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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-08-12
Official Proceedings of the Grant Par
ish School Board.
Colfax, La, July %, 1916.


Pursuant to adjournment on July 8,
1916. the board of school directors of
the parish of Grant, La, met in legal
session to consider the question of IL
nancing the schools of the parish.
The board was called to order by the
president with j. H. McNeely, E. A.
Wall, T. C. Lincecum, N. S. Roberts
and M. E. Jackson present; A. W..
Stewart and |. ]. Rhinehart absent.
A quorum being present the board
proceeded to transact the following
business:
The following resolution was offered by " s.
Roberts. who moved its adoption;
Whereas, there has been a request made oil
this school board By some of the taxpayers oil
ward two. askying that a special election be or
dered I'm aud for the said ward. at which shall
be submitted the following proposition. to-wit;
PROPOSITION.
To levy a tax of five mills for i've years on all
property in ward two Grant parish. LOUISIANA.
and that fractional part OF school district No.
located partly in ward 5, subject to taxation'
annual, for period OF five years. the iunus
thus derived to be Apportioned according 10
the assessment valuations OF the Original
school district subdivisions to such original
school district subdivisions for use In the origi-
nal school district Subdivisions oil said ward
and that fractional part OF school district NO
locate d in ward ). said funds to be used for gen
eral educational purposes;
whereas, in the opinion OF this board such
special election is necessary and advisable.
BE II resolved by the Board of School Direc-
tors of the Parish of Grant. Louisiana, as FOL
lows:
Section l. That a special election De and the
same is hereby ordered to be held in ward two
and that fractional part Of school district NO
located In ward three. Grant parish La. on
TUESDAY. SEPT. 5. 1916.
Mt which time shall be submitted the following
proposition. to-wit:
PROPOSITION
to levy a special tax of five mills on the dolia
on all property in ward two and that fractiona
part of school district No. located In ward J
Grant parish. Louisiana. subject to State taxa
ton. annually, for a period OF five years. begin
ming with the year 1916 and ending with the yea
1920. both years inclusive, the funds thus derive
TO be apportioned according to the assessment
:. OF the original school district Subdivisions
- original school district subdivisions 70
~ in fha-original school district subdivision
Of said ward and that fractional part OF seho'
district No. located in Ward three. said iuho
to be used for general educational purposes,
Section 2. That the secretary oil this board
and he is hereby instructed to have prepared i'
use at said election u sufficient number oil oano
on each OF which shall be printed thepropositio
mentioned in Section OF this resolution, ana
the following form:
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DRY PRONG MAINTENANCE TAX.

The following resolution was offered
by NJ S Roberts and seconded by f. A
Wall who moved its adoption.
Whereas there has been request
made by the property tax payers of Dry
Prong School District No. IL, Grant PAR
ish. La, eligible to vote at such election:
asking that a special election be ORDERED
i'm and for said Dry Prong School District
No. II, at which shall be submitted the
following proposition. to wit:
PROPOSITION
To levy a special tax OF ten mills on
the dollar on all property In Dry frons
School District No. IL, Grant Parish, La.
subject to state taxation. annually, for
period of two years for the purpose OF
Supporting and maintaining the schools
located in the said Dry Prong schooi
District No. IL. 40.
board such special election Is necessary
Be it resolved by the Parish Board Of
School Directors of the Parish OF Grant,
La as follows:
Section one. That special election be
and the same Is hereby ordered to be held
| in Dry Prong School District NO. H.
Grant T,r FaTrsl; Isl, sEsP IT 5. 1916.
at which shall be submitted the following
proposition to wit:
To levy special tax of ten mills on
the dollar on all property In Dry Prong
school District No. IL. Grant Parish. La.
subject to state taxation, annually. Ior =
period of two years for the purpose o.
Supporting and maintaining the schools
located in the said Dry Prong School DIS
Section Two That the secretary O.
this board be and he is hereby instructee
TO have prepared for use at SAID specia
election a sufficient number OF oahots
ON each OF which shall be printed IN
proposition mentioned In section one
| his resolution- and in the following form
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PROPOSITION.

hOE Vol
Ave mills on the dollar on all proper
Nv In ward two and that fractional
part OF school district No. located
In ward three, Grant parish. La. sub
jeet To state taxation. annually. Tor
a period of five years. beginning with
the year 1916 and ending with the
year 1870, both years inclusive. the
fqnds thus derived tn be apportioned
according to the assessments oil the
original school district subdivisions
to such original school district SUD.
divisions for use In the original school
district subdivisions OF said ward
two and that fractional part oil school
district No. 6 located In ward three
said funds TO be used for general edu-
cational purposes
Taxable valuation s.....---.-..-..---..-.----
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Ia be and they are hereby grouped into
one district to be known as school distrie'
13-14-15. ,r,,
section Two. Be it ordained. etc, That
all funds derived from social school tax
elections which may hereafter be held ana
ordered in said grouped district snai DC
apportioned therein according TO tne as
sessments of the original territorial SUD
divisions to such original SUBDIVISION ioi
use in the original SUBDIVISION -.
Section Three: Be il further ordained
etc That all ordinances or parts OF orun-
nances contrary to or in conihet VIII IN. lIii
ordinance are hereby repealed; and tna'
this ordinance shall go into eiIecr iiiiiie
diately upon its passage A. ,o,e
Unanimously adopted this July ~ islo
The following resolution was offered by
Il A Wall and seconded by N >. hop-
erts. who moved its adoption
Whereas. there has been a request
made by the property tax payers u
school districts Nos. 13. IA and 10, const-
tuting grouped district 13-l4-l5, eIgip'e
TO vote at such election, asking that a
special election be ordered in and for SAID
district. at which shall be submitted the
following proposition. to wit:
To levy a special tax of five mills on
the dollar on all property in Schol District
No 13-14-15. Grant Parish, La, suD1ec,
| to state taxation, annually, TOT periou
| of five years for general educational pur
poses. .... - .h;s
board such special election is necessary
and advisable, -
Be it resolved by the Parish Board o
school Directors of the Parish of Grant
La, as follows:
| Section One That a special election %
| and the same is hereby ordered 10 %
held in school district No. l3-l4-i9' Gran
Parish, La, on -.
| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER D, 1910,
at which shall be submitted the following
proposition. to wit:
To levy a special tax of five mills o.
the dollar on all property in school dis
trict No. l3-14-15, Grant Parish. La, SUP
iect to state taxation. annually, Tor pc
riod of five years for general educatiohd
purposes. .h;
Section Two That the secretary OF TN
board be and he is hereby instructed
have prepared for use at said special eiee
, ton a sufficient number OF paiots,
| each of which shall be printed the propc
sition mentioned in section one OF IN
resolution. and in the following form:
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Taxable valuation
Signature OF voter.
NOTICE To VOTERS.

To vote in favor Of the proposition SUI ~
mitted on this ballot place tNl marx III
the square after the word Yes ana 70
~ So,1are afte- the word No.
And the Secretary of this board be ana
ne is hereby instructed to have prepares
for use at said special election all ! ne
necessary ballot boxes. taliy sneels, -
and complied statement ofvoters in NUM-
her and amount -,
section Three. That the polling place
for the said special election shall be az
Antioch Church in SAID dlstIic. 10 T.
ana 4. A Paul. F. T. Nugent and l. "
Souires are appointed commissioners. ana
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ton, and in the following iorih'
PROPOSITION
Proposition to levy a speciai
tax of five mills on the dollar on
All property subject to state tax
alton in Clear Greek School Dis
trict No. 5, Grant Parish, Lou
isiana, for a period OF nVe
wears. beginning with the year
1915 and ending with the year
| le20. both years inclusive, for
the purpose of building and
equipping school houses In saiu
| Clear Creek District No. 5.
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PROPOSITION =
Proposition to levy a special
tax of five mills on the dollar
on all property subject to state
taxation in School District No
$1,000. Grant Parish. La, for
period of five years. beginning
with the year 1916 and ending
with the year 1920. both years
inclusive. for general educational
purposes.
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PROPOSITION

PROPOSITION
Proposition to levy a special
tax OF five mills on the dollar
on al property subject to state
TAXATION i'm school district No.
I3-l4-l5. Grant Parish, La. for
a period of five years. begin,
| ming with the year 1916 ana
| ending with the year 1920. botn
years inclusive, for general edu-
cational purposes.
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I. N. WARNER.
Secretary.
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To levy a special tax of ten
mills on the dollar on all prop
erty in Dry Prong School Dis
trict No. IL. Grant Parish, La
subject to state taxation. annu-
ally for a period of two years.
beginning with the year 1915
and ending with the year 1913.
both years inclusive. for the
purpose of supporting and main
tanning the schools located IN
the said Dry Prong School Dis
trict No. IL.
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PURPOSE

purpose OF building and equippiDg a
scbooi building at Dry Prong. Louisiana.
in the said Dry Prong School Districs
section Two. Be 1t further ordained.
~-.o->~~~~5 - - ~->>o-1'>,r-c~0r
Continued on last page
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PROPOSITION

Proposition to levy a special
tax of five mills on the dollar
on all property subject to state
taxation in Christian Hope Dis
trict No. 10. Grant Parish, Lou
isiana. for period of five
years. beginning with the year
1916 and ending with the year
1920, both years inclusive, for
general educational purposes
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PROPOSITION
Proposition to levy a special tax
of five mills on the dollar on all
property subject to state taxa
ton i'm school district No. IL
23-3i. Grant Parish, La, Tor a
period of five years. beginning
with the year 1916 and ending
with the year 1920, both years
inclusive, for general education
al purposes.
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Proposition to incur debt and issue
,,cnds Of the said Dry Prong School Dis
trict No. II. In the Parish OF Grant La a.
10 the amount Of ten thousand tlo.00o.v,
;,uatelv ten f10) years, bearing interest
at the rate OF five per cent per annnm;
payable annually. the fnnds thus deriveq
10 be used for the
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PROPOSITION
Proposition to levy a special
tax Of five mills on the dollar
on all property subject TO state
taxation in School District No
1926. Grant Parish. La. for
period of five years. beginning
with the year 1916 ana enulns
with the year 1920. both years
inclusive. for general educational
purposes.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

She was called upon to lecture and
explain the hidden mysteries of bene-
fit held so closely by Mother Nature
for all those desiring to be beautiful.
So impressive and influential was she
that one OF the leading and largest
hotels in that city has caused her to
sign a contract to take its beauty par
lor in the early spring. This place
has been always heretofore filled by a
white woman. Until then Casper will
enjoy her services as specialist who
has 80 successfully demonstrated her
keen ability as a business woman and
artist for more than two years, de-
spite the insignificant jealous knocks.
or setbacks, used by those less for.
tunate. She has won herself the title
of being a favorite in Casper as well
as in Denver. The Denver Star wishes
Nine. NJ. Moore every success possible
and may she climb to the highest
round OF fame In her given profess
sion.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
FUNERAL NOTICES OF CANNED
4 CO.

Rev. Nathan l.. Bray, one of the old
est ministers of the A. NJ. f. church,
who lived at 1146 South Cherokee
street. departed this life Thursday.
December Z, of asthma. His funeral
was held Sunday. December 10, from
Shorter A. NJ. E. church, where the
citizens of Denver paid their last
tribute of respect to one who had
spent his life for his people and the
cause CT Christ. He leaves to mourn
his departure wife and five sons. one
daughter and a host of friends. He
was the father of Rev H. Franklin
Bray.
Interment at Riverside cemetery.
The remains of Try King, the be-
loved son of Mrs. George Crockett, of
$3.50 Welton street, was laid to rest in
Great Falls. Mont. Saturday. Decem-
Der 9. on the advice of Mr.. CANNED OF
CANNED & Co.. who accompanied Mrs.
Crockett to Great Falls. Mont, to as
sist her in looking after her sons
business affairs and the funeral ar
rangements.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
NINE. GERTRUDE M. MOORE WINS
LAURELS IN NORTHWEST.

Efficiency counts for everything Po-
likeness is a valuable asset, and good
smiling disposition, with an intelligent
head, will greatly win in the hard
tasks which hold success prison
bound. With these three keys work
ing at the locks imprisoning Success,
1T is hard to keep the possessor out
of the glory, honor and substantial
benefit of her just merits. This was
the case of Nine. Gertrude NJ. Moore,
of 1877 David street. Casper, Wyo.,
when she went to Minneapolis. Mimi,
this summer and made a distinct and
indelible impression as a clever and
successful demonstration of the E.
Burnham System of Beauty Culture.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
sLoAn,s IMMINENT EASES PAIN.

Sloan's l.iniment is first thought OF
by mothers for bumps. bruises and
sprains that are continually happen
ing to children. 1t quickly penetrates
and soothes without rubbing. Cleaner
and more effective than mussy plas-
ters or ointments. For rheumatic
aches, neuralgia pain and that grippy
soreness after colds. Sloan's Liniment
gives prompt relief. Have q bottle
handy for bruises, strains. sprains and
all external pain. For the thousands
whose work calls them outdoors, the
mains and aches following exposure
are relieved by sloan's Liniment. At
all druggists, CSC.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
Y. N. c. AS GREAT SUCCESS.

The Y. NJ. C. A. pipe organ recital.
given by Valuarez Spratlin. will ever
iinger in the minds of the Denver
folks as a veritable musical triumph
OF that musical soul and artistic ge-
MUS, Mr.. Spratlin. so full of harmony
and poetic rythmn. To William Parks
goes all the praise for the success of
the musicale. The Olinger Quartette
was dream, and generally responded
to five or six encores. The board OF
management publicly thanks all of
those who took part and made the at.
fair success
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
SAD NEWS OF SISTERS DEATH IN
TOPEKA.

Mrs. Luella Phynix, sister of the
mother of Herman Fields of Califor-
mia street, received the sad intelli-
gence of the death of Mrs. Fields, who
used TO live on Twenty-eighth street
between Welton and Glenarm place.
Mrs. Fields was Mrs. Phynix's sister,
and had lived in Denver for years pre-
liminary to her going to Topeka, Kan.
where her other relatives resided.
Mrs. Phynix was overcome with ner-
vous prostration on the sudden receipt
of the bad news
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
GUESS WHO?

ITO the tune of who Paid the Rent
for Mrs. Rip Van Wrinkle While Old
Rippy Was Away?)
Who'll soothe the heart of Mr. w. L.
when Miss l. G. goes away?
I'm disappointed.
Why?
Because l expected to serve as best
man for a wedding before now.
For whom?
Miss l.. G. and Mr. w. L.
Mrs. Lucy Reed and Sister Mrs.
Marybelle Charleston have moved to
2432 Curtis street. Phone Champa
1899.
Guess who is in town? Joe Maxey,
the clever dancer, better known lately
as the mysterious man of the hour
who sold hail balls at 20 cents each,
making a large stake.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Everybody is going to thu 1t.ud
theatre. the best place for the best
fve-cent show in the city. The Grand
theatre is the place which invites and
accommodates you. Boost for the
irand. Everybody Welcome and treat
ed nicely.
The neat and coy Owl Lunch
Room" at 1854 Washington is doing a
good business at the dances. You can
get meals at all hours. All kinds Of
Spanish dishes a specially. T. B.
Ward, Prop. Give them a call.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
GRAND RECEPTION AND OPENING
OF FlRST-clAsS BEAUTY
PARLOR.

Mrs ]. p. Shelburn. who has opened
a swell firstclass beauty, culture and
hairdressing parlor at 2420 Welton.
will, on Friday, December %. throw
open her doors publicly to everyone
from 4 p. m. to 10 p. m. In grand re-
ception. Everybody is invited to in
spect and partake Of her hospitality.
Manicuring and manufacture OF hair
goods will be presented. Mrs. J. P.
81 ,lburn is a graduate of a recognized
Hcl COL Of merit.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
IN MEMORlAM.

In loving memory of our beloved son
and brother, Frank Whitsell, who de-
parted this life Dec. IA. 1915: softly
at night the stars are cleaning DER
quiet grave, where there sleepeth.
without dreaming, one we loved, but
could not save. Sad and mournful was
our parting, lonely are our hearts to-
day. Ger our life there hangs a
shadow, for the one who passed
away. Father. Mother, Brothers and
Sisters.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Everyone who loves you, loves to
sec you smile, loves to see you cheer
full and happy all the while. Smiling
comes 30 easy; don't wear q frown;
whom you feel one coming, just laugh
and smile Il down, then advertise and
take the Denver Star, the paper with
real race "pep." II you believe in US,
tickle Us and make W smile.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We extend to the host of friends in
Denver. Colorado Springs and else
where our sincere thanks for kind
ness. sympathy and beautiful floral
tribute in the sad loss of our dear
mother, wife, grandmother and sister
Especially Douglas Undertaking com.
PAM for excellent services rendered
Julia Embry, daughter; ]. w. Lyons
husband; Everett Belts, grandson
Sarah Finch, sister.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
CONSTIPATION CAUSES BAD SKIN

A dull and pimply skin is due to a
sluggish bowel movement. Correct
this condition and clear your COM
plexion with DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. This mild laxative taken at bed
time will assure you full, free. nom
gripping movement in the morning.
Drive out the dull. listless feeling re-
sulting from overloaded intestines and
sluggish liver. Get bottle today. At
all druggists, CSC.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Alfred Wilson. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Wilson, popular family OF
this city, who was at st. Joseph's hos
pital with pneumonia, is rapidly re-
covering and was moved home this
week. Alfred is we'll liked by all who
know him, who wish him a speedy re-
cOvery.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
Christmas trees cheap at 0osns
barber shop, 1921 18th street.

When all other hair artists have
failed, try Mrs.. o. Austin, the Hair
Grower. She guarantees to grow your
hair or refund your money. Give her
q trial. Mrs. Isabella Austin, 2820
Walnut 81. 80
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
SUSPENDS BUSINESS DURING
HIGH FOOD PRICES.

Mrs. Barnes, proprietor of the Dear
field restaurant, has concluded to
close her cafe during the winter
months on account of the high cost of
food. Mrs. Barnes is one of the best
cooks in Denver and was a favorite
business woman. She may reopen in
the spring, all fitted up for larger
business.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
"pREPAREpNEss."

Are you THOUGHTFUL Prepare
for the future. DELAYS ARE DAN
oEROUS. Insure today with the
UNION HEALTH AND ACCIDENT
CO.. Denver, Colo. Greatest protse-
ton At the lowest cost. We invite
your fullest Investigation.
n. L. MecLAiN. A0eNT
Call Main 77t2.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Or. Westprook 10 4 member Of the
Physicians' and Surgeons telephone
exchange and when you want him and
cannot get him over his phone. Main
$685., call up Main 1924. They will
find him for you night or day.
25c-S-l9-16tf
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Mrs. J. J. Brown Of 1888 GIenarm
will serve ehltterIins supper every
Saturday night and Sunday dinner
every Sunday, running from 100 to
$3.50 p. m. 4t.1t-23.16
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Lawyer ". B. Townsend makes .
speciaity IN collecting endowment
Hcney. life insurance. also makes
cnntrscts end examtnes tttlee % peoR
-. suite S1S Kit4redUo Dldg. Can
Nam 1871. = ~.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

The up-to-date "order of Goosey
Girls, or Free Masonry outdone" will
be given at Shorter church soon, un-
der the management Of Mrs. Mae
Byrd. Watch for particulars.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
ART CLUB MEET
ING PLACES FOR DECEMBER.

Dec. 6. Mrs. Ella Brown. 1902 Vel
ton st. Dec. 10. Mrs. Katie Ellsberry,
2705 Downing. Dec. 20, Mrs. VIM. NIL
Ter. 1887 Park Ave. Dec. 81. Miss
frankie Buchanan. 2705 Downing Ave
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
MEETINGS OF THE POND LILY
ART CLUB.

Dec. 7th. Mrs. NJ. Jacobs, 2S12 Wei
ton st. Dec. 14th, Mrs. l.. Jackson,
1927 Marion st. Dec. 81, Mrs. G. Pat
terson. 1925 Benton st. Dec. %, Mrs.
F. Smith, 2349 Ogden st.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Battling Jim johnson VS.. Sam Lang
ford will fight at the st. Louis Ath-
letic club, St Louis, Mo-. Tuesday.
December 10. Both boys are reported
to be in excellent condition. which
promises to be fast bout. Battling
Jim johnson is under the management
OF Syl. Stewart
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We, the relatives of Mrs. Laura
Finley desire to thank our many
friends for their sympathy and kind
ness shown during her recent illness
and death.-Mrs. Lenora Langston
daughter; Mrs. Ada Gibson and Mrs.
N. Fairbanks, sisters; Charles Glib
son, brother.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Watch out for the grand Piano Con-
test for the musical young ladies.
The prize to be piano given away to
the most popular young lady. Watch
these columns.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

The cr,sIs snd all eoiorsd nsaes.
xtnes and papers are now handled q
the ELirE DRUG oToRES, 21st ana
Arapahoe St., and at the braneh, 2Sre
and Washington Aves. y
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
90 YOU WISH TO LEARN TO
DANCE PRlvATElV7

All Of those persons desiring t.
learn how to dance thru private In
struetion, call Fred oneili, 1907 Emer-
son, or phone. For particulars, see
him.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

The Odd Fellows memorial commit,
tee met Sunday afternoon and made
arrangements to hold their services in
their hall. 263O Welton street, Janu-
AIRY 80. 1917. All branches of the or
der will be invited to participate.
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
THE GRAND THEATRE CON.
TINUES TO PLEASE.

Everybody who visits Larimer st.
knows that their visit is not complete
until they have stopped in and been
entertained by the high class pictures
OF the Grand theatre. They just try
o satisfy and please everybody. W
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Mrs. Esther Morris left for Califor-
mia Thursday morning, having been
called to San Francisco by the illness
of her uncle
The Denver star., 1916-12-16

Mrs. Matte o. Howard has gone to
California to spend the winter visiting
relatives and friends. While in Los
Angeles she can be found at 1921
Gladys street
The Denver star., 1916-12-16
DOUGLAS UNDERTAKING CO.

Nancy Burnside. as years, departed
this life Sunday, december 10. at resi-
dence. 2O25 Champa street. Funeral
notice later.