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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mrs. Hugh Cory and Miss Esther
Thorsell of Alexandria, and Mrs. Wal.
ter Leabo, of Shreveport, are guests
of Mrs. w. d. Lurry.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

In the hurry of getting to press last
w ek we failed to return thanks to the
Faraldo band for nice serenade Thurs
day night. His band is good one,
and it is a pleasure 10 hear them play.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mr. II. p. Braswell, of Sibley, ac-
companied by his son and daughter,
Miss Loree and C. L. Braswell, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Will
liams this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George McMurry. who
recently returned from Russia, are Wis
iting in Colfax at the home of Mrs. Nc
Murry's sister, Mrs. j. c. Mcknight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Effective June 1st, the merchants of
Colfax have signed an agreement to
close their stores at p. m. until Sep
= . mker /, except on Saturdays.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mrs. l.. B. Gray, who went to Shreve-
port last week on account of treat
ment for her child, has returned, and
we understand the child is recovering.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

men, and have met MANY of the boys 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
Internationally hotels. which is one
cause of this dreadful disease"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Miss Beatrice Dunn, a student at So.
phie Newcom college in New Orleans,
has returned home to spend the summer
vacation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09
Heirs Wanted.

Wanted to find the heirs of Mrs. Mi
nerva (Tucker) Shepard and j. H.
Shepard. Will be to their interest to
communicate with Zed Bridges, Center,
Texas. Je9-3t'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

If you have GIRLS or Malaria get a
35c bottle of Sanol Chill Tonic nothing
better for chills and malaria Get it
at the Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mrs T. H. McNeely and children re-
turned last Wednesday from visit in
Natchitoches.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mr.. Brinker Williams has returned
home from the |. S. U. for the sum
mer vacation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mrs. J. N. Bourg has returned from
a visit to her home at Ball.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mrs. E. l.. Massey, of Ell Dorado,
Ark, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Dora
Strickland.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09
The coHax Chronicle
SATURDAY, JUNE 9. 1917.

Mrs. A. l.. Savage left last week for
a visit in Tennessee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09

Mr.. Earl Jones is at home from Tu-
lane medical college for the summer
vacation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09
Mule for Sale.

One home raised mule, 81 years old.
weighs about 700 pounds, sold under a
guarantee. j. U. LOGAN,
je2-2t' Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09
A travelling Man Cured

P. B. Counterman. travelling man Of
Joplin. Mo-, writes: Twelve years ago
was great sufferer from stomach trou.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-06-09
Ps.i1fes',s ink

When used On good presses and
neatly displayed type for your station
cry Is valuable. We have ever
facility for dong the best Of io'
work. Il q nnmum price.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30
America Answers Pesce
+ I. Proposal i. =. !,

Preside ent Wilson Yesterday sent
his answer to the Pope rejecting
the Pontiff's peace proposal, on the
grounds that permanent peace
must be based upon the faith of all
the people and upon justice
and fairness and the common right
OF, mankind, and that the word of
the prese Mt rulers of Germany
eoulT. not, be accepted as. a guaran-
the. of anything that Is:to endure.
Fnat new evidence of the peace
purposes of the Central Powers
would be awaited and God grant it
may be given soon and in way to
restore the confidence of all the
people fora possibility of a cove
nant of everlasting peace. =
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30
SUCCESSION SALE.
sec ESSION OF G. H. MARSHALL
SR.

By virtue of Judgment of the
Eleventh Judicial District Court Of
Louisiana in and for the Parish of Nat
chitoches, rendered and signed in the
above named succession on the 31st day
of July 1917 homolgating the TableauX
of Debts and ordering the property sold
in order to pay the debts. | will offer
for sale at the principal front door of
the Court House in the city and Parish
of Natchitoches, on
Saturday, September 18th 1917
all the property described on the in
ventory in the said succession for 3
more perfect description of which ref
erence is had to the inventory in the
said succession.
Lands.
W. of NV q, Sc 4 of SW 4, NV 4
of SW 4 of Sec. North of Range
6 West, together will all buildings and
improvements thereon.
Movables.
About 81 head of horned cattle, fully
described in the inventory.
Four head of horses, one being colt.
AZ head of hogs large and small, on
the range.
l lot Of household and Kitchen furni-
ture.
l lot of farm implements.
One old saddle.
One shot gun and one rifle.
Terms of sale, for cash, subject to
the appraisment.
JANE MARSHALL, Admrx.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30
A Biz Celeb ration

II =
/ September 18th has been. set
aside by Governor Pleasant RS the
date for mass meetings. an d the
greatest holiday LouisiaD q has
ever known. to. .|fbe held in every
parish in the,state by the Council
of Defensefn the interest of in.
creasing the producing ct food
stuffs and placing before the peo-
pie, IF Louisiana other vital pre-
paratory measures that g hould be
taken to equip the state for its
part in the great war. s ixty three
mass, meetings have beer 4 arranged
for the parish seats WI nen speak
ers will explain the im;J ,ortance and
necessity of the great. work which
the Council, Of Defer ase has before
it pleading for the h, ,earty co-opera-
'tion of all the citizens who are
willing to give their aid In this
crisis.
Natchitoches,,' representative,
Hon. Phanor Breazeale is mem
Der of sseeyral of,the most impor-
tant committees of this board, the
finance legal, affairs nd legislative
industrial re sources. and has been
assigned az the speaker on Sept
ember 18th to Vernon, while Mr..
K. l.. HEM s of the State Univers:
ltY' who was a former resident and
;. member of the Normal faculty,
and favorably known to our people
has been assigned. to NatchitOches.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30
A Mountain Camp

| Monday morning we were dress
ed, had breakfast and ready te
start for our mountain jaunt by
$50 when Mrs. NJ. came in her
| big Paige. It was glorious
morning and she made a detour to
show Us ElYsian park which is
replica of the old Mexican adobe
court in construction. When we
reached the mouth of the canyon,
| it was on q high elevation, place
called Withalls, with a big store
dsnce-hall etc, all under palmetto
roof.
We engaged pack burros and
were amazed at the amount loaded
on the tiny beasts they charge by
the pound) suit cases. coats, pro-
ylsions, stools. knapsacks with our
lunch etc.
The first fifty Yards were down
a step trail but after that it was
delightful. The canyon is the
Arrayo-Seco-- array0 means a
wash in Spanish and seco dry, as
the water is much lower in sum-
ner and you can imagine how the
trail turned and twisted the three
miles we went, when | tell you
we crossed the same stream tif.
teen tinaes. 1he stream furnishes
the domestic water supply of Pas
adena, and we took short cut by
walking the water.box q half mile,
a narrow wooden fume over the
pipes, just wide enough for one
and at times along sheer precipices.
The trail rises about q hundred
feet but gradually and the read is
as wide as a narrow street in places
a foot path in others. The water
is lovely, clear and very rapid and |
varies from to 8 yards in width |
and from 2 to 10 feet in depth.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30
W.; %. w. Initiation

Sunday wassgals day in Wood.
men circles;as the town was full
of visitors not only from this anc
adjoining parishes, bat from every
section of the state,
The weather was ideal and ole
Natchitoches received the maHy
strangers within her gates with
open arms: Not only did every
| train bring in delegates. candidates
and guests with their families, but
auto loads came:from far and neal
| and a conservative estimate rateo
the visitors at between 1900 and
E15oO.
The Campti band gave an open
air concert in the morning and al
ID o'clock . lunch OF barbecued
meats, salads and pies was serv-
ed at the W. 0. w, hall and at 9
o'clock the parade started from The
same place led by the Master Of
Ceremonies Aymond. Grand Mar
shall'J. W. Payne and aides OIL
horseback, followed by a couple of
gaily, decorated cars with distin-
guished officials and the press; the
! band uniform rank, candidates and
|'W. O.EW.' camps in order of SEN
iority and on the return ..all stopp-
ed at the Olympic, where the
theatre was filled to overdowing,
standing room being at premium
and still not, much over one half
the crowd could: get in, to. enjoy
the very interesting program. Mr..
M. Whitney presided and Mr..
S. E, Tobin made the very grace
futaddress of welcome, which was
responded to by Hon. Robt. Hen
-derson, sof. New Orleans, field
manager, and very grsciously,
Hon. T. W.. Nettes, Sovereign del
eaate w. o. w. of Coushatta was
the orator of the day and held the
wrapt attention of that immense
audience during his interesting sd-
dress wherein he gave the history
Of the order, interspersed with
choice and appropriate anecdotes
that brought forth peals of laugh.
ter. The band gave some good
selections during the program and
at its close, the initiation of 16O
members took place in the Will
Jams hall with an exemplification
by the protective degree team, and
social intercourse followed before
The crowd dispersed just b efor
rain time.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

as fires are SO easily started, look
at their permits, for which every
one to make a blaze to cook with
is required on printed filled Sips.
1t was a week of unalloyed de-
lightful and most unusual expert
ence to Us all, one that we hope to
repeat in the near future.
Wynonah
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30
KConfidence

The Enterprise has never been
given to telling family secre's, not
because it has a skeleton in tke
closet, for the same old duskyde.
vii who has played Mephistf with
all the full stage effects eyer since
the editor has held the reins,
believes too m ueh in sunshine and
keeps the closet doors too wide
open all the time 20 permit it il
there was a skeleton, to remain il
hiding, but because she has always
been adverse to launuering the
household lin en- in public.
But she feels that she owes it tc
her friends and patrons to take
them into her confidence just al
this time as on account of the up
heaval in this Office, brought about
thru war conditions, quite a bit OF
confusion in the mailing list has
occurred and she is appreciative OF
the understanding shown by the
majority of her subscribers. Since
before the death of faithful old
Vesuvius as Mr. A. A. Pelli was
known to all the Enterprises
friends, who was at the helm when
the editor took charge and held it
until nearly five years, when our
late foreman, Mr. A. Collet trained
by Mr.. Pelli. took his place, the
mailing list was always taken care
of by these dependable employees,
but about six weeks ago Mr.. Collet
joined Company A. and there has
been trouble in camp ever
since. Changes have been made in
the Office force because of incom-
potency each week, and our friends
have suffered with the editor, but
now the deck is cleared for action
with two new men at the helm
who are capable and interested
and we believe and hope that all
will he we'll in the future,
The mailing list has been revis-
ed and if any of our subscribers
fail to get their paper regularly
please notify us at once and the
mistake will be rectified.
En- passant it will not be smiss,
tho contrary to custom, if we call
attention to the fact, that October
is the month in which the majority
of the subscriptions are due and
it would save time and paper. to
say nothing of the hundreds of
stamps if our friends would for
ward their amount due without
further notice,
Our job department is in fine
condition. with the latest and best
stock on hand and orders will be
filed with neatest and dispatch at
prices to meet the times.
! With expressions of apprecia-
ton and thanks for the cordial
support and patronage of
friends and subscribers, | am,
Yours to serve.
The Editor
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

1t is being reported from WASH
ington that the American govern :
meht has evidence which M ,kes
it believe that Germany p ,anned
war on TIE United States after 7is.
fearfng England and F. ..ance.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

The benefit of tick eradication
in increasing and improving cattle
is being proven daily; it shows how
sanitation can make pork prodpc-
ton safe and profitable and that
sheep can be raised in Louisiana
with little care. and with our eli
mate soil and other natural resour-
ces necessary we could easily take
the lead in live stock raising.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

-, sv~eS s,-ffss. ,lsssS ;s-t, ~ :,
MWhile the South has been cen.
sssrsd BY some being luke warm
about war movements. Gen:
MISUNDERSTANDING. s;spersonaly tour toel.
and was stationed below the Ma
son and Dixie line and has recently
been ordered North. in expressing
his regrets at having to leave just
at this time, took occasion ] to
praise Dixie's war spirit.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

Under the ruling of the war de-
: paftment only one fifth Of the
conscripts have to answer. to the
first call to colors and Louisiana's
quote in full is GA, while Natchi-
toches parish has to furnish only IL
of that number.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

Provost Marsh, il f,rowder has
reduced the , .roportion of each
o'ases quo'a to 5,per cent to re,
port at sne different cantonments
next mo nth instead of 80 per
cent as first ordered, !: ~
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

President w ilson has reassured
Russia by his pledge. that America
is willing to extend every material
and moral assistance to that gov
ernment. Il
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

The aviation camp and ira inipg
school that, will be constructed at
a cost of 100000, has been
located at.Lake Charles. and if the
Canadian flying corps. decides 70
unite with the American. i ~ viii u
mean 5000 more sviators to train
+baro -, ~
O'AoAS ~ 49,. =
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

The great Western Canadian
Win-the War convention held re
Gently in WipnePeg, sdsclarad un-
animously in favor OF eqaaI suf-
frage.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

After. a long legal fight, the
slayer Of Sheriff Swords has lost
his last h9<e and will be executed
on, FridaS. October 10th.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

The cultivation siatiol Of a very impor'
tapt industrial crop is to be slim
uiatedi.. ii Louisiana shis, fsll among
bows, and JobnEM. Parker TO- en-.
courage the work amohga che EN-
bryo farmers, viii Offer $500 in
prizes TO the boys who grow che
most wheat on antacre. q -,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

Kerensky's ultims ton is s'blood
and iron" rule an3 M senarate
place, ..
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30

The stupendousness Of the pre-
parations and the response OF
the American. people to Uncle
Sans demands along every line
for the worlds war, will stagger
the human imagination for many
generations to- come. :. !. -.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-08-30


No attention will be paid to anr ~
nous letters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-17

The new He'll Gate bridge, single
1000 foot span, and the newly con-
structed New York connecting railroad,
linking the Pennsylvania and New
York, New Haven and Hartford systems
and making possible an all rail route
via New York from the New England
states to the south and west, were ded-
icated to the public service.
The first train to pass over the SIN
miles of four track elevated connect
ing railroad and the mammoth bridge
extending from Long Island to the
Bronx left the Pennsylvania station.
Besides officials, it bore Gustav Lin
denthal. designer of the bridge. who for
mally turned it and the railroad over
to Samuel Rea. president of the Penn
sylvania.
A. j. County, vice president of the
opened the dedication ceremo-
MES at the Bronx end of the bridge.
After the structure had been formally
rendered by Mr.. Lindcnthal, Mr.. Rea
said:
This connecting railroad bridge has
taken four years to construct and has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-17

than robbed. You hear -you under.
stand1 l viii cry Il out in the street
II there Is no other way. But 1t shall
stop-it must stop tonight" She was
painting, breathless. sobbing like a
child.
"Helenar' Madison said hoarsely.
Helena! Listen. That is what came
for tonight--to find way out For YOU
for us all. II i can"
Instantly she was on her feet again
facing him.
"You are clever--clever!" she cried
nercely. But you shall not play with
me-you shall not trick me- meant
every word said!''
And upon Madison's face crert slow.
" the anguish that was In his soul
until It was mirrored there and I'M
consciously answered her where words
would have been useless things. Like
some white robed, sorrowing angel she
seemed as she stood there before him
the brown eyes full Of shadow, the
sweet face tear splashed. the little fig.
ure in its simple muslin frock pitiful
In its brave defiance.
And so he made no answer. but she
was coming toward him now. her
hands outstretched in a wondering
way. wistfully, pleadingly. as though
to hold back refutation that would
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-17
PROSPERITY HITS THEM.
CoIored Cotton Growers Now Want the
Good Things of Life.

Good Things OF Life.
A we'll known southern seller of cot
ton, who was in this market during the
last week, told a couple of interesting
occurrences down mis- way that illus
trate the effect of prosperity on some
Of the colored farmers. The first thing
he told concerned rather poorly
dressed colored cotton grower who
went into an automobile salesroom in
fair sized southern city not long ago
and, looking admiringly at the car dis
played in the center of the floor, asked
II he could get into it. Rather grudg-
ingly he was told by one of the sales
men that he could. He climbed into
the car, but as no further attention was
paid to him, he soon got out again and
left the place.
Nearby was another s!carGon!, whose
leader was car that sells In the
neighborhood Of $1,000. With his wife
and children the farmer went into this
place. where he agin asked to be al
lowed. to get into 4 car. Without any
great show Of warmth on the part of the
salesman he was allowed to do as he
Asked More as a joke than anything
else one of the younger statesmen came
over and began explaining the merits OF
the car. The farmer fused Ground
with the various levers little and
then asked II his wife and kids" could
sit in tho back seat. He was told that
they could, so in they climbed. The
result was that few minutes later the
colored man brought out shabby old
wallet and paid the full price OF the car
in cash. s5ist
The other incident he told OF con-
cerned an old negress of the familiar
southern NANNY" type. She was go
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-17

bis forehead to smooth his hair once
more, and then very gently she slipped
out OF his arms.
what are we to do about--abo
everything here" she asked soberly.
1--WE aA forgetting> that in our own
happiness. How are We going to re-
turn the money that we have taken?"
II don't know yet" he answered. II
haven't thought much about 1t, but
we'll manage somehow
She shook her head.
1--WE thought great deal about 1t
since yesterday. I'm not SO sure 1t Is
to be managed somehow and the
more I'VE thought the more tangled
and complicated 1t has become"
"Well. Wen untnngle it tomorrow,
said Madison. with a smile. and
No" She touched his sleeve. ITO.
night. Let lis do 1t now-tonightS I
should be SO happy then" !.
He smiled at her again and drew her
to him.
But we ought to have Pale Face and
the Flopper too. Don't you think SOP
he suggested.
"Of course" she said, land SO we
will. The Flopper is here, and we can
send him for Harry. It's early yet; not
TO-"
"All right, If you wish it. Wen 60
in then and get the Hopper"
And so they walked to the cottage
and on to the porch. and here Madison
held her for moment and lifted up
her face again and looked into her
eyes.
"My-wife" he whispered and took
her in his arms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-17
A Famous "ImmortaI."

Voltaire declared that the title deeds
of the human race had been rediscov-
cred by Montesquieu. and he did not ex-
aggcrate. Charles Louis de SecondRt,
Baron Montesquieu. was born near Dor
doaux. Jan. Is. 1859. He was the first
great flower of that philosophism which
has made eighteenth-cen France
forever memorable. Not so great as yol-7
taire. he was nevertheless more dis
tinctly the father of the philosophics
movement which produced the Encyclo-s
peelists than was his famous contempo-s
rary. Montesquieu's Spirit Of the
Laws" appeared fourteen years before:
the Social Contract" of Rousseau. and
1t was one of the first torches applied
to the old stronghold Of medievalism.
Montesquieu popularized the term cit
oyen" and called upon his countrymen
to arouse themselves. He sought In his:
Esprit des Lois" to make men overs
come their prejudices." and added: IN
here call prejudice not that Whl0G
causes one to be ignorant Of osetaln
things, but that which causes one ~
be ignorant OF himself"
In his Persian Letters he displayed
wit enough to arouse the jealousy Of
Voltaire, and made such references t0
the sacred idols OF the period AZ to-
en- use Cardinal Fleury to write to al
fhe academicians declaring the authur
Of that lmpious work to be unworthy oeI
election. He was nevertheless elected
to place among the iminortals but
later dismissed thru the influence of the
clergy His Esprit des Lois" was pub
lished in Geneva In 174s. Rnd It has beAa
we'll called one OF the most impcrta15
books ever written. MonteaQuieu Sdle4l
lin Paris In 1865 WI ii s u sS'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-17

turers believe strongly and demon
strate belief in telling the vast mass
Of purchasing humanity of their bust.
ness and their products, there still ex-
lists a large percentage Of merchants
and manufacturers who pin their
faith for good business upon policy
of silence"
The enormous growth of merchants
and manufacturers who believe In tell
ing the buying public thru advertising
should open the eyes of the silent
ones" to their great business error.
Silence never built up business,
and 1t has never kept business pros
porous.
Publicity is necessary--it Is the
great business building requirement.
1t is advisedly essential to big bust
ness success.
The public wants to be regularly In
formed, and publicity, especially news
paper publicity. Is the most convince
ing and most direct method for gen.
eral business purposes.
The work ahead for the advertising
salesman and advertising manager Is
TO wake up the silent man. "--Edwin
y. Jones In The Fourth Estate.