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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
MARRIED.

GLAZE CARGILL-At the NJ +.
Church. South, in the town of Colfax,
La at $50 p. m, on Thursday, June
5, 1918, Mr.. Thomas Glaze and Miss
Lillian Cargill were united in marriage.
Rev. E. c. Cargill. of Clarendon, Ar :,
officiating.
The groom is from Bunkie, La, and
mas been for some time employed al
Atlanta, La. The bride is the eldest
laughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. l.. Car
gill, and for the past season was one
of the teachers in the Colfax high
school. They will go from this place
% Elizabeth, La, where they will make
their home. The Methodist church
was appropriately decorated for the
occasion with ferns and flowers, gar
lands, and the typical marriage bell
overhanging the satin cushion upon
which the couple had to kneel. Mrs.
E. H. BIackwood presided at the or
gan, and played an accompaniment
while Miss Barron, of Bunkie, sang
Until the End of Time" IN a sweet
and well moduIated voice The "Wed-
ling March" was then played and the
betrothed couple took their places al
the altar, where the ritual service
was recited by the minister, an uncle
of the bride. Among the relatives ano
friends of the couple from distance
who were present were, Miss Susie
Barron, Miss Euia Harvard, Miss Ethe
Glaze and Miss Ionic Hatfield, of Bun.
kie, Miss Florence Joyce, of Craps
Bluff, Mrs. Brame and Mr.. Everett
Norris, of Alexandria, besides host
Of other well wishers who were present
to express their kindly sentiments fol-
the young couple.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
Most Children Have Worms.

Many mothers think their children
are suffering from Indigestion, head
ache, nervousness, weakness, costive-
ness, when they are victims of that
most common of all children's ailments
worms. Peeyish, i'll tempered, fret
full children. who toss and grind their
teeth, with bad breath and colicky pain
nave all the symptoms of having worms
and should be given Kickapoo Worm
Killer, a pleasant candy lozenge, which
expells worms. regulates the bowels.
tones up the system, and makes the
children well and happy. Kickapot
Worm Killer is guaranteed. All drug
gists. or by mail. Price Csc. Kicka-
poo Indian Medicine Co., Philadelphia
and st. Louis. - Dixie Pharmacy. ADV
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

An enjoyable rock party was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs j. j. O'Q linn
Wednesday night, May 4. at which Mr..
JAG Bloch won the gents first prize. a
set of cut buttons; and Mr. l.. o. Gin
ton captured the gents BOBBY prize. a
pocket handkerchief. The ladies' first
prize was won by Miss Sophie Bloch. a
beautiful bar pin, and the BOBBY prize,
a nice handkerchief, was won by Miss
Miss Anna Belle Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
Ulcers and Skin Troubles.

If you are suffering with any old,
running or fever sores, ulcers, boils,
eczema or other skin troubles, get
box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve and you
will get relief promptly. Mrs. Bruce
Jones, of Birmingham, Alabama, suf-
fered from an ugly ulcer for 8 months
and Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured her
in two weeks. Win help you. Only
25c. Recommended by Dixie Pharma-
cy.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

The Ladies' Memorial Society have
decided to keep the gates of the Colfax
cemetery locked, in order to yrevent
depredations from stock. Persons WIS.,
ting the cemetery frequently leave
the gates ajar. and great injury is done
to flowers and shrubbery by loose stock.
Parties desiring to enter the cemetery
will find keys to the cemetery gates
with Mrs. w. ID. Irwin and Mrs. r.
E. Mcknight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
Notice of Final Proof.

u. S. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La,
April 20, 1913.
PROOF UNDER ACT JUNE 6, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that J. w.
Thompson, of Chopin, Louisiana, who
on Sept. q, 1909, made homestead en-
try No. 0o929, for lot No. 4, or NW4 of
NW4, section a, township north,
range west, La. Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make three year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Clerk of Court,
at Natchitoches, Louisiana, on the Bird
day of June, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: John
Johnson, Dave johnson, Lee Sharp and
Manuel lowers, all of Chopin, La.
JOHN F. NUTTALL,
ma3 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

Every family without exception should
keep this preparation at hand during
the hot weather of the summer months.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy is worth many times its
cost when needed and is almost certain
to be needed before the summer is over.
1t has no superior for the purposes
which it is intended. Buy iI now. For
sale by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
Killed by a Falling Limb.

An unfortunate accident occurred al
the Iatt logging camp on Saturday,
May 81, few miles northeast of Col
fax, when Mr.. Julius Conn was instant
ly killed by falling limb. He was a
married man with wife and two chill
dren. He was about % years old, and
was the son of Mr.. w. H. Conn, an
old and well known citizen of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
Graveyard Working at Lincecum.

All persons interested are requested
to be present on Saturday, June Fl, al
the working of the Lincecum grave
yard. Dinner will be served on the
ground. Any person living at dist
ance and can not attend, may aid BY
sending contribution to F. F. Tabor,
Selma, La. T. c. LINCECUM.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

Prof. j. R. DeMoss, formerly of Pol
lock, has been elected as principal of
the Colfax high school, with Mr.. A. E.
Lee as first assistant, and Miss Grace
Williams for the 7th grade. The other
four teachers are to be elected later.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

ROYALINE OIL is GOOD PAIN
MEDICINE as well as GOOD ANTI
SEPTIC. Its greater strength gives it
GREATER POWER TO EASE PAIN,
inside or outside. man or beast, also
makes it go further, and therefore
give LARGER VALUE FOR THE
MONEY. Pleasant, clean, safe, Zoe,
25c, SOC. Money back if not satisfac-
tory. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

The Chronicle returns. thanks to Miss
Willie Roberts for an invitation to at
tend the graduation exercises of the
Natchitoches State Normal June IL.
at which time she will graduate with d
class of Sc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
You Can Do 1t for Csc.

A few doses ORC guaranteed to cure
chills and fever. Dead shot for colds
and grip. Fine tonic. No poisons.
Acts on Liver and bowels. 25c. Mon
ey back plan.-Adv
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

A dince at Pollock on Friday night
of last week was attended by party
from Colfax, among whom were Mr..
and Mrs. J. N. Bourg, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Wells,
B. S. Simmons, D. M. Mcknight and
+. Rholater.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

An enjoyable rock party was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Bourg
Thursday evening Of last week, but
for lack of details We are not able to
give any of the particulars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

Automobile riders are cautioned
against exceeding the speed limit Of
twelve miles inside the incorporate
limits of Colfax, as the minimum fine
is ten dollars. See town ordinance to
that effect.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Huff, of Algiers, La,
Arrived in Colfax on last Saturday anc
were guests of Capt. and Mrs. c. H.
Teal for two or three days. Mrs. H is.
the Captains sister.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
Notice of Final Proof.
u. S. Land Office, Baton Rouge, LIE.
May q, 1913.

u. 5. Land Office, Baton Rouge, LIE.
May q, 1913.
PROOF UNDER ACT JUNE 6, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Israel
Smith, of Lena Station, La, who, IN
Aug. l6, 1910, made homestead ENTITY
No. 03997, for NE of NV /, sect, n
sc, township 6 north, range A west,
Louisiana Meridian, has filed notice Ct
intention to make three year proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before u. S. Commissioner, at
Alexandria. Louisiana, on the End day
of July, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: Amos
Beebe, of Boyce, La; w. J. Walker,
John Dearbonne and Eli Cleveland, of
Lena Station, La.
JOHN F. NUTTALI.,
m3l Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

Mrs. c. w. LaCroix, at home, Tues
day, June 3, 1913, from $3.50 to 6 p. m,
LINEN shower" in honor of Miss Lii
liam Cargill, was an enjoyable attain
with the friends of this prospective
bride.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

You are missing lots of good things
if you are not attending the big sale at
the Peoples Cash Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

The election for three trustees for
the Colfax high school on last Saturday
resulted in the election OF w. A. Brown
lee, w. ID. Lurry and DR.. j. L. Wood
all
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

Win cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps.
Collie, Sprains. Bruises, Cuts and
Burns. Cd Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in
ternally and externally. Price Csc
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
Shake OF Your Rheumatism,

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. Try twenty-five cent
bottle of Chamberlain Liniment and
see how quickly your rheumatic pains
disappear. Sold by all dealers. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
Gbe Collar CbrOnifle
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1918.
Why Do You Scratch!

Rayaline letter Ointment will stop
that aching or your money back. 90
cents.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
ma3
Official Proceedings of the Grant Par
ish Board of School Directors.
CALL FOR BOARD MEETING.

CALL FOR BOARD MEETING.
Pollock, La, May 8. 1913.
Dear Sir:-You are hereby notified
to meet the school board in called ses-
sion on next Monday, May IL, 1913, for
the purpose of ordering a special school
tax election for district 81, and for the
transaction of any other business tc
come before the board at that time.
If possible be present to represent
your ward in matters that may come
before the body.
By order of the president, J. H. Nc
Nicely.
j. N. WARNER,
Sectv. of the Parish School BOARD
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

Three SOC shirts for sl.OO at the Peo-
pies Cash Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

To vote in favor of the proposition
submitted on this ballot, place (X)
mark in the square after the word
Yes, and to vote against it place q
similar mark in the square after the
word mo-
And the secretary of this board be
and he is hereby instructed to have
prepared for use at said election ali
the necessary ballot boxes, tally sheets.
list of voters, assessed valuation OF
property and compiled statements of
voters in number and amount
That the polling place in the said
School District No. 81 shall be at Verda
on the first floor of the laboratory
building of the Verda high school for
The said special school tax election, and
that Messrs. ID. o. Morris, c. L. Pur-
Wis and G. L. Garrett are appointed
commissioners of said election, and
that Mr.. B. d. Fletcher is hereby ap-
pointed clerk of the said election, and
that the election shall be conducted I'M
der the laws of the State applicable
thereto.
The president of this board is hereby
instructed to give notice of the special
election herein ordered, by his procla-
nation to be published according to
law; and in his said proclamation he
shall announce that at ii O'Clock a. m.
on the 10Th day of June, 1918, this
board will meet at the court house, in
the office of the Grant Parish School
Board, at Colfax, Louisiana, and in
open session proceed to open the ballot
box, examine and count the ballots in
number and amount, examine and can
vass the returns and declare the result
of the election.
The above resolution was adopted
unanimously, all of the members of the
board hereinbefore named voting in
favor threeof.
J. H. MCNEELY,
j. N. WARNER, President.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
shall be submitted the following propo-

snail De submitted the following propo-
ton, to-wit:
To levy special tax of mills on the
dollar on all property in School District
No. 81, subject to State taxation, annu-
ally, for a period of 10 years, begin
ming with the year 1918 and ending with
the year 1922, both years inclusive, for
the purpose of building and equipping
modern public high school building at
Verda, in said school district.
Section p
That the secretary of this board be
and he is hereby instructed to have
prepared for use at said special election
a sufficient number of ballots, on which
ballots shall be printed the proposition
mentioned in section l of this resolu-
ton, and in the following form:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07
j. O. LONG
Real Estate and
General Insurance Agent
COLFAX, LOUISIANA
For Rent.

For Rent.
A house for rent at 81 90 per month.
Apply to c. H. Mccain, attorney, Col
fax, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

In accordance with provisions of Arti-
Gle 4, of the charter of. the Bank of
Montgomery, La, there will be an an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
said bank at their banking rooms on
Tuesday, June 10, 1918, at 10 O'Clock
a. m, for the purpose of electing nine
directors to serve for the ensuing year.
L. DOW WARDLOW,
Cashier.
Notice.
A special meeting of the stockholders
Of the Colfax Cotton Oil Co., Ltd, is
called for Wednesday, July 2, 1918, at
eleven O'Clock, a. M, to be held at the
offices of the Bank of Colfax, Colfax,
La, for the purpose of deciding whether
it shall dispose by sale of its cotton gin
and machinery, and any other business
that may come before said meeting.
EARL ROBERTS,
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-06-07

Proposition to levy a 5 mills
special tax on all property SUBJ
ject to State taxation in School
District No. 81, for period of
10 years, beginning with the
year 1913 and ending with the
year 1922, both years inclusive,
for the purpose of building
and equipping a modern high
school building at Verda, in
tie said school district.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-05
LITTLE LIFTS ON THE FARM
-~---- Vi
Several Practical Suggestions Tha9
viii Lessen Work of the Farmer
II Followed Carefully.

Every farm ought to be equippc4
with a crowbar and a ten-foot iron
tipped wooden spike for moving
heavy objects. They save time an4
take the place of muscle.
The best way to mend straps On
common teamwork harness Is to riveo
with copper rivets. They never rott
and hold better than wax-ends.
1t will pay to have on hand duplt
Gates of the most breakable parts on
the harvester 1t costs time, which
is money, to stop machine In rusl
days to wait for the broken parts.
A ten-dollar forge and an anvil witt
few other tools will more than pa1
their cost the first year.
Every farm ought to have little
work shop stocked with a few good
tools and plenty of bolts Of varioua
sizee. nuts, rivets, a few pieces a
round and strap-irou and such thingA{
If the lawn Is uneven, put the rol4
er on II after heavy rain this fai(
and again in the spring. Use the un4
shod horses to draw IL.
It does not pay TO keep runt 81
any kind on the farm Get rid a
them.
Never put thick pad under Z
horses collar. Leather is the only
thing
II you happen to run into poiso1
ivy, wash In hot water just as soonl
as you can. Grindelia. which can Be
had at any drug store. rubbed on the
parts every five minutes until the
itching stops. will also cure 1t, IL done
before the pustules break.
A field of cow-horn turnips win supS
ply rich table for the hogs from
which they can-halp themselves anA
grow fat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-05
KEEP WATCH ON TURKEY HENS
All ccops Should Be on High Groundt
as Stupid Little Poults Cannot
Stand Dampness.
CRY z b RusHfNG.l

This spring one of my turkey hens
stole her nest under pile OF lumbeI
back OF the barn. Another chose tha
straw stack, and a very tame one san
In nest on the henhouse floor.
II yours have eluded you. look IN
such places Turkeys like old boxes
and barrels on their sides. !
coop with wide roof. that prot
vents rain from beating In. is valus
able for hens with young poalts.
II the roofs over the coops are nov
good. In severe storms the motheE
viii move about in the coop to get Out
OF the rain; the stupid little poult1
will not follow. and soon will be wet4
chilled and ready TO die.
All coops should be on high ground4
SO as to be as dry as possible. YOUNG
turkeys are very tender and cannon
stand to be wet very much.
| have seen an ash-heap or leach
work havoc among young turkey4
that were near 1t,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-05
SOME MILK MACHINE TESTS
Danish Experiments Reported to Dol
partment of Agriculture Should
Prove of Much Interest.

The subject of milking machines n
one OF current interest In dairyiDg cirS
cles. says the American CultivatoHx
Along this line the results OF some
Danish experiments reported to the de-
partment of agriculture should prove
Of value, since Denmark Is at the tor
notch in dairying practice.
Four uniform lots of ten cows an1
four heifers were used In the first sea1
sons experiments, and In the seconN
seasons experiments four lots of III
head each were used. The results o.
the experiments showed that nearly
the same amounts of milk were. II
general. obtained by either method e.
milking. For the aged cows. however,
hand milking appeared to give a anlat
increase over machine milking. whilM
the opposite was true for the heffsr1,
The chemical composition OF the mill
was not affected by the method ~
milking adopted No special difiiculty&
was met with In operating during thu
process of milking. The great di6eNS
ence in the ease of milking differ0n4
cows and heifers by hand was founM
to be not nearly so pronounced bX
machine milking. Is
The results obtained indicate thao
one man with two machines (mflkl0m
four cows) can do about the same
work as three hand mixers. and camE
milk so to SO cows in two, to two ~
one-half hours. The bacterioio9tc1
examinations Of the milk showed tha1
machine-drawn milk may have faWp
germs than milk drawn by hand.
both the machine and the teatn r.
the cows are-kept scrupulousiy cleax
Care in keeping the teats clean
especially important from the fnG
that bacteria In dirt adhering to thG
teats are likely to be sucked into tn1
milk pail with the air. and will ten
largely to increase the bacterial co1
tent OF the milk. n ss II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-05

.arm of $40 Acres, 10 Miles From
Richmond on q splendid public
road; / mile from depot; about $50
acres of beautiful land in high
state NJ cultivation, the balance IN
nice timber. The farm is FENCED
and cross-fenced on the various
fields The improvements consist
Of a good dwelling of ten rooms,
with large porch, hot and cold wa
ter and baths in house, situated IN
a beautiful yard of good trees and
ornamental shruhbery. The farm
has from fifteen to twenty outbuild-
ings In fine shape. with large grain
house. corn. crib. poultry houses,
gasoline house, with good engine;
wind mills. water tank, large sheep
house, five tenant houses, good sta
bile. sufficient for from twenty live
or thirty head of horses; tirst-class
dairy barn. with cement floors, haN-
ing stalls for from forty to fifty milk
cows. water through barn and sta
bles Several good springs and ram
TO pump water wherever desired.
With beautiful lake at one end OF
property Owing~~to unavoidable
circumstances the farm is now va
cant and must be sold at once, and
may be bought on the easiest kind
of terms II is in a first class neigh
borhood. and healthy. Farm has
good orchard of various kinds of
fruit trees Price, $4,000. II. T.
WATKINS. rs North Ninth street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-05
asa Acres, Price. 15,ooo-Located

BS4 Acres. Price, S15 ,000-Locafed
in Henrico county, Virginia. thirteen
miles from Richmond and on SPLEEN
did public road; about $50 acres of
it In high sthte of cultivation, bal
ance in timber. l25 acres Of rich
bottom land an cultivation. The
property IS divided into seventeen
fields, with good running water in
each field. and used principally as
stock farm. each field being fenced
separately Tire entire farm is
fenced. It has an orchard OF ap
pies. pears. pfums. etc. 1t has q
magnificent dwelling OF nine rooms.
all IN first~class condition, porches,
In beautiful grove. Large barn 40x
so feet. and several ether barns,
stable. corn crib. being about ten
buildings Of different kinds. all in
first-class order. In three miles of
railroad station. on first class road.
Rural delivery at the door One
and half lilies from store. church.
and one mile from splendid school.
In fact. It is magnificent old Viz
ginia. estate. with good fertile land
all IN first class condition. You can
get within two or three miles Of this
alther by electric road or
railroad. Address Re2. care VIZ
ginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-05
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

county; Atty acres cleared four acres
OF second growth; some bottom land.
Land gently rolling. sufficient to drain
well and be healthy. Watered by
well and branches. Fenced with
wire. Orchard Of three acres. apples,
peaches, pears, plums and cherries.
improvements consist OF one new
house five rooms). two halls, two
porches and closets; one large barn,
stables. one small barn and sheds,
tobacro barn, storehouse, blacksmith
shop and all necessary outhufldings:
o twenty-three miles from Richmond;
r. +. u. al the door, store on the
place: one mile from two churches
and within fourth OF mile of
school. Address A-t22. care Nirginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-05
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE


$50 Acres. Price, SIS Fer .icre.--In
Powhatan county; seventy-fve acres
in cultivation; so acres OF original
growth: 200 acres cleared Choco-
late and gray soil. Watered by
springs. branches. etc. Fenced part
" with wire pasture fencing. Half
a mile from station. Dwelling has
six rooms one story and half. with
basement; In good condition. rs
miles from Richmond. on the South
ern railroad: 4 acres Of orchard,
such as apples, pears. etc. Land
gently rolling. Address c. A. care
Virginian.