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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

A horse that seemed to be afflicted with
rabies ran amuck through the streets OF
Donaldsonviile last Monday forenoon, at
tacking nearly every animal in its path and
pursuing several pedestrians. The nnfor-
tunate beast munched oysters shell9. pieces
OF brick and other bard substances and cut
it's mouth chewing glass bottle to frag-
ments. It bit several other horses. includ-
ing fine one belonging to DR.. Hanson,
and finally bit the dust through the instrn-
mentality of we'll directed bullets from the
revolvers of Charles Duke and Sosthane
Clement. The animal was owned by the
storekeeper whose establishment is located
at the corner of Chetimaches and Opelousas
streeta.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10


Nor THE MAN.-Deputy Sheriff Little of
Livingston parish came to Donaldsonville
last Wednesday for the purpose of identify
ing the colored man arrested on Clark plan
tation last week, by Constable Robt. Maple,
as the supposed murderer of his brother,
Louis Youngblood. AS, reported in the last
number of this paper, the prisoner claimed
to be Monroe Youngblood, third brother
of the murdered man, but not the one who
committed the deed, the name of the latter
being Thomas Youngblood His story was
not believed, as his appearance. manner
and voice Tailed remarkably with the de-
soription given of the fugitive in the Gov
ernor's proclamation Of reward, but Mr..
Little, who is well aea'a ed with all the
brothers, promptly Confirmed the truth of
the prisoners statement, and Monroe was
at once released from custody.
BRAuD-BAB1N.-At the New River Cath
Ole Church on Tuesday, the Goth of March,
Arthur Brand and Miss Odes Babin, both
of New River, were united in the bonds of
matrimony by Rev. Father Mesnil. The
groom is an industrious and much esteemed
young man and the bride the charming
granddaughter of our respected friends Mr..
and Mrs. J. B. HILBERT. The general Gus
tom of giving ball was not observed in
this instance for the double reason that the
marriage took place in Lent and the wealth
or was unpropitious. The couple have oc-
cupied their new home on the Southwood
plantation, where we hope they will enjoy
q long life of domestic happiness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Victor Guedry's blind horse took head
or through that big hole in the wharf the
other day and, strangely enough, escaped
serious injury. The cart to which the ami
NAL was hitched fortunately caught against
an obstruction that prevented it from fol
lowing and falling upon the horse. The
harness broke, but was of sufficient strength
to materially break the force OF the ami
mails tumble. The inaction of the town
authorities with refersacs to this unsightly
and dangerous hole is iae1plicabIe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Messrs. Hart & Armitage, the genial and
energetic young merchants who own the
Progress Store, in Darrowville, entertained
about dozen of their friends at supper,
Thursday evening, and the chief scribe of
the CHIEF had the honor and pleasure of
being one Of the favored guests. The party
comprised DR.. Stevens of Darrowville,
Messrs. Denny and Humphreys of Hermit
tage, Marchand and Blouin of the Crevasse
neighborhood, Richard of New Orleans,
Capt. Carey, F. N. and VIM. F. Gray of
Donaldsonville, besides the hospitable hosts
and ye CHIEF mana collection of con-
genial and convivial spirits to whom the
evening proved one of great enjoyment.
The spread provided by Messrs. Hart l. Ar
mitage was all that could have been desired
and the guests did it full Justice. Toasts
were drunk to the continued prosperity of
the estimable and worthy proprietors of
the Progress Store, to the medical profess
sion, the press, the sugar interest, ETC., to
which appropriate responses were made by
Messrs. Richard, Gray, Bentley, Stevens
and Humphreys. The gathering broke up
at late hour and it was only the necessity
of resting for the labors of the ensuing day
that induced the guests even then to bid
the handsome Progress Store and its warm
hearted proprietors reluctant good night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Nothing stale, nothing bad, nothing high
priced at Maurin's Cheap Grocery En-
pnrium 800
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Jno. Hawkins, prosperous and respected
colored citizen employed as blacksmith on
the Peytavin plantation, is building . neat
little house on Lessard, between st. Michel
and Taylor streets, and will, we understand,
offer it for rent when completed.
Notwithstanding Tuesday was election
day, the Knights Of Honor had quorum
and conducted an Infant along the intricate
meanderings Of the path that leads through
the degrees Of Youth and Manhood. DR.. ].
C. Legare was the victim in this instance.
Every purchaser of bottle of Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic at Maurin's Cheap Gro
Gerry Emporium will be entitled to chance
in the drawing of handsome eight-day
clock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Rev. Hillery Rice, the veneer able colored
pastor Of the Baptist Church at Marchand
settlement, was thrown from his horse,
Tuesday evening of last week, and was
bruised SO severely that he was confined to
bed nearly week and had not been able to
leave the house when we heard from him
three or four days ago. The accident oc-
Cured on the public road in front of Mr..
A. Rome's store, as Rev. Rice was riding
towards home in company with Justice Al
bert Brandy. Some cattle lying in the road
frightened the old parsons horse and the
animal SHE'D, causing the rider to lose his
balance, and the girth being very loose,
the saddle slipped and Rev. Rice was thrown
violently to the ground, striking the end Of
bridge plank with his breast and hurting
himself internally. We are glad to hear
that he is getting better and hope he will
suffer no permanent injury from the fall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

In the new department of Maurin's
Cheap Grocery Emporium will be found
large and fresh stock of paints. oils, putty,
glass, hardware, stoves, etc., all marked
down to the lowest limit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Thursday evening, the 10Th inst.-being
the first Thursday after the close of Lent
has been decided upon as the date for the
entertainment to be given under the aus
pices and for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid
Association, and we desire our readers to
keep the day we'll in mind in order that
they may guard against making any en-
gagements that will interfere with their at
tendance on this occasion. The L. A. A..
has never yet scored failure, and we feel
confident that the affair now in contem-
plation will be one of the most highly sue
cessful of its series of brilliant achieve
ments in this line. When the opportunity
is offered to secure liberal need of per-
sonal enjoyment and at the same time con-
tribute to the noble cause of charity, it
would indeed be churlish aud selfish com
munity that would fail to respond heartily
and freely. One of the principal attrac-
tons of the approaching entertainment
will be a dramatic performance by pupils
of Ascension Academy, under the direction
Of Prof. L. G. Terrell, and this feature alone
will no doubt be sufficient to inspxe
crowded hall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Phaniy Fire Company meets Monday
evening; Workmen, Tuesday evening; Lee
aion Of Honor, Wednesday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10
LOCAL JoTTINGs.
THE FORD FuNp.

Following the example Of several prominent
Louisiana Journals, the CHIEF will receive and
acknowledge in this column contributions to
the fund which Is being raised by popular sub
ecziptiou for the benefit Of the widow and i've
children Of Pat. Ford. who have been bereft Of
their natural protector and left almost desti-
tute By the execution Of the stern mandate Of
the law. The pitiable condition Of these help
lesss innocents appeals to the sympathies Of all
charitable people. and there should be hearty
and general response to the movement inaugu-
rated for their relief
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

The Mastodon Dog Circus didn't show
up with the great Carnival Of Novelties.
Neither did those improved opera chairs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

You can get the Singer Improved High
Arm Sewing Machine on easy terms of
S. 8. Ingman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

PhRniy Fire Company meets MONDAY
evening; Workmen, Tuesday evening; Le-
gion Of Honor, Wednesday evening.
The Mastodon Dog Circus didn't show
up with the great Carnival Of Novelties.
Neither did those improved opera chairs.
It is now in order to make the highly
original and entirely novel remark that
I. Old Winter fingers in the lap of Spring."
The A. B. s. p. A. of La. met in monthly
session Tuesday, but the attendance was
slim. owing to the election then in progress.
Very little business was done.
Mr.. John A. Marchand of Lane p. O. sends
a dollar for the Ford fund, which he wishes
regarded as token of my sympathy with
one so deserving OF public help"
The Ministers Institute of Ascension par
ish, an organization composed Of pastors
Of our colored Baptist churches, has been
in session in Darrowville this week.
A competent engineer and maohinist de-
sires employment putting up, taking down,
repairing or operating machinery. Best
references furnished. See advertisement.
Elegant Feather Busters, cheap, at lug
mans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

ON motion Of Frederick Duffel Of counsel for.
~ plaintiff this case was taken up for contir-
nation of the default heretofore entered against
defendant. And on producing to the court due
proof of said plaintiffs demand, the law and
evidence being in her favor; It j. ordered, adj
Judged and decreed that the judgment herein
entered Of the thirteenth of January, 1888. be
now confirmed and made final and accordingly
that there be judgment in favor of plaintiff, Le-
0nide Gonzales. and against defendant. Lorenzo
M0ntero. her husband, decreein9 separation of
property, allowing and authorizing said plain
tiff to administer personally her separate para
phernal property without the assistance of her
husband, to conduct and carry ON business in her
own name. And it il further adiudged and de-
creed that the said plaintiff do have and recover
from her said husband the sum of tive hundred
dollars, with i've per cent. interest per annum
thereon from judicial demands to-Wit: Ind of
January, 1885, until paid, and costs of suit.
Judgment rendered March ]. 1885. Judgment
signed March 2. 1883. In open Court, parish of
Ascension.
tSigned) HENRY L. DUFFEI., Judge.
I. the undersigned. do hereby certify the fore
going to be . true and correct copy Of the orig
inal on file in my office. parish Of
(aEAT Ascension, April 2. A. D. ISIS.
JNO. II. AYRAUD,
Deputy Clerk Of Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

In JA1L.-There were nine prisoners in
the Ascension jail yesterday, all colored and
all awaiting trial excepting Sampson Ro-
land, the convicted and condemned MUIR
derer whose execution has been poisoned
in order to allow an appeal for commute
ton of sentence to be presented to the
Board of Pardons. Following is list of
the prisoners and the charges under which
they are held in custody:
Sampson Rolend, Geo. Solomon, Henry
Collins and Westley Gantreau, murder.
John Archinard, Paul Richard and Tom
mic Murray, shooting with intent to kill.
Henry Cain, bigamy, assault and battery,
shooting with intent to kill.
James Paine, horse stealing.
Henry johnson, robbery.
During the past week two prisoners have
been released-Monroe Youngblood, the
supposed murderer of his brother, from
Livington parish, and Mary Bincy, COM
mitted from the second ward, for being
drunk and disorderly. The woman is a
sister of Lucy Coleman or Keller, who was
killed by her husband, Andrew Keller, Feb
ruary 10, 1886, on the New Hope plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

It is now in order to make the highly
original and entirely novel remark that
..Old Winter fingers in the lap of Spring."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Messrs. F. L. Trepagnier & Bro, the en-
terprising and successful watchmakers and
jewelers., recently purchased the improve
ment on the church lot at the southeast cor
ner of Mississippi and ST. Patrick streets,
and have moved into their new quarters
They are having the house thoroughly rem
ovated, inside and out, and when the work
is completed the property will be as good
as new. Besides the corner room, which
has been prettily fitted up as shop and
salesroom, there are q paflor, three bed
rooms and dining room, all handsomely
ceiled and papered, a new kitchen building,
cistern, etc. The mother and two sisters of
the Messrs. Trepagnier will make their
home here as soon as the premises are
ready to receive them, and we hope the es-
Unable family will enjoy many years of
prosperity and happiness in our midst.
The erection of Mr.. Somerville's hotel
buildings, on the opposite corner, followed
by the complete transformation which the
Trepagnier brothers are efecting in their
recently acquired property, have worked
an improvement in the appearance of that
locality which needs to be seen to be prop
erly appreciated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10

Elegant Feather Busters, cheap, at lug
mans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10
To The Travelling Public.

Owine to Change OF Schedule on the Texas l.
Pacific Railway the swift and elegant light
draueht steamer
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-04-10
Now for the town oloctiOn.
Butterick's Patterns at Ingman's.

The Police Jury is to meet in quarterly
session next Wednesday.
The Town Council didn't meet Tuesday,
ON account Of the election.
Free lecture on education at Hook and
Ladder Hail next Thursday evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-25
Railroad Meeting.

AS the construction gang of the
Detroit, Bay City and Alpena rail
road is now near the city limits, it
became necessary that the route
through the city should be decided
upon, and the depot grounds selected.
The company had been guaranteed
by Albert Pack, A. w. Comstock,
Geo. l.. Maltz and +. w. Fletcher,
that the citizens would give bonus
of $4,000, the right of way, and the
grounds for depot, machine shops,
etc. These gentlemen had assumed
that responsibility upon themselves,
believing that the citizens of Alpena
would support them in so doing. 1t
was evident to every observing citi-
zen of Alpena that the time had AZ
rived when railroad communication
to this city was an actual necessity.
The railroad company would not ex-
tend the road to Alpena without
bonus and the right of way. The
gentlemen named cut the Gordian
knot by becoming personally respon-
sible for the amount of bonus, etc.
The result Of their enterprise and
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-25
Safe Burglars.

Two large safes in the Office of +.
w. Gilchrist were broken into last
Thursday night. The burglars drill
ed holes in the safe doors, opposite
the locks, and then broke the combi-
nations. One safe had two holes drill
ed in the door. The thieves secured
about 500 in money and $4,000 in
bonds of lumber company at Ash
land, Wis, and 81 900 in Alpena City
Water Co. bonds. The work was evil
IDENTIFY done by expert burglars, who
thoroughly understand the combina-
tons Of the safes, and knew just at
what point to drill. They did their
work without making much noise, al
though their pounding on the safe
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-25

awoke Mrs. Manion. who lives near
by. She aroused Mr.. Manion, who
got up, but saw nothing suspicious.
A man was seen on the street, but not
sufficiently plain to identify him.
The same night burglars entered
the office of the late G. w. Richard
son. A hole was drilled in the safe
door, and some explosive used to burst
open the safe doors, but did not sue
coed beyond wrecking the doors. The
burglars were evidently alarmed at
something, and beat a retreat, not
having gained access to the interior
of the safe.
Friday night Dick Kelly burglar
lied the store of Chas. ID. Mcdonald,
on Second street, and distracted some
goods. He was captured and the
goods recovered. 1t is reported of
Kelly that he went to Rev. Mcintosh,
confessed his wickedness, signified his
intention to reform and become tenn
perate. The reverend gentleman
prayed for him, and while he was SO
doing, Kelly stole a small sum of
money that was lying on table.
On Saturday night, burglars at
tempted to break into the residence of
Ed. Byron. They were discovered
and fired at, but they escaped.
1t is to be hoped that the gang of
marauders may be captured.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-25

public spirit is we'll known. The rail-
road company set large force of men
at work constructing the road TO this
city, and there is every prospect that
in less than two weeks the road will
be completed to the city limits, and
before navigation closes, it will be
completed to the depot grounds.
A railroad meeting was held some
time ago, and the sum of s17,345 do
mated. II was then believed that the
route would be up State street, and
the depot situated near the Fletcher
House. That route had to be aban-
doned, on account of there being so
much opposition to the road being on
that street. Another reason was there
not being room enough near the
Fletcher House for the necessary
switches.
Governor Alger and a number of
railroad men came to town, had con-
sultation with many of the leading
citizens, examined routes, and finally
one by the way Of Campbellville,
along Tenth street, across the river at
the dam, and then down Fletcher
street to the site where the lumber
mill of Butterfeld & Cradle formerly
stood, was selected.
To get the Butter6eld e. CRADLE
property would require $4,000, and
at least $4,000 additional would be
needed for right of way and other OK
penses. 1t was thus evident that, not
being able to come up State street,
it would require an additional $15,-
600, and, for the purpose of complet-
ing the bonus and making arrange
ments for raising the $4,000, meet
ing of citizens was called last week, at
the Armory.
The first one was held OH Friday
evening. The condition of railroad
matters was explained, and bonus con-
tributions were called for. A. w.
Comstock increased his contribution
$1,000. W. L. Churchill gave, indi-
vidually, 5000 the firm having pre-
viously subscribed $1,000. Geo. l..
Maltz gave $250-the firm, the Minor
Lumber Co., having previously do
mated $1,750. The other contribu-
tions received Friday night were as
follows
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-25
Popular Lectures.

Two free lectures will be given
next week in the city, to which the
public are cordially invited.
On Tuesday evening, at the Con:
gregational church, Prof +. s. Fitch,
of Pontiac, will lecture on the sub
ject, "a comparative View of the
Government of the United States and
that of Great Britain"
AT the Baptist church, on We'd
nesday evening, Prof. j. w. Simonds,
of Dowagiac will speak upon the
subject Fourteen Hours in the Nam
moth Cave"
Lectures commence at 1880 o'clock.
T.. l.. LITTLE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-25

On Saturday evening another meet
ing was held at the Armory. The
railroad situation was fully discussed
by "A. w. Comstock and G. L. Maltz,
who believed the most fair way to
raise the $4,000, was for the Com.
mon Council to appropriate that sum
in opening up the Tenth street route
for railroad purposes. Several other
citizens spoke in favor of the tax. A
cordial invitation was extended to
those who opposed the tax, to stand
up and give their objections and rea-
sons, but no one objected. A motion
was then offered that the Common
Council be petitioned and requested
to appropriate $4,000 to meet the ex-
pense of extending the railroad on
Tenth street and through the city.
The chairman requested those in favor
of the motion to stand up, and the
greater number present stood up.
Those who opposed the motion were
then asked to stand up, and l.. j.
Partridge raised himself to his feet
being the only opponent known to be
present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-25
Caledonian Games.

The first annual exhibition of
Caledonian games in this city took
place at the fair grounds Oh Saturday
last, and were very successful, not
outstanding the rainy weather
The procession formed at the cor
ner of Water and Second streets and,
headed by Highland piper, march
ed to the grounds. Many in the pro-
cession wore the Highland costume.
The games at the fair grounds were
very interesting, and were witnessed
by about six hundred people. The
record Of the games is as follows:
Long jump. sullivan, Is feet 81 inches.
Dane, Is feet g. inches.
Three standing jumps. Sullivan, 80 feet
inches. Dane, sc feet inches. This
beats the record by three inches.
Highland fling boys. Leslie Mcclellan,
LIST. Johnnie lattery, End.
Putting 2l pound shot McColl, 80 feet
7 inches. Scott, 80 feet 9! inches.
Putting IA pound shot. McColl AZ feet
8 inches. Scott, Al feet and 3 inches.
Highland fling, girls. Aggic Rankin
1st. Dora Taylor and Katie Ash, End.
Standing hop, step and jump. Sullivan,
"a feet 6 inches. Scott, SO feet l inches.
Standing high jump. Sullivan, 5 feet
inches. Scott, D feet 4 inches.
Sword dance, girls. Katie Ash, lst.
" Taylor, 2nd.
Throwing sc pound weight. McColl,
"A feet. Smith, % feet l01 inches.
Running high jump. Scott, LIST. Sulli-
van, 2nd.
Sword dance, boys. Leslie McLennan,
list. NJ. Virtue, End.
Throwing hammer. Smith, III feet 3
inches. McColl, l07 feet.
Scotch reel. Aggie Rankin, 1st. Johnnie
Rattery, 2nd.
Hurdle race-l50 yards-eight hurdles.
Scott, LIST. McColl, 2nd.
Naulting with pole. Scott, lst Sullivan
End.
Reel OTulloch, Aggic Rankin, lst
Johnnie Rattery, 2nd.
In the evening a Scottish concert
was given at the Opera House by
Professor Rankin and company, of
oodstock, Ontario, and was one Of
the most pleasing ever given here.
The performers were nearly all dress
ed in the picturesque and handsome
costume Of their forefathers, which
added materially to the enjoyment Of
the evening.
Miss Cosie Swan, the leading So
prano Of the company, is young
lady Of very pleasing address, with a
pure soprano voice which gives evil
dence of training and cultivation of
u high order. She received warm APP
prevail and several enthusiastic en-
cores.
Miss Rankin, the contralto, APP
peared several times in Duets with
her father, and sang her parts in a
manner that called forth hearty ap-
plause from the audience.
Little Aggie Rankin took the
house by storm in singing "I'm Over
Young tae Marry Yet" Then came
several Scotch lads and lasses, who,
accompanied by Prof. Moon, the High
land piper, brought down the house
with their jigs, reels and hornpipes.
Mr.. Rankin also proved a favorite
with the audience. He proved him
self good Judge of the kind of en-
tertainment pleasing to the people,
and, with his company, fulfilled his
promise of giving the people "Twa
hours of delightful enjoyment"
DIR. j. ID. Dunlop acted as chair
man, and filled the position in the
efficient manner which is character
istic of the gentleman ON such occa-
sions.
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