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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

The New Orleans Picayune contains
the following:
The department Of justice will soon
have In this district an enormous amount
OF business to perform in the courts in
connection with the government lands
donated by act OF congress in this State
to the Texas and Pacific railway years
ago, when that road was in projection.
1T will be remembered that, as an in
ducement or bonus, the national govern
ment, out OF recognition of the great
service and development OF this road
would bring to the State of Louisiana,
by act OF congress donated to it all the
land belonging tn the government lying
| on either side of the road for twenty
miles.
subsequently this grant was extended
ten miles further, SO as to cover sA the
government lands lying within the prov.
ince bounded by lines extending parallel
to and along the road at distance of
thirty miles on either side OF the land.
A great quantity of this land has been
actually settled by persons who had ne
elected to make proper entry Of that
portion OF the public domain which they
bad occupied, and by the consent of the
raliroad an act was passed enabling
these settlers. on complying with the
law, to perfect their titles. This was
done In every case where fhe railroad
was still in possession Of the land by
patent, but in the cases whcro their land
had passed into the possession of other
parties the railroad was incapable of re.
transferring the property back to the
government. These holders arc disposed
IN great number OF cases to contest
their right OF property as against the
homesteaders, and the government has
taken steps TO establish the title OF the
rightful owners.
The Litigation promises to be OF not
able character, there being at least $50
claimants to homesteads, averaging $50
acres. or 2l.O00 acres in question. The |
disputed lands lie in the parishes Of ST. |
Landry, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon. West |
Baton Rouge, Natchitoches, DeSoto, |
VIM, Avoyelles, Grant, Bienville, Red |
River. Iberviile and New Iberia. 1t is |
likely that each homestead will consii- |
tute o separate action, though when the |
district attorney was interrogated on the
matter he said it was not in his power to
give out any information on the cases
yet.
The actions will be brought against
The original patentees, the Texas and
Pacific railroad, and through it against
all the subsequent holders and the pres
mt holder of the land. Some of the
Eases will consequently be very bulky,
With a number of parties to them. 1t is
aot known when the litigation will be
begun. All the cases will be tried in this
district.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14


BoYcK, La. March O. 1893.
Mr.: II. g. Goodwin, Prcs't Police jury. Colfnx
Grant parish. La.
am on the point OF uniting Boyce,
Fairmount and Colfax by a system OF
telephone, and ask of you the favor of
allowing me the privilege OF planting my
telephone poles along the route OF the
highway connecting Boyce, Paramount
and Colfax. BY doing so you will not
only benefit the towns and adjacent
country, bat also confer a great favor
upon Yours respectfully,
HENRY BoYCE CLARKE.
The above communication explains it.
self. and We doubt not will gladly be
assisted by all of our citizens. We are
not familiar with the law about the right
OF way for telephones, telegraphs, ETC.,
but imagine there will be no trouble on
that score The police jury will, of
course, look upon the enterprise as one of
general public benefit, and readily grant
such authority as they may be author
lied to give, but We think it is matter
in which each private owner of property
has to be consulted. At any rate, this
would give more general satisfaction, and
we believe the owners OF PROF er!y along
the entire route proposed will grant the
right Of way readily and without COM
pensation, other than that which they
will enjoy with the general public, of
direct connection with the world at large.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
REPATRIATION Notice.

The registration books of Grant parish
will be opened February II. 1896, for the
purpose of enrolling all who have moi
heretofore registered as voters. The
books will remain open for sixty DAYS,
and l will be at the following places on
the dates named:
Bagdad, March 10th and 18th.
Paramount, March 18th and 10th.
Then at the Courthouse in Colfax from
March 10th until-April 18th.
AT the new polling places will have
the books on hand to make all desired
changes. and parties wishing changes
made will please note the dates and act
accordingly. / will also assess as many
as desire to give in their property at the
places and dates mentioned. Bring your
proper numbers and thus avoid ali mis-
takes. I'M. ANTHONY
Assessor and Registrar OF Voters.
Feb. 4, 1896.
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SYNDIC SALE.

Fourth judicial Dist. Court, Parish o
Grant. State of Louisiana.
j. Kemp 4 Son ct al vs. Their Creditors
BY virtue of commission to sell, e
me directed in above matter, / will ex.
pose to sale at public auction, between
the hours prescribed by law, at the conri
house door in Colfax. La, on
SATURDAY. March IA, 1896,
The Notes and accounts surrendered in
above matter as per list on file.
Terms-Cash for what they will bring.
G. H. Mcknight. Syndic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

kvsrybody get out Of the way and let Mr.. A.
y Booth run for governor. He has appointed q
eenmittes Ut nine to conduct his campaign. and
our neishbor. 4. A. Mathis, Of the Demands, il
one OF them. and We suppose is going to tell all
shout il in his paper.
LArxa.-Since the above was put in type. we
learn the Demands has been sold ont to J. 4.
Dlnn. ard is to be run in tho interest of the
Pharr combine; SO we judge Mathis 10 now going
70 give all OF his time in the interest of Booth!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
Some Campaign Buncombe.

CoLyAx. La, Mar. S. pe.
Az chairman Of the Peoples party executive
committee OF Grant parish, and In the name Of
party Of Grant parish to submit the Peoples
party parish ticket and the Democratic parish
ticket TO white primary. The Democrats claim
If they propose to submit to the vii Of the white
majority Very respectfully:
Chairman p. p. TX. Com.
In answer to the above card, and as
chairman OF the Democratic executive
committee Of Grant parish. / will take it
on myself TO answer the above manifesto.
The party or parties making the PROPOSE
ton, would FIRST state, have no grounds
or authority on which to make it. In
the second place, the time and circum-
stances under which it is made renders
it ridiculous; and in the third place, the
party making the proposition is not in
position to carry it out in good faith. nor
do ! believe it is made in good faith.
On the other hand, there is no author
ity vested in myself as chairman. or in
the Democratic executive committee, to
commit the party to this project, which
would set aside and override the will of
the Democrats Of Grant parish as ex-
pressed in the nomination of candidates
ut their convention.
The Democratic party chooses its
standard bearers by recognized and or.
derby methods. They are opposed to the
other party, or independent candidates,
and are expected to remain in the field
until approved or rejected by the people.
In Democratic circles the will of the
majority Ut the party. governs in such
things, and We have no committees vested
with authority to set up or pull down
unless such authority is
specially delegated to them.
If there ever was time when such
could have been entertained
it was before our convention met and
selected its candidates, AID even then it
would have been contrary to all party
usage. BY universal custom, primaries
are held to determine the merits Of can
didates of the same political faith, and
party merit is always determined by
general election before the people.
Now. have no authority ut all 10 this |
matter, nor do / recognize any on the |
part Of Mr.. Smith, but by the same token |
md great American privilege that he
exercises. in airing his private views, or |
hat of his committee, all of which shows |
wOeful lack of knowledge as to party
Usage and discipline, / hereby submit !
ny individual views on the proposition.
Respectfully, H. q. GooDwYN,
Chm. Grant Phi. Elk. Com.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
SIXTEENTH SEXTON TO BE sOLD.

BY virtue OF the " in me vested, and under
the orders OF Hon. ". w. Heard, Auditor of the
State OF Louisiana, will offer for sale, at pub
lac auction; at the Courthouse door. in the tow
Sf tolfax, La, between the hours prescribed BY
SATURDAY, MARCH %. 1894.
the following described school lands, situate ed in
the parish OF Grant. Louisiana. to-wit:
The sw Of n W nwH of y and s 4
OF section sixteen. in township seven north,
range one east, containing 2f0 acres
:, Terms-To be sold in quantities of not less
pan ~ nor more than 100 acres, after being first
appraised ~ three sworn appraisers. No sale
will be made unless the full appraisement has
oee2 BID. Purchasers will be required to pay
n1&fath item per cent? of their bi,ls in cash
ana The balance in nine equal install nents. with
mt. until paid-eight per cent per a:.num inter-
OF notes outstanding q, unpaid. Notes to be-
made payable To Auditor Of the State with spe-
ciai mortgage on land sold. ard personal secur-
lily In solldo for the payment Of principal ard
interest: II preferred. purchasers may pay their
entirc DID IN cash. q. H. MCKNIGHT,
Colfax. Ia. Feb. 2l, 1885.
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Notice Of Final Proof.

Jan. % 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before W. H. Henry. U. s. Commits
sloner, at Pollock, La, on March q,
1896, viz:
John Il. Kelley,
who made homestead entry No l3226.
ior the northeast quarter of section 2,
township 6, north, range west.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz: w. b.
thompson, w. G. Quinn, John Curry and
ID. b. Barrett, all of Pollock P. o. La.
g. Med. BRUMBY,
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

By referring to the proceedings OF the
Senatorial convention it will be seen that
Mr.. j. 7. Wallace, Of Vim, has received
the nomination as the Democratic can
didate for Senator from the oath Sena-
torial district.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
Democratic Primaries.

At meeting OF the Democratic execu
tive committee the following was passed
Resolved, That it is hereby ordered
that primary mass meetings be held on
Saturday, March q, 1896. by the Demo
Gratis 10 all wards IN Grant parish in
which ward officers have not already
been nominated, for the purpose of nam.
ing candidates for magistrates, consta.
bles and police jurors, and that the
meetings shall be held in the various
wards at the following places:
Ward l, at Colfax.
Ward 2, at Fant's mill.
Ward 3, at Seiss Bros mill.
Ward 4, at NJ. Nugent's old place.
Ward 5, at Union Hill.
Ward 6, at Summerfield.
Ward ., at Montgomery.
Resolved, That ut said mass meetings
the following rules shall be observed:
None but known Democrats. or those
who will pledge themselves to vote for
the nominees OF the Democratic party.
shall DO permitted to participate. The
member OF the executive committee or
general campaign committee will act as
temporary chairman and call the meet.
ing to order between the hours of II m.
and PM, or designate some Democrat
to do so. The nominations made in the
various wards shall be posted in three
public places in each ward at least TWEEN
ty days before the election. An official
announcement OF the result in each
ward, signed by the secretary or chair.
man OF the mass meeting, must also be
sent or mailed to the chairman of the
parish executive committee; 30 rs TO
come to hand Oil or before March 18th.
In those wards which have not already
elected their new members of the execu-
tive. committee, the mass meetings are
also requested to elect the same, or fill
such vacancies as may exist.
H. G. GOODWIN, !
Chairman Democratic En-. Com.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

Those Populists who have taken their
stand in politics from true principle are
astounded at tho audacious deal made
BY their dickering leaders. Among a
large number of them the resolve has al.
ready been made not to support any such
non-descript ticket They say the bosses
have traded them of. and now they want
TO see them deliver their votes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
Chairman Democratic En-. O.,
Q. Omcial Postal Guide. 1896.
JuSr IssuRn.

Sery rev OF our business men know that the
rost omce Department at Washington issues in
January OF each year, complete p o s AL
GUIDE containing 1000 pages. and complete
hsts OF Post Offices in the q. g.. arranged slphs-
oslcaiIy. All rules and regulations. money order
omcee and rulings Of the department on postai
Metters. ume OF arrival and departure Of for
e et mails. and much valuable information for
the public on postal matters.
Inc book y exceedingly valusble to those
using me mails. 1t 10 the Guide for every Post-
msst1f IN ne country, and IL sold to business
Iosh 70 6ee pn6llsher; Geo. Z. Lssher, 1T N.
% Paper cover, $2oo. Can BE- ordered throurh
our rostmastef. and every business man should
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

According to some OF the astronomers
comet is to strike the earth to-day. If
1t fails to come to hand with all of the
consequences predicted. we hope those
indebted to The CHRONICLE will take it
as special Providential interference in
their behalf, and Immediately proceed to
settle ND.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

The whole of central Louisiana lust
now is greatly excited over the reported
existence of smallpox IN two or three Of
our railroad towns. We feel sure the re-
ports are greatly exaggerated. and really
believe they are without foundation, rs
We have it on good authority that the
cases 90 far investigated have proved to
be harmless chicken-pox,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

SUCCESSION SALE.
fourth Judicial District Court Parish OF Grant.
State Of Louisiana,
succession Of Narcisse Fredieu, deceased.
ny virtue OF commission to SELL issued ont
OF the above court and to me directed will Of
Ter ior saie' at the court house door, in Colfax,
,r :, TUESDAY. March 81. 1893,
IT. The Glowing real estate. viz: Section 16. in
acres pior. or less. and improvements.
icrns OF safe-t,ash, for not less than the an
pra:srinciit un file in said succession.
Feb. IS 1884, sdn,;r;ssroi
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

A meeting Of the citizens of Collar was
called last evening to discuss the ques-
tion of quarantine on account Of small
pox. There is no need for hasty action
on the matter, as We can well afford to
rest upon the action already taken by
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

Mr.. Andrew LeSage, who has been at.
tending the Normal school at Natchi-
toches, returned home on Thursday. He
says the school has closed on account of
several cases of smallpox being reported
in that town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
How to Cure Rheumati.yu.

AAAco. Coos Co.. ORxooS. Nov. 10. 1851
Wish to inform you Of the great good Chamber
lain's Pain Balm has done my wife. She has
been troubled with rheumatism of the arms and
hands Tor six mouths. and has tried many rem
no relief until she used this Pain Balm, one
ootfle OF which has completely cured her. /
seke pleasure in recommending it for that
and 8 90 bottles for sale By j. H, McNeeIy. Col.
fsx; DR.. J. v. Bennett d Bro. Pollock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

Mrs. Lula g. Forshee and son Bick-
ham, of New Orleans, arrived by steamer
Imperial on Monday evening last. and is
. guest in The CHRONICLES household.
She is cousin to the editor, and will
remain about fortnight,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

Public speaking at Montgomery on
Wednesday, 18th inst. Gov. Foster.
Senator Blanchard and other eloquent
speakers will address the citizens on the
public issues Of the day. Let everybody
attend,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

In our advertising columns will be
found notice that the Republicans of
Grant will hold their convention at Cen
ter schoolhouse on Tuesday. 3lst inst
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

NOTICE.

There will be meeting Of the Republican ex.
ecutive committee Of Grant parish at Center
Schoolhouse on Tuesday, the 31st day of March,
for the purpose Of nominating and endorsing
parish officers. Members Of tho above-named
committee are requested to attend.
g. H. THOMAS Chairman.
j. H. ELLIS, Secretary
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at New Orleans. La

Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at New Orleans. La.
February 9TH. 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF bis claim, and that said proof will be
made before w. H. Henry, U. 8. Com.
missioner, at Pollock, La, on March "a
1896, viz:
ABRAHAM B. THOMPSON.
who made homestead entry No. l112l,
ior the southeast quarter Of section %,
township z, north range east.
He names the following witnesses In
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Henry lee.
robert McCollum, Fred Brady, Jefferson
u. Stallings, all of Grant parish, La.
g. Med. BRUMBY,
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that intend to apply
to the Louisiana Land Office for homestead en-.
try OF the following lands situated in Grant par.
ish. Louisiana Wig: The northeast Quarter OF
the southeast quarter of section II, township
north, range west, embracing forty acres, more
This Feb. 90 1894
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

As the name indicates, Halls Veget-
able Sicilian Hair Renewer is a remover
Of the hair, including its growth, health,
youthful color and beauty. 1t will please
you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

The Democratic State candidates will
speak at Montgomery on Wednesday,
March 18th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

l would call the attention Of all per-
sons interested in the improvement Of
Horses in this country to my fine Black
Percheron Stallion, BRANDON" import
ed registered stock from France, bought
by me for One Thoueand Dollars
He will be found in charge of a com.
petent attendant at my livery stable in
Colfax, La. ]. ii. McNEELY.
Feb. %, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

A number Of our farmers report that
they are more than half done planting
corn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14
10 HORSE oWNxRs.

For putting horse IN fine healthy con,
dition Try Dr.. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
los Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms irving
new life 10 N old or over.worked horee 81
cent? pr psckaee. Fer sale BY drusgiste.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-14

0hambsslain's 1ys and skin o,n<,nsn,
IL uneguslled for Eczema, letter. Salt.
Rhsnm, ScaM Head, Sore Nipples, CRappei
Hands Itching Piles Burns, Frost Bites
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eve Lids
For sale BY druggists 1t Is cents per box.
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No credit in 1896 until settlements are
made for 1895. j. II. MCNEELY.
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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-29
A Social Event.

The grand ball given by Hecla Lodge
No. 80, |. o. o. F., at the Calumet Light
Guard Armory last evening was at
tended by about one hundred couples
and all present had a most pleasant
evening and enjoyed the dance thor
oughly. The party was given to cele-
brate the eleventh anniversary of the
organization OF the lodge in this city
and the committee having the dance in
charge left nothing undone To make the
affair the success IL was.
Dancing was commenced early in the
evening, and, with the exception Of the
intermission for supper, which was
served shortly alter IL O'Clock, was kept
up until earlv in the morning. The
Daughters OF Rebeckah had charge of the
details and arrangements for serving the
supper. The spread set up by the ladies
was first-class and they proved them
selves caterers OF no mean reputation.
Karkeet's Ideal orchestra furnished
music for the event and this well-known
and popular musical organization
strengthened its reputation for first class
dance music. Mr.. James Riney acted 90
prompter TO the entire satisfaction oil
all concerned.
The dance was a success from a social
standpoint aud although not very
largely attended, dancing was real pleas
ure and the party could have not been a
more enjoyable one.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-29
Death OF Mr.. JohnL. Mclean

Mrs. John l.. Mclean died last evening
at IL o'clock at the home of Mr.. James
Green, on Second aud Kearsarge streets,
Laurium. after a weeks illnsss. Mrs.
Mclean was daughter Of the late viii
liam Anderson and leaves husband and
two children, one years OF age and the
other only week old, to mourn her I'M
timely end. She was 25 years OF age on
the 9TH OF last May and had been mar
ried about SIX years, and her loss is a
great blow to the family.
The late Mrs. Mclean was a member
OF Stella Lodge. No. 206, Daughters oil
Rebeckah, and that. society will have
charge OF the funeral. which will be held
on Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock from
the First Presbyterian church, the Revs
Stalker and Morris officiating. The body
will be LAID at rest in Lake View cemetery