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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
High school Graduates.

The Colfax high school held it's
closing exercises Thursday and Fri
day nights of last week Mrs. BERTHE
Mcknight and her music class gave
instrumental and vocal selections
both evenings that were greatly ap-
preciated by large audiences.
The graduating class, composed of
Miss Addie Swafford, and Messrs.
Ivy NJ. McNeeIy and Elmer f. Jeter.
were presented with their diplomas
Friday night. Attorney j. A. Wilt
ans made the presentation in a neat
and well turned speech of congrutu-
lations and advice, and referred in n
most appropriate manner to the Mt
taiments and life objects OF the young
graduates.
These young people have been
specially studions and exemplary,
aud are to be congratulated upon
the early completion of their studies.
The Chronicle wishes them the best
of success and happiness through
life
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
Railroad Working to Hold Its
Track Against Water.

The l.. X. & N. railroad had to
abandon running its trains over it's
track between Colfax and Alexandria
last week, and communication since
then has had to be kept up by run
ming northward to Aloha and Winn-
field, and south to Alexandria, over
the tracks of the l.. & A. railroad.
For the last three or four days the
water has been running over the
tracks between Colfax and Aloha,
and the officials of the road have
been gather ed mt that point and are
working like beavers to hold the
track against the rising waters.
Several trains have been stopped ut
Aloha, and the mails have been get
ting through only by being carried
over the threatened point by mo-
tor car, later by hand, coming in
from one to three days late.
The announcement was made yes
terday that all l.. r. N. trains from
Shreveport would run over the l.. 4
A. road via Sibiey to Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
The Highest Stage of Water Pre-
llicted for June 18th


Town Talk of June 10th says:
"Mr. Cline, the New Orleans q. s.
Weather Observer, has sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Mr.. John Graham.
the local river observer: "lfthe levees
hold the Red river will reach stage
of 81 to 80 feet at Alexandria by
June 10TH"
At the time this telegram was sent
the water on the gauge at AIexan-
dria registered 81 A feet. As theriver
at Colfnx has risen six or seven inch
~ since the morning of the 10th, we
Judge the stage Of water at Alexan-
dria il now 3S feet. This leaves a
rise of 6 to II inches to get here by
June 10Th. according to Mr.. Cline's
estimate, which can be relied on, as
his report is doubtless made after a
careful consideration of all the con
ditions.
The Registered high water mark at
Alexandria for 1892 was 1873 feet.
According to Mr.. Cline they are now
to have from 2-tenths to 7-tenths
(say from 3 to- 8 inches) more water
than they hadin 1892. Soour read
ers can Judge from this as to how
much water We can expect in Grant
parish. the stage for Alexandria be-
ing practically the same ms here.
Those who know the high water mark
for 1892 cun add 8 nine inches bove
that mark as the maximum of the
present rise unless there should be
some more unusual rainfall in the up
per country than is now the case.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
.Colfax Steam Laundry in Opera
ton.

Last Monday the Colfax Steam
Laundry began operations under the
management of Messrs. WOoey and
weathersby. This will be good news
TO the citizens of Colfax, who have
nnxiously awaited the opening ever
since the laundry was started by Mr..
j. p. kelsoe u year ago. The long
delay has been occasioned by the
lack of water for operating the boil
er and machinery, and MIR. Kelsoe has
gone to great expense digging well
that will furnish water in sufficient
quantity for operating the machin
ery. Siace the water problem has
been solved Messrs. Wooley and
Weathersby have taken charge of thu
outfit and will endeavor to give sat
isfaction to patrons of the laundry
We bespeak for them a liberal sup
port in their Efforts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
Letter. From Judge ackm..n.

Alexandria, La, June 6, 1906.
To the Sheriff of Grant Parish, Col
fax, Louisiana:
Dear Sir:-The lawyers here and at
Monroe and Mr.. Roberts at Colfnx
have agreed to continue their cases
that are set for next week, on ac-
count of high water and the difficulty
of getting clients and witnesses there.
This will leave me virtually nothing
to do for the first week, and do not
know that will be bic to hold court
the second week, but If possible | can
get there / will do SO, and you can
adjourn the court until Monday, the
18th. III the overflow does not pre-
vent me will certainly he there ut
that time. | would go tomorrow
evening so MS to be there Monday
morning if the lawyers had not agreed
among themselves to continue all the
eases set for next week. You can say
to the local bar that l will be there
during the second week toallow them
to prove up their cases ON default
and have Judgments signed and try
any cases by consent.
Have this published in the paper
so they will all know it.
Yours truly,
W. +. BLACKMAN, Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
For a spralned Ankle.

AS usually treated. sprained ankle
will disable the injured person for a
month or more. but by applying Cham
bcrlain's Imminent and observing the di-
rtctions with each bottle faithfully, q
cure may be effected in many Cases in
less than one weeks time. This lini-
mens is a most remarkable preparation.
laid up with chronic or muscular rheu-
matisu. and you are certain 10 be de-
lighted with the prompt relief which 1t
affords. For sale by Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
Death Of senator Nugent.


senator james VI. Nngent, who
died in the city. Of Alexandria last
week, was IN old citizen of Graht
parish, and had hosts of warm friends
in this parish, who remember his
kindly ways with much affection.
and are greatly grieved over his
death. The following telegram tells
of the manner of his death:
Alexandria, June 4-Senator James
Monroe Nugent died of heart failur
ut his home here to-day. Senator
Nugent. who has been unwell for some
time, had received a. visit from Il
number of his friends just fifteen min
utes before his death. He was in
good spirits and laughed and talked
heartily. Shortly after the party left
his wife. heard grOans proceeding IRON
the bath room and on investigation
found her husband unconscious with
his head resting against the hath
tub. He died shortly after.
Senator Nugpnt was a successfu
sawniIl man. and was a member q
the Masons, Odd Fellows and Elks
He was elected to the State Senate
from the Twentieth District, but hat
not attended at Baton Rouge thi'
sessiou tecaasp of poor health.
The funeral will be held Tomorrow
evening. intermemt at the Methods
church in Pinevillp.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
Levy Proposition Turned Down.

Levy Proposition Turned Down.
Pursuant to notice in the Chronicle
of last week about fifty of the land
owners of Grant parish assembled in
the Coliax court house last Tuesday,
to consider the matter of creating n
levee district embracing the river
lands Of Grant aud part OF Rapides
parish.
Capt. C H. Teal presided over the
meeting, and explained at length the
details Of u levying and drainage bill
proposed; also stating the manner
in which the money was to be raised
for this purpose.
Messrs. j. H. McNeely, NJ. +. Swat
ford, A. A. Dean, John Randolph
aud Others expressed themselves ms
opposed to the levying proposition.
Messrs. j. N. Fletcher, VIM. Stewart
aud others expressed themselves as
favoring levying.
The preponderance OF sentiment he.
ing evidently opposed to any action
at this time, it was decided to post
1poue consideration OF the subject to
some future date.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13

Shareholders of the Verda State
Bank held their annual election of
directors last Monday. hefollowing
well known business men and farm
ers being elected: e. L.. Purvis, w.
T. Pool, J. NJ. Lang, X. W. Wagner,
Milton O'Quinn, d. H. Wallace, H. A..
McManus, j. Z. Drewett, II. N. Brock.
The board elected the following Of
flcers for the ensuing year. j. E.
Drewett, president; W. T. Pool and
j. NJ. Lang. vice, presidents; Joe r.
Heard, cashier; T. N. Hutchinson,
assistant cashier.
The board examined into the affairs
of the bank and found everything in
first class shape. The bank only
opened for business last September
but it now has resources amounting
to $4,000, which il exceptionally
good considering the fact that tn,
entire country has been suffering q
panic ever since this bank opened fol
business.
The new Board Of Directors anG
officers cannot but inspire confidence
in the Verda State Bank and TIN
shareholders are to be congratulate
upon the selections they have made
I-Verda Tribune, June 9TH.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
leaving Against High Water.

Capt. c. H. Teal started in on last
Tuesday to levy the bitches and low
places in the rear of his Acme farm,
to prevent the back water from over
flowing the crops on the lowest part
of his place. Messrs. j. II. McNeely
and M. +. Swafford have thrown up
"A levee at a point about half mile
south of Colfax, where it il thought
the water may be likely tn run over
the bank. Also Messrs. A. A. Dean
and John Randolph we understand
have thrown up a levee at Fairmount
where a low place threatens to let the
water in on them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
Base Ban e!.vsss and Foot

Louis j. Kruger, ex.champion long
distance foot racer OF Germany and Hol-
land. writes: During my training of
light weeks foot races ut Salt Lake
City, in April last. i used Billiards. Snow
Eminent to NV greatest satisfaction.
Therefore, highly recommend Snow
Eminent to all who are troubled with
sprains, bruises or rheuuutism.' 25c.
Soc and sl.00. Sold by Crescent drug
store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13

The commissions OF the newly elect
ed mayor and aldermen for the town
of Colfax were received on Wednesday
OF this week BY some clerical error
or oversight the commission Of Mr..
w. d. Irwin, town marshal, failed to
issue. 1t has been written for, and
will likely come to hand all o. K. in a
day or two.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
No Need Of sufye.lne From Rheu-

1t lisa mistake to allow anyone to suf-
fer from rheumatiem. as the pain can
always be relieved, and in most cases
a cure effected by applying Chamber
lain's Liniment. The relief from pain
which it affords is alone worth many
times it's cost. 1t makes sleep and rest
possible. Even in cases of long stand
ing this Eminent should be used on ac-
count Of the relief which it affords. Do
not be discouraged until you have given
it trial. For sale by Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
euck,en'. Arnica salve wins.

tom Moore. OF Rural Route l, Coch-
ran. Ha.. writes: Il had a bad sore ON
the instep of my footand could find moth
ing that would heal it until applied
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Less than half
OF % cent box won the day for me by
affecting perfect cnrer Sold under
guarantee at all drug stores
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13

The newly elected members Of the
police jury have been notified to meet
in Colfax on June 18th, for the pur-
pose of organization, and are expect
ed to he here to-day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13

Sheriff A. B. Perkins qualified and
took charge III his Office last Monday.
Mr.. NJ. E. Swufford, retiring sheriff,
turning over the books aud KEGS to
him in due form.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
STATE OF LOUISIANA

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF GRANT.
l, j. NJ wardlow, president, and l. L. Dow
wardlow cashier, of the above named bank, do
solemnly swear that the above statement Is true
to the best Of my knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the
2lst day Of May. 1905 q. H. MCCAIN,
Notary Public.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
RESOURCES:
STATE OF LOUISIANA. /

= STATE OF LOEIsIANA,(
PArIsH OF GRANT
/. J. H. MeNeely. president. and |. Earl Rob-
erts. cashier. vf the above named bank. do SOL
EMMY swear that the above statement In true to
the best Of my knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to before ON this the
ed day Of May. 1888. C. D. LACROIx,
Deputy Clerk and Notary Public.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-06-13
STATEMENT
oFTHE CONDITION OF THE
BANK OF COLFAx
Coifax. II.

As rendered to the State Bank Examiner at
the close of business on
May IL. 1905.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-06-05


some foreign rule. Assyrians, Baby,
lonians, Modes, Persians, Macedoni-
ans, Romans, P%arthians. Saracens,
Mongols and Turks have each in turn
dominated the country, and OF all
these successive foreign yokes, the
present one, that of the Turks, has
been the longest and the heaviest.
The highest activities of the Armenian
people to-day are not to be found in
Armenia proper, but rather in the
marts of prominent cities the world
over This is especially noticeable in
Constantinople, Smyrna and other
cities of the Levant, where the
marked aptitude of the Armenian IN
business enables him practically TO
dominate the commercial situation.
One example is the Oriental rug trade,
which is practically controlled by Ar,
menians, not only in the east itself,
but also in many western countries.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-06-05
lars as Prophet.
L. j. WHITE,
City Clerk.

Study of Mars proves that planet to
occupy earthwise in some sort the
post of prophet. For, in addition to
the sidelights it throws upon our
past, it is by way of foretelling our
future. 1t enables us to no mean ex-
tent to foresee what eventually will
oVertake the earth in process of time;.
inasmuch as from a scrutiny of Mars
coming events cast not their shadows,
but their light before. 1t is the pla-
nets size that fits it thus for the role
OF seer, declares Percival Lowell in
the Century. It's smaller bulk has
caused it to age quicker than our
earth, and in consequence it has long
since passed through that stage Of it's
planetary career which the earth at
present is experiencing, and has adj
,vanced to a further one, to which in
time the earth itself must come, If
it be not overwhelmed beforehand by
other catastrophe. In detail, of course,
no two planets of different initial
mass repeat each others evolutionary
history; but in a general way they
severally follow something of the
same road.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-06-05

A Judge down in Kings county, New
York, has issued what may be an eff
fective mandamus against Black
Handlers. He received a letter threat
ening his life, the writer evidently be-
ing one who had taken umbrage at the
courts dealing with criminals. There
upon the judge applied for and re-
ceived a permit to carry a revolver.
AS the judge is a crack shot and the
winner of a number of medals for
sharpshooting he thinks he can. hold
his own with anyone who has murder
Gus designs against him. A little
more of the same sort of determine
ton might tend to decrease greatly
the cowardly Black Hand business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-06-05
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,
ID States Land Office,
Dnlnth. Mimi

Duluth, Mimi. Nov. %. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 3. 1878. entitled
AN act for the sale of timber lands in
the states of California, Oregon. Ne
vada. and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4. 1892.
Frank Il. Pineo Of Duluth, county of ST.
Louis. state Of Minnesota. has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement No. 1906.
for the purchase of the SR-SWA-lot 6. sec
ton 20 and NEA-NWA of section 81 in town
ship 65 NJ. range IL w. 4th p. m.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim to
said and before the Register and Receiver
ut Duluth, Mimi, on Friday, the oath day of
July, 1908.
He names as Witnesses: Herbert L. Blair.
Neil Mcdonald Gibson, Dan Mcdonnell. David
A. Cameron and Edward s.. Smith, all OF
Duluth. Mimi
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in his Of
ice on or before said 24th day of July. 1908.
]. c. HERMAN ENGEL,
Register.
W. H. sNIALLWooD, Attorney.
81 6-26
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-06-05
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3. 1878.
Notice for Publication.
united States Land Office,
Dulutl- Mimi Annn1St 0nth 1nn,


Duluth, Mimi, August Goth, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress Of June 5, 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
IN the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act of August 4, 1892, OIof Nilsson,
of Duluth, county of st. Louis, State
of Minnesota, has this day filed In
this office his sworn statement No,
12454, for the purchase of the SW
SEH, SEA SWA, Section 8, NW4
NE4, and NEA NWA of Section No.
II, in Township No. Go N, Range No.
II w. 4th p. NJ, Z will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tablisn his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver at Duluth,
Mimi, on Friday, the 21st day of Aug,
1903.
He names as witnesses: Ernest N.
ManleLholm, of Duluth, Mimi; NikoIai
Emil Olsen, Of Duluth, Mimi; August
L. Lind, of Duluth, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 21st day of
Aug, 1908.
7. C. HERMAN ENGEL,
Register.
H. L. SHEPHERD. Attorney.
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TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office.
United Sta
February 9Th, 1870

FeDfuafy 6tn, lJUS.
Notice is hereby given hat 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,
as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892,
L.. Engelbert Larsen, of Duluth, county OF
st. Louis. state of Minnesota. has this duy
filed in this office his sworn statement No.
1887 for the purchase of the VIZ of NEA
and SEA of NEA Of Section No. IA, in Town
ship Is, N. Range No. IA West
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its
timber OF stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to said
and before the Register and Receiver
of this office at Duluth. Minnesota. on
Wednesday the 22nd day of July 1908.
He names as Witnesses: Samuel A. Barsh
and James f.. Names, of AShawa. Mimi.
George SOnju. of Little Marais. Mimi, Hans
Hanson and Barney Eden of Duluth. Mimi.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 22nd day of July 1908
J. C. HERMAN ENGEL,
Register.
w. III. Smallwood, Atty. SO 7-3
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June 1905, at ten O'Clock A. NJ. and all per-
sons interested in said hearing and in said
matter. are hereby cited and required at said
time and place to show cause, if any there
be. why said petition should not be granted
ORDERED FURTHER, That this order be
erved by public alton in the Ely Miner ac-
cording to law, and that a cop of this order
be served Oh the County Treasurerof st.
Louis County not less than ten days prior to
said day of hearing.
Dated at Duluth, Mimi. May Goth 1908.
By the Court.
j. b. M~IDDLECOFF,
) 20 6 II Judge of Probate.
Seal Probate Court st. Louis County MINI,
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TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office. Duluth MINI.
January 25th, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress-
OF June 3, 1878, entitled An act for the
sale OF timber lands in the States of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
territory as extended to all the public
land States by act of August 4. 1885,.
Hans Hansen. of Duluth, county of st. Louis
State of Minnesota. has this day filed in this
OtticO his sworn statement No. 1921. for the
purchase of the NEA of SEA Section , and
the IVA of SWA OF Section No. 1, in Town
ship No. %. North Range No. IA west
And will offer proof TO show that the
Der and stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish his claim tc said
land before the Register and Receiver
of this office at, Duluth, Minnesota. on
Wednesday, the 22nd day of July 1908.
He names as witnesses; Samuel A. Barsh
and James e. Names, OF AShawa, Mimi, Bar
ney Eden and L.. Engalbert Larsen of
Duluth. MINI.
Any all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested co file
their claims in this office on or before saiG
END day of July. 1908.
SIS 7-3 J. C. HERMAN ENGEL. Register.
w, Ii. Smallwood, Attorney.
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Notice for Bids

The undersigned hereby gives notice
that the School Board of District No.
II will receive sealed bids for Coal for
the use of the schools of District No.
II, for the coming year in the follow
ing amounts:
$50 Tons more or less of Soft Coal
(~Screened) or same amount Pocahon-
tas. (Give price for both.)
so Tons. more or less, of Nut Coal.
All coal to be furnished at intervals
as needed by the Board.
Address all bids to Henry Chinn,
Clerk, Ely. Mimi, marked Bids for
Coal"
Bids to be submitted on or before
May 26, 1908.
HENRY CHM, Clerk.
Ely Miner, May Is, %, 'OS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-06-05

That French prince who is chasing
around the country trying to induce
an American woman to marry him is
showing astonishing lack of the re-
pose of manner supposed to go with
established rank. Sometimes our
friends across the water criticise
American loudness. But certainly
American SWANS seldom go wooing
with a brass band and a legion of
newspaper reporters and ~photogra-
nherS at their heels.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-06-05
FFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
City COUNCIL,
CITY OF ELY.

ELY, MINI. June =, 1908.
sc regular meeting of the city
ell was called to order at s o'clock
J.. by Acting Mayor K%nutson.
Dr Murphy not being present.
Heal: Present, Aldermen White,
es, Knutson, Butala, Eisenach
Porthan. Absent, none.
owed by Alderman Eisenach, sup
ID by Alderman Graves that the
ties of the previous meeting be
owed as published. Carried. Yeas,
Nays, none.
yor Murphy here entered the
Gil room and assumed his seat in
-ouncil.
we'd by Alderman White, sup,
ID by Alderman Eisenach that the
ell adjourn until June 3rd, 1908,
J'clock p. m. Carried. Yeas, six;
none.
L. j. WHITE,
City Clerk.