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The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
K. OF c. ELECT OFFICERS
Large and Enthusiastic Meeting
Installation October 22.

: One of the largest and most enthu-
slastIc meetings ever held by Ascen-
sion Council No. 1887, Knights of
Columbus, took place at the council
hall Thursday night. There were
nearly 100 members in attendance
and the very best of spirit and good
cheer prevailed. Considerable rou-
tine business was transacted, follow
ing which officers were elected for
The ensuing year, as follows:
J. C. Bouchereau, grand knight :
John Delatte, deputy grand knight ;
klchard Melancon, chancellor; Wilson
aguespack, warden; Jos. S. Blan-
chard, Sr., financial secretary; F. P.
Blanchard, treasurer; Sidney Mar
chand, advocate; Richard Stakelum,
inner guard; George Maurin, outer
guard; Jos. N. Gisclard, trustee for
three years.
J. C.-Bouchereau, R. Melancon, Jos.
S. Blanchard, Sr., and JOS. N. Gisclard
are newly-elecs to their respective Of
fees; the other were elected to sue
Iceed themselves
Rev. c. M. Chambon, pastor of the
local Catholic church, was reappointed
chapain as his own successor.
}. G. Bouchereau, the grand knight
and F.P. Blanchard, the retiring grand
knight, were selected as delegates to
the next state council, with Jos. N.
Gisclard and Richard Melancon as
alternates.
The installation Of the newly-elect-
ed officers will take place with appro-
pirate ceremony on Sunday, October
22..
After the meeting a most appetiz-
ing macaroni with chicken sauce nj
quante, prepared by John H. Schaff,
the incompatible. chef, was served
and greatly relished by all those who
had the good fortune to be present.
J. c. Bouchereau, the newly rejected
grand knight, has been identified
with Ascension Council since it's very
foundation, being one of it's charter
members, and is a member of the
fourth degree of the order. He has
always taken a deep interest in the
affairs Of the council and has held
the Office of financial secretary for a
number of years. He has always
labored hard and earnestly for the
welfare of the order. He is fully
qualified by ability and experience to
assume the helm and the prediction
is confidently made that under his
guidance Ascension council will en-
JOY period of unparalleled prosper
ity.
The membership of the council now
numbers 237, with twenty applications
pending. 1t is planned to have big
initiation sometime next February, by
which time it is hoped to bring the
membership up to 800, which will
make the council one of the largest
in the state.
Under arrangements which were
recently perfected the day is not far
distant when the council will own it's
own home, with council chamber, club
and reading rooms, billiard and pool
tables and private Office fully fur
nished and equipped and fully paid
for.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
Preparing For Big Fair.

Geo. H. DeRussy, R. S. Vickers
and E. C. Hanson, president, secre-
tary and assistant secretary, respec-
lively, Of the South Louisiana Fair
Association, have been kept very busy
for the past few weeks experimenting
the work of getting things in readiness
for the big fair which opens here
October 7. They report that consid-
cradle interest is being manifested in
the event in all quarters, and that
the indications are that the exhibits is
will be more numerous, varied and
attractive than ever before. The free
attractions will be fully up to the
standard of past years, and good
weather prevailing, they expect the
attendance to break all past records.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
u. M. Gonzales Nominated.

The primary election held in the
tenth ward of this parish Tuesday Of
last week, for the selection of a can
didate of the Democratic party fo,
member of the parish school board
from the ward, resulted in the nomi-
nation of u. M. Gonzales by major
ity of seventeen votes. There were
two candidates and the votes cast fol
each was as follows: u. NJ. Gonzales
St. Amant poll, 58; Sorrento poll, II
total, 50. John W. Hanna, ST. Amant
poll, %; Sorrento poll, "a; total, So
Gonzales majority, II. The Demo
cratic parish committee met Hast Sat
urday at the courthouse and canvass.
ed the returns of the election anC
declared Gonzales the nominee.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
Red Men Minstrels.

The Red Men Minstrels, composed
of amateur talent from this and
neighboring cities, are rehearsing for
the grand performance which they
will give at the Grand Theatre next
Wednesday night, September 27. The
show will be given for the benefit
of the Mohawk Tribes home fund.
The company is we'll organized and
well drilled and have a good show.
The organization is very popular in
and vicinity and mas
much as the show is given for a good
cause a very large attendance is ex-
pected, and delightful evenings en-
tertainment is promised to all.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
Splendid Bank Reports.

The quarterly statements Of the
Bank of Ascension and Commercial
and Savings Bank as furnished to the
examiner of state banks at the close
of business September Is, 1922, ap-
pear elsewhere in this issue of The
Chief. The statement of the Bank of
Ascension, shows total volume of
business amounting to $981,791.05
and that Of the Commercial and Say
ings Bank total Of s236, ,853.83, The
showings of both institutions are
most creditable and reflect much cred
it upon the officers and managers OF
each.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
Welfare Council Meets.

A regular meeting of the Ascension
Welfare Council was held at Gonzales
Sunday, September 10, with a large
attendance of postmasters and postal
employees present. The meeting took
place in Woodmen Hall at 3 D. m.
Three new members were added to
the roll. The registration of vital
statistics by postmasters was discuss
ed by those present. The next meet
ing of the council will be held Sunday,
December 8, in Donaldsonville. Re-
freshments were served by postal en-
ployes of the Gonzales postoffice com
plime entary to the visitors.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

In an ad appearing elsewhere in
The Chief, John Oubre announces that
he has assumed charge of the Ernest
Hotel at 433 St. Charles street, New
Orleans, and that the place is being
renovated and reftted preparatory to
his occupancy thereof on October l.
The place will be provided with hot
and cold baths. Mr. Oubre solicits
the patronage of his friends when
they visit the Crescent City and guar
antees to give them first-class service
and attention. Mr.. Oubre for years
conducted the Oubre Sanitary Bar
| Der shop in this city and retired from
| the business about two months ago.
He is a genial and polite gentleman
and will no doubt give entire salts
faction to the patrons of his estab-
lishment. The Chief wishes him sue
| cess in his new venture.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
Propertv Transfer.

The following property transfers
were recorded at the clerk of courts S
office in the past two weeks:
Mary Ackridge to W. B. Thibaut
and W. W. Hudson-1OO acres of land
on Bayou Manchac. Price, $500.
Alces LeBeau to J. A. Millet-22.6 6
acres of land in New River. Price,
5000.
Desmond Vidal to Clifford Le-
Blanc-Improved lot in Nichols ave-
nue.. BY inheritance.
John 4 Marciiand and l. f. st.
Amant to New River Lodge No. 402,
F. and A. M.-Improved lots in Con
zales. Price, $1100.
Sheard Moore to Camille Esneault;
Vacant lots in Lemann Addition.
Price, $500.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

Sunday-Wallace Reid in "AcrosS
the Continent and comedy:
Monday-Jack Hoxie in "Sherltf OF
Hope Eternap and Pathe News.
Tuesday-"The Masquerader' the
seasons greateset dramatic offering
Music by Claiborne's orchestra: ;,
Wednesday-Red Men Ministries
composed of local and neighboring
talent for benefit of Mohawk Tribes S
home fund.
Thursday-Gloria Swanson in You
Can't Believe Everything" A revi-
val Of her former success.
Friday-"The Beauty Shop with
an all-star cast and a comedy.
Saturday-Episodes Of "Adven,
lures of Tarzan" and Timber Queen
Pathe Review and a comedy.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Lester Gonzales and N. S. Landry
of Gonzales, were appreciated visitors
to The Chief office Thursday. Mr..
Gonzales is ex-postmaster of the viii
lage of Gonzales and called to have
his name reinstated on the subscrip-
ton list of The Chief, declaring that
it was newsy sheet and kept one
fully informed on local current
events. Mr.. Landry is sales agent for
the Singer Sewing Machine Company
in New River.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
o66 cures Bilious Fever.

mss Miriam Blum, charming and
. a'1ractlve u daughetr of Mr.. and Mrs.
'. l. Blum, has resigned her position
y = saleslady at the Fashion store and
u JUS accepted similar appointment
u tne drygoods department of B.
1ethann & Bros. establishment.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Mrs. John Delatte and her mother
motored to Baton Rouge Wednesday
in Mrs. Delatte's car, to spend the
day with Mrs. C.sM. Gill, sister Of
Mrs. Delatte. F..saprssasasa they cross
ed over to Possd go visit Mrs.
Richard another sse,rer of Mrs. De-
latte; returning home the same night.
Young Hernandez went along with
them.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

A cancelling machine was recent
ly installed in the local postoffice, and
in order to improve the service, the
postmaster requests when posting
large quantities of mail, to tie same
in bundles or place in cardboard boxes
and deposit at the window, as this re-
qquires less handling and insures
prompt dispatch.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

,;,Ia h'ss Minerva TruXilIo of Platten-
ba.s was weekend visitor at the
v.He H.. OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sandy Truxillo
tba. thss week. Miss Truxillo was among
taeS taose who left Monday for Natchi-
School. ''' '''' state Norman
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

The Sixth Congressional District
Medical Society will hold it's next
meeting in Donaldsonville, during
the South Louisiana fair, October II.
At the meeting of the association held
in Baton Rouge sometime ago, the
Donaldsonville physicians, ali Of
whom are members thereof. invited
it to hold its next meeting in this
city and the invitation was accepted.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
666 quickly relieves a cold.

Misses Mildred Martin and Lillian
Noel left here last Monday for Nat
eehlitoches, G. where they go to enter the
state Normal School. They are both
graduates of the Donaldsonville High
School, class of 1922.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Miss Mary Savoia of this city, was
among those who left last Monday
for Natchitoches to enter the State
Normal School. She is graduate of
the Donaldsonville High School, class
of 1921.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Mr., and Mrs. George Maurin of
this city visited relatives and friends
in New Orleans Friday and Saturday
Of last week.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
South Louisiana Fair, October 7-15.

meyer Lemann, head of the firm of
0. Lemann & Bro, Inc, of this city,
came up from New Orleans Wednes-
aay afternoon to attend to business
connected with the corporation.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Postmaster P. T. Thibodaux is in
receipt of letter from the postoffice
department at Washington, avdislng
him that after September 80, the
price on treasury savings certificates
will be advanced as follows: $25 GER
tifcates now selling for 500, will be
$2O.5O; 800 certificates now sell
ing for $50, will be s82 and $1,000
certificates now offered at $500 will
be $500. Those who contemplate
buying should do so before the IN
creased price goes into effect.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Mrs. Sidonius Goette returned last
Monday from New Orleans where she
spent several days as the guest of her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Murdock Richard.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Mrs Colombian Simoneaux Of this
city has issued invitations to the ap-
preaching marriage of her daughter,
Miss Rosa Elizabeth, to Thomas Frank
Melancon. The nuptials will take
place at the local Catholic church,
Tuesday, October 10, at o'cock p.
m. Congratulations are extended the
young couple in advance of the happy
event.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Season tickets for the South Lou
isiana fair October 7-15, are now on
sale. The price is $3.50 for adults
and $1.25 for children. The tickess
are good for day and night.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

The many friends of Adolphe Toer-
lner, who has been quite i'll at the
home of his father-in-law, Chas. J.
Leblanc, will be pleased to learn that
he is improving slowly but steadily.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Simon Bolag, former business
man of this city, has accepted a posi-
ton as salesman in the store of the
Kohn-Krausse Company at Plaque
mine.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Mr. and Mr.. G.. B. Reuss of Upper
Ascension returned home last Sat
urday after an absence of six weeks,
spent most pleasantly in Detroit,
Mich,. as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs:
H. F. Clippert, their son-in-law and
daughter. They made the trip from
the Michigan city to New Orleans
via the Illinois Central railroad and
drove up from the Crescent City in
automobile. During their stay in De-
troit, they made several long automo-
bile tours to various points of interest
and report having had most dellght-
ful time and to have been greatly
benefited by their trip.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
u'-my-Ilsm, an antiseptic.

npouaa W.: i and Mrs. Oscar Landry re-
Of fu NJ last week from the residence
i DTS DTS Edgard Templet in Faubourg
djtionp pe, :, on account Of the upset con
lesaaa la que to the building of the new
le' viii "a and have taken up their abode
Mrs Ja is: Adam Leblanc, mother of
Landry, in Opelousas street.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Jules Lorio, Jr., chief engineer of
the Belle Helene factory and member
Of the school board from the sixth
ward, has returned home from New
Orleans where he spent several weeks
at the Touro Infrmary under treat
ment for rheumatism. The attending
physician attributed his ailment to the
bad condition of his teeth. These
were extracted and Mr.. Lorio is now
entirely we'll. This will be good news
to his many friends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Robert and Catherine Pollock of
New Orleans, left Thursday morning
for their home, after spending several
days here visiting relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Lowell Gisclard, stalwart young son
Of Mayor and Mrs. Jos. N. Gisclard,
LETT last Sunday for New Orleans to
take up his studies at Tulane Univer-
sty
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

o,n near Willie Acosta and Fred
:. : Io9ke in their funny sayings at the
efahd next Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Fun, songs, jokes, laughter-Red
Men. Minstrels at the Grand next
Wednesday night.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

9nttalnantthtlLe Uhipf
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1922

Henry Kocke will entertain you at
the Grand next Wednesday night.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Neanaaale treat at the Grand next
coin esaay aay nlght-Miss Garnet Au-
Red ma aia her dancing girls. Benefit
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

See JOS. Thiac and Paul Gisclarc
in their ballet dance at the Crane
next Wednesday night.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

DR.. L. E. Duffel, 517 Opelousas
street, Donaldsonvidle, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

L. S. U. CIGAR S CENTS. TRY
ONE. BEST FOR THE MONEY.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23
AT the Community Theatre.

Sunday-Mildred Harris in "The
First Woman" and Educational COM
edy.
Tuesday-Alice Brady in "The
Knife" and a comedy.
Thursday-John Gilbert, w. v.
Mong, Rosemary Theby in "Shame.' y
Music by the Schriever orchestra.
Friday-Hoot Gibson in "Headin
West' and a comedy.
saturday-Edith Storey in "Great
er Profit" and episode of "Winners
of the West" Music by the Napo
leonville Jazzers.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Don't miss the big Red Men min
stels at the Grand next Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

"The Red Peacock, featuring the
charming actress, Pola Negri, which
was shown at the Grand Theatre last
Wednesday night, drew large crowd
and proved an excellent picture. All
those who attended pronounced it one
of the best they had seen here in a
long time.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

W. B. Stuart, sugar planter of
Belle Helene and president of the
police jury of Ascension parish, spent
the day in New Orleans on business
Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

John Hunley, assistant cashier Of
the Bank Of Ascension, was on the
sick list for a few days this week.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

here 'Ius Iau. twenty-five young girls left
nal sas .aSt Monday for the State Nor
hailads dscnool at Natchitoches. They
Pattanr,t;oom from this city, Mapolconville,
ether rn,Iilie' n,ne' Thibodaux, Houma and
and fr;as G,aees' Many of their relatives
denot trends accompanied them to the
9 pleass.o.s 20 see them off and wish them
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

666 cures MaIariaI Fever.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Rub-My-Tism for Rheumatism.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

To prevent a cold, take .666.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1922-09-23

Hen,s your friends about it! Red
aest ~ Waihstrels at the Grand Theatre
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-04
Cabot

George Read broke his wrist
while cranking his automobile last
Thursday. He is doing nicely.
The social at the Congregations
al church Wednesday evening was
well attended Proceeds to go for
the Sunday school.
The Woman's Relief Corps have
rented the l. O. G. T. hall and
moved their furnishings there
Tuesday, Holding their meeting
there Thursday Nov. I'd.
The Judith Lyford Woman's
club held Halloween social at
their rooms Tuesday evening it
being gentlemen's night. There
was a good attendance and every
one seemed to enjoy themselves.
Refreshments were served.
E. A. Merritt was a recent bus
mess visitor in Boston.
There are several families quar-
antined for scarlet fever and the.
Primary school closed Thursday
for a time.
Oil OillC NpCl'C uSNNctS az
Newport on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Strong
have moved to Walden and Earn
est Witham is moving into the
tenement vacated by MI Strong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Read and
George Read wer7 recent visitors
at Barre and Montpelier.
Mrs, Myrtle Dow is keeping
house for George and Ralph Hoyt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Davis who
have been spending two weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Barr
have returned to their home in
Mortified.
Several of the District Deputies
and Grand Officers of the O. E.
S. visited Green Mountain Chap
ter No. 35 last Friday night. Two
candidates were taken into mem
bership.
The remains of Mr.. Fred Blod-
gett were brought here from Eliz-
abethtoWn, n. j. for burial Mon
day afternoon.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-04
Friends Remember
and Celebrate Birthday

The home of Miss Ellen Hurley
was the scene of pleasant enter
tainment Wednesday evening
when on returning from the NOV
les she answered & ring of the
door bell and found a crowd Of
friends and neighbors waiting to
help her celebrate her birthday.
The time quickly passed with
telling of stories, talking Of old
times, and discussing the coming
election.
Refreshments of birthday cake,
chocolate, waters, fruit and candy
were served.
Miss Hurley received a gift of
money, also several other useful
presents. One ana all expressed
the desire to help Miss Hurley
celebrate her birthday again when
next Nov. 1 comes around.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-04
Capt. Wilcox Is Com
mander Of Company ID
(Contiued from Page ~

NCUlLIueu ITOUl rape ~
the examining board at Monpel-
ie on Wednesday, November Is
to qualify 70 rhis commission.
Probably few officers in the
state Of Vermont today are as
widely known as Capt. Wilcox.
Enlisting in 1891 as aprivate in
Company d he has worked his way
UP through the various ranks and
in his 27 years of service has gain
ed most enviable reputation as an
officer. and as an able man in
handling others. 4
Capt Wilcox is a veteran of
three campaigns, serving first as a
sergeant in the Spanish American
War. He was made second lieu
tenant in 1902. and first lieuten-
amt in 1905. When Company d
was ordered to the border in the
Mexican campaign he was the
commanding officer, having been
commissioned a captain in 1910.
When the world war broke out,
Capt. Wilcox was still in com
mand OF Company - and when |
the first Vermont regiment was
broken up at Fort Ethan Allen in 4,
1917 he was placed in command of |
Company D Of the 57th Pioneer
Infantry and went overseas with
that organization. The 57th was
broken up after its arrival in
France and Capt. Wilcox was
to the Gath Infantry,
7th division. After the Almistice
he was transferred to the 312th
Infantry Of the 10th Division and
came home with that organization.
The fact Of his long service, and
the honor and respect in which he
is held by all under his command |
premises speedy recruiting Of Com |
pany d and q place among the |
bes5 machine gun organizations in |
he country.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-04
Lunenburg

+. Bell and Son have had a fine
car of Baldwin apples at South Lu-
nenburg during the past week
which are being rapidly disposed
of to our toWnspeople
w. ?, Russell of Kirby district
road commissioner, was in town
last week stopping at the Heights
House.
Lawrence Newman of South
Lunenburg has finished work for
H. w. Powers in Gilman and goes
this week to Portland, Maine, to
take q course in Graves Business
College.
Mrs. A. ]. Newman was a guest
Of Mrs. H. O. Newman in White
field last week, and Mr.. Mabel
Putney is with Mrs. H. 0. New
man this week.
The electric lights were in evil
dence on Saturday evening for the
first time and are greatly apprec-
lated.
Neil Dodge and friend of Meth
uen, Mass, were over Sunday
guests at Wilbur Il. Balls.
Mrs. H. S. Sanborn who has
been at the Heights House for two
weeks with Mr.. Sanborn has re
turned to her home in Summer
vile, Mass.
Samuel f. Richardson of st.
Johnsbury, Merrill Shurtleff OF
Lancaster, II. B. Amey and o. H.
Cameron of Island Pond are legal
lights who have been recent pro-
fessional visitors in Lunenburg.
Mrs. Eta NJ. Turner has receiv-
ed the appointment of member OF
the State Republican committee
for Essex County.