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restored by eponging with solution of
Of hot water. i'"'
Starch polish; \ piece Of stoarino
candle, spermaceti or whito wax MS large
as robin = egg will give n nice gloss. A
teaspoonfnl OF salt to each pint Of starch
prevents sticking.
Miscellaneous Isecipr.,
10 make an apple custard pie, take one
pint ol sweet milk and one pint Of apple
sauce beat this sauce till 1t is smooth
ana entirely free from Jumps then stir it
III the milk swcctcn thus well-o oood
inll cup. of sugar will be needed. and If
the apples are tart more will be required
to this add three well-beaten eppsi Hovor
with lemon, and bake with under crust
only. ''''-i 'i'''
An excellent soup can be made by TAX
ing one can Of corn and boiling the corn
III one quart Of milk md water in ooual
proportion season with salt, pepper and
butter. After it has boiled for about ten
minutes sur IN threo-bcaten eggs. Serve
nor, with a little rolled cracker. added
Just before sending to the table.
The pudding which should invariably
accompany Il boiled dinner to the table is
made IN this way One pint of sweet or
sour milk, two teacups of corn meal,
siited one teaspoonful Of soda, dissoly
cd IN hot water add two slices of stale
cake, crnmbled very fine and mixed with
the meal boil for three hours in bag
serve with common sour pudding
sauce.
a delicious dish for dessert to be served
with white and fruit cakes is made by
taking one pint Of thick, sweet cream.
ana beating it until it is very light then
add the grated rind Of one large lemon
ana the Juice Of two ; lalf a pound of
puIverlzed sugar must then b, stirred
Win the cream. Serve this in wine
glasses, or in small china cups that will
mold as much as the after-dinner coffee
cups
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-04-13

"liow can leave you. my darling % muir
INJURED Toledo lover in tones of distressing
Tenderness, us he observed both hands of the
clock approach perpendicular on the dial.
"Well, john, responded the girl with wick
ed innocence, "you can axe your choice. If
you go through the hall you will be liable TO
wake up father, and if You leave by way of
of the back shed you will be likely to wake
up the dog. "-Elehangs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-04-13

he didn't think she would do him. Since
then she has been laid up at private
dock that Mr.. Bennett had built for her. "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-04-13

speaking of Charley" said Frank, there
is one thing about him like when he says
n thing, you can always depend upon him"
Il thought" vcutured Thomas, tina, Char
ley was not aiticularly noted ior truthful
ness" That's just It," replied Frank !;
when he says thing, you know he's lying,
and therefore know just what to depend up
on."-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-04-13

tural way, the usual amount of saliva is
swallowed with the milk, and the calf is
not as likely to acquire the disagreeable
habit of sucking the ears of its mates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-04-13
Household Hints.

To remove mildew Rub the spots
well with soft soap and then cover with II
mixture OF soap aud whiting tor powder
ed chalk and lay upon the grass, wetting
1t occasionally with warm soap suds until
the spots disappear.
To remove indeiblc ink Apply II
strong ISOLATION of cyanide of potassium
and rinse well.
70 remove iron rust or ink spots, mois-
ten the spots and apply salts of lemon
until they disappear, aud then rinse well.
Salts of lemon are made of equal parts
of o1alic acid and tartaric acid Another
way is to molsteu with lemon Juice,
sprinkle well with salt and lay III the sun.
Ii ink is spilled on colored goods that
will not bear acids, soak them Immediate
ly in sweet milk boiling not. Hot melted
tallow poured through ink spots will also
remove them.
To prevent the hair from falling out,
try first wetting the head Mt night with
salt and water, Mild sage tea is also ex-
cellent. If these remedies do not effect
speedy cure, try this Get little bottle
OF brandy, and put in all the salt that it
will absorb wet the head with this two
or three times day.
To revive old silk. When silk has lost
its gloss and becomes hmpsy it may bs
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Many believe that ton of fodder and
ton Of good hay fed together to milch
cows are nearly equal, if not quite, to
two tons of good bay
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-01-06

The world Of people Interested in
racing are considerably aroused over
the fact that Lord Marcus Beresford
is on the point Of shipping stable
of horses to this country o.take part
III our turf contests and to see il be
cannot do what Mr.. LoHl!nrd and
Mr.. .Keene didin England last year,
take The lions share. of the money
hung up" BY the different jockey
clubs and racing associations. as his
lordship will probably come over him.
sell, for be is not alone capital gen.
tleman jockey. but also an amateur
trainer Of no mean skill and expert
encs. the Turf Club and The various
local Jockey Clubs will meet him
with hearty welcome. p
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sHERIFF;s SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court Parish of
Grant, State Of Louisiana--Nu. 1870.
Succession Of Giles Smith VS.. Vim. s. Cal
houn and NJ. NJ Ada Calhrun

b. virtue of and to satisfy writ Of feii
facias, issued and to me directed III the
above entitled and nn,nberrd suit. l
have seized and will offer for sale, AZ pab-
lie auction, to the highest bidder, in front
of the court house door, in The town of
Coliax, La, within the hours prescribed
by law, on
SATURDAY, January 90. A. D. 1889.
the following described property, seizcl as
the properly of the Deiendent, to-wit
Lot No. l, in the town of Colfax, with
out the improvements, bounded north by
ga" street, east by I'd street, south by "B''
street and west by LIST or Front street.
said lot being 1iS feet inches square
and Lot No. 8, in the town of Collar, to-
gether with ali tire improvements thereon,
and all a; performances thereto belonging,
bounded north by '.F'' street, east by ~
street, south by '.ti' street and west by .st
or Front street, being ldS feet inches
square and being in Brinshnrsts survey.
Terms Cash with benefit of appraise-
ment. ldl61 C. H. TEAL, Sheriff.
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The parish treasurer should be re-
quired to make fuller and more ex-
tended report to the police jury than
the five or six line statement submit
tee ut their late session. 1t would
likely be a matter of interest to num-
bers of the citizens of Grant parish
to know how much money goes into
the treasury and what disposition il
made Of it.
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assistance. The Methodists concluded
| to repair the old church. The grand
!, old edifce that the writer and numoers
Of other grown. men and women now
| remember way back in date-betiam
DAYS of the delightful precepts that
we're taught there at Sunday school.
Those were days long to be remember
cd and never to be forgotten. VI boys
! that are now strong men eDgrossed In
| the cares of life--and girls grown to
gentle women, many filing their relas
! tive spheres of wife aud mother, what
| a sanctity is around this old church
this kallowed spot! And it was with
in these walls, when the war dogs
were loosed aud Louisiana took her
place among her sister seeding States,
| that gathered those men with brave
hearts that had bid farewell to homes
and were going TO fight for their com
mon country. 1t was there they as
sembled for the flag presentations, aud
received the blessings showered upon
their precious heads ere they went out
into the battle storm. They are as
fresh in my memory as if only a day
gone. In these old loved halls assem-
bled the swim .Rifies," commended
BY Capt. Dave Pierson, and '.Beaure-
guard Fencibles, y commanded by Capt.
| Van Mccain. 1t was from these port
ais that went forth Mccain, Afford,
Rogers, Cockerham, StrotIler, ARM
strong, Thompson aud numbers Of
others who fell in battle and now ill
hoporably soldiers grave. That il
why we love the old church. ! 1t has
its local history, and now, after so long
it is to be repaired. We have an Or
gan and choir organized, and already
we feel the pride at having this orpa-
ment in our midst.
|. Death has been among us and Mrs.
Martha Rogers, one of the first settlers
of this place died recently. Mrs. Rog-
ers came to Louisiana from Alabama
about the year 1857, when this place
was known as Creola. She gave her
1 Oldest son William TO the Lost Cause, !"
and never ceased to bemoan the fate
of her soldier boy. Hectar Howard, a
citizen of this place died on the 18th
at Cotile, Rapides parish. Mr. How
ard was native OF Vienna, La. His
mother arrived the day after he died,
too late to see him alive, and be of
that comfort and cheer to him which
ouly a mother can be TO a child in
death. He possessed many noble
] traits. Poor friend Hectar, here is a
tear to your memory. Rest in peace.
Bss e. MA. ID.
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Mothers ! Mothers I! | Mothers u!

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of Your rest by q sick child suffering and
crying with the 'excruciating pain OF cut
ting teeth If so, go at once and get a
bottle of MRs. WINsL0w's SooTInKG SYRUP.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately-depend upon it; there is no
mistake about it. There is not mother
on earth who has ever used it, who will
not tell you at once that it will regulate
the bowels. and give rest to the mother,
aud relieve the health of the child. opera
ting like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use
in all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and
is the prescription Of one Of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere at rs
cents bottle. 10 = erf -si,s.,sr aes ~
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: New Years night the newly CON-
pleted court house was the scene Of
the gayest, largest and most orderly
assemblage at any ball or party we
have ever witnessed in Colfax. More
than hundred persons were 10 at
tendance. Mr.. Lacroix furnished the
music. while Squire" w. j. Duffy pi-
loted the dancers through the mazes
Of the quadrille. The Judge" was in
his glory. as matter of course, and
enjoyed himself hugely, as did every
one who capered TO his commands.
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JUDGMENT.
Mrs Maria @. Thompson vs. A d 1homp
fcs son. her Husband.

In this case by reason of the law and the
evidence being in. fhror of the plaintiff,
Mrs. Maria G. Thompson, and against the
defendent, A. B. Thompson, her husbaud,
it is ordered. sdjudeed and decreed that
the said plaintiff do hereby recover Of the
said defendent the sum Of Nine Hundred
and Twenty Dollars, subject to credit Of
-Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars, paid Nov.
3 1882; and 1t is further ordered, adjudged
and decreed that the plaintiffs legal mort
gage be recognized from the 18th day uf
December, A. ID. 1881.
1t il further ordered. sdjudged and de-
creed that the community of acquets and
gains now and heretofore existing besween
them as man and wife be and the same is
hereby dissolved, and that the said plaintiff
Mrs. Maria G. Thompson, is hereby per-
mitted and authorized TO take charge of
aud administer her own separate property
and affairs without the interference Of her
said husband, with legal interest FROM the
I'd day of November, A. ID. 1852, and costs
Of this suit.
This done, read and signed In open court
ON the 18th day Of Nov. a. 4. 1881
ARISTIDES BARBIN,
Judge of the 18th Judicial District Court,
Parish Of Grant.
District Court, Parish Of Grant, La, fled
November 18th, 1882.
S. b sHACKELFoRr, CLERK.
CLERKS OFFICE, PARISH OF I
n -S GRANT. LOUISIANA
hereby certify the above and foregoing
to be true and correct copy OF the jndg.
msut on file and of record in the Clerks
office in suit No. 228 entitled Mrs. Maris
c. Thompson vs. A. b. Thompson, hel
husband, District Court Parish Of Grant.
State of Isouisal,a.
Given under my Official hand and seal Of
said Court At Colfnx, Parish OF Grant La,
on this 18th day Of November, 1852.
8. u. SHA(iKELFORD,
Clerk Of the 12th Judicial District Court
Parish Of Grsnt, Louisiana. az
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VRgIA - People are always on the lookout
WINA for chances TO increase their earn
INE iugs, and in time become wealthy;
" ~ - those who do not improve their
opportunities remain in poverty. We offer q
great chance to make money. We want many
men, women. boys and girls to work for us right
in their own localities. ANY one can do the
work properly from the start. The business viii
pay more than ten times ordinary wages. Ex-
cages fails to make money rapidly. You can de-
vote your whole time to the work, or only your
spare moments Full information and all that
Is needed sent free. Address
d2a ~ STINSON 4 CO.. Portland, Maine.
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English Female Bitters is intended for
young girls as we'll as married ladies', who
have by some exposure become irregular,
pale and feeble, with headache, leucor-
fhea, pain IN the side and back, falling Of
the womb, or female weakness, or excuses.
Its use Strengthens and tones the stomach,
invigorates the nerves imparts iron to the
blood, corrects irregular uterine action and
and removes unnatural distractions.
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MONTGOMERY, La, Dec. IS, 1889
Editor ChrowicIs

MONTGOMERY, La, Dec IS, 1889.
Editor Chronicle:
I must write you Of the fair and 9TH
er occurrences that have taken place
in our community Of late. The fair
as q social feature, and financially.
was a grand success. ( Much beyoad
our most sauguine hopes., In fact, Of
all the gatherings we have eyer had
here tits generally remarked that this
excelled them all. Not ripple did
we have to mar the occasion. All
seemed bent upon enjoyin themselves.
The ladies contributed by their united
efforts to the success. Too much praise
can not Be given to Mira, Cams and
Mrs. Bernstein, our Jewish residents
here, for fbciF efforts. Here let me cav
without doubt Ne have the beau ideal
of Israelitos in our midst. We all
dwell In harmony. And whist blcs-
The proceeds amounted . $3.50 90.
We embrace this method of returning
thanks to friends in Colfax for their
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n - - - not, life is sweeping by: 20 and
DlV dare before you die, something
mo- mighty and sublime leave behind
~ - ,d 20 csen9ues5 t sine esas SO week in
thing new. Capital not required. We will fur
nish you everything. Many are making fortunes.
Ladies make rs much ar men, and boys and girls
at which you can make great pay all the time,
write for particulars to
d2 H. HALLEFT & CO., Portland Maine
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Persons recovering from wasting
diseases, such us malaria, fevers, ETC.,
will be greatly benefited by the use
of Browns Iron Bitters, true tonic.
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An active brain, sparkling w.t. acheer-
full mind, a bright eye, q robust body, pure
rich blood and o vigorous bounding circu-
lation, add many charms to female society
yet, all how many ladies can boast of all
these signs of health! While they remain
victims to those terrible female complaints
they will be compelled to be mere feeble,
delicate drones upon society. You can be
res tored TO health and happiness by the
use Of English Female Bitters.
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cONSTABLE's SALE.
Second Justice Court. Parish Of Grant
State of Louisiana. Mo 49,


of the second justice court in and for the
parish mud State aforesaid, and to me di-
rected have seized and will offer for sale,
Mt the door Of the Second Justice of the
Peace in ward two, parish Of Grant, be-
tween the hours prescribed byolaw for
judicial sales, ON
& SATURDAY, Janusry 90, A. d 1883,
the following described property, seized as
the property OF the Defendants, towit:
I, Is barrels of Corn more or less "a -
15 barrels Of Cotton Seed more OF less.
100 bundles Of Fodder more or less
Terms of Sale--Cash with of appraise-
ment. &c AK DUKE IL. HADNOT, Er
j6-3t Constable Second Ward.
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One Saw Mill and appurtenances.
A map of these lands will be exhibited
on the day of sale.
Terms-Ons-haif cash and onc-balf pay
able in twelve moths.
50 H. MCKNIGHT,
dl6-6t Administrator.
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The court house is now finished
and painted inside and out. With
its green shutters. brown facngs. cor
ners. posts. stairs and ratings, and
banisters on upper gallery. the build
ing pow makes a neat appearance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-01-06

In countries where malaria is prev
alent, orewbere the climate il subject
to Sudden cilanges-should be found
in every house Browns Iron Bitters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-01-06

Foaming and sparkling Bsiley's salire
Aperient IL the cheapest and most dilight-
fol purgntive in use. For dyspepsia and
habitua constipation, It Delights every
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-01-06
sHERIFFs SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of Louisiana No. 2l6.
: Christian starks VS.. Thomas Bradford

Christian Starks VS.. Thomas Bradford,
By virtue of and TO satisfy a writ Of fl.
IA. issued and to me directed in the above
entitled and nuiifbeied suit, I-have seized
aud will offer for sale; at Public Auction
in front of the CO irt house door, in the
town of Colfax, La. between the hours pre-
scribed h. law. on
SATURDAY, January 20, A. D. 1893,
The following described property, seized as
the property of the Defendant, to wit:
Three Thousand pounds Seed Cotton.
Fifty Bushels.of Corn.
One Saddle.
One. Plow Stock and Plow. sarss1
Ono Pony Horse.
Terms-Cash with benefit of sppraise-
ment. (j6-3t] G. H. TEAL, Sheriff.
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Are you disturbed with an overloaded
stomach Are you troubled with headache,
dizziness or constipation? Does your
head swim9 One dlse Of BaiIey's Saline
Aperient will give you relief.
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The beautiful crimson binsh of nature,
without paint. can be impaired on the pale
cheeks Of a sickly and feeble woman by the
use of that great female tonic English Fe-
male Bit rs. siag - an zaiN1
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LoCALs DOTS

See list of s.Upkuown Owners" and
if you have friend whose lands are
on 1t, send him word.
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The length OF police jury'sproceed-
ings aud crowd Of advertisements
cut our s1ocal dots" short.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-01-06

A horse dealer came to. town this
week. but be did a larger business IN
shoes than anything else.
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LEGAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
SUCCESSION SALE.
In the matter Of the Succession of Meredith
Calhoun, Deceased.

DY virtue Of an Order issued to me in
- my capacity az Administrator of the
Of Meredith Calhoun. deceased.
by the Honorable Asfistisles Barbin. Judge
of the Twelfth Judicial District Of the
State of Louisiana. commanding and di-
recting me to sell the property belonging
to the aforesaid Succession, ] will offer for
sale, at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder. in front of the Cont House
door, in the town Of Colfax, parish of Grant,
within the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, January 20, 1889,
the following described property:
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nm week made at home by the indus
" trious. Best business now before the
IA n public. Capital not needed. We will
~ = start you. Men, women, boys and
girls wanted everywhere to work for us. Now is
the time. You can work in spare time, or give
your whole time to the business. No other bust
ness viii pay you nearly as well. No enc can
fail to make enormous pay by engaging at once.
Costly outfit and terms free. Money made fast,
easily and honorably. Address
DIS TRUE d CO., Augusta, Maine.
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Int. M. Calhoun in sec % t6nr3 W
Int. NJ Calhoun in sec IS tor 3 W
Int NJ. Calhoun in sec l6 6 n 3 W
50 or sw ar section IS 7n.r3w
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