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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

Celia Wilson, probably one of the
oldest negroes in the South, died in
Covington last Sunday, April IL.
She was born in Kinds County, Miss,
March 4, 1905, being ,110 years of
age Many incidents Of her life
uld no doubt be of interest, but
there is no one to tell of them, whose
memory reaches back into the stirr-
ing times through which she had
passed.
Celia Wilson was owned by Gus
Pope of the Pope plantation in Hin6s
County, Miss, on which she was
born. She remembers Gen. Scott,
when he was commander of the army
in the Mexican War, he having been
guest of Mr.. Pope. After Mr.. Pope's
death she became the property of
James Ford, Of Columbus, Marion
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
thousands. ranging, in fact. from ten
to twenty thousand.

thousands. ranging, in fact, from ten
to twenty thousand,
Spectacle Inspiring.
The Eicture presented by t.,At
great mass o; people, who filled every
seat in the niy sew grandstand and
the bleacaers a3G then overnowe., tn
TO the aisle: the spaces back Of he
last rows o. sca.s il. every section,
and finally when these spaces were
filled, pushed on beyond the confines
OF the formal seating spaces to the
borders Of the playing field. was ono
long to be remembered by ali who
saw it. It was q typical holiday
crowd. one Of the largest GATHERINGS
ever assembled In New Orleans to
view any sporting event, and, accord
ing to President Heinemann, the
largest money crowd ever assembl-
ed to view q baseball game ii the
Southern League. The latter state.
ment is made on the best authority,
for. regardless Of he fact that Birm-
|ingham. at the opening gae last sea-
SON had more than twelve thousand
paid admissions, two-thirds Of these
were bleacher seats at bleacher
prices. while at yesterdays game here
sixty-Ave per cent were with grand
stand seats at grandstand prices. with
only the remaining thirty-hve per
cent bleacner seats at corresponding
prices.
The game itself was only ! part
Of the days attractions. the dedica-
ton Of the new park being one OF
the hi4 fAaturaa ~ fha rpnArpAne s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
Contracting the Gripp at Mr.
Labat's Funeral, Added
to Complica tions,
Brought the End.

The death OF Mr.. John Destruel,
following 20 closely upon that Of his
father-in-law, Mr.. Labat, was great
shock. Mr.. Destruel had not been
in the best of health for some time
He was q sufferer from asthma
jointly with q complication Of dis
eases. When he attended the fun
era1 OF Mr.. Labat he was suffering
from gripp and threatened pneu-
monia, which subsequently develop
ed fatally. His weakened condition
paved the way for galloping con-
sumption. which already had q strong
hold upon him. When ne became
confined to his bed It was known
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
CHARRED REMAINS OF
EUC. SMITH, C0L0RED,.
FOUND IN RUINS, ABlTA

children, aged eight and ten years.
His wife was in New Orleans. He
had been aroused by the fire and got
his children out of the building, but
returned to get his clothing. He was
not seen alive afterwards. He must
have miscalculated his danger Or
thought that he could escape through
some of the windows and been un-
able to open them. His wife, who is
said to be living at 1873 North Roman
street, in New Orleans, was notified
of what had happened
Mr.. H. Boean, who formerly lived
in Abita, was the owner of the resi-
dence. The loss is about $500.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

The charred remains OF Eugene
Smith (colored) were taken from the
crumbled remains Of the Began resi-
dence, at Abita Springs, Tuesday,
when Coroner Heintz held an inquest.
The fire occurred at 9:2O p. m. Mon
day night, the building being COM
pletely destroyed. The body was
burned to crisp and lay beneath the
chimney, which had fallen on it when
the fierce flames had eaten away all
support. According to the testimony,
Smith, who had come from New Or
leans, was caretaker of the place.
He was living there with his two
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17


but recently built a dipping vat, the
use of which has been offered to any
one who wishes to dip his cattle, at
cost just sufficient to pay for the
fluid used, Is cents a head or 35
cents head for the year, dipping
as many times as desired.
The following card is issued by
Mr.. WertZ:
800 REWARD.
will give 500 to any one who
will give Information leading to the
arrest and conviction of the party or
parties who shot one of my Holstein
cattle at my place April II, 1915; OF
will give $50 to any one giving in
formation that will lead to the ar
rest of said party or parties.
CARL WERTZ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
sLIDELL HIGH SCHOOL.

The blue ribbons for the spelling
match in the second grade, last Fri
day, were won by Lydia Gardere
and Werner Wharton.
The lists of books for the different
rooms were made out last week and
we hope to have them here in a
few days. A very r~etty bookcase
has been ordered for each room and
we feel sure that our rooms will
make pretty showing when the
cases are filled with the books.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
Burning Chicken Coop Creates Some
Excitement On Boston St. Saturday

Fortunately the roof was tin. Ev-
erybody, including two members of
the Swain Show that were stopping
|at Pharis'. rushed to the scene with
water and other firefighting appa-
ratus. to lend assistance. Meantime
some one got hold of hoe and rak-
ed the straw out of the coop, so that
everything was over except the rem
nants of the shock to .4erves that
usually causes the mattresses to be
set down carefully and the china and
glassware to be thrown out of the
window. The tin roof saved the day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

I morning, as soon as it is light enough
to see, and pick until about IL q.
I'll. Then get them to the cars by
time Of shipment, about 2 p. m. The
| best berry is pretty evenly t!nte !!
,s;th red, hu. firm ami solid, sacll :,
berry as you would p::!. for yoa:
own table to day, yet that with sccl
warm weather would be ripe in
twenty-four hours. The further the
season advances the greener the ber-
ries may be picked.
The hauling should be done in a
spring wagon and it should be COW
cred. II a cloth is used, it should be
white. Do not use black, as it alb
serbs heat and heats the berry.
Do not use a carrier that holds
more than six or eight boxes, as 1t
keeps the berries out 700 long. Keep
the berries in the slide as much as
possible.
Do not nail cover in center. Nail
on the outer edges and use number
3 nail. Drive slowly and avoid jolt
ing and shaking Of berries as much
as possible when hauling.
A special plea is made to start the
business rightly. The reputation
that is earned now is the one that
will stick. Care in packing and Sc
lecting will give a standing that will
bring good prices this season and
next. A good reputation for the st.
Tammany berry means money in
pocket for the seasons to come. A
bad reputation now means poor
market price for berries next season.
This is an important matter, and 1t
was especially urged that attention
be given to it. The PonchatOula
berry always has preference and the
highest price in the market because
it is dependable. We have every OPP
portunity to sit right in the same
chair with Ponchatoula. It is busi-
ness proposition and it's up to us to
do or to crumple up. No excuse for
failure.
It is good idea to number the
packers, because In that way the re-
sponsibility for poor work may be
placed. Otherwise there is no way
OF telling. Have the packer put his
number on his work.
Mr.. Varnado Is at the Southern
Hotel. and he announced that he
would be pleased to have any one
call on him for information or in
struction. That's his business here.
So don't hesitate. You will find him
pleasant and willing, for the company
is anxious to make the st. Tammany
berry success.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

There was some little excitement
on Boston street, near the Farmer
Office, last Saturday, about one
O'Clock. A cleanup of the chicken
1 house was taking place at the Blatt-
ner residence. During the fumiga-
ton process the straw in the coop
caught afire, and for few moments
the lurid glare of the flames as they
climed up towards the roof looked
vindictive and furious enough to eat
their way through and to consume
things generally in the neighborhood.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
Annual Inspection Of
Sheriff's Accounts
Shows All 0. K.

State inspector Of public accounts
examined the books Of Sheriff Brews-
ter, Tuesday, and turned in a true
bill. Everything correct to the dot
and in on good time. When it comes
to conducting the office in methodi-
cal up-to-date manner, Sheriff Brews-
ter occupies the front seat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
Everything in Readiness for the
Convention of Kings DAUGHTERS

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the Kings Daughters Con-
vention. The busy committees have
reported that provision for the en-
tertainment of guests and delegates
has been made and it is thought
that very pleasant time for every
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

body will be the result. There will
be two hundrc1 visiting delegates
and there are l28 home members of
the Circle. It is expected that the
Hammond delegation will arrive
Thursday night The dinner will be
served on the grounds at Bogue Fa-
laya Park, in the open air.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
Dipping Cattle in
Quick Time at the
Wertz-Poole Dip Vat

Carl Vert, with the assistance Of
one man, dipped forty head Of cattle.
at his place, in the Wertz-Poole dip
ping vat, in fifty minutes. With the
short time and the little expense re-
quired in the dipping process, and
with so much to be gained, nobody's
cattle should be allowed to be tick
infested. Birmingham is one of the
cities that has come to the front in
this matter, and it is an up-to-date
city in other ways, too. Fall in line,
everybody.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
coyINGToN HIGH SCHOOL.

At meeting of the Junior class,
ON Tuesday, Bonnie Moses was elect
ed president.
The closing exercises of the gram
mar school will be held in the high
school auditorium ON Monday, May
a. at 2 p. m. The class has prepared
4 splendid program, to which every
body is invited to attend.
Mr.. A. L. Bear, Esq, has again
shown his interest in the cause OF
education, by presenting the school
with set of ten volumes Of Junior
Classics, by Collier & Sons. Not long
since, Mr.. Bear presented the school
with a full set of Stoddard's Lee
lures. Thanks, Mr.. Bear, your gifts
are appreciated by all.
Prof. Johnson, of Isabel, Washing
ton parish, was visitor on Monday.
A new curtain has just been placed
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

case will now be tried on its merits
with a good chance of affirmation OF
the order. In that case, it may be
that the company will take an appeal
to the Supreme Court, in which case
it will probably be June before the
trains will be again running, provid-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
Kings Daughters.

The Kings Daughters will meet at
the NJ. c. B. Library next Monday,
April 10, at 4 o'clock As this Will
be the last me sting of the Kings
Daughters before the convention all
members are urged to be present.
MRS. ~. l. ADDISON,
Leader.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

i Wednesday, April Il, some van
dal shot and Killed one of Mr. Carl
Wertz's fine cows at the Oaks Dairy,
In the Garden District. The act was
not only a piece OF wanton cruelty,
but the lawlessness of the deed is
hurtful to the community and every
good citizen will be glad to have the
culprit captured and punished.
Mr.. Wertz has done much to inn
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
The District Court at Baton Rouge Refuses to Grant
the Injunction Prayed for by N o. c. n Railroad

The District Court at Baton Rouge
denied the petition Of the New Or
leans Great Northern for an injunc-
tion restraining the Railroad Com
mission from enforcing it's order for
the reinstatement of trains numbered
81 and % on the Shore Line. The
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
Some Vandal Shoots Valuable Cow
Belonging to Carl Wertz, of Oaks
Dairy. Reward for Apprehension

prove the cattle of this section, hav-
ing brought here some very fine
breeds, among them being some ex-
cellent Holsteins. He has just re-
Gently purchased two fine bull yearl-
ings from the experiment farm of
this State, which will be brought here
shortly. Mr.. Wallace N. Poole also
has some fine stock, both horses and
cattle, and he and Mr.. Wertz have
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
Henry Emile J. Hoffman Dies at
His Home Near .Abita Springs

years and was successful horti-
culturist. He is survived by daugh-
ter, Lizzie.
family residence, aev. Jos. Koegerl
officiating. Interment was made in
the Covington Cemetery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

STRAWBERRY PICKERS AND
PACKERS ATTENTION.

: The st. Tammany Farmers
Association members will need
; at least 500 pickers and pack
ers to move the coming crop.
Experienced hands will be paid
top wages. Send your name and
address to the Association secra-
tary SO that you can be enrolled
on the employment committees
list.
ST. TAMMANY FARMERS
ASSOCIATION, Box 1886, Cow
ington, La.
!. - - ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

Mr.. Henry Emile ]. Hoffman died
at his home near Abita Springs,
Tuesday, April IS, 1915, at $3.50
a. m. He was SO years of age, and
was the beloved husband of Eliza
beth Hauck He has been resi-
dent of this parish good number Of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

ing there is no reversal in the de-
cision. 1t is to be hoped that no such
step will be taken by the company,
however. as the good Will OF the
people should be worth more than
can be gained by the policy that has
been pursued.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

Isabelle Delcorral, E. G. Davis, Jr.,
Percy Theriot.
Perfect in spelling for the past
week: Pearl Grubbs.
Spelling match won by Lucy Glass,
Annie Schultz, Pearl Grubbs, John
Wadsworth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

: The high school gymnasium has an
excellent basketball court and gives
plenty opportunity for practice. II
the members would take more advan-
tage Of the gymnasium and keep In
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17

daily invited to visit.
Mr.. G. NJ. Liddle was a visitor tc
the school this week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-04-17
AS YOU ULIKE 1T CLUB.

Miss Norma Weaver was the
charming hostess of the Club at its
meeting last Tuesday. At hearts
the first prize was awarded Miss
Norma Weaver, second Mrs. c. 8. A..
Fuhrmann, consolation Miss Anna
Frederick, BOBBY Miss Ruth Fred
erick.
The Club will be entertained at its
next meeting by Miss Angie Addison.
Total deposits carried by st. Tam
many banks amount to $811.232.2S.
II you don't believe it read statement
made by the Covington Bank & Trust
Co., on page three, this issue.
Evening journal., 1915-09-20
Attractions at the Theatres

c. Sheridan, being shown at the Ma
iestic today is the story of man
with an iron will, who makes money
the god and wreaks sorrow and pain
on those from whom he wrenches
their right to live It is a story Of
New YorlS's East Side. showing the
squalor and suffering of those whom
the money master tramples under his
feet in his mad march to riches and
power. There IS an exceedingly
strong plot, brimming with startling
situations. and an ending that is sat
isfactory to the audience The cast
comprises many well-l0nown stars
who will establish a new record for
themselves in this remarkably strong
photo-play, having as its central
theme the grasp of a Midas, without
a conscience and who leaves a trail
of devastation in his path.
Evening journal., 1915-09-20
Saves YOUTH FROM
death: HIMSELF RESCUED

Although b could not swim, How.
ard stecker. OF No s2S West Fifth
street jumped into the Christiana
river near Orange street yesterday az
ternoon and grabbed John Jabonski
aged years. who had fallen over
board while playing along the wharf
there Stccker who is a large man.
sank up &c his waist IN the soft mud
and his 5houts for help caused several
men who we're nearby to 90 10 his
assistance. With the aid of a rope
he was hauled TO shore. still holding
Jabonsh vko had also been sucked
into the soft mud
The boy had settled down to his
waist in the mud when Steeker. with
out removing his clothes jumped over
board.
A woman living not far from the
vicihity took the Jabonshi boy and
after cleaning and drying his clothing.
sent him home with his companions.
A man volunteered 10 help stecker.
The latter had to remove all his cloth
ing while the man cleaned and dried
them. While this process wns being
carried out Stecker was without a
stitcn of wearing apparel and he was
forced to take refuge in 2 clump OF
bushes. There he had to remain until
his clothes we're dry.
Evening journal., 1915-09-20
R. 0. U. A. N. FLAG
FOR The Government

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. Sept. 2O.-At a meet
ing Of the State Board OF Officers Of
the Delaware Jr. o. q. A. NJ. held
here Saturday afternoon. with mem
hers OF the various Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
Councils Of Kent county. preliminary
ARRANGEMENTS were begun for the ex-
ercises attending the presentation of
a Delaware State flag by the state
Council, Jr.. o. 4. A. NJ, to the United
States Government. the presentation
to be made on Saturday, October %.
State Councillor Harley o. Riggin.
OF Laurel. presided at the melting. A
general discussion was had as to the
arrangements necessary for the occa-
sion, IL being decided 10 leave the com.
pletion OF arrangements with com
mittee of five consisting of r. f.
Dunn. chairman; II. c. Taylor. w p
Forkum. A. b Baxter. w. e. Maloney
The local committee will act in con
junction with the State board of Off
GERS and will engage a band. erect
platform for the speaker, and obtain
flag boutonnieres.
The State flag will be presented by
the State councillor on behalf Of the
Delaware Jr. o. U. A. NJ, and win be
received on the part Of the govern
ment by Congressman Thomas w.
Miller. The exercises will begin at
$3.50 D. M.
Evening journal., 1915-09-20
KIRK BhOWNls PLAYERs.

Towards realizing an ambition to pre-
sent masterful plays in a wholly salts
flying manner and at prices within reach
Of all. Kirk Brown has given his heart
lest endeavors. How far he has succeed
ed in so worthy a dramatic cause Is
plainly told in every community where
Mr.. Brown and his urpassing company
has appeared in the past eleven years
Mr.. Brown appears all this week, open
ing this afternoon, and in accordance
with his plans, the opening bill will be
the criterion of what is TO follow The
presentation of plays which appeal "a
everybody. all containing elements OF
attractive dramatic interest. and each
play revealed midst proper scenic sur
roundings and acted by n company Of
PLAYERS. each one of whom is especially
dtted for the role assigned Mr. Brown
insists that the various characters shall
belong to the general atmosphere OF
dress pictures The women in the cast
appear in all the latest creations of fadi
and fancies. I'm coniur 'tion with some
Of the standard successes with which
Mr.. Brown has entertained, he announces
several new ones. among them "Th'
Argyle Case" "The Warning" "Ih'
Hypocrites." "The Lure" and "The Light
That Eailed."
Evening journal., 1915-09-20
ait PAYS TO ADVERTISER

Cohan and Harris will stage at The
Playhouse Friday and Saturday
nights and Saturday matinee, October
/ and 2. a new farce called ut Pays
to Advertise" by Roi Cooper Megrue
and Walter Hackett. How they came
to select this play is interesting,
since It was the title that made a
strong appeal to their marked sense
for publicity They are probably the
heaviest advertisers in the theatrical
business Looking over the titles OF
plays that had been submitted TO the
firm, Mr.. Harris eyes lit upon ut
Pays to Advertise" first, and he at
once sat down and read it. When he
had finished reading the play he call
ed up Mr.. Cohan by phone at his
home at Long Beach. Mr.. Cohan was
Of the same mind as Mr. Harris re-
garding the value of the play as a
money maker and the two partners
decided then and there to produce It..
II was the title more than anything
else that procured reading Of the
play. The play is said TO contain In
Vulnerable laughable situations and
witty lines.
Evening journal., 1915-09-20
new GARDEN FRIENDS
AT 2OOTH Anniversary

Tho 20Oth anniversary Of the
Friends Meeting. at New Garden. Pa,
was observed on Saturday and thous-
ands Of Friends Of all ages and both
branches were IN attendance.
An outdoor platform and seats for
about a thousand persons we're pro-
vided, but hundreds had to stand.
Truman Cooper, the chairman.
opened the services with a reading
from Scripture, followed by a brief ST.
lence. In giving the address of well
come, l. Frank Chandler, Of Tough
kenamon. praised President Wilson,
whose name was warmly applauded.
BENJAMIN F. Whitson, of Moylan, re-
sponded Speaking OF the two branch
es into which the Friends were divid-
ed, he said that their differences had
been theological, rather than person
AL and that there was a growing ten
dency to recombine.
Sarah Moore Cooper. OF Ayondale,
gave an interesting historical sketch
of the meeting. She traced the growth
of the community, and said the first
place of worship was a log cabin, built
In l7i5. About 30 years later a brick
building was erected. In 1905 the
building was completely rebuilt, with
a suite OF classrooms for the First
Day school. The Friends Of this neigh
borhood were among the first to dis
courage slavery, and i'm 1777 holding
] "a 81 Nftr tttt.. MT
Francis r. Taylor spoke of the infiu
ence OF the early Friends, and said
their spirit was beginning TO stir the
younger generation.
A reminiscent poem by Mary l.. Bar
nard was read by her niece, Eugenia
Barnard Nelson.
Augustus Brasius, OF Avondale
read a paper. Scraps of Family His
tory" and Mary b. Cooper. OF West
Grove. rec,ted "The Quaker Lady IN
costume
AZ the afternoon session the first ex-
ercise wus prepared hy Mary n. Tudor
and was carried out by rs children,
descendants of early Friends
j. Barnard Walton secretary Of the
General Advancement Committee
prophesied that the work of Friends
In the culture would be broader and
deeper than i'm the past.
Truman Cooper, of Avondale. gave
some interesting Personal Refer
ences and Incidents"
The Rev. J. Mason Wells of Ken
nett gave the closing address, on "The
Forces That Are Making for Unity in
the Churches He thought the
worlds great need was for united eff
fort of Christian missionaries in India
and China This union, be said, al
ready was causing reflex action upon
the home churches.