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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
March 5tb. 1902.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk of District Court,
at Colfax, La, on April 16, 1902. viz:
JOHN H. WILLIAMS,
H. E. No. 1927, for the hf OF ne or,
sc Or Of ne or, ne or of SO Or, sec. 81, tip. 8
q, range west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: VIM. ID.
Sharbino. Gus Cbelette, Joseph Sharbi-
no, Chas. W. Williams, all Of Villas. La.
WALTER L. COHEN.
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
NOTICE.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.
In the matter OF the succession OF w.
Joseph Spikes and Lutilda Spikes,
deceased, in District Court
of said Parish.
Notice is hereby given that William
Spikes, administrator OF the above sue
cession, has this day fled in my Office a
tableaux and list of debts against said
succession. All parties are hereby mott
fed that if no opposition is made or filed
within the time prescribed by law. the
same will be homologated. all according
to law.
Witness my official seal and signature
on this the 9Th dav OF March, A. d. 1902
JAMES j. O'QUINN.
Clerk OF the 18th Dist Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
A Musical Rehearsal.

A piano, guitar and mandolin con-
cert will be given at the Colfax High
School by Miss Sallie P. Thurmond
and her pupils on Friday night, March
21et, at which the admission will be
Csc for adults, 15c for children.
The proceeds are to be devoted to
the purchase OF piano. Miss Thur
mond is fine musician and an ex-
cellent teacher, and deserves great
credit for her energy and good man.
agement. Let everybody come out,
and they will be highly pleased and
well entertained with the very best
musical selections.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney 4 Co., Props. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. j
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all bushes
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cons surfaces of the system. Price. 75c,
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. les
timonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.


In view of the death of our beloved
brother, DR.. A. E. Goodwin. who has
been Curator of Southwestern Uni
versity for twenty years, we, the fac
ulty of the University, desire to ex-
press:
1st-Our sincere sympathy for his
bereaved family.
2d-Our high regard for the pure
and lofty character of DIR. Goodwin,
and our appreciation OF his fidelity in
the discharge of his duties to this in
stitution. For twenty years he new
er failed to attend the commencement
and always remained to it's close.
3d-We order that q copy of this
action be sent to his wife and to the
Texas Advocate, and that we spread
it upon our minutes.
Adopted by thefaculty of the South
western University. Jan. %, 1902.
C. G. CODY, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
Could Not Breathe.

Coughs, colds, Group, grip, bronchitis,
other throat and lung troubles, quickly
cured by One Minute cough Cure. One
Minute Cough Cure is not amere expec-
torant, which gives only temporary relief.
1t softens and liquiffes the mucous. draws
out inflammation, and removes the cause
Of the disease. Absolutely safe. Acts at
once. ''One minute cough cure will do all
that is claimed for it," says Justice of the
Peace, 10. Hood, Crosby. Miss. "My vile
could not get her breath, and was reliev-
ed BY the first dose. 1t has been benefit
to all my family" j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

SUCCESSION NOTICE.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, State OF Louisiana.
Succession of w. Joseph Spikes and
Lutilda Spikes, deceased.
Notice Is given that by virtue of an
order of Court, of date March 9Th, for
the purpose OF paying debts, will
sell at public auction, subject to bene-
ft of appraiscment, for cash. at the
late residence Of w. Joseph and Lu-
tilda Spikes, in Grant parish, La, at
II m., on Monday,
MARCH 81, 1902.
the movable and unmovable proper
ty of said SUGGESTIONS, being:
l horse. 10 head hogs.
40 head goats. ! sewing machine.
/ lot household furniture.
so acres of land being sw or of NV
or, sec. 6, tip. n, 4 w, and NV or Of
sw or. sec. IL, tip. In, w.
All as per list, description and valu-
alton on file in clerks Office.
This 9Th day of March, 1902.
w. NJ. SPIKES,
Administrator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

The Ruston Leader has this to say
about former popular citizen of this
parish: Notwithstanding DR.. S. l..
Whites good record from the School
of Medicine in New York City, he is
assuming entirely the same courteous
quiet manners so characteristic OF
him, and, if possible, is gaining pop
ularity by this demeanor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
Notices of Final Proof.

Land Office at New Orleans, La,
February q. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing -named settler has fled netice of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will he
made before Elisha s. Murrell, q. 8.
Commissioner, at Ada, La, on April II,
1902, viz:
WALTER POWELL,
H. E. No. 22,23l, for the sw Or of sec. %.
tip 9 n, W, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: A. J. Dunn,
w. B. Keith. Ed. Keith, Sam Chandler,
all of Georgetown, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
SHERIFF SALE.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Grant, State of Louisiana.
r. s. Cameron vs. II. G. Kelsoc.

18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant, State of Louisiana.
r. s. Cameron We. II. G. Kelsoe.
BY virtue OF and to satisfy an order Of
seizure and sale issued out OF the 18th
Judicial District curt, and to me direct
ed 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, between the hours prescribed
by law, on
SATURDAY, MARCH o, 1902,
the following described property, seized
as the property Of defendant. to-wit:
Eighty acres OF land, more or less, in
section 80. townihip Z north. range three
vest, bounded north and west by Rock
Island plantation. and south and east by
lands of c. H. Teal, and being part and
parcel of the Mary Ann Dupree Spanish
grant, and formerly forming part Of the
Meredith Calhoun plantation, less six
and 24-1OO acres situated in the western
portion OF. said tract OF land, sold to
Mrs. Mafgaret J. Hyde. Dec. Is 1897, re-
corded in Book Of Conveyancee, folio
156 and ell situated in the parish Of
Grank Louisiana
Terms Of sale -Cash with The benefit
II eppFaisement.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

II was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion aud nervous debility,
writes f. ]. Green, of Lancaster, N. Ri.
.'No remedy helped me until 1 began us
ing Electric Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicines 1 ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excellent
health Tor years. She says Electric Bit
tiers are just splendid for female troub-
les; that they are grand tonic and IN
vlgofator for weak, run down women. No
other medicine can take its place in our
family" Only SOC. Satisfaction guaran-
teed BY Bush 3 Randolph, Fairmount.-
Crescent drug store. Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
NOTICE.
In the matter of the succession of
Marion l.. Spikes, deceased.


Notice is hereby given that william
b. Oglesby. administrator Of the
above named succession, has this day
filed In my Office a tableaux OF debts
held against the said succession. You
are therefore hereby notified and cited
to show cause, within the time pre-
scribed by law, why the same should
not be homologated. and payment
authorized and permitted.
All persons holding claims against
the above named succession are noti-
fed OF the fling of this list, and COM
manded to present such claims as
may be held that have not been filed
In the tableaux Of debts above REFER
red to.
Given under my hand and ofIlcfal
:ssal on this the 9Th day q Manch.
4. s.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

"Hotel LeSage" is the name that
occupies the Intel board in the corn
ice that tops off the front of the big
brick hotel being put up in Colfax by
Capt. Bob" LeSage. The building
isnow rooted in with slate, and shows
up in all it's handsome proportions,
and completely throws all the near
neighbors in the shade.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

SPRING GooDs. just received, a
fine line Of spring prints, ginghams,
organdies, linen lawns, nuns yelling,
piques, ribbons, etc., by Easterbrook
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.

An Honest Medicine Tor La Grippe.
George w. Watt, OF South Gardiner,
Me-, says: Il have had the worst couhg.
cold, chills and grip and have taken lots
of trash of no account, but profit to the
vendor. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is the only thing thst has done any good
whatever. / have used one bottle of it
and the chilIs, cold end grip have all left
me. congratulate the manufacturers
of an honest medicine" For sale by j.
H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush & Randolph,
Eairmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
NOTICE.

NOIlCEI.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Grant.
In the matter of the succession OF Jessie
Bailey, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Sarah
E. Sinqueield Bailey has this day fled
application in my Office for appointment
as administrator of the succession of
Jessie Bailey, deceased.
You are therefore hereby notified to
file any opposition you may have thereto
in my Office within 10 days from date
hereof, else the appointment as prayed
for will be made and letters az such issue.
all according to law.
Given under nv hand and seal of Office
this the 5th dav of March, A. .. 1902.
JAMES ]. O'QUINN,
Clerk District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
March 5th. 1902.

March 9Th, 1902 I
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
to make final proof IN support of
his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the-Clerk of the District
Court at Colfax, La, on April 16, 1902,
viz:
HORATIO s. COLLINS,
who made H. E. No. 2O676 for the e hf of
Sc Or and sw Or of Sc Or, sec. 10, tp. 7 n,
range west, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous resi- ence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Julius l..
Douglas. Thos. o. Moore. Jas. E. Hatch
er, Clinton q. Richarde, all of Black
Creek, La. WALTER L. COHEN.
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Mrs. w. N. Price and daughter,
Miss Nettie, who have been visiting
at Evergreen, returned to Colfax last
Saturday. and Miss Fronie Price,
who has been visiting ut Mansfield
for several weeks, returned home on
Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Miss Annie and Miss Maude Hadnot
arrived in Colfax last Saturday, and
have been spending the week visiting
relatives and friends. Miss Annie left
yesterday, for visit to LeesviIle,
and Miss Maude expects to return
home Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
You eat to live.

You eat to live.
You live to eat.
Get a free sample of Shredded Wheat
Buiscuit, at Easterbrook & Co.'S. and
you will eat less and live longer.
Wholesome, Palatable.
Economical. Nutritious.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

A full stock of high cuts, low cuts,
round toes. sharp toes, plain toes,
cap toes, Congress and lace shoes for
ladies and men at j. p. Lewis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
Working "A Hours q Day.

There's no rest for those tireless little
workers, DR.. Kings New Life Pills Mil
lions are always busy, curing torpid liver,
jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague.-
They Danish sick headache. drive out
malaria, never grippe or weaken. Small,
taste nice, work wonders. Try them. 25c
at Bush Randolph's. Fsirmoun.; Cres-
cent drug store Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Messrs. g. A. McKinnon and W; C..
Williams, who have the contract to
move the old court house to a lot
near the depot, haveeverything about
ready to "let FER roll" and will prob
ably start to-day or Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
itouss and Store for sals or Rent.

A good roomy store and dwelling,
near the Valley railroad de-
pot, will be sold cheap or rented. This
is a fineinvestinentfo for anybody want
inga home, as the house, store, stable
and out houses and fences are all new,
and the premises are large and roomy,
consisting OF three lots of ground.
Apply to j. H.. MCNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

DR.. w. j. Roberts has had his sta
bles and a portion of his old house
torn down, preparatory to building
his new residence and Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Mr.. f. Meas and wife and children
put up at the Williamson hotel on
Tuesday, and we understand expect
to make Colfax their future home.
Mr.. Meas is one Of the proprietors of
the Colfax Lumber Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Supt. ]. A. Williams made a talk
to the children Of the Colfax High
School last evening, and it is pity
all the patrons OF the school did not
hear it, as it was calculated to wake
up and benefit parents and children.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Mrs. Beauchamp and child, of Baton
Rouge, came up on Wednesday, on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. W. E. Macs,
of Meredith plantation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

For safety you should keep your
money in the Bank OF Colfax, and
thus you win avoid dangers. 1t will
be properly cared for, and your inter-
ests will always be taken into consid-
Grafton
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

1t is cheaper than a money order
to send bank exchange. The Bank
of Colfax issues exchange available
anywhere in the United States.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Aloto of new desks and black-boards
for the Colfax High School were re-
ceived on Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if il fails to
cure. r. w. Groves signature is on each
bov 15c
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
FIitu Tic Makers Wanted.

Good camps. Unculled Cypress and
Overcup timber. Pay every two weeks.
Work on Natchitocbes extension OF the
I. & P. railroad. opposite East Point, La.
For further Information write to N. e.
Wilson, East Point. La. f8-lm
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Ready-made gents spring and sum-
mer suits at j. P. Lewis. Also a full
line of pants. All just received from
Mayfield Wooden Mills.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
Land for Rent.

have 65 acres of good land which
l desire to rent for period of one to
five years, to suit wishes of party
renting. Three cabins, and good els
tern at each, and land in fine condi-
ton. Apply to j. +. KELLY.
Colfax. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Mr.. P. McIlveried, vice president,
and Major Poindexter Dunn, attorney
for the Valley railway, were in Colfax
last Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Mrs. T. P. Mcknight and Miss
Claude McNeely went to Natchitoches
last Sunday on a visit, and returned
Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Messrs. Will LaCroix and Andrew
LeSage have each built houses on
their land just east OF the depot.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

A nice line of outing suits, for men
and boys, negligee shirts, cuffs and
collars. j. II. MCNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Provide for the wants of age by
economy in the days of labor. and
lay up your dollars in the Bank of
COlfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Unequalled facilities Unexcelled Faculty.
Thorough Business Practice aud once routine.
Complete college bank and wbelssale o1lces.
Graduates hold leading positions al ever TIE
country. Instruction al personal.
Haying numerous business connections and
being universally and reputably Known, Ne
have superior sdvantages IN aiding students TO
"a store e eonnected VIII soulS College
n which studonte do actual 6uofneoo with
real goods ana ae1ua1 2oney, and students
keep he book ID thD lateotlab0R eaving forms.
dezhio, ohoEfhand end elsjness echool6 An
3opaxito lseu1tioo. Sad 1oR CatalognA.
Duoanoon lEGn oappale6 WITH eompetoGt
ses s SIS. se1 Mf3sSs sox1.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
~. Joe Manetho,
Mn THE FAMOUS
Saddle Stallion

U 6odQOI6 oLdlllOn
Will make the season of 1900 at my
farm on Red River opposite Boyce,
La, at SO for the season, with re
turn privilege in case of failure.
DEsCsRIPTION AND PEDIGREL.
Sired by Manetho standard bred
trOtting stallion, No. 1906; chestnut
horse fOaled March 18th, 1882, bred by
A. j. Alexander, WOOdburn farm,
Kentucky. Sired by Harold, (sire Of
Maud s., record 2:O-x) First dam
Mary Bell. dam OF Puellcr, record 2:29,
(sister OF Dick Moore, record 2:22k, by
Belmont, sire of NutwOOd, record z:
1Sx. the sire of Manager, two year
old record 2:06. Second dam Mary,
[dam Of Dick Moore, record 2:22H and
Mary Todd, trial In 2:24, and dam OF
Cfittenden, sire of Mamie NJ, record
2:26K; by Monmouth Eclipse. Third
dam by Bertrand. Fourth dam by
KosiciuskO. Fifth dam by Gallatin.
Sixth dam by Celcr, Manetho Is the
sire of Lizzie Harold, record 2:17, and
Dagma, trial 2:174. JOE MANETHO
is 3 years old this spring, Is hands 1
inch high, weighs 1910 pounds, fine
form, style and action, q natural sad
dler and producer Of saddlcrs.
For further particulars call on or
adtlress HEMAN SMITH,
~ - DovHo \ rnm1Hnn0
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Mr.. F. s. Hemenway, the Alexan-
dria furniture dealer, was in Colfax
on Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

A brand new rifle for sale at the
Chronicle Office, 80 caliber, rim fire,
patent shell ejector and globe sights.
Cheap for cash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

For lawns, organdies, dimities, man,
suiks, swiss, nuns yelling, laces, en-
broidery, and ribbons, go to J. P.
Lewis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Just received at j. p. Lewis new
stock OF latest styles in ladies spring
and summer hats.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

No better way to save your money
than to open an account with the
Bank of COlfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
Pigs for Sale.

have fifty fine pigs for sale, well
bred. Will sell in pairs or by the sim
gle pig. j. H. McNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

You will find the LaPrelle- Williams
shoes first-class in all particulars.
Easterbrook & Co. have them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
PUBLISHERS NOTICE.
LOCAL DOTS:

Elegant stock of beaver hats at
McNeely's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Mr.. E. G. Horn, OF Montgomery,
spent Thursday night in Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Miss Angie Mccain, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. c. A. Wells,
returned home Friday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Two wheel scrapers in good order.
For particulars apply to j. II. Nc
Nelly, Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15
LocoIuo Teams Wanted.

Fifteen log teams, either mules or oxen.
Good dry and high land. Our log camp
is on the Shreveport and Red River Val
ley railway, near achen, La. For furth-
er information call on or address, Jno. r.
Wright, Montgomery, In.
GLOBE LUMBER CO.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price
Is cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

Ladies silk skirts and fine waists,
at McNeely's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-03-15

\ c0NN11cIAL
C0LLHo1,

New Orleans, Ia.
a years renowned - = lead.
q. No false pr omleeo made.
1 Re ssr,u"osS.s.Efia9 2 s,sst,.ss lee
els, Diplomas, ETC.. awarded
rs By American and European
1xpooitions Commefc1al
CoufUe includes Expert Ac-
eoanting and Auditing. and
y 0uafanteed Higher and
eupefioT 70 any other IN the
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-08
M..cot. Used by Gamblers.

Habitual gamblers are perhaps tn'
most superstitious persons In the "oEla
They invariably carry little portaolt
n.ascots in their pockets and 1t wo'''o
be impossible to persuade them 10 en-
fer INTO Il game Of Glance II, u! so''e
inadycrtencc. their mascots were NOT
with them. Lumps Of lead, CONS
snake rattles. locks Of hair, cauls, hl'S
of hone, halrpins-a pile Of these thll'@s
would be shown If the players III any
stiff poker game were required 10 re-
veal their mascots,
And each amulet has a story CON
nectcd with it. a bullet, for instance,
which one man carries was extracted
from the brain of a woman who killed
herself on his account. A gold hairp!n
that is the mascot OF broker fell from
n lady's hair in q thcater aisle. lie
picked it up and returned It, and the
acquaintance l-gun thus informally
eliminated in Il marriage. A lawyer
of WiSsahickon has for a mascot a
coin that was given him by a murderer
ON tie day the man was hanged. The
mascot catalogue could be continued |
thus indefinitely .-Pliladelphia Record. i
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-08
EAST BARRE.

Found, betweet East Barre
and b. II. Blake's residence IN
q a sum Of money. The OWL
have the same by calling ON
Blake and proving property ane
ing for Advertising.
c. W. Hail is still very sick
typhoid fever
Special meeting Of Ripping
Eebekah Lodge tonight, and IT,,
GERS and members are requested
present.
The users Of water are notlhea
the time to pay their renta. eK
Wednesday DJn'C pay a dol.
snUttlng eff your water.
There was large attendance
class Blowers Saturday light,
Mr.. ard Mrs, II. |. Cheney Of p,
pclier have been visiting In the
for several days,