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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

We learn that the train from Man.
sura will in few days probably begin
running through to Coliax, which is
to be made the end of a local division.
Also tits reported that the train from
Shreveport will turn back at this
point. It is said that important
changes in the schedule OF the Valley
road will be made soon.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Mirth, mimicry and music at the
Colfax high school next Wednesday
night, with Mr.. Ralph Bingham as
the drawing attraction. The world
has few like him.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Miss Ethel Fisher, OF Clarence, came
to Colfax on the 23d, and has re-
manned here all the week to attend
the protracted meeting at the Metho-
dist church, and assist in the services
BY playing the organ and helping in
the singing.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris, who formerly
occupied the cottage diagonally oppo-
site the LaCroix hotel, moved to Sell
ma last week. Miss Eula Moseley ac-
companied them.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Drs. d. w. Kelly and E. H. Black
wood, late graduates Of the Nashville
Medical College, left for New Orleans
last Monday night, to attend the
medical convention in that city.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Welearn that a bank is to be estab-
lished at Machen by Messrs. Wardlow
& Ethridge. ]. H. Williams, W. o.
Harrison and others, with a capital
of 81 900.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Mr.. W. B. st. John, OF Alexandria,
piano and organ tuner and repairer,
was in Colfax last Monday, and in
forms Us he expects to visit this terri
tory regularly. He accompanies C.
Z. Hopkins, the special agent OF
Philip Werlein, and has the endorse
lnent Of this famous house.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Miss Ella Cutler and Miss Ada Bos-
tick, OF Marco, were the guests of MIR.
and Mrs. R. H. Wells last Sunday,
and attended church.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Miss Lucia Brownell, of Fairmount.
accompanied by Miss Anna Grant
and Miss Eula Jones. of Boyce, visit
ed Colfax and were the guests of Mrs.
G. H. Teal on Sunday last.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Supt. j. A. Williams and Mr.. w. B.
Clarke went out to Fish Creek on
Thursday, to be present at school
picnic on yesterday, and deliver May
Day addresses to the school and it's
patrons. The school is taught by
Mr.. N. II. Nugent, and is in -four
ishing condition.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
Greatly Alarmed.

BY PersiHtent Cough, but Permanently
Cured by Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.
Mr.. h. P. Burbage, a student at law
in Greenville, S. c.. had been troubled
for four or five years with q continuous
cough which he says. greatly alarmed
me, causing me to fear that was in the
Hrst stage Of consumption" Mr.. Burb,
age, having seen Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy advertised, concluded to try it,
Now read what he says of it: II soon
felt a remarkable change and after using
two bottles OF the twenty-five cent size,
was permanently cured" Sold by j. H.
McNeely, Colfax; and Bush & Randolph,
FairmOunt.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Miss Annie Hadnot has resigned as
central at the Colfax telephone ex-
chsnge, and Miss Mayme Meas has
been filing the position temporarily
for this week.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Quarterly conference for this work
will be held at Colfax on May 10th
and ,11th. Also Children's Day SER
vices will be held in the afternoon or.
evening Of the 10th.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. p. l.. Clark. of Alex
andria. arrived in Colfax last Thurs
day morning, and will make misplace
their home. They are living in the
LaCroix cottage formerly occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

MFR. W. A. Ragan. of Clarence, who
has not been in Colfax for twenty-one
years, came down by the Valley pas
seneer Wednesday night, and remain
ed doveruntil Friday morning, attend
ing the revival services and looking
around at the great changes made
since he was here last.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

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 tasteiess
form. No Cure, No Pay. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Mr.. Tom H. Irwin, who is working
with the Valley surveying corps at
Big Bend, in Avoyelles parish, visited
the home folks in Colfax lastSaturday.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

This section was visited by much
needed shower of rain last Wednesday
night, the first for about a month.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Mr.. Ralph Bingham has thereputa-
tion Of being the most popular and
the most versatile entertainer on the
American platform to-day.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
CONSTABLE SALE.
Sixth Justice Court, Parish OF Grant,
State of louisiana.

A. bauer VS.. II. A. ROshtO.
/. L. A. Stafford VS.. H. X. Roshto.
By virtue of two writs of fl ia issued
ont of the Sixth Justice Court. Grant
parish, Louisiana. In the above en-
titled suits, and to me directed. / have
seized and will offer for sale at the
former store of HI. A. RoshtO, near
b. II. Phillips' store, in ward 6, Grant
parish. La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law. on
SATURDAY, NAY 2. 1908.
the following. seized as the property
OF defendant, viz:
One lot Of dry goods. groceries, to-
baccOs, notions, trimmings, office and
store fixtures, etc.
Terms Of sale-Cash with benefit of
appraisement.
JOS. FERRIER.
Constable Ward 6.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

The best physic: Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Easy to take:
pleasant in effect. For sale b. j. II. Nc.
Neely, Colfax; and Bush & Randolph,
Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

When you want pleasant physic try
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They are easy to take and pleas
ant in effect. For sale by j. H. McNeely,
Colfax; Bush & Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Aftersuspending work on the Meth
odist parsonage for two weeks, Con-
tractor McKinnon resumed opera
tions couple of days this week.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Father TheoIier will celebrate mass
in the Ca.holic church tomorrow,
Sunday, Nav Sd.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
Special Meeting Of Grant Parish
School Board.

In pursuance of a request for call
ed meeting Of the Parish School
Board by a majority of it's members.
hereby. call for the board to meet in
q special session on Monday, the 4th
day OF May. 1903.
j. @. LONG, President.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
LOCAL DOTS:

Ralph Bingham next Wednesday
night, May 9th.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
To Cure a Cold in One Day

take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. % cents.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
From 3 Cat Scratch

From = Cat Scratch
on the arm, 10 the wors: sort Of burn,
sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve, be particular to get DeWitts-
this is the salve that heals without leav-
ing acar. A specific for bind. bleeding
and protrudsng piles Sold by j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Mr.. Geo. M. Dove left for his home
at Hineston last Sunday night.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
For Rent or Sale.

The house and lot belonging to
Mrs. MOllie Dunn. In Acmeville addl-
tlon to COlfax, IL for rent or sale.
Apply to q. III. TEAL.
aplS-u COlfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
ARTTCTE VT

meeting of the stockholders may be called
at any time By the board Of directors and shall
be called by the president or secretary at any
time upon the written request 1T stockhOlders
owning at least tenth Of the capital stock Of
said company. Said meeting to be called rs is
hereinabOve set forth with respect to annual
meetings and shall be conducted in the same
manner, and at all meetinge Of the etockholders
majority in the amount of the capital stock OF
this company shall constitute quorum for the
transaction Of business.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
Notice Of Final Proof:

Land OfRce at Natchitoches, La, l
April Is. 1908.
Notice is hereby eiven that the following-nam-
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof IN support of his claim, and
that laid proof will be made before Register and
viz: H e. 0lS6.
MADISON L. ferris,
Of verda, for the east half Of northwest Qrarter,
and east half of southwest quarter section "a.
township g north, range west. La. Mer.
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. viz: John Peetes. of Verda La and
W. L Bird. of verda, La. and Jasper bharbins,,
Of Redemption, La, and Perrall yohnette. Of Vi
Las. La. ]. ERNEST BREDA,
sprzs Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

er BY limitation for any cause its alfsirs shall
be iquidated and its liabilities paid, and the
balance of its funds, il any. shall be divided pro
rata amorg its stockholders. under the superin-
fendence and charge of three com m missioners TO
be appointed for this purpose at any meeting of
the stockholders, at which il may be voted to
dissolve this corporation, or at q general meet
ing OF the stockholders to be- convened after fl
teen days prior notice Of its objects shall have
been given IN q newspaper published in the par
ieh OF Grant, State of Louisiana. Said commits
sioners shall remain in office until the affairs of
the said corporation shall have been fully lioui-
dated. and in case of the death of one or more of
said commissioners or other vacancies occurring
IN their number those who remain shall continue
to act and shall I'LL such vacancies The said
commissioners may be required to give bond by
the stockholders for the faithful performance Of
their duties. a = =
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Mrs. Leila Price moved into her
handsome new residence and milli-
merry store on Wednesday, May goth.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

WANTED.-A bushel of Mayhaws.
Apply at CHRONICLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

This charter may be altered or amended, or
this company dissolved with the consent of two
thirds OF the outstanding stock represented in
holders convened FOR that purpose after thirty
days notice shall have been given Of such meet
ing and of its object by advertising in a news
Louisiana. The capital stock of said corporntion
shall be increased or diminished in the manner
and in the form provided by the general laws of
the State OF Louisiana on these subjects.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

Aue hSiio"iIg Is Une report Oh Ine
Colfax High School for the month of
April, 1908:
HIGH SCHOOL ROOM.
The, following students have not
been absent or tardy:
Viola GOODWIN. Lizzie Goodwin.
Ethel Goodwyn. Ludlow McNeely.
Nellie Craig. Belle Blackwood,
Mildred Long, Howard McNeely.
Maud Dunn, Grace O'Quinn.
Claud McNeely George McDade
These have not been absent:
Maud Easterbrook, Ebbin Swafford,
Hattie Cameron. Roland Easterbrook.
Louis Lesage. David Mcknight.
Allen swafford.
INTERMEDIATE ROOM.
The following students have not
been absent or tardy:
Docia Lewis, Edible Hargis.
Amber Lewis, Ruth Garrett
Nina Jeter. Elmer letter.
Foster McNeeiy. Joe LeSage.
Tie Duncan, Eva Garrett.
Merthie Hargis. aella Kelsoe,
Lucy Young, Earl Hargis.
Robert Garrett Chesson Lewis,
Ivy McNeely, Annie Dean,
Edna Duckworth. Katie Brett
Clara Wells, Rette Sanders
Gordon Cameron. Ben Easterbrook,
Keener Goodwyn. Roy Williamson.
These have not been absent:
Maudie Meas, Creecy johnson,
Helen Cameron.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
The following students have not
been absent or tardy:
Alice McNeely, Lena Roberts,
Willie Roberts, Eunice Long.
Ellen Price. Joy Richardson,
Rosa Wells, Ora Swafford.
Hattie johnson, Minnie Perkins.
Earl Jones, Milton Dunn.
Tom Garrett, J. Meas,
Upton Mcknight.
These have not been absent:
Lulu Reichle, Maud Reichle,
Irwin Young. Pliny Cameron.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
Honor Roll.

The following is the report of tn,
Colfax High School for the month o
April. 1908:
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
ARTICLE TX.

The stockholders of this corporation shall new
or be held liable or responsible for the Contracts
or faults of such corporation, it's agents. officers
or employees in any further sum than the unpaid
oslaoce due to the corporation on the ehares
owned by him. nor shall any mere informally in
organisation have the effect If rendering this
charter null or of exposing any stockholder to
any liability beyond his stock
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
ARTICLE III.
ARTICLE fy.

The Capital Stock Of this corporation is here
by ixed at tho sum Of Fifteen Thousand Dollars
divided into $50 shares, at the par value of One
Hundred Dollars each, which shall, before being
issued, be paid for in cash, or in property goods
merchandise, or labor done, or services perform
ed. and said corporation shall be considered op-
erative and go into effect when the full amount
for. No certificate Of stock shall be issued until
the same has been paid for. The stock shall be
evidenced by a certificate iseued and signed by
the Secretary and President Of said corporation.
Transfers OF stock shall be made only on the
books Of the company, under and subject to such
regulations and formalities as the Board of Di-
recfOra proarri1so
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02
ARTICLE x

Any stockholder being then in she full posses
sion and having full ownership and control of
any portion of the capital stock Of th,s corpors-
tion. who may desire To- sell the same shall first
purchaee the stock Tor the company at snch price
~ may be offcred bona fde by any third person.
and in Of their refusal or Ailure TO bur then
to each of the individual stock holders, and he
shall give them such offer for thirty days. before
he shall be permitted to sell the same. provided
that this clause shall not apply to transfers of
stock between and among the present stockhold-
ers OF this corporation.
In testimony whereof We have hereunto yet our
hands and seals on the day and date first above
written in the presence Of Earl Eoberts and A. NJ.
GOODWIN. compesent witnesses Of lawful age.
yho have signed their names together with me,
Notary and the appearers herean after due read
ing Of the whole. I! ssjEasSl i TRlAr
4. n. GOODWIN. WIN. 1eCRoix. Z. isa''
fseall W. B. CLARKE,
Notary Public.
Having exsmined the above and FOREGOING
oharter and finding nothing therein contrary u
the lave Of the State Of Louisiana. / hereby sp-
prove the 'Anf S.t,;st At,osls1 As AkS1kETS } vs..
State OF LOUISIANA,
OdRos of CLERK and Recorder.
hereby certify that ths within md foregoing
- 1eee e11 epnggt COPY * fhe original charter
- tho 1eoI-4As Ielx lnm9of Company, Limited.
~! % Ale ma q record t1 this GlRoe. Record
q Apzil Is lfuo p book n q Hoxtsaees. paGs
vs9 q, ssv ~ has s':1Iz sAIs Sg<I lsth.
- 9|s CO ga fs6iiss 81 r.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-02

The domicil of said corporation shall be at
the town Of Colfnx, Grant parish, State Of Lou
isiane, and all citations and other legal process
shall be served on the President, In his absence
the Woe President. in the event of the absence
Of the President and the Vice President, on the
Secretary of said corporation, at theis place of
domicil. or at the Office of said corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
GUN EXPLODED.
Three Dead and Five Injured
on BattIeship Iowa
By Explosion at Pensacola Of Forward
Port 12-Inch Gun.
Immense Fragments Crashed Throuuh
Deck, Picking Their Victims.

Pensacola, Fla, April "a disas-
trous explosion occurred on the battle
ship Iowa, today, while the vessel was
at target practice in the Gulf. The
forward port 12-inch gun burst from a
premature explosion of a she'll IL feet
of the piece outside the turret being
demolished. Three men were killed and
five injured, two seriously.
The killed First-class Seaman
Kiele; Ordinary Seaman Percell; Gum
ner's Mate Berry.
The injured-F'irst-c class Seaman
Caught; Ordinary Seamen Thursdale,
Brown, Mansdale and Purucker.
The men killed and injured were on
the second or gun deck at mess. Three
pieces of the exploding gun, each
weighing over ton, passed downward
through the spar deck, falling upon the
men at mess, instantly killing the three
named. All of the men were horribly
mutilated.
The heavy missiles after passing
through the gun deck continued down
to the third deck, where they came in
contact with the armored deck, the
heavy steel bringing them to a stop,
thus saving the engineers and firemen
who We're at work below. Although
the upper decks were covered with
men, no one there was seriously in
jured.
The explosion occurred just as the
mess call had been sounded. Firing
was to ceased after the shot, for the
dinner hour. The range had been set
and the Iowa was steaming along at a
speed of II knots an hour when Lieut..
Reed, in charge of the forward 12-inch
turret gave orders to load and fire.
The time fuse was cut for the range,
the piece charged, breech closed and
the word given to fire.
Following the report of the gun there
was smothered noise as the shell ex-
ploded midway in the gun and pieces
of the bursted gun and shell were scat
tered broadcast. Three great holes
We're torn through the deck. Those who
were below began coming on deck,
some bloody and mutilated, while lying
on the floor, crushed almost beyond
recognition, wereNt the three unfortunate
men.
The Massachusetts, six miles distant,
was signalled for aid, and one of the
cutters put off with the surgeon and
assistants. The wounded men We're
taken to the hospital and their injuries
dressed The dead were brought to
Pensacola.
Some claim the explosion was caused
by a defective shell and others think
that the frequent firing of the piece at
Culebra during the winter. with the
work done here during the past 10 days,
so strained the piece that the force of
the charge burst the gun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
A WORTHLESS CHECK
Given Bath Merchant-Man Arrested
Most of Money Recovered.

Bath, Me-, April 9.-(SpeciaD.-
Joseph Solovich, a merchant on Front
street, was the victim of a swindle, this
afternoon, by receiving a worthless
check to the amount of $3.50. The
check was presented to Mr.. Solovich by
a stranger who had purchased a 81
overcoat and accepted $3.50 in return.
He then left the store saying he would
return later for the coat, but Mr.. Solo,
vich then became suspicious and took
the check to the Bath National Bank.
Mr.. Shaw was called up by Cashier
Hill and it was learned that he knew
nothing about the matter, and then
the affair was reported to the police. A
telephone message was sent to Bruns-
wick describing the stranger and later
word was received that he had been
captured and Officer Parker was sent
after him. Nearly all the money was
found on his person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
FOR MEALS.
What to Eat Stated by Food Expert.

Not all people know that by the use
of food alone, when scientifically made
and properly selected to produce GER
tain results, the sick can surely be
made we'll and the well can be surely
kept well.
The subject is worth anyone's atten-
ton for health is the sure road to hap
piness and it is happiness we are all
seeking, so pay attention to the kind Of
food you eat and get results
Many people stagger along if sick but
never think to change their food. A
safe sure way is to adopt the following
diet which is toothsome, palatable,
highly nutritious, and will produce re-
markable results in curing every old,
chronic case of stomach and bowel
trouble. frequently kidney complaint,
weak eyes (Which generally come from
stomach trouble) and about nine cases
in ten of so called heart disease.
+ Good comfortable sleep will follow
the use of this diet Breakfast: Some
cooked fruit, just trife of sugar, a
dish of Grape-Nuts put into the saucer
dry just as it comes from the package.
Don't try to cook this food). Pour a
tulCh, liSi SlStlil over u. Dull
Boiled eggs, no meat or grease; one cup
of Postum Food Coffee with good rich
cream and sugar to taste.
If one does hard, bodily work the
heavy meal should be at the middle of
the day and this to consist of soup,
meat. one or two vegetables and some
bread and butter, preferably entire
wheat bread, and finish with a Grape
Nuts pudding or Grape-Nuts pie or any
of the toothsome and charming des-
serts given in the little receipt book
found in each package of Grape-Nuts.
If the person is brain worker the
midday meal should be a duplicate of
the breakfast and the heavy meal,
given above, be taken at night.
Common sense and the adoption of
scientifically selected food as here indi-
Gated will change most any sufferer,
from a condition of discomfort and dis
ease to health and consequent happi-
ness. We urge that the subject is
worth anyones careful attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
COOL ROBBERS
Loot New York House to the
Extent of $4,000.
Man Planned and Eight Young Boys
Help Execute Scheme.
One Lad, Years Old, Arrested and
Confesses Plot.

New York, April 9.--In broad day
light, this afternoon, a brown stone
house on West SD street was looted of
$4,000 worth of brick-a-brac, silver and
jewelry. Seven boys have been arrest
ed, charged with the theft. The house
was occupied by Mrs. Bessie Dempsey.
This morning, she removed one-half
OF her furniture to u new abode. She
intended placing her remaining belong
ings in storage. Mrs Dempsey left
the house at noon and returned ut 6
o'clock. She found that the house had
been ransacked and almost everything
portable had been carried off.
Upon inquiring in the neighborhood
the, detectives learned that man and
a number of small boys had been seen
carrying articles from the house, pre-
surtably helping the occupant move.
Jacob DeT4eonardi, years old, was one
of those seen coming from the house.
The detectives say that young De-
Leonardo confessed and implicated
seven other boys and a man. The lat
ter planned and directed the looting.
Entry was effected through the side
walk coal hole, and when the stuff had
all been gathered the lock on the front
door was forced and they walked down
to the street in groups of two and three
They passed away without any COM
ment being made on their coming or
going.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
THE RELIANcE's splNNAkER.
Great Things Expected of Silk and
South Sea Island Cotton Sail.

Bristol. r. l., April 9.-Great things
are expected of the silk and Sea Island
cotton spinnaker which is to be made
for the cup defender Reliance. The
cloth is in process of being woven, it
is understood, in one of the New Bed
ford mills. and the material is expected
here i'll a few days.
Greater part of the sail will be COM
posed Of cotton, since that material
stands strain and wears so well, but
sufficient silk will be introduced into
the cloth to secure the desired light
ness. The spinnaker will be completed
in time to be placed on board the Re-
lance for use in the races scheduled
to take place off Newport during the
first week in June.
The carpenters are making sail
room just abaft the main mast of the
Reliance for the purpose of providing
a storage place for the working sails
while the boat is racing.
The severe weather of the past few
days has delayed materially the fitting
of the Constitution. AS result her
sails are not on board and her running
rigging has not been set in place. The
Constitution will have larger fleet
following her than will any Of the other
racers. The steamer Diamond State
will act as tender, providing sleeping
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