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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-09

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ers.
Two smoke helmets have been
purchased by the city for the use of
the fire department.
Walter Johnson has been confined
to his home with an attack Of la
gripp the past ten days.
The Christmas gift? A dozen
photos-twelve Christmas gifts!
Shepard's Studio.-a adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Gibbs and
Mrs. Sackett left today to make
their home at San Diego, Cal.
See DR.. Clough the old reliable
physician, eye and nerve specialist
at Gladstone Dec. 18th. adv.
The Congregational c. E Society
will hold business meeting at the
church Saturday P. M. Dec. 18th. t
o'clock.
August Block, who since the
Stewart fire had been employed in
Hudson, has returned to work f r
the Stewart company.
1000 OF THE LATEST NOVEL,
TIES IN MEMS NECKWEAR
HAVE JUST ARRIVED AT JOHN
o0NY o CHA NTA6HD 90
Mrs. w. Webster, of Warsaw. N.
Y, and Miss Eleanor Follansbee,
of Zillah, Wash, were guests at the
]. S. Wa6sworth home few days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Wright mo-
tored down from St. Paul Sunday,
and spent the day at the home of
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Williams.
Mrs. N. G. Nicholson, who was
visiting relatives at Kiel, was called
home Saturday by a telegram an
nouncing the very serious illness Of
her daughter, Mrs. F. +, Ramer.
The Stewart Mercantile Co. has
secured lot of real good stock
from the ruins of the old building.
They have had it cleaned and sort
ed and put on display at the opera
house, where a fire sale" will be
held Saturday. See their ad. in
this paper.
The barn on the farm of Andrew
Kuchuka, three miles south of this
city, was totally destroyed by fire
about seven o'clock last evening.
All machinery and grain, hay, ETC.,
stored in the barn, was lost, the
live stock only being saved. No in
surance was carried.
The members of River Falls Fire
Company wish to express their ap-
probation and thanks to the ladies
who generously served them with
coffee and to the men who helped
fight the flames that consumed the
Stewart Mere. Co.'S store.
c. E. SHEPARD,
Secy.
Atty. Lynn H. Ashley, son of DR..
and Mrs. T. w. Ashley of this city,
has opened law office in the Web
ster building at Hudson. Mr.. Ash
ley is graduate Of the Minnesota
university law school and has receiv-
ed excellent training during the past
two years in the office of Atty. N. 0.
Varnum in Hudson. He is young
man whose character and talent en-
title him to full measure of sue
cess.
Fred, Melvin and Russie Young
gren are completing another one of
their pillow tractors. Counting the
original model, this is the fourth,
upon it's predecessor. Melvin re-
turned last week from the vicinity
of Hallock, Mimi, where he had
been operating one of the tractors
during the fall months. Faults
which he found in the last model
are being remedied in the one now
being built. The Tugs on the Young
gren tractors can be raised or low
cred by lever while the machine is
in operation, the device being orig
inal with Fred Youngren. The
new tractor has a much more pow
erful engine than the others, and
it is placed at right angles 10 the
main drive wheels so that it will
also be convenient for stationary
use.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
ATTENTION, PICTURE FANS!
Pe,nodelled Grand Theatre to Oper
Its Doors Dec. %.

The Grand Theatre, which has
been ~"dark' since the hurricane OF
Sept. 20, will oe reopened Thursday,
Dec. %, and the announcement IS OF
more than ordinary interest IN view
of the fact that the popular playhouse
will have been completely made ov-
er" by the time it is ONCE more thrown
open to the amusement lovers OF the
community. The stage and scenery
loft are being reconstructed and the
auditorium remodelled, and other
substantial improvements will be
made to both the exterior and IN
terror of the structure, with the re-
suit that when the work is completed
the theatre will be one of the most
modern and attractive to be found
outside of the larger cities, and an
amusement resort of which Donald
sonville may we'll be proud.
AS previously stated, Pierre Blanch-
ara will have the management CT the
house hereafter, and the offerings to
be presented will comprise moving
pictures of the very highest class, in
terspersed with lyceum, vaudeville
and theatrical attractions OF recog-
nized merit. A contract has been
entered into with the General Film
Company, controlling the output OF
the Vitagraph, Biograph, Lubin and
Edison companies, whereby the pro-
auctions of these famous studios will
be presented on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday nights of every week.
The celebrated Paramount feature
pictures will be shown Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday nights, and every
Sunday night one of the superb
Southern Metro Masterpieces will be
offered. This will be the only night
during the week on which the prices
of admission will be increased, if in
deed any additional charge iaolevied
then. At all other times the prices
will be 5 and 10 cents, nMtWithstand-
ing the fact that a distinctly superior
run of pictures will be shown.
The program for the opening night
has not been decided upon, but some
Of the top-notch photoplays to be
seen durMg the remainder of the
week are: Friday, Dec. "a, Mary
Pickford in "Esmeralda;" Dec. rs,
first installment of the noted serial,
1.-THE Goddess" featuring Earle Will
liams and Anita Stewart; Dec. 26,
Southern Metro Masterpiece, "The
Heart of Painted Woman" with the
renowned Russian actress, Madam
Petrova, in the stellar role; Dec. 81,
Marguerite Clark in Helen of the
North;' Dec. 20, Blanche Sweet in
"Stolen Goods" and Dec. 81, John
Barrymore in "The Dictator"
Other bookings for early presenta-
ton are Mary Miles Minter in cal
ways in the Way" Edmund Breese in
"The Shooting of Dan McGrew;"
Florence Reid in sIn Her Own Way"
and Francis Bushman in "The Silent
Voice"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
ELKs' LODGE OF SORROW.
Members of Local Lodge Pay Tribute
to Brothers Gone Before.

Local Elks paid feeling tribute to
the memory of the lodges lamented
dead on the occasion of the annual
memorial exercises last Sunday af-
ternoon. The impressive ceremonies
were held in the commodious lodge
room of the handsome home in Rail
road avenue, and were attended by a
large assemblage of Elks and friends
OF the order, as well as relatives of
the deceased members. Features of
the program were an exquisite violin
solo by H. Payne Breazeale, Of Baton
Rouge; a vocal solo of rare beauty
by Miss Marie Schloss, of Baton
Rouge, and Well-rendered organ ac
compartments and selections BY Miss
Mia Sims, of DonaldsonviIle. The
general eulogy was pronounced by
Col. I. Sambola Jones, Of Baton
Rouge, and was one of the most
scholarly and eloquent addresses that
has ever been delivered on a similar
occasion in the annals Of the local
lodge. Ritualistic exercises were con-
Quoted by Exalted Ruler Alex. Bloom
enstiel and the officers of the lodge.
The mortuary roll of Donaldson
vile Lodge imcludes he names of
Gustave Kahn. Joseph NJ Gillespie,
Michael Tobias, Richard McCulloh, C.
D. Gondran and Henry 0. Maher.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11

"A %
Petition for Discharge -Order of
Notice Thereon.
On this oath day of November,
A. D., 1915, on reading the foregoing
petition it is:
Ordered by the Court, that a hear
ing be had upon the same on the Gath
day Of December, A. D. 1915, before
the said Court, at Baton Rouge, La,
in said district, at / O'Clock in the
forenoon; and that notice thereof be
published in the Donaldsonville Chief,
a newspaper printed in said district,
and that all known creditors and
other persons in interest may appear
at the said time and place and show
cause, if any they have, why the
prayer Of the said petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the
Court, that the clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies of
said petition and this order, address
ed to them at their places of resi-
dence as stated
Witness the Honorable Rufus E.
Foster, Judge of the said Court, and
the seal thereof, at Baton Rouge,
La, in said district, on the oath day
Of November, A. D., 1915.
Attest: H. j. CARTER, Clerk.
By r. j. HUMMEL, Deputy Clerk.
A true copy.
R, j. HUMMEL. Deputy Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
CONGRESS IN SESSION.

| The first session of the sixty-fourtk
| congress Of the United States opened
at Washington last Monday noon
with an almost full attendance OF
the membership in both branches
The senate was presided over by
Senator Martin of Virginia in the alb
sence of Vive President Marshall, due
to Mrs. Marshall's illness. Senator
Clarke of Arkansas was reelected
president pro tenn, and the Republican
minority again chose Senator Calm
ger of n ew Hampshire as their floor
| leader. Thirty new or reelected
senators took the oath of Office.
The house of representatives or
ganized by the reelection of Con-
gresham Champ Clarke of Missouri
as speaker by vote of 221 to 194 for
Congressman James R. Mann of Illi-
nois, the Republican floor leader. A
warm debate over the temporary adj
option of the old rules took place,
and Uncle Joe Cannon, one Of the
many "come-backs" in evidence on
the Republican side of the chamber,
laughed in enjoyment as Democratic
disputants accused the opposition of
trying to bark back to the days of
"Cannonism. A flood of bills and
resolutions comprising some 1000
measures poured into theAouse hop
per, harbinger Of the Ivy docket
and the long and busy sd n that IS
in prospect for our natis legisla-
tors.
A joint committee was Appointed
to notify the president of the readi-
ness of congress to proceed to bust
ness.
On Tuesday President Wilson,
tinuing the practice be began at
Inauguration, read his annual
sage to a joint meeting of the sem
And house. It was IT'D longest col
Munication he has ydB presented tY
congress and dealt largely with the
questions of national preparedness,
pan-American harmony, equality and
independence, denunciation of hy-
phenated citizenship and internal dis
loyalty, building up of the American
merchant marine and the necessary
increase of the governments reve-
nues. Outbursts of applause from
both sides of the chamber and all the
galleries greeted the speaker fire.
quently and the demonstration reach
ed climax in great cheering when
the enactment of laws to protect the
nation from internal peril was urged.
The real work of the session will
not be under way unMl next week.
ofter the committees pve been sci
lected. All
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
POPULAR COUPLE Welded.
Miss Dorothy Prosser Becomes Lovely
Bride of DR.. E. K. Sims.

The N prominent En- event e, o0ths
Tuesday of DR.. Eaton Kittredge Sims
to Miss Dorothy Hylton Prosser,
which took place at 1890 o'clock at
the Church of the Ascension {Episco-
paD, in the presence of a large as
semblage of relatives and friends
Before the ceremony Mrs. Harry
Morris, of Baton Rouge, sang 80
Promise Me" with charming express
sion, to an organ accompaniment ex-
quisitely rendered by Terrier P.
Blanchard.
At the appointed hour the dainty
little maid-of-honor, Miss Alice Sims,
daughter of the groom, gowned in
lovely fir Ok of Copenhagen ablue
crepe deehine with hat to mach,
and carrying a single bride rose in
the petals of which were the nuptial
rings, entered to the strains of the
wedding march from "Lohengrin.
She was followed by the bride, whose
brunette beauty was enhanced by a
chic travelling suit of midnight blue
broadcloth with hat and accessories
to match, and who was escorted by
Hon. Edward N. Pugh. They were
met at the altar by the groom and
his two handsome sons, E. K. Sims,
Jr., and Kline Sims, who acted as
their fathers attendants.
The brides father, Rev. R. Fl.
Prosser, who is rector of the Episco-
pal church, performed the impressive
ceremony, and at it's conclusion the
bridal party left the church to the
strains of Mendelssohn' wedding
march.
After an informal reception at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. Prosser the
newly mated pair departed via the
Texas e. Pacific Railroad for New
Orleans, swhere they spent several
days very delightfully."-. They return
ed last night and have gone to house
keeping in the attractive Kline cot
tage in Iberville street.
DR.. Sims is one of Donaldsonville's
leading young physiciam and most
prominent and popular citizens. His
bride is a lovely and accomplished
young woman, leader in the social
life of the community, and is highly
esteemed and admired by all who
have the pleasure Of knowing her.
Cordial congratulations and good
wishes are extended the handsome
couple by a legion Of friends, who
share their happiness and anticipate
for them contentment and bliss ever
lasting.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
THINK IT OVER.

The young men of DonaldsonviYe
are having an opportunity presented
to them that we feel sure they will
not overlook.
You young statesmen, for instance,
don't you think that if yoWRemploy-
er hears of a junior c. lber of
Commerce being organize and sees
your name down as one oathe mem
bers, he will sit up and take notice?
You have to be live one to make a
name for yourself. Here is an OPP
portunity for you to demonstrate.
Don't let it slip by you.
You young men who are just go
ing into business for yourselves, don't
you think that if your patrons see
your name down as one of the or
ganizers of a junior Chamber of
Commerce they will say, '"There's a
live one, let's help him." And those
who are not yet your patrons-don't
you think it will make them take
notice?
Think it over and attend the meet
ing tomorrow in the office of the
Chamber of Commerce, at IL O'Clock
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
New T. & P. Time Table.

The new schedule of Texas & Pa.
cifc passenger trains, as governed
by the revised time table which be-
came effective last Sunday, will be
found under the proper heading on
the fourth page of today's Chief. The
numbers of all the trains, both on
the main and branch lines, have been
changed, but the only alteration of
consequence in the time of arrival of
trains at Donaldsonville is in the
case of No. IS, formerly No. 5I /,
which now reaches here at 1920 a.
IN. instead of 1852 p. M, as hereto
fore. Slight changes have been made
in the schedule of all the other trains,
Slt with the single exception noted
the difference in time involved does
not exceed ten minutes in any one
instance. The new arrangement on
the whole is quite satisfactory so far
as Donaldsonyille is concerned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
Courthouse Clock Back On the Job.

Courthouse Clock Back On the Job,
After having been out of commits
sion since the storm of Sept. 20, the
courthouse clock is again in opera
ton and is tolling the hours with
unimpaired accuracy and regularity.
The big dial was restored to it's posi-
ton last week and the mechanism of
the clock set in motion Saturday af-
ternoon by Alfred Landry, the expert
local matchmaker and jeweler, who
has been engaged by the police jury
to keep the timepiece in running or
der. The dial was reprinted by Mr..
Landry before being replaced, the
hands and hour marks being given a
silver coating and the background
one of black, and the job is as neat
a piece of work as could have been
done anywhere. The old clocks face
can nowsbe seen distinctly from some
distance off, and in every respect the
venerable timepiece is in better con-
dition than before it was disrupted
by the recent blow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
DISTRICT COURT.
Progress of Litigation Before Judi
cial Body Briefly Summarized.

At session of district court
Thursday forenoon, judgments were
handed down in several cases that
had been brought before the judicial
body for consideration. These de.
cisions, together with record of the
other business transacted, are con-
tanned in the following summary of
the proceedings:
John j. McDermott VS.. F. E. Gre
CORY; judgment for plaintiff for
| S39l.56, with legal interest from iu-
dicial demand.
Canal Bank and Trust Co. VS.. C.
Kline; judgment for plaintiff for
! S2614.12, with per cent interest on
$500 from Sept. /, 1914, and T per
cent interest on $1100 from Sept. IS,
1914
Canal Bank and Trust Co. vs..
Charles Maurin; judgment for plain
tiff for $4,000, with 8 per cent in
terest from Aug. 3, 1912.
Canal Bank and Trust Co. VS.. E,
c. Wathen and C. Kline; exception
as to Kline tried and overruled; de-
fault entered.
DR.. E. K. Sims VS.. Thomas New
church; exception reassigned to Dec,
20.
Dominick Casso VS.. E. E. REYNOLDS.
reassigned to Dec. IS.
The docket for the day having been
disposed of, court adjourned until
Thursday, Dec. Is, at 10 o'clock a. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
To Be Made IA State Bank.

After consultation with the sub
scribers to the capital stock of the
new bank to be organized at Dem
aldsonville, it has been decided to
organize state bank with an au-
thorized capital of $4,000 and a
surplus of $4,000, The bank will
probably be known as the Conner
cial Savings Bank" and it is proposed
to start business at the beginning of
the year.
The subscription list will be closed
by Dec. IT. The directors who will
serv@ are w. L. Tearney. Achille /.
Picard, Leon kessler and Albert
Delery, with the fifth member of the
board to be selected.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE.
Novel Yuletide Celebration Planned
by Civic League.

Donaldsonville is to have com
munity Christmas tree. 1t will be
planted in City Park next week
through the instrumentality of the
| Civic League, which conceived the
idea and is to be credited with its ap-
preaching realization. The first cele-
bration with the tree as the central
feature is planned for Christmas eve
night, when the tree will be beauti-
fully Illuminated with electricity and
an appropriate musical program will
be rendered. There will be no gifts
of any kind distributed to anyone on
this occasion, for the celebration is
to be one to delight the eye and
elevate the spirit The tree will be a
cedar, of size admirably suited for
the purpose in view, and when gar
landed with festoons of tinted in
candescent lights and other decora-
tons will be a vision of brightness
and beauty, typifying the glorious
festival which the celebration is in
tended to commemorate.
Further announcements concerning
this unique event will be made in
next weeks Chief, and in the mean
time the ladies of the Civic League
earnestly request all public-spirited
citizens to cooperate with them in
making this record occasion in the
history of the city.
Do your Christmas buying at home
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
RUNDOWN WOMAN
Made Strong By If vinol

Fort Edward, N Y." was in run
down. nervous and weak condition, so
could not do the houseWork for my little
family of three. | had taken cod liver
oil enuIsions and other remedies with
out benefit. A friend told me about
yinol. tried it and it soon built up my
strength and made me well woman %
[ now do ali of my homework. = = Mrs.
ELMER GLIDDEN.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic, for all rundown,
weak and debiitated conditions.
X-Ray Pharmacy, Donaldsonville, La.
E. Richard, Pop.
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Thos. @. Chairman who racan

Thos. G. Chapman, who recently
embarked in the auto livery service,
has also taken up the agency for
Brictson pneumatic tires, absolutely
puncture proof and guaranteed for
10000 miles. 1t will pay you to have
a talk with him on the "tire CUES
tion." His telephone is 139.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
GONZALES WINS AGAIN.
Defeats Oak Grove in Lively Game
By Score of ID to 9.

A hotly contested game of basket
ball was played at Gonzales last Sat
urday afternoon between the Oak
Grove and Gonzales high school teams,
resulting in victory for Gonzales by
the scqe Of 18 to 9. The spectators
were n as numerous as usuW, the
day being Saturday. However, the
Oak Grove boys were accompanied by
sufficient number of rooters to
make things lively.
At the start Oak Grove appeared
to have the stronger team, outplaylng
Gonzales in every way. The score
at the end of the first half was 8 TO 3
in favor Of the visitors. But IN the
latter half of the game Gonzales,
playing hard and steady; overcame
their opponents lead and succeeded
in piling up Is points as against 8
scored by Oak Grove, the final count
being 18 to 9 in favor of the home
five.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL.
Resignation of Commissioner lie.
Blame Received and Accepted.
Donaldsonville, La, Dec. 6, 1916

Donaldsonville, La, Dec. 6, 1915.
A regular meeting Of the commits
sion council was held this day at $3.50
p. m. Commissioners present.: Wal
ter Lemann, Frank Milano, Chief of
Police r. E. Dill Absent, W. ]. Le-
Blanc.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing of Nov. IA and special meeting
of November II were read and APP
proved
A letter from W. J. Leblanc, COM
missioner of finance, dated Nov. %,
rendering to the council his resigna-
ton as commissioner, was read and on
motion, seconded and carried, the
same was accepted. Mr.. Lemann
stated that an election to fill the va
cancy will be called either by the
mayor or by the governor, as pro-
vided by statute.
Mr.. Lemann stated that he had re-
ceived another communication from
A. w. Jackman asking what steps
had been taken by the council rela-
tive to the proposed sewerage system,
and as this is matter for the decision
of the citizens Of the city, the coun-
Gil again respectfully calls upon the
public to give to the commissioners
their views regarding the granting of
the proposed franchise, either in ia
vor or against
The only bid submitted for the mar
ket franchise for the year 1915 be-
ing that of John Ramirez, offering
the sum Of $1,000, on motion, duly
seconded and carried, the bid was
accepted on condition that the lessee
|2 jill furnish the necessary light at his
In expense, and furnish notes for
above amount payable in monthly
lments.
clerk reported that he had
ca I'd to be compiled the tax rolls
fof%the year 1915, which show a
totaA assessment Of 663,470.
The following statement of re-
ceip& and disbursements for the
month"; ofsNovember Mas read:
AGENERAL FSSND
Oct. 31-Cash on hand-.-....--.....s s70.65
Receipts:
Nov. 3-Delinquent installment
of bridge lease for 1914 33.4l
Nov. 3-Market rental for Oct.-... l1o.42
Nesys 0--Tax collectors report
9SaA No. 200:
ases, 1915 ......--.-. .-..--....-..... 1S4.35
q hscenses. 1915 ............... $3.50
IN Total ............,.......-........s 1913
gsy Disbursements:
,aov. 3O-Transferred to
bond fund.- IS 61.45
Nov. 3o--Bills paid during
month -. -. 86.S8
Nov. 3o-Pay rolls during
month";. H. -. sos.45- 456.78
Nov. 30-Cash on hand 362.41
BOND FUND
Oct 31-Cash on hand ..... slO4344
Receipts:
Nov 3o-Trans. from gen. fund.- 6145
Nov. 30-Balance on hand$ll04 89
The following invoices were read
and approved:
Ascension Lumber Yard ........S Alta
Municipal 1t. & w. Com..-.......... 231O
Stevens, Maloney & Co....-...... 9.75
Stevens, Maloney & Co.... 1880
B. Lemann & Bro..-.... .......
The council then adjourned to
meet again in special session on Mon
meet again in special session on Mon
day, Dec. 20, for the purpose of
ratifying the 1916 budget of reve-
nues and expenditures.
A. J. MELANCON, City Clerk.
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We are local distributors for Rich
ards famous Golden Gate syrup, rec
ognized as the best on the market.
Let us have your order now before
the price goes up. B. Lemann & Bro.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-12-11
ACHILI.E I. PICARD

is hereby announced as a candidate
for the office of representative IN the
Louisiana general assembly from tne
parish of Ascension, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary.