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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
Card of Thanks.
COlfaxI.n.. Eel. 2!

CoilaX,.i<d.. feD. ~, lJUS.
To the Citizens ofGrant Parish, La. !:
take this method OF expressing my
sincere thanks tn the $50 loyal Per-
kins supporters in the contest for the
Sheriff's office just closed i'm my favor
by n majority of 200 votes. Now
wish to say TO one and all that yonr
vote and support is highly esteemed
by me and | sincerely hope and trust
that | will be able tn never allow you
to regret your loyal support.
In behalf of the loyal supporters oil
my opponent | wish to extend to
them all due respect. And aIso in be.
hall of my opponent. Mr.. Brannon.
wish to extend to him my regards
and esteem as loyal citizen and
wish him every success due a deserv-
ing gentleman and loyal citizen, and
trust our associations in the future
will be friendly as they have been in
the past.
And in behalf of all contributors to
my success in the present contest.
wish to extend them my sincere
thanks for their well wishes and ex.
pressiOns of qualification.
Last, but not least, | wish to ex
tend my good will and due regards
to all the citizens of Grant parish as
loyalsupporters and upholde-s of the
sovereignty of right, justice and fair
ness to one and all.
Yours very respectfully,
A. b. PERKINS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
Subscriptions Received.

The Chronicle is pleased to add two
new subsci ibers to it's list this week.
namely, NJ. Q. Simmons and Jno. l..
Creed.
Also We acknowledge renewals Of
subscription received from H. l. Bre
land, A. N. 0'Quinn, j. s. Brister. V
h. Boyett, DR.. w. A. Jones, Florier
Cirque, j. NJ. Anthony. A. 7. Holston
j. w. Dean, Mrs. Hattie Wells, W. Fl
Westberry and d. H. Wallace.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
Even f5em the pNountaln.s

Ballard's Snow Lininent is praised for
the good il does. A sure cure for rheu-
matism and all pains. Wright w. Low
ing, Grand Junction. Colo, writes: Il
nsed Billiards. Snow Liniment last winter
for rheumatism aud can recommend it
az the best Imminent 90 the market.
thought. at the. time was taken down
with this trouble: that j, wonld be- a
week before ! could get about. but On
applying your liniment several times
during the night. / was. about 10 40
tours and well in three days" Sold by
Crescent drug store. - +
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
NotIcc to Mortoaoe Creditors.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Sheriff and Tax Collectors ONCE
Colfax, La. Feb. Is, 1903.

ciAlE UT l
Sheriff and Tax Collectors ONCE
Colfax, La. Feb. Is, 1905
In conformity with section 63, Act
IS, of 1883, notice is hereby given to
all parties holding real estate In the
parish of Grant. on which taxes for
the year 1907 have not been paid.
that will begin the sale Of same at
the court house door in Colfax, La,
on Saturday. the 18th day of March.
A. d., 1905. and that Il number OF
pieces Of property SO delinquent are
now being advertised In this paper
(The Colfax Chronicle) In conformity
with the law preparatory to such
sale. The attention Of the mcrtgage
creditors is especially called to these
advertisement Of tax sales, and they
are warned tn take such steps prior
to- the sale ms may lie necessary to
protect their rights.
Nj. +. SWAFFORD.
Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax Collector,
Grant Parish. Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
Letter to Prof. WEIGH,
10 Ifo ~ r n

bear Sir:s VIII you give yoar'Arith-
metic class--and Algebra class-this
problem?
II average paint Ia worth $l60 a
gallon. and goes twO-thirds as far tis
Devoe. and wears half AZ long. what
Is Devoe worth put on. painters
wages being $3.50 day and n day :
work gallon Of paint.
The answer Ia $1l.S0 gallon; but
don't tell 'em that.
Yours truly. FIN DEyoEs& TO.
T.. S.-yaliey Drug Store sells ouI
paint 43
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
ASK Yourself the Question

Why not use Chamberlain Pain Balm
when you have rheumatism? We fee.
sure that the result will be prompt and
satisfactory. One application relieves
nently cured by its use. . and 50 cent
sizes. For sale by Valley Drug Store,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
a stitch In Time

will save nina. So wIfla bottle Of Bal
lar,i's Horehound Syrup always kept ON
hand save many a spell OF sickness. A
sure cure for coughs, colds, bronchitis
and whooping cough. Mrs. S.. Hot
Springs. Ark. writes: Il keep a bottle
of Billiards. Horehound Syrup in my
medicine chest, and thank my forethougt
many times. II has prevented many
revere spells OF sickness Sold bv Cres-
cent drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
The Reason Whu.

A reporter OF a prominent daily
asked the management of the Tyler
Commercial College why it was they
had saeh alarge Attendance and were
enjoying such a pbenominal success.
The following satisfactory answer
was gwen: I've teach the Byrne Sim
gifted Shorthand and ByrBe Practi-
cal Bookkeeping and Business Train
ing, by which We are enabled to turn
out more practical bookkeepers and
stenngraphers in three months than
other schools Teaching other systems
in six months. We use modern meth
ODDS in every department. We place
every graduate in II good position,
through our well organized Employ
ment Bureau, with over $50 agents
throughout the Southern cities
Every student We place is IA living
enthusiastic advertiser for the Tyler
Commercial Culleye; be advises his
friends to attend our school because
he is proud of the success he himself
is enjoying"
This reporter advises that every
one interested in practical money
earning education, write for their
beautiful and instructive catalogue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

The Louisiana & arkansas Railway
Company will sell tickets to New Or
leans. La. at the rate OF one fare
plus 25c for the round trip. account
uf Mardi Gras at New Orleans. La.
February 9th to March 81. 1905
selling dates: February 18th. 18th,
18th and 18th. March LIST and 2.i. final
limit for return March 10th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Miss Zondie Smith, of Paramount,
after spending about "a week visiting
her uncle Mr.. G. H. Smith in COlfax,
returned home last Wednesday, nc
companied by Miss Docia Lewis. who
will remain on visit of a few days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
Don't Put OF

until tomorrow what you can do today.
1t you are suffering from torpid liver,
or constipation. don't wait until tomor.
row To get help. Buy bottle OF Her
hine and get that liver working right
Promptness about health saves many
sick speeIs. MRS. Ida Gresham, Point
Tex, writes: II used Herbiue in my
family for six years, aud find it does ali
il claims to do" Sold by Crescent drug
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

WANTED-We want two or three
men in each county tn place catR-
logues aud advertise our Family Sup
ply Union Department. S1S.W per
week salary with opportunity for
extra commissions. Permanent po-
sitions. Address, Lake City Whole
sale Co. 4lA West gid at. Chicago. Ill
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Mr.. r. l.. jackson, of st. Maurice,
stopped over in Colfax on Tuesday
and Wednesday this week to visit his
brother, DR.. r. Z. Jackson, and from
here he went to kateland to visit his
son. W. X. Jackson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

The steamer Carter came up last
Saturday evenings as far as Colfax
and the mouth of Cane river, and
turned back at this point. On her
down trip she carried the unusual
freight into New Orleans from this
region of 1900 persimInOn logs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

A fine line Of spring goods has just
been received by the Colfax Mercan-
tile Co. See their adj. in this paper
for particulars, or better still. call by
and see their goods, as they do not
tell half OF what they have got in the
advertisement.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Messrs. Hugh Cory and W. d.
Lurry, of Alexandria, came uptO Col
fax last Monday night and remained
over Tuesday in order to vote, not
having yet acquired citizenship at
their new domicile.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Mr.. j. W. Richards was in Colfax
on Thursday for the purpose OF TAX
iny out a license to run commissa-
nv. which he has lately established at
Raraiad. in ward two.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
MARRIED.


GOODWYN-SMITH-Atthe Meth
odist parsonage in Colfax. La, at 9
p. m. ON Sunday, February %. 1908.
Mr.. Alfred NJ. Goodwin aud Miss
Maudie Ardella Smith were united
in the bonds of matrimony, Rev. C..
V. Breithaupt officiating Mt the cefe-
|mOny.
The groom is the well known son
Of H. q. Goodwin, editor of the Col
fax Chronicle, on which paper he has
been the assistant for several years
past, while the bride is the lovely
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip S.
Smith, of ward six, Grant parish,
who are somewhat noted for having
raised large family of very pretty
and interesting girls.
The Chronicle of course takes q
pride and pleasure in its own, and n
gr,tified at the many warm testimo-
niak a. nlEatuhtinns md ests]b,
which theirfrieuds haveshowered tgi
on the young folKs. We join in the
wish that they may live long, be use
full members of society, and enjoy
happiness and prosperity. They viii
live in Colfax. and Mr.. Goodwin viii
continue M heretofore to give tbs
Chronicle his care and attention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

The Boyce News, published by Bu-
att and Leblanc. at Boyce, La. is a
new paper on our exchange table.
s. NJ. Buntt. who formerly worked ON
the Democrat at Colfax il one OF its
editors. We shall be pleased to ex-
change with the News, and wish il
sutreas
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Miss Eva Davis, Central at the
Colfax telephone Office, has been quite
sick for about two weeks with la
grippe and measles, hut we are glad
tn learn she il now improving.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Attorney j. A. Williams went to
Shreveport last Monday to attend
to some matters before the U. s.
District Court, and returned home on
Tuesday
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Remember that the free scholarship
offered by the Chronicle cnn be used
any time within three years. Get
busy and win business education
at very small cost to you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
SUFFERING and Dollars Saved.

+. s. Lsper, OF MariIla, N. Y, says:
I'll am a carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. II has saved me suffering and
dollars. 1t Is by far the best healing
salve have ever found" Heals burns,
sores, ulcers, fever sores, eczema and
piles, 25c Mt all druggist.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

. Everybody is welcome when we feel
good; and we feei that way only when
our digestive organs are working proper
~. DIR. Kings New Life Pills regulate
the action OF stomach, liver and bowels
Sd perfect one can't help feeling good
when he uses these pills. 25c at all
Irnuoict
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

BoRN.-To Mr.. aud Mrs. j. A. viii
liams, on Saturday. February 22d,
1908, a daughter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Young lady! Young mani Get
busy and win the free scholarship Of
fered by the Chronicle for the most
popular young person in Grant
uarish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Read the advertisement of the free
scholarship offered to the most pop
ular young person in Grant parish.
Then go to work and win the scholar
ship.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Mr.. T. NJ. Wells was ~ years old
on Feb. 25th, the day of the Demo-
cratic primary election; but our old
friend didn't take any stock in the
election, because he il II dyed in the
wool" reprobnte of the sO-called
Grand Old Party of ''high tariff. y
and always takes pleasure in family
row among good Democrats. We
hope he will live many years to he a
"horrid example" to the younger
generation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Enter the Chronicle contest for the
free scholarship for course of book
keeping, shorthand or telegraphy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Mr.. W. f. Faraldo entertained a
number of friends on Friday night,
Feb. 21st. in honor of his birthday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Now is the time to buy your staple
dry goods. They are going at cost.
j. W. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

BoRN.-To Mr.. aud Mrs. A. j. Ful-
Ter, on Saturday, February p, 1908,
IA daughter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
Gbe Golfa. Gbronitle
SATURDAY. FEB. 20, 1908.

Choice groceries always on hand
j. W. Duncan Co.. Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

The latest styles in Kantbebeat
clothing ut J. W. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29
Neiehborhood FayorIse.

Mrs. E. d. Charles, of Harbor. Maine
speaking Of Electric Bitters, says: I'll
ia n neigh borhood favorite here With us. :
1t deserves u ue a favorite every where
1t gives quick relief in dyspepsla, liver
complaint, kidney arrangement, NAL
nutrition, nervousness, weakness ane
general debility. Its action on the blood
as thorough purifier makes it especial
Iy useful as eprinR medicine. Thu
grand Alternative tonic is sold undeI
guarantee at all druggists. soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

Just received spring line Of Kant
l6beat clothing. j. W. DuncanCo.
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Alexandria, La. Feb. %, 'OS.
The undersigned desires to return
his sincere thanks to- his old friends
and former fellow-parishouers Of
Grant parish for the very handsome
majority vote they gave to Mr.. r. j..
Grace, my kinsman, of lberville par
ish. candidate for Register of the
State Land Office. to which office he
was elected by the primary election
on Feb. 25th. q. W. HICKMAN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

4 When used On good presses ane
neatly displayed type for your station
erv : valuable. We have ever
facility for doing me best a iol
] work, 1t q minimum price.
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10O8--S. II Bag Dealer 1908.
Take good care of your second
hand bags. Write me for further in
formation
JAMES H. WALKER,
Pollock. La.
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Mems Cravenets at cost. j. W.
Duncan Co, Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

We ARE closing out our clothing nj
cost. j. w. Duncan CO., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

A few wagons on hand at a bargain
J. W. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-29

We are headquarters for lime, ce-
ment, chops. bran, shorts. and all
feed stuff. j. w. Duncan Co.. Ltd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-12
EXPLOSION KILLS ONE.
Dye Shop Bloars Up at Syracuse
SererdI Hurt.

Syracuse, Sept 11.-with a roar audible for
blocks. the dye shop of the wildridge-Latimer
Company. in this city, blew up shortly before
o'clock this afternoon, killing one man and in
turing number of persons. An explosion of
gasolene from unknown cause demolished
the two story shop. scattering the roof and
brick walls in all directions and setting fire to
dwelling houses on each side
Harry Altenbrand. employed in the shop was
blown through the front door. and found
lying face down in the ruins, dead, his flesh
burned almost to a crisp. William Wildridge,
the proprietor the only other in the shop.
was blown out Of the rear door and was Sc
venely injured in the back.
The explosion wrought havoc in all directions,
shattering windows over one hundred feet away
and knocking over fences and posts. Brick and
glass few like shot from a gun. Abram W.
Lipe, seventy-seven years cid, and Philip Lites,
two and half years old residing by. re-
ceived cuts and bruises Firemen extinguished
the flames in the dwelling houses and the gaso-
lene saturated rsins Of the dye shop after
hour and halTs fight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-12
GUESTS SEE TWO DROU'N.
Sightseeing Boat Upsets Rozcers
Going ashore from Yacht.

In sight of thirty-six persons who had been
their guests on a yachting trip up the Hudson
Daniel ]. Barry. twenty-five years old, OF No.
As wadsworth avenue and Leo Ahrens twenty
two of No. 695 West 17Sth street. were drowned
while they were rowing ashore from their
launch Alice at 16eth street last night The
wash of sightseeing yacht rocked their boat
and upset it.
James Crowley. Of 1S5th street and Wadsworth
avenue and Harry Schen. of 1s1st street and
Broadway. who were in the rowboat with Barry
and Ahrens, were saved with difficulty. Neither
of the men who were drowned could swim. and
ScheH was only able TO keep himself af1oat until
Crowley reached him
The party Of men and women on the landing,
who had just been brought ashore from the
Yacht saw the accident, and every effort was
made to get boat but none could be found.
A police launch searched for the bodies until
a late hour, but they were not recovered
Ahrens and Barry, who were chuns, were grad
yates of Fordham College, and were to have
entered the Columbia Law School.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-12
MAY SEND CRUISER TO SEEK AEON.
Navy Department Urged to Attempt to Find
Missing Steamship.

Washington, Sept u.-Representative Maynard.
OF Virginia. accompanied by A. H. Martin and G.
NJ Serpel. of Norfolk. called on Secretary Metcaf
to-day and urged the Navy Department TO use It's
best endeavors TO find the missing steamship Aeon
in the Pacific oceon. Mrs. Patrick wife of Chap
lain Patrick. of the navy. daughter Of Mr Serpel
and Mrs. Patrck's children passengers.
A cable message sent to Rear Admiral Swim
burne in command Of the Pacific fleet, asking him
10 report on his arrival at Apia, Samoa, from
Honolulu. whether trace of the Aeon had been
found If he reports in the negative, probably
the cruiser Colorado. now undergoing repairs at
the Bremerton Navy Yard, and some other scout
cruiser will be dispatched in search of the Aeon.
A steamer Of the company which owns the Aeon
left San Francisco for Samoa on August 2s, and
may sight the missing ship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-12
GREAT ENTHUSIASM FOR GOVERNOR.
First Meeting Of Charles Z. Hughes Rspuc
hcan Club.

Ex-AIderman Clarence r Freeman aroused great
enthusiasm when. as chairman OF the first meeting
Of the Charles z. Hughes Republican Club. OF tns
18th Assembly District held at s6th street and MAJ
ison avenue last night. he said: In this district
the battle cry Make It unanimous for Hughes eN-
presses a hope based upon solid foundation
Darwin r James who could not be present. sent
the following message; My personal oelier Is thst
our grand old Governor. Charles E Hughes. VII
be elected and that his selection assures ths sue
cess OF the national ticket
The meeting was punctuated almost monentarily
by loud applause. Colonel Jacob Keunpie OF Utica,
introduced as personal friend OF James y Sher-
man was vigorously applauded-
There Is no division OF sentiment among the
Republicans Of Central New York he said They
all want that man who has proved his great power
his integrity ability and real genuine manhood
Charles z Hughes. He stands with the people on
each and every issue that affects the people Cam
hlers touts Efnmiis and penny politicians are hned
IN against the people But the people VIII prevail
There ts as great reason for the Ctttzens Union
ana other civic bodies 10 organize for Hughes.
said Frank Hendrick. as there VIII es to organize
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-12
RESCUE NEAR NIAGARA FALLS.
Two Women and Two Men Taken from Dis
abled Launch Above Cataract.

Buffalo Sept. IA launch containing two men
and two women the rocks in the Niagara
River, mile above the falls at o'clock to-
night. There dense fog over the river. and
the case locked bad that wateTmeu II Lasalie
were afraid To attempt res ne. When Chief OF
Police Lyons was Jnel ie Z 1T river III. ne
called Truman TN Genres. who has
- rcscGes r. his credit and recently received
Carnegie medal Conrcy az cnce started up the
river u get Mayor Douglass launch.
In the mean time Edward Wilson, enlploye
Of the International Paper Company. started to
the rescue with q rowboat. He reached the launch
safely and took of the two women. landing them
half mile above the falls He returned to the
wreck and got one Of the men, Conroy, with the
launch. picking up the fourth member of the
party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-12
SIX TOWNS THREATENED.
Indian Reservation also an Path of
Minnesota Fires.

Duluth, Mimi, Sept. 11.-While conditions in
the region of forest fires north Of Duluth are
threatening tonight, no actual damage to habi
tations has yet resulted. and the residents are
hoping for a change il wind for rain. No
rain has fallen in this region since July 10.
The inhabitants of the region gathered
along the lake shore, praying for rain. but pre-
pared to take to the lake in small craft should
the worst come Grand Marais, the Pigeon
River Indian Reservation, Big Bay, Chicago
Bay, Cascade. Cotton and Nutson are threat
ened by fire on their outskirts tonight.
Port Arthur Ont. Sept u.-Reports this after
noon say the forest fires in this vicinity
dying out because there is wind
Boston. Sept. IA pail OF smoke which has
hung over Boston since yesterday morning in
creased density late to-day and almost obscured
the sun The smoke apparently comes from the
northwest and Is of a brownish hue, the sunlight
shining through it casting a pinkish glow. 1t is
thought that the smoke is caused by great forest
fires in the northwestern states and Canada