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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

Five Hundred Club being her invited guests.
After several games Of Euchre it was found
that Mrs. DIR. Gribble had won the first
prize, Mrs. Cotton the second, Miss Lily
Allan the third, while Mrs. C. F. Hardie
was awarded the consolation. Refreshments
were daintily served and completed de-
lightful afternoon,
Mr.. @. L. Ditmar, of Slidell, spent Tues
day in Slidell
On Monday afternoon Dudley Weaver,
with party of friends made trip down
the river as far as Pineland Park on his mo-
tor boat Nifty"
Mrs. Mcmillan, of New Orleans, has been
spending a week with her daughter, Mrs.
D. I. Addison.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Verlaque, of New Or
leans, were in Covington last Sunday on a
visit to Mrs. Verlaque's sister, Mrs. Soseph
Elchinger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hood left on Monday for
Atlanta, Ca, to be gone for some time.
Marshal J. N. Millar, of Vaudeville, was
in Covington Tuesday on business.
The Ladies' Guild of Christ Church will
give an excursion to Vaudeville on the ST..
Tammany Railway next Monday, Tickets
for adults will be so cents; for children Is
cents. The cars will leave Covington at 8
p. M, and returning will leave Vaudeville
at p. m.
The Five Hundred Club met on Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Wallace Poole at
her pretty home on Jackson street. Mrs. C.
F. Hardie won the first prize, Miss Lily
Allan the second, and Mrs. Hardy Smith
the third. The Club will meet next week
with Mrs. Marvin Poole, on Twenty-third
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Huge, Jr., are spening
their honey moon with Mr.. and Mrs. J. c..
Kornfeld
The Maiden's Afternoon Euchre Club met
this week with Miss blanche. The first
the second by Miss Bokenfohr, the consola-
ton by Miss Cantrelle and the BOBBY by
Miss Jennie Smith The club will meet
next week with Miss Euphemie Richard.
Mrs A. Galmiche left recently to spend
the summer with her daughter, Mrs Fred.
Rose, at Biloxi, Miss.
Mr.. N. L. Merx, of New Orleans, is the
guest Of his nephew, Mr.. Joseph Elchinger,
for much needed rest.
Mrs. Gilbert O. Bergeron's mother is at
Hotel Dieu, in New Orleans, quite ILL It
will be necessary for her to undergo an opera
tion She was taken to the City Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Elchinger, Mrs. E.
Krost, Mrs. Geo. '. Fuchs, Miss Louise
Taylor and Mrs ]. A. Domergue, as guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jean Labat, made fishing
party last Tuesday that enjoyed themselves
hugely and caught plenty of fish, on the
Tchefuncta River.
Mrs. J. E. Nilsson and son ElWood were
called to New Orleans Tuesdsy evening by
information that her grandmother had re-
ceived slight accidental injuries She will
probably remain a week or so.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24
Vaudeville Notes

Mr. Godchaux and daughter, of Abbevile, are
spending some time in Vaudeville guests at Mugnler
Hotel.
Misses Lyon and Golden, of New Orleans are
spending few weeks in Vaudeville, guests OF Mrs.
Mr.. L. S. Berg of Franklin, La, is visiting
Vaudeville this week.
Mrs. Fitzwilliam of New Orleans, is the guest of
Mrs. Alonzo Owens, on Marigny Ave.
Judge and Mrs I. M. Burns were Sunday visitors
to Vaudeville.
Miss Lucy Ribava spent day in New Orleans
Mr.; Harry Warren, of Covington, was a visitor to
Vaudeville Tuesday.
Miss Morris, State organizer of the Mothers Club,
at the school building.
Mr.. Harvey E. Ellis, of Covington, was Sunday
visitor to Vaudeville.
Mr.. C. A. David made business trip to Coving-
ton Saturday.
Mrs. Villery, of New Orleans, was the guest of
Mrs. Colomb the past week
Miss Edna Vix is spending some time in New Or
leans
Mr. Clay Riggs made a business trip to New Or
leans the past week.
Mr. R. Riculf and family, of New orleans, have
taken house in Vaudeville for the summer.
Thanks to those people who have paid their month
y mites toward the fire engine fund and to the energy
with which Mrs. Gabraith President of the Mande-
vile improvement Association, has interested herself
IN making collections and looking after the interests
of the fund.- There now to it's credit in the Bank of
Vaudeville $220.0 drawing per cent interest.
Vaudeville, April 21.-Miss Agnes Morris lectured
yesterday in the public school building to good
sized audience. She spoke for a better school and
clean surroundings She described the advantage of
education to-day and what it was forty years ago.
The School League there and she appealed to
them to do what they could to build up the school
SO 1t would be credit to the town. The League met
after the lecture to discuss means to continue
the schools. The funds were not available by the
Board, and the League tried to find way to assist
The time was too short for them to pledge them
selves, and so they decided under the circumstances
they were powerless to do anything. The teachers
came forward and proposed to the schools pr-
yate schools This gladly accepted by the School
League, and this morning the school opened with al
most every child in his accustomed place Times
democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24
Bush Items.

O. D. Crawford went to Cov1ngton Wednesday,
Mr. Reusha Grantham has moved from Rio, where
ne has been working for some time, to Bush.
Mrs. Gantham takes charge of the boarding house
at the Bush Lumber Companys mill.
Mr. Rufus Mallet, who has had charge for some
time OF the commissary for the National Hotel Com
pany at the Great Southern Company's camp here
was transferred to camp at Branch Wednesday
evening Mr.. Mallet had made during his short stay
here lot of friends who will be sorry to learn Of his
leaving.
Mrs. Arsne Morris went to Rio Sunday to spend q
few days with relatives.
MI. R. E. Talley spent Sunday at home
Miss Alwider Crawford went to Sun Wednesday
to attend the School closing Thursday
r. s.: Montgomery bookeeper and commissary
clerk left last Wednesday. Good bye mont
Several of the people from here and Townsville
went to Sun to attend the closing of their schoo
Thursday. There fine entertainment in the
evening. The teacher, Miss Daisy Morrison, knows
how to get up an enjoyable evening exercise.
week.
Several mules belonging to the Great Southern
Lumber Company went away Sunday and had mo-
been found at last report
Mr. A. A. Parker and son, of Covinpton have
been in Bush for more than week, having charge
of the O. D. Crawford saw MILL which has beer
closed down for some time.
b. b. Garrison went to New Orleans Thursday.
The Dutsch Brothers, of Waldheim, are furnishing
lumber for ]. T. Barnes house close to the
Heiten school house,
S. B. Hubbard was in Bogausa Wednesday,
Mr.. Jerry Hinton, proprietor of the Bush Lumber
Company was in Bogalusa one day this week
The Bush Lumber Company is putting a new brick
furnace to their boiler this week.
5: B. Hubbard spent Sunday with friends al
Audubon.
Messrs. Rosemond Quave, Ira Purvis and B. B.
Garrison were IN Covlngton business Monday.
The farmers in this section report bad prospect of
crops, many having to plant their fields the second
time. Cold weather and insects the cause.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24
Folsom Notes

Mr.. Geo. Fendlason spent Thursday in Covington,
attending to business.
Mesdame Lyon, Frasier and Hammett spent last
Monday in the Crescent City.
Mr.. Paul Verger, our popular postmaster, spent
Sunday and Monday with his sister in Lewisburg.
Public school closed last Friday Miss Alma
Magee of Covington, proved very efficient teacher,
winning admiration of patrons and endearing herself
to the hearts of her pupils The general wish is that
she will return next term
Mrs. Marvin O'Neil and little daughter Amelia, of
fylertown, Miss, spent last Wednesday among
friends here, and were guests Of Mrs. Frasier.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Terrebonne, of Abita, spent
last week here with Mrs. Terrebonnes sister. Mrs.
A. Hammett.
Rev. NJ. NJ. VoyIes, of Vaudeville, conducted Bap-
tist servises here Saturday Sunday and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcneil and Mr.. j. D. McClain, of
Onvil We're among the many who attended services
here Sunday.
Dr. c. ]. May has moved his family to their new
home, near Summit, Miss, DR.. and Mrs May left
host of friends here, who wish him success in his
new field.
Mr.. E. ]. Godet has moved his family here from
Covington
Mr.. and Mrs. Logan Belnap spent Monday with
Mrs. Belnap's parents in Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24
81 lat taaut1 farmer
Satng i;ly. April q. 1909.
SOCIAL CHANGES.

In 1880 the population of Covington was
567, in 1890 it was 976, and in 1900 it was
1905. To-day it is four or five thousand.
1t will be noticed that from the year 1880 to
1900 the growth was very slow, indicating
that the changes in social conditions were so
gradual as to be almost imperceptible and
unmarked by any distinguishing features
causing friction or dividing society into sets.
All were known to each other and respecta-
bility was the open sesame" to social
intercourse. But the past five or six years
has made great change in Covington. Its
growth has been very rapid and social
changes even more so. ,.s~.."'
In the development of these changes many
perplexing situations have arisen, not least
Of which has been the problem Of conduct
ing functions at which only limited num-
Der of friends can be invited without offense
to those omitted. Few parlors in Covington
are large enough to receive the numerous
friends and acquaintance Of those who are
in the habit of entertaining, hence the Gus
tom is being adopted of limiting invitations
to a convenient number of friends gathering
those whose tastes are congenial and enter
tanning them in manner agreeable to their
inclinations. Occasions of this kind are
much more enjoyable than where promiscu-
GUS gatherings make it impossible to give
enjoyment to all. In this way the pleasures
of the evening are greatly augmented by
bringing together on one occasion lovers of
music or letters and on another occasion
those disposed to cards or other amuse-
ments. This plan commends itself both by
reason of its sensible arrangement and by
its solution of an otherwise unsolvable prob
lem of how to please all and offend none
Y But while this departure is an innovation
OF convenience, it marks the approach of an
era Of segregation in social affairs-a de-
n1arcation of ultimate division that will sep
arate society into its natural elements.
All social functions have for their primary
object pleasure. It may be derivitive of
music, of literature, of science, art or games,
or be hidden behind desire for influence
in politics, still primarily pleasure is the lode
stone that attracts society, and whenever
the field becomes large enough to admit of
separaration into affnitive bodies, the prob
lem of whom to invite will be solved by the
natural inclination of individuals.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24
HIGH-PRIcED WHEAT.

The eXorbitant price of flour threatens tx
add to the cost of the poor mans loaf Chi
cage bakers say they will be compelled tt
raise the price to cents. If there was
scarcity of wheat there would be nothing
left to DO but to grin and bear it. But Sec.
rotary Wilson maintains there is no shortage
and bearish reports from Russia and other
sources caused a drop of several cents, in
spite of Mr.. Patterns assertion that if he
should sell all his holdings it would have no
effect on the market The fact is, the price
has been put up for speculative purposes.
Boards of trade have legitimate functions
that are Of great benefit, where the law of
supply and demand is not interfered with,
and perhaps even a fictitious demand may
sometimes be of benefit. But at no time
should it be allowed that food products be
manipulated until beyond the reach of the
poor Bread is the last thing that should be
forced to pay tribute to the Vaccinations of
the Spectator 1t is such acts that arouse
people to state Of indignation that carries
reforms to extremes and destroys legitimate
institutions together with the Legitimate
1t is foolish to say that the farmer is bene-
ftted by this fictitious price of wheat He
receives no part Of it. When an abundance
Of wheat is on the market no attempt is
made to corner it and the farmer takes what
he can get for it; but when conditions are
favorable it is first taken out of the hands
Of the dependent farmer and then boosted
70 q position where it can be unloaded at an
eTOxnnus profit But if, as is threatened,
the duty on wheat be suspended for six
months orla year, the poor ray be benefited
but tie farmer will foot the bill
The money THAT Mr.. Patten gains by such
q transaction is too tainted to bring him
much happiness aQd will not purchase the
respect Of the people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

The passage of the battleship Mississippi
up the river to Natchez will not only be a
demonstration Of the navigability of the
river. It viii also demonstrate the neces-
slty for proper protection Of the river from
invasion in time of war; If our own battle
ships can ply the river so can those of the
enemy, and it behooves the Government to
take proper precautions for protection.
Through the efforts Of Mr.. Wickliffe the
battleship viii alsostop at Baton Rouge and
Donaldsonville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

Covington, La, the Queen City of the
Ozone Belt is the title of pamphlet that
Is being distributed from the office of Town
Clerk 2. ]. Richard to those making inqui-
RES az to Covington and her facilities. It
contains general description of her advan-
tages as health resort, water, climate, soil
and business enterprises, a map of the town
and photographs Of prominent buildings, a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24
LGViSDurg Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Baraldina left Saturday fo
home in New Orleans
| Miss Adele Smith returned to her home afte1
spending the winter in New Orleans
Mrs. T. H. Glenon, of New Orleans, was the guest
OF her sister, Mrs. Geo. Smith, for a few days the
past week.
i Mr.. R. H. Milloit was in the guest of friends in
Lewisburg Thursday.
Mr.: and Mrs. Joseph D. Brady, of Sumerell Miss,
Mainint.
Henry Blachin was the guest of friends in Lewis
burg on Friday
Mr. Paul Castles paid flying trip to our town dur
Mr.. and Mrs Pellitier and sons James and Rogers,
Mr. j. j. D'Arquin and Dr. and Mrs j. Paul Bayou
and son were visitors to Lewisburg Sunday.
| Mrs Canton and daughter, Miss Ray was the
were the guests OF friends here on Sunday.
Messrs. Al honse Canton and Dick Colcock, Of
New Orleans spent Sunday in our town the guest of
With best wishes to the Farmer and its readers, /
am as ever, RED ROSE
The M. C. B. Catalog was printed in New Orleans.
The Covington, Abta and slidell public schools will
remain open.
Palmer Taylor, the Oldest negro in the parish, died
last Saturday at the age of 81 years.
Miss Agnes Morris spoke before the Mothers Club
Tuesday. 1t was decided to change the name of the
club to 1.-The School Improvement League"
The members of the Press Association will be in
vited to stop at Sde and look at the brick and
creasotng industries there the largest in the States
Sheriff BreWsSsr has had general cleaning-up of
the courtyard. He has had the paved walks put in
order and will have the basin of the fountain repair
ed and water works put pnt in. Quite an improvement
Don't fail to attend the lecture of Prof. Woodward
at the Southern Hotel on April 27 1t is for the
benefit OF the Ladies Aid Society of the PRESBYTERIAN
Church. Prof. Woodward's reputation as a lecturer
is guarantee of entertainment and instruction
Chicken thieves have robbed Mrs Pharis, Mr..
Charropln and several others of their chickens This
has been banner week for chicken thieves and the
citizens are becoming tired of it. Efforts are being
made to trace the thieves and if caught will get the
severest penalty.
The report turned in to the Fire Association at
their meeting Tuesday night showed that $198 10 had
been cleared. go
1t was determined that all members who shall be
in arrears $3.50 be suspended
r. j. r. NJ: Iillon and w. Schneider were made
honorary members.
[. M: Bourgeois, J. E. Cotton, H. ]. Ostendorf
and F. j. Keller were appointed Committee to re-
wise the constitution and bylaws
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

II you have backache and urinary
troubles you should take Foley's
Kidney Remedy to strengthen and
build up the kidneys so they will act
properly, as serious kidney trouble
may develop, Sold by Theo. Strain,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

list of the officials Of the town and parish
and such other information as is usually de-
sired Those who have friends in other
places who might be interested in learning
something of Covington should mail them a
copy. The pamphlet was issued under direc-
ton Of the Town Council.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

II you are looking for bargains in
shoes you cannot do better than buy
the Hamilton Brown, and you cannot
find better stock to select from nor
better place to buy than @. w.
Schmidt's, at Abita Springs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

The work of the travelling auditor reveals
a very lax system of bookkeeping in a great
many instances.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

The members of the Press Association will be in
vted to stop at Sldel and look at the brick an
creasotng industries there the largest in the State
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

Sheriff Brewsssr has had general cleaning-up O
the courtyard He has had the paved walks put i
order and will have the basin of the fountain repair
ed and water works put pnt in. Quite an improvement
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

Miss Agnes Morris spoke before the Mothers Club
Tuesday. It was decided to change the name of the
club to THE School Improvement League
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

Palmer Taylor, the oldest negro in the parish died
last Saturday at the age of 81 years.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

Don't fail to attend the lecture of Prof WOODWARD
at the Southern Hotel on April n 1t is for tn
benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbvtera
Church. Prof Woodward's reputation as lecture
is guarantee of entertainment and instruction.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

The Covington, Abita and slidell public schools will
remain open.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

The M. C. B. Catalog was printed in New Orleans
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-04-24

Chicken thieves have robbed Mrs. Pharis. Mr.
Charropn and several others of their chickens Thi
has been banner week for chicken thieves, and tn
citizens are becoming tired of it. Efforts are ben,
made to trace the thieves, and if caught will get th
SeYereSt nnnaltN 9 E u -
Evening star., 1909-06-13
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR JUNE Is. 1909

Eating then began We dined at the second
table after the Sultan daughter had finished
Such abundance-and all good! We had nine
courses exclusive of h0ys-d RnuyeS and fruit
thick fish soup. then mutton then pastry with
meat in it. followed by sweet pastry. then a
dish Of beans. then chicken then blanc mango
made of powdered chicken breast next stuffed
egg plant. followed by queer Jelly. and lastly
the dish that closes every wedding. rice p-
laff. with another kind of piaft strongly
favored with saffron
We ate rapidly and no one talked; for it is
bad luck to talk while eating. The good ma
tured women reached across the table for any
thing that took their fancy. speared dainties
with their forks. spread out their elbows, and
at the end of the meal gobbled up the fruit from
the epergne with their fingers in truly piggish
fashion Naturally they needed washing after
that. so the silver bowl and graceful pitcher
and soap that were offered were useful. We
omitted this ceremony but accepted the per
fume that was scattered over us as We reas-
cended the stairs.
Music in the garden. which the women
watched through the lattices. completed the
entertainment for the day The affair took US
six hours. l suppose the other guests stayed
until sunset. We were weary after it: but had
been deeply interested and felt that were
getting an insight into the life of the Turkish
woman which could have got in no other
way
Evening star., 1909-06-13

By the eunuch the bridal procession took place
a second time.
This curiously inadequate ceremony is-ex-
cept for the legal betrothal which has taken
place some days weeks before. when the
brides settlements agreed upon, and at
which the bride herself is not present-the
empty substitute for solemn religious ser
vice with its promises and its vows. The bride
groom takes possession of the bride. nothing
else Is suggested.
The doors of the house were then thrown
open for any woman who chose to come in and
the bride. and they availed themselves OF
the opportunity in crowds pushing before the
little lady and staring at her solemnly by the
half-hour. never saying a word. The bride was
:, pretty delicate featured maiden OF fifteen.
clad in beautiful Paris gown of white satin
embroidered in pale green and silver. She
wore a superb tiara of diamonds, from which
depended on each side of her face long strands
of silver tinsel which fell on the floor around
her as she sat with eyes modestly cast down.
For two whole days the bride sat as a spectacle
for the guests and passersby.
1t strange to us-the utter absence OF
romance. of religious sentiment, OF the idea OF
starting home. of any companlonshlp be-
tween husband and wife The wedding day IS
simply the one day when woman may be the
central figure Of an occasion. be stared
at and admired. and perhaps envied. The
only human touch was the tears OF her mother
Evening star., 1909-06-13
HER CHOICE

When Grandma said to Dimples, Dear. i: yot.
will tell me Just the kind
OF dolly you would like. II see. while In, n
town. what find.
And Dimples thought 4 moment. then she said
her features bright with JOY
:. dess III have my dolly twins, an one dir
an one boy
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