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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23

vIcKsBURG, Miss, April 22-The total loss on
buildings, stock and fixtures, by last nights fire.
is estimated at 100000; insurance, 1925, 1000
w. p. Mulchy, secretary of the hook and ladder
company, and Peter Bartoni, aged fourteen
years. are missing. Ten colored men are also
missing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
Polygamous Mormons Arrested.

SALT LAKE City. April 22.-S. III. Smith,
nephew of Joseph Smith, the so-caled Mormon
prophet, was arrested here to-day for unlawful
cohabitation. e. d. Davis was taken in on the
same charges also Bishop Stewart, in Malad, /. T.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
A PHYSICIANS Fatal Mistake,

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
AURORA, April 22.-Miss Mary Collins, daugh-
ter of John Collins died last night from an over
dose of ergot-given her by her physician by
mistake The young lady was about twenty
years of age, and highly respected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
Boy Killed by a Train.
to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND. April 22-The ne-yearold
son of P. Hans, while returning from school,
this afternoon, attempted to jump on a freight
train. He wa sthrown upon the track and his
head. shoulders and body mashed to q Jelly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23

quarters. The next meeting will be held al
Columbus, O. j. N. Vance was elected prasi
dent George Wise, secretary; General Fitzhugh,
first vice. president; w. w. Wallace second vices
president
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
western Nail Association.

WHEELING, W. Va, April GA meeting of
the Western Nail Association convened at IL
o'clock. Mr.. Heating. of Pittshurg, was elected
president Wheeling was made executive head
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
Vitality Of Great Men

is notal ways innate or born with them, but
many instances are known where it has been
acquired by the persistent and iudicious use of
DIR. Harters Iron Tonic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
Distiilery Burned.

LOUISVILLE. KY, April 22-The Crysta
Spring Distillery, of this city, burned this even
ing. Loss, 500, COO; insurance, $4,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23

ALBANY, April 22-One wing of John Wal
ters's oil cloth factory, was burned to-day Loss,
$4,000; fully insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
An Unknown.
Texas Siftings.

Texas Strings.
The man who thinks the boy who lives next
door to him is good boy has not been found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
The Fire in the Singer building at st. Louis

ST. LOUIS, April 22-The loss by last nights
fire has not yet been ascertained. and no esti-
mate even has been made. 1t may be stated,
however, that the damage to the building by fire
is confined to the mansard roof. The losses Of
the occupants are small. the aggregate probably
not amounting to more than $40, 900. The total
loss will scarcely exceed $4,000. An agent of
the Singer Sewing Machine Company will arrive
to morrow, when definite information will be
obtained.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
Ex-secretary Frelinghuysen.

NEWARK. N. j., April 22.--There had been
no material change in Mr. Frelinghuysens con
dition up to o late hour to-Eight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23
As . Oure for Sore Throat and Coughs,

Browns Bronchial Troches' have been thor
cughly tested and maintain their good reputar
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-23

body of his victim in q hay stack. and fired the
hay At his trial he pleaded guilty, but escaped
hanging.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16
Notice.

7 will be at the following named places for
L the purpose of assessing all Of the real and
personal property in the parish of Boseier
subject to taxation. The owners thereof are
requested to meet me and give me list OF
same. Parties failing to do so viii be assessed
according to law.
Midway, Monday, March 30th.
Rocky Mount, Thursday, April I'd.
Ansel, Monday, April 9Th.
Red Land, Thursday, April 9th.
Collinsburg Monday, April 18th.
Diekson's Z Roads, Thursday, April IS.
Benton, Monday, April %.
Shady Grove, Thursday, April %.
j. B. Lays Store, Ward 2, Monday, April 81.
Fosters Store, Thursday, April 80.
j. T. Lays, Red Chute, Saturday, Maya.
Bossier City, Monday, Maya.
Stacey's Store, Thursday, MaY7.
Dotch's Store, Monday, May IL
Atkins Store, Thursday, May IA.
Haughton, Monday, May H.
Bellevue, Thursday, Nay 2lst-
At Bellevue from june LIST to Goth. for the
purpose of inspection of roll and correcting
same. B. R. NASH,
ap Isl Assessor, Parish Of Bossier, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16
Married:

On the 9th instant, at the residence of Col.
w. G.. Burt, by Rev. Mr.. Marshall, Mr.. G..
BRUCE TERRY to Miss MAMIE z. WHITE.
From the cradle to the portals Of the celes-
tial city there is not day fraught with
more JOY and giauness than that on which
beauty and gallantry meet at the altar and
exchange their vows. 1t is the great white
day-the day of benisons and benedictions-
the day when all the dreams OF love are realiz-
ed; the day when all the illusions that people
the Imagination with benignant FAIRIES pass by
in the golden chariot of love and life and light
"There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower
Till Hymen brought his love-delghted hour.
The world was sad-the garden was wild
And man, the hermit, sighed till woman smil
ed"
The Banner invokes blessings to be and
abide with these two whho have taken upon
themselves the responsibilities Of welded life
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

DIV virtue of an order received from the
ID State Auditor, will sell at public auction,
to the highest bidder, between the hours for
Sheriff e sales, on Wednesday the 10Th day of
April, 1885, before the Court house door, in the
town of Bellevue, Bossier parish, La, all Of
section l6, Except west half of southwest quar-
teri of township %, range -, Northwest
Louisiana, containing five hundred and sixty
acres, 1850 acres) more or less. Will be sold in
quantities not less than forty nor more than
100 acres.
Terms of Sale-One tenth part of the pur-
chase price is to be paid in cash; the balance
in nine equal annual installments, interest to
be paid on the whole amount due annually, at
8per cent per annum from day of sale. For
credit portion of price, the purchaser is to give
his notes with approved personal security
The vendors lien and mortgage will also DC
retained on land sold to secure whole credit
portion of the price. No bid less than the ap-
praisement viii be entertained.
B. A. KELLY, Parish Treasurer,
March 26, 1885. BOsSier Parish, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16
a BOssier Enterprise.

We direct attention to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. J. J. Stockwell, pro,
prietor of the Bossier Manufactur-
ing Shops. About a year ago this
enterprising gentleman stated these
shops for the manufacture of hoe
handle, spade handles, broom han.
dies, fork handles, wagon tongues,
oars, &c. The hoe handles are made
ofcotton wood, are lighter and more
durable than the imported hoe han
dies, and are sold at 81 20 per dozen
at the factory and at. less rates to
dealers. Every thing is in good
working order and the proprietor is
fully prepared to meet all demands
made upon him in bis line of wood
work. This speaks well for the life
of this home enterprise and the en-
ergetic spirit of the gentleman at the
helm. This is the first mandatory
of the kind ever started in Bossier
where the articles above mentioned
are made by machinery, and we sin
cerely hope that it may live and grow
and wax strong. Mr.. Stockwell has
not made great deal of fuss about
it, but he has gone ahead with that
energy and time-economy that insures
success, and heis deserving the high
est commentator. Our people ought
to give preference to home enterprise.
We should all help to build up home
manufactures and schools, churches,
public bridges and roads, &c. Do
all you can to aid your home indus
tries and institutions. Aid every en-
terprise of merit. This is the way
to make things lively and prosperous.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

MIR. julius A. Jacobs, Shreve-
port, will have q distribution of
presents on July LIST. One dollar
cash invested at this establishment
will buy you as many dry goods as
you can get elsewhere, and at the
same time viii secure you ticket in
this distribution.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

Mr.. B. F. Oneal hast just return
ed from New Orleans with an excel
lent assortment of Spring and Sum-
mer goods, which he is opening for
public inspection. Purchasers are
invited to call at once and look at
the fine and varied display.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

To the readers of Bossier and in
adjoining parishes, who desire first
class reading matter, we commend
the Frank Leslie publications. The
Illustrated Newspaper is large
weekly of the highest standard of
literary elegance and illustrative
art; and the Popular Monthly is a
literary gem Of rare excellence. AID
dress the publisher, Mrs. Frank
Leslie, So, 81, and 81, Park Place,
New York city.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

On the 28th of April the New Or
leans & Pacific, and Vicksburg,
Shreveport & Pacific railroads will
sell round-trip tickets from Shreve-
port to New Orleans at 81 rs; for
Louisiana day on April 30th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

To the Officers of Court and to those whose
Business Avocations Require their Pres
ence near the Parish Site:
TTyhat should the Parish Cite of Bossier Par
4 ish be located at this point at any early
period, will furnish them lots for building
sites for one-third less than the usual price Of
said lots.
ANNA B. STOCKWELL.
j. j. STOCKWELL
Bossier City, La, March "a, 1885. a23
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16
". sRIDET,
Matchmaker and JeweIer.

MATCHMAKER and JeWeler,
vTNakes this method of announcing TO SE
4 his old friends and patrons and -.
the public in general, that he will be az u
found on Market Street, In Bogel's new 6u:ld
ing, Shreveport, La, where he is pr pa-t Z o
repair Watches, Jewelry, &c, prog ptl~ ard
at moderate prices. He also has On hs1d
Watches. Jewelry, &c, for sale cheap foressh
Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

Messrs. Henry Dreyfuss & Son,
leaders Of styles and low prices, take
pleasure in calling the attention of
their patrons to their new spring and
summer stock now open, which is the
largest andm most elegant ever brought
to Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

HAUUeHToN.-There is six dwelling
houses in the course of erection at
Haughton, and several others viii be
built during the Summer. During
the past session Haughton shipped
5000 bales of cotton, and predicts a
shipment of 5000 or 1000 bales
this season if an average crop is made.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

In the early days of Arkansas the
Rev. A. r. Banks, of this Parish, who
then taught school in that State,
had among his pupils, A. H. Garland
and James z. Jones. One is Attor-
ney-General of the United States,
and the other is United States Sena-
tor from Arkansas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

u Oysters, stewed, fried, or raw,
at the Commercial-Gem Restaurant,
No. 20 Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16

Dr.. W. ]. Beatty, Surgeon Dem
tist, visited Bellevue, professionally,
last Monday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-04-16
THE PETITION TABLED.

A resolution was passed to the
effect that nonresident and female
property taxpayers were entitled to
petition on the question, and the Is
names were retained, making 375.
The petition was then tabled, it not
containing the required 500 names;
all of the names of those who paid
only poll-tax being stricken off.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss of appetite,
general debility. disordered blood,
weak constitution, headache, or any
disease of a bilious nature, by all
means procure bottle OF Electric
Bitters. You will he surprised to
see the rapid improvement that will
follow; yon will be inspired with new
life; strength and activity will return;
pain aud misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the
praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty
cents bottle by Nash & Williams
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
counterse,tIng a Valuable Article.

The publisher of the Madison County
Record writes from Huntsville. Ark,
as to the effect of Browns Iron Bitters
on his wife. Mr.. Daugherty says,
"My wife has been nsine the Bitters
for seine months; the effect in her
case is remarkable He also writes
that owing to connterfeits and imita-
tions, it was difficult to get the genuine
article. That difficulty has now been
remedied; imitators have been exposed
and pat to fight. There, as elsewhere
Browns Iron Bitters can be had of all
the respectable druggists at dollar
q bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
mo. l..

Names of lakes and rivers as they
appear in the writing Of the early
French explorers: Lake Ontario was
called Frontenac. Lake Erie, Erike,
Erige or Erie, from the nation of Fries;
also Lake of Cont. Lake Huron was
Kareguondi and Lake of Orleans. Lake
Michigan was called Lake of Puans,
Lake Of the Illinois. Lake MichisonoDg
and Lake of the Dauphin. Lake Supe-
rior was Lake of Condo. Illinois River
was the Seignelay. The Ohm was
called OuabOuskigon, Oyo, Ouye and
Belle REVERE. The Mississippi was
the River Colbert, River st. Lonis,
Meschasipi and Mescbasabc. Missouri
River was called Pekitanoni, REVERE
des Osages aud Massourites. Louis
vile Courier Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF GRANT.

Be it known and remembered that we the un-
dersigned jury commissioners of the parish of
Grant, duly appointed and qualified according
10 law. met this day In the clerk Office, in the
court house. at Coi1ax. parish of Grant, TO draw
q Jury TO serve at the next term of the district
court, to be holden the Third tuesday of
November, 1859. 1T being the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1853.
The Clerk of the Court, 8. B. ShackelfQrd, then
furnished the jury commissioners with a Inst of
the jury who had served AT the last term of the
district court, when the jury commissioners with
the assistance OF the clerk OF the district court
AID ex -omc;o a member OF the jury commission,
proceeded TO open the general venire box. and,
aIter revising the same py striking from the list
and taking from the box all those who had served
As jurors at the last term of the court removed
the PARISH, died, etc., then proceeded TO
place like number OF names IN the general
ve,.lre box, taken from the registration and poll
books of said parish, so as TO supplement- the
number OF names taken from the general vemre
box to It's original number, Three hundred
wnen Mr.. c. II. Teal drew from the general
venire box, III the presence of the undersigned
commissioners, one at a time, the following
Fifty Names to serve for the trst week:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14

To cure this distressing malady.
which renders the sufferer nnfs Tor
the duties OF life and lays the founda-
ton for other diseases, there is no
remedy that can compare to "Asns-
sisld's Chill and Fever Care" 1t 10
cheap, effective and is thoroughly
endorsed By the people Of the South.
Try one bottle and yon will never
use any other 1t is put mp in 600
and 81 bottles. Prepared by the
Mansfield Medicine Co., Memphis.
Tenn. Sold by druggists generally.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14


Pat Ford and John Murphy, the
murderers of "Cap" Murphy, were to I've
hung in New Orleans yesterday. The
board Of pardons refused tn recommend
a Communication of their sentence. We
are not blood thirsty, bnt can only feel
relief to know that these perpetrators
of a dastardly murder expiate their
crime as the law demands. The NOR
bid, sickly sentimentality that prevails
in regard to capital punishment in
Louisiana has done the State great
deal of harm, by virtually robbing the
law Of about the only terror it has for
the vile and vicious.
Since writing the above we learn
that the governor has given the mis-
cradle men respite of life for thirty
days. 1t is well enough to be merci-
full and allow them a short time to
prepare for eternity. The majesty Of
the law cannot suffer by it, but further
than this cleniency should not be ex-
ercised. These unfortunate wretches
should make the most of that mercy
they did not show their poor victim.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14

An old friend wants to know what
the farmer can raise in this country
that will bring the ready cash like
cotton. We feel very much like an
swering the inquiry with the single
word anything. But as he may be
really seeking for Information. we will
first name the things that he knows all
about, such as corn, hay, rice, peas,
pumpkins, potatoes, etc.; and then, if
he is disposed to go into some new but
certainly remunerative field of agri-
culture, he can try ramie, jute, licoIice.
tobacco, wheat, oats and rye. Also a
little care and attention paid to sheep,
hogs, horses and cattle would put
several extra dollars in the farmers
hand at time When money il most
needed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
NO. l, VOLUME TX.

This Issue of the CHRONICLE starts
the paper upon another annual round.
For 4l6 times it has been issued to its
patrons. These 4l6 weeks have been
full of interest to us all. Some of
them are remembered with sadness,
Others with pleasure, but over all, like
the mantle of charity, Father Time
spreads witchiDg glamour that mel
lows their memory, and we feel salts
faction in recalling each and every
event, whether of gladness or sorrow.
1t is pleasure to fight over our battles
OF the past, and this editor, in common
with the readers of the CHRONICLE and
humanity at large, is fain to indulge
in "reminiscences of the past. Our sue
cesses-how their recollection thrills
us, and how, in the memory Of our
failures. we can now see our mistakes
and make high resolve to avoid them
in tile future. So mote it be.
What changes all these weeks repre-
sent! Changes in the household and
family; changes in government and
politics; changes by war, by pestilence,
by fire, tornado and Hood by steam,
electricity, and the never firing in
vent've genius Of man. Let US hope
that all these changes are for the best,
and that through it all, as VT change
and grow old, we may also grow
better - better citizens, christians,
fathers, neighbors and friends liberal
in creed, aud charitable in word and
deed.
As in the past, SO in the future, will
the CHRONICLE at all times endeavor
to champion the right and condemn
the wong, without favor to friend or
malice to foe. In this work we need
and expect the moral and pecuniary
assistance of every citizen of Grant
parish. and promise them that no
utterance or act of ours shall ever
cause them to regret the encourage
ment they bestow on the CHRONICLE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14

THE elections of 1885 being passed
and the President having appointed
Messrs. Trenholm and Edgerton on the
Civil Service Commission to succeed
Eaton and Thoman, the political edi-
tors will be compelled to devote their
talent to guessing at the contents Of
the Presidents message. Congress
will then furnish material until about
July, with civil service to fiji MP the
gaps. By this time the campaign
for the fall elections will have begun.
There is no escape for the non poll
teal reader.-T.-D.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14

TRUE AS GosPEL.--We wish to re-
mind those of our patrons who owe us
balances that it is now pay day. -Ow-
ing to the short crops of last year we
were lenient in urging collections, but
cannot afford to allow further time.
The load is heavier than we are able
to carry. Remember, friends, 81 or So
is small amount to any one of you,
but with US it has got to he burden
to hundreds OF dollars. Our
creditors demand their dues, and we
must insist on getting ours. Every
man that owes the CHRONICLE dollar
should regard it as debt of honor
demanding settlement Immediately,
and we trust they will act accordingly
and save themselves the disagreeable-
ness of personal dun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14

We desire to apologize to the rela-
tives and friends of our worthy citizen,
Marshall Richardson, deceased, for not
publishing an obituary sent to US by
the Rev. j. C. Hale. In making some
repairs in our office last week every
thing was turned topsy turvy. aud we
mislaid or lost the letter. If the gen.
tleman will be so kind as to send an
other we will publish it with pleasure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
What ia a .sdecorticatinrn machine

What is "decorticating" machine I
This question has been asked us sew
eral times of late, since the discussion
of ramie planting began. 1t our ques-
TONERS would only refer toa dictionary
they could find out for themselves.
Webster defines decorticate as meaning
Ito take off the exterior coating of
bark; to husk I; to peel" Hence we
have the "decorticating" machine,
which peels the bark from the ramie
stalk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
Miraculous escape.

". W. Reed, druggis.. of Wio-
chester. Ind., writes: "Oue ri ny
customers, Mrs. Lonisa Pike, Bar,o-
ala. randolph Co. ind, wss !,ng
sufferer with comunp'iop. and ives
give. up to die 10y her ph.s,ci.rs.
She beard OF Dr Kings New D,s-
covery for consumption. ;.nl began
bn,ing it OF me- IN SIX nontiis' time
she wriked 10 this city. di~snnce Of
SIX mules. and is uow 50 much i'm
proved she has qHit ;ssing it. She
feels enc owes her life To IT," Free
trial bottles ct Nash 4 Wiiiiams
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
William H. Pierson. of Natchitoches,

William H. Pierson. of Natchitocles,
aged 7s years, the honored father of
Judge D. Pierson and Attorneys Joseph
and James Pierson, Of Coushatta, died
in Natchitoches on the Sd inst, and
the papers to hand by yesterdays post
bring the sad news that his aged wife
of 76 followed him "across the river
to rest forever on the 10th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-14
Six caso,cured.

WEBB CITY, Ark, Aug. 10, lsa
/. H. NJ. Snow, do certify that from
one bottle of Satanta, bought from w.
b. Stroup, NJ. d., have entirely cured
three cases of chronic chi!ls in my fam
lily, and three in the family OF MIR. Coif-
man, himself and wife, aged about 20
years, and their daughter. One dose
was all that was necessary for per-
manent cure. I have recommended
the medicine to athers, who have tried
it with the same effect. NJ. II. Snow.