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lame shoulder.

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certain. This Iiniment has proven q
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The ladies OF the NJ. p. church de-
sire to organize home mission So
ciety, and n meeting for this purpose
is called for Monday, Jan. 18th. at
three O'Clock. in the hall next to the
Bank of Colfax. All members and
friends are invited to he present.
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Valley to Use
Union Station
important Changes In Passenger
Service OF the L. r. & N.
is Announced.
Through Service to Dallas


Louisiana Railway and Navigation
Company will run ont of the union
station ut Shreveport beginning Jan
nary 31st, according tn the announce
mpnt from General superintendent
II. B. Helms Office. Additional i'm
provemeuts in the service show the
trains will also enter the Frisco ter
n,inal depot in Canal street in New
Orleans, and in this manner offer the
passengers terminal ACCOMMODATIONS
in the Crescent City which have here
tofore been denied those entering
New Orleans from this section.
The new time card shows the Val
ley will carry a through Pullman,
which will be turned over To the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas at Sbrrve-
port and cnrried on to Texas, put
ling these two roads in position to
20 after business between North Tex
MS and New Orleans points.
The l.. r. & n. will Also lower it's
schedule 1 hour aud 1 3 minutes. the
new time card showing it will leave
shreveport at 6:20 u. M. aud reach
New Orleans at S:45 p. m. The
north bound train leaves New Or
leans Mt Gas u. m. aud arrives at
the union station at $50 p. ~.
The latest move on the part of the
Louisiana Railway. and Navigation
Company places that road in con-
junction with the Missouri, KANSAS
aud Texas in position to ask for the
business between Dallas and other
Texas points and New Orleans. The
Pullman service, which will be inaug.
nrated january 81, will consist oi
through slrrprrs from Dallas To New
Orleans. these leaving DALLAS at 8 p
~. reaching Shreveport ut 8 n. IN
aud New Orleans at $40 y. m, max
ing the run of $50 miles in % hour
aud a.. minutes, without change u
carr. Returning, the train will leav v,
New Orleans ut 6:45 a. m, reaci
Shreveport at $50 p, M. leave there
ut IL D M, and arrive ut Dallas thu
next morning ut 7:35 II. M.
The through trains will run out o
the union station and enter the Frisct
terminal depot at New Orleans, thu'
giving better terminal accommoda
tions than has been heretofore.
A short run will be- installed Le
tween Angola and New Orleans al
sa me time, according to report, thi,
train to leave in the morning and re
turn ut evening, and in this manner
give those living on the southern di
vision an opportunity to visit thu
city, spend the afternoon and parl
bf The evening there and return hOnI,
the sume night, and at the same tini'
reach their destination at the Cana
street terminal, which places the pas
senger Within five minutes walk o
the hotels aud in the heart OF th,
business districts.
The local run out of Shreveport t.
Winfield will continue to leave til,
Louisiana Railway aud Navigation
depot on the levee, but all uthel
trains will enter and leave the unior
station.
The chunges are announced to taxi
place January 81. The time table
has been virtually completed though
there are yet some details tn be- work
ed out ON the Angola-New Orleans
run.
Nh, fs.,llsus. MI
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Hot chocolate and whipped cream,
now served at the soda fountain OF
the Dixie Drug Co.
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The Galway Oil Company.

CUlfax, La. Jan. IL, 1909.
The meeting of the Stockholders of
the Galway Oil Co. met this day in
Chronicle office and WAS called to
order by b. +. Galway, president, in
the chair, and parties present repre-
senting one million one hundred
thousand and fifteen( ], 1O0,O15)
shares.
The following stockholders were
elected directors for the ensuing year:
b. F. Galway, DR.. Angel, solomon
Wolff, II. q. Goodwynand Sam john
son.
The stockholders meeting adjourn
Ell and board Of directors convened,
aud b. +. Galway was elected presi-
dent and Solomon Wolf vice presi-
dent b. +. Galway was elected pres
ident and general manager. with au-
thority to appoint his own secretary
and treasurer, with the proviso that
the treasurer shall give good and
solvent surety for the funds entrust-
ed To him.
The meeting then adjourned.
X. +. GALWAY,
H. G. GOODWIN, President.
Secty. pro tenn.
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State Officials /.

State Officials.
'iovernor-s. Y. of 81. Mary
Lieut. Governor-PAUL NJ. LAMBREMONT..... !
j. acknowledgements. ........ OF St. James
secty. of state-JNo. T. MfCHEL.......of orleani
Auditor-PAUL CAPDEvElLLE........o Orleans
Atty. General--wALTER GUIoN...... OF Orleans
Registrar Land OfHce--F. J. GRACE ..of Ibervlll.
supt schools-THoS. o. HARRIS .....-..............
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. of East Baton Rouge
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Mayor. p. KEISOE.
Aldermen-J. A. WILLIAMS. Secretary and
Treasurer: C. n. cARNAHAS. A. NJ. LEsAGE.
G. H. Mex NIGHT. Lw o'QuIyy.
) Marshal-w- u. IRWIN.
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Parish Officials

!. n. WARNER School Superintendent and Sec
rotary of School Board. Pollock.
j. b. ROBERTS. c ERIK Police Jury, Colfax.
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Council meets the first Tuesday night in every
month.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-16

First Saturdays in January. April. July ane
October.
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District Officials

senator-R. W. OGLEsBY...,.............. Winfield
Judge-w. +. BLACKMAN--...-.........A Alexandria
District Attorney--J r. HUNTER Alexandria
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A Business Proposition

Did you ever
stop to think.
Mr.. Business
Man, that the
news of.your
business is as
much a par;
of the loca'
events as .
wedding or :
church fair
T h e ladie
are just a
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Court Meets

Court Meets
First Mondays In February, April. June. Octo-
Der and December.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-16

Police Jury Meets
First Mondays in January. April. July and
October.
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State and parisb Directory

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
MRS. RACHEL LEWIS DEAD.

widow of One of sumter Ceunty's Pio-
neer Citizens Passes Away.
Livingston. June 3.-(Special.)-Mr
Rachel Lewis. Of Epes. died at her
home June 2.
Mrs. Lewis was 80 years old. a wife
of the late Lewellyn Lewis. one of the
pioneer settlers of Sumter County. She
was buried at Epes on the 3rd, She
leaves three sons and two daughters
to mourn her death.
The unwilling of the Confederate
monument and big dinner which was
set for the 3rd of June has been post
poned to the 18th Of June on account
of the high rivers, washed away
bridges, the continued rainfall and the
most important hindrance Ia the non
arrival of the soldier statue which was
made In Italy, landed in New York last
Friday. and expected here every day.
The farmers of Sumter County are
very blue over the prospects of the
crops. Many of them have had to plant
the third time and now 1t Is under wa
ter, and has been for several days, the
river still rising and the rain continues
to fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Cottonwood, Ala. sang "As Long AZ
the World Rolls On. and 'oh. Promise
Me-" The wedding marches were I'M
pressively played by Mrs. Mark Miller
OF Policy. To the soft sweet strains OF
Here Comes the Bride" the bridal
party entered In the following order:
70 D. Baldwin and T. Z. Hubbard c. w.
came Miss Myrtle MCGEE Of Childers-
burg. Ala. with DR.. J. c. Foster; Miss
Lena Mizell with H. H. Boyd: next
came the maid OF honor. Miss Mamie
Carroll OF Cottonwood, Ala, in a beau
tifuI costume Of baby blue messaline
and large blue picture hat. carrying
q large bouquet Of Killarney roses;
then the bride. carrying large bou-
quet Of brides roses. and charmingiy
suit with lovely hat ensuit. on the arm
OF her father; and the groom with the
best man, B.<W. Windham.
While sTramerei" was impressively
played by Mrs. Mark Miller, the words
were spoken that plighted their troth'
and then the bridal party retired from
the church to the strains OF "Mendeis-
sohn's Wedding March,"
Immediately after the ceremony, the
bride and groom. accompanied by MT.
and Mrs. Mark Miller. left in Mr.. NIL
ler's new automobile for Montgomery,
whence they will take bridal tour to
Seattle and other points or interest In
the West.
The out-of-town guests were: Mr. !.
and Mrs. Wiley McDavfd OF Pensacola
Mr.. and Mrs F. J. Mizell or Samson.
Misses Julia Park and Mary Lee Hen
derson. and Phillip Sowell OF Brewton.
Miss Nellie Beard of Troy. Misses
Mamie and Georgia Belle Carroll OF
Cottonwood, Misses Julia Riley ana
Pansey Chapman of Andalusia, and Mr..
]. T. clark of Red level.
The bride Is the Oldest daughter of
Mr.. andNMrs. r. B. McDavid. of Pol'r.
She Is a graduate of Lagrange Col
lege and Is one OF the most attractive
and accomplished young women OF the
State.
The groom is an enterprising young
business man and enjoys the hign esq
teen of the best business men OF south
Alabama. He Is cashier and prom
inent stakeholder Of the First National
Bank of OPP.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
MAIL CLERKS CONVENTION.


Resolutions Adopted Favoring RE-
Classification of Transfer Service.
Atlanta. Ca. June Sat todaV's SEES
sion of the Railway Mail Asso-
Citations annual convention here,
resolutions were adopted favorfng
re-classification of the transfer service,
payment to mail clerks Of actual ex-
penses while on duty and away from
the initial terminal, higher classifica-
tion for apartment car lines. and the
elimination OF deferred promotion.
other matters discussed included a
better method of handling register
ed matter "a more thorouhg inspection
Of railway postal cars by the inter-
state Commerce Commission. a more
Just and equitable method Of discipline.
extension of sick leaves. retirement
for aged and disabled railway postal
clerks, and the transfer of efficient
railway postal clerks to be postmas-
tiers at ofices with salaries at not less
than 81 900 per annun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
HONG Treatment for Cancer

DIR. b. r. Bye's Balmy Oils for can
Ger is a painless cure. Most cases are
treated at home without the service of
physician. Send for book telling
what wonderful things are being done
by simply amounting with oils. Gives
instant relief from pain. Thousands
of cancers. tumors and malignant dis
eases cured in the last ten years. II
not afflicted. cut this out and send 1t
to some suffering one. DR.. B. F.. Bye,
Indianapolis. Ind. Adv-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
nrvrr,.ts Go DRY.

ithaca. Mich. June 3EEven the
druggists in this local option county
-Gratiot-have gone dry. At a meet
ing of the County Druggists Associa-
ton at Alma. formal resolution was
adopted binding all the druggists not
to sell liquor even on prescription af-
ter the expiration of their present gov
eminent license. Tune 80.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
Calhoun Tax values.

Admission, June 3.-The county tax
books have been completed by the as
SCISSOR. and will be submitted to the
county board of commissioners next
Monday for correction. The present
figures show an increase of valuations
to the amount OF $1.670.271 over last
year. The total valuation OF taxable
property last year was $12.22s.7e1. The
valuation for 1909, as the books now
stand. but which is subject to correc-
tion by the county commissioners is
$1S.90o,oS2, showing an increase Of ST.
670.271
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
Formers 10 Meet.

Wetumpka. June 3.-(Special.) "A
farmers meeting will be held here
June 9Th at . p. m. The object Is to
discuss with the citizens of Gilmore
county the subject OF ''tick eradica-
tion." DR.. J. A. Herman, of Nash
Vile. Tenn. inspector in charge of the
Federal forces in Tennessee, Alabama
and Mississippi will be present and
address the meeting. as we'll as DR.. c.
A. Cary, State Veterinarian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
THIRTY-ONE GRADUATES.
State Normal at Jacksonville Ends su,
eessfui Year.

state Normal AT Jacksonvtlle Ends Suc-
eessfui Year.
Jacksonville, June 3.-(Special.)-
Wednesday morning at 1880 the State
Normal graduating exercises took place
in the opera house.
The commencement address was de-
livered by Hon. Samuel d. weakley of
Birmingham, Ala. His subject was
THE Building of an American state"
The audience was very large. COM
posed of many visitors and friends OF
the graduates, who highly appreciated
listening to so distinguished a speaker.
Diplomas were given to the gradual
ing class composed Of thirty-one men,
bers. The largest class ever leaving
the school.
The election took place yesterday to
decide whether or not the bonds for
the new water works would be pur-
chased. The vote for bonds was car
ried 70 to 81, for their issuance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
HoId-up on steamboat .

Bordentown, N. j.. June S.-Three
men boarded the steamboat Springfield,
plying between Bordentown and Phil
adelphia late last night and with clubs,
a razor and an axe, held up the purser,
fireman and two deck hands robbing
them of gold watches and jewelry and
clothing. John Boyle. said to be one
of the high waymen. was arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
MDAVID-MIZELL
A Beautiful Church Wedding Ii Cele.
brated mt Ohm

brated at Opp.
Opp. June ESPECIAL. )-One of the
most beautiful weddings ever witness.
ed in this section of the State was thai
of Mr.. Charles Wesley MizelI of this
city. and Miss Lucille McDavid of Po-
ley, Ala. which event took place NJ
the First Baptist Church of Opp.
The church was beautifully and
tastefully decorated for the occasion
the decorations consisting chiefly of
smilax. ferns and palms. Over the
altar there was beautiful arch COW
cred with smilax interspersed with
carnations, with a background of
tastefullv arranged ferns.
Immediately before the bridal party
entered, Miss Georgia Belle Carroll OF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

confedernte Veterans ali over the
country ara being received by The
Minneapolis Journal IN approval of q
campaign for q great reunion of the
Blue and the Gray to be held next year
In Washington under the supervision
of the Secretary OF War.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
nre.t. Meath I'm Autn.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, June 3-Addison b
Miller, a leading farmer and banker OF
this county, was found today beneath
his overturned automobile, in ditch
near his home. He had been dead
some time 1t is thought the machine
ran into a cow. Mr.. Miller's neck was
broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Kalamazoo. Mich. June 3-Henry r.
Montague, one Of three dozen men who
organized an abolition party in Michi-
gan In 1885. at Ann Arbor. Is dead at
his home here at the age of 90 years.
Mr.. Montague was one Of the leading
agents of the underground railway"
by which many fugitive slaves were
assisted in their flight to Canada.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
r. p. Nichols L. Elected Mayor by
Small Majority.

Roanoke, June 3.-(Special.) 1.-The
biennial city election was held in
Roanoke yesterday. Two tickets were
in the field. F. p. Nichols was elect
ed Mayor by q majority Of nineteen
over A. A. Mooty. a popular young
business man. The Council elected
consists of r. l.. Brumbeloe. R. w.
Grimm, F.. A. Neal, r.. P. Price and
q. ]. Wright, The latter's name ap-
peared on the Nichols ticket and the
first four named were on the Mooty
ticket.
A test vote was taken for chief of
police and w. o. Robertson received
101 votes and r. H. Ford, So. 1t is
understood that the Council win elect
the one receiving the highest vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
United Commercial Traveller.

Louisville, KY, June s.-About 200
Knights of the Grip were present when
Grand Councillor W. T. Shepherd of
Richmond, Va, called the annual con-
vention Of the United Commercial
Travellers to order here today. After
welcoming addresses and respons SEES,
several reports were read. Ohlcers will
he elected tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
suit for Damages.

Lexington, KY, June 3--At winches-
ter. the Buriey Tobacco Society today
sued ]. M. Bigstaff. former member
OF the District Board, for $4,000 dam
ages, claiming he sold tobacco pooled
with the society. The outcome of the
trial will have wide effect as 1t will
settle similar controversies for the
whole Burley district. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Hartford, June Especial. THE
commencement exercises Of the local
schools will commence on next Sum
day, when Rev. G. F. Bell, Presbyte-
rian minister of Dothan, VIII deliver
the commencement sermon.
On Monday night following. Hon. H.
L. Martin, of Ozark, will deliver the
literary address.
Tuesday night an entertainment will
be given by the graded school pupils.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

est was that one Tuesday evening
when Mr.. Lewis p. Anders and Miss
Hattie Hassell, pllghted their troth.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
=. +. Bealle at the residence OF the
brides mother, four miles from North
port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

BRUSSELS, June IA dispatch has
been received here from Leopoldville,
In the Congo. saying that the trial
there Of two American missionaries,
the Rev. william Morrison and the
Rev. w H. Sheppard, on charges of lie
bel, was set for May 20, has been post.
poned to July 80.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
SUMMER EXCURSION RATES.
To New York. Boston, Baltimore, Phila
delphfa and the East, via savan-
nah and Steamships.

deiph1R and the East Wa Savan-
nah and Steamships.
The Central of Georgia Railway Is
now selling summer excursion tickets
TO New York. Boston. Baltimore and
Philadelphia, and resorts In the East,
at very Tow rates for the round trip
Montgomery. Ala, to New York. $3.50;
Boston, $3.50; Baltimore. $3.50; Phila-
delphia, $4,000, including meals and
berth abroad ships. Corresponding
rates from other places.
Tickets are good to return until Oct.
81, 1909.
For schedules of trains, through
sleeping car service. sailing dates Of
ships from Savannah, berths on ships,
ETC.. apply to nearest ticket agent, or
address George r. Wright, Conf Agent
Exchange Hotel; s. T. Surratt, Depot
Ticket Agent, Montgomery. Ala.
a ady--tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Nashville, Tenn. June 3-Driven to
despair by financial reverses and the
tragic death of a sister, Wilson Lain.
a prominent farmer. shot and killed
himself at his home in Wilson Coun-
ty yesterday. His residence was burn
ed and his sister persisted In the
flames.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Terre Haute, Ind. June ga fire.
which Il is believed was started by
windy shot fired Sunday afternoon.
In burning in the Fairview mine. Of
the Carlisle Coal and Clay CO., just
north of Carlisle. The miners are
working to extinguish the flames.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Dallas, Tex. June 3.-The birthday
Of Jefferson Davis was observed in
Texas as a legal holiday today. No
formal exercises were held here al
though public buildings were closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Cards are out for the wedding OF
Miss Dewey Taylor of Northport. to Mr..
NJ. r. Norton Of Holt.
Miss Taylor is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. Polk Taylor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
SERIOUS SHOOTING ARRAY.

Manager of Kentucky Northern and
Discharged Employe Have Duel.
Beattyville, KY, June 3.-Charles
Eveleth, manager of the Kentucky
Northern Railroad. short line run
ming up Milier's creek, was today shot
three times by Ed Eiley, an employe,
whom Eveleth had discharged Eveleth
also shot Riley.
Both men are in a serious condition.
Eveleth was brought to Beattyville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Orpheum showing best assortment Of
pictures ever put ON for &c. You should
see them. New pictures daily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

After being on Dexter Ave. y years
Dr. A. A, Pearmons the dentist has
moved to 4Os-4O0 Bell Building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
ELECTIONs IN ROANOKE.

No flicker to hurt your eyesJ hnest
picture machine made at Orpheum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

Blue and Gray Reunion.
Minneapolis, June 3-Telegrams
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
TUSCALOOSA WEDDINGS.
Miss Pearson Becomes Bride Of DE-.
Sibley.

Miss Pearson Becomes Bride Of DR..
Sibley.
Tuscaloosa. June s--(Special.)--
Christ Church presented a picture yes
terday evening when DR.. =. II. siblsy
and Mss Annabeli Pearson were mar
ried.
The bride was given away by her
brother. Mr.. Charles Pearson. DR..
Sibley's best man was Mr.. Vernon HON.
ner. of Cincinnati. The impressive
service was said by Rev. z. A. Penick,
and Mrs. Fred r. Maxwell presided at
the organ
DIR. sibiey has been in this city but
little over a year. being Professor OF
Engineering at the University. He IL
from Massachusetts, and he and his
bride will spend the summer at the
home OF his parents. returning here
next fall.
The wedding was one Of the largest
affairs of this year.
The bride was exquisiteiy gowned in
n lace creation worn over white satin.
The maid of l honor and bridesmaids
wore lingerie frocks.
AIlison- wiIliamson.
One of the prettfest home weddings
ever witnessed in this city. was that
yesterday morning, when Mr.. Richard
A. Allison and Miss Helen Williamson
of this city were married at the home
of the BRIDES parents.
The handsome residence OF the bride
was beautifully decorated. and one
whole room was given over to the
display OF the exquisite gifts received
by the young couple.
The ceremony was performed in the
drawing room. Rev. George L. Jenkins
Of the Methodist Church. THIS city, on
ciating. T. H. Garner played the we'd
ding march.
The bride was handsomely gownef
in an imported creation and carried
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04
TO CHANGE NAME.
After July 1, Flora VIII Be Known as
PeaChburw,

Union Springs. June 3,-(Special.)-
After July the name Of Flora, this
County, will be changed to Peachburg.
Formerly the railroad station has been
Penrode and the postoffice Flora, to
avoid confusion the change will be
made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-04

They are quick to act but have no
naphtha, no caustic soda or potash, moth
ingto burn orrot your clothes. The borax
in them doubles the power Of the soap
and water to cleanse.
Use nothing but these borax soaps this