St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

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On Thursday jolly crowd of boys and
had most enjoyable day, and came back to
Covington by moonlight
Mrs. A. J. Nelson entertained her mother,
Mrs. Vernon Venables, and sister, Miss Hat
tie Venable, of New Orleans, on Tuesday.
The tacky party given at the home of the
Misses Engleman on Thursday night was a
merry affair, and all enjoyed themselves
hugely. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dixon are spend
ing the vacations end in New York City.
The reception given by Miss Lucille Noise
was lovely function, and was much enjoy
led by all who attended.
Mrs. I. Page and daughter, after pleasant
stay in Covington, left on Tuesday for Wash
ington, D. C.
the leap year dance given at Cantrelle's
Hall on Monday evening was social sue
cess.
Miss Ella Thompson has gone to join her
mother and sister in Madisonville, after al
visit to Mrs. Chas Weiss.
Miss Florence Poursill, is still the guest of
Miss Lucille Cotton, who will give dance in
honor of her charming visitor on Saturday
night.
Mrs. Chas J. Cotton spent several days
of the past week in New Orleans.
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Bank and reception on Wednesday was we'll
ATTENDED, and continuous stream of the
banks friends and well Wishers kept up du-
ring the entire day. DR.. C.. z. Williams
and Mr.. Jos. Delery did gracious duty as
hosts of the occasion. The bank is a beau
tifu1 building and is great credit to the town.
The following, from the pen of Mrs. J. K.
Blackmar, which appeared in the Picayue of
last Friday, will no doubt be appreciated by
the women of Covington who have worked
so hard and unostentatiously for the welfare
of Covington:
One of the most active of womens organization
in the State is that Furnishing body of good citizens
known as the Women's Progressive Union of Coving-
ton which has already accomplished muchin the secur
ing of fire protection for the town as well as IN Its
plans for organized effort to secure the fire protection
were formulated by the progressive women OF Gov
lington
Last winter during raging fire that destroyed two
pretty residences while people stood by helpless, and
a long line of men stood, from "a flowing well, up
long ladder, to the top of the new hotel, handing
buckets of water from one to the other, trying to
keep it from catching.
The women determined that if the men would not
take the step to fire protection they would
The work was uphill at first, as the party in power
were unfavorabe to the movement but the present
administration has given much help and sympathy to
The Union is pledged to aid the Town Council in
developing system Of drainage and sewerage,
public park or any started IN the inter
with much favor by the present Mayor and Council,
as well as by the town people. chemical engine
will shortly be bought and the ladies of the Union will
turn over to the Council goodly sum OF money
to help effect the purchase. This money has been
raised by means of entertainments, etc. very sue
cessful excursion to New Orleans was given during
i the past week.
The officers Of the Union are: President Mrs. R. G.
Hadden; First Vice President Mrs Preston Burns.
Treasurer, Mrs. w: A White; Secretary Mrs G. F,
M M. Poole.
<MATRONITA.
Mrs. L. A. Quin, of Jackson Miss, is visit
ling relatives in Covington, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. S. V. Kentzel. 9,
Miss Elsie Kloor, of New Orleans, is on a
visit to Miss Ruby Smith.
Miss Angela Sweeney left Tuesday to
Ispend few days in New Orleans, the guest
Of Mrs. j. c. Rourke.
j Mr.. R. H. Wood and his father, Mr.. J. A.
Wood and Mr.. j. c. Henry, of Bonfouca,
were visitors here Saturday.
:. Mr.. Vernon G.. Smith, wife and son re-
turned Thursday from Biloxi, Miss, where
they have been for several weeks.
Miss Jennie Cooper has accepted a position
lin the Independence High School, Tanglpa-
hoa parish.
4 Miss M. O. Smith left Thursday for her
home in Chicago, after two months visit
to her brother, Mr.. NJ. C. Smith.
A quiet but interesting wedding took place
lin Covington on Aug. II, at st. Peters
Church at $50 p. m. The contracting par
ties were Mr.. Joseph Hoffman, Of New Or
leans, to Miss Magdaline Connoughton, OF
Covington, Rev JOS Koegerl oficiated: The
} bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Archie
Jones, and the groom by Mr.. Adam Seller
as best man. The groomsmen were: Joseph
Kof1er, JAS Connoughton and Chas. Herbez.
After the ceremony they proceeded to the
residence of the bride, where an enjoyable
time was spent The following were pre-.
sent: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kofier, Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Pujol, Mr..
and Mrs. Cassels. Mesdames Riger, HinkeI,
Misses Millar, L. Connoughton, L. Beck, M.
Siodot S. Dirkens, L. Strain, Messrs. c. Beck,
H. N. Seller A. Seller, J. Elchinger A.
Gabriel, W. Zinzer and many others.
i A delightful surprise party was held on
4 Aug. %. 1908 at the residence OF DR.. J.
i suarez, of Claiborne, (Cooper's Cottage 1t
was quite an agreeable surprise to both Dr.
and Mrs. Suarez. The party was given by
some of the most popular young ladies' ano
vo11no gentlemen of Covington and Claiborne