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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-06-24

During these dull summer days some
people will resort to anything to cause
an excitement. Last week certain par
ties who are very ingenious in this res
pect started the report that coloreG
man named Louis Lawry while pkov-
ing in field some six miles east Of
here, struck big jar, buried in the
ground, full of old Spanish dollars, said
to be eight or ten thousand in number
and one of the very dollars found in the
lar was exhibited here in town. We
made inquiries last week that satisfied
us the affair was hoax, and hence VT
were not ''sold" by publishing it as 4
fact, as some of our contemporaries We're
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-06-24
MARRIED :

At the Catholic Church i'll this town. on
Thursday, June 18th, 1882, by Rev. G. Ray
mond Mir. i. W. ECKART, to Miss MARY DErT-
LEM, both Of this place.
Clinton, La, and New Orleans papers please
cOny.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-06-24

Our Colored Methodist friends will
have baptizing tomorrow, Sunday.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-06-24

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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
Judgment.

State OF Louisiana-Twenty-Sec Judicial
District Court-Parieh Of Ascension.
In the matter Of Estslle Joseph, wife Of
Gottschalk Feitel, VI. No. 1853,
Her Husband.
THIS CASE having been regularly put
= at issue, was, on motion of counsel for
plaintiff, taken up for trial pursuant to as.
Segment Tie plaintiff sues the defendant,
her husband, for a separation Of property
and dissolution of the community Of &C
quets and gains on the ground of embar-
rassment in his business affairs.
Plaintiff having adduced full proof of her
demand, by reason, therefore, of the law
and the evidence being in faver of plaintiff
Estelle Joseph, wife of Gottschalk Feitel,
and against the defendant, the said G. Fcitel.
her husband. Il is therefore ordered, ad-
judged and deereed that plaintiff be and she
is hereby separated in property from her
said husband, that the community Of &C,
quets and gains existing between them he
anu the same ia hereby dissolved and that
plaintiff do have tue full and separate adj
ministratiop Of her paraphernai property.
1t is further ordered that the defendant
pay all costs Of this SUIT.
Thus rendered, read and signed in open
court. at the parish Of Ascension, this
twenty third day of December. 1881.
(SignedI JNo. A. CHEEvERS,
Judge.
Filed December q, 1881.
fSigaedl ". w. BUFORD,
Dept. Clerk Of Court.
A true copy: L. f. BENTLEY.
Clerk OF Court.
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Steamboat Schedule.
Now Orleans and Donaldsonville.

New Orleans and Donaldsonvillo.
Bale 2f Ahe Goast, up Tuesday. Thursda,
and Saturday nights; down Wednesday
Friday and Sunday mornings.
81. Nary up Tuesday and Friday; dow1
Thursday and Saturday.
New Orleans and Plaquelnine.
Whisgcr, up. Tuesdays and Saturdays
.dowu Wednesdays and Sundays. Attend.
70 business Of AssHmption and st. Nary.
New Orleans and Bayou sara
Fa,,chon, in place Of 3 =. Gay, up Mon.
day and Friday nights, down Wednesday
aud Sunday evenings.
Cproma, in place Of John ". Cannon,
up Wednesday and Saturday nights; down
Monday and Friday evenings.
New Orleans and vlcksburg.
Robt. E. Lee. up Tuesday night; down
Sunday afternoon.
y. H.. White, mp Thursday night; down
Tuesday night.
Natchez, up Saturday night; down Thurs
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

CHURCH FAIR.-A fair was qlvcn at
the Now River Catholic Church, seventh
ward, on the slst Of December and 1st
of January, which netted over $4OO for
the benefit Of that church, a result that
fully met the most sanguine expectations
of the good Father in charge and those
who assisted him in the conduct Of the
entertainment. Every thing passed of.
III the most satisfactory and pleasant
manner, and gil who participated in tho
festivities of the occasion were highly
pleased. We also learn that at the sale
of pews in the same church on Christmas
day, the sum realized was more than
$3.50, which is considsrably-ir excess Of
those obtained from the sales of preced-
ing years. These facts attest tho devo-
ton of the Catholics of the New River
section to the Interests and welfare Of
their church.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Mr.. Berger has finished tho roadway
and railing on the new Bayou Lafonrche
bridge, excepting small portion in the
middle Of the structure which will not
I've finished until the pier is completed,
and on Wednesday he took his departure
for Tuscaloosa, Alsbama, where the King
Bridge Company has another contract.
Tho water is still high, with q continued
upward tendency, and it is very likely
the pier Of our bridge can not bo finished
until the recurrence Of the regular sea-
son of low water next summer. Nothing
further has transpirel with relation to
the reported proposition that the local
company should operate the bridge in it's
present untinisllsd condition at the risk
of tho Cleveland construction company,
and it may be assumed that no such
arrangement will be efoctsa.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14


Mr.. Tom. D. Kent, the able manager Of
Mrs. Thomas Pugh's famous Madewood
plantation, was in town on Sunday last
visiting his father-in-law, Judge Hiram,
Il. Carver. He gave very encouraging
accounts Of the prospects Of the cane
crop on Bayou Lafourcie. Fall plant
now marks the rows plainly aud indi-
Gates perfect stand. Rattoons are also
coming out beautifully, evincing every
appearance of thick, healthy growth.
From other planters of Assumption, La
fourche and Terrebonne similar encour-
aging reports age received, and there is q
glowing prospect for heavy sugar crop
forlse2. So mote it be! Labor is said
20 De plentiful in the Lafeqrche rssion,
and no tronble about wages has arisen.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
Married.

BRENN-DR ACH.-At Donaldsonyille
La. on Wednesday, January II, 1889. 81
Rev. robert 3. Stuart. FREDERICK
BRENN to MRS. ALICE DRAcH. nee
Krieger, both of this town.
A bottle Of wine and generous slice Of
tho wedding cake found their way to tho
CHIEF Office the day after the interesting
event above noted, and all hands Joined in
drinking the toast of long life and much
happiness to friend Fritz and his bride,
The groom is an industrious, gootl-hearted,
deserving young man and merits all the
good fortune happy marriage can bring.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For SALE.
Property Desirable for a Physi.
clan or Merchant, in DON
aldsOnyilln To

i able terms a valuable and ,lesirahl,
property in the town Of Donaldsonyil!e, La,
consisting of a lot of ground, two-story
residence, with brick basement and slate
roof, containing IA rooms, we'll finished and
in excellent condition; stable, carriage
house, wood and coal house. wash house
and all necessary convenienccs; all located
on desirable corner lot in the centrall por-
ton OF the town, facing on one of the main
valuable and convenient for the Office and
residence Of a medical practitioners
Reason for sale, contemplated removal to
New Orleans for personal reasons.
For further particulars address
j. E. DUFFEI4, N. D.,
p. @. Box Ia, Donaldsonville. Lam
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
On Dit.

/ That the young ladies were no doub
greatly edited by Jimmie Peltz's graph
account Of that chicken fight, but
| That they won't be apt to ask hin
any more troublesome questions yer,
soon.
That Jim has got moro unadplteratet
cheek than any boy Of his inches il
| Ascension.
That even Texas Jacks assurance
pales it's Intellectual fires in the LIGHT 81
Jim's dazzling, FURNISHED, brass-moun.
ted check.
That On Dit acknowledges the corn,
Charley, and freely admits
That yon got ahead Of it that time
aud stood up to your work like little
man during the Seymour season.
That we have no doubt she highly ap-
preciated yonr consideration and has
rewarded you with = multitude Of her
sweetest smiles.
That the CHIEF is still owned and
controlled in all its branches by the indi-
vldual whose name is published as editor
and proprietor, aud
That persons who seem to have ac-
qnired contrary impression are request
Ell to mako note Of the fact.
That Guiteau has quit town, but We
still have few cranks left.
That the Chief Justice of this ward
had better haul in that watch chain and
send it up to the District Court with the
papers in the case. ...
That Joe and Dick now deal on tick,
and send off slick, without trick, oil
teiegraphic messages left at II. Israel &
Co.'s or Lemann & Bros.
That the cowbellions were out in fn1l
force Wednesday night aud gave Fritz
no less than four serenades. |
That, like sensible boy, he tumbled |
10 the racket nobly and invited the must |
clans in every time.
That most Of tho members Of the band |
ound tho banquettes too narrow to walk
lome on and spread themselves half way
'cross the street, aud
That Fritz wants to know who cot the
worst Of it,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Mr.. I. B. Hillen, Administrator of Po-
lice at Baton Rouge, visited Donaldson
vills this week, in company with Mr.. c.
L. Conrad, planter residing near tho
city of Baton Rouge, and We were pleased
to meet the gentlemen. They came dow II
to interview the three colored men. ar
rested there last week upon suspicion Of
having stolen large quantity Of valua-
BILE jewelry from trunk in Mr.. Conrad's
residence, and to seek information which
would enable them to trace up the rob-
berry and recover the purloined property.
Upon investigation it became apparent
that Morris johnson and Willis Wright,
two Of the prisoners confined in our par
ish, Jail, had no connection with the
crime, and they were accordingly re-
leased. The third man, Tony Stephens,
had brought bundle from woman en-
ployed on Mr.. Conrad's place aud deliv-
cred it to woman in Donaldsonviile,
and as it was supposed to contain some
Of the stolen jewelry, he was held in Gus
tody and taken to Baton Rouge for fur
ther examination. just before going to
press, however, we learn that Stephens
has returned to Donaldsonville with the
information that al tie valuables puf-
Joined from Mr.. Coprad's trunk were
found secreted in the yard near that
gentleman's residence. There being
nothing discovered to duplicate Stephens
in the robbery he was hoporably dis
charged. We erred in stating last week
that some Of the stolen jewelry bad been
found on the persons of johnson, Wright
and Stephens when they were arrested.
They had some articles Of jewelry, We
believe, and tho officers enormously sup
posed theee to bc portion Of the stolen
goods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

FINE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-Dr. John
+. Duffel of pon3idsonyille offors 70,
sale on advantageous terms and at q
reasonable figure his splendid property
situated at the corner of Railroad Avenue
and Iberville street, in the very heart Of
the town. The locality is very fine
one for any kind of business, and the
property having been occupied for several
years as the residence and Office of a
physician, and being directly opposite q
drug store, offers peculiar advantages to
medical practitioner. Or, merchant
would find it first-class place for the
establishment of store, and ample
facilities for such business are afforded
by the size and situation of the building.
The basement might bo used as the
store, and the upper story as family
residence. All who are familiar with
the property will recognize at once its
superior advantages for. either of the
purposes we have mentioned. The house
is one Of the. handsomest, best and
roonliest in Donaldsonvillc, tho lot one
OF tho most desirable, and tho stable,
carriage-house and other outbuillings
all that could be desired. DR.. Dutfers
reason for seeking to dispose Of the
is a desire to remove to New
Orleans with his family, for considcra-
lions of personal character. 10 any |
physician applying for particulars with
" view to purchase, the Doctor will
cheerfully exhibit such evidence of the
remunerative practice lie commands as
will satisfy the applicant that the ac-
lulrement Of tAe property and the loca-
lion will prove profitable investment.
The advertisement published in another
column will furnish 3pore explicit
description of the property than has been
given in this notice, and further particu-
ars will be promptly supplied by DR..
)nftel upon application either in person
r by letter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
The Business Mans Best Friend

Mr.. c. L. Oudesluys, leading importer
Of Baltimore, has stated that nothing has
done his dyspepsia, Indigestion, &c, SC
much good as that most wonderful of oil
tonic and reviving medicines-Brown's Iron
Bitters. just think laf 1T: at q supper the
other night, although chronic dyspeptic,
he says he ate, at u O'Clock, fried oysters,
chicken salad and icc cream, after which
taking dose of Iron Bitters, he never spent
a mere pleasant night, with no dyspeptio
symptoms in the morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Mr.. AriAtide Junot, worthy apd pros,
porous planter Of Assumption parish,
while returning last week from the plan.
fation Of Gen. ". B. Ratliff-where he
bad been employed as sugar-maker-to
his home on Attakapas canal, was way
laid on tho public road in broad daylight
oy two colored men, one armed with q
spade and the other with shotgun, for
c'oiy dragged from his horse, brutally
beaten and robbed Of $3.50 in cash. Nj.
1unot made an affidavit against the rob-
oers' >shom he thinks he can recognize if
he sees them again, and officers are in
pursuit of the villains.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
apd indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
will send : recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered By missionary in South America.
JosERu T. IMAM, Station D, Ne,o ForS
City.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Our esteemed friend and former towns.
man S. II. Fucich, Esq, now located iu
New Orleans, has paid several visits ia
Donsldsonville recently, to see his wife
and children, VII" have been sojourning
l'ers for about three months past. And
this reminds us that we have rot vet
chronicled the latest addition to friend
Sans interesting little family-a bounc-
ing baby boy who made his appearance
several weeks ago. We congratulate the
happy parents upon the acquisition aud
hope he will live to become
A youth to fortune and to fame we'll known.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

We were glad to meet our genial friend
Mr.. Pierre Klopman upon tho street last
Sunday and to find him recovered from
Q recent attack Of illness.
Next Monda viii 10 the regular return
day for appeals to the Supreme Court
from this parish, and the Clerk Of Court
and his deputies are busy making tran
scripts in appealed cases.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

a regular meeting of the Phoenix Fire
Company was to have been held last Mon
day night, for the election of officers, but
the dramatic performance in the compa-
ny's hall compelled . postponement Of
the session. The meeting and election
will DO held next Monday evening, tho
18th inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Three Of five colored men implicated
in the brutal murder Of another colored
inan at Bayou Bout, Assumption paris]t,
have boon captured by Deputy Sheriff
". L. Therlot and lodged in jail at Ma
poleouvfiie.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

The Donaldsonville Lodge, K. of H.,
will hold regular meeting next Tues
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
.Strayed or Stolen.

TROM the enclosure of Nine. Paul vega.
II in Assumption parish, just above Kock g
Belle Alliance plantation, Tuesday night,
Jan. 3, 1882, one
SMALL BAY HORSE,
with white left hinl foot, long mone and
tail, branded T6 on left hip. A suitable
reward will I've paid for tho recovery of the
animal or information leading thereto
apply to the undersigned or address through
DonafdsOnville post-ofhcc. care of nessrs.
K. & ]. kock.
NINE. PAUL VEGA.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
Planters, Take Notice!
EmOoyn and 0at.

Ear Corn and Oats
In lots to suit, delivered ut plantation
from MY Aatboats. Delivery made in Feb
rnary, March and April. An orders left
with II. ISRAEL & CD. Doo.I.ls0n vills,
viii DC attended to. Tours truly.
". II. BALSBY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Mr.. Octave Bullion Of Manchac was in
town on Monday and didn't forget to
,faver us with call.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
M W. DARTON,
Civil Engineer & Surveyor

Parish Surveyor of Ascension.)
Will attend promptly to work in ali
branches Of his profession, such Us survey.
ing. mapping, leveling for canals. bridges,
rice fumes, etc, estimating cost and super.
vising construction Of same. Orders left at
the CHIEF office will meet with Immediate
attention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

DISTRICT COURT IN ST.. JAMESON,
District Court has been in session in
tho adjacent parish of St. James during
the past two weeks, but report Of the
business transacted can be condensed
into very small spaes. The first
four days Of the session were consumed
by legal joust over motion to quash
tho special jury drawn for the term, ont
Of which the District Attorney emerged
with! flying colors, the decision Of the
court sustaining the legality Of the jury.
A Grand Jury was cmpanneled with Mr..
Bergundy Lapice as foreman, and the
report of that body embraces the follow
ing comments and suggestions,
The ceilings Of the Courthouse need re-.
pair; The Jail is in clean and healthy
condition and the prisoners are we'll cared
for. The offices Of the Clerk and Recorder
are two very small rooms, badly furnished
and lacking sufficient furniture and facili-
ties Tor the proper conduct of the business
OF that department of the local public ser
vice The books Of tho Parish Treasurer
show an alleged outstanding indebtedness
which sum 48l wero paid in October last.
under questionable circumstances and the
suggestion is made to the Police Jury that
no more of these claims he paid until thoy
have been duly passed upon according to
law. 1t is further suggested that contracts
Tor pubic works shall only be awarded af-
ter ten days Advertisement aad then to the
lowest bidders. Thanks are returned to the
officers Of court for their courte-ies and the
people are congratulated upon the fact that
no criminal case was presented for examina
ton by tho Grand jury.
The celebrated ..Yacherie road case had
been fixed for trislsby jury, which we
infer vas tho main incentive to the or
dering ofa special panel for the term
IS the jurors were all finally discharged
after the road case had beon called and
the prayer for a jury Withdrawn. The
road suit has occupied the attention of
The court week and is good for fort
night longer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Considering tho rapid spread of small
pox over the country, our parochial and
municipal authorities ought to take i'm.
mediate steps to encourage general vac.
c'nation. A few dollars spent in this
behalf might prove one of the most prof.
liable Investments possible to lie made.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
Notice.

To fAs Members Of tie School Board o,
Ascension.
A meeting Of the Board of School Direc-
"A tors will be held at the Office of the
Secretary on
Tuesday, the 18th Of January, 1882,
at II O'Clock A. NJ, for the transaction Of
business Of Importance. Members are re-
quested to attend without further notice.
D0naldsonville, Jan. 6, 1882.
E. N. PUGH, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
D0HALDs0HEILLE. Ia,
Saturday, January ID. 1882.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Thanks to our considerate friend Judge
II. H. Carver for appreciated favors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

For rates and information, address,
NJ. r. SPELMAN, 4
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
H. 8. MORSE, Supt.
OFFICE: No. 20 Camp street, New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

The many friends and acquaintance of
Mr.. Willie F. Stockmeyer were glad to
welcome him upon his native heath New
Years day. He ran mp to spend the holt
day at home, and had an enjoyable trip.
Willie has been employed for several
months past as colnpositor in the office
of the New Orleans Times Democrat, and
the satisfaction which be gives in that
capacity is evidence of the fact that, DUR
ing his six years. connection with the
CHIEF, he made the best of his opportu-
mites for acquiring knowledge of the
printing business. We wish him contin-
uod prosperity aud good luck.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
Notice.

Notice.
1oi tie Members of the Police Jury Of The
Parish Of Ascension.
DLEASE take notice that the Police jury
Il will meet in adjourned regular session on
Tuesday. tthe 10th inst Mt 10 o'clock A. N,
D0naldsOnville, Jan. g. 1882.
Il. PROSPER LANDRY,
Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Our Foreman, Mr.. A. J. Reynolds, the
musical connoisseur Of the CHIEF. re-
quests US to tender his most sincere
thanks to Messrs. p. j. Gutl and J. H.
Larrieu Of the music house of Philip
Werlein, New Orleans, for copy of the
Mascotte Valse, by Emile Valdteafel,
which he received short time ago with
their compliments. The composition is
beautiful ono and every musician
should get it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14
St0len-&5 Reward.
Found.

the third ward of Ascension parish on
L January 4, 1882, COAT containing &c r
tain papers. The owner can obtain said
articles by proving property. compromising
tho finder and paying cost Of this advertise
mcnt. If not claimed within thirty days
from date, the articles will be disposed Of
according to law.
Parish of Ascension, Jan. 7, 1882.
w. Z. DAVIS.
Justice of the Peace. third ward
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

Asaon parish, La,
4. 1882.
Maxwell, Richard
Miles, Willis (col)
Owens. Frank
Parker, Alexander
Rreask, L P
Ross. Joseph
Robinson. Easan
Robinson, J A
Robinson, Henry
Robinson, n r
Ross, Mrs. Lucy
Robinson, Mitchell
Robertson, Phiilowten
Smith, B
Stratton, Isaac
Smith, Ralph
Smith,. Clencntine
Sessions, Thomas
Smiley, Mrs. Mary
Stevens, Hermon
Scott, Emma
Jingle, Doug LAS
Wilson, Henry
Williams. johnson
Wolk, August 8
Whittier. James
Williams, George
Wilson, Wallace 2
Wilson, D C
.illers. Mrs, H H
Young, Robert
our weeks will be sent
lice.
YILKINSON,P. u.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-14

He took six nauseating pills for constipa-
ton. They panied, sickened and griped him
all noxt day. He lost his appetite, lost day
from business and was left quito feeble.
His neighbor, who was also suffering from
constipation, took ono dose of Bailet's
Saline Aper;snt. 1t cooled and clsansed his
stomach, ;apzsd his bowels gently, and
the.next morning he folt bright and happy