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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
Big Church Fair at Edpard.

A big fair will take place at Ed
gard Sept. 25 and 26 for the bene-
fit of st. John the Baptist church.
The proceeds of the entertainment
will be used to erect fine con-
crete and steel belfry to replace the
old wooden one which now houses
the three costly and sonorous bells
bought nearly quarter of century
ago. The most influential men of the
parish are giving their ardent sup
port to the fair, the success of which
is thus assured. Besides the usual at
fractions to be found at a country
fair, an elaborate program of en-
tertainment is announced which will
not allow of dull minute on either
day of the festival.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
Double Birthday Celebration

On Thursday evening Master Hy
Maurin, youngest son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Charles Maurin, and Master Vic
tor Coates, son of DR., and Mrs. Chas
+. Coates, of Baton Rouge, who is
here on visit to relatives, enter.
tanned few of their friends at a
very delightful party in honor of
their respective birthdays. Games
We're played, after which dancing was
enjoyed. The young folk who par
ticipated in the pleasures of this in
teresting affair were: Misses Lille
Bloomenstiel, Carrie Sachse, Alice
Sims, Marguerite Keller, Ida Park.
Delma Dalferes, Margaret Poche, May
and Dolores Vickers, Eloise ST. Mar
tin, Jeanne Fortier, Kinta Bosch and
Josie Wee st. Martin, and Masters
Conrad Goette, Victor and Jesse
Coates, Louis Poche, Sammy and Du-
mas st. Martin, Allen Dalferes, and
George and Henry Maurin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
Mrs. v. Melancon Passes AWAY.

Mrs. Victorin Melancon, a native
and lifetime resident of Ascension
parish, died at her home on the east
bank of the river in the fifth ward at
:2O O'Clock Thursday morning. after
an illness of nearly four years dura-
tlon, aged n years, 5 months and 10
days. She was the widow Of the late
V. Melancon, for many years chief
sugar-boller of the Godchaux Com
pany's big Reserve refinery in St.
John parish, and was a woman of
strong character and lovable dispo-
sltlon-a true Christian in the high
est sense of the term. The circle of
ner devoted admirers and affectionate
friends included all who had the good
fortune to know her, and her place
IN the hearts of those she leaves be-
mind will long remain untitled. The
funeral took place Friday forenoon.
the eortege leaving the family resi-
dence. one mile and a half above
barrow, at 8 o'clock, and arriving at
the Catholic church in this CITY one
nour later. Interment was made in
the Catholic cemetery after impress
slve services at the church and grave
mrs. Melancon is survived by one son.
Justice of the Peace Leo Melancon
and daughter, Mrs. August Landry
Doth nightly esteemed residents of the
DaroW community. To them profound
sympathy is extended in the hour af
their affection.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
PROGRESSIVE NOMINATIONS
SUSTAINED.

i The attempt of Democratic can
didate for delegate to the constitu
tional convention from Vermilion par
ish to have his Progressive OPP
ponents ruled off the official ballot
on the ground that they were not
nominated in accordance with the re.
quirements of the state law, met with
merited failure.
In the district court at Baton
Rouge last Tuesday, after hearing
evidence and argument in the case
pro and con, Judge H. T. Brunot re-
fused to enjoin the secretary of the
state from placing the names of the
Progressive nominees on the ballot,
deciding that there had been a sub
stantial compliance with the law in
the manner of their nomination.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune,
reiterating in effect the sentiments on
the subject which The Chief has here
tofore expressed, says that the rul-
ing of Judge Brunot will be heard
with general satisfaction; that very
few Democrats wanted to take adj
vantage of technicality in this mat
ter; that it is to the interest Of Louis
lana that the convention about to
frame state constitution should be
thoroughly representative Of the peo-
pie, and is not properly to be regard
ed as a partisan or political body, nor
expected to formulate either a Dem
ocratic or Republican organic law
Our contemporary adds: eff the
people of Vermilion and the other
parishes affected want to be repre-
sented by Progressists, it is best that
they should be SO represented, for
what we want is the true sentiment
of the voters. For nearly quarter of
a century, all our legislative bodies
have been unanimously Democratic
without an opposition party in the
way, but we are coming to realize that
this unanimity has its defects, that it
is well to have an opposition that will
stir the Democrats up to their full
duty to the people. : We do not
anticipate any friction or practical
difference of opinions between Demo
Gratis and Progressists in writing our
new law. The fact that both parties
are engaged in the work, and that the
people are allowed to choose the del
egates they wish to represent them
and are not denied that right by an
injunction, will be heard with salts
faction by nearly all, regardless of
politics. I"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
Baton Rouge Autoists Coming.


Twelve automobiles have been en-.
tered in the Baton Rouge-New Or
leans tour to be conducted next Sat.
urday and Sunday, Sept. and S, I'M
der the auspices of the capital CITY
Chamber of Commerce, and it is ex-
pected this number will be increased
to twenty or perhaps twenty-five.
The autoists will leave Baton Rouge
at 5 O'Clock Saturday morning, cross
ing the river there and departing
from Port Allen at two-minute in
tervals. Breakfast will be served to
the party at the Hotel Donaldson. in
this city, after which the tourists will
make the run to Napoleonville on the
east side of Bayou Lafourche, return
ing on the west side after a 3O-min-
ute stop in the Assumption capital.
President H. Payne Breazeale Of the
Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce.
who was visitor to Donaldsonyille
Thursday, said the tour is creating
a great deal of interest among the
automobile owners of the capital city.
and that from all indications a good
sized party will make the trip. Local
as well as citizens of the
community in general, are invited to
cooperate in entertaining the visitors
during their stay here, to the end that
their trip through this parish and stop
At Donaldsonville may be among the
most pleasant features of their tour.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FORMED.
Louisiana Mayors Organize Perma-
nent Cooperative Association.

Mayor Walter Lemann, of Don.
jacksonville, attended the conference
| of Louisiana mayors held at Alexan-
| drla last Monday and Tuesday, and
was elected treasurer of the perma-
nent organization formed to be known
as the League of Louisiana Munich
pailtles. Mr.. Lemann returned home
"Wednesday morning greatly pleas.
ed with the results of the conference,
and enthusiastic in his views of the
practical benefits to be secured for all
the towns and cities of the state
through the cooperation of their ex-
ecutive and administrative officials.
He expressed cordial appreciation. Of
the hospitable manner in which the
delegates to the meeting mad been re-
ceived and entertained by the good
people of Alexandria and vicinity.
Everything to make the stay of the
visitors pleasant was attended to by
the local committee, and in addition
to the interesting business sessions of
the conference, the mayors enjoyed
several social functions arranged for
their entertainment.
The object of the gathering, which
was successfully accomplished, was
to bring about a permanent organiza-
ton OF Louisiana municipalities, with
view of securing cooperation in the
settlement of municipal problems of
a general character, and providing
way for erystallization of sentiment
and uniformity of action in dealing
with general statutory regulations af-
fecting cities and towns
A resolution offered by Mayor
Lemann was adopted, providing that
the secretary of the league shall Sc
cure data from the various cities and
towns relative to assessments, tax
rates, cost of light and water, bond
issues, and other matters. These
statistics will be filed in the office of
the secretary, and will prove of great
value whenever information is de- |
sired on any subject of municipal adj |
Mayor R. B. Knott, of Ruston, was
elected president of the league
Mayor Martin Behrman, of New Or
.eans, vice president, and Mayor ]. B. |
Elan, of Mansfield, secretary. Ba-
ton Rouge was selected for the next |
meeting place.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
FAIR PROGRAM ANNOUNCED.
Interesting Attractions for Big Five.
Day Show, Oct 1917.

Interesting Attractions for Big Five
Day Show, Oct. 1917.
The management of the South Lou
isiana Fair Association has just an
/ nounced the following general pro
gram for the big fair in this city Oct
Is to II:
Wednesday, Oct. 13-"M.I.N.o." o.
New Orleans Day.
Grand civic parade.
Official opening of the fair by Hon
! Martin Behrman, mayor of New Or
leans.
Judging of exhibits begins.
Hippodrome races, trained high
school and high jumping horses.
Running and harness races.
Band concerts by First Regimenta
Band Of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Ma
tional Guard.
Public dancing.
Thursday, Oct. 14-Jefferson Day.
Public judging of live stock, agri-
culture and poultry.
Demonstrations of various kinds.
Hlppodrome races, trained high
school and high jumping horses.
Running and harness races.
Band concerts by First Regimental
Band of Baton Rouge
Horse show at night.
Public dancing.
Friday, Oct. 15-School Day.
All school children from the ten
parishes of the association admitted
free.
Grand parade of pupils by schools,
each school bearing a distinguishing
banner.
Preliminary scholastic contests,
athletic, literary and musical events
Boys corn judging contest.
Chariot and Roman standing races,
trained high school, high jumping and
hurdling horses.
High diving dog.
Band concerts by First Regime entail
Band of Baton Rouge.
Final contests, athletic, literary and
musical events.
Public dancing.
Saturday, Oct. 16-Farnners' Day.
Farm tractor, canning, caponizing
and other instructive demonstrations.
Address by Hon. r. y. Bruner,
Commissioner of Agriculture and I'm
Hippodrome races, trained high
school and high jumping horses.
Band concerts by Houma Military
Band.
Football game, Louisiana State
VS.. Jefferson College,
Night horse show
Public dancing.
Sunday, Oct. l7-Iberville Day.
Hippodrome races, trained high
school and high jumping horses.
Band concerts by Houma Military
Band.
Running and harness races.
Night horse show.
Public dancing.
Gov. Hall has been invited to speak
IN one of the days of the fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
A Charming Affair.

One of the most enjoyable, affairs
Of the week was the dance given
Monday evening by Miss Pauline
Bloomenstiel at her attractive home
in Houmas street, in honor of her
cousin and house guest, Miss Violet
Sachse, of Baton Rouge. Those pres
ent included Misses Florence and
Janet Lebermuth, of st. Louis, Mo. !:
Lillian Kessler, of Belle Rose, and her
guest, Caro- WE'LL, of New Orleans:
Norma Gisclard, Violet Keller, Helene
Kahn, Ruth Barlow, Florence La
Barre, Clara and Ethel Park, Nita
Sims, Georgette Richard, Louise and
Alethea Betz and Matte McGalliard:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Bloomenstiel. Mrs,
Walter Lemann, Mr. and Mrs. P. V.
Blanchard, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Bloom
enstiel; Messrs. Sigmund Katz and
Lem Wolff, of New Orleans, Gordon
Gisclard, Roland Binnings, Elmo Ro-
drigue, Victor Maurin, Kittredge and
Kline Sims, Ward Poche, Paul Thi-
bodaux, Sam Kessler. Karl Leche,
Lenard Folse, Archie Stuart and DIR.
A. w. Martin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
GREAT SALE OF DURocs.
seventy-fye Head from Famous Nc
Call Herd to be Auctioned.

An event of far-reaching import
ance in the development Of the swine
industry in this section will be the
great mid-winter sale of Duroc-J er-
seys to be held by Evan j. Mccall on
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1915. This will
be the initial public offering of the
celebrated Mccall farm, wherein is
located one Of the finest herds Of
thoroughbred Duroc-Jersey hogs to
be found in the south, or for that mat
ter, anywhere in the country.
Seventy-five head will be put on
the block, including choice bears and
sows sired by Louisiana Defender,
McCall's Duke, Col Again II. and
others, and lot of well-bred sows
and gifts mated to Old Col. Again.
Howard Lass, grand champion SOW of
the 1914 South Louisiana Fair at
Donaldsonville, and winner of great
many firsts at other fairs last year,
will also be offered at this sale, which
Mr.. Mccall proposes to make one of
the most notable events of the kind
that has ever taken place in Louisi-
ana or any of the neighboring states.
All the best strains of the popular
Duroc-Jersey type are represented in
the Mccall herd, which is bred for
size, finish, prolifcacy and easy feed
ing qualities. The character of the
stock is indicated by the fact that the
herd boars include such famous sires
as Louisiana Defender, Coils Model
Cherry and Col. Again H., whose an
cestry IN turn contains representa-
tives of the blood most sought after
in Duroc breeding. These bears were
chosen for the Mccall herd because of
excellence of pedigree and Individual
ity, and it is generally recognized
that the blood lines in the Mccall Du-
rocs are as good as can be found in
the entire United States.
The movement for better live stock
in the south will undoubtedly re-
,eive considerable impetus through
he widespread distribution Of such
breeding stock as that |
comprised in the Mccall herd, and
t is hoped that numerous farmers,
planters and stock raisers will attend |
he big sale next January and Sc
.ure some of the exceptional offer
ngs available. A pedigree recorded
n the name Of the buyer will be fur
lished free of charge with each an
NAL sold. The sale will be held in
N inclosed barn, and will be con-
Iucted by Col. Ingleheart, noted live
took auctioneer of Elizabethtown. XIV.
A few registered yearling Short
'orn bulls from the Mccall herd,
which is headed by the renowned
hampton, Watson, will also be Offer
d at this great sale.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
HON. HORACE WILKINSON FA.
VORSs THE LOCK PROJECT.

I At the joint meeting Of the At
chafalaya and Lafourche levee boards
/ held at Donaldsonville on the 18th OF
July, during the spirited and exhaust
4 i've discussion of the lock and dam
subject which then took place, Hon.
/ Walter Lemann, mayor of this city,
\ stated that opposition to the construc-
/ ton of lock to take the place of the
dam at the head of Bayou Lafourche
had always come from the Atchaf-
alaya board, and that it was for
mer member of that body, now a
representative in the general assem-
bly,, whose motion killed bill drawn
by Mr.. Lemann, authorizing the le-
wee boards to issue bonds for the
financing of the lock project.
The representative referred to is
Hon. Horace Wilkinson of West Ba-
ton Rouge parish, one of the best
known and most influential citizens
of the Atchafalaya district and act
ing chairman of the Democratic state
central committee, to which position
he succeeded on the death of the late
lamented Thos. H. Lewis of st. Lam
dry.
In New Orleans last wednesday
Mr.. Wilkinson made the statement to
Hon. R. N. Sims of Donaldsonville,
state bank examiner, that while it
was true he had opposed and killed
Mr.. Lemann's bill, his reason for
this action was that the levee situa-
ton was such at that time he felt
that the efforts of the Atchafalaya
board to raise money for the build
ing and repair of levees would have
been hampered if not defeated by the
passage of the lock bill But, he add
ed, the situation now is entirely diff
ferent, and he favors the lock propo-
sition as submitted at the joint meet
ing of the levee boards and would
have voted for it if he had been still
a member of the Atchafalaya board.
Mr.. Wilkinson further said that he
at the first opportunity to
say the same thing to Gov. Hall, and
he gave Mr.. Sims full authority to
the statement in his name.
1t is reasonable to assume that if
Mr.. Wilkinson could have been pres
ent at the joint meeting and made his
position known, some if not all of the
four dissenting members of the At |
board would have been in
duced to change their votes on the
resolutions offered by President Wig
CLINTON of the Lafourche board; and
we feel quite certain that Gov. Hall I
will give great weight to Mr.. Wilkin- |
sons statement in deciding the issue. +
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
ELECTION OFFICIALS NAMED
Commissioners and Clerks Appointed
to Serve Next TUESDAY,.

The following commissioners aud
eiefks nave been appointed to serve
AZ a, the various polling precincts
throughout the parish on the occa-
SION OF the election to be held newt
Tuesday, the 31st inst:
FIRST Ward.
First precinct-W. G.. HAYWARD
Lehman schuster, w. P. Rochelle
commissioners; Rudolph Landry cIari.
second precinct-A.E. Ayme, Wal
lace Barron, Ulysse Landry, commits
sloners; Van ]. Gaudin, clerk.
:. Third M precinc-Henry Dugas. Fe-
TX Guedry, Morris 0ubre. commission
efs' Gale T. Chapman, clerk.
Second Ward.
George Bergeron, D. Cassard Nor
Blanc, clerk. - .
Third Ward.
FIRST precinct Vic. Templet r
II. Sims, Henry Casso, commission
ers; f. j. Rybiski, clerk. '-'>'so =
second precinct Max Continent
Joseph Giselard, ]. F. Oubre. comna;e :
sloners;; R. A. Lawless, clerk =. .
Fourth Ward.
e.; E. 4 Lawless, Gus. Gre, Willie
gre, commissioners; John Hehert
Fifth Ward.
FIRST precinct. W. Stephenson.
:. =. Saxon, A. Z. Hickson, commi minis,
s. J. Boote, clerk. -.'iis
y, second precinctE. A. Landry r,
w. A.rnltage, Lawrence Marchand
commissioners; Leo Melaneon. clerk
Sixth Ward.
First preeinct-W. B. Stuart. Rob-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
PACKING COMPANY ORGANIZED
Corporation Formed to Erect Plant
at NapoIeonville.

Formal organization of the Soutl
Louisiana Packing Company, Incor
porated, was effected at meeting
held at the courthouse in Napoleon
! vile last Saturday afternoon. George
(! w. Dodge called the assemblage tt
order, and there was a representative
attendance of hog raisers and bust
ness men from the various parishes IN
| terested in the project. Directors
were chosen as follows: Pointe Cou
pee, Sim Parent; Iberville, G. r. Muir
rell; Ascension, E. J. Mccall; AS,
sumption, George Guion, E. Sund-
berry, George W. Dodge, Walter
Godchaux, c.. C. Barton, Henry De-
laune, Gus. Where; Lafourche, Jules
Godchaux; ST. Mary, John Gallery
St. Martin, G. E. Snedes; Lafayette,
NJ. 3. Billeaud, Jr.; Terrebonne, Jno.
Minor; St. James, Victor Loisel; East
Baton Rouge, /. West, Jr.; West Ba-
ton Rouge, A. H. Afford.
At a meeting to be held shortly,
the directors will elect officers and
complete the details Of organization.
The charter Of the corporation
fixes the capital stock at 100000,
divided into and represented by 1000
shares of the par value of $50 each,
and provides that the concern shall
commence business when $4,000 of
the capital stock shall have been paid
in.
The objects and purposes of the
company, and the nature of the bust
ness to be carried on by it, are de-
clared to be as follows: To buy and
sell cattle, sheep and swine, and to
kill, slaughter, smoke, cure, can, pack,
reduce to commercial commodities or
otherwise prepare the same and to
sell and dispose of the same at retail
or wholesale.
To establish, own, construct and OPP
crate dipping watts, slaughter pens,
feeding pens, packing plants, ware
houses, refrigerating plants, refrig-
orator cars, ice plants, tank cars, cold
storages, meat rooms, dressing rooms,
smoke rooms, cooling rooms, abba
toirs, fertilization plants, and other
contrivances and equipments neces-
sary or that may be required for the
conducting of a packing house and
plant, and the utilization and COM
mercializing of the by-products of
same, and for which such corpora
tons are organized.
The plant will be erected in the
rear of Napoleonville, at the terminus
of the Texas & Pacific and Southern
Pacific filroads, so as to have access
to the shipping and switching facil-
tiles of both lines. The citizens of
the town and vicinity have donated
a site of ten acres purchased from
the Leon Godchaux Planting Com
pany. The town will furnish the
electric and steam power necessary to
operate the plant, and has agreed to
exempt from taxation for a period of
Ten years all property Of the corpora
ion. The parish has also exempted
he property from taxation for like
period.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
SUPPOSED

Suppose you we're homeseeker,
imbued with that respect for the law
and spirit of obedience to its man
dates which is the measure of the
highest type of civilization; and sup
pose you contemplated setting up your
home in some community where you
could feel assured of the sacred
rights guaranteed every citizen under
the, protecting aegis of constituted
authority and recognized form Of
Would you go to
Georgia?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
Dove Season to opsn Nov. j

Local Nimrods are reminded that
the season for hunting doves, quail
and other game birds will not open
until Nov. /. Many hunters seem to
be under the impression that the law
designates Sept. as the first day on
which doves may be killed, but the
statute aow in force fixes the begin
ming of the open season two months
later. Warning is given that the
regulations for the protection of the
wild life of the state will be rigidily
enforced by the Conservation Com
mission, and all sportsmen should
make it a point to familiarize them
selves with these provisions and CO.
operate in their enforcement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
Rice Mill to Begin Operations Next
Week.

The capable crew in charge of the
work of getting the Donaldsonville
rice mill in readiness for the seasons
run have about finished tuning up"
the plant, and in all probability op-
erations will be inaugurated next
week. A large quantity of rice has
been purchased from growers in this
section by agents representing the
Louisiana State Rice Milling Com
pany, owners of the localcmill, and
shipments of the cereal have begun to
arrive. The harvesting of the crop.
which was being interfered with
to a considerable extent by the fire.
quent rains, has progressed rapidly
during the past few days and fair
~. satisfactory yield is being obtain
cd
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
Jewish Holidays.

Divine services in commemoration
Of Rosh Hashonah, the Jewish New
Year, will be held at Bikur Cholim
Synagogue Wednesday, Sept. s, at Z
p. m., and Thursday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.
m. Sabbath of Repentance (Schab-
hos Teshuwoh) will be observed with
services Friday evening, Sept. 10, at
o'clock, and Saturday morning,
Sept. IL, at 10 o'clock. In observance
of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atone
ment, services will be held Friday,
Sept. II, at $50 p. M, and Saturday,
Sept. IS, at 10 a. m. The public is
cordially invited to attend all these
services.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-08-28
Death Of Mrs. Felix Lanoux, sr.

80 2 YET " ?. It elk LanouX, ST.
MS Felix Lanoux, ST., formerly
OF fauboourg la Pipe, died at / 20
Q clock last Sunday afternoon at the
nome OF her son, Felix Lanoux, Jr.,
az Gelsfnar, after an illness of less
enan week, in the sixty-ninth year
OF her age. Her remains were brought
% ,Donlaldsonville Monday forenoon
ana ., inferred IN the Catholic cemetery,
a a. services at Ascension church
Sh {. IS survived by two sons, Messrs.
Elk and Augustin Lanoux, of Gels
mar, and one daughter, Mrs. Admire
Leblanc, of this city, to whom sin
eere sympathy is extended by many
friends.