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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27
SUGAR sQUIBs.
Close of the Grinding Campaign
in Ascension and Elsewhere
Items of Interest from Field and
Factory.

The curtain will be rung down on
the 1913 sugar-making season in this
section at the close of the. present
week, the Mccall Company,s Evan
Hall factory, the last to bring the
campaign to a close, being scheduled
TO blow it's final blast today It had
been expected the wheels WouId
cease turning about The 22nd inst,
but the heavy rain of last Saturday
interfered with the delivery Of cane
to the mill, resulting in a temporary
suspension of operations, and another
delay was caused by Wednesdays
doWnpour.
Fred. Werner, Jr., who is bosslng
the sugar-boiling department Of the
big. Teresa Central factory at Ceiba
Hueca, Manzanillo, Cuba, writes us
as follows under date of Dec. II:
Started grinding Dec. 2. Have 5000
bags of sugar to the good. Expect
to make 125, 900 bags this season.
The Murrell Company's fine Tally
Ho mill at Bayou Goula finished
grinding last Saturday night, having
crushed upwards of $4,000 tons of
cane and made close to 100000
pounds of sugar of the e6-degree test
grade. w. A Dill, of DonaldsonVille,
who has presided over the Tally-Ho
pan-room for many years, again
served in that capacity with his
usual efficiency, and had most
capable assistant in the person of
his brother, Dave Dill, also of this
city.
Klebert F. Aucoin, who for several
years past has rendered able service
as a field marshal on Mrs. Barton's
St. Emma plantation, which place
will discontinue the planting of cane,
expects to leave shortly with his
family for New Orleans, where he
has position in view
E. A. Lawless, for a number of
years employed in a managerial ca
pacity on the Lemann Company
Crescent plantation, and who for the
past six months has been filling the
position of custodian of the Elks'
Home in Donaldsonville, will again
donsthe harness of a field marshal at
the Beginning of 1914, having been
engaged to manage the Australia
plantation in Iberville parish. AS a
handler Of labor, tiller of the soil,
and in the other phases Of a planta-
ton managers field of activity, Mr..
Lawless made most enViable rec
ord during his long term Of service
with the Lemann Company, and that
he will continue the good work in his
new location is a fact of which his
many friends are entirely confident.
The last stalk of cane passed
through the rollers of the Meeker fac
tory III Raj + aappiiddes- parish on the 18th
inst, and the final "strike" of SUI
gar was boiled Sunday night Ollie
Ohlmeyer, Of Donaldsonville, was the
chief proof-stick manipu-
lator of this well-equipped plant, and
John Schaff and Henry Robertson,
also Of this commCnity, assisted MIN
in converting the crop into sugar. A
number of other Dona1dsonvillians
we're members OF the ski1lful mechan-
IcaI crew of the house, among them
being Joe Schaff and tPopeck' Mol
Iere, who operated the Demings, and
Sidney Acosta, who was in charge of
the syrup tanks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27
Happy New Year to all:

The Chief extends TO ali It's reau'
are wishes for a happy and prosper
o,,e new wear. May those who nave
suffered loss or misfortune III 1't 20
be compensated thrice over oy On
abundance OF blessings and prosperity
in 1914.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27
PUBLIC SALE
- OF the -
DonaIdsonviiIe Wharf and Market
Franchises.

DonaldsonvitIe Wharf and Market
Franchises.
RY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to ordi-
4p nanees of the commission council of the city
of Donaldsonville, viii adjudicate to the last
and highest bidder, at the principal front door
of the courthouse in said city, on
SATURDAY. JANUARY 8. 1914,
at i O'Clock a. M, IL the lease of the Donald
sonyine wharf and landing dues, and t2) the
market dues, for term of one year from the 1st
of January to the 31st OF December, 1914, both
inclusive subject to the terms and conditions
set forth In said ordinances, which are on file at
the Office of the city clerk
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
w. j. LEBLANC, s
Commissioner of Finance
Donaldsonville, La, Dec, ~, 1913.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27
George NJ. Plaisance, an Ascension

George NJ. Plaisance, an Ascension
boy who has made a prominent place
for himself in the business world of
Birmingham, Ala, arrived here Mon
day for a brief visit to his father,
Prosper ifaisanee, eef Barton and
left the following afternoon for New
Orleans, where he and his family are
spending the holiday season with
relatives. Mr.. Plaisanee dropped in
to exchange greetings with his
friends in this office during his stay
in town, and it gave us pleasure to
find him looking as hale, hearty and
prosperous as of old.
Who gives you credit when you
need it? The home merchant. Don't
you think you ought to reciprocate
by patronizing him when you have
the cash?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27
COLDS 81 IaGRIPPE

3 or 6 doses 660 will break
any case of Chills & Fever, Colds
& LaGrippe; it acts on the liver
better than Calone1 and does not
grippe or sicken. Price 25c.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27

The Christmas tree and program at
the Methodist church Tuesday night
was an enjoyable success. The at
tendance was good, and a very pleas
ant evening was spent by all present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27
EIks to Make Merry New Years Ev

Elks to Make Merry New Years Eve.
Donaldsonville Lodge No. 1853, B.
P. O. Elks, will celebrate the advent
of the new year with grand jolli-
fication next Wednesday evening at
its handsome home in Railroad ave-
nue., and from the inklings concern
ing the function that have been per-
m1tted to leak out, it will doubtless
prove one Of the most interesting
and enjoyable affairs of it's kind
ever given here. Some novel fea-
lures will be arranged for the oc-
casion, and as the jolly wearers of
the antders are renowned for the or
iginality Of their conceptions and the
warmth of their hospitality, it is
safe to assume there will not be a
dull moment throughout the evenings
entertainment and that the birth of
the new year will be observed with
proper ceremony and eclat. A large
number of guests are expected.
In announcing the Notification, the
house committee says:
This past year has been a hard
one for all of US, but we feel it is
oEsOII ~ ltJOlSS over JnG
fact that we are all in good health,
and where there is life there is
hope
Our reputation as Jolly good fell
lows must be upheld, and we must
set the example of fortitude to our
friends and the entire community.
With this idea in view, we are
going to give reception and dance
at the home on Wednesday evening,
Dec. 81, and gleefully dance at the
wake of old 1913, that has treated
some OF us so ungratefully, and joy
tully celebrate the advent of 1914.
with the hope that it may bring pros
oerlty and happiness to us all
There will be much doing besides
iancing, SO every one is assured of
real jolly, good, old fashioned
ime. Come and join us in having all |
# this fun
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27
FOR SALE.

lIENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE doing =
- - 3 good business Near church and schools.
death IN family. address OPPORTUNITY. care
Donaldsonville Chief. = : -. :
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QUARTERLY STATEMENT
OF THE =
copies Bank
of DonaldsonviIIe, La.

Report furnished to the State Examiner of State
Banks by the Peoples Bank of Donaldson
vile, La, at the close of business on
December %, 1913.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27

FOR HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES
we have made large quantities OF
delicious fruit cake and assorted
pastry. Better favor us with your
New Year orders now for these arti-
cles and your orders for
Bread and Rolls {
later. You can then enjoy the feast
while we do the work. We guaran-
tee our productions 70 equal the best
home baking, and the cost less than
that made ID your own kitchen.
i T. r
II MODEL sAkER
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27
ungrammatiealIy Hopeful

Speaking of the prevalent hard
times and business depression, an es-
Ieemed contemporary says, Every
body are not discouraged. isn't
they? Mighty glad somebody am not.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27

Only three days more in which to
pay that poll tax.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1913-12-27

Advertise. It pays.
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Subscribe % your home paper.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
Local Grain Quotations
Good Results From Fa!lcWinq

A most conclusive illustration of the
efficiency of summer following as a
crop producer, was shown by the
comparison of two exhibits of winter
wheat, taken from Noah Evans farm,
south of town, says the Lewistown Ar
gus. A dozen heads We're included in
each of these two lunches, the first
OF which vas taken from land into
which the seed had been disked.
These heads are all at least a half
inch shorter than any one Of the
heads in the second exhibit, which
was taken from summer fallowed land.
Mr.. Evans estimates that the grain
from the summer fallowed tract will
average from 40 to As bushels per
acre, and that the disked-in crop will
average from seven to ten bushels
less per acre.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
To Test Validity Of Contract

A writ of mandate has been issued
by the district court directing the
board of commissioners to advertise
and let to some resident practic1ng
physician a contract for medical at
tendance upon the INDECENT sick ana
infirm residents of Chouteau county
Application for the writ was made by
H. S.. Mckinley, county attorney, about
three months ago.
According to allegations made n
the petition for the writ, a contract
made by a former board of commas
sioners last December is void for the
reason that it applied only to attend.
ance upon the INDECENT sick at st.
Glare hospital, whereas the statute re-
quires that the services he rendered
to all INDECENT sick and ipfirr,, in Any
part of the county.
It is alleged in the petition that the
contract in dispute names the sum OF
one dollar Is tho consideration TOR
such medical services during the year
1913, but that other and greater sums
have been paid to the contracting ply
stefan for services rendered at places
other than the hospital named in the
contract. It is further alleged that
the county attorney advised the COM
missioners on several occasions that
the contract made by their predecess.
ors was defective and vtid, Lut his
advice was disregarded.
The hearing on the writ is set tor
September q. The outcome of the
proceedings will be of general inter
est, as it will determine what a coun-
ty medical contract should cover, as
to the services to be performed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
Much Food is AduIterated

In spite of the pure food laws Of
Montana 81 per cent of the 514 sam
pies of milk, cream, butter, candy, soft
drinks, ice cream, extracts, water
canned vegetables and other foods
tested out in the food and drug lab
oratories of the state, were adulter-
ated, according to the August bulletin
of the state board of health.
Samples of these foods and drinks
were taken in factories and diaries in
cities all over Montana, and are rep
resentative of the conditions of the
entire state. Only a little over one
half of all the food and drinks exam
med We're standard or above, while
the remainder were adulterated or
misbranded.
The large percentage of adultera-
tons in milk and cream is due to the
fact that, during July, a crusade was
waged against restaurant keepers and
dairies of Butte, and II convictions
followed. In every case a heavy fine
vas taxed to the offenders. An eX.
animation Of samples of milk showed
that they had been preserved with
formaidehyde, a deadly poison.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
Urged to Raise Pigs

Great Falls, Sept. 5.-Raising pigs
by the school children in the rural
districts as a means for teaching lam
guage, arithmetic, scientific informa-
ton in animal industry and instill it
in the boys and girls for use in after
years rs well as provide home grown
pork for sandwiches because of in
creased interest in hog raising was adj
vocated today by State Superintend-
ent H. A. Davee before the teachers
of Chouteau, Cascade and Teton coun-
ties, here in institute. 1t met with
general approval, rs outlined by Su-
p~erintendent Davee. He said it might
not be profitable everywhere and con-
ditions would have to determine, but
he believed such work would stimu-
late a line of industry in Montana
which the state sadly needs in rails.
ing it's own pork at home.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
Death Of John c. Griffin

After a long period of suffering
from cancer of the stomach, death
came to the relief of John C. Griffin,
a we'll known resident of the Bear
Paw country, Friday afternoon. Mr..
Griffin was admitted to the Sanitarium
a few days ago for treatment, but
nothing could be done to check the
progress of the disease. An operation
that al performed about two years
ago gave only temporary relief.
Mr.. Griffin had been a resident of
the Bear Paw country south of Havre,
about 25 years, and had an extensive
acquaintance in that locality and in
other parts of northern Montana. The
bereaved family will receive the SYM
pathy Of a large number of friends.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
have been completed, and other &C.
commodations are being provided by

have beer completed, and other &C.
commodations r being provided by
the committees in charge Of this work.
There Is no definite information as to
the number of entries that will be
made In the several departments, but
it is proposed to provide ample room
for the exhibits that are expected.
The directors have been advised
that the superintendent of three de-
partments would be unable to give
their work proper attention, and the
following were appointed to fill the
vacancies: J. o. Patterson, superin-
tendent of the cattle department; J.
P. Williams, superintendent of the
swine department; Mrs. Rudolph, SUI
per1ntendent of the cooking depart
ment.
The proposition to have a baby
show as a feature of the county fair
was discussed by the directors, and
was finally abandoned. 1t was the
opinion of the board that proper ar
engagements for a baby show could
not be made at 50 late a date, as it
would not give sufficient time to no.
tify parents in distant parts of the
county.
The program of entertainment in.
cludes band concerts each day of the
fair, and a free public dance each ev-
en1ng-features that will contribute
to the enjoyment of the visitors. Ar.
rangements are also in progress for a
baseball game Saturday, the last day
of the fair, the Big Sandy team hav'
ing expressed a desire to play the
Fort Benton team on that occasion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
County Fair Reception Committee

A reception committee to welcome
visitors to the Chouteau county fair
has been appointed by c. w. Morri-
son, president of the Commercial club
the members Of the committee being
as follows:
G.. c. lhmsen, chairman.
David G. Browne
DR.. J. V. Carroll
Mayor C. H. Green
D. G. Lockwood
H. LaBarre
Thos. Larkin
DR.. E. NJ. Porter
L. D. Sharp
F. A. Flanagan
John Harris
F. E. Stranahan
H. J. Wackerlin
Geo. H. Stevens
J. O. Patterson
DR.. ]. F. Murphy
w. F. MILFORD
Chas. Lepley
a. e. McLeish
The committee will be on duty dur
ing the three days of the fair, and
will endeavor in every way possible
to make it a pleasant occasion for all
visitors.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
Northern Montana Fairs

The season for northern Montana
fairs opens this week, and will be in
progress several days. These insti-
tutions are becoming more popular
every year, the variety and number
OF exhibits and the attendance of Wis
itors showing a most gratifying in
a The northern Montana fair
dates are:
Hill county, at Havre, September
9 to ~ inclusive.
Chouteau county, at Fort Benton,
September II to 13.
Valley county, at Glasgow, Septem-
Der 10 to Is.
Blaine county, at Chinook, Septem-
Der 16 to 10.
N each cas- a selection of the
county exhibits will be sent to the
state fair to be held in Helena, Sep
TENDER % to q.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10

~ w A4AS4 SGk0S W.
fore the end of the week. 1t has been
decided to close the schools in the af-
ternoon Thursday and Friday, to en-
able the children to attend the coun-
ty fair.
AS a preliminary to the Chouteau
county fair racing program, there
we're two matched races at the fair
grounds yesterday afternoon, in which
horses owned by Ed. Kelly and Will
liam Cecil were the winners. There
was an exhibition rae by dolly DIM
ple," who paced a mile in 1921.
Harvey Johnson, who recently
pleaded guilty to a charge Of burglary,
appeared in the district court for
sentence this afternoon. Judge Tat
tan sentenced the defendant to one
year in the state prison, the sentence
being suspended on recommendation
of the county attorney and others.
In an opinion by Attorney General
D. NJ. Kelly, it is held that claims for
diseased horses and cattle that have
been slaughtered by the state. are to
be paid in the order in which they
are presented, without regard to the
time the animals were slaughtered.
The query was propounded by State
Auditor William Heating.
At a meeting of the Commercial
club, held Saturday evening. arrange.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
Preparations for County Fair

Good progress is being made in the
preparations for the Chouteau county
fair. according to reports made to the
board of directors at their meeting
Friday evening. The additional build.
ings for livestock and poultry exhibits
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10
Wethers for Sale

An outfit of about 1900 wethers for
sale, two to four years. Address
W. K. HARDER, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-10

Water right blanks-only correct
form published-for sale at the RIV-
Err PRESS Office,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
THE ELOPEMENT PERFORATED.
Mena Girl Supposed to Be in Ar
 fair, at Home of Friends.

Early "Wednesday sensational stories were in circulation all about town of the elopement of Miss lrma Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.. $. Allen, and T. F. Curtis, day Op- orator at the telegraph office here. Relatives of the young lady were frantic over the affair, but were greatly relieved when, about 10 o'clock Miss Irma phoned from the Fred Salyers home, where she had spent the night Wednesday morn ing she returned to her home,
 IL seems that during the early evening Miss Allen and Curtis were together, the two going to the AL len home. On arrival there rather serious difficulty arose between Curtis and Mrs. Allen, which result ed in the couple leaving the home together. This trouble is said to have been because of the under standing that Curtis is a married man, the report being that he has a wife and two children at Stllwell, Ok. Curtis has left town.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
WHAT WILL MOOSE DO?
Question of Referring State-WIde Liquor Bill to People Win Be
 Put Up to Attorney General.

Little Rock, April l7.-What Sec retary of State Earle W. Hodges will do with the petition asking for the reference to the people Of the statewide liquor bill, No. HIS, IS a topic which has many people won dering. He states he will put the question to Attorney General W. l.. Moose when the petition is filed and act in accordance with ms opinion.
 About two years ago Attorney General Norwood passed upon a question much similar. There was a stock law passed by the leglsla- ture which the people of South west Arkansas desired submitted to a vote of the people. The bill con tained a specific date when it was 10 become effective. Attorney Gen era Norwood held that the specific date acted the same as an emer- gency clause, and the matter could not be referred. The liquor bill not only has an emergency clause, but has a specific date to become ef- fectiVe.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
BIG FORK NEWS.

Hugh stapp of Mena was in Big Fork Tuesday
 c. F. Crawford went 70 Ncna Sun day 10 attend court
 Miss D0ttie Cox of SlatiHg.oa was shopping here Saturday.
 Mrs. w. WoOtten and daughter Madeline were trading here Satur- day.
 Clip Edwards and Helen and Hamp Edwards of Alder were trading here Saturday.
 A number of people from here attended church al the Cadd1 school house and Sulphur Springs Sun day
 An old-time singing was held at the CaddO school house Sunday. fol- lowing an interesting sermon by the Rev. T. ]. Bates.
 Miss Bonnie DoWell and Harold DoWell left Friday night for Ft. that one of their sisters was dan gerously i'll.
 The young people met last Thursday evening for the purpose of organizing a literary society. Ja- cob Edwards was elected president. A program will be rendered next Saturday evening by the society. There will he an Old-time singing al the Primitive Baptist church next Sunday. A new book which the old songs and is en- titled Good old Songs" will be used. All are invited to attend.
 Daddy'S Pet.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
\ FIDDLER'S CONTEST
 AT LYRIC SATURDAY.

Are you a fiddler? If so there is d chance for you to win five dollars at the Lyric next Saturday, April 26. Here Is how 1t Is going to be:
 Mr. Arnold realizes that Polk county has the best of everything, and believes that the Old-.Ime tid- dlers have got the world beaten when 1t comes to fiddlng, so, to de- eide who is the best a prize of five dollars will be offered to the one who is the best fiddler. The con- test is open to everybody. All that Is necessary for you to do is to either call on Manager Arnold and give him your naue, or notify him that you will be on hand 10 contest for the prize. This Is how 1t is to be settled: With each ticket you purchase you will be given blank You will fill in the name of the one for whom you wish to vote. and a committee will take up and count the votes. The one receiving the largest number of votes will re- ceive the five dollars.
 Mir. Hatley. leader of the orches- tra, will be in the contest, but vii not be allowed 10 compete for the prize.
 You can play any selection you wish, and there is no limit on the number of entries. So if you are a fiddler get busy and notify the mar ager that you are going to try for the prize.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
PUTS 1 CRIMP IN
 LOANS BY HUERTA,

Eagle Pass, Tex, April 2l.- When the conslitulionalisls ob- tain control of the national govern ment We will not recognize any act .of any kind transacted by the Huer- ta government since February iq especially We will not recognize any loan they may effect" declared Governor Carranza of Coahuila. who arrived at piedras Negras yesterday Tor conference with constitution alist leaders.
 According to Governor Carranza ms forces have captured the town oi General Capeda, between Saltillo and Iorreon, taking the federal commander, Col. Aguero. and strong columns of rebels are moving on Saltillo and Torreon.