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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

TOT spot at some distance from the
church in which the tablet to her
memory was placed.
PocahontaS was the only Indian
woman in England at the time this
graveyard was in use. The bones
were accompanied by many small
relics, such as beads. which might
nave belonged TO an Indian woman.
Inc workmen who discovered
me bones were eXcavating for the
loundation Of d new building near
me Old White Post Inn. A man
digging a hole came upon what
at hrst he took TO be a curious
smooth stone. His pick struck
against it and the second blow
drove hole in it, Then he picked
me object up and found it was a
human skeleton. The earth was
carefully removed in the immcd-
tate vicinity and the entire skele-
ton was brought to light. The SPOT
was few yards TO the west of an
old path which ran through to the
LennoX road. and the body had lain
on its face with the feet TO the
northeast, and close TO very old
hedge.
Mr.. Hotter, of the firm of Glenn
cnts Il Hotter. VINO were in charge
OF tho work, laughed when he was
told of the skeleton and remarked
PECULIARLY. WHY hare is poc,bo,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
SUCCESSFUL MISSION.
Large Congregations Attend Services
at St. Francis Church.

A very successful mission was
preached last week in the st. Francis
of Assisium Church. Smoke Bend,
by Rev. Father S. J. Kelley, of Balti-
more Every day of the week three
masses were celebrated. Folio, g
the and o'clock masses sermon
was preached by the missionary.
Every night a sermon, followed by
benediction, took place at lock.
Although on the first night at
tendance filled the church to i, a.
pacity, the crowd increased as 4 !
mission progressed, until about Il
middle of the week even the aisi
were filed with chairs borrow,
from the presbytery and neighboring
houses. But even this gave only tenn
pory relief, and by the end of the
week, especially Saturday and Sun
day nights, the number of those that
could find no room inside was as
large as that of the fortunates ones
within. Fortunately Father Kelley's
powerful voice reached all.
The success of the mission was not
only apparent from the large attend.
ance, but also from the great number
of communicates who approached the
holy table during every mass, ano
from the numerous lost sheep that
came back to the fold.
Father Kelley will be back at St
Francis Church Sunday, Sept. 26
to bless the beautiful mission cross
obtained for the occasion. The
ceremony will take place on that date
at s o'clock at night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
A BIG SUCCESS.
Substantial Profit Realized by knights
of Columbus Festival.

The popularity of the Knights of
Columbus order in this community
and the good will entertained to-
ward Ascension Council No. 1887 in
particular, was effectively demon
strated by the liberal patronage ac-
corded the festival given under the
auspices of the ladies of Donaldson
vile last Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day, for the benefit of the local coun-
ell. Not only did the people of this
city respond in liberal manner to the
appeal for aid in behalf of the worthy
and public-spirited organization, but
members and friends of the order
from New Orleans, Baton Rouge,
Plaquemine, Napoleonville and other
places in the surrounding country
came, forward in large numbers and
both by their presence and generosity
contributed in appreciable measure to
the success of the entertainment.
The festival was given in Landry's
Park at the corner of Mississippi and
Lessard streets, and from an artistic
standpoint achieved level of at
Effectiveness that has never been sur
passed in this community. In fact,
every single detail of the affair was
carried out in manner that left lit
tie to be desired, and unstinted praise
is due the charming ladies and zeal
Gus gentlemen who participated in the
management of the delightful event
and by their earnest efforts made it
the enjoyable success it proved to be.
John II. Schaff, chairman of the
committee which conducted the fes-
tival, (and past master in the art
Of directing these entertainments, be
it remarked1, states that the net
amount realized will approximate
5000. The total receipts from all
sources aggregated about $500, and
the expenses will be in the neighbor-
hood of $3.50. The financial outcome
is considered entirely satisfactory, in
view of prevailing conditions. and
Grand Knight R. ]. Chauvfn Of As
eension Council, Chairman Schaf of
the festival committee, and their able
coadjutors have been the recipients
of cordial congratulations upon the
excellent showing made.
The amount earned will be ex-
pended by Ascension Council in part
payment for the property in Missis-
sippi street presently occupied by the
organization.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
CITY STREETS TRAVELLED.
Fine Roadway Completed to Fair
Grounds and Municipal Wharf.

The crawling of Church street in
the Lemann Addition from Missis-
sippi street to the fair grounds, a
distance of approximately 2400 feet,
has been completed. The work was
done under the supervision of Robt.
Z. Dill, Donaldsonville' efficient
chief of police and sanitary inspector,
and the highway is an exceptionally
well constructed one in all respects.
The gravel surface is fifteen feet wide
with a depth of five inches in the
center and three inches on each side,
giving a road that may be relied up
on to 'tstand up" under the heavy
traffic to and from the fair grounds
lon the occasion of the annual fairs
and at other periods of the year.
The short stretch of roadway ex-
tending from Mississippi street to the
municipal wharf at the head of st.
Patrick street has also been gravelled,
which will materially facilitate the
hauling of freight received or des-
patched by river.
In the near future the block in
Lessard street between Mississippi
street and the river front, where the
ferryboat Ruth and steamer Virgie
have their landings, will also be hard
surfaced, when every approach to the
city, both by land and river, will be
of gravel construction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
FINE FEATURE FILMS.
Three Notable Productions to Be Seen
s~Here Next Week.


William Farnum, the prominent
American star, and an exceptionally
able supporting company, will appear
at the Grand Theatre tomorrow night
irr screen version of "The Plumber
en-" Roy Norton's thrilling drama of
love, the lust for gold and deadly
hatred. The fist fight in this power
full production is declared to be the
most thrilling bare-knuckled battle
ever filmed. 1t is positively terrific
in it's foreclosures. Farnum, single
handed, fights and bests a score of
drink-mad and hate-crazed western
miners. He toys with the enraged
physical giants like an aroused Titan,
as, with his bare knuckles he hammers
them into insensibility, avenging the
murder Of his aged friend, cold Bells
Park"
Tuesday night Mary Pickford, the
most popular motion picture star in
the world, will be seen in four-part
modern and original film version of
the century-old classic, cinderella. !"
In the exquisitely fanciful fairy
tale, arranged from the beautifully
symbolic story, Mary Pickford por-
trays the pathetic but bewitching little
cinder-girl, the heroine of the world
renowned and universally loved tafe
of the abused stepsister who was at
last rewarded for her virtue and pa
tience by a splendid triumph over the
naughty sisters and unkind STEP
mother, and crowned princess and
sovereign of her true loves heart.
This new and modern version of
"Cinderella" is q delightful blend of
comedy and pathos, and provides a
consummately artistic treat for peo-
pie of all ages. In the imposing and
elaborate production, illusion and
reality are skilfuIly mingled, and the
famous little heroine of the children
of all time lives and breathes upon
the screen, immortal there as in their
hearts, with a tender charm that is
all Mary Pickford's own.
Friday nights feature picture will
be mammoth 1ve-part adaptation Of
Wilson Barrett's supreme dramatic
triumph, 'sThe Sign of the Cross, y
with William Farnum in the leading
role. The motion picture version IS
naturally more elaborate and detail
ed than the original stage presenta-
ton of the play, and the great Roman
gardens, baths, palaces and forums,
with their incidental wealth of cos
tune and settings, enrich the pro-
duction and make it faithful copy
of the times and environments it
typities. :.
In the role Of Marcus Superbus, !"
William Farnurn attainS the Hottest
dramatic heights of his distinguished
career. He is always noble and digni-
fed, both in his love passages with
'sMercia,. or when turning in fierce
wrath upon his enemies and calum-
niators. Miss Rosina Henley makes
sweet and womanly sMercia.0
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
OF DISTINGUISHED LINEAGE.
Late Capt. Victor Maurin Member OF
Prominent Family.
Contributed. J

In the obituary of the late Capt.
v. Maurin. The Chief inadvertently
omitted to state that the lamented
deceased was educated first at Young
er's Academy, in this city, then at
Spring Hill College near Mobile, Ala,
where he graduated in the commercial
course. The Younger Academy was
an educational institution located In
Donaldsonville, of which the late
Charles A. Younger, at one time
recorder of the parish, was the prin-
cipal.
Can't. Maurin was also engaged in
sugar planting at one time, being as
ISOLATED with w. B. Sharp and the
late Capt. Glen. Binnings IN the own
ership and cultivation of Hope plan
:ation in New Iberia, which they sub
eauently sold to the state of Lou
isiana.
Besides his sister, brothers, wife
and daughters, Capt. Maurin is also
survived by his mother, the widow
of the late Major Victor Maurin, who
resides eemf her daughter, Mrs. j. N.
Colomb.
Deceased was the third of the same
name, his father having been MAJOR
Victor Maurin second, and his grand
father Victor Maurin the first. The
latter served in the American army In
the war against Great Britain in 1872
and was participant in the battle OF
New Orleans, under Gen. Andrew
jackson, having first served in the
armies of Napoleon |. prior to ms
coming to America. He occupied a
number of official positions, among
them member of the board Of com
missioners to select a site for the
state capitol in Donaldsonville, and
sheriff of the parish of Ascension
from 1924 to 1880. 49,
A brother of Victor Maurin l., JOY
eph Maurin, died in Paris, August 70
1874, after a long service in the
armies Of France, having attained tne
rank of major general, officer OF the
Legion of Honor, Knight of ST. Louis
and baron, documentary evidence @
which is in possession of the Maurlf
family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
Dollar Sale Attracting Buyers.

Jasmin Tobias, the wide-aWake
proprietor of the New Orleans Bar
gain Store, informs The Chief that the
big fifteen-day dollar sale which was
inaugurated at his establishment
Sept. 10 is proving a distinct success
and attracting large number of
buyers from the surrounding country.
In fact, the event is surprising any
thing Of the kind Mr.. Tobias has at
tempted in the past five years, which
shows that the bargains offered must
be exceptional ones and the merchan-
disc of most seasonable and stand
ard character.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
CITY COUNCIL.
Official Proceedings of Special and
Regular Meetings of Municipal
Commissioners Light and Wa
ter Commission Finances.

Donaldsonville, La, Aug. Is, 1915.
A special meeting of the commits
sion council was held this day pur-
suant to call, for the purpose of re-
ceiying bids for culvert pipes. Com
missioners present: Walter Lemann,
Frank Milano, w. j. Leblanc.
Bids were received from the Dixie
Metal & Culvert Co. and from Harry
Bros. Co. of Louisiana, the represent
atiyes of both of these companies be-
ing present at the meeting.
The bid of the Dixie Metal & Gull
yert Co., being the lowest, was ae-
cepted, provided the said company
would make the terms payable $500
on Jan. Is, 1916, and the balance
payable Jan. Is, 1917, with interest
at the rate of five (5) per cent from
date of invoice; and provided further,
that an invoice already due the said
company for the sum of S80.32 shall
be included in the aforementioned
settlement.
On motion, seconded and carried
the commissioner of streets was au-
thorized to enter into contract with
the Dixie Culvert & Metal Co., pro-
vlded they agreed to the above terms
and conditions; and in the event the
said contract is entered into, the
commissioner of finance is author
lied to issue to the said ese eany GER
tifeates of Indebtedness IL -Wpresent-
alton of the said Indebtedness.
Mayor Lemann stated that he had
just returned from attending a meet
ing of Louisiana mayors held in the
city of Alexandria. He said great
enthusiasm was displayed in this
meeting, which was called for the
purpose of perfeeting an organiza-
ton of Louisiana municipalities, and
that realizing the great benefit which
such an organization will mean to
every city in the state, he had enrolled
the city of Donaldsonyille and recon-
mended that the initial annual fee of
SO be forwarded to the secretary Of
the League, Mayor ]. B. Elan of
Mansfield. On motion, seconded and
carried, the clerk was directed to for
ward check for $40 to Mr.. Elan.
The council then adjourned.
A. J. MELANCON,
City Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
[1e D0DaldsOlYile cbiet
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1918.
Church of the Ascension.

Regular services tomorrow at the
following hours: 80 a. M, holy
communion; II a. M, morning pray
or and sermon. Sunday School at
e:45 a. m. The pastor, Rev. R. FL.
Prosser, will conduct services in the
union chapel at Burnside at 8 p. M.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Kittredge Sims left Thursday morn.
ing for Baton Rouge, where he ma
circulated as a student in the State
University. He was accompanied to
the capital city by his father, DR.. E.
K. Sims, who returned home the fol.
lowing morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

4, A progressive euchre party, fol
lowed by a dance, will be given at
NED Men Hall next. Friday evening
under u, the auspices of Mohawk Tribe
me card games will begin at
o'clock, and an invitation to attend
aho participate in both features Oh
me evenings program is extended the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

The Chief is glad to note that it's
next-door neighbors, Mrs. c. o. Pei
tier and her attractive daughter, Miss
Jessie, are up and about again, after
having been on the sick list for sever
al days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Miss Lily Weber, one of the oblig-
ing clerks in the local postoffice, re-
turned Thursday night from de-
lightful visit to relatives and friends
in New Orleans, Avondale and other
places.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Mrs. G. w. Breckenridge and her
children, Virginia and Lillian, re-
turned to their home in Baton Rouge
Tuesday after spending a few days
here with Mrs. Breckenridge's moth
er, Mrs. V. Maurin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Evan Mccall motored to New Or
leans last Sunday in his Hupp car
: for brief visit to his wife, who is
enjoying a stay with relatives in that
city. He returned home Monday eve-
ming.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Messrs. Karl Geist and w. c. Hay
ward, of Hohen Solms; Evan Nc
Call, of Evan Hall plantation, and
Achille Picard, of Gonzales, We're out
of town visitors who were pleasantly
entertained at the Eiks' Home Thurs
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
Welding at Aliens Foundry

F. H. Allen, of Aliens Foundry,
has purchased a Welding outfit and is
prepared to make YIELDS in cast iron,
steel, aluminium and brass. Work of
this kind is solicited and will be han
died in thoroughly efficient and sat
isfactory manner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Hon. j. N. Gourdain, the courteous
and efficient superintendent of pub
lie education of St. James parish, was
q visitor to Donaldsonville ay and
received hearty greeting from his
scores of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18
Malaria or (,hiIIs & Fever

Prescription No. CSC Is prepared especially
for MALARIA or CHlLlS & FEVER.
Five or soeppgoses will break any case, and
If taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not grippe or sicken. Csc
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Armand Leblanc,
of Dutchtown, announce the APP
preaching marriage of their daughter,
Alma, to Wilbur L. Raspberry, Of ST.
Landry, the wedding to be solemnized
at St. Landry next Monday, the goth
inst, at 10 o'clock a. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

DR.. John S. Thibaut and E. A.
Thibodeal1x left this afternoon for
New Orleans to participate in the
Master Mason's Night celebration
which will be held at the Scottish Rite
Cathedral in that city tonight. They
will return tomorrow afternoon
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

III. D. Frotscher has returned to
his home in Lebanon, KY, after
spending several days in Port Bar
row as the guest Of Mrs. George
Bartholomaus and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Hon. Robert F. Broussard passed
Z rough Donaldsonville last Monday
morning, but so quietly did he come
and go that few here knew of his
presence in the city or caught a
glimpse of him in passing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Charles and Edward Sterken, OF
New Orleans, spent Sunday here as
The guests of their sister, Mrs. Fer
nand Caillet. Edward Sterken recent
" completed three-year term of en-
hstment in the United States navy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Misses Frances Proffitt and Aimee
Maurin were among the Ascension
girls who left last Monday to resume
their studies at the State Normal
School in Natchitoches.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

The appearance of the property IN
Houmas street owned by David Israel
and occupied by the Berth and Lu-
Glen Acosta households and Attorney
Karl Leche, has been materially en-
HANGED by the removal Of the fences
in front of the respective premises.
This is an Improvement upon which
all concerned in the making Thereon
are to be congratulated, and is one
that, if generally adopted, would
achieve pleasing effect and lend a
metropolitan aspectto the residential
sections OF the city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

A reception to the members Of
the high school faculty will be given
in the handsome club rooms of the
Elks' lodge next Friday evening, be-
ginning at $50 o'clock. The Wo-
mans Civic League will be the host
esses of the occasion, and the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

X. A. Aucoin, local agent for the
Ford cars, received his first 1916
model machine of that popular make
last Saturday, and on Tuesday dis
posed of it to Camille Pertuis, of St.
James.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Miss Norma Gisclard left Monday
morning for Natchitoches, where she
will pursue course of studies IN the
State Normal School.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

After spending three months in
Zachary, where he was employed in
drug store, Frank Rieger has re-
turned to New Orleans to resume his
studies in the College of Pharmacy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Mrs. Willoughby E. Kittredge died
at the family home in Napoleonville
at 10 O'Clock last night, after long
illness. Her husband, DR.. Kittredge,
leading physician of Napoleonville,
is related to the Sims family OF TINS
city, and has many friends here who
will learn with deep sorrow of his
bereavement. The funeral will takaa
place at A o'clock this afternoon, with
services and interment in the Eplsco-
pal church and cemetery at Napoleon
vile.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Karl Leche and his charming moth,
er, Mrs. Paul Leche, motored to
Plaquemine Tuesday morning to at,
tend the Grace-Neubig wedding, re,
turning home the same evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

j. E.. BLUM.
Finance Committe
C. BOUCHEREAU, Bookkeeper.

SA1A1ANA~N3Oe
On motion Of Mr.. Lemann, second
ed by Mr.. Milano and carried, the
following resolution was adopted:
Be it resolved. that the mayor be and he
is hereby tAuthorized and em0nwered to
borrow from the Bank OF Ascension. Don
aldsonviIIe, La. the sum of twelve nun
dred and fifty-two (s1252) dollars for the
purpose of paying the semi-annual interest
coupons due September i, 1915. ON the S48,-
700 issue of certificates OF Indebtedness Oh
the city of Donaldsonviile. La.
Be it further resolved. that the said mayor
is hereby authorized and empowered to is
sue in favor of the said Bank of Ascension,
or order, certificate OF Indebtedness Tor me
amount SO borrowed, as provided for in the
first section of this resolution; said certifi-
cate of Indebtedness to bear interest at the
rate of eight 49, per cent per annum from
maturity. and TO be made payable on tne
second day of January, 1916.
The clerk read the following state
ment Of cash receipts and disburse-
nents for the month of August, viz
GENERAL FUND:
| July s1-Cash on hand .-,--..-...... 1892
Aug. market Iessee-....s11o.42
sonviile. per cent
dividend on acct. r. e.
Dill, Collector, Report
Aug. 2o-Wharf. July. 4s.7
| Aug. 31-Fines for month 1850 l74-8;
$944.o
Disbursements
Aug 3i-Approved bills
AMP paid at e sa,s:l,, paid 1864
to date ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 462.T5- 542.3
/ Aug. Slash on hand s401. 9
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Mrs. v. L. Duffel's extensive cir
Gle Of friends will regret to know
that she has been Frustrated with an
attack Of fever for the past few days,
and will join The Chief in wishing
her an early recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

A drive to Houma and return vas
enjoyed on Tuesday by Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Sims and children and Mrs. Z.
f. Courreges in Mr.. Sims elegant
Chandler six.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Supt. and Mrs. H. P. Broussard
new residents of this community
are comfortably located with Mr.. ano
Mrs. o. A. Folse and family at their
home in Lessard street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Boston have
welcomed into their home another
sweet little daughter, who put in an APP
pearance Thursday evening. Warmest
congratulations are extended the
proud parents by their host Of friends,
with good wishes added for the tiny
newcomer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-18

H. Arthur Morgan is quite serious
ly i'll with bronchial pneumonia at
his home in st. Elmo, and on the adj
vice of his physicians it is suggested
that his friends refrain from calling
to see him until his condition has i'm
proved. The illness of this worthy
and popular young citizen will be
learned of with regret by his Wlde
circle of friends in all sections OF
the parish, who will unite in extend
ing him sympathy, coupled with best
wishes for his early recovery.