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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1884-09-11


There will be plenty Of food this yea,
no matter who is elected President. AZ
cordins to the last rcpor, Of the statistic
ian Of the department Of agriculture, tn,
condition Of the corn crop is higher thar
since 1880, and has been exceeded bu,
three times in ten years; spring whea,
has not been exceeded since 1877; winter
wheat is harvested and is an assured crop
never exceeded except in 1880; cotton i.
rather backward, and the yield depend,
much on the weather to come; tobacco
promises large crop; the yield of pota
toes will be large, though less than las,
year; hay and pasturage are in low con
dition in the East and fine in the west
the apple crop will not b. full for bear
ing year on account Of the late spring
irosts; the peach crop is very large in the
Eastern peach districts. Altogether the
earlier promises Of bountilul harves,
seem certain Of fuli,lment. Oregoninn
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1884-09-11

The Sprague House, at Spokane Falls,
was destroyed BY fire on the 29th Of Aug
ust; loss $4,000. The work Of an in.
cendiary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
River. weather and Crops.

The river continues to fall steadily,
in spite of the incessant local rains
that are keeping our creeks and
bayous trimming full. In all the
river has declined about a foot within
the past week.
A great deal of complaint is made
by the river farmers that the contin-
uous rains prevent working the crops
as they should be, but, except where
the overflow has destroyed the crops,
the damage can be repaired with q
few days good working.
The crops throughout Grant parish
are generally in excellent condition.
In some instances, where the drain
age is bad, we hear of complaint, but
with good weather to clean out the
grass, the most of our farmers think
their prospects pretty fair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
Personal Mention.

Mrs. NJ. NJ. A. Lane is in Colfax,
and expects to remain as guest a,
Lacroix's hotel for several weeks.
MIR. Chas. Wickliffe, whom we
mentioned in our last issue, expects
to permanently locate in Colfax for
the practice of law. He comes of q
family of lawyers. has had several
years experience in Kentucky, and
We doubt not will prove most de-
sirable accession to the bar and =
worthy citizen.
Mrs. Juo.,A. Tory. who has been
on visit to Colfax for several weeks,
returned to her home at Benton, Ark,
the first OF this week. She took
with her her two nieces, Miss Bessie
and Miss Netsie TORY. who expect
to attend term Of school in Ar
kansas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07


A committee, representing those in
the overfowed section from Rock
Island to the mouth of Nantachie
bayou, waited upon Mr.. J. C. Wick
life this week and had him to make
an application for governmental aid.
As there are a number of others
along the Darro who are in destitute
circumstances from the overflow, we
suggest that they also take measures
to secure relief.
About one-tenth OF the cultivatable
river lands in Grant parish are over
flowed. The number Of families
rendered destitute by the foods over
even so small an area is about forty,
in all say two hundred souls. This
is sad picture. but, when we con
slider the much greater devastation
in other parishes, the restitution in
Louisiana from the present overflow
is most heartrending.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

Deputy Sheriff Lacroix ran in Ben
Allen, Dan ,vandyke and Captain
Long. all colored, last Wednesday
charged with the murder of William
Brown. an old colored man.
They are charged with knocking
Brown in the head with a base bal
bat last Saturday night, and then
throwing his body in bayon Pattassa,
with the view Of creating the impress
sion that he VAS drowned while try
ing to cross the bayou on raft. A
diversity Of opinions are prevalent
about the matter. and some hold that
there are no just grounds for the
charge. claiming that the abrasions
found on the head and other places
were made while dragging for the
body. The accused are to have an
early investigation. and, as this is to
be the first official act in the line OF
criminal prosecution at the hands of
our new DISTRICT attorney. we can
look foF : thorough sitting, and il the
prisoners now in Jail are guilty they
viii hardly escape the law penalty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
Attention Ladies.

All ladies interested in the Cotton
Centennial Exposition, are invited to
aid in the following work, approved
by the director General A silk
quilt has been designed. represent
ing map of Louisiana, to be twelve
feet square when completed Each
parish is to lie different color, geo.
graphically outlined, with the name
and some appropriate decoration to
be embroidered or painted thereon.
The committee in charge of this
work are now prepared to furnish
the necessary patterns and instruc.
tions. Those who are willing to con.
tribute parish or section. are here
bv requested to communicate with
the committee, nv addressing
L. e. SMITH. Secretary.
Lamonrie p o., Rapid-s Pa, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
Temperance Meeting.

The temperance meeting, held in
Colfax on the night of Friday, May
3Oth, was a rousing affair. The
house was pretty well filed with an
earnest and interested audience, and
were well entertained by the exercis-
90 of the evening.
DR.. Deal delivered one of his stir
ring speeches, such as only he can
make, amusing and instructive to
every man, woman and child within
the sound OF his voice. and was ap-
plauded to the echo.
The essay read by Mrs. v. G. Cum
bingham was also a capital hit. Sub
ject-"Madam Rumor, Lord Gossip
and They Say" Mrs. G. begged
pardon for introducing an essay with
such an inappropriate title, and al
most foreign to the subject; but we
oelleve we express the sentiment Of
the audience when we say that both
title and substance were directly in
point, and right we'll were her sly
thrusts at cosby tipplers and con
ceited blabbers enjoyed.
Speeches were also made by Rev
r. A. Davis aud Mr.. w. j. Moseley.
A neat recitation was delivered by
little Miss BERTHE Cunningham, who
begged in pretty rhyme that all
would join the temperance Band Of
Hope.
President Cunningham then called
for signers to the pledge. when tive
or three responded. And thus the
good work goes on.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

By an error the chairman has call
ed the Democratic parish committee
together for the purpose of electing
delegates to the State convention, to
meet in Baton Rouge, June 18th,
whereas the, proper way would have
been to call a mass meeting for thai
purpose. If thore is any objection to
the executive committee making the
selection. we hope it will be express
ed at the meeting Of the COMMITTEES
to-day. In view of the overflow, and
the difficulty of any ward but the
first being represented in a mass
meeting. We hold that if any humble,
of the committee can be got together
their action wonld come nearer rep.
resenting the parish at large than
would mass meeting held at this
time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
SUCCESSION SALE.
In the matter of the Succession of Aaron
g. Hodnett Deceased-NO. Sc.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, P arish of
Grant, Louisiana.

By virtue of a commission and order of
sale, issued from the district court in and
for the parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,
in the above entitled and numbered success
sion, and to me directed as administrator
thereof, authorizing and orde ring me to
sell, for cash. to pay debts, in accordance
with law, the property, real and personal
rights and credits belonging to the success
sion of Aaron G. HOdnett, deeeas ed. will
offer for sale at public cutlery in front OF
the court house door in the town of Colfax,
La, between the hours prescribed by law,
on
SATURDAY, June 7th, A. D. 1884,
The following described property. to-wit:
Forty acres of land, situated in Grant
parish. in the neighborhood of Black creek
about IL miles from Colfax, being the sc
quarter of the NV quarter of section 8,
township z. range 2 west.
improvements upon public land in same
neighborhood. being upon the ne quarter
of the NV quarter OF section IL, tow hship
Z, range Q west
Terms of Sab Cash with benefit of ap.
praisement. JOSHUA KEMP,
Administrator.
Colfax, La May l. 1884.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
The Worlds Exposition.
10 the Citizens Of Grant Parish

10 We CattzeRS o. Grant Parish:
As the ward commissioners ap-
pointed by the police jury, have not
shown q disposition to render me
any assistance in selecting exhibits to
the Worlds Fair, l appeal to every
resident OF Grant, who feels an inter-
est in his parish, and desires to see
it fairly represented at that exhibit
ton. to give me all the help they can
in that way, and promote as far as
possible thereby the general welfare
OF our people. This parish abounds
in choice woods of very great va
riety, suitable for almost every me-
chanical purpose. 1t possesses diff
ferent soils OF excellent fertility that
should be submitted for analization.
1t is capable of producing cotton,
wool, moss, hay, corn, oats, potatoes.
and other agricultural and horticul-
tural products, in endless variety and
choice quantity. As good fruit can
be grown here as Louisiana can boast
of, except some that are peculiarly
tropical. No better live stock coun-
try exists that I know of. Are there
any to exhibit
We have nothing to boast of, pos
sibly, in the way of minerals or man.
ufacturies, but out of population of
seven thousand there must be some
inventive genius, who might show
the world an evidence of his ingenu-
ity. The ladies' have not forgotten
their art, and / am confident they
could offer some fine specimens of
needlework, embroidery, bric-a- brac,
cts. As to curiosities there must be
something both living and inanimate
worth showing. There are probably
many objects. Of small intrinsic value
and less importance to their individ-
ual owners, that would, if properly
represented, add materially to the
State collection. MIR. Josiah Nugent
informs me that he knows of bed of
coal, or something similar, that is
inhammable and burns readily. He
proposes to send a sample of it,
which hope he will do at an early
date. There may be other specimens
of like character, that have been
overlooked, and possibly valuable
mineral deposits lie waiting to be
examined, that only need develop
ing to assure us of their hidden
wealth. Shall we, like they, remain
inactive, with our lights hid under
bushel, when they ought to be trim
ed and ready for place at the great
Centennial? / know that q large
portion of our best lands are now
submerged. and great inconvenience
and trouble prevents a hearty coop
Grafton with me for the purposes
herein expressed. but i hope as soop
as the water recedes more active
steps will be taken, looking to better
results. IT any of our citizens have
anything to contribute toward this
grand enterprise. l hope they will
not be slow in making it known, in
order that / may the more effectuaily
represent to the State commissioner
what our prospect is. All articles
not sold at the close of the EXPOSE
ton by the authority OF the owners
will be returned.
Respectfully submitted,
H. NoKNreHr,
Parish Commissioner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

NoTIcE. ~ Nero hants and grocers
hotel keepers, managers of boarding
department., and others, would do
well to address Mrs. P. Al. GOODWIN.
i79 Girod street, New Orleans, for
price list of Goodwyn's Eureka Yeas.
Powders. A superior home product
Of the Crescent city. Positively free
from alum or any other hurtful ingre-
dent. 1t not only invites. bui sqnare-
ly challenges comparison with any nd
all standard articles in its line.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

New POLICE JURY The following
are the police jurors lately appointed
by the Governor and confirmed by
the Senate: For ward one, e. G..
Randolph; ward two, D. R. Morris;
ward three, J. E. Smith; ward four,
matthew Nngent, Jr.; ward five, M.
e. Swafford; ward six, j. I. Wilson;
ward seven, J. w. Land.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
Proclamation by the Governor.
$500 REWARD.


Executive DEPARTMENT,
State of Louisiana.
Whereas, I have been officially inform.
ed that ON Sunday, the second day OF
March, 1884, in the parish of Grant,
BRECKENRIDaE SHARKS did, in cold blood
murder John Starks, and afterwards made
his escape; and whereas, for the good of
society and in vindication of the law, it is
necessary that the perpetrators of such
deeds should be brought to justice and
dealt with as the law directs.
Now, therefore, /, SAMUEL DOUGLAS
McENERY, Governor Of the State Of Lou
isiana, have thought proper to ihsue this,
my proclamation, offering reward of
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the
arrest and conviction of said BRECKEN-
RIDGE SrARKs.
This proclamation to be in force for
the term of sixty days.
DESCRIPTION OF BRECKENRIDGE sTARKs.
About twenty-five years old, no beard,
dark skin, weighs 125 or 100 pounds, dark
eyes and dark swarthy complexion, brown
hair, thick lips, long front teeth, five feet
seven inches high, quick spoken and
speaks loudly, and uses a great deal OF
profanity, wears almost continually q
smile.
Given under my signature and the zeal
of the State OF Louisiana, at the city Of
Baton Rouge, this 14th day of April, A.
d. 1884 s. d. McENERY.
By the Governor:
WILL A. STRONG,
Secretary of State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

The school board meets to-day,
and we think it would be well for
them to consider the manner in
which the sixteenth sections Of
school lands in this parish are being
msed-or rather abused. In some
cases, we learn, the timber is being
stripped from the lands, and in 9TH
ers, where lands are leased or rented
ont, no rents have been collected.
"What is eyerybody's business is NO
body's business" We trust the
board will consider it their business
to take care of the property of which
they are the keepers for the people.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

Wilson Saunders refused to eat
anything for several days. after he
heard that the l1th of July was the
day appointed for his hanging. He
processes to be making his peace
with God, and for the last few days
has developed an appetite
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
AGENTS.
LOCAL DO t s /.
NOTICE.

QUARTERLY CONFERENCE for the Colfax
and Montgomery circuit will be held for
the second quarter at st. Maurice, on the
18th and 18th OF June. Ha
DISTRICT CONFERENCE for the Alexan-
dria district will convene at Colfax, Au-
gust q, 1884. N. 8. CORNELL, F. Z.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
Join the Temperance Band.

MAGISTRATES AND. CoxsTABLEs.-J.
f. Smith magistrate, and Perry S.
Smith constable for third ward. r.
w. Horn magistrate. X. R. Jeter and
Jesse l.. Collins constables, for
seventh ward have been confirmed
by the Senate.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

Although Red river has continued
to fall steadily for week. bayou
Darro has continued to rise, and the
new bridge is entirely under water.
1t has been weighted down by several
tons Of rock, so there is little danger
of any part Of it floating away.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

We regret to learn that Walter
Layssarl, aged about 16 years, son
of F. e. Layssard, died at his fathers
residence Thursday, June 5. 1884.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

The Jewel passed down yesterday
with little or no freight
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Grant State of Louisiana.

Whereas, Howard Mcknight, Admins
traitor of the Succession of Meridith CAL
houn, has fled his annual account of his
administration. notice is hereby given to
all whom it doth or may concern, to show
cause within ten days from the publication
hereof, why the same should not be homol-
ogated.
Witness the Honorable W. f. Blackman
Judge of said court, this l4th day Of May
s.B. sHACKELFORD. Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07

TWO FIRST-CLASS SEWING MACHINES
for sale at the CHRONICLE Office cheap for
Cash. or easy payments on time
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-06-07
NOT ICE

~ Ment1cky Univsrsity, Lexington, Ky.
eseosnss 90 beefn day In yesr No vscass
%s ss.pss. sss Fsl Dpssss Bssi.ss cessss sbsst Q
sran nny "a Tssepsphy spseiAty. literary cosrss
I'VE teass rscs1vsd 5000 ssese.fsi sdnasss Over 800
= ss.sassl'y sad ndvid.,Iy Impaired b ssasher
Slpcss 1900 y m graduates rs handful efey 4 nsss
eeeasnni.ess and seciey, "a \ leading kaifoaiI
seess ~ r'~'a'sa-W w. 3. SMITH, Lsxiaetoa, Kys
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NOTICE.

In the matter of the Succession of n. Cal
houn, deceased. /.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-06
JUNEAU.

The Dodge County Fair will be held
here on September Is, II and Is. A
contract has been made with PARTIES from
St. Louis, Mo-, for the exhibition for
what is termed japanese Day Fireworks
on the second day of the fair. This is
something entirely new and is claimed to
be highly pleasing and attractive. The
officers of the Agricultural Society adopt
ed resolution to allow no wheels OF
fortune or games of chance on the grounds
during the fair.
AN ice cream picnic for the benefit OF
the Cleveland and Hendricks club was
held in Court House Square on Saturday
evening, but was, owing to the threaten.
ing weather, but thinly attended.
Frequent showers have badly interior.
ed with the harvest and great deal oil
'diseolofed barley will probably be the
result. Most OF the barley il cut, but
spring wheat and oats still remain
Though badly lodged in places, it is be.
lieved that the yield will generally be 8
good one. W. !,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-06
DrOpDed DOaOn Dead.

Last Friday morning our city was
the scene OF a most sad and startling
event. The Rev. Christian Markwort.
of Redfield, Waupaca county, while
walking from the Northwestern depot to
take the caboose of the halfpast six
o'clock freight train going north, was seen
to fall by the side of the track and upon
being reached was found dead, stroke of
apoplexy having done its fatal work.
The deceased had been here attending
the anniversary of St. Johns church
and was on his return home when strick-
en-, He leaves wife and eight children
to mourn his terribly sudden and un-
timely death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-06
II Queer S11ec5212p,l.

Jefferson county has remarkable dog
belonging to Pat Scotland. of the town of
Sullivan, that displays a rapacious appe-
tite for stones, which he will swallow as
they are thrown to him. until he has
partaken of hatful at a time. Stones
ranging in size from hickory nut to
nearly as large as a hens egg, are the
great desire of this singularly inclined
animal. He is of the wolf species and
about 6 years old. Another popularity
this dog possesses is that of amusing
himself Tor hours at time by rolling
about large rock or stone, completely
absorbed in the task. Taken altogether
this canine is hard to beat as a curiosity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-06
Some Good Road Talk.

The dirt shoveled or scraped upon the
country roads by the different path mas
ters has nearly all washed back again by
the rains. This happens with great
regularity every spring. While the
present system of road making il contin-
ued, the bad roads are likely to continue.
We go ON, year 10 and year out, throwing
loose dirt on the roads only to make the
roads worse. The only way to really
make improvements is to elect State
Superintendent of public roads, with a
superintendent in each county. Then
make state appropriation each year of
half million dollars, distributed like
the school fund on condition that each
township collect road tax equal in
amount to the sum it would receive from
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-06
PERSONAL.

Among the visitors here last week were
D. w. Curtis and w. S. Greene, of Fort
Atkinson, both among the most popular
citizens of the county.
Mrs. J. II. Lightbody, of La Crosse,
is on visit to her mother, Mrs. M.
Nichols, in the Third ward.
Mrs. II. Fl. Gallup and Miss Julia
Harger are visiting their sister, Mrs. Geo.
Field, of Ripon.
Col. E. B. Gray, of Palmyra, spent
Wednesday 10 town the guest of Hon.
Jesse Stone and was pleasant caller at
the REPUBLICAN sanctum.
Miss Annie Mannegold is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. II, Bertram at Green Bay.
DR.. G. c. Southwell, Miss Wendell, of
Milwaukee, and Mr.. ond Mrs. P. Rhoda,
OF Oconomowoc, were guests last Saturday
C. w. Rundlett and family.
Fred Miller, wife and daughters J. II.
Sleeper and wife and S. r. Sleeper and
wife returned last week from trip to the
Lake Superior country. The party paid
their respects to mine host II. Bertram,
of the Cook House, Green Bay, whom
they found in fourishing condition.
Mrs. E. S. Smith, one of our old resi-
dents, removes to Chicago this week.
Henry s, Howell returned Saturday
from trip of some weeks to California
and reports pleasant journey to the
Pacific coast. He took in Denver, San
Francisco, Los Angeles and other import
ant points on his route.
Assistant Engineer Albert Smith, u.
s. N. has reported on the ship Tucker, of
the Brooklyn navy yard. The Tucker
cruises between Brooklyn and Newport.
Rhode Island.
Miss Ada Friese, of Milwaukee, is the
guest of Miss Mary Ryder in Hustisford.
Mrs. E. Crombie, of Minneapolis, is a
visitor::at the home of her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Carlin, of the Third
ward.
Miss Maud A. Norris is passing few
days with Miss Emma Crandall, of Ix-
onia.
Mrs. A. Sollidsy and son Fay are
enjoying the encampment with the
Watertown Rifles at Sheboygan.
Mrs. }. J. Fey, and son Willie, of
Elyris, Ohio, are guests of Mrs. NJ.
Gegenheimer, of the Third ward.
w. 81. Casey a popular attorney of
Oshkosh, was 3 visitor lin the city yes
terday, and paid his respects to the Re-
PUBLICAN Office.
Mr. and Mrs. f. w. Jones, of Newark,
Ohio, have been visitors for some days
past at the residence of r. Williams at
Piperville.
Mrs. John N. Young and children, OF
the First ward, are visiting at Jefferson
Miss Ella Harrington, of La Crosse, is
the guest of Miss Addie Baker.
Henry Rogers, of Grand Rapids, Mich
igan, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. E
OFF.
Miss Maggie Forsyth, of.McGregor
Iowa, has been on a visit to friends in
this city, her former home.
Mrs. A. w. Straw and daughter, o
Milwaukee, are guests of Mrs. n. Straw.
Arthur j. Malloy, of Beacon. Mich
igan, is here at his home taking shor
respite from business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-06

One HUNDRED Tons OF DEAD FISH.
Street Commissioner Bishop estimates
that ne has removed and buried over 100
tons of dead fish from the shores of Lake
Mendoza. When it is borne in mind
that be has taken them only from the
city shore, and that vast quantities have
also been buried or removed by private
parties, some idea can be formed of the
immense amount which have died. The
action of the city authorities in removing
them so promptly has prevented what
threatened to be calamitous nuisance,
Democrat.