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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
Public Warning.

Notice is hereby given to the public not
20 purchase or trade for the following Five
Mortgage Notes. held by enc Peter Kramer,
the same having been obtained through
fraud or without proper authorization, viz
Trio Notes--One for $500, due january I,
1885, and one for 5000, due January 1, 1886,
both drawing 4 per cent interest from due
until paid, drawn ny X. C Hargis in favor
of said Peter Kramer.
Three Aofes--For the sum of Two Hun
dred Dollars each, due respectively Jan 1,
1855, Jan. j. 1886, aud Jan. l. 1897, all
drawing per cent interest from date until
paid, and drawn by b. s. O'Quin in favor
of said Peter Kramer.
Warning is given that payment of the
above notes has been stopped. and parties
trading for same do SO ut their own risk.
K. C. HARGIS.
ID. s. O'QUIN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
4 Little Billes-Do,sx.

At the last general election, held April
Y, 1854, H. q. Goodwin, editor Of the
Colfax CHRONICLE, was the Democratic
nominee for the Legislature, and w. p.
Guynes was the Republican nominee for
the same position In Grant parish. l.. +.
Blackman was the Democratic nominee
for District Judge of the 18th Judicial
District Guynes was returned elected
by the returning officer of Grant parish,
and Goodwin filed notice of contest on
him. Guynes was notified of such con-
test just before leaving for Baton Rouge
to attend the Legislature, and addressed
the following note to friend residing in
Grant parish:
The above is a. true copy of paper handed
me by w. ]. Moseley, on the sth inst. / don't
know what TO do but go below; do as you think
best. The letter left with Myres Roeenthel,
have. TELL BLAczNAN DID ALL COULD FOR
HIN, KEPT GOOD FAITH AND HE MUST GET SOME
rRUsTy ONE TO SEE ME OUT IN THIS MATTER"
Yours truly, w. r. GUYNEs.
The paper handed Guynes, spoken OF
IN above note, was true copy of the no
tice of contest filed ON him. What does
Mr.. Guynes mean by saying that he has
"kept good faith" with Democratic
nominee, and the "best Democrat in the
parish?" We can't for the life of us see
why Blackman should SEE HIM OUT IN
THE MATTER. 1t strikes us forcibly that
Blackman should have seen Mr.. Goodwin
out In the matter, especially as Mr.. g.
land the Colfax CHRoNICLE) had done all
he could to secure Biackman's nomina-
ton and election. There is one thing in
which we will have to praise Mr.. Black
man very much, and that is, that he kept
such perfect faith with Mr.. Guynes, who
was securely seated as the Representative
in the Legislature from Grant parish.
We herewith extract another sentence
from Guynes' letter to his friend:
II am now in Pineville waiting for a boat, or
will take train at p. m. l shall go down and
see what / must do. Do what you can; GET
W.P. GUYNEs.
Why did Guynes, bowling Repubh.
can, want to "get word to Blackman," q
Democrat? Perhaps our friend Good
wyn, of the CHRONICLE, can tell more
about it than we can.
| Guynes was nominated by Republic
can convention, consisting OF negroes
| with the exception of few white men,
| There is nothing Independent" about
Guynes; he is an out and out "black Re
publican. "-Alexandria Town Talk.
Goodwin is like the little boy thai
the calf ran over-in blissful igno-
rance of the compact of which he il
supposed to be the victim and hat
nothing to say. He will patientl,
await further developments.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
PROHIBITIOM!
An Ordinance adopted by the Police
Jury of Grant Parish at their July
meeting, 1884, regulating the
sale Of Alcoholic aud
Malt Liquors.

Be 1t ordained by the police jury of the
parish Of Grant, That an election be
held in wards One, Five, Six and Seven
of Grant parish, to take the sense of
voters of said wards upon the proprie-
ty of Licensing the sale of alcoholic
liquors therein.
Be it further ordained, That said
election shall be held on Saturday, the
Odd day Ut August, A.. ID. 1894, at the
various polling places established by
law in said wards, free of cost to the
parish.
BE 1t further ordained, That the pres
ident of the police jury shall he re-
turning officer of said election, and he
is hereby authorized and instructed tn
tabulate the vote of said election, and
make PRONUNCIATION of the same through
the columns of the COlfax CHRONICLE,
and lie shall be allowed unit! six p. M,
on Wednesday, the 9th day of August
to complete said tabulation.
BE IL further ordained, That the
members of the police jury of said
wards shall be the bailifis for their
said wards; and in such wards as have
more than one polling place the police
Juror shall appoint deputy or depu-
ties, and said bailifis and their depu-
ties are authorized to appoint and
| swear in three commissioners Of elee-
4 ton pr0rided, that should any Of said
bailiffs or their deputies, or any of the
commissioners OF election, refuse to
serve or fail to act, the voters of any
polling place shall have, the right to
select a bailiif, or commissioners of
election, as the case may he.
BE it further ordained, That persons
in favor of License shall have written
or printed on their tickets sFor Lii
cense, and persons opposed shall have
printed or written upon their tickets
against License" No person shall
be allowed to vote more than once mt
said election, and the commissioners
of election shall allow all persons to
vote who are legally qualified or en-
titled to be registered voters of their
said wards or voting places, whether
really registered or not. Said commits
sioners shall hold and Conduct said
election, count the votes and make
sworn returns thereof to the president
of the police jury, and they shall have
authority TO improvise box, if none
be furnished them. They shall hold
and close said election in the manner
and form required by law for general
elections, and said bailiffs and com
missioners shall be clothed with all the
powers and authority to keep oldei
and conduct said election as the bailiiis
and commissioners Of general elections
for the State have.
4 Bet further ordained, That the put!
LEGATION of this ordinance in the Coliax
CHRONICLE for thirty days shall be
sufficient notice of said election.
/ BE 1t further ordained, That in any
ward or wards giving majority
Against License there shall be no Ii
cense issued to any persons to sell any
kind of alcoholic or malt liquors there
in after the thirty first day of Decem
Der, 1884. A.. l.. GROW,
President Police Jury.
JNO. A. HARGIs, Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

Advocates of prohibition need to
have no fears of "Prickly Ash Bit
ters" as it is a medicine. and BY rea-
son of its cathartic properties cannot
be used as beverage. 1t is manu-
featured from the purest materials
and acts directly on the liver, kidneys
stomach and bowels. Az blos d
purifier it has no equal. 1t is pleas
ant totbe taste, and effective in action
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

We publish. communication this
week in the whisky interest, not be-
cause we favor the writer's views, but
IN order that tho public may have the
opportunity Of seeing bow little can
be said in favor of the traffic. The
position taken by Mr. Msgee Is not
only worn and threadbare, but utter
y fallaciops, unjust and untenable
We shall not waste the time and
space to reply to propositions thar TO
any fair minded and intelligent man
will fall Of their own weight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

Sec. I. Be IL Ordained by the Torn Council
Of the Town Of Collar, That the Sheriff OF
the parish OF Grant OF his tailor, or nny
person having CONTROL VI tie perish Jail
or tie prisoners therein, from aud ait.
the promuIgation OF this ordinance, hail
not be permitted to deposit or empty The
excremeut vessels used in said Jail any
where in or upon the Court HOUSE Squaie
in the town of Colfax. nor upon D. ia an !
street within the corporate limits of said
town. and any -ierson violating this section
of this ordinance, on dae proof beioie the
Mayor, shall be fued five dollars. or i'm
prisoned FIVE days in the town loo up, or
both at the discretion of the Mayor, f,.r
each and every offehse, with costs to be
attached in each case.
Sec. 2. BE it farther ordained. That from
and after the PRONUNCIATION of this ordi-
nance no privy or water closet shall he
built within Thirty feet of any street Tor
the inside edge If the eight feet designated
for side walks) within the incvi puiaIe iim-
its Of the town Of Colfax Any person
violating this section of this ordinance
shall be liable to have 81 4 building tor.
down or removed by the Marshall, and
upon dine proof before tho Mayor shall be
fined ten dollars aud costs in each and
every 0tfense, or imprisoned ten days in
the lookup, or both at the discretion Of
the Mayor.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained. That all
persons owning property within the town
OF Colf;lx and having privy or water
closet ii arer than thirty feet Of AIRY streci
Tor the inside edge Of the eight feet des e.
nate for side walk shall be and arc here
by required to move tue same within thirty
days nom the PRONUNCIATION of this ordi-
nance. and any person owning property
within the town of Colfax, upon which is
situated a privy or water closet nearer
than thirty feet of any street or vide walk
and nrglecting or refusing TO remove the
same within thirty days fir m the promul-
CATION Of this act shall. upon due proof
before the Mayor, be fined not less than
ten dollars, or imprisoned in the town
lookup for not less than ten day., or bot b
at discretion of the Mayor In each aud
every case costs shall lie attached aud the
Marshall shall tear down or remove the
said building at The expense OF the owner.
Soc Be Il further ordained, That the
puhlicatioa Of this oIdina..ce in the Colfsx
CHRONICLE ior Thirty days shall be con-
sidered due nosies 70 all parties concerned.
Adopted July Is. lcS4
w. L.. RICHARDSON.
Mayor and acting Secretary.
Approved JnIy Ia lSB4.
w. l. RICHARDSON, Mayor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
NOTICE.
In the matter Of the Succession of Aaron
Hodnett. deceased Sc.
Twelfth District Court. Parish of Grant,
Louisiana.

Whereas Joshua Kemp, Sr, admiuistra.
tor of the Succession Of Aaron Hodnett
deceased, has this day filed his final ne
count in said successiun. and asks ~ t The
same be homologated, and that he be A,
thorized to pay the debts. etc., ~ approved
By the court. and that he be dissharced
and his bond as administrator De Cancelled
rs the law directs, toe is here,,v yiyen
to all whom it doth or may coucsrn. ia
show cause, within ten dave from the ate
hereof, why SAME should MT be granted.
Witness the Ronorables W. +. Hickman
and Ihos. 0verton, judges Of said cor,rt.
this 29th day Ut July. 1ea4. s.
5. b. SHACKELFoRD.
Clerk Dist. Court. Parish o{ Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
NOTICE.

BY virtue of the authority vested IL. me
by the Police Jury II the pa ish If Isant,
i viii receive bids 10, the next thirty days
Tor the b,iltling 'brids. across Bayvu
narro on the lower Coifax ani Pinevnle
res.,i; also for tie BUILDING Of u bridge
across Saddle Bayou, on WINFIELD and
Pmesllie road us0 ior tie removal o; the
parish jail fIom its present site to the
southeast corner Of the court louise square.
Specifications OF tie b.idge to be tu.lt
across bayou Darn Said bridge must be
one hundred aud fifty frei long. or 30 much
thereof rs Is necessary IT, leach to the top
Of the natural hanks On each size ut the
bayou, i@el. Q feet wide, aud high en1ngh
to lie level with the Natural banks. To be
built out # cypress or pine hearts TIE
beEciles to be Ii feet apart, aud t. be built
GU. of tiinbers not less than Sxl0 inc.les.
Tie sleepers to lie nut less than 6xl0
inches, flooring 2x6 inches, to bs uaais g.
ed ny scantiing 3x4 and w-li trseea, aud
to be built III wo, kulaIlliAe manner.
specifications OF the bridge 10 DO built
across Saddle Bayou Saul bridge to he
ifty feet long, Twelve feet wide, and the
bvi4ches to be sixteen feet al art, the Sleep
ers to be not iess than 4xi2 inches Is fec:
long, and ] sleep~rs to the bench Cap
sills to be lOxIC inches IA 1eet lvrg. posts
to be iUxl0 iiches~s and long enoush'to
give three fe.'t use in tue center; h,osing
10 he ltx6 inches IL irct long, ba.istcrcd
with 3x4 scant ing and we'll brscesl. the
timbers to be All hewed or sawed out If
heart pine
Contracts for the above work will be let
ont on Monday, August y. iooi. The
right to reject any ANU al bids is esvrstd.
Contract rs will be required tn give good
aud sufficient bond for the faithIdl per-
fsrinance Of their work
A. L. GROW,
Pm sident Po.ics suIy.
COLFAx. La, JULY Is. 1854.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

Is it not about time that the Col
fax authorities were fiAing some re-
sort for the convenience of the pnblici
They have an ordinance against COM
nittiDg nuisance on the street, but
it is certainly. unjust to enforce il
upon strangers when they have no
provision for privacy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

Our fellow-citizen. Mr. H. Nc
Knight, has just returned from an
extensive tour through the Northern
and Eastern States, and into New
Brunswick. He has promised to
give Us resume of his trip, which
will appear in our next issue, and
viii doubtless prove interesting to
all our readers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
Democratic Mass Meeting.

The Democrats Of Grant parish are re
quested To assemble at tine court house in
Coiiax, at IL M. on Saturday. August l6.
1874, for the purpose of electing Delegates
TO tie Attn Cong; essional Convention,
which meets in Shreveport on the 2Sth Of
this month. Ky the appottionment of the
district committee Grant IL entitled to
thrse Delegates. Let us have a full turn
ont, and Il free discussion Of men and
measures II. g. GOODWIN,
Chairman Dem Tx. Committee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

The steady buzz of saw and thwack
OF hammer. on both sides of the
CHRoNIoLE Office bear evidence of the
work that is going ahead on the
houses of Mr.. j. H. AcNeely and
DR.. NJ. A. Dunn, the first being got
ready for framing, and the second
having the roofing nearly completed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

A little hop was held in the court
house Thursday nigh, under the aus
pieces of the Colfax Social Club, at
which about three dozen persons en-
ioyed themselves hugely. The club
will hold meeting tonight (Satnr-
day. for the purpose of arranging
for grand ball in September.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

KILLED BY TREE MIR Richard
Killingsworth, living near the line of
Grant aud VIM parishes. was in
stantly killed on Friday. August lst,
by trse falling on him, which broke
his skull. msngled his body and broke
one leg in three places.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

Mr.. J. g. Wickliffe has begun to
make preparations to build resi-
dence on his place one mile below
Colfax. He expects to have it com
pleted some time in September.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

The ladies of Colfax have been
most kind and liberal to the editors
wife during an illness of several days,
aud Mrs. q. desires that thanks be
returned them for the many dainties
and relishes furnished. which have
been highly appreciated.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

Rev. r. A. Davis failed to I'll his
appointment to preach at Colfax last
Sunday. He writes to say that the
appearance OF little girl stranger at
his house on the morning of August
lst was che cause of his failure to
come.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

The drouth of the past three
weeks is beginning to tell on the
cotton. which is beginning to wilt
badly in the middle of the day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

SCHOOL NOTICE II have received
the commissions of the members of
the new school board. who will please
come forward. qualify and receive
same. w. G.. DEAL,
Secretary School Board.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
gg!!g4!ss!asilI iii 81 sic Otto
n xsiS {; ~ LIZA En ; g: .a a.,

Abont two hundred men are III :
debted 20 the CHEonicLE from 81 to
SO each. Their snrdipess in psyipg
~ an imposition On good nature.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
A PRIZE

n DQI7c Send six cents for postage, and
n ! uul y. receive free costly box of goods
W HIGH will help all, of either sex, to more mon
ey right away than anything else in this world.
Fortunes await the workers absolutely sure. At
once address TRUE d Co., Augusta, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

Mr.. Geo. Deem. of ward two, near
Bagdad, died last Tuesday, with a
congestive chill
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09

Boats stick on sandbars" trans
lated means two card freight rates.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
GAL DO rs !.
NOTICE.

District Conference for the Alexandria.
district will convene at Colfax August
81, 1884. N. s. CORNELL, PIE.
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See notice of mass meeting
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-09
The. T.nss Democrat Almanac,
9 OR YEAR BOOK,

WIN he sens sre~. rhs T.-p. ALHANA Z hss
dfssrtrs'v assA ned vide popuIsr1sy II pre.
-enssin a'scndshre6 shape large amount Of
iss'rssas'"n. 1cs~ts s~csi"nal and ssn~snl which
ss'r af'Nsss reenisr rsqnsss BY the rsndrns. the
asniiic,An. The business man. and br ailirseIli.
CERT ci:sz~na- 1bt y<srsis~we b~~sde. IN nm
usual quantity 81 nuely snErsved snd srpre-
pf'mehiussvston- wti,sosssin . lars~ dsabls-
pss" sarsnteiy a~ssrpea and sstssssesllv en-.
fFsssa nsrtr-syef view. 81 the butldtpea.
sr0nus's and oeastnn nj The wnrjd.s tndustyf.i
and rotseH t~nssuniai Expossfisas
aemissanee~ can BE- psds with bus Essis In
.eroverisncs o. trouble from any po- som~~. ~
resfai sotn- wensy "rsser Or r~gsssersd lets<s.
ys~ III Purpcss~ ad.ir~~s
THE T1MEs-DFDfOCRAT.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-05

Inst. Louis, No., a Canadian, Louis P,
Altman, residingin room No. 3o5 Spruce
street, was the happicst man last night,
To 4 reporter he said, 81 was ont OF work
and money, | borrowed 81 90 from the bar.
keeper at DeVota's saloon, on Fourth
street, and bonshta fifth OF a ticket No.
10,iGS, in the September 9th drawing Of
the Louisiana State Lottery. My family
ran out OF food, and l offered the ticket ior
fifteen cents-no one would !buy-when !
received the drawing list, and found l had
drawn $4,000, my wife and brothers who
had scolded me, Immediately recognized
my ability, and congratulated me heartily.
| once sold ticket in this same!ottery,
after paying 81 90 iorit six years, for S, 90,
audit drew 1000 the next ."-S. Louis
No. Republican,. September IS. 81 pAw J!
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-05

Once more the electors OF TINS ltcpuDllc
have met 10 select the man who is 10 rule
over this great people ioriour ycars. Twas
not only the selection Of man but the
choice OF policy.
There were side issues and divcrlng
movements, but 10 all intents tho issue
was between the two great parties which,
have met so often before. In the iigura.
tive speech which insists that political
contest is II eight" two great armies have
met III tho awful shock Of battle-not less
than thirteen millions Of men, such a
force rs 1t would strain the civilized world
to put under arms. p
Unhappily election disturbances come
to mar tho beauty and dignity OF spec.
tacle which MI tho world beside
cannot match; but in spite Of the
rowiyism OF thoughtless or DIES
perate men, American frcemen pas
through the shock OF opinion, decide
their policy and elect tho man who en-
bodies their views, and pursue the ever
tenor OF their way.
What is the "divnc right OF kings n
compared with the Sabine act whicl
annoin.s n ruler. with tho sovereignty Q
ility-six millions Of people? King
arc crowned by subjects. So,
ercigns place the sccptrc OF powe
in the hands OF our Chief Magistrate. II
place Of the accident Of biItl, is the choc
OF people, the choice falling on that citi
zen who, by his virtue, learning and pub
lie services, is supposed 10 be the bes
fitted Tor the high place.
And though The President elect has beer
earnestly and bitterly opposed, all goo
citizens submit with grace and support tn
Government because it is their Govern
mcnt. The contest through whicl
the country las passed has been conduct
cd with spirit aud discrimination. Viii
equal spirit the ireemcn OF this Republi
will acquicsce i'll tho result.
Those who are disappointed will wal
until another presidential contest comes
In such controversy both sides canno
prevail. The defeated side cannot be OK
pected to hurrah. Their time may com
next. a. t.-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-05
7NRUSTEE'S SALE
VALUABLE MAIN STREET PROPERTY,

X, By virtue Of Deed Of T4u.. made by Matthias
Jes:sS and VILE 10 me Is trustee dated August :,
ls1s and recorded among The land records Of Chic
county e Vest Virginia, In Trust Book No. ii, page
~, VIII oles 70: sale at public auction, 10 tic
highest and best bidder at the front door Of he
Couit House OF Ohio county, West Virginia. on
SATURDAY, THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1851,
commencing 10 o'clock A. ~, the following do.
scnbed property, that IS to sny: "a certain r!cre
o. parcel Of land toGether with the improvements
tnerc9n, situated on Main street, IN the CITY OF
Wheeling, md beginning for the sa,nen roh, on
NE east side OF said street, sixty.two fect four
inches (G2 It. in.l south Of the south corner al
Mafset alley and cast Of Main street: thence south
VIVA nc east side OF Man stree, eighteen iri lis
H.; thence east III s,.nisl. line parallel With Ike
Mne Oh AafHet alley ior.ytwo feet az I'll; thence
Gisl; thence east parallel with the line OF Market
property; thence north along the line OF sald lasi
named alley twenty four feet l2i ny; thence In
'tmisht line to the place Of beginning" "
TERMS OF sALE-0ne third az The plirchn.c nancy
~ eash, OF as inneh mort as the purchaser may de-
Interest from date OF sale Possession can bc vyrn
Immediately. ltci 50, Ii ASSiDAT EOInt.S '''
q O. d