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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20
E|RENEH'e Parade,

Anniversary Celebration Of DonaIdson-
vile Fire Department Held Last
stnday ~ Large Number of Fire
LaAdies Participate in Interesting
Display.
/ The anniversary parade and celebration
of the DonaldsonviIle fire department,
which was held last Sunday afternoon,
was most interesting and attractive
spectacle, and was participated in by a
large number of our gallant volunteer fire
ladies. Hundreds Of people from the
surrounding parishes were attracted to
Donaldsonville for the notable event, and
all the streets traversed by the procession
were lined with delighted spectators.
The parade formed in Crescent Place at
AIS o'clock p. inland was led by Mounted
Officers John Ramirez and Lucien Acosta,
Jr.. after whom rode the grand marshal
of the pageant, Mayor Charles Maurin,
and his aides, DIR. 7. H. Hanson, Emile Lee
Boeuf, H. c. Whiteman and w. D. Park.
They were followed by municipal and par
ish officials in carriages.
Next in line was Phoenix Steam Fire
Company No. 1, preceded by its marshals,
DR.. Clarence Goette, Louis Mollere, JOS M.
Belle and Norbert Nereaux The COM
pany's magnificent Silsby steamer. Lady
Clara, was highly FURNISHED and attract
lively decorated with streamers and
flowers.
Ascension Hook and Ladder Company
No. 1, with its modern truck decorated to
represent the battleship Idaho came next,
with G. Kline, DR.. E. K. Sims and Terrier
Blanchard as marshals.
Volunteer Hose Company followed, its
hose wagon being prettily embellished
with thousands of artificial flowers, with
several beautiful little girls seated amidst
the blossoms. The marshals were E. c.
Hanson, Henry Buquoi and Willie Oubre.
Then came Vigilant Hose Company, its
hose wagon surmounted by burning
building with number of diminutive fire.
men on the roof applying the hose to the
flames. Vigilants marshals were O. A.
Folse, Edmund Maurin and DR.. D. C.
Brumfeld.
The rear was brought up by Protective
Hose Company No. 4. the youngest mem-
Der Of the local fire fighting organization,
with E. C. Wathen, A. j. Schroeder
George Forrest and Paul Fontana as mar
shals.
Each of the companies was preceded by
a brass band.
The celebration was brought to close
with grand fair and ball given by Pro-
tective Hose Company at its new hall in
st. Patrick street, below the T. and P.
freight depot. Ascension Hook and Lad
der and Volunteer, Vigilant and Protect
i've Hose Companies banqueted in a body
at the fair, while Phoenix Steam Fire
Company partook OF its annual spread at
its hall in Chetimaches street.
Ice cream with strawberries, at 10
cents, is one of the many delicious con-
fections to be had daily at Edmond
Richard popular X-Ray Pharmacy.
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Closing Exercises of Belle Rose School.

| The closing exercises Of the Belle. Ross
| graded school were held last night in the
school auditorium, the entertainment pro
wing one of the most successful and in.
teresting in the history of the institution
A large and appreciative audience was il
attendance, and the attractive program
arranged for the occasion was carried out
in manner which reflected much credit
upon the pupils who took part and attested
| the efficiency of the training they had re-
ceived at the hands of their jealous pre-
ceptors.
The graduates were Misses May Dal-
feres, of Belle Alliance, and Anna Dupre
Of Belle Rose, upon whom diplomas were
conferred by.S. A. Alleman, the efficient
superintendent Of the Assumption public
schools. Prof. H. L. Bourgeois, of St
James, is the capable principal of the
Belle Rose school.
The program was as follows:
Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still piano
Anna Dupre
Fairy Sunshine Ian operetta] First Grade
Brownie Drill----.----F Fourth and Fifth Grades
'EULALIA''
IAN Operettal
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Zenas, King of the Fairies --------B. A. Dalferes
Eulalia, Queen OF the Fairies Rosie Richard
Fiorianus, Flower Sprite-- Josephine Dalferes
Sylvan, atwood Nymph- Clifton
Iris, a Wood Nymph Helen Kahn
Echo, Maid of the Woods Dossat
Narcissus, Hunter Richard Barlow
Cupid. God Of Love------------ Sidney Daigle
| 'Briar Rose,'' recitation --- Helen Kahn
Second Scene.
Topsy Turvy Drill ----F Fourth and Fifth Grades
Third Scene.
Spartacus to the Gladators,'' recitation
-----.-----.--- B. A. Dalferes
Fourth Scene
Glass --------------------Anna Dupre
Va1edictory- May Dalferes
Comforting Of Diplomas .supt. S. A. Aleman
The popular X-Ray Pharmacy makes a
specially of ice cream in bulk at the fol-
lowing prices, packed and delivered:
Quart, 40 cents; half-gallon, 65 cents;
gallon, SIPS. This ice cream is made
daily from the purest and freshest ma
terials under absolutely sanitary condi-
tions. and is guaranteed to be strictly
high-grade in every respect. The ladies
will find it most convenient to order a
supply of this delicious cream for dessert
or for their social functions. Ring up
telephone 1882 and your order will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20
In : MEMoRlAM
THos. w. COOK. ST.

HALL OF ASCENSION Hook AND LADDER FIRE T
COMPANY, 4
Donaldsonville. La, May 16, 1911. !
WHEREAS, the Almighty God. in the exer-
wv else of that omnipotent wisdom which
passeth human understanding, has called from
our midst our brother and friend. THOS. w.
COOK, SR., and,
Whereas, it is meet and proper that this
Company should pay a fitting tribute to the
memory of our deceased member and testify our
grief over his untimely loss; therefore be it
Resolved. That in the death Of Thos. W. Cook,
ST., Ascension Hook and Ladder Fire Company
has lost one of its most Jealous and useful mem
bers: one who was ever ready to respond to the
call of duty and to exert his utmost endeavor to
relieve distress and suffering, and one who was
loved and honored by us all.
Be it further resolved, That we mourn him not
only as member Of this company and as tire
fighter of exceptional ability and bravery, but as
an active and loyal citizen of this community,
wherein he has held many offices of public trust
and honor.
Be it further resolved. That our deepest and
sincerest sympathy goes out to the grlef-strlcken
children. brothers and other relatives whose
hearts have been SO sorely tried by this vista
ton of sorrow; that these resolutions of respect
to the memory of our late brother be spread up
on the minutes of this company. a copy sent TO
his family, and a copy published in the Donald
vile Chief. LED LANDRY, Chairman;
LAURENT RODEILflAT,
JUSTILIENS DEBATE,
FRED SEIPPER,
a. v. TEMPLET,
Committee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20
IN MEMoRIAM
THos. w. COOK. 81.

HALL OF DoNALDsoNvIILE FIRE BOARD, !
Donaldsonyille, La, May Is, 1911. !
WHEREAS, the Almighty Ruler of the Uni
w verse, in His infinite wisdom, has per-
mitted the Angel of Death to invade our ranks
and take from us one Of our most Jealous and
useful members, THOS. w. COOK, ST., and, E
Whereas, bowling humbly as we do to the in
scrutable will OF God. firm in the belief that he
does everything for the best, this Board desires
to record the deep sorrow and lasting regret
which we feel because of the loss of our good
friend and co-worker; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Donaldsonville Fire De
partment has in the passing away Of this fearless
fire-fghter and staunch supporter suffered a
great and heavy loss.
Be it further resolved That we join with this
community, for the upbuilding of which he la
bored and for whose advancement he gave forth
the best efforts of hfs life in rendering our trib
ute to his memory.
Be it further resolved. That these expressions
of our sorrow be published in the Donaldsonvllle
Chief and spread upon the minutes of this Board
and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to
the family of our lamented friend and co-laborer.
ID. SRAEL.S SR.,
w. G. WILKINSON,
GLEN MOLLERE,
A. j. MELANCON,
PAUL WILHEfT,
Committee.
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Card of Thanks.

THsHE UNDERSIGNED desire to express theil
A profound gratitude to the Donaldsonyille
Fire Department. the members of Olive CamI
No. IS, Woodmen of the " orld their friends and
acquaintance and the good people Of the com
munity generally for the many kindnesses and
evidences Of sympathy rendered to them in the
bereavement occasioned by the passing away o.
their father. Thomas W. Cook, Sr. The tender
thoughtfulness and consoling sympathy of these
good friends is deeply appreciated and will al
ways constitute one of our sweetest and most
cherished memories ODILE COOK,
GERTIE COOK,
r. w. COOK,
JULES A. COOK,
THEO. HI. COOK.
Donaldsonville, La, May 90 191l
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New I iCtture Theatre

"a 7E take pleasure in announcing to the amusement
w loving people Of Donaldsonvile and vicinity that we
have arranged to open FIRST-CLASS MOVING 4
PICTURE THEATRE in the east half Of the ground floor
Of the Peoples Bank building at the Of Railroad
and Mississippi street Work of remode]ing the
place will be begun at once and will be ready for occu-
pancy or about June L.
The photoplay theatre will comfortably seat $50
people and will be cooled by electric fans. No pains
expense will be spared in making the theatre odate
every respect The furnishings and equipment through
out will be Of the latest and most improved design and
the finest pictures available will be offered to patrons.
The admission prices will be 5 and 10 cents:
Two months Admission Ticket will be awarded to the lady
submitting the most appropriate for the theatre
Suggestions for title together with the Of the
lady offering same, should be placed in sealed envelope
and left at epagnes eWery store in the Goette build
ing, Railroad avenue.
The patronage OF the public is earnestly solicited
TREPAGNIER s BOSTON, Proprietors
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Card Of Thanks,

TEyHE UNDERSIGNED adopts this method -o
d expressing ler sincere gratitude to the mem
bers OF Mohawk Tribe NO. Improved Order Of
Red Men for the substantial assistance rendered
her by that organization during the illness and
after the death Of her husband. the late James
&. Ayraud. these loyal friends we're tireless in
their effort to be OF service and to tighten in
some degree the desoaate shadow cast by the
lowering pinions OF the Angel of Death. and it is
with a feeling of the most profound appreciation
that make public acknowledgement of my debt
of gratitude to them and their noble order.
Respectfully,
MRS. JAMES e. AYRAUD. s
Port Barrow, La, May 20, 1911.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mr.. and Mes. Philip Braud and their
daughters, Misses Hester and Maud
Braud, and Miss Coulon, OF Thibodaux.
spent the past Sunday here as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Fortier
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mrs. |. A. Schexnaydre and her ,daugh-
tiers. Lillian and May, of Thibodaux, spent
few days in Donaldsonville during the
early. part of the week as the guests Of
MFR. and Mrs Edmond Richard
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Misses Odile Blanchard, E. Landry and
Bertha and Lorena Rodrigue, Mrs Henry
Dupre and Mrs. Charles Alonzo, of Belle
Rose, were the guests of Mrs. Nick Lee
Blanc and family last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Rabbi Rosenwasser, of Baton Rouge,
will lecture at the Bikur Cholim Syna-
gogue il this city at 1880 O'Clock tomor-
row forenoon, taking as his subject, The
Escape from the Commonplace The
public is cordially invited to attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

The many friends of Anatole J. Esneault
will regret to learn that he has been con-
fined to his home for the past ten days
with an attack of fever, and will join The
Chief in wishing him an early recovery
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mrs. L. E. Bordelon and her daughter
Miss Linster Bordelon, returned Thursday
morning to their home in Marksville, after
spending week here as the guests o1
Mrs. Bordelon's daughter-in-laW, Mrs. E
H. Bordelon, and MIR. and Mrs. E. Lang
becker.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Judge S. A. Ailen1an, of Belle Alliance,
was in town yesterday circulating among
his many friends, and did not fail to illu-
inmate The Chief Office with the light of
his genial "phiz.'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

A big delegation OF members Of Ascen-
sion Council No. 1887, knights Of Column
bus, will leave on the s O'Clock Texas and
Pacific train tomorrow morning for Ed
gard, where a large class of candidates
will be initiated into St. John Council No
151A
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Try Chocolate Nut Sundae at the K
Ray Pharmacy. 1t is delicious. 10 cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

!. Miss Marie Keller left Wednesday for
her home in Hahnville after spending a
while here as the guest of Miss Amelie
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mrs. NJ. Romero and her daughter and
grand daughter, of Barton, were the guests
of Mrs. A. Wunstell last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Monday special at Tobias's: Ladies En-
broidered 25-cent Handkerchiefs for 1o
cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Miss Rose Plaisance, Of Barton, is
spending some time in Bogalusa as the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs Rufus Breitling.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mrs. f. Corbo and Miss F. Sanchez, OF
Barton. spent Sunday in Port Barrow as
the guests of Mrs. John We'll.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mrs. Simon Landry, of Crevasse Settle
ment, was shopping in Donaldsonyille
Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

p. E. Villeminot and his bright young
son, Edward. Of Houma, spent Sunday
and Monday here as the guests Of friends
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Misses Minta Joffrion, Of Napoleonville
and Charlton Locke, Of Bayou Gouia, were
recent guests of Miss Mary Whiteman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Monday special at obias's: 5-inch wide
all-silk Ribbons. all colors, 10 cents per
yard
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Monday special at Tobias's: Wide En-
broidery Insertings. only cents per yard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mrs. R. A. Bentley came up from New
Orleans this morning and viii spend a
while at Roselawn as the guest of her
grandchildren, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Donnaud
Bentley.
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The Lumville Stars defeated the Cas-

The Lumville Stars defeated the Cas-
sard Greys for the third time this season
in spirited game at Barton last Sunday,
the score being to 0. Here is the way
the teams lined up: Lunville Stars-H.
Corbo, pitch; E. III. Acosta, catch; A.
Corbo, first base; T. Curse, second base; D.
Romero, third base; F. Sanchez, center
field; H. Curse, short-stop; j. Martinez,
left field; F. Mornatobo, right field Cas-
sard Greys-Tony Medine, pitch; A.
Plaisance, catch; j. Rogera, first base; R
Falcon. second base; G. Cassard, third
base; L Plaisance, short-stop; L. Diez, left
field; L. Shank, center field; T. Rodriguez,
right field.
Among the prominent east Ascension
ties who were visitors to Donaldsonville
during the week were Game Warden Rob
ert Jones, DR.. G. B. LeSueur and L. A.
Ambeau of Gonzales; German Vargas
sans of st. Amant; Deputy Sheriff Willie
Acy of Acy; E. D. Dixon Of Hope Villa; II.
L. James and A. W. Norton of Hobart.
and Judge A. White of Prairieville.
Mrs. L Fischer left Friday for her home
at Barataria after spending short while
here with relatives. Mrs. Fischer was ac-
companied home by her daughters, Misses
Beulah and Agatha Fischer, who have
been guests at the hospitabIe home of
their grandmother, Mrs. NJ. Goldstein, for
/ the past several months.
| The Mohawks put crimp in their los
ing streak last Sunday by coping hard
fought game from the speedy Burton
team, piling up 10 tailies to the visitors
seven. The spicy contest was pulled off
at Cleveland Park before the fremens
parade. and was witnessed by a fair-sized
crowd.
The public is invited to inspect the
beautiful goods being received daily al
| the New Orleans Bargain Store in Rail
road avenue, purchased BY the New 7 ofk
buyer Of that popular establishment al
prices heretofore unheard Of in this com
Imunity.
81 or 6 doses IS SOS s. will cure any case oi
ChIIlS and Fever. Price, Csc. e
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Miss Lillian Dossat, of Assumption,
spent Monday and Tuesday in town with
Dr. and Mrs. P. T. Thibodaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Walter Lemann visited Plaquemine
Thursday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Monday special at Tobias's: Ladies
white Summer Vests, worth 10 cents, only
cents. Just think.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mrs. B. o. Morris, of Knoxville, N. c.. is
here on visit to her sister. Mrs. H. G.
Whiteman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Adolphe Meter went to New Orleans
Wednesday on business, returning Thurs
day night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Capt. S. A. Poche, Lieut. Demephon Lee
Blanc and Col. A. D. Vega represented
Major Victor Maurin Camp No. 38, U. c..
". at the annual Confederate reunion
held this week at Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Monday special at Tobias's: Ladies
Lace Hose, all colors. cents per pair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Guedry and their
daughter, Miss Anna Guedry, of Belle
Rose. were visitors to Donaldsonville
today
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George Wives, Miss Scally
!, and DR.. Oliver Braud, of Thibodaux. were
in town Sunday last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Messrs. F. l. Trepagnier and Louis
Boston made business trip to New Or
leans Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mrs. Conner Randolph and her hand
some'little son, Of Bayou Goula, passed
through Donaldsonville Thursday after
noon en- route to Houma, where they will
spend some time with relatives. They
were accompanied to this city by Mr..
Randolph.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

T.. Dulitz, of New Orleans, spent Sunday
in Donaldsonyille as the guest of Abe
Samuelson.
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Monday special at yobias's: Close-out 0

Monday special at yobias's: CIose-out OF
lst'i5ss Fiie Log ss1ss.-tsEs al e cents per
sss,asG.
Mr.. and Mrs S. Goette had as their
guests last Sunday afternoon Misses Nita
and Jeanne Foret. Blan cl1ard, Folse and
Lejeune, and Frank Harm all of Thibo-
daux.
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DELINQUENT TAX SALES
State Tax Sales Of Immovable Property
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS ii
PARISH OF ASCENSION


lin
I'D of will principal front door the courthouse 10
beginning o'clock a. m.
SATURDAY, JUNE a. A. D., 1910
said
1870
December 1910 the Of
follows
Names O Assessment
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

s. or doses "666 will cure any case Of
ChIIls and Fever. Price, Csc g
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

The annual commencement exercises OF
ST. Vincent's Institute will be held on Sat
urday afternoon Of next week, the 9th
inst, at 5 o'clock. This years graduating
class is composed of Misses Laura Marie
Colomb, Ouida Marie Terrio and Aimee
Leontine Maurin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Misses Lille Binnings and Sophia
Mielke are in Napoleonville for short
stay with friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs A. A. Sarradet and family
spent last Sunday and Monday in Thibo-
daux as the guests Of Mfr. and Mrs. p E.
Legendre.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Delas, Of Morgan
City, are the guests of DR.. and Mrs. Paul
Thibodaux
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-05-20

Monday special at Tobias's: Beautiful
Scent Ginghams, only 5 cents per yard.
Mrs. H. Clay Braud has returned to her
home at Burnside after visit to friends
in Baton Rouge.