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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-11-13

Stamp for IS cents: Address, Lock
Box 2l0, Fort waynA Indiana.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-11-13
THOUSANDS OF WOMEN slsWlr ssH DYING FROM CATARRH
Pe.ru.na Cures, That Is Why the
People Like II.
All the Advertisement in the
World Could Not Make Peru ma
as Popular as 1t Is.

Miss Margaret DonneIly, 81 Webster
Place. Brooklyn. y. Y, writes:
Peruna was recommended to me about
year ago for catarrh with which l had
been troubled nearly ali my life, but
which had given me serious trouble a
few months before l took Perunn. In
two weeks my head cleared up, 1 did
not have headaches. and in q short time
felt perfectly well. Donnelly
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
The Colfax Cotton Oil Mill.

A meeting of the directors Of the
Colfax Cotton OIL Company was held
at noon on Monday, Dec. 8, 1902.
All OF the directors wese present
viz: Messrs. ]. H. McNeely. w. p.
Haynes, 7. G. Bush, j. q. Smith, j. p.
Lewis, &. H. Teal and r. s. Cameron.
The committee appointed at the
last meeting to examine the model
mill at Pickens, Miss, reported and
were discharged, with thanks.
Bids to supply the machinery to
equip the COlfax mill were submitted.
No final action was taken on any OF
the bids.
1t Is expected that contracts for
the entire equipment of the mill will
be made at the next meeting.
The brick for the construction oil
the buildings are now being delivered
at the mill site.
The work Of building and coupling
this mill will begin actively early in
the new year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
Mu.ical at school HOUSE.

A musical rehearsal will be given In
the Auditorium Of the COlfax High
School at p. m. on Friday, Dec. 10Th,
by Mrs. Sallie Thnrmond Wells and
her pupils. Mrs. Wells is noted for
her musical talent and splendid exc
cution, and her entertainments here
tOfOre have always been grand sue
cess. You will appreciate and be
highly pleased with the entertain
ment. For the purpose Of paying for
the school piano. Admission Is cents,
children Is cents. 49,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
Conference at Alexandria.

The Louisiana Annual Conference
OF the NJ. f. Church South, will con-
vene in Alexandria December Is, and
will be in session five days. Bishop
Joseph Key, of Sherman, Texas, will
preside. There will he about LIS min
listers, q delegates, and a number OF
conference guests.
All persons who have failed to pay
their assessment for the Colfax church
are requested to hand the same to
the board OF stewards within the next
two or three days. Rev. N. j. Rob-
erts win very likely go down on the
18th, and 1t IL desirable that he be In
to report in full for the
work at that time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
MARRIED.


HARRlS-PIRTLE-.At the home
OF the brides mother, Mira. Emma j.
Starks. In Rapides parish, opposite
COlfax, at 4 p. IN. on Wednesday, Dec.
10. 1902, James Harris, of Alexandria,
and Laura Pirtle were united in mat
rimOny.
Thegroom In the driver for the Wa
ters Pierce Oil Co., of Alexandria, and
the bride is the prettiest quadroon in
two parishes, and Is unusually well
accomplished. Altogether the we'd
ding was quite an event In colored
circles. The couple left over the VAL
ley road for Alexandria that evening,
where we understand Harris owns a
very neat cottage home. The Chron-
icle returns them thanks for kindly
remembrance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case Of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY q CO., Props, Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West 4 TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo, 0.
WALDrNo, KINNAN q MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Price. 75c
per bottle. Sold by all DruRgists. Tes-
timonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Hon. ]. T. Wallace, of Wlnnfeld,
wasin Colfax last Monday, attending
to a homestead contest for Mr.. w. Z.
Rankston, which the parties compro-
missed. Mr.. b. had his mother and
aunt. and his brother. c. J. Bankston,
and Geo. Oler along ms witnesses.
Mr. Wallace and Mr.. Bankston will
return to Colfax to-day, to finally ar
range some business matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
Saved at crave's agink.

II know / would long ago have been in
my grave" writes Mrs. s. H. Newsom. of
Decatur, Ala. 'if it had not been for
Electric Bitters. Fer three years suf-
fered untold agony from the worst forms
of indigestion, waterbrash. stomach and
bowel dyspepsia. But this excellent
medicine did me world Of good. Since
using it / can eat heartily and have gam
ed IS pounds" For indigestion. loss of
appetite, stomach, liver and kidney trou-
bles Electric Bitters are positive, guar
hnteed cure. Only Soc at Crescent Drug
store. Collar; and Bush & Randolph.
EairmouEt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

To improve the appetite and strength
en- the digestion, try few doses of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr..
]. 81. Seitz, of Detroit, Michigan, says:
They restored my appetite when i'm
paired, relieved me OF q bloated feeling
and caused pleasant and satisfactory
movement of the bowels" There are peo-
pie in this community who need just
such a medicine. For sale by j. H. Nc
Nicely, Colfsx; Bush 4 Randolph, FAIR
mount. Every box warranted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures dyspepsia, Indigestion
stomach troubles, and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kokol re.
builds WORKOUT tissues, purities, strength.
ems and sweetens the stomach. Gov. G.
w. Atkinson. Of w. Va, says: / have
used number of bottles of Kodol and
have found it to be a very effective and
indeed, powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. Ireccommend,tto my friends.
j. A. HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
Better cham . Plasfer.

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the affected parts, is better than plaster
for lame back and for pains in the side
or chest Pain Balm has no superior as
q liniment for the relief OF deep seated,
muscular and rheumatic pains. For sale
by j. II. McNeely, Colfax; Bush 4 Ran
dolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
Holiday Excursion Rates

The territory to which excursion tick.
ets for the holidays will be sold has been
considerably widened. In addition to
the usual sale of tickets to points in the
southeastern States, the T. 4 p. railway
company will also sell round trip tickets
to principal points in Mexico, Colorado.
Arkansas, Missouri. Kansas, Iowa, Hi.
nois, Nebraska, North and South Dakota,
Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The rate will be one first-class fare.
plus 81, for the round trip, and tickets
may be purchased December Ii, II, 81,
=, q and Is, good TO return within 80
days from date Of sale.
Further information regarding rates,
through service. sleepers. free seats in
chair cars, etc., may be had from any
railroad ticket agent, or through CORES
pondence with H. P. Hughes, travelling
agent. Fort Worth, Texas, or e. P. Tur-
ner, @. p. & T. A., Dallas, Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
4 Cold Wave.

The forecast Of sudden changes in the
weather serves notice that hoarse voice
and heavy cough may invade the sane.
tity OF health in your home. Cautious
people have bottle Of One Minute Cough
Cure always at hand. e. H. Wise, Mad.
ieon, Ga, writes: II am indebted to One
Minute Cough Cure for my preeent good
health, and probably my life." 1t cures
coughs, colds, 10 grippe, bronchitis. pneu-
nonia and all throat and lung troubles.
One Minute Cough Cure cuts the phlegm.
draws out the Inflammation, heals and
soothee the mucous membranes and
Strengthens the lungs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Strayed from my place on Doggy
Bayou. mile above Colfax, about
Dec. LIST, one black horse, about Is
hands high, branded on right hip, but
don't remember brand, knot on back
caused from set fast. white hind feet.
Also one light sOrrel mare, about 10
hands high, no brand, blaze face, sor-
rel name and tail, tail cut smooth and
very short.
VIII pay IS reward for return to
me or Information leading to their
recovery. WIN. WILLIAMS,
0l5lmS COlfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Land Office at Natchitoches. La,
= December 8, lo02
Notice IL hereby given that the followiog-uam-
ed settler. has fled notice Of his intention 70
that said proof win be made before Clerk OF the
District Court 1T Colfax, La, on January II,
1e03, VA: II. e. 6.zH
LUTHER G. O'EEAL,
for the northeast quarter Of the southeast quar-
ter, SEC. "a. t0wnshipe north, nnge west, La.
meridian He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and cult
ysti0n of said land, viz: Andrew lem0ine. Will
liam II. Dyson. Leo Sellers, Dock W. O'Neal, all
dssis :. ERNEsr BRIEDA. Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

An enjoyable impromptu dance.
gotten up by the young men OF the
town, was given at the Hotel Lee
Sage last Tuesday night. and about
twenty couples were present to par
ticipate in the hop.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Mr.. Artemus McKinnon, who has
been at Junction City, Ark, for sever
al months. arrived Wednesday night,
and will make his home In COlfax for
n N hi1o
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
2eptemhAr "a. lQu2.

Notice 10 hereby given that the following-nam-
ed settler has fled notice Of his intention to
that said prof viii be made before T. s. Murrcll.
y. s. Commissioned, at Dry Prong, La, on Tues
day, December 10, 1909, Wis:
DORA KEMP,
one Of the Heirs Of Joshua Kemp, deceased.
H. z. No. 1854, for the southeast quarter Of the
southeast quarter. aeotion II township north,
range west, La. Mer.
He names the1ollowing witnesses to prove his
continu0us residence upon and cultivation of
said land. We. 3. D. Cooper. W. A. Hatcher,
Richard Newton. and ". r. Atwell. all Of Black
Creek. La. WALTER L. COHEN.
oct2 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

We are glad to learn that Mr.. s. K.
Scott. mail agent on the Valley rail-
road. on Thursday began to run
through to Alexandria. Heretofore
he has only made the run from Shreve-
port to Colfax, and there has always
been trouble about the proper distri-
button Of mail between this point and
Pinovil1e.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Miss Lucy Dyson, Of Machen, who
has been spending a couple OF months
in Alexandria, came up last Monday
to Colfax, and has been spending the
week as the guest Of Mr.. +. Kelly
and family.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

A glass or two of water taken half an
hour before breakfast will usually keep
the bowels regular. Harsh cathartics
should be avoided. When purgative is
needed take Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are mild and gentle
10 their action. For sale by j. II. Nc
Nicely, Collar; Bush & Randolph, Fair
mOunt. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

AAO A1ssAO 0uA RA1SCfcs
Take one-they do the rest.
w. h. Howell, Houston, Texas, writes-l
have used Little Early riser Pills in my
family for constipation, sick headache.
etc. To their use am indebted for the
health of my family. ]. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
JOSEPH BALLI0.


Notice 10 hereby given that the following-uam-
make nnal proof in s6pport of his claim. and
that eaid proof will b. made before Clerk Dis
trict Court. 1t Collar, La, on January II, 1908,
viz: H. E. No. oos7,
RANDOLPH ]. CHELETTE
for the west half a the northeast quarter and
the north half Ut the southeast quarter section
-, township north, range west, La. mer.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
said land, viz: Onora Duboise, Oscar Duboiee,
Z b. Chelette, J. n. Sharbino all Of Redemp.
ton: ., Il. J. ERNEST BRIEDA,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

my wife was 90 i'll that good phys,c-
ians were unable to help her." writes M.
M. Austin, of Winchester. Ind, "but was
completely cured by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills." They work wonders in stomach
and liver troubles. Cure constipation,
sick headache. % cents at Crescent
Drug Store. Colfax; Bush 4 Randolph,
Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Up to Thursday of this week, Mr..
J. w. Duncan, Of the Colfax Bargain
Store, had bought go bales Of cotton.
Mr.. d. is getting up quite a reputa-
ton for paying top notch prices for
the ataDle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Price & LaCroix (Ms. Leila Price
and c. D. LaCroix) received a con-
signment Of goods this week, which
they are opening up In their hand
some new store on Second street.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

1.-TWO Masses" send MS an interest
ing batch Of items from Montgomery
this week. They arecrisp and newsy,
and we shall be glad to have them ia
vor rs frequently with the news.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Miss Lima and Miss Gertrude Good
wyn. who have been attending Soule's
Commercial College In New Orleans
for several months past, will return
home next week to spend the holidays.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Mrs. w. B. Clai ke, after visiting at
Columbia for several weeks. returned
home on Thursday Of last week, and
Mr.. Clarke left by train that evening
for New Orleans on business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

You see what you want and know
at q glance what 1t costs you, at the
Valley Drug Store. Goods arranged
on 1Oc, 2jc, Soc and 81 counters. Hun
dreds OF handsome presents, ranging
from ten cents to ten dollars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
Land OfIice ut New Orleans, La,
EoYembeer IL lQfl2

November II, 100.
Notice il hereby given that the following mann
ed settler has fled notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that eaid proof will be made before E. 8. MUIR
reli: y &. Commissionsr. at Ad., La, on Dec.
JOHN b. GATES,
81. &. No. 2, 100. for the southwest quarter OF
northeast quarter Of &C. 70. tp north, range
e. to prove his cs.ntinnons rss;denco npoo and
cultivation Of said land. wig: n. C. Arlington,
John Faircl0th, Noah Corbitt and Riley Corbitt,
all of Rack Greek pOstnf1lce. In.
n0vlS WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for scratches, bruises, wounds,
cuts, corns. sore feet and stiff joints,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best in the
world. Same for burns. scalds, boiIs, ul-
Gers, skin eruptlons and piles It cures
or no pay. Only 25c at Crescent Drug
Store. COlfax; and Bush & Randolph,
Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

The little folks win be delighted to
see the very fine display OF Christmas
tricks at the Valley Drug Store. 1t
Ia well worth the while of both big
and little folks to take a look.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

SHOES: Comfortable and satisfac-
tory II they 1T; slow torture II they
don't. Might just as well get shoes
that At you. That's what we are
here for. EAsTERBROOK & Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

You would not think 1t, but 70,
can find the hest shredded cOcoanu
and gombo file at the Valley Drul
Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

DR.. w. A. Jones' horse ran away
with his buggy on Wednesday, smash
ing up the vehicle considerably, but
fortunately nobody was hurt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Notice 10 hereby given that the following-nam-
cd settler has fled notice Of his to make
hnal proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Clerk District Court,
JOSEPH BALLIO,
for the southwest quarter of the northwest quar-
ter of section Z township north, range west.
continuous residence upon md cultivation Of
said land, Wis: James w. Saullsld, Peter SAN
son, C. W. Williams, F. 8. DuBoisa, all Of Villa.
La. j. EARNEST BRIEDA.
dec1$ Register,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Hunts Cure is not misnomer. It
docs cure itch, ringworm, eczema, letter
and all similar skin diseases. A wonder
full remedy. Guaranteed. Price Is and
so cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

They never did fail; they never will
Tail. Whatf Oheathams Laxative Tab
lets-to cure q cold atonce. Garry them
in your vest pocket. Always ready
Guaranteed. Price Is cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Miss Ollie Lewis, Of Zimmerman,
came up on last Saturday, and will
make her home for q while with her
half brother. Mr.. j. p. Lewis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Mrs. r. Il. Mcknight, who has been
spending q month or 20 with rela-
tives in Shreveport, returned home
thle week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Furniture, crockery, tableware,
glassware, toilet sets, lamps, vases.
etc., In full supply at j. H. McNeely's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

CLOTHING: Made to order, style
and fit, at ready to- wear prices, at
EAsTERBROOK & Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Mr.. J. H. McNeely has done some
good work this week filling with dirt
and putting in culvert at the foot
Of Main street.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Miss Rosa Pietrie, Of Opelousas, ar
rived last Tuesday, and h q guest at
the hospltable home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Duncan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

For cakes, nic-nacs and jumbles In
great variety, call on j. p. Lewis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Mr.. Sylvester Richardson IL build
ing q neat cottage home on his lot
near the Valley railroad station.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Statuettes and vases, bisque fig-
ures, mantel ornaments. toilet sets
and perfumeries. will be found at the
Crescent Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Forfancy family and staple grocer
lea zee A. w. Lewis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Hats, shoes, waists, skirts, gloves,
belts, collars, ties, ribbons, perfumer-
les, ETC.. at j. III. McNeely's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

MILLINERY BARGAINs-Latest styles
In ready to wear and trimmed hats.
MRS. GEO. r. HICKS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Don't forget the musical at the
school house Friday night, Dec. 10th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.


COlfax, La, Dec. 8. 1902
Fifty Dollars Reward will be paid
for the arrest OF James Wade, wanted
for murder on the night OF Nov. %,
1902, of T. L. Wainwright.
Description-COlOr white. age q or
30. height feet or 10 inches, weighs
40 to $50 pounds, eyes dark. complex
ion rather dark, stoop shOuldered,
and usually goes clean shaved, has
sharp nose and down look, old scar
on each Jaw caused from q shot, and
has fresh wound over left nipple
caused from pistol shot.
VIII pay fifty dollars reward for his
arrest and delivery to me or In any
jail. NJ. E. SWAFFORD,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Get your Christmas goodies, nuts,
raisins, fruits and candies from A. w.
Lewis,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Mr.. ]. H. Lamoreaux h putting
banisters around the gallery OF the
Hotel LeSage.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

You win find a nice line of Christ
mas presents at the Crescent Drug
&fnro
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

W0uVCO IOr MUTU0rs
There seems to have been a great
deal Of secrecy about the facts In the
killing Of T. L. Wainwright by James
Wade at Pollock last week, but from
all the circumstances as related by
the Demands, and the Investigations
OF Sheriff Swaffor1, we are led to be-
lievc that It was q case of deliberate
assassination and murder. Sheriff
Swafford offers the following reward
for the criminal, viz:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13
abe GoIfax Chronicle.
SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 1902.
LOCAL DOTS:

A fine line OF dolls at j. p. Lewis
going extra cheap.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-13

Mr.. Mathew Nugent, Of Pollock,
was In Colfax on Wednesday.
The Globe-republican., 1902-03-13
THE WOMAN'S CORNER
Gossip of Fashion and the Home. of Interest
to the Fair Sex Only.

A woman may possess wealth untold,
she may have the kindest of hearts
and the brightest of minds, but unless
she has absolute control of her feel
ings there will be some time in her
career as hostess that she will display
annoyance or furry, and the conta-
gion, spreading to her guests, will die
out in an undisguised failure
model hostess must to all appear
ances be made of stone, SO far as dis
agreeable happenings are concerned
Even though a guest or careless wait
er inadvertently breaks bit of china
which can never be replaced, she must
smile though the loss of the whole
set would but emphasize the pleasure
of the evening. Her well bred calm
inspires her guests with a feeling of
confidence, and, though in her heart
she may be very dubious about certain
important details of her dinner or
dance, if she does not show her an
xiety everything will pass off to a hap
Ply conclusion, says the Pittsburg Dis
patch.
A furried hostess or nervous host,
whose countenance but badly concea1s
the worry felt, can do more toward
making the guests uncomfortable than
If the soup were served stone cold and
the salad dressing was ruined by a too
bountiful quantity of vinegar.
An fmperturbable calm and a ready
tact are the two important factors in
the making Of model hostess.
The Globe-republican., 1902-03-13
The Dainty Throatband.

throatband. This is often of velvet,
black or colored. embroidered in gold
and studded with gems, sometimes
worked up into a design, at others
forming rows of varied colors placed at
regular intervals on the band, says the
Philadelphia Telegraph. All the shops
sell sets of such, comprising waistband,
thrOatband and cuffs, SO that they can
be worn with any dress. They are
equally suitable to day and evening
wear, for 1T is not at all unusual to
see the broad throatband adopted for
low dinner or theater dresses