A
CENTRE FARMER.
BELLEFONTE, PA.,. JUNE. 1876,
OUR PAPER.
A meeting of the Executive Com-
mittee of the Centre County Agricul:
tural Society, was held at the office of
Glen. BEAVER, on the 26th of February
last, from the minutes of which we
make the following extracts 3,
... Messrs. Woodward, - Hamilton and
Shaffer were appointed a committee to
conduct the publication of the CENTRE
FARMER, for the ensuing year :
+ Resolved, That the Committee be authorized
to commence the publication of the Cenrky
‘FPARMER, ‘in May, and to continue it ‘for six
months, and that they. be empowered to make
‘All contracts necessary to carry out this reso-
lution: : :
It was also HH
‘Resoteed, ‘That the premium list be printed
in-one of the earlier numbers of this: paper,
instead of in'pamphlet form as heretofore.
In compliance with the above reso-
lutions, we print the first number ot
our. paper for 1876. Because of cir-
cumstances entirely beyond the con-
trol of the Committee, its first appear-
ance is two or three weeks behind the
time designated by the resolutions
under which we act. We hope to be
promptly “on time,” hereafter. Per
haps we cannot better express the pur-
pose and aim of our publication than
to quote from the opening number of
last year's volume. ‘‘Our object is to
“have a medium of direct, frequent and
“thorough communication with the
“people, through which to make
“known what we are doing for the
“accomplishment of the object for
Mwhich our Society was called into ex-
Mistence, viz ; the promotion and ad-
“vancement of the Agricultual interests
“of our county.” yi ns i
Our Society is founded on the idea
embodied in our motto, “Progressive
Agriculture,” and our pager designed
to be its exponent. In the execution of
this design we.promise nothing but our
best endeavors. Our columns are
open for short communications on all
practical farm subjects, and as the
paper belongs to, is controlled by, and
published for the benefit of the farmers
of Centre County, we hope to hear from
them. i pede rei Sik Lh Fa
ET.
. Now. is the time to make your plans
for a good exhibition, and good time at
our next fair. To such as think. the
time taken to attend the. county fair
wasted, we commend the following,
from the pen of JAMES VICK : ;
A little play, a few days of recrea-
tion and relaxation, is not necessarily
wasted time... The Hyacinth bulb lies
in the. ground, apparently: useless, a
large portion of the year. For many
months, and summer months, too, it
bears no bright flowers, not even a
Jlensani leaf, "- 1t is. not idle, however,
ut gathering from earth and air, and
dew and sunshine and shower, .a
precious store, to be changed, by the
mysterious alchemy of Nature, into
ms of loveliness... In its. own good
time the stately spire will arise from the
earth, bearing aloft its floral ehime, more
beautiful then the world’s philosophy
ever devised, or its highest art can pro. |
duce. Let us, as Nature teaches, rest
awhile from labor and care, if we
feel that we too, like the flowers,
have earned repose ; and while we do}
s0; lay up.a little, store of knewledge
that will aid in making the future both
pleasant and useful. It is easy to com-
ine pleasure and instruction; indeed,
we can hardly conceive. of very great
enjoyment from amusement that is not
spiced, or at least slightly flavored with
instruction.
HB IRE
Tae way they weigh hogs in Kansas
is as follows : They. first tie the hog
to one end of a rail, balance the railon
a fence with rocks tied to the other
end, and then guess how much the
rocks weigh.
MEETING OF THE AGRI-
CULTURAL SOCIETY.
The stated meeting of the Centre
=| county Agricultural Society was held
in the Court House on Monday eve-
ning last, President Woodward in the
chair. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
~The committee appointed to consider
the subject of abolishing horse-racing
at our county fairs, was then called
upon to réport. In the absence of the
Chairman, Judge Orvis, one of the
other members, stated that no meeting
had been held to the best of his knowl
edge, and that consequently théy were
unable to report. On motion the com-
mittee was continued with instruction
| to report at the next regular meeting
in August. ;
The Secretary stated that, in accor
dance with the resolution of the society’
passed at the J anuary meeting, the
Executive Committee had requested
Prof. Hamilton of the State College,
and Hon. J. H. Orvis fo prepare papers.
to beread atthis meeting. Prof. Ham-
ilton was called upon and read a very:
able and interesting essay on the ques-
as to “What is the best plan for Centre
county farmers to pursue in reference
to fences under our laws as they. do
exist?” in which he advocated the
total abolition. of inside fences, and
demonstrated, by facts and - figures
which appear indisputable; the ex-
pediency of such a plan. He showed
the amount of land that was rendered
useless for farming purposes from year
to year, the loss of time’ occasioned in
turning, the enormous expense of main-
taining and keeping these fences in re-
pair and the positive injury done fo the
land by the tramping of cattle in
tle should be kept in the bapsaysed
the manure pile; the real source of the
farmer's prosperity, would be largely
increased, the land saved and its pro-
ductive powers enhanced, and the ne-
cessity for all inside fences would there-
by be removed. . He also alluded to the
fact that our fence timber was annually
becomiii z scarcer amd mora valuable,
and unlesssome stich plan was adopted,
before many years be consumed in re-
pairing and making fences.
After Prof: Hamilton concluded, the
discussion of the question was continued
by Messrs. Beaver,. Hoy and Orvis, all
of whom coincided with the views of
Prof. Hamilton, and gave the society.
the benefit of their experience in carry-
ing them: into. practice.
On motion, the thanks of the society
were tendered Prof. Hamilton for his
able production, and a copy or con-
densation thereof requested for publi-
cation.
On motion, the President was au-
thorized to appoint three electors to
represent the society, at the annnal
election of trustees of the State College
in June next. Hon. J. H. Orvis, Gen.
Beaver and Jos. L. Neff, Esq., were
appointed.
Adjourned to meeton the fourth Mon-
day of August. J. W. GEPHART,
Seer'y.
HANG an old stub of a broom in the
tool-shed now, to clean the plows and
‘cultivators, = And saw the handle short
from a light one and een it close. by
the place for hoes and shovels.. The
stupidest man will see the use of it, and
from brushing cultivator teeth might,
after awhile, get the motion of brushing
his own. ;
"1 New York State “Re
"HORATIO 8. STEP.
pasturing. He contended that the cat- |
during the entire year, that by so doing |
the entire profits of the farm would |.
T0 CASH BUYEHS,
You can buy a Watch for less money from
SHR GEL AER Dp NUH ani
FRANK P. BLAIR,
than from any other person in the five
counties.
If you don't believe it call on him and see
for yourself.
D. S. KELLER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Bellefonte; Pa.
STITZER & MAGEE,
ATTORNEYS ATLAW,
[Office over Reynold's Bank.]
Bellefonte, Pa.
ALEXANDER & BOWER,"
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Bellefonte, Pa.
JOHN G. LOVE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Bellefonte, Pa.
DAVID F. FORTNEY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Bellefonte, Pa.
THE PENN MUTUAL
SEREG Gh ak) day 1% it a3
LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF PHILA.
The Penn is a purely
MUTUAL COMPANY,
ALL its surplus premiums are returned to the
members every year, thus’ furnishing insu-
rance at the lowest possible rates.
All policies non-forfeitable for their value,
Endowment policies issued at life-rates.
rts!’ give amounts
Holders by ten of the promi-
paid to Polic
Fp included.
nent compan
AVErage of: 8 Years. isiisisisessesssensmmnnies $18 68
Penn's average of 3 years....... «. $32 54
CAPITAL $5,000 000.
15. Death Losses paid in April, 76, "$48,719 77
Amounts received over am’ts paid, $34,638 29
SAMUEL €. HUEY; Pres't..
HENS, Vice Pres't.
HENRY AUSTIE,; Sécretary. ::
JAMES H. RANKIN,
Agent, Bellefonte, Pa.
Tie buss
The Earliest Strawberry.
Large, Solid, protic, hardy and of the best
Price 50 cents per- plant; $2 per six; $3 per
dozen, free by mail.
adeaes
PICKLES PER ACRE
can be grown by planting the
GREEN PROLIFIC CUCUMBER.
raping Th
mail. For descriptive price list of every de-
sirable variety of
Small Fruits, Seed Potatoes
and Garden Seeds,
Address |
F. M. HEXAMER
New Castle, Westchester Co., N.Y.
I ARM ERS, GRANGERS AND
EVERY ONE ELSE. ’
It is to your interest to know that we have
been, and always shall. be the leaders of LOW
PRICES. We have revolutionized the trade
by introducing the system of low prices in
Bellefonte, and we propose at all times to lead
the lowest prices: for. best, goods. One Price
and no misrepresentation are the corner |
stones upon ‘which we have built our trade.
We carry the fullest stock of Dry Goons, Ho-
gIERY, FANCY Goons, WHITE Goops, , EMBROID-
kRiEs, &¢. Call and convince yourselves that
we sell the cheapest and deal the fairest.
i. HERMAN & CO.,
New York Store, opp. Bush House,
Bellefonte, Pa.
J. & J. HARRIS,
HARD WARE,
IRON, STEEL,
‘NAILS, GLASS, PAINTS, OILS, &C.,
No. 5, BROCKERHOFF ROW,
BELLEFONTE, PA.
BUSH, YOCUM & HASTINGS,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Bellefonte, Pa.
WILLIAM F. REBER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Bellefonte, Pa.
McALLISTER & BEAVER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Bellefonte, Pa.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
BELLEFONTE, PA.
E. C. Humes, Pres't. J.P. HARRIS, Cashier.
CENTRE COUNTY BANKING CO,
BELLEFONTE, Pa.
JAs.A. Braves, Prost, J.D. Suvarry, Cash'r.
JOHN I. THOMPSON & CO.,
BANKERS,
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BUTTS HOUSE,
Corner of Allegheny. & Bishop streets,
BELLEFONTE, Pa.
|B. BROWN, ~ Proprietor.
yi... THE PREMIUM...
BOOT .& SHOE. MANUFACTORY !
It is a fact concealed by all that
.. JOHN POWERS
cannot. be excelled in Centre county, as a
Boot’ & Shoe maker. For five years, or as
often as he has deemed: it proper; to.compete,
he has drawn the premium on his work, and
received handsome diplomas at our County
Fairs. - There are no goods in the way of La-
dies’, Misses and Children’s.
: E SHOES :
that excel those Mr, Powers keeps, nor. any
so well adapted to the wants of this commu-
nity. He has, at his store op osite the- Bush
House, a full stock of all wi dy and all sizes,
and sells the same 25 per cent. less than any
similar qualities are sold for-in this town.
FARMERS GIVE HIM A CALL:
*
"DIPLOMA Awarded to John Powers ;
for the best fine Boots ‘exhibited’ at. :
Centre: €ounty Fair for the year 1875. :
*
The Bellefonte & Snow Shoe Railroad Compa-
ny would invite the attention of the public
to their large assortment of
SEASONED BOARDS
and ‘Pine and Hemlock bill
stuff on hand at.their yard .in Belle-
fonte, and: would request. persons in need of
lumber to give them a call, as they feel con-
fident that they ean give satisfaction both as
to quality and price. Bills sent to order on
short notice.
ALSO COAL
FOR
WAL USE,
Constantly.on hand at reasonable prices.