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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11

Her royal highness, the Princess OF
Wales, refused to recognize her, and
elderly women cut her, but that made
vited her and her husband to MARI
borough House.
The only cloud on the Lily's horizon
then was her husbands income, or
rather his lack of it, At the pace she
had set it was quite impossible to make
ends meet. In an evil hour she offend
cd the Prince of Wales. Her creditors,
learning of this, began pressing her.
What little money her husband had
was soon spent, and the fashionable
house in Belgrave square had to be
given up. One by one the costly gowns
and ball robes went to the pawnbrok-
ing philanthropists, and when the last
one had gone and starvation had be-
come painfully and vulgarly familiar
succor came.
1t was through the. wife Of Labou-
chere, the journalist. She alone Lad
remained loyal in her friendship, and
she begged her husband to do some
thing to relieve the Langtrys' desperate
situation.
"She can't work, she can't write,
what can she doY' asked "Labby."
PUT her on the stage" said his wife.
That's a capital idea," exclaimed
her husband. "She can't act any more
than she can write, but she is beauti-
full and has created n great deal of
scandalous gossip; she will make a
hit"
And Labouchere was right. Mrs.
Langtry did maze hit. She could not
act, but she tried desperately, pitifully
hard, and the people went to see her,
and the theater was selling standing
room from the first night and the
prince publicly forgave her by coming
10 witness her performance. With the
return of prosperity and the nobility,
the actress had no more use for her
husband. She discarded him then and
there, and since then her only interest
in him has been to get divorce from
him. After many efforts Mrs. Lang
try succeeded last May in securing a
divorce in California. This the hus-
band did not recognize. While for a
score of years he never met his wife he
still refused to agree to legal separa-
ton. Death has now, however, set
| both free.
Edward Langtry was not of a type
| to be emulated. He left his young and
beautiful wife to her own devices when
they had been married only two years
While she was whirling In the vortex
Of London society, he was contentedly
yachting and drinking around the
coast. He was as Indifferent to her as
| she was to him. The principal thing
that can be said in his favor Is that he
steadfastly ignored the opportunity
presented to him at the outset of her
career of taking certain position In
society as the husband of the Jersey
Lily. For some years back Edward
Langtry had displayed unmistakable
signs Of the life or dissipation he had
led. Originally he was good-lookine
and gentlemanly, but latterly he was
bloated almost beyond recognition and
the bridge Of his nose he'd been broken
by falling when under the influence OF
/ liquor.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11

sturdy men, who are paid a few pence
each by the countryman for this SER
vice. 1t is, therefore, possible for a
farmer to bring his produce to market
and dispose of it without the aid Of his
horses. 1t is not an uncommon sight,
and always n rather amusing one, to
see numbering farm wagon loaded
with hay or produce flying along be-
hind the motor car on its way to mar
ket. The farmers take kindly to this
scheme, as it is n saving Of money as
well as hOrSefiesh.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
How spurgeon Learned to smoke.


1t has never been stated yet how
and when Mr.. Sturgeon learned to
smoke. 1t was while he was an usher
In a boys school at Cambridge, and
became the pastor Mt the little Baptist
chapel at Waterbcach. He used to stay
with one of the deacons from Saturday
TO Monday. Admitting the zest with
which his host enjoyed his clay pipe,
"churchwarden' was promised hip
the following week, which offer he
eagerly accepted. Said the old man:
"He smoked his pipe, as he did every
thing else, thoroughly, then he said: L
think have had enough Yes re-
piled, L think you have and he there
upon left the inside for the outside OF
the cottage"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
R;rfia, EpOa-

Next to that of the British museum
the largest collection of birds eggs is
that belonging to a lawyer named Nehr
Korn, in Braunschweig, Germany. He
intends soon to issue catalogue of his
collection, with fifty colored plates de-
picting the more valuable specimens,
Of many Of which no other sample is
known to exist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
TO MARKET BY TROLLEY.
How English Truckers Save Theii
Horses for Farm Work.

Horses for Farm Work.
An English trolley line, plying be-
tween Bessbrook and Newry, through
a rich farming district, makes a sub
stantial addition to it's receipts by haul
ing farm wagons over its lines attach
ed to the motor car, in the place of the
trailer, which Is sometimes seen. In
order to keep the wagons on the track
a second pair of rails is laid inside the
working tracks and slightly higher.
The towns at either end of the line
are both market towns, and the line
runs directly to the business centers,
where the wagons are drawn aside and
run into their places by half-dozen
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
Cyclopean Building.

The best examples Of cyclopean build
ing are mt Baalbec. There are stones In
the Baalbec walls thirty feet above the
level several of which are sixty feet
long, twenty-four feet thick, and six
teen broad, each stone weighing over
$500 tons, all cut, dressed, and brought
from distant quarries.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11

surface of the glass. He cannot see that
he has made any progress from month to
month; for within n few weeks after he
has begun the glass appears as brightly
polished as possible, but the skilled eye OF
the superintendent can detect the differ
ence between the highest polish attaina-
BILE and any degree below that. 1t is not
only, however. for the sake Of the polish
that the workman labors, for the glass
must be worn away to the required d.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
Thames Rivers.

The Thames of England is 10 miles
long. The river OF the same name Ia
Canada is said to be 100 miles long.
Its namesake In the United States Is
hardly more than dozen miles in
length, but is better for navigation
than either.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
Eashionable Ink i'm Paris.

The fashionable ink in Paris is violet
color. Some men use golden ink. II
is n favorte plan 10 use several inks
of varied hues In writing one letter
This is thought to add to the appear.
ance of the note.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11

telescope in London is Is inches, while
at Poulkova, in addition to the 30-inch
glass, there is also 14-inch, glasses OF
similar size being located ut observatories
in Paris, Lisbon, Brussels and Bordeaux;
glasses of 13-inch and less are numerous
in Europe but less so than in America,
for in facilities for astronomic obscrva-
ton we, as in most other respects, lead the
WORLDLY
The greatest rejecting telescopes In the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
Ants, Poison nag.

Ants are provided with poison bag
which discharges fluid having a
strong sulphurous smell. sufficient to
drive away most enemies.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
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Cane with a History.

Major NJ. NJ. Clotbeier of Whatcom,
WASH, has hickory cane. cut at
Plymouth Rock, Mass, In 1921, by Ma
thaniel Pierce, who came over in the
MayHower. The cane has been pass
ed down to the eldest son or daughter
for many generations, and came to
Major Clotheier from his grandmother,
Sarah Mason, who made the LOO
pound cheese which was given to Pres
ident jefferson.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11

It's all well enough for man and
wife to pull together, but they should
draw the line at hair-pu.lirg.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11

In Madagascar silk Is SO cheap that
u is the only fabric used in the manu-
sacture Of clothing.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11
License Fees in ~. Louis.

License fees on 1,i36 occupations
arfiount to $1,350,0o0 year in st.
Houis.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-11-11

The less work man does the more
he tires other people.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
MARRIED.

TARVER- COLEMAN-At the resi-.
dence of Mr.. f. Coleman, father of the
bride, at Bagdad, Grant parish, La. at
P: m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 1897, Mr.. 8.
M. Tarver and Miss Nancy Coleman were
united in marriage by Justice L. l.
Mercer.
The justice performed the ceremony in
his usual pleasant way of doing business
A considerable gathering of friends and
relatives were present to see the young
folks united and partake OF good sup
per that did not look like hard times
We wish the young people much joy, and
long life. YOU'VE Folks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
Meeting of College Committee.

Meeting Of College Committee.
The Colfax College Committee met at
the court house at p. m. Tuesday Sept
IA, 1897.
j. II. McNeely. chairman, presiding,
w. L. Shackelford, secretary.
Members present. H. G. Goodwin, G.
H. Mcknight, j. E. Dunn, j. A. Williams
j. A. Hyde, and G. H. Teal.
The committee to devise ways and
means to rails funds to build college
reported revised list. Report received
and the committee requested to hold
same to be used as basis to proceed
upon hereafter.
On motion the committee on raising
funds was requested to visit those whose
names are on their list and secure their
recognition to whatever amounts they
will donate.
A lengthy discussion ensued as to char.
tering directors and trustees to receive
donations, erect buildings, etc., but nc
definite agreement was reached.
On motion the committee adjourned
subject to call of the chairman.
j. HI. MCNEELY, Chairman.
w. L. SAAcKELFoRD, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
CONSTABLE SALE.

Second Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
State OF Louisiana.
V. Granchampt, administrator, vs. G. G..
Fletcher and Louis Futrell.
BY virtue of writ of fl. ia. issued out
OF the Hon. L. L. MERGERS second Justice
court in and for ward two, Grant parish,
La, and to me directed 1 will offer for
sale in front of the Office of said L. l..
Mercer in ward two, Grant parish, La,
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales on
SATURDAY. Sept. 10, 1897,
the following described property seized
as the property of Louis Futrell:
The NE14 of SCI and SE4 of NE14
of Sec. 36, TIP. N, r 3W. La meridian,
containing 80 acres, more or less, togeth-
er with all buildings and improvements
thereon.
Terms of sale-Twelve months credit.
purchasers to execute bond with solvent
surety living in the parish. said bond to
draw 8 per cent interest from date and
pay cash for all costs.
JOHN B. LACOUR.
Constable End ward, Grant parish.
Sept. 3, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
SUCCESSION SALE.
Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish
of Grant, State of Louisiana.

Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish
Of Grant, State of Louisiana.
Succession of w. B. Buckelew, deceased.
By virtue of commission issued out
of and from the Fourth Judicial District
Court, and to me directed, in the above
entitled succession, will offer for sale at
public cutlery, at the front door of the
store of the late W. Is. Buckelew. in the
town of Pollock, Grant Parish, La, be.
tween the hours prescribed by law, on
THURSDAY, Oct. IA, 1897,
the unsold notes and accounts as per in
ventory in above succession, except the
notes against Mis-. Alva Brannon.
Terms of sale Twelve months credit,
to be sold for what they will bring, the
purchaser to give solvent surety residing
In the parish, bond to draw per cent in
terest from date; purchasers to have the
right to pay cash on day of sale.
Also at the same time and place will
be sold the following real estate:
Block five (5) in McNeely addition to
town of Pollock, according to survey of
g. III. Mcknight, parish surveyor, being
in Mel Of SW4, section six, township
six (6) N, range one ~ e, with buildings
and improvements thereon.
Terms of sale OF said real estate Cash
for not less than two thirds of the ap-
praisement.
NELLIE BUCKELEW.
Administrator.
This Sept. 10 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

The CHRONICLE is in receipt of the fol.
lowing interesting missive: "Captain
and Mrs. ]. A. Anderson invite you to be
present at the marriage of their sister
Mary Clare Crenshaw, to DIR. Stuart L.
White, Wednesday, September %, 1897,
at II o'clock, at their residence, Dermott,
Arkansas" The prospective groom, DIR.
y. L. White, is the we'll known physician
at Pollock, La, who has hosts of friends
in Grant parish, who will doubtless join
us in wishing him health and happiness
as Benedict.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

The potato staff of life will soon be on
boom. The opening up Of demand
for potatoes peeled, sliced and dried like
apples promises to give fresh impetus
to potato cultivation. By this operation
decay is prevented and freight cost les
sened. The potatoes are peeled and sliced
by machinery, soaked two minutes in
strong brine, drained, and dried at tenn
perature of about 1914 degrees. Before
using the slices are soaked from twelve
to fifteen hours, and have all the fresh
ness and flavor of new potatoes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
The late Populist political cam

The late Populist political camp
meeting at Monroe evidently was
not the success expected. Only II
out of the SO parishes of the State
were represented. The Monroe
Bulletin whistles to keep its cour-
age up in this ways "The crowd
was not SO large as we expected,
but the speaking was better" 1t
seems that Judge Gunby has for
COTTON the old saw, "talk is cheap"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

The opening of the La. State Univer-
sity has been postponed until Sept. 10Th,
on account of the scare about yellow
fever, and the boys who we're to have
left Colfax for Baton Rouge this week
have put off their trip accordingly. The
authorities evidently think that all dan
ger will be over by the 10Th, and that
the scare will have subsidized sufficiently
for reason to assert itself.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
CONSTABLE SALE.

CONSTABLE SALE.
Second Justice Court, Parish OF Grant,
State of Louisiana.
E. P. Foster ct al vs.. Pine Lumber Co.
By virtue of an order issued out of the
Second Justice court, and to me directed.
in the above entitled suit, have seized
and will offer for sale at public auction,
at the Office OF Lee Wade, magistrate OF
ward 2, Grant parish, La, on
SATURDAY, Sept. 25, 1897,
the following, seized as the property OF
the defendants, to-wit:
IL pine stringers, about $3.50 feet.
10000 feet, more or less, mixed lumber.
blacksmith bellows.
l anvil. screw plate.
l iron vice. lot of hammers, etc.
% lbs nails. more or less.
cross cut saw.
lot of lumber in platform.
Terms-Cash with the benefit of ap-
praisement. e. w. POLLARD,
Constable Second Ward.
Sept. IL, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
CONSTABLE SALE.
Second Justice Court, Parish Of Grant,
State Of Louisiana.

OOlNOx AOAGI 0AACs
Second Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
State Of Louisiana.
r. H. Wilmington VIZ. T. c. Barron.
BY virtue of writ of Fl. IA. issued ont
Of the Hon. Lee Wade's Second Justice
court in and for ward two, Grant parish,
La, and to me directed / will offer for
sale in front Of the Office Of said Lee
Wade, in ward two, Grant parish, La,
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales on
SATURDAY, Oct. 2, 1897,
the following described property, seized
as the property If the defendant, to-wit:
The southeast quarter OF the southeast
quarter, and the northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of section Is, and the
south half OF the southeast quarter of
section %, township 8 north, range 4
west, containing 100 acres of land more
or less, together with all improvements
thereon.
Terms of sale Cash with the benefit
of appraisement.
E. w. POLLARD,
Constable of ward two.
Aug. 81, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

About II o'clock Friday night the ball
broke up with general row and Marshal
MCGEE and Deputy Marshal Ed. Flem-
mings arrested John Mcclure and s.
Thomas and started to put them in Jail
when Jas. Wade run up and opened fire
on McGeo while he was unlocking the
Jail door. At this time Deputy Flem-
mings turned from the prisoners and shot
Wade through the chin. The intended
prisoners made good their escape and
Drs. Bonnette and White sewed up the
bullet holes in Wade's face and all are
quiet this morning. Pollock News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Two or three places on the road from
Colfax to Paramount are reported to need
attention. At Capt. Nash's place, in par
ticular. the road is in an unpleasant and
dangerous condition. There is only
about IL feet space between the fence
and the caving river bank, and the drive
is entirely too near the bluff to be very
comfortable.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
CONSTABLE SALE.
Second Justice Court, Parish Of Grant,
State OF Louisiana.

State OF Louisiana.
Robt. Aaron W. T. C. Barron.
BY virtue of writ of q. ia. issued ont
Of the Hon. Lee Wade's Second Justice
court in and for ward two, Grant parish,
La, and to me directed will offer for
sale in front of the Office of said Lee
Wade, in ward two, Grant parish, La,
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales, on
SATURDAY, Oct. 9, 1897,
the following described property, seized
a. the property of the defendant, to-wit:
The southeast quarter OF the southeast
quarter, and the northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter Of section 26, and the
south half of the southeast quarter of
section %, township 8 north, range
west, containing 100 acres OF land more
or less, together with all improvements
thereon.
Terms Of sale-Cash with the benefit
of appraisement.
E. w. POLLARD,
Constable OF ward two.
Aug. q, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. q
cents per package. For sale by druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

The gins throughout the whole country
are now running regularly. and their
shrill whistles can be heard on all sides
every morning. The cotton crop Is said
to be about an average one, although
in this immediate section it is thought to
be 10 or Is per cent less than it was last
year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Mr.. Sam Patterson, the energetic and
popular manager of the Big Creek Lum-
Der Co.. was in Collar last Tuesday, look
ing after the payment OF taxes and other
business matters connected with the vast
enterprise Of which he is the head.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Rev. A. c. Flowers commenced pro-
tracted meeting at Liberty Chapel last
Saturday night, assisted by Rev. Van
Valkenburg, the younger, which closed
Thursday night. resulting in quite a re-
vival, viz: conversions, accession, and
4 infants baptized.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Mr.. L. B. Price has rented the store on
the Nash block, opposite the court house,
and has opened stock of new goods in
it this week. Mr.. Will Lacroix has gone
In with him, and the business formerly
conducted on Grants point has been
moved to this side.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Every body voted the five-mill railroad
tax, and the contractors are said TO be at
work. Soap is slippery, but Bush &
Randolph hold the contract to clean up
Grant parish with two 1-pound bars of
Olive soap for SC. All other goods sold
at same sacrifice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

DIR. B. H. Harrison requests MS to state
that he will only remain in Colfax few
days longer, and all those in need of den.
tai work are notified to take advantage
of the time to have their work done. He
is prepared to do all work in his line, and
guarantees satisfaction.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Mr.. E. H. Williams, of Many. formerly
in business in Colfax, has been among
his old friends for the past week renew
ing acquaintance. He will make a visit
up in Winn parish, and then return home
by this way.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18
Valuable to Women.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of weak
ness, and the glow of health comes to the
pallid cheek when this wonderful remedy is
taken. For sickly children or overworked
men it has no equal. No home should be
without Browns Iron Bitters. For sale BY
all druggists and dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

The criminal docket for the term Of
court which will meet next week contains
45 cases. 1t is probable that the grand
jury by indictments and the district at
torney by informations will about double
this list during the term of two weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

DIED.-At Boyce. La, Sept. 8, 1897,
Mrs. S. B. Newman, aged So years. Mrs.
Newman formerly lived at Colfax and in
Winn parish, where she had many warm
friends, who will be panied to learn of
her death. She was a devoted christian
and member of the Baptist church.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

The yellow fever scare is great, but
Bush & Randolph are not frightened, and
will give you a bargain on any item in
their line.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Hon. Jno. G. Ryan, the Senator from
Rapides parish, was in Colfax this week
attending to some legal matters, and get
ting in shape for court which meets next
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

The thoroughness and effectiveness of
the teaching at the Colfax High School
was highly complimented at the late ex-
animation of teachers in Alexandria, at
which time Mr.. Robt. Richardson, only
IL years old, the first and only graduate
of our school, stood the examination and
was awarded first-grade certificate.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Having just returned from New York,
where he laid in full new stock Of goods,
Mr.. S. Rubin, OF Alexandra, is now rush
ing his sale on account of removal, and
if you want bargains don't fail to call on
him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

We are sorry to learn Of the death Of
Mr.. j. M. Wells, Of Boyce, who died at
his home in that place early on the morn
ing OF Sept. 18th. He was brother to
Mr.. T. NJ. Wells, of Grants point.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

We lead. others follow. Some may Of
fer you few more pins or pencils for
your money. Our goods are guaranteed,
nothing shoddy, and you always get your
moneys worth from
BUSH & RANDOLPH.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-18

Lost or strayed Our shoes in great
variety have been gradually disappearing
at prices which say they must go. Only
35c to So rs per pair. For your shoes go
with the crowd to
Bush & RANDOLPH.