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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

Merriman and Maryman are the old
est forms of this name. Another vart-
alton is Marman, although it does not
look like a very near relative. Some
theories ascribe the name Merry, as
surname, to the personal name Mer-
dericus, some important parsonage OF
prehistoric times. Merri is the name
of a French commune and from this
Merryman, or Merriman, may be de-
rived and therefore of French origin
Other French words which may have
been responsible for Merryman are
Merle, Merrie, Merry, Merry, Merrye
and Merrys. Among varieties OF the
name Merryman found in the records
are Merryam. Meriman, Merryam,
Myrrian, Myriam. Merriam and Merri-
man.
The Merrymans probably cannot re-
call the time when they were not
landed proprietors in England. Their
largest estates are in Wiltshire and
Marlborough. They have held impor-
tant positions as statesmen and pro-
fessional men and can count many
bright and shining literary lights.
One. prominent in the East Indian
service, was Major Reginald G~rdon
Merryman.
The New England immigrant was
Walter of Harpswell, Me. Virginia
also had its pioneers and the family
was connected by marriage with the
Lewises of Virginia, the descendants
OF Col. Fielding Lewis, who married
Washington's sister Betty.
| In the south one photography is
Merrimon. This is the usual form
particularly in North Carolina
The pilgrim Walter has romantic
history, II we are to believe all VIC
read. A little romance now and tner
helps to enliven the pages of the past
which otherwise might be too prosai'
reading. Walter was kidnapped in al
Irish port about 100 and brought t.
Boston. where his ship money wa
paid by a man from Maine. wn'
taught him the trade of ship carpen
ter at Portland. 1t has been said tina
Walter was born in Scotland. He !
: called "one of the most upright OF tn
early settlers of Harpswell.' Waite
married Elizabeth, or Betty, Potte
and there was another connection
with this family. through the mai
: rage of Mary Merriam with Davi
J Potter of Lynn, Mass. Merriam wa
colonial form of Merryman.
Hugh, son of Walter. ana por
bout 1744. married Delight Bailey
hanover. Mass. and their childre
ere of the number Of the muse
Iueh's house was place OF gre'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

of frauds and crooks. On
the contrary, there is strong desire
that all such persons should be ap-
pretended and punished. but there
have been examples of great injustice
and wrong on the part of too eager
post Office inspectors who wanted to
make a record and devoted much time
to working up cases. There are also
many people who. for revenge. or
other cause. seek out post Office in
spectors and try to secure fraud or
ders against persons they dislike or
whose business rivalry they fear.
II fraud orders could be reviewed
in the courts 1t would not matter so
much whether legitimate concerns
were attacked by over-zealous men
who are told get the crooks" and
went out to make records. But there
are many little frauds who advertise
a business and have little room with
deal table and one chair; reap a
small harvest and make a quick get
away. who should be pursued by the
men who are trying to prevent the
use of mails for fraudulent purposes
There is cutie a field to cover by
those who are In earnest and do not
feel that in order to make name and
reputation they must pull down bis
concerns or get big game"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

New Haven was In the continental
army and there were doubtless many
others.
In searching the records we come
across interesting data relative to
regimental orders to the minute men,
Thus, for instance, they are earnest
ly recommended again to have their
hair cut In the brush mode. hats
cooked. their shoes made tight to
their feet, with buckles. and generally.
when they wear overalls, to have on
their hunting shirts, remembering
that they now compose part Of the
grand army Of the United States Of
America, Immediately under the view
of the general and chief oficer
(Washington).. Such regiments as
have not drawn tomahawks are inn
mediately to provide themselves with
them"
The coat of arms Illustrated is blar
zoned in Bankers "Peerage": Lozengy.
sable and argent: chief ermine.
Crest: A boar PEASANT, collared and
bristled, vert. This is doubtless the
first coat Of arms granted to the fam
ily and it is later one which is bla
zoned: Argent: on a chevron cotised
sable, between three Cornish choughs
proper. as many creecents. Of thu
field
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

: There was time when all dogs
were wild and when what we call
wolves were different from other dogs
only as a collie now is different from
Newfoundland, ror instance. From
time to time you will hear of dogs
that have returned % the life of their
ancestors and have run wild with the
wolves of the prairie or of the woods.
In the town Of Sandy In Oregon q
greyhound one night made sthe &C
quaintance Of coyote, which is q
kind of wolf, and ever since he has
lived away from the town. running
with the coyotes and approaching hui
man dwelling-places only to steal a
hen or two when he has been more
than usually hungry.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10
States Aid in Cholera Precautions

The bureau has prepared blank for
the use of the inspectors whereby
simple system of checking and the
writing in OF the name of the I'M
migrant and the town. street and num-
Der to which he is going will make
a complete record of his origin and
destination.
At the close of the day these "des-
tination cards" will be collected by
the chief medical officer and imme-
diately mailed to state boards OF
health.
The state health official in return
will be requested to mail the cards to
the local boards of health. The the
DRY is that should a case OF cholera
break out the local officials would I'M
mediately be able to identify it and
take prompt measures. should the rec
ords show that the place harbored
persons coming from a cholera In
tested district.
The treasury department and the
department of commerce and labor
, have formally approved Doctor Wy
mans plan. hence it goes into opera
ton with all the force o. the govern
ment behind 1t as far as United
States officials are concerned.
1t should be said that the bureau
has no fear of a cholera epidemic IL
this country. The medical examina
tons of immigrants are very thor
ough and in devising this additions
system Doctor Wyma.. merely cover
factor in the situation namely. tn
chance cholera bacillus carriers t
whom no systematic attention ha
been given before.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

The Downing family is one OF
ancient and honorable : lineage
''knightly lineage" The derivation of
name is Anglo-Saxon, from the word
dune, a hill. Dune, de Doune, lie
Downe are ancient forms. Downynge
is early English. also DOWNING.
In that oldest and most valued rec
ord in all England-Dowesday Book
we find that Ralph de Doune was
the kings thane. and he had two
manors in Devon Whether de Doune
was Norman, and the founder OF the
Downing family in Great Britain. we
are not prepared to say-in haste, lest
upon later information we must re-
pent.
Devonshire has always been one
stronghold of the family, and Amin
ster, town where they have lived
from time commonly called immemo-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

THE hobble skirt. or what looked
j like hobble skirt, the other day
invaded the precincts Of the United
states Supreme court. where flowing
robes are worn by the justices and
where the lawyers who appear to ar
eue cases generally wear the somber
black of the bar.
OF course. hobble skirt wearers
have hobbled behind the railing where
She public is admitted. because among
the visitors to the courtroom are
women dressed the latest styles
NM not until the day mentioned a
woman barrlster, entitled to practise
before the highest court in the land,
appeared in dress which suggested
the latest fad.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10
ACorner In Ancestors
Downing Family
By ELEANOR LEXINGTON
tCopyrighs by Mcclure Syndicate

ing, who gave a munificent sum for
the purpose. He was the third baronet,
and grandson of the first baronet.
One immigrant came from Devon
shire. He was Thomas Downing, and
a member of the Society of Friends.
Pennsylvania was naturally the place
he chose for home. Downingtown is
the name of the town he helped to
settle, and the old homestead still
stands.
In New England, we find Emanuel
Downing at Salem, Mass, In the sew
enteenth century. He was born In
London. Benjamin Downing and wife.
Sarah Hunter, were living at Hatfield.
1879. Emanuel of Salem married Lucy,
sister of Governor Winthrop, and
their daughter Ann married, for her
second husband, Simon Bradstreet, the
last colonial governor of Massachu-
sets.
Francis Downing was in Virginia in
! 1924, and it is supposed that it is his
/, descendants who settled in Maryland.
and later, also in Kentucky.
/
Downings of the south are the Hick-
mans, Lewises. Madisons. Jacksons,
Taylors, Hunleys. Crutchers. Muirs
and Russells. Delilah, Ruth, Rebecca.
venetia, Isabella and Juliet are favor
lite Christian names of early genera
tons.
The Downings have always respond.
ed promptly to any call to arms in de
tense of their country. Hoffman
records Lieutenants Thomas of Massa
chusetts and William of Pennsylvania
Captain Daniel-probably of Massa
chusetts-was captain in the Revolu
tion He. too. lived to ripe old age
dying in 1927. His wife was Betsy
Riell
William Downing of Maryland
served for short time in the Reyolu
ton, afterwards removing to Ken
lucky. Richard Downing of Maryland
! was literally boy Of '76. and servet
through the war.
There is connection with thu
Cromwells of England. through thu
marriage of William of Maryland. sol
der, with Rebecca Cromwell He
father was Maryland settler and ID
rect descendant of the Cromwells.
The Downings of New York stat
were probably of the New Englan
family.
; The coat-of-arms reproduced Is
: barry of ten, argent and vert. grim
+ sergeant, vert.
!, Crest: An arm endowed, habited 1
mail, proper. tied around the wrif
/, with a ribbon, or, and holding an a
e row. barbed and fiighted with gold.
The coat-of-arms upon the walls {
n Downing college is blazoned; barry {
). eight, argent and vert, griffin s.
a greant, or, within a bordure. azur
charged with eight roses, of the frs
s seeded and barbed, proper. Motto
l. guerrero verum-seek the truth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10
rRv MURINE EYE REMEDY

TRY MURINE EVE Kennedy
for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn't
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy. Liquid, 25c.
SOC, 800. Murine Eye Salve In
Aseptic Tubes, Csc, 800. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

The spinster is handicapped in one
respect. She can't tell all the things
she. knows the way married woman
can.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

"John, l want to buy some Gloves
viii you give me check?
~Sure-how much can you do withf~
How much have you got In the
bank"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

Stiff neck! Doesn't amount to much.
but mighty disagreeable. You've no Idea
how quickly little Hamlins. Wizard Ol
viii lubricate the cords and make ron
comfortable again.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10

Many fellow does all his betting
with his mouth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-10
Merryr10rl Family

hospitality" Walter, Jr.. also Of the
second generation. married Betsy
Weber and James. another son. mar
ried Hannah Blake.
Frances, daughter of Walter and
Betsy, married Andrew Jack of Maine:
Miriam, another daughter, married
Robert Potter and Mary Merryman
married Jonathan Weymouth.
Nor are revolutionary ancestors
wanting. Marcus Merryman. ESQ.," Of
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-03-11
" A K A

Harry Mclaughlin is figuring
on buying a new automobile this
spring and unless Geo. 81 Ba;ne
succeeds III doubling his number
Of driving teams il is anders God
he may also purchase Il machine.
w. VI. Chambers and a. w.
Hewitt journeyed to Mobr.dgc
Saturday and were compelled TO
remain until Sunday forenoon. as
there was no wcstbound local
freight train Saturday night.
w. $. Fulmer came doWr from
Mclaughlin Saturday afternoon
and went on to Mobridge that
evening. Mr.. Fulmer is building
the new bank building at Me
Laughlin.
l.. A. Ilerrick was over from
Mobridge Sunday, Just to sec the
sights lie said.
Harry Beals, the Mobridge auto
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-03-11
INDIANS NOT or ONE MIND
Some Are For Opening Reservation
Lands While Others Object

DiSP''''''' '''" ""''7'' va
state that tine two delegation. rep
resentlng Sioux Indians Of the
Standing Rock aad Cheyenne
River reservation have arrived If
H.. .on;+. f., ,,o..n+ 70 .ono,o..
i.
'''
views III regard TO the proposed
opening to settlement OF the re-
manning surplus lands on their
reservations
N..4 hale &c .ho u,ln.
was 0P''''" WV ''"' "7' '
lSIa'loh IS 10" c~o"'ei''i"'0" 10
open the remainder.
The Indians of the Standing
Rock reservation are said to be
GENERALLY in favor Of opeuiug the
.,.., nl.i. ,Lo rL.no
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-03-11
McLAUGHLIN


'i"e""lA9' or RUM '"0 "''o''
thereof, is the leading cope oi
conversation in McLauehlin these
DAYS. But it is hoped that the
,..;lont. 80 th;s rttlo .;,, v,u NOT
..,.o
".'P Il" '"""' '"' from
l"mbcr OF pieces OF wooden walk
gre to be put in and as soon as the
W .ather permits many feet Of
a.m.rt wolks will ba laid
O. o..,... ,u.
NihiC OtilINlilS - ltNH AlN'tAAH7 ''i'
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-03-11

We are agents for l.. l.. May
& cos. nursery stock. We have
the finest line Of shade trees, fruit
,rces. hedges, etc. Come in to
he Office and see our samples and
place your orde with us for spring
delivery. All stock guaranteed.
Flick & Corken.
N.,l..ntln ln, Yhn NJ.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-03-11

Subscribe for The News,
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23
THE PACIFIC MONTHLY'S INTRO
 DUCTORY OFFER

The Pacific Monthly, of Portland, Oregon, is a beautifully illustrated monthly magazine. which gives very full information about the resources and opportunities of the country lying West of the Rockies. It tells all about the government Reclamation Projects, free government land and tells about the districts adapted to fruit raising, dairying, poultry raising, etc. It has splendid stories by Jack London and other noted authors.
 The price is sL5o year, but to in- troduce it we will send six months for fifty cents. This offer must be accept ed on or before February l, 19lL Send, your name and address accompanied by fifty cents in stamps and learn all about Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California.
 Address, The Pacific Monthly. Port 8 nd, Oregon.
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23
To ProIong Lie

The minister found the Kentucky colonel and told him he must give up whiskey or is would land him in the grave. "Think so?" asked the colonel. "I am sure of it, colonel; and what is more, if you will stop drinking, am certain it will pro!ong your days" added the minister. "Come to think about it, I believe you are right about that, parson," said the colonel. "I went twenty.four hours without 8 drink about six months ago, and l never put put in such an internally long day in my life, sah."
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23
Thanksgiving. Day

By proclamation of the governor of the territory tomorrow. has been set apart as day of thanksgiving, so we, are ready at this time to join in the sentiment of the prayer of the Kansas City dude who was in room with a party of ladies when a cyclone struck the house and he, being the only thing present that looked like a man, was asked to pray. He put his little soft hands together and said: "Ah, there, dear God; please make us thankful for what we are about to receive"
 AIaskans, as rule, are independent and self-reliant, and spend very little time in prayers for help or in giving thanks when they strike the paystreak. The governor no doubt understood this when he omitted from his proclama- tion the usual adiuration to gather at our accustomed places of worship for the purpose of thanksgiving.
 The spirit of thankfulness, however. need be none the less prevalent, and will no doubt find vent more in help fulness than in many words. A ma iority of the busy workers of the North will enumerate their blessings past and present as they guide the sharped steel into the rocky wall. But should a needy brother be found, his wants will not pass unnoticed. Helpfulness-it is not called charity-is the prime virtue of the North It's people have long since learned the lesson of giving and they give largely where the need is plain. This Is so pronounced that we are tempted to assert that Alaskans have a right to pray the prayer of the Pharisee who thanked God that he was not as other men.
 The past year has brought great hope to Alaska. and promise of brighter days. If the year to come brings a fulfllment of the promise there will be a great cause for giving thanks.
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23
isSOe.

Fire! Firel The cry will ring out on the streets of Douglas some day. No. one eau tell when. Willa we be ready for it?. Will enough of the citizens know where the hose is kept to get it quickly. or will general confusion pre-, vail until it is too late and a large part of our town has been destroyed?- A little organization, a little preparation now may save us from that calamity. After the fire starts it is too late. Every property owner, business man or house. holder is, or should be-, interested in this subject. The regular monthly meeting of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department will be held Saturday evening at the Fraternal hall. Show your interest by turning out.
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23
Five Facts for Your Consider
 ation
ation

I've have the largest stock and as- sortment of iewelry alone in this part of Alaska.
 2-We will give you greater value for your money than you have or wilh again have an opportunity to get.
 3-It is not the discount allowed that saves you money-it is the price paid for the goods. By some, goods are marked according to. the discount al lowed.
 Ave wiA sell you the Following. For mems watch. 25-year Rold.flled hunter caser non-pull-out bow, case guaranteed by makers, fitted with IT. jewel Elgin or Waltham movement, s14.85. Catalogue price on this case alone is S1L5O; on movement, S13.0O. Ladies' watch, 2O-year gold.filled hun ter case, warranted by makers, filled with an Elgin or Waltham movement, SlL2O. Catalogue price on this case alone is sS:3O; on movement, Sl2.OO. All other goods will be sold at correspond ing prices.
 5-We are leaving Alaska and goods will be sold if the money is brought us. The little store with the big stock Beltzhoover-Douglas, opposite Stub bins dry goods store, Front street.
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23

It is often said that a. law must have the people back of it or it cannot be enforced. If this is true, it should also be true that a law that has the approval and support of the people will be en- forced. Now there can be no doubt that a majority of the people of Doug las are in full sympathy with the law relating to the sale of intoxicants to natives, yet that law is not enforced. At least not a.day passes but natives are seen on the streets in an intoxi- cated condition. Then what is wrong with the axiomP Both federal and municipal officers are working to bring about better conditions, but they get worse rather than better. It begins to look as if there is only one thing to be done and that is- to make general round up of all suspicious characters and follow even the slightest violation of law with the penalty at the limit. We believe that it is in the power Of, the municipal government to break up Shis traffic and that it will be done. It is only question of time.
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23

With this issue the News completes twelve years of it's existence as dis penser of, joy and happiness to the people of Douglas Island. Not very long, looking backward, but many changes have come in those twelve years, and the News is now one ofthe oldest papers in Alaska and has been published. longer under one manage ment than any other in the territory. It has many subscribers whose sub seriptions began with Volume 1, Num- Der l, and number of patrons whose advertisements have appeared in every issue.
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23

l.. R. Gillette, court stenographer
 during the regime of Judge Lyons in Fairbanks, writes from Seattle that he was married there on the 10th of August last. His bride was widow and has a young child. It is possible that the Gillettes will return to Fairbanks for the winter, as such was MT. Gillette's intention when he left town last spring. Times.
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23

Jensen, the Second street hardware man can supply you with pots,, kettles and pans, and if you wautto keep good. and warm this winter try Jensen for heating stove-say Colonial, made by She Great Western Stove Go. He can alsa show you some excellent ranges
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23

L. G. Thomas, c. w. Russell and Fred Puriuton attempted to go to Limestone Sunday on the launch Aileen. At the Taku the wind was blowing a gale and when half way across the engine 5ucked. All day long the three men fought the angry waters, with dragging anchors and reefs near by. Finally the engine concluded to work again and, the launch headed for home, where all arrived safe, but mighty wet, ,-cold and tired.
Douglas Island news., 1910-11-23

The bright sunshine cheered Douglas for few hours today. When we think of the weather year ago we know that iswe ought to be thankful for that"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-11
RIVERS AND HARB0RS BILL
PASSES in RECORD TIME
BY Leased Wire to The Tribune.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The house
disposed of the rivers and larbors bill,
passing the measure submitted by the
committee in record time and without
amendment. Money was appropriated a.
the rate OF s7.O0o0o0 an hour.
The hill carried total OF $21. .s94,ss1 for
1912 and s9.514,363 for contracts author
izcd for years subsequent 10 1912. Some
OF the larger Items In the bill are:
Docks and dams on the Ohio river. s2.-
o0O. 600 cash and 81, 600 900 in contracts
authorized for subsequent years. and S5,-
500. 900 cash for the Mississippi river.
The Delaware river below Philadelphia
gets 100000 cash and $780, 900 in con-
tracts.
The smaller streams throughout the
country upon which projects already had
been started were given amounts suff-
cient to carry on the work authorized
by previous congresses