The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-10-02

Of important contracts in the Southern
States. It is anticipated that contract
will be made with this company to con-
struct the proposed bridge to span Bayou
Lafourche at Donaldsonville, and Col.
Eberhart's visit to our town is connected
with this matter. He is very pleasant
gentleman and we trust his sojourn here
will prove at once enjoyable and profit
able.
The large advertisement Of that well
known merchant, Mr.. Bernard Lemann,
reappears in the CHIEF and makes proc
lamation to the public of the receipt of
fresh and new goods, comprising the
choicest selections in the grocery line.
Mr.. Lemann's mammoth establishment is
known to most Of our readers as the
largest and most complete Of its kind in
this section Of the country, and in the
specialties which he advertises as we'll as
the myriad Of articles to which no refer
ence is made, the proprietor offers the
best goods at city prices. As long as
Donaldonville Gun boast such an estab-
lishment as Lelnann's, there is no excuse
for people of this vicinity sending to
New Orleans for their groceries, pro-
visions, hardware, furniture, etc.
DRAMA AND MUs1C.-We take pleasure
in announcing that the Fall amusement
season will open on the oath inst, with
a grand musical and dramatic entertain
ment at the Phoenix Hall under the aus
pices Of the Donaldsonville Independent
Brass Band. A concert committee has
been appointed and is already at work ar
ranging the programme, which will COM
prise many attractive features. The best
vocal and dramatic talent of this aud
adjoining parishes has already been Sc
cured for the occasion, and all that re-
mains to assure the complete success Of
the affair is the liberal patronage of the
public, which we are confident will be
accorded. Tickets will be on sale at
the principal stores Of Donaldsonville,
or may lie procured from members of the
band, at SO cents each.
THE LATE j. A. BRAUD, JR.-The de-
mise Of J. Adlard Braud, Jr., deplora-
bic occurrence briefly reported in the
last issue Of our paper, removed from
this community one of its most prOmi'
nent and respected citizens, who enjoyed
and merited the unqualified esteem of ali
who knew him. A native and lifelong
resident of Ascension, he was one Of the
citizens Of the parish identified with the
interests Of the people around him 10y
every tie that can bind man to earthly
matters. For years he owned and cult
waited q small plantation on the left bank
Of the Mississippi river, nearly opposite
Donaldsonville, and met with the success
and prosperity in this occupation which
he deserved. He was devout member
Of the Catholic Congregation of Ascen
sion, one of the trustees or stewards o
the church, and, aided by his estimabl'
wife, was always foremost in carrying
out measures calculated to advance tn,
interests of the congregation. His energ.
and liberality in this direction made hin
an invaluable member of our Catholic
community. He died on the fifty-secon'
anniversary of his birth, within the cor
responding hour Of the day at which hi
| first breath was drawn-his exact ag
was fifty-two years and one-half an hour
Mr.. Brand leaves a widow and two chill
dren-a son and daughter-to lament
bereavement which is to them irrepara
bic on earth. As we stated last week
deceased was an honorary member Q
Phoenix and Ascension fire companies
Cannoneers of Donaldson, Cofield Guard
and the Independent Brass Band, an
all these organizations, as well as YER
large number of people besides, attends
the funeral, which was one Of the mos
imposing, both in point Of appearance
and numbers, that has ever taken plac
in Donaldsonville. This display atteste
the universal esteem in which the Dc
ceased was held. The cOrtege move
from the residence of Felix Leblanc, Esq
where the remains were placed on thei
arrival by the train from New Orleans
the funeral services we're conducted 3
Father Charles and three visiting priests
and a salute of three rounds of blan
cartridges was fired over the tomb .
detachments Of the military companies
The last sad rites performed, the morris
remains Of this good man and useful CT
izen were placed in the quiet city Of tll
dead let us hope and believe that hi
immortal soul winged it's fight to region
Of eternal bliss, there to await q blesse
reunion with those who held him neares
and dearest on earth.