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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11
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as he told how he and his family
had barely escaped from their watery
graves and how the savings of life
time had been wiped out. He and
his family of six had stood in water
up TO their waists for twenty-tour
hours most of the time with rain
beating down upon them. Their
house floated off it's pillars and was
wrecl.ed. The wTeckage lodged
against the trees iii the front yard,
ard. they stood on the wreckage fe;
a day and night until they were
rescued. All of their property, With
the exception of their naked land
was destroyed. Scores of Other re-
fu3ees told similar stories of hard
ship and suffering.
:,eports from Tx, ca lntry west
OF Lettsworth ana Be;, helor a., If
the most distressing nature. On az
count of the limited humber Of 1ln-
tor beats available, there are ,Joyu-
lous settlements in that portion Ct
the parish that have not been visit. !.
by rescue parties. lI the Caiifcrni;s "a
settlement, west Of i:a:chelor, sacTse
of white persons are marocne.i n
gns. lofts of barns and ether eleyal. 4;
o.aevs. Some of them have been
wjinout food for forcy-eight hours
Ca'1Tiers from that neighborLGoi
who have reached the telephone sta
tons in skiffs repors that if imne.;.-
ate aid is not sent them many un-
Guubtedly will pe:ei.sh.
Lieut.. ]. H. Weel-s o. the United
/ isrfc yynn MI II.
charge of the Federal lelief WORK in
this district yesterday, put force
of men at work tx. day constructing
skiffs, which will d. :ased in sending
n.n to rescue the ,r4art oned people
III tne gin west of !:atchelor there
are nearly 100 negro men, wei. cI
and children who nave not tsstee.
t;..d since THURSDAY Some Of them
il !" said have bec me insane and are
| ~ ring.
No additioal reports have been re-
ceived of loss of life, but a large
number or negroes are on the miss
ing list. It is probable, however,
that many of those who are missing
will turn up safely. Many have sep
arated from their families and will
be found. Citizens Of Lettsworth to-
night telephoned army headquarters
here requesting that immediate re-
lief be sent to them. Between 500
and 600 persons in that vicinity are
in distress. The town is under four
to eight feet of water, and the PEG
| pie are living in lofts and on house
tops.
The Torras crevasse water to-day
tore hole through the Texas and
Pacific railroad embankment about
one mile east of the Ttchafalaya river
bridge. Fifteen hundred feet of the
track was carried away.
The Torras crevasse was measured
this morning by Chief Engineer
chamberlain of the Texas and Pacific
railroad. Mr.. Chamberlain reported
that it was 145O feet in width. The
break in the leyee caved at both ends
this afternoon, and tonight it wa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11
EXTRA PRIZES To Be
AWARDED CONTESTANTS.

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It linking that as the contest proceeds
the extra vote offer will be increased.
The offer of $4,000 free votes for
every $40, that closed Saturday, was
one of the best that will be given
during the contest and every con-
testant should have taken advantage
of it. Every one of the contestants
who will put forth reasonable
amount of effort to win the Grand
Prize and should at the end fail in
her efforts will find that she has not
worked in vain. Every contestant
who remains in the contest to the
finish and turns in fifty or more
subscriptions will be awarded a.
prize.
On another page will be found the
standing of the contestants up to-
Friday, May 10th.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11
f. G. MARRERO, Mayor.
N. M. HEBERT, Secretary.

stomach, head, back, and kidneys
we're all badly affected and my liver
was in bad condition, but four bot
ties of Electric Bitters made me feel
like new man, A trial will cen
vince you of their matehiess n:eris
for any stomach. liver or kidney
trouble. Price 80 cents at all drug
gists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11
NOTICE TO BASEBALL TEAMS.

Manager Colin McHardy will re
turn home en- June 18th, after his
hard years study at Spring Hill col
lege, to start his famous and cham
ipion base ball team on the 60 again.
His team never was beaten and
never expects to get beat, says man.
ager Colin McHardy of the Glen Cor
don Base Ball Club, and il any
neighboring team wishes to play
them kindly notify by mail, our cap
tain, Norman A. McHardy, Coving-
ton, La.
The Glen Gordon's line up consists
of nine brothers who are very glad
and happy to play for that dear place,
which is half way between Coving-
ton and Vaudeville. Following is
the line up: VIM. McHardy, catch
er; Jos. NJ. McHardy, pitcher; A. Nc
Hardy, 1st base; Colin McHardy, I'd
base, manager; Norman McHardy,
Sd base, captain; Jos. McHardy, s. s.;
George .McHardy, left field; Donald
McHardy, center field; r. McHardy,
right field.
They will play any team that is
equal to them, say the McHardy
brothers.
Lame shoulder is nearly always due
to rheumatism of the muscles, and
quickly yields to the free application
of Chamberlain Liniment. Sold
all dealers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11
RALPH McCRACKEN's DEATH.
Splendid Young Citizen Laid to Rest
at LOgtOwn.

still being deeply deplOred. Cut on
in early manhood after having al
ready made deep impress By his
sterling qualities, he left many to
mourn.
Mr.. MeCrackin was born at Gains
vile, Miss, forty years ago, and diel
here on April Is. His funeral took
place at Logtown, Miss, where his
devoted mother resides His five
brothers were the pail bearers at the
pathetic funeral, and many gathered
to pay loves last tribute. The floral
offerings were numerous and beauti-
full and in his case were singularly
appropriate, for he was an araent
lover of nature. DR.. Millard, Of the
Episcopal church, of11ciated.
Mr.. McCracken's wife, who was
Miss Heloise Littlefield, of this city,
was his comrade as weN as mate,
and she and their two children, P. r.
and J. NJ, were at the grave, tenderly
Sustained by other dear ones W.io
shared the blow. There were pres
ent his mother, Mrs. Henry Weston;
his sisters, Mrs. Pearl Rainweter. Of
Arkansas, and Mrs. Joseph Carter,
Iof Missouri. His brother, John,
went over on the train with the body.
While Mr.. McCracken was weii
known in the city and had lived here
many years, ne had long resided On
his farm at Pear River, and had
deemed that his outdoor life had re-
stored his health. He left for Log
town and engaged in contracting,
and would have been highly success
| full had he not again been stricken
ill. He returned here then, aud,
own heroic nature aided the struggle,
death claimed him after four weeks
here. For seventeen years Mr.. Nc
Cracker had been valuable empioye
of the Picayune office, and his con-
duct was model. Mr. McCracken' s
family is highly connected, being
related to the Nicholson, Poitevent.
Hayne and other leading Orleanians.
New Orleans Picayune.
| Mr.. McCracken was we'll known in
this parish and had many friends
here, especially at Pearl River, where
/ he had residence. He was at one
time connected with the East LDuisi-
ana Railroad, which is now a part
of the New Orleans Great Northern.
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n1osnlns; all s.ieng tie river as f:.r
li,o.th as Torras, and showers con-
ltinued throughout the day. In the
face of these conditions to-day's labor
did not count vastly in the big tight
THAT is CT again at an ever-iasss1lg e
food stage. Negroes refused to
work in the rain unless furnished a
generous supply of whisky, and even
then they could do very little.
The rescue work is made danger
GUS and difficult by the swiftness oi
the current, and at times the little
motor boats used are almost swamp
ed. Thousands of carcasses Of cat
tie are floating in every direction.
The last relief train went out oi
Bachelor last night, and TO-DAY the
entire northern half of Pointe Coupee
Darisi, IS cut of from the outside
lWcrld, SO far as rail transportation
is concerned.
i another serious feature Of the
ses.ee situation here, and one which
the people Gid no. expect, came to-
day WIN the Torras crevas-e waters
began to back up against the levees
This prevents any possibility pi
draining the rain-soaked dykes.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11
WOODNtEN CIRCLE ENTERTAEN-
MENT. SssS ass

Woodmen Circle, Pine Grove No
.212, gave very successful enter
tainment at the Air Dome Wednes-
day evening, besides the picture
show there being several features Of
vaudeville attraction by local talent.
The ladies OF this circle include
some of the most influential AMI en-
ergetic workers, and the result wess
that there was only standing room
for those who did not come early.
Miss Ratio and Mr.. Frank Bcud0u-
squie, who are old-time favorites,s
We're warmly applauded.
The Circle has been organize I hut
little over a year, but Is quite strong
and popular.
The Circle wishes to extend thanks
to Miss Ratio, Miss Carter, Mr.
Boudousquie, Mr.. Peyson and esaers
who helped to make the affair
success.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11

Is there anything in this world
that is Of more Importance to you
than good digestion? Food must 81
eaten to sustain life and must be al
gested and converted into blood
When the digestion fails the whole
body suffers Chamberlain's Tableta
are q rational and reliable cure Tor
indigestion. They increase the flow
LOT bile, purify the blood, strengthen
the stomach, and tone up the whole
digestive apparatus tosga natural arnI
healthy action. For sale by Ill deal-
era.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE kgs1,S
DAUGHTERS.

The following are the cf:ci;. pro-
ceedings of the Junior League OF the
Kings Daughters, at the meeting
held at Mrs. Domergue's residence
last Saturday.
| Meeting opened with the Lords
Prayer
! Minutes Of the previous meeting
were read and accepted. A letter
| from Miss Sophie Wright was read
by the secretary, giving gfst OF the
convention work
| Miss Retta Moses, who attended
the convention in New Orleans. read
an interesting paper descriptive az
1.-THE convention-wnat was done and
what she saW--and was warmly ap-
plauded. She had promised them -
for Rest Awhile ana the following
action was taken in the matter:
Motion by Retta Moses, seconded
by Gladys Burns, that the treasurer
draw check for 81 for Rest Awhile.
fund. Carrigd. 80
It was decided by the Circle to
have motion picture show on May
Il, or at near date, the Leader
and Vice Leader to be q COMMITTEES
Iof arrangements. and that Mande-
vile be included. All ladies ana
members, offered to contribute.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing six months: Louise
franz. leader; Retta Moses, vice
leader; Alice Ostendorf, treasurer:
Bonnie Moses, secretary.
Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Prague A.
tended the meeting, which was large
and interesting.
Dainty refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be held Il
the residence Of Miss Retta Moses
BONNIE MOSES, Sec.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11
MANDEVlLLE SCHOOL ENTER
TAINMENT.
An Interesting Program to be Follow
ed With Ice Cream, Stram-
| berries, Cake and
| Lemonade.

The Vaudeville school entertain-
ment will take, place Saturday, May
IL, 1912, at Z O'Clock. Is cents for
all those over IL years and 10 cents
for all under IL years.
PROGRAM.
A sparkling comedy, Heirs ct
Law"
A very pretty play. "The Skip and
Song of the Katy-dids.
The Egg Hunt-by several small
children.
."The Chick-a-dees.' motion song.
A lively little comedy, Birthday
Candy ss
song-"Ho! no. Vacation Days
are Here"
Recitation-Mr. Marks.
Song-by Mrs. Lagrew.
Ice cream, strawberries, lemon
ade and cake will be sold.
Come earl in order to secure good
seats.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-11

Our Suggestive Questions Of the
SUNDAY school lesson, as published
each week, are stirring considerable
local as well as national interest.
"A popular pastor writes, Your Ques-
tions are very valuable and helpful.
the strongest and best that have
seen published. / use them freely
in my young mems Bible class. We
also take them and discuss some Of
them in our Wednesday night prayer.
and praise service, and the people
are much interested In them,
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
GEORGE 1. TEAS DEAD.

George H. Teas died at his home in
Cedar Neck on Tuesday evening, March
l9tn, 1872, aged 81 years. 2 months and
, days. Tho he had been very i'll for
some weeks, and death had been ex-
pected for several days, yet when it
came it was nCne the less sad. as it re-
moved from the home a loving husband
and father, and from the community one
Of the most useful citizens. Mr.. Teas
was an ardent supporter of the Prohibi-
ton Party, one who dared to cast his
vote for clean Christian principles even
IN the days when his cause suffered over
Whelming defeat, for he believed the
temperance forces would some dav win
her sentiments "For God. and Home
and Native Land" and contributed
largely to the support of the same. AS
superintendent of Sunday School, he was
dearly beloved, and so earnest and self |
sacrificing was he, it looks as if his place /
could not be filled; yet we trust his
mantle may have fallen upon Younger
shoulders, and that the good seed sown
by Mr.. Teas may bear fruit an hundred
fold, thus becoming a lasting monument
to his memory. He was a member of
the Slaughter Neck Church. was deepIv
Interested in the young people, and gave
much of his time and talent to the bet
.erRent and advancement of the youth.
lie leaves a widow, Mrs. Eliza Holland
Teas, and six children, Edward. a pho
ographer Of Deals Island, Md. DR.
Nelie Warren, of Camden, N. j., Misses
Anna and Mary Teas, of PHILADELPHIA.
,harles and John at home. Funeral SER q
ices were held in Slaughter Neck M.
): Church on Thursday afternoon. Rev.
'. T. Taylor of Lincoln City officiating.
nd interment made at the cemetery adj
'iDg the church. A large throng gath s
red to do honor to the memory Of one b
HON to know was to love. Il
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular weekly meeting of the
New Century Club of March 18th, was
opened and also adjourned by the presi-
dent Mrs. Robert P. Davis. The
minutes previous meeting were read
and approved. By the request of Mrs.
j. S. Willis chairman of History. the
club members voted to extend an invita-
ton to pupils of the Milford High
School to attend the meeting of Monday
next March 25th, subject, Panama
Canal" " Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt chairman
of Dramatics presided over the program
of Dickens Day" The first number
a piano solo, "Pansy'' by Milo Devo
(played by request Miss Virginia Sale
van. A very interesting sketch of the
life Of Charles Dickens was read bv Dr.
Edith Phelps. A piano solo, "Der Freis
Chirtz" " by Leybach Miss Elizabeth
Foulk. A pathetic story told at the
Holly Tree Inn" by one of the seven
poor travellers, was read by Mrs. J. Lynn
Pratt. A coronet solo, 'Ave Maria
by Luzli, Mr.. Thomas Davies with piano
accompaniment byMrs. Davies (nee Miss
Minnie Rickards) and an enchore re-
'ponse, were delightfully."- rendered and
we're much appreciated. Good, music
las been a special feature of enjoyment
N all the meeting days.
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
is ElLFGRB TO have A new STATION.

Recently a small item appeared in the
news columns of the Chronicle which
stated that one of the dreams of the
local writer was that Milford was to
have new depot, etc, but it seems
that some of the space writers who re
vamp the news items which appear in
the Chronicle failed to read the entire
story, and they have sent to the papers
of Wilmington as solemn fact. that
Milford is to actually have a new rail
road station. So far as we know the
new depot for Milford is only a dream,
as the article stated. If these versatile
young correspondents have anv more
definite facts than the dream of the
author who made the first item, we will |
be glad to give them publicity but we
fear that our dreams along this parti- /
'ular line will not come true for many
years.
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Mrs. Jennie Deakyne of Wilmington
has been visiting friends in Milford.
Oscar Wilson has been visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Jacob C. Wilson.
Garrett Hynson, Jr., his been the guest
here Of his brother George B. Hynson.
Esq.
Mrs. Mary McIlvaine has been i'll for
two weeks with the grippe but is slowly
improving.
Miss Elizabeth Emory. of Frederick
spent last week as the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Ira W. Joseph.
Miss Hedvig Setterman, who has been
visiting her aunt Mrs. Willard Morgan,
has returned to her home in Atlantic
City.
William H. Hall and wife, Robert
Parsons, wife and daughter Lillian are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry M. Hall, who has been very sick.
On Monday very pleasant surprise
party was rendered Miss Pearl Harris.
1f the West Chester Normal School.
who is spending ten-day vacation with
ler parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Harris. |
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
CARMEAN FOUGHT RAILROAD.

A vigorous fight against the demands
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
was made in the Levy Court at Dover.
on Tuesday, by Commissioner John p
Carmean, of Milford, who declared that
before long the farms of the State
would be taken over by the corporations
and they would seek a remission of
taxes for the very land on which indi-
vidual farmers are now paying tax. The
Railroad Company, through George M
Jones, local attorney, had made a re-
quest of tax rebate or reduction in as
sessment on the ground that land re-
Gently purchased at CLAYTON and else
where from Armour and Company. was
roadbed, and, uuder the law regulating
the construction of the DelaT.:-e rail-
road in central and lower. Delaware
could not be taxed. "Well. we'll see
about that" said Mr.. Carmean. and
then he made a motion, which was car
led, after speech directed against
corporate control, that the reduction
lsked for be not allowed.
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
PLAY WELL RECEIVED.

The home talent play entitled 1.-THE
Three Chauffeurs was given in the
Armory Hall last Tuesday evening to a
well filled house. The play was under
the direction of Miss E. Nav Book
walter, who has trained several sue
cessful plays in this town, and was
given for the benefit of the Milford New
Century Club. From beginning to end
the play was a success. The opening
scene, in which several young ladies
were seated at the dining tables holding
very lively conversations lat the -ex-
pense Of many Of their young friends in
the audience) was one of the best ever
given here. The second act, in which
only small children participated, was re-
celved with even more enthusiasm than
the first. The choruses were fine. Miss
Stanton and Mr.. Varney receiving, per
laps, the greatest enchore when thev /
iang, Day Dreams.
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
FALLS UPON A SAW
receives SEVERE CUT

j. r. Donovan, who owns and operates
a saw mill near Staytonsville on the
road leading from this town to Stay
ttonsyille, received some very bad cuts
last Monday when he fell upon revolv-
ing saw. He and his son were busy
rolling a log upon the truck which car
ned the timber to the saw. The saw
was running at a slow rate. The
man clothing was caught by some
twlgs which had not been trimmed from
the log, and before he could free himself.
ne 1ell upon the saw and received a
large cash in the back near the spine
ana another one at the back of the head.
Or. VIM. Marshall, Jr., of this town,
was summoned at once and dressed the
injuries. At this time the w nds seem
TO be healing in good shape.
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
CHRONICLE RENTS A CANNERY.

Last week F. A. Webb placed a five
line advertisement in the columns of
the Chronicle stating that he had a
cannery at Webb's Landing which he
would rent. The letters commenced to
come to him on Monday following the
appearance of the advertisement on
Friday from all over Delaware and
various parts of Maryland. Each mail
Of the week brought him letters up to
Friday last. From this inquiry he
rented the factory to Archer & Blades.
who contracted with the farmers to
grow tomatoes for them. Mr.. Webb is
a firm believer in the power of advertis-
ing in the Milford Chronicle; he has a
right to, for he has been using it for
years past, and always with satisfactory
'esults.
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
MUST MUZZLE DOGS

Many farmers and inhabitants of Sus-
sex County are probably not aware of
the fact that the last Legislature passed
a law, which applied to Sussex County
only, to the effect that it was unlawful
to allow dogs to run at large between
March first and October first of each
year. For the benefit of those who did
not know that such a law existed, we
are publishing the whole statute as
found in Chapter 274 of the Laws of
Delaware, entitled, 't0ffences Against
Private Property" 1t is as follows:
An Act for the protection of Game by
prohibiting dogs from running at large
during certain seasons of the year in any
portion of Sussex County outside the
corporate limits of Incorporated tonws
Section /. That from and after the
approval of this act it shall he unlawful
for the owner of any dog to permit such
dog to run at large outside the corporate
limits OF any Incorporated town in Sus-
sex County between the first day of
March and the first day of October in |
each year, unless muzzled. Such owner
or owners are hereby required to keep
their dogs in some secure place on their
OWN premises during the time aforesaid,
1r securely muzZled provided that dogs
accompanied by their owner and under
he control of such owner shall not come
within the provisions of this act.
Section 2. If any person or persons
hall violate the provisions Of this act,
Ie, she or they shall be deemed guilty
t a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
hereof shall for the offense be fined in
sum not exceeding five dollars, and
or each succeeding offense be fined a 7
ln not exceeding ten dollars. 1t shall S
e lawful for any person to kill any dog j
OF having a collar or other mark to h
ientify its owner, or not being muzzled.
mch may be running at large from the V
rst day OF March until the first day of t
etober in each year inclusive. s
Section 3. This act shall apply to Sus- o
* County only. N
April 13, A. D., 1911. Re
Milford chronicle., 1912-03-22
BROKE right Limb And
AMPUTATION NECESSARY

Miss jamie jefferson, the eleven year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
jefferson, of Prime Hook Neck. and a
sister Of Benton H. jefferson. of Milford
while attending school on Friday of last
week met with an accident that resulted
in the amputation of her right leg. lust
above the knee. The little girl with
the rest of the children attending the
Prime Hook School were enjoying noon
hour when team driven by Edward
Gooner was seen approaching near the
school house. The child attempted
to jump on the vehicle in order to ride
over large pond of water which was
near the school house, and in irving
to jump on the carriage her right leg
was caught in the wheel breaking the
leg twice and badly bruising and lacer-
ating it. She was at oncecarried to
her home and DR.. Hopkins was sum
moned. On Saturday evidences Of blood
poisoning developed and on Sunday Drs.
Hopkins, and Douglas of Milton, and
Samson of Glendale amputated the
limb just above the knee. She came
1ut OF the operation all right and at
this writing is improving as rapidly as
could be expected.