The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-19

.sss The Ohio County Farmera' Institute
met in the Academy hall at West Lib
erty, and was called to order by Presi-
( dent S. S. Jacob. After listening TO a
fine piece OF music. we'll rendered by
Miss B. Bonar and prayer by Rev. Mr.
Trippet, the organization was addressed
8 by Prof. Rane; subject, Some Small
Fruits Worthy OF More Attention. he
advised the average farmer to market
in dry state and gave prices per pound
and product per acre of the black cap
variety. The professor also advised the
cultivation OF the currant and goose
berry.
Growers were advised to use arsenites
to destroy the currant worm, ana also
hellebore.
Questions by Mr. Harvey elected the
Information that white hellcbore Should
be used in dry form and applied early
in the morning while the Duihes were
wet with dew.
After few encouraging remarks by
the president, adjourned for noon.
Wednesday afternoon session opened
with music by William Moore and wife.
of West Alexander, followed by an adj
dress by Prof. J. y. Myers; subject,
Farm Organization" The speaker
said the first thing farmer should do
is to decide what branch of farming
4 he will pursue, and then organize his
forces Tor this purpose. The profits of
tile farm depend largely or the plans OF
& the farmer Tho speaker advised the
Z. farmers to stick to the farms. Make no
Investments where you are not certain
F OF fair profit.
This was followed by an hour de-
voted to household duties, opened by
Mrs Maggie Whitman, OF Clinton, IN
an admirable paper or What Can l
: Do 2" which was well received by fine
s audience.
Then followed paper on household
i economy by Mrs. Marie Harvey, a truly
: thoughtful address, and we'll rendered.
The next subject was, "The Care OF
the Dairy Cow for Profit" opened by
George Sisson. of Roney's Point. MIR.
Sisson insisted on caro- in selecting
stock, and then be thoroughly tested
with proper feed and shelter.
Questioned by Mr. Harvey as to the
prncticablility OF churning the milk OF
different cows Mt one time, Mr.. Sisson
{ thought there. would be but small loss
. by so doing. The discussion wa, con-
tinued by Prof. Myers, N1essrs. Dixon
E and Foreman.
81. Question: Has any farmer used the
Dabcock tester?
Mr. George Sisson reported eXper-
ience with this test.
Music by Miss B. Bonnar followed.
Then followed paper by Prof. Roode
on "The Chemistry OF the Soil" Drain
age, ti!!age and preparation OF the soil
: must first be attended TO before the
chemical condition is looked after. This
was an able paper and received close
attention as the speaker described the
work OF the chemistry.
The question of ABSORPTION and waste
in applying fertilizers was discussed by
Foreman j. Baird and DR.. Roode.
This closed the afternoon session.
The night session was opened with a
musical selection artistically rendered
by Mr.. ]. Young, the Misses Gardner
and Miss Atkinson. Tho selection was
"Over Land and Sea-" Then came
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Carver.
r. John Baird, OF Elm Grove, deliv-
+ cred very able address on "Tho Adj
vantages OF Tile Drainage" Mr.. Baird
spoke from personal experience. No
extract from this paper would do the
writer justice.
This question was further discussed
; by William Bruncr, who advocated
large tile, mono below three inches to BIO
used.
This was followed by n selection read
z by a. /. Snwtell; subject. "What Mark
) Twain knew about farming; music. 4
Duet by Miss f. Gardner and Miss
Atkinson.
The query box was placed in charge
E of sW. ". Foreman, who referred the
questions to experts in the different
lines OF farming.
The session was closed by nm address