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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Gen. F. T. Nichols has been reap
pointed by Gov. Heard as a member
of the SupremeCourt. This is deserv-
ed honor to a great and good man..
Nothing Louisiana can do for this
grand old patriot is anything beyond
his merits. The State constitution
forbids Gen. Nichols being Chief JUS
tice tosucceed himself, so he win have
to stand next to Judge Breaux, who
becomes Supreme Judge.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

There was big sensation in Leesville,
Ind, when w. H. Brown of that place,
who was expected to die, had bis life
saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. He writes: II endured
insufferable agonies from asthma, but
your New Discovery gave me immediate
relief and soon thereafter effected COM
plete cure" Similar cures of consump-
tion, pneumonia, bronchitis and grip are
numerous. It's the peerless remedy for
all throat and lung troubles. Price SOC.
aud 81. Guaranteed BY Crescent Drug
Store, Colfax; Bush q Ran lolph, Fair
mount. Trial bottles free.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

DR.. Bergin, Pana, Ills, writes: II have
used Ballard's Snow Llniment; always
recommended it to my friends, a am
confident there is no better made. 1t is
a dandy for burus' Those who live on
farms are especially liable to many acci-
dental cuts, burns, bruises, which heal
rapidly when Billiards. Snow Liniment
is applied. 1t should always be kept in
the house for cases of emergency" 25c,
50c, and 81 bottle. Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the salves you ever
heard of, Bncklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures burns
sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin
eruptions and piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by Cres.
cent drng store, Colfax; Bush & Ran.
dolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

The rapid change of sentiment of
the Democratic cohorts to Judge A. B.
Parker, of New York, seems to point
to him as the logical Presidential can
didate. In the last Few days the crys-
talizing of his popularity has been so
great that many well informed lead
ers regard his nomination as almost
assured,
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Mrs. G. Peterson. 625 Lake ST., Topeka,
Kansas, says: "Of all cough remedies
Ballard's Horehound Syrup is my favor
tie; tt has done and will do all that is
claimed for tito speedily cure all coughs
aud colds-and it is SO sweet and pleas
ant to the TASTE" 25c, Soc, 81 bottle.
Sold by Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

The police jury held session for two
days in the first part of this week,
hut owing to their clerk going to New
Orleans to attend the Good Roads
Convention, on the 9th and 7th inst,
We have been unable to get the pro-
ceedings for publication.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Gen. Behan, the Republican candi-
date for governor, accompanied by
one or two OF his campaigners, arriv-
ed in Colfax last Tuesday, as adver-
tised, but owing to the inclemency of
the weather, ard possibly to the gen.
eral chilliness OF the political atmos-
phere, the night speaking at the court
house was called of.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Mr.. B. F. Lewis, OF Sand Spur, has
the contract to clear the right of way
for the drainage canal from Chatlin's
Lake to Three Prong Lake, in Rap
ides parish, and has been at work on
it for the past week with a force of
25 men.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
March ~, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the efollowing-nam-
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register ard
Receiver, at Natchltoches, La, on May 5, 1904,
viz:
JOHN M. BULLOCKH
OF Verda, La. No. s,6s2 for the Sw u Sec. II, TIP
north, range west La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
George s. Fletcher, Jesse L. Fletcher, VIM. ].
Swor. Charles w. Williams, all of Verda, La.
mch26s j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
$50 REWARD.

/ will pay a reward of $50 for the
arrest and conviction OF the party or
parties who burned my cotton house
on the night of Nov. IA, 1908, and my
corn crib on the night Of March 10,
1904, situated on the Kateland plan
tation.. DENNIS BROWN.
l will be responsible for the above
amount. JNO. RANDOLPH.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Mr.. John C. Ryan, Who attended
circuit court in Colfax this week, in
formed US that he had lately sold a
farm in Rapides parish, near Alexan-
dria, consisting of 95 acres, to Mr..
Jos. Sterks for 800 per acre, cash.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
baIlard's Horehound syrup.

immediately relieves hoarse, croupY
cough. oppressed, rafting, rasping and
difficult breathing. Henry c. Stearns,
druggist, ShulIsburg, Wis, writes, May
20, 1901: Il have been selling Ballard 8
Horehound Syrup for two years, and
have never had a preparation that has
given better satisfaction. / notice that
when sell bottle they come back for
moro. / can honestly recommend it."
sc, SOC. 81. Sold By Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Treasurer,s Iseport.

VIM. LaCroix, parish treasurer, debt
or to Grant Parish School Fund for
quarter ending March 81, 1904:
GENERAL FUND.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
coLFAx & NORTHERN RAILROAD co.
l.. r.. q N. TINE TABLE.

The following blind sidings are flag stops for
trains Nos. and 2: Chalk Level, Harvey. Hun
ter, Ninock, Loggy Bayou. Hope. Crichton. Car
roll. Kenilworth, Crews, Raven Camp, Sheperd,
Tyrawley, Barrett.
Connections at Shreveport for all points in the
North. East aud West.
Wesolicit your freight shipments from Shreve-
port, Alexandria and New Orleans, and from all
points in the North, East, West. and Southeast.
For further information address
CLARENCE ELLERBE,
Gen. Freight Agent.
f.. G.. ID. MARSHALL.
Asst. Gen. Freight Agent.
p. McILVRIED.
Vice Prest q Gen. Mgr.
General Offices. Shreveport, La.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
VOL. XNVII.

RATES OF ADVERTISING.
First insertion charged double price.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
HON. GORDON LEE.

CHIoKAMAUGA, GA, April 25th, 1904.
EDS. JOURNAL:
| desire to express, through the col
ums of your paper, my sincere thanks
to each and all of my friends in your
county who gave me their support, and
took an interest in my behalf III the
Congressional campaign just ended, ard
to assure them that their kindness Will
always be remembered and appreciated.
For those who supported my oppo-
nent, have mona but the kindest feel
ing, for / recognize the fact that one of
the fundamental principles of our gov
eminent is that every man ought to
vote according to The dictates of his own
conscience.
If represent this district in the next
Congress, I shall use my best endeavor
to represent faithfully and impartially
the interests of all the people of my
country, my state, and my district.
Very truly,
GORDON LEE.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28

When she asks a man to write
to her.
When she shows too much anxi-
ETY. to have him call.
When she regards every man
she meets as a possible lover.
When she boasts of the pro-
posals she has had.
When she neglects the friends
she will need III later years for the
sake of one man.
When she fails to realize how
valuable and beloved a parsonage
a girl can make for herself as a
daughter and sister at home.
When she engages herself to a
man whose only virtue is his atfec-
ton for her.
When she forgives in a fiance
what she would not forgive in q
husband.
When she demands incessant
flattery and love-making from her
tiance.
When she marries with out hay
ing learned to cook, keep house,
nurse sick person, or dress on
an allowance.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
RUN DOWN, TIRED.
Nine enths of the Marietta People
are in this Condition.

are in this Condition.
Our local Druggists, G. NJ. Crosby &
Co., say "Vinol is what every man wo-
wan and child needs at this season of
the year.
Many people right in this vicinity
are all run down, no strength, hardly
able TO drag abo1t Don't know what
alls them. In ninety-nine cases out of
a hundred it is simply rundown condi-
ton of the system-in other words,
general debility.
Our Vinol is the one great tonic re-
constructor which they need. 1t will
create strength, tone up the digestive
organs, cure all stomach troubles, create
a healthy appetite, make rich, red blood
and strengthen every organ in the body
to do its work 1t will drive away every
feeling of lassitude, heaviness and de-
preston and infuse new life and energy
Vinol is not patent medicine, con-
tains no injurious drugs, but is the
most delicious and valuable prepara-
ton of cod liver oil known to medicine.
without drop OF oil to retard its work
Mr. Andrew Jackson Of Springfield.
o., writes: Every spring for years 1
have found myself in wornout run
down condition, with no appetite, and
before commencing the use of Vinol
was practically dead man on my feet.
| tried this wonderful remedy, and am
satisfied that it has done for me what
doctors have failed to do in all these
years. l am well and strong, and my
entire system is full of vitality. AS a
tonic for rundown, tired ,debilitated
system Vinol stands at the head"
We wish every man, woman and
child in Marietta who is in this condi-
ton would try Vinol and prove what it
will do. q. M. Crosby & Co.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
AXE YOU A DYSPEPTIC?

If you are dyspeptic you owe it to
yourself and your friends to get we'll.
Dyspepsia annoys thedyspeptic's friends
because his disease sours his DISPOSE
ton as we'll as his stomach. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will not only cure dys-
pepsia, indigestion and sour stomach,
but this pelatable, reconstructive tonic
digestant strengthens the whole diges-
tive apparatus, and sweetens the life as
we'll as the stomach. When you take
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure the food you
eat is enjoyed, 1t is digested, assimi-
lated and its nutrient properties APP
propriated by the blood and tissues
Health IS the result. Sold by @. Nj.
Crosby & Co.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
"CuBA on WHEELS. y
ATLANTA, GA, April Is, 100.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 25, 1904.
Ed. Journal Marietta, GA.
Dear Sir:-Regarding the nom
arrival of "Cuba on Wheels" in
Marietta tomorrow, will you kind
ly announce to your readers III this
weeks issue that we will arrive on
Friday and exhibit Friday and
Saturday. The delay being due
to the fact that we have been re-
quested by hundreds of Atlanta
citizens, as well as the state agri-
cultural department, to remain in
Atlanta this week, but we have
decided to "divide the time" re-
manning here until Thursday, and
coming to your city for Friday and
Saturday.
Yours very truly,
W. FL. RAMsEUR,
Gen'l. Manager.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
MeSsrs. w. A. Sans & Co.

Dear SlrS =
Over fifty years ago, our
firm began selling paint throughout the
South: sales have continued uninter-
ruptedly and ten times greater than
any other brand of paint.
Read the following:
Have used the L. & M. paint
twenty years houses painted with il
eight years ago show better to day than
houses painted With other paints with
in two years. ,"
A. B. Edgell Alachua, Fla.
Have used all brands of paint,
L. Il NJ paint stands better, and wears
longer than any other paint I have ever
used in my ten years experience.
Ii. f. Smith, Painter, Concord, N. G..
Il painted Frakenburg Block with
l.. & NJ. paint: stands out as though
vanished. Actual cost less than 81 20
per gallon"
w. B. Barr, Charleston, w. Va.
Il painted our old homestead with
L. & M. paint twenty-six years ago.
Not painted since; looks better than
houses painted in the fast four years
with other paint"
H. S. ScOfield, Harris Springs, S. @.
Used the l.. & NJ. Paint for sixteen
years. Painted three houses with it
fifteen years ago they have not needed
painting SINCE"
J. E Webb, Hickory, N. G.
This Celebrated Paint is sold by
MEssRs w, A. SANS & Co.
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MARIETTA, GA. APRIL 2S, 1904.
Local News.

Mr.. w. H. HUMPHREYS right hand is
being carried IN sling as the result of
rheumatism His hand is badly swol
len and he suffers n good deal,
The money spent for elections would
pay all the church debts of the city,
the preachers salaries, and place big
sum to the credit of the poor Where
your heart is. there your treasure is
also.
Plenty of people in prison. yet they
are ont in free air. A man who is
slave to bad habit, or an unkindly
treated wife. or a man so engaged in
any business that has no time for any
thing else is in a Jail that has no walls
but nevertheless is pitiable prisoner.
Many people are in dungeons and do
not know it,
Hon. Gordon Lee won the nomination
for Congress ia the 7th District, carry
ing the following counties by the
stated majorities: Chattooga, 207
Catoosa, As; Dade, 32S; Paulding, 81;
Gordon, l20; Polk, 74; Walker, LOB;
Floyd, Si3. Hon. G. Il. Hutchens car
ried Murray 10y 91 Whitfield by 81;
Harralson by 2l3; Cobb by 81, and
Barlow 10y 900. Hutchens made sur
prisingly brilliant race.
The putting in of pine cross beams in
the new buildings on the square called
up the statement that they were equally
as good if not better than steel. 1t
will surprise many persons to hear that
pine wood weight for weight, is strong
er than steel in both transverse and
tensile strength. This has been deter
mined 10y calculation, and confirmed by
experiment. 1t is regarded as doubt
full if any metal could be made into a.
hollow rod equaling a bamboo rod in
stiffness without exceeding it in weight.
In structures of wood the weakness is
always at the joints
Mr.. Bud Fowler is tearing down
the old historic "Buiock barn" lust
south of Woodstock, in Cobb county. or
at least portion of it, ana using some
OF the lumber contained therein in the
construction of handsome two-story
residence near 10y on beautiful site.
overlooking the A, X. q n. r. r.
Bullock s barn" was built by Gov. Bull
lock, while governor of Georgia in 1868
II and macy were the gay crowds and
enjoyable times had within its walls. by
those who gathered there from Atlanta.
Marietta and elsewhere to tip the light
fantastic toe" under the sweet strains
of stringed or corner music, as the guests
OF Gov. Bullock and others high in the
affairs of state, politics and society.
But, alas, time briagS its changes for
all things Canton Advance.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28

Mr.. John Yale writes us: 81
have been reading today the fol-
lowing words from the writings of
Bishop E. P. Kephart, and they
express my views fully. l will
give them to you, viz: AS to
dancing, card-playing aud theatre
going, l think it may be said, in
truth, that none Of them or all
OF them put together ever elevated
the morals of any one community,
society, or al individual life. But
too often the very opposite has
oeen the result. -
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
OUR CLUBBING OFFER.

We will send the Marietta Journal,
the Atlanta Semi Weekly Journal and
the Home and Farm, all three papers
for one year, for $1.75.
We will send the Marietta Journal,
the Atlanta Semi Weekly Journal and
the Southern Cultivator. all three pa
p4rs one year, for $i,75.
The Marietta Journal, the Atlanta
Semi Weekly Journal and wall map
of the states of Georgia and Alabama
the United States and the world for
$175.
The Marietta Journal is an eight page
paper of As columns and it makes the
clubbing offer very fine one.
The Marietta Journal and the Allan
ia Weekly constitution one year for
S1.75.
The Atlanta Daily News and the Ma
rietta Journal one year for $3.50.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
Sheriff's Sales for June.

Will be sold before the Court House
door in the city of Marietta, Cobb coun-
ty, Ca, on the first Tuesday in June
1904, during the legal hours of sale, the
following property to-wit:
One-seventh undivided interest of lots
Of land Nos. So and 75S in the 18th dis
trict and I'd section of Cobb county, Ga.
Levied on as the property of G. NJ Flem-
ing, to satisfy Justice Court fila issued
from S9Sth district, CT. NJ. of Cobb eoun-
ty, Ga. in favor of II. Meinert VS.. 6. NJ.
Fleming, maker, and Mrs. E. j Brown
and w, r. Power, endorsers. Said fila
now controlled by Mrs. E. ]. Brown.
Notice given to tenant in possession
This 14th day of April. 1904
w. j FREY, Sheriff.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
A man whose only reason fo

A man whose only reason for
opposing another is personal
spleen, has a poor cause. The
people will not oppose man
simply because another has a
deep-seated personal spite against
him. If a man is unfit for pub
lie position, show the people that
he is by reason, argument and
logic, and show that you respect
the feelings of the public. It's a
poor cause that must be inflated
by any other method than this
Tampa Herald.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
HON. q. Il. HUTCnENS.

TALLAroosA, GA. April 25th, 1904,
Editors Journal, Marietta, Ca. ID.
Gentlemen II desire through the
columns of your paper to thank
the friends, especially of Cobb
county, who SO kindly and so
heartily gave me their support in
my race for Congress.
My heart goes out in gratitude
to them, and / shall ever seek TO
show them how substantially |
love them
For those who opposed me |
have no uukind word, they had a
right to vote as they pleased, and
| 10 not blame them for exercising
this privilege
All offices belong to the people
and no individual has the right to
say who shall hold those offices.
Every vote cast for me is priced
as q precious jewel, whose spark
ling light brightens my pathway
and directs the travel of nv
thought to loyal friends and true
hearts; and l shall try to live so
as to merit their confidence in the
future
May God bless and prosper our
people; and l live in hope that
they will always walk IN the light
of HIS counsel.
Sincerely yours,
G. r. HUTCHENs.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
GEORGIA-Cohh conntv

To all whom it may concern: Mary
Turnbull, one next of kin, having in due
form applied to me for permanent letters
of administration on the estate of j II.
Ponder, late of said county, deceased,
this is to cite all and singular the cred
itOrs and next of kin of J. H. Ponder to
be and appear at my Office on the first
Monday in May next, and show cause,
if any they can, why permanent admin
istration should not be granted to her.
self or some fit and proper person on
H. Ponder's estate. Witness my official
signature of office This 4th day of
April 1904
JOHN AwTREY, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
THE CHRISTIAN churches

THE CHRISTIAN churches at Con-
stantinople, Turkey, Yokahomo, Japan
have long used the Longman & MARTINEZ
Paints for painting their churches.
Liberal contributions of L. & M.
Paint will be given for such purpose
wherever church is located.
f. M. Scotield, Harris Springs, S. G.,
writes, II painted our old homestead
with l.. q NJ. twenty-six years ago.
Not painted since; looks better than
houses painted in the last four years.
w, b. Barr, Charleston, w. Va,
writes, Painted Frankenburg Block
with l.. & NJ. shows better than anv
buildings here have ever done; stands
out as though vanished, and actual
cost of paint was less than $l.2O per
gallon. Wears and covers like COLA.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
w A. Sans & Co.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
GEORGIA-Cobb County


Whereas, T. NJ Evatt, administrator
of r. A. Evatt, late of said county, de-
ceased, represents to the court in his
petition, duly filed and entered on
record, that he has fully administered
said estate. This is, therefore, to cite
all persons concerned, kindred and cred
itors, to show cause, if any they can,
why said administrator should not be
discharged from his administration and
receive letters of dismission on the first
Monday in May, 1904 This April 4th,
1904. JOHN AWTREY, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
GOOD FOR CHILDREN.

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate
relief in all cases of Cough. Group and
LaGrippe because it does not pass i'm
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of trouble 1t
draws out the Inflammation, heals and
soothes and cures permanently by en-
abling the lungs to contribute pure
life giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen
to the blood and tissues. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take and it
is good alike for young and old. Sold
by G. NJ. Crosby & Co.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Saves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores. Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by J.W.
Legg & Co., Druggists.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
THE BEST FAMILY SALyE.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel gives instant
relief from Burns, cures Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Eczema, letter and all abrasions
of the skin. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve it is only necessary to see that
you get the genuine DeWitt's and a
cure is certain. There are many cheap
counterfeits on the market, all of which
are worthless, and quite few are dan
gerous, while DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is perfectly harmless and cures.
For sale by O. NJ Crosby & Co.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
SERIOUS STOMACH TROUBLE
CURED.

l was troubled with distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tab
lets cured me.-Mrs. T. Y. Williams,
Lains burg, Mich. These Tablets are
guaranteed to cure every case of stom-
ach trouble of this character For sale
by J. w. Lekg.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
GEORGIA-Cobb County.

The return of the appraisers setting
apart twelve months support to the
family of Thos. Thompson, deceased,
having been filed in my office, all persons
concerned are cited to show cause by the
2nd day of May, 1904, why said applica-
ton for twelve months support should
not be granted. This April 4th, 1904.
JOHN AWTREY. Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-28
GEORGIA-Cobb County.

Whereas, M. L. McCleskey, executor
of Rachel s. Knight, late of said county,
deceased, represents to the court in his
petition, duly filed and entered on
record, that he has fully administered
said estate. This is, therefore, to cite
all persons concerned, kindred and cred
itors, to show cause, if any they can,
why said administrator should not be
discharged from his administlatio ard
receive letters of dismission on the first
Monday in May 1904 This April 4th,
1904 john AwTREY. Ordinary.