The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-09-13
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1879
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Union Bridge Agricultural Club.

The Club met az solomon shepherds, mo. 4, 1873.
Membsfs,-s shepherd and family, J. Rakestraw,
wite, q. =, helnes and family, Dr. v o Mannakee,
wife and son. J.. /. Cox aud sister David Rineha II
Jamie Rodgers aud Miss Matte Hughes OF Phiia
Mss Moore, Miss fovie and Mis- (rifnth OF Noun,
iein View ). d. Ensel G, J. Hibbcr!. and George
These Iponthly social gathering, although not ac.
complaining anything very surprising ia agriculture
al research are nevertheless quietly and gradually
working beneficial results In strengthening the bond
OF fellowship aud good feeling between the mem.
pare views and exchange friendly greeting.
ON passing mp the yard between beds OF beautiful
noyers houeed new eonseryatoy At the east
end OF the house, which was lined with trailing
vines OF Sntlnx. Jeesamlne and yarlegated Myrtle
whilst Begonias, Geraninms, Japonieas and the
sweet scented Tuberose adorned its shelves
The appearance OF the farm Indicated continued
progress ~ Improvement during the past year The
late ra w, have given new lie % the departing sum
slubble fields are covered with heavy growth Of
billerweed, and the corn caring up nicely.
sharp talk about the heavy and unequal taxation
Imposed upon this part OF Carroll county, n card
society was read. This card informs that the lOth
Annual Pair Of the Society will open on the 3Dth
lust, and continue four days, II also expresses the
nope thht We viii give II geaeroas support aud do
what We can 20 influence Others TO do likewise, As
Ilub, no action was taken upon this appeal but
individuals recommended that the members should
contribute what they could.
s. Wood was appointed foreman. when we pro-
long by y feet wide, supplied by wafer from the
spring. The supply pipe has short pipe attached
water is admitted by raising this short arm above
the top Of the water outside. no water enter The
pond through these pipes. Thus the supply may be-
controlled By raising Of lowering this short arm Of
the pipe,
Following up the track of wash" eight feet
wide made by recent rain, but which Il was prom
sed should be filled before seeding, came 10 the
couiicld, where the members were asked 10 point
out where fertilizers had been used and where il
hal not been AttpF @parglinu far ~ time thpy
gdtc dap, not being able 10 discover any difference
between corn on ground that had not been iertilized
ana that which had received 30 lbs. Of soluble bone
pcr nerc, drilled IN before planting
on peach trees planted In 1868 some excellent fruit
n till to be found.
The question was asked whether Btterweed or
Ragweed should be cut and hauled OH the stubble
heds-and II So whenf The time tor cutting was
thought IN DC about al hand-but that much benefit
would accrue TO the ground or growing crop was
doubted by r Jones who had noticed on several oc.
oasons thai the grass was Just good the follow ing
season where the weeds had been len standing. as
where they had been taken on. The cows arc In
goa e91nditon. arc ied green corn, grown ~
over 10 cut up the balance Of this crop into very
small shocks TO prevent u from spelling.
Returning 10 the house found an excellent supper
prepAred-among The dishes lee cream and peaches
were prominent
Amer supper The minutes Of last meeting were rcad
as corrected. None of the members OF Committee A
bcing present member, who had been appointed
to read at this meeting, was called upon for con
in much eonHdcnee that he would dnd lady TO
take his phee WIN would declAim upon the ~ beet
OF 'Rat' Which substitution the Club decided N
accept
Alter waiting patiently for sometime the member
reappcarcd rather crest lallcn being unable TO ind
any one u tell Us about Rats and acknowledging
that MS popularity amongst the ladies was not
greatns hehad anticipated
Committee D. Capt Rlnehart aud wife and j.
Rakestnw and wlfej was directed To report at next
meeting Then adjourned 10 meet at james L. Coxs
the 18th instant In the Afternoon
P woop Secretary.