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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
ESTABLISHMENT
SYRUP MILL IS
TO BE TAKEN
UP ON 9TH
Quite a Number of Promi-
nent Speakers Will
Discuss Matter.
ANTICIPATE ORGAN
IZING COMPANY.
Commissioner Wilson and
H. D. Coco, Cane Planter,
to be Among Speakers.

A movement that has always been
popular, but that yet has never ma
terialized, lis now promised to be
carried out to fulfillment. On April
7th there will be "a meeting at the
courthouse, at 10 a. m, for the pur-
pose of looking into the organiza-
tion of syrup mill in St. Tammany
parish, probably at Covington. All
citizens who are interested in such
a project are asked to attend. Hon.
II. d. Wilson, commissioner Of agri-
culture and immigration; H. d. Coco,
of Avoyelles parish; E. L. Soniat
and C. C. Gaspard, of the Federal
Farm Loan Bank, and Farm Demon
strator G.. C. Lewis will be among the
speakers.
Mr.. H. D. Coco is a grower of cane
and. has experience in the sugar busi-
ness. He is a practical farmer and
is cultivating 200 acres. 1t will be
interesting to learn that he has look
ed over the possibilities of st. Tam
many parish for cane growing and
has become satisfied that it is a good
proposition with money in it for both
grower and manufacturer. He has
been induced to investigate these op-
portunities by Mr.. Louis Bourgeois,
cashier of the st. Tammany Bank &
Trust Company, and judging from
his enthusiasm he is glad that he
took the matter up.
While the plans for this syrup
factory have never matured, it has
not been from any lack of confidence
that it was a good proposition, but
rather because the energy was not
put behind it to find people who
were willing to take stock and put
the ball rolling. It seems that now
the chance has come. It is up to the
farmers and citizens interested tc
attend the meeting and give the
new industry encouragement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
THEGOODROAD
TORIGOLETSTO
BE SURVEYED

State Engineer Mundinger, of the
Highway Department., is making a
survey of the good road that is to
be built between Slidell and the
Rigolets, after which the contract
will be let for it's building.
The building of this road is OF
much importance to the parish OF st.
Tammany. 1t will place us on the
line of the good road system OF the
United States, bringing travellers
from all over the country. 1t will
be especially beneficial and useful IN
placing us in connection with New
Orleans, by automobile or other We
hicle. Furthermore, it will add to
the good road sytsem that may be
of untold value to the United States
in case of war, in the transportation
of troops and supplies.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Mason Snowden.
(By G. C. Lewis.)

On Thursday morning, March %.
Mr.. Mason Snowden, in charge of
the demonstration work in Louisi-
ana, died, and l wish to say to st.
Tammany farmers that they have
lost a friend. Mr.. Snowden has
done much to benefit the farmer. not
only in Louisiana, but in the whole
South. Let every good farmer re-
member this man as one who tolled
for the poor, who assisted the rich,
and worked for everybody.
give below letter from DR.. w.
R. Dodson. officially announcing the
death of Mr.. Snowden:
Baton Rouge, March "a, 1917.
Mr.. C. C. Lewis, Covington, La.
Dear Sir:-It is with deep sor-
row that l officially notify you OF
the death of Mason Snowden, State
Agent of Farm Demonstration Work
n this State, which occurred Thurs,
day morning. March %. He was
buried yesterday at the family GENE
terry near Woodville. Miss.
In the death of Mr.. Snowden the
Farm Demonstration work has lost
one of the most able and earnest
directors. l can appreciate the
Continued on page 6. }
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Athletic Meet at St.
Paul'sToBePulled
Off Early In May

Preparations are now being made
for the athletic meet that is to come
off at St. Paul's College in May. This
is to be the biggest event that has
ever been pulled of at the college,
and the grounds and track will be
gone over and put in thorough con-
dition. Arrangements will be made
for the convenience of visitors, and
it is said that quite crowd may be
expected from New Orleans and
other places. Some big athletic
events will be listed in the contests
and an effort will be made to lower
records, as the track and grounds at
st, Paurs is favorable to the work
in hand.
The following committee has been
appointed: A. D. Schwartz, chair
man; Robt. L. Aubert, Jacob Seller
J. E. Stanga, II. ]. Ostendorf. Father
,Adelbert and Prof. B. A. Mutter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Chautauqua People
Here Arranging
for Big Feature

o. W. Thomas, circuit manager.
and ]. r. Peasley, travelling repre-
sentative OF the Redpath Chautau-
qua, were present at the meeting Of
the Association of Commerce. last
Monday evening, preparatory to put
ting on the Chautauqua in April. II
is expected to make big success
of this Chautauqua, as the reputation
of the company is high and guar1
antee that the public will be inter-
ested. 1t will be under the auspices
Of the Association Of Commerce, and,
hike all good and valuable things.
will cost the Association a neat sum.
But its educational value Is such that
the Association feels that 1t Is put
ting the money to a good cause.
Every number will be well worth
seeing.
Committee-E. G.. Davis. CHAIR
man; II. A. Mackie, N. II. FitzSim-
ons, e. J. Domergue. C. E. Sch0n-
berg, E. r. Moses, W. II. Kentzel.
D. II. Mason, A. v. Smith, John i.
Haller and II. ]. Ostendorf.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Swain Show With
Us Once More.

In compliance with current de-
mand the w. l. Swain Show Co.,
which starts week of high-class
entertainment in it's enormous tent
ed pavilion at the show grounds next
to Smith Hardware Company, on
Monday, April 2, has inaugurated a
series of musical revues as added
features to its regular line of dramas
and comedies.
A musical revue reflects the spirit
of the times, and, as mode OF popu-
lar diversion, has been accepted in
the larger cities with universal ac-
claim. Bright and catchy songs and
big ensemble numbers by pretty
girls and talented comedians are the
salient features that distinguish this
class of up-to-date offering. In the
big producing centers the musical
revue has become reigning fad.
We are living in an area wherein
the limped eyed damsel comes in
for her own. The freaks and &c
centricities of modern feminine ap-
parel are accentuated in the produc-
ton of these frothy musical creations
thus imparting color, zip and zest
to the maidens they adorn.
Adv
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
DANGER FROM
CHARBON MAY
BE AVOIDED
. (By G. C. Lewis.)

am glad to announce that this
season l will be able to use serum
and vaccine simultaneously, which
is effective at once. The vaccines
used heretofore were used In two
doses. done No. given In right size
of neck, and ten days later done NO:
2 given in left side. This method
not only causes lot OF trouble IN
handling the stock twice but 1t is
not effective at once. Ordinarily II
takes 20 days from date OF d1rst vac
cination for the animal to become
immune. In this time several nead
of stock might have died. Then the
dose No. / and 2 method does not
last but 6 to months, and the
serum-vaccine method not less tnan
one year. Then this new methoo
has another advantage, 1t Will cure
animals affected in the first stages
as immediate immunity is brought
about. the anthrax bacili being
counteracted or killed by the atenu-
ated spore vaccine used in connec-
tion with anti-anthrax serum.
Continued on page 6.)
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Southern Hotel.

There has been a reorganization
of the New Southern Hotel and here
after it will be under the manage
ment of Mr.. L. ]. Bourgeois. OF Ham
mond. Mr.. Bourgeois has very sue
~eseful.y managed the st. James Ho-
tel of that place and feels that ne
will be able to do many things that
will draw largely to the New South
ern.
Mr.. Bourgeois stated that it was
too early to make statement OF his
entire plans, but among other things
he will have dances at regular pc
Mods and will see that the young set
of Covington who are fond OF dane
ing shall have good music to dance
nv and enjoy themselves. Also he
will make some changes as to prices.
Rooms may be obtained from one
dollar up. The hotel willtbe on the
European plan. '.-.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Parkview Theatre,

The program for today at Park
view Theatre will be five part Para
mount feature entitled Intrigue, ="
featuring Lenore Ulrich. Adm1s-
sion and 10 cents. Open at Z p. m.
The program for Sunday will be
a big Triangle play and a two part
keystone comedy. The feature Will
be w. S. Hart in "The Patriot" In
five parts. Fred Mace will be the
star in the comedy. Doors Will open
at 3 p. m. with the usual admission
of 10 and Is cents.
Monday. April 2, is the first day
of the local baby show, which Will
be run in connection with a big fea-
ture picture each night. The pic
ture for Monday will be Hearts
Afire.'' featuring Clara Kimball
Young. Doors open at p. m. Ad-
mission 10 and Is cents.
Tuesday, April 3, will be Fannie
Ward in "fBetty to the Rescue" In
five parts. Doors open at p. m:
"Wednesday. which is the last DAY
of the baby show, will be nve par
Paramount. entitled "A Girl Like
That" featuring Irene Fenwick and
Owen Moore. Doors open at p. m
Admission 10 and Is cents.
Price of admission on Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday has been
raised on account of the Baby Show
The first day of the Baby Show viii
be marked by voting for the prize
winners, and the second day snap
shots of everybody on the streets
will be shown, and last all OF the
slides will be run and the prizes
awarded the winners.
Parkview Theatre will close tht
remainder of the week in honor OF
Holy Thursday, Good Friday and
Easter Saturday, with a big opening
Easter Sunday night with Mrs. Vern
on Castle in "Patria."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Vaudeville IS
GETTINGREADY
TO VOTE TAX
FOR SCHOOLS
Meeting Will Be Held To-
day to Show Importance
of Carrying Tax.
FOUR BANKS AGREE
TO BUY THE BONDS.
Free Picture Show Is Part of
the Program, With
Good Speakers.

Vaudeville, La, March 3O.-Sat-
urday, March 81, is to be a day of
great interest to the town of Mande-
Vile. There has been great awak-
ening as to the Importance of plac-
ing Vaudeville on a plane with the
progressive towns of the State and
parish. 1t is determined that here
after children of this town shall have
educational advantages equal to its
importance and surroundings. and
that they shall be able to prepare
themselves for occupying positions
in the commercial or professional
world, and to that end an election
will be held April 2, 1917, for the
purpose of voing a special school tax
for bond issue.
It is announced that on Saturday
which prominent speakers will dis
cuss the Importance of carrying this
election. The meeting will be held
at the Hip Theatre and there will be
q free picture show. Mapor w. g.
Davis will preside. The following
will speak: Mayor w. G. Davis, Hon.
Lewis l.. Morgan, T. II. Harris. state
superintendent of education; Elmer
E. Lyon, parish superintendent OF
education; C. ]. Brown, state rural
school inspector; Harvey E. Ellis,
of Covington, and others.
Four banks have expressed a de-
sire to buy the beads. There Will
be no trouble in disposing of them
It is simply up to the people to de-
clare themselves in favor of giving
the children of Vaudeville, the same
opportunities that are enjoyed by
children of other towns. 1t goes
without saying, the election will be
carried. Vaudeville people are TAX
ing greater interest in civic improve
ment and progressive movements
generally, and the spirit is favorable
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
SLIDELL MILITIA
MUSTERED in
READY FOR
DUTY'SCALL Q
List of Those Who Are On
the Roll and Will Be
Called to Service.
A CALLED MEETING
FOR ORGANIZATION.
Action Will Be Taken On
Report of Committee
On Constitution.

Sidell, La, March 3O.-Slidell 10
especially proud of the fact that her
citizens have always shown spirit
of loyalty to her country that has not
been exceeded anywhere. The gov
ernment has never made call for
troops that has not been answered
promptly and with patriotic senti-
ment by the people Of this town. At
the present time, when the plans for
preparedness are extending to every
section, and when the departments
Of the Army and Navy are especially
stressing the need Of men to f1ll po-
sitions that are awaiting them in de-
Tense of the nation, Slidell is one Of
the first to give her gallant young
men to the service.
Parents, wives and sweethearts.
while they look with pride upon the
soldier boys, cannot but feel that
some Of these lives may be sacrthced,
but they are bravely cheerful and
show themselves to be of the mettlo
that makes this country proud of its
women.
The following is the roster Of the
Slidell Naval Militia:
First Lieutenant, L. v. Cooley:
Second Lieutenant, F. Byron Rich
ardson: Surgeon, J. F. Polk, and
members as follows: Jack Aebhi..
VIM. L. Baker. Luke Broom, B. n.
Carroll, Jr., w. E. Canulette, John
Cruthirds, r. A. Dear, Hewes Dun
ham, b. p. Becker, Chas. Fogg, Har-
old Gisch, Robert Gauley, Isham
Hardee. Asa Hursey, Fritz Howe,
]. ID. Jones, r. p. King, Theo. K0epp.
Thos. Leonhard, John Leonhard. De-
Witt Lawler, Ernest Luther. George
Mccoy, Bernard McGinty, Ed. Moore.
Fred Nehls, Peter Oreg1lia, Sam
Parker, John Parker, Harry Peter
son, f. Philbert, ]. IL. Prestage, w.
M. Quave, Chas. Richardson, Frank
Richardson. Jr., F. r. Singleton,
| L. v. Scarborough, r. E. Smith. G..
Swinson, Gus. 6ollzerger, Robt. TAy-
lor. Henry Taylor, II. X. Thompson.
Mike Trasso, Tom Whtchard, Jr., =.
F. Whichard.
A call has been issued for Organ1-
zation, as a result of the get-t0-
gether meeting recently held at the
Commercial Hotel. 1t is signed BY
Mayor Badon, and will be held at the
town hall April s. Action will be
taken upon the report of the com-
mitttee on constitution, mad an IN
vitation is extended to all who were
present at the previous meeting to be
present at this. Matters of interest
to the town will be taken up at this
meeting.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
THECOVINCTON
HEALTHBOARD
GETTING

In view of the fact that large
number of visitors may be in Gov
ington within the next few months,
as the athletic meet will come OF at
St. Paul's College and the Redpath
Chautauqua is expected to bring
many to Covington on occasions. the
Board of Health and the town au-
thorities jointly have decided that
the regulations and ordinances of the
Board of. Health shall be strictly
complied with, that the campaign of
sanitation may be effectively carried
out.
The town has been divided into
districts. These districts will be
gone over separately by the inspect
or and notices will be served upon
those who are asked to make cor
rections as to unsanitary conditions.
Ten days will be given in which to
comply with the orders of the in
spector. If proper action is not then
taken the matter will be brought be-
fore the Mayors Court and the par
ties found guilty of Noncompliance
with the law will be punished in
accordance Herewith.
Not only the Board of Health but
the town, in accordance with the
statement of Mayor Lacroix, will see
that responsibility is placed where
it belongs and that penalties are In
flicted where violations occur. The
importance of sanitary conditions in
the town is fully realiZ d, it is said,
and it is intended that there shall
be no cause for the assertion by out
siders that Covington is not safe
and sanitary.
Those living in the districts gone
over and inspected who have not re-
ceived notification should act at once,
because it will be taken as no ex-
cuse that others have not complied
with the law. Action will be taken
Immediately upon the expiration OF
the ten days notice. Those living in
other districts will be notified In
turn, as they are reached, should
there be things to be corrected.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
MADISONVILLE
SHIP BUILDERS
WILL BE in 1T

The shipbuilders at Madisonville
will be called upon to do their share
of the work of preparedness for war.
1t is said that a contract has all
ready been offered by the U. S. Gov
ernment for the construction of two
submarine chasers, and that the COM
pany will be willing to extend this
contract to the building of three OF
these boats, If the specifications can
be changed so as to use cypress in
stead of cedar in part OF the con-
struction work. These boats must
be finished within six months.
Madisonville builders can turn
out as fine work as any shipyard.
The builders are experienced men,
long in the business and have a
we'll earned reputation for first-class
work. 1t seems probable that the
shipyards at Madisonville will pre-
sent a busy scene in the near fu-
ture.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
u. s: Government
Wants Work1nen

John A McIlhenny, secretary OF
the United States Civil Service Com
mission, is calling attention to the
need of the U. s. Government tor
employees in the arsenels and navy
wards. There is work for mechanics,
carpenters, electrical workers, In fact
workers in almost every vocation.
1t is not necessary to pass an educa-
tional examination for this work. 1t
is only necessary that you should be
physically fit and understand your
trade. In fact, be a good workman,
There is chance for every man who
wishes to serve his country and at
the same time earn good wages. Ap-
ply to Postmaster Seller for blanks
and other information.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
TOURNAMENT
AND FESTIVAL
COVINGTON
FIREMEN
Fair Grounds Picked as the
Place for Contests and
Festivities.
OTHER COMPANIES TO
JOIN IN CONTESTS.
Grand Stand to Be Screened
to Protect Ladies at
Ball Games.

The firemen are getting down to
work in preparation for the 4th of
July festival and tournament. The
fire department has worked hard
under adverse conditions to build up
an adequate service, and while the
advance has been slow it has been
steady. 1t is fully realized that
there is room for improvement, but
it is impossible to make these i'm
provements without money. In spite
of the liberality of members in CIV
ing free service and paying from
their own pockets the costs of that
service in lost time and damaged
clothing, there il detailed work that
must take up the entire time of some
individual in order to be effective.
The plan OF giving festival and
tournament has many good points.
An invitation will be extended to
Hammond BogaMsa and Vaudeville
to participate for the prizes. and the
training that will be necessary Tor
this competition will work for ef-
ficiency. There will be an oppor-
tunity for the public to draw COM
parsons between the home com
panies and others, which will bring
to light deficiencies and the means
of correcting them, as we'll as any
merited honors that may be gained
by the home boys. AS the tourna-
ment is to be held at the FaiI
Grounds, it will call attention to the
importance of these grounds In pub
lie celebrations and tend to popular
ize them.
The races and games should be at
tractive and the 10 cents admission
to the grand stand should bring q
neat sum to the fire department, AZ
we'll as the refreshments that will be
sold on the grounds. In fact there
is no reason why this 4th of July
tournament and festival should not
prove an enjoyable end profitable at.
fair. Every property holder Ger
tainly should be interested and will
ing to do his part in making 1t a
financial success.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Bridge Will Be Fin
ished Soon.

All of the pinng is driven and the
top work of the Electric Line bridge
across the Tchefuncta river, at Gov
ington, is now ready to be put on and
the work will be finished as soon as
the material is delivered. The
bridge will probably be completed in
three weeks, or sooner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
MIR. w. A. Hood, of o

MIR. w. A. Hood, of Onvi!le, has
lust sold some half-breed calves. four
mcnths old, to the butcher for $50
a ptece. He said if they had been
e., bred stock he could have got
ten $50 a piece for them. This
shows what q little breeding viii dn
in the beef line.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31

Ms. r. N. Leonard has received
reports from Red Cross captains In
Vaudeville and Abita. Mrs. Bar
thelemy, captain Of the Vaudeville
district, assisted by Lieutenants Mrs.
Bissell, Mrs. Leslie and Mrs. Paine,
sends in $57.25. Mrs. II. J. Thomp-
son, captain of the Abita district.
sends in $32.55.
These ladies have done remark
ably fine work in this cause and have
shown that tho patriotism Of the
people is Of q high standard.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31

Mr.. F. F. Wigginton and Mr.. Geo.
B. Harrison, of Slidelll, were visit
ors to Covington, THURSDAY. Mr..
Harrison came up to be sworn In ~
the new member Of the Jury Com
mission from SMdell.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
POLICE JURY.

The Police Jury will meet in regu
lar session on Tuesday, April 3.
F. ]. MART1NDALE,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-31
Citizens League.

A "Citizens' League" has been or
ganized in Covington for the pur-
pose of increasing civic interest.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11

For SALE Cleveland Big Boil Cot
ton Seed, carefully selected and guar
anteed to be sound. Price, Sl.5O per
bushel, F o B Heinemann, S c. w N
GARRISON. l2-21-4t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11
SPECIAL NOTICES

For SALE-2O head of hogs, ranging
in weight from 40 to 125 pounds, at &c
per pound, gross. Apply to KINGsTREE
FURNITURE Co. l-4-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11
Stackley.Cottle.

Miss Alice Stackley, a daughter of
Mr. and Louis Stackley, was married
to Mr. Oscar w Cottle at noon
Friday at the home of her parents,
on Academy street. The ceremony
was performed by the brides pas
tor, Rev G T Harmon. of the Meuho-
dist church. Only relatives and a
few intimate friends were present.
After the solemn vows were taken
that made them man and wife, Mr.
and Mrs Cottle departed by auto for
Hamlet. N C,where they will reside.
The bride is one of Kingstree's
most highly esteemed young ladies,
and it was with sincere regret that
her host of friends saw her leave to
make her home elsewhere. Since
her fathers appointment as post
master she has been an assistant in
the postoffice, and her unvaryingly
pleasant and accommodating dispo-
sition made !her very popular with
the public. Mr. Cottle was formerly
telegraph operator here but about a
year ago was promoted to a similar
position at Hamlet. He is highly re-
garded wherever known. The Rec
ord joins with the other friends of
this popular young couple in extend
ing congratulations and best wishes.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11
N d Lesesne Gained.

Mr. N D Lesesne, who for eight
years has been the very able super
intendent of the Methodist Sunday
school here. rendered his resignation
several weeks ago and the same was
reluctantly accepted by the school.
On Sunday following Mr. Lesesnes
resignation the school presented him
with a handsome gold headed cane
as token Of its high esteem. The
cane was presented by P H Stoll, Esq.