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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

crop which Is obtained by the first
application If this is sold from the
farm 1t represents, so much principal
removed If it is fed on the farm,
and thus returned To the soil, it is So
much in crest added to the principal
To draw interest in the future. To a
soil desolate Of vegetable matter
(human), lime will be of little bene.
Ut, for there is little or no inert mat
ter Tor IL ~ act upon.
10 the brother who thinks lime i,
manure because lime is found in thr
ash OF plants, | reply, correct; but
all soils contain enough for this pur-
pose, and if they did not one or two
bushels per acre would more than
supply the needs Of the crop.
would then follow my above
quoted assertion by the statement
that the exhausting effects Of lime
depend entirely upon the use made
of the gain produced by it. Com
tlnuc to apply and sell the resulting
crops from the farm, and the tim
needed To exhaust that soil is onI,
measured by its fertility when the
process comm, need On the ollrr
nand apply lime aud find the result
N the farm 10y chenply outstanding
VI the manure, and the increase ui
hat soil IS only 10 be measured hN
lie care taken in saving and apply
ing manure.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15
Purs Bred Stock.

d. E.D Ilal'iei, b. Au. hsrlrultariu
As a rule pure bred stock is not
the most profitable for farmers 10
keep. Many who have tried 10 breed
"A herd Of pure.hlood animals have
failed. The cost TO begin with is
large. The writer recently visited
herd Of Jersey cattle, somc OF III,
COWS in which had cost many hut.
ircds OF dollars, The product Ia
flesh and milk from these animals j.
not so much over that OF the gradcd
COW as TO warrant the prices paid.
The management that such clo-,-
bred stock requires is much greater
than that Of grade stock that j.,
crosses between the pure blood and
native stock. Pure blood animals
aud herds, like the one above men.
toned, are Of value as breeding cen.
tres, from which the great mass OF
common stock can be built up. At
a low estimate the value OF the grade
product can be raised SIS 70 $50 each
the first season. It NAV be that q
= farmer with large herd Of gradc-
thus produced can afford to keep two
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15
Save the Bones.


Vernon, Farmet
While purchasing bone-dust, and
fertilizers into which hone-dust large.
ly enters, do not forget 10 be sure
and util re all the bones that can I've
gathered about home. Bnne-dust
bought in the market costs about two
cents a ponnd. Coarse fragments Of
bone dissolve very slowly, and for
that reason are not SO valuable as
fine ground bone. Still, if buried
near grape vines or fruit trees, the
numherless mouths of the roots will,
in few years, eat up and appropri.
ate every particle of plant food they
contain. In setting some apple trees,
few years ago, we buried a bcshel
of bones under each tree. The thrift
of the trees and the beauty and size
of the fruit we attributed in n great
degree to the bones. A few years ago,
we buried some bones near Flemish
Beauty pear tree. The tree bore for
the frat time during the past season.
For size, color and quality of fruit
we have seen nothing equaling 1t in
this vicinity. This we attribute main.
IN to the effect of the bones, though
there may be other causes. II one
does not care to save and use the
homes In this way, they may be burn.
ed In the siove and lefC In the ashes,
which will thus be greatly increased
in value,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

Secretary Edge, oi the State Board
OF Agriculture, lately published some
views upon the use of lime to which
several Of bis correspondents have
taken exception. In the current mum.
ber of the Farmers Friend he has a
word to say in his own defense,
which we print and endorse
The Objectionable phrase is as fol-
lows: "The continued application Of
lime will, sooner or later exhaust
these elements and impoverish the
soil, thus showing an action very
similar TO that OF stimulants upon
the animal kingdom" Now, had my
article referred 10 lime ! should have
further explained this phrase, but as
it referred TO commercial fertilizers,
and the reference TO lime was very
accidental, did not enlarge on the
matter. To explain more fully allow
me to quote still further from my
article In your issue Of the 9th
slime is not manure, but Increases
the crop by enabling IL 70 appropri
ate certain elements In the soil which
are otherwise inert.
To the brother who writes me that
| am wrong and that ''the continued
application of lime will enrich any
soil,"l reply that all depends upon
the use made Of the increase In the
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15
A Dangerous Extreme.

uh1at'iH#a b. ra
There j. nu doubt that the farmers
"f the country have laid aside some
money during the past few years Of
fair prices tor the things thai farmers
nave 10 sell. This forehanded condi-
llon in some measure explains the
delay in marketing last years crop
ui corn. The farmers are able to
hold for better prices, and they are
doing so. In Nebraska they are re-
ported to he birroWing money in
order to carry their corn. ThIs is
pushing the speculative spirit 10 a
dangerous extreme.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15
How Snow Helps tho Crops.

DR. Poncheur, a French chemist,
has observed that snow always leaves
black resilium. lie examined this
and found it 10 contain PARTICLES that
had been held in suspension in the
air, and the first fall of snow brings
down the greater proportion, which
collecting around the plants, forms
an invisible but fruitful manure.
Snow being a bad conductor Of heat,
also preserves plants from cold, which
renders the manure in the soil more
powerful.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

JCsr at the time Of this writing
the weather would be found litllr
severe for pruning trees-the mcr
curry having fallen twenty-four de-.
grcss in twelve hours-hut the posi-
hllities are that by the time thi-
reaches our readers "mndcrat,
speIl' may have set in, and this will
prove an opporiune time for thi-
work. Perhaps the best time is just
before the rising sap begins to swell
the buds, hut the danger is that If
left until then it may be neglected
altogether. Any mild weather be
tween this and then may be taken
advantage Of with safety.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

IN planning for next season . work.
bear in mind that the profits come
from good crops on small areas, rath.
er than from large acreage. A thou.
sand bushels OF. corn grown on ten
acres will pay better than fifteen hun.
dred bushels upon twenty acres.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

WITHIN a lew weeks the active
work Of the fam will again begin.
and those farmers who have not sui
Gcient help within their own faniIcr
are now making arrangements Tor
their hired help. We are sure We are
giving good counsel when We advise
the hiring Of at least one good man
for the entire year, instead Of for The
eight months which include what is
usually termed "the working season. "
And If possible let BIN he a man of
family and provide him with a house.
The advantages Of this course or
many, and any we'll managed farm
can provide full employment for q
hand the year round As a rule the
best men prefer living in this way.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15
Clippings and Comments.

February is a good time 10 sow clover
seed, aud it should not he delayed later
than March. IL can Le sowed on the
top of the snow. Some seeds may not
Rrrminatn, but with thick seeding good
catches" are obtained by that method.
--Cvrred Item.
We seriously doubt the propriety
Of that advice. In our experience IL
is far better 10 delay the sowing un-
I'll the ground has settled in the
Spring, aud is in proper condition for
working, then harrow tie wheat, aud
sow immediately behind the harrow
following with the roller, If the
ground is in condition TO warrant it.
We said this last year and practiced
1t too, and can think Of nothing bet
Ter TO say upon the subject now, than
10 repeat it with emphasis.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

4 dslryman writes that he desired 10
procure new chufn. aud js advised To
IL" - rectangular box, and to rotate 1t
Flihnui any apvaratu- IH-.ie Is this
.e-i ? Would not b~aisrs within the
ok do more execution 10 the cr-Am.
"a rhuru H," tulter soOuei and more
cal .uslively p
4 ,", ,~Is II bent the trees in
.hurd Itl- rather dlf!irult tor most
q " to get over our czril impression IN
r"Esri 10 aptlalEug cream while chUrn-
~. tut experience prove, that the
uore agitation the lee the yield and
he poorer The hutler. WHAT IL w-nIed
cuaruluR -, 10 act upon all the
roam al once anu with equal force.
B"aiers never do that. Their force is
distributed Uu'qually. The advice TO
I,e - rectangular roE Vas good. That
KIND Of Chu'u is ~ good a. any. and -
,h" one mrsl in use IN the Districts
sh"re fancy hutt.T Dr. made. IL j.
heap and Durable, easy TO operate, and
.asy to clean. IT, diameter should bs
great enough 10 cause thud when the
rean dTnIt- from -Iie TO eide. 1t wall
neu op.gal" 90 all the cream alike.
ui hrnr- the butter ~ god condition
md m = short llm- and very complete.
,.-NHaaH L,al No-l JB,aat
Tie "rcclauguIar box churn" has
been in u-e on the DEMOCRATS farm
f,r several years, aud those who
utkr. and ;hu~c who Use the but or
ruurnei in it unite IN saying that they
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

IL the ice house is filled, and the
next years supply Of drewood cut.
~PlIt and piled ready for seasoning
and use, and the farm tools, wagons
and machinery are all in order rur
The coming campaign, and all th,
farm stock is comfortably hou,, d
and llbcrally fed, then the most prof
table work on the farm Tor the next
few weeks is 10 carefully read and
study the DEM"CRNT aud one or two
other good farmers papers, and thor
"ughly plan the work Gor the ap.
preaching season. And when you
have made your plans note them
down. Neat lililc memorandum books
can bc had in almost any village store
FOR five or ten cents, or il they can.
not he found sheet or two of fool.
soap paper folded two or three times
will answer every purpose. Jot down
in this what you intend TO do and
when you intend TO do il. 1t will
prove OF use TO you when the hurry
and push Of the working season comes
on.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

Every Jarner IN his annual srpert,,.ee
GSeouers something of ua'ue. write Il ami
sead Il 10 tie "1gcicathtral Editor II me
DEMOCRAT, Hett,foHte, PenH'a, ," that other
turner's may hare The benem Of a. L,t
communications be timely, and be sure that
hey are brirf and i0sH printed.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15
Thr Crntre @tmptrat.
,--r~---s..---.-..r .r-.a--.,
BELLEFoNTE, PA.
AdRIGvLTTRAL. a
NEWS, FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS.

'hE TEsT oI TEE NATIONAL vILTEEE n rus tEJIlLI
dEsCE AsD rEnsPEHiTT ~ THL TIIHIE
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15

MANUFACTURES and commerce.
science and art; the sagacity Of the
statesman. the Vision of the philos.
opher, the wit OF the poet, the fancy
OF the planter, the skill Of the phy-
sician, the inspiration and eloQuence
OF the divine ell find their main.
spring in the ''daily bread provided
10 their use by the faFmer.-C0r. of
Phila. Press.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15
Water and Salt.

A prominent and successful breed
or Of sheep has--"0ne invsrishle rule
which be follows, both in Summer
and in Winter, it being never to al.
low any animal on his farm TO go q
single day throughout the year with
out having ready access TO two
things-pure fresh water and salt"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
Picnic in No. 4.

The picnic announced to occur at
Mr.. J. w. Scott's grove under the
auspices of Mr.. Pinckney Hipp's
school, on Saturday the 7th, came off
on that day. The picnic had been
looked forward to by the spirited
young men Of Laurens, Union and
Newberry Counties, and with equal
interest and expectation by her
Beauty" and chronicle with pleasure
that they were not disappointed.
Early in the day carriages, buggie,
and wagons began to drive in, and
persons to gather at the grove at Nr.
SCOTS residence which was the scene
Of this interesting occasion. It will
be impossible to give an account in
detail or merited praise in every parti-
cular, and it will not do to discriminate,
so must omit some things 1 would
like to say. I must say the perfection
Of the music, instrumental piano,
violin and accordeon) and vocal, reflect
ed credit on the performers and called
forth the highest praise.
At twelve o'clock magnificent
ovation was served which was unani-
mously and spiritedly enjoyed. the feast
did honor to the tasteful hest under
whose auspices it was served. After
the feast was over the amusements Of
the day were resumed, viz: Blackberry
Pie, or Whipping the Fellow around
the Stump, Stag Dance, Counting,
Social Chatting, Favorite Game Of Mr..
w. G. Cromer, Leap Frog, Courtish
Buggy Rides, and various other social
amusements. At late hour in the
evening the notes of the music died
away, the noble and graceful forms
faded i'll the evenings duskand melted
like dreams of the past. All was hush
ed at and around Mr.. Scott's: | cam
not close this account without mention
of the cordial hospitality of the citizens
of the surrounding country upon this
splendid occasion, and the good order
observed; I never saw better. and [
must compliment the managers for
their promptness, yiligance and excel
lent Judgment, Our friend, Mr.. j. w.
Scott, also deserves his need of praise
for the ample preparations made at his
residence for the accommodation OF
the ptc-nicers.
On suggestion of Uncle Jared Smith
that the notes of this picnic be pub
lished in all of the County newspapers,
so mote it be, B.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
The Court of General Sessions.

L
morning, Judge Kershaw presiding
The grand jurors were promptly al
their places, and the judge delivered
to them short charge in which he eX.
planned their general powers and du,
ties, and the nature Of the crimes
charged in certain bills of Indictment
handed out by the Solicitor.
A remarkable circumstance in con,
neetion with this Court, and one al.
most without parallel, is that only one
petit Juror had to be called, at the
opening, and he answered promptly.
The following cases were disposed
of:
State against Austin Weaver, charg-
ed with burglary and larceny, mol
pressed, The defendant is serving 9
term in the penitentiary.
State vs., 0. ?. SaXon, carrying con-
cealed weapon transferred to con-
tingent calendar. State VS.. o. P. Sax,
on, Assault with intent to kill-trans,
ferred to same calendar.
State VS., U. B. Whites. breach Of
trust with fraudulent intent-contin-
ued by the State, on account Of the
sickness and absence Of Winthrop
Williams, the Comptroller's clerk, 9
material witness in the case. State vs.
U. B. Whites, failing to turn over
moneys to his successor in office-con.
tinue by the State, for the same rea'
son.
State vs.. Eli Franklin, assault and
battery with intent to kill-nol. pros
the prosecutor being absent.
State vs.. Anthony Henly, murder
not guilty. Henly is the boy who kill
ed Robt. Cannon by stabbing him in the
head. 1t appeared at the trial that he
struck in self defence.
State vs.. Aaron and James Milling,
burglary and larceny-not guilty as tc
Aaron, guilty as to James. James i:
about nine years old. He served {
term in the County Jail last year
The Judge sentenced him in this case,
to imprisonment in the penitentiary
for life.
State VS.. Silas Snowden, burglar!
and larceny-guilty. The prisoner
broke into hen-house and stole one
hen. Sentenced to hard work in the
penitentiary, for the term of two years
State VS.. Zach. w. Taylor, as lult
and battery with intent to kill, and
assault and battery of high and ag'
gravated nature-found guilty of as.
Sault and battery of high and aggra'
waited nature.
State VS.. Luther Rish, carrying pistol
concealed about the person-guilty.
State VS.. Jacob Litzsey, burglary
and larceny-Continued.
State VS.. VIM. Johnson, robbery
mistrial. The prisoner was in the
Yankee army. but was discharged at
Columbia, and came to Newberry in
1876. He fell in love with Newberry,
as well as with a Newberry woman,
and he has been in the County ever
since. He was prosecuted by H. 0.
Berry, of Edgeield.
State VS.. Hannah Field, assault and
battery of a high and aggravated
nature-not guilty.
State VS.. Coleman Hix and Charley
Galliman, burglary and larceny
The grand jury was discharged
Yesterday morning.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
Personal.

HerSonal.
Mrs. Josephine Milan, of Atlanta,
Is in town on visit to her kindred.
Mrs. Butler, of Charleston, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Evans.
Mrs. s. Boag and her son, Willie,
returned last week from Charleston.
Mrs. Bailey LETT Newberry yesterday,
for Charleston.
Mr.. W. D. Sem is studying medicine
under DR.. R. P. Clark.
Coils. Jno. B. Jones and w. H. Hunt,
Jr., made their maiden speeches in the
forum, this week-with much credit.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. Hen
ry Long, of Prosperity, who has been
very sick for some time, is steadily
improving.
Mr.. E. o. Counts has been elected
first assistant in the Prosperity High
School. He is 4 gentleman OF high
character and fine attainments, and
the choice is good one.
Mrs. McKeller and her daughter,
Emma, with little Mary Thompson,
left Tuesday for Gainesville, Ca, on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. DR.. Hamiter.
She had not seen her sister before in
81 years. She expects to be gone one
month.
Miss Bessie Reese Perkins returned
to her home in Mississippi, on Tues
day. She spent several years in New
berry, completing course in the fe-
male academy, this year, and has many
friends in our town who regret her de-
parture.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
Preseutment of the Grand Jury.

TO the Honorable J. B. Kershar, Pre-
siGltag Judge:
The undersigned, Grand Jurors for
the said County (Newberry), by this
their presentment would respectfully
show to this Honorable Court:
That, under your Honor's suggestion,
no examination has been made ct the
present term of the Court into the
condition OF the Public Buildings; an
examination, as thorough as the cir
cumstances would permit, having been
made by us at the February Term OF
this Court, and no special matter re-
quiring our investigation having been
called to our attention.
We would call to the attention OF
the proper officials neededrepairs upon
our public highways: and especially on
the Huey's Ferry Road, near DIR. j. c.
Halfacre's; on the road from Newberry
Court House to Bouknight'S Ferry;
and on the road from Langford's for
merly O'Neall's) Mill to Jesse Senn's.
4 bridge in Township No. 8, near
Henry Dominick's Old Mill, is danger
Gus and needs immediate attention.
We would again urge the building OF
the bridge over Duncan's Greek, 6n
the Buncombe Road. heretofore recon-
mended by us.
All of which is respectfully submit
ted. S. A. HUNTER,
Foreman.
Newberry, c. H., S. c., July II, 1888.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12

Saleday was very quiet and very
few people were in town. There were
sales neither by the master nor the
sheriff. There were no fights and not
a single case Of drunkenness. What
has the Newberry Observer to say to
this ?-Abberile Medium.
That question must have been III
tended for the HERALD, and we have
to say only this: As there ''were
very few people in town." saleday is
not Indispensable as day of recrea-
tion for the farmers. That ''there
were no fights and not single case Of
drunkenness" shows an encouraging
improvement in the public morals Of
Abbeville, for the Medium evidently
expected both drunkenness and fights;
else why make the absence of rowdy-
ism subject OF remark?
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
a Perfect Remedy in 90 Diseases.
ASUFIFID. Mass

ASHF1ELD, MASS.
I am verging on eighty years, and deem it
my duty 10 suffering humanity TO say that
my long life is due to BRANDRETE's PILLS
WHICH have been my sole medicine for half
century. know The last forty-three years of
my life is owing solely to their use. Your
PILLS saved me many times after the best
medical skill in several States had given me
up as hopeless. have had many converts
to pnrgation with BRANDRETH's PILLS, and
have seen them perform almost miracles Of
cure. For childIen, few doses have cured
measles, scarlet fever, and whoopng cough.
In all female troubles and weakness I have
reyer known them to fail. In adult males
have known them to cure the worst gases Of
dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney diseases, dys=
entry and diarrhoea; even dropsy, paralysis,
and apople1y have yielded to persistent
course Of BRAEDRETH's PILLS. In fact
have found them the true Life Elixir. They
act as continual preyentives against the
effects Of time, disease, and labor.
JOHN II. MANN.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
Don't Procrastinate.

If YOU have signs Of pulmonary trouble,
act promptly. "a stitch in time saves nine. !"
Compound Oxygen will certainly arrest the
progress of consumption if used in the early
stages of that disease. It has already done
so in large number of cases. In proof of
this the most direct and positive evidence
Will be furnished by Drs. Starkoy & PaIen,
11O9 Girard Street, Philadelphia. If you
would like to submit your case and get an
opinion of your condition, write to them
and state all your symptoms clearly. IT
WILL COST YOU NOTHING, AS THEY DO NOT
CHARGE FOR CONSULTATIONS. Their reply
and the documentary evidence which they
will furnish as 10 what has been done by
their new Treatment, and also as TO their
professional standing, will put you in posi-.
fioa to Judge for yourself whether TO use
their Treatment or not. 1t
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-07-12
Land Sales.
GEO. s. MOWER,
Secretary.


The following sales were recorded
in the Auditors Office during the month
Of June:
May 25, 1851. w. P. Brown to
Frances c. Brown, ! interest in 57l
acres in No. 9, bounded by Brown &
Moseley and others, price nominal.
May 90, 1SS3-D. B. Wheeler and
Eliza G.. Houseal to Della Wheeler, :
acre lot in Newberry, bounded by
lands of T. C. Pool and others, $2,500.
June Z. 1SS3-Peter Rodelsperger to
Louisa N. Rodelsperger, { acre lot in
Newberry, bounded by lands OF VIM.
johnson and Others, nominal.
June Z, 1SS3-Peter Rodelsperger to
VIM. johnson, 34-1OO acre lot in
Newberry, bounded by lands of S. P.
Boozer and others, $40.
May l6. 1SS3-Jno. B. Carwile to the
Newberry Cotton Mills. five acre lot in
Newberry, bounded by lands of y. B..
Mazyck and others. 81, 800.
June II, 1SS3-Jno. F. Neece to
Cordelia L. Reagin one lot in Helena,
bounded by lands of VIM. H. Pratt
and others, $500.
Feb. 8, 1sS3-Geo. S. Mower. ex'or.
of Isabella Birge, to Mary E. Koon, 2
40 acre lot in Prosperity, bounded by
lands of W. S. Birge and others, $275.
June u, 1SS3-Wm. Langford to the
Newberry Cotton Mills 25 acres in
Newberry, bounded by lands of Geo.
A. Langford and others, $1,000,
June q, 1sS3-A. C. Jones to
Wheeler Brothers, 2 acres in New
berry, bounded by lots Of C.L. Havird
and others, s275.
June 25, 1SS3-Geo. A. Langford to
the Newberry Cotton Mills, u acres
in Township i, bounded by lands of
Geo. A. Langford and others, Sl1.20.
June %, 1SS3-Jesse D. Hornsby to
Jessie F. Glider one and acres in
Newberry, bounded by lands OF Jas.
K. Glider and others, $3.50.