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Agriculliiral Department.
Editor Agricultural Dept. The Sun :
As I have n few acres of land some
stock and no dog, and have worked on
a farm all my life, I beg to tell some
things I know to be so. I have a
neighbor who tried an experiment with
hogs a few years ago. lie took four
pigs one month old and put them on a
half acre lot, and gnve them one good
ear of corn each three times a day. By
calculation you will find the four lugs
consumed 4,000 ears of corn in eleven
months, at which time he killed them.
The hogs weighed 200 pounds and up
ward, but we will put them all at 2< 0
pounds each. The 4,000 cars of coni
will shell out 40 bushels. Put the com
.$1 per bushel. Now his 800 poun s
of |>ork cost S4O, or ft cents per |ound.
Well, he had four pigs outside, of the
same litter, they ate the same amount
of com per day until they were two
years old excepting eight weeks before
he killed them, when he gave them
twelve ears each per day. When kil!-
<ed they weighed 135 to 150 pounds.
So you see the meat he raised outside
•cost more than double that he raised in
•the pen. Now the above is a fact.
I will now let W. J. W. Skelton tell
his experience in pasturing cows. II •
says : “ Six years ago I knew nothing
of the worth of a pasture, but I had a
cropper who owned a roguish yoke of
oxen. I said to him to put them in my
old sedge pasture, which I had for sheep,
&c. There was about 20 acres in the
field. In the fall his oxen were fat and
mine were poor. Since that time I have
never let my cows go outside of that
i field in the summer. I now have eight
cows and yearlings. My cows are fat,
and I get double the milk and butter
that my neighbor does.”
Now, Mr. Editor, here is only two
and a half acres of pasture to the cow,
and none of the food and wholesale
slaughter you speak of in your article
week before last. You must have been
somewhere in the county where we
have not been to see all the good fences
you speak of. One reason why our
courts are scarcely ever troubled with
cases of crops damaged by bad fences
is that shot-guns, rocks and dogs are
cheaper than attorney fees, and when a
man is mad he wants revenge worse
than money. Mr. Editor, don’t the
law plainly say, when the stock law i
adopted that the line of each man’s
land shall be a lawful fence ? Now we
don’t propose to force Elbert or Frank
lin to adopt the stock law or build line
fences; all we expect to force them to
do is to take care of their stock—if
they do not, when their stock comes in
Hart the law say's how we shall pro
ceed. I know a renter who has lived
with a landowner for three years, nnd
put his stock in the pasture with the
landowner’s until last spring, when lie
went to the landowner as usual ami
said, “ I want to put my' cows in your
. pasture.” “ All!” says the landowner,
•* I thought you wanted the woods for
a pasture ?” “ I do," says the renter.
“ Well, just turn them in the woods,”
says the landowner; and now he is
not getting any milk worth talking
about. I hope those that oppose the
stock law will tell us what, the woods
an’ worth as a pasture.
l’lease tell “ Old Fogy ’’ to read Acts
5 chap., 3,4, 5 vs. before he writes an
other article.
We are told that it will cost more to
build pastures than the splitting of
rails to repair fences for the next ten
years; but farmers know this is too
thin. We are also told that ’the fenc
ing in Ilart will last fur the next 20
years—when every farmer knows lie
lias to split from 500 to a 1,000 raflstu
every horse lie works each year, if lu
keeps his fence in good repair. We
ore also told if we had to raise $7,000 i!
would double our taxes for the nex!
six years! Now divide $7,000 by G.
and it gives SI,IGG.€G| for each venr’.
Does Hart only pay $1,160.60$ yearly ?
—if so, surely all this talk about bur
densome taxes ought to stop; 3w.t we
conclude this was said for etreef. and
not for a fact.
Now, gentlemen for Fence, we favor
No Fence:
Ist. Because we ear. fence out stock
w ith one-fifth the labor required to fence
our cio| is.
2d. Because we <4©rf!t We to fence
against atiyliodv's stock but ourown.
3d. Because we get .xticl*f tdie liaid
est work on tlic farm
4th. Because we cun s>ew4 the winter
in improving our cleared (and, and thus
keep the forest for msr children.
sth. Because it cemq*eSs every man
to take care of his own rogues.
•Stock Law.
The June number of the Carolina
Ht'anner eon tain.an interesting account
•of tthe proceedings of a farmer's dub
in Hartford oounty, Maryland. The
t(i)ic dieussef. 'was,** Would farmers be
justified at prescut prices in going into
debt for fertilisers tor the coining eroj
of corn"." Tbc chib numbers twenty
■one and ft is somewhat remarkable that
eighteen out of twenty-one believed that
dt vuld pay to go in debt for fertilizers
for at least some of the field crops.
They were almost unanimous in the
opinion that it would be safe to go in
debt to procure fertilizers for wheat; a
few doubted whether it would pay to
run such risks on corn. One farmer
echoed an opinion that we have often
heard: “It may be doubtful whether
or not it. pays to farm with commercial
fertilizers, but certainly it does not
pay without them.” Another says:
“ If a man is justified in going in debt
for anything it is for manures.”
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bes* Baking Powder, saving
Twenty Times its cost.
See package for valu
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If the Haspoonful is too large and does
not produce good results at
first, use less afterwards. 131
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WARRANTED BEST AND CHEAPEST.
Price* reduced. fret.
I MILLING SUPPLIES.
Wfirks: 4 lirt-tft.m t. i.Hiir >*ilcr 4'a.. !*
ltki Office : 2:t k. licit v t* St..
(A EORGTA—HART COUNTY.
Y Pursuant to au act of the General Assembly
of this State approved Align-t 20th. 1872. it i or
dered that an election l*e hehl on the first Monday
in July. 1871). at which the questiou shall Ih* submit
ted to the lawful voters of said Couut\ of " Fence”
or '• No Fence.” Said electiou to lie held at the
places ami under the same rules and regulnt on* aa
;ue provided for M'*tnWi of the General mbly.
The return# of h&M election* shall l>e made to the
Oiiliimry of said County, by 12 o'clock M. ot the
next da\. Given iinler my band alnl olticiul signa
ture, thi* June Ith, la'79.
F. C. * TiPUKVSTX
f'rdinarv.
A K. CIIILDS. K. NICKERSON. V. H. WINN.
CHILDS, NICKERSON & CO.,
No. 15 Franklin House Building, Athens, Ga.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer* ia
HARDWARE,
IRON, STEEL, NAILS, HORSE AND MULE SHOES, HORSE SHOE NAILS,
Lead*, Oil*. Glass and Varnish, Harness Leather,
MILBURN WAGONS,
COTTON. MANILLA AND JUTE ROPE,
Carriage and Saddlery Hard warn. Felloe*. Hub*, Spoke*. Buggy Wheel*. Axles. Spring*, etc., Rubber and
Leather Belting, Mill Saw*. Mill Finding*, Anvil*, Bellows, Vice*, Hollow AVare, etc.
Manufacturer*’ agents for the sale of
FAIRBANKS’ STANDARD SCALDS,
Cider Mills. Syrup Mills and Evaporators, Watt Plows. Farmers Friend Plow, Punipa, Circular Saws.
WINSHIPS’ SAWYER’S & MASSEY’S CELEBRATED COTTON GINS;
Also Agvnta for H AIL’S II KB AND BVKGLAR PROOF SAFES.
[y Any article in our line not in stock, will be ordered when desired, with the least possible delay.
104 Call anil Eiantine our Stock n*l Prices. 155
WITH HAMMER. HRANB.
The Best Wagon on
\\ r HEELS
IS MANUFACTURED BY
Fism Bms & €o*
WIS.
WE MAKE EVERY VARIETY OP
FARM, FREIGHT,& SPRING WAGONS
And by confining ourselves strictly to one class of work ; by employing none but the
Best of “\77"oxlsrrLeEL,
Using nothing but
First-Class Improved Machinery and the
Very Best of Selected Timber,
And by a THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE of the business, we have justly earned the rep
utation of making
“THE BEST WAGON ON WHEELS.”
We -rive the following warranty with each wagon i
W> lli rvlir Warrant the FISH BKOS. WAGON' No to he well made In every particular and
of good material ami that the strength of theaame ia sufficient for all work with fair usage. Should anv
breakage occur w ithin one year from thin date by reaaon of defective material or workmanship, repairs
for the same will lie furnished at place of sale, free of charge, or the price of said repairs, as per agent s
price list, will he paid incaah liy the purchaser producing a sample of the broken or defective parts as
evidence * _ _ _
jssa.%%. FISH BROS. & CO.
Undue. Win. Jan. la,, IS7S. (JNO. C. HI’MISS. )
Knowing we can snlt von, we solicit patronage from every- section of the United State*. Send for
Prlrt-s ud Te nils, and for a copy of our AGUICULTCKA L FAl'Klv to
101-152 FISH BBOS. & CO., Bacine, Vis.
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JMiffljr ~v//rmM arpMELfST.
iat A g| 111 I*ll UlJiii^U
ft fl [y I Hll active, euergetic (Xtnvuaaera to
"* Alii A UUt engage in a pleasant and pro fit a
de busiui'NM. Good men will find this a rare chance
to make money. Such will pleans* answer this
Advertisement by letter, enclosing stamp for reply, i
*tafiu£ what busiuesa they have leeu engaged in
Noue but tboae w ho mean busiutwoi need Apple.
Adilresa, FINTJCY, HARVEY &IU, *
l 1 ’! Atlanta. Ga.
(1 EOIfGIA—HART COUNTY.
Y Whereas. F. S. KoVrts Executor of the
estate of Jotdmn Totman. late of said county, de
reased, applies to me for letters of dismission
from said executorship. These are therefore to
cite and admonish all concerned to show cause at my
otliee on or before the first Monday in September
next why said letters should not be granted. Given
under my hand at ofiiee. this 4th day of Jnne, 1879.
!*m F. C. STEPHENSON. Ordinary.
SPRING MIUINERY.
HAVING just received my second stock for thin muni. I am enabled to offer to my cuatomera an ele
gant stock of MUiuery Gouda . also, a large aiMorttueut of
FRENCH AND AMERICAN FLOWERS,
At well an the lateat noveltica lu Tien, Ruclitng and Veilings, at i>ricca not to be competed with.
HAIR GOODS. HAIR GOODS.
upwards. lM*inff the chea|H**t ever offered in thin market. Call at once, Aiul have the ad% outage of selecting
from a full aturk. AH orders will receive prompt attention at the Emporium of fashion.
A. F. PICKERT,
IVES £ THOMAS,
42 &44 WHITEHALL ST., - - - ATLANTA, 64.
LEADING FURMTURE HOUSE IN GEORGIA!
LARGEST STOCK IN THE SI ATE !
PRICES TEN PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN OTHER HOUSES '.
IVES & THOMAS.
141 42 A 44 WniTEIItI.T, STREET. ATI.4XT*. T6IT
FINDLAY, ROBERTS 5 CO,
(Successors to Ward Brothers, Established, 18164
IAH’O TEES
HARDWARE,
CUTIERY, GU*S,
9, South Calvert st, Baltimore.
ATHENS FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS,
J&.THEITS,
GENERAL FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS.
Pattern Work, Smithing and Repairing.
HAVING an extensive collection of P.lTri I'XS. M.tMIA) TIREIt IKON AMS I’ It AKM
CASriXUS, >lll,l. AND GIN GCAKING. MINING AND MII.I. MACHINERY
Also, manufacture and have ua hand
SAW MILLS, Sl’R.tn MILLS. HORSE POWERS HIRESnERS, FAN MILLS,
t'OI.TN ( KLEURATEU t OTTOS I'HESSES. Ac., Ac.
For oirculara, prices, Ac., address
R. NICKER SORT,'
Agent and Supt.
rF- Orders left with E. B. BENSON A CO. will bre prompt nttenth n. 163
W. G. ASHLEY,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IX
WHITE PINE DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS, WINDOW GLASS. PUTTY
DOOR LOCKS, HINGES, BLIND HINGES, SCREWS,
And all other kinds of BUILDERS HARDWARE a* tha vy EtrWEST CASH PRICES.
N3. 33 South Brmd street, - - ATLANfA, GA.
TWELVE LIGHT WINDOWS AND BUNDS.
ri.AINItAII.SASII.rUIMIitIIGLAZF.iI. I OCTSIME ItI.ITWS, ROLLING SLATS ... , . ,
-Liglit Windows A
Bauds
Size of Glass. Size of Window. Price Wind wj Size of Pair. Price of Pair. “ “
Bxlo 2- 4x3-10 $ 80 2- 4x3-11} $ 9.5
10x12 2-10x4-6 1 15 2-10x4-7} 1 15 .. , .
10x14 2-10x5- 2 135 | 2-10x5- 31 130 V"?F i \
lOx Ift 2-10x5x10 105 I 2-10x5-11} 141 lt . ,lk * reduced
10x18 2-10x0- ft 185 2-10x6- 7} 160 | prices, for nti ictly
10x20 2-10x7- 2 210 (| 2-10x7- 3} 180 j ca ‘ s,l •
White Pine Doors, 4-Panels, Moulded on Stiles and Rails, O. (. Raised Panels.
ONE INCH DOORS. | 1 3-16 INCH DOORS. | 1 3-S INCH DOORS.
Size. Price. Size. Price. Size. Price.
2- ox - 0. $1 00 2- ox - 0 - 91 25 2- 6x6- 6 91 45
2- 4x6- 4 1 0.5 2- 4x6- 4 1 40 2- Bx - S 1 60
2- 6x6- 6 1 10 2- 6xo- 6 1 40 2-10x6-10..... 1 75
2- Bx - 8 1 25 2- Bx - 8 1 55 2-10x6- 6.„ 1 75
2-10x6- 6 1 45 2-10x6- 6 1 70 3- ox - 6 1 95
2- 1 45 2-10x6-1) 1 70 2- 0 to 3-Ix7-0 1 95
3- ox - 6 1 50 3- oxo- 1 85 2- 0 to 3-ox7-P 2 15
3- ox - 0- 1 50 3- ox - 0 1 85 9- 0 to 3-oxß- 2 25
Raised Moulded 4-panel front Doors 2 10x6-10 to 3xß, Square and Circular Top Panels, from #3.50
jo #5 23. All order* promptly tilled an I satisfaction guaranteed. 164
Wr White Sewing Machine Cos. Cleveland, ohio.
plows] plowsT
WE have just received s douhlo dose of AVERY'S best Plows and Stocks. We
call particular attention to our DOUBLE PLOWS,
.
which wo sell at just half the price asked for other double plow-stocks. If it is cheap
Plows vou want, this is the place to get them.
E. B. BENSON & CO.. Ilartwcll, Ga.
BENSON A CO., Bowersville. Ga.
BUY
SHELL ROAD TOBACCO!
Best in the World!
For (tale by HOWARD. WOOD A CO.
151 ATLANTA. GA
TO MAKE MONEY
Pleasantly and fast, agents should address
FINLEY, HABYKT A CO., Atlanta,*}*
i
(1 KOKGIA—HAKT COUNTY.
X Whereas, J. A. Megarity, administrator of th
estate Ilf 1). P. Balli nger, late of said county, deed,
applies to me for letters of ilismission tia.ni said ad
ministration. These are Ihetefore to eilo and ad
monish all concerned to show cause at my office on
or before the first Monday in August next why said
letters should not tie planted. Given under my
hand at office, this 7th day of May, 1879.
3m F. C. STEPHENSON Ordinary.
JOHN P. SHANNON,
A TTORSEY-AT-LA W,
KLBKRTON, GEORGIA.
Practice* in the Comities of Elbert, Hart, Madlaon
and Franklin, and in tha Supreme Court
wHw employed.