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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
Rouue-Aucoin,

Fred. Rogge, Jr., one of the best
| known and most popular of the
younger citizens Of this community
and Miss Edith Aucoin, the charm
! ing daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. A
Aucoin, of Barton, were quietly mar,
ried at O'Clock Tuesday night at
| the home of the brides parents on
st. Emma plantation The impressiv
nuptial ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. NJ T. Ma;ssardier, pastor of
the Donaldsonvil1e Catholic church,
and there were present the mem
bers of the immediate families of
the contracting parties. The bride
was attended by her sister, Mrs. E.
D. Cire, of New Orleans. and the
groom's best man was his brother,
William Rogge, of Gulfport, Miss.
After the pretty ceremony an in
formal reception was held, when
numerous toasts were offered and the
health and happiness Of the newly
welded pair suitably pledged.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogge Amotored to
Donaldsonville Tuesday night and
have taken up their residence in one
of the coy little cottages in ST. Vim
cent street. pposIte stsVi neent' $ In
stitute.
The groom is the son of Fred.
Royce, Sr., a leading business man
and popular citizen Of Dona1d sonville,
and is young man Of engaging per-
sonality and numerous sterling
traits of character His bride is the
daughter of K A. Aucoin, fol. many
years past the efficient manager Of
Mrs. E. H. Barton's SIENNA planta-
ton, and is one of Ascension's pref
test and most accomplished young
women. Both young people are very
popular in this community. and have
a host of friends here and elsewhere
who will unite in extending them
Warmest congratulations and cordial
good wishes for a long and happy
married life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

would be encouraged to con-
tinue the subsequent INSTALL
ments. Our liberality to-
wards purchasers in the
matter Of time payments
would assure the young peo-
pie against a forfeiture due
to any minor lapses. It
would be our aim to lend
every form of assistance to-
wards the completion of the
contract.
We should be glad to cor
respond with those persons
who see in a Christmas gift
a means which may be di-
rected to a rnuch-to-be-de-.
sired end.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
:. GREAT REMOVAL SALE.

l W. |otl'y StoSlh9 SGt TITS r Inc
Stock of JeweIry Diamonds
Watches, Clocks, siNerware, Etc.
| Preparatory to Moving into New
Quarters.
An exceptional opportunity to pur.
chase handsome Christms gifts at
prices far below the usual figures is
afforded by the great removal sale
now in progress at Alfred Landry
jeWelry store in Railroad avenue.
After Jan. /, 1912, Mr. Landry's es-
Enlistment will be located in the
Blanchard building, Railroad avenue,
and with view to disposing of as
much of his stock as possible in the
interval remaining before his re-
moval into his new quarters, so as
to render the task of moving less
difficult, he has marked down the
prices on practically all#of his goods
to figures that closely approximate
the actual cost, and even go below
it in many instances.
Tempting bargains are offered in
fine jewelry, diamonds, watches,
clocks, silverWare, cut-glass, fancy
novelties, etc., and assurance is
given that the goods are: of the very
highest quality and newest design.
Coming at this season 8of the year,
when everyone is in search of suit
able Christmas gifts for friends or
relatives, this big sale offers an OPP
portunity that is exceptional, and one
that careful and economical shoppers
can not afford to overlook without
doing their pocketbooks rank in
justice.
Mr.. Landry cordially invites the
public to visit his store and look over
his magnificent line of goods, and
he particularly requests that those
who have not solved the vexing
Christmas problem What to give?"
will call on him and let him offer a
few suggestions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Arrangements are now being made
for extensive improvements in St.
Elmo. These Improvements will be
completed within the next few
months. While 1t Is against the an
nounced policy Of this company to
alter it's original published prices Of
$50 to SIS, there Is a possibility that
the enhancement OF values as re-
suit Of these activities will make
such a course necessary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
!. NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Of the

Bank of DonaidsonviiIe.
Doualdsonyille, La. Dec. q. 1911.
NOTICE is hereby given to the stock hoIders
OF the Bank of DonRldsonville that the an.
nual election OF board ct directors composed
OF eleven members, to serve for the ensuing year
will be held at the bank on
Tuesday, January 9, 1912,
at II o'clock a. M. in accordance with Article
sour OF the charter. w. D. PARK,
Cashier
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
NOTICE
to the

Stockholders of the Lafourche Val
ley and Gulf Railroad Company.
VOU ARE HEREBY notified that a special
~ meeting Of the stockholders OF the Lafourche
Valley and Gulf Railroad Company will be held
at the Office OF the Company at Donaldsonville,
La, on
Wednesday, January 8, 1912,
in accordance with a resolution of the Board Of
Directors adopted at meeting held on the 22nd
day OF November, 1911. The said meeting being
called for the purpose OF considering an ameud-
ment to Article Four Ia Of the Company's char
ter. and to consider any other matters that may
be brought before said meeting.
F. M. WEIGH, President.
CHAs. MAuRIN. Secretary.
Donaldsonyille. La, Dec. 9, 1911.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
. SATURDAY, Dec. 9, 1911.
VAIL has it.

The Bank of Donaldsonville' board
n directors met in monthly session
forenoon and transacted
|outine business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Charest Thibaut, the talented young
1gD Of DR.. and Mrs. John S. Thibaut,
I'M for New Orleans last Sunday to
keept a position in the New Orleans
kssi0nal Bank.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Will Rogge. of Gulfport, Miss, was
D town for couple of days this
asek as the guest of his father, Fred.
kqgge, sr., and was warmly greeted
N his numerous friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Inc small frame building adjoining
the residence of DR.. T. H. Hanson,
IN hallroad avenue, and used by DR..
hanson as an office, was moved
wednesday on to a portion of the
lot occupied by Sheriff E. C. Han
sons dwelling in Lessard street. DR.
Hanson, who was recently bereayed
by the death of his charming wife,
Will hereafter make his home with
MS brother and sister-in-law, Sher-
If and Mrs. Hanson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR RENT.

THyHE COMFORTABLE and desirab1y situated
y residence property at the corner of Iberyille
and st. Vincent streets. House contains sig
rooms hall and double kitchen. Large yard
and stable. Apply to J. F. FERNANDEZ, Don
aldsonyille La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

E L. E. Bentley came up from New
Orleans Wednesday forenoon to at
tend the monthly meeting of the
Bank of Donaldsonville' board of di-
rectors, and was accompanied by
his charming wife. During their brief
stay here Mr.. and Mrs. Bentley were
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. g. Dom
maud Bentley.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

oreal Gonzales, of Gonzales, came
/ town Wednesday to attend the
a5nthly meeting Of the finance com
nittee of the police jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
Misc Rnsa Gal1threany

Miss Rosa Gauthreaux, the tai
ented young daughter of Mr.. Mrs. A
j. Gauthreaux, Of this city, left last
left last Sunday for Sorrento, where
she will teach in the Sorrento school
for the remainder of the current
session.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
MALE HELP WANTED

O. to 81 daily selling New Fibre Brooms: 100
spC per cent profit; every woman viii buy.
Begin canvass at once. Sample by express, Boo
WYNNE BROOM CO., Elmira N. Y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

r.
A large number of local football
fans left here this morning for Ba-
ton Rouge, where they will witness
the game of football to be played in
that city this afternoon between the
Tulane and L. S. T. teams. The
party will return tonight, the steam
er Virgie having been chartered to
make a special trip to connect with
the excursion train from New Or
leans over the Valley road on its re-
turn from Baton Rouge Among the
Donaldsonviliians who will view the
game are Mr.. and Mrs. Abe H.
BloomenstieI, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Don
maud Bentley, E. A Thibodeaug, B.,
j. Vega, Elmer Gaudet, DR., q, <,
Sims and Masters Kittredge and
Kline Sims, Jack Landry, Eddie Vega,
Guy Landry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR RENT
FOR RENT,

ME HALF of the well-located brick store
~ building. No. 40S Railroad avenue, next to
J; Q. Babin's store}. Apply to DAVID ISRAEL,
JR.. Donaldsonville La. 49,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Rene Serre, of Oar
row, are the happy parents of a big
baby boy, who made his appearance
at their home last Sunday. The Chief
joins in the congratulations and good
wishes ELECTED by the notable event.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

After spending several days here
as the guest of her sister, Mrs. J..
J. Park, Miss Elizabeth Moebius re-
turned Thursday to her home at
Lacour, Pointe Coupee parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Ferrier Blanchard spent cou-
d Of days in New Orleans during
te=Week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Iaon. Henry c. Braud, Of Burnside,
\ James P. Armitage, of st. Pat
were among the directors of
copies Bank who attended the
Baaa meeting Of that board last
|3aday forenoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR RENT.

THE TWO ATTRACTIVE cottages. Nos. aoa
and POI Houmas street, are offered for rent
at rs and $l2 per month, respectively. Apply
to DAVID ISRAEL, JR., Donaldsonville La.
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FOR RENT.

HSHE TWO-sTORY brick building at the cor.
III ner of Mississippi and St. Patrick streets
lately occupied by the undersigned. Reason.
able terms. Long lease if desired For further
information apply to or address F. ROGGE,
Donaldsonville La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

|afs. Emile Roehl and her children,
PONY, Helen, Paula ana Emile, Jr.,
New Orleans, are spending some
E|ae with Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Web
/ az their country home on Bayou
Phlrche.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

The Cooley & Thorn floating thea
ire will give a performance at the
river front here next Monday night,
Dec. IL, presenting the interest
ing comedy-drama, Under Western
sldes.' This well-knoWn play is not
Jesse James or a wild vest pro-
duction, but a charming portrayal of
rural life in the great west, with
the various finely-drawn characters
interpreted by a capable and we'll
balanced company High-class vaude-
vile specialties will be introduced
between the acts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
POSITION WANTED.

PLANTATION MANAGER OF So years. ex-
a perience desires position for 1912 as man.
ager, or manager and sugar-maker, Can fur.
nlsh best Of references. At liberty Jan. /, 1912.
apply to or address K. A. AUCOIN. Barton P.
o., La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

The municipal and parochial Ii
cense ordinances for the year 1912
are published in official form on
pages 2 and of today'sE issue of The
Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Looking for Christmas goods? Mrs.
/ Wall, in Mississippi street. has
Fiat you want.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

ID UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given,to
Il all whom it may concern, that the
the undersigned has applied to the
town council Of the town of Don
aldsonyille, by filing a petition as
required by Section 5 of Act No.
176 Of 1908, to obtain a license to
conduct an establishment for the
sale of Intoxicating liquors at re-
tail, to negroes, during the year 1912.
in the building at No 1lo1 st. Pat
rick street, corner Of Third street,
in said town.
SALVATORE MISTRETTA.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

III S. Crawford, the enterprising.
l|aaager of the Miles Company's As
sasion store, was in town Thurs
on business and eonlplimented
sg5hlef with a pleasant call
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Misses Alberta and Carrie Lear,
New Orleans. spent last satur-
q and Sunday here very pleas
kg as the guests of Misses Min
4 and Elsie Eikel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Misses Mamie and Louise Hun1ey
Flfled Monday from New Orleans,
pee they had been spending a few
Es as the guests Of relatives and
ends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR SAL 4,

TEyHE TWO (2l buildings known as Nos. 11a and
- lis abroad Avenue. In Donaldsonville, La,
the property Of Donaldsonville Lodge No. 1853,
B. P. Q. Elks. Sealed bids for either or both OF
these buildings win be received up to and in
Guiding Saturday. January s, 1919. The right is
reserved to reject any and all bids. For further
Information apply to or address, R. N SLATOR,
Donaldsonyiue La, - >,--.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Alex. Bloomenstiel ard Frank Me
dine went to New Orleans last Sun
day and motored up from that city
the same day in Mr.. Bloomenstiel's
new 1912 model Cadillac touring car.
This machine is one of the hand
soonest and most finely appointed
lnedium-priced cars yet seen here,
and has attracted much attention.
1t is equipped with the self-starting
system, electris lights, and all the
other late devices and Improvements,
and has 36-horsepower engines. Mr..
Bloomenstiel is local agent for the
Cadillac cars, and recently sold one
of the 1912 model machines to Sam.
Kessler, of Belle Rose.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

1.-THE finest line of Yuletide can
gas, postcards, fireworks, dolls, toys
ID novelties to be found i'll Donald
AAaVille is on display at Mrs. Wahls
aiety store in Mississippi street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

1 Call at Mrs. Wallis store in Mis-
Rssippi street and look over her fine
bic of Christmas novelties. Her
Ssplay Of holiday goods is the biggest
bid best i'm town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
LIQUOR LICENSE.
ID UBLIC NOTICE is hereby civ

ID UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given,
4 to all whom it may concern, that
undersigned has applied to the po-
lice jury Of the parish Of Ascension,
by filing a petition as required by
Section s of Act No. 176 of 1908, to
obtain a license to conduct an es-
Enlistment for the sale of fntoxica-
ting liquors at retail, during the year
1912, in a building owned by G.
Guarino in the village of Smoke
Bend, in the first ward of said par
ish. VINCENZO PIZzOLATO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

zcneap Tony has just received a
complete line of Christmas toys.
VISIT ms big toy department and look
over his splendid assortment of dolls
tnat are dear to the little girls heart;
wagons, carts, magic
lanterns, tool boxes, musical horns
ana many mechanical toys that would
delight the boy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

| l y. H. Bordelon and her son,
annette, have returned to Dom
Es9hsllle after an absence of five
Eaas, and will be the guests Of
IN Bordelon's parents, Mr.. and
~ I, Y. Langbecker. until after the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Gre and fam
~, OF New Orleans, were the guests
nus week of Mrs. Cire's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Aucoin, of Bar
ton, having come up to be. present
at the marriage of Miss Edith Au-
clon to Fred. Royce, Jr., which took
place Tuesday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
PUBLIC SALE
-of the
DonaldsonvlIle Wharf and Market


DonaldsonvlIle Wharf and Market
Franchises.
RY VIRTUE of and in obedience to ordinances
~ of the common council of the town of Don
aldsonville, will adjudicate to the last and
highest bidder. at the principal front door OF
the courthouse in said town, on
Saturday, December 80, 1911,
at II o'clock a. M, az the lease of the Donald.
sonville wharf and landing dues. and (2) the
lease of the DonaIdsonville markethouse and
market dues, for the term of one year from the
LIST of January to the 31st OF December 1912,
both inclusive. subject to the terms aud condi-
kept on file at the Office of the town clerk
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
JOSEPH N. GISCLARD, Treasurer
DonaIdSOnvi1le, La, Dec g. 1911
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
Johnnie Bohannon, a shiftless half

Johnnie Bohannon, a shiftless half
breed negro who turned in a false
alarm OF fire from box Is at about
9:45 O'Clock last Sunday morning,
was brought before Mayor Charles
Maurin the following day to answer
to the charge of tamperirg with the
fire alarm system, and after being
questioned by the mayor was re-
manded to Jail to await an exanina-
ton by Coroner Paul 7. Thibodaux
as to his sanity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

One or more St.
Elmo lots would
make a unique and
certainly most ac-
ceptable Christmas
gift. To make a
presentation Of this
kind partake to the
full Of the spirit Of
the season, we have
evolved a method
Of handling this
business that we
believe meets the
situation a DIN i + :
ably.
Parents or guardians who
wish to instill into their
young people habits of thrift
could make a long step to-
wards that end by presenting
the young persons on Christ
mas morning with a pass
book for one or more St.
Elmo lots, on which a first
payment Of SIS or $40 has
been made. The first pay
ment would be The actual
gift then the recipient
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

n George Barker and her hand
1tttle sons, Of Vacherie, are
W. some time here as the
OF relatives. Mr.. Barker, who
capable saw-filer at the Vach-
sa8mll, left last week for Con-
parish to enjoy his annual
saailt Of several days. During
ssenee, Mr.. Barker is being re-
~ the VacheEie sawmill by
sH Babin, of Burton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN.
nARK BAY HORSE, about 10 hands high
AZ short-coupled, small neck and head; white
star on forehead and white hair on each side o.
loWl. Finder will please return to METRY
THOMAS, No. SD Houmas street, Donaldson
vile, La and receive reward.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

s'er spending d week at Wagga-
as the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
v =. Landry and family, Miss
n terrlo came to Donaldsonvile
Ivy evening for a brief visit to
|llead, Miss Lee Landry, remain
until Monday afternoon, when
1eturned to her home in New
|aas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09
FOR SALE OR RENT.

IL rent, or will sell the middle tract Apply tc
or address. DR.. L. E. DUFFEL. Napoleonville
La. -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

y host OF friends of Mr.. and
s.barl DelBuono are congratulate
fAiem upon the birth Of their
senlld fine boy, who arrived
storkyille az $3.50 O'Clock last
WY afternoon. The Chief adds
WIS of Fluctuations anent the
ssatous event, and wishes the
y life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

To keep posted on local news, sub
scribe to The Chief.
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The many friends In this commu-
nifty Of Mrs. Robert jefferson Reed,
of LItc11er, formerly Miss Mabel ,Thi-
bodallx will be interested 10 learn
that On Wednesday forenoon she
became the proud mother Of a fine
baby boy, the happy event having
TRANSFERRED at the home of Mrs.
Reeds mother, Mrs. Blanche Thibo-
daux, at st. Patrick. This is the
first child which has come to bless
the union of Mr.. and Mrs. Reed, and
The Chief hopes there is in store for
the youngster a long and happy life.
The little newcomer has been given
the name of Robert Norwood Reed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

aomentous event occurred in
Sssasefold OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
last Sunday, when the tabled
n PAID his first visit to that es-
1s Young couple and presented
with a bouncing baby boy. It
w much pleasure to chronicle
saspicious happening, and to
y extending congratulations
spa wishes to the proud parents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

Mrs. Sam. Ayraud, who removed to
New Orleans several months ago,
returned to Donaldsonville this week
and is again comfortably domiciled
in her spacious residence at the cor
ner of Railroad avenue and Claiborne
street. Mrs. John F. Landry and
family, who have been occupying
the Ayraud dwelling during the pc
Rod of Mrs. Ayraud's residence in
the Crescent City, have moved into
the Episcopal parsonage at the cor,
ner of Nichols avenue and st. Pat
rick street, recently vacated by Mr..
and Mrs. R. A. Stephenson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-09

The Fairview Land Company, which
will do q general real estate business
in this state, has been organized in
New Orleans with a capital stock of
100000, divided into 1000 shares Of
the par value of $500 each. The
charter of the company was filed
Tuesday, and shows the officers to
be: julius F. Funk, president; J. N.
Colomb, vice president, and H. l..
Favrot, secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. Colomb, who is a well-known
business man of this city, holds 99S
shares Of the capital stock, and
Messrs. Funk and FaYrot are the
holders Of one share each.