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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
Negro Boy Accidentally Killed.

Linden Quezerque, the nine-year- ole
son OF Alphonse Quezerque, Jr., q
well-known colored citizen of this
town, was shot and almost instantly
killed about o'clock last SATURDAY.
evening by Frank Mathews, also
colored, the little son OF John Math.
ews. It seems that young Quezerque
and the Mathews boys, Frank and
John, obtained possession of a small
22-calibre revolver and were playing
with it in the vicinity of their homes
in St. Patrick street, near the corner
OF Opelousas street. They had
snapped the pistol several times,
thinking it unloaded, but when Frank
Mathews took hold of the weapon and,
pointing it at Quezerque, pulled the
trigger, loud report ensued and the
unfortunate victim of the accident
dropped to the ground with bullet
IN his brain. A negro boy who was
standing on an opposite corner rushed
over and picked up the wounded
youth, carrying him into the home of
his grandfather, Alphonse Quezerque,
Sr., from whence he was conveyed to
the residence of the latter's son. DR.. E.
<. Sims and Rev. ]. M. T. Nassau
der, pastor of the local Catholic
church, were Immediately summoned,
but just before they arrived the little
fellow breathed his last, without hay.
ing regained consciousness or uttered a
word. DR.. Sims, who is coroner of
Ascension parish. examined the BODY
and found that the fatal bullet en-
tered just in front of the right ear,
penetrating the brain and causing
death within a brief interval. Young
Mathews was arrested by Policeman
Albert Gauthreaux and lodged in Jail.
but was subsequently, released after
an Investigation by DR.. Sims, Dis
brict attorney G. A. Gondran and
Sheriff S. 81. ST. Martin, who reached
The conclusion that the killing was en-
'irely accidental, and not the result |
Of malice or design. Quezerque's re-
mains were Inferred in the Catholic |
cemetery Sunday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
Lock Committee to Visit Baton Rouge
Wednesday.

The committee appointed to present
to Governor N. C. Blanchard and the
Atchafalaya and LafoHrche Basin le-
wee boards copies OF the resolutions
adopted at a meeting of the joint COM
mittee of Ascension, Assumption and
Lafourche held at NapoleonVille Feb
ruary 2, will visit Baton Rouge next
Wednesday for the purpose of laying
the matter before the governor, and it
Is expected that large delegation will
make the trip. Through the thought
fnlness OF Chairman r. N. Sims, the
meeting with the state's chief executive
has been arranged for 1890 o'clock a.
M, thus enabling the Bayou Lafourche
members of the delegation to come I'D
on the Texas and Pacific trains to
Donaldsonville and make connection
with the Mississippi Valley via the
steamer Virgie, which leaves here at
8 a. m. The party can return by the
afternoon Valley train, leaving Baton
Rouge at O'Clock and arriving here
at 4, in plenty of time to catch the La
fourche and Thibodaux trains. Mr..
Sims has issued letter to the COM
mitteemen urging them to bring their
friends along, and it behooves every
citizen Of the three parishes who can
do so to accompany the committee in
order that the delegation may be OF
such number as to reflect the true SEN
timent of our people. If you have the
welfare of your community at heart,
now is the time to prove it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
For Sale.

A DESIRABLE tract of land at Gonzales. in
n the seventh ward of Ascension parish. one.
half arpent wide Fronting on New Riyerl by
seven arpents in depth, and within $500 feet Of
either of the proposed depot sites BUILDINGS
thereon consist of an Office, barn and cabin for
servant, and cost $50 to construct Good omen
well on place, ard also number of very fine
fruit and ornamental trees. Title perfect,
Prics, $500. Reason for selling, removal of
owner. For further information apply to or
address, E. s. kYES. %. D.,
tEIonzaIes Ia
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
Col. c. D. Goudran Attacked BY Aopeudicttis

Col. 6. D. Goadran Attacked by Appendicitis
Col. c. D. Gondran, one of Ascen,
sion's leading business men and most
prominent citizens, was Frustrated
several days ago at his home at Belle
Helene. in the upper portion of the
parish, with severe attack Of ap-
pendicitis, and for time his condi-
ton proved source of considerable ap-
prehension 10 his family and host of
friends. The sufferer was taken to
New Orleans Tuesday afternoon on a
special train over the Mississippi
Valley Railroad, and upon arriving
at that city was conveyed to the New
Orleans Sanitarium, where an opera.
ton was successfully performed the
following day by Drs. p. E. Archi-
nard and Frederick Parham, two of
the ablest and best-known physicians
OF the southern metropolis. At 8
O'Clock last night Col. Gondran was
reported to be resting quietly, and
there is every indication that he will
recuperate rapidly from the effects OF
the operation and soon be completely
restored to health. This will be good
news to his legion of friends in AS
cension and elsewhere, all of whom
will join The Chief in congratuIa ting
him on the happy outcome of his pain
full and alarming experience. Those
who accompanied Col. Gondran to
New Orleans, besides his wife and
daughter, were District Attorney G. A.
Gondran of Donaldsonville, Joseph
Gondran of Soulouque, G. B. Reuss
Of Hohen Solms, and DR.. D. @. Brum-
field of Darrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

L. E. Thomas, grand master of Lou
isiana Masons, has reappointed DIR.
John $. Thibaut, OF Donaldsonville,
district deputy grand master and ad-
ded to his jurisdiction Plaquemine and
Lutcher, making this district now in
clude the lodges at Donaldsonville,
Whitecastle, Hope Villa, Napoleon
vile and the two above mentioned
towns. The Chief congratulates Dep
uty Thibaut upon his reappointment
and compliments Grand Master Thorn
as upon the selection, which could not
have been better.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Henry Terrio, a leading member OF
Ascension Council No. 1887, Knights
of Columbus, visited New Iberia last
Sunday to participate in the cere-
monies attendant upon the initiation
of large class of candidates into the
K. of G. council at that place.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

DR.. E. S. Kyes, who has been prac-
ticing his profession at Gonzales for
several years, is contemplating remov-
ing to New Orleans in the near future,
and is offering his Ascension property
for sale alta reasonable figure. See
ad. in another column.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

J. c. Falcon, of Dreyfus. Iberville
parish, we'll known in Mexico, Cuba,
Louisiana and the beet sugar states
as a vacuum pan sugar-boi1er and all
round sugarhouse expert, left re-
Gently for Santa Isabel, Porto Rico,
where he will be occupied for the next
four months in taking off the crop at
one of the large central factories in
that nejghborhood.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
morning

Jules Teberne, formerly of ST.
James parish, writes to The Chief
that he is now residing at 1926 Short
street, New Orleans, and requests that
the address of his paper be changed
accordingly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Young Tom Chapman, who has been
sticking type" in The Chiefs COM
posing room for some time, has en-
barked in the watch, clock and bicycle
repairing business 10 Port Barrow, and
will henceforth devote his entire time
to that occupation. He is a deserving
youth and The Chief feels confident
that any work entrusted to him will be
conscientioasly and carefully executed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Ascension Council No. 1887, Knights
of Columbus. will initiate number OF
new members on Sunday, April q, and
the occasion promises to prove no.
table one in every particular. Delega-
tions from several of the COUNCILS in this
section of the state are expected to be
present and participate in the cere-
monies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

The Independent Order of Chosen
Friends have leased the second story of
The Chief Office and are thoroughly
renoVating and remodelling it prepar-
atory to occupying the apartment as
lodge and club room.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE,
Steamer Yirgie

J.a. DAVIDSON, Captain P. T. BABIN, clerA
This swift and elegant boat makes
FOUR TRIPS DAILY
between Donaldsonville and Burnside, con.
nscting with passenger trains, as follows:
Passengers going north take boat at 90 o'clock
a.. m. and 90 o'clock D. m.
passengers going south take boat at 100 o'clock
q. m. and :15 o'clock p. m.
A horse-car at Burnside will convey passengers
TO and from the boat FREE OF CHARGE.
through tickets to all points sold on the boat,
Trunks and Baggage Handled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Inc Laf0drehe Mercantile Company
has purchased from NJ. Tobias the two
lots adjoining its establishment on the
bayou road, below the Donaldsonyille
rice mill, and will erect thereon large
warehouse to meet the demands of its
increasing business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo D. Gre, of New
Orleans, together with the latter's
brother, James Aueoin, who is attend
ing Tulane University, spent Sunday on
St. Emma plantation as the welcome
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. K. A. Aucoin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

The stork few over Donaldsonville
last Wednesday and left sweet little
girl at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
G. Wathen. It gives US pleasure to
tender hearty congratulations to the
proud young parents, and to. wish the
diminutive damsel long and happy
life
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Sam. Louviere, a leading citizen of
Union, St. James parish, visited Don
aldsonville on business Tuesday and
was welcome caller at this Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

DR.. John S. Thibaut, r. Hender-
son, Lucien Meyer, Fred. Landry and
DR.. sheard Moore went to Plaquemine
Monday evening to attend meeting
of Acacia Lodge No. 116, F. and A.
NJ, returning Tuesday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Mrs. Geo. w. Breckenridge and her
sweet little daughter, Josie Wee. who
have been the guests of Mrs. Brecken-
ridges parents, Capt. aud Mrs. v.
Maurin, for the past fortnight, left
yesterday afternoon for their home
near Fincastle, Va.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Rev. j. G. Gonon, pastor of the
Catholic church at Cornerview, is
preparing to make extensive altera-
tions and additions to that edifce
for the purpose of increasing its ca
pacity and improving it's appearance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

The Chief received an appreciated
call Tuesday afternoon from o. s..
Broussard, the up-to-date barrow
merchant, and A. P. Duconge, the af-
fable representative of the Manufac-
turers Machinery Co., of New Orleans,
who was in this section in the interest
of his company's acetylene depart
ment, for which Mr.. Broussard is the
local agent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
For Rent.

nNE of the best business locations in Rail.
" road avenue, near I. and P. passenger
depot-the well known stand recently occupied
by A. Phillips as clothing store. Fine place
TO or address, 4. Z. TOBIAS,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Saturday, Sunday and Monday,
May 4, 5 and 6. have been selected as
the dates for the Catholic fair, and
preparations for the prospective en-
tertainment are already under way.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

In accordance with an annual custom,
j. Lebermuth, president of the Bank of
Ascension, entertained the officers and
directors of that institution at an elab-
crate banquet at his handsome new
home on Salisbury plantation last Sun
day afternoon, and it goes without say
ing that the affair was prolific OF much
enjoyment to all who participated. The
guests OF the occasion were Vice Pres
ident and Cashier John S. Thibaut,
Assistant Cashier Paul Braud, Col
lector A. j. Melancon and Directors
V. Maurin, Octave Roussel, Meyer
Meter, Michael Tobias, VIM. Blu
menthal, G. A. Gondran, J. Numa
CoIomb and Theo. Schexnaydre. Mr..
Tobias was delegated by his colleagues
to express their appreciation OF the
courtesies extended them, and acquitted
himself in his usual brilliant manner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

J. o. Lorio. the efficient manager of
Souvenir plantation, was in town on
business this morning and favored The
Chief with an appreciated visit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
Lost.

IN MISSISSIPPI STREET, on Wednesday.
Il Feb. 70. gold spectacle frame Return 10
undersigned and receive reward.
METER & co,
DDnaldsonviIle La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

]. J. Leche and his accomplished
daughter, Miss Maude Leche. spent a
couple of days in New Orleans during
the latter part of last week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Philip Pitre, of Thibobaux, spent
several days at Geismar last week as
the guest of relatives and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

The many friends OF Miss Rowena
Gingry will be pleased to learn that
she has entirely recovered from slight
attack of grippe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Miss Linda Dossat, the charming
daughter of Mrs. Ida Dossat, has &C.
cepted the position of cashier at To.
bias bargain store made vacant by
the resignation of Miss Elma Cary,
who was married in New Orleans Wed
nesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

often ends IN appendicitis. To avoid all sari.
Gus tTouble with stomach liver and bowels
take 1t. hlng's New Life Pills. They perfectly
fort. &c, at ]. !. Leehe's drug store,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Hy. Loiselcame up from
New Orleans last Saturday, afternoon
on visit to Mrs. Loisel's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. P. Rodriguez, ST., of Eau.
bourg la Pipe, remaining until Monday
morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Mrs. e. N. Pugh, sr., is spending
the week in Napoleonville as the guest
of DR.. and Mrs. Thos. B. Pugh.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

George E. Bonicard. progressive
merchant and influential citizen of
Dutchtown, was ia Donaldsonville on
business last Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Miss Alice Braud, the lovely daugh-
ter OF Hon. Fl. G. Braud, of Burnside,
returned Wednesday afternoon from
an extended visit to friends at Shreve-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Mrs. F. B. Lemann and her hand
some little son, Bernard, returned
Tuesday from an enjoyable visit to
relatives at New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Howell Pugh, q successful young at.
torney of Plaquemine, visited Dom
aldsonville Tuesday on professional
business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

V. I. Mccormick, one OF the freight
young members of the local bar, is
visiting relatives at Yazoo City, Miss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

A meeting of the organizers of the
proposed bank at Gonzales will be
held at that place next Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

After spending several days in DON
aldsonville as the guest of her parents,
Capt. and Mrs. V. Maurin, Mrs. C. E.
Coates, accompanied by her bright lit
tie sons, Charles and Victor, will leave
tomorrow morning for her home at
Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George Barker, of
Garyville, spent several day here very
pleasantly during the past week as the
guests of Mr., and Mrs. Sidonius
Gnatta
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Fl. A. Chaplin. vice president Of the
Newell Manufacturing Company of
New York, recently visited the Belle
Helene factory in upper Ascension,
where one OF the Pelaez patent crusher
rollers manufactured by his firm was
in use during the past grinding sea-
son. He found Manager W. E. Cage
and President G. B. Reuss of the Belle
Helene Company both thoroughly well
pleased with the work done by the
crusher, and some of their neighbors.
as well as several other prominent
planters in the sugar district, opened
negotiations with Mr.. Chaplin during
his visit to Louisiana with a view to
having Pelaez crushers installed in
their factories prior to the opening Of
the next campaign.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Hon. E. G. Braud, of Burnside, was
transacting business in Donaldson
vile Thursday .aftannean.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Judge Paul Leche went to New Or
leans on business Wednesday morn
ing, returning Thursday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Miss Noelie Prudhomme, of Nat
chitochess is the charming guest OF
Miss Lise McGalliard.
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Wanted to Purchase.

ANE center crank. slide valve engine. IS to 81
~ horsepower, and one ~ rice pump with
suction and discharge connections address,
AAADEE EEVERT
Sonloaqne, Ia,
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Bank of Ascension to Increase its caoltal.

Elsewhere in today's Chief will be
found notice to the effect that meet.
ing of the stockholders of the Bank OF
Ascension will be held on Tuesday
April 2, at II o'clock M, for the pur.
POSE of amending the charter SO as to
increase the capita stock and 9d4mber
OF directors, and electing board of
directors to serve for the ensuing
year. The present capital aggregates
$780, 900, and it is proposed TO add $40, :.
600 to this amount, with the view of
enabling the bank to handle a larger
volume of business and widen its
sphere OF influence. The affairs of
this sterling institution are in first
class shape, and it may be taken for
granted that even greater prosperity
and augmented growth will follow the
projected increase of capital.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Gustave Gre, of Faubourg la Pipe,
went to New Orleans to be in attend
anee at the bedside of his brother-in.
law, Fillmore Jorda, who died in that
city at 10 O'Clock Wednesday fore.
noon
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Ed. G. Wathen, the well-known To-
cal stock dealer, visited New Orleans
on business last SATURDAY..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

The Chief enjoyed the pleasure of a
visit from genial Joe Verrett, of Ma
poleonville, on Tuesday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
: SATuRDAY. &c RCH 1s 1ao1

at II o'clock q. M, the following desc.sibad
property, to wit:
All of the buildings, machinery and appur-
tenances comprising the sawmiil, planning mill,
shingle mill and boz factory and the gnni will
thereof, of A. Esneault & Sons, and all of the
lumber on hand. two mules, one cart, lumber
run. water tank and other accessories thereto,
being and constituting the whole of the lumber
manufacturing plant OF the firm of A. Esneault,
and situated in the parish of Ascension state Of
Louisiana. on the right bank of the Mississippi
river alta distance of about one.haH mile below
the town of Donaldsonville.
Terms and conditions-Cash in United States
currency. S. 81. ST. MARTIN, Sheriff.
SheriH's office, Ascension parish, La, Feb. rs,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Mrs. VIM. Dean and her pretty little
daughters, Dorothy and Marcelle, of
Adams, MIMI, arrived here Thurs
day on a visit to Mrs. Deans parents,
Col. and Mrs. A. D.. Vega, and will
remain some time. They were ac-
companied by Miss Aline Vega, who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dean for the past several months.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

Constable Willie Gre of the fourth
ward is repainting his residence in
Faubourg la Pipe dark slate color
with light trimmings, which gives the
cottage very neat appearance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

W. B. Moore, who has been in charge
OF the local Cumberland telephone ex-
change for the past eighteen months,
has been transferred to Alexandria
and will be succeeded here by w. G.
Rowland, of the Rapides city. Audi
tor Geo. Stockman is now engaged in
checking up the affairs of the local Of
fee and when the task is completed Mr.,
Moore will leave with his charming
wife to assume the duties of his new
position. While Mr.. Moore has been
stickler for enforcing the Cumber-
land s rules-some of which are very
obnoxious-his apparent impartiality.
untiring efforts TO better the service
and genial disposition have made him
many friends, who will regret his de-
parture and join The Chief in wishing
him much success in his new field of
effort.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

DR.. A. A. Aucoin, of Plattenville,
the efficient health officer of Assump-
ton parish, was in town on business
yesterday forenoon and favored The
Chief with pleasant call.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02

j. F. Saxon, the capable manager OF
the Miles Company's Clark plantation
at Burnside, was among the out-of-
town visitors to Donaldsonville this
morning.
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ooNALDsoNvILL'E, La,

SATURDAY. MAR. 2. 1907
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-02
Sheriff's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Twenty-sev Judicial
District Conrt-Parish of Ascension.
Ceciilien EsneanIt, Admr.
Esneault Lumber Co., Ltd.

versus No. 1854
Esneault Lumber Co., Ltd.
pY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an order
ID of seizure and sale to me directed by the
above named court, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, l have seized and taken into
my possession, and will sell at public auction,
according to law, to the last and highest
bidder, at the principal front door of the
courthouse OF the parish of Ascension, in the
town of DenaldsonViiie, on
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accordingly.