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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

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Canton, o., Dec 4.-Sadder scenes
were never witnessed than the leavetak-
ing mother this afternoon. The carriage
was ready to carry him to the special
car at the Pennsylvania depot, await
ing the arrival of the regular eastbound
train. But to the very last possible mo-
ment the president remained at the old
homestead. Before leaving he and
other members of the family went ito
the bedside of the dying mother He
looked at her long, spoke to her loving
ly, and stopped and tenderly kissed her.
There was no response, no movement to
indicate that she recognized her son.
He remained in a stopping posture for
some time hoping that he might re-
ceive some sign that she knew or felt
his presence. 1t did not come With
feeling of deepest emotion he at last left
the scene.
A Strange Coincidence
1t was a; strange coincidence that al
most Immediately following the depart
ure of the president the mother should
suffer a relapse. While yet within the
city limits and half an hour after he
left, the condition Of his mother took a
turn for the worse and it was thought
by the family that she had suffered a
second stroke of paralysis, and such an
announcement was made. The attend
ing physician, however, declared 1T was
not second attack of the disease, but
relapse, which for a time threatened
Ito extinguish the family f1ickering flame
of life. Once more however, the rugged
constitution of the aged woman with
stood the assault. She rallied 81 ghtly
and ere long was back to the condition
in which she had been for nearly twen-
ty hours a condition of quiet and SEEM
ingly restful sleep, but which 1T was full
~ realized was slowly burning out the
vital spark of life.
The attending physician again an
nouncsd tonight that the patient cannot
regain consciousness.
Advised to Go to Washington =
The president left Canton ait 2:05 O'Clock
this afternoon. Shortly before his de-
parture he held conference with the
doctor. who advised that Mr. MCKINLEY
carry out the original plan of leaving for
Washington. He urged that the duties
incumbent upon the nations chief ex-
ecutive were such that 1t was absolute
ly necessary for him to be at the white
house when congress assemblies, and as
sured she president that no act of a low
ing son or any other mortal could do
anything for the aged mother, and that
she would never again be able to recog-
Mze him or to recognize his presence or
absence.
VIII Hasten to Return
The presidents last words to the fam
lily were ghat he be telsgraphed at every
station along the route as to his moth
er's condition.
The president has definitely arranged
to return to Canton Tue sday morning,
leaving Washing on Monday as soon as
he has completed his duties in conrlec-
tion with the opening of congress.
Slight Improvement
Dr. Phillips left the Mckinley house
This evening and unless called by reason
of some change may not again CAL be-
fore morning. The patient was resting
quietly. The pulse and respira ion were
much improved, giving some reason to
hope that she may survive THE night.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

given the authorities a great deal of
january 1O) or until "a new triad is
granted.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
And the Physician Thought "Mother'
Mckinley Might Liye Till Morn.
A VERY STRANGE COINCIDENCE IS NOTED
While the President Was En- Route to the Train
His Mother Suffered Relapse But Her
Wonderful Vital Power Never
Failed to Exert Itself,

Canton, O., Dec. AT 2 a. m. thers
was no noticeable change in Mrs. Nc
Kinley's condition. She was resting easy
and the weakness of a few hours did
not prove OF serious naturs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
DIED.

CURRY-At the residence of his faith.
er in Grant parish, La, June 2, 1897. Eu-
gene v. Curry, oldest son of s. G. and
Jane Curry, aged 81 years, months and
Z days.
The subject Of this sketch was born in
the town OF Montgomery. La, on the 25th
DAY or August, A. d. 1861, therefore it
will be seen that he was called upon TO
answer the summons to the border land
IN the prime OF life-in the very bloom Of
manhood when the call to eternity in the
natural course OF events is least expected:
what q sad thought to the living, how
strongly it appeals to them to be also
ready to meet the Great Judge in peace,
The sad event eminently verifies the
old adage that "while the old must. the
young may die" and it forcibly appeals to
US that we should live as we wish to die.
Eugene, as he was Familiarity known.
was too we'll known to need any special
comment from US. He was the son of
Hon. s. c. Curry, q prominent citizen of
Grant parish, and Mrs. Jane Curry, (nee
Hicks) And while deceased was not a
member OF any church he was noted for
his highly moral and extremely pious
life, and while his demise is a sad loss to
his family and friends We feel assured
that 1t is his eternal gain, and that he
has gone to receive that great reward
that awaits those who hold on TO the end.
de leaves a father, mother, four sisters
ana brother to mourn the sad loss of
faithful and devoted son and brother.
We not only offer the bereaved family
our deepest coincidence in the hour Of
their sad afniction, but we commend
Them to Him who alone can I'LL the ach- |
ing voids and sooth the pangs of the sad |
and almost broken heart. May they 90 |
i've that they may all become an unbro-
zen family when they are called upon |
ne other shore to rest under the shade |
II the tree OF life. is the prayer OF a friend. |
M
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

For the last ten or twelve years Collar
has enjoyed the distinction of having or
derby and we'll behaved congregations,
Time and again persons from distance
have remarked to us the absence of loaf
ers at our church doors, the decorous 81.
Ience and good behavior Of the people in
the church, and the fact that persons sell
dom it ever get up and go ont during SER
vices. This seems to have changed for
the worse within the last few weeks. and
all these evidences of ill-breedinp have
been painfully manifested on several oc.
casious Of late. We do not know whetb-
or to attribute it to the importation Of .
disorderly element, or the corruption of
our old timers. In any event it is bad
sign. and all good citizens should Join in
an effort to put stop to the growing evil.
Let all continue to 90 to church and 90
inside and behave themselves. or else let
them stay at home where their in man.
ners will not make them a nuisance to
other people,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
Ebeneazer Camp Meeting.

Tho camp meeting at Ebeneazer camp
ground, four miles from Montgomery,
Grant parish, La, win begin August 10Th
this year. and continue for ten days. DR..
W. B. Godby, Of Perrysville, KY, and
Rev. J. W. Lawrence, of Holly Springs,
Miss, will be in charge. assisted by Mrs.
Eliza j. Rutherford, evangelist, of Ennis,
Texas. Everybody cordially invited to
come. and bring pillow and quilt. Lodg.
ing 20c per night. meals 25c. Any infor
nation desired can be obtained by adj
dressing II. b. Mccain, secretary, Mont
gomery, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
Teachers Parish Association.

Colfax. La. June 10, 1887.
The Teachers Association of Grant
parish met in the afternoon of the above
date, and was called to order by the tenn.
porary president, Prof. s. N. Collins. The
following members were present: Misses
Maggie Kelly, Leila Richardson. Bessie
Huthnance and Nealie Spearman. Mea.
sers >. M. Collins, c. c. Fuller, J. p. DIR
ham, Robert Richardson, Oliver TeaoIe
y. Z. Broomsfield. M. II. Nugent and a.
A. Payne. 'N w.
After few words Of welcome bv the
President the committee on Constitute,
and Bylaws was called upon to report.
The Constitution and Bylaws were
adopted after making some necessary
changes.
The committee after receiving a vote
OF thanks for their diligent work were
discharged. A "''o
On motion the association went into the
eiection OF officers. which resulted as fol-
lows: =. M. Collins, president; J. p. Dur
ham, vice president; G. A. PAYNE 70.
cordlng secretary; Robert Richarfis,,n
treasurer; I J. Griffin, critic; Rev A. a
Flowers, chaplain. -
Inc above officers Except critic and
cbaPlainl were installed as prescribed by
the Constitution.
Inc president then appointed the fol.
lowing standing committee on program.
Robert Richardson, C. G. Fuller and i
A. Williams.
Ihe following part of the program far
.ne Gay was then carried out: .sValue of |
MUSIC IN the School," Miss Spearman.
!. HISTORY, How to Teach" Miss Kelly:
biography. How to Teach - Ng;,. u,,ti
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

The Collar Dramatic Club will give a
theatrical entertainment at LeSage's hall
next Wednesday night, June Both, and
the proceeds Of the entertainment will be
given for the purpose of painting the
Catholic church. Tony, the Convict" a
play in live acts. will be presented by the
club with full panoply Of stage scenery.
The scenery was painted by that artistic
manipulation Of brush and colors, Mr.. J.
Q. Goulden, and will be one of the most
pleasing attractions. Admission so and
Is cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
SHETIFF SALE.
Fourth Judicial District Court. Parish Of
Grant, State of Louisiana.

roultn Juulclaf District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of Louisiana.
w. d. HoriEne, ST.. vs. w. G.. Porter.
j. A. Williams, Curator ad hoe.
By virtue of an order of seizure and
sale, issued out of the Fourth Judicial
District Court in the above entitled suit.
l have seized and will offer for sale AZ
public cutlery, at the front door OF the
court house in Colfax, La, on
SATURDAY, July 81. 1897.
the following property, seized as the
property OF the defendant, to-wit:
The undivided one-half interest in the
north half of the southwest Quarter Of
section ID. township north, range west.
~ acres; southwest quarter of the north.
west quarter OF sec. Is, township 8 north.
range west. 40 acres; north half of the
northeast quarter Of sec. 30. township
north, range west, 80 acres; north half
OF the northwest quarter of sec. 80. town
snip north, range west, 80 acres; and
southwest quarter Of sec. l9, township
north, range 3 west, 160 acres: west half
OF tne southwest quarter Of sec. q, town
snip north, range west, 80 acres: the
southeast quarter, and southeast quarter
OF southwest quarter, sec. Is, township 8
north, range 4 west, 200 acres; north half
OF northeast quarter, and northeast Quar-
ter OF northwest quarter. sec. q, town.
ship north. range west, 100 acres;
southeast quarter of northwest quarter
sec. 10, township s north, range west,
~ acres; southeast quarter of section "a.
township north, range west, l6O ncres:
southwest quarter of southwest quarter
sec. 10, township 8 north, range 4 west.
Az acres; containing 10 all 1850 acres of |
land, more or less.
Terms OF sale-Cash with the benefit |
of appraisement. g. ID. KEMP.
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
Colfax, La. June %, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

The protracted meeting which was be-
gun in the Colfax Methodist church last
Saturday night, by Rev. F. D. Van Walk
enburg, was brought to close Thursday
night. This preacher is believer in the
holiness doctrine. and pleads for sane
tity and purity Of life with an eloquent
fervor and logic that is irresistible. A
great deal Of interest was manifested,
and many expressed their conviction by
going to the altar and kneeling to be
prayed for. Two joined the church, and
a number claimed to have been benefit
ted by the services. Our people were
most favorably impressed with Mr.. v.
and his excellent wife, and hope to have
them return another time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Miss Kinda Williamson, who has been
in the Charity Hospital at New Orleans
for the past two years. taking special
course OF instruction IN order to become
q professional nurse, arrived in Colfax
last Saturday, and win spend her vaca-
ton OF one month with her old friends.
Sne has another year to serve in the hos
Pltai before she can graduate in her pro-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

The board of trustees of the Colfax
High School held meeting Thursday az
ternoon, and appointed a committee to
employ teacher for another term. pref
erence to be given to Prof. s. M. Collins,
provided satisfactory arrangements can
be made. Also an election for trustee
in place OF L. M. Townsed, removed, was
ordered for July 18th, notice of which
wfil be found in our advertising columns.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

John Miles, the well known colored
farmer of this section, is generally up
with the foremost when it comes to Drop
ping. and 90 an evidence in this line be
brought us full grown cotton boil yes
terday, with the statement that il came
from a stalk with three others Oh it, and
that he had q good showing Of grown
bolls all over his field.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

The third quarterly conference for the
Colfax and Ada charge will be held at
Liberty Chapel on Thursday. July 18th.
1t is expected that there will be basket
dinner on the ground. and the services
may be protracted three or four DAYS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Two Mormon elders, Ralph s. Hunt
and B. W. Dansie. from Weber, Utah,
called at the CHRONICLE Office last Sat.
urday. and we held long interview with
them, which We may publish in a more
extended form in a week or two. These
Latter Day Saints" ss they call them
selves, are very plausible IN stating their
religious belief, particularly Elder Hunt,
who does nearly all of the talking. They
deny that plurality of wives is any part
OF their teachings. and claim that their
religion is founded on the Bible and the
Book of Mormon, both of which are held
to be the word Of God. They announce
the intention of performing "n.issionary
work" in Grant parish for two or three
months this summer, and expect to
preach" for US here in Colfax at some
Barly date.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
Election Of school Trustee.

CoLrAx. LA.. June "a, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that an election will be
n 8: n the main school room of the Collar
nign school, between the hours of and q. m.
electIng a member Of the Board of Trustees of
saio school to servo instead of l.. M. Townsend
Ino mas removed, All legal voters having chill
ot9n OF schooiable age, and living within three
miles OF the school. have the right to vote.
8. CAMERON, President.
ID. u. GOODWIN, Secretary
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Our friend. j. G. Killingsworth, wants
it to be distinctly understood that since
he has married he has settled down to
be farmer in earnest, and he can raise
just as good garden sass" as anybody
else. He sends us in cucumber 131<
inches long, and says he don't believe it
is much more than half grown!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

A runaway couple were married by
Rev. A. O. Flowers in Colfax last Tues
day morning before breakfast, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. Isaac Guin
and Miss Margret Powell, of Rapides
parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

In week or ten days, Miss Livonia
Blackburn, who has been in Colfax for
several months, will return to her Texas
home. She will be accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. G. D. Kemp, on return visit.
We feel about as sorry as the other boys
to have Miss Livonia leave us, but hope
she will soon make Colfax another visit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

The first water melons OF the season
we're brought into Colfax yesterday, June
18th, by Messrs. Ellis Hadnot and Craw-
ford James, Of ward two, who brought in
a wagon load apiece. Mr.. H. has our
thanks for a treat to couple of nice
melons and basket OF plums.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
An Outrage on Civilization.

On last Tuesday night Charles Ingram,
a young man old enough to hare more
sense and better manners, dressed him.
self in q woman's clothes and took his
seat in the congregation of the Colfax
Methodist church while services were in
progress. He was accompanied by Alex.
Wells, another youngster about bis own
age, who also ought to have shown more
regard for common decency than to have
been guilty of joining in deliberate and
outrageous interruption of religious de-
votions. If these youngsters have no re-
gard for the rights aud privileges of their
neighbors, they should be taught by the
severely of the Law that they can not i'm
pose insult and disturbance upon others
without suffering the penalty. Young
Ingram. in particular, exhibited an ex-
treme lack and knowledge of propriety
by coming to the church the next night
and publicly complaining because some
one had been inquiring if there was NO
law to protect from such impudence and
imposition. He did this while Offering
ridiculously lame excuse for his outrage,
intended ostensibly for an apology, but
which was in itself an unwarranted and
impudent disturbance, made as it was at
the very moment the pastor in charge
was opening the doors of the church for
the reception of members. 1t is probable
this case will be put before the courts, as
the christian people of the land desire to
know whether they will be protected
from shameless efront and outrage of this
kind. II it is not done it will only be be-
cause OF the contritlon of the guilty par
Ties, and the hope that they will learn a
esson from this experience. and never en-.
rage IN anything go disreputable again.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Il. B. Pierce, merchant at Pollock has
been arrested and taken to Houston, Tex
as where it is claimed he is wanted for
forgery, larceny and murder.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

j. L. Hawkins, Esq., after an absence
OF about month, is with us for the sum-
mer, and can be found almost any hour
in the day relating over truthful remi-
niscences for the ediication of gaping
crowd OF our hard-worked citizens.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Earl Roberts, the youngest brother OF
Attorney w. G. Roberts, who attended
the late term at the State University, ar
rived in Colfax last Saturday, and will
spend his summer vacation with MS, re-
turning to school again in September.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Col. E. H. Lombard, the well known
agent OF the Citizens bank property in
Grant and other parishes, has just been
elected major general of the Louisiana
division OF the United c. s. Veterans.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

AS We 60 to press the pupils of the
Collar High School are all in ferror of
excitement over their cloeing exercises,
and everybody is getting ready to 60 to
the night exhibition.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Mr.. j. v. LeSage announces that he is
going to make a new departure in the
matter of selling cheap ice in Colfax. He
has made arrangements to sell it at /
cent pound or 81 cents per 100.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Clerk W. L. Shackelford received by
boat this week lot OF new household
furniture. He says If he has got to keep
bachelors hall, he is going to fix himself
up and go about it right!
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
Winchester Rife for s12.

Any one wishing to buy q new Win
chester repeating rife can get one for the
price OF Sl2 by calling at the CHRoN-
IcLE Office. 32-caliber, 10-silot, and ten
rounds OF cartridges given to purchaser
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

Miss Jennie Jackson, Of Montgomery,
has been Spending the week in Colfax
with her sister, Mrs. j. A. Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
Notice to Teachers.

There will be an examination of appli.
cants to teach in the public schools of
urant parish, on Friday, July 2, 1897.
j. A. WILLIAMS. Supt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

The District Conferences of the Alexan-
dria district will be held at Montgomery.
Grant parish, ON Thursday. July 9Th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26
LOCAL or s..

Mrs. Carnshan will go to Morgan City
next week, on visit to her daughter
who married last year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-06-26

PllH0e Organs. $500 Up, Sim p.int-
! syUVy, ere wanted. Catalogues Frees -
Address Daniel r. Beatty. Washington, NJ.
Morris tribune., 1897-08-18

Last summer one of our grandchil-
dren was sick with a severe bowel troub-
lie, says Mrs. f. G. Gregory of Freder-
Fickstown, Mo "Our doctors remedy
had failed, then we tried Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which gave very speedy relief. For
sale by Kruger, the druggist.
Morris tribune., 1897-08-18
Cool and Brave.

Sir Edward Bradford, head of the
metropolitan police force of London,
had a distinguished career in the
army That he is a man of great
courage and GOODNESS is proved by
the manner in which he lost his left
arm. Years ago, while still an off
Ger in India, Sir Edward Bradford
was very keen sportsman, with a
strong liking for that most danger.
Gus of all pastimes, tiger shooting.
One day, while engaged in this haz-
ardous diversion, he fired at a tiger,
which, only wounded, charged upon
him and bore him to the ground.
Never losing his. presence of mind
for moment, the intrepid hunter,
with a view to preventing the in
furiated animal from attacking his
head, thrust within its jaws his left
arm. The tiger simply gnawed it
off, but the life of the cool nimrod
was saved by his comrades, who al
rived in time to shoot the creature
before it Had time to infict any
more serious injury upon Sir Ed
ward. New York Times
Morris tribune., 1897-08-18
NAPoLEoN's VALUE OF VICTORY.
It Finds a Striking Counterpart in
Recent World Triumphs.

Napoleon knew well the'value of a vic
tory. After Auster1itz the world seemed
his. Fame invited, fortune favored every
thing ftin1ulated his aspiring ambition
With growing power he gathered the fruits
of victory. And so has it ever been. Sue
cess succeeds. A notable illustration OF
this truth is furnished by the great vic
tories won at the Worlds Fair in 93 and
the California Midwinter Fair in '94 by
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder. Ever
increasing sales and popularity have been
the result. The people have promptly
ratified the official verdicts that declared
DR.. Prices, for 1eavening power, keeping
qualities. purity and general excellence
the foremost baking powder in all the
world" Quite as quickly as the great
Emperor do they know the value of a vic
tory that means world wide supremacy.
Morris tribune., 1897-08-18
His Moneys worth.

Bowser (reading telegram he has
prepared) How does this suit You
Cannot come today Expect us
next week. Mother is ill.," There <
just ten words.
Mrs. Bowser- That's all right
only why not say, Mother is indis-
posedG"
Mr.. Bowser-That wouldn't make
It any clearer.
Mrs. Bowser II know, but it is a
longer word than ill and we
might as well get our money 8 worth
while we are about it.-Boston
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