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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

The new 80, 900 pound vacuum pan to be
placed in the sugar-house of Messrs. Nc
Call Bros. Evan Hall place is expected to
arrive from New Orleans early in July.
Messrs. Leeds 6 Co, are the makers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

We regret to report the serious illness of
Mrs. Ambrose Rougeau, whose condition
is cause of gravest apprehension to her
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

SMALL Pox.-There are two new cases of
this disease in Donaldsonville
Ephraim johnson, colored man, living in
the little alley opening on st. Patrick, be-
tween Mississippi and Iberville streets;
Mary Wilson, colored woman, Lessard
street, second house from corner of Taylor.
Two deaths have occurred during the
week
Allen Harper, white man employed by
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
died on Thursday, in the vacant house on
the church land, adjoining the railroad;
Lizzie Taylor or Mcintyre, colored girl,
died yesterday on Lessard street, near st.
Michel.
The only other case in town is that of
Cecile Shallowhorne, on st. Patrick street,
opposite the Jewish Cemetery, and she is
convalescent. This leaves us with three
cases, one less than we had last week at this
time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

The cause of the death of Mr.. VIM. Ham
ilton, whose sudden demise we reported in
our last issue, was an attack of apoplexy.
He had been in Texas, putting up a COM
plete outfit of machinery in new sugar
house for his employers, Messrs. Edward &
Haubtman, and arrived at his home in New
Orleans on Friday, the LIST inst, about $50
A. M. He ate hearty breakfast at 1880,
and one hour later was stricken with apo
plexy, breathing his last at O'Clock, only
three hours and half after his return. The
bereavement of the young wife was intensi-
fed by the circumstances attending the sad
death of her estimable husband, and the
heartfelt sympathy of all her relatives,
friends and acquaintance will surround
her in the great sorrow which has fallen to
her lot. Mrs. Hamilton has returned to
Donaldsenville and will reside with her
mother, widow A. J. Sharp. We trust that
the tender coincidence of loving kindred
and friends and the healing influences of
time will soon enable her to contemplate
with resignation the cruel event which has
clad her in widows weeds SO soon after she
donned the bridal wreath and veil.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheldon are the best pho
Geographic artists who have ever located in
our town. An inspection of their work will
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

From all quarters we continue to hear
good reports of the crops, the only COM
plants being that the frequent rains have
afforded little too much moisture and
have interfered with field work, thus allow
ing the grass to get rather more of start
than it ought to have. Corn is laid by on
most plantations, we believe, and promises
a fine CROP
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Mr.. Jerry Supple, a prominent merchant
OF Bayou Goula, was in Donaldsonville last
week on business connected with the success
sion of his deceased sister-in-law, widow
Thos. Supple.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Mr.. Vim. Bradford of Port Barrow, we
regret to say, is lying at the point of death.
He ia afflicted with carbuncle on the neck.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Mr.. Edwin Marks, treasurer of the Char
ity Hospital building and sewerage fund,
has acknowledged the receipt Of $19 remit
ted as the net proceeds of the rattle of Mr..
Jno. p. Forcha's cistern.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Our forms having been closed at an early
hour yesterday evening, we are compelled
to defer until next issue an account of the
dramatic and Terpsichorean entertainment
given at Phoenix Hall last night by the
Donaldsonyille Social and Dramatic Club.
We feel safe in saying, however, that the
affair was perfect success in all respects.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Thanks to neighbor Kline for box of
that soap and a silk handkerchief thrown
in. Three cakes Of soap and a silk hand
kerchief for Is cents is one of the biggest
things out, and Kline's Old Reliable is the
only store in town affording the bargain.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Business is thriving at the Sheldon pho
tograph gallery. Good word will tell, the
world over.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Gen. j. L. Brent was among the visitors
to town from the left bank Of the river on
Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Monday, June %, has been selected as
the date for the proposed entertainment
.nnder the. direction and for the benefit OF
the Ladies, Hebrew Association of Donald
sonville. As we have before reported, LON
.Taylor's admirable comedy in three acts,
.sStill Waters Run Deep" will be the lead
ing feature of the entertainment. The flrst
rehearsal will take place this evening ana
no effort will be spared to prepare and pre-
sent the piece in manner that Will please
the most critical audience
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Members OF the A. o. u. W, are re-
minded that their lodge will meet next
Tuesday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

I'VE were mistaken in reporting that
young Auguste Conway was member OF
the True Friends Benevolent Association.
He belonged to Perseverance Fire Com
pany No. 2. and this worthy organization
assumed the expense of his last illness and
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

The st. Charles Herald reports that Capt.
E. j. Comeaux, the popular coast steam
boatman. is about to purchase boat at
Cincinnati to run In the New Orleans and
Plaquemine trade in opposition to
the steamers OF the Red River and Coast
line. Capt. Comeaux exhibited a list of
more than 1J0 planters and merchants who
not only pledged him their patronage, but
subscribed amounts ranging from $25 to
$500 in aid of the new enterprise.
Mr.. Geo. B. Reuss of the first ward paid
us an appreciated visit on Monday, bringing
both welcome and unwelcome news. The
first referred to the fine condition of the
crops ON the splendid Germania estate,
whose broad limits include the Cuba, Ger
mania and Mulberry Grove places; the
other related to the indisposition of our
friends excellent father, Mr.. John Reuss,
who has gone to Hot Springs in search of
relief. We sincerely hope the object of his
trip will be attained and that he will soon
return home in robust health.
SHOOTING AFFRAY.-Ike Walker and Dem
mis- Henry, colored men, had quarrel at
Rome's store, in the fifth ward, last Sunday
morning, and Walker shot his opponent in
the feshy portion of the left leg, near the
groin, with a ball from an improved Smith
IL Wesson revolver, 30 calibre. The wound
is quite serious, but will not, in all proba-
bility, prove fatal. Walker gave leg bail
and is supposed to have boarded the down
train at Donaldsonville, Monday morning.
Constable Anthony Pack tracked the fugi-
tive to town, but arrived too late to prevent
his escape.
A dilapidated coffin, containing the re-
mains of child, was picked up in the river
last Sunday, opposite the Alex. Marchand
place, Crevasse Settlement. Coroner Van
degrif was summoned on Tuesday and
asked to hold an inquest, but it being ap-
parent that the child had been dead long
time, and no evidence existing to indicate
that death had been caused by violent or
unnatural means, the Coroner properly de-
cided that simple view was sufficient.
Under his direction the remains were placed
in new coffin and buried in the Catholic
cemetery at Donaldsonyille.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

streets, New Orleans, La, says: " Browns Iron
Bitters relieved my dyspepsia when I'LL else
f,i
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09
D0NALDsoNVILLE, La,
Saturday, June 8, 1888.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Don't omit to hear the lecture Monday
essning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Excelsior clothes renewer-the best thing
out. Removes spots and stains from cloth
ing and restores the original color to all
kinds of goods. Don't fail to see this splen-
did invention. Everybody wants it. Con-
dram n Sons, Blue Store. DonaIdsonyilIe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

The young wife of Mr.. Louis Melancon,
a respected citizen of the Smoke Bend
neighborhood, died Thursday morning and
was buried yesterday. Mrs. Melancon was
scarcely 20 years of age, we are informed,
and was much esteemed by all who knew
har
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Col. A.. L. Campbell, WATERFORD, 8. G., says;
:, :, member of my family used Browns Iron
Bitters with good results"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

A. Riggs d Bro, cistern makers, N7 Delord
st., N. o. Send for price list.
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'etween Mississippi and Iberville Street
DONALDSONVILLE.
Proceedings of Common Council,
Town of Donaldsonville.
REUGLAR MEETING.

REUGLAR MEETING.
COURTHOUSE, June, 5 1883.
Mayor David Israel in the chair and the fol-
lowing members present: Messrs. Solozano,
Variant and Terrier.
On motion, duly seconded, the reading of the
minutes of the previous meetings was dis
pensed with.
On motion of D. Variant, duly seconded, the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is very important and necessary
that immediate steps be taken in regard to the
repairs of the Donaidsonville wharf;
Be it resolved, That the Mayor be authorized
to appoint committee of two with himself, to
confer with Mr.. +. Leblanc, and said commit
tee be authorized and directed to have said re-
pairs made ut once.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Solozano and
Variant.
On motion of d. Variant. duly seconded, the
Mayor was authorized to draw on the Treasurer
for the sum of thirty dollars for cash disbursed
to small. pox subjects.
On motion of J. solozano, duly seconded, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE it resolved, That vote of thanks be ten
worthy manner in which he has filled the re-
spOnsible position of Mayor of the town of
DOnaldsonville.
The following bills were approved:
Donaldsonville CHIEF, So; Nicholas Ross,
50 SO; Westley Butler, Is cents; C. Martin, IS.
On motion, duly seconded, the Council ad-
journed. NOISE LEVY, JR.,
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

81, Miss Hortense We'll and her brother, Mr..
Henry We'll, who have been visiting their
aunt, Mrs. Bernard Lemann, left here
Thursday morning, to return to their home
at Homer, Claiborne parish, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

A GARDEN SpeT.-Mr. Claiborne Gibbons
of Baton Rouge, who visited the New River
section of our parish this week, had talk
with the reporter of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
upon returning home, in which he expressed
the opinion that the New River and Man
chac country is the garden spot of Louisi-
ana. He said the cotton and corn from
Bayou Manchac to Dutch stores were badly
blown down by the wind storm of Saturday
evening, but will doubtless straighten up
again. Corn crops around New River are
exceptionally fine, cotton is good, but cane
does not show up so we'll, the rattoon being
There has been an abundance of rain.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

DoNALDsosvILLE. La, May 5, 1888.
YUlHE Nolan Base Ball Club of this town here
IL by challenges the Rapides Picked Nine OF
Alexandria to play return match game upon
the Nolan grounds, in Donaldsonville. within
four weeks after the resumption of through
trains on the Texas and Pacific railway, for
prize of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS offered
by merchants and citizens Of this town and
vicinity. Game to be played according to the
rules of either the American Association or the
National League, together with such ground
rules " as may be agreed upon by the Captains
of the respective clubs. Lists of players to be
unavoidable, to be accepted and approved by
the club Captains and Managers.
w. g. WILKINSON,
President Nolan B. 3. c.
J. RUMsEY DUKE, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

The rusty little wooden building adjoin-
ing Mr.. Ohlmeyer's new property on Rail
road Avenue has been removed, and its site
has been inclosed by neat fence. The APP
pearance of the locality is much improved
in consequences.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Mr.. Henry A. Winfree of Plaquemine
visited Donaldsonville yesterday and ia
vored us with call while here. He reports
matters and things in the thriving Iberville
METROPOLIS generally g all hunk"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Our respected local contemporary, the
Ascension Democrat, has our congratula-
lions upon the evidence of its prosperity
furnished by the recent enlargement OF the
paper from twenty-four to tyenty-eight
columns. The journal is materially I'M
proyed by the change.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

RY virtue of and acting in obedience to q
writ OF seizure and sale, issued by the Hon.
Twenty Second Judicial District Court, parish.
of Ascension, in the matter of a. Spies rs. No.
264, e. A. Ramirez and CarmeIite Ramirez
dated May IL, 1883. to me directed, have seized
and will offer for sale at public auction. to the
last and highest bidder, at the Courthouse
door of the parish of Ascension, on
Saturday, July 7tft 1888,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-Wit:
A certain lot of ground situated In the parish,
of Ascension, in the town of DonaldsonyiIle.
parish of Ascension, forming the corner OF
Opelousas and Cabah anesse streets lnow Rail-
road Ayenue) and designated on the plan of
said town by the number one hundred and
seventy n7oj together with all the buildings
ard improvements, without any exception or
raaeryation that are now ON said lot.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms and itioDs-CAsH IN United States
currency.
sherifs Office. parish of Ascension, May 10.
1888. p. A. JONES. Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Mr.. G. Adolph Gondran, the youngest
attorney of the Ascension bar, has been
appointed by the Governor to assist the
Sheriff in enforcing the collection of licen-
ses and taxes, vice Mr.. Richard McCulloh,
who rendered his resignation several months
ago, upon assuming the position of Deputy
Clerk and Recorder. Mr.. Gondran was not
an applicant for the place, and it was at the
special instance of Mr.. Fred Duffel, who
visited Baton Rouge on Tuesday, that the
a good one and Mr.. Gondran may be relied
upon to perform his duties with the most
eommendable efficiency.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09
NOTICE.!
To Owners of Property in and
Below Port Barrow.

New ORLEANS. La, June 1. 1858.
TIME UNDERSIGNED. having purchased un-
- der date of February rs, 1883, from the
State of Louisiana, the following described
property. Wig:
Fractional part of Section No. Thirty-two, in
Township No. Eleven. South of Range No.
Fourteen East, in the Southeastern West of
River Land District, containing two hundred
and one 17-1O0 acres, according to the official
plat of survey of said lands in the State Land
Office;
Hereby informs any and all parties interested
that he will give good and complete title to
lands embraced within the above described
fractional section, upon the payment of just
and reasonable compensation. For further in
formation, apply to or address,
W. w. BUFORD,
Chief Weigher's Office, Custom-House, New Or
leans. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Our handsome and highly esteemed young
friend, j. Achille Landry, Esq, was in town
OH Thursday and we were pleased to learn
from him of the continuance of fine crop
prospects in the upper portion of the parish.
Mr.. Landry intends to leave tomorrow for
a months sojourn at Hot Springs, and we
wish him an enjoyable time and safe re-
turn home.
Henry Langues, a young colored man re-
siding on Chetimaches street, died Thurs
day and was buried last evening in the
Catholic cemetery. The funeral concourse
was quite large one, including delegations
from Perseverance and Blue Bucket Fire
Companies, headed by st. Joseph Brass
Band. Deceased was an efficient member of
Perseverance,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

ing OH lIeSudy anu the OIllCldl proceedings
are published in another column. Only
two resolutions were adopted, one appoint
ing committee to consult with Mr.. Felix
Leblanc relative to needed repairs to the
wharf, and the other thanking Mr.. David
Israel for the efficient performance of duty
as Mayor of the town. AS general pro-
position the CHIEF corcurs in the vote of
thanks, and takes pleasure in bearing wit
ness to the creditable record of the outgoing
administration, marred only by the i'll
advised attempt to deprive the people of
their legal right to hold municipal election
on the first Saturday of May. With this
exception, the retiring officers have done
little that is open to criticism and much
that merits the commentator of the people.
ANNUAL Observation-Disclosures Hook and
Ladder Company elected it's officers for the
ensuing year at the annual meeting Of
last Monday evening, and we append list
of the successful candidates:
Nj. E. Bentley, President;
NC. Kline, Vice President
*David Israel, Recording Secretary;
IA. j. Bethancourt; Financial Secretary !;
Jean Fevrier, Treasurer;
Jno. Forcha, Warden;
*Henry Cook, Sr., Foreman;
T. w. Cook, First Assistant;
Thos. Harp, Second Assistant;
*Camille Mollere, Marshal:
*Jno. r. Nolan and *Victor Maurin,
Assistant Marshals.
Those marked with On asterisk (*) were
reelected, and in all but three instances
the Warden and First and Second Assist
ants-the choice was made by reclamation.
The following standing committees were
announced:
Investigating Conamittee-Henry Cook, ST.,
T. w. Cook, Thos. Harp, the three fire
officers.
Finance Committee-Jacob Blum, P. Red
dington, s. M. Melancon.
Relief Cpnn.ittee-Baptiste Walker, Henry
Hether, r. Vacarissas, Octave Leblanc, DR.,
Jos. Romain.
After adjournment the members of the
company visited the Mechanics Exchange,
The Place, Peep-o' Day and Lee Hotels and
celebrated the election in regular style. The
italian string band was pressed into service
to add eclat to the festive occasion, and the
fire boys had about as much fun as could
well be crowded into two short hours. The
good feeling was general, and it was plain
to be seen that the Hooks have lost none of
that esprit du corps which has maintained
this organization in prosperity snd eff
cheney for nina yaars mast
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

A little colored girl whose name we could
not learn fell into Bayou Lafourche and
was drowned, Wednesday morning, oppo-
site the Belle Alliance plantation, five miles
below Donaldsonville. The girl was exam
ming shrimp bags when she lost her foot
ing and slid into the water. Her body had
not been recovered when our informant
passed the spot shortly after the accident.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09
VALUABLE
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE
In the Growing Village of
DARR0WVHLE TIA

OPPOSITE DonaIdsoayiile. left bank Missis-
~ sippi river. the River Ferry Landing being!
the proposed New River Road forming the
Western or upper boundary line.
A. plan of the .feWn Gant,e ssan st the Recor
der's office.
For further particulars. apply to Dr.. A. G.
LOVE. at eI1bson's Hotel. Darr6WYiiie. or &
the Undersigned, at Gem Plantation.
BEN GIBSON.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Not to be outdone by the enterprising
front street merchants who have recently
instituted similar improvements, Mr.. J. J.
Lafargue is having Schillinger pavement
Crescent Place. Capt. M. w. barton, who
has secured the agency for this splendid
pavement, is experimenting the job, which
is guarantee that it will be we'll done.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

Anderson Cutno,who shot and dangerously
wounded George Washington on the Her
mitage plantation, March "a, and Narcisse
Bethlehem, who similarly wounded jackson
Harris at the Linwood place, April 7, were
released from the parish Jail this week,
Cutno upon bond of $500 and Bethlehem
on $50 bond. Both the wounded men are
out of danger.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-09

GAUDIN-At his residence in the parish of
Ascension, La, a mile below Donaldsonville,
on Thursday, June Z, 1888. at 12:40 P: M, Ed
WARD GAUDIN, aged 81 years. 5 months and 7
days.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-08-08
Il BRAVE RESISTANCE.
HOW A CooL-HEADED POSTMASTER FOIL.
ED HIS woULD-BE ROBBERS AND
KILLED THE LEADER.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, July 29.-A
special to the Sentinel from Wisconsin
Junction says: Lorenzo Crandall,
keeper of the Farmers Cooperative
Store and postmaster of the village,
was attacked at his home Saturday
night by three masked smen, who rush
ed into the sitting room while he was
lying on the sofa talking to his wife.
The men carried cooked revoIvers, and
ordered him to throw up his hands.
Crandall was lying ON his back with
his hands I'm his pockets, in one of
which he carried his revolver. Throw
ing himself on the floor, he whipped
out his pistol and fired at the leader,
shooting him through the right breast.
One of the assaiIants fired in return.
the ball passing through a finger of
Crandall's left hand. The light was
put out by the robbers, who fired half
dozen shets, one ball embedding
itself in Crandall's right wrist. They
fled, but Crandall followed, and, be-
ing Joined by friends, he ran down
the leader of the gang, who died as he
seized him from the effects Of the
wound he received in the house. The
others escaped. Crandall was present.
ed with purse of money by the citi-
zens. and resolutions spplauding his
bravery were passed to-day sc a mass
meeting. Crandall had only $50 in hia
possession when attacked.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-08-08

The summer 10 once more upon as,
and while we may, In our excellent
climate, reasonably hope to pass through
1t without visitation Of the frightful
scourges which are so terrible in some
parts OF the South, yet we must expect
the usual amount OF summer troubles
Among these diarfhml or Summer
Complaint Ia most t0 be dreaded. +.
FoI tunately this may be rendered harm
less by using DIR. Lyrtle's Elixir, which
should be found in every family.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-08-08

A story comes from England to the
effect that Mr.. Justice Moule, in pass
ing sentence on a rural prisoner, used
The following words: Prisoner at the
bar, your counsel thinks you innocent,
the counsel for the prosecution thinks
you innocent, think you innocent.
But jury of your own countrymen, in
The exercise Of such common sense as
they possess, which does not seem to be
much, have found you guilty, and il re-
mains that should pass on you the
sentence OF the law. That Ia, that y0u
be kept imprisoned one day, and, as
that day was yesterday; you may go
about your business"