St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-05-07

Did you hear what the census man said? 81 have
surely met some nice people in this town, everyone
has treated me kind, courteous and polite have not
had a moments trouble with either the white people
or darkies Isn't that nice to hear strangers speak
SO nicely of our people?
Mr.: and Mrs. P. o'F!inn spent Wednesday in
John McManus recent visitor to Covington.
. Mrs A. Guy of Meridian, is the charming guest
Mrs. O'Flinn.
Reports from New Orleans say Richard Hodgson
is doing nicely.
J. J. Dubuisson spent Wednesday in New Orleans.
=, Mrs. John Peterson attended the meeting OF the
Methodist Womens Home Mission in New Orleans.
Antoine Provost, age "A years. After illness of
several weeks, the poor tired body gave up the
struggle and the soul winged its flight Homeward to
life spent in the Masters service. Born at Apple
Pie Ridge, Mr.. Provost has witnessed many changes
in our dear South, especially in St. Tammany parish.
Miss Crawford; of this union was born eleven chill
dren three of whom has preceded their father to the
grave The remaining children are Mrs. John Sol
berger, Mrs. Ed. Hyland, Mrs. J. Williams, Mrs; J.
Jones, P Provost, Antoine Provost Arthur and Jos.
Provost: Three brothers still survive him, P. Pre-
vost, Of Hammond, La. W. and F. Provost, Of
sidell, and Mrs. E. Crawford, of Audubon, La, and
also the the sweet, gentle wife, into whose life has
fallen that great shadow Of loneliness that only
be lifted when the tired body is at rest and she has
met on the other side her life companion here
have conversed many times with Mr.. Provost on
questions of the soul and have found his IDEAS as he
latter part Of his life, how hard he had tried to win
the love and favor of the gentle Savior of the sweet
consolation that came to him at the hour of prayer
Mr.. Provost was member of the Methodist
church for many years. The funeral services was
conducted by the Rev. Peters and Afford, the
knights of Pythias and Improved Order of Red Men
held their services at the cemetary. The funeral
was the largest out Of town funeral ever witnessed
here. The Knights of Pythias and Red Men attend
ed in body. The many beautiful floral designs were
evidences of the high esteem shown the deceased.
huge cross and anchor consisting of roses lilies and
carnations, framed in arber-vitre; perched the
top OF the anchor was snow white dove in the act
Of flying emblem of the departing spirit of the Red
Men, folded across the arms of the cross was pur-
pie band bearing the letters Il. 0. R. M, - fond
tribute OF love from the Bonfouca Tribe No. 81 to the
sleeping brave.
To the gentle wife and grief stricken children we
extend our deepest sympathy, and will add:
That some time commngled with life's wine
We find the NORWOOD and rebel and shrink;
BE sure wiser hand than yours or mine
Pours out the portion for lips to drink.
"Now that the one you love is lying low
Where human kisses cannot reach his face,
Oh, do not blame the loving Father so,
But wear your sorrow with obedient grace.
"And you shall shortly know that heightened breath
Is not the sweetest gift God sends His friend;
And that some time the sable pail of DEATH
Conceals the fairest boon His love can send.
IF we could push ajar the gates of life
And stand within and all Gods workings see,
We could interpret all this doubt and strife,
And for each mystery could find key.
"And if through patient toll we reach the land
Where tired feet with sandals loosed may rest,
When we shall clearly know and understand,
think that we shall say God knew the best -
A linen shower was given Miss Ophelia Lapgston
last Saturday by the Baptist Sunday Scha Bible
Class and the Young Ladies Auxiliary at the tdence
of Mrs. W.. A. Martin; AS the guests arrived punch
was served in the library by Miss Hazel Martin,
after they passed into the parlor To the strains of
music the bride was ushered into the parlor by
several of her friends under the arch where hung
white parasol. Miss Bolinger delivered an address
to the bride just before the linen showered upon
her. During the afternoon music was rendered by
Misses Evertt, Comfort, Martin and Bourgeois.
The guests were invited to the dining room where
refreshments were served. The dining room was
beautifully decorated in pink, the being served
in pink roses. The arrangement committee Mrs.
King, Mrs. Dunham Misses Beulah Bourgeois and
Gladys Martin, deserves to be mentioned for the
artistic decorations and management. The bride re-
ceived many pieces of linen. A large number Of
guests were present.
Miss Beulah Bourgeois and King Soujourner spent
last Sunday in Picayune.
Lester Tillery spent last Sunday in Carrier.
Miss Luea Stuart is the guest of Mrs. j. F. Polk.
Mrs. E. j. Stockstill and daughters are the guests
Of Mrs. F. A. Bourgeois.
Edgar Bourgeois spent last Sunday at home.
Miss Vivian Comfort was Crescent City visitor
Wednesday.