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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-16
LOUISIANA PINE LANDS.

sThere are many things that indicate a
prosperous. growth for Louisiana, and not
the least of the causes of this growth is the
good work that has been done by the State
Department of Agriculture in encouraging
the production of corn. The fact that ex-
+ansive farming has been confined to cotton,
sugar and rice has produced the impression
abroad that there were no other prohtaole
crons suitable to Louisiana soil and climate.
But the discovery that not only can corn be
nlentifully raised for home use but for ex-
mort also is causing investment IN our lands
nv shrewd spectators, who recognize that
their value will be more than doubled IN
short time. Not only can we raise corn IN
Louisiana. but we can plant late crop II
+bn earlv crop is failure, and we can raise
a forage crop after the early crop IS gain
cred.
thousands of acres of Louisiana corn
londs are being advertised for sale IN CHI
caoo. and agents are picking up everything
+bo+ thew can turn over at profit. 1t Will
not tax the memory of St. Tammany resi-
dents severely to recall the fact that few
Years back they could have homesteaded a
quarter section of land at cost OF about
s1A 90: but they did not want it because 1t
was Of no account" There would be race
- oct itrnow. Only two or three years ago
= was disputed that corn could be profitably
..o;aod while some farmers maintained that
not even sweet potatoes could be raised IN
+ t s.fatwoods." Yet experts say these are
t t,,e finest kind of truck lands, and there is
1 ct Doubt that in the near future they will
be bringing fancy prices
:. - peonle who can now buy these cutoVer
..;ra lands, where they are still in the hands
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-16
COVin8tOn~ Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

Mrs. M. C. Smith and son Earl left this
morning for New Orleans, where Earl viii
take up commercial course at Soule College
Mrs. S. D. Anderson returned Sunday
from pleasant visit to relatives in New Or.
leans
Mr.. Percy Theriot spent Sunday in Gov.
ington.
Mrs. F. Weber, after spending several
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-16

Just received carload of brick and shingles. See
US before buying. ALEXIUS BROS. & co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
A Pint of Horse Power.

Oliver Wendell Holmes once asked a
scientific friend how soon it would be
possible for him to "buy pint of horse
power at the corner grocery" This
conceit of the genial philosopher does
not seem such mirage when we reflect
upon the new revelation in physical
science-radium-th enormous energy
and nearly everlasting potentiality that
are stored in so small space. If the
energy that radium is calculated to ex-
ert in 100000 years could be concentrat-
ed in few days, an ounce of radium
would drive a 80 horse power motor car
around the world at thirty miles per
hour; or, grammeUess than 1-3Oth of
of an ounce) would raise 500 tons mile
high. Charles Allen Mum, editor of
the Scientific American, says, "Radium
is destined to disturb the equipoise of
eur leaders of science and shake our
whole system of chemical physics to it's
very foundation Prof. Patty brings
apparatus and several tubes of this re-
markable mineral to show our people
next Wednesday night, Jan 13, at the
opera house and will provide an even
ing of experimentation long to be re-
membered; he will also demonstrate the
wonders of Liquid Air and Wireless
TeIegraphy the same evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Mrs. Lettitia Stout.

Sister Lettitia Stout, widow of the
late VIM. j. Stout, died at the home Of
her son-in-law and daughter Mr.. and
Mrs. Ted Morris, near High Point, Dec.
23rd, 1908, aged 85 years, 10 months
and II days. She married Wm. ].
Stout in 1889 in Jefferson county, Iowa.
She was the mother of eight children,
two having preceded her in death.
Those living are, Sarah ]. Morris,
Annie E. Moorhead, John A. and Daniel
M. Stout, Susan A. Skinner and Ala ID.
Skinner. Sister Stout was the first of
the faithful charter members of the
brethren of this county which was or
ganized in 1856. Services were held at
the Franklin church on Christmas day
by the writer. Interment in cemetery
adjoining, by the side Of her husband.
T.. NJ kOB
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
COURT HOUSE CHANGES
Several Changes in the County Of
fiCiaIs we're Made with the Be-
Ginning of the New Year.

The new county officers were sworn
in and took possession of the county
Offices on Saturday, there being several
new officials. Treasurer +. 6. Monroe,
county attorney Geo. W. Baker, county
superintendent j. W. Long, and mem
bers of the board of supervisors A. B.
McClaran and s. p. Wiley, and county
surveyor j. NJ. Hollinger were all re-
elected to succeed themselves.
In the clerks Office j. l.. Mendenhall
the democratic clerk succeeds A. S.
Tharp as clerk, and E. e. Beck takes the
plack of John Burns as deputy.
Deputy auditor j. V. Lemley takes
charge of the auditors office, succeed
ing II. G. Scott, who has moved to Kel-
lerton, and Mrs. Lemley will serve as
deputy.
In the sheritfs Office 7. +. Wallace re-
tires after having served for five years,
and in the spring will move to his farm
northeast of Leon and engage in farm
ing. Jesse Andrew, of Grand River, is
the new sheriff and he has appointed
Forrest Lorey as his deputy to succeed
s. E. Benefiel.
w. A. Poush retired as county record
er after serving two terms, the new re-
corder being Ira Officer, who will be as
sisted by Mrs. Officer as deputy.
DR.. W. G. Jeffries is the new coroner,
succeeding DR.. F. A. Bowman who has
held the Office for two terms.
Hon. E. ]. SanSey goes to Des Moines
next Monday to serve for two years as
member of the legislature, succeeding
G. G. Dye, Of Woodland, who held the
Office for one term.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Lots of Small pox at KelIerton.

The town of kellerton over in Ring
gold county is considerably agitated
over the prevalence of number of
cases of small pox in their town, there
being at this time between twenty five
and thirty cases under quarantine, and
as the run of small pox is forty days, it
will be at least ninety days before all
of the cases can be cleaned up. The
disease seems to have obtained good
start before they ever dreamed it was
small poN, and owing to the fact that a
revival meeting which was attended by
nearly everybody in that part of the
country had been in progress for sever
al weeks, practically the entire COM
munity has been exposed. The first
cases We're supposed to be chicken poN
and as none Of the patients were very
sick they continued about their duties
and the result is the disease has been
spread broadcast. Last week the mem
Der of the state board of health was
called to Kellerton by the local authori-
ties and examined number of the
cases, which he at once pronounced
small poN and then the authorities took
quick action in the matter and are en-
forcing rigid quarantine, and will ex-
ert every effort to stamp out the dis
ease as quickly as possible. Among
those under quarantine are ex-county
auditor H. G. Scott of this city, who left
Leon last Tuesday evening, his family
having moved to Kellerton several
weeks ago. In practically every case
at Kellerton those who have the dis
ease have either never been vaccinated
or were vaccinated many years ago.
This winter there seems to be an un-
usual amount of small pox in various
parts of the state, out at Red Oak,
Pacific Junction, and other towns there
being many cases. Right here in Leon
we should take every precaution against
the disease getting start. There are
probably several persons in the city
who have been exposed at Kellerton
and the utmost vigilance should be
maintained. The school board should
insist that every pupil attending the
public schools show certificate of vac
cination, for it is wise precaution.
Leon has been fortunate so far in coping
with contagious diseases and we want
to continue to keep free from them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
A Fact About the Stage.

Many of the plays that are presented
on the stage today depend upon exag-
geration, dime novel plots, blood and
thunder, pistols, explosions and sensa-
tional features. To some extent this
kind of drama is successful because
there are people who enjoy it and who
never stop to consider the impossible
ity of some of the plots. But those who
enjoy clean, natural and consistent
play that is built around pure heart
story without any blood curdling situa.
tions, knock-downs and drag-outs, will
find a delightful treat in witnessing
"The Girl and the Gawk" at Van Wer.
denis opera house. Saturday. Jan. @.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Is Still a Democrat.

At the November election, George
Sapp, former we'll known resident of
Woodland township, who moved a couple
of years ago to Wayne county, was
elected justice Of the peace on the re-
publican ticket. But George is not a
republican by long shot. and in last
weeks Corydon Democrat he publishes
the following statement in regard to his
election:
Allerton, Ia, Dec. %, 1908.
Editor Democrat:-We wish to ex-
plain our position to our democratic
friends. 1t seems my name was put on,
and l was elected, on the republican
ticket for justice of the peace in Jefer-
son township, Wayne county, Iowa.
/ give this explanation to see if ]
could find out why it was done. If it
was done for a purpose or through a
mistake, we have not been able to find
out. Some one knows how my name
came to be there. Let that be as it
may, it does not make me a republican.
was born and raised democrat, and
] am still democrat.
Hoping this has been satisfactorily
explained, | remain, yours for democ'
racy. GEO. SAPP.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Warren.

parents s. miles northeast of Leon,
Wednesday evening, Dec. 3Oth, at six
o'clock, Mr.. julius G. Halverson and
Miss Esther Warren, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. W. e. Kunz, Of
the Presbyterian church, of Leon. Both
the bride and groom are we'll known
young people in this vicinity, having
been reared here and are highly esteem
ed by wide circle of friends, who all
join in wishing them the best things of
life. After a short wedding trip they
will move to the Abe Goodman farm
which Mr.. Ualverson has rented.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Assessors Adopt Schedule.

The assessors of Decatur county met
at the county auditors Office on Monday
to secure their supplies and arrange a
schedule of prices to be followed in
making their assessment this year. ].
F. Hopkins, of Lamont, was elected pres
ident and Geo. o. Johnson, of Decatur
City, secretary of the meeting. The
assessors must assess all real estate
this year and general talk was in
dulged in as to how to arrive at an
equitable valuation in all parts Of the
county. but of course no fixed price per
acre could be made. On live stock the
following schedule was adopted:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
A Big Horse Sale.

The Leon Horse Co., will hold their
first sale for the year 1909, at the brick
sale barn in Leon on Friday, Jan. 18th.
1t has been some time since the COM
pany held horse sale for they did not
want to have one while the market was
off. But conditions are now good for a
hummer of sale, SO get your horses
and mules ready for this big sale and
list them early, for everything will be
sold in the order it is listed, and if you
want good place in the sale you mast
list early. There will be number of
buyers here, and the Leon Horse Co.
have never had failure, and the CON-
ing sale will be no exception. Remem-
ber the date, Friday, January 15.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Christian Church.

onion week of prayer services We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings at the
NJ. e. church. Friday and Saturday
evenings at the Christian church. Let
us attend all of these meetings and get
the worth of the lessons handled. Re-
member our special meetings begin on
Sunday morning let every thing else be
put aside for their success. See further
notice in another column.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

He IUIIUWIHS dsSesSOFS we're present
at the meeting:
Lamont j. f. Hopkins.
New Buda-Frank DoboZy.
Davis City james McDiiiit.
Hamilton NJ. Linden.
Pleasantcn- Austin Marks.
Morgan-Sam Stutevilie
Woodland-P. f. Hutchinson.
Eden-John Frost.
Burrell-- r. W Sellers.
Grand River Fred Trower.
Decatur-C. G. Beck.
Decatur City--Geo .. johnson.
Center--H ID. Greenlee.
Leon w. Honnod.
High Point. +. Mendenhall.
Garden Grove j. A. Butfum.
Garden Grove tTown. IL. A. Stearns.
Leroy-l. N McPletridge.
Franklin-M. l.. Swearingen.
Long Creek--G Grover Hamilton.
Fayette.-Over HaYer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Vdnderpool-Br

Married, at the home of Rev. Arm
strong, in east Leon, by Rev. W. E.
Kunz, on Wednesday, Dec. Both, Mr.
Juason Ira Vanderpool and Miss Lucre-
tia Brown, both of Grand River.
Both families are we'll known and De-
catur county's most substantial farmers
The young people have many friends
whose best wishes go with them as they
start out in life together.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Methodlst Notes.

Next Sunday morning the pastor will
preach on the subject, Beauty for
Ashes. In the evening, on the topic.
"Christ, the Giver of Life" All other
services at the usual hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

The ladies are hoping to raise big
sum OF money Saturday with their tag
sale, to assist in furnishing the rest
room at the court house. Don't be
backward about buying. They will sell
you as MANY as YOU want.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

The board OF supervisors on Monday
elected J. A. Daniels, of Garden Grove,
as county bridge and road superintend-
ent for the coming year. Mr.. Daniels
had charge Of the work the past year
as foreman for George Lee, of Grand
River, who had the contract with the
hoard
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
License to Wed.

j. A. Halverson, Leon 25
Esther L. Warren, Weldon ..... .............. %
Judson r. Vanderpool, Grand River. 81
Lucretia Brown, Grand River ............. 18
Charley H. Blanchard, Lineville. ......... 20
Amanda May Perkins, Lineville.. 21
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion F. Stookey
entertained number oflfriends at din
ner on New Years day in honor of Mr.,
and Mrs. Karl Parrish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

Harry Jenkins has moved from near
Van Vert and is now living on the P. G.
Watsabaugh farm west Of Leon which
his father recently purchased, Mr.. Wat
sabaugh securing the Jenkins farm west
of Van Vert,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

C. M. Keller last week purchased the
farm occupied by Thomas Roberts south
of Decatur City, but owned it only a
few hours when he sold it to Lem Van
ostrand, taking in the deal Vanostrand's g
auto, which he sold a few hours after to
Ray Sears.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

v. r. McGinnis and son Ralph retnrn-N
ed last Wednesday from Frazeysbnrg,
Ohio, where they were called the pre-
vious week by the illness Of his father.
Mr.. McGinnis is well along ine years,
and though some better when his son
returned to Leon, is still in quite a crit
ical condition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

Don't forget the big horse and mule
sale at Leon on Friday, January 10Th,
when tho Leon Horse Co. will have one
Of their big sales. Get your stuf listed
early II you want q good place for it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

Tom Dale, of Morgan township, has
purchased the residence property Of
Mrs. Emma Clark on south Main street,
paying $4,000 for the property.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

Be a good fellow next Saturday and
buy lot Of tags from the ladies'. The
money is to be used in furnishing the
rest room at the court house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Grand River.

Owing to my Office being destroyed, /
must change my dates at Grand River
to one week later, Jan. 18 to ~.
DR.. w. G. WARD. p
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

g. B. Daagherty pays top prices for
horses and mules at Van Vert Friday
and Leon Saturday OF this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Capt. 6oodlng & owens Sale Dates

Jan. 20, e. +. Rriner.
Jan. ~, Charles Lutz.
Feb. 2, G. w. Jared.
Feb. ., Cyrus Lutz.
Feb. 10, Lewis Aiken.
Feb. II, Jim Evans.
Mar. IL, Lewis Romner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

Oar newsy Decatur City letter arrived
at noon Wednesday, too late for this
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07

The w. G. T. q. will meet with Ms. /
n. Clark on Friday afternoon 1t 2:80.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

winter afford the opportunity for unlimited sport,
such as skating wing hockey. etc. With a
waterfront fifty miles, the value OF Staten Island
10 commerce is fncaIcuabIe. It borders the entire
southern, the widest, side of the greatest harbor
in the world, through the Narrows of which the
vessels Of all nations pass. II is actual fact
that it is warmer here in winter and cooler In
summer than in any other contiguous locality.
FARMS FOR BUSINESS MEN
4 feature of the trading Staten Island this
year has been the development Of large tracts into
little farms for many busy workers OF TINS city
Most OF these little farms TO De had at such
small cost that ths project affords opportunity
to thousands of persons own a summer home in
ideal rural section within the boundaries of the
greater city. Those who decide TO live IN the region
al the year can build substantial houses for their
occupancy and pay for the cost Of those houses
on the easy monthly payment plan. In case per-
son needs only cottage in the section for summer
use. a small bungalow will answer his purpose The
cost of erecting such bungalows is amount easily
payable by the majority Of thrifty working men
and women in this city. From all of these little
farm home sites a fine view OF the waters OF New
York Harbor can be had, and large part OF the
Droperty comprises wcl kept beach fronts, so that
good bathing may be enjoyed summer days.
staten Island has yet experienced big real
estate boom ana view OF that fact the asking
prices fer many acreages there are less than the
average sum paid for a lot in The northerly and
northeastery districts OF the greater city. It's
values should especially attract homeseekers With
small sums to invest in real estate
one Of the largest transactions affecting Staten
Island site reported this year was the recent pur-
chase By General Howard Carroll from the Low
estate through the Cruikshsnk Company, Of
tract OF upland comprising about twelve acres.
with about ons thousand feet OF waterfront al
Morning star Road and Richmond Terrace, Elm
Park. Staten Island. The tract viii be improved
with a modern plant for the scilian Asphalt Com
pany OF which General Carroll is president, prir-
cipally for the purpose OF making block pavements
and refining asphalt.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

The sail between Manhattan and Staten Island Is
delightful that thousands Of persons make fire.
quent trips to Richmond by way Of this route IN
the hot months of tie year Just get breath Of
fresh air and to escape the heat in the thckly
populated sections OF the city. II is now possible
to reach South Beach and Midland Beach. on ths
south shore of Island. from the Battery in a
little less than half hour
Values throughout this entire south shore terri
tory Of the island recently reached new record
marks The entire assessed valuation OF the island
Is about 100000 and If the present rate Of build
ing construction continues for years more, it
viii be considerably over SCQOo0O1o. Most OF the
principal residential sections in the south shore
district Of the island In the north shore district
are the steel plant of Gfnliken Brothers and many
big shpbuildng and repairing plants and manufact-
uring establishments There only few dis
trcts on the island which cannot be easily reached
by boat and trolley steam line from Manhat-
tan Island. .a4a
WANT A TUNNEL ROUTE
committee Interested in having Staten and
foined 10 the subway zone Of the greater city says
in a pamphlet which depicts the features OF the
various districts: The beautiful panoramic view OF
twenty miles from our hills both seaward and in
land cannot be eclipsed We have the highest alti-
tude on the entire Atlantic Coast. PlsteaUs and
valleys abound and between them grape raising is
found to be profitable The level open stretches Of
land on the southern eastern and northwestern
aides Of the island admit OF substantial agriculture
our farms are the means Of livelihood for many,
and produce everything salable IN the market in
Guiding livestock Wooded sections are strewn
throughout the forty-eight thousand acres OF the
island making It. with their most wonderful change
OF foliage, most charming country place.
Several large lakes add to the charms, and in the
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04
A TYPICAL FLAreusH HOUSE,

ard west for many miles has been laid g board
walk which in width and architectural beauty
Ear surpasses that for which Atlantic City is
famous Moreover. plans have been laid for the
tuilding Of modern trunk lines Of water and
sszer pipes and also drainage pipes. for the long
stretches Of asphalted, nicely graded and curbed
etreets
The aim of these various construction works Is
10 place Long Beach On q plane OF equal grandeur
sud OF great popularity as Atlantic City. Many
millions have already been spent by the Long
taken place on the island. and greater TO
Be invested there IN the carrying out Of this
pro3er-
SUPERB PLACE FOR ALL-YEAR HOMES.
Now, this undertaking would never have been
se1ousv considered If Long Beach did not possess
xnusux1y attractive charms high-class resi-
Genital summer resort and as an ideal place for
sl-YesY homes. Its lergeness its splendid loca-
TIN On the Atlantic Ocean, its very nearuess 10
Sew York. its delightful climatic conditions and
70 connection by rail with nearly every section OF
<he greater city are the factors which led
szrstor William H Reynolds and his associates
.. Sesssn the scheme and to show their faith in
sS future OF the island By investing there larger
sr,x oe money than have ever before been spent
ta the Development Of any other island within the
kprndar3es OF this city, near il, with the ex-
sepraon of Manhattan Beach.
These factors IN the realty development OF the
srdand assure the success Of the project. The
s-,stsr part Of the development work accom-
rasshed on the island done in times when
money was not too plentiful for the further
sssce Of projects the enlargement OF the resi-
Seu-ssI and business zones Manhattan Island
rb.- is not the slightest doubt that Long Beach Is
destined 70 ba OF the most brilliant realty
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

achievements in the present generation Of real
estate men Fer there IS other beach front ad-
Soinine the boundaries Of the greater city which
surossses il ia size natural charms. The extent
Of .ts beach alone makes douhly certain the com
pletion Of this undertaking along the lines as
planned.
II will not be long time before thousands OF
residents Of this city who apparently unaware
OF the magnitude of this plan awaken 70 the reaI-
zstton Of the fact that the city has virtually been
enriched By beach highly developed for many
miles ana representing investment In iIafas'
buildings streets. bathing houses and boaTd"alks
Of more than $4,000 000 II viii then be 100 lale
70 own a parcel Of this fire island at anywhere
near present prices. and the early buyers and
builders there viii have merted the large profits
rscei7ed from wise realty investments.
Long Beach Is cooler in summer and warmer IN
V4n1e. according 10 persons who have studied
carefully the climatic conditions Of the island, than
acy ether place within nifty miles or City Hal,
AAnaattan, and that feature should prove one OF
rs greatest attractive powers IL the days when 1t
opened as large all-year home and hotel
centre
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

You can also so from Grand Central (Man Line
to Yonkers) and then minutes nde to Park Hill.