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The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Hotard--Maurin.

A marriage of considerable inter
est was solemnized here Wednesday,
when A. E. Hotard, prominent
young planter, led to the hymeneal
altar Miss Aime Maurin, one of the
most beautiful and attractive young
ladies of this city. The ceremony took
place at the Catholic church at z
o'clock in the evening, Rev. Father
Dunn of Jefferson College oficiated.
The bride entered the church leaning
on the arm of her step-father, S
Goette, and preceded by her sister,
Miss Jeanne Maurin, who acted as
maid of honor, marched to the altar
where the groom was in waiting with
his best man, DR.. c. S. Goette. The
beautiful ceremony which united two
hearts to beat as one was performed
by Rev. Martinez in the sanctuary
and was witnessed by number of
relatives and close friends. After the
|nuptials the young couple left for
Palo Alto plantation, where the
groom is employed, as an oversecr
and where they will make their home
in the future. They were the reel
pients of many valuable and useful
presents. The groom is young SUI
gar planter of ability and ~expe perlence.
For sometime he was EMP ioy "a HIS
overseer on the NaW Hope plantatill
of the Miles Company, but now fills
q similar position on the Palo Alto
plantation. He is man Of pleasant
personality and is highly esteem
ed by all who know him. The
bride is the oldest daughter Of
Mrs. Goette. She is highly educated
nd accomplished and endowed with
weet disposition which endears her
to a large circle of friends. Until
recently, she was a member Of the
faculty Of the jamestown High School
in St. James parish. The Chief ten
ders Fluctuations and good wishes to
the young couple for long and
happy welded life.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Grand to Build Another Theatre.

The Grand Theatre, Incorporated
of which Alexander Bloomenstiel of
this city is the progressive and popu-
lar president, recently purchased a
site at Opelousas, La, where mod
ern playhouse is to be erected in the
near future. Plans for the new
building are being worked out by ar
chitects, and as soon as they are
completed and accepted, ground will
he broken and the building operations
|inaugurated. The Opelousas play
house will give the company four
theatres located in the following
towns: Donaldsonville, Thlbodaux,
Houma and Opelousas. The house in
Houma is in course of construction
and when completed will be one of
the finest of the kind in he state out
side of New Orleans. &ehe company
sometime ago bought a site in Thib
odaux on which an up-to-date opera
house will be erected when its pres
ent lease of the Thibodaux theatre
expires. All of the theatres will be
built with stages to accommodate the
largest theatrical troups on the road.
The completion of its fourth theatre,
will make the Grand Company rank
next to the Saenger concern in the
ownership of playhouses, and it is
the company's intention to branch
out and build theatres in other towns
and cities of the state in due course
of time.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
YOU WOULDN'T TRY
TO TAME A WILDCAT
Mr. Dodson Warns Against Use
Of Treacherous, Dangerous
Calome1,

Calomel salivatess It's mercury.
Calomel acts like dynamite on slug
gish liver. When calomel comes into
contact with sour bile it crashes into it,
causing cramping and nausea.
If you feel bilious, headachy, consti
pated and all Knocked out, just go to
your druggist and get bottle of Dod-
sons Liver Tone for few cents which
is a harmless vegetable substitute for
dangerous calomel. Take a spoonful and
if it doesn't start your liver and
straighten you up better. and quicker
than nasty calomel and without making
you sick, you just go back and get your
money.
II you take calomel today you'll be
sick and nauseated tonorrow besides,
1T may saIivats Ilils III yoa take
Dodson's Liver Tone you will wake ap
feeling great, full Of ambition and ready
for WORK or play. It's harmless, pleas
ant and safe to give to children; they
Hike it.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Helm Relieve the ArmeniSRs

'sIn the Near East is the most des
perate situation in the world. -
Herbert Hoover.
Give to, the Near East relief drive
and you will give life unto a dying
Syrian or Armenian.
Unless you give to the drive for re-
lief in the Near East, some human
being must suffer, and probably die
for lack of food and medical aid.
The quota of the parish of Ascen-
Rp for relief in the Near East is
$50. This amount will keep hun
dTeds alive until the fall harvest.
Send or give contributions to Hud.
son Hunley, ward treasurer at the
Bank or Ascension, or to Rev. W. II.
Giles, parish chairman.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
A SPLENDID Performance.

Notwithstanding the ielemency Of
the weather, a packed huse greeted
the performance Of theMerry Min
strels at the Grand Theaae Thursday
night. This excellent empany is
composed of pupils Of !. Vincent's
itute, and they aected the in
g program O. emts prepar-
Be occasion id a ranner which
'sha exceptional skilhnd careful
ira f4l1ll and elected nch we'll de-
served applause from te large au-
dience. The program sonsisted of
dances, songs, jokes, reeations, mo-
nologues, vocal and instrumental Sc
lections, all of which vi well rem
dered and highly appr2 Fed by the
auditors. The enterta IL It was Civ
en- for the benefit of St.Vincent's In
stitute and netted a hansome sum.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Mrs. Claude Himel Passes Away.

After an illness of only few days,
Mrs. Claude Himel, nee Emma Marie
Tircuit, passed away at her home at
Modesto in the first ward of this par
|ish, last Wednesday at 3 o'clock a. m,
|aged IS years, months and 6 days.
Deceased was stricken with influenza
Thursday of last week. The disease
quickly developed into pneumonia,
and despite everything that medical
science and good nursing could do,
her condition grew gradually worse
until she finally passed away. The
funeral took place Wednesday after
noon at a o'clock, with services and
interment in the Donaldsonville Cath
olic church and cemetery. A large
number Of relatives and friends at
tended the last sad rites and followed
the remains to their last resting place.
Mrs. Himel was a daughter of
Charles Tircuit, well-known rice
planter, fo&herly of st. James but
now of the parish of Iberville, and
for the past two years prior to Jan
uary, 1920, resided on Peytavin
plantation of which her husband was
manager. At the begiaaing of the
present year, Mr.. ana Himel re-
moved to ModesteSE [r. Himel
is engaged in Iiel =
Besides herx1 Qsband,
daught 5; her
father, CHARLES Tircdit; hsetBf others
Numa, Lawrence, Clarence, Walter.
and Irwin Tircuit, and two sisters.
Mrs. l.. r. Ferchaud and Mrs. A. P.
koussel.s To the bereaved relatives
the Ch9sf tenders sincere sympathy
III theirs great bereavement.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

The many friends and acquaint-
ances in this community of Theodore
Landry, better known as ''Tod," will
be pleased to learn that he is gra@-
ally recovering from a serious case
of erysipelas of the head, which a few
days ago threatened serious con-
sequences. Mr.. Landry formerly re-
sided in the fourth ward of this par
ish, and for long time was en-
ployed as overseer on the RiKe1aee
plantation of which his brothef
late John Landry, was manager. For
the past several years he has been
manager of Willswood plantation in
the parish of Jefferson, near Wagga-
man. Fhe Chief hopes that Mr.. Lam
dry's condition will continue to i'm
prove steadily and that he will soon
be restored to his former good health.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Jim Saxon has recovered from a
severe attack of the mumnSs.
Mrs Jos. Belle is visiti son,
C. W. Belle. n New orleas
Mr.. and hr:7 Edgard J.
pack and II rir children, wera
'trated viz h.,He fashionable t'hu
week. Rhey are all recovering
j. S. BuSKfsalter Of Franz
Washington l',tish, is making
ant visit teaasaasgrandson, R.
ris, RAILROAD tion agent herb
The Kal IS dead. Not the
ruler who w a refugee in Holland
the pet dog of Mr.. Gleason. The can
inc followed his master over the fields
daily, and at, night kept the tramps
away and killed rats,
The purchase of Hermitage and
Bocage plantations (now called ST
Elmo), by Oscar Folse and Louis B.
Martin, means the founding Of coll
ony of prosperous, well-behaved, law
abiding colored citizens. May they
prove successful.
Two courts have decided that Nor
gan and Vickers will represent AS
cension at Baton Rouge. So might
it be.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Beautiful Cars ON Sale.

: The Rousse1 pHebert Motor Com
pany, of which VIM. J. Roussel is the
efficient manager, are local agents for
the famous Chalmers, Maxwell,
Franklin, Chandler and Cleveland
bars. They have some Of the latest
models of these fine machines on ex-
hihitinn- at tlfs,ir display Bad sales
rooms in the Vega building, and they
invite all those who contemplate buy
ing automobiles to call and let them
dc nstrate the splendid qualities of
those which they sell. See their
ad which appears elsewhere in the
Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Skilled Automobile Work.

The attention of automobile own
|ers is called to the ad of W. H. Pugh
which appears elsewhere in this issue
of the Chief, in which he announces
that he makes speciality of repairing
all kinds of automobiles, and especial
ly the high-grade makes, such as
Buick, Dodge, Overland, Chalmers
Cadillac, Mormon, and also all kinds
of trucks and tractors. He invites all
those whose cars are in need of atten-
tion to give him a trial All work
done by experts and satisfaction guar
anteed.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

The Chiefs esteemed friend, Judge
A. F. Leblanc, one Of the justices OF
the peace from this ward, has remov-
ed his residence and office from the
corner of Railroad avenue and Ope-
lousas street to one of the Cafiero
cottages in Opelousas street, opposite
the Ascension Hall. The judges new
office is neat and attractive and we'll
suited for the holding of court and
particularly for the performing of
marriages.,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Dye Old, Faded
Dress Material
HDIamond Dyes" Make Shabby Apparel
Stylish and NeW-So Easy Too.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to give
new, rich, fadeless color to any fabric,
whether wool, silk, linen, cotton or mixed
goods,-dresses, blouses, stockings, skirts,
children's coats, draperies, es,-everything
A Direction Book Is in package.
To match any material, have dealer
show you diamond Dyer Color Card.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

There will be rubbic meeting at
the Jewish synagogue tomorrow even
ing at 7 o'clock. Rabbi T. B. Rein
hardt of Baton Rouge will lecture in
behalf of the American Jewish Re-
lief Committee for the sufferers Of
the war. The public is cordially in
Vited to attend.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
666 quickly relieves Colds and La
Grippe, Constipation, Biliousness,
Loss of Appetite and Headaches.-
(Adv.)

# Paul Gisclard, who has been con-
fined to his home since last Tuesday
with Lis gHt attack of influenza, is re-
ported much improved, and expects to
be out again and on his job as travel
ing salesman for B. Lemann & Bro.
by next Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

sabin J. Dalfer res, formerly of this
city, but who since his demobilization
from the America an army Few
months ago has been domiciled in
New Orleans, came up, last Tuesday
to spend a few days with relatives
and friends in this city. Mr.. Dal-
feres has a tender SPOT in his heart
for France where he spent several
months in the army service during
the war, and is thinking seriously of
accepting position in the govern
ment employ which wuld require his
presence in that counry for the next
two years. Upon Loving here, he
will go to the parish Of Iberville to
visit friends and relatives before re-
turning to the Cresce,t City. He is
looking the picture of tood health and
his many friends here were glad to
see him.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Raoul Robert, rice planter of Burn
side, was business visitor to Donald
sorville today. He reports that there
are several cases of influenza in his
neighborhood, but that the disease
seems to be of very mild type. None
Of the patients being seriously i'll.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
SHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen-
sion -Twenty-Seventh Judicial
~ District Court
Dixie Securities Cor.
VS.. No. 2704

Dixie Securities Cor.
VS.. No. 2704
Frederick E. Anderson
DY VIRTUE Of and in obedience
ID to an order of seizure and sale,
issued by the above named court in
the above entitled and numbered
cause, and to me directed, / have
seized and taken into my possession,
and will offer for sale at public auc-
ton to the last and highest bidder,
according to law at the principal front
door of the courthouse Of the parish
of Ascension, in the city of Donald
sonyille, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1920,
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
One used Cadillac fve-passenge1
car, model 1914, serial number 27226
motor number 51849.
Terms-Caah, in United statsf
currency.
E. c.. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Donaldsonville, La, Feb. IL, 1920.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Death Of Mrs. JOS. A. Lass.

Mrs. CameIia Mary Duvernay, wife
of Joseph A. Lass, native of this
parish, died in New Orleans last Mon
day at / o'clock p. m. The funeral
took place Tuesday ats o'clock p. M,
from her late residence, 1921 Elm
stree4 Tnterment in the Soniat ceme-
terry. May her soul rest in peace
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Dr.. l. d. Benson, who recently pur-
chased from R. E. Noel the McManoa
plantation situated in the first ward
has sold his magnificent residence
property in Jackson, Miss, and will
remove with his family to this parish
in the early future and make his
home here. The Chief takes pleas
ure in extending a hearty welcome
to DR.. Bens& and. his family to the
parish Of AsWehsiof.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

P; S. Richard dWell-known citizen
Of this city, spenWa few days in the
parish of St. Mary this week, return
ing home yesterday. He was accom-
panied by his sister, Mrs. E. Richard
and family, who will spend a few days
here as the guests Of himself and
wife.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

A. S. Crawford, one of the owners
of the Crescent Farm, formerly the
property of j., K. Newman of New
Orleans, situated on Bayou Lafourcht
one mile below Donaldsonville, re
turned Thdrsbky from a weeks stay
in New Orle where he went for
medical trea ent at the hands of
DR.. Simon. he treatment did him
good and ha 5 much improved in
health to the delight of his friends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

John B. Ferchaud of Welcome, ac-
companied by his two daughters,
Misses Jeanne and Daisy, motored to
Donaldsonville Wednesday to attend
the funeral services of the late Mrs.
Claude Himel.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Work on New Theatre to Begin.

The building committee of the
Community Company, Inc, has in
structed Justil:en Delatte, well-known
local bricklayei', to order bricks.
lime, cement. etc., for use in the con-
struction OF the theatre building
which the concern is soon to erect
here, and as soon as this material has
been delivered, work on the laying OF
the foundation will begin. Mr.. De
latte, who is an expert in his line,
will have charge of all of the brick
and concrete work on the building.
He expects to have things in shape
ready to begin on his end Of the job
in about two weeks The Chief is IN
formed that the woodwork Of the
theatre will be under the supervision
of Jos. Guinchard, the skilled con-
tractor and builder.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Grand and Petit Juror Drawn.

The jury commissioners for the
parish of Ascension met at the court
house last Saturday and selected the
names of twenty persons throughout
the parish from which grand jury of
twelve is to be empanelled by the
court on Monday Feb. 23, to serve
for the next six months, and drew a
petit jury of hi1ty to serve for the
second week of the session Of the
court beginning March /. The Of
fetal report of the commissioners
with the names Of the grand and
petit jurors drawn appears elsewhere
in this issue of the Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

DR.. D. C. Brumfeld, coroner of the
parish, has been in New Orleans for
the past few weeks undergoing medl-
cal treatment. His condition is re-
ported much improved. ..--
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Rub-My-T -Tism is great pain killer:
1t relieves pain and soreness caused
by Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains,
etc.-(Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Rub b-My-Tism is powerful anti
septic; it kills the poison caused from
infected cuts, cures old sores, letter,
etc.-(Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

TRENDS. Deceaseu WsA]H carpenter
by occupation and resled in Port
Barrow until about fiY years ago
when he removed to lew Orleans.
He is survived by threesons, namely:
Charles, Clifford and Caiborne, and
one daughter, Mrs. Waer Generes
Of New Orleans. The Cief condoles
with them in their great5oss.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Bal Masque, carnival day, at Ma
sons Garage, given under the au-
spices of the D. H. S. Improvement
League.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Put on your carnival regalia and
win the prize at the masquerade ball
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Edward Zim1 1Ar, one of the stall
Wart young solB~ of the Chiefs good
friend, Robert thinner, formerly Of
barrow but now of Lutcher, dropped
in at the Office today to renew his sub
scription.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
1urai1nnltntIir Uhtpf
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1920

Be sure to see Red Riding Hood at
the masquerade ball next Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Artistic job printing, that is the
kind We do.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

666 has proven it will cure Malaria,
chills and Fever, Bilious Fever Colds
and LaGrippe: :-(Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Old papers for sale at this office
13 for cents.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs e R. Aleman Of
the fourth ward Eounce the en-
gagcnent Of the laughter. Miss
Magda Mercedes, David Lee Ro-
heStson, son Of @ w. T. Robert
Apf this city Aceremony will
llace tonorl asrnoon at
Gfd Gables, the .l4e Of the pros
pective brides par 5. Only the i'm
mediate members the families will
be present.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

MIS-. Amelia Smith of New Orleans,
district manager of the Woodmen
Circle, W: Q. W, visited Donaldson
vile last Saturday on official business
ana returned to the Crescent City
Sunday afternoon. At a special meet
ing of Ever True Qpve of this city
held last Sunday ternoon, Mrs.
Smith addressed members on
matters appertainini TO the good of
the order.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Death of Odresse Dugas.

Odressie Dugas,. fas1many years
resident of this pari died in New
QrleapHlles st Tuesday "a :5Q1apelock
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14


sonville and
b the arrival
4 train We'd
.vices at the
tment in the
Twas largely
Relatives and
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

the uheral was heb
of the Texas andfl1
nesday forenoon, sd
Catholic church sst. /
Catholic cemeter, a
attended by sorIA i
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Burnside Notes.

Jim Saxon has recovered from a
Arizona republican., 1920-10-14
TWO GINS BURN IN ARKANsAs

FORT SMITH Ark. Oct. 1s. Two ginsat Lavaca, Ark. near here, tonight were found to have been posted with warnings. Armed guards were placed about the gins. The ginners will meet with farmers tomorrow to onsider what ation they shall take.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-14
t2ooo RATs KILLEp IN TExAs

CORPUS CHRISTI. Texas. Oct 1s.- More than 12.o0o rats have been killed here to date at an average cost of five cents per rat. Not a trace of bubonic plague has been found among those examined.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-29

and came TO tell me about 10.
But don't do anything. advised
sam. until / ind out a few more
bings and then III come 10 tell yoa.
I've got a very good friend amongst
the pengulns. and tonight I'll get him
10 slide down his icy toboggan Slide
into Blue Sanla's cave and IND out
what is going on, and n possible x
the letters the children wrote you.
hear that he has them an IN a great
sack
"That night" went on Santa, Il
went 10 sleep and left my great front
door unlocked. indeed. open crack,
so that If sam returned with my let
ters. he could get in
And what happencd?' asked the
twins brealhlessly.
Somebody came in" nodded Santa
"hut 10 wasn't sam. 10 was that rascal
Blue santa himself
lie came I'm and snoOped around "a
see just what toys had got ready for
the Riddles, and your never guess
what he ddr
Copyright. 1920. n. p. A.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-29
SEEK SCALP OF MAYOR
THOMPSON OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Dec. % United Press
Though Mayor William Hale Thomp-
sons term does not expire for more
than two years Democrats claim they
have discovered a flaw m the law
whereby four year mayorally term
was authorized which would end
ThompsOn's term next spring and
force a new election.
As a result of the discovery the
Democrats are considering a plan
whereby they would institute court
proceedings in an effort 90 force the
Chicago Board OF Elections TO call a
mayOrallv election.
Democrats see in this a nope OF
landing the prize for themselves. Dr.
cause Of a split In Republican ranks.
They have already started groom
ing candidates and there is strong
movement TO stage a come back FOR
Carter II. Harrison, several times
mayor Of Chicago.
Should the Democrats be successful
in upseiting the law on terms of
mayors 10 would mean that mayoraltS
elections would have 10 be held in q
number OF Illinois cities.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-29
ia EGGS A DAY NOW
INSTEAD OF Is A DAY
This Means About Si26 Extra Income
Per Month for Mrs. Ropp.

II have 200 hens, including late puliets
not old enough TO lay. and had been get
ting . 10 20 eggs a day. Then I tried
Don Sung and am now getting 10T to IA
eggs day."-Mrs. Essic b Kopp, r. Il.
.. Littles. Ind
This increase Of dozen n day IN the
middle Of winter, NJ Coo dozen, makes
Sl20 extra Income per month. Don Sung
for her 200 hens, cost about $3.50 It
paid her. and we guarantee Il will pay
you.
Give your hens Don Sung and watch
results FOR one month III You don't nnd
that 70 pays for Itself and pays you a
good profit besides. simply tell Ms and
your money will be checrfully refunded.
Don Sung Chinese for egg laying) Is a
scienticnc tonic and conditioner. II Is
easily given In the feed improves the
hens health and makes her stronger and
more active. II tones up the egg -laying
organs, and gets the eggs, no matter how
cold or wet the weather.
Don Sung can he obtained promptly
from your druggist or poultry remedy
dealer, or send 52c includes war taxi
for a package by mail prepaid. Burrell-
Digger Co, PA Columbia Bldg, In
dianapOlis Ind.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-29
HARD COAL MEN
GET TOGETHER

HAZLETON, Pa. Dec. 29.-Accept-
ing The offer OF the operators 10 sd-
Just inequalities and injustices within
the present wage agreement the gen
eral scale committee Of the Anthracite
Mine Workers late yesterday instruct
ed its Subcommittee Ito meet with
representatives OF the operators and
endeav0r 10 work out a basis OF set
Element that would bring general sat
isfaction TO the anthracite mine work
crs.
None ~ the demands OF the hard
coal miners for additional wage in
creases will he dropped Thomas Ken
nedy, chairman OF tho committee. an
nOunced. adding that an atiempi
would be made again 10 have Inc
operators consider them as part Of
the existing inequalities"