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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
The Passing Organ.

1t has at last developed that the
partisan organ is of small moment in
political contests. and perhaps OF ma
terial injury. This is true, even OF
the sincere papers OF that character.
OF the mere official sheets, those
whose existence depends upon official
favors, they have no influence good
or bad with even respectable num-
Der OF thinking citizens.
The Washington Post thinks that
a newspaper that has surrendered the
right and abandoned the duty OF
thinking for itself and Of nttering its
own thoughts, and feels bound to
commend what its Judgment con-
dennis, is far below a proper stand
ard. Such is the party organ as dis
tinguished from tie Independent
newspaper that combats error re-
gartless of where it may be found.
Years ago party papers were wide
ly flinuential, and mainly because
those who spoke through, and con-
Quoted their columns were men well
known for ability, character and au-
thority. Now impersonal journalism
without responsibility, truly news
sheets have succeeded in the field, and
where some personality remains it is
without influence because the persons
conducting them are devoid, as a
rule, of striking individuality.
As dissemination OF news and n
recorder of the mere times, the organ
has yet some uses, but it would be
difficult to name newspaper in this
country which claims or exercises
partisan authority, which has influ
ence--nay, which is not n positive in
jury to the cause it seeks to serve.
The newspaper organ, since indi
viduality and personality on TIT
press l,as been succeeded by the com
meFcialized journal. established as
rule primarily to make money and tt
gather news and to editorially com
lnent to that end secOndarily, hal
become a thing rather to be despise'
than commended and to be opposes
rather than followed.
OF the swarm OF smaller fry-thos
whose existence is merely the result
OF pap" or its hope, nothing need b
said. Most of them hardly deserv
and certainly do not reach the meas
ure of contempt and it can be said O
many OF them, that their permanen
suspension would I'll a long Tel
want.-Shreveport Journal.
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Timber Land Notice.
United States Land Office,
New Orleans. La,

United States Land Office J
New Orleans. La,
Nov. II, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress OF june Sd,
1914 entitled An Act for the sale of Timber
Lands in the States Of California, Oregon. Ne
vada and Washington Territory" as extended to
all Public Land States by Act of August =, 1857,
GEORGE H. MCKNIGHT,
Of Colfax, Grant parish, louisiana has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement No. hS7
for the purchase of thr Southeast quarter of sec
ton tweuty-two. township eight north range
three west. La. Mer, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuable for
it's timber than for agricultural purposes and to
establish his claim to said land before James j.
O'Cuinn, Clerk District Court. at Colfax, La,
on Tuesday. the 3lst d,y of January: A. ID: 1905.
He names as witnesses: r. f. Mcknight. OF
Colfax, La, w. B. Clarke. of Colfax, La. jesse
Thompson, of Villas. La, jackson Thompson. OF
Villas. La.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely to the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 3lst day Of
January, 1905. WALTER l.. COhEN,
noy8 Register.
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Receivers Sale.

By virtue of authority vested in me by law
and under an order issued out of the honorable
the 18th Judicial District Court / will sell TO
the highest bidder, at the principal front door
of the court house in Colfax. La, on
SATURDAY, Feb II. 1905,
the following property. belonging o the Colfax
Press Brick Co.. Limited. to-wit:
Six acres of land and improvements. with two
houses, in town of .Colfax. Clay shed, engine
room and machine house. Three brick clamps.
One Plow. one lot of tools. two car movers. 40
feet of i-inch pipe $50 feet of 112-inch pipe. one
at of castings doors and CRATES. two carts. one
Ross Kellar press brick machine, one boiler and
engine. one cypress tank, three horses. three
sets Of gear three scrapers. one pump WELL
All to be sold for cash for what IL will bring.
Colfax La, Jan. %. 1906
J. N FLETCHER, Receiver.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28

Presi Sen5 William Edenborn, ofthe
Louisiana Railway and Navigation
Company, spent the day in the city
Yesterday in consultation with the
local officials. Mr.. Edenborn said
that this was merely one OF his peri
odical trips of inspection OF the prop
critics of the road, and possessed no
particular significance; but said that
every effort would be made to press
the completion of the road to New
Orleans. Mr.. Edenborn will remain
in the city for several days.
During the month of January the
freight business of the Louisiana
Railway and Navigation Company
has increased to remarkablcextent
and it is very probable that within
the next few days it will be necessary
to put on considerable additional
rolling stock in order to handle the
freight promptly.
Joseph Lallande, in discussing the
matter yesterday, said that the
growth of the business on this line
had been almost phenomenal. and
be believed that within the next
year this property would become ont
OF the most profitable of all the roads
in Louisiana as far az freight traffic
was concerned. Plea yune Jan. Gath
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Notice to Creditors.
In the matter Of Stewart & Walker vs. their
Creditors

In the Thirteenth District Court. Grant Phi, La
In pursuance to order issued by the Judge oil
the 18th District Court Of Grant parish Louisiana.
in the above entitled canse. wherein a meeting OF
the creditors Is ordered to convene before Hon
w B. Clarke, Notary Public Of Grant Parish, La.
in the town OF Colfax. La. beginning on Monday
the 9Th day OF February. A d. 1906, at the hour
OF 10 O'Clock a. m, to vote upon the granting OF
refusing OF the application OF the said Stewart
Walker for a respite OF g. H. is and "a months
against the claims of said creditors.
You are therefore hereby notified that all per-
sons claiming to be creditors against the aoove
said meeting at the time and place above stated
a nd then and there make due proof OF their claims
as the law directs.
Witness the Hon. W. F. Blackman Judge OF
the istb Judicial District Court OF Grant Parish,
la. and INV Official seal and signature on this
the 18th day OF January. A. ID. 1895.
JAMES J. O'QUINN,
Clerk OF the 18th District Court
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
Dead In Saw Mill Pond.

A dead man WAS found in the log
pond at Lincecum saw mill on last
Saturday. The body was found by
two small boys. They said that he
was standing in an upright position,
his head projecting ont of the water
slightly. He was white and had two
sears on him. One scar was on the
left side of the face and the other on
the right side of the head. There was
nothing on the remains to identify
him.-Town Talk Jan. 25th.
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HoW'S This Z?

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.-F. j..
CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known r.
j. Cheney for the last ID years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi-
ness transactions, and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
INVADING, kINNAN d MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, ..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 15c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constlpa.
tim
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
A Grim Tragedy

is daily enacted, in thousands of homes,
as death claims, in each one, another
victim of consumption or pneumonia.
But when coughs and colds are properly
treated the tragedy is averted. f. G.
Huntley, of Oklandon. Ind, writes: MY
wife had the consumption and three
doctors gave her up. Finally she took
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump.
tion, Coughs and Colds, which cured
her. and today she is well and strong
1t kills the germs of all diseases. One
dose relieves. Guaranteed ut Soc and 81
by Crescent Drug Co. Trial bottle free
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28

"Hog and hominy" is a good
platform, but not broad enough for
the people of the Southwest. We
need planks for fruits and vegeta-
bles, syrups and honey, poultry OF
all kinds, mules, horses, sheep,
goats, wheat, oats, hay crops, can
neries, cotton mills, preserving and
picking works -as well as cotton
and corn. We must adopt time
tried intelligent methods of grow
ing these products and organizing
these lines of business. The people
must stick together and follow
sensible leader to insure success
Farm and Ranch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
Notice to Grand Jurors.

The grand jurors in and for Grant
parish are hereby notified to appear
i'm open court on Monday. January
SOth. A. d. 1905. at 10 O'Clock a. m,
instead of Monday, January l6. 1905,
MS per notice given last week, said
date being in error.
By order of the Court.
j. j. O'QUINN.
Clerk District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
no Not Suppress a Cough

When you have a cough do not try to
suppress 1t, but remove the cause. The
cough is only symptom of some dis
ease. and the disease is what you should
cure, then the cough will stop of itself
The most common cause Of coughing is
a cold. Anodynes will promptly sup
press the cough, aud preparations con-
tanning chloroform, opium, etc. are used
for that purpose, but they do not cure
the cold. Chamberlain's Cough Rene
DIV, on the other hand, does not suppress
The congo, bat relieves it by removing
from. theIthroat and lungs the mucous
which Instructed the breathing. and
alIayingGhe irritation and tickling in
the throit. 1t also opens the secretions
and effe {tuaiiy aud permanently cures
The cold PAS well as tie cough. For sale
by j. HSMcNeely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
Stocknolders' Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that an an
nual meeting of the Stockholders OF
the Bank of Montgomery. MontSom-
cry, Louisiana. will be held at their
house at O'Clock p. M.
Wednesday, February 1st, 1903. for
the purpose of electing nine directors
to serve for the ensuing year.
l.. ID. WARDLOw, Cashier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
A carload of Caddo cotton and
corn fertilizer for sale by J. H. Me-
Neely.
SHERIFF. SALE.
18th Judicial District Court. Parish
of Grant. Louisiana.

18th Judicial District Court. Parish
of Grant. Louisiana.
In the matter OLA. Bauer vs.. j. d.
Colbert & Co.
BY virtue of n writ of fl. in. issued
out of the 18th Judicial conrt and to
me directed in the above entitled suit
| have seized and viii offer for sale
between the hours prescribed by law
at the principal front door of the
court house in Colfax, La. on
SATURDAY, FEB. 4, 1905.
the following property. seized on as
the property Of the defendant. tO-wit:
Lots CTS. 9. 10, II and IL. in Block
No. of the Dowden Addition to the
town of Pollock. La. Also all the
wood and timber thereon. together
with all the improvements thereon.
Terms-Cash. subject to appraise-
ment. Nj. +. SWAFFORD.
Sheriff,
Colfax, La. Dec. 20, 1904
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CURATORSHIP OVER INTERDICT.
18th Judicial Dist. Court. Parish OF
Grant, Louisiana, No. 5l7.
Curatorship Of estate of w. L.
D,.ll Jn%nv1fof

Curatorship of estate of w. I.
Bell, Interdict.
Whereas John G. Bell has petition
ell the Court for letters OF curator
ship over the person and estate OF w.
T. Bell, interdict. notice is hereby
given to all whom it doth or may
concern to show cause within ten
days why the prayer of said petitioner
should not he granted. By order OF
the Court. This BIRD of Jan. 1909.
JAMES j. O'QUINN,
Clerk 18th Dist. Court Grant P'sh, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
snoiIed her Beauty.

Harriet Howard, of 200 W. 34th-st.,
New York, at one time had her beauty
spoiled with skin trouble. She writes:
II had salt rheum or eczema for years,
but nothing would cure It until l used
Bucklens Arnica Salve." A quick and
sure healer for cuts, burns and sores;
25c at Crescent Drug Co.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28

The Industrial Institute at Lafay-
cite begins second term OF fourth ses-
sion next Monday, Jan. 80. Send for
catalogue and quarterly bulletin to
E. l.. Stephens, President.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-01-28
Notice to Persons Under Bond.

All parties under bond are hereby
notified to appear in open court on
Monday. Feb. 6, 1905, at 10 a. M, or
their bonds will he forfeited.
By order of the court this Jan. O,
1905. JAS. j. O'QUINN,
Clerk of Court, Grant Parish.
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NOTICE.

To Peddlers, Collectors, and 9th
er Trespassers:-
Attention is called to posters
on my plantation gates. Take
warning that the law will be
enforced.
]. H. McNEELY.
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Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La.

Dec. %. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support ef his claim. and that said
proof will be made before Register
and Receiver at Natchitoches, La,
on Feb. IA. 1905. viz: H. 8. No. SO7S,
W. RUFUS McMANUS,
of vertla. La. for the e y Sc Y SET. 8
II. 8 y, X. 4 w, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: j. f. Wallace. j. +. Kelly. X. s.
Garrett, w. Stroud. all of Verda. La.
j. ERNEST BREDA. Register.
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J. H. McNeely will sell all win
ter clothing for the next thirty
days at 25 per cent discount. See
his big advertisement
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Subscriptions Received.

The Chronicle is pleased to en-
ter four new subscribers this week,
viz: B. 3. Roshto, j. NJ. Brandon,
E. A. Mathis and J. s. Brett.
Also we acknowledge renewals
of subscriptions received from w.
T. Buckner, Ada T. Hall, E. G,
Chelette, j. l.. Morintine, b. T.
Ray and Emma Nelson.
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In testimony whereof W1tness our Hi2naturts Oh
this 10th day of January. A. D. 1905, in the pres
eace OF the undersigned witnesses, at Colfax, Lou
isana in said parish OF Grant.
Signed: FELIX BULLITT.
O. l.. NUGENT,
Witness: d. L. WOODS,
r. JETER J.I. DURHAM,
+ p LEWIS. A. W. LEWIS.
JAS. J. O'QUINN,
Clerk Dist Court and Ex-Oficio Jury Conf
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Among our new subscribers this
week is Mr.. j. S. Brett, of Rat
cliff, Texas. This young man was
raised in and around Colfax, and
many of our citizens will remem-
Der Sparks as boy.
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List of Petit Jurors.

Pursuant to an order of the Judge. the Jury
Commissioners have drawn the following forty
Petit Jurors to serve for the first week OF the
February Term of District Court In and for Grant
parish, beginning Monday, Feb. 8. 1905, viz:
wApn NAME WARD
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-22
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Eureka House Almost Burns
to the Ground.

The most disastrous fire experienced
in this city in several years past occur
red Tuesday morning between the
hour Of one and two o'clock when the
Eureka house, located on Eureka street
opposite the court house, burned to the
ground. The fire originated in the rear
OF the building either in the wash room
or the kitchen and only a few minutes
after it's discovery the building was
wrapped in flames. 1t was discovered
by j. B. Chattertop, manager OF the ho-
tel, who Immediately notified the
guests. These numbered about thirty
and their quick action in making a
speedy exit is all that saved them from
serious injury il not death by cremation.
fWith sheets tied together, which served
as ropes. the occupants Of the rooms
managed to lower themselves without
injury.
Only one man was seriously injured.
This was A. j. Pate, OF Denver. He
was occupying room on the east side
. OF the building, in the brick portion Of
the structure. Following the actions of
some OF the other tenants he attempted
to jump from the window of his room,
which was in the second story, and in SO
doing struck guy wire used to support
telegraph pole. He was thrown heav-
lily to the ground and was bruised terri.
lily about the head and body. He also
sustained fracture OF five ribs. The
man was removed to the Teller houss
and medical assistance was at once sum-
moned. Upon their arrival physicians
pronounced the case as hopeless and
held out little anticipation OF his recov-
cry. Strong heart tonics we're admins
tered during Tuesday morning and
afternoon with the hope Of prolongipg
life but the man was too far
gone for medical skill to be OF any avail
and death relieved him OF intense suffer
ing at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. A
son, who occupied the room with him,
jumped and caught the wire which was
struck by the father and succeeded in
reaching the ground with ease.
4 The building burned with the utmost
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-22
Cottrell's Win.

The Owl team OF this city crossed bats
with the Cottrells in Denver Sunday
and were trimmed up to the tune OF II to
IL. The local boys played fair game,
so it is claimed, but the Denver team
was too much for them. In the fourth
inning the Cottrells made seven runs
which put the Owls completely to the
bad. They were not even would bes,
not so much as -beens-they were
dead ones after that eventful inning.
A return game is scheduled for the
near future with the Cottrelle, to be
played in this city on the hor re grounds,
and it is the opinion Of all the "ians''
in these diggings that when the Owls
get through with the city breds they
will look like q soiled duece 10 a clean
deck. Sunday q game will be played in
this city between the Owls and George.
town pine.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-22
Drilling Contest Rules.

Double Hand-Hammersj no heavier
than eight pounds will be allowed.
Drills to be q steel: no swedgsd bits;
finish drill to be full 3 in.
Single Hand-Hammers no heavier
than pounds. Drills to be Of q steel;
no swedged bits; finish bit to be OF full
9, inch.
Time of drilling in both single and
double ten minutes.
Entrance fee s1.00 per man, which
money will be added to the prizes.
Tom. Dunstone,
VIM. Job,
ShermanyHarrie,
Committee.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-22
PROGRAM FOR 4'TH.
List Of Prizes Offered For the
Sports.

The executive committee OF the 4th OF
July celebration has outlined the follow
ing program Of events which will be
given on the Bird and 4th Of next month.
It is not exactly complete and some
changes will probably be made before
the program is published as official. On
the programs, which will be printed
for distribution, the various places at
which the sports will occur will be CIV
en-. 1t is the intention Of the committee
to arrange it 30 that the numerous fea-
lures will be held in different sections Of
the city 30 that no merchants or saloons
that have contributed will feel that they
have been overlooked:
SUNDAY JULY2.
3 P. M.-Ball game between the Owls
and the Fells, OF Denver.
MONDAY, JULY 3rd.
9:30 A. M.-Parade. Assemble at city
hal. Prize Of $1,000 offered for the
best float Or most attractive turnout.
II A. M.-Burro Race. 1st prize $500;
End, $500.
Ills A. Mug OF War, eleven men on
each end Of rope. Prize, $500.
P. M.-Firemen's Event, Plug Race,
Wet Test. 1st prize, s75 90; 2Ld,
5000.
2:3O P. MOO Yard Foot Race. 1st
prize, $1,000; End, $500.
200 Yard Foot Race. LIST prize, $1,000;
2nd, $500.
3 P. M.-Ball Game, Owls vs. Fells.
5P. M.-Horse Race. 1st prize, $1,000;
2od, $500.
7P. M.-Band Concerts. Promenade.
8 P. M.-Dance given by Owl Club at
Armory hall.
TUESDAY, JULY 4th.
$50 A. M.-Band Concerts.
GA. M.-Rock Drilling Contest. 1st
prize, 5000, double. handed; End
5000. Single Handed-1st prize,
5000; End, $500.
IL A. -Straightaway Race. Prize,
$1,000
1P M.-Ball Game between Owls and
Felis.
3 P. M.--Hook and Ladder Race, 1st
prze. 5000: 2ud, 5000.
4 P. M.-Donkey Race. 1st prize, $500;
2nd, 500. 3-Legged Race-1st prize,
$500; 2nd, 800. 11,year. r.old Boy Race
list prize, B 90; 2pd, 800. l6-year.
old Boy .Race-1st prize, $500; 2nd,
s2C0. Sack Race-lst prize, $500;
2nd, % 90.
$50 P. M.-Fireworks Display.
Q P. M.-Grand Ball at Armory.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-22

fury for several hours and it was with
extreme difficulty that the firemen, as.
sisted by citizens, succeeded in confir
ing the flames to the Eureka house
The residence Of Percy Alsdori, which
adjoined the hotel, was threatened sew
eral times and had it not been for the
wisdom Of the fremen IN keeping
streams of water pouring on the build
ing constantly. it too, would have been
devoured by the flames.
Being unable to cope with the situa.
tion the fire departments Of Mountain
City and Black Hawk were called into
service. These responded promptly to
the call and rendered much assistance.
With the aid OF these two companies five
or six streams we're kept playing on the
blaze until it was completely under con.
troll.
That the loss OF human life did not
exceed more than one is miraculous. A
the tenants mostly we're sleeping in
rooms above the ground floor where
escape was very difficult. So hot was
the blaze and with euch rapidity did it
spread from its place Of origin, the peo
pie sleeping upstairs were compelled to
make their escape without procuring
their belongings. Several ran out OF the
building with just their night clothes
covering their bodies.
The building was completely demol.
ished, being reduced to big pile Of
rubbish. Only the four walls OF the
brick structure remained standing. The
loss is estimated at about $4,000, with
$500 insurance on the building aud
contents.
The Eureka house was owned by Dan
Fuelcher, OF Denver, and was one Of
the old land marks OF the city. For a
long time it was used as brewery and
after the death OF VIM. Lehmkuhl, the
owner at that time, the building was
converted into hotel. About three or
four months ago, the hostelry changed
management and passed from the hands
OF Frank Wiley to j. b. Chatterton.
While conducting the establishment
Mr.. Chatterton had built up good pat
ronage and had succeeded in making
the house very popular. Many will
sympathize with the gentleman in ex-
periencing the misfortune Of Tuesday
morning, having only leased the hotel
such short time before.
Whether another hotel will be built
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-22

on. the site where the Eureka house for
merly stood or not, is not known at this
time, bu. as there is sufficient bus
mess here for hotel such as the one
that burned there is no reason why one
should not be built. At least it Is the
general wish OF the citizens that the
debris on the lots where the hotel stood
will be cleared away with haste as it
presents a very unsightly scene.
Gilpin observer., 1905-06-22
Gard of Thanks.

We, the undersigned, take this method
OF publically expressing our heartfelt
and everlasting gratitude, as we can.
not see everyone personally, to all the
kind friends and neighbors who 80 no.
bly, and .unselfishly assisted US during
the last late illness Of our loving and de.
voted wife and mother, Mrs. Nellie
Maddern, who was called by our Maker
to the hereafter on Monday, June IL, O5.
We also wish to give thanks for the
many flowers received as token Of 81.
TEEN to our departed one and may God
bless you one and all.
John Madden and Son.