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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
AN ORDINANCE

Be 1t ordained by the police jury of
the parish Of Grant, That at the cleo
ton called TO be held in ward four or
road district number four, on the llth
dap of November, 1914, the voters of
the SAID ward snail elect two citizens
of said ward to be road commissioners,
who in association with the member of
the police jury for ward four shall con-
stitute board of road commissioners
for said ward, the member of the police
jury to be chairman of said board. and
the two members who shall be elected
shall serve until the congressional cleo
ton in 1916. at which time their sue
cessors shall be chosen to serve two
years or until the congressional cleo
ton in 1918, at which time their sue
cessors shall be chosen to serve two
years. 1t shall be the duty of this
board of road commissioners to exer-
else supervision of all road work and
all expenditures on account of road
work in said ward, subject to the pub
lie regulations and ordinances of the
police jury and the laws of the State.
Be it further ordained, That the
members of the board of commissioners
shall receive in compensation for their
services $3.50 per diem for the time
actually employed in the discharge of
their duties.
r. w. RICHARDSON,
r. S. CAMERON. President.
Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
BOYS TO OCCUPY TENT.
Arrangements Made to Accommodate
Hundreds Of Members Of Boys Clubs.

Members of the boys' corn and pig
clubs and agricultural high schools at :
lending the Louisiana State Fair this
rear will be provided free. with lodging
In large tent on the Fair grounds.
The tent win be pitched In a well
drained section near the Coliseum. and
will be provided with gas and water
connections. for shower baths. lights.
heat. etc.
Cots will be furnished free by the
Fair association, but all boys accepting
this accommodation must bring their
own quilts and sheets and pillows. 3
In order that no risks as 20 health
uuire all the boys to visit the emergen.
~ hospital for examination before en-
terfng the tent. This will not be a rigid
examination. but sufficient to insure
safety
A military expert will be In charge
If the tent. This Is for the purpose Of
enforcing a few regulations, which will
not Inconvenience the boys. but will
serve as schooling In military matters
In a general way.
This Is an opportunity that all the
members Of these clubs should accept.
II gives q splendid experience T.. the
boy and saves him a good sized ex-
pense account. In addition. all the
boys are given tickets TO the Fair
grounds. which they will find helpful
in case they wish to visit the downtown
section.
The Fair opens November and
closed November IL.
Apply to Secretary L. NJ Bruegger-
hoff for cataloR and premium lists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
AN ORDINANCE

Be it ordained by the police jury of
the parish of Grant, That at the elec-
ton called to be held in ward three or
road district No. 8, on the 18th day of
November, 1914, the voters Of the said
ward shall elect two citizens of said
ward to be road commissioners, who in
association with the member of the DO
lice jury for said ward, shall constitute
board of road commissioners for said
ward, the member of the police Jury
to be chairman of said board, and the
two members who shall be elected,
shall serve until the congressional cleo
ton in 1916, at which time their sue
cessors shall be chosen to serve two
years, or until the congressional cleo
ton in 1918, at which time their sue
cessors shall be chosen to serve two
years. 1t shall be the duty of this
board of road commissioners to exer-
else supervision of all road work and
all expenditures ION account of road
work in said ward, subject to the pub
lie regulations and ordinances of the
police jury and the laws of the State.
Be it further ordained that the men,
bers of the board of road commissioners
shall receive in compensation for their
services 81. so per diem for the time
actually employed in the discharge of
their duties.
R. W. RICHARDSON,
r. S. CAMERON, President.
Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
FREE ATTRACTIONS At FAIR.
Fireworks. Races Between Ostrich and
Horse and O.her Novelties.


In the matter of free attractions. the
entertainment at the Louisiana State
Fair this year will be fully up to the
standard. The management has bud
yeted large sum for the free features.
30 as to give everybody something OF
interest in this line. and there. is every
reason to believe that all the visitors
will be thoroughly satisfied.
Racing between an ostrich and
line horse will be among the attrac-
tons This will be a feature at each
afternoon of the race horse meet. and
also on other days. Some Of the races
will be free
Fireworks at night. probably every
aight during the Fair. will be another
special free amusement. The disp avs
1t the Fairs in the past have proven so
popular that the management this year
decided to engage another fireworks
program.
II is also planned to have exhibitions
By a celebrated aviator. A feature Of
the proposed program Is looping the
Ioop" in an aeroplane Negotiations are
under way for this attraction
The judging Of livestock. contests In
Judging and blowing between ths men,
bers Of boys corn. pig and blowing
:lubs. and numerous other attractions
will also be free to visitors.
Band concerts will he daily features.
There will also be several parades and
speech making programs.
Remember the dates. Nov. 4 to IL.
For catalog and premium list. apply
TO Secretary l.. N. Bruegerrhoff.
Shreveport
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
CAR SERVICE.
Plenty Of Electric Cara on C-ut.e
Tracks-Also Shuttle Trains at Fair.

Tracks-Also Shuttle Trains at Fair.
For the quick transportation OF visi-
tors to the State Fair Grounds at
Shreveport, the facilities this year will
be better than ever before. There will
De both electric car and shuttle train
service, operated on fast schedules.
Since the last Fair the Fair Groundc
electric line has been double tracked
All the way from the center OF tbs
downtown section. Heretofore por-
ton Of the line has only had one track,
which has necessitated more or less
ieIay and interruption. But this year
the cars bound to the Fair Grounds
will use separate track. and those re-
turning down town will use another
track. In this way there will be a con-
1nuous passage. no interruption. and
the traction company will be enabled
10 handle q crowd of almost any ca
pacity
The shuttle train service. which has
been operated by the Katy railroad and
ID assured again this year. will be be-
tween the union depot and the Fair
Grounds. Just a few minutes will be
required for the trip regular sched-
ale from early morning until late at
night will be followed Persons coming
in on the trains and not having time
to take an electric car may board the
shuttle trains right at the depot and
go nut to tie grounds Those wishing
To stop down town. shop. visit or look
after other matters. will find all the
electric cars anyone could want. and
quick service by trolley to the grounds.
For more information. catalogue Of
the fair. etc. write Secretary l.. ~.
Brueggerhoff Remember the date Of
the fair. Nov 4 to Nov IL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
Hopeless Lung Trouble Cured.

Many recoveries from lung troubles
are due to DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey.
1t strengthens tie lungs, checks the
cough and gives relief at once. Mr..
w. S. Wilkins, Gates, N. c. writes:
Il used DIR. Bells Plne-Tar- Honey in d
case given Up as hopeless and it effect
ed complete cure" Get bottle of
DR.. Bells Fine-Tar-Aoney. II your
cough is dry and hacking let it trickle
down the throat, you will surely get
relief. Csc at your druggist. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS.
viii Sends Exhibits TO the State Fair
st shreveport Nov. Z to II.

Ameng the farm specimens exhibited
at the Louisiana State Fair November
I to II will be the best specimens from
experiment farms of the agricultural
high schools Of the state. II Is expected
that mosts Of the schools. which total
between twenty-fi five and fifty. win be
represented. and Indications point very
strongly that way The success of last
years splendid exhibit seems to have
stimulated the members. ard plans are
under way to have all Of them on the
exhibit list in this department at the
1914 Fair
As inducement. the Fair association
. offering prizes aggregatine $3.50 in
lash Besides there will be q trophy for
he champion prize faker.
One OF the rules NJ this department
q that each agricultural high school
he limited to the same amount Of
space for its booth The members Of
the teams will lok after decoration. ar
anRement and other features
For more Information apply Ia State
Fair Secretary I. N Bruercerhoff
He will send cataloe and premium lists
tree
November ali are the dates Of th,
Fair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
EARTHQUAKES m
bible SYAb0L0CY
Once More VIII Jehovah Shake
Both Earth and Heaven.

The Significance Of Earthquakes-Ths
Part They Play In Nature-in Grace.
Their Association With the Reign OF
Sin and Desth-The Grand Results
to Be enthusiastically of the New
Order In the messianic kingdom-A
Dark Hour Predcted-Preeed,ne the
MiiIenniaI Morning of Great Blessing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
Your Fall Cold Needs Attention.
No use TO fuss and try to wear it out

NO use 20 russ and try 20 wear It out.
1t will wear you out instead. Take
DR.. Kings New Discovery, relief fol-
lows quickly. 1t checks your cold and
soothes your cough away. Pleasant,
antiseptic and healing. Children like
it. Get soc bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery and keep it in the mouse.
Our family cough and cold doctor writes
Lewis Chamberlain. Manchester, Ohio.
Money back if net satisfied, but it near
iy always helps. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31

j. r. Miller has new line of grocer
les, notions, medicines, hardware and
dry goods at the r. l.. Oaks house, in
New Verda, and hopes his friends will
not forget him, but give him n liberal
share of their business. Prices right.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31

Octo Der 49,
Pastor Russelrs
text today was,
There shall be
great earthquakes
in divers places,
and famines and
pestilences: and
fearful sights and
great signs shall
I b ere be from
Heaven" - l. u X e
21:1l.
1t IL not the Pas
tors thotlyiif that
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
Keep Your Stomach and Liver Healthv

A vigorous stomach, perfect work.
ing liver and regular acting bowels is
guaranteed if you will use DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. They insure good di-
gestion, correct constipation and have
an excellent tonic effect on the whole
system. Purify your blood and rid
you of all body poisons through the
bowels. Only 25c at your druggist. -Ad.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
RUE-TylYet 1 4 : sys

VIII cure yorr Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps.
Collie, Sprains. Bruises. Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores. Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic AIodyne. used in
ternally and externally. Price Csc
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
Trespass Notice.

Hunters, trespassers, agents. collec-
tors and peddlers are not allowed on
the Bynum plantation. Will be prose-
cuted under the full penalty OF the law.
PAUL NJ. BROWN, Agent,
ol7-4t+ w. j. VINSON, Overseer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31

men, and have met many of the boys on
the road that are afflicted with disorders
of the stomach as they have to put up
with all kinds of half cooked grub at the
different country hotels, which Is one
cause of this dreadful disease
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
FOR BAcKAc.ie DHErS AND RlAo oEa
A Travelling Man Cured

p. B. Counterman, a travelling man Of
Joplin, Mo-, writes: Twelve years ago
Twas great sufferer from stomach trou-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31

DIE. l tried nearly ev-
cry medicine l could
hear of. among them l
used fifteen bottles of
one popular prepare
ton. but never found
anything that did me
any permanent good
until l took Chamber
lain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, which
have effected a perma-
nent cure. 1t has now
been five years since. I
took these tablets, and
l have had no more
stomach trouble dur
ing that time. / have
recommended Cham.
berlain's Tablets to q
great many sufferers
with stomach trouble,
and travp1ino sales
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31

S or 6 doses 666 will break any case
of fever or chills. Price, rs cents
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-31
PROPOSITION.

Proposition to levy a five
mills tax on all the property
in Road District No. 8, Grant
parish, Louisiana, for period
Of five years, beginning with
the year 1915 and ending with
me year 1919 inclusive, for
the purpose of maintaining
the public roads in said road
district No. 3.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29
GOOD SCHOOL RECORD


The Weekly Tribune Of Lott. Tex
as contains the following compliment
tary notice OF the school record OF
one Of our former Snyder children
now living at Lott.
The Tribune says
"Rotzlen Harlan, he IL year old
daughter OF DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Har-
Ian, has Just completed her fourth
year in school. and record TO be
enyled by anybody. Durln these four
years she has never been absent or
tardy and missed only one word dur
ing the present session and that was
due to misunderstanding. Rotzien
Is bright little girl and destined to
make her mark In the literary
world"
Rotzlen Is remembered here as a
bright, sweet little girl and we all
feel proud OF her splendid record.
She was promoted to the sixth
grade.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

"The Ghostof an Idea Is the title
Of splendid entertainment given at
the opera house last Friday evening
by the pupils OF the Snyder High
School.
There was n full house and the
children did their parts we'll.
Following is the program and cast
OF characters:
Dolly Van Flutter-Ora Wilson.
Nan Doollttle-Leclaire Stokes.
Miss Caesura, latin teacher
Gladys Brown.
Polly, the colored mald-Ruby
Clark.
The Ghost. OF Defunct Idea.
Muslc-Janie Warren, Irene Hairs
ton and Burnice Brlce.
Readlng-Dura Dawson.
Defamation Forest Sears.
Reading Edwin McMath.
The Indian Huntresses (Tableau)
Ten girls.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

Last Saturday was the day for the
competitive examination for a rural
mail carrier OF Route No. 8 out Of
Snyder.
The examination was conducted by
Postmaster Barnes and Prof. Watson
at the High School building.
The applicants who took the exam
lnation we're:
Med c. Ellis, II, Il. Cox, u. l.. Nc
Cary, d. n. Banks, S. r. Eliza, Pat
Johnston. p. II. Davenport, Gay Nc
Glaun, d. s. Leyerett, ]. II. Hucka-
bee, r. u. jenkins, ]. W. Hendryx,
l.. u. Walker, w. d. Gullege, John
W. Jackson.
1t will probably be two or three
weeks before an appointment . made
but It is understood that route s will
be started by temporary carrier
and service will begin June LIST.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29
FL FELIZ LADIES EN-
TERRAIN STANDS

The husbands and friends OF the
ladieso ( the III Foliz Club were en-
ioyably entertained at the Round
Tn club rooms Tuesday evening at
forty two" Several games Of this
delightful pasume occupied the
major part OF the evenings pleas
ures.
Delicious sherbct and cake were
served
Miss Lorona Fairbanks Of Post,
Miss Eula Moore Of Dublin and Mrs.
Fairbanks OF Post were the out-of-
town guests
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29
Consider his claims.

The s5O.O0O.00 road bond issue
which was voted In scurry county
April 18th has been approved.
Judge Buchanan received letter
Wednesday morning from Assistant
Attorney General John c. Walls, In
charge OF the bond department, at
Austin informing him that the bonds
had been approved. thus settling the
validity OF the entire election pro-
ceedlngs.
Several offers for the bonds have
been received, from bond houses,
but no deal has 30 far been closed
for them. II appears from the offers
that It will be possible to sell the
bonds at a good figure It will be
several days yet before the money
for the bonds will be available for
use, but the entire matter will be
expedited as rapidly as possible, so
as to get at the work on our public
roads
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

Third Of a Million Catholics In Texas
The Merkel Mall.
There are $4,000 Catholics In
Texas, according to the new 1914
official Catholic Directory. Compar-
ed with other states, Texas ranks
lAth in the number OF Catholics.
There are 2l.22l.6O9 Catholics I'M
der the protection Of the Stars and
stripes, which is an Increase OF near
~ 1000. 900 over last year
In the entire United States there
are 1866 Catholic priests, an in
crease OF 623 during the past year
one new Catholic church was built
In the United States every working
day Of 1913. The Catholic churches
Of the United States now number
1891. There are also SO semlnaries,
$50 colleges for boys; $50 acad-
emles for girls and 5,iO3 parochial
schools In the nation Approximately
1 500. 600 young people are receiving
Catholic instruction In the United
States.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29
Mission Auxiliary

The Methodist Missionary Au1ll-
larry met at the parsonage Monday.
We had business meeting In
stead OF the sewing.
Quite a number of things were
discussed,
Our president. Mrs. II. II. Cur
Mute, was elected delegate to the
Annual Missionary Conference which
meets In Plainylew In June.
Our next meeting will be on June
/ at 400 p. m.
-Supt. OF Publicity
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

rhe brewers In fight In prohibit
tlon will come out where the rail-
roads did trying to stick to the big
shipper The saloon will have to go.
HIgh-proof alcoholic drink In this
c untry Is hopelessly doomed-the
public drunkard-factory is marked
for slaughter. II the brewery wants
to 1t can Just as well be Included In
tho general cleanup which Is I'M
pending It is the sober-minded think
Ing men Of this country, and the wo-
men whose votes they can Influence
that are putting the saloon on the
toboggan slide-not the fanatics or
the preachers. The sooner the brew
ers wake up to the situation and get
In line with the times, the better for
them. They are making prohibition
lists faster than the agitators ever
did.-Greys Lake tlll) searchllght'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29
COMMISSIONERS COURT IN
SESSION THIS WEEK

The Commissioners Court Of Sour
~ county were In session Thursday
and Friday OF this week, sitting as
a board Of equalization. About 900
notices were cent out to tax payers,
notifying them to appear before the
board on one or the other OF these
days and show cause why thel. prop
erty should not be rendered for
taxes as the hoard had eft II.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

Charles S. Mellen shielded John
PIerpont Morgan before a grand jury
In order that an indictment should
not be returned against the great
flnancler. Morgan died, and his son
succeeded him. To show his graft
tude. young Morgan promptly "can-
ned" Mellen. who had saved his faith
err from indictment and prosecution.
There may be honor among thieves.
OF the mlnnow variety, but when II
comes to the whales. It is another
story. An migrate Is said to be the
basest OF men. He ls-Fort Worth
Record.
Since the old friend Of the father
has told what he knows, the young
Morgan may now see that his father
was entitled to some degree Of con-
slderation. At least he knew how to
control men who knew about his
shady dealings.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29
Mrs. Rarnes' Pupils.

On Tuesday might Of this week,
Mrs. Barnes presented one OF her
plano pupils, Miss Marion Halrston
In recital at the Christian church.
Miss Marion was assisted by Miss
Edna Henderson In reading.
Miss Halrston possesses splendid
talent and shows excellent training.
The audience was highly entertain
cd
On Thursday night a general re-
cital by Mrs. Barnes entire class
was given at the Christian church.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

II. l.. Henry congrc sman from
Waco Is in the front row MS n can
didato for the United States Senate.
DR.. S. p. Brooks. president Of Baylor
University 70 also In the limo light,
ard Gov Colquitt Is expelled totaol
and Gov. ColquItt is expected to an
nounce soon. Meanwhile, nobodp
knows what Senator Culbcrson may
do.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

The Abilene Reporto breaches
this sermon OF a few lines:
Almost the first thing the devil
offers to a man or woman when he
wants them to do wrong Is a compro-
mise. The devil is a wiso old rascal
and he knows that compromise
means a victory for him. The don't
matter" fellow in business amounts
10 very little. and the same thing Is
true regarding moral issues"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

The District Conference OF the
Methodist church meets here today
friday for three days session
There are, and will be quite a num-
Der OF preachers and delegates at
tending. We want to see that they
have a good time. Open your homes
to them and show them that Sny-
der is the best town in Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29
GOING TO DALLAS
FOR OPERATION

W. h. Dane, prominent merchant
Of Fluyanna passed through sny-
der Thursday for Dallas, where he
will enter a sanltarium for a serious
operation. lie has been suffering for
some time with an abscess on one OF
the lntestines and the operation be-
came imperative.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

Roosevelt has returned from the
South American jungles and hit the
ground in New York n running. He
still has hope for his progressive
party and is hunting for points to
crItlclse In the Wilson admlnlstra-
ton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

Brown and Looney are opening
the Palm Cafe near the north side
Of the square where they will con-
duct a nice, up-to-date eating place
for ladies and gentlemen. Just step
around there and see the swell ar
rangements.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-05-29

Subject to the action NJ the Demo
cratic Party In July.
For Representative (fO5th. Repre-
sentative District)
TIL BAKER OF scurry Co.
A. ]. HAGINs OF Kent CO.
For District Attorney (3oth Dis.
trict)-
JAS. p. sTINsON OF Jones Co
W. ]. ARLINGTON. stonewall
County.
For District Clerk
WALTER s. ADAMsoN
ROB sTRAYHoRN
For County judge
c. r. BUCHANAN
For Sheriff.
W. A. MERRILL
LON GRAHAM
For County Clerk;
W. T. SKINNER
For Tax Assessor
JOE MERRITT
For Tax Collector:
W. NJ. CURRY
d. NATION
For County Treasurer
c. r. LoCKHART
For County Attorney
r. W. WEBB
W. W. wEEMs
For Commissioner and Justice OF the
Peace, Precinct No. l.
b. +. DAVIS
For County Commissioner precinct
No. ~
W. T THOMPSON
For Commissioner and Justice Of tho
Peace, Precinct No. B.
JAKE AUTRY
For Public Wcigher, Precinct No l.
TACK EVANS
SAM HULL
c. H. BARNHART
For Public Weighcr, Precinct No. -
Hcrmlclgh--
G. W. MCCALL
For Commissioner, Prcc. No. -
J.E. THOMAS
For Commissioner and Justice Of the
Peace, Precinct No. -
+. C. HAIRsTON