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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11
Death Of Mrs. L, o. Bateman.

Mrs. Louise Olivia Brinsiar, wife OF
the late VIM. E. Bateman and daughter
of the late Col. L. a. Brineier, died st
her nome In Lessard street ii IL q clock
Monday morning after or illness OF
several weeks, aged forty seven years.
Mrs. Bateman's only son, BeirEe Bate
man, young man just attaining his
majority, died during the early part
of last year, and her eldest daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Bateman, passed into
the Great Beyond in November last
at the age of twenty-three years. A
second daughter, Miss Nanine Bate
man, is reported ia be suffering from
q severe attack of illness and may
not recover, hence there is an unusual
degree of sadness attached to the un-
timely and unexpected demise OF the
mother of this grief-stricken family.
Mrs. Bateman was connected with
some of the best-known and most
prominent families in this section of
the state, and enjoyed the esteem and
admir- atom of an exceptionally wide
circle of friends and acquaintance.
Her husband was at one time sheriff
of Ascension parish, while her father
was leading sugar planter OF the
ante bellum period and played q
prominent part in the affairs OF his
time. Besides her daughter, Mrs.
Bateman is survived by her mother,
one sister and four brothers,. A.
Bringier, Jr., of New Orleans; DR.. j.
T. Bringier, of Burnside; Browse
~Bringier, of Birmingham, Ala, and
N. D. Bringier, OF Donaldsonville-
to whom the profound sympathy of
the entire community is extended. The
funeral took place at II o'clock Tues
day forenoon, interment being made
in the Bringier family tomb in the
Catholic cemetery after impressive
services at the Methodist church.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11
MayinF Pictrres.

The management of the Gondran
Theatre has arranged with E. R. Ben
iamin, OF New Orleans, to run a con-
tinuous exhibition of moving pictures
and illustrated songs, except on the
nights when regular road attraction
is booked. Julius Boland, the noted
tenor, late of the Grau Opera Company,
has been engaged to sing illustrated
songs, and the very best and --latest
moving picture subjects will be shown
with q complete change of program
every other night. Admission, 8 ane
10 cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11
SUGAR sQUlBs.
End of The Grinding Campaign in AS
CepEion and Elsewhere-Items of In
ferest from Field and Factory.


cenEion and Elsewhere-Items of In
terest from Field and Factory.
The grinding season Of 1907 in As
cension has been as a tale that is
told since the wheels of the Belle Hell
enc factory ceased to rsvelve a few
days ago. While the tonnage OF cane
was disappointingly light and the yield
of sugar nothing to brag about, the
crop as whole proved fairly salts
factory and the results obtained were
far and away better than those which
characterized the disastrous season OF
1906.
A steady rain fell throughout the
parish from Sunday night to Monday
evening, but oa Tuesday the sun came
into his own again and the weather
for q couple OF days thereafter was all
to the candy-which means that it
couldn't have been improved upon
without breaking something.
C. C. Barton's Little Texas factory
on the 1st inst, after crushing approx
imately %, 600 tons of cane and turn
ing out in the neighborhood of g.
10000 pounds OF first sugars.
Henry Matherne, of Donaldsonville,
held down the position of cane weigher
at this house, as in former seasons,
and delivered the goods to the salts
faction OF all concerned.
Grinding was concluded at the big
Elm Hall factory in Assumption par
ish during the early part OF the cur
rent week, after successful run of
about forty-five days. A fraction over
16.000,00 pounds of sugar were pro-
duced, both of the mills with which the
place is equipped having been kept in
constant operation throughout the
season. Gus. P. Melaneon of Smoke
Bend, who is candidate for clerk of
court of Ascension parish, was chief
sugar-boiier of the Elm Hall factory.
The Wilbert Company's Myrtle
Grove factory in Iberville parish
wound up the campaign last Sunday
forenoon, being among the last houses
in It's locality TO terminate the sea-
son. The following well-known DON
aldsonvillians officiated at Myrtle
Grove in the capacities named, and, OF
course, gave a good account of them
selves on all occasions: D. Ohlmeyer,
Sr., chief sugar-boiler; Theodule
Michel, Sr., assistant; Alexis Poir-
rier and Walter Lambert, double-ef
feet men.
G. W. Ory's open-kettle Belmont
factory in West Baton Rouge parish
ground the last of 5000 tons ofcane on
Dec. 81, just in time to give all hands
an opportunity to celebrate New Year
without the restraining influence OF an
obligation to report for work next
morning. Albert r. Gilbert, of As
sumption, who manipulated the proof
stick, informs The Chief that the Bel
mont sugar and syrup output will ap-
proxim ate 1000 barrels.
Charles Landry. formerly assistant
manager of the Gay Company's ST.
Louis plantation in Iberville parish,
has come to Ascension to accept SIM
liar position on the Mccall Company
Evan Hall place, succeeding ]. C. Fer
nandez. With two such competent
and experienced workers as Manager
Emile Leblanc and Assistant Manager
Landry in charge of the field, it may
safely be assumed that Evan Hall will
be placed in the front rank of we'll cul-
tivated plantations In this section OF
the sugar belt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

A very enjoy able Christmas enter
tainment was given at the w. 0. W.
Hall in Gonzales on Thursday, Dec.
10, for the benefit OF the Gonzales
high school, of which Prof. L. A.
Shelton is principal and Misses Zoe
Lobrano and Fanny Thomas assist
ants. The program consisted OF songs,
recitations, drills, dialogues, tsbleaux
and other attractive features, ali OF
which were skillfuIly rendered by the
pupils of the school in the presence OF
a large and appreciative audience.
An interesting address by Joseph
Gonzales brought the successful enter
tainment to a close.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11
A delightful surprise party was ter

A delightful surprise party was ten
dered Miss Elsie Eikel last Saturday
afternoon by number of her little
friends, the occasion being her eleventh
birthday anniversary. A feature of
the pleasant affair was the spider web
hunt, each child being given a string
to unwind at the end of which was a
pretty souvenir. Other games were
also enjoyed and at the close of the
afternoon delicious refreshments were
served. Those present included Misses
Sophie Bloch, Rosina Singer, Royal
and Bella Casio, Bertha Ambrose,
Irene LawIess, Pauline Bloomenstiel,
Lea Leroy, Frances Prof1tt, Laura
Bigley, Beulah and Agatha Fisher,
Katie Morgan, Ruth and Miriam
Miller, Ruth Gautier, Emma OhImeyer
Edna Ramirez, Nellie Forest, Ethe
! Werner and Florence Mitchell.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Miss May Bradford, the charming
daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Nj. F.
Bradford of Port. Barrow, was ten
dered surprise party on Tuesday
night of last week by number Of her
young friends. Those present were
Misses Aurelia and Alice Moilere,
Edna Leblanc. Stella Casso, Lena
Garcia and Stella Montero; Willie
and Millard Bradford, Oneal Daigle,
Dudley Montero, Manuel Garcia and
William Casso.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Robert Hanson, the efficient mana
ger OF the Ellington plantation in St.
Charles parish, spent yesterday here
with relatives and was cordially
greeted by his many friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

TIE ninety fifth anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans was observed
here last Wednesday by the closing of
the banks and postoffice. Exercises
were suspended at the public schools
throughout the parish and the school
children were given holiday in
honor of the occasion
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Kenneth Lodge No. Al, Knights oil
Pythias, held an enthusiastic meeting
Thursday night and installed the Of
icers recently elected to serve for the
ensuing year. James T. Nix of New
Orleans, grand commander OF the
order in Louisiana, was in attendance
and conducted the Installation cere-
monies, which proved unusuallysinter-
esting and impressive. Refreshments
were served in the ante-room at tbs
conclusion of the meeting.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Miss Marjorie Hanson and her at
tractive guest, Miss Marguerite
Adams, left last Sunday for Jackson,
Miss, where they go to resume their
studies at Belhaven College.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Jas. Aucoin and Victor Johns, of
New Orleans. spent several days on
st. Emma plantation this week as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. K. A. Aucoin
and Miss Edith Aueoin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11
etery.

''The Hope of Reform" and "Be-
hold!'' will be the subjects of sermons
to be delivered by Rev. E. P. Grad
dock at the local Methodist church at
1890 O'Clock a. m. and 1880 clock p.
m. tomorrow, respectively. The gen.
eral public is cordially invited to at
tend the services.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Jacob Stentz, native and lifelong
resident of Donaldsonville, died at
his home in ST. Patrick street at
O'Clock p. N. last Saturday, aged
forty nine years. The funeral took
place at 3 O'Clock Sunday afternoon,
with services at the Episcopal church
and interment in the Protestant Gem
etery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Major Edmund Maurin, commander
of the Louisiana division of the United
Sons of Confederate Veterans, went to
New Orleans last Wednesday to at
tend the banquet given by Beauregard
Camp No. 100 at the conclusion of its
annual meeting and election of officers.
The repast was served at the Old
Hickory restaurant in Carondelet
street, where battle-scarred veterans OF
the gray and young men in the prime
of life sat side by side and listened
again to stirring "reminiscences and
interesting tales of events of the war.
Major Maurin was among the speak
ers of the occasion, responding to the
sentiment, "The Shreveport Reunion. u
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bouchereau
and their sweet little daughter have
moved from their former home on PaIo
Alto plantation and are now comfort
ably domiciled in one of the pretty
Duke cottages in st. Patrick street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Attorney E. N. Pugh went to Plaque
mine on business Tuesday afternoon,
returning Wednesday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

J. Rumsey Duke, proprietor of the
Good Luck Grocery, and ]. N. Co.
lomb, the well-known local insurance
agent, have favored The Chief with
handsome calendars for the year 1908.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

1t is reported that the Lemann Co.,
Ltd, which owns and operates mum
Der of plantations in this parish, will
shortly begin the construction OF
large canal connecting the Company
canal in the rear of its Peytavln
place with Bayou Lafourche. The
proposed waterway will traverse Ores.
cent plantation, and will not only drain
that place and add to its fertility, bui
viii prove OF stimable value 30 tht
various adjacent plantations and prop
ertiss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Mrs. Clerville Himel, OF T.auderd ale,
spent Thursday at Riverside as the
charming guest of Mrs. Walter Bar
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Jonas Tobias, of Baton Rouge, was
a business visitor to Donaldsonvlle
during the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

The town council is scheduled to
meet in regular monthly session at 8
o clock p. m. next Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

After spending several weeks heNe
with relatives, Theodule Michel, Jr.,
left Tuesday night for Beaumont,
Texas, where he is filling responsible
position in the employ of the Neches
Iron Works.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Mrs. j. NJ. Fenlon, one of upper
Asceusion's most charming young ma
irons, spent several hours in town
Thursday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Among the decisions handed down
by the state supreme court on Thurs
day last was one affecting the case of
Alvin Rochelle vs.. the Whitecsstle
Lumber and Single Co., Ltd, amend
ing the judgment of the lower court so
as to allow the plaintiff $4,000 damages.
While employed in the plant of the
Whitecastle Lumber and Single Com
pany several years age, Rochelle suf-
fered the loss of, one of his eyes
through the bursting of saw, piece
OF the broken supplement- striking him
in the optic and destroying tbs sight.
He brought suit against the company
in the district court of Iberville parish
and was awarded damages in the sum
of $4,000, but the judgment was APP
pealed from by the defendants and the
supreme court reduced the amount to
$1,000, as stated above. Rochelle Is 8
resident of this parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

The Chief is indebted to the Bank Of
Donaldsonvile for 1908 calendar
which equals in artistic elegance any
that has heretofore been issued by a
business institution of this town. It
consists of reproduction of Blen-
ner's famous painting, Maiden Med
itation, /" attractively mounted on heavy
board, and represents the highest
achievement of the photographer art.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Miss Helene Reuss, OF Germania,
is spending some time in New Orle-
ans as the charming guest of rela-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Afer spending some time in New
Orleans as the guest of relatives, Miss
Edith Aucoin returned this week to her
h,me on ST. Emma plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Yard and fam
ily. OF Galvez, passed through Don
alasonyille last Tuesday en- route
home from q visit to Kaplan.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Joseph Gonzales, OF Gonzales, spent
Yesterday in town and complimented
The Chief with much appreciated
call. -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

The baby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Gisclard was christened last Sun
day at the Church of the Sacred Heart,
Rev. j. NJ. 7. Massardier officiating.
The pretty name of Addie Pauline was
bestowed upon the dainty little miss,
the sponsors being Miss Denise N.
Beau, of St. Gabriel, and Whitney
Comstock, of Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ROUTE.
Steamer Yirgie
G. DAVIDSON, Captain P. T. BABIN, clerh
This swift and elegant boat makes

EoUR TRIPS DAILY
between Donaldsonville and Burnside. con.
necting with passenger trains, as follows:
Passengers going north take boat at8 AS o'clock
a. m. and go clock p. m.
Passengers going south take boat at 80 o clock
d. m. anu 2:l5 O'Clock p. m.
aorse-car ct Burnside wiz 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, 1908-01-11

E. G. Swartz, of Burton, was a
prominent visitor to Donaldsonville
on Tuesday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

A turnip weighing ST pounds and
measuring 224 inches in circumference
was presented to The Chief this week
by James E. Ayraud, who states that
it was raised by S. Briguac on his
farm three miles east of French Settle
ment, Livingston parish. Mr.. Brig
macs tenant prepared two dishes OF
greens from the turnip's leaves, and
the monster vegetable itself would
furnish a dish for good-sized family.
On farm adiourning Mr.. Brignac's
cane feet long and weighing II
pounds was raised. Mr.. Brignac is q
member OF the firm OF A. D. Guitrau
& Co., wholesale and retail mer-
chants of French Settlement, which
town enjoys the unique distinction oil
having an exclusively white popula-
ton, numbering about 1000, not a
single negro ever having resided within
it's limits.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Judge e. B. Talbot, of Plaquemine,
and Attorney George S. Guion, OF
Napoleonville, were in attendance at
tuesdays session Of district court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Miss Noemie Gaudet, of New orle-
ans, is the guest of Miss Irene
Landry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Mrs. C. D. Dalferes and her little
grandson, Master Allen Dalferes, are
snending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert e. Landry on Rodrigue
unlanhafinn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

Maher Bros. have sold their Tea
and Pea saloon in Churchville, oppo-
site the local Texas and Pacific freight
depot, to John f. Mauffrey, Of AS
sumption, the transfer having been eff
fected last Wednesday morning. Only
the contents and good will of the es-
Establishment are involved in the sale,
the Maher firm retaining the owner
ship of the property.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

A meeting Of the Democratic execu-
tive committee of the parish of Ascen-
| sion will be held at the courthouse in
Donaldsonville at noon next Tuesday,
the 14th inst, for the purpose of se-
Letting commissioners and clerks Of
election TO officiate at the various poll
ing places throughout the parish on the
occasion of the forthcoming Demo-
cratic primary. The call for the meet
ing of the committee was issued by
Chairman Victor Maurin, and full at
tend ance OF members is anticipated.
-
Mrs. Landry Leblanc, nee Laura
Landry, died at her home in Smoke
Bend at II o'clock Wednesday night
afUer an illness of long duration, aged
thirty seven years. Her remains were
laid to rest in the local Catholic GEM
etery at 3 O'Clock Thursday afternoon
after services at the ST. Francis of AS
sissium church in Smoke Bend, the fu-
neral obsequies being attended by q
large concourse of sorrowing relatives
and friends. Deceased is survived by
her husband and seven young chill
dren, to whom The Chief tenders as
surances of sincere sympathy.
The recently. elected officers of Olive
Camp No. Is, Woodmen of the World,
we're formally installed at rousing
meeting of that organization held
Wednesday night in the general lodge
room of the Masonic Temple. The in
stallation ceremonies were conducted
by State Manager E. NJ. We'll, of
Baton Rouge, and at the conclusion
of the meeting an elaborate banquet
was served at the Nichols Hotel. A
large proportion of the membership
of the camp was in attendance, and
much enthusiasm and good cheer pre-
vailed.
The Bridge Club was very delight
fully entertained on Thursday after
noon by Mrs. F. B. Lemann at her at
tractive home in Houmas street. The
prizes, a handsome rug and halt
dozen pretty cut-plass salt cellars,
were won by Mrs. E. G. Wathen
and the gracious young hostess.
Those who enjoyed the pleasur of
the afternoon were: Mesdames G. B.
Reuss, H. G. Whiteman, E. G. " athen,
Paul Leche, P. E. Hart, J. S. Thibaut,
w. C. Hanson, G. D. Bentley, ]. M.
Fenlon, J. D. Hanson and F. B. Le-
mann, and Misses Adele Blum aud
Anne Sims.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

SATURDAY. JAN. II, 1908
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

The Chief regrets to learn that 2, z.
Inmonville, a progressive young mer-
chant AMI popular citizen of the first
Ward. i seriously I'LL at his home IN
Smoke Bend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11

The lease of the Hope Villa ferry
franchise for the year 1908 was offered
for sale at public auction last Satur-
day forenoon by Parish Treasurer A.
A. King, and was adiudicated to
Louis U. Babin of Hope Villa, the
only bidder, for So. There were no
bidders for the Manchac and Point
Houma8 ferries, which had also been
advertised for sale.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11
j. A. Dalferes
DoNALDsoNvlLLE. La,

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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-01-11
Attention, Farmers!
Early Cotton Seed.

Planters have you secured your early variety
OF cotton seed? If not, you will want it to fight
the boil weevi1 with.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-22
ON THE FRONT

II ~ reported that tho steamers
OF the Island transportation COM
pany. owned BY Flyers q nyefs and
james Eaary have been sold 10
Captains Harrington and Greene.
The steamer will be continued on
the island route.
The loufahorcmen will not strike.
having agreed TO accept the new
wage scale made by the ShipowH-
ers' association. The new scale
gives 50 cents an hour and 80 cents
overtime. This Is a reduction OF
: and 10 cents In the different
scales
The local Freight Agents asso-
citation has elected the following
officers. President. D w Alien.
vice president. y. T Pope. aud J.
X. Hanion. secretary and treasurer,
The French bark Pierre IL in dis
tress off Carmannah point, Van.
couycf island.
The jefferson sailed north last
night with a fair list of passengers
and freight.
The Portland Is due IN port Sat
ufday from Seward and Valdez.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-22

Justice brewer OF the United
StAfca supreme cSurt shocked the
traditions OF the bench by criti.
cielng the president OF the United
States In public address.
For years Il has been the custom
OF the supreme court Justices 10 ab.
stain from political subjects This
Is based on the notion thar the
btnch IL impartial and judicial at
Hil times and should not become
partisan.
lsaEyen Ex.Atty. Gen. Needy. now
lahs he n a Justice. viii not discuss
politics.
but Justice Brewer does not feel
lbp9nd by tradition. lie writes for
ithf I0.cent magazines. gives inter.
Views on the best way TO play hop
lft6teh. and In general deports him.
Atf in a way that makes Chief Jus.
ttlcu Fuller take to his bed at regn.
Oar intervals and weep.
\ kistice Brewer is a Grover Clevc-
land democrat Cleveland appoint.
ed him on the Venezuela commits.
sloa. and the Justice has been "A
Cleveland democrat ever since.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-22

land. Is being searched for in THIS
country
William Jennings Bryan is In
Kentucky urging the legislators TO
vote for the election Of former Gov.
ernor Heckham as 4. ;. senator.
japan. according TO an authentic
report from Toxic. has decided 20
stop the emigration OF iaborers.
Friday evening OF next week
Gov. Hughes viii meet the state
republican committee OF New York
aud discuss his candidacy for the
presidency.
John Sharpe Williams has been
elected senator from Mississippi
The senate committee has accept
ed an amendment 10 the penal code
making Il criminal ofleuse for
ans employe 20 give out advance
reports on crop statistics.