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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
BALLOON RACES AT FAIR.
They Will Be Daily Attractions.
Double Parachute Leaps Promised.

Daily racing by four balloonists. with
double parachute leaps to add to the
daring Of the sport, is one of the big
free outdoor attractions promised Wis
itors to the Louisiana State Fair.
which commences November and
runs through November IL The con-
test will take place in front of the
grandstand. each afternoon.
This part of the program will be
something brand new at the Louisiana
FAIR Balloon racing has never before
been. among the attractions. although
almost every other kind of racing aud
daring feat has been booked. The bal
looms will reach an altitude Of about
5000 feet. There will be an aeronaut
in each balloon. When at great alti-
tude he will make leap, having hold
IF a parachute. with which he will
leap the second time before reaching
the ground. There will be prizes Of
erred for the balloonist first to alight
zach afternoon.
For further Information. also for
analogue and premium list. apply TO
secretary l. N. Brueggerhoff.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Costly Treatment.

81 was troubled with constipation
and Indigestion and spent hundreds of
dollars for medicine and treatment
writes c. H. Hines, of Whitlow, Ark.
| went to st. Louis hospital, also to
hospital in Few Orleans, but no cure
was effected. On returning home be-
gan taking Chamberlain Tablets, and
worked right along. | used them for
some time and am now all right. +" Sold
by all dealers. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
THE cLADWAv FUN.
Il Will Be Furnished Again This Year
BY Herbert A. Kline Shows.

Gladway fun and frolic at the State
Fair of Louisiana this year-Novem-
Der to " inclusive--will be furnished
same show people furnished this part
IF the entertainment last year and al
one or two OF the other fairs al Shreve-
port. and that Is why the company
was contracted with for another en-
yagement this year. They have never
'ailed to give satisfaction and to please
he throngs of people desiring the
Iladway amusements. Above all else,
they court Inspection: their shows are
moral and altogether inoffensive. at
he same time Interesting, and wide
awake.
There are eighteen Of the shows this
year. at least half Of them being brand
new. The list includes the following:
Omar Sami. Human Butterfly.
California Franks Wild West
Swartz & Turbin's Auto Polo.
Sami Ais Illusion Show.
Big Eli Wheel.
Motordrome. Using Motorcycles and
Automobiles.
Delgarian : zinney's Beautiful ORR
snt.
Jolly Trix;e Fat Girl.
Princess Victoria. Midget
Essie Fay and Her Human Horse.
Arabia.
Lukens Trained Wild and Domestic
Animals.
Sibley's International Lady Swim
mers.
3Abreast Jumping Horse Merry go
Round.
Sibley's Museum and Glassblowers.
Williams Dyola Beautiful Electric
Show.
John Ruhl's Flea Circus.
Secretary L. n. Bruggerhoff of the
fair association. will gladly send cata.
iogue and other information. free, up
On request Write him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.
Will Be Feature Each Night at State
Fair-Admission Will BE Free.

In the spectacular line. nothing at
equal the fireworks display. 1t will be
a feature each night. and will he alb
solutely free to the visitors. AZ no adj
mission will be charged to the grand
stand. from which the exhibition will
be witnessed to best advantage In adj
dition to the night program. there will
be one daylight display. but as yet the
GATE hasn't been announced. This has
been decided upon for the benefit es
pecially Of persons unable to visit the
fair at night
The fact that the fireworks will be
furnished by the Newton Company in
sures success. This company is among
the most satisfactory in the country. It's
pictures are dazzling and are portrayed
with spectacular elaborateness The
program each night is different. con-
sisting Of beautiful designs. rockets.
bombs and other explosives. fired by
men expert in that line of entertain
ment
In booking this attraction the fair as
ISOLATION has gone to a considerable
expense. but the former fireworks dis
plays have proven so popular and en-
PERTAINING that the management I'M
hesitatingly contracted with the New
ton company and arranged to put the
big show on as free entertainment.
II will be interesting to the old as we'll
as the young. The same people have
produced the fireworks at the other
fairs at Shreveport. and have never
failed to please.
Don't forget the dates Of the fair
this year: Nov. to IL. inclusive. Cata-
logue and premium lists are free. for
the asking. Apply to Secretary l.. n
t{ruPgerhoff
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Estray Notice.

Taken up by I. j. Walker, and es-
trayed before me, one pale red steer
yearling with white spot in forehead
and and little white on brisket, nc
mark or brands, about two and one
half years old, appraised by H. D.
Smith and Emil johnson to be worth
$500, and unless owner comes for
and proves property and pays all costs,
same will be sold to the highest bidder
on
SATURDAY, August %, 1913,
between the hours prescribed by law
at the pasture of w. NJ Bratton one
mile east of Dry Prong, La.
Terms of sale-Cash, to bring not
less than two thirds of the appraise-
ment. ODUS WATSON,
Justice of the Peace Ward Three.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Remarkable Cure of Dysentery.

Il was attacked with dysentery
about July 18th, and used the doctor 5
medicine and other remedies with no
relief, only getting worse ali the time
| was unable to do anything and my
weight dropped from las 10 l25 pounds
/ suffered for about two months when
i was advised to use Chamberlain S
Colo. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
! used two bottles of it and it gave me
permanent relief" writes B. w. Hill,
of Snow Hill, N. c. For sale by all
dealers. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

NO. ----
Iatt Lumber Co., Ltd, ct al vs. A. w.
Faircioth.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the honorable 18th
Judicial District Court and to me d.
rected in the above numbered and en-
titled suit, j have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction in front of
the principal front door of the court
house in Colfax, La, on
SATURDAY, Sept. 6, 1913,
the following described property seized
as the property of the defendant, to-
wit:
The crop growing on the land, the
subject of litigation, the fences and all
the improvements on the land, being
the west half of the southeast quarter,
southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter. and southwest quarter of
northwest quarter, of section I, town
ship north, range west, in Grant
parish. Louisiana
Terms of sale-Cash. subject to ap-
praisement.
Colfax, La, July "a, 1913.
A. b. PERKINS,
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Save Half Your Money.

By using ORC for chils and fever,
Bilious fever, malaria, colds and grip
pc. A 25c bottle contains exactly as
many doses as the usual 80 cent bottle
which is twice as large. Does quicker
and better work. 1t acts on liver and
bowels Cleans out the system, stops
chills and fever, builds up strength.
No pills or calomei needed with it.
Contains no poisons. % cents. Money
back plan. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mr.. j. F. Dutton has arrived in town,
representing Geo. F. Cram, of Chicago.
Mr.. buttons mission to this part of
the State is gathering statistical mat
ter and reports looking forward to
bringing out new standard map of
the State of Louisiana in keeping with
all new matter that should be on a
map. This is a long felt want of Lou
isiana people. Cost SO 90, and it should
be in every home in the State. ct
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Notice of Publication and Posting.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
u. S. Land Office,
Baton Rouge, La, Aug. 3, 1913.
Serial No. 03155.

Serial No. 03155.
REPUBLICATION
Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day of August, 1910, the Big Greek
Lumber Company, Ltd, corporation
organized ana existing under the laws
of the State of Louisiana, filed in the
United States Land Office at New Or
leans, Louisiana, said office being now
located at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, its
application, Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
serial numbered 03l55, to select under
the provisions of sections 1906 and 2307
Revised Statutes of the United States,
as the assignee of Zed Wilson, Admr.
Est. of John w. Dent, alias John Wes-
ley, the following described land. to-
Wit: The N of NE /. section q.
township 8 north, range west, La
Meridian, 1913 acres.
Any person claiming adversely the
above tract, or desiring to show it to
De mineral in character, or desiring for
any reason to object to the disposal
thereof to said applicant Company,
should file in this office his or her Aft
davit of protest setting forth the
grounds therefor before Sept. 80. 1913.
JOHN +. NU1TALL,
au16 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mr.. A. w. Stewart, the member OF
the school board from ward two, has
been attending the session of the boar,
for two days, assisting in the count OF
the vote on the school tax election. H,
took great interest in the election,
being on hand to work and use his in
fluence for the tax, and cast his vot,
in its favor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
For Sale.

1913 model Motor Cycles and Motor
Boats at bargain prices, all makes,
brand new machines, on easy monthly
payment plan. Get our proposition be-
fore buying or you will regret it. Also
bargains in used Motor Cycles. Write
US to-day. Enclose stamp for reply.
Address Lock Box IL. Trenton, Mich.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

= Mrs. Margaret O'Quinn. mother o.
Clerk of Court j. J. O'Quinn, and hi.
two nieces. Misses Hazel and Made
Singleton, all of Lufkin, Texas, arrived
last Saturday, and will remain on 1
visit of couple of weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mrs. j. w. Lewis. daughter of Mr..
A. w. Stewart. who has been in Bra
iii, for two years past. arrived home
on Thursday for visit to her parents.
Mr.. Lewis is in the lumber business in
Brazil, the pine forests in that country
being quite extensive.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

The Louisiana State Fair catalogue
is now ready for distribution, and any
me desiring to exhibit live stock, agri-
'ultural products, poultry, fancy work,
etc, can secure copy of same, free OF
charge, by mailing request to Louis N.
Brueggerhoff, Secretary, Shreveport.
Ia, P. o. Box HOO. Send it to-day,
and be sure and exhibit at the State
Fair
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mr.. l.. H. Johnston, who. has beer
down with a protracted spell of slow
fever for several weeks, was able tc
'ide to the court house on Tuesday and
asst his vote in favor of the mills
school tax. His many friends were
glad to congratulate him on his ability
o get about again.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mrs. 7. M. Wells and daughter, Mis-.
Corinne Wells, returned last Sunda,
from Alexandria, where they had bee
for week on a visit to relatives ane
friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mrs. Josie Thorpe, formerly Mrs.
Ragan) well known to a number OF
Grant parish citizens, was married to
Mr.. Glenn Price, of Rapides parish. or
July IL, 1918. Mr.. Price is also vel
known to many of our citizens. Both
of the contracting parties have beer
twice married heretofore, and they
were sweethearts in their youth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

The Baptist church at Marco has dis
solved, and IL or Ia of the members OF
that church joined the Colfax Baptist
church during the late protracted meet.
lug. The net gain of the meeting was
nineteen members. three or four being
by letter, and three joined as candidate
for baptism.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

There will be preaching at the M. E.
church in Colfax on Sunday at IL a. m.
and s p. m. The members of the
church are expected to be present ano
take some part in the services. and al
others are requested to come and help
in the services.
Yours for better things,
E. l.. CARGILL, Pastor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
How the trouble Starts.

Constipation is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlain Tab
lets, keep your bowels regular and you
will avoid these diseases. For sale by
ell dealers. ADV,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Minister Praises This Laxative.

Rev. H. Stubenvoll. of Allison, la. i,
in praising DIR. Kings New Life Pills
for constipation, writes: Or King
New Life Pills are such perfect pills
no home should be without them" No
better regulator for the liver and bow
els. Every pill guaranteed. Try them.
Price 25c at Dixie Iharmacy.-Adv
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Rev. E. L. Cargill and family return
ed home from Campti last week. afte,
visit of several days to relatives ant
friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

We learn that Mr.. S. l.. Wells ha
sold his lease of the Colfax ferry to {;
chartered company, which will improv
and operate it on more extensiv,
scale
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mr. Gus. St. Andre, of ward SIX, hal
resigned as member of the parish schot
board, and another member will hav,
to be elected for that ward.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mr.. Chas. NunnalIy, of Alexandria,
came up Tuesday evening, and speni
two or three days in Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

The Ladies Memorial Association vii
meet at the Baptist church at $3.50 p
IN. on Monday. August rs. A full at
tendance is requested. :.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Mr.. JAG Bloch and wife, after three
weeks summer outing. have returne,
greatly pleased and benefited by theil
trip in the north
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Say. now feIlowsl what about that
% mills tax for schools? It's up tt
the voters of ward one.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

3-inch ribbon sc per yard.
4-inch ribbon l0c per yard.
At MRS. LEILA LONGS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Miss Grace Goodwin went to Mont
gomery last Monday to spend the weel
with Miss Nettie Phillips and othe.
friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

Misses Vivian Howell, Louise Mars
ton and Annie Butler, of Coushatta,
are the guests of Mrs. ]. c. Mcknight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Ten Dollars Reward.

Lost, a crescent pin, set with ten or
fifteen diamonds, in platina. A reward
of ten dollars will be paid for its return
to me. MRS. G. N. CARNAHAN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Jacobs
News Depot Co,
Opelousas, La.

BORN. To Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Flu.
trell, on Saturday, August 9, a girl.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23

See our &c and 10c lace counters
values are world heaters. J. w. Dun
can Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
Sheriff Sale.

18th Judicial District Court, Parish OF
Grant, State of Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-08-23
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

ana that II does not prohibit the ship
nent of liquor intended for personal
use only and not for resale. If a con-
trary construction is placed on the act.
the dealers claim it is unconstitutional
similar charge is laid at the door OF
the South Carolina dispcnsary act of
1856. which, it is insisted, has no POW
or TO bar the entry of liquor shipments
made IN compliance with the laws OF
interstate commerce. If it undertakes
10 do this. the dealers hold, it, 100. is
unconstitutional.
THE business OF my clients in this
state said Attorney Gordon, lis be-
Ing absolutely held up and is going to
rack and ruin, not in the interest Of
the temperance use. but for the bcnc-
ut 1T appears. of the dispensaries of
South Carolina in the licensing a. which
the state has given the sale or liquor
Il legal standing"
Permanent Injunction Inter.
The dealers asked for temporary
injunction for thirty to forty DAYS
as an immediate remedy. They expressed
their Willingness TO argue the cause
ON It's merits with the representatives
OF the other side at date TO he fixed
by the court. 1t was their purpose.
they said. to ask that the Injunction
be made permanent
Judge Waddill regarded the whole
proceeding as OF the utmost import
either TO grant or refuse an injunction
until he had carefully gone into tho
provisions of tho Webb-I<enyon law as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
Mas ne cnIm nclorc Storm.

London, March s.-Although the
militant suffraScttes have given the
British Isles Il week OF comparative
calm, they have kept the police and
other officials on the tiptoc or anxious
anticipation and 1t is feared uiat the
calm may be merely the Predecessor OF
another stormy outburst. y.
The public recreation ground at Not
tingham Forest was despoiled by wo3
men this afternoon, many OF the young
trees being ruined, while Iamps
benches and ratings were smashed
On Friday night number OF telc
graph ami telephone lines in the neigh
borhood Of Glasgow were cut and cards
bearing tho familiar Votes for Wo-
men," were left tackled on the poles
When Winston Spencer Churchifl.
First Lord OF the Admiralty, and his
wife. arrived at Dover to-day from a
Continental trip. it was thought ncces-
sary to guard their passage from the
steamer to the train by Il special force
OF police and detectives. All the other
members of the Cabinet continue TO
suppress so far as possible all advance
news OF their movements.
Mrs. Emmelne Pankhurst militant
leader, has made one public appear
ancc since she WAS released from
prison on her promise TO refrain from
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

Germany, leaving aside tho thought
political plans as II that unfortunate
country did not exist, reckoning In
fact only with Austria. Russia ana
France.
AS matters stand now, after the Bal
kan War has destroyed the old Turk
ish empire, Gcrmany's first cousidcra
ton is Austria, whose cooperation and
friendship are necessary to the sue
cess of her plans Austria's position
at the present moment IL indeed n weak
one and Germany Is forced to back
her up But she VIII not be able to
resist the dangers which threaten her
from within as we'll AS from without.
The Balkan alliance has created Il new
strong power on Austria's eastern
frontier. which has powerful allies
within the empires own frontiers. for
Bosnia, Herzegovina, Dalmatia. Crotia
and SlaVonia are all inhabited by Serbs,
who would ten times rather join their
brethren in SerVia proper than remain
under Austrian rule. and in case Of Il
war with Scrvia, Austria would not
dare trust single regiment from these
districts.
Germany's future policies win be to
strengthen Austria in every possible
way, even If this should lead to a
war with Russia, which has now com
pictcly recovered her strength after
the disasters III The Far East
Germany Will do everything she can
10 preserve peace but realizing what is
apt to happen when old Emperor Fran
els Joseph dies. She is now straining
every nerve to Increase her army to
the utmost limit of her financial abil-
ttY, in order 10 be in u position to put
her foot down IL the Slabs living in the
dual monarchy should express u desire
TO secede from Austria and incorporate
their districts in Servia or Bulgaria
with the willing assent OF Russia. Ger
many's chief aim is to be powerful
enough to prevent this in spite Of the
protest of Russia. and possibly France.
Protest VIII Re Uuhccded.
She does not for q moment think OF
England, who has ceased to be Il wor-
thy foe. nor will she think of what
England might say when the time
comes when Turkey shall prove herself
/ incapable Of governing her Asiatic pro
/ vinccs. Then, and the time is not
thought to bc very TAR off, Germany
/ VIII take Anatoia and anything else
she wants and let England protest as
much rs She wants To be absolutely un-
/ needed
i Russia's protests Germany will list
en- to, but she homes to silence them bv
/ permitting Russia To DO as she pIcasos
/ in the direction Of the frontier of IN
dia.
/ ANA the funny part Of ii is that Ger
man statesmen are fully aware Of the
fact that among themselves. English
men still cherish The old belief that
England holds tho balance of the
world, ana has but 10 speak 10 make II
secure
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

If Tiffany were to feature
d quarter : karet diamond
ring for Ten Dollars, the
most conservative men in
America would hurry to pur-
chase, regardless Of the fact
that a diamond at this price
was seemingly absurd and
impossible. Why? Because
the name "Tiffany' would
guarantee value.
The name of Berry" on
a suit, overcoat OF raincoat
guarantees the best value in
America for the money,
whether the price be SIS or
$40,
All of which leads up to
the fact that our spring
showing Of garments for
men are worthy Of the atten-
ton Of good dressers all over
the State!
Made in our New York
workrooms, under our own
supervision nothing for
you to pay for but the
actual value that's in them!
You'll be wise to wear the
Berry label.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
Pay No Attention to Law.

IOuiSVlIIe, NY, MafCh Sin The alb
scncc of special Instructions from their
respective headquarters, local officers
Of the various express companies are
receiving liquor for shipment without
regard to the provisions Of the Webr
law which restricts delivery In dry"
States. y statement attributed to \.
c. Somrners. representing the Adams
and the Southern Express ConpsLn les,
says those companies will pay mo
attention to the law, at least until
tho courts pass upon it. Points in
South Carolina, which arc dry and ~
dry counties or North Carolina, how
ever. arc excepted in receiving liquor
for shipment, but this is said TO be
apart from the Webb law.