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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
DEATH CLAIMS NOBLE WOMAN.
Mrs. John S. Thibaut Called Away
After Years Of Suffering.

In the death of Mrs. John S. Thi-
beaut, which occurred at 1926 o'clock
am. Tuesday, Nov. IS, Donaldsonville
suffers the loss Of one Of its most
prominent ard highly esteemed wo-
men. She had bsen in i'll health for
several years, having suffered par
-alytic attacks at periodic intervals,
out notwithstanding the fact that her
condition was known to be critical and
the inevitable end only a matter OF
time, the announcement of her demise
proved a profound shock to her family
ana scores of friends and cast deep
pail of gloom over the community.
The funeral took place at 1890
o'clock Wednesday forenoon and was
largely attended. Persons from all
over this section Of the state were in
Guided in the throng Of mourners who
followed the remains to their last rest
ing place, a tribute of esteem and at
lection for the lamented dead more
eloquent than words. The impressive
burial service of the Catholic faith
was performed at the house, church
and grave by Rev. Father c. NJ. Cham
bon, pastor Of the local church, as
sisted by Rev. Father L'Anglais of
Napoleonville and Francois of Plat
tenville A number of prominent Ma
cons were present for the obsequies,
| among them being John Armstrong,
grand master of the Louisiana grand
lodge; John Davilla, grand secretary,
| and E. H. Arlington, past grand mas
ter. The floral offerings were ex-
| ceptionally numerous and beautiful,
particularly striking tokens being
those sent by the Masonic grand lodge
of Louisiana and the 334th regiment
Of field artillery, U. S. A.
Mrs. Thibaut was the wife of DR..
John S. Thibaut, vice president and
hNasaashier of the Bank of Ascension, and
a tssssinguished Mason, being former
grands-Aaster of the Louisiana juris-
diction and Of thirty-second degree
standing in the fraternity, Besides
her husband, she is survived by one
son, Lieut.. C. Charest Thibaut, who
earned a commission at the first Of
ficers' training camp at Fort Roots
! arkansas, and is presently stationed
there as an officer of the 334th Field
Artillery. Other members of the be
faaved family are two sisters, Mrs
August Thibaut and Mrs. Lynn Himel
both of Napoleonville, and two broth.
ers, Alfred I.astrapes, Of Port Barre
and Bronier Lastrapes, chemist Of the
Salisbury sugar refinery at Lauder
dale, St. James parish.
With the passing away Of this estl
nable woman a life Of beauty and ex
emplary devotion to all that makes thu
world better came to an untimell
close. Sorrow for her loss is as wide
and general as was the circle Of hel
acquaintance. Gracious, charitable
cultured and refined could be said O.
her, anil more. Her memory will for
ever be enshrined in the hearts O
those who knew and loved her.
The Chief joins with hosts Of other
in extending sincere sympathy to tn
grief-stricken family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
ssrv;o. FLAG for Mohawk Tribe.

DR.. Paul T. Thibodaux, than Wnoin
the local tribe of Red Men or the or,
der at large has no more patriotic ana
Jealous member, viii present to MO
hawk Tribe a service flag bearing
thirteen stars, which is the number OF
members of the organization now
wearing the uniform Of Uncle sam
The loyal Red Men who have respond
ed 20 the call to the eolors are Z. n
Sims, Jr., Paul T. ThibodauS, Jr.'
John Ayraud, Duke Babin, D. e. Mat
tingly, Ralph Landry, Dupre Richard,
James Poche, Oswald Poche, Theodule
Richard, Edgar Fortier, Jr., J: ward
Poche and Ulysses Rome. VI THESE
all but the two last named are yolun,,
teers. The flag has been ordered, ana
upon it's arrival will be presented TO
the tribe with appropriate ceremonies:
DR.. Thibcdaux is a past sachem Oh
Mohawk Tribe, and is presently filling
the office of great senior sycamore OF
the Louisiana reservation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
VICgERs--McGALLiARD
Euptial Ceremony at Home of Bride
Unites Popular Couple.

A prominent event of the past
week was To- marriage on Saturday
last, Novembey 10, n Miss Lise Will
son McGalliard To- Robert Snyder
Vickers, which was celebrated at the
home of the brides parents, DR.. and
HRS. ". NJ. McGalliard, at twelve
thisty Of the clock. Only few rela-
tives of the contracting parties were
present TO witness the ceremony,
which was inpTessively performed ac-
cording to the Episcopal ritual by
Pew. Z. II. prosser. The spacious
drawing-room, where the improvised
altar was arranged, was charmingly
decorated with garlands of white
tulie, asparagus ferns, and pro-
fusion OF pot plants and cut flowers.
At the appointed hour and to the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march played in faultless manner by
:, younger sister, Miss Eunice Mccall
lard, the bride entered, leaning on
the arm of her father, who gave her
in marriage to the man Of her choice.
She was rarely lovely in beautiful
gown of nickle satin, with just a
touch heresand there Of Exquisite EN-
broidery in rich colorings.
Following the ceremony an inform
al luncheon was served, after which
me bride changed her costume for a
chic travelling suit of midnight blue
serge with hat to match and other
accessories in keeping, and the happy
pair left on the Texas & Pacific east
bound train for a brief honeymoon
trip to New Orleans.
The bride is young woman Of
manifold accomplishments and charm
ing personality, and has large cir
Gle of friends who rejoice in her hap
piness and hope that the course of her
bath through life will always lead up
ward, over the sunlit hills of sweet
contentment.
Mr.. Vickers is the efficient princi-
nal of the Dona1dsonville High School,
and during his several years stay in
| our midst has, by reason of his ster-
| ling Qualities and exalted ideals, won
| for himself high place in the bust
| ness and social circles Of the COM
munity.
The popularity of the happy pair
was strikingly attested by the many
handsome and costly gifts rendered
them by admiring friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vickers returned from
New Orleans Sunday evening and
have gone to housekeeping in the at
tractive cottage in the Lemann Addi-
ton recently acquired by the groom
The warmest wishes of friends In,
Vulnerable go out for future OF
happiness and prosperity for the
young couple.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
DOLL AND TOY FUND.
Civic League Renews Beautiful Char
ity and Asks for Contributions.

The annual doll and toy fund of
the Woman's Civic League OF Donald
sonville, which for the past three years
has been the means of providing
Christmas gifts for worthy poor chill
dren who otherwise would not have
known the unreasonable joy OF q
visit from Santa Claus at the merry
Yuletide season, is herewith opened
with contribution of 81 from "a Sell
fish Red Man." who has been yearly
contributor to the beautiful charity.
The Chief, as heretofore, will act as
treasurer of the fund and acknowl-
edge all donations. Everybody is in
vited to help, and contributions OF
any amount, no matter how small,
will be cheerfully and gratefully re-
ceived.
It is true the demands upon the
generosity of our people have been
unusually numerous this year, but 1t
is also a fact that no more worthy
appeal for their assistance has been
made than that now advanced IN be-
half of the Civic Leagues doll and
TOW fund. A small amount Of money
could not be expended to better adj
vantage than by providing a measure
Of happiness for some destitute lttle
tot, and it is earnestly hoped thai
everyone who can possibly do SO VII
send in a contribution and help tt
that extent in making this years dis,
tribution as successful as those Of
previous years. .,
As stated, the fund is herewith in
augurated with the following dona
ton: =,
A selfish Red Man. l'o'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
FOR SALE.

One 10" globe valve, Hanged end, per-
feet order; S45.
Three boiler shells, 30'x5'; good for
drainage purposes.
1874 feet 49, boiler tubes; good and
in demand for rice syphons.
Five boiler channel beams.
One small open-kettle pan copper
coil, /" connection.
Three secondhand steel crown wheels
for IA" journals.
Hardman cabinet grand piano, 800;
good condition.
Bosch high tention magnetic for six
cylinder car.
Bosch high tention magnetic for six
six-cylinder car.
Amplex 20 II. P. motor, perfect con-
dition; s275.
"Pilot" acetylene machine, SO lights,
with piping; 500.
"Colt" acetylene machine, so lights,
with piping, 500.
E. D. KLOTZ,
Paincourtville, La.
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rab CROSS NOTES.
Pnpv MISS FREDA SINGER.
a. A. %&%%$&@&$

Mrs. r. A. Singer has been appoint
ed chairman of the supplies commit
tee to succeed Mrs. G. D. Bentley,
who recently resigned.
The penny party given at the Con
zales High School under the direction
Of Miss Rosalie Dufour was a splen,
did success. The amount of $14.9o
was realized. The people Of Con
gales have always responded to every
good cause, and are going into Red
Cross work with their usual en-
thusiasn. ,:,,.
The girls of the DonaldsonV!lie
High School are also contributing
their time and energy to Red cross
work. Garments are made under the
direction of Miss Marguerite Blsland'
domestic science teacher, with rapid
itv and accuracy, and many other
girls are regular members OF the
bandage classes. ss =.
A small gold bar pin was found al
Headquarters Thursday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
Bridge Project Nearing Realization

Bridge Project Nearing Realization
F. Edw Babin, of Hope Villa, came
to town Wednesday to be present at
the meeting of the police jury. and
when the session failed to materlallze
owing to the absence of quorum
remained over until the following day
and was instrumental in securing the
presence of a sufficient number OF
Jurors to enable the holding OF a
meeting. Mr.. Babin has worked hard
for the past two years to secure the
construction of bridge across Bayou
Manchac at Hope Villa, and seems
about to have the satisfaction of see
ing his efforts rewarded, since the po-
lice Jury at it's session Thursday ap-
pointed q committee to confer with a
similar committee representing the
police jury of East Baton Rouge par
ish regarding the erection OF the
bridge, full authority being given the
Ascension conferees to enter into any
agreement or contract for the build
ing of the structure.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
DISTRICT COURT.
Summary of Business Transacted at
This Weeks Sittings.

has weeks Outings
The work of the regular non-jury
term of district court convened on the
5th instant was continued this week,
sessions Of the judicial body being
held Tuesday and Thursday. A rec
ord of the business transacted is con-
tanned in the following summary:
Mrs, Cecilia Brown VS.. Picard d
Geismar, Ltd, ct ais; defendants
granted suspensive or devolutive ap-
neal to circuit court, returnable at
next sitting of said court in Donald
sonville, upon furnishing bond accord
ing to law.
Victoria Catlin VS.. Charles Keel
ing; default entered.
Nj. Coauenheinl VS.. Mrs. K. Man.
cuso; default entered.
r, Westheimer Sons Co. vs.. Sc
bastian Verdina; default entered.
silas Walker vs.. Hopeful Colored
Baptist Church; dismissed at plain
tiff's cost. ,
Gary Plenty ct ais. vs.. Silas Walk
err: dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
John Baptiste VS.. Nannette dol
land; default entered.
Henry Lochte Co., Ltd, vs.. Sidney
A. Chauvin; judgment for plaintiffs
for S181.29, with legal interest IRON
Oct. 10, 1917.
Terrio Heirs VS.. Bank of Donald
sonville in liquidation; Judgment rem
dered declaring plaintiffs to be thf
owners of the undivided one-half OF
certain lot of ground in the city Of
Donaldsonville, in the square bound
ed by Mississippi, st. Vincent, st
Patrick and Iberville streets, meas
uring 81 feet 4 inches front on st
Patrick street; defendant to pay al
G. A. Weigand & Co. VS.. Dominica
Casso: Judgment for plaintiffs To-
s141.l3, with legal interest from dat
of judgment until paid.
Interstate Trust and Banking Com
pany VS.. Picard G. Geismar, Ltd, e
ais; reassigned to Friday, Nov. %.
Lucien Acosta, Jr., VS.. George Ian
| dry; exception reassigned to Nov. "a
The suit of Western Union Tele
graph Company VS.. J. A. Dalferes e
ais. fixed for trial Thursday, was con
timed owing to the absence of Judg
Fred. A, Middleton, of Gretna, WI
has hean amounted by Judge Gilber
to try the case.
Upon disposing of the docket 70
| the current week, court adjourned I
Friday next, the 23rd inst, at l
o'clock a. m. -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

Divide Leblanc VS.. Emily Snee
DY VIRTUE OF an order of sale in
ID the above entitled case, and to me
directed, I will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, after due ap-
praisement, at the principal front
door of the courthouse Of the parish
of Ascension, in the city of Donald
sonville, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1917,
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
A miscellaneous quantity of house
hold goods, as per inventory on file:
Seized in the above case by yi~eete of
writ of provisional seizureop
Terms-Cash in United States
currency.
L. J. ECHEVERRIA,
Constable Fourth Ward.
Donaldsonville, La, Nov. 9, 1917.
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NOTICE

Stockholders of the Commercial and Savings
Bank, DonaldsonvilIe Louisiana.
NOTICE is hereby given to the stockholders
IN Of the Commercial and Savings Bank.
Donaldsonviile. La. that in accordance
with the terms of Act 1874 Of the general as
sembly of the state of Louisiana, for the SEES
sion of 1915. there will be a meeting of the
stockholders of said bank, at its banking
house in the city of Donaldsonville La. on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1917. at IL
o'clock a. M, for the purpose of amending
Article Three go of the chapter of said bank
by increasing the capital stock thereof. and
for the purpose of transacting any other bust
ness that might come up before said meeting.
ALBERT DELERY. President.
Doraldsonville, La, Nov. II. 1917.
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TREsPAss NOTICE.
DoNALDsoNVILLE, LA.

Burnside La. Nov. Q, i9lT.
My0TICE is HEREBY GIVEN that no hunt
III ing or shooting is allowed on the prop
critics of the Miles Planting and Manu-
featuring Company, including all the pianfa-
tioDs comprising the Miles group at Burn
side on the east bank Of the river. and the
Now Hone plantation IN Ascension and Ar
mant plantation in St. James. on the west
bank Of the river. Persons violating this
regulation will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent Of the law.
$3.50 MILES PLTG. AND MFG. co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

Invitations have been received mere
announcing the approaching marriage
of Miss Gladys Dorothy Shelburne e,
of indianapolis, Indiana, to Alfred
Dawkins Donnaud, formerly of New
Orleans, the ceremony to take place
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon OF Satur-
day, the first of December, at Indian
apolis, where Mr.. Donnaud is present.
" located. The groom-to-be is well
known in Donaldsonville, and his
many friends will learn with interest,"
and pleasure of the important event
soon to transpire In which be will De
90 happily concerned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

K. A. Aucoin, the hustling proprie-
tor of the Donaldsonville Garage,
t,reezed into the Chief Office this fore
noon to say that he will receive two
carloads Of Ford automobiles this
month, the combined shipments COM
prising six touring cars, four run
abouts and two chassis. In December
the Donaldsonville Garage will re-
ceivc shipment of five touring cars
and one Sedan.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
NOTICE.

EYoTICE is hereby given that certain
EN promissory note dated Sept. 8, 1908, for
the sum of three hundred dollars, made,
executed and signed by Cleophas Sayoie, pay
able to the order of himself on Jan. i. 1911,
and identified with an act Of mortgaRe ex-
ecuted by said Cleophas sasoie to and in ia
vor of A. NJ. Marchand, has been lost, mis-
laid or destroyed. The public is warned not
to negotiate said instrument.
tSigned> A. N MAkcHASD.
Aey, La, Nov. 10, 1911.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

It gives US pleasure to learn that
Hon. E. N. Pugh, who has been under
the weather since his return to Don
aldsonville recently, is gradually re-
cuperating from the attack and was
able to go to his Office for whlle
this week. Mr. Pugh's wide circle OF
friends will be gratified to know OF
the improvement in his condition, and
will eagerly anticipate seeing him out
again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

The police jury, at a meeting Thurs
day, adopted resolution approving
the bid submitted by S. A. Gano for
the construction Of the gravel road in
the second road district Of the parish,
ard authorizing the president to sign
a contract fl the work on behalf of
the jury. Tho proceedings of the par
ochial lawn2a kers will be published in
full il next weeks issue Of the Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

G. f. Harrison, who for the past
ten wears has filled the position OF
manager of the Cumberland telephone
exchange at Opelousas, arrived here
this week to take charge of the local
exchange, which has been without a
manager since the departure Of T. t.
Tvree a few weeks ago. It gives us
pleasure to welcome Mr.. Harrison to
Donaldsonville, and in common with
the patrons of the telephone exchange
and the citizens of the community
generally, to wish him full measure
Of success in the discharge Of his du-
ties.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

Mrs. Adam Dobel, aged Is years,
lifelong resident of Plaquemine, died
Tuesday Of last week at the residence
of her son Frank Dobel, in that town.
She leaves four sons and one daugh-
ter, Messrs. Albert, Frank, Alex. and
Louis Dobel, and Mrs. Sam. Petit, of
Donaldsonville. The latter was ct
her mothers bedside when the final
commons came
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
CARD OF THANKS.

yKYE DESIRE to express to our friends and
wv neighbors our deep appreciation OF their
kindness and aid during the illness and
at the death and burial of our beloved hus-
band and father. John Ramirez. Especially
do we wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to
Rev. Father C. NJ. Chambon, DR.. T. H. Han
son, and Jasmin Tobias. for their numerous
thoughtful attentions in the hour of our sore
trial and sorrow To each and every one
who in any way contributed to the full meas
ure of generous consideration and tender
sympathy of which we were the recipients
On this sad occasion, our hearts go out in
gratitude, WIFE AND CHILDREN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
LOST. sTRAYEp or STOLEN.

FROM BEN HUR PLANTATION. on the
east bank of the Mississippi river in
East Baton Rouge parish, Sept: Is, 1917,
i black mare mule, four years old. IN g0oo
condition. No marks or brands. suitable
reward will be paid for the return of the
animal, or for information leading to its re-
coyery. Notify ]. F. SAXON. Burnside La
| or EMILE LeBOEUF. Donaldsonville. La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
Meeting of Fair Directors Called:

Meeting of Fair Directors Called.
President Lewis e. MurreH OF the
South Louisiana Fair Association mas
issued call for meeting Of the a.
rectors to be held Sunday, Nov. 49,
at 10 a. NJ, in the Office of the assoeia-
lion 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 formulate
plans for the 1918 exhibition, to elect
a secretary-manager, and to nominate
new directors and officers. the regu,
lar election Of directors will be neio
on the first Sunday in February as
4srovided in the charter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

Edgar J. Fortier, one of Ascension's
volunteers in Uncle Sans service,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Fortier,
ST.. of Donaldsonville, has had his
name enrolled as a subscriber TO the
Chief, and gives his address as Co. II,
l56th Infantry, Camp Beauregard,
La. Young Fortier writes that ne is
now in quarantine, one of the boys in
his squad having developed case of
measles. The patient was sent 70 the
base hospital and the other members
of the squad were quarantlned Tor
The time being.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

c. Winter, whom the Chief report
ed last week as convalescing from a,
spell of sickness, suffered a relapse
Of the attack and has been III a serious
condition all this week at his home in
Ioumas street His many friends are
deeply concerned over his illness, and
fervently hope there will soon be a
change for the better, followed by his
complete restoration to health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
New Industry for Upper Ascension.

New industry Tor upper
John Dominique, of Modesto, was IN
town Tuesday on business and
brought the Chief a sample OF the de-
licious syrup turned out by him at the
mill owned by his brother, E. }.
ated this season for the first time.
The plant derives Its motive power
from a gasoline engine, ana mas !, :
capacity Of from four to five barrels
Of syrup in twenty-four hours. In
addition to the crop raised by Mr.
Dor Dominique, the cane grown BY :. va l len
tine Landry and Joe Anthony has been
con- converted into syrup at the Dom.
iniaue mill. The output is Of high
quality, both as regards appearances
and favor, and the excellent results
or on the enterprise and offer basis 70,
the belief that extensive development
Of the industry may be anticipated
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

Camille Esneault, of Faubourg Ia
Pipe, who was stricken last week with
a painful attack of illness, went 70
New Orleans Sunday to undergo a
course of treatment at the Charity
Hospital. He writes home that he Is
feeling better, but in all probability
will have to undergo an operation
shortly. Mr.. Esneault was accom-
panied to New Orleans by his brother,
4. J. Esneault, who returned to Don
jacksonville Monday night.
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FOUND.

NN RIVER ROAD in front of Souvenir
plantation, above Donaldsonville. Tues
day, Nov. IS, one GOODYEAR tire, rear
lamp, and Louisiana automobile license plate
No. 2s015, for year 1917. The owner may
recover the articles by establishing title to
property and paying for this notice. Com
municate with HOMER RICHARD. Smoke
Bend. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
Running of Barn Causes $4,000 Lose.

A barn on Thos. D. Cox's St. Phil
omene plantation on the west bank Of
Bayou Lafourche, about four miles
below Donaldsonville, was totally de-
s gn BY fire last Saturday evening,
together with 5000 barrels of corn and
about $500 worth Of hay: The fire
started at 5:45 p. m, shortly after the
nulesatabled in the building had been
fed, and had gained such Roadway be-
fore being discovered that it proved
impossible to save the structure. me
mules were rescued, however. Mr..
Cox estimates his loss at approximate
" $4,000, with no insurance. He Is
unable to account for the origin OF
the blaze. The motor truck OF vigil
ant Hose Company Of Donaldsonvliie,
was rushed to the scene, but arrived
too late to render assistance
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

Miss Jeanne Maurin, who went to
New Orleans recently to matriculate
as q student in the Charity Hospital
training school for nurses, has re-
turned home, having fa0nd the duties
required Of her too .otrdhou for ner
limited physical ar.lcity. diss Ethel
park. who entered the training school
at the same time as Miss Maurin, IS
continuing the course.