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The Farm and Household. Table of eights ana Measures. Bushels. Lbs. Bushels. Lit. Wheat -GO Blue Grass Seed...l4 Shelled corn -56 Buckwheat 52 (lorn in the car..... 70 Dried peaches 38 Teas 60 Dried apples 24 Rye 5G Onion 57 Dais 32 Salt 50 Bailey 47 Stone coal 88 Irish Potatoes 08 Malt 40 Sweet Potatoes 55 Bran 20 White Beans 58 Turnips 55 T’astor Beans 4G Plastering Ilair 8 Jlovcr Seed 00 Unslacked Lime...Bo Timothy Seed 46 Corn Meal 47 Flax Seed 5G Fine Salt 54 Hemp Seed 44 Ground Peas 23 How to Obtain Frnit from Bar ren Trees. A correspondent of the American Agriculturist says : I wish to desoribe to you a method of making fruit trees bear that I blun dered on. Some fifteen years ago I had a small apple tree that leaned con siderably. I drove a stake baside, tied a string to a limb and fastened it to the stake. -The next year that limb blos somed and not another blossom appear-- ed on the tree and Tim Bunker said, ‘‘it set me a thinkin,” and I came to the conclusion that the string was so tight that it prevented the sap re turning to the roots; consequently it formed fruit buds Having a couple of pears trees that were large enough to bear but the never blossomed, I took a course twine and it several times around the tree above tho lower limbs and tied it as tight as I above the cord blossomed as white as snow and there was not and blossom below where the cord was tied. I have since tried the experiment on several trees almost with the same success I think it a bet° ter way than cutting off the roots. In early summer, say June, wind a strung twine around a limb and tie it, the tighter the better, and you will be pleas ed with the result; the next winter or or the next spring the cord may be ta ken off. Ashes for Sweet Potatoes. A correspondent in the Southern Watchman says : “I notice the question is asked, which is the best fertilizer or manure for sweet potatoes ? From the experience I have had in manuring the sweet potato, 1 must say that rotted (bard wood) ashes when properly put on haj precedence over all others I have had any experi ence with. The plan that 1 adopted was to open a deep furrow with a scooter plow, and put in plenty of ashes. Bed out on the ashes and a sure crop may be realized from the poorest soil. Cow ponning is good also —so are cotton seed and stable manure; but after experi menting with ashes they will he ahans •doned. I experimented on as poor soil as I had, and the result was as fine a crop of potatoes as I ever saw on any kind of laud. Rotted ashes is good for cotton, also, and almost any kind of veg etation. I am convinced that there is not a better fertilizer made than rotten ashes Plowing. —No plow shold he put in to the ground until the soil is dry. When a spardeful of earth thrown down crumbles into a loose mellow heap, the plow may be started, but not while the spade comes out of the ground smeared and soiled. A few days delay is better than being a day too soon. Tho first in tho field is often the last in harvest. - ►- Artificial. —ln the Southern and Middle States, where grass or clover have started growth, guano or plaster may ho applied now ; tho best time is when the fields have a fresh green ap pearance, showing that vegetation is al ready active and ready to be assisted; 100 pounds of each, or both together, be sown over rn acre. Potatoes. —Plant early potatoes as soon as the ground is dry and warm. A few early frosts will do no harm if they&ilffg shoots are kept covered by tho hoe or plow when a frost is fearedT The earlier tho crop, the higher the price. A difference of a week may make,a difference of one dollar per bush el. Rich Jumbles.—One cup of butter •three cups of sugar, eight cups of flour sis eggs, one tablespoonful of soda, two .of cream tartar, one grted nutmeg. Roll tolerably thin, form in rings, and bake on flat tins ♦ *— Surface Water. —Turn the wash ?from the public reads into the fields ■where it can be made to spread over •And fertilize as much surface as possi ble, A# a rule one sheep may be kept to every cow or hore in a pasture without detriment to the feed these larger ani mals consume. % Beets. —Sow as soon as frost is out, Egyptian and Bassano for early Long Blood for late. Corn.—Minnesota best early ; Tri* umph best medium ; StowellV good late. Sow ou in warm soil. Koiil Rabi.—Sow in opeu ground like cabbage. Leek. —So* early in a rioh 6oil • Large Flag is best. Rheumatism is always a joint affair and yet there is only one party to B. " Carrot.—Early Born is best for gar aen for either late or early. p- Chives are propagate by dividing * %*-■: 9 * ■.# $t m THE HEW FAMILY SINGER Sewing machine. WITH ATTACHMENTS For All Kinds of Work, is fast winning favor in the household, a shown by the rapidly increasing sales. This Now Family Machine is cap* ble of a range and variety of work such a* was once thought impossible to perform b, machinery. We claim ,'an(l can show that it is the cheapest, most beautiful, delicately arranged, nicely adjusted, {easily operated, and smoothly running of, all the family sewing machines, it/is [remarkable, not only for the range and variety'of its sew ing, but also for the variety arid different kinds of texture whicn it will sew with equal facility and perfection, using silk twist, linen, or cotton thread, fine or coarse, making the inter-elastic lock stitch, alike on both sides of the fabric sewn. Thus, beaver cloth, or leather, may be sewn with great strength and uniformity of stitch , and, in a moment, this willing and never wearying instrument may be adjusted for fine wox-k on gauze or gossamer tissue, or the tucking of tarlatan, or ruffling, or al most any other work which delicate fingers have been known to perform. Ours having long been t he popular and practical machines for manufacturing pur poses, some dealers, using “ the tricks of trade,” take advantage of this in trying to persuade purchasers that our Family Ma chine is not equal, for family sewing to our Manufacturing Machines for manufacturing purposes. But purchasers—and they are apt to examine carefully before choosing—- have not been merely persuaded, Lut con vinced that our new family machine embod ies new and essential principles—simplicity of construction ; ease of operation ; uni formity of precise action at any speed; ca pacity for range and variety of work, line or coarse -leaving all rivals behind it. Sewing Machine Sales 0f1874. The table of sewing machine sales for 1874 show that our sales for that year amounted to 211,097 machines, being a large increase over the sales of the previ ous year. The table shows that our sales exceed those of any other company for the period named, by the number of 148,852 machines, nearly Three Times Those of any other Com pany. It may be further stated that the sales of 1873, as compared with the sales of 1872, show- a relatively large increase, beyond the sales of other makers. For instance, in 1872 we sold 45,000 more machines than any other company ; whereas, in 1873, the sales were 113,254; Machines in Excess of Our Highest Competitor. And in 1974 our sales wero 148,852 Machines More Than An Other Company. OFFICIAL REPORT. The following is a correct report of the tales of sewing machines made by the lead ing companies during the past four years. A careful examination of the figures will show that the “SINGER” have largely in creased each year, while, on the contrary, a corresponding decrease is shown in the sales reported by all other companies. This is a highly satisfactory result to us, and is only another proof that “merit always has its re ward.” Sewing Machine Sales for 1874. < Machines sold. The Singer Manufacturing C0...''.'..241,676 Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.ii 92)827 Howe Sewing Machine Cos., (estima ted) 85,000 Domestic Sewing Machine 0 22,700 Grover & Baker Sewing Mac incCo. (estimated)..... 0,000 Florence Sewing Machine (. „ 6,615 Sccor Sewing Machine Cos 4,641 Sales of ib7 . ac bines sold. Tho Singer manufacturing co.. .. 232,444 Wheeler & Wilson manufacturingco. 119.1 GG Domestic sewing machine co 40,114 Grover & Baker sewing machine co. 86,179 Howe machine co no returns. Florence sewiug machine c 0...., 8,960 Secor sewing machine co 4,430 Sales of 1872- Machines sold The Singer manufacturing co 219,753 Whseler & Wilson manufacturing co. 174,088 Howe machine co., (estimated) 145,000 Grover & Baker sewing machine co. 52,010 Domestic sowing machine co 49,554 Florence sewing machine co 15,793 Sales of 1871 Machines sold. The Singer manufacturing < ,181,260 Wheeler & Wilson manufact •. ring c 0.128,526 Grover & Baker sewing tod nine co, 50,538 Howe machine oo.(Jan. 1 < July l.) 84,010 Florence sewing machine q- 15,948 Domestic sewing machine Cos, 11^397 THE SINGER MANUFACTURING fcX72 Broughtou’St.,;Savannali,iG* C. S. BEA iTY, Agt, BRANCH OFFICES In Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Macon, Go lumbus, and Thomasville, Ga.; Charles ton and Columbia, S. C. : Jacksonville, and Tallahassee, Florida. 11. W. B. MERRITT, Agent for Bartow Ocunty. ftESX,. Send your address to the aboveoffi ces for a catalogue of the celebrated Ba'/air Glove Fitting Pattern. They are th,o best the cheapest, and the most r ylish patterns in the market janl2-ly T he Cheap Cash S tore B. M. & C. C. IIARLAN, fOld Stand of B. G. BoazJ We would respectfully call the attention of the readers of the Times to our LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE STOCK OK GOODS! Doing business strictly and exclusively on the cash system, we offer greater induce ments than any other house in Calhoun. We have a splendid etock of Dry Hoods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Ready-made clothing We can supply the wants of all in need of FTTTtISriTTTIRE. AIL GRADES AT OILS l OILS ! A good stock of Lubricating, Kerosene, Machineiy and Tanners Oils always in store. We make a specialty of T ATION EJLiY and cliool ISooks, besidesmany things too numerou sto be embraed in this advertisement- Give us a call. jacl2-\y, TH E "EW [ faXfih “MIES TIC” 1 te \f> J : I Machine -5 ? IT is m f jBhF 111 jj •i j| hi ■ f I * THE LIGHTEST-RUNNP THE WORLD. With our printed directions, no instruction or mechanical skill is required to operate it. The construction of the machine is based upon a principle of unique and unequalled sim plicity, comprising simple levers working upon centres. The bearings are few, and they are hardened and polished. The machines are made at our new works in the city of Newark, N. J., with new special (patented) machinery and tools, constructed expressly to accomplish what we now offer. J Every tnachitu} fully warranted. “DOMESTIC” SEWIKG MACHINE CO., New York and Chicago. ipV ft F[¥|f (PH SAVINGS.—By using the Domestic ” Pa il EL-Je 111 b*Aj tfrs. pei* Position* the most stylish and perfect-fitting r M i ■ ■ IS K Gsf $ gXi costumes can be produced, at a large saving in JL JL A. w JL.jB.JBL J. \ kjdr MON EY to those who choose to make, or superin tend the making of, their own garments. With the highest talent and the best facilities in all departments, and the best ideas of the most skillful modistes, both at home and abroad, we are enabled to attain results far above the reach of the average dress-maker. Our styles are always the latest and best. Our elegantly-illustrated satalogue mailed to any lady sending five cents with her address. Agents wanted everywhere. “DOMESTIC” SEWING MACHINE CO., Now York and Chicago. SECURE aV AGENCY, and SSO or SIOO per week. “THE EVER READY AND NEVER OUT OF ORDER • ” HOMESTEAD OOfi a SEWING WU MACHINE For Domestic Use. With Table and Fixtures complete, only S2O. A perfect and unequalled, large, strong and durable Machine, constructed elegant, and solid, from the best material with math ematical precision, for constant family use or manufacturing purposes. Always ready at a moment’s notice to do its day’s work, never out of order, and will last a genera tion with modciate care : eaiy to under stand and manage ; light, smooth, and swift running, like the well regulated movement of a fine watch; simple, compact., efficient and reliable, with all the valuable improve ments to be found in the highest priced ma chines, warranted to do the same work, the same way, and as rapid and smooth as a $75 machine. An acknowledged triumph of ingenious mechanical skill, essentially the working woman’s friend, and far in ad vance of all ordinary machines, for absv'- lutc strength, reliability and general use fulness ; wrl hem, fell, tuck, scam, quilt, bind, braid, cord, gather, ruffle, shir, plait, fold,scallop, roll,embroider, run up breadths Ac., with wonderful rapidity, neatness and ease, sews the stronge ■ lasting-iitch equally fine and smooth through all kinds of goods from cambric to several thicknesses of broad cloth or leather, with fine or coarse cotton lsnen, silk or twine. Gives perfect satisfac tion. Will earn its cost several times over in a season in the work it does, or make a a good living for any man or .woman who desires to use it for that purpose ; works so faithful and easy the servants or children can use it without damage. Price of ma chine vih light table, fully equipped for family work, S2O. Half case, cover, side drawers and cabinet styles each at corres pondingly low rates. Safe deliver}’ guar anteed, free from damage. Explanatory pamphlets illustrated with engravings of the several styles of machines, references, variety of sew’ing ctc. ; mailed free. Confi dential terms with liberal inducements to enterprising clergymen, teachers, business men, traveling or local agents. &c., who desire exclusive agencies furnished on ap plication. Address John 11. Kendall & Go., 630 Broadway, New York. [mayn-ly. PER WEEK GUARANTEED to ik i / a ? en * s > male ftn '* female, in their I * own locality. Terms and outfit free. Addrest P. 0.. Vickery & Cos, Augus ta, Maine. I.i:il. IV, WILLS S CO.. Would again call the attention of the public to the fact that they still have on hand a good stock of One and Two Horse Wag ons, Spring Wagons, t Baggies, etc. Wo also have o r hand a large assortment of our Excelsior Plows, and all other goods in the agricultural line. We are also supplied with a full line of SADDLERY AND HARNESS all of which we will sell very cheap fo cash. Call and price our goods before pur chasing els ewhere. CP': .. ," [The Best Presses Made r h 1 1 ; J1 Ih 0; Thev are Well B ”■> STOCK© xut-yare well i k'lCucL&j built. FQ& Impression comes up true, even and firm, PR SMT [• R 333 3 ™ d nc\T DOt spring a Business-Men D0 the best AND 01lK ! Amateurs. Lareer “ ALSO Job Type for Amateurs ! AND Printers’ PnrtGshing Articles. Oi’E-ery description. Send 10 cis. for pamphlet. Address . L. GUMP H CO., 176 Wilam street, New York. Ti IE S slisT 1 A 311 L YME I MCI N4E tested by popular use for over A QUARTER OF A CENTURY Dr. Strong’s Compound Sanative Pills, cure Constipation, Biliousness, Liver Con plaint, Malarial fevers, Rheumatism, Ery sipelas. and all diseases requiring an active but mild purgative. * Dr Strong’s Pectoral Stomach Tills, cure Coughs, Colds, Fevers, Female Com plaints, Sick Ileadach, Dyspejr da, and all derangements of the stomach. C. E. HULL Cos., New York. Proprietors. THE CALIiOSN TIMES. f |♦„ ' • * ■' A Spicy, Interesting Local and Family Newspaper. i - ’ PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AT CALH OUN GORDON COUNTY , GA . 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For $2.00 a Year For $2.00 a Year, Subscribers of Our Own Fireside, desir ing a Chromo with every paper, will receiv the same upon the payment of $2 00 in stead o f $1 10-, These chromos are larger and of a bette class than those used by other publishers and every one worth more than the sub scription price. Sample number of the paper with sam ple Chromo sent to any address upon receipt of tweDty-five cents. Every family should take Our Own. l^ireside, For its good stories ! For its fashion articles ! For its miscellany ! For its household news Address: “Our OwnJFireside,” 170 William street, New York. v, N / E ?*~ Canvassers Wanted—lf a relia ble business man will accept the agency to control canvassers in this vicinity, we wil 1 put his name to. this advertisement, and will give him special inducements to act as our agent. eTßUiTßiiiii . AND WAGONS. 11HE undersigned having purchased of .Mr. Z. T. Gray his shop, tools, and stock of material, consisting of everything no cessary to the completion of first-class Wag 011s, Carriages and Buggies, and also liar ness, Bridles, &c., together with All Kinds of Farm Work, in wood Iron uud Steel. Horse-shceing done in the best style. A1 kinds of repairing done at ehort notice and in good style. The same hands contin ued in the shops, with the addition of Mr Metts, who is known to be among the bes of wood workmen. Mr. Gray will give hi personal attention in the shops for awhile Try me. All work and prices warranted satisfactory. A liberal discount will be made for cash. A. W. KEEVJE. Jmr PIMNTINt; ! arc constantly adding new materia OUR JOB DEPARTMENT and increasing our facilities for tb cxocif tion of .lob Printing of all kinds. We 1114 now prepared to print, in neat style on short notice, CARDS, LEGAL BLANKS, CIRCULARS, BLANK NOTES BILLHEADS, BLANK RECEIPTS LETTER HEADS, ENVELOPES. TICKETS, LABELS, POSTERS, PAMPHLET &c., &o. We guarantee satisfaction. Don’t send your orders away to have them filled, when you have an establishment at homo that will execute work deatly, and at AT EXCEEDINGLY LOW RATES. Give your patronage tc the Times Jcb of fice Specimens can be seen at our office. 1070. 1877. GEORGIA DIRECTORY. First Regular Issue now In Preparhtlon 1. IT WLL CONTAIN a complete Busines Directory of every town village and city in the State. IT WILL CONTAIN a complete shippers’ guide to every poiut in the State. 3. IT WILL CONTAIN a full, classified* list of all persons in the State engaged in any mercantile, mechanical, manufacturing or professional puvsuit. 4. IT WILL CONTAIN a correct list of State and County officers. 5 . IT WILL CONTAIN a complete post-of fice directory of the United States and Territories. Also an accurate list of ex press stations in Alabama, Georgia, Mis sissippi, South Carolina and Florida, pre pared expressly for this work by loute agents, and only to be found in our Di rectories. 6. IT WILL CONTAIN a revised and cor rected county map of *he State of Geor gia- 7. IT WILL CONTAIN, in adnition to the foregoing special features, so much gen eral information that no business man can afford to he without it. As an ad vertising medium we think it presents its own claims, and we confidently commend it to the business public, hoping to re ceive a patronage commensurate with its intrinsic value, and the great pains be stowed upon its preparation. RATES. One Rage and Copy of Book $25 OC Half “ “ “ 15 00 Third “ “ “ 12 00 Fourth “ “ *< 10 00 Price of Book with inch card 500 Name in Capital Letters ~..1 00 WHEELER, MARSHALL & BRUCE, Publishes s, Atlanta, Ga. M ILL GEARINGtc\D 2j %msmmwssmsEßmm m !G . p L'Ll£f s /INOHANG iTho UNEQUALLED JAS. IEFTEL DOUBLE