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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Gravel Roads Repair@

The gravel roads in theS4&t dis
trict of the parish, extending from the
Iberville line to a point about thSee
miles below Donaldsonville on~
river, and from Donaldsonville to the
Assumption line on both sides of Ba-
you Lafourche, have been thoroughly
repaired with washed gravel and are
now in splendid condition. The work
of extending the river road from its
present terminus to the St. James
line, distance of At miles, is pro-
crossing rapidly, and more than one
thousand feet of the highway has
been constructed. This stretch of
road is being surfaced with washed
gravel, and judging from the appear
ance and condition of the portion al
ready completed, will be one of the
finest pieces of roadway in the first
district. Weber & Peterson have the
contract for building the read, and
the work is being done under the per-
sonal supervision of Harry Weber.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Home to Recuperate.

W. c. Hanson, formerly in charge
of the Lemann Company's Peytavin
plantation near Donaldsonville, and
for the past two years located in Por-
to Rico as manager of the Central
Fortuna plantation at Fortuna, ar
rived here this week for an indefinite
stay, and is being warmly greeted by
his numerous friends. His wife pre-
ceded him to Donaldsonville a few
months ago and has been the guest
of relatives since her arrival. Mr..
Hanson's health has been. impaired to
some extent as result of his resi-
dence in Porto Rico, and it is likely
he will remain in ''the States" until
he has fully recuperated. While
regretting his indisposition, his host
of friends hereabout are delighted to
have him and his charming wife
among them once more, and trust
their visit will be prolonged to the ut
most limit permitted by circum-
stances.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Crav--Landry.

James Gray, a native of Wisconsin
and former commercial teacher of the
Donaldsonville High School, and Miss
Nellie Landry, winsome daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nestor Landry OF this
city, were quietly married at the To-
cal Catholic church Monday morning
at 10 O'clock, Rev. Father c. n.
Chambon officiating. Only the i'm
mediate family of the bride and a
few friends were present. After be
ceremony light lunch was served at
the residence of the brides parents.
The young couple boarded the 1915
p. m. L. & P. train for New Orleans,
where they will spend couple of
weeks on their honeymoon. Later
they will return here for brief visit
before leaving for Fulton, Ala, their
future home, where the groom is a
member of the clerical force of the
Scotch Lumber Co. A host of friends
Jo6Rua6he Chief in extending cordial
congratulations and good wishes to
the happy pair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
WEST BANKERS TO RALLY
Meeting at Edgard Tomorrow will
Discuss Recent Highway Contest.

1t has lhapn decidedsto hold a meet
ing at Etss3ard at 10 o'clock a. m. to-
morrow, for the purpose of discuss
ing the recent contest for the mark
lngs OF the Jefferson Highway. Sec
rotary 3. P. Gueymard of the Jeffer-
son Highway West Bank Association.
in letter announcing the meeting.
says: owe still feel that we are en-
titled to the highway, and that the de-
cislon given at New Orleans by Man
ager Clarkson ought not to be the
final determination of the contest
Since this decision interested parties
from different sections of the state
have made representations to the of
hclals of the west bank association
that further fight should be carried
on, and that these various interests
would combine to force recognition
OF the advantages of the west side.
Every citizen of the west bank is ur-
gently invited to attend the meeting
and be prepared to express practi-
cal ideas as to how this fight should
be made. We are to going to have
the highway markings if possible, but
IN any event we are going to SO put
our house in order that we will reap
the benefits of this highway whether
we have the official markings or not"
Delegationsrom Marksville, Thi-
hodaux and Ter points will be pres
ent at the injecting, and it is hoped
that the westbank territory between
Port Allen and New Orleans will be
largely represented, so that concert
ed action can be taken looking TO-
nerahaation of the west bad
ganization and the carrying on o.
aggressive campaign of road building
that will further increase the adyan-
tages and superiority of the west
bank route over its east bank COM
petitor. q 4.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Epworth Leaguers Entertained.

A pleasant social event for the chill
dren of the Junior Epworth League
of the Methodist church was pink
social at the home of J. C. Kirch-
berg, the superintendent, Friday af-
ternoon. After various interesting
games refreshments were served in
the dining-room, which was attract
lively decorated in pink. A large pink
doll in the center of the table, and
shall dolls at each girls plate to be
carried home as souvenirs, were dress
ed in pink, while the boys were each
given pink bag of marbles and a
miniature ship. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Avery added to the pleasure of the
occasion by furnishing music, both in
strumental and vocal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Church Notice.

The theme of the pastors sermon
at the Methodist church Sunday fore
noon will be "Love the More Excel
lent Way" At the evening service an
address will be delivered on the need
of an Epworth League for the young
people, and its proposed work, after
which an organization will be formeda
} The Junior Epworth League for
children will meet at 8 p. M, the sub
ject of the program being "Jesus the
Normal Boy"
Seats are free, and the public is in
vited to attend all of these services.
P. o. LOWREY, Pastor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

United States of Amerlca-State OF LOUISE
ana-Parish of Ascension-City of
Donadsonvlle.
A CITING by virtue of the authority vest
"A ed in me and in accordance with the
provisions of the charter of the city OF
DonaldsonvilIe, as amended by the general
laws of the state, |, Walter Lemann, Mayor
and Commissioner of Public Health and
Safety in and for the city of Donaldsonville,
do hereby call a general election to be held
in the city of Donaldsonviile on
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1917,
in accordance with the provisions of the gen.
eral laws governing elections, for the pur-
pose OF electing the following officials for
th9 city of Donaldsonville for term of
four years beginning June IA, 1917, to-wit :
Mayor and Commissioner of Public Health
and Safety; Commissioner of Finance; Com
missioner of Streets and Parks, all of said
officers to be voted for throughout the city
of Donalds onville at the polling boSth es-
tablished at the courthouse.
In testimony whereof witness my sigma
ture and the great seal of the city of Dom
aldsonville, affixed this eighth day of Janu-
ary, 1917.
Attest. WALTER LEMANN,
Mayor and Commissioner OF Public Health
and safety.
A. j. MELANCON,
Clerk
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
CONSTABLES SALE.
State Of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen-
sion-First Ward Justice Court.
Palermo & Co.
Estate C. TrioIa

DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience
AS an order of sale issued in tho
above entitled cause by the Honora-
bic Karl Geist, justice Of the peace Of
the first ward1bf the parish of Ascen-
sion, and to me directed, will offer
for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder, according to law, on
ths9remises occupied as a store by
tf4aaABte c. Triola, at Hohen Solms,
La, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1917,
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
A quantity of goods, wares and
merchandise, two showcases, one
scale, all as per inventory on file in
said court. Seized in the above case
by virtue of writ of attachment.
Terms-Cash on the spot with ben
eft of appraisement.
ARTHUR JOSEPH, o
Constable First Ward Justice Court.
First Ward, Parish of Ascension, La,
Jan. IL, 1917.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

United States of America. Eastern
District of Louisiana-In the
District of Louisiana-United
States District Court Ba- -
ton Rouge Division.
In the Matter of William W. Dbl
Hope Villa, La, Bankrupt-Noy
800 in Bankruptcy. "
Petition for Discharge-Order Of No
tice Thereon.
Eastern District of Louisiana, Par
ISL of East Baton Rouge:
On this 10th day of January, x
D. 1917, on reading the forged o
petition, it is ordered by the qKrt
that hearing be had upon che kne
on the 10th day of February, &D.
1917, before the said COURT, at Ion
Rouge, La, in said district, II
o'clock in the forenoon; and tn so-
tice thereof be published in the
Chief, a newspaper
ed in said district, and tat all
creditors and other. peSpns
est may appear at the Said Il
aaaee and show cause, if
why Ahe prayer O.
aneras ald not be I
nd it Further orde
5aa&rt, thatWehe clerk shall
nail to all known creditors
said petition and der, II
ID to them at their ces
ience as stated. (|S
Witness the Honorable Rut
Foster, judge of the said cou11
he seal thereof, at Baton Roug t.,
n said district, on the 10th gof
January, A. D. 1917.
HI. j. CARTER, Glen
By R. J. HUMMEL, Deputy q rk.
\ true copy:
R. J. HUMMEL, Deputy Cler
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

At a Methodist church conference
last Monday night, George Avery was
elected church lay leader for the year.
J. C. Kirchberg, Hudson Hunley, Mrs.
C. Winter and Mrs. w. S. Cary were
appointed as the missionary commit
tee, and committees were named to
supervise the planting of flowers and
shrubbery in the church yard, and to
look into the matter of giving the
church a coat of flesh paint.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

1t gives US sorrow to record the
bereavement visited upon Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph P. Thiac through the
death of their infant son, James, who
passed away last Sunday forenoon at
the tender age of seven weeks. The
remains Of the little cherub were
taken to Paincourtville Monday morn
ing for interment in the Catholic
cemetery at that place. A wide cir
Gle of friends and acquaintance join
in extending assurances of sincere
sympathy to the grief-stricken par
entS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Henry Meter has secured the local
agency for the Advance Rumely
Thresher Company of Laporte, In
diana, manufacturers of traction en-
gines, rice threshers and all kinds of
agricultural implements. Mr.. Net
ter's territory comprises the parishes
of Ascension, Assumption and St.
James. The Advance-Rumely Com
pany is one OF the best-known con-
Germs of it's kind in the United States,
and turns out a high-grade line of
modern farming machinery and i'm
plements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

DR.. A. w. Martin made flying
trip to the St. Amant section of the
parish during the early part of the
week to visit his mother, Mrs A. W.
Martin, ST., who has been quite i'll
for the past fortnight. 1t gives us
pleasure to report that her condi-
ton is greatly improved.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Piano Tuning and Repairing.

Pianos should be given attention
after spell of damp weather such
as recently prevailed. Claiborne
Williams has had years of experience
tuning and repairing these instru-
ments, and is an expert at the work.
Let him give your piano a thorough
overhauling and place it in frst-class
condition. Highest references fur
nished and entire satisfaction guar
anteed. Residence, 507 Opelousas
street. Telephone No. II.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Found a Sure Thing.

I. B. Wixon, Farmers Mills, N. Y,
has used Chamberlain Tablets for
years for disorders of the stomach
and liver and says, chamberlain s
Tablets are the best have ever used"
ObtainabIe everywhere.-lAdv.l
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
For RENT.

zgY RESIDENCE PROPERTY in the Lem
iSs ann Addition, at the corner of her
vile street and Lee avenue Modern
two-story cottage, containing parlor, sitting
room, dining room and Kitchen on ground
floor, and four bedrooms and bath on sec
ond floor. All necessary outbuildings.
Large yards. One of the newest and most
desirable homes in the city. Possession
given Nov. Is, 1916. For terms. etc, apply
to K. A. AUCOIN, Donaidsonvile, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
NEW BANK PRosPERING
Present Officers and Directors IMAM
imously Reelected.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Commercial and Saw
lngs Bank was held Tuesday after
noon at the clearinghouse in Rail
road avenue. By unanimous vote
the present directors Of the lnstl-
| tuition were reelected, namely: Al
bert Delery, Achille I. Picard, Leon
kessler, j. J. Lafargue and W. l..
Tearney. At session of the direct
ors following the stockholders meet
ing, the capable officers who have so
efficiently and successfully directed
the active management Of the banks
affalrs for the past year were unan-
lmously retained for another twelve
month term of service, as follows: AL
bert Delery, president and cashier;
A: |. Picard, vice president; Sam. M.
Richard, assistant cashier.
Reports submitted showed the af-
fairs of the bank to be In splendid
condition. Established only since
February of last year, with capital
of $4,000 and surplus of $4,000, the
institution is starting the new year
IN its own building, recently pur-
chased at a cost Of $4,000, and with
deposits aggregating S128,O29.3S. In
view of the improved conditions now
existing throughout this section, as
compared with those prevailing when
the bank was organized, the stock
holders, friends and patrons Of the
institution are confident the measure
of growth achieved in 1916 will be
surpassed in the busy year to come.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Chief of Police Robert Dill, Supt.
E. A. Thibodeaux of the municipal
light and water systems, and Messrs.
W. A. Dill, Charles Leblanc and Wal
den Leblanc left early this morning
in automobiles for the Lockport sec
ton of Lafourche parish, where they
will hunt ducks, snipe and other game
tSaay and tomorrow. They expect to
return home Monday forenoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

The officers recently elected by
Olive Camp, Woodmen of the World,
will be formally installed at a special
meeting of the camp to be held to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Dis
trict Deputy Robert Henderson, of
New Orleans, will conduct the inter
esting ceremonies incidental to the
occasion, and will deliver an address.
After the meeting the Woodchoppers
will proceed to the Catholic fair,
where they will dine in body.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
MISSIONARY SOCIETY ELECTS.
Methodist Woman's Organization
Names Officers For Coming Year.

At a meeting called for that pur-
pose, the Methodist Woman's Mis-
sionary Society on Tuesday afte aAn
elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Mrs. W. Cary,
president; Mrs. G. W. Rs, first
vice president; Mrs. ]. G. Kirchberg,
second vice president; Mrs. George
Avery, recording secretary; Mrs. l.
L. Tyree, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. C. F. Birchel, treasurer; Mrs. G..
Winter, assistant treasurer; Miss
Mamie HURLEY, superintendent of So
cial service; Mrs. Ella McMurray, su-
perintendent of supplies; Mrs. P. O.
Lowrey, superintendent of mission
study and publicity.
By unanimous vote the society
social meeting Of the year at the home
of the president Tuesday afternoon,
Jan. %, and it was agreed that the
society be committee of the whole
to look after the physical conditions
land upkeep of the church and par
homage. The question of showing
Rnore hospitality in entertaining the
s aristian worker guests that visit the
q urch was also discussed.
The socie burned to meet in
ii regular business session
kOWREY,
"a & IS erintendent.
aent.
Scal insurance
4 horning turned
! nGille Ice
regating $3.50,
# ghe loss sustain
Dec. IL, 1915,
En- it, pry was de-
Eoyed ount consist
of cF 500 from the
nericane E Insurance Com
ny and offW fof $4,000 from the
influential Insurance Company, both
II New York Proofs of loss were
1Sgned by Mr.. Goette, in behalf of the
.e company, Tuesday, Jan. 9, and
we're forwarded to NJ. B. Griffin, spe-
eial agent of both insurance compan
les, by Mr.. Sims, their local agent,
The same evening. Checks in full set
cement of the claims against the two
companies were mailed to Mr.. Sims
" Wednesday, and he turned them over
% Mr.. Goette the following morning,
he adjustment and settlement having
1een consummated in less than 80
lays after the loss. This speaks well
FOR the companies, for under their
contract they are entitled to so days
n which to make settlement, after
proof of loss has been
and valuations appraised.
Mr.. Sims is justly Agoud of being the
ocal representative of such high
grade companies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Glenn. Mollere, hustling city solicit
or for the Lemann store, is on the
job again after having been confined
to bed for couple of weeks by an
attack Of fever. Mr.. Mollere's null
titude of friends missed him keenly
during his illness, and are gratifed
that he has recovered from the spell
and returned to work.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
FOR SALE OR RENT.


ARGE GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE
4. with warehouse and dwelling attached,
situated in Main street. Houma, La,
near Houma Cypress Company's sawnaill.
Fine residences in front and beautiful Bayou
Terrebonne in rear of property. Excellent
location for any kind of business, or board
ing-house Will lease for stated term, or
rent by the month. Reference: Armand
Bourdier, late tenant. For further inform
alton address DR.. CHAS. A. LoVEJOY,
Hourna La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Mrs. Ned Maurin, who for some
years past has conducted boarding
house in the two-story building in St.
Patrick street adjoining the Aucoin
garage, moved recently into the J.
E. Blum dwelling in Mississippi
street. She will continue to take
boarders, being accompanied into her
new location by all of her present
guests.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Annreciation.

In behalf of the Donaldsonville
High School, wish to make this pub
lie acknowledgment both of the gen
erous donation by Alphonse Kahn of
the iron pipe used in the construction
of our recently erected flag pole, and
of the valuable assistance rendered
by E. A. Thibodeaux in constructing
and erecting the pole.
R. S. VICKERS, Principal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
Officers of Napanee Council Installed.

The following officers elected f M
the current six months term by Map @
nee Council No. II, Degree Of Poca-
hontas, were formally installed We'd
nesday night by DR.. Paul T. Thibo-
Naux, great junior sycamore of the
Louisiana Red Men reservation: Miss
Ethel Werner, Pocahontas; Miss Mag
gle Babin, Wenonah; Miss Bella Lam
dry, prophecies; Charles Maurin, Jr.,
Powhattan; Miss Rita Comeaux, keep
err of wampum; Miss Maggie Gaudin,
keeper of records. Mr. Maurin was
designated to organize a degree team
and was elected captain thereof.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Fortier an,
noGnced the approaching marriage of
their daughter, Alice Marie, to Louis
j, gue, Jr., of East Baton Rouge,
"wednesday, Jan. "a, at o'clock
in the afternoon, at Ascension Catho-
bic church, Donaldsonville. No cards.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Mayor and Mrs. Walter Lemann,
Delmayne Hanson and his sister, Mrs.
Percy Lemann, Miss Laulie Colomb,
Mrs. Evan J. Mccall, DIR. and Mrs. E.
K. Sims, Miss Alice Sims, and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank K. Sims motored to
Plaouemine last Sunday and during
their brief stay there were delightful
ly entertained by the officers of the
torpedo boat destroyers anchored in
the harbor. on board the vessels.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Inform the Chief Of any news items
of a local nature you may happen to
know Of.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Nose F. Bloomenstiel and Isidore
Kirchner spent Friday in White Cas-
t@ on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Members of Ascension Council,
Knights of Columbus, will partake
of dinner in body at the Catholic
fair tomorrow afternoon at / o'clock,
and warriors of Mohawk Tribe of
Red Men will enjoy fraternal feast
at the festival at 8 p. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

If you neglect to register you can
not vote at any election hereafter
Don't fail to perform this very i'm
portant duty.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Mrs. Frank K. Sims and her chill
dren enjoyed motor trip to St.
James Wednesday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Duke D. Dalferes returned Friday
night from a business trip through
southwest Louisiana.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

We want your name on the sub
scription list of the Chief. Only So
a year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

A prize will be awarded anyone
who fails to have good time at the
Catholic fair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

C. Winter has supplied the Me-
thodist church with a complete set
of Mazda electric light globes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

s.6Capt Jos. Constantine of Waa "a
nFan, spent a few hours in town Mon
day forenoon, and those of his nu-
merous friends who caught a glimpse
of him were delighted to find him
looking so well.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Kline Sims was among those from
here who attended the dance in
Plaquemine last Monday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus We'll and family,
of White Castle, spent last Sunday
here as the welcome guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Nose F. Bloomenstiel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

J. F. Saxon, of Burnside, was a
prominent visitor to Donaldsonville
Friday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
FOR SALE.

THREE FINE BRED JERSEY COWS. good
A mixers, are offered at bargain. APP
ply at office of this paper, to MON
TERO g. BRAEDE, Donaldsonville La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Santiago Truxillo has had his resi-
dence in Railroad avenue reprinted,
materially improving its appearance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13
FOR RENT.

TRACTS OF FARM LAND in east Ascen-
4 SIGN parish, in rear of Miles Companys
plantations, ranging from 20 to 200
acres. Suitable for cultivation of cotton,
corn, cane and other crops. Reasonable
terms Apply to or address WE'LL BROS.
CO., LTD. Lutcher La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

Miss Eve Gourdain, of Convent,
spent several days here last week as
the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. F.
Oubre, and &amily.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-01-13

A convocation of Haymakers will
,e held here Sunday afternoon, Jan.
Il, under the auspices of Mohawk
IaXipft No. 80 Il.