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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17

In other words, to obliterate swiftly
and completely all signs of the pres
ence Of a third member of the family.
In a minute or so there was grufr
hail from somebody outdoors and Dad
dy got up to go and look out.
"Why, hello, Ike, you old geezer !
he called. "What under the shinln
sun fetches you up on old Cinnabar
this early in the mornin'? Light down
and come in; you're just in the nick
O. time for breakfast
While I was cudgeling my brain IN
a vain effort to recall what, II any,
memory association there should be
awakened in me by the mention OF an
like" person, this particular Isaac pre-
sented himself at the cabin door and
dumped In with the stifflegged walk
of a man who has ridden horseback
far and hard. I knew then why
should have been able to dig that men,
ory association: This was Mr.. Isaac
Beasley my Angelic friend OF tie over
grown silver star and the unshaven
countenance.
"Huh!" he grunted, "them griddle-
cakes shore do look mighty righteous
TO me! / been ridin' sense two hours
afore sun-up; wild-goose chase clear
over on t'other side O Lost mountain.
Couple O. prospectors blew into Angels
day afore yistidday and said they'd
seen that con-dummed lunatlc that got
loose from us and busted up car TT
the railroad; them yoddleheads said
they'd seen him workin' in the Lost
Creek placers.'
"A looney?' said Daddy Hiram as
innocent as a two-weeks-old lamb.
"Yep: that Teller that stole an IN
spection car and got it smashed up
and then took to the hills. You haln.t
seen anything of him, have YEP
| mary lunatic," said Daddy Hiram
calmly.
His breakfast eaten, Friend Isaac
showed no disposition to hurry away
much to my chagrin. He took time
to smoke leisurely pipe with Dadd.
Hiram and to ask lot of indifferen
ouestions about the drowned mine.
"Hain't heard nothin' firm yer own
ers Wit. have We, Hiram?' he wanted
to know, after-as it seemed to me
the subject had been pretty thorough.
talked to death.
| heard Daddy's reply, made as u
one with whom the matter he'd peel
canvassed before.
"Nothin' but that clippin' from som
newspaper back East, tellin' about MI
Dudley's passin' out
"Kind-a curious somebody don't tel
We somethin', amt it," the marsha
mt in. Looks like the heirs q o
either fishin' r cuttin' bait on tn
here Cinnabar layout-not as it'd q
'em any good if they did. Didn't an
letter come with the newspaper piece
.Nary a pen-scratch.'
"Whereabout was the enyetop
posted?"
"Washin'ton."
"Aha I" said to myself. II have yo'
Cousin Percy! For some reason he'
known to yourself You didn't wal
, Daddy Hiram to get hold OF Crane
father Jasper's- proper address,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17

We state it as our honest belief
that the tobaccos used in Chester
field are of finer quality (and
hence of better taste) than in any
other cigarette at the price.
Liggett g. Myers Tobacco c,
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
Oscillating and -oscillat ing fans at Newborn Brothers

Hiram Charles of Van Buren is visiting his parents in Conway today.
 Miss Callie Cox is spending the day in Little Rock the guest of relatives. | Jesse Kirby is spending a few days ! in Clarksville, the guest of relatives. Rev. J. L. Shelby of Vilonia went to Little Rock this morning on busi- ness.
 Miss Katherine Pendleton of Little Rock is the guest of Miss Irene Mark ham.
 Earl Melton of Little Rock spent Sunday in Conway, the guest of rel atives. Miss Elizabeth Torreyson is spend ing the day in Little Rock visiting friends.
 For Sale or Trade-A few milk cows. Erbacher's Market. Phone 90. -2-16dtf
 Miss Dottie Mae Coleman of Little Rock spent Sunday in Conway with relatives. Mrs. w. c. Leek and grandson, Byron Anderson, are visitors in Lit tie Rock today.
 For Rent Three unfurnished rooms. Phone 404 or see Hugh l Stermer Thomas Owen of Fordyce, student in Hendrix College, was a visitor in Conway yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
General electric work. Twelve years experience in home wir- ing. Cash Electric Shop. 306 North Front St.-8-6d6t.

Any contract in electric work will be carefully and promptly tilled-see us. Lincoln-Jones Electric Co.,, c. A. Holland, Trustee.-S-5kf
 Wade Malone returned yesterday afternoon to his home in Plumerville after short visit to his mother, Mrs. Mamie Malone, in this city.
 Maj. H. w. B. Barnes, director of the Central College conservatory of music, returned last night from trip to Chicago and other northern points.
 Wanted to Rent-Two ground-foor unfurnished rooms, within walking distance of Central College, for an out-oftown party. See J. D. Duna- way.-8-d2t
 Miss Maxine Whiddon has returned from visit to friends at Little Rock. She was accompanied home by Miss Opal Clark, who will be her gest for several days.
 Wanted-Homes in the fall for Normal School students, men and women to work morning and evening for room and board. B. w. Torrey- son, phone 210.-S-6d6t
 Estray Taken Up-Dark colored horse mule, 12 or 14 years old, weight about 800 pounds, saddle scar on bark See or notify Joe Nahlen, phone S1OE11
 WANTED-Rural sales agent with car to sell low priced guaranteed VALLEY tires. S125 per week and commissions. All or spare time. Val ley Tire Co.,, 2011 Broadway, St. Jo- seph, Mich.-d1t.*
 Rev. Maurice Hall left today for Trimble, Tenn., where he will lead a revival meeting and will also visit relatives. Rev. Hall will teach Eng fish the coming winter in the high school at Chelsea, Okla.
 Miss Mabel Thompson, who has been attending the summer session of the University of Oklahoma at Nor man, Okla, arrived yesterday morn ing and will spend the remainder of the summer here with her parents, Mir. and Mrs, A. J, Thompson.
 Mrs. E. O. Brannon left this morn- ing for Chicago, where she will visit her son, Jesse, for a few days after which she will go to Cleveland, Ohio, for visit to another son, Herbert. Oren Brannon accompanied his moth CT as far as Little Rock. He will join her later at Cleveland
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08

Cash Electric Shop for National Mazda lamps. 306 Mort Front street. Phone 375.-9-6d6t
 For Sale or Trade-A few choice milk cows. Central Meat Market. Phone 2S5.-7-25dtf
 Miss Mabelle Harris of Plumerville spent Saturday in Conway, the guest of Mrs. Royce Wilkins.
 Watson Neal of Little Rock spent Sunday in Conway, the guest of his mother, Mrs. J. J. Neal
 President Doak s. Campbell will leave tonight for Fort Smith in tha interest of Central College.
 Wanted to Rent-One furnished room by man and wife. H. E. Hicks lat Conway Times.-8-8d2t.%
 Kiddo-A delicious pop corn con lection. Five cents per package at Hiegel, Thessing & Moix.-d1t.
 Our battery department is for you. See us. Lincoln-Jones Electric Co.,, C. A. Holland, Trustee-S5dtf
 Courteous treatment and prompt service is our motto. Browne's Cash Grocery. Phone 470.-8-5d28t
 Mrs. J. T. Kirby and son, Jesse, of McAlister, Okla, are the guests of J. s. L. Wright and family here.
 Miss Mabel Courtney of Little Rock spent the week end in this city with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Courtney.
 A daughter was born this morning to Mir. and Mrs. w. G. Dennison of Little Rock, formerly of this city.
 MT. and Mrs. Royce Wilkins are spending few days at Plumerville, the guest of Mrs. Wilkins parents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
CLIBOURN FINISHES JOB.

Wash Clibourn returned Saturday night from Arkansas City, where he has been engaged for several months on a government contract for clear ing right-of way for some new Miss issippi levee construction, which he just finished Mir. Clibourn reports that the boil weevil struck the cot ton crop in the bottom lands of south east Arkansas about 10 days ago and a prospect of a bale and half to the acre had dwindled to almost nothing. The weevil completely destroyed one large crop of cotton in three days, he stated
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
See w. w. Boyce about your plumbing. All work guaran- teed. Phones 565 and 527.

Joe McGee returned last night from San Antonio, Tex, where he has been spending several weeks with relatives.
 Opened today for business-see us for bargains. Lincoln-Jones Electric Co.,, c. A. Holland, Trustee.-8-5dtf
 Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Clark of Little Rock were guests during the week end of Dr. and Mrs. c. C. Roberts of this city,
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
PERSONALS.

 # < ...s........s:....-..-ss..ii..ss~ss-::-s..s.-.'s 's Jitney, phone 4lo.-o-2dtf Phone 66 for gas.-ezIdtf Eat Caspar's bread always.-7-13dtf We make abstracts. Durham & Co.-2-12dtf
 Faber Hicks was a visitor in Little Rock Sunday.
 Joe Loeb was a visitor in Little Rock Sunday.
 Mrs. J. w. Conger is shopping in Little Rock today.
 Mrs. George s. Brown and son, George, are visiting Mrs. w. M. Har- rell in Little Rock today.
 Miss Bernice Jones left today for a tour of Colorado, California and other western states.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
For Sale

Two lots, 130 X 200 feet, fronting on South Locust Avenue, between Davles street and Garvin avenue. A desirable place for home, you will readily see.
 Two lots, 13o 200 feet, corner Oliver street and Garvin avenue. Another fine location for home.
 To the right person, I have a good home to offer The man who has corns in his hands from honest toll and makes his living by honest labor is wanted.
 See me, get my propositions, and get Tn the procession of home build CTS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
We fix your iron or fan and get it back to you right now. Cash Electric Shop. Phone 375. -8-6d6t.

Miss Martha Mitchell returned Sat urday afternoon from McCrory, where she has been the guest of friends for several days.
 Taken Up-Three head of cattle at my place at the Lienhart store, 3 1-2 miles southwest of Conway. H. H. king.-S-6d2t*
 Verne Burton of the Clifft grocery went to Little Rock today, where he will be employed by cycle sales and repair house.
 For Sale or Trade-Seven passen- ger, six cylinder car in excellent con- Idition-Cheap. Phone 245 or address box 13-S-Sd7t.*
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08

J. C. Clark is a business visitor in Little Rock today.
 Jack Glover spent Sunday in Hot Springs with friends.
 J. E. Little was business visitor in Little Rock yesterday.
 Cockwood For Saie-See I. N. Fields. Phone 24.-7-13dtf.
 See Mrs. Emmet Witt for covered buttons. Phone 539.-8-6d3t
 Wanted-Veal calves. Central Meat Market. Phone 285--7-25dtf
 Veal calves wanted. Central Meat Market. Phone 285.-6-23dtf
 Mrs. Cecil Martin is spending to- day in Little Rock shopping
 Misses Gladys and Mildred Graham are spending the week at Bigelow.
 Fletcher Bolls of Little Rock was the guest yesterday of relatives here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08

We have for sale splendid 80-acre farm, 5 1-2 miles east of Conway, on R. F. D. This farm has about 50 acres in cultivation, ' acres of fine meadow, three room frame house, barn, shop, two good wells; included with farm are moving machine, rake, hay baler, sorghum mill black smith tools. A real bargain for $1,400. Banner & Company.-8-6d2t
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08

L. J. Troutman of Rt. 2, Mayfower, was in the city today, He reports serious damage by boil weevil in the cotton on the Arkansas river.
 Miss Nettie Kate Rachels, secre- tary at Central College, has returned from her vacation spent at Asheville, N. C., Bristol, Va, and Memphis.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
Legal blanks for safe at this office.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Fayetteville

Located in the Ozark Mountains fifteen hundred feet above sea level. Climate and healthfuness un- exceed Students from seventy counties in Arkan- sas and from twelve other states 1899 enrolled in the regular session of 1920-21
 Offers standard four year college courses in acr- culture, home economies, engineering normal training and liberal arts and sciences College of Liberal Arts includes premedical training and curses in business fnance etc.
 Student activities including publications debat. ing, athletics, Y. NJ. and Y. w. C. A. and others en- ouraged Religious and Christian influences of the University and the town of the very best
 Beneficiary appointments entitling the student to free tuition be secured from the county iudge The next session opens September 21, 1921 For cat alogs bulletins and full information write the Regis trar.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
PICNIC FOR HUSBANDS.

Members of the Woman's Mission. ary Society of the First Methodist church will entertain their husbands
 with picnic supper on the parson- age lawn this evening at 6:30 o'clock.
 Following the supper the regular
 monthly program will be rendered.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-08
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Louis Bryant, 22, and Pearl FL liott, IS, Vilonia.
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17
AMASA

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Mrs. J. Smith and Miss Hildur Sten-
strom motored to Amasa Friday 10
visit with friends.
Miss Myrtle Hughes IS grieved over
the loss OF friendship pin. II found
please return 10 the owner.
A baby boy was born TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Aeschlemen, Monday.
The Swanson family has moved TO
Red Rock
Mr.. Andrew Silvola went 10 Iron
wood Tuesday evening 10 attend tho
funeral OF his brother.
Mr. Walter Premo motored to Amasa
from Iron River, Tuesday.
Miss Robson is on the sick list
this week. Her ulace is being filled
by Miss Gertrude Peryman
A dance was held at the Town Hall
Saturday night. Music was furnished
by the Cubs Jazz Trio" A good
time was reported by all.
Mrs. William Burge has returned
after spending few days at Champ
ion.
The Sophmore Glass went on hike
Saturday morning to get Christmas
trees for party which they are pre-
pairing for Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dallafior are
the proud parents OF baby boy, born
Monday.
Miss Sigrid Lindquist left for Crys-
tai Falls Monday noon to visit few
days.
Mrs. Ferko returned from Green Bay
Thursday.
Miss Edna Retallic went to Crystal
Falls last Wednesday to visit friends
Mr.. and Mrs. r. bellies celebrated
the second birthday OF their son,
Frank A dainty lunch was served and
a good time reported by all.
Mrs. c. Brown entertained a wee
friends Sunday evening. A dainty
lunch was served and all reported a
good time.
Patrons and friends OF the Amasa
schools are invited To attend the Chris
tmas exercises which are to be held
IN the school gymnasium next Fri
day afternoon at 1880. Pupils and
teachers are working hard preparatory
for these exercises. There will be
cantata, drills, marches, songs. Choir
uses, dialogs. recitations and every
thing you would expect in a Chris
tmas program-even a Santa Claus.
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17

Rehersals have been started for the
comforting of new Super Excellent De
gree in full form. A cast OF "a people
takes part In this work, which is fully
dramatized.
The exact date for the meeting at
which the degree will be conferred
has not been decided upon yet but II
will be sometime between Christmas
and New Years, the exact date to eb
announced in these columns next week
along with IN full cast.
A big class has been assured and the
event promises to be one or the big
gest In Masonic circles held In Crys-
tai Falls in long time.
Read the Ads
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17
Gloves

Give him kid gloves for
dress. or wool lined gloves IL
he motors. You will find
our stocks complete and quail
ity the highest.
Wool lined gloves in Cordo-
van leather with wrist strap
at $3.50. Flesher leather wool
lined gloves at $1,75. Kid and
mocka gloves lined with silk
at 1926 & $500. knitted wool
gloves in black, oxford, grey
navy and brown are unusual
values at 75c. We offer all
wool Khaki army gloves in all
sizes for men at 39c.
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17
CHAPTER OFFICERS

Crystal Falls Chapter No. 129, II
A. NJ held its election OF officers las
Monday as follows:
II. p, Frank Scadden
King. DR.. G. F. Larson
Scribe. Wilson Gambril
Secretary. +. II. Edyvean
Treasurer. DR.. A. j. Hockings
G. OF H.. DIR. A. l. Haight
p. s.. Emil Kronquist
II. A. c.. Murray Riddell
M. OF Ord ". William Nichols
M. OF End ". Reginald c. Bengry
NJ OF lst ", Norman Trehair
Sentinel, w. X. DAWSON
Pick The Live Ones
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Beautiful Silk
Mufflers

No wonder women buy gifts
early when they can find such
complete assortments Of bea-
utiful mufflers as these. They
are made Of fine quality heavy
silk with fringed edges and
add great deal to comfort
on cold, wintry days.
At $1.95 is a Royal blue
silk and wool Muffler with
black border, at s1.45 is a
wool mixed Muffler in grey
and white with contrasting
border. Both are unusual
values.
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17
REDUCED EXCURSION FARES
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
CHICAGO A. NORTHWESTERN RY

Reduced excursion fares will be in
effect for the holiday season based on
fare and one-half for the round trip
TO all points where the one way fare
is s25 or less Minimum excursion
fare $3.50. Usual half fare rates for
children.
Tickets on sale Dec. 20 TO "a. inclu-
sive. Final return aImit Jan. 4, 1922.
Take advantage OF this opportunity
for making a holiday trip.
Full particulars on application 20
any Ticket Agent. Chicago & North
vosfe~r Reilway
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17

Iyer Peterson Writes the Story 0
The Boys Trip For the Dia
mOnd Drill

Two weeks ago we told Of the Wis
II OF four boys from Iron county TO
the Chicago Live Stock Show. Iyer
Peterson, nephew OF Mrs. Herman
Holmes and one OF the students in
the Crystal Falls High School was
one OF the party and he writes the
following account Of the trip.
(story
on November 25th. we left for Chi
cago. We arrived in Chicago Satur-
day morning Nov. 26. The first thing
we did was to bring our things to the
Y. NJ. C. A. hotel where we stayed
all the time we were there. Then we
left for the stock show and looked
over different classes OF horses, cattle
sheep and hogs. That evening we
attended the movies or picture show.
On Nov. q, Sunday. we attended
church. Then we visited the Lincoln
Park and the Art Institute That even
ing we were guests OF honor OF Chi
cago. After that we had club services
at Orchestra Hall. Next morning Nov.
2S, we visited the Stock Show watch
ing expert judges. In the afternoon We
looked over carload lots OF exhibits
OF livestock. Then we went through
The Garfield Park Conservatory and
chrysanthumum show there, riding out
through Oak Park before coming
back. That evening the clubs got to-
gether and had club songs and yells
at the Y. M. c. A. hotel. On Nov. 20,
We visited the hog killing part OF the
Morris Packing Plant and watched the
killing, cutting up and curing OF meat
At noon we were entertained by the
Morris and Company where we receiy-
ed soyenirs. That afternoon we visit
ed the cattle and sheep buildings OF
the Morris Company. There we
watched the killing, cutting up and
curing OF meats of cattle and sheep.
That evening we were entertained by
the Wilson Packing Company and we
received sovenirs from them too On
Wednesday, Nov. 30, the first thing We
did was TO go through the Montgomery
Ward and Company building. Then we
visited the Chicago board OF trade and
saw a grain exchange In operation. AT
noon we we're entertained by the board
OF Trade at the Central Y. M. c.
In the afternoon we went through the
Marshall Field store When evening
arrived we attended Lighting" at the
Blackstone Theatre and then saw the
loop district at night. On Dec. /, In
the morning we went on a trip
through the Mccormick Plant, 9
branch OF international Harvester
Company. where we saw different
smelters and machinery in operation.
AT noon we were entertained by Mr.
Mccormick where we received SOW
enirs OF the Mccormick Plant. In
the afternoon we went through the
Dickinson Seed Company where they
gave us samples Of Alfalfa seed which
we are to grow next spring. From
there we went TO the Field Museum
and then left for the " nj. G. a. hotel
After we had eaten our last supper
there we said goodbye to Chicago and
left for home and we arrived here the
next morning safe, sound and weary
Friday Dec. 2.
In all there were about seven hun
dred boys and girls present.
The boys that left from Iron county
were Herman Peterson. Walter stoock,
Elryn Christensen and myself. Mr..
Mandy was our leader.
Iver Peterson
Pick The Live Ones
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17

The spirit master
when heart stirred with the warmth devotion
true bond of friendship manifested giving
Christmas is right before 1t bekons early
There time
satisfies will
Once again gift
obvious for comfort certainty those
follow this suggestion
our fully bounteous Yuletde is repete
with the finest things be had for holiday giving Our Christmas
S the command of all shoppers
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

FOR SALE;- Hardwood for sale In.
quire III So. 5th st. or phone 179.
(4g
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17
KING CYRUS COUNCIL II. & S. NJ.

Pick The Live One.
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Writing Paper as a Gift

Good quality writing with linen surface sufficiently
rough to take the ink from is delightful Christmas
At sO0 Eatons Highland Linen styles in white scotch
harebel violet chamos highest
grade "a gilt edge envelopes
containing "a "a envelopes good quail
y fabric finished paper styles.
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17

FOR SALE:- so Acres farm land fully
equipped with Registered Holstein
stock, horses, fine buildings. Close to
Railroad. Good roads. Excellent opor-
tunity. Can be bought on easy terms
Apply to Mrs. John Fisher, Crystal
Falls. Michigan.
(49-5D
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17
Read The Ads
THE AMASA TEACHERS PARTY

At 1880 o'clock a host of people
stood enxiously awaiting the sound
of sleigh bells and the approach Of
prancing horses. A little later the
sleighs were completely packed and
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17

rushing over the country on a wonder
ful moonlight night went the merry
people filed with the spirit OF win
ter sport. These were the home teach
ers OF Amasa initiating >the out-of-
town teachers into the good times OF
the place. Above the ringing OF the
sleigh bells could be heard musical
voices horns and whistles, which ad-
ded 70 the fun OF the party.
After a long ride around by the
Porter mine, the crowl landed safely
in front OF the new school building, In
which a bountiful and deliciuos lunch
was served. Following the lunch.
games were played by some while
others danced.
AT late hour the party ended, all OF
theout-of-town teachers having great
ly enjoyed their initiation into ANA
sa merriment.
Read the Ads
A petition was circulated in Crys-
tai Falls township asking that the
question OF building a new Town Hall
be submitted TO the voters az the
spring election. The Grange is father
ing the move.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bjork have
moved from Houghton to Michigamme.
CSlarence is working at the I'm
perial mine.
The Little 500 Club met with Mrs.
w. ]. Bosanko last Thursday, Mrs.
Conlin won first prize.
Mrs. +. II. Abbott entertained
number Of her lady friends at her
nome last Wednesday afternoon
Pick The Live Ones
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE:- Hardwood for sale In
quire III So. 5th st. or phone 17s.
(49)
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17

TO RENT:- Large. furnished room
Inquire, Mrs. Roger Jackson, 9Th st.
(4S-49)
The diamond drill., 1921-12-17

WANTED: Someone to do cooking
and housework for family of two. In
quire at the residence OF Otto Geske.