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

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LOCAL JoTTINGs.
These moonlight nights are beautiful
beyond description.
Mr.. Prosper Plaisanee has applied for
the appointment as admins traitor of the
succession ofsthe late Daniel G.. Neams
Persons contemplating death ought to
await the arrival Of Mr.. Schonberg's mag
nifcent new hearse from Cincinnati If they
wish TO be baried.in fine style. The new
wagon will be here abeut the 18th.
Mr.. E. W. Burbank and his fair daughter
Miss. Nc. E. Burbank, left for their home
In New Orleans to-day on the steamer
Keokuk, having been spending q while in
Assumption parish on Mr.. Burbank's fine
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Mr.. j. B. Hebert has been again appoin-
ted Clerk of Registration for this parish.
Having occupied the position several times
before, he is thoroughly familiar with its
duties and can be relied upon to perform
them efficiently.
We are pleased to note the restoration to
health Of Mrs. John Martinez, who was
recently quite ILL. Mrs. Martinez went to
New Orleans and spent some time at the
hone Of her daughter, Mrs. S. M. Fucich.
returning fully reeuperated. :.
The steamer Keokuk has entered the
New Orleans and Plaque1nine trade as a
semi-weekly packet leaving the former city
Monday and Friday evnings. The Keokuk
is apopular electric light boat and will do a
large share De the coast trade.
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Mr.. james r. Kock Of Assumption has
returned from Q summer tour North that
extended across the line into Canada.
Messrs.f Henry and Richard Mccall Of
this parish, are also at home again, looking
much improved by their summer travels.
MEETINGS Next WEEK. Ascension Hook
and Ladder Company, Monday evening;
knights of Honor, Tuesday evening; Co.
field Guards, Wednesday evening; Knights
of Pytlias, Thursday evening; Ascension
Rifles, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings.
The Police Jury of Ascension, through
Preaislane Hanson, has rendered to the
Won1sfr's Auxiliary Exposition Association
Of the parish sueh portion Of the appropria-
ton of $500 for exposition purposes as the
ladies may find advantageous use for in
preparing their exhibit.
Mrs. Il. Thibaut and her daughter, Miss
Maiyina Thibaut, have gone to st. John
the Baptist parish, Where they will spend a
few days with Mrs. Thibaut's elder daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. w. Godberry, going thence to
New Orleans. Miss Ma ina will then
resume her studies in the city.
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Our Jolly young friends Jno. s. Reynaud
and E. +. Bertaut made a flying trip into
Texas on the Z, e p. railroad a few weeks
ago, and lis reported that a red streak is
ystvisibleall along the limo Of their journey
They returned in high spirits, delighted
with all their experiences while away.
Acme cistern factory, proposes to make q
miniature cistern constructed of all the
various woods which grow in our parish,
and tender it TO the Women's Auxiliary
M A oso4; fnr avh;hstsnY pf
the coming worlds fair. A neat idea,
John. ss
Mr.. Alfred Levy spent Rosh Hashonah
among his relatives and friends in Donald
sonville, ands was welcome guest Wher-
ever he called. Alfred is looking as hand
some as ever and liz still employed asn sales
man in the large clothing house of G.
Lazard q Co.. % Canal street, New Or
leans. asses
Oar community seems to be afflicted
with denqae, or breakbone fever, to very
unusual extent and number Of our friends
and acquaintance have had a touch of the
uncomfortable malady. Fortunately, the
disease is seldom fatal, excepting where
the patient is exceedingly weak from old
age or other cause.
The Sergeant of Police has given notice
bylneafs OF handbilis that all unlicensed
dogs found on the streets on and afte1
Monday, the 9th inst, will be poisoned
Thepurp population is getting entirely too
numerous. Secretary Terrio is prepared tx
issue annual licenses to applicants for ths
modest sum of 81 per dog. s5sss3
On Monday last an event occurred in thu
household of our friend Mr.. Albert 2
Dominique Of the first ward, which is eve
considered matter of feioitation- tn
heavenly gates were left ajar, and littl
,cherub stole down to gladden. the hearts o
Mr.. and Mrs. Dominique with his infan
lille, graees. Long life and q happy one t.
the new conner. s JE@1s
Is Mr. Jos. M. Heating had q fainting spe
Friday that gave his family and friend
much nneasiness for a while. He had jus
sat down to take his dinner at Mr.. Thos
@. Malley,s store, where he. is employed q
salesman, when he suddenly fell back i
his chair insensible. He remained III
conscious over half an hour, but is a
right again to-day. s&tts
One of the recent improvements notice
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