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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

There is time for all things. The
time to take Simmons Cough Syrup is
when afflicted with sore throat, hoarse-
ness, coughs or colds. II IL guaranteed
to cure you. Price 25 aud so cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Messrs. q. Q. and T. 4. Neal, of
Black Creek, were among the visitors
to COlfax on Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Christmas tricks and handsome
holiday presents can be found In lib
eral supply at the Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Lowney's candles. chocolate and
cream bon bons, at the Crescent
Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

It VIII be observed that the rise In
8 hours at Shreveport was only one
tenth OF a foot, and the estimate is
that 1t will not rise more than or 8
tenths higher without more rain, and
then 1t will begin to fall.
All the bayous and lakes In this VI
cinity are rising rapidly from back
water. but very little damage from
high water may be expected in Grant
parish. rs our river lands are nearly
all above the food expected.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
High Water in Red River.

As we go to press Red river at Col
fax is within about 8 feet OF the high
water mark OF 1892. We estimate it
VIII continue to rise for the next two
or three days, and that the water
VIII go fully three feet higher at this
point before it begins to fall. .
The government record at Shreve-
port rs as follows:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Brief communications upon subjects of
public interest collected, but DO attention
will De paid to anonymous writer's.
Address: CHRONICLE. Colfax. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Oticial advertisements 81 per square
Tor hrst insertion; each subsequent pub
LEGATION 30 cents per square.
judicial advertisements must be
paid for in advance, or they will be dis.
continued after the first insertion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
Another Big Hit.

THE Bohemian Girl Balfe's immor-
tai opera in three acts and four scenes,
sung by the Columbia Opera company
scored great hit last evening. The
play was one that every attendant en-
joyed and one in which they were en-
thused with. The solo and duet work
was most excellent and encores were
demanded from several of the singers.
Miss Gilman again scored big hit,
and it seemed as if the crowd could not
hear enough of her singing. Franklin
Fox was also well received and the
work of Holme and Amsden was en-
Joyed as usual. This afternoon, Paul
Jones' will be sung, and tonight, La
Mascotte," the latter being conceded
to be the funniest opera of the week.
TWO large audiences should greet this
most excellent company today. Tt has
been great week for theater-g -goers
and it is their wish that the Columbia
company will place this city on their
route for an annual visit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
FRESH AND STRONG.
Food That Sends Oae Along.


II found food at last that | could
work on. and that would keep me fresh
and strong, | have been school
teacher fon eleven years, and every
year toward thenlast have felt more or
less worn out, and. have been bothered
Particularly. with my stomach and serI-
Gus constipation. ---
Last yea, 4 used Grape Nuts regular
ly at both morning and evening meals
hha, the result was really Wonderful.
i nave been entirely cured of the
tGpphles spoken of, and don't know
Whal IL Is 10 takeHa dose of physic any
more. The old nervousness and sleep-
lessness have gone No more do | lie
AWAKE nights until my brain is in n
whirL Now | sleep all night long like
a healthy child.
~ was the only teacher out of fourteen.
in our public school, who did not miss n
day on account of sickness during the
last session. ] have been able to do
more hard studying than ever before
and took up the teachers state reading
work, completed the course and passed
a successful examination at the last in
sttute.
Grape-Nuts In my case has proved
theotruth OF the assertion that II is a
brain and nerve builder. would
especially recommend 1t for tired, over
worked school teachers. or any other
brain worker" Name given by Pos
tum Co., Battle Greek. Mich. -.
1t is far wiser to bhild'dP health ana
strength naturally with food than TO
erutch. along on some kind of medicine
aud let the disease finally do its work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
OLYpHANT

A. V. Bower, esq, of Scranton, will
give the third of a series of illustrated
sermons on The Life of Christ" in the
congregational church, tomorrow even
ing.
In the Blakely Baptist church, DR..
Spencer will tomorrow morning begin
II series of sermons on The Latent
Forces of the Church and How to Util-
ize Them" and in the evening Wash
inston's birthday will be commemor-
ated by Il sermon on Three Hundred
Years of American History"
Wushington's birthday exercises We're
held at the central school yesterday
afternoon and evening. The programme,
which has been previously published in
The Tribune, was we'll rendered and
County Superintendent j. G. Taylor was
present and addressed the pupils.
a missionary tea will be served in
the Blakely Baptist church next Thurs
day evening.
a Martha Washington tea will be
held in Callender's hall this evening,
commencing at o'clock, for the bene-
fit of the Primitive Methodist church.
The Olympia orchestra is making ar
to hold Il social in Mahon's
hall, Monday evening, March II.
Stanley Lynch, the young son of Mrs.
Mary Lynch, of Delaware street, is
seriously i'll with pneumonia.
Il. S. Jones and sister Miss Minnie
Jones, of Blakely, leave today for n
trip to California.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
PECkVILLE.

On this evening Saturday, begin
! ming at s o'clock, Prof. Bovard will give
his second recital in the Methodist
Episcopal church, from to o'clock
this evening. The social department
of the Epworth League will serve Is
cent. supper menu: Cold ham, baked
beans, brown bread, pickles, cake, tea,
scalloped potatoes, cabbage salad,
white bread. cheese, cherries, coffee.
Methodist Episcopal church, Peck
ville-Rev. T. Gendall will preach Sab
bath morning ON Coming of Christ"
and in the evening on THE Import of
Feeling in Religion
A George Washington supper will be
given in the lecture room of the church
from to o'clock Saturday evening
by the social department of the Ep-
worth league. The menu will he first
class for the small sum of 10 cents
Colonial Danes will wait on the tables.
After the supper Prof. II. Bovard and
his class will give their annual recital
in the church auditorium, A fine en-
tertalnment is assured and all are well
coined. Admission free.
Peckville Baptist church--Evangels
Mrs. j. C. Patey, will assist in special
gospel meetings tomorrow morning and
evening; also every night next week
except Saturday night. All are well
come.
The Wilson Fire company fair COM
mittee will arrange for masquerade
ball to be given in the Odd Fellows
building. The date will be announced
later.
Ticket No. 19 drew pair of lace cur
tains at the Wilson Fire company fair
Wednesday evening. The party hold
ing the ticket will communicate with
the secretary, Mr.. w. j. Broad.
The Sterrick Creek colliery is idle on
account of the burning out of several
boilers.
Yesterdays snow sleet and rain
storm was the worst of the season.
The Delaware and Hudson company
will pay their Grassy Island employees
Monday.
There will be meeting of the Olym-
pic club Monday evening at s o'clock.
1t is hoped there will be good atten-
dance as business of Importance is to
be transacted and the meeting will be
held regardless of numbers.
The Presbyterian church. Rev. S. II.
Moon, ID. d., pastor. Services Sunday
at 1890 a. IN. ana Z =. m. Subject i'm
evening, 1--WE Knock at the Door"
All welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
pRICEBURG.

Preaching in the Primitive Methodist church,
Rev. Wilson Bentley, pastor--Mornng service ab
1880 o'clock, subject, The Way TO Obtain the
Lords Blessing; evening service at o'clock,
subject, "Gories of Heaven and How to Reach
Them" sunday school at . O'Clock. Appro-
pirate music will be given by the choir at bith
services under the leadership OF Mr.. W. Bcnja-
min.
Revival services every night next week. All
cordially invited.
Rev. and Mrs Bentley spent Thursday with
friends at Wilkes Barre.
Mrs. II, b, Jones, of Maple street, spcna
Thursday with friends at Scranton.
Albert, the oldest OF Mr.. and Mrs Whenr,
of South Main street, was killed at StorTs No.
/ shaft, Thursday at noon. The funeral service,
will be held on Sunday afternoon at the home Of
his parents, at o'clock. Intcrmcnt in Price.
burg cemetery.
r. y. Blickcus was a business caller at Dun.
more ON Thursday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
TAYLOR.

pleasant surprise party was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Williams, of North Main street, on
Thursday evening. The occasion was
in honor of Mr.. Williams tWenty-siXth
birthday. The usual party diversions
were indulSed in up to a late hour,
DAVID DAVIS entertained the guests on
his monograph and David Reese took
flaSh llSht pictures of the groupe. AT
retiring hour delicious refreshments
were served. Those present We're: Mr.
and Mrs. Richard G.. Williams and
daughter Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
j. Davis and daughter Mabel; MI and
Mrs. William j. Davis, Misses Annie
Williams, Emma Welbel. Lizzie Will
liams, Carrie Fahner, Annie Stump
Lizzie Watkins. Lizzie Davis. Mary A.
Davis, Gwene Jones, Lena Shields and
Messrs. Casper Weibel, Michael Weibel,
Philip Watkins, David b. Davis, Ad-
olph urWeider, John stump and David
Reese.
The William Tell Rifle club are ar
ranging to hold their annual Decora-
ton day shoot.
There Will be no preaching services
of the Welsh Baptist church tomorrow
owing TO the pastor, Rev. ID. c. Ed
wards, being absent from town. sun
day school at o'clock. j. C. Richards,
superintendent,
The Ladies Aid society of the Call
vary Baptist church will conduct a
grand Martha Washington supper this
evening in the church parlors. The
Ladies Aid have been working deli
gently to make the affair a success
and they assure all who attend pleas
ant and enjoyable time. Supper win
be served from $50 to 1890 p. m.
This evening at James Hulls the
benefit drawing for John Proper will be
held. Mr.. Proper, it can be remem-
bered, was injured and latter had the
misfortune TO have his leg amputated.
The prize win be gold mounted
watch Tickets 25 cents.
The fair of the Patriotic Order Sons
of America, which has been so success
fully conducted at Holleran's neM hall
for the past three nights, will come to
a close this evening. The attendance
Is very large and the sale of articles
have been brisk. The entertainment
last evening was furnished by the Wat
kins family and tonight the Darktown
brigade of Pittston will entertain the
fair with their humor and wit which
VIII undoubtedly be a treat to hear. The
contest for the diamond ring win be
decided this evening.
The Anthracite Glee club will meet
for rehearsal tomorrow afternoon at
$50 p, IN. full attendance of menu
bers is requested by Director Wat
kins.
Services tomorrow at the Calvary
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
MOSCOW.

The following programme was rendered at the
graded school yesterday afternoon in honor of
the birth OF George Washington: Song, Rally
for the Right Boys" school; recitation, George
Washington" Frank Noact; recitation, "Spell-
ing in the Nursery" Dorothy Mayo; recitation.
'The Maine, Red White and Blue" Philip Simp.
son: recitation, ''rhc Baby and the Soldiers,''
Evelyn SiSlin; song, 'Washington's Birthday"
Thomas Roberts, Margaret LAmoreauN, Evelyn
Slgln Leah Frishic, Catherine Dowd. Angelica
L'AmorcauN, Blanche Van Brunt Myrtle Lyman,
ltena Mastlolia, Margaret Harvey, Lou Travis;
recitation, "a Speech" Max Bush; recitation,
"lhc Conccted Cmsshopper," Archie Eschlc.
man; recitation, "Our Flag" Charlotte Mayo;
recitation, "rhc Soldiers" Levi Weir; song
Marching to IulsI," school; recitation, ~ Song
for Our Fleets" Martin Rodney; recitation,
Lowing Deeds" Bertha Swars; recitation, "lhc
Blue and the Gray" Pearl Gress; song, "Our
Heroes school; recitation, "A Speech" Viii
lie EhrgOod; recitation, "Aiter the Battle"
Margaret LAmoreauN; recitation, ellis Mothers
Songs" Lou Travis; play "Washington's Birth.
day." James Shaw, Leon Emhardt, John Van
Brunt, Olson Bird, Reno Lyman, Peter Hines,
Court Van Bnmt, Neil Prentice, Pearl Prentice,
Myrtle NeauN, Maggie llainey, Blanche Van
Brunt, Evelyn Sigln, Margaret LAmorcalN, An
gclca I'AmoreauN, Leah Frisbie, Rena Rodney,
Alice Van Brunt, Ruth Van Bmnt; song, "New
G. \. II. Song" Pearl Prentice Bucah Brown,
Cora Wehr Ida Travis, Lena Dixon patriotic
Temakrs were made by Rev. Minper and Rev,
Prentice The comrades of the Grand Amy of
the Republic that We're present and made fitting
remarks were; Rev, H. +. Wardel G, $.
Brown, Moses Davis, Michael Foley, o. 4.
Vaughn. The exercises closed with singing
"America."
John Lyman, OF Scranton, was visitor. in
town yesterday.
The following friends of Dr., \. W. WilsoG ten.
dcred him birthday party Monday evening and
presented him with beautiful Norris chair Mr.
aud Mrs. Clpplc, Mr., aud Mrs. W4iter Van
munt, Mr., and Mrs Walter DePed, Mr.. and
Mrs aohn Couse; Messrs, Ira Bie5 ,ker, Joseph
Loyeland, Daniel Roberts, Jo'NpG' DunStan aud
b. j. schcneE.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
Civil Service.

The civil service examiners, p. T..
FOX. secretary: William b. Chase and
George a. Davis, conducted an exam
ination Wednesday afternoon in the
common council chamber in the city
building. There We're two applicants
for the position of clerk, Miss Margaret
Coughlin and James j. German. The
following took the examination for mail
carrier: John j. O'Neill, Frank Boylan,
Frank Smith, Richard Burke. NJ ].
Martin, William Surdoval, Joseph Man
nion and William Stanton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22

tary Lee, of the state board of health,
the old board of health has again be-
come active.
The board met Wednesday night, DR..
A. Il. Gillis being the only absentee.
The principal question discussed was
the smallpox situation. II was decld-
ed that the city should pay for vac
cinating any persons who are unable
to meet the expense. The board also
decided to inaugurate crusade against
pack peddlers who come in to this city
from down the line. Hereafter, until
the smallpox scare has subsided at
least, none of these will be allowed
within the city limits. Sanitary Po-
liceman Moffitt will look after the
peddlers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
MINOOKA.

Mrs. Davey of Greenwood, who has been sica
for the past month, is conyalcscng.
Thomas Williams, OF Easton, Pa. is visiting
friends in Greenwood.
John Walsh OF Gilmore avenue had his hsR
wagon wrecked yesterday by an accident.
Mrs. Hugh Cawlcy, of Stafford street, died
yesterday after an illness of few weeks. Tho
deceased was highly esteemed in this community.
She is survived by her husband and quite largo
family. Funeral announcement will be mads
later
John Ratter has recovered from an illness Of .
few weeks.
An epidemic has become prevalent among ami.
mails OF the canine breed Of Miners hill whrL
has removed some of the most valuable dogs.
Residents Of that locality are very angry wlsll
the unknown persons who have been the cause
OF spreading the disease which would he wei.
coined in some other parts of the town,
The funeral of John Kearney, OF Gilmore a,S.
Duc, who died carly in the week took place Thurs.
day. lntelment was made in Mnooka cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
FEARFUL OF
A SUDDEN THAW
The Mountains of Snow in and
About Carbondale Sure to Cause
Damage and Disaster if Heavy
Rain Considerations Urged by
City Engineer Kupp.

The apprehension of City Engineer
| kupp over the setting in of II sudden
thaW was greatly increased last even
ing when the heavy snow fall of the
day was succeeded by a downpour of
sleet mingled with rain.
The heaps of snow that cover Car
bOndale's streets give substantial rea-
son for the fears that have been felt
ever since the heavy SHOWS. The
streams that have become frozen and
choked up add to the gravity of the
situation. The quantity of snow now
in Carbondale has not been equalled in
years. While the central city streets
are not so bad, on the outskirts there
are drifts foot and half high The
snow, too, is packed so solidly that IA
pick would be necessary to break it up.
Should rain continue for any length,
the sewers would not only be unable
to accommodate the water but there
would be no outlet from the streets
save the sidewalks, as the cutters are
IA foot deep in frozen snow. The mis-
chief of the water can easily be inn
agined.
As the Lackawanna river is almost
frozen over, here is another danger.
discharge of water into its bed, and
the Ice in breaking up would be liable
to cause more damage. The Brooklyn
creek is another source of worry, for in
the event of Il sudden thaw. there's no
telling what mischief would follow.
The most recent source of worry is
the Racket brook. which overnowed "A
few days ago, the water entering the
property of Frank Smith at Brook
street. The bed of the brook is choked
with frozen culm from a washery locat-
ed along its banks, and the water can
hardly work its way down to the river,
To relieve matters, a force of men,
under the direction of the Delaware
and Hudson company, cut narrow
channel along the stream in the vicin-
ity of new No, l bridge. This meas
ure, however, is merely palliative, ana
the city officials east fearful looks at
the stream as they consider the pros.
pect of continued rain.
a danger of the situation, To which
city Engineer kupp urges attention is
the blocking OF the cutters with snow
and ice. Last night he asked The
Tribune to remind property owners
that 1t is their duty to keep their gut
ters clear of distractions. In the case
of hurried melting of snow, with the
cutters blocked, the disaster of a flood
can be easily pictured. The RESPONSE
bllity and liability for possible dam
ages rests i'm a case of this kind on the
property. For this reason, If only
selfish one, it behooves property owners
to clean their cutters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22

and it should be their duty TO help the laddies,
who are ever ready 10 save life and property.
The public school will hold social today in
the school house.
Mrs. j. j. LAWN has returned home after yis-
iting friends in Cilbondalc.
Peter Anderson intends building a double
block on his property in spring.
The successful candidates are shaking hands
with themselves.
Richard Beers, who has been on the sick list,
is able to attend to his duty again.
The Nandlng drum corps makes fine appear.
ance in their new uniforms OF red and blue De.
fore long it will be the crack drum corps Of the
state
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22

Baptist church will be at the usual
hours. Pastor Rev. DR., Harris will Off
ciate. Sunday school at y. m.
The Taylor Oratorio society will meet
for rehearsal tomorrow evening at s
o'clock sharp.
Sabbath service tomorrow at the NJ.
IL. church at 1880 Il. m. and p III.
Rev c. b. Henry, pastor. Sabbath
school at 2.15 p. m. Epworth league at
q p. IN. All are welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
CHILDREN AND RELIGION.

Tho quaint saying OF lttle folks furnish an
abundant supply oi amusing ancdotcS \ Baltic
more lady, an Episcopalian, relates the iolloTins
story, which she declares is authentic:
Mrs. j., OF Georgia. relative Of a promm2na
bishop OF the Episcopal church, had little
daughter who had just begun to attend school.
NIrs. j. was herself deyout Epscopalian and bee
little one had been carefully trained.
One day the child returned from school almost
in tears She said little Jewish girl in her class
had treated her badly, and She began 20 spedS
slightmgly Of her school-mates race, when Leo
mother said reproyingy;
My dear, YOU must not talk in that way,
The jews We're Gods chosen people our Lord
himself was jew"
After a moments deep thought the child res
piled. in tone in which horror and regret word
equally blended:
"oh, mamma. | didn't know that I'm 50
sorry; | always thought he was an Episcopllian."
Baltimore sun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
They remained over for the banquet
and returned during the day.
THE PASSING THRoNa.

Thomas Moran Is spending the day
with Pittston friends.
Miss Brown, OF Forest city, spent
yesterday in this city.
Miss Ethel Aitken left yesterday for
New York city, where she Will spend
several days.
Miss Sarah Doyle has returned to this
city, after spending some time with
relatives in Wayne county
Russell Jones is spending couple OF
days at Blair Hall, Blairstown N. j.,
the guest of his sister, Miss Eleanor
Jones, a student there.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22

Services at st. Paul's Lutheran
church. Second Sunday in Lent. Sab
bath school, $50 Il. IN. preaching, 1890
a. m. Subject of the sermon, Come
Hither, Will Show Thee the Bride, the
Lambs Wife, Revel XXi:9.
Rev. DR.. Ramer of Scranton uneX-
pectedly made his appearance in the
church yesterday evening and made an
impressive sermon on "Christ's Suffer-
ingS for Our Sins"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
The News of Carbonda1e.

street has been christened Foster court,
and the unnamed avenues near Nc
Cabe's store on the hill have the names
of McCabe and Howard.
Owing to sentiment being divided as
TO the proposed change of Salem ave-
nue. to Mckinley avenue, the city EN-
glneer will leave 1t to the committee 10
take action.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
Shoulder Sprained.

Thomas Cannon, Of Sand street, en-
ployed in No. l pump shaft sustained
severe wrench of the shoulder while
at his work ON Wednesday. He was
standing against an insecure board
when it fell, throwing him to the
ground. He was taken to his home and
has suffered severely since then.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-22
Eulogy of Washington.

At the evening service of the Berean
Baptist church tomorrow, the pastor
will make his address to the Patriotic
Order Sons of America, in part, eu-
losy of Washington. The local camp
will attend in body, having voted DR..
Whalen their preacher for the annual
sermon.