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The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-08

The big fleet OF battleships
passed through the Golden Gate
on Monday, and the officers and
sailors are now enjoying the pro
digal hospitality characteristic
OF the greatest city on our Pacific
Coast. The same hospitality
which has greeted them in every
city visited since they first touch
ed the American waters of the
Pacific, save in one port where
the ''sassiety" people took the
management of affairs and over
did matters by their attention to
the officers while the jackies were
neglected. Inside the Golden
Gate is now being held the great
est and most magnificent page
ant of fighting vessels the world
has ever seen, not even excepting
the superb pageantry at the
Queen of England's jubilee a
number of years ago. Many peo-
pie from Idaho have gone to the
coast to witnessi its magnifcence.
But it will not end at San Fran
cisco but will be enjoyed by all
the cities up the coast until the
feet sails in and out, Of Puget
Sound to continue its festive voy-
age around the world, which we
hope will be marked with the
good will OF every country Wis
tied.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-08
who is, like Dubois, not always
consistent.

The proposed electric railway,
the northern end of which is to
be at Gooding, on the Oregon
Short Line and which is to ex-
tend south, crossing the river at
Shoshone Falls and across the
Twin Falls tract, thence through
the Salmon river reclamation
project, thence through the cop
per mining camp at Contact, Ne
vada, and on until it reaches the
Central Pacific and Western Pa
cific near Wells, New, has been
surveyed and the plat filed with
the secretary of state in Boise.
This route when built will reduce
the distance between Short Line
points west OF Gooding and Salt
Lake by rs miles, and between
the same points and San Fran
cisco by not less than 600 miles.
The distance from Gooding to
Wells is not more than 125 miles.
What effect will the construction
of this road haveupon the build
ing of our much hoped for road
from Caldwell to Winnemucca, as
a part OF the proposed San Fran
cisco, Idaho & Montana Railway
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-08

Local option and prohibition
are subjects which are destined
to play quite a part in the com
ing campaign in this state. In
Canyon, Ada and Latah counties
the temperance and prohibition
people are already very active
and intend to have a say in nam
ing the candidates for both par
ties. This is in line with the pre-
vailing sentiment of temperance
reform growing over almost the
entire country and more particu-
larly over the southern states.
Even Kentucky and Missouri are
taking it up. The Mormons in
Utah are issuing manifestos de-
cIaring in its favor.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-08
FRIDAY, MAY s, 1908
CLOSE OF SEVENTEENTH
VOLUME

With this issue Nugget is round
ing out the seventeenth year of
its existence. 1t has recorded
more of the important local
events and happenings within
Owyhee county during these sew
enteen years than any or all 9TH
er publications combined. Its
publisher, now grown old, feels
that he would like to turn his
work Of recording county hap
penings over to some younger
hands. While, however, we re-
main in charge Of the paper, we
will endeavor to make all news
and reports of the county's in
dustries strictly reliable. We
feel that Owyhee is now entering
a new career in which it's agri-
cultural and mining industries
are taking on new life and are
certain to increase in Importance.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-08

Much as our sympathy is on
the side OF the Ada county demo-
Gratis who are revolving against
boss rule in their party, and who
were not slow in registering a
kick at the Latah county demo-
cratic central committee for ar
bitrarily appointing delegates to
their state conventions without
tile formality of primaries and a
county convention for that pur-
pose, we must admit that ex-
Senator Dubois handed our friend
John F. Nugent a nice bunch in
last weeks issue of the Scimitar,
when he reminded that gentle
man that he had represented this
county, two years ago, under
precisely the same conditions, at
the Couer d'Alene State conven-
ton. 1t was neat way OF com
ing back at fellow democrat
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-08

A resolution was passed by the State
Central Committee properly assembled,
to the effect that the County Central
Committees be recognized as having the
right to hold their county conventions
together if they so desired and saw fit,
and authority is hereby given to the
County Central Committees to take such
action in the premises as they see proper,
and they are hereby requested to perfect
all arrangements for primaries and coun-
ty conventions for the selection Of dele
gates to said State Conventions.
The State Central Committee is hereby
called to meet at Wallace, Idaho, on
Tuesday, the 18th day Of May, 1908, at
10 O'Clock a. m. for the purpose Of trans
acting such business as may properly be
brought before it.
JAMES II. BRADY,
Chairman.
Addison T. Smith,
Secretary.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-08

Do not forget that Hedum, the pho
tographer, is still in business in Silver
City, and that at his studio are to be
found great variety of views OF local
scenery, mines, mills etc. Call upon
him. First class photos taken, frames
etc for sale.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
THE ALARM OF FIRE.

BetWeen&10 and II o'clock Saturday night
false alarm of fire was sent in, presumably
Claiborne Cottage being on fire, and citizens
as we'll as the Fire Department turned out
and rushed to the scene. Whistles blew and
alarms sounded, and everyone rushed blindly
on without being able to discern fire in any
direction. In fact, there was no fire, not
even in the kitchen stove, the very hottest
thing about it being the explosives of the
homeWard bound and disguised hunters.
1t developed later that some mischievous
youngsters had turned in an alarm and
caused all the trouble.
There is no call that stirs the people to
quicker action or causes greater alarm than
the cry of p 1t is signal for the mar
shallng of every force and the abandonment
OF every occupation. It is a serious shock
to the i'll in bed, attended often with fatal
consequences. Therefore, the deliberate
turning in of a false alarm becomes more
than misdemeanor-it is criminal.
Let US hope that there will be no recur-
renee of this act, and if there should be that
the culprit will be fttingly punished.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
COURT ITEMS.

District Court was in session Thursday, Friday anc
Saturday OF last week. with Judge T. NJ Burns or
the bench and District Attorney l. l. Morgan at his
post. The following cases were disposed Of:
State VS. Alex Harold, breaking and entering, II
years. -
Chas. Hammond, disturbing the peace, $25 and II
days in jail
Martin Smith, drunk S25.
Zack Hayes concealed weapon, 5000 and cost.
Leon Hollins, larceny, so days.
Ed Kennedy, disturbing the peace, $25 and II
days in Jail.
Elias Haik, selling merchandise on Sunday, s25.
Joe Brocato, selling merchandise on Sunday, $25.
Benny Byrd, concealed weapon, $500 and cost.
Cornelius Brown larceny, 80 days.
H. NJ Elliot & Co. vs. J. H. Cassell & Son, judg-
ment for plaintiff for $780,
F. Hollander Co. VS. Mrs. Annie Beir, premi-
nary default.
Clay Riggs VS. j. c. Marges, ct ais preliminary
default.
White & Gassoway VS. Carrot Holden judgment
for plaintiffs
VIM Badon VS. Eliza A. Taley, judgment for
Francis Martin VS. Thomas & Carpenter, judgment
for plaintiff.
Mburn Wagon Co. VS. Darlington Thomas Co.,
dismissed. ltY].f:f:;
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
Quite Bad, But Didn't Know Il.

Between and o'clock Sunday evening Mr.. J. R.
Hewitt was sitting in his home reading to Mrs.
Hewitt, when he heard noise outside as # someone
was in the yard. Thinking that perhaps some of his
nelghbors were calling him. he went to the door,
but seeing no one made further investigation.
Meantime Mrs. Hewitt had followed him with the
lamp, and looking about he discovered nose, one
eye and couple Of fingers projecting from corner
OF the house. He called out to know what was
wanted, but while the nose the eye and two fingers
disappeared he received no answer. He then went
to the side of the house to investigate and saw a
man STOPPING as about to get under the house. He
again asked what was wanted, and for reply the
man sprang at him, fighting and biting furiously.
he was much larger and stronger than Mr.. Hewitt
and it was necessary to call for assistance Before
the man was conquered one of Mr.. Hewitt's fingers
had been nearly chewed off and Mr. Pierre Labbou-
dette, who had with other neighbors, come to Mr..
HeWlfts assistance, was severely bitten on the
Mrs. Hewitt was also injured by being kicked. The
cause of all this trouble was Adolph Boullion, who
has hitherto been considered quiet and peaceable
man. He denies that he had any evil intentions, and
the whole affair to have been the result of too
much drink His unsatisfactory explanation resulted
IN fine of $50 and six months in Jail, when taken
before the Mayor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

The citizens Bank of Louisiana has finally
been reimbursed in the sum of $215, 800. 80
unjustly covered into the Federal Treasury
by Ben Butler. This is long delayed act
of justice. There would never have been
any opposition to this restitution, had it not
been Southern war claim, but the unanim-
ity with which it was favored on this occa-
sion shows that the feeling for the South is
becoming warmer, and that every effort is
being made to conciliate her and to establish
closer and more friendly relations We are
glad to see it, and we would welcome the
time when the line of demarkation between
North and South will be only geographical,
without further meaning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
Vaudeville Entertainment.

The entertainment given in Vaudeville
last Saturday for the benefit of the Mande.
vile Improvement Association was decided
success, Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather. Everyone declared it a most en-
loyable affair of great merit. A lady of
Vaudeville. writing to the Farmer, says of
it:
ALTHOUGH unfavorable weather kept
many away, the net result will be. quite a
little help to our treasury fund for the pur-
chase of an engine for the protection of our
town against fire.
:, It is the opinion of all, well, or nearly all,
that were fortunate enough to be present at
the entertainment that it was, without ex-
ceptlon, the finest ever given in Vaudeville. y
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

TOR the separate return of statistics for the
larger towns which may, for their own use
and benefit, desire such compilations. In
order to make the statistics as complete as
possible, physicians are requested, though
not required by law, to make report of births
or deaths within their knowledge, where no
physician or midwife has been in attendance
Those reporting are also requested to give
color and sex, so that the white and the ne
gro statistics for the States and parishes
may be separately compiled.
All of this information is highly valu-
able. It is such as the State has a right to
require, and no more than is required as a
matter of course in other States. The uses
to which such compilations are put, their
to Louisiana, have been frequently
The vast majority of physicians,
we have no doubt, will readily cooperate
with the State Board in it's efforts to en-
force the law and to make the health rec
ords of Louisiana as complete and as accu-
rate as those of other States For those
who refuse or neglect to comply with this
very reasonable requirement there seems to
be no valid excuse. The determination of
the State Board to enforce the statute will
be very generally approved"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
A MAP OF THE TOWN.

frequently information is desired by out
side parties as to Covington's ADVANTAGES
and the opportunities offered for investment,
10 satisfy such inquiries requires great
deal OF thought and great deal of writing,
and to meet the contingency it has been de-
clded to publish map of Covington giving
railroad and waterway facilities, etc. Five
thousand copies of this map will be gotten
out by the Sanford Map Co., at a cost of
$1,000. This map, supplemented by a PAM
phlet giving views Of Covington, with de-
scription of its natural advantages and
healthfplness, and detailed information as
to SOIL climate, vacant lands in and sur
rounding it and their cost and the opportun-
lty for engaging in industries, with such
other information as may be considered de-
slrabIe, will be paying investment for the
TOWN
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR ABITA UNDERSTANDINGS.

Mrs. S. Smith and daughter were the guests o
Mr; and Mrs. Claude Henry, on Sunday.
Mrs Frank Norman and sister, Miss Esther Com
Del, spent Saturday evening in Abita.
Mrs Chas. Bggio and little son, Alvin, are spend
ing some time in the Crescent City.
Mr.. Chas. Meyer visited Abita on Thursday.
with friends
Mr.. J. A. Alpuente visited Abita last week or
business
Mr.. c. Carvalho was numbered among the Abits
visitors last week.
Miss ]: Abadie spent Saturday with her sister
Mrs. c. Henry.
Master: C. Schmidt spent Saturday and Sunday
nome, with his father and sisters.
Mrs. 1pser.
Miss E. Thompson is among the New Orleans visi-
tors this week.
- Mr.. John P Rausch spent two days in the gay old
Crescent City
Mrs J. Benson formerly an Abita resident, visit
ed her Old nome Sunday.
Master Andrew Schmaltz, after being away quite a
WhIe at College in New Orleans, visited his parents
and friends on Sunday.
Mrs. H. Welsh and number of friends spent Sum-
day in Abita.
Mr.. H. ]. Ledonx took flying trip to Abita on
business.
Mr.. E. J. Larkin was afnone the Abita visitors on
Sunday.
Miss Celestine Biggio has arrived from St. shoas-
teas Academy to spend the holidays with her
parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Terrebonne are spending the HOLIDAYS
with relatives.
Mr. Chas. W. Schmidt spent Friday of last week,
in New Orleans.
\, Mr. Schrieber left Sunday to spend few days in
Mr.. Thomas Cahill, son and daughter, were the
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Strain on Sunday.
, Mr.. E. J. Domergue, Jr, and family passed
through Abita Sunday evening
=, Miss YVonne Gunault, student of S. S. A., spent
saturday Sfy and Sunday with her mother:
Mr. II. o. Ness entertained some of her friends at
an ice cream party Tuesday.
Mr.. John Wust is erecting beautiful home in
Abita.
Mr.. J. Kreher, after spending while in New Or
leans, has returned.
Miss Gertrude Lenoard left for New Orleans to
spend awhile with friends
Miss Gordon, after spending awhile at the Oaks,
has returned.
Mrs. DR.. Damaree and little daughter Daisy spent
Sunday and Monday in the Crescent City.
Miss Annie Mutt returned Monday from New Or
eans, where she had been with her little cousin
Lillian, who is quite i'll.
Mrs. J. L. Reed and little son Lee are visiting in
the Crescent City.
Mrs. 1. c. Heintz and little daughter left Monday
for the Crescent City. .--
Mr.. John Lemon, who has been employed at the
railroad depot, left last Saturday to accept posi-
ton with the Southern Express Co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
COViDgtOn Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

Miss Mary Goodale, of New Orleans is
spending awhile at the home of Mrs. Lloyd
Posey.
Mr.. Warren Smith, who has been attend
ing school at Lafayette, La, returned home
Saturday for the Christmas holidays.
Quite an enjoyable evening was spent in
dancing on Friday last, when the Dixon Ca
diets entertained their friends in the large
gymnasium. Among those present, besides
the Dixon Cadets, were: Misses A. Delcroix,
Ethel Bougerfe, Adele Peroncel, Lou Lyon,
Marion Guyol, May Poole, A. Boudousquie
Leo Guyol, Lucille Delcroix, Nellie Price
and Messrs John Diendorf, Bert Hadden
Oliver Hebert Claud Champagne, Horace
and A. Davenport, also Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Heintz, Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Hebert, and Mr.
and Mrs. w. A. Dixon.
Mr.. W. =. Jones, of New Orleans and Mr..
K. 7. Mills, of Chuton, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Davis
Mr.. Will Painting, of Hammond, La, was
the guest Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. C. L.
Smith.
Walter Miltenberger is spending a few
days in New Orleans, guest of friends.
Mr.. Jacob Seller was visitor to New Or
leans and Hammond last week.
Mr.. Miller King arrived home last Sunday
from Columbus where he has been at school
during the past term. He will spend the
Christmas holidays with his parents at their
pretty home in Claiborne.
DIR. and Mrs. Peyroux left Wednesday for
Bay st. Louis to spend the yuletide with
Mrs. Peyroux's parents at their home DR..
PeyrouX's little son, Nolan accompanied
them
Mrs. Sidney Anderson spent Friday and
Saturday last in New Orleans.
Mrs. s. Y. Kentzel was a New Orleans
visitor Monday.
Dr. Dixie Foster was a week end guest at
River Inn
Mrs. Fred Roehl spent Thursday in New
Orleans
Prof. Elmer Lyon spent few DAYS Of
the latter part of the week in Baton ROUGE
attending the convention of the State High
School Principals.
Miss Lucille Roy left Saturday for home
near Opelousas. She has been the guest of
her aunt, Miss Wartelle, for some time, and
her sweet face and voice will be missed
greatly.
Rev. Blanton, wife and baby arrived
Saturday from New Orleans, to reside in
Covington. Mr.. Blanton has been a mis-
Slonary in Cuba for the past two years. and
at the last conference was given Covington
as his new field. He has taken the Rev.
Harrison's place.
Rev. Harrison and family, accompanied
by Mrs Harrson's sister, Miss Eloise Schroe-
Ter, left Friday for their new home in
Donaldsonville, where Rev. Harrison has
charge of the Methodist church.
Messrs. 3. D. Ke1tzel and A A. Parker
spent Sunday in Baton Bouge.
Miss Lucy WadsWorth and sister Minnie
eft Wednesday morning to spend the Christ
mas holidays in Columbia, Miss, guests of
Mrs. A. Quinn.
M. Paul Thornbridge, of Franklinton,
VS. a guest at Riverside Inn last week.
Mr.. Achille Landry and little son Archille
pent Saturday and Sunday at the Landry
o4ne on Old Landing road.
Mrs. T. J. Burns spent Friday in New
orleans.
Miss Pauline Claverie, of New Orleans, |
pent Sunday in Covington, the guest of her
rother, Mr.. John Clavarie, and his wife.
Mrs: Preston Herndon and three children
zee New Orleans visitors Thursday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
THAT. BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION,

Some time ago there was a resolution
passed by the Board of Health of Covington
looking to proper record of vital statistics.
The following editorial, from the Times
Democrat of December 22, is an excellent
reminder that we should see to the enforce
ment OF the law. Physicians are among the
most intelligent class in any community and
Should, by example and by their aid in the
observance and enforcement of laws coming
within their immediate influence, extend
their usefulness as far as it is possible to do
SO. They fully comprehend the Importance
OF vital statistics and the necessity for hay
ing an accurate record kept Yet by their
cooperation alone is it possible for births
and deaths to be recorded and we hope soon
to see such record established in the Offices
OF the Clerk of Court and Town Secretary
IN Covington.
VITAL STATISTICS.
Attention has in the past been rather
frequently called to the lack of accurate and
complete data regarding births and deaths
IN Louisiana The Importance of an official
and trustworthy compilation of vital statis-
Louisiana Legislature passed an act requir-
ing all physicians and midwives throughout
the State, the parish of Orleans excepted, to
lille with the health officers of their respec-
tive parishes quarterly records of the births
and deaths occurring in their practice. The
parish officers in their turn are required to
make quarterly report to the State Health
Board. The penalty for violation of the law
is fixed at $50 fine or not more than sixty
days imprisonment or both, for each offense
committed
In nearly every State in the Union laws
OF about the same import and effect have
been passed. The compilation of vital sta
tistics is required we believe, by most civ
ilized countries. The Importance of such
records is obvious. Yet it is understood that
the enforcement of the Louisiana statute is
made difficult by the Indifference or neglect
of certain among the classes to whom it's
mandate is directed. There is even said toI
be disposition in some quarters to regard
it as imposing burden upon physicians and
midwives for which they ought to be COM
pensated This last contention will hardly
be raised, we dare say by any considerable
number of practicing physicians, and it may
be dismissed at once as not worth considera-
ton. Nor can ignorance of the law be
longer pleaded in defense Of such physicians
Or midWives as may, through carelessness
Or indifference, subject themselves to its
penalties
The present State Health Board has sent
,ut to every physician and midwife of record
rs practicing in the State, supplies of blanks
or individual reports. Provision is made
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

Owing to serious illness in the church and Sunday
School, the Christmas entertainment arranged by
An informal celebration will take place on Saturday
December rs, in the afternoon from $3.50 to $50
Children and teachers are requested to assemble
IN the church yard if the weather is favorable
otherwise in the manse
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
- Tartr'anu .fay,rer
Saturday December 26. 1908.

The Farmer is issued this week on Thurs
day, although it is dated SATURDAY., in order
that the force may take a little needed rest
and enjoy the holidays. A Merry Chr istmas
and Happy New Year to all.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
Dinner at the Southern.

The Southern Hotel has prepared an excellent
Christmas dinner for the very reasonable sum of one
dollar This dinner will be served at o'clock .. m
and the patrons of this popular hotel will find excel
lent service either for individuals, families or par
ties. Following is the menu:
DIM Err
olives. Lettuce. Celery.
Turtle Soup.
Red Fish. bouiIlon.
Roast Sucking Pig. Roast Turkey.
Cranberry Sauce.
M ash ed Potatoes. Preen Peas. Asparagus
Mince Pie. Demi Tasse
White Wine, Claret Wine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

Fine needs emphasis when describing the Hanan
shoe. Others have borrowed the word and abused
It, Let's say SATISFACTION instead-satisfaction
based on FIT, COMFORT, STYLE and SERVICE That
Is what you get with eyey pair of HANAN SHOES.
j. STERN & SON, Sole Agents
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

'Queen Quality provides shoe for every occa-
sion, style for every TASTE fit for every foot No
other shoe is made in such variety See our styles.
J. STERN & SON, Sole Agents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

You will save meney by buying your
Christmas presents here: besides. Won
can help your boy or girl friends win
one OF the prizes we are OFFERING for
stamps cut from our wrappers. -
Champagne's Drug Store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

Dr. j. L. Watkins, of the City Drugstore has just
and see his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26
Pay your Pole Tax.

Remember that if your Pole Tax is
not paid by December 81, 1908. vo,,
will not be able to vote at the next
election. Wy Ais1>'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

After the commissioners get through ask
ing the steel experts questions, perhaps they
will be able to find someone who can give
them facts and figures