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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hord ent,
tanned at auction bridge Monday eve
ing. The interesting diversion resu
ed in Mrs. Snyder winning the fiji
honors in the ladies' score and \
Austin the honors for the gentlem'
Those invited to partake of Mr.. a
Mrs. Hord's gracious hospitality we
the Messrs. and Mesdames G. E. T
fany jr., Harry B. Austin, r. H. Slo;
Sam Sloan, w. M. Gibson, Rowe Pi
grey, C. H. Snyder, j. j. Musser a
FREQ Balcom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Luncheon for Miss Jenkins
Mrs. Fred Egan was the gracious
hostess at perfectly appointed lunch
ecn Wednesday. The affair was Civ
en- in compliment to Miss Evangeline
Jenkins. After luncheon the ladies
played $500" Mrs. Schlabach won the
high score and was suitably reward
ed. The company numbered the Mes
DANES Jakway, Slusher, E. X. Chase,
Myers, Smith, Bryan, Robbins, Schla-
bach, Fry, Burdick, and Ra:ney and
the Misses Bryant, Lough, Farwn.!
and the honor guest.
Richard Nelson and C. P. Ute rback
arc enjoying an overland trip to the
Aztec ruins. They return tomorrow
night and Mr.. Utterback leaves Mon
day morning for Indiana to spend the
summer.
Mrs. c. P. Utterback and Miss Lacie
McKamie departed for Denver this
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20

- ~~O - AAASsAASO SOAAAA4t~SO
W r Badon, juror at in
quest Rene MARQUEE
NJ w Allen. juror. at in
quest Rene Marques
G. r Coyne. juror at In
quest Rene Marques
Ed. Lacroix, juror at In
quest Rene Marques
J G Mhell, juror at in
quest Of infants.
J T Musgrove Juror In
quest of infants. -.
b B Mizell. juror at in
quest Of infants.
Matt Mixell. juror at in
quest Of infants. 49,.
Manuel Aricet, Juror at
inquest of unknown
white man .......
Harry Jaques. juror at
inquest Of Unknown.
white man - !
Dr. F J Rohmer, juror 1T.
inquest Hewet Mccoy
O. D Fussell, constable.
] r Elliott, conveying E.
johnson from Slidell
to Covington .....
T e Brewster, sheriff, at
tending district court
Capt r Meredith. ward
en-. for O L Dittmar.
T E Brewster, sheriff.
paid for arrest Of w
Hunt. 2.25; summon
ing jury commission.
1000: paid ] NJ Coop
Ter 3 loads wood 5.25;
sTeleph0ne to Am1te,
30; trip to Oberlin
flor Quave, 812 miles
.:at 10c, 1920; expens-
es, telephone. sheriff,
1850; telephone to
New Orleans, rs;
conveying Mrs john
son to. New Orleans,
lilo; paid J N Coop
er for 6 loads wood,
1850; Total
Chas H He.ntz, con-
stable ....
l. Broom, boarding pris-
oners ..... -.
] r Elliott, conveying S
Murray and F Davis
Slidell to Cov'ngtOn
George Young. boarding
pr soners. -.
Mrs L Miles, boarding
prisoners at soc per
Gay, Chas Williams %
days; Jesse Morgan
/ % days; M Ward %
days; Lee Williams 2&
days; Jeff Foreman %
days; Ansel Thomp-
son % days; / Brum-
field % days; A A
Thompson 8 days: Es-
telle johnson % days;
Gilber Loston, rs days
Dave Holiday % days
Henry Foster % days
Frank Jones, % days
Jos Clayton % days
Sam Murray II days
Frank Davis II days
Walter Gray 8 days
Letha Frost / day;
Total $3.50.
Mrs l. Miles, 1913 meals
to prisoners ....
st Tammany Farmer.
publishing proceed
:ngs. ordinances, no.
tees, ETC.,
luke Broom, boarding
prisoners .....
Dr. Thos w Murphey. 5
visits to Julia John
son and medicines
Y Grow, justice Of the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20

!st Of cents and those who placed ID

list of cents and thoo6 MO ;n,.ce,, !,
them: -. ss17 1-T,'' =
100-yard DISH cAauvin y
puplantis. q. 5Y nsisanshres 3.
Shot put-y. chanvin..i n,d,ar
4. Commaxera. 90, - -
Half mia ran,s I.ansi.x r.
Blanchette.. " sB. sehml7lt q =
16-pound Smmer-A Gamma.
gere, A. Chauyin n. 0ueno.
INV hn-l,le. - I, 5 Tsss.N. sSs,s.s.' !,
4 Mutter s1 P nnsi.n,is 4 :. 'sn ol' 2
Di.cm.-.fs. -. Ass 49,.
eere B. q M,13sar 80 !. s - So's' '1''-
Pole vanlt- fss... - r..
n,ant;s = cr,,sr.. n0' s. { D"-
Hieh hnrdiaess.1s 49, a u r,.,.. -. !,
noshotail. . = is-..'ss =. 1se'esllp VIZ =.
ousrtar r,ii. i s,.,ee.s - Z,
r..nsirc 81 rInsd I =. 1usno. sam
Ee-ne,na [ns.h I.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
Mr.. Be1ns Helps
in Providing for
Experiment Farm,

Mr.. Ned Berns, of New Orleans,
who has purchased the old voss
homestead, is a progressive and
wide awake citizen, and in becoming
a resident Of this parish is interested
in its progress and may be listed
among the boosters. He desires to
see the agricultural interests Of the
parish developed to their fullest, and
Nhen ne was approached by Capt.
q. E. Mfllar, president of the St.
Tammany Parish Truck Growers AS
socfation, and Mr.. G. C. Lewis farm
Demonstration for this parish, from
the Agricultural Department, and
asked to place his farm in charge of
the Demonstration, Mr.. Lewis, as an
experiment farm, he expressed HIM
SELF only too happy to do so. II Mr..
Lewis could increase his crop yield,
and at the same time demonstrate
to the farmers what could be done
by proper cultivation and fertiliza-
tion. he was "Johny on the spot" and
would meet them any time they wish
ed to name for the purpose of going
over the field and making arrange
ments. Yesterday was fixed as the
date for meeting. when Capt. Millar
and, Mr. Lewis promised to be on
hand. We will report their findings
and arrangements in another issue:
but the important part of it IS that
SUCH an excellent piece of land has
been secured for this purpose.
The Voss homestead, which is now
the home Of Mr.. Berns, Is situated
on the Military Road and is familiar
to all the farmers Of the parish.
The travel on this road Is consider
able and the view from the road is
good. Every one who passes will be
able to see the progress Of the crops
and it interested may get down and
investigate the methods adopted and
become informed on the matters that
may interest them.
Mr.. Lewis has written quite
number of letters for the st. Tam
many Farmer, and he has been
among the farmers trying to interest
them in up-to-date and scientific
farm practices. He has told them
now deep to plow, what kind of fer
t'l.zers to use. when the ground needs
l.me, and of the Importance OF select
ing good seed. In fact he has been
ready to answer any question apper-
tanning to the farm. even as to the
best manner of removing stumps and
the cost. He is here to teach them.
tree Of cost. how to get the best re-
suits from the soil. The prosperity
OF the farmer will be greatly in
creased if advantage is taken Of his
experience and advice. In giving up
his farm to the purposes of expert
mentatfon, Mr.. Berns has shown a
public spiritedness that should be ap-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
RINGS
BASEBALL
Assn.
CITIZENS PROPOSE 10 MAKE
THINGS LIVELY IN THE WAY
OF SPORTS THIS SEASON.
PARK IS NOW
BEIAe CLEARED
Town Has Donated Fifty Dollars to
10 Used In Putting Grounds
in Good Condition.

! Probably there Il no town IN the
parish that has taken greater inter-
est in baseball than Abtta sprinss:
that ID, the kind Of interest that
develops participation IN the game,
where the youngsters can be seen
playing in vacant lots, with soodly
crowd q spectators to voice ths.r ap-
proval Of good play and % cheer
them On wheA I'M shibitiop of
brainy work brings ,.saf ths good
points in . promising }layer. Last
summer showed that Ab:ta hAd some
good material that might show up
we'll In the professional ranks II tie
future.
Mr.. Chas. Biggio. who Fas fo.n,er-
y q brilliant player In the probes
sional field. and one who c0ald
handle ball with the fastest of
them. though compelled TO retire on
account Of i'll health Is st'll IN earn
est lover Of the game and l!kes to
see others interested N It. He con-
cieved the idea Of establishing .
baseball park in Abita, and has been
30 successful In the undertaking that
the AbitA diamond II now IN assured
thing. He has been assisted BY Mr..
Viccaro and other citizens Of the
town with substantial subscriptions
and the town itself has. contrihnted
$4,000. II is to be q chartered con-
Germ and will be run on business
principles, which means that visitors
to the town next summer will be able
to witness some good baseball ct
the same time they are taking ad-
vantage OF the curative propert 20
Of the wonderful waters OF the Ab.tA
springs. acknowledged to be second
to none In the country. Il 10 antici-
pated that other athletic events will
be pulled on ct the park. and there
b to be . general livening up In the
sport Of the town.
Tho clearing Of the grounds . N
progress and oil stumps will b M
moved. the ground plowed and level
ed and substantial fence and grand
stand built. It II said that the suits
OF the club have been ordered.
The grand stand and bleechers will
accommodate about 500 people. and
there will be separate bleechers for
the colored people. The officials an
nounce that they are in commun'ca-
tion with several Southern League
teams to play exhibition games. The
pork will be completed by February
1st.
Abita Springs is one OF the nieest
lttle summer resorts to be foup1.
It mas advantages a. health reacsk
that cannot, be duplicated. and II thN
plan IL carried out to make It =
place Of amusement as well a. q
place to recover from sickness. its
excellent hotels will be crowded with
guests.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
NEGRO MURDERER CAPTURED
IN CONVICTION.
Committed Crime in New Orleans
Seven Years Ago.

Deputy Ed. Lacroix effected ar.
important capture this week OF =
criminal wanted in New Orleans for
a murder about seven years ago.
Gene Sayles. a negro, while serving a
sentence in the parish prison here
for carrying concealed weapons,
made the usual exchange of conf
dence with some fellow prisoner. so
the report goes, stating that he had
killed a negro in New Orleans. about
seven years ago. At all events the
crime leaked out and Deputy La
croix became possessed of the infor-
nation that resulted in Sayles' ar
rest. He had been working at
Ramsay. but was in Cov'ngton At
the time of his capture. Investiga-.
tion proved that he was wanted in
New Orleans. Detective McKales, Of
New Orleans. came over and took
charge OF him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
The Man Ii, the
Streets Makes
Some Comment
Situation in Abita Springs
Appears to Him Unrea-
sonable and Hurlful.
Abita SPRING.. Dec. Is, 1913.

~
Editor st. Tammany Farmer.
Dear Sir:-Abita Springs is al
ready in the throes Of election Of next
mayor. Excited groups can be seen
talking and arguing over the merits
of the respective candidates, the
number Of which, Dame Rumor has
it, will be four. No one knows where
the councilmen are to come from
only talk Of designations are rife.
1t is the opinion of stew. that have
the best interests 81 Abita- at heart
and do not care who il appointed,
provided he 10 live wire" and goes
into once with the majority Of the
people behind him, that mass
meeting be called and the candidates
given chance to tell the people
what their plans are for the better
ment Of the town, and reasons why
he should be elected to the ofY1ce.
A show of hands or a straw vote
would probably reduce the number
to two and the best man would most
likely win. Then the losers and
winners could join hands and give
the mayor-elect and the council their
undivided support and get on with
the lighting of the town and paving
the sidewalks. ETC.. thereby placing
Abita on the pront page, where she
rightfully belongs, showing a united
front to the world Bury the hatch
ct and the hammer where it cannot
be dug up. When any one gets of
the train do not tell them that the
town is dead. that Abita is going to
the "deminition bow vows" Tell
the truth and recall how many peo-
pie came over here in Ill health and
in some cases dying, and that 30 per
cent Of them recovered their health
and are blessing Abita Springs. its
climate and spring water. That
some thousands of lots are sold on
the outskirts of the town, that some
of these people are going to Build
this summer, that many OF them
come over to look at their purchases
and all leave a few dimes. Thc.
they have as good soil as Hammond
or any of the truck-growing towns
on the Illinois Central Ea'lroo-'
That they have the same freirh.
rates for vegetables as thev have.
and better rates than New Orleans.
Pull together for the upbu:lding
Of Ab:ta and her sister towns.
Get together!
THE MAN IN THE STREET.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
CONSTIPATION POIsONs you.

II you are constipated. your en-
tire system is poisoned by the waste
matter kept in the body-serious re-
suits follow. Use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills and you will soon get rid
of constipation, headache and other
troubles. 25c at druggists or by
mail. II. F.. Bucklin z Co.. Phila-
delphia or st. Louis.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20

Sorry to say one Of our seventh
grade pupils, Matteal Sharp, left Us
last Friday to make her future home
at Violin. La.
The Ben Williams school il get
ting ready for a Christmas celebra-
tion Dec. 24th. We wish to extend
a hearty invitation to all.
Mr. Carole Sharp and family are
leaving us to make their future
home at Violin. We regret very
m'ch to have them leave us and wish
them much ICY ard success at their
new home.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenzie Williams last week AMI LETT
them 15-pound boz.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Williams are
grteved over the illness Of their little
son. who is in the hospital at Bo-
galusa.'
The Death Angel called at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Sharp
and took from them their beloved
daughter. aged six years. The par
ents and friends are very much griev-
ed over the loss of the little one.
Mrs. Sam Williams, of Violin,
spent last week with her brother r.
E. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Talley are
on the SEX LIST this week.
Mr.. George Sharp was the guest OF
friends here Sunday evening.
Mr.. j. H. Parish was the guest
of friends here Sunday.
Messrs. Chester Barker and Eddie
Fitzgerald were visitors lore Sunday.
Mr.. ". F: Sharp spent Sunday here
with friends. ~
We regret very much to see cur
friend, ]. H. Parish, leave us and
return to his old home in Alabama.
Hope he Will return soon.
A PUPIL.
UNION GROVE SCHOOL NOTES.
The school directors of the Union
Grove school met Friday, December
IL, to take up some business trans
actions.
A box supper was given at our
school for the purpose Of purchasing
athletic goods and games. Since
he goods have been purchased and
We have started to play there seems
o be more spirit in the school work.
The winners of our last spelling
match was for the eighth grade, Mise
lanessa Sharp; for the fourth grade,
diss Elise Sharp.
ABITA SCHOOL NOTES.
An athletic association has been
rganized in which much interest Is
eing manifested. Two basketball
cams have been organized-one for
he boys and one for the girls. and
ne future has promising outlook
Or both. IL
Roll of honor for the month end
lg December II, is as follows: 5th {
rade scholarshsp-May Clement.
eportment-May Clement, Mercedes
lanchard, Alvin Biggio, Harney {
ooper, Cire Colonge, Homilton
tire. rs
4th Observation-Disclosures
uquesne. Deportment-Ida Keen,
ierre Duquesne. e
Sd grade scholarship - Colson I
'arren. DETERMINATIONS voss. {
Those making an average of 30
Id over: Lorraine Allen. Annette ]
ecker, Mildred blanchard, Rachel 4
Gen.. Edna Strain. Lydia Stra n t
lassan Duquesne. Emile Hoffman, i
reddie Bennette, John Cross, Elean- 4
Keen. r
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20

l certify the above to be ! tru,
and correct statement Of al amounts
collected by me for above mentioned
funds from November 1st, 1918. L
November 30th. 1913. inclusive.
T. e. BREWSTER,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this Sd day Of December. 1918.
w. E. BLOSSMAN.
Deputy Clerk of Coaft.
1t was moved and duly seconded
that the sheriff's report be accepted
as read.
The following report was read:
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMIT
TEE.
COvington, La. Dec. IL, 1918.
To the Honorable President and
Members Of the Police Jury .! st.
Tammany Parish, La.
We. your Finance COMMITTEES, beg
to report that we have checked ur
the warrants with the Treasurer .
books and find same to be correct.
we have also approved and ordered
paid bills to the amount Of @71s.05.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. TODD,
j. B. HOWE.
GEO. F. BIERHORST.
Finance Committee.
:. was moved and duly seconded
that the report Of the Finance Com
mittee be accepted as read.
] Carried.
The following communication. vas
read:
Laurel. Miss. Dec. Is, 1918.
Herman Schultz. President Polio.
Jury ST. Tammany Parish, C..S:rg-
t..E. La.
Dear sir:-1t is with exsea,ling
resret that herewith hand you my
resignation as a member Of the :;t.
':ammany Parish Police Jury. to take
effect at and on the day OF the elee.
tion Of member to llll the vacancy
thereby created, that date besnS re-
Quested as am having, under eon,-
petent supervision. good dea; of
work done in my district and desire
tc see the same completed and. the
district represented till the d1y Of
The election: the regret bsinE that
My business interests in this State
compel me to part with tho work
that had taken so much to heart |
and also necessitating the severance |
81 that so pleasant intercours. and |
friendship that existed between nay
self and the several members of the
Jury. while in the discharge Of the |
tOties incumbent.
With the assurance that the vel ,
l:ire Of st. Tammany will always be |
o{ interest to me, and trusting to per-
'nnally renew my former 2leaaaMt |
'scial intercourse with you and all |
the members, beg to remain
Very sincerely yours,
b. A. SCHNEIDER.
It was moved and duly seconded
hat above communication be tabled, |
Carried.
The following bills were approved
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
MANAGEMENT OF PARKyl.,W
Ffs MAKES THIS AN.
NOUNCElaENT.
CONTINUANCE DEPENDS
UPON The PEOPLE
With But One Theatre In Coyiugt0n
the Patronage Should Support
EiFst-Class Performances.

Covington 10 90 close to New Cr
leans that many OF her people. hat
fcrl0ed the habit of going tt ira. cat,
t. indulge their desire for ths1tr:ca
entertainments of high ORDER, form
ms tastes that have taken away tn,
atlrsctiveness that does not class u,
10 the standard thus set. AS the
Expense OF these trips prohibit FIRE.
Quent repetition, the hours of amuse.
.1lent for this class of theatrical pat
IQps becomes limited to an extent
J that makes amusement a problem o1
mo small Importance.
The Parkview Theatre is one tina:
C0vington may well. be proud CT.
Its appointments are first class, t is
comfortably heated, and it has run
hrst-class pictures; but In the matter
OF vaudeville. It has been compelled
to depend mainly upon local ANA
teur talent. While some excellent
performances have been given by
these amateurs. 1t is not to be ex
pected that the results Of the pro-
feni0nal can obtain. The manage
ment recognizes this. but as the
theatre must. be run on business
principles, the increased expense Of
professional performances must be
made up in the. larger attendance.
II becomes simply question Of
whether the people are willing to
pay for the pleasure Of this service.
We have many visitors to Coving-
ton Who look for amusement during
tant business proposition to us to
seee that they are entertained It is
also due to local business venture,
the only one of It's kind in Covingto
that it should have the support tc
maintain it. In winter as well as in
summer, because If we had none an
immediate effort would be put CT
foot to establish one. In fact. Gov
ington could not do without one
place OF amusement Therefore. the
following announcement by the man
agement Of the Parkview Theatre
should be welcomed by the public.
We shall make announcemec. e-rh
week OF the program OF the theatre:
ANNOUNCEMENT.
I'D Alter very successful engage
cent of Russell and Dnrb'n. the
Son!h's most exquisite darcir, 49,
IS. and Miss Blanche Baron. N So |
light melodies. it has appealed to |
the management of the Parkview
Theatre to book high class acts from |
ne Greenwood Theatrical: Circuit, on
Mondays. Tuesdays, Wednesdays ana I
1hui sdays Of each and every .weeK
Ihese acts will range from vaudeville |
Artists to muafeafG.c omedics :.:p! |
4, amas.
i'he vaudeville program. for next
week will include those we'll known
ecrentric artists, DeRieu and nel2i<,.- +
g comic songs, talks and dance.
Al Monroe. the famous rag-time ten
pr. IN all the latest songs and paro-
les. These artists are sure to win
their way into the hearts Of Coy'ng-
Ton theatre goers.
Mr. G. C. Kornfelt has proven an
in the musical program
~ vaudeville nights.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
GERNGAN SETTLEMENT SCHOOL
NOTES.

Supt. Lyon and wife were at the
school recently.
Farm Demonstration Lewis met
the patrons and gave them an in
teresting talk on agriculture. ETC..
and organized Corn and Canning
4 Club.
~ All the pupils who were eligible
responded promptly. and the follow
ing mere enrolled: Corn Club-Ad-
olph Dunn, John Dunn. Archie Cook,
Z Willie Cook, Arthur Schech, George
Rtvere.. Ionic Revere, Eddie Revere
Percy Talley and Charles Dutsch
Canning Club-Hattie Cook. Esther
Cook. Jennie Dutsch. Viola Talley.
Gertrude Talley, Alice Dunn. Blanche
Downs. Beatrice Downs, Ruth Schech
and Jennie Cook. The girls voted
that the canning be done at the
school house, thus making 1t a sort
Of beginning in domestic science.
The children are utilizing Their ex-
tra time making Christmas presents.
decorations and Invitations. and are
anticipating pleasant Chr 'stmas
celebration. $50 sz sa35
They won some local fame for Their
handIwork Mt the 1912 st. Tammany
Parish Fair. and hope to keep up
their record at the Grand School Raj
" OF st. Tammany in 1914.
BEN WILLIAMS SCHOOL NOTES.
The Ben Williams school is pro-
Kresstng very nicely. We have q
large enrolment and fairly good
attendance.
The school has ordered $4,000
library for the primary grades. and
n getting ready to order one OF the
same price. for the other grades.