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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
Originality in Farming.

There are two ways in which a farmer ma,
manage his business He may observe def
mite rules without regard to varying circum
stances, or he may be guided by his own judg
lnent and regulate his own operations accord
ing to conditions. There is tendency among
a large class Of farmers to be guided by max
ms which they have received from their faith
crs. They plant their corn and wheat as near
" as possible on stated days or at stated times
OF the moon. They hoe and cultivate then
corn a given number Of times without much
regard to the condition of the soil; and in all
the routine of farm work they keep as nearly
as possible in the old track, believing that to
be the only safe one
When we consider the variety OF clrcuhi,
stances under which the same crops are raised
in different localities, it is evident that No
rules can be given for their management tha'
it will be best to follow in all cases There arc
fields Of corn that will thrive and produce wei
with very little culture, while others VIII o'
nearly ruined by quack grass ana thlstles
without very thorough cultivation. Some
times the weeds are of such Kind that ;
smoothing harrow is the best implement thai
can be used for destroying them, while at 9th
rrs the time.honored corn blow is the only in
strument that will prove effectual. Unless
the farmer uses Judgment in the management
of his corn he will not always get 1t at the
least cost per bushel.
The same may be said Of every department
of farm labor. The old rules may be safe, bu
there is sometimes a better way, and the FAR
mcr who can look beyond, and see when MS
practice-andit may be varied with profit
has an advantage over others lherc Is Us
much opportunity for making good bargains
in raising our crops, by taking advantage OF
circumstances as there is in selling them by
taking advantage of the markets. III IS olten
noticed that the farmers who do the most marc
work do not always succeed the best.
This is because they do too little thinking
The question should always be, How can l
amply nv labor so that it will be the most ef
tectua?S Many farmers accomplish more
with their heads than with their hands
There is an opportunity for originality moi
only in the management of the crops but as
well as in all the appurtenances OF the farm
Most Of our barns were built before the lnvcn
ton of the horse.pitching apparatus, conse
uuently they are rarely fitted to its use. Mucl
labor is expended in hosting hay over wrong
w placed beams, and especially in moving Tho
apparatus from one building to another, tina
might be saved if barns were planned witt
reference to convenience in storing hay, Whe1
properly arranged, two large barns may be NIL
I'd with the same apparatus, that 1t VIII require
but five minutes to shift from one building t
the other. The farmer who has barns to built
nav use some thinking with profit in plannln!
with reference to convenience in hlling. Otli
cr opportunities for improvement Will douDl
less suggest themselves to the thoughtful fan
mcrs-Utitg0 (Cal.) Rardl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

CIRCUMVENTING THE CANkER WORN.-f or
a few days Spast gentleman had watched
with veXatious regret the devastation OF his
fine fruit trees and was about TO apply the axe
as a remedy, when, noticing how easily the
worms are beaten or shaken off the tree, he cN-
perimcnted to prevent their return. lie found
mat fine dry ashes, lime or plaster, heaped
around the trunk of the tree would surely pre-
vent their ascent; and, being voracious eaters,
they soon perish on the ground, or may be
readily gathered up and destroyed, as they col
ect in mutitudcs, attempt to climb ur the
lime, and fall back without reaching the firm
bark of the tree The plan has been satisfac-
torily tested, and the lime heaps about the
trees in nearly every garden show the deter
minaton TO preserve valuable fruit by thus ar
resting the bighting scourge. \ steep slope
around the trees may be made with dirt; then
cover with fine ashes or lime, and scatter up
a little on the bark, and the worms are effectu-
ally stopped. They cannot climb up loose,
drv. fioury substance-PrdcticdL Fdfwe".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

Archbishop Cullen was making his pcriodi
cal tour of inspection in the Dublin Sunday
schools. Kate Molony," said he to an intelli
rent-looking girl, explain the meaning OF The
sacrament of holy matrimony.n A pause. Al
last Kate replied, " Please yer honor, It's the
state of existence before entering purgatory
60 TO the bottom of the class you ignorant
Girl - cried out the local clergyman, very much
ashamed of his pupil. But the Archbishop
stopped him. Not so fast. Father Patrick
moi so fast The lass may be right after all
VIVA; do YOU Or know about it.''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

VERNIN on YoUNG CHICKENs.-Puta hand
lul of powdered sulphur in the nest of the sit.
ing hen, scattering it all over the straw and
eggs. Also dust il among the feathers of ev.
cry portion of the hens body-night Is the
best time to do it-and sou will find that the
parasites cannot live. Then, the nest being
free, the young chicks will not be attacked
.igg -.H aud Record
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
FARM AND GARDEN.
COrrespOndence.

We shall be glad to receive, for publication
in this department short and pointed commu
nications from farmers, gardeners, stock-rais.
ers and others, on any topic Of general inter
est to agriculturists. The name and postotfice
address should accompany each letter, not
necessarily for publication, but as guaranty
of good faith 1t is our purpose TO open this
column to free exchange OF experience and
opinions between its readers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

To GET RID OF BEDRuGs.-Wash the room
and the furniture they frequent with salt water
filling the cracks with salt, and you may look
in vain for them. Salt seems inimical to bed.
bugs, and they will not trail through it.
think it preferable to all oinments, and the
buyer requires no certificate as to its genuine
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
CLEAN PEOPLE

Hcu--keepers Builders Painters, remember tina; keep
large stock OF Leads Paints. Oils. Varniehes Pain,
Brushes aud All kinds of material for painting. will
be undersold. T. Y GisiNsGS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

SCRAP Book P,cTuREs, new styles. al osman &
Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
GOOD BOOKS FOR ALL.

For sale by OsMAN HAPEMAN, IS La Sale St. Ottawa
HIS Any Of these Books will be forwarded by NAIL post
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
THE Horse.

One white leg try him;
Two white legs buy him;
Three white legs, look well about him.
Four white legs, do without him;
Four white legs and awhile nose,
Take off his hide and give him to the Gro
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

One square ono insertion S1.OO. For
onch subsequent insertion 500. Obitua-
rios and Tributes Of Respect charged for
advertisements Liberal discount made
or contract advertisements.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28
lcrms OF Subscription, payable invari; ,

Ill., icrms OF Subscription, payable invari, .
the real and personal - $500
tn, the corporate limits of the sald =. 81. &C..
mmnSD"ro; three dollars to he puid by
every male Inhabitants Of said town hc-
f""ch the ages of eighteen an fnrtv-fvo
years. IN Hen Of working upon The s,rr,is
OF OF sand town; and three per cent. unon
inc amount of all sales at auction.
under this Ordinance shall he raid in
tho following kinds of funds and no
other: Gold and silver coil, United
w Ntn'cs currency and National Bank
: 8. All taxes assessed herein shall bc dna
tHnd payable between tho first dav ot
4 { o'ober, a 1873: and the thirtieth day of
;tm"mner' 1913 inclusive; and all taxes
'ot December, 1873, shall be collected
d1stross or otherw'"n as Nv, y.
y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28

The above speaks for ITSELF but we would
add That this Is tho pure juice Of the grape,
neither a,wsgsra, Hqno,ra nor 7vate,rd; that it
has been ripcned and mcllowcd by age, and
for medicinal or sacramcntal purposes it is
unsurpassed 1t can be obtained from most
Of the leading Druggists throughout the
United States, and at wholesale from the
undersigned, who will forward descriptive
pamphlet, free Of charge, on application.
Respectfully, etc.,
Fl. K. & F. B. THURBER & co.
West B,ozaaOuy. Rcaac and HUDSON Streets
NEw-YoRk.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28
BOOTS AND SHOES,

NJ OW arrivinga a largo md we'll selected
~ stock of Boots and Shoes, direct
from tho Manufacturers, which can
warrant, and Will not be undersold.
give CIV. moa call before you make your pur,
: sept II r.. J. MCCARTNEY.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28

HIX'S, Portraits, Photographs, Store
IL oscopes, &c. All old pictures
copied. Art Gallery Building, 1911 Main
street. Columbia, 5. 9. Visitors are
cordially invited to call and examine
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28

TlAfLES ELIAS, formerly of Camden,
~ has moved to Columbia, AMI opened
q largo stock, of Dry Goods and Notions,
Boots, Shoes, Trunks and Enliscs. Salts
faction guaranteed.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28
PIANOS FROM OLD AIAKspS

',t''t rom nbovc list and vow Will hNvr p Piano
T"oq ', - lor ll:ciimc OF hard use. yrur economy
lhn b%| are always the cheapest as Wei as
most siL; iSfartury. w. >'' 60
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28
JOB WORK.
Columbia Business Cards.

TT HEADQUARTERS for cheapest Gro
ILL ccrics and Hardware in Columbia
to be found ut the old reliable house of
IOkICK IL LOWRANCE
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28
TOTAL ABSTINENCE SAVING WINE till IT
RIPENS.

There is a curious story about some native
vines which arc extensively advertised nova
DAYS. and have only recently been put upon
the market. DR.. Undcrhili the wcll-known
grape c-grower of Croton Point, died in 1877.
Some of his heirs entertained temperance
views OF such extreme kind. that they were
unwilling to allow the stock Of wines then on
hand to be sold or any more to be made.
Inc grapes have sometimes been sent to
market, and sometimes left to decay upon
the vines. 1t is only now that the other heirs
have succeeded in arranging for settlement
of the estate and the sale Of the wines on
hand. Among these is a wine Of the vintage
OF 1864, dcscr ribcd as n Sweet Union Port,'
but suggesting the Imperial Tokay more
than any other European winc ard being
wholly unlike any other wine Of American
growth. Its purify, age and mcllowncss are
amcers have ~ specia @ Sterest in "h" II a Sa, the
Oldest native wine now accessible in any con-
siderable quantity. The whole stock is in the
hands of the well-known wholesale grocery
house Of the Thurbers.--N. Y. 1i1duUe,
NoO. I2, I677.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28

y ECKIING'S GALLERY.-Opposit
III the Wheeler House. Portraits,
Photographs, Amhrotypcs and Fcrrotypps
finished in the latest style Of the art ,
Old pictures copied and enlarged to any
size. w. a. RECKLING, Proprietor.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-28

ORGANS FROM OLD MARKERS

=, "'e'>-s'->-1-sT-''>.
MASON Il lIAMLIN. 10 >top;. 500
PEhOCBET d PELTON, 8 Stops, Is.
In elegant New Style Cases. FIFTY s,,,n. from,
Sio 10 ShuD ThrSr magnificent {nSir,unCn9 .
cost little more than many Others. bmi viii
tratrd Catalogues free. ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

Turkey-Russia and England estill nego- tiating, but without any positive results as yet.
 General Todleben has been presented to the Sultan and has assumed command at San Ste fano but he has not succeeded in his efforts to arrange for the mutual withdrawal of the Russian and English forces from near Constan- tinople,
 Sadyk Pasha, the Turkish Premier, says Turkey will be neutral in the event of Russo English war.
 There has been an affray between Russians and Turks near Constantinople
 Ninety-one Armenian villages have been plundered by Koords.
 General Todleben has examined the coast of the Bosphorus,
 Great Britotn.--There are rumers of dis solution of Parliament. The Government think they would gain largely by a general election.
 On the other hand anti-war meetings are be- ing held, and Mir. Fawcett announces that he will move resolution in the British Parlia- ment against the transfer of East Indian troops to Malta.
 It is said that three steamers have left Revel, to asrist in destroying British commerce, in the event of ao Anglo Russian war. '. The Government has ordered large quanti ty of lint for war purposes. There is much distress in Blackburn owing to the strike. The Paris Exhibition was formally opened Wednesday, by President MacMahon, in pres ence of brilliant assembage; Paris was illu umined at night. RussiG.-The Grand Duke Nicholas was enthusiastically received at St. Petersburg
 General Ignatief is to be Minister with out portfolio. Prince Labanoff has been appointed Rus sian Ambassador to Turkey. Russia has proposed new military conven- tion with Roumania, but she has not accepted l it.
 Italy-The Italian Premier denies that his Government is meditating in the Anglo Rus sian dispute. l Count Corti, the Italian Foreign Minister considers that there are fair prospectsof peace A Republican Congress has been in session in Italy
 Canada. In the province of Quebec twenty eight Liberals and twenty-three Conservative have been elected, making Liberal net gail of six
 IndSa.-The Begun of Bhopaul offers tt place her army at England's service.
 BumaGh.-Mr. Cooper, a British politica agent, has been assassinated |. Nerico. o.-There IS a revolt in Northern Mex
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09
WASHINGTON, May 9th, 167

"What an early Spring." is the universal exclamation; but spring is merging into sum- mer more rapidly than we ever remember to have occurred before. ''One swallow does make summer" the old maxim reads, but the air was filled with their twitterings on the 2d, of May, and whipporwills were ''plain- ing" in the woods two nights ago. Most fruit trees are laden with blossoms, and but few croakers are anticipating danger from frosts.
 While farmers are preparing to compete with each other on stock and produce, their wives and other ladies are getting their plants and flowers into fourishing condition As the lily is the king of flowers, much attention is paid to the Ethiopian lily, or Calla. So far as heard from, Mrs s. H. Calhoun has had the greatest bloom from one pot of .them-ten full blown flowers and nine buds being seen at one time upon it. Our informer was asked if unusual treatment had brought such result She replied that liquid manure from the barn yard had been freely furnished that was all. Who can report better Calla? J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09
West Cornwall.

On Friday evening, the 3d inst, George B. Graves, of Waterbury, gave lecture in the chapel. The subject was Temperance" A grand work is being done, both in this place and in this vicinity. , .5
 On Sunday evening we listened to an ad- dress from Miss Elizabeth Greenwood of Brooklyn. After Miss Greenwoodas speech the pledge was produced, and received an addition of 5S names. 's"
 A coroners inquest was held at the office of Lawyer Warner, on Monday forenoon fol the purpose of ascertaining the facts connected with child's beingfound dead on the farm of James Cochrane. It, seems, from what" was adduced before the jury, that the child was carried to where it.was found, in mass of refuse taken from vault under the outhoase of R. P. Foster How it came in that cesspool has not been ascertained. The jury adjourned until Thursday, when they will continue in' quiries. A.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09
Wolcottville.

Mrs. s. J. Stocking arrived home, last week, from Florida, where she has been spending the winter She was accompanied by her son and his bride, who intend to spend the summer here.
 His old friends will find w. s. Lewis in his new quarters in Granite block, with in- creased accommodations, after to-day CThurs- day).
 Active operations on the water-works are commenced by D. A. Chapel, the contrac- tor. The work of building the reservoir dam has been sub-let to Mr. Saxton, of Woodbury.
 The Temperance work goes bravely on, and some missionary labor has been done. A company of active workers went to Baker vile, last week, and carried the place by storm Some 75signatures were. obtained and $ temperance organization was effected. This week they go to Torringford, and the conser tive cider drinkers ofthat breezy region may as well-like Crocketts coon-"Come down | first as last.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09
Warren.

Our Temperance society held it's first meet ing, last Thursday evening, which was well attended, and very interesting. Those who had little desire that the temperance workers should be invited here, or faith that much good would be accomplished, ,are now the most zeal ous in the cause. It is evident that the work is to go on, and it is encouraging that so many tongues have been unloosed to speak in it's behalf The last thing decked in blue have heard of is a good mans cider barrel. A day or two after hesigned the pledge, he dis covered a blue ribbon tied to the faucet. We hope to hear that more are treated in the same way, so that even cider drinking may become a thing of the past
 Services were held as usual, last Sabbath but were thinly attended in consequence of the storm. Communion was postponed till next Sabbath.
 The season is very forward fruit trees in blossom grass very green 'and luxuriant Farmers are busy news, scarce. | Yes, MT. Editor, our young people are s part of our good people. X.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09
DOMESTIC.

Lerdo is melting raids on the border.
 K. Remington & Sons are embarrassed with liabilities of $1 900, 000
 Thomas E, Ladd, prominent merchant of Laconia, N. H., has been guilty of forgery and incendiarisnl.
 OConnor, the convict legislator of Ohio, will be expelled from the House. Various transoceanic steamship companies are in Washington opposing the bill making Jersey City port of entry. Republicans in Washington are subscribing 1 to the campaign fund | Minister Seward has been summoned home to Washington 1 Ex-Governor Dennison has resigned as Con- missioner of the District of Columbia.
 By an explosion in mill at St. Paul, Minn., the building and seven others were burned. The president has approved the Thurman I Pacific Railroad funding bill
 Commodore R. H. Wyman has been nomina- ted to be Rear-Admiral. By the explosion of the tow-boat Warner, | in the Mississippi river, three lives are known l to have been lost l A train was run over the Gilbert Elevated | Railway to Central Park, on Tuesday of last week.
 The public debt was reduced $3, ,015, ,S65 in l April.
 John Morrissey died at Saratoga, last week. The Secretary of the Treasury has called for 5000, 900 of five-twenties for redemption. Ex-Governor Packard has been nominated to the Consulate at Liverpool and Consul Fairchild promoted to the Consulate General l at Paris. Secretary Sherman has called in $5, 900. 900 more 5-2Os in response to a subscription to the 4 per cents.
 The ship John Clark, of Boston, was wreck ed, Sunday, and two lives lost The observations of the transit of Mercury in different parts Of the country werequite suc- cessfHl s1f Tie New York Coaching Club drove to and from Philadelphia on time, last week, without accident. 9sg
 The Syndicate has called for $5, ,O00, 900 more Al per cent bonds. ! The Episcopal Union Theological Seminary
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09
New Preston

Eighty seven dogs are registered in this 1 town.
 -Wm. Hamlin has had his ferocious dog registered with two ounces of lead backed by one ounce of powder. Cest-fve cents.
 Members of the T. U. held meeting at Woodville, Thursday night of last week. Also there was temperance meeting at the church ! in this village, Wednesday night, which, as a constitution was formed, consisted principally of parliamentary proceedings. Friday, a a"wild goose chase" of hegenuine article took place in this village. A wild goose aligbted in the reservoir (don't liketO say dam) which supplies water to the New Preston Mills Hen and Fred and Lew gave chase, and the frightened bird ran under the mill and then they had him. He showed good deal of fight, but was finally secured. Now, with one wing clipped, he is held prisoner and is the object of much curiosity. There is much speculation as to why he should stop in this ut-of-the-way-place. The theory most credit ed is that his wings were not quite what they should be.
 Little Charlie Pratt passed through death to life, last Friday, after few weeks illness with scarlet fever. He was nine years of age, and as bright and active boy as was often seen The bereaved parents have the sympa- thy of the entire community.
 Aunt Betsey Averills birth day party was celebrated by the usual gathering of her friends, last Saturday. She is ninety -one years of age with memory and mind as bright and clear as anYbOdys D. ID.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09
Plymouth Sketches, No. 274.

Mir. Reuben H. Smith, for a number of years connected with the Waterbury Ameri- can, closed his labors with that journal, the 1st of May, and is for while at least engaged on the Springfield Republican. His family still remain here.
 On the Both of April the Rev. E. B. Hib- bard returned from his Bermuda trip, and has resumed his labors in the 1st Congregational parish.
 Last month Geo. Cole Esq. was the. pre- siding officer in our Reading Circle. The present month Mir. Enos Blakesley occupies that honorable position.
 Apr. 1878. PLYMoTHEAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-05-09

AT a court of Probate holden at Sharon within and A for the district of sharon on the 16th day of April A. D. 1878 Present
 J.WAEE HUGHES, Esq. Judge, On motion of Nathan Hart, the Executor of the last will and testament of Titus Leavit Hart late of Shar- on within said district deceased.
 irfis Court. doth decree that six months from the 20h day of April 1873 be allowed and limited for the creditors of estate to exhibit their claims against he same to the Executor and directs that public mo- flee be given of this order by advertising in news naner published in Litcheld county, and by posting CODY thereof the public sign post In the town o1 where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from record,
 Aaw J. WADE HUGHES, Judge.