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St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
WARNINlNc NOTICE TO TIMBER IRtspASStRs

A reward of ONE HUNDRED Dol
lars will he paid for creditable evidence
leading to the conviction OF any per-
son or persons trespassing on nv lands
on HONEY ISLAND, WEST PEARL
RIVER, ABITA RIVER and BOGUE
CHITTO, commonly known as Herwig
lands, or cutting down, burning, de-
stroying, killing. deadening any of the
growing trees or timber thereon, or re-
moving, CARRYING, or floating away any
logs or trees, lying thereon or In the
waters thereof.
The above reward will also be paid
for creditable evidence leading to the
convection of any SAW MILL owners
or Company purchasing any timber un-
law iully removed from my said lands
or the waters thereof, In violation oi
Act. No. 1893, of the General Assembly
of Louisiana, for the year 1902, Sections
and 3.
MRS. ROSEMONDE E. KUNTZ.
To authorize my wife.
EMIE KUNTZ.
No. 826 St. Charles St., New Orleans.
Oct 81, IT.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

The cotton crop of this section
has practically all been glnned,
and the gins have closed down.
Frank McDougal, who last year
ginned lis bales of his own cotton,
has this year made and ginned
just fifty bales, and has shut down
his plant for the season. Jack Bell,
who girs for the public, and who
last year turned out over 400 bales,
has this year shut down, after hav'
ing handled only 100 bales. These
gins do aboat an average business
for this section, and their records
may be taken as criterloEs of the
crop in this parish.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
WOOD FOR SALE

Oak Wood. Light Wood, Fire
Chunks and Back Logs. Now il
the time to order Jour winter wood
aud have it all in your yard wl,er
YOU need it. Tie Enterprise Steam
Wood Yard is ready to supply your
wants ut very reasonable rates.
Stove wood at the regular price
81 90 and 1926 per load.
WM. BIERY, Mgr.
phore 22S
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
[Communicated.1

Editor ST. Tammany FARMER
Covington, La.
In your issue OF Dec. %, find
a notice of civil suit of one George
McNulty vs.. f. E. Mlnton. l beg
to say ! have had no transaction
whatsoever with the said George
McNulty. The transaction of this
suit was between l.. p, Merkel and
George McNulty.
E. E. M1NToN.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Bishop Sessums, of the diocese
of Louisiana, preached at Christ's
Church here last Sunday morning
TO large congregation on the
"Natlvity of Christ" beautifully
Gepicting the birth and early life
Of the Son of God. After the ad
m,nistration of the holy communion
he held meeting of the leaders Of
the church in regard to supplying
the church with a minister. The
rectory, which has been IN course
o. construction for several weeks,
is about completed, aud is one Of
J tie most comfortable in the diocese.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Among the students who re-
turned for the holidays were: Miss
Otera Russell, from .Whltworth
College, Miss Angie Addison, from
Miss Sophie Wright's School, IN
New Orleans, Miss Helen Addison.
from Donaldsonville High School,
Mr.. Barclay Smith, from the
Southwestern Industrial Institute,
at Lafayette, aud Mr.. Willie Smith,
Cadet, from the State University
at Baton Rouge.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
All good guaranteed as repre-
seuted or money refunded, by J..
E. Doty, Covington, La.

Covington Lodge No. lss, + and
a. NJ. met last Wednesday night
and elected and installed officers
for the ensuing year, Fast Master
Milton Burns performing the cere.
mony. after which the members
enjoyed a banquet at the CONNER
clal Hotel.
The following officers were elect
ed and installed;
a. Rockenschuh, ". NJ; w.
P. Fussell, S. W.; DR.. b. b. War
ren, J. W.; J f. Nilsson, Treas.
Cbas. Heintz, Sec'y; Hy. Rocken.
schnb, s. D.; John Coltora, J. b.
W. Dupriest, Tyler.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
why not deposit your dough
10 the Bank where the people all go!
Its safe and its sound
The living year round
The St Tammany Banking TO,

LOST. On Tuesday even
ing, on Columbia street, lady's
gold watch, with black fob and
gold buckle. The finder will please
return the came to the FARMER Of
.fice and receive reward.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Louis T.. Graham, the veteran
New Orleans printer, soldier, and
prominent Odd Fellow, we'll known
throughout the State, died last
Sunday, after a few days illness,
aged "a years.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

f'he members of the Baptist
Church gave an enjoyable Christ
mas tree celebration to the children
on Christmas night. Rev. }. E.
Brakefield presided, and Mr.. E.
L. Perreand impersona,ed Santa
Claus.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Center Lodge No. 244, A. F. and
A.. NJ, of Lees Creek, met IL regu
lar session on Dec. %, aud, after
the routine business, elected and
installed the following officers: NJ.
B. Richardson, Worshipful Mas.
ter; L. A. Pierce, Senior Warden
L. G.. D. Richardson, Junior War
den; D. w. Richardson, Treas
urer; W. I. McElroy, Secretary;
r. + Keaton, Senior Deacon; b.
Keaton, Junior Deacon; W. +.
Stewart, Tyler; ". F. McGehee,
Chaplain.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
clFARfD FOR ACTION

When the body Is cleared for action,
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills. you can
tell it by the bloom OF health on the
cheeks; the brightness of the eyes; the
firinness of the flesh and muscles; the
buoyancy of the mind. Try them. At
J. L. Watkins, City Drug Store, and Jos.
S. Claverie's Drug Store. 25 cents.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

DIED. = In New Orleans, on Fri.
day morning, December 20, 1905,
Carolina Alexander, wife Of Henry
3 ch, and daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Alexander, aged 80
years, 8 montbs.
The funeral will take place from
the Alexander House. Saturday
morning, At 10 o'clock.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

It is estimated that there were in
excess OF 1000 weddings in Texas
on Christmas Day, based upon re-
ports Of the lumber Of licenses
issued in the various counties.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Dr.. Hardie Smith, Of Cotton
Valley, spent the Christmas holi
days ln Cov,ngtol, at the home Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hardle
Ii. Smith.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
New Years Resolutions.

Resolved that that that is IS tina,
that Is not is not
Resolved, That that tLa, l ough,
to do l ought to do, and Do IT NOW.
Resolved, That l OUGHT to pro
tee: my family, ard my interest
generally, by taking out insurance
on my life and property.
Resolved, That the General In.
surance and Real Estate and Rental
Agency of John B. Kent & Co. If
the hustler of the hustlers and the
leader of the leaders, and that l
will place my insurance and list
my property tor sale or rent With
them.
Resolved, That I'LL DO IT NOW.
Sincerely. PA. .
An offer
To the first five people who bring
the first of the above resolutions to
our Office. correctly punctuated,
and who, at the same time, place
insurance or list property for rent
with US, we will give prize of
one dollar.
JOHN B. KENT & co.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Rev. William Schnhle, of the
Methodist Church, filed the pulpit
ot the Presbyterian Church, last
Sunday, preaching to large con-
rreration on the birth Of Christ.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Mrs. August Koenig has issued
invitations to the marriage Of her
granddaughter, Emel,e Koen,g
Grant, and Mr.. Walter Frederick
Jabncke, at Trinity Church, on
Tuesday, January 2, at 7 o'clock.
A reception will follow the cere.
mony at the home of the BRIDES
grandmother, 1l09 St, Charles
Avenue.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

We knowledge the receipt OF
q liberal share Of brides cake, with
the compliments Of MIR. and Mrs
John Benlin, Of New Orleans, and
extend our best wishes for a happy
and prosperous future.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
j. F. Doty has a nice line of La.
dies and Gents watches.

FOR RENr.-A nice new cot
tage, seven rooms and pantry,
stable and good shade. Opposite
Mr.. <. Norman's residence, on
4th Ave.
Furnished house, six rooms.
four bedrooms, dining room,
kitchen and hall. Good water,
shade and fruit trees. Flower
garden. Stable. Apply to
MRS. FUXA.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Mrs. i. J. Word, postmaster at
Ablta Springs, and her little daugh-
ter, Beulah, spent Christmas Day
at the home Of her parents, IN Gov
lngton, Mr.. and Mrs. ". g. Kent
eel.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
Four per cent paid on time de.
posits in Savings Department.
st. Tammany Banking Company
and Savings Bank.

Last Saturday night there was
a charming Christmas tree celebra-
tion by the Lutheran congregation,
at Conrad's Hall, Ablta Springs.
An interesting address was dellv-
cred by the pastor. Rev. A. Kaub,
and Mr.. E. Norm lmpersonated
Santa Claus, and distributed pres
ents to the children.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

The members of the Omega Eu.
.chre Club will meet at the resi-.
dcnce Of Mr.. e. F Hardie, on
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1905.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

We wish our readers, one and
all, Happy and Prosperous New
Year.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
AUCTION SALE.

The contents OF the Bar Room
of the late Charles g. Kleeman
will be sold at public auction on
Saturday, Jan. 80, 1905, terms Of
sale-Cash.
I. E. BREWs FER,
Auctioneer.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Mr.. John Ragan. of Columbia.
Miss, IL spending the holiday S
with his grandparents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Robt. Badon.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Mr.. Philip Beaudean. who has
been quite Ill in New Orleans for
several mouths, has returned 10
Abita Springs, looking fine.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

A Beautiful line Of Burnt Wood
Novelties and other pretty things
suitable tor presents will be found
at Porter's and 10 cent Store.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

We had q week of fine weather,
up 10 Thursday, when rain came
and spoiled II.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Miss Ethel Suter, one OF the
Faculty Of Dixon Academy, lett
last Friday to spend the Christmas
holidays Ut her. home in Pensacola.
Fla.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

FOR SALE CHEAP-l Smith
Premier I. w. No. 2, IN splendid
condition. Apply to J. e. Nllson's
Insurance Agency, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

The public schools of S.. Tam.
many Parish will reopen next Tues
day, Ianuasy 2, after six days va
cation. There are now in operation
in the parish twenty-nlne white
schools out of thirty eight. employ
Ing fifty two teachers, ard nine
negro schools out of fourteen, EN-.
ploying ten teachers, making a 10.
tai OF sixty-two teachers.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

The fine doll, dressed as a bride,
will be given TO the holder Of the
lucky ticke: next Wednesday, Jan.
5, at Mrs. G. G. Forsy,h's store.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Christmas celebrations were ap
proprlately observed in the Catho
lie churches throughout the Parish.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
December 80, 1906.
u. A. o. D

Roeue Falaya Grove. No. 81
Meets on the first and third Saturdays
In the month, at 1880 r. NJ, IN the
Masonic building. Covington, La.
Dr.. B. B. WARREN. Noble Arch.
r, B. HEMPEL Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

NJ. A ]. SingIetary. of Ham
mond, spent the holidays with rela-
tiyes in Covlngton, and may locate
here permanently.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Four per cent. paid on time de
posits in Savings Department.
st. Tammany Banking Company
and Savings Bank.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

There will be services in the
Protestant Church, in Vaudeville,
by Rev. J. NJ. Williams, on Sun
day, Dec. 81, 1905, at the usual
hours. The public are cordially
invited to attend.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

The following announcement APP
peared III the. Atlanta Journal of
Dec. II: Mrs. Frances Smith
Wh,teslde announces the engage
ment of her daughter, Margaret
Burton, to Mr. Harvey Eugene
Ellls, of Cov'ngton, La, the we'd
ding to take place at her home on
West Peach,ree Street. on the even
ing of Thursday, February /.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Mr.. Claude Champagne, Of the
New OeleaDs College Of Pharmacy,
spent The holidays at his home III
Covington.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

The days are getting longer.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

After Christmas comes head
aches and bill collectors.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
New Years Day.

Or Feast of the Circumcision ot
Our Lord, Is day of Obligation
HOLY mas III st. Peters Church,
Covlngton; at s and 10 A. N.
ln Abita Springs and Ma llson
vile at 8 A. NJ.
Tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 81,
in Covington at and 10 A, NJ.
In Ahlta Springs 8 A. NJ, and in
Madisouv:lle at 10 A. NJ.
Governor Blanchard made two
homes happy this Christmas by
presenting pardons to Alfred Lu
per and Cauley McLain, two
young men of Washington Parish,
who were sent TO the penitentiary
for one year each on the charge of
shooting with the intent to kill.
They entered the penltenliary
April 5, and up to the time Of their
pardon had severed eight out OF the
twelve months of their sentences.
They both had good records as
prisoners. McClain IS 2l wears
of age and Luper SO.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

February 27 will be Mardi Gras.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

FOR SALE CHEAP.-A Pleyel
piano, iii good condition. Apply at
this office.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

A fine daughter arrived st the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs Philip Beau
dean last Tuesday. Dec. 26.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Four per cent. paid on time de
posits In Savings Department.
St. Tammany Banking Company
and Savings Bank.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
FOR SALE.-Lots / and 2.

square l03, in Helena, near Abi,a
Springs. Price $50 90 each. APP
ply at this Office.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
No Trespassing.

All persons are hereby forbidden to
hnnt. trap, or otherwise treespass on
the lands of the undersigned under
penalty of the law.
HOWARD A. PIERCE.
JOHH d. COUSIN.
TAYLOR COUSIN.
JNO. A. TODD. JR.
U. 5. Land Ocicc, New UrIeans. ia.
Nov. 20, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ino-named settler has ile !, notice Of his
intention to make final commutatl0n
Lroof in support Of his claim, and that
said ploof will be made before the
Register and Receiver IL New orleans.
l.a., Of THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 1906, viz:
HARRY MONTGOMERY.
Who made homestead entry No. 26, 1856
for the southwest quarter OF section
2, township 6, south range II east, st.
Helena LIeridian.
He names the following witnesses to
proye his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land VIZ:
), e. Cooper, T G.. Adams, }. Nd.
Cooper and r. Wilde, all of C0vingt0n,
La.
no25-ot WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
United States Land Office.
New Orleans La, Nov. 70, 1906 J
Notice is hereby givon that the follow.
,pp.named settler has filed notice OF las
intention to make anal proof, 10
support of his claim, and that said
n 4. r. Al - = Oafv vTy$f
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
New Orleans papers sl.oo per

month. LIONEL CHAMPAGNE,
News Agent.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Lace Pins, Rugs, Sleeve But.
tons; Scarf Pms, etc., at j. +.
Doty's, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

The Covington Bank q Trus,
Co. wish to call the attention of
the public that on and after Jan
lst, 1906, 1t will allow 4 per cent.
per annnm interest on all money
in its Savings Department. We
do not wish to put the public un.
der the false impression that our
depositors are insured against loss.
There Is no Bank in existence where
depositors are insured ayaint loss.
but we do claim TO be the stronges,
Bank IN the Florida Parishes.
Capital and surplus one hundred
and twenty thousand dollars. AS.
sets over four hundred thousand
dollars. Start the new yearr'gbt by
opening an account with US, where
your money will be absolutely
safe.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

The Mis,letoe Club, which is
composed of some of the leading
young business men of Coving,on,
made their annual round on Christ
mas Day, IN eight scatter,
and made the air resound with the r
.rumpets. they paid many VISITS
to friends, and extended and re-
ceived congratulations and best
wishes for the coming year. We
acknowledge the pleasure OF visit
from the club, who spent. short
time in converse, music, etc. The
members of the club are as follows:
Numa, Clay, Louis and Raoul He
bert, Robert Aubert, John Haller,
Edmund Stern, Louis Claverie,
Archie Smith and Henry Weaver.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30


John G.. Mccall and J. H. Wells,
of Laurel. Miss, and James Bester,
residence unkno En, were suffocated
by gas IN the Broderick's Hotel, in
New Orleans. last Saturday night.
1t ls supposed they blew out the
gas or turned it off and on again.
We acknowledge the receipt, Ias'
Monday, of bottle of fine Arling
ton Club Rye, with the compliments
OF MIR. l.. Roublon. Also bottle
Of Sultana Pure Rye, with best
wishes of MIR b. Labat We return
many thanks for your kind remem-
brance, which is duly appreciated
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
PRONUNCIATION of Election

Phone 225.
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30

Editor ST. Tammany FARMER
St. Tammany farmer., 1905-12-30
It. Tan,n'auy 5ar1uer

~. S*'s'assssssy G"s.'""
December 80. 1905.
u. A. O. D
Rogue Falaya Grave. No. 2l
Meets on the first and third Saturdays
In the month, at 7:30 r. NJ, IN the
Masonic building. Covington, La.
DR.. B. B. WARREN, Noble Arch.
r, B. HEMPEL Secretary.
The days are getting longer.
February 81 will be Mardi Gras.
After Christmas comes head
aches and bill collectors.
We wish our readers, one and
all, a Happy and Prosperous New
Year.
We had week of fine weather,
up 10 Thursday, when rain came
and spoiled II.
-O-
A fine daughter arrived st the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs Philip Beau
dean last Tuesday. Dec. 26.
Christmas celebrations were ap
proprlately observed in the Catho-
lie churches throughout the Parish.
Mr.. John Ragan. Of Columbia.
Miss, IL spending the holidays
with his grandparents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Robt. Badon.
Mr.. Philip Beaudean. who has
been quite Ill in New Orleans for
several months, has returned 10
Abita Springs, looking fine.
Four per cent. paid on time de-
posils in Savings Department.
st. Ta.nmany Banking Company
and Savings Bank.
Mr.. Claude Champagne, Of the
New Oeleans College Of Pharmacy,
spent The holidays at his home III
Covington.
NJ. A ]. SingIetary. of Ham
mond, spent the holidays with rela-
tiyes in Covlngton, and may locate
here permanently.
The fine doll, dressed as bride,
will be gwen TO the holder Of the
lucky ticke: next Wednesday, Jan.
8, at Mrs. G. G. Forsyth's store.
FOR SALE CHEAP Smith
Premier I. w. No. 2, IN splendid
condition. Apply to J. r. Nllson's
Insurance Agency, Covington, La.
The members of the Omega Eu-
chre Club will meet at the resi-
dcnce Of Mr.. g. F Hardie, on
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1905.
DR.. Hardie Smith, Of Cotton
Valley, spent the Christmas holi
days IN Covlngton, at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hardle
II. Smith.
81 Miss Ethel Suter, one OF the
Faculty Of Dixon Academy, lett
last Friday to spend the Christmas
holidays Ut her. home in Pensacola.
Fla.
Rev. William Schnhle, of the
Methodist Church, filed the pulpit
ot the Presbyterian Church, last
Sunday, preaching to q large con-
gregation on the birth of Christ.
rhe members of the Baptist
Church gave an enjoyable Christ
mas tree celebration to the children
on Christmas night. Rev. }. E.
Brakefeld presided, and Mr.. E.
L. Perreand impersonated Santa
Claus.
Mrs. i. J. Word, postmaster at
Ab,ta Springs, and her little daugh-
ter, Beulah, spent Christmas Day
at the home Of her parents, IN Gov
lngton, Mr.. and Mrs. ". g. Kent
eel.
90
The Cook County herald., 1905-11-18
Stated His Reason.

A we'll known actor tells the follow.
ing amusing yarn:
In his early, struggling days, before
he attained fame and fortune, he once
found himself in small country place
with a fifth-rate company. Wandering
idly round the morning after their ar
rival, he was passing a church en-
trance just as wedding was about to
be celebrated. To kill the time he
went in. The ground floor of the
church was pretty full, but low, dark
gallery near the roof was apparently
deserted.
The ceremony proceeded on the
even tenor of it's way until the minis
ter inquired if anyone present knew
any reason why the couple before him
should not be united together in the
holy bonds of matrimony.
There was silence for moment and
then a smtll, thin voice in the gallery
was heard to say, eyes, do"
All eyes were turned to the gallery,
where the figure of small, milk-and-
watery-looking individual was barely
discernib1e in the gloom.
estate your reason!" said the min.
lister, fixing the protester with steel.
ly eye.
A fit of uncomfortable mirth seized
all present when there came from the
gallery the diffident reply:
"Please, sir, II want the gal my
self"
The Cook County herald., 1905-11-18
RUSSIAN cRI o,lVtN LANDS.
Altal Estates Alone Three Times a.
Large as England and Wales. @

AItai Estates Alone Three Times a.
Large as England and Wales. /.
So much is being written of the In
ternal economy Of Russia lately that
the extent of crown lands has escaped
attention. says I. II. James, Cleveland.
'The czar's Altai estates alone cover
an area of over 10000 square miles,
being about three times the size Of
England and Wales. The Nertchisak
estates In Eastern Siberia are esti-
mated at about 76,600 square miles.
In the Altai estates are situated the
gold and silver mines of Barnaul, Pau
low, Sinijov and Laktjepp, the copper
foundry of Gavrilov, in the Salagirov
district. The receipts from these
enormous estates are not commensur-
ate with their size, but this is largely
owing to a deficit in working the
mines. The ore from the mines is
transported 800 or 400 miles to the
smelling works, which are built in
districts where wood abounds. Mil
waukee Free Press.
The Cook County herald., 1905-11-18
"GoLD GOLD"

"Good," He Says, "But Comfort Bet.
ter"
Food that fits is better than a gold
mine," says a grateful man.
"Refore l commenced to use Grape
Nuts food no man on earth ever had
q worse intiiction from catarrh of the
stomach than had for years.
II could eat nothing but the very
lightest food and even that gave me
great distress.
"I went through the catalogue OF
prepared foods but found them all
Except Grape-Nuts) more or less in
digestible. generating gas in the stom.
ach (Which in turn produced head.
ache and various other pains and
aches) and otherwise unavailable for
my use.
"Grape-Nuts food have found
easily digested and assimilated, and
it has renewed my health and vigor
and made me we'll man again. The
catarrh of the stomach has disap
peared entirely with all it's attendant
ills, thanks to Grape.Nuts. which now
is my almost sole food. I want NO
other" Name given by Postum Co..
Battle Creek, Mich. ,a. as S5Hss ~.$?5
Ten days trial tells the story. iii
There's . reason. .,'s att. 5.2 s.S;
The Cook County herald., 1905-11-18
The Farmer and the Fair.

The usual way with the great body
OF the American farmers of today
Is to say little, do little and hang
back when preparations are being
made for our autumn fairs, and then
when the fair day comes and the
jockeys and machine mer absorb
most of the space and the chief of
the attractions, these same farmers
are at the front looking glum, and
grumbling because the fairs Of the
fathers are played out and the horse
trots and trades people overshadow
the products of the farm. Farmers
need not growl in rueful regret about
this state of affairs when they can
so easily remedy it, and should go to
work at once to bring back some of
the best features Of the old-fashioned
country fairs. Only think what a
croWding and crowning success a fair
would be almost anywhere in these
western prairies, if only half of the
farmers and tithe OF the farmers
wives within radius of twenty miles.
instead Of going empty.handed to the
fair, would cooperate in exhibiting
specimens of the handiwork and prod
ucts of the home farm. No use, pro-
ther farmers, in playing the absurd
role OF growly critic about these
degenerate days of horse trot fairs:
the earth is still yielding it's fat and
fourfold increase, and the will to make
sfmon-pure farmers fair can very
soon find a way. It would not be
amiss for every grange to make this
topic of discussion at the next meet
ing and plan out practical ways and
means to restore the interest and use.
fulness of country fairs, as viewed
from the standpoint of the domestic
home circle and everyday farm life.-
Farmers Review.