St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-26

draWn-Work scarf, Mrs. Preston Herndon
the second, linen draWn-Work scarf, while
Mrs. Ernest Wales won the consolation, one
half dozen small cake plates. Mrs. Albert
Smith entertains the club next on New
/ Years Eve.
The Five Hundred Club met THURSDAY
afternoon as the guest of Mrs. Ernest Wales,
Mrs. Marvin Poole won the first prize, 9
magazine stand, Mrs. Sidney Prague, the
second, one-half dozen Japanese saucers, and
Mrs. Albert Smith won the consolation.
Mrs. B. B. Warren entertains the club next
Tuesday.
Mr.. Albert Trepagnier, of New Orleans,
spent Sunday in Covington, the guest of
DR.. and Mrs B. B. Warren.
Mrs. Edward Terrebonne, of New Orleans,
spent Monday in Covington, the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Fontaine Poole. Mr. and
Mrs. Terrebonne are to spend the winter in
Ablta Springs, guests at the Terrebonne Cot
tage.
Mr.. Julian Smith spent Sunday evening
IN New Orleans, guest of the Linton family.
Prof. W. A. Dixon, wife and little daugh-
ter. Perrlne Carson, are to leave Friday for
Prof. and Mrs. B. V. B. Dixon.
Messrs. Charley and Richard Dutsch were
guests of relatives Sunday.
The Young Ladies' Afternoon Euchre
Club met Wednesday as guests Of Miss Zene
blanche, at the home of her aunt, in 23d
Avenue. The first prize was won by Miss
Susie Bokenfohr; second by Miss A. Bou-
dousquie, third, Miss A. Sweeney; consola-
tlon Miss B. Theriot and the BOBBY, Miss E..
Richard
Mrs. Christopher and daughter, Lola,
spent Monday and Tuesday in New Orleans
Mrs. Ruth Stockton was weekend visi-
tor to friends in Coyington
Mrs. Kent and daughter, Miss Hilda, left
Wednesday to spend the holidays with
friends in New Orleans,
Mr.. Neil Sweeney. Jr.. who is attending St
Joseph's College, in New Orleans, is now
in Covington to spend the holidays with his
parents.
Mrs. Malcolm White, of Breaux Bridge, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. White
Mrs. Duncan and daughters, Misses Fay
and Dorothy, spent Sunday in Covington.
Mr.. Victor Picou, Of Bogalusa, spent Sun
day here, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John
ClaVerie
Mrs. Bonabel, of New Orleans, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Boudousquie.
Mr.. Milton SeWall and Mr.. Harper spent
Sunday at the home of DR.. f. E. Gautreaux.
Mr.. K. White, Of Bogalusa, spent Friday
in Covington.
a business trip Wednesday December Is, on
his little launch, and returned Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ C. Smith returned from
their trip to Denver, Col, last Sunday. Mr..
Smith has been greatly benefited by the
change.
Miss Rubie Smith, who has been attending
Whitworth College is home for the holidays.
Messrs. Christ. Dutch, a student of the
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
Warren Smith, of Southwestern Industrial
Institute, at Lafayette and Frank Kentzel,
Of Louisiana Industrial Institute, Ruston,
La, are home for the holidays.
Mr. Percy Theriot who is taking a course
in pharmacy, in New Orleans, is home tol
spend Christmas.
Remember that your poll tax must be paid before
the LIST day of January.
There was ice and frost Wednesday morn
ing.
Business in Covington has been very good
this week.
The town taxes will be delinquent on Dec
81, 1908, and after that date will draw inter
est. Better pay up and avoid cost.
The Commission authorized to name the parish |
registrars OF voters mas Doen called Dy Governor
sanders to meet on December 20. The Commission is |
composed OF Governor Sanders, Secretary of State
Michel and Attorney General Guion It will meet in
Baton Rouge.
We call the attention of our readers to the card of
w. j. Smith, civil engineer, on the local page. Mr.
Smith is graduate of the State University in civil
engineering, is thoroughly capable and is native of
st. Tammany parish. Any work you may have in
lis line will receive prompt attention and will bewel
lone.
Our Gents Neckwear Department is complete with
J. STERN & SON.
The Supreme Court Of the District of Columbia
found the officials of the American Federation of
labor guilty of contempt and sentenced them fol-
ows Samuel Gompers, President twelve months in
all; John Mitchell, Vice President, nine months
md Frank Morrison Secretary, six months.
Last Wednesday the Grand Jury in New Orleans
rought IN indictments for manslaughter against N.
!; Pearsall, Henry Sleger, A. E. Hudson, w. A. i
blackburn, A. B. Keys, S. E. Flanagan and J. O.
Arrnistead.
They also condemned the action of the North
astern in not providing immediate relief for the in
ured and suffering passengers of the wrecked train
Bonds were fixed at 81 900.
Owing to serious illness in the church and Sunday
chool, the Christmas entertainment arranged by
ne Presbyterian Sunday School has been given up
IN informal celebration will take place on Saturday
december rs, in the afternoon from $50 to $50 X
'hlldren and teachers are requested to assemble
I the church yard if the weather is favorable I
therwse in the manse