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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1883-12-15
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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1883-12-15
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21
Died.

SCHUIER-In Donaldsonville, July Is, 18S3
at o'clock P. NJ, FRANZ P. SCHUYLER, JR., aged
months and u days, only son of F. P Schiller
and Rosa Beuhler.
We sincerely sy1npatiiise with our young
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Schuler, upon the painful
domestic bereavement they have sustained, and
trust that the future will bring them ample rec
ompense for their present sorrow.
MAHIER-At Baton Rouge, La, on Wendes-
day, July II, 1888, GEORGE G.. MAHIER. aged 20
years.
Deceased was & most estirnable young man
hard working, frugal, temperate, q devoted son,
brother and husband, his sad death from ty-
3ohoid fever has proven very heavy blow to the
hearts of those to whom he was near and dear.
One of the most deplorable effects of his IN
timely demise has been to make q widow of his
young and charming wife. nee Miss Louise eau
threaax daughter of ar. and Mrs. Felix eau
threaux of this town. To all the bereayed rel
atives, and particularly to the sorrowing young
widow. we tender assurances of our heartfelt
sympathy and coincidence in their hour of great
distress.
HAILE-At Crab Orchard Springs, KY. on
Saturday, July 7. 1888, SALLIE j HALLE, d native
of Laurel Hill, West Feliciana parish, La. aged
Il years. months and Ii days.
The fatal arrow Of the Great Archer has in
deed chosen a shining mark, and a spirit white
as driven snow has winged its fight to regions
of celestial bliss. AS we'll essay to paint the
lily or refine the gold as to fifty describe the
beauties Of a character like hers. Innocent and
gentle as the dove, warm hearted and generous
to a fault, ever ready to sympatlize with mis-
fortune and soothe distress, it is no wonder that
those who knew her best loved her most and
that many hearts are wrung with bitter regret
because Of her rmtimely death. May the kind
Providence that tempers the wind to the shorn
lamb comfort the grief of the stricken mother
and bring consolation to the Borrowing relatives
and friends. w. LIS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Boy DnowNED.-Last Tuesday afternoon,
about O'Clock, two little colored boys,
Louis Mollere and Alexis Patterson, met
with mishap at the river, in this town,
that cost Alexis his life. Louis had secured
permission to drive Mr.. Jno. F. Park S mare
and buggy down to the river, just above the
old ferry landing, for the purpose OF water
ing the animal and washing the vehicle-an
occupation in which our urchins take much
delight. Alexis asked Louis to be allowed
to 90 along and was permitted to do SO.
The boys had no thought of danger, as the
river is shallow at this point and has gen.
tly sioping'bottom Of hard sand near the
shore. They ventured too far out, how
ever, and in turning too sharply around to
return and avoid some drift-logs tied to
the bank, the buggy was upset, throwing
the boys into the water. Alex. Adams, q
colored man cutting wood near at hand,
Louis and dragged him into the boat. Alex.
says he made a grab at the other boy, but
missed him, and the child sank out of sight.
The mare could have reached the bank had
not the logs impeded her progress. She
struggled violently to surmount the obsta-
cles, but was dragged back by the force Of
the current and the weight of the buggy and
disappeared beneath the surface of the
stream. A large crowd had soon congrega-
ted and an immediate search for the
drowned boy was instituted. Capt. Raphael
Mousse procured rope, attacked weights to
it, thus improvising drag, and after fif-
teen or twenty minutes work the body of
the unfortunate Alexis was brought to the
surface about forty feet below where he had
last been seen. Life was of course extinct
| and all efforts at resuscitation proved fruit
less. Coroner Vandegriff viewed the re-
mains and gave certificate of death by
drowning, deeming a formal inquest I'M
necessary under the circumstances. Alexis
was nine years OF age, and was the eldest
son of Henry Patterson, the painter usually
employed by Mr.. Andrew Gingry as an as
sistant. An hour or SO later the mare and
buggy were found near the spot where they
had sunk. The animal had cash in her
breast, prababIy caused by broken shaft.
The buggy was considerably damaged, but
can be readily repaired. Mc5srs. Thos. W.
Cook and F. 2. Schuler were handling the
drag-rope with which the body of the
drowned boy was brought to the surface.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Last night there was a soir6e da1sdalte at
the Bucfner residence on Bayou Lafourche,
given by the charming wife of Mr.. Jos.
Wildersen, the efficient manager of the
" Crescent in honor of Miss Ida Roman,
who is now enjoying the recuperative quiet
of the country after ths designations and
metropolis. Our assistant local is much
indebted to the kindness and courtesy Of
Mrs. Wildersen for cordial invitation to
attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Town of Donaldsonvile for the Week
Ending Yesterday.
EP-O'-DAY-V. Barber, Lafearche; w.
Morkes. Thos. Cary, Philip Simon, New Or
leans; J. B. HILBERT, New River; A. M. Sobfal,
st. James; ). G.. Anderson, Grand Cane; Brer-
ner II Co., Louisville.
LEE. W. Week, Y. J. Dufour, E. We'll.
Miss Olivia Harrison, Ellie Blurn, Archibald
Mitchell, Hy. Block, II. Roberts, Geo. E.
Roberts T. Lamarette, S. Berkson, B. Schwartz,
Joseph Forester, Joe J. Kellery, Henry Fret
burg, New Orleans; c. H. Rody, Louisville; G.
A. Ray, Boston; E. Dreyfus, New York; Mrs. G..
Babin, d. Babin, Ascension; Mrs. De Lowen-
strom and son, Chas. Falgoust, Placide Fal-
goust st. James: o. B. Steele. La; J. B. Arm
strong Greenvilie; W. N. Hawkins, Miss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21
We had the pleasure Thursday of meeting

We had the pleasure Thursday of meeting
Mr.. J. A. Forester, a pleasant young gen
tleman from Algiers, who visited our town
for the purpose of escorting home his two
sisters, who have been pupils at the st. Vim
cents Institute for couple of years past.
Mr.. Forester came up on the Corona
Thursday morning and returned home with
his sisters by the local train yesterday. The
family will go over to Biloxi tomorrow,
having secured house at that favorite sea-
side resort where they will spend the re-
| mainder of the summer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

It was reported when the steamer Warren
landed at our wharf Thursday that a fugi-
tive murderer was GA boara-the young
mulatto who killed Perique Alleman and
Causin in the third ward of this parish year
before last. Sergeants Variant and Duffel,
Deputy Sheriff Means and number of
other persons ran to the wharf and called
the departing boat back, when investiga-
ton showed that the report was canard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Cheap Tony is selling out Spring and
Summer goods cheaper than ever, to make
way for the immense stock of Fail and
Winter goods soon to be received.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

If the big base ball game comes Off to-
force, Mr.. Mayor, with instructions 10 keep
the crowd from overrunning the designa-
ted boundaries of the diamond field.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Master Henry Comstock, the talented son
Of Mrs. Iuimee Comstock OF Port Barrow,
has returned from school at Jefferson Col
lege, to spend his vacation at home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Miss Bertha Maurin of Assumption is
spending few days with Miss Lucille Braud
of this parish. We trust her stay viii prove
pleasant and replete with enjoyment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

PARADE AND FAIE.-The first grand
parade and fair of Alphonso lodge No.
244, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of
America, took place Sunday evening, in
Donaldsonville. The procession left the
lodge hall, corner Railroad Avenue and st.
Michael streets, at clock, headed by the
Grand Marshal, Austin Duncan. The Off
GERS were arrayed in costly and handsome
regalia, and in the procession were the
flags of England and America, emblematic
of the Sub Committee of Management at
Manchester, England, where the dispense
ton to form lodges was granted to the Sub
The music was furnished by the St. Joseph
Brass Band. After marching through the
principal streets of the town the procession
moved to Blue Bucket Hall, where the ora
tor of the day, z. n. f., j. d. Russell,
delivered all eloquent and Interesting ora
ton on the subject, ''What is odd Fellow
ship ?" After this the guests participated
IN the an1usements Of the fair, ana atten-
ded minstrel performance given by g
number OF young men of the town under
the direction of Mr.. Jno. G. MartiG. Dele
cations from the Napoleonville and Plaque
mine lodges were expected bat were preyen-
ted by circumstances from. being present
The whole affair was admirably arranged
and managed, rejecting great credit upon
Alri4enso Lodge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Miss Emma Duffel, the charming daughter
of Dr.. Jno e. Duffel of this town, returned
home Thursday morning from the Convent
of the Sacred Heart, in st. James, where
she has been at school for the past year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

The Cofeld Guards ought to feel highly
gratifed by the hearty manner in which
their lady friends are cooperating in the
work of preparing for the entertainment of
next Wednesday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

A full line Of Ladies and Misses boots
and shoes just received from those old and
reliable manufacturers of fine shoes, Strib-
lev, Sullivan and Krippendorf q Hart, at
menf
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

The Clerk and Recorder of this parish
has received for record a certified copy of
the will of the late John Burnside.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Miss Dora Folse, one of the most popular
passed through our town On Wednesday to
attend the exhibition at jefferson en- route to
College in st, James.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

-Four initiates received the final degree at
the meeting Of the Knights of Honor Tues
day evening and are now carried on the
rolls as full tledged members.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Mrs. Louise Mahier, who was deeply be-
reaved last week by the death of her esti-
snable young husband, has returned to
Donaldsonville and will reside with her
narents. Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Gauthreaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Misses Cora and Alzema Bourgeois of
this parish are making brief visit to their
many friends in New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Mrs. j. Adelard Braud, Jr., and her agree
able daughter, Miss Lucille, returned to
their home in this parish on Saturday, af-
ter paying brief visit to their friends in
the Crescent City.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

The sternwheeI steamer Alvin, running
between New Orleans and DonaldsonVille
in Mace of the Belle of the Coast is daisy.
She looks as bright as new pin, runs like
deer and has a tip-top complement OF OF
Hcars
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Whoever fails to attend the entertain
ment of next Wednesday evening will miss
a genuine treat The tableaux alone Will
be worth the price Of admission, not to
mention the farce, the mystic drill ana the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

The Nolan-Alexandria base ball game
viii commence at o'clock tomorrow af-
.ternoon-if it commences at all.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

An interesting communication on the
Port Barrow land entry is nnavoidably
crowded cut.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Mr.. Sam. Bigley, Plaquemine's efficient
Town Marshal, was here and called on us
yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Lee Lodge, A. o. U. w, meets next Tues
day evening. There are three candidates
for initiation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21
DoNALDsoNVILLE la,
Saturday, July 81, 1888.
LOCAL JOTTINGs.

a. Riggs & Bro, cistern makers 2l7 Delord
st., N. o. Send for price list.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

The firm Of Mrs. NJ Israel & Co., has re-
ceived during the past week an extensive
and varied stock of clothing for gentlemen
and boys, which is being disposed of at sur
prisingIy low figures, in order to make room
goods already purchased and soon to arrive.
Suits of every description. Goats, pants
aud vests in suits or separate, to meet the
wishes of all Corners
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Mike Meenie, steady and reputable cit
izen of this place, died last night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

At the monthly meeting OF Phoenix Fire
Company, last week, the Foreman ana flrS'
Assistant were appointed to meet the Fore
man and First Assistant of the Hook and
Ladder Company and devise a system OF
hall alarms that will indicate the locality OF
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Miss Clara Heating, the accomplished
daughter of Mrs. G. Heating of Lessard
street, has been out of town for the last few
DAVIS on visit to Miss Ida Roman, the
sIoye]v Young guest of Mrs. Jos. Hildersen
of Crescent plantation, on the Latourche.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Rehearsals for the Cotield Guards enter
tainment Of next Wednesday are held every
evening, and satisfactory progress is being
made. Stage manager Gingry has almost
every thing in readiness for the tableaux,
the members of the mystic drill squad are
getting along finely and the rehearsals OF
the farce are progressing swimmingly
under the Joint direction of Lieut.. McCul-
lob and Mrs. Julia Israel. All connected
with the entertainment are anticipating one
Of the most successful and enjoyable affairs
of the Season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

FLoATER.-Fleming Fowler, a colofeo
resident Of the sixth ward of this PARISH
found dead body floating III the river ol'-
,osite the Southwood plantation, last Sat
nri3av morning, and secured it to the baiA'
The deceased was boy about 10 years OF
noe. either white or a bright nuiatto' out
4 f.r ne we are informed nothing wa5 dis
covered which could give trace to his
IDENTITY or the circumstances under which
=, had fopnd a watsry grave. Az inquest
ras held by Randall Cole, ESQ, Justice OF
az paeea, under authority from Coroner
yandegriff. but the Go,oees rs.5,oS ha'~ not
YET been filed i'll the Clerk : once,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Miliy Barrow, an old and decrepit colored
woman, died in her house on Railroad Az
enue, Wednesday night, of general debility
resulting from old age. Miily's piping
voice calling upon the passer-by to 'Giye
yo' ole auntie five cents, honey" has long
been familiar to pedestrians in the neigh
borhood where she lived. She was so bent
and doubled up by age that her coffin had
to be made in the shape Of a square box.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Mr.. !, G. Anderson, a pleasant spoken
gentleman. has been appointed night op-
orator for the Texas and Pacific railway at
the Donaldsonville station, III place OF Mi
Wade, removed. We bid Mr.. Anderson
welcome and hope to see him become a TX
tire in our community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Foreman Schaff ordered a wash-sut of
Phoenix engine Thursday evening, and La
dy Clara was found to be in excellent con-
dition. After throwing a stream up the
street in front of the hall and wetting the
roof Of the Episcopal Church, the nozzle
was turned into the lower story Of Phoenix
Hall and the floor given a good washing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

We are glad to state That It was not our
friend Mr.. Cab. Gardemal who became i'll
VOWED in fight with an Ir;shman at the
Donaldsonville depot last Friday night.
The would be pugilist was MIR. Wade, the
former night operator, and bottle of red
eye was themoving cause Of the serimmage.
much Judgment and self respect to get into
a fracas of such a character.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21
and has it really stopped raining for a
while? We can scarcely appreciate it.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post-offlce at Don@dsonvIle

Remaining IN the Post-offIce at DonaidsonviIle.
Ascension Parish, La, July 2!, 1858.
Arison. Miss Milig Oryal, Mrs Jsre
Brown, thas Pierce, Rubin L
Booth, John Pileip. William l.
jackson, Louis Steel. OBJ
johnson. Mrs Ellen station Willen
stliier John Smith. Mrs Claria
Moliere. Mrs Ihittia linga Miss Sophia
M5rceG. Mr. Wes1ar john
Melaucua, II Williams, Susan
If 4ot called for in foar weeks will be sent f,
the Deue! Letter Otliea.
LOUIS Li@FOkT, I. i.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21
NOTICE
To Owners of Property in and
Below Port Barrow.

New ORLEANS La, June /, 1883.
FsSHE UNDERSIGNED. having purchased IN
Il der date of February g. 1888, from the
State Of Louisiana, the following described
property. viz:
Fractional part of Section No. Thirty two, in
Township No. Eleven, South of Range No.
Fourteen East, III the Southeastern West of
River Land District, containing two hundred
and one 17-10G acres. according to the official
plat of survey OF said lands in the State Land
Office;
Hereby informs any and all parties interested
that be will give a good and complete title to
lands embraced within the above described
fractional section, upon the payment of q just
and reasonable compensation. For farther In
formation, apply to or address.
w. w. BUFORD,
Chief Weighcr's Office Custonl-House. New Or
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Mrs. G. T.. .Mayor and her amiable
daughter, Miss Emily, returned home We'd
nesday evening, after having thoroughly
enjoyed their jaunt to ST. James. The ladies
attended the commencement exercises of
st. Mary's Jefferson College, and are loud
in their praises of the Marist Fathers and
the management of their noble institution.
An advertisement of the Red River and
Coast Packet Company's elegant New Or
leans and Plaquemine semi-weekly steamer
Whisper appears i'll to-day's CHIEF. This
boat is universally popular along the coast,
and with such a corps of officers as she can
boast it is not surprising that this should
be the case. There is no better craft to
travel or ship freight on than the Whisper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Mrs. M. Israel & Co., corner of Missis-
sippi and Lessard streets, invite their pat
rons, the public generally and the planters
particularly to call and examine their large
assortment of wagon and cart breechings,
blind brides, ETC., ETC., and also their full
line of plantation and fine harness and sad
dlery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Miss Malyina Thibaut of Lessard street,
accompanied by Misses Amelia and Luce
Lastragpe of Gpelousas, left last Sunday on
the steamer Cannon, en- route to St. John
the Baptist, where they will spend few
weeks with Mrs. Geo. L. Godberry of the
Angelina plantation in that parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Col. G. ". Nicholson, President of the
Louisiana State University and A. and N.
College, arrived here yesterday morning to
visit friends in our town and parish and fill
his appointment to lecture last evening at
Phoenix Hall on the subject Of education.
The Colonel did US the honor to call at the
CHIEF office and we we're pleased to find
him looking the very picture of physical
health and mental vigor. He proposes to
make tour of the State and endeavor to
arouse the people to an increased interest
in the institution of which he is the honored
principal, and he ought surely 70 attain
success in this mission. The Louisiana
State University affords educational advan-
tages equal to those OF any similar estab-
lishnient in the country, and the people of
the State ought to consider it a duty to give
the Institution liberal and cordial support.
The hour at which cur paper is sent to press
prevents Us from giving any account OF
Col. Nieholson's lecture il this issue. We
shall deem ii pleasant privilege to report
next week that he was crested by g laege
and appreciatiye audience. and We deem it
/. fact to be taken for granted that all vino
attended were afforded q rare intellectual
treat
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

BuggIes, carriages and sulkies of every
description Just received and selling at
greatly reduced figures by those energetic
|. merchants, Mrs. M. Israel & Go.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Mr.. Philemon Guedry, Jr., of st. James
visited town yesterday and qualified as adj
mlnistrator of the succession of the late
Widow Lubin Guedry, nee Luce Dugas, de-
ceased wife of Raphael Gomez. An order
for the sale of the movable effects of the
succession has been granted by the court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-21

Miss Gabrielle llsley,th charming daugh-
ter OF Charles Ilsiey, Esq, of New Orleans,
Is IN town spending few weeks with Mrs.
NJ. A. Gaudet and daughters of Chetimaches
street. We hope, and do not doubt, that
her visit will prove as enjoyable and pleas
ant as she could expect,