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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30
One Hundred and Ten
Years Old.

We have in our possession an
old United States coin, known a.
the seFranklin Fugio cent" It is
about the size of q silver half dol
lar, and bears the date 1887, con-
sequently it is now one hundred
and ten years old. The design Of
this old copper coin is as. follows:
The front side contains . sun
dial in the center, with the sun
shining on it. On the left of this
is the date, 1887, and on the right
is the word "Fugio." The design
is apparently intended to remind
us that sstime flies" just beneath
the sun dial, in large letters, is the
Franklin motto, "Mind your bust
ness.'
The reverse side is bordered with
a chain Of thirteen links, represent
ing the old Colonial States. In an
inner circle, in sunken letters, are
the words "United States, =" and in
side of this circle, in raised letters,
are the words, ssWe are one" The
design of this side apparently
meaning ssUnited we stand," or
ssIn union there is strength
This is one OF the oldest United
States coins in existence, and while
it is now as good as new, and worth
much more, it has passed out Of
the memory Of man. None of our
Oldest citizens remember Of ever
having seen one like it. Men
whose works will live throughout
all future ages have been born,
enjoyed their wealth, their power
and their possessions, and returned
to the dust from whence they came,
since this old cent was coined. If
it could talk, it would tell thrill
ing story of the early struggles,
gradual progress and constantly
increasing wealth and power of the
greatest country under the sun. of
which it is an old and honOred
Though silent and humble) repre-
Through the vicissi-
tudes of more than q century, the
craven words of this old "FugiO
cent? still stand out in bold relief,
and though many new links have
been added to the chain of States,
still 1--WE are one'' and insepara-
BILE.
The following, from the Times
Democrat Of last Tuesday, tells of
the finding of another one of these
rare coins:
While engaged in digging under
his farmhouse, near South Wind
sor, n. Y, a few days ago, George
Buell. found curious copper coin.
The diverse side of the coin
has upon it a sun and sun dial,
the date Of coinage, 1887, and the
inscription "Mlnd your bust
ness" The reverse side has thir-
teen links above the margin and an
inscription in the center, ssUnited
States, one cent" The coin is
known as . ssFranklin cent, and
Is the first coin authorized by the
United States. It is rare and
being quoted at from *s5
to 800.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

In accordance with Act No. e. Of the
legislature Of the State Of Louisiana Of
1883, I hereby give notice Of my inten-
ton to homestead the following State
land, viz:
For the west half Of the east half Of
the west half and the northwest quarter
Of the southwest quarter Of section %,
and the west half Of the east half ct the
northwest quarter Of section 81. town.
ship Z, south range IL east, 0reenSbury
District, La. Z. ] BLACKWELL.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

Located 10 miles north Of Covingtou,
on the Holmesville road, containing 100
acres Coed residence, large barn,
fne water. Well timbered. Forty acres
under cultivation. For further particu-
lars apply 1t this ONCE or address,
b. r. ROGERS,
C0vin8t0n, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30
HOMESTEAD APPLICATION

In accordance With Act No. e. Of the
Legislature Of the Seatc Of Loaistana Of
1855. hereby give notice Of ny tntoo-
tiou 70 homestead the following State
land. VIZ:
For The south east qsartss q section
"a, township 8, south saoee - east.
0ioousbuER District Il.
REUSHA GRANTHAN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

q. 8. Land Once Nov Orleans La. /
Oct 3. 1887.
Notice 10 hereby given that the follow
ing named settler las 6lod noti CO Of his
intention 10 make q bal proof in support
Of his claim, AID that said proof will b
made before H. R. Warren, clerk Of the
district cours. Ct Covington, la. on
Saturday. Nov. IL. 1887. viz:'
LOUIS e. SHARP,
v no made homestead entry No. l4-3.7.
for sonth half Of sonthsase quarter and
the 70 uthsast quarter Of the southw ct
quarter Of section IL. township 5. south
range il east, st. Helena meridian.
He names the following Witnesses
70 prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz
James Magee, W. d King. GriR
Riviers and z. Taylor. all OF st Tam
many Pariah La
&C 9-6e. g. Med. BauaBY. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

New Orleans objects 70 the shot
gun quarantine, and yet every let
ter that is sent ont from the post
Office there is perforated with >
load of No. shot.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

o. q Lad o0ea nevosloana. "a I
Oc1obee -, leo7.
Nosice IL hereby eivso hat ~ tel-
lovlsg n2nsd sstalss be- 1lsd noeiee Of
his intentioo the nake Anal psoof II
support Of hia elain, and that aid proof
viii b ulAde before q. r. Warren clesk
OF the district count. Covisgeoa. La. %
saturday, December 1, 1897. viz:
HYPPOLlTE KOEpP,
Who made hooestcad entry No. II ,573
for the soutkwestqaartsr Of The nosthvaat
quarter. section J, township !. south
range 10 sast, st. Helena msridinn.
Hs names ths following Witnesses g
prove his eontiuuous refi.leace upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz
Andrew Peter, Alfred GOODBYE. Alfred
0its and George Kospp, IT.. al Of Aadt-
soavslle. La.
oc30 6. G. Mc0. BauMDY. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30
Galatas Bros. W. Their Creditors.
State Of Louisiana. Parrish Of ~. Tam.
many-Sixteentk Judicial District
Court.


Notice Is hereby given that by virtue
Of commission issued to me from the
above named court, In the above eutt-
tied cause
Twin proceed to sell at public auction,
ct the door Of the Courthouse. In
Covington, st. Tammany Parish, La, on
SATURDAY, Oct. l6, 1897. between
legal sale hours, the following describ-
ed property, to-wit:
Lot No. (, in square No. I, on the
corner Of st. Joseph an Water streets,
in the town Of Jacksonville, st. Tam
many Parish, La, said lot having .
front Of q feet by $50 feet In depth,
together with al the buildings and Inn
provcments thereon.
Also l3O acres Of land, described -
being the southeast quarter Of the
southeast quarter Of section 10, town.
ship Z, south Of range 10 east, and the
south half Of the northeast quarter Of
section II, township z, south Of range
10 east, situated about three miles from
the town Of Madisonville, on the turn
pike road, In St. Tsmmany parish, La.
Sold In the above entitled cause, for
the benefit Of the creditors Of said
0alatas Bros.
Terms Of sals-Cash with the bepetit
Of aop.aisemene
). ]. sTROBLE. Sheriff.
The above described property, having
failed to bring two-thirds Of i,s ap-
praised value on the day IT sale, the
same will be sold on SATURDAY, No
vember 81, 1897, ct the front door Of
the Courthouse, in Covingtou, La, be-
tween legal sale hours, for what IL will
bring, In cash.
JOHN ]. SrRoBLE.
Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

A place Of l65 acres Of LAID, with
dwelling and buildings necessary for
farm use, neighbor Of the late John +.
0unsch, six miles northwest Of Gov
ln8t0u, on the louisville rood. Good
water. Well situted. Inquiries viii
receive . prompt reply. Address,
J0oeph Plland, Biloxi, Misg.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30
DR.. =. Julius Hoin1 =

Tenders his services = ~ poo9eo@
covinstoa and he suEseaD1tno ec1
Try.
Store. vs. =!
Residence It Nrs. 0ainAales4
Bogae Falia River, beYoo1 Co.,
Cottage. viii b. in NadtouoStIlo e.
Mondays and Tharsdaya 49, -
RYfhilr Hall = e
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30
FIRST CHA1lclk
SHAVING PARI109
<s0vINcr0N IA.

Next to A. sharp's Iirst - 4ees
Chance Saloon.
Neat shop, arst-eaass wesk.
popular prices -. 81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

Re-opeas, wednesday, $780, r.
1897. CoDplses oGgnnj1aeoca 1870 -
mary 70 Academic Clnaopo. $780,
From Oae 70 four dollon 49,
Languages ard Dusic extg1. 4 Im5I
number Of boarders roeo1vo1. e.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

Ftrst-class Dental Wosk, M ~ GO
ON short notice - e 81 !
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

Good board, ard larup. -
rooms, 1t Mill Havsn Esfn. s.
WIDOw Jos. HrnwaWr~@ q
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

We are unl0ool
carload Of tho ~
brat0d MILBURN ~
ONS ct our cotton
form near the dept
Come and SO -
We can suit yeu
wagon and In pF1oe.
DARLINGTON BROS. = O.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-30

wharf down to Mr.. Schreiber's
Stone Spring. and to Capt. weav-
er's place. il not one 70 Old
Landing. These, and more, could
be easily made.
There il your Courthouse Square,
with q foe Court building, the
spring and some stately oaks, but
not . single bench, that one may
sit down, and sUcH = dilapidated
fence around the whole. This
could be made beautiful spot, il
the Police Jury would place it in
the hands Of such . society, IN
gether with . little appropriation
for IN iron fence, with self-closing
gates to keep out the cattle. some
additional trees, . few benches and
walke, and two flower beds near the
main entrance to the building.
The people coming to Covingtvn
on excursion days have now no
place where they can cit down to
pass their time, and eat their lunch.
Courthouse Square, near The Depot,
would serve them very we'll. IN Ice
cream and soda water stand being
close by, and thoee wishing for
something stronger could get it. too,
within stones throw. Also peo-
pie detained there by court business
for hours would enjoy it at al sea-
sons Of the year.
And Why not . few benches on
the green in front Of the Episco-
pal Church, and on the river fcoat,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-21
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Promoting Registration - A Needless
Alarm Of Fire.

Last evening the Republican town COM
mittes and many others interested in the
success of the Republican party Assem- bled
in the Seventh District Court room. and
continued their work for stimulating
registrations The work as laid out at
the previous meeting had been found to
produce good results, and 1T Is quite prob
able that good registration viii bs the
result. Quite number of voters are
lAborinR under a mistaken idea, however,
many OF them registering when they
voted at the Presidential election in the
fall of 1896 and DO not seem to realize that
# WINS for the privilege OF voting IN 1897,
but have confounded IL with the spring
election. thinking they registered NJ that
timv. However most of them will prob
ably learn their mistake in time, and
make their calling and election sure for
next year.
About 10: Is o'clock last evening n resi-
dent OF Waterman avenue rushed into
the fire station and in an excited manner
Informed the firemen that the large house
on that avenue, which is being erected
for Mr.. Il. Rowland Phillips, was all on
fire. The gentleman was well known, 50
no delay was made, and one of the fire.
men ran TO box 80 near the town hall and
rung In an alarm. The monthly meet
ing Of the East Providencs Veteran Fire
men g association was in session at the
time, and ad djourneu without form, and
all Joined in taking the apparatus to the
scene of the fire. When they arrived they
at once came TO the conclusion that the
man was right for the house appeared To
be all on tire inside. but inspection
proved that the bright light was the re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-21
OLNEYVILLE.
Fell Into a Hole and His Leg Was
Fractured.
Mrs. Belts Made Things Liyely-Notes
From the Square.

Alonzo Hirst, weaver at the River
his way to his home on Hedlsy street last
evening where he was found by passers-
by. 1t was found that Mr.. Hirst's right
leg had been broken by the fall lie was
kindly cared for by neighbors. Tow2
Sergeant Holbrook was notified and sent
the injured man 10 the Rhode Island
Hospital.
SHE MADE THINGS LIVELY.
Annie Belts doesn't get drunk very
often, but when she does she makes
things lively for her husband, and In fact
every body within her reach. Yesterday
afternoon she and n companion rushed
the growler" until aNnut the time tho
mills smut down for h day, so when her
husband came home .Yr his supper she
was In "a lighting mood, and met her lord
and master at the door With a stove poker
but, as he had In the past been through
a mum ber OF such battles, he decided TO
get out of the way that made Srs.
Belts still more angry anu she vented
her spite upon Ihumas Burroughs, a
saloon Keeper nearby. she was arrested
and locked up at the briaeweil and was
erraigned later in tie day In the Eighth
District Court.
FOSTER WON THE SUIT.
At the session of The Eighth District
Court yesterday, what is probably the
last of the Phillips VS.. Foster case was
heard. The case mas been before the court
in one form or another for tre past five
years Yesterday Maurice Phillips sued Il.
w. Foster for the rent OF "A house, but
Mr.. Foster produced receipted rent bills
covering the time. 30 he was awarded a
verdict OF 81 ana costs.
The following cases were called in the
Eighth District Court yesterday and
were continued TO Monday. December "a:
w. Il. White vs.. Frank Peck, T.. j. Dun
lev VS. \. G. A. Perry. Builders iron
Foundry vs.. A. W. Brins, w. H. Page
vs.. 4. T.. Waterman, .Jr., and the case of
Gilbert Hopkins vs.. the Crauston Union
Sunday school association has been set
aside for jury trial.
GENERAL MENTION.
The funeral of Mrs. Maria Head, an
aged and very esteemed lady, VINO had
spent most of her life in this vicinity,
was held this morning at her late resi-
denoe on Appleton street. High mass
was celebrated at St. Mary's cnurch by
the Rev. Father Grace, and the inter
inent WAS mt ST. Francis Genet rv.
ST. Inereas church was filled this
morning with the friends of the late
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-21
Providence Journal Almanac.

The Providence Journal Almanac is out in
prime season for service in lsos. This puhl-
cation is by all odds the handiest manual
available for reference in matters Of local in
terest that are no from time 60 time during n
year, taking the place Of Givers official pun.
lcations for general use among the people OF
the state Of Rhode Island. Its facts ana fig
ures uro drawn from cfilcial sources and are
edited with view to making thom easily
comprehensive for ready reference. The
Almanac for 1898, the twelfth annual publica-
tiou, is particularly full and varied in the in.
formation IL furnishes, aud, besides. ~ made
unusually attractive by nn enlarged list of
portraits OF city and state officials the state
house, public library and other objects of in
terest. all handsomely reproduced in half.
tones from photographs. To the average CIT
izen the manual is well calculated 10 prove ot
frequent utility and interest during tbs
coming year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-21
BRISTOL.


The semi monthly session Of the Court
of Probate was held yesterday by Judge
III. w. Church. The account of Herbert
Il. Bennett executor on the estate OF
Hannah q. Rogers was allowed. The in
ventories on the estates of William G.
Peckham, William j.. peckham. William
Is. Peckham. Mary A. peokham. Baptist
Guevremont and Sarah Ann Dillworth.
were allowed. The request for the ap-
pointment of George f. Bernard as ad-
ministrator on the estate of Sencture :.
Bernard was granted, the bonds being
$1,000 with Charles III. Church as surety,
and Herbert II. Bennett Charles III.
Church and Albert Il Bernard as ap-
praisers.
MIR. smith Of the Peoples Fire Insurance
Company visited the Bytield Rubber
works yesterday afternoon, and tested the
fire apparatus.
DIR. Jacques and wife of Hartford.
Conn. have engaged rooms Mt the De-
Wolf Inn for several weeks
Mr.. William :. Earl the contractor,
made short work of his contract of build
ing the fence from the main road to the
Bristol Trottinx Park grounds finishing
several days sooner than expected.
Rumor hns it that one of the owners Of
one OF tho principal industries here, is
making arrangements to shut down
although nothing official has as yet been
announced.
The question OF license or no-license
will be inserted in the call for the annual
election. 1he number REQUESTS for call
90 be made are now in the hands OF the
committee.
The double house which .s being erected
by j. Il. Herreshoff at the corner of High
and Burton streets was raised yesterday.
The Y. NJ. &. A. held their regular
monthly meeting last evening and
initiated one memher Matters relative
to The moving OF their building were dis
oussed.
The Bristol Train OF Artillery held its
weekly social last evening AT the armory
on state street. Notwithstanding the
storm there was full attendance.
The rain, sleet and snow havs made
walking and driving very dangerous a.
quite "a number have fallen on sidewalks
One horse fell on Main street, breaking
off both shafts and throwing out the
driver.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-21
AUBURN.
Schools TO Close OF Wednesday -SkatiU &
on the Ponds.

Schools TO Close OF Wednesday SIX atiU e
on the Ponds.
The schools throughout the town will
close Wednesday Tor tie usual Christmas
recess
Ice has formed In this villsge.a a mum Der
Of the small ponds being frozen hard
enough for the young people to enjoy
skating. II the ice holds until Christmas
there promises 20 tie an exciting game Of
leo p0Io between the trams on the Last
and West sides Of tine village.
There will be- a grand Christmas cop-
cert In the FREQ baptist churOh SUNDAY
evening at 1880. Music Will bs furnisAo
by n select choir. Thera will be no
Christmas tree the st church this year.
The Christmas trse exercises of tina
children of the SUNDAY schoo! connected
with the Episcopal church will 90 held
Friday afternoon at Z 30 The usuGl mid
day services on Christmas have Teen
omitted this year and instead there will
be n full choral service held at 80 a. III.
and holy communion will follow.
since the New York, New Haven ard
Hartford railroad company have STRAIGHT
ened the curve on the road at the Roger
Williams Park Dorot they have used their
spare tracks for the storing and side
tracking OF the freight trains. These
have caused considerable ANNOYANCE TO
the residents around that vicinity for the
reason that tramps frequently use the
cars for lodging HOUSES ana then prev ON
tho people for food. There Is no police
officer in that vicinity and therefore the
tramps have full sway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-21

Thomas Hanlsy, who died saturday
morning from the effect OF fall in his
saloon on Julian street. There were
many floral offerings, many of them be-
ing from the Catholic societies, of which
no was n member. The interment was
at 81. Francis cemetery.
Charles y. Haokett, the PROPRIETOR of
the Bennett Hill drug store, had ride in
the "hurry uD" wagon last night
Hackett was indicted bv the last grand
jury for selling liquor without IA license
ana was cut on bail, ana when his casa
was called he failed to pu6 in an appear
ance, and that's why he rode last even
ing.
The following were elected rs the
officers of Doric senate of the Essenic
Order in DAD Fellows hall last evening:
Senator. Charles Hurst; senior senechel,
Thomas Coxlon; junior scenerhel. William
Middleton; $ cretary. Frederick Grac-
bian; treasurer, John L. Kenyon; trus-
tee, Il. X. Emhach; delegate to and
senate, Charles Hurst.
The case of Antonio Demarco for max
ing an assault upon Raphelo Ferria was
ithdrawn in the Eighth District Court
yesterday upon payment OF costs
Tho young folks in this vicinity are en-
joying skating on the pond near Hartford
avenue.
James Jones and Frank 1olman. the
latter being best known as "Hecker,
vera making life miserable for pedes-
triaps On Eagle street last evening, and
were taken in charge by Patrolmen
feeney and Tanner OF tho Chaifee street
station. The toughs showed fight, and
the patrolmen were oblig5u to use their
night sticks upon their heads, and 1t took
considerable pounding TO convince them
the easlest was the hest They were both
fined in the police court this morning FOR
Being drunk.
Edward Lannon, well known .hero-
abouts. was arrested last evening by
patrolman sherman for stealing IA dozen
Of brooms The job cost him 50 and
costs.
James Lally leaves this place for Bos-
ton this evouing aud tomorrow will sail
on the steamer Britannia for Ireland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-21
AT THE NORTH END.
reight Cars Wrecked Early This Morn
ing-Capliol H II Notes.

There was another smashup on the New
York. New Haven & Hartford railroad
sompany's tracks opposite Darling's box
shop at O'Clock this morning. No one
was injured but two freight cars were
badly smashed. The train was freight
train 145 anu the smash was caused by u
small part Of the train breaking away and
coming suddenly together as the train
was moving pretty rapidly. Car 1924 had
about five feet of one side torn out, the
top was upliftod and splinters thrown
about the track. The other car was badly
smashed at both ends, the side and
bumper bore marks OF the force with
which the two cars came together. The
TOP OF this latter car looked as IL it bad
been pried up with steam shovel, while
car l5941 is more than half ruined. The
wrecker was promptly on nand and the
damaged cars were taken from the main
track on which the collision occurred To a
siding. This forenoon the cars that were
in the wreck were carefully examined and
those in any way injured taken TO the
company's repair shop.
NORTH END NOTES.
A lively mustang attached TO grocer's
wagon ran away on Franklin avenue yes
terday and succeeded In mixing the
wagon up with one owned by Sam
Humes.
Last night was quist one in local po-
lice circles.
A large gang OF men were at work today
finishing the sewer on Canal street ex
tension.
The music ut the Church Of the
Redeemer and st. Thomas church will be
of special mention Christmas.
A black horse, one Of pair belonging
TO Besley anu attached to low gear
1oaded with cotton. stopped on Randall
square for a good rest this morning and
when urged TO move nn became scared
ind caused considerable trouble to the
driver
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-21
WARREN.
Pupils Cav. a Recital-That Harness
Sh p Fire.

Pupils Cav. Recital-That Harness
Sh Fire.
Letters remain uncalled for at the post
Office for David Harrison, Edmond Hewlett
and Antonio Morellese.
A load OF granite TO be used in the founda-
tion work of the new depot arrived Saturday
The younger members of the piano puJ lis OF
Miss Jennie Champlin gave a very pleasing
recital at h er home on Miller street Monday
afternoon. After the musical part of the pro-
gram refreshments were served.
One hundred and enc persons have regis
tered this year. The opening OF the registra-
tion office evenings between the hours OF 7
and o'clock bas facilitated the work, 75
having registered last week.
The fire in the harness shop OF Mr. Charles
Monroe On North Water street is believed to
have caught either from defective flue or
in n box Of rubbish bennd the stove A fire
was built in the stove by the proprietor
about two hours before the fire was-,iscov-
cred.
The Warren Artillery Company held well
attended drill meeting Monday evening un-
der the direction OF Lieutenant Charles Alb
bott and Captain Coyle.
Delta Circle, c. L. :. c., held it's regular
fortnightly meeting Monday evening in its
room on South Water street
Miss Alice Cady, who has been i'll Mt her
home on Liberty street. is improving.