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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-06
Notice.

There will be a regular meet
ing of the Lexington Turner's
Society. Election of officers.
Every member is requested to
be present.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-06

Mrs. Jerry Shinn went to st.
Louis Sunday morning, being
called here by the serious i'll
ness other daughter, Mrs. Glen
BridgcI
Mrs. b. F. Groves returned
home Sunday evening after an
extendeb trip through the west.
Mr.. nd Mrs. Leslie Mitchell
of Wellington spent Sunday here
with Nj. and Mrs. Boyd Curtis.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-06
PITY IT'S, IT'S TRUE.

Greene-Some day Pm going to
have a chicken farm.
Browne (who had - On your
hands Puck.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-06
Wanted.

At once 10 teams TO work on
road.
Tucker & Fredendall.
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BEST THING HE DOES.

GLOW is your new clerk?
'Well-ahem"
"Is he quickS"
ooh, yes. He's quick to quit"
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suNKoED.

Griggs-How about that piece Of
land you bought down on the capel
Anything come up on it?
Briggs-Yes, the tides.
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Notice.

Any member of Theta Chi
Sorority reading this please write
to Niva G. Nichols, Ames, Iowa,
Immediately
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-12-06

Boohoo-ool l wus just thinkin'
supposin' somebody give me a nickel
an l dropped it an it rolled down
de gratin' an l lost it, boo-hoo."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the District Court of the United
States-For the Eastern Dis
trict of Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Division.
in the Matter Of Frank j. Eikel,
Bankrupt-Ne. 237 in Bankruptcy.

To the creditors of the above
named bankrupt:
You are hereby notified that the
above party of DonaldsonviIle. La,
was, on Feb. 20, 1912, adjudged a
bankrupt in the District Court of the
United States, far the Eastern Dis
trict of Louisiana
All creditors of the aforementioned
bankrupt are hereby notified that the
first meeting Of the creditors of said
bankrupt will be held before the I'M
dersigned referee, at the courthouse
in Donaldsonyille, La, on the 5th
day of March, 1912, at 4 o'clock p.
NJ, Whereat said creditors shall pre-
sent and prove their claims; shall
elect trustee and fix the amount Of
his bond; shall determine in what
and at what time the proper
ty Of the bankrupt's estate shall be
sold, and shall do such other things
IS may be pertinent and necessary
for the promotion of the best inter
est of said estate, and shall trans
act such other business as may prop
erly come before said meeting.
BENZ. B. TAYLOR, Referee.
Baton Rouge, La, Feb. 10, 1912.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

Succession Of Lucy Washington
No. GOT.
M HHREAs. w. d. Park has filed
his final account as administra.
tor of the above entitled and num-
Dered succession, together with a
petition praying for its homoIogation
and tableau showing the distribu-
ton of tho funds:
Public notice is hereby given, to
all whom it may concern, to show
cause, if any they have Or can, with
IN TEN DAYS from the date hereof,
why said petition should not be
granted and the final account of
said administrator homologated.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said court at Donaldsonville, La.
this Gath day of February, 1912.
IL. Sd J. S. BARMAN,
Clerk of Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
J. E. DOUssAN,
Candidate for State Senate.

TIL first meeting of the creditors
OF Frank J. Eikel, the wen-known
DonaldsehViile merchant who re-
Gently filed q petition in voluntary
bankruptcy, will be held at the court
mouse In this city on Tuesday, March
2. at o'clock p. M, before BENJAMIN
b. Taylor, of Baton Rouge, referee
In bankruptcy for the eastern dis
trict OF Louisiana. A formal notice
to this effect IS published elsewhere
IN today's issue of The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
The Chief is not responsible for
views expressed by correspondents.
Mo Response to Challenge.

Donaldsonville, La, Feb. %, 1912.
Editor Chief
My opponent for the senate, Mr.
Henry L. Himel, having not accepted
my invitation to him to Join me in
series of debates, and having
neither a public record nor a plat
form, has left the voters absolutely
in the dark as to his attitude on the
issues of the day. On the other
hand, there is scarcely a voter in
the district but knows how + stand
on these issues; also, that | was
and still am a Good. Government
Lacquer. having campaigned and
voted for this cause, having affiliat-
ed with it when the night was dark
and we We're far from home. The
voters also know that if I am elect
ed shall go to Baton Rouge, not
to seek and capture the patronage
FOR any friend, leader or faction, but
to assist IN doing what the League
IS pledged to do-destroy it.
Regrettfng very much that the
debate failed to ma
terialize. l am,
Yours truly,
J. E. DOUSSAN,
Candidate for State Senate
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
SEEKS PROMOTION,

! Judge Paul Leche, Elected Withou
Opposition Three consecutjv
Times to Preside Over Judicis
District Court, Announces candi
dacy for Appellate Bench.
Judge Paul Leche, of this city. has
formally announced his candidacy
1or judge of the court of annea1s
second district of the first circuit
SUBJECT to the action of the voters of
the district in the Democratic Dr;.
mary election for the nomination. of
Juolclal officers to be held the latter
part of August Or the heginnine If
| September next.
Judge Leehe is at present serving
| as Judge OF the district court of the
lwenty-seventh judicial district, com
pllsihg the parishes Of Ascension.
assumption and st. James. and upon
the completion of his pending term
Will nave occupied that office for a
period OF twelve years. 1t is a
signal tribute to his ability and pop
uiarlty that he has never been op-
posed for the judgeship, having
been elected without opposition three
successive times.
Judge Leche is graduate of Spring
Hill College, and entered upon the
paactlce OF law in this city in NAV,
1879. He is one Of the communities
most prominent and influential citi-
Gems, and ranks among the leading
lawyers and most competent Judges
IN the state. He has been honored
repeatedly by being elected to offices
OF responsibility and trust in Don |
and elsewhere, having
served as mayor of this city for two
consecutive terms, then as parish
superintendent of public education
Tor several years, and member of
various public bodies. He is at pres
emit the head of the knights of Co
umbus order in this state. and is .
prominent member of the local lodge
If Elks.
Judge Leche is the first aspirant
or circuit court honors to make pub
&c announcement Of his candidacy.
me second district of the first cir
,uit is composed of the parishes of
,olnte Coupee, West Baton Rouge,
perVllle, Ascension, Assumption, La !
ourche, Terrebonne and St. Mary.
20 'uoSe LecHe enjoys a wide ac~ :
ualntance among the leading men a
ali these parishes, and has had Q
ordlal assurances of support from
very nook and corner Of the dis
let, he is undoubtedly a very strong
andldate, and his election is regard q
i IN the nature of foregone con- n
usion by his multitude of friends. 4 :
A gentleman of the very highest
tributes of character, of magnetic .
ersonallty and charming manners,
bright and honorable in every detail
his daily life, with keen sense
justice and fair dealing tempered .
It'll the beautiful quality of mercy, 81
ID possessing a profound knowIedgel
the law in its various branches
I'd the calm, conservative, think
6 mind SO essential to the wearer
the judicial ermine, Judge Lecile
in every way qualified to fill the y
portant office to which he seeks y
acuon, and the voters OF the dis To
Ct may rest assured that they be
II make no mistake in placing this De
ceptionally able jurist and distin- an
lshed citizen on the bench of the tir
cult court of appeals.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
FOB SALE Or RENT

KsHE STORE BUILDING and residence Cor
- u merly occupied by Fl. Veron and family. in
House has i've bedrooms f7ining-roorn Iitcba,,
PAL and galleries. Cornlodious buggy-honsa'
Darn stables and other outbuiidings on premises
ramp IN yard. Property will berented, q snId
On reasonable terms. For further information,
address MRS. P. q. JUMONVTLLE, care p,
Veron. Smoke Bend, La. =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
SATURDAY, FEB. "a, 1919.
Furnished Room.

II P, Krieger, opposite the Bank
n nonaldsonville, has furnished
M for rent by the day. week Or
|ndntb Appointments modern. SER
ssp first-class in every respect. and
rates reasonable.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
FOR SALE.

~ ACRES of choice eane land. well fenced
=" IN, four miles from the Mississippi river.
acres from cane derrick. Together with four
room cabin, corn house and barn. etc. Also.
oae pair OF mules and a wagon. Price. $500.
a ppiy TO or address FRANK THOMPSON, Cor
nerview ?. o., La, ~ - : = -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
FOR RENT.

YAfHE TWo-sTORY brick building at the
corner of Mississippi and st. Patrick streets,
formerly occupied by X-Ray Pharmacy and later
BY f. Rogge's Nichols cafe and billiard parior.
F1ne location for business establishment or resi-.
de len Only three doors from new Donaldson
we Hotel. For terms. apply to ARAAIIs T.
1ELANCON, DonaIdsonville La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
FOR RENT.

YH4HE COMFORTABLE COTTAGE at the
n corner of Mississippi street and Crescent
rooms spacious hall, and all modern conve-
nlences One Of the most attractive and de-
sifabIe residence locations in The city For
vile. la.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

Misses Verna Nereaux and Nellie
Forrest spent several days in Thibo-
bax during the week as the guests
N Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O'Neil.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
JURY vENIRE.
State OF Louisiana-Parish of ASCENSION
Seventh Judicial District Court.

IN ACCORDANCE with Act No. 1s5 or tbe
general assembly of the state of Louisiana.
approved July 13, 1898. and amended by Act No.
90 OF the acts Of the general assembly Of Ionisi
sfoners in and for the parish Of Ascension La,
met at the office OF the clerk OF court Of said
parish and state on Saturday. February g. 1912.
and petit uries to serve according to law at the
session OF court beginning Monday, February26
1872 IN the following manner. viz:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

Dr and Mrs. E. K. Sims and
RsnIy returned Wednesday from a
svevegal days visit to New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

Buy A Metz Roadster.
Most powerful four-cylinder stock
car in the world. Price s495. com
plete. -
ALIENS GARAGE, Agents.
Donaldsonyil1e, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

Mrs. G.. w. Breckenridge and her
bHle daughters. Virginia and Lii
Ran, are in Baton Rouge on a visit
n Dr and Mrs. Charles e. Coates.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

Mrs. @. Kline returned during the
Meek from delightful visit to
EttsHds in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

Min Lee Landry spent the Carni-
vol season in New Orleans with
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
FOR SALE,

ROBERTSON steam engine indicator com.
~ ~ plete, with reducing wheel. Price. s45.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
ONE YEAR AFTER.

FIRST Anniversary Of Memorable Fire
OF Feb. e, 191f-Rurned Build
ings Replaced with Eiseprooi
structures, and Devastated Dis
trict Converted Into Modern
Business Center.
thursday marked the first anniyer-
sary OF the most disastrous fire in
Inc history of Donaldsonville. the CON
llagratlon having occurred Feb %
| l'Il, When property valued at a
quarter of million dollars was do
| stfoyed. Of the buildings wiped ont
IN the great fire, the following have
oeen regretted: Bank of Ascension
r: Rogge's Nichols Cafe, Adolphe
Netter,s store, F. L. Trepagnier,s
JeWelry store, J.. N. Colomb's resi-
dence, and st. Vincent's Institute
school building. All of these struc-
lures are much handsomer and Of
more modern and costly construction
u the original buildings which
they replace.
The business establishments in Mis-.
slsslppi street damaged by the flames
nave been repaired in such a way as
TO constitute substantial improve
nent, and in addition there is under
construction, to replace the burned
Nlcholls Hotel, magnificent four
story fireproof hotel building which |
viii cost upwards of $4,000 when
completed.
:. 1t will be seen that the destructive
IRE. instead of being a. death-blow
20 Donaldsonville, was in reality
spur to Improvement and moderniza-
ion, and the citizens of the town
nave every reason to feel gratified
at the progress toward rehabilita-
Ion shown on the first anniversary
IT the big blaze.
The contractors who are erecting
he new Donaldsonville Hotel com
nenced working night shifts last
sunday, in order to complete the :
'ulldlng at the earliest possible !.
moment. Electric lights have been !
trung on the various floors and : :
oout the premises, and at night the :
Gene Is one of much activity. It
stated that a stock company will
e organized among the stockhold- /
rs OF the hotel company to furnish q
nd operate the hotel after it has G
cen completed V
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
CLAIMS AGAINST THE. UNITED
STATES.

WE ARE PREPARED to prosecute, upon a
United States. arising from flooding Of lanfs
caused by river Improvement ANDREWS,
4P,ENDLETON & PIKE. Attorneys at Law,
Evans Building. Washington, .. C.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

lewis Murrell and Conner Ran
klph, d. Bayou Goula, came to town
~ eFening to attend a meeting of
pension Chapter, Royal Arch Ma
M, returning home this morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

Announcement was made at the
borAing services at the Catholic
|harch last Sunday that a fair for
be benefit Of the church would be
bysn some time In May.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

|DFsJ. .. Doussan, Of Lutcher, spent
couple Of days here this week in.
/ interest Of his candidacy for
~ senator, and was warmly greet
W bis many friends and ac-
Enhances.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
IL EMfNGToN automatic shotgun with extra
;, ~ =, barrel and fine leather case. One barrel
full choke the other cylinder bore. Gun has
been used only q few times and is practically
new Price, with case, $35. Apply at this Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

j Ayraud and her little
Y Clyde and Ralph, and brother,
Hapg Aeosta, arrived Wednesday
TIDE si from Beaumont, Texas, and
spend some time here visiting
ends and relatives.
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49,
''lllAlfs j Ayraud and her little
" Clyde and Ralph, and brother,
easg Aeosta, arrived Wednesday
EEilllg from Beaumont, Texas, and
spend some time here visiting
'ends and relatives.
M important meeting of the Don
|pSlaFille High School Alumni AS
EaHoh will be held at II o'clock
|aGRoW forenoon in the office of
PARISH superintendent of educa-
H q the courthouse.
|. very large number of Donaldson
Ras visited New Orleans this |
N, N g participate. in the Carnival |
gspes the delegation from this |
!, and surrounding country being
W more numerous than in re.
y Tears.
4 annual election of officers of
Y, Lodge No. 543. indie
N sR Order B'nai Birth. will take
n. 4 3 meeting Of that organi.
|ss. 2 bs held in Bikur Cholim
sue at . o'clock tomorrow
Iason, A large attendance of
-ssls II anticipated,
R nla ], ]. Lafargue visited
N, ufieans Monday to attend a.
III c q the Republican State
=, mn, S1onlRlttee. Mr.. Lafargue is
,s sgaloer Of the committee for
IL. parish, having been elected I
NJ. position in the Republican
w of Jan. "a.
, Ti lasmirp Tobias. Clinton
INV /, Leon Weiss, Morris !
NM Clovis Breaux and Jake t
ss.,. Z, members Of vigilant Hose
Il NV so, =, participated in the
I h NV celebration OF the Baton
,,.a,s e aepartment last Thursday
| y . q schloss Hose Company
7'@ that city.
IL, seray, formerly a well.snown I
ssas nan Of Klotsvi1,a 'Niio" 6
\ wy ssasille this week with his b
II W, has taken up his resi- q
o,a.s oRe Of the Vega cottages ;
spa g i, street, The Chief takes 8
dasi,a,hlo, elng the arrival of II
II v,sss new citizens. and Il
lpeb S a Mr.. Feray and fam t
ppiiiess in their new II
III s'ss R rt's who were formerly I,
sSie Vlth the Brous in 'le my ~ n
Itage 6 Slu cultivation of the v
N loe olsl Y, in this parish. u
Il R sa on the Frey plan. u
4 s,a ealy st, James parish. II
& 1aa a osaers Of the Brou fam. II
laats ofea 70 the McCall's Evan u
/ cans lon, where they are = A cpI. d
Sady MI, "A the tenant system. q
'ola u The Chief. q
Il is slse The efficient vo,ne q
I'M Il II ser OF the Acadia Il
FL Sa pslage Wins pal ,sA xo ana
L. NV Y Roads, daughter O. mr U
] s os,.. Roads Catholic n eh,,reh
\ ptais1 a last Saturday morn Nc,
Il a, I large assemblag s VII Il
ceaols trends Z Of the populsr
! 81 s rsa, extended the ha 1pV
seon's many friends apas u
e - -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
roo ACRES of fertile. well-drained lane,
W. adapted to the cultivation of rsne
corn or rice. Situated on Mississippi river in
barrow. For terms and further snfnr,nat;or
address P. Q. BOX so. Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

w., annual election of officers of
S wv . Lodge No. 543, indie
N \. order B'nai Birth. will take
\. 3 meeting Of that organi.
|,s. . ee held in Bikur Cholim
|sss,, at . o'clock tomorrow
W A large attendance of
aaels IL anticipated,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

\, very large number of Donaldson
E v visited New Orleans this
N, g participate. in the Carnival
Iees the delegation from this
|, aaa surrounding country being
! rears.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

N important meeting of the Don
|psaFille High School Alumni AS
Eatlon Will be held at II o'clock
|a23oW forenoon in the office of
PARISH superintendent of educa-
u the courthouse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

i Yis,s lasmin Tobias. Clinton
IsIass 1, Leon Weiss. Morris
NM. Clovis Breaux and Jake
la,, m members Of vigilant Hose
Il n.y. ~ no =, participated in the
Z h.s NY celebration OF the Baton
ppsts aaepartment last Thursday
]. q ts Z schloss Hose Company
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

appeal to the fair-ninded people
Of this district against these insin-
uations and indirect attacks. There
Is one i'll thing which Is not, in my
political record-insincerity I have
served my people somewhat beth in
. public and in q nfghly responsible
private capacity. / have been IN
able to avoid mourning some polit-
ical enmities and a few, very
few, am happy to say, personal en-
mites. Hut I have moi. a personal or
private enemy who can stand up
and say that he ever fouad me in
sincere. that I have ever broken q
promise which I could fulfill or made
a pledge which I did net intend to
keep.
Those #Ag knew me best, my HON
people, attest my faith, my loyalty. |
my sincerity and my reliability in |
this and in other matters. Every /
saloon man in my town and many |
the district are support I
ing me in this campaign. Some of /
hem arc campaigning for me. Mr..
Henry L, Himel's solitary campaign
promise to vote against prohibition
las not captured single one Of
hem, for they know that il elected
shall live up not. only to that plank
n my platform, but also up to many
,ther planks Of my platform iH9oly-
ng real live issues upon which my
competitor has been as silent as the
rave
Renewing my pledge. if elected, to
upport local option and to oppose
/ am, yours truly,
j. z. DoUssAN. t,
Candidate for State Senator.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24

ss, nls ], J. Lafargue visited
m, ufieaas Monday to attend a
HI c q TIE Republican State
M S,onlMlttee. Mr.. Lafargue is
,s sgsa0er Of the committee for
.ss s.oa parish, having been elected
NJ. D position in the Republican
VIZ of Jan. az
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-24
SUCCESSION NOTICE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of AS
cension-Twenty- Seventh Ju..
dicial District Court.

Succession Of Lucy washington
No. 697.
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