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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Remember that sweet pota-
to cuttings from the vines can
be set out as late as July 25, and
then they will have ninety days
in which to make before frost.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Mrs. Webster Smith and Miss BERTHE
Thompson, of Paramount, were visitors
to Colfax last Monday in the interest
of rattle of handsome embroidered
guest towels for the Red Cross fund.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Bourg have as
guests this week their sister, Miss Ma
RE Bourg, of Thibodaux, Miss Bessie
Hooper, of Leesville, and Miss Claudia
Hooper, of Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
Lost.

Three desk keys on ring and tag with
name "Auber Smith, Paducah, KY"
Inclosed in leather cover with same
name. Finder return to Miss Mary
Leonard at Hardwood Lbr. CO. Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Mrs, C. J. Billiard eft for Winfield
last Sunday afternoon, after spending
two weeks with her sisters, Mrs. A. M.
Goodwin and Mrs. s. H. Irwin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

A number of high bred Buff Orping-
ton ROSTERS, hatched this spring and
all healthy and vigorous. Address Mrs.
c. d. LaCroix, Colfax, La. jy7-2t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
The American
Red Cross
Auxiliary Societies Organizing in All
Towns Of Grant, RapideS and
LaSalle Parishes

Pursuant to publis h ed an
nouncement, Mrs. R. L. Ran
dolph, of Alexandria, chairman
of the Rapides chapter member
ship committee, and charged
with the organization of auxili-
aries throughout t h e various
towns in Rapides, Grant and La
Sale parishes, was here Tuesday,
July 3. and organized the Colfax
Auxiliary.
At a p. m. a number of citi-
zens gathered at the court house. |
while the Alexandria band play
ed a number of selections. At
a given signal the band played
The Star Spangled Banner"
the audience standing while
twenty little boys and girls
marched up the aisles waving
small U. S. flags and took their
stand inside the bar railing. The
audience then joined in singing
1.-The Red, White and Blue" with
organ accompaniment by Miss
Lennie Afford, and all remained
standing while Rev. w. S. Hen
ry delivered the invocation.
Mr.. j. B. Roberts as master
of ceremonies introduced Mrs.
Randolph in fitting preliminary
speech outlining the object of
the meeting.
Mrs. Randolph explained that
she was present to organize the
Colfax auxiliary of the Rapides
Chapter of the American Red
Cross. This local organizing is
being done in all of the towns
in Rapides, Grant and LaSalle,
which three parishes are en-
braced in the Rapides Chapter.
Mrs. Randolph will visit Mont
geometry, Selma, Pollock an d
other points for this purpose.
In all of the various communities
auxiliaries are to be organized
by the election of a chairman,
treasurer and secretary in each
town. All auxiliary members
have the same rights in the
chapter as any. Alexandria men,
Der.
This arrangement of the chap
ter is for the purpose of unifying
Red Cross work, and simplify
ing the distribution of materiasl.
All supplies for Grant, Rapides
and LaSalle will be kept at Alex
andria, and will be distributed
from that point to the auxili-
aries, to be worked up under spe-
cific instructions. In this way
lints. bandages, pads, etc., will
be supplied Systematically in
such quantity and at such time
as they may be called for by the
national authorities of the or
ganization.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Ran
dolph's address, Mr. Roberts
announced that at the instance
of the ladies several gentlemen
had been listed for short i'm
promptu speeches, whom he re-
quested to come forward as call
ed upon, after which organiza-
ton would be gone into by the
election of chairman, treasurer
and secretary.
Mr.. j. H. McNeely responded
by saying instead of a speech he
would give an account of his
stewardship as a Red Cross work.
er up to date. He especially de-
clined any credit for what had
been done, but said on being re-
quested to take action in the
matter he had simply turned the
whole thing over to Colfax la
dies, who had done all work by
the appointment of committees
that secured automobiles and
1
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
Official Proceedings of the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of COlfax.
Colfax, La, July 3. 1917.

Colfax, La, July 8. 1917.
The mayor and board of alder
men of the town of Colfax, La,
met this day in regular session.
Present.. @. Long, mayor, and
Aldermen Carnahan, Dean, Fa-
RADIO, Goodwin and Williams.
The minutes of June 5 were read
and approved.
On motion of w. C. Carnahan.
seconded by C. w. Williams the
following claims were allowed:
j. w. Duncan Co., globes. So 90
j. ID. Owens, hauling, etc.. 3 IS
Cumberland T & T Co, tolls..... 95
Frank Morris, bridges ..~... rs
The marshal reported collec-
tons as follows:
Licenses , 90 w
f1neS -..................-............ Z 5O
lU0 4V
Total .-..-....................... lat 80
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
OLIVER TAX BILL NOW
UP TO GOVERNOR
Conference Report On the Com.
mission is Adopted by
Vote 81 to q.

Frankfort, Ky, April al
though nearly all OF the members
were in their seats at convenine
time, Speaker Duffy was late in call
ing the House to order. -.
The members of the House who
did noble work with the rescue
corps were all present today. -
A rising vote of felecitation and
good wishes was extended to Repre-
sentative w. c.. C. Hobbs, of Lex
ington, who is celebrating the fif-
tieth anniversary Of his birth. Rep
resentative Hobbs responded to the
cries for speech" in few remarks
and thanked the members for their
expressions of good wishes.
After these speeches the House
resolved itself into a love feast, "
Representative Greene addressing
his remarks to the courage display
ed by Representative Meriwether
Smith in rescuing Representative
Mazyck O'Brien, who was practical
Iy overcome by the smoke at. phe
hotel fire, being shut Off from all
means of escape.
The Senate reported to the House
the passage of the Pickett bank bill
with amendments. The amend
ments were ordered printed, and the
bill and amendments were made a
special order for next Wednesday.
The conference committees re-
port to the House on the Oliver Tax
Commission bill was adopted and
the bill passed, 81 to 29.
Under tho report the Senate re-
cedes from it's action in the amend
ment providing for the true consul
Grafton to be stated in every real
estate transfer, and the House con-
ours in the Senate amendment CIV
ing the Senate the mower to confirm
the appointment of the two MEM
beers Of the tax commission to be Sc
lected by the Governor
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
= G G @ Q G O c O @ . Q 9 @ o
. LOUISVILLE LIVE G
Q STOCK MARKET .
G 6 Q Q 9 G . . @ - G @ @ @ @ Q

Louisville, April 9.-HOGS-Re-
ceipts 4,074 head. The market
ruled steady. The best hogs, 165
pounds and up, $15.75; 100 to 165
pounds, $14:20; pigs, 10000 11.55,
and roughs, S1445 down.
CATTLE-Receipts 1908 head, as
against LAS last Monday, 1882 "a
year ago, and 440 two years ago.
The best handy-weight butchers
were scarce and sold full steady to
loo to 15c higher; others unchanged.
feeders and real good
stockers in excellent demand. Choice
mich cows steady Prices ranged
from $500 to S11.5O.
CALVES-Receipts 1853 head. The
market ruled SOC lower and weak at
the decline; best veals, / a l u c.;
medium. 9G11c; common, : "a &c.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts
light The market ruled steady.
Best fat sheep, $3.50 $50; bucks,
$3.50 down. Choice lambs, $3.50
a 14.5O; seconds. $11.OO down.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
COUNTY POLITICS
DEMOCRATIC.

SHER1FF-We are authorized to
announce s. f. Bennett as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Sheriff of Ohio county. Primary
Saturday, August a. 1917.
JAILER-WE are authorized to
announce J. l.. CoIyer as candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Jailer of Ohio county. Primary Aug.
4, 1917.
JiILER-We are authorized to
announce Newton II. Baize as a can
didate for Jailer of Ohio county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party. Primary August 4, 1917.
JAILEE-Ke are authorized to
announce Buck Collins as a candi-
date for Jailer, subject to the action
of the Democratic party. Primary
August 4. 1917.
JAILER-We are authorized to
announce Loney Minton a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Jailer of Ohio county. Primary
August 4. 1917.
CLERK-We are authorized to an
nouncc Guy Il. Robertson as a can
didate for Clerk of the Ohio County
Court, subject to the action of the
Democratic party. Primary August
4, 1917.
JUDGE-We. are authorized to
announce $. 5. May candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Judge
of the Ohio County Court. Primary
Saturday, August 4.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are au-
thorized to announce Ozna Shuts a
candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Superintendent of Schools
of Ohio county. Primary August 4,
1917.
MAGISTRATE--We are authoriz-
ed to announce J. ". Hagerman q
candidate for Magistrate from the
Hartford District, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary, Sat
urday. August 4.
MAGISTRATE-W are authoriz-
ed to announce Esq. r., G .TichenOr,
a candidate for the Democratic NOM
ination for the office of Magistrate
from the 4ths Magisterial District
Primary August 4, 1917. So ,.s.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
COMPANY ii
Left Friday For Guard Duty "Some-
where" In Kentucky.

Company II, under command OF
Captain Shown, left Friday for
guard duty Somewhere" in Ken
lucky. There was quite a crowd al
the depot to bid the boys goodbye,
and tho Hartford High School turn
ed out en- masse.
Lieut. Estill Barnett was left be-
hind to enlist and drill new re-
cruits, and the following have en-
listed under the Stars and Stripes,
since the Company left:
Ode Wilson, Horse Branch; *Willie
Oliver, Bevier; Myrtle Hurt, Sim
mons; Ben H. Whitehouse, Dundee
Byron Williams. Heflin; Vernon
Wheeler, John Wheeler, Berry d.
Walker. Hartford; VIM. A. Reneer
Centertown; Thos. NJ. Maddox, Cool
Springs; Hubert l.. Kirby. Hillside;
VIM. C. Knott. Centertown; Jas. s.
Glenn, Jr.. Hartford; Attrice b
Taught, Centertown; Archie. L.
Brown. Rockport; Geoffery Barnard
Hartford.
Rejected.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
How YOU May Be Called To
Serve In War By Uncle Sam

present
men and In ways:
=
raised contingcns 100000, will be
1So 20 The will by
is
decided to abroad about December !.
EXEMPTIONS Married men-those government
work. andpo possibly farmers.
NATIONAL GUARD.
from 100000 to
As
unless present changed.
with to be
~, stored QUITO 4.
REGULARS
be len of about
volunteers
who wis to a professional soldiers.
TIL. NAVAL BRANCHES
in the land
to gett the needed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
A CARD.

To the Voters of Ohio County;
At the solicitation Of numerous
friends. from different parts of the
county, Of all political parties: ! am
submitting my claims to the voters
of the county. asking the Democratic
nomination for the office of School
Superintendent of Ohio county.
In asking for this nomination ]
refer you to my record Of twenty
three years spent in school work;
twenty years as teacher in the pub
lie schools of the county. the last
three years in the office Of County
Superintendent. ..,,,, a..,
BY this record am willing to be
judged. Sincerely yours, .....
OZNA SHUTS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
REPUBLICAN.

WDGE-We are authorized to
announce Judge r.. r. Wedding as a
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for Judge of the Ohio County
Court. Primary Aug. 4. 1917.
+ CLERK-We are authorized to
announce w. G. Blankenship can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for County Court Clerk of Ohio
county. Primary August 4. 1917.
SHERIFF-We are authorized to
announce G. A. Ralph as candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for Sheriff of Ohio county. Primary
August 4, 1917. 5''f o.
JAILER-We are authorized To
announce Worth Tichenor as a can
didate for Jaiier subject to the ac-
ton of the Republican party. Pri-
mary August 4. 1917.
JAILER-We are authorized to
announce NJ. C.. ShrOadcr a candidate
for Jailer of Ohio county. subject to
the action of the Republican party.
Primary August 4. 1917.
SUPERINTENDENT are au-
torized to announce Mrs. i. s. Mason
a candidate for the Republican NOM
nation for Superintendent of Coun-
ty Schools of Ohio county. Primary
August 4.
Note-Women who are legally
qualified. are entitled TO vote for
School Superintendent in both Pri-
mary and Final Election.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
II. G. TTCHENOR
FOR MAGISTRATE

To our list of announcements We
add the name of Esq. r. C. Tichenor.
of Centertown. for reelection to the
office of Justice of the Peace in Mag
isterial District No. 4, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
August primary. His ability, faith
full service, experience and popular
ity commend him to the party. II
nominated he will be elected and
serve in such a manner as TO show
the wisdom OF endorsing him for a
second term,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
CORPORAL HIGDON
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

Corporal Thomas Higdon, of Co
X. Greensboro. Third Kentucky Reg
iOent. while doing guard duty or
the Illinois Central Railroad. "some,
where in Ohio county" was STRUCK
by fast passenger train SaturdaJ
afternoon and instantly killed. He
was watching down the track. and
on account of the high wind did moi
hear the approaching train.
Corporal Higdon's home was al
Kirk. Breckenridge county. and hi,
remains were sent there for burial
He had been member of Com
nany G. several years.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

An exchange says: What chance
has a civilian with the girls when a
kahki-clad soldier appears upon the
scene?" To which we might add
that said civilian has no chance at
all in Hartford, for most every hoy
here donned his uniform and should
cred arms for his country when Com
pany II was called out last week. A
fine spirit Of patriotism, and the boys
should be heartily commended by AL.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
PUBLICITY MOI


Mas .strates are constitutional Of.
ncers ard by the Constitution are
made members Of the Fiscal Court
Before entering upon their duties
they must take an oath TO support
the Constitution and the laws OF
Kentucky.
(Sec. 1884 of the Statutes) AT
ter providing that the Sheriff shall
execute bond, collect and settle, the
law says:
"His (the Sheriff's) settle
ments shall show the amount of
poll tax, and also the amount OF
ad valorem tax collected, and
an itemized statement of the
moneys disbursed, and the same
shall be published for at least
two weeks in the paper publish
ed in the county having the
largest circulation therein, If
any be published in the county;
IL none, then the settlement
shall be published by written or
printed handbills posted at the
front door of the court house,
and at least three other public
places in the county"
The settlement of the Ohio Coun-
ty Sheriff for the year 1916 was
filed and approved by the Fiscal
Court on the 18th day of February.
No publication was ordered. An
other session was held last week.
April 4th and 9Th, and yet the tax
payers have not seen in print the
settlement which the law says shall
he published Not only that, but
the Court refused after their atten-
ton was called to the delinquency,
to direct its publication. The law
quoted above says it shall be pub
lished in the county newspaper hav-
ing the largest circulation therein.
II order that there should be no eX-
Cuse for further delay. the mana
ger Of The Herald filed with the
court q sworn statement as to this
papers circulation in Ohio county
ard Us circulation together. A
representative of the paper in open
court called attention to the law and
the decision of the Court of Appeals
which holds il to be mandatory on the
Fiscal Court to publish in the paper
having the largest circulation in the
county. A Democratic member sug-
aested that the Clerk be directed to
publish as required by law, but no
action was taken by the court. A
Republican member suggested to
The Herald representative that while
the law required publication there
seemed to be no penalty for failing
to do so.
For the benefit of this member or
others We call attention to Sec. 227
of the Constitution and Sec. 374S
of the Statutes of Kentucky, which
provide a penalty for any willful
neglect of duty by such officers.
At last, however, the remedy is
with the tax payers. They pay the
bills and are entitled to the infor-
nation as to fiscal affairs of the
county. The law was made that the
public might see what and how pub
lie funds are received and disbursed.
Fortunately also, these officers
are elected by the people. and if we
do not mistake the times and the
conditions in this county there will
he a reckoning in November-there
will be a trial-the people will be
the jury-and the verdict will be
ropd arad NJ tba ballot how
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
"CLEAN-UP" PROCLAMATION.

If cleanliness is next to Godli-
ness" and no one hardly disputes it.
then we want to show our visiting
friends and neighbors that We are
living right by cleaning up our back
wards, back lots. etc. and as there
is always designated time set apart
ne cleanup days. I as Mayor of the
city of Hartford. do hereby specify
End designate April "a and 25. 1917.
as cleanup and paint-up days in our
little city. II is hoped that every
body will do their part toward clean
ing up the town.
j. c. ILER, Mayor.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

A week or so ago we noticed a
page advertisement OF a we'll known
distillier in dry" newspaper. A
few days ago we read an editorial in
the same sheet giving John Barley
corn fits. Consistency, thou art a
Jewel"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

II takes more nerve to sign en-
listment papers now than one thinks,
in view of the fact that things are so
indefinite, and the boys of Hartford
and Ohio county who have rallied to
Old Glory during the past few days
should have the best wishes and
commentator of every patriotic
citizen.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

A Louisville woman seeks a di-
vorce from her husband because she
Gays he is always chasing her with
either a butcher knife or gun.
Some women arc so easily peeved!
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

From the amount of disinfectant
bought at one time for the Jail, one
would judge II is used as an antidote
for bug juice" peddled by the fell
lows locked up for "bootlegging."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11
ESCAPES IRON COURT HOUSE

Leitchheld. KY. April 6.-While
Lawrence Emery was on trial in the
Circuit Court here on the charge of
shooting and wound'ng George Har-
roll. he ,rpietlv walked unroticad
FROM the COURTROOM and made his
escape. He has not been captured.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

A Wisconsin woman has two hus-
bands locked in the same cell-one
charged with abandonment and the
other with non-suppcrt. Lucky wo-
man to have two husbands, and both
of them in Jail.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

In a statement addressed to the
people of Missouri. Senator Stone of
filibuster fame, says now that war
has been declared that everything
he done to bring victory and that
the boys "close the ranks. be game
end make good"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

The Republicans of Ohio county
have had the uninterrupted control
of the Fiscal Court for more than
eleven years. Have they made good?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

Wheat. the great bread-making
cereal. reached the s2.00 mark in
Chicago last week. II was the high
est price ever paid on normal mar
ket. This price was only exceeded
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

Practically every bridge and tun-
rel in Kentucky is being guarded
by members of the National Guard.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

Umph-my! But wasn't Easter
a rough one?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

Greeley. Colo.-Editor Hartford
Herald. Dear Sir:-Enclcsed find
SOC for which please send me the
Hartford Herald for six months.
Very truly yours,
BELVA T. LEACHE.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-04-11

once-in 1s64--and that was only
momentary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05
Branchville Breezes.

:. Branchville, March 31.-Miss Lips
comb spent the weekend with her
sister at Aiken.
Miss Ruth Byrd has, returned from
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. E. ]. Hutto, at Charleston.
Mr.. and Mrs B. A. Dukes and two
sons, of Augusta, are spending few
days with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. S.. Dukes.
Bob Dodenhoff, of Greenville,
spent several days last week with his
brother, J. B. Dodenhof.
! e. L. Padgett and his mother, Mrs.
D. w. Padgett, of Colleton county,
were in town this week. Mr.. Pad
gett is just back from the border.
Miss Virginia Rogers, of Bowman,
spent the weekend with Miss Evelyn
Betheae
Mrs. w. H. Williams and Mrs. O.
G. Rhoad spent part of this week
with relatives in Bamberg.
Mrs. A. ]. Allen is visiting rela-
tives in Leesville.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05
GERMANS ACTIVE IN MEXICO.
Pressure Being Brought
to Bear on Gen. CarranZa.

Laredo, Texas, April 2.-Travelers
from Mexico City just arrived said to-
day that tremendous pressure was be-
ing brought to bear on Gen. Car
rama by both the so-called ''civn
group" and the military party, en-
bracing many Of the army chiefs. He
has not definitely aligned himself
with either, although it is known that
he desires to curb the activities of
the military.
"The civil party" is strongly op-
posed to any alliance with Germany
against the United States and stands
firm for policy of neutrality in the
event of the entry of the United
States into the war. The military
party, according to these stories, is
strongly pro-German and advocates
the entry of Mexico into hostilities
against it's northern neighbof.
German Plotting.
The reports from Mexico City as
sert that German influence and money
have been active among the military
party and that certain members have
plans for an active invasion Of the
border States after the United States
has been goaded into making the first
hostile move. 1t is also asserted that
these plans contemplate the foment-
ing of a revolutionary movement in
Guatemala and the burning Of the
oil wells in the Tampico district,
The story has been brought to the
border that Gen. Maximillian Klaus,
German-Mexican commander, has
begun the recruiting of brigade of
5000 Germans to force hostilities
with the United States in Chihuahua
and Sonora.
Obregon Faction Threatening.
It is alleged by the travellers that
they were informed before leaving
Mexico City that sixteen generals
closely allied with Gen. Obregon,
minister of war, called on Carranza
and, demanded that he withdraw his
support from the civil faction, stat
ing that if he did not do so they
would cease to support his admins
tration.
According to the sources. mention
ed previously, Germany is alleged to
have promised 1he Mexican military
chiefs Texas, Arizona and New Mexi-
co in the event the proposed alliance
should be successful and also British
Honduras.