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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-01-10
Runor ola Sad Death.

\ report comes from Tower regard
ing the recent sad death near that
place Of a young man whose name
was not learned by the man who
brought the news to Duluth. The
young man was out in the woods with
seine others, but became separated
from them and got 'ost. He was gone
all night, and in the morning his
friends found his body frozen in the
snow. They followed his trail for
about three miles, and found that soon
after losing his way he had fallen and
lost an eye by striking it upon the
sharp end of stick. In travelling the
last mile, the sufferer fell about seven
ty-five times before he gave up and
frooze to death. Report says that the
rescueing party found the young mans
eye on the end Of the stick.-Tribune
of the 18th inst.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-01-10

cate tropical shrubbery succ6mbed
and gave Jack Frost the palm.
The city is full Of visitors to-day
mostly excursion parties of teachers
and pupils from many states, who
have taken advantage of their holt
dayz
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
PUBLIC ROAD Law

SECTION l. Be it ordained. by
the Police Jury of the Parish Of st.
Tammany, That it shall be the duty
of the Police Jury annually to APP
point overseers of the public roads,
whose duty it shall be to summon
all male persons residing within
their respective limits. between the
ages of fifteen and City years. ex-
cept ministers Of the gospel. and
those exempt by the Police Jury.
SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That the overseers of the public
roads shall give notice to each per-
son what kind of tool or tools they
and each of them shall bring to
work with on said road, at the time
of summoning such persons to
work; that the overseer shall sum-
mon each person subject to road
duty who shall reside within his
road district, in wri.ing, ut ieast
ten days before the day appointed
for working the road, to appear at
the place designated by the over
seer for the purpose OF working the
road.
SEC. 8. Be it further ordained.
etc. That j. shall be the duty Of
the Clerk Of the Police Jury to fur
nish each oyerseer with q copy Of
this road law, and q copy of sum-
mons to work on the roads. in the
following folm, town:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

THE NArIoNAi. SURGICAL INSTITUTE
will open a Branch Mt 165 st
Charles street, New Orleans, Dec
lst, 1884. where they will be pre-
pared to treat Surgical cases. Clint
Feet, Paralysis. and all deformitics
of the face. spine, limbs. and dis
eases of the joints. eye and enr; al
so catarrh. piles. fistnla. female DIS
eases, private diseases, etc. The
proprietors of the Institute open
this office in New Orleans in nc
cordance with the request OF scores
of their patrons in Miss, LA. and
Texas, who desire to avail them
selves of the reduced rates OF trayel
offered during the Worlds EXPOSE
ton. thus enabling them to visit
us and the Exposition as we'll. For
full particulars address X. H. Boz
land. Sec'y, Atlanta. Ga, or l66 st.
Charles ST.. New Orleans, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

sr. IL. Be it further ordained.
ETC. That the road overseers lie
authorized, ut their option. to ie-
ceive a norse and pillow. or an abb
bodied substitute. in the place Of
any one wishing to make such SUBJ
stitution.
SEC. 1o. Be it further ordained.
etc, That there shall be road in
spector for each ward throughout
the parish, and that the members
of the Police Jury for the sevfrll
wards shall he said road inspectors.
whose duty it shall be to inspect
the roads within their respective
wards. aud make written report
to the clerk Of the District Court
ut least ten days before tue LIT days
OF March and October Of each year,
of the condition Of the public
roads throughout their respective
wards; and any inspector failing to
perform said duty shall be fined not
less THAI $50 nor more than $50.
and IN default Of payment, be inn
prisoned not less than ten nor more
than thirty days. to be enforced BY
Indictment or information. Said
inspectors to be exempt from road
duty during their term Of office.
SEC. Ii. Be it further ordained.
etc, That this public road law take
effect from and after its passage.
SEC. IA. Be it further ordained.
/. tc., That all laws and parts OF laws
in conflict with this act be aud the
same ara hereby repealed.
Approved July 10, 1883.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

the old-time feeling Of affection for
the parish still hangs on to me, and
anything that l can do to advance
the interests of the same and its
people will afford me much rless-
ure. Say to all, through your col
ulnns, To "send on their exhibits >
and especially invite the ladies to
favor us with specimens of their
fair handiwork. Yours truly.
WM. HuLLIrr,
Assistant Commissioner for til,
State of Louisiana, Government
Building. Worlds Exposition.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
LETTER FROM STATE COM
MISSIONER BULLITT.
GOVERNMENT Buu.pING,
Worlds Exposition. Louisiana
Dpi,artmeut ian 1RS5

GOVERNMENT Buu.p,NG, J
Worlds Exposition. Louisiana
Department. Jan. l. 1885.
EDITOR ST.. TaMaANY FARMER:
/ am really glad TO see old st.
Tammany coming to the front, and
hope that she will make rs gallant
a show at the big Exposition us her
sister parishes.
The fine red and white wines oil
Messrs. John 7. Mnnsch and Louis
L. Matthew, and the cork wood
tree from the HcCann place, in
Cqyington. have been received. and
I feel gratitied to say these articles
have already attracted much atten-
ton.
The timber exhibit # the parish
has also received much praise. and
I am anxiously and constantly be-
alleged for Information relative Ia
the timber, agricultural and manu-,
featuring resources Of the parish,
by the thousands OF visitors. / am
proud TO say that the forest exhibit
Of Louisiana takes the palm" and
the large variety Of beautiful speci-
mems attracts universal attentions
Tae very beautiful handiwork Of
Miss Kennedy, of Vaudeville.
bijou cottage, made of pine burs. il
indeed a gem, as is also = beautiful
motto. by the same fair hands
Would that I had time, friend
FARMER. to give yon a full descrip-
ton Of all the fine and magnificent
displays ''The big Fair" is : su /.
cess. Some day soon. old friend.
will write you fully. and try and
give you some interesting mater
for your appreciated. lively little
journal.
In conclusion, let me say that
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
Died.

KENNEDY-In Coyington, La, or
Wednesday. Dec. 81. 1881. at 1880 A. M,
ANN ELIZABETH WATERS. relict of the late
Alexander l.. Kennedy. born in Balti
more, Md, Feb. 8. 1909. .
baltimore papers please copy.)
The deceased was one of the old
est residents of Covington. ant
possessed the friendship. love and
respect Of the entire community
Her funeral took place Thursday
evening, the LIST inst, and her re-
mains were followed to the gray,
by large concoruse Of our citi
zeps. We join in the uniYersa
sympathy for her sorrowing chill
drsn. in the hour OF their great at
Fiction. and hope they may receive
divine grace to strengthen them t.
bear the great loss they have sus
tanned.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
JAS. NJ. THOMPSON.
TERMS OF COURT.
State CO Louisiana Eighteenth Judicial
District Court.


In accordance with the petition Of thu
members Of the lar of this district. it is
hereby ordered that tile following
changes be made in the terms Of Court:
That the fall court term of the parish
of Tangipahoa shall hereafter commence
on the fourth Monday of November.
That the terms of court for the parish
of Livingston shall commence as fol-
lows: Court t1ms-Second. Monday of
March and October. Jury terms Second
Monday of April and first Monday of
November.
That the terms of court for the parish
of st. Tammany shall commence as fol-
lows: Jury terms -fourth Monday of
March and third Monday of October
Court terms First Monday Of March and
third Monday of June.
JAS. ii. THOMPSON,
Judge Eighteenth Judicial District.
A true copy.
VIM. C. MoReAs, Clerk
Covington. La. Oct. %. 1884.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

Among the most interesting ex-
hibits ut the London Health Ex-
hibition WAS the dairy. The cows
were MIXED in the presence of the
spectators; the milk was then put
into centrifugal skimners. and in
twenty minutes from the time it
left the COW the spectator could
spread the butter on his bread.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

A srame Of pine burs, "God
Bless Our Home" from Miss Moilie
J. Kennedy. Of Vaudeville.
White pierced cocoons, eggs
made at Lewisburg.
Samples OF raw silk. from CO.
coons raised at Mr.. Chas. Thiery' i
Mulberry Grove aud Lewisburg.
Samples of cocoons raised in
! Lewisburg, s.White Race" from
Lombardie. Italy, and yellow
Race" from Salcrnes Var, France.
Samples ofs silk worm eggs, made
ut Lewisburg and Covinston.
The above are from MIR. Jules
Herbelin. of Lewisburg.
A splendid fire screen of pine
burs, from Mrs. Jean Trochessat, OF
Covington.
Herbemant white wine, tvery
fine, md Concord red wine, (splen-
did sample. vintage 1854, from
MIR. John I. Munsch. Live Oak
Place. near Covington.
Superior red wine, and splendid
white wine. vintage 1883. from Mr..
Louis Z. Matthew, of Hickory Grove
Place. near Covington.
Some wonderfully large turnips
and rutabagas. from Mr.. Zach
Sharp. of Vaudeville.
Very large hornets nest. IA great
curiosity from Miss Mary Pitcher.
Of Lewisburg.
One bale Of magnificent cotton
and n lot Of iine corn. from Hon. j.
NJ. Allison, President Police Jury.
One lot of yer, large silk worm
cocoons. two skeins of spun silk.
one bundle of very fine sugar cane,
one bundle of splendid ranie. and
ono bundle of gigantic Bermuda
grass, y feet 6 inches i'll length. ]
all from Mr.. jules b. Maille, near
Covington.
One bale Of beautiful cotton
from Mr. Hardy II. Smith. of Gov
ington.
One bread tray made of tnrnlo
gum. one Indian caGoa made d!
cypress. one section wagon wheel
and spokes. one bundle nxe heives,
one keg Of tar and one package o!
charcoal, from Mr.. T. Z. Crawford.
Also one cork-tree limb. from
the McCann place. in CayinstaL,
aud the largest collection of timber
Of all kinds in tho building.
The timber exhibit is unusually
fine. and has already caused five
parties to visit tho parish TO see
cur forests, with a view 10 nistane'
purchases.
The above list so far constitutes
the roll OF honor for onr parish.
and We are indebted 10 tho exer-
lions of our Lady Commissioner.
Yrs. j. NJ. Thompson. for mos: Of
the display we have.
Maj. L. A. Burke. the Director
General, has shown himself to be
the most remarkable man of the
period. Gro. NooEMAS,
Parish Commissioner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
CT rAMMANY.S EXHIBIT AT
THE WORLDS Elk
POSITION.
Nrw Os1xAss. Jan. |. 1885.


Enrros ST. TAxNAsY FARNER:
In order 70 inform orr cIt'zena
"a sthe status OF ST. Tammany 81
The great Worlds Fair. | will give
ron a memorandum statement o.
sho articles now on exhibition. and
= futnrs letters will enter more
into details:
1 i,eautiful collection OF natural
fruit, preserved IN ros'n.
Artistic house and stable. Of pine
bore. made with mechanical pre-
c;s;on. with the aid Of : pen-kn'ie
ONLY, s0ar Cottage Home. with
lovely grounds. Both Of the above
s 5 s H;,. Nellie B. Kenned Of
nandeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

SHor TO DEATH.-On Sunday
night, Dec. e21st, at Madisonville
VIM. A. Fleitas, a white man. aged
abont 45 years. met With a tragic
death He had been arrested on .
warrant from Mayor Wren. and
imprisoned, charged with assault.
ing Thee. Drntlinger. and disturb
ing the peace. Il appears TINT
Flsitas went to Dcndingers store
~. Saturday morning. armed &itll
u pitchfork. aud helped himself t.
goods to the amount of about SOS.
and offered in payment a Confedel
ate $50 note. which The boy in
charge refused. when he left the
store. taking the goods with him.
Tor this he was arrested. after
making a desperate resistance. On
Sunday evening. the Town Mar
shall. Samuel II. OFT. aud Alr. Il.
aalntas. had given him his supper
and were conversing with him
when about ten or twelve men ap-
preached and demanded the keys
Vi the Jail. which were delivered,
when they opened the doors and
fred ON Fleitas. killing him in
stantly. The names OF the parties
who did tho killing are lot known.
Tho deceased. some years go. kill
al Pos Gillespie. in Madisonville
Int was tried and acquitted. We
learn that Fleitas was overbearing'
louarrelsomo and considered dan
rerous character. and little or nc
regret il felt BY tho community u
his death.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
VOLUME IL, No. l.

With this ISSUE the FARMER en-
ters It's eleventh year During the
past six years and two months we
have been at the helm. and We take
tins occasion to thank orr friends
Tor their liberal patronage, aud
SOLICIT a continuance of the same.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

Habitnai constipation is not only
one OF the most unpleasant. but al
the same time of the most injuri-
GUS conditions of the human sys-
tenn, and is but a forerunner of dis.
ease, unless removed. This is usu-
ally accomplished by tb6 nse oil
purgatiyes. which for the time af-
ford \ Def, but after their immedi-
ate effects have passed they leave
the system in worse state than
before. To effect cure it is neces-
sary that the remedy used should
be one that not only by its cathar-
tic effect relieves tie bowels. but ut
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

We have received .he closing OK
ercises Of the FrankIinton High
School. and will publish the same
next Saturday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

the same time acts as a tonic. so as
to restore the organs TO sonnd,
healthy condition. This Prickiy
Ash Bitters will do. It removes
the cause and restores health.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
ST. TAMMANY PARISH.
IT'S LOCATION - HEALTH
PRODUCTS-MANUFAC-
TURING AND AGRI-
CULTURAL AID
VANTAGES.
ETC.

st. Tammany parish is located
twenty-five miles north OF New Or
leans. CovingtoL the county site.
is ten miles further north. i'll tho
interior, and is delightfully."- located
OH the Bosue Falia.
IMMIGRANTS,
with n small amount Of capital and
fair supply Of industry and pcrse-
verance. cannot possibly do better
than locate i'll our parrish. The eli
mate ia as fine ns my III the world.
The winters are generally mild. aid
snow rarely falls. Spring opens
curly in February. with blossom
on the peach and qnince trees. aud
vegetation comes rapidly forward.
The heat of summer is moderate,
and the nnfail;ng lsrcezes OF tie
evening refresh man md beast after
the labors of the day.
THE SOIL
is very productive, and admirably
adapted for raising sugar cane. cot
ton. oats. corn. rice, peanuts. etc.
The vine is indigenous, and yearly
bears large harvests Of delicious
fruit. Oranges. pears. peach, plums.
ounces. figs and pecans thrive well.
CATTLE AND SHEEP
Craze upon our pine lands throngh-
ont the year, and seldom are fed in
winter. TINS making st. Tammany
the slock-growers' home. Farming
and stock lands can be purchased Mt
rates varying flom 81 TO IS per
acre, and Government lands to
actual settlers
WATER POWER.
There is an abundance. of water
power, already improved, inviting
the attention Of manufacturers. We
have no doubt small factory. snch
as already abound in Alabama and
Georgia, for the purpose Of con-
verting our cotton crop into yarn.
would prove paying investment.
FIRE CLAY
Is found in abundance, as we'll az
CLAWS suitable for pottery ware Of
the very finest texture. purely white,
| and free from sand or grit. Per-
sons having y practical knowledge
of such business would soon realize
q fortune in manufacturing and
shipping such wares to tho New
Orleans market.
MANUFACTURE OF GLASS.
Sand suitable for the manufacture
of glass 10 also abundant all along
the banks Of the Bogue Falia, above
the town Of CoSington. II has been
practically tested by Pi.tsburg
manufacturers, and found 10 con-
tain all the necessary properties to
produce the finest glassware.
CONVICTION.
the county site. CONTAINS about
eight hundred inhabitants, and il
the best business point in the par
ish. commanding much OF the trade
Of both st. Tammary and Washing
TIM parishes Tho mail from New
q ans arrives three tunes a week.
per steamer New Camelia. and
A TELEPHONE LINE
hus been constructed to Slidell.
placing the town in instant COM
munication with all points in reach
Of the telegraph or telephone.
| At preeeut there is no mill or
mandatory Of any kind in Coving-
ton. Building sites for marufac-
turing purposes can be had on the
most favorable terms, and every
facility will be offered for imni-
grants to this parish.
To all honest and industrious i'm.
migrants vhn may wish to settle in
st. J nlmany. a Hearty Welcome is
extended and protection ard enccur-
agenent guaranteed in their sespec-
1--we occupations.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
Mrs. Rosa Block va. Joseph II.
Block, her lus,and-No. 1478.

7 hereby certify that on thu 18th day
of October. 1881, judgment was render
ed in this Court IN the following emit
tied suit. in tho words and figures fol-
lowing, to-wit: Mrs Rosa Dirz. wife of
Joseph II. Block. VS.. Joseph 81. Block
her husband. Nc. li1s. This cause came
mp for trial pursuant to assignment. and
the law and evidence being III tayer of
the plaintiff. Mis-. Rosa Diez. and
against her husband. Joseph Ii. Block,
il il ordered. adju.,gel and decreed that
plaintiff do have and recover Judgment
dissolsing the community between
them, and giving to Mrs. Block the
right separately to administer Ii er own
raraphernal fnntls. That defendant
pay all costs Of suit.
judgment rendered and signed oeto-
her Is. 1884.
JAS. M. THOMPSON,
Judge Eighteenth Judicial District.
In testimony whereof ! have herernto
set my hand aud official seal of the
said Court, Mt the town of eevingtsn
La, ON this 2tth day of October, 1854.
Wu, G.. MoEaaS Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

Thore will be a judicial sale Al,
Madisonville o-day. in tho success
sion Of Antoine and Catherine Da-
lion. See Advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

The entertainment. by the Meth
odist Sunday School. last Thursday
night. WAS \ pleasing event. and a
happy nshering in Of the new year
Tue children all acquitted them
selves very cfetlitably. and the sing
ing and speaking were highly en-
joyed by thS large audience pres
emit. After the entertainment the
children were treated 10 a bounteors
rspast. which they appeared to Ell
joy to the 't.nllest" extent. Much
credit ia due TO MIR. Wan. Badon.
Superintendent. and Mrs. Strain.
for the able manner in which every
thing was arranged aud educted.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

The New Year came in on cold
wave. aud everything was froze up
yesterday morning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

How do you like our holiday
ed;tionp"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

Eighteenth judicial District Court for
the parish of st. Tammany-State of
Louisiana.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

There were two significant Incl
dents in Paris recenily-the
meeting ot 1000 Socialist work men,
and the presence of 1900 Bonapart-
lists at banquet. At tho banquet
one Of the speakers openly de-
mandcd that Prince Napoleon be
made chief of the government.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03
New Advertisements.
WANTED.
AT FRANKLINTON. WASHINGTON
PARISH, La,
A FIRsT-CLASS CARPENTER

To build church, 80 by SIS feet. 1G feet
high. according to plans, specifications
and drawings furnished. Applications
and bids will be received by the under
signed Trustees of the NJ. L. Church
South. until January u. 1885. when
the contract will be let to the lowest
bidder ROBERT DARLINGTON,
JOHN WADSW ORTIZ,
". ". DARLINGTON.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

DIR. 1. Anton. practical dentist.
from New Orleans, is still in Gov
inston, and those in need Of dental
work would 10 well to- cs.... at his
Office, in the Anfou Building, 1T
once. His work during the past
month attests to his skill! as n first
class dentist. and We take pleasure
in recommending him to the public.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

CIRCUIT COURT.
Fourth Monday in February, and the
fourth Monday in July.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

Mrs. Rnrn,. of Chubby Hill
Pla ia,ion. presented us with d bot
tie Of delicious grape wine. Of her
own make. on Christmas, which
was highly appreciated by "ye edi-
tor" and family. Many thanks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-01-03

JUsT WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED
Henry N. Copr. the Land and Pen
sion Attorney of Washington. d.
c., sends the ~. S. Salary List
and Civil Service Law" price SO
cents. All Government salaries
above $500 are given. including the
Executive Departments, Army and
Navy, Internal Revenue, Custom
houses, Indian Agencies. Diplomat
ic and Consular Service, Postof1ices,
etc. There are fully 10, 900 Fed
eral offices fer President Cleveland
to fill Twenty pages of specimen
examination questions are given.
with the Civil Service Law and
regulations. This is probably the
cheapest form in which this much
desired information has been pub
lishea. Every yonng man and
woman who has not decided n life
calling needs this book. The Gov
eminent offers lucrative and hon
orable employment. Every citizen
who expects his Senator and Rep
resentative TO secure him some
thing under the Government can,
by possessing this manual, decide
ut once whether to accept or refuse
an offered position 1t may save
candidates from refu ing fat
places" through wrong informa.
ton. The book does not profess
strict accuracy on postmasters sal
aries, which go up or down with
every readjnstment. but is near
enough for practical purposes. Mr.
Crrp wishes to correspond with
PARTIES who know the addr, IS OF
any Mexican war SuI yl-nr or NilOw
, 1885-11-04

Wednesday, 4th November, 1885.

Il will interest those of our readers
who remember Mr.. Eyre Branch, the
Bishops Youngest son, as a boy here,
to learn that he has just been appoint
ed private secretary to Sir Charles
Lees, the newly appointed Governor
of Barbadors. Mr.. Branch left Ants
qua by last steamer to windward to
take over his post.
From the D0minjcan we clip the
following notice of the appointment of
Capt. Jackson, son of the Bishop of
Antigua, to the Go~vernorship of Turks
Islands.
"Friend> in the Lecward Islands
will be clad to learn of the appoint
mrnt of Captain jackson, II. ~, who
at one time was Private Secretary to
the late sir John Glover when Gov
erno OF these Islands, and who lately
served in the same capacity to Sir
Arthur Ilavelock, in Trinidad, to be
High Commissioner of the Turks and
Caicos Islands. We congratulate the
young Captain and his venerable
father, the aged and beloved
Bishop Of Antigua, nrhpappointment
and hope that the new Commissioner
Will follow the good works begun by
his immediate predecessor so as TO
win from the people Of the islands the
same encomiums which the latter
took with him, and display such ad.
ministrative abilities as will not tail
ere long I" gain for him higher distInc-
ton"