CENTRE FARMER.
BELLEFONTE, PA., JULY 1876.
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FAIR OR NO FAIR.
Some of our best farmers and most
valued members of our Agricultural
Society are opposed to the holding ‘of
a County Fair this year. They base
their opposition upon the ground that
the Centennial Exhibition at Philadel-
phia will absorb all the interest felt in
this subject, and will take away all
desire for anything less in extent or
less perfect in detail. If this is cor-
rect we should not of course run the
risk of a failure. But is it correct?
Let us see. We have a population of,
say, 40,000. in this county, of this
number 30,000 are of sufficient age to
appreciate and enjoy the Exhibition
at Philadelphia. How many will see
it? Certainly not more than the one
tenth or 3,000. We have then at least
27,000 people in the County who will
be unable for some cause or other to
vigit the Centennial Exhibition and
who can come to our County Fair.
The very fact that they are unable to
visit Philadelphia will stimulate the
desire to do the next best thing in
their power. We owe it as a Society,
to the people of the: County who will
not be able to attend the World’s Fair
to give them a County Fair, which,
although much less in extent and less
diversified will nevertheless be worth
seeing. Some of our active enterpris-
ing farmers and mechanics will visit
Philadelphia. They will return with
new and enlarged ideas—with awaken-
ed interest in our own County Exhibi-
tions and we will of _gourse .expect
that our County Fair will be greatly
benefited by their observation and ex-
perience. What was found to be true
of our local fourth of July celebra-
tions, will, we think, be quite as true of
our County Fair. Many supposed
that it was hardly advisable to hold
local celebrations in the country on
account of the all absorbing interest
in the great display at Philadelphia,
and yet we think experience has
proved that local celebrations were
never so successful as during the pres-
dent year. Let us by all means have
a County Fair—the best we have ever
had, and let those who have visited
the Centennial be foremost in contrib-
uting to its success.
ENTRANCE AND EXIT
GATES.
In reply to our correspondent “X,”
whose communication will be found in
another column, we are informed that
the very imporiant matters which
he suggests have already received
some attention at the hands of the
Executive Committee, and that they
will be fully discussed.
At the last meeting of the Execu-
tive Comittee, a sub-committee of
two was appointed to inquire into the
feasibility of a new arrangement of
the entrance and exit gates. That
Committee has not yet reported, but
we learn from a conversation with one
of them that it will be a simple matter
to so arrange the gates as to avoid the
vexatious crossing of lines of which
our correspondent complains, and also
to avoid crossing Buffalo Run in leav-
ing the grounds. We have no doubt
that their report will be accepted and
carried out by the Executive Commit-
tee.
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In this connection we desire to
thank “X.” for his communication,
and to say to others throughout the
County, “Go thou and do likewise.”
All are interested in making onr Fair
a success, and we feel sure that all
suggestions. of improvement will re-
cieve respectful attention from our
Executive Committee.
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TREATMENT OF NEWLY
PLANTED TREES,
Mr. Shelby Reed inquired the best
way of keeping newly-planted trees in
a perpendicular position. When tied
to tall stakes they after a while loosen
the stakes, swaying them with them.
Had thought it might be a better
way to drive short stakes deep into the
round, and then by stretching a cord
rom near the tops of the young trees
and tying to the stakes, the tree would
have less leverage upon the stake, Pres-
ident Quinby related his experience in
planting a young orchard about ten
years ago. He first set the trees in
perpendicular position, so as to keep
them in straight rows. Aftér they
were set he went over the grounds and
leaned them toward the south-west, the
direction from which come the pre.
yailing winds, pressing the earth
around them to keep them in position.
In the course of the year they had
straightened up, and he went over
again and swayed them to the south-
west again. By repeating the operation
three or four pears, they became estab- |
lished in a perpendicular position.
Other trees, not so managed, lean to-
ward the east.
Mr. Dewey had set maples, leéanin
them in that way, and when establish
they were perpendicular. President
Quinby thought that the tops of young
trees should be very much reduced
when planted, and that would cause a
vigorous growth at the roots, as well as
top, which would sustaic. the tree in
osition. Mr. W. U. King of West
alworth, would trim a trec down to
a whip, and then would not suffer a
branch to start lower than six feet from
the ground. Prof., Clark’s i
had taught him that trees shoul
trimmed differently accordin
habits of growth. The Northern Spy
he would have branch out within four
feet of the ground, for the branches
grow upright, but a Rhode Island
Greening he would not allow to branch
lower than seven feet, for the top is
spreading, and the ends of the branches
drooping.
Mr. D. E. Rogers had just been
planting out ten acres of apple trees,
and he observes where nature is dis-
puscea to start branches, and follows the
hints given by nature. Mr. J. C. Allis
thought that nurserymen trim and
train the trees so in nursery rows that
nature has but little to do in placing
the branches. President Quinby show-
ed a drawing of a young tree with
forked branches, and cautioned farmers
against allowing trees to branch in that
way. Several years since he had 100
very fine Northern Spy trees, heavily
laden with fruit, and in October there
came a heavy snow-storm, which split
28 of those trees down to the ground,
damaging him at least $500. Would
never select trees with two-forked
branches. Prof. Clark has planted a
good many trees, and never allows less
nor more than three to start. Cuts off
the leader, and allows three branches to
grow, and then there should be some
distance between the first and second
tier of branches.
Mr. D. D. Simmons of Gates said a
very important part of tree-planting is
to have the trees dug right, so as to
save as many of the roots intact as
ossible, and then before planting all
bord roots should be smoothly cut off
and then rootlets would start out freely.
Mr. Newton said a neighbor had a
number of apple trees, with forked
branches, and saved them by a bolt and
nut. Mr. Otis would cut off the
branches, and suffer leader to grow.
Last year he set out 170 shade trees and
lost but one. He would let the leaders
grow always on ornamentals. Mr.
Newton had trimmed to a whip, cutting
off a number of branches, and the
heart of the branches had decayed into
the heart of the trunk.—[American
Rural Home’s Report of Meeting of
Western New York Farmers’ Club.
to their
GRAND display promised at the fair
this fall—let every-body be on hand.
} nent companies—Penn included.
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TO CASH BUYERS.
You can buy a Watch for less money from
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.
THE PENN MUTUAL
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.
New York State “Reports” give amoiints
paid to Policy Holders by ten of the promi-
Average Of 3 YOArS.cevirisiscssreesisrarenes wiees 818 68
Penn’s average of 3 years......... 832 54
CAPITAL $3,000 000.
13 Death Losses paid in April, "76, $48,719 77
Amounts received over am’ts paid, $34,638 29
SAMUEL C. HUEY, Pres't.
HORATIO S. STEPHENS, Vice Pres't.
HENRY AUSTIE, Secretary.
JAMES H. RANKIN,
Agent, Bellefonte, Pa.
THE DUCHESS, ,+
The Earliest Strawberry.
Large, Solid, prolific, hardy and of the best
quality.
Price 50 cents per plant; $2 ber six; $3 per
dozen, free by mail. ,
200,000
PICKLES PER ACRE
can be grown by planting the
GREEN PROLIFIC CUCUMBER.
Price 25 cents per packet; 75 cents per ounce;
$1 75 per 14 pound; $5 per pound. Free by
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.
A RMERS, 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-
SIERY, FANCY Goons, WHite Goops, EMBRoID-
FRIES, &c. Call and convince yourselves that
we sell the cheapest and deal the fairest.
H. HERMAN & CO,
New York Store, opp. Bush House,
Bellefonte, Pa,
J. & J. HARRIS,
HARDWARE,
IRON, STEEL,
NAILS, GLASS, PAINTS, OILS, &C,,
No. 5, BROCKERHOFF ROW,
BELLEFONTE, PA.
D. 8S. 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,
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. BEAVER, Pres't. J. D. SHucerT, Cash'r.
|_ JOHN I. THOMPSON & C0,
BANKERS, :
Lemont, Penn’a.
BUTTS HOUSE,
Corner of Allegheny & Bishop streets,
BELLEFONTE, Pa.
E. BROWN, - el
Proprietor.
THE PREMIUM
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY !
It is a fact conceded 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
FINE SHOES
that excel those Mr. Powers keeps, nor any
so well adapted to the wants of this commu-
nity. He has, at his store Pfposite the Bush
House, a full stock of all widths 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:
I" DIPLOMA "Awarded to John Powers ©
for the best fine Boots exhibited at :
Centre County Fair for the year 1875. i
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"LUMBER AND COAL.
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 can give satisfaction both as
to quality and price. Bills cutt to order on
short notice.
ALSO COAL
FOR
LIME BURNING
AND
FAMILY USK,
Constantly on hand at reasonable prices,
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