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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
Miss Claudia McNeely entertained

Miss Claudia McNeely entertained
about a dozen couples Thursday
night at an observation party In
honor OF her guest, Miss Nina Gay.
Refreshments were served and the
guests we're pleasantly entertained
with riddle and observation contests,
prizes being awarded in both in
stances. Mr.. John Fauntleroy was
awarded silver handled whisk broom
as the gentIeman's prize in the riddle
contest, and Miss Raye Nye carried
off the ladies prize, a pretty Valien-
cennes lace collar. In the observa-
ton contest Miss Hattie Cameron
was presented with a beautiful fan as
the ladies' prize, and MIR. Morgan
Fauntleroy was presented with a
watch charm as the gentleman'sprize.
Other amusing games were INDUCED
in, and the guests departed at mid
night, all voting the event one OF the
most pleasa Mt of the season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

FAUNTLEROY-I the city OF
Monroe, La. at I1:35 a. m. on Mon
day. July "a, 1905, COrinne Dortch
Surgenor, born March H. 1870, below
ed wife of Conrad Eaton FauntlerOy,
departed this life aged 81 years, 4
months and days.
The deceased was the wife OF Rev.
T. X. Fauntleroy's Oldest son, and
Rev. Fauntleroy left Colfax In answer
to a telegram Monday evening, and
was present at the funeral Obsequies.
Her death wassudden. She had been
sick inst one week, and was doing
very well, when a rapid change for
the worst occurred, and she died on
Monday of heart failure. She was
buried on Tuesday from the First
Methodist church of Monroe, Rev. F,
N. Parker, d. d., officiating at ths
services
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

A large number of persons along
the Valley railroad took advantage OF
the excursion TO Alexandria last Sat
urday, and witnessed the maneuvers
of the State troops in camp at that
place. A trainload ofpassengersfrom
the Arkansas Southern railroad was
hooked on the Valley train at VIM
field, which swelled the crowd going
over the Valley to about 800 persons
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. T. L. Casey, the popular agent
for the Valley railroad, not only
stands well with the people OF Colfax,
on account of his uniform politeness
and urbanity. but he is in great favor
with the drummers also. The 7. p. A.,
Post G, makes it a point to note in
the Alexandria Town Talk that he il
"always agreeable and very accomo.
dating to the travelling men,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

For the benefit of those desiring to
attend the Ebenezer camp meeting,
the Valley railroad has authorized
reduced rates from all agency sta
tions on it's road, as follows: Aloha,
soc; Coliax, 75c; Meadhnd, 81. 30;
Alexandria, 100; Winfield, 81 go;
Alonzo, $1.35; Atlanta, $1.15; LOT
ton, DOC; Verda. soc. These tickets
are good for final return limit to and
including August 9th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

District Conference was announced
to begin in Alexandria on Thursday.
but owing to the,prevalence OF quar-
antine regulations it is thought the
attendance will be small.
LATER.-Since writing the above
Rev. T. X. Fauntleroy, who went
down to attend the conference, re-
turned home Friday morning, the
body having adjourned as the mem
bers feared being kept from home by
quarantine enforcement.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Attorney C. II. Mccain, accompa-
MED by Mr.. Ebbin Dyson, came down
from Montgomery last Wednesday
night and remained over until Thurs
day to hunt up some law on horse
racing. Mr.. Dyson and Mr.. Ethridge
pitted their horses againsteach other
several days ago for a purse OF 5000
but when the race was run, Mr.. Eth
ridges horse flew the track, and he
claims there was no race. AS Mr.
Dyson's horse went through all right
he claims the money, which is in thu
shareholders possession, and has en-
tered suit for it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

The Acmeville addition to the town
OF Colfax is needing a good deal OF
work ont about the railroad. The
two main streets leading north
should have one or two days work
ing with the road machine, the side
walks raised and the box bridges
across the streets fixed 80 that bug
gies and wagons will not have to
iump them,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. E. s. Murrell was a passenger on
the "Windy" train Wednesday night,
en- route home from a visit to the State
encampment at Alexandria. He in
formed us thu. IL postoffice has been
established at Verda to be known as
"New verda," and that he has been
appointed postmaster. He has filled
out his bond and returned it to the
postoffice department this week and
as soon as it is accepted he will take
charge of the office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
aant Her Double.

Il knew no one for four weeks when !
was sick with typhoid and kidney trou-
ble," writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, of Pitts
burg, Pa, land when got better, al.
though had one OF the best doctors
could get, was bent double, and had to
rest my hands on my knees when walk
ed. From this terrible affection was
rescued by Electric Bitters, which re-
stored my health and strength, and now
l can walk as straight as ever. They
are simply wonderful" Guaranteed to
cure stomach. liver and kidney disorders;
at Crescent drug store. price SOC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
Juue d 1yDj.

Land Office at New Orleans. La, /
June %, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof Will I've made before w. W. Whit
tington. Jr., U. S. Commissioner. at
Alexandria, La. between 8 a. III. and
D. m. on July 81. 1909. viz:
SIMMONS SHEFFIELD,
HI. F.. q. 6Ol for the Lot No. 8, Sec. .,
TIP. N. II E. La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation Of said land, Wig:
j. w. Capps, of Georgetown, and J
q. Startling, w. A. Nugent, and w. b.
Blackshcar, of Rochelle, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN.
jy1 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. F. Nj. Bostick and daughter,
Miss Ada, of Marco. spent IA few hours
in Colfax last Saturday, combining
business with pleasure. Mr.. BOstick,
conducts a mercantile business and
farms on Cane river. Hetells us that
although the crops up that way are
comparatively clean. butlittle can he
made. The wet weather is causing
corn to mildew and rot in the fields,
while cotton can not make more than
a third of bale to the acre. Miss
Ada is his bookkeeper and confiden-
tial assistant, and besides being intel
ligent and well qualified for the bust.
ness is also most pleasant and at
tractive young lady. She visited
friends in Colfax over Sunday. being
the guest of Mr.. Il. j. COckfeld S fam
|
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

The street commissioners have late
ly built a couple of approaches to the
sidewalk on each side of the street
which crosses Second street at the
Catholic church. which is quite re-
lief to pedestrians going that way,
The ditch on Second street north Of
the church is also being cleaned out
this week, and the dirt used to build
up the sidewalk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

The clock in the court house needs
cleaning up. II thepolicejury, or the
president, will pay some expert clock
maker for the work, the clock car
very quickly be repaired. 1t ran thres
years without any trouble, and by d
little skillful treatment it will run an
other three wears.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
Notice of Final Proof:
Land Office at New Orleans. La, !

Land Office at New Orleans. La,
July 3. 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that the ioi-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final PROOF
in support of his claim: and that said
proof will he made before Jas. >.
O'Quinn. Clerk of Court, at Coifax.
La, on Aug. 80. 1905. viz:
JOHN HI. MONTGOMERY.
HI. f. 21.6l1 for the NV Y OF SW a.
Sec. TO. Tp6N X l W. La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, VIZ;
w. l.. johnson. j. Il. Wilson, I. j:
Walker and II. H. Howard. all OF
Pollock, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN.
JulyS. Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Miss Ruby Roberts, after spending
ten days in Colfax as theguest OF Mrs.
r. H. McNeely, left Monday for Alex
andria, to visit her brother, Mr.. w.
C. Roberts, before going to her home
in Monroe. On account OF a wreck
on the Iron Mountain railroad, and
not knowing when she would be able
10 leave Alexandria, Miss Ruby re-
turned to Colfax yesterday morning
and left on the evening WINDY to
r.,. i.v va, or Rvston to Monroe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. j. l.. Durham, of Verda, who
was i'm town Tuesday on business,
informed us that the crops up his way
are better than in most sections, but
they are very sorry. He says the
prospects for good school at Verda
next session is bright. and that town
bids fair to profit to a considerable
extent from the large number Of
boarding pupils who will attend.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. w. p. Gilcrease, of Hargis, az
ter spending a couple OF days visiting
the family of MIR. +. NJ. Bostick and
other friends on Cane river, returned
home last Saturday evening. He has
placed this editor and his better hall
under especial obligations. He went
out In the rain last Saturday and dug
barefoot root" an Indian herb. from
which he makes "a celebrated cure for
rheumatism, and made us a present
of n lot OF the pOtato-like roots, and
explained how it is to be used. His
kindness is greatly appreciated.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

A subscription list has been circulat-
ed this week and the money raised
to give q big barbecue on account of
the farmers institute next Friday.
Several have subscribed beef, mutton,
pork, ETC., and the affair promises to
be success. Remember the date,
August 4th, and don't fail to come.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

A pleasant surprise party may be given
to your stomach and liver by taking a
medicine which will relieve their pain
and discomfort. viz: DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. They are most wonderful
remedy, affordiug sure relief and cure
for headache dizziness and constipation.
pc at Crescent drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

The Ebenezer camp meeting COM
menced yesterday with Revs. b. W..
Huckabee and &c. Morrison as con-
ductors, and Mr.. j. B. Harris to con-
duct the singing. The Valley rail-
road has given reduced rate of 75c
for the round trip from Colfax, and
we learn that several from this place
will attend the services tomorrow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. II. S. Cameron informs us that
the Colfax cotton oil mill had on hand
about 30 tons of seed, and this week
they have been hauling in another
hundred tons, which will give them
about one week of daylight crushing,
which will probably be run out next
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. W. b. Richardson came in last
Saturday with his daughter, Mrs. I.
C. Leckie, and her two children, OF
Jonesboro, Jackson parish, who took
the train for home that night. Mrs.
Leckie spent about ten days with her
parents ut the old home place, and
we doubt not had q good time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

The Chronicle took an extra indus
trious and liberal streak this week
and invested $3.50 for the general
good, by having the sidewalk fixed up
in front of it's premises.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mrs. A. W. Lewis and family, who
have been spending the past three
weeks with relatives in Cloutierville,
returned to their home in Colfax last
Monday, accompanied by Mr.. Willie
Norris, who returned to his home the
next dny-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Miss Cora Wells, who has been at
home for the past month to recuper-
ate from a spell of sickness, left last
Monday morning for New Orleans,
where she is nurse in the Charity
Hosnita1
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mrs. Frances Walden and Mrs. 7 H.
McNeely, left yesterday morning for
Ebenezer to attend thecamp meeting.
They were accompanied by little
Misses Alice and Mary McNeely and
Ruth and Henri d. Williams. Mr.J. A.
Williams also went up to attend the
meeting day or two.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
Forced To S,asve.

B. F. Leek, of Concord. KY. says:
~For 20 years suffered agonies with a
sore ON my upper lip. 80 painful, some
times, that could not eat. After vainly
trying everything else, I cured it with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve." Its great for
burns, cuts and wounds. At Crescent
drug store. Only 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

We learn that the Baptists of Mont
gomery have moved their church from
the old town out to the new town
on the railroad. The old building
has been torn down and part of the
lumber is being used in the new church,
which will be completed in short
while
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. Luther Starns and family, OF
Fairmount, passed through Coliax
on last Tuesday, en- route to Winn-
field, where they will spend several
days viewing out thecountry. While
in Colfax they were the guests of Mr..
Jesse Wilson's family.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at New Orleans. La.
lima IL 1OlS


Notice is hereby given that the fol-
settler has file,s notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim. and that
said proof will be made before Jas.
j. O'Quinn, Clerk ID. q. at Colfax, La,
on July 81. 1905. viz:
JOHN +. STEVENS.
OF Black Creek, La.. H. +. 2l250 foI
the w \ Of sw Y Of sec. % Tp N. K
2 w.
He names tie following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation Of said land. VIZ:
WIN. q. Hutchinson, Oliver &. Wat
son. BAIL +. Creed and E.::E. Slnytor
all of Black Greek Louisiana.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
iune17 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. r. Z. Barker. who has been the
guest of Mr.. A. 7. Nye and family for
the past ten days, left Wednesday
morning for his home in Colby, Kan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. II. +. Estes, the popular solicit
ing agent OF the Shreveport Times,
gave us n pleasant visit on Thurs
day. He had just taken In the Alex
andria military encampmerrt, and
from here expected to go to Ebenezer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
Barbecue at Eirenzi.

There will he a barbecue and speak
ing at a meeting of the ColOred Farm
ers' Association at Firenzi plantation
on Saturday, Aug. 9TH. Speaking by
prominent persons. Dinner between
two and three p. IN. All are invited
regardless of color or political creed.
BY THE COMMITTEE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Shep Davis, the negro who murdered
Marshal Wright at Winfield. and
who has been confined in the Alexan-
dria Jail awaiting trial on a change of
venue to Rapides parish, died in the
Alexandria Jail last Friday and was
buried the same day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

MARRIED. AT Pollock, La, at 8
O'Clock Wednesday evening, July 10,
1905, Mr.. II. Till and Miss Estelle
Washburn were united in marriage,
Rev. l. n. Brian officiating.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

To Supt. Warner
My dear sir:-Please do not fail to
announce the next teachers examina-
ton August 4th and 5th, rs it IL nee
essary for every teacher who does not
now hold parish certificate or Nor
NAL school diploma to securea certif-
icate before making Al contract to
teach a school.
Enclosed with examination ques-
tions will be found instructions with
reference to credits for attendance up
on the Summer Normal Schools.
Very truly, j. b. AswELL,
State Supt.
Baton Rouge, La, July IL, 1905.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

You are hereby notified that the
next tes,chers examina ton will be held
in Colfax August 4th and 9Th, 1905,
commencing at o a. m. Those who
do not hold certificates from the State
md those that do, though they be out
of date, will be required to take the
examination before teaching any
longer. unless their certificates are re-
newed by the board Of examiners.
Please read copy of letter recently
received from Mr.. Aswell.
Very truly yours, j. N. WARNER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mrs. j. M. Dutilho left Sunday night
for Alexandria, and has been spend
ing the week with her brother, Mr..
Gus ShackelfOrd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

The citizens OF Selma are getting
things in shape to hold their caDap
meeting during the month OF Septem-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

We understand that DR.. W. A.
Jones is contemplating the erection
of a store on his lot near the Big Pine
commissary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. Earnest Jones arrived in Colfax
Thursday night, and will be the guest
of his brother, DR.. W. A Jones, for
several days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
wANTEn no PURCHASE.

White ash logs 10 inches and up in
diameter, prime quality; also oak.
ash and gum lumber and white oak
slaves. Address, Hub. Durselen.
1921 Hennen Bldg, New Orleans, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Miss Nina Gay, of Robeline, arrived
Wednesday evening, and will be the
guest of Miss Claudia McNeely several
davs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mrs. Sam Johnson, of Summerfeld,
spent last Sunday in Colfax as the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Huey
Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Attorney c. Ii. Mccain, OF Montgo-
merry, spent last Monday nightinCol-
fax attending to legal matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Personal attention given to the pros
ecution of homestead rights oil set
tiers on odd-section lands claimed by
transferees of the railroad.
j. A. O'SHEE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Miss Edna Williams, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. T. II. MeNeely,
for the past week, left for her home
in Natchitoches last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

RoRY.--To Mrs. Sam Tumminello,
at ~ o'clock noon Monday, July "a,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mrs. Mary Watkins is the guest
this week of her sister, Mrs. II. b.
Faraldo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mrs. j. V. LeSage spent last Sun.
day in Montgomery with friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Friday, August 4th, is the day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Everybody come out to the farm
er'sinstitute next Friday, August 4th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

What about the Masonic hall?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-09

lem are much pleased with the results
accomplished along the line OF road
Improvement through the inducements
offered by the business men of Salem,
says the Salem Statesman. When the
matter of raising a $4,000 prize road
fund was being discussed last spring
it was generally predicted the idea
would meet with favor among the
farmers living in the vicinity of the
capital city but the final result was
far beyond the most liberal eXpecta-
tons.
The volunteer work performed upon
the roads which competed for the
prize money was donated cheerfully
and the prize was the means of Great
ing great deal of enthusiasm on the
subject of road Improvement in Sec
tons where the proper spirit had been
lacking.
County Judge Scott and Commits
sioners Miley and Needham are also
pleased with the splendid results real
| lied in consequence of the induce
ments offered In the interest of bet
| ter roads by the Salem business men
and the county court. The judge and
commissioners watched the progress
made upon the different highways and
took not only an official interest in
| the work but a personal interest as
WELL and the result is highly gratifying
| to them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-09
NORTHWEST NEWS.

The State Good Roads association is
in session at Walla Walla with a large
attendance.
The Woodmen of the World have
two investments in Oregon-$60, goo in
Pendleton school bonds and $1,000
in Baker City improvement bonds.
Joseph w. Kinsley, past supreme
master A o. u. w. and for many
years a resident of Helena and Neva-
da, is dead i'm Washington, d. c., aged
So years.
September 80 there were in the in
sane asylum at Salem 929 males and
439 females, total of 1868. During
October S6 patients were received and
"a discharged.
William Townsend, who lives near
Portland, was thrown from his wagon
by his team becoming frightened at an
automobile. He received injuries
which caused his death few hours
later.
In Portland Lew Rodabaugh threw
a bottle at a man and struck Theresa
Platt breaking her arm. There Is
much censure of Judge Cleland for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-09
WILL REBUILD CANNERY.
Salem Man VIII Go Into Business on
Large Plan.

Hon. George W. Holcomb, of Port
land, was in Salem Monday. and de-
clded to rebuild his cannery plant
that burned last week, says the Salem
Journal. He will not rebuild the
evaporator on the present site. The
new cannery viii have a capacity Of
1000 cans per day
Mr.. Holcomb acquired an interest
in the Allen Packing company, at Sa-
lem, in 1900. In 1902 he succeeded
that concern with the Salem Canning
company, and says they have made
money at Salem each year that they
have operated here. Mr.. Holcomb
says his company considers this a
good location for a cannery.
The new cannery will have the
most modern machinery, and will put
up n better pack at less expense. His
company has 65 acres of Cuthbert
raspberries, and about as many acres
of blackberries and other varieties
under contract from one to three
years. Asked as to the kind of fruit
to plant, he said Royal Anne cher
ries would pay better than anything
else. They could hardly be over.
done, there was such a large demand
for them in the Nareschino process
used in cocktails. Next came black
berries and strawberries.