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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

quently fierce race to see which ilos
can get there first. II would be in
teresting to know just how a hog can
hear an acorn fall 1t is remarkable
how quickly they become cognizant of
the fact that an acorn has been blown
from its outer shell, and is tumblirg
toward the ground, and he seems to
catch the sound quicker when he
knows a competitor is near who will
run him race for the nut. | have
witnessed some fierce and interesting
races between hogs, with an acorn a.
the stake.
Put hog within 20 yards of an oak
and in nine cases out of ten he will
be within few feet of where the
acorn strikes the ground, another fact
which argues the superiority of the
hogs hearing. He can apparently tell
pretty well by the sound where the
acorn will fall, and he will rarely miss
it more than few feet"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
BILKINs' PHILOSOPHY.

These silk-socked boys who do the lah-de-
And hold themselves a notch above the
rest.
Because they've got an afflueat papa
Who through pork corners lined his little
nest
They know enough TO play on the guitar.
Or mandolin and tie a hot cravat.
And order yermuth cocktails at the bar.
And blow themselves at bridge and bac-
carat.
They're luscious nectarines, They ought
to star
In foreign parts. but here they're sort
CT lost;
We can't appreciate the price they cost.
We're just plum ignorant-thats our ex-
cuse.
I've got a foolish notion that to be
A sure-enough and eighteen-carat man.
A kid In this dominion of the free
Has got to work on the oldfashioned
plan.
And painfully shin his persimmon tree
And pluck the fruit himself. not sit be-
low.
Expecting windfaIls with an Embarked
knee
Or wait for what the one who climbs
may throw
He may not shine so bright at pink tea
Or lead cotillons in style first rate,
But you can bet that he's the boy for me,
And he's the boy that makes the nation
great.
III spend my wealth. I'll never be so rash
Az handicap a kid OF mine with cash.
Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
HOGS SENSE OF HEARING.
Its Keenness Is Demonstrated When
an Acorn Drops from
Tree

Hogs have much keener sense OF
hearing than most people seem to
think" said man from the country,
reports the New Orleans Times-Demo-
crst. They can see we'll and at . cor
siderable distance. but the nose and
eyes OF the hogs must give first place
to the ears.
This is so. NO doubt, because hea--
Ing is probably the most useful of the
senses of the hog life. particularly at
the season of the year when the hog
in the wild state must rely upon the
fruitage of trees. in the main. for food.
Even with this advantage, It IL Ire
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
Rest for the Mother.

You can not serve your family better
than by resting yourself. An over-tired
mother can not make sunshine in the
home. Try to take even half an hour of
complete rest some time during the
afternoon, says Woman's Life. 1t will
often be hard to get away, but make a
duty of it, and you will accomplish it.
If you were i'll the children would have
TO get on without you; let them do it
while you are keeping well for their
sakes. Think over the things that can
best go undone, and leave some of them
while you sleep. Rest is much cheaper
and more agreeable than doctors bill,
and if you do not have one you will
surely have the other.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
Passing Of the Diamond.

Passing of the Diamond.
With the announcement that in the
johannesburg mines there has been
found perfectly white clamond weigh
ing !. ,uni and half avoirdupois the
romantic history of this precious stone
will probably close. Precious stone, In
deed, exclaims the Chicago Chronicle,
when it has to be cut up like piece OF
cheese or goldfish before it can be used!
The diamond has rcigned supreme in
the imagination of men anu women for
centuries. Why? Not because Of its
beauty only, for a drop OF dew on
morning flower is more beautiful, but
mainly because of its rarity and its
small size. AS long as it was generally
quite small its value increased In geo.
metrical ration with its weight, 80 that
a diamond twice as large as another
was worth eight times as much, but
now all this has come to an end. The
point mas been reached at ,ast where
q diamond has been found too large -
wear and the announcement is made
alas, alas.-that it will be broken up
like piece of chalk SO that 1t can be
used Obviously this ends the princi-
pal charm of the gem. How can q man
or woman take a pride in the size of
q diamond when a diamond may be
too large and when some diamonds are
crushed like limestone for greater con-
venience? 1t is impossible to resist
the feeling that this johannesburg find
has made the diamond vulgar. 1t Is
said to be as large as four-pound iron
weight and four times as large as the
Koh-i-noor uncut. The reign of the
diamond has been long enough and
brilliant enough for any one monarch.
For thousands of years it has been in
terwoyen with the most exciting and
important events of the world. A his
tory of the diamond would be the his
tory of all the love, romance. intrigue,
adventure, pageantry, pride and crime
of humanity. 1t has been in q decline
for many years past on account O. the
increasing number and size of the
gems discovered, but it has held high
place, nevertheless, until this last dis
tressing event. Now that diamond
has been found that is too big the
stone will probably become more and
more questionable.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
PETERBY'S
FLATS
He Calls On His Tenants

"DETERBY had some spare time
and little uninvested money.
Put up fat building" suggested a
friend. 1T will take your time and your
money, too"
1t did. Real estate men and con-
tractors nearly drove him frantic, but
he persevered. 1T will be easy when
the things in good running ORDER" he
told himself IAN I'll have to do is to
amble around once month and pick up
my money"
Finally there came day when he was
to descend upon the six well-recom-
mended families. who did him the honor
to dwell in his new building. He drew
on . pair of fresh gloves. pocketed a fat
receipt book and went forth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
FIRST FLOOR SOUTH.


ITS Mr.. PeterSon-that's the name,
isn't it? You've come so early you've
found baby in his nightie. But he's a
darling anyway. isn't he?"
Peterby, a bachelor of at least 40 sum-
mers, suddenly finds himself smothered
under wriggling mass of pink cheeks.
toes and fingers Unfortunately
tangled in yards of superhuous white
flannel and cambria.
Its lucky you came just now, though,
for you can hold the baby while go out
to see what groceries We'll need before
the order boy gets here. The cook left
last night without an hours warning
the wretch! You're not afraid of baby,
are you? But then, of course, he isn't,
is he. UNI old sweetnuss? It's an honor
to hold the precious, isn't it?" Then
she darted down the hall.
AS any well-regulated infant should,
this particular infant protested loudly
against having his clothes jammed up
under his arms and his head left to
wabble unsupported. The unhappy
Peterby capered like distraught camel
and clucked like an asthmatic hen until
the young mother returned.
''Oh, you want the rent. You'll have
to call at Mr. Virgins Office It's all
can do to keep my carfare and candy
bills straight Do come again, Mr..
Peterkins. when the baby isn't colicky.
It's his teeth, think; but mamma says
it's his stomach, and-oh, good-by."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
Real Consideration

Mrs. Blank. coming suddenly into
the hallway about ten o'clock one
evening. discovered Bridget on her
knees with her eve to the ksyhole Of
the drawing-room door.
why. Bridget, what are you
about?" she exclaimed, indignantly.
Don't you know my daughter has
company"
AN that's just it. num-" was the
somewhat reproachful reply. Il lis.
wanted to make sure if I'd better
knock before goin' in-it's time to ha
lookin' afther the fire''-N. Y. Times
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
The Answer.

Teacher-Now. Bobby. il a rich
relative should die and leave your ia
Their $4,000 in cash, $1,000 In bonds
and $1,000 in stocks. what would your
father get?
Bobby-Oh. he'd get a big jag. anc
mother'd take the rest away from
him.-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

The man who drinks intox'cants
cannot hold an appointive Office under
Gov. Hanly, OF Indiana. lie declares
that large corporations have ruled
against men who have formed the liq-
nor habit and that this policy ouyhs
to obtain in respect to positions within
the gift'of the executive. 1t is NOT =
question of how little Or how much a
man drinks. but If he drinks al all he
cannot receive recognition at the hands
of the governor. who announced n;s
decision in rejecting an applicant To-.
an appointive Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
SECOND FLOOR NORTH


For PHYS sake, If it isn't the agent,
the rent! But, then, you can come an
other time. Anyway. it's just as well
you came, for think you ought to know
how things are going on here, so that
you can stop them. Not that intend
to complain, but are you sure those peo-
pie over me are what they should be-"
Peterby blinked, but assured the
shrill tenant that the Browns were old
friends of his sisters.
"Oh, we'll, then,' sighed she. dismally,
II suppose they're the kind you really
want. did hope we'd at last found a
decent place where we might stay.
We've moved six times in two years. all
because the neighbors were impossible.
OF all the goings-on up there! People
in for supper nearly every Sunday
night and callers till they'll wear your
hall carpet to tatters. And the rugs they
shake over the back porch! Well. can
guess what kind of housekeepers they
are! They water their ferns in the
windows, SO can't sun my pillows, and
I've been expecting their refrigerator
to clog up and ruin my ceilings They
take baths after midnight and before
breakfast, so that can't sleep with the
hot water running so much. And they
have lunches when they come home
from the theater. And their cook walks
like an elephant.
"Will you please ask them TO buy more
rugs and put on their bedroom slippers
at nine o'clock so that may go to bed I?
You won't care. either. will you if we
move out as soon as We find a better
fat?"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
To Do Up Colored Muslins.

To make colored muslins look like
new boil one quart of wheat bran in six
quarts of water for half an hour. Strain
through cloth, and when cool wash the
dress in this, using neither soap nor
starch. Rinse lightly in clear water. to
which a little OK gall has been added.
If colors are to be set, a tablespoonful
of the gall IS the usual amount II there
is no danger of fading, teaspoonful
is enough. When nearly dry. iron This
preparation of bran both cleanses and
stiffens the fabric.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

Daniel J. Suisy. who for time car
ried the sobriquet The cotton king, Z.
on account of his immense specula.
lions in the cotton market. casually
remarked the other day to frieni in
one OF the New York clubs that within
the next year he would more than get
back the losses which led to his fail
ure. where will you do it--in the
MARKET" inquired the friend. IF yoc
lose a thing" rejoined Sully. tersely,
~the proper place for you TO look Coz
Il is the one where you have losi
~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

at the sight of her visitor. She permit
ted him to touch of her tiny white hand,
which fiuttered adorably in his clasp,
all the while she was explaining in
pretty confusion that dear mamma"
was shut in a darkened room with one
of her worst headaches and could not
possibly be disturbed to sign check.
Peterby declared that he wouldn't
have dear mamma" disturbed for the
world; also that it would be pleasure
to call again for the money. He was
rewarded with such a grateful, trusting
glance from the blue eyes that he actual
ly stumbled as he started for the fiat
above.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
FIRST FLOOR NORTH

This fiat had been bargained for by
dimpled, blue-eyed girl. who had ex-
planned that dear mamma" was an in
valid and could not be worried with
business. The girl opened the door this
morning. She was a vision in pink
silk kimono and she flushed charmingly
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
BANANA and Reefstee,.

Bananas are very good with beef.
steak. While the steak is on the
broiler slice two bananas ia rounds
about half an inch thick. Fry them
in little butter and arrange over the
heefsteak on hot platter
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
Oil-Clofh

When the pattern of an oilcloth GOV.
cred floor was worn OF it may be
taken up. turned over. receive two
good coats of paint on the wrong side
and be put down again. The paint
must be allowed to dry thoroughly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
The Leader.

Husband-So you have joined q
woman's political organization. What
part are you going to take in It?
Wife-im going to run The ma
ce:ne.-Detrcit FTeu P7sSA
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

II your stomach troubles you at any time
take " Stomachic. Will relieve you at once
and cure you. Save druggists profits, Sold
only direct-delivered to you for 81 90
Stomachic Co., Sturgis, Mich.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

Unfortunately, there are men il this
world who complain bitterly at having
to pay Is cents gallon for kerosene,
but who seem to be perfectly wiling to
pay. Is cents glass for whisky Boston
Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

Mrs. Fluffy-My husband wris.s the
love,iest verses for me; does yours?
Mrs. Duffy-No, but he writes me the
most beautiful checks.-Detroit Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
Probably Not.

'In Japan the mikado is known a.
the son of Heaven"
But l dare say that isn't what they
call him In Russia. Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

Speaking of Investments, what brings
greater returns than word of cheer
spoken at the right time?-The Com
moner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

Those who boast much of their ancestr,
are not keeping up the average of pos
terity.-The Commoner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infall
bic medicine for coughs and colds.-N w
Samuel, Ocean Grove. N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

In the vestibule the janitor. his once
fresh jumpers greasy and frayed,
pounced on the weary Peterby.
IF things amt looked into little
here, sir, I'll have to report conditions
to my union. That last coal is just SO
much black mush and"
Bill" interrupted Peterby, in a
voice awful in its earnestness, 1--WE
stood everything this morning. because
| was dealing with women, but If you
open your mouth I'll drop you down the
basement stairs. Inside an hour this
building goes into the hands of an agent.
Save kicks for him. Chicago Daily
News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

In Persia graf.srs are boiled to death.
In this country they are enthusiastically
roasted.-N. Y. Mail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

A man usually estimates his value &C.
cording to the scale of his o'Fn making
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

make other people happy" - fine
enough motto all right if you are able to
produce sufficient quantity to leave sur
ton is satisfied Indianapoli News
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
THIRD FLOOR SOUTH

NO, sir. Mis- Smith amt in. She
never is. Eut she left the rent, only she
said l wasn't to pay a cent of it till
had the receipt in my own hands. She
said you might be all right, but she
didn't want to run no risk. Yes. this
looks right. If it isn't s'pose Mr.
Smith can get the law on you for cheat
in. If you're going down to the base
ment | wish you'd tell that good-for-
nothin' janitor not to let the other girls
sneak my laundry tubs till get there.
The way they clutter up, them driers-"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
QUALITY rs OUR MOTTOl


Church, see man in Connecticas
town has been sued for breach of promise
by two women, one living in Havana,
Cuba, and the other in his own state.
Gotham-That fellow must have q to-
bacco heart, with Havana filler and .
Connecticut wrapper.-Y onkers States
man.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13
In a Pinch, Use Aliens Foet-Ea.e.

Shake into your shoes Aliens F BOT Ease.
q powder. It cures Corns, Bunions, Painful,
Smarting. Hot, Swollen feet. At all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores. 25c. SAMPLE FREE,
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

THIRD FLOOR NORTH.
'Indade, sor, the missus amt to
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-05-13

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money IL PAz0
OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 to IA days. 500.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-09-29
Order for Hearing Final Account.

state of Michigan, County of Van Buren-ss.
Probate court for said county.
At session of the Probate Court for said county,
held at the probate office, in the village of Paw Paw
on Wednesday, the 9th day Of September, in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
five.
Present, Hon. David Anderson, Judge Of
Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of Ann Smith,
deceased.
Orau w. Ro Wand, administrator of said estate,
comes into court and represents that he is now
prepared to render his final account such admin
ministrator and files the same.
Thereupon il IL ordered that Monday, the I'd day
of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, be
assigned for examining and allowing such account,
and that the heirsatlaw of said deceased, and all
other persons interested in said estate required
to appear at a session of said Court, then TO be
holden at the Probate ofice III the village of Paw
Paw in said county, and show cause, If any there
be, why the said account should not be allowed.
And IL is further ordered, that said admin
lsirator give notice 10 the persons inter-
ested in said estate, of the tendency of said &C
count, and the hearing thereof, by causing a
copy of this order TO be published in The True
Northerner newspaper printed and circulating in
said county, three successive weeks at least prev
ious t. said day OF hearing.
DAVID ANDERSON,
Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-09-29
FOIey'S Honey and Tar
cures colds, prevents pneumonia.
Probate Order.

State OF Michigan, county Of Van Buren.-ss.
AZ a session Of the probate court for said county
held al the probate office in the village of Paw
Paw, on the 3Oth day OF August In the year one
thousand nine hundred and FIVE.
Present, Hon. David Anderson, Judge OF Pro
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Hiram Colby.
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
Of Gertrude A. Colby, widow Of said deceased, pray
ing that certain instrument in writing now on hle
with the Court, aud purpOrting 10 be the last
will and testament of said deceased, may be
proved, allowed and admitted TO probate as
SUCH and that execution thereof may be granted to
Newton II. Colby and Archie l.. Colby, the executors
named in said will.
Thereupon II is ordered that Monday, the I'd day
of October A. ID. 1905. at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon be assigned for the hearing of said petition
and that the heirs-at-law of said deceased, and all
other persons interested in said estate are required
20 appear az session of said court, TO be
holden at the probate Office in the village Of Paw
Paw, a. show cause, if any there be, why the
PRAYER Of the petitioner should not be granted.
And II is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice TO the persons interested in said estate
of the pendency Of said petition and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub.
lished IN The True Northerner, newspaper printed
and circulating in said county OF Van Buren,, for
three successive weeks at least previous TO said
day OF hearing.
DAVID ANDERSON,
Judge OF Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-09-29
ChancerY sale.

In pursuance and by virtue of decree OF the
circuit court for the county CT Van Buren, IN chan-
Gerry in the state OF Michigan, made and dated on
the l2th day of April A. y. 1905, in certain cause
therein pending, wherein the Paw Paw Savings
bank a corporation organized under and existing
by virtue OF the laws Of the state OF Michigan, II
complainant, and Eunice Ihling, Cora Morrill, NEE
Ihing1, and J Ohm w. Free. administrator OF Tie
estate Of Ohm Ihling deceased, are defendants
Notice Is hereby given that shall sell at puphc
auction TO the highest bidder, at the front door OF
the court house in the village of Paw Paw, county
OF Van Buren, and state of Michigan, tsaid court
house being the place for holding the circuit court
ia and for said county Saturday, the fourth day
of November, A. d. 1908, al 10 clock IN the iore-
noon of said DAY. all much thereof as may DE
necessary 20 raise the amount due 10 the sald com
paiuant for principal, interest and costs IN said
cause, of the following described lands ana prem
ises, viz:
Being part of the northeast quarter OF section
thirty-two (32), township three 81 south, OF range
thirteen - west. in said county of Van Buren, and
being part of the Michigan Central railroad com
panys station grounds in the village of Lawton, in
aid county aud being 80 much of said station
grounds, bounded eastwardly by the westlneof the
Main street in SAID village, westwardly 10y the west
line OF said grounds, southerly 10y the north me
of the said company's right Of way which Is sew
enty.hve 75) feet distant from the original center
line of said grounds -
Dated, Paw Paw. Mich, September 49, A. ID
| 1908. -, ,,o,,,r,~D
Circuit court commissioner in and for Van Burer
| county, Michigan.
| LINCOLN Il. TITUS,
solicitor for complainant
Business address, Paw Paw, Mich.