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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
Travelling Mans Experience.

IL must tell you my experince on an
East bound O. X. Il N. r. r. train from
PendletoB to LsGrsnde, Ore. writes
San A. CARRIER. we'll known travelling
man. II was in the smoking depart
ment with some other trave,ing men
when one Of them went out into the
coach and came back and said, There
is woman sick unto denth in the car
| at once got up and went out found
her very i'll with cramp collie; her hands
and arms were drawn up SO you could
not siraighien them. and with death
ike look IN her face. Two or three
a,iies were working with her and givin 9
her whiskey. | went To my suit cas-
and got my bottle of Chamberlain'f
collie. cholera and diarrhoea remedy q
never travel without IT.. tan to the wa
tsr tank. put double dose of tue medi
cine in the glass, pouree some water IN
To it and stirred IT with pencil; then
had quiet time 20 get the ladies to gel
TIL ladies to let me give it toher, but
succeeded. / could see at once the
effect aud | worked with her. rubbing
her hands, and in twenty minutes
gave her another dose. BY this time
we were almost into LeGrande, wher,
| was 10 leave the train. / gave the
hottie to the husband to be used in cas-,
another dose should de needed, but b,
the time the train ian into LeGTnd'
she WIS alright, and l received the thanks
of every passenger in the car" FO
sale by Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
The Chronicle Bryan Club.

We. the undersigned Democrafn
citizens Of the parish of Grant. Lou-
isiana, realizing the fact that II r
necessary for victory this fall that
n compaign fund be raised to assure
snccess in the election Of William
Jennings Bryan as president OF the
United States, and realizing that Oh
account of the fact that the Demo-
cratic party will not accept any cor
tributions from any corporations
during this campaign. that IL Is nee
essary that all individuals who are
interested in Democratic success
should contribute each his share to-
wards the campaignfund do hereby
subscribe the amount OF one dollar
each tn the National Democratic
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
The Colfax High school.

This school opened last Monday
with an enrolment of 100 pupils,
and may be expected To exceed 200
ia very short while. Prof. j. +.
Welcb, the principal, has four assist
ants, ms follows: Miss India Harri-
son, in charge OF the primary de-
partment Miss Renie Alexander. al
Franklin, Tenn. in charge of the in
terneliate department; Miss Grace
Nowlin. of Breanx Bridge, La, and
Miss Mary Rrans, of Baton Rouge,
La, in charge of the grammar and
high school departments.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19

The undersigned has three good
river farms for sale, ranging In price
from $40 to $40 per acre. according
to location and improvements.
These lands are worth fully $40 to
$50 per acre. and will not remain
long on the market before being TAX
en- at the extremely low price at
hich they are offered.
Now Is The time to secure a valu-
able place while farms are being Of
fered so cheap. Can sell to suit pnr-
chaser in tracts ranging In size from
80 to 100 acres. VIII sell on easy
terms. part cash and balance on time.
For further particulars apply to FL.
G. Goodwin, Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
Dots from Ada.

There is n,uch sickness around
Ada now.
Mrs. Gid Lowell and her little
daughter. Carrie, have been quite
sick, but ARE improving now.
Little Katie Westberry and Ruth
Chandler have been sick but are able
to be up again.
School began ut Oak Grove last
Monday. Prof. Fnrguson, of De Soto
parish, is the principal, and Miss
Ethel Baltic is assisting him ut pres
ent, and will continue to do SO until
the assistant teacher arrives.
Quite crowd of our Young people
went fishing on Black creek last week.
Alirrport good luck and a jolly time,
Among those who went were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Irwin, Floyd Hammons,
Arrie Hathaway, Robert Brooks,
Jesse Bowman, Arbv Chandler, Henry
White and Luther Reed, aud Misses
Ava Davis, Ola Hammons, and Lou
and Jessie White.
Sunday school is progressing nicely
now, but we missed our leader in
singing hast Sunday evening. We
would like to see Mr.. Honeycutt at
SUNDAY school some times.
Messrs. Ellis Brunson and Clarence
Fuller were the guests OF Misses Char
lotte aud Hattie Fralick on Sunday
last.
Mrs H. c. Tullos and Mrs. Lou
Hammons were the guests Of Mrs
Matte Chandler Sunday.
Misses Mnttie and Rosetta Clanf
Ter attended church in Dry Prong
last Sunday.
Jim Tartar and John Roach were
visiting friends at Ada Sunday.
Edgar Young seems to- i,e making
frequent visits to Pollock OF late
Wonder who is 80 attractive there?
With best wishes to the Chronicle
and IFS many readers we will say at
revoir, but not good-bye, for we vii
come again.
PANsY AND MARIGoLD.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19

Coiiax Boys Attending l.. $. U.
Colfax has fine delegation OF boys
at Baton Rouge this year attending
the La. State University. six ol
them left here ltst Tuesday morning
ut dayli;sht. on Mr.. Andrew LeSage's
gasoline launch. for Boycr, where
they caught the +. x p. train IN am
pie time To make the through trip
that day. The boys leaving were
Howard and Ivy McNeely, Louis and
Joe LeSs,ge, Walter LaCroix and FL
mer .Jeter.
Mr.. Louis LeSage expects to grad
nate this term. When he gets through
he will make about dozen l.. s. u.
graduates that Cnlfux has furnished
the State, which is fine showing for
this community.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
Hnnliny Licenses I.sned.

Sheriff Perkins has received the
blanks for those wanting hunting
licenses and is prepared to furnish
them to persons deriring to hunt.
The following have already secured
licenses: G. d. LaCroix, Wm. La
Croix, +. NJ. Srayson, j. M. Hopkins,
d. D. Bell, q. Chelette. Chester Dunn,
Earl Roberts, j. +. STAFFORD, j. H
McNeely, John Oglestiy, l.: Ii. John
ston, 7. NJ. Wells, b. A. Fortson, r.
A. Woods, W. q. Harrison, Miss
Myrtle Harrison, II. A. Sellers, q. L.
Ethridge, Boyd Ethridge, Wilmot
McCain, l.. j. Harrison, o. =. Har.
rison, l.. ID. Wnr,llow, s. +. Soncrant
{. T.. Soncrant, W. f. Chelette.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
State Fair of Louisiana.

In another part of this paper will
lie found an advertisement of the
State Fair Of Louisiana. The third
annual fair will he held in the city oil
Shreveport Nov. I'd to It'll, 1908.
This fair promises to- he the besteseF
held and neither pains nor expense
have been spared to make this a
grand success Look up this adver-
tisennent and commence now To talk
State Fair. Every patriotic and
loyal citizen of this section should
pay n visit To the State Fair this
year. The railroads offer extremely
low rates and it will be to your ad-
vantage to go. If you intend t.
make an exhibit be sure to send for
catalogue and premium list, which
will be mailed free for the asking.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
For Sale.

Eighty acres of good land, 20 acres
In cultivation, good 4-rOom house
and all necessary ont houses. good
well water. Land not In cultivation
covered with very good timheI. sit
uated near good school and church
4 miles west of Dry Prong on l. 4 A
railroad VIII he sold at very real
sonal lie price. cash or easy terms
See ire at once.
MRS. A. L. BLACK WELL.
s1l-3i~ Dry Prong, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19

PA. DAILY. OF l2i7 w. Congress street
Chicago, tells OF n way to become strong.
He says: my mother, who is old. and
was very feeble. is deriving SO much
hepefit from Electric Bitters. that feel
it's my duty to tell those who need a
tonic and Strengthening medicine about
IL. In my mothers case marked gain
ia flesh has resulted, insomnia has been
overcome, and she is steadily growing
stronger" Electric mtters quickly rem
eav stomach. liver and kidney com
plants. Sold under guarantee at all
drpggists. SOC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to parties
who hold receipts for money paid
for burial lots i'm the Coifax cemetery
that they must produce their receipts
before deed will be issued thereto.
Those who have no receipt or deed
must produce evidence of the same
having been issued, else the lots
which they lay claim to will he sold
to persons applying for them.
j. p. kELSOE, Mayor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19

The city of New Orleans has de-
veloped another defaulter during the
past week. This time it is Vital
Tniayne, the chief clerk of the city
TREASURER, Who is sac. 900 short in his
accounts. He is in jail awaiting the
action of theerand jury. His broth
er, Albert Tajaeue, has deposited
So, 900 in cash with the city Tor the
full amount OF the shortage. 1t is ~
matter of interest to the general pub
lie to know whether this salve will
project The criminal brother from the
full penalty of the law.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
A sure-Enoush 'Knocker.

J. c.. Goodwin. of R.idsville, N. e..
says: 'Buckien's Arnica Salve rs sure
enough knocker tor ulcers. A bad one
came on my ley last summer, but that
wonderful salve knocked it out in a few
rounds. Not even scar remained.
Guaranteed for piles. sores, burns etc.
25c. at all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19

pair If gold frame eye glasses
with patent extension nose catch.
Also black leather folding case for
same. Finder please return to ChrOn-
icle office, or to +. c. Achternacht
conductor on Iatt log train. and re-
ceive reward.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
Cl,,,rcI, Services.

The Church of God will hold servi.
ees at Eureka school house, five miles
southeast of Montgomery, beginning
oct. 9th aud closing Oct. 18th. Every
body IL invited To come and bring
their friends. HENRY LEWIS,
Montgomery, La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
Official TabulatiOn of Primary
Election Returns.

The returns from the primary elec-
ton of Sept. list were compiled on
the 18th by the Secretary OF Stat"
for PRONUNCIATION. The tahulated
vote for Congressman in the Seventh
district and for Associate Supreme
Court Justice in ms follows:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19

The Chronicle has never been in
the habit of boasting about it's circn-
lation, but ms the question has been
brought up Of late we will say that
we have larger bona fide suI's..ril :
ton list aud circulation than any
other two publications in the parish
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19
Lease OF Bynum Plantation.

Senled bids sor lease of Bynum
Plantation will I've received until Nov.
1. 19t,S. Send all bids To Rev. y. s
Krener. Morgan City, La.
The Louisiana Annual Conference
reserves the right to reject any or al
bids. Tie successful bid will hesde
termined Nov. A, 1908.
s. S. KEENER,
For La. Annual Conference.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19

Dress lawns, Sc and 10c per yard,
at J. W. Duncan Co.. Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-09-19

CaIicoes at Sc u yard at J. W. Dun
can Co., Ltd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12
OUTLOOK is BRIGHT AS
REGARDS THE FRUIT
Peaches Are Thought to be
Safe.

Americus fruit growers are still op-
timistic regarding the fruit crop. If
this warm spell continues several days
the orchards viii be far advanced and
will offer an easy mark for Jack
Frost But fruit men do not look for
any extended or severe cold snap this
spring. We have had long and
continuous winter and observation
leads to think that under the con-
ditions experienced, the spring will
move along without dropping back to
freezing temperature. We will have
some frost, as a matter of course, but
it will probably not be enough to
hurt the young fruit. Last years
peach crop was a small one because
we had cold weather in April, after
excessive heat in the early part of
the spring. The weather is usually
as uncertain as politics, but it seems
to maintain something like an aver
age. Three months of winter is gem
orally followed by three months of
spring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12
AMERICUS is STILL TO
HAVE THE SHOOFLY
Not Affected by Probable
Change.

The statement is given out author
itively that Americus will not lose
the Seaboard morning passenger,t train,
arriving here from Helena at $3.50
O'Clock and constituting one of the
most important of the several passen-
ger trains arriving here daily. The
Board of Trade, upon the strength of
information given by the Times-Re-
corder on Tuesday, at once took up
with officials of the Seaboard the mat
ter of rumored annulment of this par
ticular train. The Seaboard may be
contemplating some slight revision Of
schedules, to the beUrerment of the
service, but assurance was given the
Board of Trade yesterday that AM
ericus would continue to have this
train. For many years the "Shoofy''
has proved a most important factor in
promoting the commercial interests Of
Americus, as we'll as thot cee 100
other points !. a'1.s77,sl Gs ~ e IS IS
feoognlous rec : Gus decline asec : - SOL q
'ue = is year. w -
chants Will 4es. ,psA-.'e TACT that
they are not to be affected by any
contemplated change of schedule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12
BIG FIELD OF RUNNERS
TO START IN LEE
Candidates for Office Are
Numerous.

Sumter's neighbor, Lee county,
sweeps into the limelight with a
political bunch seeking Office almost
as numerous as our standing candi-
datal army here. In the race for
treasurer Hall, the present occupant,
is vigorously and energetically OPP
posed by Capt. j. w. Forester, of
Leesburg, and j. Max Cawood, of
Smithville. c. B. Smith, present sher-
iff has for opponents Mr.. Geo. G. Bass
and r. o. Laramore, and all parties
to this three-cornered race are bonn
harding the woods and assaulting the
voters. Mr. j. P. Galloway, candidate
for the Senate is opposed by Mr.. E. S.
Ferguson, the latter announcing that
he would not make canvass of the
county Chas. H. Beazley is at pres
ent without opposition for the Legis-
lature. Clerk, James Morgan, no
opposition ordinary, G. c. Edwards,
no opposition, tax collector, Frank T.
King, no opposition; tax receiver, d
w Tison, with j. S. Avery opposing
County commissioners are elected by
primary for militia districts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12
BOARD OF TRADE HAS
NAMED NEW OFFICERS
Lee Allen and ThOS. Har-
rOId at Head.

The Directors of the Americus Board
of Trade have elected the following
officers for the ensuing year, pursuing
the policy now generally adopted by
trade organizations throughout the
country of placing new men at the
head with each year:
President, LEE ALLEN.
Vice-President, THOMAS HAIR
ROLD.
The new officers have taken hold at
once and plans are now under way
for the work of the organization for
the ensuing year, work that, it is be-
lieved, will tell greatly for the good
of Americus
Mr. Lee Allen, the new president of
the Board, is one of Americus most
enterprising young business men; one
who achieves success in whatever he
undertakes, and will ably discharge
the duties of this office.
Mr.. Allen is-a member of the city
council and senior member of the we'll
known realty firm of Allen & Crock
ett
Vice President Thomas Harold is
one of the solid and conservative bust
ness young men of Americus, and a
member of the well known house of
Harold Brothers, doing a large busi-
ness here
He is fully identified with the pro
gress of Americus,, and his selection
as vice-president Will Nrove a most ex-
celIent one
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12
BASE BALL FOR
THIS SUMMER
Fifty Men Needed to Give
$40 Each.

Baseball! viii we have it this
season or not? That's the question
this is stirring the souls of the fans
of Americus.
What do you think about it?" was
asked of Mr. Thomas L. Bell, the en-
thusiast, who has done so much to
keep alive the baseball spirit in Am
ericus in recent years.
"To be candid" was the reply, "The
outlook does not seem very good.
ITO begin with, the most serious
obstacle of all, I'VE have got no ball
park. The old park has been Destroy
ed, the fence taken down and the
grand stand removed.
ITO put up new fence and grand
stand will cost about $500.
Before We can have baseball we
must have a place to play the game
in. Before we can have the place
we must have the $500. Now how are
We going to get it?
1t does seem to me that Americus
should not go through the summer
without ball We could easily ar
range for two games a week through
out the season, provided We had the
park
"The only way l can see whereby
We can get the park is for a number
of our patriotic citizens to chip in
for the purpose If fifty men will
each give $40 that will put us in
position to fix up the park and then
we can go ahead and do the rest"
1t really does seem as though there
should be no trouble in raising $500
to insure baseball for this summer.
But the question now is, who will
make the canvass? Who will devote
a matter of two or three hours a day
for a few days to seeing enough citi-
zens to raise $500.
Surely there must be fifty men in
Americus willing to give that much
toward good, clean, entertaining sport
here this summer
Who will start the ball rolling?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12

Americus and throughout the district
recently, and the presence of Col
Hughes here yesterday has served to
revive interest and speculation upon
this point
Judge Littlejohn has received re-
quests from hundreds of friends over
! the district to enter the congressional
race, but SO far has given no definite
answer to these many fattering evil
dences of esteem and assurances of
support.
Judge Littlejohn is welded to his
profession, the law, and adorns the
position he has long held as one of
the ablest jurists of the State He is
in no sense politician, and would
not regard with favor scramble for
any Office, no matter how great the
coveted honor.
The belief is expressed here that
should Judge Littlejohn become a
candidate Col. Hughes would give him
his cordial support
Judge Crisp is Also Named
In the local political field, the sug-
gestion was made yesterday that
Judge Charles r. Crisp might yet be
induced to offer for Congress. 1t is
stated that he, too, has been strongly
importuned within the last few days
to enter the race, and assured of
hearty support
Judge Crisp has offered for the
judgeship of the city court, position
which he so we'll adorns, and has no
opposition for reelection. 1t is mat
ter of doubt that he would decide to
oppose Mr. Lewis at this time.
It is generally reported that Mr.
Hughes saw both Judge Littlejohn and
Judge Crisp while in Americas and
if rumors are correct, PRACTICAL y as
sured them of support if either ran.
The two gentlemen referred to will
not discuss the matter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12
WEDDING AT PLAINS Is
QUITE A PRETTY ONE
Occasion of interest in
That City.

The marriage yesterday at Plains
of Miss Mabel Zimmerman and Mr..
Reese NJ Andrews was an occasion
of greatest social interest in that
little city and in Americus as well,
where both the bride and groom have
numerous friends.
The rites were solemnized at II
o'clock yesterday morning at the
handsome residence of the brides pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Thinner
man, and witnessed by large as
semblage.
The parlor and reception hall were
made most attractive in their decor
ations of Springs sweetest flowers.
Lohengrin's wedding march was
rendered by Miss Ruba Zimmerman,
sister of the bride, to the strains of
which the handsome couple entered
the, front parlor where the Rev. ]. 1.
Oxford, of Fitzgerald, awaited to re-
cieve the vows which united their
destinies.
The bride wore a very handsome
travelling suit, with hat to match, and
was altogether charming.
Petite Misses Geraldine Logan and
Christine Collins were the dainty lit
tie flower girls and very gracefully
performed their parts.
When congratulations had been ex-
tended the radiantly happy couple the
wedding guests partook of tempting
menu, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews leaving
by the noon train for Florida where
they will spend two or three weeks
at points of interest.
Many beautiful wedding gifts in
silver, cut glass and fine china at
tested the love and esteem in which
the young couple is held
The bride is one of Plains most
accomplished, cultured and charming
young women, and has been greatly
admired in social circles there. Mr.
Andrews is sterling young business
! man and we'll worthy the beautiful
woman he claims as his bride.
Upon their return home they viii
occupy pretty new residence, neal
1 the Methodist church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12
THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH II. 1908.
WANT CENSUS OF
CITY TAKEN
Committee to Go Before
the City Council.

At the next meeting of the City
Council committee composed of
Messrs. G. w. Glover, Frank Shelf
field and c. L. Ansley, will appear be-
fore that body, representing the bus
mess interests of the city, and will
request that Council direct that a
census of the city be taken as soon
as possible.
This action will be in accordance e
with a resolution adopted at the meet
ing of the Board of Trade on Tues
day night.
At that time Mr. Glover directed
attention to the fact that Americus is
still being credited with about 1900
population in the various business
and other publications dealing with
such matters, while Albany, Waycross
and other cities which have taken
censuses of their own since the last
Federal census of 1900 are credited
with the figures shown by these later
reports.
AS Mr. Glover pointed out, this is
to the serious detriment of this city.
Americus has had phenomenal
growth since 1900 Probably fifty per
cent. increase has come in its popu
lation since the national census was
taken. By lack of enterprise Amer
icus has allowed itself to be appar-
emily put in the position of having
had no growth, while other cities
in Georgia have been pushed ahead
simply because they have had cen
suses of their own taken.
1t was the opinion of those present
that the police department of the city
could take the census, as is done in
nearly all of the smaller cities of
this and other states. All that is want
ed is an accurate statement of the
population, white and colored.
1t is the general impression that
Council will see its way to direct the
census taken and that the figures will
soon be compiled.
1t is hoped to have them in the
next books issued by Dun and Brad
street and in this way give the exact
population of the city a wide public
| ity. Next year, too, the figures can
be supplied to the various almanacs
dealing with such statistics
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12

We are proud of our
Spring line of clothing.
So is every customer
that we have sold. It's
a pleasure to show them.
Rylander Shoe Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-12

A look at our Spring
line of clothing will con-
vince the most fastidious
that we have the most
up-to-date line that has
ever been shown in
Americus.
Rylaoder Shoe Co.