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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-09-15

Mr.. G. G. Fletcher, of ward six,
sends us a sheaf of the finest rice
we have seen grown in Grant par
ish. 1t Is safe to say that the rice
industry in this parish will be
something of Importance in a short
while. At present there are at
least fifty of our farmers who raise
their own rice, and the number in
creases every year.
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Notice Of Registration.

ColFAx, La, Aug. IA, 1888.
will be at the following named places
on the days designated, from O'Clock a.
m. to p m, for the purpose of register
ing. Any person wishing to register OF
change their polling place will please meet
me at the appointments, viz:
Ward Collar, Ang. 26th to Sept. Sd.
Ward Ons-fairnount.S Sept 4th and 5th.
Ward Two-Bagdad, Sept. 9Th.
Ward 2-Bruce's Mill. Sept. 9TH and eth.
Ward Two -Tracey's precinct Sept. 10th.
Ward Three-satchers precinct, Sept.
18th and 18th.
Ward Four-Day's Mill, Sept 14th.
Ward Five Union precinct Sept. 18th.
Ward Four Buck elew's store. Sept. 10.
Ward Seyen-Iatt precinct Sept. Goth.
Ward Six-Fredieu's, Sept. 22nd
Ward Seven Montgomery, Sept. cath
and 25th
Ward Six-Johnson's Mill. Oct. Goth.
From the time registration closes at
Montgomery the books will be open at my
residence until October 18th.
They will also be omen at Calfax from
October I'D 10 November Sd. inclusive.
w. b. GARRETT,
Registrar Parish Of Grant.
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Owing to the large increase in
his trade of late, from the union
farmers of Grant parish, Capt
Nash has applied to headquarters
and got on full supply of season.
able goods for this market, which
he is putting down at bottom
notch prices. He has almost any,
thing farmer needs in the way of
goods. In addition to the other
advantages he offers his customers
he will also ship their cotton free
of charge. See his advertisement
in another column.
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Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La,
August -. 1884

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS, La, I
August 81, 1853. {
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of her
intention to make final proof in support
Of her claim, and that said proof win be
made before the judge, or in his absence
the clerk OF the district court, at Colfax.
La, on Saturday, October IL, 1888, viz:
Sarah Ann Sanford.
(widow of s. b. Sandiford.)
who made Home Entry No. 6l96, for the
$ hf OF he or and hf of SO or section 10,
township =. mr. =, west.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of said land. viz: NJ. L. Swat
ford, f. 5. Gray, w. F Logan. w. B. Buck
elew, all of Grant parish Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
sS-pf 81 Register.
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Succession of Needam Walters, deceased.
By virtue of an order and commission to
sell issued of ont of and from the 10th
Judicial District Court, of date of 9th
August, 1888, and to me directed, will
offer for sale at public auction at the late
residence of the deaceased at the usual
sale hours, on
SATURDAY. September Is, 1888,
the following described property to-wit:
The hf of the ne Or and the Sc or of
section 8, :, n, a, ". and ne or and the
n hf of 50 or section z, 3, N, r 4, W, and
the NV or of sw or and sw or of NV or
section s, { 8, n, r 4, W, and the hf of sw
ar section 5, t 8, n, 4, W, containing in
the aggregate six hundred and forty acres,
more or less, it being the property belong
ing to above succession.
Terms of sale-Cash. with benefit of ap
praisement. H. X. WALTERS.
pf-S7 Administrator.
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Fall and Winter Goods (!
A New Stock just Received by
j. TURNER
Pimevflle, La.

who has recently returned from New York
Boston, Cincinnati and other cities, where
he purchased q Large Stock of GOODS
suited to the wants Of his trade, which he
bought at reduced prices and is now Offer
ing at small margin of profit.
The public are invited to call and EXAM
inc his large and we'll selected stock of
DRY GOODS.
consisting of Dress Goods and Trimmings,
Fancy Goods, White Goods. ladies' Cloaks
and Jackets, Jersies. Hosiery, Shawls and
Hoods. BalmOrals, Jeans, Cassimeres and
Flannels, Linseys, Blankets, etc
Mems and Boys Hats. and Ladies' Trim
med Hats.
A large stock of Boys and Mens's CLIO
THING. Special bargains are offered in
Boys and Mems JEANS Clothing, which
were bought at sacrifice.
A fine assortment of Boots and Shoes,
Saddlery, Crockery. Hardware, a roceries.
Plantation Supplies, TRUNKS. Valises,
Towers celebrated "Fish Brand" of Slick.
ers, and FURNITURE.
All Of which were selected in person
with great care, at low figures, and will
be sold at rock bottom prices.
Call and examine for yourselves.
Highest market price paid for Cotton,
Hides snd Beeswax.
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SHERIFF SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court Parish of
Grant La.-No 1894.
w. NJ. Watson VS.. Job B. Eagles.

By virtue of and to satisfy writ of fieri
facias issued and to me directed in the
above numbered and entitled suit. have
seized and will expose to sale, ut public
auction, at the residence on the premises
of the above named defendent, Job. Il.
Eagles, about one and one half miles south
of Montgomery, La. for the benefit of
VIM. G. Wheeler, Syndic Of w. ~ Wat
son, insOlvent, on
SATURDAY. October 10. 1888,
between the hours prescribed by law, the
following described land, being. lying aud
situated ia Grant parish. La. to-wlt:
That part of the south half of section
%, township north, range 5 west, on the
east side of Red river, containing 20S acres,
more or less, together with all the build
ings and improvements and crops thereon.
Seized as the property of the above named
defendant Job b Eagles.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit of
appraisement. j. KEMP, JR.,
s8-pf Sl0 Sheriff.
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Notice Of Final Proof.

LAND OYYIcE AT NEW ORLEANS, La, I
August 9th, 1853.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final. proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the judge. or in his absence the clerk
Of the district court, at Colfax, La, ON Sep
TENDER ~, 1854, viz:
Geo. w. Wainwright,
who made Home Entry No. 677l for the
. If Of NV or and W hf Of ne Or section
", IL, n, r l, east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of. said land, viz: L. d. p.
Lotion. John T. Lewis, R. D. Brown and
Il. J. Maxwell, all of Grant parish, La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER.
anglS-6t pfe7. Register.
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AN EPIDEMIC.
A Violent Form of Cholera Morbus at
Belnap. Iowa, Prostrates the
Whole Community.

Whole Community.
a Plain Statement of the Facts byd
Merchant Of the To,cn.
Last summer we had an epidemic in
this community in the form of cholera
morbus. Nearly every man, woman
and child was FRUSTRATED by it, and it
seemed to be very violent form. We
tried every medicine we had or could
find without relief. / then went to
Ottumwa and Blake, Bruce g. Co.,
wholesale druggists, advised me to take
home Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarhea Remedy / did SO and dis
tributed it, and it gave relief immedi-
ately, it worked like magic. ordered
more of the remedy, and sold it dur
ing the day at my store, and at night
at my home. / sold as much during
the night as did during the day. The
people here cannot say enough in praise
of Chamberlian's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remey.-J. III. HELLwIG,
Merchant, Belnap, Iowa. Sold by Price
e. Lewis, COlfax, La.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant,
Twelfth Judicial District Ccurt.-No. 497
Thomas J. Hickman VS.. His Creditors
Voluntary Surrender.

Thomas ]. Hickman vs.. His Creditors.
Voluntary Surrender.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors
of Thomas J. Hickman of the Parish of
Grant, State aforesaid, that he has this day
filed in the aforesaid court Voluntary
Surrender Of his property for the benefit
of his creditors, which surrender has been
accepted by the Honorable the Court.
aforesaid, aud all legal proceedings against
either the person or the property of said
Thomas j. Hickman has been stayed.
Notice is further given that meeting of
the creditors of 50 i'll Hickman under order
of the said court, will be held by 8. b.
Shackelford. clerk OF the said court and
ex-officio notary public Of the said par
ish, az his Office in the town Of Colfax, par
ish aforesaid, on Thursday. the 4th day Of
October, A. D. 1889, for the purpose of
having the said creditors produce and ex-
plain the several accounts due them re-
spectively. and to vote for and elect .
syndic to administer the property surren-
dercd for the benefit of said creditors.
By order of the court, and given under
my hand and seal of Office ON this the 10Th
day Of August, A. d. 1883.
s. B. SHACKELFORD,
81 Clerk 18th District Court.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish OF
Grant, La.-No. 45l.
VIM. NJ. Watson VS.. His Creditors.

BY virtue of and to satisfy an order of
sale. issued and to me directed, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, will offer for
sale, at public auction, in front Of the
court house door, in the town of Colfax, La :,
between the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, September Is, 1883.
the following described property, of the
succession of VIM. N. Watson, insolvent,
being, lying and situated in the parish of
Grant, La, tO-wit:
LIST. Lot and store, lot /, block "a in the
town of Montgomery between Water street
and the river.
2nd. Lot and store at southwest corner of
block at corner Of Water and Main SITS.
3rd. Lot and store on block east side of
Water street adjoining lot occupied by
old store Mt the corner.
4th. Lot with warehouse thereon ut south
end Of block No. 81.
9Th. Block No. with all the buildings and
improvements thereon.
9Th. One lot 1O0x2OO feet northeast cor
ner of block 8, town IF Montgomery.
And also the following described lands:
LIST East half Of northeast quarter section
twenty-nine, containing eighty acres; north
west quarter of southeast quarter and the
tion twenty -oile. containing eighty acres !;
the northeast quarter of northwest quar-
ter section invent weight. containing forty
acres; and the southeast quarter Of the
southwest quarter Of section twenty-one,
containing forty acres, all in township
eight, north, range 5, west
I'd. Also southwest quarter and south half
Of northwest quarter Of section nine, town.
ship 8, north, range 4, west; containing
two hundred and forty acres. with any and
all buildings and improvements upon any
and all of the aforesaid described pieces OF
parcels of land, NJ we'll as the rights, ways
and privileges thereto belonging or in any
wise thereunto appurtepant.
On the following terms and conditions
to- wit:
First. That the sale be made snbiect TO
the apprsisement ou file in the proceedings
in the matter Of w. NJ. Watson VS.. His
Creditors No. 45l ON the docket of Grant
parish La, made in the inventory taken
under the order Of the court by j. L.
o Qnian, Notary Public.
second. That the purchaser or purchasers
he required to pay one-third Of the pur-
chase price in cash on day of sale, and for
the remainder to execute their or his two
notes for equal amounts. due in one and
two years respectively, and each to bear
eight per centum per annum interest froll
date and both to be secured by vendors
lien and special mortgage in and upon the
property purchased J. KEMP, in,
Aug. ii, 1858. (6t-pf $21.O0) Sheriff.
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Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OFyIcE AT NArcHrrocHEs. Ia, !
August 14th lSSS.

LAND OFgIcE AT NATcHrrocHEs. Ia,
August l4th isSs.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his in
tenti0n to make final proof in support Of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the judge, or his absence the clerk
Of the district court, ct Colfax, La, on
October LIST. 1886, viz:
Jesse ID. Bell,
who made Home Entry No. 2088. for the q
hf Of ne or and hf Of sw Or section rs,
tx. n, 5, ", Louisiana meridian.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove hia continuous residence upon, ard
cultivation of, said land, viz: f. NJ Sharp,
z. T. alker, Patrick Smith aud Henry
Rustic, all Of Grant parish. La.
WILLIS HOLMES,
augl5-6t pr 81 Register.
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Mrs. Leila Walter, of Winnsboro,
writes: al have been suffering for the
past six months with headache, slow
fevers and weakness, loss of appetite
aud flesh. I have tried medicine from
several doctors, but to no avail. At
last l heard of Cotton Patch Bitters
and concluded to try them. One bot
tie has benefited me so much that l
must thank the company for their great
medicine. For sale by j. H. McNeely,
COlfax.
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SHERIFF SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court Parish Of
Grant La-No. 1884.
W. NJ. Watson VS.. Job b. Eagles.

By virtue Of and to satisfy writ Of ieri
facias issued aud to me directed in the
above numbered and entitled suit, have
seized and will expose to sale, at public
auction, at the residence on the premises
of the above defendant, Job B.. Eagles,
about one and one half miles south Of
Montgomery, La, for the benefit OF VIM.
G. Wheeler. Syndic of w. n. Watson, in
solvent, on
SATURDAY, September 20, 1888.
between the hours prescribed by law, the
following rrrs'nal property, to-~it:
Cine nlare AID colt, one two epr-old Ally.
three cows ard calves, one OK broke. one
steer unbroke. one three -year-old heiffer.
Seized ms the property If the above named
defendant. Job B. Fag es.
Terms of sale-Casli, with the benefit of
appraisement. J. KEMP, JR.,
s7-pf Sc. sheriff.
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NOT ICE.

Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Eliza
beth Mcknight, administrator of the sue
cession of Howard Mcknight, deceased,
has this day filed in my Office a provisi onai
account Of the debts of said succession,
and same will be duly homologated unless
opposition is fled thereto within ten days.
8. b. SHACKELFORD,
Clerk District Court.
Colfax, La, Aug. 6, 1898.
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SHERIFF SALE.
W. NJ. Watson VS. Mrs. Tobitha Taylor.

w. ID. Watson VS. Mrs. Tobitha Taylor.
~. -
BY virtue of and to satisfy writ of fieri
fAcias issued out of the 18th judicial dis
trict court, parish of Grant, La, and 10
me directed in the above numbered and
styled suit have seized, and will expose
TO sale at public auction, in front Of the
court house door, in the town of Colfax,
La, between the hours prescribed by law,
ON
SATURDAY, October 20. 1889,
the following property, being, lying, and
sftuated in the parish Of Grant, La. to-wit:
An undivided half interest in q certain
tract Of Land formerly part of the Lestin
Frudhomme Plantation, bounded as fol-
flows: Beginning on tho east bank of Red
rlver at pecan tree near the Old Prud-
homme Gin House and running thence
north S2} degrees east to the NV corner OF
tue sw or of sw fractional quarter, section
z, township 3, 5, W, thence east to the
western boundary Of the August Langlois
claim, Thence south. 1224 degrees west to
boundary lot No. 4, section 16, township
D, n 5, thence to the west and south
around said lot No. to the bank of Red
river, containing seventy acres. more or
less.
I'd. Lot No. of section 16. township 8,
n IS, W, containing forty-three acres, more
or less. 1.e..N
Sd. ThatIpart Of the Spanish Grant Pat
ented to August Langlois lying in section
z, township 8, 5. W, containing one
hundred and so acres, more or less, together
with an undivided half interest in all the
buildings and improvements thereon.
Seized as the property of the above de-
fendant for the benefit of VIM. q. Wheeler
Syndic tor the Creditors of w. n. Watson,
Insolvent.
Terms-f,ash. with benefit of appraise-
ment. J. KEMP, JR..
sis PIT $14. Sheriff.
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NOTICE.
Succession of Isaac Williams. deceased.

In pursuance of an order of court to me
directed and given September S, 1888, 1
will sell. on
SATURDAY, September %, 1889,
at the court house door in the town of
Colfax, La, between the hours prescribed
by law, the following described property
of the late Isaac Williams deceased. Wis
Three oxen, l two-yesr-old heifer, 9
hogs (moTe or less) on range, with mark
and brand. 2 horses, wagon and ma terial
for repairing, old buggy, and house fur
niture as per inventory, pistol and fifty
barrels of corn, more or less.
Terms-All sums less than five dollars
cash in hand, five dollars and upwards,
note with approved security with per
cent interest from date for sixty days from
sale. Property to be sold with benefit OF
appraisement. A. L. GROW,
sl5 pr "a Administrator.
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NOTICE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.

State OF Oulslana, Parish of GRANT.
Succession of Phyllis wilkins, deceased.
Whereas Reason wilkins has this day
made application to this court to he ap-
pointed administrator of the succession of
Phyllis Wilkins. Notice is hereby given
to all whom it doth or may concern to show
cause within ten days from the notice here
Of why the same should not be granted.
Witness the honorables w. +. Blackman
and A. V. Coco. judges of said cou:, this
23d day Of August, 1893.
S. B. SHACKETFORD,
aug-25 Clerk District Court.
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For Sale or Trade.

The undersigned has from 10000 to
200 feet OF all kinds of seasoned Pine
Lumber ON hand at the Star Mill, fonr
miles north of Colfax, which he will sell
low down for cash, or trade for stock.
aug 4-SS-tf SAM JOHNSON.
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Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing De-
tween L. b. Price and j. P. Lewis under
the firm name and style of Price & Lewis
is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Mr.. J. p. Lewis alone will pay all debts
OF said partnership and to whom all debts
and accounts are payable.
L. B. PRICE
Colfax, La, Sept |, 1885, j. p. LEWIS.
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Our urbane and good looking
friend L. b. Price has been en-
ployed as clerk in the store of G.
H. Teal, where he viii be pleased
to have his old patrons give him
a call.
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The unexpected and unusual rise
of the last few days has given Red
river shippers q most acceptable
aad appreciated advantage in the
matter of cheap freights.
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NOTICE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.
Twelfth Judicial District Court-No AZ,

In the succession of w. M. Watson va.
His Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that VIM. q.
Wheeler, Syndic, has this dav filed his
first provisional account in the matter of
w. NJ. Watson VS.. His Creditors and un
lass opposition is hled within ten DAYS
from the date hereof, the same will be
homologated.
Witness the Hons. w. f. Blackman and
A. V. Coco, Judges of said court, this 18th
day of September 1885,
8. B. SHACKELFORD,
pr So Clerk District Court.
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Mr.. Ed. Dunn and wife, of Match
itoches parish, opposite Montgom-
cry, have been on a visit to DR..
N. A. Dunn, of our town.
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The measels have taken a new
start in Colfax during the past
week, and there are now eight cases
on hand.
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Or. w. q. Buckelew,
Iatt p, O., Grant Parish, L

lHCI = o., OIdHC fHrIBu, La
He is also Agent for Prow's Celebrated
Patent Bed Springs No. 3l5,546.
Good Pictures taken. Medical services
rendered at any aud all hours, a. he is al
ways we'll supplied with full assortmant
of Medicines, etc. au4-6m
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10 CALS DOT s.
Turn out to-day and let us have
Blanchard delegates.
Miss Matte Carnahan, of De-
Loaches Bluff, is visiting relatives
in Colfax.

See the double column list OF
schools and teachers elsewhere in
this issue Of the CHRONICLE.
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The question that bothers Colfax
base ballists is, what has become
of the Uchee base ball club.
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Mrs. Josie G. Thorpe will begin
the autumn term of the Colfax
Private school on Monday 18th in
slant. Ia
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No use..talking of Cheap
Goods.

Any one wanting to buy Cheap Goods
or to purchase or rent Cheap Lands on
latt Lake, Black Greek, Fish Creek or Sad
Gle Bayou, should apply to
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For Sale

Sixty head of beeves from 81 to Al years
old. j. F. SHAW, JR.,
s8-2m. Montgomery, La.
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NOTICE.,
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.

IN JIG nu8tC6l OF tne sucC668fOn OF mos. u
Lowe and his wife. Elizabeth Shaw,
deceased
Notice in hereby given that George r.
Howard, administrator of the succession
of Thos. J. Lowe and his wife Elizabeth
SHAW, decd, has this day fled his final
account of his administration. Notice is
hereby given that unless the same is OPP
posed within ten days from the publication
hereof the same will be approved and the
administrators bond cancelled, and he b.
discharged from all responsibility.
Witness the Hons. w. +. Blackman and
A. v. Coco, Judges of said court, this Au-
gust 9th, 1853.
s. B. SHACKELFORD, Clerk.
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The following list of the schools granted and taught
parish Sept 3d. with the date when granted salary
teachers IAN
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-09-15

There two three schools colored
wards in 9TH ward and other reports
the secreary's hands.
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SUCCESSION SALE.

Twelfth Judicial District Court. Parish of
Grant, Louisiana No.