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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Luck Favors Inebriate.

An intoxicated white man had a
narrow escape from being crushed to
death beneath the wheels of pas
senger train on the Thibodaux branch
of the Texas & Pacific Railroad, near
Plattenville station, Sunday morning.
Helplessly drunk, the man was lying
across the tracks sound asleep. For
tunately, the train had stopped at
Plattenville spur to pick up a freight
car, and was moving at comparative
ly slow rate of speed when the man
was sighted. AS it was the cow
catcher was within few inches OF the
PROSTATE form when the engineer
brought the train to halt: Passen-
gers from the train picked the man
I'm and carried him to the depot near
by, leaving him there to sleep off his
Sunday SUI jag in safer place than he ,7
had originally selected. He was well
dressed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Greenwoods in New Home.

A. L. Greenwood, Of Belle Alliance,
who recently purchased the Nottaway
plantation in Iberville parish, near
Bayou Goula, took up his residence
on the property August 1. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Greenwood and
their children, Miss Inez and Lionel
Greenwood. Mrs. C. A. Greenwood
preceded the family to Nottaway last
week. Mr.. Greenwood has for num-
Der of years efficiently filled a mama
gerial position on the Belle Alliance
plantation in upper Assumption, now
the property of the Shamrock Land
and Planting Company. 1t is good
to know that the popular family are
not so far away but that they may
still be counted upon as frequent Wis
itors to Donaldsonville. In common
with their host of friends hereabout
the Chief wishes them unbounded
happiness in their new home, and
hopes Mr.. Greenwood will attain as
liberal measure of success as q
grower of cane for his own account
as he did when his efforts in this dl-
rection were exerted in behalf OF
others.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
FARMERS MEETING.
H. A. Morgan Honored at Convention
of Louisiana Cooperative Union.

H. A. Morgan, one of Ascension's
efficient Representatives in the Louisi-
ana Legislature, and a leading farmer
and business man of the eastern sec
ton of the parish, attended the an
nual meeting of the Louisiana Farm
ers' Educational and Cooperative
Union, which was held in New Orle-
ans Wednesday and Thursday of this
week. Mr.. Morgan was reelected a
member of the executive committee
of the organization, and was chosen
delegate to the national convention,
which will be held at Jonesboro, Ark,
Nov1S.
The legislative committee, of which
Mr.. Morgan served as chairman, in its
report to the convention recommend
ed that a modified Torrens system of
land titles be demanded from the
next session of the general assembly.
Mr.. Morgan believes such bill is
necessary to quiet the titles of nu-
merous small land owners who ac-
CURED their homesteads through Nc
Emery scrip. ''There are many such
persons in Ascension parish" said Mr..
Morgan, "who cannot enjoy the bene
fits Of the farm loan bank because
they have no clear title to their land,
although they have been living on it
for thirty years. 1t will be necessary
to quiet these titles by an act of the
legislature"
The report of the committee also
recommended that system of land
assessment be devised that will result
in speculative holdings paying full
share of taxation, farmers homes and
outbuildings to be exempt from tax
lew.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Red Gross Notes.

Mrs. Harper, trained nurse sent
out from the New Orleans headquar-
tiers of the Red Cross, is here instruct
inc members of the local branch IN
first aid work and surgical bandaglng.
Quite number are taking the course.
An examination will be held Monday
and certificates awarded those who
have attained the proper degree OF
proficiency. ~.
Members are urged to attend the
business meeting to be held next Mon
dow afternoon. Matters of import
ance will be considered and acteo up,
on. and it is desired that all VINO take
an interest in the society and wish &C e;
do their bit in humanity's cause VIII
be present and assist IN carrying o.
the work allotted to the local ofanch
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
LANDRY--LeBLANC.
Popular Donaldsonville Girl Becomes
Bride of Plaquemine Groom.

The most prominent event of the
week socially was the marriage on
Tuesday afternoon of Miss Louise
Marie Leblanc to Oscar Francis Lam
dry, which took place at twelve-thirty
o'clock at the local Catholic church
in the presence of large number of
relatives and friends, Rev. Father C.
M. Chambon officiating. At the ap-
pointed hour the bridal party entered
the sacred edifce to the strains of
Memberships wedding march, play
ed on the great pipe organ in an i'm
pressive manner by Terrier P. Blanch-
ard. The bride had as her maid of
honor her sister, Miss Hilda Leblanc,
who was charmingly gowned in a
frock of white. The groom's best
man was Edward Landry, of New Or
leans. The bride was given into the
keeping of the man of her choice by
her brother, G. J. Leblanc, and was a
picture of slender girlishness in her
lovely robe of georgette crepe made
en- train and trimmed with real lace.
During the signing of the register
Miss Mildred Buquoi sang with rare
sweetness, ''The Sunshine of Your
Smile"
Following the ceremony the bridal
party and few close friends and rel
atives repaired to the home of the
brides mother, where a delightful in
formal reception was held, after
which the newly-mated pair left on
the 2:27 Texas & Pacific train for a
visit to Alexandria before going to
their future home in Plaquemine.
The bride is daughter of Mrs.
Adam Leblanc and is an exceptional
ly gracious and progressing young
woman, endowed with numerous
charms and accomplishments that
have made her favorite with all who
know her, and that render her ex-
ceedingly well qualified to assume
the functions and responsibilities of
wifehood. Mr.. Landry is an industri-
Gus, capable and clever young man,
and fully merits the good fortune he
has attained through winning such a
charming and attractive girl for q
lifetime companion and helpmate
He is an automobile mechanician OF
expert ability, and is presently EN-.
ployed in the garage of the Capita.
City Auto Company at Plaquemine.
A wide circle of friends join in ex
tending hearty Fluctuations and cor.
dial good wishes to the happy pair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Txade Your Junk for Cash.

If you have any junk lying around
scrap iron, old paper, bones, rags
old metal of any kind-get into COM
munication with the Elrey Kocke Co.,
Donaldsonville, and let them make
YOU a price on it. They buy almost
ANYTHING in this line, and pay highest
market prices, cash on the spot: Mr..
Kocke has been doing business in tins
section for some time past, and scores
of persons with whom he has had deal
ines will gladly testify to the RELIABLE
ity and generally high-class character
Of the concern which he heads. Ring
telephone No. 70 if you have any
iunk YOU may wish to dispose OF, and
call on you promptly and make you
an offer that you will be sure to IND
satisfactory.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Festival for Episcopal Children.

The pretty little lawn surrounding
the Episcopal church presented an
attractive scene Tuesday evening,
when the children of the church
gathered there to enjoy an ice cream
festival given for the Sunday school,
Innior Auxiliary, and Little Helpers.
At the appointed hour children from
q months to Is years and some OF
the mothers, together with the SUNDAY
school teachers and leader OF the Ju-
Nor work, formed picturesque
group in front of the church. Many
games were enjoyed and later refresh
noents were served The rector, Rev
R. H. Prosser, was also present ex'
tending his generous hospitality to
All and adding much to the pleasure
of the occasion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Church Notice.

In his sermon at the Methodist
church Sunday morning, the pastor
will discuss the fourth of the ten com
mandments, setting forth the obliga-
ton to keep the Sabbath holy, and
incidentally the Righteousness of our
American Sunday laws will be up.
held. The "Sin and Repentance OF
Manasseh," king of Judah, will be the
Bible lesson studied by the adult Sun
day school class. The service will be-
gin at 10 o'clock, and the public is IN
vited to attend.
On the general subject of "vaca.
ton activities" the Junior Epwortf
League will use as the theme of its
program Sunday afternoon at
o'clock, ga Good Time for Others
Jesus at the Marriage in Cana OF
Galilee." All children are invited tt
attend this program.
P. o. LOWREY, Pastor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Canning Demonstration.

A canning demonstration under the
o,snices of the Donaldsonville High
School was given in the high school
building last week by Miss Clyde Mob
ley, assistant state agent assisted W
Misses Park and Singer. A number
Of ladies of Donaldsonville were IN
attendance and learned many Vaiu-
able points in the art of canning to,
matoes. corn, okra, butter beans ana
egg plants. The domestic science
oirls of the high school were present
IN force and afterward organized a
canning club which will engage sys,
tematically in putting up different
vegetables for sale in tins and glass
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Ravne Firm Buying Rice Here.

A. E. Truxillo, the hustling local
real estate agent and stock salesman
has formed connection with the flr m
Ravne, who are extensively interested
in AGRICULTURAL and commercial opera T,.
tons ii, rs in l's southwest Louisiana. Mr.;
Edmond We'll was here this week, ana
in hO, Company with Mr.. Trqxillo called lied
on Or a number Of rice planters ana q
~ made arrangements to purchase a
large quantity Of rice + o: , b: ed tbs
ready acceptance Of the growers a Fe
and az energetic aide as "Trux" t to LOOK
after their interests in TINS s Isndle
the Messrs. We'll will doubtless nan ,.;ae
a goodly percentage of the i0cai r''e
crop.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Answers Call Of Cupid and Country

T. Raoul Dugas, a weli-Rho"h 800; t,T
citizen of the Cornerview community .,;o
is certainly no Stacker, elth :., III ms, .sfe
manual, military or marital s se
Returning from the Panama nal, oa esn,
where he has been serving Uncle '' an
in the capacity Of craftsman IAN ne na,, ,',t
mediately proceeded to the =, e S,,tv
house to register for military 1t s,o ru' II
and at the same time had tne TO- l;,a',s -
court issue him marriage ri;gs. i R.ani.
The bride-to-be is Miss Eliska D. NJ s
daughter 5su hi Of the late Mr.. and MRS, MRS.
Rene Braud, of DarroW, ana 'a aso Ct
DING will be solemnized at me oh Oh,
Francis of Assisium Catho1c en aSd -, :,
IN - smoke Bend next We due .hs
morning at $50 o'clock. A1 ,t5;,l l de-
ceremony the young couple VIII lice az.
part for the Canal Zone. Mr. NJ. pus af
IS a son of Mrs. Constant Dugas; ~ ~
Cornerview, and is Is years OLD. .;.t ln :
addition of his name to the regassi q
ton list brings the total number aish 81 81
registrants in Ascension parish -
1862.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Matchless Marines Should Worry.

How to light fire without matches
is an important part of the training
given to United States Marines at the
Port Royal, S. c., station. The print
tive flint and steel, used long ago by
our forefathers, and the old wood
friction method borrowed from the
Indians, have been revived, so that
the sea soldiers may dispense with
matches when dampness renders them
useless. U. S. Marines in the tropics
can start fire almost instantly by
using hollow piece of bamboo. This
is done by Sitting the bamboo, stuff
inc it with dry moss, and drawing a
stick to and fro across it as a viollnlst
uses his bow. These resourceful
worldwide soldiers are expecting to
find in France substitute for the use
full bamboo.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Joseph Hidalgo, venerable citizen
of Valenzuela, in upper Assumptlon'
committed suicide some time TUESDAY
night by drowning himself in Bayoaa
Lafourche. A friend who happened
to 90 to his house during the night
found him absent, and at once notl-
fed the neighborhood. Footpfnts ~ ~
the damp grass led from the ola man 5 )
house to the edge of the bayou anu M
after dragging the stream for a sno orr,
while the body was recovered saii y
Wednesday morning. Deceased IS
said to have been mentally unpai-
anced.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Leo Gaudin, of Darrow,- who has
served as chief sugar-boiler at the
Oakley factory in Assumption parish
for number of years past, will again
be employed in that capacity during
the coming season, having made trip
to the plantation Monday to conclude
arrangements for taking off the crop.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
New keystone Comedies at the Gem.

New keystone SoAAlS0ASo g. NAA0
The management of the Gem Thea
tire has contracted for the famous new
Keystone comedies, acknowledged to
be the best and most expensive fun
films" ever produced. They are two
reelers, and will come to Donaldson
Vile direct from New Orleans, where
they are shown exclusively at the
Saenger Amusement Company's
Strand, Globe and Plaza theatres.
These screamingly funny productions
will be exhibited at the Gem every
Sunday, commencing Aug. IL, in con-
nection with Triangle plays, and will
alone be worth the prices of adnls-
sion, which are only and 10 cents.
sHer Nature Dance" featuring Fritz
Schade and Alice Lake, is the title of
the first comedy booked, and it is said
to be the greatest laugh-producer ever
presented at New Orleans motion
picture theatre. Don't fail to see 1t.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Donaldsonville contributed another
courageous and patriotic young Amer
lean to the ranks of Uncle Sans sea
forces this week, in the person OF
Norbert Esneault, one of the f1ne
young sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Rene
Esneault, of Faubourg la Pipe. Mr.
Esneault went to New Orleans mon
day and enlisted, departing finally at
noon yesterday to report for duty
He goes in as fireman second ciass,
and having had extensive practieal
experience in that line of work, ne
will probably be assigned to service
Immediately.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

The finding of gentleman's open
face watch on a sidewalk in Donald
sonville was announced in last Satur-
davis Chief. Next morning the time
piece was claimed by 7. T. Tyree, to
whom it belonged. In the same issue
of the Chief William Green, of Burn
side, advertised Jersey cow for sale.
Yesterday he sent us word to take out
the ad, as the animal had been dis
posed of. 1t pays to advertise, and
doubly so when this paper is employ
ed as the advertising medium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

D. C. Mattingly, who Joined Uncle
Sans fighting forces at Jackson Bar
racks on June /, has been assigned
to Co. A, Sixth Field Battalion, Sig
nal Corps, and is now stationed at
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. sd. C.'s"
host of friends hereabout are conf
dent he will make a good soldier and
measure up to the highest standard of
the honored service in which he has
enlisted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
CARD OF THANKS.

ryrI5E UNDERSIGNED desires to express his
/ Gratitude for the many kindnesses ten
dered him during the illness and at the
death Of his beloved wife. who passed INTO m
the Great Unknown on the 26th ultimo. me
hors on th;s sad occasion helped to alleviate
The sorrow imposed by the coming Of the
Angel of Death. and viii ever be remembe
with grateful appreciation. Respectfully.
WI" A. F. LEBLANC.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Tilden Fernandez, of New Orleans,
spent Thursday and Friday here with
his parents and sisters, returning to
New Orleans on the early train this
morning. Mr. Fernandez has made
application to enter the second Of
ticers' training camp, and will under
go his final examination at Jackson
Barracks this afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Cecillien Esneault, Jr., who enliste

Cecillen Esneault, Jr., who enlisted
in the navy some months ago ana is
presently aboard the battleshlp Wyo-
ming, sends home photograph taken
at Coney Island which shows that
navy life has benefited him to ma
terial extent. He appears to nave
Gained many pounds in weight, ana
looks much more robust and physical
~ At than when he left home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
Five applicants for teachers GER

Five applicants for teachers GER
tificates participated in the examina-
ton conducted in the high school
building Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday last under the direction OF
supt. H. P. Broussard. They were
Misses Marie Melancon and Octave
Bonicard, Dutchtown; Miss LOWE
Brignac, Lake; Miss Eunice Chandler,
Burnside, and Armand Leblanc,
Smoke Bend. Miss Chandler is ap-
Diving for a first grade certificate,
and Mr. Leblanc for one Of the third
grade. The other applicants desire
second grade certificates.
An ad in The Chief will pay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank K. Sims will learn with pleas
ure that they are the happy parents
of fine little son, who made his ap-
pearance in their home yesterday at
noon. We are glad to state that the
newcomer and his charming mother
were doing nicely at last reports. The
Chief extends congratulations, and
wishes for the small boy long,
prosperous and happy life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
State of Louisiana-Parish Of Ascen-
sion-Third Ward Justice Court.
Felix Acosta
VS.. No. ESQ
piarra Martinez


DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience
- to writ of fieri facias, issued by
the Honorable Joseph Corbo, justice
of the peace of the third ward of the
parish of Ascension, in favor Of said
Felix Acosta and against said Pierre
Martinez, and to me directed, ! have
seized and taken into my possession
and will offer for sale at public auc-
ton to the last and highest bidder,
according to law, at the office of said
Justice Of the peace in the third ward
of said parish, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1917,
at II O'Clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wIt:
Two cows and one calf, seized as
the property of said Pierre MARTINEZ.
Terms and conditions-Cash IN
United States currency.
JULIEN D1EZ,
Constable.
Parish of Ascension, La.,Aug. 4, 1917
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Ward Guillot came up from New
Orleans last Saturday for brief Wis
it to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O. A.
Guillot, returning to the Crescent
City next day. Mr.. Guillot is holding
a responsible position in the New Or
leans Office of the Fisk Rubber Co.,
and looks as though the world is treat
ing him right in every respect
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Miss Blanche Landry has returned
from an extended stay with relatives
at Brooks, and is again the lovely
guest of her brother-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Boudreaux, at
their home in Iberiville street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Will Blumenthal, Jr., has enlisted
IN the signal corps of the regular
army, as an electrical engineer, and
left Sunday for New Orleans to re-
port for duty. He is now in training
at jackson Barracks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Mrs. Joseph Park and her daugh--
tiers, Misses Ethel and 1rma Park, and
Mrs. w. D. Williams spent Sunday
in New Orleans with Miss Clara Park,
who is attending the Charity Hospital
training school for nurses.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Every dollar you spend with local
merchant remains in local circulation
and enriches the community just that
much. Every dollar you spend out,
side of this town remains outside ana
decreases the money in local elrcu-
lation just that much.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Mrs. Henry Duke and children en-
joyed motor trip to Covington last
Saturday, returning home Sunday af-
ternoon. Miss Grace Duke remained
there to be the guest of relatives until
fall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Morris Sachse, Of Baton Rouge, one
OF the true-blue young patriots COM
prising the membership of Company
Il, First Louisiana Infantry, spent
Sunday here with relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Miss Nita Duhon went to Baton
Rouge during the week to meet Mrs
L. C. Duhon, Jr., and her infant son,
who arrived from their home IN
Beaumont, Texas, to spend some time
here with Mrs. Ida Duhon and daugh-
tiers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Mrs. Albert Abbott and children,
Dick and Barbara, and Miss Ruth
Dodd have returned to their home IN
New Orleans, after visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. Clerville Himel, of Minnie plan
tation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Henry Dugas, Of Grand Bayou, was
in town Thursday on business. Mr..
Dugas recently returned from sew
eral weeks stay at Covington, and IS
looking extremely well.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Mr., and Mrs. J. r. Oubre left We'd
nesday for Beaumont, Texas, where
they will spend while with their SON
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. X.
L. Stewart.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

New Orleans was visited by an
avalanche Of white moths last week,
and a second generation OF the m
sects is due to appear a few weeks
hence, according to the bugologlsts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Mrs. Leonard Pfster returned Tues
day morning from delightful stay
in New Orleans with her husband,
who is member of Company H, First
Louisiana Infantry. This crack com
mand was moved to Alexandria Tues
day night, together with the other
three companies making up the sec
ond battalion of the regiment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Mr., and Mrs. Walter Lemann and
their children, Walter and Emma
Roos, returned during the early part
of the week from visit to relatives
in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Miss Pauline Bloomenstiel spent
several days in New Orleans this
week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

Misses Ora and Eyre Barman, Of
Foster. St. Mary parish, were in town
this week on visit to their uncle and
aunt Mr. and Mrs. Jas. S. Barman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

DR.. and Mrs. Seisel Darracott, Of
Marksville, spent Monday night and
Tuesday in town as the guests of Miss
Maude Landry and Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Z.
Weber.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04
For SALE.

RESIDENCE PROPERTY in St. Patrick
N street, between Iberville and opelousas
streets Desirably situated. Lot mas
a frontage of AZ feet 8 " inches, by depth
= Quick purchaser. Apply to or address A.
F. TRUXILLO, Donaldsonvilie, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-08-04

William Blumenthal, Sr., made a
trim to New Orleans Monday to visit
his son, Will, Jr., who has enlisted in
the signal corps of the army.