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St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
BAYOU LaConbe Notes

Summer at the Bayou is a delightfully."-
easy going time of the year. The air
through the pines is fresh and SWEET,
and life slips by as with the Lotus
Eaters.
MIR. HackeDios and family. of New
Orleans, are at their Bayou home for
the summer.
There is a new gasoline boat on
Bayou La Combe. the .:Pansy," the
property of Messrs. Charles Faciene
and Aaron Todd. 1t is a smooth-run-
ming launch, equally well suited to
towing schooners and logs or making
pleasure trips to the Lake, Covington
or Vaudeville.
The Misses Rovira, of New Orleans,
have been the guests OF Miss Irene Da-
Wis for the past few days.
Last Sunday Messrs. Faciene and
Aaron Todd entertained large party
aboard the "Pansy." Those who had
the pleasure OF the trip to the Lake
were; Misses Eva and Pearl Todd, Al
ma and Gladys Rovira, Irene and Jua-
nita Davis, Mess,rs. Charles Faclene,
Aaron Todd, Joseph Todd. Ira Todd,
William Davis, John Smith, Of Coying-
ton, John DAVIS and Chester Todd.
The chaperones were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Todd, Jr.
After picnic dinner on the Lake
shore the party was entertained at sup
per by Mr.. and Mrs. John Todd. The
delightful day was ended by a starlight
ride home.
Mrs. John A. Todd, Sr., spent
Wednesday and Thursday If last week
in New Orleans, and Friday in Coving-
ton. 4. 4.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8. I878-NoTIcE FOR
PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
M. n~ta.peIa I1,tu - II

New orleans La.s July Iz- loS.I
Notice is hereby given that IN compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress Of
June 5, 1875 entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California Oregon:
Nevada, and Washingt Territory" as extended
to all the Pubic Land States by Act OF August 4,
1882, Waiter Parker, of Violin, Parish OF St;
Tammany, State of Louisiana, has this day MED
in this office his sworn statement NO sla ntb t6[
west quarter and northwest quarter Of south
east quarter and southeast quarter Of norsn m
west quarter of section No. H. IN Iownsi2 e, NO.
and viii offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes and to estabiisn
his claim to said land berore the Register ana
Receiver at New Otleans La. on Thursday, the
27th day of September. 1905.
He names as witnesses:
Henry Bercegeay. Pete Parker, Bennett Parker,
j. ]. Thomas, all Of Violin. La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requeated TO ME
their claims in this office on or before the 21th
day of September. 1906
iy 21-9t WALiEk L. IOHEN, keslste4'
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
United states Land Office.

New ur,eans. ia July 10, 1876 g
Notice is her eby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has fled notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port Of his claim, and that said proof
viii be made before the Register and
Receiver at New Orleans, La, on Tues
day. August %, 1906, viz:
w. L. THOMPSON.
Father and only heir of John o. Thomp-
son, deceased, st. Tamman7 Parish,
Louisiana,
Who made homestead e.try No. 90, TO
for the esst half Of southeast quarter,
northwest quarter of southeast quarter
and northeast quarter Of southwest
quarter section 30, township 5. south
range 10 east, st. Helena Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses TO
rroye his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land VIZ:
John Gottchalk Ca1ley Kuhn. Henry
Cooper. Mathis Bennett, I'll OF Alma,
La.
iy2s-5t WALTER s. CoHEx, Register
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
VAUDEVILLE COUNCIL
TOM COUNCIL,

Vaudeville, La, July "a, 1906.
Conncil met in special session this
day.
Pres t-Hon C. S. Galbraith,
Ma, or; Hons. A. C. Bosse, E. Dubourg,
Jos. M. Smith, Aldermen.
Absent-Hons. P. H. Hansbrough,
A. Borey.
Minutes of last meeting, July 2, 1906,
were read and adopted.
Motion by Mr.. Bosse, seconded by
Mr.. Dubourg, and adopted, to annui
contract with Mr.. Smith, street lamp
lighter.
Motion by MI. Smith, seconded by
Mr.. Dobourg, and adopted, TO contract
with Mr.. Ernest Loraenc to light street
lamps for one month, from July 26,
1906, for SIS 90.
On motion of Mr.. A. e. Bosse, sec
onded by Mr.. E. Dubourg, and carried ,
the Mayor was authorized to give pub
lie notice that an election would be
held on the 18th day Of August, 1906,
for the purpose of electing Mayor,
five l5) Aldermen and Town Marshal, ,
to serve for the ensuing two years.
On motion, duly seconded, George
Glockner, Jas. Davis, Jr., T. L. Smith,
were appointed as Commissioners, aud
Geo. F. Bierhurst as Clerk to preslue
at the town election.
On motion, being duly seconded and
carried, Council adjourned.
C. S. GALBRAITH,
Mayor.
wM PI1RNELL. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
FREDERICK A. BAUER,
of Violin, Louisiana.
IIMBERLAND ACT, JUNE 8, I878---NOTicE FOR
PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

New Orleans La, June s, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress of
June 3. 1878, entitled. AN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California Oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August
4, 1892, FRANK T. MORAN, of Violin. parish OF
St Tammany, State of Louisiana, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement No. 7S4
for the purchase of the northeast quarter OF the
southeast quarter of section No: p, In town
ship No. E, range No. 3 E., St. Helena Me
ridian, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tabIish his claim to said land before the Regis
ter and Receiver at New Orleans, la, on
WEDNESDAY, the 5th day of September. 1906,
He names as witnesses
Euger Moran, Tom Parker, v. N. Kennedy,
S. R. Wilson, all of Violin. La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 5th day OF
je l6-at WALTER. l. COHEN. Register.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
VIM. PURNELL, Secretary.
i MYSTERY SllvED

.How 10 keep off Periodic attacks Of
b1lliousness and labituaI constipation
was d N stery that Or. Kings New Life
pills solved for ne.' writes John n.
pleasant, Of Msgno in, Ind. The only
pills that are qua rante Ell te give pt rect
satisfaction to everybody, or money re-.
funded Only 25 cents at ]. {. Watkins
City Drng st5re ard JOS. y. Clarerie,
Druggist.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Tre New Orleans Liederkranz came
owe. last Sunday and spent the day the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Perfume, In
Claiborne, the train stopping there to
let them off. They were given fine
reception, lunch being served at IL A.
NJ. ;, and an elaborate dinner at P. M,
With vocal and instrumental music,
dancing, etc., all had a most ENJOYABLE
time, and left on the evening train,
highly delighted with their visit,
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
Receivers for New Boat.

The new gasoline passenger steamer
Pineland, which ia to operate between
West End and Coyington. was placed
in the hands of receiver last Satur
day on application OF the stockholders
in the company owning the boat. 1t is
stated that it is friendly suitand was
instituted to correct errors OF misman
agement that could not be reached in
any other way. The petition was filed
in the court at Covington. and Capt.
Z. F. Young and ex- Mayor E. J. Fred
erick were desigated as joint receivers.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
Changes i'm Excursion
Schedule.

Excursion train Of n. O. G.. n. r. Il.
to Coyington, Abita springs, st. Tam
many, Vaudeville and other points on
their line will leave Press street depot
at 7:2O A. M. instead uf TAO 4. N.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
BERTHA DOERR,
Sec'y and Treas.

We are not writing all the ln-
surance beng written in St. Tam.
many Parish, but our business for
June showed an increase of about
FIVE hundred per cent. over the
corresponding month of last year,
and July promises to do even bet
ter. JNo. B. KENT d Co.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
Another Bank at Frank
linton.

We have news from good reliable
sources that before long another bank
will be established here. The old bank
is doing big business, and another
will in no wise interfere with it. but
will, we think, do a good business. The
town and parish are growing so rapidly
that another bank here will not be out
OF place. Leader.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

The date Of the Democratic primary
a,ection in the Sixth Congressional DIS
trict of Louisiana was changed from
sentember IL to September s. Provis-
,on vas also made by the Democratic
Erecntiye Committee for the nomina-
t,on Of . member Of the State Board OF
Eoualizatl0n.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
The discovery Of gas near rAlexiusvilIe
resulted in the formation of another de-
velopment company.

Adjntant General Stafford issued the
findings of the Kemp Courtmartial last
Wednesday. Sergeant Kemp was found
guilty of striking his superior officer,
and was sentenced to forfeiture of pay
and allowances, and reduction to ranks
ard reprimand.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
Registration Notice.

covington, La, August l, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the Registration
Office viii be open to revise the registration,
to-wit:
Atcourthouse, Town Of covington, August !
Il. .August7.
First ward, Town of Madisonville, August 8.
Second Ward, FendIason's Store, August Q.
Fourth Ward. Vaudeville, at Ernest Prietto's
Store, August 10.
Fifth Ward, Alex. Bush's Store, August II.
Sixth Ward, Warren Thomas Sons Store,
August IS.
Seventh Ward, ]. ]. Cusach's Store, August Il.
fiyht;, ward, J.. J. WIllls's Store, August Is.
ninth ward Town of SiidelL Town Hall, Au-
gust IS.
From the 18th of August to the 5oth OF sep
tember, inclusive, at Courthouse.
Office win be open from 4. n. until r. n.
and from p. n. until 9 p n
hooks and blanks win be furnished all per-
aons Of foreign birth. Please bring your natu-
raIization papers with you.
$40 WARREN THOMAS,
assessor and Supervisor of Registration.
VI. {. BLosSMAN, Clerk. aug 4-s1
j. 5. Claverle will have ice cream
daily rainy days included.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
New Orleans Great
Northern Railroad.
...,..n..exergasr

--zszs.ks:sS5fssssss fssseife2:.selae1fll1kE
HEADQUARTERS, CovINGToy, La
Offers safe, quick and CONVENE
ant service to the travelling public
Schedule.
Effective November s, 1905.
Daily
No. 10, Leave New Orleans 4:3 p. M.
Arrive in Covington '6:20 !"
! No 8, Leave Covington $40 A. "
Arrive New Orleans $3.50 -
No. 6, Leave New ORLEANS $3.50 $ +
Arrive in Covington $3.50
Folsom $3.50 .s
No S. Leave !" 1881 P. NJ,
!. Covington 2:3l .
Arrive in New Orleans 1850 8
SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY EX-
CURSION.
No IL, Leave New Orleans, 1870 A. N
Arrive Covington $500 :.
No II, Leave Covington $500 P. N.
Arrive in New Orleans 1920 !"
NoTlcE.-The attention Of the
public is hereby called to the
copditions under which the new form
of thirty and ten trip tickets are sold.
These tickets will be honored for passage
only when in the hands Of the original
purchaser who signs the contract and
members Of his immediate family
whose names appear on the ticket. II
presented by amy other than those
whose names appear on the ticket, the
same will not be honored for passage
and full fare collected from holder. I'm
der no circumstances will the limit OF
ten-trip and thirty-trip be extended be-
yond the limit punched on these forms
of tickets.
NOTICE is hereby given to
the public that conductors w'iihefe-
after enforce the instruction to coll
lect train rate four cents per nile
of passengers boarding trains at
ticket stations without tickets.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
NOTICE..

Ali parties are hereby forbidden
under penalty Of the law. to cut wood,
deaden trees, or otherwise trespass on
my lands in this parish formerly the
ands of p. F. Herwig, and HrTwis 4
Bossier. MRS. r. E. KUNTZ.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Mr.. w. A. Dutsch completed the ar
tesian we'll at the new ice factory last
week. It Is the finest well In the perish.
It is $50 feet deep, 31a-inch pipe, aad
flows los gallons minute.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Commencing Wednesday, August y
,a0s. trains from New Orleans for New
orleans Great Northern Railroad, and
from New Orleans Great Northern
1.,,road to New Orleans, will discon-
time running via Pearl River, Louisl-
ana, and will be run via sllsell an'
Fl.renyllle Junction.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Judge q. X. Favrot announces that
ha will address the people Of this parish
on the following dates:
Covington, La, Monday August ID
q r. NJ, at Courthouse.
s:idell, La, Tuesday, August "A, at
u N.
Mandevilee, La, Thursday, August
l6, ut - y.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Mrs. B. G. Hadden and family left
last week for Milwaukee. Wis.,, where
thev will spend few weeks.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
MadisOnville Bank.

At meeting Of prominent business
men and cilizens held in Madisonviile
Thursday evening, July 26, the estab-
lishment Of bank there was assured.
In order to give all citizens an opportu-
nifty to subscribe to the stock. the
meeting adjourned until $3.50 P. NJ.
Thursday, August 2, after appointing
John B. Stanga, Jr., and George Den
dinger to receive subscriptions, with
instructions to allow not more than
four shares to be subscribed by any
individual.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

We acknowledge the receipt of q
large and handsome map Of Louisiana,
complete 10 every detail, with the CON-
pliments o. G. L. de Fuentes, Chairma an
Of the Railroad Commission, First Dis
trict.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
Police Jury.

Covington, La, July %. 1903.
The Police Jury will meet on Mon
day, August Is, 1906, as Board OF Re-.
viewers, etc.
All members are requested o b e
present.
GEO. KEOPP, JR,, President.
w. G. KENTZEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Mrs. ]. J.. Watkins and children re-
turned last week from months visit
to relatives in Houma.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

FOR sALE.-Onet teamof
young steers, with carrylog and tall
cart. For further particulars, apply to
Geo. A. Strain, or address p. .. Bex
l03.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

W. T. Jay and wife. Of Madisonville,
are registered at the Marlborough
Hotel, IN New York City.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Mr.. n. G. Parker. Sheriff Of West
Baton Rouge Parish, spent last weeA in
Covington, on business and pleasure
trip, and paid US an enjoyable visit.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

The work of tearing down the old
Smith residence, at Boston and New
Hampshire streets, to make room for
the new Southern Hotel, has been com.
pleted, and the surveyor has laid out
the lines for the new building. A large
quantity of material is on the ground,
and work will be pushed as rapidly as
possible.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Mr.. N. w. Baylor, prominent lum-
herman Of Gulfport, and Miss Claudia
Buckley, OF Slidell, were married last
Wednesday, Rev. J. z. Brakeheld, of
Covlngton. officiating.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
BASEBALL.

4 & -
The slidell team came after the
"scalp" Of the Coving.on team last sun.
day, but they evidently forgot to bring
their "scalp-knife" along, as the score
stood l3 to 5 in Coyington's favor.
This was the play of of tie game, but
The tie was not in it. Both teams did
very well, errors included.
The game Sunday will be between
the Covingtons and the Decaturs, OF
New Orleans, which has the reputation
OF being one of the best, and good
game is assured.
At the games between the Abita
Springs team and the Claibornes last
Thursday week and last Tuesday, the
Claibornes were victorious in both. The
score in the first game was IL to Z; in
the second, II to 2.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
q. A. Q. D

Bosue Faiaya Grove, No. 2lI
Meets on the first and third SATURDAYS
IN the mouth, at 1880 P. NJ, in the
Masonic building. Covington, Ia.
W. w. ULMER, Noble Arch.
+. B. HEMPEL Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Ice cream, with crushed fruits, daily,
at Claverie's Drug Store.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Each week more interest is manifested
In the Sunshine Cottage, in Claiborne.
The month of August will record q
house full Of guests, enjoying that rest
ful spot in the ozone belt, where
member OF the Board will receive them
and endeayor to make their stay happy.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Justus Clute Webber, native Of st.
Tammany Parish, died in Galveston
July ~.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

The moon will get gloriously full to-
night, August 4.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

We had q pleasant visit last Monday
from Mr.. 81. A. Pierce, member of the
School Board from :he Seventh Ward.
He is practical farmer, sand Isays he
has q crop Of corn that cannot be beat
III any OF the grain-growing States OF
the North and West.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Coyington needs line school build
Ing, apublic market and an opera house.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

FOR SALE.-A surrey; good as new.
Apply to MRS. J. T. STROBLE.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
Claverie's Antiseptic, for cuts and
wounds; 25 cents.

A large congregation filed the
Methodist Church last Sunday night
to hear Rev. T. M. Buley preach on in
fant baptism. in answer to question
raised by some of his people, who had
been attending the Baptist tent meeting
lately held here. The discourse was q
very able one and set forth the views
held by the Methodists and those who
with them believe in baptism BY efu-
sion.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

NJ. G. B. CIRCULATING LIBRARY,
(D:. Tolson's Office Building) Columbia
street, near railroad. Subscription 81
per year. Apply to Miss Nina Cantrell,
Librarian, from to 6 P. NJ. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
Thirty new books have been added
to our already complete list Of the best
and latest novels.
ALICE M. LAFAYE,
President.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04
United States Land Office.
New Orleans. La. July Is, 1906.

New Orleans, La, July l6, 1906. !
Notice is hereby give, that the follow
ine-named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make inal proof, In
support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk at
Court, at Coyington, L,,., On Thursday,
August 80, 1906, viz:
FREDERICK A. BAUER,
of Violin, Louisiana.
Who made homestead entry No. % CTS
for the southeast quarter of the NORTH
east quarter, section 5, township 6,
south, range 13 east, st. Helena Me
ridian.
He Games the following Witnesses to
prove his continuous resi..enes upon
and cultivation OF said lnnd. viz:
j. T. Thomas, Dave Richardson, nf
Thomasyille, La, William Parker, Oil
yer Parker, of Violin, La.
jy2l-6t WALTER l.. COHEN. Register.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Work Is progressing on the two oil
wells.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

The semi-annnsi examination OF
teachers for the public schools OF the
nartsh was conducted this week a. Inc
I H,oh school building. The Committee
-.a composed Of Pari1h Superintendent
~ q. Evans, Prot. ]. +. Peters, 9. me
n.n wtlliams school, and Miss salome
seller first Assistant In the H1sn
School.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Col. j. C. Moncure, of the State
Pension Board, stated that the Board
of Pensions will meet In Baton Rouge
September 25 and take up the large
amount OF accumulated business which
is awaiting the attention OF the Board.
The doubling Of the appropriation for
pensioners by the recent Legislature
will place on the rolls large number
of applications that have been hanging
over for several years. The work Of the
Secretary of the Board will be virtually
doubled, and the work Of the Board in
passing on the accumulated number OF
applications will be alduous, unless
steps are taken to facilitate the work
by wedding out the more unworthy of
these prior to the meeting Of the Board.
At best, the Board will be in session
for long time attending to the routine
business requiring it's attention at the
coming meeting.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Natural gas has been. discovered near
Alexiusville, about two miles from
Covington. on the Vaudeville road.
Who knows but that we will soon be
cooking and lighting our houses with
natural gas.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

The Sacrament of the Altar will be
administered in the Anita Springs Lu-
theran Church Sunday morning. Those
who are to partake of same should be
present at the preparatory service,
which commences at 1915. The regu-
lar service, with sermon, commences
at 1876. Divine services will be con-
Quoted at 1880 P. NJ; also, on Monday
night a choir will be organized at church
at 1880. Prof. Thompson. organist and
instructor at the st. Parl's Lutheran
Church, New Oileans, will be present,
and will serve as choir master. All
welcome. A. KAUB, Pastor.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

We have received very neat illus
trated catalogue Of st. Scholastlcas
Academy, one Of Covington's leading
educational institutions, conducted by
cha Renedictine Sisters. The next term
begins Monday, September 5.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

The Ibervilie South proelaims Its
preference for Hon. Samuel NJ. Robert
aon a. successor to himself for Con
oressman from this district. Brother
Sam. no doubt finds much consolation
from this evidence that sweet lberville
hasn't soured on him.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

The Board Of Trustees of the CoviDg-
ton High School has organized by elect
ing Hon. j. s. Jones President and E
J. Frederick Secretary and Treasurer.
Tie other members of the Board are:
Hon. G. V. Quave, E. j. Domergue and
j. E. Smith. The Board has instructed
the Parish Superintendent to procure
lrst-class man as principal, and to me-
h6tiate for sufficient new seats to fit up
the new rooms. The Board is also
pushing petitions for 4-mill tax for
ten years, with which to build q s25, 600
school building and to maintain first
class High School here.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Claverie's Corn Cure Will remove
corns and bunions: Is cents.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

Bring your prescriptions to Trouilly &
Oplatek's Drug Store. and be assured OF
accuracy and pure drugs.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

rna hoard Of Trustees Of the Coving-
- !, H,oh school met and organized
,.st saturday by electing J. s. Jones
PRESIDENT and E. ]. Frederick Chair.
nan. Il was resolved TO get first-
.,..a man Tor Principal Of the school,
and 70 purchase needed desks; also %
h.ye one member Of the Board ylsl. me
.rhool q Zach week, and otherwise take
d,-sct a., md painstsking supervision 81
the work.
After shaving, nse claverie's craD E'I1'
apple Cream, q cents.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

The Republican State Executive
Committee met III New Orleans last
week and adopted resolutions declaring
n "a be tha sense Of the Committee
that party candidates for Congress
/. ..hould be nominated in all the Lonisee
ana districts.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-08-04

j. 5. CIaverle will have ice cream
daily, rainy days included.