St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-19
Abita News and Society Notes
BY w. E. FEZENDE.
MILK DEPOT FOR ABITA.

milk depot with output of from so to rs gallons
per day is the latest enterprise to take the business
field in Abita Springs. The depot, besides shipping
surplus milk for dairymen here, will operate dairy,
which will be model one in every respect. The
latest patent mixers, sterlized milk shipping cans,
sanitary stables and a modern refrigerating plant
will go towards completing the fixtures
Messrs Joseph Rauch and John Stire, who are ope-
rating this milk depot working hard to make it
success. There is no reason why we should not
succeed, said Mr.. Rauch. We are within stone s
throw of the Express Office and railroad depot in the
center OF the village and we will have all the modern
appliances for operating dairy that money can pur-
chase. The milk depot which, no doubt will be a
fine will be in operation very shortly, and
will ship all its milk the N. O. G. N railroad to
New Orleans
Abita Springs is cutting quite figure in politics.
the office addressed to Mayor Martin Berman Mayor
OF New Orleans, congratuIating him his re-nOml-
nation and complimenting him for the successful
term in office. Many went on to wish that he and
Bryan would be the successful contestants this fall
The only thing talked of here is the Electric Road.
spoke to farmer of the potato crop the other day,
and he answered that: I" he thought they'd be run
ming to Vaudeville soon.
One of the social events of the past week was the
Euchre last Saturday, given by the management of
the New Abta Springs Hotel. The dining hall where
the tables were arranged usual tastefuly de-
corated with profusion of ferns and pine bowers.
The prizes which very handsome were awarded
to Miss Pearl Bonita and Mr. Dave Wobrette first
prizes, while the second prizes went to Mrs. Phneas
Moses and Mr.. William Rabb. Miss Hattie Oswold
and Mr. Walter Bonita received the consolation which
was stick of Johnny Crook Candy; they took the
partys best wishes for hearty chew" We wish
to make special mention of Mr.. Sylvan Kahn who
was 60 IT - with the girls, and Mrs. o. ALBERT and
Mr.. Leon SOuchon for the creditable in which
they entertained their guests After the games re-
freshments were served, and dancing INDUCED in.
Mr.. Thomas Cahill visited Abita Sunday and shook
hands with his many old chums.
DIR. and Mrs. A. S. Yenni and family returned to
their home IN New Orleans after several months
spent at their beautiful summer home here
Mr.. Albert Backer and Miss Leona Alonza visited
the latter,s sister Miss Manola Alon1a who is the
guest of the Misses Cook, near Abita Springs
DIR. and Mrs L. c. Hentz were visitors to New
Orleans this week.
Mr. Jeff Harnett, prominent business man from
New Orleans is visitor here this week.
The guests of German Cottage gave launch ride
aboard the Nettie R. last Tuesday. The party left
Abta on the $50 a. m. train for Covington and
boarded the boat at the foot of Columbia street.
where they proceeded to the mouth of the Tchefunta
river where sumptuous repast was served. The
party returned the o'clock train, and quite an
enjoyable day spent by ALL
Miss Elice Kiefe returned to her home in New Or
leans Wednesday, after several weeks spent with her
cousin, Miss Huddleston, on the Military Road.
Miss Nettie Oswald is guest of the New Abita
Hotel. Miss Oswold will shortly leave for visit to
Windsor, Canada, where she will be the guest of
er cousin
Mr.. O. C. Bridges of Vaudeville, and Miss Laura
Morange of Abta Springs, were married in Abita
Springs on Wednesday, September 9, 1908
Last Monday a lotto party was given at the New
Abita Hotel, quite number of the hotel guests en-
joyed the game as well as large number from the
outside. After the game, dancing was INDUCED in
and an enjoyable time spent
Mr.. Emerson Sterling of New Orleans visited his
friend Mr.. William Kern, who is guest at Lorio
Cottage.
Mr.. Eddie Goldsmith has returned to his home in
New Orleans after several months at Cozy Cottage.
An entertainment will be given at the Town Hall,
on September the 26th, the proceeds to go towards
the public school fund
Mr.. and Mrs M. Felix of Kenner have returned
home, after several weeks spent with Mr.. and Mrs.
Sol Kohn.
Misses L. and A. Fielding sojournng at Oak
Cottage.