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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

ton, and surpassed all previous efforts in
making a grand display. Their wrap de
partment, of which they make a speciality
and of which they may be justly proud,
presented n line of exclusive and elegant
styles, not to be had in any other house in
the city; several designs of material in
Persian, Frisevelvet, Plush Boucle and
fur trimmed short wraps were especially
handsome and called forth EXPLANATIONS
of delight from all the ladies who saw
them, and these are but a small portion OF
the immense stock of ladies' and misses
cloaks and short wraps to be seen at their
store.
Then their dress goods, of which their
stock produced some of the latest and
handsomest fabrics of foreign aud
domestic manufacture ever placed on
exhibition such as mixed and plain ~tricots,
diagonal mixtures, cashmeres, Sebastopol
cloths, Boucle and Novelty suiting in end
less variety and superior quality. The
handsome styles in Ladies Satchels,
Purses,.'Silk Umbrellas, and Handker-
chiefs were q notable feature of the display.
Were we not to make mention of the case
of real Laces we would be making an I'M
p%ardonable omission. The many hand
some and elegant designs in Brussels"
"Duchesse' Point, etc, were the admira-
ticn of all who viewed them.
The Plush novelties and bric-a-brac,
many of which were of unique patterns
were very pretty. Silks, satins, ~velvets,
plushes, etc, which they make a leading
part of their business. were shown in all
the latest productions, and were especially
richin quality and presented a very hand
some appearance.
Oflace curtains, bed sets, etc, we no
ticed several very handsome patterns. Al
together, the display, taken a a whole,
was a grand success, and the MeSSrs.
Shook Co. may well be proud of once
again having pleased their many friends
and patrons, and showing that they have
rs extensive and handsome a stock of dry
goods, notions and wraps rs can he found
in any of our large eastern cities.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
End Of bone ~sernptnx.

Edward Shepherd, OF Harrisburg, H..
says: Having received 10 much benefit
from Electric Bitters, / feel IL my duty 10
let suffering humanity know il. Have
had 4 running sore on my leg for eight
years; my doctors told me I would have b,
have the bone scraped o. leg amputated. 1
used, instead, three bottles Of Electric Bit
ters and seven boxes Bueklen,s Amie,
Salve, snd my leg Is o sound and we'll"
Electric Bittes are sold at fifty cents .
bottle, and Bueklen's Amics Salye at &c.
per box, BY Logan Il Co
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
The Opera.

Owing TO the delays which seem to he
inSeperabIe from the opening of IN operate
or dramatic company Of any size or i'm
p~ortance, the Alta Norman English Opera
Company. heretofore announced to appear
at the Opera House Monday and Tuesday
evenings. will not arrive in the city until
too late for Mondays performance. The
lump from New York City to Wheeling is
a long one, and although the utmost EN-
dcavorS were made to get here on time, the
management was compelled last evening to
wire Mr.. FoOSe to drop Monday night.
The company will he on hand for Tues
dav evening, when Carl Millocker's new
opera, The Maid OF Bellcville,' will he
sung.
Following is the superb cast: Troupesc,
Ed. Chapman: GOdchcrt, Gerard COvcn-
try: DonOux. Tom Martin; Baron De
Chataeram, J. c. Duffy; Neaudout, Geo.
sage: Tir. Frank ConnOr; Tavotte, Miss
Agnes Halleck; IAdrlenca, Miss Miller;
Emit. Miss Martin; Bebbetta. Mrs. Stein
hart, and Virginia, ALTA Norman.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
a Pew Of the Happenings nj the Other b;n5
Of the Bridge.

rev :" happenings nv tue tibcf tub
of the Bridge.
Bridgeport Lodge +. and 4. ". will do
work in the third degree on their next
meeting night.
Rev. j. =. Sccrcst leaves for tho annual
conference Wednesday next % receive q
new appointment. lie breaches his fare
well serm0n to-day.
The room at the Wheeling Creek minrr.
wherein Lawrence Mahafy va. killed re-
crntly, seems 10 be an unfortunate place.
On Friday, a bohemian named Fauskel,
waskilled in the same roam and in a STINT
lar me
School opens to-day, and the small hos
is c~orrespondingly cast down.
THE remainder of the bridgeport letter
i. crowded ont in the extreme crush ior
space.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
EXHIBITION
OF Machinery Made by l. spence, Esq, nf
Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Never before on any occasion has there
been such au immense number OF farmers
seen in Wheeling a. on the last three days
of the State Fair just terminated. but it IS
not to be wondered at. The time that a
farmer takes in attending 4 fair especially
at one where he knows that all the latest
improvements and devices in farm imple-
ments and farm machinery will be on ex-
hibition. is time well spent The Ma
chinery department this year was BY Ear
the most complete ever shownin the Ohio
Valley. There was machinery and labor
saving devices for almost all kinds Of farm
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

National Prince, sire international Prince,
dam Aunt Polly, were sold to Edward L.
Rose & Co. for Rose Bros, owners Of the
Silver Lake Stock Farm, Susquehanna
county, Pa, consideration 81, 500. They
also sold the half brother Of National
Prince, q six months old calf, to Wheeler
& Son for 5000. These are all animals Of
more than ordinary merit. The pur-
chasers are to be congratulated. French
Bros. have certainly won an enviable rep
utation as importers and breeders Of fine
Holstein cattle.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
in the Matrimonial Market.

The past week has witnessed quite q
boom in the matrimonial market, whether
it is caused by the Fair, the weather or
love alone is not known, but they are get
ting married right and left. Seven licenses
were issued yesterday by Clerk Hook.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
DONALDSON, LEWIS ~ CO.
The Leading Buggy and Carriage House in
West Virginia-Their Elegant Display of
Fine Vehicles.

In nearly every line Of business there is
some one house that stands out prominent
" above all others in their. line, but in liz
case is this so noticeable Us with Donald
son, Lewis 4 Go. in the manufacture of
fine carriages, buggicS, and every dcScrip-
ton of light work. Their display this
year was the largest and finest ever made
in carriage work in this city, and the sue
cess they have MET with and the we'll
earned reputation they have established
throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania
and Ohio, as well rs in other States of the
Union, may be attributed to their untiring
energy and industry coupled with fair
dealing and the careful attention they give
to every detail OF their business. Their
business is rapidly extending TO many OF
the larger cities, and during the present,
Fair they have SoldjObS that will be shipped
hundreds OF miles from Wheeling, one
buggy even going rs far rs Kansas City
and another to NickSburg, Miss.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Watch stolen.

Thomas Zines, who boards at John
Kraft's, 1916 Main street, was relieved of
his gold watch on Friday night. During
the rush incident upon fair week, a stran-
ger was put in his room as a bed-iellOw
and when he left the next morning the
watch went with him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Ls.GooD&Co. selldry goods the cheapest.
Buekien's AYnisz saiys.

The Best Salye in the world for CUT.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Kheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChiIblains,
Corns, and all Skin Enptions, and posi-
lively cures PILES. or no pay required. IL
Is guaranteed 10 give satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price Is cents per boI.
For sale by Logan Il Co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
GEO. VI. SHOOK d CO..

Amongst all the splendid displays in
the Main building, that OF the Messrs.
Geo. NJ. Shook & Co. stood ont the most
prominent. This energetic and risizg dry
goods house had, undoubtedly, the finest
and handsomest line of goods on exhibit
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Tony Pastor Coming.

Mr.. c. T. VanSickler, agent of Tony
Pastors great company, is at the Nc
Lure House. His company will appear
at the Opera House next Saturday, Sep
TENDER Is. Among the other celebrities
Tony Pastor has with him this time is the
famous coincidence, Miss Flora Moore.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
o III t
PAID a Good Fine.

Robert Gates, the shell game man, who
was arrested by Officer Carney on the Fair
Grounds, Friday, was fined $50 in Police
Court, yesterday morning. He paid up
and skipped.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Park Music.

The following fine programme of musical
numbers will be rendered at the Wheeling
Park concert this afternoon:
ART
March-"Turner .............. Bach
Oyerturc-'Juplter noniIlaIliI
Selectiuu-"TrcaSuTy of Melodies 80. Il. Ciareils
WaltZ-"Sozo from the Ballet MeSSalina,'
c. 4. Raida
PART II.
Observation-Disclosures '-...........F V. Suppc
F~autaSia-"HOch vOm DachStein' ......".M. Carl
Grand Selection from the "Maid of Belleyille,
G. MillOeCker
Polkn-"Deanvillc" .......................... Corbln
PART III.
Observation-Disclosures .......~--"......E. Aschcr
S~clcctiun-"ln the Opera ................"....M carr
La Belle AmuLuHe ArllOlu
PAR ".
Concert Overture NchulltF
Observation-Disclosures ............. Eilcnberg
Galup-"Awakening of the Lion ...~.-...C. kegeI
l.. NANS, Musical director.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
SALE OF

French RroS. Sell Several Of their Famous
Cattle To Other Breeden.
Three Of the young herd winners II the
sweepstakes" as follows. IsdOrs, Susanna
WiIIem and Co;nelia Ruiter. together with
Issdora, winner of the butter and milk
pIize Tor two year Odds, and the calf
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
LOE SKARACkER

EVERY person had 4 drink of Ohio Val
ley Rio, and pronounced it the best.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

N 4 SMALL WAY.
40, yeu,iinss Of RrierItems OF Local
Interest.

...p
s,ri Peuoi'nSN oil "''''
Interest,"
.,. deed ct JruN; was admitted 10 ~
.D.r-N Ho"N oil'r' Yesterday
-s]rglp.,o, Rink WIS put up at pubic
.,r-iv. hut the >lic w1> postponed
tila.i.d NOT NJ up high enough.
~r-,.~~Ird Henry ROScnau,
.,..-rrry were Yesterday adj
p, ..I citizenship in the United
.
,.. I.~ro~rd 81 in Police
Sod. mnrnn". by Ills Honor.
M, .9I >i> vrnt 10 the work
.r.',, E.,>
t;~ JiInbiy huSi-
..... .@.rrr,iupp.
I'D r.,,.,,pys r,re;ntS
II of H.
s,J IN Inn
H-r.'a- ..|l''" ''.''S' VIII nav
""'@- '"-m'''H" mGIIinS'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

SPECIAL concert by the Opera Hou~.
Orchestra, and the performing birds at tho
Park to-day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
HIGHEST AWARD.
Durst's Pure Jersey Ice Cream.

Made from cream from Mr.. J. c. Hogue's
fine Jersey cattle, that again carried off all
Frst Premiums, Is a sufficient guarantee
of its superioritv over all Others.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

LOT sWABAcKER
Anssasess Sew Gesds In every %.
paStnent.fhe choices ssssSt0est eve
displayed In she city, ssA Invites The
trade % call and examine.
LOT SWABACKK1
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Respectfully.
REV " BERTS Ub,
HI Main street. Wheeling.

" you want the kind Of coffee youdEnk
at the Fair, ask for Ohio Valley Roasted
Rio.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

NINE-tenths of the ladies you met on the
Fair grounds had n Ohio Valley Rio COT
fee fan
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Simply Immense.

Mr.. c. 4. House. the leading music
dealer of West Virginia, who has for sew
eral successive years taken the first prem
iums nhiS pianos and organs, has this year
far surpassed all former efforts ever made
in the display OF pianos and organs in this
section. His two Mammoth PaviliOnS,
one in the east and one in the west wing Of
the Exposition Hall, occupying a space OF
about ~e~venty-tivc feet, the walls of which
were artiSticalIy decorated with costly
draperv. together with Il fine collection of
pictures and ornamental work executed
and furnished by the we'll known and Just
" celebrated local artists, Mrs. Bert
Hobbs. Miss Kate Leighton and Miss
Ulrich. In this attractive pavilion Mr..
House had placed the largest and finest
assortment Of pianos and organs ever dis
PLAYED nj any fair in the State. All goods
handled by Mr.. House are well known, and
have an established reputation. No house
in the trade can or will sell at lower prices
or on easier terms. Call and see him at
1920 Market street, Wheeling, W. Va.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

.l0' bird, exhibited at the Fair
The Park today.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

4 sPEcIAL programme has been arranged
by the Opera House Orchestra for this
afternoons concert al the Park,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

Announces New Goods In every de-
partment, the choicest assortment
ever displayed In the city. and invites
the trade "a call and examine
LOT sWABACKER.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

TAKE your children TO the Park to-day.
to see the birds perform.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
a,rr advertisements.

.,pvER LOT on GREENBACK
. 3, sLl 81 SsSl d EIit 81 81 s$ g Sl ] F +.
~ i $40 80 Agent, Martins Ferry, o.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
HE LEADING ROOF OF TIE DAY,

And the Only Roofing House in the state
Making a Display at Our State Fair This
Year-Our E%nterpri>ing Firm. MesSrs.
Caldwell & Peterson.
As was the case generally this year the
representative houses in their various lines
OF business were the principal Ones to avail
themselves OF the advantages Of the State
Fair Us a means of placing their goods be-
fore the general public. This wa eSpec-
tally noticeable in the roofing business.
The firm Of Caldwell X Peterson have I'M
doubtedly made the greatest hit in their
roofing of any house in that class of bust
ness. The manner in which they have
succeeded in getting mp their roofing pack.
ages for shipment. the fact of furnishing
tools free with every package, together
with the important fact that their roof Is
not only u most superior one rs regards
durability, but the greatest achievement of
all in their favor Is the fact that
every man can become his own roofer
a any person with q copy of their
directions for use can put il on. There are
no ~riyetS, and no malleting together. An en-
tire root Will not occupy more space than a
half dozen keys of nails. There are one
dozen joints in every roll, and they are all
ready for use when package is opened.
The best material Is used in the manufac-
ture OF this roof, and ii is beyond all doubt
the most durable roof in the world. Read
their announcement and notice cut OF
package on the great display page of this
paper, showing up the principal exhibitors
Of fha Sfata Fair inst closed
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Yesterday IN THE CITY.
Advertisements.

luNt -
.l.su FNuE
..,,i u,.,,y,u Er.ysian cs''le-Freneh
ro.i-Ico NJ SnOok Il Co.
AMI stove Pire-Caldweu & Pc
..-..~lr \. House.
-,.sr Evastrrs-Simon Baers
.t.-IrraA.ug -Frieud 4 sou.
Tlw l.. Rose \ 60.
W.~N>-W ~vamuu.
Vs.auc~-L~ spence.
EovEru FACE.
v. Relief H. Lange x ca,
,.,s>yH PACE
.n.-.as AMI Decorating David SueF-
...rsa H1rN"ssi
.r."
...uru PACE.
rsEr- -r Work.
burst, p~UrrJcCey lee Cream.
.-..- Mis- : J.. Mchoun-
r-. a~pvrialty-A J. Sweeney
j., r..,n- ~.1ool-Whcclins Business
.Ir Ana Norman Opera Com
r- Wr>.,m Pennsylvania Az
I,-s.I-.H'l
-. gums..r.
--rugg Pastor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

Pure Jersey Ice Cream.
1 cream from MI. J. c. HOgue's
- SI'ae that again carried of all
~& S' Il a sufficient guarantee
'''Iy over all Others.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
THE Bind Show at the Park to-day.

ONO VALLEY ROsTED Rio got Their,
Eli.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Mss poppRIpGE.s ART DISPLAY.
As Heretofore. the Centre of Attraction
Mt the state Fair.

The exhibit Of Miss DOddridge's art
pupils was this year, IS it has been on
former occasions, the principal point of
attraction for the ladies at the Fair. In
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

MI
Ing 10 rent privileges during the
So Union on the New Fair Grounds
.SSe Es1 md sd. can do 50 by calling on
1s5' ~ who will be on the grounds on
|, s Ne'''n sr 18th. from 9 m. 10 1 p. n.
# the COMMITTEE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

a'.N with his performing birds,
,a- Park this morning aud after
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

y9T,rD valley Rio Coffee and the
&E Elo Coffee stand were praised
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
BRIDGEPORT.

No Use, Ohio Valley Roasted Rio downs
them all.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
Dancing Academy.

."-n Mullen respectfully an
tie citizens OF Wheeling and
I, his academy will open on
-, 2l>t, At Germania Hall,
'1l.'rrath and Market streets
" formed for ladies and gen
.D 80 To 10 o'clock p. m.
L-S1rI>. T. years and upwards,
ms class. \ class Will be
.l..tTrn under II years in the
.0om 3 20 > O'Clock. ana viii
.7r~iay and Thursday of each
,1c season. The following
'ir'v dances will lie introduced
% term Glide Waltz. MOdran
Nr"ror, Waltz, Glide Polka,
>4"'-,~.h. Military SchOttish,
'1i Highland GayOtte, the plain
&1'"-I IaucerS and Society
'.@41..r. The Professor can be
e At.l "u afternoon and evenings
">iI'ernth street. city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

amer tents 1T the Fair attribute
20 the fact they all used
Hey Rio coffee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12
IAC sWABAcRER

THE wonderful trained birds q 1.-THE Park
to-day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-09-12

pavr ! ever tasted, " was the
pA. after drinking cup o fOhio
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-02-20
The Dangers Of a Policeman,

49, ~~~''9Os~ ~ - . OstSVssuauss
The following relative to the benefit
of Honey Of Tar will be read with
interest:
LITTLE Rock, ARK. May Is, 1855.
To the Satanta Medicine Co.
Gents-Two years ago was suffer-
ing from very severe scold,n which
| thought at the time had settled on
my lungs. After using Acker's English
Cure and also the celebrated ssBoschee's
German Syrup l found no relief.
Meeting DIR. Ables one night, and
when on duty. told him my feelings.
He said: al can give you relief" and
which he did, instantly. "Here is
Honey of Tar; if it doesn't cure you
it will certainly help You Thank
God, it cured me. Gentlemen, am,
respectfully, JOHN H. Howe, JR.,
Five years on the Police Force.
A. r. Ballard, a merchant at St.
Charles, Ark, on June 10th, says: l
can't tell all that Able's Honey of Tar
did for me last spring; but $50 worth
OF good at least; wouId pay $50 for
another bottle under the same circum-
stances. For sale by ID. A. Smith e.
CO., A. A Dean, and Nash & Williams,
at Colfax; Raoul Racial. Grants PIT;
aud Marion Shnmate, Montgomery
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-02-20
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Succession of P. N. Richardson, Grapt
Parish, La.-No. 46.

BY virtue Of a commission isstted from
the 18th judicial district court, and to me
directed, empowering authority and CON-
handing me to sell the movable effects
belonging to the late r. NJ. Richardson,
except such as were specially reserved for
the use of the minor heirs by the family
meeting, will offer for sale, at public
auction, ut the residence of the late p. NJ.
Richardson, in the parish Of Grant, State
Of Louisiana, about twenty miles from the
town Of Colfax, La, between the hours
prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, March 6, 1886.
the following described property, to- wit
Twelve head Of cattle, yoke of oxen,
OK wagon. 2 head OF horses, SIS head Of
hogs, more or less, abont l2O bushels Of
cotton seed, about 100 bushels of corn. 1
lot farming utensils, lot mechanics tools.
OK yokes, about Is bushels of potatoes,
2 large pots
Terms Of sale--All suIns Of ten dollars
or less cash, and MI SUMS over ten dollars
on twelve months credit, purchaser to give
notes with per cent interest frenl date
with approved security.
I. Fl. THOMPSON. Administrator.
Colfax, La, Feb. q, 1856.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-02-20
AM Enterprising, Reliable House.

Z. 9, NASH, merchant, Colfax, La,
can always be relied npon. not only
to carry in stock the best of every
thing, but to secure the Agency for
such articles ms have weil-known
merit, and are popular with the peo-
pie, thereby sustaining the reputa-
ton OF being always enterprising,
and ever reliable. Having secured
the Agency for the celebrated DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. sili sell it on a positive gnaran-
tee. II will surely cnre any and
every Affection of Throat, Lungs,
and Chest. and 20 show our conf
Ience. We invite son to call and get
b Trial Bottle Free
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-02-20

Country postmasters may learn
valuable lesson from the expert
ence OF the postmaster at Conner
vile, Ind, who entertained rob-
Der who presented himself in the
guise of a postoffice inspector,
learned the combination of the safe,
and stole $500 from it ON the fol-
lowing night. Since it worked SO
well in Connerville other postmas-
tiers may expect similar visitors,
and should be prepared, not only
to prevent the robbery, but to cause
the arrest of the robber.-Ex.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-02-20
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring as case of
kidney or liver complaint that Elec-
trio Bitters will not speedily cure !?
We say they can not, as thousands
OF cases already permanently cured
and who are daily recommending
Electric Bitters, will prove. Bright's
disease, diabetes, weak back, or any
urinary complaint quickly cured.
They purify the blood, regulate the
bowels, and act directly on the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed.
SOC bottle Mt Nash 4 Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-02-20
sHERIFF's SALE.


by virtue of and to satisfy writ Of Il.
IA, issued and 20 me directed. in the above
entitled and numbered suit. have seized
and Will offer for sale, at public auction, in
front of the court house door, in the town
Of Colfax, Louisiana between the hours
prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, March 90, 1876,
the following desc ibed property, seized as
the property Of the defeii5iant, to-wit
The Petite Ecore plantation. containing
two hundred and thirty three acres, M re-
or less bounded above by lands of #. w.
kimbrel. below by lands of c.. c.. Dunn.
fronting on Red river about FIVE miles
above the town. Of Montgomery in this
parish.
Terms-Cash with fenefit of appraise-
melit. PHILIP GOODE, Sheriff.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-02-20

BY having their assessments
properly attended to several of the
parishes have unearthed from two
to five hundred parcels of land and
had them put on the tax rolls. For
lack of the police jury having the
same thing done in Grant, she
loses five or six hundred dollars
each year.