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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
This Limb Taken From the Tree Had
; rs Peaches on 1t and Came From an
Orchard Near Cleveland, Tenn.

,duce themselves by seed but reappear
in thousands of variations, many Of
them inferior to the parent, but occa-
sionally one OF great value.
This spring discovered near the
house and in different pleaces dve or
.six grape seedlings whose parentage
i know nothing about. Merely for
the pleasure Of seeing what variations
they may represent trained them up,
:transplanting were necessary.
More and more horticulturists are
lturning their attention to crossing and
,hybridizing (mating two different
;species) with the object Of combining
THE good qualities Of two or more
'kinds in one.
One Of the objects sought in late
years has been the creation Of ever.
bearing varieties OF the small fruits
,or OF those that will bear second
crop in the fall
The tree fruits such as the apple
and the peach. have always possessed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
Lumber For Sale.

My saw mill is located FIVE
miles north OF Edge6eld in a
fine body of native forest
pine Bills for saving So
licited. Will deliver lumber
in Edge6eld. Price reason
able.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
By J. A. B1cKERDIKE.)

By J. A. BICKERDIKE)
1t shows which hen lays the eggs.
1t shows just what each hen is doing.
It picks out the 3oO-egg hen, the
200-egg, the 1O0-egg, the 50-egg and
the drone. Feeding the drone is one
Of the greatest leaks of the poultry
man.
It picks out the winter layer 1t
enables one to get acquainted with
each individual hen.
The frequent handling and moving
the hen from the nest tames her and
the tame hen is paying hen.
1t prevents egg eating, as the cul-
prit Is easily detected and killed.
1t picks out the hen that lays the
infertile egg, the brown, the white
and the yellow egg.
1t picks out the hen that raises the
best chicks. Not always the highest
scoring hen raises the winning chicks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
R.nnrd Fleece of Wool.

Some of the largest feeces ever
produced come from the state OF
Washington. Sheep grow to large
size on the ranges in the Snake River
valley. What Is believed to be the
largest fleece ever taken from sheep
was brought to Pullman. Wash, by J.
Ross, HUSKY. rancher. The fleece
weighed sixty pounds. At the prevail
ing price for wool this fleece is worth
almost $S. Three aeeces from the
same flock of Rambouillet sheep
weighed 142 pounds, and another one
tipped the scales et 30 pounds,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
Treasurer's Notice.

The County Treasurer's Office will b'
open for the purpose of receiving take:
rom the 18th day of October 1913, t.
the 18th day of March 1914.
All taxes shall be due and payabl'
between the 18th day of October, 1913
and December 31st, 1914.
That when taxes charged shall no
be paid by december 3lst, 1913. tn
County Auditor shall proceed to add
penalty of one per cent for January
and if taxes are not paid on or befor'
February 1st, 1914, tue County Auditoa
will proceed to add two per cent, ant
i've per cent from the 1st of March It
he 18th of March. After which tim
I'll unpaid taxes will be collected b!
the Sheriff.
The tax levies for the year 1913 ar
follo-,,.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
why She WAS RETICEHT
sy ALICE BROCK.

1t was an announcement party. Al
ter the excitement was over the girls
gathered around to talk.
Goodness! How did you ever keep
1t so quiet?" asked the girl In the
taupe gray dress. II knew, Of course,
that you and Frank were seen to-
gether a good deal, but you never
gave the least sign"
81 know it," broke in the girl in
the white lingerie dress. II never
dreamed it was serious"
The bride-to-be smiled happily.
"And you didn't even wear your
ring!" exclaimed the girl with the
corsage bouquet of sweet peas. L
suspected that something would come
of it, but though watched your I'M
gers every time I happened to see
you absolutely nothing appeared.
well, she was good and wise, I tell
you, girls!" asserted the girl In the
tailor-made suit. IF she'd gone
around telling everyone she knew
what would have been the fun of an
announcement party, anyway? She
was wise and sensible, and l hope
you'll all follow in her steps!'
as that your intention" shyiy
asked the demure high school girl,
who somehow managed to get In.
~ never expect to fill the role" re-
turned the girl in the tailor-made suit.
EYES," admitted the bride-to-be'
"Tve always hated to hear girl con-
stantly talking about her intended, as
though he were the only man on
earth! And I firmly made up my mind
not to harp on Frank before people! L
think it's such poor taste to talk about
a man rs though you'd obtained the
pick of them all-it sounds as if you
we're slamming the other girls Of your
acquaintance for being less attractive
than you.
"Now, Frank says that he knows all
the other girls are nice, too, but he
himself chose me from all the others
He said it wasn't that all the others
lacked the charms he wanted, but
we'll, it would be embarrassing for me
to repeat what Frank said.
"You know we weren't engaged un-
til just a week ago! Of course, sus-
pected that we would be, but 1t wasn't
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
Red Kidney Beans.

We found this variety preferable
for canning purposes to the ordinary
white heans and they are also consid-
erably better and more profitable for
growers on account Of their making
an exct ient yield-from Is to 80
bushels to the acre. They are less
liable to discolor from wet weather
than the common white bean, bring a
better price in the market right along
and yet the planting and care are
the same as for the white beam
D. L. R.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19

1t is the only practical way that a
breeder can pedigree his stock. Poul
try will in time be pedigreed as Is
other thoroughbred stock. Trap nests
may be placed in a building or yard
away from the laying hens (when
used for sitting hens), and they can
be removed once day for feed and
water. When they return to the nest
they shut themselves in and the 9th
er hens out, so they cannot crowd on
and break the eggs.
The trap nest is simple contriv
ance by which the door is set on 8
trigger, which is sprung by the her
when she enters. The door closes
and she cannot leave the nest until
removed by hand.
A numbered band on each hens
leg enables the owner to tell exactly
what each hen is doing by writing her
number on the eggs in the trap nest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
Valuable Adjuncts.

Both salt and nnseed meal are val
liable adjuncts to the bill Of fare, but
they must be used with discretion.
Too much salt will cause bowel trou-
bles and loss of feathers. and too
much linseed meal vi1l have q 1inilaS
effect.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-19
Town of Edgefeld.

Corporation purposes IU
All male citizens between the ages of
21 years and 60 years except those ex-
empt by law are liable to poll tax of
One Dollar each. A capitation tax of
so cents each is to be paid on all dogs.
The law prescribes that all male cit
zens between the ages of 18 and IS
years must pay 81 communication tax or
work six days on the public roads. AS
this is optional with the individual, no
Communication tax is included in the
property tax. So ask for road tax re-
ceipt ween you desire to pay road tax.
James T. Minis.
Co. Treas. E. G.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
MRS. BLACKWELL les
SUDDENLY IN HER HOME

Mrs. Charlotte Blackwell, widow
OF the late DR.. Lewis S. Blackwell,
died suddenly at her home, 55 Smith
street, about 9:30 o'clock this morn
ing. Mrs. Blackwell had intended
taking trip to Newark this morning
and had gone to the corner of Smith
and High streets to take a trolley
On feeling ill she returned to her
rooms again and laid down on
couch. While her sister, Mrs. II.
Padgett, Of Bridgeton, who has been
stopping with her for some time, was
out Of the room to get some medi-
cine, Mrs. Blackwell fell from the
couch dead. Dr. J. S. Hay, of High
street, was summoned but Mrs.
Blackwell was beyond medical aid.
Coroner James ]. Flynn viewed the
body and gave permit for the
burial. Heart disease is given as the
cause of death.
Mrs. Blackwell, who has resided in
this city for number of years, be-
sides her sister is survived by
brother, Major H. Waters, of Scars
dale, N. Y. Arrangements for the
funeral will be completed on the ar
rival of Major Waters this after
noon. Mrs. Blackwell was a member
of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union and took an active part
in its work.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
Success Follows Cooperation

The successful setting of the CO.
operative civic and industrial pro-
motion precedent was due to the
untiring efforts of the boards of
trade of New Brunswick, Dunellen,
South River, South Amboy and Perth
Amboy, forming the Affiliated Boards
Of Trade Of Middlesex County; but
most credit Is due to the energetic
and unfatigueing work of the local
board of trade officials, President
Albert Leon of the affiliated boards,
and Secretary Hugh Lynch of the
local board, and of the executive
committee arranging the convention.
Business men of the county literally
responded to requests for contribu-
tions to culminate the plans for the
occasion, and the manufacturing In
terests of the county seemed glad to
aid in bringing about the civic and
industrial assemblage.
Promoted Welfare.
The following group of men COM
posing the executive committee of
the Middlesex County Promotion
Convention were to the greatest de-
gree responsible for the achievement
or non-partlsan promotion OF the
county gained yesterday: Albert
Leon, John Pfeiffer and Hugh Lynch,
of this city; Mayor John J. Nor
rison, F.. M. Yorston and Frank
Deibert, OF New Brunswick; E. c..
Roddy, of South Amboy; w. P.
Deering, of Dunellen; G. M. Shep-
perd and M. W.. Clayton, of South
River. The chairman of the finance
committee, the next most important
after the executive committee, was
John Pfeiffer; program-W. R. Reed
president of the New Brunswick
Board Of Trade; hall-E. G. Fraser,
of this city; entertainment and ban
quet-E. G. Fraser; speakers
Mayor Morrison; printing and pub
licity-F. M. Yorston, of New Bruins
wick; sportation-Robert Car
son, of New Brunswick; attendance
ID. P. Olmstead, of this city; ere-
dentials-F. NJ, Yorston; reception-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
M|DDLESEX COUNTY CONVENTION
MARKS NEW PERIOD OF PROGRESS
Vigorous Protest REGISTERED AGAINST Inactivity Of the
New )ersev Utitv Commission in REGARD to Re-
n1ova| of Grade CROSSINGS in County
PERTH AMBOY WELCOMED OVER 500 GUESTS

Mlddlesex county registered Wig
orous protest against the inactivity
of the New Jersey Public Utility
Commission in not properly taking
cognizance of the petitions for the
removal of grade crossings through
out the county, at the Middlesex
County Promotion Convention held
here yesterday afternoon. A resolu-
ton was passed by this assemblage
representing the five Affiliated
Boards of Trade of Middlesex coun-
ty. calling on that state body to take
immediate action in the petitions
that have been presented to it by
municipalities of the county. A
resolution was also passed, which re-
Gently was put forth by the Middle
sex Medical Society, calling on the
Board of Freeholders to establish
and maintain a hospital in the coun-
ty for the treatment OF tubercular
patients, In compliance with law
of the state, which went into effect
In March of last year.
The Middlesex County Convention
arranged by the Affiliated Boards of
Trade Of the county, marked the be-
ginning of new period of industrial
and civic progressiveness, the like
of which has never before been at
tempted in such a manner In any
county throughout the state. Some
500 men and women, representing
nearly every prominent municipality
of the county and number of the
foremost states of the union, gath
cred at the Auditorium and prob
lens uppermost in the minds of the
citizens of the county were discus
sed, as they were at the banquet
which terminated the convention
held at the Packer House last night.
At the afternoon session the ques-
tions of taxation, waterways, agri-
culture and fire prevention were all
considered from every phase. Yes
terday being the official state fire
prevention day made the considera-
tion of fire prevention methods by
an expert from Newark especially ap-
DrODriate
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
TO SAFEGUARD
MILK SUPPLY
Complaint Made Against a
Dealers Who Appeared Be-
fore Board of Health
PLAN TO TEST MILK

First steps toward safeguarding
the milk supply of this city were
taken last night at a meeting of the
Board of Health, when fourteen deal
ers out of eoghty-four who applied
for a renewal of their licenses were
summoned before the board to an
gwer complaints for not having their
Establishments in accordance with
the recently adopted sanitary code.
Most Of the dealers were censured
for not having milk houses as re-
CURED by the code. They admitted
the conditions and promised to have
new quarters erected by spring. The
majority of the dealers bottle their
milk in the cellars of the home. The
code states that milk house must be
erected twenty-five feet from the
dwelling or stab BILE and contains
specifications, for the same which
must be strictly lived up to
The dealers who appeared were
Nels Heidelberg, Chris Jensen, w. M.
Thornall, C. Stocked, Nichols Jensen.
S. Senior. M. Graham, H. N. Miller,
Mary Kopor, Jacob Fogel, j. Stein
man, D. Veliken and Joseph Papp.
Licenses were granted to all after a
promise to rectify conditions with
the exception of Senior and Graham.
These two were laid over until the
next meeting.
To further bring about sanitary
milk conditions, the purchase of a
sediment tester and Babcock milk
tester was authorized. 1t was also
decided to take samples of milk de-
livered from time to time and have
an expert examine them for signs of
bacteria. Health officer Willsey made
several suggestions In his monthly
report to this end and also asked
that he be instructed to make inspec-
tion of creameries furnishing milk
to dealers In this city. No action was
taken on this question.
Nine abatements of alleged health
nuisances were reported. City Clerk
La Roe submitted a statement show
ing that $1S7 had been collected In
fees during the month. Commits
sioners PETE, Zylka and Sell were alb
sent. The new food inspector, DR..
w. M. Gill, met with the board for
the first time last night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12

Mayor Ferd Garretson, of this city.
The resolution concerning grade
crossings, which was passed by the
convention in session yesterday af-
ternoon, follows:
Whereas. vast number of the
citizens of Middlesex county, New
Jersey, demand the elimination OF
grade crossings, and
Whereas, certain municipalities
in this county have petitioned the
proper state authorities in proper
form in an effort to get the work of
grade crossing elimination started; /;
therefore, be it
Resolved, by the members of the
Affiliated Boards of Trade of Middle
sex County and the delegates to the
Middlesex County Promotion Con-
vention, representing commercial or
CARNATIONS and municipalities of the
county, that the New Jersey Public
Utility Commission be and is hereby
called upon to take immediate action
on the subject of removing grade
crossings in Middlesex county or to
why such action is further delayed" !"
A copy of the resolution will be
forwarded Immediately to the COM
mission.
tuberculosis Hospital.
The resolution directing the Board
of Freeholders to comply with a re-
cent law and build home for tuber-
culosis patients was introduced by
DR.. l.. Y. Lippincott, of Metuchen,
who declared that in advancing the
interests of the civic and industrial
welfare that some attention should
be paid to the interests of health.
He said that the mortality rate is
eight per cent. higher than 1t should
be, that eight per cent. being the
total number of victims of consump-
ton of the death list. "MiddleseX
county loses $50 people a year
through tuberculosis, he said. He
estimated that 1000 now are victims
of the disease throughout the county.
He showed how the Glen Gardner in
Continued on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
PROGRESS|VES
HOLD MEETING
Election Results Talked Over
and Plans for Future Sue
cess We're Discussed
PLANS FOR BANQUET

The first meeting of the Pro-
gressiye Club since election was held
last night in the clubrooms. There
was good attendance. Far from
being disappointed over the results
OF election the members were unani-
mously optimistic and the club now
has larger membership than ever
before, with committees better Or
ganized and work better outlined
and permanency assured.
Chairman Pugsley, on motion, was
authorized to appoint a committee to
arrange for the annual banquet of
the club, the committee to report
tentative arrangements at the next
meeting, which will be held Tuesday
evening, December 2.
e. l.. Gridley, treasurer, gave an
interesting report showing the fl
nances In good shape. He said he
found it didn't take long to raise
money when a large number of men
would each contribute a little.
James e. Griswold, chairman of
the campaign committee, also made
an interesting report ON the complex
ity of the political situation in New
Jersey. He said it had demonstrated
beyond question that the Progressive
party was distinctive and separate
from any other political party. Their
fearless action in the last campaign
has earned them the respect and
good will of every independent voter.
Thousands of our supporters, believ-
ing one vote would not be large
enough, supported Fielder in order
to prevent Stokes and the reaetionary
ring from winning out. But our sup
port Is still there and will remain
there as long as we demonstrate that
we are deserving of It,"
Daniel Weber, press agent, report
ed on the gains made this year. He
said last year there was no doubt a
larger vote on the head of the ticket,
but that in definite political effective
ness the vote this year was more
from a purely practical
working standpoint. This year they
had elected mayors in six cities of
New Jersey in addition to several
freeholders and number of council
men. In New York State five Pro-
gressive mayors were elected and
sixteen additional members of the
legislature, making twenty in all.
In Massachusetts the Progressive
vote exceeded that of last year, beat
out the Republicans, elected two
members of the governors council
and hold balance of power; also
eighteen members of the Massachu-
setts legislature and hold balance of
power; also numerous other district. |
c0untv ctty and local nffieae
Adrian Lyon, state committeeman, |
drove home several important points |
He said In part: There was great |
absence of national issues on one
hand and the inertia OF the great |
mass of voters on the other. 1t is a. !
CONTINUED on page 4)
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
RED CROSS STAMPS TO
BE SOLD AFTER NOV. 27

Red Cross stamps will be placed
on sale in this city directly after
Thanksgiving, according to an an
nouncement made today by the Anti
tuberculosis Society. They may be
purchased from members Of the So
ciety.
On the sale Of the stamps here this
year depends the continuation of the
visiting nurse of the society. This
nurse, who has done much good in
helping to keep down the disease in
this city and prevent its spread, now
receives a salary of only $55 a
month. More money is needed for
this cause, as the AntiTuberculosis
has no direct source of funds and Is
supported almost wholly by the
members.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
PeItier Declares Five South
Amboy Merchants Cashad
Checks for Large Amounts
WAIT FOR REQUISlTI0h
FelIa and HoWath Are Want
cd in Other Cities for
Grand Larceny.

Henry Fella and Paul Howath, al
legged check swindlers under arrest
in New York for passing bogus
checks in this city, South Amboy and
Woodbridge, operated more exten-
sively than has heretofore been
known, according to information Sc
cured by County Detective Richard
A. Peltier. Instead of swindling two
saloonkeepers in South Amboy, they
made victims of at least five, declares
the officer. The men are being held
for thirty days to await requisition
papers. Inasmuch as they are men,
bers of well organized gang and
have two lawyers working on their
defense, the county authorities here
believe that requisition will be
fought with every effort, as 1t was in
the case of DR.. Stubbert.
Latest reports show that Chris
Kelly cashed two checks for $22,
Anton Novak one for s24 and Frank
Laskowski another for $24 in South
Amboy, according to Detective Pei
tier. The other South Amboy vic
Tins were John Lasko, who cashed
two checks for $22 each, and Martin
Wiatr, who cashed bogus checks for
$24 and $28.
Fella confessed that he had work
ed hereabouts. according to the coun-
ty detective. He declared that he
had met Howath in Lenhart's wine
cellar at 324 East Seventy-First
street, New York city, about six
months ago and was then asked by
Howath II he did not want to make
some easy money? He agreed and
the pair worked in a gang of seven
bogus check makers and passers.
Fella declares Howath showed him
National Bank here and sign them
Anton Mehlik," as head Of the
"Kraus General and Contracting
Company" Fella declares further
that the pair first began operations in
this section on Smith street several
months ago. They went into cloth
Ing store and purchased suit of
clothes for S13 and a hat for 81. A
check for $22 was rendered and
change in cash was given by the
storekeeper.
Magistrate House sitting in the
fourth division of the municipal
court at Fifty Seventh street, New
York city, held the men to await req
uisition at the request of the county
authorities. Two lawyers were on
and some Of their friends on hand
volunteered to raise $500 at once
to secure their freedom. Howath, 1t
is claimed by Mr.. Peltier, Is wanted
in Gutenberg for grand larceny.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
A Demonstration in Candy Making

Every Saturday the Eagle Candy
Kitchen, 129 Smith ST., will have a
demonstration of candy making in
their window 1t will be instructive as
well as interesting to see how we
make candy. This week the popular
Mexican Kiss will be made and sold to
you as they are made at 2lc per pound
the regular price being 25c per
pond. We wish to call your atten-
tion to the fact that we make Ill our
as a new pen. Candy is made fresh
daily. Every Saturday we vii! offer
special Oh candy. You may as well
save the few cents by buying at the
reduced price. Don t fail to see the
candy making in our window. Cock
aros & Meinnes, Props.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-11-12
POLICE TOLD TO STOP N
NIGHT ROLLER SKATING

Following complaint to Mayor
Ferd Garretson, the police have been
notified to stop roller skating and
the knocking of objects about on Ho-
bart street at night. Persons living
along the street, which extends from
Smith to Market streets, have COM
planned to Mayor Garretson, stating
that the skating and knocking of
balls and cans about was dangerous
to pedestrians. They did not OBJ
ject to skating in the afternoon, but
desire that future attempts to skate
there at night be stopped, The mayor
SAYS there will be no ban on skating
there in the afternoon.