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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-01-07
lRoNlcAL IFS

Ifa girl uses enough paint she may re-
scinble the picture of health.
II genius is disease bu, few people
in the world have any cause for alarm.
If il wasn't for the weather there are
lots of men who would never look to-
ward heaven.
II the domestic troubles Of q mar
ricd couple are only little ones they
ought 10 i,e happy.
If an up-to-date girl is pressed 10
tell man she loves him she lets him
keep right on pressing.
II you want 10 attract 4 wonan's at
tention to any particular thing. just
rlace IL in front of mirror.--Chicago
News
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-01-07
JEsTs OF THE TAcLs.

a resident In Elizabeth. y. j.. SAYS
the mosquitoes are growing so bony
that they are hardly al for food.
I'll, seems very strange said Barn
stormer. "that When an egg isn't good
for anything else il goes ON The stage
She'll these mushrooms are poi-
sonous what will become of me?" lie
--"rhat depends on the life YOU have
led"
The reason why weeds grow faster
than the corn Is explained by a wise old
gardener. The weeds are the natural
children OF the soil. while. the vegetables
are oaly siepchildren.
A visitor to the kitchen Of the Reform
club said To- Alexis Soyer the chef de
cuisine; "Nour female attendants are
an very pretty" Eyes" said the chef.
"piain cooks win no; do here
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-01-07
MATS BEST FRIEND.
hAlo

First aud forcmos, woman is mans
best friend.
Because she is his mother
Because she is his wife.
Because without her he would be rude
rough and upsodly.
Because She can with him endure pain
quietly and meet joy gladly.
Because she is patient with him m ill-
ness, endurcs MS fretfulncss and moth
ers' him.
Because she teaches him the value Of
gentle words, Of kindly thought and OF
consideration.
Because on her breast he can shed tears
Of repentance and he is never reminded
OF them afterwards
Because she will stick TO man thor
ugh good and evil report, and always be
lieve 10 him II she loves him.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-01-07

where am IT," rasred the left
tackle, opening his eyes 'ecalv.
They answered him with cardor.
Roughly Speaking, hs was Just hncl,
of the 2c-yard Inc. lis nose and the
hack OF his head. however. were not
definitely located as yet.--N. y. Jour
aal.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-01-07

44yANrED-rR AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies TO travel Tor re-
snCnsi1lr established house In Idaho. Norihly
sta Cc and expenses Position steady Pcfof-
cncc lncloSc scli-adirCssc1 stamped envelope
The Dominion Company. Dept. y Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
The Weather Calendar.

The Chronicle has received the Car
dui Weather Chart and Calendar for
1899 from the Chattanooga Medicine
Co. This is one of the best calendars
published. Each sheet (13x20 inches
in size) contains the calendar for one
month in large figures that can be
read across anyroom Under the fig
ures patent weather signals indicat-
ing Prof. DeVoe's Weather Forecasts
for every day in the year appear.
The moons changes and legal holi-
days are also shown. A fewcopies of
it can be secured by sending 10 one:
cent postage stamps to The Chatta-
nooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga,
Tennessee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Messrs. Sayes and MCGEE, from the
Point Maigre country, accompanied
by Mr.. Jack Frost, magistrate of
ward 3, we're in Colfax on Sunday and
Monday last, looking for a horse
which had estrayed or been taken
from their neighborhood. They
found the horse in the hands of Mr..
Hunnicutt, it having been traded to
him by Mr.. King, who had obtained
it from some other party, the animal
having been snapped or traded it
seems several times sinceit disappear
ed from the Point Maigre country.
Mr.. Hunnicutt gave the horse up,
Mr.. King giving him another in its
place, and looking to the other par
ties to reimburse him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
From New Zealand.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. %, 1896.
] ana very pleased to state that since
took the agency OF Chamberlain's medi-
cines the sale has been very large, more
especially Of the Cough Remedy. In
two years have sold more OF this par
ticular remedy than of all other makes
for the previous five years. AS to its ef-
ficasy, have been informed by scores of
persons of the good results they have re-
ceived from it, and know its value from
the nee OF it in my own household. 1t is
so pleasant to take that we have to place
the bottle beyond the reach Of the chill
dren. e. j. ScANTLEBURY.
For sale by ]. H. McNeely, Colfax,
Bush & Randolph. Paramount, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
CONSTABLE SALE.
Seventh Justice Court, Parish of Grant
State of Louisiana.

Seventh Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana.
T. W. Kimble vs.. Jno NJ. Hickman,
Cases No. $50 and Isl consolidated.
BY virtue OF writ OF q. ia. issued out
of the seventh Justice court 10 the above
entitled suit, and to me directed, have
seized and will offer for sale at the office
of r. w. Horn, magistrate, in the town
of Montgomery. La, on
SATURDAY. Bee. "a, 1893,
the following property seized as the prop
erty of the defendant, to-wit:
Two ~ acres of land ia Grant parish,
La, as follows, to:wit: commencing at
the southwest corner of section Is. town
ship s north, range west. and running
one hundred and forty GAO yards east.
thence north seventy (70) yards, thence
west one hundred and forty GAO yards.
thence south seventy (70) yards, said
tract containing two acres OF land, to-
gether with all buildings and improve
mems thereon.
Terms Of sale-C Cash, subject to ap-
praisement. H. F. McMANUS.
Nov. Is. 1898. Constable 7th ward.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
A Sure SIGN ofCroup.

Hoarseness in a child that is subject
to Group is a sure indication of the APP
proach OF the disease. II Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has appeared, it will pre-
vent the attack. Many mothers who
have croupy children always keep this
remedy at hand and find that it saves
them much trouble and worry. 1t can
always be depended upon and is pleas
ant to take. For sale by j. II. McNeely,
Colfax, Bush 4 Randolph, Paramount
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
PRONUNCIATION of Election.

FrOnulgatlOn OF ELECTION.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF GRANT,
CoLFAx, La, Der. 10. 1893.
Whereas, in accordance with a
proclamation of election lawfully is
sued and advertised in the manner
for the lawful times, an election was
held in the town of Colfax, to elect u
Mayor and Five Councilmen, to serve
for the ensuing term. Said election
being held before R. s. Cameron and
H. G. Goodwin, citizens and voters
legally qualified to act ascommission-
ers in the town of Colfax. Said cleo
ton being held between the lawful
hours, and due returns of same made
to the Board of Supervisors of Grant
parish. Now, therefore, after canvas
sing said vote, we declare that ut said
election w. l.. Richardson was elected
Mayor OF the town of Colfax, he hav-
ing received majority OF votes cast,
and'that J. @. Long, j. P. Lewis, l..
B. Price, j. H. McNeely and H. G.
Goodwin were elected Councilmen of
said town, they having received a
majority Of the votes cast at SAID
election held in the town of Colfax on
the 18th day of Nov, 1898. In wit
ness whereof We afix our official sig
natures. w. W. SMITH,
Supervisors of Election in and for the
Parish of Grant, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
CDG
New York Morld,
Cbrice-a-Week edition.
rs Good as Daily at tire price Of a
Wsekly.

During the Spanish American war The
Thrice a. Week World proved its great
value by the promptness, thoroughness
and accuracy OF its reports from all the
scenes Of important events. 1t was as
useful as daily to the reader, and it
will be Of equal value in reporting the
great and complicated questions which
are now before the American people.
1t prints the news of all the world.
having special correspondence from all
important news points OF the globe. It
has brilliant illustrations, stories by
great authors. capital humor page,
complete markets, departments for the
household and women's work and other
special departments of unusual interest.
We offer this urcanalled newspaper
and The COifax Chronicle together
one year for 81 65.
The regular subscription price of the
two papers is 81 co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
To Confederate Soldiers.

Colfax, La, Nov. 2, 1898.
offer my services free of all charges
to any Confederate soldier or soldiers
widow who desires to apply for pension.
The amount set apart for pensions is
small; and the distressed condition of a
large number OF these old soldiers, and
their widows, calls for every dime allow
ed them by law.
Widows whose husbands died since
June LIST, 1865, do not come under the
law. w. L. SHACKELFORD,
Clerk District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
Farm for Rent
AND
Mules for Sale.

A splendid farm, in fine filth and
cultivation, situated one mile south
OF Colfax, $50 acres in cultivation;
several good cabins and gin, together
with wood and water privileges; all
for rent on favorable terms.
Also six good mules for sale, will be
sold cheap for the cash, or on liberal
terms to responsible party.
Apply to j. F. KELLY,
Colfax, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
The Thanksgiving services held in

The Thanksgiving services held in
the Colfax Methodist church. were
most interesting and instructive.
Prof II. B. Hines address was most
patriotic in sentiment and elegant in
diction. All who heard him were wen
pleased. The opening prayer by Rev.
F. d. Van valkenburgh was fervent
and unusually eloquent, and his talk
at the close of the services very ap-
propriate and instructive. Altogeth-
er the occasion was one of spiritual
benefit and Intellectual pleasure to
all who attended.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
The Best Plaster.

A piece OF flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the affected parts il superior to any
plaster. When troubled with a pain in
the chest or side, or lame back. give Il
Z trial. You are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which Il
enords Pain Balm is also certain cure
tor Rheumatism. For sale by J. Fl. Nc
Neely Collar; Bush and Randolph. Fair
mount La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Our old one-armed friend, Mr. w.
Fl. Hodnett, q veteran Of the Confed-
crate war, was IN Colfax last Satur-
day, looking after his pension from
the State. He is one among the de-
serving few who are applying for this
bounty from the State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

On Friday of last week the sports
men of Colfax scored a successful
drive, and Hunter McNeeIy carried
OIL the honors by killing a deer. The
boys tried a couple OF drives this week,
but without success, although they
had lots of fun, and banged away at
two or three old bucks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

DIR. E. B. Gray, OF Clarence, spent
the first part Of the week in Colfax,
circulating among his old friends and
making arrangements to locate in
our midst for thepractice of medicine.
We understand that the Doctor will
move here about the first of january.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Mr.. Will LaCroix has received the
appointment as postmaster at Col
fax, and as soon as he receives his
bond and has properly qualified, he
expects to take charge and move the
Office into thefront of the brick build
ing, next door to Price K LaCroix's
store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Mr.. w. L. Shackelford and wife went
to Alexandria on Wednesday, to be
present at the opening Of the Fair,
and have remained over for a few
days to get theful benefit Of heshow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Messrs. A. B. Cook, Chas. Paulett
and Joseph Meyer, the graceful trio
that used to hold forth at the VIII
hanson Hotel, have bid Colfax adieu
for while, the first two being now
located at Boyce, while the latter has
pitched his camp in thecity OF Shreve-
port.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

What has become of the artesian
well committee? We have not heard
q word from them for the last two
months. It is high time some show
ing was being made if Colfax is to
have the well for use next summer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

The blizzard that came down on us
last Tuesday night is decidedly the
coolest for this season. Wednesday
morning the ground was frozen, and
ice could be found in many places
halt an inch thick. Present prospects
are that the "spell'' will continue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

An Embarrassment in another column
gives notice that DR.. j. F. Kelly de-
sires to rent out his farm and also to
sell six good plantation mules. The
Doctor has been in bad health for
several months, and he desires to get
rid of the cares OF farming for while.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

We were pleased to receive acall on
Wednesday from Mr.. D. F. Clark,
President of the Union Lumber Com
pany, of Alexandria, which company
buys up the output of lumber of the
sawmills in Grant and Rapides par
iehes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

There was, once upon time, a
committee appointed to devise ways
and means to build a college, but as
yet the report of that committee has
not materialized.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

On the night of Friday, 18th, the
little folks Of Colfax had fine time
at the residence of Mr.. H. Easter
brook, where they were treated to a
magic lantern show, and enjoyed
themselves hugely for an hour or
more.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Mr.. Anglo Cockfield, OF Natchitoches
parish, was Il visitor to Colfax on Fri
day and Saturday of last week
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

In 1887 Mr.. Thomas Mcintosh, Of
Allentown, Tenn, had an attack of dys-
entery which became chronic. II was
treated by the best physicians in East
Tennessee without a cure. :" he says. Ell
nally tried Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. After nsing
about twelve bottles I was cured sound
and WELL For sale by ]. H. McNeely,
Colfax; Bush and Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Capt. C. H. Teal arrived home on
Thursday from Shreveport, where he
had been on a visit OF a few days as
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Will H.
Tunnard, the latter being his niece.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

BoRN.-To Mrs. T. NJ Smith, at $50
p. m. on Thursday, Nov. "a, 1898, a
fine 10-pound son. Mr.. Milton Smith
now thinks the oath was most ap-
propriate day for Thanksgiving.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

We return thanks to Mr.. F. B. Dean
for a peck OF big turnips, averaging
or 8 pounds each. He has a fine lot
OF sweet potatoes which he sells at 35
cents q bushel.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

The Colfax Lodge of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons held their regular
monthly meeting last Saturday after
noon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Mr.. R. w. Horn and wife, OF Mont
gomery, arrived in Colfax on Thurs
day, and after calling ona few friends
returned home yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

Township maps showing all vacant u.
s. Homestead Lands in Grant parish fur
nished for fifty t50) cents Township.
Apply to w. L. SHAcKELroRD,
Clerk Dist. Court, Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26
10 Al. DO r s.

Mr.. s. NJ. LaCroix expects to go to
Alexandria to-day to take in the Fair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-11-26

l would call the attention. OF all per.
sons interested in the Improvement OF
Horses in this country to my fue Black
Percheron Stallion. BRANDON" import
ed registered stock from France bought
by me for One Thousand Dollars.
He will be fonnd in charge OF a compe-
tent attendant at rny livery stable ia /.
Cclfax, La. j. II. MONEELY.
Feo. q, 1896
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-08

has been twenty-five carloads OF ore
shipped to smelters at Omaha and
Denver for treatment. or late years
there has been but little work done on
the property, because there were so
many small owners interested in it and
they could not be got together to agree
on a line or plan of operations. but the
gentlemen who have now purchased
this property lately got them a to-
gether and secured their signature to
the document which transfers this valu
able mining property to them. The
shaft is down a depth Of l07 feet, and
the width Of the vein is ten feet at the
bottom Of the shaft The ore taken
from this mine will run from thirty to
forty per cent in lead, fifteen to thirty
onnces in silver, and from two to four
dollars in gold to the ton. The vein is
a true assure one, cutting the schist in
two and lies between well defined
granite walls, and being on the same
belt as the Keystone, it is without a
doubt a continuation Of that belt Of ore
deposits. With q new management
there is no question of this property
being able TO at an early date resume
the shipping Of ore to eastern smelters
for treatment, and with the present
price Of lead it will at once become a
dividend paying prOperty.-Journal.
GOLDEN REwAR DIVIDEND.
Another dividend payer has been al
ded to the list Of the Northern Black
its meeting at New York City on De-
cember 10th, the Golden Reward Con-
solidated Mining and Milling company
declared its first regular quarterly div
idend OF SC a share and an extra divi-
dend Of l0c a share, both payable at
New York City on Feb. lst next. 1t is
inferred from this notice that dividends
will be paid regularly in the future.
This is another evidence that tie m in
ing and milling Of the dry ores of this
district il a successful and profitable in
VeStment,-Ploneer Times.
WYOMING ONYX,
r. w Bradley Of Cheyenne has, it is
said, closed a contract with the Peoria
steam marble works TO ship to that in.
stitution all the onyx he can produce.
Mr.. Bradley's contract provides for the
article TO be loaded on the train at
Badger. In the vicinity Of Hartvillc
are numerous onyx quarries and seven
of the best Of these Mr.. Bradley has
leased for FIVE years. Mr.. Bradley says
be is satisfied he car make a good thing
from his contract. The onyx has been
judged by experts to be as fine an ar
ticle as can be found anywhere. The
stone runs in three colors-greon, cream
and white. The first two are the most
desired, hence the most valuable From
this industry in the next year Wyoming
is to receive great beneit.-Newcastle
Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-08
A Good Thing.

Probably a million people in the
United States suffer with some difficulty
of the throat or lungs every year. We
want every one to know that Dr, Daniels
Compound Sanguinara will give a sure
and speedy relief. 1t costs only SO cts
to prove this statement. If not at your
druggists, will be sent by express paid
by the Dakota Medicine Company,
Mitchell, South Dakota. Sold by A. j.
Jones & Co. Cnster, s.. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-08
personal Mention.

w. G. Fay, Of Otis, was a business
caller in the city on Monday,
l.. Bertschy was a Wednesday guest at
the Kleemann fiom Sheridan.
Mrs j. c. Wolfe. Of Pringle, was visit
ing friends in the city Monday,
C.. }. Patton, the Keystone attorney,
came in Monday on legal business.
J. c. Spencer came in from Deadwood
Oh Tuesday, en- route to Sylvan lake.
II. NJ. Chapman was registered at the
KIeemann on Tuesday from Keystone.
j. X. Knapp was a business visitor in
the city on Wednesday from Buffalo
Gap.
] w. Bobier, an old pioneer Of Battle
creek, had business in the county seat
on Wednesday,.
Charles H%ageman and wife were
guests at the Kleemann on Thursday
from Hill City.
NJ. j. Bailey went to Lead early in
the week TO look after his lumber bust
ness in that place.
j. G. Wing, the st. Joe itinerant, was
in the city on Saturday INTERVENING
Custer merchants.
II. +. Sewman, the Omaha trade
r~ustler, was calling upon his Custer
customers on Saturday.
A. T. Feay went to Hill City Thurs
day morning on mining business, re-
turning in the evening.
T. j. Cunningham. the genial Lincoln
trade solicitor, was an ~ovcr.Sunday
guest at the Kleemann.
Ct. S. Thorp. the we'll known Lincoln
t~rareler, was looking after the wants of
his Custer patrons on Saturday.
S. NJ. IIoughton, the energetic trade
r~ustler, came in Monday from Dead
wood to interview his Custer patrons.
W. w. Challis, the veteran Keystone
~prospector and miner, WAS among the
transient visitors in the city on Tues
day.
Miss Clara Albien departed OF tie
Sunday mornig passengea to resume
her studies at the Spearfsh Normal
school.
George Bertschy, the Pennington
county mining man, came in Sunday
from Sheridan and registered at the
Kleemann.
Charles Freeland came in from his
stock ranch, west of this place, on Sat
urday to purchase supplies, and enjoy
u taste of city life.
n. S. Neal, commissioner for the
second district, came in Sunday from
Spokane, 10 attend a meeting of the
board which met on Monday.
County Supt. Miss Eta NJ. Drew re-
turned from Sioux Falls Sunday morn
ing, where she had been in attendance
at the State Educational Association
meeting.
James Clark returned Wednesday
from near Rockford, where he has been
for the past two weeks taking care of
some mining property in which he is
interested.
- Miss Garnet Kendall, who spent her
holiday vacation with her parents in
this city, departed for Hot Springs Sun
DAY evening to resume her studies in
the Black Hills College.
Cy Cole. the restless and irrepressible
~prospector. miner and sage of Keystone,
was among the Tuesday transients in
the city. He is still sorely afflicted with
the Klondike fever aud expects to leave