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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

MENoMINEE, MICH.-The winter saving sea
son on the Menominee zee river will commence next
pany's mill will start up at that time The
others will. probably walt until the first of the
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

IOWA FALLS, 1OWA-Much interest is taken
In the announeement of b. s. Ellsworth of this
city and o. NJ Gillette of Independence as suit
able delegates to the national republican con.
venton from the third district
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

HANCOCK, MICH.-It is again lawful to do
commercial fishing in Michigan waters, the state
law providing a closed season between Oct. 80
and Dec. 15, between which dates the fish are
supposed to be spawning, but it is unlikely that
on La ke Superior at least many nets will go down
Until the ice goes out in the snring. ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18
MICHIGAN

CALUMET. MICH "A new lighthouse either
will be built at Sand Hills a few miles from
Eagle river, about where the steamer Hutchinson
went on the rocks a few weeks ago. or the Eagle
river light will be moved to better location.
Portage lake upper canal will be moved to the
end Of the breakwater. the light in its present
location being misleading. The cost Is estimat-
necessary
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

DEBORAH, 10WA-The Luther College Mu-
steal union gave its first concert of this school
year III the auditorium Wednesday evening The
program consisted of ten numbers, Of which the
band played six. The band has now sixty instrr-
ments. The choir sang two songs and one en-
core, the Glee club two songs and two encores
r. A. Honf played a tuba solo, P. Kulaas barry
tone solo end g. A. Hanson sang as solo "Saet-
erjentens Sonday.'' There was a fair-sized audi
ence and well merited applause.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

ONTONAGON, MICH ASSERTING that the neg
lgence of the company was responsible for the
death Of their husbands, Mrs. Willard Britten
and Mrs. Herman Hesse have brought suit for
total damages Of $45, 900 In the Houghton county
circuit court against the Adventure Consolidated
Copper Mining company.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18
LOST HIS .WIFE'S MONEY
Druggist Cox of Des Moines Squan-
ders SIS 900 at Poker

DES MONIES. IOWA-George Cox druggist,
lost $4,000 in three gambling houses here. His
wife gave him the money, which she had re-
ceiyed from an estate, to purchase stock for n
new store. Cox drifted into q gambling house
and doubled his money on roulette. He began
playing late Saturday afternoon and continued
at sitting until sunrise Sunday morning
Overjoyed at his winnings, Cox spent Sunday
in drunken spree and l. Sunday night sat in a
up by the police he penniless.
The humane society forced three local gam.
blers to return to Mrs. Cox 5000. Justice Dun
can. who sentenced Cox to Jail for drunkenness,
has issued a signed appeal to good citizens to as.
sist him in stamping out gambling houses and
vice in general.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

MILLER, s. D-The city council has awarded
to Stephen Pauly a twenty-year franchise for an
electric light plant.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

MooRHEAD, MINN.-lThe New England So
ciety Of Fargo and Moorhead has elected ex-
Mayor Iillotson of this city president; = George
II. Phelps secretary; Mrs, w cJ. Clapp, ,histo-
rian, and W.. A Scott, biographer. :: Vice: presi-
New England states are represented. A big
banquet will be held early next year.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

sHARPsBURG, IowA-One hundred thousand
bushels of corn have been purchased for use In
the hail-stricken district.-The Presbyterians at
Yorktown have dedicated $4,000 church.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

ELDORA, IOWA.-Excitement caused by the
removal of his household goods to this CITY
caused the death by heart failure of Phiander
GriGgs,- aged 81. ="
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

WINNEBAGo CITY, MINN,-A message was
received of the death of DR.. Burkholder, for
but more recently a missionary in lndia.-The
market days established by the Business Mems
association are grand success the recent one
being held on the 10th. The town was full of
people and merchants report a large trade.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

-ANeKA, MINN.-The new gas plant is in
operaton.-The Royal Arcanum elected the fol
lowing officers: Past regent, John G. Cole
man; regent. Il. G. J. Pease; vice regent, James
Tierney; orator, O. F. Warnes; collector, IL. ID.
Bradeen: secretary, Louis White; chaplain; Hen
S., II. S. Stewart; trustees S. McGatfey and A.
A. Hilton.-The Baptists realized sl25 from their
annual fair. = =. '. - .
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

=. BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIS.-Robert P
Lake, aged 40, junior member of the firm of Lake
Sons, nurserynen, died yesterday-John Living
StOn is dead from the effect of paralytic stroke
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18

HUDSON, WIS.-Mrs. J. H. Harrington, aged
1s, one OF the pioneers, died yesterday Of heart
disease. -.. -r...
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-18
BURNED BY. GAsOLENE
Mrs. Jasperson of Hutchinson Used 1t
. to PROMPT the Kitchen Fire.

HUTCHINSON MINN.-Mrs. !. Jasperson, re-
siding in College addition, used gasolene to start
the kitchen fire and tho badly burned, Will
live. - -
college, has teen elected dean Of the Oriental
Mission seminary at Boston. new institution
connected with Harvard university.
Local dramatic talent will essay MY. Friend
from India for the benefit Of the Christian
Endeavor society. -
Four head of cattle on the farm of Gust
Hanke Of Collins township were seized with
rabies and have been killed. strange dog
showing symptoms of the disease appeared on
the place some time ago and disappeared before
1t could be shot. It is feared other animals
in the neighborhood were bitten.
Hutchinson elevators have been paying a cent
above market and a large amount of wheat Is
coming in. The larger share of it grades No. z
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
Yerger Notes.

Sept. %, 1903.
Editor st. Tammany FARMER:
The fine dry weather is so favor
able for the farmers to harvest
their crops, cotton will all soon be
harvested and sold in these paats.
Some are gath ering their golden
grain.
Mr.. Lindsay McDougall was
here on the Blackwell farm with
his mower, and the hay has been
placed away for winter.
We saw oar good friend Mr.. K.
H. Spring last Sunday, on bis way
home from Mr.. Enoch Talley's,
where he had been on bushes, and
when he arrived there went on
fishing expedition for couple Of
days.
Mr.. Milton Corkern came over
to see his friends last Saturday and
reports politics red hot in his par
lsh.
Mesers McCauley and Ed. Black
we'll paid q pleasant visit to their
friend, DR.. g. A. Goss, recently,
and they were much pleased with
their trip.
Mr.. Jno. Stafford, who has been
sick some time is up and able TO
look after his farm again.
Mr.. Marley Pittman and Miss
Mary Mapes were married here on
Sunday, Sept. 81. May good for
tune be with them forever,
Best wishes to all. ]. E. B.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03

The public school opened last
Monday. with an attendance Of 200,
which will be increased to 800 in =
short time. Miss Salome Seller is
principal. assisted by Mrs. E. Sau-
ter, and Misses Bertha S. Doerr,
Eliza Stockton and Alice Haw-
thorne, and another teacher will be
added in the near future. A num-
Der Of improvements are being
made, and new desks, blackboards,
etc. being added.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
:, S. Land Office, New Orleans. La,
Sent. q. 1909.

Notice is hereby given that tho folio s.
ing named settler has fled notice OF his
intention to make final proof in emp.
port OF his claim. and that said proof
will be n.ade before the clerk OF the
district court, at Covington, La, on
Monday. Oct ~. 1908, viz:.
DANIEL p. CARPENTER.
Who made homestead entry No. Is. 229
for the northwest quarter of the north.
east quarter, the north half Of tie
northwest quarter and the southwest
quarter of the northwest quarter, section
81 township 5. south range Is east, st.
Helena Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said laid. viz:
J. D. Thomas, N. w. Watts, Steve
Richardson and j. D. Carpenter all of
Townsville, T. o., La.
sel2-5t WALTER L. COHEN, register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
WHAT IS LIFE?

In the last analysts nobody knows,
hut we do know that 1t Is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly, pain
results. Irregular living means deraDge.
ment OF the organs, resulting In Consti-
patton, Headache or liver trouble. Dr..
kings New Life Pills quickly re-adjusts
this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only
25c at the City Drug Store, j. L. Wat
kins proprietor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03

HEADQUARTERS, COvINGTON, LA
Offers . safe, quick and conveni-
ent service to the travelling public.
Schedule.
Effective August 2, 1908.
Daily Limited
No. 3, Leave New Orleans 1880 p. ~.
Arrive In Covington 6:15P. Il.
No. will leave Covington 7:OOA. n.
Arrive In New Orleans 8:45A. 81
EXCURSION TRAINS
EVERY SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Leave New Orleans 7:4sA u
Arrive in Covington 10000 4. NJ.
Leave Covington 4:5sp. ~
Arrive In New Orleans 1908 ?, n.
Mixed Train.
No. s. leave Pearl River 7:60 =. =
Arrive In Covington $50 4. u
Connects with No. s, leav.
i9g New Orleans Ut $3.50 a. M.
No. 81 leave Covington l:25p. H.
Aarive in Pearl River sos ?. =.
Connects with No, s due
In Few Orleans at l.ao !,
SATURDAYS, until further notiea
No. 2s!leaving New Orleans at !. no , IL
connecting at Pearl River at 8.33 A..
nves IN Covington at 9:38 P. m. aid
train No. !, leaves Covington at I ".
for Nav Orleans. -
NoTlcE.-The attention q The
public is hereby called tn tne
conditions under which the new form
o. thirty and ten trip tickets are sofd.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
HARTER
Peace and Goodwill Benevolent
Association.
United States of America, State. OF
Louisiana, Parish OF st. Tammany.

BE IT KNOWN, That on this twenty.
ninth day Of the month OF July, in the
year Of our Lord one Thousand nine
hundred and three. and Of the Inde-
pendence OF United States Of America
the one hundred and twenty-seventh,
before me, Joseph s. Lancaster, No
tary Public, duly commissioned and
qualified in and fol the Parish Of st.
Tammany, State of Louisiana, and in
the presence of the witnesses herein.
after named and undersigned, person.
ally came and appeared the several per-
sons whose names are hereuntO SUBJ
scribed, who respectively declared, That
availing themselves of the provisions Of
the law Of this State, relating to the
formation Of Corporations for religious,
scientific, literary or charitable pur-
poses, and to acquire, and enjoy the
rights, privileges and powers OF a body
corporate and polite in law, they do
hereby form themselves into such a
corporation and body polite un-
der the name and style and for the pur
poses hereinafter specially set forth,
ARTICLE l.
The name and title OF this Corpora
ton shall be the PEACE AND GOOD
WILL BENEVOLE ASSOCIATION,
and by that name said Corporation shall
have power and authority to sue and
be sued, to contract. to. hold, receive,
lease, purchase, ALLEVIATE and carry as
well rs to mortgage aud hypothacate
property, real, personal and mixed. to
make and use a corporate seal, and the
same to break. alter, or change at
pleasure, to name and appoint su Ii
officers, managers, directors, clerks or
agents, as the interest Of said corpora
ton may require. and also to make and
establish euck bylaws, rules, reguIa-
tions for the government Of the affairs
OF said corporation as may be deemed
necessary and proper and the same to
amend, alter or change at pleasure.
ARTICLE II.
The domicile Of this corporation shall
be and is hereby fixed at CovinRton. In
the Parish of st. Tammany, State of
Louisiana. All citations and other legal
processes shall be served on the Presi-
dent, OF in the event. of his absence or
inability to act, on the Vice President.
and In the event Of the absence or In
ability to act OF the President or Vice
President, then services shall be upon
the Recording Secretary.
ARTICLE III.
The objects and purposes for which
this Corporation and Association is es-
tablished are hereby declared to be for
the giving OF mutual aid and assistance
to all the members of this Association,
aud for all benevolent and Charitable
purposes.
ARTICLE w.
All the corporate powers OF this Cor
poration shall be and are hereby In. est
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
GAINED FORTY POUNDS m THIRTY DAYS

For several months on. younger
brother had been troubled with ildiges-
ton. He tried several remedies but got
no benefit from them. We purchased
sonie or Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets and he commenced taking
Them. Inside Of thirty days he Ind
gained forty poun.as il flesh. He Is now
fully recovered. We have good trade
Of, The Tablets. Holley Bros, Merchants.
Long Branch. No. For sale by v. IL.
Frederick. Druggist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03

FINE RICE-Mr. Archie Stanga,
of the First Ward. presented US with
some sheaves of fine Honduras and
Japan rice last Thursday, that are
equal to any We have seen. He has
irrigated his rice field for the past
two years. The japan rice yields
more to the acre, and he is of the
opinion that it is the best for this
parish. -~s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
Clerk, and Elk. Oflcio Record,
State OF Louisiana. Parish of St. Tam.

Slate Of Louisiana. Parish of st. Tam
many-Town of lovingtoa
/, the undersigned Clerk of Cour, and
Ex-Omcio Notary Puplic, do hereby
certify that the above and foregoing is
a true and correct copy Of the original
act OF amendment OF the Charter Of the
Bank Of Covington, on file and on
record in my ONCE. together with the
certificate Of the Deputy Recorder Of
Mortgages thereto attached.
Witness my hand and seal this 30th
day OF September. 1908.
H. r. WARREN,
Clerk, and Ex- Officio Notary Public.
Oc3-5t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
CONFESSIONS Of 4 PRIEST.

Rev Jno. $. Cox, Of Wake, ark, writes,
"For /. Years I suffered from Yellow
Jaundicc. | consulted . number Of ply
but got no relief. Then began the use
of Electric Bittors AMI feel that am.
now erred ola disease that had u, in its
grasp;for Twelve years." II you want
reliable med.cine for Liver and Kidney
trouble, stomach disorder or generel de-
bility, get Electric Bitters. It's guaran-
teed By ]. L Watkins, OF the City Drug
Store. Only 69c.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
Tax Collectors Notice.
TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE, ]
Parish OF st. Tammany,

Covington, La, August %, 1913.
The taxes assessed for the year 1903
are set forth in the tex roll now on file
in nv office, and in the mortgage Office
Of this parish. They are now due, and
il not paid will become delinquent on
the 3lst Of December, 1908. and will
draw per cent per month interest from
that date until sold, in accordance with
Article 80 Of the Constitution. The
taxes on all movable property must be
paid Immediately.
T. 4. BREWSTER, Taxi Collector.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
STRAYED AWAY.

A flea bitten gray mare about nine
years old. Has blush name Is short
coupled. heavy built. No marks or
brands. Has been gone since Aug. 81.
Reward of five dollars will be paid for
her return to Andre Rodriguez, in Gov
ington. se26 st. :.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
List Of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at Gov
iDgton, La. Sept. %, 1908:
Chappis Archie Newman Bulah
Dickie Carrie Mrs Mes T Rev
Geissert ] B Nunez N H Mrs
Knox Thos Perkins B
Labaum A
Post Office opens At A M. and
closes at 7:l5 p. NJ. sharp.
LOUISE ALVAREZ. P. M.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

PARISH OF ST. TAMMANY. !
l hereby certify the above and fore
going charter to be truly recorded in
Mortgage book 81" pages -. l3, IA
and Is. Given under my hand and seal
OF Office this 31st day of August, 1908.
w. e. BLOSSMAN.
D'y Clerk and Ex-Officio Notary Public.
sel2-5t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
FOX SALE.

One undivided half interest in 1865
acres ofland on Bogue Chitto aud West
Pearl River, formerly belonging to
Irbin Cooper. STEPHEN MYER.
to dec Slidell, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
Announcements.

Our terms for announcements will be
as follows: For parish and diatrict off,
ces, $5 90. Ward offices. 90 so. We
shall require the cash In advance In all
cases and shall not deviate from this
rule.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
Amendment to Charter.
United States OF America, State OF
Louisiana, Parish of st. Tammany.

BE IT KNOWN, That on this Both
day of September, A. D., 1908, before
me, Harrison r. Warren, Clerk of Court
and Ex-O iicio Notary Public, in and
for the State and Parish aforesaid, and
in the pre- ence of the witne sses herein
after named and undersigned, person
ally came and appeared:
l. G. q. Williams. President, aud
II. Jos. Delery, Cashier
Of the Bank of Coyington, who declared
that general meeting of the Stock
holders of the Bank. of Covington, was
convened at its banking house, in the
town of Coyington, on September 16,
1908, after due notice of said meeting
had been given by publication in the
st. Tammany FARMER, a newspaper
published in the Parish of st. Tammanv,
fol- and during thirty days continuously
preceding said meeting; that due
written notice to each stakeholder OF
said corporation had also been sea-
sonabiy mailed to him Mt his postoffce;
that both of said notices, set out the
said purposes and objects, as well as
the time and place of said meeting;
that the same had been called to de-
termine whether or not the Charter of
said corporation should be changed,
altered or amended, added to or en-
larged, by changing the name of said
corporation from the Bank of Coving-
ton, to the Covington Bank and Trust
Company. and to increase the capital
stock thereof to one hundred thousand
dollars, (810U, 1000, and also to enable
said corportfOn to avail itself of the
benefits and advantages of Act No. IS,
Of the General Assembly of the State
Louisiana, of the year 1909, by accept
ing the provisions of said Act and
amending the charter ct said corpora
ton accordingly.
That on the above said date the meet
ing convened, and there was present or
represented, more than two-thirds of
the capital stock Of said corporation,
and by vote of more than two-thirds
of the capital stock, the charter of the
Bank of Covington was altered and
amended, so as to be made to read as
follows:
ARICLE 1.
The name of this corporation shall be |
COVINGTON BANK AND TRUST |
COMPANY, domiciled in the town of
Covington, st. Tammany Parish, Lou
isiana.
ARTICLE II.
rh;a .s.oc;.tiop .b.,, have .ra 49,
s..s az .he no,vor. nranted - I..,P; 1s
s 800 sn pe s.v;ngs asta denas;. ns
.. hs.ns sa ~ eo,s opvs.. ''uu
s Ae. NJ " 1se .nnrorod MI oe ~ To-. "
aet,t,ed ss~n ~ - as+ahlah 80 o.a .ooo,
s s.,s.a., - &C. $500" ~ a 10 ~ c. neIa.
Gnn;s;ana ), a. .manda5 and 20 o $4,000 "
-. na.;n',s snbsannant sta.n.ss enao.eu
St.ta ~ Innis;ana and nartic,,,s ~ IL s he
~. nrov;s;ons ~ ,ct NJ ,En - ~ ~
Az acta ns1sss annrored INV 70 " lee Que
At No OK If the Ac.s - 1900 .ooo'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
STRAYED.

Five head Of young cattle, branded
e. F. A reasonable reward will be
paid Tor their return to st. Joseph's
Monastery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
For State Senator.
We are authorized To announce
q & r. RARINGT0N

of st. Tammany Parish, as a candidate
for reelection as Senstor from the Nine
teenth Senatorial District Of Louisiana,
composed Of the parishes of st. Tam
many. Washington, Tangipahoa, st.
Helena and Livingston, subject TO the
Democratic Primary election, 60 held
November 81, 1903.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03

/ hereby certify that the above and
and foregoing is q true and correct copy
Of the original act Of Incorporation Of
the Peace and Goodwill Benevolent
Association. Given under my hand
and notarial seal, this Goth day of
August, 1908.
JOSEPH B. LANCASTER,
Notary Public.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
Notice to Hunters.

No hunters allowed on my premises
under penalty of the law.
oc3-5t ROBT. Il. VOSS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
We are authorized to announce
THOS. E. Bennett.

THOS, E. BENNETT.
Of Washington Parish, as candidate for
senator from the Nineteenth Senatorial
Dist:ict Of Louisiana, composed Of the
Parishes Of st. Tsmmany, Washington,
Tangipshoa. st. Helena and Livingston,
subject the Democratic Primary election
to be held Move mber ~, 1903.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03

~ We are authorized to announce
tho following candidates for Parish
officers, subject to the primary election,
Nov. Fl, 1908:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
Fifth Ward.
CRAWFORD WILLIAMS.
Seventh Ward
JOHN A. TODD.
Ninth Ward
W. E. CAUSE.
PARISH FAIR MEETING

All persons interested in the or.
ganization OF y Parish Fair AssOcia.
ton are requested to attend meet
ing at the Courthouse next Wednes-
day, Oct. Z, at Z 80 P. N.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03

The NEW ROYAL 6 Drawer, Autom attic
Lift, ii the goth century masterpiece OF
elegance and perfection In sewing ma,
chine construction. Positively the
handsGmest and most complete sewing
machine ever built. Golden Oak, piano
polish. new French leg stand. velvet
lined drawer for attachments, automatic
lift-head raising into place when the
machine is opened. Sold cheap for
cash, or liberal terms on the install.
ment plan, by BICKHAM. MAGEE & CO
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03
Police Jury.

The next regular meeting of the
Police Jury will be held ON
Monday, October IL,
for the transaction OF general bust
ness. A full attendance is requested.
GEO. KOEPP, JR., President
w. G. KENTZEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-03

The above and foregoing charter
having been submitted to me for exami-
nation and approval. and the same hav-
ing been examined, and none Of It's pros
visions being contrary to the Constitu-
ton and laws of the State of Louisiana,
the same is hereby approved.
GORDON w. GOODBYE,
District Attorney.
Twenty sixth District Of Louisiana.
Covington, La, August "a, 1903.