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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20
PROCEEDINGS
GOV. .FIREA
MEETING
Coyilgton, La, Jan. 16, 1917.

Covington. La, Jan. 16, 1917.
Meeting called to order by Vice
President H: A. Mackie, at p. m.
The following members were pres
ent: H. j. Gstendorf, L. F. Wehrli,
Eug. Strain, JOS. Hoffman, F. F.
blanche, Mayor Lacroix, w. D. Mol
10y, w. E. Boes.
The Chief submitted his report. as
follows:
To the Members of the Covington
Fire Department:
tender this my monthly report
as chief of your department.
On. Jan. s, at lis p. m. alarm
was sent in from district No. Il,
calling the department to the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Leon Hebert. Damage
was slight. A barn destroyed.
Valued at $25. Loss of contents,
$1,000.
On Jan. II. at 12:45 p. M, alarm
was sent in by Mrs. Rockenschuh,
asking for assistance in her neigh
borhood. The fire was in a negro
house and was caused by clogged
chimney. Damage slight. Proper
ty owned by Mr.. l.. Wehrli, Sr.
On same date at 1915 alarm was
sent in from same district. A house
owned by Mr.. Labat took fire from
a defective fiue. Damage slight.
No inusrance was carried on any OF
the above buildings.
l have sold broken parts OF the
automobile to Mr. Horace Alexius
and received $10.50 for same. The
amount was deposited. to the credit
OF the equipment fund"
/ have had gong placed under
the shed of the Covington Bank &
Trust Co. building, with the permis-
sion of President E. G. Javis. This
will enable us. when an alarm is
turned in, to "get there and get out
for the alarm will sound in the busi-
ness district before the whistle
sounds.
The mayor and myself have look
ed over the ground of the engine
house. The mayor promises to have
the lot cleaned and all debris re-
moved, put down new bridge and
have the electric light pole moved to
OIlG SluC W 6ANC q AASNA wy ASAA
the apparatus leaves the house.
4 wish to make clear to all men,
bers that they should not ride the
engines to and from the fires as it
is too much of a strain on them.
Three men are plenty, including the
driver.
New postal cards have been print
ed giving notification Of every meet
ing, name and address OF all Of
ficers and relief committee.
The engines are well oiled and
ready for duty. Since cold weather
has set in the engines are turned
over daily. =
In appreciation of the services of
Mrs. Bodebender, Mrs. Scheftield
Miss Morrell and Miss Peteds. /
wish to extend, in behalf of the de-
partment. our heartfelt thanks for
their financial aid.
Mr.. Louis Wehrli, Jr., should also
receive thanks in giving his services
free of charge to the fire department.
He has repaired both engines and
done other work in seeing that they
are kept in the best Of order.
Hoping that this report will meet
with your approval and thanking al
CONTINUED on page n
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20
Speakers Will Fully Explain
Workings and Benefit of
New Credit System.
REORGANIZATION OF
LOCAL LOAN ASSN.
1mportant Its Members Be
the Best That Can Be
Found to Serve.

There will tbe public meeting OF
citizens of St.. Tammany parish at
the courthouse to-day at III q. NJ,
Tor the purpose Of getting the St.
Tammany parish Farm Loan Asso-
citation before the people, In man
ner that may thoroughly inform
them of its objects and purposes and
tho benefits that may be derived
therefrom.
The Federal Farm Loan Bank is
nothing more than rural credit
system adapted to the needs OF the
farmer and worked out to meet the
requirements of our form OF gov
ernment. It is backed by the United
states and will be financed under
the plans laid out by this Govern
ment. 1t may be taken a. assured
that the matter Of financing 1t mas
been thoroughly considered and the
Farm Loan Bank will be able to &C.
complish what it is intended to &C
complish-give an opportunity to the
farmer to get cheap money. But 1t
ia also a cooperative concern. and
those who expect to receive dement's
must expect to he working part OF
the cooperative system.
At the meeting speakers WILL ex-
plain the system, the laws relative to
same. how to get loans and what
should be done to place the Farm
loan Association in position to
commence work.
All who are interested in this
matter should attend the meefine
It is of vital importance. st. TAM
many parish should take advantage
Of the opportunity that has 'oeen
placed at her door.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20
Call Issued to Businessmen
For a ''Get-Together''
Meetingr
Observation-Disclosures
NEW ROOMS, TEACHERS
K. of P. Meeting and Un-
yelling by W. O. w. Of
Ciruti Monument.
(By staff Correspondent

Calls have been issued to large
number OF business men for get
together meeting to be held as soon
as a sufficient number OF favoraDle
responses are received by G. A. Ev-
eritt. The calls are signed by Mr..
&C. NJ. Liddle, and have as their OBJ
iect the welding together OF a mu-
nicipal and civic spirit which will
recognize no faction, no north or
south, east or west Slidell, but Will
have the whole of Slidell's interest
and advancement at heart, and this
can only be accomplished by having
all interests cooperate. There can
be no operati n without co-opera-
ton and if each one will do his
part Slidell will show larger on the
map.
There was an installation of Off
GERS at Rathbone Lodge No. lO3, n.
of P, meeting, January 10th. Dis
trict Grand Deputy John Peterson
Installed the officers recently elected.
hitter the ceremonies little spread
Was had and thoroughly enjoyed by
those present. Owing to the incle-
ment weather only small number
of members were on hand, but what
was lacking in number was certainly
made up by enthusiasm and earnest
ness, and good work is looked Tor IN
this lodge during this year.
The S. H. S. Improvement League
held their regular meeting January
18th, at which reports were sub
mitted and approved. The officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows: Mrs. S. r. Redding, presi-
dent; Mrs. Albert Salmen, first vice
president; Mrs. F. F. Wigginton, sec
ond president; Mr.. H. U. Baker,
secretary; Mrs. L. T. Miles, treasur-
er. The League is in good finan-
cial condition, having met all obli-
cations and has a surplus in the
treasury
The League have as their objective
point this year "help" toward pro-
viding additional rooms and teach
ers for next school session. Owing
to the heavy enrolment the school
should now have two additional
teachers and rooms with the proper
equipment This offers a field OF
unlimited effort and all parents OF
scholars and other patrons of the
school are urged to come forward
and join the League and give as
much assistance as possible. This
is possibly the most laudable work
| in the community and should have
the actual help of everybody.
The unveiling ceremonies for the
John Ciruti monument by thew. O.
W, Cypress Camp No. 26, assisted
by Acorn Camp No. 2, on last Sun
day evening. we're largely attended
and very impressive. Gen. "A. B
Booth, of New Orleans, was the
principal orator. Misses Mills, OF
New Orleans, sang the Ode and recit-
ed the poem beautifully, and Miss
Nellie Bousquet was accompanied
| The degree team from Acorn Camp
No. 2 of New Orleans initiated four
teen candidates into the order, on
Sunday. in such manner as to win
warm praise from the local mem.
bers.
We are advised that there will be
a change in the management an ),
ownership Of the Slidell American in
the near future.
Mrs. E. N. Cunningham has gone
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20

to Vossburg, Miss, to spend month.
Miss Minnie Russ was visitor to
New Orleans this week.
Mr.. H. Wakne left for New York
Tuesday on a business trip.
Mr.. Frank Mcmahon and Mr.. Lott
met with an accident, last week,
when on their way to Bush their
auto turned turtle and they were
thrown out Both escaped with
slight injuries.
The ''stonk" visited several homes
last week among them being Mrs. :,
]. Eddins, Mrs B. H. Buckley and
Mrs. ]. Mire, and left each a sweet
little girl.
Mrs. Jacques Abbie lefo Tuesday
for Hattiesburg to.be gone couple
of weeks.
Mr.. Roswell King, our genial ex-
press agent, Us resigned to accept
a position with the Orpheum people
in New Orleans.
One of our respected citizens call
ed up your correspondent and an
nounced the death of "O,d Ioe," a
hen that she vouched was fifteen
or more years old. "Old .1oe" has
been a resident of Slidell for the past
six years, having come from Clinton,
La, where she is supposed to have
spent nine. summers. "Old. joe
was served as chicken salad.
Little Miss Brunette Levy oele-
brated her 18th anniversary We'd
nesday evening. All present wished
her many returns and thanked her
for the nice time they had.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20
Decisions Affirmed

Every case decided by the Court
of Appeals in appeal from the de-
cision of Judge Carter has sustain
ed the Judges decision. This is an
excellent showing and speaks we'll
for the care with which Judge Carter
has reviewed his cases. To be al
ways right must take lot Of study
and hard work. This is another
boost to the excellent record Judge
Carter has made on the bench.
The following cases were decided
at the last sitting of the Court of
Appeals, being appeals from the Dis
trict Court in this parish, and being
affirmed:
Finance and Realty Co. VS.. Mrs.
Marie D. Ferrier. Judgment ap-
pealed from affirmed at appellants
costs
Josephine Lawson VS.. Thrall &
Shea Judgment affirmed.
Succession of r. Timer jenkins.
judgment affirmed at appellants
costs.
Mrs. Laura Jenkins Riley ct ais
VS.. Mrs. Kizzie S. T. Jenkins ct ais.
Judgment affirmed, with costs of
court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20

and suggests this method as one
feasable, timely, and entirely IN
keeping with the spirit of progress
and this age Of reason.
Yours for opportunity,
c. n. LIDDLE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20
OPPORTUNITI!


Mr.. C. NJ. Liddle:
OPPORTUNITY!
Is slidell Ready To Embrace 1t:
..There is a tide in the affairs OF
mon which. il taken at the f1ood'
leads on to fortune. .-v
While other parts OF the country
ara at the foodtide Of PROSPERITY
there ia no reason why Slidell can
not secure some of the benefits aris-
inc from good conditions.
Now Is the opportune time ~ :.
aeuuainted with local neeos' anu
take steps to secure improvemen.ss
ho.t adapted to aid the town anu
community that will please the TAX
.naver in the years to come.
Ara citizens overlooking the op-
rortnnity! Are the business inter
ests awake to the suggestions o1t-
Nned herein? Are we reaoV " ~ se
advantage + the necessity 1oi tne
rroteation and advancement OF OUT
town? ,or Rftv
The opportunity is offered lor MY NY
business men Of Slidell TO set ~
eether and cooperate to promote .s ene
welfare OF the town, ana ~ ne1p
.dnrn as we'll as to add to the STA
,bflity of the community.
In order to carry this sug9estlon
Il fruition, this is to ask the reclpl-
ent of this circular to contribute 70
= Mine ?. NJ. Dinner. at the Com, !,
mercial Hotel, (date to be selecseo
later) by notifying Mr.. c. A: ~, ~
er;tt of a willingness to- pay $l.oo
(. (later) for an evening OF good cnee.' ~
]. ana an effort to also contrlou'e ~
sSlide,l efficiency. o,v-
Whether the problems can De soIv
.ed denends on concerted co-opera-
.tion. and NO one can afford to omi.
an opportunity to try to help tne
town. The fact that the business
men of Slidell have no organisa.leon
and have never had q get-togetneI
meeting. OF this nature, makes the
q need of something of q character af-
pealing to good citizenship. -
Please reply to this at once s'
that the turkey and other ea1s' ~
smokes. can be prepared, ana sucn
arrange.aent be made as will insure
4 to the participants one OF the oaS
~ times of their lives, and an occa-
sion to which we can refer, IN ave
days, as had assisted in giving
4 impetus to advanced and improved
conditions in the town OF SlideH.
The author has no motive otnel
i than the desire to afford an oppor-
] tunity for something effective 1iont
Il lines of community deveiop"en'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20
OPEN
TO CITIZENS
OF SLIDELL

The following open letter has been
addressed to the people OF s9iioe'' ~
Mr.. C.. NJ. Liddle:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20

ed upon it in ink, evidently by some
inmate Of the prison, whose artistic
taste designed it. Chauncy Parker
will not need the pardon of the
pardon board. Whatever sins he
may have committed will be review
ed in full justice and whatever good
was in him will also receive just
consideration.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-01-20
Are You Going?

We call attention to t g adver-
tisement OF wheeler Bros. Enorm-
GUS Show" on page 2. This show is
said to be we'll worth seeing. Be-
sides that. part OF the receipts go.to
the Covington Fire Department. So
your patriotism ought to cause you
to buy ticket and enjoy yourself.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04
WANT TO BE CARD sHARPt
Here's An Easy Trick, With Four
Kinqs.

Here's An EASY lriCN WIN Foe'
Kings.
Select the four kings from the pack,
also two other court cards-prefera-
bly, jacks-and spread them fanwise,
being careful not to show the jacks.
In adjusting these cards place the two
lacks back of the first king. AS these
lacks are hidden behind the king they
are invisible to the audience, who
must be satisfied that the cards are
all kings and nothing else. These
cards are then placed on top of the
pack.
State that you are about to distrib-
ute the four kings in various parts OF
the pack. Take up the top card, which
is is really a king. and exhibit it, If
need be. The next card, being jack,
should not be shown to the audience,
but should be taken up carefully and
placed anywhere in the pack The
next card is also a jack, and it is plac'
ed in another part Of the pack. The
next card can be taken up careless
and replaced on top. Three kings will
be as the top and one at the bottom
of the pack.
When the cards are cut the four
kings will be in the center.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04
The Summary of the News

RUssIA IN CIVIL WAR while the
enemy invades. Newly acquired lib,
srsy is too much f9r tue untraihed Ssif disi
cfptine threatens ruin.
GBHmANY THREATENS HOLLAND
With refusal TO give, them any coal
IL they will not consent to lend money
10 the Kaiser's government
SWEDEN GIVES EXCUSES for their
action. in forwarding messages to
Iermany by saying f that irt they y Grss TeTs
parallel with dispatches sent by Y. S.
thru sweden to Turkey, The differ,
suce is that the Z. did not conceal
rhe character of the messages.
NAvF RECORDS REVEAL the fact that
ton OF this war from German Naval
officer about fifteen years ago; He
vas told that It was coming and that
pay the bill IL Germany defeated
France and England
ITALIAN ARMIES are continuing to
follow up recent gains and they con,
sider that some OF their hardest
oosticiea have been overcome.
CHINA SENDING THOUSANDS: of men
20 France TO work In trenches and
behind the lines in construction.
GERMANY NOT WILLING to give up
FneTt made by Charceilor Michaelis.
Biz MERCHANT FLEET will be
owned by the q. 5. in 1918 when the
tonnage as the result OF new build
ing will aggregate about 100000
GRAIN CROPS HEAVY as August was
- agood month, fos,she crops, and nov mo-,
corn will have the biggest yield ever
known. .a.24s.ooo.ooo bushels. oats
will probably make rev high rec
Ard lie helDu-
with 6Ss. 900 900 bushels. In spite OF
our large crops of grain other than
as whole is very bad. That is the
certain result OF great war.
Nv. W. LEADERS SENT TO JAZZ. fol-
lowing blanket indictment against
the organization for nationwide con-
spirscy to hinder the government.
SHIP STRIKERS ORDERED BACK to
work by president OF Labor council az
$4,000 members of metal trades work
ers and the shipbuilding industry has
been greatly hampered.
HURRICANE SWEEPS GULF COAST
lid causes great loss in many towns
Wind attained a velocity OF 100 mile
an hour
ROOSEVELT SCORES LA FoLLETTE
IN speech before thousands at ST
Paul. Claims he is untrue TO th'
United states.
-. ENGLISH HOLD FRESH GAINS mad
recently in fighting east of fpre
where Field Marshal Haig's force
have been making advances aSains
great resistance.
MoRR SELECTED MEN CALLED t
report between October 3rd and 20
accprding to orders from Gov. Co,
Government TO pay $50 for each slack
or found.
PLOT TO BLAST PLANTS making wa
materials Is uncovered In New for
with the arrest OF German aliens /
wtase possession much damaging ev!
eer..e was found.
SECOND LIBERTY LOAN CANPAIG'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04

warfare into effect at the time he
asked his government for money to
to use in preventing a break with the
United States.
u. = COAST ARTILLERY is training
in England with big guns and they
will soon be handling the heavy guns
in France. British Military men are
lavish in praise of our troops.
IN COPPER PRODUCTION the. United
States is leading the world and pro-
vides SO per cent of the worlds out
put.
ALLIES NEED SUPPLIES more than
troops is their contention and the
transporting of our troops may be
cut down for time to make way fol
sending of fuel food, OIL etc.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04

is launched all over the country. Ger
many has Just finished hoating an
other big loan and is wachipg US.
Let US show that we can surpass with
money power as well as arms.
L. 8. TO REaUIsITIoN SHIPS of large
capacity beginning October 18th to
be used in supplying troops and in
trade considered vital to the war.
STRIKE TIES Up MAILS at Toledo as
the result of demands of truckers at
the depot for more pay and shorter
hours. Many women employed to re-
lieve the congestion.
OF ARGENTINA resolves
to maintain neutrality in face of the
overwhelming vote of the senate and
chamber of deputies for a break. Ar
Ecntine industry is at present tied
up by hugh railroad strike which is
nation wide.
CLEAN-UP At CHILLICOTHE is or
dered by Maj. Gen. Glen or he threat.
ems to put the town under martial
law if gambling and the selling OF
liquor To troops is not absolutely
stopped.
REPRESENTATIVES, COME TO BLOWS
as Rep. HELM of Alabama resentS
words of Rep. Norton of North Da-
kota who urges investigation OF
charges that Germany spent money
to influence congress
COL. HOUSE TO MAKE SURVEY
abroad so that the U. 5. viii be IN
and geographical data when the time
comes to talk peace.
EDWARD F. CARRY OF CHICAGO has
been designated as the head of Amer
ica's merchant marine fleet. His
duties will embrace the operation OF
vessels now under construction.
HARRY a. CONN has been appointed
state fue! administrator for ohio:
Conn Is from Van Vert and has full
authority to enforce the fuel control
laws in this state.
ARMY OFFICERS ACCUSED of plot
ting in conspiracy against the Unit
ed States. Five members of the U. >
aviation corps, an army recruiting OF
ticer and two navy ensiSns are said tc
be Involved.
SECRETARY OF TREASURY states
that money left in this country by
Bernstorff is still being used to in
huence German propaganda. He de-
clares that we must supply credits tc
keep the allies going and meet oui
own needs.
PRESIDENT ENEAIPTS OHIOAN from
| draft. Fl. 5. Waibel Valley Crossing
Franklin county, has been given eK
| found that his widowed mother an
| invalid sister are dependent upon hi
| work on 10 acre truck farm.
tLoNDON AGAIN RAIDED from the al
| and the raids are becoming SO FIRE
| Quent that people, are getting use
| 10 the din of arti-aircraft guns. Ger
| many determined TO spread deStruc
tion in unfortitied cities.
HEAVY ARTILLERY ACTION is re
ported to be in progress all along tn
| Eerdun front.
BIG BEET HARVEST expected in Obi
| as farmers report that the crops ar
| in splendid condition. This year tn
price has been fixed by the govern
| ueut at S1.eS a ton.
MORE, DISCLOSURES regarding plot
| By RerrStorN show that the exam
| bassador knew i'll advance that h
country intended to put ruthless Su
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04
WONDERFULLY PERFECT CLOG
Said to Vary But One Second In
10000 DAYS.

The most perfect clocks are used
in astronomical observation. One OIL
these in Berlin has run for months,
with an average error of one-ffteenth-
thousands of second day. In Or
der to run 80 perfe city. a clock must
not only be constructed and adjusted
with the greatest care, but must be
installed in a special room, such as
an underground vault, where the tenn
perature Is practically uniform.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04

He-FTubdub says he is thinking Sc
riously about marriage.
She-Why. l thought he was mar
ried two or three months ago.
He-So he was. But he 10 just be-
ginning to think seriously about 1t.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04

Blessed are they who know snous
to let well enough alone.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04
Work clothes-all kinds

Mackinaws, wind and waterproof REFERS,
corduroy and heavy waterproof pants, work
vests and all kinds Of work clothes. Positive
ly the largest assortment and the lowest prices
in Toledo
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04

Baker Coupons given
with every. purchase
entitle you TO an eX-
ira saving of So
redeemable in cash or
merchandise. Ask for
them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-04
Sweaters

sweater conts with Shawl
collar, 81 to SIS.
Cardigan jackets in black
and brown, $3.50. Jerseys, all
styles, $3.50 and $3.50. Var
sity style sweaters, 81.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-25
entire GREC|AN
CABINET RESIGNS
Believed That EIntheries vcnizelos
Friend Of England and France
VIII Be Premier

Athens, June 25.--The entire Zai-
mis- ministry has resigned.
It is reported that Elutheries Ven
izelos. ex-premier and president Of
the provisional government formed
while Constantine was still on the
throne. is en- route TO Athens He
is known to have left Saionika and
to have arrived In southern Greece.
II is believed that he will be nam
ed as premier OF new cabinet. Kins
Alexander Is known to have a great
admiration for venizelos.
Allied officials are known to be-
lieve that the king could not make q
more popular move. venizelos has
always stood firm for Greece's stand.
Ing behind its pledges to England
and France. and it was his position
on this question which caused the
breach between him and the late
King Constantine.