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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

l. The above name will be fount
among our announcements as a can
didatefor Senator from the 9th dis
trict, subject to the Democratic pri
mary election. Mr.. S. j. Hurpe,
gave us call on last Monday, and
requested us to announce that he
would meet the citizens of Giantpar
ish at an early future date.
He is a native of Mississippi, born
IN 1861, and as a boy moved "a
VIM parish With his father 10 1867
where he has since remained. He
taught school from 1884 to 1890
when he retired from school teaching
and settled on the farm.
The Winfield Comrade gives the
following account of his life from
that date down to the present time:
10 1901 he launched out into the
general mercantile business at his
old homestead. In 1902 W. moved
to winfield where he has been in
the general mercantile business ever
since. tie has certainly made sue
cess and done it honestly. His good
Judgment aud success is shown Nv
his having pulled through the fiuan-
cial paUic OF 1908 without the least
financial embarrassment aud by his
tax receipts. In 1885 his taxes
amounted To ontv 81 90 whereas his
taxes Tor this year will he over $500.
de Is known in a business wayfrue,
New York to California, aud he has
SO conducted his business that his
name is accepted as legal tender auy-
where in the United States, not h
check OF his ever having been turned
down.
de has good farm eleven miles
south OF town where he occasionally
goes and tries his hand at work. H.
Is one OF the most practical farmers
Of our parish. He knows how To
farm life.
He is in full sympathy with the
Iaboring cl,iss. the man that is the
backbone of any nation. He has
had but little inspiration for Office.
he served two years as member of
the Board of Alderman of our town
INA two years a member of the
Water Works Commission.
he has always stood for what he
considered the peoples interest, and
las done SO fearIessly.
He gratuitousIy superintendent the
water works of our town for three
months and proved that the water
works could be made a success, ut a |
line it was said the water works
we're a failure.
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For Constable.
We are authorized to announce
" CARNAuAN

We are authorized to announce
J. v. CARNAHAN
as a candidate for constable of ware
one. subject to the Democratic pri
mary election.
We are authorized to announce
JOE I. LEE
| as candidate for first constable r,
ward two, subject to the Democrat.
ic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
J. w. HADNOT
as a candidate for second constable
OF ward two, subject to the Demo.
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announca
w. G. LINCECUM
as candidate for constable Of ward
four, subject to the Democratic nri-
mary election.
We are authorized to announce
G. L. BARRETT
as a candidate for Constable in tho
nth ward. subject to the Democrat-
ic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH FERRIER
as candidate for constable OF ward
SIX, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
We are authorized to announce
JAS. w. FLETCHER
as a candidate for constable If WA ri
SIX. subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
we are authorized to announces
1RVEN C. DYSON
as candidate for first constable NJ
ward seven. subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

In a note to the editor, Mr.. A. A.
Dean, OF Fairmouut, chairman of the
Democratic executive committee oil
Grant parish, informs us that &c
candidates for parish aud ward off,
GERS have filed their notice of candi-
dacy with him. Every candidate in
the parish has an opponent, except
). Q. Long, for magistrate OF ward
one, and X. NJ. Dunn, for police juror
of ward seven.
Mr. Dean issues call for the CON-
m'ttee To meet In Colfax ut IL a. m.
on Thursday. Nov. 2. 1911. See mo-
tice among our advertisements.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

L Vtrsla, La.. Oct. IL, 1911.
Editor Collar Chronicle:
r PissAse allow spacriI1 your valuable
Paper sss az tn give it's readers u
knowledge Of the educational nd
vahtages offered by the Verda up
proved high school.
Que month III the 1911 1912 SEES
sion has just closed aud proved to
be the best on record. The enroll
Inent is much greater this year than
i has been my time previously
The pupils seem to take u grrHt in.
terest 10 all the branches of the
course, and nip doing good work
along every line. This seh,rul has n
domestic science department, which
u conducted By Miss Matte Lee
Lane. a graduate OF the Ruston In
dustrial Institute. We also have an,
agricultural department under the
supervision Ut Prof. II. A. Carpenter,
OF the A. and H. College of MISSISSIPPI
pi. The literary department is con-
Quoted in n most thorough and COM
plete manner by Pref j. K. Mckee
and his corps uf ASSISTANTS. ProE.
Mckee has had aine years of expert
ence along this line of work aud is
well qualified to perform the duties
of his present position. The farulty
~ made up of University and Nor
NAL graduates, who are among the
best OF the State. Everyoneof them
has bad previous experiences IN
teaching aud seem to know the best
pInns to pursue.
The graduating class is composed
of nye very bright and intelligent
hoys and girls who are doing first
class work in every respect.
With the present prospects in view,
no doubt the 1911-1912 session will
prove banner school term for the
verda approved high school.
Yours for education,
RAsTUs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

cAescn NeW SUBSCRIPTIONS Received.
Since our last acknowledgement o
twenty-six new subscriptions, ",
have also added IL new subscriber,
to our large list OF readers, as fol
lows: DR.. N. Dunn, j s. Liggin, C
0. Calk, W. C. Beal, T. w. smith, C
T. Bau. Pujo Headquarters, Mrs
Leslie Chandler, /. b. Sermons. o,
A. Tison, C. H. Simmons.
Also the following renewals Of sub.
scriptions have been received: Al,
Ferrier. W. F. Moore, C. C. Chapman.
Louis LeSage, J.. F. Shaw. Jas. r.
Tademy, W. W. Greer, Willie Chand-
Ter, h. c. Williams, b. F. Lewis. ].
F. Estes, W. F. Duffy, ". L. Dowtv.
VIM. Polk, WI. Hitter, Mrs. r. N.
Smith, Ed. Brandon, J. L. Tabor.
Grant Lbr. Co.. w. NJ. Bowen. 81 A..
Pardue, W. E. Bankston, i'll. Lir-
gin. Geo. W. Dyson. s. E.. Soncrsnt.
J. L. Kent, R: NJ. Nugent. E. c.
Gates, l. N. Brian, Mrs. N. A. Evans
Caddo-Rapidps Lumber Co., Mrs. w.
L. Richardson, Frank Thames. T.
NJ Ussery, D. W. Buxton, J. W. Dean.
L. H. Hagan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

We are authorized to announce
Is 8. j. HARPER
Of Vim parish. as n candidate fpI
Seiator7 from the 9th Senatorial
district. composed, OF Grant. Vim
aud Caldwell parishes. subject to the
Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
c. H. Mccain
OF Grant parish, ar a candidate for
Senator from the 18th Senatorial
District. composed Of Grant, VIM
and Caldwell parishes, subject to the
Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
B. H. TALBOT, M. D,
OF VIM parish. as u candidate for
senator from the 9TH Senatorial
District, composed Of Grant. VIM
and Caldwell parishes. subject to the
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


For Sheriff. q
We are authorized To announce
]. Z. ADAMS
as candidate for Sheriff of Grant
parish. subject To the DenIocra ii,
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
G. N. FLETCHER
as a candidate Tor Siierlfi Of Grant
parish, subject TO the Democra tic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. N. OWENS
IA a candidate for sheriff of Grant
Parish. subject TO the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized To announce
NJ. c. NUGENT
as ~ candidate fur Sheriff OF Grant
larish, subject To the Democratic
primary election.
q are authorized to announce
A. b. PERKINS
a~ a candidate ior Sheriff of Grant
Parish, subject 10 the democratic
PRIMARY election.
Ne are authorized til announce
X. w. WAGNER
~ a candidate for SherifI of Grant
parish, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
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For Coroner.
We are authorized to announc
ND 4 II nI NK Yyrnnn

We are authorized to announce
DR. E. H. BLACKWOOD
M a candidate Tor Coroner of Grant
parrish, subject to The Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
d. v. DONALDSON, M. D.,
as a candidate for Corouer of Grant
lvstish. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
DIR. E. B. GRAY
az candidate for Coroner of Grant
parish. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
DIR. IRA w. SANFORD
IA a candidate for Coroner Of Grant
parish, subject to the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
Gives Aid to Striker.

Sometimes liver. kidneys and bowels
seem to go on strike and refuse to
work right Then 500 need sboes pleas
ant little strike-breakers- DR.. Kings
Now Life PiIls-to give them natural
aid and gently compel proper action.
Excellent health soon follows. Try 'em
25c at all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
Notice.
New Verfla. La. Oct. 4. 1911.

New verda. La. Oct. 4. 1911.
To Whom IL May Concern:
This IL to inform the public that
have resigned as manager Of the
H. w. Wagner Co., Of New Verda.
La, and wish to thank the people Of
Verda and vicinity for the patron-
age they have SO kindly given to US
while was manager of said firm.
trust that the company Will receive
the same consideration from the peO-
pie In the future as In the past.
Respectfully.
r. w. WAGNER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce
B. ID. FLETCHER
az a candidate for Assessor OF Grant
parish, subject to. the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized TO announce
E. s. MURRELL
az n candidate Tor Assessor of Gran.
parish. subject TO the Democratic
primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

FL Paso, Texas. Oct. 21.-Snow
the earliest 10 the history OF the sec
ton, has fallen over the Panhandle
OF Texts and Northwestern New Mex.
leo Tor the past "a hours. At Amar.
Mo, where flowers we're blooming and
trees were yet covered in summer
verdue, the sight was novel and all
solutely unprecedented.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
For Police Juror.
We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM LaCROTY

We are authorized To announce
I WILLIAM LaCROIX
NJ candidate for police Juror from
ward one, subject to the Democrat,
PRIMARY election.
We are authorized to announce
JOHN RANDOLPH
az candidate for police Juror from
ward one. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
G. w. GRAY
as u candidate for police Juror from
ward two, subject 10 the Democrat.
IL primary election.
We are authorized to announce
HENRY L. IRWIN
as Il candidate for police Juror from
Ward two. subject to the Democrat
&c primary election.
We are authorized to announce
N. G. MORGAN
as a candidate for police Juror from
ward three, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
M. b. NUGENT
as candidate for police Juror from
ward four, subject to the Democrat
ic primary election.
WEI anthor,x.,, e.,
I. r. RxMR M enounce
mn ~ cond,das. = .i.'s,
ward four. subject to the Democrat
ic primary election
We are anthoriyad to ,
w +. nj EwSTrp
as n candidate for n, ,I,.a i.,r
ward nve. subject to the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized IN .,,o,n.
w a. NiicENT
as a candidate for noli..e iuror frou,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
6l R. W. WAGNER.


New Verda. La. Oct. 10, 1911.
To Whom it May Concern:
This Is to inform the public that /
have assumed the management Of
the firm Of Il. W. Wagner Co.. Ltd.
and those who are indebted to the
firn Will please come forward and
settle their accounts between the
above date and November /, 1911.
and nblige,
&. L. PURyIS. MR..
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
For Representative
We are authorized tn announce
GEORGE A. FOSTER

GEORGE A. FOSTER
as Candidate tor Representative
from Grant parish. subject TO the.
Democrat tic primary election.
We are authorized tn announce
H. 8. DARLINGTON
as candidate for Representative
from Grant parish. subject to the
Democrat tic primary election.
Weare authorized to announce,
T. o. HART
as candidate for Representative
from Grant parish. subject to the
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
Notice of Final Preof
O. s. Land Office. Baton Rouge. La.
nnA

Q. s. Land Office. Baton Rouge. La.
October %. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that LemueI
NJ. East. OF Pollock, Grant parish.
La. who, on July 2, 1905, masie
homestead entry No. 2744O. serial
No. Ol734, for west hall of northwest
quarter. section rs. township 6 north
range l east. Louisiana Meridian,
has died notice of intention to make
final five year proof. to establish
claim to the land above descrjbed.
before the Clerk Of Court, at Colfax.
Grant parish, La, on the End day of
December, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: C.
.. sermons. j. r. Taylor, Charles
Collins, and Howard Squires, all of
Pollock, La.
JOHN +. NUTFALE,
ocClc Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

ed OF by the district court in session
the past two weeks, viz:
Q. b. Brett, plead guilty to assault
with intent TO kill, fined $50 and
costs, in default Of paying to serve
30 days in jail, subject to work roads,
Willis Corley, plead guilty to dis.
tnrbiog peaceable assembly. fined
SIS and costs or 80 days in jail. sub.
jet to work the roads.
Vim. Bee, plead guilty to lnrceny
sentenced to jai! for 20 days and to
pay costs Of prosecution, subject to
work the public roads.
WilIGray, tried BY court and found
gnilty OF severing from the soil, sep
fenced to 20 days in jail, subject to
work the roads.
Campbell Cox, tried by conrt md
found guilty of selling whisky with
out license, fined 800 and costs or
three months in Jail, subject to work
the roads.
Campbell Cox, tried by court and
found guilty Of selling whisky to u
minor, fined $25 and costs or 80
days in Jail, subject to work roads.
II. E. Brame, found guilty of wife
desertion. ordered to pay bis wife $15
a month for period OF IL months,
payment to begin Nov. 1, 1911, de-
fendant husband to give $3.50 bond
Tor performance OF this judgment.
Cyrus Moses, found guilty of selling
liquor without license, fined 500
and costs or three months in Jail.
subject to work the roads.
Oscar Chelette, charged with hog
stealing, nolle pros entered.
Rube Moore, Finch Buckelew and
Willie Irby. tried for disturbing
peaceful assembly. Buckelew and
lrby found not guilty and ordered
Released. Ruhe Moore convicted and
fined $25 AMI costs, aud to 8 days
in Jail, in default OF paying to 2Ol
days more in jail, subject to work
the roads.
Van vieete Drug Co. VS. DR.. W. J.l
Roberts, judgment for plaintiff.
J. F. Ball Lumber Co. w. j. p.
Avery, Judgment for plaintiffs.
L. r. Powers VS.. Tillman Bros,
Judgment for plaintiff.
Succession of John C. Calhoun,
will probated and ordered executed
u accordance with terms thereof, op-
position being withdrawn and agree
nent by compromise and heirs put
q possession.
Myer Bros. vs. Farmers Corpora
ion Warehouse Stock Go. Ltd, Dis
riots 2, 8 and 4, judgment for plain-
id.
Helen Woods VS.. Henry Lewis,
Judgment for plaintiff.
Iatt Lumber Co. vs.. A. w. Fair
10th, suit about homestead, iudg-
nent for defendant. together with
80 damages for attorneys fees.
appeal granted ito Supreme Court.
his is one OF the suits in which the
ettlers are in controversy with the
(. .. Pacific BY. Co. over lands em-l
raced in the celebrated Backbone ,
and Grant. y
j. NJ. Anderson Va. C. J. Hutcbin-
IN ct ais, Judgment for plaintiff req
gnizing bis ownership TO pony and
wv, also Judgment for $3.50 da m
yes.
Z. J. Barfeld va. j. W. Dean, judg-
ent for defendant recognizing his :
'mestead rights and ordering prop-
ty sold. {
John vercher, husband. va. Beulah
'rcher, wife, Judgment OF absolute n
vorce in favor OF defendant wife. !
I. NJ. Bradford VS.. g. A. Foster, on \
ial as we go to press. =
~ L =
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
Lease Of Bynula Plantation.

Sealed bids for the lease OF the By
mum plantation. for term of three
years from Jan. l. 1912, will he re-
ceived until Nov. 10, 1911. Send all
bids to s. :. Keener, Monroe, La
The right to reject any and all bids
Is reserved. s236t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28
For Clerk of Court.
We ar. authorized to announ

We ar. authorized to announce
JAS. ]. O'QUINN
az candidate for Clerk of Court OF
Grant parish, subject to the Demo-
critic primary election.
We ure authorized TO announce
RAY WATSON
as candidate for Clerk of Court for
Grant parish, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

The best plaster. A piece of flannel
dsmpened with ChamberIains Linz
ment and bound on over the affected
parts is superior TO plaster and costs
only one-tenth as much. For sale by
all dealers
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

Fully 80 per cent Of the cotton
crop hereabouts has been picked
out, ginned and the cotton sold.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

Notice Is hereby given that it Is
my Intention to enter the following
public state land. viz: The north
nall of the northwest quarter Of see.
~. township north. range 3 west.
This Sept. 20. 1911.
FRANK Il. LEMOINE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

One to i've cars good nativs hay
10. b. cars Kateland. Write w. p
Hickman, Fatrmount. La. .ss,s,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

Fall and winter is the best time to
work on the roads.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

70. OOreward will be paid for proof
SUFFICIENT to convict party or parties
cutting timber on Bynum Estate.
Late trespass on Spanish Grant. sec-
ton No. 81, tips n. r2w.
s. s. KEENER.
aprS-6mo Monroe. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-10-28

My dwelling, including orchard.
lawn and garden. making 6k acres
Of land. Price 500 per year. This
property IL l mile south Of Colfax.
Mrs. l.. A. KELLY,
o2S-2t Winfield, La.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-07
PARK THEATRE

Don't fail to go to the Park Thea
tire Friday, April 7th while Jos. NJ.
Gates company is there in the mus
ical play, 1.-The Girl of My Dreams"
If you miss this entertainment. you
will fail to witness one of the most
delightful treats offered to theatre
patrons in many a long day. Such
delightful music, such delicious COM
edy, such magnificent stage pictures,
are seldom combined in one musical
piece, and the exceeding attractiveness
of it all is enhanced by the excellent
company in the Variou roles and the
company in the various roles and the
Dreams is delightful. 1t is one of
the most pronounced successes of re-
cent years. Leila Mcintyre as Lucy
Medders, the Quaker girl, has earned
her place as a star. Her exquisite
singing her delightful acting and her
clever dancing makes her portrayal
of the character one of the irresistible
parts of the piece. John Hyams ever
popular as a vaudeville performer, has
earned new laurels as the droll and
amusing speedy bachelor. Nita AL
Ian, Henrietta Lee, Anna Laughlin,
Ray L. Royce, Harry Clarhs, Perez
val Aylmer, irving Brooks, George
S. Trimble and others in the cast
complete one of the best of musical
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-07
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

New York, April 6.-Fair to prime
steers sold at Sc $685. per 100 lbs;
common to choice fat oxen at $4 q
1925; bulls at $4,000 $5.25: cows at
s21O@$5. Dressed beeg "a CO
10Ac. Common to prime veals sold
at $6@$S.25 per 100 lbs; culls at 81
@S56O Dressed calves 10c OBS ~ c
for city dressed veals and SC Ollie for
country dressed. Common and med
ium unshorn sheep (ewes) sold at Is
@s4.5O per 100 lbs; medium to
choice unshorn lambs at $50 a $3.50;
clipped lambs at 1925 q 500. Dress
ed mutton Sc@91ac; dressed lambs
at 11c@12c; hog dressed, 1215c;
country dressed dollhouse lambs, So
$3.50 each Medium to light hogs
sold at $3.50 $3.50 per 100 lbs; pigs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-07
EASTON

The many friends of Mrs Philo B.
Sherwood will be very sorry to hear
Of her death. which occurred at her
home m Tuesday at 1890. She was
member of the Baptist church and
as long as she was able she was al
ways regular at church. For the past
year she had been in poor health and
most OF the time she had been con-
fined to her room, but for the last ten
days had been confined to her bed.
She is survived by three daughters,
Mrs Mildred Ferris. Mrs George GIL
lette. and Mrs. Hobert Mallette, and
one son. John Sherwood. She has FIVE
Miss Mary Ferris Miss Minnie Sher-
wood. Miss Lucy Sanford of Redding,
and Mrs. Philo Plat of Newtown. and
one grandson. Willard Gillette. She
was eiShtyfive years, five months and
three days Old
The r. L. c. E. postponed the socia-
bic which they We're to have had on
many being sick. and expect to have
one some time the last part of April
or fore part of May
Robert Marsh was pleasantly sur
prISed at his home on Sport Hill, on
Monday evening. 1t being his birth
day. he was presented with a leather
music bag and also a leather bill book
rom his parents. The evening was
spent with music and songs and a
bountifui lunch was served
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman Rockwell are
entertaining their daughter of Sport
Hiil. Mrs. Arthur l.. Staples, for q
few days
Miss Martha Andrews has returned
10 her home in Rock House after
spending couple OF days with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer An
dre~s
Mrs. Lester Sherwood has one hum
dred little chickens which she pur-
chased of Mrs. William Disbrow of
Sport Hill.
Miss AGen kellogg Of Weston. is a
guest OF her friend, Miss Lillian An
drews
Arthur Sherwood was IN Stepney on
Tuesday, attending to a carload of fer
tilize- which the Changers had or
derad
Mrs Charles Powell who has been
in poor health for a long time, is gain
ing n little
Homer Logan is now on the gain
again.
John Ogden has built a new tene-
raent house which his man will move
into socn.
Charles Nichols and John Sherwood
who sell their milk TO Conrad Miller
~ Strat7eld aid have been carrying
1t to Sport Hill, have stopped and now
carry 1t only to the Baptist church.
Airs. Frank Rowell OF Round Hill,
Is in poor health.
The Baptist Sunday school will not
hold an Easter concert but are prac-
icing some anthems which the choir
will sing on Easter Sunday morning.
Elmer Andrews has rented his lower
place to parties out OF town. and they
are 10 soon move iE.
Mrs Chester Hull of Sport Hill, who
has been poor health for a long
time. is gaining slowly.
Charles Candee Is now overseeing the
State road while John Candee is
awav
The Bridgeport Hydraulic Water Co.
are busy now surveying for their new
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-07
Fairfield County News.
Labor Troubles.

On the surface there appears to be
no change in the labor situation IL
Stamford. The striking stone ma
main out although conferences are be-
ing held, it is stated. The plumbers
and steamfitters are still at work, and
from present indications will con-
tinue. 1t was stated on good author
ity that the painters and paperhang-
ers' union had received the raise in
wages and half holiday Saturday
which they demanded. but no conf1r-
nation of the statement could be OBJ
Plumbers employed in all but one
or two of the plumbing esta blisn-
ments in Danbury stopped work Sat
urday pending the adjustment OF a
demand for a minimum wage scale
of $3.50 a day to go into effect on
April l. The majority of the plumb
ers have been receiving SO day, az
though some of the most skiilful have