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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-07-06
TWO CENTENARIANS
Just About as Dissimilar As Two Men
Could Be.
Newark News.

Newark News.
John Ernest Bach, of this city. last
week celebrated the one hundredth
anniversary of his birth. assisted by
five children, 33 grandchildren and
1913 Observation-Disclosures. Eli Petit
john, Of Minnetonka Mills, Mimi. re-
Gently passed the 95-year mark and
expects to reach 100 because Of his
fine health and strength. Last Christ
mas he went out and cut and trimmed
the family Christmas tree.
From these two splendid types Of
cheerful. hearty old age it would
seem as if some rule Of living could
be deduced; but just try it. Mr.. Bach
violates every rule of health. eats be-
| tween meals, drinks whiskey and beer
when he feels like it, smokes as often
as he wishes, drinks large quantities
Of buttermilk, eats candy almost by
wholesale, prefers cake to bread and
! eats lots Of both, and takes very
| hearty meals three times a day. Being
a tailor he spent much of his time in
| doors.
Mr.. Pettijohn never drank a gill CT
whiskey in all his life. never smoked.
always avoided rich foods and spent
much of his time outdoors. There are
only two points of similarity between
the grand old men-Bach took plenty
Of sleep and never worried. With the
exception Of these two traits they diff
fered almost as widely as Bennett
Britton, Of Plainfield. who was a tav-
~ernkeeper the most of his life and re-
Gently passed the 101 mark, and the
Rev. DR.. Mesick. formerly of Somer-
Vile. who is yet living, in his one hum
dred and second year.
The secret of long life cannot be
said to be entirely independent IN per-
sonaI habits or environment, but a
proper amount of sleep, plenty of sat-
~isfactory work and the happy faculty
of refusing to entertain wOTriment
undoubtedly conserve physical and
mental strength. All fou OF the aged
men named are yet living. SO far az
heard from, and hearty good wishes
are extended TO them for still farther
length of DAYS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-07-06
THINKING MEN APPROVE
Aim, To Place Before Outside
World True Conception Of
This States Resources.
Meeting Which Launched
Project Represented Twenty
three Counties of The State
Especial % The News and Observer

-FN ~" N~ 'S'N /
Greensboro. July 3.-Tht North
Carolina State Publicity Bureau,
temporary organization of which was
effected at a meeting of some 10 of
the states most progressive men at
Raleigh last Tuesday, June 29th, is
less than a week old but is already re-
celvlng n strong endorsement of
thinking men in every part of North
Carolina, evidenced in expressiGl.s of
the press and letters from individuals.
This endorsement is given on the gen.
eral plan of the organization as pub
lished from Raleigh following the
meetlnS-to set on foot a campaign of
publicity that will place before the
people of the outside world a true
representation of this States matc.,-
less and advantages, agri-
cultural and industrial, to the settler
still stronger endorsement will be
given when the full import of this
work is understood. The object of
the State Bureau, as set forth in full
IN the plan Of organization at last
Tuesdays gathering, follows:
First: To study the needs, re.
the State by sections.
"Second: To secure and create such
publicity as will promote the develop
ment of North Carolina by bringing
people of thrift and industry to us,
especially to u agricultural lands.
Third: To acQuaint people in one
section Of the State with advantages
and progress in other sections.
Fourth: To aid in Offering homes
and reasonable prices, and prOtec'
prospective settlers from unjust specu
lators and false representations.
Fifth: To assist ach section in Sc
curing the class of settlers suitable t.
! that locality.
) sixth: To cooperate with loca
community organizations and civil
organization, railroads and any othe
organization, corporation or individ
, uals Interested in promoting the pur
, poses set forth"
! % Counties Represented.
: The 70 men who formulated thi
, broad object represented twenty
:. three counties of the state and ever
: congressional district save one. Ih
9 n Congressional district not repre-
scented is known to have lar stron
e men within it's borders who hearth
y approve this movement, n wer
doubtless prevented from being pres
q ent by the press of other engage
e ments, II by illness. Many of tn
States best known progressive me-
in fact, were unable to be present be
cause OF such reasons, but wrote le
ters explaining their inability to a
d tend and pledging their earnest SUI
port. Strong men were in attendant
h from Asheville, in the west, to Wi
= irgtOn, in the east. The four leadin
d railroads were represented: and it
believed that with such cooperati1
~ efforts as indicated in the beginninI
this organization will accomplis
ir worth while in placing North Carr
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-07-06
Worthy Of Cooperation.


The earnestneSs With which the
problem Of the States future was de-
hated At the Raleigh gathering. the
stability and broad business expe-
Renee OF the men participating In
these discussions. and the character
or the men selected 10 guide the
destlnles OF the organization through
the dangerous shoals 10 a permanent
organization. all combine 10 assure
the respect and cooperation Of every
citizen who has the welfare OF his
state at heart for the work now in
hand: and there is existent a feeling
that every public spirited citizen. a.
many OF them have already done, Will
rally 10 the supper OF these mer.
Who are attempting a great altruisi.c
work for North Carolina thai will
prove OF at least indirect interest I,
every man. woman and child within
her borders. This work. il is CON
coded. will eventually mean a bigger.
and more prosperous North Carolina.
Therefore, IL Is argued, every citizen
should feel il a personal privilege TO
lend his aid. They are asked not "a
wait for personal invitation but To
encourage the men who have been Sc
lected as officers of the or
sanitation by writing them ana Of
fering such suggestions as may seem
good, and Offering assistance in the
undertaking.
a vi oISdAltLdtfOn.
The plan of organization, in brief.
is an executive committee, consisting
of the president, six vice-presidents.
treasurer and secretary, elected hy
the board of directors. The board OF
directors is to consist of not to eN-
E ceed three members from each con-
gressional district. these to be Sc
: lected by the members in such dis
tlict from mona their own num-
her. By this means the organization
will be truly representative of the en-
tire State and be, in fact. "A State
: wide organization.
The officers elected to serve until
: the first annual meeting, which is e
{ be held on the first Tuesday in DC
tober, are: Henry A. Page. Aberdeen
President: f. G. Branson, Chape
l Hill, A. E. Tate, High Point. +. X
d Hewitt, Asheville, Clarence Poe. Raj
: eigh, A. w. Mclean, Lumberton ant
- O. L. Joyner, G~reenville, vice-presi
dents: Alf A. Thompson, Raleigh
Treasurer; and j. c.. Forester. Greens
boro, secretary. Upon these mel
rests the gigantic task of perfect.rl
the organization hat it is hoped vii
mean the salfation of North Carolina
-, agriculturally and industrially; an
n they seek the aid and cooperation Q
, every mar in the State who has hope
e for a greater future for his State. An
81 in order that the movement ma
prove a success commensurate wit
lie it's object, this aid and cooperation
es of vital importance.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-07-06
Lyric

Harvard Lampoon.
There was a bird
"a warbler, a thrush, a robin or a
jay.
And soft he sang
"A tune a Tilt. a song or r~oundelay)
And DER the hill
(The dell. the copse. the valley. dale
or bruShl.
His mate replied
"a warbler or a robin. Jay or
thrush).
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23
STATE APPLE CROP
 AVERAGE IS NORMAL
~. e. NOT so SHORT AS FIRST SEASON ESTIMATES PREDICTED
 ORCHARDS IMPROVED.
l,481 CARLOADS IN STORAGE
Striking Increase in Yield Are Being Secured This Season Through the Proper Care of Trees-Sciertfic
 Cultivation Is Popular.
Conway

conway Arkansas apple crop this year is averaging about 90 per cent more than the early predictions, and present in dications are that the entire yield will be close to normal, in the opinion Of fruit men of the belt Market for the great yield is being found in all sec tions of the country and vast quan- titles are being placed in cold storage for the winter trade The holiday trade will draw largely upon this stock
 The better grades of apples this sea son averaged close to those of previ- ous years, although bulk, vinegar ana evaporator stock showed a notable de cline. The principal losses of the entire season will be on these three grades, with prices on fancy stocks ranging near the average Prices for these is expected to range during the winter from S350 to S4, cold storage stock, and better prices for first-class apples.
 Approximately 1.4S1 cars of apples are being held in the Ozark region in cold storage. according 10 figures com piled by the railroads of the region. All the plants Of the section are filled to capacity, and the product will be held until the trade demands it's re, lease.
 Striking increases in yield are being secured this season through the pro per care of trees. Orchards that have been fed. pruned. cultivated and sprayed at proper intervals are show ing big increases in yield, with no de. crease in quality The scientific culti. vaton of the fruit is coming into it's own in the entire Ozark region. ana it's practice for several years is eX- pecteu to make notable increase in the productiveness of the famous belt.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

ldents pastor. the Rev. James H. Taylor of the Central Presbyterian church
 Mrs. William H. Boiling, the brides mother, gave her away. The presi- dent stood 10 the right of the clergy men and the bride stood on the left. At once Dr. Smith began the words of the Episcopal marriage service, the president making his responses first, and then the bride making hers. Af- ter the bride promised to love, cher ish and obey" the president placed the wedding ring, plain band of gold upon her finger, and then, after a prayer and while the couple clasped their right hands together, Dr. Smith declared them man and wife The brief and simple ceremony was over
 The entire party then turned to the dining room, where a buffet sup per was served The decorations there were in pink, and on the buffets were banked growing ferns and pink roses. The tables were decorated with Lady Stanley rose blossoms. On table in the center was the wedding cake-a fruit cake several layers high, ornamented with sprays of pink or chids in the center Mrs. Wilson cut the cake without formality. and no arrangement was made for bestowing bits of it upon others than those in the wedding party.
 During the ceremony, and at the luncheon afterward, during which string orchestra played. the bride wore her travelling dress, black silk velvet gown. with picture hat of
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23
DENTISTS WILL
 BE PROSECUTED
STATE BOARD OF DENTAL Ex- AMlNERs FILE THEIR REPORT
 WITH GOVERNOR HAYS.
S691.57 IN FEES COLLECTED
Certificates of Registration Were Granted to 335 Dentists Praetieing in the State and 30 Outside
 of the State.
Little Rock.


 The State Board of Dental Exam. hers has begun prosecution against three dentists praclIcing without state licenses, according to report filed with Governor Hays. Prosecut- ing attorneys in the districts where the alleged violation is alleged to have occurred have been informed, the re port said, and the cases will be pressed vigorously. Other prosecutions are to follow, the report said.
 The report said the board held two meetings in 1915 and examined It ap. plicants for state license. Fourteen were granted licenses. Certificates Of registration were granted to 335 den lists praeticing in the state and so 10 dentists outside the stale.
 The neW law provides that dentists praetieing when it became effective may be granted certificates without ex- animation and that dentists living out. side the state and practicing in It may receive the same kind of eeftiii= cates without examination. The re, port says the board collected S69i57 in fees and expended S646.84 during the year.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

black beaver with no trimmings ex- eept one feather slightly upturned at the left side At her throat she wore the presidents wedding gift, mag nificent diamond brooch.
 The skirt of her gown was of walk ing length and cut on full lines. The waist had silk embroidery of blue, shading from the deep tones of royal blue to delicate shades of pastel, and was threated with silver.
 The lower part of the waist was embroidered on black net over a band of silver in the design of lilies, below which was a grdle of black velvet The sleeves of the gown were of black net fashioned in tiny tucks with long bell-shaped cuffs of embroidered velvet, which came well down over the hand. Her collar, which was high and upstanding, was of black lace. When she left on her honey moon journey, Mrs. Wilson wore over her gown fur coat of broad tail with bands of yukon and huff to match. She wore chinchin collar.
 Miss Margaret Wilson, the presi- dents eldest daughter, wore sap. phire blue velvet gown with sapphire and velvet trimmings. Mrs. William McAdoo, his yougest daughter, wore blue silk brocade with fur and silver trimmings. Mrs. Francis B. Sayre, his other daughter wore rose char mouse with cream lace. Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, the presidents cous- in. wore yellow silk and gold.
 Mrs. Boiling, the brides mother. wore costume of richly jetted net over an underdress of satin, appliqued in kings blue. short train was caught at the left side of the girdle with cluster of pink crushed roses. She wore old cameos. set in pearls, which she wore as bride
 Mrs. w. H. Maury Of Anniston, Ala, a sister of the bride, wore white crepe and silver net with court train of cream crepe embroidered in leaf sprays of gold. A single moonflower caught her corsage at the waist
 Mrs. Alexander H. Galt of this city, another sister, wore robin egg blue chiffon velvet with silver bands and a black tulle sash, with crushed roses. Miss Bertha Boiling, the brides third sister, wore a gown of turquoise blue over a full skirt of blue chiffon. Over white lace flounces fell panier drap- ed overskirt of blue taffeta embroider- ed in gold and silver. The bodice of chiffon was over heavy bands of gold lace and high girdle was of flower embroidered silk
 The guests at the wedding included
 Mrs. William c. Boiling of the city, the brides mother.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

tomobiles have been sent on ahead, and the couple expect to spend their honeymoon motoring, golfing and walking over the mountain trails. Be sides the Secret Service guard, the party was accompanied by one ste nographer The president will keep in touch with the White House over special wires.
 The president dned as usual at the White House at o'clock with his daughters, and afterward drove to his brides home, about mile from the executive mansion. cold, driving rain, which swept the city all day, cleared off at sunset and the evening was cool and pleasant. Because the wedding arrangements and the hour of the ceremony had been kept close secret, there were few on the streets about the White House, but near the brides home the crowd was held back by police lines spread dur ing the afternoon.
 Everything was in readiness for the ceremony when the president arrived, and it proceeded without music. Nei- ther the president nor Mrs. Galt had any attendants, and there were no Ishers of flower girls Neither the army, the navy nor the diplomatic corps was represented, and the oeca- sion was essentially what both had wished it to be-a home wedding
 On the first floor of the brides home, in two communicating rooms. a wedding bower had been arranged, with a background of ferns which ex- tended from the floor to the ceiling Overhead there was canopy of green in the form of a shell lined with Scotch heather In the back ground and at the center was placed a large mirror framed with orchids and rehecting the scene. Above the mirror was a spray of orchids across a background of ferns, and the corners of the canopy were caught with or chds.
 American Beauty roses were on both sides of the canopy, beneath which was prayer rug on which IIeSluenl w lSoH anu MlS' IdIt hHeit during the ceremony.
 Just at the hour set for the eere- mony the president and his bride ap- peared at the head of the. staircase. which was decorated with ferns. as paragus and vines and American Beauty roses. They descended to the lower floors, where the guests were grouped, informally
 The Rev Herbert Scott Smith, rec tor of St Margaret's Protestant Epis- copal church. of which the brids is a communicant. was waiting beneath the canopy to perform the ceremony and with him to assist was the pres
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

The Rev H. F. Buhler, the new pastor of Hawley Memorial Church It Pine Bluff. whose transfer from the Little Rock district of the South Ar kansas Conference of the NJ. E. Church caused indignation by members Of the Capitol View Church at Little Rock. had himself interviewed to deny that he had expressed any displeasure at having to come 10 Pine Bluff or that he had expressed fear that he wouii die of malaria if he did come. He said the members of his former charge had no desire to injure Pine Bluffs reputation as healthful city. but wers after the Rev Alonzo Monk. ore. siding elder of the Little Rock dIs- triet I'm loyal to the church" ha said, and would have gone any where.'
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

Tho Pittsburgh oil and Refining Company soon will enter the local gas and oil filed. J M Hughes is secur. ing leases for the corporation.
 J. F. Mercer. an Independent ops- rator in the Caddo fields of Louisiana. has rig ready to be shipped 10 Crawford county to start work.
 The Dora Oil and Gas Company has resumed drilling at Dora, alter hay. ing been forced to suspend operations to case off water. Lawrence X Smith expect to start drilling on the John k Brown farm. east of Dora. This is their first we'll
 The Crawford County oil and Gas Company is receiving a drilling outfit
 The Sara Oil and Gas Company Of this city is negotiating for the serv. ices of geologist to inspect is Crawford county holdings to locate wells. This company has lately ac quired many additional leases
 The Pennok Oil Company. an inde- pendent corporation of Pittsburgh. Pa, acquired the last of leases to 6 900 acres in the southern part Of Crawford county. It will at once com- mence to drill for oil and gas. Three test wells will be sunk at a maximum depth of $500 feet within the next 50 days. This is the first foreign cor poration to cutter the local field. Rep resentatiYes of several others, now- ever, are negotiating for leases.
 E. H. Grove of St. Louis. formerly attorney general of Missouri, and St. Louis associates, are organizing S100000 corporation to enter the field at an early date.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23
SIMPLICITY MARKS
 WILSON'S NEEDING
CEREMONY SPOKEN AT BRIDES HOME IN PRESENCE OF LESS
 THAN THIRTY GUESTS.
ATTENDANTS DISPENSED WITH
President and New First Lady of the Land Left for Hot Springs, Va, Where Their Honeymoon
 VIII Be Spent.

Washington-Pres Wilson and Mrs. Edith Boiling Gait were married and left immediately afterward to spend their honeymoon. at Hot Springs, Va. The president and his bride travelled in a private car attach ed to special train.
 At Hot Springs MT and Mrs. Will son will live at the Homestead hotel until after New Years day, unless some development should necessitate the presidents earlier return to the capital. Two of the White House au-
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23
FARM NOTES.

The oil nature of the d duck s feathers prevents their getting lice.
 Clean utensils have much to do with the quality of the cream they contain.
 Do not plant elm or other large trees less than forty feet apart.
 Skim milk is one of the best supple ments to corn now known.
 The one pest thing to start improve ment in dairy herd is a pure-bred bull.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

A compilation of financial state ments of state banks at the close ct business November 10, issued by State Bank Commissioner John M. Davis, shows an encouraging increase ln the states banking business. Between September ? and November 10 the to- tai resources of the bank increased from $61 7,26769 to $69,97J46. In diydual reposits increased from s20,- 404,15777 to $27.4O5, ,I9536 and say ings deposits from s3,S97, ,54715 to S4,205, ,20195.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

Squ2shes should be stored in a dry place at temperature of about 50 degrees. Do not lay more than one deep on shelves.
 The poultry products of the United States are worth half a billion dollars annually, and a million dozen eggs are imported every year.
 The successful swine breeder needs to have a thorough knowledge of the value of sanitation, also an intimate knowledge of all the requirements of his animals.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23
Careful With Passports

Washington. Passports reg,,Ia. tions more stringent than those eff. fectlve at present will be enforced by the State Department under an ex- ecutiye order issued by President Will son. Applicants must file their appli. cations with the department at least five days prior to sailing.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

Greetings. Half way acrosG and alIs we'll"
 This message from the Rev. W. NJ. Wright of Camden, whom Governor Hays appointed Arkansas representa- tive with the Henry Ford peace ex- petition. was sent from mfdocean by wireless and received by Governor Hays. The message was received at the wireless station Tt Cape Race, Newfoundland, and sent from there by telegraph The Rev Mir. Wright arrived in New York too late to se- cure passports for sailing with the Ford party on the Oscar H. and sailed T few days later on the liner Fred eriek. He expects to join the Ford party abroaI.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

About all the chamois skins on sale nowadays are oil tanned sheep skins. But they are just as good he sheen need not be ashamed of it.
 In 100 parts of the white of an egg about so per cent is water, l2lb per cent albumen, one per cent mineral matter and 212 per cent sugar.
 A colt wants to be kept eating and growing and exercising and anything except fattening, as long as he has time assigned him by nature to grow.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-23

Good Times" in hts general sam paisn over the country, has not .tiled to overlook the States general -eYe- nue fund. which, for the last two years. has been neglected more or less by prosperity. and general reyenuo fund warrants as we'll.
 State warrants drawn on the gen era1 revenue fund now are bringing an aserage of a cents on the dollar or five cents more on the dollar than the market price about the same tune last year During the holiday season last year warrants were selling for from 90 10 93 cents on the dollar, but today Little Rock bankers are offering a5 cents. and are getting few at that. Last year at this time the market was flooded and few sales were made e. eept at low prices.
 There IS no doubt that the general revenue fund will more than pay out next year. and partial settlements from tax collectors over the state will be- gin within the next two months. The bulk of the tax money will not come into the State treasury until late in the spring or early in the summer, but holders of State warrants, when they are financially able, seem to ia vor holding them rather than selfing them at a per cent discount
 The general revenue fund lacks 0000 of being as deeply in debt as it was on the corresponding date last year. Last year at this time the funt was s406, ,66443 behind, while now II is a little under $300,000 behind In December. 1913. the fund was S410. 724 in debt.