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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-30
Billiousness and Constipation.

"For years was troubled with bill
iousness and constipation, which made
life miserable for me. My appetite
failed me. lost my usual force and
vitality. Pepsin preparations and ca
thartics only made matters worse.
do not know where / should have been
TODAY had not tried Chamberlain, g
Tablets. The tablets relieve the i'll
feeling at once, strengthen the diges-
tive functions, helping the system to
do its work naturally, writes. Mrs.
Rosa Potts. Birmingham, Ala.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-30

creditors is especially called to those
advertisements of tax sales, and they
are warned to take such steps prior
to the sales as may be necessary to
protect their rights.
L. O. CLINTON,
Sheriff and Ex- Officio Tax Collector,
Parish of Grant, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-30
Notice to Mortgage Creditors.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant,
Sheriff and Tax Collectors Offlce,
Colfax- La. July 6. 1921.

SherlH ana lax COlfecVOI OlICCs
Colfax, La, July 6, 1921.
In conformitory with section GO, Act
IS, of 1888, notice is hereby given to
all parties holding mortgages on real
estate in Grant parish, on which taxes
for the year 1920 have not been paid,
| will begin the sale of same at the
court house door in Coffax, La, on
Saturday, the 18th day of August, A.
D. 1921, and that a number Of pieces
of property so delinquent are now be.
ing advertised in this paper, THE
COLFAX CHRONICLE, in conform
| ity with the law preparatory to such
sales. The attention of the mortgage
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-30

Positively no hunting, fishing or
trapping allowed on the Red place in
Natchitoches parish either in field or
wood land. B. B. DEAN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-30
Will Exchange.

| will exchange pure bred jersey
heifers, and good grade Jersey cows.
for a good one horse buggy and bar
ness, and riding saddle. JNO. /. Nc
CAIN, Montgomery, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-30
Notice.

Mr.. Frank Dunn having sold his in
terest in the Colfax Garage to Richards
Brothers and Mcfarland. he will not
be responsible for present or future
obligations of the Colfax Garage.
Colfax, La, June 10, 1921.
COLFAX GARAGE,
il1-6t A. L. Richards, Mgr.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-30
WARD SEVEN

Dixon, Mrs. Emma-20 acres: z
Of NV. Sec. 4, TIP. s, R 4 w: Edu
eational 15c, state Coo, parish 75t
Is1Isool 75c, road LAT, notice 25c, IN
terest 15c, adv. 800; total $7.S2-
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
prohibited.

RA
 Don't give up the hipl" is the counter-cry of the Drinking Classes
 and they are determined to drink it out, as Grant said, along that line if it takes all summer
 Late reports from the battlefield showed that the police were greatly outnumbered, there being only lO,U0u cops as against three or four million drinkers The police know where all the saloons are, but the saloons know where the police are. And they gen. orally know first,
 It is getting so man can't call his flask his own.
 The courts have ruled that the Sul- livan law prohibiting man from carrying any explosive weapon" ap- plies to any container containing modern HQuor It has even been whispered about that the Wall Street explosion was caused by a cache of home made hootch and that the mysterious red wagon was a bootlegger's hack.
 Much emphasis was placed on the fact that the horseshoes found after the explosion were very peculiarly shaped. One drop of home made stuff will make anything or anybody peculiarly shaped. Two drops will turn a horseshoe in side out.
 Three drops will turn it into snowshoe.
 Four drops will remove all trace oi any kind of shoes, and five drops will remove the horse or person wearing same.
 One quart will remove Wall street So the police are waging a very de- sermined fight. The campaign is be- ing conducted regardless of social status Drinking status is all that
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

case, grip or satchel on the city streets; in fact. being on the same street with person carrying lug gage" is risky. Being followed by a black cat is lucky. but being followed by a black bag is highly unfortunate
 The bootleggers are also alarmed They're now charging five times as much for drink and they're afraid the police won't keep up the fight!
 A man doesn't feel safe drinking any place any longer. Or any longer any place. You sort of feel police man may pop out from under the table or under your chair
 Last night a friend of ours had taken a few drinks out of newly opened quart and he thought he. saw a lieutenant and two patrolmen IN SIDE THE BOTTLE.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
By Ripley

ton. pulled the subject back and forth for hours. When the confer ence was over the visitor said to Mir. Hoover:
 T must say that we seem to be in a good deal the same position as two negro soldiers. who, after the signing of the armistice, were talking about what they would do when they got back home.
 "One said he was going to get him. self a long-tailed coat, a high hat, patent leather shoes. spats n every thing. and he was going down to Georgia and show the white folks that he was as good as they were.
 "The second soldier said he was going to get all them fine clothes just like his friend and that he, too, was going back to the southland
 "'An' what yo' gone do when yo get homer asked the first trooper.
 Ts goin' to yo' funeral was the response" Philadelphia Public Ledger
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
HIS DESTINATION

Herbert Hoover. the secretary of commerce, soon after he came to of
 flee had long discussion with a man who had held the same job years be- fore. They went particularly into the problems of government reorganiZa-
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

Lots Of water has passed under inc mn since the prohibition act was -ssed. and the Miller who is govern of New York state has decided it's eout time somebody tried drinking me Of it.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
@S POLICEMAN AND THE
 BOTTLE

Nnether Manhattan was named
 me cocktail or the cocktail Manhattan may always remain NeeP mystery. but the opportunity srcrtising man to name a mineral &ser after it.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

Enforce prohibition to the limit. is the order to the police, "and neither give nor take any quarter!
 The taking of half dollars. green backs and certified checks is also
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

If other states take the same view point America may go dry.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
THE ONCE OVER
 By 1T. I. PHILLIPS IN
By H. I. PHILLIPS

As the prohibition law was fed eral matter, it had been generally supposed that the fight against booze was open to federal officers only, but Governor Miller has decided that it is free fight and that any police officer can get in.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

May records are now on sale. Cass Redewill Co.-Adv.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

is It is now dangerous to carry a suit
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

Don't give up the hip!" is the counter r-cry of the Drinking Classes and they are determined to drink it out, as Grant said, along that line if it takes all summer
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
There's s No Content Like Home Content

The foremost thought of America today is the thought of Building More Homes We're all reaching out far persistenty seeking happiness for our selves and those we love. Home-making is the greatest individual thing in the life of each of us. For "home-making hearts are happiest-"
 This home for ourselves and our loved ones should be of our making In it we furnish the setting for lifes richest joys and keenest pleasures In our homes we build the foundation of fulsome family content. We build the home and give it a soul.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

1t will multiply Mar mon sales many times over. The bare an nouncementof the new price Is sufficient to attract thousands. So we recommend instant ordering.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

foremost 5000 car.
 We have made this re- vision at the earliest op- portunity-six months sooner than anticipa- ted. We make one com plcte reduction, instead of several steps down
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
The General Price Reduction Of Our Building Brick

President Hardings said in his address, "The Ideal America is the America
 of homes"
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

It is getting so a man can't cal his flask his own.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

Let your home be a cheerful place reflecting your individual tastes and comforts-You can build and furnish it now much cheaper than it was possible to do for the past several years.
 Come in and consult our build ing experts about your plans and ideas-this service is free without cost or obligation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
ELks' CABARET CAFETERIA

Every Elk is expected to bring all
his family to the big opening dinner
at the grill room in the Elks' Home to-
night, the hurs being $50 to 1920.
A cafeteria with a cabaret program is
not usual and will therefore be all the
more enjoyable. According to Doc IT.
win, Miss Geraldine Ellis and c. F.
owens; Yilf furnish the '"real music"
and Miss Elizabeth Pritchett and Miss
Katherine Kaufman will do the real
Singing" However Mike Dorset and
Paul Sammon are also on the list of
high.class, expensive performers Sc
cured for the occasion, and their
friends feel that they are willing to
stand for whatever the boys put on,
which! according to Doc Irwin, will be
the big noise
Prices VIII be reasonable, and the
attendance is limited to Elks and their
families. This IS the first social fea-
ture in the new grill room, which will
from now on be open as cafe and
social center for local and visiting
Elks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06

the relations between the two orders
which was very much enjoyed.
Punch was served throughout the
evening by Mary Louise Wells and
Emily Griffin.
The remainder Of the evening was
given over to dancing, the mus C be-
ing furnished by Mrs. Earl Burdick.
Mr. AL .Wftherington and Mr.. jim
SchofI,, ard w"s exceedingly harmon
ioua and -gocd, q.
The hall was most attractive in the
unique and lovely decorations Of
palms, oleanders and other flowers
typical Of the Florida spring, which
inc uded over the entrance a charm
ing conceit, the letters "B. of L. E."
heautifu ly done in pink and white
oleanders and against ba' kground
of greenery the sentence Welcome
G. l. A. One hundred and fifty were
present to enjoy the happy occasion,
who will cherish delightful memory
OF one of the most enjoyable affairs in
he history Of ,. Of L. e and G. 1. A.
The committee on arrangements
was: Messrs. r. F. Crosby chairman,
g. e. Krnpp, J. e. Courier, H. Lyles.
r. A. Howell, F. w. Graham and ].
B. Anderson. Reception committee:
w F. Shelly, chief engineer, and n
B. Leonard.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
LOWER PRICES AT LAST

. Business is always good whenever
merchandise has been offered for sale
at prices which are within the reach
of all Most of the folks are tired of
paying big prices for what they buy.
And we don't blame them bit.
Things to wear have been entirely too
high, but with us it is thing of the
past-real ancient history. in fact
Our ordinary everyday prices are way
below what they were last year and
our sale prices are still lower. In
many cases we are selling something's
below the present day cost 1t is our
method Of making. friends. And our
friends are our greatest assets. 1t is
to your interest to visit us often. Get
the habit. Start today. Butterick June
Delineators and Quarterlies have just
arrived
MURRELL.GRAFTON CO, INC.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
WOMAN'S CLUB
HOLDS SPLENDID
ANNUAL MEETING

Tho Womans Club held its annual
business meeting Thursday afternoon
at the Club House, with Mrs. j. B.
Hannah, first vice president, presid-
ing.
The annual reports were very sat
isfactory, the following being heard
Civics committee. by Mrs. P. A. Gard
ner; house committee, by Miss Helen
Cochrane; committee on social condil
tons, by Mrs. Boulton; committee on
revision Of bylaws, by Mrs. G. M.
Wright; auditor, Miss Leila Galloway;
treasurer Mrs. H. R. Maxwell; cor.
responding secretary, Mrs. Lake; Ii.
brary committee, Miss Leila Galloway.
The treasurer's report showed
S575.1S in the general fund. The
house committee reported balance
on hand of $3.50, and the auditor re.
ported that the treasurer's books were
in perfect condition.
Twenty dollars was voted from the
general fund to the expense of A4iss
Lois Cooley in conducting he g.r.s'
home demons ration camp al F41Hlns
Arrow Camp th6 month.
new bookcase was ordered TO b.
installed as soon as convenient.
The year book committee was ap.
pointed as follows: Mrs Geo. NJ.
Wright Mrs. R. H. Omohundro and
Miss Leila Galloway.
A committee to draft letters Of SYM
pathy to members who have recently
suffered bereavement was appointed
as follows, Mrs. H. R. Maxwell Mrs
w. w. Chase and Mrs. P. A. Gard
ner
a committee on the distribution of
certain health literature was appoint
ed as follows: Mrs. Frank K. Crumb
Mrs. j. F. Wilson, Mrs. A. j. Pruitt
and Mrs. Edwin Spencer, Jr.
The following officers were unani-
mously elected: President, Mrs. w.
D. Edwards; first vice president, Mrs.
w. S. irwin; second vice president.
Mrs. H. R. Maxwell; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. John Patterson, Jr.; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. S. L. Jones;
treasurer, Mrs. Geo. NJ. Wright.
The meeting was we'll attended and
much interest was manifested.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
3. OF L. f., Div. $50,
Hos Delightful Banquet

delightful event in railroad Cir
cles on Monday evening, May 2, was
the banquet with which the local
brotherhood CT Locomo i've Engineers
of Division 769 of Sanford, florida
entertained at the Parish house, COM
plimenting the Grand International
Auxiliary in appreciation of the
charming affair with which the ladies
entertained the B. of L: e. few
weeks. ago. Nothing that could con-
tribute to the happiness of the occa-
sion was left undone. Each detail be-
ing carried out with perfection,
whereby the men proved themselves
wonderful hosts.
An interesting program which be-
gan just before the banquet was
served, was opened by Mr.. F. l..
Crosby, who gave a humorous read
ing entitled, The Fast White Mall
and was followed by Mrs. Mamie
Cameron whose e.oquent and charm
ing address on Brotherhood was
one Of the most agreeable features of
an altogether pleasing program.
Messrs. F. w. Graham and NJ. w. Hell
ston delighted with popular solos
When the guests were seated at the
banquet board. Mr.. W. F. Shelly de-
liyered an address of welcome to the
ladies as only Bill Shelly can do. The
response was made by Mrs. Fannie E.
Mcconnell. president of the G. l. a.
The welcome to the officials Of the A
c. l.. present, who were Supt T. l.
Dumas and Master Mechanic II. R
Stevens, was given by Mr.. Crosby
Both gentlemen responded with pleas
Ing remarks. Mr.. G. w, Laughlin, the
genial chairman of the brotherhood
concluded the program with talk on
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
InSOcietyj
Miss Henderson
For Miss Skinner

A Charming party, indeed, was that
given Thursday afternoon from to
6 o'clock at her home 212 n. Tennes.
see Ave, by Mrs. p. M. Henderson, in
honor of Miss Ruth Skipper, whose
wedding to NJ. c. Oott occurs tomor-
row night.
The rooms were bright with mas
turtiums and heart-dice was, the di-
version of the afternoon. Miss Myrtle
McRae made the high score and was
rewarded by receiving a handsome
gilt-edged deck of cards. The guest
of honor was presented with a Jap
ahese luncheon set in an especially
pretty design.
The refreshments consisted of a
wonderful fruit cocktail and a deli
cious chicken salad with supplement
tary dainties and iced tea.
Mrs. Henderson was assisted in en-
pertaining by he rmother Mrs. ". K.
McRae and her cousin Mrs. Harry
Halden. Mrs. Henderson was very
hecomingly attired In brown taffe!ta.
Mrs. McRae was wearing a Inodish
coat suit. Mrs. Halden wore a Eta'e-
fully designed Elack char1neuse With
tCuCueS VI lTls1 green, Whfle the
prtty honoree was looking even more
charming than usual in frock of
midnight blue taffetta trimmed in or
gardie and a clever hat Of black and
white. ~'.''
The guests on this occasion were
Miss Ruth Skipper. Mrs. ". B. McRae,
Mrs. Harry Ha den, Miss Elizabeth
Pritchett, Miss Mrytie McRae, Miss
Corinne Patterson, Miss Gladys VIII
son, Mrs. R. N. Skipper. Miss Virgil
McRae, Mrs. Geo. W. Mershon, Mrs.
H. e. Pritchett, Mrs. j. C. Owens, Mrs.
Leon Howe, Mrs. T. B. O'Steen, Mrs.
Stuart Thompson and Miss Katherine
Buford.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
ATTEND C. E. CONVENTION

The state convention OF the Young
Peoples Christian Bndeavor Society
is meeting today in Gainesville to be
in session until Sunday night. Among
those from Lakeland who left this
morning are Misses Edith Anderson,
Gertrude Redgraye, Honor Glover,
Myrtle Case, Olive Green, Helen and
Caroline Stacy, Marguerite Keith,
Mertie Barrett, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Foote, Leland Middaugh and David
Watt Castles. some of the party mot.
oring up in Mr.. Foote' car. These
young people are representing the
First Christian church, First Presby.
terrain church and Cumberland Pres,
byterian church of Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
PARISH MEETING SUNDAY NIGHT

The annual parish meeting Of All
Saints Episcopal church will be held
Sunday evening Immediately after the
service which begins at 1880. The
election of a vestry for the ensuing
year, the rector's annual address, the
reports of several organizations of the
parish and the reports of several Of
ficers are among the important mat
ters for the meeting. In addition to
these, the vestry may have one or
more matters upon which the congre
CATION as whole may be consulted
The rector, Rev. w B. Curtis, says
that every member of the congrega,
tion qualified to vote is urged to at,
tend and manifest his interest in the
affairs of the parish. Others not Vot.
ing are invited to be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
DIR. HANNA RETURNING

Dr. +. Fl, Hanna, who has been pur-
suing medical and surgical studies in
Chicago for some time, has left that
city by auto, bound for Lakeland,
where he is expected next week. He
will again take up his permanent res
idence here, as his friends will be de-
lighted to learn, and will again be
associated with the Lakeland Sanitar-
ium, which his capable wife, DIR. Grace
Hanna, has been conducting alone
during his absence
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
LAKELAND'S WEATHER

The most extraordinary cool
wave Florida has ever experienced
this late in the season, is now
passing off eastward and warmer
weather is to be expected from
now on. Last night the mercury
did not go below So degrees and at
noon stood at rs degrees. Con-
tinued fair is the prospect Tor to-
night and tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
Had Enjoyable Trip

Mr.. mad Mrs. l. J. Barksdale mad
little daughter Ruth, and Mrs. D. H.
Chmbie have returned from "a trip to
the West Coast They left here for
Clearwater on Tuesday, where they
were guests of Mrs. BaEksdale's sis
ter, Mrs. Fletcher. and her niece, Mrs.
j. B, Phillips. Wednesday was spent
in st. Petersburg. To be sure the
weather was too windy and cold to
allow for the surf bathing. that they
had hoped for, but the party found
their. trip enjoyable to the fullest ex-
tents
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06

also is commissioner of parks, is plan
ming a bathing suit parade to take
place in Bayviek Park. Local mer-
chants, those especially who handle
bathing suits, see in the proposal an
opportunity to display hobby models
in an attractive manner and have
promised the Mayor their hearty CO.
operation in making the event a sue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
G. 4. p. MEETING TOMORROW

The Lakeland Post OF the Grand
AIRY Of the Republic will meet to-
morrow morning at ten o'clock at Odd
Fellows Hall. and plans will be made
for Memorial Day. All interested are
invited.
The Ladies of the Grand Army will
meet at 2 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
with Mrs. G.. T. Fleming, at sos South
Missouri.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TONIGHT

The order of the Red Cross and the
knights of Malta will be conferred az
the regular May conclave of Lakeland
commandery No. 81, Knights Templar
commencing at 1880 o'clock this even
ing. S. G. Kennedy will act as emil
nent commander.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
GARD PARTY AL PIERCE

ST. Clements Guild of the Episco-
pal church at Pierce is planning a
benefit card party, the date being let
for Friday evening, May 10. Rock,
bridge and Ave hundred will be ar.
ranged foreA
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
GRADUATE Al ST. LukE,s

Miss Mizpah d. Lowe and Miss
Pearl Swami. who were efficient mem
bers of Miss Hanna's staff of nurses at
the Lake View Sanitarium, are Just
completing the course at st. Luke's
hospital in Jacksonville, and will
graduate from that institution on May
~. the many Lakeland friends of
these young ladies will be pleased to
hear of the progress they are making
in their chosen profession.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
ATTEND SCHOOL INSTRUCTION

A. r. Carver, Frank Sanford, N.
Gottlieb, Don Mcdonald and D. NJ.
Brown went to Tampa to assist in
putting on the work of the Master
Mason degree at the Masonic Grand
Lodge School of Instruction in that
city Thursday evening, and report a
fine session.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
NOTICE OF TEACHERS EXAMINATION

lining Board for Teachers certificates will con-
vene at the Lake Wire school building In Lake
land. Florida. beginning Tuesday. May 11th
1921. =
Examination for teachers certificates for all
grades VIII be held. Every teacher not hold.
ing a valid Florida certificate ans contem-
plating teaching is required to take the examl-
nation before she or he can legally enter con-
tract with the school board.
c. A. PARKER.
May 6-4t-M May p County Superintendent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06

MIS-. D. E. L. Conner and daughter
Ruti passed through Lakeland
Thui.sda en- route to their home in
Denser, Col. after pleasant visit in
Arcadia with Mrs. Corners sister,
Mrs. w. E. Dunwoodie. Mrs. Conner
was called to South Carolina by the
illness and death of her father and
came on to Florida for short visit.
Mrs. Conner is a former resident and
her many Lakeland friends regret
that she was not able to arrange her
affairs to include"a visit here
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

A special carrier boy remains
on duty at The Telegram Office
every evening from $3.50 to z
o'clock for the purpose Of deliver
ing copies OF the Evening Tele-
gram to any subscribers whom the
regular carrier boys may have
missed. If the Telegram is not at
your door by $50 o'clock please
telephone No. 81.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
Social and Personal
w. R A VIII Meet

Lake and Review, Woman's Bene-
fit Association will hold it's regular
meeting Monday evening, May 9, in
the X. of P. hall over the Famous. All
members urged to be present
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-06
ANOTHER NEW BUNGALOW

N. H. Leist, having already COM
pleted the garage, is now erecting a
charming and commodious bungalow
at 1910 East Palmetto street, and this
new residence will be pleasing adj
dition to that section of the city.