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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
THE fights PREPARATION
FOR MARKET.

The preparation of the fig for
market is SO simple that any fam
lily having the trees may succeed.
They require no sugar or syrup, as
the fruit dries it forms its own su-
gar. The greatest amount of labor
and trouble is in gathering; il
picked by hand it will be found o
tedious process. The best plan is
TO hold a sheet under the trees.
then shake the limbs hard enough
to make the ripe fall. Do not
place the sheet upon the ground.
as the ripe figs will burst open and
be ruined for drying. Prepare a
bath of strong lye, made from pot
ash, such rs will swim an egg;
have this boiling hot. put the figs
in a basket aud dip them in clear
water; let them drip a short time
and they are ready for drying.
The reason why they are placed in
the boiling lye is t, destroy the
acrid gum in the skin and to
destroy the color Of tue purple fig
II dried in the open mir. hurdles
should he made with narrow Stats
upon which to place the fruit.
Keep them in the sunshine as
much as possible to facilitate rapid
drying. The second day you Can
6atten the figs by pressing them
with the hand. Tue hurdles witt,
the fruit on them must be placed
under shelter ut night, or when it
rains. The objection to drying in
the open air is. that a fly lays its
egg in the fruit aud in a short time
they become wormy; this can be
oLviated by heating them in AL
oven or stove, just hot enough t"
destroy the vitality Of the egg, but
not hot enough to candy the fruit.
It requires a little practice to know
whsn the fruit is dry enough; they
should be soft enough to pack close
in q box with moderate pressure;
keep better when packed close and
are freer from the attack of insects.
The boxes should contain from
ten to fifteen pounds. as in masses
o. this size they ars not likely to
become dry and insipid. Iu maxi
ing the boxes use oak, cypress or
gum, but do not use pine, rs it will
impart q turpentine taste to the fig.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

The Adventists. it is reported,
having carefully revised their cal
culatiors. have learned that all
dates fixed for former ascensions
were wrong because of an error in
figuring, . logaritbm having proba-
bly, slipped out Of place. and are
now able to tell the precise date
when the world will come to az
end. and = great deal Of excitement
consequently prevails in the com,
munity. This date, the Advsntists.
with commendsble good nature
have made public. that those moi
included among the elect. if unable
to ascend, can at least be prepared
to look on. The world will end. il
10 announced, May "A, 1886. and
it will be perceived that but Z
tribe over nine months remain il
which to make the most OF life
Daily States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
The funeral Of Gen. Grant will
take place to-day. at Riverside
Park, New York City.
OBITUARY.

Died, at Vaudeville. La, June
25, 1886, at $40 P. n, Sarah A. Err
nest, eldest daughter Of the late j.
W. Ernest, aud wife OF P. Magee.
aged So years. s months and IL
days. She was taken very sudden
ly with congestion of the brair.
and only lived II hours. She was
insensible of her suffering and soon
became speechless. She joined
the N. E. Church South some ten
years ago. She was born in St.
Rosa county. Fla, and removed
to Louisiana with her parents
wien qnite small. 1t becomes the
sad duty Of her youngest sister,
(tle writer TO record the list mo-
ments of Ler useful and well-spent
lite. I came over from New Or
leans on a pleasure trip to visit my
brothers, on Pearl River, and on
my return was called to witness
her last moments on this earth.
As soon as entered the room I
saw that she was passing away
that she would soon enter tue
peariy gates of Paradise. and be
with loved ones gone before. The
Doctor WAS sent for, but of no use.
A messenger was sent to her
brothers and son. The latter came
just a few hours before she cied.
but she could not speak-never
raised her eye-lils. We also sent
to New Orleans for her daughter.
but she too was too late. Her
spirit had taken it's upward fight
just thirty minutes before her ar
rival. l never witnessed q more
peaceful departure. She passed
away without a struggle. I could
almos; exclaim. 20, death, where
is thy sting? o, grave. where is
thy victory" 1t had none fol her
such a sweet smile. it lit her whole
countenapce. Hers has been 9
sad life. full of trouble. Size lost
two married daughters; each left
children. and she had the entire
care of them for the last few years.
and devoted her whole time to
them with patience and Christian
fortitude. She was SO good and
kind to every one, and had SO
much patience with children they
all Lowell her. I do not think sue
had an enemy. None knew her but
to love her. II was so sad to stand
by and know that those dear lips
could never more greet US on this
earth aud those eyes could open
only in Heaven. It is a hard trial
for us to give her up. But will
be reconciled TO the will of our
Hea vtnly Father who worketh all
things for good to those that serve
Him. Our loss is her eternal gain.
IT'S hard. indeed. to part with thee.
To bid long farewell
And lay thee in the silent grave--
In that dark and gloomy cell.
Yet. sister dear. I nope to meet thee
When this toilsome life is DER,
And be prepared in heaven to meet thee
Where farewelis are no more.
HxR SISTER B.
PEARL RIVER, July 81. 1885.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
Notice to Taxpayers.
Tax ColLEcroR's OFFICE.

Tax CoILEcroR's OFFICE.
Covinqton, ST. 1dmmany Parish, La, [
August ]. 1885. J
The taxes assessed in the year 1888 are
set forth in the tax rolls now on ME In
my Office, and in the mortgage office OF
this parish. They are now due. ana II
not paid, will become delinquent On the
3!st day Of December, 1855. and VAL
draw one per cent. per month interest
from that date until sold. in accordance
with Article 21O Of the Constitution.
w. Il. Cook,
sheriff and ex-o1icio Iaz 'baector.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
SELF EDUCATION.
PEARL RIVER, July 30, 1885.
EorroR ST.. TAMNANY FARMER.

PEARL RIVER, July 30, 1885.
EorroR Sr. TAMxASY FARMER.
Dear Sir:-No subject receives
wider and more comprehensive
study than the general subject OF
education. Yet how few grasp its
practical import. No phase of this
great topic more demands the care
full attention of aspiring Southern
youth. black and white, than that
Of self education.
The coming manhood OF the
South needs to be impressed With
the vital truth that though unable
to attend universities and colleges
the avenues of self-education are
still widely open. Education is
more Of the nature Of discipline
than knowledge. II is the sharp
ened, versatile intellect. one that
has been pressed and hammered
till its quality 10 fully tested. that
10 able TO convert disasters into
fortunes and defeats into victories.
Besides an intellect like this q
formula crammed Lead will become
dizzy and skulk from the field.
Hundreds Of yo1ng men in the
South are asking themselves the
question, "What must I do since !
am unable to 60 to school?" Let
them know that ell knowledge ID
not in books As al discipline is not
in college walks. Let them know
that acknowledge. knowledge oil
human nature and other knowledge
caa be obtained ~ we'll when
plougbing or hoeing or going to
mill Is in any other way.
Agood school Is the best place
to learn, but not the only place.
Some OF the noblett workers and
highest ornaments OF mankind have
constructed and built upon that
which 1t 6rst seemed no foundation
at al. List no young man loss
heort because he cannot afford 70
sread three OF four yeays co,legiate
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

Sr.sHo.E DIsrRIcr CoSTERExcE-
Third Round:
Americas. At Cross Roads, Aug.
8 and 8.
Spring Cottage. at Myrtle Grove
Aug. Is and Is.
Williamsburg, at Bethel, Aug. 70
Mt. Carmel, at Bethel, Aug. ~
and %.
China Grove. Aug. Is.
Columbia, at Hopewell, Aug. 29
and 80.
Pearl, at Oak Grove. September
5 and 6.
Covington. at Parker's. Sept. IL
and ID.
B. s. RAYNER. p. E.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
THE MANLINESS OF CLEvE
LAND.

Though the administration il
only FIVE months old, it has already
developed . character and well de.
fined policy that other executives
have spent q full term looking for
in vain. Coming to power after
an absence of twenty-five years
from the executive council the
Democratic party had need to be
careful OF its FIRST steps in an nm.
wonted field.
It needed for . leader q man who
possessed the qualifications Of pru-
dence and courage, joined with the
strength to Withstand factionsl
clamor aud force to urge necessary
reform. Tha, Grover Cleveland
has met these requirements be-
comes more aud more evident
with each succeeding official act.
Though few Of his early appoint
ments subjected him to severe
criticism from some of the party
leaders. his later appointments
have commended themselves 80
strongly to the people. that every
Que is ready to condone mistakes
that were made in conscientious
pursuit OF right doing.
Sixty millions OF people cannot
bo governed by tenets that prevail
in state or municipal factions; the
interests OF such an empire are q
grave AMI serious charge and he
who undertakes to serve them con-
scientiously has . burden to bear
that should excite the sympatby
rather than criticism of his fellow
citizens.
By dint Of persistent clinging to
q high standard Of right mistaken
by factionsl opposition and placing
the service OF the whole people
above every other consideration.
the very manlinsss Of his course
has won gradually upon the add
miration of friend and foe alike
and has gone on conquering good
will until the whole country is ell.
sbled to anticipate the verdict that
the people will render four years
hence, when they refuse to release
from service the ideal President.
The man and the party are justi-
fed and every promise made 70 the
country is being fulfilled. Let Us
have . surcease Of grumbling.-
R0umo Courier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
United States Land Once. |
New Orleans, La, July l6, 1885.

Complaint having been entered at this
Office, by authority of the Hon. Commits
sioner General Land Office, letter dated
July 8. 1885. against John Jay. for aban-
doning his Homestead Entry No. 5SlA,
dated December IA, 1880, upon the
southwest quarter Of the southeast quar-
Ter of section IS, northeast quarter Of
northwest quarter, and west half OF
northeast quarter of section 80. town
ship Z. snnth range V east, il St. Tam
many parish, louisiana. with view to
the cancellation of said entry; the said
parties are hereby summoned 10 appear
ut sE's Office or the 25th day of August,
1889. at Ia O'clock NJ, to respond aad
furnish testimony concerning sail al
legged abandonment
IL 10 It NJ. MARKS, Receiver
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

A7rrNPrED AssAssrnATyoH.-Last
Saturday night. shortly altar ths
arrival Of the steamer New Camelia,
. mysterious shooting affair 90
CURED near Lancaster's brickyard.
Mr.. James Forrest . young white
man, was on his way homo. and
when within about thirty feet o,
his residence, some person con.
cesled in the bushes fred upon hin
with q donble-barrelsd shotgun
The FIRST load passed near his head,
but missed him. The second load
however. took effect and Forrest
received two shot wounds in The
right thigh, ono in the calf Of tn
leg. and one passed entirely
through the left leg. Dr.. E. r
Randolph was summoned to attend
ths wounded man Sunday morning
anaextraOted the shot, with the ex.
eenfion az the one in the calf Of th(
leg, which could not BE- found
The wounds are not considered
dangeroua, and Forrest win proba
bly r,osvsr IL . IN dava osasta
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

We do not find fault, reproach or con.
denim the practice Of any regular physi-
cian-this 10 not our mission-but we do
claim that If he were to add PRRuNA to
his prescriptions, a. directed in our book
on the " Ills of Lift" land furnished graf
uitously BY all druggists), he would cure
al his patients.
Mr.. Henry c. Reynolds, Ironton, Law.
renee County, Ohio, writes: My vile
has been sorely distressed for many years.
Her disease or diseases and the symptoms
Of them have been 90 varied that An at
tempt to describe them would be more
than I feel able to undertake. / have
paid over thousand (I,ooo) dollars for
doctors and medicines for her, without any
satisfactory results. We read 90 much
about your PRRuNA that I was forced to
try it. She has now taken five bottles;
they have done her more good than all
the doctors and medicine that she has ev-
er made use Of PERUNA j. certainly
God send to humanity"
Mrs. o. L. Gregory, Las Vegas, San
Migvel County, New Mexico, writes: u
think PRRUxA and MAAALIN saved my
life."
Mn. Cora Engel. First House on La
zelle street, near Rich, Columbus, Ohio,
says: at affords me much pleasure to
state to you the benefit have received
from your PKRuNA. had been troubled
with kidney complaint and Dizziness in
my head for eighteen years. tried diff
erent kinds of patent medicines, and con-
suited number of physicians, but received
no benefit whatever. About three weeks
ago commenced taking PERUNA. be-
gan to get better before l had taken half
Z bottle. The dizziness has disappeared,
and the other affection has SO much inn
proved that am positive, after / will
have taken another bottle, will be entire
" we'll. feel like . different person al
ready. A number Of my friends have
used it, and they think it 10 wonderful
remedy. My husband says it 10 one OF
the best medicines for cough that he
ever took"
A. w Blackburn, Woosuer, O., writes:
Several weeks ago . man came to me,
ill broken down, terribly nervous, stom-
ach without any power 10 digest food.
Had tried four doctors; none did him any
good. Asked me to do something for
him. I recommended MANALIN. He
told me to-day that he has been taking Il
regularly, and il now almost well. Said
he would sound the praises Of AAxALIx
6ar and near
1A-nU-hA Is sold by all Druggists.
Prise 81 per bottle, six bottles IS. II
you cannot get it from your Druegist.
We will send it ON receipt Of regular
price. We prefer You buy it from your
Druggist, but II he hssn't il, do not be
persuaded 70 try something else, but
order from m at ouos. a directed.
6. b HA19NAx 4 Co,
Co umbus, O.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

Mr.. John T. Munsch, proprietor
of the Live Oak Place Vineyard,
presented as this week with q
basket of delicious grapes Of the
Lenoir variety. The punches were
unusually large and we'll filed and
the grapes of excellent davor. The
wine made from these grapes is Of
deep red color and very foe
quality.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

Hon. Warren Esston. Superin-
tendeut of Public Education, has
received the report Ut the State
Treasurer, of the amount of money
available for school purposes. The
superintendent is at the rate OF
seven and one-balf cents for each
child of school age. The following
is the distribution for st. Tam
many and Washington parishes:
St. Tammany Parish-Educable
children. 2299; apportionment.
$172 ~.
Washington Parish-Educabls
children. 1855; apportionment,
$133 81.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
William and John Smith vs. Alfred
Francois, ST..
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Tam
many-Fourth Justices court.

By virtue Of writ of heyi facias from
the honorable the aforesaid court. and
to me directed. bearing date July 8,
1885, will proceed to sell at public auc.
ton, at the door of the Courthouse,
in the town of Covington, parish and
State aforesaid, on SATURDAY, Sept.
5, 1885. between legal sale hours. the
following described property. to-wit:
A certain square OF ground, together
with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, designated as square No:
So, and bounded by Fay. Where and
Livingston streets, situated in the town
of Vaudeville, Parish aud State afore-
said.
Seized in the al owe entitled Suit.
Terms of sale, cash.
w. B Cook, Sheriff.
Coring.on. La, July 81, 1885.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
CovIxoroN. La. Ang. 5,

CovMoroN La. Ane. 5. 1885.
EDITOR ST. TAMMANY FARMER:
Az our Parish has become quite
q summer resort a suggestion in
the way Of public improvements
would not be amiss, I opine. Re-
Gently I had occasion to ride some
distance in this Parish in all direc-
tions OF the compass. and bad roads
have been the bane OF each trip.
though I must say they (the roads)
are better than I have on some &C.
casions previously seen them. some
Of them having been hut recently
worked. I hasten to say that
nearly all the bridges are in fair
condition, only one, that on the
Bradley road, just below the Tche-
functa bridge, being in had condi-
ton. A suggestion I desire to Of
fer is this, that all the roads lead
ing from Covington be made into
turnpike roads, kept in good condi-
ton, substantial mile posts, num-
bered. put up regularly. Let the
police jury at least instruct over
seers to straighten roads where
practible and to work them at least
twice . year.
Though there may be but little
traffic between the Pontchatoula
country and this place. yet it woula
ba an inducement for the country
folk in that direction to fetch their
produce here were there a good
road on which to travel. From
the Tchefuncta bridge via the old
Frederick mill there is an old road,
evidently once a public road, run
ming by way of Davis Ferry to
Pontchatouls. There are, besides.
many people residing on this route
who would doubtless rather come
to Covington than to 60 to Madi-
sonville aud it would be but little
trouble and expense to put this
road in condition.
Further, let me say that it would
be an improvement TO the town Of
Covington to have all vacant
squares properly fenced in, the
streets surveyed out and thrown up
the names Ut streets printed and
placed on the corner of each
square.
In closing I may further suggest
that we're some enterprising indi-
vidual TO introdace at the boat
landing . place like the Spanish
Fort or West End, in New Orleans,
flower gardens, walks and refresh
ment saloous, running . straight
road into town. putting the road in
street shape. forming o magnificent
drive, il would make old Covington
and its surroundings beautiful aud
u place to be sought after in her
summer months. RANKIN JACK.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

FINE AppLEs.-Mr. Stephen Cor
kern, OF Washington parish. about
is miles north Of Covineton, came
in with q load of fine apples yester.
day morning. He has about loo
trees, averaging four bushels to the
Tree. He presented us with some
specimens, which measured eleven
inches in circumference. They met
with q ready sale, at 20 eta . peck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

An Ohio farmer, the other day,
met in . lonely country locality q
Young woman attired in . night
gown. Naturally. be asked her
who she was. when she replied
"Nobody. I died this morning.
The farmer waited TO hear no more,
but made tracks for the nearest
settlement 1t . pace rivsling the
speed Of Bonner's latest trotter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

Smiths Bile Beans are the best
anti-bilious purgatives ever made,
acting either a. = laxative or ca.
thartic. There 10 no ailment whose
origin can be traced to the liver
they will not cure. no weakness
they will not correct Al Q remedy
for biliousness, sick headache and
constipation, they are unparalleled
Made entirely Of vegetable ex.
tracts, coated with pure sugar.
They are not nauseous to take; onc<
into the system. they assimilatt
thoroughly with the contents OF The
stomach and bowels, stimulate tba
liver. and do not i-ritate or grips
IL bowels.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

There was . pleasant gathering
OF the '.Rosebuds" at Mrs. Nor.
tees last Thursday night, the
amusement consisting of vocal and
instrumental music. dancing, ETC..
and choice refreshments were
served. Az usual, on these coca.
sions, al present had 20 very pleas
ant time"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

Subscription lists to the North,
Central and South American Ex-
position, SO per share. can be
found at the Booster House, Clai.
borne Cottage, Mulberry Grove,
and all the leading hotels. with
the hope that not only the propris-
tors, but many OF the guests, will
take stock in the great enterprise.
Mr.. Chas. Heintz, our patriotic
and deserving new postmaster,
has taken charge Of list. heading
it himself. His liberal action will
doubtless induce others to do the
same. as it IL certainly the duty Of
all to lend helping hand in this
grand undertaking, that is oalcu.
lated to accomplish 80 much good
for our common country. and e.
pecially for Louisiana.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
Firm for Sale.

Situated ON the Tchefuneta river. four
miles from Covington. and SIX mules
from Xadisonvills, containing eighty
acres, veil dmber~d. Ten acres undsr
cultivation. Good Dwelling. Kitchen
ami Stailss For further particulars.
avpiy q tkls office. or 70
ChAH. ". BRADLEY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
United States Land Office,
New ORLEANS, La, July 16, 1885

Complaint having been entered at this
Office by an thority OF the Hon. Commits
sioner General Land Om:e. letter dated
July =, 1885, against Sarah Ken cav, for
abandoning her Homestead Entry, No.
5748. dated October y, 1850. upon tho
southeast quarter Of section IL. town.
ship 2, south range IL east, in st. Tam
many parish, Louisiana, with . view to
the cancellation Of said entry; the said
parties are hereby summoned tn appear
ut this Office. on the 2Sth day of August,
1885, at IL o'clock n, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said al
legged abandonment.
iy25 At III. MARKS, Receiver.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08

According to the recent assess
ment, the number of educable chill
dren in the parish. between the
ages of 6 and Is years, is as fol-
lows:
White-Nale, 467; female, 464.
Colored Male l52; female, LAG.
Total, 1929.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
Notice.

Any person cauRh: tresrassinR on the
premises of the undersigned, known a.
Hickory Grove Place" will be severely
dealt with. Fair warning.
LOUIS e. MArHIEu.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-08-08
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
COUNCIL HALL,
CovINGroN. La, Aug. s. 1886.

COUNCIL HALL,
CovINGroN. La, Aug. 5. 1886.
The Council met on the above
date.
Present-E. r. Randolph. Mayor:
H. j. Smith, E. Frederick, Jules
Pechon, V. Pianche. Thomas Davis
and janice Taylor.
The minutes of the previous
reetiuR were read and adopted
The Finance Committee report
cd the SUN of $l68 80 in the Treas
ury.
The following bill. laid over from
last meeting. was then read:
J. Mathis. to two sticks of
timber, So feet long. 81 Al;
hauling. "a. Total. 49,. IS Al
On motion the above bill was re-
iected.
Alderman V. PlancLe was then
appointed a committee of one 10
wait upon the bridge committee,
in regard to tue amount due for
timber furnished the corporation.
The following bills were then read
and approved:
P. j. Duiion, Marshal, to
attendance upon the Coun-
Gil, Aug. 4 and 5.......$ 81 90
V. blanche, to hauling.... Is
j. Pechon, to five posts. rs
W. G. Kentzel, to salary as
Secretary Tor the months of
June and July...........$lO 90
Total ................. 80
The Council then adjourned, to
meet Tuesday, Sept. l, 1885. at Z
p. n.
e. R. RANDOLPH, Mayor.
W. G.. KENTzEL. Secretary.
THOUGH LOST TO SIGHT. TO
MEMORY DEAR.
fOriginal-Not written for the FA1,nl.1
Farewell old garment, farewell to thee !!
With thanks for past fayors, I set thee
free.
whsn 6r.t I kasv you, you we're whole
and strong.
But nov you are torn-from mage long.
with heart full Of gratitude ! bid You
Tsssiag % 1sst yos in ~ svsss bye
md bye.