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THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1944 WILD. LIPE • SOUTH CAROLINA n PROF FRANKLIN 5MERMAN -CutKSO*. COL. tee-MPI OP ZOOi-OCV LITTLE SPOTTED SKUNK “CIV- ET CAT”, “PHOBY CAT” The correct name for this animal is little spotted skunk, for it is a roal skunk, in same family with mink, weasel, otter and others, and it is not truly a cat at all. There are several varieties of lit tle spotted skunk but only one in this state; and it occurs chiefly in the western half of the state; wc would be glad to know how far to the eastward in this state it does occur. I have seen it dead along highway as far east as Greenwood. It feeds largely on insects, grubs, mice, etc., digs in the earth after them, and pokes about considerably in its foraging, on one occasion one got into a house here at Clemson and invaded a bedroom, also one or more have been known to get into garbage cans from which they were unable to escape. It is about the size of a small cat, dark brown, with broken stripes (spots) of white; tail bushy and tipped with white; a triangular shaped white spot (not a mere line) on the forehead. Glands at base of tail contain a very foul-smelling liquid which it can “turn lose” on provocation, this violatilzies .readily in the air, is very penetrating, and if it gets on your clothes you will have to lay them away outdoors to air for a time befose using them again. It often dens under barns, hay stacks, etc., the hides are quite an item in the fur trade—under the misleading name of “civet cat.” Cases are on record of this animal having been infected with hydropho bia hence it is sometimes known as “phoby/ cat,”—but it is a true skunk, and properly known as little spot ted skunk. It forages chiefly at night, hence not often seen at large, but is occasionally seen along high ways by auto-light. It is said that if captured when young they become quite tame, not inclined to discharge, and of very in teresting habits .also that one who knows how (not I) can operate to remove the glands so that they would be harmless in that regard. Yet they would still have the sharp-eye teeth with which they might bite savagely if they were so disposed. r^otLaty ABBOTT - WELLS Miss Jessie Dean Abbott became the bride of Henry Burton Wells, III, on Sunday afternoon, November 26 at 2:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents on North street, Walhalla. The double ring cere mony was performed by Dr. E. L. Morgan of Chauga Heights in the presence , o f relatives and close friends. The vows were spoken before a white background etched with fern in the center of which was a tall white floor basket of white gladioli and greenery. On either side, ferns and white candelabra with tall, ta pers flanked the white kneeling bench which marked the altar. Mrs. Sidney H. Ballenger, pianist, and Miss Catherine Hughs, violinist and vocalist, ^rnished the wedding music. • J. J. Abbott and G. F. Abbott, brothers of, the bride, lighted the candles. H. B. Wells, Jr., the bride groom’s father, was best man. Miss Louise Wells, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor and wore a fuehia crepe model with black accessories. Her flowers were white roses and carnations. Mrs. Louis Harper, the bride’s sister, was matron of honor and was dressed in black with blue trim and wore ; black accessories. Her corsage was | of pink roses and carnations. The bride, given in marriage by | her father, Glenn D. Abbott, wore; a wedding costume of pastel blue j crepe, fuehia hat and gloves, and j black accessories. Her corsage was an imperial lavender orchid and her only ornament, a strand of pearls, was a gift of the bride-groom. Following the ceremony a recep tion was held after which Mr. and Mrs. Wells left for their wedding trip. The bride wore for traveling a black gabardine suit, satin edges, with white lace-trimmed blouse, and fuehia and black accessories. Mrs. Wells is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D. Abbott of Walhalla, S. C. She graduated from the Walhalla high school and at tended Newberry College. At the time of her marriage she was en gaged in secretarial work in New berry. Mr. Wells is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wells, Jr. of Augusta, Ga. He attended the city schools ot Newberry, Clemson college, and Embry-Riddle school of Aviation. He is connected with the Pan-Am erican Airways, Miami, Fla. in de. fense work, and they will make their home at Coral Gables, Fla. MISS CATHERINE BLAKE MAZYCK Miss Catherine Blake Mazyck died at her home in Charleston on December 6th after a brief illness. She was formerly a native oT Newberry where she lwed during childhood and youth wfth her par ents, the late Nathaniel Broughton and Catherine Blake Mazyck, at their home on O’Neal street. After the death of her parents, the family lived in Columbia sever al years, then went to Charleston, the native home of their parents. • She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal church here and of old St. Michael’s Protestant Episcopal church in Charleston. The Home Furniture Company Of Newberry Arising magnificently from the prob lems and difficulties that have been the experiences of each of us the past year, is the tolerance we have for the shortcom ings of others We see more clearly our own faults, consequently we are more sympathetic of the other fellow The old years fades into history Many, many important events have taken place and we find ourselves with mixed emotions. We ponder the next twelve months, yet we face it with the same devermination that has carried America thus far. We do not fear the new year. We welcome it, with all its possibilities and the promise of happier days. Grant that we may continue to be tolerant one with an other and as the dawn of the new year approaches, we say, "Season's Greetings to You, Our Friends." South Carolina National Bank NEWBERRY, S. C. FROM THE COUNTY AGENT TO COUNTY FARMERS By P. B. EZELL, County Agent Even in December farmers have important activities, chiefly looking to the future says County Agent P. iB. Ezell, who lists these reminders: Agronomy 1. Save plant food for 1946 crops —“Green, fields for Christmas”. 2. Put cotton under cover to prevent loss of $6 or more per bale. 3. Clean up briars and plum thickets around edges of fields. 4. Bed down stalls and barns with leaves, pine needles, or grain straw; the bigger the ma nure pile the smaller the fertilizer bill. 5. Continue to build artificial or synthetic manure pens. 6. Put out lime. 7 Make early application for 1945 fertilizer needs—this is im portant. Horticulture 1. Make plans for Victory gar den in 1945, get catalogs, and _or- der seeds before seedsmen are out of desirable varieties. 2. If fruit trees have not already been set, do so this month; fall or winter plant ing in the South is preferable to early spring planting. 3. Prepare hotbeds for sowing in January and February. 4. Prune fruit trees and bunch grapes. 5. Propagate grapes and ornamental decicuous shrubs from new cuttings. Insects and Disease 1. Observe how well long, close- fitting shucks protect com against weevils. 2. Burn orchard prunings to destroy shot-hole borers. 3. Burn pecan twigs severed by girdlers. 4. Apply sprays after fruit trees are completely dormant. 5. Destroy grubs in backs of and lice on the bodies of cattle. Agricultural Engineering 1. Check over all farm machinerv and order needed parts now. 2. Store cultivating machinery and grease parts that are likely to rust. 3. In operating tractor during winter months, follow manufacturer’s in struction book regarding “Sugges- (tions for Cold Weather Ctperation.” 14. Use disk harrow or plow for cut- | tin-in or turning cotton stalks and I other vegetables matter. 5. Plow up j terraces so they wil have time to settle before the spring painting season. Get Extension Circular 253 on Care and Maintenance of Ter races. XMlfcllMlM'MtkMaiX ByW. A. RIDGEWAY Assistant County Agent Winter calls for good care of live stock, says Assistant County Agent W. A. Ridgeway making these sug gestions for December: Animal Husbandry 1. Graze hogs on winter forage— barley, oats, or rye. 2. See that the beef breeding herd has enough cheap roughages and cottonseed meal to prevent loss of weight. 3. Give sheep one-half pound of grain daily and all the hay they will eat. 4. See that all classes of livestock have shelter and beding and provide ex tra bedding during cold snaps. 5. Repair fences during spare time. 6. Kill hogs for home use when condi tions are suitable. Get Extension Bulletin 77, Pork for Carolina Farm ers, for information on killing and curing pork. ' Dairying 1. Protect dairy cattle from rains. 2. Feed good quality roughages, such as silage and legume hay, to the limit of milking cow’s appetite. 3. Feed grain in proportion to milk produced by each cow. 4. Do a good job of milking: fast, complete and at regular intervals. 5. Give dairy cat tle access to pure, fresh drinking water. 6. Observe calves for lice I and internal parasites. 7 .Produce ; quality dairy products. 8. Keeip rest | barns well haded for a big supply of ’ manure. Poultry 1. Make the poultry house free from rafts. 2. Examine the laying flock for lice and mites, as an in festation of either will lower egg production. 3. Feed grain liberally to kep layers in good flesh. 4. Pro vide a green grazing crop; it is more importantT now than ever. 5. Get brooding equipment in order. when the pullets are put into their laying quarters, says County Agent P. B. Ezell. If he wants to make these pullets most profitable, he must keen an eye on them from the time they are put in the laying house until the whole flock doftnes into •production. It may be that some of the more aggressive pullets will keep others fought off from the feed hoppers. In such cases .additional feed hoppers may correct thb trouble. In other cases, it might be well to remove some of the less aggressive pullets and put them in a pen to themselves. It would probably be wise to cull out some of the slow developing pul lets that are late coming into pro duction; also those that show any indications of being sick. With high feed prices only vigorous healthy pullets should be kept for layers. It is wise to go into the house with a dim flash light or lantern after the birds go to roost to see if cer tain parts of the roosting space are aboided because of drafts or other reasons. It may be necessary to place some of the pullets on the roost at night until they get the habit of going on it. Sometimes, the agent states, con siderable trouble is experienced with a large number of floor eggs. Addi tional nests may help to correct this trouble. If one nest to every four • or five hens is already provided, the trouble may be corrected somewhat by darkening the nest. This can be done by making the nest deeper or by hanging some feed bags about 18 inches in front of them. If the birds still refuse to use the nest, it would be wise to put the nests on the floor until the pullets get accustomed to using them, and then they could be put in their regular places. Holiday Notice This Bank will not be open for business on the follow ing dates: Monday, December 25 and Monday, Jan. 1, 1945 . The South Carolina National Bank Buying Poultry Will Load at NEWBERRY Thursday, Nov<,30; 10 to 12 A. M. (ON LOT BACK OF COURT HOUSE) Will Load at PROSPERITY Thursday, Nov. 30; 1 to 1:30 P. M. Will load at LITTLE MOUNTAIN Thursday, Nov. 30; 2 to 3 P. M. HENS, Colored, per pound .....23c HENS, Leghorns, per’pound 20c STAGS and OLD ROOSTERS, pound 15c DUCKS and GEESE, pound! 15c All TURKEYS, pound :...., 30c THIS WILL BE A WEEKLY. r SCHEDULE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE GREENVILLE POULTRY CO. 1944 Tax Notice % • After the close of business on December 31, 1944, a 1 per cl. Penalty will be added to all unpaid 1944 State and County taxes. J. Ray Dawkins COUNTY TREASURER