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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

"a Daughter of the Desert" a Wes-
tern drama in five acts, was presented
for the second time on Wednesday night
of this week at the Colfax high school
building. They had only fair audi
ence, and netted about $3.50 for the
benefit of the brass band.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

The election for first justice of the
peace in ward two, on Tuesday, July g.,
resulted in the election of w. w. White
over C. u. Robinson by majority of
IL. The unofficial returns reported to
us are as follows:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Mrs. Belle Daley, of New Orleans,
arrived last week and is visiting her
brother, DR.. E. H. Blackwood, and her
sister, Mrs. w. A. Jones.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Mrs. G. d. Purcell, wife of Rev. Pur-
cell, of Eros. who with her four children
has been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
4. L. Cargill, for week, returned
home Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Miss Bertha Schmalfus, of Monroe,
who was one of the teachers in the
Colfax high school last year, arrived
Thursday evening, and is the guest of
Mrs. c. w. LaCroix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

The Colfax baseball team will go to
Boyce Sunday and play the "Mum's"
of that town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Misses Lucille and Maude Gillette,
after spending week as the guests Of
their aunt, Mrs. C. w. LaCroix, re-
turned to their home at Whitford. La,
last Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Mr.. F. B. Cole took weeks vaca-
ton in South Louisiana, returning home
Thursday morning greatly improved by
his outing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Mrs. w. B. Strother returned last
week from visit Of ten days to her
mother at Dennison, Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Mrs. C. w. Dean, of Florinne, who
was the guest of Mrs. S. o. Bompas
for a week, returned home last Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Mr.. j. E. Swafford, bookkeeper fol
the Bank of Colfax, has gone off on 1
vacation of a week or ten days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Mrs. w. ]. Cantley, of Lake Charles,
after visiting Mrs. S. o. Bompas fol
ten days, returned home on Wednesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12

Mr.. Emmett E. Gray, of Alexandria
spent several days here last week with
his mother, Mrs. r. S. Hamburger.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12
AN ORDINANCE.

W. hiuiC, IL was uudIllIIlOuS1y
adopted:
AN ORDINANCE.
Whereas, at a special election
held in School District No. 81 of
the parish of Grant, Louisiana.
the taxpayers thereof voted to
levy a special tax of five mills on
the dollar on all property subject
to State taxation in said district
for ten (10) years, beginning
with the year 1913 and ending
with the year 1922, both years
inclusive; now, therefore
Be it ordained by the Parish
Board of School Directors of the
parish of Grant, Louisiana, in le-
gal session convened, That there
be and is hereby levied, annually,
on all property in School District
No. 81 subject to State taxation,
an annual tax of five 90 mills on
the dollar on the assessment for
the years 1913. 1914, 1915, 1916.
1917. 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921 and
1922.
Be it further ordained, etc..
That all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict or contrary
herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
There being no further bust
ness to come before the beard it
adjourn ed to meet July z, 1913.
j. H. MCNEELY,
j. N. WARNER, Prest.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12
Best and Cheapest.

For constipation biliousness, head
ache, Royaline Liver Regulator is best
and cheapest. Is cents. Money back
an. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12
Ponies For Sale.

Ponies For Sale.
The undersigned has two good stout
ponies for sale. both mares, gentle and
oroke to work, about eight years old.
Will be sold. at reasonable figure.
Apply at my farm on model road five
miles east of Colfax.
TOM FUTRELL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12
RUD-NsV-Tg.... ~.

VIII cure your Rhcu1- tisr
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprai1s. Bruises. Cuts ano
Burn, Cd Sores. Stings of Insec S
Etc. Antiscptic Anodync, used in.
ternallv and externally. Price 25c
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12
ORDINANCE LEvYING SPECIAL TAX
IN DISTRICT NO. 81.

The following ordinance was
offered by Mr.. Jackson, and or
his motion duly seconded by Mr..
st. Andre, it was unanimously
adopted:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-12
Gbe Collar Gbronitle

SATURDAY, JULY IL, 1918.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
Russians Investigate Duel

(By United Press Associations
St. Petersburg, Nov. 17-Investiga-
tion was today ordered by the War of
fee of the action of "court of homer
in sanctioning the fatal duel recently
fought between two young lieutenants
of the 2nd Finland Rifle Brigade at
Viborg AS a result of long stand
ing quarrel, 1t. Philipoff challenged
1t. Kalashnikoff, and a "court of hon
or" Of their fellow-officers, after for
NAL discussion of the dispute, decided
that the proposed duel was justified.
Kalashnikoff chose army service re-
volvers as the weapons, and, being an
expert shot, sent a bullet, at 20 PAGES,
through his adversary's heart. Philip
off was only p years of age.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
MAINLY PERSONAL

DIR. H. B. Graesar and family have
left their former home in Kensett
Iowa, to make their nome in Ell Cen
tro, where they will engage in farm
ing. DR.. Graeser does not intend to
practice here.
r. C. Bridge, of the Studebaker Cor
poration arrived today visiting I'm
perial Valley and Stanley-De Bloie
Company, Studebaker agents. Mr..
Bridge reports that the new -Four
and Six will arrive on Friday of
this week in Los Angeles, and down
here on Saturday or Monday. This
news is very pleasing as there are a
good many waiting to see the new
Studebaker. Dfs
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

awarded to the Seeley society, for the
best attendance of members, 33 out
of an enrolment Of 40 Mr.. Gearhart
of Los Angeles, Mrs, Anderson of
Riverside and Mr.. V. Smith of Holt
vile, were the principal speakers.
The rally indicates much enthusiasm
in the work of all the societies during
the coming winter. The evening ses-
sion of the Christian Endeavor and of
the regular preaching hour were at
tended by large audiences. The even
ing sessions closed the work Of the
first convention OF Christian churches
of Imperial valley, and it was an
nounced that it is to be made an an
nual event in the church life.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
NEW TODAY
Too Late to Classify
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
A RANCH

A RANCH
A HOME
SMALL ACREAGE
CITY PROPERTY
Twelve years experience in
the Imperial valley, and a
large selection of listings of
all classes of valley property,
ought to commend itself to
you as a prospective buyer.
Our listings are too numer-
Gus to advertise and it is to
your own interest to look
them over before buying.
EDGAR BROS. REALTY co.
500 Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
United States Tires

United States Tires have taken an
other jump in sales. Selling more
tires than any other tire factory in
the world in the last eighteen months
and Stanley-De Blois Company have
that same tire ready at your COM
mand. Open day and night. Sixth
and State.-Adv. III
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
Pomona Postmaster

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE presi-
dent today sent the nomination of
Frank frey to the senate as post
master at Pomona.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Seriously Injured.-Henry Wood
gate, an employe of the 3. V Ezell
tinshop of Ell Centre, was seriously
injured this morning when he fell from
scaffolding at Calexico. Further de-
tails of the accident could not be
escertained here, but Mr.. Ezell left
Immediately for the scene of the acci-
dent
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
Pure Alfalfa Seed

An expert analysis obtained BY
County Horticultural Commissioner
F. w. Waite of the alfalfa seed now
on sale at Kelley's Nursery, is as fol
lows: 99.59 per cent pure, .37 per
cent inert matter, .04 per cent non
injurious weeds. He can furnish you
with the amount you need from this
stock.-Adv. #
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

New Buildings.-The Valley Lum-
Der Company reports lumber placed on
the ground for a bungalow for w. l.
Stone on Park place; also for a fine
modern residence for L. S. Blenkiron,
on Main street, a half mile west of
town.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Big Road lmprovement-City Street
Commissioner Swanson has during
the last few days been greatly i'm
proving the approaches to the bust
ness quarter from the country, the
streets from the east and west hav-
ing been especially in need of work.
People coming to the fair this week
will have no cause for complaint at
the condition of the streets. Mr..
Swanson has been greatly handicap
ped in his work by lack of funds.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
EstraY Notice

Taken up, one black sow, Split in
right ear. Owner pay costs and get
sow. Apply Boswell Ranch, 1za
miles west of Holtville. KITS
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Poultry feed and fuel. Ed. Royce
GIG Main.-Adv. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Jevne Bread at Ross & Stuarts.-
Adv. III
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Cement Work Begun.-The work of
pouring cement for the foundation of
the Barbara Worth Hotel is now in
progress, the big task of building the
forms having been completed. The
task of building the foundation is in
itself a big one.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

. Jevne Bread at Ross & Stuarts.--
Adv. III
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

We move pianos and houses. Es
Royce Transfer. Phone 123W.-Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Wanted-At "Press" Office, clean
rags for wiping machinery. II
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Cash paid for clean cotton rags.
Press office. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Finishing Pavement.-On account of
shortage of material it has seemed
for some days that the pavement
across the Southern Pacific right of
way would not be finished in time
for the fair, but today the material
was on hand, and there will be just
time enough to finish the work The
base has all been laid for the pave
ment, and the upper coating is being
laid today and will be finished by to-
night. No work that has been
done in the city of late has more i'm
proved the appearance of the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Jevne Bread at Ross & Stuarts.-
ADV. III
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
Preparing Off the Fair

y x
Preparing Off the Fair.-Most busi-
ness houses are now preparing for the
decorations for the fair, and during
the last half of the week the city
will be in holiday dress.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Coolest Night.-Last evening was
probably the first of the season on
which any family has lighted a fire
this season for heating, and it did not
seem out of place. The night was
cooler than any preceding one, mer-
curry this morning falling to so, with
lower temperature than that in ex-
posed places. This followed light
sprinkle of rain Saturday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17
CITY AND VALLEY.

Born.-In El Centre, November 16
to Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Coggins, a son
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

At Hotel Oregon.-Irving J. Nit
chell, ]. Scott Sayre, f. W. Dudley,
Margaret F. Dudley, J. A. Matthews,
H. Phillips, Edwin H. Cooper, F. F.
Brown, D. H. Johnson, 0. ]. Win
chell, A J. Wilson, J. E. Carten, L. C.
Converse, E. J. Lanphre, R. W. Foote,
L. D. VanHorne, R. C. Bridge, B. D.
Morey, George W. Edgar, R. Schun-
maker, St Louis; F. Schultz, Fort
Smith, Ark; f. E. Vessey, I. A. Stur-
man, Pasadena; DIR. Robert Smart, J.
Van Grove, ]. A. Boomer, F. IT. Crom-
well, San Diego; Lew Spalding, Mad
anne Sherry Company, A. A. Matcalf,
New York City; W. R. Frigates, Chi
cago; George Galzreath and family
Phoenix; Phil Rupert, Oakland;
Robert c. Doggett, Frank Drake, San
Francisco; Charles Donlon, Oxnard.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-17

Gertrude Grace Young, infant child
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Young, living west
Of CaleXico, was thrown from buggy
just north of that town and instantly
killed, through the gross carelessness
Of an unknown motorcycle rider. Mrs.
Young and little daughter were driv-
ing north on Imperial avenue, the
baby being in basket in front of its
mother and sister. The motorcycle
rider was going south on the wrong
side Of the street, and Mrs. Young,
fearing collision, turned out, the
rider brushing past the horses head
and frightening the animal, which
ran, the buggy striking post, with
the result that the baby was thrown
out. Corner Peterson held an in
quest, and the jury found verdict OF
accidental death due to the careless
ness of the motorcycle rider.
x x x
Rally Day Successful the ses-
sions of the day at the State Street
Christian church yesterday were at
tended by large audiences. Mrs. G. M.
Anderson of Riverside, state organiz-
er of the Christian Women's Board of
Missions, delivered a fine address
at II, telling Of the work Of this or
ganization, numbering almost 100000
women, and raising 100000 annually
for work in many nations. The local
auxiliary is active and greatly inter-
ested in the work. In the afternoon
large delegations from five towns of
the valley met in a Christian Endeav-
or rally. A beautiful silk banner was
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14
VERIFY IT
The Proof is in Americas, Almost ut
Your Door

The public statement of an Americas
citizen is in itself strong proof for AM
CIRCUS people, but confirmation
strengthens the evidence.
Here is an Americas citizen that tes-
titled years ago that Doan's Kidney
Pills relieved weak kidneys and now
states the result was permanent. Can
any sufferer from kidney ills ask bet
ter proof? You can investigate. The
case is right at home.
Mrs. A. L. Cobb, $50 Forsyth st,
Americas, Ca, says: Il am still using
and endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills. /
have tried other remedies, but nothing
has ever helped me as greatly as this
one. / feel that l could not get along
without it. You may continue to pub
lish the statement l gave some years
ago, telling of my experience. I hope
that it will prove OF benefit to other
kidney suffers. This remedy is the
only one know of that brings prompt
and lasting relief from kidney COM
plant"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14

Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the City of Americas between
the legal hours of sale on the first
Tuesday in October the following
property, to-wit: One moving picture
machine, "a opera chairs, 35 commol
chairs, one carpensaro and 2 1S-incn
electric fans. Levied on as the prop
erty of The Savoy Theatre to satisfy
one special license tax fi-fa for seven
months ending August the first 1918.
Special license tax fi-fa issued by
the clerk and treasurer of the City Of
Americas, in favor of the mayor and
city council.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms of the law. W. D. SMITH,
advt. City Marshal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14

Contributed by Miss Annes Pilsbury(
1t is said that every man has plan
of life in the mind of God. 1t may Il
long time coming, but it will come
One missionary was sixty years old
before he had call to labor among
the Moslems, and his first duty was 70
master the Arabic language. God
made him an authority upon that Ian
guage. The devil may tell us that We
are nobody, and can do nothing. II
so, think of Carey, the cobbler, o.
Luther, the obscure priest, of Williams
the old iron-seller, of Mackay, the en-
gineer, of Peter, the fisherman, and
paul, the tent-maker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14
PROMINENT VISITOR
LIKES SUMTER COUNTY

Julius Feibelman, of Atlanta mo.
ager for B. F. Avery & Sons soptbo.
distributing agency, was amorg -
prominent visitors in Americas. ooa,
ing here in connection with the for.,
coming Alfalfa Day celebration 3.
be held in Americas Monday NJ.
Feibelman is one Of Georgia's for
most enthusiasts on the question =.
good roads and improved farmir,
methods, and was greatly imprass,4
with the splendid roads and NAOMI
cent farming lands of Sumter countr
He returned to Atlanta yesterday of
ternoon, but not before stating bo
intention TO return to Americas AZ
later date and looking over at close,
range the business outlook in tb;,
section of the state
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14

1t is said that some of the leading
Paris designers when in quest of fresh
inspiration for a gown will go into a
garden, and, seeing particular flower
will evolve a costume which carries
out it's color and some of it's form.
This season it must have been a YER
liable butterfly in the garden which
prompted the making Of gauzelike
wings on blouses and skirts and trim
ming them with silver and gay colored
blossoms Noticeable style features in
the gown on the right are the Powered
pink crepe, with a deep band Of satin
to match, a chiffon blouse and tunic
wired on the bottom in the novel
lamp shade" fashion, the mousmee
bow and the band of Alaska sable fur
trimming The skirt is cut in three
pieces, and the tunic in two. Pattern
No. 1924. which comes in three sizes for
misses-16, II and 1S-may be used to
duplicate this debutante frock. Size 16
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14
SHEER FABRICS ARE COMBINED WITH
FUR, VELVET AND SILVER RIBBON

will require Az yards of 80 inch ma
terial.
There is an indescribable charm
about flmy dresses for young girls,
whether the materials are expensive or
quite the reverse. Fashion in her
ordering of frocks for this winter has
favored nets, of which a dotted va
riety is seen in the illustration. 1t has
a three piece gathered skirt. drawn in
near the foot with two straight gath
cred ruffies, having tuck shirrings
above. The quaint surplice fichu has
been revived and appears in a new
way above the girdle of satin ribbon.
The bows on the skirt and sleeves and
the narrow top Of the girdle are Of rose
velvet ribbon, with silver tassels. Pat
tern 1928 can be used to reproduce this
simple dancing frock 1t is cut in three
sizes-16, II and 1S. Size 16 will re-
quire AZ yards of SO inch net. Fifteen
cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14
WHERE PEOPLE
MAY WORSHIP IN
CHURCHES TODAY
SERVICES OF USUAL INTEREST
May Be Expected Morning
and Night

Special request is made by Rev
Robert l.. Biyins, pastor of FurloW
Lawn Baptist church for full at
tendance of the members today, as
matters of importance to the Who'll.
church are to be considered.
The subject of the morning sermon
is Helpers"
Sunday school at $50 a. M; B.. Y
p. u, 700 p. m.
The pastor will preach a specia
sermon to the B. Y. p. u, to whic'1
all are invited The B. Y. P. U. OF
this church is in a most flourishine
condition, and the young people ara
enthusiastic in their work.
First Methodist Church.
Rev. ]. A. Thomas will fill the pull
pit of the First Methodist church to-
day as usual, preaching at II o'clock
this morning, and again tonight al
1870 o'clock.
Calvary Episcopal Church
The services at this church, con
Quoted by Rev. ]. B. Lawrence, will
consist of Holy communion, 700 a. m;
morning sermon at II o'clock, and eJ-
ening services at s o'clock.
First Baptist Church.
At First Baptist church the services
will be conducted by the pastor, DR.
Lansing Burrows, who will preach al
II o'clock this morning and again this
evening at 1880 o'clock.
Presbyterian Church.
Rev. J. w. Stokes, pastor of tn,
Presbyterian church, announces tht
subjects for his sermons today as "a
City Forsaken or Not Forsaken-
which," for the morning session an:
THE Summer is Past-What of It"
for the night service at 1880 o'clock.
st. PauPs Church.
Evening services only at this churcl
conducted by the pastor, Rev. MI
Heisler
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14
Legal Advertisements

claims and demand of every nature
and whatsoever, now owned by the
said company, as well at law as ia
equity, of, in and to the same and ev-
cry part and parcel thereof.
TOGETHER, with all the corporate
rights, privileges, immunities and
franchises of said Americas Gas 4
Electric Company, including the fran
chises to be corporation and fran
chises acquired by it.
Said sale will be made by virtue and
authority of decree of the Superior
court of Sumter county, rendered al
the May term, 1913, in the cause OF
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
VS.. Americas Gas & Electric Com
pany, equitable petition to foreclose
mortgage, for receiver. Decree, etc.
and subject to confirmation of tn;
court.
Said sale will be for cash or tbs
bonds of the Americas Gas & Electric
company, which said bonds shall he
receivable only as cash for the amount
of cash which would be payable OF
such bonds and coupons out of the
proceeds of said sale.
Not less than $4,000 in cash
must be paid to the receiver on th5
day of sale, which said sum of So.
100000 will be applied upon the pur-
chase price of said properties, should
said sale be confirmed. Should said
sale not be confirmed. the said $780,
100000 will be returned to the purchas-
er.
Sale adjourned from first Tuesday ir
September, 1918, to first Tuesday If
October, 1913.
This the 29th day of August, 1913.
c. M. COUNCIL Receiver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14
GEORGIA. Webster County.

GEORGIA, Webster County.
VIII be sold in the town OF fleS-
ton, Webster County, Ca, before 'n'
court house door, within the lesS'
hours of sale on the first TUESDAY u
October, 1918, next the following ~
scribed property, to-wit: one-nt'.
undivided interest in the north h""
of lot of land No. 1872, containin'
101 IA acres, more or less, anu Wv
interest to be sold containing
acres, more or less, the same Oe'A'
in the oath district of said count
Said property is levied on and u y
sold under and by virtue OF a H. :,
issued from the Superior court "
said county In favor of j. " W.
Eachern against Albert Hill anu :
w. Cain, and transferred to o.
Souter, and is now owned and neiu !,
said J. F. souter, and said propeiM,s
will be sold as the property OF go -
J. w. Cain. Tenants in possess,
notified in terms of the lam.
cash.
This, Sept. 9Th, 1913.
G. M. CHRISTIAN
Sheriff Webster County
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-14
Notice TO TreSSnaSSerS.

All persons other than members,
are hereby warned under penalty O.
the law, not to tresspass upon the
ground or premises of the Sumter
County Country club, and are probib
tied under penalty of law from driv-
ing within the enclosure or using the
driveway, and all persons violating
same will be prosecuted.
This the 18th day of Sept, 1918.
SUMTER COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB
Per Crawford Wheatley, President