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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25
LEApERsTTEs.
LOCAL happenings Of City and Terri.
tory Briefly Told.

LOCAL happenings Of City and Terri.
tory Briefly Told.
Checotah mas let tine contract for n
$4,000 school building
The Democratic primaries at Chick
asha will be held TUESDAY, March q
Dr. w Abegaathy Of, Mountain View,
died at Los Angeles. Calf last Tues
day
The Choctaw Livestock association
has moved It's headquarters from Le-
high to Atoke.
a new are bell for the Pauls Valley
ire department has arrived and is
ready for duty.
Woods county g IS by So miles ana
contains 2.5s4 square miles. or ll,lc>
farms OF 100 acres each.
Oklahoma already mas more ruras
routes an6 mere eur@@ telephone iines
than some Of ehe older states.
The county teachers association Of
Custer county adjourned last Saturday
On account % the cod weaiaeu
The arst baby oocn ,r lno new town
OF skiatooS was christenea Frieay. Its
aame will be "sklatook Cutler"
Atoka has been in darkness for the
past week. OWING TO the boiler at the
electric plant being out Of order
kn Ohio lumber company is figuring
with Muskogee people on establishing
a woodenwaro plant there to cost
100000
The Muskoeee chies OF police viii
keep a policeman in the lobby Of the
office 20 ieep ont loafers during th,
busy hours
Rufus Turner shot and killed Char
ley landrum Friday near Chelsea
Both men were farmers and had qua
relied about a cr0P
The town council OF Mil Greek has
granted J d. Rerley and John Il
Chitwood a franchise s5r a telephone
7 exchange at that place
IN order that the people OF Shaw
nee might get a new opera house they
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

TO CURE a ccLp ~ ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo QuiniEe TAB
let's All druggists refund the a3oney
e e Fails to cure f. W. Groves sig
aature IS Of each box. 25c
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

Oklahoma has dne climate but THO
anti-horse thief association and the
sherins are making &c a very undesir-
able place for horse thieves to live
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

Some one broke into Ike SlcHenrys
cod storage and stole several cases Of
peer People generally symDaiiIizc
with q man who steals something 90
est when hungry; but with the
amount Of moisture that has visited
this section of late. we can not find
reasonable excuse for a man who
lets his appetite for drink lure him
INTO crime q caught he should &c
the hll limit OF inc iaw The tnief o-
thieves entered by breaking in o.
door some time between Saturday aua
,his morning No clue to the guilty
mas been discovered-Alv Pioneer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

bought and paid for LOCO tickets fo
The opening performance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

The people Of Shawnee will know
that President Roosevelt expressed
his feelings when no said he wou'd
like to come TO that town. He would
like 20 visit sysFy town IN Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

The Weatherford democrat telie
about g horse being stolen erom pas
sure near that town last Saturday
This will cause a gooc many peonie 60
ask Il they Aaye pasture Tor stock ia
Custer county at this time Of 2he year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

IN order that the people OF Shaw
nee might get a new opera house they
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

The town council Of Mil Creek has
granted D d. Rerley and John r.
Chitwood a franchise s5r a telephone
exchange at that place
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

Rufus Turner shot and killed Char
ley f.andrum Friday near Chelsea
Both men were farmers and had qua
relied about a croP.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-25

The Muskoeee ohies OF police viii
keep policeman in the lobby Of the
office 20 keep ont loafers during III,
busy hours.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
Proclamation bu the Governor
$3.50 Reward
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
STATE OF / OIrISIANA

Whereas, official information has
been communicated TO me that some
time during the night of May 30th,
1905. n crowd Of men. whose names
are at this time unknown, did, at
Selma, In the parish of Grant, Louisi-
ana. unlnwfully fire into the quarters
occupied Ivy iaborers in the employ Of
the Grant Land & Lumber Co, which
company controls and operates ex-
tensive saw mill enterprises in the
aforesaid parish of Grant, and
Whereas, it appears that at the
time OF the said shooting the laborers
aforesaid were In peaceful pursuit Ut
the occupations.fo which they had
been employed and t0which they had
been assigned hy the Grant Land &
Lumber Company, and had done
nothing to Justify or excuse the as
'sault upon them. and
Whereas, 1T appears thatsaid shoot
Ing Was an attempt at intimidation
and to drive away said laborers from
theemploy OF said company and from
the country.
Now, therefore, l, Newton Grain
Blanchard, Governor of the State OF
Louisiana. do issue this, my procla-
nation, calling on the law abiding
citizens OF Grant parish to assist the
authorities in bringing to Justice the
parties who participated In the I'M
lawfui acts aforesaid.
And by virtue Of the authority In
me vested by law do hereby offer n
reward AS follows. to-wit:
The State of Louisiana Will pay
Two. Hundred and Fifty Dollars
$3.50 0) for the Identification. arrest
and conviction of the men who COM
posed the crowd that fired ON the la
borers In the employ of the Grant
Land aud Lumber Company. ut Sell
ma. La, on the night OF May 39th,
1905. or who fired into or at the quar-
tiers occupied by them.
Or the State will pay One Hundred
Dollars Sl00. 00) for the identification.
arrest and conviction Of any one OF
said crowd.
This offer Of reward to remain In
full force and effect for II period OF six
mouths from this date.
Given under my sigma ture and the
seal of the State of Louisiana, at the
City of Baton Rouge, this 9th day Of
June, A. ID. 1905.
NEWTON G. BLANCHARD,
Governor of Louisiana.
BY the Governor:
= EUGENE j. M'GIVNEY,
NS Asst. Secretary of State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
In Memory

OF Lem Deem, who died July II,
1905, aged 1S years and 3 DAYS.
She was the second daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. r. l.. Deem, and joined the
Baptist church July 13, 1904. After
two weeks OF intense suffering her
spirit passed to the God who gave it.
Lena was a general favorite in the
home, in school and everywhere. She
had a loving disposition, always
a pleasant word and bright smile
for every one, and never murmured
during her illness. She bore her SUI
fering SO patiently, and was SO
thoughtful OF mother and father and
her friends, who We're not few, but, OIL
how it made our hearts ache, as we
stood around the bedside ofourfriend,
to think we could not relieve her.
But the Lord had need of this precious
jewel, and we must bow in submission
to Him who doeth all things well.
Dear fnther and mother, He would
not havesnatched your idol from you
if He had not had reason that
would satisfy you if you knew; but,
not to-day. Then, be content, sad
hearts, Gods plans, like lilies pure
and white, unfold. We must not tear
the close-shut leaves apart. Time
will reveal the calaxyes OF gold. She
told her sister only a few hours before
the summons came to put on her
white dress, as she had to go home.
Then away with the idea that your
precious jewel should be taken only
through mans mistake. No, mol
God wanted her there where his own
meet. She had grown too fair, she
had grown too sweet for this old
earth of ours.
Dear brothers, sisters. schoolmates
and friends, let us all live SO we may
meet her some sweet day. And now,
farewell, sweet Lena, until we meet
again. A FRIEND.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
Timber Land Notice.
United States Land Office.
New Orleans, Louisiana,

New orleans, LOUISIANA,
June 13, 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that i'm CON-
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress. Of June 81, 1878, enti-
tied AN act for the sale of timber
lands in the State of California. Ore
gon. Nevada and Washington Terri
tory" as extended to all the public
lands states by act of August 4, 1892,
MATHEW 4. SWAFFORD.
Of Colfax. parish OF Grant. La. has
this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No. 81 for the purchase of
the NE x of SW 4, Sec. "a. TIP IN, X
3 W.. La. Mer.. and will offer proof to
show that the lands sought is more
valuable for it's timber or stone. than
for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tabiish his claim to said land before
James j. O'Quinn. Clerk OF District
Court. at Colfax, La. on Wednesday,
Aug. Both. A. ID. 1905. He names M
witnesses X. f. Mcknight, q. II. Nc
Knight, j. III. Swafford. of Coifax,
and G. G. Jones, OF Black Greek, La.
Any AMI all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office. on or before the said 30th day
Of August, 1905.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
June IL. Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
Proclamation Of El6Ctlon.

Nouce IA hereby gwen. that 81 virtue OF the au-
thority yested in MS by Law, and upon the petit
ton Of more than twenty freeh0lders and cleo
tors of the town Of Coffax. Louisiana, and in
pursuance to an ordinances passed in compliance
with said petition passed on the 18th day Of July
A. d. 100, and approved b. the Mayor on the
same date. An election is hereby ordered and the
same will be held in the town Of Colfax. Grant
parish, State Of Louisiana. on Tuesday the I'd
day Of August, 1876. at the polling booth in tbs
police jury room in the court house located in
said town. TO take the census Of the opinion OF
the qualified electors of the town Of Coffnx on
the matter Of adopting or rejecting the provi-
sions Of Act No. l96'0f the Acts1oz tho General
Assembly Of the State Of L0uisaana for the year
1888 rs . char or for the town of Colfax, u0der
which the satd town may hereafter Be- governed.
Printed ballots shall be furnished 70 fhe com-
miseioners of election ct said election on which
shall be printed "For the provisions OF Act No.
y, rs q IS l g 's ssS shs p,esss. q Act
of adopting the provisionSof the said acf for the
government of the town Of COlfax mill vote
therefor BY erasing the line beginning With the
word "AgAsnet," and those Votes who are IN "a
yor Of rejecting the provisions Of TIM ssId act
for the government of the town shall vote against
the zane 3! Grazing the line besiuins With ~
The following are hereby appointed comsnis-
sioDerS OF elscfion: Messrs. II n. Evans. B. q.
woodruff J. u. Mcknight, and Z. 4. Jefsr CLERK
J. P. LEWIS, Mayor,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
Ward Six to the Front.
Ward Six, July 10, 1905.

w oao ApAA, Jul ~, 1OOO.
It was this scribe's pleasure last
Sunday to witness the quarterly exer.
cises of the Sunday school at Lake
school house. This Sunday school
was organized the first Sunday in
May, last, by Rev. Reuben Chelette,
with IL number of children, the great
err number of whom had never before
seen the working OF u Sunday School,
and did not even know the letters OF
the alphabet; but, by dint OF patience
and perseverance ON the part OF Rev.
Chelette, the children were interested
in the work, and the exercises of last
Sunday proved that they have been
greatly benefited. 1t was indeed a
pleasure to listen to the recital of
scriptural verses, repeating the Lords
prayer by the little tots in concert,
and the various readings by different
members of the school. The school
has now membership of 40.
At this same school house, which
is new one and located between Villas
and the D'Artigo, Miss Gussie Faunt-
leroy, of CoIfax, is teaching a public
school, and, am, told, has a good at
tendance, and her pupils and patrons
hold her in high esteem.
Mr.. Geo. w. Payne has the contract
for repairing and painting the Sum-
merfield school house, and when he
gets through with the building the
children of this school will have nice
and comfortable house in which to
study. The school board at it's last
sitting ordered patentseats aud desks
for this house, and with other con-
templated improvements completed,
we feel that ne are on the upgrade in
matters.
We expect our last teacher, Miss
Pearl N. CorcOran, to be with Us the
first of September to take charge of
the school again. She is indeed the
"Pearl of great price" when it comes
to teaching the young idea how to
shoot" and is universally beloved
here by patron and pupil, and will be
welcomed back.
FIFTY-FIvE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22

A Short Sermon.


TO all who feel concerhed:-Uncle
Josh gives the little boys an account
OF a deplorable accident at Rochelle.
IN which a lad was killed by train.
he says let fathers advise their boys.
~ Is WONDER II q Iatner does nor al
wise MS boys aiong tnese lines, put
tnat Is not enough ana law never
makes q goou ooy' 1 peg 70 say. iet
men stop catcning on tralnss ana let
every gooo man ADVISE any and all
boys. even II strangers, anc let our
newspapers talK gentry ana 1Or the
good OF boys, ana stop blowing up
these aoominaoie base bail gumes,
which are growmgevHs and are lead
ing more people astray than the How
ara lottery did. Some boys have no
father, others have no mother. ana
are In worse condition than the
Iatneriess. they nave no way TO stay
at home, no mother to care for them.
But no mother or father can control
boys against customs ana practices
wnicn are wInked at oy the pubic:
NO man OF woman wants the Ill VIII
even OF the worst boys. But they
are very near ana GEAR 10 some moth
er or father, ana II all good people,
or those who pass for good people,
would ADVISE every Doy they can get
TO, and he bold TO speak against the
wrong wherever shey see 1t, much
goOd wouiu ne dome. Th0ughtiess
boys DO not reanse or appreciate che
acHes ana uneassness OF 1athers
or motner,s neart when out Of their
sight. twnen papers advocate the
hNx ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22

The Louisiana State University.
1t is always gra tifyine to he BILE to
endorse home institutions not simply
on account of patriotic duty but be-
cause of the real worth of the institu-
tious themselves. 1t is very pleasant
to feel that your own State institu-
tions are the equals OF those ofneigh-
boring States. And this is the way
we feel about the State University at
Baton Rouge. We feel that it is the
equal OF any State University in the
South. and we are proud to call its
advantages To the attention of our
READERS who have sons to educate.
1t has ten courses of study.
each specially designed to train young
men to do something. Hyourson in
tends to be a farmer, planter, orstock-
man, send him to l.. s. u. to take the
Agricultural or the Sugar Course; if
he wants to be mechanic, architect,
Or engineer, let him take the Mechun-
ical Engineering, the Civil Engineer
ing, or the Electrical Engineering
Course; if his tastes lead him to sci
entific pursuits, he has the Latin
Science and the General Science Cours-
es to chose between; and If he has a
special aptitude for business, thecom-
mercial Course is the thing for him;
if he wishes to be Physician, let him
take the Pre-medical Course; and f.
'nallv, if he feels called to he a lawyer,
preacher. teacher, or editor he viii
find exactly the training he needs in
the Literary Course. The Louisiana
State University is prominently the
school for louisiana boys, and for
all other boys who want to get full
face;value for every dollar of their
money.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
coLFAz, GRANT PARISH La. SATURDAY. JULY ~ 1905.


During the last ten days terrible
and unusually fatal hot spell of wealth
er has prevailed in New York. and the
deaths reported from heat have aver
aged from twelve to twenty day in
that city. This state of affairs, which
prevails in several northern cities, is
in marked contrast with. the condi-
tions in Louisiana, not ii single pros
tration from heat being reported from
this State. Indeed, the Immunity
of the city of New Orleans from sun
stroke, aud the comfortable temper
allure of it's summer is attracting a
great deal OF attention.. The holding
Of the Knights Templar convention
in that city from the 7th to 10th of
August few years ago, and several
similar Observation-Disclosures of note,
have gone far to dispel the Illusions
in the Northern mind about heat in
Louisiana during the summer
months. The splendid and comfort
able even temperature enjoyed, by
the people Of Louisiana during the
summer, are matters that should be
especially emphasized by it's press and
people in recounting the attractions
OF the State to prospective settlers.
The experience OF the thousands of
persons that have settled in Louisi-
ana, rs to climate and health, is to
he our most potentfactor in develop
ment. The fertility of the soil, and
our wide diversity of products speak
for themselves, and are undisputed,
but the matter of health and climate
is hard to be appreciated by north
erners.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
Costly knowledge.

The Little Rock Times says that,
after spending thousands of dollars
to pave two streets with asphalt, the
citizens of Little Rock have made the
discovery that ON asphalt paved
street Will not hold up anything
heavier than rubber-tired buggy.
Practical experience of that kind
comes high, and we shall await the
verdict of ShrevePortand Alexandria
in this matter with interest, These
cities have been prone to boast of the
many miles of asphalt laid within
their limits during the last year or
two, and it will not be long before
they will be able to give valuable tes-
timony as to the lasting quality OF
asphalt streets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
STATE OF OH1o, Cry OF TOLEDO, !
T,Is<,As C0YyN.rv

STATE OF OH1o, Cry OF TOLEDO,
Lucas CoUNrY.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner Of the firm of F. J. Che
ney & Co. doing business in the City of
Toledo. Comfy and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of One
Hundred Dollars for each and every case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this 9th day Of Decem-
Der, A. d. 1885. A. W. GLEASON,
fSeal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure istaken internally
and acts directly on the mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials
free. F. F. CHENEY 4 CO,
Toledo, OHIO.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22

Through y private source we learn
that the postoffice at Dry Prong was
entered some time last Sunday night
and robbed of $50 in money. Moth
ing else was taken from the building.
Entrance was gained to to the post
Office by boring a hole in the floor
with an auger, and then cutting out
q section OF the floor. Mrs. Julia
Willett is the postmistress at that
place, and we understand that she
suspects two men who have been
working in that section on the rail-
road. As yet no arrests have been
made, but from the clue in possession
of the authorities it is probable that
an arrest will be effected soon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22

Mr.. Samuel T. Sharp, Of Montgom-
cry, sends US a note recovered from a
sealed bottle floating in Red river,
dated March -. 1905, at Atoka, Indi-
an Territory. The party starting the
bottle on its way to the sea, asks In
wretched rhyme to be allowed to
pass. because he says.
II am after that large shad
For wish to take IL to- dad.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
IN MEMORIAM.
Montgomery Lodge No. 1853.

+. Il A. Ri.
To the members of MONTGOMERY
Lodge No. 1853, brethren, family
and friends
Our attention has frequently been
called to the important truths that
the young may die, the old must die,
and as day succeeds day the lesson
taught US becomes more accentua ted
-one by one we pass to that bourn
from whence no traveller ever returns.
And SO in the fullness of years our
Brother Christopher Columbus Dunn
has answered the call and left us sor-
rowing for his loss. Therefore we
submit the following brief account of
the principal events Of his life, and of
fer few remarks in reference to the
closing days of bis life. He was born
near Brookhaven, Miss, Lawrence
Co.. March 81, 1881, consequently
was IA years, B months and 8 days
old. When about Is years old he
moved with his parents to Union par
ish, La, and grew to manhood's es-
tate there. AT the age of 81 years he
came to Montgomery and engaged in
business with Cole & Townsend. La
ter was one of the firm of Dunn & Nc
Cain, until about 1880, when he en-
gagged in farming He was member
of the legislature in 1884 from Grant
parish and served honorahly. He
was three times married. his first wife
being Miss Smith, and to this union
the all-wise saw fit to bless the home
with only one child, DR.. Milton A.
Dunn, OF Colfax. The second marri-
age was to a Miss Cole, and to this
union two children were born, DR..
John Dunn and j. Edward Dunn.
The third marriage was to Miss Be-
atrice Mccain, of n noted family in
our parish, and of this union were
born Mrs. j. w. Swetman, deceased,
Miss Emma, deceased, Rosa, deceased,
Mrs. Eunice Shackelford, Misses Edith
and Gladys, Will FL. and Richard
Madison Dunn. Bro. Dunn was
charter member of Montgomery
Lodge No. 1913, +. A. NJ, which was
chartered in 1861, and, whereas it
has pleased the great Grand Master
of Heaven and Earth to remove from
our midst our worthy brother, Col.
e. Dunn, who died at his
home on Red river, four miles north
of Montgomery, on the 9Th instant,
and whereas Bro. Dunn was a good
and highly esteemed citizen and neigh
Dor and Mason, therefore be it
Resolved by Montgomery Lodge
No. 1913, F. & A. NJ: First, that the
has lost good and zeal
Gus member, the country a good citi-
zen, one honest and always ready to
protect and promote the interest and
integrity OF his neighbor and brother.
Second, that these resolutions be
spread on the minutes OF this Lodge,
a copy sent to the Colfax Chronicle,
Peoples Demands and Verda vernac1
ular for publication, and the secre-
tary OF the Lodge instructed to fur
nish copy to the family of the de-
ceased brother.
fC.. HI. TEAL,
Committee H. v. MCCAIN,
Il. w. Horn.
La. July 30. 1908.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
SHERrFF SALE.


puriku, IOuISlauAs
d. F. Williamson, vs.. Edw. Millerick.
BY virtue OF n writ of seizure and
sale issued out Of the above court in
the above entitled suit and to me ili-
rected, | have seized and will offerfor
sale at the front door of the court
house in Colfax. L.. between the
hours prescribed by law for judicial
sales ON
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1905,
the following described property
seized as the defendants property
viz:
Two acres In Sc x OF sc Y sec 8 TIP s
n, r. l east in suburbs Of Pollock
being wat Is known as the John Il.
'GOssman place orland formerly own
ed by AlyH Brannon.
Terms Of sale Cash, subject to APP
praisenent. NJ. 4. SWAFFORD,
June 16. 1905. Sheriff.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
Notice Of Final Proof.
Land Once ct New Orleans. La

July 3. 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
named settler has filed notice
OF his Intention to make final proof
in support of his elnim, and that said
proof viii be made before Jas. j..
O'Quinn. Clerk OF Court, at COifax.
La, on Aug. 50. 1905. viz:
JOHN III. MONTGOMERY.
H. e. 2f.6l1 for the NV Y OF SW Y,
Sec. III. TIP 6 N. X Nv, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence mp-
on and cultivation OF said land, VIZ
w. l.. Johnson. j. r. Wilson, T.. j.
Walker and II. II. Howard. all OF
Pollock Lit.
WAITER L. COHEN.
July 8. Register.