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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-05-05
AN ORDINANCE

Ordering an election In school District No. - to
take the census Of the legally qualified voters OF
that district on levying q five mill tax for hve
years. for the purpose OF employing tcachere
building school houses, and In aid OF general
education Of the children In said district. and
establishing . precinct at which to hold said
election.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury Of Grant par
ish, in regular session convened, That there Be
and is hereby ordered an election In school dis
trict No. 90 to take the census OF the legally
qualiAed voters of said district upon the question
Of voting special Ave mill tax upon all taxable
property situated In said district. both personal
for other purposes. for the purpose OF education.
Be II further ordained, etc, That there be ana
Is hereby established voting precinct at Antonio
In said district, and that the said election shall
be held there on
TUESDAY. MAY %. 1906.
De it further ordaiued, ETC., That should said
election be carried, that the proceeds arising from
said tax shall be used in said district for the pur.
pose of building houses, employing teachers. and
for the cause Of education generally
BE 1t further ordained. etc, That said election
shall he by printed ballot. and shall contain the
words, "For the i've mill tax" and the words.
Against the five mill tax" and shall be held &C.
Be IL further ordained etc, That this ordi-
nance shall go into effect from and after its
adoption, and that all costs Of ordering and
holding and prpmulgatinR said election sholl be
borne by the district for WHOSE beneht the cleo
ton IL ordered.
The said i've mill tax to be levied for period
of Eve wears, beginning with 1906. and including
1907 1908. 1909. and concluding with 1910.
Adopted April 3. 1906.
wB CLARKE President
Clerk Of Police Jury.
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AN ORDINANCE
Ordering an election In School District No. 10 to
take the census of the legally qualified voters
of that district on levying i've mill tax for
i've years, for the purpose Of employing teach-
ers building school houses, and In aid ri gen.
and establishing a precinct at which to hold
the aaid election.
be 1t ordained by the Police Jury Of Grant par
ish, In regular session convened. That there be
and In hereby ordered an election In school dis
trict No IS, to take the census OF the eRnlly quail
ihed voters OF said district upon the question OF
voting special Ave mill tax upon all taxable
property situated I'm said district. both personal
and real. In addition to all other taxes levied for
other purposes, for the purpose of education.
Be It further ordained, etc, That there be and
IL hereby established n voting precinct 1T lnce-
cum in said district, and that the said election
shall be held there
TUESDAY. MAY %. 1906.
BE ii further ordained, etc, That should said
election be carried. that the proceeds arising
from said tax shall be used in said district for
the purpose OF building houses employing teach
ers, and for the cause OF education generally.
Be IL further ordained, ETC., That said election
shall be by printed ballot and shall contain the
words, For the five mill tax" and the words,
Against the fve mill tax" and shall be held ae-
coriing to the general election laws OF the State.
lie it further ordained. etc.. That this ordinance
shall go into effect from and after its adoption,
and that all costs OF ordering and holding and
prom ulga ting said election shall be borne by the
district for whose benefit this election Is ordered
The said i've mill tax to be levied for period
of five years, beginning with 1906. and including
1897, I9Os 1909. and concluding with 1910.
Adopted April 8, 1906.
JOHN RANDOLPH.
CLARKE. President.
Clerke of Police Jury.
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Subscription $I.0O. In advance.
II. g. GOODWIN. Editor and Proprietor.
A. M. GOODWIN. Publisher and Assistant.
Official Organ Of Grant Parish.
Official Organ Of Grant Parish School
Board and Town of COIfax.
To Our Patrons.

The Chronicle for three weeks past
has been crowded with official publi-
cations, and this will continue for
two weeks to come. After this un-
usual demand ON our columns Is over
We hope to make up for omission of
local and general news. and will en-
deavOr to keep the paper at its usual
standard as u dissemination of news
and timely comments on men and
matters.
We have been Of the people and
with the people of Grant parish I'm all
their affairs for nearly thirty years.
and they have known they could
place us on the side OF right all the
time. To rightly serve our genera
ton to- the hest interest Of high and
low alike will continue to be our only
aim. and we hope to prove to the
public the integrity of our stand and
the justness of our contention I'm all
matters. Wherein We may err we
ash. the counsel and advice of all
right thinking people. and wherein
We IRE right we ask their sympatllet-
ic help and support.
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An ARnINANCE

AN ORDINANCE
Ordering an election in school District No 20 to
take the census Of the legally qualified voters OF
that said district on the levying OF n nve mill
tar for ave years. for the purpose of employing
teachers building school houses, and in aid OF
general education of the children in said dis
trict. and establishing n precinct at which to
hold the said election.
BE Il ordained by the Police Jury OF Grant par
ish In regular session convened. that there be
and IN hereby ordered an election In school dis
trict No TO- to take the census Of the legally quail
iAed voters of said district upon the question OF
voting special i've mill tax upon all taxable
rroperty situated In said district, both personal
and real In addition to all other taxes levied for
other purposes for the purpose Of education.
he IL further ordained, etc, that there De and
IL hereby established q voting precinct at Eureka
school house in said district. and that the said
TUESDAY, MAY %, 1906.
Be II further ordained, ETC., That should said
election be carried, that the proceeds arisingfrom
aid tar shall be used In said district for the pur-
pose of building houses. employing tsacheFs. and
Tor the cause Of education generally.
Re IL further ordained. ETC.. That said election
shall be by printed ballot and shall contain the
words 'For the Ave mill tex." and the words.
..Axainst the Ave mill tax" and shall b held
according TO the general election laws 81 the
state. 49,
Be it further ordained. etc.. That this erdi-
nance shall 50 into eject from and aeef ~ eanp-
ton. and thot all costs Of ordering and hslding
ard promuIgstins said election shaIl b bofne ~
the district for whose bsnsht this sDecfaoA , Or
6crsd.
Il ave yearss bsginniag vttA 1875: ana Including
fral, l3o0. f9o9, and concluding Win Iue.
Adopted AP'f > '''' ,oHs RANDOLPH.
w. B. CLARKE. President.
Clerk Of Police Jury.
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AN ORDINANCES


Ordering an election in School District No. 81 70
take the census of the legally qualified voters OF
that district on levying I'VE mill tax for hve
years, for the purpose OF employing teachers,
building school housas, and In aid Of general
education Of the children in said DISTRICT and
establishing q precinct 1t which to hold the
said election.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury Of Grant par
ish, in regular session convened. That there Do
trict No 81, to take the census of the legally
qualified voters OF said district. both psfnonaa
and real In addition TO all other taxes lsvted Tor
other purposes for the purpose OF sdueatjon.
Be ID further ordained, ETC., That there be and
10 hereby established voting pxeesncf at verda
in said district. and that the sid e5setaon SHAH
TUESDAY, MAY n, 1895.
Be IL further ordained, ETC.. That should said
election be carried. that tie prOcesds ARISING nom
said tar shall be used in said district for the pnr.
for the cause OF education generally.
Be 1t further ordained, ETC., That saSd eScstaon
shall be by printed ballot. and shall contain the
words, "fof he Eve min tax" end the WORDS.
Against the Avs min tax, and shah b held ac.
coriing 70 ~ general election laws Of Tie 6tAta
Be IL further ordsined, etc. That this Qrot-
nance shall go into effect from and afeer its
adoption, and that I'll costa Of ordering and hold
ing and FORMULATING said election snau D
borne BY The dis>zict Tor who's bsss1s ~ seee
tion n ordered.
me saSd ~ MN IA 70 BE- isvied FOR . psFtod
Of Avs ysars. bogipDing VII lSoe. ano ine1odine
1901, 1873. Isoa. sas to1cladisg WITH lsie
Adopted April 5. I9os.
JOHN RANDOLPH,
WB CLARKE. fresident.
Cleric Of Police jury.
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Card of Thanks.

Montgomery. La. April q, 1906.
Editor Collar Chronicle:
Please allow us space in the Chron-
icle to thank our friends Tor their
kind assistance during the illness and
burial of our little baby, who died on
the 2lst of April 1906. at 10 p. m. We
could scarcely have borne the fatigue
and grief but for the aid and s ympa-
thy of our friends. which made both
bearable for us. We assure every one
who contributed to the relief OF our
little darling, that they have our
deepest gratitude, and their kindness
and sympathy has brought them
nearer to US rs neighbours and friends,
for which, dear friends, accept our
sincere thanks.
ROLLA AND VEsTER SELLERs.
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The Postal Note Plan.

1t * quite probable that Congress
ut Its present session will adopt a
new aud Important Improvement in
our postal service which was recently
submitted by Postmaster General
COrtelyOu I'm the form of a bill. The
purpose of this bill Is to make 1t ~ :
necessary for persons to send remit
tances in postage stamps or silver
coins through the mails.
MIR. COrtelyOu proposes that spe-
ciul postal notes of the denOmina-
lions Of ], 2. 3. 4. 5, 6. Z. 8 and cen t.
I've sold at their face value without n
fee. The regular postal notes will I've
for 10, 20, 30. 10, 30. 60, 20. SO and 70
cents. 81, 81 80. 81 and 81 80. A fee
Of one cent will he charged for notes
from 10 tn 30 cents and two cents for
notes from 30 cents to 81 30. The
plan has been worked out by n conf
mission aud there Will probably be
mo- opposition to 1t. 1t may happen
TINT II the postal notes below the
vnlie Of ten cents are well printed
they viii come into use tn some ex
tent M currency, but the fact that
they will be redcemable only ut some
particular post Office may prevent
this practice from becoming as gen
Pral az 1t 0therwise might. However,
II the government IL to charge moth
Ing for the issue III there notes why
~hOuleHit frgood plan to make
them payable tn bearer and at
any post office? 1t would then lie
possible To remit amounts mp to q
cents Ivy enclosing three ut the postal
notes In n letter. or Sc cents 10y en-
closing four of them. Such ~ system
woultlsl,e Of Immense convenience to
the people who l'atronize mall order
concerns. and the government would
gain 10y the increase III letter postage.
IN. u. States. May 2.
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u. e. Dewitt,
AN ACT

AN AK
To confirm the sale and make good and valid in
Law the delivery and transfer by the p ,lice
jury of the parish If Grant to the town Of COL
in said town, known a. the ''Old Jail Site"
and being the same land acquired BY said poli~s
jury from X. II. Williamson. Due notice hav-
ing been given according to the requirements
of Art. 50, of the Constitution OF this State for
the year 1898. Of the intention to apply for the
passage of this act.
Section /. be il enacted By the General As
ssmbly Of the State Of Louisiana, that the sale,
delivery and transfer By the police jury Of the
parish Of Grant. to the town OF Collar. La, OF .
certain LIT Of sail town. being one hundred feet
Of lot one. fronting on fourth street. in block
thirty-eight of said town. and said lot being IN
the northwest corner of block thirty-eight and
police jury Of Grant parish from X. II. William:
SON. as recorded in book IF" of Conveyances Ut
Grant parish. page ia ct seq. be and the same
il hereby confirmed and made good and valid in
law and made incontestable. said sale from
eaid police jury to said town having been made
book IL" of Conveyances Of said parish. at page
600 ct seq, ard having been passed before w. b.
Clarke. Notary Public. April l5 1904.
Section 2. Be it further enacted, ETC.. That
all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repealed. in 40 FAR al
the same may affect this act, and that this act
shall take effect from and after its passage.
Colfax La, April IL, 1906
We, the Mayor and Board OF Aldermen OF the
town Of COlfax. L., hereby give nOtioe. In &C
cordance with Art. 50. OF the constitution OF lSk
al Assembly Of the State OF Louisiana for the
passage Of the above act. TO confirm the sale Of
the property mentioned in the above proposed
act. J. p. LEWIS, Mayor.
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Order Of Election.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF GRANT.
BY virtue Of the authority vested In us, and IN
accordance with an ordinance of the honorable
police jury of the parish of Grant. adopted by the
said body at Its regular meeting held for the
month Of APRIL 1905. an election iE hereby ordered
to be held on the I'D day Of May. 1906. within
the school district known as district number II or
the Salem district, for the purpose Of taking the
sense OF the people on the proposition OF lesying
a special tax Of Ave mills on all the taxable prop
erty in said district for the period OF Ave years In
aid Of the public schools Of said district. The tax
so levied to begin with the year 1905 and continu-
ing for the full period of Ave years.
The said election to be held at
SALEM y.
In said district and In all thugs In accordance
with the general election laws ofthe State Of Lou
isiana and due returns made thereof as the law
directs ssss...
Witness our Official signature On this ths 18th
day Of April. 1906.
JNO. A. WILLIAMS,
j. A. HARVEY
H. W. RICHARDSON.
Members of the Board OF Supervisors of Grant
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF GRANT,
by virtue Of the authority vested in us. and In
accordance with an ordinance OF the police jury
of the parish of Grant, we do hereby appoint the
following commissioners Of election and clerk to
hold election in school district number II. known
Salem district. for the purpose of taking the
of the property tax payers Of said district
on the proposition Of levying Ave mills tax on
all the property In said district. subject to taxa
ton for n period of Ave years:
Commssoners-w. II. Walker, II. A. Guynes,
j. ]. Rinehart.-
Olerk-J. ". Orr.
The said election to be held at Salem In said
district on the 22d day OF May, 1906.
The above named commissioners and clerk are
authorized and ordered to hold said election IN
der the general election laws OF the state of Lou.
Isiana and make their returns or process verbal
OF the same as the law directs.
Witness our Official signatures this the 18th
day OF April. 1905.
JNO. A. WILLIAMS,
j. A. HARVEY,
II. W. RICHARDSON.
Members Of the Board Of Supervisors of Grant
Parish Louisiana.
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Constable Sale.

Jasper Spencer vs.. Louisiana Stave and Tie Co.
7th Justice Court. Parish of Grant, State Of
Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of writ
of execution and by order of the above court, l
have seized and will offer for sale between the
hours presc ribed by law on
MONDAY. MAY 2, 1905.
at the postoflice in vetda. the following describ-
ed property: 1900 clarret slaves seized rs the
property OF defendant to satisfy Judgment o
$75 % and costs in the above case.
Terms of Sale--('ash with benefit of appraise-
ment. Given under my hand. this 18th day of
April 1906 WATSON RODGERS,
Constable 7th Ward. Grant Parish.
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Constable Sale.

Robert NJ. Green 4 Sons W. Verda Drug Co.. Ltd.
Seventh Justice Court, Parish Of Grant, State Of
Louisiana.
Notice il hereby given that by virtue Of a writ
0f 70 issued "ut of the above court. have
seized and will offer for sale between the hours
prescribed by Law ut the court house door in the
town of Montgomery on
SATURDAY, MAY s, 1905,
certain soda water apparatus selxed rs the
property of defendent the above suit TO satisfy
a judgment of SJ7 and costs less credit of SIS.
Terms Of Sale-Cash with benefit of appraise-
ment. Given under my hand this 18th day of
April, 1906. WATSON RODGERS.
Constable eth Ward. Grant Parrish.
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SubscriptiOus Received.

The Chronicle adda to Its list of new
subrcribers the names of Miss Addie
I. Virgins, o. c. Bird, Luther COrbitt
and j. =. Haley.
Also we acknowledge renewals of
subscription received from w. W.
Baltic, H. Il. Hines. Warren Compton,
l.. -. Straughn. j. G. Mcknight. H.
II. White, j. H. Walker, w. s. Had
not. VIM. LaCrOix and Judge W. l..
Richardson.
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Notice Union Meeting.

Notice il hereby given that District
Union No. . will meet with Fairfield
Local Union ON Saturday. May -,
1906. at 10 O'Clock n. IN. The menu
beers Of said district are requested to
lie ON hand at that hour. Members
from other districts and persons who
are not members are invited to lie
present. A. CHELETTE,
Vice President.
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G.. FL. MCCAIN.
RttOrn6u-at-LaW,
MONTGOMERY. Ia.
Will attend all courts at Colfax.
Timber Land Notice.
United States Land Once.
New Orleans, Louisiana,
February q, 1906,


February q, 1905,
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions Of the Act
Of Congress Of June 8, 1878, entitled
IAN act for the sale Of timber lands
In the States OF California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory"
40 extended to all the public land
States by act Of August 4, 1882. Char.
lOttc A. Long, Of Wlnnneld. county
Of VIM. State Of Louisiana. has this
day died Ia this Office her sworn
statement No. 100 for the purchase OF
the \ Of sw I. NV X Of sw \ ofsec. 9,
TIP 8 N RAW. La Mcr.. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
10 more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes.
md to establish HE claim TO sajd
land before ]. J. O'Quinu, Clerk q
Court. at Colfax. La. on Tuesday,
TIE 18th day OF May. 1900.
She names N wituesses Robert =.
Mcknight. George n. Mcknight, w.
II. Woodruff, Of Coliax and John T..
Hyde. Of Tide, La.
Any and al persons claiming i'd
vertoly the above-dcscribed lands arc
requested tn lile their claims In this
Office ON or before said 9th day Of
May, 1906. WALTER l.. COHEN,
Register.
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Mr.. j. F. Meas. who has moved to
Arcadia. has become n stakeholder
in the Arcadia Lumber Company.
Limited. domiciled at Arcadia; capt.
tai stock. $50.000: directors. A. G.
Ramsey. George X. HOgg. George II.
Kendall, A. Z. ThOrp and j. +. Meas.
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Order Of Election.
STATE OF LOUISIANA

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARlsa or GRANT,
by virtue of the authority vested In NJ. and In
accordance with an ordinance Of the honorable
police Jury of the parish Of Grant, adopted BY the
said body at the regular meeting held for the
month Of April, leoe. an election 10 hereby ordered
to be held the 22d day Of May. 1903. within the
school district known a. district number IL. or
the Black Greek district for the purpose OF taking
the Of the people on the proposition OF levy
property In said district for the period OF ave
years In aid Of the public schools Of said distrct
The tax 90 levied to begin with the year 1905 and
continue for the full period Of hvs years.
The said election to be held at
BLACK CREEK SCHOOL HOUSE
In said district and IN al things in accordance
isiana and due returns made thereof - the Law
directs.
WITNESS our oncisa signatures on this the 18th
yNO. A. wILLIANs.
j. A. HARVEY,
Rw. RICHARDSON.
Nembess 81 .ths Board Of Supervisors Of Grant
STATE OF LOUIsIANA.(
PAnssu or GRANT. /
ny virtue of the authority vested In %. and In
ace0rdsBcs With IN ordinance Of the police Jury
Of the parish Of Grant, We hersby appoint the foI-
lovtng ecNmieaionsrs Of eaeeticn and eIerk to
= biaek Csesk distrset iOr tAs purposs Of tekins
e. esasns q - psoQss>g go QWee-e - -
tztet MISREPRESENTATION ylng . Ave Mn tex
on IN Shs Ssupesty y sa1d 1letsscl sub1ect 10 tAx
alton tore pEs3oo 0f 1ve yeaE:
Commsssionsss-O. c. Watson. ". B.Miss. n.
". Corbitt
Clerk. l.. Stevens.
me said election to b. hsad ut Bseck CrecA
school house In sa,d dastFict On - n aeay q
Nay. 1913.
The Shove named eonassnbonsfs an1 elesk ~
AUTHORISED and ordssed 70 hold sajd election m
der the wrnernI electaou lava Of the STATE Of IOu
isiana and make their. retsrn or process verbal d
the same ~ The law diyvcto.
Witness our onlcial signatures on this the 18th
day Of April, 1905.
JNO. A. WILLIAMS.
J. A. HARVEY,
r. ". RlCHARDSON.
Members of the Board Of Supervisor Of Grant
Parish. Louisiana.
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Death from Appendicitis

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They save YOU from danger and bring
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Strength and vigor always follow their
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Nervous weakness or palpitation Of the
heart indicates disorder of the stomach
and digestion. Prickley Ash Bitters is
wonderful remedy in such cases. II
cleanses. strengthens and regulates the
stomach. liver and bowels, removes the
cause OF the heart symptoms and builds
up strong and vigorous body. Sold by
Valley Drug Store, special agents.
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Notice to Creditors.

In ths matter Of II. B. Fasaldo vsrsus his
creditors.
Thirtssnth District Coars, Parish Of Grant, State
Of ouisiana.
In pursuancs to an order issuSd out Of the
Hon. District Court. In answer to plaintiffs ps-
tition. . meeting Of The. crsditors II the said
plaintiff has bsen ordersd - b held bsf''ss H0a.
w. n. Clarke, Notary Public in end for the Par.
ish Of Grant. Louisiana, IN his olic~ in the town
of Colfax. Lesisisns. beginning With the 18th
day Of Jane A. D. 1903, aud coetinuing far 10
days thersaftss. for the parposs Of voting upoa
the sdvisabality Of 9rantipG Or refusing res
pits Of 9, II. and Is months 10 sAe plAiati4 -
prayed Tor.
ward and prvys your claims. within the time
abOve specified. Witpeae the Hon. ". =. Black
man. Judge Of the 18th District Court.
. Given under my official seal and signature on
this the 18th day Of April. A. D. 1893.
(sRAL) :. ]. O'QUINN.
Clerk Of the 18th District Coust
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StraYell.

Black pony horne and light roam
colt. left Verda on night OF April 18th,
In direction of Dry Prong. Any one
taking same up and notifying me
will I've paid for trouble.
III. l.. BRIAN, Vertla. La.
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If your stomach is disordered, bowels
irregular, and you don't sleep well, you
need Prickley Ash Bitters. 1t is very
effective in removing this condition.
Sold by Valley Drug Store, special agents.
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Notice to Stockholders.

Ofics Of Colfax Cotton Oil Company,
Colfax, La, May !. 1909.
Tho annual meeting of the stockholders of
fee in CUtfax ut II o'clock q. m. on Monday the
9Th day Of June, 1905. Respectfully,
X, 8. CAMERON.
Secretary and Treasurer.