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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
MARK.
Swallow
Fork
in each
ear
NOTICE.

Proposals will be received on May 18th,
1888, to do the printing for the parish of
Grant for the yeaf commencing April l,
1888. and ending the 3lst day Of March,
1889. Said printing to include publishing
the venire list, notices of election, pro-
ceedings of tho police jury, and such no.
tees and advertisements ~ the police jury
may order or the law may require the par
ish to pay for, together with the blanks
needed by the grand jury. and also the
necessary blanks for summons, warrants,
bonds. ETC.. needed by the Sheriff and
clerk in criminal matters. and the blanks
needed by road overseers
Bids will be received from responsible
persons on said day. the President OF the
police jury reserving the right to reject
any and all bids. The party to whom the
contract is awarded win be required to
give bond with good security for the fifth
full and prompt Performance Of his contract
in every particular. A. L. GROW,
Pres. Police Jury of Grant Parish.
colfsx, La, April IL. 1889.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

The La. Democrat says that cal
exandria is the best town in Lou
isiana." We suppose that is the
reason the Alexandria papers al
ways spell town with big T., and
the same rule also applies to their
parish, which they invariably spell
with big P.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Williams. Red River Pa, April "a,
1857 have been using Dansby's
Cotton Patch Bitters for two weeks
for q cough and found it efiicacious
where several physiciane had failed to
give relief. am now we'll and would
not do without Cotton Patch. Also
one of my horses had lockjaw and l
did everything / knew to relieve him,
bot all did no good. l then thought
of Cotton Patch Bitters and gave him
two tablespoonful Of 1t though they
ali said It would do him 40 good az he
would die, but in IS minutes after Civ
ing him Cotton Patch he was all right
and am now blowing him every day.
w. H. Rabnrn. For sale BY J. d.
McNesly, Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
LOST OR STOLEN.

A Sorrel Marc about 14} hands high,
branded n on one shoulder, unbroken,
about four years old. has small scar on her
withers a. il bitten by another horse,
and probably has . colt by this time. May
have ono or moro white feet, and possibly
some white in the face
A liberal reward will be paid for her de-
livery to me at C0lfax, or for Information
that will lead to her recovery.
G. H. MCKNIGHT.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
NOTICE.


In the matter of the Succession'of Thomas
J. Lowe and his wife Elizabeth Shaw,
deceased.
Whereas George T. Howard administra-
tor of the succession Thomas j. Lowe and
Elizabeth Shaw, deceased has this day
fled his tableau Of debts of said success
sion. notice is hereby given that unless OPP
position thereto il fled within ten days
from the publication hereof the same will
be mologated and made the Judgment
of this court. Witness the Hons. w. F,
Blackman aad Thos Overton Judges of said
court this April 23d 1898.
8. B. SHACKELFORD, Clerk
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
A Very Old Man.

DnD.-May 8, 1888, in ward two. Grant
parish, La, Isaac HALL, ST.. said to be
127 years, and probably the Oldest man in
Louisiana, having been born in l76l. He
was perhaps the best and most favorably
known colored man in this portion OF the
State, a good and faithful christian, and
liked by all. His funeral took place al
the Cruikshank place, the ceremony be
ing conducted by the Rev. w. Hamilton
and q large gathering Of friends were
present to show their respect TOR hi
memory.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Deputy Sheriff J. M. Rhorer, Jr., who
went to Baton Rouge last Monday to
make q final settlement for DR. Goode, has
returned, and gives us the following fig
ures:
Total amount Of rolls. $500. .$4lO3 72
Errors, double assessments, etc.. 81 W
Amount paid in cash. .$4O56 "
We congratulate DR.. Goode on the good
showing he makes. and We very much
doubt if there is another parish in the
State where they have collected within
s67 of tho entire assessment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Mr.. j. B. Boswell one of the best
known citizens of Brentwood, Texas,
contributes the following item as his
personal experience. CATER having
suffered from Diarrhoea for some time
and having tried different medicines
with no good result, tried bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, which relieved me
at once and l recommend it to all who
may be suffering from this troublesome
complaint" Sold by Price e. Lewis,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Mr.. C. w. Battell a travelling man
representing Messrs 8. Collins Son b
Co., printing Inks, after suffering in
tensely for two or three days with
lameness of the shoulders and back,
completely cured it with two applica-
tons of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t
cures lameness and rheumatism when
all other treatment fails. Guaranteed
and sold by Price e. Lewis. tt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
EsTRAY NOTICE.

Estraycd from my premises seven miles
south of WINFIELD. on March 18th, 1883,
one gray pony horse, abou: eleven years
old no brands or any flesh marks. Any
person seeing or hearing from this horse,
will confer favor ON me by taking him mp
and informing me personally or by letter
at WINFIELD and will also lie suitably re-
wsrded. ID. ID. MELTON, IN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Utah is knocking loudly for adj
mission into the Union. Nothing
should avail except q ticket in
scribed as was Artemus Wards
free passes to his lecture on the
Mormons: admit bearer and ono
wife. Siftings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

A young man in a railway car
riage was making fun of a lady's
hat to an elderly gentleman on the
seat with him. Eyes" said the ell
derby gentleman "that's my wife,
and I told her if she wore that bon
net some fool would make fun OF
It."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
NOTICE.


In the matter of the Succession Of w. NJ.
Watson, Insolvent No. 45l.
Whereas VIM G. Wheeler Syndic has this
day fled bis provisional account in the
matter of the succession of W. NJ. Watson
Insolvent, notice is hereby given to oil
whom it may concern that unless opposi-
ton is fled to said account within ten
days from the publication hereof the Same
will be homologsted and made the judg
ment of this court. Witness the Hons. W
F. Blackman and Thos. Overton Judges O
said court this May 18th 1899.
8. B SHACKELFORD,i Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Messrs. Nash, Dunn, LeSage,
McNeely, LaCroix, together with
their families and several friends,
had a pleasant picnic and fish-fry
at the Darro last Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Little Miss Mary Calhoun, daugh-
ter of Mr.. w. s. Calhoun, who has
been attending school at Mobile for
nearly two years, has returned
home, and is as chirpy and bright
as q cricket.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

We return thanks to Mr.. Harry
Haas for an invitation to attend q
hop at his house Friday evening.
A gathering at the house OF such q
genial host is bound always to be
an enjoyable affair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Miss Cora Luckett of Rapides,
has been on visit to her sister, Mrs
J. NJ. Rhorer, Jr., of this place. fol
the past week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
LOCAL DO t s.

DR.. Brown, of Alexandra, denns!'
spent three of four days IN ColiaA 'n''
week ON professional business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
800 $500 4 !. . sos. 1s, cam

for ne. Agents preferred who can furnish
their own horses and give their whole
time TO tho business Spare moments may
b proftsbly employed also. A few va
eancies 10 towns and cities. B. +. JOHN
sc& = co., 10l3 Main It., Rishmond, Va.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Last Saturday evening Mr.. e..
w. Lane had his face severely
burned from an accidental explo-
sion of powder.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

Representative G. G. Dunn has
our thanks for copies of the House
and Senate Journals.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19

We have it from good authority
that there will be no change In the
assessors for several months yet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-05-19
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Trucks

The committee of the county board APP
pointed to settle with Geo. Trucks, for IS
years superintendent of the Jefferson
County Insane asylum, tenders the fol-
lowing in behalf of the whole county:
WHEREAS, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Trucks
have been superintendent and matron
respectively of the Jefferson County In
sane Asylum and Poor house and farm
since January l. 1875, making a continu-
Gus term of thirteen years, and
WHEREAS, During said time they have
honestly, faithfully, efficiently and cen
scientiouslY fulfilled the trust reposed in
them, making life for the unfortunate in
mates of this institution as pleasant as
possible, giving them comfort and en-
deavoring to take their thoughts from
their affection, therefore, be it
ResoZUed, That we, the trustees of the
insane asylum and committee to settle
with keeper of the poor, deeply deplore
the loss this county susta;ns by the de-
parture of these two excellent people, and
and recognizing their efficient effort in
behalf of the county and the inmates OF
the institution, be it further
Resozved, That we in behalf of the
people of the county extend to Mr. and
Mrs Geo. Trucks our hearty and sincere
thanks, for the excellent manner in which
they have fulfilled each and every trust
conferred upon them, approaching the
fact that they will look back with plea
sure to the thirteen best years of their life
that thew have devotad to the unfOrtun-
ates of Jefferson county, we wish them in
their old age, happiness anG prosperity.
J. Fl. HARGER,
JOHN REINEL, Jr.,
JOHN WHTTTET
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11

In the course of an editorial on Three
Years of Cleveland" The Milwaukee
Wisconsin draws this truthful picture of
the Postofice department:
AS for the Postofice department under
our own Cicero Of the West, there has
not been as much complaint of bad man
agement at any time during the past
twenty years. IF Cleveland has had his
ears open to what the wild waves have
been saying, it leaves Us still in doubt
whether, in making changes ia his cabi-
net, be was more anxious to get Villas out
of the Postofice department than to Dust
Lamar and SPARKS from the Interior. Col.
Villas has devoted most of his time to
changing postmasters, and not to impro' :
ing the mail service. He has made good
use of his opportunity TO reward the
workers in his party, and he has made a
clean sweep. He holds with Cleveland
that "public office is public trust"-for
Democrats
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11
Risk for President.

Stranger things have happened than to
see Gov. Jeremiah NJ Rusk lead on the
Republicans of the Nation to victory in
the approaching campaign. It is certain
" worth considering what Roscoe CONF
ling lately said about the almost certain
ty of Jerry Rusk being able to carry New
York on the riot issue. On this subject
The Racine Journal says:
We have Just such man in Wiscon-
sin. Not "honest cid Abe but "brave
old Jerry Not the black eagle of
Illinois," but "the gray eagle of Wiscon-
Gin" A man whose common sense, un-
finching nerve and sterling integrity
have elevated him from the box OF stage
coach to the gubernatorial chair; whose
mettle stood the test on the battle field,
In the halls of congress, and In the face
of the mob. He is emphaticaliy man
of the people. commissioned by nature as
a leader who is inspired by the genius of
common sense.
II will be objected that western man
cannot carry New York. the great pivotal
state. We assert that Jerry Rusk will
have more strength in New York than
any candidate yet mentioned. His can
didacy will draw Mr.. Conkling from his
long retirement, and we shall see the
great Achilles buckle on the armour again
and smite the Trojans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11
THE WATERFOWL
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co,

This company is now organized and ready for
business. 1t offers good and safe insurance at
low rates Its business confined to risks in
this city only 1t is q home company and con-
fdently asks and expects liberal home patron
age. insurance statistics show that AZ per cent.
of the premiums paid to outside insurance
companies is ex pended for agents commissions,
officers salaries, rent ETC. None of our officers
are salaried' we have no agents, no office rent,
nor any but the most trihing expenses, so that
nearly all of this AZ per cent will be saved to
cur policy holders. Thousands of dollars are
away from here and do not benefit our people.
Why not keep this money at home? Every
policy holder is entitled to a voice in the man.
agement of the company, and to his share of
profits accruing, Let every one who has proper
ty to insure take policy in this company and
help to build it up. The following extracts from
our bylaws give a few points touching our plan
OfOperationS
4. No property to be insured in this Company
for over two-thirds of its cash value.
5. This Company will pay no losses on build
ings burned where the fire was caused by ashes
stored in wood within forty feet of the burnt
buildings
g. The basis or rate in this Company shall be
the same as established by the board of Under
writer's in said city OF Watettown, paying three
fftns thereof in cash, when policy is issued,
and assessments on said policy during it's
COntinuah ce when necessary to pay fire losses.
Is. The compensation of the officers of this
corporation shall be as follows: Ofthe Secretary
the sum of fifty cents for each and every policy
drawn aud record made OF the same in the book
Of records, which shall be in full fall demands
for office rent and secretary work, and is to be
paid by assured.
Further information may be obtained ofeither
of the directors at the office of the secretary,
Applications tor insurance respectfully solicited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11
WatertoWn Republican.
WATERFOWL. WIS.,. JAN. IL, 1883.
A wELL-PosTED correspondent in the
Socond Congressional district writes:

A wELL-posrED correspondent in the
Second Congressional district writes:
The appointment of Gen. Bragg to the
Mexican mission may and may not recon-
cile the warning factions 10 the Demo
cratic party in the Second district, but It
looks very much as if it was going To place
that party in a worse boat than 1t has
ever been before. 1t is generally con-
coded that Bragg would have received
the nomination for congress next fall, not
So much on account of the love felt for
him by the Delaney wing as from the fact
that even the members of that wing feel
that he is absolutely the only man IN the
party in this district who can create sut-
fcient enthusiasm TO carry the election
without a very severe struggle. His re-
moval from the scene of action puts the
party completely at sea in regard to the
nomination, and Git absolutely does not
know where to turn now. True, there
are candidates enough, but they are gen.
orally of very small calibre and are COM
paratiyelv unknown outside of their mar
row local circle. Judge Sloan, If he
would accept the nomination, could be
elected triumphsntly with little or 30 OPP
position. Judge Lamoreaux could easily
Get the nomination and could probably
be elected, but he has lost prestige in
Do1ge county during the last few years
on account of his management OF county
matters there, aud many Democrats would
only be too glad to see him beaten All
the other candidates spoken ot-O Meara,
SAWYER. ct. al.-are "small fry" 1t is
strongly limited now that one reason why
Mr.. Villas favored Gen. Bragg's appoint
ment to Mexico was in order to get to the
front a special pet of his, J. L. Flavin,
school superintendent of Dodge county,
as a candidate for congress, but 1t Is very
doubtful whether such a scheme would
''pan OUT when the votes are counted.
The fact is, the Democracy this district
is in tight box, aud the fear that Mr.
Guenther may again step to the front al
most paralyzes them. Matters in Dodge
county are, | understand, badly mixed;
the 'sring" was badly beaten last year,
but they have not learned wisdom from
experience, and the same old gang is go
ing to try to get into power again; II 1t
succeeds in carrying the convention, 1t
will surely get beaten at the polls, and IN
that case even Grover Cleveland himself
cannot save Dodge county to the Demo
cracy, especially if McFetridge should be
nominated for governor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11
JUN EAU.

On Sunday night not less than twenty
one tlamps found shelter at the County
Hotel.
County court has been in session dur
ing the past week nearly every day, but
with the absence of witnesses, settlement
of cases before trial, frivolous answers,
etc., but few trials have been actually
had.
John Curtis, of Trempeleau, son of
Hiram Curtis, and well-known in this 10
cality where he was raised and resided
for many years, had the misfortune to
have his elbow broken one day last week
from kick by a vicious horse.
The Sass murder case was by Judge
Gibson, OF Fond du Lac, certified up to the
supreme court on certain points concern
ing, which the judge was in doubt.
An Indian Doctor from GAINESVILLE is
attracting large crowds to Congress Hall
every evening, where he pulls teeth by
the wholesale free OF charge. W.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11
Electric RitterS.

This remedy is becoming SO we'll known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric BitterS
sing the same song of praise. "A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils
Salt Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood.-Wiil drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as we'll as
cure all MaIarial fevers.-For cure of
Headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric BitterS. Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded. Price
SO cents and $l.G0 per bottle at H. I.
Eberle's Drug Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11
Is CONSUMPTION Incurahle.

Read the following: MI. C. H. Morris,
Newark, Ark says: "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physi-
clans pronounced me an lncurable Con-
sumptive. Began taxing DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am now on
my third bottle, and am able to oversee
the work on my farm. 1t is the finest
medicine ever made -
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says
sHad it not been for Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption l would have
died of Lung Troubles. Was given up
by doctors. Am now in best of health.
Try it. Sample bottles free at H. t
Eberle's Drug Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11

THE past year has been remarkable
one in this county, because OF the lew
arrests the few convictions, and, of course,
the few prisoners inearcerated IN the
county jail.-Ieferson Banner.
Now, in all candoy, Mr.. Banner. don't
you honestly think that the election of
Mr.. Bullock bad a great deal to do with
there being fewer arrests and all that sort
OF thing? Was not his success the break
ing up of a system, or, if you please, what
had become a habit Of running every
imaginary offender to the county Jail to
do penance at the expense of the county
for from five to thirty days, and piling up
bills in the way of justices fees and mile
age in numerous cases where not at all
necessary?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11

Salvation Oil is an iDfallible cure for
headache, backache, pain in the side and
limbs, and all rheumatic and neuralgia
affections. 1t relieves pain and extirpates
the disease that causes it.
1t is said of an old physician in PhiIa-
delphia, when called upon to prescibe for
a cough or cold, that be invariably re-
fuses to dose, but recommends his patients
to take DIR. Bulls Congh Syrup.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11
Fred DOugIaSS' wifi.

Washington Special: A few nights ago
Mr.. Douglass was one of the speake (snd
the best one) at the reception given to
O'Connor and Esmonde in Masonic hall
His wit and eloquence never showed more
brightly, and he kept the great audience
in shouts of laug liter and roars of applause
from the moment he began until he closed.
Mr. Douglass told about conversation
that was overheard in a crowd between
two Irishmen after he had made speech
in Ohio.
Said one Irishman: "That was a
mighty phoine speech fer to be made by
a nayger."
"Ah, yes, it was quote phoine; but he
is only half-nayger.'
"Well, if half a nayger can make such
a'speech, and phwat the divil kind of
magnificent speech would whole nayger
make ?"
-. :: In a meeting of Irishmen, mainly to
pay homage to two noted Irishmen, this
story convulsed the audience with laugh
ter, and their applause ran into yells of
delight.
The audience broke loose again when
Mr.. douglass said he had consented to
come to the meeting merely give little
color to the occasion.
But the great point of his speech was
reached when he said, slowly and solemn
ly: "Fitty years ago stood on the same
platform with Daniel O'Connell, the Irish
liberator, on the banks of the Liffey, and
before the vast throng be turned to me
and said: 81 rejoice to grasp by the
hand the black O'Connell of America"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-11

sherman on the Surplus and Tariff.
President Cleveland's tarif-tinkering
message was ably answered by Senator
John Sherman, of Ohio, in the senate of
the United States, last Wednesday. All
of the presidents ine-spun theories of
finance and the great peril before the