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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

We afs panied to report the severe and
dangerous illness of Mrs. G. P. Binnings of
Thibodaux, youngest daughter of Capt.
and Mrs. A. B. Sharp of this place. Mrs.
Binnings has been in extremely poor
health for some time, and according to the
latest rumor which has reached Us, is con-
sidered almost at the point of death. We
trust her situation is not SO serious as re-
ported and that we shall soon have the
pleasure Of recording her cdntalescence
and recovery. The father, mother aud sis
tets Of the patient have gone to Thibodauz
to assist in nursing her:
Mr.. J. Q. Landry. q native and former
resident of this parish, but now residing
and doing business at San Antonio, Texas,
reached here few days ago, barely in time
to make one of the sad party of relatives
and friends who gathered about the death
bed of his revered mother, Mary Amelia
Chestnut, widow Of the late s. Omer Ian
dry. This estimab,e lady breathed her last
on Thursday, the 21st inst, at the age of
50 years. She had been i'll but short
while, and her demise was heavy and un-
expected blow to her son and daughter, as
well as to the other relatives to whom she
was NEAR and dear.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Misses Adele and Louise Mollere spent
last week in the city viewing the EXPOSE
kina1
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Our genial and generous friend, Mr..
Charles Geiget Of Smoke Bead, has our
thanks for the present of box of fpe
cigars of the celebrated "Treasurg gold
bound" brand. Mr.. Geiger always keeps
this cigar Ia stock at his popular store,
and we do not wonder that it Gnds ready
aale among tho lovers Of tie weed, for its
nuality is hard to beat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

The Police Jury will meet in adjourned
zess;pn ON Wednesday, the 9th inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

s. 8. 1ngman will sell you frst-class
writing paper in any quality cheaper than
Won can get It in the city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Great reduction in photo albums and
picture frames at Ingfnan's.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

While in Plaqdemine last Sunday We had
The pleasure 81 tseeting Mr.. Geo. ]. Feig-
ensohue, the genial representative OF the
Grunewald music hodse; New Orleans, who
ga Waiting IbervflB6 6u business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

We had supposed that a special meeting
of the Town Council would have been held
before this time, if only to receive the re-
port of the Finance Committee and pass
upon the new bonds of tho several officers
who are required to furnish security for the
faithful performance of their duties. We
understand that the books ard vouchers Of
the Treasurer have been thoroughly in
vestieated and that those of the Collector
will be subjected to similar process. 1t
will be interesting to the people of Donald
sonville to find out just what the financial
condition of the town is, and the compost
tion of the Councils Finance Committee
encourages the conviction that the infor-
nation will soon be forthcoming.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

The members Of Phoenix Fire Company
who went to Plaquemine to take part IN
the firemen's celebration there last Satur-
day were Messrs. j. NJ. Heating, d. D. OIL
meyer, F. Brenn, Pierre Blanc, John Ram
irez and Numa Acosta; and the Ascension
Hook and Ladder Company delegation con-
sisted of Messrs. Henry Cook, ST., J.. r.
Bentley, A. j. Bethancourt, Patrick Red
dington, Charles Cook, Camille Bercegeay
and Arnold Ramirez. Both delegations
were the guests of Hope Hook and Ladder
Company No. l, by whom they were enter-
tanned in hospitable style. They were quar-
tered at the new Central House during the
afternoon and night they remained in
Plaquemine, and returned home delighted
with their excnrsiou. We hope the Dom
jacksonville fremen wiz lnave' an opportu-
nifty next year Of returning in kind the
fraternal courtes;es they have received at
the hands of their Plaauemine conf''e'es.
Whatever may be the disappointnhents OF
defeated candidates, there can be none
among those who buy their goods of Mrs
NJ. Israel & Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

After an upward squirt that gladdened
the hearts of rice planters and driftwood
catchers, the river HIS begun to receae
again. The fall is very slow, SO far; ana
cultiyators Of rice are hopeful of procuring
water without the use Of pumps for week
or two longer, at least.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Mr.. Thomas Sessions sends us from his
potato patch on the Donaldson plantation
bunch containing seven Irish potatoes all
adherinn to one stem or root. -Four OF the
seven are Of line size and we judge from
their appearance that Mr.. Sessions crop
of "Murphies " will compare favorably IN
: uuality with any other grown in the parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Mrs. DR.. E. A. Raymond, wife of OAR
fowyiIle's we'll known colored physlclan'
h ia New Orleans visiting the Exposition,
and will remain until after Wednesday next
in order to witness the commencement ex-
erc;ses at Leland University, where her in
negligent son, Master Carter Raymond, is
OuDil,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Special bargains in saddlery of all kinds
at Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co.'s.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Maurin's 35-cent butter is the biggest
thing in the grocery line that has struck
the town lately. Nine-pound pail for SO
Nothing better in the market.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

No. 2 Of the monthly Baptist Waterman
appeared last week mia presented an ap-
pearancesttia more creditable than that OF
the flrst issue. The conductors Of the lit
tie paper are confiaesrt 81 making their ven
ture success. The June number is to ap-
oesr ON or before the 10th proximo.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23
heeAh joTi'ffINGs.

Btyiish straw hats for is cents at Mrs.
M: israel & Co.'S.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

A peddling cart and set Of harness in
good order will be sold for $55-a deci-
dsd bargain. For further particulars III
auiro at the CHIEF Office;
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

You can get two bottles of Ravens black
ink for five cents at lngman's news depot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Just received-new and complete stock
of time books, day books, journals, ledgers
and blank hooks of every description;
lunch BASKETS school traps and bags, mex
haustible supply of base balls, bats, badges,
belts, caps, scorebooks, ETC.; at 1ngman's
News. Depot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Lack Of spaos tsMpels rs to crowd out a
renort from MI. Uiias. j. Bush Of the meet
inp Of the Grand TABERNACLE, G. G. U. Q. OF
B. IS. of 4 c., held At Baton Rouge on
the 12t, inst. It will appear next week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

From and after 1884, copper will be received and
discussed business at establishment and
toners will compelled 10 cents for Scent purchase
twobts WORTH but will exact change ill all
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23
Have ron 4esn the nsv slate pencil and
aponpe coinbinna ut fnrfnan,s?

yt,s
Messrs. Hanson q Voss have begun work
upon the new public school house, with a
good force Of bricklayers, carpenters and
other laborers, and propose to push the
job along as rapidly as possible. The foun-
dation pillars are nearly finished, large
portion of the timber for the framework is
On the ground being properly n1ortised and
trimmed, and our local mills are turning
out the remaining lumber to be used in the
construction of the building. All the me-
chanics aud laborers employed by the con-
tractors are residents Of Donafasonville
and vicinity. -
Tho celebrated " Get up and get" candy,
only five cents apiece, at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium. Try it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Miss Mary Gaudet has returded from the
o;tv aftar an absence Of three months. She
claims to have had delightful titne, and
her appearance certainly sustains the state
mout.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

Fresh lot Of sascissons de byons at Mat
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-23

l
S Sss. Gi,ss.;i u
pAssENaER TRAINS GOING EAST:
~ Local. Through. |
Dom Ron.4S 1;esD, arrives. Is g
Daily freight trains each way.
DoNALDsoHV1LLE, La,
Saturday, May 20, 1886.
neeAh JoFi'ff11Nas.
styiish straw hats for Is cents at Mrs:
M: Israel 4 Co.'s.
Great reduction in photo albums and
picture frames at Ingman's.
The Police Jury will meet in adjourned
session on Wednesday, the 9th inst.
Misses Adele and Louise Mollere spent
last week in the city viewing the EXPOSE
tion. .
Miss May Gingry is visiting friends in
the city and will probably not return for a
month or two.
A peddling cart and set Of harness in.
good order will be sold for $55-a deci-
dsds bargain. For further particulars III
quire at the CHIEF Office;
Miss Mary Gaudet has returded from the
city after an absence Of three Months. She
claims to have had a delightful tithe, and
her appearance certainly sustains the State
ment.
While in Plaqdernine last Sunday we had
The pleasure 81 meeting Mr.. Geo. ]. Feig-
ensohue, the genial representative OF the
Grunewald music hodse; New Orleans, who
VA visiting IberviiH Cd business.
Fresh lot Of sascissons Dc byons at Mat
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium.
Lack Of space teMpels Us 70 crowd out a
report from MI. Cfas. J. Bush Of the meet
inc Of the Grand Tabetnacle, G. g. U. o: Of
B.aS. Of L. &C., held At Baton Rouge on
the 18th Inst. It will appear next week.
Just receiyed-new and complete stock
Of time books, day books, Journals, ledgers
and blank hooks of every description;
lunch BASKETS school traps and bags, mex
haustible supply OF base balls, bats, badges
belts, ceps, soorebooks, etc., at lngman's
News. Depot.
After an upward squirt that gladdened
the hearts of rice planters and driftwood
catchers, the river HIS begun to receae
apain. The fall is very slow, SO far; and
cultiyators of rice are hopeful of procuring
water without the use Of pumps for a week
or two longer, at least.
No, 2 Of the,monthly Baptist Waterman
appeared last week mia presented an ap-
pearancestial more creditable than that OF
the f1rst issue. The conductors 81 the lit
tie paper are confsaent of making their ven
ture 4 success. The June number is to ap
oess ON or before the 10th proximo.
Mrs. Dr.. E. A. Raymond, wife of Oar
rovyiIle's well known colored physician
Is IN New Orleans visiting the Exposition
and will remain until after Wednesday mex
in order to witness the commencement ex
erc;ses at Leland University, where her in
teiiigent son, Master Carter Raymond, is
pupil.
Mr.. Thomas Sessions sends us from hi
rotate patch ON the Donaldson plantation
a bunch containing seven Irish potatoes a
adhering to one stem or root. -Four OF tn
seven are OF fine size and we judge froI
~petc
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20

Mrs. 5. 4. Roach prides herself on
making first class ice cream, and all
should visit Mrs. RS. saloon and test
the qualities of her ice cream making.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20
0owantown Pickings

Last saturday party Of five young
gents left the store for the purpose Of at
tending Il strawberry festival at Cherry
Hill. When about half mile had been
covered one ofthe party suddenly took
Il pain in his side, and was compelled to
wall, slow. Three Of them kept on at 4
break-neck speed, while the other walk
ed slow with the afflicted one. When
they had walked Il short distance anoth-
crdude overlook them, and walked along
with them until near the Hall, when one
of them suddenly took Il notion his shoes
must be busted, and having nothing at
hand, borrowed the dudes tobacco bag
(Which was ful) and to his great satislac-
ton cleaned his shoes with it. They
got along nicely until one of the gentle
men $50 called went down stairs from
the Hall. Just as he stepped out of the
door the naughty wind blew of his hat.
After using something less than box of
matches with the aid of dozen or more
persons, he succeeded in finding his hat
, e., 80 ,
Ai'o,i'cr one nouEl' i'i'eeii cents worm
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EI.tor Inf cornl Sam corId nrt tbo
wiro on tho limo If bo ,Io,sed lint NOT
n.isI,iro =, harm INV or NJ. NI,oro,s
valuable stock. he took the barbs off
leaving the plain wire
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cro,,, +I,is ,,io;rit, u.art ~ var,rl, orl
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Lo INF LisIr,,,r Aror driri,a bono
and nnttin,, Lis horse nw,v bn met -
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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20
Elkton Gossip.

The weather has been very hot the
pastfew days.-The Democratic primal
ries will be held to-day. There will be
hard fight between the Groome and
Constable factions; the odds in favor of
the Children's Day was observ-
ed in the NJ. T.. Church last Sunday.
The congregation at night was the largest
ever seen in this town. Not half of the
people being able to get scats.-The
Ringingrock Company gave an enter
tainment in the Odd-fellows' Hall last
Monday evening. The audience was
small, but the entertainment was above
average shows.-Thc first excursion
from this place will be given by the X.
OF p. next Wednesday to TOlchester.-
Bishop Becker delivered lecture on
THE Last supper" in the Catholic Church
last Sunday night.-Dr J. II. lamar is
building two double houses on High
street.-The Ladies' Aid Society of the
NJ f. Church held Il strawberry festival
in Odd Fellows Hall last Tuesday and
'SNhCsudS evenings lf. IL. I. LOWS
OF this town was married last Tuesday
night TO Miss Cannon of Dover.-Win-
Ter l.. Wilson, son of j. Il. Wilson is
home on his yacation-Wm d. Brat
don expects to enter Pierces College next
HALL, where he will study civil engineer
png.-We have not heard of the base
ball club since its return from Newark,
last Tuesday week.-The Liberty
Bell, passed through here last Wedncs-
day, on its way from New Orlcans.-
re. Thackery, Esq, of this town, who
has been quite i'll for the last two weeks
Is able TO ride out.--Frank j. Peabody
OF Massachusetts,, and Kate Lockard of
tins town, were married last Tuesday
evening, by the Rev. VIM. Schouler.-
MI VIM. Falls, who was thrown out Of
ms wagon during the fair, is still unable
10 leave his room. -The June terms OF
the Circuit Court was in session last
Monday, Judge Stump on the bench
Nothing of importance was done,-
link.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20
KirkWood Items.

Krkwood, Del, June 18th, 80.
The strawberry festival held under
the auspices of the ladies connected with
the NJ. f. Sunday School of this place,
on Thursday and Friday evening Of last
week proved to be an exceptionally
grand affair. Quite a large gathering at
tended both of the evenings, and
a goodiy sum Of money expended by the
participants. About $50 clear Of expenses,
were the proceeds Much credit is due
Mrs. l.. b. Pratt for the artistic dccora-
tions in the schoolroom and tent outside.
The addition to Cam x Sons store
is under way under the supervision of
Mr. Lingo, and we are safe to say that
that gentleman never fails to make a
building look both artistic and comforta-
blc.-S Some people in this vicinity have
Il mania for carriage riding about the
country in the cool of the evening; SO
wc,would say when Friend lIancy invited
Il couple of ladies' one eve last week to
take a drive over to st. Georges. After
procuring Il team from Mr.. RiChart
they set off in high glcc for st. Georges.
Well, they arrived there and friend
lTaney was explaining the beauties of
nature to his lady friends, when he for
got and wandered out of his road. When
he found out his mistake, 10 he was ON
| the road from st. Georges to Red Lion.
! of course ut such an error he became
embarrassed, and attempted to turn in the
road, although he had sixty feet from
gutter to gutter, he found it difficult and
might say impossible for HIM TO turn
! his critter and vehicle in that space.
Poor fellow, he became excited, and
hardly knew what to do, but finally he
looked up the road about II hundred
corn field. He Strengthened his critter
| for the gate, entered therein, and finally
succeeded in getting turned we'll They
got home about nine o'clock, and Hancy
declares ii is the last time he will ever go
riding without he has liyc-spring
wagon MOral.-The farmer has been
working in that cornield rrplHntinE AMI
propng up his corn AMI declares he will
not have half crop.-I. VI. Rcddcn,
who has been stationed here ut depot as
night operator, has been removed to
Milington, and Mr. Gorsuch of Oxford,
Md, has succeeded him. Rcdden left for
his post of daty on Monday last.--Thc
scvcntecn-ycar locust has appeared in the
woods around, but not very thic&ly
farmers think if they do not increase in
quantities they will do very little dam
age to fruit trees and shrubbcry.-
Lumber and stone have been received
here to rebuild the county bridge east
of railroad on road leading to st.
Georges We have not heard who has
been awarded the contract, Ro.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20
1.-THE Widow Hunt"

was again presented in the College Ora
torio by the AthenGan Society, with
marked success, and we were pleased to
note that the well-mcant suggestions of
THE LEDGER were taken in the friendly
light, in which they intended, and in
protiting by them the society has shown
that an impartial and healthy criticism
is the best of praise. The parts were
thoroughly memoriZcd, the positions and
movements on the stage easy, and the
acting throughout of higher order;
more attention was given to Disgusting
the individuality of the actors and enter
ing into the spirit of the play, and even
the fair widow added much to the scene,
when she appeared gloveless, thus dis
arming criticism, and permitting the gal
liant Textbook to taste of the genuine arti-
Gle. On the whole, we were well pleased
and sincerely congratulate the Athenpans
on well mcrited success.
The cremation exercises of Astronomy
on the campus, after the play, were con-
Quoted with all the pomp and solemnity
of well ordered funeral. The white
phantoms, with their ghostly torches,
marching by the doleful tapping of Il
drum, beneath the majestic shades of the
campus, presented weird and CHASTITY
scene. The rather noisy demonstrations
of the bereaved juniors, prevented the
audience, in great measure, from hear
ing the funeral orations, and the contin-
ual braying of an ass, brought the master
of ceremonies, like the "rcdoubtable Don
Quixote," to sudden grief The audience
entering into the spirit of the affair were
immensely amused and votes it the jol-
lest work of the season.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20
Thousands Say So.

Mr. r. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes
81 never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid sell
ers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year. Sold at 80 cts.
a bottle by T.. q. Jay Druggist Newark
Delaware. Isl
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr. +. Springer, of Mechanicsburg, Pa.
writes: II was afflicted with lung fever
and abscess on lungs, and reduced to a
Walking Skeleton. Got a free bottle of DIR
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
which did me so much good that |
bought dollar bottle. After using
three bottles, found myself, once more u
man, completely restored to health, with
Il hearty appetite, and gain in flesh IS.
pounds" Call at +. &. Jays Drug store
and get free trial bottle Of this certain
cure for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles
Sl.OO III
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20
Don't Read This.

We make Il speciality in our job de-
partment of Chromatic Bills, used for
concerts, public sales, boots and shoes,
millinery and dress goods, furniture,
brass bands, and many others. Call and
see samples. They are worth looking
at We can prints ut reasonable rates and
,,y,,,,tl,.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-06-20

The degree of Doctor of Divinity was
bestowed ON the Rev. Y. Gardner Littcll
of Wilmington, and the Rev. William
Simonton of Emmittsburg Md.
The degree of b. $. was conferred on
Grace d, Chester, Missouri; Charles w.
Cullen, Richard 7. Pilling, J. Harvey
Whiteman and Victor b. WoOlley, all of
Delaware.
The degree of b. l.. was conferred on
Margaret W. Blandy, Lizzie l.. lIearne,
John Nivin and Ida Simmons, all of
Delaware.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-10-28

population, American and European,
Mr.. Kapena said the former pre-
dominated. Sugar raising was the
principal industry, but before the de-
cline of the whaling business the Ha-
waiian Islands were a great place for
ships, and many of the natives be-
came sailors, in which calling they
excelled. In his mention of his Japa-
nese mission to promote immigration
Mr.. Kapena attributed his success to
the very favorable impression created
by King Kalakaua's visit to Japan.
This brief summary will give an
impression of the main points of the
article, which is exceedingly valua-
bic a. conveying reliable general in
formation regarding these Islands
among the American people. If Mr..
Kapena's visit had no other result
than this it has been well timed.
After spending a fortnight at Louis
vile, Mr.. Kapena was to proceed to
Washington with DIR. J. Mott Smith.