The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-09


D0NALDs0NVILLE, La,
Saturday, January 8, 1885.
LOCAL JoTTINGS.
Fine white shirts, only 81 each, just re-
.ceived from Philadelphia, at Kline's.
It pains us to hear of the continued dam
Ferrous illness of little Jennie McGalliard.
Smoke Iugman's Manhatta cigars; guar
anteed Havana filler; best 6-for -25cts. cigar
made.
Sweetmeata of every description at Maui
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium. The best
and cheapest in the market.
An unimportant regular meeting OF the
Sugar Planters Association was held last
Tuesday. The proceedings will be reported
in our next number.
Miss Clara Heating, one of Donaldson
wille's most attractive young ladies, is visit
ing the family of her brother, Mr.. Jos. NJ
Heating, editor of the Ibervile Democrat.
A call from our genial and respected
friend, Henry q. Wilson, Esq, manager OF
the Palo Alto plantation, was an agreeable
episode at the CHIEF Office ON Sunday last.
Exercises were resumed at Ascension
Academy last Monday morning, after
brief holiday recess of ten days, and we are
informed that the attendance of pupils ag-
gregated 16o.
The Good as Gold Dramatic Company
is advertised to appear at Phoenix Hall Sun
day and Monday evenings, but If the
weather Doesn't moderate the troupe will be
confronted by an imposing array Of empty
chairs.
Mrs. Frances Schonberg publishes ca I'd
of thanks to the Knights of Honor for pay
ment OF the 5000 called for by the bene-
ficiary certificate issued to her late husband,
Mr.. Solomon Schonberg, rs a member of
that order.
81 90. A FINE WAX DOLL, 81 90.
thirty inches tall, for one dollar. Sent to
any address on receipt Of price. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. Only Il fow left. Call on
or address s. s. INaMAN,
Opposite post Office, Donaldsonv'lle.
Mr.. w. s. Carly, who rendered efficient
service for several months past as assistant
manager of Messrs. Lemann's Dugas place,
has secured an engagement for the current
year on Mr.. ]. p. Rocks Belle Alliance
plantation.
A colored citizen was heard to remark
this morning, Fore God, boss, de freemon-
itor's done gone down bout Il foot Iheerd
a gemmen say it's only fifteen DECREASE
'bove Cairo" According to the opinion OF
II bright Donaldsonville youth, the mercury
is g Near si,op and turning to sugar."
The editor Of the CHIEF has been confined
to his room by an attack OF indisposltlon
attributed to the sudden change of weather,
hence our promise to issue the paper f" ON
time ;" has been delayed of fulfilment. We
trust our friends will bear with our tardi
ness yet little longer. ...-m
Monday evening, the 10Th inst, grand
dramatic entertainment will be given by
company of Assumption amateurs, at the
Phoenix Hall, in this town, for the benefit
Of Napoleonville Fire Co. No. l. It ought
to be a rousing sucoeaa. Particulars and
programme in next CHIEF.
A carload of Flour has just been added
to the stock of Maurin's Cheap Grocery
Emporium. Now is the time to buy -four.
The Police Jury of Ascension is to meet
next Wednesday in regular quarterly ses-
sion. We understand that Mr.. Soaring
Taylor has been induced to withdraw his
resignation as a member from the second
ward and will be recommissioned by the
Governor. Mr.. Taylor's colleagues will all
be pleased to have his continued association
and assistance in the discharge of their Of
fetal duties.
Mr.. w. Lee Wilson, travelling agent of
Mr.J.I Newsun's Grand Central Nurseries,
Nashville, Tenn, has completed the deliv-
cry Of the trees, vines, ETC., for which nc
and Mr.. Dowdy received orders in this sec
ton, and left for home on the 18th ult.
Mr.. Newson assisted his agents In filling
their orders here and expresses confidence
that purchasers will have every reason to be
pleased With thefr Investments.
New PosTMAsrER.-Mr. Camille Mollere.
an old and highly respected citizen of this
parish, has been appointed by President
Cleveland as Postmaster at Donaldsonville,
to succeed Mr.. Louis Lefort, whose term
has expired. The selection of Mr.. Mollere
will no doubt prove acceptable to the entire
community as he Isl very popular gentle
man. and We presume the Senate will
promptly confirm the appointment.
Those splendid msn's white shirts for 81
each at Kline's Old Reliable Store are the
best article for the price ever sold in Don
jacksonville.
Our friend and neighbor, John F. Park
Esq, has decided to resume his old business
as matchmaker and jeweler, and is fitting
up q corner of the dry goods department OF
the Park brick store with this purpose IN
view. He will be fully supplied with all the
implements and material for the prompt
and satisfactory execution of all work in his
line and his we'll known skill as an artisan
ora tho snccess he has achieved in years