St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-20

mankind contented and happy. Ii
some OF the conspicuous and great
ones whose names are continually
being sounded would only d. as
much! some day maybe the Hall OF
Fame that we read about, will con.
tain two beautiful statues designed
10 typify two who have helped to
make the country grand-the village
editor and the village postmaster.
Bye baby bunting,
Baby's gone hunting
To find black BEARS skin
To wrap papa Teddy in.
"Why. little Black Bear. what's
de matter-you'se out of breff, an
clean run yerse'f down, whar's yer
been?'
Don't yer kno', nanny dear
how dat Bre'r RooseveIt's out yon-
der lookin' fer yer own sonny. an
he had ter come er runnin' ter save
his job"
"W'at jobs dat yer gwine ter
save?"
"De preparation OF mer new
book, mammy,-on de civil service
and PHILIPPINES question from de
Bears standpoint"
Mr.. John Downey and family re-
moved to the city recently. They
are missed by their neighbors ana
friends.
The Misses Lena and Olivia
Provost returned home Monday,
after a lengthy stay with friends, in
Westonia, Miss.
Farmers say the turnip crop is
good, sweet potato crop small.
Some sugar cane has been made
into syrup in thls vicinity.
A recent visit to our nearby town.
SDidell. disclosed the fact that the
burned portion Of the manufacture
ing plant belonging to the Salmen
Co. has been entirely renewed in
splendid shape and is in full opera
ton. In connection with their saw
mill and brick plant, this company
is now erecting huge iron tank
near the railroad for the storage Of
fuel oil, which they have introduced
into their operating system.
Mr.. John Porter has been too
busy boring and claiming logs in
Pearl River to show himsely much,
lately.
Mrs. Porter's kindness in bring
ing out the mail for neighbors when
returning from oidell, is much APP
preciated by them.
The north wind blew up in great
shape week before last. but beyond
tossing over a few unhappy pine
trees, did no harm.
Arthur Provost has been putting
in the time logteaming lately and
looks 10 be contented and happy.
Can't be certain though, looks are
sometimes deceiv:ng and Arthur
might be carrying broken heart
because his last girl went shy on
him. Who knows?
Mr. j. P. Cause. the Slidell news
agent is ready to dispesne the daily
city papers to all who apply Thanks
to him for kindly services rendered.
The north end of Sl'delI is splck
and span with the newly finished
works of the famous Slldell Brick
and Tile Co.. which seems to be
entering on another ers of prosperi-
ty after having been burned out.
Ground is also being broken on
Bayou Vincent, near the depot. for
another manufacturing concern
which will turn out telegraph pole
arms and insulater pins.
The first issue of the est. Tam
many Magazine" fluttered hther
lately looking as attractive as Il
handsome girl IN a tailor made suit.
The making up and illustrations ere
of the kind that reflect credit on the
editor and publisher, Mr.. Octave
Aubelt.
Sunday School kept in for
small number at Oak Grove for
few times, but has been interrupted
by the inclement weather.
The holidays promise soon to be
here and already some stir and hum
prevails in anticipation of the ad-
vent at Christmas.
Will the season be celebs ate will,
befi;tlng moderation or run to ex-
cess of feasting and frolic?
Your example counts. Plan your
Christmas, good cheer>friend, to be
tempered by sobriety ana prudence
18th desire to provide some
measure OF enjoyment for "a many
as are within reach of your influence.
Your own happiness, no matter
whether poor or rich, will be in
creased manifold by letting some
more needy one share your own
cheerful sunshine.
Christmas comes out once year,
but the pleasant memory may re-
main for months anG seasons after
il you try TO make the time from
The depth OF your heart, one Of
peace on earth. good will to men,"
The idea OF making Christmas q