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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
Grant Parish Allotted $2S0,570 in the
v ar Savings Drive.

No campaign for war funds in Louisi-
ana has equaIIed the present War Saw
ings Campaign. The State of Louisi-
ana is allotted S37, 200, 900, to help carry
on the war, and Of this amount Grant
parish is asked to contribute $3.50, $40.
This assessment is based on population
and each town and ward is assessed its
just pro rata. The assessment by
wards will be found tabulated in an
other place in this issue of the Chroni
Gle. The assessment is $40 for every
white man, woman and child, and IS Tor
every negro man, woman and child.
This looks like a tremendous under
taking. nut it can very easily be accom-
plished, because many men of means will
take $1,000, as it is good investment
for item, and this will help bring up
the average. The scheme is this:
On or before June % every member ol
the family is to tie pledged to buy $50
worth OF War Savings Stamps within
Tie HcAt slA lnOtituS- n 4o war SdNiues
stamp if bought now will only cost you
SALT, and at the end OF rve years the
government will give you SIS for il.
No one will be allowed to subscribe
over 5000, but every one who can is
expected to subscribe at least $40.
The children should be encouraged to
buy thrift stamps Tor rs cents. and at
Ter tLey get enough of them they can
Luz 50 worth vi War savings stamps.
In iike manner grown up folks can
easily save up SIC. 70 that will enable
them to buy their SO worth of war
stamps. 1t is simply money saving
scheme, and everyone who has an ounce
of patriotism should put in his dollars
to help Uncle Sam win the war. If an
emergency arises anu you need your
money you can get it back after giving
ten days notice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
Grant Parish Allotment in W. S. S. Drive
A Discussion of Ways and Means to
Build Jefferson Highway.

Tuesday night, June Is. meeting
of citizens interested and of directors
of the Jefferson highway was held to
discuss ways and means to begin work
on the highway through Grant parish.
Among the directors present were
w. A. Brownlee, T. c. Bush and John
Randolph, of ward one, and L. Dow
Wardlow, of ward seven. Capt. c. H
Teal, chairman of the Grant Parish
Highway Association, H. G. Goodwin.
secretary, j. H. McNeely. J. B. Rob-
erts, Earl Roberts, JAG Bloch, E. A.
Ethridge and other citizens were pres
ent.
Among the propositions discussed
was the division of our $4,000 bond
issue into two offerings of about $751;
600 each. One off ring Of SIS. 900 to be
made as soon as possible. and another
offering of SIS. 900 to be made five or
six months later. The division to be
made in order to reduce the offering
below Sl00, 600. and thus avoid opposi-
sition to the bond issue by the govern
ment. Mr.. J. D. Garrison, manager
of the jefferson highway, assures US
that this division of our bond issue into
SIS, 900 offerings will not be opposed,
and by this indirect method the object
sought may be obtained.
Other propositions were discussed.
among them one to utilize sl5, 700 from
the 1917 and 1918 taxes, together with
another $4,000 our local bank will
probably advance for 19l9-l920 taxes.
In any event the discussion will like
ly result in good, and gives hope that
active work on the road may soon be
begun. In all of the discussion the
SIS, 600 voted for the four lateral roads
was kept in mind, and in whatever
plan is finally adopted these laterals
will share in about one-third of the
amount.
Capt. C. H. Teal and Mr.. w. A.
Brownlee were appointed as q commit
tee to look into the feasibility of divid-
ing our bond issue into two separate
offerings and Messrs. Earl Roberts and
L. d. Wardlow were appointed to have
investigation made as to the legal phase
arising over two or three questions.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

The Natchitoches grand jury found q
true bill against H. Futrell, a Cane
river planter. for espionage. and the
case came up last Monday before the
court, when the district attorney de-
cideo to hold the indictment over him
for the present This is the first case
OF the kind to come up in Natchitoches
parish and has caused great deal of
comment. as Futrell. though well to do.
has failed to perform any patriotic
duty that comes within the reach of
any one in the most moderate circum-
stances, neither giving to the Red
Cross or buying Liberty Bonds.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Mr.. ]. D. Clarkson and wife passed
through Colfax last Tuesday on their
return north from New Orleans. He
expressed himself as highly pleased
with the progress made on the Jeffer-
son highway in Louisiana, action hav-
ing been secured in all parishes along
the route. He was particularly graft
fled to learn that work on the Mont
gomery highway near Aloha was in
progress. Being scheduled to attend q
meeting of highway directors at Joplin,
Mo-. he had to hasten on, and would
not remain over to attend the highway
meeting in Colfax that night
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

The board Of directors of the Bank of
Pollock have elected Mr.. James A.
Christian to be cashier of that bank,
and he is expected to enter upon his
duty July first. Mr. Christian is at
present engaged in the work of help
ing to bone dry the State of Georgia,
and has his headquarters at Atlanta in
that State. where he has been for q
year. His many friends will be pleas
ed t. learn that he is soon to be again
located in our midst.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Five leading rice firms of Louisians
were this week forced to contribute S..
294.T to the Red Cross. The firms
made one more sale than the law allows.
The resale was adjudged illegal profit
and the concerns were ordered to sur
render the profit, which they did. JAG.
Trautman & Company paid over $Sl7 70;
P. E. valee & Company. $:,97.66; Orne
Rice Company. $614.64, Charles E. Cor
mier Rice Company, 1885. AZ; and the
Louisiana State Rice Milling Co.. ST.
I29. SO.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
Administrators Sale

Administrator Sale.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Grant. State of Louisiana.
Succession of Kasiah johnson.
In pursuance to an order issued out
of the above named court, will offer
for sale on
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1918.
for the purpose of paying the debts of
said succession the following property,
to-wit:
A portion,of block one of East Col
fax addition, beginning at the SOUTH
east corner of said block. run west a
distance of so feet, thence in northerly
direction l60 feet parallel with lot is
of block z, thence easterly to west line
OF said lot l6, thence south to the
point of beginning.
Terms of sale-Cash, subject to APP
praisement.
JAS. J. O'QUINN.
Administrator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Ne8roee Asked - WORK Slx Full Days.
Montgomery. Ala, June 1s.-R. R.
Motion, president of Tuskegee Insti-
stute. Sunday issued q stirring call to
members of the colored race to work
six days q week. thereby giving to the
government the fullest labor possible.
Throughout the south largely it has
been customary in the past for labor,
especially on the farms to take half to
q whole holiday each Saturday. In his
appeal to his people the negro educa-
tor says: ''If you work all day every
Saturday during the season you can
double your yield of cotton and corn. :"
Again, throughout the south Satur-
day is breeding day for crime. Po-
lice COURT records will show this to be
true. One hundred and thirty-seven
thousand. of our sons and brothers are
already in arms fighting for our coun.
try what will you do to help your coun-
try and our sons and brothers on the
battlefield in France?''
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
Drafted Negroes on To Kansas in Great
Glee.

The list of 38 drafted negroes which
was published in the Chronicle last
week, were notified and reported on
Wednesday, June 10, and entrsined at
daylight next morning for Camp Funs-
ton, Kansas. They all appeared to- be
greatly pleased over their experience
thus far, and as they pulled out on the
early morning train left with great
shout, which was heartily answered by
the crowd of relatives and friends gath
cred to see them off.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Mr.. Geo. Moses arrived Thursday af-
ternoon on visit to home folks. George
is one of Colfax's boys engaged with
Uncle Sans navy in whipping the
Kaiser, and has made five trips across
the waters since his enlistment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Taken up by T. r. Maxwell and es-
trayed before the undersigned Justice
of the Peace. one black yearline steer.
about two years old, no mark or brand.
Appraised by DR.. ]. w. Scott and T.
n. Pharis to be worth $500. Unless
owner comes forward, proves property
and pays all costs. the same will be
sold on Saturday, June q, 1918, at the
lot of 7. X. Maxwell, near George
town. to the last and highest bidder Tor
cash.
This May Is. 1918.
w. W. DUNN, J.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
U. s. Troops Now Being Sent to Italy.

u. s. Troops Now Being Sent to Italy.
Washington. June 20 = American
troops are now being transported direct
to Italy. This>was learned today from
an authoritative source. Just how long
the movement has been taking place
was not revealed, although it was be-
lieved that it has been going on ever
since it became definitely known that
the Austrains We're about to launch an
offensive on the Italian front
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

DR.. E. H. Blackwood and wife and
children went to New Orleans this
week. and while there had the tonsils
and adenoids of the little girls removed.
The doctor returned Thursday after
noon, leaving Mrs. Blsckwood and the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Miss Odell Milling, of New Orleans,
and Miss Mary Roberts, Of Alexandria.
arrived Friday morning and are guests
at the home of their uncle. Mr.. J. B.
Roberts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Deputy Sheriff S. w. Johnston re-
turned Thursday afternoon from the
State penitentiary, having in charge
Tom and Henry Preuett, who have been
summoned to appear in court next
week to testify in favor of o. B. Brett
and Ebert Hathaway, who will be tried
for burning the Phillips residence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

District court will convene in Colfax
next Monday, June "a, at which time
o. B. Brett and Ebert Hathaway will
be tried for burning the Phillips resi-
dence in ward six last March.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

The Colfax sawmills shut down on
Wednesday. June 10. Emancipation
Day. in order to give their negro en-
ployes holiday In which to celebrate
their anniversary of freedom.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

A revival meeting will begin at Bethel
church Thursday night. June q, to be
conducted by Rev. H. d. Maxwell, as
sisted by professional singer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Louisiana Wheat Crop is Fine Quality.
Wheat grown in Louisiana during
the present season gives promise of be-
ing of as good quality as any grown
in the middle west. The FARMERS who
have successfully grown it are urged
by Commissioner Of Agriculture Harry
d. Wilson to not dispose of all of their
crop for milling purposes but to retain
. considerable portion to sell for seed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

On last Sunday Rev. ]. H. Afford re-
signed as the pastor Of the Colfax Bsp-
fist church, and his resignation was
accepted by vote Of the congregation.
During his stay in Colfax for the past
three years Mr.. Afford and his inter-
esting family have made great many
friends who. regret to have them move
away.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
Notice.

The public is notified that have sold
my interest in the Boyce ferry to Mr..
w. P. Hickman, and am no longer re-
sponsible for the management thereof
or for any obligations that may be in
Cured.
Boyce. La, June 81, 1913
J. q. SMITH.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

The wind and rain storms in Louisi-
ana on Tuesday and Wednesday did a
great deal of damage in some places,
but it was greatly needed by the crops,
and the benefit greatly Offset damage
done.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

A feast of fun by funny folks is in
store for you at the Apollo theatre
next Monday night. June "a, by the
Variety Entertainers. Sacred and Sec
ular songs. monologues, melodrsmas.
serio-comics, trick playing. etc., and
one man talking and singing without
using the vocal chords.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Mr.. ]. w. Duncan was summoned as
juror to attend the U. S. Circuit
court in Alexandria last Monday, but
was excused from serving, and from
there went on to Hot Springs, Ark, in
order to bring home his brother, who
is in critical state of health. He ar
rived home Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

MARRIED. = At the court house in
Colfsx, La, at 4:30 p. m. on Monday.
June II, 1918, Mr.. John Collins, of AL
exandria, and Miss Nellie Lacour, of
Baton Rouge. were united in marriage,
Magistrate J. @. Long officiating.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
ALLOTMENT-
Sugar Situation is Serious
Household Purchases Limited to Two
Pounds in Town and Five
Pounds in Country

The following telegram has been re-
ceived from the Office of Food Admin
istrator John M. Parker:
New Orleans, June Is, 1918.
Sugar situation serious. Limit sales
for household purchases to two pounds
in towns and five pounds in rural COM
munities. Greatest publicity desired.
Mailing to-day circulars to parish food
administrators. Sugar for immediate
canning and preserving purposes is
limited to not exceeding Is pounds.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
Graveyard Working.

Notice is hereby given that grave
yard working will be held at Oak Grove
on Thursday, July IL. 1918. All parties
interested will please bring their dip-
ners and tools to work with, prepared
to stay all day.
/ II RRINS0N
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

The Grant Parish Sunday School con-
vention will be held at Rochelle on the
fifth Sunday in June, the Both, and a
good attendance is expected.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Mr.. Walter Murrell. who is working
with Amour & Co. in Alexandra, came
up last Sunday. and spent a few hours
with his parents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Mr.. Dewey Mcknight has been en-
joying weeks furlough with the home
folks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

June Is goes on record as the hottest
day in June for Louisiana for fifteen
years. The mercury in many places is
to have been l02 in the shade.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Mrs. F. B. Cole and son, Godfrey,
returned last Monday night from a
visit to relatlAes in Tennessee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
q White Registrars to Go to Camp
Pike.

Pike.
On Monday. June "a. the q drafted
white men. the list OF which was pub
lished in the Chronicle last week, have
been notified to report to the local
board in Colfax on Monday, June "a.
prepared to entrain for Camp Pike.
The patriotic spirit of the men in Grant
parish is very marked, and all that
have been named can be expected to
report to a man.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Mr.. w. d. Lurry left Tuesday fol
Chicago, on a business trip.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Word has been received that Mr..
Pliny Cameron has arrived safely ''over
there"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Notice.
U. S. District Court, Western District
of La, Alexandria Division.
In the matter of Richard Lewis Futrell
Bankrupt.
No. 14O5 in Bankruptcy.
The petition for discharge of said
bonkrupt having been duly fled, it is
Ordered by the court that a hearing
be had upon the same on the 10Th day
of July, A. d. 1918. before Honorable
George S. Taylor, Referee and Special
Master, at Lake Charles, in said dis
trict, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
and that all known creditors and other
persons in interest may appear and
show cause. if any they have, why the
prayer of petitioner should not be
granted.
Witness my hand this 18th day of
June, A. D. 1918.
GEORGE S. TAYLOR,
Referee in Bankruptcy and Special
Master.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22
To Prevent Belching.

Make regular habit of eating slow
ly, masticate your food Thoroughly. and
you may have no further trouble. If
you should. take one of Chamberlain s
Tablets Immediately after supper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Paste the Kaiser with W. S. s.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

Witness my hand and Official seal AZ
Colfax, La. this June IL. 1918.
JAS. J. O'QUINN.
Clerk Court. Grant Ph., La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-06-22

shcu1d be given the best trainlnS to pro.
Personaf Instructiou. Free Employ.
ment Department. Complete College
Bank. College Store and WholeeGle
No mi:representatiens to secure stu-
$4,000 former studenfs, eouie College
IS fecognixed .evesyyhefe ~ . wide
Aw Re. Practical. Popular and 0ue-
gro. souLx Z soxs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-19
SENATORS BEG|NNQU|RY
IN NEWBERRY Campaign

Consideration Of the resolution in
troduced by Senator Pomerene Of
Ohio. providing for an investigation
OF the expenditures made during the
primary campaign in Michigan which
resulted in the nomination Of Truman
H. Fewberry as the republican SEN
atorial candidate, was begun today by
the Senate privileges and elections
committee.
When adjournment was taken It
was announced no progress had been
made and the committee will meet
again tomorrow.
Discussion hinged principally upon
the Senate's authority to make such
an investigation before a man has
been elected to Office. Some members
of the committee took the view that
this could not be done.
Others asserted that, in view Of the
fact he had filed a statement with
the secretary of the Senate admit
ting the expenditure of more than
$170.00O. further inquiry was UNI
necessary.
Because of the divergent views,
another meeting of the committee
tomorrow.
Senator Pomerene had hoped also
to consider the charges involving the
loyalty of Senator La Toilette grow
ing out Of statements made by him
In his st. Paul speech year ago,
but. because of the time spent ID con-
sidering the resolution, that matter
xas not discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-19
GERMAN.

September 18.-Anglo-French at
tacks were carried out on wide
front from Havrincourt wood to
the Somme. Counter attacks are
now progressing against our enemies,
who penetrated in the center. Of the
battlefield between Hargicourt and
the Omignon rivulet.
On the rest OF the front enemy at
tacks failed. We are fighting every
where west of our old Siegfried posi-
tions.
Day-Enemy, thrusts near Ypres. re-
peated several times, and enemy par
t1al attacks on both sides of La Bassee
canal were repulsed.
Attempts made by the enemy to
work his way forward toward our
lines north of the Holnon forest. as
well as partial attacks against Hol-
non and Essigny-le-Grand, failed.
Between the Ailette and the Aisne
the French continued their attacks.
In the forenoon they pressed forward
between Vauxail1on and Al1emar1t and
during: the afternoon, after the
strongest fire on the whole front, they
made q thrust with strong forces in
the region south of the Lahaux-Cha-
vignon road. The enemy temporarily
penetrated our lines, but was driven
back by q counter thrust.
Enemy attacks directed against the
remainder Of this front failed before
There were minor accommodating
engagements on the Lorraine front
and in the Sundgau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-19
YANKEE ACE OF ACES,
LIEUT.. PUTNAM, KILLED
Shot Through Heart in Aerial Bat.
tie, But Lands Behind Ameri-
can Lines.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE LORRAINE FRONT, September
10 (by the Associated Press)-First
Lieut.. David E. Putnam Of Newton,
Mass, American ace of aces, was killed
late Wednesday afternoon while on
patrol along the American lines.
Lieut. Putnam was flying with Lieut.
Wendella Robertson OF Fort Smith,
Ark, when they were attacked by
seven German machines. Four Of
these made for Putnam's airp1ane and
three attacked Robertson's. The at.
tack was sudden and unexpected and
the enemy was able to fire from above.
Lieut.. Putnam was shot twice
through the heart. His machine
glided to the earth at Liney. within
the American lines, where he was
found by<his comrades. Lieut.. Rob.
ertson returned safely.
Lieut.. David E. Putnam, descend
ant Of Gen. Israel Putnam, was cred-
tied with twelve aerial victories. He
enlisted as an aviator with the 1afay-
cite flying squadron and brought
down his first enemy machine Jana
French war cross March 20 after
having won five victories in the air.
He was later decorated with the mill
tary medal by the French governs
Lieut.. Putnam was transferred to
the American aerial corps as first
lieutenant early In June. His achieve
ment June 10 OF bringing down five
German airplanes in one day has been
eclipsed only once during the war,
aviator Rene Fonck Of the French
army having destroyed six machines
In one day. Lieut.. Putham's last
aerial victory was reported Septem-
Der z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-19
By the Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
PICARDY, Wednesday, September Is
(evening).-The troops Of the French
army, under Gen. Debeney. who pur-
sued the Germans from the region of
Montdidier have after a few days of
comparative inactivity successfully
resumed their attacks In the region
of ST. Quentin in conjunction with
the British
In spite Of the long pursuit from
the Avre to the Sornme with almost
constant fighting since August 8, Gen
Debeney's men are pressing the enemy
with the same vigor with which they
began the offensive In Picardy.
The French have advanced close to
Dallon, less than two miles from the
western outskirts of St Quentin.
Here they are fighting the Germans
on the Hindenburg line and every
inch of the ground is being disputed
stoutly by the enemy. Apparently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-19
Earthwofks Are Strong.

Anna Howard Shaw. Mrs. Joseph La
mar, Mrs. Stanley Mccormick. IDA II.
Tarbell, Agnes Nestor and Hannah ].
Patterson. all of the woman's COM
mittee of the council; Daniel Willard,
chairman of the advisory commission
of the Council of National Defense;
Fuller Galloway of La Grange. Ga,
George l. Berry, president of the In
transitional Printing Freshmen and
Assistants Union; II. n. Robinson Of
Pasadena, Cal. former assistant chief
of the state councils section: r. II.
Bissel1, chairman Of the Connecticut
State Council Of Defense, and Gros-
venor B. GARRISON, secretary of the
council and advisory commission.
The new division will not eliminate
the woman's committee, which Will
take care of emergencies arising in
connection with woman's part in the
war falling outside the province of
the field division