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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
Land Of Beulah.

In the Pilgrims Progress, the
greatest allegory in English literature,
written by John. Bunyan from 1900 to
1910. sBeuIah is the name given to
land of rest and quiet, represented as
tying on the hither side of the river
of Death in which the pilgrims tarry
till their summons comes to cross the
stream and enter the Celestial city.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
Decisive in Refusal.

When you do not intend to pay a bill
there is nothing like being decisive IN
your refusal The other day book
seller had an account rendered. re-
turned to him with the following re-
ply scrawled across the billhead !:
"Dear Sir: never ordered this BEAST
ly book II did, you didn't send it.
If you sent it. never got it.. If | got
1t. paid for it. II | didn't won't.
Now go and hang yourself, you fat
head. Yours very respectfully, John
Cones"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
BOILING Boiling Tin Cans.

e After trying many other processes
Of recovering tin from old cans, there
Is now, according to La Nature. re-
turn to the old-fashioned method OF
boiling the scraps twell cleaned) in a
solution containing an excess OF free
.alkali and saltpeter. The tin Is recov-
cred as crystals of stannate of soda,
and the alkali and saltpeter can be
used over and over again. Ia s
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

people mall walks of. life. The
presence and interest manifested
BY SO many colored people was a
most impressive feature of the
sad occasion Their presence
implied acknowledgment that a
quiet ministry of his had blessed
their lives in many ways and
supplied necessities in time OF
need.
Lest [ commit a sacrilege, in
conclusion let me refer again to
the religious experience Of our
deceased brother.
Some wilerei in life should we
ever become a redeemed soul,
the billo IS of this world will be
SO high, he pangs OF anguish
so keen, Tie clouds of doubt SO
dark, that we will cry from the
depths of our soul, my punish
ment is greater than can bear. I"
j thank God that Bud had this
experience, and by faith he look
ed up and beyond and saw the
glimmer Of hope, and in ii found
earthly peace. From this time to
| his death he never wavered in
his faith in God.
In this death the community
has lost helping hand and his
home a companion and father in
a true sense. / offer the family
my deepest sympathy.
JNO. /. MCCAIN, se
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
T,mefls Money.

"Charley. DEAR" said young Mrs.
Tomkins, @Tm going to read poetry
after this" "What for?" saves
so much time. There are so many
open spaces in poetry that the time
required to read a page is materially
shortened!" sf;ss M p ,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
Break the Matches.

The woodsman always breaks IN
two a match after use. The habit
prompts the thought BE careful re
quires handling the hot end. takes up
little time, and if the match is not ex-
tinguished, the half which burns on
the ground is not so likely to generate
heat enough to ignite the litter. Get
the habit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

A series of sermons on the
cardinal doctrines of Methodism
are being preached at the Colfax
M. E. church by Rev. j. 0. Ben
nett, that are very interesting
and instructive to any person
concerned as to religious aims
and teaching. He is very toler-
ant of all other denominations.
and courteous in his reference to
any and al controversies between
them, and nc person, whether
Catholic, Jew or Protestant, is
given any cause of offense. He
has several more sermons on the
subject, that will be delivered
during the next two months, and
all should hear them that are
able to do so.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

The average body temperature IL
9S.6 degrees. but 1t varies within q
few degrees with the time of day and
various other factors. 1t is normally
DTS degrees in the morning and 99.5
in the afternoon. Eating and exercise
may raise 1t from one to several de-
grees. Nervousness may cause sudden
changes either higher or lower. +.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
india Rubber strangely Named.

Few articles seem more strangely
named than india rubber. It gets its
name from the first use to which 1t
was put-that of erasing pencil marks
by rubbing. Nor should it be asso-'
ciated with India. The tree was first
mentioned by an explorer among the
Mexican Indians three centuries ago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
SPONTANEOUS Combustion.

y Because the hollow fibers of cotton
are loaded with oxygen they burn with
a quick flash. When you add to cot
ton. which is already loaded with oxy-
gen, oil which is also loaded with oxy-
gen. the excess of oxygen is likely
sooner or later to make the cotton
hurst into flame. That is how spon-
taneous combustion occurs among oily.
rags.-Youth's Companion. Iii
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
Declares "Home Brew" Kills Many
People. ~ 81

New Orleans Federal agents
raided saloons in the rear of the
city last week and arrested five
persons charged with violating
the federal prohibition amend
ment. The officers declare that
home brew" is killing people
right and left and causing others
to 60 bind. Charles Starr of
the quartermaster corps was the
latest victim, poisoned by home
brew" He died.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
Iohn Nj. Parker Inaugurated.

John NJ. Parker Inausufdttu'
Hon. John NJ. Parker was IN
aueurated governor of Louisiana
Monday, gat 1920 noon. Follow.
ing a monster parade in his hon.
or, the governor elect delivered
his inaugural address which was
heard by an immense throng.
Gov. parker's address is reputed
to be the shortest on record, con-
sisting of only 295 words. cover
ing less than one typewriter
page. Governor Parker's adj
dress was as follows:
1--WE have played too much
politics and too little common
sense and are now paying the
penalty" This was the keynote
of his first message to the people
of his state.
Every great war has left in
its wake a period of. misery and
suffering for the vanquished; OF
extravaganza and waste on the
part of the victors. The prob
lens to be solved by the world
today are complex and cover
nearly every phase of human en-
deavor. 49, sat
We of Louisiana must not be
derelict in doing our share, in
stead of shrinking, away from
serious matters, let as face them,
grapple with them resolutely and
do our best to solve them, not in
anger or passion, but after earn
est thought and mature deliber-
alton, rendering decisions based
upon the highest justice and pa
triotism.
AS your incoming governor,
my earnest appeal to every man
and woman in Louisiana is to
take a deep interest in public af-
fairs. Remember it is not only
your welfare and happiness. but
the future Of your children,
and your children's children,
which is dependent upon efficient
government. For nearly one
hundred and forty years Ameri-
ca has existed as the one great
Reuublic- a Republic which has
been a marvel to all other peo-
pies. We have been drifting
rapidly away from those great
principles formerly so dear to
both state and nation.
The vast majority of Ameri-
cans think right, see right. and
act right. They are fully able
to solve any problem which con-
fronts them. We have played
too much politics and too little
common sense and are now pay.
ing the penalty.
Today, having just taken the
oath to be your leader, l ask the
men and women Of Louisiana II
work with me in order that unit
ed, we may bring to pass in thi!
state that feeling of perfect jus
tice, fairness and square deal Il
everybody which will mean a new
ideal for our people and a new
Louisiana before the balance O
the world"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
SkiIlful Naviqators.

The world has never produced great
er navigators than the early Poly
nesians, who in their big outrigger
canoes traversed the Pacific north and
south, east and west. Without map
or compass, they pushed north to the
equator and south to the ice pack. The
white explorer came in the tracks OF
their canoes. sD srtg afiise lif
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
.Ana :. Had onIy one WAY 70 Col

And He Had Only One, Way to Col
Il There is at the entrance of the
church Of San Salvador in the Spanish
city of Oyeido a remarkable tomb,
erected by prince named Silo, with a
curious Latin Inscription which may
be read go ways by beginning with
the capital IS" In the center. m
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

First century A. d.: "And now abid-
eth faith, hope, charity. these three;
but the greatest of theseis charity
Twentieth century A. D.: "And now
abideth muscle, brains, money, these
three; but the greatst Of these is
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
In Memoriam.

In Memoriam.
Montgomery. La, May 18, 20.
In memory of William Oswald
Harrison, born in East Baton
Rouge parish. La, Dec. 80, 1849,
died May a, 1920.
When a little boy he came to
Montgomery. La. (then Creola)
with his father, DIR. 7. O. Har-
rison, in 1858, where he has re-
sided ever since. He was mar
|ried to Miss Elmeany Raglan in
1874. This union God blessed
with seven children, all of whom
are living except one, Owen.
In 1894 he had the misfortune
Of loosing his wife, and remar-
|ried to Miss Ida Eagan, of Ten
ncssee, in 1900, To this mar
rage there were born three chill
dren. NJ t4ElRl8I g8 90
In 1895 he united with the M.
E. church South, and in a finan-
cial way he was always loyal to
| the church, but after 6 few years
his faith seemed to have waver-
ed. Some months before his
death his Lord and Master knock
ed at the door of heart and he
| let Him in, and from that time
| to his end he never wavered.
For a long period of time he suf-
fered the most excrucrating pain,
yet he was one of the humblest,
and most patient persons | ever
saw, and would often send for
his friends to come and pray with
him.
He commenced business in
1879, and Notwithstanding he
did a large furnishing business,
and did comparative cotton buy
ing he steered his financial bark
clear Of any breakers and has
an unbroken commercial record
of forty one years. In addition
| to this he helped great many
4 people in need, and by honest
business he accumulated a liberal
competency. | say this from
personal observation, for from
childhood to manhood we have
gone side by side. The begin
ming of our association was away
back in the pre-war days. Since
then marvellous things have
transpired. All of his boyhood
companions have crossed over
the river, except his brother, DR..
IT. j. Harrison, DR.. NJ. A. Dunn,
B. E. Woods and myself. VIZ
have seen Red river run UP stream
great plantations slide in The
river and form on the opposite
shores. thus making one family
richer. and the other poor. w
have seen the slow progress O.
the OK cart surplanted, by thu
: automobile. and the great worlt
. war, and the air ship. But, alas
Bud" as we call him. is gon,
to the eternal shores of blessed
ness, and the rest of us remain t
: do our masters business. !.
q Yes. Bud is gone, and we bov
g in submission to the will of ou
t Heavenly Father, but the exten
/ to which he will be missed as
9 husband and father, and in tn
/ community as neighbor an
s friend can never be told. Th
!. floral tributes to, his memory
the large attendance of relation
: and friends from far and neal
4 augmented by many colored pet
IS pie from his plantations, som
IS how tells the wonderful impress
his life has made on the hearts {
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

The stage of water in Red
river is estimated to rise about
2h or 8 feet at Colfax within A
or 5 days, md is not regarded as
dangerous from the river reports
as exceeding that stage.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
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Dancers to Be Avoided,

% Wrong eating brings disease and pre-
mature aging. This is obvious to all
unprejudiced minds. And there are
two principal styles of eating which
must be avoided to secure dependable
health-namely. eating badly prepared
food and eating too much of food prop
erly prepared. NJ. Tilden. NJ. ID. q
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
Look n the Sewing eao.

Inasmuch as nobody has ever an-
swered the old question, what be-
comes Of all the pinsY" We submit one
that may be easier: What becomes Of
all the safety razor blades ALBANY
Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

s cornstarch in Turkish Delight ~
The only corn product used to an ap-
preciable extent in. Greece Is corn
starch. This is employed to make lou
co,imfa or Turkish delight. q clear,
jelIylike correction popular in the
near East. ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

do not know what arguments mean
in reference to any expression of any
thought I delight In telling what il
think; but If you ask me how ! dare
say so, or why 1t is so, ! am the most
helpless Of mortal men, Emerson
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

Strong Light Kills Holsters. 2aa
HOLSTERS are very sensitive to cold
and light. being accustomed to the
comparatively steady temperature and
the obscure light Of the ocean bottom.
Exposure to strong sunlight is soon
fatal to them. - d
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

We not infrequentIy hear the first
kiss of love very highly spoken OF.
but a great deal may be said also for
the good-by kiss of wife's relative
Ohio State Journal. !. s<sf S
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
on Curve.

An Australian inventor has given .
pIano slightly curved keyboard SO
player can reach all parts of It with
equal effort.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22

A Word for the Dogs lg7e
Jud Tunkins says the affection OF =
dog for a man IL beautiful and It's 2
shame the way many a person fools
the dog. % asgTs9
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
New Airplane EnoIne.

New AIrpIane Engine.
Tests have been completed on new
type OF airplane engine, which will be
silent. and from which the danger OF
are In the air has been removed II
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
wber Birds Return.

When birds begin TO come back tn
early spring, they may be attracted to
trees near the home BY placing near
the trees shelled cocoanut, with some
suet. s..#s M
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22
JNo. /. MCCAIN,
Closing Exercises Of the Colfax High
School. NHsfs aia fiN.

The exercises conducted this
week at the Colfax high school
at the close of the 1919-1920 term
were very interesting and credit
able tosall concerned. r eas
The program by the element
airy grades Tuesday night was
superlatively we'll rendered, and
we will not endeavor to elabor-
ate by individual mention Of the
participants. The presentation
of certificates by Attorney w. r.
Jones was fittingly done in an
interesting speech. compliment
airy alike to pupils and teachers.
The graduating exercises of
the senior class, consisting OF
seven girls and four boys, whose
names we published last week,
were held Wednesday night, and
were all conducted with approx
ed decorum and the specializa-
ton of class poem. class proph-
ecy, etc. - sHS',H issss
The main address of the even
ing was made by Hon. Charles
F. Trudeau, assistant state high
school inspector, who delivered
an eloquent Grafton for the oc-
casion. The diplomas were then
delivered to the graduates By
Parish Supt. ]. N. Warner after
a few well chosen remarks.
Miss Doris Rogers was pre-
scented the medal given by Mr..
J.. B. Roberts to the pupil OF the
school making the highest class
average and general department
for the term. The presentation
Twas made by Judge j. A. Will
1liams in few remarks of fitting
commentator.
We are glad to learn that Prof.
L. r. Mum, principal of the
school, has given eminent salts.
faction and is expected to re.
|main in charge of the school an,
other year. Also all of his fac
ulty have been offered employ
i ment for another term, and it II
thought most Of them will ac-
i cept.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-05-22


wondered II it was one she had worn
in her hair and gave to him one
]. evening.
Mile did not evade thorough rem
ovation OF the neglected room. There
was a wardrobe chest Of drawers set
In d niche and aall of these she dis
lodged and scrubbed and made sweet
and clean. IS As she was setting one
back in the place her eyes fell upon
"a crushed package Of papers wedged
in behind "a lining board and the bot
tom Of the wardrobe. She drew It
forth. Ten minutes later. hurriedly
dressed and all In a flutter, NfilIie has
tened from the house to seek the SIS
ter Of the man she loved. !
these must be tie missing papers
your brother 50 often told me about
spoke Mile breathlessly "Oh n 80.
do they not mean something to himx'
land Mrs. BARLEY uttered a glad cry as
she looked them over. ai1eY0o .saG
.s'Oh, Mile |" she cried joyously.
"they are the precious documents, in
deedll We must wire Gordon at once.
| You glorious girl You have restored
his fortune and" she paused and be-
slowed upon Mile an interrogative
| glance. 3.
.Yes" replied Mile frankly and
/ fervently, s'and love, true and lasting.
g It was his long ago" sN
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-15

hair-or by several hairS-when bs stumbled in front of e street ear on Hil street. Los Angeles. Witnesses said the front car wheels struck Mr. Bates on top of the head. grinding hts hair into the track. They were sur- prsssd. however. Co see Bates yank his head back and leave the hair thers. t was wig.
 osgood P Martin. Of Foxcroft Ms, has received letter from his son. Dr. Seldon O. Martin in England. in which the doctor says that he can cable 10 Foxcroft for 60 cents less than to New York. because he needs 10 write only 'Foxtroft'' in the address. since H is fhe only place Of that name in the world fi is not necczsary to add either Maine" or U. g. A
 There are only twelve Riraffes m fhis country--esEht with eircuses and fOar others In the zoos of New York and Philadelphia Four Of the twelve were raised by a Belgian named Andrew, in the employ of a circus. who used 10 bs a hunter in Africa He has made pets of them all. and Mary. who is almost is feet high. responds instantly 10 his cali. and is delighted to eat sugar from his hand
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-15
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

caxton published a book on chess in 1474.
 In Payta. Peru. the interval between showers Is about seven years.
 Powdered shark hide has been found to be hard enough to cut diamonds.
 shoemakinE is an industry which is found in all parts of Spain. Small hand shops do business In almost every town of any size.
 Java Is famous not only for it's coi- fee but for its rice sausage" The rice Is boiled thoroughly. nodded into links and incased in oil paper.
 In a new type of street cas the doors are 90 connected elTsirleaiiy that the car can not he started while they are open safety being the object
 Engineers are planning to build a moro direct railroad from Paris to Mad rid that will cut the present running time of trains of fourteen hours in half.
 Several sections of Iceland are rich in a5ates and chalcedony, which are wide ly used in making jewels for the bearings uf watches and electrical instruments.
 A machine has been invented by a Scotchman that prepares flax for manu- facture within. a few hours after it has been pulled from the ground instead of taking days or even weeks. as usual
 pretty girl in Kansas City called al the Welfare Loan Agency Frank Nev. In. the. appraiser. says. and asked for a loan on seorgette nightie that cos, her sho said, ssz The hard-hearted appraiser said he couldn't take the risk
 Charles W. Bates life was saved by
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-15
HtJMoR OF TIE DAY

Docs your husband enjoy golf?''
 T can't say that he enjoys it. but he plays it a lot. 9--Detroit Free Press.
 'swhy did the mistress call to the maid to bring her hot iFoH?' ''she did it as she had pressing need fors 1t. Baltimore American. "So you spent Sunday with subbubs. did yoH% Is his house far from the sta- tion ?''
 About two miles, as the dust fiies."- Boston Transcript.
 "Pa..'what is profteering?"
 'Profiteering, my boy, is a game which nobody. admits playing himself. but al- ways Accuses the other fellow of doing" Detroit Free Press.
 Don't ask the cook foS.a piece of pie when she is in a bad humor."< 'FWhy not?"
 She is apt to make tart a1swer''- Baltimore American. Knieker-Sornebody wants to go to the moon in a rocket. Bocker--Why doesn't he simply run on the democratic ticket this year?-New York Sun and Herald.
 Jaclz-Say, Artie, this freeracker won't go off
 Artie-Thars funny; it went of all right a minute ago.-Boys' Life.
 .HHdl hlhu OI u Ilslnu u0SS your new hired man make. EzryT' asked Farmer FilnDlegate
 '1-gash, Lias," returned Farmer Field. 'Tle couldn't be much more inpudent, lazy and no-'count gener'ly if he was a sun-ifi- law. Judge.
 An echo from the courts: Plaintiffs Counsel-Your honor, unfor- tlnately in this ease I am opposed by the most. unmitigated scoundrel-
 Defendants Counsei-My learned friend is such a perverter-
 Judge-Wiil counsel kindly confine their remarks to such matters as are in dis pute ?-Houston Post
 Got any property about here?" asked the tax collector at the farmhouse door.
 Yes, I got a small lot" replied the buxonl woman with the gingham apron who answered the knock.
 Where is it?'
 About two miles down the road from here"
 lis it improved%
 Well, I got a husband buried there, but can't say it improves it sny."---
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-15
CANTERBURY PLAINS

At the democratic caucus held Monday afternoon at the town hali Michael Shea and Fred Cone were nominated for rep resentatives and A. Hale Bennett for judge of probate.
 The republican caucus was held Men day evening at- the town hall. There was a large turnout of women at the caucus Fitch Johnson and Mrs Lillian Frlnk were nominated for representatives and A. Hale Bennett was endorsed for judge of probate
 Frederick A. Hicks. who has been serf- ously i'll. is recovering very slowly.
 Paul Kashkieper of stonington visited his aunt. Mrs. E. P. Sabins. over the week end
 Mrs. F. ?. Sahins received worc Non day that her nephew. Rix shultz. wna killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday.
 Frank Parkhurst of Norwich visited his brother. Charles Parkhur7t. sunday.
 Mrs. C c. John Is en.ertairInK her nephtw from New Jersey.
 Miss Gladys Bushnell expects to icavN soon for Tennessee. where she has ss- cured position. ls5-
 Mir and Mrs. Levi Baker and mother left Saturday for Montyille. where they are to spending few weeks at the norne of a friend while he Is away.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-15
WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Hubbard. wife of Rev. A. e. Rn- bard. former pastor here. Is visiting ed friends in town.
 Mrs. W. J. Ltndeman is spending a fsw days in Oxford. Mass.
 The annual harvest supper was held ss the Congregational church Wednesday evening
 Edward A. Bowen. who has been En is improving slowly.
 Slr- and Mrs Arthur S. Hardy have closed their home here for the winter.
 At the republican caucus Monday. Judge Clarence FL cl!ld was renomlnated for judge of probate; for representatives, Clarence Fl. Child and Marcus B. Morse :: justices of the peace, C. E. May, C. N Perrin. Luther ]. Leavitt. Robert E. liar ris. Harris L. Sanger. William N. Gallup. s. H Peckhan. O. A. Hiscox George N, Sampson was moderator and Robert Fl Harris clerk.