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Newark post., 1915-06-02
MR.. HAUPT breaches
TO II. S. GRADUATES
Church Crowded At Bacca-
laureate Services

Baccaulaureate services in honor
of the Newark High School gradu-
ating class were held in the st.
Thomas P. E. Church last Sunday
evening. The graduating class,
the teachers of the school, and
members of the Board of Educa-
tion attended the services in
body. The Rev. w. P. Haupt, pas
tor of the church delivered the
sermon from the text, "Be strong
and very courageous to obsere to
to according to all the law" Mr..
Haupt in simple, forceful words,
delivered a charge to the young
people to meet the duties of the
commonplace with all the courage
that the soldier displays in meet
ing the duties Of the crisis. "The
duties of the commonplace are far
more difficult to meet heroically,"
the speaker declared. ''It is far
easier to be a hero for twenty min
utes when the band is playing and
all the world looks on to applaud,
than to be a quiet, unnoticed hero
for twenty years. You young peo-
pie are untried, inexperienced
you have no conception of the true
limits of your power. | urge upon
you the cultivation Of that
strength and courage which will
enable you to meet with a smiling
face, an undaunted will and a Sc
rene heart, the commonplace du-
ties Of life.
Every community is in need of
the service of educated men and
women. The graduating classes
of 1915 will soon be called upon
to fill the places now taken by
their fathers and mothers; by the
soldiers, statesmen, writers, and
inventors Of the present day. They
must equip themselves by cour-
age which shall meet unfailingly
the duties of hum drum everyday
life"
The speaker used the illustra-
tion of the rich young ruler, who
was given by Jesus the simple task
rather than the great, adventur-
Gus heroic one, to attain eternal
life, and declared "The common
place affords a splendid field in
which every young man may eXer-
else his knighthood. Your town,
your office, you!i street, present
problems and afford temptations
hard enough to tax all your pow
ers. Be scrupulously honest, re-
fuse to drink and gamble, keep
pure, untainted by immortality.
Resolutions such as these are de-
clarations of war, and call for the
highest type of courage and hero
ism. The hero is the man who
does the right thing at the right
moment. Do not wait for the
dramatic tasks; do the thing that
lies nearest, with all your power.
That only is good and faithful SER
vice; that only is what makes pos
sible the words: "Well done, thou
good and faithful servant: thou
has been faithful over few
things, | will make thee ruler
over many things: enter thou into
the joy of thy lord"
Newark post., 1915-06-02
Proceeds From Dance

The Building Fund of the New
Century Club committee cleared
about twenty-five dollars from
the subscription dance held in the
Opera House last Friday evening.
About fifty couples were present.
Music was furnished by members
of the Delaware College Orches-
ira.
Newark post., 1915-06-02
FOR SALE

Combination New Holland
Stone Crusher and 4-h. p. en-
gine mounted on trucks. Ca
pacity from 80 to 70 tons
stone per day. Cost $425.OO.
Will sell for $4,000. Has
been used very little.
H. II. SHANK.
Newark post., 1915-06-02
History of Cecil County.

should be pleased to have those i'll
terested i'll forthcoming Illustrated His
tory of Cecil County call upon me any
morning from 10 TO - O'clock by ap-
pointment. The publication,,is an as
sured success.
VICTOR TORBERT. Publisher
President Delmarvia Advancement Co.,
Incorporated,
Delaware Ave, Extended, Elkton, Md
iun2-tf
Newark post., 1915-06-02

FOR SALE-Several farms in
New Castle county, Delaware;
Cecil county, Maryland; and Ches-
ter County, Pennsylvania. Apply
REAL ESTATE DEPT.
FARMERS TRUST co.
2-3.tf Newark
Newark post., 1915-06-02
Estate of L. M. Whiteman, de-
ceased:

Estate of L. M. Whiteman, de-
ceased:
Notice is hereby given that Let
ters of Administration upon the
estate of Laurence M. Whiteman,
late of Pencader Hundred, de.
ceased, were duly granted unto
Harriet L. Whiteman and John K.
Chambers, on the twenty-seventh
day of April, A. d. 1915, and all
PERSONS indebted to the said de-
ceased are requested to make pay
ment to the Administrator without
delay, and all persons having de-
mands against the deceased are
required to exhibit and present
the same duly probated to the said
Administrator, on or before the
twenty-seventh day of April, A.
D. 1916, or abide by the law in
this behalf.
Address
G. B. Evans, Esq.
Wilmington, Delaware
Attorney-at-Law
HARRIET L. WHITEMAN,
JOHN X. CHAMBERS,
4.2S-1Ot Administrators
Newark post., 1915-06-02
Want Advertisements
For Sale, For Uent, Lost and Found

10 questionable advertisement received oy
THE POST
Phone you Want Ad. Call 90 d. 4 A.
Any little Want, For Sale, or any
Short Notice that does not need dis
play advertisement, just put it in this
Column. Il will bring results.
Newark post., 1915-06-02

FOR RENT-House on Elkton
avenue with all modern conven-
fences. Possession after April 25.
Apply to
A.? A. G. KERR
FOR RENT-A broom dwell
ing house with large and good cell
lar, also attic. Well and pump of
good water at door; also garden.
Possession given Immediately.
JOSEPH DEAN,
No. PA Delaware avenue,
Newark, Del.
5-25.pd or P. O. Box No. Sc
Newark post., 1915-06-02

FOR SALE-Lots on Prospect
avenue. Apply
4.21-tf J. D. JAQUETTE
Newark post., 1915-06-02
PUBLIC SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
GOODS
at One o'clock, D. m. sharp

at One o'clock, p. m. sharp
SATURDAY, JUNE 5th, 1915
at PA Delaware avenue, Newark,
Delaware.
Terms: Net cash before goods
are delivered. If the weather is
stormy at time above stated, then
the sale will be postponed until
one p. m. the first fair weather day
thereafter.
WILLIAM H. DEAN.
Newark post., 1915-06-02

Join the International Peace So
ciety. No initiation fee or dues
to pay. You will meet the best
people in New Castle county at
our conclaves which are held in
Newark. Address
International Peace Society,
Railway Exchange Building,
6-2.1t St. Louis, Missouri.
Newark post., 1915-06-02
REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT-Seven-room house with
bath, $1,000. Apply,
12-9tf DR.. w. H. STEEL.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-12
LOCAL, PRIDE SHOULD MAKE,
AND KEEP YOU A SUBSCRIBER

Money Invested Subscriptions Independent money spent
build up your homes and rebuild your property values
Aside from this you get your moneys worth newspaper
value.
To advertise the Home Newspaper is to make stronger
1t requires your support along this line. Its publicity the
far-reachng By buying its space you benefit the paper
and yourself if you have anything to advertise.
EVERYTHING PRINTABLE
Is printed at Independent office
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
LYcEUM ATTRACTION GOOD.
interesting Entertainment by Mccor-
mick and Bronte at High school.

Mccormick and Bronte, the for
mer of whom is whistler and 1ml-
tator of unusual cleverness, and the
latter a Scotch collie of wonderful
powers, appeared in the high school
auditorium Tuesday afternoon and
night as the third number Of the
lyceum course under the auspices of
the Donaldsonville High School. The
matinee was well attended by pu-
pills and teachers of the school, but
the audience at the night perform
anee was disappointingly small,
doubtless because of the multlpllcl-
ty of attractions engaging the at
tention of our people on the same
evening. The entertainments proved
extremely interesting and seemed to
give entire satisfaction to most OF
those who witnessed them. Mr.. Nc
Cormick's limitations of birds and
inaninate objects were perhaps the
best and truest to life that have
ever been heard here, and the stunts
performed by his intelligent dog IN
solving mathematical problems were
little short of marvellous. Bronte's s
contribution to the program was par
ticuIar1y pleasing to the little folk,
while at the same time interesting
and mystifying the groWn-ups.
The next attraction Of the lyceum
series will be the Seminary Girls,
who are booked for the coming
month.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
An Excellent Attraction.

1t is to be regretted that unfavor-
able weather and other inauspicious
conditions have marred the success
of the street fair being conducted
here by the Great International
Shows under the auspices of Mo-
hawk Tribe Of Red Men. The at
fractions carried by the organization.
While comparatively few in number,
are for the most part superior to
the ordinary run OF shows presented
by similar aggregations, and this is
particularly true of the motor-dome,
wherein some really hair-raising
stunts are performed by one, OF the
riders, and the animal show, which
offers q performance of much inter
est and merit. The negro minstrels
give a pleasing entertainment, the
midget woman and her two children
are Woreh seeing, and, in fact, all
the attractions are deserving of pa
tronage..
A high dive is presented daily as
a free act and causes the usual
thrill. The organization will remain
here throughout the coming week,
and the Red Men are hopeful CT an
increased attendance and more lib
eral patronage on the part of the
public.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
weekly Meetings Well Attended.

In pursuance of the policy adopt
ed at the outset of the current year,
weekly meetings of the Chamber OF
Commerce have been held during the
past three Weeks-on the 9th, I4th
and 21st insts.-in the office of the
organization. All Of the gatherings
were quite well attended, and Eari-
Gus matters of interest We're discuss
ed. One of the most important OF
these was the proposition to estab-
Hsh a regular passenger service be
tween Gonzales and Donaldsonyille
via Burnside, utilizing the excellent
narroW-gauge road now extending
from Gonzales to the Point Houmas
trips of the steamer Nirgie. 1t was
pointed out that the establishment
OF this service would restore to Don
aldsonvilIe a large part of the trade
that has been diverted to other
points since the construction of the
L. r. e n line, and a committee
was appointed by President Bloom
enstiel to confer with Henry c.
Braud, president of the Burnside and
erence to this project.
The necessity of having a perma-
nent committee which would study the
question of freight rates and take
up this vital matter with the various
transportation companies operating
here, was discussed at length and
resulted in the appointment of
COMMITTEES of three COMPOSED OF
Alex Bloomenstiel, ex-officio chair
man; Capt. H. G. Whiteman, and
F. B. Lemann.
The feasibility Of establishing a
canning plant in Donaldsonville was
brought up, but discussion was de-
ferred to a subsequent meeting.
The date of the regular meetings
was changed from Wednesday to
Thursday of each week in order to
enable the devotees of the perilous
Pauline TO witness her impossible
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
SoIar--Medine.

Sam. Solar, son of Joseph Solar
and the late Nesida Guedry, OF
this city, and Miss Frances Medine,
daughter of Lawrence Medine and
Philomene Falcon, Of Bayou La
fourche, were married at the Catho-
lie church Wednesday afternoon at
2:3o o'clock, in the presence of a
number of relatives and friends,s
The brides sister, Miss. Lucret1as'
Medine, was maid of honor, and the
groom had Joseph P. Landry as MS
best man. Other attendants We're
Miss Elda Solar and Honore Falcon
The Chief joins the numerous friends
of the happy young couple In ex-
tending them cordial congratulations
and best wishes for a long ana
blissful welded life.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
Monthly Market Day.

The second monthly market day,
Saturday, January 30, promises to
eclipse in every way the first one
held under the auspices of the Cham
Der of Commerce last month. A
great many more farmers and truck
#ers have expressed their intention OF
placing their produce on sale, and
buyers encouraged by the excellent
offerings shown the last time should
be out in great numbers. Jim Bar
man promises good weather this
time and everything points to a
most successful day.
In addition to truck and all kinds
of farm produce, some live stock has
also been listed.
Tables for the convenience of
those who desire to display their
offerings will be placed the full
length Of the market building, while
the. park and streets offer ample
room for wagons and live stock.
The merchants OF Donaldsonvi1Ie
will continue their custom of offer
ing small premiums for the best
exhibits of each variety of truck.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
EnloyabIe Rirthdan ceIebration.

In celebration Of his birthday an
niversary, Jasmin Tobias, the enter
prising young proprietor of the New
Orleans Bargain Store, entertainl
ed the male employees of that esl
tablishment at luncheon Friday af-
ternoon of last week, the 18th inst.
The spread was served at the hospi-
table Tobias home in Claiborne
street, and needless to add it was
a sumptuous one and was greatly en-
joyed by all whose good fortune it
was to assemble around the festive
board. The continued health, happf-
ness and prosperity Of the popular
host of the occasion was repeatedly
pledged in befitting beverages, and
the exchange of felicitous express
sions and good wishes between en-
ployer and employees constituted a
particularly interesting and pleasant
feature of the delightful affair.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
Gravel Road for East Side.

We understand a movement is in
contemplation to construct a gravel
road extending from the Hope villa
terminus of the model road out OF
Baton Rouge by way of PrairleVIlle
and Dutchtown to Geismar, thence
along the river through Darrow and
Burnside to the ST. James line. It
is stated that number of the larg-
est taxpayers in the section TO ne
traversed by the proposed highway
are interested in the project and
have signified their intention of IA
voring the levy of a special tax to
provide the. necessary funds, and II
is likely that definite developments
in the matter will transplre within
the near future
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
Joint Levee Boards in Session.

The joint organization OF the
Atchafalaya and Lafourche basin
levee boards met in semi-annuaI ses-
sion Monday forenoon at the office
OF the latter body in this city, and
transacted routine business. A dele
cation of prominent citizens of La
fourche parish, composed Of Mess
rs. L. c. Roger, Philip Lagarde, L.
B. Juvelist and Dr.. Joseph L. Drex-
Ter, appeared before the meeting to
solicit an appropriation for the con-
struction of a protection 1eVee in
the interior country extending from
the Cancienne canal in Assumption
parish to the gulf in Terrebonne
parish. The subject was thoroughly
discussed, and while the joint levee
boards expressed their entire ap-
proval of the project, they pleaded
financial inability to make the nee
essay appropriation at this &ime,
and the matter was accordingly de-
ferred for future consideration
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
YOUNG WOMAN MoURNED.
UntimeEy Death of Mrs. Stiff Brings
Sorrow to Many Friends.

1t was with deep sorrow that the
numerous friends here and elsewhere
of Mrs. Peter Stiff, nee Evelyn So
bral, learned the sad tidings of her
death at the Hotel Dieu in New
Orleans last Tuesday evening. Mrs.
stiff was stricken with typhoid
fever shortly before the Christmas
holidays, and at first rallied from
attack. However. about two
| @hks ago her illness became so pro-
aESunced that she was moved to the
Hotel Dieu on advice of the family
physician. Complications set in and
the patient gradually declined into
her last sleep, the final scene in
her drama of life being enacted at
7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Stiff, whose age was thirty
two years, was the daughter of A.
M. sobFAl, of this city, and the late
Emily Gonzales Sobral. She was
born on Oak Alley plantation in
St. James parish, formerly the prop
erty of her father, and since her
marriage about nine years ago had
resided in New Orleans, where her
husband is Well-knoWn lawyer and
notary. EnddsEedi with bright,
cultured ming and prepossessing
physical attractions, her intellect
won the praise and admiration of
all who knew her, while her person
al charm and gracious disposition
won their warmest affection and es-
team. The wide circle of relatives,
friends and acquaintance bereaved
by her untimely taking away would
feel their loss to be unbearable,
were it not for the comforting knoWl-
edge that her sweet influence will
live forever in the hearts of all
whose good fortune it was to be as
sociated with her.
The funeral took place at $3.50
o'clock Wednesday afternoon from
the Church of the Holy Name of
Jesus in St. Charles avenue, inter-
ment being made in Metairie ceme-
terry. A throng of sorroWing friends
filled the spacious church and with
grief bowed heads and saddened
hearts Joined in the final obsequies
at the grave, thus giving silent
testimonial of their love and remem-
brance.
Besides her venerable father and
devoted husband, Mrs Stiff is sur
vixed by a sister, Miss Jaeinta So
braf, Of Donaldsonville, and one
brother, Joseph sobraI. To these
afflicted ones heartfelt sympathy is
extended in their sad bereavement
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
NQTIGE nE SALE

\ NDER ACT FL of the general assembly of
- the state OF louisiana approved July s, 1868,
tne following lanes5itnated in Ascension parish
Louisiana, to wit: Thes W OF the OF Sec
tlon %, township g. east, 3 district, east Of
the river. containing 4o.1I acres viii be sold BY
the sheriff OF Ascension parish. Lonisiana, at
the 'front.' door Of the courthouse in Donaldson
vile, La on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1915,
g the last and highest bidder. at not less than
" per acre cash, being amount fixed by the
Register OF the State Land Gffice az the mini
mum price for which said land can self per acre.
WItneas my official signature this 4th day OF
January, 1915.
HUNTER c. LIaAkE,
President Board Of Commissioners for the
Pontehartraim LeEee District
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
Drainage Systems 10 Combine.

The board OF commissioners Of the
Bayou Conway Drainage District held
a meeting Wednesday at DarroW,
the domicile Of the organization, to
receive the final report Of Engineer
C. s. Mcfarland, embodying plans
for the drainage project contemp Hat
ed in the district Action on the.
report was deferred, pending the
outcome of negotiations for q con-
solidation of the Bayou Conway and
New River Drainage Districts in
the carrying on of certain part OF
the work proposed in the lower sec
ton of the former district, where it
adjoins the New River district By
combining forces in dredging opera
tions at this point, a substantial fl
nancial saving can be effected. and
the drainage systems of both dis
tricts materially enhanced.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
Manhattan Company Makes Good.

The Manhattan Stock Company,
playing a weeks engagement at
the Grand Theatre, have given entire
satisfaction at every performance ana II
made friends of all who have wit
messed the several productions. me
troupe includes number of local ia
vorites who have appeared here in
recent years with Gordon Hayes,
Cooper & Mclaughlin, Murphy
Comedians and similar organizations,
and taken as whole is the equal
of any theatrical aggregation that
has held the boards at the local play
house, admission prices considered.
For it's closing performances here,
the company viii present RIP Van
Winkle" tomorrow afternoon, and
Wife Against Wife" tomorrow
night.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
Sunday Opening of the Library.

A petition has been directed to
the library association by the Cham
Der of Commerce asking that the
library be opened to the public on
Sunday afternoons between the hours
of 2 and 5 O'Clock.
As the library at present is oen
neither at night nor on sundaYsiIos
benefits are limited to the saIbar.
pupils and to the members who
to borrow books to read at home.vffs
benefits would be multiplied and it's
Influence for good greatly extended
were it open at least on Sunday af-
ternoon, when the public, including
strangers who may be in town,
would have the opportunity to use
1t for reading or research.
A sufficient number OF responsible
members who would take turn about
In taking care of the library during
the hours mentioned have already
volunteered their services, and it is.
aoped the association will soon give
the plan trial.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
FOB SAL, e.

nALF INTEREST in Creole plantation. ar
IL pents front on Bayou Iafourehe by 40 ar
pents deep, between parallel lines. All now In
cultivation. Best suited for cane. Situated Q
miles above Napoleonvi1le. Assumption pariaf.
Louisiana.
Also. half interest in tract of swamp land ar
pents by II arpents deep, In OF above tract.
but not adjoining.
Apply to MRS. F. P. DALFERES, No. 1892 N.
Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
In Memoriam.

shaheen Shaib Samaha, aged sew
enty-five years, died Nov. 2, 1914,
at Juar, Lebanon. Syria, Ottoman
Empire Surviving children: HaDlD
Shaheen, Donaldsonville, La: Amin
Shaheen, White CastleF La, and
Mary shaheen, DonaIdsoS lille.
Memorial servica wefS held at
No. 602-o4 Railroad avenue, in this
city, Friday, Jan. %, 1915, attend@d
by the Syrian colonies Of Thibodaux,
NapoleonviI1e, White Castle, Plaque
mine and Convent, La. lAdy-)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
FOB SALE OF RENT.

H DEsIRARLY LOCATED store and reai-
A'a denee property in Smoke Bend. On gravel
road about one mile and half above Donald
sonV1lle, store building well equipped with all
necessary dxtures and appurtenances. Pine 10
cation for bar and drug store. Comfortable res-
Ideneet SPACIOUS grounds, and all necessary out
buildings Property will be solF or rented ON
easy terms. Appay to or addr2 E. p MET-
AAG0N. smoke Bend. I.r
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
Exhibits for San Francisco Fair.

Exhibits for San Francisco Fair.
w 2. Clayton, who is getting, to-
gether exhibits for the Panama eAez
cffic Exposition at San Franc say
and who will be in immediate Chord
Of the Louisiana booth during hllA lily
exposition, came TO DonaldsonViIle
Tuesday to enlist the cooperation Of
the Chamber Of Commerce in his
work. While here, he was assured
OF exhibits of moss goods from both
the Best Moss Collar Factory and
the DonaldsonVille Collar Factory,
as well as sugar from the factory
of the Lemann Company, Lt&s
From here Mr.. Clayton went to
Lutcher to secure an exhibit of the
famous Perique tobacco, the produe-
tion OF which is limited to a small
area in st. James parish.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
Vegetable and Flower Seeds.

The Chamber of Commerce has for
free distribution WitlD the compli-
ments of Senator Ransdell and Con
gresham Morgan several hundred
packages OF assorted vegetable and
flower. seeds. Anyone who can use
these seeds to advantage may Sc
cure what they need by applying to
the Chamber of Commerce.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1915.
Wanted to Kent.

A piano, for about four or I'VE
months. Excellent care coil De
taken Of the instrument, and its re-
tnrn in good order guaranteed. For
further information apply at this OIL
flee.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
NOTICE TO MEMBERS
OF the
CHAMBER or CONNIE RcE

DonaIdsonyille La. Jan 9, 1915.
4 N ACCORDANCE WITH Article g or the con-
a stitntion Of the Chamber Of Commerce, notice
is hereby given that the annual election of ds-
reeeors, including president, vice president sec
retary and treasurer, viii be held WEDaEs-
DAY JAN. 27, at o'clock p. M, In this office oil
the Chamber Of Commerce.
r. S. VfGKERs, Secretary
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23

Why not boost market day and
Your city by buying hamper of the
fine truck and other farm produce
which will be on sale next Saturday
and sending it to some friend or
relative who lives at distance?
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23
FOR SAIL

Appropf se type selection. neat ar
rangemena Of erording, first-c1ass
uress-Work, fine ink, high quality en-
Velopes and letter paper-that's the
com bination you secure when The
Chief prints your office stationery.
Let us have your next order.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1915-01-23

An ad iii The Chief will make your
business grow. Try one and YOU u
wonder why you didn't avail your
self of this means of attracting trade
long ago.