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?FREE RANGE FOR CHICKENS iiVJodern Wire Fencing, Which Has Neat Appearance, Will Keep All Fowls Out of the Gardens. The old method of free range need not necessarily be changed. The fowls should not, however, be allowed to run at will within the garden or lin and about the farm buildings Nothing is more aggravating or dis igusting than to have the nice veget ables or beautiful flowers scratched up, and the doorsteps, the porch, the barn floor and the farm machines fouled with poultry droppings. Sep arate the poultry also from the other .live stock of the farm. If the fowls are to be kept near the farm buildings, provide ample range inclosed by modern poultry wire fenc ing. The latter requires ordinarily but a few posts, is easily put up and has a very neat appearance when in position. Another way of separating the fowls from the center of farm opera tions is to place the henhouses at a considerable distance from the farm stead, in a pasture where the fowls will have absolute range. The latter plan may entail some extra travel by the poultryman and there is the risk in some localities of depredations by foxes, hawks or other wild animals or by thieves. The young, strong farmer boy may find advantage in the second or so-called "colony plan," while the housewife will probably prefer the fenced inclosure near the farmhouse. Thirdly, the farmer ls too careless In the way he iisposes of his poultry products. He is usually content to trade his eggs at the nearest grocery store when by a little extra effort he could gain a select private trade which would pay far better. His pure-bred stock of one breed of fowls ?i their well-kept house and capacious .grassy yards will be a great adver tisement for hiB egg products, and praiform clean appearance of the eggs *a their attractive package will prove an additional help in making sales. Then, too, in disposing of his fowls the farmer often sells the birds alive when by carefully dressing them on the farm and selling to his customers on orders he could secure far better prices. PLAN FOR SCRATCHING SHED illustration Given of House for tho Benefit of Small Poultryman Where Back Yard is Used. To give the small poultryman (the back yard man especially) an idea of what is meant by using his small piece of ground for a coop and scratch ing shed, the accompanying picture is printed. The picture i3 taken of a lay ing house used by D. C. R. Hoff at Neshantic. N. J. Such a design might be used by a man whose piece of ground faced the Plan for a Scratchirg Shed. south at the short si J 2. That is if his piece of chicken giound was 10x18, and the 10-foot sides faced north and south. If his coop proper was ten feet wide by eight feet deep he would have a 10x10 scratching pen. These figures are of course taken haphaz ard, and the idea would have to con form with the ground. Push the pullets along to rapid ma turity. . ? * The comb is the chicken's health i indicator. . * ? "mu?ate the hens to eat more by .c-ag a variety of foods. * ? ? Bfcart with Pekins-they are the "?.ndiest and mature early. * * . Never aiiow ducklings to get wet until they have a good coat of feath ers. x * . . The nearer square you build a poul try house, the less the cost of con struction. . . * Ducks are pigs for food, and gobble ? down pretty nearly everything that comes in their way. * * . Pekins do not need water for swim ming, but they must have plenty ol absolutely clean drinking water. . . * We could not think of armors sim ple or efficient method of improving the egg supply of this country than the production of infertile eggs. Street Compound Notice. Notice is given that the annual commutation tax for street duty for the year 1914 has been fixed by the town'oouncil at $2.00, the same to be due and payable at my office during the month of April 1914. Persons liable thereto failing to pay ?ame must work on tho streets of the town for the period of four days. See ordinance. E. J. Norris, Clerk of Town Council. March 20, 1914. For Sale. A complete bottling outfit foi a small town. Any person contem plating the bottling of soft drinks I write for particulars. E. Sheehan, 3-18-3t. Augusta, Ga. Stock Baisers. My Jack will stand the season at my farm. Fee $12.50 to insure foal. Thi3 is due as soon as mare proves j with foal. J. R. STROTHER, Edgefield, S. C. Notice of Final Dis charge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, R. M. Johnson has I made application unto this Court] for Final Discharge as Executor in re the Estate of Geo. W. Johiason deceased, on this the 13th day of March 1914. These Are Therefore, to cite any | and all kindred, creditors, or par ties interested, to show cause be fore me at my office at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on the 18th day of April 1914 at ll o'clock a. m., why said jrderof Dis charge should not be granted. W. T. Kinnaird, J. P. C., E. C., S. C. March 13, 1914-5t. Spring Arrivals. It is not too early to think of your spring suit. We announced ready for your inspection the most complete aud attractive line of sprigg styles for men and boys. It matters not how your personal taste runs, whether to the latest English cut or the box back effeot to light or dark patterns you will find here the largest and most satisfactory variety from which to make your] selection and you may rest assured that all properly conform to the fashions latest decree in cut and styles and that the quality may be absolutely depended upon. We have also received a large shipment of men's spring style hats in the new est shapes and most popular shades. Rubenstein. \ Citation. The State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. By W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge. Whereas, L. M. Johnson made suit to nie, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of G. C. Johnson. These Are Therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said G. C. Johnson deceased, that they be and appear before rae, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Edgefield S. C., on April 9th, 1914, next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Adminis tration should not be granted. Given under my H ind this 23rd day of March A.' D., 1914. W. T. Kinnaird, P. J. E. C. S. C. Spring Millinery. The daintiest and most exquisite reflection of style, ta??te and beauty is shown by a glimpse of gorgeous) display we make. Our store is be-1 decked by patterns of latest types, colors of thi6 seasons demand and shapes j'ou'll find chat becomes your own style of beauty to its bestad-! vantage. Why pay a big price for yourjhat elsewhere as you can buy here just as good for half price. Rubenstein. TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C. Anyone Rending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether on Invention ls probably patentable Communica tions strictly conlldentlal. HANDBOOK on Patents sont free, oldest aconcy for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. re?oive special notice, without charco, In tho Scientific American. A handsomely Illustrated weekly. I.areest cir* culatlon of any nclentlUc Journal. Terms. $3 a year: four months, fl Sow by all newsdealer?. MUKN & Coj64B~?dwa? New Y|i* Bras ea OOoo. CH F SU WaabkBBten, BL C. Reward Offered. I will pay $35 in ca9h'for the ap prehension and evidence to convict the party or partieslwho about the 15th of December took a pair of shafts from a buggy in my shop yard and who on the night of January 31 took a wheel from a buggy in my yard. I am determined to apprehend and punish the guilty pirties if possible. W. H. Powell. Make the Old Suit Look New We are better prepared than ever to do first-class work in cleaning and press ing of all kinds. Make your old pants or suit new by let ing us clean and press them. Ladies skirts and suits al so cleaned and pressed. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Edgefield Pressing Club WALLACE HARRIS PROP. Ideal Pressing Club NEAT CLEANING AND PRESSING. We can please the most fastidious person. All kinds of repairing and dyeing. We make a specialty of \ cleaning and pressing-ladies coat " suits and skirts-and do the work nicely. We appreciate your patron age. Guarantee satisfaction. FRANK MAYNARD, Prop., Bacon Street, Edgefield, South Carolina. GEO. F. MIMS O4P TOMETRIST Eyes examined and glasses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELD, S. C. Notice of Election. State of South Carolina, County of Idgefield. Whereas, a petition has been filed with us, and all legal requirements have been met, it is Ordered that 6. W. Quarles, R. M. Johnson and L. J. McLendon. constituting the reg ularly appointed Board of Trustees of Red Hill School District No. 3, do hold an election at Red Hill School House on Saturday, April 4th, 1014, to vote upon the'ques tion of levying and collecting an additional tax of one and one-half I millson the dollar of all taxable property in said district, proceeds j of such levy to be used for school purposes in Red Hill School Dis trict, No. 3. At this election only such resi dent electors as return real or person al property for taxation, and who exhibit their tax receipts and regis tration certificates as required in general elections shall be allowed to vote. Those favoring the increased levy shall cast a ballot with the word 1 Yes" written or printed thereon, and those opposed to such increased levy shall cast a ballot with the word "No" written or printed thereon. Within ten days after the election, if a majority of those voting shall favor the increased levy, the managers will submit to County Auditor the result of elec tion. The polls shall open at o'clock a. m., and close at 4 o'clock p. m., and in all respects comply with Sec. 1208, Code of Laws of South Carolina. W. W. Fuller, E. H. Folk, Co Boaad of Education, Edgefield Co., S. C. ADAMS' BIG BOLL DROUGHT RES COTTON. Two years ago I purchased some improved cotton seed from a Geor gia farmer who had bred it up, pay ing ?l. 18 cents per pound for the seed. It is large, deeprooted, re sisting drought storm and rust, llave made 664 pounds per acre of lint on thin land by using only 200 pounds of standard guano. On same grade ? land (with my next best variety only made 300 pounds of lint. Seed cotton from 32 well de veloped bolls weighs a pound. Will stand drought three weeks longer than other varieties. I have a limited quantity of seed that 1 will sell for ?5.00 per bushel. Send in your orders at once. R. P. ADAMS, R. F. D. No. 2,Batesburg, S. C.| wm ism -FOR 1914 We desire to notify our farmer friends that we are ready to supply them with fertilizers in all of the popular brands and formulas. We sell-the cele brated Etiwan Brands These goods have been used by farmers of this county for many years and have given satisfaction. We also have contracted for a large supply of ingredients for mixing fer tilizers at home. Bear in mind that we can rill your orders for any kind of plant food, the dependable kind. Come in to see us. W. W. Adams, & Company. Seasoable Implements. WE desire to call the attention of our farmer friends to the John Deere Uai versaPDisc[Harrow,^in both the solidjand cutaway. WE also have aeceptcd the agency for the new Eclipse smoothing harrow, something new. Be sure to call and see it. WE have a few John Deere Stalk Cotters on hand that we do not want to carry over and will close out at reduced price. Stewart & Kernaghan Two Large Furniture Stores We invite our Edgefield friends when in Augusta to call at either of our two large stores-down-town store No. 972 Broad and up-town store No. 1,286 Broad. We carry a large assortment of furniture and house furnishings at both stores. At the up town store we also carry a tull stock of farmers' hardware. Call to see us when in need of anything in this line. We can sell you bedroom suits, waidrobes, china closets, tables, chairs, rockers mattreses, iron or enameled beds, rugs, art squares, pictures, toilet sets, shades, etc. just as chea as they can be bought anywhere in the country. We buy direct from the factories in large quantities and are in a position to make very close prices. Com to see us when in Augusta. Mr. Wyatt H. Hammond of Colliers section can be found at our up-town store. E. M. ANDREWS FURNITURE COMPANY j 972 Broad, Phone 445. 12S9 Broad, Phone 2311