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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

CROSS SECTION Scale with screw nails.
a inch to foot. We are using it
with three-inch opening and we find
that through this hay, straw, cut corn
fodder, or ensilage viii readily descend
Other special features are the grain
trough Oh. Figs and p and the square
casing in the bottom corner &c, Figs. l
and p. The latter is of great assist
ance to the sheep. enabling them to get
at the fodder better, especially when
the feed Is cut The bottom of the
grain trough is one foot wide. / have
found in using the separate grain
troughs that the sheep, especially fat
tening wethers, oftentimes get into the
trough with their feet in scrambling
for their food. In this rack, however,
the front of the rack, projecting as it
does, prevents them from doing this.
The rack we are using is made solely
of inch boards. 1t is seven feet long.
One of that length will accommodate
four large Shropshire ewes or six
merinos. The opening at the top is
two feet wide and the rack is two feet
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27
PROFIT IN SHEEP.
The Most Useful Demonstrated Animal
on the General Farm.

ON the General Farm.
A North Dakota farmer is reported to
have gone into sheep-raising about two
years ago with capital of 5000. Since
then he has sold $500 worth of wool
and $500 worth of sheep, and has 400
sheep now, for which he has been Of
fered So so each but refused to sell.
What could be more encouraging than
this to farmers in any of the regions of
this country subjected to frequent crop
failures from drought or other causes?
The sheep properly selected according
to the climatic condition of the country
III which it is to be bred, and then in
diligently managed, is one of the most
profitable of domesticated animals. In
this country, as also in Great Britain,
there is constant improvement in the
character and value of sheep. During
the past thirty-fve years the average
weight of the feeces produced has
doubled. This is partially due to the
fact that the sheep have been better
cared for in every way than formerly,
and more intelligently managed. This
last with special reference to the
marked and steady improvement in
breeding. We would not by any means
advise farmers to sell out and go into
sheep husbandry, but rather to COM
bine that with their other pursuits.
They should not select sheep for wool
growing alone, but try to get good
fleece and a heavy carcass of mutton
from the same animal. At the same
time the demands of the times are for
an early maturing carcass in sheep as
well as in cattle, and it is found that
where mutton sheep have to be fed at
all with special crops the earlier they
are matured the less likely they are to
''eat their heads off," and, of course,
the greater the net profit to be derived
from them. An eve that raises two
lambs besides the wool clip pays her
owner 20 per cent. on the money in
vested in her. Besides, this money
comes in from April to August, dur
ing period at which many farmers
have nothing else to turn into ready
money for current expenses Then,
again, sheep droppings form one of the
best manures for grass lands and for
cereal crops. One hundred sheep pro-
duce much valuable manure in the
course of a year and are worth their
keep for that representation Agri-
c11lturiSt
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

with double door in gable of the same
end, so as to freely admit the hay ia
unloading. A, double railroad door in
front; B, water tank, with pipe to con-
duct water into the tank; aside from
this is another pipe through the bottom,
reaching near top of the tank, to con-
duct surplus water back to cistern, SO
as not to overflow the tank; Q, large
cistern with force pump and Sway cock
to throw water into tank or from the
discharge spout, with o feet of rubber
hose; ID, managers and feed boxes; Il,
windows; r, doors, and @, the stairs.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27
HANDY HORSE BARN.

Plans of One Recently Constructed on a
Michigan Farm.
This diagram illustration from the
Orange Judd Farmer shows the plan of
a horse barn recently constructed by S.
B. Smith, on his farm near Grand Rap
ids, Mich. For its size and cost he says
that he knows of none better. The
frame is without inside posts, has a
good Stone wall under-pinning; stable,
planked floor and walls ceiled- EX-
terror is painted three coats of light
stone color; blinds and cupola Stats
green. Drop doors above the manger
in hall, wire door with the south hall
door to admit air and keep out poul-
try in moderate weather. All the room
above is for hay, and the south end of
roof extends out far enough at the ridge
for the carrier of horse fork to hang:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. Nh
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27
German
Syrup

We have selected two or
Group, three lines from letters
freshly received from pa
rents who have given German Syrup
to their children in the emergencies
of Group. You will credit these,
because they come from good, sub
stantial people, happy in finding
what so many families lack-a med
icine containing no evil drug, which
mother can administer with con-
fdence to the little ones in their
most critical hours, safe and sure
that il will carry them through.
ED. l.. WILLIS, of Mrs. JAs.W KIRK,
Alma, Neb. give il Daughters College,
70 my children when Harrodsburg, KY. /
troubled with Group have depended upon
and never saw any il in attacks Of Group
preparation act like with my little daugh-
II. 1t is simply mi ter, and find il an in
raculous. valuable remedy.
Fully one-half of our customers
are mothers who use Boschee's Ger
man Syrup among their children.
A medicine to be successful with the
little folks must be a treatment for
the sudden and terrible foes of child
hood, whooping cough, Group, diph-
liberia and the dangerous infamna-
tons of delicate threats and lungs. q
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

He wh0 tcGits
for an inactive liver to do its work,
exposes himself to all the diseases
that come from tainted blood.
Don't waiti Languor and loss of
appetite warn you that graver ills
are close behind. You can keep
them from coming; you can cure
them if they've come with DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
It's the only blood and liver medi-
cine that's guaranteed, In every case,
to benefit or cure. Your money
back if it doesn't. Thus, you only
pay for the good you get. Can you
ask more? 1t clcanses the system
and cures pimples, blotches, erup-
tons and all skin and scalp dis
eases. Scrofulous affections, as
fever sores, hip joint disease,
dwellings, and tanors yield to
ia superior alternative properties.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27
FnoNr vIEw Scale 4 inch to foo

FRONT VIEW Scale = inch to foot
deep. Inch boards four inches wide
are used to fix the bottom corner as
shown in the sketch. The grain
trough is one foot wide, with a strip
three inches wide along the front. The
bottom of the trough stands about one
foot off the ground A rack like the
one shown would be suitable for plac-
ing against the wall of the shed, but for
ordinary use in a flock of common size
it would be better to construct it so
that the sheep could feed from both
sides John A. Craig. Wisconsin Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, in Breed
nrS' Ga znffn
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

Shallow planting gave better results
than deep planting, both in the percent
age of good heads and in the weight of
heads. In 1889, in larger experiment,
the comparative results of the two
methods were indifferent. That deep
transplanting is not essential to success
in cabbage growing is evident.-Orange
Judd Farmer
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

MANY people think that the word "Bit-
ters'' can be used only in connection with
take, as the best remedy for all diseases of
the blood, liver, kidneys, ETC., is Prickly Ash
Bitters. 1t is purely a medicine and every
article used in It's manufacture is of veget-
able origin of known curative qualities.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

WHEN a fowl has canker, and the
mouth and throat are sore or liberated,
wrap soft rag around lead pencil,
dip it into chlorate of potash after
dampening slightly and swab out the
mouth and throat as thoroughly as pos
sible
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

SPECIAL attention is called to the adver-
tisement of the Ellxhart Carriage and Har-
mss Mfg Co, Elzhart, Indiana. They are
well and faxOrably known all over the coun-
try, and purchasers can confidently rely
upon fair dealing in all their transaction :.
lney sell to consumers at wholesale prices,
and ship anywhere for examination before
having
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

81 HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED with an affection
of the Throat from childhood, caused by
diphtheria, and have used various remedies,
but have never found anything equal to
M. F. Hampton, Piketon, KY. Sold only in
boxes
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

The wide-awake farmer visits other
farms than his own. When he finds
convenienees, methods and crops better
than at home it inspires HIM to greater
effort.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

of the inclosed
sketch. A use
full feature of it
is that the out
let for the fodder
m ay be easily
regulated in size,
as the strip "a,
Fig. u to which
the boards form
ing the front of
the rack are at
tached, is fast
ened to the end
of the rack only
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

1t seems strange that anyone will continue
to suffer from the many ills arising from a
state Of blood impurity when Dr. John
Bulls Sarsapari1la will restore perfect
health and strength. 1t is wonderful re-
viver. 1t makes the old feel young, and
the young feel buoyant.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27
THE FARMING WORLD.
ANOTHER FEEpING RACK.

Prof, Craig Describes One in Use at the
wisconsin Station.
A well constructed sheep rack is a
very desirable part of the shepherds out
food. but it also keeps the wool free
from dirt and chaff, thereby making the
shearing less troublesome and the clip
more valuable.
The peculiar features of this rack
win be readily understood with the aid
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

Hollow eyed little children, worms are
making them miserable Mothers get them
a box of DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers. Chill
dren like them
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

If you are tired taking the large old fash
Toned gripping pills, try Carter's Little Liver
Pills and take some comfort A man can't
stand everything One pill dose. Try them.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27
Trips UndertaI.en for Health.s Sake

VIII be rendered more beneficial, and the
fatigues of travel counteracted, il the
voyager will take along with him Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, and use that protect
i've and enabling tonic nerve invfgorant
and water is neutralized by It, and it is a
matchless tranquilizer and regulator of the
stomach, liver and bowels. 1t counteracts
malaria, rheumatism, and a tendency to
kidney and bladder ailments.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

FIRST Broker-'eW hat has become Of that
messenger boy of yoursi He was slower
than death" Second Broker-"Yes, that's
Just the trouble. 1t overlook him."-Yale
Record
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

The opera singer who reaches the high
notes must have soar throat.--Pittsburgh
DiSDatch
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

Do NOT purge nor weaken the bowels, bat
act specially on the liver and bile. A perfect
liver corrector. Carriers Little Liver Pills
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

IT would be most unreasonable woman
who should demand Of her policeman lover
that he should give up his club-Boston
Transcript
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

To BE a success a sodo water fountain
must be a first class fizzle.-Binghamto
Republican.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

WHY cannot woman become success
full laWyerl Because Shes too fond Of CIV
Ing her opinion without pay.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

THE Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

BERLIN ought to be a good place for
topers, for it is city always on the Spree.
Boston Gazette.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

No, AMARYLLTs, unfortunately the in
spector of customs win be Of no use to you
In looking into your husbands shady hab-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

A IITTLR care in shutting fowls up ar
the start win teach them 10 Ley in the
house.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

THE locomotive fireman, no matter how
high he rises, always has tender recollec-
tions.-Pittsburgh Post.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-27

Number OF plants .....
Mum Der of mature or sole
uc1QS. ...... ..... o..
Per cent. of plants pro
ducing mature heads.
Average weight per head.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
MONROE.

Lieut. John c. Stevens of the 23d c. V. attended Gen Sherman's funeral in New York.
 The Congregational society accepted the resignation of RevJ. w. Hartshorne, Saturday. His farewell sermon was preached, Sunday.
 Miss Nettie Beardsley of Brooklyn, N. Y., formerly of this place, was married, February IS, to Alfred Furnwall. They take a wedding tour to Washington, D.. c. and the West and will make their home in Astoria, L. l.
 MT and Mrs Edward E. Hyde of Brook lyn spend few days with Mrs Hyde's parents, Dr and Mrs E. NJ. Beardsley.
 George Curtis of Stepney builds ve- randall on the south side of Dr J. G. Stevens's house in the Center.
 Mrs John Forsyth and Miss A.Rosaline Jennings of Fairfield have visited Mrs Alex Sinclair.
 The second meeting of the Squirrel hunt series of Harmony grange will be- gin at 30 o'clock, Friday evening.
 Benkard Goldsborough arrived from Chicago, Tuesday.
 Mrs Carrie Pratt has visited her moth- CT, Mrs Charles B. Clark.
 F. W. Wheeler's son Frederic E. spent Sunday at home, returning to DuslnesS in Mt Vernon on Monday.
 Mrs W. W. Lewis returned home, Sat urday, after two weeks with her daugh- ter, who has been seriously ill.
 Married, at Danbury, Wednesday, Feb ruory p, at the brides home, Miss Syl- via G. Downs and Louis B. Beardsley, son of Dr E. M. Beardsley of Monroe. Rev Dr W. W. Clark of the Methodist nl,. oaHa hrn. fos was partaken of and the bride and groom left for trip to Brooklyn and New York. Presents were numerous aud el- pu
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
STEPNEY.

Mrs Nance, mother of the pastor, who has been in New York city for the past four months, has returned to the parson- age. She will be welcomed by many friends.
 Miss Lillie Hull will teach the district school in Brookfield Iron Works.
 w. J. Candee sold horse to Hobart Bradley of Zoar, Monday. MT Candee has exchanged horses with Squinobal, the popular butcher of Long Hill.
 The lady operators gave an enjoyable Saturday night, 2lst, at the home of J. D. Beach. Parties from Long Hill, Newtown and Ansonia were present.
 C.F. Osborn of Tashua has exchanged his prize oxen with W. J. Candee for a horse.
 Mrs Birdsey Sherman has entertained cousin from Brooklyn.
 Miss Wilson of Huntington, Mrs Beardsley of Long Hill and Miss Curtiss of Stepney take painting lessons from Mrs J. D. Beach. Mrs Beach has sold a number of paintings, this Winter.
 c. E. Osborn shipped seven Scotch collies to the New York dog show, Mon- day.
 Miss Hoyt, operator of the Postal Tele- graph Co.,, Ansonia, spent Sunday in town.
 Burr Hawley has unloaded a car of A No. corn, selling at 7Oc bushel.
 Rev l.. B. Curtis of Suffield, Conn.,, has visited the Baptist parsonage.
 At Baptist church, Sunday: Preach ing by Rev w. H. Walker, Jr, of Bridge port; Lords Supper at ? l5 p m.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
SOUTHPORT.

The NJ. E. society have bought Rev c A. Hubbell's house for their parsonage amount paid $4000. The former parson. age is for sale at S2500. ..
 A number attended service in St Johns, Bridgeport, last week, when Bish. op Potter of New York officiated and also last night to hear Bishop Talbot.
 The public schools closed, Monday, for Washington's birthday.
 Dr Guilbert, rector elect of Trinity, preached there, Sunday. Mrs Guilbert accompanied him; they were entertained by l.. A. Curtis.
 The bridge over the Monroe crossing has been placed in position. The spans are extra iong and heavy, weighing sev- eral tons each. It is the heaviest bridge on the road.
 The Southport polo club played with picked club, Monday afternoon and won by a score of s to 0.
 Miss Rodman of New Haven was in town, Washington's birthday.
 The many friends of Mrs Francis Perry will be pleased to learn that she was out, Monday, for the first time since her sick ness.
 Mrs Girty and George Girty of New Haven have been guests of Mrs Water man.
 Miss Augusta Smith entertained small company, Saturday night, for Miss Mabel Smith of Bayonne, N. J.
 MT and Mrs l.. A. Curtis entertained, Tuesday evening, Prince and Princess Ruspoli of Rome, Italy, Benjamn Curtis and Dr Farquar Curtis of New York, Marquise de Tallyrand Perigord, Miss Giles of Paris and MT and Mrs J. God frey of Bridgeport.
 The Charity Ball at Bunnell's, Wash ington's birthday, was well attended by Southporters. More people from here go to the theater in Bridgeport, since MT Bunnell has taken charge of Hawes.
 For a number of days, the contractors who are to build the abutments for the railroad bridge over Mill river have been putting together a pile driver at the low CT bridge. It was lowed into position, Tuesday, and work has begun. A large number of piles are to be driven for the foundations.
 The macadamized road between Toom- ey's store and the Black Rock bridge is in a very bad condition. The stones have loosened and have been pulled out by the shoes of the horses, so that the road is in many places covered by stones making driving disagreeable. The prop per authorities should attend to it at once. IHe only way to remeCy Gne ue- feet is to put a coat of fine stone the en- tire length of that part of the road and make it as good as the recently macad mixed road from Toomeys to Southport, which does not show any bad effects of the frost. It should be remedied at once, as the cost will be much greater if de- layed for any considerable length of time.
 The grounds around the station are to be put in order as speedily as possible with a covered platform, l6 feet wide, in front and at each end of the depot. The foundations for the station are practical ly completed and, weather permitting, stones for the iron posts will be put in place soon.
 Herbert Sherwood of Mill Hill is ex- tensively engaged in lettuce raising and other truck gardening.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
GREENFIELD HILL.

Mrs Frank Wakeman has severe at tack of measles.
 Mrs Mariette Smith spends few days in Danbury.
 Mir and Mrs F. Wade visit Frank Banks
 Burr Disbrow is confined to the house with heavy cold.
 Mrs Harry Hull is with her daughter in Plattsville.
 Mrs Clark Nichols and daughter Grace visited Mrs Simon Banks.
 Sherman Adams has sold his surplus hay to Miss Agnes Murray.
 Jessup Jennings has returned from Canada with a new horse.
 George Meeker has bought Zalmon Bradley's oxen.
 George and Iva Craft are quite sick with whooping cough and measles.
 Prayer meeting at MT Whitaker's ,Sun- day evening.
 Miss Emma Jennings spent Sunday at home.
 Mrs Esther Nichols is able to sit up in bed a little.
 Washington's birthday was observed in Burr's district school, Friday after noon, by special exercises, recitations, TedulnSs anu slnS lnS, dll WlIn reIereuce to the Father of his country.
 Band of Hope meeting quite we'll at tended, Saturday, notwithstanding the storm. Exercises were interesting, ma- ny being appropriate to the 22d of Feb ruary. It was decided that hereafter meetings will be held, disregarding storms, if six are present. Next meet ing, March z, at Center school, if pleas ant, but, if stormy, at Burr's.
 F. E. Sherwood has sign up offering his place of 80 acres for sale.
 Mrs John Ferris has been guest of Mrs Moses Wakeman of Aspetuck.
 Henry Craft has moved from Bridge port te his old home.
 Sherwood Banks has sold his steers. II. R. Elwood, Jr, will move from the John Merwin place to Bradley Banks.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
GREENS FARMS.

MT and Mrs Bartlett and daughter are with Mrs Adams. The children are somewhat better.
 Mrs Stevens of Ridgefeld is with Miss Libbie Burr.
 Henry Wakeman is slightly indisposed but improving. It is hoped that he will speedily recover.
 No prayer meeting, last Friday night, on account of the bad weather. The Christian Eudeavor meeting was omitted for the same reason.
 Ed Bedford and wife paid their parents visit, Monday, and looked over their Summer residence, which they expect to occupy about June l.
 Greens Farms auxiliary of the wom- ans board of missions, this week Thurs day, with Miss Libbie Burr.
 Miss Bradley of Westport spent Sun day with Miss Foster
 Rev B. J. Relyea preached at Long Ridge, Sunday.