The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-08-14
FINE CORN CROPS
ABOUT PRINCETON.
Williamson Plan" Adopted by Number
of Progressive Farmers.-.MasoniC
PiCnic... Other Items.

PiCnic... Other Items.
Princeton, August 13- Reports go
up from almost every section about the
fine crop prospect. In this locality they
probably present better average than
in number of years at this season.
Both cotton and corn are about as good
as the most favorable conditions could
make them. They have not suffered
for rain and did not lack for the proper
cultivation. 1t appears that every far
mer has We'd with his neighbor in max
ing the best crop. Especially is this
apparent in the present crop of corn.
The Oldest farmers around here will tell
you they never saw the promise of
larger yields of corn in this section be-
fore. A verification of this claim is to
be seen by looking over the crops of
Capt. j. B. Humbert, Mr.. M. B. Nc
Cuen, Mr.. f. L. Bramlett, Mr.. j. w.
Taylor, Mrs. j. X. McCuen, Mr. j. T.
Machen and numerous others.
AS stated, the season has been unus-
ualIy good, but many will concede the
present stimulous in corn growing to
the Williamson Plan" While a great
number have adopted the new method
in part, Capt. Humbert has given the
plan very thorough test on eight acres
in fourteen acre field The William
son idea was followed in the prepara-
ton and fertilization of the entire field
but on six acres the "Humbert plan"
was observed in the cultivation. And
when the report for The ADVERTISER
is made of the harvest, as now con-
templated, the indications are that the
larger yield will be made per acre on
the six acre portion. However Capt
Humbert is satisfied with results so far
on the Williamson" part of the ex-
pertinent. The crop is practically made.
All of it is of the Minter variety of
corn.
1t is expected that the Masonic picnic
at Mt. Bethel next Saturday, August
II, will attr lct a tremendous crowd
Preparations for the event have been
under way for week or two and every
thing will be in readiness for the days
exercises. The invited speakers for
the occasion are the Hon. George S.
Mower Of Ncwberry, the Hon. John X.
Hood of Anderson, and the Hon. Robt.
A. Cooper of Laurens.
The picnic is to be given by the Ma
sons Of Princeton and the public exer-
cises of the day will be presided over
by DR.. Casper Q West. A general in
vitation has been extended to sister
lodges and the public to meet with the
local members of the Order on historic
soil, the celebrated old Mt. Bethel
camp ground, August II.
Messrs. Allen and John Sullivan, sue
cessful young farmers and business men
of this place, have just had installed a
complete Munger system ginnery.
Assisted by former pastor, Rev. S.
w. Henry, the Rev. j. l.. Ray is con
Quoting revival services at Mt. Bethel
this week.
Beginning next Sunday a series of
meetings will be held throughout the
week at the Princeton Baptist church
by Pastor Wilson, assisted by the Rev.
Mr.. Lavender.
Miss Pearl McCuen has returned from
visit to relatives at Piedmont and
Greenvile.
Mr.. w. L. Taylor and family of Lau-
rens visited relatives here during the
past week.
Mrs. d. d. Richardson Of Union is Wis
iting at her former home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Taylor of Sedalia
are visiting in the community.
Mr.. Milton Taylor goes to Greenwood
this week to take position with a
mercantile concern there.
Rev. j. H. Machen is at home for a
few days from his recent meetings at
Bellview and Mt. Moriah churches.