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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
MISS NELLIE MnEK1Ns.

On the 18th Of August, 1915. Miae
Nellie Meekins, daughter of Mrs. Lily:
Meekins, Of New Orleans. died ct her.
homo In that city at the age Of ~
years. The body was shipped To-
Covington for burial In the place Of
her birth. The funeral took place
ON the arrival of the train Thursday
morning and interment was made u
the Covington Cemetery. Rev. Hugh.
Jameson came over from New Or.
leans with the remains and WAS ~
sisted at the funeral ceremonies b.
Rev. Hofpauir. pastor of the Coving-
ton Methodist Church, and Rev.
Florence. Of New Orleans.
Miss Meekins had led life de-
voted to christian thoughts. She
had been amicted since early youth
through IN injury to her spine. caus-
ed by fall. and during her years Of
patient suffering filled the hearts o.
al with tender. loving regard for the
simplicity Of her faith and the won
derful comfort she found in the
promise Of the Lord. Always kind
and considerate. her amiction made
her doubly dear to those who know
and loved her.
The Pharris family were relatives,
and other relatives who came from
New Orleans to attend the funeral
were guests 1t the Pharris residences
during their stay in Covington, @
was also Miss Annie Lanyard. They
were: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Foun-
tain. Miss Fannie Core. Mrs..-JohD
Sweeney, Mrs. Hollis.
~UND0In Bogue Falaya PART;
one plate Of false teeth. Owner may
recover same BY applying TO HI
Washington ct the City Saloon, Cow
ington, La, and paying costs. au31
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
GOOD HOUSEHOLD sALvE.

Ordinary aslmcnts and injuries are
not of themselves serious. but infec-
ton or low vitality may make them
DANGEROUS. Don't neglect q cut, sore
bruise or hurt because It's small.
Blood poison has resulted from q PIN
PRICK or scratch. For all such all
ments Bucklen's Afnica Salve Is ex-
cellent. It protects and heals the
hurt; is antiseptic, kills infection aud
prevents dangerous complications.
Good for all skin blemishes, pimples,
salt rheum. eczema. Get an origi-
nal z-ounce Csc box from your drug
get.
No. 2.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
RAILROAD CONDUCTOR DIES.

Thomas r. Leach. one Of the most
we'll known conductors Of the N. o.
e N. e. Railroad. died At his homo In
Birmingham. Ala. August ;. 1915.
Mr.. Leach was we'll known in sew
eral states and several different rail-
roads. and was liked and stood high
in his profession.
We consider that We have lost
one Of the noblest and most worthy
men that our country affords. Mr..
Leach was liked and was always
ready to lend . helping hand to the
needy. He was Ill . long time but
bore his pain and trouble With pa
thence. He was . member Of the o.
r. c.. also was Z Mason. and he
ranked high in these orders. He
was born January Is, 1869, in Ala
bama. He went out in early life to
railroading. When only Is years OF
age, and up until his death he has
been . steady and noble workman.
Mr.. Leach married Miss Bessie
Spring. Of Folsom, La. September
20, 1913. and for the frst four
months Of his married life made Hat
tiesburg. Miss. his homo where he
made many friends. Later he NOV
ed to New Orleans. where he waf
taken very i'll and had to give up
his work. He leaves . record that
il worthy and shall long be remem-
bered. During his illness he had
every attention that loving hands
and medical skill could render but
without avail. He was . member Of
the Methodist church.
While It grieves MS to give up our
dear one, God rejoices over the souls
that He calls to Him. drieve not
dear wife and friends, but prepare
for the brighter world beyond.
Mr.. Leach leaves his wife an.
mother and three sisters and one
brother. ~ follows: Mrs. T. r
Leach, Mrs. A. e. Leach and Mrs
r. w. Cash, Mrs. N. C. Smith, Mrs
A. E. Smith. al Of Birmingham, and
Mr.. H. c. Leach. Of Greenville, Tex.
Funeral services were conducted ir
Hattiesburg. Miss, Thursday. at 3 =.
m, by the Methodist minister, Rev.
e. n. Curry, after which the Masons
took charge Of the remains and en-
tered It with their. honors.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
RETREAT AT ST. sCHoLAsTICA's

: The annual retreat of the Bene-
dictine Sister connected with St.
Scholastica's Convent, Covington,
La, will open Sunday evening, Au-
gust Is, and close Tuesday evening,
August "a. The retreat will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Father John, o. s.
B., of Joseph's Abbey, and be at
tended by 48 Sisters.
Wednesday, August Is, at $3.50 a
M, ten Sisters will make their vows
three will make their final or per-
petual vows, and seven, their first or
simple vows. Relatives, friends and
acquaintance are cordially invited
to attend the impressive ceremonies
which will take place in the Sisters
chapel.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
A COUGH REMEDY THAT RE-
LIEVES.

It's prepared from the healing
pine balsam, tar and honey-all mix
ed In . pleasant. soothing cough
syrup called DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Hon-
ey. Thousands have benefited by
its use-no need Of your enduring
that annoying cold. Go to your
druggist, ask for IS cent original
bottle Of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
NOTICE.

10 Ny Friends and Patrons:
I have resumed practice. with my
ofnces in the New Southern Hotel
Building. over Schonberg's Pharma-
cy. All calls. day or night, prompt
" answered. Once hours to IL
.. m. ! to s p. N. Once phone, No.
). Residence phone No. 1853.
DIR. =. =. YOUNG. JR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
JACKSONVILLE NOTES.

Miss EStolle Leblanc mas returned
from Algiers, where she spent week
with her sister. Mrs. ]. Selph.
Messrs. Chritian Koepp and Geo.
Cardone visited in Vaudeville Sun
day.
Miss Myrtle Gollehon has return
ed from Covington. whore she spent
q delightful week.
Mrs. J. G. Caldwell, Of Lorraine.
spent several days during the past
week with relatives.
Miss Enc Pennington, who has
been the charming guest OF Miss
Annie Pennington, has returned tt
her homo In haywood.
Miss Louise Englehardt arrived
Friday night from New Orleans and
will be the guest Of relatives far .
while.
Misses Juanita and Naomie Quill
Der returned Friday from New Or
leans, where tho spent several weeks.
Messrs. George Mire, Moses Chat
ellier, Edward Haas. Tom TraveFs
and Christian Koepp motored to
Goodbee Saturday night for the
dance.
Miss Mary Landerblauyh. who has
been visiting Miss lrma Cannon, has
returned to her home in New Or
leans.
Misses 1nez and Corinne Pelloat.
who ehave been visiting relatives in
New Orleans. have returned.
Miss Annie Pennington charmingly
entetained q number Of her friends
Thursday night at an informal party.
Singing and dancing were the chief
pleasures of the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Toorgna and
sons left Friday for Abita Springs.
where they will remain until the end
of September. From there they will
90 to Abbeville, where they will
make their future home.
Prof. c. E. Carnes, Of Lafayette.
spent several days here during the
past week on business.
Mrs. NJ. Kroger and daughters. &C
companied by Mrs. Kroger's mother,
Mrs. Chas. Oulliber, left Sunday for
New Orleans.
Mr.. Frank Goldate has returned,
after an extended visit to Bay St.
Louis. Biloxi and other points in
Mississippi.
Miss Beulah Hebert IL visiting
Mrs. e. Hoorgna, In Abita Springs.
Mrs.. G. Price has returned to her
home in New Orleans, after spending
the summer with her daughter, Mrs.
p. A. Blanchard. She was accom-
panied by little Miss Virginia Blanch-
ard, who will remain with her until
school opens.
Mesdames H. B. Gollehon, N. G.
Chatellier and Earl Galatas motoref
to Covington Tuesday afternoon to
visit Mrs. Cooper. who 10 i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bohning and
family motored to Vaudeville Friday
evening.
Mrs. Will setune and little son. of
Ponchatoula. are tho guests Of Mrs
c. Stanga.
BORN-To Mrs. Edward Koepp
on Saturday. August II. 1915. Z girl.
To Mrs. Frank Abadie. on Sunday.
August, 1, 1915, . girl.
Little Miss Ethel Helms, Of New
Orleans, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. o.
J. Oulliber.
Mr.. Bud Hayden left for Phila-
delphia, where he will visit his aunt
He will 60 from there to New York,
and will be absent several months.
Mr.. Armand LeBourgeois visited
his brother, George, IN Uneedus, Sun
day.
A surprise party was rendered Mise
Delphine Galatas Friday evening by
friends 1t her residence on the river
front. Dancing was INDUCED in and
an i0van nv n laN~A nPNwd
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
BASEBALL.
Mandev1lls Reds ~. Covingtoa Gro
CRY and 0rai1.
Talisheek Red svs. Covington Gro
ceFy and 0rain.

The hrst game will be called at
1880 D. m, sharp. and Immediately
after the second game Will begin.
There should be . good crowd out
to witness the best games ever play
ed in Covington. All 60 and en-
courage the boys. Your money will
be refunded Il not satisfied.
New players, new manager and
real baseball will be features.
Ladies especially invited-free.
Admission, Is and Is cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

LOST, STRAYED or STOLEN
Ono light yellow heifer, one yeal
old. been gone since May 10, marked
crop and hole in one ear and spill
and underbit in other ear, branded
with horse shoe "a" $500 reward
viii be paid for her return informa
ton - to whereabouts. Emile Fred
arick. jul10-6t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
DIARRHOEA QUICKLY q

DIARRHOEA QUICKLY CURED.
About two years ago had . &c
we're attack of diarrhoea which last
ed for over a week." writes w. G.
Jones, Buford, N. D. II became 90
weak that l could not stand upright.
A druggist recommended Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. The first dose relieved me
and within two days l was as we'll
as ever" Obta:nable everywhere
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

BOARDING HOUSE 49, Boarder'
taken by the day, week or month
Pleasantly situated, convenient anf
comfortable. Rates reasonable. Ap
ply Mrs. o. M. Birch, II Lee Road
rcv,ngton- La. my22tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
GEO. r WILLIAMS PHI. G.. OP. D.
Optical Specialist
Offices:

OWCeS.
Ideal Pharmacy, Madisonville, dali
ly, except Wednesdays, Z a. m. to 8
p. m.
Wehrli Building, Covington, Wed
nesdays, IL a. m. to 12:45 p. m.
Terrebonne's Drug Store, Abita, We'd
nesdays, p. m. to 2 p. m.
Cooperative Drug Store, Mande-
vile, Wednesdays, 2:15 p. m. to 4
p. m.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

White Rock Eggs, $3.50 for set
ting OF Is. $500 per hundred.
winners at three parish fair IN 1914.
Tuturity cockerel at New Orleans
Poultry Show, 1913. At lockwood
Pam. Leave orders at FitzSimons
Grocery or write to Jos. Scnnyder'
Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
A MEDICINE CHEST FOR aec.

In this chest you have IN excellent
remedy for toothache. bruises, sprain
stin neck. backache. neuralgia, rheu-
matism and for most emergencies.
One Csc bottle Of Sloan's Liniment
does It a,l-this because these all
ments ar symptoms, not diseases,
and are caused by congestion and in
hamation. II you doubt. ask those
who use Sloan's Liniment, or better
still, buy Csc bottle and prove It.
All druggists.
No. I.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
AN EASY, PLEASANT LAxITIvE.

One or two DR.. Kings New Life
Pills with tumbler of water at
night. No bad, nauseating taste; no
belching gas. Go right to bed. Wake
up in the morning, enjoy a free, easy
bowel movement, and feel fine all
day. DIR: Kings New Life Pills are
sold by all druggists, SO in an origi-
nal package, for Is cents. Get q
bottle today-enjoy this easy pleas
ant laxative.
No. 2.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-Two good Jerse!
cows. giving three gallons Of milk
also young Jersey bull and jersey
heller. Jas. Mutually, 315 Rutlaa
Street, CovingtOn, La. mzz
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE, CHEAP good farm
horse. / good drag harrow, l l-horse
wagon, 1 100-gallon hot water tank;
1 S-inch force pump, secondhand
Usher piano, secondhand New Roy
a Sewing machine, l Smith Premier
typeWriter. Write or call at Bour-
9eois' Furniture Store, Covington.
~ f27+f
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR 6ALE-One good combine
tion harness and saddle horse. Cen
tic and free traveller. Covington
Bank L Trust Co., Administrators OF
Estate Of John T. Strobe.
jul 8
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-An up-to-date cot
tage: 3 bedrooms, dining room.
kitchen, bath room, large hall, new
garage, chicken houses, stable, all
sanitary improvements, hot and. cold
water and electric lights. Lot 120x
$50 feet. Apply James E. Nelson,
23d and Harrison street, Covington,
La. au21-4t~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
MAeONIC LODGE NO. 100
F. = 4. N.
Meets every second and 1ourtn
Fuasdays at 1889 p. m.
e. G. DAVIS, w. N.
n. n. HARRIS, Secty.

For eERVICE-Registsred NAM
meth Kentucky jack, Fairbanks W:
~. 1854. Terms: $500 down ana
RI 90 whom foal comes. b. Brunei
n Plsneho 4 Perbos' saloon. Covine-
lngton, La. au1o-0"o
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
DON'T DRENCH HORSES.

Use Farris Collie Remedy. Sim
ply drop It on the horses tongue
with the medicine drppper that il
furnished with every 50 cent bottle.
Cures fifty-nine times out Of sixty,
and the women can give Il when you
are away. Money hack II fails.
For sale BY A. G. Mccormack. adv.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-Will sacrifice ELL
wood wire fencing and poultry net
ting, so inches high, at one cent per
running foot. Have also incubators,
breeders and chicken founts at sac
rifice prices. Apply Landry, HOS
Jahncke Avenue. au21
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

Eyesight Treated-Lenses Changed
Spectacles and Eyeglasses sold and
repaired.
No charge for visits made to the
homes of old or infirm people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR RENT-Two of the best To-
aated ohices in the town OF Covlne-
ton. Well lighted, we'll ventilated
Cov,ngton Bank & Trust Company.
feb30-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-Cheap. One surrey
and harness and one horse. Apply
to lack Sharp, Vaudeville. La.
phone -. au21-4t@
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-The lots where the
old Gabrielle Hall stood. Cheap.
Ooyington Bank & Trust Company.
feb20-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-Horse, wagon and
harness and buggy and harness. APP
ply J. A. Donergue, Covington, La.
au21-2t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
s17oo-oN BOGUE FALAYA-$17oe

Six room house furnished; facing
railroad; extending back to Boston
street, about 100 by 800 feet. $500
cash. balance on easy terms. Apply
on premises or to Steve Mellinger
80 Union Street, New Orleans.
je26
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

WANTED-A position as caretak-
or Of q place during the winter. Ad-
dress p. O. Box 402, Covington, La.
au21-1ts
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
PROPER TREATMENT FOR nrL.
I0UaNE0S.

For . long time Miss Lula Skel.:
ton. Churchville. N. r. Was bilions
and had sick headache and uixsy
spells. Chamberlain Tablets wefo
the only thing. that gave her perma-1
aent relief. Obtainable ovsrywhoro.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

To relieve pain try BLUE LABEL
AN1IsEPTIC. ask J. L. WATKINS.
drug oeoeo.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

WANTED-A capable music teach
er in Covington to teac hfor us. Will
pay salary. Address Southern Dept.
Christensen School of Popular Music
10000 Canal, New Orleans, La.
aug21-1t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

STRAYED-Rlack Texas pony,
long name and tail, branded B c ON
right hind quarter. Reward II re-
turned to Henry ]. Pons, Abita
Springs, La. au21-H*
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-Gentle family horse
for thirty dollars. Apply Chas. Null
Ter, Claiborne, La. two blocks from
the depot, on Military Road.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

SITUATION -Compe-
font, experienced lady stenograpne.
desires position either all or half
day. Address T., Farmer office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-Gasoline boat, fully
equipped and comparatively new, %
feet inches long, foot beam, Z
horsepower 2 cylinder Fairbanks
Morse engine, skiff model, speed 8
miles. Apply 107 Kemper street,
Covington, La. au21-1t*
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Covington. La. Aug. II, 1915.
List Of letters remaining uncalled
for at the Covington post office:
Andrew Anthy, Miss Josephine
Blum. Rev. Victor Bailey, Drew Fer
guson. Mrs. Joseph L. Fey, Fred
Gerka. Daniel Garner, Jim Gardy, r.
w. Kfnchlow, Mrs. L. Sweeney. Mis-
Ida Rolls. Miss Isabelle Poche, Miss
Alma Pune1 care Of Mrs. Laudumee.
G. w. Williams.
JACOB SELLER.
Postmaster.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-5O h. p. tubular boil
or, rs h. p. engine, roll triple gear
ed cane mill, for $3.50. Address Jos.
Schuyler, Covington, La. au21tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

WANTED no BUY-Green okra,
not over inches long. viii pay
from SO to IS cents per hamper. =.
Gaor1el. at Southern H~tel. Au7-3t.5
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
eRAspIne At the SHADOW

No man-especially II he IL mar.
rfed-would deny woman any right
she demands. Take the earth and
give 10 peace. but why does woman
long for. the ballot?
When all 10 said and done. 10 not
the selection OF the butcher more Inn
portant to the homo than the election
Of mayor: 10 not the employment Of
the dairyman . far more important
event In the life Of the children than
the appointment Of = postmaster; IL
not the selection Of books for the
family library more important than
voting bonds for jail and court house?
Why does woman lay aside the i'm
portant things in life? Why leave the
substance and grasp at the shadow?
Be 1t said to the credit of woman
hood that 1t 10 not. ~ = rule, the
woman who rocks the cradle that
wants to cast the ballot: 1t is not
tho mother who teaches her children
to say Nov l lay me down to sleep"
that harangues the populace; 1t is not
the daughter who hopes to reign az
queen over . happy home that longs
for the uniform Of the suffragette. It
Is, as rule, the woman who despises
her home. neglects her children and
scorns motherhood that leads parades
and smashes windows.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-A Chester White
boar, 8 months old; and 175-egg
incubator, good as new. Apply r
o. Box $50. au1
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
=. A. O. d.

Beguo Talaya Grove Ne. H.
Nests On the first Saturday ano
oAird Friday Of each month. ct 7:ss
= m. in Masonic Hall. CeviAeton'
B. FONTAN, JR.. Noble Arch.
Ed. MAR6OLIN, Sec.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21

WANTED-To lease. Farm with
80 or more acres ready for cultiva
ton, with house Of about five rooms
4 or miles from Covington. Ap
nj vat this Office. juliet
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-08-21
Recommends Chamberlain Collie
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy.

II never hesitate to recommend
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy" writes Sol Will
Jams, merchant. Jesse, Tenn. 81 sell
more of it than any other prepare
tons OF like character. I have used
1t myself and found it gave me more
relief than anything else have ever
tried for the same purpose OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Evening journal., 1915-09-11
DELAWARESTATEFLAC
FOR THE Government
Junior Mechanics Will Make
Presentation at Dover on
October %
PLANNING FOR
THE CELEBRATION

At the meeting OF the State Board Of
officers of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics, held Thursday
evening, the invitation Of Congress-
pan Thomas w. Miller to present the
Ntate flag of Delaware 20 the United
@tates Government was accepted, and
October 23 was the date set for the
presentation. The exercises will be
held on the Dover Green, Dover, at
$3.50 o'clock
The following committee have the
affair in charge:
New Castle County--Past State Coun-
cilor. George F. Lang. Wilmington;
State Council Secretary, William j.
Moreland, Wilmington; State Treas
urer. Harvey Hoffecker, Newark.
Kent County-State Vice Councillor,
Jacob G. Brown, Lebanon; Past State
Councillor. Warren T. Moore, Harring-
ton: Past State Councillor, James II.
Wheatley, Dover.
Sussex County-State Councillor,
Harley o. Riggin, Laurel; Napoleon
Register. Lewes. Del: Past State
Councillor, Joseph N. Lank, Milton
State Council Warden, Charles o.
Savage, Williamsville.
The membership Of all councils in
the State are expected to participate
and the "Jr o. U. A. NJ" Uniform
Guards of Wilmington accompanied
by a band will act as an escort to
the national and State flags.
The councils of Kent county will
meet in Dover the coming week and
make arrangements for the celebra-
ton.
Evening journal., 1915-09-11
.KRAUSE Shows TO Be
open AT FAIR TONIGHT

The Krause Greater Shows. which
furnished the amusement features for
the Delaware State Fair. will remain
at the Fair grounds and will give a
carnival tonight under the auspices of
the State Fair Association The
gates will be open at o'clock to-
night and admission will be free to
all who come
All the shows and attractions that
visitors to the State Fair have enjoyed
during the Fair will be in full opera.
tion and the free acts will take place
at frequent intervals. Dare Devil
Billy Klein, who dives from the TOP
Of a ninety-foot ladder. will present
his thrilling stunt Colasanti's Band
will play continuous concerts during
the evening.
Evening journal., 1915-09-11
anniversary OF
BRANDYWINE FIGHT
Celebration Of Historic Event
Held on Birmingham
Field Today
PROMINENT MEN
THE ORATORS

The lSsth anniversary OF the battle
Of Brandywine is being observed at
Birmingham today. Sixteen bronze
markers were erected on the field. The
exercises were held under the Joint aus
pices Of the Pennsylvania, Chester
County and Delaware County Historical
Societies, and many prominent persons
attended.
The exercises commenced at 2 o'clock,
One OF the features was an exhibition OF
Revolutionary relics by Christian O.
Sanderson, of Chadd's Ford and Edward
S. paxson. of West Chester Mr. San.
derson has lived for years in the house
occupied by Washington as his head.
quarters and has found many relics Of
that period beneath the surface of the
earth. Fifty Chester iitncys have been
obtained by the Delaware County So.
ciety to transport visitors over the bat
tlcdeld
Colonel George A. Elliott and Johr
Bancroft of this city, win represent tho
Historical Society Of Delaware and th,
Delaware Sons Of the American Revolu
ton Mrs. Bancroft viii accompany her
husband. C. L. Ward, attorney, will b,
of the party.