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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
Fire Foes to Inspect City.

AS previously stated in The Chief,
general inspection of the build
pngs and premises in the business
district of Donaldsonville will be
made next Wednesday, the 18th inst,
by members of the Louisiana So
ciety for the Reduction of Fire
Waste, who will offer recommends
tiDns wherever. necessary for dimin-
isaing fire hazards and report on
conditions that may need attention
to prevent possible losses by fire.
"A public meeting will be held
Wednesday night at the court
house, at which members of the
society will address our people on
the Importance Of taking every pre-
caution to reduce fire waste, and will
tell something of the science and
methods of fire prevention and fire
extinction. On the morning Of Feb.
Is, at O'Clock, talks on the same
subject will be delivered at the Don
aldsonvisIe High School to the stu
dents of that institution. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend
these meetings, and to cooperate in
making the visit of the committee
from this society a success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
Death of Mrs. a. C. HundIey,

Mrs. A. c. Hundley. nee Anna R..
Barnes, died at the family home in
Lessard street at l o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, aged seVenty-tWo years.
She had been in failing health for
some time, but was confined to bed
for scarcely more than twenty four
hours preceding her death, hav-
ing become seriously i'll Monday
morning. Mrs. Hundley was a ma
tive of Baltimore, Maryland, and
With her husband had resided in
this city for the past two years. She
was member Of the Crowley chap
ter of the Order of the Eastern Star,
and the funeral, which took place
at 4 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon,
was conducted under the auspices of
the local Masonic lodge, with which
order Mr.. Hundley is also; affiliated.
Religious services were eId at the
Methodist church, Rev. \. D. Lips
comb officiating, and interment was
made in the Protestant cemetery.
Besides her venerable husband, Mrs.
Hundley is survived by a brother
and sister. To the bereaved fam
lily sincere sympathy is extended by
a wide circle Of friends and acquaint-
ances.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
DeIiahtfuI Motor Car Ride.

T. w. Maddux, the affable young
division roadmaster of the Texas
and Pacific Railroad, rendered few
of his friends a delightful motor-car
ride Tuesday evening. The merry
crowd left Donaldsonville at O'Clock
and arrived at Napoleonville in time
to enjoy the moving picture show,
after which they proceeded some dis
tance down the bayou to Tchula,
where a. huge bonfire was kindled
and delicious luncheon spread. The
jolly party then embarked on the
homeward journey, reaching here
shortly before midnight. Those who
enjoyed Mr.. Maddux's hospitality
were Misses Elizabeth Bot, Virgie
Carrot, Effie Eisler, Dora Katie,
Freda Singer and Margaret Lyons,
Mrs. r. Singer, and Messrs L. P.
Baudin, NJ. J. Durand, A L. Landry,
Fred. Rogge, Jr., and B. J. Vega,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
Henry Ouhre Operated On.

Henry Oubre, Well-knoWn young
man of this city, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Oubre, was operated on yes
terday at the Touro Infirmary in
New Orleans for an injury to his
leg sustained some three months
ago in Mississippi, while he was
serving as foreman of construc-
ton crew in the employ of his
brother-in-law, Contractor r. L.
Stewart. The injury was caused by
a piece of heavy timber falling
across his leg, and at first was
thought to be of no consequence, but
developed into a serious case.
Accompanied by his brother, w.
j. Ouhre, of Morley, Henry left Wed
nesday for the Touro Infirmary.
where an X-ray picture was taken of
his leg by Dr.. Reed, assistant to
DR.. Rudolph Matas. Upon examina-
ton it was decided that an operation
was absolutely necessary, and yester-
day morning the operation was per-
formed by Dr.. Matas, being of quite
a serious nature, as part of the bone
IN his leg had to be removed Word
IRON the infirmary at 3 D. m. yes
'terday was to the effect that the
patient was doing as well as could
be expected under existing condi-
tons. He will be confined to the in
Urinary for a period of from three
to four weeks, and it will be some
two or three months before he will
be able to walk. Henry has a large
number of friends here Mo will re-
greet to learn of his Ill fortune, and
who hope for his full recovery with
all possible despatch.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
Benefit Dance for Lock Fund.

The newly-organized Donaldson
vile Lodge No. 1871, Loyal Order
of Moose, will be hosts at a dance
to be given in Ascension Hall next
Thursday night for the benefit of
the campaign fund of the Bayou La
fourche Lock Association, and the
worthy object of the entertainment
should assure its unqualified sue
cess. The Moose are noted for their
progressive principles and high So
cial standards wherever the organi-
cation is represented, and the local
lodge can be depended upon to live
up to the enviable reputation of
The order in this respect. This be-
ing the first public entertainment
to be conducted by the fraternity,
no effort will be spared to make it
a success, and all who contemplate
being present may look forward to
an evening of genuine pleasure and
enjoyment. The entire amount real
lied from the function will be turn
ed over to the lock association.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
Pom --Dehon.

A pretty romance was sealed with
the sacred bond of matrimony when
Miss EIma Ruth Dehon, of this city,
and Albert A. Pons, Of New Or1e-
ans, were united in Wedlock, the
ceremony being performed at St.
Johns Catholic church in New Or
leans on Wednesday of last week,
the 4th inst, Rev. Father Walsh Of
ficiating. The young couple had
been engaged for some time, but no
date for the wedding had been set
and their marriage was complete
surprise to their many friends. The
bride left here ON the 3rd inst, os-
tensibly to visit relatives in New
Orleans, and in accordance with a
pre-arranged plan met Mr.. Pons the
following day and went with him and
a couple of friends. Dr. and Mrs.
O'Farrell, to st. Johns church, where
the impressive words .were spoken
which united their hearts and hands
for the Journey through life.
Mr.. Pons is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Pons, formerly Of this city, but
now domiciled in New Orleans. A
Ol tdISHL anu
a young man of exceptionally urbane
manners and attractive personality.
he has before him the prospect of a
bright and prosperous future, and is
in every way worthy of the charming
girl he has won for d heIpmate and
companion.
The bride is the lovely daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Dehon, of this
city, and one of the most popular
and admired young women in local
society circles. Endowed with I'M
usual charms of person and a dis
position of sweet kindness, she
counts among her devoted friends all
who have the pleasure of her &C
quaintance, and carries with her in
to her new life wealth of good
wishes and fond hopes.
The Chief joins in the cordial fe-
licitations extended the happy pair,
and trusts their married life may
ever be bHssful and prosperous, with
sorrow a stranger in their household.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

The many friends of Caleb Weber
will be deeply panied to learn that
he. 9 P3ain confined tc bed with II
recully ZEE Of the illness from WHO
he sq Gred a few weeks ago, an
that p attending physician fears III
may ( necessary to remove him tda
Ae' ''Orleans for a. surgical operaA
Esoh. That he may be spared this
painful ordeal and soon be restored
TO his former good health is the
earnest hope of all bis friends and
the community in general.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

The host of friends of the Dehon
family will be interested to learn
that they contemplate removing to
Philadelphia, where Mr. Dehon will
BECOME associated in business with
relatives of his who have conducted
a profitable commercial enterprise
IN that city for many years past. Mr..
Dehon is now in Philadelphia MAX
ing arrangements to take up his per-
residence there, and will be
Joined by his wife and son, Ray,
within the near future.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Of
DonaIdsonviLIe A-n1uz-u COMPANY.

Donaldsonville, La, Feb. H. 1914.
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meet
~ ing of the stockholders OF the Donaldson
vile A-muz-u Company will be held at Hotel
Donaldson on Monday March 2, 1914, at 10
O'Clock a. M, for the purpose Of electing a board
Of nine directors to serve for the ensuing year in
accordance with the charter of said company.
Stockholders who cannot be present in person
are requested to authorize other shareholders.
by written proxy, to vote and act in their stead
at this annual meeting.
Y. MAURIN, President.
JAS. Won LoTFEN, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
NOTICE OF SALE,

] 1OtER ACT 215 of the general assembly q
- wa state of Louisiana, approved July 8, 190l
the +. wing land situated in Ascension paris
Louiahaa, to-wit: Lots four nine and tent-
seTIl a8, township 10 south, range east. sous
tonic .trict OF Louisiana. east of the MISSISSIPPI
rfTtf, will be sold by the sheriff of Ascension
parish, La. at the front door of the courthouse
in Donaldsonviile La, on
SATURDAY, MARCH ID, 1914.
to the last and highest bidder, at not less than
% per acre, cash, being amount fixed by the
Register of State Land Office as the minimum
price for which said land can sell per acre,
Witness my official signature this s1st day OF
January, 1914. HUNTER G. IEARE.
President Board of Commissioners for the
Pontchartrain Leyee District.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

A meeting of the Ascension Par
iGh Medical Society was held at the
Hotel Donaldson Wednesday, at
which an interesting address was
delivered by DR.. Roy NJ. Van Wart,
al eminent neurologist of New Or
leans. 1t is to be regretted that
the attendance was so limited, only
four Of the thirteen physicians in
the parish being present. These
were Drs. E. K. Sims, T. H. Hanson
and A. W. Martin, of Donaldsonville,
and D. c. Brumfield, of barrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
Church of the Ascension.

Services tomorrow as follows:
Holy communion, 1880 a. NJ; Sun
day School, 9:45 a. m; morning pray.
er and sermon, II a. II.
IN the afternoon, at 3:15 O'Clock.
Rev. ,Prosser Will conduct services
in the union chapel at Burnside.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
NOTICE TO BANKS.

eIDS for becoming the depository of the funds
~ OF the parish of Ascension will be received
by the police jury at its next regular meeting to
be held Wednesday, March IL, 1914. All bids
shall be sealed and endorsed ON the envelope
Fiscal Agency Bid" and shall be addressed to
the police jury Of the parish Of Ascension. The
bidder for the said funds viii be re-
duired to furnish bond and security in the sum
OF ten thousand ($10,00ol dollars, conditioned ac-
cording to law. C, C. WEBER.
Clerk Police Jury, Parish of Ascension.
. rhonaldsonville, La, Feb. 7, 1914
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

k1UBIIC NOTICE is hereby given that the
h partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, under the firm name Of Tobias &
Schneider, has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent. Mr.. Schneider assumes all the liabil-
tiles outstanding, and win conduct the business
hereafter under his own name and for his own
account. JASMIN TOBIAS,
MORRIS SCHNEIDER
Donaldsonvile, La Jan. q. 1914
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Mrs. J. L. Richard left during the
early part of the week for New
Orleans, where she will spend some
time as the guest CT her son and
daughter-jn-law. DR.: and N s. Euclid
Richard
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Invitations have been received
here to the marriage of Miss Marie
Henrietta Tobias, the attractive
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Sylvan To
bias, of Baton Rouge, to Emanuel
H. Dreyfous, the ceremony to be
so1emnized at the Istrouma Hotel
in Baton Rouge Thursday evening,
Feb. rs, at 8 o'clock. The fair young
bride-to-be is niece Of Jasmin To-
bias, of this city, and has many
warm friends here who will be in
terested to learn of her approaching
nuptials
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

oercha J. LeGardeur, Jr., Surveyor.
~-a-S the proper column of today'I
Chies, will be found the professional
cardA + R. J. LeGardeur, Jr., Of N
polefanille, who has hung out IL
s wnict as a surveyor, after havi1
practiced for the past three years
as assistant to- J. c. Waties, the
Wellknown Napoleonville civil en-
glneer. Mr.. LeGardeur is son Of
R. J. LeGardeur, Sr., vice president
for Assumption parish of the South
Louisiana Fair Association, and is a
graduate Of Tulane University. Hav-
ing had considerable experience in
surveying, he is thoroughly qualified
to execute any orders for work in
that line that may be entrusted to
him, and The Chief bespeaks for
him. the kind consideration of the
public. Mr.. LeGardeur will practice
in all the parishes of this section OF
the state. He may be reached
through telephone No. "a, Napoleon
vile exchange.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Misses Lucille Landry, Doris Han
son and Ethel Werner, and Messrs.
Armand Constantin and Leo and
Ralph Schoeny mttored to Thibo-
daux last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Mike Grayois, of the firm of
Gravois e Martin, came up from
Donaldsonville Tuesday morning and
spent a few hours in town on bust
ness. Gravois & Martin will COM
mence work Monday painting the
residence of E. B. Schwing-Plaque-
mi ne Champion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Inc many friends here of Mr.. and
mrs' Arthur Crownover will ho IN.
crested to learn TINT they are the
ga Uaa parents OF another lovely little
=. inter- who arrived at their home
IL winchester, Tenn, last Saturday
: hiorh1ng. Mrs. Crownover was before
s s marriage Miss Emma Sims of
pans souci, and has a host If
r ENDS in this community who will
a s The Chief IN extending to har
hearty congratulations anent tbis
suspicious event. eniS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Henry Dalferes. who for the past
several months has been employed
as oookkeeper and travelling repre-
ss' Of Swift & Company's To-
branch supply house, has been
aansleFred to Alexandria, where he
va. nas iofmerly located, and left for
.hat city this week. He is succeeded
h - .ne swift establishment by his
o.osher, sabin Dalferes, heretofore
S 81 4n at the j. A. Dalferes store
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
FOR SALE

1.-TWO DOUBLE RED JAPoNICAs, layered, 81
u each: four pink azaleas, 81 each; twelve
Ardesia plants. potted in small pots, 80 cents
each three small grated orange trees, 81 each.
Address MRS. NJ. L. RANDOLPH. Blythewood
Pecan Grove, Bayou Goula, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

DR.. Sidney Vega has taken pos
session of his handsome new home
in Lessard street. The dwelling is
one of the most modern and com
Portable in the city, and is a credit
to it's owner and the builder, Con-
tractor w. C. Hazlip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Fernand Braud, of Thibodaux, spent
several days here during the week
as guest at the hospitable home
of Capt. and Mrs Joseph Constantin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Let's all go to Thibodaux for Mar
di Gras and help our down-the-b bayou
neighbors make their Carnival cele-
bration a glorious success. The
parades and other features of the
display will be we'll worth seeing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Miss Ora Gauthreaux will leave to-
morrow for New Orleans, where she
will be the guest of friends and rela-
tiyes for two weeks stay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Eugene Constantin. Of Jefferson
College, and Max Constantin, of Sa-
ton Rouge, spent Sunday here with
relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

IN, ,ne annual meeting of the stock
1 r1 OF the Donaldsonville A-muz-u
w; Sompany, for the purpose of elect
lug board of nine directors o
sa,s Tor the ensuing year, will be
aeI la at the Hotel Donaldson Mon
Sas' March 2, at 10 O'Clock a. m,
=; s'ochholders who cannot be present
- person are requested to authorize
seaer owners Of shares in the or
a asl by written proxy. to vote
meeting. '@'4S q Ia '4S'i
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
WANTED

A FTRsT-CLAsS combined riding and driving
IA horse mare Or gelding. Must be sound and
gentle for ladies to ride and drive. Must have
style, weigh not less than 1900 pounds and be
not over years of age. Dark bay with black
trimmings preferred, but any color except grey il
other makeup is right. Call on or address DR..
]. R. FRIDGE, Baton Rouge, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
RUBIN

VIII cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
section Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
seDuT1y, Old Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in
ternally and externally. Price Csc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Miss Odette Bourgeois, of Convent,
is here on visit to her sister, Mrs.
A. A. Sarradet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

John Guichet is erecting On his
iots in the Lemann Addition the
commodlous dwelling he recently
purchased from the Ascension Coal
Company, and which was formerly
located on that concerns property
On the east bank of the river in the
nth ward of the parish, where it
was occupied for some years by the
GfuneWald family. The building will
De an ornament to its new neighbor-
hood.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

w. D. Park is spending a while
with relatives at BrOussard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
FOR RENT,
WAN ID.

4 BOUT so ACRES of frst-year stubble Also
"A a plantation store. J. L. MORRISON, Oak
Alley Plantation, Feitel P. O., La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
WANTED.

fHVENANTS with their own mules and feed to
4 work any part of 800 acres of good sandy
land in cane. Apply a. KLOTZ P. & NJ. Co,
LTD, Klotzville. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

J, NJ. Williams, OF Natchitocnes,
is visiting friends here.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

A civil service examination for the
position of postmaster at Belle AL
lance was held at that place last
Saturday under the supervision of
Miss Rena Landry, the efficient chief
clerk Of the DonaIdsonville postof-
flee. The only applicant for the po-
sition was John F. Truxillo, former
" assessor of Assumption parish, and
manager Of the A-muz-u Park race
track in this city last season. The
compensation of the postmaster at
Belle Alliance was 1924 for the past
fiscal year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY u, 1914.

Walter Lemann visited Crosse Tete
Thursday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

The twin boys of Mr. and Mrs. V.
A. Rodrigue were christened last
Sunday at the Catholic church by
Rev. Joseph Marie, the names of
Floyd Peter and Lloyd Paul being
bestowed upon them. The sponsors
for the former were A. J. Schroeder,
OF this city, and Miss Harriet
Waguespack, Of Thibodaux, and for
the latter Wilfred Guigou and Miss
Loretta Ferrier, bota of Donaldson
vile.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Statesmen to look after our interest in AS.
~ cension and adjacent parishes. Salary OF
commission. Address LINCOLN OIL CO.
Cleveland, Ohio
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Charles Maurin, ST., made a bust
ness trip to New Orleans Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Prof. Richard Landry, of Barton,
who is presently located in Baton
Rouge, and ]. A. Fourier, a leading
business man Of the latter city, were
visitors to Donaldsonville on Thurs
day of last week and compIimented
The Chief with a pleasant call. Mr..
Fourier, then a youngster, resided
in DonaldsonVil1e with his parents
at the time of the bombardment of
this city by Farragut's fleet, and he
talked Interestingly of some. of the
exciting incidents and thrilling ex-
periences of those stirring times.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14
CHOICE STOVE WOOD.

ESUY YOUR STOVE WOOD from the old re-
- liable dealer. Choice ash, cypress, syca-
more gum and cottonwood on hand at all times.
prompt attention and entire satisfaction guar
anteed. V. G0ETZ, 615 Chetimaches street
Telephone 1874.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

The home of Mr.. and Irs, J. J.
Park was frightened Tuesday by
the arrival of sweet little daugh-
ter. who made her appearance at
o'clock in the morning. The Chief
extends the little lady a cordial well
come to this mundane sphere, and
hopes she may grow VI to be a joy
and blessing to her fond parents
and circle of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

The seventy-niEth anniversary of
the Baton Rouge fire department
viii be celebrated in the usual e1ab-
crate manner next Friday, the Goth
inst. The program comprises ath-
letic contests and motorcycle races in
the forenoon; a parade of the fire
apparatus, firemen in uniform, dec
Grated floats and Louisiana State
University corps of cadets in the at
ternoon, and a public ball and award
ing of prizes at night. Special rates
will be given on all railroads for the
occasion, and a pleasant and inter
esting day is promised
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

The Chiefs telephone number Is
81. Call us up whenever you have
any item of news.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-02-14

Charles Langbecker writes The
Chief from San Diego, California,
as follows: Received paper 0. K.
Leave Feb. 3 for Frisco, Portland
and Seattle. Due back in Den
yer first week in March. This is
the garden spot of California. The
fair here covers 40 acres, with ex-
tremely bright prospects" Mr..
Langbecker, former Donaldson
william who is now located in Denver,
left the latter city some weeks ago,
accompanied by his wife, for tour
OF California and other Pacific coast
states, the trip being taken in the
hope of benefitting Mrs. Langbeck-
er's health, which has not been at
all good recently. Last week the
tourists were at San Jose, California,
from whence they departed for San
Francisco.