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Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16

TEe pulpit was presented to the soci- ety by Mrs Ely Ensign of Huntington, w. Va, and her sister, Miss Sattie G. Walton of Salisbury; lectern by Charley Clark, donble prayer desk and sedillia by Mrs Moore, Mrs Stoddard and other ladies presented another sGdillia, ere dence shelf by MT Levi, bishops chair by Mrs J. P. Walton, altar by Mrs W. Il. Walton, altar cross by Mrs W. Il. Barnum. chaucel rail by I. l.. Barton, lamps for chancel by Mrs Holllster, Mrs Lee and other ladies of the parish. The organ has been remodeled by Jardine X Son of New York at considerable ex- pense. The ceiling of the room has been handsomely frescoed and taken altogether St Johns parish has one of the finest houses of worship ill this section. The room will comfortably seat about 275 persons.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16
. SPORT OF THE CONDITION OF


 Ia THE RATIONAL IRON HANK. at han. Ntiagr. in the Siaic of Connecticut. Ht the clor, i' business December T lSS3
 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts. $924 asn O. .Nefdtair. 9ts SI U. <. Bonds to secure circulation iM LOnOo liue frtm approved Reserve Agents 16 HyB 4 Due from other National Rai ks, B9B En Dn frtm = a e hsHk- aud hamlpr- T2s st & &Gral E-talr. Furniture am Ftxi@'er. 4.500 co flrr'ut ExppnErS aud Taxes tnit. Ch, ck- and orher ca.h items, i 3sR 10 Bills ni Ither Banks. T7Gn Fr"ci'' par curcr. nlclsels and Pens. "s.70 specie 7n.1 so Legal 'renier Notes. 4atSS Redemption fund with & rreAsur. CT t5 Bcr eeEt. of eircuatnul. 675nnn Tux auc irum n"t-rrSideut stockholders lS3 "a Total *:s6 5oa.Gi
 LIABILITIES Capital Stock paid III. y20o noa nn $nr.lns Fund. 4l Oon m Undivided Profits. is2.s7 NHtuuai iauE Notes Outstanding J3a asO z Dividends unpaid. 7G-s OO Individual brpnsits. subject to check. 5s.a 9SS Demand Certificates nf neno It. sl2Bi Due to other National Banks. s225! GS ooe |" Siaie Bahk~ aud Baukerr. 2.S57.s2 Total ISgsn. gt cnnnty of Litchdcid. rs. Canaan. |. DWI iliTf DEAN Cashiernrth inc Ahnvr named hank dn -olemuly swear that The above state. ment k true 10 the best of my Knowledge aud benei.
 DWIGHT E. DEAN. Cashier uhscrihed and sworn tn before m this 12ih da, O. Jsnnary, 1884 LEE p. DE, IN, c Ju-ticc Of ihe Peace.
 A. RANDALL.
 E. ". SpURR Dirct,,r.
 ROBERT LITTLE
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16

At meeting of St Johns parish, Salisbury, held Saturday, January 12, 1884, It was voted
 That the thanks of this meeting be presented to James T. Levi of Lime Rock, who was the contractor and build 1T of the repairs of this church and its furniture: not only for the excellence of hls work and taste, but also for his url- form courtesy and kindness to tiIe peO- pie of this parish as the work pro- gressed.
 There have been about $3100 expend- ed in building the addition and reno 7at1ng the interior. The church is now supplied with seats and chancel furni- ture made from anada ash after designs of Mir Levi. The seats were made in Springfield, Mass; the chancel furniture was made in the church by Mir Levi and are communion table, bishops chair, altar rail, ere lence table, two prayer stalls, prayer desk, lectern and pulpit, all of which were given by different members of the parish and their cost is not included in the cost of repairs. The floors are of maple oiled.
 It is but simple justice to MT Henry Layers to say that his work of painting and decorating tie interior walls of the church has been done ill a very ssttisfac- tory manner.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16
THE REMODEEED CHURCH AT
 SALISBURY.

St Johns church. Salisbury, was
 re-opened for public worship on We'd
 nesday, January IT, Rt Rev Bishop Williams officiating. For several months
 the church has been undergoing exten-
 sive repairs. 4 new and beautiful
 chancel has been built at one end, with an organ chamber and robine room at either side Below the chancel is q large basement room for occasional services and other parish gatherings
 The seating capacity of this room is 125. The church has been re-foored and new pews of ash added, the whole adding very much to the appearance of the interior. The cost of repairs was about $31OO.
 Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather on Wednesday, a large congre- gation filled the church at the reopen ing services Besides the bishop of the diocese, there was in the chancel the present rector, Rev James H. George also Rev Prof Johnson of Middletown (former rector of the parisn1, Rev $. o. Seymour ot Hartford, Rev H M. Sherman of Torrington, Rev G. NJ. Wilkins of Newtown. Rev H. s. Clapp of Norwalk, Rev J. F. George of Thompsonville and Rev F. w. Barnett of Canaan.
 The sermon was by the bishop from Psalms xcvI, 6-9 at the close he took occasion to congratulate the congrega- tion on the noble work they had done and also spoke of the great growth of the church ill the north west section of the state since his first visitation here in 1852.
 At the close of the service a bountiful l lunch was provided at MT Russell's fur i guests from out of town. In the after noon meeting of the clergy of the | archdeaconry took place at | the rectory. In the evening at 7:30 | public missionary service was held in l the church. at which addresses were made by Rev Messrs Sherman, Nelson, George and Colton.
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16
Sportsmen, take Notice.

\ LL pEKsUNs rslung. bunting "r shoot. lug Blt ls or Gamt ut any dpscriltluii ,a r. ur Landh lI the Town Ui Salisbury Ct, will be prosecuted forthwith [" the mil extent ui the law. J. S \. (. St OkILLE.
 Chapnville. Lt. Nov. 2l~t 1851. ly
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16

Having tested tlp I,naea Ufpan I consider q thu b,st tn thu hiat nut, Ntll ba,lst.rvu Id t"iis atia tbplthg beth NaAh tau p.AAtT LAs ''e Mh"i' pvntt oi thH lbhtiUu,I It, 1 Am oiae to tehtiy tv ,Ae n..Iits of itIs urRan.
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Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16

Ash1Aos 0 OE&anBs "e call special attention 10 the
 IrHACA.:. ORGANS k md celebrated Stieif and Board. nan X Glay Pianos.
 These stluments, having .tt [ only taken first premiums t our state and county fairs, out the highest premium over tAely oth | Amvlnau uunuIac. .ule at the Ears Exposition In 1878.
 N 6 select q few testimonials rom tIe large number We are daliy recel, Ing:
 Having iullt lasted tho Ithaca Organ, ws ''h" ~ uhl tu.bl ui ptfirtt hHIuintHt, he 't'stf Las tttliathabiU guhLUl ut ttH puNsr. the m,.Nttshl h pivlnpt, thu tunu ti,n and 'hth We have ulsa htANihl hlIltls, but tuund '"iS iu ahsi tt4b tt IH a iyiuatute I0 una sv eoupltto ali lBrtluMtni.
 A4n snu A.As N. spAlDMlN,
 IaHsNl ut 1,aiis "a atf0usl church. .W N"flh G' tishaii. JuIs tu, 1hbJ,
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16
CANAAN, CCNN., w EDNESDAY JAN. 16. 1884
CANAAN POST OFFICE.

M NILS arrive and close at the Canaan Post 1fl Office. Canaan, Aug G, 1889
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16
50 PIECES M0lNGttG VGIVGtS

Beautiful Patterns with Borders to match fol Drawing Rooms ilbraries, Chambers, llalls and Dining Rooms, at the uuprecedputea loN price of
Connecticut western news., 1884-01-16

Ia THE "A AfiuNAL IRON HANK. Al Ian. Ntiiagr. in the Statc of t'ounrcticut at m. clos, ,. business December si IsS3
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Misses Bessie Pugh and Juanita Dalferes
having taken an equal number of rings made
third circuit to decide the tie, when Miss
Bessie took all the four rings and carried
off first honors, her achievement provoking
very hearty applause from the spectators.
ALI the contestants excepting those little
mites Alberta McGallard and Alice Kline,
skated without assistance, and the prof.
cheney most of them displayed was certain
ly surprising considering the short time they
have been practicing. Master John Nolan
was chosen, King and Misses Juanita Dali
< feres. Alice Kline, Irene Dalferes, Emma
Nolan and Emma Lafargue chose for at
tendants Masters DE. Jones, Jr., Jos,
Maurin, Ferd. Lemann and Isaac Lemann.
The royal party executed a grand march
on skates, and Prof Gardner gave his usua
exhibition of fancy skating.
Next Tuesday evening there will be a
gentlemen's tournament, the winner to re-
ceive pair of nickel skates. Admission %
cents, use of skates, 25 cents.
And next Thursday evening, the 9TH inst,
grand fancy dress skating carnival, ball
and german will take place, concluding
the rink entertainments for the season.
The programme will consist of general
skating from 7:45 to s:45 O'Clock; ladies'
and gentlemen's skating,9 to 9:45; fancy
skating by Prof. Gardner and a young
lady, 9:45 to 10; general skating, 10 to 1920;
march on skates, 1920 to 1890; general
dancing, 1880 to 11:sO; the german will be-
gin at 11:3o. Messrs. ". c. Hanson, G. A.
Gondran. Emile Levy, ". D. Park, W. Lam
dry and J. F. Terrio have been named
committee of arrangements for the occa-
sion. The young ladies will appear in fancy
costumes, personating different characters.
Price of admission, 50 cents; children, 25
cents; use of skates, Is cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
A Card.
To the Members of the Democratic Parish

To the Members of the Democratic Parish
Executive Committee of Ascension.
Gentlemen-Having been requested by six
teen members of your honorable body, at your
| last meeting, to tender the resignation of my
seat-the said sixteen stating at the same time
| that they could not take part with me in the
discussion of matters relating to the Demo-
cratic affairs-it was my ardent desire at the
| time to comply with your request, andI would
have done so, but a moments reflection
prompted me that did not belong to myself
| that was merely the agent of my constituents.
Your arbitrary ruling was addressed to me- but
it involves the interest of the people of the fifth
| ward whom / represent, and it is for them to
say whether OF not shall send in my resigna-
ton.
In vindication of my conduct on the COM
mittee as we'll as in the last campaign, I will
say that I carried out the sentiment of the
majority of the people of my ward and that
voted as much as it was in my power tunder the
oppressive election law which renders it almost
impossible for citizen to vote according to
his choice} the ticket which, if it had won the
day. would have been credit to the parish,
although it had two Republicans on its face.
will for the benefit of all whom it may concern
annex here copy of the district and parochial
ticket:
For Senator, Eighth Senatorial District, A. L.
ROMAN.
For District Judge, Twenty-second Judicial
District, HENRY .. DUFFEL.
For District Attorney Twenty-second Judi
cial District, r. McCULLoH.
For Representative, BENAJAH GIBSON.
For Clerk OF the District Court L. Z. BENT
LEY.
For Sheriff, C. T. BLoUIN.
For Coroner. DR.. JNo. E. DUFFEL.
hear it said already. "a different statement
from that in the committed" I will answer
that by saying that was rot bound to confess
for whom had voted nor for whom I did not
vote ALI that was required at the time was to
give some proof as to whether or not had sup
ported the Fusion ticket, which proof gave in
order that might be correctly placed with my
co-representatiyes and be found guilty, under
tary. rules that the voice of the minority shall
not be heard.
Whilst awaiting the decision of my constitu-
ents l decline to further speak on the subject
Very respectfully.
e. PEDESCLAUX
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31


The CLOCK DRAWING. = From the card
appearing in our advertising columns,
signed by the we'll known gentlemen who
conducted the drawing, it will be seen that
ticket No. 1874 drew the 4O0-days Tonsion
clock offered by Messrs. Jos. Gondran u
Sons of the Blue Store as prize to the
customer holding the winning ticket. The
number of tickets disposed Of was nearly
q thousand, and corresponding number
were placed in the box used at the drawing,
over TOO of which were drawn out before
the prize slip came to light from the second
box. We learn No. 1874, the lucky ticket,
was held by Mrs. Arthemise Kelly, a colored
woman living on the Gaudin place. The
gratifying success of their clock scheme
has led Messrs. Gondran & Sons to adopt
an entirely new system of awarding num-
Der of valuable prizes to their patrons,
which will greatly increase the chances for
winning. Due public notice and explana-
ton of the novel gift distribution will be
given.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

A BOOMING BUSINESS. mornino
the towboat Newcomb landed at the
Leblanc saw-miil an immense raft of
choice cypress timber. This is the third
raft Mr.. Leblanc has purchased this season.
and he has already engagements for two
more, which certainly speaks we'll for the
mill. Notwithstanding the high water,
which has virtually compelled many of
our planters to defer projected repairs
and improvements on their plantations,
the mill has been running almost constant
iy and already twelve boat loads of lumber
have been shipped down Bayou Lafourche
alone. Mr.. Leblanc has completed ar
engagements with Captain Landry of the
steamer Caney Fork for the immediate
transportation of orders as they are filled.
This will give a new impetus to the enter
prise, as it insures quick delivery, which
is one of the main points in the business.
When the waters reeede there will undoubt
eddy be a rush of orders, but with all the
latest improved machinery, large stock of
choice timber in boom, full crew Of able
and competent workmen, and a steamboat
to deliver the lumber as quick as sawed,
Mr.. Leblanc is ready to face the battle and
give satisfaction in all quarters,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31
Cheap Tony's Magnificent Donation.

Go to Cheap Tony before buying elseechere
for bargains an has line of business. You ,riH
not on'y make from % to 10 per cent, By pur-
chasing gour goods from him, bat all acho bug
FIVE DOLLARS acorth aci1 hare free number
IN his MAGNIFICENT DONATION OF ONE SEWING
MACHINE. Remember, the draaciag ,cizg posi-
tiaely take place on Friday. the 4th Of july.
Secure chance at once before they are all
aoge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

The P. O. blonde shed the light of his
amiable contenance on the interior of the
CHIEF Office yesterday morning. Shed it
oftener RumseY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31
HOTEL ARRIVALS

Ending Yesterday.
LEE-Geo. A. .Bouneeaze, E. F.: Henderson,
C. F. Hughes, J. a. c. Wadsworth. J. Rivet, Jeo.
Geo. E. Lacoze, Theo. Frois, Jr., New Orlerns.;
Josep Bond, Morris Wolf, Bayou Sara; Jul
Landman, Boston; G. +. Balsly, R. L. earned,
KY; W. P. Maxey, New York; Jack w, Bradley,
PERIODICALS. w. Green, E. v, Marye.
Fl. d. Sawtelle. Henry Brand, John Rexach,
New Orleans; J. Jolissaint. Jr.. Iberville; c.
Stephenson, st. James,; J. Wilson, Donaldson
vile George Glass City; +. Wolnptzek: Frederick
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

We learn that DR.. Hanson reports Port
Barrow and Smoke Bend free of small pox.
There are still two or three light cases in
Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

The State Senate has confirmed the ap-
pointment of Messrs. Fred. Dufel, G. A.
Gondran and Z. J. Walton as Notaries
Public for this parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

A crevasse occurred at Point Manor,
opposite Port Hudson, last Tuesday even
ing, and at last accounts the break was $50
feet in width. An effort is being made to
close it,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

WHARF LEASE REsoLD. - In accordance
with the resolution adopted at the last ses-
sion of the Common Council, Mayor Mau-
rim to-day offered for sale at public auction
the lease of the Donaldsonville wharf and
landing dues for the remaining seven
months of the current year, beginning
June l. The sale took place at the Court
house at II o'clock A. M and was attended
by number of bidders and spectators.
The successful competitor for the fran
ehise was Judge q. o. Maher, the present
wharfnger, to whom it was adjudicated
for the sum of $1s15, which is at the rate of
1878 81 per month.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Mr.. Adolph Meter, the youngest member
of the firm of Mrs. NJ. Israel &. Co.,
returned home yesterday from a brief
business visit to Cincinnati. He looks as
if he has had nice trip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31
list OF IFTTFRc
EIO Ut CT LINO
in the Post-office at Donaidsonvilie,

Remaining in the Post-office at DonaIdsonyiiIe,
Ascension Parish, La, May 81, 1884.
Bernverin, Miss A Goof, Maryland
Burch, Richard Gallagher, VIM
Brown, Leslie Leon, Geo A
Brunmeskill Jno Lassan, Miss Mary
Games, Edgar NJ. Miss Mary
Camp, Miss Malinda (2)Morce. Frank
Cooper, Rode Mcgrouder, Thomas
Dartam, Charles Rose, Clark
Dorsey, james SWart & Co. M
Daniel, Edward Taylor, Camue
Daigle, Mrs Ann Williams, C. C.
Foster Mrs Ward, GA
Fross, T E Wetson DIR
If not called for in four weeks will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office.
LOUIS LEFORT. P. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Jailor Duffel last week kindly furnished
Us with list of the prisoners who had
been under his care since the LIST of May.
There were thirty nine names in all, in
Guiding sixteen persons incarcerated for
violation of municipal ordinances, Sixteen
prisoners were discharged or released on
bond, and one-Gustave Harris-had been
taken to Napoeonville for trial, leaving
twenty two then in custody. Three of
these were charged with murder, one with
rape, one with grand larceny, four with
insanity, the remainder with such minor
offensss as petit larceny, assault and
battery, breach of the peace, etc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Major W. Fl. Harris, State Commissioner
of Agriculture, is in Ascension visiting
relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31
LOCAL JoTT1NGs.

"a Riggs Bro, cistern makers. 2l7 Delord
street. N. O. Send for price list.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Ascension Hook and Ladder Company
holds its annual election Monday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

New OFF1c1ALs.-Hon Henry L. Duffe1,
the newly elected Judge of our District
Court, took the oath of Office on Monday
last and is now invested with the functions
of the position which he filled with such
distinguished dignity and efficiency during
the two closing years of the Nichols ad-
ministration, 1878 and 1879.
Hon. Gloster 81. Hill on Thursday as
sumed charge of the Clerk and Recorders
Office, succeeding Mr.. L. E. Bentley, who
had been Clerk of Court and subsequently
Clerk and Recorder more than seven years,
having entered the Clerks office in jan
uary, 1877. Mr.. Hills bond of $4,000 is
signed by Messrs. R. N. Sims, E. N. Pugh,
Fred. Duffel, VIM. p. Miles, DR.. A. C. Love,
Henry G. Braud, Jos. L. Brent, Henry
Mccall, R. Mccall and R. L. Hanson as
sureties in the sum of $1,000 each. MIR. Jno.
D. Cantey, who was Clerk of Court from
1868 to 1877, has been selected by Mr.. Hill
as deputy Clerk and Recorder, and his
long experience as Clerk ought to qualify
him for an efficient management of the
Office.
We understand that Sheriff Jones has
completed his new bond, but will not file
it until Judge Duffel visits town again and
approves the appointments of the Sheriff s
deputies, in order that there may be no
interregnum in the latter positions. There
is said to be some doubt as to the reap
pointment of Capt. DE. Jones to the posi-
ton of tax collecting deputy, but as he has
conducted that department satisfactorily
during the past four years and is more ia
miliar with its important and responsible
duties than any new man could be, we
presume the report of his non-retention is
mere idle rumor. Besides being highly
competent and trustworthy officer, Capt.
Jones has large family to care for, and
it seems to Us that only considerations of
the most serious nature would justify re-
fusal to continue him in his present posi-
ton.
DR.. Duffel being seriously i'll has not yet
fled new bond as Coroner. Most of the
Justices of the Peace elected last month
have qualified and entered upon their du-
ties, but up to Thursday only two or three
of the Constables had filed their bonds in
the Clerks Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Noting the formation of branch of the
Louisiana Sugar Planters Association in
Ascension, the New Orleans City Item re-
marks that !" this example could be prof.
tablv followed in other parishes
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Messrs. VIM. Blumenthal, w. D. Park
and F. Henry Braud went to New Orleans
on Wednesday, via the Mississippi Valley
railway. Mr.. Blumenthal returned the
same day, Mr.. Braud Thursday and Mr..
Park yesterday morning, the two former
by rail, the last named by steamboat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

We regret to chronicle the continued ILL
ness of Hon. Ben. Gibson, our Representa-
tive in the lower branch of the General AS
sembly, who finds it necessary to abandon
his legislative duties for the present to seek
rest and medical treatment. He will leave
Monday morning for Blount Springs, Ala
bama, where we trust speedy return to
good health will be vouchsafed him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Extensive works of improvement are
going forward on Mr.. Beirne's Riyerton
plantation, principal among which is a
back levee averaging six feet in height,
which is intended to protect the place
from future damage by overflow from the
rear. The levee is being constructed by
that competent and experienced contractor,
Mr.. Patrick Reddington, and the job will
be worthy his reputation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

Intelligence reaches us from Napoleon
vile that a second trial of the case of the
State Us. Gustave Harris, who is charged
with the murder of Erwin Garrett, has re-
suited in disagreement of the jury. This
being the second mistrial, it is presumable
that Harris will be allowed benefit of bail
We also learn that Marcia Williams, the
colored woman who killed her husband
with an ak in Brule Maurin, nearly severing
his head from his body, has been acquitted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-31

ASHLAND SoHooL.-An interesting month
ly examination took place at this school on
the Goth inst, and Mr.. j. w. Gray, teacher
in charge, reports the result as highly salts
factory IN every respect. Mr.. Gray has a
large school and is satisfied that it will COM
pare favorably with any other in the parish.
On Saturday, June %, there will be an ex-
hibition at Ashland schooa-heuse under the
management of Messrs. J. w. Gray, Jr.,
Rev. F. D. Bowers, Jos. Reddix, VIM. Ken
ner, D. Reddix, Paul Carroll, and Miss
September Williams, Miss D. Reddix,
Mrs. Laura Green and Mrs. B. Hayman,