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The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

T. T. Tyree, who has been the
manager of the local telephone sx-
change for the past year or more, left
Thursday morning for Mobile, Ala,
where he has accepted position in
the employ of the Western Union
Telegraph Company. The name of
his successor has not been announced,
but it is reported that Manager Rus
sci of the Jennings exchange viii be
transferred to Donaldsonville, arriv-
ing Nov. /. Mr.. Tyree's host of
friends here regret his departure, and
join in wishing him abundant success
in his new field Of effort.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
Four-Minute Men Aid Bond campaig

r Eour-kalnut9 Men AID BOND campaign
In furtherance Of the local CAM
paign for subscriptions to Liberty
Loan Bonds, four-minute talks were
made at the motion picture theatres
during the past week by o squad OF
speakers composed of DR.. E. K. Sims,
Walter Lemann, G. D. Bentley, Ed
mund Maurin, S. A. Marchand, r. s.
Vickers, A. j. Melancon and Rev. r.
II. Prosser. The talks were delivered
during the intermissions between per-
formances on various nights, and g
large number of people were reached
lin this manner and urged to buy
Liberty Bonds. Walter Lemann has
| been delegated to effect permanent
organization of Four Minute Men In
IDonaldsonville. The speakers to be
listed will lend their assistance in be-
half of all patriotic campaigns or
"driyes" that may be instituted un-
| der the auspices of the government or
recognized agencies throughout the
period of the war.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Acosta, Jr.,
and children, after a brief residence
in the Lemann Addition, are again
domiciled in the Israel cottage in
Houmas street which they formerly
occupied. The Lemann Addition
dwelling to which they had moved
then belonging to K. A. Aucoln, has
been purchased by Mrs. Alcide Leroy
who took possession Of the property
this week.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
LosT. sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

YsRoM BEN HUR PLANTATION, on the
east bank of the Missisaippi river IN
East Baton Rouge parish, Sept. ID, 1917;
a black mare mule, four years old, IN gooe
reward will be paid for the return of the
animal, or for information leading to It's re-
coyery. Notify j. F. SAXON, Burnside. La.
or EMILE LeBOEUF, Donaldsonville, La =
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysses Rodriguez left
Wednesday for New Roads to attend
the wedding of Miss Leona Major, Of
that place, to Walter Gerrin, of AL
ford, La, which was solemnized
Thursday at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon. The bride is sister of Mrs.
Rodriguez. -
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
FOR SALE CHEAP.

A FORD CAR recently thoroughly over
"A hauled and fitted with several new parts,
such as crank and cam shafts, pistofss,
sears. ETC., with four good tires. Will sell to
quick purchaser for the extremely low price
| OF $500 cash. Apply TO address. P. d.
CARMOUCHE, Eapoleonvilles La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
TREsPASs NOTICE.

Donaldsonyilie La. Oct. II. 1917,
NOTICE Is hereby given that hunting, asf-
lV ing or trespaesing on the properties OF
the undersigned corporation Is absolutely
forbidden. Persons violating this regulation
viii be prosecuted to tse fullest extent Of the
law. LEMANN Go., h1p.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Miss Katie says you mustn't miss
seeing some cute little nieces and
nephews Of Uncle Sam Monday night,
at the Grand Theatre. Garnet Aucoln,
Lily Bloomenstiel and Bernard Lee
mann are among them.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
TREsPAss NOTICE.

Parish Of Ascension. La. Oct. 6. 1917.
AYoTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that no hunt
| iN ing or trespassing Is allowed on Peiico
plantation. Anyone caught disregarding
| this warning will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent Of the law.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
Piano Pupils Wanted.

In Donaldsonvilla % Graduates Ger.
titleate in history (of musie), har.
mony, and chorus work. Five years
experience. For further information,
call telephone No. 124, or address
Miss Irene Fullilove. Plattenville.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
Fair Directors to Meet Tomorrow.

; + aar D1fecSoFs 10 Neee HollU1E o"'
A meeting of the board of directors
Of the South Louisiana Fair Associa-
ton has been called by President l..
f. Murrell for 10 o'clock tomorrow
forenoon, in the Office of the assoeia-
tion at the fair grounds. The objects
and purposes of the meeting as set
forth in the call are to review the re-
suits of the recent fair and formu-
late plans for the 1918 exhibition, to
elect secretary-manager, and to
nominate new directors and officers:
The regular election Of directors will
be held on the first Sunday In Febrai-
ary as provided in the charter.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Corporal Paul Thibodaux Of Co. h,
First Louisiana Infantry, arrived TINS
morning frora Camp Beauregard for
a two-day visit to his parents, DIR. and
Mrs. p. T. Thibodaux.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Mr., and Mrs. Harry Weber have as
their guests Misses Cecile and Lucille
Braauet, of New Orleans, who ar
rived Thursday for a several days,
stRY
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

DR.. and Mrs. William Millen Nc
Galliard announce the engagement OF
their daughter, Lise, to Robert Sny-
der Vickers, the marriage ceremony
to take place at home on Saturday,
the tenth of November.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

r Edw. Babin, of Hope Villa, was
transacting business here Wednesday,
and it gave his Donaldsonville friends
much pleasure to get a glimpse of him.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Private A. P. Thibodeaux, Of Co.
u First Louisiana Infantry, spent last
cstnrday and Sunday here as the
nrast Of Miss Edna Ramirez.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Miss Ethel Werner has returned
from an enjoyable visit to her broth
er.in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
p Rabalais, of Goudeau, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
auttalnanuhtllr Uhtrf
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1917.
WAN

votING AND EXPERIENCED
e.1rsMAN OF GOOD HABITS.
,ppTY TO FASHION CO., INC,
n,NALDSONVILLE.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Aucoin and
their pretty little granddaughter,
Edith Rogge,. spent several days with
relatives in New Orleans during the
week.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
FOR SALE.

1916 Overland, model SO 7. in excellent
condition. Five new tires. pickup at
s4T6.
new Dodge Bros roadster. never used.
ROUSSEAU'S GARAGE,
Donaldsonyille, La
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Landry are
the happy parents of a lovely little
daughter, who arrived at their home
Tuesday night at 1925 o'clock. The
newcomer tipped the scale at eight
pounds, and both she and the proud
young mother are doing nicely.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Mrs Clerville Himel, Of Minnie
plantation, spent several hours mere
Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Robert Higgason, Of Donaldson
vile, left Friday Of last week for Con-
vent to assume the p(ofition Of phar-
maeistp IN IL the nsnt neesnnts The pubffsc sbse mts
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

aThe Star Spangled Banner" will
mean more to you after you see The
Stacker" at the Gem Theatre next
Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

a large crowd will no doubt witness
t,s nresentation of "The Stacker" !"
Il the Gem Theatre next Wednesday,.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
Help Entertain the Sunday School
Convention.

Help Entertain the Sunday School
Convention.
AS previously announced, Donald
sonville is to be host to the First Dis
trict Sunday School convention next
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and g.,
and by appointment Of the president
of the association, the undersigned
has agreed to act as chairman OF
committee to provide entertainment
for the visitors on that occasion. 1t
Is thought by those who are working
up the delegation that there will be an
attendance from the five parishes rep
resented in the district of between
fifty and hundred, and we are
privileged to welcome them to DON
aldsonville and entertain them while
here. As many as twenty-five or more
of our friends from the eastern part
of Ascension alone will be among the
attendants upon the convention.
In the Southern hospitality" Of this
occasion, of course Donaldsonville
viii not fail; but since it would be a
considerable task to call upon each
family personally, we will appreciate
the kindness if the friends, irrespect-
i've of religious faith, who wish q part
in this social fraternity would call us
on phone 124 and let us know at
once as to how many-and whom, II
there is any choice-they can enter
tain, giving dinner Friday, and en-.
tertainment Friday night.
p. @. LOWREY,
For the Committee
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

After spending week here on fur
lough, Jimmie Trepagnier left yester-
day afternoon for Camp Bowie, at
Fort Worth, Texas, to rejoin his COM
pany, which is part of the 132nd
Machine Gun Battalion.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
FOR SALE.

YsWo GOOD secondhand pumps. model T.
K. One lsx15. with 46-foot suction
= one l2xi0. with 2o-foot suction. Apply
to or address BROU BROS. Burnside. La
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

After spending a few days here
very pleasantly as the guest OF Mf'
and Mrs. Harry Weber, Mrs. M. r
Broderick returned Tuesday to her
home in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

aTbe Stacker" at the Gem next
Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
FOR SALE.

|NNE Two-MULE CART. two wheels.
|VDs ia" spokes. 8" tires. wheels SCI high,
II" hub. body IL feet long: Address
WILHELM LUMBER CO., Wilhelm, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Miss Stella Haas, of Salsburg plan.
..,;on was in town for the afternoon
Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
FOR RENT.

Two NEAT COTTAGES in Hournas street,
between Iberville street and Nichols
avenue. Apply to DAVID ISRAEL. Dom
aidsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
FOR SALE.

A MEXICAN HOIST DERRICK. wood frame.
"a so-foot boom. 8 guy lines. WIN be SOLD
alta bargain. Apply to or address JOS
EPH T. CAFIERO. Donaldsonvilie, La
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Armand Marchand's store at Acy
was totally destroyed by fire Wednes-
day night. We have not learned how
the flames originated, or the extent Of
Mr.. Marchand's loss. Only a small
amount of insurance was carried on
the structure and contents, it is re-
ported.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

2 s./Viekers went to. New Orleans
mis- morning on business.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

The case of the railroad commits
sion Of Louisiana vepsus the railroads,
involving separate smoking con-s
partnents> or coaches and separate
toilets for the sexes for colored peo-
PIE OF, passenger trains, was taken
under advisement by the commission
after hearing in Baton Rouge Tues
day.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
DuTcHToWN SCHOOL NOTES.
Junior Red Cross Auxiliary Organized
with Membership Of Fifteen.
lContributed.l J

On Monday, Oct. 8, the girls of the
Dutchtown High School, under the
supervision of the home economies
teacher, organized junior Red Cross
society, with fifteen members. Most
of these are high school girls, but
some are from the grades and some
who are not attending school are 60
ing TO join. The purpose of this or.
ganization is to give the girls OF
school age a chance to serve Uncle
Sam in systematic way. Since
some of them come in the van or
have home duties they must attend
to after school, the principal gave
them permission to meet every Mon
day during the noon recess. At this
meeting business is transacted and
the girls are taught how to knit or
make hospital garments. To date
they have been working on wash
mops while they are learning to KNIT
NEATLY, and waiting FOR the wool to
come from New Orleans.
Before registration day the juniors
Ihelped to inform the people OF oul
community as to the object of the
movement. They either visited OF
Wrote to fifty-eight ladies, explaining
lwhat purpose the registration was in
TENDED to accomplish and how j
would help them. They also furnish
ed list Of names of ladies either tot
old, sick, or otherwise unable to come
Ito register; then assisted the com
Imissioners in taking cards to each.
/ Saturday night, Nov. 8, play en-
Titled "The Voice of Authority viii
be given in the Dutchtown school
house by members of the senior class
The performance will begin at z 81
o'clock, and will be followed by
dance. Everybody is invited to com
and spend a pleasant evening.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

The Washington Artillery regiment
has been transferred from Camp
Nichols, New Orleans, to Camp
Beauregard, near Alexandra.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Wilfred Yentzen, Of Port Arthur,
Texas, arrived Wednesday for visit
70 relatives hereabout, and will remain
until next Tuesday Mr.. Yentzen,
wao formerly resided in Darrow, is
associated with his brother in the
bakery business at Port Arthur, and
reports that the firm is meeting with
liberal measure of success.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
FOR SALE.

BUSHELS pure white seorn in the
r4 eEH shuck. Address z, GE1sT. Hohan
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Louis A. Maurin, of Dallas, Texas,
spent several days here during the
week y as the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Slaonlus Goette, and other relatives,
aeparting Thursday afternoon on his
tetlrn trip. Mr.. Maurin is connected
W Nlth the territorial agency for Select
.lctafes, and while here paid visit
y New Orleans in the interest of his
organization.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

/, 4 hne baby boy arrived at the home
y y Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lemann on
sao Alto plantation Wednesday
Morning, and hearty congratulations
,aN spoh the notable event are being ex-
,ssaaea ,sa.a the happy young parents by
sasif ia: multitude of friends. The Chief
S. io.as IN the fluctuations, and adds q
,sssaplng i measure Of good wishes for
ne lusty youngster.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

Mf. and Mrs. Nose Bloomenstiel
as movea this week into their handsome
NV NV nome in the Lemann Addition,
d,aMi hs.,sn mas Just been completed. The
snsisng sssg IS situated at the northeast
ssa Aer OF Church and 1berville streets,
cas. M y OF two-story frame and brick
onas.suction, ~ with stucco finish. It is
ssSss as " the most attractive and modern
ssssoences In the city.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-02-17

Having received an offer OF twenty |
live thousand dollars, the mine owner |
at once wrote back: Yes; / will sell |
at that price,
But great was his amazement on
reading later the following letter from
the western man:
Dear Sir: | have received your
note consenting to sell for twenty-five
thousand dollars. However, being
we'll up in mining, / have Just exam
ined the property more carefully than
before and find it far more promising
than it seemed at first. For. that
reason ! wish to raise my offer from
twenty-five thousand dollars to thirty
five thousand dollars, and do SO with
out any risk of paying too much
In receiving this more than honest
treatment, the millionaire could ONLY
think of what happened long years be-
| fore
'Here!" he exclaimed, "is another
| honest mortal! When one turned up
at my side nearly fifty years ago, l
let him slip away without receiving
even word of thanks. Now, how
ever, I'm going to take my man in
time and treat him as he deserves"
| Accordingly the delighted owner
wrote:
Dear Sir: Your unspeakably kind
note has given me more pleasure than
could be had from the price you Of
fered. But, under the circumstances
/ cannot bring myself to sell at all.
Instead Of so doing | am going to ask
you to run the mine for both of us
and to accept for yourself one-half of
all the profits
. The merchant received splendid re.
turns for this big-hearted act His
property began at once to yield such
large gains that even the half share
given the ranchman was hardly felt
and finally the old gentleman, who
had formerly been ready to sell in
disgust, came to think SO much of the
mine and OF the very worthy person
working it that, even in extreme old
age, he took trip to the Pacific coast
in order to see things there for him.
self and to have the pleasure of bet.
ter acquaintance with the excellent
partner chosen. in such an interesting
way.
When the visitor entered the others
ranch house the first thing he noticed
was a pair Of brown scapulars on the
WALL they were kept behind glass and
in a frame.
You seem interested in those pious
Objects" said the ranchman.
Yes, and with reason" replied the
visitor, for it was wholly through the
scapulars that was led to become a
Catholic. But tell me- he continued
why is it that you have pair framed
in this unusual way?"
Il shall explain with pleasure re
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-02-17
OLD WORLD NEWS

Will Of Lord Lucas.-By the will of
the late Lord Lucas, of England, two
popular journalists benefit. A legacy
of $4,000 goes to Hilaire Belloc, the
Catholic historian, and $4,000 to G.
K. Chesterton.
Protector Of Airmen.-St. Peter
Regalat, a Spanish Franciscan, has
been chosen patron and protector of
the airmen.
Pope's Flag on Ship.-The steamer
which will carry the papal delegate
to Peru is to fly the Pope's flag.
Leper Hospitais-The Franciscan
Missionary Sisters have charge of a
number of leper hospitals in China,
Ceylon, Japan and Madagascar At
Ambohidratimo they have lodged
more than 500 lepers.
Archbishop of Brisbane Dead
News comes from Australia of the
N%0SA VI CAlO W. INV. 4ISA. IL. Dul1AC,
Archbishop of Brisbane. He was a
native of Cork, where his family was
Well-known. He left his native land
for Australia in 1871, and had never
returned.
Catholic Editor.-The famous Ital-
ian Journalist Marquis Crispolti has
just rounded out his thirty years as a
member of the staff of the "Cittadino"
of Genoa. The pen of this nobleman
continues tireless in the Catholic
camp.
Another English Convert. Another
convert to be added to the ever
frightening list is Sir William Dick
Conyngham, well known baronet,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-02-17

University church.-"When it is
known that over seventy Masses are
daily said on the grounds of the Cath-
olic University" says SalVe Regina,
the bulletin Of the National SHRINE Oh
the Immaculate ConceDtion, the
necessity of a university church and
national shrine will be greatly appre-
ciated
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-02-17
A NEWSBOY'S FIND.

Many years ago a merchant was oc-
cupied in the lunch room of railroad
station without falling to keep a close
watch on his satchel. Perceiving,
after moments, that his train had un-
expectedly begun to move, the traveller
arose suddenly, ran for the departing
car, caught it and dropped into a seat,
but also to spring up again in great
excitement. After all, the small bag
had been forgotten and left behind
He had hardly risen when a boy, who
had also jumped on the moving train,
rushed in.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-02-17

piled his partner. You must know
when a lad was guilty of consider
able stealing, and, in fact, was begin
ming to be an out-and-out thief, until
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-02-17

one evening | went to confession and
made up my mind TO be done with
that sort of thing. The priest then
Continued on page 80
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NEW WORLD ITEMS

Estate to orphanage. Kelley,
of San Francisco, willed his estate
OF S26O.000 to the San Francisco or
phanage, reserving only $4,000.
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Admiral Inch Dead.-Rear Admiral
Richard Inch, u. S. Navy, who dleo
recently, was a Catholic. He was %
wears old. During the Spanish war
he was on board the cruiser Boston
in Dewey's fleet.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-02-17

VIII Honor Bishop.-A suggestion
has been made, and will very likely
he adopted by the city authorities 10
rename Main street, La Crosse, WIS.,
Schwebach street, in honor OF the ven
cradle ordinary of the diocese.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-06-07
REFINED GOOD TASTE

is apparent in the new wall pa
2ers shown here exclusively
Ihere is an entire absence ~
gaudlness or glaring color. The
papers produce an atmosphere
OF rich luxuriousness withonh
overstepping the bounds ~
good taste. We know you'll an
preciate these papers when Won
see them. ~"
the NYAL STORE
u. MlLER & Co., Druggists
.... Wahpeton, N. b.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-06-07
Martyrs Of Japan.

Despite the thousands of missiona.
ries sent to Japan, and the sums spent
In Christian propaganda there, Chris
tianity has made but little headway.
The pagan faiths retain their hold on
the masses Of the people. Among the
educated and the "intellectuals" agnos.
ttcism and atheism are almost univer-
sal. 1t is not generally known that
japan has Christian festival all of
its own: but such is the case. Febru-
ary having been set apart by the
Catholic church in honor of the mar
tyrs of Japan. These were the con-
verts at st. Francis Xavier, who intro
duced Christianity into Nippon in the
sixteenth century, and made number
OF converts. The native Christians
were subjected to n relentless persecu.
lon, and many of them put to death.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-06-07

peton has an unusual quota of
talent along musical lines, an:l
also that our conservatory has a
faculty of teacher, that stand sec
ond to none, in this or in any
other state. Among the musical
numbers of unusual merits judg-
ing by the way in which they wcr,
received by the intelligcntly cri!i.-
cal audience were the vocal solos
Of Miss Broen and Toreadores
sung by Rudolph GILES showed
unusual promise. The piano. due:
by Misses Forkncr and Gilles. was
far beyond the amateur stage.
Little Miss Isabel Olsen who late
ly has become qui. favoritc
with Wahpeton audience. play
ed a difficult selection by Grieg
with unusual beauty and express
sion. Mss Evangeline Burnson
displayed an unusual dexterity
and technique in her violin con-
cert. The piano numbers were
all artistically rendered.
The last ensemble number. the
old popular Strauss waltz by
ladies chorus and orchestra was
very enjoyable and we'll rendered.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-06-07

Recital Comments: from the
Conservatory Recital held i'm the
Congregational church uil Tues
day evening. This was without
doubt one of THE best, if not the
very best recital ever held i'm this
city. The program was we'll Sc
lected, and varied sufficiently to
relieve the usual monotony of a
student recital. 1t was quite lcnw-
thy. sufficient for two regular
concert numbers. hut the audi
cnce remained spcll-bound and
enthusiastic to the end, and even
clamOred for more. The church
was filled to its utmost capacity,
some of THE late comers remain.
cd standing. very good naturedly.
to the end. To make any spccia Al
mention. of any special number
or performer seems rather un-
just to the others. as all was good
not a poorly performed number
on the entire program. Every
solo number was committed TO
memory. and the appearance nf
the students. once more strongly
reminded the patrons of the con-
servatory of the facts, that Wail-
The Wahpeton times., 1917-06-07

Davenport, that Mrs. Even J..
Stensrud had passed away. An
drew Stensrud and wife and Mr..
and Mrs. OLAF Fatlan, Lars. Sew
erson;i and Mrs. Emil Fatlund,
departedsby autos in the morn
ing of tlle 5th, to be present at
the funeral. Mrs. E. Stensrud was
over "a years of age at her. death,
and leaves only one son, Gilbert
Johnson of Davenport, and Mrs.
Eli Stensrud Of Sheyenne as her
remaining children besides her
grand children. Andrew Stensrud,
Elbert Stensrud and Mrs. Emil
Fatlund of Viking.