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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

DIR. Benjamin w. Allen. of Wheel
ing, who was appointed at the re-
cent meeting of Regents of the Uni
versity to the chair of medicine and
surgery, was born in Preston county,
w. Va, June l, 1924. His father
was descended from English stock
and resided in Kingwood. DIR. AL
len graduated at the University Of
Virginia and also at Washington
College, Pa; attended medical lee,
lures at the University of Penn
sylvania, at Philadelphia; was
demonstrators of anatomy at the Vir.
ginia University from 1852 until the
commencement of the war, when ht
was appointed surgeon in the genera
hospital at Charlottesville, Va, il
which capacity he served with dis
tinction until its close. In this ca
pacity he performed a number o.
very difficult surgical operations
whish were deemed worthy of being
recorded in the Medical and Surgi
cal History of the War of the Rebel
lion," published by authority of Con
gress. A reference to the reports Of
these cases will show him to b,
surgeon of superior ability
He is withal a cultivated ant
genial gentleman, whom the yonn.
gentlemen who have the opportunity
of receiving instruction from viii
not fai. to respect and appreciate TO
his comprehensive learning and UT
banity of manner At this writing
it is not known whether DR.. AlleI
will accept the experimentation
ttnqton Advertiser
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24
COMMERCIAL HOTEL,

Main Street, opposite Court House.)
Morgantown, w. Va.
Best equipped house in the State.
New house, new furniture, new out
buildings, new everything.
Splendid rooms for Commercial trav-
clers to exhibir goods, and superior ac-
eommodations for the general public.
J. X. DURR,
Proprietor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

The Democratic State Convention
of Pennsylvania will meet on the
2Sth inst. The action of that con-
vention may decide the next Presi-
dental contest in favor of the Demo
Gratis.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

The Monongahela gets $4,000
more to continue the slack water i'm
provement. Through the efforts of
Congressman Hoge the bill was
amended in the House on Saturday
giving the amount as above stated.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

William l.. Wilson, Esq, lately
elected President Of the University,
is native of Jefferson, a graduate
of Columbia University, a successful
lawyer and an eloquent speaker. He
is gentleman who would honor
almost any position in our State, and
we congratulate the University upon
his election. He will introduce nei-
Their politics nor caste into the Uni
versity, and we expect to see it take
renewed life and vigor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

A delicious odor is impaired by
Floreston Cologne, which is always
refreshing, no matter how freely
used.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24
WALLACE HOUSE,

WALLACE HOUSE,
Morgantown, w. Va.
This House is located in the pleasant
est part of town.
The table is supplied with all the luxs
uries the market affords.
Sample rooms for Commercial trav.
elers always ready.
Livery stable attached
JAS. G.. WALLACE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

The parish treasurer should be re-
quired to furnish the police jury a
minute itemized account of all mon
ey paid over to him, and the DISPOSE
ton OF every cent that passes through
bis hands. It is very trne that bis
books are open for inspection to all,
but very few ever have the chance to
examine them. Were such state
ment furnished the police jury il
would be published in their proceed
iugs, and every citizen would then
have the chance to know what he has
a right to know, namely what goes
with The peoples money.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14
How TO Stop a Newspaper.

The following, from one of our ex-
changes. SO fully and clearly explains
itself that we copy it for the benefit
of few individuals whom we have
been kind enough to furnish paper
every week on time
"You have an undoubted right to
stop newspaper when you feel dis
posed, upon the payment of all ar
rearages. Don't you suppose the edi-
tor would stop buying sugar or meat,
clothing or dry goods. etc. if be
thought he was not getting the worth
of his money, and why should you
not exercise the same privilege with
him? And when you discontinue a
paper do so manfully Don't be so
spiteful as to throw it back at the
postmaster with a contemptuous, 1
don't want it any longer, and have
refused written on the margin and
have the paper returned to the editor.
No gentleman ever stopped it in this
way, no matter if his head is covered
with gray hairs that should be hon.
orable. If you do not longer wish to
receive newspaper, write q note to
the editor like a man, say so-and be
sure that arrearages are paid. This
is the way to stop paper
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

Mr.. w. H. Creed, living about nine
miles east of ColfaA, has purchased
and just received and placed in order
fine 20-horse engine, to which is at
tached . log carrier and lumber saw,
a gin, and grist mill His machine
ry is from Russell & Co. of MassiIIion,
Ohio, and Mr.. A. A. Russell, one of
that large machinery manufacturing
company. came on and personly super
intended the placing of Mr.. Creed's
machinery. We had an interview
with Mr.. RUSSELL, who informed us
that his present trip was more for the
purpose OF seeing our country than
anything else. He expressed himself
as greatly pleased with our natural
advantages. From here he expects
to 60 to Florida before returning to
Ohio. This week W. N. Greed, son
of w. II. Greed, came into Colfax af-
ter the grist mill, which was landed
at this place several days ago. He
says his fathers enterprise will be
under full Roadway in few weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

WHEREAS, on Monday, the 14th day
W of November, A. d. 1881. an election
was held throughout the parish of Grant
for the purpose of determining whether or
not the sale of intoxicating liquors should
be prohibited in said parish, or in any
ward thereof; and
Whereas at said election the Second,
Third and Fourth wards of said parish de-
termined ny vote that the sale of intoxi-
eating LIQUORS should be prohibited within
their bounds;
Now THEREFons, I. 8. c. Curry, presi-
dent Of the police jury of said parish of
Grant. do hereby notify all whom it may
concern that the sale of Intoxicating Liq-
uors, either directly or indirectly, in said
Second, Third and Fourth wards of said
parish is prohibited s. G.. CURRY,
President Police Jury Graut Parish.
Colfax, La +, Jan. s. 1881. ja7-4t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

The little ferry boat, that used to
ply between Pineville and Alexandria,
came up and laid at the mouth of
Cane river two or three days this
week. We understand her owner,
Mr. Graham, expected to sell her for
this trade, but. as she steamed down
Red river several days ago and has
not been heard from since, we sup
pose the trade is "off."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

The parish Jail at present is occu-
pied by four of the most serious Of
tenders that we have had to chronicle
for q long time. They are, Buffalo
Bill, colored, charged with murder.
MCGEE, white, charged with stealing
q horse. Geo. Brewing. colored boy,
charged with arson. and Geo. Jones,
charged with burglary. Last week
this beautiful quartette attempted to
break jail, and would have succeeded
bad not Deputy Lacroix discovered
them in time to check their little
game. Since then they have been
ironed down. and will be kept so
until the parish Jail is strengthened
so as to make them secure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

One night last week, at q dance at
the honse of Mr., Valentine. several
miles east of Colfax. we are told, a
young man by the name of Gentry
got drunk and acted SO badly that
the host requested him to leave.
Gentry mounted his horse and called
Mr.. Volentine to come ont and see
him. Upon that gentleman approach
ing close to him Gentry drew pis-
tol and fred il at him. and then rode
of at . galop. Mr.. Valentine bare
ly saved bis life by duckine his head
quickly. as the ball passed through
his clothes from his neck to the small
Of his back. fortunately without do
ing him any injury. Gentry is still
at large, whereabouts unknown.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

Our citizens seem to have been in
a moving fever this week. The ball
was opened by Counsellor Thorpe,
who left on the Bell for Marksville
on Wednesday. accompanied by his
sociable and accomplished wife and
their two bright little daughters-a
sad move for Colfax, as our town can
ill afford to lose such estimable citi-
zens. The other moves are not SO
discouraging as this one. First, DR..
Goode moved into the house vacated
by Mr.. Thorpe. Then our young
friend Ind. McNeely moved into the
Doctors old quarters. which he is
fitting mp with shelves and counters,
preparatory to opening a stock of
groceries, shelf goods and fine Iiq
uors. Next, Clerk Shackelford and
Sheriff Teal vacated their quarters
in the old court house and moved In
to the new court building. at which
place those wishing their official SER
vices viii find them in future. Law
yer j. G. Wickliffe has also moved
bis desk into the new court house
temporarily until he eau make other
arrangements.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14
Mount Zion Colored school.

The following communication tells
it's own story, and is most creditable
to the colored folks who send it. We
give it as written:
MOUNT ZroN SCHOOL No. 2, I
January 2. 1882.
To the Editor of the Colfar Chronicle:
This is to cerNfy that we have had
an examination among the colored
students at the school named above.
The students were investigated in
the following branches: "Geogra-
ply" Grammar" History" "Rob-
inson's Progressive Practical Arith-
metic," Spelling" Reading" and
Writing" How far had they gone
in each study? Answer - In Geog-
raphy, to Political South America"
in Grammar, to "a Regular Synopsis
to Syntax;" in History, from dis
covery and Colonization of America"
to "The Civil War and Years Ensa-
ing, 1861 1S70;" Arithmetic as far as
"Denominate Fractions" In which
branches the students have acquitted
themselves so very well until | could
not fail to give the Editor of the Col
fax CHRONICLE an account OF it This
school consisted of tifty-five in regu-
lar attendance, twenty-five of whom
pursued the higher branches named
above. We have the honor of being
your obedient servants.
ISRAEL SMITH, Principal.
LORENZO SMITH,
ANDY NELSON, Trustees.
ANDERSON JANUARY,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

In passing over the falls on We'd
nesday Of last week. on her down
trip, the Jesse K. Bell was blown out
of the channel aud lodged on the
rocks, from which predicament she
was not extricated until late hursday
evening. No serious damage to boat
or cargo. She managed to get back
to Colfax last Tuesday morning on
her regular weekly trip, having fallen
behind time only about twelve hours
on account of the accident.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

To be beautiful, buoyant and healthy, the
whole female constitution must maintain
regular action Though certain period OF
life. Otherwise, no female can possibly re-
main healthy, and she who does not know
this acknowledged fact is quite unfortunate.
But should you by some exposure, become
irregular and suffer with many troubles,
what do you propose to dot As we have
experience In that line, let US say that
English Female Bitters is the most won-
derful female regulator in use. 1t dot fail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14
LOCAL DOT s +.

Subscribers ,OiH notice series of
numbers after their names ON the paper.
These numbers indicate to tchat date
your subscription is paid. The first
number denotes the month, the second
the day, and the third the year. For
instance, # your name is follo,ced BY
1-l-82, it indicates that your subscrip-
ton is paid to Jan. l, 1882 # your
man,e is follotced by 5-2l-s1, your sab
scription empires May II, 1881.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

We dislike to be always fault End
ing with our honorable police jury,
but think it our duty to protest
against their ereysing themselves SO
much as to get sick and unable to
discharge their duties. The unfortu-
nate member who suffered so severe
~ from an overdose of"pills" has our
warmest sympathy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14
NOTICE.
Petition of Chas. q. Mnmford for Respite

CoLFAx, La, Dec. 3. 1881.
Notice Is hereby gipen to all Chom 1t doth or
may coRcerR-
You are hereby notified that, upon the
petition of C.. H. Mumford of this parish,
the honorable 18th Judicial District Court
has directed meeting Of the creditors of
said G. II. Mumford for the purpose of de-
termining whether or not they will accord
him respite of one, two and three years.
his annual payment to be- 33} per cent. be-
ginning December l. 1882. and has appoint-
ed me. the undersigned Clerk and ex-officio
Notary Public, to hold such meeting.
Said netting will be held by me ut the
office Of the Clerk of the District Court, al
Colfax, La, on the Sd day Of January, A.
d. 1882, at IL o'clock a. m, when and
where responses Of creditors aud proofs Of
claims will be received according to law.
s b. SHACKELFORD,
do Clerk and Ex-officio Notary Public.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

The parish ferries were sold last
Monday at public auction. being dis
posed of to the following parties for
the sums designated:
Montgomery ferry sold to I. d.
Sneed for U. =. currency. -----. IS Is
Planters landing ferry to 8. c.
Curry for parish scrip -----.... 90
Colfax ferry to Hiram Williamson
for parish SCRIP 1900 90
Cotile ferry sold to c. H. Teal for
parish scrip. 80 W
Bush's ferry sold to c. II. Teal for
parish scrip .-----.----. zO w
Capp's ferry to A. G. Hodnett for
parish scrip, without bond $50. 10 90
Lacroix's ferry to A. G. Hodnett
for parish scrip. without bond 2 so
Donnahue's ferry to A. G. Hodnett
for parish scrip, without bond 5 50
Cockerham's ferry to s. G. Curry
for parish scrip 90
Nantachie ferry to John equity for
U. S. currency ---------- 80
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERIFFs SALE.
In the matter of the succession of John
Waddell VS.. Alfred Waddell--No. "a.
Late Parish Court, now in the Fourth Jr
dicial District Court, Parish of VIM
State of Louisiana.


By virture OF and to satisfy writ of f..
fa., issued and to me directed in the above
entitled and numbered suit, l have seized
and will offer for sale, at public action, in
front of the court house door, in the town
of Colfax Louisiana. within the hours pre-
scribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 4th day Of February, A..
d. 1882.
the following described property, seized IS
the property of the defendant, to-wit:
A certain tract Of land with all the build
ings and Improvements thereon, situated
on the north side Of Red river on bayou
Nantachie and running due north to the
section line dividing sections 3 and 5,
thence east along said line far enough SO
as to embrace l60 acres running due south
TO Nantachie, and thence along said stream
to the place of beginning, and being in
section No. 8, township north, range s
west.
Terms of sale--Cash with benefit of APP
praisement. g. H. TEAL, Sheriff
Sheriffs Office, Dec. 26, 1881 d3l-5t
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Assesad To Description Of Property. Of 1884, Tazs
Debieus, by Iecompe 40 1875
s. SOacresn NV Or tSn w -. ..... / GO
Gunn lso hf and
Huckaby ands or
Hardin John 40 Ia to
Jones 8 80 On range W and or
Rgolete..
Lilly Mrs Melyna B. 80
me SO IN W and
8 TIN 3 W and F
ne ar and ne ar NV
Entry mt 49, e acres ne Or RI W 40
Mcmillan Alexander, 100
Nicely James 90 acres on Gray's Creek z 10
SO is RI
Phelps james $50 hf ne q
and hf 10 IL
ns sna ns 81 me q s"n me- q1 Sc and
Swaffd NJ 800
Shoulders Dr. 250
Wilett Mrs Amanda
Wilson Nary n h 8 and
aud lot 6s So and and ID aud IF
Virgins Abolon
Walker VIM 100 acres NV and slstSnr5
M WIFE w v sSs s % ss 1s parish sfsa %
Williams NJ 80
Wooley J D. 24o hf is W
= ! same and ------....
Unknown Entry h 30 te GO
k F En- 1s acres ~ 40 80 and al 40
Entries Hardin Downing sS acres lots No. 4 SO
and IS 81 snr4w
Inknewn Entry 40
Unknown Entry 40 acres sw or sw or 81 g n r 5w - 40
Unknown Entry IS n /
Unknown Entry, 40 26 IL 60
c. H. TEAL.
ja7-3t Tai olectoro fGrantPa
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

Our fl friend F. L. Craig handed
us 50 90. all in silver quarters. three
or four days ago. Three of the quar-
tiers had holes in them, aud he wants
them strung on Baby's neck. Come
mp with your contributions for the
editors little girl.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

Next Sunday. 9th. and every Sum-
day hereafter, the st. Luke's Episco-
pal Mission Sabbath school, and the
meetings Of the Colfax Lyceum, will
be held in the new court house.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14
LOST.

A Note or Obligation, drawn in favor OF
j. w. Johnston for the sum of 500 with 6
per cent interest. dated Feb. z, 1881. and
signed by Mack Arlington and B. F
Lovett (his K mark). All persons are
warned not to trade or purchase said
note. The finder will be rewarded for
returning the same to
d24-2t j. W. JOHNSTON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

Our boys did booming business
the other night. In fact they over
did the business. One or two big
guns is enjoyable, but an all night
cannonade is a nuisance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

a little negro girl, aged about ten
years, was burned to death on Mr..
Andrew Cruikshank's place, one day
last week, by falling in the fire while
struggling in an epileptic fit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

How do you like the effects of dose OF
six pills which you took last night Quite
sickening and facilitating were they not
Try dose of Bailey's Saline Aperient mex,
time, it-costs less thau pills, never fails in
relieving constipation, headache aud BIZ.
iousness and is very pleasant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

In all earnestness we ask our police
members to be a little more sober in
their deliberations. A body that
does not preserve its self-respect can
hardly hope to bold the respect Of
the citizens Of The parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

Mr.. VIM. P. Hickman is now the
contractor to carry the mail from
Colfax to Cotile. He entered upon
the discharge of his duties on We'd
nesday of this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

dec q week in your own town. Terms
QpUO and s. 90 onffit free Address Ii
Hai.ett 4 CO., Portland, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

DR.. Deals fine horse, Hancock,
dropped dead while hitched to his
buggy one day last week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

Bailey's Saline Aperient is a cooling and
refreshing Summer drink for dyspeptics.
1t don't taste like medicine. Everybody,
home or abroad, should keep it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

CoLFAx. La. Dec 81, 1881.
hereby revoke all former powers Of at
torney given by me whatsoever.
d31-3t GEO. w. LANE.
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NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that on Monday,
the I'd, day of January 1882, at IL o'clock
M, will offer to lease, at public auction,
in front Of the court house door, in the
town of Colfax, to the highest bidder, for
scrip of the years 1873, 1879 and 1880, or
for u. s. currency, the following public
ferries:
Montgomery ferry, on Red river.
Planters landing ferry, on Red river.
Colfax ferry, on Red river.
Cotile ferry, on Red river.
Capp's ferry, ON Little river.
Lacroix's ferry. on Little river.
ponnahue's ferry, on Little river.
Cockerham's ferry, on Little river.
Nantachie ferry, on Nantachie bayou.
s. C. CURRY.
Prest. Police Jury of Grant Parish.
Estimate of expenses of the parish of
Grant fur the year 1882:
For grand and petit jurors -.. $500 90
Witnesses in criminal cases ..--.. 500 20
Sheriff fees. 500 90
Feeding prisoners ...... 500 20
For care of paupers . 800 90
Building court house 1000 90
Building aud repairing bridges -, 500 90
Clerk Of police jury and parish
treasurer xuO w
Pari b attorney ... lbs 90
Parish printer ......... 200 90
Contingent expenses ...-. 1000 90
Police jurors per diem and mileage $50 90
District attorney ..-.--...-.. $50 90
Total -. s7325 90
8. C. CURRY.
Prest. Police jury Parish of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

Baby's well, thank you, and just as
lively as a cricket.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

+. Another hop in the new court
house this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14
TO ALL
TO ALL.
Unknown Owners Of ImmovabIe Property
Situated in the Parish of Grant, Louisiana.
9 Parish of Grant, Louisiana.

SHERrFs Colfax, January
You are hereby notified that State and Parish Taxes
will proceed and sell the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-01-14

37CA WEEK. SIG day at home
Qp n easily made. Costly Ontfit free.
Address True a Co.. Augusta, Maine
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