The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-10-04

To Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Sawyer of Dom
aldsonvilla the CHrEF extends hearty con-
gratulations upon the recent arrival of q
little boy baby TO add to the happiness Of
their homs circle. We trust the little fell
low will grow up as solid and genial q man
and citizen as his stalwart father. and ever
prove. pride and blessing to his worthy
parents.
We desire to inform our musical friends
that the old reliable piano dealer and
prominent musician and composer, A. 81.
Blackmar, is opening q frst-class business
house at No. 1913 Canal street, New Orleans.
He has had % years experience in selling
pianos of various makers. His consequent
perfect knowledge of their comparative
durability, and his well known integrity
will certainly induce piano purchasers to
consult with him. Ii zss-.
We have peraistently omitted to report
the annual election of officers held by As
cension Babcock Fire Co. No. ON the 9th
ultimo, at Hook and Ladder Hall. On the
principle Of '" better late than never" we
present list of the officers choser:
president--J. e. Blum. ess
Vice President-Jules Leurnas.
Secretary Henry Buquoi.
Treasu1rer-Henry g. Duke. 81
Foreman Felix Fortier.
First Assistant-C haries Leblanc.
Second Assistant Philip Gre.
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The attendance at Thursdays meeting
of the Women's Auxiliary Exposition As
ISOLATION was Of an Encouraging character,
indicating q eommendable degree of in
terest among the ladies of Ascension in
the work which the Association has taken
in hand. The committee reports were
favorable and everything seems to be
progressing nicely. We feel sure the
exhibit Of women's work from this parish
will be far from the least interesting
feature Of the great Exposition.
Cephas Carroll, who was convicted of
manslaughter at the recent term OF the
District Court, for fatally kicking Vim.
Ross, was taken to Baton Rouge on the
steamer Richardson, Thursday night, to
serve out his term of six months at hard
labor. Alex. Mcneil who was convicted
of the same crime and sentenced to like
term of imprisonment, was allowed TO re-
main in confinement here pending an ap-
plication for the communication of his SEN
tence to Imprisonment in the parish jail.
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rrut,f hoy acTIpn s{11j
ly treated Or have had members of their
fanily cured Of illness through the skill of
DR.. Ernest a. Raymond, Darrowvi1le' s
colored physician, publish cards in this
issue of the GHIkF acknowledging their
gratitude to the Doctor and praising his
professional capacity. Really, if these
testimonials be true-and we know of no
reason to doubt their statements Ray
mond has reason to congratulate himself
upon his past record end the prospect for
his future success and prosperity.
An ELEGANT HEAHsE.-Mr. M. Schonberg,
proprietor Of the Dexter Livery, Sale and
Feed Stables on Railroad Avenue, informs
us that he will receive from Cineinna I'll,
about the 18th instant, the finest hears ever
brought to this place, which will constitute
a valuable addition to the popular under
taking establishment attached to his stables.
The patronage bestowed upon Mr.. schon-
berg has justified him in increasing and i'm
proving the facilities of his business and
offering better terms tLaa ever before to
his patrons.
The letter.of our wf,ilom friend and 6 fel
low CITIZEN" Mr.. Geo. NJ. Bailey, published