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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Theatrical Notes.

The performance which Barlow &
! Wilson'S Greater New Y ork Ministries
put up at the Gondran theater last
/ Sunday night cannot be said TO have
had many points of excellence, if the
specialties introduced by the female
impersonat or, contortionist and clog
! dancers be excepted. The first part
was made up of a pot-pourri of old
jokes and poor songs, and if there
happened to be anybody on the stage
who could carry tune in a bucket he
failed to make himself known. There
! was some Improvement in the o1io,
/ but not enough to redeem the show
| from the imputation of mediocrity.
Probably the most enjoy able feature
of the program was the frst-class
music furnished by the company's
band and orchestra.
| Weber & Fields t'Hoity Toity'' held
| the boards at the new theater Monday
night and was witnessed by an au-
dience which packed the pretty play
house from pit to dome. The three
comedians handled their roles with
pleasing ability and the scenic effects
we're quite attractive, while some of
the musical numbers scored pro-
nounced hit. On the whole, the per-
Torrance may be said to have given
general satisfaction.
The local favorite, w. B. Patton,
appeared at the Gondran theater last
night in his newest offering. sThe
Slow Poke, and was greeted by a
large and appreeiatiVe audience. Mr..
Pattonas ability is anquestioned, and
he never fails to surround himself
with an unusually capable apd we'll
balanced company, hence any pro-
duction in which he may be seen is
certain to prove more than ordinarily
meritorious and Interesting. 1t is to
be regretted, however, that he has not
selected a better medium than 1.-THE
Slow Poke to exploit his peculiar
talent and that of his excellent COM
pany The play is loosely-construeted
and borders at times on the melo-
dramatic, and the final scene is al
together too abrupt and uns satisfactory.
Mr.. Patton's delineation of the title
role was extremely clever, ano the
support accorded him was all that
could be desired.
The Dixie Dramatic Club, of Thibo-
daux. will present the beautiful four
act comedy drama, IA Righted |
Wrong,a at the Gondran theater to-
morrow afternoon, for the benefit of |
Hubert Treble Chapter, United Daugh- |
ters of the Confederacy. Topical songs |
and ballads will be rendered between
the acts by such weIl-known vocalists
as Guy J. Knobloch, George Lambert,
Phil. Naquin and j. L. T. Aucoin.
Tomorrow night the rollicking mu-
steal comedy, 9The Way of the Maid, !"
will be presented for the benefit of the
Independent Order of Chosen Friends,
and if the size of the audience is COM
mensurate with the merits of the pro-
duction the S. r. o.. sign will be
brought into requlsition long before |
the curtain goes up. Stunning eleetri-
cal effects will be introduced in each
act, and the program will be inter-
spersed with a number of clever spec
ialties and musical selections. The
prices of admission are Is, IS and SO
cents
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
HlmeI..Tirenil.

Claud J. Himel, scion of one of the
oldest and best-knoWn families of the
parish of ST. ames. and Miss Emma
nj. Tircuit, the accomplished daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tircuit, OF
Welcome, we're married at the st.
James Catholic church at 5 O'Clock a.
m. Wednesday, Jan. 80, in the presence
of large gathering OF relatives and
friends. The attendants were Numa
Tircuit and Miss Jennie Himel, re-
spectiyely brother and sister of the
bride and groom. Immediately after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Himel left
for New Orleans for a stay OF several
days, taking with them the congratu-
lations and good wishes of host of
friends and admirers, among whom
The Chief is pleased to be counted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Schnapps Tobacco IS Made ENTIRELY from Flue Cured
Tobacco Grown in the Piedmont Country
The Imitation Brands Have Schnapps
Quality Only On the Outside
Of the Plug

Hundreds of imitation brands are
on sale that look like Schnapps to-
bacco. The outside Of the imitation
plugs of tobacco is hue cured the same
as Schnapps, but the inside is filled
with cheap, fimsy, heavily sweetened
air cured tobacco. One chew of
Schnapps will satisfy tobacco hunger
longer than two cheWs Of such to-
bacco. The color, size and shape
of the tags, plugs and packages of
certain imitation brands of tobacco
have been made so much like
Schnapps that they have often been
accepted by buyers under the belief
that they were getting Schnapps.
Sufficient proof has been secured
to establish the fact that certain
brands are infringements and in vio-
lation Of the trade mark laws, yet the
trade will continue to be imposed
upon by these infringers until the suit
already entered and now pending to
protect Schnapps is decided. A
great many of these limitations are
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Oubre--MulIett.

Villier Oubre, son of Klebert Oubre,
of Smoke Bend, the well-known meat
dealer, and Miss Winnie Mullett, a
popular young lady of Port Barrow,
were married at the Catholic church
in Smoke Bend at s o'clock q. N. last
Wednesday, the Both ult., Rev. Charles
Tester officiating. The impressive
ceremony was witnessed by a large
number of the relatives and friends
of the contracting parties and their
families. Mr.. and Mrs. Oubre left
for New Orleans via the SAT a. m.
train on the Texas and Pacific Rail-
road and will spend a week or so ID
ulations to the happy pair and wishes
them long life OF nnalloyed bliss:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Session Of nistrlct Court.

A brief session of district court was
held at the courthouse at 10 o'cloe tx
on the bench. Judgement for defend
ant was rendered in the case of l..
E. Bentley ct ais. VS.. Mrs. Remy
Cavalier, while the suit of Mrs. Sarah
Rhodes Heating VS.. A. Wilbert's
Sons Lumber and Single Company
was decided in favor of plaintiff
Motions for new trials were overruled
and appeals to the supreme court
taken in both cases. There being no
further business requiring attention,
court adjourned sine die.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

claimed to be "just as good" as
Schnapps, but there is only one gem
ulne Schnapps. Be sure the letters
on the tag, and stamped on the plug
under the tag spell S-C-H-N-A-P-P-S
and then you have 1.-THE most
wholesome tobacco produced, with
Just enough sweetening to preserve
the mild, juicy, stimulating quality of
the leaf tobacco. Expert tests prove
that this fue cured tobacco, grown
in the famous Piedmont region. re-
qulres and takes less sWeetening than
any other and has a wholesome,
stimulating, satisfying effect on
cheWers.
If the tobacco you are chewing
don't satisfy you more than the mere
habit of expectorating, stop fooling
yourself and chew Schnapps tobacco.
Schnapps is like the tobacco chewers
formerly bought costing from 75c.
to PI.oo per pound; Schnapps is
sold at soc. per pound, in SC. cuts,
strictly 1oc. and 15c. plugs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Triple Wedding at cornerXlew.

An event of more than ordinary in
terest to the public generally and TEEN
ing with special interest to the resi-.
dents of east Ascension transpired at
the Cornerview Catholic church Tues
day, Jan. q, when three weIl-known
and popular young couples of that
section were united in the bonds of
matrimony by Rev. J. G. Gonon, the
weh-beloved pastor of the Cornerview
church: The young people who par
ticipated in this most suspicious triple
event, as it may be called, were Zeno
Melancon and Miss EYelie Bouruue,
Dennis Henderson and Miss Cora
Bourque and Etienne Duplessis and
Miss Eiodie Young. After the eere-
mony the wedding party drove to
tie home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon A,
Duplessis, parents of Etienne Duples-
sis, where sumptuous dinner was
served to about four hundred guests
and heartily enjoyed by all. During
the repast the newly welded couples
were frequently toasted among those
who pledged their future happiness
in felicitous vein being Rev. Father
Gonon, A. A. Killing, Joseph Gonzales,
Leon A. Duplessis, ULCER Bourque,
M. B. Gautreau, Robt. J Brouss ard
and Geo. e. Bonicard. The Dutch
town band furnished music for the &C.
casion and the affair was brought to
pleasant ending with ball at the
w. o. w. Hall at Gonzales. The Chief
extends congratulations and sincerely
trusts the young folk may be blessed
with all the joys of married life and
live for mahy years to celebrate in
unison the anniversary of their triple
wedding.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Rarker..Goefte.

A wedding that attracted much at
tention in this community and else
where, owing to the social prominence
| of the ontracting parties, was thai
of George Barker and Miss Ella
Goette, which was solemnized Tuesday
forenoon at the handsome residence
of the BRIDES father, Sidonius Goette,
in Chetimaches street. The library,
where the impressive ceremony was
performed, was very artistically dec:
GRATED with palms, ferns and wealth
of flowers, and presented a most at
tractive appearance. At one end OF
the room was suspended gorgeous
wedding bell formed of white roses
tied with fluffy bows of white tulle,
from which filmy streamers radiated
to the four corners of the ceiling. It
was here that the groom and his best
man, DR.. Clarence Goette, awaited the
coming of the bride, who entered, a
vision of loneliness, leaning on the
arm of her father and attended by
her lifelong friend and maid of
honor, Miss Pearl Rogge. The solemn
words which made the happy couple
man and wife were pronounced by
Rev. L. G. Baudin, eurate of the local
Catholic church, and no prettier pic
ture could have been imagined as the
bride and groom stood together hand
in oil fheT do
their beautiful youth and vowed to
share each others joys and sorrows
for the remainder of their lives.
After the ceremony delicious buff
fet luncheon was served in the spacious
dining hall. which was tastefully dec
Grated for the occasion. Numerous
toasts were offered and much good
cheer ensued. subsequently Mr.. and
Mrs. Barker left for New Orleans,
where they will spend several days
before proceeding to Garyyille to take
up their permanent residence.
The bride is an exceptionally pretty
and attractive young woman, possess
ing many lovely traits of character
which have greatly endeared her to
all with whom she has come in con-
tact. She was gowned in white crepe
de chine, trimmed with exquisite
French val lace, and carried shower
bouquet of brides roses, carnations
and ferns.
The groom is a native of Ohio, but
has resided in this state for the past
six years, being presently employed
in responsible position at the Lyon
Cypress Company IS extensive sawmill
plant at Garyville. He is a young
man OF manifold attachments and gra-
cious personality, and has before him
the promise of bright and happy
future.
The Chief takes pleasure in extend
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Barker hearty con-
gratulations and cordial good wishes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Capt. Jos. Constantin, proprietor of
the Donaldsonville Iron Works, has
secured the eontrac for erecting new
belfry tower on the St. Elizabeth Cath
Ole church at Paincourtville, and will
begin the work at once. The tower will
be constructed of concrete and iron
and is being built to accommodate the
large bell presented to the church in
1876 by the late E. F. K. Dugas and
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Emanuel Montecino, formerly of
this parish, but for the past several
years resident of New Orleans, has
purchased the Florida hotel at Race
land, heretofore conducted by Clinton
Falgout, and in the future will devote
his attention to the opera of that
hostelry. Mr.. Montecino has legion
of friends in Ascension and elsewhere
who will join The Chief in wishing him
all possible success IN his new venture.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

The executive council of the Louisi-
ana State Bankers Association Sc
leeted Shreveport as the place and
April II and IS as the dates for this
years meeting of the association.
Hon. r. n. Sims, vice president of the
Peoples Bank of Donaldsonville, is a
member of the council and attended
the session in New Orleans on We'd
nesday last at which this action was
taken.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Poche are re-
ceiving the congratulations of their nu-
merous friends anent the birth of
sweet little daughter. The Chief takes
pleasure in adding a share of felicita-
tions, and trusts that Providence has
in store for the diminutive damseI
long and happy life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Henry J. Loisel, a progressive
young business man of New Orleans,
passed through Donaldsonville last
night en- route home from Thibodaux.
During his brief stay here, Mr.. Loisel
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. P.
Rodriguez and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Henry schlamp, a native of New
Orleans, aged 26 years, died in that
city last Monday at IL O'Clock M,
and was buried in Greenwood cemetery
the following afternoon at O'Clock.
Mr.. Schlamp was we'll known in Don
aldsonvi1le. having resided here for
some time, and was the husband OF
the late Lena Guigou, q sister of Will
fred Guigou, who died about a year
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Homestead Notices.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIo

LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, Jan. 10, 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following.
In named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support ofhis claim,
and that said proof will be made before James
S. BarmaH, clerk of court at DonaldsonVille,
La, on March %. viz: Benjamin F. Webb, who
has made homestead entry No. 49, S05. for lots Z
and s, and 4 of sw u and s W 4 of Il, sec
Y. tp 10, S r 8 9, d 9 of river. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: Charles B. McManus. Eugene e. Causey,
William B. Thibeau, Addison HodgesoD, all Of
Ascension parish, La.
WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. j
LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, Jan. 2, 1867.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice OF hisinten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof viii be made before james
S. Barman, clerk of court at Donaidsonyille,
La. on Feb. %. 1907, viz: Maurice Gautreau,
who has made homestead entry No. III COS, for
the lots and IL, sec %. tp9, r3e e, d of
river. He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Edmond Bourgeois, Joseph
Bourgeois, Armand Bercegeay, Adam Gautreau,
all of Gonzales, La
WALTER q COHEN, Register.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

The many friends in this community
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Comstock, of
N apoleonville. will be delighted to
learn of the birth of son and heir to
that estimable young couple, the happy
event having transpired last Wednes-
day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Alfred Beckner, for many years one
of the Miles Company's efficient man
ayers in Ascension, but now resident
of East Baton Rouge parish, where he
cultivates farm of his own, is spend
ing some time with friends at Burnside.
Mr.. Beckner was in DonaldsoDville
yesterday and paid The Chief visit,
and we were pleased to find him as
healthy and jovial as ever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

A. u. Babin and his talented young
son, Louis U. Babir, who are counted
among the most progressive and sub
stantial citizens of the Hope Villa
section of Ascension parish, visited
Donal6sonville On business this fore
noon and received a cordial greeting
from their host of friends and ac-
quaintances.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Meyer Meter, one of Donaldson
yille's leading merchants and most
influential citizens. went to New Or
leans on business Tuesday, returning
Thursday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Notice to the Public.

All persons having accounts against
the Ascension Club are hereby notified
to present same to the undersigned on
or before next Wednesday, the 18th
instant. G. D. BENTLEY,
Acting Secretary and Treasurer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Yirgie

:. G. DAVIDSON, Captain P. T. BABIN, Clerk
This swift and elegant boat makes
FOUR TRIPS DAILY
between Donaldsonville and Burnside con-
Meeting with passenger trains. as follows:
Passengers going north take boat at 9 100 O'Clock
a. m. and 90 o'clock p. m.
Passengers going south take boat at 90 o'clock
a. N. and Is o'clock D. 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, 1907-02-02

President Victor Maurin of the La
fourche Basin Levee Board has APP
pointed Louis N. Boston levee in
spector for this district. The selection
is good one and the manner in which
the appointee has taken hold shows
that he will fill the position in an en-.
tlrely creditable manner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Col. Richard Mccall, of McManor
plantation, and James P. Kock, of
Belle Alliance. attended the special
meeting of the Ascension Club held at
noon yesterday in the rooms of that
organization,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

I. B. Beard, representing the Mis-
sissippi Home Insurance Company,
of Vicksburg. was in Donaldsonvilie
on business Monday and favored The
Chief with an appreciates visit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

D. H. Richardson and Harry Leu
ciana, successful farmers Of the St.
Amant neighborhood visited Donald
sonyille on business Wednesday ano
were welcome callers at this office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Rev. e. r. graddockwas called to New
Orleans this week to attend 8 meeting
of the headquarters committee of the
Eouisiana Anti Saloon League, of
which he is member.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

There will be regular services at the
local Methodist church at 1880 o'clock
3. ID. and 7:30 o'clock D. M. tomorrow
with Rev. e. P. Craddock officiating.
The subjects of Rev. Craddock' s ser
mons on these occasions will be Ihe
Lords Supper and 1.-THE Unchange.
able Christ. =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Among the out-of-town visitors to
DonaldsonviIle today was John A.
Marchand, Sr., Of Gonzales.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Judge H. o. Maher, chief weigher
at the New Orleans customhouse, is in
town on visit to his sons and other
relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
For Sale.

SEyERAL HUNDRED FEET OF suction and
y sypton pipe, H., Il" and 49,. Two Morris
pumps, az suction, 10 discharge, IS II. 7.
boiler and engine.
Particulars from VIM o. DAY, Manager
Bataas Rouge Department Monongahela River
Consolidated Coal and Coke TO-. Baton Rouge,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Edward Gravois, of New Orleans,
spent several days in Faobourg Ia
Pipe during the past week as the guest
of the Esneault family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

DR.. and Mrs. j. L. Vialete of Hope
Villa, visited friends at Baton Rouge
last Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
WALTER Z. COHEN, Register.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
LAND OFFICE,
1 IL
Estray Notice.
State of Louisiana Parish of Ascension-Third
Ward syndic.

90 ~ w. T. I oJ ;tI ttt
horns cut.
The owner is hereby notified to come forward
on or before 10 o'clock a. m. Friday Feb 8, es.
tablish title TO property and liquidate all costs
in default Of which the animal will be sold ae-
cordibg TO law, DESIRE GONZALES.
DonaIdsonyiIIe, La. Feb, 9 1907,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Miss Marie Savoie, of Belle Rose,
spent Monday in DonaldsonVille as
the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. L.
ThibodauX.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

L. w. Armitage, of barrow, was
transacting business in Donaldson
vile yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Clervi1le Himel, of
Lauderdale, and Miss Belle Pike, OF
ST. Clair plantation, were entertained
Yesterday al the hospitable home OF
Mrs. w alter T. Barton, on Riverside
plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Genial Joe Verrett, of Napoleonville,
was in town Tuesday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Philip Felix Herwig, formerly one
of the best known and most prominent
politicians in Louisiana,
died at his home in New Orleans
Thursday afternoon, in the SEVENTEEN
year of lis age. He was man of re-
markable traits and leaves a legion
of friends, besides Two sons and a
daughter, to revere his memory and
lament his death.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Miss Laura Babin, a daughter OF
Mrs. o. L. Leblanc of Donaldsonville,
who has been residing in New Orleans
with her sister, Mrs. Arnold Ramirez,
for the past eleven months, during
which time she occupied position as
saleslady in Kirby's Canal street store,
is spending some time in Donaldson
Vile with friends and relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

j. S. Hebert, Sr., a progressive
merchant and highly esteemed citizen
of French Settlement, came to Donald
sonville on business Tuesday, return
ing home the following forenoon. Mr..
Hebert complimited The Chief with q
pleasant call during his brief stay in
town, and we were pleased to find him
enjoying his customary good health
and spirits.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

SATURDAY. FEB. 2. 1907
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

Sheriff S. Ell. St. Martin, proprietor
and manager of the St. Martin House,
is giving further evidence of his pro-
gressiyeness and belief in the future
greatness of Donaldsonyille by having
the entire banquette from the upper
end OF his hotel in Mississippi street
to the corner of ST. Patrick street
paved with Schillinger pavement. Mr..
St. Martins action is we'll worthy OF
emulation, and The Chief hopes that
other enterprising business men may
find it advantageous to follow his lead.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

]. N. Colomb,. the well-known local
insurance agent, visited Whiteeastle
on business last Saturday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02

The Chief is pleased to note that
Sam. Ayraud, the genial proprietor
Of Sans Cafe, is up and about again,
after having been confined to bed for
several weeks by a severe attack of
Illness
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-02-02
Wanted.

4EzEsMEN to lock afterour interests in As
- cension and adjacent parishes. Salary or
commission. Address. VICTOR OIL Co.
Cleveland, o.