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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
Pays Tribute to the Wonderful Popularity and
Successful Official Life Of Sheriff Brewster

treatment, the business-Nke manner
he has served the people for those
sixteen years. We see other candi-
dates For once lauding their exploits
to the skies for periods of two and
four yeatS. OF course they are
right aad deserve praise, but how
much more praise and confidence
does . man deserve who has been
faithful, obligfng, honest, for sixteen
yea1D.
How much does q merchant value
the services Of q man who has been
In his employ for sixteen years? He
hates to part With him. l know, be-
cause I am Z merchant myself. OF
course. you long ago suspected was
no writer Of Biographies, no essayist,
and the pen is an unwieldy instru-
ment Ii my h4nd.
hail from the first ward, and
go brilliant victory in sight for
my friend, ~ this time he is going
to Eathef more votes here than ever
before. In fact We stand around his
hehner - one solid body, and in
view Of the number Of years in which
he hAS had the almost unanimous
support Of the people here be-
lteve me, its going some, when / say
he will get . still larger vote In the
coming electioa.
A. c. LIONS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
Statement Showing Completed
Highways Of St. Tammany Parish
And Number Of Miles IN Each One

From Talisheek, through Bush and
through Bogue Chttto swamp to Sun.
Military -Columbia-Sun Road, ~ In
Miles.
From Covington, through Bogus
Chitto swamp. to Sun. (Known %
Bogalusa road.)
Salt Bayou Road, Q Miles.
From Slidell to Prevost's Island.
(This IL called the New Orleans
road.)
Abita Sps1ngs-F1orenvillo Road,
rs Ia Miless
From Abita Springs over the old
East Louisiana Railroad, through
St. Tammany, Florenville, and leav-
ing the old road bed to the south,
and intersecting the Covington-Pearl
River road about miles from Pearl
River.
All of the above roads have hsen
completed and q map of same will
be found in the room Of the police
jury In C0vington, La.
C0vingtO Road, 20 1.2 Miles.
From Covington, through MAnde.
Vile. Forest Glen, Hygeia, Lacombs,
Oaklawn. Bayou Liberty. and Slidsll.
This road Is not yet completed, but
will be about Tebrury LIT, 1916.
This road is in charge Of the state
Department.
Yours respectfully.
e. j. DOMERGUE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27

Hadisonville, La, Nov. ~, 1915.
Editor St. Tammany Farmer:
I recollect to this day the hrst
tine l met the subject Of this sketch,
the drst impression I formed Of his
sA1y, unassuming manner, for re-
member I am not q native born In
this county, and was used to meeting
only the great II AIMS" in Z political
line.
I deresay, II he was not known
throughout the parish, he could visit
any Of the small towns in st. Tam
many. even in q political canvass,
and. none but those he was intro
duced to would know he was in
their midst, condition rather extra
ordinary, a. there IL always 4 GER
tain crowd Of followers that follow
IN the wake Of q hand-shaking, card
dispensing candidate.
The man I am referring to, who
stands alone 40 it were among the
4her candidates 20 far as egotism
concerned, is none other butt
guess the secret is out, you people
Mve already guessed 1.-THE Hon. r.
y. Brewster, our easy-going, fear
less sheriff.
Today I was presented with q card
by the candidate himself who Is run
ming for = State office, on which his
whole record is inscribed. and judg-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27

ing by his looks he must have began
holding pelstlcalsand Trustworthy po-
|sitions from early manhood. ret his
whole record speaks volumes In his
favor, and % he dispensed With shak-
ing my hands on their trunk, can
|safely Euarautee that iaO will g9t my
vote.
Sixteen years Mr.. Brewster has
been our sheriff: for sixteen yeafs
he has fulfilled tho criminal end Of
the Job IN q SATISFYING manner. never
having showed the least hesitation
In going after his man himself. never
displayed the least CULVER 81 fexr.
and surrounding himseh. prepared
for that duty, with men none the
less responsible. fearless deputies.
For that easne length of time he has
run the clerical part in a busihesB-
like, administrative manner, 1nd yet
today we And him running agatn for
that ONCE, q very 1lmple card does
he hand out to you with nothing but
his name aud che once you would
think It was his Asst ASPIRATIONS.
Not . single sen4epee about his
long, honest record; not . word
about the hardened criminals he and
his deputies have brought 70 by In
the first days Of his adminibtrarion.
I hear nothing At Ill from him on
the pleasant WY, the courteous
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
The Church Beautifully Decorated and the Impressive
Ceremony Conducted by DR.. Talmage Witnessed By
Large Assemblage Of Friends Of Couple

march, the violin being played by Mr..
G. c. Kornfeid and the organ by Miss
Lola Christoffer. the bridal party.
headed by ushers John Haller, Oliver
Hebert, Carl Bougere and Philip
Burns, and the maid Of honor, Mise
Eva Frederick. and the bride on the
arm Of her father. passed up the
aisle, where the Groom. with his best
man, Ralph Menetre, awaited the
bride.
The bride looked very sweet in q
costume Of navy blue silk and an
arm bouquet Of roses.
After the ceremony the happy
couple retired to their new home,
where there were awaiting many con-
gratulations and handsome presents
Mr.. and Mrs. Schult1 have the
best wishes Of . large number Of
friends who wish them Ill happiness
and prosperity.
Among the several pre-nuptial NJ
fairs in honor of Miss frederick and
Mr.. Schultz was the brilliant recep-
tion and miscellaneous shower 1t the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. ]. Do
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27

Miss Alma Frederick and Mr.. Ru-
dolph Schultz were married Wednes-
day evening at the Presbyterian
Church, the ceremony being perform
ed by Rev. F. G. Talmage. The
bride 10 the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Frederick, and Mr.. Schultz
10 the son Of Rudolph Schultz. de-
ceased, and q nephew Of Herman
Schultz, town marshal Of Covington
and president OF the parish police
jury. Both young people are popu-
lar.
The beautiful and impressive cere-
mony was witnessed BY large num-
ber Of friends of the contracting par
ties, and the brilliantly lighted
church was q scene Of beauty, with
its banks of chrysanthemums and
white roses. The middle aisle was
arched with tall bamboo and flowers
and vines trailed the pews. Long
before the hour the church was fll-
ed. Promptly at o'clock, to the
strains Of Mendelssohn's wedding
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
Wedding Was To Have Taken Place In New
Orleans LastWednesday and Bride To Be
Is Being Assisted BY New Orleans Po-
lice In Search For Her Intended.
The mysterious disappearance OF

The mysterious disappearance of
D j. Sanders from Covington since
Int Monday without any clue to his
vhereabouts, has caused consider
.hle comment. 1t was understood
m he was 20 be married last We'd
nesday In New Orleans to Miss Katie
Tarduci and that he was making
nreparstions for the wedding. He
lad rented q, house from Mr.. Jones,
near the school house, and had en-
eaeed. It is said, one thousand dol
Iars worth of furniture, making =
payment on same. Also he had
naid Z months rent in advance.
wednesday . week ago, he had left
Nrs. Combel's boarding house. where
IL had Z room, stating that he would
be back Thursday evening from a
frip to New Orleans. Mrs. Combel
eaye he did not return until Satur-
dau. In the meantime clerk was
in full charge Of his store. Monday
morning he again left for New Or
ieans. where it was reported he was
10 be married Wednesday. Mrs.
Conbel says he left the house just
- the whistle blew in the morning
Tor s o'clock. It Is understood he
took the morning train for New Or
leans. All Of his clothing and other
effects are in his room. He did not
eyen take q hand satchel. Mrs.
Coanbel stated that Mr.. Sanders had
bearded with her ten years, and that
ehe had always found him perfect
ee6tieman and reliable IN every way.
She did not know anything Of his
vhereabouts. The whole thing was
Z mystery to her.
He Was seen at Mr.. Paul Herbez's
pltee before he left for New Orleans
70 lAst time. Mr.Herbez says he ex-
hanged about $50 in larger denomi-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
Alma Frederick and Rudolph Schultz Married
at Presbyterian Church, Covington, Wednesday

mergue. by the order OF the Eastern
Star. The handsome Domergue
home never looked prettier, There
were beautiful flowers every where
the color scheme being carried o.
In green. Friends were welcomed in
q most gracious manner on this hap
ny occasion. The young couple re-
ceived the congratulations Of the
Eastern Stars and their tnt1eed
friends In the lovely alcove OF the
parlor. A very enjoyable musical
program was rendered, and the lady
guests were each requested to write
q housekeeping recipe for Alma's fu-
ture use. The gentlemen were ask
ed to write some sound advice for
Rudolph. You may rest assured
this advice was worthy Of the In
genuity Of the friends Of the coming
Benedict. The whole affair was very
entertaining.
The dining room was beautifully
The centerpiece Of the
table was 3 large basket we'll filled
with costly presents for the bride.
Each guest had q ribbon streamer
ct his or her place which when
drawn out gave them q card with
some appropriate reading. The
brides card contained the lucky
number, which entitled her to the
contents Of the basket.
Delicious punch was served and
the evening was greatly enjoyed by
oil.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
FOLSOM NOTES.

It is with great regret that we
have to chronicle another visit from
the dark winged Angel Of Death.
who ha staken from devoted father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
|Ezell, their only remaining child. Z
bright and interesting little fellow
OF three years. who expired very
suddenly Sunday morning from heart
failure. We extent our sympathy to
the bereaved father and mother in
their sorrow, al we have experienced
the same ourselves.
'Mr. and Mrs. Kin1ie Blackwell
have concluded that farming will
pay better than clerking in stores,
and have removed from our town
to their farm about two miles on the
|other side Of the Bogue Falaya. We
wish them SUCCESS In their venture.
Mr.. J. D. McLain, wife and Mrs.
VIM. Wallis, motored to Covington
last Thursday.
Mrs. Paul vefger motored to Gov
Fin1ton Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Robert Weatherby has resum-
ed hin old position ~ fireman and
assistant to Mr.. Thos. Guzman. on
the Shore Line passenger train,
while Mr.. Miller Carroll has gone
|on the Pearl River local.
Mrs. Thos. Gusn1an VS. in Coving-
ton Friday as guest of her sister
|in-law, Mrs. 8. NJ. Poole, and upon
her return brought her daughter,
Claire, home for the week end.
We have had q visit from Mr.. E
]. Frederick, our genial clerk OF
court, who is here for the purpose of
registering voters in preparation Tor
the approaching primaries.
Last Thursday we had the pleas
|ure Of listening to the Hon. r. G.
Pleasant, the local option candidate
for governor Of this State, who ad-
dressed fairly good sized audience
LOT ladies as we'll as men. He was
accompanied by Mr.. Harvey Ellis, OF
|Covington.
On last Thursday, the 18th. the
stork paid . visit to the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Ray and left a
fine remembrance Of his cali. There
IL only one regret. and that II. II
will not be voter, unless the suffra-
gettes gain their points.
Mrs. Pauline HcDougall, OF Pales-
time. La, passed through here on q
visit to her daughter. Mrs. #. J.
Martindals, Of Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
The Lyceu,1n
Entertainment

The School Improvement League
will give an entertainment December
18th, entitled Red Wing. This ts
q fine play, given one night only by
a Lyceum Company. We want this
to be the one large feature Of the
school work this winter, and we ask
the public to keep the date in mind
and help in our success. The re-
ceiptS will be for the improvement Of
the school yard.
December Is is the date.
MRS. ]. G. BURNS,
Pres. School Improvement League.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
Sacrifices Business, Shoulders
Gun, Defense Of Native Country

this rumor, until Mr.. Marcus him
self finally announced that it was
true and offered his business for
sale. In this issue Of the Farmer
will be found a card published by
him, and in 1t he refers to hi s''pity"
for those who have failed to respond
to the call Of France. Those who
have talked with Mr.. Marcus have
noted that he was not only willing
but anxious to go. He believes 1t tt
be his duty and he is thoroughly 10y
al to his native country. Mr.. Mar
Gus has built up good business,
and no doubt II he remained here
would largely increase it. Mrs. Mar
Gus will accompany him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27

The true spirit Of Thanksgiving
was impress upon the children Of
the public school of Covington. We'd
nesday, by q program that brought
out the thought that We should be
thankful for the many gifts Of God,
by reminding them that there were
those who are less fortunate in
worldly goods and less happy in the
enjoyment OF q day that brings good
cheer to the table and happy gather
ings at the f1reside.
Probably never before in the his
tory of our school work has . more
gracious and happy thought turned
the faculty and pupils away from
their studies to consider the less for
tunate homes in our town and devise
ways and means of Frightening them.
Prof. A. J. Park issued call for
q small offering from each pupil to
send to the table Of the needy on
the day of Thanksgiving, as thanks
Offering to God for his mercies.
Wednesday, at 2 o'clock p. m. In
the auditorium of the school build
ing, over four hundred children
placed their offerings in large ham
pers, and the bappy .feces Of these
children brought Realization OF
truth that 1T IL better to give than
to receive" Prof. Park turned over
this generous gift Of our dear school
children to Mrs. D. /. Addison, lead
er of the Kings Daughters. with q
few happy remarks that were re-
sponded to by her with deep appre-
ciation and q full heart.
An excellent program was render
ed by the various grades. and the
friends and patrons Of the school.
who were present in unusually large
numbers, enjoyed the afternoon very
much. It was ~ follows:
Piano Solo-Laura Perreand.
Recitation-Pauline Planche, first
grade.
Play-Sick Doll, third grade.
6ong-Thanksgiving. fourth grade
Recitation by Six Girls-rhanks-
giving, fourth and fifth grades.
Child's Thanksgiving, fifth grade.
A Good Observation-Disclosures
Sharp. sixth grade.
Piano Solo-Robin's Return
Gertrude Jones.
Song-fourth grade.
Recitation-Turkey Thanksgiving
Ethel Dossat.
Piano Solo-Claudit Leblanc.
Recitation-Kathleen Brown.
Song-Thanksgiving Praise.
Child's Observation-Disclosures
Brown.
Recitation-Day After Thanks
giving-Frank Ellis.
Song-Thanksgiving Time.
Recitation-Thanksgiving-Kath-
leen Burns.
Recitation-Four Leaf Clover
Doris Shefield.
Violin eolo-By Lantern Light
Mildred blanchard.
Recitation-Thankful Jimmy
Kenneth Noise.
Anerica-by school.
The Kings Daughters distributed
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27

nations for some one dollar bills Mr..
Sanuers had. He tald Mr.. S4hdefs
had quito thick pile sof tens aild
twenties in q folding pocketbook
He had not seen Mr.. Sanders tinee.
Al tar as known Mr.. Sanders af-
fairs seem to be straight. He was
respected and trusted In Covnigtoa,
and those who knew him best feel
that there must have been some foul
play, and that when everything is
cleared up It will be found that Mr..
SanderS' di1aptear6ace Na6 duo to
censes he could not avoid.
The New Orleans Tiaaes-Ptcayune
Of Friday has the followiae:
Thanksgiving Day W1s Z SAd one
for Miss Katie Fefduei. 1914 Wash-
ington avenue. It vas not because
Miss Ferduci did not take part in 4
turkey dinner, which IL the proper
thing to do on that dap. but Miss
Ferduei was to be married the day
previous and her husband-to-be fail
ed to make his appearance. The
police are making every effort to
find him. The missing wouldzbe-
bridegroom 10 D. J. .,andefs, . sta
tionery dealer in Covington, La,
where he IL also . member Of the
town council and commissioner Of
the Parish Fair ASSOCIATION.
The wedding WA9 to have t4kAn
place In this city Wednesday. bdt at
the appointed time Nj. sanders fAil-
ed to put In his appearance. Miss
Ferduci. however. kept up her cour-
age. expecting Mr.. Sanders to appear
at any moment, but the day and part
Of the night went by, and Miss Fer
duel gave up Ill hope, which result
ed In her reporting to the police
that Mr.. Sanders was missing.
The couple had known each other
for about three years. They met In
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
Public School Children Contribute
To Make Thanksgiving Day Pass
Pleasantly With the Less Fortunate

the good things and groceries con-
tributed by the school children, and
many enjoyed an unexpected Thanks
giving dinner at their homes. For
merly Mrs. Young introduced this
custom in her school room. 1t is
an excellent thing that 1t has been
extended to all the grades.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
Excursion to Boga
lusa Sunday,
Nov. 28.

The N. o. G. N. is putting on an
excursion to Bogalusa this Sunday,
Nov. %, under to auspices Of Cow
ington Knights of Columbus. Train
leaves here at 7:3v q. m, and re-
turning arrives acre at 8:45 .. m.
Fare @1.36 round trip.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27

Covington, La. Nov, -. 1915.
Editor st. Tammany Farmer:
Thinking yo,r re: sers and lovers
of good. roads will be interested In
just what roads have been
constructed md whore they lead to,
which were built by the police jury
and the Good Roads Committee,
beg to submit the llowing:
Covington.POnchatoulA R0sd, 10
Miles.
From Covington through Madison
willie and to parish line, towards
Ponchatoula. (Tangipahoa II now
completing road to P0nchatoula.) J
Turnpike Road, 4 1.2 Miles.
From ,Madisonville to Goodbee's
still, towards Hammond.
Characterization R0ad, 10 1.2
Miles.
From Covington, through Ramsay,
Onvil, Folsom. and to parish line, to-
wards Franklinton.
Leo Road, 10 Miles.
To the parish line towards Zona
bridge.
Covington.Pearl River Road, - IL
Miles.
From Covington. through Abita,
Talisheek, to Pearl River.
Pearl River-6lidell Road, . Miles.
From Pearl River, through st. Joe,
to Slidell.
Talisheek-Sun Road, 10 Miles.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27

In the selection Of delegates to
the Constitutional Convention.
l have not time to write you
moro fully today my views upon
the matter and am only answer.
ing your personal letter. This
| Is not for publication.
Yours very truly,
(Signed)
THOMAS c. BARRETT.
Personal.
| Now everybody will admit that
only fool never changes his mind.
but 1t becomes a question Of wheth-
er q mind that is changed ON such
short notice may not be again chang
ed ON equally as short notice. In
TACT, 1t makes rather q wishy-washy
appearance and does not inspire one
with confidence in the sincerity Of 1t.
The Daily States says, in its news
columns:
This is the direct answer in
letter by Thomas G. Barret, lieu
tenant governor, candidate for gov
|ernor on the prohibition ticket, to an
inquiry from Wal0oa Thomas, A.
SCISSOR of st. Tammany parish.
The Barret letter was given ont
Tuesday for publication by the Pleas
ant headquarters. It was written
1T Shreveport July 80 on stationery
of the office Of the lieutenant gov
ernor.
About two months. later, or on
September "a, Mr.. Barret announced
his platform for governor, In which
he Joined the prohibition forces. He
has since been preaching Statewide
prohibition, whereas on July 80 he
was for local option. according to
his own letter.
Mr.. Thomas 10 one of the most In
nuential men of st. Tammany par
ish. Besides being independently
wealthy and the head of one of the
largest lumber industries Of the
health zone, he is q leader politically
and assessor of the parish. Mr..
is known throughout the
State as one Of the strongest and
most ardent local optionists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
Alderman D. J. Sanders Of Covngton Is
Being Locked For BY Bride -ToBe and Friends

iCotin1t6n, where Miss Ferduci hat
been taking . trip for her health
FrtehdJ6ip terminated into love ant
the day Of the wedding was Sci
some time ago. Mr.. Sander sarrivet
In this city Monday. staying at the
Cosmopolitan Hotel. He called al
the residence Of Miss Ferduci later
lin the day and both discussed the
plans Of the wedding which was to
take place the next day.
Mr.. Sanders LETT the residence OF
Mios Fef06ei ct 10 o'clock Monday
night, saying he was going direct tc
the hotel and that h, would call on
Miss Fefduci the next day, when they
would be made husband and wife.
It was then that Miss Ferduci, after
waiting for several hours, became
alarmed At the non-appearance Of
Mr.. Sanders and making inquiries at
the hotel, learned that her husband
to-be had given up his room Tues
day morning.
The police were then appealed to
and Mr.. sanders' description was tel
egraphed to all police stations. Fur
thor than saying that she was going
to Be married and that she had al
her plans set for the wedding, Miss
Fefduci would not discuss the case
A telegram from Covington, how
ever, read that Mr.. San 'ers had fur
nDhed q home for himself and Miss
Ferduci in Grenada, Miss, where
the couple intended going following
their marriage. Miss Ferduci when
told Of the little home that is alleged
to have been prepared for her made
no denial.
M. Sanders 10 50 years old, weighf
about $50 pounds and has sandy
He wore black suit of
gray scarf. brown hat and
black lace shoes. Miss Ferduci is
much younger. Mise Ferduci. how
ever. does not believe that she has
been deserted. but fears that the
man has either met with foul
play. or that he was taken i'll and
is likely conAned In some institu-
ton. MiSs Ferduei's brother CEN
ducts Z restaurant at Camp and Com
mon streets. Like his sister. he
could not explain the strange disap-
peatAuee Of Mr.. Sanders.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-11-27
A. Marcus, Subject Of France
Established in Business
in Covington, An
swers Call.

It had been rumored some time
that A. Marcus, proprietor Of the Ave,
ten and Is cent store on Columbia
street, in Covington, was about to
leave for France to enter the French
army. Little attention was paid to