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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01
ONE YEARS EFFORT.

The annual meeting of the Chilli
wack Canning and Preserving Com
pany was held in it's canning building.
The directors report pointed that the
company was organized in February,
1908, and Messrs. P. H. Wilson, w. H.
Hodgins, A. Unsworth, p. w. Crank
shaw, J. H. Ashwell and M. H. Mel
ems were appointed directors. M. H.
Nelems was elected president, P. H.
Wilson, vice-president and H. T..
Goodland, secretary. F. Mills took
charge of the operating end of the
business.
The old creamery site and building
was purchased for $4,000, and an ad-
dition 60x70 was added. The entire
building was remodeled. A store-room
40x60 was built, a store-shed for sup
plies and boiler room, to complete
the equipment. A fruit evaporating
plant, was completed for the seasons
fruit. The land and buildings have
cost approximately $4,000, and the
machinery and plant approximately
5000, making total of about $4,000.
During the year there was handled
lover 275 tons of fruit, and paid out in
leash to the grower about $4,000, there
was about $4,000 paid out in wages
,and $500 paid out for supplies, such
as cans, boxes, labels and so forth.
A ready sale has been found for the
|evaporated goods, and this branch of
the business can be developed and
made a success.
Considering everything, it was
thought that the first years work at
the cannery and evaporation was most
encouraging The old officers were
reelected
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01
APPLIES THE PARABLE.

The adverse criticism made regard
ing our unconventional and possibly
flippant remarks concerning the ad-
vent of the Kings Business forces us
to adopt the conventional orthodox
phraseology so dear to the heart of
the church-goer.
The present campaign we may
truthfully liken unto the parable of
the Sewer who went forth to SOW.
This beautiful little story tells how
some of the seed fell on fruitful
ground which had been carefully pre-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01

A boy was asked to explain the diff
ference between animal instinct and
human intelligence: eff we had in
stinct," he said, 1--WE should know
everything we needed to know with
out learning it; but we've got rea-
son, and so we have to study ourselves
most blind or be a fool. Universal
iSt Leader
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01

WANTED-1O0 British Columbia farm
ers to visit our factory at New West
minister and see the beautiful DOORS,
SASHES, WINDOWS and PORCH Pill
LARS we make. Do this next Market
Day without fail Walsh Sash & Door
Factory, New Westminster, B. c.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01

piled Cheques are issued on the goth of each month
for the month preceding.
SOIL AND FRUIT GROWING.
made her famous. The land is level and intersected
by various streams fed by springs and mountain
from light sandy loan along the river bank, and,
speaking generally, getting gradually heavier until
deposit of peat with clay sub soil is reached
There are two branches of farming for which
Heretofore dairy farming has held undsputed lead
ershp, but changing conditions have brought fruit
ises to become the leading Industry of the people
The opening of the prairie markets and the grow
improved methods of packing and shipping, have
placed the fruit business on sound and profitable
nize this and large areas have been planted in or
hads and s ARTISTS ap9 apce grpW Is
abundance, while the small fruits such as straw,
gooseberries are grown in greater quantities. year
by year. The operation of the fruit cannery is en-
couraging the production of small fruits to greater
extent
SHEEP.
Sheep raising has been found profitable. The
entirely free from the pests diseases that have
proved fatal to the industry in other countries In
ing camps the province the market is practically
unlimited. Vast quantities of mutton are annually
the markets of this province offer great induce
ments for extensive sheep breeding. Lambs sell at
$500 and $500 each, while good breeding ewes bring
$1,000 to $1,000 each.
HOPS POULTRY, CANNING.
Poultry raising is becoming and more pop
uIar, especially among fruit growers with small
strong demand with prices ranging, according to
season, from rs to 40 cents and so cents
young broers bring from rs cents to 80 cents each
and full hens from so cents to IS cents each
ducks rs cents to ST. 25 each, and turkeys $150 to
$3.50 each, the profits of the poultryman must be
Several hundred acres in the vicinity of the viii
lage of Sardis are devoted to hop culture. Years
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01

Could you but see the farms of Chiwack you
would at once be impressed with the prevailing air
of prosperity thrift and comfort that marks them,
almost without exception You sooner leave the
upon which Craze sleek herds of cattle, fine bred
horses and focks of sheep knee-deep in clover. You
notice at once the excellent class of farm buildings.
Large comfortable houses surrounded by spacious,
wel-kept lawns, fragrant flowers and shade trees
rustng in the Summer breeze And the barns
big affairs, some with cement foundations, though
stabling arrangements Machinery for cutting
roots and hay artificial water systems, facilities for
conveying cars make the barns modern in every
particular, The climate is mild and equable. Very
rain falls in winter Summers warm and balmy
with usually wet June and dry harvest.
TRANsP oRTATIoN
Transportation is provided by both water and rail.
Electric R. R. will be completed in 1910 and ar.
rangements have been made for the operation of
place strawberries, raspberries plums, cherries,
pears prunes and other fruit on the markets Sin In
will lead a subdivision of the larger farms into
TO- 20 and SO-acre blocks and increase the price of
land accordingly.
DAIRYINe
The stock is the best Mich cows that don't test
for beef for the practical Chilliwack dairy farmer
will keep the most profitable stock
fession The profits have encouraged the farmers
to devote their best efforts to it's development and
are the leading breeds. The best dairymen keep
eee and ve e G made ts at
most of the farmers separate their own milk, using
y Sfe sN i'm butter e i fat one to- $1,000 per
while the value of the calf and the skim milk brings
remembered that farm of so acres will provide
feed for 25 mich cows and in some cases even
from so to rs cows 1t may be realized how import
There two modern creameries in full swing
every week day in the year. 1.-THE Chilliwack' and
June me 1902 by the ChiiliwacI Creamery under the
cooperative system, all patrons sharing equally in
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01
Mill and Manufacturing sites.


Magnificent waterfront on Burrard
Inlet; 1900 feet and 40 acres of land;
an ideal site with railroad facilities.
Splendid location on Fraser River
adjoining the biggest saw mill in the
world, the celebrated Fraser Mills,
comprising 800 feet of frontage and
40 acres of land with railway facili-
ties. Price, $25 per front foot. Only
$4,000 cash and balance over three
years.
MCLEOD, MARK & CO.,
Columbia ST., New Westminster, B. c.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01
he Frazer Valley and Chlwack the Land of Opportunity
ESTABLISHED VEyN\N
1891 HAANNV
XAAl\~ INCORPORATED |
AR 1905

ago Mr.. H. Hurlburt and the late A. S. Vedder
demonstrated the commercial value of this crop.
The Chiliwack Fruit Canning Co., Ltd, operate a
large fruit and jam cannery while the two butter
creameries are important manufacturing concerns
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS.

Chilliwack is connected by long distance with
the Coast cities and with the cities of the State of
Washington. In addition to this Independent
local system started in 1908 connecting farmers
all through the valley with each other and with
merchants of the city. Over 300 phones
in and have proved most valuable and useful
undertaking. A farmers telephone costs $3.50 per
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01
OUR cHlLLIwAck OFFICE.


The business of our Chilliwack office includes
the business of The Westminster Trust and Safe
Deposit Co.. Ltd, the handling of lumber for
Messrs Small e. Bucklin of New Westminster, the
management of the Elk Creek Water Works Co.,
Ltd Dominion Express and the G. P. r. ticket and
freight agencies
The office is under the management of Mr.. M. H.
Neems, with three assistants.
is paid to dairy and stock farms and fruit ranches
The bulk of the fire insurance risks placed In
the companies we represent and perfect satlsfac-
ton among clients is the general rule.
Chilliwack loans have proved highly satisfactory,
and at the present time not single mortgage held
in the district is in arrears This speaks we'll for
the exercised in placing loans and for the
prosperity of the people of Chilliwack Being man
ayers for The Westminster Trust and Safe Deposit
Co., Ltd, have at our command moneys for safe
investment and loans.
Those of the city and the farmers using the city
water pay their water rents into office every
month, and this enables to keep in close touch
with the people of the city and district.
Through lumber department we can supply
all classes of building materials and give prompt
delivery at moments notice.
shipments of fruit and vegetables, while consider
able quantity of miscellaneous matter is received
and sent out G. p r. tickets sold to all parts
of the world, and freight booked to any point on
the globe.
WHAT WE CAN DO.
With our many departments sell man
a farm loan him money, supply lumber for his
buildings, insure them or take risk on his life,
handle his shipments and after he has become rich,
sell him tickets for a trip around the world. Write
for handsome descriptive book.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-06-01

the profits according to the amount of sup
piled. Cheques issued the Goth of each month
for the month preceding.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

The committee appointed by the
citizens of Smyrna to intercede for
better train service on Smyrna Branch
of the Delaware Railroad, had a
pleasant conference with Superinten-
dent A. J. Whitney, Jr., Monday
morning and, as we expe cted, had a
better understanding of the matter
with the assurances that Smyrna
would be treated right. While moth
ing definite was learned except that a
trailer was co be put on, the Commit
tee was made to feel that as soon as
the trailer arrived, there would be
abundant seating capacity and bag
gage facilities, with the heating and
ventilating question properly regulat-
ed They are also hopeful of having
the first afternoon express restored
and a round trip service for the 1.05
p. m. train. There was nothing to
be lost in the pleasant conference be-
tween Superintedent Whitney and the
Committee of Smyrna. Every men,
Der of said committee came away
feeling that good would come out of
the conference. The genial superin-
teadent assured them that the rail-
road company had no desire "to cut
Smyrna off. Z" They are simply ex.
perimenting and ask that we be
"patient. 3"
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
WESLEY WEBB WAS SELECTED
Will Represent Delaware at the Nation
al Corn Show.

The State Board of Agriculture has
selected Professor Wesley Webb, it's
corresponding secretary, to take to
Omaha Delaware's exhibit for the
National Corn Show, to be held
December 6-18. Professor Webb
nominated every man that could be
thought of for the mission, but the
board concluded that he was the man
who could best demonstrate the
exhibit. The Delaware exhibit was
prepared for shipment from the ex-
hibits sent to Dover last week for the
State Corn Show. Delaware's place
at Omaha will be between two great
corn growing states, Iowa and Ne
braska, but she expects to hold her
own. The idea of the exhibit is to
better advertise the grain and forage
crops of Delaware, with some refer
ence to intensive farming, so that
young farmers from all over the
country Just starting in life may be
attracted here.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
sMYRNlANs VIEW OF INSTITUTE
Meeting of Kent County Teachers In
Dover, Last Week, Success.

Meeting of Kent County Teachers In
Dover, Last Week, Success.
The tables were turned last week
in favor of the pupil. The teacher
was the one to see that he was in his
proper seat at the proper time. How
ever, the pupil probably enjoyed less
his freedom than did the teacher the
privilege of becoming the pupil for
those three days. The faculty of the
Smyrna Public Schools and of the
Clayton Public Schools, as we'll as the
District schools, were all present at
the sessions. Secretary of State
Smithers made the teachers feel that
Dover was laid tribute to them. His
address was a stimulating example
of literary polish. The Superinten-
dents response gave evidence of his
Just pride in his corps of instructors
and lecturers. He called attention
to the execution of the DIRECTORY
and Program" and said, to the great
elation of Smyrna teachers, that it
was the best ever printed in this
State, and was done in Smyrna.
There was not firing lecture during
the Institute. Even the oft-discussed
subject of Temperance" was fresh
and convincing In her discussion of
cleanliness the speaker told this story ::
A Chicago teacher sent home a boy
who had been sewed up in his clothes
for the winter. Her note said, "Joe
needs bath and clean clothes. He
doesn't smell good. The mother S
note read, "Joe's no violet! Dom t
smell him!i Learn him - The
didactic part of the program was so
interspersed with popular features
that not only was it enjoyed by
teachers but the people of the town
were entertained. DR.. Pearson, of
Swarthmore, used the majority of his
time in reading-an excellent method
of arousing interest not only in good
literature but also in good oral read
ing. The feature which made one
regret that Smyrna cannot have this
convention more frequently was that
of the evening entertainments. On
Monday and Wednesday evenings en-
tertainments of high artistic value
were rendered. ''The Reign of the
Brain" by John Wesley Hill of New
York, was probably one of the strong
est lectures that come to this PENN
sula. 1t is to be hoped that before
Superintendent Carroll arranges for
another Institute, he may be assured
that his teachers would be entertained
here, so that Smyrna may share with
Dover this intellectual feast.-Johr
M. Belts.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

The generous offer of Mrs. Caro-
line j. Raymond to place a fountain
near the standpipe, cannot but be
deeply appreciated by the people of
Smyrna. Mrs. Raymond is a public
spirited woman and for sometime has
felt that the surroundings at the
standpipe might be beautifed and
made an attractive spot to that part
of town. Her offer to give the foun-
tain if Smyrna Town Council would
remove the unsightly trees and con-
vert the surroundings into some kind
of attractive plot, shows the genuine
spirit with which she agrees to make
the donation. The trees are of TO
particle use around the stand pipe,
save to make a convenient loafng
place for men and boys. The roots
of the trees have proven damaging
in more than one instance to the
water mains and to have them cut
down not only removes future trouble
but will have tendency to break VI
a loafng place which for years ha
been a NUISANCE. If Mr.. Raymond
idea is taken up by Council and car
ried out, the surroundings of tn
standpipe will be one of the most at
tractive spots in town. The buildin
of concrete wall and the plantin
0 flowers and shrubbery will surel
add to its appearance while the four
tain, which is to be useful as well &
ornamental, will prove a blessing I
man and beast. We are ad to Sc
that Council has taken up with Il
generous offer of Mrs. Raymond al
that steps have been taken to r.
moved the trees.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Cows coming off pasture will fall
off in milk production unless they
are fed Fairfeld's Milk Producer
regularly. It supplies them with
the elements they have been getting
from the juicy grasses all Summer,
and puts them in trim for Fall and
Winter milk production. Sold under
written guarantee by The Clayton
Enterprise Cempany, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

THE LABEL TELLS YOU when
your subscription expires. We would
urge upon subscribers to watch it
closely and remit their subscriptions
when due. Easier paid when not in
arrears.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Smyrna is falling in line with
other down-State towns in the matter
of speed limit for automobiles.
Councilman John P. Hudson gave no
tice of an ordinance which will be
prepared by the Street Committee and
reported at next meeting Of Council.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Foley's Honey and Tar cures
coughs quickly, strengthens the lungs
and expels colds. Get the genuine in
a yellow package Sold by W. R.
Keys & Co, Clayton; all druggists,
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
RoBT q HOFFECKER,
kditor ana Business Manager.

4 ,VEf. ia sENENTs-fRE SMYRNA TINEs is the
ousiuess uiedir:a unt only for the town it rep
-eacucS. bui tar the OGUying district OF which [
IS tLe rentre. embracing the towns OF Clayton
Geutol, Cheswold, LeipSic, &c. rate OF SO
cents al inca for arse insertion and % centS
iOr each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. specia
discount on all seni-snuual and yearly aover
dsemeDts
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Founded by Robert D. Hoffecker July 5, 1854
Editor and Proprietor until February 10, 1907
oFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
sational Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
Now for Christmas.

There growing tendancy for earlier Christian shop
ping By shopping you have the advantage of the fullest
assortmens and avode the rush and kindred annoynces
always to be experienced the days Christmas
We are now ready and showing complete holiday
lines Of Handkerchiets Cloves Leather Goods Neckwear
Hancy Goods Art Novelties.
Linens of all sorts, Blankets, Spreads, Comfortables
Silk petticoats.
Useful and ornamental articles in Hammered Brass
CutGass and imported Crockery
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Re SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
bel. every Wednesday afternoon.
,Se TINGs is Al independent paper devoted to
toe welfare Of the town it represents and the
S.ate CT which it is a part. 1t also gives the
TINS OF importance of the Eastern Shore OF
" SYl9R0.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
Kennard & Co.
Ready-to-Wear Garments and FurS.

For the first time this the weather such that it
absolutely necessary make change in your
ing apparel Even while the thermometer lowering
the mark continued preparations for the cold
weather that always come that have the
best selected stock Of Women's Misses and Girls Suits and
Coats be found anywhere Styles, coors and prices to
suit every individual idea.
Chidren's Goats, $50 to $IS.
Misses Coats, $40 to $25.
Womens Coats, SIS to $50.
Womens Suits. SIS to SIS.
Misses Suits SIS to $40.
Girls Suits, $40 to $25
Our assortment of reliable furs and Fur Garments is
equally as desirable.
Scars and Mus of Black Fox Sable Fox Isabella Fox,
Natural Squirrel Blended Squirrel Black Martin, Persian
Lamb and Persian Paw.
Our line of Fur Coats possess every point of excellence
Guaranteed Russian Coats, French dye full so inches
long, guaranteed Innings, S5o SIS, $780, SI25.
Black Caracul Fur Coats, SIS, $1oo, $125
Blended Siberian Squirrel Coats 81 IS and $3.50.
Fur lined Cloth Coats $50 and sos
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

62l-623 Market Street,
Wilmington, Del.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
Old Cures.

The antiquary took down a little
gray book. Here is family doc
tor he said, that was published as
far back as 1861. Talk about your
quaint prescriptions" The first pre-
scription, a truly quaint one, ran: IF
a man be greved Myth the fallinge
sicknessce. let him take a he-wolves
harte and make it to powder and use
it; but If it be a woman. let her take
a she-wolves harte." A 1861 jaundice
cure was: Take earthwormes and cut
them small, and braye them wyth a lit
tie wyne so that We may swallow it;
drincke the same fasting" For tooth
ache: "Seeth as many little frogges
sitting upon trees as thou canst get,
in water; take the fat fowynge from
them, and when nede is, anoynt the
teth therwyth."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05

Advocating the use of sweet fruits.
preserves, sugar and good candy by
children, Dr. Woods Hutchinson in
Success says that craving for sweets
is natures call for the substance
which is "a full blown member of the
great trinity of nutrient materials, sug-
ar (carbohydrate), meat protein) and
fat. Sugar is wood. coal, gasoline for
the muscle engine. Every time the
tiny engine gives one of its rhythmical
explosions-that is to say, when a mus
Gle contracts-a certain amount of sug-
ar is burned up. 1t is fortunate for
people whom a mistaken conscience
deprives of sweets that the human
body can manufacture sugar out Of
many foods. out Of meat, milk, vege-
tables and grains; otherwise the body
would go into the desperate business
of manufacturing sugar out Of its own
tissues, which is precisely what dia-
betics did in the days when this dis
ease was supposed to be due to too
much sugar in the food and physicians
tried to cure it by cutting sweets and
sweetmakers out of the patients diet.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05

The discipline of an army reigns su.
preme in circus life. and it is always
interesting to watch now the thousand
or more people of such an organiza-
ton are fed three meals day without
a hitch and as silently as in big
and the forty or more walters move
quickly in and out. The kitchen tent
is completely equipped with pastry
ovens. warming tables. steam vats for
stewing, steam urns for coffee and tea,
boiling ovens and numberless other
cooking utensils. The force of cooks
numbers sixteen. including the three
which tend the campfire, at which
nothing but soup is prepared. The
ranges fold up and are carried in
wagons. and the tents are lighted with
electricity at night. 1t is not unusual
to serve as many as 5000 pancakes for
breakfast. and COO loaves Of bread are
used each day, in addition to crackers
and biscuit. The meat consumed each
day is somewhere near 1000 pounds
Such provisions as celery, young on
ions, straw berries. radishes. melons.
etc. are bought in each town, often
cleaning out the entire market An
advance agent of the commissary de-
partment keeps well in advance of the
show, contracting for its supplies for
man and beast.-Popular Mechanics.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05

l will 60 root.-"Richard ILL.,"
Now you strike like the blind man
Much Ado About Nothing"
Out. | say!-"Macbeth."
/ will be short. -"Hamlet"
Thou canst not hit 1t. hit it, hit it,
Loves Labour's Lost"
He knows the game.-"Henry VI"
Oh. hateful error!-"Julius Caesar"
A hit. hit, very palpable HIT
Hamlet"
He will steal, sir.-"All's Well That
Ends Well"
Whom right and wrong have chosen
as umpire. -"Love's Labour's Lost"
Let the world slide.-"The Tanning
Of the Shrew''
He has killed 6y.-"Titus Androni
GUS
The play as | remember pleased not
the million.-"Hamlet."
What an arm he has.-"Coriolanus -
They cannot sit at ease on the old
bench.-"Romeo and Juliet"
Upon such sacrifices the gods them.
selves throw incense.-"King Lear"
Washington Post.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
Buying the First Bond,

In the lives of most people there are
few moments that are not only big
with Importance, but remain long in
the memory. One of these moments
may be the first sight of the ocean;
another, when great. snow clad noun
tains first come into view Still an
other, though perhaps not quite so ro-
mantle. is that time when the average
man or woman draws his or her saw
ings out Of bank and buys the first
bond.-Moody's Magazine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05

"a pessimist,' said the philosopher
of folly, "is one who. when he has
the choice Of two evils, chooses both
and sticks around to wait for more."-
Cleveland Leader.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-05
Sensitive Salmon,

Splendid color, isn't it?" asked a
fishmonger as he cut a pound or two
of salmon for customer.
Yes" replied the latter, looks as
IL it were blushing at the price you
ask for it!"-London Scraps.