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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-25

they met boy who had said that he knew
the rxpist. The boy identified the prisoner
as the man. and the officers ish,eact she'r
grip on Toibert. when the prisoner was
ushcrsd into she presence OF Mrs. Jackson
she was not positive at FIRST about him, but
nnslly stated that she was satisfied that he
WAS not tho man. The boy sfterward said
be thousht that he was mistaken tina, ihc
prison ~ WAS ;co slim.
Tolhert Is being held on she pistol case.
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barracks Yesterday and was told by Can
,aih hamilton that the good ue0ple of
houston had responded Literally to their
call Tor provisions Twenty turkeys as
many chickeuh, potatoes by the bushel. and
Vther vegetables In large quantities. mad
been sent. and some chari,ahly inclined
ladies had gone so far as TO attend 10 the
cooking OF cakes pies meats. etc THE
room IN which the meals are TO be served
Is decorated with holly and cedar. The
lables extend the entire length OF the room
ana furnish a seating capacity OF loo per
sons The salvation Army members viii
pc inc attendants in charge Of CAPTAIN
Hamilton and his wife.
The familiar and much loved dish Of ,ur-
Key ana cranberry sauce, oyster dressing
celery. chicken In several ways, vegetable
IN season, will furnish q portion o, the
menu, but the all Important feature that
every child eagerly looks for. and thinks n
| meal is not worth having unless Il Is vcrv
much In evidencc-pie. was not overlooked
ana the diner may anticipate eneountering
| several varieties
The dinner VIII certainly be well patrox-
ICED. II costs the poor nothing. and al
though poverty may sometimes be consid
cred curse, these God fearing people will
be the means Of gladdening the hearts OF
those not blessed with the necessities OF
life.
THE LEFT HANDLERS TREE.
In obedience TO a tme-honored custom.
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THE ORPHANS DINNER.

The orphans OF the Bayland home about
twenty in number. We're entertained with
a dinner by the Dorcas society at the First
Baptist church az noon yesterday. After
the children had sung several songs Brother
Tynes asked the blessing and all sat down
70 bountiful and excellent repast. Moth
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THE POULTRY SHOW.
The PRICES Awarded Tor birds al
OuutitN.

The poultry show in the City Hall con-
tinues in popularity and interest, The
Judging continued all day yesterday and
late up in TO the night the judges and Sec
retarles were s,ill hard at work,
The regular association premiums Offer
ed on each class OF poultry are as follows
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FEEDING THE POOR.

The salvation Army is prepared 10 -ee1
500 poor people at their Christmas dinner
reasy. The spread viii be given IN the
hall sdioininy their quarters, under Rrysn s
Han. on Faunln street, beginning al IL
Q clock noon.
rcnnrre- FOR The Post called AZ the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-25

The Post returns thanks to Captain Jas.
Inwlor for an invitation to the editorial
staff to join him in a Christmas dinner at
the Lawlor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-25

Dancing Pumps and Hanan's Patent Calf
Shoes-"The best on EARTH" in the newest
toes and all sizes, at Sans Shoe Store. SO
Main street
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-25

Bronze Kid. Patent Calf and all shades
in Glace KID Evening slippers, at sam s
Shoe Store, 3l5 Main street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-25

Goods exchanged, or money returned II
not suited. Sans Shoe Store. 3i5 Main
street.
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RIT ONE PLACE

whore you get but one class of work, and
that, the best. at 81 Packard's Troy Jaun-
Irv
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EVERYBODY TREATED ALIKE
at 81 Packards Troy Laundry. gi2 Prairie
ovenue
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At Christ church there viii he celebration
Of the holy communion at Z a. M, and
morning prayer aud holy communion at
10 80 a M. At the latter service the !ol-
lowing music will be rendered;
Hymn, 20 Come, All We Faithful, 80,
.......... 800 .........Adeste tidehs
venite, 20 Come Let Is Sing, ".......
........ 49,. 80. .-.-,Gres oEian Nn"Hl
Re Deum. We Praise Thee, o God.
.......Van Boskerch
Jubilate. % BE Joyful in the Lord.
80. ...... 49,. ,Grcgoriln Chant
Hymn. "Hark, the Herald Angels sing
m .Mendelssohn
Anthem. Arise. shine for Thy Light Is
Cone" see. ....... .......G. J. Elvey
Kyrie. Lord. Have Mercy upon Is.
.......... ..... ......, II. II. Woodward
Gloria Tibl, Glory BE to Thee. o Lord
.......-.. ..... .......H II. II. NoodWatd
Gloria Gratius. Thanks Be Unto Thee.
O God" ............. IL H. Woodward
Anthem "Hallelujah Chorus .... Handel
Sursem Corda ...........H II. II. Woodward
sanctus. Holy. Holy Holy. "....... -
Be nedictus. blessed Is He. '........ ---
Aguus Del 20 Lamb Of Cod. -
Gloria in Excelsis GLORY BE to God on
High" ....................... -
Hymn, Christians Awake. Yorkshire
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

Owing TO the rowdyism incident TO 'ae
hour, the cid. time honored custom OF Gel
eera,ins nidnieh, mass has been aeandened
BY the Catholic churches in this section
and in substitution for the miinisht mass
s grand high mass is celebrated at O'Clock
in the morning. This mass was celebrated
AZ usual at the church Of the Administration
this morning. the editice being crowded
with faithful worshiprers- Haydens iuh
mss in c was rendered by the magnificent
choir. with the Adsste kidelis a. an Ok
iertory. The choir OF this church. one o.
the best In Houston. Is composed as ioi-
lows:
Sopranos-Mme. Hume. Fla;to. Gune-
valid, Bering and Miss Rothman.
Altos-Mmes. Carr. Lccsman, Rolf and
Lumm. and Miss Ayeritt.
Tenors--Messrs. Belloese, Giraud, Adair
snd Timmins
Bass-Messrs. Grunewald, MeEnnis, Ken
dali and Heyck.
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Call at Geisclmans for Christmas tur
keys and bear meat.
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E. c. Crawford. the Tea Man. 1912 Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-25

FINE POCKET BOOKS
and Card cases at Pastorizas stationery
store
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-25

Lace Shoes for ladies'. in the pretty color
cut to 49, worth 81. Sans Shoe Store, ais
Main street.
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While giving and receiving presents are
great sources OF 3oy vhith this dag brings,
yet around the family board it sheds iis
greatest lusle- ana brings the greater
number within The compass OF KS good
cheer. The poorest on this day. as rule
are able to provide a good dinner. with
enough LEI, over 20 buy a Few toys for me
children
The streets last might were well fliet
with late Christmas choppers. The display
Of fireworks upon The pgbu ;horoughtares
was reduced 20 a minimum hY the Ylgi.
lance of tn police wlu hal hezu instructed
10 stop this character u ohaer,aueo. tai the
big Christmas guns, tired at ciervAls on
the busy lhproI shfsrgs ISIS -. eien.
reminder hai Christmas wa 81 han3. while
the small boy iniuSiriogs'y emphasized The
fact With Vie oar- splitting tin trsMye,
1he Christmas windows aicuc Main si-ee.
held out attractions Ter is-se numbers a.
children. who. NhAn Teasing thsif sves.
divided the 'ime between viH1luE and Nv
ing 10 gues what sauts Ciant would
bring
In ore ~ he show wi.s7ws az Main
stree, real iVf Ss-l Clsls atfracit3 me
attention ~ rrHs' uarT re-srrr and
espa-ia,ir ~ -l- to1s ass rrls nh'
r7ar i1 z- -.e tates l--.2- go zt-ez-
a-rr
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The seaaon, prompted by lore ana fraugh;
with qualification. viii he received and
compared before The Post comes with The
news Of the day, The weather msy not
exactly suit some people. III; this Is No
time 10 erunble Those who can should
esS al The pleasure the Day SO lavlshiy
brings
The columns o. The Pos; tell Of the
events sncdsai 20 the das. TIE shopp4ns
scenes tAe o.srCrowdei ra1rket, social re
ee;,Iions. The beautiful church services ana
tx?resslons Of GENEROUS feeling Oh every
hGna Of tire movement 70 hrsag the poor
within TIE magic circle .. easoyneat
To some ;he day means great rejoicing
others only q sal re1uiade- cf earthly woes
and poverty stricken lo;S It is matter
q pleasant contemplation however. tha.
the former class n ihis city are greatly in
the majority ans while III the midst CT the
pleasure that she occasioa brings thoSe who
have more than enough should aci be un-
mindful Of their less fortunate nstEhoors.
While Christmas this yosT does uct come
TO US In thc fun irigmps o. prosperi's The
store windows and toy shops are wen fiiied
with the things which 10 the children make
the day. while ~ the endless other lines
OF Christmas presents for TIE older folks
can be found large and eenefsl assert
menis.
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THE LEFT HANDLERS, TREE

In obedience TO a tme-honored custom.
the Left Hand Fishing club will have their
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-25
4 VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.
How the Holiday Viii Be Observed
10 Hosston.
OLD SANTA CLAUS AND HIS GIFTS.
CAr4ssuss Ce,ehrnftcas DINNER for
the DEMONSTRATIONS the Poor.
Services AZ the Churches.
the marry Christmas

THE marry Christmas
which The Pos, wishes all
OF its readers this morn
ING viii come 10 most Of
them. Throughout the
city are scenes Of fest'vity
ard JOY. Reunited house
holds are holding happy
.essts. stockings viii be
unlna5ed GnG the gifts o;
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26
FOUND DEAD IN FlsHINGUREEK.
90 Years of Cures.

While walking across the double
bridge which spans Fishingcreek, be-
low town on Wednesday morning,
William Deily discovered the body Of
a man lying at the bottom Of the creek.
He made the discovery known, and
the body was taken out of the water,
and proved to be a man about forty
five years ofage. The body had the
appearance Of having been in the
water for about two weeks. There
was nothing found to lead to his
identity, and the impression is that
he committed suicide.
Guy Jacoby acting as coroner, and
a jury composed of J. S. Williams, G..
w. Sterner, Ihos. ]. Barton, H. l..
McHenry, G. w. Driesbach and w.
H. Fausey rendered the following
verdict:
"That the unknown man came to
his death by drowning in the waters
of Fishing creek, probably in Blooms
burg, the day not being known, but
that the deed was committed by him
self without the knowledge of any
other person"
The body was taken in charge and
prepared for burial by undertaken
Baker.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26
BLOOMSBURY FURNITURE
COMPANY.
Judgments Confessed for $4,000.

On Wednesday morning a judg-
ment was entered by confession in
the Prothonotary's Office, in favor of
DR.. w. M Reber, trustee for certain
creditors named in the paper, for the
sum of $I5,57S.5C and another
judgment in favor of DR.. f. w.
Redeker, trustee for certain other
creditors. in the sum of $3,46I.3I,
making total of $I9,o39.S7. The
defendant in these judgments is the
Bloomsburg Furniture Company. Exc
cutions have been issued, and the
property will be sold by the sheriff.
The bonds secured by mortgage on
the buildings are guaranteed by the
Bloomsbury Land Improvement Co.,
so that the bond holders are perfectly
safe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

The Sunbury Daily says that TIE
Ninth ward of that city is the banner
ward of Northumberland county, and
perhaps of the state. The judge has
one eye, one inspector has only one
arm and the other one has part of his
hand off, and the two clerks are left
handed. There were los votes re-
gistered and they polled no. Who
can beat this ?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

The following letters are advertised
Nov "a, 1896. Mr.. Charles Apple
man, Mr.. Harman Artman, Miss Bell
Conner, Mr.. Frank Eager, Mrs.
Millie Hess, Mr.. E. R. Holley, Mr.
J. C, Hutchins, Rev. Jincks Johnson,
Mrs. Mary Keller, Mr.. James Right,
Mrs. Salie Smith, Mrs. Annie M.
Stoner, Mr.. Uriah Stocker, Elijah
So.aer. VIII be sent to the dead
etter office Dec. s, 1896.
JAMES II. MERCER, p. NJ.
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For RENT. The west half of a
double house on East Third street,
Bloomsbury. Possession given on
December Ist. All modern conven-
fences. Rent reasonable. Apply to ].
w. Conner, Orangeville, or ID. W.
Campbell, Bloomsburg. II-I9-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

A cup of muddy coffee is not whole
some, neither is bottle of muddy
medicine. One way to know a relia-
BILE and skillfully- prepared blood-puri-
fer is by its freedom from sediment.
Ayers Sarsaparilla is always bright
and sparkling, because it is an extract
and not a decoction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Travel was impeded on the Penn
sylvania railroad last Friday by a
wreck near Espy ferry. A coal train
ran into slide, and the engine and
thirteen cars were deralled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26
Copneot,out.s First Thanksgiving.

The public records of Connecticut
show that the first Thanksgiving of the
Hartford settlers was held on Aug. 30,
1889. In 1868 the Hartford and New
Haven colonies were united, and from
that time on the governors of the colony
and state of Connecticut have regularly
issued their Thanksgiving proclama.
tions. Now York Sun.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

While coming down stairs on
Tuesday night, John K. Lockard had
the misfortune to slip and fall, break
ing his leg above the knee. The ac-
cdent is a very painful one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

At a pigeon shooting contest held
by the Gun Club beyond Oak Grove
on Monday James H. Mercer and
Matthew Quick were tie for the first
honor, each killing nine out of ten.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

If you are looking for lamps of any
kind, hall lamps, psrlor lamps, ban
quet lamps, you can find them in all
styles at ]. H. MERGERS opposite
Episcopal Church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Positively and undoubtedly the fin
est tailoring and finest fitting, the
largest and most elegant line of cloths
and cassimeres and the most moderate
prices ever known in Bloomsbury at
Maier's, the tailor, clothier, halter and
furnsher. Clothing made to fit and
fit TO wear.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

John E. 'Fidler is in Philadelphia
this week, purchasing the necessary
machinery for laundry which he
expects to start soon. He will locate
in the Sloan building on Market
Street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

The publication of the premium list
of the Bloomsburg Fair has been un-
avoidably delayed. 1t will appear
next week in supplement form.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26
ANNOUNCEMENT rs.
For a Shave or Hair Gut.

For a good and quick shave or hair
cut, go to James Reilly's tonsorial
room in Exchange Block, first floor,
next to Express Office. None but
experienced workmen employed.
I2-I2-IVr,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

The Berwick High School foot ball
team defeated the Normal Reserves
on Normal field Saturday afternoon
by score of IS to 6. They were
entirely too weighty for the Normal
bows.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

You can always get what you want
at Lyons meat market, and the price
he charges never frightens you away.
Main street, above Iron.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

The Knights of the Golden Eagle
will go to Benton on Thursday night,
Dec. 18th to visit the Castle located
at that place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

The musicale at the Nj. +. Taber-
nacle last Friday night was largely az
tended, and pronounced very good by
all present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

A remonstrance against Pottsville
drum corps rehearsals next door to a
dwelling refers to them as San inter-
minable hell by night and day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

To-day ends the foot ball season.
Normal will close the season with a
game with the Central High School
team Of Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Thursday Nov. a6th, Thanksgiving
Day. This store will be closed all
day, but open Wednesday night until
Q o'clock. The BROADWAY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

The Board of Trustees of the State
Hospital for the Insane, at Danville,
have awarded the contract for build
ing the hospital barn to a Lewisburg
firm for $S596.64. The barn was
destroyed by fire some time ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Footpads are so numerous at
Shenandoah, and SO many have been
held up and robbed, that the people
are afraid to venture out after dark.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

W. H. Gilmore has opened a toy
store In the room formerly occupied
by J, X. Schuyler & Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Why not profit by the experience
of others who have found a permanent
cure for catarrh in Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla
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The German Bros, presenting
their side splitting farce, entitled
" The Gilhooleys Abroad" will ap-
pear at the Opera House Friday
night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

New designs in wall paper from the
cheapest to the very best at J. II.
MERGERS, Main Street above Iron.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Special sale for 3 days commencing
Thursday on Chocolate Daintes Ioc.
Id. at Deitrick's, Market Square.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

BARRIERS are all anticipating a great
boom in business after the foot ball
season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Fresh meat of all kinds at the very
lowest prices at Lyons meat market,
Main street, above Iron.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Everything looks nice at Lyons
meat market. Try his sausage, its
fine. Main street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26
Legal advertisements on page 7.

A corporation of corporations-the
fat mems club
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

y Services will be held in St. Paul's
church this morning at ten o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Geo. w. Ferris, inventor of the
famous Ferris Wheel, died at Pittsburg
on Saturday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26
UNDERTAKING.
w. C. WALI,-
~a::Yndertaker:.-

Embalming done by the latest I'M
proved methods. Special attention
given to all the details of the funeral.
Carriages provided, &c.
A competent lady assistant. Calls
during the day can be left at the Lead
er Store, and night calls at the board
ing house Of Mrs. Blosser, corner O.
Market and Third Streets,
IL II1 ZIG ~ = CCN INJECTION
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|. ". HARTMAN 4 som
MARKET SQUARE DRY GOODS HOUSE

Soon after The Thanksgiving turkeys eaten u ne aH open
- tine line Of holiday goods.
We shall have the best and newest line of Christmas
ever offered by us for 10c 5c 2O 25c &c. 4Oc SOC up to
Soo PeoPe will give presents this year according to their
purses 10 those who have longer purse strings we can run
the list up to $500 We always keep reliable line of pres
ens and that one of the the crowd comes to u.s.
names and prices dress pattern will make nice and GOOD
presently ~ e'0'
Have you heard of new are CHARMING for . vorr ~
fur, plush and cloth capes just son. 'o f'-
opened at special prices. They
must and are to be sold Have you learned that we
are about to open on 1st of
nave you head OF or seen December of the lines of
the jackets just bought holiday goods? Dolls are add
New York? The light colors ed to our stock: WV "NN
The whole country is invited to call see them after Mon
day 3Oth. We have enough for all.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

This Office will be closed to-day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Have you heard of or seen
the new jackets just bought in
New York? The light colors
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

This Is the stamp that the letter bore
which carried the story far and wide.
OF certain cure for the loathsome sore
That bubbled up from the tainted tide
ofthe blood below. And twas Ayers name
And his sarsapsriila, that all now, know,
That was just beginning its fight of fame
with its cures Of SO years ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Besides the positions mentioned last week
as as held by DIR. Edward f. Smith formerly OF
1nls town, now of New York City, he is an
instructor in Surgery in the New Norh
ppolycllnic Medical School and Hospital, and
pprosector n to the chair Of Anatomy il
bellevue Hospital Medical College.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Have you learned that we
are about to open on LIST of
December one of the lines of
holiday goods? Dolls are add
ed to orr stock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

Have you heard of our new
fur, plush and cloth capes just
opened at special prices. They
must and are to be sold.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-26

The whole country is invited call see them after Mon
day 3Oth We have enough for all
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-05-23

or one-third tho cost Of from large
trees. On ny fathers place is an or
chard where man picked 40 barrels
Of apples in day, while a one-armed
man picked e2 barrels. The fruit was
al hand-picked into baskets and care
fully emptied. In this same orchard
last year, it was not possible for man
to pick morr than four barrels in = day
from the Baldwin trees. In the one
case the trees were young and small
and short ladders, or none at all, were
used. In the other . man had to climb
to the top Of 40-foot ladder to gather
the fruits.
The fruit Of young trees is Of finer
quality than on old ones It's larger,
Of better color, and freer from worm
holes and scab. The small trees are
easier to prune, may be set closer and
are more profita bic IN every way. Take
the item Of picking alone, and the lif-
ference in favor of small trees amounts
to 10 to 20 cents . barrel, while the en-
hanced value Of the fruit amounts to
double or quadruple this
What shall we do with the old or
chard? Cut it down? Yes, but not
until You get a young one into bear
ing. Use it for hog or sheep pasture
and do not pick the apples except
when fruit is high in price. They
make . cheap and good food for hogs,
and it will often be money in ones
pockets to leave them alone unless
you can sell them to a buyer and have
him pick them.--Southcrn Farm.