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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
MAuao-McFADDEN wEDDrNa.

The wedding of A. j. Maugg of this
city and Miss Estella t. McFadden of
Cottonwood was solemnized at the
chapel of st. Gertrude g convent, near
Cottonwood Wednesday morning. The
wedding party was private one, only
immediate friends of the contracting
parties being guests. The bride looked
beautiful in a lace gown of exquisite de-
sign and carried bouquet OF bridal
roses. Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held at the home of the bride g
brother and sister, DIR. and Mrs. Shin
nick. The bride comes from talented
Eastern family and has made many
friends during her stay in the west.
The groom is a mighty fine young man
who has host of friends over in the
westside where he has lived a number
of years but has recently located in
this city as the proprietor of the
Modern Undertaking Parlors. Since
coming to Grangeville he has gained a
wide circle of friends in a social and
business way and the welcome extended
to Mr.. and Mrs. Maugg will be right
royal one.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
Wrong lnterpretation.

A city official tells of conversation
he and Spanish maiden had when he
was sergeant with troops stationed
on the island of Porto Rico.
The senorita." said the official, had
become infatuated with a certain sol.
der named Harry, and she had learned
his name. One morning she approached
me and asked:
Where Harry?'
He was asleep. and | laid NV head
on my hand and closed my eyes to tel,
the girl. She misunderstood the signs
and, with a cry, pointed to heaven.
shook my head and pointed down. The
senorita raised her hands In silent sup
plication. Later Harry was seen on
guard, and the girl looked at me re.
proachfully." -Indianapolis News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
WHEN You HAVE A COLD.

It IS when you have a severe cold
that you appreciate the good qualities
of Chamberlain 3 Cough Remedy. Mrs.
Frank Croker, Pana, ILL.,, writes: "Our
fiye-year-old son Paul caught a severe
cold last winter that settled on his
lungs and he had terrible coughing
spells. We were greatly worried about
him as the medicine we gave him did
not help him in the least. A neighbor
spoke SO highly of Chamberlain g Cough
Remedy that got bottle of it. The
first dose benefited him SO much that
continued giving it to him until he was
cured.p
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
IN APPRECIATION.

The members of the Cowboy Band
desire to thus voice their appreciation
of the splendid support accorded the
"Days of '49' entertainment last Fri
day by the citizens OIL Grangeville and
vicinity. Approximately $3.50 will be
realized from the entertainment, paid
into the band treasury by the general
public, who in the long run, are the rea
beneficiaries of band in the city We
believe that the show merited the
patronage it received and we believe
that the band deserves solid support
from all the people. We are highly
gratified with the treatment accorded
the band organization.
BAND COMMITTEE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
JOHN LONG INJURED.

John d. Long was rather seriously
injured Monday when he fell from a
hayrack in such manner as to strike
a blow over the heart, bringing about
an unconscious condition from which he
did not recover for some little time h 1t
at the present time is getting along
nicely and will soon be able to be out
and around. He was driving through
the feed yard, placing hay in the racks
when sudden lurch by the team draw
ing the wagon knocked him onto a
stake, striking directly over the heart
causing a weakened action of that
organ for while.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES FROM CIT,

Damages in the sum Of $500 are
asked for by John Stephens, manager
of the local dray company, in claim
he filed with the city council Monday
night. He alleges he sustained injuries
last March through stepping in hole
in defective sidewalk on the Frank
Taylor corner in the southwest part of
town. He asks for the sum of $4,000
damages and a medical bill of $500.
The city authorities have not indicated
just what disposition they will make
of the matter which will come up at
the next regular meeting.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08

Watch for posters and circulars, and
don t fail to attend.
Don Z forget the Baconian Latin
play to be held next Thursday evening,
February 18th at the school auditorium.
A very enjoyable and enterta ming pro-
gram is assured. The band will play
between acts. The Baconians are GO
ing TO little expense in getting cos
tunes and paraphernalia for the play
so that an admission of 10c will be
charged. Come out and see play
worth your attention.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
JoHNsoN-KIRBY MARRIAGE.

Miss Amy johnson, former well
known Grangeyille girl, was united in
marriage at Lewiston Monday to Will
liam ID. Kirby of Vollmer. The bride
who has had charge of the Nezperce
Telephone office at Cottonwood for the
past several years, was born and raised
in this city, being the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Johnson, well known
pioneers. The groom is popular
young man of the Vollmer section.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
DEATH OF PEARL MARTIN.

Postmaster Pearl Martin of Ferdi.
nand, who has been i'll for the past
week passed away suddenly Wednesday
Deceased was an exceptionally fine
man and has spent most of his life in
Idaho county. He was prominently
identified in matters of public import
and young man of more than ordinary
ability and his death is a genuine loss
to the community. He is survived by
wife and several children.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
Scrambled,

No" she said to the grocer, I'VE
got some eggs the other day by par.
eel post
How many?" ventured the grocer.
well. / don't know how many, but
would say about gallon and half
or 'em."-Farm Life.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
CHAMBERLAIN's TABLETS.

These Tablets are intended especially
for disorders of the stomach, liver and
bowels. If you are troubled with heart
burn, indigestion or constipation they
| will do you good.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08

A wound inflicted by firearms can
still he healed. but one inflicted by
tongue will never heal up.-Persian
Proverb.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-02-08
Rocks.

Blobbs-He has made quite a study
or geology, hasn't he? Slobbs-I be-
lieye so. At any rate he is going to
marry girl with the rocks.-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
DISTRICT COURT.
Converting of December Term Places
Mills of Justice in Motion.

The regular December non-jury
term of district court for Ascension
parish was convened at 10 o'clock
Monday morning, with Judge Philip
Gilbert or the bench. Brief sessions
of the judicial body were held also
on Tuesday and Friday forenoons, ad-
iournment to 10 a. m. next Monday
being ordered at the conclusion of the
latter sitting. Following is sum
mary of the business transacted this
week:
Thomas Newchurch VS.. Texas & Pa
cifc Railway Co.. exception OF vague
ness filed by defendant.
Adam Allen VS.. Bayou Conway
Drainage District; answer filed.
Ascension Red Cypress Co., Ltd,
VS.. New River Drainage District; an
swer filed; case fixed for Jan. 7, 1918.
Lucien Acosta, Jr., VS.. George Lam
dry; exception of vagueness submit
ted, with agreement that exceptor
(defendant) is to file brief within ten
DAYS, and that plaintiff is to be given
three days in which to file brief in
answer.
Minerva Wright VS.. Milly Lewis !;
exception of vagueness submitted
and overruled.
Allen Leblanc VS.. Oscarine Clou-
atre; plaintiff granted absolute d.
vorce.
Ceci1e Melancon VS. Leonard B.
Gaudin; plaintiff granted absolute di-
vorce.
Interstate Trust and Banking Com
pany VS.. Picard & Geismar, Ltd, ct
ais; partially tried and continued to
Dec. "a.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Real Estate Transaction.

Paul Fontana and Giuseppe Com
pagna have bought from the Maginnis
Land and Improvement Company the
south half Of lot rs in the square
bounded by Taylor, Houmas and Di-
vision streets and Railroad avenue,
for consideration of $500, of which
5000 was paid cash. The property
has frontage of 80 feet on Railroad
avenue, by depth Of 100 feet. The
building located on the lot, owned by
Mrs. E. B. Tobias, of New Orleans,
was purchased by the same parties for
$500 cash. The First and Last Chance
Saloon, conducted by Paul Fontana
and now located at No. $50 Railroad
avenue, will be moved into the prem
Uses just acquired by Messrs. Fontana
and Compagna.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
A bouncing bow who made his a

A bouncing boy who made his ap-
pearance at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Gisclard shortly before noon
Wednesday is one of the latest add
tons to the population Of our city.
This is the first son that has come to
bless the union of this estlmable
young couple, and to say he is well
come addition to the quartette OF
lovely lassies who preceded him is TO
state an important and joyous fact in
the briefest and mildest of terms. The
Chief joins in extending warmest con-
gratulations to the happy parents on
this notable addition to their interest
ing household.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
LECHE--DUGAS,
Brilliant Ceremony at Hymen's Altar
Crowns Charming Romance.

A marriage of much prominence
during the winter social season was
that OF Miss Hazel Dugas, the lovely
young daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
Dugas, of Belle Rose, to Karl Leche,
Of this city, which was solemnized at
eieven-thirty in the forenoon of last
Saturday in the pretty little St. Jules
chapel at Valenzuela. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Cruel,
assisted by Fathers Boudreaux and
Chambon, in the presence of an as
semblage of relatives and friends
that filled the sacred edifce.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. Risley Triche, of Napoleonville,
and to its melodious. strains the bride
entered leaning on the arm Of her
father. She was picture of exquisite
dalntiness in her robe of Duchesse
satin trimmed with silver lace and
embroidered in seed pearls, with
Medici collar and train Of princess
lace. She carried an arm bouquet of
bride roses and valley lilies tied with
white tulle.
During the signing of the register
Miss Ruth Ward, of New Orleans,
sang "My Dreams" and Sam Lee
Blanc, of Napoleonville, sang II Love
You Truly"
The groom had for his best man
his lifelong friend, Delmayne Han
son, of New Orleans, and the ushers
were c. J. Dugas, Jr., of Avon plan
tation, Lefebvre Gianelloni, of East
Baton Rouge, Charles Dugas and JOS
eph Leblanc, of Paincourtville, and
Charles Maurin, Jr., of Donaldson
vile.
After the ceremony delightful in
formal reception was rendered the
young couple at the home of the
brides parents, following which they
left amid shower of rice and good
wishes via the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley route for honeymoon trip to
New Orleans.
The15ride, winsome little blonde,
is the eldest of a bevy Of charming
sisters and since her return from COL
lege last spring has been most pop
ular member of the social set.
The groom, an only son of Judge
and Mrs. Paul Leche, is young man
Of sterling worth and fine attain
ments, and has before him the prom
Use of brilliant and prosperous fu-
ture in his chosen profession.
The Chief extends congratulations
and the best Of good wishes to the
happy pair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Steve Weber, Of Baton Rouge, was

Steve Weber, Of Baton Rouge, was
here Wednesday on visit to relatives
and impaired the interesting inforna
ton that he is to be married in
January to Miss Lorraine Webb, Of
Gloster, Miss. Steve has an excellent
position in the refining department Of
the Standard Oil Company's plant at
Baton Rouge, and considers that the
time has come when he should for
sake bachelordom and set about MAX
ing a home for himself. His many
friends here will be interested to
learn of his prospective marriage, and
will join in extending congratulations
and good wishes in advance Of the
event.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Civic League Doll and Toy Fund.
view of the Inadequate amou

In view OF the inadequate aHOuHC
subscribed, it has been decided to dis
pense with the doll and toy distribu-
ton this year. The Civic League is
grateful to the few staunch friends of
The fund who came to it's assistance
Notwithstanding the multiplicity of
demands upon them at this time,
and trusts that next year conditions
may be more favorable to the success
of the worthy movement. The amount
collected will be turned over by the
Chief to the Civic League, which will
return the respective contributions
to the individual subscribers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

=sMr. and Mrs. Willie A. Poche have
announced the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their daughter,
Marie Juanita, to Honore W. Chariot,
son of Captain E. NJ. Charlet. The
wedding will be celebrated Wednes-
day, January 2, at 1870 o'clock a. m,
at the Donaldsonville Catholic
church. Mr.. Charlet and his bride
will leave via the Texas & Pacific
Railroad Immediately after the cere--
mony for bridal trip. Relatives and
friends of the two families are invited
through this medium to attend the
ceremony at the church. No cards
have been issued.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Burnside, La, Nov. 3, 1917.
mTOTTCE IS HEREBY GIVEN that no hunt
~ ing or shooting is allowed on the prop
critics of the Miles Planting and Manu-
featuring Company. including all the planta-
tions comprising the miles group" at Burn
side. on the east bank of the river, ana the
New Hone plantation in Ascension and Ar
mant plantation in St. James, on the west
bank of the river. Persons violating this
regulation will be prosecuted to the fullest
eN'e"' W MILES PLTG. AND MFG. CO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Bank of Ascension.

DonaldsonviIle, La, Dec 3, 1917,
A REGULAR MEETING of the stockholders
- Of the Bank OF Ascension will be held ut
the banking house Tuesday January Is.
1913, at 80 o'clock a. M:
First. for the purpose of amending Article
|. of the charter of said bank relative to
capital stock.
Second, for the purpose of amending Ar
ticie Nv. of the charter of said bank relative
to board of directors
Third. for the purpose of electing a board
OF directors to serve for the ensuing year
JOHN S. THIBAUT, Cashier.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Always Have PERUNA
Mrs. L. A. Patterson, 1899 Kentuck

Mrs. l.. 4. Patterson, 1899 Kentucky
St. Memphis, Tennessee, writes:
IT have been q friend OF Peru1a
for many years. I have used it OH
and on for catarrhal complaints and
found it very excellent remedy.
I have a small family Of children.
Times are hard with us, but ! can
scarcely afford to do without PERU
ma, especially during the season OF
che year when coughs and colds
are prevalent. We always recon-
mend Peruna to our netghbors, for
the benefit it has been to u.s."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

The Chief was misinformed as to
the nature of the position Frank Ay-
raud, of Barton, has gone to Cuba to
assume. Instead of sugar-boiler, as
stated in our last issue, Mr.. Ayraud is
employed as manager of a large su-
gar estate owned by the United Fruit
Company and the Nipe Bay Company
of Preston, Cuba.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR
LIQUOR LICENSE,

Donaldsonville, La, Dec. 20, 1917.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un-
V dersigned has this day applied to the
commission council of the city of DON
Louisiana, by filing written petit
ton as required by law, for permit to op
crate barroom for the sale of Intoxicating
liquors to whites, during the year 1918, in
building situated at No. 812 Railroad avenue,
owned by Paul Fontana and Giuseppe Com
pagna, in the city of Donaldsonville.
PAUL FONTANA.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
BIDS WANTED.

SEALED BIDS will be received by the city
- of Donaldsonyille up to Monday, Decem-
Der "a, 1917, for furnishing two carts
with two mules and two men, to collect gar
bage: clean the streets. sweep and clean
Mississippi street and Railroad avenue; and
do whatever hauling. and such other work, as
ia usually required of town carts, for the
wear 1918. The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids. A. J. MELANCON,
City Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Hon. R. N. Sims came up from New
Orleans on business Thursday night,
and upon his return yesterday after
noon was accompanied by his niece,
little Miss Alice Sims, who will spend
a few days in the Crescent City as a
guest in the Sims household.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Two more Ascension boys have en-
listed in the navy. Daltln V. Martin
and Bailey Schilling, both of Acy,
passed the examination in New Or
leans Friday of last week and have
been sent to the training school at
Great Lakes, Illinois.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

A special meeting of Ascension
Chapter No. 40, Royal Arch Masons,
will be held at 1880 o'clock next We'd
nesday night, the Goth inst, for the
purpose of electing officers for the
coming year. Members of the organ
ization should make it a point to be
present and assist in the performance
of this important duty.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Melancon have
removed from Thornwell to Luling.
Mrs. Melancon recently joined her
husband at the latter place after
spending a few days here as the guest
of her father, F. c. Richard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

DR.. Dawson Martin, of Acy, has
successfully passed the medical and
physical examinations for enlistment
in the medical reserve corps of the
army, and is awaiting instructions to
report for duty. DR.. Martin visited
Baton Rouge last week to undergo
the prescribed tests. He will have the
rank of first lieutenant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

The case of J. E. Gonzales against
the l.. F. & N. Company, for the i'm
provement of spur at Brittany, has
been decided in favor of the defend
ant company by the railroad commits
sion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Miss Laure Fernandez, after COM
pleting course in stenography and
typewriting under the tutelage of
Sister Catherine of St. Vincent's In
stitute, has entered the employ of the
law firm of Pugh & Lemann.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
BTDS WANTED,

HEALED BIDS will be received by the city
- of Denaldsonville up to MONDAY, DEC.
"a, 1917, for the franchises of the public
market and river wharf for the year 1918:
The right is reserved to reject any and ali
bids. A. ]. MELANCON, City Clerk
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Janssens Melancon and Edward
Hanson, Jr, who are attending the
Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Au-
burn, are at home for the holidays,
and a cordial greeting is being ex-
tended them by their many friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Leonce Gautreau, the capable man.
ager of the Woodlawn plantation IN
Terrebonne'parish, and DR.. B. F. Wal
ton, of Houma, motored to Donald
sonville last Saturday in the formers
car, returning to Houma the following
morning. On the homeward trip they
were accompanied by Mrs. Walton
and baby daughter, who had been
visiting relatives in Port Barrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
DonaldsonvilIe, La, Dec. Is, 1917

Donaldsonville. La, Dec. Is, 1917.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the I'M
IV dersigned has this day applied to the
commission council of the city Of Dom
aIdsonvile Louisiana, by filing a written
petition as required by law, for permit to
continue the operation of barroom for the
sale of Intoxicating liquors to negroes, dur
ing the year 1918, at the southwest corner
of Railroad and st. Michael street,
mo. TOP Railroad avenue), in the city OF
Donaldsonvile, said barroom having been
heretofore duly and legally operated SUCH
GASPARD MESSINA. JR.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
,gaIIy operated as Such.
VICTOR GAGLIANO.
Vile. La, Dec. 8, 1871

DonaldsonvilIe, La, Dec. 8, 1917.
MTOTICE is hereby given that Salvatore
IN Lupo this day fled with the commission
council of the city of DonaldsonviIle
petition for permit to continue the opera
ton of saloon for the retail sale of Beer,
Malt and vinous liquors only, to colored peo-
nle at the east corner of Railroad street
and Maginnis avenue. in said city, the said
saloon having heretofore duly and legally
operated as such for the sale of distilled,
malt and vinous liquors. .
SALVATORE LUPO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
The competitive drill between the

The competitive drill between the
cadet military companies of the Re
serve and Donaldsonville Hlgn
Schools, which was pretermitted last
Sunday owing to inclement weather,
will take place at the South Louls1-
ana Fair grounds at o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. The contest will be
judged by Lieut.. Sydney Smith, Y. s.
A., commandment of cadets at the Lou
isiana State University, and hand
some silver trophy cup will be award
ed to the winning company on the
grounds.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN,

I'M DONAIDSONVILLE. on Tuesday. Deem
I Der IL, dark brind1e bull terrier bitch,
with white feet and white neck. Answers
to name of Lola" reward will BE paid for
the return of the animal, for information
leading to its recovery. Communicate with
MRS. J. A. BARTHET, Donaldsonville, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

Mrs. r. L. Leblanc and children,
of Rockville, accompanied by Mrs. Le-
Blanc's sister-in-law, Miss Valentine
Leblanc, left today for Houston,
Texas, where they will reside in the
future.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22

A postcard from Clay Wagons
pack, lately of Luling, instructs us to
change the address of his paper to
Modesto postoffice, in Ascension par
ish, where he is presently located.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-22
Donaldsonville, La, Dec. Is, 1917.

DonaIdsonville. La, Dec. IS, 1917.
AYOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN that the UNI
tV dersigned has this day applied to the
police jury of the parish of Ascension,
Louisiana, by fling written petition as re-
quired by law, for permit to continue the
operation of barroom for the sale of in
toxicating liquors to negroes, during the year
1918, at the corner of Pine and Fourth
Streets in the village of Port Barrow, said
barroom having been been heretofore duly
and legally operated as such.
VICTOR GAGLTANO.