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UTILIZING THE B?CK YARD Ingenuity Must Be Displayed in Lay lng Out the Small Space That Is Available. The problem of combining some semblance of design with the uses to which the average city back yard is put is a difficult one. Take a trip on the elevated in summer and consider the acres of waste land and the count less wasted opportunities in those sad, hot, dusty back yards. Think of the tons of delicious vrgetables they might have raised, the lovely flowers. Gracious; let's not think of it any more-let's get out our seed cata logues and pencil and paper and plan to have our back yard an oasis this summer. Here are suggestions for the plant ing of very small yards. The design shows a garden 25x60 feet of lawn, shrubs and flowers, the whole com pletely hidden from the street by the heavy planting In the northwest cor ner. The yard is 37%x60 feet and has a small cold frame at right. In the cold frame can be raised the twenty-four tomato plants that later go against the north fence; the ear liest crops of lettuce, radishes and onions and the first planting of sweet corn and cucumbers. The six dwarf fruit trees, the clump of shrubs at the end of the grass walk and the bench make an attractive out look from the back porch. A delightful flower and vegetable garden can be achieved in a planting space 30x60 feet by dividing them with a pergola. Suppose there ls a long walk down the middle of the cucum b?.T"a been* .Qiwiao Chara ' e?bbo?? ?CURRANTS Chery ?fl,' -tf7 SE 32 Pact <i ?h p.7 roley] MOU3C yard. It will seem less long because of the little rustic pergola dividing flower from vegetable garden.* Grass surrounded by flowers and shrubs would be employed to make tie little flower garden in front of the pergola restful and beautiful-an outdoor room of great charm. The pergola itself should have grape Tines trained over it. Behind it would come the biggest outdoor workshop imaginable, the veg etable garden. At the right an asparagus bed-if the bed is properly cultivated and fer tilized. Peppers, eggplant or cauli flower can be grown between the rows ol' asparagus. Against the fence would be two rews of tomatoes (even in a small gzirden one must grow many of them, they are so satisfactory), lettuce, rad ishes and onions, six hills of rhubarb and the cold frame. At the left, Swiss chard, beans, three hills of cucumbers, and sweet corn-a quarter of the garden In sweet corn, the most delicious vegetable in the garden. Protecting Trees on Highways. A movement for a law prohibiting the nailing of advertising signs on trees on the public roads of Rhode Island, Inaugurated by the National "Highways Protective society, is deserv ing of encouragement. Trees are val uable property. Nails and spikes driven into their trunks invite decay, and the signs, besides being offensive to the eye, afford refuge for insect pests. The state law proposed has the merit of protecting the trees from in jury and of making the roads more at tractive. In five states laws against this kind of outdoor advertising are In force, and it is stated that the restric tions meet with general approval. Providence Journal. Plants 56 Miles of Roses. 1 Fifty-six miles of roses were added to the beauties of Portland, Ore., with < the planting recently of 100,000 bushes. ? They have been purchased as a result < of the campaign started by the City- 1 beautiful committee of the Rose Fes- 1 tival association, the purpose being to ] snake the city more than usually at- ] tractive in preparation for the coming j of visitors on their way to and from the exposition at San Francisco. Many roses worth one dollar w?re sold by the committee through the co operation of florists at 12t? cents each The br shes sold are large enough to bloom in time for the rose festival next June. SHEEP KILL HARMFUL WEEDS Generally Agreed Animals Eat All But Few of the Exceptionally Un* palatable Varieties. (By E. L. SHAW.) It has been" estimated that sheep will eat 90 per cent of all troublesome weeds. They are, In fact, commonly used in cleaning up weeds from fields fence rows, road sides, stubble fields, and corn fields. The common belief among farmers is that weeds' eaten by sheep are so broken up in the digestive processes that the seeds will not germinate after parsing through the body as in the case of other live stock. However, weeds are rarely permitted to go to seed If enough . sheep are turned in the field while the weeds are young and tender. In some investigations carried on by the Canadian government among . a considerable number of sheepmen to determine the kinds of weeds eaten by sheep, It was generally . agreed that sheep would consume all but a few exceptionally unpalatable ones, such as mullein, Scotch thistle, etc. Where sheep have been kept, but where for some reason they have been disposed of, a striking difference has usually occurred- In the appearance of the farm- Weeds have sprung up and grown where they had formerly been kept in check. There is no better so lution to the weed problem than a flock of sheep. In economy of production sheep are not surpassed by any other domestic animal. Besides converting waste products into nutritious food they will also manufacture a finished product out of the roughage and grain of the farm at least ?s cheaply as other classes of live stock. GOOD POINTS OF SHROPSHIRE Ewes Are Excellent Mothers, Are Gen tle and Easily Handled-Lamb ls Favorite In Market. Mr. Herbert E. Powell, Ionia, Mich., in a letter to Farm Home gives the following reasons for his preference for the Shropshire breed of sheep. 1. The Shropshire ewes are good mothers under adverse conditions and make friends of their keepers. 2. The Shropshires are the leading attractions at the fairs in the sheep department both as to numbers and nice fitting. The Shropshire when properly cared for makes a fine pic ture and is a work of art either in pas ture or the show ring. ?' 3. The Shropshire is gentle, easily handled and a pet with the man fit to care for sheep, and a great contrast to the wild Merino. \ 4. The Shropshire lamb is the lead-j lng favorite in the market, and sells to' the best advantage as soon as it is j large enough to dress well. The big-; ger the lambs the better they sell, j provided they were well fatted. The' Imported Shropshires or? Pasture. Shropshire lamb not only grows large, but gets ripe easily, and the carcass makes a fine appearance when ready for the market. 5. The percentage of lambs to a given number of ewes ls much larger with the Shropshire than with other mutton breeds. The Shropshire out numbers all the other mutton breeds combined, and is the all around favor ite breed of sheep. Wherever you show Shropshires you are sure to find a large class and hot competition. The larger and better the show, the more honor there is in the winning. Remedy for Scratches. When scratches develop, wash and dry the leg perfectly, and then do not wash again, but every three days sat urate the skin of the affected parts with a mixture of half an ounce of coal-tar dip, four ounces of flowers of sulphur and one pint of sweet oil or cottonseed oil. Work or abundantly exercise the horse every day. Do not clip the legs. See that the stable is kept clean and well ventilated. Feed horse lightly and keep his bowels ac tive. Keep the Little Pigs In. Do not educate the little pigs to be fence crawlers and breakers by hav ing a fence they can get through if they try. Fix all the fences in good Bhape before the pigs are old enough to get the habit. A Good Household Salve. Ordinary ailments and injuries are not of themselves serious, but infection or low vitality may make them dangerous. Don't neglect a cut, sore, bruise or hurt because it's small. Blood Poison has resulted from a pin-prick or scratch. For all such ailments Bucklen's Arnica Salve is excellent. It protects and heals the hurt; is antiseptic, kills infection and prevents dangerous complications. Good for all Skiu Blemishes, Pimples, Salt Rheum, Eczema. Get an original 2-ounce 25c box from your Druggist.-2. Summons. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD, Court of Common Pleas. The Central National Bank of Spar tanburg, S. C.,-Plaintiff--vs. -M. T. Bunch and G. A?. Bunch, Jr. Summons for Relief Complaint Served. To the Above Named Defendants in this action. x You Are Hereby Summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office at Spartanburg. or at the offiee of Sheppard Bros., Edgefield, S. C., within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the com plaint. Sheppard Bros. Bomar & Osborne, Plaintiffs Attorneys. " May 22, 1915. To G. A. Bunch, Jr., Non-resident Defendant. fefcfr 'm<: You will take notice that the orig inal summons and complaint in the above stated action, are now on file in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions, in and for the County of Edgefield, State aforesaid. SHEPPARD BROS, BOMAR & OSBORNE, Plaintiff's Attorneys. July 7-1915. Greenville ir Greenville, S. C. Affords complete advantages for a broad, liberal education. Trains its students for lives of, fullest efficiency and responsibility. Equipment, faculty, courses of study, and cultural influences are entirely in harmony with present day requirements. Administration, instruction and dor mitory buildings equipped ?long the most modern lines, for convenient, comfortable life and efficient work. Entrance requirement* opon 14-cnit bali?. High standard courses leading to B. A., B. L. and M. A. degrees. Literature, Languages, Sciences. Practical train ing i n Domestic Science. Business Count, leading to diploma. Thorough courses leading to diplo mas in Cooserratory of Muk, departments Of Art, Expression, Physical Culture, Kindergar ten, Normal Training Courte. This Institution aims to afford the best educational advantages obtainable at a minimum cost. For Catalogo* address DAVID M. RAMSAY. D. D" Pres. Greenville, S. C Light Saw, Lathe and Shin gle Mills, Engines, Boilers. Supplies and repairs, Porta ble, Steam and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth, Files, Belts and Pipes. WOOD SAWS and SPLITTERS Gins and Press Repairs. Try LOMBARD, AUGU8TA, GA. SURVEYING I am a graduate in Civil En gineering from The Citadel, and can do your surveying accurately and efficiently. B. F. GAINES, Trenton, S. C. 7-7-2t. Southern Railway Premier Carrier of the South Schedule effective April 18, 1915. Trains arrive from No. N Time I 208 Augusta, Trenton 8:20 am 230 Columbia, Trenton 10:55 am 232 Charleston, Aiken 5:05 pm 206 Columbia, Tienton 8:35 p m Trains depart to No. Time 209 Trenton, Columbia 7:20 a m 231 Trenton. Augusta 10:10 a m 229 Aiken, Charleston 11:20pm 290 Trenton, Augusta 7:40 pm Schedules published only as in formation and are net guaranteed. For further information apply to J. A. TOWNSEND, Ticket Agent. Edgefield, S. C. Southern Railway Schedule. Premier Carrier of the South Reduced Fares From Edgeiield S. C., $13.40 Charlottesville, Va., and re turn. Account Summer School, IT. of Va. Tickets on sale June 20 to 28 inclusive. Return limit 15 days with privilege of exten sion to Sept. 30, 1915, by depos iting and payment of fee $1.00. 5.05 Rock Hill, S. C. and Return Account Winthrop College Sum mer School. Tickets on sale June 14, 15, 18 and 30, July 1 and 2. Return limit July 31, 1915. $10.50 Knoxville, Tenn, and re turn. Account Summer School, U. of Tenn. Tickets on sale June 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, July 2, 3, 10 and 17. Return limit 15 days with privilege extension to Sept. 30, 1915, by depositing and payment fee ?1.00. I $7.10 Black Mountain, N. C., and Return. On sale spacial dates in June, July and August 1915, ac count various meetings. Inquire of agents for details. Also Summer Tourist Fares to many resort points. For additional information communicate with J. A. TOWNSEND, Ag't. Edgeiield, S. C., or Magruder Dent., Dist., Pass. Agent, Augus ta, (georgia. Nervous? Mrs. Walter Vincent, of Pleasant Hill, N. C., writes: "For three sum mers, I suffered from nervousness, dreadful pains in my back and sides, and weak sinking spells. Three bottles of Cardui, the woman's tonic, relieved me entire ly. I feel like another person, now." TAKE Cardui The Woman's Tonie for over 50 yean, Cardui has been helping to relieve women's un necessary pains and building weak women np to health and strength. It will do the same for you, if given a fair trial. So, don't wait, but begin taking Cardui today, for its use cannot harm you, and should surely do you good. E-72 THE CITADELl The Military College of South Carolina Announced as "Distinguished Military | College" by U. S. War Department. Full courses in Civil Engineering, Science, English and Modern Languages. Confers B. S. and C. E. degrees. All expenses pay cadets from South Carolina, $282.00 a year. A scholarship worte $300.00 a year is vacant from Edgefield county, and will be filled by competitive examination at the county seat on the 13th day of Au gust, 1915. For necessary information and blanks apply to COL. O. J. BOND, The Citadel. Charleston. S. C. CENUINE IT MAKES floME Om SOBAPPV To ??aveA BANK ACCO CojjiisM 1909, bj C. E. Zimmerman Co--No. 44 F all the unhappy homes, not one in a hundred has a bank account and not one home in a hundred who has a bank account is unhappy. It seems almost foolish ta put it off any longer, when it is such a simple, easy matter to start a bank account. BANK OF EDGEFIELD OFFICERS : J. C. Sheppard, President; B. E. Nicholson, Vice-President; E. J. Minas, Cashier; J. H. Allen, Assistant Oashier. DIRECTORS : J. C. Sheppard, Geo. W.-Adams, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, E. J. Mims, J. H. Allen. Ford Auotmobiles We have accepted the agency for the Ford Automobiles for Edgefield County, and will have constantly on hand a stock of Touring Cars and Run-Abouts. Shall be pleased to show them to those who contemplate buying a car. The Ford cars defy Edgefield's winter roads. They are an All-the-Year-Round Car We will also carry a full assortment of all parts of the Ford cars, and can fill or ders at our Garage without your having to wait to get extra pans by express. Make your auto wants known to us, and we will satisfy them cn short notice and at reasonable prices. Edgefield Auto and Repair Shop Edgefield, South Carolina 1785 , 1915 College of Charleston South Carolina's Oldest College 131st Year Begins October Entrance examinations at all the county seats on Friday, July 2, at 9:00 A. M. Full four-year courses lead to the B. A. and B. S. degrees. A two-year pre-medical course is given. A free tuition scholarship is assigned to each county of the State. Spacious buildings and athletic grounds. Well equipped laboratories. Unexcelled library facilities. Expenses moderate. For terms and catalogue address HARRISON RANDOLPH, President. Notice to Farmers For the benefit of our friends we wish to advise that you can bring all of your live stock intended for sale to our North Augusta Abattoir Just East of North Augusta Bridge and sell them to our customers without charges. Express shipments of Live Calyes, Hogs and Lambs should be made to office in Augusta, Ga. No charge made for handling. L. Scharff & Co. Augusta, Georgia ,