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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
= HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS. :.
2 BY TILLIE NJ. PELTIER.

The Junior Literary Society met
Friday, Feb. 2. The program, one of
the best rendered this session, was as
follows:
Reading Of minutes, Secretary
Bobbie Stuart.
Vocal duet, Erna Gisclard and
Ralphine Hazlip.
Debate, Resolved, that immigra-
ton should be further restricted by
an illiteracy test" Affirmative
Leo Bloch, Annette Marietta, Louise
Landry. Negative-Emile Bergeron,
Constance Melancon, Josie St. Mar
tin.
Parliamentary law drill, John Born
man, Mary Lovid, Grace Lowrey,
Fred. Loumiet.
Extemporaneous speech, Alvin Pts
ter.
Jokes, Beatrice Hebert.
Critic, Mr.. Aydell.
The judges of the debate decided
in favor of the affirmative.
The society adjourned to meet
again Friday, Feb. Is.
The Senior Literary Society met
Friday, Feb. 8. The next session will
be held Friday, Feb. %, when the fol-
owing program will be rendered:
Song, america" society.
Recitation, "The American Flag"
Vivian Dill.
Essay, Character of George Wash
ington," Hazel Werner.
Debate, Resolved, that Washing
!. 4
greater attributes of character than
Lincoln in preserving it" Affirma-
tive-Frank Constantine, O'Neil Mes
tayer, Maude Sternfels. Negative
Gay Martin, Oliver Bergeron, Kline
Sims.
Piano solo, Letitia Thibodaux.
Declamatory Grafton, "Eulogy of
Washington" Conan Babin.
Editors paper, Ida Klos.
Critic, a visiting teacher.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
PROCLAMATION.

KKYHEREAs, Mardi Gras, February 20,
WV 1917, will be celebrated in the city of
Donaldsonville by an attractive program
arranged by Mohawk Tribe of Red Men, and
Whereas, in order for the celebration to be
a success. it is essential that all citizens CO.
operate:
Now. therefore, /, Walter Lemann, Mayor
and Commissioner of PublfA Health and
Safety. do hereby publicly pr slaim Tuesday
all citizens of DonaldsonvilleS / do hereby
call upon all the merchants to join in the
spirit of the day by closing their places of
business at noon. SO that all of their en-
ployees may participate in the pleasures Of
the day, and l do further request that all
places of business and all homes be appro-
priately decorated with the carnival coIors
In testimony whereof, witness my sigma
ture and seal of the city of Donaldsonvilie
this goth day of January, 1917.
WALTER LEMANN,
Mayor and Commissioner of Public Health
and Safety.
Attest:
A. J. MELANCoN. City Clerk
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
jury Commission to Meet Monday

Jury Commission to Meet Monday
Members Of the jury commission
of Ascension parish were notified to
assemble in Donaldsonville Thursday
for the purpose Of drawing venire
of grand and petit jurors to serve at
the regular term of criminal dis
trict court scheduled to convene here
Monday, February 26, but owing TO
the absence of Commissioner Merritt
P. Evans, of Galvez, the meeting was
pretermitted until next Monday Mr..
Evans has not yet qualified as q mem
Der of the commission, having been
appointed by Judge Gilbert to sue
coed j. Wesley Evans, Of Galvez, who
was unable to serve owing to his in
cunbency of the Office Of postmaster.
The other members of the commits
sion. all of whom were present Thurs
day, are: AdoIphe Meter, of Donald
sonville; Ernest T. Melaneon, Mo
deste. j. w. Stephenson, Burnside,
and C. N. Gautreau, Gonzales.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
Visiting Girls Feted.

Mrs. e. X. Sims entertained At an
enjoyable card party Saturday a II r
noon of last week complimentary 60
her house guests, Misses Teresa Hol Of
der and Mary Brooks Ragland, Of
Jackson, Miss. Prizes were won y
Mrs. Ferrier Blanchard and Mrs. W -.
Hayward, while the guest prizes were
presented to Misses Holder and rag
land. After the games delicious re-
freshments were partaken Of. Inose
present on this delightful OCCASION
were: Mesdames John D. Hanson
Paul Leche, Alexander Bloomenstlel'
Ferrier Blanchard, Percy Lemann'
Walter Lemann, John Black, Abe =.
Bloomenstiel, James r. Black, Nose
Bloomenstiel, Louise Ball, Frank =,
Sims, G. Fl. DeRussy, 6. Donnaua
Bentley, w. C. Hayward and ner
house guest, Miss Lucy Gallon, OF
White Castle, and Misses Lise and
Matte McGalliard, Pauline Hloomen-
stiel, Teresa Holder, and Mary
Brooks Ragland.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
NOTICE OF FILING OF ACCOUNT.

State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
TwentySeventh Judicial District Court
In the Matter Of the Liquidation of the Peo-
pies Bank of Donaldsonvllle-No. 2233
WHEREAS. James P. Armitage, special
wv agent to the Examiner of State Banks
in the liquidation of the Peoples Bank
of Donaldsonville, has fled hissfourth provi-
sional account, together with l. 5etition pray
public notice is hereby eivtga, to all whom
it may concern, to show cause, if any they
have or can, within TEN DAYS from the
date hereof, why said petition should not be
granted.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court at Donaldsonville, La, this 29th day of
January, 1917.
(L.s.) J. S. BARMAN,
Clerk OF Court.
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Graduates with Honors.

A letter to the Chief signed IN; X.
Orleans" conveys the information
that "Miss Matilda Leblanc, who lett
the Donaldsonville High School sew.
aral years back and entered one OF
the grammar schools Of New orie-
ans" graduated from the Esplanade
avenue girls high school last Er ,a
evening. The writer states that MISS
Leblanc not once failed to score an IN
average above rs per cent in all ala. o.
her subjects during her three years
at high school, and was known as sne
ssbest mathematician Of her ciass.
She received many honors, ana oe u 9
the poet of the class, composed ens
class prophecy, which was liked ana
enjoyed by all her teachers anu
school-mates. Of a class OF thirty :
one, only six had the distinction OF !
receiving the Normal average anu am
Miss Leblanc was one Of the few. one
immediately entered the New orleans
Normal School"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

DIR. John s. Thibaut, of this city,
was elected grand high priest OF the
grand chapter Of Royal Arch Masons
at the annual session of that organ1za-
ton held in New Orleans this week.
DR.. Thibaut has previously held the
exalted office Of most worshlpful
grand master of the Louisiana grand
lodge of Free and Accepted Masons,
and is one of the fraternity's most
Jealous and prominent members IN
this state. He attended the sessions
of the grand lodge and grand chapter
this week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Mrs. w. S. Cary entertained the
Woman's Missionary Society and a
few friends Tuesday afternoon Of last
week. Ice cream and cake were serv-
ed. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Cary's
hospitality were: Mrs. P. O. Lowrey,
Mrs. John Forcha, Mrs. VIM. Robert
son, Mrs. G. w. Rebby, Mrs. ]. C.
Kirchberg, Mrs. L. M. Turner, Mrs.
T. T. Tyree, Mrs. J. C. Birchell, Mrs.
C. Winter, Mrs. II. C. Duke, and Mr..
and Mrs. George Avery.
When in need of stationery get in
touch with The Chief. Phone "a.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
SEVERE BRONCHIAL COLD
Yields TO Delicious Vinol

philadelphia, Pa-"Last fall I was
troubled with a very severe bronchial
cold. headaches, backache, and SICK to
INV stomach. ! was SO bad | became
alarmed and tried several medicines,
also a doctor, but did not get any relief.
A friend asked me to try Vinol and 1t
Brought the relief which l crayed, 80
now I am enjoying perfect health -
JACK c.. SINGLETON.
We guarantee Vinol for chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis,
X-RAY PHARMACY
r. Richard. Prop. Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
Services in Smoke Bend Catholic
Parish.

Sunday, February list. Francis
Church. Smoke Bend: 10 q. m, mass,
benediction, catechisn. st. Ann
Chapel, Crevasse Settlement: $3.50
q. m, mass, benediction, catechisn1.
Saturday, February 1T-Darrow
10 a. m, catechisnl.
Sunday, February 18 = Smoke
Bend: S and 10 q. m, masses. ben
ediction, catachism.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
,o,,is p. Melancon, of barrow, VIII

Louis P. Melancon, Of DarfoW, VINO
is filing a position in the employ OF
Tho Postum Cereal Company at Battle
creek, Mich, is at home on visit TO
relatives, and expects to return 70
Rattle Creek about March s to resume
his duties. Mr.. Melancon had the
Measure of shaking hands with Col.
Roosevelt Sept. 80 last, on the occa-
sion Of the ex-president's visit TO Bat.
tIe Greek. He has favored the Chief
with a number Of souvenir postcards
showing views incidental to that oc-
casion. and Of scenes in and about the
Postum Company's plant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
The torpedo boat destroyers Ster-

The torpedo boat destroyers Ster,
EFT, Monaghan and Lamson passed
Donaldsonville at l :55 p. m. Wednes-
day en- route to Lutcher, where they
remained until Friday morning and
then continued down the river to New
Orleans. A number of recruits were
enlisted at the various towns and
cities visited by the destroyers on
their trip up the river as far as Vleks-
burg, and the cruise is regarded as
having been productive of excellent
results.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Mrs. G. w. Edmonson, of Platten-
vile, entertained the Ladies Home
Mission Society Of Plattenville and a
few guests from Donaldsonvllle tues
day afternoon last. Those from here
who attended this pleasant affair
were: Mrs. T. T. Tyree, Mrs. j. =.
Birchell, Mrs. w. S. Cary, Mrs. z.
Winter, Mrs. Henry Buquol, Mrs. j..
C. Kirchberg, Mrs. George Avery,
Mrs. Black, and Mrs. J. l.. Black.
Dainty refreshments were served.
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Cards and Shower for Miss Weber

Cards and Shower for Miss Weber.
A beautiful affair Of the winter sea,
son was the miscellaneous shower and
card party given Thursday evening
by Mrs. Caleb C. Weber at her pretty
bungalow in the Lernann Addition, IN
honor of her sister-in-law, Miss LAZY
Weber. whose marriage to DIR. Selsei
Darracott, Of Marksville, will take
Mace next week. A large number OF
dainty gifts were received by the falr
honoree. and she was showered with
congratulations and good wishes by
the friends present. The prizes won
Nv the successful contestants IN the
card games were awarded to Miss
pauline Bloomenstiel, Mrs. John ID.
Hanson and Miss Lydia Ramirez. re
freshments were served during the
evening. Mrs. Weber's guests m
cluded: Mesdames Edmond .Rlcnaro,
John d. Hanson, Percy Lemann, jules
leblanc. James R. Black, Edward
Rondreaux. Warrsn Williams, Paul
T,eehe, Alexander Bloomenstlei, u: 3.
Mattingly, Nose F. Bloomenst1el, Jno.
Rlack. and Misses Resale Landry,
Jeanne Constantin, Laulie and Matt
coIomb, Miriam and Beulah Blum,
Freda Singer, Mary Jane Stuart, Pau
line Bloomenstiel, Dolores and Ber-
n rs, Mattingly, Magda Alleman,
Maude Landry, Louise and Hlloa Le-
Blanc, Jennie Duffel. Minimize Guigou'
lydia Ramirez, Amelie Gre, Selma
Esneault, and Lise and Matte Metal
lard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Donaldsonville invites everybody to
come and participate in the interest
ing festivities which will characterize
the celebration of Mardi Gras here.
ALI visitors will receive cordial well
come, and are assured that the grand
street parade and royal ball will be
magnificent spectacles and well worth
coming to see.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

The local schedule of nearly all
trains on the main and branch lines
of the Texas & Pacific Railroad was
changed last Sunday, as per previ-
Gus announcement in these columns.
The revised time card is published
elsewhere in this issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Mrs. Ulysses P. Acosta and her
pretty little daughter, Alice, spent a
couple of days in Napoleonville last
week as the guests of Mrs. Acosta's
brother, Supt. S. A. Alleman. On the
way home they stopped off at Belle
Rose for several days visit to rela-
tlves.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

During the wind storm last Sunday
night, a barge containing about 2oo
cubic yards Of washed gravel broke
from it's mornings opposite Point
Houmas plantation and sank. me
gravel was consigned to Weber q
Peterson, the contractors VINO are
constructing the extension OF the
gravel road in the First Road us
trict. The barge went down IN shall
low water, and it has been found tnaS
the gravel can be recovered by pump
ing, more than 100 yards having al
ready been salvaged. Capt. w. D.
Cary is directing the work.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

After being confined to his home
since Nov. 20 last, during seven
weeks of which period he was in bed
and at times dangerously close to
death, A. F. ("Juba') Leblanc was
able to leave the house Friday 1or
short walk. His numerous frlenas
were delighted to see him out again
after his long illness, and derived SIN
cere pleasure in congratulating HIM
upon his fortunate recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Jas. Won Lotten visited New Orle-
ans Wednesday to book series OF
motion picture attractions for his
Gem Theatre. He contracted for the
celebrated Triangle films, which are
among the best produced in America,
ard the new service will be inaugural
ed next Wednesday, the 14th inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

King Mohawk l. extends all loyal
subjects of his domain of south Lou
isiana a cordial invitation to come to
Donaldsonville Tuesday, February 20,
and participate in the festivities at
tendantf upon his visit to the royal
capital.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Mrs. Abe H. Bloomenstiel enter
tanned small number of her friends
at cards on Friday afternoon comph-
mentary to Misses Teresa Holder and
Mary Brooks Ragland, the lovely
young guests of DR.. and Mrs. E. K.
Sims. The attractive prizes were won
by Mrs. John Black and Miss Pauline
Bloomenstiel, and after the games a
delicious luncheon was partaken OF.
Those present were: Mesdames J.
Black, Walter Lemann, Nose r.
Bloomenstiel, E. X. Sims, John Black,
G. Donnaud Bentley, and Alexander
Bloomenstiel, and Misses Holder,
Ragland and Pauline Bloomenstlel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Leonce Trepagnier left Sunday
night for Detroit, Michigan, where
he expects to secure position as
mechanic in an automobile factory or
garage. If his plans are realized he
will be joined there later by his wife,
who is presently tie guest of relatives
here.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

w. C. Hanson was taken to New
Orleans this morning and will be OPP
Grated on next Tuesday at the Touro
Infirmary in that city. Mr.. Hanson
has been quite ill since his arrival
here several weeks ago from Fortuna,
Cuba, and upon being examined by
specialists in New Orleans recently
was advised that his ailment necessi-
tated an operation. He was accom-
panied to New Orleans by his brother,
DR.. Tuite Fl. Hanson, and will be met
there by his wife, who is expected to
reach New Orleans today from Cuba.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

George A. Turner, of New Orleans,
spent part of Wednesday, here with
his mother, Mrs. L. M. hfurner, who
since her return to lDnaldsonville
some weeks ago has been the guest OF
Mrs. w. S. Cary, Mrs. Glenn. Mollere,
and other friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
Break your cold or lagrippe with
few doses of 666.

]. w. Weldon, of St. James, the
capable president Of the new board OF
commissioners of the Lafourche basin
levee district, was a business visitor
to Donaldsonville Wednesday, and
dropped in to have his name enrolled
on the Chiefs list of subscribers: MIR:
Weldon has an extensive coterle OF
friends here to whom his occasional
visits are source of much pleasure.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

President Jonas WE'LL and Com
missioner John r. Many of the board
Of commissioners of the Bayou Con-
way Drainage District were in Don
jacksonville Thursday to attend a
meeting of that body, but owing to
the absence Of q quorum, due to the
inclement weather, the session fail
ed to materialize. Others present Tor
the meeting were Messrs. A. |. Picard
and j. w. Buckmaster, of the con-
tracing firm Of Picard, Buckmaster
& Well, which is digging the canals
in the district, and Engineer c. 5.
Mcfarland.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Two dividends Of ten per cent each
and one Of six per cent have previous
ly been paid by the liquidator of the
bank, hence the forthcoming dividend
will make total of thirty-two per
cent reIabursed to the depSsitors and
creditogh Of the institutionp Checks
for the Fourth dividend will be issued
as soon as the necessary legal formal
tiles have been complied with, which
should be in about thirty days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

An interesting social event of the
coming week will be the marriage of
Miss Lily Weber, of this city, to DR..
seisel Darracott, prominent and
successful young dentist of Marks
vile, which will be solemnized in the
presbytery of the Catholic church
next Thursday afternoon, the 18th
inst, at | o'clock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Miss Clara Park, formerly employ
ed in clerical capacity at the New
Orleans Bargain Store, recently re-
signed that position to accept an en-
gaeement as stenographer in the law
Office of Caleb C. Weber.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Mrs. J. F. Oubre returned Friday
morning from an enjoyable visit to
Beaumont, Texas, where she was the
guest of her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Stewart.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Miss Dora Katie entertained at
luncheon Tuesday afternoon in honor
of Misses Teresa Holder and Mary
Brooks Ragland, other guests being
Mesdames E. K. Sims an Louise Ball.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

If you want to laugh see pretty
Babies" at the Grand Theatre next
Wednesday night. Arranged by Miss
Katie. Singing and dancing. Music
by Miss Thelma Dill. Benefit Of high
school.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
WANTED.

gyoUNG MARRIED MAN as bookkeeper
and stenographer. Must be familiar
with modern accounting methods. State
salary expected and experience. Give ref
erences as to character and ability Adj
dress S. L. P, care this paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
SALESMAN WANTED.

rYso SELL lubricating oil, grease, specialties
1 and paint. Part or whole time. Com
mission basis until ability is established
Permanent position and wide field when
qualified if desired Man with rig preferred.
RIVERSIDE REFINING COMPANY,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Mrs. John Black, of Brooklyn, Ind,
il here on o. visit to her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. r. Black,
of Newman Farm.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
For SALE.

SETTER PUP, about six months old. Both
3 parents registered. A nice locker, and
should make first-class dog Com
,nunicate with RALPH BETZ, 208 Charles
street Donaldsonville. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Mrs. Abe Bloomenstiel left this
morning for a visit to relatives IN
Baton Rouge, and will return tomor-
row afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Messrs. O. B. Steele, Jr., and Ed
ward and Dewey Newsham, of Baton
Rouge, spent last Sunday afternoon
here with friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Payne Breazeale,
Of Baton Rouge, spent last night IN
town as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Abe II. Bloomenstiel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Henry Oubre left last week fol-
Beaumont, Texas, where ne has Sc
cured employment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Come to Donaldsonville for Mard
Gras. A joyous time is promised
everybody.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Is :SIiVW1A Ny tAAS 1uiAOWiAlS SClC0u2O
Individual depositors 6.265.18
Savings depositors .-...............-... 4,313.60
Christmas savings depositors . 50.51
Certified checks 1923
Drafts on Metropolitan Bank, NO. 1920
Drafts on Mech. and Metal Bank. $3.50
Drafts on St. Louis.....................- 4.69
Drafts on Commercial National
Bank, New Orleans. so
Drafts on Importers and Traders
Bank New York .........-.............- .09
Overdraft, New York.... .83
Unremtted collections
Geo. P. Plant Milling Co..........--..-.. 1874
Exchange National Bank. $3.50
Mostly Bros. 9.01
Quaker Oats 34.18
National Bank of Commerce $500
Sundry creditors:
Cumberland Telephone Co..............- 1.13
Dameron-Pierson Co., Ltd. -. .46
Nun. Light 6 Water Commission. "a
Donaldsonyille Chief " 80
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FOUND

oILvER-MoUNTED PRAYER BEADS.
. Owner may recover same by identifying
property and paying Tor this adj Com
rnunicate will, ALFRED LANDRY. Donald
sonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1917.

See "Pretty Babies" at the Grand
next Wednesday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Rub-My- Tism (antiseptic) relieves
rheumatism, sprains, neuralgia, etc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

John Oubre made business trip to
New Orleans during the early part OF
the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10
FOURTH ACCOUNT FILED.
Peoples Bank Depositors to Receive
Dividend Of Six Per Cent.

In petition addressed to the dis
trict court and filed in the office of
Clerk J. S. Barn1an on the 29th ult..
James P. Arnitage, special agent to
the examiner Of state banks in the
liquidation of the Peoples Bank of
Donaldsonville, submits his fourth
provisional account of receipts and
disbursements, and asks for author
ity to distribute the funds on hand
among the depositors and ordinary
creditors of the defunet institution
in the proportion of six per cent of
their respective claims.
The account covers the six months
period extending from July to Dec.
81, 1915, and shows that on the latter
date there was cash balance on hand
to the credit of the liquidator amount
ing to $12,214.82. The total liabil-
tiles of the bank aggregate $18O,437.-
25, having been reduced by the sum
of $116.98 since the filing Of the third
provisional Recount by the allowing
of offsets to that amount.
Receipts and disbursements are
itemized in the Equidator's account
as follows:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

See Miss Kafie's pretty Babies
perform at the Grand Theatre next
Wednesday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-10

Miss Jeanne Constantin, of Avon
dale, is here on visit to Miss Resale
Landry.