St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-04-05
At Home And Abroad.

Editor St. Tammany Farmer:
Now as l have few moments to
spare, I'll proceed to scribble a
few items from around Verger and
elsewhere.
Farm work Is progressing nicely
around Verger. Farmers are sew
ing seeds in profusion now.
The first item of social interest
| have to note this week is the
marriage of Miss Venue Verger,
one of the most charming society
bellies of the Second Ward, to Mr..
Chester HARRISON, a dashlng
young gentleman from the old
North State. The wedding was a
very quiet affair, on account of the
recent sad death of Mr.. J. Milton
Core, a near relative of the bride.
After the wedding the happy
couple left for other parts. They
have the congratulations of all, es-
pecially the writer.
Mr.. Verger has more girls to
give away. Boys, spur up and be
faster than the writer when he was
a young man, and maybe, by the
help of God, you may get one.
The writer had the pleasure of
attending a concert at the German
High School, near Richardson,
Washington Parish. 1t was got
ten up for the benefit of the school,
and was a grand success. The ex-
ercises were splendid and ably car
ried out by the accomplished
young lady teacher, Miss Helen
Ethridge, and her assistant. Miss
Lille Richardson, who is also a
popular young teacher.
The audience are indebted to
Mr.. and Mrs. U. V. Brumfeld for
the use of their organ, whereby
the young teachers furnished such
soul-stirlrlng music.
just a few more words about
the school, which in the near fu-
ture bids fair to become one of the
most popular high schools in the
Florida Parishes. There are on the
roll this year 80 pupils, composed
principally of young ladies and
young men.
The parishes of St. Tammany,
Washington and Tangipahoa were
we'll represented at the concert.
Miss Nettie Stenvens and Miss
Maggie Brumtield, two charming
young ladies from Peace Grove.
were among those who came over
from Tangipahoa. They and the
writer had the pleasure OF spending
the night at the Kind and hosplta.
bic home of Mr.. Ur,ah V. Brum-
field. Bright and early Sunday
morning they all journeyed home
ward, accompanied by Mr.. Nc
Cauley Brumield. They all stop
ped at the Baptist Church, Santl-
ago DE Catcaw, and witnessed the
ordination of the Rev. Alexander
Peterson Passman, of McDougall.
The services were extremely beau
tiful to behold. The congrega-
ton was shortly dismissed, and
all went their way rejoicing.
Mr.. John Spring Yates, of Yer
ger, was among those who at
tended the ordination of Bro. Pass
man.
NJ. Willis Stevens, popular
young man of our community, who
tor some time has been in other
parts, is now with us again to
stay, we hope.
Mr.. John H. Simmons, our kind
friend, has been i'll for two or
three days, but he did not stop
work. We are glad to see him
we'll again.
The many friends Of Mr.. G.
Wilton Corkern will regret TO
learn OF his recent severe illness.
We hope to see you up again soon,
Wilton.
Mr.. ben. F. Moore, who has
been spending some time in Cow
lngton and Franklinton, has been,
for three or four days, visiting
many relatives and friends around
Verger. Ben. has been gone from
our midst SO long that when he
was passing along the road an old
owl said: 'Who, who are you?"
Ben. replied: 'sIts me-" The old
owl SAID 81 hardly knew you!'
Come more often Bonnie.
Planting on the Blackwell Plan
tation will soon be in full blast.