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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
THE ABlTA SCHOOL.
genciies.

The entertainment given last Saturday at
Abita Springs, as advertised, for the school,
by the school and in the school building"
has community sound that is expressive of
the sentiment that has given the people of
Abita a model public school-a school not
simply of intellectual training, but in which
character is nodded and sentiment bred
that makes the happy home, the useful citi-
zen and the national patriot. Those who
witnessed the exercises of the evening were
impressed with the allertness and evident
desire of the children to infinitely conform
with instructions in their drills, and this So
performance of the other, with an I'M
selfish desire for united perfection. This
feature of the entertainment was the result
Of the characteristic traits that make Pro-
fessor Smith remarkably successful in the
conduct of the school. He has inculcated a
spirit of pride in the school that causes each
pupil to feel responsibility for the success
of the whole-that he is not merely respon-
sible for individual failure but for it's CON
comitant effects.
It will be noticed in the program of the
entertainment, which will be found in the
letter of our Abita Springs. correspondent,
that an historical lesson has been taught, in
which has been impressed upon the minds
OF the pupil the grandeur OF the achieve
ment of the United States in freeing Cuba
from the tyrannical rule of Spain and insti-
tuting on that island form of government
and sanitary improvements that should
pave the way for the growth Of free, in
telligent and happy people. This lesson is
opportunity provided at a time when the
scholars are taking up the study of the his
torical events thus aptly illustrated, and said
not alone in impressing these facts on the
memory, but in stimulating national pride
and respect.
Miss Carney and Miss Mutt, who are CO.
laborers with Professor Smith in the school,
are likewise painstaking and much inter
ested in keeping up its high standard of ex-
cellence, as we'll as Miss Smith, daughter
of the Professor, who, while not officially
connected with it, has taken an active in
terest in its success.
Professor Smith, in a conversation with
the editor, paid very high compliment to
the school trustees of Abita, in stating that
it had never before been his pleasure to
receive such hearty support and earnest
personal endeavor as had been given him by
the Board. The ladies of Abita have also
interested themselves in their school and
aided much in its success.
There is probably not a heater kept, bet
ter disciplined school nor one more advanced
in educational method and system than that
of Abita Springs in the parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
WHOSE FAULT IS IT2

Time and again we have urged the impor-
lance of citizens association, standing
committee or some other representative
body Of citizens to look after the interest of
the town as occasion may require, or to see
that guests receive the attention due them
Such an organization or committee would
have prevented the embarrassment of last
Sunday, when Knights of Columbus and
visiting parties failed to arrange for the
necessary number of meals. Covington can
easily provide for and entertain much
larger number of people than were here
Sunday but in order that things may run
smoothly and without delay there must be
notification Of the number of guests to be
entertained. In the event of failure on the
part Of visitors to make proper provision for
this. then such a committee as we suggest
could take upon themselves the duty of in
vestigating and providing.
IT was understood that a committee of
thirty Of the visitors had matters in charge
and that in due time proper arrangements
would be made to see that all were comfort
ably and properly cared for. Consequently
incomplete arrangements were made, and
ID the committee failed to appear no hostelry
took the risk of providing meals that might
not be called for. The consequence was
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
COYiD8tOn Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

Mrs J. Stern left Sunday afternoon for a
few day visit in New Orleans.
The Matrons Afternoon Euchre Club met
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. B. B. War
rem as hostess at her pretty home Mrs
Geo. Sears was lucky enough to secure the
first prize, Mrs. B. B. Warren the second,
Mrs. R. L. ALBERT the third, while Mrs
Fred Hardy was given the consolation prize
Mrs. Fred Hardy will entertain the club at
the Southern Hotel next week.
DIR. Clay Richard, of Madisonville, was a
Covington visitor Wednesday.
Miss Madeline and Susie Bokenfohr were
Crescent City visitors last week.
Miss Odette Monet who has been among
the guests of Riverside Inn for sometime,
left the early part of this week for New Or
leans to spend Carnival there.
Miss Adele Blum, of Donaldsonville, who
is the attractive guest of Mrs. E. L. Char
ropin, was given dance Friday night by
Mr.. Barley Smith The large and pretty
ding room of the Southern Hotel was used
for dancing by music furnished by Mr..
Guyol. During the evening delicious re
freshments were served and the crowd did
not leave until after midnight Among those
present were: Misses A. Blum, A. PeronceI,
M. Poole, A. Boudousquie, E. Heints and
Grace Turner; Messers. John Dienddorf, c.
Barley Smith, Allie Davenport, Numa He
bert, Marvin Poole and Jim Hebert, also Mr.
and Mrs. E. D. Kentzel, Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
Hebert, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Poole, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. A. Loop
1t was a great pleasure to see DR.. G. e.
Williams out again this week, looking so well,
after his recent illness.
Mrs. 7. L. Drummond, of Edwards, Miss,
IS the guest of Mrs. S. V. kentzel
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Quite number young people met at the residence o Miss
Bertha Perreand Saturday night party in honor Of
new and future home Franknton These young ladies'
both dearly loved by all who know them only socially but
sadly missed It is hoped they will often Covngton
visits and that they will entirely forget the many Covngton
friends whose best wishes they CARRY with them their future
home Miss Lucy has resigned both the position of president of
EpWoh League and organt at the Methodist ceurch posi-
lions which she filed with credit
Mrs Julia Vol Of New Orleans left Friday for New Orleans
way of Vaudeville after being the guest Mrs Boudousque
for short time
Mrs Louis Morgan spent Monday in New Orleans
The Five Hundred Club met Tuesday afternoon with
Wales hostess Mrs Marvin Poole won the first prize
very pretty berch bark canoe be used as fern dish while
ed linen handkerchefs Mrs W. j. Warren will entertain the
Club Tuesday March next Tuesday being Mardi Gras day
John Halter and sister who have been visiting New Orleans
for several days returned home Monday evening,
The Young Ladies Afternoon Euchre Club met Wednesday
with the Misses Ganre ashoes The lucky winner Of the
the third Miss A. Boudousque while Miss M Bokenfohr can
tured the consolation and Miss E. blanche the BOBBY
Mrs Ed. Kentze and little Dale left Wednesday for
short visit to Mrs. Burns in New Orleans.
Quite number of young folks met Tuesday night at the home
Mrs ArchieSmth to meet the Misses Durne and Churchill
who guests Of her sister Miss Grace Bossman Dancing and
made the hours quickly and pleasantly Delicious
refreshments served Misses Churchill and Duhe are
Doth very attractive young ladies Of New Orleans and will no
doubt enjoy their visit here and will leave MANY friends
when they return home.
Mr. Robert Dutsch and Miss Beatrice Therio were
red Tuesday morning $50 o'clock the vestry room of the
Catholic Church Father Koegre performing the ceremony in
the presence of thetwo families Mr. o. Richard cousin Of e
bride Mr. Numa Heber who was best man. Miss Mary Dusch
sister OF the and chum of the bride and Miss dt
guest of Miss Dusch Miss Theriot wore dark green rave
suit with beautiful white hand embroidered net waist and
large picture hat and at time in her life was she nreffar mr.
sWeeer looking The only attendant Mr. Nua Heber as
After the ceremony happy couple left he
612 train for New Orleans spend few DAYS with RELATIVES
New Orleans and Lafayette They will Coyington
Postmaster Therot and Mr. Robt Dutsch ID the ~
Dookkeeper OF the Coyngton Bank and Trust Company
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
Vaudeville Notes

Mr.. Wolf and family, of New Orleans, are spend
ing few days in Vaudeville at their home on the
Lake Shore.
Among, the Sunday visitors to Vaudeville were Mr.
Orfila and Prof Fortune of New Orleans
Miss Blanch We'll, of New Orleans and Mr. Sol
Levy OF Evergreen, La, were the guests of Jacob
Levy Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs: Henry Brendt and children, Mr.
Hyre and Mr.. Brown of Madison, Wis, spent few
days in Vaudeville, guests at Lake View House
business visitors here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln, of New Orleans, spent a
few days in Vaudeville the past week
Miss Jessie Foster, of New Orleans, is the guest
of her parents for few weeks
Misses Martha Oler Antoinette Pizette, Inez Ri
bava and Messrs. Geo. Thompson, John Hutchinson
and M G. McHardy enjoyed trolly ride to Coving-
ton Sunday.
Mr.. Percy Youngblood and children, of New Or
leans, were the guests of Mr.. Leblanc Sunday.
ago. died Wednesday, February 10, age 40 years
The community extends their sympathy to the be-
reaved family. The deceased leaves daughter
mother and husband.
The new steamer Ozone, formerly the Pineland
made its trial trip Sunday and those on board re-
ported the boat to be floating palace and grand
Vaudeville were Messrs. Clay Riggs, W. Riggs L.
S. Berg and G. A. David from Covington were Pres
ton Herndon, Judge 7. M: Burns and Sheriff T. E.
Brewster. There were also on board a large number
from Houtonville and jacksonville.
One of the social events of the week was the mar
rage Of Miss Gladys Owens to Mr.. Sidney Daussat
1uS CSt einouy was performed by rev T.. A. Renn1e,
of Covington, and Rev Father Roth, of Vaudeville,
at high noon Tuesday, Feb. l6, at DR.. A. Givens'
residence in Marigny Avenue. The house was beauti-
fully decorated with palms, ferns and flowers The
wedding party stood under bower of pines ferns
and wild lassamnes in the reception hall while the
ceremony was being performed. The bride was
gowned in beautiful embroidered Irish poplin and
carried boquet of brides roses The maid of honor
was Miss 0'Rouke, of sidel, La, who wore gown
of blue crepe de chene. The best man was Mr. T.
Daussat of New Orleans, brother of the groom
After the ceremony the reception followed and re-
freshments were served TO the large number of
guests present. then the bride donned her travelling
suit of blue broadeoth with hat to match, and the
happy couple left the train for an extended tour
The out of town guests Mrs. Doussat and fami-
y, of New Orleans; James Givens and family. of
Sldell; H. J. Smith, Miss Annie Smith and Mrs
Hawkins Of Covington; DR.. and Mrs. Brisbane, Miss
Florence Huberwald Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Gormillen,
Mr.; and Mrs. w. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. 7. Fitz-
william, Miss BoyI and Mrs. Giffney of New Or
leans; Mrs. Mueller, of Ramsay; Mr.. w. Rosseaux,
and Mrs. C. Barley, of Slide
Mr. and Mrs. Daussat were the recipients of many
beautiful presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doussat expect to make their future
home in Houma, La.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

and the business man who undertake
each others business.
Dinges g. Everist after fifteen years
of experience in decorating the homes
of Marshalltown are yet consulting the
greatest decorators in the world, and
are constantly adding to their knowl-
edge. They will freely give you any
advice or suggestion If you wish to
consult them in the harmonization of
colors in making your home a beau
tiful place to live in.
Dinges & Everist opposite the NJ. e.
church and one-half block east of Billy
Sundays tabernacle, have a fine Sc
lected stock of wall paper from cents
to 81 per roll and without exception the
best workmen in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17
EACH SALE BEST EVER
Modern Merchandising Methods of The
Fair Meet Public ApprovaI-Addi-
tionaI Bargains for Big Festival Sale.

That it "pays to ADVERTISE was never
more convincingly demonstrated to the
management of The Fair than during
the ten days past, results being most
satisfactory in every respect. Liberal
purchases by regular patrons and also
many sales effected to new customers,
several coming with the statement that
The Fair had been recommended as a
reliable place to buy dry goods, milli-
merry, ladies' suits, skirts and furnish
ings, shoes, oxfords, mems and boys
clothing and furnishings.
We were we'll aware that our buyers
extensive shipments comprised mer-
chandise secured under exceptionally
favorable circums tances, and also that
these goods should be soon in the
hands of consumers, and even tho the
weather conditions We're so unfavor-
able, we believed the above facts prop
erly placed before the buying public
would rebound to our mutual advan-
tage, and we are pleased to state that
IL
Advertising without the merchau-
disc to back it up is Of course futile,
and not worthy of consideration. A
big stock of which the buying public
knows nothing is little better, but our
experience has shown that the peo-
pie are. willing to meet more than halt
way the, firm which will supply sea-
sonable, reliable merchandise Z. in an
absolutely straightforward manner,
sharing with customers the benefit Of
fortunate purchases by means of cash
methods, and working at all times to
the mutual rather than any exclusive
advantage to either the customer or
The Fair.
On another page in this issue is de-
tailed many additional bargains in
Guided in our big festival sale contin-
uing entire next week, and the man
agement feels practically. assured the
record will continue unbroken-each
succeeding sale at The Fair proving
the "best ever
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17
MEN OF CHURCH ORGANIZE.
Congregational Brotherhood Formed
and Officers Are Elected.

and Officers Are Elected.
At supper, served in the basement
of the Congregational church Friday
evening, the Brotherhood of the First
Congregational church was organized
and officers were elected. The follow
ing were the officers and committee
chairmen chosen: President, j. Il.
Billiard; vice president, H. G. Brint-
nall; secretary, r. P. Miller: treasurer,
r. w. Stevens; membership commits
tee. L. 7. Carney; program and adj
vertising, J. T. Pound; missionary, DR..
George Johnson; evangelistic and BIZ
BILE study. Henry e. Wilson.
OF the fifty men who were present
practically al lof them signitied their
intention of becoming members. The
object of the brotherhood is christian
citizenship and civic betterment. Short
talks were made by Rev. NJ. N. Smith
and Rev. C. H. Morris, who brought
greetings from the brotherhoods of
their respective churches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17
SINCE WORLD BEGAN
The Less One Knows the More Freely
He Will Give His Advice-Better to
Be Sure Than Sorry.

If a business man buys farm and
goes = farming nine. times out of ten
hs e.. make a failure of it. and the
same. is equally true if a farmer buys
a business Neither thinks that it takes
any knowledge of the other mans bus.
mess ITO. succeed. The same is true in
decorating your homes. Some who
know nothing about the decorating art
will try to tell you how to decorate
your, home. and, what to put in the diff
ferent rooms. It Is the same since the
world began the less one knows the
more free he Is to give his advice about
that OF which he has no knowledge
and his failure is as sure as the farmer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17
rae City il. Brief
Geo. j. Allen. optical specialist.

06O. y. Alien, Optical SQeC1ailSL.
Miss Grace Van Orman spent Fri
day in Union on business.
A. B. Mccartney cleans wall paper.
Leave orders Deuells, phone lis.
Mr. G. f. stansberry, of Gilman,
spent Friday in the city on business.
The Marshalltown Teachers Union
will meet as usual at 2:30 Monday aft
ernoon, in room 30, at the Methodist
church.
MIR. r. G. Valentine, auditor of the
Marshall Oil Company. left for Omaha
Friday night, where he remained to-
day on business.
Mrs. T. j. Fletcher, of Chicago, ar
rived in the city Friday evening, and
will be a guest at the home of her
brother Mr.. A. G. Click, for about ten
days.
C. NJ. Coleman, manager of the Pill
grim Hotel, has purchased of Dr. and
Mrs F. S. Hynds, the lot at 2OS North
Seventh. street for 5000. There is pos
sibility that Mr.. Coleman will build on
the property before the summer is
over
I. L. Brown, janitor Of the public
library, has a lemon tree in the library
building which gives promise of yield
ing a good crop Of fruit within the
next few months. The tree has been
covered with blossoms for some time,
and now the blossoms are dropping off,
leaving the green fruit.
MIR. q. III. Ruth, of the Marshall Oil
Company, left Friday evening for
Sioux City, Sioux Falls Aberdeen and
Fargo, where he will remain for a few
days looking after business matters.
Mr.. L. r. Willard, Of the company,
went to Mason City Friday night. and
will join Mr.. Ruth early next week.
Mrs. Caroline Strain, of LeGrand,
celebrated her 10th birthday anniver-
sary Wednesday,, with a quiet gather
ing OF her own family. A birthday
card shower was q feature of the oc-
casion, Mrs. Strain receiving $50 post
cards from nineteen different states,
and one from Canada. all sent by we'll
wishing friends.
j. H. Crabtree and wife returned
home Friday morning from a visit in
Oklahoma, Kansas. and Nebraska, COW
July, with relatives and friends. They
had q very enjoyable sojourn, but are
| glad to get back home. as Marshall
town looks particularly good to them.
Mr.. Crabtree says the season Is fully
as Backward In the states named, as
An Iowa, altho further advanced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

Brigadier Mcmillan and son and En-
sign Handley, of Des Moines, arrived
in the city today, and tonight will cons
duct meetings at the Salvation Army.
Services will also be in charge of the
visiting officers Sunday. Tonight re-
cruits will be sworn in. The Sunday
services comprise holiness meeting at
10:30, junior meeting at 2:30. and the
commissioning of local officers at S
o'clock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

Roland Record: O. o. Thompson
came from Marshalltown and will re-
main at the home of his father for
some time to assist him at the nursery
during the spring rush.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

The last Our Club party of the sea-
son was enjoyed at Red Mems hall
Friday night. forty couples being In at
tendance. Mr.. VIII Bray, of Grinnell,
was q guest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

Be sure you are working on the cor
rect skeleton of towns in the Tuffree
piano prize contest. The first puzzle
was misprinted. Number should have
been d t II. Telephone the
ct
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

MIR. and Mrs. Charles Mold, Of Ma
'ietta, were in the city Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

Only $S.sS for a 110-egg Klondike
See Schmidt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

Mrs. George III. Conkling and little
son, who have been spending the Win
ter in California, arrived in the city
this morning for a visit with the for
mer's sister. Mrs. Mary McMahon. and
nieces, Misses Addie and Ina ConlIling
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

Invitations We're issued today by DR..
Cora Williams Choate and Mrs Eliz-
abeth Lawrence for a series of parties.
to begin Friday, April %. The first af-
fair will be novelty luncheon. This will
be followed on Wednesday by another
luncheon, and on Friday, April 80, With
a tea. Invitations have been extended
to 200 for the three affairs, all of which
will be held at the Lawrence home, $40
West Main street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

The Melbourne schools, assisted by
home talent musicians. will give a big
program Friday evening, April 90.
There will be two spelling contests, for
prizes to which schools of the sur
rounding country are privileged to en-
ter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17
DR.. Billiard. osteopath. is west Main.

Don't forget the ball game tonight.
7. NJ. c. A. GYM.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

C. M. Coleman, manager of the Pill
grim Hotel, has purchased of DR.. and
Mrs. F. S. Hynds, the lot at 20S North
Seventh. street for 5000. There is a pos
sibility that Mr.. Coleman will build on
the property before the summer is
Ounr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

Miss Grace Van Orman spent Fri
day in Union on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

Mrs. T. ]. Fletcher, of Chicago, ar
rived in the city Friday evening, and
will be a guest at the home of her
brother, Mr.. A. G. Click, for about ten
davc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-17

MR. r. G. Valentine, auditor of the
Marshall Oil Company, left for Omaha
Friday night, where he remained to-
daX ON business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-01
GOVERNOR

Edith. thoughtfully. But confess Il
has made me nervous. I did not bring
many jewels, fortunately. but l have
, my mothers pearls and a few Other
, trinkets would not care to lose, ant
| do not know what to do with them
/ since 1t appears unsafe to trust things
in ones room, even If they are, Sc
curely put away. Mrs. Bundy insisted
that she locked up her emeralds with
her own hands. and had the key on q
ribbon around her neck" ~
Il am glad we left when we did" ]
remarked as she paused. Not that
am burdened with Jewels, but II
must be awfrilly1 unpleasant" !:
1T is." she agreed: .'one is inclined
to look susRiciously Zones neighbors
have put my treasures in. this boz. and
carried It. with me everywhere this
morning. ! would not even trust tmy
maid. who has been with me for years.
l do not know what in the world " de
with them. and am more than hak in.
clined to dig hole and bury them
deep and safe"
She gave vexed little laugh as.she
spoke. and raised a box wrapped In
white paper which she held on her
lap. and which had appeared to con
tain bonbons.
"I'll tell you.'' said Elizabeth. I'M
pulsively. Leave them here. There
is little irCn safe under the china
closet in the dining room. l can't
imagine why it was put there. for 1t
Is not big enough to hold much silver.
even II we had anything but the most
obvious plate; but II possesses two
padlccks. and you could lock 1t and
keep the keys"
DO you really mean it," said Lady
Edith. incredulously.
''Yes-why not? I'm sure we won't
be pursued for our valuables, and. II
you will take all responsibility for leav-
to the exclusive use of the safe-isn't
she. girls?"
or course We agreed willingly, and
were quite repaid by the look of relief
In her big brown eyes and the pretty,
eager manner with which she endeav-
ored to express her gratitude.
Let us put them away at once and
get them on our minds" suggested
Gabrielle. springins from the ham,
mock and leadinS the way to the din
ing room.
So we opened the door-which
looked like an ordinary wooden panel
below the corner closet-and disclosed