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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
MARRIED.

ROACH-SWAFFORD-At the res
idence of Mr.. aud Mrs. N. f. STAFFORD,
parents of the bride, in he town oil
Colfax, La, at 3 y. IN. on Wednes-
day, August A. 1909. Mr.. L. l..
R.;,ch and Miss Claudia STAFFORD
we're united in the holy bonds OF mat
rimony. Magistrate J. Q. Long Of
Debating.
The immediate relatives of the
briIe aud groom and lew friends
were present at the marriage. An
hour after the ceremony the happy
couple took the train for Alexandria
where they remained two or three
days, GU il shopping tour, TO buy th.
necessary household furnishings aud
furniture to go TO housekeeping
They will occupy the cottage on the
corner next To Mr.. T. N. Wells resi-
dence. The groom is the popular
sou uf our fellow-citizpn, X. b. Roach
of ward two, and the young coupl,
have host of friends To wish then
happiness On their voyage through
life. The Chronicle adds lis coDgrat
ulatiOns to the shower of well wishes
that follow the young couple.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Mrs. G. W.. Blackburn has been
quite sick with typhoid malarial
fever for week or ten days. Mrs.
G. d. Kemp, her sister-in-law, came
down from WINFIELD last Sunday and
spent two days with her. Mrs. q. W.
Black burn, ST., and Miss Liyonia
Blackburn are here with her. aud
Mrs. c. D. Kemp was expected To re-
turn last evening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
DIED:

LACkOIX-A her home uorth uf
TiogH, IN Bayou FIaggon, at . u
clek. Thursday, August 9Th, Mrs.
Elizabeth iaCroix, aged 63 years.
" ife of WilIiam LaCroix. The Tuner
al will take place at the Methodist
church. Pinrvill., at 1880 n ~.
Friday, August 9Th, and proceed
thence tn the Methodist cemetery. al
the same place. for intrrnent.-Town
Tals, August 5th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Mr.. A. l.. Allen aud wife and son,
OF VIM parish. came in on Wednes-
day, and are the guests of Sheriff A.
b. Perkins and family. Mrs. Allen
is Mr.. Perkins' only living sister.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Mr.. j. J.. Brett and wife and two
children, Of Willis. Texas. came down
from WinutirId on Wednesday, and
are visiting frirDds and relntives in
Culiax aud vicinity. Mr.. Brett sHys
there is n very poor crop prospect in
his part Of Texans. on account of the
drouth and boil weevil. In a large
portion Of the country it was so dry
the crops did not even come up after
being planted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

DR.. W. A. Jones returned last Sun
day from a trip to Arcadia, where he
went to- see his brother. John. whn
was sick. but We are glad to learn Is
now better.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
For a Sprained Ankle.

A spralned ankle may lie cured IN
sbont ONE third the time usually re-
ou;red. nv applying Ch.mberiain's Ldn-
im-nt freely. and giving 1t absolute rest
Tor sale by Vale, drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

E.Iit,m ID. b. Coates, oi tir P"lleck
News. and Mrssis. Richard Newton
aud e.. &. Richards wrr.' in town on
Monday. having busiurss with thu
police Jury.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Mis-. J. F. Mailman aud children,
after "a visit of about three weeks to
friends and relatives at and near
Pollock, returned home Wednesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Mr.. Chas. Z. San.iifer, of Ada, and
Nj. W. X. King aud MIR. Richardson,
of jena we're in Colfax ON business
last Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

>Mr. Ben Ferrier, alter inving re-
ceiv..,i beneficial surgical treatment
in New Orleans. returned home last
Sunday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

There wiil1@ pfr'eIling ~ summer
field on August 2lSt and 22d- aud
prol,,blyat night aIl the following
week. Everybody invited is'eo'ur-
Yours nbp,lieniiy. |. ucMILLs.s
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Don't be afraid to give Chamberlsin's
Cough Remedy to your children II
CONTAINS no opium or other harmful
drug. Ii always cur~s. For sale by
Valley drug stOrs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Mrs. E. s. Murrell and family, after
spending week at Stay, returned
home last Wednesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Attorney j. A. Williams took in
Jena and Alexandria on Tuesday, at
tending To legal business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Attorney Joel VI. Durham visited
Black Greek and Pollock last Wednes.
day on legal business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Mr.. Louis LeSage arrived from
Baton Rouge on Sunday, aud will
sprpd his summer vacation at home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Mrs. l.. l.. Lurry returned last
week from visit TO Wbitford and
SELMA.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

Miss, Ruby Moss, of WINFIELD, came
down on Thursday, and is the guest
OF Mrs. Matte Williamson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07

MIR. C.. {. Compton Went to New o.. :
leans on business last Tuesday night,
aud is expected to return to-day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
Gbe GolfaH Gbronitle
SATURDAY, AUGUST Z, 1909.

Mr.. A. W. Stewart was business
visitor to Colfax on yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-08-07
JUST OUT
The Trial of Jesus
From a Lawyers point of view

This is written by Mr.. Chandler, -
succrssful aud practising Attorney 81
the New York Bar, and u bs'lng read
by Ministers. Lawyers and Lnyneil
all over theconntry and is considered
a MASTERPIECES in Literature. You
will certainly Want tn read Vt. The
work is in two beautiful and large
volumes. bound in thrs4-qnarier ke'i
Leather. aud will t~ sent express pre-
paid on receipt ut the
PRICE, $500
Oader to-day from
j. F. DEZAUCHE
"YOUR Bookman'
|OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13

The Georgia Lee, one Of the most
handsome Of the seven Lee Line
steamers and a familiar craft to most
Hickmanites, went down in 80 feet
Of water at P1ducah about 4 O'Clock
Saturday evening.
The boat was on the cradles Of
the ways and being pulled out for
repairs to her hull. Ten minutes
more would have seen her safe at
the top. The boat whirled around
in the descent and sank within three
minutes, eight Of the crew on board
having a narrow escape from drown
ing.
II is believed that the steamer Is
broken in twain and in this case she
will be almost total loss. She was
built at a cost of SOS, 900 and is
probably the best OF the Lee Line
steamers. II the boat is not broken
the damage will not be so great, but
from the present appearances it will
amount to several thousand dollars.
The boat was placed on the era
dies late Friday afternoon and Satur-
day the work Of pulling her on the
ways was begun. The needed re-
pairs we're light and could have been
completed within three or four days.
A small hole was stove in the hull
of the boat one week ago at Helena,
Ark aud by heroic work the boat
was saved from sinking.
The Lee was built at the Jefferson,
Ind, shipyards ard has been ply
ing tine Mississippi river coming to
Hickman for eight years. She
could have gotten along without inn
mediate repairs, but Captain Lee re-
fused to allow the beat to continue
the trade further unless she was in
tip top condition.
The Lee is 2lS feet in length with
a a. foot beam. She has 40 hand
some state rooms and a magni-
ficent cabin, which is valued at
of dollars. The cabin is
said to he the finest of any steam
boat on western waters.
She is heavily insured in several
companies.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13

cational. professional and industrial
lie Of our people.
1--WE desire to express to our
worth State Superintendent and
maichless leader. J G. Crabbe. our
heartfelt appreciation Of the faithful
and valuable work he is doing for
Kentucky children and TO assure
him that We shall ever be found rally
ing to his support In the splendid ef-
forts he Is mat ing for the glorious
cause OF education in Kentucky.
1--WE recognize in the press OF our
State one OF our most potent agencies
in the futherance OF the cause OF
popular education, and We tender
our sincere thanks 10 the editors
and publishers Of papers for their
valuable cooperation in this work. "
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13
S. S. Convention.

Please remember the Sunday
School convention under the auspices
of the Fulton County Association
meets at Palestine Church May %
and %.
This convention will bring to US
some leading Sunday School work.
ers.
We have strong program made
up OF visiting and home talent. We
believe to get the best results we
must create an interest in the con-
vention before II comes.
This is not a union work separate
and apart from the denominations,
but is a work of the denominations
by the denominations for the de-
nominations and every Sunday
School and every individual in every
Sunday School in the county should
be vitality interested in its success.
Don't forget to elect delegates,
Palestine is an ideal place and the
people provertial for hospitality.
For programs call on the presi'
dent, Prof B. F. Gabby, Hickman
or County Secretary Mrs. Jennie K
Hill. Fulton.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13

Miss Jessie Wall visited friends
in Fulton. Friday.
Roy Thomas and Miss Fannie
Calder we're visitors here. Sunday.
Miss Pearl Perry, of Hodwell,
Mo-, is visiting her sister. Mrs. A.
N. Walker.
Several young people here attend
ed Children's Day services at Mt.
Zion, Saturday.
Joe Campbell and family. Of Nash
vile. visited Levi Campbell, a few
days las; week.
Misses Irene Scopes and Alvimai
Price, of Fulton, visited Miss Nina
Mcclellan few days last week.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13
eo,hu,iastic Meeting

n, Dora Smith returned S,,u
s So Bowling Green, KY,
"' ~, has been attending a
' p Of N the School saperinn, .r,
e's Association " Of this State.
Avso,uehy vas EXCEPTIONAL
'l n ,,,@oresented, and the meet
-, a. a most enthusiastic one. :.
cni,b vas one OF the commit
nsics drew up the following reso-
II. a resolved, by the superin-
d teachers and friends OF
CIV, Al the Educational Con-
s,,'o and Convention Of County
c,y Superin,enden,s OF Western
, S, Normal School district.
W., hail With delight the great
,',ional awakening in Kentucky.
v,oledee ourselves TO the work
,W hrtber arousing the people
-,oo,r sense Of neglected OPP
.Ii,i,s and leading them in a
- united and determined effort
IN, Kentucky all that she should
5Ocationally, spiritually and in
,csally.
M, We demand for Kentucky !
sr,r opportunities equal TO those
n o,hsf Of the GALAXY Of Ameri-
Conmonvsalths'
Realizing that education which
poi develop the power Of heart.
and hand falls short OF the
We stand for a school curri-
= ,ha, viii give TO Kentucky
and girls rich development in
living and broad intellectually,
,hr With skill in the mechani-
AGRICULTURAL and domestic arts.
w. heartily approve the educa-
4 acts Of cur las, legislature as
b step in the right direction and
klsdgs ourselves TO support and
b ihe fundamental principles Of
!, acts,
gnoving that all lasting value
Is to men and communities
EFh individual and local effort
hat The things most appreciated
hose Won by individual and To-
tson and sacrifice. We heartily
Fpye, indorse and recommend q
tz Of county taxation for public
cI.
We see in the establishment Of
~ high schools in every county
J, State the final overthrow OF
rance and the real beginning Of
isign Of universal education that
give Kentucky an IDEAL democ-
VI, stand for an education that
prepare every boy and girl 10
Fcsi tor self as well as most for
aniiy, and 10 this end We shall
10 have all children so taught
they may develop, converse and
70 The best advantage the von-
: aaisral resources Of our great
We realize the wisdom OF our
'vo Legislatures in creating and
aly maintaining two Normal
oli We know that without
hsTi, literally educated and skill II
trained our schools can, at
Be only a partial success.
We desire 10 20 on record in an
aal manner in the expression OF
sofk done in the Western Ken
p State Normal School. We
already felt a wonderful awak-
IN Western Kentucky as the
Of work done in the State
pal School.
As true friends Of education, We
&C our influence to the fullest
nI 70 secure for the two normal
'i Of Kentucky and our State
'snl'y liberal treatment in a
Ca way a, the hands OF our
legislature Commensurate with
agnilY and value Of the cause
aea'ion. Knowing that no money
oy a community is so quickly
" thoroughly transmitted into
and lasting wealth as that
"a training noble young men
/ toilen IA h. laad.. l.. - =
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13

Moving pictures every night at
the Lyric.
Hardin S. Sharp. of St. Charles,
KY, committed suicid. by placing
his toe against the trigger of a shot
gun and blowing his head off.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13

The United States Supreme Court
has declared constitutional the
clause in the Hepburn rate bill
which limits transportation COM
panies TO that business. This decis-
ion is said by some papers to be a
victory for the railroads and by
other papers is called defeat. II
seems TO be both-in spots. The
decision turns down that Of the U.
S. Circuit Court Of Philadelphia,
which said the clause was uncon-
stitutional. And its all as clear as
mud. Artemus Ward said "We
air governed mulch" Looks like
it. The government governs us ;
the Supreme Court governs the
government. and il has yet to be
proved that Satan does not govern
the Supreme Court.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13

Rev. Joe McLesky, an aged
minister of Fulton. died at his home
last Thursday. For many years he
was an active worker in the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church. but owing
to his advanced age. he resigned his
last charge at Paducah about one
year ago. He leaves behind him
bis wife. three sons. Rev. Hamp Nc
Lesky, Of the Cumberland Presby-
terian church, Of Fulton, Joe Nc
Lesky, OF Fulton. and Jim McLesky,
OF Jackson three daughters, Mrs.
Forbus, OF Jackson. Mrs. Hips, of
Arkansas, and Miss Callie McLesky,
who lived with her father.
The Tennessee House passed the
State Fair bill after lively debate.
A bill prohibiting Sunday theaters
also was passed.
Call for REQ. You'll like II bet
ter than anything you ever tasted
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13
Christian Church Services.
sunday school at 9 80 a. m.

Sunday school at 80 a. m.
Preaching by M. L. Blaney IL a.
m. Subject, 1.-The Dead FLY in the
Ointment" Subject at 1880 p. m,
practical Religious Living" illus
trated by the enterprise of our City
Council in making concrete pave
ments-Text, "Make Straight Paths
for your Feet" All christians who
desire to eat and drink with US in
loving remembrance of the death of
our Lord Jesus Christ, are invited to
the Lords Table at which We gath
er every Lords Day after the morn
ing sermon. Strangers welcome.
Let youth in Its verdure and bloom
come.
Let man in the pride of his noon
come.
Let age on the verge of the tomb
come.
Let none in his pride stay away.
A. Harris, prominent insur-
ance and real estate dealer, was con-
victed in the Circuit Court at
Greensboro of arson and sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary.
He was charged with attempting to
burn his store building in February
last.
Call S4--Schmidt, the tailor, will
call tor your clothes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13

cowgill's Drug Store is the only
place you can get REQ.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13
Exercises Postponed.

The Childrens Day exercises
that we're to have been held at
the Methodist Church last Sunday
morning we're postponed until next
Sunday morning.
The postponment will in no way
change the program.
Remember the exercises will COM
mence promptly at IL O'Clock.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-03-10
Starch
Eaters
AS Truly Enslaved
as Are. Drug
FiendS
By DIR. J. n. GIBBS,
New York City.

SHORT time ago / called in to a case of a girl who
a was suffering from anaema She WORKED laundry
questioned her closely her habits of eating and living
d regulated her diet and gave her strong medicines The
~ baed me- Finally she happened remark
IXRH lot OF starch ordered her quit and promised
k&7H she would BIT she broke her word again again.
bored with her three months before she finally gave up starch
- eating.
From this girl got my insight into habit which after
ten OF study do not profess understand Like
ing girls she gumhwer how many realize
the strength of the hold the habit has upon girl day
got to stock with gum before going the laundry
work she could not get away For weeks
she worked Her jaws had been necessarily this
day she constantly conscious of the absence Of the gum She
unhappy She had nothing chew She hewd handkerchief
but 1T had not the consistency of gum and did satisfy The thought
of gum became almost obsesson
Finally, in desperation, she thought of starch 1t white and
powde but short time the moisture the mouth manpua-
ton of the reduced somewhat of the consistency gum
poor substitute
She cewed starch all that day. longer chewed "wad
starch the weetr became That evening she noticed that teeth
whittier than they had been before She onded discovery
to another girl the laundry who informed her that she had
ing starch long time
The second girl had complexion which much admired
white and coos but very clear My patients
many laundry girls chewed starch for the complexion.
So patient up and chewed starch constantly True
but an indication Of impoverished blood She kept on
The odd thing about sarceatng that absolutely
medicinal virtue dies it exhlarate depess simply an
feror food which makes hab worthless flesh clog the d
tive apparatus and the starvation of the blood long
continued cannot understand where the appetef there
appeecomes in Yet persuadng give up habit
long and difficult process
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-03-10
White House Renovated.

When William Howard Taft steps
into the White House at noon on the
4th of March as the new president of
the United States of America, he will
find a model home equipped with
every modern convenience; that is
what other presidents have never en-.
joyed. Before the election of Presi.
dent Roosevelt few changes had been
made in the White House since the
days of John Quincy Adams, when it
was rebuilt after being fired by the
marauding British troops, only the
walls being left standing.
The executive mansion, as it was
called before the advent of Mr.. Roose.
velt-he dubbed it officially 1.-THE
White House"-was the first public
building erected at the seat of govern.
ment. The architect was James Ho.
ban, who drew his plans closely after
those of the seat of the duke of Lem
ster, near Dublin, Ireland. George
Washington, himself, selected the site
laid the corner stone on October Is
1892, and lived to see the building
completed. John Adams, however
was the first president to occupy it
which he did in 1S0O-From New
Home of Mr.. Taft" in Technical World
Magazine.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-03-10
Society Girl Chooses STAGE.

Much interest is being displayed in
Washington social circles in the forth.
coming appearance of Miss Flora VIII.
son, daughter of the secretary of agri.
culture, in concert this season. She
has given up a social career as a cabi.
net hostess for professional career.
From the concert stage this season
she expects to progress to the grand
opera stage next season. She has for
five years been a diligent pupil OF
Jean de Reszke, the great tenor, in
Paris, and has prepared herself for
grand opera with repertory of many
operas. Although she has been home
for four weeks, she has taken no part
In any affairs given for her father, and
has allowed none to be given for her,
as she is observing the strictest disci-
pline as to her health and strength for
her concert appearances in the spring.
She viii be heard here about the mid
die of the month.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-03-10
JUST A MATTER OF NERVE.
How Loveslck Washington Youth Got
Introduction to charmer.

Not so very long ago when certain
musical comedy company was In
town well known youth Of the city
was In very hard way. No one ex-
actly knew the cause Of the soulful
looks that he emitted on occasion, but
he kept 1t no secret that he went to
the theater as much as evsry night in
the week to see the same show.
or course no one on earth could
keep secret forever, especially a
lovelorn youth. And accordingly, with
great air of mystery, he took some
body into his confidence. But all the
same he told it as though he were
proud of it. Yes, the great secret was
out. He was desperately infatuated
with one of the leading sopranos of
the musical comedy company.
So far so well. But the worst was
yet to come. He hadn't met the object
of his alteration yet. No. To be sure,
he couldn't think of waiting at the
stage door with the rest of the John.
MES and ask her to take supper with
him. No, indeed. That couldn't be
thought of. But he had been so bold
as to send her several punches Of
American Beauties at ten bucks a
throw with little notes inclosed. But,
worse luck, she hadn't seen fit to an.
'swer the notes. So, coming to the
point of his long preamble, could his
friend do anything for him?
Why certainly, that was what
friends were for. He would introduce
him to her that very night.
Lifted ON the wave of ecstasy, the
lovesick swain took his friend to din
ner and afterward to the theater. Then
after the show they waited in front
of the stage entrance until the divinity
should appear 1t seemed hours, but
at last they saw her coming down the
alleyway.
The lovesick ones heart nearly
stopped beating and then he saw his
friend step up to the fair one.
Miss K" he heard him say.
II would like to have you meet my
friend Mr.. A.
Il am very glad to meet you, Mr..
A" she said, giving him her
hand.
1t was done now and still he wasn't
too paralyzed to murmur some appro-
pirate greeting, when-what was that
she was saying as his friend had start.
ed away?
but who is going to introduce
your"
"Oh," said the accommodating
friend, Bobby is the one who wanted
to meet you; l don't."-Washington
Star.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-03-10
Vienna, w. Va.
the last ten years

and misery. l advise all suffering
women to take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound" = Mrs. EMMA
WHEATON, Vienna, w. Va.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands of
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, inflammation, Ill
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free.
and always helpful.