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The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Sugar Grinding in PROGRESS

Sugar grinding operations are in
full progress in this section, Evan
Hall, in the first word started Friday y
Of last week, St. Emma in the second
and Belle Helene in the sixth, began
operations Thursday. The Cosa
Natural of the Aleman Plantine
Company, in Assumption parish. also
got under way Thursday, andsals.
burg in st. James, steamed up this
morning. All report smooth run
ming.
The crops are generally large and
the cane tall mad heavy and a bic
tonnage is expected and while it is
too early to estimate definetly the eos-
slble yield in this parish, it is be-
lleved that it will be very good. Evan
Hall, which is now grinding poor
Stubbles, IS said to average about 16
tons to the acre with yield of about
lao pounds of sugar to the ton. The
plant cane on this place is exception
ally fine and very much larger
tonnage with correspondence high
er yield is expected when this class
of cane is reached.
Ideal weather conditions prevail
and a shortage of labor is reported
on some of the plantations. The
wages paid being about the same as
those paid in other parishes for SINH
lar work, and being ST for women
cane cutters, S1.25 for men cane cut
ters and S1.25 for teamsters and
leaders.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Burnside Notes.

At the last meeting of the parish
school board held September 21, Su-
perntendent Broussard submitted a
lengthy report, showing the discovery
that 634 more desks were needed,
"as one child out of four is not pro-
vided with a school desk and again,
'the other matter which merits the
serious attention Of the board is the
need of additional teachers for some
of our schools The superintendent
further makes the disclosure that the
Burnside school has one teacher,
teaching forty five pupils in FIVE
grades. 1t would be very much bet
ter to have two teachers for this
school. The attention Of the board
however is respectfully called to con-
ditions in other schools that are more
critical. One extra teacher for the
following schools: Donaldsonville
high, Sorrento and st. An1ant, and if
possible one for the Burnside school,
The Sorrento school, one teacher,
five grades, eighty pupils, no desks,
necessary repairs and ren1odeling Of
building is recommended which is in
a deplorable condition. y
According to the report, there are
1447 pupils enrolled in the four high
schools, who are attended by 38
teachers, an average of l38 pupils per
teacher. However the report shows
that in the Donaldsonville High
School, from the second to the sixth
grades, call the teachers are carry
ing very heavy load and will have
to work extremely hard to get salts
factory results. u
Now, what will the results be in
the Sorrento, Brittany and Burnside
schools? Each school has one teach
err and enrollments of so, SIS and 45.
respectively. On the other hand,
find that Galvez with lit pupils, has
FIVE teachers; St. Amant, four teach
ers and II pupils; Calbases, 1S4 pu-
oils and four teachers; Snroke Bend,
8 teachers ard II pupils; Black
Bayou singletary, Martin and Lake
schools, with nine teachers OH the
payroll have only 268 pupils to teach.
The three teachers Of the Elise Memo
rial have less than 20 pupils each.
The above data is submitted to the
readers of The Chief who are inter
ested in educational matters through
out the parish, to read and decide for
themselves whether the expendi-
ture of more than 100000 as
,he financial needs, plus, for the pre-
,ent school term is equitably distri
buted so as to allow a fair allotment
Of teachers pro rata, to the different
schools in the various localities. What
about Galyez and Smoke Bend com
,ared with Sorrento, Brittany and
Burnside? Is there something wrong
and inconsistent with the assignment
Of teachers? Let those more con-
serned than myself in the problem Of
the schools exercise their rights in
findingaout the system Of instruction
as a whole that exists in our parish.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Big Shows Comm g.

O'Brien's great carnival shows are
billed to appear in Dofaldsonville
for one week commencing Tuesday,
October 25, for the benefit of the
local fire department. The company
comes here highly recommended as
carrying one of the best shows of
its kind on the road today. The tents
will be pitched in Crescent Place.
where performances of various kinds
will be given daily and many side
shows will be open to the public. In
asmuch as the performances will be
given for the benefit of the fire de-
partment, it is to be hoped that they
will be generously patronized by the
general public.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
S. J. C. /. Notes.
Do U,r,-3;ar

The opening of the 1921 basket
,all season took place Wednesday
sfternoon on the st. Joseph's Com
nercia1 Institute campus, when the
fast eighth grade team defeated the
tenth grade by close score Of II to
IL. The game was interesting and
exciting throughout. LeBlanclsf the
tenth and Poche of the eighth, amazed
the crowd by their spectacular shots.
The boys of the tenth worked hard
but the little eighth graders proved to
be their superiors, and they went
down in defeat. The teams are made
up as follows: Tenth, E. Leblanc and
B. Blanchard, forwards; Z. LaWes,
center; J. Randazzo and q. Dugas,
guards. Eighth, Poehe and Gandin,
forwards; NJ. BIancahrd. center;
Truxillo and Grafeo. guards. The
two teams will meet again soon when
the tenth graders will make an effort
10 retrieve their defeat
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
TREspAssERs

THE PUBLIC persist to trespass on sIl .hs
property Of the Miles Planting and
Manufacturing Company, contrary 10
the warning given by sign boards displayed
public road The absolute disregard ~ W.
Wishes and rights to protect my property ia
notorious. Believing the time has arrived
for me to take more determined stand ana
to adopt more stringent measures than have
been pursued in the past, now notify all
whom it may concern that hunting tran.
PING or otherwise trespassing on Donald
son. Clark, Conway. Grange Grove and Mon
roe plantations, will be prosecuted under
fun penalty of the law. In order, to assure
relief from all intrudcrs. ask the eo-opera-
ton Of the ieasees and tenants of the sev-
eral plantations Ia enforcing the law Tor
trespassing.
w. P. MILES,
President Miles Planting and Mfg. Co.
burnside. La, Oct. l., 1921
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Dance at Elks, Home.

The semi-monthly dance given by
the younger members of the Elks at
she lodges beautiful home last night,
was as usual, largely attended by
dazzling bellies and gallant heaux
from this city and all parts of the
surrounding country, and all had q
most delightful and enjoyable time.
These dances are growing IN popu-
larity all the time and are looked
forward to with much pleasurable
anticipation by the young society
set Of DenaIdsonville and neighbor-
ing towns.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
New Goods III Fashion and Banner

Leon Bloch, first vice president Of
the Fashion Company u, owners of the
Fashion and Banner stores, returned
Monday night from four weeks
business trip to New York city. While
away he purchased a large stock
Of choice seasonable merchandise for
the company's two establishments.
He reports that goods are plentiful,
with business brisk. He had de-
lightful time while in the metropolis
and says that he greatly enjoyed his
trip. Much Of the goods purchased
by him were shipped by express, and
have arrived and are now on sale.
An invitation is extended to the
friends and patrons of the firm to
visit the stores and make their selec-
tions from the seasons latest goods.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
ASSESSMENTS IN ASCENSION.
Completed Rolls Show Total of SO.
133,910-Taxes, 1921 ,487.79.

Assessor A. S. st. Amant recently
completed the assessment rolls OF
the parish Of Ascension for the year
1921, and filed same with the Louis
lana Taxing Commission at Baton
Rouge, as required by law. The
rolls show that there are 4427 tag
payers in the parish, and that there
are 174,305.94 acres of land assess
ed. The total assessments for the
year amount to s1o,133,91o, or
S6o7,800 less than last year, and is
given by wards as follows:
"ara. heal Estate Other Total
and Improve pron.rtv
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
CONCESSION SPACE NOW OPEN.

A ANNoUCED during the recent fair,
A copcession space for the 1922 South
Louisiana Fair IL now open for book
ing Now IL the time to reserve choice
space which can be done by depositing rs
per cent of the total cost.
his also applies to the dancing, grand
stand and other exclusive privileges.
We intend to make the 1922 fair as much
superior to the 1921 fair as 1891 was su-
perior to 1920.
Quite a few have taken advantage of our
offer and booked for 1922. The only way
you can be sure to get the location you
want Is to act without delay.
r. S. Vickers, Secretary Manager
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Death Of Mrs. Frank Bourgeois.

Mrs. Addie Barber, wife Of Frank
Bourgeois, a native Of this parish and
a resident of Brooks, La. died at the
homie Of her uncle, j. Comes, in New
Orleans, last Wednesday at 80
o'clock p. M, aged 2T years. The re-
mains were brought to Donaldsonville
Thursday via the Texas and Pacific 2
D. M train and the funeral took place
upon the arrival Of the body, with ser
vices at the Catholic church and in
sernnaent III theC Catholic cemetery.
Besides her husband deceased is sur
yived by two young daughters, Ear
line and Mrytle.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
No Meeting of Police jury.

Owing to the lack Of quorum. the
special meeting Of the police jury
called for yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, did not take place and was
deferred to next W Wednesday at 10
o'clock. The following police Jurors
were present: j. Clarence Leblanc,
Henry S. Martin, ". B. Stuart, Les
.er e. Wright and Nestor Gautreau.
The meeting had been called to adopt
/ bond ordinance for Road District
No. 1 The ordinance viii be put
through at the next meeting.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Property Transfers.

The following property transfers
were recorded at the clerk of courts
office this week:
Congregation Of the Roman Cath
olic church to Felix j. Falgoust-Lot
of ground along the lower line of
square in front of Catholic church
price, $1,000.
DonaldsonvilIe Ice Company, Ltd.
to j. H. Slaughter, Jr.-The ice fac
tory and tract of land on which it
is established, situated in the rear
of the right of way of the Texas and
Pacific railway; price, $4,000.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

A grand fair will be given at the
.Glee Club pavilion, Prarieville, IN the
New River section of the parish Tor
the benefit of the Catholic church at
that place, today and tomorrow.
There will be plenty of good things
to eat and refreshments and amuse-
nents for all.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

j The first dance of the season Will
be given by the young men Of Dom
laldsonville at the Red Men Hall to,
night, Music for the occasion Will
be furnished by the famous Commu-
nifty orchestra. There will be plenty
Or refreshments and a good time IS
promised to all who attend.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
CLEANUP SQUAD COMING.
VIII Ise at Courthouse October 2s-
In Search of Disabled Veterans

Ihe cleanup squad OF the war
flsA insurance department of the
government, mention of which was
made %, IN last Saturdays issue of The
ghief, will be at the courthouse IN
ti1ls city next Friday, October %. in
search Of disabled veterans of the
world war.
Uncle Sam wants to find every man
who has claim against the govern
nent, growing out of service render
ed or injuries received during the war
SO that he can pay the claim. Those
Wno have no claim themselves can
help the government by going out and
finding those who have and tell
ing them of the cleanup squad that
Is coming to help them.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Honore Jules of this parish, who
had been an inmate at the jackson
asylum since July, escaped from the
institution Thursday light o1 last
week. He walked to Baton Rouge
where he crossed the river and reach
ed Donaldsonville Saturday. He was
taken into custody and the jackson
officials notified.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

If you want anything new or
secondhand that you cannot find in
Donaldsonville why spend your money
in railroad fares? when Edmond
Michel, 726 Whitney Central Bank
Building, New Orleans, La, will get
it for you? If you want any informa-
ton or quotation do not feel bashful,
his services are at your entire dis
posal, whether by the ounce or by
carload, retail or wholesale. If it
exists he will get it. He is licensed
and bonded for your satisfaction, and
guarantees to please you.
'.dyertise in The Chief. 1t pays,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

NJ. 8. Eby, manager of the Qpden-
weyer-Alcus sawmill at Sorrento, and
]. G. Nargassans, prominent citizen
oil st. Amant, and former police
Juror from the seventh ward were
business visitors to Donaldsonville
last Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Attention, Ex-service Men

The Bureau Of War Risk Insur-
ance cleanup squad is coming to
Donaldsonville to help all ex-serviee
men file their claims for compensa-
sion, vocational training, hospital
treatment, etc. Those who are IN
need Of help will please notify As
eension Chapter, American Red
Cross, DonaldsonyiIle, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

The infant daughter Of Mr.. and
mrs. Thomas Maurin was christened
g the Catholic church in Bayou
nnouia last Sunday, and the name Of
Dof1s May was bestowed upon the
n,aItle miss. The sponsors were Miss
Maud Maurin Of this city and Law
rehce Hebert, aunt and uncle re-
spectively of the child. Mr.. Maurln
q me efficient manager of Nottaway
esahtahon and is O son of Mrs. Ed
Nard Maurin Of this city.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

After a two weeks stay here visit
ing relatives and friends, Normand
Gentil machinist for the Gulf Refi-
ming Company at Port Arthur, Texas,
left for his home last Sunday morn
ing. While in town he was the guest
of his aunt, Mrs. Joseph Michel.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Landry at 1907 Bur
gundy street, New Orleans, last Tues
day and presented them with splen
did baby boy. ME. Landry formerly
resided here and conducted photo
graph gallery. He is now engaged IN
the pastry business.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

James N. Parker, who some fif-
teen years ago was employed as book
keeper at the store of Picard q
Geismar, at Dutchtown, in the New
River section of the parish, is now
active vice president of the Guaranty
Bank and Trust Company of Orange,
Texas.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Prince Albert's S a new
note in the joys of rolling 'en!

Talking about rolling
your own cigarettes, well
tell you right here that
Prince Albert tobacco has
'em all lashed to the mast!
You've got a handful-of-
happiness coming your di-
rection when you pal it with
P. A. and the 1nakin's S
papers! For Prince Albert
is not only delightful to
your taste and pleasing in
its srefreshing aroma, but our
exclusive patented process
frees it from bite and parchl
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Jack Comeaux, travelling salesman
for the Pathe News Company of
New Orleans, and his wife and son,
were recent visitors at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Kocke of Port
Harrow. "
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Mrs. V. Marsala went to- New Or
New Orleans Tuesday to attend the
wedding of her cousin, Miss Victoria
Ancona to Dominick Albano, which
took place Wednesday at st. Alphon-
sus Catholic Church. After the cere-
naony the bride and groom left for
Dallas, Texas, where they will spend
. brief honeymoon and upon their
return will make their home in New
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

s. Luke B. Landry and Nestor Lan-
dry left last Tuesday for the Duval
Grange factory in West Baton Rouge
parish, where they will be in charge
Of the sugar making department for
the grinding season.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

At meeting of the Butchers Pro-
tective and Social Union of New Or
leans held last Wednesday night, reso
lutions were adopted memorializing
the Commission Council of the Cres-
cent City to adopt an ordinance pro-
viding for the closing of all markets
and meat stands on Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Jules Guichet and his sister, Miss
Rose Guichet, have returned home
from Raceland and Lockport where
they spent week visiting relatives
and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Mrs. F. L. Trepagnier and her
two interesting little children went
to New Orleans last Sunday for a
weeks stay with relatives. They
are expected back home tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Misses Lille Delaune, Anette Bou-
dreaux and Rose Daigle of Napoleon
vile, were the guests last week Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Richard on Me-
Manor plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. B. C. Alwes and
their infant daughter, Eunice Jane
and Miss Matte McGalliard, 'motored
to Napoleonville last Sunday to visit
the mother of Mr.. Alwes.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Miss Ruth Welzin has returned to
her home in New Orleans, after a
pleasant visit to Miss Lille B1oomen-
steil of this city.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Holbrook and
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Bloomenstiel, visi-
ted Baton Rouge recently.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Mrs. Edna Tircuit of Dreyfus, La,
was in town Wednesday and while
here paid an appreciated call at The
Chief office.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Since the debating of the currency
began we can all see that much Of
the boasted prosperity Of year or
so ago was simply hot air.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Death of Joseph Prosper Leblanc.

Joseph Prosper Leblanc, a native
of st. James parish, and for many
years a resident of this city, died at
the Presbyterian Hospital in New Or
leans last Monady at LIS o'clock p.
M, aged 78 years. Mr.. Leblanc was
taken to the hospital Sunday and was
operated on the next day. The or
deal was too great for his advanced
age and feeble constitution and
he died from the effects thereof. De-
ceased was a sugar planter in his
day and many years ago managed
tae Salsburg plantation in St. James
parish, and later the Cofeld at the
lower line of Ascension. He retired
from this kind of work to accept
the position of travelling salesman
for the Moline Plow Company and
took up his residence with his family
m Donaldsonville. He continued in
the employ of the company until
about four years ago, when he re-
tired from active work and removed
to New Orleans and made his home
with Mr.. and Mrs. George D'Autry,
with whom he was residing at the
time of his death. He was a veteran
Of the civil war, in which he served
under the Confederate flag in Sc
mes battery, also known as Pelican
battery, and was member of Major
Victor Maurin Camp No. SO, United
Confederate Veterans.
The remains were brought to Don
aldsonVille Tuesday, and the funeral
was held upon the arrival of the 2
p. m. Texas and Pacific train. Ser
vices were held at the Catholic
church, after which the body was
laid to rest in the family tomb in the
Catholic cemetery. A Confederate
flag draped the coffin during the fu-
neral services and at the internment.
The estimab1e wife of the deceased
preceded him to the grave about
eight months ago. He is survived by
Ave sons and three daughters, Emile
LEBLANC, postmaster at Sellers in the
parish of st. Charles; Arthur Le-
Blanc, manager of the Ashland plan
tation near Houma; Elmo Leblanc.
swamp manager of the ST. Bernard
Lumber Company of ST. Bernard
parish; Nuna Leblanc, clerk in the
drugstore Of George D'Autry, his
brother-in-law, in New CLEANS, and
Clarence Leblanc employed as drug
gist in the Independent Drug Com
2any's store at Oakdale, La, and Mrs.
George D'Autry Of New Orleans, and
Mrs. E. R. Leeleise, of Oakdale. To
them The Chief proffers sympathy in
the hour of their sororw
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Messrs. S. Farrnbacher, V. Sachse,
NJ. Kahn, A. Walker and N. Karpen
Of Baton Rouge, were visitors to this
city last Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Total assessment of arishs1g,74l,7I0
AMOUNT OF TAXES.


Assessor St. Amant was compli-
mented by the State Board of Affairs
upon the neatness and correctness
of the assessment rolls which he filed
with that body. There is a great deal
Of work connected with the making
up of these rolls, but Mr.. st. Amant
always manages to have it completed
on time and executed in proper shape.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

There viii be services at the Epis-
copal church tomorrow evening at
1880 o'clock.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
The Chief returns thanks to it

The Chief returns thanks to its
god friend, Gale T. Chapman, for 2
bucket of delicious cutie, manufac-
sured at the Church sugar factory of
Aurelien Simoneaux in Assumption
parish. This place is noted for the
choice quality of syrup which It turns \
out each year and which commands
!, ready sale here and abroad. MI.
Chauoan IS the skilIful engineer IN
charge of the factory and reports
chat everything is running smoothly
since grinding operations began
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Va The golden rule, like charity,
ought to begin at home.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Reliable seed rice sold by Empire
Rice Mill Co., Ltd, New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
LOST.

AN AUTOMOBILE TIRE AND RIM. sixe
III 36x41s. on the public read between
Napoiecnyilfe and Donaldsonyilie. Sum
day night, Oct. 49, Finder please netiYy
LEO GU1LLoT. NanoIeonyiase, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
Pictures at the Community.

greeted the two splendid film pro-
ductions at the Community Theatre,
last Sunday and Tuesday night. Sun
day the offering Was 'Kismet," fea-
turing Otis Skinner Americas fore
most dramatic actor. The picture
measured fully up to the high STAN
dard claimed for it and was we'll re-
ceived by the patrons of the house.
Tuesday, the picture was "a Wife's
Awakening and it proved to be an
exceptionally fine picture and gave
entire satisfaction. At the Tuesday
night performance Henry Kocke and
William Doarn appeared in songs
and again scored decided hit with
the audience, being repeatedly en-
cored. Music on both occasions was
furnished by the Community orches-
ira.
Tomorrow the picture will be "The
Face of the World" beautiful
drama of love- and hatred, with a
two-reel comedy. Tuesday "Closed
Doors" will hold the screen. This is
wonderful Vitagraph production,
featuring the well-known star, Alice
Calhoun, and Larry Semon comedy.
Henry Kocke, Jr., will also appear
and delight the auditors with his in
imitable songs.
The Community orchestra will fur
nish music both days. This orches-
ira is improving steadily and grow
ing in popularity every day and the
music rendered by it is always a
treat to the patrons of the 'Commu-
nifty. (!
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

- S5,5zI,645 S4.6I2,Z65 $10.133,alo
The total taxes which will be paid
on the above property for the year
aggregate 1921, ,487.79, as follows:
STATE TAXES.
State tax, rs .sls.oo1.11
Confederate Veteran tax. 2. mill 7,60o4s
Good roads tax. Il mill l......... 1,26s.T4
State school tax. 9 Y mills s....... 25.334,75
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22
AnnalnHnuhtllp Uht1.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1921.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

An undertaken can't afford to
smile, no matter how brisk his busi-
ness may be.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

Assessments for 1920.
For the year 1920 the total as.
sessments of the parish were $1O,-
741,710, Or $607 800 more than for
this year, and the total taxes were
s285, ,826.26, as follows:
Actual value of all lands, lots
improvements .-...... 5s4Oed5
Actual value of all other property 4,so0,785
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

The following marriage licenses
were issued at the clerk Of courts
office this week:
Pierre Leblanc to Miss Annie Mil
let. .
Colored. Us
BENJAMIN Alexander to Ollie Reed.
T.. D. HeIton to Constance Wells.
WfIlie Taylor To Mary Wallace
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-10-22

The main clause Of the kick aginss
near-heer il that there Is no kick
in IL.