Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-19

The Ohio County Farmers Institute
met in Chapel Hall, West Liberty, at
| one O'Clock, December 18th, and was
opened by a piano solo by Miss Lou
McCulloch, and prayer by Mr.. James
Orr, a member Of the Institute. The
President, Mr.. j. B. Garyin, made a
few remarks in reference TO the very
| thin attendance at the opening ses-
sion.
Mr.. C. w. Atkinson presented a
paper, subject Education Necessary
in Farm Labor" The quacK, or unedu-
Gated farmer was compared to quack
education was necessary in all lines of
work, whether professional or agricul-
tural. Improved methods in conduct
ing farm operations rendered it abso-
luteiy necessary to have good degree
of education. A general discussion fol-
lowed, in which many Of the members
sisted on practical education as abso-
lutely necessary to conducting success
full farm operations.
The next paper was by DR.. Brown
Atkinson, on Commercial Fertilizers
How to Gain Best Results" This was
| treated in an able and scientific man
ner. It's effect on securing a good
stand of grass was a great advantage
and long step toward successful agri-
! culture. This subject elected remarks
from many members of the Institute,
and many questions were asked Mr.. At
kinson in reference to the application
of his subject. Mr.. Dunlap insisted on
the intelligent use of fertilizers Using
them Unfortunately was like a ply
stefan giving patent medicine with
out diagnosing the disease for which
he was prescribing.
"Co-operative Insurance was the
next paper before the Institute. 1t was
presented by Mr.. Luther Connolly,
who is intimately associated with the
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company,
as its secretary and treasurer, and
who thoroughly understands the work
ing of that system of insurance. A
lively discussion was engaged in on
this subject by Mr.. Connolly, Mr.. w NJ
| Dunlap and others, Mr.. Dunlap taking
the ground that mutual insurance was
impractical and unsafe, and witnessed
with his own losses in mutual life in
| surance company A considerable feel
ing was manifested by some of the
speakers, and Mr.. Dunlap left the hall
with a bee" in his hat.
The hour having arrived for adjourn
ment, Institute took a recess until Z
o'clock p. m.
In the evening the Institute opened
with music. A selection by the school
No. %, and prayer by Rev. Balzer, fol-
lowed by a selection by the school No.
! II.
The first paper was by Miss Halle
Jacob, Brains in Housework," splen-
did paper touching on the inner house
life Of the mother, daughter and sister.
| The next was recitation by Miss
Lewis, a humorous story of two truant
boys. Next Miss Cox rendered a vocal
selection.
The Cultivation of the Social Ma
ture Among Farmers" was the subject
of a paper bly, Mr.. Geo. Eagleson. The
social side of farm life was treated in
an able manner, and his paper elected
much applause.
A selection by the band was next in
order. Next a recitation by Miss Lou
Morgan, subject, Tongues treated in
humorous way, a performance that
did credit to Miss Morgan's ability to
entertain. Next was a song by Eagle
| son, and recitation by Miss Julia
Otto, of the school, both excelfently
rendered.
How the Secretary of Agriculture
Can Help Farmers" was discussed at
length by Prof. T. C. Atkinson, of
West Virginia University His remarks
| were loudly applauded. His subject
was treated in its many phases. Law
yers. doctors and preachers look after
their own interests, and why should
not the farmer?
After music by the band the Institute
took a recess until Saturday morning
at 10 O'Clock.
SATURDAYS SESSION.
Institute was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Carver, of the Presbyterian
church. followed by q piano solo by
Miss Ridgely. A goodly number of the
members of the Institute We're present
at the opening session. Slight changes
were made in the arrangement of the
programme on account of performers
not being present TO take part in the
order in which their names appeared
on the programmes.
The paper by Mr. James Orr. Large
Farms VS.. Small Ones" first came in
order In the outset he raised the
question as to the profits of the two
classes of farms, and discussed the
question on that line. 1t was an intel
ligent and carefully prepared discus
sion of the subject, and was greatly
appreciated by the audience. The sub
ject was discussed by Prof. Atkinson,
| Mr.. Foreman and others.
The paper of Mr.. Archie McCulloch
came next in order-'The Outlook for
The Boys on The Farm" This was
one of the best papers read before the
Institute Mr.. MeCulloch, who is one
OF our most successful teachers, hand
led his subject with ability and was
listened TO with close attention by an