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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

c. w. Locke, of Bayou Goula, was
transacting business here last Satur-
day and dropped in to say hello to his
friends in the Chief office. Mr.. Locke
remarked that crop conditions in his
locality are very promising, and ex-
pressed the opinion that the present
trend of events in Cuba and with
reference to the world war would
seem to forecast an exceedingly prof
liable market for the Louisiana sugar
producers next season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

The home7of August Pinckens,7 a
worthy colored citizen residing in the
upper portion of the Port Barrow To-
cality, was seriously damaged by
fire at about l o'clock Monday after
noon. The flames originated from a
spark from the kitchen fue, and de-
stroyed considerable section of the
roof before being extinguished. Vigil
ant Hose Company's motor truck pro-
ceeded to the scene and its crew OF
gallant fre-fghters rendered yalua-
Bile assistance in subduing the blaze.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Ned Maurin and household,
who for some months past have been
occupying the j.. E. Blum cottage in
Mississippi street, moved this week
into the upper story of the Vega
building.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

]. C. Klos, clerk of the police jury
and parish treasurer, and a progress
i've planter and leading citizen of the
Belle Helene neighborhood, was a
prominent business visitor to Donald
sonville Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Bloomen-
stiel had as their guests last Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Carol Bugby and their
children, Bonita and Frederick, and
Mr.. and Mrs Hellberg, of New Or
leans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31
Easter Dance at Grand Bayou Hall.

A grand dance will be given at He
bert's hall at Grand Bayou Easter
Sunday night, under the management
Of Ulysse Hebert. Music will be fur
nished by first-class band, and every
detail in any manner eentributory to
the comfort and pleasure of the
dancers and spectators will be careful
ly looked after. The attendance Of
the public is invited, and a good time
| is assured everybody.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Grand Lecturer Taylor of the Ma :,
sonic fraternity will pay an ofheiai
visit to Ascension Lodge No. 2ol
Sunday and Monday, April . ana - !;
Lodges Of instruction will be neld
each day at 8 p. M, at when tne
esoteric work of the order will be eS,
planned and calculated by the grand
lecturer. Every member of the lodge
is urged to be present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

The most important event of Easter
week will be the style show to be
given at the Grand Theatre Wednes-
day evening, April II, under the oil,
rection of Misses Amelie Gre ana
Rita Comeauh fct the benefit OF the
Catholic church repair fund.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Grifing's trees grow. Why? Be
cause they are properly grown, fresh
ly dug, properly packed, and come to
you in the original package. IT you
don't believe it try them. Griffing
Nurseries, Port Arthur, Texas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. William Blumenthal returned
Wednesday afternoon from New Or
leans, where she spent several days
very pleasantly as the g5est OF ner
son and daughter-in-law, Mr. ana
Mrs. Ray Blumenthal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Wahl believes in preparedness.
She has made preparation for the
Easter trade by stocking her store
with an unusually complete and at,
tractive line of cards, corrections ana
novelties. You are invited to call
and inspect the pretty display
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Alex. Bloomenstiel and daugh-
tcrs, Misses Pauline and Lily Bloom
enstiei, left this morning in their mo-
tor car for Baton Rouge, where they
will spend the day with relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31
Alrs / 1. Rnsca. who was operated

Mrs. j. L. Rusca, who was operated
on for appendicitis at the Touro In
firmary in New Orleans several weeks
ago, and has since been under treat
ment in the Institution, submitted to
another operation Wednesday morn
ing. Her wide circle Of friends will
regret to learn that her condition is
causing serious apprehension to the
attending physicians, and will cherish
the hope that a turn for the better
may soon be reported.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

April 8 will be Easter Sunday. For
the proper celebration Of the joyous
feast you will require Easter eggs,
rabbits, and appropriate novelties.
Mrs Wahl is prepared to supply your
needs in this line.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

/ Help a worthy cause, and at the
same time spend pleasant evening,
by attending the style show at the
Grand Theatre Wednesday, April Il.
The entertainment will be for the
benefit of the Catholic church repair
fund, and will be one Of the most in
teresting and original events ever
given in Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. CASTOR Waggenspack, ac-
companied by her baby son, Owen
John, returned last Sunday to her
home in Luling, after spending sew
eral weeks with her mother, Mrs. A.
E. Truxilio.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Williams have
transferred their domicile from the
small cottage adjoining K. A. Az
coins garage, in the Lemann Addl-
ton, to the commodious tWo-story
dwelling at the adjacent corner
formerly occupied by the Aucoln
household.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

The styles of every period in Amer
ica's history, beginning with the days
of Columbus, will be shown at the en-,
tertainment to be given at the Grand
Theatre Wednesday, April II. Don t
fail to see these quaint and beautiful
costumes displayed on charming mod
els, who will be sure to please the
most critical spectator.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

The court of appeals of this dis
trict. at a session held in Baton
Rouge Monday, handed down the fol,
lowing decisions in suits Appeared
from Ascension parish: Second Afr1-
can Baptist Church VS.. Rev. Frazer
Alexander, dismissed at plalntlff's
cost: Dominick Casso VS.. E. f. Key
nolds, rehearing refused.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Do you buy your fresh fruit? Why
not raise it yourself, in your own i,
yard? This will give the children all
they want-luscious peaches, pears
plums, and grapes. If this sounds
good to you," send for our Tree
catalog. Griffing Nurseries Fort
Arthur, Texas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

The style show will be the most de-
lightful event Of the spring season.
Your friends will all be there, so be
sure that you are, too.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Miss Rose Kern returned this week
from an extended visit to relatives at
Barataria, and is being warmly wei
coined by her numerous friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Miss Irene Lawless, Of Duplessis,
was here Saturday and Sunday last
as the welcome guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Lawless.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

frocks of every description will be
seen at the style show, and besides,
mere will be several excellent musical
numbers given by talent of the high
est order.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Walter May, foreman of the Mars
ton lumber camps near Bogalusa, was
shot and killed last week by w: D.
Kilgo, white man whom Mr.. May
had arrested for the illicit sale OF
liquor to the negro slaborers IN tne
camps. The murderer was lodged IN
Jail at Franklinton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

DR.. A. W. Martin went to New Or
leans Tuesday afternoon to visit
friends, returning Wednesday on the
T. & P. ''limited.'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Capt. J. w. Betz, of Wall, spent
several days here during the early
part of the week and received a cor
dial greeting from his numerous
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

If you buy eggs, candies or novel
ties for Easter from Grandma Wahl
in Mississippi street your children will
like them better.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Vickie Maurin, of New Orleans,
spent the past weekend here with his
relatives, Mr. and Mrs. S. Goette and
family
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Inc delicious candy made by the
glfis OF the domestic science depart
ment of the Donaldsonville High
S Senool will be on sale regularly every
Saturday at Duffeps,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

John. schaff returned Friday morn
mo from Meeker, where he spent sew
eral DAYS looking over the Meeker
factory with view to determining
what repairs are necessary for the
coming season. Mr.. Schaff is the ct
fieient chief sugar-boiler and superln-
tendent Of the big Meeker plant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Lanny Montero went to New Or-
leans Monday, returning Wednesday
evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. R. F. Walsh, of Convent, was
here for few days during the week
on visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Ramirez, and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. J. w. Stephenson and her
charming young daughter, Miss Eu-
nice Stephenson, of Burnside, were in
town for short stay Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Lester Vessier and children,
of Rentwood, spent the latter part OF
last week as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Camille Poirrier and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

E. Kittredge Sims and his sister,
Miss Alice Sims, will return this eve
ming from a delightful visit to New
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Thomas Landry, an erstwhile Dom
aidsonvillian who is now domiciled IN
rlaquemine, spent Sunday here and
was warmly greeted by his host OF
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Delmayne Hanson, of New Orle-
ans, was here last weekend on snort
visit to relatives and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. L. C. Randolph, of Blythe
wood plantation, was an afternoon
visitor to Donaldsc-ville Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. E. K. Sims and her baby son,
Ralph Hylton, are enjoying Few
days stay in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31
fle DODaIdSonuIIle glle[
SATURDAY, MARCH 81, 1917.

Break up your cold or lagrippe with
five or six doses of 666.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. J. J. Ramirez, of Norfolk, Va,
spent few days here recently as the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Paul Ramirez.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Miss Norma Gisclard, of Gonzales,
spent the past weekend in town with
her mother, Mrs. Ernest Gisclard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphe Meter and
children, Bobette and Adolphe, Jr.,
have been in New Orleans for the
greater part Of the week and are ex-
pected to return today.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Thomas Landry, of Plaque
mine, was visitor to DonaidsonVllle
Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Miss Freda Singer visited friends
in New Orleans last Saturday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Rev. C. NJ. Chambon visited Ne"
Orleans Wednesday on business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Rub-My-Tism (antiseptic) relieves
rheumatism, sprains, neuralgia, etc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31
SCHOOL BASKET PICNIC.
ENJOYABLE Entertainment in Progress
at French Settlement.

The Chief is in receipt of poster
announcing a basket picnic for the
benefit Of the French Settlement
school. to be held at that place today.
Games. contests and literary events
are scheduled for the forenoon, with
educational talks and an interesting
program of exercises by the school
children in the afternoon. Eating
exercises" will be featured at the
noon hour. in which everybody pres
emit will take part. The following at
tractive program will be rendered at
night:
Welcome song, high school boys
and girls.
instrumental solo, Beatrice Gui-
trau.
Comedietta in one act, "a Pretty
Piece of Business Cast: Capt. +
Merryweather," Mederic Matherne
"Dr. L. Shoe" Dewey Salassi; Mrs
F. GRAVITY" Florence Brignac; miss
Charlotte Shoe" Mabel Brignac
"Dobson," Eleanor salassi.
Instrumental solo, Della Brignac.
Musical recitation, Richard Brig
nae.
Song, high school girls.
Music will be rendered Throughout
the day by a string band.
Peaches, plun1s, pears, and perslm
| a coITacfinn of fol,r large tree
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Wahps line of Easter novelties
is the finest in town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Boost your own town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Peaches, plums, pears, and persim-
mons-a collection Of four large trees
of each for So. Griffing Nurseries,
Port Arthur, Texas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-03-31

Song, high school girls.
Music will be rendered throughout
the day by a string band.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
ny WAY OF DIVERSION.

NJ little dog looks in my face with
great big honest yes. He never prac-
tIsos deceit, nor docs he tell me res
He soems to want TO do his a 70
make This life for me more fair. His
ey'ry action shows he's square. To
pleaoe no always tries- He oners
canine sympathy when ! am feeling
blue. The way he acts would Indicate
that he's downhearted too. And when
J brighten up a bit. with 10Y he almost
has "A At. He tries to talk-Tm SUR
of ito tell me what 20 do. Hell
thank me mutely for a bone, though II
be dry and small. He's grateful Tor q
box OF straw IN which each night TO
crawl. In cash he's worth about three
dimos. yet thirty conts a thousand
times won't buy him when the rascal
climbs upon my knoes-thats All
The evening world., 1917-03-14
RosIE o NoWI

Two years ago Rosie Quinn, then a
New York school girl. was asked Go
namo the capital OF the United
states, and she replied: "Chicagol'
iIer teacher told her TO study geogra,
ply. and Rosie I'D. she leit sehooi
and travelled oil over the country
with the World OF Pleasure" com
pany now at the Majestic. Brooklyn.
Rosie now has a strange hold on
geography 30 far as the United
states Is concerned. Yesterday she
said 10 Ike Gincktum OF the stage
crew:
II know a capitalist"
Got money. eh2" cam from Ike
mo" said Rosie, "he lives In
Washington. That makes him a
capitalist"
Thar, hart" laughed Ike. and Ro-
ale Joined In.
Twas a jolly moment.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
To-NIoAT's THE NIGHT.

Tom Wise. William Courtenay and
Clifton Crawford will entertain the
members OF the Turn TO the Right,
Pals First" and Her Soldier Boy
companies late tonight at a dinner to
br given in the private alleyway that
nee the Fulton. Gaiety and Astor
Theatres. The AFFAIR Is TO be held TO
celebrate the two hundred and hfueth
performance OF Turn to the fught.
Ne are assured that a hne time vail
be- had, as there will be an orchestra.
Noiled onions, mashed potatoes and
eNcrything.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
GOSSIP.

Henry Stanford has been engaged
for "Nju," which will open at the
BandboX March 20.
sam Rothapfel. who directs the
Rialto orchestra occasionally. is now
threatening 10 sing.
u. Doris Levene, the eleven-y year
old daughter OF Herbert Levene, the
theatre ticket man. played a Chopin
~selection at a lodge entertainment
last night.
Marilynn Miller of THE Show OF
Wonders" has been placed under con-
tract by the Messrs. Shubert Tor ten
years. when she completes her pres
emit engagement she will be starred.
The private performance for IA,
benefit of the HipPodrOme Associa-
tons Sick Fund Will be given at the
Globe Theatre next sunday afternoon
From the offices OF the Magic Pro
ducing Company m b announce
ment that Magic" NOW at Maxim,
Elllott's Theatre, will 20 into Tho
Iarrick next week.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
e%LuMENTHAL RETURNS.

, George Blumenthal, who opened
Z the Grand Opera House, Syracuse,
with vaudeville recently, Is back IN
New York, mad. He says the book
ing office with which he was doing
business cut OF his supply Of actors
iust at a time when he was on the
road 70 riches. Why. he has been
unable 20 learn. lie says he lnten Is
10 sue the booking people for $780, 900.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
TAE CAST.

Joe Weber has assembled a good
cast for Eileen" the Herbert-B Bios
son romantic opera which will open
al the shuhort Theatre Monday. The
list OF pl.aripals includes Walter
seaman, Olga Roller, Grace Breen,
Louise Allen. Josie Claiin, Paullette
Antoine, Edward Martindel. Scott
Welsh, Algernon Greig, Greek Evans.
John Is. Cooke and Harry Crosby.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
DIAMOND jim PREDIcT

James Buchanan Brady. who Is III
In Atlantic City, attends the theatres
down there now and then. The other
night no saw the new Frohman pro.
auction, Tho Case OF Lady Gambler,
and offered to bet Leo Newman II
would run for three hundred nights on
broadway. ,'r. Newman didn't hear
him. His mind was on those dia-
mouda.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
TO STAR MISS ROMANO.

Henry w. Savage Is 10 star Mar
earet Romano in musical comedy
next season. She IL now with Have
q Heart"
The evening world., 1917-03-14
OH nAEREn MARCH u.

The opening date at the Globe Tor
Laurette Taylor's new play, out
There" Is March q. Frank Kemble
Cooper, Lynn Fontanne, Louis Ed
gard, Herbert bruce. j. NJ. Kerrigan.
Colin Campbell. Douglass Ross, Leslie
Ryecroft, Eleanor L'Estelle and LII
Ian Brennard Will be in the cast.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
C O M p A G E
About Plays
and Players
By BIDE

Ohm MASON has been engaged
by Lew Fields for a role IN
Frank Mandel's new play
Bosom Friends" in which Mr.. Fields
will be seen in the frst serious part
Of his career. Mr.. Mason closed a
starring tour in Common Clay last
saturday night IN Cincinnati. MI
Fields engaged HIM by telephone. To-
eating him In Chicago. Mr.. Mason
will act with Mr.. Fields through the
courtesy OF A. II. Woods, 60 whom ne
is under contract. Irene Fenwick VIII
be In the Bosom Friend" cast also.
The play Is scheduled to open In New
York on April 0.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY.

A Pippville (Ky.) society girl. who
was entertaining a young nan in the
parlor, swore AT her mother because
n entered the room smoking her
corncob pipe.
The evening world., 1917-03-14
FROM THE CHESTNUT TREE.

Il know a barber who is so lazy be
Tefuser 20 cut hair"
smear lRLlness. eh7"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
PLANT NOW TO
WIN this WAR
Department of Agriculture Urges
Thrift Gardens-Service as
Real as Soldiers.

st. Louis. April 13.-Today 1t was
learned here tina on last Saturday
when the governme mt crop report an
bushels in the winter wheat crop, and
sent prices soaring in the exchanges.
Assistant Secretary Carl Vrooman Of
the department of agriculture that is
fully informed upon and deeply in
terested in the thrift garden work Of
the national "clean up and paint up"
campaign bureau. wired the bureau
here as follows:
without going beyond their door
yards millions of American women
and children can render service to the
nation right now as real as that rem
dered by the soldier on the field of
battle. A million gardens planted in
the cities, suburbs and country would
mean the release of millions of pounds
of foods to our allies. Plant now. Get
into the game. and do your bit to win
this war;"
The nationwide campaign for
thrift gardens" was inaugurated by
the national ''clean up and paint up
campaign bureau, st. Louis, founded
by Allen w. Clark, five years ago. Last
year it organized campaigns in 1000
cities and towns, in which garden
work was tried with success by many
communities. ALREADY this year,
Mr.. Clark says, probably a half mil
lion new gardens are assured our
local gardens committees in several
hundred cities; and the work has Just
started"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
North Dakota News
COSTS MUCHT0
KEEP INSANE
State Pays $50, 7o5 Every Three
Months-Counties Pay Most
of This Amount.

Bismarck. N. D.. April 13.-North
Dakota is expanding $~50,705.19 every
three months for the care of its in
sane in the state hospital at James
town. The state at large pays $5,036
of this total, while the remainder is
apportioned among the several coun-
ties. according to the number of pa
tients they have committed.
Cass county, with the largest popu-
lation. has the greatest number of
insane, and will pay s3,2S7 for the
last quarter. Grand Forks ranks Sec
end, with an assessment of 5000.
The apportionment now, is being
made. and bills for the amount due
will be mailed to the several counties
by the state auditor this week.
The state auditor left at noon for
Golden Valley county which is engag-
ed in a dispute with Billings as to
the number Of patients committed be-
fore division took place from that sec
ton of Billings county which now is
included in Golden Valley. Golden
Valley county insists that Billings
colonized all its insane In the west
ern part of the county when 1t found
division inevitable, and the new
county objects to paying for a num-
Der of patients, for whom costs ag-
gregating $1,000 have been assessed
1t is the duty Of the state auditor to
straighten out this mixup.