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THE ST. TMMAN ASIT FAInMR On Sale Every Saturday at is the subscription priee RUi'SI' i AT2i,' DRUG of The Farmer. You'll STO)RE, ('ov-ngiol. get more than the worth IDEA , I' .IiMAR 1(C1, &disoflon- of your money by being a IDvflle. I.H'iv ('e ir CopySt. subscriber. Help boost the perish. D. HI. MASON, Editor COVINGTON, LA., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1919. VOL.,45 No. 49 W. L. Houlton's Prize Stock and Scene at the St. Tammay Parish Fair at Covington, La, I~~~ '4'-I i.-- - a. . . -_ _ ,' k . .. " . ý; . ..ý-" X- ..... i ,w: , : . ,. .,.·:'; ." '. . : -- . i, . ,, , 4 I' i TI A fA; 4 44 i.,. ? ,. .. ,. .... "i.} r Houlton's Prize Holstein Bull. Scene at Parish Fair Grounds Showing Crowded Entrance to Pa.vilion Houlton's Ten-Gallon Holstein Coy ST. TAMMANY. PARISH FAIR WINS HIGH. PRAISE Fine Stock and Poultry Show and Other Good Attractions. HOULTON HOLSTEINS WIN MORE FIRSTS Demonstration of Tractor In Field Work by Local Dealers. The St Tammany Parish Fair was opened Thlurday, 16th instant, with address by President J. H. Warner, Mayor it. W l. adon, Senator Staf ford, Hon. L. C. Moise and Judge Pren:is s . Carter. Among the many slJcahlrs (luring the week Hon. Don Caff l y, C'ol. Stubbs and Hou. Anios L. l'older, all of whom made excellent talks, but probably the most inttl usting was the joint dis cussion by (ol. Stubbs and Mr. Pon der. A ita uo r of people came over from Neyu Orleans with Col. Stubbs, and diuri..g his speech joined wi'h the Stul;bs supporters of St. Tam many i apptilaudling his remarks, which were largely devoted to the agricultural interests of the state and Par kr's blund of democracy. When .ir. l'onder replied to him W.ere wa::s a, o)t:1uous round of ap plause. 'i'l,c people were with him from sta'rt to finish, and when he drew the lines of distinction betwesr. Parker aiti stubis, showing that of all who .a aspired to the governor ship of Louisiana Col. Stubbs was the only oinr who had not distinguihs ed 'himsel' ei!her in military or civil life, and then drew the picture of Mr. Parkc;e and his accomplishments, the auditnce went wild. The im mense c:.e wd was strongly for Parker beyonl a doubt, and Mr. Ponder's speech was greatly enjoyed. There was some talk that the Fair Association had leaned to Parker in groviding speakers. President War ter stated in this connection that for every Parker speaker a Stubbs speak er had bet : invited. If they did not attend the speaking, it was not the fault of the Fair Association. He could not nm:ke them come. Amon; the s;de attractions of the fair, the aeroplane flights probt'lty awakened the most interest. Marlin (. Mort, the overseas military avia tor wh., adt the flight., wou:d out take any on,, up with him be"us' the flight \a.s dangerous, there not leing safe ground on which to make landins or from which flights coth"i be made. ie landed at Ramsayv in a rice field and made flights fiom the'e. hovering over and about the fair gr ounds and doing stunts. As a 1"-.ti cal business propo ltr,n the fair r.c:cetded any we havi ever had and rc.:utted in greater firancial returns. E:xhibits by dealers Irean'l ed autrnr tile,s. trucks, tractors and gang plow::, a farm lighting plant, "The Pil'out Alamo," brooms. .irv from the Covington Toy Fac.,"ry, Miackle Pine Products, The National Corn Pro(,ucts Co., Victrola, Colun. hia and Edison Phonographs. Tai Sheridan Motor Car Co., of Franklin ton; the F (. C. Auto Shop, Richard & Riggs, (Cvington Garage, Burns Furniture (,., Frank Patecek. were exhibitors An important demnonstratiou of the Cleveland Tractor and the Fordso. Tractor in actual field work was giv en by Mr. Ralph Ferguson of the Covington (Garage and Mr. 'ranucis " itzSimons of the F. G. C. Auto Shop showing the immense amount of work that can be accomplished With these machines. Exhibits of staple crops, stock and poultry were unusually fine,. he cele brated Houlton. stock attracting a great deaf of attention. There was also other fine stock belong!ng to local farmers. Pet and domestic animals and other various displays, school and club work and various other exhibits were excellent a. well as numerous exhibits of canned goods, .preserves, etc. The school parade contained 1647 children, the largest of any peviou; parade. There were athletics, baseball, races, amusements, side-shows, mer ry-go-round and various concessions that kept visitors busy, while the celebrated Donaldsonville Colored Band delighted both dancers and sightseers with their excellent music. The women did fine work at res taurants, eating stands and head quarters. Their services'were given free and no society or organization received any money from the returns. It all went to the Fair fund. Following is a list of the awards. Horticultural Department. Boston Ferns-Mrs. H. A. Mackie, first and second. Baby Breath Miss Stockton, first; Begonia-Mr:. T. E. Brewster, first and second. Asparagus, Miss H. Vorhie, first; Mrs. R. Schultz, second; Maiden Hair Mrs. T. A. Vaughan, first; Hanging Basket, Benedictine Sisters first, Mrs. E. S. Wharton, second; Ostr;,!h Plume. Miss Stockton, first; Mrs. S. Anderson, second; Best Display made by Benedictine Sisters. Textile Department. Mrs Edward Pfeffer, table cover. second; hoiton lace, third; Miss Syl via Ragan, patch quilt, second; 'Mrs. Lopez, tapestry, third; Mrs. S. G. Peterson, embroidered baby dress, second, table cloth first, cut work centerpiece first; embroidered cen terpiece first, best display first; Mrs. H. H. Smith, prettiest handkerchief first, embroidered centerpiece ffia, first, silk embroidery first, wool cro chet sack second, display first; Mrs. Julian Smith, plain crochet second, silk embroidery second, cut work centerpiece second, colored embroid ery second, embroidered sofa pillow second, display second; Miss Vir ginia Smith, embroidery first, cros3 stitch third; display first; Mrs. M. L. Lawrence, embroidered pillow first, filet crochet first, Irish crochet first; Miss Mildred Davis, embroid ered table cover second, cross stitch second, display second; Mrs. Jess.e Norman, Irish crochet, second; Mrs. H. D. Bullock, silk patchwork quilt, first; Francis Paine, two towels, set end; Sophie Henby, crochet, third; Mrs. H. D. Snow, knit bed spretd, first and second; Mrs. M. A. Evans, six handkerchiefs, first;- display, sec ond; T. N. Pettigrew, embroidered centerpiece, second,; Mrs. E. E. Good bee, plain crochet yoke, first; Miss Clara Herbez, wool crochet, first; Mrs. John Smith, bedspread, second; Miss Ethel Anderson, hardanger, first; Mrs. Kate Sorenson, center piece, first; pillow slip, second; Mrs. Theo. Dendinger, Venetian lace, first; Miss Ruth Cooper, corset cov er, second; \Miss Esther Cooper, pil low case, first; Mrs. E. Perkins, apron, second; Miss Ethel Bohning, first; Mrs. R. Galatas, table cover, third; Mrs. G. A. Pennington, patch work quilt, (old lady), second; M;ss M. Perkins, display antiques, first; embroidered center piece, third; Mrs. N. D. Ray, filet set, second; Mrs. L. Molloy, tatting, first; Mrs. D. I. Ad dison, Sr., knit sweater, third; Miss Marjorie Martin, tatting, third; Miss Grace Blossman, baby dress, first; Mrs. J. 'C. Ragan, tatting, second, Mrs. W. D. CWeer, pillow whale back, second; MAe Alma Heintz, pil low top chicks, first; Mrs. Braabetz, cross stitch, first; Mrs. J. E. Nilson, bardanger work, third. Agricultural Department. 10 ears White Dent corn, J. . Thomas, first prize. 10 ears White .Prolific, W. R. Gal loway, first prize; Mrs. Sim King, second prize.,. . 10 ears YelI* Dent, J. J. Schech, first10 ears and Yellow Dent, mixed corn, Win. Bruhl, first prize; Alex Bush ,sd~.l; Kinzie Williams, third. (celt4l oa page 4) DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS THIS, LAST WEEK District Court was in session last and part of this week, Judge Carter on the bench and Distict Attorney Brock prosecuting. Fololw-ing cas.s were disposed of: State vs. Walter Cade. Tried by jury for murder. Verdict of guilty without capital punishment. Sent enced to penitentiary for life. State vs. M. Dabliz. Tried by jury for having stolen goods is possession. Verdict of guilty. Sentenced to not less than one year nor more than eighteen months in penitentiary at hard labor. Sentence suspended up en petition of citizens, provided ac cused leaves this parish w.thin thirty (lays. State vs. Jos. Pierre. Verdict ,; guilty of trespass. Fined $25 and costs and in default 3U days in jail. Fine suspended pending good be havior, and upon payment of costs. Ephriam Rodgers vs. Kizzie Jenk ins. Judgment by default. John H. Wood vs. Newton Pierce Case dismissed at plaintiff's costs. Elijah Rayburn vs. Ellen Breelan Suit dismissed at plaintiff's costs. State vs. Fred Riley. Plead guil ty to manslaughter. Sentenced to penitentiary for not less than fifteer. ,ears nor more than twenty years and a fine of $1.00. State vs. Alfred Hall, alias Alfred Lewis. Plead guilty of larceny and was sentenced to jail for 60 days and to pay costs. In default of payment to thirty days additional. State vs. Tony Brown. Guilt of assault and battery. Sentenced to parish jail for thirty days. State vs. Cleofus Cook. Pleadi guilty to breaking and entering. Sentenced to penitentiary for not less than ten nor more than fourteen years. Harry C. Mitchell vs. Parish of St. Tammany Case tried and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $100. E. E. LeBlanc vs. Harry Pigue;. Dismissed at plaintiff's costs. Covington Bank & Trust Co. vs. E. J. Frederick and M. P. Planche. Judgment by default. Steve McCoy vs. Lottie Phillips McCoy. Judgment by default. Thos. M. Sharp vs. Mamie Sharp. Judgment by default. Mrs. F. B. Schneider vs. William Schneider. Judgment by default. Elenora L. Revere vs. Andrew Re vere. Judgment by default. State vs. Ambrose F. Morel. Ver dict of guilty of non support of wife. Case appealed to Supreme Court. James Dukes vs. Evelyn Duke's. Judgment by default. -a-~---- The party who found a skirt an:l shirtwaist, wrapped in, newspaper, ,vill please return same to Mrs. J. C. Burns, Covington, and receive a re ward. LO)CAL NO. 92 TELEPHON l: EM PIAOYEES. A meeting of Local No. 92, 13ell Telephone Employees, was held at the Southern Hotel, Thursday even ing: The organization is corpcsed of employees in Covington, Ba.gauas, Franklinton, Mandeville, Madison ville, Slidell and Picayune. The ob ject of the organization is co-opera tion with the officials of the com pany in establishing better working conditions -and a clearer unedrstand ing of associated interests. Following officers were elected: J. H. Parnell, Bogalusa, chairman; Henrietta C. Kauffman, Covington, secretary. The members are: Bogalusa, 1. H. Parnell, Oba Boyd, Elizabeth Par nell, Lelia Averitt, Coralie Beck, Ce cile LeBlanc, Elizabeth Sheppard. Minnie Baker, Gladys Trige, S'usie sell. Franklinton, Willie McDau FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. For the information of the general public, the Good Roads Commission gives the following statements wit a reference to the Lost of surveys, ~the maintenance on the individual roads, bridges and culverts; also the scale of wages now in effect. The Commission has made sur veyq on approximately 60 miles of road, which has cost approximately $32.00 per mile. Contract has been made with Mr. S. R. Daniels for sur veys on approximately 60 miles of road at a cost of $2.'00 per mile, in cluding all expenses incidental there to. It is believed by the Commis sion that this is a very unusual price in view of the fact that a contract has recently been let in another par ish for the same kind of work whic'h pays $35.00 per mile a nd furnishes the engineer with an-automobile and one man, which virtually figures out at the rate of $45.00 per mile. According to that, on our 60 miles of contracted survey, we have savsd practically $1200.00. Tihe maintenance work done by the Commission aggregates 77 miles, costing approximately $2200, made up as follows: The Madisonville-Ponchatoula road 11.5 miles; Turnpike Road, 5 miles, $627.80. Military road, 7 miles, $24.75; Ben Williams, 5 miles, $346.50; Lee Road, 11 miles, $667.22. Covington-Talisheek Road, 14.5 miles; Talisheek-Bush Road, 8 miles, and Bush-Covington Road, 15 miles, $501.53. Bridges and culverts account main tcnance, as follows: At St. Tammany, 1 bridge and 4 culverts, $104.65; Lee Road bridges and culverts, $43.32. The work has not yet been com pleted on the Bennett bridge, for which it is impossible to render a statement at thid time. The scale of wages adopted by the Commission which has been in effect since September 1st, is 25c, 30c and 35c per hour, according to experi ence and efficiency, and 55c per hoar for the foreman in charge. RED CROSS ROLL CALL. Mr. W. E. Morriss, parish chair man of the Red Cross Roll Call cam paign for St. Tammany parish, an nounces the following appointments of chairmen of committees in the various wards and the allotments of same. Ward 1-Paul A. Blanchard, Mad isonville, $300.00. Ward 2-Wm. Galloway, Gallo way, $50.00. Ward 3-C. E. Schonberg, Coving ton, $500.00. Ward 4-Herman Levy, Mando ville, $250.00. Ward 5-L. W. Crawford, Bush, $50.00. Ward 6-Warren Thomas, Tall sheek, $200.00. Ward 7-W. P. Davis, Lacombe, $20.00. Ward 8-J. J. Willis, Pearl River, $50.00. Ward 9-W. J. Sebastian, Slidell, $500.00. Ward 10-Mrs. C. Burkenstock, Abita, $200.00. E. J. Domergue, treasurer, Dr. A. G. Maylie, advertising; E. G. Davis, allotments; Mrs. N. H. FitzSimons, chairman ladies' committee; D. H. Mason, publicity. iel, Beulah Minckler. Mandevillc, Juilette Hendricks, Zoe Hendricks. Slidell, H. C. Voorhies, J. E. Bufkin, Velma Beeson, Grace Lawler, Sarah Porter, Genevia Whichard. Madi sonville, Emily Daussin, Eva Quave. Picayune, D. R. Ulmer, Madie Lovell, Bertha Lovell, Irma McKenzie. Cov ington, H. A. Kohnke, Henrietta C. hauffman, Chapman C. Skinner, A. G. Mailhas, Mary E. Skinner, Eva Lacroix, Eddie M. Cooper, Theresa Langworthy, Clarice Langworthl, Mamie Lacroix, Jessie Norman, Gert rude Werner, Theresa Kauffman. MEEJING PARISH EXECUTIVECOM. CANDIDATES QUALIFIED Following is a list of candidates qualified hy the Parish Executive Committed at it meeting Thursday. Oct. 23, o/sposed and unopposed: fClerk of Court. W. E. jlossman, E. J. Frederick, J. E. Glihon. jRepresentative. J. Monrbe Simmons, L. V. Cooley. Police Juror. Ward 2i-Angus Fitzgerald, H. N. Fendlasonj W. M. Galloway. Ward 3:-Louis Pilaud, C. Marvin Poole, H. 1. Smith. Ward 5--.R. C. Cooper, S. E. Faunt liroy, W. HI. Kahl. Ward 64-Randolph Parker, Emile Singletary; Ward $-Wm. H. Davis, R. H. Krentel. Ward -H. H. Mayfield, M. P. Schneider. Ward 9--J. B. Houze, J. N. Miles. Waard 10--Emile 3urkenstock, C. W. Dutch, Jules A. Hardouin. 4ustice of Peace. Ward 33--Gilbert Molloy, Louis F Pechon, Luis A. Perreand, Ernest Quatreveaifx. t Ward --J. B. Grantham, J. D. Thomas. Constable. Ward 3--H. E. Camette, C. H. Heintz, E.' R. Morrison. Ward 5--Dan Hunt, L. W. Purvis, Emile Talpey. Ward 1J--Dominick Dazet, R. J. Lemons, i:arry Strain. Parish" Executive Committee. c Ward l--Geo. R. Dutsch, Chas. j Oulliber, tr. Ward 2 f-S. Burns, "J. D. Sharp. Ward --S. D. Anderson, A. D. C Schwartz. t Ward 43--Jas. Band, Guy A. Smith. j Ward 5--R. C. Cooper, S. R. Cow art. Ward 6.-H. Q. Parker, D. Evans. Ward i--C. H. Culbertson, James f Barringer c Ward 8±-D. F. Wats, M. W. Lauer. Ward 0-G. A. Baker, George J. Decker. Ward 40-Jack Bennett, Phillip PeaudeanE Members at Large-Victor Chat ellier, Sr.,!S. D. Bulloch, T. M. Burns, I H. A. Ve;rett, Ernest Prieto. The following candidate qualified C and have no opposition: T. E. ifrewster, sheriff. A. D. (,rawford, assessor. t H. D. 1ulloch, coroner. Theo. lendinger, Jr., police jury, ward 1; Jo. M. Smith, ward 4. Justice lof the Peace-O. J. Oulll ber, A. J. Richards, ward 1; Thomas Martin, wrd 2; W. G. Davis, Louis Manint, vard 4; A. H". Gooding, I ward 6; aF. Phillips, ward 7; John Haager, ard 8; J. W. Decker, J. T. Liddle, a rd 9; A. O. Pons, E. .i. Terrebon e, ward 10. Consta le-W. J. Wattingly, PelixE Currow, ard 1; T. N. Galloway, Preston arp, ward 2; J. N. Mille:, T. L. Sm th, ward 4; C. M. Crow, ward 6; os. Todd, ward 7. t SGEO. H. DUTSCH, Chairman. R. C. OISE, ecretary. Just 4scived--Syrup Cans. At Alenius bros. & Co.,Inc. CIRD OF THANKS. I want to thank publicly the Par ish Chairman and all who served on the varicus committees of the Wo men's Dibision at the Parish Fair, and if thtt division was a success the credit istall due to them for their untiring fforts, their wonderful en durance and the pleasant and hum orous m ner In which they worked all for tife one thing--success. MS. J. B. WORTHAM, Chatirms Women's Division Par ish Fer Association. "PATTER" BY OUR MADISONVILLE CORRESPONDENT By D. H. Vinet. Yes, I've been to New Orleans. Went over there last week, just like a regular tourist on a home-sucker's tick. I went over on the N. O. G. N. Limited. You know that's a mighty fine train, but they don't call it the Limited when it gets to New O' leans. The natives over tIere cat i;. the Sick Lucy. I am positive that the hotels and restaurants in New Orleans are run by a gang of men that are, in some way, related to those honest mea known as the James Boys. I ate in several of them and speak from ex perience. While I was there I saw a terrible thing happen in the dining room of one of the most popular re3 taurants-a waiter gave a guest his check right side up. When the fel low saw it he choked to death on his coffee. Yes, they give you a pret.y good meal for about $50. But there is one thing you can economize on over there, and that is clothes. It's so warm you don't need many. The way they dressed at one hotel I was in: in the morning they came to breakfast wearing long dresses. For dinner they dressed in short skirts. They came to supper dressed in-well, I sat up to see if they wouldn't serve a midnigat lunch. Abita is the candy spot of all Lou isiana. While I was there I found that Abita was in many respects a COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUST CO. CELEB ES. President E. J. 33iirgue, of the Commercial Bank & 'Prust Co., gave a dinner to members of the Board of Directors of the bank at Gabe's Tavern, Wednesday, 15th instant, in celebration of the first anniversary of this new and prosperous institu tion. The dinner was greatly en joyed and the felicitations were marked by expressions of confidence in the ability and integrity of the of ficers and employees and the signifi cance of the wonderful growth of the bank in one short year, it practically having doubled its business. *Mr. Domergue, Mr. Morrjss ano Mr. Rausch stressed the advantagas of the safe policy pursued and com plimented Mr. Vix of the Mandevilil Branch for his share in the prosper cus condition, and Mr. Vix respond Ed with expressions of appreciation. The very happy time enjoyed by those present indicated that this din ner would become an annual affair. MR. GLISSON COMES OUT FOR PARKER. Covington, La., Oct. 24, 1919. Editor St. Tammany Farmer: As I am a candidate for Clerk of Court for this parish, some people have suggested that I should remain reutral and not express my prefer ence for Governor. This might be a very amiable position for a man to take who has no back-bone, but I am a man with convictions and in a time like this, when the people all over the State are struggling to free themselves from the domination and shameful influence of the New Or leans ring and its ringlets through out the country, I feel that I would be less than a man if I did not let the people know where I stand. I have always opposed the ring. I an still opposed to it. And regardless of how it may effect my candidacy, I want the people to know where I stand. In the coming election I expect to vote for John M. Parker for Governor of this State and intend to help in every way I can to secure his ele: tion. Let the people rule. Yours truly, J. E. GLISSON. -0- Just received -Syrup Cans At Alexius Bros. & Co.,Inc. very remarkable place. A real es tate man told me all about it. I told him I was thinking of buying a winter home there if I could find one for sale. I found out the whole , pwn was for sale. The real estate a drove me all over the town for nothing, and he seemed to think mighty well of the place. He said, "Do you know, sir, we have the healthiest town on earth? No one ever gets sick here and we have no use for doctors." Just as he finish ed speaking I saw a doctor's sign and said, "If no one ever gets sick hero how do you account for that doctor's sign over there?" He said, "Oh, well, he's a new man. He doesn't know what he fs up against-he wont last long." After driving' a little further we met a funeral. I said, "What's this; a funeral? I thought you said that no one ever died here." The real estate man looked serious for a minute, then be -~hook his head and said, "Too bad, too bad-poor old undertaker starv ed to death." The purest of drinking water and enough Ozone for life goes with every lot sold in Abita. I have found the key to success but I haven't found the keyhole yet. When I plaay poker I win. When I play the horses I lose. That's be cause I can't shuffle the horses. THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES' DINNER. Thursday evening a dinner was given by the unopposed candidates holding office in St. Tammany'parish. (abe's Tavern will now have the marked distinction of having been the anditorium of the first oration of the greatest sheriff St. Tammany parish has ever had, whom the peo ple have honored after a service of sixteen years by retaining him in of fice unopposed. Mr. Morgan was looked to as the orator of the occasion and was fre quently urged to say something. But Mr. Morgan is nothing if not constructive, and he was busy con structing. He built ,pyramids on his plate of chicken, roast beef, maca roni and side dishes, the problem bo ing to figure out just how the plate could be constantly replenished and kept at a stated height without any r.oticeable falling off in altitude. He might have succeeded in this had freshmtnt canal and allowed it to flow in that direction. Mr. Morgan, realizing the imminent danger, openl ed the gate to his internal canal and allowed the stream to pass harm lessly inside, but he forgot to closa it in time to prevrnt the contents of his plate, from following suit. A splash was heard and the silence fol lowing was broken by his eloquent appeal for an after-the-war harmony that would dissipate all conflicts. In the meantime Mayor Badon, Judge Burns and Mr. Julius Heintz were surreptitiously endeavoring to outdo Mr. Morgan's accomplishment in food conservation--and they were some opponents, too. But the great surprise of the even ing was when the great and silent Sheriff voluntarily arose and thank ed his fiiends for the confidence they had reposed in him by retaining him in office unopposed and feelingly re viewed circumstances attending his political career. His words were we.l chosen, his sentences full of pith and meaning and his remarks generally clothed in a literary finish that would have been creditable to a celebrated after-dinner speaker. And the best of it all, everybody realized that it came f*om his heart. Mayor Badon and Hon. Fred. J. Heintz added to the pleasure of thu evening by anecdotes and recitals ithat brought to light traits of char acter and incidents in the life of old time celebrities that were very hum lorous indeed. - -