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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
Proclamation Ordering Town Election

The following ordinance and reso-
luton of the Mayor aud BOARD Of
Aldermen Of the town Of Colf,ix.
Grant parish, La, WAS offered by
Alderman Cole and seconded by AL
derman Brownlee, and on being put
all members present voted in favor
thereof, and the same was declared
unanimously carried by sections and
az a whole. to-wit:
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen OF the town of
Colfax, Grant parish, La, in regular
session convened.
Sec. THAT by virtue Of the au-
thority vested in us by the constitu-
ton and laws of the state of Louisi-
ana and especially of Act 1876 of the
Acts of the General Assembly of the
State of Louisiana for the year 1898,
we do hereby order an election by
| the qualified voters, resident of and
entitled to vote i'm the municipal
election of the town of Colfax, for
the following Offices to-wit: Mayor,
five members Of the board of alder
men and a marshal. And we order
| in accordance with said act and the
| municipal adoption thereof. and of
|
State of Louisiana adopted in the
year 1895, that the said election shall
| lie held on
TUESDAY, APRIL Is. 1912
the same being the first Tuesday
following the third Monday in the
month of April. 1912.
Sec. BE it further ordained, etc..
That the said election shall be con-
Quoted and held under the general
election laws of the State of Louisi-
ana and that J. w. Duncan, j. NJ.
Dufilho and j. l.. Morantini he and
| they are hereby appointed commits
sioners of election. aud j. G. Me-
Knight is hereby appointed clerk of
election at the municipal election.
and that there he and is hereby con-
ferred on them all the authority
granted by law in the discharge OF
their duties as such.
| See. 3-Be IL further ordained, etc.
That this ordinance. resolution and
proclamation Of election. which this
ordinance il hereby declared to be,
shall he published in the COlfax
Chronicle, the official journal Of the
town of CUlfax, for a period of thirty
full days.
See. 4--Be it further ordained. etc..
| That all ordinances I'm conflict with
or contrary to any of the provisions
of this ordinance he aud the same IL
hereby repealed.
| A true copy.
| Colfax, La, March 5. 1912.
&. N. CAKNAHAN,
| G. III. Mex NIGHT. Mayor.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
The Danger After Grip

lies often in a rundown system. Weak
ness, nervousness, lack of appetite, en-
ergy and ambition, with disordered liver
and kidneys often follow an attack of
this wretched disease. The greatest
need then is Electric Bitters, the glo-
rious tonic, blood purifier and regulator
of stomach, liver and kidneys. Thou
sands have proved that they wonder
fully strengthen the nerves, build up
the system and restore to health and
good spirits after an attack of Grip.
If suffering, try them. Only so cents.
Sold and perfect satisfaction guaran-
teed by all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
The Rev. Father L. Menard. who has

The Rev. Father L. Menard. who has
been rector of St Francis Xavier Cath
Ole church for thirty-seven years, has
rendered his resignation to Bishop Van
de Ven. A large committee of ladies
called on the Reverend Father yester-
day afternoon to prevail upon him to
reconsider his resignation. A repre-
sentative of Town Talk called on Father
Menard this morning to interview him,
and he stated that he did not wish any
further publicity of the resignation
than that his health did not permit of
his carrying on the work as he wished
to, and that on next Sunday he would
announce to the congregation his mo-
tives, and that at that time he would
give statement for publication, if it
was wished. Town Talk, April 3.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Prof. j. L. Liggin. principal of tho
Colfax high school, accompanied by
three of the lady assistants of his
school, left on Thursday to attend the
three days convention of State teachers
in Alexandria. The lady teachers at
tending from Colfax are Misses Bertha
Schmalfus, Sadie Schrigley and Edna
Matthews.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
AGED Father Coming from Old Country

On April'2, Mr.. Louis Tumminello,
aged IA years, left Italy for the United
States, to visit his three sons, Charles,
Sam and James, at Colfax, La. They
have all thrived and prospered by in
dustry and close attention to business
in this community. The old gentleman
will land at New York, and will come
by train to New Orleans about Apr
16, where he will be met by one of hi.
sons and brought to his destination.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

The Cumberland Enlarging Its Service
Manager A. A. Henley informs us
that he has received an addition to the
switchboard in his Office, and that the
telephone service in Colfax is to be
greatly enlarged and increased at once.
We shall note the addition of the metal
ic service and other improvements as
they are made.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

w. P. Weeks, M. D., Onakasak-a,
Tex, has customer who walked f15
miles to his store for bottle of Foley s
Honey and Tar COMPOUND. 1t contain Is
no opiates, cures coughs, cold, bronch i
tbs, hoarseness, and tickling in thr Ga t.
Best for children and grown pers ons.
j. w. Duncan Co. Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

j. G. Hall, writing from Castorville,
Tex, says: 81 am only to glad to
speak of the never failing curative
qualities of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. have used it in my fami-
ly for the past 20 years and in cases of
coughs, colds, and lagrippe, ithas never
yet disappointed" ]. w. Duncan Co.
.td
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Mrs. j. c. Oliver, Tickfaw, La, says
she can recommend Foley Kidney Pills
and tells why. II suffered with kidney
trouble fop Is months and got relief
three days after began taking Foley
Kidney Pills. ] know from personal
experience that they are fine. ]. W..
Duncan Co. Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
The M. E. Sunday School has ar

ranged for the purchase of fine Stere-
opticon to be used in presenting Bible
pictures. Proceeds of the first of the
series Easter in Modern Jerusalem, !"
is to be applied on payment of the
Stereopticon. The first exhibition was
given at the Methodist church Thursday
night of this week
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Rev. E. o. Hearn, President of the
La. M. p. Conference, will be in Colfax
on Monday, April Is, with Rev. w. w.
Lantrip, and will preach at the M. P.
church at night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Messrs. G. H. Mcknight, J. w. Dun
can, R. S. Cameron, and Miss Hattie
Cameron went to New Orleans last
Monday night, to attend the big Nation
al Drainage Congress and Good Roads
Convention in that city this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

On last Saturday another lot of
twelve men were arrested for trespass
and placed under bond in the Jack
Spikes controversy with the Big Pine
Lumber Co. employees in their efforts to
cut timber on land claimed by Spikes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Attorney ]. B. Roberts, of Colfax,
attended the meeting of the State Board
of Appraisers in Baton Rouge this
week, he being a member of the board.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

For rheumatism you will find nothing
better than Chamberlain's Liniment
Try it and see how quickly it gives re-
lief. For sale by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Miss Beatrice Dunn, who is attend
ing the st. Francis Xavier College at
Alexandra, was among those who came
home last week to spend the holidays
of Good Friday and Easter at home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Judge E. G. Hunter, of Alexandria,
came up last Saturday, on visit to his
daughter, Mrs. M. Z. Tooraen, and
that blessed baby"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

The Ladies Memorial Association will
meet at the residence of Mrs. r. E.
Mcknight at $3.50 p. m, on Wednesday,
April IL, and a full attendance is re-
nuested.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
70 the Members and Sunday School Of
the M. e. Church.

Inasmuch as we were rained out
last Sunday, we are asking you to come
prepared Sunday, April Ia, to make a
liberal offering for our Orphanage at
Ruston La. We hope every member
may respond to this call.
E. L. CARGILL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
Gbr Gotta. Chronicle
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1912.

Seeus before buying your groceries.
]. w. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13

Reuben Chelette was jailed last
Wednesday, charged with wife deser-
ton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-04-13
Notice to the Public and Members Of
the w. @. w.
Valley Camp No. LA

H-AG~ Valley Camp No. la,
g<a Woodmen of the World,
GMoE,M@ will unveil the monu-
ment erected to the
memory of Sovereign r. A. Strickland,
on Sunday, April Fl, 1912, at 2:30 p. M,
at Colfax, La, and all neighborine
Camps are extended an invitation to
take part with US. The public gener.
ally is also invited to witness the pro-
gram and unwilling.
Sow. 7. w. Nettles, of Coushatta
will preside at the unwilling and make
an address on "Woodcraft. Sow. Net
ties is an eloquent speaker and treat
is in store for all.
BY order of the Camp.
VIM. LACROIx,
E. S. MURRELL, C. C.
Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
MATAWAN SEES
BIG RUNAWAY
Horse Of Mr.. Mahoney Dashes
Through Streets.
ssscta, to the EvENrNu Hswa.

Matawan, Aug. IA delivery
wagon belonging to D. E. Mahoney
and in charge Of Leon Rheinaer
caused great excitement here on Mon
day. The horse and wagon were
standing in front Of Unarles Millar's
building in Fountain venue The
driver was inside when a small boy
jumped from his bicycle directly In
front Of the horses head. The horse
which had been recently purchased
by Mr.. Mahoney, al with great speed
down Fountain enu and up Wye
kof street. Groceries and vegetables
we're strewn over the way.
At the orner Of Fountain and
Wyckoff streets the covered wagon
overturned and the horse dragged 1t
for about a hundred feet until its feet
became entangled In the shafts and
lines and 1t fell on it's side. Recorder
Lowe, with the help OF the driver,
succeeded in raising the horse from
the debris. The animal vas found to
be uninjured, but the wagon was well
broken up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
Make Trouble at Keyport.
- sctoI TO the EVENING K6Wa

keyport, August 7.-An outfit of
gypsies arrived in the borough about
Monday noon, the band being excep-
tionally large, having seventeen wag-
ons and a number of horses in their
contingent.
AS soon as they struck the town
the women swarmed about the bust
ness section and trouble began ut the
tailor shop of E. Schwindler on
Front street. One Of the women en-
tered and after accosting the occu-
pants to tell them their forum g,
which was denied, left.
Shortly afterwards Mr.. Schwindlar
missed 81 which he had tucked away
in a small pocket in the top of his
trousers. He notified Officer J..
Johnson Of the theft, who Immediate
ly started after the band, which were
moving, rapidly out of the town,
evading the officer.
A few hours afterward the tribe
arrived at Keansburg, where John
Smith, of that place, was relieved
or thirty dollars in a store ct that
place in the same manner. Police
mar Kress was notified and started
in pursuit Of the gpysies with sew
eral others. The band. was .,ver-
hauled near Bedford.
Mr.. Schwindler was notified and
went to that place and he and smith
had no trouble in Identifying the
woman who had robbed them. She
was arrested and on being arraigned
before the recorder at Bedford, the
full amount Of the money stolen vas
returned to It's owners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
GYPS|eS ARE
HEAVILY FINED
Charged With Robbery at
Belford-- Return Meney.

Bedford, August IA band of
gypsies invaded this place Monday,
quickly landed in the tolls, and, to
escape charges Of theft, paid over a
total of SAT to three men who claim
ed they had been robbed by women
of the band who told their fortunes.
The same band had visited Keans-
burg earlier in the day, and the ar
rests were made by Policeman
George Gress, of Keansburg, who
had followed the strangers in an au-
tomobile to this place.
The nomads were arraig1ed before
Recorder D. K. Wentworth, who en-
tertained a charge of disorderly con-
duct against them, upon which he
fined them $40 and costs each. The
recorder permitted the band to de-
part after the leader, who described
himself as Stephen Miller, paid to E.
Schwindler 81, William Fowler $40
and John Smith $50. AS soon as
they got the money the trio declined
to press the charges against the gyp-
sizes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
IRENE EAU

Mrs. Charles Tice, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Garri-
son, for a week at Beach Haven, re-
turned to her home Monday. The
weather was 80 cool a good part of
the time during her stay that they
were obliged to keep the windows
closed and have wood fires.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wsnzel are
the parents Of a son.
A number of ~Freneauites visited
the camp meeting Sunday evening.
A large number from Matawan and
other places were present.
Mr.. briggs, Of New York City, was
a Sunday visitor at Edward Wilson'S.
Mrs. H~artenstein entertained
friends from New York over Sunday.
Mrs. William Lyle, of Valley Drive,
entertained a number of friends from
New York on Sunday.
Courtney Punderford was an over
Sunday visitor in New York and
Montclair.
Mrs. James Thompson was a Mata-
a caller on Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
KEYPORT CLUB
ENDORSE PLAN
Y acht Club Arrange Races
for the Carnival.
syecio1 to tAs EVENING NEWS.

Keyport, Aug. TAT the special
meeting of the Keyport Yacht Club
Monday evening at the club house.
All the carnival plans were official
ly Endorsed. Yacht races are now
being planned for the afternoon of
Wednesday, August IA under the di-
rection committee of D. G. Walling,
j. F. Taylor and George Hamilton.
In the evening a Venetian night will
be the program under the supervision
of Walter Bickbeck as feet captain.
Captain William e. Woolley, who
is at G%illisport, l.. l., was named as
honorary feet commander. The
grounds will be decorated and open
to the public.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
KEYPORl

Miss Helen Mooney, who has been
spending several weeks in Jersey
City with relatives, has returned to
her home.
J Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dufour, of
New York City, are spending the
week in town with Mr.. Dufour's par
ents on Green Grove e.
Miss Florence Van Duzer, who has
been enjoying a two weeks vacation
from her duties in the Keyport
Weekly office, resumed her work the
first of the week. She spent her
time visiting relatives on Long Island
and at Middletown, N. Y.
A. j. MacEwan, of Boston, Mass,
was a visitor in town over Sunday.
Miss Viola Yerks returned to her
home at Brielle on Monday after
spending Saturday and Sunday in
town.
Frank Mooney, of Jersey City, was
a visitor In town on Monday.
Frank Clark, the steward at the
Keyport Yacht Club, enjoyed a trip
to New York City on Sunday and
Monday with Captain J. Matthews on
the sloop Iva Ray. Captain Edward
Fowler took Mr.. Clark's place at the
yacht club during his absence.
Harry Haines has accepted a posi-
ton as fireman on the Jersey Central
railroad. He started his new duties
on the first of the month.
Lewis ~Selvatius, of New York City,
visited the Keyport Yacht Club here
on Sunday with the cabin power
yacht Canadice. He was accompa-
nice by a party Of friends. The
cruise to Keyport was a part of a
days cruise along the shores of Rari-
tan bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cherry will
leave on Friday for a weeks vaca-
ton at Lake George.
Mrs. Elmer Aumack and daughter
were New York City visitors Tues
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
MONMOUTH COUNTY NEWS
SAVE BOY FROM MATERY
GRAVE AT LONG BRANCH

Long Branch, Aug: Fourteen
year-old Albert Bruno, an inmate of
the Salvation Army home, was in
bathing with other children yester-
day morning when he cried for help.
Herbert Brewer and Clinton Pick
ering, the life guards, soon reached
the boy and brought him ashore. At
ter being rolled on a barrel he was
hurried to the Memorial Hospital,
where he was revived.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07

Frank Walker and Steven Meyer
spent Monday in New York.
Charles Hoteling was a New York
visitor Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Cox was a Keansburg
visitor Tuesday.
Miss May Anderson returned on
Tuesday to Bradley Beach.
Fred Schock, Sr., of Perth Amboy,
was a Matawan visitor Monday.
Gordon Schank, of Keyport, was a
Matawan visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Robin Seeley and Miss Grace
Whitlock were Keyport visitors
Tuesday.
The Methodist Church held its an
nual picnic at K~eansburg on Tues
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
B.P.0.E.H HONOR
FRENEAU MAN
Dr.. Edward Field Made Life
|Member--At Red Bank.
spee4aI to the EVENING NEWS.

SpeetaI to the EVENING NEWS.
Freneau, August 7.-Dr. Edwin T..
Field, Of Red Bank, has returned
home after a tour Of Europe and
South America DR.. Field was given
a hearty reception by the Red Bank
lodge of Elks, of which he is an
honored past exalted ruler. During
the evening Prosecutor John S. APP
plegate, Jr., In behalf Of the lodge,
presented DR.. Field with a life mem
bership card in the Elks lodge, en-
tlosed In a solid gold case. The doc
tor accepted the gift with a few
words of appreciation. A social
time followed, during which refresh
Nent were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
HOUSE
At MATAWAN
Italian Families Are Dispos-
sessed--Te0k French Leave
to the EVENING NEWS.


Matawan, Aug. 7:-On Saturday
afternoon two Matawan constables
dispossessed seven Italian families
from the Rose Homestead e Cliff
wood station. Mrs. Kelly, Of Spots
wood, now owns the property and
had a Mrs. Cimino as caretaker of
the place. Without Mrs. Kelly's
knowledge Mrs. Chino rented out
rooms to Italian families and
collected rents from them.
Mrs. Cimino was later given thirty
days notice to vacate, as she had
broken her contract. AS the roomers
refused to leave they were all put
out except Mrs. Cimino, who declared
she was Ill and had a certificate from
a doctor to that effect. She remain
ed with the understanding that she
must leave aS soon as possible,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07

day. The trip was made by wagons,
some remaining until late in the eve
ming before returning. The large
number present enjoyed the day to
the uttermo't, bathing being the
principal diversion.
The "Stone Road" is being treated
to a much needed GOVERN gof oil.
The Jersey Central Traction Com
pany is laying new ties at the upper
end of the trolley tracks on Main
street, consequently the trolley runs
only up as far as Bodies Row. The
entire route here in town is to be
relaid. A steam roller is being used.
,cxJnA1InrC .,r-ruv -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
MATAWAN

Miss Fitzsimmons, a s~tenographer
at the Munning-Loeb factory, is
spending her three weeks vacation
at her home in Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Cloves were
New York visitors Monday
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-07
WOmen'S
Best Interests

demand that every woman should
spare herself unnatural suffering
by obtaining safe and proper help
when physical ills and nervous
depression occur. When ailments
and suffering come to you remem-
Der there is one safe, effective
gentle and well-tried remedy
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-06-29

II caused considerable stir in the
Bowery district when IL was learned
that the headquarters of the Sullivan
clan" had heen removed from the
Occidental Hotel, I}roome Street and
the Bowory. to the St Denis Hotter
ON Broadway. Although this does not
mean that Tim Sullivan. tho chicftain
of the clan. had decided TO sever his
intimate connections with the Bowery
the desertion OF the Occidental Hotel
by sullivan and his clan will be Sc
we're blow TO the Bowery. Ever since
Tim Sullivan came into political
prominence the occidental has been
the headquarters of himself and his
principal followers. The st. Denis
Hotel occupied a prominent place in
civil war days in this city and was
the hearquarters of the Southcmers
here.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-06-29
HELPED SPREAD THE NEWS.
Operators on Bell Exchanges An
nounoed Convention Results.


president Taft nominated on the
first ballot. Number, pleased"
Throughout the United States. i'm
every town where the Bell telephone
system is used, this was the response
last Saturday evening to those. who
took down the receiver after the ma
tional Republican convention nominat-
ed w. II. Taft as presidential csnli-
date at 9:25 o'clock. Some persons
may have thought this a special ac-
commodatlon. but IL was a thoroughly
arranged plan OF the Bell Telephone
company to please Its patrons
The instant the ballot was counted
Saturday evening and it was learned
that Taft had received the domination.
the news was flashed over the country
10 all the telephone exchanges. The
chief operator of each exchange pass
ed the announcement to the operators
and each person that had occasion to
use the telephone was greeted with the
news.
Some persons may believe that tele-
phone operators never make IL a prac-
tice to do anything more for the pa
tron than to make a connection for
him. but the majority of telephone
users are better informed. The tele-
phone girls become the most accom-
modating persons possible after "a per-
| iod of training Ther service is par
ticularly valuable after an important
hall game anywhere in the upper pen
insula.
X. S. Baker of Marquette, upper
peninsula manager of the bell Tele-
phone Co. suggests that the telephone
service could be facilitated and things
made pleasanter for all concerned il
all would reply Sorry, wrong mum
her" whenever the person at the other
end OF the line is not the one wanted
"Huh!" Click.
These are the sounds that too often
Il greet person who has turned from
from busy desk and excused himself
| from a business conversation, or per-
haps the case Is that of a tired woman
who has come downstairs to answer
the telephone bell Not a word of ex
| DldndllOn OF Apoiob9 i'i eh' i"N'A
venience caused-just a disguised, dis
courteous grunt, or. what is equally al
bad. the sound of the receiver beinl
hung ap with an impatient bang. anC
all because the impatient one has beer
given the wrong number
An instant's thought. believed MI
Baker, would make II plain that IN
stead of surly grunt or insolent 81
lence. he is entitled TO a polite re-
ioinder, as much az if he had been in
truded on abruptly by some one open
ing his office door and breaking in OF
n business interview through mistake
or careIessness.
The subscriber answering a call i
the one person of all concerned wh'
should not be. rudely dealtwith becaus
of an error. A busy operator ma