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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04
Ex-Gov. j. Madison Wells

Ex-GOv. j. Madison Wells.
This remarkable man died at his
home near Lecompte in Rapides par
ish, February 2sth,. 1899. He was
born on Bayou Rapides, IL miles
from Alexandria, Jan. 8, 1908, and
spent hislonglife OF more than ninety
one years in the State of his nativity.
He took an active part in politics
all his life, was positive and decided
in his convictions, and no amount of
opposition ever turned him in his
course.
In the campaign of 1860 he espous-
ed the cause of the union-D Democratic
candidate, Stephen A. Douglass, and
during the war was an openly avow-
ed unionist. His advocacy of the
cause OF the union was not calculated
to make his existence all that might
be desired, and for the most of the
time he was compelled to remain in
hiding.
In 1866, when Michael Hahn vas
made governor of this State, Wells
became the lieutenant governor.
Hahn being subsequently elected to
the United States congress, Wells, ex-
officio, became governor. At the
next election, as the nominee of the
Democrats, he defeated the Republi-
can candidate, Judge j. g. Taliaferro,
and served as chief executive of the
State until he was removed by Gener-
al Phil Sheridan.
He was appointed surveyor of port
in this district by President Grant.
He remained in that office during q
portion of the Grant administration,
until the organization Of the return
ing board for this State. This board
had existence during several cam
paigns, but it's most memorable work
was its investigation OF the returns
Of the Hayes-Tilden election in 1876,
during the sessions of which General
Longstreet did not serve, and the
feeling in this State was concentrated
against Wells as the chairman and
his white colleague, General Anderson,
who unanimously with the negroes,
Kenner and Casanave, returned the
eight votes OF Louisiana for Ruther-
lord B. Hayes, thus defeating the
Democratic candidate, Samuel j. Til
den. 1t was the conduct OF this board,
which likewise endeavored to declare
Packard governor of Louisiana, that
had more to do with Fastening the
md Of negro domination in this state
than anything else.
In 1888, he married Miss Mary
Scott, daughter of Judge Thos. A.
Scott, OF Charlotte county, Va. The
venerabe lady, ten years younger
Than her deceased husband, is still
living. They had fourteen children,
light of whom are still living, Jour
boys and four girls. Mr.. T.. M. Wells,
Who lives on Grants point Opposite
;olfax, one Of the sons, is well known
o a large number OF the people Of |
Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04

DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine by
expelling from the body the excess OF
bile and acids improves the assimilative
processes. purifies the blood, tones up
and STRENGTHENS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04
letter. Salt Rheun, and Eczema.

letter. Salt-Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting Incl.
dent to these Diseases. is instantly allay-
cd by applying Chamberlains Eye and
Skin ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cnred by it. It
10 equally efficient for itching piles and
q favorite remedy for sore nipples, chap
ped hands, chillblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eys. q cts. per box. For
sale by j. II McNesly. Collar; Bush 4
Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04

The French minister Of agriculture
has issued . notice that all importa-
tons into France Of meats contain
ing borax or boracic acid will be pro-
hibited.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04

E. p. Haper, King, Miss. writes: Have
used DR.. M. A. Simmons liver medicine
"a years for distressing dyspepsia accom-
panying rheumatism and bowel troubles.
I find il milder and sursr in action than
Zeilinis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04

Bargain in Sewing Machines.
New South Sewing Machine, brand
new, three drawers and full set Of at
tachments, for $40 New Home Sew
ing Machine, brand new, six drawers,
and full set Of attachments, for 905.
Apply at the CHRoNIctt OFFIcE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04

A two or three weeks course OF DIR. NJ.
A. Simmons liver medicine will 30 regu-
late the excretory functions that they
will operate without any aid whatever.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04

Bearing down sensations, internal heat
and female weakness are cured by uss Of
Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-03-04

Mothers trusted friend, Simmons
Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets, prepare
the system for confinement, shorten labor
9pd make childbirth easy.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
BETHEL.
Mss LEILA CuNNINemAN, Reporter.

5. s. was reorganized ut .Jeddo last
Sunday, the following officers were
elected: Supt f Rhoades Asst Supt.
Oscar Keller, Organist, Addie Tharp
and Sec. Irene Lash.
1t would suit us much better if the
editor would put our items under the
head of Bethel, instead of South Ma
pie Grove.
Mr.. Kilmer left for Kansas City last
Wednesday where he will make his
home.
A Mr. Wolfe has moved on the place
vacated by Mr. Kilmer.
Claude Stewart held the county eX-
animation at Fair View Saturday.
Miss Myrtle Randolph returned
from Kansas City last Friday where
she has been spending the holidays.
Miss Anna Wicks went to Kansas
City last week to work.
Earl Rhoads and Monte Cushman
from Jeddo took the county eXamina-
ton at Fair View Saturday.
Mrs Belle is quite sick at present.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13

couple of days i'm Kansas City and
visit Mr. Smith. We wish John a
pleasant trip and Il safe return as he
is one of the best and most deserving
boys in the neigh borhood.
Otto Kruger, of lola, bought out
Tom Roberts meat market and
groceries in the Dorman building.
Thus another one of Iola's men came
to LaHarpe.
: Malcolm began the erection of a
new dwelling house today. He Will
move his store into Forney's new
store building next month and ID
Ewart, of lola, will open IN the one
Malcolm ~ Co.'S. vacates.
Hezzie Ward will stay at Melon
aids while John is gone east.
Oscar Kelley and Miss Media
Davis, of Nevada, Mo were married
by Squire Wood last Friday morning.
They did not seem to be afraid of
Friday.
Bob Miller's baby is quite sick at
this writing.
Emma Ohlfest has been on the sick
list and unable to be in the store.
We congratulate Guy Tredwsy on
his good fortune
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
ONION CREEK.
LILLE Thornton, reporter.

Rev. Holbert, who has .Deen away
preaching for some time, returned
last week.
Mr. Grund has had a new floor put
in his house.
MIR. Snively hauled Off his hogs last
week.
Mrs G. w Baxley visited Sunday
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Rose.
Mr. Ray Smith returned to his home
few days ago.
Enrol Slone and Harry Travis were
both sick few days last week.
Rev. Holmes and Funston each
preached Il short sci mon at the Valley
saturday night, and Rev. Holmes
preached Sunday and Sunday night.
The Fisher brothers have given
quite interesting music around in the
neigh borhOod, the last week includ-
ing Thornton's and Roses.
Mrs Dobbinburg and mother, Mrs
Dewitt visited at Harry Culberlson's
one day last week.
Miss Victoria Steele visited the lat.
ter part of last week in this neigh Dor
hood.
We understand that as Rev. Mont
gomery is having quite siege OF sick
ness in his family he will send anoth-
er man to fill his appointment at this
place Sunday.
Mr. Grund has traded his farm for
lola property and will move as soon
as he Is able.
Jesse Robinson made trip to his
place out east last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
LIBERTY.
LULA MALcoM. Reporter.

Johl Murphy lie finishing husklng
his corn.
Guy PEGS returned to Pittsburg last
Wednesday, where he Is attending
school He spent vacatian at home.
Mr.. Ira Townsend and daughter,
Mise Pearl, started Thursday evening
to Indiana, where they will visit
friends and relatives until the LIST of
March. Everyone wishes them a
pleasant trip.
George Wilson and John Murphy
attended literary at Pleasant Valley
last Thursday night. There were
others from Liberty there, too, and all
report good time.
Rosa Lawson was out from lola and
visited Miss Carrie and Emma Cor
nell last week.
Chas. Morril is visiting at Mr.. PEGS.
Literary at No. last Friday night
was good and was well attended
although some few found difficulty in
crossing the frozen ravines.
Geo. Malcolm and steve Bryant
have been hauling corn to lola for the
past week.
There was no school at Liberty last
week on account of tie illness of our
teacher, Miss Cowell.
Perry Heath has been having la
grippe for some short time past.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
SPRING BRANCH
Mr., FRANK JACKSON, Reporter.

Emmett Wise formerly of this part
has been visiting in this part the past
week. His many friends are glad to
see him.
The meetings at Rock Creek still
continues.
There is considerable sickness in
this part at present.
Henry Gear, Of lola had business in
this part with the Justice Monday.
Miss Maggie Powell has Suffered q
great deal lately with felOn on her
hand.
Jessie Lust has bought the Rock
well farm where ID A Gillespie lives.
Consideration S2500.
There were ten persons who took
the county examination at Spring
Branch Saturday.
MIR. Skinner broke his steam engine
while threshing and has employed
Mr. Gillespie with his engine to
finish up his contract.
Mr. Dillingham; has nice lap robe
found two miles east of lola on the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
PLEASANT VALLEY.


While Rev Stranahan was going
from Diamond TO the Valley one of
his ponies stepped on nail tanning
1t so he had to leave it and 90 the
rest Of the way horseback.
The basket supper at the Valley
was well attended, but the young
men were entirely too noisy. We
hope they will he more considerate of
the place next time. Proceeds 81. so.
Mr. Crusinberg and Mrs Butler
were married at the home of the
bride, Rev DeGarnett. of Colony.
officiating. Mr. Crusinberg at once
took his wife and effects home.
We heard Tom Hockett and Ethel
Thomson were to Garnett and were
married Last Saturday.
Emmett Wise, of Labett county. is
visiting at the Valley.
Gertie Voorhees, visited at John
Chilcote's last Friday.
The young people had an ENJOYABLE
time at ID Il Smiths at ali oyster sup
per last Saturday night.
J 0 w Howard returned from
Wichita last Wednesday where he
has been to visit his mother.
The literary at Prairie Union was
well attended Friday evening.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
TT Scott road recently that the owner
can have by describing the same to Il
Dillingham;, Allendale, Kan.
NORTH MAPLE GROVE.
MRS, s. G. JORDAN, Reporter.

MhS, o. ", JOhDANi htpOIltTs
Mr. II ) Ball was confined to the
house all OF last week with la grippe,
but IL now on the mend.
Bonnie Wright has moved his fam
lily into their new home east of the
school house.
Good meetings are being held in
Carlyle church this week. Rev
Smalley expects to help and all hope
tie ingathering OF souls may be
many
Carl Wisner shelled corn for Vezie
Bros, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of last week.
Edna Ball Is going to try to attend
school again in lola, il her eyes will
permit her to do so. She started last
Monday and will stay at Mr. Grant
Billbe's.
Mrs Della Leavitt, of Geneva, spent
the day with your reporter Tuesday.
Lost, on Friday night, Dec 8, 1898,
large cretonne lap robe between
Carlyle postotfice and Mrs G A Co.
Zines. VIII the finder please leave
at either of the above named places?
Il ID Cain, not Davis, as last weeks
items read, was the place where Fred
Reece gave his dinner
Mrs Covert is visiting friends in
Neosho Falls.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
ALLEN CENTER
j. W. TREpwAY, Reporter.

(rhis weeks news.)
Greeley Rhinehart shelled large
quantity of corn for Judge Knox last
week.
Regular preaching services are held
every afternoon by Rev. Shuey, sun
day school sharp at p. m.
Mr.. S. II. Weith is improving
slowly. Miss Josie was compelled to
undergo an operation on the tonsils of
her throat by DIR. Hooper. She IL
benefited by the treatment.
Mr.. Tobey is buying large quanti-
ties of corn. He is feeding nearly 200
head of fine steers.
Guy Tredway has received an APP
pOintment under the civil service
rules, and in order to accept it Is COM
PEELED to resign his work at Golden
Valley district, which he regrets Tery
much, and surely such kindly feelings
for his good fortune will prevail in
the hearts of that people that they
will give unanimous consent.
Last weeks items.)
The Christmas festivities have clos
ed and everything Is settling back to
its normal condition. Many visitors
hoNO i0tulhOh w NilOll lOlhCb W
their various vocations.
5 ii Weith is quite i'll with La
Grippe.
Spelling school last week was enjoy
ed by many and anumber of "lay OFF,
teachers were present.
Chas Roedel is Smelling and haul
ing corn to Mr. TObey
Charley Wilson is buying hogs for
shipment.
Mr. Tobey will not farm any more
hut will rent all his land and grasses
on shares.
Mr. Morrison will build in and move
to LaHarpe.
Homer Ramsey of Redfield senior
student of the State Normal spent
Monday and Tuesday with Guy Tired
way while enroute to his school work.
Hon l. b Pearson called in our
nelghborhood last week on his way
from LaHarpe.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13

runs wagon delivering dry goods
from lola. Where in the u ; can any
one find any county as handy, if we
only had n mail delivery we would
be all o X.
MrMyers went to LaHarpe and
Messrs Ayers, Wood, Gullett and
Stanley Miller went to lola from our
country last week.
"a perfect string town from this
side of LaHarpe into lola" is the re.
mark made by stranger going to
lola and returning not long since.
One of the attractions at Topeka
when some of our youths went up to
the city was the Collins residence as
they did not get to see the criminal.
Our worthy editor sent us some sup
plies not long ago, but they never
reached their destination. Wonder
where they went to.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
GOLDEN VALLEY.
MRS. HATTIE euLLnrr, Reporter

MRS. HATTIE GuLLETT, Reporter
oh what gentle blow we did have
last week.
The snow caused the rabbits to test
the orchards.
ID Ayers and wife aud son, Leroy
were i'm lola Monday from the Valley.
They will move to lola soon and the
Valley will lose one of our best
neig b bors aud our best church work
ers, yet as there is larger field to work
in at lola, they will have better
chance to work and may success
crown their efforts is our wish.
Hay handling last week was test
ing of one's patience.
Some OF the boys that got new
skates wish for long steady freeze.
Mr. Johnson aud family will move
soon.
George Davis was out from lola last
week buying poultry. He has pur-
chased new team.
Judge Konak la having a number
of houses built on his land and on the
land he got this winter and spring.
Fred Harmon hauled corn to l.
Preston Saturday.
Mrs l. j Preston was guest of her
neighbors. Her father went to Mis-
souri, and reports the country, not
like Kaneas, but rough. That word
not like Kansas" Is general re-
mark when they leave the Suntiower
State.
Some say Hobsou's mind is weaken
ing. We have thought his mind
should weaken for some time.
Mr. Bryant runs wagon delivering
groceries from Humboldt. Mr. Davis
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
FUNSTON
MISS AMY SEYMOUR, Reporter.

MISS AMY SEYMOUR, Reporter.
May this be the happiest year of
all your lives and may the REGISTER
have more subscribers than ever.
w Seymour and wife visited at
David Ayers last Friday.
w J Boyer and wife were at our
church Sunday and took dinner at
J r Stewards,
The following are the names of
those from our school who took the
examination: Tony and Drew Stew.
art, Gertie and Oscar McCOllum,
Jeanette Seymour, Stanley Willard,
Prentiss Donald and Mary Misch ike.
We wish them success.
Mrs Maggie Seymour and Amy
were very pleasantly entertained at
Mrs a Cunningham's Monday.
Luther Kendrick has hired to j II
Stewart for this year.
Clint Ball and wife spent last week
with Mrs BIS sister, Mrs Nellie Curf-
man.
Rev M Steinmetz was in our
neighborhood Saturday night.
Mrs Kasbeer spent Monday with
her sister, Mrs III BOeken.
Clarence MeCollum killed two wild
geese last week weighing eleven
pounds apiece.
Mrs w G Shinkle has returned
from her visit in Linn county,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
GENEVA.

Miss Mcdowell, of lola, has been
spending few days with her cousin,
Maud Long.
Mrs VIM Irwin returned TO Hutch
inson Saturday after an extended Wis
it with her parents.
Mrs Fred Spicer, of lola, is visiting
friends this week.
Mrs Cotes, from Cloud county, is
visiting relatives at this place.
Herbert Spicer started Tuesday
for Eastport, N. Y, where he has
secured work.
The singing school met at the
Academy Saturday night to sing the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
LA HARPE.
MRS. f. NJ. DAVIS. Renorter.

MRS. f. NJ. DAVIS, Reporter.
Elmer Patterson has moved his
family over from Uniontown and we
are glad TO welcome him among us.
Mr. and Mrs Lenhart returned to
their nome in Mt Hope Monday morn
ing. They will probably move here
later on.
Mrs Gillespie was buried in the
LaHarpe cemetery on Sunday. She
had lived among us good many
years until lately. Herself and hus-
band owned "a farm near Carlyle at
her death. Mrs Gillspie has been a
sufferer for years, but her many
friends were grleved to hear of her
death, and the deepest sympathy is
extended to the lonely husband.
Mr. and Mrs Carl and Miss Maude
were down from Burlington to attend
Mrs Gillespie's funeral. John Carl
was down from Neosho Rapids to at
tend his SISTERS funeral.
Otto Ohlfest has his new seven
room house nearly completed in the
Palmer addition.
Elmer Logan has bought out Goble
a. Lineback's Livery Barn. We are
glad to welcome Elmer among us and
hope he will make ii success as he
is a rustler. We have not learned
what Mr. Goble will do. Mr.. Line
back ia working for Mr. Logan at
present
q w Smith, of Kansas City, bought
most Of Sam Harris farm. We have
not learned the particulars what
either intend doing.
John Mcdonald started to New
York City and visit his brothers,
George and Alex. He will stop q
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13

old year out and the new year in.
Their teacher, Mr.. Irwin, was pre-
sented will a beautiful chair, token
of their gratitude for the interest he
has shown in their behalf.
&. Lobaugh went to lola Monday
to commence work in the smelter.
Monday morning, after forty.One
years of faithful service, our postmas.
ter of Geneva, Mr. J Nj Nation turn
ed the Office over to his successor. 1t
was one of the longest records of un-
broken service ever had in the postal
service.
Mr. James Leavitt rented the build
ing formerly used by j NJ Matoon.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
MORAN.
ALMIRA c. BAssErT, Reporter.

Pearl Smith spent Monday and
Tuesday in lola.
Mr. and Mrs G G Mapes are both
down with LaGrippe.
DIR Drake occupied the Presby terrain
pulpit Sunday.
VIM Walker is one of the victims of
the grip.
There We're no services i'm the M h
church Sunday owing to an accident
with the stove pipe.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
To Old Subscribers.

The unprecedented offer (see page ten) to send
the REGISTER one year for fifty cents to all old
subscribers who will pay their arrearage in full to
date is made in the hope, and the expectation Of
collecting between now and February 1st every
dollar that is due on subscription, and of pat
ting the REGISTER in every house in the county
where it is not now going Will you not help us
to accomplish both these purposes Send us the
amount of your arrearage and fifty cents for the
new year. then spread the good news among your
notwithstanding neighbors.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
CARLYLE.
G. A. STINsoN. Reporter

C. A. STINsoN, Reporter.
Rice Adams aud wife returned
home this week.
Mr. Stout, our telegraph operator
has been sent TO Cofieyvile and Mr.
Kelstadt takes his place here.
We are sorry to announce the death
of Mrs Gillespie which occurred last
Tuesday evening. The funeral was
at the church after which the re-
mains were taken to La Harpe for
burial.
A friend aud classmate of Mr. Small
ley Is visiting him this week and
helping him with the meeting.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13
THE co UNITY NEWS.
Interesting Items From An Over
Allen County.
THE MOST IMPORTANT DEEDS
DONE nv YOUR NEIoHBoRs FAITH
FULLY AND iMPARTIALLY SET
DOWN BY REGISTER
REPORTERS

The Reporters whose names appear at the
heads OF these letters are agents of the REGIS
rER and are authorized to solicit advertising
and receive subscriptions. Amy assistance
rendered them in gathering the news OF their
respective neighborhoods will be appreciated
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-13

Help us to add at least a thousand
new names to the REGISTERS sub
scription list during the next two
weeks. How? By telling your non
subscribing neighbors Of the great Of
fer made on page ten.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-01-14
REEVES BROS SALOON
At Humphrey Burned Last Night
 Work of an Incendiary.

The following telegram was re- ceived from Humphrey by Reeves Bros, ot this city, this morning.
 Your saloon and con tents burn ed this morning.
 Mir. Cliff Reeves, who conducts the business at Humphrey for these gentlemen, closed the saloon Tues day and came to this city, being very sick The saloon was doubt less robbed and then burned.
 The building was frame struc- ture and cost about $500. The stock of goods was valued at 5000. The fixtures were of very fine material and they too were consumed, valued at 5000.
 Among other things that were burned was a wardrobe containing all of Mr. Cliff Reeves clothing and other personal effects, including a fine gold watch and chain, dia- mond ring and Q fine shot gun. There was no insurance whatever.
 Messrs. Gus and Cliff Reeves left DE the noon trai5 today for that place to investigate the conaagra- tioa.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-01-14

the body and landed on the ribs with his left, then Sharkey turned his attention to the upper works with Mccoy sprinting to the ropes with Sharkey having a decided ad- vantage. The sailor let fly both lett and right. landing on the body and forcing Mccoy to the east end of the ring close to the center. Mccoy fal- tered and Ton caught him with a IleftswiHg on the neck Mccoy fell to the floor of the ring with his head hanging over the lowest of the three ropes, looking imploringIy around.
 The Kid lay there helpless, while the referee counted ten seconds, after which he struggled to his feet and Sharkey, not knowing that the limit had expired, rushed at him once more, this time swinging right on the neck again. Then Mccoy seemed to be in a helpless condition, but the referee did not trouble himself in counting seconds, but waved his right had to Sharkey to retire to his corner. saying at the same time, "I counted Mccoy out on the other fall; you've won"
 Mccoy struggled to his feet and staggered to his corner where his seconds were already awaiting him and placed him on the stool while Sharkey's adherents almost smoth- cred him with embraces and con gratulations. Time ef round. one minute, thirteen seconds.