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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-08-16
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LONG LIVE The CONSTITUTION"
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The Peoples Contribution.

Mrs. b. +. Smith, Cottonwood, TeXas.-Check
received for $3.50, prize in presidential contest.
Thanking you for the same, remain, etc.
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Mrs. NJ X. Williams, Groesbeck, Texas.-Many
thanks Tor check for $3.50 my part of the $500
prize offered in the presidential contest. Thanks
for your congratulations and may peace and pros
perity ever abide with The Constitution.
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Notice.

NoTE-Letters written on both sides of the paper
cannot be printed
Notice.
Will the correspondents of this column please
address their letters tie $50 CORTLAND avenue,
and not 400. This is the new number of my
house, and all letters must be addressed TO No.
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A. j. Shumate, Prosperity w. Val hereby ac-
knowledge the receipt of q check for $780, my part
of the $500 prize in the presidential contest. I
most sincerely thank you for your libera1ty. The
Constitution never does anything by halves.
Hurrah for Cleve and Steve and the Constitution.
Let the blows fall thick and fast on Benny and his
force bill.
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Notice.

VIII our correspondents direct all letters
TO this department from this date until the
LIST of September, 10 Lexington, Ga. VIII
be absent from the city all of the month of
August, but will receive all letters sent to
the above address.
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Read and Remember.

We cannot advertise in this department
Several letters have been received this week
offering articles and mentioning fixed price; ;
we leave out all such letters; do not object TO
simple exchanges, but other offers will be left
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r. II. Saunders, Cloopus, Va-My watch drawn
in the presidential nomination contest came III
due time. Undoubtedly it is beauty. can assure
you am more than pleased with it, and it is the
wonder OF all who see 1t that you can afford to
give away such nice and valuable presents. The
Constitution is, and ever will be, my favorite
paper.
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Rufus Allen Union. Ga.--Your handsome silver
watch given for guess in the presidential nomin-
alton contest, was received July 18th. Please &c
cept my thanks for it; / appreciate it very highly
indeed. | wish that all your subscribers could
have been as Fortunate ] am regular subscriber
My wife, or !, have subscribed every year for
eight years. regard it as one of the best pa
pers / ever saw. My entire family esteem it high
". Allow Inc to reiterate my thanks for my nice
watch. Success to your valuable paper.
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Mrs. NJ. y. Barnwell Charlott's Harbor,
Fla.-My letter to the Woman's Kingdom has
ing desire to come to our delightful climate
for their health. 1 think it would benefit all
suffering people. especially those suffering
Now | am perfectly well. ! cannot take but
one, but will get homes for as many as I can.
oh, how l wish to help all humanity, and
do believe all the suffering will be relieved in
some way in this lovely climate. Thanks to
all your offers. Any one wishing information
| can in regard to south Florida as far rs l
know.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
Registration Notice.

Iwih be at the following places, on the
dates specified, for the purpose OF register,
inc all voters who have not registered, anu
those wishing to change their voting pre-
cincts: ao.,
At Colfax, from Monday, August ssth'
until Saturday. September Sd
Symmetrical, September 9Th and oth.
Montgomery, Thursday and Friday o'n
and 9th of September. -.
Iatt Church. September l2th and l3tn'
Buckelew's Store, Sept. 18th and l5tn;
At my residence in ward four. Friday
and Saturday, Sept. 10Th and 18th.
Christian Hope Church, Monday ana
Tuesday, September 10th and goth.
Pine Hill, Sept. 22d and 23d.
Cottonburg, Sept 26th and 9th.
Tracey's, Sept. 2Sth and s9th-
Bruce's Mill, Monday and Tuesday, Oc-
tober Sd and 4th.
Bartlad, October 5th and 9th.
Paramount, October 9TH and sth.
will then be at Colfax from Mon'la". Oc-
toLer 10th, until Saturday, NV. 5, 1897.
Keep in mind the days and coma ont
and resist.r. -
II. E. SWAEFORD,
Assessor and Reg. Grant Ph, La.
Celfax La, Aug. "a, 1892.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
MARRIED.

CREED-STUCKEY-At the Metho-
dist church in Boyce, La, on Wednesday
evening, Sept. Z, 1892, Mr.. John J. Creed
to Miss M. A. Stuckey, Rev. I. G. Hocutt
officiating.
The attendance at the church was very
large. After the ceremony the guests
wendell their way to the residence of the
brides mother where delicious refresh
ments were served. The happy couple
left on Thursday morning for their future
home, Dallas, Texas.
GRESHAM the home Of
the brides father, Mr.. p. E. Grisham
Gaars Mill, La. Sept. LIST 1892 Miss Mary
E. Grisham to Mr.. Aurelius Smith.
Mr.. Smith is we'll known to large cir
Gle of friends in Grant parish, who will
Join the CHRONICLE in wishing him and
his accomplished bride unlimited hap
piness and success.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

Major McCain's figures seem to
hurt Bro. Brian somewhere, and he
frantically exclaims that he will
take sugar in hls'n at Sc q pound,
also box of bacon at 83c. All the
same, we will bet him brand new
hat the Major will duplicate the
the bill just as published, and, in
spite of the 2-cent jump in bacon
this summer, make a clear cent
percent profit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
Strength and Health.

If you are not feeling strong and
herlthy, try Electric Bitters. If "La
Grippe" has left you weak and weary,
use Electric Bitters. This remedy acts
directly on Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys, gently aiding those organs to
perform their functions. If You are
afflicted with Sick Headache, you will
fnd speedy aud permanent relief by
taking Electric Bitters. One trial will
convince you that this is the remedy
you need. Large bottles only Soc. al
G. c. Nash's Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

An interesting series of services
we're held in the Colfax M. E.
church this week, by Revs. F. G.
Hocutt and George Jackson, be-
ginning last Saturday night and
closing Thursday night. On Sun
day, Sept. 25th, Mr.. Hocutt will
be with us again, at which time
communion services will. be held,
and it is earnestly desired that all
members Of the church attend, as
the services are to be interesting in
several particulars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

We made a trip to Alexandria
and returned on Wednesday, and
found everybody hopeful, but the
complaint of tight money was
heard on all sides. Politics are
warming up, and Mr.. Hunters
friends are loud in their denuncia-
ton of the unfair advantage they
claim Mr.. Blanchard has been CIV
en- in the congressional race.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
Consolidated
Notice of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE AT NAToHITOcHES, LA.
August 10, 1892
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing Lamed settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof In support
of his claim, aud that said proof will be
made before the Clerk Of District Court at
Colfax, on Monday, October I'll, 1892, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 3439,
Joseph Rodgers.
for the west half of the southwest quarter,
and west half of the northwest quarter, OF
section "a, township north. range west,
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: George Flet-
cher, Jesse Fletcher, Farnk Jackson, and
Stephen A. Bedgood, all of Montgomery,
Grant parish, La.
Homestead Entry No. 1929,
Stephen A. Bedgood,
fer the southwest quarter Of the north.
east quarter. and the southeast quarter Of
the northwest quarter, and the west hall
of the southeast quarter, section IA, town
ship north, range west
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of sid land, viz: GeorEt
Fletcher, Jesse Fletcher. Frank jackson
and Joseph Rogers, all of Montgomery
postoffice, Grant parish, La.
sl7 L. DUPLEX, Register.
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NOTICE.


COLFAX, Id, aug %, io9@'
Notice is hereby given that the Assess
ment Roll for the year 1892, is now on file
in my Office and the taxes for the year 1892
are now One. and the taxes on movable
property will become delinquent on the
list DAY of the calendar mouth next succeed
ing the fling OF the rolls and the taxes on
immovab!e property will become delin.
quent on the 3lst day of December, 1882.
Now therefore al persons are notified to
pay same and save cost, @. ID. KEMP.
Sheriff and Ex-office Tax Collector, Grant
Parish. Ia.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
What is the object of the third

What is the object of the third
party movement 1t is certainly
in the interest of one of the great
national parties, the Democrat or
the Republican. It is clear that
we will either have a Democrat or
a Republican president. 1t is i'm
possible to elect a third party man
for president We should, by all
means, observe party lines. If a
ticket is nominated and elected on
a regular Democratic ticket every
officer ON that ticket should sup
port it,-Richland Beacon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
loEFICIAL.1
LIST OF JURORS

Drawn to Serve at the Term Of the District
Court to be Held on the 10th Day
Of September. A. D. 1892.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, I
PARISH OF GRANT.
Re il known and membered, That wo
the undersigned Jury Commissioners Of
the parish eff Grant, Only appointed and
ouaiifcd according to law, met this l4tls
day of July, A. II. 1891, in the clerks Of
fee. in the court house at Colfas, Grant
parish, Louisiana, to draw jury to serve
at the next term of the District Court, to
be holden on the third Monday of SePten-
Der. A. d. 1892, it being the 18th cay OF
September, 1892.
The Clerk of the District Court, W. l..
Shackelferd then furnished the jury COM
missioners with n list of the jury who had
served at the last term of the district
court, when the jury commissioners with
the assistance of the clerk of the district
court and ex-oficio a member of the Jury
commissioners, proceeded to open the gen
eral venire box, and, after revising the
same by striking from the list aud taking
from the box all those who had served as
Jurors at the last term of the court, re-
moved from the parish, died, etc, then
proceeded to replace u like number OF
names in the general venire box, taken
from the registration and pCH books OF
said parish, 80 as to supplement the npm-
Der Of names taken from the general We
nire box to its original number, three
hundred, when H, G.. GooIwyn drew from
| the general venite box, in the presence OF
the Jury commissioners, one at n time. the
| following City names to serve for the first
week at said term CT the district court:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
Summer Excursion Tickets.

Summer Excursion Tickets.
Summer excursion tickets via the
Texas & Pacific railway are now on
sale to all the Tourist points in the
United States and Canada. For
rates and full particulars, call on or
address your nearest ticket agent,
OF CASTOR MEsLIER,
Gent Pass. and Ticket Ag't,
Dallas, Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

MIR. Roberts, the good looking
brother of our good looking attor-
new of that name, has been visiting
in Colfax for several days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

The above eighty names were written on
separate pieces of paper. and by the jury
commissioners together with the clerk of
the court, the first fifty names were placed
in Q Q. parate envelope, and sealed. and
endorsed on the same. Jurors drawn for
the first week of the aepte mber term of
the district court, commencing on the 18th
day Of September, 1892, and the last thirty
names we're also placed in separate en-
velope and sealed, and endorsed, "Jurors
drawn for the second week of the Sep
tember term Of the district court" and
tue said envelopes wero placed in the jury
box, the jury box sealed, locked and placed
in the custody of ". l.. Shacdeliord. clerk
of the district court, for use at tie sep
tembeY term, 1892, of said court.
The said W. L. Shaekelford, clerk of the
district court, did then aud there. in our
presence keep . process verbal Of the acts
done by said commissioners in said draw
ing, which we all certify to be Correct by
our signatures, this f4th day Of July. 1892.
All this done and signed at Colfax, La,
on the day and date above written.
(H. v. MCCAIN,
Jury Comm'rs. A. A. DEAN,
H. G. GOODWIN,
WI. SHACKELFORD, Clerk ID. y.
and ex-ofiicio Jury Commissioner.
A true copy.
w l.. SHACKELFORD,
Clerk Dist. Court.
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Homestead Notice.

Twill. in thirty days from the. first pub
LEGATION hereof. proceed to apply to enter
the following described State land, as fol-
lows: The northwest quarter of the south
east quarter of section ~, township
north, range / west. la meridian.
WILLIAM o. CORY,
September IL, 1892. sl7
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

On yesterday morning we were
pleased to greet our late fellow
townsman, Andrew Thorpe, ESQ.,,
who is here to attend the session
of the district court which meets
next Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,,
corps, and all other skin eruptiOns, and
positively cures piles, or no pay re.
auired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refuded. Price
Csc per box. For sale by G. c. Nash.
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NOTICE.

In the matter of the Succession Of Thos.
j. Dean, Deceased.
To Whom it Nay Concern
Notice is hereby given that Mrs Roline
A. Dean has this day applied to he APP
pointed Administrative of the above snc-
cession, and if opposition thereto is not
filed within ten days from the Publication
hereof she will be allowed to qualify as
such. Witness the Hon. Geo. Wear, Judge
of the Fourth Judicial District Court, this
third day Of September. 1892.
w. L. SHACKELFORD,
sep1O Clerk Dist. Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

The progressive "free State of
Winn" reports decrease in the
assessments of that parish of 500,
600 less than in 1891. In Grant
we have increased more than that
amount, for the year 1892.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
M. F. MACHEN,
Attorney at Law, Notary Public
and Real Estate Agent.

Lands bought and sold, taxes paid. and
all Notarial work executed with neatness
and dispatch, at Live and let live prices.
Also, prompt attention given to all legal
business. Give him trial and he will he
sure to please you. Office in Post-Ohice
Building. Montgomery, La. au-2O
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

AL. Bason, colored, is in jail for
stealing mule from Steve A.
Kimball, and his prospect for serv-
ing the State is good.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

The Colfax High School, Prof.
Meyers principal. opened on Mon
day last with an attendance OF
about forty pupils.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
SHERIFF SALE.
Eleventh Judicial District Court, p oan
of st. Landry, Louisiana,-No. lo,ooo.


W. n. Stewart ct al vs.. j. M. Calhoun.
By virtue of and to satisfy writ OF az.
tochmant issued and to me directed in the
above numbered and entitled suit l nave
seized and will offer for sale at public auc,
ton. in the town of Georgetown. in ward
Ave Grant parish, La, between the hours
prescribed by law, ON
SATURDAY. Sept II, 1892,
The following described property, seized
a. the property of the defendant, to-wit'
. Four (4) Yoke OF Oxen s.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with the Denens
s .nrr.;sement. CD. KEMP,
Sheriff of Grant Ph.
Colfax' La., September l, 1882.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

A new lot of dry goods, notions
and groceries have just been re-
ceiyed by Mrs. Grow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

And the following thirty names were
drawn to serve for the second week of the
September term of court. 1892:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
}. v. MARYE,
Notary Public.

Having examined the foregoing charter
and firtllng nothing therein contrary to
the constitution of the United States nor
the constitution aud laws OF the State OF
Louisiana, I therefore approve same, on
this 10th day Of July. 1892.
r. E. MILLING.
Dist. Atty 4tI diciai District
August l3-6w
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17
ARTICLE /.
ARTICLE II.

The domicil of said corporation shall be
the town of Nugent, onrthe Houston, Gen.
trail Arkansas and Northern Railroad, in
the Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,
and all citation or other legal process shall
be served on the President, Vice. President
or on the Secretary of the corporation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1892-09-17

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-02-11

1.-THE winters In America have changed
wonderfully vince | was boy" faid Iii.
ward O'Noill the insurance man, "nnd
while Pittshurgers complain with great
or cause OF the changoablc. now warm.
now cold weather they get in me win.
ter months. they are not alone iu the ON
ioyment Of the discoiniorts Of u PREACHER.
Gus, shifty climate. When ! was boy
and lived on the banks OF the Hudson. in
New York state. the river used TO freeze
solid BY Thanksgiving, and from then
till late In March we had al the sleigh
INK wo wanted. tho SNOW accumulated
I'LL nothing on wheels Wa 10 De Thought
Of ~ a vehicle Tor months together 1
remember going 10 school In wonfhor
that was simply arctic with the tier.
momoter NJ ~ dogs. below zero.
They have 40 such long periods Of
very cold weather there now. thcre are
cold snaps. and they still have smnp
slaghing and skating. uut the KIND ut
winter ! remember a- the normal ono Ut
my school days the Hudson river val.
loy knows no more pittshurgors en-
joyod such winters twenty years ag
too. The theory that the destruction oi
forests and the clearing and culiiyatiug
Of the laud hns had this effect upon the
climate may explain the mild, uncor.
tain winters in some -cytiuus. but Il viii
hardly hold good in regard 10 the Huj-
son valley. which Is still dominated by
the forest clad sides Of tue Catssills."-
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-02-11

Five days ago pretty Kitde ". Han.
Of Mayhews, aged eighteen. came to
Sicram nto. At % social party sho mot
Edward }. fnrmor. u progressing
young man OF twuty.unc. The liking
was mutual. Mis- Han said she had
LETT homo temporarily 10 avoid the i'm
poriuitcs u au aged lover who was
dislasioiul 10 her, though favored by
her parents because OF his financial
ability.
IN holp you out Of your difficulty"
said the gallant young man.
How abe asked.
"l'll marry you myself, II You say the
word
She flushed shyly. asked for q minute
In which 10 reflect. gave him permission
to obtain a license aud became Mrs
Farmer.
The ancient sutton arrived soon after
the ceremony was performed. Ho went
straight TO tho county clcrk's Office. aud
when Informed Of what had happened
said. with some show Of chagrin. "That
settles IL. and walked out.
Farmer mud bride were invisible. 10
Is clerk IN u dry goods store ON u mod
est salary. Cor san Francisco Chron-
iClc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-02-11

II ia reported that the proposed use Of
fibrolia. ~ It Is torined-mndc from com.
mon flax straw-as a substitu . for cot
ton. Is receiving serious consideration
by the process Of production tho mate
rial rcfouoi TO Is reduced to short
staple, very closely resembling ootton or
wool, and, II u claimed, well adapted for
use with oithor IN tho manufacture OK
) iods by the machinery now Ia use, and
when 80 used Is said 10 add materially
to the value OF the product
1t Is the opinion Of experts who have
investigated the matter that wooden
and cotton manufacturers are among
those to be especially advaniagcd by tho
article, X being adapted readily TO their
use. Tho iibrous manufacturers are con.
fined to two processes. differing entirely
In that one uses shott staples. or cotton
and wool. while the other utilities long
staples. like naI, hemp, silk and jute.
Fibrelia, In word, Is flax converted
from II long staple to short one, adapted
for use on tho present cotton and wool
machinery. -proyidenoo Journal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-02-11

Tue Huft4I 60 iuuuulfts
The outbreal, Of influenza Is spreading
fast. with iis customary concomitant VI
highly increased mortality FROM res
piratory affections In the metropolis.
Tor one week. thirteen deaths were at.
tributoi primarily to Influenza. the total
death rate bong 1919 per 1000. orslirht-
~ lc7s than the preceding week. ltmay
be- noted that the death rate at Plymouth
Tor the week ending Nof. ~ was 3s.3.
or precisely double what it was three
weeks previously. There has also heen
a rise ia the death rates Of Newcastle
on-Tyue and Sunderland. influenza CON
tinuo to De- very prevalent In scotland.
II has appeared In severe form ut
Sandy. one " the isles Of Orkney IN
Glasgow 10 Is sail Tint Il has never been
90 widespread aud severe as 40 the proc
cnt time, ANA almost the same ~ true VI
Edinburgh. In both places the Resources
Of the profession have becn severely
taxed.
Abroad the account. nrc of like i'm.
port. At Berlin il Inns been prevailing
during the past muuih Il has been
very severe at Hamburg and Dusseldorf.
and Is also spreading rapidly In Che silc-
sian provinces aud Schlswig Holstcin.
30 has appeared ngaiu IN Paris, where
Professor Bruuardcl hns stated that II
was responsible Tor 100 deaths daring
one week. The Australian mail. bring
accounts NJ the deaths Of several rroni-
nent Melbourne citizens from influenza,
and our New Zealand correspondent
also speaks u IT, pTcyulmco.--London
Lancet