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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
Merchants Protective
Association

There was meeting held in the
Mayors Office Monday, Sept. z for
the purpose of organizing a Retail
Merchants Protective Association.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. P. j. Lacroix and Mr.. Schon-
berg, was elected chairman.
Mr.. Foster explained thd object of
the meeting, and after due discussion
OF benefit of such an organization,
officers were elected as follows:
P. j. Lacroix, president; A. C..
Mccormack, vice president. Perma-
nent secretary to be elected. Board
Of Directors-R. w. Hebert, F. M.
Bourgeois and Edmund Stern.
The meeting adjourned to meet
Monday, Sept. IA, 1908, at Smith
Bros. Store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
F. Ferrcr VS. W. S. Ingram.
Third Ward Justice Court, Parish of St. Tam
many. State of Louisiana.

Third ward Justice court, PARISH Oh 81. lam
many. State of Louisiana.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale from
the honorable aforesaid court, and to me di-
rected. bearing date of September 10, 1908.
will proceed to sell at public auction. at the
front door of the building No. 400 New Hamp=
shire street, between legal sale hours, on
Saturday. September 20, 1908, the following
described property, to-wit:
Four wicker rocking chairs
One wicker center table
One guided frame mirror
One wicker music stand
One Columbia Disk Graphophone AMI y
records.
Two wicker rocking chairs
One refrigerator
Two sectional book cases
One hat rack
One singer sewing machine
One side board.
One wicker center table
One lot of screens.
Terms of sale-CaSll. with the benefit of ap-
praisement. CHAS. HEtAIL,
Constable, 3rd Ward, ST. Tammany Parish, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
Card of Thanks.
Tallskeek Station, Aug. 20,

TaEskeek Station, Aug. 20, 1908.
Editor ST. Tammanv Farmer:
[ kindly ask for space in your paper
for a few lines in regard to the ex-
ceptionally fine singing school just
closed at Talisheek Station. / wish
to thank the good people of that place
for all the courtesy and kindness they
have shown me and my friends at
Evans Creek, while attending their
school. | feel and think that God
will smile upon these people for the
respect they have shown, and thank
them with all my heart.
DAVE EVANS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
Mayors Court.

The following cases were tried In
the Mayors Court this week.
Tom Jones drunk; So or 10 days.
E. ". O'Neil, disturbing the peace,
$40 or 10 days.
Maud Nichols, disturbing the peace,
E. Mosin, disturbing the piece, not
guilty.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

And having tabulated the votes cast,
we the Judicial District Committee of
said district hereby declare Thomas
M. Burns the nominee of the Demo
cratic primary election held in the
parishes Of st. Tammany and Wash
ington, on the LIST day of September,
1908.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

DIED-Dan Prophet, (colored) well
known about Abita and Covington, at
his home near Abita, last Thursday. He
was buried beside his first wife on his
old homestead.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Amateur Photographers films and
plates developed and printed by Bour-
geois, at Bourgeois Furniture Store.
Bring this advertisement with you.
Will deyelope first film free.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

ministrator to be discharged.
Notice is hereby given to the credi-
tors of this estate, and to all other
persons interested, to show cause
within ten days from the present mott
ication, if any they have or can, why
the final account presented by
Francis J. Keller, administrator OF
this estate, should not be approved
and homologated and the funds dis
tributed in accordance Herewith, and
why the application of said admins
traitor to be discharged, should not be
granted.
By order of the court, Sept. 4, 1908.
H. R. WARREN,
Sept. SGT Clerk of Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Picayune's quotations of cotton,
Friday, Sept. II, middling, 8 3-16.
Low middling, s TIC.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
For Sale.

| Cornish organ.
! Allegar organ.
] Thiery organ.
Suitable for church, lodge room Of
home. Will trade or sell on terms.
| work horse.
! platform spring wagon.
! coal oil tank, so gallons.
l silent salesman.
l eight foot case, on stand.
All kinds of crockery.
| Eastman Kodak.
Furniture of all description.
LAWRENCE M. BOURGEOIS.
Phone 8.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

From Monday, Sept. ID, the M G B
Library will be opened from $3.50 to
$50 p. m.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

S or 6 doses 1865" will cure any
case of Chills and Fever.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS. Send
your films and plates to be developed
and printed to Bourgeois, at Bourgeois
Furniture Store. Good work at rea-
sonable prices. All work delivered
within IL hours.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

BORN TO Mrs John Wallace, at her
residence three miles from Abita, on
August %, 1908, boy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

FOR SALE-A Gilbert upright
piano, walnut case, $75 90. Apply to
c. w. Schmidt, Abita Springs, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

FOR RENT-A house on 23d Ave,
one block from the graded school
building. Apply to
MRS. CHAs. FREDERICK.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
The Grand Jury

The meeting of the Grand Jury has
been postponed until the second Mon
day in October, the 18th
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

INFORMATION WANTED-Any
party in possession of papers. titles
etc. cf Joe Dicks or Mathew Dicks
will please correspond with
JOE BEAUJAUX,
Son-in law of Mathew Dicks.
au22.3t Vaudeville, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
Election Returns.
State of Louisiana,
Parish nf 81 Tarnoanv


Parish of 81. Tammany,
Covington, September 4, 1908. J
The Judiciary Committee met this
day for the purpose of tabulating the
votes cast for Judge of the Twenty
Sixth Judicial District of Louisiana,
st. Tammany and Washington par
lshes, which were as follows:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

FOR SALE CHEAP. = We
have on hand a large lot of paw
ing brick, which we will sell
cheap. Get your sidewalks in
shape to meet the demands of
the new mail delivery at less
expense than it will be to you
later on.
ALEXIUS BROS. & co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Rev. DR.. Parker preached at the
Gibson street Methodist Church last
Sunday evening to large congrega-
ton. His text was: THE last shall be
first and the first shall be last.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

first and the first shall be last. !"
Watches, clocks and jewelry re-
paired and guaranteed by Jno. F.
Doty, next door to postoffice.
Bids for all kinds of lumber taken
by Dendinger & Co., through their
agents, Alexius Brothers & Co, will
receive prompt attention,
Edison Home Photograph and one
dozen records, Morning Glory horn
$40 20. Buy from Jno. F. Doty, next
to postoffce, and save money. Ma
chimes sold on easy payments.
Among the new advertisements
will be seen the professional card of
II j. Buquoi, M. D., who will be
found in his Office at the Southern
Hotel Or. Buquoi also has an office
at Abita Springs, at McNulty's drug
store.
Division passenger agent of the
Illinois Central, A. J. McDougal,
has recommended that special rates be
put in from Covington and intermedi-
ate points to Baton Rouge, for the
East Felicans fair, from October 81,
to be good until October rs.
The Wooodmen of the World are to
give a grand entertainment on Sep
tember IL at Cantrelle's Hall. A
comedy in three acts, "a Bachelor S
Dirvorce," is the principal attraction
and VIII be well worth seeing. See
advertisement on this page.
If any unpaid or insufficiently paid
letters or other matter bear the card
or address of the sender, or he be
known or oan be conveniently ascer-
tanned by the postmaster and is with
III the delivery of the Office the letter
or packagewill at once be returned to
him for proper postage.
The w. H. Kentzel printing house
has just issued from the press the
new Business Directory of Coving
ton, for 1908 gotten up by Mr.. Julian
Lafaye.
It's well printed in large, clear type
and contains information that will be
useful to the merchants and to all
classes of citizens. It is something
that Coyington has needed for some
time.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
of the Methodist Church was held at
Fitzgerald Chapel, Saturday and Sun
day, in charge of Rev. F. F. Parker,
ID. D., of New Orleans. There was
good attendance and large amount
of business was transacted at the
business session. A building commit
tee was appointed, composed of Geo.
Glass, John /. Fitzgerald. R. I.
Overs and VIM. Parker, to superin-
tend the construction of a new church
at Fitzgerald. The building will be
commenced soon, as considerable ma
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Succession of Malcolm H. White
No. 1914.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Twenty-sixth Judicial District Court, for the
Parish of st. Tammany, Louisiana.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

For everything up to date in lockets,
chains and belt buckles, go to Jno. +.
Doty, next to postoffice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
For Sale.

FOR SALE-1 full blood hound,
good stock, 10 mon tbs old, also l 16 #
cypress pirogue at a bargain. Must be
sold at once. V. G.. SMITH.
Box 1853. 919 25th Ave.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
September IL, 1908.
UAOD

Bogue Falaya Grove, No. 81
Meets on the first and third Satur-
gays Of each month, at 1880 p. M, in
sne Masonic building, Covington, La.
HI. H. SUDDUTH, Noble Arch
R0BT. l.. AUBERT, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

S or 6 doses $685. will cure any
case of Chills and Fever.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12
$4,000 To Loan

On Covington and Abita Springs
property. Improved or unimproved.
Reasonable interest. Apply to
WILLIAM RABB.
sel2-1m Ablta Springs Hotel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Final account, and application of ad-
ministrator to be discharged.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Watches, clocks and jewelry re-
paired and guaranteed by Jno. F.
Doty, next door to postoffice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Bids for all kinds of lumber taken
by Dendinger & Co., through their
agents, Alexius Brothers & Co, will
receive prompt attention,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Edison Home Photograph and one
dozen records, Morning Glory horn
$50 20. Buy from Jno. F. Doty, next
to postoffce, and save money. Ma
chimes sold on easy payments.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Among the new advertisements
will be seen the professional card of
II. j. Buquoi, M. D., who will be
found in his Office at the Southern
Hotel Or. Buquoi also has an office
at Abita Springs, at McNulty's drug
store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-12

Division passenger agent of the
Illinois Central, A. J. McDougal,
has recommended that special rates be
put in from Covington and intermedi-
ate points to Baton Rouge, for the
East Felicans fair, from October 81,
to be good until October rs.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

One OF the best foods for making
hens lay Is Jean meat When the sup
ply Of eggs fails. stop all other feeds
ard feed lean meat OF liver. and cheap
meats viii answer. and il will be found
superior 10 anything else that can be
used. Green bone containing a large
proportion Of lean meat is even better
provided the fat portions are removed
from the bone.
II viii be found cheaper than grain,
because IL viii make eggs. One reason
why the hens fail 10 lay when they
have plenty " grain Is that they re-
quire change, and meat supplies ;he
needfuL II the hens are fat. give one
ounce " lean meat each day, allowing
~ other food for a week or two, and
watch tle results.-t,Olman's Rural
World
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

At the Kansas Experiment Station
hogs were fed on a ration of alfalfa
hay and Kafiir corn meal. The gains
were 10 per cent more on this ration
than upon a ration of Kaffir corn meal
alone. For every bushel of Katfir corn
meal and 1888 pounds of alfalfa hay,
the gain was loss pounds, while upon
Kaffir corn meal alone the gain was
7.4S pounds per bushel. 1t is shown
that the hay gave better results when
cut early and that the chief nutrlment
was in the leaves. which should be
carefully saved during the process Of
harvesting. An earlier experiment at
the same station was tried to deter
mine the value of alfalfa pasture for
hogs. The hogs were allowed TO run
upon the alfalfa during the summer
and were fed a light ration of grain.
After deducting the probable gain for
the corn it was found that during the
summer each acre of alfalfa pasture
produced 776 pounds of pork.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

manufacturer of saddles is credite~
with the statement that one of the best
of polishes for riding saddles and brt
dies is new milk. This should not be
rubbed in the leather, however, until
the latter has been cleaned with slight
ly warm water and soap. Hard-work
ing stock saddles can be kept in good
condition by thoroughly rubbing with
three parts of palm oil and one OF
neatsfoot after first washing with soar
and water. For the leather lining OF
saddles that comes next to the horse
there is nothing so good as neatsfooi
oil. The salt which exudes from the
animals body is very hard ON the
leather. Vigorous and protracted rub
bling Of the leather is essential, what
ever dressing is used.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

TO measure an acre lie ring ~
each end Of a rope. the distance being
just G0 feet between them; lie a piece
OF oolored cloth exactly Ia the middle
Of this one acre Of ground viii be-
four Times the length and two and
one-half times the width, or the equa'
~ lO rods one way and 10 rods The
other making the fun acre 100 squarf
rods. Keep ihe rope dry, 80 d VIII moi
stretch. a rod is l0i9 linea feet AZ
acre is 4.siO squire yards or 48,5H
sQuare feet.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08
Early Layers.

Frequently a pullet starts laying be
fore the others aud continues to lay
well all the year; such a one should bs
carefully watched and her eggs saved
providing sufficient size was attained
before she began laying. Other pull
lets will lay a few eggs in the autumn
and then cease until spring; thesc
should, Of course. be discarded. Those
that begin laying prematurely are mo-
desirable, as they should attain the
size characteristic Of their breed be
fore commencing. and then lay con
tinuously during the rest Of bic fall ans
winter.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08
Using Commercial FertiIi.ers.

The pure nitrate of soda, muriate o.
potash, uper-phosphate or ground
bone, can be used in the garden, bu
unless a person has had experience OF
handles these very carefully, results
are apt TO be disappointing or disas
trous Plants of which the leaf OF
stalk are the edible portions must have
plenty of nitrogen, which is available,
in the guano and animal manure
When the roots or fruits are to be
eaten. phosphoric acid should be added
In the shape Of wood ashes or super
phosphate. Ground bone is too slow IL
becoming available.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

Experiments have shown that cor.
which is thoroughly dry will not be in
jured by any degree Of cold This
while interesting, is not as comforting
as it would appear TO be. for the rea
son that some confusion may result IN
deciding when corn is thoroughly dry
and further. corn once dry does moi
necessarily mean always dry. II left
subject to a mosture-laden atmosphere
IL Will very likely take up enough
moisture 10 render IL liable 10 injury
from severe freezing
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

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pon
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fer a A. for aNeep
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nlnHn 5000 fVu f0ur snede Hnd duo
lnaure larFS nnd bolton uDps
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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

stand frost. The farmer should al
least raise enough for his family
which can easily be done on a very
small strip of land that has been only
moderately MANFRED. This small de
mand FOR manure is due to the fec:
that bean plant roots have on them
nodules containing bacteria which
gather nitrogen from the air. White
beans need food cultivation, 70 that
the soil around the roots can be wei
treated, which favors the development,
of the nodules
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08
Scoop Gate for Wagon Box.

The end gate for a wagon box here
illustrated, answers the purpose best
of anything known for hauling corn or
anything which is 10 be scoOped from
the wagon box. The left figure shows
1t closed; being fastened by hook on
each side. When ready to unload.
loosen hooks, swing gate down and,
as it is supported by a chain on each
side. you can stand on it and COM
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

f'iiNf NH IHINE NN 400
n,F ~ tf falHV ~ ugb n iany
49, frtN NNfH Nf aH HnUn0l
fief .Nf Hf fl4la M planted
fH'IsT f.aN tNHI faa 49, ~ PAM
~ t.Da'f M aflT iNl aanel IN fl1sl
, besf ~ ~ lsfle ~ laani flD lsf
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

mence scoOping. 1t is fastened to bot
tom Of the box with strap hinges which
should be sunk into box and gate so
that II leaves an even surface to SCOOP
over. The gate should be about thirty
inches high and wide enough SO that
side boards Of same will fit over out
side Of box as shown in right hand
lgure.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

The use of fhe sirainer in pnh
whore flo art which falls INTO ihe
opening s lll.ely to he driven fhfousD
hy tNr fucoaedlug sironms of Milk b
uof desirable ~ use tends ~ ln
ufafe ilr germ olpicus 0f ilo nllb
ana Iuiure llf keepmg quHlliy
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

IN tuat moment II STRUCK me that had
left the draft of the old will on the
Office table beside the sheet of fresh fool
soap / went on tiptOe TO the door and
peeped through the green taffety blind
Lynn Ieames was standing by the table,
looking round him curiously: could see
him distinctly. but he could not see me.
by reason of the light from the Office win
dow falling on the blind Quickly he
caught up the draft. and ran his eye down
it.
Now this. being only draft. had Meth
er date nor signature. and he must have
jumped at once TO the conclusion that il
was the copy Of a will l was about to
draw up; and seeing that by this draft all
Flexmore's money WAS left TO Awdrey. il
must have convinced him that this instru-
ment was intended TO revoke that will
which ! had led him to believe was made
in his favor.
The sheet fell from his hand: he stoop-
ed hastily. picked il up. and replaced it
on the table / moved a chair. made
chatter with an empty plate as if 1 were
just rising from my lunch. then 1 opened
the door and entered my Office briskly
Lynn Yeames was seated al some dis
lance from the table. looking pale
How do you do. SIR" said l. You
don't look quite yourself this morning"
Il am upset: my uncle is in a critical
condition. don't know whether you
know it. / came over TO tell you
thought you ought TO know. in case there
was any legal matter TO arrange
AS il happens. there is a very impor-
tant matter TO arrange. I have just
come back from FlexmOre HOuse-you
heard nothing there7 Well-of course l
can place confidence in you. Mr.
YeamesY"
Il give you my word Of honor that
you may depend upon my secrecy" be
hastened TO assure me
Good. sir. ] trust 70 your honor.
Your uncle is about to revoke his will"
And I glanced significantly at the papers
on the table. Il assure you" continued.
y have done all in my power to persuade
him TO the contrary"
''Of course you have. in your own in
terest," said he savagely.
lone must consider ones own interests
sometimes; and after having had the
management Of the estate for 50 many
years
what on earth has induced him TO re-
woke it?" be asked, taking very slight
pains to conceal his chagrin.
Il believe be has been considerably IN
huenced by DR. Awdrey"
DIR. Awdrey2' be exclaimed. What
has be been talking aboutY"
We'll" said Il, still with good deal
Of sham hesitation, Il believe you were
indiscreet enough 70 inform him thar Won
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-08-08

But how would it endf That l could
not foresee. That he had gone OF with
some definite and immediate purpose 1
was convinced Would he in the next
hour undo himself completely by throwing
off Miss Dalrymple and making his uncle
understand that he had no intention of
marrying her? 1t would be sharp work;
but men lose no time when their fortunes
are at stake. I'VE shall see," said 1, re-
turning to my work, for which l hoped
there would be no need when l went up
for Flexmore's signature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-31

ness in her own defense and establish
the fact that she is perfectly innocent
in this matter"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-31
HELD IN $4,000 BAIL
Man and Woman Charged With Con-
spring Against Frank Could.

New York, July 31.-Mrs. Ben Teal.
wife of a stage manager, and Harry
Mousley, private detective, were
each held in $4,000 bail today to await
the action of the grand jury in charges
against them of attempted subornation
of perjury in trying to prepare testi-
mony to be used in the divorce pro-
ceedings brought by Mrs. Frank j.
Gould. Miss Julia Fleming, seam
stress, who also Is accused or having
conspired to obtain false evidence
against Mr.. Gould, already has waived
examination before a magistrate and
is held under bail.
The chief evidence against Mrs. Teal
and Mousley was given by Mabel Mac
Causland, who testified she was asked
by them to make false affidavit
charging Mr.. Gould with improper
conduct.
Maurice B. Blumenthal. attorney
for Mrs. Teal said:
eff the grand jury indicts there will
be trial before a jury and then we
shall break the seal at present on Mr..
Gould's lips. Mrs. Teal will be wit