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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

lATT La, July H. 1sS8.
Editor Celfar Chronicle:
There is nothing now or strange in
this section. The dry weather seems
be helping our people to get out of the
grass. Cotton has good weed, and
is now making forms very fast. Corn
is firing badly, and fodder will he about
ruined by the time by the time the
corn is ripe enough to pull fodder.
The prospect for plenty Of corn, peas,
potatoes and fat hogs is good. There
is very little sickness, except a few
cases of whooping cough. The spirit
of improvement has been dull here
abouts, but it is beginning to revive,
except among such as object to the
hum of the saw because it browns the
noise of the French harp, which is all
the 60 in this section. We have some
people who would rather clamp \
French harp in both hands, saw it
across their mouths, shake every hair
in their head, and exert every muscle
in their bodies, all for nothing, except
for people to see and hear them, than
to do honest work and have a saw mill
given to them. 1. NOTICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

"Rigolette," q correspondent of
the Alexandria Town Talk, makes
agrand expiring kick and let's off his
pent up bile in the last issue of that
paper. We would pay no attention
to his splenetic efusion were it not
that he does wrong to our police
jury and the deserving young man
they have elected as secretary and
legal adviser. Our old police jury
paid $l65 last year for the very
Same services they now get for
1924. Rigolette was well satisfied
with the arrangement last year, but
as his OK has been gored this year,
although the parish saves $41 an
nually, it is an Outrage" upon his
rights!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
Notice of Final Proof.
LAND Orr1oE AT NEW ORLEANS, La.
lima 9Th 1879

LAND OyyIoE AT NEW ORLEAns, La. |
June 5th, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to mako final proof in support of bis
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the judge, or in his absence the cl' rk
of the district court, at Colfax. La, on July
27th, 1883, viz: Homestead Entry No. 7457.
William b. Buckelew,
for the east half of northwest quarter and
southwest quarter Of northeast quarter and
northwest quarter of southeast quarter
section %. township q, north, range 2, west,
Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of. said land, viz: Samuel
Waits, Mathew Nugent, Stephen A. Neal.
Mathew Corbit, all of Grant parish, La
THOMAS J. BUTLER.
june9-6t pfe7. Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Mr.. Harvey Williamson comes to
the front this week with q story
about rooster that was drowned
until it was stiff and stark dead,
and thrown away, coming to life
again and now Growing as lively
as any chick in his yard. Mr.. Hi
ram Williamson vouches for the
truth of the story, and says he
fished the rooster out of the cistern
with fish hook.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
BERTRAND. VIM Phi. La, July 10, 1889

BERTRAND. VIM Phi, La, July TO- 1888.
Editor Collar Chronicle:
Crops are badly in the grass, hut for
the past few day we have had a chance
to do some good in killing grass. Corn
is very good, but has been injured some
by the rains. The potato crop is cx-
cellent. The mast | fear has been in :
jured, as whiteoak and postoak have
something that resembles rust. Cot
ton is shedding its leaves badly in
many places. RedOak aud pinoak and
beach bid fair to make good crop of
mast, and l believe there will be- suffi-
cient to make good porkers, as hogs
are now in fine condition. The range
for cattle and horses is as good as
ever saw ut this season of the year.
People generally are in good spirits,
and if We can have little more dry
weather we will be up with our work.
"Keno" need not boast about his fine
fishing grounds, for we can catch plen-
ty of the finest kind of fish. fear his
fishing grounds are like his cotton
blooms in April. meant what said
and it he doubts my statement he can
come up and l will prove it by any of
my neighbors. Why, sir, we had a
cotton picking in this neighborhood in
March, and then did not get all Of the
cotton picked. KenO's Fishville coun-
try is long ways behind ours for open
cotton, aud for fine fish and big ones.
have heard some say they had to get
behind tree to bait their hooks to
keep the trout from getting their bait
before they could put il on the hook.
This il only hearsay with me, aud
give it to you as ] got it. We have a
fine country for raising stock, and it is
also excellent for farming, but we can
excuse Keno for his ignorance about it,
as he is no farmer. Come again, Keno,
but give us your real name, SO we may
know who you are. Good bye, friend
Keno, for this time. Wishing the
CHRONICLE success, will close by
promising to write something about the
farmers union soon. Respectfully,
C. r. NUGENr.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Our popular old-time friend and
and fellow-citisen, r. B. Williams,
who is now a resident of Natchito-
ches parish, at his famous Highdi
place opposite Montgomery, spent
couple of days in Colfax this
week. He is the same urbane and
hearty gentleman so well known to
all in the days of yors.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
Confederate Veteran Association
Of Central Louisiana.

Pursuant to call the executive COM
mittee of the Confederate Veterans As
sociation Of Central Louisiana, met in
Natchitoclles, on Saturday, June 8,
1888, Maj. H. v. Mccain, of Montgom-
cry presiding, and Will H. Tunnard
acting as secretary. Winn, Red River,
Grant and Natchitoches, represented.
Letter from Mr.. w. A. Strong read
urging the selection of Winfield as
the place for the annual re- union. A
similar letter also received from Cou-
shatta, with the request to select that
town. Robeline was also mentioned.
They finally selected Robeline as more
central and accessible by rail and af-
fording ample accommodations. We'd
nesday, August l. 1883, was selected as
the date for the reunion.
On motion the following committee
was appointed on arrangements: Mr..
A. v. Carter, chairman, Hon. w. A.
Ponder, Messsrs. j. H. Hill, j. II. Cald-
well, E. Keegan, C. j. Smith, Mayor L.
Daniels.
Said committee is duly authorized to
appoint all necessary subcommittee
to make the detailed arrangements for
the re union.
1t was moved and seconded that the
Democratic Review publish these pro-
ceedings, and request the following
journals to copy the same CONSTANTS
Citizen, WINFIELD Sentinel, Colfaz
CHRONICLE. Winn Democrat. Sabine
SowthroS and Robeline Reporter, and
that the press of the State favorably
mention the reunion.
On motion w. H. Tunnard was APP
pointed to draft q constitution and
suitable bylaws for the government
of the association and submit same fol-
adoption.
The committee adjourned, subject t.
call.
H. ". MCCAIN. President.
w. H. TUNNARD, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

LAND OFr1cE AT New OaLEANs, La,
July IL, 1hs1.

LAND OFr1cE AT New OaLEANs, La. I
July ~, Lass.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
male before the judge, or in his absence
the clerk of the district court, at Cclfax.
La, on Saturday. Sept. 1, 1889, viz:
Green Berry Hennegan.
who made Home Entry No. 6O56, for the
southeast quarter of the southeast quarter
of section "a, township north. range 2
west, Louisi ma meridian.
He names the following witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation Of said land, viz: Norvell L.
Robertson, Cary Lee Eobertson, Shelby D.
Cooper. Joshua Kemp, ST., all Of Grant
parish. La. THOMASJ. BUTLER,
jy21-pf$7 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Some Of our young ladies took
the matter in hand this week to
raise funds to supply a new set OF
benches for the Colfax church, and
they succeeded very handsomely
in their laudsbls undertaking.
Nearly every one they approached
subscribed something, and in a
short while the unsightly broken
affairs that have served to make
our congregation uncomfortable
will be replaced by more credita-
BILE array of seats.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

The survivors of the late war
will be royalty entertained by the
hospitable citizens of Robeline on
the LIST of August Of course,
there will be q large attendance
from ell parts of the country, and
we are assured that the people of
that good town will have every
preparation perfected to properly
meet the wishes and wants of the
hundreds expected.-Ex.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
AN EPIDEMIC.
A Violent Form of Cholera Morbus at
Belnap, Iowa, Prostrates the
Whole Community.

n ft0en St0tement OF the F0ctS on q
Merchant Of the 1'0,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. l then went to
Ottumwa and Blake, Bruce & Co.,
wholesale druggists, advised me to take
home Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarhea Remedy l 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 az much during
the night as did during the day. The
people here cannot say enough in praise
Of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh9a Remey.--J. H. HELLwIG,
Merchant, Bclnap, Iowa. Sold by Price
& Lewis, Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used when children
are emitting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once it produces natural,
quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes as
"bright as button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste. 1t sOothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, re-
lieves wind, regulates the bowels, and
is the best known remedy for diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other
causes, Twenty five cents a bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

The remains of the late Capt. j.
G. P. Hooe, who died in Baton
Rouge two weeks ago from the eff
fects of an overdose of morphine,
taken to relieve internal pains, were
brought to Rapides station by the
T. & P. railroad, and inferred in
the family burying ground on Ash
land plantation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
Mr.. c. II. Teal has one of tn

Mr.. G. FL. Teal has one of the
latest improved mowers, and as il
was drawn through our streets on
yesterday by two horses, cutting the
weeds down in even wide swards,
it was viewed with attention and
interest by many who had never
seen such a machine in operation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Grapes and muscsdines by the
million load the vines in the woods
of this region.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

"Forty days of rain" have abso-
lutely been fulfilled this year, and
now, since the time is up and the
cotton crop still looks we'll and bids
fair to 'smake'' considerable, let us
hope the fears of it's total ruin are
altogether without foundation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
Notice of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORIxANs, LA I
June 18th, lH88.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his in
tention 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 tho district court, at Colfax, La, on
August LIST. 1885, viz: Homo Entry No. 640l.
William s. Carr,
for the west half of northwest quarter Sec
ton 8, township 6, north, range 2. west,
1 ouisiana meridian.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove his continuous residence uPon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz: H. D. Prn-
EFT, w. B. Davis, j. Blair and George Fu-
tell, all of Grant parish, La.
THOMAS ]. BUTLER,
june23-6t pr E.. Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

A sure path to success, Is to use
Cheatham's Chill Tonic and being
cured of chills and fever, so you will
be able to work. Try u bottle. Guar
anteed. Sold by A. A. Dean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Mr.. A. A. Dean handed in the
first boil of open cotton for the
season July 10Th. 1t was grown
on his place at Paramount. Mr.. A.
w. Lewis also sent in an open boil
pulled the same day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

We were pleased to catch a
glimpse of Miss Ella Grayson a
few days since, who has been pay
ing short visit to her many friends
in Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Mr.. Andrew Thorpe has just fin
ished his neat little law Office, and
now has the most cosy and tasty
appointments Of any attorney in
town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

"The Lord helps those that help
Themselves" Act on this theory and
rub on little of "Hunt's Cure" and
see how quick it will cure itch, ring
worm, letter or any other skin disease
you are troubled with. Sold BY A. A..
Dean
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Mr.. ]. V. LeSags was called sud-
denly to Baton Rouge on Tuesday
last to attend the bedside of his
brother, who is said to be at the
point of death from consumption.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

A picnic and fish-fry was In
dulge1 in by number of our citi-
zens on Wednesday, and at night
the young folks prolonged the fun
and pleasure of the day by dance
at the court house.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Rev. j. /. Hoffpauir preached in
Colfax on last Sunday and an
nounced that from this time forward
his appointments will be on the
fourth Sunday of each month.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
LOCAL DOTS

Base ball every Sunday is the
way our young men desecrate the
Sabbath.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Commercial Traveller H. Mitch
ell, representing the house of
Flash Preston & Co., accompanied
by his wife and daughter, spent
three days in Colfax this week as
the guest of Mr.. j. HI. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

The general health of the peo-
pie throughout Grant parish is
said to be better this summer than
it has been for years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

A fine line of seersuckers and
other dress goods, fine low quarter
shoes, slippers, ETC., are being sold
at closing out figures by j. d. Nc
Nicely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Flour direct from st. Louis
quick sales and small profts-at j.
II. McNeely's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

A shower of rain and small
hurricane of wind visited Colfax
three afternoons in succession this
uAak
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Cheatham's Chill Tonic, chest in the
world" No pOisons. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by A. A. Dean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21

Pine Knot Notice.
hereby forbid any person cutting or
hauling pine knots or wood on sections 10
and 70 adjoining my saw mill.
SAM JOHNSON.
Villas, La, June %. 1883. If.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-07-21
SHERIFF SALE.

Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish Q
Grant, La--No. 2O6.
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MARK.
Swallow
Fork
in each
ear
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-07
CENTRAL HARRlSON,S DAY.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. General Harri-
son passed the afternoon quietly at home.
About o'clock he went out for walk,
the weather being chilly but bracing. Re-
turning at four he found bundle of tele-
grams awaiting him from all parts of the
country They gave him estimates of an
encouraging character of California. New
York, Connecticut and a large number
from points in Indiana assuring him of
heavy gains. While manifesting interest
liz the contents and assurances brought by
the kilograms the General is by all odds
the coolest person about the household
Numerous correspondents have called
seeking to talk with him, but to all he
sends a polite declination.
His house tonight will be as strictly pri-
vate as any other citizens, his friends hav-
ing arranged to receive returns in the city
and wire them out to him. He is sending
no replies to his many kilograms, nor is 1t
likely he Will give out for publication to-
night any of the kilograms he may receive
at later hour. The Associated Press
correspondent had a pleasant chat with
him this evening with his little
grandson on his knees. He manifested not
the slightest uneasiness. worriment or ex-
element. The same may be said of Mrs.
Harrison, who goes about her household
duties as usual occasionally entering the
library and reading the kilograms
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-07
ASSASSlNiTEO ON A CHICAGO
CTDEET can


CHICAGO, Nov. drank Day, youpg
Canadian, was stabbed and killed at the
corner Of Clark aud johnson streets. at
midnight, By an unknown man, who -
still. at large Day. with two friends
was on his way 10 the Polk street
depot Just before they reached
Jackson street they we're met By
another party Of three, all more or less
intoxicated As they passed the stranger.
SHOUTED "Hurrah FOR Cleveland Day
turned around and shouted back "a
spirit Of fun;
What's the matter With HsFrisoni"
The strangers Immediately assaulted
him and several blows we're struck a
moment later one Of the strangers plunz
ed dirk knife into Days bEeas. and
the latter sunk 20 the pavement
with groan The assassin
aud one Of his companions started OF on 3
run, bui the other remained Standing on
the spot overcome by the horror Of the
act Days friends seized and held i'm
untii al officer came. lie proved q Be
William H. Warder, 40 engineer IA
the government building War1er
pretended vhea questiO0s1 ~
xarding the affair 20 be drunk AID
declared that be knew nothing abou; g.
He even asserted tat he cd not kcoT wso
the men were that werc With bIlo- The
decsased was = years old. unmarried ard
had been only SIX month. IA this cosstFT-
his people live q. Ioronto.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-07
THE AQUEDUCT INVESTIGATION.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6-Henry Laycock,
brlcklayer of twenty-three years expert
ence, was the first witness examined by
the aqueduct court of inquiry. He con-
firmed the testimony Of previous witnesses
IN respect 10 defective packing, but did not
agree with them that the brickwork was
not uniformly good. Witness said be was
sometimes L. ken away from the work by
the foreman and another man put in his
place because he refused to slight his
work. At such times when he returned he
found that the keys had been laid with
TWO dry courSeS-that is, one course of
brick was laid in mortar. as usual, and in
the other two the bricks were simply laid
on top without any other motar than the
coat spread on top of the whole. The
largest spaces left without packing
of which witness had any knowledge were
II to IA feet long by d feet in
height. in width these voids often in
clnded not only the area over the key, but
much OF that on either side well down the
arch. He said the sub-contractor. Emery,
was much more particular about the pack
ingin the day than at night Witness did
not know why unless it was that there was
less liability to detection.
Michael Dorsey, bricklayer, the second
witness, was not indiscriminate in his con-
demnation, testifying that the brick work
""o ohi LII my oooi, cttb tudO TIC idU seen
mighty bad packing, some spaces ten feet
square being left vacant.
Denis Wren, a packer, testified that Lu-
cas- habltually gave orders TO do bad work,
and witness thought Lucas got money
from the contractors, though he had no
personal knowledge of this.
Frank Bugden, brisklayer, testified that
the brick work was good and that the
packing was bad. Three men left at
night TO pack given void which should
have furnished constant. work for four
days, would have it all completed the next
morning. 1t could nos have been honestly
done.
James Lanihan, stonemason, worked at
his trade III the tunnel and also served as a
government Inspector. All the work done
under his supervision was well done so far
as he knew, and it was not possible that
many voids could have been left without his
knowledge. Once when witness was an in
spector Contractor Brennan babe him good
by, shook hands with him and left bill in
his hand. brennan departing for New
FORK. Witness took the money to
the light and found it to be ten
dollar bill. He followed Brennan out of
the tunnel and tried to give it back, but
Brennan pretended it was for overwork
and refused to receive it, Thereupon the
witness expended the money for buckets
and other things required in the work.
In reply to Lieut.. Townsend, he said the
questioner was very rigid in his inspec-
ton, and that he usually came to the tun-
mel twite a week. He volunteered the
statement that workmen were not inform
ed in advance when the lieutenant was
coming.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-07
JOYOUS INDIANIANS.
The News Sent by the New York Sun That
Cleveland has Lost the Empire State.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. ell p. m.-For an
hour or more there has been a season of
gloom over apartments occupied by the
Republican state central committee.
which was only ended by the receipt of
the New York Suns telegram to its cor
respondent here that Cleveland had been
defeated in the empire state. Only few of
the drawer spirits had maintained
their faith in Republican success there
Just as this WAS received the first precinct
in Indianapolis reported from the twenty
fourth ward. a Democratic stronghold,
showing a gain of 10 for Harrison. At
this the crowd which had stood patiently
since : o'clock and had increased con-
stantly all the time was inspired
to renewed enjoyment OF the sit
uatioa and the tumult was very
great. The proportion of gain showed by
the first ten precincts in indianapolis, II
uniform over the state would just about
wipe out Cleveland's plurality of 6.53i in
=. indicating degree OF closencss that is
very uncomfortable TO the politicians.