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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-02
SOUTH BARRE.

The ladies of South Barre grange will
give box social and promenade at their
hall Thursday evening, May 2. The
ladies will please bring boxes filled with
lunch for two and the gents viii come
prepared to buy them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-02
Black Cat Hose

Black Cat Hose does not mean that
all styles come in black only. They
are made in a beautiful line of tans
and colors. Tans come in the Com
fit shape at Csc per pair.
If the Black Cat makers can hold
the patent for Comfit Hose, half the
business ON Hosiery in this country
inside Of five years will be on Comfit
shapes.
Black Cat Hose for children and
misses in tans and black, made with
linen heels and toes, all sizes up to
10, at 25c per pair.
Some get the idea that because
Black Cat Hose are better they must
be more expensive. 1t is not so.
Best sellers are in the 25c mum.
bers.
Black Cat Silk Hose are only soc
per pair. Made to wear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-02

Ladies' Separate Skirts
We are now in the midst of our
Separate Skirt season. The Separate
Skirt has come to be a staple gar
ment the year around, but the spring
time brings the greatest demand.
We have lot of Altman Wolfe
Skirts in black that are good values
and have been our best numbers; but
the line is broken. There is only
one, or two, left of a particular
number, These we are putting out
now at one-fourth off from the reg
ular price. A Skirt that has sold
at $1,000 now to close at $3.50.
Skirts that have sold at $500 now
to close at 5000.
Here are some extra good values
in Skirts, coming just when you need
them most.
We have just received a large in
voice of Skirts in Sicilian and Mo-
hair. Also in med ium light colors
These are just the Skirt for general
summer wear.
If in need OF a Summer Wash
Skirt, we have a full line of Cotton
Reps, Bedford Cords.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-02
A. p. ABBOTT & co.
A. p. ABBOTT & co.
A. p. ABBOTT & co.
No Suit is "Good Style

Unless it is good fit and the right materials We
particular about the fit you get here than you
yourself We take particular pride in selling the best
tailored SUITS and skirts possibly find, and
do believe in spelling good suit by imperfect fit
We sometimes make mistakes but when do try to
make stepping stone to better success. The garment
you get here will be the admiration of any tailor who
it, much for its fit as for its style We receiving
new models continually.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-02
EAST BARRE.

Regular meeting of WI
chosen tribe, No. 10, Thurs
day evening at I O'Clock.
Work, warriors and chiefs
and venison will be served.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11

and amount of seed for sale, the
quality and price f. o. b. cars.
We cannot under the conditions
be too particular as to purity of
variety, but if the seed are sound
as to termination and of a suit
able variety, they will answer
the purpose. Be careful not to
send in the name of any farmer
or merchant who is not absolute
ly reliable. We cannot afford to
let anyone get robbed through
our recommendation of unscrupu-
lous men.
1t would be, well for prices
quoted for seed to be reasonable.
A polite suggestion from you to
the seller that this is no time to
take advantage of the dire need
of our fellow men might be of
value. In case of donations of
seed for the flood sufferers, the
relief committees would be the
proper parties to handle them.
Please give this matter your
prompt attention and oblige,
Yours very truly,
MASON SNOwDEN,
State Agent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11

There never was time when people
appreciated the real merits of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy more than now.
This is shown by the increase in sales
and voluntary testimonials from per-
sons who have been cured by it. If you
or your children are troubled with a
cough or cold give it trial and become
acquainted with it's good qualities. For
sale by all Dealers
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11

Mrs. C. B. Palmer, the wife of well
known merchant of Little Rock, Ark. /,
always recommends Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for coughs and colds,
and says: my little boy when he had
the measles, had severe cough which
grew so bad he could not sleep nights.
One small bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound completely cured him.
He has not been bothered since. ]. w.
Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11
THIRTY YEARS AGO
from files of the Coax Chronicle of the year 1882

miles further, so as to intersect the AL
exandria and Winfield route at Cot
tonburg postoffice.
Judge A. Barbin opened court last
Tuesday in the new court house. The
attorneys in attendance are: w. F.
Blackman, H. l.. Daigre, r. P. Hun
ter and E. G. Hunter, of Alexandria;
T. H. Thorpe, of Marksville; and our
local bar, composed of w. L. Richard
son, M. F. Machen and j. C. Wickliffe.
February /.
The Chronicle called attention to the
Backbone Land Grant" the Pacific
and Morgan companies at that time
laying claim to sections on which Gin
nocent settlers" had located homes.
Wednesday night an attempt was
made to burn out of Jail by MCGEE, a
white horse thief, and Buffalo Bill, a
negro murderer.
G. w. Lane has fitted up the old
court house as store, with T. j. Pirtle
in charge.
March !.
Mail contracts were let as follows:
Cotile to Colfax, to S. G. Cabell for
$425; Colfax to Iatt, to C. j. Hutchin-
son for $1l9; Colfax to Montgomery,
to j. B. Colegrove for $12S
Rev. Mr.. Prosser is to have charge
of the Colfax school
Colfax was in state of excitement
yesterday over the reported disappear
ance of little Mary Calhoun. She was
found quietly playing near the bank of
the river.
A party of five killed venison and a
catamount.
]. H. McNeely fenced his lot next to
the Chronicle Office. and the editor lev
eled off the ground preparatory to
building the Office which the Chronicle
now occupies.
Mdrch IS.
The steamer Lila now makes regular
weekly trips between Colfax and Nat
chitoches.
The editor planted three pecks of IT.
ish potatoes, and then invited the Press
Association to meet in Colfax.
DIR. P. Goode commenced work on his
house, Clerk S. B. Shackelford received
the lumber for his buildings, H. Nc
Knight fenced his lot, and the Chronicle
editor received the lumber for his office.
April 1.
Robt. P. Hunter announces as a can
didate for circuit judge, in opposition
to Judge Irion, present incumbent.
April 8.
C. H. Teal bought the one-fourth in
terest of Capt. L. j. Noel in the steam
er Lila. Capt. Noel and Landry Char
leyville chartered the steamer j. C.
Rogers. Two hours later Capt. Noel
sold his interest in the charter back to
Jacob FRITZ, owner of the Rogers.
The police jury met April 8. Present
IS. c. Curry, president, R. o. Kelly,
l. M. Brian, A. l.. Grow, F. M. Sharp.
M. F. Machen was elected parish attor-
ney. A tax of ten mills was levied on
all taxable property.
A. w. Bell lost his saw mill and fifty
thousand feet of lumber by fire.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11
Important to Louisiana Farmers.
Shreveport, April 80, 1912.

To all Louisiana Agents:
Northeastern Louisiana is suf-
fering from the worst overflow
ever known. Flood conditions
prevail over nearly three-fourths
of the territory bounded on the
north by the Arkansas line, on
the west by the Ouachita river,
on the east by the Mississippi
river, and extending south to
Red river including a part of
Avoyelles parish.
A large part of the planting
seed for all crops had been used
for planting purposes before the
flood came. The balance has
been destroyed by the flood. At
ter the water subsidies, there will
be a tremendous demand for
seed of all kinds. In large part,
this demand must be met by the
more fortunate farmers in Sec
tons of the State not affected by
the overflow.
Therefore, earnestly request
you to locate in your territory
the parties who have seed for
sale of the following crops: corn,
cotton, peas, peanuts, and sweet
potatoes. / want to know at
your earliest convenience the
names and addresses, the kind
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11
Notice to Trespassers.

All permission heretofore granted
to haul timber or tie slabs from the
Glencoe woods is hereby revoked,
and any person found hauling wood
of any description from the premises
will be prosecuted. Messrs. Cyrille
Lacour and John Owens are especi-
ally authorized to look after such
depredations.
mch9-2m G. II. TEAL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11
January 7.


C. H. Mumford resigned as parish
treasurer, and Judge w. L. Richardson
was elected by the police jury to serve
as treasurer for the year 1882.
Sheriff c. H. Teal and Clerk of Court
S. B. Shackelford moved into the new
court house Jan. 5.
Hiram Williamson bought the Colfax
ferry for $500 in parish scrip (worth
about 60c on the dollar.
VIM. p. Hickman is the contractor
to carry the mail from Colfax to Cotile
(now Boyce).
W. II. Greed received a 20 h. p. en-
CINE, to which he attached log carrier
and lumber saw, gin, and grist mill.
His son, w. N. Greed, hauled the en-
CINE to their home, about nine miles
east of Colfax.
January II.
DIR. w. G. Deal, secretary of the
school board, has kindly furnished us
with the following facts about the
schools of Grant parish for the year
ending Dec. 81, 1881: All told there
has been $2O10.S4 paid out pro rata to
the seven school wards of the parish.
There remains in the treasury the sum
of $273 Is, nearly all of which is appro-
priated to pay for schools now running.
Thirty schools have been taught during
the year, giving employment to IA male
and IL female teachers at an average
salary of $24.45 per month. Seven of
the schools were for colored children,
six of which were taught by colored
teachers. There are 2098 schoolable
children in the parish, of whom 1043
were enrolled in the schools. The av-
erage daily attendance at the public
schools was 752. In addition to the
above facts, the Doctor stated that the
school board is not in debt to the teach
ers employed, as has been frequently
the case in this and other parishes when
schools are established and there is no
money in the treasury to pay the teach
ers. Another improvement in the par
ish has been, that in number of in
stances after the public money had been
exhausted the schools have been con-
tinued by private subscription.
Alfred Bruce, resident of Gray's
creek, was thrown from a horse on
Christmas day and killed.
The Silver City, M. N. Woods, cap
tain, II. Lacosset, clerk, passed up
Sunday, putting off large freight at
Colfax.
January FL.
Mr. R. S. Cameron and Miss Ella Nc
Knight were married at 7.30 p. m on
Tuesday, Jan. IL, 1882, Esquire A. L.
Grow officiating.
/, The Lila brought 209 bales of cotton
and 200 sacks of seed out of Cane river
last Sunday.
January 28.
The La M. E. conference created
the Colfax circuit. Rev. S. H. What
ley is the preacher in charge.
A petition was mailed to Congress
man N. c. Blanchard, to have the
Black Creek mail route continued five
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You can do it by apply
ing Chamberlain Liniment and mass
aging the parts freely at each applica-
ton. For sale by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11
For Sale.

One refrigerator 100-lbs. ice capa-
city. Apply to Chronicle office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11
The Boil weevil Will be Plentiful.


sion among the farmers, business
men, and in the newspapers as
to the determination of the boil
weevil by the long, cold, and
very rainy winter and spring.
A great many people are advanc-
ing the opinion that there will
not be any weevil this spring
owing to the causes mentioned
above, and many others that are
absurd.
The facts of the case are that
the determining factors in boil
weevil infestation are early kill
ing frost in the fall and extreme
ly hot, dry weather in the spring
and summer. The early killing
frost in the fall makes a long
period of enforced Information
from green cotton in the fall to
green cotton in the spring; and
in consequence heavy mortality
among the over-winter weevils.
The hot, dry weather parches up
the punctured squares and makes
the fight to keep down infesta-
ton easier.
Last year we did not have
either one of these factors, and
large numbers of weevil went
into Information up to (about)
November 18th. That the five
months of heavy rainfall COM
bined with low temperatures this
spring have decreased the num-
Der of over-winter weevil ma
terially, there is no doubt. This
does not mean determination by
any means, however.
There will probably be as heavy
an infestation this year as last,
possibly heavier. Any farmer
who is going to raise cotton this
year should be prepared to make
fight on the weevil from their
first appearance in the bud of
the young cotton, and continue
the fight until late in July by
picking and burning all punctur-
ed squares. He should keep his
cotton acreage down to where he
can give the best cultivation and
fight the weevil.
The experience gained by the
Louisiana cotton growers during
the past three years proves con-
clusively that there is no part of
the work of raising cotton under
weevil conditions that pays as
the fight on the weevil. Do not
let any of your cooperating
farmers go wrong on this weevil
question.
Urge your farmers to plant
plenty of corn, peas, and other
forage crops. Don't let this talk
of no weevil and 12c cotton mis-
lead them. Any community that
drifts back into the all cotton and
all credit system is sure to fail.
1t is just as important now to
make the farm self-supporting
in every way as it was when the
weevil panic was at its height.
Plenty of corn, hay, and other
forage crops, good hogs and other
live stock, and cotton as cash
crop, is the only salvation for the
Louisiana farmer in the cotton
parishes.
Let us urge you to be sure that
your demonstrators and cooper
ators understand these points.
If they then fail to accept them,
we will have done our duty to
them.
Thanking you for your cordial
cooperation in the work, am,
Yours very truly,
MASON SNOwDEN,
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
POET RILEY TO BE IGNORED
Birthday of Hoosier Bard to Be ob- served by Six-Day
 Celebration.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 16.-During the second week of October, James Whitcomb Riley, the beloved Hoosier poet, will be the center of the great est ovation ever rendered an Ameri- can writer October is the poets birthday, but owing to the fact that the celebration in his honor will be of such proportions that it will be i'm possible to confine it to one day, it has been decided to extend it over a pc riod of six days, beginning Monday, october z, and ending Saturday, Oc- tober 12. Indianapolis, Mir Riley's home town, has taken the lead in this event, but it is doubtful whether there is city or town in the United States which will not have one or more events scheduled in honor of the poet. Mir. Riley Is now enjoying excellent health The paralysis which mani fested itself in his right arm little more than year ago is rapidly dis appearing and he says he feels as we'll as ever he did in his life.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
Plot to Sack Capital Grows.

Mexico City, Sept. 16-That the plot to occupy and sack the capital has been more widespread than was at first imagined, Is believed to be indi- cated by reports received here by the government that similar plans were on foot against Puebla, Monterey and Saltillo.
 In all of these places arrests of al legged conspirators have been made The authorities now believe that they have the situation we'll in hand in all the larger cities and that the cslebra- ton of the night of the 18th and the day of the 18th will not be marred by rebel attacks.
 The plot to occupy Saltillo and Mon- terey is believed here to be a part of Inc general rebel movement in the northern part of the state of Goa huila The revolutionists are said to be organized there under Andres Gar ga Galan, and to be operating along the international road toward Ciudad Porfrio Diaz.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
noc,ymENT PRESENTED BY PRES DENTS ENVOY TO REVolu-
 TloNISTS IN NORTH.
CONFERENCE IS PROPOSED
euorssted That Government, Rebels, Army and Civilians All Be Rep resented-Plot to Sack
 Capital Grows.

RI Paso, Tex, Sept 16.-Peace in Mexico is the object of a proposal delivered to President Madero by senor Antonio de P. Magma. presi- aent of the Democrat Anti-Re-election- Ist party of Mexico. The document was prepared by Col. R. Gomez Ro- belo. confidential agent of Pascual Orozco and representative In the United States of the revolutionists.
 Senor Magma, while in Fl Paso, said he was acting as envoy from President Madero to the revolution Ists in the north. In answer to the beace propositions made verbally by the envoy, Col. Robelo sets forth a plan for peace conference. He sug- gests that the government, the revo- lutionists, the army and the civilians all be represented at such meeting. In this way he proposes to combine all of the clements at arrangement in the Crescent civil war in Mexico and hopes 10 reach some agreement whereby the four may be united in some common cause.
 In his letter Col. Dobelo assures Madero that the revolutionists desire peace as much as the government. The revolutionist agent declares that while the rebels operating in Sonora are at puts with Orozco to the extent that they are of the Magonista, or so-called Socialist faction, all but perhaps one of the chiefs will comply promptly with practical propositions for peace.
 If the president will consent to the conference of the four factions, civil, military, political and revolutionary, Col. Robelo believes peace may be se-
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
STRAY SHOT HITS WOMAN
Victim of Bullet Fired by Young Woman Snipe Hunter Said to
 Be Dying.

New Rochelle, N. Y, Sept. 16.-Mrs. Martha Layman is dying here as the result of being wounded by a stray bullet from rife in the hands of a young woman snipe hunter. The lat ter was in a canoe off Sands Point, L.. l., and fired her gun toward shore. just as Mrs. Layman came walking along the beach with her husband and child.
 The canoe contained three persons, two of them women, and when Miss Elsie French of Mount Vernon, one of the women, saw what had hap pened, she fell in faint.
 It is supposed that Mrs. Layman stepped from behind jetty which had concealed her party, just as the shot was fired.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
CLIENT ATTACKS LAWYER
H. A. PENNINGTON OF VANDALIA, MO-, USES KNIFE ON JUDGE.
Associate County Judge Stabbed While Walking to Hotel
 With Woman.

Mexico, Mo, Sept. 16.-John s. Cat son, associate judge of the Audrain County Court, leading attorney and Republican politician of Vandalia, Mo-, was attacked and seriously wounded by H A. Pennington at Vandalia.
 The fight took place on the street at Vandalia as Gaston and a young woman were on their way to the Van- dalia Hotel to attend a social func- tion. Pennington, it is said, had made a remark about Gatsons companion, and when they met Pennington drew knife when accosted by Gatson.
 Gatson received a wound in the ab- domen, one in the back and cuts on his arms. His clothes showed dozen cuts. Pennington secured a divorce from his wife, and Gatson was his att torney in court
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
Third Allen Tried, Acquitted.

Wytheville, Va. Sept. 16.-Victor Allen, last of the Allen clansmen to be tried, was acquitted of the charge of having participated in the Carroll county courthouse murders at Hills vile last March.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
100 Turks Killed In Battle.

Cettinje, Sept. 16.-One hundred Turks were killed and 50 were taken prisoners in a fight with Malissori tribesmen in the Hoti district. The AL banians suffered loss of 20 men killed.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16

cured in the north of Mexico and that the Zapata revolution in the south will become merely local disturbance.
 He says the government is now in a position to treat with the rebels in the north, as the menace of two hostile forces necessitates some action by treaty.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
Snow In Denver.

Denver, Colo, Sept. 16.-Snow fell in central Colorado and parts of Wyo- ming Saturday More than three inch es fell in Denver. The thermometer stood at 34 degrees. A cold rain fell over both states during the night. changing to snow about daybreak.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-16
susnanse Kills Man.

Waxahachie, Tex. Sept. 16.-Andy Ellis, a butcher. 40 years old, fell dead from suspense while watching for thieves at cattle pens here. A deputy at his side whispered. They're com lng," and Ellis succumbed.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-23

I believe there is more reason for the exercising of the pardon ing power than probably in many others that might be cited Itis a case where sympathy for the diseased and aged, forgiveness for an unintentional violation of the law, and mercy toward the helpless and harmless prompt me to take this action"
 No application has ever been made for the pardon of the young cashier, Fred E. Dayey, who is also serving a three-year sent ence and he said Wednesday that he did not know that any appli- cation would be made to the gov ernOr. He said that he was glad that Mr. Morris had been par doned but he could never forget how some of MT. Morris friends had acted toward him, Dayey. He had not seen Mir. Morris while he had been in the prison, had made no inquiries about him and stepped into an other room in the prison offices to avoid see ing him as he passed through to liberty, leaving his former cash fer behind.
 Messages announcing the par
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-23
D 4 II. 5. TO DEBATE WITH TEXARKANA

romorrow. Friday, night at $ o'clock Texarkana and Prescott ,,T meet in debate at the Pres .,o+t Agricultural High School auditorium
 The subject of the discussion LII be Resolved, That the Unit sd States Should Have Tariff for Revenue Only.'
 This is a current question and viii be the leading issue in the coming presidential campaign. Tetard Stone and Page Meri- deth will represent the TeXark- ,na school on the affirmative. Grady Gammage and Walter Brown will represent Prescott on the negative.
 As there are some expenses, twill be necessary to charge ten cents admission.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-23
Dies From Eating MuIberries

Joseph Elisha Brown, the little seyen-year.old son of Mir. and Mrs. Lee Brown, died at their home in this city yesterday af- ternoon at three o'clock from congestion, caused from eating nulberries. The little fellow vas sick only a short time and his death was a shock to the rel stiEes and friends of the parents.
 Theremains were buried thi $ afternoon in DeAnn cemetery Rev. W. A. Forbes conducted the funeral services.