The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-07-04

g. -~--NAposeenvilie Notes:
yillage-Personal Mention Two Brill
liant Weddings, etc.
NAPoLEoNv1LLE, June q. 1885.
DEAR CHIEF:
This communication would have appeared in
your issue Of the Goth had it not been that n
severe attack of malarial fever struck me amid
ships and played sad havoc with my c0coefhes
scribendi proclivitiee. l found many things
very pleasing in your over entertaining columns
but the silver lining to ths inky cloud was sadly
obecured when the mournful news Of the death
Of my old and cherished friend Elphege Gaudin
arrested my attention. can add nothing to the
just, veritable and handsome tribute that your
mind 80 beautifully conceived and the pen 50
faithfully portrayed. am proud to number
myself among his most sincere mourners and
friends. for no one has been more frequently
the fortunate recipient of his generous hospi-
talities than the writer.
In nay last. those portions of my letter descrip-
tive of the new Napoleonville terminated at the
store OF our popular young townsman Louis
Corle, including the barber shop. billiard and
refreshment saloons Of those worthy, gentle
manly colored men Joseph Adams-Toby- and
scriptions. commencing at Mrs. Catherine
Wells large and commodious store and dwell
ing, which is located on the corner Of Leyee
and Jefferson streets. Mrs. We'll has largely
improved on the former establishment. and has
constructed store-rooms better adapted to her
business. Her store is neatly fitted up in the
interior, and the shelves. show cases. etc., are
literally crowded with q valuable and we'll u.s.
sorted supply of dry goods, notions, etc.
Mr.. Adolf Well her splendid son-in-law, is
the general manager Of the mercantile depart
ments. but Mrs. We'll always keeps her small
eyes at work around the elegant concern in order
to SEQ that mono leave dissatisfied with the prices
or qualities of her goods. wares and merchandise.
Mr.. A. We'll, who is a matchmaker, has his shop
in one Of the apartments of this store. The
dwelling of Mrs. We'll ad joins tho store and is
in every respect conveniently, comfortably and
tastefully arranged.
The next store. situated on tho corner of
Leyee and Canal streets, is the largest in town
and contains by far the most extensive stock
Of dry goods and groceries in Napoleonville.
The building, entirely of brick, has slate roof
iron window shutters, and is intended to be Us
nearly fire proof as possible. 1t is owned by
David Levy. q wealthy merchant Of New Or
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principal clerks Of Nr. Levy. Returning to
Jefferson street. and proceeding ~ far as tho
corner of Congress, you encounter the flourish
ing bakery of Edward Lolande. ono OF the jol
lest fellows that evercounted bakers dozen.
Adjoining this bakeryis tho neat little gro
cory store of his amiab4o and accommodating
brother Emile LolaMle; who keeps q we'll &C.
lected stock of family groceries.
Diagonally opposite to Emile's store is the
grocery and wheel wright shop of Antoine An
chordochy who, like MIR. Lolande. has an OK
cellent assortment OF family groceries, cakes,
etc. Both of the establishments are literally
patronized.
On this street also can be found the family
grocery Of Thomas Dyer, who keeps full.
choice supply of groceries; also tho blacksmith
shop Of Joe Damas, one Of our most expert and
competent artisans.
This street contains four blocks and is in
habitcd principally 81 thrifty and orderly
class of colored people who have built up neat
and comfortable litue cottages. The Catholic
church and colored Odd Follows Hall also
a,lorn this street. Thus ends the dull descrip-
ton of tho town part of my letter.
BY the way, friend Gray of the Domocrat was
in town last week combining business with
pleasure. He was ON his stills all the time.
seeking whomsoever he might devour with a
view of taking in every item from the relative
momentum of q cannon down to q cambria
needle. He made many friends and new &C.
quaintances. We had just struck an attitude
on the corner OF jackson and Levee streets for
the purpose of having chat when both wore
called away on business. As announced in the
CHIEF OF the 10th Miss Dora Folso and J. p,
Landry. Esq, were married here on tho 18th of
June, and not to be outdone by his boss, Oscar
Dugas Esq, welded Miss Theresa Pintado on
the following day. do not think that any of
the contracting parties committed clerical
errors.' Tho lovely brides arc almost as ia
nous and we'll known for their beauty, worth
and intelligence in Donaldsonvilie society rs
here. The wife Of Mr.. Landry is the daughter
OF l.. U. Folse, Esq, a most reputable lawyer
and notary of this place. and is noted for her
superior accomplishments and womanly graces.
Her husband is a highly esteemed young gen.
tleman, a native of this parish and deserves no
little credit for the manner in which he has
by courage, energy and manliness succeeded in
life.
The wife Of Mr.. Dugas is a tall, stately,
queenly looking woman. and is, besides, an in
telligent, practical business lady. She is the
daughter Of the late Judge Eudaldo G. Pintado,
who was. during his lifetime. one Of our most
prominent men. She is also half sister Of that
popular and rising young merchant. Louis
Corde, Esq. Mr.. Dugas, the husband. is very
young man, respectfully connected, and is at
present the intelligent minute Clerk Of Court,
the duties of which position no has satisfac-
torily performed.
The weddings OF both parties were brilliant
and largely attended. The family of Mr.. Folse
being in mourning, no festivities were INDUCED
in further than quiet reception to few intim-
ate friends and relatives at the residence Of the
brides parents.
Mr.. Landry, however, on the day following
the nuptials made his appearance at the Dupaty
House and by singular concert Of action his
many friends appeared upon the scene, where
at the instance Of Mr.. L.. champagne was made
to flow as freely as water.
At Mr.. Louis Corde's residence hall was
given in honor of his sisters nuptials which
was numerously attended by the elite of the
town. The affair was eminently recherche and
enlivened the guests until the "wee sma'
hours" Elegant music was furnished by a
brass band. The bridal wreath was woven. the
festive board was spread and many joyous
heart and laughing eye chided the tagging hours.
Gen. +. T. Nichols. Louisiana's favorite son.
looking extremely we'll. and as usual was
warmly greeted at his old home.