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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\
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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possess a sensitiveness to musical I?
sounds.
' STATE OF SOUTH CAROLIINA
COUNTY OP ABBEVILLE.
' Probate Court.
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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
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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.
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PLANT PEST POINTERS
Vigorous pecan trees in deep fertile
soil with plenty of moisture
ire seldom effected with rosette or
iieback. .
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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
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on through her Kfe; so birds should
not be kept for egg production after
they are two years of age.
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