The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1879-11-08
Notes from Up the River.
A Boost for Cheap Tony-Mike McCoo1e,
the ex-Pugilist-Sugar Making, Sick
ness and Weather.
1870

ASCENSION, November ., 1919.
EDITOR CHEF:
On recent visit in Donaldsonville the
writer had the opportunity of overhear-
ing conversation among several indi-
viduals standing on a street corner, sur
missing as to who were your incognito
contributors, Clio Clio Koon, Nick of the
Woods, Won Moltkc and Brudder Bones.
They cvinced much anxiety in their en-
deavors Of ascertaining who they are,
which indeed tickled and amused the
writer considerably. Their conversation
becoming monotonous, Brudder Bones
took perambulation around the prin-
cipal boulevards Of the village and hap
pened to drop in at that famous mercan-
tile establishment known as "Cheap
Tony's," where much business was being
transacted. Seemingly this mercantile
house is doing au extensive business, a
fact which is attributable to the low
prices that goods are disposed at, and
the affability and untiring efforts of
"Cheap Tony" and his employees to
please all. "Cheap Tony to the front"
is certainly not an exaggeration. May
there be q continuance of prosperity at
tending this entcrprising and meritorious
young merchant, is the sincere wish of
Brudder Bones.
The celebrated prize-fghter Mike Nc
Coo]e has been seen in this vicinity
few days since OH his way down in search
of employment. 1t is said that he la
bored on one of Edward J. Gays planta-
tions, near Plaquemine, several months,
and whilst there, had occasion to ex-
hibit his pugilistic abilities with young
Irishman who was employed by Mr.. Gay.
His antagonist regrets having extended
to him the invitation, as he was compar-
lively but feather in his hands and
was terribly mugged." McCoole is a
man Of six feet stature, large, broad
shoulders, extended chest, Indicating
muscularity, and is possessed Of all the
characteristics Of a pugilist. He is judged
to be about As years of age. 1t seems
lie was at one time proprietor Of one Of
the leading saloons i'll st. Louis, doing Il
lucrative business, but owing to domestic
matters was forced to sacrifice all he
owned and abdicate, and now is obliged
to earn his living laboriously. Rumor
has it that he is now employed in the
sugar mandatory Of Mccall Bros, in
the capacity Of fireman.
Most of the planters in this neighbor-
hood have commenced grinding, and so
far as can he ascertaincd, are pleased
with the yield; being about one hogs
head to the acre. Several planters in the
parish of Iberville have also begun roll
ing, among whom are Gov. P. 0. Hebert
and Mr.. Idell Randolph. 1t is said that
the yield proves satisfactory. Mr.. Ran
dolph has beautiful crop which reflects
creditably upon his manager, Mr.. Louis
Danos, who is planter of fine abilities.
Perllicious fevers are prevalent in this
community, there being several persons
Frustrated with the malady. Deaths !;
infant child of Felicien Hebert Rebecca
Randolph, colored, aged 6 years, on DR..
w. H. Billiards. plantation. Dominique's
Landing, Henry Hack, colored, 100 years
of age; Jno. =. Stevenson's Claiborne
plantation, near the Ascension line, Ann
Thompson, aged 80 years, colored.
Your correspondent is pleased to be
destitute of items in relation to crimes
to chronicle at this writing. We are at
this present time having a permanent
rain which will be an impeachment to the
prosecution Of the work now going on al
sugar rolling. Incoherently yours,
BRUDDER BONES.