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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

The ladies of the Methodist church
will entertain at a Penny Party Sat-
urday afternoon at the parsonage
grounds at 3 o'clock in the after
noon.
Mrs. H. Landon, of Indianapolis.
Ind, and daughter, Miss Margaret.
a Newcomb student, are spending
some time at their summer home
here.
The Rt. Rev. Davis Sessums, D. D..
Bishop Of the Episcopal Church In
Louisiana. will preach and admins
ter the rite of confirmation at Chris
Church, COvington, on Sunday. May
goth, at the II O'Clock service. All
are invited.
Miss Elizabeth Warner, OF New
|Orleans, spent last Sunday here as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Warner. Messrs. J. Guardia and
Jas. Motor, of New Orleans. were
also the guests of Misses Viola War
ner and Elsie Diel for the day.
The Ladie Five hundred Club
met at the home of Mrs. II. A.
Mackie, the first prize being awarded
Mrs. H. A. Mackie, second Mrs. L.
Belknap. consoatiOn Mrs. l.. KAN
mer. The club will hold its next
meeting at the home of Mrs. L.
Belknap.
The Five Hundred series Of card
games. conducted under the auspices
Of the M. C. B. Library Club. will be
resumed this Saturday afternoon at
the Library rooms. at $3.50 O'Clock
the last two games having been post
noned on account of Baby Day and
the ChautauQua.
Among the lawyers who attended
| the session of the District Court held
here during the past week were
Judge P. B. Carter, District Attorney
Brock, l.. McDaugall and o. Carter.
of Franklinton; E. S. Lazarus and
Philip Gidiere and H. L. Garland. Of
New Orleans, and S. w. Provensal
and S. w. Frazee, of SlideI.
There was quite an interesting
meeting at the Bonfouca school last
Friday. j. f.. Morrill,, who was one
t of the speakers and is teacher OF the
school, has enlisted and will SOM be
in the United States service. Supt
Elmer E. Lyon and Miss Martha WI
| liams, parish instructor OF Canning
Clubs, also made talks.
The Kings Daughters Circle WI
hold its regular meeting Monday
IWay Fl, at 4 p. m. at the N. c. B
Tihrarx All members are urged Il
- nrcsant as new officers will b
elected for the ensuing year.
MRS. H. 7. G. WEAv EN-.
Leader.
/ Observation-Disclosures
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19
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such, is no respector of persons, and.
YOU may be exempt from the worst
ravages of its terribleness. if BET
TER SYSTEM of FIRST CARE is
established in your own State-Lou-
isiana.
The Southern States Mental Hy-
giene Association is being born in
the South, in Louisiana. and WILL
devote its energies FIRST IN THIS
STATE.
Read our advertisement on an
other page and attend our meeting
We promise you that this problem
we are urging the citizens of this
State to become interested in, is one
that needs prompt and careful con-
sheraton.
Respectfully,
I. CHAPPIC1S
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19
NOTICE.

To Whom It May CONCERN:
am not responsible for any debts
contracted by my wife, Mamie Sim
mons Sharp.
19-3t THOs. MORRIS SHARP.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mrs J w. Dunn has returned to
her home in Scalian, La, after sew
eral weeks spent here as the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Hoskins.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

The Junior class of the Cov'ngton
high school entertained at a dance
last Friday night at the home Of MT.
and Mrs. j. H. Warner, in honor OF
the Senior class, the affair being one
81 the most pleasant of the season.
Uuring the evening many musical
1mbers were rendered and the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mr. and Mrs. John Domergue re-
turned Sunday from New Orleans
after several days spent there as the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Barron.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mrs. Hugh Blair returned to her
home in New Orleans, Monday, after
two weeks spent here as the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. L. l.. Morgan.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mrs. Alice Fuhrmann, of Goodbee.
spent several days here during the
past week as the guest OF Mr.. ana
Mrs G.. S. A. Thurman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Miss Nell Evans returned last
Monday t. her home in Amite. after
having spent month here as the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Berger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday School every Sunday. $50
a. m. Preaching on first and third
Sundays, II a. m. and 7:45 p. N
Prayer meeting Tuesday, 7:45 p. m
We earnestly request all christians
to cooperate with us as far as
possible.
F. H. BANCROFT.
nit Pastor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Octave Planthe ana
little son, of Bogalusa, spent last
Sunday here as the guests OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. Victor blanche.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mrs. G. R. Tolson left Saturday
afternoon for New Orleans for
weeks visit to her sister. Mrs. q. w.
Gordon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mrs. Dryden Williams and little
daughter, of New Orleans, arrived
Sunday for a weeks visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. V. Smith.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Beaucoudray
are spending several days in New
Orleans as the guests of relatives
and friends.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mrs. L. N Davis and Miss L. n.
Davis, of St. Francisville, La, are
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. u.
Davis.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mss Letitia Delery, of New Or
leans, spent last Sunday here as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Delery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Claude Branton and children are i'm
,.roving r:cely after three weeks ILL
ness with measles.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Messrs. H. w. Magee and DelOs c.
Wood, of Franklinton, were visitors
here Monady.
Mr.. Ed. Evans, of New Orleans,
mother and sisters.
Col. Hugh de la Vergne, of New
Orleans, spent Wednesday here at
his summer home.
Mrs. H. P. Mounger, OF POinte
Coupee parish, is the guest OF hei
sister, Miss Judith Han:ltcr.
Mss Letitia Delery, of New Or
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19
Personal and Local News
Miss Boudousquie By Society Editors Mis-. 3: Nose.

The ladies of the Methodist church
will entertain at a Penny Party Sat
urday afternoon at the parsonage
grounds at 3 o'clock in the after
noon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

Mrs. H. Landon, Of Indianapolis.
Ind, and daughter, Miss Margaret.
a Newcomb student, are spending
some time at their summer home
here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-19

The Rt. Rev. Davis Sessums, D. D..
Bishop Of the Episcopal Church in
Louisiana, will preach and admins
ter the rite of confirmation at Chris
Church, COvington, on Sunday. May
goth, at the II O'Clock service. All
are invited.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. c62.

An Act to provide for assessment for taxation of companies. associations and corporations engaged in all kinds of insurance. security. guaranty and indemnity business, and the intangible property of all corporations.
 Act provides that the president or secretary. or principal accounting of fcer shall make and file with the as- sessor of each county wherein its prin- cipal office Is situated. a sworn state ment or schedule, which said schedule shall be in addition to that prescribed in Section 6910 of Kirby's Digest. Act provides the manner for ascertaining the intangible property of said corpo- rations which is to be taxed hereunder. Act also repeals Section 6s3S of Kir- by's Digest.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
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ACT NO. l92.
Approved March 9. 1917.

Approved March v, l9l [.
 An Act 10 regulate the payment of county and city warrants.
 Act provides that arter the passage Of shis Act all outstanding county or city warra nts shall be received by the Coun- y Collector on payment Of taxes for county general fund.
 Act also provides that warrants is- sued thereafter shall be numbered con- secutiyely and shall be paid in current money of the United States and in the order of their number and the date of their issue. Also provides for warrants that are not presented for payment within one year. Act authorizes county. city. and incorporated towns to fund their outstanding warrants not oftener than once per annum.
 This does not apply to the following Y counties: Baxter. Boone, Bradley. Cal Aoun, Clay Glehourne, Columbia, Craig head, Crittenden. Cross. Crawford. Dal- Jas. Desha. Drew. Faulkner Fulton. Gar land. Greene Grant Hempstead. Hot Spring. Howard. Independence. Izard. Jefferson. Johnson. Lafayette. Lincoln. Hevier, sharp. St Francis, Stone. Lo- noke, Madison. Marion. Miller. Missis- 0ippi Monroe Nevada. ouaehita. Pikc. Perry. Phillips. Pope. Prairie. Pulaski. Saline. Scott Sebastian. Searcy, Wash ington. Woodruff. Montgomery. Arkan- sas Polk Lee. Cleveland. Lawrence. Randolph and Union
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 20(.
AnnroYed March IT. 1917

Approved March IT. lSl7.
 An Act to amend Section of Act l6s and Section of Act e20 of the Acts of 1913. and Section Il of Act 152 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that every Ire, tornado or marine insurance company shall hle with the Auditor a sworn statement setting forth the gross amount of pre- miums received from policies. and pro- vides that a tax of per eentum on tho gross receipts shall be paid into the state treasury on or before the ist day of March in each year. Such tax shall be In lieu of all other state taxes. Persons paying premiums to companies not authorized to do business in this state shall pay tax of 5 per centum on the gross premiums paid
 Ac tprovides that each life. accident life and accident. health and accident. and every bond and surety company shall file similar statement as to gross premiums and pay . tax of per centum thereon into the state treas ury.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 133,

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act authorizing appropriation e provide for the care and comfort o( Federal and Confederate veteran sol- national memorial reunion to be held at Vicksburg Military Park on octe- Der 16 to fa 1917.
 All veterans desiring to attend shah apply to Jonathan Kollogg. Little Rock, Arkansas, who. upon investiga- ton. shall issue an order for transpor- tatton for round trip from place of res idence to their nearest railway station, and for an additional sum of g to bs delivered to each of said applicants by the said commhnder.
 Act appropriates s5.o0o for the pur- poses of this Act. Act also sets aside $500 Of said amount to purchase blanks for applications. and other expenseA
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. S-6.

NppToVfh MaFth ~, IFII.
 An Act 10 amend Section 545t of Ktr- by's Digest
 Act amends said Section S45t SO IS to strike out the provision to regulate hotels and all houses of public enter tainment and regulate or prohibit ale or porter shops and public places of hnbitual resort for tippling and intem- perance, and to declare what are such. Act provides, further. that municipal tiles shall have power to define. H. cense and regulate or tax transient and itinerant dealers in horses and mules but no one who conducts the same bushes sin said municipality for a pe- riod of six consecutive months shall be considered as transient.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. AZs.

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the insp ectfoa of steam boilers. Act authorizes Com. missioner of Labor to appoint inspeo- tor of steam boilers. Act fixes bond, salary and travelling expenses of said inspector. The inspector shall inspect every boiler once annually and shall give the owner of such boiler Ave day9 notice of the time of such inspection, Act makes it duty of owner of an steam boilers, within so days. to noe tify the inspector of location of same Act prescribes a fee of 8 for each in- spection to be collected by the inspsc- tor and paid into the state treasury to the credit of the Boiler Inspectfo4 Fund out of which the expenses ex this act are paid. Act provides penalty for violation thereof.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 2N-.
ENN wv &Vfs ApnravnI Na,4,J o1 inr-

Approved March q. 1917.
 An Act to create a commission to be known as the Arkansas Charities and Correction Commission.
 Act provides that the Governor shall appoint commission Of seven members, two of whom shall be women. Tho commission shall examine the whole charitable and correction system of the state. inspect and examine into tho management of all state. county. muni- cipal and private institutions for the care of the dependent, detectives and deliuduents. and make such rccommen- dations for the improvement Of said correctional system as in their judE- ment deemed best. and aiso to make biennial report to the Governor ana General Assembly
 Said commission may appoint five persons In each county. two Of whom shall be women who shall constitute county board. of public welfare for said county. Act fixes penalty for per sons refusing to comply with this Act.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. A49.
Approved March 2s, 1917,

NpproVed MATCH 2N, 1g17.
 An Act 10 appropriate money for the support and maintenance of the Branch Normal. for biennial period ending March 31. 1919 Act approppS- ates s44oon for the biennial period
 Act provides that one-hnlf of sai1 sum shall be appropriated out of the general revenue for tho year 1917 stnd the remaining one-half out of special fund created by Ac tho of the tnto of 1917 for the year 1918.
 Act also provides that property nnA buildings now located at Pine Blun shall be sold by the Board of Trustees after advertisement at public sale for not less than s50.o00. and tho school shall be moved to a location suit,l ,lbls to said board, of not less than 3to acres in Jefferson county to be dontel to the state free of cost.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
AGT Nh. 2NA

Approved March 2l, 1917.
 An Act to provide for compulsory school attendance between certain ages. fixing penalty. requiring boards and giving them authority to furnish free text books under certain condi- tions.
 Act provides that from and after September l, 1917. every parent, guar dia nor person residing in this state having in custody or charge any child or children between the ages of ' and l6 years. both iclusiye. shall send said child to a public. private or parochial school. under penalty for failure to comply with this Act. Act exempts children mentally and physically in- capacitated, also children who have completed common school course. chill dren whose services are needed to sup port widowed mother. The Act fixes the duties of the school boards super intendents and teachers in carrying ouv the provisions of this Act. and pro vides penalty for noncompliance.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. gT..
NV sNNFs s1F .ss l..

Approved March 24. l9lT.
 An Act to amend Act 1S4 of the Acts Of 1918
 Act provides:
 Section | That Section of Act No. 220. of Acts of 1905. entitled. An Act be amended SO far as they apply to cer- tain counties. be amended to read as follows:
 Section ( That this Act shall not re- peal Sections 63S7. 63SS and 63S9 of Kirbys Digest. except 10 apply and be in force in the counties of (naming II different counties).
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. c17.
AnnrnNet

Approved March lU. lSlf.
 An Act fixing the time for meeting of the quorum court. providing for ad journment of said court to fixed time. and for calling court In case of emergency: prohibiting tho building of any court house. jail. bridge. or other improvement without an appropriation having been made therefor. and fixing violation for the provisions of this Act.
 This Act does not apply to Fulton. Greene Baxter Lawrence. Crawford. Little River. Desha, Clay. Izard. or Lonoke counties.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 1NI.

Approved March .4, 1917.
 An Act 10 amend Initiative Act No. 1.
 Act provides that Section be amended so as 10 authorize person is- suing certificates to make and prescribe and to change from time to time such rules as he may deem necessary and proper 10 secure satisfactory evidence of the age of the child. Act further provides that such rules and reeuia- tions shall comply with the rules and regulations made pursuant to act of Congress entitled An Act to prevent interstate commepes in tho products of child labor"
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2SS.

Approved March 16, lHiT.
 An Act for the creation of m Au- ditoriai Department for state offices and institutions.
 Act creates said department for a pc riod of IS years. Authorizes Governor to appoint State Comptroller for pc riod or term of six years. Said Comp troller shall have an assistant and one stenographer. The Act also sets out salaries and duties of the department.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. cR6.

Approvcd Mnrch TT. IFlT.
 An Act to create warehouse board and supervisors. regulate warehouses create marketing bureau and regulate ginning and baling of cotton.
 This Act to be administered hy tho Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures and Agriculture. That tho Governor Secretary of State and Commission of Mines shall constitute q board who shall make rules and regulations for the control and administration of this Act Said board to make all appoint ment and nx the salaries for same Act prescrihes duties of the appoint ees Act provides penalty for failure to comply with provisions of this Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, cON,
Annrcvcd sinrrh Q .Iei7

Approved March 2. 'lalf.
 An Act to amend Section 7s3 of Kir- oy's Digest.
 Act provides that upon affidavit hled with circuit clerk or clerk of any other court of tho partiality. prejudice or re- iationship or the sheriff or deputy Of iany county where suit Is brought or 10 1bs brought. or shall have been com ymenced, or where such affidavit Is tfied by tho defendant In any criminal prosecution. tho clerk shall issue and |! trect process to tho coroner. who shall axecuts the same.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. C0S,

Approved March IT, 1917.
 An Act to enlarge the powers of the State Tax Commission. Act provides that the Tax Commission shall file with the county clerk and county assessor a certificate showing the per centum of market value to be used in valuing for taxation property for that year. Tax Commission authorized to raise or low CT the assessment of any county in or der to make the same uniform through out the state.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2s2.

Approved March Fl. 1sl7.
 An Act to provide for the sale and disposition of islands formed in naviga- blc rivers and streams of the state, which belong to the state of Arkansas.
 Act provides that the Commissioner of State Lands. Highways and Improve mcnts shall cause said lands to be sur veyed and file plats of same in his of- ice. and upon approval by the Com missioner he shall proceed to sell same at e1.2t per acre to any person aesir- tng to purchase sAmA
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 362.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section Al of kir- by's Digest.
 Said section to read as follows:
 Every citizen of the age of 21 years. of good moral character and who pos sesses the requisite qualifications Of learning and ability, may. upon applt- cation in the manner hereinafter pro- vided. be admitted to practice as an at torncy and counselor at law in the courts of this state
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. SS<.


Npprovrd MarCh 24, INIT.
 An Act 10 amend Section : of Act l75 of 1913.
 suit under this Act from two to three years after action accrued. and this shall apply to all causes of action here tofore accrued if suit has been filed or shall be filed within three years from the date the cause of action accrued in actions by employees against corpora tIona
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 200.
Approved March 2I 1917

Npproved March TT. 19lT.
 An Act to amend Sections and Of Act l3S Of the Acts of 1915.
 Act authorizes the Attorney General to give consent 10 the taking Of sa nd. gravel. oil or coal from the beds and bars of raviEabie rivers and lakes of this state. Party removing such ma terial shall also agree to file monthly with the Attorney General sworn itemiZed statement of material so re- moved and pay amount into the state treasury.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 211.

Approved March 10. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate funds arising from special tax upon cattle within the Northeast and the Northwest Cattle Tick Eradication District.
 Act appropriates 32S,o00 out of the funds of the Northeast District and the sum of s50000 out of the Northwest District for the years 1917 and 1918 for the purpose of cattle tick eradication In the respective districts.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2S2-

Approved March l6. 1917.
 An Act to authorize the State Treas urer 10 refund 3 per cent bonds now held by the State nendowme nt for the University of Arkansas. and to issue in lieu thereof per cent bonds. Also to include in said issue per cent bonds that part of the endowment funds not now invested In state bonds.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28

ton to Constitutional Convention shall not later than 30 days before said cleo ton. file with the county clerk of the sworn statement giving the names of all corporations with which said can didate has been associated during one year preceding said election. Provides that clerk shall publish same in some newspaper in said county. Failure to comply with this Act renders candidate ineligible for said office.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 214.
Approved March 10. 1s1'

Approved March TO- 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1 of Act o42 of the Acts of the General Assem- bly, of 1915.
 Bank Commissioner authorized to SUI pervise and enforce the provisions of this Act. and shall appoint an assist ant a. salary of $2.400 per annum. and shall make all rules and regula- tions which are necessary to carry this Act into effect.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 100.
Approved March [, 1917.

NpprUVtu MHFVTI ',
 Act to raise tax on insurance com canies, to create office of Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal
 Act creates for a period of 30 years tho office of Insurance Commits s!oner and State Fire Marshal prescrib- ing the duties asd fixes the salary of each.
 Act fixes tax to be paid by insurance companies at per centuiG of the gross receipts of each and every company in lieu of all other taxes.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. cIN.

Approved March TO. 1917.
 Act provides that quorum courts may appropriate funds for use In eradica- tion of cattle ticks. Act provides that the county judge of any county in the state may approve claims to be paid for said purpose during the year 1917, upon authority of the quorum court.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. SSS.

Approved March c4 1917.
 An Act to authorize cities with a population of to.0o0 or over to refund city warrants
 Act authorizes the city council of such cities to reissue any warrants out standing. The Act gives such reis- suance the effect of a Judgment.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. cS3.

Approved March Is, 1917.
 An Act to legalize marriages per formed by ministers whose credentials were unrecorded.
 Act declares all marriages heretororc solemnized by any regularly ordained minister or priest in the state shall be legal and valid. whether credentials recorded or not.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. gG1.

Approved March 24. 19l7.
 Act provides that the county judge may require the tax collector to pay into the county treasury 90 per cent of the funds in his hands when need cd at any time before the annual set tlement in July. Act provides penalty for failure to comply.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 39y.
Aonroyss March ,1 IeI-

NDproved Narch v, 1ElT.
 An Act authorizing and empowering z municipal corporations 10 regulate, tax. prohibit or suppress certain places of amusement kept for hire, such as bil- Hard halls. pool rooms. bowling alleys. box ball alleys.