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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-09-02

= Said parent to his little son who
had committed soiiie. act of indiscretion :
"Do you know that I am going to whip
your" "Yes," said the boy, ~ suppose
you are, because you are bigger than 1
ami ti1t
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-09-02

The men who are most willing to
take risks are those who have nothing to-
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

The greatest good is done most quietly,
They were Boosting about ancestry. My
forefathers" said John. "came over from
England on the Mayhower." And my an
cestry," said Pat, kim over from Quanes-
town on the Sunfower. It's aesthetic, am
begorra"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05
A Modern Fable.

There was at one time good old man liv-
ing in Carlisle. His back was bent, his step
was slow, and men who gazed upon his
snowy locks and wrinkled face whispered TO
each other "IIe is a good old man, who has
not long to live" The old man had been
well off in his day, but when he found HIM
self on the shady side, wife dead and homt
broken up, he said to his son: "William,
take all that have, and let your home be
my home until l die" The son took them
ali, and the father was given acozy corner, a
bic chair, and pipe. Everything went well
for year or SO, and then the son and the
sons wife began to make it uncomfortable for
the old man in the corner They threw out
hints, deprived him of his comforts, and one
cold day in winter he was told he had better
90 elsewhere The old mans heart was sore
as he went out into the world to battle
against hunger and cold, and when night
came he covered in doorway and wept like
a child. "Who is making that row up there?'
asked a reporter, whose steps had been ar
rested by the sobs, and he went up the steps,
patted the old man on the head, and by and
by the story was told. Come down to the
station with me-" said the reporter, taking
the old mans arm. Your son is oil brute,
and I'll help you to fix him." Next morning
one of the daily papers contained an item to
the effect that an Old gentleman named
Goodheart had been found wandering about
the streets at night, and when taken to the
station-house two thousand pounds worth of
bank notes were found on him. The old
man read it over three times, slapped bis leg
us he saw the point, and u beautiful smile
covered his face, and climbed up through his
hair. In about an hour his son William
rushed into the station, and called out,
Father, dear father, come home! All OF US
were crying all night long, and my wife is
lying in a comatose state on your account"
The old man went home with him, wnking
at the lamp-posts, and smiling as lie turned
the corners. He had all his comforts back,
and his son bought him a costly pipe and a
pair Of fur slippers that very day.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

The manufacture of axes in Pittsburg is in
amount about double that of any other city
in the United States and about equal to the
combined productions Of all other places
The greater part of the trade is reached
through Baltimore, ST, Louis, Chicago and
New Orleans as distributing points. Com
peting manufactures are located in Boston,
Collinsyille, N. H., Lewiston, Pa, and in
Michigan. The handles are made chiefly in
Ohio and Indiana. Only a comparatively
small number are sold with the axes, as pur
chasers at retail most frequently prefer to Sc
lect a handle to suit their tastes. The de-
mand for axes with handles already adjusted
is said to be constantly increasing.
In the manufacture of axes the material
passes through twelve different operations
before it is ready for labelling and boxing,
At first it is rectangular piece of iron, about
three-fourths of an inch thick, three and one
half inches wide and about six inches long.
The bit is of Steel and in some instances is
inserted in slit made in the iron, and in
others it is drawn over the edge of the iron.
There is q growing demand for axes made
entirely of steel. The most important part
of the process of manufacture is the temper
ing. The grinding and polishing is the most
laborous part of the process. 1t is here that
the rough, irreguarly shaped semblance of
an axe is ground and polished until ii is as a
mirror. 1t is said that the work will prove
fatal within five years to any man who pur.
sues it steadily. The air is filled with i'm
perceptible dust from stones, and many of
the workmen tie small sponges saturated
with water over their nostrils
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

j; Eggborn Esq, Boston, Culpeper Co, Va,
wheat. Very much pleased with the result
His crop was unequaed by any in the neighbor-
hood. Write for descriptive pamphlet to Brown
Chemical Company, Baltimore, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

I'm sure he's not so fond of me as at first =
He's away so much. neglects me dreadfully,
and he's so cross when he comes home
What shall I do?" Widow-"Fced the
brute ~ IOud0n Puuch
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

Only those persons whose vocation demands
mental labor can appreciate the necessity of
brain food, and to these we call attention To DR..
HenIey's Celery, Beef and Iron, which is not
the blood, aifording building material to the hu-
man system, its constituent parts being daily
used by the leading physicians of Europe and
America in their practice. Writers, above all
others, should look into the medicinal qualities
of Celery, Beef and Iron. 1t is for sale by all
druggists.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

Theopportunity of the year. Finest Baltimore
made Mems and Boys Clothing selling at prices
till now unheard Of All the stock left from the
Fire must be sold quickly. Acme Hall, 200 w.
Baltimore St., Baltimore.
The praise of others may be of use in
teaching us, not what we are, but what we
ought TO be.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05
Ali Sorts of

hurts and many sorts of ais of
man and beast need a cooling
lotion. Mustang Liniment,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

Little Stuart has spent his first day at
school. "What did you. learn? ?" was his
Auntie's question. Didn't learn anything"
"Well, what did you do ?" Didn't do any
thing There was woman wanting TO know
how TO spell cat and | told her.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05
The Egis &Intelligencer
Bel Air, Md, February 5, 1856.

TRIP LIGHTLY.
Trip lightly over trouble,
Trip lightly over wrong,
We only make grief double
by dwelling on it long.
Why clasp woes hand so tightly
Why sigh DER blossoms dead
Why cling to forms unsightly?
Why not seek joy instead
Trip lightly over sorrow,
Though all the days be dark,
The sun may shine tomorrow
And gayly sing the lark;
Fair hope has not departed,
Though roses may have fled;
Then never be down-hearted
But look for JOY instead.
Trip lightly over sadness,
Stand not to rail at doom;
We've pearls to string of gladness
On this side of the tomb.
Whilst stars are nightly shining,
And heaven is overhead,
Encourage not repining,
But look for joy instead.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

-"Have you heard the news, Pat? ?" said
a jester to an Irishman.
"An' phats that, sor?
"The devil is dead"
"Take that, sor. It's all have by me, or
might do betther," said Pat, handing him a
penny.
81 niver sind an orphant away Imply
handed, sor"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

There is no great difference between the
average young lady possessed of musical
education and the squeaking toy. They both
have to be pressed to sing.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05
A Christmas GIFT Really worth Having

can be had from Oehm & Son, the enterprising
clothiers of Baltimore. See their advertisement
In another column which will tell you how to get
it. Their store at the corner of Pratt and Han
over SITS. is crowded daily with delighted boys
AVID MAJ,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-02-05

Some fashionable ladies are not satisfied
with ready-made fans, but must have them made
to order; they are, however, satisfied with DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup at % cents and take it rcgu-
larly.
zone fire burns out another's burning" and
most pain suffers more to be cured, but Saliva
ton Oil is painless and certain. 1t costs only %
cents.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
IN PITT COUNTY.

We clip the following from the
GTeenUiHe Reflector:
The members of the Farmers
Club met in the Court House in
Greenville, on Saturday, October 9th
organized and elected officers for
one year. John S. Harris was
elected President, Allen Warren
Vice President and Francis Joyner
Secretary. .r. -........ ...
The Executive Committee consists
of J. B. Yellowly, Allen Warren,
Guilford Mooring, G. T. Tyson and
John Flanagan. ......
A motion was adopted that the
Club meet Saturday before the sec
ond Sunday in each month at eleven
o'clock a. m. .....
It was moved and carried that a
copy of the proceedings OF thismeet-
ing be furnished to both the county
papers for publication, with an earn
est request for all farmers to attend
our next meeting. ....-
J. B. YELLowLY, Chm.
...... J. D. Cox, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
WINSTON, N. G., OCTOBER 81, 1886.

farmer. [ have often made the
assertion that if all would unite in
effort, in ten years we could totally
exterminate all filth that is common
to small grains.
/ think [ am too orthodox to
believe that wheat turns to cheat.
If it DID it would certainly turn to
wheat again with the opposite treat
ment. If part of wheat turns to
cheat why not all of with the same
treatment. IF certain treatment
causes one grain of wheat to turn to
cheat all the grains treated that
way would become cheat and the
crop would be extremely uncertain.
God don't do his work that way.
Filth with grain is the legitimate
offspring of that form Of negligence
called laziness. Clean your fields
and bins of it and you will never be
troubled with it. This accords with
Moses account Of the creation in
Genesis d. M. PAYNE,
Secretary
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
VARIETY OF FEED.

Young calves, especially those
intended to be kept for cows, should
be>taught to eat great~variety of
food.>~Cows worth anything as
mixers are voracious and not dainty.
This is one reason why the much
petted single COW Of the poor man
is commonly superior for milking
qualities to the best in a large herd
receiving only ordinary care.
Variety Of food is as conducive to
health and appetite for stock as it is
for people. 1t is necessary from
the fact that no one kind of food is
full ration, and when one alone is
fed the appetite pals because then
food offered does not meet the
requirements of the system. tf
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
OUR FARMERS CLUBS.
What our Farmers are Doing and How
the Work of Organizing is Progressing.

FORSYTH COUNTY FARMERS CLUB.
This body convened in the Court
House, on Saturday the 23d inst.
In the absence of President Lehman
First Vice President, T.. Valentine
called the meeting to order. A
lively interest vas manifested in the
proceedings, throug ghout. The re-
ports from the various subordinate
clubs were especially interesting and
encouraging. Mr.. Bevel, Mr.. Val
entine, Mr.. Pfaff, Mr. Reich, Mr..
Alspaugh, Mr. Elliott, Mr.. Newlin
and others representing their respec-
tive clubs, gave encouraging reports
and each seemed to be impressed
with deep interest in the matter of
securing thorough and active
cooperation among the farmers of
the State. ...E...
In considering a programme fer
the next meeting, Mr.. Valentine, in
a clear cut talk of few minutes,
presented most forcibly, what he
conceived to be a matter of supreme
Importance to our State-the dispo-
sition Of our farmer boys to leave
the farm. He asked ''Can we do
nothing to arrest it? What is our
duty in this important matter?'
Other speeches were made, all
expressing sympathy with the views
of Mr. Valentine. Indeed SO deeply
did the meeting feel it that the Exec
utive Committee presented the fol
lowing question to be discussed at
the next meeting and it was unani-
mousl y adopted;
How can we make farm life more
attractive and desirable to our sons
and daughters?
Thereupon, on motion it was
resolved that a call meeting Of the
club be held at the Court House in
Winston on the fourth Saturday in
November for the discussion of this
subject, the meeting to be called to
order at 10 o'clock a. m. sharp.
The Executive committee express
the desire for a full attendance of
the members, not only of the county
club but of members of the subordi-
nate clubs and that every one come
prepared to give his views on this
important subject.
On motion the meeting adjourned
to the 4th Saturday in November.
T. J. VALENTINE, Pres. pro. tenn.
E. G.. DULL, Secretary.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
TRINITY CLUB.
Subject Wheat Culture.

SUO1ect- IIheGt CNtLnre. .r,.
DR.. Parker.-We discussed at our
July meeting. fall seeding. 1t is
we'll for me to recapitulate some OF
what was then said Glover land,
pea crops and other green crops that
are intended for that purpose should
be turned in July. Turn four inches
deep, harrow and let it lay till the
last of September, then cross plough.
Some use turn plough, others scooter
or bull tongue plough in cross
ploughings. At seeding time if the
land is not packed by rains use the
drill. By it's use you get the seed
at a uniform depth, your fertilizer
evenly distributed, and the land in
good tilth to promote termination.
Use some reliable brand of phos-
phate. Have drill in good condition,
clean surface of all things liable to
clog it, If land is level drill three
pecks each way, making one and a
half bushels per acre, with an equal
amount of fertilizer each way If
hilly you can't drill each way with
safety from washing. Put three
hund' ed pounds of fertilizer to the
acre. Be sure your seed is clear of
filth. The last season | saw too
much of cookie, rye, oats &c, in
wheat fields. l regret it and hope
in the future to see the fields clear
of these cumberers. Watch the
drill closely and see that it distrib-
utes the wheat and fertilizer regu-
lar y. | dislike to see the wheat
and phosphate uneavenly distributed
causing the grain to grow in belts
and ripen uneavenly. Sow Fultz
wheat; when drilled only one way
use one bushel of wheat to the acre.
Sow from the 10Th to the last Of
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

- :.
= At a meeting of the State and
county agricultural societies Of Vir-
ginia, held a few weeks ago, move
ment was set on foot to procure the
establishment, by the State legisla-
ture, of a State board of agriculture,
with functions similar to to those of
the Ohio State Board ofAgriculture
including the management of State
and county fairs, the direction of
State agricultural experiment sta
tions, and the holding of farmers
Institutes, the entire scheme being
modelled after the one now in sue
cessful operation in Ohio, and which
has unquestionably been Of inesti-
mable advantage to the agricultural
interests of the State. Farm and
Fsreside. Hg@I $50 t"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
No. 38.

with fostering ulcers upon his life
vexed with the gable of the Tenn
ante, the Shuhite and the Mama
thite-is it strauge thing that he
aggravates his voice." roars against
his tormenters and repines at his
miserable lot-Despair on an ash
heap?- -RichmOnd Christian AdrOcdte.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
State gtelas.

There are now ia students in
Trinity college.
"A Tobacco factory is to be built
at Liberty, Randolph county.
The farmers complain that the
cotton crop will be short, but a
bountiful corn crop will be harvested
Tar River Tdlker. ... -.
The late freeze did little dam
age in this county to tobacco, we
are informed, as Caldwell tobacco
had been mostly housed -Lenoir
Topic. .... ... 1 r"
The largest sweet potato in the
State may be seen at Sears livery
stable. 1t was grown in Durham
and measures twenty-five inches
Durham Recorder.
The fall sowing Of small grain
has been suspended owing to the
drouth. The result will be a greatly
decreased area of acreage of this
crop.
The electric lights were turned
on at Ashevile last Wednesday
night. But four burners were lighted
but these were sufficient to light
nearly every portion of the city.
Mr.. Micajah Henleys grist mill
about miles west Of town was
burned Monday night. Everything
destroyed 1t is thought to have
been robbed and then burned
Ashboro Courier. .....
The State convicts, under the
supervision Of Gen. w. G. Lewis,
State Engineer, are now at work in
Washington county on the "Old
Turnpike Road" 1t will connect
with along Acre Road" five miles
from Plymouth.-E2i-abeth City Econ
0n,ist. a,, Hg.: fa ra.I ,a.,t l.
We are disappointed in the cot
ton crop. We will not make more
than three-ffths of a crop. We have
never seen it come in so short and
so slow. It just amt made That
is alI.-Scotland Neck Democrat.
. Two hundred and forty-fve
pupils are now enrolled at the
graded school, About one hundred
and twenty of these are in the pay
department. The school is sapproach-
ing solid basis and accomplishing
much ood.-Newbern Journal.
There were 1,21O,92O pounds
Of tobacco held on hand by our buy
ers October 1, 1s96.-Mr. A. Fl.
Bail has shown us the largest hen
egg we have seen. 1t weighs 81
ounces, or $50 grains apothccary's
weight more than two common
sized eggs.-Henderson Gold LeaE
Walnut Cove is on big boom.
We learn that there is to be four
new dwellings,, besides livery sta
BILE and several new stores to 90 up
Immediately. Lots are being solo
very rapidly y There has been Is
sold within the last week. Six were
sold in one day.-IoUn Fork News.
"Wednesday morning at $50
o'clock the Pioneer mills were dis
covered 10 De on nre. IL Is tnOugnt
to be the work of an incendiary.
The property was valued at $4,000
about half the loss is covered by
insurance. It will be rebuilt.
Messrs. G.. M. Hawkins and Peter
M. Wilson, are the chief loosers-
Raleigh Chronicle.
On Monday night, the 18th, the
barn of Mr.. Samuel Pressly, son of
Rev. Jno E. Pressly, of Coddle
Greek, was burned to the ground
with it's contents. There were two
good mules in it, both of which
were burned to death. 1t is sup
posed to be the work OF an incen-.
diary, though no clue has yet been
obtained as far as we can learn
noucnTI Rp11Sfpr #a.aa 5sa%t @E# "1Ef
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27
NEW CLUB IN JERICHO.

The Ddrie Times informs us that
the farmers met at Jericho last Sat-
urday evening and organized far
mers club with fourteen members.
J. P. Kurfees, President; O. H. Spen-
Ger, Vice-President and p. Turner,
Secretary. .....f. -..~~+--~--~ +--~----- ----
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-10-27

A meeting of farmers will be held
in Third Creek section Of Rowan
county next Saturday to organize
farmers club. ..r 81 .. Hf.1.,. ..g.f
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
An Ancient Lady Of log.

HIGHLASDs, n. Y, November 10
There is now living about two miles
from Centreviile, Ulster County, a
woman named Jane Calhoun. Who haS
reached the remarkable age Of lO6 years
havin been born On he Sd Of N0v,m e..
l. o. she was born, married ana : as
hvtd II h-r life in the district, and her
age mas been verified beyond question
The old lady tells with pride that her
husband built with h;s own HAMS the
strange little house IN which she lives for
her 10 enter ~ bride IN the spring OF
the wear 1879 aud that since that date
she has Eever livei IN any other. 1t is
curious oae story ediiice. built Of rough
undressed stone. Mrs. Calhoun hes
been the mother OF sixteen children all
OF whom reached maturity, but only
five are now living.
She frequently walks TO and from
Highland. four miles distant. and
though small and exceedingly shrunxen
in appearance. is active and in full pos
session OF her faculties. The strange
looking old figure N ~ often De met in
the woods gathering herbs and roots,
from which she distils many simples'
in whose curative properties her country
have unb. ulded confideLCe,
She is said also 10 know something U.
the SYPHILIS art, and often takes peeps
into futurity for the benefit of the
and the lovesick. Mrs
Calhoun receives pension by reason of
her husband, who died az al advanced
age MANY years ago, having served in
the war of 1872.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
AHearty Octogenariaa.

CENTRALIA, H.. November 1i.-Mr.
Amos Clark, one OF our most worthy
citizens, celebrated his S0th birthday
Saturday, November Gih. He had as
one of his guests Master Amos Hobbs.
a namesake, whose birthday it was also
he Icing IL. Among the delicscies
they had for their birthday dinner was
delicious watermelon. Mr.. Clark.
although fore-score, is able TO attend 10
considerable business aud looks after
his property interests. he being the
owner of several fine houses here. He
also hold . mortgage on some land
which the new Centralia and ST. Gene
We've Railroad passes through, and the
past week he was actively engaged in
endeayoring 10 get the owner 20 make
terms with the road, he having got into
dispute with the projectors. He takes
pride IN giving all new enterprises that
locate here Hs much encouragement as
is in his power. He is q member of the
NJ. Z. Church and can be found regu-
larly in his pew.-Cor. of the Globe Dem
Ocr0t.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
SONG Nonn-ennrians.

Ex-Governor Berry, of New Hamp-
shire, 81 years old. has been making
vigorous political speecaeS To-, " r
Samuel II. Colby, Of Wsare. Y. X IS
d ,4d. at the age OF o.. He u S repre-
,eEtatiye 10 the Legislature in lst4.
Miss WslpOle, SO year, Of age. d relS-
tive OF the great Horace. hA, nos frSe
life lease OF comfortable apartments At
HamptOa Court Palace.
Mr.. George ". Leslie, OF Warner. y
H. died few DAYS ago of OLD age, aced
81 wears and months. He was born
in Henniker, and was veteran Of the
war Of 1872.
Tbs oldest voter IN Oisego County. y.
Y, who deposited his ballot ~ the a
cent election. undoubtedly is Lyssnder
Curtis. Of Unadiila, who entered upon
ais 91th year on February l5:n last.
Mr.. Curtis first vote for President WIS
given % James Monroe in 1916. and he
mas never missed ,akiug part ~ t'resi-
i-uuai elections since that date. uor
mas be mi sed more than " o C ions
,r state anu county officers, and these
exceptions were on account Of sickness.
q . Is proud OF EIs record a vO-e- NJ
5 yenty-Ons annual genera! elections
and az nearly as many town or village
elections.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28

4 glance over the date book of the
Salt Lake Theatre shows that they
have some admirable attractions Tor
next year as has been announced be
fore. Booth comes for five nights in
the spring. The Kiralft appear Jme
time in January. Emma ABBOTT comes
IN January. Palmer's Madison
Square Company is booked as far
ahead as October; Augustin Days IN
comparable Fifth Avenue Company,
with the peerless Ada Rehan, are
booked for August; May Fortescue has
dates some time during the spring, and
the famous Sara BarnhaTdt comes near
the same time. There ought 10 be a
chest full of money for the theatre
management next year. If no Jim Crow
companies are allowed to come in 10
consume what Is made
The Main Line, by the way, has can
cell-d, and Will not venture this far
west.