CENTRE FARMER.
BELLEFONTE, PA.
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Thursiay, July 15, 1875.
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Mineraoey.—We take pleasure in
calling spegial attention to class 23 of
our Premium List, under the above title.
Col. FAirLAMB is much interested in the
mineralogy and geology of our county,
and will take great pleasure in seeing
those who may favor him with speci-
mens. Let every man who has iron or
other minerals upon his farm send sam-
ples.
HALF MILE TRACK,
Recognizing the importance attached
to, and the interest manifested in, the
improvement of our driving horses by
many of our citizens, and recognizing the
fact also that we have in our midst the
facilities for marked improvement in this
respect in our breed of horses, the Exec-
utive Committee of our Society, at their
last meeting, appointed a committee of
well known gentlemen to consider what
could be done in the way of inereasing
our present track to a half mile. J.D.
Suveert, Esq., Capt. Taos. A. Hicks, and
Mr. JouNn Harris were appointed this
committee, the Executive Committee
feeling that their superior knowledge
and great interest in the subject would
insure prompt attention, and more intel-
ligent action than if the matter had been
taken in hand by a sub-committee of the
Executive Committee of the Society, It
has been more than intimated that one
of our wealthijest citizens at one time
offered to present to the Society the sum |.
of $300 for the purpose of enlarging the
track, provided the amount necessary for
~ the purpose were raised by friends of the
society, The committde a
no, doubt take the w Si
gqnsideration, see what addition
al frond
if any—is necessary, and i su
steps as may result in our having a half
mile track in time for our next fair, We
have authority for saying that if the
offer of $300 above referred to he made
good a generous friend of the society and
of all public improvements will give an
_equal amount to the society, to be ex-
pended in improving and beautifying the
fair grounds. We hope these gentlemen
may incite each other, as well as many
more, to generous deeds.
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FENCES.
Nicnovras Bipprg, the great financier,
once made an estimate of the cost of
fencing in Pennsylvania. At that time
—forty or fifty years ago—he estimated
the cost of fencing at the full value of
all the land and all the other improve-
ments made upon the land of the entire
State. The cost of fencing since that
time has increased much more rapidly
than the increase in the value of the
land and the increase in the value of im-
provements made thereon. This ques-
tion of fencing is becoming one of the
absorbing questions of the times with
farmers. It is even now the question be-
tween making and losing in our farming
operations. It must become, in the near
future, a question of much more absorb-
ing interest, as the cost of materials
increases. How shall we cheapen our
fences ? or, what is better, how shall we
dispense with them entirely ? are ques-
tions which every farmer is immensely
interested in answering. To the solution
of the problem involved in these ques-
tions every intelligent farmer ought to
give his best thought and his best efforts.
Is it possible to dispense with the fences
entirely ? If not, what can be substi:
tuted for our ordinary modern fences
which will take their place, and at the
same time cost less and last longer?
COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT THE
STATE COLLEGE.
An invitation from President Calder
reminds us thet the Biatvorsary exer.
cises of the Pennsylvania State College’
will take place in the Inst week of this
month; These occasions are steadily
growing in interest, and deserve the at-
tention of all who can witness them.
Located in our own county, a State insti-
tution, having attractions for every intel-
ligent citizen, but, particularly for|pfo-
gressive farmers, the college should be
visited by multitudes during the ap-
proaching Commencement week. Those
who knew the college in its darker hours
should go and see the great improve-
ments which lately have been made.
Those who have sons or daughters to
educate should go and see that, almost
in sight of their own homes, they can
send their children to one of the cheap-
est, safest and most thorough colleges in
America. | :
The following is the programme of
exercises for the week beginning with
Sunday, July 25:
July 25, 3 p. M.— Baccalaureate Sermon, by
President CALDER.
Monday, July 26.— Examination of Classes.
Tuesday, 27. Lzamination of Classes. 1%
p. M.— Trial of Mowers. 7} p.M.— Class
day exercises, Class of 1875.
Wednesday, 28.— Examinations concluded.
10 Aim.—Annual Meeting of Trustees.
1 p. M.—Meeting of Delegates to elect Trus-
toes. 3% p. M\i—Trial of Reapers. T} p.M.
— Junior Contest for Kaine Prize.
Thursday, 29.—Commencement. 2 p. M.—
Annual Meeting of Alumni. T§ Pp. Mi—
President's Levee.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF FIFTH DE-
PARTMENT. ;
‘Since the publication of our Premium
List, Capt. Tuomas A. Hicks, who was
our very efficient and energetic Superin-
tendent of ‘Amusements last year, and
had been re-elected for the present year,
as found that it would be impossibd
him to give to the duties of the position
that time and careful attention which it
While 'we very much regret the loss 6f
thé gallant Captain's ‘valuable services
and genial presence, we are glad that the
interests of this important and rapidly
developing department ‘will gain rather
than lose by the change, which vlaces it
in the very capable hands of D. H. Hasr-
ines, Esq.; of the law firm of Buss,
Yocum & Hasrines. Mr. Hastines' well
known executive - abilities and careful
methods are a sufficient guarantee of the
successful management of his depart-
ment, and with the substantial aid which
it is receiving from such liberal and dis-
interested citizens as the Hon. James
MiLLiken and ‘others, we can safely
promise such an array of innocent and
desirable amusements as have never been
witnessed at any County Fair in the
State.
PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY,
An open Grange assembly was held at
of Merion
Grange, Montgomery County, at which a
public lecture was delivered by SamugL
R. Downing, Esq., Master of one of the
Chester County granges. We are in-
debted for the following abstract of his
lecture to the Farmers’ Friend, which, by
the way, is one of th most faithful and
ably conducted organs of the order
which we have seen:
Many present learned more of the
Grange movement, its origin, purposes,
and contemplated future, than they pre-
viously had any conception of. The lec-
turer gave a brief resume of the causes
which, eight years ago, conspired to de-
velop in the minds of a few agriculfurists
this order of farmers; which still in its
infancy, to-day numbers in the United
States over two millions. He explained
how all the other interests banded to-
gether in secret organizations, for mutual
aid and benefit; the coal trade in its
secret sessions, controlling the price of
the stated June meeting
change, numbering comparatively but a
few, yet regulating in the farmer's trade
the price of the grain his farm produces.
The Board of Trade, the various orders
of mechanics, and lastly the farmer
begins to comprehend the mighty power
of united action. Throughout hffand;
as a class, they have lived isolated lives,
or rest and recreation. The Grange, in
its social features, modifies these lifetime
hardships; admitting upon an equal
footing the farmers’ wives and daughters
as members; teaching them how to oo
bine plgasure with needful labor; and
finding in their pleasant gatherings at the
Grange the refining influences of music,
and kindly greetings of ‘neighbors; all
alike interested in the 'business of the
order, and all conducing to make of
them better citizens. Politics cannot
enter within the Grange; yet the farm.
ers fully realize their. position, they will
not submit to being entirely represented
in the Legislature and Congress by per-
sons from every rank of life but their
own. ;
AN OLD HORSE BREEDERS
VIEWS.
“] beg and urge each and all to
patronize only pure-bred males, and
never a mongrel. My taste would in.
cline me to patronize the thoroughbred
stallion, the best for all purposes that
horses are used for. “Blood; will tell’ in
everything, from a chicken to a man. If,
you propose to breed trotters, or mules,
you want a dash of blood to give the
produce the staying qualities desirable
on the farm or on the turf. I hold that
our true policy is to breed only the best,
and have them well cared for. The days
of pay or pleasure in handling inferior
stock are numbered among the things
that were. So of half-feed and poor ae-
commodations for the comfort of 'your
stock. A few goog’ ones, well cared for,
afford more pleasure and. profit than a
promises.” ;
This holds good in all sorts of farm
stock—raise only the best, if ‘you would
“make it pay.” Our county is gaining
rapidly in this direction, and has more
requires, and has, therefore, resigned.
good stock of ‘all kinds within her limits
~than ever hefare.. Let the goad.
ork go on.
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ENNSYLVANIA GRANGE NOTES.
A Pomona grange has been organized
in Susquehanna county. - + i 0]
Buffalo Grange) 581, has built a large
hall and purposes opening a grange store.
Valley Grange, 38, has taken one share
ot stock in the Towanda Eureka Mower
Company. : 3
Oak Hall Grange, 429, reports a saving
of 23 per cent. on its purchases during
the past year. {
The Farmers’ Friend is responsible for
the statement that Saltsburg Grange has
$20,000 in the treasury.
Ferguson Grange, 157, has completed
a cosey little Grange Hall, 40x30, which
it will occupy before long.
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Beein Now.—It is not too early for
farmers to plan their entries for the next
fair. A much fuller and better fair will
be had if farmers will take the subject
in hand in season. The plain, practical
tillers of the soil need to arouse them-
selves to greater activity, and should not
put off making their entries till the last
day. The remark is frequently heard
upon the fair grounds, “I have better
specimens than these shown here. I
wish I had exhibited some of my stock,
or my grain, or my vegetables. I could
just as well have done it, and would cer-
tainly have taken the premium.” This
is the time, rather than after the fair
has commenced, to carefully examine
your own stock and products with a view
to becoming an exhibitor.
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H. C. WiLLETT, of Greenfield, says that
a strong tea made of burvine root fed to
the hogs in their slops will cure the
cholera, as he has proven in several
cases. It is also useful as a preventative.
Among the other articles he uses to pre-
vent his hogs from contracting the dis-
ease and keep in a healthy thriving con-
dition are charcoal, ashes, sulphur and
fuel, to which all submit; the corn ex-
saltpetre.
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pressedydotrn with toil, with little time }
host of inferior ones fed on shucks and
BUSINESS CARDS.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
BELLEFONTE, PAY
J. P. HARRIS, Cashier. x C. Howss, President.
CENTRE CQUNTY BANKING CO.
] BELLEFONTE, PA.
J.D. 8AUGERT, Cashier. HENRY BROOKBRMOFF, Pres’t.
JOHN I. THOMPSON & CO.
BANKERS i
LEMONT, PENN’A.
D. S. KELLER, :
ATTORNEY AT LAW, .
BELLEFONTE, PA.
J. L. SPANGLER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
BELLEFONTE, PA,
McALLISTER & BEAVER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
BELLEFONTE, PA.
D. F. FORTNEY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
BELLEFONTE, PA. = = )
E. & E. BLANCHARD,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, |
BELLEFONTE, PA. :
JOHN G. LOVE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
~ BELLEFONTE, PA, | i i
ALEXANDER '& "BOWER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
BELLEFONTE, PA.
BUSH, YOCUM & HASTING
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
BELLEFONTE, PA. * Re
ADAM HOY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
BELLEFONTE, PA. |
- BROCKERHOFF HOUSE;
BELLEFONTE, PA.,.
E. PERKS & SON, - - « =4- < - Proprietors. |
DR. J. W. RHONE,
SURGEON DENTIST,
Hope fil BELLEFONTE, PA
“FTDRET. R. HAYES, ©
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
'. BELLEFONTE, PA,’
JOS. A. RANKIN & SON,
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE,
BELLEFONTE, PA.
J. Q. A. KENNEDY,
WATOHMAKER AND JEWELER,
LEMONT, PA.
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STATE COLLEGE HOTEL,
STATE COLLEGE, PA.
A DAILY STAGE, belonging to the un-
dersigned, leaves the hotel at 7 o’clock A, M.
reaching Bellefonte in time for the 10 A. M.
train. The Stage starts, on the return trip
to ‘the College and Pine Grove Mills, at 1
p.'M. Passengers and packages transferred
safely and cheaply.
JAS. JACK, Proprietor.
B. F. TROXELL
HAS OPENED A
TIN AND STOVE STORE
AND GENERAL STOCK OF
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting of STOVES of different Patterns, all of which
are warranted first-class, and will be sold at the lowest
cash prices.
Also, a full line of TIN and SHEET-IRON WARE,
STAMPED and JAPANNED WARE, KNIVES and
FORKS, SPOONS, and general house furnishing goods.
JOBBING and SPOUTING promptly attended to.
HOLLOW WARE of all kinds on hand. STOVE RE-
PAIRS furnished at short notice,
Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods.
Highest prices paid for Rags, and all Goods and Work
Warranted, and will be sold at the Lowest Cash Prices.
B&y™ Please call and examine Goods & Prices.
HOWARD, CENTRE COUNTY, PA.
BALSER WEBER,
DEALER IN i
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, ;
PAINTS, OILS, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, AND
GERERAL MERCHANDISE, LEATHER,
AND SEEDS A SPECIALTY.
All kinds of Grain, Flour & Feed.
ALSO AGENT FOR THE
BURDICK MOWER,
THE BEST MADE.
MAIN ST., HOWARD, CENTRE CO0., PA.
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