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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-08-26
PROCLAMATION
II Special School Tax Election For Dis
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~ Special school ak ELECTION FOR US
trict II.
Pursuant to a resolution passed by the
.5oard of School Directors of the Pdrlsn
# Giant. louisiana, at its meeting on the
I'D day of July, lJl6, 1, j. ii. hicNeeiy,
resident of SAID board, hereby gave no
zee tnat in compliance with said resoII-
ion a special election VIII be held IN Dis
rict IL. of Grant. Parish, louisiana, Oh
TUESDAY, -SEPrEM Der 8, 1Yl6,
or the purpose OF submitting to the prop
.rty taxpayers qualified under the laws OF
louisiana to vote at special school tax
Elections, the following proposition, to
Sit:
PROPOSITION
10 levy a special-tax of ten mills on the
Iollar on all property in Dry Prong D.s-
rict No. IL, Grant Parish, La, subject t.
tate taxation, annually, for a period of
-wo years, beginning with the year 1916
md ending with the year 1918, both years
inclusive. for the purpose of supporting
md maintaining the schools located in the
said Dry Prong School District No. IL.
The polling place for holding the said
special election shall be at Dry Prong
precinct, in the said Dry Prong School
District No. IL, Grant Parish, La. and n.
]. Walker, /. b. Sermons and Mike Hen
said election. and j. w. Smith shall se-ve
rs clerk of the said election.
The polls shall be open at seven O'Clock
L. m. and close at five O'Clock p. IN. and
the election shall be conducted in accord
nee with the election law governing such
elections
Notice is also given that at eleven
o'clock on Wednesday. September 6, 1916,
he said Board Of School Directors of the
Parish of Grant, Louisiana, will meet at
their office in the court house at Colfax.
louisiana, and I'm open session proceed to
open the ballot box. examine and count
the ballots in number and amount, eX-
umine and canvass the returns and de-
lare the result Of said election.
Given under my hand officially on this
he I'd day of July, 1916.
]. III. McNEELY.
President.
A true copy. attest:
J. N. WARNER,
Secretary.
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PROCLAMATION
OF Special School Tax Election, Christian
Hope District 16.


Pursuant to a resolution passed by the
Board of School Directors of the Parish
OF Grant, louisiana, at its meeting held
on the ed day of July. 1916. /. ]. II. Nc
Nicely, president of said board, hereby
give notice that in compliance with sail!
resolution a special election win be held
In Christian Hope District No. Is, Grant
Parish. Louisiana, on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1916,
for the purpose of submitting to the prop
erty taxpayers qualified under the law
OF Louisiana to vote at special school tax
elections. the following proposition. t.
wit:
PROPOSITION
To levy a special tax OF five mills on the
dollar on all property subject to state
taxation in Christian Hope District No.
16. Grant Parish, Louisiana, for a period
OF five years. beginning with the yeai
1915 and ending with the year 1920. both
years inclusive, for general educational
purposes.
The polling place for holding the said
Georgetown, La. and w. II. Westberry
y. M. Ussery and j. ID. McConathy shall.
serve as commissioners of the said cleo
ton, and j. l.. Holmes shall serve as
clerk of the said election
Notice Is also given that at eleven
O'Clock a m. on September 6, 1916. this
BOARD will meet at the court house OF
Grant Parish. In their office, at Colfax.
LOUISIANA, and in open session proceed TO
open the ballot box. examine and count
the ballots in number and amount. and
canvass the returns and declare the re-
suit of the election
Given under my hand officially on this
I'D day OF July, 1916.
J. II. McNEELY.
President
A true copy. attest:
]. N. WARNER,
Secretary
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-08-26
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PROCLAMATION
IF Special School Tax Election for Dis
all
Secretary.

trict 5.
Pursuant to a resolution by the Board
4 School Directors of the Parish OF
Srant. Louisiana, at its meeting held OIL
he 22d day of July, 1Y16, /, }. ii. Nc
Nicely, President Of said board. hereby
ave notice that in compliance with said
esolution a special election will be held
n District 5, of Grant Parish, Louisiana,
n September 5. Isle. for the purpose of
ubmitting to the property taxpayers
Qualified under the laws, of Louisiana to
ote at special school tax elections, the
Glowing proposition, to wit:
PROPOSITION
% levy a special tax of five mills on the
lollar on all property subject to state tax
.tion in Clear Creek District No. 8,
irant Parish, Louisiana, for a period OF
i've years, beginning with the year 1915
md ending with the year 1s20, both
ears inclusive, for the purpose of build
lg and equipping school houses in said
Hear Creek District No. 5.
The polling place for holding the said
election shall be at Antioch Church in
aid District No. 5, of Grant Parish, La.
nd l.. A. Paul, Z. I. Nugent and A. II
;quires shall serve as commissioners of
he said election. and R. o. Nugent shall
erve as clerk of the said election.
The polls shall be open at seven o'clock
|. m. and close at five o'clock p. m. and
he election shall be conducted in accord
nee with the election law governing
such elections.
Notice is hereby given that at eleven
'clock on Wednesday. September 6, 1916
he said board OF school directors of the
Parish of Grant, louisiana, will meet at
heir office in the court house at Colfax,
louisiana, and in open session proceed to
,pen the ballot box, examine and count
he ballots in number and amount, exam
ne and canvass the returns and declare
he result OF the said election.
Given under my hand officially on this
he 22d day of July, 1916.
]. II. McNEELY.
President.
\ true copy, attest:
j. N. WARNER,
Secretary.
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PROCLAMATION
OF Special School Tax Election for Dis
trict S-10-30

trfct S-10-30.
Pursuant to a resolution passed by the
Board of School Directors Of the Parish
of Grant, Louisiana, at its meeting held
on the ed day of July. 1916, l. j. H. Nc
Nicely. President OF said board hereby
give notice that in compliance with said
resolution a special election will be held
in District S-l0-30 Grant Parish Louis
lana, on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER S, 1916.
for the purpose of submitting to Nthe
property tax payers qualif fled under the
laws OF Louisiana TO vote at special school
tax elections. the following proposition
to wit:
PROPOSITION
To levy a five mills special tax on all
property subject to state taxation in
District $1,000. of Grant Parish, Louis
lana. for a period of five years. begin
ming with the year 1916 and ending with
the year 1920. both years inclusive, for
general educational purposes
The polling place for holding the said
election shall be at Sand Spur precinct
in the said District $1,000. Of Grant
Parish. Louisiana, and that j. b. Max
well. j. w. Barron and George Wagner
shall serve as commissioners Of the said
election, and that +. J. Faulkner shall
serve as clerk Of the said election.
The polls shall be open at seven O'Clock
a. m and close at five o'clock p. m, and
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Notice to Tfespassers.

All persons are warned not to tres
pass on the timber or the cultivated
lands of the Red River Land & Cattle
Co., formerly known as the Bynum
property. Parties found trespassing
upon the lands or timber of this COM
pany win be prosecuted according to
law. w. c. PATTON,
Tvs Manager.
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Proclamation by the Governor.
STATE OF LOUISIANA |

Executive Department
Whereas, the Police Jury of the Par
ish of Grant desires to have the pro-
visions of the Constitution and laws of
the State on the subject of Juvenile
Courts extended to said parish; and
Whereas, said Police Jury, on June
5, 1916, in regular session convened,
adopted resolution making applica-
ton and requesting, according to law,
that the effect and operation of said
provisions of law be extended to said
Parish of Grant;
Now. therefore, l, r. G. Pleasant,
Governor of Louisiana, do issue this,
my proclamation, extending the pro-
visions of the law on the subject pf
Juvenile Courts to the Parish of Grant,
hereby declaring the said provisions in
effect and operation in said parish; and
| do further direct that publication
hereof be made in said parish and in
the official journal at the Capitol, ac-
cording to law.
In testimony whereof, / have here
unto set my hand and caused tobe affix-
ed the great seal of the State of Lou
isiana at the Capitol in the City of
Baton Rouge, this 18th day of July,
1916.
(Signed) R. G. PLEASANT.
By the Governor.
JAMES ]. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
R. H. FLOWER,
Asst. Secretary of State.
[SEAL1 jy22-4t
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bic. ! tried nearly ev-
cry medicine / could
hear of. among them I
used fifteen bottles of
one popular prepare
ton, but never found
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until l took Chamber
lain's Stomach and
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/ have had no more
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ing that time. / have
recommended Cham.
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great many sufferers
with stomach trouble.
and travelling sales
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men, and have met many OF the Toys on
the road that are afflicted with disorders
of the stomach as they have to put up
with all kinds of half cooked grub at the
different. country hotels. which is one
cause of this dreadful disease"
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A travelling Man Cured

P. B. Counterman, travelling man Of
Joplin, Mo-, writes: Twelve years ago
was q great snfferer from stomach trou.
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For Sale.

Registered Duroc.Jersey pigs. Ad-
dress the Verda High School, Verda,
Louisiana. aug19-4t
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For Sale.

Store house and lot at Aloha, La,
will sell cheap. part cash, balance on
credit. Apply TO A. l.. ELIAS,
july29-4t Aloha, La.
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Continued hom arst DIG

etc, That the ballot box, necessary blanks
and other necessary paraphernaha, shall
be prepared by the Secretary OF the
Board of School Directors. and he shall
cause to be printed ballots for use in said
election in the following form, to wit:
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for the asking
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FOR SUANCE OF BUNDS
Proposition
To incur debt and issue bonds
OF the said Dry Prong School
District NJ. IL. in Grant Pr
ish, Louisis. IA. 40 the amount OF
ten thousa d $50, 0o0.00) dollars
to run fol / period OF ten (lO)
years, bearing interest at the
rate of five per cent per an
mum, payable annually. the
funds thus derived to be used
for the purpose of building and
equipping a school building at
Dry Prong, Louisiana, in the
said Dry Prong School District
No. IL.
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PROPOSITION.

NOI OOI IO1N-
Proposition to levy a five
mills tax on all the taxable
property in ward number three
of Grant parish, Louisiana,
for a period of five years be-
ginning with the year 1916 and
ending with the year 1920,
both years inclusive, for the
purpose of building and main
tanning public roads in said
ward number three.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24

An irate citizen says that here
after he wants the editors to
mind their own business. My
dear Christian friend, did you
ever reflect, in your contempla-
tive moments, when the moon is
beaming, when the whippoor-
will sings in the tree, when the
hired man snores in the loft, the
yellow dog sleeps on the lea, and
the mosquito gets in his work
did you ever reflect in such
times upon the idea that a paper
containing only accounts of the
editors own private business
would be apt to prove monotO-
nous to the general public They
might stand it for awhile, but in
the end it would be a thorn in
the side and a WEAKNESS to the
flesh, and all that sort of thing.
No, brother, the true editors
business is to make everybody's
business his business. That's
business. So there's no use in
making a chronic kicker of your
self for any one.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24
COL. HENRY FOR CONGRESS.

While the Monday Morning
Leader has not been taken into
the confidence of Col. R. H.
Henry, the distinguished editor
of the Clarion-Ledger, the Leader
would not be unwilling to bet a
big saucer of ice cream that two
years from now the Colonel will
again offer for congress against
the present incumbent, who a
few days ago defeated a very
able and worthy Jackson gentle
man, J. H, HOWE.
Col, Henry has made two cam
paigns for congress, in both OF
which he was defeated, though
in both he received a splendid
vote in Kinds county.
In the past two years Col. Hen
ry has increased his strength in
this district. He is a loyal,
faithful democrat, and if he de-
cides to run for congress two
years hence, it is certain that he
will make the race exceedingly
interesting for whoever happens
to oppose him. Monday Morning
Leader.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24
COUNCIL MEETING.
BRANDON, Miss, Aug.

BRANDON, MISS, Aug. l, '16.
The mayor and board of alder
men met in regular session on
the above date with the follow
ing members present:
Mayor ?. Henry and aldermen
A. G. McLaurin, G. G. Sprague,
w. S. May, w. G. Barnes and A.
M. Shields, when the following
business was held and done, to-
wit:
The minutes of the last meet
ing were read and on motion ap-
proved.
The following accounts were
allowed and the clerk was order
ed to issue warrants for the pay
ment of same:
General Fund-W. G. Barnes,
nails, posts, etc., $1.75; Brandon
Water Co., water July. $3.50 ;
A. M. Shields, tools, nails, etc. /,
$4.15.
School Fund-A. G. Thornton,
crayon for colored school, $1.2
The marshal and tax collector
was ordered to collect all taxes,
dog, street, etc., and report in
full at next regular meeting. 1t
was also ordered that the mar
shall be required to be present at
every regular meeting of this
board.
The clerk was ordered to trans
fer from the school fund to the
general fund the sum of $3.50. 90.
Adjourned.
A. M. SHIELDS, Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24
A GOOD TIME TO BEGIN.

Now is a good time to start a
savings account in local bank.
Many a young man who is get
ting good wages will be glad in
years to come if he takes this adj
vice and acts upon it. This is
not an advertisement for the
banks but an appeal to the young
men and young women of the
community to begin a campaign
of preparedness to put them
selves on EASY Street" in the
future. The country may not all
ways be as prosperous as now:
Wages may not be as high and
jobs may not be as plentiful. Of
course, if you insist on spending
all the money you get as soon as
you get it, this will avail nothing.
But if you go little slow, save a
part of what you make, have as
good a time as you can, with the
future in view, the savings de-
partment of the banks will -four
ish and while they are possibly
making a few dimes off your
money, you will be dollars ahead
in the long run and have in addi-
ton, cultivated habit of saving
that will be of benefit now and
in after life.
Save a few dollars and open an
account at the bank.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24

who will give their best thought.
energy and action to this end.
The right kind of school board
will employ the right kind of
teachers, and they in their turn
will produce from our unlettered
youth the keenest intellectual
minds of the future. Let us con-
serve the interests Of GU public
schools of today. for the instruc-
ton and control of our children
in their young days will bespeak
their standing. efficiency and sue
cess in the later years of life. 1t
there is one single thing that can
be done to improve educational
conditions locally, that thing
should be done promptly, cheer
fully and without bubble. Half
measures today will not make
whole men and women Of tomor-
row.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

Under and by virtue of the authority conferred
upon me in a certain deed Of trust executed by
Alex Runnells the 18th day of June. 1876 in
favor of II. w. Burleson beneficiary. to secure
certain Indebtedness therein mentioned. which
deed of trust is recorded page IL in book No.
So in the chancery clerks Office in Brandon in
Rankin county. Mississippi. the conditions of said
deed of trust having been broken, and the under
signed substituted trustee having been appointed
by said beneficiary to act in the place of the orig-
nal trustee, Alex Givvins. who is unwilling and
refuses to execute said trust and the undersigned
substituted trustee having been requested by the
said beneficiary to sell said property conveyed
therein. for the satisfaction of the debt thereby
secured. with interest. costs and attorneys fee. /.
NJ Childre. substituted trustee will Friday. the
18th day of August. 1916. sell at public auction to
the highest and best bidder for cash. during legal
hours. in front of Fishers store. at Pearson. in
Rankin county. Mississippi the following describ-
ed property conveyed in said deed of trust. towt:
One yoke of steers about years old.
One red steer with no horns. named Boy"
One steer with horns. red and white named
Charley" and
One bay horse about 10 years old.
The title to said property is believed to be good
but the undersigned trustee will convey only such
title as is vested in him as substituted trustee in
said deed of trust
M CHILDRE, Substituted Trustee
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

l. j. r. East, trustee under the provisions and
by virtue of the authority conferred upon me in a
R. Buchanan on the 7th day of April. 1913 to Sc
cure a certain Indebtedness to the said Mrs. Mag
gle R. Buchanan. which has not been paid. the
Record No. rs, page 1893. of the chancery clerks
office of Rankin county, Mississippi and in default
in the payment of said amount having been made
the executrix of the estate of the said Mrs: Maggie
r. Buchanan. deceased. to-wit: Miss Susie b.
Buchanan has ordered me to sell the real estate
embraced in the said deed of trust. and will on
the 4th day of September. 1916. offer for sale and
sell for cash to the highest bidder. at the front
door of the county court house of said county and
state during legal hours the following described
real property situated in Rankin county. Missis-
sippi to-wit: One-half undivided interest in the
ne Ia of the Sc Ia, lying east of the Brandon and
Fannin public road in section 49, and the NV Ia of
the sw Ia less 10 acres off the east side of sec a.
All in township q, ranges.
This the 10th day of August 1915.
]. r. EAST Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24
STRANGE THINGS HAPPEN
ING.

M. G. Gipson, one Of our sub
scribers living on Route 4, Jack
son, sends the following:
A very strange thing happened
above my place lately. A turkey
gobbler was missing for two or
three weeks, and to my surprise
| found him setting on seven
guinea eggs. This is strange
news to me and all who have
come in to see him. Thinking it
may be strange to others. |
thought to publish it. Probably
it may be strange news to- your
readers. l don't know whether
he will hatch guineas or turkeys.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

HI L. McCasKill. trustee under the provisions
Of and BY virtue of the authority conferred upon
me in deed of trust made by G. E. Gray to j. r.
East on the 2Srd day of July. 1913. to secure q
certain indebtedness to ]. r. East. which has not
been paid. said deed of trust being of record in
Land Trust Deed Record No. Is, page No. S27. of
the chancery clerks Office Of Rankin county, Mis-
sissippi. which said deed of trust for q valuable
consideration has been transferred to j. r. Buch-
anan viii on the 18th day Of September. 1916.
BIER for sale and sell for cash to the highest bid
der at the front door Of the county court house Of
said county and state. during legal hours. the fol-
lowing described real property situated in said
county and state. to-wit: The entire interest Of
the said G. e. Gray ia and to the IL Of section "a
township 5. range s. the same beings one-tWelfth
undivided interest ID the above land
This the 10th day Of August 1916
Ill. McCASKIIyL, Truoteo,
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TRUSTEES SALE.

State of Mississippi. Rankin County.
By deed of trust which was executed on the
28th day of May. 1914. and which is recorded in
Book No. q. at page Z. in the Office of the chancery
clerk of Rankin County, Richard Pearson con-
veyed to me the land herein below described to
secure certain indebtedness therein named due
and payable to Peahatchie Bank Default has
been made in the payment of the said indebted
ness. all of which is past due and unpaid. and
have been requested to sell said land to pay said
Indebtedness.
Therefore in consideration of the premises and
under and by virtue of the terms of the said deed
of trust, l. C. K. Jones. Trustee. will. on Thurs
day. the 3lst day of August, 1916 during legal
hours, at the court house at Brandon, in Rankin
County. Mississippi. offer for sale and sell to the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-24
OFFICIAL VOTE FOR CON-
GRESHAM.
COLLIER DEFEATS HOWE BY A
MAJORITY OF 1859.


The congressional executive
committee of the Eighth congress
ional district met at Jackson Sat
urday afternoon to canvass the
returns of the democratic prima-
ry held last Tuesday.
Yazoo county was represented
by proxy, the other counties had
personal representatives. The
returns were canvassed, and the
following certified report shows
the official result of last Tues
days primary:
Howie Kinds, 1925; Yazoo,
1856; Warren, 100; Madison, 1916;
Rankin us. Total 2,92O.
Collier-Hinds, 1,278; Yazoc,
s29; Warren, 1851; Madison,
416; Rankin, $40. Total, 4,559.
Congressman Collier was de-
clared the nominee, on motion OF
one of the members of the COM
mittee, and his name was sent to
Secretary of State ]. w. Power
to be placed on the ticket to be
voted in the November election.
Paul Ratliff presided as chair
man of the session of the COM
mittee and A. B. Stubbletield
acted as secretary.
An interesting feature of the
result of the counting shows that
CONGRESSMAN Collier would have
defeated Mr.. Howie by 81 had
Warren county not been in the
district.
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interests of our own country
should be even now entrenching
themselves and building a bull
wark of protection which even
time itself will find indestructi-
BILE. We cannot hope to retain
the advantages we have gained
unless extraordinary measures
are pursued, and any relaxation
of vigilance now or in the future
will result in commercial loss and
eventual disaster. 1t is time to
act.