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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-04

few weeks ago. IL ..
The cases of Hoo, Koon and All
Chew, charged, with having opium in
their possession, will be disposed OF
In Circuit Judge .Ashford's court next
Saturday morning, These are the
cases. with the "fishy" smell, accord
ing to Judge Ashford.
A petition has been filed in circuit
court by Hama, Mauliola, widow, ask
ing that she be appointed ADMINISTERS.
trix of the estate of J. Mauiiola, late
of Koolaupoko, Oahu. The estate Is
valued at about 1920. The widow
and q son are the only heirs.
. A charge against James Riley that
he entered a store in Hotel street re-
Gently and committed second degree
burglary, was Holle pressed In Circuit
Judge Ashford's court this morning
A charge of second degree burglary,
in that he entered and robbed room
in Hotel street, was entered against
the defendant in an amended indiet-
ment. Riley pleaded not guilty. The
case will go to trial Wednesday morn
ing, Sept. 8, at 9 O'Clock.
The steamer Ventura, Makura and
Manoa, due to arrive in Honolulu dur.
ing the coming week, will bring home
many territorial public school teachers
who have been spending their summer
vacations on the mainland. A large
number of the local teachers have
been visiting the exposition, while 9TH
ers have been with friends and rela-
tives in various parts of the main
land. Several mainland teachers who
were engaged by the department Of
public instruction this summer are ex. 4
pected next week. .
A Hawaiian girl, IS years old, was
brought before Circuit Judge Whit
ney in the juvenile court today. IT.
was alleged that, since her dismissal
from the reform school, she has been
running around with a certain Chi
nese Chauffeur-an action not meet
ing with the approval Of the court.
The court was informed that the Pro-
tective League has secured a position
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-04

A plea of not guilty was entered II
Circuit Judge Ashford's court today
BY, Henry Ferguson, charged with as
sault. with intent to commit murder
1t is. alleged that Ferguson used Z
knife On; an enlisted man at lwilei
few weeks ago, IL >.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-04

A joint meeting OF the junior and.
senior Christian Endeayor societies,
of Kaumakapili church will be held
in the church at $3.50 o'clock tomor.
row evening. Mrs. Josephine Balti
more of the First Methodist Episcopal;
church of Pittsburg,s Pa, will speak.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-04

In Judgment handed down yester-
day by Circuit Judge Stuart. 1t Is orders
ed that the plaintiff in the case Of j.
Hopp & Company against A. B, Palm.
er, matter Of repleyins recover Ger:
tain chattels of the defendant now In
the hands of the high sheriff.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-04

The board of health has filed no
tees of its intention to distribute the
estates of deceased lepers, attend
ants or suspects, who died. intestate
in the county of Kalawao,, Molol1ai, or
at the Kalihi hospital. The estates OF
six such persons are to be distributed.
Creditors must file their claims with.
in one year
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-04

A suit regarding an action on q
note has been. filed in circuit court
by Harry IT. Mills against A. L.
sonle. The Matsan Nayieafion Com.
nany, the Bank Of Hawaii and Castle
q Cooke are mentioned as the gar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
The Colfax high school was

The Colfax high school was
dismissed Thursday afternoon un-
til after the Christmas holidays,
and the following teachers have
returned to their homes to spend
the Yuletide: Miss Lillian Smith,
Hammond, La; Miss Beatrice
Leblanc, Labadieville, La; Miss
Irma Broadwell. Gibsland. La. !;
Miss Lucy Babin, Plaquemine,
La; Miss Lou Ella Avra, George
lown, Ca; Miss Lucille Hulse,
Homer, La. Miss Irma Lackey
and Miss Mary Proctor will re-
main in Colfax during the holi-
days their homes being in Vir-
ginia. Mr.. James Randolph will
also spend the holidays here his
home being.in Kentucky.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Sheriff Sale.

Sheriff Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant,
18th Judicial District Court.
Spooner r. Howell VS.. F. F. Rogers
ct ais. No. 3225.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the Honorable 18th
Judicial District Court and to me d.
rected in the above numbered and en-
titled suit, 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 judicial
sales, on
SATURDAY. Jan. %, 1916,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant,
to-wit:
Southeast quarter of southeast quar-
ter, section 5, northeast quarter of
southwest quarter, less four acres re-
served for public school, southwest
quarter of southeast quarter, section
II, all in township north, range
east, all of section 16, east half Of
northwest quarter, section Il. town
ship north, range ] west, northeast
quarter of northwest quarter, north
half of southeast quarter of northwest
quarter, section 8, all of section 10,
west half of northwest quarter, north
west quarter of southwest quarter, Sec
ton 20, all in township 8 north, range
| east.
Terms of sale Cash, with the bene-
fit of appraisement.
Colfax, La, Dec. Il, 1915.
A. B. PERKINS,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
DIR. Bells Pine-rar-Honey

For your cold, for your cough, for
your feverish throat, nose and head,
use DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey. Honey
soothes the irritation, pine tar cuts the
phlegm. thus relieving congestion. Pine
tar also acts as an antiseptic, as re-
suit general relief follows. Breathing
becomes easier and further lnfamma-
tion is arrested. Insist on DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey. 1t is an meal treat
ment. Price 25c. -Adv.-3.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Constable Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant
Fourth Justice Court.


State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant,
Fourth Justice Court.
Mrs. L. M. Johns VS.. j. ID. Bradley.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of writ of fieri facias issued by ]. E.
Nugent, Justice of the Peace of the
4th Ward of the Parish of Grant, Lou
isiana, in favor of Mrs. L. M. Johns
and against J. D. Bradley, and to me
directed, will offer for sale at public
auction at the Office of said Justice of
the Peace in Ward Four at IL a. m. on
WEDNESDAY, Dec. %, 1915,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of defendant, to-wit:
One black horse.
Terms of sale, " months credit for
what the property will bring, purchaser
to give security bond with Sc interest,
and to pay cash for costs of suit, aggre-
eating about $l2.
This the 18th day of December, 1915.
w. G. LINCECUM,
Constable of Ward Four.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Debt liQuidated.

well. I've settled that there note
I've been OWN Jack Gap for so long!
triumphantly stated prominent citi-
zen OF the neighborhood of Rumpus
Ridge. That so?" returned another
and equally prominent resident of the
same locality. "Where'd you git the
money!" Jaw. It didn't take no money!
just shot Gap."-Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Trespass Notice.

All persons are warned against tres
passing upon any of the following
places or lands, all on Red river: the
'Crsig place. as per book M of Con-
veyances of Grant parish. page 433;
the place known as "Andre" place
near mouth Nantachi bayou; the place
known as ''Roshto" place, section 70,
township north, range 4 west in Grant
parish; and place known as "Clarence"
place in section IL. township z north,
range west, Natchitoches parish.
dl1-4t' j. l.. FLETCHER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
A Sluggish Liver Needs Attention.

A Sluggish Liver Needs Attention.
Let your liver get torpid and you are
in for a spell of misery. Everybody
gets an attack now-and then. Thous-
sands of people keep their livers active
and healthy by using Po-Do-Lax. Fine
for the stomach too. Stops the dizzi-
ness, constipation, biliousness and in
digestion. Clears the blood. Only soc
at your druggist. ADV 3.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

Mr.. Owen Thomas, who has
been attending college at Meridi-
an, Miss, has returned and is
visiting Miss Sadie Thomas, his
sister, at Colfax. He expects to
go to work in Natchitoches soon
for his brother.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Worked in the Hay Field.

Arthur Jones, Allen, Kas., writes:
81 have been troubled with bladder ant
kidney troubles for good many years.
If it were not for Foley Kidney Pills
would never be able to work IN the
hay field" Men and women past mid
die age find these pills splendid lem
edy for weak, overworked or diseased
kidneys. j. w. Duncan Co.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
DIED..

NV AZ O1eb AZ lilo hOiuC III
the town of Colfax, La, at 7:55
a. m. on Saturday, December Is,
1915, Mathew Edmond Swafford,
born at the old Swafford home
place on Saddle bayou, Grant par
ish, La, Sept. Z, 1859, departed
this life aged Sc years, 3 months
and II days.
The deceased has been a promi-
nent and useful citizen of Grant
parish from his early manhood,
having served as assessor, police
Juror, and sheriff. He was sue
cessful as a merchant and plant
er, exercising great industry and
energy in all of his undertakings.
He was a member of the Masonic
Lodge, Woodmen of the World,
knights of Pythias, and Knights
Of Honor: and a member of the
NJ. E. church, having joined the
church with his wife about thirty
years ago.
Mr.. STAFFORD married Angie
L. Greed January 81, 1883, Rev.
). H. Whatley officiating at the
marriage, and Joshua Kemp. Jr.
and j. L. Greed being witnesses.
Eleven children were born of
this union. namely; Nena, who
died June 26, 1898, and five sons
and five daughters, who, with
their mother survive their de-
ceased father. The living chill
dren are as follows: j. Ebben
Swafford; Addie, who married
P. A. Dean; Claude, who mar
ried L. L. Roach; Allen F. Swat
ford, Don, Ora, Ruth. Tom and
the twins, Eddie and Gussie. In
addition to his wife and children
the deceased also leaves one
brother, James H. 'Swafford, and
four sisters, Mary and Louisa
5wafford, the two eldest single
sisters who live on the old home
place, and Mrs. Ida Logan and
Mrs. Lorette Mosely.
Mr.. Swafford was a man of in
tegrity and great influence in
this community, and leaves his
relatives and friends a heritage
in which all take pride. Relig-
ious services were held over his
remains at the family residence
and at the M. E. church at 1890
a. m. by Rev. H. B. Perritt.
Colfax Lodge No. 259 F. & A. M,
with visiting delegations from
Pollock, Montgomery and Verda,
took charge of the body for in
torment in regalia and regular
funeral procession, being accom-
panied by Valley Camp No. 144
w. o. w. to the Colfax cemetery
where the deceased was laid to
rest with the beautiful Masonic
ritual service, in the presence of
many sorrowing relatives and
friends, who were present to pay
their last tribute of respect to a
worthy brother and useful citi-
1o~,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

Notice.
Pursuant to authority granted by an
election held on May IL, 1916, ! will re-
ceive bids on
JANUARY 3, 1916,
for the purchase of the timber on the
NE3 of Sci, section 16, township 2
north. range west, the pine timber
estimated at $4,000 feet and the oak at
five hundred ties.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids. N. S. ROBERTS,
School Board Director Ward Six.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

Rev. H. B. Perritt will fill his
regular appointments at the Col
fax M. E. church South at II a.
m. and z p. m. on Sunday, De-
cember rs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

REMEMBER this is the tree plant
ing season. Plant paper shell pecans,
large Japan persimmons, ScupperRoe
grapes; new southern varieties of pears,
apples, peaches, etc. The Mona Muir
series. Mona, Texas, are wanting
agents. dis
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

The first quarterly conference
for the Colfax charge will meet
at Colfax on Thursday, Jan. 6.
1916, at ii a. M, Presiding Elder
H. w. May in the chair.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Lost Pocket Knife.

A pocket knife, with German silver
handle, on which the name of E. C. Pal
mer & Co., New Orleans. is stamped
on side of handle. Finder will be re-
warded on returning same to the
CHRONICLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with five cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, ILL.,. writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group, Foley Kidney
Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. J.
w. Duncan Co-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Observe the Warning.

A cold that promises to ''hang on all
winter is to be dreaded. Prompt ac-
ton should be taken at the FIRST warn
ing of cold sneezing, chilliness, slight
shivering. Foley's Honey and Tar
makes quick work of coughs, colds ana
Group. 1t clears air passages, stops
coughing, eases difficult breathing. J.
w. Duncan Co. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Laughter Aids Digestion.

Laughter is one of the most health
full exertions; it is of great help to d.
gestion. A still more effectual help is
dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. If
you should be troubled with Indigestion
give them trial. They only cost a
quarter. Neutrality-suspicious. AID.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
Bear This in Mind.

'Iconsider Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy by far the best medicine in the
market for colds and Group" says Mrs.
Albert Blosser, Lima Ohio. Many
others are of the same opinion. OBJ
tainabie everywhere. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

Messrs. T. l.. McNeely and
Kelly and Dewey Mcknight have
returned home from the Louisi-
ana State University to spend
the Christmas holidays.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip S. Smith
came down from Winfield or
Thursday, and will be the Christ
mas guests of their daughters,
Mrs. A. M. Goodwin and Mrs.
S. H. Irwin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
The CoHox Chronicle
SATURDAY, DEC. rs, 1915.
The Chronicle wishes all it.
readers Merry Christmas"
Miss Douglas Lingard is visit
ing Mrs. w. D. Lurry.

Mrs. G. H. Mcknight and lit
tie daughter, Florine, left Mon
day night for Heirberger, Ala,
to spend Christmas with her pa
rents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

The Chronicle is printed and
mailed a day earlier than usual
this week, in order to give our
office force a chance to enjoy
Christmas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

Mrs. G. B. Davis, of Clarence,
spent part of Wednesday in Col
fax, being enroute home from
WINFIELD.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25
HAVE YOU Been SICK?

Then you realize the utter weakness
that robs ambition, destroys appetite,
and makes work burden.
Torestorethat strength and staminathat
Is 20 essential, nothing has ever equaled
or compared with SCOTS Emulsion, be-
cause its strength sustaining nourish-
ment invigorates the blood to distribute
energy throughout the body while its tonic
value sharpens the appetite and restores
health In a natural. permanent way.
IT you are run down, tired, nervous,
overworked or lack strength, get SCOTS
Emulsion to-day. II is free from alcohol.
Scott q Bovine. Bloomfield. MI.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

NEAL-At her home on Cane
river, near Colfax, La, on Satur-
day, December 18, 1915, at 1853
O'Clock p. M, Mrs. Emeline Neal
departed this life aged 70 years
10 months.
The funeral took place Sunday,
December 10. interment being
made in Liberty Chapel ceme-
terry, the family burying ground.
Mrs. Neal leaves five children,
four sons and one daughter, and
three sisters and one brother.
The sisters are Mrs. ]. A. Har-
vey. of Selma, La: Mrs S. A.
Gray, of Dry Prong, La; and
Mrs. S. R. Lee, of Alexandra.
The brother is Mr.. Alonzo Nu-
gent, of Black Creek, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-12-25

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The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-01
HANDY BAG HOLDER
SAVES MUCH TIME
Light Materials May Be Used in
Construction of Device for
Granary or Barn.

Every farmer should have some kind
Of bag holder, SO that grain. chop or
bran can be sacked without requiring
the services Of a second person. A
square or round hopper, stationary. in
some corner of the granary or NOV
able one supported by three spreading
legs IL easy to make and handy to use.
Light material may be employed in
making such holder. ....
The height of the hopper from the
floor is regulat ID by the length of the
bags used. as he bottom Of the bag
should not rest on the ground while
being filled.
Dull hooks or nails of such length
and position ~ judgment dictates will
hold the bag while 1t 10 being filled.
Such conveniences as these are simple,
but they save not only time but much
needed energy.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-01

American textiles have been max
Ing rapid advances in fineness and dis
tinction of weave. This holds good es-
pecially of cotton, but is true of wool
and silk as well. This remarkable
advance in the art of weaving Is
brought forcibly to mind by the new
fabric furs" manufactured for the
coming season. Last year we called
them "fur-cloths.' which is a truly
descriptive name for them. But man.
ufacturers, having made some of them
no like the fur of animals in appear.
ance. have newly named them. and
fabric furs they-are.
Not all OF the cloths of this kind
are woven to initiate furs. Some of
them are supple with silky surfaces
and are used for costumes. MANY
others are Of heavy fur-like texture
and are used for topcoats and as
trimmings on other cloths. With the
advance Of the season they are like
7iy to appear often in NUTS and neck.
pieces Already at the milliners be-
witching three-piece sets, including
turban. muff and neckpiece. are
shown made up in these fabrics, and
often they are trimmed with bands
Of real fur. These new textiles are
rich in appearance and very durable.
they combine the warmth OF fur with
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-01

I.,. 4 are some styles In millinery.
especially in that designed for small
people. that are always good. The
tam" reappears season in and out.
only varied by differences as to size
and fabric or color and trim. 1t Is
always sure of a welcome by mothers
And misses. From four years up to
he age where the young lady forgets
TO have a birthday-an the maid asks
of 1t is to keep in line with fashions
vagaries
A pretty tam for the miss from four
to sixteen is shown here. 1t il made
of dark velvet Tin this particular In
stance midnight blue), with two.color
cord trimming and a white pendant
cord and tassel of silk. The cord
trimming is OF white and the color of
the tam.
The hat at the left is familiar
shape with crown slightly higher than
in the last two seasons. and soft at
the top. as beseems a. shape that
proclaims that it is up to date. 1t 10
covered with velvet and the top with
a band OF ribbon, shirred on about the
lower part of the side crown. A mar.
row ruf1e is left outstanding at each
edge and that at the lower edge rests
on the brin. Here It covers the band
OF white fur that makes a soft fiu6
abcut tho face of the little miss.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-01

better lasting qualities. and some Of
the topcoats made of fabric furs de-
serve to be called magnificent.
One Of the palmer coats for general
wear is shown here. 1t is made OF
a familiar weave in fabric fur initial.
ing Persian 'amb. The coat flares
from the neck down at the back,
but fits smoothly above the bust line
with a gradual flare below. 1t is some
what double-breasted. fastening In q
slanting line at the front with hand
some dark mother-of-pearl buttons.
The sleeves are roony. set in long
arms eye. Their fullness is confined
in an ample cuff.
The high. straight collarband sup
ports a wide turnover at the sides and
back and fastens with two buttons
like those at the front. but smaller.
Large and practical patch pockets at
each side are also finished with but.
tons.
This coat Is in very dark brown much
like seal brown but having slight pur.
plish cast. lnlays Of gray velvet at
the collar, cuffs and pockets harmon
ize with it and add a smart finish.
The ingenious cut of the pockets and
cuffs bears witness to the art of the
designer, for 1t is in such novel little
touches that distin cticn lies.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-01
1allpe7lE1i
tConoucted by the National woman's
Christian Temperance Union)
RAILROADS AND RUM,

RAILROADS AND RUM.
A certain railroad, says Golfers
announces with pardonable pride that
It carried last year on its 10000 miles
Of track 1ss,l11.s7S passengers. and
not one o. these passengers was
killed In a train accident. That"
says the Canton tO.) Daily News, lis
one OF the biggest zeroes, one OF the
mightiest noughts, that the year has
to boast Of" Another newspaper, the
Butler tPa.) Citizen. writes: There
Is no doubt whatever that this condi-
ton was rendered possible only by the
company insisting on strict sobriety
on the part Of its employees. With
drunken engineers, drunken dispatch
ers. and drunken conductors, accidents
and deaths would have been common.
Drinking on the part OF employees
used to cost their employers lot OF
money one way or another. But now.
adays 1t only costs the railroad man
his job