St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-10-17
Abita News and Society Notes.

Mr. J. Barrere and family, of New Orleans, have
purchased the E. ALBERT property, corner OF Name
and Live Oak streets, and took possession OF the
house last week. We cordially welcome this estlma-
| BILE family in midst
Mrs DuPrat has returned to Abita again, after
several weeks of with relatives IN the Cres-
cent City Her daughter, Miss Sadie left Ablta
Sunday night for two-months' stay in New Orleans.
] Mr.. Fazier, of jacksonville, was in Abita Friday
and Saturday business, at the same time to snake
hands with his many friends here and to relate his
pleasant experiences enjoyed upon his recent trip to
Chicago We were glad to see his eyer-sm1lng race
among US after several months OF absence
! Mr.. J. P Rausch was New Orleans visitor on
| Friday night and Saturday
| Mr.. Bray who is in the employ of the N. o. 6. N.
at Slide spent Sunday in Abia with his sister, Mrs
w. Strain
| Rev Prof j. Mueller, of New Orleans, preached
at the Lutheran Church Sunday, both morning and
evening. He is clear, logical and forclbe preacher,
and his sermons well received by the audiences
Pastor Kaub conducted services in Bogalusa Sunday.
Mrs White of Gretna, paid her first visit to Abita
on Sunday, spending the day with her frlen', Mrs
Lehman, who has recently taken up residence here,
on account of impaired health Both ladies are very
fond of Abita; but why shouldn't they be ?
The charming. Miss Marg. Cahill regrets exceed
was lately recorded in New Orleans paper and
published in the "Abita Notes. OF this paper, in a
former ISSUE the Miss Cahil who has for several
summers graced Abita with her presence. The young
people of Abita, and especially the young men, are
extremely happy to learn that Miss Cahil is still
SINGLE she without doubt the belle of the town.
and remained until Sunday night
Miss L. Duquesne was among the many excursion
lists who dropped off at Abita on Sunday.
Mr.. F. Charbonett, the notary public, OF New Or
leans came Sunday to look after his interests
here and incidentally to rent his pretty home to Mr.
Caogne and family, who We're on the same train,
bent on house-hunt in Abita. Mr.. Caogne has been
a regular summer boarder here for years, but will
now take up residence for indefinite PERIOD on &C
count of health. Welcome to our glorious town
Mr.. A. Loubat and Miss L. Loubat have returned
an extended through States
ada, having experienced continued round of pleas
ure IT'S so pleasant to their familiar faces here
again.
Mr. Frank Brinker aud wife and Miss Miller have
returned to New Orleans this week, having been
travelling since September 2 through the United
States and Canada. We awaiting their arrival
in Abta to take possession of their beautiful home
Mr.. Knapp. the painter paid Washington call to
the city Saturday night, returning Sunday morning
Miss Patorno, daughter OF the well known Judge
Patorno, went to the city Saturday, returning
Wednesday.
The school house has undergone several changes.
The doors made to swing out instead of IN, as
heretofore and the stairs the outside altered
so as to make egress from the building, In case OF
fire, as safe possible. An additional stairway on
outside of building placed on the west slde max
ing the building whole upto-date, and up to the
standard regarding fire ordinances
Mr. Kerran is regular Sunday visitor to Abita,
as his family is located here and ne is known to
most everybody in town as jolly good fellow.
Andrew Schmalz who is attending college in New
Orleans, spent Sunday with his parents.
Mrs c. L. Kaub has returned to her nome IN
Abita, after spending three months in Colorado.
Mr.. w. Z. Fazende, the able and hustling CORE
spondent of the Farmer in Abta, left for New Or
leans Wednesday afternoon. His letters have been
well received by the readers of ''Abita Notes, and
will be seriously missed, although another CORE
spondent will come forward we hope, and fill the
vacancy.
| Lutheran services will be held Sunday night at Z
D. M, and every Sunday night during the winter.
Sunday School every Sunday morning at $50. Ev-
erybody cordially invited
Among those who visited Ramsay last week were:
Mrs S. Bggio, Mrs Clements, Misses Wayne Carl
brina Mary Biggio, Lucille Clinsingo S. Blglo Mae
Michaeis, May Clements, Rose Mendow.
| Mr.. Fred. }. Michaelis came over to visit his
parents and friends Sunday.
Mr.. John Marshall visited Mr. Steve Biggio, Jr.,
| last Sunday.
Miss Lillian ONeil spent Sunday with Miss Biggio.
| Mr.. Isaac H. Suayne was the guest OF Mr.. VIM.
Michaes last Sunday.
| Miss Mayme Gabernia spent few days with Miss
! Mary Biggio
The dance given Saturday night for the benefit OF
the school was quite success, and all who attended
enioyed themselves to the fullest extent.
| Mr. and Mrs. A. SCHNEIDER and family returned to
New Orleans last Sunday, after most delightful
stay in Abta. Their many friends regret their de-
| parture.
Captain and Mrs. John Craighr and Mr.. H. P.
| Comfort returned to New Orleans, after spending
some time at the Long Branch Hotel.
| Rev M. M. Voyles, of the. Baptist Church, held
services at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. jeff Car
attended by residents in the neghborhood, who
| gladly avaed themselves of the opportunity. He
will hold services at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Sim Mcintyre this Saturday evening at 7:3O o'clock,
and there will be Sunday school at the Carpenter
residence Sunday afternoon.