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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13
OF FINAL PROOF
LaLd ofRce at New Orleans. La. !

Land Office at New Orleans. La.
December II. 1899. ]
Notice is hereby given that the foIlowing-nam-
ed settler has filed notice of her intention 10
make fnal proof in support of her claim ard
that said proof will be made before w. L. Shack
elfofd. clerk district court. az Colfax. La. on
January % 1900. viz:
Mary A. WiLLIroRD.
II. 4. q. s1s for the lot te hf of n qr} sec ?
n-r2w He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and culli-
vatIor of said land. viz: John NJ. Anthony Clsbe
BuckIrr, Will Buckrer. Oliver A. Iison all of
Hadnot. La WaLrEa L. COHEN, Register
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

l want to lot the people who suffer
from rheumatism and sciatica know
that Chamberlain's Pain Balm relic
we'd me after number of other medi-
cines and doctor had failed. It Is
the best IMMINENT have ever known
OIL. A. Dozen, Alpharetta, Ga.
Thousands have been cured of rileu-
matism by this remedy. One applica-
ton relieves the pain. For sale by
j. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush & Ran
dolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

We were pleased to meet Attorney
w. B. Clarke, on Monday, who has
stopped at LeSage's all this week,
and will remain to the dance next
week. He informs us that ne has left
thu Indian Territory for good, and
that he win probably make his home
In Colfay again.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Attention il called to the notice Of
removal Of Mr.. B. c. Dean, who has
moved into the large brick store for
merly occupied by Geo. T. Neal & Co.,
where he will be pleased to see his
many friends. Mr.. Geo. I. Neal is
back in his old position as agent in
the Boyce express office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

On last Wednesday, about l o'clock
in the afternoon, A. B. Cook was shot
aud killed at Pollock, by Everett B.
Smith, with whom he had adifficulty
about rattle for a $50 pony. Cook
kept the record Of the rattle, and
Smith alleged fraud. Both parties
were hard characters, and it seems to
have been a case of diamond cut dia-
mond. Cook was shot twice, and
only lived about two hours. Smith
was brought to Colfax, and is in Jail
awaiting preliminary trial. He
claims Justification, and seems to
think he will come clear without
much trouble.
Cook is the same man that ran
away from Grant parish a couple Of
years ago, from a charge of larceny,
and was shot in Monroe by Deputy
Will A. Strong, breaking his thigh
and rendering him a cripple for life.
He has a suit now pending in the
Grant parish district court against
the bondsmen of c. D. Kemp, for $10.-
900, on account of alleged mistreat-
ment In jail, by which his wound re-
suited in manning him, instead Of cur
ing up without Gripping him. He
was arrested and lodged IN the Alex
andria Jail several months ago, for
forging the name of Mr.. s. X. Lee to
a check, and had only been out of Jail
a few days under bond when he was
killed
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

The burning OF the big store Of A.
Bauer In Alexandria, on the 9Th, will
not interrupt his business, but 1T will
go right along in another building.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

The Chronicle acknowledges the
following invitation, and wishes the
happy couple much JOY, viz: Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Allain Grace request your
presence at the marriage OF their sis
ter Ruth, to Mr.. Francis Valsin Pei
lerin, on Tuesday, Jan, %, 1900, at 10
O'Clock, st. Johns church, Plaque
mine, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

The new treasurer of the parish
and school funds, Mr.. Win LaCroix,
has qualified and taken charge.
Supt. j. A. Williams requests us to
announce that all outstanding war
rants on the school fund will be paid
upon presentation to Mr.. LaCroix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

The young men Of Colfax have had
the Chronicle to print them hand
some lot OF Invitations and fine pro-
grammes for their dance at LeSage's
hall on the 18th. They have engaged
the Gibson string band. OF Alexan-
dria, and are expecting to have quite
grand time on that occasion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13
of 9th Senatorial
Committee.
Lincecum. La, Dec. 2S. /,

Lincecum. La, Dec. 20, 1899.
Pursuant to regular adjournment
the Democratic executive committee
OF the 9th Senatorial district, COM
posed of the parishes of Caldwell,
Grant and VIM, met this day.
PRESENT.. F. Rogers; VIII. Wood
by proxy F. f. Rogers; j. T. Wallace
by proxy w. w. Thompson.
The returns were duly canvassed
with the following result:
STATE OF LouIHANA.(
Parish of Grant.
We, the undersigned Senatorial ex-
ecutive committee for the 9th dis
trict, composed OF the parishes of
Grant, Winn and Caldwell, La, in
obedience to the resolution of this
committee, having proceeded on this
the 18th day of December, A. ID. 1899,
to tabulate the return of votes made
to US, and cast for said Senator in
the 9th Senatorial district, In the
parish OF Grant on the 18th day of
December, 1899, and in the parishes of
Caldwell and Vim on the 10th day
of December, 1899, do hereby make
return OF the following results fur
nished us by the various chairmen of
the Democratic executive committees
OF the respective parishes, to-wit:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr. E. L. Stuckey, OF the Peoples
Demands, came over to Colfax last
Wednesday night, and returned home
the next day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13
A sad and distressing accident O

A sad and distressing accident oc-
cured at Pollock, on the afternoon Of
Friday, Dec. 18th, resulting in the
death of Mr.. J. p. Telotte's little A.
year-old girl. The child's clothing
caught fire while she was playing
around fire In the yard, lighting
pine splinters. and she was burned so
badly before help arrived that, she
died from her injuries
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr.. H. Easterbrook, who has had
steady employment for thepastseven
years, as warhouseman and salesman
for j. II. McNeely, has concluded to
take q vacation for a while and lay
OF. He is not in good health. and
has resigned his position indefinitely
in order to take necessary rest.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr. Sam Johnson's little boy aged
about seven years was thrown from
a horse last Saturday, and SO badly
injured that it is not yet certain
whether he win live or die. He was
thrown against the ragged end of a
log, and his arm broken, and splinters
stuck in his shoulder and head.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

We are glad to know that Mr.. and
Mrs. T. s. Robbins are again mem
bers of our community. Mr.. j. H.
McNeely is building for them house
near his gin at Merideth, and Mr.. X.
will have charge this year as one Of
Mr. McNeely's managers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Judge Blanchard, OF the State Su-
preme Court, on last Monday, handed
down a decision, holding that the
registration for 1899 is good for 1900.
We will publish the decision more
fully next week
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr.. Alex Wells lie sick with la grippe
and slow fever, and has been remov-
ed across the river to his fathers
home on Grants point.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

No report OF school funds is publish
ed this week, for the reason that no
official and satisfactory report has
been handed in by the outgoing
treasurer. Supt. j. A. Williams in
forms lis that a report will be made
By the new treasurer and published
in a week or two.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

AN ORDINANCE.
Declaring the streets around block "a IN
the town Of Colfnx. open.
Whereas. the tor council Of the town
II Coiiax. La, has already passed an Or
dinance. being ordinance No. 50, ordering
the opening Of all streets 10 the town Of
Colfnx contiguous TO lots that are inhab-
tied; and, whereas. the growth and de-
velopment Of the town Of Colfax makes
it necessary, especially in view of the To-
cation OF the Shreveport and Red River
Valley Railway which has iiser located
through the tpwn Of Colfax; and, whe g.
as, Block M "a Of the town Of Colfax is
now occupied by resident, and whereas
the owner thereof J. Ii. McNeeIs, has, il
view OF the facts herein rccited. drawn in
his fence around SAID block, on the three
sides not occupied by the public road,
and whereas all parties owning property
contiguous to the streets around said
block have had timely notice OF the
opening Of the streets around SAID Block
No. 81; therefore.
Be II ordained. That all TIE sfrceis
around said Block "a. as laid of by @. S.
Johnston, Surveyor, according to tie
plat thereof1s made BY him, are Lere' y
declared open " which all persons will
please take I6fice.
Be it further ordained. That this ordi-
nance be published for period OF thirty
days in the Colfax Chronicle. and sba.l
take effect and te in force from ard after
the date Of its passage.
Adopted Jan 2 1850.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mrs. c. e. p. Calhoun and daughter
Miss Mary, made a trip to Alexandra
last Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13
Town Taxes Due.

Notice is hereby given to the tax
payers Of the town Of Colfax that
their municipal taxes for the year
1899 are now due. and viii become de-
linquent on the 1st day OF January,
1850. II not paid by Jan. 20, 1900,
will proceed to enforce collection and
penalties according to law.
j. NJ. DUFILHO,
Dec. %, 1899. Marshal OF Cofax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13
LAND OryIcE At Nrw OnLKaSs. La.
0Ecalnhar 2 iS.4

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
irtention to make final proof in support
OF his CLAIM, and that said proof will be
made before w. L. Shackelford, clerk of
district court, at Colfax, La, on Jan. 10,
1900. viz:
William v. Martin.
H. T. 1873. for the hf Of or and S
W ar Of u 9 Or and E ar or Dw or sec 20,
tp en-, r2w. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said land
Mathew Corbitt George James, Wesley
b. Richardson, of Cofax, and William
jackson. of Stay, La.
WALTER L. CoHES, Register
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr. Van o. Miller, Unpopular clerk
OF Mr.. b. c. Dean, of Boyce, gave us
a pleasant call on Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr.. Robt. X. Mcknight returned
from six days horseback trip II
Mansfield on last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

We are sorry to learn that the little
daughter of Hon. A. w. Stewart, of
Pollock, was severely and dangerous
~ burned last Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

The young folks had a nice time at
Miss Ella LaCroix's birthday party
last Saturday evening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Capt. c. H. Teal on last Sunday
leftfor Beeville, Texas, where his aged
father is Ill and expected to die.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr.. z. L. Brister was visiting Col
fax friends last Wednesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Hon. Geo. A. Kelly is said to be the
Populist nominee for Senator from
this district.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13
B. c.. Dean.
Boyce, La.
Jan. g, 1900.


Notice of Dissolution.
Notice is hereby given that the com
mercial firm of Price & Lacrolx, compos-
ed of VIM. Lacroix and Mrs. Leila Price,
doing business at Colfax, La. has been
dissolved by mutual consent. Mrs. Leila
Price assuming all liabilities, and to
whom all amounts due said firm shall be
paid.
The commercial business will continue
at the same old stand under the business
management of L. B. Price and the bust
ness of our former patrons is respect
fully solicited. Respectfully,
LEILA PRICE.
WM.- LACROIX.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Sheriff Swafford has offered re-
ward of $50 for the capture OF Silas
L. Garrett
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr. J. Emmett Walker was in Colfax
on business on Monday and Tuesday
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13
William ". Martin.
Lard Office at New Orleans. La,
December IS. 1890.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof ia support
of his claim, aud that said proof will be
made before w. l.. Shackelford, clerk OF
district court, at Colfax, La, on Feb. s,
1900, viz:
JOHN II. JOHNSON,
II. Z. 1925 tor the or of $ or, hi
OF GRAND or of u Or. sec "a. tp
n,r2w. He names the following wit
nes ses to prove bis contauous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
Basil K. Creed, AL. KID. NJ. GRAY, VIM
e, Mnrrs, George W. Or, all of Black
Creek. La.
WALTER L. Coalss, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Mr.. Geo. Woodruff, OF Boyce, visit
ed Coifax last Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13

Totals..-........... 635 $50
Making a total of 635 votes ford. t.
Wallace, and go for j. f. Kelly. from
which 1T appears that j. T. Wallace
has received a majority of the votes
cast at said primaries throughout
the district OF $50 votes; and, said
J. T. Wallace having received ma
jority OF the votes cast. is hereby de-
clared to be the nominee OF the DEM
ocratic party of the 9th Senatorial
district of Louisiana.
Signed: +. f. ROGERS, Chairman.
Attest:
JOHN CLARK.
ROBT. CRoNAN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-13
REMOVAL!

| have recently NOV
ed my stock Of General
Merchandise into the
large brick building
formerly occupied by
Geo. T. Neal g. Co., and
am better prepared to
serve my customers
and friends than in the
past.
A first class stock of
General Merchandise
always on hand. Fine
Wines. Liquors and CT
gars.
Mail orders given
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

He WnI He Given Hearing Before
Board OF Aldermen Tuesday Next.

At n special meeting of the MAYOR and
board of aldermen yesterday afternoon
a formal complaint of City Marshal
George W. Sylvester was made against
Policeman John Il. Heating. This COM
plant recommended the removal of Po-
Iiceman Heating because OF INVESTIGATION.
1t being charged that he was Intoxicated
at the police station ON August nth at
the store of Andrew Hawes Septemb Der
II, 1899. and was also sesn intoxicated
at the corner Of Clark and Danforth
streets March "a. 1900
This formal complaint is made by the
city marshal by vote OF the committee on
police who decided that the charges were
so serious that the board of aldermen
must act upon them. On the night OF
August 18th Deputy Marshal Firth was
on duty at the station and before the
class was sent out sent for Heating and
ordered him to turn in his badges and go
home at the same time suspending him
from duty. Since that time the case has
been under advisement by the police
COMMITTEES
Yesterday afternoon Alderman MouIton
&AAA00ANc0 al OL0CI september 4bD
at 7.S0 O'Clock for the hearing on these
complaints. It is understood that Po-
lieeman Heating VIII fight the case and
an Interesting hearing is promised,
Petitions for new buildings were re-
terred yesterday as follows: g. b. How
ard brick addition to building at So Park
street; John w. Hobbs addition to dwell
ing at 46 Forest avenue; James b. Har-
dy, dwelling on Brighton avenue; Thorn
as K. Malone, dwelling at 90 Pleasant
avenue; H. b. Wolf, store at s7FranzIin
street; MichasI Hark1ns, building rear of
81 Walnut; ]. b. Brown estate, brick
building 117-123 Center street.
The warrants for the state election were
signed and the petition Of the Westbrook
Electric light and Power company for
permission to erect poles in the Deering
district was fixed for September 18th at
4 ?. n.
A petition of Thomas II. Haskell for
permission to remove two elm trees in
front-of his residence on Bowdoin street
was granted subject to the approval of
the-eity forester.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

Pablo Buildings Committee Decide ON
Casco Street Church Lot.

For some time past the committee on
public buildings and the special commit.
tee from the school board appointed for
the purpose have been considering posi-
bic and available lots for the location of
the new manual training school, Various
sites have been under consideration and
the committee have put in much time IN
discussing them. Finally the available
lots narrowed down to two. One was the
Purington- Paine location, on the corner
OF Chestnut and Cumberland streets.
This was by some deemed the best place
for the building, but 1t turned out that
it was hardly so large as was desired,
and the price was placed at $40 900 which
was regarded as GOO much for the city
to afford since there is only the sum of
$50, COO, given by the Walker trustees for
the erection of the building, and il
this lot were taken 1t would make it nee
essary for the city to add something to
the Walker gift.
The other lot under consideration was
that on which the old Caseo street church
now stands. This lot is owned by Ammi
Whitney, Esq,, and the price he named
for it was about So, 600. He was not anx-
ious to sell for this figure, but stated that
he would do so as an accommodation to
the city. It is paying piece of property
to him and he has good tenants who viii
be obliged to move, If the lot is taken by
the city.
At meeting Of the public buildings
committee yesterday morning, the spec
ial committee from the school board were
present, also Architect Thomson and
MIR. Babb, the principal Of the Manual
Training department Of the city schools.
After discussing the lots in question the
public buildings COMMITTEES voted to in
troduce an order at the next meeting OF
the city government authorizing the pur-
chase of the Casco street chnrch lot. 1t
is the intention of the committee to push
matters right along and make begin
ming on the new building this fall, since
by the terms of the Walker trustees gift
the erection OF the building must be be-
gun before the first of January, other
wise the money reverts back to the trus.
tees.
1t is the plan of the committee to erect
@ two story buildingsor rather building
of one story with a basement which shall
practically make another story. The Cas-
co street lot is SO situated that this can
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

Members OF Force spend Day on the
Cape Shore.

The members OF the two night classes
of the Portland police force with few
invited guests making jolly party OF
over 20 people, passed yesterday on the
Cape shore, having che use of the Argo-
naut cottage which was rendered to them
by the Argonaut club OF Portland.
This cottage is located in an ideal spot
near the Belmont and is a delightfully."-
comfortable place Of which the Argonaut
boy should well be proud,
The police officers arrived at different
times during the forenoon ana passed the
time pleasantly with games and prepar-
ing for dinner
The dinner was the star attraction of
the day. 1t was model of it's kind and
on account of the reputation which Mr.
Andrew Stewart made IN its preparation
VIII likely be the cause of his leaving the
police force. It is understood that his re-
nown has already spread SO far that he
has since yesterday afternoon received
several applications from hotel proprIe-
tors to accept lucrative positions In the
cuisines of xtheir establishments. The
menu was comprised of the following
choice dishes which We're all we'll pre-
pared and suitably seasoned: Fish cIlaw-
der, fried CLAIMS with sauce, lobster salad,
boiled lobster with coffee, bananas and
cigars. Those at the tables were as fol-
lows: M. h. Fell, Frank I. Pillsbury,
Andrew Stewart, G. W. MouIton, James
Craig, Caleb Newcomb, John Bah,
Charles Record, George Brown, Edward
Smith, William Chase. Charles Wakefield
George Walton, John Henderson. George
McKenney, Stewart Worster, Fred Nit
chen, James Dawson. Edgar Heath, VIII
liam Phillips, Charles Lamont, Newell
Thompson, John Smith, W. G. Jefferds,
Frank Haggett, E. j. Quinn, Howard
Car ely.
Messrs. Fell, Quinn and Carey are MEM
bers Of the Argonaut club.
The remainder OF the afternoon after
dinner was delightfully."- passed with base
ball, football and other sports. The
marksmen of the crowd had a shooting
match on the rocks. A target was erected
on the rocks and two sides were made up
of seven 1flen each. The score was as fol-
lows:
WAKFFTELDsS TEA NJ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

WIN Re Held at Long Island on Labor
Day, Monday, sept. ,.

arrangements are now complete for the
hrsu annual field day of the Red Men Of
Portland and Vicinity. A good time is
assured ali the members who attend
and at present the indications point TO
a large number. Line wiz DO formed
at the wigwam Of Machigonne tribe at 9
O'Clock and after a short parade, the
route OF which viii be announced later
the boat viii be taken for Long Island
where the day VIII be passed in sports
and a general good time. Members Will
wear the regaha OF their rank and the
committee viii nave badges at the wig
wam- Music will be furnished by the
American Cadet band, and one OF the
features OF the march VIII be Indian mu-
sic All members who have not yet
procured tickets had better do SO at once,
and thus help the COMMITTEES in final ar
engagements
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
EVENING SCHOOL.

The evening public school VIII open on
September IL, at the jackson school
house. j. a. Millikens principal, and the
same corps of assistants employed last
year This year the work VIII be- divided
tean weeks and close December 2. and the
second eight weeks, beginning at the close
of the Christmas holidays. It Is though t
that last years enrolment OF 800 pupils
VIII be substantially increased, as has
been the case each year since 1898, when
the school was opened.