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?FREE RANGE FOR CHICKENS iiVtodern 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, je allowed to run at will within the garden or In and about the farm buildings. NotJiing is more aggravating or dis igusting than to have the nice veget ables or beautiful flowers scratched up, and the doorsteps, the porch, the bara 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 tn the way he disposes 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 his egg products, and Coliform clean appearance of the eggs *3 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 !s Used. To give the small poultryman (the back yard maa 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 is taken of a lay- 1 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 Scratching Shed. south at the short siJe. That is if his , piece of chicken ground 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- 1 ard, and the idea would have to con- ' form with the ground. 1 Push the pullets along to rapid ma- i turity. j The comb is tho chicken's health ( .indicator. * * ? 'mu?ate the hens to eat more by s ?L^?g a variety of foods. * * * i S'ont 7/ith Pekina-they are the J indi est and mature early. 1 * * ? Never allow 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 ar? 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 officient 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 ly 14 has been fixed by the town council at $2.00, the same to be due and parable at my ofKce during the month of April 1914. Persons liable thereto failing- to pay same 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. FoTsal? A complete bottling outfit foi a small town. Any person contem plating the bottling of soft drinks write for particulars. E. Sheehan, 3-18-3t. Augusta, Ga. Stock Kaisers. My Jack will stand the season ut my farm. Fee il2.50 to insure foal. Thi3 is due as soon as mare proves with foal. J. R. STROTHER, Ed gefiel d, S. C. Notice of Final Dis charge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, R. M. Johnson has made application unto this Court for Final Discharge as Executor in re the Estate of Geo. W. Johnson 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 order of 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 I ready for your inspection the most complete and attractive line of spring 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. 1 Citation. The State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. By W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge. Whereas, L. M. Johnson made snit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and affects of Gr. C. Johnson. These Are Therefore to cite and idmonish all and singular the kin Irerl and creditors oi the said G. C. Johnson deceased, that they be and ippear before rae, in the Court of Probate, to be held at L'dgefield S. C.. on April 9th, 1914, next, after publication thereof, at 11 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 lay of March A." D., 1914. W. T. Kinnaird, P. J. E. C. S. C. Spring Millinery. The daintiest and most exquisite .eflertion of style, ta?te and beauty s shown by a glimpse of gorgeous lisplay we make. Our store is be lecked by patterns of latest types, jolors of this seasons demand and diapes you'll find chat becomes your )wn style of beauty to its best ad- , ramage. Why pay a big price for rourj'hat elsewhere as you can buy jere just as good for half price. Rubenstein. Anyone (tending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probnbly patentable. Communica tions strictly conlldontlal. HANDBOOK on Patenta sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive ipr cia! noilct, without charco, In the Scientific American. A. handsomely Ulnitrnted weekly. Largest cir culation of any scientific Journal. Ternis, 93 a year: four mouths,|L Sol?byull newsdealers. MUNN & Co.364B,Mdwar New Ytrk Breach OCoe. 025 F St, Washington. B. C Reward Offered. I will pay $35 in cash'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 determine?1 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 prised. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Edgefteld 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 0?P 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 Edgefield. . Whereas, a petition has been filed with us, and all legal requirements have been met, it is Ordered that G. 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, 1914, to vote upon the'ques tion of levying and collecting an additional tax of one and one-half mills on the dollar of all taxable property in said district, proceeds of such levy to bc 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 creneral emotions shall be allowed to vote. Those favoring: the increased levy shall cast a ballot with the word ' 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 8 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 RESISTING COTTON. Two years ago I purchased some improved cotton seed from a Geor gia farmer who had bred it up, pay ing SI. 18 cents per pound for the seed, lt is large, deeprooted, re sisting drought storm and rust. Have made 004 pounds per acre of lint on thin land by using only 200 pounds of standard guano. On same grade of land jwith 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. F. ADAMS, R. F. ?. No. 2,Batesburg, S. C. -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 f?r mixing fer tilizers at home. Bear in mind that we can till 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 versal* Disc?Harrow,Jin both the solidjand cutaway. I 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 Joiin Deere Stalk O.tters on hand that we do not want to carry over and will close out at reduced price. Stewart & Kernaghan Two Lar?re Furniture Stores We invite our Edgef?eld 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 972 Broad, Phone 445, 1289 Broad, Phone 2311