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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Grip
Shattered My Nerv-
Gus System.
Stomach Deranged,
Liver Dormant.
DIR. Miles Nervine Cured
Me Completely.

A slight cold in the winter with fever, head
ache, backache; when the nose runs and the
eyes water and soreness seems to permeate
the marrow of tine bones; this is the begin
ming of Grips deadly grasp. The danger
follows in the shattered nervous system and
the arrangement of the heart or the digestive
organs as in the following case:
"The last week in January contracted
LaGrippe and was confined to my bed for
five weeks. My nervous system was COM
pletely shattered, stomach badly deranged
and liver in an almost dormant condition.
took treatment daily from my family ply
stefan, but could get no relief. My condition
continued to grow worse and as had often
heard of DIR. Miles medicines I decided to
try them. purchased bottle of DR.. Miles
Restorative Nervine and Nerve and Liver
Pills. When began taking the medicine I
had no appetite, couldn't sleep and was
scarcely able to get around. My weight at
this time was one hundred and twenty-four
pounds. At the end of the second week !
was changed man, my appetite was beyond
control, my sleep was refreshing, my strength
renewed and my weight was one hundred
and forty-two pounds. l never felt better in
my life than l do at this writing. take
great pleasure in recommending DR.. Miles
Remedies to the afflicted. If anyone doubts
the above statement am ready to confirm
IT'D. c. WALKER, U. S. Treasury Dept,
Washington. D. c.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DIR. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Dr.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart. Ind.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

Mr.. Morris w. Coston, of Pocomoke
City, has sold his farm. located at Green
Hill, Dublin district, Somerset county,
to Mr.. T. Wesley Pusey. The farm
contains $50 acres, and Mr.. Pusey takes
possession at once.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Ten Thousand Churches.

In the United States have used the
Longman & Martinez Pure Paints.
Every Church will be given liberal
antity whenever they paint.
Cont pay $3.50 a gallon for Linseed
gorth go cents) which you do when
thin paint in can with paint
it.
s taS6 make IA, therefore when you
~fant fourteen gallons of paint, buy only
eight gallons of L. & NJ, and mix six
gallons of pure linseed oil with it.
You need only four gallons of L. & M.
Paint, and three gallons of Oil mixed
Herewith to paint good sized house
Houses painted with these paints
never grow shabby. even after IS years.
These celebrated paints are sold by
Thomas P. Selby, Snow Hill; Scar.
borough Onley g. Co., Girdletree; Bowen
Bros, & Son.. Newark.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

9-Daily except Saturday and Sunday.
I1-Saturday only.
1,6and 2-Daily except Sunday.
No. gets connection at Berlin from d. M. &
V. train No. 692, north. and connects at Saisbur,
at N. Y. p. g. N. Junction with n. Y. p e. n
train No. so. north.
No. connects at Salisbury at n. Y. P. &N
Jun ction with n. Y. P, & n. train No. IS, south
and at Berlin with ID. NJ. g. V. train No. 6S5
south.
No. gets connection at n. Y. p. e. n. junction
from n. Y. P. d n. train No. 96 north
No. connects at n. Y. p. IL n. junction with
N. Y. P. g. N. train No. 80 north
Connection made with steamer lines at Easton
Vienna and Salisbury.
WILLARD THOMSON, Gen'lManager
MURDOCH, A. J. BENJAMIN,
Pass. Agent. SuIt. & Div. Pass. Agt
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Notice To Wheat Growers.

If you will see Hearn & Townsend be-
fore buying your wheat manure, we
will protect you both in quality and
price, as we have several good samples
for you to select from.
HEARN &. TOWNSEND,
Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Many Mothers Of a Like
nninSAn

Mrs. Pilmer. of Cordova, Iowa. says
"One of my children was subject to
Group of a severe type, and the giving
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
promptly, always brought -" Many
= y =. orr IN ffI1fV - .
GO
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
AN ORDINANCE


Submitting to the voters Of the town Of Colfax
the question OF closing portions OF certain
Streets OF the town, and granting the use OF
same to the Collar Colfax Cotton Oh Compa-
ny, Limited, and the Colfax High School.
De II ordained by theTown Council Of the town
there be and IL hereby ordered an election OF the
qualified voters and property holders Of the said
town Of Colfax, for the purpose Of ascertaining
question Of closing Eighth street between blocks
81 and 6s, and street between blocks s. and 60.
and granting the use Of these portions OF said
streets to the Colfax Cotton Oh Co., Limited, for
a period Of it's franchise, with the right to OBJ
struct same with buildings and other improve
ments. and to apply the use Of same to their ex-
elusive benefit or assigns; and also the question
Of the advisability Of closing G street between
blocks 20 and n, and granting the use Of same
to the Grant Parish School Board for the use
and benefit of the Colfax High School.
Be it further ordained, That the election shall
be held at the court house in the town Of Colfax,
and that the Mayor shall Issue his proclamation
Of election and appoint two conmissl0ners q
the polls shall be opened at 8 O'Clock In the
morning and closed at O'Clock in the evening.
Be 1t further ordained. That said election shall
| be by printed ballots, and shall contain the
words. For the closing of Eighth street between
blocks 81 and So. and street between blocks dS
and 50, and granting the use to the ColfaI Cot
| ton on Co., Limited" and Against closing
Eighth street between blocks 81 and 81. and y
street between blocks IS and So, and granting the
use Of same to the Colfax Cotton OH Co., Limit
ed" and For the closing Of g street between
blocks 20 and q. and granting the use of the
same to the Colfax High school," and Against
closing G street between blocks 20 and Il. and
granting the use OF the same to the coifax High
| School"
| Be 1t further ordained, That this ordinance
| shall be published for ten days In the Collar
Chronicle, and that the election be on TUESDAY
| April IA. A. d. 1908.
| Be 1t further ordained, That this ordinance
shall take effect nom and after its adoption.
Adopted March 30, 1908.
R. w. RICHARDSON. Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
draWinS

On motion OF Mr.. Nugent the presi-
dent was authorized to furnish all
soaps, lime, etc., for the use of the Jail.
On motion of Mr.. Nugent the appli-
cation to build bridge on Bayou
Tauro, on the Colfax and Bagdad
public road, was granted, and 5000,
or as much thereof as may be neces-
sary, was appropriated out OF the
revenues of 1908 to build same, and
John Randolph, T. P. Mcknight and
A. A. Dean were appointed a commit
tee to receive bids and let out same.
The application to build bridge
on Little Bear Creek, near N. d. Nor
ris', on Natchitoches and Harrison
burg public road was granted, and
SIS, or as much thereof as may be
necessary, was appropriated out of
the revenues of 1903 to build same,
and N. d. Morris, Dan McConathy
and G. B. Tracy were appointed as a
committee to receive bids and let out
same.
The petition to build a bridge
across Fish Creek, on the road from
A. H. Nugent's to Sand Spur, was
granted, and 500, or as much there
Of, as may be necessary, was appro-
priated out of the revenues of 1903
to build same, and w. H. Day, B. j.
Nugent and j. r. Rambo were ap-
pointed q committee to receive bids
and let the same out, to meet at Mrs.
T. E. Nugent's place on Saturday,
April 18th, 1908.
The treasurer's report was examin.
ed and found correct, and scrip,
Judges orders and warrants were
burned in the presence of the police
Jury.
On motion of Mr.. Lewis, the follow.
ing budget was adopted as the ap'
proximate estimate of the parish ex
Denses for the wear 1908:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

The following is a list of letters re-
naming in the postofice at Colfax
March 81, 1908. If not called for in
80 days they will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washington, d. C.
Gentlemen-Willie Armstead, Willie
Baines, A. L. Dukes, Willie Davisat,
Ethridge Bros, Isaac Hinson, L. M.
johnson, B. G. Lowing, Glenn Loni-
der, Harry McNorton, Al. O'Quinn,
DAME Slack, Henely War, j. s. Will
liams, Jno. Wilson, D. P. henderson.
Ladies-Miss Mary Alexander, Miss
Mary Barry t2), Miss Sallie Bunstain,
Miss Maggy Reso. Miss Annie Maent,
Miss Doshie Walker, Miss Whey
Walker.
~ Please say advertised letters
when yOu call for one of the above
letters. VIM. LACRoIx,
Postmaster.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
Work on the Oil Mill.

The engineering corps Of the Valley
railroad company was here this week
and staked of the sidings for the
tracks of the Colfax Cotton Oil Co.,
80 they can handle the material for
the buildings. Manager W. P. Haynes
and T. C. Bush were also here for a
day or two, consulting with contrac-
tors, examining bids, etc. President
McNeely informs us that the contracts
will be let in a day or two, and that
active work may be expected to begin
in about ten days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

On Thursday, April 9th, the Teal
LaCroix Lumber Co., Limited, was
organized in Colfax, with a capital OF
$4,000. Capt. C. H. Teal was elect
ed president; Jno. L. LaCroix, vice
president and general manager; VIM.
LaCroix, secretary and treasurer;
W.B. Clarke, attorney. This compa.
ny is getting in shape to do big
business, and we shall have further
notice to make of them later on.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
Colfax Press Brick Go.

The Colfax Press Brick Co., Limited,
was organized on Wednesday, 9Th
instant, with a subscribed capital of
$4,000. The object OF the company
as stated by it's charter is. ito con-
struct, operate and maintain brick
factory for the making of pressed
brick and ordinary clay brick, and to
construct brick buildings, and to con-
duct general mercantile business
and make thing in all FORMS" The
following officers were elected: VIM.
LaCroix, president; C. H. Teal, vice
president; j. j. O'Quinn, secretary
and treasurer; w. B. Clarke, attor-
ney. The first board Of directors are:
VIM. LaCroix, C. H. Teal, j. j. o.
Quinn, j. H. McNeely, A. A. Dean,
T. C. Bush and Z. B. Gray.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Due notice is hereby served on the pub
lie generally that DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve 10 the only salve on the market
that is made from the pure. unadulter-
ated witch basel. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve hes cured thousands Of cases Of
piles that would not yield to any other
treatment, and this fact has brought out
many worthless counterfeits. Those per-
onos Who Ret the genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hnzel Galvo are never disappointed. b.
conoo g cures, !. 4. Hydo,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

ID never failing sign of healthy stom-
ach. When the breath is bad the stom-
ach 10 out OF order. There is no remedy
in the world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia
and all stomach disorders. Mrs. Mary
8. Crick, of White Plains, KY, writes:
II have been a dyspeptic for years-tred
all kinds Of remedies but continued to
grow worse. By the use OF Kodol / be-
gan to improve at once, and after taking
few bottles am fully restored in weight
health and strength and can eat whatev.
or like. Kodol digests what you cal
and makes the stomach sweet. j. A. hyde
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

As we 60 to press Good Friday al
ternoon the boys of the Colfax high
school are engaged in q red-hotgame
OF base ball with our big nine. Sew
eral of the stores have closed and q
good crowd is on hand. The boys,
with Prof. WEIGH as captain and man.
ager, are making it lively game.
LATER-The school boys were beat
en- by q score of 25 to 6.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Mr.. W. Duncan has made arrange
ments to handle the ice trade In Col
fax this season, and will at once begin
the erection of q cold storage house
in which to keep his ice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Crawfsh by the thousand are inev-
idence in the railroad bitches since
the waters have receded, and yesmall
boys and darkies alike have been
quite active getting the crustaceans
for rOmbO.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

The undersigned trustees OF Central
school beg to announce that q mass
meeting will be held at Raven Camp
church, on Saturday, the 18th day OF
April, A. D. 1903, at IL O'Clock a. m.
All are invited to invest and take
stock in the school building upon the
land bought for school purposes.
Come one and all.
L. SMITH,
r4 j. III. ELLIS,
AruS'eeS' NAT VANDYKE,
s. Il. WILKINS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

The musicale" at the high school
for Thursday night was postponed,
owing to the fact that the seats in
the auditorium have not yet been put
in place. Mrs. Wells will probably
give her pupils a rehearsal a week or
two from this date.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

J Rev. NJ. Roberts, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Annie Roberts,
came down from Montgomery last
Wednesday evening, and will remain
over until Monday morning. Mr..
Roberts will hold an Easter service in
the Methodist church on Sunday.
The church will be decorated with
flowers, evergreens, etc., and q number
of appropriate songs are being prac-
ticed for the occasion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

DR.. E. B. Gray, Messrs. s. NJ. La
Croix, j. A. Hyde, ]. j. O'Quinn and
o. C. Hyde left last Tuesday for a
camp hunt on the Iatt lake. Ashley
have not yet returned, it is presumed
that the "Open Air Hotel" at which
popular resort they are stopping,
is still serving delicacies that tickle
their palate.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Mr.. s. C. Curry, Of Montgomery, an
old friend OF the Chronicle editor, was
an appreciated visitor at this Office
yesterday morning. He went out to
see Mrs. Eliza Prince, near Ada, about
some land matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halle Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY q Co., Props Toledo, O,
We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEsr TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo. o.
WALpMo. KuNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo. 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
ACTING directly upon the blood and mu
cons surfaces of the system. Price: 5o'
per bottle. Sold by al druggists. les
fimQuiolo free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Only eight pieces of property areto
be sold at the sheriff's sale to-day for
non-payment OF taxes. This is the
smallestlist ever known in Grantpar-
ish, and shows how thoroughly Sheriff
Swafford has been in his collections.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

We understand that Mr.. John p.
KeIsoe expects to open up a cold
drink stand in Colfax for this summer,
and also to sell ice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Among those here during the ses-
sion Of the police jury last Monday
was Mr.. w. p. Hickman, who was
looking after the BOyce ferry, which
he has leased.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office at New Orleans, La, I
March q. 1909. &
Notice il hereby given that the following man,
ed settler has fled notice of his intention to
make final proof il support OF bis claim, and
Murrell, u. 8. Commissioner, at Dry Prong, La,
ON May 4, 1908, viz:
ISAAC E. HAY,
II. K. 1g0s7 for the southeast quarter section "a.
township north, range west, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, Wig:
B. j. Nueent. of Iatt, La, Mathew johnson,
Charles Gillette. Steve Smith, of Dry Prong. La.
mch2S WALTER L. COHEN. Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Mr.. F. L. Craig, of Redemption,
came down last Sunday on visit to
his daughter, Mrs. j. L. Fletcher. He
is hale and hearty, and jovial, as OF
old.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Talk about truck farmingi The
high, dry, rich, slluvial lands in Grant
parish are the best in Central Louisi-
ana for this purpose.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

The best physic: Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take;
pleasant in effect. For sale 10y j. b. Me-
Nicely. Colfax; and Bush 4 Randolph,
Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

DONE Become Discharges,
but use Simmons Liver Purifier tin box)
Many limitations of the original. 80 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, 1903-04-11

Good Friday being legal holiday,
the Bank of Colfax and the high
school were closed, and also the post
master took q hall day of.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Miss Ella Starns, after spending q
month in Colfax, visiting friends and
relatives. returned home last Sautr-
day night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

To Cure q Cold In One Day
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
ALI druggists refund the money il it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Is cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
.$2O.O54 90

The application OF DR.. j. Y: Bon.
nette to be paid the claims allowed
by the old police jury, for inquests oil
Gray and Ellsworth, was ordered to
be paid, the amount being $40.
There being no further business,
the jury then adjourned to meet
again on the first Monday OF May,
1908, to consider the question of or
dering an election in school district
Nos. Is and 81.
j. 81. MCNEELY,
w. B. CLARKE, President.
Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Mr.. X. R. Jeter, agent at this place
for the New York Life Insurance Co.,
made q trip to Shreveport this week
on business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Mr.. Jno. L. LaCroix, the new men,
Der from ward two, was present for
the first time at the meeting OF the
school board last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Miss Mary Wells went to Coutier'
vile last week for a visit OF several
DAYS with her aunt, Mrs. RACIAL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

All itching diseases are embarrassing az
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, 1903-04-11

Music hath charms to soothe the saw.
age breast, but Simmons Cough Syrup
soothes any breast; If same be afflicted
with colds, coughs and like troubles
Guaranteed. Price d and 50 cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

At best life is but short Do not make
ii shorter yet by rank neglect OF that
cough Of yours, when one bottle OF Sim
mons Cough Syrup would cure you.
Guaranteed. Price Is and 50 cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Everything usually carried IN a
frst-class drug store can be found at
the Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11

Mrs. Mollie Dunn, after spending
several days in Colfax, returned to
her sisters, on Cane river, last week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
LOCAL DOTS:
BoRN.-To Mrs. VIM. LaCroix, on
Saturday, April 4, 1908, a girl

Miss Belle Simmons, of Zimmerman,
has been the guest this week OF Miss
Eula Moseley.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
@M%.r~

This signature 10 On every bog Of ths genuine
Laxative Br0m0- Quinine Tables
Tie remedy that oaxeo 0o9d IN 60 oay
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-04-11
Colfax High school Honor Roll.

Colfax High School Honor Roll.
The following were not absent or
tardy during the month OF February:
Claude McNeely. Viola Goodwin.
Belle Blackwood, Maude Easterbrook.
Fr;etia Rubin.. Howard McNeely,
Willie Roberts, Ellen Price,
J. Meas, Milton Lewis,
Keeper Goodwin, Gordon Cameron,
Chesson Lewis, Elmer Jeter,
Howard Wells, Ivy AcNeeIy,
Austin Hyde. Ralph O'Quirn,
Amber Lewis, Earl Hargis,
Flora Rubin.
The following were not absent du-
ring the month of February:
Nellie Craig, Eunica Hargis,
Grace O'Quinn. Louis LeSage.
Frank O'Quinn. Angus Kelly.
Roland Easterbrook, Arthur Williamson.
Roy Williamson, Ben Easterbrook.
Foster McNeely.
Not absent or tardy during the
month If March:
Howard McNesly, Hattie Cameron.
Frieda Rubin, Mildred Long.
Ethel Goodwin, Viola Goodwin,
Nellie Craig, Flora Rubin,
Earl Hargis, Amber Lewis.
Docis Lewis, Aaudie Meas.
Helen Cameron, Ruth Garrett,
Minnie Hyde. Willie Robertss
Mary Kelsoe. Clyde Long.
Eunice Long, Ellen Price,
Minnie Yosng. Earl Jones,
]. Meas, Woodfn Lewis.
Not absent during the month o
March:
| Maude Easterbrook, Grace OiQuinn,
Louis Le6ase. Roland Easterbrook.
Arthur Williamson, David Mcknight.