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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
summer Constipation Dangerous.

Constipation in summer time is more
dangerous than in the fall, winter or
spring. The food you eat is often con-
taminated and is more likely to ferment
in your stomach. Then you are apt to
drink much cold water during the hot
weather, thus injuring your stomach.
Collie, fever, ptomaine poisoning and
other ills are natural results. Po-Do-
Lax will make you feel better. Pleas
ant and effective. Take dose tonight.
SOC at YOUR druggist. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
Farm for Sale.

524 acres of land on bayou kigolette
just opposite the old Cruikshank place.
being the estate of Elijah Hall, deceas,
ed, 36 acres of it have fine stand OF
clover hay and cuts over a ton TO the
acre, 4 acres of scrub land also have
stand of clover, l24 acr.sin cultivation,
acres of which will grow alfalfa.
Two cal ins, one four room dwelling.
two underground cisterns, crib, cotton
house and hog proof fence. For
terms apply to 4. ID. HALL,
Rapides P. o., La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
Sheriff Sale.

Sheriff Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant,
18th Judicial District Court.
A. M. E. Church VS.. Mary Graham
ct ais.
No. 2S76.
By virtue of q writ of fieri facias
issued out of the Honorable Thirteenth
Judicial District Court and to me d.
rected in the above numbered and en-
titled suit, directing and commanding
me to seize and sell the property of de-
PENDANT, have seized and will offer
for sale at the principal front door OF
the court house in Colfax, La, between
the hours prescribed by law for judi
cial sales, on
SATURDAY, August %, 1914,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant,
to-wit:
Block No. /, of Duncan's addition to
Teals woodland addition to the towr
of Colfax, being the property on which
the church now stands.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the bene
fit of appraisement.
Colfax, La, July %, 1914.
A. B. PERKINS.
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
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Proclamation uf Election.
STATE OF LOUISIANA /

Parish of Grant.
In pursuance to proclamation issued
by his Excellency, Luther E. Hall,
Governor of Louisiana, and by virtue
of the power vested in US by law, a
special election is hereby ordered to be
held on
THURSDAY, AUG. q, 1914,
for the purpose of electing a member
of police jury for wards five and seven
of Grant parish, Louisiana, said elec-
ton to be held in accordance with the
general election laws of the State OF
Louisiana.
The following persons are hereby
named as commissioners and clerks tc
serve at said election, viz:
WARD FIVE.
Selma precinct. H. Mahaffy, AL
bert Browning and t. G. Lincecum
commissioners; Sam McCarty and v
M. Mason, clerks.
Rochelle precinct-H Harry Burlington
s. j. Simmons and +. P. Tillman, com
missioners; H. H. Bradford and ]. S
Westberry, clerks.
| WARD SEVEN.
Montgomery precinst-W. P. Harri
son, J. H. Wardlow and John Williams
commissioners; Wilmot Mccain an,
Dewitt Curry, clerks.
Verda Hardy Wallace, ]
r. Miller and Lucius Woods, commits
sioners; ]. L. johnson and c. L. Pur
Wis. clerks.
| In testimony whereof witness our Of
fetal signatures on this the LIST day o
August, A. d. 1914.
/ JAS. j. O'QUINN,
WILTON p. DEEM,
Supervisors of Elections, Grant Parish
Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
Littleness.

1t is said the Era Club OF New
Orleans refused to send a mes
sage of coincidence to President
Wilson and his daughters on the
death of Mrs. Wilson because
Mrs. Wilson was not a suffraglst.
In the first place, it is doubtful
if the President knows that there
is such an organization in exis-
tence as the Era Club. In the
second place, if he knows OF Its
existence, it's failure to perform
an act of courtesy in extending
sympathy to him and the mem
bers of his family in their sad
bereavement probably has not
added a feathers weight to their
grief. In the third place, the ac-
ton of the Era Club, if it can
furnish no better reason than
that given, is an exhibition OF
narrow-mindedness that would
be supremely ludicrous if it were
not for the fact that it relates tc
the passing of a good woman
whose last thoughts were Of
measures for the benefit of hu'
mainly, even if they did not con
Germ Votes for women.
Mrs. Wilson was a woman o.
refinement and culture. Her on
wish. that the slums of Washing
ton might be abolished by Con
gress, had more weight with tina
body than all the appeals ant
threats of the suffragette armie
that have marched on the CAPT
toll. The Era Club merely re
fleets on itself in playing tn
part of a boor at her death. w
are quite sure that it does nc
represent the sentiments OF tn
thousands of women in LOUIS
ana whose hearts go out to tn
President in the loss of devot
ed wife. Shreveport Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15

If it be true, as reported, that
the sugar Democrats Of Louisi-
ana are to join the Progressive
Republicans, it will be the most
honorable actof their lives. They
are not Progressive Republicans.
They are standpat Republicans.
But if it eases their consciences
to enlist under the protective
tariff banner of Col. Roosevelt
in preference to the protective
tariff of Cannon, Penrose and
Aldrich, what does it matter?
The sugar Democrats OF Louisi-
ana bolted the Democratic party
in 1894 and almost destroyed it.
They paved the way for Populism
and free silver in 1896 and for
the great party schism which
gave Hannaism and Rooseveltism
many years of power. They
never were Democrats. but, act
ing with that party and trading
with Republicans, they exerted
a corruptiong influence upon poll
tics and legislation that now
seems almost incredible. We
can hardly believe that any such
good fortune is in store for the
real Democrats of Louisiana. II
this sugar crowd can be persuad
ed to join the Progressives anC
take the beet sugar cormorant'
along with it, there will be an
other chapter to write in the his
tory of the New Freedom. = New
York World, (Dem.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15

BILE. / tried nearly ev-
cry medicine ! 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
aveefected a perma-
nent cure. It has now
been five years since I
took these tablets, and
/ have had no more
stomach trouble dur
ing that time. ] have
recommended Cham.
berlsin's Tablets to q
great many sufferers
with stomach trouble,
and travelling sales
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15

Mosquitoes, flies and other insects,
which breed quickly in garbage pals,
ponds Of stagnart water, barns. musty
places, etc., are carriers of disease.
Every time they bite you. they inject
poison into your system from which
some dread disease may result. Get
bottle of Sloan's I.iniment. 1t is anti
septic and few drops will neulrallze
the infection caused by insect bites or
rusty nails. Sloane Liniment disln-
fects cuts, bruises and sores. You
cannot afford TO be without it in your
home. Money back if not satisfied.
Only 25c at oour druggist. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
FACT
LOCAL EVIDENCE

Evidence that can be verified.
Fact is what we want.
Opinion is not enough.
Opinions differ.
Here's Colfax fact.
You can test it.
Mrs. J. d. Boston, Colfax, La, says:
-Four years ago my back caused me
a lot of misery. l could hardly get
around toido my homework and should
have been in bed. When | stopped
over could hardly straighten up, ow-
ing to the sharp twinges that darted
through my loins. The pain was so
bad that l felt like screaming. My
kidneys were weak and was caused
annoyance by the kidney secretions.
NY health was much run down when /
began taking Doan's Kidney Pills, pro-
cured at the Dixie Pharmacy. The first
box strengthened my back and relieved
the dull pain. l took three boxes of
this remedy in all and was restored to
good health. l have just as much faith
in Doan's Kidney Pills now as when ]
publicly recommended them some time
ago"
Price so cents at all dealers. Dom
simply ask for kidney remedy-ge
Doan's Kidney Pills the same tina
Mrs. Boston had. Foster Milburn Co.
Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
II. s. Fleet to Return Home.

Washington, Aug. l2.-All the big
ships of the United States fleet at Vera
Cruz will be brought north by Septem-
Der LIST. Only few small patrol boats
will be left.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
RUB-MY-TlSM

Win cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps.
Collie, Sprains. bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores. Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used ia
ternally and externally. Price ESQ
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
Wanted to Buy.

100. 900 White or Cow Oak Slaves,
46xlx4A inch, heart, to be delivered on
Iron Mountain railroad.
100000 White or Cow Oak Cyrcle
Bucked Slaves. 44xlx4A inch, heart. de-
livered on any railroad.
We inspect and pay cash at car.
Write for prices and full particulars.
We also buy Sawn Wagon Stock.
BLACKMON-MCLE CO.,
Monroe, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15

If you want cypress cistern, let me
quote you prices on rebuilt cisterns.
They are as good as new and much
cheaper. Call A. M. Goodwin, tele-
phones Ia and 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
AM ORDINANCES

to c. r. Noblitt, his associ-
ates. successors and assigns, the
right to erect wires, poles and fix
lures through, over, under and across
all the public streets, alleys and pub
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
For Rent.

For Rent.
Store building 25'x55', formally oc-
cupied by BIoch's. The Speciality Store.
Counters and shelving complete.
Apply to BLOCh,S.
The. Speciality Store,
iv25 Colfax, La.
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For Sale.

Block IL or / of same, fronting on
court house square in the town Of Col
fax. La. Half cash. c. c. NASH,
iy25-4t Natchitoches, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
Federal Licenses for Cotton Ware
houses.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Hoke Smith
and Representative Lever have decided
to draw up bill providing for Federal
licenses for cotton warehouses. This,
they say. will give additional value to
warehouse receipts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15

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, 1914-08-15
. travelling Man Cured

p. B. Counterman, . travelling man OF
Joplin, Mo-, writes: Twelve years ago
I was great sufferer from stomach trou-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15

s or 6 doses 666 viii break any case
of fever or chills. Price, rs cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15
Wanted.

A haul for four teams, mules. Ad-
dress j. II. johnson, Hill, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-08-15

Eacn aQQltlOndl ilSnI III prOpoi tion "
Watts.
For twelve o'clock service, or service
to midnight, the rate shall not exceed
one-half of above rates.
All lights on meter basis shall be
twenty cents per 1000 Watts, minimum
charges not to exceed the following
rates:
RESIDENCE LIGHTS.
/ to 6 lights. ........... $500 per month
6 to 10 ......... 800 -
10 to Is " ........... 400 i"
For additional lights the charge shall
be in proportion to the above rates.
BUSINESS RATES, (METER BAsIs).
/ to 6 lights. 81. so per month
to 10 a. ........... $50
10 to Is {" . $50
For additional lights the charge shall
be in proportion to the above rates.
Be it further ordained, etc.,
Section Five
The said c. R. Noblitt, his associates,
successors and assigns, shall by the ac-
ceptance hereof agree to furnish to the
town of Colfax, La, and the inhaDi-
tants thereof, and all corporations do
ing business in said town, first-class
light service in every particular. IL
the light or lights shall be cut of OF
out of service for longer period OF
time than "a hours at any one time
reduction in the price shall be made in
proportion to the time such light OF
lights are out of service or discontinued.
i Be it further ordained, etc.,
Section Six
This ordinance shall take effect OF
Il h. nd v,r1hl n u
and the filing by said G. r. Noblitt, OIL
his associates, successors or assigns, o.
|, their unconditional acceptance in no
tarial form thereof in the Office OF thu
Mayor of the town of Colfax, La, ant
! the payment to the said town of Cola,
, the cost of publication of this ordinance
Be it further ordained, ETC.,
Section Seven :.
: That the above franchise is condi
toned that the said c. r. Noblitt, hi
associates, successors or assigns, begi
the installing of the light and powe
system within sixty days from the tim
this franchise takes effect, and to b
. completed not later than January
1915.
Be it further ordained, etc.,
i Section Eight
|, That all ordinances or parts OF ord
nances in conflict herewith or contrar
to the provisions of this ordinance b
and the same are hereby repealed.
: Approved August S, 1914.
: j. @. LONG,
A. M. GOODWIN. Mayor.
: Secretary.
f The above ordinance was offered b
A. M. Goodwin, seconded by w.
Carnahan, and after being considers
by sections and as a whole Alderme
!, McMurry, Carnahan, Faraldo and Goo
wyn voted for its adoption.
i Absent and not voting Alderms
Duncan.
j. Whereupon the above ordinance wi
re declared adopted by four yeas and I
3 A. NJ. GOODWIN,
D Secretary Town Council of Colfax, L
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Wrono.

Wrong.
He who says misfortune drove him
10 drink is putting the cart before
he horse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
Useful Household Hints

Here are a few household hints that
might be of use to some one. If car
pet or rug shows signs of rolling, over
cast the edge to a piece of cardboard on
the wrong side and fasten the remaining
sides of it with a few stitches. In pre-
pairing oyster plant it is good to mix a
handful of wheat flour in the first rinsing
water. If the roots are put into this as
tney are prepared anu kept, then rlnsed
again for cooking, they will not turn
brown. Do not heat eggs for cornbread;
they will keep together better il the eggs
are simply stirred in well at the last.
HOUSEWIFE.
| have but one exception to take to
your excellent list of helps" The eggs
may be simply stirred together before
they go into the batter. After they are
in, the mixture should be beaten long
and hard. The best cornbread recipe l
have was given to me so years ago by
young housekeeper, who wrote as final
direction, Then beat like mad" The re-
suit is eminently satisfactory to all who
eat the loaf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
Formula for Prepared Mustard

Gould you give me a good formula for
making prepared mustard for everyday
table use? B. D. NJ"
-Four tblespoons of best English mus
tard, two teaspoons of salt two of white
sugar, one of white pepper paprika),
two of salad oil, vinegar enough to mix
these ingredients into a soft paste. Gel
cry vinegar imparts piquancy to the COM
pound. One small Glove of garlic, minced
fine. Put the mustard into a bowl and
wet with the oil, rubbing it smooth with
a silver or wooden spoon. Now add the
vinegar gradually, beating hard. When
this is in, stir in the salt, pepper, sugar,
and garlic, beating as you would cake
batter. Having mixed thoroughly, beat
five minutes steadily and put into wide
mouthed bottles, pour little oil on top,
and cork tightly. Keep in a cool place.
In two days it will be fit for use. 1t
keeps for weeks if carefully corked. 1t
is therefore safe to prepare a large guam
tity at time. Having used this recipe
for 40 years I can confidently assert it
to be equal to the best French mustard.
1t is far cehaper. | believe the recipe
to be original with myself Mem: 1t is
not patented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

lessons, any more than l say that mu-
sician or a painter can learn their art
in 10 lessons, and cooking is an art, and
fine art as well as any other The foun-
dation can be laid. the practical founda-
ton which win enable the cook to pursue
her work and reach perfection by the
practical demonstrations that ! give, and
the cook books which | have that she
may follow the work up with
Some people contend that a cook is
born. not made?" l said just here, bring
ing up the much mooted question. What
is your theory about this?"
We'll, | know this" Mrs. johnson said,
smiling. THE Lord knew it was in me
when he put me into the work. SO per-
haps there is something in the idea, as
| said in the beginning. When l first be-
gan to do anything serious in my line
of work. it was many years ago. l went
to Louisville and took lessons from
cooking school teacher and when ] went
back home all the neighbors and my
friends wanted me to teach them what
| had learned. At that time it was quite
an unusual event for anybody to attend
a cooking school. / demurred at first
when the requests came for me to put
my knowledge of cooking into business
arrangements, but finally nay friends per-
suaded me TO do so, and | did. Later l
went to Danville, Ky, where | taught
a class in cooking and from that one
thing lead to another and at last / took
it up as a profession and went to Boston
to study. later going abroad. | stayed
in London for quite awhile and took les
sons at the National School of Cooking
also the international school, and then [
attended the Marshall School of Cooking,
which was at that time considered the
finest school in the world. From that
my work has grown and grown until
now / feel like pioneer in the profess
sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

1T is amazing said Mrs. johnson, pur-
methods of cooking are from the ante
belum methods. The science of cooking
has developed just as other sciences have
and What to Cook and How to Cook It
is of more Importance really than the
bonnets or the clothes we wear. A house,
keeper doesn't realize what tremendous
responsibility she has on her hands in
the matter of providing her family with
the proper foods, properly cooked Ger
tain foods contain nerve building prop
critics, others strength giving properties,
others provide the different parts of the
body with the necessary food materials.
Now, then how can a housekeeper hope
to rear healthy children or keep her hus-
band in a good humor unless she knows
how to buy good food and how to have
il cooked after she has bought it?"
Your idea of practical demonstration
must be of great benefit to young house,
wives especially" | observed.
THE older housekeepers who have had
long and varied experience" Mrs. John
son answered, grasp the work more
quickly than the younger generation be-
cause they have had more practical eX-
perience, but | try to make my work
within the reach of everyone / try to
make the art of cooking so practical that
wayfaring man (and woman), though
fool, may not err therein | try to make
the art of cooking SO pleasing to the eye
that the mouth begins to water, thereby
creating good digestion. and / try to
make the art of cooking so well done that
every one will want to be teacher of
the fine art, at least in her own home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
COOKING SCHOOL
GREAT SUCCESS
Under Auspices Ladies' Aid Society of
the First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. w. A. johnson, Teacher

Today. February 81: Bouillon, tomato
puree, bread and butter crisps. crou-
tons, asparagus croustade, nut and date
pudding with foamy sauce.
Saturday, February 2S: Morning les
son. fondant. cream meringues, squares,
rounds and crown, frozen watermelons;
afternoon lesson yeast bread.
Monday, March 2: Pastry
Tuesday, March 3 Cake and Filings,
Wednesday, March 4: Icings and cake
decorations.
Thursday, March 5 Salads.
Friday, March s: Chicken outlets
with ornamental vegetable garnish.
orange cake with golden filling and
orange glace.
Saturday, March I Dreaded chops
with Parisienne potatoes and tomato
sauce around a scone of rice nodded
fish with pimento timbals. scalloped
cheese, delicate omelette.
Tickets can be had at Armstrong;
Hat Store, goth St=Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
PRETTY WEDDING SOLEMNIZED
IN AVONDALE


An event of much interest was the we'd
ding of Miss Edith Plant and Mr.. Walter
Henry Harrell at the home of Mrs. Frank
Eanes, sister of the bride, in Avondale last
evening at 8 o'clock.
The house was beautifully. decorated
with palms. ferns and pink roses, the man
tells We're banked with smilax, an altar
being built in the parlor, where the cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. w. L.
Andrews.
Miss Laura Wood, in white and-pinll and
carrying pink Killarney roses, was the
maid of honor, the bridesmaids being
Miss Elizabeth Plant and Miss Alice Har-
rell. The brides other attendants We're
little Elizabeth Hanlin and Mary Ellis
as flower girls carrying baskets of pink
and white sweet peas
Mr.. Frank HarTell was his brothers s
best man. They were met at the altar
by Miss Plant and Mr.. Frank Eanes, by
whom she was given in marriage. Miss
Plants gown was of white crepe de chine
over duchess satin with real lace drap-
cries caught with pearl ornaments, her
veil being caught with lilies of the valley
the same flowers being used as a shower
for the bouquet of brides roses
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrell left Immediately
for New Orleans and points in Florida,
and upon their return will make their
home with Mr.. and Mrs Frank Eanes
in Avondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
Taking Out Iron Rust

May / enter the charmed circle and
tell fellow workers how | take out iron
rust? 1 have good luck by wetting the
garment, then squeezing stalks of rhu-
salt and laying In the sun. If the garment
has been washed or boiled While the spots
were in It, several applications of the rhu-
barb will be necessary. otherwise one
will be sufficient. The pink stain of the
rhubarb washes out readily.
MRS. J.. b.
A novel method for which we thank
YOU The circle-otherwise the II. II. c.
is like the Athenians i'll one respect at
least We are always on the lookout for
some new thing. And If 1t be good we
make II our own without ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
How to Make Fruit Cocktails

Can Cornerites tell me how to make
fruit cocktails? / will give good recipe
for ons-egg cake which is good and
comes in handy now that eggs are so
high. One-quarter cup lard, three-fourths
cup sugar, one-half cup milk, one-thrd
teaspoon vanilla, one egg well beaten, yone
and one-third cups flour, one and one-half
teaspoons baking powder. Currant jelly
heated until it is liquid, makes a good
pudding sauce. To restore the color to
ivory handled knives. after they have be-
come yellow. rub them with fine emery
or sandpaper. This will restore the color
and take out the spots | think the cor
sner is fine and a great help to all who
read it. NJ. A.
To make fruit cocktails cut into small
cubes peeled oranges and grapefruit
about two oranges TO one small grape
fruit. Use a sharp knife not to mangle
the fruit. Skin and seed half a cup OF
Malaga grapes and cut banana into
small cubes. Mix with a silver fork,