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The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

A grand entertainment will be
given at Darrow next Friday, Janu-
arv 6, for the benefit Of the st.
Anthony chapel. There will be dam
cling, singing, dialogues, vaudeville,
ETC., and plenty of amusement for ali.
The affair is under the management
Of Mrs. Rene Serre.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
Good Secondhand Cars for Sale.

One Ford coupe, nearly new with
cord tires; one Dodge touring; one
Chevrolet touring; one Baby Grand
Checrolet touring; Ford tourings
from s125 up. Several good used
cars can be bought cheap and on
very easy terms. U. A. ROUSSEAU,
Donaldsonvtlle, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Robert of Pey-
tavln plantation, have announced
the engagement Of their daughter,
Miss Aline Marie, to Jean Marcel
Brou, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Faustin
Brou Of Burnside. The marriage will
be solemnized at the Catholic church
in Donaldsonville, Tuesday, January
IT, at 4 o'clock p. N. The Chief
joins the many friends of the pros
pective bride and groom in extending
to them hearty congratulations and
best wishes in advance Of the happy
event.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
Tho poaov friends of Col. F.

The many friends Of Col. F. L.
Trepagnier, the well-known and pop
uar Mississippi street jeweler, fami-
ljarly called "Boss,' will be panied to
learn that he has been confined to
his home with sickness for the past
several days All wish him a speedy
recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Lewis J. Melancon, formerly OF
Darrow, but now located at Jackson
Vile, Florida writes The Chief un-
der date of December 26 as follows: !:
Il want to express my best wishes
to you and all of my friends in Don
aldsonville and Darrow for a happy
and prosperous new year.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Fred Rogge, The Chiefs esteemed
old friend, met with an accident re-
Gently which confined him to his
home for a few days. While walk
ing in his yard he stumbled and fell,
sustaining painful bruises about the
face and body and spraining the
wrist of his left hand. He has suffi-
ciently recovered to be out and
ab0Tlt again.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

A. S. Crawford of Crescent Farm,
who underwent two operations IN
New Orleans sometime agofi and who
returned home about three weeks
ago, following which he was confin-
ed to his bed for several days is now
up and able to be about again to the
qualification of his many friends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis J. Babin of
this city had as their guests for
Christmas all Of their children, name
ly: connan Babin, of DeRidder, La,
who holds the position of secretary
to the superintendent Of the South
ern Pacific Railway Company's
branch at that place; Duke 0. Babin
Of New Orleans, employed by the
Mississippi River Commission, with
headquarters at the customhouse :;
Lawrence Babin, also Of New Or
leans, who holds the position Of engi-
neer on the big tugboat McDougald
with his wife and baby and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Harp and their children.
The event was made the occasion Of
a happy family reunion. Mr.. Babin
has charge Of the Standard Oil Com
pany's pumping plant in Port Bar
! row
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Miss Mary Patsel, wlnsome young
lady of Roanoke, Virginia, Is spending
the holidays here with her relatives
Miss Jennie Dufel and Miss Louise
Subra.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

0. ]. Dicharry Of Gramercy,
valued employe Of the Colonial Sugars
Company of that place. was Ousl-
ness visitor to Donaldsonvllle last
Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Chas J. Harris, the popular and
efficient secretary of the police jury
of the parish Of Livingston, was IN
town last Wednesday transactlng
business.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

All of the public schools of the
parish as we'll as St. Joseph Com
mercial Institute, St. Vincents lnsti-
tute, Harrell private school and St.
Augustin School, which have been
closed since December %, for the
holidays, will reopen next Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Henry Schexnay yder Of the firm OF
+. Schexnayder & Company, planters
of Burnside, made a business trip
to this city last Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
gnualnHunhillr OI1tpf
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1921

Miss Jeanne Fortier is visiting, IN
Baton Rouge, the guest of her brother
and sister-in-law, DR.. and Mrs. James
Fortier.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Tschin Of New
Orleans spent a few days recently
at the home of Mrs. j. NcCrory'
grandmother of Mrs. Tschln.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Walter Lemann, prominent attor-
ney of this city, has removed his law
and notarial Offices from the old Pugh
building in Houmas street, which he
had occupied for years to the Kline
building at the corner Of Crescent
place and Houmas street, directly
across the street from Mr.. kline's
store The location is q most de-
sirable one for a law office and Mr.,
Lemann is we'll satisfied with his new
quarters which are ample and com
fortable
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Mrs. Victor Sachse and children OF
Baton Rouge, were here on a F1slt
during the week to her brohers' A.
and NJ. Bloomensteil and families.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

In the article in which was chron-
lcled the death Of Mrs. Lucien Casso,
which appeared in last Saturdays
issue Of The Chief, the name of
George Casso Of New Orleans, as
one Of the surviving stepsons of the
deceased was unintentionally omit
ted. The Chief regrets the omission
and gladly corrects the same.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

The regular January meeting OF the
police jury will take place next tues
day. January 8, at 10 o'clock a. m
Much important business Will come up
before this meeting.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney J. Clifton of
Belle Rose, are the proud parents Of
a baby girl, who arrived at their
home last Monday night. Mrs. Cliff
ton was Miss Thelma Petit before her
marriage. The proud young parents
are receiving the congratulations of
their friends over the arrival Of the
little miss.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Rene Esneault and
family of Faubourg la Pipe, had as
their guests for Christmas their @ son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. ana MIS-
Norbert Esneault of New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Today is the last day for the pay
ment Of the 1921 poll tax. II you
have not already paid yours. better
rush to the tax collectors office and
pay it now. Tomorrow will be too
late. :.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

The Chief acknowledges with
thanks the receipt of beautiful cal
endars for the year 1922, from the
Wright Furniture Company, Bank Of
Ascension, David IsraePs Shoe Store,
Wheeler Coffee Company, B. Mis-
tretta Bottling Works. The Chief
also received recently pretty litho-
graphed calendar from John c. Mis-
tretta, fomely of this city but for
the past several years engaged in the
house painting and decorating busi-
ness in Chicago, III. Mr.. Mistretta
is located at 2246 Burling street.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31
Dance at Tip-Top Hall.

The first dance of the season is
announced to take place at the Tip
Ton hall in Assumption parish, Sat
urday, January 7. These dances will
be hailed with delight by terp-
sichoreans who have partonized
them in the past. Mrs. George Lam
dry of this city and Mrs. L. NJ. Mat
tingly of Assumption, are in charge
of the dances and they have always
proved successful and source of
much enjoyment to the large crowds
of young ladies and gentlemen who
have attended them during the past
few years
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Many people from this city and
vicinity went to New Orleans this
week to witness the beautiful show,
Chu Chin Chow, which is playing a
weeks engagement at Shubert-St.
Charles Theatre. Those who saw the
performance declare that it is the
crandest of the kind ever shown in
the Crescent City.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Grinding was concluded at the big
Belle Helene sugar factory in the
sixth ward Of the parish last We'd
nesday, with an output of sugar
amounting to about 6,5O0,00 pounds.
The mill started operations October
20, and 1852 tons of cane passed
through the rollers. Like all sugar
plantations the yield was the largest
in the history of the place, and the
crop was also a record breaker,
Henry Dugas of Smoke Bend was
chief sugar boiler and was ably as
sisted by Joseph Vavasseur Of Oar
row.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Reliable seed rice sold by Empire
Rice Mil Co., Ltd.s. New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Miss Lucille St. Martin returned
to her home in New Orleans Thurs
day, after spending a few days here
at the home of Mrs. S. H. St. Mar
tin and family. Miss St. Martin is
daughter of the late Sam St. Mar
tin, who for many years was sheriff
of the parish. Her stay here was
made pleasant by her relatives and
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

F. H. Allen, proprietor of Aliens
Brick Yard, announces in an ad which
appears in this issue of The Chief
that he is now prepared to sell high
grade bricks at prices that are with
in the reach of all. He invites con-
tractors and builders and those who
contemplate building to see his goods
and get his prices before placing
their orders
| GHH c11rns Chills and Fever.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

A dainty little girl arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson Hun
ley. Thursday night. She tips the
scales at eight pounds. The fond
parents are. receiving the congratu-
lations Of their numerous friends
anent the happy event.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Jos. N. Gourdain of Convent, for
manv years superintendent Of the
public schools of St. James, was in
Donaldsonvile this week visiting
relatives and friends, While here
he was the guset Of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Oubre.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

Pay your poll tax now:
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-12-31

666 cures Malarial Fever.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

Der, 1916, and recorded in the pubic
registry of Halifax County, in Book
27s at page 1866, default having been
made in the payment Of the notes secur-
ed by said deed of trust, Twill on Mon
day. November 2Sth, at II O'Clock
Noon. in front of the Bank of Littleton,
in the Town of Littleton, North Caro-
lima, offer at public auction, for cash,
the following described two certain lots
Of land lying and being in the Town Of
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County,
North Carolina. situated on the West
side of Hamilton Street at its intersec-
ton with Second street, fronting each
thirty (30) feet on the West side Of
Hamilton Street and running back each
the same width between parallel lines
at right angles to said Hamilton Street
one hundred and forty Q4O) feet to al
alley, and known and designated Al
lots Nos. 1877 and 1S9, as shown on tn
maps or plots on the property Of tn
Roanoke Rapids Power Company, II
and near the town of Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina, of record in the offic
of the Register of Deeds Of Halifa
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

JUDGING from the examples now on
j exhibition, Of one-piece frocks Tor
fall, we may prophesy a season IN
which these dresses will follow the
lines of the natural figure. 1t would
b more accurate to say that tney
adjust themselves to 1t easily ana
gracefully in a way that is fiattering
to all figures. Many Of them are OF
the straight line type, showing a very
slight definition Of the waistline which
they contrive to make q little long.
Others have bodices bloused. over gir'
Dies, all around and still others are
bloused at the front and hang
straight at the back In the fashion OF
4 "paletot," which extends below the
waistline.
Box and side plaitings are making
themselves very useful in one-piece
rocks, both in suit-frocks like that
at the left Of the picture and IL
dresses that do not simulate a suit
Some Of the smartest Of the suit
frocks have jackets, capes or othei
wraps to match but this Is the excep
ton and not the rule. The model pic
tured here, Of dark blue cloth, has ID
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

County, reference to each map or plot,
together with said deed Of trust being
hereby referred to for more minute
description. said lots being the same
conveyed to the said J. B. Robinson and
Paul Robinson by deed of j. B. o.
Briant, said deed being on record in
the aforesaid Office and to which furth-
er reference is made.
This the 22nd day of October, 1921.
10.28-4t W. L. Long, Trustee,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
l.A.. &zzaA,
eoexron1 m xnYuN ssyYAsss vsaea
cogrnoNr N vnInN 2sxhu W.

months an appropriation of $o43,sIo'
virtually doubling the appropriation
for the same purpose for the fiscal
year 1920-1921.
More than $1,000, 1000 Ii provided for
service and assistance TO the 500
Red Cross chapters by the national
organization.
Helping Destitute Children
Other items Of the domestic budget
include $49S,546 for miscellaneous &C
tivities, including contributions re-
stricted for special purposes and S76S'-
600 for management. Each OF these
items represents large reductions over
similar appropriations Of the previous
year.
From a fund Of $4,000, 900, $780,.
900 of which was contributed through
the European Relief Council campaign
and 100000 allotted by the Red
Cross for child welfare work In
Europe, there remains $S,765, 10S still
available, of which 1t Is estimated
that $8,0O0,000 will be required fol
this work during the current year
For Red Cross participation In the
Joint effort to relieve famine condi'
tions in Russia, for Anal work In the
China famine, for Junior Red Gross
and other overseas activities including
the closing Of the old general relief
program in Europe s4,97s,ooo Is made
available.
IN announcing the national budget
the Red Cross makes 1t clear thai
the figures do not include chapter eI
penditures or place any cash estimate
on the invaluable service OF volun
teers in chapters.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Red Cross Gives
$4,000 to Aid
y 'Clean-Up' Drive

An appropriation Of $4,000 for
Red Cross work in connection with the
cleanup" campaign instituted by the
Government to bring the claims OF all
disabled service men who are entitled
10 Federal aid before the proper gov
eminent bureau for action, has been
made by the American Red Cross.
The Executive Committee OF the
American Red Cross in making the
appropriation authorized the approprl-
alton Of $4,000 Of this sum to the
American Legion to defray the ex-
pense of the Legion representatives
assigned to the various districts OF
the Veterans Bureau.
The remainder Of the appropriation
was authorized for apportionment
among the several Divisions OF the
Red Cross for carrying on that part
Of the cleanup" work that falls d.
rectly upon the Red Cross organization.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of a power of
sale conferred upon the undersigned bv
a certain deed Of trust executed by h.
j. Rhea ct ux to w. l.. Long, trustee,
which is recorded in Book 3l7 at page
302. office of the Register of Deeds for
Halifax County, default having been
made in the payment of an indebtness
therein set out and thereby secured ant
having been duly requested by thu
legal holder thereof, Twill. on Wednes
day November l6, 1921, at IL o'clock
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

M. in front of the Post Office IN the
village Of Rosemary, Halifax County.
North Carolina, expose to public sale,
to the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described real property to wit:
That certain tract or parcel Of land
living. situate and peing in Weldon
Township, Halifax County, North
Carolina, described as follows: Begin.
inc At an oak tree where Norman
Pc wells line corners with the Weldon
and Aurelian Springs road, and runs
thence West with said road to stake,
R. j Rhea's corners; thence South to
stake in the said r. j. Rhea's line
thence Southwest with said +. J. Rhea's
line to Little Quanky Creek; thence
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

bodice faced with belge-colored crepe
de chine and turned back to form
collar. It opens to the waistline over
q high-necked vest Of batiste, voiie,
net or other sheer wash fabric ana
has I narrow tie Of black ribbon al
the throat. Wide, black, cire RIBBON
is used for the girdle and groups OF
plaits at the sides break the straight
lines Of the skirt.
Several successful summer ideas are
carrying over into fall and among them
are long petal tunics as shown In the
dress at the right. Four long petals
rounded at the ends, are embroidered
with narrow band In a contrasting
color and hung over plain skirt The
embroidered band outlines the NECK
and finishes the sleeves. There Is
yestee and a wide sash Of crepe &c
chine which match the embroidery IL
| color.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

South : ong said Creek a. It meander|
to 81 xe in Norman PowellJs li1
thence Northeast with Norman Powell
line to the beginning point; containing
Eighty 1907 acres, more or iess. en-
being 4 part of the tract Of land fol-
merly owned by the lots Jesse Rhd|
and wife Susan c. Rhea, both decea1
This the 18th day Of October, 1871. |
W. L, Long. trusted
By Allen c. Zollicoffer, Atty.
Time Of sale: IL o'clock, M.
Date Of Sale: November III. 1927
Place of Sale: In front of the POI
Office, Rosemary, N. c.
1O-2lr At
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
RED CROSS GIVES
ANNUAL BUDGET
$19,361 ,657 Allotted for Cur.
rent Program Of Relief
and Service.
MILLIONS FOR VETERAN AID
Medical Aid for European Chh-
dren Will Cost $6,000,.
600 This Year.
MILLIONS FOR VETERAN AID

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. totalling
$19,381, 657 for carrying through Ito
program Of relief and services In the
United States and overseas are out
lined in the budget Of the American
Red Cross for the current fiscal year.
This total Is more than $o,0O0,000 low
er than the expenditure during the
last fiscal year, when the disburse-
. ments reached $24.492, TAI, 1t is an
nounced at National Headquarters In
a statement calling attention to the
necessity Of continued support Of the
organization by response to the An
nual Roll Gall. November II to "A,
il the vital work Of the society IL to
BIO effectively carried on.
Outstanding among the items OF the
domestic budget Is the appropriation
of $8,6e9, 25e for work In behalf OF
the disabled ex-seryics man and his
family. This appropriation represents
the amount allotted to this work from
National Headquarters only and does
not take into consideration the ml-
lions being spent In chapters for re-
lief of the World War veteran. 1t
is in the chapter that the greater
amount is spent In meeting this obi
CATION of the Red Cross, the announce
ment continues, a manifested By ng-
ures Of the fiscal year 1920-192i when
the total was approximately $4,000
600. of which s2,e8z ,094 represented
the disbursement of National Head
quarters while the remainder was the
chapters contribution to this heid d
Red Cross service.
Vast Work for Disablsd
Chief among the Subdivisions d
the appropriation for work with ret
Grams il that which concerns itssii
with assistance to disabled men and
women In government hospitals This
item Of s1,7Do,0 900, an increase Of more
than 100000 over the appropriation
fcr the same work In last years bud
rot. win provide those personal serv-
ices for the disabled and their families
which are indispensable to supplement-
those provided By the government
The director Of the veteranS Bureau
-. raconffx expressed his dezire that
ne Red Cross should continue and
extend these "humanizing services"
other items Of the appropriation iof
veterans relief are proportionatsiy W
creased. An additional appropriation
Il yseo,eBo hSs bsen made for va
J, Cross work IN connection Win resn.
lar Army and Navy hospitals ana
Nth Il regular Army ard Nav.
re- coosStsr relief, the IA Crsss
a; a fbs xnrrani tsa'ys
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Notice ishereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, j. K. Moore and H..
T. Moore, formerly carrying on busl-
ness in Roanoke Rapids, North Caro-.
lima. under the style or firm name OF
Moore Bros. has been dissolved by
mutual consent, and as from the date
hereof all debts due to and owing by
the said firm will be received and paid
respectively by H. T. Moore, who will
continue to conduct and carry on SAID
business under the firm style or name
of H. 7. Moore.
Dated this the 9th day of October,
1921.
]. r. Moore
H. T. Moore
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
TRUSTEE SALE OF LAND

Under and by virtue Of the power
contained in a certain deed OF trust ex-
ecuted to the undersigned trustee by
T. w. Northington, which said deed
of trust is dated the 7th day of Decem-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

Avoid chilly rooms in the
morning by using Coles Hot
Blast Heaters. They prevent
cold and sickness. ADV.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

CARRYING ON
SERVICE FOR
DISABLED VETERANS
OF THE WORLD WAR
THAT IS COSTING
s10,ooo,Oo0 A YEAR
THE AMERICAN
RED CROSS IS HELPING
FULFILL THIS
NATIONS OBLIGATION
TO IT'S DEFENDERS.
HELP THE RED CROSS
CONTINUE THIS WORK
RY ANSWERING THE
ANNUAL ROLL CALL
NOVEMBER 11-24, 1921.
The Washington times., 1921-06-14
PERSONALITY TEST
COMPULSORY FOR
D. D.C.LADY COPPERS
PoIicewoman Van Wrinkle Will
Examine Applicants for Place
on Force Soon.
How would you like TO pass a per-

How would you like TO pass a per-
sonality test to get your position7
Everyone OF the twenty-five appli-
cants, who took the Civil Service ex-
animation for policewomen June
must frst pass a personality test be-
fore appointment to the woman's bu-
reau. And IL they successfully pass
ed" the written examination and fall
down on the personality test after
ward. they are not eligible for ap-
pointment.
Each and everyone of them will be
interviewed by Mrs. Nina Van Wrinkle,
director OF the woman's bureau. with
in the next ten day or so. She will
look them over, size them up. and
see IL in her Judgment they measure
up to the standard of good police
women.
The girls will be judged from the
standpoint of personal appearance,
tact, diplomacy, judgment, common
sense, and general department. Mrs.
Van Wrinkle will engage the apIl IL
cant In conversation to draw out their
personal qualifications and see " they
have the ability to be policewomen.
This is the only government bureau
WHICH requires pcTsondlNy toS' Vh
the part,of applicants. You have often
heard 1t said that those who pass high
in written tests are not always the
best when II comes to doing the work.
Well this personality eliminates that
uncertainty.
THE personality test have
fouid necessary" said Mrs. Van
Wrinkle. I'VE had one girl. who
passed the examination credibly and
we thought from that she would be
an ideal policewoman, but 1t turned
out that she was not half so ca
pable as some of those who did not
pass so high. Later this girl re-
signed from the bureau"
II want to see every one OF the
girls who took the examination on
June and look them over. 1t is
part of the examination"
This personality test is her own
idea.