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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
For local news read The Chief.
Hot Coffee Served Free.

Delicious coffee, hot from the
urn, and made from the celebrated
Home Comfort and St.Charles brands
of the American Coffee Company,
will be served free of charge at
Charles Maurins store on Wednes-
day and Thursday, December 2 and
3, and at Meters store on Dec. 4
and 5, and Mrs. A. ]. Gressett, ex-
pert demonstrator, in charge. The
general public and especially the
ladies are cordially invited to call
at the booth and try a cup of these
delicious coffees. Both brands are
new and were originated and are
now put up exclusively by the Amer
lean Coffee Company, and are on sale
at Charles Maurin's grocery store.
Orders will be taken by Mrs. Gressett
for these cnffees IN any quantities.
Do not forget to call and sample
these coffees if you wish real
treat
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
Program fer Teachers Institute.

The next meeting of the Donald
sonVille branch of the parish teach
ers' association will be held in the
auditorium Of the local high school
Friday, Dec. s, commencing at $50
o'clock a. N. The following pro-
gram has been arranged:
Opening exercises, teachers and
patrons,
Sociology" chapters 3 and 4, Miss
Olive Howard.
Model Number Lesson, First
Grade" Miss Dora E. Katie.
Model Story Told to First Grade, .;
Miss Victoria Chambers.
The Teacher and the School, ;"
chapters Is and Is, R. B. Garrett.
The Use Of the Library in School
Work, = Miss Annie P. Dodd.
Relation OF. the Teacher to the
Community, Miss Ola Lee.
- fHE tsIttasee iitteerarF So
eiety Work." Miss Kate Perkins.
The Place of Mental Arithmetic
in the Course" c. R. Bruins.
Superintendent's critique, J. L..
Rusca.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
EIks' Memorial Exercises.

In conformity with the beautiful
custom of the order, Donaldsonville
Lodge No. 1853, B. P. o. E.. will OBJ
serve memorial day tomorrow by
holding appropriate. exercises in
memory of its deceased members.
The services will take place in the
auditorium Of the DonaldsonVilles high
school, beginning at a o'clock p. M,
and the program viii. be as follows.
5s ecesslonaI, Miss nv Norris.
Roll cal, by the secretary.
Opening ode, all EIks
Invocation, Rev Quincy Ewing.
Vocal solo, Miss Clara Stuart.
Thanatopsis," B. J. Vega.
General eulogy, Robert S. Vickers
Solo, Miss Norris
Closing ode, all Elks.
Benediction, Rev. Ewing.
occasional, Miss Norris.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
Young Negro Thief Arrested.

I. Johnson, alias Sadie, a no.
torious young negro, was arrested
here by Deputy Sheriff Lucien Acos-
ia, Sr., charged with stealing a gold
watch and $40 in cash from Paul
Wilheit, proprietor of the Home
Rottling Works. The theft was com
mitted Oct. /, and d few days later
Johnson paWned the watch with a
saloonkeeper in Port Barrow for SIS.
The latter, after keeping the time
piece several weeks, sent negro
out to sell it, and by a strange freak
of chance the coon offered it to the
original owner, who recognized his
property at once. Johnson has a bad
reputation, and was arrested some
months ago on a charge of robbing
the Meter store, but. managed to es-
cape punishment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
RahaIais-Werner.

Edwin P. Rabalais, manager of the
local office Of the Cumberland Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, and
Miss Claire Werner, the talented and
accomplished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred. Werner, Sr., of this city,
were married at the Donaldsonville
Catholic church at#5:15 o'clock last
Tuesday morning. Rev. Joseph Nom
teillard officiating. Earl Binnings
acted as the groom's best man, and
Miss Adele Michel attended the bride
as maid Of honor The happy couple
left at $50 o'clock via the steamer
Virgie and Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley Railroad for New Orleans
where they spent several days. Re
turning from their wedding trip, Mr.
and Mrs. #Rabalais have gone to
housekeeping in the coy cottage
erected for them in the Lemann
Addition by &. A. Aucoin. The Chief
heartily joins the friends and ad-
mirers of Mr.. and Mrs Rabalais in
wishing them a long, prosperous and
happy welded life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
Death of Frank j. MoIlere.

Frank j. Mollere, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Israel Mollere, of Port Barrow,
died at Morley, La, yesterday even
ing at o'clock, at the age of 81
years and months The remains
were brought to Donaldsonyllle on
the 2.o5 Texas and Pacific train
today and taken to the residence
Of his father-ln-laW, G. a. Curse,
of Port Barrow, from whose resi-
dence the funeral took place at
O'clock this afternoon, with services
and intefment at the Catholic church.
and cemetery Young Mollere had
been employed as clerk in the store
of the Merely Cypress Company for
some time. He was taken sick re
Gently with fever, and on Tuesday
he was found unconscious in his
room. The room was in disorder
and Mollere was badly bruised, and
il looked as if the unfortunate man
had been the victim of d murderous
assault Al physician was Immediately
summoned, and after an investlsa-
ton no evidence Of foul play was
discovered. The spresumptoni is that
the fever made Mollere delirlous,
and while in that condition he tuu1-
bled about the room and bruised him
self He died without regaining con-
seriousness. Deceased is survived
by his young wife, his father and
mother and two brothers and five
sisters, to all OF whom The Chief
tenders its sympathy in their pc
reayement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
Stolen Goods Found.

While hunting near the tracks Of
Che Texas and Pacific Thibodau2
aranch railroad Friday afternoon Of
last week, about one mile below
town, Harry Weber discovered a
sack secrsted in the weeds which
lpon Investigation was found to CON
tain bottles of perfume, boxes Of
soap, rubber goods and a quantity of
miscellaneous toilet articles. a hand
car operated by an employee of the
T. and P. Railroad happened along
shortly afterWard, and Mr.. Weber,
with the assistance of the railroad
man, placed the sack aboard and
brought It to DonaldsonFille, where
it was turned over to Sheriff E. C.
Hanson. It's contents are valued at
about $1o0, and It is presumed the
goods We're stolen from a freight car
on the Thbodaux branch. Rabberies
Of this kind have been frequent DUR
ing the past several years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
BIG New Levee.

A survey has been made for a
new leyee to be constructed by the
United States government on the
west bank of the river in this par
ish, from the Hard Times plantation
to Cantey's point. The embank
ment will be located some 700 feet
in the rear of the present levee,
length It's construction will result
in the cutting off of about 100 acres
of land owned by some tWo-score
small property holders, upon whom
the loss will fall very heavily. The
building of this immense new Ievee
is rendered necessary by caving
banks at that point.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
DapAarMnsr or rHIs IsTEnros.

DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR,
u. S. LAND OFFICE AT BATON EuUaE, I&.,
Oct. 80. 1912.
Proof under law under which entry was made
NOTICE is hereby given thar Jordan n
4S Nickens, of Sorrento, Louisiana who nys
Sept. q 1910, made homestead entry No ns5t.
for W OF n W i G 4 of n W t, and lot l. section
IS. township 10 $, range BE, st. Helena meridian,
has filed notice OF intention to make FIVE year
proof, to establish claim to the land above de-
seribed. before the Clerk of Court at Bonaldson.
VILE la, on the 10th day OF December, 1912
Claimant names as witnesses: Joseph Tra-
beau. Of Sorrento, La.; William IeBlane, OF
Sorrento La. Eugene Causey ~ Brewerton.
La, and Joseph Tullier. OF Sorrento La
JOHN NuTTAEi Kegister-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

J. Leo Landry, the capable young
chief engineer and superintendent Of
the Napoleonville electric light and
waterWorks plant, visited Donaldson
vile Monday on business and was
warmly greeted by his many friends
An interesting piece of information
impaired by Mr.. Landry was that Ct
the arrival of a fine baby boy at his
home on the 18th inst. Mother and
child are doing nicely, and the ulti-
mate recovery of the proud father is
hoped for.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
FoR SALE

v on on north side OF Mississippi street. ops
H posite Lenlann Addition measuring 80 feet
front by depth of 240 feet.
Another lot in same locality, fronting So fest
on Mississippi street and extending TO fevee In
rear; bounded above by premises Of o. Leblanc
and below by premises OF Widow Rosemond
Braud.
For information as to prices and terms, adj
dress HENRY ESNEAULT. Lauderda1e. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
Oriental Hand-Work

Mrs. Julia Jacob solicits orders
for table covers, collar and cuff
sets. pillow cases, doilies, and all
kinds of embroidery and Oriental
hand=Work, Mrs, Jacob is a sister
OF Kali Jacob. the Heli-knoWn local
merchant and importer, whose store
is located at the corner Of Railroad
avenue and Charles street. Mr..
Jacob will stand personally respon-
sible for all work executed by Mrs.
Jacob, and guarantees entire salts
faction Or money refunded, Orders
will be given prompt and careful at
tention, and a share Of public pat
fonage is respectfully solicited.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

A cabin in st. Elmo belonging to
Nick Boudreaux was destroyed by
fire Tuesday night, entailing loss
of about $500 The building was I'M
occupied, and was soon to be re-
modelled and enlarged. It is said
the flames originated from fire
kindled by an old negro man who
had entered the cabin for a nights
lodging.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

A large assortment of fall and win-
ter goods just received in all de-
partments. Very latest styles and
fabrics. Remember, every day is
a real bargain day. Call and be con-
vinced Of the fact. col. A. D:
VEGA, ("Cheap Teny'), originator
of low prices for high-class goods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
K-.anr, aerielztts,raI. .fsaE vas CD.

KElpr agrielz.. ts5itaI day vas OBJ
served ill tie public sslcols Ct As-
a.lsio1 parish in connection " IL
.sae sl4GaI Thanksgiving celebration.
l5id "Wednesday afteTalon. An III.
program was carried out,
and at many Of the Institutions ex-
ercises were attended by a number
Of patrons and parents, in addition
TO the pupils
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
Fob SALE.

A WALNUT Mathusbek piano. in first-cfass
n. condition only a175 Apply to MRS. III. G.
WHITEMAN, Donaldsonvil1e. La.
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WANTED,

A LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE for an old
N line life insurance company. which has been
doing business In this state for over 20 years,
and which has assets OF over $l2500o, 200. Ad-
dress r. O. BOX 2o5, New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
FOR RENT.

A NEAT AND ATTRACTIVE cottage. No. 20s
n Houmas street. at reasonable price.
House contains three rooms and kitchen. Ap-
ply to. D. ISRAEL, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

:, 4 park, Ned Won Lotten and
Y r q were visitors to New
Il. Iasns last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
/ hope my customers and the pub.

+! 81 aa isE tsae AL
"a !. rI5asI syeEgEs Il .ea d a4g g@
Q. YI4l*f TER, TIE Aiqdei Lakes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
FOB RENT.

A neat cottage III Hounas street. Honss con-
IA tains four rooms. bathroom and kitchen,
with side gallery. Possession given at once.
Apply to A. ID. VEGA. JR.. Donaldsonviile, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

,. " and Mrs. o. B. Danjean and
~. who have been residents Of
y community for the past year,
~ ioesday for New Orleans, where
~ WY make their home in the
s ". M. Danjean came to DON
/. saaVnsllle from the Crescent City
4 !, sssaiae the position Of manager
ID sas branch stable established here
a. + ICY bF Sparks Bros. & GeGee.
n W., aM MS estimable family made
IItss, , trends here who will regret
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EoR SALE Or RENT

1HA ACRES OF fine. wen-drained cane or
4 = rice land, seven miles above Donald
sonviile, on vest bank Of river. Easy terms.
Apply at this Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

HlIl 4. Knuckey, who for the last
sssaf has occupied the position OF
asad reehanician for the Donaldson
sile Garage and Automobile Supply
#eaapany together with his charming
#Nae who was book-keeper for the
8saae concern, will leave tomorrow
IS Is the North, where Mr.. knuckey
s .ss accepted a position in one of the
W automobile factories. Mr.. and
81 hnuckey made many friends
|saIlas Their soiourn here and their
Y 5ssslassufe Will be much regretted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
Why DO You Scratch?

Royaline letter Ointment will stop
that itching or your money back, so
cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

III Tanie Gingry has returned 20
~ name in New Orleans, after
% a;re several days here with
4 lstives and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
ZOE REMT.

TIME COTTAGE No I'll Iberville street, for
n merly occupied By Elmer Gandet Possession
Given at once. For terms, apply to G.
KLINE, DonaIdsonrille. La.
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EnR SALE.

zoo REBUILT CYPRESS CIsTERNs, with gal.
~ vanized iron hoops. Perfect order. MA.
TIONAL CIsTERN WORKS, 1e27-2a Race street.
New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
4 DDDaIdsODViIls l1iet
,-aapAY, NOVEMBER so, I

r5ief is the. bc@t ADVERTISING
TIM Aas this section
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FOR SALE.

MY RESIDENCE PROPERTY at The corner
I'VE OF Nichols avenue and chetimaches street,
consisting OF modern, two-story frame dwelling
and large lot of ground, with all necessary out
buildings. House ia wired for electric lights,
and equipped with all modern eonveniences and
appliances. Everything in tirst+class ORDER.
Cash or on terms. For further information, adj
dress G.. A. GONDRAN. New Courthouse Build
ing New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

81, cara Acosta, after spending
als ssesk very pleasantly in Thibo-
\ Nth friends, has returned
91nv1p %5 ....a. ..#@ ISL. ..a
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

Wathen visited New Orleans
,,asday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

The 'fbuy at hames' argument APP
plies to all branches of industry in
community, without exception. Give
Us a chance to figure on your print
ing before sending away for il
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
FOB SALE.

Il 900 STANDARD GRATED PECAN TREES.
Z Prices on application. B. A. CoLoMB.
Colorab, La.
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SALESMAN WANTED,

II verified article. Exclusively or side line.
Nc samples to carry. IMPERIAL CO.. Sc.
Louis, Mo.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

III cara Braud, of barrow, enter,
rs, w number of her friends at
sain inner on Thanksgiving night
! / ~ I'D I'd greatly enjoyed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

N lid Mrs. Kittredge Sims and,
|sni1v left for New Orleans Wednes-
i'm afternoon to witness the l.. 5.
h Tulane football game and other
THANKSGIVING attractions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

i Stuart, of Belle Helene,
town Wednesday on bust
sess. -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

Inns. "a . e q
ii s1e = a brand new tinsmith
AZ H. sss.lfon worker in town. aud
Iss,psss, sone to stay. He made his.
ia Ct the residence Of Mr.
ssasepns ! John sehaff, in Railroad
ANS ast Wednesday night. The
sssgass q the little fellow has
Ibid 10y to the hearts of his
sglalass shs, and especially to Mr.,
#sse aa.,, aalo sees in him a prospec-
laltIsa addition to his fishing and
en- crew Congratulations To
81 schaff, and good luck
sauahggster. May he live long
good health and& pros
sasaaa III prove to be as good a
game q sport as his
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WANTED.

Statesmen TO look after our interest in AS
- eensson and adjacent counties Salary or
commission. Address VICTOR OIL co.,
Cleveland, @,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

| Esas most Of friends in this cons
Isss,is oI Or and Mrs, James 2.
Jis,as. s a Thibodaux, will be in
5 sssa,s % learn of the birth Of a
.. #sns'4u ooS 70 that estimable young
ss INK eae lappy event having trans
'i INV lass Saturday morning. The
#ss,m sases pleasure in extending
sasssa ssss congratulations to the proud
s,ass w sila to the equally delighted
#Sp, ,,sssa,afeafs, Mr. and Mrs. James P,
IN s, ", Of this city, and adds a
sssaS IL y 5000 wishes for the health
/, ssIs. ssplaess Of the diminutiye new
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

q stuart, of the sixth ward,
sransacting business here Wed
||tsssday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

Judge Paul Leche, state deputy Of
tae knights OF Columbus order, re-
turned Sunday afternoon from New.
Orleans, where he had gone the pre-
fedHg day to attend the annual
celebration and banquet of New Or
leans Council No. ia. Judge Leche
5Tas one Of the speakers at the
BANQUET. which was a brilliant and
hIgaly anioyable affair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

n and Mrs. Jos. A. Dalferes, Of
|Bel|e Alliance, left for New Orleans
IN Wednesday afternoon to spend
thanksgiving and enjoy the many
,ttraetiols Of the Crescent City.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

LOST, sTRAYED or STOLEN.
EMAIL WHITE CAT. about Eve months old.
~ disappeared Thursday morning, Nov. I'll.
Finder is requested to return TO Office Of The
CHIEF and receive reward.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

After being confined to his home
Ana Bed for the last two weeks by
illness, the many friends of Dr..
sjohn !. Thibaut, vice-president and
cashier 81 the Bank of Ascension,
Ire glad to see him up andA about
agans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

&. lanes Ayraud's many friends
u, s'S Il sorry to learn that she left
n w. with her children for Al
la.srs where she will reside hence
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

Guitrau, the well-knoWn ar
., ai, wall drilleT of Sorrento, was.
! Inns s,sjress visitor to Donaldsonyille
Suesday and complimented The Chief
NTH pleasant call
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

81 and Mrs. Alexander Rabalais
81 i ioseph Rabalais, of Godeau, La,
Il 81 MI and brother of the groom,
~ ps,s here to attend the Werner
pabalais naptials.
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FOR SALE

EOUR-WHEELED HACK. seating eishs per-
sons. In first-c1ass condition. viii be
sold at q bargain. Apply to PETER PLEASANT.
Donaidsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
FOB SALE or RENT,

THYHE DUGAs PLANTATION, situated one
IL mile below DonaHdsonviIIe Suitable for
cane. corn. rice or truck. Apply to THE LIE
MANN COMPANY, LTD. Donaldsonyille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30
STATEMENT
Receipts and Disbursements Of the
Parish OF Ascension for
the Month OF October,
1912,
Disbursements

Fl. r. MeIancon. stenographer, salary @ rs 90
G. G. Weber. secretary-treasurer, salary
s75. stamps s1.25---------------. rs as
2. 81. Gilbert, district attorney. salary So 30
Dr.. d. @. Brumfield. coroner salary 30 90
E. G. Hanson. sheriff's contract &225, con-
tingent bills 1855, transportation
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

I'll. lid Mrs. j. A. Mollere have
removed from the Sims cottage in
faaBeisg Pipe to the Camel cot
iiHeent street Mol
j siara Il EN- pIoyed on the steamer
TerrsbSans Ut the Bradford Trans
partation Company.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-30

Nr and Mrs. G. Donnaud Bent
ley and Miss Nita Sims left for
New Orleans Wednesday evening to
Witness the L. S. U.-Tulane foot
ball game, and are spending the
weekend III that city as the guests
oi MI and Mrs. L. E. Bentley.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-03

Oak Vale, April 3.-We are having
real summer weather now. Every
thing is putting on new growth.
Mr. and Mrs. c, w. Boyer and little
son, Douglass, spent Sunday very
pleasantly with Mr.. and Mrs. W. FL
Anderson.
Mrs. T. N Smith and niece, Mrs
VIII Bradley and little daughtss
Louise of Wacahoota, spent Friday at
ternoon with Mrs. Smiths niece, Mrs
c. s. Minis.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Britt made a
pleasant trip to Ocaia and Anthony
last week and returned Sunday eve
ming
Mr.. ". II. Anderson and daughter
Miss Sallie, made quick trip &c
Gainesville Saturday. Mr.. Anderson
says owing to the heavy rains we
have been having the crops and roads
are fine.
Mr.. Karl Smith OF Williston spent
Saturday night and Sunday with En-
met and Henry Anderson.
Mr.. VI. D. Clancy made a business
trip to Pennington last Saturday.
Mr.. Oliver Mathews of Flemongton
was a business caller to our midst
Friday morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-03
RAGING RIVER WILL
BREAK ALL RECORDS

Memphis, Tenn, April 3.-With the
greatest volume of water in the his
tory of this section racing down the
Mississippi river. the main banks of
the great waterway remained intact
last night but private levees are break
ing and whether the main retainers
will hold remains to be seen.
Two hundred miles of levee until
late last night held the greatest
volume of water known in the Mis-
sissippi valley. Spring freshets due to
rainfall on the watersheds of the
Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland riv-
ers caused the rise. The crest is not
in sight, an average rise Of about two
feet being yet expected in the dis
trict between the vicinity of Hickman,
KY, and Helena, Ark.
"Forty-four feet or higher is the
prediction here, where several hun
dred persons were driven from their
homes when a levee broke and where
street car traffic is partly suspended,
railroad service irregular and the gas
plant threatened. The flood stage at
Memphis is 35 feet.
Farmers have abandoned their
homes and removed their stock to
higher ground near the lowlands that
would be flooded should the river
force it's way through the levees in
parts of Mississippi. Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Missouri and Arkansas.
Boats carrying mails, government
steamers and ferry boats are the only
craft active on the river.
A special official warning says
stages are likely at Cairo, Ill.,. Of 81. s
today. $50 on Thursday and Sc feet
Friday of this week. The Cairo ffocl
stage is 45 feet.