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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16

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HINTS FOR CARE OF ORCHARD
Numerous Complaints of Fruit Grow.
ers That Spraying Has Not Helped
Due to C%areIessness.

It is generally admitted that the
fruit growers as a class represent the
best intelligence in their community.
However, I feel that there is need for
a general awakening among our fruit
growers as to more rational methods
in the care of orchard fruits.
The old idea that an apple tree, aft.
er it has once been planted, should
be able to take care of itself and bring
forth an abundance of fruit can no
longer be maintained, since such a
method ~ neither economical nor
businesslike. Fruit trees of whatever
kind of nature need as much or more
care and attention throughout the sea.
son as any crop grown on the farm.
The orchard should be cultivated
throughout the growing season imme.
diately after it has been set out and
until about the middle or last week
OF July. Then some kind Ct clover
crop should be sown to aid the trees
to r1pen up the wood and to provide
a cover to keep and hold the snow
throughout the winter. The orchard
should be cultivated once every ten
days, and more frequently if heavy
rains intervene, for after every heavy
rain the orchard should be cultivated
to conserve the moisture. The first
cultivation should be quite deep, and
in a young orchard the pillow may be
utilized. If the trees are old and the
roots have grown to the surface the
disk harrow is an ideal tool to use,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16

Deep cultivation during the early pc
riod will produce deep rooted trees.
Such trees will Withstand severe
drought, and the roots will develop
a large feeding area.
The object of pruning is primarily
to shape the trees to a desirable form
and to remove superf1uous wood, dead
and dying branches. AS a rule, fruit
growers are apt to do either too much
or too little pruning. If trees are
properly pruned and formed during
the first three or four years after
planting, little subsequent pruning is
necessary. I recognize, Of course, the
necessity of vigorous pruning in an
old orchard that has never been in
diligently cared for.
The numerous complaints of fruit
growers that spraying has not helped
their orchards are due entirely to
their failure to follow simple direc-
lions. Spraying is different from or
binary farm operations; every detail
must be attended to if success is to be
attained. The spraying must be done
before the pests have made any con.
siderable inroad upon the trees, for
it should be looked upon more as a
preventive than as a remedy. The
fungus diseases and insects are in
great measure controlled by the clean
culture method, which does not pro
vide a place where insects may be
harbored in winter.
It is a well known fact that the
fruit tree will set more fruit than II
is capable Of supporting and bringing
to perfection. To aid nature in its
work growers should take away the
extra fruit. The vitality Of the tree
is used up by the number of seeds 1t
is permitted to ripen, not by the size
of the fruit. It is readily seen that by
removing some of the fruit we con.
serve the fertility Of the land, as well
as aid the tree to properly mature
the remaining fruit. A tree that has
thus been thinned will bring forth
more fruit per bushel than other trees;
and besides this, the fruit from
thinned trees is superior in color, size
and quality. Such thinning should
not be done, however, until the natur.
al drop of the fruit is over.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16

sition as very feasible, but Of course
required some time to get what he
considered the proper proportions Of
spraying mixture before making the
first trial. However, he made the at
tempt in 1896 with solutions Of cop
per and sulphate and mercuric BIZ
Chord and met with surprisingly sue
cessful results, plainly demonstrating
that he was upon the right track. So
to our own United States belongs the
credit for this discovery, although
French investigators were working
along the same lines at nearly the
same time. In 1898 other exhaus-
tive experiments were undertaken
and very shortly it was firmly estab.
lished that such work could be prac-
ticed with a high degree of success
by any farmer. Since that time ex.
periments have been steadily pursued
along this line and the fact remains
that certain weeds can be entirely
eliminated without destruction to the
grain growing beside them.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
Low CoLoNIsTsFAREsro THE
WEST AND NORTHWEST.

Union Pacific Passenger Depart.
ment announces that Colonist Fares
will be in effect from Sept. 16 to Oct.
Is. 1909, to all points in the West and
Northwest.
This year the West looks more
promising than ever. Nowis the time
to secure land Ut low prices, and. at
the same time, to visit the many inter-
esting points in the West and North.
west. at which liberal stopover ar
engagements may be made.
A better estimate of raw lands can
be made now than formerly, because
these lands are in proximity to new
farms that are producing wonderful
crops.
For descriptive literature, write
to E. L. Lomax, G. P. A., U. P. r. r.,
Omaha. Neb.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
No Short Haul for Him

This is where you get off," said the
railroad conductor.
But I haven't rid fur enough" said
the Billville man.
Cant help that. You can't go any
further on this ticket"
my friend" said the man, "it's the
furst time I ever rid on a railroad
train, an eff you amt a better man
than what l m I'm a-goin' to set right
here TILL see whar the road ends. I
know it must end some're, an I'm curl
Gus to see whar. Here's one more
dollar. Now, go long an let me
elone!"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16

In this case, so that other sufferers
from kidney trouble may profit by my
experience"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
So, What's the User

Eyes, I went fishing yesterday" be-
gan the man who tries to be original.
Luck? Well, some. I caught two
fish. One was three and a half inches
long and the other two inches"
But was he believed? Not much.
After he passed on some n COM
mented:
BET he didn't get a bite"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
Care of Manure.

AS a rule, a load of manure made of
heterogeneous foods, if all the solids and
fluids are properly saved and applied,
is worth four loads of the ordinary
farm manure that has lain out of
doors all winter.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
Notices of a Queen.


Her majesty, the queen of Portugal,
pins her faith, it is said, to the follow
ing notices:
Keep out of doors all you can.
Breathe outdoor air, live, in it, revel
in it. Don't shut yourself up. Build
your houses so that the air supply
is good. Throw away your portieres
and ~bric-a-brac. Don't have useless
trif1es about you.
Have a favorite form Of exercise
and make the most of it. Ride on
horseback if you can; cycle If you can
not get a horse; do anything to get
out in the open air.
Don't overeat. Drink little and let
that little be pure. Don't try to
dress too much, yet dress as well as
you are able. Wear everything you
can to make yourself lovely.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16

-Four years 6 !
suffered misery with
! u m b q 6 o. Every
movement was one
of pain. Doan's Kid.
ney Pills removed
the whole difficulty
after only a short
time. Although / do
not like to have my
name used publicly,
make an
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
SINGULAR and Plural.

whenever she gets to thinking how
much they're in debt it affects her
nerves" Huh! the way it affects
her husband is singular" "How sin
gular?" Just singular, it affects his
nerve He tried to borrow a hundred
from me to-day."-Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
ROLLER ESSENTIAL FOR LAWN
Good Example Of Homemade ImpIe.
ment Shown in Illustration
How to Make Ono.

A roller is an absolute necessity for
the proper maintenance of the lawn
and walks, and those made in sections
which serve to make turning easy are
the best, although their cost prevents
many from owning them. One of the
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
cUTIcURA CURED HIM.
Eczema Came on Legs and Ankies-
Could Not Wear Shoes Because
OF Bad Scaling and Itching.

II have been successfully cured Of
dry eczema I vas inspecting the re.
moval of noxious weeds from the edge
Of a river and vas constantly in the
dust from the weeds. At night I
cleansed my limbs but felt q prickly
sensation. I paid no attention to 1t
for two years but I noticed a scum
on. my legs like fish scales. did not
attend to it until 1t came to be too
itchy and sore and began getting two
running sores. My ankles were all
sore and scabby and I could not wear
shoes. I had to use carpet and felt
slippers for weeks. I got a cake Of
the Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura
Ointment. In less than ten days I
could put on my boots and in less than
three weeks I was free from the con.
founded itching. Capt. George P. Bliss,
Chief of Police, Norris, Manitoba, Mar.
20, 1907, and Sept. "a, 1905"
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Bostoa
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
WHY MOTIF

One Of the preachers has asked the
members of his congregation to bring
their canary birds to church. Why
not try to save some of the parrots?
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16

busting with dry sulphur on a still,
warm day is said to be a good remedy
for mildew on grape vines.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
A TEXAS CLERGYMAN
Speaks Out for the Benefit Of Suffer.
ing Thousands.

Rev. G. M. Gray, Baptist clergy.
man, Of Whitesboro, Tex, says:
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
Dyspepsia often results from neglecting slight
attacks of indigestion. Avoid trouble by taking
Painkiller for 1t and cramps. Csc. Csc and 500 sizes.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.

Gimlet-Fibbs claims to have caught
a catfish weighing SO pounds down
in the creek, does he? Well, it's safe
to say he's lying to the extent of about
40 pounds.
Hammer-Not if he hears you say 1t.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
A Sign Of II

A Sign of 1t.
"The airship manufacturer over the
way must be making money"
"Why?"
II notice he and his family are fly.
ing very high"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16

French Proverh.
Trickery comes back to it's master
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-09-16
THE REAL THING
BY KATHARINE METcALF ROOF
BY KATHARINE METCALF ROOF
Copyright, by j. b. Lippincott Coz

just too fascinating, and wasn't 1
too perfectly lovely!"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
A Bernard Shaw Joke.

After addressing an Edinburgh meet
ing for ninety minutes once Mr. Der.
nard Shaw remarked that the time was
a quarter TO 10, and he had intended to
finish at 0 o'clock. He did not seem In
the least fatigued; the audience were
also quite fresh, and when the speaker
was about to sit down loud cries of
go onw were raised on all sides.
do you really wish me to go onT'
Mr.. Shaw asked. He was answered
by renewed cheering and more shouts
Of GO onr
Great was the disappointment. there
fore, when he replied, THAT is the ex-
act point mt which an experienced
speaker sits down." which he accord
ingly did.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
Some Ancient Customs.

In the old countries some of the Gus.
toms that have come down from gen
Grafton to generation resemble school.
boy fun more than religious festivities.
In the northern counties Of England
every woman met is lifted off her feet
and kissed by the men, who parade
the streets on osculatory expeditions
bent. The following day the women
have their innings, and the men pose
rs unwilling victims.
How eggs came to be such a feature
of Easter celebrations is said to be
that owing to this variety of food be-
Ing barred from the list Of those
things which might be eaten during
the fast days Of Lent, large stock
was usually left on hand when Easter
came to remove the restriction. The
accumulation Of eggs had to be dis
posed Of In some way, and there be.
ing too many eggs to be eaten, the
surplus was given to the children +
play with, and so arose the custom Of
coloring the eggs that has survived to
the present day.
The celebration Of Easter is conduct
ed on magnificent scale wherever the
Christian religion fourishes 1t Is the
greatest day Of the year in Christen
dom, greater even than Christmas. for
the resurrection of Christ is of deeper
moment to the church than his birth
or death. For what purpose would
Christ have lived and died had he not
risen again from the dead? Special
musical programs will be rendered In
all the churches, and the air will bn
filed with the aroma. of flowers. The
most notable celebrations abroad VIII
be that held In Exeter cathedral and |
that in Ely cathedral, both in England
On these two celebrations the church
Of England spends annually 100000 |
Exeter cathedral is magnificent struc-
ture built In the form Of a cross. Ii |
was begun about the year 700. Its |
Slost impressive architectural feature
are its two Norman towers. 100 feet In |
height. its ten chapels or oratories and |
its beautiful chapter house. One Of the
towers contains q bell weighing $1,000 |
pounds and the other q chime of eleven
bells The Exeter cathedral IS situated
In Devonshlre.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh of
the bladder, brick-dust or sediment in
the urine, head ache, back ache, lame
back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous
ness, or the kidneys themselves break
down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
better health in that organ is obtained
quickest by proper treatment of the kid
neys. Swamp.Root corrects inability to
hold urine and scalding pain in passing it,
and overcomes that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled to go often through
the day, and to get up many times during
the night. The mild and immediate effect
of Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
is soon rea3ired. 1t stands the highest be-
cause of its remarkable health restoring
properties. A trial will convince anyone.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in fifty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have a
sample bottle and book that tells all
about it, both sent free by mail Address,
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
When writing mention reading this gen.
erous offer in this paper. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, ard don't let dealer sell |
you something in place of Swamp Root |
II you do you will be disappointed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
April %. %, "a

The Summer Examination will be
held Tt URSDAY, FRIDAY, SATUR-
DAY, JULY 30, 30. 81.
Teachers may take either of these
examinations. but all who do not expect
to attend Sumner Institute should
take the spring examination, as the re
suit CT the summer examination for those
who do not attend the sumner schools
may be made known too late for many
teachers to contact for schools and
II ay thus cause inconvenience. Those
teachers who take the spring examina
tion and fail will not be permitted to
take the summer examination, unless
they ia the mean time attend some
State Summer Institute. Teacher,
who expect to attend State Sumner
School for 20 days may take pant of the
spring examination and the remainder
at the close of the summer school.
No certificate will be given on the
part taken In the spring, but the grades
made then will be combined with those
made In the summer examinations fol-
first and second grades. No combina-
ton can be made for third grade certifi
Gates.
Applicants must supply themselves
with pens. ink and PAPER; paper to be
of uniform style and size, which can be
obtained at Mr.. w. G. Stuart's book
store.
Examinations will begin promptly at
9 o'clock, m. each day.
Subjects same as last year.
G. w. EFFlNGER, SUPERINTENDENT
Schools Rockbridge Division.
mch "a, % st
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
Thursday, the 22nd Day Of
April, 1909
ATI1 O'CLOCK. A. NJ.

the following real estate
A tract of sixty (6O,acres Of land, more
or less, situated In Natural Bridge Dis
trict and near Buffalo Fore, owned by
J. NJ. Updike and E. b. Scull, sdjoin-
ing the lands of j. NJ. ard G. A. Cum
Minis, Lacy Campbell ard J. NJ. Updike.
This is part of the lands formerly oc.
cupied by the late j. Il. Updlke.
This land has upon it two springs
that are said to be never falling. The
buildings on it consist OF one frame
dwelling and an old log building former
lv used as distillery. About six acres
of this land is in good timber, (princi-
pally white oak).
TERMS OF SALE One.third Of
the purchase price to be paid In cash on
the day of sale, and the balance In one
and two years from the date OF sale, the
deferred payments to be evidenced by
bonds OF the purchaser for equal
amounts, payable in one and two years
from date, with interest from date,
and with the right to anticipate the
bonds before they are due, and the
title to the land shall be retained as
ultimate security for the said bonds,
with interest.
This property is now leased to ten.
ant, and possession will be given on the
cath day Of September, 1909.
J.P. MOORE
HUGH A. WHITE,
Special Commissioners
|. r. r. Witt, Deputy Clerk Of the
CiIcuit Court OF Rockbridge, do hereby
certify that Hugh A. White, one OF the
Commissioners above mentioned, has
executed the bond required by the said
decree of sale.
mar "a 90 ct. r. R. WITT, Dep. Ok.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
22nd Day of April, 1909,
BEGINNING AT II O'CLOCK, A. NJ.

DGViNNANU al II " NhONhs a. ~
the following real estate, of which the
late Richard 4. Jones, died possessed
lsv That dwelling mouse known DIS
the residence of X. r. Jones, situated
on the south side OF Nelson Street, and
fronting on the same. This is a most
excellent dwelling house, containing
about seven rooms, and has In IT hot
and cold water system, with bath room
and all modern conveniences. There
Is a good cistern on the premises, FROM
which the water can be brought to tn"
basement VI the house. This house is
ic an excellent state Of repair, and is
COR paratively new.
End. Tie small house and lot situa-
ted just Ia rear Of tie property above
described, and fronting on Davidson
Avenue. This house has about five
rooms, andmakes first rate home,
with yard and some garden. This
property Is now occupied by Custis
Jones.
The above properties will be sold
separately.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third OF
the purchase money to be paid in cash,
and the balance in equal instruments.
payable In one and two years from date
OF sale. to be evidenced by bonds of the
purchaser, bearing interest from date.
The title to the property will be retain
cd as ultimate security for the deferred
payments. The purchaser will be re-
quired to keep the property insured for
the benefit OF the Executor In some good
and reliable Company. Taxes for the
year 1908 will be psid ty the Executor
but for the year 1909 to be paiG by the
purchaser.
Possession will be given within 30
days from the date the sales are con
frined by the court.
HUGH A. WHITE,
Exor. of X. r. Jones, decd. |
inch. "a. 90 1t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
Saturday, the 9th of April
@ 1909
AT II O'CLOCK. A. NJ.


on the premises near Natural Bridge,
In Rockbridge county, Virginia. offer
for sale at public auction 62.5 acres OF
land more OF less, OF which William
Holmes died owning and possessed, ad-
joining the lands of Sallie q. Rhodes,
Daniel Eppes, ]. Dixon. l. Dixon, j.
6hafer and Maud P. McCluer.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third cash
and the balance In one and two years,
with interest from the day of sale, evil
denced by the bonds of the purchaser,
waving homestead, with title retained
Is ultimate security, and no tim Der to
be cut of the property until at least
one Of the deferred payments be fully
paid.
q. d. LETCHER,
Special Commissioner.
Rockbridge County to wit
l hereby certify that q. d. Letcher,
Special Commissioner. has executed
the bond required for the above.
r. K. Witt. Dept. elk.
for A. Il. Shields, Clerk.
mch "a 90 st.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
Bernie S
GaSter
By EUDORA S. BUMSTEAD

~ A THAT, Bernie, boy, eggs fol
wv c cen's d %osn aa aeSs sns eo 80
sick, too, so there's no milk
to sell! I'm afraid 'twouldn't do, Ber-
ME. Wen come short on the rent II
we don't look out"
SO Bernie said, "All right then, NOM
ME-" and put his hands into his peck
cts and tried to whistle while he went
out to look at the COW, but his mouth
wouldn't pucker just right, for he had
counted OH those Easter eggs half the
winter.
First they meant to buy some hens
about New Years and have their own
eggs, but his mother got the rheuma-
tism and missed several washings. so
they had to give it up. Then he
thought of buying the eggs with lit
lie of the milk money, but they had to
spend all that for coal till now, Just
rs the weather was getting warm so
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
Commissioners Notice
6. W. GRANTS Administrator g..
vs..
q w GpANT's Hairs &c


The undersigned Commissioner in
Chancery having been directed by de-
cree Of the Circuit Court Of Rockbridge
County, Virginia, entered in the above
styled cause December %, 1907, of the
said court to take. investigate, and re.
BORT the following account
/. The property, real and personal of
which 8. w. Grant and Eliz. Grant
died seized or possessed and the proper
distribution thereof.
Q. The state OF the title of the real
estate.
8. The debt due by the estates OF said
decedeots.
4. settlements of the accounts OF A.
J. Grant Admir- Of s. w. Grant and A.
J. Grant Admir- OF Eliz. Grant decd
respectively.
S. A proper fee to G. D. Letcher at
torney. for fling and prosecuting this
suit.
6. Any other matters deemed peril
uent by the Commissioner or any party
IN interest.
And will make his report to this
Court.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
Interested that / have fixed upon
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1909.
- the time aud my Office In Lexington,
We, ~ the place for executing tb
foregoing decree.
w. T. SHIELDS,
Commissioner In Chancery.
q. d, Lstchsr, %, q. neh. t7-ft.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
Commissioners Sale
OF
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue of authority vested In the
undersigned Special Commissioners. by
a decree Of the Circuit Court OF Rock.
bridge rendered on the 18th day Of
March, 1909, in the Chancery cause OF
j. NJ. Updike vs.. +. B. Scull etc., they
will offer for sale. at public auction, at
the font door OF the Court House in
Lexington. Va. en-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
SPRING
Examination for Teachers
In THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Spring Examination of White and
Colored Teachers for the year 1909. will
be held in the Court House for White
Teachers and In Colored Public School
Building for COlored Teachers in Lex
ingtOn on
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07

In order 10 love mankind we muSl
not expect TOO much OF them He'vr
Illus
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-04-07
Sale of Valuable Real Estate
NEAR
Natura1 Bridge, Va.

Pursuant to decree entered March
l, 1909, In the cause Of j. A. Holmes
and Others vs.. Maggie G. Steele's heirs
ard others, the undersigned Special
mmlssioner will on