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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11
WAIT SHALL WE TEACH THE YOUNG

agriculture should be taught in
all public schools, and in private
schools as we'll. The true object of
teaching the young is to Undue their
minds with elementary truths and
train them in the use of such truths,
as a foundation for the education
which IS completed only when death
or senility writes a period after the
last completed sentence. Strange as
it may seem, the most important
facts in nature have been the most
neglected in our curricula. A man
may corner wheat and thus tax the
bread. eaters to the extent of millions
of dollars, and yet be an ignoramus,
who knows nothing of the laws of
nature which has made wheat pos
sible. The society pet may pay SIS
for a boquet for his best girl, and
yet, if he knows not whence the
flowers came, and by what means,
his name belongs in the innumerable
category of sap-heads, who know
about as much of the facts that con-
Germ him as the little city girl, who,
on a visit to her aunt in the country
refused the milk because it had ga
thick yellow scum on it." There
can be no better way to broaden the
youthful mind, than to give it a
knowledge Of the fundamental prin-
ciples and processes that account for
the food we eat, tha clothes we wear
and the facts that confront us every
day of lives. Can a youth grow
to maturity, with no knowledge of
how plants grow, how they are nour-
ished how species and varieties Origi-
nate what elements enter into their
nutrition, and by what means these
elements are assimilated the effects
or pOllinatiOn, in the production of
new varieties, budding and grating ;
the characteristics of the different
soils, and the effects upon growth of
fertilizing and cultivation and the
effects upon plants of the work of
insects both injurious and beneficial
can he be uninformed upon these
subjects, and escape the stigma of
gross ignorance? The field of agri.
culture is a broad one, and only ele-
mentary principles r necessary for
others than practical farmers. But
these elements are necessary for the
complete preparation of the youth
full mind for the acquisition of knowl-
edge, which is the proper office of
the common schools. Such training
is also necessary for self-production.
When green-horns are humbugged
by nursery agents with "peach
grated on mesquite so they will
stand drOuth," and innumerabIe
similar frauds, it only emphasizes
the fact that people who have no
knowledge of the principles of agri-
cultre, "'and their money, are soon
parted" No matter if the youth
never plants a seed or reaps a har-
vest, he needs a knowledge of the
fundamental principles of agricul-
ture, as a protection against those
who know more but lack integrity.
Farm and Ranch.
IA m.Es cov. Pay. use Sharples Cream Separa-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11

Avoid ec%centricities in note paper.
Plain white unruled paper, of medium
size, or delicate gray or very pale
blue paper, may be used by a lady,
but anything startling or bizarre
violates good form.-Selected.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11

The holy spirit is a spirit, and not
Jne mood of the mind it is not
5abbatical, but daily; it is not a
morning and an evening temper, but
a perpetual presence in us.-William
MOuntfOrt.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11

Col. r. W. Wharton, Washington, N. c.; DR.
r. II. Speight, Wrendale, N. c.; r. II. Kicks
Rocky Mount, N. c.; h. H. Knight, Eagle
Rock, N. c.; W. L. Kennedy, Falling Greek,
N. c.; Gen. 7. F. TOOn, LumbertOn, N. c.; DR..
Elias Fulp, Fulp, N. O.; w. L. BOuldin,
ArchdaIe, N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11
AGRICULTURAL DIRECTORY.

n. C. Cotton Planters Association.
Secretary-Jno P. Allison, Concord, N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11
N. c. Tobacco Growers Association.

P~resident-John s. Cunningham, Cunning,
hams, N. c..
Vice-President-J. B. Phillips, Battleboro
N. 9.
Secretary-T. B. Parker, HillsbOrO, N. c.
Treasurer-W. B. Upchurch, MorrisviIle, N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11

To Make Cows Pay, use Sharples Cream Separa-
tors. Book Business D~airying" & Cat. 25 free
w. Chester, Pa.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11
N. c. Swine Breeders Association

Presldent-J. NJ. Johnson, West Raleigh,
NC
Vice-President-C. c. Moore, Charlotte, N. c.
S~ecretary-Frank E. Emery, West Raleigh,
N G,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11
+ THE GREATEST OF OUR PREMIUM OFFERS,

The first 14O persons who send us 81 or more in NEW subscriptions and
ask Us to send them the american Queen nj year as a premium will
be in luck. The Progressive Farmer some time ago purchased a number
of yearly subscriptions to the American Queen--14o of these have not
been filled. To show how how lucky e were, it's only necessary to say
that W purchased when the magazine was not nearly so good az row
hence at a cheaper price. Since then it has been wonderfully improved,
it's subscription list increased, and the subscription price raised from fifty
. seventy-fve cents.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11
N. c, State Horticultural Society.

%' ~ wow AS4 ~SS4SS1'
P~resident-J. VanLindley, Pomona, NC
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. F. Massey, Raleigh.
Secretary and Treasurer-Franklin Sherman
Raleigh.
District Vice Presidents-R. c. Simon, Onen
Warren, j. S. Westbrook, o. w. BIacknaI,
D. T. Parker, c. R. B. Caldwell and DR.. Balm
sere.
Executive COmmittee-B. Won Herff, P. II.
Beck, ]. +. CULVER, ]. Van Lindley and Frank
in Sherman.
n. c. Agricultural Experiment Station.
Oirector-George I. Winston, West Raleigh,
NC.
AgricuIturist-Benj. Irby, West Raleigh, N c.
HorticuIturist-W. F. Massey, West Raleigh,
N c.
Professor of Animal H~usbandry-J. NJ. JOIN
son, West Raleigh, N. G..
N. C. Crop Pest Commission.
S. L. Patterson, Chm'n, Raleigh; DR.. Geo. T,
Winston, Raleigh; J. Van Lindley, Pomona.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
OFFICERS.
commissioners. l.. Patterson.
Secretary-T. K. Bruner.
Assistant, in Charge of ImmigratiOn-J. W.
Thompson.
State Veterinarian -
State Chemist-B. w. KiIgOre.
Entomologist and lBOtanist-Franklin Sher-
man.
Postofice address Of all officers, Raleigh,
NC
N. C. Swine Breeders Association.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-06-11

Last summer Tommie Jones and
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
TIMELY TOPICS.

 F. W. McGarry invites the ladies of Waterbury to attend his millinery opening next week.
 Fancy pillow tops at Conlon Bros to- night for 25c. Ladies' albatross waists $1.50.
 The long and the short of it in over coats can be found in J. B. Mullings's stock. Best there is for man and boy. Don't buy old fashioned wall paper. Ziglatzki-Marks buy from five leading factories.
 Hat wear is the all absorbing topic with the ladies. l. Chases collection is a marvel of beauty.
 D. l.. Dickinson has white southern meal for the table. Get his prices on hay, oats, etc.
 Beautiful weather to ride out to Oak wood on the North Main street trolley and see those lots and cottages that are for sale.
 A. F. Taylor can furnish employ ment to good painters and paper hang CTS.
 Just the season for a gas heater. The United Gas Improvement Co have several styles.
 Get Banner oil heater from Hard ing; only $4; will make home comfort able chilly evenings.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
One Way to Get n Wife.

The accidental dropping of dime down his back secured bride for George Holden, of Scranton, Pa. Hold en is 23 years of age. One night at the theater a ten-cent piece slipped from the hand of Miss Hatty Sturgis. Although a thorough search was made by Miss Sturgis and a girl friend, it could not be found. The girls were lismayed, for they had no money and their homes were nearly two miles distant Holden, although five cents was the extent of his belongings, and he an entire stranger, gallantly offered to escort them home. His, offer was ac- cepted. Tn bidding adieu to the young women he explained that the lost coin had slipped down his back and was then reposing in his left sock. Cap tivated by his neat speech, Miss Stur- gis encouraged his attentions, and the sther day they were married.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK

Miss "Polly Ticks" was the charm ing. beguiling young lady who had thc village at her feet last evening. Itnas always been announced openly by Polly that she would never be welded to any particular man or party until after election. Carter's hall was or course the objective point of all and 1t presented most animated sight. Dur ing the afternoon there was some trou- bla among several of the politicians concerning the box tenders, and Chair man HOIohan of the town committee came up and strengthened it out. James Cavanaugh acted as moderator, and H. NJ. Rigney was the same Shrewd, cautious master of ceremonies. It was great night in the village and the streets were alive with people. Hardly an intoxicated person was to be seen during the entire evening.
 Harry Sizer met with a serious and painful accident this morning in the spinning room of the pin factory. He was walking through the room when a piece of steel flew from some quar- ter and struck him in the eye, binding him for the time. Mir SiZer found the wound so painful that he went to Wa terbury and Dr ROdman examined it. II lLHhuuHidliOH Sels III ne VIII loSe the sight. Mir SiZer returned to Water bury after dinner to have an operation performed.
 The first car in a line of cars re- turning to Waterbury about 5:45 o'clock last evening jumped the track on North Willow street near Ridge wood street. The car. as well as oth- CTS following, was crowded with pas sengers, most of them being employees of the American Pin Co. The con struction car arrived at the place of the accident in short time and after a half hours work succeeded in replac- ing the car wheels on the tracks. Most of the passengers walked home. No one was hurt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS.
MUSICAL RECITAL LAST NIGHT
 A FLATTERING SUCCESS.

The Little Ones Did Remarkably Well
 Union Church Well Filled-Mrs
 Wise's Management Visiting Day at
 School-Wild Geese Fly South.
 4 very enjoyable as well as highly successful recital was given last even ing ill the Union church by the mem- bers of Mrs $. A. Wise's musical kin dergarten class. A large number of ln- vitations were issued and a good sized gathering was present. Those who at tended felt well repaid. The little girls in their various roles made no mistakes and displayed marked degree of in- telliEence musically. It was highly successful.
 Herbert Place killed large flat headed adder yesterday in the same place where other snakes of similar kind have been found. It is thought that q nest of them has been discov- cred.
 No sessions of the public schools were held yesterday on account of 1t being visiting day with the teachers. Miss Beardsley and Miss Dubois vis- ited the Watertown school and Prin- cipal Fletcher went to Bridgeport.
 Flocks of wild geese have been seen flying south. Their start is early and an almost sure indication of cold weather
 Edwin Beardsley, who is studying in Philadelphia perfecting himself in surgery, has been visiting the family of George Beardsley of this place.
 H. P. Melins of Reynolds Bridge is moving into one of the tenements on Mob hill.
 A Naugatuck man has been in Oak vile trying to negotiate with George Beardsley for his place on the main street, which he desired to use as a drug store. Oakville is in need of such business, and no doubt it would be a profitable investment.
 Tilley Kane, the nurse, has finished her work at Mrs L'Hommideau's.
 A valuable bull pup owned by Eddie Beardsley met with death in a pecu- liar manner a few days ago, a stick of wood flying, from the. chopping block and striking him on the head. The animal was killed instantly.
 The seIectmen and trolley officials were in the village to-day inspecting the trolley layout.
 Quite a few went to Watertown this morning to be made voters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
4 CERTAIN CURE FOR DYsEN-
 FIERY AND DIARRHOEA.

"-Some years ago was one of a party that intended making long bi- cycle trip" says F. l.. Taylor of New Albany, Bradford county, Pa. '1 was taken suddenly with diarrhOea, and was about to give up the trip, when Editor Ward of the Laceyyille Messen- ger suggested that I take a dose of ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. I purchased bot tie and took two doses, one before starting and one on the route. l made the trip successfully and never felt any i'll effect. Again last summer I was almost completely run down with an attack of dysentery. l bought a bottle of this same remedy and this time one dose cured me" Sold by all
 druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
MCKINLEY WILL READ.
Amount Said to be From s225,ooo to
 S25O,OOo.

Canton. O., Sept 2S.-Secretary Cor teiou came here yesterday to assist Mrs Mckinley ill disposing of matters connected with the late presidents es- tate. He arrived in the morning and was at once driven to the Mckinley home. After meeting Mrs Mckinley the question of filing the will was ta- ken up. The trying task of reading it to her was undertaken by the secre- tary. At o'clock Judge Day and Secretary Cortelyou went to the office of the probate judge and offered the will of President Mckinley for pro- bate. They carried with them the following:
 q. Ida s. Mckinley, widow of Will liam Mckinley, deceased, hereby de- cline the administration of his estate and recommend the appointment of William R. Day and George B. Cortel- you as administrators with the will annexed"
 This recommendation bears the date of September 2. 1901.
 Following is the text of President McKinley's will:-
 Executive Mansion,
 WaSnlnSIOn, U. C. q publish the following as my latest will and testament, hereby reyoking all former wills
 To my beloved wife. Ida S. EIcKin- ley, I bequeath all of my real estate, wherever situated, and the income of any personal property of which I may be possessed at death, during her nat ural life. I make the following charge upon all of my property, both real and personal: To pay my mother during her life $1,000 year and at her death said sum to be paid to my sister, Helen Mckinley. If the income from propL erty be insufficient to keep my wife in great comfort and pay the annuity above provided, then I direct that such of my property be sold so as to make sum adequate for both purposes. Whatever property remains at the eleath of my wife, I give to my broth CTS and sisters, share and share alike. My chief concern is that my wife from my estate shall have all she requires for her comfort and pleasure, and that my mother shall be provided with whatever money she requires to make her old age comfortable and happy.
 Witness my hand and seal this 22nd day of October, 1897, to my last will and testament. made at the city of Washington, District of Columbia
 ''William Mckinley"
 s'The foregoing will was witnessed by us this 22nd day of October 1897, at the request of the testator, and his name signed hereto in our presence and our signature hereto in his pres ences
 "G. B. Cortelyou, "Charles Loeff1er's
 It is stated on authority that the Mckinley estate will total $225, ,0OO to $250,000, including life insurance of $67, ,000. Aside from this insurance the estate consists of real estate here | and contiguous to Canton and of de. posits in Washington banks. Monday morning has been fixed by the probate court for a hearing prior to probatina the willie Then it is expected Sao,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS.
TROLLEY AND TOWN OFFICIALS
 INSPECT NEW LAYOUT.
Held a Conference Here This Morning The New Route to GreenviIIe Sur veyed-WIn Continue Past NethO- dist Church-A Lightley Avenue Mystery.

Mystery.
 Once more interest i'm the new troll ley road has revived. The local select men met General Manager Sewell and Engineer Smith of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company this morning. a conference having been ar ranged here with State Highway Com missioner Mcdonald. The officials and selectmen went over the proposed lay out for the purpose of giving q thor ough and final inspection of the line where the exact layout of the new road would be. The WatertOwn se- lectmen have been waiting for this inspection to take place before render ing their decision to the trolley people, and it was practically a -.getting to- getherF in opinions and decisions of the different parties concerned The later proposed extension running from Keilty's store to GreenviIIe was also inspected by General Manager Sewall and the other officials in regard to grade and other details. The exten- sion to GreenviIIe has already been surveyed and mapped out. The troll ley road will pass along the main highway past the Methodist church.
 
 tothe1oop to benefitup town people and residents of the heights. The exact location of the terminus at GreenviIle had not been decided. but it will prob ably be in front of A. N. WoOlson's factory.
 The selectmen and town clerk held an all day session in the town hall to- day, commencing at 9 o'clock, for the of Onlx- e small number took the electors oath.
 Both the democrats and republicans will hold caucus on Friday evening, October 4. at $ o'clock, to nominate town officers to be voted for. at the town election October q.
 George Brennan returned yesterday.
 'Duckie" Hart of Waterbury is at tending Taft's school.
 Charles Warner has a new cider mill. and is prepared for any amount of apple grinding this fall
 The hill leading to IT. P. Barlow's has been closed to the public a1uring the time improvements are being made.
 Gilbert Williams will return with his family from the beach next Tues day.
 Residents along LightIey avenue have something new to talk about. This time it is q night prOwler who scares young women out of their Sev- en senses and walks up and down the street his intentions being sur rounded with the utmost mystery. Two men residing in the same tene- ment on Lightley avenue are laughing over an incident that happened to them concerning their feelings to- wards this night prowIer. They were walking along the street in opposite directions It was quite dark and
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28

forms were not easily distinguished. Each mistook the other for the mys- terious prowIer, and there was fun for a minute. One ran for a rock from the stone wall near by and the other followed. shouting lustily. 1t was give and take until the mistake was discovered and then both adjourned to have q drink-of tea.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28

The Benson Furniture Co sell the famous Crawford range as well as other styles.
 A nice assortment of belts at Reid & Hughes's tonight for 10c. Latest popular music.
 Handsome Hamburg founcings 115 yards wide at Turnbull's for 59c q yard. New torchon laces.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
A Kind oIa WnrId

''It's sad old world.'' he saide When he and trouble met, But brightly, overhead,
 The sun was shining yet; ''It's sad old world, he criedI Yettall around him there Were men puffed up with pride And children free from cares 'Tt's kind old world he saids When fortune came his way; A little child lay dead
 Across the street that day.; 'It's glad old world he sang. A good old worldn" and high Above his. singing rang
 A mothers hopeless cry. -S. F. Riser, in Chicago Record-Her-
 ald
 c A SIT 7EA Bears the 1 The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature ss I@2zzzS<
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
BUNKER HILL NOTES.

At Bunker Hill chapel tomorrow Rev Charles E. Granger will be in charge. Sabbath school, 3 p. m. Preaching by the pastor, 4:15 p. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28
TO-DAY

Is rseho napd dtaket
 
  Don't wait until values have got reach; time 0 buy rroprtym
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28

tary Cortelyou and Judge Day will be finally appointed administrators of the estate, with the will annexed, and will give bond.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-28

CAsToREA. Bear. the The Kind You Haze Always BOugtt A's's'''' sf NNAzzzSm
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
Heptasophs Surprise Member

In honor Of the forty-fourth birthday
anniversary OF Harry Stafford, m1m-
Der Of Delaware Conclave, /. o. H.. a
delegation Of the order paid a surprise
visit to Mr.. StaffOrd's home in Eden
Park on Friday evening. The time
was spent in an enjoyable manner.
with music and refreshments. II T1s
a complete surprise to Mr.. Stafford but
that was the important part of the
scheme
Miss Mabel Talley entertained the
company with readings and recitatlons.
Miss Minnie Vincent and Miss Lillian
Meginness gave some excellent musi-
cal selections
Harry Wadd ngtOn, with his good
songs, made feature OF the evenings
entertainment, and he was encOred
several times.
Among others present weIa The
Rev and Mrs. " p. Northrup, Mrs. f.
g. Aeginness, Milton Townsend. w. d.
Palmer, Jacob Rebman, Z. w. Stewart,
]. w. Mackey and T. X. Frazier.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
CARRIE NATION
PRINTS A PAPER
Characteristic Reading for
Two of the Departments
Of the Sheet

Topeka. March 1.-THE initial edi-
tlon OF Mrs. Carrie Nations newspaper,
"rhe Smashers' Mail" Is interesting.
II is a four column. i6 page paper OF
neat appearance. containing several
half-tone illustrations Of various scenes
during the last Joint crusade. Mrs. Ma
ton says in her saln,atory:
Il have no apologies TO make In hav-
ing Nick Chiles for the publisher Of
The Smashers' Mail. Our Saviour ate
with puhlicans and sinners TO do them
good. The servant IS not above his
Lord. This paper shall be. as It's name,
The Smashers' Mail. ! shall put into
the columns the letters l get from all
over, even those ! get from across the
water. Those wishing 10 say anything
through the columns of The Smashers
Mail must put It In the form OF let
ter and use brevity. the soul Of wit"
On the 1ith page is found picture Of
Nick Chiles, the negro publisher I'm
derneath are the lines. business
manager of The Smashers' Mail and
The Plaindealer. who went 10 the re-
lief OF Mrs Nation when deserted by
tho law and order people
Among the departments under which
the letters are published In The
Smashers Mail are Letters from
hell' and Letters from honest peo-
pie"
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
Celebrated Her Birthday
Special TO the Evening Journal

Hptcial 10 the Evening Journal
Newport, March 9-Elizabeth Car
ton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Owen
Carton, entertained a number Of her
little friends on Friday afternoon, from
2 to O'Clock, IL being the occasion CT
the third anniversary of her birth. The
children had delightful time playing
games. Refreshments were served. A
birthday cake beautifully decorated
and onamented with three little light
ed waxen tapers was a source Of great
delight to the children.
Among the little guests present were:
Marguerite Stevenson, Marjorie Stuart,
Sarah Hanna, Grace Cunningham. FL
garda Sindall. Madeline Allison, Eliza
beth Carton, Arthur Green.
Judson Hearn and Vernon Lyman, OF
Newport, and Madeline Heck, Leon
Heck and Charles Handy, of Wilm ng-
ton.
The older friends present were: Mrs.
James Handy. Mrs. Kate Heck, Mrs. A.
Heck, Miss Eva Heck, Miss Lottie
Campbell, Miss Charlotte Camp
bell. Miss Nellie Carton, Miss
Annie Reeves, OF Wilmington. and Mrs.
Gregg lyman. Mrs NJ. Allison. Miss
Mary Green, Miss Margaret Sindail.
Mrs Owen Carton. the Rev Aloysius
Green, the Rev. Wyllys Rede and the
Rev. Daniel Green, Of Newport
Mrs. Walter Young spent Thursday
in Wilmington.
Mrs William King was the guest of
Wilmington friends this week.
Miss Mary W Green went to Dover
for a short visit.
Miss Mary Robinson was a visitor in
Wilmington this week.
j. b Southard night operator at the
r., W. & b. tower spent Thursday with
relatives in Wilmington
Mrs. H. A. Dempsey has been quite IN
for several days past
Ralph Finn and William ]. Hilliarf
went 10 Dover on Friday to attend tn,
clos ing session Of the Legislature.
Mrs. William r. Finn, who has beer
spending several days with Mrs. J. N
Nuber, Of Washington, d. c., returned
this week
Mrs Walter Young was a visitor IL
Wilmington last week