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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
Sheriff Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant
No. 1857.

0ucIIu S8Ies
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant
No. 1857.
Bank of Pollock VS. j. L. Durham.
BY virtue of writ of fl ia issued
out of the 18th Judicial District Court to
me directed in the above numbered and
entitled suit, directing and command
ing me to seize and sell the property
OF defendant, have seized and will
offer for sale at the principal front door
of the court house in Colfax, La, be-
tween the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales, on
SATURDAY, Aug Ia, 1915,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant,
to-wit:
The undivided half interest of j. L.
Durham in the northeast quarter Of
section 3, township 8 north, range
west.
Terms of sale Cash, with the bene-
fit of appraisement.
Colfax, La, July 10, 1916.
A. b. PERKINS,
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

We stated that the school board wa:
in session two days last week, wher
they were only in session on Wednes.
day, one day. This correction is made
at Supt. Warmers request. Our error
was owing to the fact that Supt. War
ner was here nearly all of the week, on
account of teachers examinations, the
board meeting, and the letting of con-
tracts for new school houses. Also two
or more members of the board were
here on two or three different DAYS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mr.. w. B. Clarke, of Monroe. ar
rived last Sunday and spent couple
of days visiting relatives and friends.
He returned home Monday night, with
his wife and children; who spent fort
night here visiting relatives and friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
Brakeman Was Cured.

F. A. Wootsey, Jacksonville. Texas,
writes: II was down with kidney trou-
BILE and rheumatism; had backache
all the time and was tired of living. |
took Foley Kinney Pills and was thor
oughly cured" Thousands have writ
ten similar letters. Foley Kidney Pills
are tonic in effect and act promptly.
j. w. Duncan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
Heat Through Friction.

Heat is developed in almost any sub.
stance which is subjected to continu-
Gus or very violent friction. It is an old
trick for a blacksmith to forge with.
out nre. Long-coatinued and violent
nammering on two pieces OF wire will
neat them to such an extent that they
can be welded together.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Recommends Chamberlains Collie. ChoI-
era and Dia,rhoea Remedy.
Il never hesitate to recommend
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy" writes Sol Williams.
merchant, Jesse, Tenn. 81 sell more
OF 1t than Of any other preparations of
like character. have used it myself
and found it gave me more relief than
anything else | have ever tried for the
same purpose" Obtainable every
where. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
"MONEY"

The mint makes it and under the terms
OF the CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE CON-
PANY you can secure it at Sc for any
legal purpose on approved real estate.
Terms easy, tell US your wants and We
Will cooperate with you. (ma8-12t)
PETTY & COMPANY
1419 Lyiton Building, Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Misses Ruby, Frances and Eddie Ted
die, of st. Maurice, accompanied by
Miss Curdice Higgins, of Coushstta,
who is their guest. came down for the
dance at the town pavilion Tuesday
night, returning to St Maurice the
next morning.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mrs. l.. A. Barrios, who visited her
mother in Alexandria two weeks, re-
turned home last Monday accompanied
by her sister, Miss Maude Gulfo. who
will remain for week or so.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
Meeting at Summerteld Tabernacle.

Meeting at Summertield Tabernacle.
Colfax, La, July %, 1916.
Editor Coyar Chronicle:
Please announce that there will be q
protracted meeting at Summerfield
tabernacle, commencing August IA and
closing August %. Everybody is invit-
ed to attend. All ministers are invited
to come and assist in the meeting. All
come prepared to take care of them
selves. Your Obedient,
/. MCMILLS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mr.. John B. Williams, of Mansfield,
is expected to arrive in Colfax with his
family Saturday afternoon. to make a
visit of couple of weeks to relatives.
They will make the trip in their big
Jeffrey car.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mr.. G. R. Fortson, enroute to Guate-
mala. Central America, after spending
his vacation at his home in Homer, La. !,
stopped over at Colfax last Sunday and
spent the day with friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

A young man over on East Mountain
says of his best girl: ''She called me
q peach all the summer and in the fall
she canned me" Well, she certainly
knew what to do with fruit while it is
fresh. = Eureka Springs Times-Echo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
Twins Twice in This Family.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. C. Dun.
can. on Sunday. August l. 1915. twin
girls. This is the second record for
twins in this family in the last few
years, and the father is happy and
proud over the event.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Rev. R. H. Wynn, president of Cen.
tenary college, will preach at the Col.
fax M. E. church South on Sunday,
at IL a. m, on Christian Education. -
Rev. Wynn is q fine preacher, and a
treat is in store for all who come out
and hear hin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Miss Esther Parker entertained a
number of her friends last Friday night
with "cobweb" party. She was as
sisted in receiving and entertaining by
Miss Ethel White.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
WHAT CATARRH IS

1t has been said that every third
person has catarrh in some form.
Science has shown that nasal catarrh
often indicates a general weakness
OF the body; and local treatments in
the form of snuffs and vapors do little,
# any good.
10 correct catarrh you should treat its
cause oy enriching your blood with the
oai-food in SCOTS Emulsion which is a
medicinal food and building-tonic, free
nom alcohol or any harmfuldrugs. Tryit.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. M.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

A business meeting of the w. H. M.
Society will be held with Mrs. A. H.
Parker at the Methodist parsonage next
Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

MARRIED. In the town of Colfax,
La, on Sunday, August l, 1915. at
IL M. Mr.. Thomas Robinson and Miss
Avis Bostick were united in marriage,
Magistrate ]. G. Long officiating.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
No. 666

This 10 prescription prepared especially
ior NAL ARIA or CHilIS 4 FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
II taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
CaiomeI and does not grippe or s;cken. 2Sc
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mrs. JAG Bloch. accompanied by Mr..
Raoul Levy as chauffeur, will leave on
tomorrow for an extended auto trip to
Galveston, Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Another dance was enjoyed at the
town pavilion Tuesday night. A large
crowd was present and the hall was
almost taxed to its capacity with dane
ing couples.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mr.. R. M. Jones and daughter, Miss
Vera, the father and sister of DIR. w.
A. Jones, arrived from Arcadia last
Sunday. and are visiting the doctor and
his wife.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

The Methodist church having been
fitted with electric lights, the gasoline
tank, hollow wire and two generators
with globes, constituting complete
hollow wire outfit, will be sold cheap.
Apply to H. G. GOODWIN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Miss Anna Collins and Miss Johnson
returned to Pollock Wednesday, after
visiting Mrs. B. S. Simmons for several
d.vs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mr.. j. H. McNeely has our thanks
for q big fine watermelon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
The coHax Chronicle
SATURDAY, AUG. Z, 1915.

Mrs. P. L. Clarke spent few days
in Alexandria last week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

BORN. Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Hyde
on Saturday, July 81, 1915, ten pound
girl.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mrs. H. L. Zoder returned to Alex.
andria Thursday, after spending week
with her parents in Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Miss Marguerite Simmons. of Bon
ham, Texas, is a guest at the home of
Mrs. N. P. Barton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

BoRN.-To MIR. and Mrs. G. H. Dean,
of Paramount, La, nine pound girl,
on Thursday, July 20, 1916.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Master Ernest Williams, of Eunice
La, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. P. L.
Clarke.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mrs. w. E. Faraldo returned last
Saturday from visit to friends in
Pineviile.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

BORN.-To Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Railsy
on Thursday, August s, 1915, a fine
boy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Mrs. Cy Denison, Texarkana, is visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. N. 2. Barton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
After Four Years Of Di.eourasins
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
UpinDespair. Husband
Came to Rescue.


Catron. Ky.-ln an interesting letter
nom this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered for four
years, with womanly troubles, and during
this time, ! could only sit up for little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
all. At times, ! would have severe pains
In my left side.
The doctor was called II, and his treat
ment relieved me for a while, but I was
soon confined to my bed again. After
dat. nothing seemed to do me any good.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07

Miss Beatrice Dunn has been visitir 2
friends in Coushatta for the past two
weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
EnIovh m. Crouch.

Enjoy His Crouch.
when . nah has q crouch mo dan
two days in succession" SAID Uncle
Eben. let I'm alone. It's his way of
injoyin' hissef."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRINC WIFE

! had gotten so weak I could not stand.
and ] gave up in despair.
AT last. my husband got me bottle Of
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and COM
menced taking It. Prom the very first
dose, could ten Il was helping me. /
can now walk two miles without its
turing me, and am doing an my work."
II you are all run down from womanly
troubles. don't give up in despair. Try
cardui. the woman's tonic. Ithas helped
more than a million women, in its 50
years Of continuous success and should
surely help you. too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
It will do. Ask him. He will recon-.
mend it. Begin taking Cardl6 today.
Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co. L.d,ess
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for SDeci0l
rnstructions On your case and 64-psge book Home
Featmsnf fef Wsmen. sent N plain wrapper. J-6s
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-08-07
Gas Lighting Outfit for s.,e.

Oil leases for sale by the Chronicle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24

sleep. Fortunately, we came the foowinr v9sseh agTee fl ease
 It appears that n large Eastern city not long age a baby aceuStoEne< 70 wake ap early in the morn ing and make exhibition of his lung power tha greatly annoyed q neighhOrs. One of tie neighhOrs particular absolutely refused to appreciate the mus and applied the magistrate for order of eviction against the bhs nrens. The court ruled that it was the nature ef hahs to cry and the duty of older folks to endure it. Ina ended the case. but left the hahy tS cry while giving tAe neighbors relief. Yet the judgement sound.
 Everybody must admit that babies are necessary At the sure time. everybody must also admit that thes than rocsers: that is, in their respee
 tive function. Consequently. if the babies must be en dured So must the roosters; and there you N we sanr do anything.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
MANNERS AND GOOD MORALS
sFrn.n .he ALilwa,.kee goarn..l.l

gFrOau she Milwaukee Jouraall
 ~MannsTS.'' Sone one says, -are the minor morals " Say rather tiey are the outside symptoms of gcoi morals For sood saanners rise from consideration for others; they the testimony recognition Of the principle that na hveth to himself.
 So little thissg net interrupting aaasaer per som Is our accepsance of every ones right to that same privilege we challenge for ourselves of being heard A green youth overcome by his sapi- ence. making himself heard loudly and listening lit tle set down merely deficient in training and etiquette. but lacking in common sense. And any one when the music of his vain tongue doth rayish like enchanting harmony exhibits rarely poor judgement Of the relative importance or things Mayhap it doesn't closely allied To morality thaE g rise when a enters the room, but 1t is Among savages they don't do that sort of thing; force alone corpels respect The homage of civilized to other qualities the reflection of his of values
 The other day a yolung girl IT or IS years old perhaps listening quietly and attentively while s father told story she had heard often One So much of inattention and smirSing depreeation Of father mothers hobbies that | pleasant thing We credit that little with far than mere good training with the right kind Of heart For truly good manners more than tschnique they bespeak the true man-and the true too
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
LET US GIVE THANKS

Tomorrow Is Thanksgiving day and the people of Kssehikan are position show that there are many reasons for which they really be thankful The year that is HOW drawing to close since We last observed cur National Thanksgiving has been to us n America one of special blessing, when consider that the rest of the world Is being shaken by unparalleled istressss ard disasters We have prospered while thr teen nations or practically the whole of Eurcpe s III the hrues of sickening tragedy where famine and des- tusion stalk abroad
 Here n Ketchikan, few there who have not had enough to eat roof over their heads and suitable clothing oa their backs during the past rear Employ
 ent generally has been steady ard the rernuneraslo adequate Legitimate trade of the city is in fair con dision and s steadily improving through the generous community spirit which fzvors united effort for the upbuiding of the city by the encouragement 0f local industries and campaign of publicity calculated 10 a. tract settlers ard capital this locality, which pre- sauts unrivaled opportunities
 Among the many other things for winch have abundant cause be thankful is that live fn the good old United States. and especially in Alaska, tae rew country Of rich where peace and plenty are 10 be found and which offers great opportunity foE advancement fer all industrious people Ahove all we should be thankful fer the good health enjoy and the numero1s other things that go to make life worth living.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
Saint Johns Church

Rev. Harold H. Kelly. Priest in charge.
 Sunday 5 am ssecond Sun day of the month Holy Com : nunion.
 s:45 am Native Sunday School.
 fl am. Morning Prayer and Sermon During December. 2nI sad zth Sundays
 7:30 pr. Evening Prayer ~ilh Sermon. 2nd and 4th Sun days of December Musical service iss and 3rd Sundays. Thursday 3 pm. Choir prac lice.
 Meeting Of yestry first Mon day night Of each month. i. Woman's Guild. alternate Thursdays.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
FATHER IN THE HOME
lWoman's Home ComnanIonl

lWornan's Home Conpznionl
 A terrible blight falls the average male in tbe bosom of his family. Outside the club he may be charming taiker but the home and you find him dealing sentenous comment instructing lee turing striving mold the joyous and minted dlyidualities of his and daughters into heaven knows what foriOrn and convenonaIized image of what boy and girl ought 10 be- This passion for nzsructing, by the average husband is what causes ths bird of joy to depart in thousands of homes
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
WE CAN'T DO ANYTHING

Roosters may be alright but absolutely refuse to appreciate their early morning However alarming their cro<ing may he the old hens T. has no charm for That being 90. decided to apply to the council for remedial ordinance whereby eMn- CTS os roosters would he made 70 gag them night 60 something 10 prevent them from dizzurbing oar
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low Mass at 6:3O a. m- High Mass at t0.30 a n. Sunday School at 2::30p.ln. Sunday Vespers al 7::30 p. ID. Week Day Mass at s a. m. Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
 Pastaf
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24

Fer Rent--pesirahle four roomed house. hot and eola water, bath room, and all the modern eonven- fences, Fine view A pply Mrs, yenng, Newtown. 6s aiv-
 Job printing neatly and quickly aone 1t the Progressive Miner.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
MASQUERADE SUITS FOR ALL

Mrs. James E. Smith has received from Broncklindt Company of Seattle 2 masquerade suits for men and women. All wishing to rent them for the ball should come early and make selection adv. If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
If You Are Nervous
THANKSGIVING MAsQuE BALI

Now is the time to fix up your costume for the Eagles big mas querade ball, Thanksgiving night. Sec their display advertisement on inside pages for liberal list of priz- es offered.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
FfrEs Il E GWcA

szndsy CAarea Esysies II z aa1 f.59 P m
 Tkzrs5zy Prayer Meeting s.50. pm Friday ehnlr Ecess ofeiaek FIrs< and tkird Nes1se.az. after ssozs st 1-so Ladies All s0eiesy.
 H W- HICHESER, Psss1s
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24

Send in vonr fi,rs and get the hest market price for them from p. I. Gilmore. adv
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24

Get your reserved seats for the Entertainment shop" at Ryus' Drug store Saturday, November 20,
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-24
WE PUT UP A GOOD SHOW

of the whitest and cleanest linen at all times; and you may rely upon the superior finish of all our work. We have ample facilities for taking care of hotel and borading- house work all the year round, and we are noted for the exceptional care and accuracy we show in handling your laundry work and for the reasonable charges we make. Phone 24,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-01
Isl uffI:a&e
SDD<WD~

Today, s p. m.-Annual business
meeting and election of officers OF
the Washington Woman Suffrage
Council. in the rooms of the Cham
Ner of Commerce, F and Twelfth
streets northwest. Addresses by
Mrs. Frank S. Bright Miss Mary
O'Toole, Mrs. Raymond B. Morgan,
Mrs. Frank H Smell, and Mrs.
George Alexander Mosshart.
Tuesday, II n. m.-Meeting for the
board of managers of the Casualty
Hospital, Seventh and NJ streets
northwest. Speaker, Mrs. NJ E.
Brooke.
Wednesday, 1880 n. m.-Meeting for
the Day Nursery Club at the Raj
eigh Hotel. Speaker. Mrs. NJ E.
Brooke. S p. m.-Street meeting.
Ninth and E streets, Crandalls cor
ner. Speakers. Mrs. Ida Waters
and Miss Elizabeth Smith.
Thursday, p. m.-Meeting for the
Anthony League. 2O07 Columbia
road. Speaker. Miss Elsie Hill.
Friday, 5 p. m.-Street meeting, Four
teenth and Kenyon streets. Speak
ers. Mrs. Helena Weed and Miss
Blanche Waters.
Saturday, p. m.-Street meeting at
corner of Tenth and D streets.
Speakers, Miss Lucy Burns and Miss
Joy Young.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-01

there was safety in silence when it came
to such predictions. However" she add
ed, even IL we lose we will not feel that
We have been defeated in any way. It's
all part of the great plan OF educating
public opinion. For my own part, / do
not believe in trying to force suffrage
opinion on the politicians, for I think
We will never gain their cooperation in
that way. / am not at all a militant, al
though had ] been born in England in
stead of this country" she added with q
laugh. you might have found me with
the Pankhursts. American women real
lie how much greater are their priv
ileges than those Of their English
cousins
Plans of the Club.
Mrs. Hensey told me Of the very inter-
esting program planned by the club for
the years work.
Their first meeting. on October IS.
was at the home Of Mrs. Helen H. Gard
ener. The second meeting will be on
November 10 at the home Of Mrs. A. e
Hendley, when Mrs. Frank II. Smell win
report on the November elections In the
campaign States. There will be no De-
cember meeting on account Of the suff-
rage convention. Other meetings of the
year will be at the homes of Mrs. W. NJ.
Stoner. Mrs. A. p. Clark, jr., Mrs. A. A.
Barrett. Mrs. Henry Churchill Cook, and
Mrs. Carrie E. Kent. The officers OF the
ident, are Miss A. G. Blauvelt, Mrs. A
P. Clark, Mrs. W. H. Cheesman. Miss
Catherine Garst, Miss A. L Kern. Mrs.
Helen r. Tindall. Mrs. NJ. L. Talbot,
Mrs. Jeane F. Bracket, Mrs. L. B.
Thompson, Mrs R. G. Whiting.