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Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-29
WIDOW WANTS TO GET RID OF
GEORGE HAYES, JUVENILE CYCLONE

Abandoned by his parents to the un-
certain mercies of a 70-year-old, child
less widow, who is using every effort to
get rid of him short of throwing him
into the streets, according to her own
story, the immediate future looks pretty
dark for little 6-year-old George Hayes
Five weeks ago a man who gave his
name as John Hayes called at the home
of Mrs. Mary V. Hastings, 1249 West
Twenty third street and, according to
Mrs. Hastings, repre- sented himself as
nephew of one of her relatives in San
Francisco. He was accompanied by a
pug-nosed freckled faced, d-haired
boy years old, whom he introduced as
his son George. He told Mrs. Hastings
a hard-luck story and asked permission
to leave the boy in her care for few
days until he could find accommoda-
tions for him, Offering to pay for the
privilege.
That was five weeks ago, and the boy
is still in the custody of Mrs. Hastings,
who is anxious to get rid of him. Ac-
cording to her statements his lively
boyish nature has resulted in several
dollars worth of damage to her prop
erty. Mrs. Hastings owns several
blocks of real estate and does not mind
the pecuniary loss a 5 much as the fact
that she is kept in constant fear that
the boy may accidentally burn her
house.
Says Boy Is Cyclone
"I never saw the little rascal before
that man brought him to my house,
and I never saw the man before, either"
said Mrs. Hastings. But do want to
see him again and have him take away
his boy. 1 live in constant terror of my
life, and 1 will have to put him out in
the street or something if 1 can't get
rid Of him some other way. He's no
relation of mine and don't belong to
anyone / know, end if he were
wouldn't have him around my house for
a fortune. Why, he has broken more
windows, knocked all the oranges and
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-29
is HURT IN CAR COLLISION
Brooklyn Avenue and Central Avenue
Coaches Crash at Downtown
Crossinq

In collision between Brooklyn ave-
nue. car and a Central avenue car at
the corner of Central avenue and Fifth
street yesterday II. Maynard, 58 years
Of age and living at 1888 Vernon avenue.
was thrown heavily against the guard
rail to the front entrance of the coach,
sustaining a severely 7,renched back.
Maynard saw that a collision was inn
minent and rose to find a seat in the
rear part of the car. He had gone only
few steps when the crash came.
Several other passengers were injured
by flying pieces of glass. Broken win
dow panes were the extent of the
damages to'the two coaches.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-29

lemons off my fruit trees, damagesd my
furniture and carpets and done more
mischief than I can tell.
He's learned to call me aunt and
that's about the worst thing he does.
I'm English and belong to an aristocra
tic family in the old country that has a
coat of arms, and it's humiliating for
this plebeian kid to claim me as rela-
ton. 1 think it is some scheme that his
father is working on me. I'm 70 years
old and never had a chick or child and
1 guess he thinks that I'll fall in love
with the boy and make him my heir
or something like that, or else he's told
the boy to call me aunt so he could
work up a relationship claim when I'm
dead and come in for a part of the
estate. But, no, sir! They don't belong
to me and shan't have any of my prop
erty. 1 have learned that this man
Hayes is a horse trader and that the
boy has mother living in Long Beach
who is a dressmaker.
Younester Enjoys Himself
This man Hayes evidently heard that
l was we'll off and picked me for an
easy mark when he left the boy with
me. But 1 amt as easy as / look, and
he'll soon find out. I'm going to get
rid of that boy someway."
In spite of the fact that nobody wants
him, little George seems to be having
the time Of his life. He invites the
neighborhood boys onto the broad
green lawns Of the Hastings premises,
a fact which Mrs. Hastings dwelt on
with emphasis, and indulges in pitched
battles with them, often ending in
bloody noses and black eyes. They pull
the oranges and lemons from the trees
and play ball to the great damage of
window glass, and altogether little
George disports himself like any nor
NAL boy of his years with a full quote
of loving parents and doting aunts.
Mrs. Hastings yesterday appealed to
the city attorneys Office for some
means to get rid of the boy, but was
referred to the chief of police.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-29
DEATH IN THE PIGTAIL
Artificial Hair Made From Chinese
Appanage Causes Woman's
speciaI Cahie to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald.
LONDON, Oct. 28.-A new warning
note to women who go automobiling
has been sounded at an inquest at
Bradford on the body of woman who
died from anthrax, caused by wearing
artificial hair made from a Chinese
pigtail, and it came out III the evidence
that Chinese pigtails were largely i'm
ported for the purpose of making,
among other things, fringe nets for
automobiling.
The coroner remarked that as the
case in question showed how serious
was the danger from the wearing of
these fringe nets, all this hair ought to
be bacteriologically examined, and that,
lin fact, this would be done now at the
factory where the fatal case Of anthrax
had been caused, and an application
would be made at the home Office for
an order requiring special precautions
to be taken at all factories where arti-
fetal hair was made up
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-29

Everything you want you will find in
the classified page. One cent q word.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-29

strange to say, was not made of dla-
monds.
No one knows who he is. He de-
clined to answer any question as to his
identity, and although he has offered
several hundred pounds to the man
ayers of more than one variety theater
for box every night of the year, they
are unable to tell his name. Indeed,
the man in the diamond tie is the
twentieth century equivalent of the
medieval Man in the Iron Mask"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-29
VTslA Tm~on The Cream Of

Have you ever tried Nine. Burgess famous
Violet Creams and B1eaches? If not, why not?
This Is the time of year to use them. We
guarantee every box sold. We will also prove
our assertions by giving you FREE Massage
lust to show you how good it is-any day you
care to call.
P. S.-Madame Burgess wishes to state that
through persistent endeavors she has been able
to secure the services of Madame Tracey and
Madame Edwards, two of the leading ladies
from Hamburger's Manicuring Parlors. They
will be pleased to meet all old friends as we'll
as new.
Prices the most reasonable.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-29
HAMLET IN REAL LIFE
Boy Acquitted for Killing a Man Who
Had an Intrigue With His
other
Special Gable to The Herald.

Special Gable to The Herald
VIENNA, Oct. 28.-A sixteen-year-
old boy has been acquitted in Buda-
pest on a charge of numbering a coach
man with whom his mother had car
ried on an intrigue since the death of
his father.
The coachman made himself a tyrant
in the house, ill-treating the mother
and children. The boy bought a re-
volver and shot him dead in the street
Afterwards he gave himself up to the
police.
Everything you want you will find in
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Messrs. w. T. Buckner and son, w.
+. Buckner, OF ward two. were visit
ors to the Chronicle office on last
Wednesday, for the purpose OF renew
ing their subscription. They inform
ed us that the only thing of any i'm
portance in their neighborhood wis
the signs Of n bear which has been
depredating on the corn fields In that
neighborhOod lately. No one has
seen the animal, but several tracks
have been seen In the fields, and the
tracks are said to measure fiveinches.
The corn fields OF Messrs. JAS. Gray.
Bum Brown, W. j. Tison, Van Mar
tin, w. F. Buckner. and Others, have
been raided by the bear. Several at
temps have been made to run him
down, but the dogs would always
trail him up to Cypress Brake on the
Rigolette bayou, and the chase would
end there, the dogs refusing to enter
the brake. This cypress brake l.
about two miles from Hadnot post
office, near the old Hughes place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
BOotleggcr Escapes While En-
Route to Jail.

Deputies s. A. Hammons and Perry
Foster came in from Georgetown
Tuesday night with A. F. Peterson,
and lodged him In jail on the charge
of retailing liquor without license.
The deputies also had In charge
Homer Anders. charged with the
same offense, when they left George
town, but when they reached the
Slayter place. near Black Creek, he
gave them the dodge while eating
dinner. The party were at dinner
when Anders pushed back his chair
and proceeded to take leg bail through
the woods. The deputies chased him
about half mile. but Anders was
too fleet of foot and succeeded in max.
ing his escape.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Young Shirley Seriously Stabbed

Young Shirley Seriously Stabbed
Messrs. j. r. Shirley and M. W. Shir-
lev came in to Colfax on Wednesday and
made affidavit before Magistrate j. @
Long against G. M. Hennegan, charging
him with stabbing with intent to kill
their brother. B. F. Shirley, aged about
10, at or near Dry Prong on the 18th
instant.
The facts as near as we can learn them
are as follows: q. w. Hennegan and
Mathew johnson had fracas, and Hen
negan had johnson down and had pound.
ed him until he Lad the best Of him. b
F. Shirley approached and by word OF
act interfered to separate them, when G
M. Hennegan, son of the Hennegan in
the fight, came up and stabbed Shirley
in the side with knife.
The wounded youth is said to be in
critical condition, so much SO that the
doctor advised against his being taker
home from the house of Mr.. Orr. neal
where the difficulty occurred.
Also M. w. Shirley makes affidavit
against G. w. Hennegan, charging him
with assaulting Mathew johnson b!
striking him at the same time and place
Deputy Sheriff Compton went out TO ar
rest the parties on Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

The ladies of the w. c. T. U. held
their regular monthly meeting at the
residence of Mrs. G. H. Mcknight on
Thursday afternoon. at which it was
decided to take mp the study of the
lives OF famous w. G. T. U. organizers.
beginning with Mrs. Frances Willard,
founder OF the last organization.
This society is open to all ladies who
wish to join. and gentlemen may be
enrolled as honorary members.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Mrs. Blackwood Entertains.

The Needlecraft Club was delight
fully entertained Wednesday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. +. H.
Blackwood. AS has become the Gus
tom among the members entertain
ing the club, a contest Of fancy stitch
es was the order OF the afternoon. and
some exquisite pieces OF work were
the result OF the contest. The prize,
a beautiful sofa cushion top, was
awarded to Miss Hattie Cameron,
for the prettiest and neatest square
for a chair cover.
Ths hostess served her guests with
delicious ice cream and cake that she
knows SO well how to prepare, and
this meeting Of the club was voted tC
be one of the most enjoy able since it'
organization.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
S26 To California.

From September 18th to October 31st,
inclusive, the Texas & Pacific railway
will sell one-way second class colonist
tickets to California common points at
rate OF SIS for all stations west of Mine
ola, Texas. and proportionately low rates
from all East Texas and Louisiana points
Tourist sleeping car privelages may be
obtained in connection with above tick
cts at less than one-half the regular Pull.
man rates. For further information call
on any ticket agent, or write =. P. Turn.
err, General Passenger Agent, Dallas
TEXAS
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Subscriptions Received.

The Chronicle is pleased to add the
followi new subscribers to its list
this week, viz: j. NJ. Hanchey. Mrs.
Stewart johnson, FOuke Brick Co.,
Joe Vineyard, f. H. Barker.
Also we acknowledge renewals Of
subscription received as follows
Mrs. w. j. Duffy, DIN Curry, Mrs
w. ID. Irwin, Grant Lumber Co.
Emma ]. Starks, w. Il. Buckner and
w. F, Buckner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Miss Alice COckfield entertained a
number of her friends last Friday
night. Sept. 22d, at a birthday party,
at which the guests enjoyed them
selves to their hearts content In the
may waltz and two-step. Refresh
ments were served and added to the
enjoyment OF the occasion. Miss
Cockfield was the recipient of numer
Gus presents andwishes for many hap
py returns of the day from her guests
who reluctantly departed after spend
ing such a pleasant evening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Messrs. ID. NJ. Mcknight and Ches-
son Lewis have been acting as guards
for the town for the pact ten days
and have been quite active in the dis
charge OF their duties. The first nam
ed has a regular beat around town
and along the railroad which he pa
trolls on horseback, while the last
named stands sentry at the ferry
landing to prevent any one from an
infected district entering the town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Timber Land Notice.
United States Land Office.
N... nulo,-c T1x~s-sa~o

4
July %, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in compli-
ance with the provisions of the Act of
Congress of June 8. 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon. Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to
all public lands states by act of August
4, 1892,
WILLIAM M. HARKINS,
of Black Greek. county OF Grant, State
of Louisiana, has this day filed in this
Office his sworn statement Nc. 602, for the
purchase of the Sc d of SW Il. SW Il
of Sc a. Sec. 2, TIP North, Range 8
West, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his CLAIM to
| that land before Jas. j. O'Quinn. Clerk
of District Court, at Colfax, La. on Mon
day. the 30th day OF October, 1906.
He names as witnesses Thos. Biddle
Allen Faircloth, VIM. E. hurry and Ar.
thur Blackwell, all OF Black Greek, La.
| ANY and all persons claiming adversely
| the above described lands are requested
to file their claims in this Office on or be
| fore said 10th day of October, 1905.
WALTER L. COHEN,
| aug5 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Notice to Contractors.

Montgomery La. Sept. 81. 1905.
The trustees of the Montgomery Public School
hereby solicit bids for the removal of the school
building from its present location on the bank
of Red river to a site near the depot. distance
erected on the same plan as the old one. which
is two stories in height, s5x65 feet, with front
gallery above and below, with the following e,-
ceptious: The partition on the second hoor is
to be omitted. the vestibule is to be formed on
the first flo r with cloak and hat rooms on the
left and right Of the main entrance. the beifry
is to be changed from the center to the left front
corner of the building. All the material in the
present building is to be carefully torn down
and utilized as far possible in constructing
the new one. All new material, hardware, etc.,
will be supplied by the trustees They Will also
lay the foundation. The building committee
reserve the right to reject any and all bids;
p;,,,c y. L. lDs 3wTIbi
u. L. WOODALL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

The Valley road working crew have
thrown off q lot of ties at the Colfax
depot, and the track is to be raised
and fixed up. Also we understand 1t
wiz not be long before the company
will haul sand and gravel to fill in
and raise the ground around the de-
pot. This IL a long promised i'm
provement, and all Of our citizens
will rejoice to see it's fulfillment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Notice to Teachers and School
Patrons.

Owing to yellow fever trouble. and
wishing to better syst-matize the educa-
tional work of the parish, the public
schools of Grant will open on Monday,
Oct. I'd. at which time We hope to be able
to open all of the long term schools.
Most Of the schools OF the parish have
funds sufficient to run them eight
months, and we request all local direc-
tors and patrons who have teacher in
view to furnish US with the name, accom-
panied with recommendations, if any,
otherwise we shall proceed to get teach
or for any vacancy that may be.
Very truly, j. N. WARNER,
Pollock, La. Aug. 80. Supt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Ofhce ut New Orleans, La,
July 81, 1905. I
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has fled notice
of his intention to mako final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Clerk of Court al
Colfax. La, on Sept. 30. 1905, viz:
EMMA Il. PRINCE,
H. E. q, 156 for the E 4 Of 8 E n, Sec,
"a, TIP 6 N, R W. La. Mer.
He names the TO. lowing witnesses tc
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz: 2. E. Tor,
ry, OF Ada. La, Winborne Honiecutt, Of
Ada, La, Jesse Coleman, of Morris, La.
and Columbus Coleman, of Morris.
WALTER L. COHEN,
aus Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

The many friends of Miss Grace
Williamson. who was critically Ill in
New Orleans this summer. will be
glad to learn that she has recovered
sufficiently to g0to California, where
she Ia improving rapidly. She is nc.
companied by her sister, Miss Kinda
Williamson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Like Finding MONEY.

Finding health is like finding money
so think those who are sick. Wher
you have cough, cold, sore throat, OF
chest irritation, better act promptly like
w. C. Barber, of Sandy Level, W. He
says: II had terrible chest trouble
caused by smoke and coal dust On my
lungs; but. after finding no relief in Other
remedies, / was cured by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs anc
Colds" Greatest saleof any cough OF
lung medicine in the world At Ores
cent Drug Co; SOC and 81 90: guaranteed
Trial bottle free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Contractor q. A. McKinnon has
cut DIR. w. A. Jones residence in two,
preparatory to moving it out OF the
way for the new residence he will
build. The old building has literally
been sawed in two, from the saddle
board Of the roof to the stills of the
house, and the folks are living right
along In It without moving.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
Cot on Cheap.

He may well think, he has got of
cheap. who. after having contracted con-
stipation or inigestion, is still able to
perfectly restore his health. Nothing
will do this but DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. A quick, pleasant and certain cure
for headache, constipation etc. 25c at
Crescent Drug Co; guaranteed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

From the sound OF tack hammers
and showing OF furniture, together
with great amount of energy ex-
hibited In other directions by a young
man In our town, we are suspicious
that a wedding is on the taplsfor the
very near future.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

The dynamo for the electric light
plant OF the Big Pine Lumber Co. has
been received, and is being placed In
position and lined up. The dynamo
destroyed by refour weeks ago was
Of oO0-lfcht capacity, while the new
DYNAMO is OF 1000 light capacity.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30
RECEIVERS SALE.
18th Judicial District Court. Grant Parish. STATE
of Louisiana.
Receivership Verda Lumber Co., Ltd.

18th Judicial District Court. Grant Parish. State
of Louisiana.
Reosiver'hip vs ssl Lumber Co.. Ltd.
Notice IL hereby given that BY. virtue of an Or
der of sale issued by the Honorable Judge of the
18th Judicial District Court for Grant Parish
State Of Louislana, on September 18th, A. ID.
1905 and the authority conferred on me by law
directing and empowering me. j. j. Payne. as
Receiver Of the verda Lumber Company, Linn
tied, to sell the property Of said Company at
will offer for sale and will sell to the last and
highest bidder. under the conditions hereinafter
named. in pursuance to said order, between the
hours for judlcial sales, on
SATURDAY. OCT. %, A. D. 1905,
at verda. Louisiana. the following described
property:
60 acres of land being the east half of east half
OF northwest quarter Of section SO, and east half
of southeast quarter of southwest quarter of
ton 70, situated in township nine north, range
west. La. Meridian.
40 acres Of land. being the southwest quarter
north, range west, being the mill location and
land on which tenant houses are located.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
1000 feet of frame timbers-
6lumber buggies.
trimmer.
emory stand.
vice.
saw guaGe.
Lave roller. and all other stuff in the mill.
tank.
slab couveyor.
piece of roofing.
saw dust conveyor and rig complete.
bull wheel and rig complete.
blacksmith shop and tools.
1s5 gallons of oil.
SO gallons of axle grease.
10 tenant houses.
6scoops.
store house.
saw mill shed.
600 feet scrap lumber on tram.
Scrap timber on 80 acres of land. numbers
not known.
/ cattle corral.
| Terms of sale-For cash for not less than two
thirds of appraisement, to be made day of sale
Colfax, La, Sept. 10. 1905.
]. j. PAYNE. Receiver.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Attorney j. A. Williams has been
confined to his bed this week with an
acute malarial attack. He was clear
OF fever on Thursday, and we learn
10 In a fair way to be out In dav or
two
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Mr.. r. II. Wells returned at p. m.
on Thursday from Pollock, where he
had been to take knightof the grip.
He reported all quiet and no particu-
lar news over that way.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Mr.. Ben Lewis OF this city received
the news last night OF the serious i'll
ness Of his father, Mr.. j. z. Lewis,
aged S0years, who resides at Antonio,
La. Mr.. Lewis left last night for An
tonia. going by team.-Town Talk,
Sept. 26.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

The Colfax string band, composed
OF I. L. Duckworth, d. M. Mcknight,
W. E. Faraldo and A. II. Irwin, have
practiced together until they can rem
der some very effective and pleasing
uaroic
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Mr.. j. H. McNeely has been having
a new roof put on his residence this
week. Mr. NJ. Ferrier assisted by
Mr.. Frank Wells, has been superin-
tending the Job.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Mr.. j. III. McNeely has been raising
some fine French coach colts for sev-
eral years. Last week he sold Mr..
H. F. Bradford, a couple of these
colts, ~ years old, at fancy price,
for his livery stable business at Pol.
Iock
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

We are sorry to learn by phone
from Mr.. John Randolph, of Fair
mount, that his mother has been
quite sick for several days, but for
the past day or so has been resting
easiar
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

Mr.. w. j. Gentry is building new
market house for Mr.. j. II. MeNeely
Just across the street from the old
market. The new building is about
twice the size OF the old one.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-09-30

BY general consent 1t seems to be
agreed that there Is to be no October
term OF the district court, but AZ yet
we believe the Judge has given no
orders on the subject.