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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

On Tuesday last, the 10th inst, at St.
Paul Church, Bayou Goula, handsome
and hearty infant child was baptized by
Rev. Father G. H. Dubernard and in
vested with the name of Linden Edwin
Dominique. The little cherub is the son
Of our esteemed friend A. P. Dominique,
Esq, and his amiable wife, and was named
in honor of the editor of the CHIEF. The
sponsors were A. P. Dominique, Jr., of As
cension aud Miss Johanna Kelly of New
Orleans, the latter bearing the relationship
of aunt to the infant. Little Linden is a
pretty child, very large for his age, and We
sincerely hope the fattering promise of his
early youth will be fully realized in later
years, and that he will prove a credit to his
fond parents and shed renewed lustre upon
the historic name of Linden. We cordially
thank Mr.. and Mrs. Dominique for the
compliment paid us in making their sweet
babe our namesake.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

The nine prisoners from this parish con-
veyed to BATON Rouge Saturday night be-
tore last by officers Jos. A. Duffel and
Remus Jones, were safely landed in the
penitentiary. The excursionists we're all in
d jolly mood during the trip aud seemed to
enjoy it as much as if it was veritable
picnic.
Mr.. L. w. Armitage of Darrowville was
in town on business last evening and
looked in at the headquarters of the CHIEF
q few moments. He reports the new OAR
row Drug Store almost completed and
claims that, when finished, it will compare
favorably in appearance and business IA
cilities with any other in the parish.
The painless tooth puller and the sweet
singers from Michigan draw big crowds to
their open-air concerts on the Market
house green every fair evening and are
doing land Office business in blood puri-
fer and pain killing Imminent. They seem
to be nice party Of itinerants, with meri-
torious medicines, and their singing is
first-class. Fro, Thompson has very fine
voice and sings severn. beautiful songs
which arr nav to most of his auditors.
Tho one entitled the Milwaukee Fire =
is an especial favorite.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

SOMETHING NEw.-Closely following the
inauguration of the new President at Wash
ington comes the Inauguration of new
system of trade at the establishment of
Bernard Lemann l. Brother, in Donald
sonville. No ticket given on q five dollars
purchase that may win a horse and buggy.
a town lot or sugar plantation, and per-
haps no lagniappo, but simply exact weight,
exact price, and axact change given back.
For instance, s cents for one single 16-
ounce pound of white sugar, and 2 cents
change on your dime; ono single pound Of
good coffee for II cents, and cents re-
turned on your three nickels; "a cents for a
shoulder of meat, aud cent back on your
six-bits or received for box of matches; l,
:, or cents worth of crackers to a hungry
man who doesn't wish to spend a whole
nickel for one article: two boxes Of Eagle
milk for IS cents, or one for IS cents;
cigars for ), aud cents, heretofore nee
essari!y sold for s and 10 cents respectively,
etc, ETC., etc. Don't forget that Penny
and penny laid up will be many" and tell
your neishbor who doesn't know it. Save
the cents and the dollars will save them
selves.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14
Succession Notice.

State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
Twenty Second Judicial District Court.
Succession of Matilda Sanchez, deceased
wife Of Dallas Rousseau, No. 90.
DUBLIC notice is hereby given to whom it
i may concern to show cause why the appli-
cation of Dallas Rousseau to be appointed
dative testamentary executor Of the last will
of his deceased wife, Matilda Sanchez. should
not be granted. BY order of court.
Witness the Hon. Henry l.. Duffel. Judge of
our said court, parish of Ascension, this the
It'll day of March. 1855.
JNO. D. CANTEY,
Depty. Clerk OF Court and Recorder.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

The recent departure of Mrs. j. B. Mol
lere and daughter from Donaldsonville to
take up their residence on the Wives place
in Assumption parish has been inadvertent-
ly overlooked heretofore by the CHIEF
chronicler of local events. Miss Mollere
was fovorite in social circles here and her
removal has caused no little regret among
her many friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Mr.. T. u. Donlon has taken contract
for large job of painting on the South
wood plantation and expects to be en-
ployed there some time. His wife and
to New Orleans and will reside in the city
temporarily, but Mr.. Donlon has by no
means abandoned Donaldsonville as q
domicile. All inquiries or orders relative to
his business as house, sign and orna-
mental painter will be promptly attended
to if addressed through the Donaldsonville
post-office in care of box 107, or left at the
CHIEF Office. .........
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

We are Bettin' court people patronized
the Riverside more than any other hotel in
town during the recent term of Judge Duff
fels tribunal. Ayraud Of persons as long
as from hers to yonder always crowded the
dining table at meal times, and the saloon
was populated from peep O. day to dewy
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Mr.. Will S. Mavor is on the Assumption
as temporary substitute for one OF the
clerks, who ia sick.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

The Kniehts of Honor will meet next
Tuesday evening and the Knights OF Py-
fhias on Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Mrs. Julia Israel. the accomplished lady
we'll known as the head of the firm of Mrs.
NJ. Israel g. Co., and a leader of fashionable
society in New Orleans and Donaldeonville,
last, the 10th inst, to Mr.. J. Lebermuth, a
gentleman who, we understand, is engaged
in the cotton brokerage business. The
ceremony was performed at Mrs. 1sraei's
city residence, No. l73 Baronne street, and
the couple will make their home in New
Orleans. The CHIEF extends its most cor
dinl congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. Leb-
ermuth and trusts that their union will
prove to them source of lasting happi-
ness and prosperity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

The tide of trade continues TO flow steadily
towards Maurin's Cheap Grocery En-
poriasn, we're the best goods are always to
be Trad ct the lowest prices.
The architect from New Orleans who Wis
tied Donaldscnville last week to hand in a
plan for the proposed Seminary ofLearning
to be erected here was Mr.. James Freret,
and not Mr.. w. A. Freret as reported in
the CHIEF. The gentlemen are brothers
and both arhitects, but each conducts bust
ness on his own account.
We had written an item commanding the
clerk of the weather for the clear skies and
sunshine with which he has favored us dur
ing the past few days, but the outlook is SO
dubious this evening that the "card of
thanks" might seem somewhat sarcastic
when the CH1EF is issued, hence we defer
the item to more auspicious date.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Economy is the broad road to wealth.
II you would travel this road, buy your
groceries at Maurin's Cheap Cash Empo-
rum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

/. Among the Knights of Honor from this
parish who visited the Exposition on
"Knights Of Honor day" were Messrs.
Henry Cook, ST., Representative to the
Grand Lodge, Reporter r. NJ. McColloh.
Guide Fred. Royce. ex-Deputy District
Grand Dictator B. 6. Stuart and DR.. W. NJ.
McGalliard. Mr.. Fred. Meyer of Iberville,
who is member of Donaldsonville Lodge
accompanied by their wives. Mr.. Cook at
tended the sessions of the Grand Lodge and
took a prominent part in the proceedings.
He was placed in nomination for one of
the Offices, but declined in favor Of another
candidate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Observation-Disclosures at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium. Call and see.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14
WE WANT a LADY

OF inteilieencs to take the permanent sole
AGENCY for our goods used in every tam
ily IN this place. Stock furnished " ns
without investment. References ind'spen-
s..s,;.. J. Z. I--Isa &C.. sc.ss.ssos FL.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

A great change in small change. Read
the new advertisement of Messrs. Bernard
Lemann 4 Brother.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

French's New York and New Orleans
show exhibited here Tuesday evening to
the slimmest audience we have ever seen
in a circrs tent. The performance was
what might be termed an impromptu at
fair, the boat having merely landed for
provisions en- route up the river. Being a
day ahead of time, as the show was adver-1
tised to be at Plaquemine on Wednesday,
Mr.. French proposed to Mayor Maurin to
donate one-fourth the receipts to the fire
companies Of Donaldsonville provided no
license be charged for A performance. The
PROPOSITION was accepted, and the Mayor
received the magnificent sum of So as TWEEN
ty-fve per cent. of the money taken in,
which amount will be divided equally
among the Phoenix, Ascension and Blue
Bucket fire companies. Although the re-
ceipts seem ridiculously small, there is no
doubt they we're correctly reported, as a
prominent young resident of Donaldson
vile acted as a doorkeeper. Tie perform
ance was good one and deserved large
audience. rs p
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

A skiff belonging to Mr.. Henry Cook of
this parish was stolen from the river bank
opposite the head of Chetimaches street the
night of February "a, and recovered the
following day by Mr.. Ursin Oubre of Col
lege point, parish of St. James. Mr.. Oubre
has advertised description of the skaff in
the Creole Freside which tallies exactly with
the one stolen from Mr.. Cook.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

In JA11.-Jailor Jos. A. Duffel furnishes
the CHEZ with the following list Of pris-
oners now confined in the parish Jail: Thos.
1nanslaughter; Julien Lee, awaiting trial
for burglary: Andrew Jenkins, for murder;
Andrew Baker, for perjury; More Williams
and Charley Darden, for petit larceny; Alex.
Stewart, for assault and battery; Hy. Jack
son, for carrying consealed weapon; Alex.
White, common drunk; Joe. Coco and Mel
lie Simpson, for insanity. The list num-
beers eleven, all of whom are colored per-
sons.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14
Skif Found,

SIKH ROUND.
DONALDsoNvILLE. La, March 8, 1885.
MOUND floating in the Mississippi river ON
IL Sunday. March s. 1885. opposite the Herml-
tage plantation. a
CYPRESS SKIFF,
about 10 feet in length. painted red inside and
green outside, excepting the bow. which is red
on both sides. Skiff has two pairs of rowlocks.
but was without oars or chain.
The owner can recover the skiff by proving
property and paying salvage and cost Of adver-
tisement, within the legal delay.
JOS. LAROCHE.
Lu9ger landing, Lafourche street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Miss Hannah Raynham Of St. Francis
vile is paying short visit to the family OF
her cousin, Mr.. VIM. Town, IT,, of Port
Barrow. Miss Raynham has been to the
Exposition and stopped OF here Thursday
on her way back. She will probably re-
sumo her homeward trip on Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

AssAss1NATED.-Levy Jones, a colored
man employed rs laborer on Mr.. Bierne's
Conway plantation, was fatally shot last
Tuesday evening, about Z O'Clock, while
going along the main road that runs
through the Clark place. Jones had Wis
tied the Houmas store and was returning
home in company with party of fellow,
laborers, male and female. He was walk
ing with Florence Robertson and Martha
Gilliard and converting With them when
shot was fred and Jones exclaimed IS Look
out, man, don't shoot me-" Another sAet
followed almost Immediately and Jones
fell, crying out, "0h, Wash, Tn shot"
He fingered until the following evening
at o'clock, when death ensued. The Cor
oner held an inquest on the body Thursday
and examined three witnesses-the two
women named above and David Clark
who gave statement ct the affair CORE
spending to the FORGING, and all declaring
not to know by whom the shots we're fred.
According to the certificate of inquest on
file in the Clerks Office, Jones was struck
by one bullet, which entered the back on
the right side of the spinal column, wound
ing the lower portion Of the liver aud trans
verse colon, producing internal hemor-
rhage, per7tonitis and death. It is thought
that the shooting was the result of an affair
involving woman and that some of the
parties present when the murder was COM
mitted know more concerning it than they
are willing to tell. A thorough investiga-
ton might clear up the mystery in which
the deed is shrouded, and it strikes us that
the name spoken by Jones when the sec
ond shot was fred affords valuable clue
to the identity of the assassin.
SHOT HIS W1rE.-Mrs. Joan Williams, a
colored woman living on the Bowdon plan
tation in this parish, was shot by her hus-
band, Henry Williams, last Sunday night,
and is so severely wounded that she is not
expected to recover. The man and woman
liams was staying on the Mount Houmas
place, about three miles above Bowdon.
He visited his wife Sunday night and en-
deavored to induce her to return and live
with him again, but the woman refused to
do so. Angered by her persistent rejection
of his advances Williams shot the woman
with an old musket, charged with buck.hot
and slugs. Two or three Of the missiles
struck her in the back between the shout
ders, and another entered her head near
the right ear. Williams fled Immediately
after the shooting and is still at large. He
was seen on Monday and again on Tues
day by parties pursuing him, but managed
to elude them in the New River woods.
He is described as a short, thick set, black
man, about five feet in height, with heavy
lips and small black moustache and
goatee; is an Unlocking fellow and gen.
orally wears an old hat pulled down over
his eyes. The woundd6 woman is very low
to-day and is thought to be in dying con-
dition.
French's New York and New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14
DoHALDs0NvILLE, La,
Saturday, March IA, 1885.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Beautiful, bright weather for base ball
business, boys!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Mrs: NJ. Israel & Go. will cash all dull
approved parish OF school warrants.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Information is wanted of the where
abouts of Mr.. A. Seabourne, a former resi-
dent Of Lafourche, st. James, Ascension
and Jberville parishes. respectively. MIR. Sea-
bourne's business was that Of an overseer
or manager of sugaf,plantations. and he
was well known to many people along the
bayou and river coasts. Any intelligence
concerning him communicated to the editor
of the CHIEF will be thankfully received
and suitably recompensed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Manslaughter is crime to be deprecated
a. general thing, but people in this vici-
nifty say they never saw man-slaughter
high prices like Charley Maurin does, and
they seem to approve his course.
Our popular and handsome friend Mr..
Jno. F. Terrio has made several flying visits
to Donaldsonville within the past three
weeks and was cordially greeted on each
occasion by host of friends. He reports
business good at the new store OF Terrio 4
Mollere, on the Wives place, Assumption
parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

The condition of Mr.. r. T. Hanson con.
tinues to improve. .
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

ANOTHER RoBBERY.-Last Monday night
the blacksmith shop on Messrs. Kenner i
Brant's Bowdon plantation was broken
into by some thief or thieves unknown,
and several tools and other articles, the
property Of Calvin Baker, the blacksmith
on the place, stolen and carried away.
Among the things taken we're two rules
marked c. B., small saw marked C. B. C
B. B., shot gun and black coat. The
parish seems to be infested with gang of
thieves who nake specially of prepetra-
ting rohharies of this character, as similar
crimes have been committed on seyeral
other Ascension plantations within the past
few weeks. 1t is pity the scoundrels can
not be detected, and our plantation black
smiths and carpenters would do we'll to
keep an especially sharp lookout for the
marauders and to take extra precautions
for the protection of the contents of their
shops.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Gov. McEnery has commuted the sen
tence of Thos. Mcneil, colored, who was
convicted of nanslaughter at the Septem-
Der term of the District Court for this par
ish, last year, and CONDEMNED to pay 81 fine
and be imprisoned in the penitentiary for
the term of six months. The period of
confinement has not been curtailed, but the
Governor has directed that the prisoner
shall serve the allotted time in the parish
Jail instead of being incarcerated in the
penitentiary. AS Mcneil was sentenced on
or about the 9th of September, his term
will expire during the last week of the pres
eut month and he will then be released.
The crime for which he was convicted vas
the shooting of Allen Anderson, on the
Tureaud plantation, July Is, 1884. Ander-
son was wounded in the left arm with a
charge of bird shot, and although the injury
was not considered serious at first, gangrene
set in, amputation of the limb became nee
cessary and the patient died few hours
after the operation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Mr.. R. II. Dunn was in town last Sun
day and we we're glad to meet him, for the
first time in several weeks. Mr.. Dunn has
been employed on the Southwood planta-
ton during the asst year, and has done q
great deal of work there as carpenter and
builder. He is now engaged in completing
some repairs and additions to the main
residence which will be decided improve
ment, both as regards appearance and con-
venience.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Our colored Knights of Pythias were
pleased to receive visit from Grand Chan
eellor E. A. Williams, who came, we pre-
sume, to ascertain the progress of prepara-
tions for the meeting of the Grand Lodge
at Donaldsonville in April.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

One of the guests at the Peep Day Ho-
tel-now Rverside-made natural mis-
take when be spoke of it as the Peek Boo
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Mr.. q. a. Prudhomme has been confined
to his room during the past week or ten
days, at the residence of Mr.. Henry Nores
in Port Barrow, with an attack of infatn-
matory rheumatism. He was improving at
last accounts aud we wish him speedy re-
cOxArv
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Ono OF the guests at the Heep-0' Lay DO
4el-now Rverside-made q natural mis-
take when be spoke Of it as the Peek-a- Boo
Hotel.
Thanks to our thoughtful friends Messrs.
Henry Cook, Jr., Eand Charles Cook for a
dozen fine, fat robins. The birds made
a dish At to set before king.
Fresh arrivals of goods at the Cheap
Grocery Emporium every week, including
all the staple articles and novelties known
to tho trade. Prices always down to the
lowest notch.
We understand that the skin advertised
in the CHIEF as having been taken up in the
river opposite Hermitage point has been
claimed by its owner, Mr.. Jake Harz of
Donaldsonville.
Mr.. Patrick Reddington of the Mechan-
les Exchange Contrasting and Employ
.ment Agency has taken a contract to put up
apiece Of back levee on Mr.. Bierne's River
ton plantation.
A nine-inch Andrews pump, nearly new
and in perfect order, is offered for sale by
Mr.. W. P. Aucoin Of the St. Emma planta-
ton, and will be disposed of cheap for cash.
See advertisement.
Miss Clara Heating returned home last
',Sunday from an extended visit to New Or
ieans, where she spent delightful time
viewing the sights Of the Exposition, Mardi
Grns and firemen's day.
The Ascension Rifles have parade ap-
pointed for Sunday afternoon, but from
present appearances they will either be
compelled to postpone the turnout or carry
umbrellas in lieu of rifles.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

We regret to note the departure from
Donaldsonville of Mr.. S. S. Ingman, for
merly agent Of the Texas and Pacific rail
road at this place. Mr.. Ingman left early
this week for Marshall, Texas, where he has
obtained position. He will be followed
in few days by his wife The Cu1EF hopes
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingman will find their new
home pleasant one and that their future
will abound with the elements of pros
perity and happiness. =-...
Messrs. McCollum, Worrell & Mullen are
making some repairs to ths machinery of
the steamer Clipper, and when the job is
completed the boat will be taken to Lake
Pontchartrain to be used for conveying
passengers between West End and Spanish
Fort during the coming season. The Clip
per is admirably adapted for this kind of
service and We think she will become very
popular among the habitn6s of the delight
full lake resorts named.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-14

Thanks to our thoughtful friends Messrs.
Henry Cook, Jr., Eaud Charles Cook for a
dozen fine, fat robins. The birds made
q dish At to set before king.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-10-14

gay profusion of flags, of all nations,
flowers, evergreens and fremen's
ornaments, making a pretty display
and rejecting much credit on the
ladies and gentlemen who worked
so hard in decorating the hall. At
the main entrance was a huge fire.
mans efligy with tirc-hat and speak
ing trumpet, to illustrate the mighti-
ness of n fireman. A detachment
of the Royal Band under Mr.. Ber-
ger was stationed in one corner of
the hall to furnish music for dane
ing. II. r.. II. Princess Liliuoka-
lani, His Ex. Governor Dominis,
Hon. A. S. Cleghorn, His Ex. c. L.
Gulick, Minister of Interior, and
Mrs. Gulick, were there, also many
ladies and gentlemen who came to
participate in the pleasures of
dancing. At nine O'Clock the ball
began with grand march, led by
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. More. Dancing
followed with zest, but, owing to
the number of gentlemen exceeding
that of ladies', there were many wall
flowers. The committee of arrange
ments. red rosettes, were Robert
More, p. O'Sullivan, Thos. Krouse,
II. H. Graham, j. A. Mehrtens and
w. Wright. Reception Committee,
blue rosettes, r. H. Graham, j. II.
Lovejoy, Chas. b. Wilson and w.
Wright. Floor manager, red, white
and blue rosettc, Robert More.
Floor Committee, white rosettes, w.
p. Crooks, p. Harvey, a. Brown
and l. Ginsberg. The rosettes were
presented to the company by Mr..
c. j. Fishel. During the evening
refreshments were served under the
supervision OF Mr.. III. Hart. Ice
cream, cakes and lemonade were
plentiful and of the very best. A
programme of twelve dances was
carried out with animation, winding
up with a medley. The ball closed
about one o'clock, and the tiremen
are to be congratulated on the sue
cess of the ball, the good manage
ment, informality, and the pleasure
given to all.-[October I'd.