The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1911-07-20


rowly escaped being wounded when,
while on his way to his home at No.
532 Seguin street, he was accosted bv
two men at Opelousas avenue and
Powder street. one of whom fired
shot at him. The affair occurred at 3
o'clock Sunday morning, and was re-
ported to the police by the intended
victim, who, however, could not give
any reason for the attack.
A. S. COvell of 525 Seguin street.
complained to the Eighth Precinct no.
lice Sunday afternoon that he had
been assaulted by Leonard Santos,
| Charles Yalats, Cliff Aucoin and Mack
McCauley while he was on the Canal
street ferry pOntoon at the head of
/ Morgan street. The police went 10
the place but could find none of the
parties. Covell says that the assault
was without cause or provocation and
that he will prefer charges in the Sec.
Ond City Criminal Court against the
men.
An enjoyable penny party was given
Sunday night at the residence of Mrs.
AucOin, 322 Olive street, for the bene-
fit of the Sisters of the Holy Cross
Convent. The event proved a sue
cess in every way. The children en-
Joyed games, while the older folks en-
joyed dancing. Master Clark Nelson
sang solo that was highly entertain
ing.
Miss Lily Palmer of Amite City was
a recent visitor TO Mrs Krogh of Yer
ret street.
Miss Eloise Schroeder returned las.
week after a months stay at Coving-
ton, La.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Babin and chill
dren, Florence, Ida and May Kinkaid,
Joe Kinkaid, Theresa Meyers and Wal
ter Babin left Sunday evening for a
two weeks stay at Milneburg.
Mrs. Ida Harvey and children spent
Monday at Milneburg.
Mrs. Richquar of Verret street is
doing nicely after serious operation.
After suffering more than months
L. from an attack of Bright'S disease,
, Mr.. George Thompson, Jr., aged "A, 331
Morgan street, died at a. m. Friday.
The funeral was held in the Holy
, Name of Mary church Saturday al 4
p. m, and interment was in ST. Bar
tholomew cemetery. He was a son of
the late George Thompson, of the Al.
giers police force, and was one of the
, best known young men on this side
of the river.
The German Benevolent Association
will be hosts at a picnic in Suburban
Park July 80. The arrangement com
mittee is already at work on the de-
tails to assure financial success. This
= is one of the oldest organizations in
. Algiers and since its organization has
: always been in flourishing condition
7 Robert Forrest, aged So, husband Of
!: Lucy Williams, a native of Leeds, Eng
!: land and a resident of Algiers for A
: years, residence 916 Opelousas street
!; died Friday morning after short i'll
!. ness. The funeral was held Sunday
!: at 2:30 D. m in the residence and in
!: terment was in Greenwood cemetery
An interesting event took place yes
terday afternoon at McDonoghville
the wedding of Miss Annie Engler tC
Mr.. Leo Jeansonne. The attractive
young bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Rudolph Engler, prominen
> residents of McDonoghville. The Ger
l emony was performed at st. Anthony:
Church at o'clock. The many friends
and relatives of the couple were at th'
= wedding to wish them good luck.
John Fachior and daughter Olivia
! formerly of here but now of Mobile
Ala. are visiting Mrs. John Zatarail
and Mrs. VIM. Salathe.
{ Victor Lac left Monday for Gal
weston.
t Miss Odicia Lac and Miss Naomi'
+ Rabaud left Saturday for Buras.
+ Albert Diket, one of our well-knowl
+ young men, has reopened Shabel'
{ Cafe in Patterson street.
{ The Southern Pacific Benevolent As
+ sociation will celebrate the twentieth
+ anniversary July %. In the Afternoon
{ there will be a street parade and II
t the evening banquet in Pythian Hal
T Miss Ada Chappell, of Baton Rouge
{ arrived here Monday night and VII
t spend the remainder of the summe
+ with relatives.
I Miss Hazel Labit of Crowley, La. i