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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

1t is with great pleasure that we chron-
icle the marriage of Mr.. L. John B. Babin, a
rising young planter of Ascension, to Miss
Gertrude Jorda of the parish of ST. Ber-
nard. We extend to the young couple our
best wishes, and the solemn benediction OF
the sanctum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

There was no service at the Methodist
church last Sunday, as had been announced,
by reason Of the inclemency of the wealth
er. Rev. F. G. Hocutt Of Plaquemine was
in town, but was unable to accomplish the
object Of his visit because Of the reason
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

We are requested to announce that the
drawing of Cheap Tony's New Improved
Domestic Sewing Machine will take place
Thursday evening, the 9Th of October, at
o'clock. Messrs. Fred Dufel, F. n.
Gray and Il. T. Brown will superintend
the drawing, and the tickets will be taken
from the box by little Misses Stella and
Aline Vega.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Mrs. Paul Leche, who has been visiting
the family Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Mayer Meter
of Salisbury plantation returned home last
Wednesday, much pleased as we'll as ben
Gifted by her visit,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Qnite a sensational event took place IN
! our quiet little town some few days since,
but having been kept very quiet, caused no
trouble. We warn the midnight Riders y
that they have been discovered, 80 let them
| look to themselves and keep "shadier
| than aver
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Ascension Hook and Ladder Company
did not hold the adjourned meeting rs.
signed for last Monday. The Warden evi
IDENTITY forgot to open the hal! and ring the
1>ol1
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

We are pleased to see our genial Asses
sor, Mr.. Dodd. Smith, once more upon the
streets, apparently but little the worse for
his accident of the 7th
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Base ball; Fortiers rs. Lees; champion
ship and 5000; Cleveland Park, Sunday,
Sept. q, 3 P. IL; admission, 25 cents. Foot
race of Is yards after the game, open t.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

shall be vested in an Executive Board posed
OF three Stockholders, each owning at least ten
shares, to be elected by ballot annually the
q rst Monday OF November in each year. Said
number to be President Of said corporation and
they shall also appoint such other officers. en-
ployes and agents as the interests of the corpo-
ration may require, and adopt such rules and
regulations for the transaction of the business
of the corporation as they may doom proper and
the same to alter end amend ut pleasure.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Atwood scarlet undershirts at Mrs. M
Israel &sCo.' s for Is cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
the announce11l

Young mon about returning to college
will find Mrs. Nj. Israel & Co.'s the best
place to purchase their outfits of fall and
wiuter clothing and under wear.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Planters andothers in need Of lime can
get first -classarticle at so cents barrel
of ". D, Park. DonaIdsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Don't fail to see the base ball game and
foot race at Cleveland Park on tho 9th.
Admission, % cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
Don't fail to re ad carefully all
They not only have the largest store the
WIN a PRIZE!
AaK NOR YOUR TICKET!

WE MIGHT FoRGEr IT!
Every purchae to the amount OF So en-
titles our customers to one chance i'll the
Grand Tombole Be sure and ask for your
ticket, as the clrk may forget it. You may
draw that beautiful Cuckoo Clock or the
400 days Clock.
-Mps c1 ISRAEL r. 90.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Mr.. T. N. Chapman, the handsome and
popular representative Of Messrs. B. F.
Avery & Sons, pillow manufacturers of
Louisville, KY, Inns been in town for the
past few days, looking after the interest of
his house.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
LOCAL JoTT1NGs.
HATS!

Our stock comprises all sizes and kinds.
If you haven't seen the latest Chicago
New York and BostonHats, call on
Mrs. NJ. ISRAEL & Co.
Full uue of Polo Caps, silk and wool, very
stylish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

afaurin' 8 new stock comprises all the
novelties in the grocery line. Go and look
at it. 1t costs nothing to examine goods
und prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

New mnckerel and Goldfish, best and
cheapest in the market, at Maurln's Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Largest andiinest assortment Of cigars
in town, just eceived at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery EmpCi1m. ...... -...
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
.RTICLE SIXTH.


the same to- alter end amend at pleasure.
ARTICLE SIXTH.
At the termination OF the charter OF this cor,
porat1on or earlier dissolution the affairs of
said corporation shall be liqnidatel by three
stockholders. To be selected at a general meet
pose after thirty dag public notice given III
one of the weekly newspapers published in
Donaldsonviile and Morgan City, State of Lou
isi:n'i. and SAID llon,dat"Ts shall have ir1i poR
erty ind to settle and liqulG;tte the affairs OF
said corporation.
ARTICLE SEVENTH.
Stockholders shall only be liable for amount
of unpaid stock held by said stockholders OF
this company.
ARTICLE EIGHTH.
William Nj. McGaliard. John B. Quimby ard
james E. Ellington with said William Mcfial-
lard as President. have been chosen and Sc
lected as the first Executive Board. to serve as
such until tho first Monday in November,
1885, or until their successors ehall haye been
elected at general meeting OF the Stockholders
convened for that purpose after ten days writ
ten notice from tho Secretary Of said corpora
tiou The first Executive Board shall hold their
office until the first Monday Ill November, 1885.
Thus done and passed at the parish of Ascen~
sion on tho day, month and year nrst above
mentioned, and N the presence OF slessrs. I'll
W. Barton and John d. Cantey. lawful and
competent w1tncsses, vino have signed these
presents and NE, Clerk, after due reading of
the same. Original slsnedJ w. NJ. McGailiard,
j. b. Qumby. J. E. Ellington. Witnesses, N.
v. Dglton, Jno. D. Cantey. H.. 81 &. II. Hill,
Clerk OF Court.
l, The undersigned, Clerk of the 29nd Judicial
District Court Of the parish Of Ascension aud
errofacio Recorder Of said parish Of Ascension,
do certify that the above and foregoing act of
incorporation of the Berwick Lunb Der and
Shingle Company was this day duly recorded in
my Office il book oi miscellaneous acts No: 5,
foios :s9 ct seq. Parish of Ascension, this 18th
day Of September, A. D.. 1885: (Signed) q. Il
Hill, Clerk Of Court.
State of Louisiana. parish of Ascension,-l
Jno. d. Cantey. a duly qualified deputy Clerk OF
the 22pd Jnd. Dist. Court in ard for the parish
of Ascension, do certify the above and forego-
ing to be a true copy of tho origina! act of in
corporation Of the Berwick Lumbar and Shin
gle COMPANY. as also OF tho, certificate of the
Clerk OF Court III and for tlsis parish thereto
attached, on .le aud of record in the ourren
notariai archives Of this office.
In faith whereof witness my hand and seal OF
~> Off ice af,resnid. at the parish OF As
SEA. censi"55 this 12th dag Of SsRt ,ev
~ ~ d.. Clerk of Court and Recorder.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Last Saturday we had the pleasure OF
call from Judge j. A. Munich Of Iberville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Miss Clara Heating, one of our fascina-
ting young ladies, is spending few days
with Mrs. Jos. Wildersen Of the Ceres
cent"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

BLANK ETS.
BLANKETS!
BLANKETS!
Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co., have just received
and offer to the public the following line of
Blankets, unsurpassed in quality and
cheapness:
500 pairs Blankets, full 1914, worth 81 80
sold at 81 40 per pair.
$50 pairs, worth IS, at So 50.
200 pairs, worth 81, at 81.
A,,d especially for sugar-house use,
6Oo pairs Brown Blankets, only SO cents
per pair.
200 pairs at$1. 200 pairs at 81 50.
And the greatest thing out:
Arizona Oyercoat Blankets, made espe-
cially for our firm.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Phoenix Fire Company held its monthly
meeting last Monday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Capt. Geo. A. Chiapella, general business
manager Of the Beirne plantations, passed
through town last Wednesday. ..m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
For Rent.

A NEAT LITTLE RESIDENCE with tvs
"A rooms in very desirable locality. YARD
we'll supplied with shrubbsry, fruit trees, etc.
VIII be rented at low ratio to d responsible
tenant Apply at the CHIEF offie or address p
o. Box 1O7, DonaldsonvlIle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

A desirable front room in private resi-.
dence can be rented on favorable terms
Apply at once at this office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

We wish to remind our readers once
again Of the lecture to be delivered by Rev.
J. 3. Walker. at Hook and Ladder Hall
next Saturday evening. All who desire to
spend pleasant evening, would do well to
attend. The proceeds from the admission
charge vii! so to aid the Methodist Church.
Refreshments viii be served by the ladies
at panic prices. The price of admission
children.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Mammoth stock of mems shirts, collar
and cuffs at Mrs. M. Israel & Co.'S.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Room for Rent,

A GOOD FRONT ROOM in private resi-
"A dence, situated in a very desirable part of
town, can be rented on very favorable terms.
Apply at once at this office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

The many friends OF the Rev. Robt. S.
Stuart will be pleased to learn of his return
Monday from New Orleans, where he has
been officiating in st. Annals Church, on
Espianade street, replacing the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Girault.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
TOWELS!
s.!
NAPKINS!

A heavy stock of all qualities at lower t.
cures than ever before offered.
Mrs. NJ. ISRAEL & Go.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Oats, oats, oats, cheaper than ever. Big
supply just received at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
HosIERy!

HOSIERY!
HOSIERY
Full line of Ladies', Misses and Chll-
dren's Hosiery, wonderfully cheap.
MRs. M. Israel. & Co.,
Donaldsonyille.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Miss Ella Allan, the amiable and &C
complished daughter of our esteemed fel
low-townsinan, Mr.. J. j. Allain, has jus
returned from quite lengthy visit to rel
atives in the parish Of Iberville. Miss Ella
is looking remarkably we'll and has appar
emily had a delightful visit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

LADIES' SHOES!
MISSES SHOES.
BOIs' SHOES!
CHILDgFNs' SHoRsl
MEN'a SHOES!
Hand made and quality guaranteed. Any
foot and any purse fitted by
Mrs. Nj. ISRAEL & Co. m..M
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
Lime at 30 cents barrel, at Parks.

Get a copy of La Cuisine cookery and be
hapDy-at Ingman's.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Window shades all complete and hung
up for one dollar. at Ingman's.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
G III a n II E NJ
Berwick Lumber and Shinsle
Company.

State Of Louisiana-Parish Of Ascension and
City OF Donaldsonyilie.
DE IT KNOWN that on this 18th day of Sep
- TENDER. in the year Of Our g. Lord One Thou
the Independence of the United States of
America the one hundred and tenth, before me,
6. FL. Hill, Clerk Twenty-SecoEd Judicial Dis
State of Louisiana, duly commissioned and
qualified, and ex-otficio Recorder herein resi-
ding and herein acting as Notary pnblc. and
In the presence of the witnesses hereinafter
appeared the several presons hereinafter named
who declared that they hereby agree and hind
themselves and their associates and successors
polite. in law under the following terms and
conditions:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

One hundred and fifty barrels of Ii me.
cents barrel, at ". D. Parks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

We are informed by member of Town
Council that the motion adopted by that
body at its last session relative to the mar
two months should be set aside for the re-
demption OF police salary warrants, where
as the minutes as published indicate that
the appropriation for this purpose i TO be
eort'Hrad indefinitely.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Mexican coffee, a new article in South
ern commerce and one of the finest flaw
ored coffees in the market-at Maurin' 5
CheaD Grocery Emporium,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
AND BOYS
All styles, all sizes, but only one kind {
prices and those the lowest.
Mrs. NJ. IsRAE!. s Co.

The water in Bayou Lafourche has risen
to a sufficient height to allow the passage of
steamboats, and the Red River and Coast
Line steamer Jewel, with Capt. W. 7. SEQ
veil in command, has recommended hcc
semi-weekly trips to Laurel Valley. The
independent steamers E. W. Fuller and
Alice Leblanc are also making ser1i-yeoil-
~ trips to the same point.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

A complete line of the most fashionable
mourning paper at Ingman's.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

TO suit every notion. Endless variety
Bedrock prices.
MRs. N. ISRAEL & Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Sulphur, lime and grinding supplies gen
orally, bought in large quantities from first
hantla, and hence sold at lowest market
prices, by B. Lemann & Bro.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Mr.. VIM. F. Gray, editor of the Houma
Courier, and Mr.. David f. Gray of Terre-
bonnie parish, are in town visiting their
brother, F. N. Gray, Esq.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Large stock Of fine -cnt smoking tobacco
in pals at Maurin's Cheap Grocery En-
porium. Smokers who prefer loose to-
bacco should lay il supply, as the revenue
laws will require that it shall be packed
in papers henceforth.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Get your shirts. collars and cuffs to
match at Mrs. NJ. Israel d Co.'S.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Mr.. James E. Ellington, an intelligent
and enterispring gentleman from Michi-
gan, who has recently settled at Berwick
City, parish of st. Mary, visited our town
last week to assist in the formation of the
Berwick Lumber and Single Company,
the charter of which is published i'll this
number of the CHIEF. We had the pleasure
Of receiving call from Mr.. Ellington and
the opinion we formed from the casual &C.
quaintance is that the new company will
find in him a competent, energetic and sue
cessful business manager. AS will be seen
by reference to the charter, valued friend
and fellow townsman, DR.. w. NJ. Mccall
lard and Mr.. John 3. Quinby, are leading
members and directors of this important
corporation. We hope to have the pleasure
Of reporting the favorable progress of their
business venture, which promises full
measure of success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Base ball; Fortiers Us. Lees: champion
ship and 5000; Cleveland Park, Sunday,
Sept. II, 3 P. H.; admission, rs cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
ARTICLE FIRST

polite IN law under the following terms and
conditions:
ARTICLE FIRST
The name and title of said corporation shall
be the Berwick Lumber and Single Company.
and by that name said corporation shall have
power and authority to exist and enjoy .sucoes-
sion for the fnil term and period OF twenty-five
years, commencing from and after the day and
date hereof, to contract, sue and be sued. to
make and use corporate soal and the same to
break and alter at pleasure, to hold. receive,
build, charter, purchase and convey, as we'll as
mortgage and hypothecate under its corporate
name property both real and personal, rnachin-
cry, timber and timber lands. and generally to
do all and everything pertinent to in any
wise incident to the general purpose lerel-
above expressed
ARTICLE SECOND.
The domicile of said corporation shall be in
the city Of Dcnal6lsonyllle, III the State of Lou
isiana. Citation and ali legal proceedings shall
be served on the President of said corporation.
ARTICLE THIRD.
Tho object and purpose OF said corporation
and the nature of the business 10 be carried on
by it are declared and specified to be the build
ing a lumber and shingle mill or mills for the
the transaction Of any and all business connect
ed with the manufacture of sawed lumber and
shingles at Rerwlck City. in the State of Louisi-
ana.
ARTICLE FOURTH.
The capital stock of said corporation shall be
ten thousand dollars, divided into and repre-
sented by four hundred shares of the sum of
twenty-five dollars each, which shall be paid
for in instalments at such times and II such
manner as the EXECUTIVE Board OF said corpo-
ration may deterrnine, with the privilege Of -
sang said stock Tor labor dc.as Or money il
property actually received. and Of said capital
stock being increased or diminished as the ne
eessities OF the eorporaslli. mas require in tia
Eode prescrabe.t by the laws OF Louisiana.
ARTICLE FEFTi-.
All the corporate power Of this corporatio.,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19
Grand Prize Drawing.


Grand Prize Drawing.
We are requested to announce that the
drawing of Cheap Tony's New Improved
Domestic Sewing Machine will take place
Thursday evening, the 9Th of October, at
o'clock. Messrs. Fred Duffel, F. n.
Gray and Il. T. Brown will superintend
the drawing, and the tickets will be taken
from the box by little Misses Stella and
Aline Vega.
There was no service at the Methodist
church last Sunday, as had been announced,
by reason Of the inclemency of the wealth
er. Rev. F. G. Hocutt Of Plaquemine was
in town, but was unable to accomplish the
object Of his visit because Of the reason
stated.
Mammoth stock of mems shirts, collars
and cuffs at Mrs. M. Israel &; Co.'S.
1t is with great pleasure that we chron
icle the marriage of Mr.. L. John B. Babin, a
rising young planter of Ascension, to Miss
Gertrude Jorda of the parish of st. Ber-
nard. We extend to the young couple our
best wishes, and the solemn benediction of
the sanctum.
A complete line of the most fashionable
mourning paper at Ingman's.
Qnite sensational event took place in
our quiet little town some few days since,
but having been kept very quiet, caused no
trouble. We warn the midnight Riders "
that they have been discovered, 80 let them
look to themselves and keep "shadier
than ever.
Maurin' new stock comprises all the
novelties in the grocery line. Go and look
at it. 1t costs nothing to examine goods
und prices.
Miss Ella Allan, the amiable and &C
complished daughter of our esteemed fell
low -townsnan, Mr.. J. j. Allain. has just
returned from quite q lengthy visit to rel
atives in the parish Of Iberville. Miss Ella
is looking remarkably we'll and has appar-
emily had delightful visit
Get your shirts. collars and cuffs to
match at Mrs. NJ. Israel d Co. 3.
Mrs. John F. Park, the accomplished
wife of our esteemed fellow-townsman has
been suffering from serious indisposition
during the past few days. We trust her
proposed trip to New Orleans will be the
cause of her complete restoration and that
she will soon return in full enjoyment OF
her former good health.
Parole whiskey at Reddington's Mechan-
les Exchange.
Last Thursday quite large and select
company was present at the skating rink.
Skating was INDUCED III until 10 o'clock,
after which the boards we're splintered
by the devotees Of Terpsichore 20 the be
witching strains goi Strause. All present
expressed themselves as well pleased with
the entertainment.
The cold and RAINY weather of fall and
winter approaches. Get your overcoats and
umbrellas Of Mrs. II. Israel & Co.
We understand that transfer Of the
steam terryboat Bella Israel is to take
place in few days Capt. VIM. A. Miller,
her former owner, is to retire and proposes
removing his family % New Orleans. If
-rumor prove true, Mtsara. H. Q. Braud
and VIM. I. Batemau are Is become her
owners, but have not IS yet decided who is
70 command har
Base ball; Forsiers Us. Lees: champion
ship and 5000; Cleveland Park, Sunday,
Sept. 81, 3 P. M,;sdmission, rs cents.
Splendid BLANKETS for sugar-honse use,
only 81 80 a pair at Mrs NJ. Israel & Co.'s.
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Mrs. John +. Park, the accomplished
wife of our esteemed fellow townsman has
been suffering from serious indisposition
during the past few days. We trust her
proposed trip to New Orleans will be the
cause of her complete restoration and that
she will soon return in full enjoyment Of
her former good health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-09-19

Splendid blankets for sugar-honse use,
only 81 40 a pair at Mrs NJ. Israel & Co. g.