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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-26

San Francisco, Dec. 26.--Federal
officials announce the arrest on a
presidential warrant OF Frank Sehu-
ienberg. alleged TO be one OF the
cleverest and most dangerous Ger
man spies operating on the Pacific
coast. According to army officers,
he planned to destroy government
docks and shipping In most OF the
big coast ports.
Military authorities said Schulen-
berg. under instructions from Lieut.
wilhelm Won Bricken. former mill
tary attache at the local German
consulate. purchased ton OF dyna-
mite In Seattle at about the time Of
the explosion OF a barge loaded with
munitions In Puget Sound.
There Is evidence. II was stated, Of
close association between Schulen-
berg and Franz Won Papen. former
head of the German secret service Ia
the United States, and with Ram
Chandra. who Is on trial In the fed
eral court on charge OF violating
the neutrality of the United States.
Information in the hands of mhi-
tary authorities is said to cover al
legged unneutral acts on Schulen-
berg's part as follows:
"In December, 1914, Schulenberg
reported to Won Bricken at the Ger
man. consulate In San Francisco and
volunteered for service Of any kind.
He was sent to see Ram Chandra
and was furnished money to go to
Seattle"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-26
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN KNOWN
As III" BELIEVED TO BE ON
PACIFIC COAST
ASSOCIATE or FRANZ Won PA{N
Ton of Dynamite Purchased Pre-
} vlous 10 Explosion Of barge Load
cd With Munitions

San Francisco. Dec. ga mys-
terious woman. designated only as
III" who has been high In the coun-
ellis OF wilhelmstrasse headquarters
OF the German secret service. direct
ed the activities Of Franz Schulen-
berg. the alleged master Teuton SPY,
held here for purchasing dynamite,
Maxim silencers and rifles. Accord
Ing to the federal authorities. the
woman. who escaped apprehension
here a month ago. is still In the
United States and her capture is Inn
minent. She Is q brunette about 35
years Of age and OF high parentage.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
z HOHEN SOLMS NEWS. =
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Alfred Parker, of Kenner, former
ly of Hohen Solms, was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dugas for a week,
returning home Thursday.
Hon. G. B. Reuss left Wednesday
for New Orleans to spend few days
with Mrs. Reuss and daughter, Miss
Ethelyn Reuss, who have been in the
Crescent City for some time.
Miss Rowena Del Hommer visited
relatives in Baton Rouge last Satur-
day and Sunday.
Manuel Alleman, Sabin Landry and
Antoine Curse, all engaged in rails
ing sugar cane on Germania-Elise
plantation, bought Ford each, which
speaks we'll for the thrift Of these
tenants, and tends to show that ''bet..
ter times" are coming to the sugar
planters.
After month Of rainy weather,
the value of gravel roads is demon
strated more than ever. Dirt roads
in this section are at present almost
impossible, while the road along the
river is in good condition, especially
as it has been kept in repair all along.
The cold wave struck here pretty
hard, the thermometer registering %
degrees yesterday friday morning.
All truck suffered severely.
BOOSTER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
X-Ray Pharmacy Sold.

George Griffon and E. B. Holbrook,
propriehrs of the Walton Drug Com
pany atsHhite Castle, have purchased
from Edmond Richard the contents
of the X-Ray Pharmacy in this city.
The negotiations were conducted
through Nose Bloomenstiel, local real
estate agent, and the act of sale was
signed on the 1st inst. Mr.. Holbrook
has taken charge of the pharmacy,
which will continue to be located in
the building at the corner of Railroad
and Nichols avenues, owned by Alex.
Bloomenstiel. We understand that
Mr.. Richard will devote his entire at
tention <Tereae to the cultivation
of the rice cr The is raising on a
tract of leased land above barrow
His many friends are gratified to
learn that he and his estimable family
will continue to make their home in
Donaldsonville. The Chief welcomes
Messrs. Griffon and Holbrook as high
ly desirable acquisitions to the com
munity's commercial ranks, and wish
es them a generous measure of sue
cess.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
Church Notice.

The theme of the pastors sermon
at the Methodist church tomorrow
morning at II o'clock will be, "A
whole city in penitence as result OF
the missionary message Of Jonah. =
Mrs. Kirchberg (soprano) and Mr..
Avery (tenor) will sing, cat the Place
of Prayer" At the evening service
Mrs. Avery will lead the Epworth
League service, and the following
subjects will be discussed ideals of
perfection in christian character, and
how realized in a christians life," by
Mrs. J. c. Kirchberg; care nations
obligated to observe the principles of
Golden Rule as are Individuals" by
Miss Marguerite Bylsma; "The part
the individual has in carrying out the
church's mission to save lost world, y
by George Avery.
The Junior Epworth League for
children will use as the theme of their
devotional meeting at clock, "The
old testament way Of giving"
The weekly cottage prayer meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Birckel Wednesday evening.
The public is invited to attend all
of these meetings.
P. o. LOWREY, Pastor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
Celebrate Golden Wedding.

The completion of a half-century
of happy welded life by Mr.. and Mrs.
Alces Savoie was made the occasion
of a celebration last Sunday at the
home of the estimable old couple, in
the St. Amant neighborhood. Sur
rounded by multitude of children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
friends and acauaintances, the VEN
cradle couple were extended hearty
congratulations and good wishes for
their remaining years on the highroad
of life. In the face Of inclement
weather, friends and acquaintance
literally poured in from the four cor
ners of the community. Rev. j. C.
Gonon, pastor of the Cornerview
Catholic church, officiated at interest
ing religious ceremonies and deliver
ed an eloquent address, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Savoie renewed their marital
vows. In behalf of friends Hon. JOS
eph Gonzales presented the aged
couple with valuable gifts. Interest
ing talks were, made by L. A. Du
plessis, J. R. Singletary and Judge J.
P. Bourgeois. The Gonzales Silver
Cornet Band furnished music for the
occasion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY CALLED.
Democratic Committee Orders Elec.
ton for March ID
Donaldsorville, La, Feb. 3, /!

Donaldsorville, La, Feb. 3, 1917.
Whereas, under the provisions OF
the charter of the city of Donaldson
vile, as amended by the general
election laws of the state, Walter
Lemann, Mayor and Commissioner Of
Public Health and Safety in and fol-
! the city of Donaldsonville, has called
a general election to be held in said
city on Saturday, May 5, 1917, in &C
cordance with the provisions of the
general laws governing elections, for
the purpose Of electing the following
officials of the city of DonaldsonvlIe
| for term Of four years beginning
June ID, 1917, to-wit: Mayor and
Commissioner of Public Health and
Safety, Commissioner of Finance,
and Commissioner of Streets and
Parks and
Whereas, in the absence of DEM
ocratic municipal executive committed
for the city of Donaldsonville, the
members Of the Democratic executive
committee of the parish of Ascension
residing within the corporate limits
of said city of Donaldsonville are en-
powered by law to call Democratic
primary election for the nomination
of candidates of the Democratic party
for said municipal Offices; therefore
be it
Resolved, that white Democratic
primary election be and the same is
hereby ordered to be held through
out the city of Donaldsonville on
SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1917, for
the purpose of nominating candi-
date for the office of Mayor and Com
missioner of Public Health and Safe
ty, Commissioner Of Finance, and
Commissioner at Streets and Parks,
respectively, we'll as three candi-
dates for the &Nfce of member of the
Democratic executive committee Of
the city of Donaldsonville; all of said
candidates to be voted for through
cut the city of Donaldsonville at the
polling booth established at the court
house in said city.
Be it further resolved, that appiica-
tions Of candidacy for the above NAM
ed Offices shall be filed with the act
ing secretary of this committee with
in ten days from the date of this
call, accompanied by fee of $40 in
the casAAof applicants for the offices
of May& and Commissioner of Public
Health and safety, Commissioner o.
Finance, and Commissioner Of
Streets and Parks.
Be it further resolved, that candi-
dates for the office of member Of the
Democratic city executive comriittee
shall not be required to post any de-
post whatever.
Be it further resolved, that this
committee, acting in lieu of the DEM
ocratic executive committee of the
city of Donaldsonville, shall meet at
the courthouse in said city on Thurs
day, February Is, 1917, at 10 o'clock
a. m, for the purpose of declaring ali
candidates for the above named Of
fees who are without opposition to
be the duly qualified nominees of the
Democratic party for the respective
offices for which they may be can
didates.
A true copy. E. K. SIMS,
B. J. VEGA, Chairman.
Acting Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
Smokestack Painter Killed.

While painting a smokestack at the
Armant sugar factory near Vach-
erie, at about o'clock Thursday
morning, Jan. 25, Cashmere Ribas,
aged SO years. employed by Joseph T
Cafiero, of this city, sustained fatal
injuries when the scaffold on which he
was working fell from under him
through the breaking Of the iron hook
by which the platform was suspended
from the top of the stack. The un-
fortunate man was precipitated dis
taace of about 35 feet, fracturing his
stS Il and breaking his left arm in two
gRces, besides sustaining other in
tries. He was placed on a 7. & T.
grain and conveyed to the Charity
Hospital in New Orleans, where he
died at 9 o'clock Thursday night. The
body was brought to Donaldsonville
the following afternoon and Inferred
in the Catholic cemetery, following
services at Ascension Church. De-
ceased was a native of Spain, and is
survived by his wife and four chill
dren, all girls.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
IN MEMoRrAM.

YgYHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father in His
w infinite love and wisdom has seen fit to
call from us our friend and member OF
the Cliff Dwellers' Literary Society, Jules
Leo Daigle; and whereas, we wish to ex-
press our love and respect and to extend to
his sorrowing family deepest sympathy
Be it resolved. that the Cliff Dwellers'
Literary Society. deeply mourning his loss,
will ever cherish his memory as a splendid
example of young manhood
Be it resolved, that copy of these resoiu-
tons be made a part of our record, and that
a copy be sent to his family and one to the
Baton Rouge State-Times and the Donald
sonviile Chief Signed,
BENTLEY B. MACKAY,
EI WALKER President.
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
PROCLAMATION.

ygYHEREAs, Mardi Gras, February 20,
w 1917, will be celebrated in the city OF
Donaldsonville by an attractive program
arranged by Mohawk Tribe of Red Men; ana
Whereas, in order for the celebration to be
a success, it is essential that ali citizens CO.
operate:
Now, therefore. !, Walter Lemann, Mayor
and Commissioner of Public Health and
Safety, do hereby publicly proclaim TUESDAY,
February 20. a day of rest and rejoicing for
all citizens of Donaldsonville. | do hereby
call upon all the merchants to join in the
spirit of the day by closing their places OF
business at noon, so that all of their en-
ployees may participate in the pleasures OF
the day, and l do furtheIareauest that all
places of business and al ONES be appro-
priately decorated with tPY carnival coiors.
In testimony whereof witness my sigma .n
ture and seal of the city OF DonaldsonVihe'
this goth day of January, 1917.
WALTER LEMANN
Mayor and Commissioner Of Public Health
and Safety.
A. j. MELANCoN. City Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
Garage Under New Management.

kA. Aucoin, the energetic and pro-
gressive proprietor of the Donaldson
vile Garage, has taken charge of the
mechanical department of the enter
prise, located in the Lemann Addition,
and will conduct the establishment
hereafter for his own account. Mr..
Aucoin's son, Klebert Aucoin, will
manage the business, and two ex-
merit mechanicians will be engaged.
As is well known, the garage is
equipped with complete line Of tools,
machinery and appliances, and with
capable workmen in charge, the es-
adjustment will be in position to
undertake and successfully handle re-
pair work Of any kind, no matter how
difficult
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
Reduced Rates to New Orleans and
Return Via Valley Route.

The Burnside and Donaldsonville
Packet Company announces that it
will hereafter sell special weekend
tickets to New Orleans and return via
the steamer Virgie and Mississippi
Valley route, at the rate of $3.50 for
the round trip from Donaldsonville.
These tickets will be sold on the boat
Saturday afternoon and Sunday
morning, and are good fofR eturn up
ITO and including the train leaving
Lew Orleans at 2:55 o'clock Monday
aernoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
WOMAN ALL RUN DOWN
Made Strong and Well By Vinol

Waynesboro, Pa-"I was all run down
after a hard spell of bronchitis so it was
hard for me to keep about. I had pains
in my chest and took cold easily. a
friend asked me to try Vinol. did, and
it built me up SO am strong and we'll
and am able to do my housework which
I had not done for three months before
taking Vinol."-Mrs. Y. r. HoRBoUaH,
Waynesboro,nPa.
Vinol ere 5 an appetite, aids diges-
ton, makes pure blood and creates
strength. Your money back If it fails.
X-RAY PHARMACY
e. Richard, Prop, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

The Junior class of the Donaldson
vile High School gave benefit dance
in the school auditorium Friday eve
ming of last week, and the affair
proved both social and financial sue
cess. A large crowd attended and
everyone had an enjoyable time. The
class is thinking of giving another
dance later on, perhaps some time
next month, not for the purpose of
raising funds, but solely as social
entertainment. The date will be an
nounced in the Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
: HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS. =
: BY TITLE NJ. PELTIER.


The boys of the military company
have ordered their uniforms and eX-
pect to receive them in the near flu
ture. The company will take part in
the big carnival parade on the 10th
of February, and will give an exhibit
ton drill under the command of it's
capable instructor, Otto Mestayer
The dance given by the Juniors in
the high school building Friday night,
Jan. 26, was a success both socially
and financially.
The entertainment of Wednesday
night last at the Grand Theatre, un-
dea sSpices of the Glee Club, was
a r Literary Society held
meeting Jan. &c, the fol-
lowing program being successfully
rendered:
Reading of minutes, Secretary
Olive Stuart.
Recitation, Selma Steinhaus.
Vocal solo, Fannie Templet.
Debate, Resolved, that congress
should enact law requiring univer-
sal military service" Affirmative
Elvie Noel, Josepha JUDGE Negative
-Aline Kahn, Jane JUDGE.
Original story, Vivian Morgan
Reading, Ida Landry.
Editors paper, Title Peltier.
Critics remarks, O. Mestayer.
The society adjourned to meet
again on the 9th of February. Visi-
tors are cordially invited to attend all
which are held every other
Friday at 2:30 p. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
Fair Stockholders to Meet Tomorrow.

Fair Stockholders to Meet Tomorrow.
The stockholders of the South Lou
isiana Fair Association will hold their
annual meeting in this city tomorrow
forenoon, at II o'clock, for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the en-
suing year, in accordance with the
charter of the organization. The
meeting will be preceded by final
session of the present board of direct
ors, at 0 a. M, at which it is expect
ed a report will be submitted showing
the financial condition of the assocla-
tion
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Lionel A. Sheldon, who was
prominent figure in Louisiana politics
during the reconstruction era, serving
at one time as member of congress
from the second district, died last
week in California. He was man OF
fine physique and marked ability.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

The many friends Of Dir. John ID.
Hanson, who has been under the
weather" for some days past, will be
gratified to learn that he has recuper-
ated sufficiently to leave the house
and is again attending to his extern
sive practice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Landry, Of OPP
elousas, and E. J. Vega, OF Dallas.
are guests Of relatives here, having
been called to Donaldsonvil!e on the
sad mission of attending the funeral
of Col A. D. Vega.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Misses Mary Brooks Ragland and
Theresa Holder, Of Jackson, MISS,
arrived Friday evening to spend some
time here as the attractive guests OF
DIR, and Mrs. f. Kittredge Sims.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Lenard Folse has returned from
Gramercy, where he filled clerical
position in the big refinery OF the
Colonial Sugars Company during the
recent grinding campaign.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

A. w. Brande, one of the genial
hosts of the Qmera Cafe, is up and
about again a having, been con-
fined to bed for several days with
painful attack of rheumatism.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Ulysses Rodriguez, of Faubourg la
Pipe, who filled a position in the fac
tory of the Belle Helene Cooperative
Sugar Company during the past two
grinding seasons, has accepted a per-
manent situation as bookkeeper in the
employ of that concern. Mr.. Rodri-
guez has purchased q Ford in which
to make weekly trips to Belle Helene.
He will continue to reside in Fau-
bourg la Pipe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Caliste Montero sends the Chief
a souvenir postcard from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, where he is assisting IN the
erection of sugar mill being put up
at that place by the John H. Murphy
Iron Works of New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

The next examination Of applicants
for teachers certificates will be held
at the Office Of Supt. H. P. Broussard,
in the Donaldsonville High School
building, March Is, 27 and %,
(whites) and March 20, 80 and 81,
(negroes). The examination of
teachers upon the books of the Read
ing Course will be held Saturday.
March "a.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Mrs. Maurice Levy, of Napoleon
vile, and her guest, Miss Rose Bloch,
of Gordonsville, Va, spent Thursday
very pleasantly III town as the guests,
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ab@H. Bloomen-
stiel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Evan j. Mccall, of upper Ascen-
sion, was in New Orleans on business
during the week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Capt. Charles H. Baxter, last sur
viving officer Of Admiral Farraguts
staff, died in New York last week
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Ladnry nov
ed to Plaquemine Thursday, Mr.. Ian
dry having secured a position on an
Gil boat operating in Bayou Plaque
mine. While regretting their depart
ure from Donaldsonville, the Chief
joins the numerous friends Of the es-
Unable couple in wishing them I'M
bounded happiness and full measure
of prosperity in their new home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
Good Music at the Gem.

Ross Allen, a pianist of unusual
talent, has been engaged to play at
the Gem Theatre today, tomorrow
and Monday. In addition to render
ing popular "rags," ballads and other
selections, Mr.. Allen will accompany
the pictures with appropriate music.
He is the author of you're the Light
of the World to Me- Crosse of My
Heart" and "I'll be Waiting in the
Moonlight, Dear, For YOU" all OF
which have scored a success. Lovers
of good music should not fail to hear
him during his engagement at fhe
Gem.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Miss Jeanne Constantin, of Avon
dale. is visiting Miss Rosalie Landry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Evan ]. Mccall, OF
Evan Hall, left Friday afternoon for
a several days stay in Alexandra.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

At a well-attsmled meeting of the
Elks' Lodge III sday night, officers
for the ensuing Year were nominated
and other business of interest and i'm
portance transacted The election
will take place at the meeting of the
lodge to be held Thursday, March 1,
and will be followed by supper ten
dered by the Donaldsonville members
of the organization to the non-resi-
dent brothers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
Som afi.ing Good.

Those who hate nasty medicine
should try Chamberlain's Tablets for
constipation. They are pleasant to
take and their effect is so agreeable
and SO natural that you will not rea-
ize it has been produced by a medl-
cine. Obtainable everywhere.-(Ad.)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

w. C. Hanson, of Fortuna, Cuba,
who is here on visit to relatives, re-
turned during the week from New
Orleans, where he went recently to
consult specialist in regard to his
health, which has been impaired for
the past several months. Mr.. Han
sons numerous friends in this com
munity will join the Chief in wishing
him a speedy and comSete recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
TREsPASs NOTICE.

Donaldsonville, La, Jan. 13, 1917.
AYoTICE is hereby given that no hunting
~ or trespassing Of any kind is allowed
~ on the properties of the Lemann Co.,
ia ANYONE found violating this regula-
ton viii be prosecuted to the fullest extent
If the law LEMANN CO., LTD.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

Hector A. Himel. of St. James, late
secretary Of the Lafourche Levee
Board, was business visitor to Dom
jacksonville Tuesday and received a
cordial greeting from his many
friends. Mr.. Himel is now filling the
position Of deputy sheriff, yard fore
man and timekeeper in the employ of
the Bowie Lumber Company, at st.
James.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03

State of Louisiana. Parish of Ascension
do hereby certify the above and foregoing
to be duly recorded in Book of Charters No.
/, folio 4.
In faith whereof, witness my hand ana
seal of office, at Donaldsonville, La, this
End day Of February, 1917.
j. Ed. FERNANDEZ,
Dy Clerk and Recorder.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-02-03
AGED FARMER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917.

f. Richard. Prop. DonaldsonVllle, La.