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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
NOTICE /!

By virtue OF an ordinance passed by the
police jury of the parish of Grant, author
izing me to contract for the building OF
a court house at Coifax, La hereby give
public notice that viii receive sea,cd pro-
posals ut Montgomery or Colfax until the
tiEst dry OF March, 1881, for the building
Of the same III accordance with the follow
ing plan aud specifications:
The sad court house to be 30x50 feet
two stories high, walls % feet between
joints, upper story Ia feet in the clear,
with an open gallery of l0x30 feet above
and below at one end of the building. the
main body of the house 30xi0 feet wi Ii a
hall running from lower gallery back to
the rear end Of the house, \ feet wide.
making a room 1lx40 feet on each side of
SAID hall, to- be sealed on each side aud
overhead with we'll seasoned. dressed and
matched lumber, the lower floor to be
quartered flooring addressed, we'll season
Ell aud driven To II tight joint, II inches
thick. UPPER floor to be same thickness,
well seasoned. dressed, matched and neatly
laid. The roof to be self supporting, with
IL inch boxing ON sides, covered with good
heart pine or cypress shing es.
The lower story to have 3 widows
on each side and two in the rear end, to
contain each eighteen lights, 10x12 inches,
and TO have iour single doors, and one
double door.
The upper story to have 10 windows, 3
In each side, and two in each end same size
and dimensions as those in the lower story,
AID double doors in font There shall be
stairways leading f om each side of the
lower gallery to TIE doors above.
The timbers to be of the following
Dimensions. to-wit:
The silis to lie l0x10 inches, of good
heart pine or cypress, of them 30 feet
long, 40 feet lng and 3 80 feet long, to
be supported on STONE or brick pillars, Is
inches nom the ground The lower Plates
ixi0 inches, upper plates 4A5 incl hes, COR
her posts If mann house SIS inches, corner
posts OF ha 4xS inches, all corners to be
well braced above and below. Shedding
>x4 except for door and window posts
which sha be 3x4 inches, all sleepeis for
house 2xl0 inches
The window and door frames to be 2
inches thick aud wide enough to receive
the ceiling.
HI" front end to be ceiled with well
aiessed and matched lumber above and be-
low and overhead above. The outer walls
oi the house 10 be weather boarded with
dressed lumber aud to have double curue.
o";tsds ut each corner, showing front u
ut least SIX Inches.
HE CONTRACTOR to give a satisfactoi '
bond ohe-iou.th over and above CONTRACTED
bids. ETC.. IN favor Of the president OF the
police jury ior the faithful performance Of
mis- duties.
The president of the police jury hold.
aud reserves tue light to accept or reject
] any or all bids s g. CURRY.
/ President rohce Jury.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
State Tax Sales
or MOVABLE PROPERTY
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA !
VS..
Parish Of Grant, 12th District.
Delinquent Tar Debtors.

authority the
Louisiana will sell at the principle h door the Court House in which the
ginning at IL o'clock SATURDAY the 9Th day February ISL and
Ne Property which Louisiana
and the
SALE re follows, -
Amt Each
Wn PiceOre yoke calves 20
The will be without
iited CHI
eroGdo
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

We have been informed that our
friends, the Hickmans and Rhorers,
have received lot of sulky and gang
plows. which they now have at work
on their places at Fairmount. These
plows are just the thing for the Red
river valley, and we hope to see every
planter in this section with one or
more before this season is over.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

On New Years DAY tine Gun and
Rod club of Alexandria had tour
Il ,ment in. that town, in which some
twelve or fifteen amateur shots took
part. Onr friend, Judge II. L. Daiere,
carried off the prize, a handsome
gold medal. His score was 0 ont Of
ii possible 10. DR. j. S. Fish and
Mr. Il. B. Pendleton made the next
highest score, Z each
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Frank Connelley, postmaster of
Alexandria and former editor of We
The People, was arrested ON the 18th
instant and taken to the city BY
y. s. Deputy Marshal Jesse Wharton.
where he was arranged before U. S.
Commissioner Lane, to plead to the
charge of having embezzled SCI 26
OF the money order funds intrusted
to him. The last issue of, We The
People contains defense of Connel
ley, and makes some personal allu-
sions to agent Cameron. who arrest
ed him. Not being possessed of the
facts in the case we defer comment
pntil better informed,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

On Thursday night, Jan. 2Ttb,
there was nice little affair at the
Harrison place, Eve miles north of
Collar. BY a sort Of mutual arrange
ment all the marriageable young
folks in two families were joined in
wedlock. The contracting parties
We're Mr.. Charles E. Bloxom, to Miss
Susan e. Neal and Mr.. John 3. Neal
to Miss Eva 4. Bloxom. These sort
Of things do our bachelor heart good
to the core Let the good work go
bravely on.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

The Sabine Index notifes its ex-
changes to change the address Of the
Index. from Many. La to that Of The
Commonwealth, Alexandria. La, frcm
which it appears the material of the
Index is to be used 10 run a new
paper at the last named place
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Our young friends of Montgomery,
Marion Shumate and Jesse Collins,
came in and left town yesterday in
double quick time. They report no
news up their way, except lots of
frolic and fun, in the way of parties,
dancing, etc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

The Chicago Weskiy Ne,cs is what
its name iudicates-a newspaper. 1t
fairly bristles with news. The Week
~ Ne,cs aud the CHRONICLE both for
50 50ayear. postage included. Send
your subscription to this Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Miss Matte Gray, a young lady
well known TO our citizens, who has
been living in Pineville for the past
year, il in Colfax on n visit to Miss
Ella Mcknight. Glad to see Miss
Matte among us again. and lope size
will enjoy her visit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

The silent Wheeler & Wilson No. 5
and White sewing machines delivered
Mt CoIfax at New Orleans prices by
Ferguson g. Schnack, watchmakers
and jewellers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
NOTICE.

The Board of School Directors is hereby
Gale upon to meet at Coliax, Louisiana.
Monday, February Ia, to transact such bus
ihess as may come before it. A full attend
ance will be required q. &. DUNN.
President School Board of Grant Parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
MUSIC MADE EASY.
A Valuable Library on Music for almost
Nothing.
PROF. G.. : RIcE'S
VALUABLE IEcTllRfS ON MllSIc

ihese Lectures contain some sp'end d vo-
cal liaining Exercises. ami some of
the most Popular Songs Of
the day.
No. i. Mistakes in Music, or Rise and
Progress in Musical Science. This lecture
is overlooking with fun aud musical knosl-
edge, both scientific and historical.
No. 2. Cuiiure of the Voice. Use and
Abuse Of the Vocal Organs. This lecture
is full OF knowledge of how TO produce
good tones. 1t will Prove mine Of wealth
to all who sing or desi.e to sing
No. 3 The Art of Singing, or Proper
and Improper Methods. This lecture is
replete with just the knowledge desired
by every singer.
No. 4. The Voice in Speaking Compared
with the Voice III Singing. Tins lecture is
invaluable to both singers and speakers.
No. 5. The World Wide Influence of
Mnsic. Every lover of music should Lave
this lecture.
No. 6. Study of Harmony. the Essential
Groundwork of Musical Progress. This
lecture cannot be omitted by any desiring
a knowledge of music
No. Z. Why AL should Study Music. A
lecture full Of important information and
advice on musical subjects.
No. 3. Who should Study Vocal and
Who should Study Instrumental Mnsic.
No g. Christianizing influence of Mu-
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No ~. Music of the Past and Present.
Each of the above lectures contain rs
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Price, Ten Cents Each, Sent POSTPAID upon
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PRoF. RIcE's LECTURES are everywhere
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Ladies' and Gentlemen can rtaiIze splen.
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CENTS There is not person That can at.
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FRANK ROEHR, Publisher,
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

We invite the attention of our reads
ers to the advertisement of the Bnck-
eye Manufacturing Co. Marion. Ohio.
i'll another column. They offer rare
inducements to earn an honest live
hhood.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

1t is strange that men will loose
money by failing to get scrip to pay
their parish taxes for 1876 and 1871.
Cab at tie CHRONICLE Office if you
want parish scrip.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
THE ST. LOUIS
ILLUSTRATED HORNET

The leading Pictorial Paper of the West.
Devoted to Humor Literature, News, and
Miscellany.
A SIXTEEN PAGE PAPER.
with splendid double page and two single
page pictures, and other smaller cartoons
printed in THREE COLOkS.
TERMS, 81 20 PER YEAR.
All postmasters are agents for the HOR-
NET, and will be allowed commissions
One paper free to every club of ten. Send
money by registered letter, post office
order, OF draft
A5ents, with reference, wanted
Address,
G. A. CUNNINGHAM, Publisher.
FOG Pine ST., st. Louis. Mo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Sheriff Teal completed his settle
ment with the Auditor and returned
on the Maria Louise on Saturday
last.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Solid silver patent lever watches
for S12 so and upward at
FERGUSON & ScnNAcKs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

The repairing of watches by com
petent workmen a speciality at
FERGUSON & ScHNAcKs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
LOCAL ID O II :.

River at good boating stage, but
falling a few inches daily.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

DIR. Denl has returned from the
city. and you just ought to see him
in that bran new pheton, driving q
spanking team at two-forty gait.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

So 80 pays for both the Chicago
Weekly NetcS and the CHRONICLE for
one year, postage paid. Send sub
scriptions to this Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

The little folks had a dance at the
house of Mr.. j. T. Wilson Tuesday
night, and all enjoyed themselves.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
BIG pAYt AGENTS WAsrE1

We want limiied number Of active, en-
ergetic canvassers to engage in pleasant
and profitable business. Good men will
find this rare chance
TO MAKE MONEY
Such will please answer this advertise
ment by letter, enclosing stamp for reply,
stating what business they have been en-
gagged in, None but those who mean busi-
ness need apply
Address FINLEY, HARVEY q CO.,
fe2s-ly Atlanta, Ga.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

We desire to go to the city soon.
Please pay what You owe us.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Nice gold iewelry and silverware
1t FEReUsoN & ScHNAcKs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Low Middling cotton rules in New
Orleans at l0ic; Good Ordinary 9lc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Gilt Edge Tonic cures Fever and Ague.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
A @ Is N Il y
81, 600 Made in 80 Days.

Now is the time to make it. Prosperity
has d,wne'i upon the people OF this coun-
try, and all a'e enjoying its blessings
AOU can just AS. we'll make little
money by devot,mg 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 age sum of
money and run a great risk oi losing it.
Your energy and Your business capacity
will be all the capital you require La
dies can engage in the business Us well as
gentlemen, aud even boys and girls do
we'll. Even if you do not desire to en-
gage in business, we car. impart informa-
ton to you that will be OF great value.
You will readily see that it viii be com
paritively easy matter to make from $40
to 500 week, and establish a lucrative,
independent bu- iness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores appetite.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents Malaria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TINT OH Monday,
the 9TH day of February l5sl, at IL o'clock
H.. will offer to lease, at public auction,
in front of the court house door, in the
town of Colfsx, to the highest bidder, the
following public ferries:
Montgomery ferry, on Red river.
Planters landing ferry, ON Red river.
Colfax ferry, ON Red river.
Collie ferry, on Red river.
Capp's ferry, on Little river.
Lacroix's ferry, on Little river.
Donnahne's ferry. on Little river.
Cockerham's ferry, ON Little river.
s. G. CURRY,
Prest. Police Jury Of Graut Parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Dyspepsia.
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M A X e

Hay while the sun shines.
The business is honorable, straight-for-
ward and profitable. Do not negiest this
notice but write to MS and lind out what
our business is. 1t will pay you aud only
cost the price of one postal card. We send
full pal ticulars free Attend to this mat
ter now for there is money in it for all who
engage with MS. If you can only devote
one or two hours day, or the evening.
you can make $40 week. Yon have Ouly
10 write TO us to be convin ed of this TACT
Send MS a Postal card with y ar full name
and address plainly written thereon, aud
receive by return mail tulI particulars OF
business that will surprise you and make
,on wonder. why you never wrote to us be-
FORE Write at once it will pay you. Ad-
dress
BUCKEYE MANUFACTURING Co.
Name this paper.) MARION, OHIO.
10 N e W
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-29

Wheeler and Wilson, Nos. and
.. curved needle. $50 to 80
Wheeler and Wilson, No. 3, with
straight needle. 80 to 40
Grover & Baker, Improved 1900. rs to 30
Wilson Shuttle. 25 to 80
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-08-17
The President.

The official bulletins, yesterday and
today, from the White House, are
not as favorable as they were a few
days ago. The attending physicians
seem to be disappointed because he
does not rally more rapidly, yet they
claim that he is getting along well,
and are hopeful that he will pull
through. He is worried and weak.
ening day by day from a dangerous
fever which it seems he cannot shake
off. He is so exhausted now that he
could not survive another surgical
operation, if it became necessary
While the physicians give out hope,
ful bulletins, yet the people a:e
alarmed at the serious change that
has taken place in his condition.
That he may continue TO hold his
own until his fever passes away is
the earnest and prayerful wish Of the
whole country.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-08-17
Real Estate in the Third District.
ParkCrsbnrg Sentinel.


Proceedings had in the L. S. Court
before Judge Jackson in Chambers,
in this city last week show how rap,
idly the mineral territory of our State
is approaching in value. In the case
of Cram against the Winnifred Coal
Company, the property of the latter
had been sold at commissioners sale
for 100000, There is a rule in force
in Judge Jackson's court that where
property has been sold but before a
confirmation Of the sale, party de.
sires to make a better bid than that
at which the property was Knocked
down the sale will be set aside upon
a deposit Of 10 per cent. Of the in.
creased offer. and q resale ordered.-
In this case an increased bid was
made accompanied by the required
10 per cent, when by consent of all
PARTIES the sale was opened and the
property put up. 1t ran rapidly up
to $4,000, at which figures it was
knocked down to eastern capitalists
represented by Mr.. Wright, Of Phila.
delphia, The property consisted Of
1900 acres Of fine coal laud in the
big kdnawha valley.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-08-17
The Virginia Democracy.

Virginia Democracy, if it's utter
ances can be taken as proof, has ne, :
er reached higher tide of political
good sense, than its action on last
Thursday. The platform adopted is
in every sense an admirable delini-
ton of sound political faith. The
party holds the State morally and pc.
litically responsible for the payment
of its creditors, and the party prom.
Use is explicitly given to pay the
debt with a fair interest. The pub.
lie school system, inaugurated before
its exaction by the Constitution, will
be maintained and extended by ell.
lightened reforms. The capitation
tax will be maintained as one Of the
most available resources to that end.
Among the points worth attention
in the assemblage was the presence
Of several delegates who had preyi-
ously identified themselves with the
Reputation movement. The signif-
canoe Of these defections altests the
strong feeling excited by the kids"
shameless sale Of himself in the Sen.
ate in the Spring. The utterances
Of the Convention on the debt ques-
ton leave it impossible for any hon
est man in the State to doubt his
duty in the casting Of his vote. 1t
is very rare indeed that political
platform embodies 80 pointedly its
principles. They sum themselves up
honest payment of the debt; pres.
ervation and extension Of the school
system for white and black; an hon.
est ballot and an honest count aud
the equal protection of the citizens
irrespective Of race or condition be.
fore The law. II is very rare indeed
that a Democratic utterance compelS
an approval so unqualified as this
admirable document must elicit from
fair minded men. The convention
rejects as SANDER upon the fair
fame Of the State the insinuation
that the ballot is not free and the
rights of the citizen not protected
Identified with such eminently wise
and conservative principles it be,
hooved tue convention to select men
Of conceded stamina to carry them
ont. This seems to have been done
in the selection of Mr.. Daniel, an
able and popular man, who will be
remembered as having seconded the
nomination Of General Hancock at
Cincinnati, and who is everywhere
known as one of the most polished
orators OF Virginia.-MR Times.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-08-17
The Incorporation OF Another
Railroad.

Secretary of State Stalnaker yes
terday issued certificate Of incorpo.
ration to a corporation DESTROYS OF
constructing and operating a rail,
road in this State.
The name Of the corporation is t.
be the White Sulphur and Parkers.
burg Railroad Company, and it is to
he commenced at or near the White
Sulphur Springs, and run thence by
the most practical route through the
counties of Greenbrier, Pocahontas,
Nicholas, Webster, Braxton, Clay,
Calhoun, Writ and Wood TO point
at or near Parkersbnrg.
The principal office is to be at the
White Sulphur Springs and the cor.
pOratiOn is to be perpetual; the CAPT
tai stock shall be sl,000,000, divided
into shares of $500 each, with the
privilege of increasing it to $4,000.
GOO. The following are the incorpo-
rators: Ex-Governor II. NJ. Mathews,
H. A. Holt, Alex. F. Mathews, J.
Alex. Montgomery, A. c. Snyder, J.
W. Mathews and B. F. Harlow, all Of
Lewisburg; R. II. Catlett, Stanton,
Va; R. II. Temple, Richmond, Va,
and John W. johnson, Buckhannon.
Wheeling Register.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-08-17

Gen. EchoIs returned to Staunton
on Monday last after an absence Of
five weeks, working up the western
connections of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, in Kentucky, in
which he is officially Interested
There is great activity in railroad
matters in Kentucky, and along the
line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail.
road, in Virginia and West Virginia.
a branch is being constructed up
Cabin Creek to the coal deposits in
that section; another at another
point and another at Goshen, to the
coal fields recently purchased by an
English Company, and in connection
with which several furnaces are to be
built on the Abrams farm, near the
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-08-17
c. Z. Perrine, Defendant.

I. T.. Perrlne, Defendant.
In Debt and upon Attachment.
The object OF the above suit is to obtain
a Judgment against the said Defendant, G.
+. Perrine, for the sum Of SSO0O with in
terest thereon from the Sth day Of May,
1867, which principle and interest amounts
to the SUN OF $l4S.lO said last amount be-
Ing due Rayburn upon a certain judgment
obtained by him against the said Perrine
on the day and year aforesaid before Geo.
Daugherty, then Justice in the county.oi
Mason, and State OF West Virginia, and
District OF Cooper, which judgment is
founded upon contract for work and Ia
Dor done and performed by said Rayburn
at the special instance and request OF said
Ferrine.
This DAY came the Plaintiff, by his At
torney, and on motion. it appearing BY al
tidavit filed in the cause, that the Defend
ant, G. L. Perrine, is not resilient of the
State OF West Virginia, 1t is ordered: That
he do appear here ri Rules to be held in
the office OF the Clerk Of the Circuit Court
of Mason County, on the last Monday in
the month OF August. 1881, and do what is
necessary to protect his interest in this
suit. TESrE:
CHAS. b. WAGGENER, Clerk.
lIogc, Menager & Hogg Soils.
aug S-w4l
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-08-17

james NJ. Wilson, United States
consul at Hamburg, reports to the
State department that he has obtain
ed figures from the local authorities
in regard TO German emigration TO
the United States. During the first
three months of 1880 the number Of
emigrants who left Hamburg for this
country reached the, until then, I'M
precedented figure of 1907, while for
the same three months of this year
the number was 24,401. The emf.
grants leaving Germany for the
United States are, Consul Wilson
says, of an exceptionally fine class.
This extraordinary emigration i.
due to the German military require
ments, heavy taxation. the climate,
WORKOUT condition Of the farming
lands, and, above all, TO the official
reports coming from the United
States showing the marvellous de.
yelopment and brilliant future pros
poets of this country.