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Hardwick Looks The Chicken At He, GEORGIA GOVERNOR REQUEST) LAND IN SAVANNAH RIVER. GER, CHICKENS COMIN MEXICO TO CITY Anderson Tribune. Official action may be forthcoming in a few days from Governor Hardwick of Georgia, on a petition received by the chief executive of that state from J. C. Solomon of Calhoun Falls, complaining of rowdiness and disorderly conduct in connection with chicken fights on an island in Savannah river near Hester. According to Mi*. Solomon's letter to Governor Hardwick, game chicken fighting has gone on for years, and for some reason the South Carolina authorities have failed to break it up. A recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States gives the island to Georgia, and for that reason Mr. Solomon is appealing to the Georgia executive to put a stop to the chicken fights, which are held semi-annually and oftener and which are usually accompanied by gambling, disorderly conduct of various kinds and rowdiness of almost every description. According to information set forth by Mr. Solomon, one of the biggest fights ever staged at Hester (this is the nearest railroad point to the island although it is four or five miles from the C. and W. C. railroad) wag staged there last Wednesday and , Thursday of last week. Of so great proportions was the fight that even gamecocks from Mexico were on hand and participated in the "main" which is declared to have been one of the biggest in recent years, although Hester station on the C. and W. C. and Col. Tobe Hester's fighting games are known the country over. The announcement by Mr. Solomon that games from Mexico took part in the "main" is not considered unusual since hardly a year has elapsed since two Mexicans whose broken English barely enabled them to say "Calhoun Falls, Hester, Games," visited the famous chicken ranch and bought some of the Hester strain and shipped them to Mexico. The Hester island is a spot long heard of in Anderson. A number of Andersonians have visited the scene of the chicken fights, which was claimed neither by South Carolina nor Georgia for years, and reports of the greatest fight of the year held every Thanksgiving, have caused large crowds throughout the Pied4-r\ tneif f% lifflp UlVllb OCVW1V1I WV ? 1C74W AAVdVW) ci more than 35 miles south of Ander-50^. It is not unusual for Calhoun Falls fituated on the Seaboard and C. and W. C. overflow with crowds eager to reach the island where the fights are staged. The island in question is reached, according to those who have witnessed the fights, by a large flat, which is poled back and forth from the South Carolina bank to- the island as many trips as is necessary to accommodate the crowds, after which it ties up on the island until the festivities are over. Several fights are usually staged the night before and on Thanksgiving, during fima nn/J ftlTTlicll a-, IT1UVM kiutu VUl uo U**M V??v V A ? ? *?? ?** V* mnsement for those who are crowded out of the chicken fights or who hold an aversion for fighting games. It is noticed that Mr. Solomon in his letter to the Governor of Georgia states that the crowd in Calhoun Falis for the last fight was so large that many automobiles did a jitney business getting men to the scene of the fight. He also states that there was drinking and gambling on a joyous scale and that the conduct of many persons attending the celebra tion was of such nature that officers should have interferred. Word reaching Anderson regarding the fights, which were witnessed by a few Andersonians and a number of people from this section is to the effect that Mr. Solomon's version of the affair is not wholly exaggerated as a record attendance was on hand for the fight. Whether there was more gambling on the island than in the past is of course purely speculative on the part of those who did not go to the spot dedicated to the spurs and feathers but reports have it that there was nothing indicate any decrease in the amount Into Fight Held ster Every Year ED TO STOP FIGHTING ON IS?LAST EVENT WAS HUMDING FROM AS FAR AS ON THE SAVANNAH of greenback changing hands during the festivities. One man, arriving in Calhoun Falls the night before the grand opening is said to have opened one of the two large suitcases he carried and exhibited several thousand dollars in currency which he swore would make him "millionaire or pauper" before the coming day was over. The fate that waited this dashing sport has never been officially recorded, for as Mr. Solomon points out, Georgia and South Carolina officers have never made any attempt that could be learned of, to suppress! the fights. Governor Hardwick had not announced, so far as could be learned yesterday what action would be taken on Mr. Solomon's petition for peace and good order at Calhoun Fallb in the future. It is likely however, that instructions will be given sheriff of Elbert county, bordering the west side of the boundary line between Georgia and South Carolina, to take official notice of what is going on. ORCHARD NOTES The orchard should be plowed and sown to a cover crop. If grain is sown as a cover crop, it should be turned under next April and the land then sown to peas. Crimson clover may be used as a cover crop and turned under during May and followed with peas. All dead limbs should be removed from fruit trees, and all necessary pruning completed by late December. Fruit trees may be pruned any time between the first of November and the middle of March, but it is best to prune in late fall in order that the winter spray may be applied in December, and, if necessary, a J second application in late February, i Scuppernong vines must be prun-J ed not later than the last of November or the first week in December. The scuppernong will be more productive if grown on a trellis than if grown on an arbor. Then cut thej vines so as to admit ample sunlight. It is not desirable to spur back the young canes, but simply to thin out the older wood. Bear in mind that all fruit is produced from buds formed on the previous season's growth. Bunch grapes, such as Concord, Delaware, etc., can be pruned during November and December. Cutting of these grapes may be made and planted immediately after pruning. These cuttings should be 8 to 12 ( inches long, and should have from 2 to 2 buds. Place the cutting the full length in the ground, in rows 3 feet wide, 8 to 12 inches apart in the row. Order fruit trees for the home orchard this fall and plant in November and December. For a list of fruits recommended for the home orchard in South Carolina write to the extension service. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of South Carolina. In the Matter of Mrs. Allie Schram, Abbeville, S. C. - Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy. To the Creditors of the above named I Bankrupt: Take notice that on Nov. 22, 1922, the above named bankrupt filed her petition in said Court praying that she may be decreed by the Court to have a full discharge from all debts provable against her estate, except such debts as are excepted by law from such discharge, and a hearing was thereupon ordered and will be 'had upon said petition on Dec. 26, 1922 before said Court, at Greenville j in said District, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and place all known creditors and other persons in interest may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. D. C. DURHAM, Clerk, "ofprl P- - v C., i Nov. 22, 1922. 4wks. ?? i ___ . vvvvvvvvvvvvvvv^ V * DONALDS ^ V * VVVVVVWVVVVVW1 The entertainment given in th< school auditorium by the school chi dren under the auspices of th< school improvement association u honor of Armistice Day was mucl enjoyed. Much credit is due the chi J? 4-VI/I -rvliVOfnVf* m W^1/?l UTtSli 1V1 wjac picooing TT?,J lit A nuiVi they carried cut their parts. Majo R. B. Cheatham was present am gave a very able appq^prate addres and was listened to with rapt atten tion by the large crowd present. The regular monthly meeting o the Civic League was held at thi home of Mr. and Mts. C. E. Sharp* ! last Wednesday afternoon, wit! j Mesdams Ida McDill, Marion Sharp* Poore and Sherard Smith as join hostesses. The attendance was largi and a number of invited gues were present. The living room wa: beautifully decorted for the occas ion. After the business hour s Thanksgiving program wag carriet and was enjoyed by all present. Th< hostesses served a very tempting salad course with hot coffee. The] were assisted by Mrs. S. C. Thoma! and Frances Poore. A most enjoy able afternoon was spent. Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Carlton visit ed in Anderson last Wednesday. Thanksgiving services were helc at Green vale church, sermon by Re\ B. M. Telford of Lon?r Cane churcl Special services will be held every day this week and will continu( through Tuesday beginning eacl: day at 11 o'cLock. The ladies wil! have a special missionary program on JFriday afternoony immediately after the dinner hour. Mr. Telfor<3 is assistiing the pastor Rev. J. M Dallas. We all expect to ibe greatly iblessed by Mr. Telford's messages. Mrs. J. W. Campbell was a business visitor in Greenwood last Saturday. Mr. Leland Smith who has spenl the past two months with hu mother left Wednesday for Mobil* Alabama. Mr. Leland is a favorite with everyone here and will b< gTeatly missed. We wish him every success. Mr. Whitlock of Lake City, epenl Thanksviving with his sister Mi and Mrs. J. D. Cordon's. Rr. Leon Gordon of Andersor and Mr. Clarence Gordon of Greenwood visited with their parents or Thanksgiving. Mr. Ray -Smith of Greenville wa* a Thanksgiving visitor with hii mother. Mrs. J. L. Davis was operated or in Columbia Hospital on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Davis is serioosly il! but her many friends hope she wil soon be on the road to a rapid recovery, Mr. Davig and sister-in-law Miss Emma Martin are in Columbia ii.l ijt * wun inra. uavis. 4 Mr. J. D. Smith superintended of insurance agencies in Atlanta was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith last Friday. Mr and Mrs. Ben Smith and Rev, J, M. Dallas were* in Abbeville Wednesday on business. Last .Saturday afternoon Mrs, Marshal Stone Jr. entertained al her homo in honor fo Miss Gertrude Pearmon. A delightful afternoor was gpent by the young people anc Miss Gertrude the honoree waj onfK manv Koatitrfn and usefdl articles so necessary foi honso keeping. Delicjpus refreshments were served by the hostess. Miss Gertrude who is one of oui best and prettiest girls is popular with every one and we rejoice tha' she is going to make her home s< near DonaHs. Miss Pearman was again compli mented last Wednesday evjenin'j when the young people of the Bap tist churcs entertained in her hono: at the home of Mr. jmd Mrs. S. Mil ford. After a very pleasant timi spent in games and songs. Miss Pea !man was presented with numerou v., .v. . Jc fiicuwy gixio ujr uu jvuii^ a.l itnuv Fruit and candy were served by th committee in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Pettigrew of Ande son spent Thanksgiving with Mi and Mrs. P. Tribble. Mrs. L. J. Bowie has returnee from Savannah where she was visit ing with her son-in-law and daugh ter Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Denby W' are glad to know that Mrs. Bowi is much improved ijn health. Mr. and iMrs J. C. Sadler attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Sadler' aunt Mrs. B. Young at Hodges las Wednesday. k [NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APi PLICATION FOR DISCHARGE k In the District Court of the United k State* for the Western District th W of South Carolina. ga e In the Matter of J. H. HILL, Lown- pr 1 desville, S. C., - - Bankrupt, th e In Bankruptcy. th i To the Creditors of the above named of i Bankrupt: th 1 Take notice that on Nov. 21, 1922, th i the above named bankrupt filed his r no+?+inn in Court Draviner that -v. _ _ " I II 1 he may be decreed by the Court to s have a full discharge from all debts - provable agafnst his estate, except he such debts as are excepted by law th f from such discharge, and a hearing si< a was thereupon ordered and will be aj, 2 had upon said petition on Dec. 23, , 1922 before said Court, at Greenville ? in said District, at 11 o'clock in the ^ t forenoon, at which time and place _ 2 all known creditors and other per- hu t sons in interest may appear and 14 s show cause, if any they have, why en the prayer of said petition should j not be granted. ig I D. C. DURHAM, Clerk, on , Dated at Greenville, S. C., tii , Ngv. 21, 1922. 4wks. \ 3t 3 It has been asserted that spiders * possess a sensitiveness to musical I? sounds. ' STATE OF SOUTH CAROLIINA COUNTY OP ABBEVILLE. ' Probate Court. r 1 Citation for Letter* of Administration. : By J. F. Miller, Esq., Judge of Pro' bate: 'l Whereas, Robert C. Smith and W. 1, T. Baskin, made suit to me, to grant them letters of administration of the ' estate and effects of Edward Smith, 1 late of Abbeville County, deceased. ' These Are Therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kin" dred and creditors of the said Ed' ward Smith, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the : Court of Probate, to be held at Ab; beville Court House, on Tuesday 12h i of Dec. 1922, after publication here; of at 11 o'clock in forenoon, to show > cause, if any they have, why the r said Administration should not be granted. v Given under my hand and seal of 3 . the court this 28th day of Nov. in the | year of our Lord one thousand nine Sfi I AMOS ii 1 {1 HARDWARE, SHOE r [ j UNDERWEAR; BLA ' IJ HAS BEEN CON? :i! A I T AU ;[j 6 Days, 6 I ;ij Dec. 11th e\ | 10:30 A. M. REGARDLESS OF C J [ ] The stock consists of I ' 11 Plains, Plows, Harrow -11 Harnesss, Pots, Pans, I [ j s Trunks, Suit Cas< r j 1 derwear, Sweaters, SI " E! good line of Gingham 1I1 In fact we have i 3 j I HOME, THE e ! j We have obligate [ 1 order to meet them. I jr * ---??? owa r?Ainrr *n At oit 5vutA S next few years?BUY ' jg WE GUARANr ; | PIEDMONl s ? Gal HENS OR PULLETS? Clemson College.?'Tis the pullet at lays the profitable egg. Investi- 1 ,tion has shown us that the pullet i oduces a greater number of eggs '< an does a yearling bird. Also, that e pullet consumes a smaller amount food material. All of which shows ] at the pullet is more profitable an the hen. In a poultry flock, says N. R. Meh- J of, Extension Poultry Specialist, 2 find that the ratio of pullets to ns is- two-thirds pullets and oneird hens. However, we must con- < ler not only egg-pTodoction but so the breeding stock, and perhaps ' e yearling will make the best eeders. The reason for having two- s irds pullets and one-third hens is indred and twenty-two and in the ,7th year of American Independce. Published on the 30th day of Nov. ; >22 in the Press and Banner and i the Court House door for the ne required by law. J. F. MILLER, Judge of Probate. iSf^fPfpTTrgjpIlplIn3JigrpIffJIpirf0fn]tt0fc3ff3r^ftujtO|fi<ffofinngfF?fSI Maturity of ' Stai War Savings Stamp Mature Jam If your stamps are now wi them, or if you have them bring them to us and we \* for you. It will be to youi this by December 15th so i of maturity in order that yo 5 Per Cent Paid on I The Forme Abbevilh (A FINANCIAL Capital and Sur] 5I5ia?SjajSJSJSM3J2Mai315JSM5ISISiS/ai5ISJSj UZfiilBfiSliUiifitfiiJZfBIEnUS HORSE CO .LARGE STOCK OF.... S, DRY GOODS, TRL NKETS & GENERA 5IGNED TO US TO C T1' ilirthlc Rodinnir i *5* iwj riding Saturday 2:30 P.M. & IEE SALES DAILY.., OST. REGA lard ware of all kinds >a. Pnltivat ors. Leath< Stoves, Knives, Churns, 3S, Comforters, Lap Ro hirts, Overalls, Hats, C s, Outings, Homespuns anything you want for " FARM, OR FOR CHF ons to meet and want t< to need any of these go r IT NOW. rEE TO SAVE YOT " AUCTION & Tney, South Carolina PLANT PEST POINTERS Vigorous pecan trees in deep fertile soil with plenty of moisture ire seldom effected with rosette or iieback. . t Certified seed Irish potatoes ^re the best to be found on the open market, "Nuff sed." Plowing under cotton stalks \vill ielp to control diseases as well ag the boll weevii. Kill two birds at one shot, harvest the corn and feed the hogs by th? "hogging down" method. that greater egg production results during the pullet year and also it fives the practical poultryman a better chance to cull out his poor pullets and keep only his best for breeding birds the following year. In the poultry business, we find that jen the hen becomes older she produces fewer and fewer eggs; she lays the largest number during her 1 * il_ J A nrst year; iewer uie secona, anu so on through her Kfe; so birds should not be kept for egg production after they are two years of age. War Savings nps 8, Series of 1918, jary 1, 1923. I th us, please call and sign B in your possession kindly H ill be glad to collect them , I [ advantage to attend to I as we may collect on date B u may not lose any interest f ? n Saving Department. B rs Bank of I z County I STRONGHOLD) I plus $100,000.00 I iPANY'S 11 INKS, HARNESS, 11 I L MERCHANDISE i|l BE SOLD AT [jfl ON ill ig Monday ! jl Dec. 16th j ill : 7:30 P. M. ijfl I r^nn An 1 AOO KUJLJ?Ld?3 V/JT ^-Hammers, Saws, 19W 3r Collars, Saddles, I bes, Blankets, Un- sflSj 'aps, Shoes and a and Dress Goods. jj^H JSTMAS GIFTS. d sell our stock in ods any time in the J MONEY. H \LES CO. I JB ifytiHystiaRfiyyy^J