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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04

This issue of the CHRONICLE COM
pletes it's 22d volume under the pres
emit management. On the I'd day Of
November, 1877, this editor arrived
in Colfax and took charge, and has
run the paper with such regularity
since that time that after 20 years
the present volume is completed with
in two days of the same time OF the
year our first volume began.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
Saved His Wife.

Mr.. G. e. Henderson, Poolsville, Texas,
writes ms as follows: My wife has been
troubled many years with constipation.
She has used nearly all kinds of RENE
dies, but failed to receive any benefit
until she tried Ramons' Pills and Tonic
Pellits, sold here by w. / Burlington.
She is now in better health than for a
long time. We use no other.
w. /. Burlington. Druggist, Poolsviile,
Texas, July, II, 1897, says: ! sell more
of your Liver Pills and Tonic PelIits
than of all others combined and han
die fifteen or twenty different kinds of
pills. For sale by j. V. LeSage, Colfsx.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04

j. H. McNeely, Colfax. and Bush d
Randolph. Paramount, guarantees every
hottie OF Chamberiain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any one
who is not satisfied after using two-thirds
of the contents. This is the best remedy
in the world for lagripps. coughs. colds.
Group aud whooping cough and is pleas
ant and safe to take. 1t prevents any
tendency OF cold to result in pneumonia.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
Term of Court Postponed.
Winfield, La, Oct. 20, 1896

WInnueIu, La, OcC. 70, I6JJ
Owing to special term of ccurt in Jack
son parish, the November term of court
for Grant parish is postponed until the
I'd Monday in said mouth. The grand
Jurors, witnesses, and others interested
in court matters are notified to appear on
said Second Monday, it being the 18th
day of November.
NJ. F. MACHEN,
Judge 4th Judicial District.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04

would as soon think ofdoing bust
ness without clerks as without adver.
tising.-John Wanamaker.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04

WANTED : SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON.
w est pers'n to represent rs as Managers in
this and close By counties. SALARY $500 year
and expenses. Straight, bona-fde no more no
less salary. Position permanent. Our references
any bank ir any town. 1t 10 mainly Office work
conducted ut home. Reference Enclose self
addsessed stamped envelope. The DOMINION
COMPANY, Depart. B. chicago so
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04

A friend in need is friend indeed.
That is exactly what Chan berlain's
Cough Remedy is. 1t lie the mothers
help when she is sudderly awakened in
the night by the on,iDous husky cough,
and labored breathing. of her babe. 1t
is the safe resort of the youth or adult
when he has caught cold" and that is
coughing and irritation OF the mucous
membrsnce of the the throat. It allays
the irritation and cures the cold. For
sale by J. II. McNeeiy, Collar; Bush 4
Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
Colfax High School,

The Trustees of the Colfax High School
for Males and Females take pleasure i'm
announcing tothe public that the seventh
Nine Months Session of this school will
begin ON the First Monday of Sept+m-
Der, lo!I9. No pains will be spared to
make it a irst-class High School.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary Department 81 so per montl,
Preparatory 200 -
Collegiate 80 90 s'
Music. Vocal aud Instrumental 50 -
Incidental fee Is cents per session.
Good board can be obtained ON ressons-
ble terms. Two hotels in town, and sew
eral private boarding houses in town and
vicinity will board cheap. Those having
children to educate should send them in
and give us fair trial. We are in the
race TO stay.
p.s. CAMERON, President.
H, G. GOODWIN,
Secretary Board of Trustees.
Colfax, La, July 10, 1899.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
Judge 4th Judicial District.

The ''commerciap guarantees
against New Orleans were about all
raised on Nov. LIST.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
Meeting of Peoples Party Exec
utive Committee.
Fairfield, Oct. IA, 1899.

Oil uciu, OCts II, 1OOJ.
Peoples Party Parish Executive
Committee met at Fairfield this day.
Present: Wiley w. Smith, chairman;
w. l.. Shackelford, secretary.
Ward Nv. L. Shackelford, for sell
and as proxy for j. E. Dunn.
Ward I'D. B. Boyett, w. j. Boyett,
proxy; Thos. Tracy, proxy; j. H.
Jordan, proxy for Stewart and Duke.
Ward 81. d. p. Lotion, C. c. Rich
ards, c. G. Jones, proxy.
Ward 40. C. Watson, c. C. Fuller,
j. s. Brister, proxy for B. j. Nugent.
Ward ST. NJ. Bradford. proxy.
Ward 6-Wiley w. Smith, for self
and as proxy for j. R. Smith.
Ward 7-Jesse l.. Fletcher, for self
and as proxy for C. L. Purvis.
On motion parties present holding
proxies as above be allowed. Carried.
Purpose OF meeting explained by
the chairman, and on the motion of
o. C. Watson, be it resolved, that the
various wards throughout the parish
shall hold ward mass meetings on the
I'd Saturday in November, 1899, for
the purpose of electing a new Parish
Executive Committee, consisting of 3
members from each ward, and that
said newly elected Executive Commit
tee be requested to convene at Fair
field on Tuesday after said I'd Satur-
day and organize.
Committees were appointed tolook
after the registration and meeting
adjourned. w. w. SMITH,
Chairman.
w, L. SHACKELFoRD.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
JOHN G. RYAN


for Cterk Of the Court.
We are authorized to announce
j. ]. O'QUINN
az q candidate for Clerk Of the Court,
subject to the action OF the Democrats
Of Grant parish in making their party
nominations tor Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR Dtstrtst JSdes.
We are authorized to announce
EDWIN g. HUNTER

rs candidate for Judge OF the 18th Ju-
dicial District composed Of tho parishes
of Rapides and Grant, subject TO tue &C.
ton OF the Democratic party.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
W. l.. SHAcKELFoRD,

secretary.
The above proceedings were for
warded to the Peoples Demands for
publication, which paper had changed
proprietors, and declined to publish
same. w. l.. SHAcKELFoRD.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
for 0beyjn.

We are authorized to announce
NJ. e. SWAFFORD
as q candidate for Sheriff and Ok Of1cio
Tax Collector of Grant parish, subject to
the Democratic nomination.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04

as-Jsdicial advertisements mast be paid
FOR in adrance: or they wiu BE- Discontinued
.ftr the first insertion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04
COLFAX. GRANT PARISH La. SATURDAY NOVEMBER A. 1899

| New Attractions!
Great Attractions!
Stock of Fall and Winter Goods
received, purchased for cash. and
all to be sold at astonishingly low
prices. by the Old Reliable
B. TURNER, p,n.v,,,.. La.
Everything New in his large and
well selected stock Of Notions and
Sensonable Goods, Clothing Ladies'
Trimmed Hats, Mems Hats, and
Boots, Shoes, ETC.. Etc.
Stylisb fall p y
lind Winter Goods!
All carefully selected with special
view to the needs of the trade
Also his usual full line OF Hard
ware, Cutlery, Crockery, Saddlery,
Staple Groceries. and
Plantation Supplies. -
He invites special attention to his
large stock of Furniture, kept
in his spacious rooms on the Sec
ond floor. Examine his goods be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. Every
thing sold for cash at
Rock Bottom Figures.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-11-04

feS District Httorwsy.
We are authorized to announce the
name of
JOHN G. RYAN
as candidate for District Attorney OF
the Thirteenth Judicial DistrIct, compos-
ed of the parishes Of Rapides and Grant,
subject to nomination by the Democratic
party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05
HELP YOUR LIBRARY.
Suggestions on Decoration and a Word
About the open Shelf System.

The Wisconsin Valley Library As
ISOLATION meeting held in Stevens
Point last week was not as largely at
tended as library meetings usually are
but it made up in enthusiasm what it
lacked in numbers. Interesting re-
ports were given from all the libraries
in the Wisconsin Valley which were
very freely and informally discussed.
Aside from this the delegates to the
meeting had the privilege of examin-
ing and watching the workings of the
Stevens Point Public library.
The most noticeable feature is that
every person who draws books knows
where to find what he wants. and
when the book is returned the bOr-
rover, not the librarian. returns it to
its place on the shelves. This is
great saving of time, and very often
of temper to the borrower and gives
him a greater knowledge Of books and
the librarian is able to give out books
more rapidly and attend to her other
duties which are constantly demand
ing her time and attention.
The borrowers of the L. b. Scott
Public library do not know where to
find books or how to return them to
their proper places on the shelves, but
they can learn this the same as the
borrowers in other libraries do, by
paying close attention to the system
of arrangement and with little as
sistance from the librarian, which she
is ready and willing to give.
The books for BOYS and girls have
been placed on shelves by themselves
and the young people are rapidly
learning to keep their books in order.
If the older persons will do the same
it will be one step toward making this
model library. Another step is to
make rooms more beautiful, and in
this every man, woman and child IN
Grand Rapids or out of it if they wish,
can aid the board of directors and the
librarian by bringing flowers, potted
plants and pictures. The children
could gather autumn leaves and bring
them to the library where they will be
mounted properly and arranged on the
walls in an attractive display. These
are some Of the ways to help your
| library to be a model for all the libra
ries in the state.
The following is a list of a few more
| books received this week. These lists
| that appear from time to time can be
cut out of the paper and used as call
slips in the library:
Arnold and Gilbert-Stepping Stones
to Literature First, Second and
Fifth Readers.
DeXter-In Memoriam. Verses.
Blanchard-A Girl of IS.
| Gay-BuSiness Bookkeeping.
| COOke-StOries of the Old Dominion.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Duties of
American Citizenship.
| LyttOn-Dramatic Works. Vol.
kipling-Ten gems from lAipling.
Coursen-What the Dragon Fly Told
the Children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05
At Home on Board Shin.

Il am not a politician. | am d sail
or. My training has been all that
way. | am at home on board my ship.
| know my business, or at least should
know it, and do not want to mix up
in the affairs Of government. | am
perfectly satisfied to live and die a
simple sailor who tried to do his duty.
Dewey's words on landing in New
York
There is little encouragement for
the presidential candidate rusher in
the above modest and sensible talk of
our popular hero. The more one reads
OF Dewey, the more one admires him
us Il man, He don't want to be presi-
dent and why should he. He has a
better job.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05
c. |. ENCKING DIED SUDDENLY.
Resident OF Fond du Lac Engaged in Real
Estate and Loans in Wood County.

c. L. Encking of Fond du Lac, well
known in the twin cities and through
out Wood county, died very suddenly
at the Hotel Winchester in Medford
last Saturday night. Mr.. Encking
left his home in FOnG du Lac on
Thursday of the past week for a trip
through Wood and Taylor counties,
where he had large property interests
He has visited this section frequently
during the past few years on similal
business crrandS and was q familiar
figure on the streets Of Grand Rapids
and at the court house in this CITY,
He was here Friday afternoon and
Saturday forenoon apparently in the
best Of spirits and the enjoyment of
his accustomed health. He went from
here to Medford, registered at the
hotel and retired early Saturday even
ing. Later he appeared in the hotel
Office for few moments, complaining
that he did not feel well. and that was
the last seen Of him alive.
When he did not respond to his call
at $50 Sunday morning, the door was
forced and he was found kneeling at
the side Of the bed, partly dressed and
dead. The physician who was called
stated that death must have occurred
as early as midnight. 4 lady in the
house heard an cutlery about that time
but paid no attention to it then. 1t is
believed that the cry was Mr.. Encking
calling for help.
He leaves a widow and three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. George Graf, Ripon, Wis;
Miss Louise Encking, Chicago, and
Jennie Encking of Fond du Lac.
Mr.. Encking was a native Of Ger
many and came to this country in 1852.
Two years later he settled at Fond
du Lac and has been engaged in bust
ness there ever since aS merchant,
banker, real estate and loans. The
remains were taken to Fond du Lac
for burial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05
Entries For The Race.

Inc ola
Long before the date for "cloSing
entries, there is assured a big field OF
starters for the gubernatOrial race tC
come off next fall. Ira B. Bradford,
of Augusta, makes formal announce
ment by circular letter that he will be
init. VIM. \. Jones, of Mineral Point,
C0yly says he will not decline. f. \.
bennett, of Sheboygan. is vouched for
by the chairman of his county as a
Sure-pop candidate. Elk Gov. Upham
frankly admits that he wants re-nOm-
nation as compensation for the shabby
manner in which he was set aside in
1896. p. \. Orton accepts undisputed
the statements that he is we'll fitted
and worthy to wear the title of gov
cnur. Friends of 5. y. Cook, of Nee
ndh. are sure no one can more accept
ably serve the state as chief executive
than the Tall Sycamore Of the Fox. .
Lieut.-GoV. Stone believes that he
could step higher to advantage. And,
there is no doubt that Gov. SchOtield
has hopes OF being re-nominated for a
third time as Il compromise.
While there is much good stock in
this extensive field there are some of
those named whose records would be
unpleasant things omeet in the "Ides
of November"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05

The following marriage ceremony
was used by a neighhoring clergyman.
Evidently he had studied the stua-
ton and knew Just what he was talk
ing about: Young lady, will you take
this helpless young goSling you hold
by the hand and see that he wants for
nothing? viii you guarantee to stand
between him and the poor house, fan
him when he is sick, provide him with
d new suit twice year, and always
see that his supply Of stove wood is
dry and convenient until the divorce
court shall intervene? If you feel like
undertaking Il little matter like that,
deposit $50 with me aS a guarantee
that he will be we'll cared for and take
the gosliag and light out" Elk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05
EX-GoV. PeCk'S Prediction,

Next year we may expect to read
something like the following in the
daily newspapers:
About 10 O'Clock this morning a
horseIeSS milk wagon loaded with cow
less milk coIlided with Il b.ainless
rider on chainleSs wheel The luck
less Wheclman was badly injured, and
being homeless, he was taken in a
horSeleSs cab to the home of the friend
less.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05

Muir'S removal sale is attracting the
attention OF purchasers Of footwear
this month. His store has been
crowded with customers since sale be-
gan. Last SaturdaySaIes footed up one
hundred and thirty-twO pairs of Shoes
City customers will do we'll to make
their purchasers on some other day
than Saturday as the great rush of
country trade on that day makes it
impossible to give all proper time and
attention and it is his request that
all who can do so, to come in any other
day in the week. Sale will continue
until he moves into his new store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05

\ newspaper whose columns over
flow with advertisements of business
men has more influence in attracting
attention to building up town than
any other agency that can be employed.
People go where there is business.
Capital and labor go where there is an
cnt2rpriSing community. No power
on earth is SO strong to build up a
Town as 4 newspaper we'll patroniZed
and its power should be Appreciated
/, Dewitt Talmadge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05

An order has been issued by the st.
Paul and Northwestern railroad COM
p0nleS which will have a far-reaching
effect and he most unwelcome news to
parents. 1t is to the effect that con-
ductOrS must collect half fare for all
children not holding tickets. between
the ages OF five and twelve years.
Hi" order is imperative and every
~,1ip.l Qr,or .ollettjh is expected t6
enforce The same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05
LEGALS.
Notice of Application.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF WOOD

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, CO
COUNTY OF WOOD.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
OF Euzebe La Nigne, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pLr-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Euzebe La Nigne deceased, late of Rudolph,
Wood County, Wisconsin, has been filed in this
office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
Eliza La Nlgne, the EXecutriN therein named,
praying that the same be proven and admit ed
TO probate, according to the laws of this state,
and that letters testamentary be granted thereon
according to law;
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, at the probate office in the city of
Grand Rapids, in said county of Wood, on the
seventh day of November, A. D. 1899. at 10
o'clock a: NJ. at a regular term of said court.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing
said application be given to all persons inter
ested, by, publishing a copy of this order for
three weeks successfully in the Wood County
Reporter, newspaper printed in said county,
previous to said hearing.
Dated Sept. 10, 1899
By the Court,
JOHN A. GAYNOR,
County Judge.
STATE OF WIsCONsIN-County Court for
Wood County.-ln Probate.
In the matter of the estate of VIM. Quinn
deceased
Letters of administration with the will an
neXed on the estate of SAID VIM Quinn, deceased
having been granted and issued to James Case
on. the 18th day OF September, 1899, it is now at
this regular special term Of this court,
ORDERED, That all creditors of said VIM.
Quinn deceased, do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this Court OH or
before the 18th day of March, 1900, which time
is hereby allowed and limited for that purpose.
ORDERED FURTHER, That the claims and de-
mands of All persons against said deceased be
presented to- received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular special term
thereof to be held at the probate office in the
city Of Grand Rapids, in said County, on the
second Tuesday, being the 18th day of March,
1900
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place at which said claims and
demands VIII be received, examined and ad
justed as aforesaid, and OF the time limited for
creditors to present their claims. be given by
publishing copy of this order and notice for
four successive weeks in the Wood County Re-
porter, weekly newspaper published at the
city of Grand Rapids in said county, the first
publication to be within ten days from the
date of the order.
Dated at Grand Rapids, Sept. II, 1899
By the Court.
JOHN A. GAENOR,
CONWAY Y CONWAY, County Judge.
AttyS. for administrator with will annpxed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-05
JOHN A, GAYNOR,

CONWAY u CONWAY, County Judge.
Attys. for administrator with will annexed.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22

were Jumping overheard. The state
ment proceeds as follows:
Gerard at once plunged into the
water with his clothes on and began
dragging the unfortunates from the
waves and bringing them to shore.
He ordered those on board to throw
life line to shore, so as 10 make fast,
but they were so terroriZed that they
were unable to do anything but jump
into the water, where they were taken
by Gherardi and Jiminez and brought to
shore. There were from four TO six
people (women and children) who did
not dare to jump into the water They
were told to do so. but remained where
they We're and were undoubtedly lost
as the schooner soon went to pieces.
"Those rescued number nearly 15C
souls. The steamer Vasco was then
battling with the waves a few hundred
yards Off Gherardi called for life
line and, forming a party of rescuers
in a line joining hands extending out
into the water himself at the head,
he soon had hold of the line and bring
ing 1t to shore, fastened the end Sc
cnrely to a neighboring tree.
"The crew climbed down and along the
line and were safely landed"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22
DESPERATE FIGHTING.
Story of a Fierce and Bloody Conflict
Around Ladysmith.

Story of a Fierce and Bloody Conflict
Around Ladysmith.
DURHAM, Natal, Nov. 2O.-The Times
of Natal publishes the following, dated
Nov. 10, from its special correspondent
at Ladysmith:
The enemy made a determined attack
on Thursday, Nov. 3, apparently all the
Boer forces participating. Their ar
tillery opened at 4 a. M, pouring in
shell thick and fast upon the British po-
sitions, although with no great effect.
They adopted the unusual tactics of ad-
vancing under cover of their guns to po-
sitions on the ridges and kopjes ada
cent to those occupied by tine British.
Continuing their advance, the Beers
crept up, using every available bit of
cover. Our infantry opened with a
steady. warm and accurate fire, which
beat back the enemy, notwithstanding
a display of tenacity Of purpose equal
to their desperate stands on previous
occasions. The Beer attack was most
elaborate on all sides of the town.
The main attack, however, was made
between the Free State and New Cas-
tie railway lines by column composed
chiefly of Johannesburg volunteers. A
brigade of the Kings Royal Rifle corps
made a splendid defense. The Beers
were repulsed, but soon rallied and re-
turned to the attack. Again the British
fire, which was very hot, forced them to
Ietire. They had made a deep trench in
front of the British lines and while with
drawing for their horses they left this
unguarded, whereupon the Kings Rifles,
advancing at double-quick, occupied the
trench.
This smart movement was not seen by
the enemy, who soon returned to the
horses. Carefully reserving their fire.
the Kings Rifles allowed the Beers to
advance almost to the edge of the trench,
and then poured volley after volley into
the astounded Beers, who turned and
fed from an awful hail Of bullets, bolt
ing across the open, where the artillery
of the British poured in a terrible and
effective shell fire. The enemy lost
heavily.
Meanwhile another section of the
Beers had brought a mortar into ac-
tion, firing heavy shells. Our guns soon
silenced this weapon, the enemys artil-
lerymen fleeing headlong. The Beers
then advanced in force with a view of
repairing the mortar, but our artillery