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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
WALTER JONES IN JAIL
SLAYER OF CHARLIE MILLER
 SURRENDERS.
He Claims That the Dead Man Struck Him With a Stick and He Shot in Self
 defense.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma. Nov. IS.
 Walter Jones the young man who shot and killed Charlie Miller at Benton few days ago, has surrendered to the L5wndes authoritiess and Is now in jail at Hayne- vile, awaiting his preliminary trial The date for the preliminary trial has not yet been set, but it is understood that 1t will come up before Probate Judge Wood not later than Saturday next.
 Your correspondent gave the Miller side of the matter a day or so ago. Walter Jones's defense will be that Miller struck him on the head with the stick that he had in his hand. raising bump and that Jones shot him in self-defense as he arose from the ground. tt.'
 Sunday morning at 2 o'clock Charlie Jones, only brother of Walter Jones, died at his fathers residence near Benton of typhoid fever. A request was made of the Sheriff of Lowndes county to allow Wal ter Jones to attend his brothers fun ral today, under a guard. It is not known at this hour whether or not the request was granted
 Mir. Jones the father of the two boys, is in deep distress with one of his sons a CO., pse from typhoid fever and the other in jail on the charge of murder. The young man who died was about D years of age and bore an excellent reputation.
 Claibe Jones, a well known newspaper carrier and negro politician. came near meeting a watery grave at an early hour Sunday morning. He has 8 contract to carry a large bucket of water to citi- zen's house every morning from the bored well in the rear of the Gilman Block. Sunday morning Claibe had too much whiskey aboard and when he stopped down to hold the bucket under the spout he dropped it into the reservoir, which is about four feet in dismeter and four feet deep. As he reached down to g the bucket out he went in on his heat, and was in that predicament when MT. Frank Wolcott came along and helped to pull him out. Claibe is proud of the fact that he votsd for the ratification of the new Constitution and says that ga real good Democratic negro would have been d ad if MT. Wolcott hadn't come along about that time"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Liabilities Very Large.

There is a good deal of talk here about the failure of Mr. J. c. Brown of Faunsdale From the best information that can be gathered he was thrown into bankruptcy by one of his largest Selma creditors. The amount that he is said to owe this Selma firm has been esti- mated all the way from 5000 to $2s, 900. Another rumor Is going the rounds that the failure is for $74,000. It is known that scme of the creditors of MT. Brown will fight the case when 1t comes up for action in the United States Court in Mobile Outside of the one firm alluded to above the amounts that Mr. Brown owes other Selma firms are very small, most of them being below the hundred dollar mark,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Quo Warranto Up.

The quo warranto proceedings institu- ted by G. Crawford Phillips against J.. H. Nunnelee, in matter of the Dallas County Circuit Clerkship. came up before Judge J. w. Mabry this morning at 10 o'clock. The lawyers on both sides en- gagged in argument on some legal ques- tion, when the case went over until 10 o'clock Wednesday morning,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Tuskegee Schools Exhibit.

Tuskegee. Nov. 1S.-(SpeciaL)-The Tus- to have three thousand square feet in the Negro Building at the South Carolina and West Indian Exposition to be opened in Charleston December 1. The school asked for four thous md feet for its exhibit which will be an extensive one. compre- hending all of the departments of the school, academic, industrial and agricul- tural and will be, perhaps, the largest ex hibit made by any institution at the Ex- position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Trimble is Re-appointed.

Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States Court, has reappointed MT. N w. 1'rimble, Referee in Bankruptcy. for the Trimble has held the office since the death of the late Charles Turner. Prior to this he was Clerk of the United States Court. MT. Trimble had the en- dorsement of the Birmingham bar for re- appointment. The term of referee is for two years and MT. Trimble's term would not have expired until November 29.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Capital Stock Doubled.

The Austin Bryan Manufacturing Conn pany, which company owns and operates a large steel blow factory at Ensley. has increased its capital stock from 5000 to $150.00O. A big trade is being enjoyed by the company. Notwithstanding de- nials, 1t Is stated that the company pro- poses to make a number of improve ments about it's plant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
SEWERS FOR oPELIKA.
Philadelphians Make a Survey of
 the City.

Opelika. Nov. s.-(special "A survey of oPbt.Nci tbe city is being made by Philadei-
 complete sewerage system Tten if ,1,,as they can t, a "oe oe,str',ct if themselves and let those who " ooHsss desire re and pay for the privilege, oDtion of purchasing it within a certain time. .i,, t,o~ ,,, Al e%i 1i street fair for Opelika. but the spr prospect s of success is slim; ;,o, ., long dry spell making it 0pen yer yery gaS fSSt From all ont indifai2d 6ehind this year as they is,d la oiine fin a large amount of supplies and Isia planted Id 6 a great deal of cotton, They They in former years,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Coming Football Game.

Thanksgiving Day the Selma Y. M. c. A football team will go to Marion and play the second game of the series with the Marion Military Institute team. The two teams played the first game at River side Park in this city about ten days ago, when the Selma boys came of victors. The Marion team was heavier than the Selma team by about ten pounds to the man. but the Slemians out played the visiting team. It Is said that the NM I. boys have been putting in some hard training since their defeat in Selma and that the Y. M. c. A. team will have a much harder fight to win Thanks giving day. The lovers of football both in Marion and Selma are taking great in- teerst in the game
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Ellis Porter.

MT. Frank Ellis of Chattanooga. Tenn, was married tonight to Miss Jennie Por- ter, daughter of Judge M. T. Porter, at the residence of the Judge on Eighth Avenue. Rev. Dr. J. c. Murray. rector of the Episcopal Church, officiated. The groom was attended by Mir. William El- lis of Virginia. There was a dinner party after the ceremony The couple left on their bridal tour, going from here to Gin cinnati. MT. Ellis is Southern Manager for the Milburn Wagon Company His headquarters up to a couple of years ago were in Birmingham and moved from here to Chattanooga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Gone to sulligent.

Rev. J. F. Barnes, who for the past two years has been pastor of the Second Baptist Church in this city. resigned his charge November 1st. He has ac- cepted a call to Suligent. Lamar County. and will leave fer his new field of labor in a few days. MT. Barnes was pastor of the Second Baptist Church in this city once before, and his congregation thought so much of him that he was re- called. The church hcce prospered very greatly under the pastorate of MT. Barnes and his congregation give him up with regret
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Incendiarism Suspected.

Selma, Nov. 1S.-(Special. )-Chief of Po- lice Walters received a telegram from Gallion this morning stating that the bus mess portion of the town was in ashes and asking that detective be sent there, as incendiarlsm was suspected. No other particulars have been received up to this time Gallion Is small town on the Southern Railroad between Uniontown and Demopolis It is in the heart of the Canebrake and is noted for the wealth and culture of it's people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Died from Injuries.

Ed Adams, aged 17. while assisting a brakeman on the Southern Railroad near Mobile Junction between Bessemer and Selma was seriously hurt a few days ago and died last night in Bessemer. He fell off the cars and was run over. He lived at Whilden. Ala. and his remains were sent there today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Died of Heart Failure.

pr. Dave Whitby received a telegram this morning from Hayneville. stating that his father-in.law. MT. Whitten, had been found dead in his potato patch, near that town. Later, on he received tele- phonic message saying that the doctors pronounced his d"ath as the result of heart failure. pr. and Mrs. 'Whitby left at once for Haynevllle to attend the funeral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Accident at Steel Plant.

Robert Harris, employed at the steel plant at Ensley met with a serious and perhaps fatal accident last night by be- coming entangled in some machinery. His skull was fractured and he was oth- erwise injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
Resigned Her Position.

Miss Mary Whitby, who has had charge of the school at All Angels Mis- sion in this city, has resigned her posi- tion and has gone to Trio, Bibb County, where she has accepted school. Miss Annie Whitby was selected to fill her sisters place as teacher at All Angels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
An Alarm of Fire,

At an early hour yesterday morning an alarm of fire was turned in and the fire companies promptly responded. It proved to be at the residence of Mir Luther Mauldin on Selma Street The floor of one of the rooms was found to be on fire, caused by live coal falling from the grate A few buckets of water put out the fire and when the firemen came on the scene there was nothing for them to do.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19

If you need a stove at any time, now is that time. It is an acknowl- edged fact that you can-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13
DIED..


PRICE-At the residence of her
parents in Colfax. La, on the morning
OF Saturday, April 6. 1901, Irene Price,
daughter OF L. B. and Leila Price,
born July l, 1892. departed this LIE
aged 8 years, 8 months and days.
The deceased died with scarlet fever,
having taken it from her younger sis
ter Ellen, who had the fever nearly
two weeks. Little Irene was taken
with it In violent form and died In IS
hours. She was bright, sweet and
lovable child, and the entire communi-
ty joinsin sympathy with the parents
In their sorrow over their darling.
The Master has said that where the
treasure IL there is the heart also.
May this darling treasure in heaven
fix the hearts of all it's loved ones ON
that eternal happy home. and may
they find peace and comfort In so liv-
Ing a. to meet her there.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

On account Of the death Of little
Irene. the daughter of Mr.. L. B. Price,
last Saturday, from scarlet fever, to
which several persons connected with
the Colfax school had been exposed,
there was no school this week. This
was thought best as q safeguard
against contagion. Ten and twelve
days having elapsed since exposure
By most persons without further
eases. tho sthool win be opened next
Monday - usual.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

On account Of the Elk's Carnival to
be held at Shreveport April 22d to
9th inclusive, the above company
win sell tickets from all agency sta
lions to Shreveport and return at one
and one-third fare. Tickets to be on
sale as follows:
April 22d. good to return to and in
GLIDING April sd.
April 9TH. good to return to and
including April 18th.
For further information apply to
agent or CLARENCE ELLERBE.
G. +. & p. A., Shreveport, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Marion Kooke. manager for T. N.
Ihompeons large importer Of ono MILL
merry nt 1908 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago.
says: During .he late severe weather
! caught dreadful cold which kent me
awake ct night and made me unit 70 at-
tend my work during the day. One OF
my milliners We taking Ohamberlain's
Cough Remedy tor . severe cold ct that
time which seemed 10 relieve her %
quickly that I bought some for myself.
4 actsd hike meeic Ind began 10 inn
prove at onco. am ~ -ontirely we'll
and tel very pleased - na0nowledee its
inertia" For sale by ]. g. lkNeely. Col.
fsxs Bush Z Randolph, F1smounf.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13
CONSTABLE SALE.
First Justice Court, Grant Parish, State
OF Louisiana. No.

First Justice Court, Grant Perish, State
OF Louisiana. No.
L. A. Stafford VI. G. A. Wells.
BY virtue Of and to satisfy q writ of
q II issued out of the honorable First
Justice court, and to me directed, In the
above numbered and entitled suit, / have
seized, and will offer for sale at the front
door of the court house in Colfax, La, on
SATURDAY, April Ii. 1901.
the following property, seized az the
property of the defendant, to-wit:
All the right title and interest of G.
A. Wells in his store and stock of mer-
chandise, amounting to about $40.
Terms OF sale-Cash with the benefit
of appralsement.
J. v. CARNAHAN,
Mch. -. Constable Ward l.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

II had piles % bad ! could get no rest
nor find . cure until tried DeWitt's
Witch Hasel 6alve. After using it once
I forgot ! ever had anything like piles. >"
e. @. Boice, Somers Point, N. 7. Look
out tor imitation. Be sure you ask for
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Mr.. e. 81. Blackwood, who has
been attending medical lectures at
Memphis, Tenn, came home last Sat-
urday, having completed his first
course.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

On Saturday, April 18th. there will
be an examination Of applicants for
certificates to teach In the public
schools Of Grant parish. Examine
tiOn will commence at q. m. at Col
fax school house.
j. A. WILLIAMS,
Superintendent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

We were pleased to receive q call
from Mr.. J. 8. Robertson, Of Pollock,
last Monday. He came In to consult
our files relative to q coroner's in
quest several years ago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

The Best Prsseription Ssr Malsria,
Chllls and Fever is q bottle Of Gsovx's
TAsrELEss CHILL ToNIo. It 10 simply
iron and quinine in tastele@ form. No
cure-no pay. Price, 60c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Mr. Ellis Hadnot has been In Colfax
nearly all the week, having shipped
up eight or ten tons Of fine Bermuda
hay, the most Of which he has dis
posed of during his Stay.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Little Ellen Price, who has been
dangerously sick 90 long. we are glad
to say has improved within the last
few days, and bids fair to recover.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

You Know what You arc Taking
when you taxa Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic, becaus0 the formula ID plainly
printed on every bottle. showing that It
y simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
form. No cure. no pay. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

The tax sales advertised for last
Saturday did not take place, 1t being
q legal holiday. They win all be re-
advertised to be sold May 18th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Mrs. j. H. AcNeely took all Of her
younger children to Mr.. w. D. Irwin's
last Saturday, and has remained all
the weak.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Mr.. w. A. Murray. Of Nuskegon
Mich, called BY last Saturday and
left q dollar for years subscription
to the Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Mr.. r. e. Mcknight, H. g. Good
wyn and Miss Lima Goodwin made
q business trip to Alexandria on last
Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

DR.. Oecar Gray, Of Little Rock, Ark,
q cousin Of our DR.. e. B. Gray. was
In Colfax on Thursday and Friday
on visit. He has finished his first
course OF lectures, and has received
an appointment to serve in the Little
Rock hospital this summer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

We called on Mrs. A. C. Deal In
Boyce last Monday evening. and
found her just recovering from the
prostration caused by a late painful
surgical operation on her breast. She
is confined to her bed most of the
time. but greatly appreciates having
her friends call on her.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Miss Olevia Lewis. Of Zimmerman.
came up on last Saturday, and has
been spending the week with relatives.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Last winter was confined to my bed
with very bad cold on the lungs. Moth
ing gave relief. Finally my wife bought
bottle Of One Minute Cough Cure that
effected Q speedy euro. / cannot speak
too highly Of that excellent remedy
7. K Houseman, Manatawney, Pa. j.
A. HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature b on
each box. % cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

You cannot enjoy perfect health. rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyes Il your liver is
oluggish and your bowels clogged. De-
Witt's Little Early Risers cleanse tho
whole system. Never gripe. ]. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Skin troubles, cuts. burns, scalds and
chatting quickly healed by the uss Of De-
Wits Witch Hsssl 6alve. II il initiated.
Be sure you get DeWittS. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Cark's show, elephants, camels,
lions, trained animals, circus actors
and all, gave performance in Colfax
on Thursday night. The noon per-
Torrance was cut Oh with shower
of rain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13
The Symmetrical Camp Ground.

The Summerfield Camp Ground.
The camp meeting at Summerfleld
Tabernacle has been fixed for July Sd,
to continue ten days. The grounds
have been laid Oh, and camping sites
can be selected free Of cost. Persons
desiring to build permanent tents can
do so at little cost, and the mills are
near at hand and lumber cheap and
easy to obtain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

The list Of delinqnents who owe
their town taxes win be found In this
issue on the first page.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Cactus compound, q true laxtive tonic
is guaranteed to expel your malaria, bill.
iousness. clear your complexion and in
crease your weight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

uneQuallea faoilitioo- UnexcelIed Pae,lAv
1hocotgA Duelnees Practice end o0oe PoutIns.
Oenp!ese college bank and whelosalo o6loes.
0nNeas3e nold ieading Dositisns sll svss ne
Having NUMEROUS business eonneoeaons "a
Se1ng universally and rsputeh1y Known. n
navo Superior adsantAgos u aiding studonoD 70
81 etses 3 61sssetsA Win souI< oollers
y Which oe10gats d actual buoaneeo W3fS
Soa1 QSe9e 80 aetual 0eney, and Stadonte
oeldsnts enter q any time. EpeiisS" ~
ooDte, ooortaond a1d Business 0ohoole An
se1sra>s fssalnes. essd ses 0asaiogss.
0se1neee 3ea eepD1ls1 y1tA eonpsHant
eee93eeDes2 - eeo.ehae1 Wr1t<eo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Mr.. r. N. Irwin, who 10 with the
surveying corps, Of the Valley rail-
road, spent last Saturday In Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Mr.. j. @. Long has had his house
painted. which adds greatly to it,
appearance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

IN. Joe Manetho,
Nv THE FAMOUS
&&&Saddle Stallion
VIII make the season of 1900 at my
farm on Red River opposite Boyce,
La. at 80 for the season, with ne
turn privilege IN case OF failure.
Description AND PEDIGREh.
Sired by ManethO standard bred
trOttlng stallion, No. 1905; chestnut
horse foaled March 10th, 1882. bred by
A. ]. Alexander Woodburn farm.
Kentucky. Sired by Harold, (sire OF
Maud s.. record 2:o-x.) First dam
Mary Bell. dam OF Pueller. record 2:20,
(sister Of Dick Moore, record 2:22k, by
Belmont, sire Of NutwOod, record 9:
ISL. the sire Of Manager, two year
old record FOG. Second dam Mary,
ldam OF Dick Moore, record 2:22X and
Mary Todd, trial In pa, and dam of
Crittenden, sire Of Mamie NJ, record
2:26h; by Monmouth Eclipse. Third
dam by Bertrand. Fourth dam by
kosiciusko. Fifth dam by Gallatin.
Sixth dam by Celer, ManethO is the
sire OF Lizzie Harold, record 2:17. and
Dagma, trial 2:17k JOE MANETHO
IL years old tnis spring. Is hands
inch high, weighs JG40 pounds, fine
form, style and action. q natural sad
der and producer OF saddlers.
For further particulars call on or
address HEMAN SMITH,
BOyce, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

ANTI-KRDoN Tablets. the only laxative
digestive Csc cure for chronic chills and
malaria. No cure, no pay.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13
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Laxative Bromo Quinine r.sl.s.
tho rsmedy that earoo . $50 n 80 DAY
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13

Mr.. A. A. Dean was In Colfax last
Monday attending to business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-13
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