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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
BURNED TO DEATH.
Five-Year-old child eictim of Avn
full Accident Near Dutchtown.

A sad accident occurred on @'riday
of last week at the home of Sylvere
Babin near. Dutchtown, when his
youngest child, Andrew Babin, aged
five. was burned to. death. Both
parents were absent from home at
the time, and the other children
were at school. The oldest boy, Les
ter, was burning weeds in a nearby
field with the child in his care, and
had just started toward the house
for drink, telling the little fellow
to follow, when neighbor engaged
him in conversation. A moment la
ter cries from the child attracted
the brother and neighbor, who when
they reached him found he had re-
moved his coat and that almost
every part of his other garments had
been burned from his body. He was
taken at once to the house and the
parents and doctor called, but he
had inhaled the fumes and all f.
forts to save him were in vain. The
accident took place about 8 p. M.
and the unfortunate victim died two
hourSa later. with all the family at
his side except two brothers, Alex
and Joseph, who are teaching school
in Lafourche parish. They We're no.
titled at once and started for home,
but did not arrive until Saturday
night at 10 o'clock. The funeral was
held at Prairieville cemetery at 5 p.
M Saturday
Lester Babin was burned to some
extent in the rescue, but fortunately
not seriously.
The friends and MelatiNRs of the
bereaved family ext Id I'd hem their
heartfelt sympathy @ in he great
sorrow that has been tied upon
them. w
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RECORD SALES OF SWINE.
Carload of Thoroughbred Duroc-Jer.
seys Shipped by Evan Mccall.

What are believed to be the largest
sales of thoroughbred Duroc-Jersey
swine to individual purchasers ever
made in Louisiana were consummat-
ed last week by Evan J. Mccall,
owner of the modern Evan Hall hog
farm in this parish, when he sold
to Henry Buser, representing the
New Orleans Netherlands Company,
twelve open gifts and three gifts
bred to farrow in March, and to
Mrs. Grace Landry, of Covington, five
soWs and one boar. In addition
to these animals. Mr. Mccall last
week disposed of two soWs and one
boar to w. W. Powell, at Picayune,
Miss; one boar to f. Lorio, at Taft,
La, and one SOW to G. G. Dale, at
Pioneer, La. His total sales for
the week aggregated $3.50. These
twenty three soWss and three boars,
constituting a carload lot, were for
warded to the respective purchasers
Monday via Texas & Pacific freight.
Ali the animals were bred by Mr..
Mccall from the blue ribbon stock
purchased by him from Mckee Bros.
at Versailles, hy., VINO are allonS
the largest breeders of high-grade Du-
roc-Jersey swine in the United
States.
After visiting number of hog
farms in Louisiana and making a
careful examination of their stock
and equipment, Mr. Buser, of the
Netherlands Company, declared that
the Evan Hall establishment is the
best arranged and conducted, and
breeds the finest type Of Duroc-Jer-
seys to- be found in the state.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
JEWISH SERVICES.
Eloquent Discourses by Rabbi Stern
helm at Local Synagogue.

Services were held at Bikur Cholim
Synagogue last evening and this
morning, with Rabbi Emanuel Stern
helm officiating and large congrega-
tons in attendance. A lecture on
''The Inside Of the Cup" the famous
novel by Winston Churchill, was de-
livered by Rev. Sternheim last night,
and this morning he treated his
hearers to an interesting discourse
on Hannah" woman OF the Bible.
Both addresses were of highly in
teresting and instructive character,
and were greatly enjoyed by all
whose good fortune it was to listen
to them.
From 8 to 10 o'clock this morning
Rabbi Sternheim conducted sd pol
for the confirmation class only, at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Lemann. G
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
An Important Matter.

All members of the Chamber of
Commerce and other citizens of Don
aldsonville are especially urged to
be present at the regular weekly
meeting Thursday evening, Jan. u.
in order to discuss the proposed
change in the schedule of train No.
50.
The railroad commission of Louis
lana, in session at Baton Rouge on
Jan. &c. will consider the applica-
ton of the Texas & Pacific Railroad
in this matter, as well as the read
justment of'other train schedules, and
it is very important that some ac-
ton be taken by our community in
event that the proposed changes
seem inadvisable.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
r. S. VICKERS, Secretary.
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EoR SAL. {.

HALF INTEREST In Creole plantation, ar
LII pents front on Bayou Lafonrche by 40 ar
cultivation Best suited for cane. Situated 9
miles abeye Napoleonville, Assumption parish,
Louisiana.
penis by ii arpentsdeep, in rear of above tract,
but not adjoining.
Apply to MRS. f. p. DALFERES, No. 1882 n.
Claiborne Avenue. New Orleans Louisiana.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
Who is King?

Jasmin Tobias's New Orleans Bar
gain store is the king Of low prices
and king of bargain sales. Every
body goes to Tobias's big sales.
Why? Because when Tobias adver-
tises sale it means money saved,
and YOU get what is advertised. we
need not mention this fact, because
YOU all well know from previous ex-
perience that we do as We adVer-
tise. The greatest bargain sale we
have ever presented opened yester-
day. the 18th inst, and Will last ten
days. We are going to Guido all
previous sales by giving you great,
err bargains than ever before, and
no one should miss this unusual op,
portunity of securing seasonable
goods just purchased by our New
York buyer at the biggest auction
ever held in that large city. JOIN
the crowd and let us prove to you
that we are the only King OF Bar
gains. Free parcel post deliveries.
JASMIN TOBIAS,
1924 Railroad Ave
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EaR SALE or RENT.

My DEsIRABLY LOCATED store and resi-
We dence property in smoke Bend. On gravel
road about one mile and q half above Donald
sonyille store building well equipped with all
necessary fixtures and appurtenancts. Fine To-
cation for bar and drug store. Comfortable res
idence spacious grounds. and all necessary out
buildings. Property will be sold or rented on
easy terms. Apply to or address Il. p. MEL
eANGON Smoke Bend. La.
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BIDS WANTED.

GEALED PROPOSALS win be received by the
= undersigned up to s p. m. Wednesday. Jan.
2o 1915 for the purchase of the lumber and gar
vanized roofing iron taken from the old power.
house building. and now stored on the site OF
said building in Mississippi street. The right IL
reserved to reject any or all bids Terms, strict
" cash MUNICIPAL T.. Il w. COMMISSION.
ALEX RInnmENS TIEIn On lrmAn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Appropriate type selection. neat ar
rangement of wording. first-class
press-work, fine ink, high quality en-
velopes and letter paper-that's the
combination you secure when The
Chief prints your office stationery.
Let us have your next order.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
Z NOTICE d : sA

FINDER ACT s2f5 of the genei tEassemb1y of
u the state Of Louisiana appros cd July g. 1908,
Louisiana, to wit: The S W OF the W of sec
ton 3d. township 8. s east. district. east of
the river. containing 4oll acres, will be sold by
the sheriff of Ascension parish, Louisiana. st
the front door Of the courthouse in Donaldson
vile. La, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1916,
to the last and highest bidder. at not less than
IS per acre. cash, being amount fixed by the
Register OF the State Land Office as the mini
mum price for which said land can sell per acre.
Witness my official signature this 4th day OF
January, 1915
HUNTER e. LEAKE,
President, Board of Commissioners for the
Pantchartrain Leeee District.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Photographer N. Spiro, accom-
panied by flames Trepagnier, left
Thursday i'd anoo for a trip along
the T. & =. !ilroad as far as
Crosse TeteA listing each town on
the route. y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

The many friends of Rev. R. H.
Prosser, pastor of the Episcopal
church, will be glad to learn that,
after being confined to bed for over
two weeks with an attack of illness,
he has convalesced sufficiently to be
up and about again, and expects to
officiate at services tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

The Belle Alliance plantation has
been seized by the sheriff of Assump-
ton parish under executory process
issued in the suit of Hibernia Bank
and Trust Company of New Orleans
versus Belle Alliance Planting Com
pany, and will be sold at public auc-
ton to satisfy a claim held by the
foreclosing creditor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

/ wish to announce to NY friends
and the public that l am prepared
to do dressmaking and ladies' tail
oring. Fitting a speciality. MRS
NJ g. REYNOLDS, SIG Railroad ave
nue., Donaldsonville.
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LYcEUM ATTRACTION.
Clever lmitator and Wonderful Dog
to be Seen Here Tuesday Night

An entertainment of unusual in
.terest for the children, as well as
for groWn-ups-will be presented in
the high school auditorium next
Tuesday night, when VIM. A. McCor-
mick and his wonderful dog, Bronte,
will appear as the third attraction in
the 1yceum course under the auspic es
of the Donaldsonville High School.
Mr.. Mccormick, student of nature,
is bird warbler and imitator of
things animate and inanlmate,
and ranks high as pleasing
and acceptable entertainer. His
limitations of birds are marvel
Gus, and are declared bHA naturalists
to be absolutely true to se and the
best ever achieved - BMte is a
Scotch collie of tho ines type, and
is truly wonderful dog, possessing
a phenomenal degree of intelligence
that has made her a mystery to
scientists and puzzling delight to
all who witness her interesting en-
tertainment This attraction is her
aided as one of the best of the ~
ceum series, and an earnest appeal
is made to the public to accord it a
more liberal measure of support than
has been received by the preceding
numbers of the course. The perform
ance WILL begin at O'Clock, and the
prices of admission will be SO cents
for adults and 25 cents for children.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1e, 1911
church of the Ascension

Program for tomorrow: Sunday
School. $50 a. M; morning prayer
and sermon, II a. M .The pastor
will hold services in the Burnside
chapel at p. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
FOR SALE.

1.-TWO TRACTS Of laslS each containing as
IL acres or more with improvements, situated
on the west bank OF the river about two miles
below charlottesville. Terms reasonable For
particulars address a. E. TRUXILLO, Donald
sonYilIe, Ia
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Ray Blumenthal, who for some
time past has been employed in a
clerical capacity in the local office
of Whiteman Bros, left Wednesday
afternoon for New Orleans, where
he goes to assume a similar position
in the office recently opened in that
city by the Whiteman firm.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Frank Ayraud, Felix Acosta, Luke
Landry and DR.. Clarence Goette VS.
tied Baton Rouge Monday on pusl-
ness. returning Tuesday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
LosT--REWARD.

DURING CHRISTMAS WEEK, sterling silver
~ combination card and vanity case Own
er's name and address written inside. Mono
gram H. S. b. engraved on outside "A suitable
reward will be paid FOR the return OF the article
to Ct. D. BENTLEY, Donaldsongille.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Florian Michel left this forenoon
for Noble Lake, Ark, where he VIII
be the guest of his brother and SIS
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry +.
Michel. for an extended stay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
NOTICE TO sTockH 9roERs
of THAI il
South [ ouisiana "a, Assu Eiation.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH Article v. Of the
Il charter OF the South Louisiana Fair Associa-
ton the annual meeting Of stoekholders Of said
corporation will be held az DonaIdsonVllle SUN
DAY. FEB. Z, 1915 at 1890 o'clock a. M. for the
purpose Of eleeting directors for the ensuing
wear. r. S. VIGKERS,
Secretary Manager.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Have you planted your fruit trees
vetq Then ask for a big illustrated
catalog. Address Griffing Brothers.
Port Arthur, Texas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Steve Weber, who has been in the
employ of the Cumberland Telephone
Company for some time past, ar
rived Thursday from Laurel, Miss,
the construction crew with which he
was connected having been tempora,
rily laid off.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
VITAL STATISTICS.
Report of Local Registrar Of Births
and Deaths for Current Week.

and Deaths for Current week.
Dr.. Paul T. Thibodaux, local reg
istrar of vital statistics, makes the
following report of births and deaths
for the weekly period ending Jan
uary lbs
Births.
Mrs. Felix Gray, boy.
Mrs. Emanuel MeSsina, boy.
Mrs. Edward Boudreaux, boy.
) Deaths.
James, Joseph Gray.
Meiven Sims, Smoke Bend, ]
month, 18 days
Harriet Nelson, 40 years.
Mrs. Joseph Spampinata, So years
Salvatore Fontana, Bayou La
fourche, 81 years.
Enthusiastic Over Baseball Project
F. H. Lyman, of st. James, was
transacting business here Thursday
Mr.. Lyman is enthusiastic over the
proposed organization Of an inter
parish baseball league in this sec
ton. and says st. James may bf
counted upon to support the project
to the fullest extent, and to put ou'
a team that, like those which have
represented the saWmill town il
former seasons, will make a strons
bid for championship nonors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
TREsPAss NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that no hunting or
IN trespassing OF any kind is permitted on the
ST. Elmo property. Anyone found disregarding
this notice will be prosecuted to the fullest ex-
tent OF the law. u. P. BRADY AND OTHERS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

The Great International Shows ar
rived from Plaquemine yesterday at
ternoon and will open a weeks en-
gagement here this evening, under
the auspices of Mohawk Tribe OF
Red Men. The organization carries
sixteen high-class attractions, all OF
which are said to be of an unusual
order of merit. Excellent testimon1,
ais of the interesting and up-to-date
character of the shows are exhibit
ed from other places where they
have appeared, and the management
makes the prediction that the same
favorable impression will be created
here. The attractions are located on
the vacant square in Mississippi
street fronting the Catholic church
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
LosT--REW ARp.

II AIDES, GOLD BROOCH set with diamond
Il surrounded by ffty-foar pearls. Lost on
Friday, Jan. 8, in Iberyile street, Railroad ave-
nue. or Chetimaches street. suitable reward
will be paid for the return Of the pin to this Of
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

w. B. Stuart, of Belle Helene,
visited Donaldsonville Wednesday tc
appear before the police jury in the
interest of substantial appropria
ton for the South Louisiana FAN
Association.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

After unddF fling a serious surgi-
cal ga 5.r Hotel R,t pieu na ln
returned hon ID, i~4ly restored to
health, and Is receiving the cordial
congratulations of her legion of
friends and admirers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
FOR RENT.

HANDSOME and well-eauipped bar at Hotel
IA Donaldson Possession given at once.
For further particulars, apply to HENRY We'll,
manager Hotel Donaldson, Donaldsonyille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

A regular quarterly meeting of the
board of commissioners of the La
fourche basin levee district was. held
Thursday in the rooms of the organ
lzation in this, city, with President
J. F. Wigginton in the chair and a
full attendance of members. The
usual tax was levied to provide funds
for carrying on the work of the
board, the impost consisting of ten
mills on all immoyable property
within the district, and an acreage
tax of 21a cents. Various communica-
tons and applications were received
and acted upon, and other business
of a routine nature was transacted
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Perpetrators of election frauds and
outrages that have long enabled the
dominant political ring to rule things
With high hand at Terre Haute,
Ind, have. been indicted by the fed
eral graHa jury and will be vigor-
ously prosecuted. The mayor of the
city and other prominent men are
among the accuses;
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

The postponed entertainment for
the benefit Of the Donaldsonville LII
brary Association will take place in
the high school auditorium next Mon
day night, beginning 4 at 8 o'clock.
An attractive program will be pre-
sented, including an address by Rab-
bi Emanuel Sternheim ON the sub
ject of THE Happy Life" selec-
tons by the S. J. C. l. Orchestra,
and songs by the girls glee club of
the high school. Prices of admission
will be only 5 cents for. children and
10 cents for adults, and everybody
should attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
TENANTS WANTED.

A Ii OF SWEET HOME PLANTATION viii
N be given to tenants for cultivation OF cane.
For particulars, apply to a. ERNST WINKLER,
Klotzyile, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

The pump boat of the West Ken
lucky Coal Company and Paul Will
heit's gasoline launch Clyde were ta-
ken to Plaquemine this week and
placed on the ways at Heno Mol
lere's ship-yard in Bayou P1aquemine,
to undergo repairs Mr.. Mollere's
establishment was located in Bayou
Lafourche on the outskirts of this
city for long number of years, hav-
ing been removed to Bayou Plague
mine only few months ago, and
his many friends here will be glad
to know that the first test of the
ways in their new location involvea
in the docking of the craft above
mentioned proved entirely successful
in every particular.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

DR.. w. P. Miles, of Burnside, who
owns the Shamrock plantation Of
1900 acres six miles from Centerville,
Miss, has decided to convert the
place into stock farm, and has en-
gagged Felix Blunt and his son, Geo.
w. Blunt, to supervise the manage
ment of the property The elder Mr..
Blunt has been tenant on the
Miles Company's estate at Burnside
for a long number of years. He and
his son left Wednesday for Center
vile, travelling overland in wagons,
and expected to reach their desti-
nation in three days
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

All tickets purchased for the IL
brary benefit which was to have
been given Dec. Ia will be good on
Monday, Jan. IS, at which time the
postponed entertainment. will take
place. In addition to Rabbi Stern
helms interesting address on THE
Happy Life" the S. J. c. l. Orches-
ira and the High School Glee Club
will render choice selections.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Bienvenu L. Hebert died at his
home at Hohen Solms at 4:20 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon aged seventy
five years, one month and nineteen
days The funeral took place at
$3.50 p. M Thursday, with services
at the St Francis Of Assisium
church in Smoke Bend and inter-
ment in the Donaldsonville Catholic
cemetery. Deceased was member
of Major Victor Maurin Camp No.
3S, United Confederate Veterans, OF
this city, and was prominent and
highly esteemed citizen of the com
munity in which he lived, whose
death is deplored by a wide circle
of friends and acquaintances.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
POSITION WANTED.

10y A PRACTICAL rice cultivator Gilt-edge
a references. Addres HENRY VI. DUGAS,
Welcome, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

An important meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce is scheduled
for Wednesday, Jan 27, at Z O'Clock
p. M, when the annual election of
officers and directors will be held.
There should be full attendance of
members of the organization ON this
occasion, SO that everybody might
have a voice in the selection of the
officials who will be intrusted with
the active management of the body's
affairs, and the years activities in
augurated with the proper degree of
enthusiasm and cooperation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16
Keep your money at home and
help build up your own community.

Ward Poche, formerly .bookkeeper
and collector for the Light and Wa
ter Commission, rendered his resig-
nation of that position to become
chief clerk of the Hotel Donaldson,
succeeding Charles Delas, who has
gone to Thibodaux to assume the
management Of the Strangers Ho-
tel. Mr. Poche entered upon his
new duties on the 10th inst, and
has been replaced at the power plant
by j. G. Bouchereau, who is excel
lently qualified for the position.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

interesting ceremonies marked the
formal installation ofcthe newly
elected officers of Olive Camp No.
Is, Woodmen of the World, last Sun
day afternoon. Joseph N. Gisclard,
past consul commander, acted as in
stailing officer, and at the cylclu,
sion of the meeting a delicious sup
per was served in the lodge room,
which was greatly enjoyed by the
large number of members present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

The annual meeting of the stock.
holders of the South Louisiana Fair
association, for the purpose of elect
ing directors to serve for the ensu.
ing year, will be held at the head
quarters of the organization in this
city Sunday, Feb. 7, at 1890 O'Clock
q. m, Every member of the associa
aon is urged to be present, and
those who cannot attend in person
are requested to authorize other
shareoWners, by written proxy, te
vote and act in their stead.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

Three new names were added to
the total of Donaldsonville's popu-
lation during the past week, the
strangers being fine baby boys who
arrived at the homes of the follow
ing well-known young couples on the
dates named: Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel
Messina, Ga lusty nine pounder), on
Saturday, Jan. 8; Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Casso, ON the same day, and Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Boudreaux, on
Monday, the 18th. The Chief takes
pleasure in noting the arrival OF
this trio of prospective voters, and
desires to extend it's cordial congrat-
ulations to the happy parents and
best wishes to the little newcomers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-16

The farmers are coming to town
on Jan. 80.