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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
wOMAN's sUFFRAGIsrs.
Baltimore Convention WIII COntin
 Two nmya Longer.

Two Days Longer.
 Baltimore. Md. Feb. 11.--After lis- tening to a sacred concert this after noon. the music of which was furnish cd by Edwin M Shonert, pianist and Earl J. Pfouts. violin virtuoso. the delegates to the convention of the Wo- mans National Suffrage Association attended divine services in Lyric Hall, which were presided over by Rev. Anna IT. Shaw.
 There were several brief addresses appropriate to the occasion, hymns were sung by Rev. Jeanette Oferris and Rev. Olympia Brown and Rev. An- toinette Brown Blackwell offered n prayer Miss Etta Braddock of Baitt- more sang the Battle hymn of the Republic" Mrs Maud Ballington Booth delivered an address after which there was an offering for the benefit of the door of hope" of the American volunteers
 The convention will continue In ses- sion two days longer. when 1t will ad- journ to reassemble in Washington, where the final meeting will be held Wednesday next.
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Death of Cardinal Perraud.

Autun, France, Feb. 11.-Cardinal Adolphe Perraud, Archbishop of Autun. died here Saturday night of pneumo- mia. An inventory of the Cathedral of Autun was about to be made Saturday afternoon, but hearing that the con- dItion of the Cardinal was much worse, the sub-prefect ordered a suspension of the work out of respect for the dis tinguished Urelafe
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sneed Eventn Poatponed.

Havana, Feb. 1i.-Owing to hard rain which fell this morning and con- tinued fitfully during the day. the course over which the 100 and 200 mile automobile races were to have been run were spoiled for fast speed ing and the events were postponed un- til tomorrow. Excursionists who jour neyed to various points along the route to watch the conest. were grealy dls- appoined at the postponement
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Leavee state or Yucatnu.

Mexico City, Feb. 11.-President Diaz and party are en-route from Merida to this city after experiencing delightful weather in Yucatan and enjoying the lavish hospitality of the authorities and the leading citizens of that State. There has never before been accorded to the chief magistrate of the republic so superb an ovation as that given him in the peninsula State. The president said that he left the hospitable shores of Yucatan with keen regret
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
vIcEROY,s ENMrTY.
TryInk to Create Friction With the
 Unlteh Sfnfea.

Trying to Create Friction With the
 United states.
 Hong Kong. Feb l1.--A dispatch re- eeived here from Canton says that the anti-foreiRn sentiment there Is due to tha ~t+ts,,1 -- tNe T7 w- pears to be determined to create friction W4t.4 ..4~ ..---U -ss4e~-. up to the present has taken no action in connection with the representations of the consular body regarding the re- cent attacks on foreigners
 A leafiet has been widely circulated in the city of Canton urging the people to cooperate with a view to the ex- pulsion of the Vicer0y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
Gornrnnr Mnl I'd.

Shortly before leaving Montgomery for New York tonight, Governor Jelks was notified of the lynching of Bunk Richardson at Gadsden by telegram from Sheriff Chandler of Etowah County. Governor Jelks said that as soon as he returned from New York, he would take active steps toward bringing the Iynchers to justice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
rRIAL or GEoRGN mAsTY.
WIH Be Prosecuted for Murder Q
 ActOrH.

VIII nF fAOaeeuAfU TUT AAuEueF UT
 ActOrH.
 Gafney. s. C.. Feb l1.--Gseorge Nasty of this city, who fatally shot Milan Bennett and George Abbott Da- vison of the Nothing But Money theatrical company here December i5, 1905, will be tried on the charge of murder February 26
 Nasty, who Has been in jail since the killing. will be defended by local coun- sel. The prosecution will be conducted by T. s. Sease. state attorney for this circuit. who will be assisted. it Is un- derstood, by special counsel employed by the actors association of New York. which has taken the matter up. Sew eral witnesses of the tragedy mem bers of the theatrical company will appear on the stand for the State. The trial will be followed with the great est interest and several homes here have offered hospitality to members of the company who will attend the trial.
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.sOTontaomerv HnIT Burned.

Richmond. Va, Feb, 11,-"Montgom- cry Hall." the beautiful colonial resi- dence of Mrs. Frank Walter. formerly of New York. at Staunton, and said to have been designed by Thomas Jener- son, was destroyed by fire today. Loss about S25.0O0.
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KILLnD FELLow woRKER.
W. s. Poole shot to Death By W.
 Harris.

W. s. Poole shot to Death By W. J.
 Harris.
 Rockdale. Texas. Feb. ll.-Early to- day w. s. Poole was shot and killed by w. J. Harris. Both the men were night watchmen and there had been some jealousy between them. The only eye witness was Harris's son aged 20. The two Harris men were arrested and carried to Cameron jail.
 According to the story by Harris. Poole had been watching him in a manner which caused him to inquire the reason He alleged that Poole then made a motion for bis gun. whereupon he drew his own weapon, placed the muzzle against Poole's breast and sent a bullet through his heart,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
I,ouevortb Mucb Improved.

Washington. Feb. lL-Representa- tive Longworth, of Ohio. who has been suffering from an attack of tonsilitis was much improved today Tonight he ate dinner with the members of the household. He will probably be able to go out tomorrow If the weather con- times favorable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
ABOUT HALF OVER.
Trial of Greene ana Gayuor May Last
 Six Weeks Longer.

SIX Weeks Longer
 Savannah, Ca, Feb. 11.--The trial of Greene and Gaynor tomorrow will enter upon It's sixth week The most recent ly expressed opinions of counsel for ths Government Es Tv sli as tfs dssfi inse indicate that 1t will continue at least six weeks longer.
 Greater progress has been made dur ing the last two weeks than seemed likely during the earlier stages of the trial.
 Major Cassius E. Gillette will resume the stand tomorrow and 1t Is thought the presentation of his evidence will consume practically the entire week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
FOUR TRAINMBN KILLED.
Bud Accident on The Southern RaIIws
 At Greensboro, W. C.,

Bud Accident on The Southern Railway
 At Greensboro, W. C.,
 Washington, Feb. 1.-The official report Of the accident on the Southern Railway at Greensboro, N. C., early this morning received at the office of the company in this city states that four employees were killed as follows; Owen NOrvell, engineer train No. 34. Yard Engineer Sellers.
 Yard Conductor Newman
 Fireman Johnson.
 Fireman Sparger of train No. s4. and William Bailey an outsider who was on the switch engine was badly in- Jured.
 No passengers were injured.
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Shot His Bralna Opt.

Memphis. Tenn. Feb, ii.-Moreen Lord. connected with the undertaking establishment of Harris & Son. com- mitted suicide tonight by shooting his brains out. Lord had been despondent for several days
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p,rn,,nwhou cburcb Durned.

Birmingham, Ala. Feb. 1.-The Southside Baptist Church, one of the most handsome edlfices in the city was totally destroyed by fire tonight shortly before midnight. The loss Is estimated at S57, ,0O0; insurance, S25,00O..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
FoR FRnsERvATIoN or NIAeARA:
Mrs. Greeley Win Present Petition to
 the President.

tHe PFeBAaenes
 Washington, Feb. 1I.-Mrs. Merriam Greedy. President of the Society of the Daughters of the Empire State of New York, will call at the White House by appointment to present to the Pres ident petition bearing the signatures of about 2,E00 residents of the State of New York. praying for the preserva- tion of Niagara Falls.
 The petitions are addressed to the President and to the two Houses of Congress and ask that legislation be immediately enacted which will prevent the further impairment of the volume of water and to preserve the grandeur of the falls. One of the petitions is about seven feet in length
 Mrs. Greedy also brings with her a badge of the society which is to be presented for the society as a wedding gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt, she being Daughter of the Empire Society of the Empire State The badge is of n beautiful design.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
Pilgrims to .mex,co.

Mexico Ciey, Feb. lI.-Nearly ten thousand pilgrims will arrive here to- morrow to worship at the shrine Of our lady of Guadalupe at the village of that name near this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12

per cent. before any other district in the country can settle. How is this te be brought abouty'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12

WEATHER FORECAST. Washsngfon, Feb. ll.--For Alabama ---Esnin Mondays Tuesday fair, fresh north winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-12
Negro Did Not Speak

He was SO badly frightened that he never spoke. The men jerked him along in his night clothes and bare footed out of the jail. There were about twenty-five In the crowd. All were masked, but I know they were white from their hands. could see
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Mrs. G. A. Gondran was the gra-
cious hostess of this weeks meeting of
the Married Woman's Whist Club,
which took place Wednesday after
noon. The guest prize, pretty cut
glass HAPPY. was presented to Mrs.
Ell. G. Won Berries, while the club
prize, pair of exquisite cut-glass
cruets, was won by Mrs. J. M. Fenlon.
A tempting course luncheon was served
at the conclusion of the card games.
Those present were: Mesd ames e. @.
W athen, G. B. Reuss, F. B. Lemann,
E. z. Sims, ]. NJ. Fenlon, W. G. Han
son, FL. G. Won Berries, r. N. Sims,
Jr., C. L. Sovereign, Geo. H. DeRus-
sey and 6. Donnaud Bentley, and
Misses Bessie Sanders and Glare Nc
Cormick.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Succession of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Esneault.
No. 525.
WHEREAS, Cecilien Esneault has made APP
wv plicatien to this court to be appointed
administrator in the above entitled and num-
bered succession
Pubic notice is hereby given to all whom it
may concern. to show ca1sB, if any they have or
can, within TEN DAYS from the date hereof,
why said petition should not be granted.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said court at
Donaldsonville. La, Dec. Is. 1905.
LIS J. S. BARMAN. Clerk of Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

The report of the condition OF the
Bank of Donaldsonvilfe at the close Of
business Nov. 30, 1905, which appears
elsewhere IN today's Chief, shows that
reliable old Institution to be as pros
porous and progressive as ever, and
reflects the utmost degree Of credit on
President ". NJ. MEG alliard, Cashier
w. D. Park and the other officials in
trusted with the management OF the
banks extensive business affairs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15
Woodman Elect Officers.

A rousing meeting of Olive Camp
| No. Is, Woodmen of the World, was
held Wednesday night in the general
lodge room of the Masonic Temple, at
| which the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: DR.. P.
T. Thibodaux, consul commander; DR..
E. K. Sims, adviser lieuten ant; w. j.
Leblanc, banker: George A. Hender-
son, clerk; John Schafs escort; A. v.
Templet, Waterman; Clifford Stuekey,
sentry: r.. n. Slator, manager. Mr..
Slator,s associates on the managerial
board are r. Henderson and W. B..
Moore. who were chosen at previous
annual elections. After the business
recurring attention had been disposed
of, the members present repaired TO
thu ante-room aud took up the dis
cussion OF toothsome spread, and it
goes without saying that this feature
Of the meeting proved particularly
satisfactory and enjoyable. The
camps newly elected officers, will be
formally installed at the next regular
monthly meeting, which is to be held
Wednesday,, Jan. 8.
Milford Lodge No. 1T, F.. and A. M,
domiciled at Hope Villa, recently
elected the following officers to serve
for the ensuing year: E. N. Cooper,
worshipful master; T. G. Foreman,
senior warden; A. II. Landry, junior
warden; j. E. Wallet, secretary; e. ID.
Dixon, treasurer; j. N. Delaune, tyler.
Worshinful Master Cooper announces
the following appointments: j. o.
Edmonston. senior deacon; W. P.
Dixon, junior deacon; ". L. Dixon,
master of ceremonies; Noel Duverny
and J. r.. Picard, trustees.
Col. A. D. Vega, popularity known
throughout Ascension and adjacent
parishes as Cheap Tony" because
of the fact that he is the originator of
low prices for high-class goods, de-
sires to announce that his big new
store at the head of Mississippi street
is stocked with an assortment Of holi-
day goods that cannot be duplicated
in this section of the state, and pros
pective buyers are cordially invited to
call and avail themselves of the pheno-
menal bargains. offered in every de-
nartmont
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Ascension Lodge No. 251, Free and
Accepted RIasons, met in regular semi
monthly session Friday night Of last
week and elected the following officers
TO serve for the coming year; r. Hen
derson, worshipfal masterf r. d.
SiaSor, senior warden; Lucien Meyer,
Junior warden: Jacob Blum, treasurer;
d. u. Blum, secretary; Rabbi M.
Klein, chaplain; w. S. Cary tyler.
The installation will take place at the
nezt meeting Of the lodge on the 2lst
;pcfasa2
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Fred Landry, valued member of
the finance committee Of the Louisiana
grand lodge. A. 0. u. w, spent
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of
last week in New Orleans attending
an important meeting of the officers
and committees of that body.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

If there is one time in the year when
you need good things for the table it
is at Christmas. The attractive store
of jim, the Candy Man, is stocked
with an exceptionally fine assortment
of holiday delicacies, and the prices
are as right as right can be.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

The annual election OF officers OF AS
eension Chapter No. 40, B. A. M,
took place last night and resulted as
follows: John S. Thibaut, E. Fl. p,
R. N. Slator, K; Rabbi M. Klein, S.;
Lucien Meyer, G. H.; Fred. Landry,
P. SD. B. ShowaIter, E. A. c.:
Jacob Blum, treasurer; r. Henderson,,
secretary. The new officers will be in
stalled at the next meeting OF the
chapter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Mohawk Tribe No. 80, I. o. r. M,
will hold a regular meeting next We'd
nesday. at 8 o'clock p. M, at which
chiefs for the ensuing term will be Sc
lected and much other business Of i'm
portance to the tribe transacted. All
good Indians are expected to be in
attenda nce.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Leblanc baby
son was christened at the Catholic
church last Sunday afternoon, the
name of VIM. j. Leblanc, Jr., being
bestowed upon the handsome young
ster. The sponsors were Miss Lucille
Manrin and Sidney j. Leblanc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Hon. G. B. Reuss, president Of the
police jury, appointed the following
prominent citizens to represent the
parish of Ascension at the ceremonies
incidental to the presentation OF the
silver service to the battleship Louisi-
ana: District Attorney G. a. Gondran,
Hon. r.. n. Sims, Capt. r. Prosper
Landry, Attorney E. n. Pugh and
Mayor Chas. Maurin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Mrs. Percival Scales and her sturdy
little son. Percival, Jr., who have
been spending some time in Donald
sonville as the guests of Mrs. Scales
parents, DIR. and Mrs. W. M. Nc
Galliard, left Tuesday of last week for
their home at San Francisco.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

The contract for furnishing the new
high school building has been awarded
to the American Seating Co., of Chi
eago. ILL.,, for the sum Of 1852. IS.
Other bidders were G. FL. Meyers, Of
Houston, Texas, and F. F. Hansell &
Bro, of New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15
DISASTROUS WRECK.
Head-on Collision Between Be1ated Pas
senger Train and Through Freight
Train on \. and P. Railroad.
Two Men Killed and
Two blurred.

Shortly after $50 clock this morn
ing a disastrous wreck occurred on
the Texas and Pacific Railroad about
two miles above Donaldsonville, Just
this side of Mccall station, when the
belated east-b bound passenger train, due
here at 500 q. m. crashed into a
through freight train travelling in the
opposite direction. Both engines were
completely demolished and the bag
gage and mail cars of the passenger
train were smashed, but none of the
other coaches left the track and COM
paratively few of the passengers were
hurt. Mail Clerk P. D. Allen and an
unknown negro who was stealing a
ride on the passenger train were in
stantly killed, being frightfu1ly
crushed and mutilated, and Express
Messenger Wordsworth and S. S.
Teens, colored, the assistant mail
clerk, were seriously injured. The
engineers and fremen of the two loco
motives escaped by jumping before
the collision.
The dead mail clerk resided in State
street, New Orleans, to which city his
body was shipped this afternoon. He
leaves wife and two children. Ex-
press Messenger Wordsworth has his
home at Marshall, Texas. His iniu-
ries are internal and may result ia
tally.
The passengers on the wrecked train
| were transferred to a special train
made up at this place, and which left
for New Orleans about II o o'clock. A
temporary track has been constructed
| around the wreck for the passage OF
trains pending the clearing away of
the debris, and traffic was resumed
this afternoon.
The railroad officials are making a
thorough investigation in order to as
certain the cause of the accident and
place the blame where it belongs.
Miss T.. Templet entertained a num-
bsr of her friends very charmingly
Friday evening of last week at her at
tractive home in Iberville street, which
was prettily decorated for the occa-
sion. At the conclusion of spirited
| and interesting series of games of
progressive euchre, the first prizes, a
box of note paper and pearl-handled
knife, were awarded to Miss Odile
Cook and Hiram Proffitt, espectively,
while the lone hand prizes were cap
tured by Miss Laura Landry and
Janvier Hebert. The boobies fell to
the lot of Miss Cecile Weber and War
rem Richard. Throughout the even
ing delicious refreshments were served
by the winsome little tea girls. Misses
Rita and Rosa Aileman and LIVE
Carmouche. The following were
present: Misses Adrienne, Nancy and
Yoland Hymel, Cecile Weber, Bertha
Fortier Olile= Cook. COnstan &c Vega,
Laura Landry, Mary Flandry, Lodo,
Noelie, Lucy and Lydia Templet, and
Messrs. Wesley and Hiram Proffitt,
Janvier Hebert, Henry Dalferes,
Henry and Sidney Leblanc, Hudson
Hunley, George Fortier, Warren
Richard and Tilden Fernandez.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Holiday necessities cranberries,
raisins, mixed nuts, dates, figs, fruit,
assorted cakes, celery, caulifiower,
lettuce, tomatoes, olives, evaporated
fruits, mand arms, pineapples, etc.
Jim, the Candy Man, has 'em.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

The local Methodist eongreg alton is
rejoicing over the appointment OF Rev.
E. F.. Craddock as resident minister
at this place. Rev. Craddoek and his
family will make their home in the
commodious cottage il Lessard street
formerly occupied by NJ. Goldstein and
family
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

faster J ansen Melancon, the bright
young son Of MIR. and Mrs. Aramis D..
Melancon, returned last Sunday from
Plaquemine, where he spent several
days as the guest OF his rand-parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Omer Hebert.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Miss Lucie Bourgeois, one Of the
talented young assistant teachers Of
the Convent graded school, visited
Donaldsonville recently as the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. Atal a. Sarradet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Capt. v. Maurin returned Wednes-
ay from Washington, D. C., where
he attended the Rivers and Harbors
Congress held in that city Thursday
and Friday Of last week. On his way
home, Capt. Maurin stopped off at
Fineastle, Va, and spent several days
there very pleasantly as the guest OF
his son-in-Iaw and daughter, Judge
and Mrs. Geo. W. Breckenridge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Amelius Williams, Of Whitecastle,
the efficient chief engineer OF Hon.
James A. Wares Belle Grove factory
in Tberville parish, was in Donaldson
vile on business last Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15
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Long Tennessee Fight.

. For twenty years " . L. Rawls, of Bells Tenn.
fonehf nasal catarrh. He writes The swell.
ING and soreness inside my nose was feaTfui till
8 began applying Bucklen's Arnica Salye to the
sore surface This caused the soreness ana
#sTrel Hing Il, disappear never to return. Best
saIva III eRisbenee. &c 1t J. ]. Leche's drug
stoEe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Miss Alice Braud, of Burnside, was
the attractive guest Of the Misses Bar
ton on Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

a fine baby boy made his appearance
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
sarradet Friday of last week, and the
suspicious event is eliciting congr atu-
lations galore from the numerous
friends of the happy young parents.
The Chief takes pleasure in adding a
share of fluctuations, and wishes the
youngster a long and honorable ca
reHr
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

A charming social event of the cur
rent week was the progressive euchre
given Tuesday evening by Miss Rita
Comeaux at her hospitable home in
T4essard street. The card tables were
arranged in the spacious hall and
parlor, which were tastefully dec
GRATED with graceful ferns and pro-
fusion. Of cut flowers. Lovely prizes
were awarded to Misses Docia Tucker,
Elodie Templet, Laura Landry and
Lillian ALBERT, and dainty refresh
ments were served in abundance. Miss
Comeaux's guests we're: Misses Lizzie,
Bella, and Laura Landry, Docia
Tucker, Elodie Templet, Laura, Emily,
Dometilde and Mary Comeaux, Lii
liam ALBERT, Bertha Fortier, Maud
Harding, Bertha and Julia Landry,
Odette and Edna Leblanc and Bertha
Plaisance, and Mesd ames J. T. Rusea
and Z. Clements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Hanson, OF
Peytavin plantation, spent several
DAYS in New Orleans during the cur
rent week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Wines and liquors are holiday me-
cessities. II you want the best, have
talk with Fred. Rogge Of the Mich
oils Hotel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Miss Laure Poirrer, Of St. James,
was pleasantly entertained last week
by Miss Jacinta Sobral, of Faubourg
la Pipe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-15

Mrs. e. K. Sims and her handsome
little sons, Kittredge and Kline. went
TO New Orleans yesterday and will
return this evening.