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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Baptist woman's Missionary Society.

The Woman's Missionary Society of
Colfax Baptist church held its business
and social meeting at the home of Mrs.
Dora Strickland Feb. a, 1920 with eight
members present. The meeting was
opened with devotional exercises by
the president after which the roll was
called. each member answering with
scriptual quotation.
The minutes were read and adopted
and dues collected. Our treasurer re-
ported $l35.68 in bank.
A short sketch on Missionary Socie-
ties was read, as also tract on ''Med-
ical Missions in China" Then follow
ed the program in Dec. Royal Ser
vice." subject being China"
The meeting was closed with prayer,
after which the hostess served delici-
Gus sandwiches and chocolate with
whipped cream.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Mrs. ]. H. Smith Dead.

Mrs. ]. H. Smith, the wife of the
well known blind man who lives few
miles north of Colfax. died in sani-
tarium in Waco, Texas, on Wednes-
day, Feb. II. Mr.. Smith has notified
DR.. E. B. Gray that he will bring his
wife to Colfax for burial in a few days.
The body has been embalmed, but he
has been waiting for the recovery of
his children before returning. Both
or them have been sick, his little girl
being recuperating from quite severe
illness.
Mr.. Smith has the heartfelt sympa-
thy of host of friends in Colfax and
vicinity at the loss of his wife. She
was eyes and feet and hands to him in
bis brave and energetic struggle for q
livelihood, and has indeed been true
helpmate to hlm in the accumulation of
a goodly property of which any man in
the full possession of his faculties
might be proud.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Grounding Lore.

The Colfax Chronicle notes
that it was clear at ColfaX till
noon on Grounding Day and
cloudy thereafter and inquiries if
the grounding takes his strolls
in the forenoon or the afternoon.
When the weather prophecy de-
partment solves this, we would
like to know if the icy north was
assured of an early spring where
the grounding was frozen in SO
fast he couldn't dig out, and fail
ed to appear for his constitutions
al. IN. O. Item
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Red Cross Peace Time Program Work.

Red Cross Peace Time Program Work.
Since the Peace Time Program was
adopted the Executive Secretary OF
this chapter, Mrs. w. j. Roberts, who
is graduate of the Vicksburg lnsti-
tute, has been very busy in looking af-
ter soldiers and their families as well
as many civilian families.
Numbers of soldiers suffering with
tuberculosis and other disabilities have
been assisted in filing claims for COM
pensations and in getting located in
government hospitals where they can
secure treatment.
Quite number of allotments; A. and
A. inquiry checks and bonus claims
have been investigated.
One tuberculer soldier received fnan-
cial assistance so that he would be able
to reach sanitarium in Mexico.
A shell shocked soldier from New
Jersey, who was both deaf and dumb
called at Home Service Office to get as
sistance in obtaining work. After look
ing over his discharge papers it was
found that he had been in four of the
largest European battles and was only
nineteen years of age and besides being
shell shocked had also been severely
gassed. Since it was impossible to
find work for him here, he was furnish
ed with necessary clothing and trans
portation to New Orleans, where he
mad position.
A trip of thirty-five miles was made
across Grant parish to interview a sol.
der who was suffering with Dement'S
Praecoy, in order to persuade him Oh
mis- mother to consent for him to re.
ceive government treatment.
Another trip was made to persuade
disabled soldier to take up vocational
training furnished by the government.
The Executive Secretary accompani.
ed by the Field Representative, Miss
E. Kyle, has visited several of the
branch chapters and Home Service
COmmltIeeS VI I'VE HSuUcES were VI
ganized in each place.
A total of 1856 letters have beer
written in assisting the Public Health
Service and the Federal Board in 10.
eating disabled soldiers. /.
Quite q number of the parishes in
this state have taken up the Peace
Time Program in order to help the SOL
diers and civilians needing assistance,
Manv of the parishes have Public
Health nurse in connection with this
work.
Mr.. j. H. McNeely, who is Chapter
Chairman and also chairman of the
Executive committee, has worked very
enthusiastically for the Red Cross
since the Peace Time Program has
been adopted. and has ably assisted
the Executive Secretary in her work.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Special Notice.

Baton Rouge, La, Jan. 81. 20.
The undersigned will receive
proposals up to and including
February Is. 1920 for the furnish
ing of suitable quarters for post
Office purposes at Colfax, Louis
lana, under a lease for five or
ten years from above date or
date of acceptance of proposal by
the Department, in accordance
with the attached blank form,
which, as will be noted, calls for
the Furnishing of rent, heat, light,
water, closets, urinals, safe or
vault. and all necessary furni-
ture and equipment for the pro-
per conduct of said Office at a
stated price per annum.
There will be needed in this
instance: Not less than 12OC
square feet of floor space. Good
daylight. Location not too far
from business center and within
eighty rods of railroad depots
are points for general consider.
alton.
Blank proposals and specifca.
tons may be obtained from the
postmaster.
The form Of lease may be ex.
amined at the post office.
Diagrams of the rooms offered
should be submitted, showing
dimensions, windows, etc.
The right is reserved to reject
any or all proposals.
D. T. KANADY,
P. O. Inspector,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
To All Post Commanders.

The French Government has
prepared engraved certificates
which will be presented under
the auspices of the American
Legion with the assistance of
the United States Army to the
nearest relative of each soldier,
sailor or marine who died during
the great war. The presenta-
ton of these certificates will be
made on Washington's birthday,
February %, 1920. In all cities
and towns where there is a post
of the American Legion these
testimonials of appreciation by
the French Government will be
presented through the American
Legion Posts.
To this end it is necessary that
your post secure the name of the
deceased soldier, his rank. or
ganization. date of death and the
name and address of his nearest
relative. As soon as this is COM
piled, send them into State Head
quarters in order that this work
will be completed as quickly as
possible. This must be rushed.
T. S. WAMSLEY,
La. Dept. Commander.
Relatives of the men who died
in service please send the above
information to r. C. Bennett,
Selma. La, so that the certificate
may be obtained.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
How's This1

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot 10
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
BY catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
Ave years. and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hail's
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you win see q
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid OF catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
+. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. Ohio
Sold by all Druggists. TIC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21

Rev. ]. o. Bennett has been cenfin
ed to his bed with the influenza. and
has only been able to be about the
house for the past day or two. The
congregation can 60 by the ringing of
the church bell as to whether heis able
to preach.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21

Miss Brand, Secretary and Travel
ling representative of the Natchitoches
Red Cross Chapter, also graduate
nurse, arrived here Friday to take
charge and remain with the Goram
family, until they are able to be up
again,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Notice Of Final Proof.
U. s. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La.
January 9, 1920.

January 9, 1920.
Proof made under Act June 6, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Jesse
Lassyone, of Aloha. Louisiana, VINO on
March rs, 1915, made Homestead En-
try No. O7462 for northwest quarter of
northeast quarter (NW3 of NE4} Sec
ton IL, township 2 north, range west
Louisiana meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make three year proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before clerk of court, at COL
fax, La, on the Oath. day of February
1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
I. F. Graves, c. w. Ferrier. G.. M.
Stanfield and j. F. Lasyone. uli of
Aloha, Louisiana.
Published in Colfax Chronicle Colfax,
Louisiana.
E. D. GIANELLONI,
Repietor
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21

The merchants of Colfax have q car
load Of Minnesota Red Bliss Triumph
Potato Seed. These are the best seed
obtainable. Plant Irish Potatoes where
you expect to grow sweet potatoes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21

666 quickly relieves Colds and La
Grippe, Constipation, Biliousness, Loss
Of Appetite and Headaches.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
We are authorized to announce

w. C. NETTLES
as an Independent candidate for JUS
tice of the Peace Of Ward Four, Grant
parish, La. at the general election in
April, 1920.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Announcement.

We are authorized to announce
K. c. MITCHELL
as an independent candidate for Con-
stable of Ward 8. Grant parish, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
Says Tanlac Is
Worth Its Weight
In Gold
Howard Gains Fourteen Pounds TAX
ing Tanlac and Lays Cane Aside.

I've gained fourteen pounds
in six weeks taking Tanlac and
now I'm well man, said Henry
S. Howard, a well-known farmer
and stock raiser Of King Hill,
Idaho.
II had suffered from rheuma-
tism and indigestion twelve
years." he continued, land could
hardly eat a thing because every
thing went against me and | had
no appetite. Every joint in me
was swollen with rheumatism
and hurt so I could hardly bear
to to be touched. / was in such
a bad fix | couldn' t work and had
to use a walking stick to get
along. The first bottle Of Tan
lac made a great change in my
feelings, my rheumatism soon
left me and [ threw my stick
aside, for now I can walk as well
as anybody.
And eat! why, l just can't
get enough and | feel like l could
do as much work as / ever could.
Tanlac is worth its weight in gold
and it has convinced me that
there's at least one medicine that
will do what they say it will and
| want to do my part in letting
everybody about it."
Tanlac is sold by all druggist.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Goodwin,
of Saginaw. Michigan, who are
out on two-weeks holiday and
took in the Mardi Gras festivi-
ties, after a couple of days visit
to relatives in south Louisiana,
arrived in Colfax Wednesday
morning and will be the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Goodwin
for a week or more.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21

Mr.. C. d. LaCroix mas Deen sick with
the '.fiu" this week, but is now recu-
perating very nicely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
w. C. Nettles for ]. P.

Mr.. w. C. Nettles authorizes US to
announce him as an Independent candi-
date for justice of the peace of ward
four in the general election in April.
He has been in the parish seventeen
years, and promises to discharge his
duties faithfully if elected to the posi-
finn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-02-21
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of Grant

! hereby certify that the within and
foregoing is true copy of the original
charter now on file and on record in this
office. Filed for record on the 10th day
of Jan. A. D. 1920, and recorded on
same date in book No. I, Of Corpora
ton Charters. at page 81 ct. seq. Of the
Records of Grant Parish. La.
Witness my fficial seal and sigma
tpre on this the 10Th, day of January,
A. D. 1920.
J. j. O'QUINN.
Clerk and Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
CHURCH STREET
PACT REACHED
Property Owners Agree
to Paving and Accept
ing Strip

The property owners on the north
side of Church street, between Lee
and Prince, have signed a communica
ton to the city council informing
that body that they are ready to ac-
cept title to the stri., of land between
their present property lines and the
street recently decided to the city by
the First Methodist church the city to
make quit claim deed containing the
condition that the strip is to be used
only for park purposes. AT the same
time the property owners agree to
the paving program for this street.
This agreement will settle con-
troversy that has existed for some
time between these property owners
and the city, or since a majority of
all the property owners on East
Church street had petitioned council
to order the street paved. At the time
the petition was presented 15-fOot
strip of land on the north side of the
street was owned by the First Meth
odist church as well as the land on
the opposite side. Not feeling called
upon to pay the full cost of the paw
ing for the entire length of this strip
the church decided holding on the
north side to the city. This devel-
oped complications because the res
idents on that street, their lots not
abuttin0 the street were not legally
liable for a share of the paving costs.
The city then developed a plan for
widening the street to their lot lines
which would have decreased the park
ing in front of their lots and in
creased the width and cost of the paw
ing. The new agreement will result in
the street remaining at its present
width and these property owner
sharing their part of the cost of the
paving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
STATE BOOSTERS
GO TO ASSEMBLY
Ask Endorsement of
Campaign to AdA,r'-
tise Georgia

ATLANTA, August 6.-Of1cial
endorsement by the Georgia legisla-
ture of the Advertise Georgia En-
terprise was taken up in the house
of representatives today when Rep
resentative John Clark, of Darien,
introduced a joint resolution giving
the general assembly's official appro-
baton to the movement. 1t is ex
pected to be adopted by the senate
after the action by the house, and it
has the recommendation of the gov
ernor, who is, in his official capacity,
general chairman of the enterprise.
The resolution of Mr.. Clark call
ed attention to the lack of normal
increase in Georgia's population as
shown in the recent census and the
actual decrease in some counties. He
said that it represents a serious prob
lem, in view of the millions of acres
of uncultivated land suitable for ag-
riculture and the development of
which is essential to meet the grow
ing financial needs of the state in
its progress for better roads, bet
ter schools and better government
He called attention to the endorse
ment of the enterprise by the Geor-
gia Press Association, the Georgia
State Bankers Association, the Geor-
gia Drainage Congress and many
chambers of commerce and represen-
tative citizens.
The resolution, after the preamble.
reads:
"Be it resolved by the house, the
senate concurring, that the Advertise
Georgia Enterprise be given the en-
dorsement of the general assembly
of Georgia"
Preliminary work already has be-
gun in the enterprise, which has open
ed headquarters in the rotunda of the
capital and installed a force of
clerks and typists under the direc-
ton of Fred E. Hamlin, and under
the general supervision of the gov
ernof.
The Advertise Georgia Enterprise
was formed by combination, for
this specific purpose, of the forces
of two already established associa-
tons; the Georgia Association, repre-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
in DIVORCE ROLE
Plays Part of Defendant
When Wife Files
Suit

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 6.-Charlie
Chaplin had new part this week
the lead in "Her Divorce"
The scenario mas been in the max.
ing since his marriage Oct. %, 1918
and a new chapter was written by
lawyers at the instigation of Mrs
Mildred Harris Chaplin late yester
day. Mrs. Chaplin charges extreme
mental cruelty and bodily injury in
a suit for divorce.
In her complain of IA pages, Mrs
Chaplin charges:
Their marriage was kept secret
four months because Charlie said
public knowledge Of it would inter
fere with his career.
That she suffered a nervous break
down soon after their marriage be-
cause of her husbands conduct.
That Charlie frequently stayed out
until 8 or o'clock in the morning
and sometimes all night.
That he refused to accompany her
on a TIP to Mount Lowe but wen,
to Coronado Beach and Joined in
numerous gay parties with men and
women.
That after the birth of their boy
who lived but three days-on July
7, 1919, he refused to accompany
her home from the hospital.
Mrs. Chaplin asked the court to
restrain Charlie from disposing of
his interest in certain films, valued
at more than 100000, and that an
inquiry be made into sums received
by him on her account. If these
sums are insufficient to her mainte-
nance, she desires the court to issue
lust" accounting order A re-
straining order in the matter of the
films was made returnable Monday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06

street, into which she and Mr.. Mott
have just moved after remaining at
$50 Forrest street during some time.
Special for Saturday, August 7th
Large size Cottolene $1.75.
Medium size Cottolene CSC
For Saturday only.
HARRIS GROCERY co.
Lee Hudson, cashier of the Bank
of Commerce, left last night for At
lanta on vacation trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
AMECO is BETTER
THAN QUININE
FOR MALARIA
Kills the Chills and Breaks the Fever.
Cures Any Ordinary Cold in "a
Hours.

Drive the malaria from your sys-
tenn and you get rid of chills and fe-
yer, bilious fever, loss of appetite
and energy drowsiness etc.
Ameco Chill and Fever Tonic kills
the malaria germ. It's action is prompt
and sure.
A few doses break the fever and
when taken as q tonic the fever will
not return.
You miss the dreaded "chill day"
from the moment you begin taking
Ameco.
Ameco is a scientific prescription
your doctor will approve. Contains no
harmful drugs and is fine for chill
dren.
Get bottle from your druggist for
35c, and if not satisfied with results,
he will refund your money.-(adv)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
NO COTTON LOAN
RULING YET MADE
Federal Bank Governor
Answers Reports Of
Forced Sales

WASHINGTON. Aug. 6-The Fed
eral Reserve Board has not advised
member banks as to what loans they
should make against this years cot
ton crop, Governor Harding declared
To-Day IN letter to the department of
agriculture. The letter was written in
answer TO reports reaching the de-
partment that "due to existing finan
cal conditions stocks of cotton were
being forced on the market at sac
rifices in prices"
scented by J. C. McAuliffe, postmast.
er of Augusta; Charles B. Lewis
banker, OF Macon, and W. B. Rod
denberry, farmer and merchant, If
CCalro; and the Advertising clubs of
Georgia, represented by L. H. Dim
m!tt, OF Savannah; Dave W. Webb.
OF Atlanta, and Paul T. HARDER. of
commerce, former president of the
Georgia Press Association.
II IS proposed to raise a fund Of
93OO,0OO to be invested in advertis-
ing the advantages of Georgia.
through various national mediums
with view to bringing home-seek-
ers, new farmers and new citizens
to this state. A part of the fund
VIII be devoted to three-years Col
low up" campaign, in which INQUIRIES
VIII be answered and land-seekers
and landowners will be brought TO-
gether. This part of the work will
be handled by the Georgia Associa-
ton.
:. The fund is to be raised by pub
nc subscription beginning October
l, and that month has been set aside
by Governor Dorsey as advertising
Month" A county quota system, de-
signed to share the cost eouitablv
is now being prepared.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06

$10.0O@$11.O0; 800 to 1000 Lbs,
$9.OO@$1O.OO; 900 to 800 Lbs,
$7.00@$8.50. Butcher heifers,
$6.50@$8.50; Common Light Yearl-
ings, $4.5O@$5.5O. Choice But.
Cows, $7.00@$8.OO. Medium Fat
Cows, $5.00@$6.00. Cutters,
$4.00@$5.00. Gamers, $3.00@$4.00.
Choice Stock Cattle, $7.00@$8.00.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
BY Condo

Common to Medium, $5.00@$6.00.
Choice Veal Calves, 5000 @$10.00.
Common Veal Calves, $5.O0@$7.OO.
Bulls, $4.50@$7.5O.
Hog Market, unchanged.
1875 lbs, up, 1915; 100 lbs. to 165
lbs, 1875; 80 to 100 lbs. 1915; 80
lbs. down, 11.75; roughs, 1880.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
MoULTRIE LIVESTOCK MARKET

,, MOULTRIE, August 6.-Hogs 165
IDS: and up, IA 1-2@16c; 1875 to
Ll,05 lbs, IS 1-2@14c; ITO to 1876
lbs, II 1-2@13c; ITO lbs. and down
10 1-2@11c. ~ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06

Cuba'se population now is S2,888.-
Frank Kramer has been competing
IN bicycle races for IS years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
MARKETS

MONTGOMERY LIVESTOCK
UNION STOCK YARDS, Aug. 6.
Cattle Market, unchanged.
Cattle Market:
Choice But. Strs, 1000 Lbs up,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
ZocuZRN6

New line of Electroliers have just
been received bv BELL, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06

Little Olin Rushin and Mamie
Claire Speer were taken to Plains
sanitarium today for a tonsils and
adenoids operation, from which it is
expected they will recover in few
days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06

6 per cent money to lend on homes.
No brokerage charged. See me at my
office, Windsor Hotel. A. c. Crock
EFT. 3-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06
Special for Saturday, August 9TH
Large size Cottolene $1.75.
Medium size Cottolene .95c
For Saturday only.
HARRIS GROCERY co.

Farmers coming into Americas to.
day said crops are being damaged be-
cause of the prevailing rains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-06

Mrs. Wallis Mott, manager of the
Western Union Telegraph office
here, is taking her annual
vacation of ten days beginning to-
day, and will be engaged during that
time id re-arranging their new home
corner Brannen avenue and Lee