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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mrs. H. G. Goodwin is the proud re-
cipient of memorial containing the
names of every member of Company M
which is now encamped in New Or
leans. The memorial was sent to her
by her youngest son, Philo M. Good
wyn, who is among the sixteen boys
from Colfax who enlisted in Co. M,
and besides giving the roster of the
company it contains the following in
scriptions: German American War,
1917. Company M mustered into u. S.
service April Is. 1917; modified al
Alexandria. La. April, l. 1917; called
into service by the president on March
81, 1917"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
Sheriff Sale.

Sheriff Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant.
18th Judicial District Court.
James T. Penninger VS.. Albert Brown
ing.
No. 3404.
By virtue of writ of seizure and sale
issued out of the Thirteenth Judicial
District Court and to me directed in
the above numbered and entitled suit,
directing and commanding me to seize
and sell the property of defendant,
have seized and will offer for sale at
the principal front door of the court
house in Colfax, La. between the hours
prescribed by law for judicial sales, on
SATURDAY. AUG. 4. 1917,
the following described property, seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant
herein, to-wit:
The NV 1 of Sc I, sec. "a, tip. 9 n,
r west.
Terms of sale Cash, with the bene.
fit of appraisement.
Colfax, La, June %, 1917.
L. y. CLINTON,
Sheriff of Grant Parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mr.. J. j. Youngblood brought the
Chronicle a biscuit Monday, made
from -four ground on Mrs.iC. E. P. Cal
houn's grist mill at Firenzie. The
wheat from which the -four was made
was grown by Mr.. C. G. Jones, who
lives in the hills east of Colfax about
four miles. The biscuit was about the
color of Graham bread, but it was
sweet and palatable.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
LEMONS WRITTEN AND
BEAUTIFY THE SKIN
Make this beauty lotion cheapIy for
your face, neck. arms and hands.

At the cost of small jar of ordinary
cold cream one can prepare full quar-
ter pint of the most wonderful lemon
skin softener and complexion beautifer,
by squeezing the juice of two fresh lem
ons into bottle containing three ounces
of orchard white. Care should be taken
to strain the juice through fine cloth
90 no lemon pulp gets in, then this To-
tion will keep fresh for months. Every
woman knows that lemon juice 10 used
to bleach and remove such blemishes as
freckles, sallowness and tan and 10
the ideal skin softener, whitener and
beautiier.
Just try It! Get three ounces Of
orchard white at any drug store and
two lemons from the grocer and make up
. quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant
lemon lotion and massage il daily into
the face, neck, arms and hands. It 10
marvellous to smoother rough, red hands.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mr.. R. S. Cameron. secretary of the
Grant Parish Farm Loan Association,
has received personal letter from
Gov. Pleasant, stating he has called
an extra session of Legislature to
convene in July to amend the widow s
dover law. Since this letter was writ
ten, Gov. Peasants secretary has an
nounced that July 9 is the date set for
the Legislature to convene.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
Boxes to Be Sent Colfax Soldier Boy,

Boxes TO Be Sent COlfax Soldier Boys.
Individual boxes containing neces-
saries are being gotten up for the six
teen Colfax soldier boys encamped with
Company M at Camp Nichols in New
Orleans, and it is desired to give any
one an opportunity to contribute any
of the articles for the boxes. The
boxes will contain tooth brush, l tube
toothpaste, l bandanna handkerchief,
2 white handkerchiefs, l bar of toilet
soap and medium size towels. Eleven
packages have been contributed to date
and anyone wishing to contribute will
please send articles with their cards to
Miss Lily Belle Goodwin not later than
Monday afternoon, June Is.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Miss Eva Irwin left last Sunday for
a visit to relatives in WINFIELD. She
was accompanied by little Misses Wv
ian and Sybil Billiard. of Marshall.
Texas, who will visit their grandpa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. P. S. Smith, and
other relatives.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Deputy S. w. Johnston has had the
parish prisoners at work this week
scraping and painting the long iron
bridge across the Darro on the Fair
mount and Bagdad road. He informs
us he will scrape and repaint all the
iron bridges in ward one.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
Sloan's Eminent For Rheumatism.

The torture of rheumatism, the pains
and aches that make life unbearable
are relieved by Sloan's Libiment, a
clean clear liquid that is easy to apply
and more effective than mussy plasters
or ointments because it penetrates
quickly without rubbing. For the
many pains and aches following ex-
posture, strains. sprains and muscle
soreness, Sloan's LIniment IL. promptly
effective. Always have bottle handy
for gout, lumbago, toothsche. back
ache, stiff neck and all external pains.
At Druggist. 5c.-Adv.-l.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
Gin Plant for Sale.

Complete gin outfit, consisting of
two 70-saw stands equipped with air
blast system, one steam press, one
Adams boiler and engine, all in good
running order, will be sold at bar
gain. If interested write to Chronicle,
Colfsx. La. jel6-tf
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Since the receipt of the three blooms
of cotton on June 9, the Chronicle has
received numerous others. Among the
number is bloom from Mr. P NJ U.s.
sery, of Selma, who sends in a red
bloom pulled June Is, grown on his
place, which he says he thinks is real
early for that part of Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mrs. Fannie Mae TrousdaIe. a writer
of ability and experience, correspond
ent of the Shreveport Times, gave Col
fax fine write-up in that paper of
Sunday, June 10. She was very COM
plimentafy to Colfax and her citizens,
and said many nice things about the
town and and parish that ought to be
of ultimate benefit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

MIR. ]. H. McNeely, Mrs. G. H. Nc
Knight and Miss Cora Wells spent yes
terday morning in the Paramount neigh
borhood, soliciting funds and members
for the Grant Parish Red Cross Chap
ter. They secured over $50 in money
and a number of members were en-
rolled.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Do you get up at night? Sanol is
surely the best for all kidney and blad-
der troubles Sanol gives relief in "a
hours from all backache and bladder
troubles. Sanol is guaranteed rem
edy. 35c and $1.00 a bottle at e
drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Adjutant General McCrory has
just completed a revised list of
the men VINO will likely COM
pose the exemption boards for
Louisiana and forwarded it to
Provost Marshal General Crow
der.
The nominations for these
boards were made by Governor
Pleasant, on authority of Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
German Grain Crops Burning Up

German Grain Crops Burning Up.
Copenhagen, June 19.-Thro-
out Germany, according to re-
ports, all of the valuable grain
crops are burning up as in 1915,
in an unprecedent heat wave.
The drought has existed since
early in May. Tropical temper
AZURE is reported in Germany.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

A patent has been granted a
Minnesota inventor for process
for freezing fish in boxes lineo
with oiled paper so that they can
be shipped by mail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo, [ -
Tncaa Co,1ufv %.

State OF Ohio, City OF Toledo,
Lucas County. 90
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm Of F. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City OF To-
iedo. County and State aforesaid; and
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day OF December.
A. d. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials. free
r. J. CHENEY q CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. TIC.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

When you have backache the liver
or kidney are sure to be out of gear.
Try Sanol, it does wonders for the
liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial
Csc bottle will convince you. Get it
at the drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mr.. ]. M. Jones. of Pollock, has a
force of painters. and decorators at
work on Prof: ]. r. De Moss bunga-
low, and Contractor Taylor is rushing
the carpenter work to stay ahead of
the painters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mrs. T. j. Porteus, who with her
two sons has been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Goodwin, for the
past two weeks, will leave for Boyce
Sunday morning, where they will take
the T. & P. train for Plaquemine.
which is to be their future home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
PROOF UNDER ACT 6-6-12.

PROOF UNDER ACT 6-6-12.
Notice is hereby given that Clarence
Lavespere, of Aloha, La, who, on June
q, 1912, made homestead entry No.
057S4 for fractional southwest quarter.
section 20, township z north, range 4
west, Louisiana Meridian, has filed no.
tice of intention to make three year
proof, to establish claim TO the land
above described, before Clerk of Court
j. j. O'Quinn, at Colfax. La, on the
SOth day of July, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Joseph
Dalme, of Aloha, La; Albert Brosset,
of Cloutierville, La; Albert RACIAL, of
Marco, La; Jno. Abraham, of Marco,
La. +. ID. GlANELLONl,
je23 Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
House for Rent.

Seven room residence on corner lot
of one acre, with garden, outhouses.
plenty of water and abundant shade,
will be rented reasonable to desirable
tenant. For information apply at the
Chronicle Office. je23
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

We are sorry to learn from Mr.. Jno.
NJ. Anthony that Mr.. Jas. w. Hadnot
lost his house at Hadnot by fire about
IL a. m. on Sunday, June II. Most of
the household and kitchen furnishings
were saved
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
Ebenezer Camp Meeting Dates.

Ebenezer camp meeting will begin
Friday, July q, and close on Sunday,
August s. Workers. Revs. Will Nc
Ieod and o. H. Calls.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Miss Bertha Hutchinson, of Verda,
and Miss Ella Voinche, of Welchton,
are visiting this week at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Duncan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mrs. T. l.. McNeely and Miss Mary
McNeely returned Thursday afternoon
from Alexandria, where they visited
Mrs. Chas. Nunally.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mrs. w. A. Jones has been enjoying
q visit this week from her father-in-
law, Mr.. r. M. Jones and daughter,
Miss Vera, of Arcadia.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mrs. C. J. Billiard, of Marshall, Tex
as, arrived last Sunday night and is
visiting her sisters, Mrs. A. M. Good
wyn and Mrs. S. II. Irwin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mrs. DIR. d. H. Huff, er, of Ell Paso
Texas, returned to home last night,
after a week spent in Colfax as the
guest of Mrs. j. E. Swafford.-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Lurry returned
Wednesday from Chicago, where Mr..
Lurry attended the National Associ-
alton of Lumbermen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mr.. Fred Jones, a member of Go. M,
encamped at New Orleans, enjoyed a
furlough of two days with the family
of his brother, J. F. Jones.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Grand State Lecturer Baker was in
town June 10 and 20. and lectured Col
fax lodge of Masons No. 259.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
Notice.

Any one having claims against the
succession of DIR. P. Goode will please
send same in at once to
E. B. GRAY,
Executor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mrs. G. H. Pierson and two sons of
Natchitoches,t :.is visiting cher sister,
Mrs. T. H. McNeely, Q
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Prof. j. M. Johnson, the newly
elected principal of the Colfax high
sS6ool. spent last Saturday here ar
ranging >patters pertaining to the
school.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mr.. Gordon Fortson, of Homer, has
been visiting friends in Colfax this
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

The Woman's Home Mission Society
will meet with Mrs. j. F. Jones next
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

American soldiers are fighting fol-
your liberty. Will you help them by
liberal donations to the Red Cross fund
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
Has a Good Opinion of Chamberlain s
Tablets.

Chamberlain Tablets are won
der. / never sold anything that beat
them," writes F. B. Tressy. Richmond,
KY. When troubled with Indigestion
or constipation give them trial.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Jeffries, of Alex
andria. spent Thursday as the guests
of Mrs. Opal Duncan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23

Mr.. j. B. Roberts is having a sleep
ing porch added to his sesidence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-23
Notice of Final Proof.

Department of the Interior
u. S. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La.
June 20, 1917.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-19
Indict Berkman for Murder.

San Francisco, July I4.-Alexander
Berkman, Anarchist, was indicted by
the county grand jury here last night
for murder in connection with a
bomb explosion here last July which
claimed ten lives, it became known
t@.daayy
Berkman is alleged to have taken
leading part in the conspiracy
which the state charges eliminated in
the explosion. Mrs. Rena Mooney
is On trial here for one Of the bomb
murders, and her husband, Thomas
J. Mooney, and Warren Billings are
under sentence of death and life i'm
prisonment, respectively.
Berkman, who is serving term OF
two years in the federal prison at At
lanta, Ca, for conspiracy to defeat
the Draft Law with the aid of EN-
ma Goldman, also sentenced to two
years imprisonment, published an
anarchist paper called the Blast in
San Francisco about the time of the
explosion.
District Attorney Charles M. Flick
ert said efforts win be made to bring
Berkman here for trial before the ex-
piration of his sentence.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-19
Going to Nevada? Of Course.

Why? Because Nevada is planning
on big day for every one that comes
to Radio Springs Sunday. July 22,
1917. They have made arrangements
for the Butler Concert Band to come
down on the noon train and give a
concert in the auditorium in the at
ternoon and one on the island in the
Lake in the evening. There is one
hundred ad thirty-two acres of beau
tiful groves, lakes, springs, flowers,
fifteen acres of best swimming in the
state. Pure white sulphur water, fine
fishing and plenty of boats and
canoes-A vast amount, of money has
been spent in making this Park a
picturesque resort, SO no better place
can be found to spend an inexpensive
Sunday afternoon and evening. The
admission to the Park will only be
ten cents, which includes ticket to
the concert. The Butler Band is
boosting this day in Bates County
and have requested all who intend
to 60 down by rail to notify Lloyd
Gaines, and those who go in auto
mobiles to notify Frank Ream.
This is done to see if such day is
successful in all that it is intended.
Let's show Nevada people that we
appreciate their efforts and all go
down and make, it the biggest day OF
our sweet young lives. Don't stay at
home for if you do you will surely
get lonesome.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-19
GUARD ASSIGNED TO CAMP.
Each Division Given a Separate
Training Point.

Washington. July 13.-Assignments
-e,i National Gtard-troops to train-
ing camps already selected were an
nounced by the War Department to-
day as follows:
Fifth Division-Maine, New Hamp-
shire. Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Rhode Island and Vermont to Char
lotte, N. c.
Sixth Division--New York to Spar
tanburg, S. {.
Seventh Pennsylvania to
Augusta, Ga
Eighth Division-New Jersey, Del
aware, Maryland, District OF Colum-
bia and Virginia to Annisto, Ala.
Ninth Division-North and South
| Carolina and Tennessee to Green
vile. S. c.
Tenth Division--Alabama- Geor'
gia and Florida to Macon, Ga.
Wisconsin troops, Waco, Tex.
Twelfth Division-Illinois to Hous,
ton, Tex.
Thirteenth Division MINNIE ota
North and south Dokota, Iowa and
Nebraska, to Deming, N. NJ.
Fourteenth Division-kansas and
Missouri, to Fort Sill, Ok.
Fifteenth Division-Texas and Ok
lahoma, to Fort Worth, Tex.
Sixteenth Division-Ohio, and
West Virginia, to Montgomery, Ala.
Seventeenth Division - Kentucky
and Indiana, to Hattlesburg, Miss.
Eighteenth Division - Arkansas
Mississippi and Louisiana to Alexan
dria. La.
Nineteenth Division - California
Utah. Arizona. Colorado, New Mex
leo and Nevada troops to Linda Wis
ia, Cal.
Twentieth Division - Washington
Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Wyom
ing troops to Palo Alto, Cal.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-19
Summit Happenings.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Powell spent
Sunday in Butler with Earl Earsom
and wife.
Hugh Lacy of Adrian is helping his
brother, Fisher Lacy with his har-
yesting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jewett are
the proud parents of baby girl, to
whom they have given the name
of Ruth.
The Newton boys have the sympa-
thy of the entire neighborhood in the
loss of their garage, which was de-
molished by fire last Thursday night.
Eulalia Sturgeon spent last Sum
day with Marie Ray.
Everybody is busy. Some are
threshing, some haying and others
plowing corn.
Mr.. Snodgrass and family of
Spruce spent Sunday with Lewis
Culbertson and family and Uncle
Charlie Radford.
R. ]. Thomas made a business trip
to Harrisonville Saturday.
Mr.. White, of Phoenix, Ariz. is
visiting his neice, Mrs. Henry Dono-
van and the Donovans had home
coming of their children Sunday.
Mrs. Spears and Mrs. Radford vis-
tied Mrs. Culbertson's one evening
last week.
Mrs. James Thomas and daughters
visited Mrs. w. O. Gard Thursday.
Mr.. White and Mr.. Lewis Wix vis<
tied Mr.. Charlie Radford last week
and enjoyed talking of old times.
SUNSHINE.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-19
Rolling Stones.

This is fine weather we are hav
ing. These showers are just wha'
the corn needs, only little more o.
them.
Threshing is the order Of the day
at present.
Jake Fanistock and family visited
at Mr.. Cummings, Mrs. Fanistock's
father, last Sunday.
Ufa Durbin is working for Homer
Randall, who had the misfortune to
get badly crippled while yoking a
COW.
Mrs. Lundy is visiting with her
son, Burns Lundy.
We were glad to see Miss Neva
Moles out to churuch. She was re-
Gently operated on in Kansas City.
Mrs. Chris Doll and little son, OF
Yale, Okla, are here visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Lafayette Goodrich and Cora Mig
ley attended church at Altoona last
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Mary Wright, of Kansas City
is here visiting relatives and friends
The party at Chas. Goodrich's last
Saturday night was we'll attended.
Miss Dovie Simms attended church
at Altoona last Sunday morning.
Mrs. Henry Moles accompanied
Bro. Braeme home last Monday tc
see her little granddaughter.
Mrs. Largent is some better at this
writing.
John Niggley commenced to thrash
for T. l.. Rich last Monday.
Ona Hartsel, wife and children Wis
tied home folks last Monday.
Omer Randall is slowly improving
We will be glad to see him able to
be out and around again.
Alva Claunch seems to have some
attraction over at Mr.. Fentons, a:
he is seen going west every Sunday
evening, rain or shine.
VIM. Fuller and wife visited neal
| Johnstown last Sunday.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-19
RENEWED TESTIMONY

No one in Butler who suffers back
ache, headaches, or kidney and blad-
der Ills can afford to ignore this But
Ter woman's twice-told story. 1t is
confirmed testimony that no Butler
resident can doubt,
Mrs. John Stewart, 4o7 Vine ST.,
says: "I had Kidney trouble and
rheumatic twinges for about year.
The pains in my back were constant
and felt as If someone were trying
to pull me, in pieces. My head ached,
! felt sick and weak and just fairly
dragged myself around. got box
of Doan's Kidney Pills at Clay's
Drug Store and they gave me great
help. I continued taking them and
they restored my strength. had a
better appetite, my weight increased
and my health became better.
(Ssstement given September II,
IoII).
On April 7s, 1911. Mrs. Stewart
hid: Il shall never stop recommend
Ing Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone
Nho needs 4 good kidney medicine.
they have, never failed to put my
Elf3ieys ia fine conditioa."
fe3ce &c at al dealers. D9t
E51G16fy ~ for = kidney renedy-Bet
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