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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-03-21
Confederate Records.
Columbia Record.

Columbia Record.
1t was moi generally known
that in the appropriation act of
the recent congress privlsion was
made for the compilation of a
complete roster of the officers and
enlisted men of the Uuion and
Confederate armies. Secretary
of War Root has sent a letter to
the governors of all states asking
their cooperation in this work,
which will be most important
and stupenduous one. In his
letter he says there will be little
or no difficulty in preparing ros-
ter OF the Union soldiers, for the
states furnishing them have al
ready undertaken that duty and
now have as complete records as
possible. He says, truly, that
there will be difficulty in obtain
Ing Confederate records IN his lie,
partment, and we wish that was
the only difficulty to be encoun>
tered IN this great work, for the
loan of the necessary documents
might easily be obtained if they
were in existence. We fear a
few of the Southern states have
never looked after this matter at
all carefully or systematically,
an1 We know that our oxn stale
has no records that are at all com
plete. Time and again the legis-
lature has been asked TO appro-
pirate comparatively small sum
in order that Confederate records
might be preserved. and though
ut times small sums have been
voted for the purpose, the amount
has never been large enough to
insure a complete and correct list
of the names of all the soldiers of
this state who enlisted in the war.
1t is hardly necessary to show
that it is proper to preserve the
names of all who fought or died
n the cause of our state, not only
because such a compilation would
be Of great historical value, but
because it is our sacred duty to
do SO. The legislature in look
ing after the matters of present
or pressing need has neglected to
appreciate the Importance of this
work, and the consequence is that
we have not these records for
ourselves, and unless Confeder-
ate camps now take the matter in
charge and see to it that our re-
cords are complete, the govern
ment compilation so far as we
are concerned will be very mac.
curate.
If the South Carolina soldier
is to receive the full credit due
him something must be done to
put our records in proper shape,
for the government records in tn,
future will be taken as official anC
correct.
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MINISTER KILLED BY DISCHARGED
DRIVERS WIFE.

MINISTER KILLED BY DISCHARGED
DRIVERS WIFE.
Williamson, March IA. News
reached here today of tragedy
in Memphis, Tenn, on last Thurs
day which resulted in the shoot
ing 10 death of the Raw. G. w.
DePew, Wesleyan Methodist
minister, and former resident of
WILLIAMSON. The details of the
tragedy have not been lear ned,
but from the facts as gathered it
seems that Rev. Mr.. Depew dis.
charged from his service an eni-
ploye who acted as driver about
the place, and his discharge so
greatly euraged the mans wife
that she determined to assuage
her wrath With the preacher s
blood, and procuring a revolver,
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Inland Sea Formed
Out In Arkansas.
Flood Situation Around Memphis
Critical Train Loaded With
People Surrounded by
Water.

h phiS1 AOuu., "uICu -.
The situation at Memphis Is ex-
tremely critical tonight. A ver-
liable sea exists in the St. Francis
and Mississippi river basin in Ar
kansas, extending from the Ole
completely to the other,a distance
of many miles.
Through this territory the St.
Louis and San Francisco railroad
runs, but all trains were annulled
on this line today and no assis-
tance can be rendered by the rail-
road, its tracks being under Wa
ter near Marion, Ark. At this
latter point telegraphic connec-
tions still exist to Memphis.
The town is almost totally
Hooded, and citizens are using
skiffs as their only means of trav-
iel. Refugees from the adjacent
territory are pouring into Marion
each hour, asking that boats be
sent to their rescue.
1t is estimated that several hun
dred persons are surrounded by
the water in the flooded Arkansas
territory, and that the amount of
live stock lost is hoavy in the ex-
treme.
TRAINS SURROUNDED BY WATER.
Memphis, Tenn, March 49,
The flood situation tonight shows
number of new and serious, de-
mehts and there is scarcely ray
of hope for improved conditions
yet, except the fact that the tribu-
taries of the Mississippi to the
north of Memphis are reported to
be falling. One of the most serious
developments of the last "a hours
is the washing out of all lines of
railroad entering the city from
the west and the complete tying
up of railroad traffic through the
Memphis gateway to that section.
There have been no trains either
into or out of the city over the
Memphis bridge and there is every
indication that traffic cannot be
resumed until the flood has sub.
sided to a considerable degree. L,
is believed that week may pass
before traffic can be resumed. Sc
suddenly did the rise come in the
section of Arkansas across the
river from Memphis after the St
Francis levee broke at Trlce'.
landing that two passenger trains,
caught between washed out points,
are now surrounded by water OF
blind tracks in the overflo wet
territory, about three miles ives
of Bridge Junction, Ark. Aboard
these trains were about Is pas
sengers and crews, each, and to
night over one hundred of thes,
persons remain on the trains will
no prospect of being taken of
until tsmerrsw or later. How
ever, they are not considered t,
be in any danger.
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she met Mr.. DePew and shot him
dead.
Mr.. DePew was sent to this
place two years ago by his church
and filed the appointments of his
denomination at Pelzer, Piedmont
and Anderson churches. He was
devotedly pious gentleman and
had a host of friends throughout
this section of the State.
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SAFE BLOWERS AT WORK AGAIN.

SAFE BLOWERS AT WORK AGAIN.
Monetta, March les n { Q
blowers entor.d the store of Mr..
ID. l.. Cato ON Saturday night
and blew open tho .nfe with nitro.
glycer,ne. The explosion awak .
snsd most of the people. Mr..
Csto's home is only short dis.
tance from his store and the men
of The place quickly gathered.
The inside of the store was a
scene of wreckage. The show
cases were broken and the door of
the safe was blown across the
store among the crockery ware.
The robbers secured no money,
a. it b ID been removed from the
safe. As yet no clue to the bur
glars bas been found.
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You KnOtU Wh0t You Gre TNki1l0

You KnOU IVhat You are Taking
When you take Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic because the form
ula is plainly printed on every bot
tle showing that it is simply lror
and Quinine in a tastoless form
No Cure. No Pay. soc.
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DANGERS OF PNEUMO.
MA.

A cold at this time if neglected
is liable to cause pneumonia which
is so often fatal, and even when
the patient has reco vered the lungs
are weakened, making them pecu.
liarly susceptible to the develop
ment OF consumption. Foley's
Honey and Tar will stop the
cough, heal and strengthen the
lungs and prevent pneumonia.
L. Eugene Funderburk, drug
gist.
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LABOR CONTRACT SYSTEM.

Laurens, March 17.-Recently
Magistrate Elledge of Sullivan
township sentenced q negro named
Davis to 80 days on the chain
gang or pay fine of 800 for car
rying concealed weapons. Davis
was in contract with q farmer
for this year who declined to pay
the fine and told Dayis to go to
the gang. Another farmer who
happensd along upon hearing the
situation promptly paid the fine
and Davis made a contract to
work for him three months. The
interesting part of 1t Is that far
mer No. l says that ut the expir>
alton of 80 days be expects to de-
mand the return of DAVIS TO his
farm.
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Unions New Liquor Law
A Law That was Framed to Sc
cure Prohibition in Union
County, N. G.

Correspondence of The Observer.
Waxhaw, March 13.-Union
county's new liquor law, passed
by the late General Assembly Just
before adjournment, is now the
leading topic of conversation here.
1t comes like an exploding bomb
In the camp. 1t is intended to
suppress the illegal sale of liquor
In the county, and, if rigidly en-
forced, will not fall far short of
the end in view. 1t is regarded
here as very drastic measure,
kut so fur as The Observer cor
respondent has been able to as.
certain it meets with the general
app obatien of the best peo-
pie.
The first section of the new law
prohibits the sale in the county of
spirituous, vinsus, malt or other
Intoxicating liquors or any drinks
containing alcohol by whatever
name known or called, except in
drug stores, when it may he sold
for sickness upon the written pre-
scription of regular practicing
physician when such sick person
shall be under his treatment and
shall need such liquors as q medi
cine. Druggists are prohibited
from duplicating any prescription
without the written direction of
the physician who gave it, under
a severe penalty.
Physicians are also prohibited,
nader heavy. penalty, from giving
prescriptions to any person whe
is not under their charge for
treatment of disease.
The place OF delivery is made
the place of sale, and the person,
company, firm or corporation de-
livering the liquors is construed by
the law to be the seller thereof,
whether acting for themselves or
as the agent of another. Liquors
may, however, be delivered to
druggists as permitted to be sold
by them.
The law provides that if anv
persons other than druggists shall
keep IN their possession liquors to
the quantity of one quart or more,
within the county, it shall be pri-
ma facie evidence of their keep.
ing it for sale within the meaning
of the law.
1t further provides that if any
person shall have in his possess.
ION any internal revenue license
from the United States govern.
mont for the sale of liquors, wine.
or beer, procured after the pass
age of the law, it shall be prlm.
facle evidence of a keeping of Ii
quors for sale within the meaning
of the law.
The law also makes provision
for the searching of the premise
OF any person wheu there is goot
reason to believe that such person
in any manner conceallng liquor
contrary to the intent and mean
ing Of the law.
| Any person, company, firm O
corporation bringing liquors int
the county for delivery to an,
person, corporation, company o.
firm, is made guilty of 4 misde
meanor, and, upon conviction, il
to be fined not less than fifty dol
lars or imprisoned not less thai
thirty days.
Farmers may mako and sci
wines from grapes and cider from
apples grown on their own pre-
mises. The new law went Int,
effect upon Its ratification.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-09-05
The Colfax Lyceum.

The Colfax Lyceum, has made ar
engagements for half dozen splendid
attractions during the approaching
fall and winter, and would announce
to the public that they will appreci-
ate their patronage and favor in
helping to sustain the high grade OF
entertainments that have been select
ed for the pleasure and benefit of this
community. Those engaged in the
enterprise have no further interest
than to furnish for their friends and
themselves and families the best and
most instructive and elevating amuse-
ments that can be obtained at the
least expense possible. In view of
thesefacts they hope that the citizens
OF Colfax and vicinity will turn out
and patronize the various, exhibit
tions with hearty liberality.
The organization for the season
was perfected this week by the election
of III. G. Goodwin as president, and
R. W. Richardson as secretary and
treasurer. Season tickets for the six
attractions will be sold at the low
price of 30 so, and may be had by
to the secretary.
The first attraction for the season
will be Dewitt Miller, entertainer and
lecturer, billed for October I'd. The
price of admission is fixed at the pop
ular figure of so cents, children under
IL years at half price.
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Notice of Contest.

US. Land Office, New Orleans, La. 4
August Z. 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Charles Il.
Gillette, contestant, against home
stead entry No. 1903, made April IL.
1898, for north half of northwest quar-
ter, section "a, township north.
range 2 west, by John s. Sanders.
contestee, in which it IL alleged that
John S. Sanders has not established
residence thereon and has wholly
abandoned said tract and changed
his residence therefrom for more than
six months since making said entry
and next prior to the date herein that
said tract Is not settled upon and
cultivated by said party as required
by law and that the absence OF said
Sanders IL not due to his service I'm
the army or navy Of the U. S., said
parties are hereby notified to appear.
respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 o'clock a. IN. on
Sept. Il, 1908, before j. j. O'Quinn,
Clerk Of Court. at Colfax, La, and
that final hearing will he held ut 10
O'Clock a. m. on Sept. rs, 1903, before
the Register and Receiver at the Uni
ted States Land Office in New Orleans.
The said contestant having, IN a.
proper affidavit, filed July "a, S9O3,
set forth facts which show that Htter
due diligence, personal service of this
notice can not be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publica-
tion.
WALTER L. COHEN,
Register.
A. B. KENNEDY.
augl5 Receiver.
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Notice of Contest.
US. Land Office, New Orleans, La.
Aurusf II 1qO3

U. 8. Land Office, New Orleans, La.
August 81, 1903.
.Asufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Newton w
Williams, contestant, against home
stead entry No. 21.754. made August
8. 1900, for the s 4 Y of section y
township north, range 3 west, by
Mary K. Randolph, contestee, in
which 1t is alleged that Mary 4. Ran
dOlph has never established Il resi-
dence thereon, or made any improve.
ment of any kind whatever, that the
land is uninhabitated and has no i'm
prOyement of any kind on 1t, said
parties are hereby notified to appear
respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. m. on
October 10, 1908, before j. j. O'Quinn,
clerk OF court. at COlfax. La, and
that final hearing will he held at 10
O'Clock a. m. OH October "A, 1903. be-
fore the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in New
Orleans, La.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit, filed August 81, 1903,
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service of this
notice cannot be made. it Is hereby
ordered and directed that such no.
tice be given by due and proper pub
lication.
WALTER L. COHEN,
Register.
A. B. KENNEDY,
sept5 Receiver.
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Notice of Contest.
q. s. Land Office, New Orleans, La. I
August II. 1gO3


US. Land Office, New Orleans. La. I
August II. 1908.
Asufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by James s.
Parish, contestant, against home.
stead entry No. 90 7S, made July 5,
1899 for north half of northeast quar-.
ter and north half OF northwest quar-
ter of section SO, township 8 north,
range / west, by Nathaniel NJ. Hicks,
contestee, in which it is alleged that
the said entryman has wholly aban-
dOned said tract Of land. has not re-
sided upon and cultivated the same
as required by law, for more than six
months prior to the date hereof and
since making said entry. said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said ALE
cation at 10 O'Clock a. IN. on Sept. 30,
1903. before j. j. O'Quinn, Clerk of
Court, at COlfax, La, and that final
hearing will he held at 10 o'clock a. IN.
on Oct. 10, 1903, before the Register
and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in New Orleans. La.
The said contestant having, In a
proper affidavit, filed August IL, 1903,
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence, personal service of this
notice can not he made. 1t is hereby
ordered and directed that such nOtice
be given by due and proper publica-
ton. WALTER L. COHEN,
Register.
A. B. KENNEDY,
aug22 Receiver.
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Can't See Its Own Beam.

The Winfield Comrade panied be.
cause the Coliax Chronicle has pat.
ent inside, with ten columns OF inter
esting and well selected reading mat
ter. In the issue in which the Comrade
prints it's criticism we note it has more
than seven columns of "plate matter, y
devoted to a blood and thunder In
dian story, besides two or three col
umns of dead-head advertisements,
directories, etc. Verify, it is astonish-
ing how quick some folks are to see
the mote in other peoples eyes, but
the beam in their own eye is alto
gether overlooked.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1903-09-05
Stockholders and Bank Director
Hold Annual Meeting.

Stockholders and Bank Directors
Hold Annual Meeting.
The stockholders and directors of
the Bank of Colfax held their annual
meeting on Wednesday, Oct. I'd.
Those present from a distance were
j. w. Bolton, III. Williams and T. C.
Bush. About Is per cent OF the stock
was represented. The affairs of the
bank were found to be in a very pros
porous condition, its earnings for the
year having exceeded thirty per cent,
and all loans being well secured. The
bank surplus fund was increased
from $4,000 to $4,000. The undi-
vided profits are 1887 SO.
The only change made in the off,
GERS of the bank was the substitution
of S. r. Lee on the board of directors
in place of II. H. Youree, all the 9TH
ers being reelected, as follows: J.H.
McNeely, president; j. II. Williams,
vice president; j. w. Bolton, I'd vice
president; Earl Roberts, cashier; T.
H. McNeely, assistant cashier. Board
of directors, j. H. McNeely, j. H. Will
liams, j. w. Bolton, G. H. Mcknight,
Earl Roberts, c. H. Teal, T. C. Bush,
5. X. Lee, +. b. Gray.
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MARRIED..

BULLARD-SMITH-ln the CITY oi
Shreveport, on Wednesday, Sept. 2,
1903, Mr.. Chas. J. Billiard and Miss
Sallie B. Smith were united in marri-
age.
The bride is the beautiful daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip S. Smith, and
has many friends in Colfax and vi
cinity who will join with the Chronicle
in wishing most heartily thatshe may
have continued happiness and pros
perity.
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Sheriff NJ. E. Swafford moved into
his new residence in Colfax on We'd
nesday and Thursday of last week
August 26th and 9th, he and his
family taking their first sleep in their
new house the night Of the 9th.
They have an elegant and comfort
able home, and are glad to get in
town where they have more convex
lent access to church and school privi-
liees, aud the people Of Col:ax are glad
to welcome them as citizens OF the
town.
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The first bale of cotton for Collar
was brought into town on Thursday
Sept. Sd, from the hills, by Mr.. R. B
Roach, who sold to Mr.. j. w. Duncan
OF the Colfax Bargain Store, at the
handsome figure of 12x cents per
pound. 1t weighed 544 pounds,
classed as good middling, and
brought $69.36. In addition Mr..
Duncan also presented Mr.. Roach
with q fine Stetson SIS hat.
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Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that a meet
ing OF the stockholders of the Colfax
Cotton Oil Company, Ltd, will be
held at Colfax at noon on Wcdnes-
day, the 9th day of September, 1903,
for the purpose of increasing the cap
ital stock of said Company; and for
the purpose of changing the date OF
the annual meeting from the first
Monday in August to the first Mon
day in June.
II. s. CAMERON,
Sacrafo px- op1 rrraoo,,ro,.
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Mr.. w. R. Jackson, the new mer
chant who has opened business ir
Colfax, comes to Us well recommended
as a man and good citizen. Hisante.
cedents are substantial and honor.
able, and his course in business at
Boyce and other places has shown
him to be reliable, affable and popu-
lar with the people. He asks that
all give him a trial, and feels sure
that those who trade with him will
feel well satisfied to give him a good
share of their patronage.
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sHERIFFSALE.
9Th Judicial District Court, Parish O
VIM, State OF Louisiana.
No. $50.

" knu, Ot0tC VI 1IOuiSlQlltt.
No. $50.
George p. Long VS.. Thos. III. Harrell.
BY virtue of and to satisfy a writ
OF fl. IA. issued out OF the 5th Judicial
District Court, Parish of Winn, in the
above entitled and numbered suit
and to me directed, have seized and
will offer for sale, at the front door
of the court house in Colfax, Grant
parish. La, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8, 1903,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant
In the above suit, to-wft:
West half of northeast quarter, and
north half OF northwest quarter, Sec
ton 8, township 8 north, range 5
west, and southwest quarter of south
east quarter, ind southeast quarter
OF southwest quarter, section 5. town.
ships north, range 5 west, containing
240 acres, more or less.
Terms-Cash, subject to appraise-
ment. Nj. K. SWAFFORD,
July 81, 1903. Sheriff Grant Phi.
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Two corpses were brought through
Colfax yesterday morning on the way
to ward six for burial. The first was
the body of Wesley Walker, who was
hurt on the Iron Mountain railroad,
and died from'his injuries. The other
was the body of Mr.. VIM. Parish's
little son, who died near Paramount,
on MIR. G. w. Hickman's place.
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4 Bows wIld Ride For LIfe.

With family around expecting him to
die, and a son riding for life, Is miles to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs and colds. w. H.
Brown, of Leesyille. Indy endured
deaths agonies from asthma; but this
wonderful medicine gave instant relief
and soon cured him. He writes: / now
sleep soundly every night" Like mar
velous cufes of consumption. pneumonia.
bronchitis. coughA colds snd grip prove
~ mafchleso merit for I'll throat and
lung troQbles Guaranteed bottles Soc
Dl00 Ttial boltles ffee q Oreecent
rI 11<o Colfnx; Bs,sh ; Randolph,
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aug22

WANTED-SEvERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER-
w sons in each State to travel for house estab-
lshed eleven years and with large capital to
call upon merchants and agents for successful
and profitable line Permanent engagement
Weekly cash salary of SIS and all travelling ex-
penses and hotel bills advanced in cash each
week. Experience not essential. Mention refer
ence and enclose self-addressed envelope. THE
NATIONAL. 334 Dearborn ST.. Chicago
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Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. McKinnon and
Mrs. j. L. Morintine took q wagon
load of eight or ten Colfax children
out on a picnic yesterday.
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Hold yourself in readiness to enjoy
the fun of Dewitt Miller, entertainer
and lecturer, who will appear under
the auspices of the Colfax Lyceum on
the night of Oct. I'd.
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II. -. "a NJ EhON,
Secretary and Treasurer.


All persons are hereby notified not
to cut or remove any wood or tim
Der on lands belonging to me. with
out permission, under penalty of be-
Ing prosecuted to the full extent Of
the law for such tresspass.
Aug. 20, 1903. j. III. MCNEELY.