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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05


In obedience to an order OF the hon.
the 18th judicial district conrt, to us di
rected, we VIII. on
SATURDAY, July 10, 1884,
at the late residence of Thomas Joh'snn
Offer isr sale mt public auction the movable
effects Of said succession as follows
Three mules, two wagons one COW and
calf, one corn mill, one buggy, five rlpws,
four pairs of gear, two bedsteais and bed
ding, one sofa. bureau, washstand, chairs,
cooking stove, clock, two trunks. two
valises.
Terms of Sale Amounts under twenty
five dollars cash; amounts Of twenty Ave
dollars and over. on credit Of fon,
months; the purchaser to- give n note with
per cent interest from date. with approx
ed security to have the force and effect q
a twelve months bond.
DARKIE JOHNSON. Adm'x
LORENZO SMITH. Admir-.
July 5, 1884 AUST
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

1t is proposed to hold an election
in Grant parish some time in August,
to determine whether or not prohibit
ton of the sale of whisky shall be-
adopted. Some discussion has arisen
as to the most favorable time to bold
such an election = at the general
election November or an earlier date
II, as held by some, it requires that o
majority Of all the registered voters
Of the parish shall vote in favor OF
prohibition before it can be enforced
then we are in favor of putting of
the election until November, as there
will be much fuller turn ont of the
voters at that time than We can hops
to secure if the single issue of tenn
perance is to be voted upon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

In speaking of the amount OF ra-
lions sent up by the U. s government
last week for sufferers by overflow,
we said there were "37 900 pounds
of meal and meat" The correct fig
ures are 37.740 pounds OF bacon
80 barrels OF meal, and 900 pounds
of meal in sacks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

At certain seasons of the year
nearly every person suffers to a
greater or less extent from impurity
of the blood, biliousness, etc. etc
This should be remedied as soon az
discovered, otherwise serious result,
may follow. Shermnn's "Prickly Ash
Bitters" will effeetially remove al
faint of disease and restore yon t.
health.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

The following are the parties to
whom the clerk haszissued marriage
licenses during the past quarter:
J. B. Lacour to Anna l.. Cruikshank.
w. T. Willis to Ollie Il. Craig.
Jos. Moreau to Florentine M. Louder.
Hiram q. Duck to Mile j. billiard.
JAS G. Mercer to Emma Jane Martin.
Thos. johnson to Rosa Evans.
Ben Chelette to Nancy f. Spikes.
l.. B. Woods to Elizabeth j. Sharp.
VIM. j. Gentry to Emma Morgan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

Mr. Drew Kemp has presented the
editor with q couple of beauties in
the way of silver skin onions. The
largest measures nearly twelve inches
in circumference, and speaks volumes
for the productive capacity of the
hill lands of Grant parish. MIR
Kemp said be would have ripe water
mslons for the 4th of July. We feel
tempted to call on Uncle Josh and
his folks in short time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

The two bridges between Colfax
aud the Darro. across Sugar Mill and
Ferenzi bayons, have been finished
during the present week, and for the
first time in several years, there is
safety in travelling between Colfax
aud the hills. Mr.. j. A. Kelsoe SUI
perintended the work, and we have
every reason to believe it is we'll done
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

The catalpa is already in use in the
Southwest to some extent, for rail-
way ties. 1t is a wood Of rapid
growth, and yet has shown remarka-
BILE durability. In an address before
an agricultural society, in Ohio, Gen.
Harrison, of Indiana, told OF ca
talpa foot-log over a small stream in
the Wabash country which had been
in use for 100 years, and was still
sound, showing DO sign OF decar
There are many well-authenticated
reports of catalpa fence-posts which
have been set fifty years or more and
still show no signs Of decay. 1t Is
generally believed by those who have
lifelong experience with 1t that i
viii outlast any other timber III use
not excepting red cedar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

The Colfax school. taught by Rev.
V. G. Cunningham. closed its session
Thursday afternoon. The usual ex-
animation review exercises were re-
quired at the hands of the scholars.
in which they proved that they had
not oply learned, but remembered what
they had gone over. and could make
very clever practical applications OF
their knowledge. Friday evening,
at candle lighting, they were to treat
their fniends to rehearsal of reci-
tstions. essays, dialogues. etc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

Abraham Levan, the noted blind
farmer of Berks county, Pa, died
last week, aged eighty years. He
had been blind sixty years, but he
did all kinds of farm work. He fed
t re cattle, husked corn, bound sbeayes
of wheat, rye and oats, and even
moved grass by The side of his bro b,
err, who directed his movements.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
Proclamation by the Governor
$500 REWARD.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, !
Cfo<o IF 1 ,o1Jisiaua-

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
State of Louisiana.
Whereas, have been officially inform
ed that ON Sunday, the second day OF
March, 1884, in the parish OF Grant,
BREcKENR1DGE SRARKs 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, 1T is
necessary that the perpetrators of such
deeds should be brought to justice and
d ealt with as the law directs.
Now, therefore, /, SAMUEL DOUGLAS
McENERY, Governor of the State OF Lou
isiana, have thought proper to issue this,
my proclamation, offering reward OF
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the
arrest and conviction of said BRECKEN-
RIDGE STAIRS.
This proclamation to be ID 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
| ewes 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
nrofanity, wears almost continually q
smile.
| Given under my signature and the seal
| of the State of Louisiana, at the city Of
Baton Rouge, this 14th day. OF April, A.
d. 1884. s. d. McENERf.
| BY the Governor:
WILL A. STRoNG,
Secretary of State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
Terms of District Court.


The terms of the district court il,
the parishes composing the 18th jn-
dicial district are as follows:
RAPIDEs.
Jury Terms First Monday OF
April; third Monday of October.
Ordinary Terms First Monday OF
January; third Monday of June.
GRANT.
Jury Terms = First Tuesday OF
May; third Tuesday of Move mber.
Ordinary Terms Fourth Tuesday
of January; first Tuesday of Sep
TENDER.
AyoYELLES.
Jury Ierms-Fourth Monday OF
March; first Monday of December
Ordinary 7erms- First Monday ol
March; fourth Monday OF September
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

The cry of the people is for more
bridges. Let our police jurors start
upon their official career by paying
heed to this demand.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

DIR. Goode has moved his stock OF
drugs and medicines into the build
ing formerly occupied by c. H.
Compton As saloon. and the place
has now quite a drug store appear
ance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

One hundred aud eight years ago
our forefathers invented the day for
the benefit of aspiring orators.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
NOTICE.

The Assessment list Of Grant parish will
be exposed in the Assessors office in Col
fax, La, for thirty days. beginning next
after the ten days notice required by law,
for the purpose of inspection and correc-
ton as the law directs This 10th day OF
JUDE, 1884. A. V. Raglan,
Assessor Parish OF Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
NOTICE.
In the matter of the Succession of VIM.
Brown, deceased.--No. 40.
Twelfth District Court, Parish OF Grant
Louisiana.

Whereas, Mrs. Manerya Brown has made
application to this cnurt to be appointed
administrator Of the succession of Will
liam Brown deceased, notice is hereby
given to all whom it doth or may concer1
to show cause within ten days from thepub-
LEGATION hereof, why the same should not be
granted.
Witness the Honorables W. +. Blackmar
and Thos. Overton, judges of said court
this 18th day of June 1884.
S. B. SHAC KELFORD.
Clerk Dist. Court, Parish Of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

We learn that Mr. Gillie w. Had
not, who has been in New Orleans
for some time under medical treat
ment, has returned home greatly i'm
proved in health and spirits.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

Miss Lou Bailey has returned from
the city, her sister. Mrs. Smith, hav-
ing so far regained her health as to
permit her being left alone.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

As yet we. have heard no boasts
about ripe water melons. Recollect
that "the proof of the pudding is in
the eating"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

The Lacroix hotel has been treat
ed to a coat of paint. Too hot to
put on any kind of coat, Sam.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
LOCAL ID OF S
NOTICE.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE for the Alexan-
dria district will convene at Colfax, Au-
gust q, 1884. n. ). CORNELL, I. Il.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that at the pres
ent session of the Louisiana General A.
sembly, bill viii he introduced for the
relief of Charles H. Teal AS sheriff of
Grant parish
COLLAR, June 4, 1854
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
'Rab for the Fourth of July !!

1.-The day we celebrate
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
NOTICE.
Succession of David Collins decd-No 81
Probate Docket.

Notice is hereby given that C j. Hutch
inson, executor of the will Of David Col
Inns. deceased has this day fled in my of
fee tableau of debts, and distribution Of
said suecession, and prayed the honiolcga-
ton thereof. Unless same be opposed
within ten days from the publication
hereof. same will he bomologat ed and SAID
executor ordered to pay said debts as
therein set out, this I'd day of July, A. ID.
1884
S B. SHACKEL FORD.
Clerk Dist. Court, Parish of Cart.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

4 ODl7c Send six cents for postage, and
~ fnILc. receive free "a costly box of goods
which will help all. of either sex, to more mon
ey right away than anything else IN tins world:
Fortunes await the workers absolutely sure AT
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05

I Just room in tins space to remark
we need what you owe rs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-07-05
/: UCCESsIoN SALE.

In the matter of the Succession of Thomas
johnson, dec'd-No 20, Probate Docket
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
Educational Leg iaiaGi0n.

The Committee on Educational Leg
islation, appointed at the State Teach
ers' Institute, held at Reno during the
Christmas holidays. met Saturday last
at Carson. There were present Supt.
Young, F. B. Gray, of Storey county;
Supt. D. Allen, of Washoe county, and
the following teachers, viz: J. E. Bray,
of Dayton; II. H. Howe, Of Carson; G.
F. Foster, of Reno. A memorial was
receive from the teachers of Reno ask
ing for a change in the matter of certih-
Gates substantially as follows:
Ist. An issue of State certificates to
persons found worthy after careful ex-
animation, said certificates to be valid
for life.
I'D. A county first grade certificate to
be graded after due and searching ex-
animation by the Board of Examiners
in each county to successful candidates,
valid for four years, ach certificate to
be valid, for the time for which it is is
sued, in any county in the State.
Sd. A county certificate Of second
grade, only valid in the county in which
it is issued.
A Sub. Committee consisting of Pro-
fessors Howe, Gray and Foster with
Supt, Allen was appointed to draft
new school law and present the same
for consideration to the State Education
al Legislative Committee next October.
After long discussion of the various
weak points of the present law, in their
serious as we'll as their mirthful aspect,
the Committee adjourned until Oct. 4th
next, when it is hoped worthy school
law will be drafted and plans arrived at
as to the best mode of bringing the law
before the notice of the Legislature
and the best way too of creating such
popular desire for its passage that it
will not be best for the Legislature to
ignore it.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
MaterialiZed.

ScENE-A room, dimly lighted, in
a private house.
CHARAcrERs-Half a dozen ladies
and gentlemen and six-year.old boy.
The object Of the gathering is to in
vestigate the phenomenon Of spiritual
ism. The doors and windows are
tightly closed to insure security and
immunity from interruption. All pres.
ent are deeply in earnest, solemn and
impressive prayer was offered, subdued
and soothing music rentered, and at last
perfect silence falls upon the little group
arranged about the table. Faint and
dim the light has grown, and to the
lively Imagination disembodied spirits
are seen gliding hither and thither amid
the gloom. The awful moment has now
arrived, when the living are expecting
messages from those who have crossed
the dark river, and are awaiting US in
the great beyond. Darkness and silence
reign, but out OF the darkness and 81
lence comes voice, impressive, con-
vincing, solemn: SPY the Gods! must
have air."
The small boy who had been doing
on the lounge had materialized.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
Horse Thieves.

Last Saturday night two horses were
stolen from the Sutro Tunnel Company.
The news did not reach here until Mon
day, when Sheriff Randall, Martin
Cooney, OF Sutro, and Andy Nelson,
started after the thieves. Having two
days start it was impossible for the pur-
suing party to overtake the men, as they
were unable to get fresh horses at any
Of the stations that they came to. The
thieves were followed as far as Cold
Spring Station about fifty miles this side
OF Austin. Mr.. c. c. Thomas, of Sutro
received dispatch on Wednesday from
Lovelocks asking il one OF the horses
was branded S. 7. and he answered
Immediately that it was. This being
the case in all probability the thieves
have been caught. Mr.. Cooney came
in yesterday morning, and Sheriff Ran
dali and Andy Nelson returned yes.
terday afternoon.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
SutrO Tunnel.

Following is the report OF pro-
gress and details OF work in the
Sutro Tunnel from April 9TH to
April 22d
Main Tunnel Since last report
work of retlmbering between points
1900 and 1900, also repairs TO
track IRON $500 to i6,4OO. Finish
ed mbeiiDg between 1890 and
$4,000, the same beginning 20 ieet,
2 inches west of 300 aud extend.
ing in the same direction a distance
Of SO feet. West OF $4,000 placed
457 new covers on drain boxes.
South Lateral Repaired track for
q distance Of 100 feet and between
1900 and 400 put in three new sets
of timbers and eased and tagged 4
sets of old timbers.
Flow of water from tunnel equal
to 9,6s3,sO0 gallons per "a hours.
The following temperatures were
observed:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
Card.

We desire to hereby tender our CRATE
full thanks to Mesdames Roberts and
Williams, and Messrs Williams, Row.
land, Crowley and Mullens, of Sutro;
Miss Champlain and Mrs. Layton, OF
Virginia; Miss Edith Cowan, Of Gold
Hill;W. c. Dovey, Silver; J. P. Meder,
of Caudelaria; Mrs. NJ. L. Johnson,
Miss May Lothrop, Miss Minnie Leslie,
Miss lisa Likens, Miss Hattie Dodge,
Messrs Campbell and Harris, of Dayton;
for their very efficient and generous aid
at the entertainment last Wednesday
evening. Also Miss Nellie Jaqua for
the use of her piano, which she kindly
donated for the occasion.
]. D. SIMS,
G.. w. KEITH,
w. NJ. CoBB,
Committee.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26

The Rev. Mr.. Rodgers, a Mormon
missionary, fresh from Australian fields,
preached a sermon in the Courthouse
last Tuesday evening. He is one of the
few Mormons who do not believe in
polygamy, but who do believe that Joe
Smith is one of Gods prophets. and
that his theory is the one to be followed
to be saved. 1t is feared the Rev. gen.
tleman did not succeed in making many
converts in this place.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26

The little lady displayed a wonderful
amount Of talent for a child Of her
years, and at the close was uproarious-
ly applauded.
Mrs. M. L. Johnson then sang in her
own sweet and almost inimitable style
the solo, "Waiting."
Mr.. w. A. Harris gave fine rendi-
ton of the dagger scene in Macbeth
and "Tell on His native Hills" Mr..
Harris has remarkable dramatic powers
and an Evolutionary talent that he ought
to turn to pecuniary advantage.
Following came Messrs. Williams,
Rowland and Cobb in the trio 80! Rest
less Sea-" which was excellently sung.
The next and closing piece was doub-
lie quartette entitled "Good Night" sung
by the ladies and gentlemen who com
posed the opening quartctte.
The house rang with melody, and as
the strains died away our people began
to realize that the A. o. U. w. had
given then, probably the rarest treat
ever presented in Dayton. If Orpheus
and the Muses. heard it their figures be-
came more radient and they must have
written on the great musical scroll oil
eternity, "Good."
At the close of the programme the
SutIo String Band furnished music for
a social dance which lasted until about
half past one o'clock. The music was
excellent and we think will compare
favorably with that made by an other
amateur band in the State.
An elegant supper was prepared by
Mesdames Fox and Dallas Of the Occi.
dental Hotel, to which all who partook
did ample justice.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
Esmeralda County Items.

The following items of interest are
taken from the Walker Lake Bulletin
OF last Wednesday:
1t is reported that full force Of mer
will be put in the Holmes mine at Can
delara on or about May first.
Another rich strike is reported on
Buena Vista Mountain, in Ceno Gordc
district. The ledge is said TO be foul
feet wide and assays over $500.
Billy Alperson, from the Welcome
mine, on Mount Grant, formerly known
as the Hank Blanchard mine, report:
the snow thirty feet deep in some places
in his neighborhood.
]. T. Bradley has taken party witt
a good outfit to the mountains east o
the lake. There is an undiscovered
ledge in that range, float from which
has often been found. The assays are
high enough to excite the most expert
enced prospector, and Tom. is excited
enough to be determined to find some
thing. He is fixed for packing water
and can stay until the hills blow away
The owners of the Silverado mine, il
Sweetwater, held a meeting last Tues
day night and resolved to incorporate
under the name of the Silverado Colo
and Silver Mining Company. The fol
lowing named officers were elected: T
I. Hill, President; II. E. Wright, Vice
President; C. H. Kelly, Treasurer; J
F. Mormon, Secretary; Thomas Down
ing, Superintendent.
The Mount Cory mill is now working
about fifty tons of ore a day and regu
lar weekly shipments OF bullion are
being made. 1t is reported that anoth
err rich strike has been made in the
lower levels of the mine. Earl & Co:
teams are now hauling about IS tons o
ore per day to the mill. There is q
surplus of 500 tons in the ore-house.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
Hotel Arrivals.

The following are the names register
ed at the Union Hotel for the past week.
J.. A. Lutte, St. Helena; S. s. Buck
land, Fl. Churchill; Geo. w. Wilson,
Mason Valley; Geo. F. Hill, Virginia;
A. II. Symons, Dayton; Thomas Hill,
Como; VIM. Owens, Sutro; A. w. Pray,
Glenbrook; II. Babcock, San Fran
cisco; J. S. Hardwick, Delaware Dis
trict; c. c. Busby, Pizen Switch; Jas. b.
Magher, Virginia; Jerah Smith, Mason
Valley; James Mills. Mason Valley.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
Fires.

A FIRE in Carson on Thurday morning
destroyed the store occupied by Mr..
Gilligan, the boot and shoe man, and
Mr.. Lenhart, the druggist, and badly
damaged the book Store of Mr.. Fox.
Last week a FIRE totally destroyed the
town OF Wadsworth, on the c. P. Ii
would be good idea for our fire cam.
pany to take the engine out occasionally
and get a little practice, also to see
that it is kept in working order, as a
fire may break out in our town at any
time
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-04-26
Hob Printing.

The TIMES Office Is now we'll equip
ped to do all kinds Of job work,
such as legal blanks, bill heads, let
ter heads, envelopes, programmes,
dodgers, business cards, ETC., etc.
When you are in need of anything
in this line give us a call instead OF
sending your work away from home.
All work will be done in a tlrst.class
manner and ut prices that cannot be
underbid.