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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-05-15
SCHOOL BOARD,

Mr.. G. E.. Millar presented the fol-
lowing resolution and moved its
odoption:
Whereas, in the opinion of this
board it is necessary and advisable
that a special election be ordered to
be held in School District No. II of
the parish of st. Tammany, LOUISE
ana, at which there shall be sub
mitted the following propositions, to-
wit:
l. To levy special tax of five
(.OO5) mills on the dollar on all
property in School District No. IL
of the perish of st. Tammany, Lou
isiana, subject to State taxation an
nually for a period of ten years for
the purpose of providing additional
aid to the public schools of the said
School District.
2. To incur debt and issue bonds
to the amount of twenty-five hun
dred ($2500.O0) dollars to run not
longer than five years from date and
to bear, interest not exceeding five
per cent per annum, payable semi
annually for the purpose of con-
structing and furnishing a public
school building within said School
District No. II, title to which shall
vest In the public; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Parish Board
Of School Directors OF the parish Of
st. TamMany, Louisiana, in legal
session convened, as follows:
Section ]. That special election
Le and the same is hereby or1:1ed T..
be- held in School District No. 1! III
the parish OF St. Tammany, La, On
Friday, the second day of July, 1915,
at which there shall be submitted
the following propositions, to-wit:
1. To levy a special tax of five
(.005) mills on the dollar on all
property in School District No. IL
Of the parish of st. Tammany, La,
subject to State taxation annually
for period of ten years, for the
purpose of providing additional aid
to the public schools of the said
school district.
2. To incur debt and issue bonds
to the amount of twenty-five hum
dred ($2500.00) dollars to run not
longer than five years from date and
to bear interest not exceeding five
per cent per annum, payable semi
annually. for the purpose of con-
structing and furnishing public
school building within said school
district No. II, title to which shall
vest in the public.
Section 2. That the secretary of
this Board be and he is hereby in
|structed to have prepared for use at
the said special election a sufficient
number Of ballots on each Of which
shall be printed all of the PROPOSE
lions mentioned in section one of this
resolution arranged in such a man
ner as to enable the voters to vote
on each one separately and in the
following form:
Il,.o,nnoSk4o.. --l.---.- -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-05-15

ffOpOS1t1On NO. i.
Proposition to levy special -
tax of five (.005) mills
on the dollar on all prop
erty in School District No.
II subject to State tax
alton annually for pc -
riod of ten years for the
purpose Of giving addi-
tional aid to the public
schools of the said dis
district. -
Proposition No. 2.
To incur debt and issue -
bonds to the amount Of
twenty-five hundred dol
lars ($2500.OO) to run .
not longer than five years
from date and to bear in
terest not exceeding five
per cent per annum, pay
able semi-annually for
the purpose of construct
ing and furnishing pub
lie school building within
said School District No.
II, title to which shall
vest in the public. -
Taxable valuation. .....
Notice to Voters.
To vote in favor Of any pro
ton submitted upon this ballot
a cross (X) mark after the
yes; to vote against 1t pla
similar mark after the word IN
Y Signature of vot,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-05-15
Daily Schedule
St. Tammany and New Orleans
Railways and Ferry Co.
Effective May 10, 1915.

EXCufBlO0 days:
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sum
days, Is cents round trip.
On Saturday and Sunday nights
last cars leave Vaudeville at 800,
or ON arrival OF Boats.
On Saturday and Sunday, only,
trip No. s, cars leave Vaudeville at
700 p. m.
On Sunday cars leave every two
hours, leaving Vaudeville on the odd
hour, and leaving Covington on the
even hour.
Cars leave Abita Springs for Man
deville Is minutes after Covington
time, and leaves Abita Springs for
Covington IS minutes after Mande-
vile time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-05-15
May Crop Report
May z, 1915.


of Agriculture.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-05-15
SECTION V.
Be it further ordained,

That Section of the charter OF
the town Of Covington be amended
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-05-15

NOTICE.
Notice 5 hereby given that l am
applying for a pardon.
ap1O-4t JAS. CYPRlAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
ROAD SOCIETY
(Stonington.)

John Macdonald of Providence was a Sunday guest at Joseph Moves.
 Delegates were appointed on Sunday Norwich Town church.
 Miss Prunilla A. Billings of Holland, has been spending a short vacation at her home.
 Mrs. Eliza Moves is recovering from a. recent illness. Her sister, Mrs. Mac Donald of Providence has been with her for some days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Adams and chill dren of Norwich have been recent guests at the home of Charles S. Moves, Jr.
 Mrs. Fanny Williams is spending a few days with her daughter in Boston.
 Mrs. Emma Williams and sister, Miss Morgan, have returned to their home after spending the winter with rela- lives out of town
 day with Miss Julia B. Smith of West erly.
 Friends of Mir. Milton M Wheeler of Deadwood, South Dakota, nee Jen- nfe Wheeler of this place are pleased to hear that her son, Howard. won first place on an oratorical contest. his subject being Independence Was In dependence Forever" It was for a preferential position in the tenth dis trict and he will be entered in the state oratorical contest as representa- tive from the tenth district which will be held in Vernillion some time this month.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
NORTH FRANKLIN
Meeting of J. w. Whist CIub-LocaI
 People Attend Brothers Night at
 Grange,


 The J. W. club met with Miss Rena whist were played. Prizes awarded were: First, Mrs Frank Redwood; 1; second, Mrs A. T. Browning. Sand wiches, cake, fruit and coffee were served
 Mrs. Annie Sherman has returned to her home in Norwich after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Eu- gene Clark
 William Liliie and daughters Misses Amy and Alice Lillie, were calling on friends in Lebanon, Sunday.
 Mrs. Mae Millett and Sumner Will lard of Preston were guests of Mrs. Emma Warner, Sunday.
 Eugene Clark was a North Wind ham visitor Tuesday.
 At Brothers Night Exercises.
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. Redwood and daughter Florence, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong and son Kenneth, Mrs. F. H. Race, Mrs. Arthur Chapman and Huntington Lathrop attended Brothers Night at Bozrah Grange, Wednesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Can terbury were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Jennette Hoffman.
 Miss Milly Ward is spending the week with friends in South Windham.
 Mrs. Clark Davis of Boston spent several days recently with Mrs. Grace Peckham.
 MT and Mrs. A. T. Browning and daughter Myrtice were Sunday visitors at Robert Stanton's, in Willimantic.
 MT. P. Maybery and sister Miss Amelia Maybery were Sunday visitors at Mrs. J. J. Mahoneys.
 Mrs. J. D. Simpson spent Sunday at home, returning to Lebanon, Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
NIANTIC
Church Supper - Meeting of Boy Seouts-National House Sold-Meet- ing of Harmony Club.

Charles A. Green, secretary of the New London Young Mems Christian association spoke at the Congregational church Sunday evening to a large audience.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Con- gregatfonal church gave a supper in the vestry Tuesday evening. This was the last supper of the season and had good attendance.s
 The Village Improvement associa- tion met in the Methodist church Mon day evening.
 Mrs. Ida Matheson and daughter of Crescent Beach have engaged MT. Sheflott's house at the Four Corners for the season Miss Laura G. Smith has returned from Waterford.
 James E. Hurle has returned from a trip to New Haven.
 Mrs Adam F. Bishop who has been i'll for sometime is able to be out.
 Will Ravens is confined to his home
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Burdick have re- turned to New London after a few days, visit to the Grove.
 .t. Join Boy Scouts.
 A number of the boys of the village have joined the local troop of Boy Scouts. A meeting was held Tuesday evening in Temperance chapel.
 Mrs. George Harding and daughter, 4hlcS A%lAica5 nave 4A4ONO 4AOAAA AcAE9S Hill to the home of Mrs. Lucy Gleason in Washington avenue.
 MT. Filling is making repairs to a number of boats owned by R. L. Man waring.
 Fred J. Howard has finished wiring the house recently purchased by George Shef1ott
 MT. and Mrs. Tice and George Clark have moved from the Comstock house in Grand street to the Way place on Pennsylvania avenue.
 Buys National House.
 William P. CoroIey has purchased the National house property in York avenue.
 James Metcalf is working at A. R. Goodenough of Hartford, summer visitors to the Grove arrived in the Pines Friday and opened their cottage on Broadway for the season.
 Mrs. Eli Dorman left Saturday for her home in Beverly, Mass, after a few days visit to relatives in the Grove.
 Club Meets. k The Harmony club met last week with Mrs. J. C. Soden at the Mat thews' cottage in the Grove. A colIa- tion was served.
 Mrs. William Gillette has returned to her home in Springfield, Mass, after a, short visit to her sister, Mrs. J. c. Soden.
 A party from Norwich motored to the Grove Sunday and spent the day at the Finish cottage,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
LAUREL. GLEN

MT. Kallis is building 8 small bun galow in the Woodmansee place which he recently purchased from Thomas Wheeler.
 Charles S. Palmer was calling in this place last Sunday.
 Dr. Hale and family of Springfield, Mass, spent the week at their summer home.
 Miss Emma Maine is i'll with grip.
 A number from this place attended the auction at the Jerry Duro place, last Thursday.
 Bert Holdredge and sister, Mrs. Ncrth>fp, of Narragansett Pier, visit ed Sunday with their mother.
 Mrs. Lydia Holdredge is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jordan in Asha- way
 Mrs. Walter Morgan, Walter Nor gan, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Herman Hold redge of Mystic, were callers at Charles Wheeler's and Attaway Maine's last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Dwight Maine and Mrs. Eggleston were at Narragansett Pier last Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
HAMBURG

Mrs. Frank K Gage underwent a successful operation at Boston last Tuesday.
 George Bristol of New York has opened his summer home at Old Ham burg.
 The shad fisheries are reporting very small catches.
 Lee Harding ~and family of Fitch burg, Mass, spent the past week in Sterling City.
 L. D. Harding Is serving on the jury this week.
 Mrs. William Cdook and Miss Dor othy are spending few days in New York.
 Mrs. Fred King of Saybrook visited her parents. MT. and Mrs. W. Martin the frs, of the week.
 Mrs. Ellen Palmer has returned from g. visit with her daughter in Boston.
 William Crook has a new automo- bile
 On motion of Senator Isbell
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
HANOVER
Attractive Programme For Conference of Six Churches With Local Society -lnvitations to Hear Miss CoIver.

The Conference of Six Churches, Lisbon. Griswold. Jewett City. Preston, City. Plainf1eId and Hanover will be held Wednesday, May 12. with the Congregational church of Hanover. The programme is as follows:
 II, service of praise and worship; sermon, Rev. Edward S. Worcester, of Norwich; anthem; 12.15. social hour; dinner served by Ladies guild; 1.45, praise service led by William G. Park; business; anthem; 2.15, address. A Great and Effective Open Door, Miss Helen B. Calder, home secretary W. B. M. Boston; 2.45. The Ideal Church Member, Rev. W. H. Lakin; The Ideal Minister, James Eadie; dis cussion.
 The Woman's Missionary society has invited especially the members of the netghboring societies to hear Miss Call derS address.
 Miss Helen Eadfe has returned from a brief visit to Mansfield, Mass, and Boston, where she attended the con-
 A special meeting of Mrs. William G. Parks Sunday School class was held at her home Friday.
 A social was held Wednesday ev- ening under the auspices of the W. c. T. U., at the home of Mrs. James Bennett. All enjoyed the interesting programme prepared by the president. A pleasant social hour followed dur ing which refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Miss Mildred Hennes of New Lon don, was the guest of Mrs. William G. Park during, the week.
 Delegates were appointed last Sun day to the New London County con- ference, at Norwich Town next Tues day.
 MT. John Croft has returned home after visiting his son. Reginald Croft, in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

covered from a severe illness with pneumonia
 Holy communion was observed in the Congregational church Sunday morning; Rev. Giles F. Goodenough preached an eloquent sermon There was an attendance of 50 in the Sun day school.
 Newton Maynard has met with good success during the two weeks that he has been working. After he canvasses LedyarG he will canvass Preston.
 No Luck in Great Northwest.
 Henry E. Collins, who formerly own ed farm in this town and sold it, took his family about three years ago and went to northwestern Canada and took up a section, intending to become wealthy, according to the fabulous stories of that country MT Collins met with reverses and had to dispose of what he possessed. Mrs. Collins and daughter arrived some time ago, but MT Collins had to work his way back, walking about 200 miles of the distance. He would procure work for a little while and get a little money and then proceed until that was gone, and then would have to work again. His son Irving is working his way on from Canada now. He has not seen his wife nor daughter in over six months. Mir. Collins health is undermined and he is now making his home with MT. and Mrs. Frank G. Maynard. Mrs. Collins and daughter are in Syracuse, N. r.
 Entertained Missionary Society.
 Mrs. William I. Allyn entertained the Missionary society at her residence Thursday afternoon. There were over 40 in attendance. Mrs. Allyn fur nished a bountiful repast to those present.
 Miss Edna Gray of North Stoning- ton is the guest of Miss Margaret AL lyn.
 Mrs. NJ. Angeline Maynard, conser- vator of Chester A. Maynard, was @ probate caller Thursday afternoon
 Mir. Whippie and Bride Arrive.
 Charles Pliman WhippIe, with his bride, who was Miss Sarah Pratt of the East Side, Norwich, and who for merly was 8 dressrnaker and lived at BreWster's Neck, came to the groom's farm near Cider Hill Thursday. A large load of goods which the bride owned was moved also.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
CHESTERFIELD

John Kaplan of this place has opened B store, the third store from Chester field Four Corners.
 Mrs. Jeanette Phillips is visiting MT. and Mrs. Elias Perkins of Waterford.
 The services in the Baptist church Sunday conducted by Rev. George c. Chappell, were well attended, for the first Sunday of the season.
 Mrs. Charles Powers and children spent Sunday with friends in Palmer town and Uncasville.
 Mrs. George Holmes and Mrs. A. B. Goff of East Lyme were callers on Mrs. J. E. Powers the first of the week.
 Many attended the wedding of Sam Katzman and Miss Mollfe Hofstein. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rabbi Trastman of Chesterfield Cewfer. People from East Lyme Salem, Colchester, New York, Norwich and New London were present.
 The young people of Chesterfield Sunday school are planning exercises for Memorial day. There are to be services in the Baptist church at Lakes pond. Sunday at 2.So p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
Who is Going and Comins-Incidents. Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties

team. The batteries for the Fire the Uncasville team Rheaumme and Rogers.
 Mr and Mrs. James E. Comstoclz who have been spending the winter at their cottage at St. Andrews, Florida, have arrived at their home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Church of Pres ton City were guests of MT. Church's parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Church of Gayhill recently.
 May Basket Party.
 Miss Lillian Sawyer, Miss Laura Chapman, Miss Ruth Bergman, Miss Amy Bergman Miss Teresa Hickey, Miss Elsie LaBounty, Miss Edna La Bounty, Miss Laura Moran, Miss Marian Lynch. Miss Florence Chapel, Miss Marian Lavendohl and Amand Plouff, Henry St, Germain Andrew Rosenlund Wi11i Dorrs, Lewis La- Bounty, Charles Chapel, George John son, Arthur Rhaeumme, Clifford Shields and Frank Craig, friends of Miss Laura Moran, hung her a large handsomely decorative May basket on well filled with fruit, candy and flow CTS. After the usual amount of chas- ing of the party they were invited into the house by Miss Moran and the even- ing was pleasantly spent.
 Mrs. Maurice A. Brown who has been the guest of her son, Dr. Harold M Brown of Suff1eld has returned to her home.
 MT. and Mrs. John Lynch. MT. and Mrs. Frank Scholf1eld and Francis F. Parker were chosen by the Montville Center church to attend the Sunday school convention to be held at Nor wtch Town May 11th.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
2N CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.

nets, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Fish, Sun day.
 Lannis Dolbeare is spending few days with his sister, Mrs. William White.
 Amos Swan and daughter Hazel were guests of MT. and Mrs. Merton o. Swan Monday.
 Mrs. Katherine Dietz of Norwich was a recent guest of Mrs. s. c. Beebe.
 MT. and Mrs. George Sheldon were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. F. c. Leff1ngwell.
 Mrs. William White was in New London Sunday, making the trip with her brother Lannis in his new car.
 Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Ward have been visiting their daughter, Mrs Harry Wilcox, of Jewett City.
 MT. apd Mrs. Ralph Behrisch of Mt. Vernon, N. r., were calling on friends here "Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
ASHWILLETT

Mrs. A. Ray Button and children and Miss Elsie Kenyon of Glasgo were Sunday callers on MT. and Mrs Otto Anderson.
 Sterry Kinnie and family were cal1- CTS here Sunday afternoon.
 William Wesiman and family of Rix- town were calling in North Stoning- ton Sunday. as were MT. and Mrs Herbert Walker
 George Wilkinson has been repairing the roads in this section
 Everyone is hurrying with planting. to keep ahead of the dry weather pre- dicted for the season
 Sigfreid Ahlberg expects to plant his corn this week which will finish his planting.
 Mrs. Julia A. Crun1b received ever hundred strawberry plants recently from a friend out of town. They are growing finely.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
GOSHEN
Big Crowd At Auction of Isaac G,
 Avery Farm.

Several from this place attended the church supper in Bozrah Saturday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Henry King, Mrs. A. D. Lamb and Mrs. Weaver of Franklin attended church service here Sunday.
 Record Crowd At Auction,
 The pleasant weather of Tuesday brought out a very large attendance at the auction at the old homestead of the late Isaac c. Avery It was the largest farm auction ever held here, and the great number of things sold found ready buyers. w. B. Wilcox was auctioneer
 A number from this end of the town was in attendance at the special town meeting held Wednesday afternoon in the town hall, in Lebanon.
 May Basket FroIics. ~,-..,
 With the advent of sweet May comes the merry pastime of hanging May baskets by the young people. A number were hung this week
 J. Y. Thomas has purchased a new touring car
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
LEDYARD
School Board Selects Miss Main for Normal School Course-Henry E. Collins and Family Have DisaPpoint- ing Experience in Canada.

The town school committee met at Ledyard Center Tuesday afternoon. All six members of the board were present, together with Supervisor Bar ber Chairman Charles D. Geer pre- sided and Secretary Samuel Hold ridge read the minutes of the last meeting. F. W. Burton, chairman of the building committee, presented only Billings T. Avery, chairman of the supply committee. presented the fuel bills which are usually paid at this time. An informal discussion was held in regard to the purchase of maps for the different schools. It was voted to Charles D. Geer was elected acting school visitor. The chairman appoint ed the secretary, MT. Avery and MT. Montgomery a committee to decide on the text books to be used next year. Some of the teachers were recom- msnded for a reappointment and the salaries fixed. An increase will be made to some. Miss Ruth E. Main was the choice of the board to attend the WiIlimantic Normal school. The state will pay $150 towards her ex- pense.
 Miss Clark of Groton Long Point has been the guest of Miss Florence Cook.
 May Basket Night.
 Ledyard grange held it's regular meeting Saturday evening with Wor- thy Master Arthur D. Barrett in the chair This was May basket night, each male member to bring a basket filled with good things to eat. Num- bres were drawn and each number had to dine with the one he drew. Wor- thy Lecturer Carl Weiman was very fortunate in drawing his number, be- cause it was exactly the one he want ed to dine with. He was congratulated at the close.
 News and Views.
 MT. and Mrs. Everett Thompson were Saturday night and Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. Alfred J. Clark
 Calvin Wilcox of Shewville has re-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
LEONARD BRIDGE

4 number from this place attended the auction at the home of the late Isaac G. Avery in Goshen Tuesday.
 Henry Kneeland of Columbia called on his brother, Edwin P. Kneeland, Wednesday afternoon.
 Carlton Cummings is visiting his brother Harold J. Cummings, at South Coventry.
 Fred Royce went to Stafford Monday for a few days visit
 Mrs. Himelstein has returned from a visit with her daughter in New Haven.
 Mrs. Mary Sweet of Lebanon spent a few days this week with her sister, Mrs Albert G. Kneeland.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
GLASGO
Funeral of Charles DawIey Held on Thursday-H. L. Burton's Injury.

J. G. Bill has been spending a few days among relatives and friends in Willimaatic
 A. G. Green took an automobile party to Mystic Sunday:
 Funeral of Charles DawIey. .
 Funeral services for Charles Dav- ley were held from the Bethel church Thursday at p. m, Rev. John Thomp- son officiating. Two selections were sung by Mrs. Luther and Mabel Gus tafson. Burial was in Rixtown ceme- tery.
 The c. B. services Sunday evening were conducted by R. H. Young, with Miss Hilma Gustafson as organfst.
 The Ladies' Aid society will be en- tertained by Mrs. Mary Palmer next "Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Andrew Chesebro was the guest of Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Sterry Kinney Sunday.
 Mir. Burrows of Bellows Falls. Vt. was week end guest at the parson- age.
 H. L. Burton, who broke his collar bone several weeks ago, has not suf- 11ciently recovered to be able to do his farm work.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
NORTH STONINGTON
Four Received Into Congregational Chureh-Meeting of Ladies' Society.


 Four new members were received into the Congregational church last Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. o. D. Fisher and Latham H. Gray by letter. Cover nor H. Brown on confession of faith. -1irs. William P. Babcock is patient in Backus hospital Norwich.
 Mrs. Thomas P. Norman arrived home Monday after ten days absence, during which she visited in Washing ton, D. C., and East Orange, N. J. MT. and Mrs. Lyle c. Gray spent a part of the week in Hartford and Springfield.
 Moved from Westerly. F. E. Coon has moved from Westerly to the Daniel H. Brink farm. Rev. and Mrs. George H. Chambers of Bradford, R. l., were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Lucian Drury Monday. Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Hollister of Mystic called on friends in town Mon. day.
 Mrs. Wealthy Button of Norwich is visiting Mrs. Reuben D. Cook. Miss Lila G. Thompson has been visiting in New Haven.
 Miss Jessie Pendleton of Preston was the guest of Miss Ella Norman over Sunday.
 Ladies' Society Meets. The Ladies' society of the Third Baptist church met with Mrs. F. A. Thompson Thursday.