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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

sum and amount Of sac, 90. and
object for which the debt is to be
incurred is to erect and construct a
public school house. within the cor
porate limits of the town OF SIdell,
the title to which shall be vested in
the public; that the indebtedness to
be incurred, and the negotiable bonds
to be Issued therefor, shall run for
period of twenty-five (25) years,
commencing from the year 1911, and
bear interest thereon, at the rate of
five per cent per annum, payable
annually.
Be it further resolved, ETC., That
the election herein called be held
thirty days after due and public no.
tice OF the same has been given as
required by law, and that the polling
place for the holding said election
shall be the same place at which
state and town elections are held,
namely, at the town hall, in Slidell;
that the polls be opened at seven
O'Clock a. m. and remain opened
until i've o'clock p. M, of said day.
Be it further resolved, ETC., That
due and proper public notice be
given OF the calling and holding of
SAID election, setting forth the date
ana place OF the holding of the same,
the hours of opening and closing the
poiis, and for that purpose the
mayor Is hereby instructed, author
lied and empowered to give said
pubic notice in the manner and
under the form required by law.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
AN OLD MAIDS CLUB.

IAN Old Maids Club" comic
one-act play will be presented at the
Red Mems Hall February 3, by the
following cast:
Lucia Primrose, Mary Welsh; Su-
sana Jane Hopewell, Ella Gnzman !;
Dora Dolittle, Mrs. John Tailor; Faith
Snowmore, Louise Roberts; Viola
Longsworth, Ruth Mccoy; Sallie
Brown, Odile Cornibe; Lucrehe Dew
hit, Aanabel Decker; Martha Win
hover, Florence Guzman; Betty Bob
net, Mrs. M. C. Newman; Mary Ann
s. 18th, Mrs. C. Crockett; Myra Jane
Holdswith, Mrs. C. Dubuisson; Maud
Holdsworth, Marguerite Abelj Julia
Jones, Mabel Davis; Lucy Rosebud,
Lillian Dubourg; Tony Dolittle, Thos.
Shinn; Phillip Jones, Ernest Buck
ley; Louella Primrose, Lottie Currie;
Dora Dolittle, Edna Faciane.
The play will consume an hour
and half in it's presentation, and
is being presented by Hiawatha
Council No. 8, Daughters of Poca-
hontas. The funds realized are to
be used in the interest of their lodge.
1t any old bachelors or widowers
are in quest of an elderly spinster,
it would be we'll for them to attend
"The Old Maids Club" and assist
to soothe some of the forlorn, aching
hearts.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
ST. TAMMANY NOTES.

Supt. H. B. Messick visited the
school here Wednesday.
Mrs. E. Keller and daughter. Miss
zena, spent Sunday evening in Bayou
Lacombe, the guest of Mrs. j. Todd
The young folks Of St. Tammany
spent Sunday evening at Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Gooding's. They reported
having a nice time.
Misses Lorena Ezell, Zena and
Ruby Keller and Mr.. w. Crow enjoy
ed a horseback ride Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bennett We're the
guests of Mrs. BENEFITS parents, in
Pearl River Saturday.
Mr.. Joe Moran spent Thursday in
Slidell on business.
Mr.. Smith, of Bayou Lacombe, was
here on business Monday.
Mrs. Lamers has sold her cottage
to Mr.. A. Gooding and will move to
Abita Springs soon.
Mr.. F. Fogg is improving from a
very bad spell of sickness.
Mr.. A. Gooding will occupy the
Rose cottage in a few days.
Mr.. J. Galloway has moved to
Bayou Lacombe.
Mr.. Won is having his cotton taken
to the gin near Covington.
Mrs. w. r. Martin is very ill at
present.
Mr.. w. Powels' family is very sick
with the measles.
Teachers and pupils of the Peace
Grove school will attend the Corn
Club meeting in Covington, Saturday.
Mrs. J. E. Krentel spent Tuesday
in Slidell.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
ORDINANCE NO. ia.

An ordinance imposing license up
On all persons, corporations or as
sociations pursuing any trade, call
ing or profession, not exempted by
law, in the town of SlideIl, La,
during the year 1911.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town OF
Slidell, La, in legal session conven-
ed, as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby
levied for the year 1911 a license
tax upon all persons, corporations or
associations of persons, not exempt
ed by law, pursuing any business,
calling, trade or profession, in the
town of Slidell, La, the same license
tax as is levied by the State or par
ish upon said callings, trades, busi-
ness or profession, pursuant to Act
I'll of 1898 and Act 176 of 1908
and acts amendatory thereto as fol-
low:
Sec. 2. That the license for the
retail sale of alcoholic malt or vinous
liquors shall be $4,000 as the mini
mum and graded in accordance with
the amount of business done the pre-
ceding year, as designated by law.
Sec. 8. That the license tax for
all other trades, callings, business or
professions, such as the banking
business, real estate, wholesale
groceries, retail groceries, insurance
agent, express agent, electric light
plant, theatres, circuses, Moving Pic
ture shows, ticket agents, peddlers,
hotels and boarding houses, soda
water stands, livery stables, UNDER
takers, lawyers, doctors, shall be the
same as the license imposed by the
State in Act Ill of 1898 and acts
amendatory thereto, which grades
said license taxes in accordance with
the amount of business done the
preceding year.
Sec. 4. That each person, cor
poration, firm or association of per-
sons, before paying their license tax
for the year 1911 may be required
to furnish an affidavit as to the
amount of business done the preced-
ing year that their tax may be grad
ed in accordance therwith.
Sec. 5. That the license herein
imposed shall be due and apayable on
the first Monday of February, 1911,
and shall be delinquent thereafter,
and bear interest at 20 per cent per
annum until paid.
Sec. 6. That on and after the
day said license shall become delin-
quent it shall be unlawful to carry on
any business without a license and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
VAUDEVILLE NOTES.

Judge Smith, of Covington, de-
lighted his friends by his visit last
wednesday in Vaudeville.
Mrs. Alice Bonnet and son, wal
ter. are spending a couple of weeks
at their charming villa on Grand
Avenue.
Mrs. James Owens, of Slidell, and
little son, Horatio, spent Tuesday
at the home of Mr.. Givens parents
Dr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Owens.
Mr.. w. Tucker, postmaster, &C
companied by his charming Wlfe'
visited the Metropolis last Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Where and family are
spending several weeks with her
mother, Mrs. C. Colomb.
Mrs, P. Stretton and Mrs. Alvarez
were visitors in Covington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Galbraith mad the
great Measure Of entertaining their
son. from New York, last week.
The friends of Mrs. Ludlow regret
IN hear Of her indisposition, and nope
to soon learn of her recovery
Mrs Baumann and granddaugh-
tors Miss Carrie Rebel and MISS
Irma Heyd spent Sunday in Mande-
Vile guests of the Misses Frosch.
Mr. u. Marinoni and charming
Mrs Marinoni passed through Man
deyille on their way to Le"lsours'
Monday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Flick and daughter
snent several days in Mandevllie, the
CHESTS Of their parents, Mr., and MIS-
Sundays excursion brought many
nersons in quest of summer homes
Some houses have already Deen Sc
cnrad for the summer season. :.
MANY new houses are being ouli.'
Resides the several lots being pur-
chased by city people that are con-
tannlating to erect summer homes
Mrs Leon Greenblatt nee Levy >
is ON q visit to her mother, Mrs. r.
Levy. ,+;relv recov-
erad from her severe fall, ana neI
friends here are glad to see her ous
and herself again. hoom
Vaudeville seems to be on pou III
r;sht now A new saw mill VIII De
bniIt near Bayou Casta ng' unaer Inc
e eunN - Iames Davis & Company.
- Mrs calder, of New Orleans. spent
several DAYS in Vaudeville WITH ne
danghter, Mrs. Shields.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
NOTICE.

SHdell, La, January 5, 1911.
PUBIC notice Is hereby given to all
property taxpayers of the town of
SHdell, that a special election has
| been called by the Mayor and Board
OF Aldermen of the town of SlideIl,
| as per resolution duly adopted by
them at the regular meeting of the
mayor and Board of Aldermen, held
IN Slidell on January 3, A. D. 1911.
Tor the purpose of submitting to the
property taxpayers thereof, who are
authorized under the Constitution
and laws of the State of Louisiana.
to vote at such elections, the propo-
sition, as to whether or not they will
incur debt to the amount and sum
OF szo,ooO.OO, and issue negotiable
ponds therefor The object for which
the debt is to be incurred is to
erect, construct and build a public
schooi house, within the corporate
limits of the town of Slidell, the
title of which shall be vested in the
public; that the Indebtedness to be
incurred and the negotiable bonds to
be issued therefor, shall run for a
period of twenty-five (25) years,
commencing from the year 1911, and
bear interest thereon at the rate of
five per cent per annum, payable
annually. That the election herein
called will be held on the 7th day of
February, A. D.. 1911, in the town
OF sldell, at the usual polling place
within said town, namely, the town
nall. The polls shall be opened from
seven O'Clock a. m. and remain open
until five o'clock p. m.
That all property taxpayers, quail
fed as electors under the Constitu-
ton and the laws of this State. shall
De entitled to vote at said election.
Inc qualifications are, age, resi-
dence, registration and poll tax pay
ments for the years 1909 and 1910.
except resident women taxpayers.
who shall be entitled to vote at such
election, without registration or poll
tax payments, either in person or by
their agents authorized in writing.
which written authorization shall be
attached to such agents ballots.
Notice is hereby further given
that on the 9Th day of February. A.
ID. 1911, at the hour of II O'Clock a.
M, at the town hall, within the town
of Slidell, the mayor and Board OF
Aldermen of the town of Slidell; will
IN open session, proceed publicly to
open the ballot boxes, examine and
count the ballots in number and In
amount and examine and canvas the
returns. and there and then declare
The result of said election.
PAUL GARDERE, Mayor.
JOHN FREDERICK, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

Little Miss Harriet Levy of New
Orleans, is spending a few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isadore
Levy.
1t is with pleasure we note that
Vaudeville has a veterinary surgeon.
Mr.. Arthur Parisy having completed
his course in the Ontario College of
Veterinary Surgery, has established
himself in Vaudeville where he has
been located for several years. Mr..
Parisy comes from a family of noted
veterinary surgeons, his father be-
ing well known several years ago
in New Orleans. We hope and wish
him success in his new profession.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
RESOLUTION

Calling a special election, to be held
in the town CT Slidell, La, for
the purpose of submitting to the
property tax payers proposition
as to whether tor not they will
incur debt and issue negotiable
bonds therefor, for the purpose of
erecting public school house,
within the corporate limits of the
town of Slidell.
Be is resolved, by the mayor and
board of Aldermen of the town of
Slidell, in regular session convened,
That a special election be called and
is hereby called, to be held within
the corporate limits of the town of
Slidell for the purpose of submitting
to the property taxpayers O. said
town, who are authorized to vote
at such elections under the constitu-
ton and laws of the State of Louisi-
ana, the proposition as to whether
or not they will incur debt to the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
DIR. A. M. PARIsY
Veterinary Surgeon
ABITA SPRINGS NOTES.

J. E. Nilsson, of Covington. y:site,
Abita last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Richard, of Gov
ington, We're among the visitors her,
last week.
Miss K. Michaelis spent a week i,
New Orleans, guest of relatives ant
friends.
Mr.. Frank Mendow, of Memphis
Tenn, spent Sunday here, guest O
relatives.
Mr.. ]. Hardouin left for a stay il
New Orleans.
Mrs. Louis Daring, of New Or
leans, was the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Chas. Biggio, on Sunday.
G. j. Spitzfaden, of New Orleans,
spent Sunday here with friends.
Miss Hilda SCHNEIDER spent Sunday
with relatives in Abita.
Mr.. r. Klotter, of New Orleans
spent Sunday here, the guest of Miss
M. Michaelis.
Mrs. Bailey has returned from
New Orleans, after a short stay.
Mrs. Ed. Bajajiou and children,
of New Orleans, were guests of rela-
tive here on Sunday.
0ul o. ". q. oplfSi 10 flSlIluS Ill lie
Crescent City.
Mrs. T. D. Terrebonne left Sunday
for a short stay in New Orleans.
Mr.. Aaron Kottwitz spent Sunday
here with friends.
Master Alvin Biggio left Sunday
to be in the Crescent City for week.
Mr.. A. Laccasin spent Sunday in
Abita.
Mrs. j. Rhinehardt and children
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
Destruel on Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Kent, of Covington,
visited Abita on Sunday evening.
Mr.. J. La Fleur, of New Orleans,
was the guest of relatives here on
Sunday.
Prof. Woodward. of New Orleans,
spent from Friday to Sunday night
in Abita, last week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
SLIDELL DEPARTMENT
News Gathered Social Events Etc
Phillip Levy, of New Orleans, wa
, uicifnr haro tho roc+

Phillip Levy, of New Orleans, was
visitor here the past week.
The illustrated life of Christ was
presented at the Methodist Church,
Monday night, by Rev. Nick Joiner.
Simon Levy and little daughter
!, Norma, spent Thursday at Mande-
vile with relatives.
Prof. c. E. Hooper spent several
days at Alexandria,, La
Mrs. C. Cooper will leave shortly
to visit her sister at Pennington,
who is quite ill.
Entered into rest, Wednesday,
January rs, 1911, Anna Fenton, age
33 years, wife of F. lilly. The re-
mains were taken to Winchester,
Ohio, for interment in the family
cemetery.
Mrs. lilly has been ill for a number
of years and bore her suffering with
true christian fortitude. To her be-
reaved husband and relatives we ex-
tend our deepest sympathy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

the secretary and tax collector may
/, proceed to collect and the same with
penalty according to law.
This ordinance to be in full force
and effect Immediately upon and
after it's passage. :
PAUL GARDERE, Mayor
JOHN FREDERICK, Secretary.
! Motion by M. c. Newman, second
ed by J. ]. Dubuisson, that ordinance
be adopted as read.
Carried.
Vote of the council was taken:
Yeas. J. Dubuisson, M. C. New
man, 0. R. Brugier, j. M. Currie.
Absent. T. Liddle
Ordinance No. ia was adopted by
majority of the council, as read.
Ordinance No.~s115 was put be-
fore the council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. lis.
an ordinace levying a fiye-mill tax
upon all taxable property which
is assessed, within the town of
Slidell, La, for the year 1911, to
defray the general expenses of
said town of Slidell, La.
Be it enacted by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town of
Slidell, La, in legal session conven-
ed, as follows:
Section /. That there is hereby
levied a five-mill tax upon all assess
ed, taxable property of the town of
slidell, La, for the year 1911, for
the purpose of defraying the general
expenses of the said town of Slidell,
La.
Sec. 2. That the town secretary
and collector shall collect the NUM-
cipal taxes during the time and in
the same manner, in accordance with
law.
Sec. 3. That this ordinance shall
be in full force and effect immedi-
ately upon and after it's passage.
PAUL GARDERE, Mayor.
JOHN FREDERICK, Secretary.
Motion by M. c. Newman, second
ed by J. M. Currie, that Ordinance
No. lis be adopted. Vote of the
council was taken:
Yeas. J. Dubuisson, M. C. New
man, 0. R. Brugier, J. M. Currie.
Absent. T. Liddle.
Ordinance No. lis was adopted by
a majority of the council.
Ordinance No. 116 was put before
the council for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 116.
An ordinance levying a tax of two
($2.OO) dollars on all male in
inhabitants between the age of Is
and SIS years, of the town of Sill
dell, La, for the purpose of work
ing and improving the streets and
bridges of the town.
Be it enacted by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the Slidell,
La:
Sec. 1. That there is hereby lev
led upon all male inhabitants of the
town of Slidell, between the ages of
IL and 55 years, per capita tax
of two dollars for the year 1911,
for the purpose of working and i'm
proving the roads, streets and
bridges of the town of Slidell, La,
collectable after ten days notice by
the town.
Sec. 2. That any person refusing
to pay said tax shall be fined not
more than twenty dollars nor less
than five dollars, and in default of
payment thereof, shall be imprison-
ed not more than ten days nor less
imam two days in the town jail, I'M
less such person shall work three
days in discharge of their objection |
hereunder.
PAUL GARDERE, Mayor. |
JOHN FREDERICK, Secretary.
Motion by o. r. Brugier, second
ed by J. M. Currie, that Ordinance |
No. 116 be adopted as read.
Vote of the council was taken:
Yeas. j. Dubuisson, nj. C. New
man, o. R. Brugier, J. M. Currie. |
Absent. T. Liddle.
Ordinance was adopted by ma
jority of the town council
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
NOTICE.

No notice is ever taken of COM
munications to the Farmer that are
not signed. If it is not desired that
the name shall appear in the COM
munication it will be withheld, but
the name of the writer must be
known to us as matter of good
faith and response bility
THE EDITOR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
WANTED, FOR SALE.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
never disappoints those who use it
for obstinate coughs, colds and irri-
tations of the throat and lungs. 1t
stands unrivaled as remedy for all
throat and lung diseases. Sold by
all druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
MASQUERADE BALL.

The Funny Forty Fellows of Abita
Springs will give grand masquerade
and calico ball on February rs, 1911,
at the town hall in Abita Springs.
A good band will be in attendance
and two prizes will be given. Get
ready to have a good time. Admis-
sion will be rs cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
Look For The Bee Hive

On the package when you buy Foley
Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
None genuine without the bee hive.
Remember the name, Foley's Honey
and Tar and reject any substitute.
Sold by Theo. Strain & Son.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

FOR SALE-One heavy single
wagon, one buggy, one old wagon,
cheap, one lot of HARNESS and a
pair of mules, one portable forge.
Call at Covington Grocery and Grain
Company, in Covington. jan14-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
HICKORY GROVE SUNDAY
SCHOOL.

Sunday School every Sunday at 2
p. M, at the Hickory Grove school
house.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
SLASHED ALL To PIECES.

You have heard of people being
cut, but did you ever hear of feed
being cut in price like the nlercan-
tile establishment of Chas. w. Smith,
of Abita has cut them: &c.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

WANTED-To purchase. a good
fresh milk COW. PETER BABACH-
Err, Phone 3O5.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

FOR SALE-The Abita Bakery.
Doing a good business. Apply to A.
A. DuVernay, Abita Springs, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

FOR SALE-One 3-seated surry
and double set for harness, $500.
Address P. o. Box 4, Vaudeville,
La. jan28-3t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

FOR SALE-Merchandis store, in
good lacation, principally colored
trade, will take stock and sell prop
erty. Retirement cause for selling
Address P. O. Box 481, Covington,
La. jan28-tf.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

The firm of Morgan & Richard
was dissolved by mutual consent on
January l, 1911.
l.. L. MORGAN.
E. H. RICHARD.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

$1.4O per sack
1.4j per sack
1.3O per sack
1.3O per sack
2.O5 per sack
.621s per SIX.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-01-28

FOR SALE-Fine Thoroughbred
Burkshire bore, age z months. Apply
to JOHN L. CAHILL, Abita Springs,
La. 1t.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-28
A Movement In Aid
OF Stage Children

New York. Feb. 27.-under the
patronage Of the National Alliance
for the Protection Of Stage Children.
OF which Daniel Frohman, Augustus
Thomas. Mrs. Fiske. Julia Marlowe.
Francis Wilson and other persons
prominently connected with the stage
are active members. a mammoth per
Torrance was given in the Metropoli-
tan opera house this afternoon to en-
list public attention in the interest OF
the children OF the stage. The ALI
ance has been working for several
years 10 bring about the repeal OF
modification OF the laws restricting
or preventing the appearance OF chill
dren on the stage. The complaint
y especially strong against the exist
ing laws in Massachusetts,. Kentucky.
Illinois and Louisiana. In these
states the law absolutely bars chill
dren under 10 years OF age from an
pesring In theatrical performances
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-28
Chicago White S0x
Go 10 Texas Tonight

Chicago, Feb. 27s--The players OF
both the Chicago baseball clubs
trooped into town today preparato ,
70 their departure tonight on the
spring training trip~ President
Conf key takes bis bard Of White sox
direct 10 Mineral Wells Texas. where
the players viii keep 10 steady train
ing 70 four weeks. with the exception
Of short trips 70 Fort Worth and.oiher
nearby Texas cities for exhibition
games. March "A the club viii divide
into two squads for the games 70 be
played on the way home. The cities
booked for exhibition games include
Oklahoma City. Wichita. Topeka. 81.
joseph. Kansas City. Lincoln. Omaha.
Hannibal. Quincy. Danville. Spring
field. H.. Ottuiswa, Des Moines. Rock
Island. Terre Haute. indianapolis and
Peoria.
Following their usual custom the
Chicago Cubs 20 10 West Baden 70
begin . cparation for the annual
championship rice. After spending
four days az the Indiana water place.
he team will depart for the training
camp az New Orleans, arriving there
next Saturday Exhibition games
with several 81 the major league clubs
viii be- played 10 New Orleans, and
on the Yay nor,h the Cubs will MI
dates ini Mobik. Atl9ntk Memphis.
Louisville and several other OF the
larger cities. N