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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
BAYOU LAFoURcHE LOCK.
Important Hearing Announced to B
Held Here Nov. %.

Important Hearing Announced to Be
Held Here Nov. %.
The Chief is in receipt of the fol-
lowing communication:
United States Engineer Office,
New Orleans, La, Nov. 4, 1915.
To Whom it May Concern.
Congress, by act of March 4, 1915,
has authorized and directed pre-
liminary examination Of 'Bayou La
fourche, Louisiana, for lock at the
head, with a view to ascertainlng
whether such lock, either in connec-
ton with a new dam or in connection
with the dam built by the local levee
boards. in pursuance of authority
contained in the river and harbor act
approved June Is, 1902, is necessary
for navigation on said bayou; and if
So, what part of the cost, if any,
should be borne by the United
States"
The examination has been assigned
to this office; and, in order to submit
to the department full and complete
report, public hearing will be held
in the office of the Laerche levee
board, at DonaldsonviI1e, La, at
1890 a. M, November %, 1915.
The purpose of this hearing is to
receive information as to whether
such lock, either in connection with
d new dam or in connection with the
dam built by the local levee boards,
is necessary for the navigation of
said bayou, and, if so, what part of
the cost, if any, should be borne by
the United States.
Information h o u d especially
state:
First. As to the location of the
lock-whether in the present bayou
or adjacent thereto.
Second. An accurate and com
plete sratenle.t of the present
tonnage on the stream, 81. t;no the
character and value, and between
what points on the bayou; also eSWhat
part of the present commerce and
what prospective would move through
the lock if built and between what
points; also a statement as to the
commerce from the bayou to the
river before the dam was placed.
Third. A statement as to the rea-
sons and necessity On account u
which it is considered that the United
States should pay a part Of the cost
Of construction, and what proportion.
AS all the papers will be laid be-
fore the secretary of war for his de-
cision, it will perhaps best suit your
purpose to submit, in writing, i. du-
plicate, whatever you may wish to
present. EDWARD Fl. SCHULZ,
Major, Corps of Engineers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
Gonzales Fair Successful.

The result of the fair given at
Gonzales last Saturday and Sunday
for the benefit of the Cathollc
church was highly gratifying to the
promoters of the entertainment. a
nice sum being realized. A political
rally was held Sunday afternoon IN
connection with the festival, at when
stirring addresses in advocacy OF the
election of Col. Rufin G. Pleasant as
governor were delivered by DR.. Mer-
Rick T. Swords, of New Orleans; A
W. Brown, travelling man, and D Or
6. ". Martin, of Arnaudville, st
Landry parish, the latter speaking i II
French. Ferd. G. Claiborne, cand1'
date for lieutenant governor. ad
dressed the audience in his own be
half. L. A. Duplessis served as mas
ter ofceremonies in his usual felicl
tous manner
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
stock by exhibitions at the South

stock by exhibitions at the South
Louisiana Fair, whose permanent
home is Donaldsonville, will be treat
ED later. Mr.. McCall's mid-Winter
sale, Whean Z 5 head are to be disposed
baans on aia 3, TtrHtsss.St
event, like others Of live stock men
in the state, will be watched with M
terest, for the sales and enthusiasm
recorded and demonstrated then will
reflect to an accurate degree the
growth of the industry.
Geo. w. Bolds, late of Bryant, Ind,
whose barns and headquarters are at
Plaauemine, La, held the first public
sale of Duroc-Jerseys in the state.
The average price per head was S49.-
so. One hundred head were sold IN
july, this year. The next Bolds sale
will be held on January 6, day later
than that of the Mccall farm.
The Mccall farm today comprises
about $500 acres. Before the diversl-
fcation campaign took root nearly
the entire plantation was given over
to the culture Of cane. Now the big
domain, containing some very flne
quality or soil, typical OF that TOR
many miles along the Texas q Pa
cific, east and west, is performing q
variety Of functions. One could not
wish to gaze upon prettler agricul-
tural expanse.
While interviewing Mr.. Mccall he
made it plain that he was not an adj
vocate of the policy to give up sugar
entirely. Supplementing his position,
| he referred to the fact that some cane
| is being cultivated this season. Thus,
| it goes to show that raising of blood
ed stock and Investigation Of farm
products need not In any wise inter-
fere with the general operation OF
| the farm as whole. So many acres
are set apart for hog-raising, also
ground for cultivation of soy beans,
| lespedeza, alfalfa, peanuts, coWpeas
| and other vegetable matter that con-
tains ingredients for feeding and FER
tilization. ,.ns
fhe McCaIls are fond of pedigfeed
horses, which have lost little or none
in popularity since the general adj
went of the automobile.
\ Fine chickens and other fowls with
almost as long line of parentage as
some of the hogs, horses and cattle
have prominent place in the Mccall
farm live stock organization.
Home-life at Evan Hall, that brand
of hospitality that reigns so supreme
in the old state, has been observed
by friend and stranger at the McCal
farm. The large home, embodylng al
i the details of architecture that were
| SO generally employed IN the con
struction Of the typical Louisiana
homes in other days, has entertained
countless visitors. Five for lunch o
dinner, or fifty for the same meal
it made little difference.
No story, however in detail, con
corning Evan Hall would be com
plete or do justice to the subject
were not some mention made OF Mrs
Evan Mccall. She presides over tn
fine old mansion with hand that
respected and loved. She represent
the true, southern womanhood, wit
, beauty and unselfishness rs unhoune
I, ed as the hospitable spirit of tn
9 plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
CARD OF THANKS.

EKYE DESIRE to express our profound az
wv probation OF the many kindnesses and
tokens of sympathy rendered us in our
grief oyer the loss OF our beloved wife.
mother and sister, Mrs. A. E. Ayme. To
those friends and neiehbors @ho gathered
about US during this sad hoar, and con.
tributed all that human thoughtfulness could
suggest to help and comfort, we return our
heartfelt thanks, and assure them that the
recollection of their tender ministrations
will always be one of our most cherished
memories. Particularly do we wish to ex-
press our gratitude to the members of Mo-
hawk Tribe, l. D. r.. M, and the Junior
class of the Donaldsonvilie High School.
Sincerely THE FAMILY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mrs. Adolphe Meter went to New
Orleans Monday morning to be pres
ent at the solemn ceremony which
marked the admission of her sister,
Miss Martha Maurin, into the order
of Dominican sisters. Mrs. Meter,
who was accompanied by her baby
daughter, Bobette, returned home
Wednesday,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Erwin Wedel, an affable young
Costa Rican whose home is in San
jos, capital of the country, asEived
here on Friday of last week for a Wis
it to Dr.. Clarence Goette, whose ac-
quaintance he formed on the occa-
sion of trip to San Jose by Dr..
Goette some months ago. The young
man left Tuesday afternoon for New
Orleans, where he expects to en-
gage in the practice of dentistry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Donaldsonville, La, Nov. 10. 1915.
nUBLIc NOTICE is hereby given that q
j. Causey, member Of the police jury
from the eighth ward, wostat the next
regular meeting of the police jury, offer a
resolution appropriating the sum Of $500 to
the Gaivez school, said amount to be paid
out of the revenues of the fiscal year 1915
i6 G. G. WEBER. Clerk Police Jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
October Weather.

Se}A statistical summary of climatic
conditions in Donaldsonville during
the month of October is Cleaned as
follows from the report compiled by
Local Weather Observer Alfred Ian
dry: Maximum temperature, "a de-
grees. on the 3rd; minimum, 48 de-
erees. on the 10th and 18th rainfall,
8.97 inches; greatest precipitation 70
"a hours, 4.76 inches, on the 5tE,
RAINY days, 6; clear, 81; partly
cloudy, 1; cloudy, Z. Heavy fogs
were recorded on the 3rd and 10th.
| The last rain of any consequence fell
ION Oct. Is, amounting to 1.61 inches
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
For SALE OR RENT.

GF-ACRE FARM on east bank of river
ID in Ascension parish. about mile
above barrow. Land all cleared and
in shape for cultivation. Dwelling, stable
and buggy shed on property. Several bear
ing pecan trees in front yard Will be sold
or rented on reasonable terms. For further
information, address j. s. HIMEL, Donald
sonvile La, or apply at office of this paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Prof. R. S. Vickers went to New
Orleans +urday morning and re-
turned home the same night. He was
accompanied on the return trip by
his winsome little daughter, May, who
was in the Crescent City for a week
or so with relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Joseph Ayme, the efficient foreman
of the Interim Office at Convent, was
here Tuesday to attend the funeral
Of his sister-in-law, Mrs. A. E. Ayme,
and paid The Chief the courtesy OF
visit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Blum, who
have been keeping house in one OF
the pretty Kline cottages in Ibervllle
street for some time past, removed
this week to Hotel Donaldson, where
they have taken suite of rooms for
the winter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
PLANTATION FOR RENT.

y7sHE NEW AFRICA plantation. formerly
known as the Babin place, situated on
the west bank of the Mississippi river,
in the parish Of Ascension, Is offered for
rent on reasonable terms. For further par
ticalars, apply to address 4. d. WRIGHT.
General Grand Worthy Superior, Donaldson
vile. La. P. o. Box 1876; telephone 3l3.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Col. A. D. Vega went to New Or
leans Tuesday afternoon to attend
the annual reunion Of the Louisiana
division, United Confederate Veter-
ans, returning Friday morning. Col.
Vega represented Major Victor Maui
rim Camp No. SO, of this city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mrs. Nicholas Leblanc and her
daughter, Miss Edna Leblanc, who
have been making their home in the
Blanchard cottage in Iberville street
for many years, removed this week
and are now occupying apartments
in the Daigle residence in Lessard
street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Hon. Achille l. Picard, of Gonzales,
one of Ascension's alert and energetic
young representatives in the state
legislature, was transacting business
here yesterday, and it gave his host
of friends much pleasure to greet him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
i BARGAIN FOR QUICK BUYER

A COMBINATION TW0-STORY STABLE,
n feed and carriage house. strongly, CON
structed and in first-class condition.
with corrugated iron roofing, is offered for
sale at the very low price of $225 cash.
Roof alone is almost worth the price asked.
Original cost of this building was $500.
Address BUILDING care of The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

j. C. Klos, of Belle Helene, one Of
Ascension's leading agriculturlsts
and, most public spirited citizens, vis-
tied Donaldsonville Tuesday on bust
ness and dropped in to say "howdy''
to The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

The many friends of William Blu
men hal, ST., will learn with pleasure
that he is recuperating from an at
tack of illness which kept him con-
fined to his home for several days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Joe schaff is up and about again,
after having been confined TO ms
home for several days suffering from
injuries sustained in a fall from a
bicycle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mrs. Sidney Leblanc has returned
70 her home in New Orleans, after
spending a week here as the guest
If her nieces, the Misses Daigle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mrs. Alex. Bloomenstiel spent a
couple of days in Baton Rouge dur
ing the early part of the week as the
guest of relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mayor Walter Lemann made the
pilgrimage to Shreveport to attend
The state fair, leaving here Saturday
night and turning Monday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Misses Adeline LaCasse, Freda
Singer and Abbie Allen, and Master
Frank Allen were among those from
here who visited the state fair at
Shreveport
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dugas and
their pretty young daughter, of Grand
Bayou. were visitors to Donaldson
vile yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Kittredge Sims, of the State Uni
yersity, came down from. Baton
Rouge last Saturday morning and
remained over until Sunday with rel
ativeS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mrs. Aristide Landry and Miss
Ines Dugas, Of Klotzville, were visit
ors here Thursday.
Do your Christmas shopping early.
nav your poll tax, join the boosters
and read The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mrs. Abe Bloomenstiel left yester-
day morning for Baton Rouge to visit
relatives, and will return this after
noon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Col. T. Sambola Jones, Of Baton
Rouge, vas prominent visitor to
DonaIdsonville Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Robert E. Noel, of McManor plan
tation, spent several days in Shreve-
mort last week attending the state
fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Guigou were
recent visitors to New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Miss Maud Maurin has returned
from visit to friends at Gramercy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Walden Leblanc are
the happy parents of sweet little
girl, their first child, who put in an
appearance Tuesday afternoon at
their home in the Lemann Addition.
Congratulations upon the joyous
event are extended by q host of
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Karl Geist, of Hohen Solms, was
transacting business here yesterday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mrs. Joseph Dugas, of White
Castle, spent Wednesday here as the
guest of Mrs. Ned Maurin and fam
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
NOTICE.

RTo HUNTING. peddline or trespassing of
IN any kind allowed on Germania- Elise
plantation, under penalty of the law
G. b. REUSS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Henry Meter went to New Or
leans Thursday on business, return
inc yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Lawless and
smily have transferred their doml-
Gle from Bayou Lafourche to DON
aldsonville and are now conlfortapiy
located in one of the attractive vega
cottages in Claiborne street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

IA. Fourier, the urbane and pop
ular head If the well-kDQwn Fourier
Donaldsonville Wednesday on one of
his periodical trips in the interest of
his firm, and hearty greeting was ex-
tended him by his numerous friends
and acquaintance in this community.
The Chief enjoyed the pleasure of a
call from Mr.. Fourier during his
stay in town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Miss Adele Landry spent last Sal
+urday in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Charest Thibaut and
their children, John S. and Francts.
and maid, after spending several
weeks here as the guests of Mr.. Thu
baut's parents, DR.. and Mrs. John S.
Thibaut, left Tuesday for their home
at Slingerlands, N. u, much to the
regret of their wide circle of friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Dudley Stephenson, of Burnside,
in company with Messrs. LaNoue
Malta, Willie Brian and Overton
Boyd, of Baton Rouge, left Wednes-
day morning for New York city, en-
route to San Domingo, where the
young men are employed during the
sugar-making season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

After attending the state fair at
Shreveport, Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Nc,
Call, of Evan Hall plantation, and
Miss Laulie Colomb, of Donaldson
vile, returned home Tuesday. Miss
Colomb was the guest of the McCails
for the week, and the party occupied
apartments at the Hotel Youree.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

The police jury met Wednesday in
regular bi-monthly session and trans
acted a considerable amount of busi-
ness. Owing to the length of the or
dinances on the subject of the issu-
ance of bonds in the first and second
road districts, the secretary was I'M
able to submit the proceedings for
publication in this weeks issue of
The Chief, but they viii appear in
full next SATURDAY..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

S. Prejean's Halfway factory be,
gan grinding Monday morning, and
the Mccall Company's Evan Hall mill
followed suit Tuesday. All the SUI
garhouses in this neighborhood are
now at work, and the ideal weather
is enabling them to make rapid pro-
gress in taking off the crop.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Miss Martha Maurin, an attraetise
Donaldsonville girl, was formally ad.
mitted into the Dominican order OF
sisterhood in New Orleans last Tues
day forenoon, and assumed the religi-
Gus name of Sister Mary Ignatius.
The impressive ceremony was wit
messed by the novitiate's sisters, Mrs.
Adolphe Meter, of Donaldsonville,
and Mrs. August Braud and Miss
Emma Maurin, IF New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Arrangements nave been made by
the Baker-W akefeld Cypress Com
pany, of Plattenville, and the Ma
poleon Cypress Company, Ltd,
whose mill was recently destroyed by
fire, whereby the remainder of the
latter's stock will be handled at the
mill of the Baker-W akefield Com
pany. The planning mill Of the Ma
poleon Cypress Company has been
continuing to operate, as the fire did
not reach it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Elsewhere in today's Chief is re-
produced an article on the subject OF
the Evan Hall farm, taken from me
current issue of the T. & P. Monthly
Maeazine. The interesting story
was given the position OF honor IN
the magazine, a double-page spreaa,
and being profusely illustrated WIN
beautiful photographs Of scenes ana
animals on the Mccall farm, mace q
striking showing and constituted a
most effective and valuable boost TOT
this splendid Ascension enterprise.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

A big Thanksgiving dance Will be
e;ven at the fair grounds Friday
5o;eht Nov. &c. under the auspices OF
th ,e ladies' of the Civic League. 1t
was first the purpose OF the iaales -
give the dance on Thanksgiving aa q
but in order not to conflict Win ~
banquet to be given that day by tne
Pocahontas council, it was. DECIDED 20
have the dance the day following.
Tickets god for the entire evening 2
will be sold for rs cents, and will be
nlaced on sale the coming week
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter klos ana m
FAINT son, after spending a few Gays
in Ascension as the guests OF feia , II
and friends at Belle Helene ana no
hen Solms, left Monday for Chicago,
ILL.,, where Mr.. Klos has acquired an
interest in a concern manufacturing
automobiles for the local trade. me
family has heretofore been iocatea "a, IN IN
southern California, where MI. MOS
has been in charge Of lemon grove
controlled by the Klos family. a, a
Eordial greeting was extended} tne
visitors by their many friends
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

Louis j. Delatte, a Donaldsonvlile
boy who is making good in Houston,
Texas, writes The Chief as follows
under date of Nov. 10: Being SO
interested in the old reliable Chief
that l could not be SATISFIED W M
reading it every week, ! asEN you
change my address to Ardmo y,
Oklahoma, care Inman, Mems O 20.
Mr.. helms and / are going TO ARD
more to start branch office, ana
will be located there for perhaps SIX
months
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

The entertainment to be given to-
morrow evening for the benefit of the
St. Louis school at Lauderdale will
begin at $50 o'clock, instead Of Z 80,
as announced in last weeks Chief.
In addition to an interesting play,
Examination Day at Woodhill, the
program will comprise the following
attractive features: Song, sym.
pathy;" recitation, A LIFE Lesson;
solo. Lulu Fado;" recitation, Writ
ing Letters" song, "China Town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13

The present capable officers Of the
Donaldsonville Ice Co., Ltd, were
unanimously reelected at the annual
meeting Of the board Of directors last
Sunday afternoon. They are: Sid
onius Goette, president and manager
DR.. John D. Hanson, vice president;
J. e. Blunc9 secretary a9d treasurer;
The report of the president showed
the corporation to be in sound con-
dition, and the outlook for the COM
ing year altogether promising.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-11-13
FROM SUGAR TO PORK.
stc.y of an Old Louisiana Plantation With New Ideas am
Methods-Evan Hall Farm Within Two Years Has
Become Stronghold of Scientific Live Stock Breed
ing and Farming.

r & r Monthly Magazine.