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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-20

]. E, Ingraham, of Babcock, wa
in this city Monday attending to bust.
ness matters connected with the Gran
berry Creek Drainage district, of
which commission he is a member.
Mr.. Ingraham states that the bonds
of the contractors who will look after
the ditching are o. K. and that they
will begin work as soon as possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-20

The search for Mrs. Frank Chicky
who escaped from the Marathon
County asylum some weeks ago, has
been abandoned. While it is not
thought that the. missing woman is
dead, it is believed that she is being
harbored in some farm house. Mrs.
Cbicky is the wife of Frank Chicky
who lives on farm near this city
"A bath cIeanses. the skin. and rids
the poresfof refuse. A bath makes for
better fellowship and citizenship.
Not only should the outside of the
body be cleansed, but occasional use
Of a laxative, or cathartic opens the
bowels and clears the system of effete
matter. Best for this are DeWitt'S
Little Early Risers. Pleasant little
pill that do not grippe or sicken. Sold
by f. L. Steib & Co., and Wood County
Drug Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-20

d. ID. Conway, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Post Office address, Grand Rapids, Wis
First publication Sept 20, expires Oct Is. {
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
Theatrical Notes.

The Olympia Opera Company pre-
scented la Mascotten at the Gondran
Theater last Saturday night, "Chimes
of Normandy" at Sundays matinee,
and sOlivetten Sunday night. Each
of the performances was frst-class in
every respect. the work Of the princi-
pals-Leo Aide. ] oe Alexander, Percy
Matson and Misses Haysel Coulter
and Lucille DeVal-beIng particularly
good. The costumes were bright and
attractive, the chorus well trained, and
the musical numbers introduced new
and catchy. Miss Coulter's singing of
$50 Long, Mary" elected a number
OF encores, and Adde'S clever paro-
dies of well-knoWn airs brought down
the house. The Olympia company is
to play return engagement here on
the 9Th, 9th and It'll of next month, and
should the attend ance as the perfor-
manees be commensurate with the mer-
it's CT the organization. the S. r. O.
sign will be displayed nightly.
There'll be nothing doing at the
Gondran Theater until the Both inst,
when Richmond Pearson Hobson, of
"Merrimae" fame, will deliver his
notable lecture.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
NeafEs iii ssTnrEff, y

ssJoekoh-or George Landry s mon
key, as he was more Familiarity known
to the crowd Of small and large boys
who were wont to find amusement in
the little fellows queer antics-is no
more, having died Wednesday from
illness contr acted by exposure to the
sudden climatic change of the early
part Of the week. and the hearts Of
George, J oe, Cap and his other friends
are sore, indeed. His body was buried
the same Afternoon with appropriate
ceremonies. Very little is known of
.sJocko' early life except that he was
native of South America, from whence
he was brought last year and presented
to Mr.. Landry By DIR. Forest G. Braud.
At one time he eyinced a desire for
strong drink and was very fond of sip
ping cocktails, but later he reformed
and bade fair to become an exemplary
citizen but for his sudden and untimely
death.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The Gold Mine factory in ST. John
parish closed a successful season 4
run early last week, and Chester Is
rael, who filled the responsible posi-.
ton of chief sugar boiler, as returned
to his home in this town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Douradon Braud, a prominent citi-
zen and successful farmer OF the ST.
Amant neighborhood, was in town
Tuesday and Wednesday with his es-
Unable wife on . shopping and tax
paying visit. He made good crop
this season. and said he had no cause
to complain either of the results OR OF
his prospects.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Its worth trip TO town TO see the
big show windows of the local stores
IN their holiday garh. About every
thing imaginable is shown in these
displays. and tempting bargains are
offered II appropriate Christmas gifts
for men, women and children.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Philip thinner, the capable chief
engineer of the big Houmas Central
factory at Burnside, was in Donald
sonville on business Monday and
found three minutes spare time III
which to bestow pleasant smile and
the price OF another years subserip-
ton on The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The quarterly statements recently
issued by the three local banks fur
nfsh the best proof TO be desired Of the
sound and prosperous condition OF
these reliable institutions, which are
leading and essential factor in the
towns commercial and financial we'll
being and progress
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The stockholders OF the Bank OF
Donaldsonville will meet il annual
session at II o'clock a. N. Wednes-
day, Ian. 8, 1907, for the purpose Of
eIecting board of directors TO serve
for the ensuing year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Ascension Lodge No. 253, I. o. B.
B., met at the Jewish synagogue last
Sunday evening and elected the follow
ing officers for the coming year: Hon.
W alter Lemann, president: Jasmin
Tobias, vice president: Jacob Blum,
treasurer: Raphael Singer, secretary:
VIM. Pforzheimer. representative TO
district grand lodge No. Z: Michael
Tobias. alternate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Misses Carrie Wall, of Duplessis,
ana Angelina BoRles. Of DutehtoWn,
were among the charming school
ma Jams who visited Donaldsonville
this week to stand the teachers exam
In alton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The DonaIdsonville Terpsichoreans
have issued invitations for a soiree
rouge to be given at Ascension Hall
Friday evening, Dec. q, and IS the
popular organization is noted for the
elegance Of its entertainments and the
graeiousness of its hospitality, it may
be taken for granted that the pending
junction will prove an enjoy able sue
cess in every respect.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The little family circle of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Saxon, of Burnside, was
increased recently by the advent OF
another boy. and the auspicions hap
pening elected congratulations galore
from the numerous friends OF the proud
Young parents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

For material for that Christmas
fruit cake, call on Jim, the Candy
Man. who can supply you with lemons,
currants. citron, raisins and all neees-
sary INGREDIENTS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Pine wines and liquors especially
adaptad for medicinal and family use
owing 80 The fact that they are pure
and ripe with age. may be Obtained e
any quantity less than i've gallons .
Fred. RoeSe's Nichols Hoeel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Wines and liquors are holiday ne
cessities. It you want the best, have
a talk with Fred. Royce of the Mich
oils Hotel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
The Nichols Hotel is headquarters
for imported Whistles. brandies, wines
and liquors. Prices right.

The sale of the DonaldsonviIle
wharf and market leases for the year
1901 will take place at the front door
of the courthouse in this town at Ill
o'clock a. N. Saturda Dec. %.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

IF you fail TO pay your poll tax be-
fore the end of the present month. YOU
will not be allowed 50 vote at the town
election next year or the gabernatorial
election ii 1905
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

vi. Floid, d progressive farmer
of the New River section Of the parish.
came to town on business Monday and
was a welcome caller at this Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

OF course you'll want to cast q
ballot ID the important elections to be
held during the years 1907 and 1908
Remember, there'Il be nothing doing
If your 1906 poll tax ISM paid. Better
pay it now.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The town council met Wednesday
night in regular monthly session and
transacted a considerable amount of
important business. The official pro-
eeedings OF the meeting are published
else where in today's Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Among the prominent visitors TO
Donaldsonville this week were Little
Joe Gonzales and Lucien Gautreau,
substantial citizens of the thriving
village of Gonzales, yelept Eden
born By the officials of the L. r.. and
m. Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
sale.

IA fine Fiscnel piano. Call on or
address II. G.. Wilkinson, dealer In
fancy articles and toys. for further in
formakian.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Eddie Gfanelloni, the talented young
editor and publisher of the Assnmp-
ton Pioneer, and Louis Corde, lead
ing business man and influential citl-
zen of NapoleonVille, were among the
numerous visitors TO Donaldsonville
last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Baxile Berteau, an industrious and
popular young citizen Of Gonzales,
writes to The Chief that he has re-
turned home from ChattsWorth plan
tation, East Baton Rouge parish,
where grinding was finished 3 week or
al ago
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Of course youth need wines and IL
auors for the holidays The Nichols
can supply your wants in this diree-
91or
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

the Chief regrets TO learn that Sam.
Ayraud, the genial proprietor Of Sam 5
Cafg, is seriously Ill at his home IN
Railroad avenue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

C. a. KelIar, handsome and popu-
lar sixth-warder, was in Donaldson
vile Wednesday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The Christmas holidays at Ascen-
sion high school were ushered in yes
terday afternoon with appropriate ex-
ercises By each of the grades.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Poll tax collections are brisk at the
sheriffis Office, but not so brisk as they
should be. Have sou turned in your
doIIar yets
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Mrs. Il. W. Barton and her attract
i've daughters, Misses Ethel, Mabel
aud Maade, and little son Hebert, left
Tuesday afternoon on the steamer
Eafourche for New Orleans, where
they will reside in the future. The
friends 81 the family-and that means
the entire communicable unite with
The Chief in wishing them unlimited
happiness and prosperity in their
new home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
FAST TRAIN WRECKED.
Memphis Express Ditched at southu ood
Wednesday Evening" Engineer and
Fireman Killed and Express
Messenger Injured.


Fireman Killed and Express
Messenger Injured.
The Memphis Elk press, the fast north
bound Yazco and Mississippi Valley
passenger train which passes Burnside
at o'clock %. m, vas wrecked We'd
nesday evening On SouthWood planta-
tion, one and half miles above Gels
mar, and Engineer Cal E. Prince and
his eolored fireman, George " atson,
were killed, and Express Messenger
James DeCoursey slightly injured.
The train was speeding along at the
rate OF forty-fye miles an hour when
it struck several head of cattle. causing
the engine TO leave the track. Engi
neer Prince Immediately put on the air
brakes and the locomotive bumped
along the ties for about $50 yards,
when it ran of the side, overturning
and pulling the tender and one bag
rage car along with it. Beside a few
slight bruises, all the passengers es-
capped unhurt, and when few of these
reached the scene. the engineer was
found lying near the overturned engine,
gasping for breath. He died within
ten minutes. having been sufoeated
by escaping steam. The body of the
negro fireman was buried beneath the
wreck and was not removed until the
Wrecking crew arrived a short while
afterwards.
AS soon as the news reached the Of
fcials of the road special train was
sent from Baton Rouge TO pick up the
passengers OF the wrecked express, and
these, together with the bodies of the
unfortun ate trainmen, were conveyed
to the Capital City TO await the clear
ing OF the track, which was finished
before daybreak, when the helated
train continued on it's way.
Both the engineer and fireman re-
sided in New Orleans, to which place
their bodies were conveyed after hag-
ing been prepared for burial by an
undertaken at Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Jos. O'Brien and Emile Oubre,
prominent and popular young citizens
OF the second ward, we're il town on bus
mess Monday, and MIR. o 'Brien mani
tested a commend able degree OF inter-
est in local affairs by subscribing for
The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Jim, the Candy Man. has the biggest
and finest stock of holiday delicacies
70 ha found in DanaldsonYilIe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Miss Lucille 81. Martin. the Winsome
daughter of Sheriff S. H. st. Martin.
spent several days in New Orleans
this week as the guest of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

MIR. and Mrs. g. DOM aud Bentley
left this morning for New Orleans.
where they will spend d portion OF the
Christmas holiday rs the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. E. Bentley and Miss
Ella Bentley.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Yirgie
J.G. DAVIDSON, Captain =. T. BABIH, Clerk
This swift and elegant boat makes

FOUR TRIPS DAILY
between Doneldaanville and Burnside, con-
Meeting with passenger trains. a. follows:
Passengers going north take boat at 90 O'Clock
3. m. and 80 o clock p. IA.
Passengers going south take boat at 8 60 O'Clock
q. N. and 2 ID o'clock p. m.
q h0rse-caF at Burnside will convey passengers
70 and from the boat FREE or CHARGE.
Through tickets TO all points sold on the boat.
Trunks and Baggage Handled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

I. e. Odom, q WeIl-known merchant
OF PrairievIlle, was transacting bust
ness in Donaldsonville Wednesday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

J. Rumsey Duke and r. E. Dill
visited New Orleans On business dur
ing the past week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

E. D. Dixon, of Hope Villa, one OF
the biggest and best-known men in the
parish. visited Donaldsonville on
business Wednesday and didn't fail
10 illuminate the Chief Office with the
light of his genial phiz. Up to Tues
day afternoon the cotton output OF
Mr.. Dixon = well-equipped gin at Hope
villa had reached 1000 bales, with lac
bales yet in sight.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
Sealed Proposals.

DonaldsnnYille, La. Dacemher /. 1ss
GEALED PROPOSALS for the Privilege Of
y operating ferry between DonaIdsonEilIe
and barrow, in the parish Of Ascension. will be
received at u O'Clock noon On Thursday Jan. g.
1851 all bids TO be- submitted By bidders In per-
son or their representatives and publicly opened
Immediately thereafter at joint meeting OF
the police jury % Ascension parish and common
council OF the town OF Dsaa1dsonEiile Terms.
conditions and specifications for the sale at the
franchise and operation of the ferEv may be
obtained at the Offices of the secretaries Ct the
police jury of Ascension parish and common
council OF DonaldsonEiIIe.
The right TO re5act any aud al bids Is reserved.
For further Information address
GEO. B. REUSS.
Presidant Paliga jury, Hohen Solms. La
CHaS+ AATRIN,
Maygr 1f B0na ld5oue5Ea. u.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Get busy. Only seven days remain
for the payment of 1906 poll taxes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Jim, the Candy Man, has what
you're looking for.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Z. A. Duplessis, the efficient post
N aster of DnpIessis and leading
merchant Of that settlement. came GO
town Thursday morning TO settle with
the sheriff for his 1906 taxes. returning
home yesterday forenoon. During his
STAY here. Mr.. Duplessis called at this
once and had his name enrolled IS =
subscriber TO The Ghief-which goes
"a proqs that he IS a frst-elass citizen
in every sense Of the word.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The stork few over St. Emma plan
eation last Sunday morning and left
a pretty little girl at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank e. Sims. The happy
father il said to be so proud that be
can discuss nothing but the bright
sayings OF his newest daughter. and
does that ii baby-salk. His host OF
friends are bearing patiently WITH
him, however. and some OF them are
suspected of being little eRVfous.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
On the Safe Side

Neglected coughs and colds put one on the
unsafe side There Is no need to take these
chances. Royaline Cough Cure. taken in time,
will anickly put yen on the safe side. You will
find nothing better for coughs, colds. group and
whooping cough. Contains no opium. Pleas
ant, SAFE sure. Keep it on hand. Is cents.
Money back il You wantit. Get bottle today.
For sale BY F. L. Trepagnier, J. j. Leche and
Edmond Richard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
DoNaLDsohalLLE. La.

SATURDAY. DEC. 81. 1906
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
flo Won Realize

the serious consequences OF continued
eye strain: Priceless beyond all pos.
sessions is the eyesighs, deserving of
your highest consideration. Don't
triae with your eyes. IL will cost yon
nothing to see ms. FRED. LNDE, Grad
uate Optician. Tobias Building.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Linde is selling out.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

Merry Christmas, good people.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22
PUBLIC SALE
OF THE
DonaldsonyilIe Wharf and Mar
keI Franchises.

keI Franchises.
pY VIRTUE Of and in obedience to orcli-
ID nances of the common council of the town
efDonaidsanyille,T Twill adiudicate to the highest
bidders at the front door OF tina courthouse in
this town on
SATURDAY. DEC. q. 1906,
at il o'clock a. m. (ll the lease OF the Donald
sonTilIe wharf and landing dues, and III the
market dues for the term OF one year from the
LIST of January 70 the 3Ist of December, 1867,
both inclusive. On the terms and conditions
prescribed In said ordinances. which are Kept
on file at the Office Of the town secretary.
Tas right Is reserved 70 reject any and i'll bids.
JOS. d. GISGLARD. Treasurer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-12-22

The committee appointed TO cooperate with
like COMMITTEES from the police jury in the
matter of revising the ferry tariff and re-adveF-
Using the franchise for sale. submitted report
showing the revised schedule of tolls agreed
upon, together with the terms and specifca-
tions governing the prospective sale OF the
franchise and operation of the ferry, which are
on file at the Offices of the secretary of the POI
lice jury of Ascension parish and town clerk of
DonaldsonFilIe. On motion, duly seconded. the
report was received and adopted.
Messrs. Israel, Won Lotten and Blum, who
were appointed a committee to revise and
amend Article AAAIII of the ordinances Of tue
town of DonaldsonEille. pertaining to water
service, submitted their report Ia the form of
the following ordinance. which was read and
adopted:
To Take Eject January 1. 1901.
WaTERWoRKs.
Amendment to Article AXAIIT.
sec a34 Be it ordained That the town OF
Donaldsouviiie will furnish water from its
mains On the following terms and conditions
to-Rit.
sec I35, That connections will be made oEIy
undeE thu supervision of the superintendent OF
ttfe naNeE plant. and that the cost OF tapping
the main and ,1 expense for material and labor
the gutter when the mains pass N front Of tue
/ premises. On stTesfs where the mains do not
pass, charges snail De tor act1aI cost OF material
ard labor furnished.
Sec. 1876 That all repairs for breakage from
| ans cause viii be At the expense of the property
I owner.
| Sec 1877. That no subscriber shall haze ans
additional connection made On his or her prem
| ises without first notifying the mayor or super.
I iHteRdens of the power plant Of said intention,
and upon failure 10 give said notice, the said
subscriber shall render himself or herself
liable TO penalty Of not less than ire ls51 dol
| lars.
/ Sec. I3ss That 40 deduction shall be made OF
/ the semlaDnnai dues for any Interruption 81
/ tine water supply when caused by frozen pipes
| or b. necessary repairs 70 the waterHorks
pumps or boilers. provided that such repairs dc
/ not cause an interruption OF more than twenty
/ four IA hours.
/ Sec. 80. That no subscriber shall ha Goa
nected without having corporal ton cock anr
valve bax on the gutter cuEhilg easily acgessi
/ bis TO the superintendent Of shs power plant.
I That all IN tenenaeaE houses where there ar
i more than one fatli4y residing, each family
/ wishing water saaII have separate service cock
I That II shall na the duty OF ali subscribers q
I ke6p their serFiGe cocks or street washer
closed Hhen not IN use, and upon his or hsl
failure 70 do sos shall bs liable TO q penalty o.
FIVE $50 dollars.
That anyone opening the FIRE hgdrants excep
4 In sass of IRE. shall be Liable 90 d peaalsY d
not less shan aTs ss5s dollages