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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Methodist Church Notes.

Rev. and Mrs. w. F. Henderson
entertained number of their friends
Thursday evening at the Methodist
parsonage, at which time a social club
was formed that it is expected will
add to the interest of the young life
of the community. At least two
meetings month will be held, to be
devoted exclusively to some form OF
helpful entertainment. A great deal
of enthusiasm was shown by those
present, and they are looking forward
to the next meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Kirschberg, next Friday night,
with great deal of pleasure. The
activities of the club are not confined
to any particular church, but will in
clude all who care to take advantage
of it's privileges. 1t is intended to
thus bring about closer relationship
between their friends. Mrs. Kirsch-
berg, telephone No. 249, or Mrs. Hen
derson, telephone No. 124, will be
pleased to give any information with
reference to the plans.
Mrs. Kirschberg organized chill
dren's social society Friday afternoon,
and the little folk are looking for
ward to a great many good times dur
ing the coming months, as they know
Mrs. Kirschberg's ability to entertain.
REV. w. F. HENDERSON,
Pastor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
History of the Foundation of St. Vim
cents House, Donaldsonville, La.
(written by Sister Gonzaga, 1s4A.)

Written by Sister Gonzaga, 1s44.)
In order to satisfy the inquisitive
and curious of our posterity who may
wish to know by whom and in what
manner the establishment was COM
menced, the following memorandum
will show:
On New Years day, 1843, at $50
in the morning, six of us, viz: Sister
Lorretto, S. Mary Gonzaga, S. Pas
chal, S. Sevina, S. Theonelle and S.
Adelaide, landed in Donaldsonville.
We took breakfast and dinner at Mile.
Leveaue's; in the afternoon took pos
session of our house, which resembled
an old barn. It consisted of four
small rooms which were to serve for
parlor, dormitory, school-rooms and
community room. Two of these were
taken for the school, and leave you,
dear reader, to imagine how closely
we were packed when we, had three
beds in one little room and sat IN 1t
besides. For table we used to put
board on the tops Of two chairs that
we might see at night; you must know
| we had to borrow table to use at
meal times. When we came to the
house we found in it six bedsteads and
beds. twelve pairs sheets, six cover
lids. nine pairs pillow cases, one pair
blankets which we used alternately
until we got more. Everything else,
nv friends, that you find here mas
been procured since. We abounded
| in poverty, I assure you, and had TO
! work hard. We hadsti plates and
iron spoons for several months, and
had to drink well water which many a
| time had live things in 1t. Our KNIVES
/ and forks, too, we were obllgeo %
handle without handles and many
| time could not get bit OF meat to GU
| with them. The ground was so muddy
| that on Sundays we frequently chang
ed shoes five and sixtimes. Do not
accuse me of exaggeration; it IS FAC
that our kitchen and grefectory were
so uncomfortable we even got our fee
wet going to meals Occasionally
too. we had shower from the roo:
:. which would sprinkle our heads ant
), backs little. Another thing yo'
should know is that our refectory wa
livery dark. We haa EndoW ana
we. wished to seen our brea
and meat went W. ssIs TO keep tn
t door doc open open. Now, you must know
Ell This was not very pleasant in ram
weather, SO we sometimes shut tn
door and lighted lamp. This wa
5 frequently necessary to do at break
:. fast and dinner as well as az supper
/ In going through the yard we ofte'
sunk in the mud over shoe-tops, ana Z
v remedy this our Sisters made brle
. walk from the house ali the way back
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

1onis Boston arrived from Thlbo-
d.nY Thursday to assume the active
no !, . cement Of the Grand Theatre
Company's amusement interests MI ~
nnnaldsonvil1e and Thlbodaux., WE.
Roston's many friends here are happy
- have him with them again and are
extending him cordial welcome BACK as:S
to his old stamping grounds. ms
family will continue to reside IN
Th;hndaux. at least for the time beng,
and he viii make weekly trips to that
town to visit them and to supervise
the operation Of the Grand oom ns
pany's two motion picture tneatres
there.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Aged Veteran Answers Last Roll Call

ClerviIle Simoneaux, native and
lifelong resident of Ascension parish,
died at his home near Barton ct 2
o'clock Thursday morning, aged 30
years and A months. Deceased was 9
carpenter during his younger. days.,
but had not done any work Tor the
past thirty years due to failing eye.
sight and other iinfirmities of age H.
fought II the civil war as q member
Of the Confederate army, and was al
filiated with Maj. Victor Maurin Camp
No. So, of this city, the members Of
which organization attended his
funeral in body. Services were
held at St. Jules Church at Valen-
zuela Friday forenoon, after which
interment was made in the veterans'
tomb in the local Catholic cemetery.
Mr.. Simoneaux's closest surviving rel
alive is a sister, Mrs. Joseph Moliere,
of Rockville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
BRIDAL Pair Visit Relatives Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Weber, of Ba-
ton Rouge, are spending their honey
moon here as the guests of Mr.. Web
er's brothers and sisters-in-iaw, Mr
and Mrs. Caleb Weber and MIR. ano
Mrs. Harry Weber. The young cou'
ME were married last Saturday al
Liberty, Miss, the bride having beer
Miss Lorraine Webb, of Gloster
Thew will leave today for Bator
Rouge, where Mr.. Weber is filling
position in. the employ of the Stand
ard Oil Company. In common witt
the groom's wide circle of friend
throughout this locality, the Che
takes pleasure in extending cordia
congratulations and good wishes t.
the happy pair.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Supplemented History.
Written in December. 1891.

Written in December, looI.
For more commodious lodgings the
holds Of several Sisters were after q
while removed to the garrett, when
thew occupied nearly five years; TINS
APARTMENT had small square board
window at each end which admitted
neither light nor air, but this was
remedied by the open cracks that ex-
tended along the caves, the Wnoie
langth of the house, and the openings
| in the single roof above admltteu [,
both air and sunlight. TO prevent
being deluged by the rain, rags were
stuffed in the openings placed under
meath. In summer time the bed posts
were not warm, but hot to the touch
Tn winter the wind had full sweep
through the whole length OF the
l,dormitorv, Here it is truthful ano
inst to remark that none of the Sisters
were ever heard to complain or com
ment on the inconvenience and priva.
tions of their positions. A period Of
thirty wears afterwards, two OF them
snaak;ne together Of the past, par
ticularly of the lodging in the .garret
they acknowledged to each otner 70
i the first time that many nights tnel
4 limbs were stiff and ached from TN
4 cold which scarcely permitted sieel
to close their eyes. Their washstan'
was a rough bench, their wash-roon
the open yard, with the canopy Q
heaven for a covering. Their. Tar
almost We'd with that of Mother Sea
toms frugal table: heavy sour home
mada bread. boiled beef which mad
SOM and served for dish OF mea
for dinner, the remains served u
cold for next mornings breakfast
In render it more palatable it wa
: som et;mes seasoned with salt an
: vinegar to the palpable detrlmens Q
. weak digestive organs once :
j week regularly good Sister Regis ser
i a box containing fresh bakers, nrea'
t a round of fresh beef meat, bottle
n sweet milk. Every Saturday or SUI
dav morning Capt. streck's boat WI
n ioyfully expected and the box recei'
a ed with iubilation, accompanied
MANY a aGod bless dear Sister Regis
! In the meantime school was opened
!. the two class-roon1s. Thirty pup
: had been waiting the arrival OF II
:, Sisters The French being the La
- guage of the people there was a u
y satisfaction at that language not
ing thoroughly taught, and seyerai ? /,
nils withdrew before the end OF q
'. first nuarter; and some inqulsltr
!" nerson began to inquire, sayln
l. aWhat have these women come 10
r Is It to take in seWing?" Howeye
e. o,n efforts were made, energl
N reused. Two new spacious scno
/ rooms rooms were built. Several examin
ID tons tnu1 Of pupils made before the pub 3
te rave such satisfaction that in q
a time the number increased TO SIX
n to to- eighty. to hundred; Pub
a school funds were offered and reeelv
lie up to the period q the war, W,eno
d. the mart of the trustees. The Blsil
r in the meantime was anxious II
10 postulants should be received 9
voung Sisters formed for the use
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Transferred to New Post.

James r. Black, who for some time
past has been in charge of the j. *.
Newman dairy farm on Bayou. La
fourche in Ascension parish, about
three miles below Donaldsonville, left
last Saturday to assume the manage
sment Of a large farm owned by MIR.
Newman in Vermilion parish, near
Abbeville. Mr.. Black was accom-
eompanied by his charming wife, who
|capably assists him. The estimable
young couple made many warm
friends during the course Of their res
idence here, and it can be said with
out the usual kindly exaggeration that
their departure is keenly regretted,
land wealth of cordial good wishes
extended them for unbounded hap
Ipiness and prosperity in their new
Ihome.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Dabadie are the
happy parents Of a sweet baby girl,
who put in her appearance at their
home last Sunday evening. 1t gives
us pleasure to report the arrival of
the tiny maid, and to join in the con-
gratulations and good wishes occa-
stoned by the felicitous event. .
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Misses Rosa Lee Allen and H1lda
park who are teaching in the Burton
school. returned to Donaldsonvliie
th;s week FOR an indefinite stay, their
school having been closed temporarily
Arc IN the occurrence of fatal case
Of spinal meningitis ct Burton ton me q
victim was a young son Of Mrs. ]. >
wilson, proprietor Of the boarding.
house at that place. His remains
we're brought to Donaldsonville this
forenoon in an automobile and m.
tered in the Protestant cemetery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

DR. Dawson T. Martin, of Acy, was
in town last Sunday on visit TO ms
brothers, John B. and DR.. A; W. Mar
tin. He has been notified that ne
successfully passed the examinations
for enlistment in the medical reserve
corps of the army, and has been CON- !,
missioned a first lieutenant. Until q,
instructed to report for duty ne WI
continue to give his attention to tne
extensive medical practice ne mas
huilt up in his locality.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

w. H. Cox, formerly in charge OF
field operations on Peytavin planta,,
ton, is now supervising agricultural
activities on the nearby Belle Terre
place. succeeding ]. Ernest Landry
who has removed to New Orleans
Mr.. Cox is in turn replaced on Peyta,
vim bv Claud Himel, formerly located
at Brooks, La. Louis Begue mas
come from East Baton Rouge parish
to assume the post of assistant TO Mf'
Himel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Jimmie Shaheen, one Of White Cas-
ties leading young merchants, paid
business visit to Donaldsonville
Thursday afternoon and called at the
Chief Office to leave an order for
posters advertising 'scost price sale"
at his store every Monday and Tues
day hereafter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Oil stoves and furniture repaired
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, al
any of the numerous persons in Don
aldsonville for whom l have done sucf
work can testify. Secondhand fur
niture bought. R. N. WEBER, 62s
Claiborne street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Another spell of cold weather de-
scended upon US this week. tempera-
lures of 26 and % degrees prevaillng
respectively. The heaviest frost IN
years was observed Wednesday morn
ing, everything being covered WIN . =
coating of white as though a hgnt
snou, had fallen. The water in Ba-
Won Lafourche was frozen from bank
~ hank at a point short distance be-
low the railroad bridge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Concludes Long Grinding Season.

The last factory in this section to
terminate the 1917-18 sugar-making
campaign was the Wilbert company's
big Myrtle Grove house in Iberyille
parish, near Plaquemine, which finish
ed grinding at 4 o'clock Monday
morning. Drying out Of the final
strike of sugar was completed the
following day. Diedrich Ohlmeyer.
of Donaldsonville,. who has ofiiciated
as chief proof-stick manipulation at
Myrtle Grove for many years. again
rendered high-class service in that
lcapacity, and was capably assisted by
Ibis son, Ollie Dhlmeyer. Camille
Esneault, of Faubourg la Pipe, as
sumed the post of water-tender five
weeks before the close of the cam
|paign and established an excellent
lrecord.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Calendar for Catholics from Pastor.

Every member of the Catholic con-
gregation in attendance at last Sun
days services was presented with .
beautiful calendar for the year 1918
by Rev. Celestin M. Chambon, the be-
loved pastor Of the church. Enclosed
in the envelope containing the caien-
dar was copy Of the financial state
ment compiled by Father Chambon,
detailing the expenditures made for
improvements to the church property
and the reduction Of the standing debt
since the beginning Of his incumbency
as pastor, April 2, 1915. This in
teresting statement was published in
full in last weeks issue Of the Chief,
and constitutes a showing OF which
Father Chambon may well be proud
and which cannot fail to afford q great
deal of satisfaction and pleasure to
his parishioners.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Messrs. Caleb and Harry Weber
left wednesday for Jesuit's Bend, De,
low New Orleans, where they nunteo
ducks for couple Of days as tne
guests Of Hon. r. E. Perez, mempe,
of the Lafourche basin ieyee pDaru r,
from Plaquemines parish. Iney
,uera Joined at st. James by Hon
Joseph w. Weldon, president OF 1ne
levee hoard, who also participated IN
the hunt. The party returned nome
last night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

After spending couple of weeks
here as the welcome guest of her SON
in-law and daughter, DR.. and Mrs. A.
W. Martin, Mrs. David B. Cunning
ham returned Friday afternoon to her
home in New Orleans. She was &C
companied by Mrs. Martin, who will
remain in the Crescent City a
fortnight or so. q
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Be Patriotic and Attend Curb Market.

Donaldsonville's second curb mar
ket will be held Saturday, Feb. 2. l
take this occasion to urge all citizens
to display their practical PATRIOTISM
by attending this market. 1t has been
Instituted for the sole purpose OF
aiding the people of Ascension par
ish, and any failure of cooperation
manifested unouestionably typities a
class of people known as German
sympathizers. Are YOU among this
class? Answer this question mega
lively by being present at the curb
market in front of the, postofice on
Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 to IL a. m.
MARJORIE B. ARBOUR,
County Emergency Home Demonstra.
ton Agent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

The annual meeting of the stock,
holders of the Donaldsonville Hotel
Company will be held at the Hotel
Donaldson next Monday, the 28tn
inst, at ii a. m, for the purpose OF
electing a board of directors to serve
for the ensuing year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Drs. John D. Hanson, P. T. Thibo-
daux, T. H. Hanson and Clarence
Goette have all been on the sick list
this week. The former is out again,
but the others, while convalescent,
are still indoors, although hopeful Of
being able to resume their practices
within the next day or SO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Alcide Leroy an.
nounce the approaching marriage OF
their daughter, Lea Clara, to Joseph
D. Schaff, the ceremony to take place
at the local Catholic church ihurs-
day, January 81, at o'clock in the
afternoon. No cards.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Due to the severe cold spell and
the. shortage of coal, classes were
suspended at the high school at 1880
o'clock every day this week. The
program of studies was not inter
fered with to any great extent, how
ever, recitation periods merely being
shortened from forty-fve to thirty
minutes each.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Mrs. E. H. Bordelon departed Fri.
day for her home in Marksville, after
enjoying a weeks visit to her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Langbecker, and her
little son, Chalmette Bordelon, who
resides here with his grandparents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26
Honeymooners Here for Brief Stay.

Honeymooners Here for Brief Stay.
Mrs. Abe Bloomenstiel went to New
Orleans Tuesday afternoon, remain
ing there until the following after
noon. Upon her return she was &C
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Loeb, the latter formerly Miss Mil
bred Freund Of Waco, Texas, who had
stopped off in New Orleans en- route
| to their home in Shreveport after a
bridal trip of several weeks through
1.-THE north and east. They spent
| few hours here as the guest OF the
Bfoomenstiels, departing for Shreve'
port on the T. e. P. fast train Wed
nesday night. While in New Or
lleans Mr.. Loeb enlisted in the radio
division Of the navy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

A lovely little daughter arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Park
Thursday night of last week, the l7tn
inst. The Chief joins a host OF
friends in extending congratulations
upon the happy event. ..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Raphael Singer, travelling repre-
sentative for the firm of Levy, Loeb
& Co., returned from a road trip last
evening feeling decidedly under the
weather, and has been compelled to
take to bed. His many friends will
regret to learn of his illness, and will
join in wishing him an early recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Edward Braud, the efficient second
engineer of the Wilbert Company,s
big Myrtle Grove factory in Iberville
parish, was transacting business here
Wednesday and received cordlal
greeting from his many friends. MI.
FRAUD was located on the Souvenir
plantation in this parish for a num-
Der of years, and is well known here
about.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Miss Clara Park returned Tuesday
to resume her duties as member OF
the nursing staff Of the Charity Hos
pital in New Orleans, after a re"
DAYS stay in town with her mother
Mrs. joseph Park.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Paul Bouchereau, the capable field
manager Of the Palo Alto plantation,
was taken quite i'll last Saturday nlght
and II was feared ffoiaa while that ne
was threatened with an attack OF
pneumonia, but fortunately this ap-
nrehension was not realized and 1t
gives us pleasure to state that he has
Completely recovered from the spell
and il back in the saddle once more
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Mrs. Allen T. Gonzales and her
small daughters, Cecilelois and Sigma,
after spending a few days here very
pleasantly as the guests of Mrs. Ned
Maurin and family, returned Friday
to their home in Gramercy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Miss Laurie Fernandez, after filling
a temporary engagement as steno-
prapher in the law Office of Messrs.
puph & Lemann, is now employed IN
d similar capacity in the Bank OF AS
cension.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Mrs. Seisel Darracott, OF Marks.
Vile, formerly Miss Lily Weber OF >.
this city, arrived Tuesday for Visit
to relatives, by whom she is being de-
lightfully entertained.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Another of our boys enrolled in Co.
A. 142nd Machine Gun Battalion, has
attained promotion. Carlton Guillot
is the latest Donaldsonvillian to dis
ftinguish himself, having recently been
advanced to the rank of corporal.
The Chief joins his numerous friends
in congratulating him most cordially
upon the achievement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Rev. M. A. Grace, president OF ST
Charles College at Grand Coteau' La.
was distinguished visitor to Donald,
sonville Friday forenoon, stopping on
here between trains to pay MS re
spects to Very Rev. c. M. Champion
pastor of the local Catholic church.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Miss Rosina Singer, emergency
home demonstration agent for the
parish of Claiborne, arrived today
for a short visit to her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Raphael Singer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Honore Ayraud, of Port Allen, was
in town for a short while yesterday
having come to attend the funeral o.
his uncle, Clerville Simoneaux, Of
Barton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

There will be a dance at Melancons
hall in Smoke Bend Sunday night,
Jan. 27, under the management OF
Elphege Dugas. Music will be tur'
nished by the Claiborne Williams or
chestra. The public is invited to at
tend and good time is promised all
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

After spending week at home
Roland Binnings returned Friday to
Olivier, La, where he is filling re,
sponsible position in the employ OF
Hon. Henry NJ Pharr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Hiss Anna Chapman, Of New Or
leans, spent few days here during
the earl part Of the week as the
quest Of Mrs. Warren D. Williams.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Mrs. Walter Lemann returned Mon
dav from delightful trip through the
east with her brother, Harold Mayer,
of New Orleans. ..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Alphonse Kahn is laid up with
touch of the grippe, which bowlet
him over last evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Charles Maurin, Jr., Is recuperating
from an attack of German measles
which has kept him in the house fol
the past two weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

James Delaune, formerly of Ma
.poleonville, has assumed the position
of field manager of S.. nyejean's Half
Way plantation in upper Assumption
parish, succeeding Robert Prejean,
who is now in charge of the adjoining
Vile du Bots place, also owned by S.
Prejean.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-01-26

Ulysses Esneault, formerly chief
engineer of the municipal power
plant, who removed to New Orleans
several weeks ago to accept position
with the Interstate Electric Company,
writes that he is getting along o. K.'
and likes living in New Orleans very
well. Mr.. Esneault gives his address
as No. 1919 Erato street.