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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

The badly decomposed body of a
white man was found floating IN the
Mississippi river at point near Cen
trail, St. James parish, on Wednesday
morning of last week, by P. A. Vegas,
a citizen of that locality. The man
appeared to be about fifty years old,
and weighed $50 pounds. He wore a
blue serge suit, and in one of the
velope addressed to Knott & Mundin-
ger, contractors, ST. Rose, La. The
body was inferred on the batture,
after an inquest by Justice J. V. Porta.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

There will be an Easter egg hunt on
the spacious lawn of the Methodist
Episcopal church next Saturday after
noon, the Both inst, beginning at 2
O'Clock. All children are invited and
a joyous time is assured those who
attend. Admission, five cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
Tnrfnre RY SaYapes.

Speaking OF the torture TO which some of the
savage tribes in the Philippines subject their
captives reminds me of the intense suffering
endured for three months from inflammation of
the kidneys says " H. Sharmany of Cushing.
Me. Nothing helped me until tried Electric
Bitters, three bottles of which completely
cured me- Cures liver complaint. dyspepsia,
blood disorders and malaria, and restores the
weak and nervous TO robust health. Guaranteed
BIZ !. ]. Easehe, dFngglst. Prices 5oo
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

The local Methodist congregation
will shortly begin the erection of a
handsome two-story parsonage in the
rear of the Methodist church at the
corner of Railroad avenue and Ope-
lousas street. When completed, the
building will be occupied by Rev. and
Mrs. E. P. Craddock and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
Always Keeps Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy in His House.

Cough Remedv Il ksnf o aDd
in our home, says w. W. Kearney, editor of the
Independent. Lowry City. Mo. That is just
what every family should do. When kept
at hand ready for instant use, a cold may
be checked at the outset and cured in much
less time than after it has become settled
in the system. This remedy is also without
peer for Group in children, and will prevent the
attack when given as soon the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the crotpy cough appears
which can only be done when the remedy is kept
at hand. For sale by all druggists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Adolph Meter, senior member of
the Well-known firm of Meter & Co.,
and D. D. Dalferes, manager of the
popular Dalferes store in Mississippi
street, returned Sunday evening from
their semi-annual trip to New York
and other cities of the north and east,
where they purchased a fine line of
spring and summer goods for their
respective establishments.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

An interesting monthly meeting OF
the New River branch of the parish
teachers association was held at Con-
zales last Saturday, with a large
number of members in attendance.
Various topics pertaining to educa-
tional problems were discussed, and q
forceful ard instructive address was
delivered by Parish Superintendent
d. B. ShOwalter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Among the numerous callers at this
Office on Wednesday were P. r. Percy
and Ernest Roger, of Thibodaux; Jas.
K. Tucker, of St. Patrick; w. p.
Dixon, of Hope Villa; e. d. Gianel-
loni and N. P. Carriere, of Napoleon
vile; DR.. Numa Himel, of ST. James,
and Jos. Gonzales, of Gonzales.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

The following is quoted from last
weeks issue of the St. lanes Interim:
s'Dr. b. A. Colomb, who is numbered
among the most industrious and pro-
gressive citizens of St. James, besides
being one of its ablest and most sue
cessful practitioners, recently moved
to his beautiful home near Colomb
Park, and is improving the property
from day to day. 1t presents, already,
a new annearance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
AVA alarm of Gre was turned in ahon

An alarm of fire was turned in about
4 O'Clock Thursday afternoon for a
small blaze in the interior OF Jos. T.
Cafero's residence at the corner of
ST. Patrick and ST. Michael streets.
The flames were extinguished by q
volunteer bucket brigade before the
arrival Of the fire department, and no
material damage was inflicted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

JOS. Gondran, president and man
ager of the JOS. Gondran Mercantile
CO., Ltd, of Soulouque, Iberville par
ish, was in Donaldsonville on business
last Monday and received a cordial
greeting from his numerous friends
and acquaintance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Joseph Gonzales, of east Ascen-
sion, was in Donaldsonville Friday
and exhibited to the editor of The
Chief plans for the new high school
building to be erected at Gonzales,
which show that the structure will be
thoroughly modern and complete in
every detail. Mr.. Gonzales stated
that the material for the building is
on the ground and that construction
work would begin Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Tuesday being St. Joseph's day the
ST. Joseph Brass Band fittingly ceie-
hrated the occasion with parade
through the principal streets OF. the
town and banquet at the True
Friends Hall at night. During the
course of the parade the band sere-
naded the newspaper Offices and Q
number of well. known citizens and
hainess men.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
n got gegleet 4 Bad Cold.

Never allow a cold to take its course. Too
often at this season of the year its course Is to-
ward pneumonia. Ghamberlain's Cough Rem
asSy yyin prompts cure youg cold and counter
set any tenflency In this direction There Is
nbkhire better Tor acute throat and Jung
Troubles. Fog sale by Gil druggists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

The Chief has unintentionaliy failed
TO make mention of the christening of
the baby son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edouard
Rodriguez, which took place Sunday,
the Bird inst, the name of Otto Mathi
being bestowed upon the sturdy young
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Virgie

j. Q. DAVIDSON, Captain P. 7. BABIE, Clerk
This swift and elegant boat makes
E0UR TRIPS DAILY
between Donaldsonyille and Burnside, con-
Meeting with passenger trains, as follows:
Passengers going north take boat at 100 o'clock
q. m. and go clock D. m.
Passengers going south take boat at 8 90 clock
a. m. and 2 Is 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, 1907-03-23

Miss Mamie Walker, the talented
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. John
Walker, of Gonzales, was visitor to
DonaldsonVille today.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

District Attorney G. A.. Gondran,
accompanied by his bright little sons,
Adolph and Mccormick, visited New
Orleans Yesterday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Hon. r. N. Sims went to Baton
Rouge Monday to attend the second
annual banquet of the Irish-American
Society of that city, which took place
Monday evening at the Istrouma Ho-
tel. Mr.. Sims responded to the toast,
1.-THE United States, with customary
eloquenee and wit, ana told something
of the greatness and glory of this
country, which he declared the Irish.
men had helped to produce.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

MIR. and Mrs. Felix Braud, of Fau-
bourg la Pipe, are spending some time
In New Orleans as the guests of their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul J. Braud.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Mrs. w. j. Braud, OF Burton, spent
a couple of days in Donaldsonville
this week as the guest OF her mother,
Mrs. A. Gingry, Jr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

: Young Joe Landry, who has been
laid up for couple OF weeks, suffering
with boils, is up and about again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

v. J. Marchand, progressive cot
ton farmer of the Duplessis section of
east Ascension, was business visitor
to Donaldsonville yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Rev. E. p. Craddock visited the
Crescent City this week to attend the
New Orleans district conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Col. A. D. Vega left yesterday after
for New York to purchase stock OF
spring and summer goods for his big
store in Mississippi street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
Rescue ofaMerchant.

prominent merchant of ShoDgo N. Y, j. A.
johnson, says: Several years agoI contracted
a cough which grew worse and worse, until
was hardly able to move around. l coughed
fering until tried DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Before had taken half bottle my cough was
much better, and in short time was entirely
cured. I surely believe it saved my life. It
will always be my family remedy for colds. :"
Fully guaranteed; Soc and ST at J. j. Leche's
drug store Trial bottle free
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Mrs. E. II. Frank, of New Orleans,
spent several days. in Donaldsonville
this week as the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. f. B. Lemann.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

MIR. and Mrs. G. A. Gondran were
the guests today of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B.
Reuss, of Germania.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Ed. C. Wathen returned Tuesday
afternoon from business trip 10 st.
Louis, Mo. On his way nome Mr..
w athen spent a day at Lebanon, KY,
as the guest OF relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Mrs. e. n. Pugh, Sr., returned
Thursday evening from prolonged
visit to relatives and friends at Ma
poleonville, Franklin and New Or
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Miss Monte Meter, the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer
Meter, returned Monday afternoon
from an extended visit TO friends In
Dallas, Texas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

The Chief directs the attention of It's
readers to the quarterly statements of
Donaldsonyille's three prosperous
banking institutions, which appear
in today's issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Among the out-of-town visitors to
Donaldsonville today were benjamin
+, Webb and "a. Hudson, OF Burnside,
and Vim. e. Bohannon and wilson
Phillips. of Dutchtown.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
For SaIeCheaD.

nNE CORNER LOT in Churchville, with
~ three houses thereon. all rented. Also one
corner lot in Donaldsonyille, with five houses.
fine opportunity for profitable investment.
n i'll be sold on reasonable terms. Apply to or
address, MICHAEL TOBIAS,
Dona ldsOnyiIle La,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

j. W. Stephenson. the capable field
manager OF the Miles Company's Riv-
erton and Donaldson plantations at
Burnside, was transacting business
In Donaldsonville on Monday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Mrs. A. Genre and her winsome
daughter, Miss George Genre, of
Cornerview, visited Donaldsonville
Wednesday on a shopping tour and
complimented The Chief with pleas
ant call
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Joseph Gonzales, Cleophas Bourque
and L. A. Duplessis, well-known citi-
lzens OF east Ascension, came to town
on business yesterday and were well
come callers at this office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
Situation Want d.

SINGLE NAN q years of age desires posi-
= ton in a general merehadise store. Seven
ferred. Address &. H., care Chief, Donaldson
vile. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Numa Guillot, of Plattenville, was
in Donaldsonville on business Thurs
day
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Mrs. F. B. Lemann spent Thursday
in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

A complete line of Peerless Patterns
has just been received at Lemann 8.
Prices, 5, 10 and Is cents
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Dominique re.
Gently moved from Whitecastle to
Plaquemine, where Mr.. Dominique
has accepted position as turner in
one of the large sawmills near that
nlacn
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
Eor Rent.

ANE of the best business locations in Rail-
" road avenue, near 7. and P. passenger
depot--the weIl-known stand recently occupied
by A. Phillips as clothing store. Fine place
for any kind of business. For terms. etc. apply
to or address, u. q ]. TOBIAS
DonaIdsonyiHe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
Mayor, Town
Imfaiqfants !!

DERSONS able Of Is employment on farms,
e plantations sfes to a number of European
peasant families be brought to Louisiana
by the state depa lsnt of immigration within
the next few mt51 shss ara requested to COM
mnnicate with Reginald Dykers. immigrant
distributing agent, SIS Carondelet street. New
Orleans, La CHARLES SCHUYLER,
Commissioner of Agriculture and immigration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23

Misses Glare Mccormick and Ella
Bentley went to New Orleans yesterday
afternoon and returned this evening.
While in the metropolis they were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Bentley.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-03-23
Election Proclamation.

MAYORS OFFICE,
DonaIdsonville, La, March II, 1907. !
RY VIRTUE of the authority vested in me
LIP by Act No. I39 of the sessions of the general
assembly of the state of Louisiana of 1900, do
hereby issue this, my proclamation, giving pub
lie notice to the voters of the town of Donald
sonville, state of Louisiana, that an election
will be held on
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1907,
for the election of one mayor, one chief of POI
lice, one town clerk, who shall be ex-officfo as
SCISSOR, one tax collector apd one treasurer, fall
to be chosen by general ticket, and six al
dermen, two to be chosen from among
the residents of each ward. The polls
will be open from o'clock a. m. to Z O'Clock p.
m, and will be located at the following places:
First ward Courthouse.
Second ward-Market.
Third ward-Jos. Babin's residence.
CHAS. MAURIN,
Mayor, Town of DonaldsonYilIe.
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DoNALDsoNTILE. La.

SATURDAY. MAR. 20. 1907
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-11
For SALE.

FOR SALE-CENTRAL MISSOURI
farms-For farms and homes that
will prove both satisfactory and
profitable, write for new illustrated
list; 100 farms described and priced.
G. w. Hamilton & Son, Fulton, Mo.
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LEoAL.
Original Notice.

In the District Court Of Iowa in and
for Wapello County. August term,
1907. -
Bessie Bedford, Plaintiff, VS.. Edwin
Belford. Defendant.
To Edwin Belford:
You are hereby notified that on OF
before the first day Of August, 1907,
the petition Of the above named plain
tiff will be filed in the office of the
clerk of the District Court of the State
Of Iowa in and for Wapello County,
claiming of you q divorce on tina
grounds Of desertion and adultery, and
asking alimony in the sum of One
Thousand Dollars, or Fifteen Dollars
per month, and that she be awarded
the care. and custody Of one minor
child, and such other and further re-
lief as the Court may deem Just. (See
petition.) y
And unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon of the second day
of the next term. being the August
term of said Court, which will COM
mence at Ottumwa, Iowa. on the 28th
day of August, A. D. 1907, default will
be entered against you and Judgment
rendered thereon.
Dated this 9th day Of June 1907.
Steck, Daugherty & Steck,
Attys for PLAINTIFF.
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OBITUARY.
Death Of Mrs. Carlisle.

Mrs. Sarah Carlisle, aged sixty-flve,
died at half past six Monday evening
at the home of her daughter Mrs. e.
e. Harsin, 313 South Twelfth street,
after an Illness from two years from
diabetes. Death came peacefully and
without pain, the lamp Of life burn.
ing out without SO much as culver
to indicate that there was suffering.
Mrs. Carlisle was born April 1s, 1912,
at Salem, Henry county. Iowa, her
father, Harrison Haggett, being one
of the first settlers In Iowa. Previous
to the death OF her husband two years
ago, Mrs. Carlisle had spent most OF
her life in Salem, although a short
time before Mr.. Carlisle passed to the
land beyond they had lived in Keo.
kuk, removing to Salem but a few
days before he died. She was faith.
full member of the Christian church
and never missed attending services
until overtaken by the sickness which
terminated in her death She is sur.
yiyed by the following children: Mrs
Mary Hatfield, Los Angeles, Calf:
Mrs. Bertha Stancer of Ottumwa. Ia,
and Mrs. e. e. Harsin of, .Keoluk. be-
sides son, Clinton. who lives near
Hamilton, Ill. With the execution OF
the daughter who lives at Los Angeles
all the children were present at her
bedside when the summons came.
Short funeral services will be held al
the home this afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
conducted by Rev. M. q. Nicoson. and
the body will be taken to Salem Wed.
nesday morning for buriaL-Tha Gata
City Keokuk July O.
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gaze back from the shimmering cause.
way that rippled seward to the rising
moon. 1t brought the breath into his
throat, and he shook as though seized
byaa great fear.
"Unless-what?"
''Unless you want me to-"
"Oh, God! don't play with mel" He
flung out his nand as though. to. stop
her while. his voice died out to sup.
plicating hoarseness. II can't stand
that"
"Don't you see? Won't you see?"
she asked. II was waiting here for
the courage to go to you since you
have made it SO very hard for me-
my pagan" With which she came
close to him. looking upward into mis-
face smiling little, shrinking a lit
tie, yielding yet Withholding. while the
moonlight made Of her eyes two bot
tomless boundless pools, dark with
love, and trimming with the promise
of his dreams.
THE END.
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ed?" insisted the morbid Simms, but
Glenister refused to discuss his com

ed?" insisted the morbid Simms, but
Glenister refused to discuss his com.
bat.
Come on, Slap" said the old pros.
pector. "let's go down town. I'm so
het up | can't set STILL an besides,
mebbe we can get the story the way 1t
really happened, from somebody who
amt bound an gagged an chloroform-
ed by sucn unbecomin' modesties.
Roy, don't never go into vawdyville
with them personal episodes, because
they read about as thrillin as cook
book. Why, say. I've had the story OF
that fight from four different fel1ers
already, none Of which was within
four blocks of the scrimmage, an
they're all diff'rent an all better n
your account"
Now That Glenister's mind had re-
covered some of its poise he realized
what he had done.
II was a beast, an animal" he
groaned, and that after all NV striy.
Ing. l wanted to leave that part be.
hind, wanted to be worthy of her
love and trust even though l never
won 1t, but at the first test am found
lacking. / have lost her confidence,
yes-and what Is worse. Infinitely
worse, nave lost my own. She's al
ways seen me at my worst" he went
on, but I'm not that kind at bottom,
not that kind. want to do what's
right, and If nave another chance |
Will, l know will. I've been tried too
hard that's ALL"
Some one knocked. and he opened
the door to admit the Broncho Kid
and Helen.
Wait minute, old man." said the
Kid. Pm here as a friend" The
gambler handled himself with diff
Guilty. Offering in explana tion:
I'm all sewed up in bandages of
one kind or another"
He ought to be in bed now, but he
wouldn't let me come alone, and I
could not wait" the girl supplemented.
while her eyes avoided Glenisters in
strange hesitation
He wouldn't let you. I don't under
stand"
I'm her brother" announced the
Broncho Kid. i've known 1t for a
long time, but I-I-well, you under
stand | couldn't let her know. All l
can say is, I've gambled square till the
night played you, and was as mad
as dervish then, blaming you for the
talk I'd heard Last night | learned
by chance about Strive and Helen and
got to the road-house in time to save
her. I'm sorry i didn't kill him. His
long white fingers wrthed about the
arm of his chair at the memory.
isn't he dead?" Glenister injured
mo. Tie doctors nave brought him
in and he'll get well. He's like half
the men in Alaska-here because the
sheriffs back home couldn't shoot
straight. There's something. else. I'm
not good talker. but give me time
and I'll manage it so you'll understand.
l triad to keep Helen from coming on
this erraEd. but she said it was the
square thing and she knows better
than |. It's about those papers she
brought in last spring. She was afraid
you might consider her party to the
deal, but you don't, do your" He
glared belligerently, and Roy replied,
with fervor:
Certainly not. Go on
We'll, she learned the other day
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FOR SALE OR TRADE-TwELvE
horse power gasoline mill outfit with
feed store in connection All ma
chinery new, good trade; fine loca
ton in good town. will sell or trade
for land. Physical condition reason
for disposing of property. Address
Mill, care Courier, Ottumwa.