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the Press and Banner! ABBEVILLE, 8. C. Published Every Wednesday by W. W. Bradley, W. R. Bradley, President. Vice-PreBldent Wednesday Nov. 11,1914 AS TO FERTILIZERS. There are a .few facts relative to the use of fertilizers that should be in possession of every farmer. The general and mor? or Jess er roneous idea prevails, that specially prepared guanos tend to build up the soil while the use of nitrate of soda as ammonia tends to rob the soil. The fact is that neither of these contribute materially to the soil, ex cept in returning humus, and neither robs the soil. If anything, the ni trate of soda possesses bne advantage over other ingredients, in that it tends to release natural potash in the soil to a greater degree than any of the ammoniates, which of itself is of value, owing to the scarcity of pot ash. A large stalk full of foliage raised from nitrate of soda, returns as much humus to the soil as a stalk from guanos with any other base of ammonia. \FU?ofA Af da/1 n orvl/1 fhio lciuf voorl niiiaic; v/i o*/iu uuo v j viu for $56.00 per ton. Germany in the past has used imore of this fertilizer than any other country and now her ports are closed to it,owing to the war. Practically the entire supply of ni trate of soda comes from Chili and other South American countries of the Pacific coast. These are brought thousands of miles nearer to our market by virtue of the Panama Canal. It is fair to assume, then, that with a greatly decreased demand for soda by foreign countries, and with water rates on a very much shortened route for shipping, soda will sell in ;this market next spring s for about $35.00 per ton, or little more than half its price last spring. Acid-phosphate, an essential of all plant life, will likewise be cheaper, as it is produced almost entirely in this country and will not find a mar ket in Europe. Potash is one of the necessary three ingredients of plant life for which this country /will go begging, and there is a fact about it that is more important than any mentioned. Red lands do not need potash. The ordi nary red lands plowed to a depth of eight inches, contain and will yield natural potash sufficient for crops on ten times the area. This is not true of sandy or buck shot lands, whic h if the scarcity of potash is to continue for long, will have to be treated by turning under leguminous crops grown. This not only furnishes large quantities of potash and some , ammonia, but prepares the soil for better results from the other two in gradients of fertilizer applied. A reasonable conclusion from these conditions then, would seem to he to use phosphoric acid liberally in sow ing grain, and next spring in prepar ing for summer crops. Then later buy nitrate of soda as the base of ammonia. Soda runs about 17 per cent, am monia, and a ton is equivalent to more than four tons of high grade guano, as to this ingredient. On red lands only the soda and phosphoric acid, comparatively a cheap ingredi ent, are necessary to make a com plete guano, and will give as good result# as the most expensive guanos. ' We should not leave our readers to conclude that these t remarks are based on individual experience or experimentation, for in that case they would perhaps carry little weight. The fact is, our information was obtained in a conversation with the director of agriculture of Clemson College, and every statement made here as to the results of certain fer tilizers on certain soils, is the result of careful experimentation by the department. SPECIAL SCHOOL MANIA. Th$ original purpose of voting spe cial taxes in local school districts, was commendable and added a great deal of impetus to the cause of education. In the beginning the districts were made of good size and shape, and the funds were used for building good school houses and maintaining a competent ana adequate teacning force. The spirit and purpose of these special taxes is still commendable, but the working of the present undi gested system is not only a waste of money bat entails a great deal of useless work on County Auditors. We have recently bad opportunity to look pretty fully into the tax de partment of Newberry county, and especially, the special school system of that county, and the facts show a condition that must not only mean a waste of tax funds, but a jumbled unsystematic method of levying and collecting the tax that must be posi tively distracting to the tax depart ment. And Newberry is not alone in this. We find the' same condi tions prevail here in Abbeville. Any little section of the county that may have the very laudable desire to im prove school conditions can vote a special tax. The law does not limit the time within which this may be done, and hence, the Auditor may be called upon even within a week of sending off his abstract, to set apart the property of that section for a special school tax. In doing this he' calls in the school trustees, to say how much of this man's or that, man's property lies within the dis-! trict, and it not infrequently hap pens that one man's land is divided between three districts. This divis-!, ion is made not by the tax-payer,' not by survey, but as a mere matter of guessing by the trustees. The re-j suit is that numerous unavoidable; errors creep in, and the Comptroller, General's office must be beseiged from all sections ot the State to cor rect them. Again, under the present system, in most instances, the school districts are too small and too irregular to be made tax districts, hence an extra book, almost equal in size to the County Treasurer's duplicate, must be made up, and the items from this book must be interlined on the treas urer's duplicate. To balance these items out on the Treasurer's dupli cate is not only tedious and difficult, but requires the greatest possible care to protect the Treasurer agttinst loss. The law provides, that all poll taxes paid in a certain district shall be expended in that district. Under the present system of levying special school taxes in most of the counties it is next to impossible to comply with this requirement of the law; hence the County Superintendent distributes the poll tax per capita of pupils enrolled, as he does the three mill tax. This works to the detri ment of the schools in populous dis tricts. But leaving out of consideration the great amount of extra and un necessary work entailed on the Aud itor and Treasurer's offices, by reason of this unsystematic process of levy ing special school taxes, the pittance of taxes levied in many of the small er districts is being literally wasted. For instance, the levy in one small district in Newberry county amounts to only about $31.00, a sum insuffi cient either to aid in paying teachers \ or in building better houses. One township in Newberry county is cut up into ten school districts. Only one of these receives sufficient funds to materially aid the cause of education. The result is that the ex tra levy can do little more than add a few dollars to the teacher's salary, 1 without materially lengthening the 1 school term. The general plan of levying spe cial taxes should not be discouraged, and it is not our purppse to discour age it in the slightest degree, hut we do urge more system both in the sys tem of levying the tax r.nd of ex pending it. There should be a gen eral resurvey of the counties into school districts, about twice the size of present districts, and these should be made the tax districts as well. The districts should be made large enough to maintain one good high school for white, and i\ school for col- ; ored children, or if the patrons pre fer, two white schools conveniently located. The lines should be perma nent, so that tax-payers residing near the dividing lines should know how to return their property intelligently for taxation, rather than leave it to a guessing process by the trustees. Un der this plan, the Auditors would have varying rates for different tax districts, but when he made up his levy for ordinary taxes, special levies would be included without extra la bor and with absolute accuracy. There is no doubt that this plan would result in greater efficiency in school work and it would save the Auditors and Treasurers a world of unnecessary work and worry. ? Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. Court of Common Pleas. Miss Theresa Giles, Mary Giles and Miss Sue Giles, under the firm name and style of the Misses Giles, Plaintiff*, against MofTatt Dren nan, as Executor et al, Defend ants. Ro onfhnrlfv nf a Dpnrpp nf Snip hv the Court of Common Pleas for Abbe ville County, in said State, made in the above stated case, I will offer for sale, at Public Outcry, at Abbeville C. H., 8. C., on Salesday in December, A. D. 1914, within the legal hours of Bale the followirg described land, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Abbeville County, in the State aforesaid, containing Three Hundred and Two (302) Acres, more or less, and bounded by Hunter Brothers, Mrs. J. L. Drennau, James H. Dren;:-an, Mrs. H. Dreunan and the Cede Estate. Term?j r\f Uolo Piir#)liocAi< fr% A^iUiO wi uuiv vaoui x uiuua^ti tw pay for papers. R. E. HILL, Master A. C., S. C. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. Court of Common Pleas. Enterprise Ginnery Co., Plaintiff", against C. W. Webb, Defendant. By authority of a Decree of Sale by the Court of Common Pleas for Abbe ville County, in paid State, made in the above stated case, I will offer for sale, at Public Outcry, at Abbeville C. H., S. C.,on Salesday in December, A. D. 1914, within the legal hours of sale the following described laud, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Abbeville County, in tbe State aforesaid, containing Thirty-Three (33) Acres, more or less, and bounded by S. G. Underwood, J. J. Gailfcj, Amanda Dawson.?being same tract of land lately bought of A. B. Gailey. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. RE. HILL, Master A. C., 8. C. Estate of David Callaham. Notice of Settlement and Application for Final Discharge. ' Take Notice that, on the 30th (lay of No vember, 1914,1 will render a final account of my actings and doings ?*is Administra tor with the will annexed of the Estate of | David Callaham, deceased, in thA office of Judge of Probate for Abbeville County at , 10 o'clock a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such Admr. with the will annexed. All persons having demands against said estate will present them for payment on or before that day, proven and authenti cated, or be forever barred. W. A. Callaham, Admr. with the will annexed. Estate of Lude Fuller, Dec'd. Notice of Settlement and Application for Final Discharge. Take notice that on the 10th day of De cembcx*, 1914,1 will render a final account of my actings and doings :is Administra tor of the Estate of Lude Fuller, de ceased, in the office of Judge of Probate for Abbeville County at 10 o'clock a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such aciuuius- | t rat or. All persons having demands against said estate will present them for payment on or before that day, proven and authen ticated, or be forever.barred. Calvin Fuller, Admr. Estate of Richard TeDnant. Notice of Settlement and Application for Final Discharge. Take notice that on the 17th day of No vember, 1914,1 will render a final account of my actings and doings as Administra tor of the Estate of Richard Tennant, de ceased, in the ofllce of Judge of Probate for Abbeville County at 10 o'elock a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such Adminis trator. All persons having demands against said estate will present them for payment on or before that day, proven and authenti cated, or be forever barred. W. M. Tennant, Administrator. The State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. Probate Court. In the matter of the Estate of R. E. Cox, Deceased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All persons indebted to said estate must j settle without delay, and those holding claims against the "estate must present them properly attested to Mrs. Jennie M. Cox, or W. F. Nick I os, Administrators. Candies a Domestic and Impori At the New Ca ^ next Com !> \ GO Mk. A The Olympia candy kitche w you want. We keep a nice lin fruits of all kinds home made c fn specialty.?Telephone No. 56. I N. Q. MER Cigars Speed's Di Phone Always Ready Stationery 1J3iF WH _ _i m. m sna styles? ?assun BEACON a step in * Made on the famous Beacoi models of correct feet. Such satisfaction you want. Why don't you profit by t ? :ii: 1?a. ~ A D Iiiiiiiuii men icUji yccu cuiu ucuu FORSA D. POLL ABBEVIL The State of South Carolina, rj ABBEVILLE COUNTY. ' Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Ad ministration. By J. F. Miller, Esq., Judge of Probate. i Whereas, George Albert Mcllwain hath made si.it to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects :>f Mrs. Vaginia Hagan Mcllwain, late of Abbeville County, deceased. . g These are therefore, to cite and admon- * ish all and singular the kindred and credi- t tors of the said Mrs. Vaginiu Hagan Mcll wain, deceased, that they be and appear hfifore me. in the Court of Probate, to be < held at Abbeville C. H., on Thursday, the 5th of November, 1914, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock iu the forenoon, to show cause if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the - Court, this 22nd day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand cine hun dred and fourteen and in the 139th year of American Independence. * Published on the 28th day of October, 1914, in the Press and Banner and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. F. MILLER, Judge of Probate. State of South. Carolina, County of Abbeville, IJT PRORATE COURT. ? "" ' ' ? ? r>f 1 15. JL. UJinKHCtt'rn, nwiiiiii.rb'uw". . the estate of June Hunter, deceas- I ed, Plaintiff, ( against 1 Hannah Hunfer, John VV. Hunter 1 Thomas Hunter, Lem Hunter, I Lula Hucter, Mariha Hunter, 3 James Wansley, Oza Wan-ley, J On ie Wanslev. Cheser Moore, Li I- J lip Goor?s Joel Cunnim?ham. aud ] J. B LeRny, Defendants. ] Pursuant to an order of the Probate ] Court, I will sell at Public Outlay hi ] Abbeville Court House, on Salesday in i December, 1914', ..ext, for the payment ] of debts, the following described real . estate belonging to the estate of June 1 Hunter, deceased, situate iu said State I and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, ] known as the June Hunter place, con taining One Hundred and Sixty Acres, 1 more or less, and bounded by the ! lands of 0. L. Cann and others on the 1 North, by the estate of W. E. Daniel* nn the South, by J. M. Young on the ! Enst, and by the It >cky River on the Wesr, being the same tract of land < conve3*ed to June on the 2nd day nl September, 1885, by Alice S. Boyd and the deed to same^being recorded in Book 3, page 4G3, in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Abbeville Countyj State aforesaid. Terms ? Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. F. MILLER, Judge Probate Court. nd Fruits! ted?the best in both. m ndy Kitchen $ t House ^ TO n. If it's candies or fruits W e of fresh candies and fancy \f/ andies and ice cold drinks a- W Any order will be appreciated. \f/ 'OS & CO. \v f M/ Candy rug Store. ! 18. to Serve You. Toilet Goods arp rftfTflfl pe ? in advance fit the human foot e perfect comfort and ease. SHOES i Lasts which are perfect shoes give the all round he experience of over two mize Your Feet. AKOFF, LE, S. C. rhe State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. PBOBATE COURT. j n the Matter of the Estate of ltobort S. Bell, Sr., Deceased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All persons indebted to said estate must cttle without delay, ond those holding laims against the estate must present lieni properly attested to itobert S. Bell, Admr. Apportionment ol Name of School District. .orner lidge liowndesville locky River. Tork 5ixtns l<atiiner Monterey Calhoun Falls kit. 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A. Wilson, J5ol) liowie, S. L. Wilson, J). II. Hill, Oct. 5,1014. Agt. Cabell Estate. f School iiiiuls for th< 1914-1915. ~ = X & 0 Tax o'| -S ? _ 'n iC O 0 Eh V 4 73 $ *77 40 * 103 f.:.' 7 2(i 118 80 159 Of 27 72 453 00 007 8? 6 71 109 80 147 01 7 50 124 20 166 2'. 35 (1 o.-j , 99 00 132 5." 43 7S 1 710 40 959 \t 20 Hi 8:5 275 40 308 i 129 34 87 570 00 703 97 20 02 435 00 583 22 87 41 47 078 00 908 5* 132 19 60 322 20 431 3! 88 55 (K) !KX) 00 1205 Of 24 15 2!j 250 20 334 91 '71 18'37 300 00 402 4; 13, 8 91 145 85 195 21 23 98 392 10 525 38 14 30 231 00 313 )i 83 4 51 73 80 98 81 23 10 378 00 500 H 107 11 22 183 00 245 8v ?> 132 77 2172 oo 2908 sl 18 59 304 2n 407 0;. 59 10 28 200 40 350 (is ..... 13 20 210 CO 289 20 10 07 174 Of) ?33 11 25 52 417 04) ."59 lv 14 30 234 CO 313 31 74 15 18 248 40 332 5s 22 11 301 8!' 4M 4! 295 14 52 237 Of) 318 12 ? 11 22 183 00 245 82 4 9 79 100 20 214 49 8 91 145 80 195 21 v . 11 33 12 1)8 2") 74 59 40 20 40 8 80 9 46 7 81 12 65 11 66 13 09 7 92 9 35 12 21 12 10 8 14 19 36 9 90 8 80 8 03 1.S5 40 212 40 421 20 972 00 334 80] 144 001 154 80, 127 80, 207 00 190 80 214 20, 129 60 153 00 199 80 198 00 1S3 20 316 80 162 00 144 00 131 40 2 IS 2.S4 563 1301 418 192 207 171 277 255 286 173 204 267 265 178 424 216 192 175 1637 50 51020 25!*16095 00^2352 75 *2098 JAS. M. bounty Sunt. Educatic Inspires the Sph the National E tes Flag1 should : - in this ereat Free ( arranged to give k.bbevil!e County .0 ? , 4 x 8 feet, abso! Every boy and gir S2E2EEH5S:.?: D WE WILL E) 92SSO^Bi*ft?ossB&-. ^ir^i w iison T.'io Original. Tho original grape nut?Omsr Khay ram.?Smart Set. Prominence. There are many whose aim seehis to bo prominence; but that quality, they should remember, Is possessed by a wart on the nose.?Brander Matthews. 3 Scholastic Year o 103 68 159 00 007 82 147 01 202 19 1:52 55 1)75) SI 498 43 703 97 020 01 1040 S3 519 50 1229 05 400 78 4U> 40 195 21 525 02 890 911 98 HI 078 C>> 217 1):; 90S S7 400 91! 850 Of 808 99 288 77 559 12 887 09' 882 58 779 98' 818 12 250 28 . 214 49 . 195 21 24S 28 891 80' 855 43 2237 23 99 48 158 85 140 70 J14 07 i7i 79 7177 81' 1191 07! 93 40 129 94 100 70 188 22 357 08 108 80 43 78 03 52 141 79 159 06 1317 42 147 01 202 19 i:32 55 979 81 41)8 43 703 97 1012 41 18.)0 36 519 50 3400 88 500 21 410 40 854 06 525 02 548 75 98 81 1087 75 424 72 8580 08 758 00 450 08 308 99 368* 71 725 82 3871 09 520 80 1137 00 42ft 92 2.70 28 214 49 i . 288 99 ' ' 311 75 * 337 28 .",63 94 1823 87 4ill 85 851 29 210 S5 171 11 277 15 274 89| 521 03| 17.?. 52 204 85 207 511 205 10 178 34 437 87 216 00 235 33 255 17 121 ;>? 188 99 1555 61 904 83 72 33 131 57 155 90 67 62 180 53 159 47 ' 140 20 185 70 i 33 22 4;)>5 ?u 727 93 28; 9 48 1396 18 423:62 342 42 327 01 277 15 342 51 701 56 ' 332 99 204 85 313 71 265 10 178 34 573 07 216 90 368 55 255 17 , 7(57 23 305 00 86 $2000 00 $22284 38 317678 24 $41034, 85 LAWSON, )n Abbeville Countv. rit of Patriot mblem. float on . every Country of ours. ; to every >ne^ United lately free. 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