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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Nearly every one living in this COM
munity will doubtless want to visit
Alexandria on Wednesday, Oct. 18th,
when the Adam Forepaugh and Sells
Brothers Great Consolidated Shows,
comprising double circus. double me-
nageries, double museums. double
hipprodromes, will lappear there. The
menageries contains the greatest
number OF rare wild beasts ever seen
in one collection. In the circus there
are 300 star performers, and in addi-
tion to all the standard circus acts
there are a score or more OF sensa-
tional features. There is not space
to enumerate them here, but promi-
nent among them may be mentioned
the world famous Diavolo, who per-
forms the exceptionally wonderful
feat OF looping the loop on a bicycle.
an act which has astonished the
world; then there is Minting, the uni
cycle marvel; the famous Aurora
Zouaves. wonderfully drilled soldiers;
La Belle Leona, the renowned eques-
trienne; twenty-three champion bare
back riders; Starr, the shooting star,
and seven RyaE-Zorrellas worlds
greatest aerialists, and numerous
other great features. All lines Of
travel will offer especially low rates
of fare and provide all the necessary
Accommodations for the throngs who
wish-to go see them. The agent OF
these lines OF travel will furnish all
necessary information as to time Of
trains and rates OF fare.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Mr.. Clarence Ellerbe, in company
with Mr.. G. w. Faulk, president OF
the Farmers and Merchants Bank,
and Mr.. Hugh Cory, OF the Pine Val
ley Lumber Co., both Of Texarkana,
Ark, spent Wednesday and Thursday
in Colfax and vicinity, looking over
the facilities for establishing a large
numbering esta ablishment at this place.
These gentlemen are capitalists, and
,re interested in q number of promi-
nent enterprises. We understand
they are favorably impressed with
the outlook, and will probably buy a
large body of timber in this section
and locate their mills here
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
Commissioners Of Election.

Paramount, La, Oct. 0, 1908.
thereby appoint the following commissioners
election, TO be held throughout the parish for
the various parish officers and Judicial officers
for the Thirteenth Judicial District, to be held
on November Sd: 1903. The election to be held
in accordance with the rules adopted by the par
ish executive committee at q meeting held on
WARD ONE.
Colfax-H. g. Goodwin. q. H. Mcknight. ard
8. M. LaCroix, commissioner; a. hi. LeSage,
clerk.
Fairmount-A. A. Dean, Arthur Barron, J. II.
B'aok'hsar com%1ssSDsTTsi WSRD TWS g. H. Dean' clerk.
Pollock-M. Nugent, Frank Hamilton, Il. W.
Wa son, commiss,oners; z L; Brock clerk.
Nngent-M,rt Rice. J. r Miller. =. W. La
Bruccs Mill-W. r. Griffin, w. 3. Flanagan,
7. D. Buckner, commissioners; j. I, Flanagan,
Bagdad-william Buckner. j. NJ. Anthony,
Philip hebert, commissioners; Ellis Haduot,
WARD THREE.
Antorio-William Frazier, Sr., Wesley Barron.
Talmon Chandler, commissioners; A. &. Foster.
clerk.
(:reel-Isichsrd Newton, Alb Greed, Monroe
Fntrei commissjopesS; W9sS; 6t3p g; G Neal' clerk.
Lincecun-G, b. Starks. w. G. Lincecum. F.
p. Tabor, commissioners; J: l. Kent. clerk.
Buckelew-M. C. Nugent, w. A. s. Nugent. c.
R. Gillette '0m%ssssDsfs %sRp FIVE H E. Neal clerk.
Christian Hope-W. c. Beal, j. W. Kees, II. f.
Bradford, commissioners; w. Al. Tully, Clerk.
WARD SIX.
Eummerfeld-Sam johnson, William Stewart,
j. X. Smith, commissioners; j. B. Lyman, clerk
WARD SEVEN.
Moptgomery-R. NJ. Horn. a. c. Teddlie, Wat
latte. w. Williams, w. ]. Swor, H. j. Fletch-
er, commissioners; J. N. Bullock, clerk.
JOHN RANDOLPH.
Chairman of the Democratic Executive Commit
tee for Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Mr.. W. B. Garrett spent a couple Of
days in Colfax last week, and while
here made out a list for Sheriff Swat
ford OF all those who have paid their
poll taxes for the years 1901 and
1902. Mr.. Garrett's familiarity with
the books made this task conpara-
lively easy one for him, while it was
rather complicated to most other
persons.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
Negro Shoots a white Man.

A negro by the name of Ed. Clifton,
on one OF the Williams places in Match
itoches parish, opposite Montgomery,
ON Thursday, shot Mr.. Walter Hos
ner, hitting him in the face, body and
stomach with a load OF buckshot.
The victim is reported to be very
badly hurt, but not fatally. The
shooting is said to have been deliber-
ate and wanton. A posse OF men
with dogs were on the negro's trail at
last accounts, with every prospect OF
catching him, and lynching was
thought to be in prospect.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
SUNDAY School Convention.

The Grant Parish Sunday School
Convention viii be held at Pollock,
La, beginning at 0 a. m. on Friday,
October 80, 1903. All pastors and
superintendents are ex-officio men,
bers, and all Sunday schools are en-
titled to one delegate for every ten
members. The association is inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL, and a full attend
ance is very much desired.
JNo. b. KENT, Field Sect'y,
La. Sunday School Association.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
$25 Reward.

The above reward will be paid for
two mules. described as follows: One
a light gray mare mule, six years
old, 16hands high, weighs about 100
pounds, with a long tail, and had a
piece of rope around her neck. The
other a dark iron gray mare mule,
six years old. about 16 hands high,
weighs about 1900 pounds, has long
tail, and also had piece Of rope
around her neck. They got away
from me while moving from Saddle
Bayou to this place.
Address, r. T. SMITH,
Railroad Contractor, Ivy, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Miss Annie Hadnot, who has been
in the Touro Infrmary in New Or
leans for the last two months, has
had to undergo two or three painful
and dangerous surgical operations,
but wea are glad to learn she has sstood
them well thus far, and bids fair to be
out in few days, completely relieved
from her ailment.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

The Colfax Press Brick Co. held q
meeting OF it's stockholders last Tues
day, and increased it's stock from
$4,000 to SIS, 900. This enterprise
bids fair to be q most profitable in
vestment. Its officers are, VIM. La
Croix, president; C. H. Teal, vice
president; JAS. j. O'Quinn, secretary
and treasurer; Geo. II. Mcknight,
manager.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Mr.. w. r. Peurifoy, manager OF the
Colfax Telephone Co., was in town
yesterday, putting in the poles and
getting ready to put telephone boxes
In the cotton oil mill Office, and in
Mrs. Lou McNeely's residence on Rock
Island
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

The Methodist parsonage has a
neat double chimney built by Mr..
w. C. Williams this week, and Mr.. G..
A. McKinnon is finishing .,ff the out
side OF the house with coat OF green
mint.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

No rain has fallen at C0lfax for
nearly three months, the last shower
being early in August, The cisterns
are nearly all empty, and very few
turnips or other fall vegetables are
growing in any OF the gardens.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Complete files of the Scientific
American for the last ten years will
be found at this Office. They are in a
good state of preservation. Persons
desiring to possess the same can pur-
chase them at the rate of one dollar
per vear.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Wewere pleased TO receive call on
yesterday from Mr.. L. G. O'Neal, the
popular agent for the Junius Hart
Piano Co. He has just delivered to
Mr.. r. r. Jeter a handsome piano,
with mandolin and orchestra attach
ments-
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

The ecotton oil mill now has on hand
several hundred tons OF cotton seed,
and we learn that grinding will begin
ON Monday next.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
STATE OF ONO, City OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.


Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F.. j.
Cheney & Co. doing business in the City
OF Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
aud 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 ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before the and subscribed in
my presence. this 9th day of December,
A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
lsEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cons surfaces of the system. Send fol
testimonials. free.
+. j. CHENEY b Co,
Toledo, 0.
Sold hy arlEQisls, f5css
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Mr.. W. f. Richie has had a very
sick child for the past two weeks, but
weare glad to learn that it is thought
to be getting better.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

MFR. John Randolph, who is an
nounced for police juror of ward one,
only consented to run for the position
after finding that it was the general
desire that he act in this capacity.
He feels that he can only serve at
great Inconvenience to his personal
affairs, but his loyalty and patriotism
will not allow him to decline under
the hecircumstances. He is good man
for the place, and we feel sure we voice
the general scntiment in saying so.
We might with justness and pleasure
say a great many nice things about
him, but it is not necessary.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

You Know What You are Taking
when you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
form. No Cure, No Pay. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Vote for j. A. Williams for Repre-
sentative. He belongs to no clique
or ring, and is high toned honor
able gentleman who will represent the
whole people, without endeavoring
to control the parish Offices and off,
cial patronage in his own interest.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Mr.. r. w. Horn, of Montgomery.
has sold his home to Mr.. Noah D..
Smith, and we understand expects to
move to Texas.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Miss Alice Dale has a charming per-
sonality, which is Offset by a splendid
soft and mellow voice of great fiexi-
bility and musical power. This lady
will give one of her famous recitals
for the Colfax Lyceum on Saturday
night, November 7th.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
Warming Notice.

All parties are warned not to cut,
move or destroy any timber. or to
otherwise trespass, on the southwest
quarter of section 13. township
north, range west, Grant parish.
b. +. GALWAY.
Sept. 25. 1903.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Mr.. Ben We'll, the Alexandria insur-
nnce agent, spent last Thursday in
Colfux, looking after the interests OF
the various companies she represents.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

If the "bosses" keep charge OF the
registration and poll books of Grant
for another four years, nobody can
vote without their special permission.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Several occurrences during the late
registration gives color to the suspi-
cion that it was rather one sided.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

The next attraction OF the Colfax
Lyceum viii be Alice Dale, dramatist,
billed for Nov. 7th.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Does money give any man the right
to put bis spurs in the poor mans
sides and ride into Office?
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Mr.. W. X. Griffin, OF Ada, who is
candidate for I'd magistrate OF ward
two. called in to see us on Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Mr. C. w. Williams, of verda, is re-
ported to be a prospective candidate
for police Juror for ward seven.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

The enumeration OF the educable
children of the State was adopted by
the State Board of Education on Oc-
tober 5th. Grant parish is given a
total of 4,351 children, of whom
$3.50 are males, and 2,101 are fe-
males. This is something over four
hundred more children than the par
ish would have had credit for. had
the enumeration first turned in by
Assessor Harvey been accepted. So
the schools in Grant will get bout
$5, 900 more, as result of the parish
school board requiring Assessor Har-
vey to make his enumeration over
and turn in u more correct report.
This is pretty good for the parish,
but it is poor showing for the As
SCISSOR, who is seeking the Office for
another four wears.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
Total,

Assessment on candidates is made
as follows: District Judge, $40; Dis
trict Attorney, $40; Senator, $40,
Representative. so; Sheriff. $40;
Clerk OF Court, $40; Coroner, $40; As
SCISSOR, $40.
All candidates for the Office Of po-
lice juror. magistrate and constable,
who desire to have their names print
ed on the official ballots for their re-
spective wards will be required to
pay 50 each.
Candidates are notified to hand in
their assessments on or before OctO-
Der 26th or their, names will not be
printed on the tickets.
II. G. GOODWIN, Chmn.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

yXyANTED-SEvERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER
w sons In each state to travel for house estsb-
fehed eleven years aud with . large capital, to
and profitable Hne. Permanent engagement.
weekly cash salary Of SIS and all travelling ex-
penses and hotel blzls advanced in cash each
week Expsr3eu not essential Mention refer
s5s.s tbd s,rlose eclf' ddreesed envelope THE
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

After earnest solicitation by many
of his friends, Mr.. L. Nj. Futrell has
consented to be candidate for po-
lice Juror from ward three Monroe
Futrell is fine representative citizen
OF the community in which he lives,
and is one Of the most popular men
in the ward. Should he be elected he
will make an honorable, painstaking
and efficient member of the board.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
R;rsl;rs Bros. Slows
EXHIBIT AT
SRreveport, "a,
Snoraay, 9lov. "a.
&xcursior
0;a g. &. q T. 60.

The regular passenger train will
be used from Mansura to Campti.
leaving Mansura on regular schedule
time, 500 a. M. arriving Campti 9:07
a. m, thence to Shreveport on regu-
lar schedule time, Has a. m.
Round trip tickets from COlfax and
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

Oysters on hand all the time at
Tumminello Brothers.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
To Cure a Cold in One Day

take Laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25 cents.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
PUBLISHERS NOTICE.
LOCAL DOTS:

Fresh oysters at TummineIIo Bros.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24
Notice to Candidates.

BY resolution of the parish Demo
cratic executive committee ut their
meeting October Sd, a committee was
appointed to budget and assess and
collect and expend the finances neces-
sary to conduct the parish primary
election fixed for Nov. Sd. In accord
ance with said instruction thefollow-
ing estimate is made:
Printing 5000 tickets, 100 rules
OF election, tally sheets and
lists of voters. s % 90
Registration OF voters.......... so 90
from the precincts............... rs 90
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-10-24

HE SCOlS.
Special train leaves Campti 700 a.
m., arriving Shreveport g:45 a. m.
Train for points between Mansura
and Campti leaves Shreveport $3.50
4. m.
Train for points between Campti
and Shreveport will leave Shreveport
at 700 p. nj.
All tickets good for return passage
until November Sd.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14

Primary work, Theory and Prac-
tice, Physiology, Civil Govern
ment, Physics, Chemistry and
Botany
Applicants for "Class b. and
"Class @" certificates will be ex.
amined in the above named SUBJ
jects, except the five last.
Examination question will be
based upon the work given during
the session. Notes will be taken
on observations during the Nor
NAL as to ths capabilities Of teach
ers attending, the earnestness and
spirit with which they enter into
their work, the same to be consid
cred with their certificate in max
ing appointments
The selection OF teachers for the
ensuing term will be made soon
after the results of examinations
are determined Frcm 20 those who
satisfactorily pass the examina-
tions, and are not otherwise dis
qualified, we will select and ap-
point one hundred and fifty teach
ers at salaries of $35. $40 and s45
per month About fifty teachers
will be placed in each class. The
classification will be made upon
result of Normal jointly with their
determined results Of success and
experience in teaching, Eighteen
High School teachers will be en-
ployed at salaries ranging from
$45 to 500 per month.
Equal qualifications consider
ed, giving Cherokees preference
in appointment"
All who contemplate teaching
are cordially invited to attend
Come and you will be- benefited. |
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CHEROKEE NORMAL
Begins at Tahlequah, Monday, June
IS, Continuing Four Weeks.

The Fourth Annual Session ol
the Cherokee Summer Normal
will be held at the Female Semi.
nary, Tahlequah. / T., beginning
Monday, June Is, 1903, and con-
tinuing four weeks Tahlequah,
the capital of the Cherokee Nation
is on the o. & C G. railroad,
sixty-sight miles west Of Fayette.
Vile, Ark, and thirty-five miles
east Of Muskogee, l. II.
Normal students are required to
furnish text or reference books
other than Arithmetic, Geography,
Grammar, United States History,
Reading and Spelling books, which
will be furnished tree Of charge.
Competent and practical instruc-
tors are secured for every depart
ment. Lectures auxiliary to class
work will be delivered by an
eminent specialist in Institute
work, also practical talks will be
given on various phases Of school
work by experienced educators.
Twelve dollars will pay for
board room rent and tuition for
term, including examination fee.
All teachers desiring TO take ad-
vantage Of this offer are required
to bring their own bed linen, COW
erlets and towels An examina
tion fee Of four dollars will cover
expense OF examination and tut.
ton for those who secure board
elsewhere Board and tuition
must be paid in advance
The advantages of Normal train
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TravelIng Is uangerous

Constant motion jars the kidney
which are kept in place in the body by
delicate attachments. This is the reason
that travellers, trainmen, street car m en-,
teamsters and all who drive very much
suffer from kidney disease in some form.
Foley's Kidney Cure stregthens the
kidneys and cures all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. George E Hausan
locomotive engineer, Lima, Ohio, writes,
Constant vibration Of the engin e
caused me great deal Of trouble with
my kidneys, and got no relief until !
used Foley's Kidney Cure. I" Sold by
Shanahan & Mitchell. DIV
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S0R0STS
SHOES

Sorosis now makes shoes for all Boys and Girls Youths
and Misses, Women and Men.
In all shapes and Sizes and in all leathers and for all
cdsons walking, riding, gong, street and house
Beautiful creations in slippers for dress.
All over the world and in every language, enthusiastic
wearers of Sorosis testify to the wonderful qualities Of
this remarkable shoe.
dealer does keep them send for semeaurement
Novelette, containing splendid love story
Steele" Julian beautiful
illustrations. Address,
soRosIs SHOE co, new YORK BosroN. OR LYNN, MASS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
lFirst Published May Il, lsOg
Warning Order.

In the United States Court for the North
ern District Of the Indian Territory, sitting
at Ninlta. L. n.
VIM. =. Broadhurst. Plaintiff.
vs. No. 1889, Equity, Divorce.
Mary r. Broadhurst. Defendant.
The defendant. Mary F. Broadhurst. IS
warned to appear ln this Court within
thirty days and answer the complaint OF the
pl8intin. VIM. r. Broadhurst.
Witness the Honorable Joseph A. Gill.
Judge Of said Court and the seal thereof at
Vinita. I. T.. this nth day Of May. 1908.
CHAs A. DAVIDSON. Clerk.
By p. II. FORD. Deputy
J. B Turner and &. 4. Jackson, attorneys
Tor Plaintiff.
,. n Huckleberry Jr.. attorney for nom
resident defendant.
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NotIce to credItors.

In the United States Court for the
Northern District Of the Indian Terri
tory at Vinita
In the matter of Louis c. Stephens,
Bankrupt
The creditors Of Louis G. Stevens Of
Oolagah in the Bi-trict aforesaid, a
bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th
day Of May, 1903, the said Louis G.
Stevens was duly adjudged bankrupt;
that the first meeting Of his creditors
viii be held at the Office Of the under
signed referee, in Vinita, /. T on the
25th day Of May, 1903, at the hour Of one
O'Clock p m. at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove up their
claims, appoint a Trustee, examine the
bankrupt and transact such other busi-
ness as may properly come before the
meeting.
DENNIS II. WILSON. Referee.
Dated at Vinita, Indian Territory this
May II, 1903.
Debts, f4609O0 assets si5l 90
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The Frisco System operates wide-vestiouieC
electric-lighted trains. All cafe cars and dininf
halls rrder the management OF Fred Harvey
Time 0f trains at
vINGTA. GOING WEST
Train 40s, P ssehgel ....-.. ~ .05 20
Train AGO. Meteor 49, s.,... -. ILL a M
Train al. Local ...... +............ 1;25 a No
COL EAST
40o, Passenger So. .... $3.50 y N
Train 4lO. Worlds Fair special... 12.4l a m
Train 40. Local 49,. ..... .,...... ;05 a N
For detailed Information in reRard to
train service, rates. etc, apply 70
J. 9. LOVERN,
District Passenger Agent. joplin. Mo
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
china and on Palntlngs .

Pictures for sale or painted on or
ders; prices reduced from now until
May lst. Pupils taken for oil and
china. Mrs. MATTE KINNEAR. at
Singer Sewing Machine ONCE, Ray
mond Building. dtf fw
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Three room house, one acre good
land, chicken yaro, ana house with
other Improvements. New and high
location. For rent for the season, Q
nice home. Apply here. If
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What Is FoIey's Kidney Cure7

Answer: It is made from prescription
Of leading Chicago physician, and one
Of the most eminent in the whole coun-
try The ingredients are the purest that
money can buy, and are scientifically
combined to get their utmost value,
Sold by Shanahan & Mitchell. DIV
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Low rates by the Choctaw, Cklaho-
ma & Gulf r. r. Crock Island Sys
em) for the National assembly OF the
Cum berlaud Presbyterian Church, to
be held at Nashville, Tenn, May p
to 29th. Full information from Geo.
Fl. Lee, G. P. A., Little Rock, Ark,
dWm20
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Win cure consumptlon

A A Herren of Finch, Ark. writes.
"Foley's Honey and Tar is the best prep
aration for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. I know that it has cured con-
sumption in the first stages. Sold by
Shanahan & Mitchell DIV