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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25
Ms. s.,.y HIN Speak. to Teacher,

Miss Sally Hill of Denver. spoke to
RADIO State Normal School, Thursday
at one o'clock. in behalf of Colorado
school teachers salaries. The N. E.
A. is doing all in its power to secure
an advance in salaries Of school teach
ers in somewhat the same proportion
that all other wages have been in
creased. and Miss Hill is representing
the N. E. A. on the western slope. 1t
is not hard to enlist any teacher in
this drive who has tried to live for
the past year or two on the salary Of
a few years ago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

emmy more & Jane
sed they had ran
out of wind since
they was a useing
So mennv Ero-
pains & Balunes.
Saturday-as pa
& ma & me was
n walking down
the street they
was a fella on the
corner begging
for money. Pa
was kind n
grouch.y &, did
dent have no
mummy emmy how
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25
TIL. Mi.tlete. Wre..h

The Druid priests Of ancient Brit
ain used to cut mistletoe with golden
knives from the oaks in the forest.
and catch it as 1t fell in the folds OF
their white robes, so that 1t might
not be defiled by touching the ground
1t was then distributed among the
people to hang in their homes as u
charm against the pranks Of woodland
spirits, gnomes and elves and fairies,
in the season of frost and snow
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

them as If they really were fellow
passengers to the grave, and not an
other race of creatures bound on 9TH
er journeys. And therefore, uncle.
though it has never put scrap Of
gold or silver in nv pocket. I believe
that it has done me good. and will do
me good; and say. God bless it!'
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION


Department Of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Montrose. Colorado,
December 10. 1919.
Notice is hereby given that Sadie
A. Bottenfield, of Crested Butte, Col
orado. who. on May %, 1912. made
Desert-land Application. No. O6975.
for NW14 NEA, E1aNWA. Section 8.
Township IA s.. Range IS w.. 9Th P.
Meridian, has filed notice Of inten-
tion to make final Desert Land Proof.
to establish claim to the land above
described. before Ernest M. Nourse.
u. S. Commissioner, at Gunnison.
Colorado, on the Sd day of February
1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Sam Bottenfield. Louis Mosher.
Charles L. Ross. John Arnott, all of
Crested Butte. Colorado.
Non Coal.
Source of water supply: Ferris
Creek Ditch: No: l:
o. C. SKINNER, Register.
First pub. Dec. 25 1919.
Last pub. Jan. 20. 1920.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25
Saturday-They was a man arrested

Saturday-They was man arrested
for speeding In ottomobee! today
G. when ne was put up in front Of the
Mayor the Mayor asst him what excuse
he had 2 offer for driving so fast.
The man sed Nothing only he was a
takeing his mother In law tho rale-
rode trane so she cud go home. He
was set Free.-Slats' Diary.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25
STATS DIARY

criday-The teecher asst Jane why
was they not very menny winmills
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

If in want Of anything try IN adlst
in the Pilot. Il Will bring results.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

Miss Doris Stockdale Is staying d
few days with schoolgirl friends
She is on her way home to Montrose,
after spending week with her sister
in Salida.
rir. and Mrs. f. D. Van AIKEN enter
aimed at six o'clock dinner. Satur-
ds.,'. Dec. 20. in honor of Miss Doris
Stcckdale and Miss Blanch Wiley
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

Bill heads, letter heads. envelopes,
cards, etc. printed at the Pilot Office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

Bryan Hewett came home Monday
from Denver, where he is attending
ths Sacred Heart College. He ex-
;,scts to return after the holidays.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

The Twentieth Century Dancing
club held their second dance on the
18th. All report a good time with
more Old time dances played.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

Dave H. Esterly had his tonsils re-
moved at St. Anthony's hospital while
in Denver last week. He expects to
bs relieved Of throat trouble that
has bothered him a great deaf
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

Hiss Hazel Hewett and Miss Clar'
Cooper arrived from Somerset Satur
day to be at home for the holidays
Both young ladies' are teaching schoo
at that place.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

Rufe Sayson after having himself
relieved of his tonsils. accompanied
by his wife. left for Leadville Satur-
day to spend the holidays.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-12-25

Senator Geo Hetherington return
ed from Denver Wednesday. where ht
had been helping the Governor with
the extra session of the Legislature
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Back from the War

D. G. Mattingly, the stalWart young
son of E. B. Mattingly, local agent
of the Texas and Pacific Railway
Company, arrived home last Sunday,
having been discharged from the
army at Camp Pike. Young Mat
.fingly enlisted on June / 1917, and
left this country for France July II,
1918, and was abroad about one year.
He saw active service on the Gerard
mer sector for=A2 days; in the Meuse-
Argonne offensive for eleven days,
and was in the Verdun sector at the
time of the signing Of the armistice.
He was with Company "A, sth Field
Signal Battalion of the 9Th Division.
On his return he arrived at New
York june 4 and was discharged on
June 80. He is in fine trim and glad
to be back with his family and
friends. He resumed today the posi-
tion Of telegraph operator for the
Texas and Pacific railway at this
place which he held at the time Of
of his enlistment.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Visitors Defeat Home Bows.

In the presence Of a large Fourth
of July crowd, the Donaldsonville
baseball team suffered defeat at the
hands Of the Garyville boys, at the
Fair Grounds yesterday, the score be-
ing 6 to 5. The game on both sides
was full of errors and little interest
was manifested in the contest by
those in attendance. "Ping" Watson,
the crack tWigler Of the locals, who
resides in Ne QEleaasaKas unable
to report for duty and he was re-
placed by Bennett of the same city.
The delivery of this pitcher proved
easy for the visitors who batted him
all over the lot. In the sixth inning,
Manager Dugas put Nick Milano, a
local twirler in the. box and he also
was touched UP for several hits, and
two runs were made off him. It is
much to be regretted that the game
failed to give satisfaction, but the best
of clubs go down, in defeat at times.
Tomorrow the locals will lock horns
with the crack Houma team, and a
lively and snappy game is expected.
A large crowd will no doubt be on
hand to witness the battle for su-
premacy. aPing'' Watson will be on
the mound for the locals.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Couple Given Noisy Welcome.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Z. Trepagnier who
were married last Saturday, return
ed from New Orleans Tuesday
night. They were met at the Texas
& Pacific depot by a delegation Of
Red Men in automobiles, headed by
DR.. Paul T. Thibodaux and Ferrier
Blanchard. Upon the arrival Of the
train, the groom was taken in charge
by some Of the boys and conducted to
one Of the waiting cars and the bride
was escorted to another car and the
two cars, followed by several Others,
containing members of the organiza-
ton, drove to the residence of Mrs.
Bienvenu Cire in st. Patriot street,
where the couple will make their
home. The Red Men had provided
themselves with bells and horns,
which they rang and footed all the
way. Arriving at the residence the
entire party was invited inside,
where punch was served and many
toasts drank to the good health and
happiness of the bride and groom.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
The American Legion.

A large number of honorably dis
charged American soldiers and sailors
from this town and parish assembled
at the Red Men hall last Sunday, III
response to call to effect a perman-
ent organization of Ascension Post,
but owing to the fact that the state
convention at. Alexandria was sche-
duled to be held on July 8, 4, and 5,
it was deemed advisable to defer def
mite action until after the conven'
ton. DR.. P. r. Thibodaux was
elected acting post commander and
Hubert Richard, acting post historian.
Lieut.. Charest Thibaut was elected
representative and Sgt. f. K. Sims,
alternate to the Alexandria conven-
ton. Another meeting has been call
ed for tomorrow at 1880 o'clock,
when the report of the delegates to
the state convention will be received
and permanent organization effected.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
New Life Insurance Agent.

n ~ rrs
r. s. Vickers, secretary manager of
the South Louisiana Fair Association
and who recently resigned the position
of principal of the Donaldsonyille
High School, has branched out into
the life insurance business as special
agent Of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of New York. Mr.. Vickers
has had neat cards and other station
cry printed for use in connection
with his new business, which he will
conduct without interference with his
work in behalf of the fair. The Chief
.congratulates Mr.. Vickers upon his
new venture and bespeaks for him
the same unqualified success in this
new field of endeavor which has
crowned his efforts as manager of the
fair.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Pleasant Surprise PARTY.

A. G. Simoneaux, one of the owners
of Riverside plantation, in the fourth
ward, was rendered an agreeable sur
prise on the occasion Of his birthday
an1iiversary last Sunday night. A
party of his friends assembled at the
plantation store late in the evening
and proceeded to the Simoneaux res
1idence in a body. They entered
| through the back yard and upon ar
irving at the house made considera-
lbIe noise. Mr.. Simoneaux who was
at. home was attracted by the noise
land went out to investigate and was
very much surprised to find large
number of people assembled there.
The members of the party were in
tvited into the house where lunch and
refreshments were served and most
delightful time was enjoyed by all.
Those present were: Mesdames B..
| LeBoeuf, M. @, Landry, N. Landry,
| A. D. Simoneaux, P. Trosclair, G. u.
Rybiski, S. Simoneaux, C. Simoneaux,
! w. A. Cancienne, N. Landry, II. A..
Simoneaux, Paul Gisclard and P. He
bert; Misses E. Gautreaux, v. Gau-
treaux, Z. Gautreaux, III. Gautreaux,
C. Barber, u. Landry, A. Simoneaux,
G. E. Cancienne, L. Simoneaux, C..
Simoneaux, S. Simoneaux, J. Simon
eaux, T. Cancienne, S. LeBoeuf, R.
LeBoeuf, M. LeBoeuf, R. Simoneaux,
Ada Simoneaux, A. Blanchard, M.
Boudreaux, A. Landry, L. Guillot, A.
Dugas, A. Landry, d. Hebert, C.
Landry, E. Dugas and U. Landry
Messrs. C. H. Landry, A. J. Dugas,
G. u. Rybiski, A. r. Gautreaux, B. A.
lLeBoeuf. H. G. Landry, w. A. Can
lcienne, NJ. C. Landry, r. Hebert, E.
L. Gautreaux, II. A. Simoneaux, E.
Landry, G. Blanchard, A. Hebert, C.
Simoneaux, Paul Gisclard, A. Landry,
D. Simoneaux, .E. Hebert, p. Simon
eaux, {. Cancienne, w. Cancienne, E..
Landry, Fl. LeBoeuf, O. Paranton, c..
Campo, J. Landry and A. R. Gau-
Itreaux, Jr. Many congratulations
and good wishes were extended to
Mr.. Simoneaux upon the happy oc-
|casion, while his charming wife was
fshowered with fluctuations for the
skillful manner in which she planned
and carried out the party which re-
isulted IN such genuine surprise to
her husband, and proved source of
much pleasure to a large number of
their friends. The Chief joins the
friends Of Mr.. Simoneaux in extend
| ing kindest wishes for a long life of
peace, happiness and prosperity.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Old Ben Passes A way. .

Old Ben, the faithful blrd-dog Of
G. D. Bentley, and in his prime one
of the best settlers in the parish,
died last Wednesday after a linger-
ing illness Of several months fNith
rheumatism. Ben was known by
nearly every one in town, and was a
pet with the groWn-ups as well as
with the little children. He was ex-
trenely intelligent and could do any
thing but talk, and was perfectly
harmless. Since Mr.. Bentley's re-
moval from here a few months ago,
the good old dog had been in the
care of Frances Butler, who care
fully nu1sed him until claimed by
death. All those who knew Ben will
be sorry to learn Of his passing
away, particularly the nimrods of
this con1munity with whom he was q
favorite.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Canal Bridge Condemned.

Upon learning several days ago of
the dangerous condition of the
temporary traffic bridge across the
Smoke Bend drainage canal, Jasmin
Tobias, member of the police jury and
also of the first road board took I'M
mediate steps to have the structure
condemned. At a special meeting OF
the police jury held last Saturday, the
road board was given full power to
build another temporary bridge fur:
ther back ia the field to be used un.
til the sloughing in the canal has beer
repaired and a permanent crossing
along the gravel road tabl1sned
EIt has been decided to repair tne
present structure, however, and tnt
work is now under way.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
THE PosToFFIcE BUILDING.
Congressman Sanders Will Try to Get
Appropriation at Present Session.

y i Z n
Jasmin Tobias of this city, several
days ago sent to Congressman San
dersrat Washington, a copy of the
Chief in which was published Mr..
Tobias letter relative to the pro-
posed posofice building for Donald
sonville. Under date Of June 27,
Mr.. Tobias received a letter from
Mr.. Sanders which reads as follows
s Dear Mr.. TobiasI have read
with interest the letter which you
wrote to the Chief, and thank you
for calling my attention to same.
shall do everything possible to get the
appropriation through for the. Don
aldsonville Office, and hope that !
may be able to have the. appropria-
ton made at the present session OF
congress" )"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Death Of Mrs. Felicie Rab;n

Mrs. Felicie Babin, mother of Mrs.
G. N. Angerran, wife of the druggist
in charge of the B. & B. pharmacy of
this place, died at her home at st.
Gabriel in Iberville parish, last Thurs
day morning at 2 o'clock, after an
illness of several weeks duration,
aged about 65 years. She is survived
by three children: Mrs. A. Gueymard,
of Carville; Mrs. H. Neeley Of Mem
phis, Tenn, and Mrs. G. NJ. Anger
ran of this city. The funeral took
place at ST. Gabriel Thursday eve
ming at 6 o'clock and was largely at
tended by sorrowing relatives and
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. N. Anger
ran were at the bedside of Mrs. Ba-
bin when she breathed her last.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Three Months On Battle Front.

Frank Sotile Of this city, afte1
serving 21 months in the army, was
discharged from Camp Mills, New
York, on June 10, and arrived here
on June IS. Ho spent three months
in active service on the battle front
in France, and participated in the
battles OF St Mihiel, Nrgonne, Meuse
and Claire Chemis. He states that
he had many thrilling experiences.
and saw many horrible sights. Many
men fell in battle near him: but he
escaped injury. He IS glad to Be
back home again. In a fessE weeks he.
expects to marry Miss Rosa Mistretta,
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Frank Mis-
|tretta, prominent members of the lo-5
cal Italian colony.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Death of a Good Woman.

Mrs. Victor Berthelot, nee Celeste
A.. Peltier, died at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Alvin E. Hebert, at
San Francisco, CAL, on June q last,
aged So years, months and 28
days. Deceased went to San Fran
cisco about one month ago, to take
up her residence with her daughter
in that city. She was taken sick
with pneumonia and died from the
effects thereof. She is survived by
her daughter; three grand children
Beatrice E., Alvin E. and Dorothy M.
Hebert. one sister, Mrs. Alex Hebert
Of Plaquemine and one brother, G. O.
Peltier of this city. The Chief ex-
tends its sympathy to the grief
stricken relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Death of Colored Minister.

Rev. G. H. Armstead, well-known
and highly esteemed pastor of Mount
Zion Baptist church, this city, passed
away at his home in Houmas street
last Sunday at O'clock p. M, at the
age Of 43 years, months and Is
days. The funeral took place We'd
nesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, and
was largely attended by the colored
people of this city and vicinity. He
was a member of all Of the eolored
lodges Of this city, and these turned
out in full force to pay last tribute
of respect to their departed brother
and friend.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05

mentioned proposition having been carried
by majority both in number and amount
Of the properly qualified taxpayers voting at
said election on Tuesday, July I, 1919, we.
the board of commissioners Of the Smoke
Bend Drainage District Of the parish of AS
cension, Louisiana, do hereby, in accordance
with Act No. 256 Of the general assembly Of
the state of Louisiana for the year $40. and
the subsequent amendatory acts thereto, de-
clare and promulgate the result of said spe-
cial election as having been legally carried
and adopted.
FELIX AGOSTA.
President, Board of Commissioners OF the
1 Smoke Bend Drainage District Of the
| Parish of Ascension.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05

Smoke Bend La. July 8. 1919.
nY VIRTUE OF THE Law, and In ac-
I'D cordance with our duty, we hereby de-.
clare and promulgate the result of the
special election held in the Smoke Bend
Drainage District of the parish Of Ascen-
sion, on Tuesday, July /, 1919 on the fol-
lowing proposition submitted to the properly
qualified taxpayers of said Smoke Bend
Drainage District Of the parish Of Ascen-
sion:
To authorize the board of commissioners
of the Smoke Bend Drainage District OF the
parish Of Ascension, to create an additional
Indebtedness of seven thousand dollars
$4,000, in excess Of the one now outstand-
inE. and issue negotiable bonds therefor,
said bonds to bear interest at the rate Of
five per cent per annum, payable semi-an-
Eually. and to run for period not longer
than twenty years, for the following nur-
poses. to-wit: OF onerating drainage canals.
bitches or machinery owned and operated or
controlled by said drainage district; to open,
enlarge. cut, and extend such canals and
streams situated within the limits of said
drainage district as in the Judgment of sait
board of commi .sionefs Of said drainage dis.
trict may be deemed necessary and prope,
economically to drain the property in
eluded within the limits hereof.
The total number of votes east in favor d
I said proposition were nineteen t19l.
| The total number of votes cast agains
said proposition were four l41.
The total amount in value of propert.
| east in favor Of said proposition was fh
sum of eight thousand five hundred an,
thirty dollars SS530l.
The total amount in value of propert.
least against said proposition was the sur
of one thousand three hundred and eight
dollars 1880. &
/ The majority in number Of taxpayers i
/ favor of said proposition were fifteen e15t.5
The majority in amount of property tar
Ipayers in favor of said proposition was til
Isum of seven thousand one hundred an
fifty dollars tS7150.l.
/ The majority in number and amount {
i the property taxpayers. properly aualife.
t3yoting at said election on Tuesday, July !
{ f,1919. being in favor of said proposition, y
i hereby declare the said proposition carrie
and legally adopted.
Z, And finally, the said above named AZ
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Home Boy On First U. S. Boat Across.

Norbert ]. Esneault arrived home
last Saturday night, having been dis
charged from the navy on the 28th
ultimo. He enlisted on Aug. 4, 1917,
and was assigned to duty as second
class fireman on the us. collier,
Neptune, which was the first of the
American vessels to cross the At
lantic after war was declared. Al
the time of his discharge he was
water tender with d petty offi:e.'@
rank. He made six trips across the
sea on the Neptune, which IS the
largest ship of it's kind ahoat. He
exnects to report to the War De
partnlent in a few days to be as
signed to a position similar to that
which he held at the time of his en-
listment, on a levee building ma,
chine doing work in the Fourth Fed
eral Levee District.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
New Blacksmith Shop.
Noah Falcon and his brother

Noah Falcon and his brother, Con-
slant, have opened up a blacksmith
and wheelwright shop, under the
name Of N. j. Falcon & Bro. Their
shop is located in new building
erected for that purpose, on the va
cant lot of ground, north of the
Ipublic road in front Of the Peytavin
plantation, and was opened for work
about one week ago. These young
men are experts in their line and for
many years were employed as wheel
wrights and blacksmiths on the Lem
ann places.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
Anatole J. Esneault. the Ccief ef-

Anatole J. Esneault, the Ccief ef-
ficient linotype operator, removed to-
day with his family, from the Vessier
cottage in Faubourg la Pipe, where
they have resided for over four
years, into the large residence prop
erty. situated in Mississippi street,
Just below the Catholic church, which
Mr.. Esneault purchased recently.
The building has been, renovated and
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05

REGRET IT.
PROSPEROUS YEAR FOR TIE
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
tPANY OF NEW YORK, re OLD
EST LIFE INSIRAN CE CO OMPANY
I'm AMERICA, ESTABLISHES NEW
IREGORD FOR 1918.
Another prosperous year, added to
long and successful history, may be
said of THE MUTUAL LIFE IN
the many prosperous years in its
ISURANCE COMPANY OF NEW
YORK, in 1918.
Always notable among life insur-
ance companies for the vast total of
payments made each year to its
Ipolicyhold this company, known
as the "Oldest Life Insurance Com
pany in America" established for it
self a new high record in 1918. The
huge sum Of $69,651, ,430 was paid to
its poIicyholders, exceeding by 81
513,421 the total payments directly
received from policyholders during
the year, ard brought to 81, 1,468, ,000,-
900 the total payments to policy
holders since the organization of the
company lii 1S4o.
These splendid results are especial
!ly impressive because obtained in q
year of unusual disturbance, due to
war and epidemic.
THE MUTUAL $LIFE'S mortality
due to the influenza and pneumonia
was $4,7S9,2U0, and the death claims
|were easily and promptly paid
Moreover, these payments, and the
greatly increased taxes due to the
war, SO little affected the resources
! of the company that its 1918 rate OF
annual dividends will be paid also ii
1919.
The company's finances are in :
1fourishing condition. Its assets, now
IS673,7 TIA, ,294, show an increase o.
S39, = Ia, ,724 over 1917, and the sur
plus or contingency reserve, IS $l5,
Isl ,076.
The total amount of the company
Inew business for the, year was $685.
4 $40, ,389a generous increase owe
that OF 1917. The total amount Q:
Insurance in force on the last day o:
i the year was 81, ,861, $751; ,953. Th'
company confines its new business
j operations to the United States AMI
i Canada.
/ The company owns s63,o65,o ,o0l
worth of Liberty Bonds.
i It's policies are very liberal. i
i case Of accidental death from an.
cause pays double the face Of tn,
policy. In case of ..ttfltta9ll,.- disabilit.
i from any cause, eaIner s1rKfsd or ac
| cident, will waive payment q pre-
MUM and pay the insured S1O0. %
per year for each $1,000 insuranc
carried. and no deductions mad
/ from the face of policy. It pay
! dividends at the end of the frs
lpolicy year.
i JUST THINK OF IT. DIVIDEND!
ITO POLICYHOLDERS PAYABLl
I'm 1919, TWENTY-ONE MILLION
NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS.
! This is the COMPANY / represent
lit will pay. you to see me before yo
take out your next life insuranc
policy.
L. w. WARRICK, District Manages
Donaldsonvilie, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-07-05
BARRIERS CHANGE PRICES.

EFFECTIVE MoNJsII IIl1-aEIss I. the
Ii prices at the lqrcS6arber shopsrsof John
Oubre and Louis Dinino will be as fol-
lows: Hair cut, 40 cents. children's hair
cut on Saturdays. 40 cents, other days 35
cents; shave. 20 cents shampoo. 40 cents;
hair tonic, 20 cents. Higher wages and the
increased cost Of supplies makes it compul-
sorry for us to change our prices.
JOHN OUBRE.
LOUIS DINING.