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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Rev. j. K. Miller has accepted the
position of warehouseman and freight
receiver for Mr.. j. H. McNeely, and
entered upon his duties on the first.
He occupies the house formerly occu-
pied by Mr.. Vinson, near the steam
boat landing. We are glad to have
Mr.. Miller in our midst, and hope his
stay will be pleasantsiand profitable
to himself and to those with whom
he associates.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05
Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at Natchitoches.

Land Office at Natchitoches. La. |
February 10. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof in
support oi his claim, and that said
proof will he made before Register
and Receiver at NatchitOches. La, on
April 4, 1904, viz: H. E. 1880,
ARkADIE CHELLETRE.
OF Villas, La. widow of Abby Chelletre.
decd, for the + 4 N L Y, Sec. &c, TIP. 8
N. r w, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
William Spikes. j. ID. Miller. G. W.
Williams, OF Villas, La, and VIM. b.
Oglesby, of Redemption, La.
j. ERNEST BREDA.
1ebl3 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

ACKNOWLEDGMENT the res.
ldence OF the brides mother, in Acme
vile, La, at 4 p. m. on Wednesday
March 2, 1904, II. A. McKinnon and
Miss Mary Lacour were united in mat
rlmony, Justice of the Peace ]. Q.
Long officiating.
A number OF relatives and friends
were present to witness the ceremony,
after which refreshments of cake and
wine were served. The Chronicle adds
its congratulations and wishes them
JOY and success in life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05
Monologist and I,nuer.onato-.

MOflOl0giSt and linpersOEatDr.
COlfax viii be treated next Tuesday
night to one OF tine finest attractions
the Lyceum has yet been able to pre-
sent. Melville Robinson. who is to
appear on that occasion is unique
and almost alone i'm his chosen field
of monologue representations. His
ability to present whole play by
himself, and to correctlyand pleasing
~ delineate widely differing charac-
ters, is something wonderful, and
must be seen to be appreciated. 1t
is a most gratifying performance, and
all who attend will be greatly pleased.
He will appear at the Colfax high
school auditorium.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

The apportionment of school funds
for the various parishes has been
made by the State superintendent for
the first quarter of 1904. Grant par
ish has been apportioned the sum OF
$2,95S 6S. The number of educable
children of the parish is 4,351, and
the rate of allotment is 6S cents per
capita.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05
MARRIED.,

JOHNSON-RICKS-At Pine Bluff
Ark, on Wednesday, Feb. oath, 1904
Il. Z. johnson and Mrs. Cornie Kicks
were united in marriage.
The bride is a sister to our fellow
townsman, Mr.. W. C. Williams. while
the groom is well known citizen of
this community. They arrived on
the 25th ult., and expect to make
this their home, Mr.. Johnson having
his residence and occupation here al
ready. The Chronicle wishes them
success and happiness.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Mr.. j. N. Fletcher expects to move
into the residence which he has bought
from Mr.. E. N. Evans next week. We
understand that Mr.. Evans will move
into the house that Mr.. w. b. Garrett
formerly lived in, which he will occupy
until lie can build a house on his lot
on the river front near Mr.. Easter
brooks residence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

A young man by the name of Ranie
Lowe, from Campti. who has been at
work at the Colfax oil mill, on Thurs
day had the first and second fingers
OF his right hand cut off by the cake
former. DIR. Z. B. Gray bandaged the
youths wounds and put his fingers
in place. AS yet it cannot be deter
mined whether the cut fingers can be
saved or not, but the probability for
their healing seems pretty fair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

DR.. j. F. Kelly, who has been con-
fined to his bed for some weeks past,
continues in about the same condi-
ton. Weunderstand from those who
have set up with him for the last few
nights that he appears to be some
what stronger, and still continues
cheerful and enjoys having his friends
call to see him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Preparations to begin building the
new Jail on theicourt house square in
Colfax are being--pushed along rapid
ly. Ed. Erskin, one of the colored
brick masons who.helped to build the
court house, has been here all the
week and has put up shop,at.a con-
venient point to store the necessary
tools and material
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05
Masonic Notice,

The members of COlfax Lodge No.
259. +. & A. NJ. are hereby notified
that the Lodge will meet on Thurs
nay AFTER the third Sunday OF each
month at I:3O p. m. instead of the
saturday before third Sunday at 9
p. m. Resolution adopted February
o. 1904. The other regular monthly
meeting on Saturday night before the
nrst Sunday In each :nonth will re-
main az heretofore.
NJ. FERRIER, W. NJ.
j. l.. MORINTINE. Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05
It Saved His Lee.

p. A. Danforth, of LAGRANGE, Ga, suf-
fered for six months with frightful run
ming sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For ulcers, wounds, piles,
it's the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25cts. Sold by Cres-
cent Drug Store, Colfax; Bush & Ran
dolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

The Colfax Cotton Oil company, af-
tersuccessfully and continuously run
ming their mill through the fall and
winter. expect to close down in a few
days, having ground up about all the
seed they have'on hand.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05
NOtice'Of Dissolution.

Colfax, La Feb. "a, 1904.
Notice Is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween N. w. Everett and S. e. Rich
ardson. under the style and firm of
Everett d Richardson. is this day
dissolved by mutual consent.
n. w. EVERETT.
s. +. RICHARDSON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

The Colfax base ball nine is being
reorganized, and they expect to play
n game with the Pollock mine or some
other team in the near future. They
have raised about $40 for new out
fit. and had one game for pratice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Mr.. j. W. Duncan spent last Sun
day visiting his parents at Welchton,
returning home Monday evening. He
has been laid up this week with kind
OF rheumatism in hisship and thigh,
but we are glad to learn is getting
boftar
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

AN. LeSage is going to give hat
worth SO to some lady. Every lady
purchasing hat from him before the
first of July will identified to ticket.
Ask him about it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

prior notice of it's objects shall have
been given in a newspaper published
In Grant parish, Louisiana. Said
commissioners shall remain i'm Office
until the affairs of said corporation
are liquidated and it's liabilities set
tied. In case of a.vacancy occurring
in the board of commissioners those
who remain shall continue to actand
shall fill such vacancies. The said
commissioners may be required by
the stockholders to give bond for the
faithful performance OF their duties.
ARTICLE TX.
The stockholders of this corpora
ton shall never he held liable for the
faults or responsible for the contracts
OF this corporation, it's agents, Off
GERS, or employees, in any further sum
than the unpaid balance due the cor
pOratiOn on the shares owned by him,
nor shall any mere informality In or
ganizatiOn have the effect of render
ing this charter null. or of exposing
any stakeholder to any liability be-
yOnd his stock.
ARTICLE X.
Any stakeholder being In full DOS
session and having full ownership
ana control OF any portion of the
capitals stock of this corporation who
may desire to sell same, shall first
give an opportunity to the board of
directors to purchase the stock for
the Company at snch price as may
be offered. bona fide. by any third
person, and in case of their refusal or
failure to buy. then to each OF the in
dividual stockholders, and he shall
give them such offer for thirty DAYS
before he shall he permitted to sell
the same, provided this clause shall
not apply to transfers of stock among
the present stockholders of this cor
pOratiOn.
In testimony whereof we hereuntO
set our hands and seals on the ,lay
and date first above written i'm the
presence of NJ. l.. Ferris and W. b.
Garrett. competent witnesses, who
sign their names together with me.
Notary. and the appearers herein, af-
ter due reading of the whole.
w. n. CREED.
&. w. WILLIAMS,
j. III. GIBSON.
ID. w. GIBSON.
Attest:
II. l.. FERRIS
w. Il. GARRETT.
URIAH 4. DEWITT.
VS Notary Public.
Having examined the within and |
charter, and finding moth
ing therein contrary to the laws of |
Louisiana. l hereby approve the
same. JAS. ANDREWS
Dist. Atty. 18th Jud. Dist, La.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF GRANT,
Clerk and Recorders Office.
| hereby certify that the above and
Is a true and correct copy
" the original charter oract of incor-
)oration OF DeLartigO Lumber Com
,any. Limited, now on file and OF
ecord in this Office. Filed for record
md recorded February 1st. 1904, reg
ster No. 265, Book III" of mort
,ageS.
Given under my hand officially this
February I'd. 1904!
X. W. RICHARDSON.
)y. Clerk Dist. Court & Ex-of!lcio DIV.
Recorder. Grant parish. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05
Invaluable for Rheumatism.

l have been suffering for the past few
years with severe attack of rheuma-
tism and found that Billiards. Snow Lin
iment was the only thing that gave me
satisfaction and tended to alleviate my
pains. March oath, 1902, John G. Deg
nan. Kinsman, Ills. 25c. SOC and 81 90.
Sold By Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Referring to the above dissolution
the undersigned would state that he
mas bought out the business and as
sumed all liabilities, and all accounts
Que the firm are to he paid to me.
I'M" :. K. RICHARDSON
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

People sometimes wish they could
make several persons of themselves.
They should go to see Melville Robin
son next Tuesday night, and see how
he does the thing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Mems clothing-sack suits, square
and round cut, skeleton back coats.
the very thing for spring and summer
A. NJ. LeSage has a full line from So
Tn 800.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Miss Inez Rushing, of Alexandria,
on Thursday, March 3, 1904, was
united in marriage with MIR. Lucius
d. Campbell, Rev. H. C. Duncan Off
ciatiuU
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Messrs. Preston Dean and Ebbin
Swafford left Friday night for Waco,
Texas, where they expect to attend a
session at Hills Business College.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Clerk j. j. O'Quinn spent last Sun
day and Monday with friends in Pol
lock, and for the transaction of some
business matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

You should by all means attend
the performance of Melville Robinson,
in the auditorium of the Colfax high
school, next Tuesday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Easter hats, stylish and exquisitely
trimmed. LeSage has them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

District Attorney JAS. Andrews has
been in Winfield this week, attend
ing to some civil business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

You will surely enjoy yourself if you
go to see Melville Robinson Tuesday
night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Nobby spring and summer goods,
prettiest line yet, at A. NJ. LeSage's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Mrs. B. G.. Dean paid n visit to rela-
tives and friends at st. Maurice last
Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Shoes, ladies Oxford ties, Partisan
heels of thelatest styles-at LeSage's,
of course.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

Melville Robinson Tuesday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

LOCAL DOTS:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

SATURDAY, MARCH ), 1904.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05
ARTICLE III.

The dOmicil OF this corporation
shall he at Verda, Grant parish, La,
and all 'citatiOns and other legal pro-
cess shall be served on the president,
ana In his absence on the vice presi-
dent, and in the event of the absence
OF the president and the vice presi-
dent on the secretary of said corpora
ton at the place of domicil or at the
oftee Of the said corporation.
ARTICLE Ill.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-05

The capital stock of this corpora
ton is hereby fixed at Fifteen Thou
sand Dollars, ($15.0OO), divided into
one hundred and fifty shares at the
par value of One Hundred Dollars
t$lO0) each. which shall, before being
issued, he paid for in cash or in prop
erty, goods, merchandise. or labor
done, or services performed. and said
corporation shall be considered oper-
alive and 70 into effect when the
amount Of Five Thousand Dollars Of
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Watches Of Worth
 At a Saving

We sell watches, jewetry and diamonds to people of the entire South. Our trade is founded on confidence, becaus we decline to handle unknown or inferior goods. Our watch movements are made for US by the Elgin Watch Company and are guar anteed by them and by US. In filled cases we handle high grade products only, such as the" Crss- cent" and Gas. BoSS.' We sell you watches that have stood the test of time, and which embody new ideas found only in the movements and caSes made to our order. Buying in wholesale quantities, we make savings which our customers in turn secure. Any watch bought of US will cheerfully De bought back if not found more than satisfactory. We send watches on approval anywhere.
 Write today for our large Illustrated catalogue
 of watches and other jewsleDs' goods
 GEO. T. BRODNAx, inc,
 Jewellers and Diamond Importers,
 MEMPHIS, TENN.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
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Loo I-A stnas SunOurst Snaped Yrooch, set with pearls, between dall Hotel and Telephone office, last Monday night. Finder will please return to this office and re- ceive reward.
 When bilious try a dose of Cham belain $ Stomach and Liver Tab let! and realize for once how quick, ly afirst-class up-to-date medicine willcorrect the disorder. For sale by K E. Vance Bordeaux.
 Two negro men, by the names of Cooper Lysle and Adam Weath- CTS engaged in difficulty at a negro cabin on Mr. Harry Hankias place in his city, on last Monday night, in which Weathers received several severe, if not fatal .krife wounds. One ac-z,os the sie of the thrcrr, two across the face and one trm cutnearly off, between the ou der and elbow. Weathers is still i've, but his condition is CT t. ical. Cooper is in jail. The trou le grew out of Weathers' attentioi to Cool er's wife. A
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Coming to Monticello.
Three Months Service Free.
Dr. William Lee Distinguished Throat and Lung Surgeon and
 Eye and Ear Expert,

Who has enjoyed such wonder ful success in Boston, New York and the west, will be at the Hall House, Monticello. Ark. on Mon, December I4th, one day only and Collins, Dec. IS, one day only and every four weeks thereafter All invalids who consult these eminent specialists on this date.will receive three months service free.
 Their long experience in the, lar gest hospitals of the world enable them to successfully treat all chron- ic diseases such as bronchitis, asth- ma and consumption. rheumatism sleeplessness, brain and nervous ex haustion, paralysis, neuralgia, :, headache. fits. St. Vitus dance, cancer, tumors, skin diseases, in cluding freckles, pimples, ulcers, salt rheum, etc. also heart, liver, stomach and kidney diseases; ner. vous debility, confusion of ideas. aversion to society. loss of memory and energy, etc. Diseases of the eye and ear are quickly and perma- nently cured by an original and never failing treatment. Cures guaranteed when others have fail ed, but they will.not accept incur able cases. They will examine you thoroughly free of charge and il incurable will frankly and kindly tell you.
 Take one candid thought before 1t is too late. A week or month may place your case beyond reach of hope.
 Remember 1t costs nothing tc consult these eminent specialists and therefore the most humble IF circumstances can avail themselves of their vast experience. Catarrh and catarrhal deafness is positively and permanently cured by their new method.
 The doctors give special atten. ton to the disease of ladies. Their cures are unequaled in the history of science.
 These eminent Specialists, Phy- sicians and Surgeons cure all chron- hf diseases, rectal ulcers, piles, tu. nors, Haemtocele Fissure without pan or use of knife. A lady in ate dance.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
S0r0sis.

The Sorosis Club met with Miss es Erwin Jan. Sth, the meeting having been postponed from Jan. 9th on account of bad weather. The attendance was good; ard after the business had been trans acted short but interesting pro- gramme was rendered, and the Club adjourned to meet with Miss Finn Jan. 2oth.
 From present indications very pleasant and profitable year is ex- pected.
 Reporter.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
vii. Fnap sh ots.

Pleasant Waiter weather so far.
 The roads were a little slushy last week from the rain Wednes- day.
 Quite a good deal of changing homes and moving about now in this part of the country.
 As one indication of the pres ent prosperity of the country, more real estate than usual has changed hands this winter.
 The good price of cotton is stimulating quite q number of persons to try farming thislyear. and consequently farm lands are in demand; but let Us all be care ful and not raise cotton to the neglect of the cereal crops. Let US raise plenty of hog and hominy. "
 The families of 4. J. Wright, Red Thomas and Mrs. A. E. Col lins moved from this place last week for the Indian Territory. ,The two former, with Mir. Ira Moore, of Cleveland county, toes into business in the town Q. Hugo.
 fir. w. M.'Miller, one of the lea ling business men of Wilmar, rett rned last week from Idayille. Tenn, with a Bride. Mrs. Mil Ter WIS a Miss Myrtle Boilck, a very s5timable lady. Mir. and Mrs. Miller were married by Rev. D. T. l. Boyce, of Iday;!!e.
 Dr. E. Morris, of Hot Springs and Mis- Virgie Thurman, of Lacy, wt -emarried the 2nd inst, at the ho, ne of Mir. /. T. Morris, in Allis, b. Rev. J. w. Simms.
 Mir. ArmDur Hart and Bride, Eausaw, Ak. spent few days last week wth his parents, Mir. and Mrs. DaD. Hart, of the Will. mar neighboihood.
 At the servi.e the first Sab- bath night oftnis month in the Baptist Churcl in Wilmar, Rev. ]. w. simms, tn pastor, ordain- ed to the go pei ministry, Messrs. Joe Danils and Clark Sims. These are ble and conse. erated young men, and no doubt will be strong mn in their Church in the futur.
 Rev. T. ". Hays,A9. E., of this Circuit. preached tw able ser mons, one Friday nigst and the other Sabbath night fr. Hayes was holding Quarterlg Confer ence. at the Andrs~s Chape Church, Saturday and Sabbath '. was his first visit and ac quaintanee with many of th' people over this part of hi, work.
 Last Sabbath was Rev. I. w MeCain's first appointment fol this year, at the Saline A. K. P Church, and that day he preach ed an able New Year sermon. Al the close of his service, Mir. Me. Cain announced that Rev. A Smith, of Russellville, would preach at Saline on the Att sab bath of this month
 X. Y. Z. Wi1n1ar r ,i, 1Oth 1Q0d
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