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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Miss Freda Singer has returned
from an enjoyable visit to Morgan
City. Miss Singer, who has been
teaching at Burton for the past three
years, will be a member OF the fac
uity of the Donaldsonvilla High
school, her alma mater, for the com
ing session.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
FOR SALE.
Machinery and Farm implements.

y
r EErS SUGAR MILL ENGINE, 2o' Az
"A with the following dimensions: diameter
fly wheel 49,; depth and thickness of rim 81
l2' size and length of shaft q ~ 81 size OF
crank pin AZ: length Of journals IT,; length OF
connecting rod s. 9''. Bed plate: length III:
breadth az depth 49, steam connection So ex-
haust 81. Engine in good working order with
all parts thereto. ncluding sketches for erection
Center crank Magic engine 12s K 1877. 81 gov
ernor. 80 Fl. p, in good order. Cost new $500,
viii sell for $500 cash.
FARM IMPLEMENTS:
Four Newell Sanders disc pIoEs. 28'' discs,
with guide lever attachment; used once; in first
class working order. VIII sell for $40 each.
Four Magno1ias.
Two 19s disc cu1tiyators.
Six three-mule carts.
Six Hall ploWs.
Two Moline walking cuItiyators.
One B. F. 5.utevent monogram blower No. &
Worth new 500; will sell for 500.
A. KL0Tz P. & NJ. CO. LTD,
K1otzyilIe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
Oysters, Fish and Game.

Beginning Sept. 18 and continuing
throughout the winter season, will
receive every Thursday, direct from
the Gulf, the choicest and freshest oys.
tiers, fish and game, which ] will sell
at the very lowest market prices. /
can supply oysters and fish to deal
ers in any quantity, and all orders
will receive careful attention and be
delivered promptly. Family trade So
licited, and entire satisfaction guaG
anteed. Telephone 1863.
MIKE CAPONE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
New Millinery Store.

I take pleasure in notifying my
friends and the public in general that
have opened an up-to-date MILL
nary store in the Wutke building in
Railroad avenue, and have on dis
play one Of the finest lines OF
stylish hats and shapes, trimmings,
ETC., that has ever been shown in
Donaldsonville Everything new and
of best quality, and facilities for
pleasing service complete in all de
tails. I respectfully solicit a share
of patronage, and guarantee entire
satisfaction as to style and prices.
MRS. S. III. ST. MARTIN.
Jasmin Tobias returned Thursday
evening from a ten days business
trip to st. Louis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

The multitude of friends Of Mr.
and Mrs. E. P. Rabalais are extend
ing them warmest congratulations up
On the birth of fine baby boy, their
first child, who made his advent in
to the world Wednesday of last week,
the 4th inst. It gives us pleasure to
chronicle the happy event, and to
join in the Fluctuations and good
wishes being showered upon the
proud young parents and the diminu-
tive newcomer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
Elise School Fair Postponed.

Owing to the incIement weather
the fair for the benefit of the Elise
Memorial school, which was to have
been given tomorrow, has been post
poned until the following Sunday,
Sept. 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
FOR RENT.

1.-TWO DOUBLE COTTAGES In Lafourche
III street, each containing three large rooms.
dining room. bathroom and Kitchen.
Also one single eottage, containing three large
rooms, bathroom and kitchen.
All have the necessary outbuildings. such as
wond-shed, wash-room. ETC., and the entire prop
erty has been recently renovated. Neighbor-
hood frst-clasa and only desirable tenants need
apply. Reasonable rent. S.GOETTE Donald
sonyilie La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Lawrence Gerhardt, formerly of New
Orleans. has opened a pressing and
cleaning establishment here, and
for the time being is located in the
Vessier cottage in Faubourg la Pipe.
He will call for and deliver clothes,
and solicits trial from the public,
guaranteeing highest satisfaction as
to workmanship and prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
DonaIdsonvilie,
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10, 1918.
NOTICE.

will pay reward Of $25 for the
arrest, or for any information lead
Inc thereto, of the person who at
tempted to set fire to a building on
nv premises the morning of Tuesday,
Sent. 2. For the conviction Of the
guilty party q reward of $50 will be
Maid. G. WINTER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
William McCauslana
vs.. No. 2IN
Samuel Hnnner 81 Son

DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to an or
II der of seizure and sale, issued by the above
named court in the above entitled and number
ed cause. and to me directed, / have seized and
taken into my possession, and win sell at pub
lie auction to the last and highest bidder, ac-
cording to law, at the principal front door OF
the courthouse OF the parish OF Ascension, in
the town of Donaidsonvi1le. on
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 27, 1913,
at II o'clock a. an the following described prop
erty to-wit
ing in the parish of Ascension and containing
forty t4u1 acres, known as the northwest quar-
ter OF the southwest quarter OF section twenty
three t231. in township ten 100 south range
three t3 east, southeastern land district east of
the river.
Terms and conditions Cash in United States
currency. e. G. HANSON,
| Sheriff, Parish Of Ascension.
Donaldsonville. La, Aug. %. 1913.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Landry, Of
upper Ascension, and Willie Cop
ping. of New Orleans, were the
guests. last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Becknell and family, of Me-
Call.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Miss Anna Henderson spent cou-
pie Of days in Napoleonville /: this
week. Miss Henderson will be
member of the faculty of the Belle
Alliance public school during the
coming session, and will make her
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Green
wood and family for the scholastic
year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

MRS. S. Goette and her son, Victor
Maurin, were in New Orleans for
snort stay during the early part of
! me week. On their return Mr.. Maui
I'm stopped in Lutcher for a brief
visit to friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

The friends of genial James Won
Lotten, who comprise the entire COM
munity, will regret to learn that he
has been confined to bed at his home
in Chetimaches street since Friday
evening of last week, when he re-
turned from New Orleans after un-
dergoing a several weeks course OF
treatment. Tt is Mr.. Won Lotions
intention to visit New Orleans for
further treatment as soon as may be
possible, and the hope is shared by
his numerous friends that an early
Improvement in his condition will
manifest itself, to be closely follow
ed by his full recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Mrs. George e. Bent, Of Alexandria,
arrived here last Sunday for an ex-
tended visit to her mother, Mrs.
Glenn. Binnings, and is being cor
aially welcomed by her host Of
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Miss Agnes Field and her brother,
Giens passed through Donaldsonville
shis week en- route, from Adds to
laeir home at Lutcher, and while
here were the guests of Miss Aimee
Maurin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

After spending week at Roselawn
- = the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
uoanaud Bentley, Mrs. S. C. Arthur
s = her little sons, Stanley and Lin
=sea, reu led Monday afternoon to
seir home In New Orleans. q
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Misses Aimee Maurin and Eunice
MeGalliard will leave tomorrow for
Natchitoches. where they will resume
their studies at the State Normal
School.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jeffrey and
son, Clement, stopped off at Donald
s ~ between trains to visit Mrs.
Item. Binnings and family, en- route
from Pass Christian, Miss, to their
home at Alexandria.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

j Miss jamie Moseman, of New Or
leans, was the attractive guest of rel
atfves and friends here for several
days during the week, departing
Thursday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Mrs. Robert Taylor returned last
Sunday to her home in Arab, after
spending week here very pleasantly
as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Thibodeaux and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

me police jury met Wednesday in
saiar session and transacted much
n.a1sssrestlng and important business.
ing to the length of the official
a. aaates. their publication is deferred
=aatll our next issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Miss Maggie Quinlan, after spend
Ing several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Gale Chapman and family, of Port
Barrow. left Thursday for her home
In Algiers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

A letter from Mrs. Charles T.
Workman, of Napoleonville, to a
friend of the family in this city, da-
ted at Richmond, Va, Aug. 81, con,
veyed the information that Judge
Workman was at that time a patient
in Grace Hospital at Richmond, re-
operating from surgical operation
performed a few days previous. The
genial judges many friends in this
community viii join The Chief in
hoping for a successful outcome Of
the painful ordeal, and in wishing
him an early and complete restora-
ton to health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
FOR SALE,
OF DonaldsonviIIe, la.

AN EXCELLENT FAMILY HORSE, for
IN buggy or carriage use. Also surrey and
buggy. Address ALBERT Z. GRACE. Plaque
mine, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Mrs. r. III. Prosser returned last
week from an extended stay with
relatives and friends in Runkie and
Bastrop. ...sy ~~,zs
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Miss Mary Whiteman has returned
from q delightful visit to friends in
Morgan City and Houma.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

MISS Resina Singer, one of the tai
nv n,sa graduates of the Donaldson
e nigh School, class OF 1918, will
- tomorrow for Natchitoches,
mere she viii matriculate as a stu
vent OF the State Normal School.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

MIR. and Mrs. T. w. Johnson are
enjoying a visit from their nieces,
Misses Mary and Jean Caulfield, of
Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

After a pleasant visit to Mrs. John
+. Landry and family, Miss Juliette
Morrison has returned to her home
In Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Dr.. A. w. Martin left Tuesday for
d visit to relatives and friends at
Woodside, Avoyelles parish, and will
return next Monday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Tilden Fernandez, of New Orleans,
vas In town for several days during
the week. .~-s'~ -r' +
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

1 Miss Marie Schloss, of Baton
Rouge, Is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jasmin Tobias at their hospitable
home In Claiborne street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

G. s. Mcfarland, of Burnside, was
business visitor to Donaldsonville
Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
Proposition to Civic League to Raise
Remainder Of $4,000 Fund--Head-
quarters Moved to Maurin Build
subscriptions to Date.

George L. Rockwell, who has been
directing the campaign to raise a
fund of $4,000 for the Donaldsonville
Chamber of Commerce, has departed
for New Orleans to take charge of
the work of securing $4,000 to fl
nance the proposed trip of the Lou
isiana demonstration train Mr..
Rockwell secured s3078 for the Cham
Der Of Commerce, and he has submit
ted proposition to the Woman's
Civic League to undertake the work
of obtaining the balance of the
stipulated amount, agreeing to divide
with the organization the fee to be
paid him for raising the fund. A
meeting of the League will be held
this afternoon to discuss the matter,
and In all probability the proposition
will be accepted
The headquarters of the Chamber
of Commerce have been moved from
the Hotel Donaldson lobby to the
ground floor Of the Maurin building
at the corner of Lessard and Missis-
sippi streets. The attractive and In
teresting display of agricultural pro-
ducts was augmented this morning
by the receipt of several fine stalks
of cane from the Godehaux planta-
tons in Assumption parish, and spe-
cimens of some of the magnificent
corn grown on the reclaimed lands of
Lafourche parish were added to the
exhibit by the Lafourche Mercantile
Company.
The subscriptions to the $4,000 fund
to date range in the following man
ner by classes:
Glass A, $50 per annunn-
AchilIe |. Picard
Myer Lenann
F. 3. Lemann
p. Brady
AdoIphe Meter
Jasmin Tobias
Montero G. Brande
Hotel Donaldson
Charles Maurin
LafourcF1e Mercantile Co.
DonaldsonviIIe ice Co.
Class 3, 500 per annum-
A. j. Schroeder
r. Fl. Allen
Edmond Richard
JOS. T. Cafiero
Emile Hargooa
Glass c, $50 per annum- ]
Frank Ayraud
Whiteman Bros.
Won Lotten & Bentley
x. A. Aucofn
Emile LeBoeuf
S. Prejean
L. A. Landry
c. Fl. Landry, sr.
&. C. Hanson
c. Winter
D. Israel, Jr.
Cumberland Telephone Co.
Class D, s24 per annum-
Habib shaheen
WoIfson Bros. G Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

st ~, and Mrs. Alex. Bloomenstiel
~ Inelr daughters, Misses Pauline
~. LAZY Bloomenstiel, and Leonce
a. l,snier returned last Sunday at
f.atA,h from delightful automobile
IL through southwestern and cen
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

4 good time for everybody at the
Catholic fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. George d 'Autry, of
New Orleans, spent Wednesday here
with friends, returning home Thurs
day morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Mrs. Clay Braud, of Burnside, was
shopping here Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
Tie DODsIdsolViIle cliet
THEY 60 70 THE SPOT.

They 60 70 TIE SPOTs
ia fact you will begin to exper'
snee The benefits from the first
a,o,uent, and she after-effects will
ein,ply lend an added pleasure to
,he keen satisfaction Of knowing
val, have done the right thing by
Yourself and by your friends as we'll.
pure fruit juices and nut flavors with
feest, cream. Popular prices.
X.Ray Pharmacy
Donaldsonvilie, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

An enjoyable five hundred party
was given Wednesday evening by
Miss Louise Betz at her home /. in
Charles street, complimentary to
Miss Eunice McGalliard, who will
leave tomorrow to resume her stud
les in the State Normal School at
Natchitoches. The pretty prizes of
fered were captured by Misses Grace
Guillot and Norma Gisclard. Those
present included: Misses Eunice
McGalliard, Anna Henderson, Ola
Poche, Grace Guillot, Louise and
Alethea Betz, Irene Lawless, jamie
Moseman, Norma Gisclard and Mamie
Hunley, and Mesdames E.. A. LaWless
and J. w. BetZ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

The host Of friends here and else
where of Miss Ouida Terrio, the
lovely young daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. H. A. Terrio, of New Orleans,
will be happy to learn that she is
steadily recuperating from the eff
fects of a successful surgical opera
ton for appendicitis performed at
the Hotel Dieu last Monday. Her
condition at last reports was alto
gether favorable, warranting the be-
lief that she will soon be restored
to her former good health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
spERiFF,s SALE.

State OF Louisiana Parish OF Aseension enfy
Seventh Judicial District Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

A regular monthly meeting OF the
board of directors of the Peoples
Bank was held Wednesday, with II.
C. Braud presiding in the absence
of President J. A. Dalferes. who was
detained at home by illness. Reports
of the cashier and discount and II
nance committees showed the insti-
tuition to be in excellent shape, and
a discussion of the business sftua-
ton and crop conditions indicated
exceptionally promising prospects for
the coming fall and winter period.
Among the country members OF the
board in attendance at the meeting
were Hon. Henry G. Braud and FL
.mer Hunt, of Burnside; Col. G.
ID. Gondran, OF Belle Helene, and
James P. Armitage OF ST. Patrick.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

THE COMFORTABLE Terrio cottage in st.
u Patrick street containing several large
bearooms, dining-room kitchen, front and side
galleries, etc. Repairs to suit tenant. Terms,
SD . month. Apply to JAMES FORTIER.
DonaIdsonville, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
Special Meeting OF City Council.

Special Meeting OF City Council.
DonaldsonvilIe, La, Sept. 10, 1913.
A joint meeting of the commission
council and the Municipal Light and
Water Commission was held this day
at I O'Clock p. M, all members Of
both bodies being in attendance. The
purpose of the conference was to dis
cuss matters of general interest per-
tanning to the conduct and operation
of the new light and water plant
Upon adjournment Of the joint SEES
sion, the commission council con-
Fened in special session, and on mo-
ton of VIM. J. Leblanc. seconded by
Frank Milano and carried, the sum
of $3.50 was appropriated for the
benefit of the inter-parochial fair to
be held in DonaldsonViIle Oct 10. II
and IL, under the auspices Of the
South Louisiana Fair Association.
A. j. MELANGoN, Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Those from here who attended the
dance given Thursday evening by
Miss Heda Kock at her lovely home
on Belle Alliance plantation were:
Misses Blanche Landry, Doris Han
son, Marcelle Terrier, Laulie and
Matt Colomb and Frances Watson,
Mrs. Evan Mccall, Mr.. and Mrs. Fer
rier Blanchard, and Messrs. H. Yer
non Sims, Hubert Richard, Karl
Leche and his guest, Wilton Roger,
of Thibodaux, Billee Hanson, Law
renee Brun and Wallace Barron, Of
Mccall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
FOR RENT.

ESXPERIENC ED CLERK for general store,
~ single. Address 90. BOX B.. Hope Villa,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
Races Called Off.

Owing to threatening weather and
the withdrawal of Mrs A. M Cookies
Billy Sam and Abe Milliman's Steam
boat Bill from the free-for-all event,
the races scheduled for last Sunday
afternoon at A-muz-u Park were call
ed off by the management. Nego-
tiations for a match race between V.
Giallanza's Cayce Jones and N.
Maestri's ira Gay were started by
the owners of the animals, but fell
through.
Due to the nefarious work of Gen
eral Jupe," who has been on the job
almost every day this week, the A.
N. D. sign absolutely nothing do
ing) will again be displayed at A
muz-u Park tomorrow afternoon,
WIlereat there will be much sisap-
pointment among the fans. An ex-
ceptionalIy attractive card will be
presented the following Sunday, Sept.
81, weather permitting.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13
statesmen WANTED,
WANTED.

YARN 500 monthly and expenses, selling
II cigars. W00DFERN CO, New York, NY
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

Delicious turtle soup at the Gatho-
lie fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-09-13

DR.. E. K Sims returned Sunday at
ternoon from a short visit to Ashe-
vile, N. c., and Winchester, Tenn.
At the former place he entered his
son, Kittredge, as a student in the
Bingham Military Academy, and at
Winchester he enjoyed a brief stay
with his brother-in-laW and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur CroWnover. On
his return the doctor was joined in
New Orleans by his wife and little
daughter, Alice, who were the guests
of friends in that city during his abb
sence-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-01-03

Dexter Elliott, proprietor of the
Bowditeh mills, on Dec. "A just before
shutting down time presented to his
SUPPLEMENTARY, Fred Ashton, so
gold piece and to each and every one OF
his employees a $3.50 gold piece, as a
Christmas gift.
Fred Ashton, superintendent of the
Bowditch ia Ills, on Dec. "A just before
shutting down time, presented to each
one of his employees box of fine cigars
as a Christmas gift.
A birthday and whist party was held
Saturday evening at the home of Lewis
Place and wife, la honor OF Miss Elsie's
eighteenth birthday. The evening
Was pleasantly passed by playing
whist and other games, after which re-
freshments were served consisting of
cake, coffee, oranges and candy. The
house was prettily decorated with bells
and evergreens. All enjoyed a pleas
ant time.
The employees of the Bowditch mills
on Dec. "a just at stopping time went
to the office of their Perintendent,
Fred Ashton, and presented him fine
gold-lined cigar holder snd fountain
pen, as token OF the esteem in which
he is held by his help, Edward GuntL-
er making the presentation speech.
Mr.. Ashton was taken SO by surprise
that he hardly could make any re
marks but he thanked the help one
and all.