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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-02-26

The thermometer stood at "a degrees
below zero on Sunday morning, the
22nd inst.
Rev. Baumgardner delivered an able
lecture on Temperance" in the EY.
church on Friday evening. His audi
ence was we'll pleased.
Thomas Zeigler sold his lots back Of
town containing p acres, to William
Walker or 5000.
G. o. Mallory moved the house he
bought from Thos. Zeigier to Smoke
town, where he proposes to build dur.
ing spring.
Constable Hackman had another
runaway on Saturday evening, while on
his way to Madisonburg. His horse
became immanageable. ran off and pass
ing several sleds, ST. uck one. That
horse In turn scared and both took to
running and demolished the slei CHS.
William Taylor, Of Unionville, Pa, is
visiting at Hon. III. MEYERS.
All, apparently, seem pleased with
the result of the election, especially the
successful ones. Boz.
Mo Naxuo
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-02-26
DIED.

On the 18th inst at Milhem, Robert Frank
lin, infant child of Abe. King, aged year and 3
months.
On the Goth, inst. in Penn township, Mrs.
Harriet Keen, wife OF Henry Keen, aged 81
years Is days.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-02-26
Chronic CatArrh

The bridge or d.
VISION OF my nose
was about half gone.
the result OF 25 years
catarrh. / obtained
a bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm f; have
used four bottles,
which has about cur
ed up the noStrils. ]
had previously tried
all other remedies on
the market without
permanent relief
j. A. Wood. 96 NORTH
High street, Colum-
bus, Ohio.
am cured OF ca
tarrh and deafness
by Ely's Cream Balm
My aunt was deaf.
!, II nH~.2 s-u.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-02-26
CATAR r III

ance, Elizabeth, Nj.
Give 1t a trial.
ELY's CREAM BALM CAUSES NO PAN.
GIVES RELIEF AT ONCE. A THOROUGH
TREATMENT WILL CURE. Nor A LIQUID.
Nor SNUFF. APPLY INTO NOsTRILS.
Price 80 cents at druggists; 60 cts. by mail reg
istered. Sample bottle.by mail 10 cents.
ELY BROTHERS. Dl uggists, Owego, n.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Mrs. Josephine Shanks, the charming
sister of Messrs. Louis and w. H. Davis
this parish, was led to the hymeneal altar
on the 10Th inst, L. New Orleans, by Mr..
Joseph L. Rolling of Palaska, Fla, whittier
the happy couple proceeded after brief
beautiful Point Houmas plantation. The
CHIEF extends it's heartiest congratulations
to the accomplished bride and the gentle
man who has had the good fortunate to win
her hand, and hopes that their welded life
will be very long one and as happy as it
is long.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Fatal ToorHAcHE.-A coiored woman
named Emily Williams, working on the
Riverside plantation in the sixth ward of
this parish, was attacked by severe case of
toothache, last Wednesday, and leaving the
field, she went to the house of one of her
neighbors on the place to have the trouble
some tooth extracted by colored man who
seems to have been in the habit of rendering
such services to his friends. The operation
was duly accomplished in this instance and
the woman started towards her own house,
but tainted on the way, and died within an
hour afterwards. We presume the Coroner
vas notified az the occurrence and that an
inquest was held, in which event We stall
report the result of the autopsy 10 oar next
issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Acknowledging the receipt of an invita-
Emily Mavor and Mr.. Arthur Melancon,
Editor Grisamore of the Thibodaux Sentinel
says: "The fair bride is the daughter of
Conrad l.. Mavor. who was one of the first
acquaintance that we formed on our arri-
val on Bayou Lafourche nearly forty years
ago, and the sight of his name recalls
many pleasant "reminiscences of the times
that have passed away. Our best wishes
for the happiness and prosperity of the
youthful couple are sincerely offered"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

We regret to chronicle the death of Pro-
fessor Jos. Charles Ayraud, native and
we'll known citizen of Ascension parish,
who died at the Ayraud homestead last
Wednesday night, aged Is years. He had
been an invalid for long time and while
death was to him happy release from pain
and trouble, his loss will be keenly felt by his
family and friends. Deceased was an accom-
plished musician and pursued the profess
sion of teacher of the "diyine art" his
favorite instruments being the violin and
piano.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Hias returned from
New Orleans this week and spent two or
three days visiting their many friends, then
took their departure for their faE-away
home at Great Bend, Kansas. We wish
them pleasant journey and hope to see
them here again in the not distant future.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Miss Alice Fernandez of Assumption
died at her home in that parish on the
10th inst, aged 81 years. Deceased was
distantly related to the family of that well
known and respected citizen of Assump-
ton, Mr.. Numa Wives, and leaves large
circle of friends and connections to mourn
S,ar lnaa
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
A Wonderful Discover

Consumptives and all who suffer from any
affection OF the throat aud lungs can find q
certain cure in DR.. Kings new discovery for
consumption. Thousands Of permanent cures
verify the trsth Of this statement. No medi-
cine en- show such q record of wonderful
cures. Thousands Of once hopeless sufferers
now gratefully proclaim they owe their lives to
this new discover. twill cost you nothing to
give it trial. Free trial bottles q B. Rykiskis
Drug Store. Large size. 81 90.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Messrs. Philip Gre and Charles Leblanc
were suceeaeful candidates for Corporals of
the Ascension Rifles to supply the vacan-
cies caused by the departure Of Messn.
.Jno. Mollere and ]. J. Greenwood, Dr.,
from the parish. The choice was deter
mined by competitive drill at Wednesday
nights meeting of the company.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

The Bella Israel has not yet returned
from the city aud her prolonged absence
has been a cause Of much public complaint
and Inconvenience. Many people scarcely
appreciated before what valuable and es-
sential institution the steam ferryboat is.
Her return is expected daily.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
For Sale and Rent.

Two Well Known Stores and Soda Water
Mandatory.
HyHE undersigned offers for sale the machine
cry, stock, horses mules wagons, etc., per-
tanning to the soda and mineral water manu-
factory on Mississippi street, Donaldsonville.
and also the stock and fixtures of the popular
RED STORE. on the same street.
For rent or lease, the buildings and premises
occupied by the Red Store and the Soda Water
Mandatory, separately or q whole. consist
ing of residence store. mandatory, stable,
outhouses, ETC., all in good condition. Will be
leased for term of years. if desired, ON favorable
terlos Apply to or address
H. HETHER
De.s-.ldsonvllle, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Mr.. Webb, a competent young man resi-
ding in the eighth Police Jury ward, has
been appointed teacher of the public
school at Galvez. We have not been able
to ascertain the appointee's'frst name, but
he ia described to us as the son of one of
the cold residenters of the vicinity, an
ex-cadet of the State University at Baton
Rouge and we'll qualified to fill the position
of teacher. The Lake school is now the
only one not yet provided with a teacher,
and the vacancy will no doubt be filled very
sOOn
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

We have had three days Of beautiful
weather, but there Ia more dampuees in
:prospect at this writing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
Estray Notice,

YVAKEN UP on the public road on Bayou
Il Lafourche about two miles below Donald
sonville, on Friday, February Is. 1885,
SMALL BAY MARE,
about seven or eight years old. II hands high,
with Roman nose, bushy tall headquarters
shaded with black streaks; branded on the
first character having hook like an inverted
letter at tie bottom. The animal has been
rlaming in the vicinity about a month.
The owner is notified to come forward, prove
property and pay costs, i'll default OF which the
mare will be disposed Of according to law.
Do1ialdeonvillo, La, Feb. Is. 1885.
NARCISSE PLACENSIA.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

DR.. n. G. Stevens of Darrowville has re-
turned from visit Of several weeks to his
former lroeue in Florida.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Life Pf<e6ervef.
If you are losing your grip on life, try
= Wells Health Remover" Goes direct to
voa r Rz,ots
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Our much esteemed young friend, Mr..
VIM. 81. Davis Of Hampton store, was in
town to-day looking as if he expected some
thing important to happen to him before
long. What's up, Willie?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Juba at Phoenix Hall on the 18th put his
audience in a good humor. Charley Maui
rim does as much for his customers by sup
plying them with the best groceries at the
lowest prices
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
Thin pnnpalA

Strengthening, improved, the best for back
.che. pain in chest OF side. rheumatism. neu-
.alcia
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
The Hope Of the Nation.

HkVuEN Oh ICCI.''
Rough on Itch" cnres hnmors, eruptions
rlngworms, tetter. salt rAeun. frosted feet
chiIlhlains
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
DoNALDsoEvIlLE, Ia,
Saturday, February %, 1886.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.
Not quite so late, and just as lively.
Murder Of high prices at Maurin's.

after an enjoyable sojourn of ten days in
New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
Wh..oping Cough

THIN T'eOpIB.
wells Health Remover" restores health
and vigor, cures dyspepsia, headache, nervous.
ness. debility, 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

and the many throat affections of children
promptly. pleasantly and safely relieved by
Rough on Coughs Trochos. 15c; Balsam, pc
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

hree or four hour. ssery night coughing. Get
Rough ON Coughs" Troches, 15c; Balsa,n, sc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Lots of Donaldsonville folks will be in
New Orleans on the 4th of March. Our FIRE
companies have not been favored with in
vitations to participate in the annual pa
rade of the city department, but good
many Of the members Of Phoenix and the
Hooks will go down to look at the turnout
which is to furnish music for Lafayette
Hook and Ladder Company, will probably
make the trip to the city on the steamer
Clipper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

{" Rough on ToOt1aache.'
Instant relief for neuralgia, toothache, face
ache. Ask for Rough on Toothache." Is and
Is cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

All the delicacies and substantiahs in the
grocery line at Maurin's. Quality of goods
way up; prices low down.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
For Sale.

Desirable Residence in Donaldsonyilie,
VIsHE desirable property lately occupied by
corner lberyille and St. Vincent streets. OBJ o.
site st. Vincent's 1nstitution-one of the m AZ
pleasant portions Of The town for residen.
will be sold on very favorable terms. i lY>
ard has double .i.sheu attached s.so a
Ssa' ious yard.
X iUihrr iEfar5ss:ion apply q. s,r address
VIZ. T.. PiEK.
Fan a....s.s. ...., L.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

EXCURSION TO BATON RouGE.-The fol-
lowing prisoners, convicted at the Feb
ruary term of our District Court and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary, will leave for that institution to-
night on the steamer Natchez, in charge of
officers Joseph A. Duffel and Remus Jones,
Sheriff'e deputies: The names are given in
the order of convictions:
1. jeff Owens, petit larceny, one year.
z James Dorsey, shooting with intent to kill,
two years.
months.
1. Sam Jones. burglary and larceny. ten years.
s. Bailey Johnson. i've years.
9. Julien johnson, one year.
Z. Thos. Williams. one year.
8. Scott Wiley, horse stealing. five years.
.. Auguste Davis, granddaughter, twenty years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

MOV0PfNs
If you are failing, broken, worn out and
nervous, use Wells. Health Remover" 81.
SIC
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
kouph on Itc,, y,

Catarrhal Throat Affections
Hacking. irritating coughs. colds. sore throat,
cured by Rough on Coughs" Troches, Is.
I.iauid De
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
Wide-AWaks

Children, slow 10 develcpment- puny. serawn
and delicate. use Wells Health Renewern
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Heart Palms.
Palpitation, dropsical dwellings. dizziness.
Indigestion, headache, sleeplessness cured by
). Wells Health ReneWer."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

The Ascension Rifles had another turn
out last Sunday afternoon, in honor of the
birthday anniversaries of the late Geo.
Washington and couple of other distin-i
guished citizens. Lieut.. D. G. Gondran
was in command and handled the company
with his usual skill. The Rifles visited the
residence of Judge R. N. Sims, The Place,
Peep-o'-Day and Lee Hotels, where liquid
refreshments were partaken of.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

"Rough On Pain Porousetl Plaster.
STRENGTHENING, improved. the best for hack
ache. pains IN chest or side. rheumatism. nen-
ralgis
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

The new electric switchboard spoken Of
by tho CH1Er two months ago is now in use
at the Donaldsonville Telephone Exchange
having been connected by an operator from
the city sent here for the purpose. The
extra wire recently erected between Donald
sonville and New Orleans is also being used,
and the business facilities Of the Exchange
are therefore greatly increased.
In JA11.-The departure tonight Of the
prisoners sentenced to the penitentiary dur
ing the term of District Court just con-
Guided will leave only five boarders in the
parish jail, viz: Thos. Mcneil, convicted of
manslanghter; Julien Lee, awaiting trial
for burglary ane larceny; Alex. Scott, as
sault and battery; Jos Coco and Nellie
Simpson, insane. All the prisoners are
colored.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

We wish it.distinctly understood that the
notices of Maurin's Cheap Grocery Empo-
rum appearing in this paper are not dead
head puffs, but bona 1de advertisements;
and it should be further understood that all
who think they can get any better or
cheaper goods than Maurin sells are max
ing very large sized mistake. He says
what he does, and does what he says
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

We omitted to thank Mr.. Adolph Stein
fels for a pitcher of rich sweet milk left at
the CHIEF Office two or three weeks ago.
Mr.. Steinfels is driving cart for Mr.. ice
Ruis Of Bayou Lafourche, and supplies his
customers in Donaldsonviile and vicinity
with q first class quality of milk, cream
cheese and butter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

The annual election for Board of
Directors of the Donaldsonville Bridge
Company will be held at the Office of Secre-
tary Leche, Monday noon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Enough ON Corns.'
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." Il. Quick.
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts.
bunlOnS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

The Crescent plantation and its movable
belongings will be offered ut Sheriff's sale
next Saturday, at II o'clock a. NJ, on the
premises.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

The public schools of this parish will be
opened on Monday, and it is anticipated
the duration of the term will be six months.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
Pretty Women.

Ladies who would retain freshness and vivac
ity. Don't fail to try Wells Health Renewer.'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

~ Rough on Rats
Clears out rats. MICE reaches. flies. ants. bed
bugs skunks, chipmunks. gophers, 15c. Drug
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

AL1r11E BLAzE.-The roof of Tony Sa-
vastane's house at the corner of Railroad
Avenue and Iberville street caught fire
Thursday night about 10 O'Clock, from a
stovepipe that passes through an aperture
in the shingles, but the blaze was fortu
rnately seen from the Lee Hotel before
gaining much Roadway. Messrs. Theo.
Reboul. barkeeper at the Lee, and James
Jones, operator in charge of the Telephone
Exchange, quickly repaired to the scene and
with the assistance of porter Octave Mol
lere mounted the roof and extinguished the
fire. We understand that the occupants of
the house had been warned of the danger
of fire from this very stovepipe, and that
Mayor Maurin notified them to remove it.
but no attention was paid to the order.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Messrs. Jno. McPeet j. Son have finished
their job of boiler and tank repairing at
the Cofield sugar-house and go next to
Orange Grove and thence to the Clark
place. The work of drying second and
third sugars is in progress on Orange
Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs E. w. Lawless of the
Southwood place are entertaining two sis
ters of Mr.. Lawlees from Kentucky. The
ladies will no doubt have pleasant visit,
particularly if the clerk Of the weather will
keep on his good behavior for a while, as
he has been doing during the past two or
three days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

The new telephone poles recently put up
In Donaldsonville have been ornamented
with q coat OF red and white paint and their
appearance is greatly improved.
The condition Of Mr.. b. T. Hanson is
still very dangerous. A slight improve
ment was evident several days ago, but
there has been no material change since.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

A letter from Mrs. Richard Ponds, dated
on Thursday, informs US that Mr.. Ponds
and family have removed from Iberville
parish to New Orleans, and are located at
No. IS Toulouse street, between Royal and
Bourbon, where visitors to the city can be
accommodated with desirable furnished
rooms at reasonable prices. The location
is very convenient and guests can be as
sured of a comfortable and pleasant stop
ping place.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

MI. Camille Poirrier and family leave
for New Orleans on the Belle of the Coast
tomorrow, and will spend week in the
.ssitu
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Mr.. p. T. Ach6e has lost bay mule
about II years old and offers $40 reward
for its recovery or for information that
will lead thereto. For further description
Of the animal, see advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Yum. yum! is the exclamation Of all who
contemplate the good things and low prices
at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Empori-yum-
yum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

though on Coughs
Ask for - Rough on Coughs" for Coughs
Colds Sore Throat, HOarseness. TrOches, 15c
T.iouid DC
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Mr.. A. A. Zcdiag, representing the man.
moth establishment of the Messrs. Jacob
Reeds Sons, Philadelphia merchant tailors,
paid Donaldsonville business visit last
week. Mr.. ZODIAC is clever, genial gen
tleman and attended the regular meeting
of Kenneth Lodge, Knights of Phythias,
during his brief sojourn here, receiving a
cordial greeting from the brethren present.
He is charter member af Webster Lodge
No. of Minden, Louisiana.
While the general state of the public
health is very good in this parish, We hear
Of considerable pneumonia prevailing in
various neighborhoods. Mr.. J. B. Hebert
of New River informs US that he has had
several cases in his family. Two of the
children of Mr.. Lucien Gautreau, assistant
manager of Messrs. Crossley l. Sons River
side place, are down with the same disease,
bat SO sar as our information extends the
type of the maiady is not usually viruient.
Best brandies, choicest cordiaIs, claret,
cigars, etc., at the Cheap Grocery Empori-
um of Charley Maurin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

A LII collections and other business promptly
character and reliability refers to Messrs Chas
A. Maurin, Capt r. P. Landry and Christian
Kline of Ascension; p. E. Durand. Abram
Klotz and s. J. Blanchard of Assumption;
Adolph MouDch and Oscar Lauve of 1berville;
J. j. Capdieville and Antoine Sanchez of Baton
Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28
An Unsettled Account.

EDITOR CHIEF.
Not knowing exactly go what authority to ap-
ply, beg leave to inquire Of whom it may con-
Germ, through your valuable paper. whether the
following bill Is good. and whether there are
any funds in the treasury to pay same viz:
The PARISH OF ASCENSION AND Town or DON
ALDSONvILLE
To THE CANNoNEERs OF DoHALpseS. Or,
For personsal services rendered at
Williamsburg, Seven Pines. Cold
Harbor, Beaver Dam, Gaines Mill.
Frazler's Farm. Second Manassas,
Harper's Ferry Sharpsburg, Fred
ericksburg, Chantilly, Gettysburg.
Williamsport. Wilderness PeterxQ
burg, ETC., ETC.. etc. Gratitude.
RD2TON
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-02-28

Mr.. Archibald Mitchell of New Orleans,
we'll known for his long connection with
the Leeds foundry and for his prominence
and active interest in public affairs, spent
most of the past week in Donaldsonville,
attending the sessions of the District Court,
where suit was pending in which Messrs.
Leeds l. Go. we're plaintiffs. Hon. Matt
D. Lagan of New Orleans was also here in
connection with the same case.