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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Given Sole Charge Of Evan Hall.

A. S. Crawford, who has efficiently
directed field operations on the Sham
rock Land and Planting Company ], 8
Evan Hall plantation in this parish
for the past two seasons, will hereaf--
Tar have entire charge OF that proper
t.. Under an arrangement recently
Effected, John Lott, formerly general
manager of the Evan Hall and Beiie
Alliance plantations as the represent,
alive of the Shamrock Company, Will
henceforth exercise supervision over
the Belle Alliance tract solely, re-
.linouishing Evan Hall to the manage
naent of Mr.. Crawford. The latter
will have as his assistants his brother
Dan. S, Crawford, and Q. a: rose
who have been associated with HIM
for the past year, and under the com
retent direction of this trio OF ex-
rerienced field marshals there can
be no doubt that Evan Hall Will con
tjnue to rank as one Of the best cui'
tivated and most productive sugar es'
tates in Louisiana.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
DUGAS--POCHE.
Large Assembiage of Friends Witness
Marriage of Popular Couple.

A prominent social event of the
week was the marriage on Monday
last of Miss Eunice Alice Poche, the
pretty daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Will
lie A. Poche, Of this city, to Jean K.
Dugas, a we'll known and successful
young planter, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Dugas, of Paincourtville. The
wedding took place at the local Cath
Ollie church and was attended by a
large gathering of friends and rela-
tives Of the contracting parties.
At the appointed hour, one o'clock
in the afternoon, and to the strains
Of Mendelssohn's wedding march, the
bride entered, leaning on the arm of
her father. She was attired in Pc
kin blue cloth suit with ivory trim
mings and other accessories to
match, and carried a bouquet of pink
tea roses and ferns tied with pisk
tulle. Preceding her was the maid
of-honor, Miss Margaret Mary Babin,
who made charming picture in her
lovely gown of brown messaline silk,
trimmed with ivory. She carried
pink roses and ferns tied with tulle.
They were awaited at the altar by the
groom and his brother, Charles Dugas,
of Paincourtville. Rev. Father c. NJ.
Chambon performed the impressive
ceremony that made the happy pair
husband and wife.
During the signing of the register
Sam. Leblanc, of Napoleonville, sang
with much tenderness and expression
"Until," and as the newly mated cou-
pie left the sacred edifice the march
from ole Prophetic" was beautifully
played by Mrs. W. A. Poche, who pre-
sided at the great pipe organ.
Following thes ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Dugas left Via the Steamer. Vir.
gle and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
route for a honeymoon trip to New
Orleans, and on their return will take
up their residence near Paincourt
vile, where Mr.. Dugas has extensive
planting interests.
The Chief extends congratulations
galore, and wishes for the happy
young couple long life of marta
bliss. 49,.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
coLoRED CITIZENS PATRIOTIC
Pledge Loyal Aid to Uncle Sam in
Pending Struggle.

A patriotic meeting of colored citi-
zens was held at the True Friends
Hall in Donaldsonville last Sunday
afternoon, for the purpose of impress
ing upon the members of the race the
need of their cooperation in all
phases of war work.
Mayor E. K. Sims and Judge Ed
mund Maurin delivered inspiring adj
dresses, pointing out the many ways
in which the colored people can as
sist in winning the war and bringing
about a worldwide pea& The mayor
emphasized what a German victory
would mean to the United States, and
urged his hearers to help avert such
a calamity by investing in thrift
stamps to the limit of their resources,
stating that it was a splendid way to
save.
DR.. j. H. Lowery and j. A. Reddix,
leading colored citizens of the COM
munity, also spoke, urging the mem
bers Of their race to cooperate with
the government in every way possible
Kin the kitchen, in the dining room,
i'll the fields and gardens; III fact, to
lose no opportunity Of demonstrating
that their loyalty is above reproach.
The audience displayed their en-.
thusiasm by frequent applause, and
as more tangible expression Of their
patriotism everyone present promised
their hearty assistance to Uncle Sam
in the united effort to crush the evil
spirit of German autocracy.
E. D. Wright acted as master OF
ceremonies. Stirring music was fur,
nished by the Claiborne Williams
band. y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Monday Closing. .

State Fuel Administrator John G..
O'Kelley requests that all places OF
business close next Monday. Only
stores specifically exempted from the
closing order are expected to keep
their doors open. Drug stores are
expected to sell only drugs and med
ical supplies, and food stores are ex-
pected to close at noon. It is to be
hoped, adds Mr.. O'Kelley, that there
will be absolutely no hesitation on the
part of the business men Of Donald
sonville and Ascension parish in COM
plying faithfully and cheerfully with
the closing order next Monday and
on succeeding heatless days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Criticizes Police Jury.

Gonzales, La, Jane %, 1916.
Editor Chief:
I have just read the published re-
port of the proceedings of the police
jury and, with your permission, would
be pleased to say few words per-
tanning thereto. The writer being
familiar with theetrend of affairs in
this parish for the major part OF his.
life, this report may carry more mean
ing to me than to the casual reader
l note some very unexpected ac-.
ton on the part of some, as well as
an inclination to observe the law IN
one respect at least, namely, that
the president of the police jury is
elected for one year only. We can
not fail to note that it was enforced
on a New River man as president, not
withstanding the previous custom to
allow the man thus elected to hold
that office for four years. However
we will commend the gentlemen in
even this small tendency to proceed
legally and shall not question then
motive.
It appears that the contested seats
of the new members from the seventh
and eighth wards are now filled By
the gentlemen from that section
This seems to mark the end of thai
long drawn out legal battle between
Mr.. C. C. Weber and Messrs. Pugh
Lemann, Chauvin, Maurin, and Vega
| in which it appears that Mr.. Webe!
defeated the Nestor Of the local ba
together with his vast coterle o
aids in every court to which the cas-,
might be carried. Certainly all vii
agree that the most versatile an
brilliant talent was exhibited by MI
| Weber in thus completely vanqulsi1in
such an array of legal lights. Eithe
this, or the cause of the oppositlo
was decidedly off color in the opin.o
of the courts.
| Notwithstanding this it seems tha
/ the Republican or ex-Bull Moose elt
ment was able to organize the Jttr
with the aid of a few so-called DEC
| ocrats. At least the opposition hi
charged that the additional juror
were created in order to give II
Democrats control of the police Jur
The fact is, this has been an issue
1.-THE campaigns for the last sixtet
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
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RED CROSS NOTES.
By MISS FREDA SINGER.
Dy NIsS NUDfA s1IEUE1s'
~ %%$%%$%% 49,

The need of garments is SO urgent
that even though a greater number
Of people attend the meetings, our
branch is unable to send in sufficient
number of garments to supply the de-
mand. If volunteers will signify their
willingness to sew, and will communi-
cate with Mrs. r. Singer, chairman of
supplies, sewing will be brought to
their homes by a committee, who will
return for it at its completion. Will
you help? Our boys need us. Let
us not fail them at this critical time.
<Slhose desiring to knit soB@ or
a@eaters may obtain needlesV and
warn from the chairman of supplies.
4 large amount Of all is waiting to be
worked up.
A large bundle of finished work
has been received from Mrs. Dixon.
of Hope Villa.
Mesdames W. P. Miles and John
Saxon, of Burnside, were visitors at
our last meeting on Thursday.
Mrs. J. P. Armitage, who was kept
in through illness in the family, was
welcomed back by all members. The
bandage class, especially, missed her
efficiency. -.
Mrs. L. M: Turner assumed charge
of supplies last week, due to the i'll
ness of Mr.. Singer, which kept Mrs.
Singer at home. The latter will be
at her post next week with redoubled
energy to give out triple amount of
sewing and knitting.
We have cause to be justly proud
, Of the following communication from
Mr.. Stier: "The articles were well
made and reflect great credit on the
efficient manner in which the Ascen-
sion-St. James branch is being man.
aged. Kindly convey this message
to your members
A box containing the following as
sortment of surgical dressings was
shipped to New Orleans headquarters
| last Tuesday: 3-yard rolls, lis; 9x9
congresses, 1877; AKA congresses, 100:
n1any-tailed bandages, Is; CIV ban.
dages, S; gauze strips, 1870; four
tailed bandages, 40; abdominal ban
dages, IS; triangular bandages, S.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
The Chief is not responsible for
views expressed by correspondents.

Teachers Champions Stand Acid est
Plaquemine, La, Jan. 80, 1913. :
Editor Chief:
"School Teacher" regrets that in
the recent controversy in your col
umns, anent teachers salaries, "Tax-
payer" had the last word, and ZAP
parently successfully called the hand
of MI. Lemann and Mr. Reuss.
The arguments in the last letter OF
Taxpayer" and others sharing his
views, refuted themselves, therefore
it was hardly necessary to make fur
Their replies.
| feel sure Messrs. Lemann and
Reuss will not hesitate to ''show their
hands" and convince Taxpayer
that he "lost." ...
The very fact that not one of those
gentlemen who came out in support
of increased salaries for teachers was
afraid to sign his name, should have
been proof enough of their willing
ness to ''come through" when put to
test. KARL GE1SI.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
y|N0L. REMOVES
TIL: CAUSE OF
CHRONIC COUGHS
A Constitutional Remedy
That We Guarantee

Lagrange, n. c.-"For years
suffered with a chronic cough, SO
could not sleep nights and continued
to lose flesh. My druggist asked ne
to try Vino1. It cured my cough, I
can sleep nights and have gained
twelve pounds. Yinol is the best
tonic and tissue Builder I have ever
talxen.-W. D. Ren. Lagrange, N. c.
We guarantee VinoI for chronic
ughs, colds and bronchitis. Not
patent medicine Formula on every
bottles Your money back if it fails.
GRIFFoN G. HoLBROoK, Druggists,
Donaldsonville, La. s
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
LusTREWAKD.

cTRAYED FROM BURTON STATION, y -.
n Iames parish. Sunday afternoon, Jan. II,
small, chunky red horse. about four
years old. with white spot III forehead, and
black tail :hoof missing from right front foot;
May have piece Of new rope tied around o.
-, m fJyee IN front of Minnie antation.
near Lauderdale. headed toward Donaldson
,,;IIo 4 suitable reward will be paid for the
return Of the animal. er for information lead
ing to its recovery, Communicate Win Y
LANDRY, Belle Helene. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Loss of Taxpayers Money Impending


Burnside, La, Jan. "a, 1918.
Editor Chief:
| wish to preface this letter with
the renIlrk that / do not own horse
or buggy. Of course it goes without
saying ti1atrI am also automobiles.
Therefore ram registering my "kick'
as a taxpayer.
Now to the subject A year ago
today the river stood at % feet at
Donaldsonville today it is less than 2
feet. How fortunate for the Second
Road District, which has thousands Of
dollars worth of gravel delivered
since last. May, paid for, and now
about to be washed away. All the
gravel from Belle Helene to Burnside
may be lost in the next thirty days.
| While high water has been delayed, it
Twill come, and then good bye gravel
The contract to build the gravel
road was let to a responsible and well
equipped contractor, who is now work
| ing between Geismar and Hope Villa.
am informed that the gravel I'M
loaded at Geismar has been distribut-
ed between Geismar and Dutchtown,
Thereby connecting the two stores
with gravel road, Not only was the
gravel delivered at Geismar used for
that purpose, but an additional barge
load was purchased to continue the
work to Hope Villa.
| The poinssI wish to make is, why
should the contractor be kept al
work orthis particular line? Is there
local influence directing him? If SO
u charge that gross negligence ane
waste of public money will have to be
assessed to the officials in whose hand:
the fund is intrusted, the police jury
The gravel menaced by high water a
st. Elmo and Burnside can be savet
if work is begun at once on thu
: stretch of road along the river, ex
tending to the st. James line. So can
the gravel at Belle Helene and Oar
row, if work is started between Gels
, mar and Barrow. :
Save the gravel, and protect tn
interest of the taxpayers.
= HENRY C. BRAUD.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Janvier Marchand, a worthy colored
farmer of the barrow neighborhood,
maid the Chief a visit last Saturday
i the purpose of liquidating his sub
scription account, duty winch ne
never fails to discharge at about the
same time every year. Janvier says
1917 treated him very well indeed,
and he is hopeful that the present year
will be productive Of an equal meas
rye Of nrnsneritY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Theatre Wilbert to Open Tomorrow

Theatre Wllbert TO open Aouof1o"'
The Chief acknowledges receipt OF
an invitation to attend the formal
opening of the Theatre Wilbert IN
Plaquemine, Sunday, Feb. 3. An at
tractive program has been arranged
for the occasion, including musical
concert from 80 to 2 o'clock, with
selections by the Claiborne Williams
orchestra of this city and on the
magnificent orchestral organ which IS
8 feature Of the Theatre Wilbert's
modern equipmaat; Mattresses by
Messrs. Clarence S. Hebert, Paul g.
Boron and G. O. Dupont, at 2 o'clock;
continuous pictures from $40 to 10
o'clock, and dancing from the latter
Ihour until 1890 a. m, to music fur
nished by Claiborne's orchestra.
There will be no charge for admis-
sion, and the public is. cordially in
vited to be present. The new play,
house is said to be one Of the finest
| in the south, costing in the neighbor-
hood of 100000 to build and equip
1t will be operated under the manage
ment of Lionel Delacroix, as lessee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Edward Wild came up from New
Orleans Tuesday for. brief visit to
his brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Weber. The following
dav Messrs. Weber and Wild enjoyed
a quail hunt on the Allemanla planta-
ton in Iberville parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Robertson and
family, heretofore domiciled in Kali
road av.nue, moved recently into the
comfortable cottage in Houmas street
formerly oc> 1pied by Capt. and Mrs
w. r. Robertson. Mr.. Robertson has
closed out the grocery business which
he conducted for number OF years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Notes from observation-disclosures
Auxiliary.
{By Mrs. Larry J. Babin.)

tBy Mrs. Larry J. Babin.)
The Dutchtown-Geismar Red Cross
Auxiliary has sent to headquarters
So knitted mops, 43 pairs of socks, 10
pairs of wristlets, 81 sweaters, 2
helmets, 9 muffiers, a total of 1913
garments.
Much credit is due Mrs. M. K. Cush-
man for this work, as it was she who
taught most of the busy fingers TO
knit and make the different garments,
giving two afternoons week to this
work and many other afternoons to
delivering wool and collecting finish
ed garments from those who couldn't
attend regular meetings:
Mrs. Cushman was obliged to give
up the work temporarily and Miss
Treen, who now has it in charge, will
send off rs sweaters and pairs OF
socks within the next few days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the South Louisiana
Fair Association will be held here to-
morrow at 10 o'clock a. M, for the
purpose of electing a board Of d.
rectors for the ensuing year. Other
matters of interest and Importance
will come up for consideration, and
it is hoped everyone concerned IN II,
the welfare of the association Wil!
make it a point to be present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Capt. J. G. Davidson, who for
number of years has served as the
skillful pilot of the steamer Virgle,
has rendered his resignation Of that
position, and will leave tomorrow al
ternoon for Algiers, where he will
make his home henceforth with his
sons, Messrs. Elmer and Harold
Davidson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

A postcard to the Chief from
Stephen J. Camel, dated at New York
city Jan. %, brings the following in
teresting message: II am now with
the Southern Pacific Steamship Com
pany on the liner Creole, running be-
tween New York and New Orleans.
Am here to get sea experience pre-
paratory to entering the United States
engineers school at Tulane Univer-
sity, June 1, 1918"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Mrs. Jacob Blum will leave tomor-
row for New Orleans, where she will
SPEND some time with her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Kohlman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Leon Levy resumed his post of
duty in the Meter store Thursday,
after having beeh confined to the
house since Saturday with an attack
Of grippe,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Ernest Barton, of St. Emma plan
tation, and Misses Mary Stuart and
Mary Ella Evans motored to Baton
Rouge Friday afternoon, where Misses
Stuart and Evans will spend the week.
end with DR.. and Mrs. Harry Morris.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Rev. H. A sorrell, who for the past
two wears h. served as pastor of the
local colored Methodist church, has
been transferred to Houma, and will
be succeeded here by Rev. w. S.
Chinn. These appointments were
made on the occasion of the annual
Louisiana conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, colored, which was
held last week at New Iberia.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Harry Weber left Thursday morn
ing for Baton Rouge, where he will
supervise the construction Of cou-
ple of barges for the J. ". Thompson
Gravel Company.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Sunday, Feb. 8, has been designated
as ssThrift Sunday" and it is expected
that every church in Louisiana will
observe the occasion with a special
program including a sermon on the
subject of war savings stamps. Fol-
lowing up "Thrift Sunday" will be
"Thrift Day." Feb. A, when the work
done in the churches the day before
will bear fruit. II.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Mrs. J. F. Saxon and Mrs. w. P.
Miles, of Burnside, with the latter's
mother, Mrs. H. II. Waters, of New
orleans, spent Thursday afternoon in
town. 81"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonse Kahn and
their little son, Seligman, left Friday
afternoon for a several days visit to
relatives in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

DR.. j. T. Bringier, of Burnside, was
in town today to attend meeting OF
the parish council of defense.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Mrs. Alex. Bloomenstiel paid a
short visit to Baton Rouge during the
week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Mrs. A. w. Martin returned Thurs
day night from a delightful visit to
relatives in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Louis Baker, of Kentwood, was
among those who gathered at the bed.
side Of Capt. P. 7. Babin Friday CT
last week when it became apparent
that the venerable gentleman was
nearing the end of life's journey;
Mr.. Baker was reared by Capt. and
Mrs. Babin, and when the tsme came
for him to repay in some measure the
wealth of kindness and atfectlon
lavished upon him by his devoted
foster-parents his response was
prompt and whole-hearted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

J. Lullus Melancon, aged As years,
native of Donaldsonville, but for
the past twenty years resident of
Lake Charles, died at his home there
Monday after few days illness with
pneumonia. Mr.. Melancon was for
a time in business at Welsh. La, and
for the last four years had been Gin
Quoting the Coosrort Drug Store, Mar
Lake Charles. His wife, a brother
and a sister, all residing in the latter
city survive him. He was member
OF the Masonic order and the funeral
ceremonies were conducted under the
auspices of that fraternity
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Dnnalnaunhillr 0hipf
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY e. 1913.

Observation-Disclosures, relilves
rheumatism, sprains, neuralgia, etc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Hear Chas. Giroir, the crack piano
player, in the latest ''rag" hits at the
Gem Theatre tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Jasmin Tobias returned THURSDAY
evening from a three-day stay IN Ma
poleonville, where he conducted a
very successful auction sale OF the
stock of H. & M, Uhry's Royal dry
goods store of that place. The sale
was attended by merchants from Don
aldsonville, White Castle, Plaquemlne
Baton Rouge and other places, and
everything offered was readily dis
nosed of at excellent prices. Inc
Messrs. Uhry were highly gratlfied
with the results obtained by Mr..
Tobias.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Eop calf Al q BARGAIN.

x.1yE-pAssENGER BUICK TOURING CAR.
o. 4-cylinder. model c-s7. In exeeiler
~ MECHANICAL condition. Fully equippe1
Ran Ia. 900 miles. Call at this office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02

Don't fail to see the special double
hill at the Gem Theatre tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Attractions at the Gem TheatT

Sunday" The Hunting of the
Hawk" featuring VIM. Courtenay
and Marguerite Snow, and second in
istallment Of official war pictures, Tho
Retreat Of the Germans at the Battle
of Arras."
Saturday, Feb. 9-"Ma4 Blossom"
featuring Pearl White.
Sunday, Feb. 10-"Miss Nobody"
featuring Gladys Hulette, and third
installment of war pictures.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-02
Grinding Finished at cienwild.

Grinding Finished at ssien"lo.
P. S. Richard returned home Mon
day of last week after completing an
other successful season as chief SUI
gar weigher at the big Glenwild fac
tory in St. Mary parish, near Ber-
concluded there Saturday, January
10, the campaign having extended
the campaign having extended
through seventy days of actual run
ning time. A total of approximately
$4,000 tons Of cane were crushed,
some 1000 tons less than the 1867
crop. The output consisted of 60
degree Dtest sugar exclusively. No
breakdowns or accidents of any kind
occnrred throughout the season and
the ltnly delay experienced was ts1 the
occasion of the severe cold spell dur
ing the early part of January, when
it became necessary to slow down to
certain extent. Glenwild is owned
by the j. N. Pharr & Sons Company,
and is one Of the best equipped and
most modern sugar factories in Louis
lana.