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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
Tendency of the Times.

The tendency Of medical science Is to-
ward preventive, measures. The lest
thought of the world is being given to
the subject. 1t is easier and better to
prevent than to cure. It has been fully
demonstrated that pneumonia, one of the
most dangerous diseases that medical
men have to contend with, can be pre-
vented by the use of ChamberIain's
Cough Remedy. Pneumonia always re-
suits from cold or from an attack of in
huenza grip, and it has been observed
that this remedy counteracts any tend
ency OF these diseases toward pneumonia.
This has been fully proven in many thou
sands of cases in which this remedy has
been used during the great prevalence Of
colds and grip IN recent years, and can
be relied upon with implicit confidence.
Pneumonia often results from a slight
cold when no danger is apprehended I'M
til it is suddenly discovered that there is
fever and difficulty in breathing and
pains in the chest. then it is announced
that the patient has pneumonia. Be on
the safe side and take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is
contracted. 1t always cures. For sale
by j. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush & Ran
dolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

MIR. and Mrs. J. +. Meas, assisted by
their daughter, Miss Mayme, enter
tanned their friends at a monograph
sociable last Wednesday night, which
every one present voted quite an en-
joyable affair. Games and social
chat, interpreted with music and re-
freshments, were the order OF theeven
ing, and it was past the midnight
hour before the guests took their de-
parture. Those present were: Miss
Ada Tharpe and Mr.. C. N. Carnahan;
Miss Mary Calhoun and Mr.. j. D. Nc
Knight; Miss Annie Hadnot and Mr..
Arthur Williamson; Miss Lizzie Good
wyn and Mr.. j. D. Owens; Miss Nena
Lewis and Mr.. C. A. LeSage; Miss
Maude Easterbrook and Mr.. A. NJ.
Goodwin; Miss Ethel Goodwyu and
MIR. Roland Easterbrook; and Drs.
E. B. Gray and J. e. Digger, and Mr..
Earl Roberts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
Kind of Seeds that Yield.

As everybody knows there are good
seeds and bad seeds, seeds that grow
and seeds that don't grow, seeds that
yield and seeds that don't yield, and
a little thought given now to the Sc
lection OF the seed you'll need, will be
found at harvest time to have been
well spent if you select the world
famed Ferry's Seeds-the kind that
always yields. For nearly halfa Gen.
fury Ferry's Seeds have been known
and sown wherever good crops are
grown, until farmer and gardener
alike have learned to depend upon
their wonderfully reliable growing
and yielding qualities, year after year,
to the exclusion of all others.
1t is better to pay a little more for
the seed and be assured of a great
deal more at the harvest by sowing
Ferry's seed. The Seed Annual which
is sent free, postpaid, will be found
unusually interesting and instructive.
Write for it to-day. Address D. NJ.
Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
wedding Announcement.

The Chronicle acknowledges an In
vitation from Mr.. and Mrs. j Ohm Kra-
mer to be present at the marriage OF
their daughter. Miss Nettie Magdeline,
to Mr.. Charles E. Chavanne, Wednes-
day morning. Feb. II, 1908, at Saint
Francis Xavier Catholic church, in
the city of Alexandria, La,
The prospective bride is the lovely
daughter of one OF Alexandria's old
time families. and is quite popular
among n large circle of friends in the
society of that city. The groom to-
be is from Lake Charles, where he was
born and bred the scion of a good
family, and the Daily Press of that
city is free to vouch for him as well
and favOrably known to all the peo-
pie, and as richly endowed in all that
constitutes a man and a gentleman.
The Chronicle extends most hearty
congratulations in advance, wishing
the young couple long life, happiness
and continued prosperity.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
Terribly Mangled.

On Friday, Jan. Both, Mr.. Berry
Weaver, of Machen, got caught in the
belt and drive wheel of the Machen
saw mill, and was so badly mangled
that his recovery and life is regarded
with despair. Both legs are reported
to be broken, his skull fractured, and
it is believed that he also has serious
internal injuries. He was still alive
two days ago, but in great pain, and
his friends and relatives regard death
as only a question of a short time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
State of Ohio. City of Toledo, go
Lucas County. %

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm OF F. j.
Cheney 4 Co.. doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
One Hundred Dollars for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. d. 1885. A. w. GLEASON, =.
seal Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly ON the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
T Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Mr.. E. A. Mathis has assumed edi-
torial and business management OF
the Pollock Tribune, the issue OF Jan.
both containing his salutatory. Mr..
Mathis started his newspaper career
in the Chronicle Office about fifteen
years ago, and we have the most
kindly feelings for him, believing him
to be both energetic and conscientious
in all his endeavors. 1t will afford
Us pleasure to observe the usual ex-
change courtesies with him, and we
shall watch his varying success in the
new field with great interest.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Rev. N. j. Roberts writes and asks
that we announce that he will not be
in Colfax Sunday to preach; that he
regrets it very much, but the cause OF
the failure is not his. Owing to sick
ness and other causes last year Bro.
Roberts failed to I'll n good many OF
his appointments at this place. We
hope, however, that between the
preacher and the presiding elder, this
year, Colfax will get something near
the service it is entitled to receive.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

causes weak body and invites disease.
kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and strength
ems the stomach, and wards of and over
comes disease. ]. b. Taylor. a prominent
merchant of Chriesman, Tex, says: Il
could not eat because of weak stomach.
l lost all strength aud run down in weight
All that money could do was done, but
all hope of recovery vanished. Hearing
Of some wonderful curee effected by usf
OF kodol, / concluded to try it. The first
bottle beOe6tted me, aud after taking
fooe bottles am fully restored to my
atseqgth weight and health. ]. A. Hyde
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Land Once at New Orleans La, /
January Z. 1893
Notice is hereby given that the Acknowledgement
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim. and that said
missioner, at Ada, La. on Feb. II, 1908. viz:
CALVIN N. BOYETT,
H. Il. 23,6S6. for the northwest quarter of south
west quarter. section 4, township 7 north. range
west, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove hie
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz: James Orr, b. F.. Brister. Henry John.
son. Thomas wilett, all of Black Greek, La.
jan10 WALTER l.. COHEN, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
Five Dollars Reward.

Estrayed from j. l.. Lacroix's old
mill Feb. 4th, pony horse. medium
size. sun burnt or brown bay. No
marks or brands, and no. white on
him. Has a seam ON one hind foot,
where hoof was split and has grown
mp. Is in good condition. and has
trace chain marks on sides. Above
reward will he paid for his delivery
to me, or for information leading to
recovery. +. +. TURNER,
feb7-1ts Ada, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

The Colfax postoffice has been re-
modelled and added to considerably
by Postmaster Will LaCroix this
week. He has arranged the delivery
along one side of the room, and in
creased his lock boxes and call boxes
to nearly 200,- besides charging the
general delivery. The change adds
greatly to the appearance of the
Office, and also to public convenience.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Mr.. A. w. Lewis little daughter.
Eula, who has been sick for the past
month, still continues to have fever.
but her parents hope for the best.
and as she has held out so bravely
thus far, confidently believe she will
pull through all right. We sincerely
hope that thejp fond wish for their
lovely childs recovery may be speedi-
" realized.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

The scratch of a pin may cause the
loss OF limb or even deatt, when blood
poisoning results from the injury. All
danger of this may be avoided, however.
by promptly applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. 1t is an antiseptic and quick
healing Iiniment for cuts, bruises and
burns. For sale by j. III. McNeely, Col
fax; Bush & Randolph. Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Miss Adele Mash and Miss Emma
Etheridge, OF Villas, spent last Friday
and Saturday in Colfax. Miss Nash
was on her way to Natchitoches,
where she will attend the State Nor
m0l School
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

The wind mills and pumping ma
chinery for the several deep wells that
Capt. C. H. Teal, Mr.. j. Fl. McNeely,
and others, have had dug in Colfax
and vicinity, have arrived and will
soon be put in place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
Land Office at New Orleans. La.
December 81. 1912.

Notice il hereby given that the following-nam-
ed settler has filed notice OF his intention to
make final proof in-support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before James j.
OQninn Clerk Of District Goa I, at Colfax, La.
on February IA, 1908, viz:
JASPER R. BLACKSHEAR,
Il. E. No. 2S054, for the south half Of south half
Of section IS, township north. range west.
He names the following Witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and crltiyrtion OF
Eli Townsend and j. A. Blackshear, Of Zion, La.
jams WALTER l.. COHEN. Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

The family Of Mr.. NJ. Ginsburg, ST.,
arrived in Colfax last Monday even
ing, and they will make their home
here, having rented a house in the
Acmeville addition from Mr.. j. A.
Williams, just north of Mr.. C. A..
Wells house.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

An impromptu dance was given by
the young gentlemen of Colfax at the
Hotel LeSage last Friday night, Jan.
30. A goodly number OF youngfolks
were present and greatly enjoyed
themselves dancing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Messrs. A. True and Frank Pollard,
the fishermen, who have been located
ut Coliax for several months, and
kept our people pretty well supplied
with fish, are going to take their
boats, nets, traps, etc., to Natchi-
toches, where they propose to engage
in the fishing business for a while.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Judging from appearances last Sum-
day, one of our young men seems to
have been "river struck" Didn't
know that our boys had to get out Of
town to find girl, as they seem to
be about equally divided in town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Work was begun on the Methodist
parsonage on Tuesday last. Mr.. G. A..
McKinnon is the contractor to do the
work, and ]. H. McNeely, DR.. w. j.
Roberts and w. b. Clarke are the
building committee to superintend
tho an mo
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Mr.J. W. Helt, one OF Pollock's best
citizens, has sold out his interest in
that town and removed with his fami-
" to Oklahoma CITY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Judge H. L. Daigre and Messrs.
Will and Charles LaCroix went bird
hunting on Thursday, and while on
the hunt, among the two dozen quails
bagged, Mr.. Will LaCroix killed a
partridge that was almost white.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
Holm W. PLEDGER.


Lnnd Office at New Orleans. La,
January s. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the following-nam-
ed settler has fled notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before Clerk District Court.
at Colfax, La. on Feb. IL l9cs, viz:
PERROLL JOHNNETTE,
for the fractional northwest quarter of section
2 8, township 8 north, range 8 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz: j. L. Thompson, j. r. Thomp-
son. Placide Lassyone, and William Ballio. all
Of Villas pOstofice. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Mr.. j. H. McNeely is having deep
well sunk on his orchard lot, on Main
street, between the Methodist church
and the Valley railroad.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

All itching diseases are embarrassing as
we'll as annoying. Hunts Cure will in
stantly relieve and permanently cure all
forms OF such diseases. Guaranteed.
Price SO cents,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Miss Ella Cutler and Miss Ada Bos-
tick, of Marco, attended the dance at
the Hotel LeSage last Friday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Don't Become Discouraged,
but use Simmons Liver Purifier tin box
Many limitations of the original, SO be
careful and see that it's Purifier" and
manufactured by the A. G. Simmons Jr.
Medicine Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Mr.. E. F. Turner, of Ada, has lost a
horse, and advertises reward for
him in another column.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

The best physic. "Once tried and you
will always use Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets" says William A. Gil
rard, Pease, Vt. These tablets are the
most prompt, most pleasant and most re-
liable cathartic in use. For sale by j. III.
McNeely, Colfax; and Bush & Randolph,
EairmOr1nf
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
Notice to Trespassers.

Hunters and other trespassers are
hereby notified to keep off my premi-
SEES. All persons violating the law In
this respect will he prosecuted to the
fullest extent. j. f. KELLY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Ever ready, always reliable. are Cheat
hams Laxative Tablets. They cure a
cold quicker than any known remedy.
Easy to carry. pleasant to take. Guar
anteed. Price Is cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

At best life is but short. Do not make
It shorter yet by ranl neglect OF that
cough OF yours, when one bottle OF Sim
mons Cough Syrup would cure you.
Guaranteed. Price Is and so cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Messrs. Dow Wardlow and Clair Nc
Cain, of Montgomery, came down to
attend the dance last Friday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
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Contest Notice.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. J
q. s. Land Office, New Orleans, La,
January Z 1904

Jduuary q. lSuos
sufficient contest affidavit having been fled
in this Office by Chas. R. Gillette, contestant.
against John s. Sanders. entry No. 1908, made
April IL. 1884, for the north half of the northwest
quarter. section "a, township north. range 2
west. La. Mer by John S. Sanders, contestee. in
which it is alleged that sald John 3. Sanders has
totally abandoned said entry and changed his
cultivated said entry as required by law. Said
parties are hereby notified to appear respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation ut 10
O'Quinn. clerk of court, ut Colfax. La. and that
final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock n. m. on
February IA. 1905, before the Register and Re-
ceiver at the United States Land Office in New
Orleans. La.
The said contestant having. in proper affida-
shcv hat .fter rs ;l;vonce rersona ssrv;ce ~
this notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered
aud directed hat such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
ca ARLES P. JOHNSTON.
jan10 Receiver.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Mr.. Isaiah Nugent, justice o: the
peace of ward five, was among the at
tendants at court yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
Oecembeer q. 1902.

Land Office at New Orleans, La. I
December q, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following-nam-
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before E. s. MUIR
rell. Y. .: Commissioner, at Ad :, La, on Feb.
Is. 1909, viz:
JOHN w. PLEDGER,
H. z. No. 1Q,072 for lots and 7, and east half
of southwest quarter, section 8. township north
range west, La. Mer. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz: B. j. Nugrnt,
J.: D. Johns, N. c. Nugent, and G. R. Guynes.
all Of Iatt postofflce. La.
jams WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07
LOCAL DOTS:

Capt. C. C. Nash, of Natchitoches,
was in town yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Mr.. R. N. Dunn, of Montgomery,
was a visitor to Colfax last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

Grist Mill for Sale.
A M-inch Coleman Grist Mill. Will
sell very cheap or trade for lumber.
Apply to
JNO. RANDOLPH,
jan10 Kateland Plantation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-02-07

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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-07-23
Brilliant Record Of a Newspaper man.


The success which has attended
William 3. Curtis, the famous cor
respondent of the Chicago Record
Herald, is rarely attained by news
paper writer's. Beginning his ca.
reer in Chicago in 1872 as repor-
ter, he rapidly rose to the position
of managing editor. He resigned
that position on receiving gov
eminent appointment as secretary
of the South American commission.
Mr.. Curtis travelled extensively in
Central and South America while
in this position, producing several
popular volumes as the result of
his literary labors. Afterward CO.
operating with Secretary Of State
james Ct. Blaine, Mr.. Curtis or
ganized the work of the bureau Of
American republics, with the result
that he was placed in charge of
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-07-23
G. S. and Poets.

Nothing that has appeared in
The MIRROR has puzzled me more
than endeavoring to picture to my
self, what the natural tendencies,
impressions, emotions and ideas OF
life are of the writer on the subject
"Poets" in the last issue.
It would be hard for me to place
myself in the position of judge
and say that because [ lack the
emotion of another, that one should
be the occupant of a madhouse.
Poetry has been said to be the
musical expression of the soul, and
the man who has no such inclina.
ton in his nature, certainly has
no special use for the poet or his
works; and should he endeavor to
study or write poetry, he would
get very little real enjoyment out
of it. The lack of the inward emo
ton that enables one to take in
the depths of meaning con-
tanned in many poems, alone would
discourage the study of the SUBJ
ject.
There is certainly class of po-
etry that is very light, but should
we condemn the whole because
part of it does not appeal to us?
IF we do this we must certainly
condemn prose and the novelist as
we'll, as we are unable to pick up a
magazine without reading some
little light love story along the
same lines. Yet we dare not say
that the writer was unbalanced
mentally. Take the poetry out of
the literature course in our schools
and colleges and every education
list will agree with me that the bet
ter part of that course would be
lost. Poetry has it's place in our
studies because it develops the
imagination and emotion and is
one of the many ways of express
ing deep feeling Can anyone
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-07-23
Cow Summer coarist Rates.

Via Chicago Great Western
Railway. Round trips to Colorado,
Utah, Black Hills, New Mexico
and Texas points. Tickets on sale
daily June LIST to September 3Oth
Good to return October 31st. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or j. P
Elmer, G.. P. A., Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-07-23

It has been claimed that the
present epidemic of monopoliel
is caused mostly by the tariff
laws. There can be no question
that if the tariff is not actually the
mother Of trusts, it at least has
lent helping hand to most Of
them and makes their monopoly
more complete by shutting out
foreign competition. Mr.. Have
meyer stated before the industrial
Commission, that if it had not
been for the tariff on sugar, he
never would have risked his re-
fnery in the trust. While the
protection of infant industries may
be theoretically and practically
correct, when the infant, through
its fostering care has become a
giant, it is not go clear why spe-
cial or class legislation is still nee
essary in the shape of high tariff
duties.
I think the readjustment of the
tariff would bring about one of the
correct solutions of the problem.
The preceding remarks refer
especially to industrial combina-
tions. In the matter of public
service corporations, such as rail
ways, telephone, telegraph, light
ing and water corporations, in my
Judgment the remedy lies in gov
eminent or municipal ownership.
Such ownership should be strength
ened by civil service laws, strictly
and honestly enforced, and the
management should be in the hands
of practical men to be removed for
cause only, regardless of politics.
This can be done by the people
being unitedly for it.
It is a common thing for laws to
be lightly enforced because the
voters lack solid front, allowing
national issues to creep in and in
fuence their vote in purely local
elections. By giving support to
the party that will pass and en-
force civil service laws in connec-
ton with the ownership of public
utilities, regardless of party, the
giving away of valuable franchises,
excessive cost and poor service
would be done away with and dis
posal made of this class of monop-
olies. G.. j.