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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27
Group and whooping Cough.

Mrs. I. Neureuer, Eau Claire, Wis,
says: "FoIey's Honey and Tar Com
pound cured my boy of a very severe
attack of Group after other remedies
had failed. Our milkman cured his
children of whoopiny cough" Foley's
has a forty years record of similar
cases. Contains no opiates. Always
insist on FoIey's. J. W. Duncan. -Ad.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mr.. JAG Bloch this week let the con-
tract for the building of a bungalow
on his lot opposite Mr.. G. H. Meningitis
residence. The contract was let to the
Hudson Construction Co., of Alexan-
dria. who are to begin work March 8.
and the building is expected to be COM
pleted in six weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Il have sold Chamberlain's Tablets
for several years. People who have
used thsm will take nothing else. I
can recommend them to my customers
as the best laxative and cure for con-
stipation that know of, writes Frank
Strcnse, Fruit.and, Iowa. For sale by
all dealers. adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mr.. ]. H. McNeely, president of the
school board, went to Pollock Thurs
day to look after the adjustment Of in
surance on the high school building,
which was injured in the late storm.
He went back Friday to meet the in
surance adjuster and arrange for the
collection of the infurance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

How much did you spend for
water last summer? Put that
amount in a cypress cistern and
be prepared for the drouth this
summer. Consult A. M. Good
wyn about sizes and prices.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

MARRIED. AT the Methodist par
sonage in Colfax. La, at II a. m. on
Saturday Feb. 20, 1915, Mr.. E. E.
Bennett and Miss Lollie Grapp were
united in marriage, Rev. A. H. Parker
officiating.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mrs. w. D. Irwin has been quite
sick with pneumonia for several days.
Her sons. William, Robert, Tom, Hen
ry and Alb. and her daughters, Mrs.
Davis and Mrs. Knotzsch, have been
with her. We are glad to hear that
she has improved considerably. and
bids fair to recover
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Fuller & Faraldo, who are in
the merchant tailor business in connec-
ton with their cleaning and pressing.
and are prepared to fill orders for fine
suits, guaranteed to fit and wear well.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

We are now selling shorts, bran,
chops and cotton seed meal. Get our
prices before you buy.
PEOPLES CASH STORE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mrs. s. o. Bumpas returned from
Houston. Texas. Tuesday where she
was called on account of the serious
illness of her father, Mr.. c. McGhee,
who died the day after her arrival in
Houston, Sunday, Feb q. 1915.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27
Official Proceedings Of the Police Jury
of Grant Parish.
Continued from last aceek.
AN ORDINANCE.

NObtfNttQ JfOIt tuct ttetk-
AN ORDINANCE.
Be it ordained by the police jury of
Grant parish. Louisiana, That at the
election called to be held on the 9th
day of April, 1915, in Road District
Number Seven thevoters of the said dis
trict shall elect two citizens Of said
district to be road commissioners, who
in association with the member OF the
police jury for ward seven shall consii-
tute board of road commissioners for
said road district, the member of the
police jury to be chairman of said
board, and the two members who shall
be elected shall serve until July, 1920.
1t shall be the duty of this board of
road commissioners to exercise super
vision of all road work and all expeadi
lures on account of road work in said
district, subject TO the public regula-
tons 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.
Adopted February l6. 1915.
R. w. RICHARDSON,
R. S. CAMERON, President.
Secretary.
On motion, adopted unanimous
ly, the request of N. S. Roberts,
to grant road was laid over.
On motion the name of Martha
Moreau was dropped from the
pauper list.
On motion the name of Jim
Turner was dropped from pauper
list after April l, 1915.
On motion the report of the re-
viewers, P. M. Ussury and H. T:
Breland, was accepted.
A petition was presented to
divide ward two Of Grant parish.
On motion the petition to d.
vide the second ward of Grant
parish was laid over to April
On motion all petitions on roads
and bridges were laid over until
the April meeting.
A petition was presented to
appoint P. NJ. Ussury road COM
of Road District No. |
Five of Grant parish.
A petition was presented to
appoint ]. 7. Hyde road commits
sioner of Road District No. Five
If Grant parish.
On motion all petitions for
'oad commissioners were laid
over until April meeting.
All claims not due January /.
1915, were laid over until the
April meeting.
On motion, duly seconded and
carried, the claim of JAG Bloch
vas ordered paid, amounting to
$4,000, for lights in the court
house.
On motion the police jury adj
burned until Feb. II. 1915.
R. w. RICHARDSON,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Little Lucille Williams celebrated
her 7th birthday. Monday afternoon
with party for few of her little
friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

We are sorry to learn that Mr.. /. j.
Rhinehart, of Dry Prong, has sold out
his home interest in Grant parish, and
will move to VermilIion parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Miss Minnie May, who has been the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. J. N. Borrg,
for several weeks. returned to her home
at Ball, La, last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

DR.. j. l.. Woodall returned home
Monday from New Orleans with his
little son, John, who was operated on
for adenoids.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Miss Beryl Best. one of the teachers
of the Colfax high school, left for
Greenville, Texas, Thursday night. to
see her sister, Mrs. X. w. Williamson,
who is very i'll.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27
A Test for Liver Complaint
Mentally Unhapuy.--physi In

Mentally Unhappy---Physically, Dull
The Liver, sluggish and inactive, first
shows itself in a mental state-unhappy
and critical. Never is there joy in liv-
ing, as when the stomach and liver are
doing their work. Keep your liver ac-
tive and healthy by using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills; they empty the bowels
freely, tone up your stomach, cure your
constipation asd purify the blood. Csc
at druggist. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
excellent for Piles. -Adv-1.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27
The coHax Chronicle


Bulte's Excellent -four is the best.
PEOPLES CASH STORE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mrs. w. A. Jones returned from
Nashville, Tenn, Monday night, where
she went to be with her son. Earl. dur
ing his recovery from an operation for
appendicitis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Miss Annie Harrison, of Montgomery
is the guest this week of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Mccain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Zone Wonderful Night in four parts
featuring Francis x. Bushman. at the
Acme Monday night. Prices Zoe & Zoe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

A sack of our RESULTS self rising
-four will bring the required RESULTS
to the users. PEOPLES Cash STORE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mrs. Carrie Wells. of Aloha, spent
Thursday in Colfax: with Capt. and
Mrs. T. M. Wells.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mr.. T. P. Burton, of Lewisville, Ark.
spent Wednesday in Colfax on BUSH
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27
Notice Of Final Proof.
u. s. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La. I
January q. 1916.
PROoF UNDER ACT 6-6-12.

TROOP UNDER ACT 6-6-12.
Notice 10 hereby given that Pau
Roshto, Of Montgomery, Louisians,
who, on Feb. l, 1911, made homestead
entry, No. 0l063, for fractional section
50, township 8 north. range 4 west,
Louisiana Meridian. has fled notice Of
intention to make three year proof, Il
establish claim to the land above de.
scribed, before Clerk Of Court. at Col.
fax. Louisiana, on the Ord day Of March,
1915.
Claimant names as Witnesses: A.
w. Bell, B. Roshto, w. H. Dyson and
Geo. W. Dyson. all Of Montgomery,
Louisiana. E. D. CHAMELEON,
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Good hay for sale at IS cents pei
bale. Orders for five bales or more
will be delivered. Apply to
B. B. DEAN,
NIB Colfsx, La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

lore Wonderful Night" at the Acm
Theater Monday night
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Miss Florence Fletcher spent .Satur-
day and Sunday in verda with her
parents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

The embroidery club met with Mrs.
Earl Roberts Tuesday afternoon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mrs. l. N. Folden died this week in
the city of New Orleans, of tubercu-
losis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Mr.. John Tucker, of Shreveport,
spent Monday in Colfax with friends.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Zone Wonderful Night" four reel
feature at the Acme Monday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

Don't haul water this summer.
Buy a cypress cistern from A.
M. Goodwin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-02-27

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-03
Cotton Goods, Linens and Table StuHS
Extra Special Bargains In Every Line

This list do not include item Of the sale there
grmiur hnrglus omitted following
cause NJ inadequate You depend upon when
we promise t" gmdcsl actual honest values presented IN
standard staple nearly n of which bear well known
marks Glance the items below whit you can use
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-03

The Elephant stores com
plUntu new hut department
fur men win open with ID
hang Friday morning, Juno
lth
The staple numbers nlgo
the latest tnds In Stctsuu
and other makes ot hats.
viii be- specialized
Stetson Is just like wheat
In the mill' tu the man who
luuV.4
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-06-03

This Great Bargain Basement will be Mecca bargain opening
Only such articles priced ddcouA you
can get most anything ladies' y-owr Shoes gnevae ribbons embroidery
mems and boys goods yard bolt coverings great goods
that will peeh surprisingly small Il every Opening
we have er cung ability you carry away your money
got in all
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-04-28
CLUE COOPERATIVE"

~FLORESVILLE. Tex.
Sharp County record., 1915-07-23

in favor of Sidney. The boys from
Zion were leading in the count un-
til near the close of the game, when
the Sidney lads had a rally and
went ahead.
Rev. j. L. Masters of Cushman, a
minister in the M. E. Church, is
now engaged in a series of revival
services at st. Paul, in johnson
township. Last week Rev. Masters
conducted meeting at Pineville
two or three miles from here, with
good results, there being number
of conversions and a great revival
in the church.
Sharp County record., 1915-07-23
Center

Odell Denton and wife are the
parents of a new boy, their first
born.
The Record is right In what it
has had to say about W, j. Bryan,
Stay with them
George Denton caught two catfish
last week that weighed, but we
don't tell fish stories; ask George
about 1t,
Prof. L. D. Yates began a school
at the Belts school house Monday.
We predict a successful term for
that school.
Ell Horton and Will Johnston of
Sitka were here one day lately en-
route to the Evening Shade roller
mill with wheat.
Marion Biees and Ira Edwards
have been trying to buy hogs and
cattle in this section, but report
that they find not many for sale
Mrs. L. D. Yates Is back from
Memphis, where she took medical
treatment, aud her many friends
will be glad to know that she is
we'll again,
Mrs, Hilary Locke and three
children Of Portia and Mrs, ArVld
Spurlock and two children OF Wal
nut Ridge are visiting relatives and
old friends In this community,
The PEBBLES g. Helms threshing
machine Is at work In this vicinity
this week, The Richardson eas0'
line thresher did not come into this
immediate section, but came near
and then turned back into the
Highland country
Crops are about laid by, but
farmers are all busy making hay
and threshine wheat and oats,
There Is more small grain In this
section than was ever raised before
In single season Adam Hulett
and Ira Edwards had In 80 acres Of
wheat In partnership and made 7Ol
bushels Of good wheat George
Dawson and A, paden had In 81
aefes and made $50 bushels,
Sharp County record., 1915-07-23
MaXViIIe

Mrs. E. Carpenter has been con-
fined to her bed by illness for sew
eral days.
Pro J. H. Mullins of Sidney
opened school here Monday morn
ing, and we are hoping for a fine
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thornt Kent of
Poughkeepsie were in this section
Tuesday, guests of J. N. Kent and
family.
We had a fine rain Saturday,
which was appreciated and did a
considerable amount of good in
this section.
Miss Ruth, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. R. Ballard, has been sick for
several days, but is improving at
this time.
Anderson Vance came in from
Texas the latter part of last week
for visit among his relatives and
friends in this section.
M. B. Watkins and family of
Washington township spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with the
family of W. H. Vance.
Aunt Maria" Binkley, who had
been supported by the county for
several years, died Monday and
was laid to rest in the cemetery
here.
j. F. Provence and family and
j. M Provence went up on Sloan's
Creek the latter part of last week
on a berry hunt, and had an enjoy
able time while gone.
C. B. Snow has been out at work
| for the Mutual Aid Union for sew
eral days, and reports that he
writes a policy more than every
now and then.
Many friends throughout this
section regret the death of Ambrose
Henson, which occurred Thursday at
his home a few miles from here.
He was good man.
T.R. Woodbridge returned Satur-
day from visit with relatives and
friends in Texas. His brother
Abbie Woodbridge, and the latter's
family accompanied him for visit
with relatives and friends in this
section.
Uncle Billy" Brashears has been
confined to his bed for several days
from the effects of becoming over.
heated while helping to thresh
wheat one day last week. He is
reported to be improving, and his
friends hope to see him out again
soon.
Sharp County record., 1915-07-23
Sidney

John H. Mullins began a term of
school at Maxville Monday.
Alison Bone was on the sick list
lately for several days, but is out
again.
S. L. Evans is looking after his
duties as a member of the board of
commissioners of accounts at Even
ing Shade
W. T. Gray, F. M. Pickens and
C. L. Coger were here from Evening
Shade Saturday seeing their friends
and the ball game.
Mrs. Bessie Taylor of Oklahoma
and Mrs. Maud Morris of Batesville
are visiting their parents, Mr., and
Mrs. J. A. WeStmoreland.
Rev. James Bone, a pioneer citi-
zen and faithful minister of Barren
Fork, preached interesting sermons
at the Presbyterian church Sun
day,
The Kirtley hotel property is still
unoccupied and presents a sort of
lonesome appearance. Right there
is an opportunity for some good
family.
Crop prospects are very f1atter-
ing, and unless something unfore-
seen happens some farmers are
going to have to have bigger barns
and enlarge their pocketbooks.
Henry and Walter Thomas, who
reside near Evening Shade, came
to Sidney Saturday and engaged
some of our noted marble players
in combat. We don't know who
won.
Prof. C. M. Grisham reports that
he has fine school in progress at
Brickle Springs. Prof. Grisham has
taught several terms at that place,
and has done good work for the
district
j. A.. Patterson and f. D. Will
Jams attended the district confer
ence of the Methodist church at
Calico Rock last week. They report
having had a very profitable time
while away.
Dean Wiles, one of our best
young men, who very lately began
a term of school at Moro, Lee coun-
ty, writes back to home folks and
friends that he has a good school
and is pleasantly situated, He will
return to Conway in the fall for the
purpose of again attending the
State Normal School
The Sidney and Zion teams play
ed a close and interesting game of
ball here Saturday, the contest be-
Ing witnessed by large crowd of
spectators. The score was 8 to 8
Sharp County record., 1915-07-23
wiIIifOrd

Another nice shower fell Sunday
night.
Herman Moth is still our cham
pion fisherman, having captured a
seventy pound catfish last week,
also several smaller ones. Moth says
there is a big one in the river here
which he has seen several times,
but so far he has been unable to
land it.
Quarterly meeting for this circuit
convened here last Saturday and
Sunday, Presiding Elder Tolleson
was present and preached several
interesting sermons. The meeting
will be protracted through the pres
ent week by Rev Jessie Martin, the
regular pastor for this place.
A late paper says; The Kaiser
has taken Prazasnysz Sorry for
the gent. Fail to find this in our
dictionary, but from what informa-
ton we have it must be rank pizen."
Will someone please tell us what ef-
feet this action of the Kaiser is
likely to have on the war situation
as it affects our Uncle Sam?
Van Beavers is still carrying the
mail on the R. F. D. route recently
established between this place and
Armstrong. c. A. Hail and H. T.
Wilkinson took the examination for
this place, but as the regular ap.
pointment will not be made for a
time, Beavers was appointed by
Postmaster McCaleb to serve the
route.
John R. Hall, one of the bes,
known citizens of the town, died
last Friday morning, after a two
weeks illness with stomach trouble
He was son of George r. Hall,
Ex-Sheriff of this county. Mr.. Hall
leaves a wife and two children and
many other relatives near here, who
have the sympathy of host Of
friends in their bereavement.
II. B. Hyatt went over to Evening
Shade Saturday in his Ford, carry
Ing Clerk E. A. Boyce and wife, who
had been visiting relatives here,
W. c. Snow seturned with Mr.. Hyatt
in / h e afternoon, The trip was
made in good time and without ac-
cideot These things remind US
what a great saving of time a few
goods roads might be to this coun-
try,
A. j. Cope, last editor of the late
Williford News, hiked last week for
Imboden, where he has employ
ment In a newspaper office The
News outfit was turned over to the
business men of this town. II Is
runored that Artemus z, Ward Is
to take charge and continue the
paper We hope some one will take
II up, as the town needs a good
paper very badly, 1t will be re-
membered by those who know that
this paper has received an excep'
tionally good patronage from the
people of the town In the past,
Sharp County record., 1915-07-23

while in town on business one dSy
this week.
Albert Moser, who had spent the
past several weeks in the wheat
fields of Kansas, returned home one
day this week.
Stanley Campbell, formerly of
Pouehkeepsie, now of Fayetteville,
is here spending the week with his
sister, Mrs. R. A.. Smith.
Chas. Meeks, a son of Judge J.W.
Meeks of Pocahontas, was in Even
ing Shade Tuesday. He represents
the American Tobacco Co.
W. F. Stewart, a we'll known citi-
zen of Davidson township, was in
town Wednesday. He placed some
good coin i n our depleted cash
drawer.
Jasper Hutchison Of Morgan
township was here Monday. He
was returning to lizard county,
where he is engaged in cattle tick
eradication work again this season.
Mrs. John M. Rogers of Emery
this season grew a beet in her gar
den that measured 26 3-4 inches in
circumference and weighed s 3-4
pounds. We guess there will hard
ly be a larger beet reported than
that.
Up to last Tuesday night HOus-
ton McCord, conductor on the mail
hack that plies daily between this
place and Ash Flat, had delivered
$50 gallons of blackberries in Even
ing Shade since the berry season
opened.
A. S. Spiller, who resides near
town, this week presented the Rec
ord with a peck of the finest Irish
potatoes we have seen during the
season. They we're of the Triumph
variety, and if MIR. Spiller has other
garden truck in proportion we imae-
inc he has the finest garden in the
country
The Sharp county board of com.
missioners of accounts began It's
session Monday and will spend the
next two or three weeks looking in
to the accounts of officers with the
county. The board is composed of
S, L. Evans of Sidney, R, E, Semple
of Ash Flat and O. c. Shaver Of
Evening Shade,
The married men and single men
played two more interesting games
Of ball here Tuesday. The first
game was won by the married men,
the scores standing IS to 6, but in
the second game the tables we're
turned and the single men won by
O score Of A to 3. There Is a good
deal Of rivalry between these teams,
and so far the best the single men
have been able to do is to get a
game out Of the four played,
Sharp County record., 1915-07-23
Benefited By Chamberlsin'S LimIment

Last winter used Chamberlain's
Liniment for rheumatic pains, stiff
ness and soreness Of the knees, and
can conscientiously say that | never
used anything that di me so much
ood."--Edward Craft, Elba, N, Y.
0btainable everywhere,