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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
To the Voters and Citizens of Ward 2.

After due consideration | have con-
sented to become candidate for police
juror of ward two. and / wish to say
that am Democrat and subject to
the will of the Democratic party. l
have been citizen of this parish for
sixteen years, and feel keen interest
in the welfare of the parish, and espec-
tally ward two. If should be elected
will labor earnestly and faithfully
with my co-workers for the best inter-
est of my constituents. 1t would be
gratifying to me, indeed, to see our
good old parish out of debt, with a
substantial balance to its credit, and
while do not say that | could bring
about such results, if | was elected, |
do say that ! believe in practising econ
omy so far as is consistent, and if
should be elected will labor as earnestly
as / can for the best interest of all con-
cerned.
Hoping that | may merit your vote
and support, and thanking you in adj
vance for same. Yours to serve,
j. M. JONES.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
DIR. ]. L. woodall for Coroner.

We are authorized to announce
DR.. j. L. Woodall as a candidate
for coroner of Grant parish, SUBJ
iect to the regular Democratic
primary election. DR.. WOodall
came to Grant parish in 1901 and
located at Montgomery for the
practice of his profession. He
He graduated as M. D. from the
medical department of the Uni
versity of Nashville in 1901, hav-
ing previously graduated as A. B.
from the literary department of
the same institution in 1894.
Except for about two years spent
in Tennessee, he has resided in
Grant parish continuously since
1901, engaged in the general
practice of medicine and surgery.
As a member of the Grant Parish
Board of Health in 1905 he took
an active part in preventing the
entrance of yellow fever in the
parish. DIR. Woodall is well
qualified for the position Of coro-
ner, and should he be elected
will perform his duties with skill
and efficiency. He is a courteous
and affable gentleman and has
many friends who will doubtless
give him a hearty support.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce
G. j. CALHOUN
as a candidate for Assessor of Grant
parish, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
H. p. GRAY
as a candidate for Assessor of Grant
parish, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
j. p. LEWIS
as a candidate for Assessor of Grant
parish. La, subject to the will of the
democratic voters in the approaching
Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
nj. H. PERTON
as candidate for Assessor of Grant
parish, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
j. M. STRAUGHAN
as candidate for Assessor of Grant
parish, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
Plant oats, then plant more oats.


The Same Old Beating of Tomtoms.
Already the newspapers favor
ing Mr.. Pleasant for governor
are beating tomtoms and trying
to raise a Juror in his behalf, in
opposition to MIR. Barrett, the
prohibition candidate. Never
theless it is apparent that Bar
rett holds the winning hand and
is decidedly the favorite with the
Democratic masses. We have
heard this sort of anti-prohibi-
ton racket in several campaigns,
and the whisky men have lost
out every time. The saloon folks
in Louisiana command fund of
seventeen million dollars. and
they can always be counted on
to make a big noise whenever it
comes to parish-wide or State
wide prohibition.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
Central La. Fox Hunters Meet.

The fox hunters of Central
Louisiana are expecting to have
a big time on Friday, Oct. %. at
the Sulphur Spring at Summer
fed. in ward six, Grant parish,
four miles north of Colfax, at
which time an unusually large
gathering is expected. A sup
per on the grounds at 5 p. m. is
on the program, with Judge w.
F. Blackman and Hon. Jno. r.
Hunter as tostmasters for the
occasion. Several ladies are ex-
pected to grace the occasion with
their presence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
political Pot-POurri."

Referring to Colonel Pleasant,
in political criticism of which
the caption quoted is the heading
the Plaquemine Waves observes:
Colonel Pleasant, bless his
magnanimous heart, has come to
our relief on one doubtful point.
The Colonel has absolutely, I'M
equivocally cleared the atmos-
phere on one dominant issue
the prohibition question. Mr..
Pleasant says; Il want to make
my position clear on the question
of prohibition. | am a local OPP
ZIONIST. But when the question
of the sale of liquor comes be-
fore the people of Louisiana for
a vote, | will, as an Individual
voter, vote against..it. And in
this way the candidate hopes to
side-step the issue by a display
of word juggling that is astonish-
ing to an expectant public. He
suggests that the statement will
be elaborated upon as the cam
paign progresses. Such is un-
necessary. Both the liquor peo-
pie and the prohibitionist want
to know where the candidates
stand on this issue now. No
dilldallying will compensate even
temporarily for a definite and
unambiguous declaration"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
Take Notice. Ye Candidates.

All candidates should read care
fully the proceedings of the Grant
parish Democratic committee,
published in this issue of the
Chronicle. The time limit in
which candidates are to file their
notification of candidacy with
A. A. Dean, chairman, is fixed
for 6 p. m. Monday, October Is.
Candidates are required to file
their written notice and deposit
with Mr.. Dean. on or before that
date, or else their names will not
be printed on the official ballots.
The correct form of the notice to
be filed with the deposit will be
found printed in the proceedings
of the committee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
verda Fair a Decided Success.

In company with Messrs. l.. O.
Clinton and j. M. Straughan,
with Mr.. L. M. Coins as chauf-
fer, the editor drove to. the fair
at Verda on the 9Th, and had the
pleasure of inspecting the fine
exhibits that were made.
In another column we publish
the official awards made to the
boys corn and pig clubs and to
the girls tomato and poultry
clubs. This. however, was only
a part of the exhibits shown.
We regret that a crowd of official
and campaign matter forbids our
giving a more extended account
of the Verda fair, which was a
decided success and gives promise
of becoming a permanent insti-
tuition in that enlightened and
progressive community.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
sherif Sale.


State of Louisiana, Parish of Rapides
City Court, Alexandria Ward.
No. 2lO6.
G. w. KEGS VS.. Mrs. Emma Waddell
BY virtue of judgment issued out
of the Honorable City Court of Alex
andria Ward. Rapides parish, La. and
to me directed in the above numbered
and entitled suit, directing and com
manding me to seize and sell the nron-
erty of defendant, l have seized and
will offer for sale at the principal front
door of the court house in Colfax. La
between the hours prescribed bv law
for jvdicial sales, on
SATURDAY, Oct. 30, 1915
the following described property. seiz-
ed as the property of defendant. to-w;t.
100 acres of land in west half of ser.
ton eight, township seven north. RANGE
four west.
Terms Of sale Cash, with the bene-
fit of appraisement.
Colfax, La, Sept Is, 1915.
A. B. PERKINS
Sheriff Of Grant Parish. La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
NJ. H. Nugen: for Police Juror.

We present our readers this
week the name of M. H. Nugent.
who is a candidate for police jul
ror of ward four, subject to the
regular Democratic nomination.
Mr.. Nugent has served in this
capacity heretofore, is well and
favorably known to the people. of
his ward, and if elected will make
them an efficient and satisfactory
official.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
For Coroner.

We are authorized to announce
DIR. E. H. BLACKWOOD
as a candidate for Coroner of Grant
parish, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
Editor Collar Chronicle:
You are hereby authorized to an
nounce my candidacy for Coroner of
Grant parish. subject to the decision of
the Democratic voters in the Demo-
cratic primary to be held in January,
1916. j. l.. WOODALL, M. d.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
II. c. Tullos for Second Justice of thu
Peace of Ward Two.

~~ " w nv hWOs
Mr.. Tullos has filled the posi-
ton of Second Justice of the
Peace for ward two with credit
to himself and satisfaction to a
sufficient number of citizens to
again solicit him for this impor-
tant position. He is a good rep
resentative citizen, conservative
and safe in his deliberations, and
promises if elected to do his duty
without fear or favor. He states
that he is not aligned with any
political faction, combine or can
didate for any Office, and if elect
ed can be relied upon to give a
good account of himself as to the
duties of his Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
Meetings to Protest Against Dams in
Cane River.

Meetings to Protest Against Dams in
Cane River.
We are requested by Mr.. Isaac
McMills to announce that there
will be a meeting in the court
house at Colfax at 2 p. m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 20, for the pur-
pose of discussing the PROPOSE
ton to put two dams in Cane
river, one at the head of the
river and one at the mouth of
Old river.
Also a meeting is to be held at
Montgomery on Thursday, Oct.
%, for the same purpose. Every
person living on Red river and
Cane river, who is interested in
this subject, is cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
C. H. Mcbride for Constable.

The name of Mr.. C. H. Nc
bride is announced as a candi-
date for constable of ward three,
subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election. He is energetic,
capable and trustworthy, and if
elected to the office promises to
perform its duties to the best of
his ability without fear or favor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
For Clerk of Court.

We are authorized to announce
f. S. MURRELL
as candidate for Clerk of Court of
Grant parish, subject to the will of the
Democratic voters in the approaching
Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
JAS. j. O'QUlNN
as candidate for reelection as Clerk
of Court of Grant parish, subject to
the will of the Democratic voters in
the approaching Democratic primary
election
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
2, 800, 600 Bales of Cotton Ginned Prior
to September Is.


Washington, Oct. 4.-The Sec
ond cotton ginning report of the
season, compiled from reports of
census bureau correspondents and
agents throughout the cotton
belt, and issued at 10 a. m. to-
day, announced that 1000, 600
bales of cotton, counting the
round as half bales. of the growth
of 1915. has been ginned prior
to Sept. %. This compared with
1893, 752 bales, or 21.3 per cent
of the entire crop, ginned prior
to September Is last year, 3,246,-
655 bales, or 23.2 per cent in 1912,
and 1907, 27l bales, or 22.3 per
cent in 1911.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
District Court Proceedings.

sStttNt NOuiS iOCcCufHSSs
District Court in and for the
parish of Grant opened pursuant
to law Oct. A. and was then adj
journed until Monday Oct. IL, at
9 a. m., at which time Hon. w.
F. Blackman, Judge, presided,
with District. Attorney Jno. R.
Hunter present, representing the
State.
The following attorneys were
present: Jno. Overton and Jno.
Blackman, of Alexandria; O. M.
Grisham and R. w. Oglesby, of
Winfield; j. A. Williams, J. B.
Roberts, C. H. Mccain and H.
NJ. Brennan, of the Colfax local
bar.
The following grand jury was
drawn, impanelled and charged
at length by his honor: A. A.
Dean, foreman; j. F. Wardlow.
w. A. Barron, j. H. Mahaffy, F.
B. Cole, John F. Kelly, John Bull
lit, J. H. Williams, R. M. C.
Duncan, Columbus Delaney, j.
A. Bailey and j. M. Dollihite.
Irwin c. Dyson, VS.. L. R. & N.
Co., dismissed at PLAINTIFFS cost.
Bette Thomas VS.. Wade Thorn
as, judgment of absolute divorce
for wife.
Mrs. Francis Wainwright VS..
VIM. +. Wainwright, judgment
of absolute divorce for wife.
Henry Rogers pleaded guilty to
larceny, sentenced to Jail for 60
days, with sentence suspended
provided he leave the State at
once.
Willie Jordan pleaded guilty to
larceny, sentenced to Jail for 20
days and to pay costs. and in de-
fault of payment to 10 days more
subject to work the roads.
Eighteen cases Of the criminal
docket were set for trial the first
four days of next week.
Mrs. Mollie Williams VS.. Floyd
Williams, judgment of Alimony
of $40 per month granted wife.
Judgment of Naturalization
for Antoine Julian Morat. Same
for Joseph Elias and Albert Elias.
The grand jury came into court
on Thursday and made a partial
report, having found true bills
in six cases and no bills in seven
cases.
Court was adjourned on Thurs
day until 9 O'Clock Monday morn
ing, Oct. Is.
The grand jury continued its
labors until Friday afternoon,
and then adjourned until Mon
day, having docketed quite a lot
of cases for examination which
will take up a good portion of
the week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
Primary Election to be Held Jan. Is.

Primary Election to be Held Jan. Is.
The Democratic State Central
Committee met at the Cosmo-
politan hotel in New Orleans on
Wednesday. Oct. 6, and fixed
Jan. Is, 1916, as the date for the
Democratic primary. Candidates
for State Office must qualify by
Oct. 25. The question of con-
vention for Nominating State
candidates was discussed before
the committee met, but strong
opposition developed on all sides
and the matter was dropped.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
J. III. Brunson for Constable.

At the solicitation of friends
j. H. Brunson is a candidate for
consta BILE of ward three, subject
to the Democratic nomination.
He is a good representative citi-
zen, competent for the office, and
if elected will do his best to dis
charge all of its duties with
promptness and fidelity.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
s. X. Smith for Constable. Ward Four.

s. X. Smith for Constable Ward Four.
Among our list of candidates
this week will be found the name
of S. K. Smith, who is candi-
date for constable of ward fonr,
subject to the regular Democratic
nomination. Mr.. Smith is a
worthy and capable man, and
promises if elected to perform
the duties of the office with f.
deity and care.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
WARD FOUR.

We are authorized to announce
G. H. MCBRIDE
as candidate for Constable of Ward
Three, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
C. A. NUGENT
as candidate for Constable of Ward
Four, Grant parish, subject to the will
of the Democratic voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
S. X. SMITH
as candidate for Constable of Ward
Four, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
Colds Do Not Leave Willingly.

Because cold is stubborn is no rea-
son why you should be. Instead of
wearing it out, get sure relief by TAX
ing DIR. Ling's New Discovery. DAN
gerous bronchial and lung ailments of
ten follow a cold which has been neg
lected at the beginning. As your body
faithfully battles those cold germs, no
better aid can be given than the use of
this remedy. Its merit has been tested
bp old and young. Get bottle today.
Soc and Sl.-Adv.-3.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
Thos. o. Nugent for Magistrate.

Among our announcements will
be found the name of Thos. O.
Nugent, who is a candidate for
Justice of the Peace for ward A,
subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters by primary election.
Mr.. Nugent is known as a man
of upright character, and is thor
oughly competent for the office
for which he offers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
c. J. hutchinson for Constable.

We are authorized to announce
C. j. Hutchinson as candidate
to succeed himself as second con-
stable of ward seven. Mr.. Hut
Crimson has served his people
well and satisfactorily in the past
and can be relied upon to con-
tinue the same efficient service
in the future.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16

727 Bales of Cotton Ginned in Grant
Up to Sept. Is.
The tabulation of the separate
returns from the ginners for the
September cotton report shows
that there were 727 bales of cot
ton. counting round as half bales,
ginned in Grant parish, from the
crop of 1915 prior to Sept. Is,
1915, as compared with 275 bales
ginned prior to Sept. Is, 1914.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
C. H. Teal for Senator.

Capt. C. Teal authorizes US to
announce him as a candidate for
Senator from the oath district,
composed of the parishes of
Grant, Winn and Caldwell. The
announcement is handed in so
late we defer formal notice of
his candidacy until next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
J. W. O'Quinn for Police Juror.

We are authorized this week
to place the name of Mr.. ]. w.
O'Quinn in our announcement
column as candidate for police
juror of ward 6, subject to the
Democratic primary. Mr.. o.
Quinn is a man of unquestioned
integrity, energetic and thorough
going ways, and fully competent
for the discharge of the duties
OF the position for which he Of
fers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
For Police Juror.
WARD ONE.

We are authorized to announce
w. A. BROWNLEE
as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
One, Grant parish, subject to the will
of the Democratic voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
JOHN RANDOLPH
as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
One, Grant parish, subject to the will
of the Democratic voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
For Sheriff.

For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce
l.. o. CLINTON
as a candidate for Sheriff of Grant par
ish, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
7. o. HART
as candidate for Sheriff of Grant par
ish, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
X. w. WAGNER
as candidate for Sheriff OF Grant par
ish. subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
H. D. Smith for Constable Ward Three.

Mr.. Henry D. Smith is a can
didate for constable of ward 3.
subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election. He is a good citi-
zen and is well liked by many
friends, who will give him a good
support for the position. If
elected he promises to do his duty
without partiality to any one.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16

The Democrats of the various wards
of Grant parish are urged to send in to
Mr.. A. A. Dean, chairman, the names
of their members of the parish commit
tee. Each ward is entitled to two
members. and FIVE members at large
are also to be elected. See committee
proceedings for particulars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
WARD FOUR.

We are authorized to announce
M. H. NUGENT
as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
Four, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
o. c. WATSON
as candidate for reelection to the of
fee of Police Juror for Ward Four,
Grant parish, subject to the will of the
Democratic voters in the approaching
Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
WARD TWO.
We are authorized to announce

We are authorized to announce
j. M. JONES
as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
Two, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
o. l.. NUGENT
as candidate for reelection as Police
Juror of Ward Two, subject to the will
of the Democratic voters in the ap-
preaching Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
Chronic Constellation.

"About two years ago when began
using Chamberlain's Tablets had been
suffering for some time with stomach
trouble and chronic constipation My
condition improved rapidly through the
use of these tablets. Since taking four
or five bottles of them my neaith has
been fine. " writes Mrs. John Newton,
Irving, N. Y. Obtainable everywhere.
ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16

Mr.. w. T. McCandlish, who lives on
Cane river near Marco, lost barn by
fire at l1:S0 a. m. on Thursday. Oct z,
in which he also lost $50 bales of hay,
moving machine and fixtures and other
nronertv
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
WARD THREE.

We are authorized to announce
j. j. DEWITT
as candidate for Police Juror for
Ward Three, Grant parish, subject to
the will of the Democratic voters in the
approaching Democratic primary cleo
tion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
we are dutn0f1Zeu 70 announce
C. j. HUTCHINSON
WARD sly.

We are authorized to announce
j. w. FLETCHER
as candidate for Constable of Ward
Six, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
WARD SIX.

WARD SIX.
We are authorized to announce
j. w. O'QUINN
as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
Six, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
WARD FOUR.

We are authorized to announce
T. o. NUGENT
as candidate for Magistrate of Ward
Four, subject to the will of the Demo-
cratic voters in the approaching Demo-
cratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
For Constable.
WARD ONE.

We are authorized to announce
ID. M. MCKNIGHT
as a candidate for Constable of Ward
One, Grant parish, subject to the will Of
the Democratic voters in the approach
ing Democratic primary election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16

Bring your cash to the big cash store
and get the benefit of the good things
offered. ]. w. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1915-10-16
WARD SEVEN.
We are authorized to announce
j. +. DREWETT

as candidate for Police Juror of Ward
Seven, Grant parish, subject to the
will of the Democratic voters in the APP
preaching Democratic primary election.