office formerly oc-
cupied by A. B. Conley is situated
Terms of sale--cash with the benefit of
appraisement. Z. ii TLAL.
Sheriff Of Grant Parish.
Sheriff's Office, Ang. 8, 1881. au6-5t
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The Camp Meeting on WINFIELD
circuit will be held at the new camp
ground, near Days Mill. in Grant
parish, commencing Sept. 2Sth. To
be conducted on the self-sustaining
plan. Ministers are specially in
vited. A. T. GALLOWAY, P. G.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

Our sheriff should bear in mind
the election ordered for the second
Monday in November, and be out in
time with his proclamation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

Breech-loadins shot guns, of Colt
and other makers, also rifles, pistols,
and muzzle- loading guns, always in
stock at FERGUSON & ScHSAcKs,
Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

Cotton picking has become gener-
al. and before long we may expect to
see bales of the staple in market.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

The special attention Of our read
ers is called to notices Of Ferguson
& Schnack. They are changed this
week so as to specify new goods late
ly received.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

We learn that Mr. Geo. w. Lane is
in New Orleans. in precarious state
of health. Mr.. w. S. Calhoun has
gone to the city to see him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

The pecan trees hereabouts are
loaded with luscious nuts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
Twelfth District Court, Parish OF Grant
State of Louisiana.

Whereas Alfred Stevens has made appli-
cation 10 this Court to be appointed admin
traitor of the succession of James Stevens.
deceased, notice is hereby given to all
whom it concerns to show cause, within
ten days from the date hereof, why the
same should not be granted.
Witness the honorable lAristides Barbin,
Judge. this 18th day of August A. ID. 1881.
s. B. SHACKELFORD,
au20-2t Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
Gilt Edge Tonic cures Fever and Ague.

A young man was out walking with
a pretty girl, one moonlight night
and, being called on to make an ex-
PLANTATION of certain suspicious shad-
ows cast on the ground, he gave the
following lucid solution:
"Her lips were SO near,
That-what else could dot
YoulLbe angry, l fear,
But her lips were so near
Well, can't make it clear,
Or explain it to You,
But-her lips Were so near.
That-what else could do -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
M A K Il
Hay while the sun shines.

Hay while the sun shines.
The business is honorable, straight-for-
ward aud profitable. Do not neglest this
notice but write to us and find out what
our business is. 1t will pay you and only
cost the price Of one postal card. We send
full particulars free Attend to this mat
ter now for there is money in 1t for all who
engage with as. If you can only devote
one or two hours day, or the evening,
you can make $40 week. You have only
to write to us to be convinced of this fact.
Send MS a Postal card with your full name
and address plainly written thereon, and
receive by return mail full particulars of
a business that will surprise you and make
you wonder why you never wrote to us be-
fore. Write at once it will pay you. Ad-
dress
BUCKEYE MANUFACTURING Co.
(Nsme this paper.) MARION, ONO.
M O N E VI
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

~ S. JOHNSTON, Parish Surveyor, will
W. be in ColfAx every saturday. Those
needing his services will make note of
the fact. ly30-3m
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
A G. Il N T s
$1 600 Made in 80 DAVIS

Now is the time to make it. Prosperity
has dawned upon the people OF this coun-
try. and all are enjoying its blessings
YOU can just as we'll make little
money by devoting some of your spare
time to our business We offer one of the
best opportunities ever yet given to any
one to make money. 1t takes no capital.
You do not have to invest large sum or
money and run o great risk OF losing it.
Your energy and your business capacity
will be all the capital you require La
dies can engage in the business as well as
gentlemen, and even boys aud girls do
we'll. Even if you do not desire to en-
gage in business, we can impart informa-
ton to 20, that will be of great value.
You will readily see that it will be CON-
paritively easy matter to make from SO
to 500 week, and establish a lucrative,
independent business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

dt-OA WEEK. SIP day at home
I'D = easily made. Costly Ontfit free
Address TRUE & Co.. Augusta, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

Look for the comet tonight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

H. Mcknight has applied for letters Of
Executorship upon the succession of John
Frazier deceased. which will be granted
after ten days, unless opposed.s
Witness tho honorable lAristides Barbin,
Judge 18th. District Court, this 18th day
of August. A. d. 1881.
s. b. SHACKELFORD,
Clerk 18th Dist, Court, Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana. au20-2t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
-AND-
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE.
BATON ROUGE. LA.
COL. WIN. PRESTON JOHNSON,
PRESIDENT.
SESSION OF NINE MONTHS BE-
GINS OCTOBER 5, 1881.

Healthy location. Free tnition. Board,
lodging, medical expenses, etc. SIC 90 per
MONTH Cheap uniform. Full corps of
competent Professors. Workshop of Me-
chanicai Department in operation Mill
tary discipline. For further particulars
apply to PROF. l.. W. SEWELL,
anG-3m. Baton Ionge. La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores appetite.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cnres dyspepsia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

L. H. rage, Wdfu 1.
The above twenty Five names were
written on separate pieces of paper, and,
by the Commissioners, together with the
Clerk of the Court, placed in an envelope,
sealed, and endorsed on the same, Jurors
drawn for the second week of the Sep
tember term of the District Court" Said
envelope was then placed in the Jury
Box, sealed, locked aud then placed in
the custody of s. b. Shackelfo.u, Clerk Of
the Court, Tor use at the September term
of the Court.
The said s. b ShackelfoId, Clerk, did
then and there, III our presence, keep "A
process verbal of all the acts done by said
commissioners in said dlawiug, which we
hereby certify by our signatures to be cor
rect, this 18th day of July, A. ID. 1881.
f. G. RANDOLPH,
jury Comm'r's q G.. DUNN,
JOSHUA KEMP.
S. b. SIACkELFORD,
Clerk and ex-ofiicio Jury Commissioner.
Flied July 18th, A. b 1851.
s. B. sHACKELFORD, Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-08-20

n Awatchss. Stcmwinder g. 30. white Metal Iluning
suICase s.. Initiation gold Sc Solid gold $l2 Cheapest
N ksnd spsculstive purfpxes. Valuable
VEscatalogusfree. Thenpsss ; Co. iss xazsauStN.r.
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NOTICE

In the matter of the Succession of James
Stevens, deceased-No. IL.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20
REMARKS,

Your expectations in such cases must be
largely governed by the party to whom
you send Thirty days in ordin ny cases
should bring returns. We have had them
in some cases in less than hall that time.
1t is best to have an understanding with
the dealer TO whom you send, and thus
know when to expect the "needfnl;' OF
if they waited beyond thirty days should
send card, please remit" etc.
As to the butter tubs, we opine the
trouble is not in the turning. Turned y
is used to distinguish hand made from
machine IN de tubs. In hand made tub
the slaves are riven or split out; in ma
chine made tubs they are sawed. In the
first case the slaves must all run with the
grain of the wood, while in sawed stavr,
it may and does often cross the grain; and
then the effect with the brine is much thu
same as it was with the cat when woman
fastened her out of the house by stopping
up the cat hole with IL joint OF stove plp
III VIII uh'l II way lul' uSu' tuo 'h''"
Of rlven slaves will hold brine even thOugl
it be finished by machinery. A tub OF
butter covered with saturated brine Qhat
in which, no more salt will diss0Ive), N
hept 50 viii keep butter whether the tut
br made one way or another.
The charcoal named is that made by
wood fires, and maple or birch makt'
good, and the most of it; however, any
kind OF wood will make good enough coal
and pigs confined in IL pen like an occa
sional chance at it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20
Fly Screens.

:" Mrs. C. +. d." in the household de.
parment, speaks of fly screens, and we
take this occasion to tell how they can be
ca ,ilv made for doors and windows. 1t
has ordinarily required pretty good car
penter to make the frames for them, but
there are now in the market some iron
which IA boy of mechanical turn Can make
us nice b rs need be. BY the use Of
these no mortising is required, and they
will come true and square. When the
frames are made the screen-eilher the
wire gauze or the common mosquito net
ting-can be nailed on and one has a goot
screen at small cost. These corners car
be applied to old frames which haVt
sagged or warped out of shape, and VII
bring them up true and keep them there
They are maze by the Porter manufaciur
ing company, Burlington, and sold b,
hardware dealers generally.
Young Farmer" sets forth well tn,
convenience and profit of the farm black
smith shop. The farm carpenter shop W,
think an almost eq lal necessity or conven
fence. Boys have fondneSs for usin,
tools; there seems sort of fascination il
them, and IL shop would furnish profitabl
employment for hours which would other
wise be profitless or worse. Who eve
rode any considerable distance withou
seeing the mill beside the little brook
with its water wheel and more or les
machinery, according TO the boys time
alb lily or helps in the way of tools?
few tools which would no. necessarily b
costly, cotl So and fine saw, bits and b
stock, chisels, sqla"es, brad awl, etc
according to ones means; then an assor
ment of nails, some screws and a fe
bolts, and the boy would soon get so h
would be able to make repairs on farm {
household utensils which would pay a
the cost. besides furnishing lots of EMO,
ment. Boys, is il not SOP
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20
Commission Merchants Butter Tubs.

Mr. EDIrOR:-lI1w soon Gun we reason
dbiV expect 10 receive returns from com
mission merchants for butter sent to them
or from II dealer who buys outright?
think farmers would send more butter
direct to the city dealers if they did moi
have to wait SO long for he pay. Thirty
days wouldnt be 20 very bad If one wert
sure it would come then, hut to wait six '
or more, and with nothing to ngle with
the last nickel one naturally feels rs
though they would like to Know what hto
become of that butter, and to conclude rc
let the local merchants have the rest, II
twenty-five cents in the hand is better
than twenty five cents in some Other
man s pocket.
Please give us your views upon the
question, Is it true that butter will no
Keep in turned tubs? Some claim hat the
tub, not beng smooth rs when shaved
extracts the salt from the butter, thus
causing Il to turn white never have
tried it, but if there is suili lent good
brine in the tub to cover the butter, II,
the re should be, how can it do this?
l. he charcoal, spoken of IN the papers
as good for animals, such rs VIC can gel
from our common wood fires, and if it is
what kind of wood will make the hesR
" hen a calf won't drink Its milk, give
a dose of strong lhoroughwort tea wei
sweetened; then off,r the milk. We have
tried this with success number OF tlme>
We had new potatoes June 3Oth. One
brought in to-day July llth-measureC
ergnt inches by nine inches IN crcumfrr'
cnce.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

ment of the excellences of an animal or
breed by the best possible food AMI treat
ment-is the keystone of all success In
breeding. What was it but forcing, and
forcing to the full extent Of the vital
powers-forcing under which hundreds Of
weaker animals had succumbed yearly
that enabled lroquois to win the Derby
and Maud S. to trot in 2: 1922 Or course
| will be told that the failure OF these weak
er animals shows the inherent viciOusness,
OF the system. Not so. II shows mtinlv
the want Of Judgment of their owners. |
regard the development of the dairy COW
and the trotting horse in America rs two
of the most Interesting achievements of
man, in the Quickness with which artificial
qualities have been rendered hereditary
and fixed as distinctly transmissible. In
that development forcing has been an
important factor. The training of colts,
ag inst which there was such an cutlery a
few year ago, has gre lily helped in fixing
the trotting habit, instinct, or whatever
you may choose to call it. in the breed.
So the training of dairy cattle, the fullest
possible development of their milking
capacities for some generations, has pro
duced results which, twenty or thirty years
ago. would have been deemed impossible
| admit the liability to abuse OF the sys-
TEN of generous keep-fDrcing, if you
prefer-but argue that it is essential Ia
the greatest progress.-CampbeH BtoOn
IN Country Gentleman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20
Steuben County, N. Y.
For the Freeman.
+. II. ID.

VERMONT SHEEP FOR TExAs.-A. E.
Pc, klns has recently bought in this vicn-
lty and western New Hampshire four
hundl ed fiue wool sheep for h. II. Tai
madge of Texas Three hundred and fifty
of these sheep are rams, which are mostly
two and three years old. They are large.
strong sheep, and are we'll suited for the
wants of the Texas trade. These rams
together with three hundred and fifty from
Michigan aud one hundred and seventy
i've from western New York will make
IN all eight hundred and seventy five in
his shipment. or five double deck Car
loads of one hundred and seventy five
each.
These sheep will be shipped for the
valley of the Rio Grande, Texas. about
the IS h OF this month. Mr.. Talmadge,
mis- son, Reed lalmadge, and the well
known sheep breeder of Lyme,N H., Mr..
William IL. Dlmlck, will. 90 with these
sheep.
rne quality of these sheep, together
with the enterprise and knowledge of the
business that these persons possess. will
90 far towards making this enterprise Il
success.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

VEGETABLE OYSTERS CAKE
Fnther has taken the Farmer since 1871,
and finally thought | would write IL lew
lines for the ladies' department Away
read that part with the expectation OF beih.
benefited [ have tried X. KS yets' rerl
ne found it good, AS were several olhrls
rhe vegetable oyster recipe L dii not lih'
as well as my way peel them anu @n
fine. boil in clear water until tender, pou'
off the water (Which should be P'nO
mash fine, then add the poured-off watet
one half cup of cream, one tablespoonful
Of butter; salt and pepper; have ready
one-half dozen biscuit, split open. pour th'
vegetable mixture over and serve
/ will give my recipe Tor sponge ctk"
which for me never failed to he good, bu
requires patience to make: Three fourth
pound of hest white sugar, one half poun'
fl ,ur, eight eggs, leave out tour OF The
whites, put your sugar in II gallon pr
with one gin of water, set on The stove, lie
It come near IL boil, stir well, set oil, Il
cool until milk warm, stir ID the yolk ant
four whites, stir well 10 keep from curdling
beat one half hour, or until it gets so tbich
hat it drops from the spoon. then add tn,
-four. then whites of three eggs beaten tt
:, stiff troth; flavor with lemon essence
put in the oven Immediately, which SHOULD
not be too hot. This recipe makes large
cake.
Will the lady reades of the Farme'
please tell how to cook different kinds "
vegetables for dinncrs AS do the cook
my for family OF nine, all the time woult
Ike to know.-Liltie l. F., in Ohio Farm
tT
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
A wei Z.:7v. LADY
Escapes the Grave aud Prays for her Deliverer.

Escapes the Grave aud Prays for her Deh'efer
sPAsMs.
Mrs. S. A. McIlwain Of fergnsonViile'
Delaware county, n. Y. writes; onIy
few DAYS before commenced using the
.Favorite Remedy in one oil my spasmS
and sinking spells, my friends Thought l
was dead, and gave up the attempt TO re-
store me 10 consciousness. lam conhient
that if I hid not taken your medicine;
.F,vorite Remedy during my periods oil
critical illness should never have recover
That the Lord may bless
Won and increase your means ofdong S"od
is nv daily PRAYER, and may many yet I'M
horn nraise The ,Fevorite Remedy and It's
dIscOvercr. ,,, ,,,,px, p,vpp
To keen the blood pure is the princlpa
and of inventions and discoveries in medI'
cine, To this object probably no one ha'
contributed more -signally than DIR. Davl'
Kennedy. of Rondout, N. Y, in the pr"due
lion of n medicine which has bec0me ia
mons under the title of the "raVori''
Remedy" Itremoves all impurities OF lh'
BLOOD regulates the disordered llver ah'
kidneys. cures constipation, dyspepsia an'
oil diseases and weaknesses peculiar L
females
rWhen inquring of your druggist TO
mi. new medicine. avoid mistakes ny re
membering the name, DR.. David Kennedy
.,F,vorite Remedy" and the price. wh'cl
10 only one dollar bottle, and that TN
Joctoy,s address is Rondout, New York.
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