Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 27 June 1912 — Page 2
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UFA GROWING
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DIVERSIFIED FARMING
in the
BLACK PRAIRIE BELT OF NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI.
If you have land that will grow alfalfa you are on the right road to prosperity and happiness. The finest alfalfa land in the world is in Northeast Mississippi, and alfalfa is the most valuable forage plant the world has ever known, on account of its high percentage of protein, its prolific production, its longevity and its ability to fertilize the soil, through its root nodules, with nitrogenous fertilizing element ?f atmosphere. All professors of agronomy agree that a soil which will grow alfalfa successfully is the most valuable land known to that profession, because on land where alfalfa grows, all other plants known to the agricultural world will do best.
Professors Smith and Spilman, alfalfa experts from the National Department of Agriculture, in Washington, recently visited and examined the East Mississippi alfalfa lands. Prof. Smith pronounced a specimen of alfalfa, planted tfris spring, as the finest of its age he had ever seen, and he has visited and examined all the alfalfa districts in the United States, and is known as a leading authority.
Prof. Spilman made the statement that this black belt was natural alfalfa land, and predicted a wonderful future for the industry of growing alf tTfa here.
I will quote you a few letters recently written me by prominent farmers of several sections of the black prairie belt, showing what they are earning from their alfalfa fields. I hope these~letters will interest the readers of these articles as they are from the very best and most reliable men of the South: "Macon, Miss., April 16, 1912. "Mr. Sam Bufkin, Greenfield, Ind. "Dear Sir:—Replying to yours of the 13th, I wish to say I came to Mississippi from Chicago about five years ago to get away from cold winters. I chanced to land in the black prairie belt. When I learned the price of land and saw alfalfa growing so profusely, I became interested and bought 308 acres of prairie land. I had 70 acres planted to alfalfa, which I rented for cash rent for $700 per year for two years. The balance I rented for cotton and corn. In 1908 I received $1,400.00, in 1909 I received $1,416.00, in 1910 I received 1,874.00, in 1911 I received $1,982.00 cash rent for my 308 acres that cost me $11,000.00. This has made me better than 15 per cent on my investment, and I have been offered better than $3,000 advance over the price I paid. 1 consider this a high grade investment and if people would come here and operate their own lands the same way they would increase the earnings my farm has made. We have no blizzards, no hot winds, plenty of rainfall and the very best markets for everything a farmer may raise, and the best people I ever met. With best wishes, I am 'Sincerely, (Signed) "Dr. F. A. Thompson."
"At Home,#6-15, 1912.
•"Mr. Sam'l Bufkin, Greenfield, Ind. "Dear Sir:—I came to Clay county, Mississippi nearly five years ago have acquired several tracts of land, besides the corn and cotton land acreage, I have about 800 acres in hay find both alfalfa and Johnson grass hay lands a very profitable investment. Have cut 3 to 4 tons of hay per acre per season. This year sold my first shipment of alfalfa hay at $26.50 per ton and Johnson grass hay at $14.50 per ton, f. o. b. cars at West Point. Several of my Illinois friends have Elbert Lewis and wife, of Chiinvested here and are now making
10 to 12 per cent, on their invest-
ment, besides the increase in the value of their lands. Would be pleased to meet yoa when in this section. Yours truly, (Signed) "R. G. Harseim."
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Valley Farm, which I consider at this time worth $36.00 per acre net. I hope you may induce some of your northern farmers to come to this garden spot of the South. We need them, with their modern methods of farming, hustle and energy, combined with our rich soils, will certainly go well together and will raise the price of our lands and the lands they may purchase at from $30.00 to $40.00 per acre to $80.00 to $100.00 in a short time. Hoping this may influence some of your friends to come this way, I am, Sincerely Yours, (Signed) "C. C. Clay."
This soil in its natural condition is the best all around farming land in the world. A Yankee Colonel said during the war that he got enough corn out of the cribs on one plantation near Egypt, Miss., to feed the men and horses of a whole cavalry brigade several days.
With proper attention to stock raising and legume growing, you can, in six or seven years, make these black prairie lands worth $100 per acre and there is no more alluring agricultural opportunity in America than that of taking $30 or $40 per acre southern land and increasing its value five or ten fold in a decade, besides making good profits while doing it.
Editor's Note—This is the second of a series of articles written for The Reporter by Sam Bufkin, of Greenfield, Ind., relating to the growing of alfalfa in the black prairie belt of East Mississippi. Any inquiries will be cheerfully answered by him/if stamp is enclosed.
WHEN BUYING BUY THE BEST.
Costs No More, But Gives the Best Results.
H. L. Blomquist, Esdale, Wis., says his wife considers Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the best cough cure on the market. "She has tried various kinds, but Foley's gives the best result of all." M. C. Quigley.
Happy Church Gathering. On invitation of T. J. Roberts, of West Philadelphia, a large crowd gathered on Sugar Creek Sunday, and spent a happy day. At noon there were many baskets full of delicious viands tastefully arrayed. They consisted of several kinds of meat, salad, dressing, jellies, cakes, pies, desserts, bread, butter, etc., or just a good country picnic dinner. In the afternoon a big swing was put up and gave pleasure to all. The afternoon was spent socially and supper was served before the happy crowd started for their homes, and there was more ice cream than could be taken care of. Among those who enjoyed the day were James E. Barnard and wife, T. J. Roberts and wife, W. J. Swarm and wife, Walter Reynolds, wife and daughters, Elsie and Melva, Miss Lillie Eulry, Frank Apple, wife and sons, James and Noble Harry Apple, wife, son Philip, and daughter, Mary, Ralph Lane and sister, Carrie Jesse Barnard, wife and her mother, Mrs. Westerfield Noble McCune, wife and son, Verl. The party arranged to meet again in about two months in the grove of Harry Apple, along Nameless Creek, near Westland.
Mrs. Lela Love, wife of Wiley Love, a farmer living near Covena, Ga., says: "I have taken Foley Kidney Pills and find them to be all you claim for them. They gave me almost instant relief when ir kidneys were sluggish and inactive. I can cheerfully recommend them to all sufferers from kidney troubles." M. C. Quigley.
Mrs. J. H. Brooks and children left this morning for Paragon, to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller, for a few days.
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"Fox Trap, Miss., 6-10.
"Mr. Sam Bufkin, Greenfield, Ind. "Dear Sir:—Will say, answering your questions concerning alfalfa growing in the black prairie belt of East Mississippi, that seven year ago there were Scarcely ten acres of alfalfa growing in Noxubee county, while today there are four to six thousand ,acres growing. I was born and raised in Noxubee county and am familiar with the soils and know that the soil of the black prairie belt will continuously grow alfalfa, without replanting will produce four to six cuttings per season, yielding from three to six tons per acre annually. I am now growing about 85 acres of alfalfa on my Fox Trap prairie farm and about 60 acres on my Bigbee
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with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis.
For Sale—Cheap, 60 acres of good land, well improved, one mile of car line. Write or see Wm. Whitaker, Mt. Comfort, route 1 21d3-20w3
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cook, of Blue River township, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Binford, of North State street, Sunday.
Miss Bernice Bottsford, of Cameron, Mo., is visiting the families of W. B. Bottsford, George Bottsford and George H. Cooper.
Former County Recorder Raleigh Sitton and wife, of Maxwell, were guests of their son, William Sitton, and family Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Gillispie, daughter, Aubrey and Miss Catherine Lowe attended the ball game at Cambridge City Sunday.
GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1912
TWO HOUSES AFIRE AT THE SAME TIME
Arthur Campbell Helped Friend Fight Fire and Discovered His Own Home Was in Ashes
Two Miles Away.
There was a peculiar circumstance in connection with the two fires near Mohawk Saturday night, when the home and its contents of Arthur Campbell Were reduced to ashes and smoke, and the home of Bud Leary was burned.
Mr. Campbell was on his way home from this city when he saw the home of his friend, Mr. Leary, in flames, a mile east of Mohawk. He drove to the scene and was expressing sympathy for Mr. Leary when he was informed that his own home and contents a mile west of Mohawk, were in ashes. It was a heavy loss to both. Mr. Campbell \}iad only a small amount of insurance. Mr. Leary had just insured his home on Friday for $1,250. He was expecting to begin remodeling it at once.
Was Well Attended Sunday At the Christian Church—Timely Topics Discussed by Workers.
The Center township Sunday school convention was held Sunday Sunday, afternoon at the Christian church and was well attended by Sunday school workers. The convention was opened by singing "The Way of the Cross," and the devotional was conducted by Rev. Reynolds.
The topic, "My Idea of a Model Bible School," w&s discussed by Prof. John Wesley Kendall, assistant superintendent of the Bradley M. E. school. He expressed the idea that the teacher must have well in mind the end he wishes to reach and the pupil must be made to feel that it is his part to study the lesson carefully and thoroughly. Milo Goodpasture, the president of the county organization, was on the program and discussed the purpose and equipment of the Sunday school. The Sunday school he said, must be full of life and must be uplifting.
In the general discussion many superintendents and teachers spoke and they expressed the idea that every teacher should be consecrated for his work and leave all worldly things in the back ground.
Dr. Hall, the State temperance worker, gave his plan for stirring the temperance work in this county. The election of officers will not be made until the fall convention. The convention was dismissed by Rev. B. F. Dailey.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, who witnessed the ball game at Cambridge City Sunday, called upon Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Hayes of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes formerly resided in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Wills and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wills, of Indianapolis, spent Sunday with John Foster and family, of R. R. 6, and Mrs. Fannie Wills, of this city.
Miss Pearl Nagley, of Indianapolis, and guest, Miss Grace Cox, of Sisterville, W. Va., and Messrs Herschel Sutton and Teddy Moore were guests of Miss Nelle Webb Sunday.
Miss Nelle Baldwin, of this city, who went to North Yakima, Wash., a few weeks ago, writes that she is pleased with the northwest, especially Seattle.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rafferty, of Fountaintown, were guests of Otto Montgomery and family in Jackson township Sunday. Mrs. Rafferty and Mrs. Montgomery are sisters.
Mrs. John Warth and children have been visiting at their old home near Georgetown, Ky., for some time. Mrs. Warth, who has been in poor health for some time, is not improving very rapidly.
Mrs. Rufus Wilson has returned from a few days' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Coffin, near Carthage.
James L. Smith is suffering considerably with his eyes, which are afflicted with ulcers. His eyes have given him trouble at times for several years.
The boys began early Sunday morning paying their bets on the Chicago convention.
PHILADELPHIA.
Children's Day will be observed here Sunday night, June 30th and a nice program is being prepared. Everybody cordially invited.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hutton spent the latter part of last week with Indianapolis friends. Their daughter, Mrs. Dan Hassell, and children, of Ohio, who were visiting there accompanied them home.
The Ladies' Aid Society of this place was entertained at the home of Joe James, south of here last Wednesday. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
Ed Moore, of New Castle, spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks.
Rev. Huddleson is on the sick list. Mrs. George Richrnan and little daughter. Lucile, of .Greenfield, are visiting here with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Meek.
Gladys Ho^le, of near Mohawk, is visiting with her sister. Mrs. Clarence Watson.
Mrs. Walter Elliott and children, of Dayton^ Ohio, are here as guests of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Deck.
Wm. Rowe and family, of near Cumberland, spent Sunday with Rudy Bruce and familv.
It is now well known that not more than one case of rheumatism in ten requires any internal treatment whatever. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the parts at each application. Try it and see how quickly it will relieve the pain and soreness. Sold by all dealers.
FOUNT AINTOWN.
Warren RaJTerty and family visited with Lee Rafferty and family
Joe Walker had a valuable colt killed by lightning Thursday evening.
Ira Chapman and Miss Mary Caton spent Sunday with Amos Chapman and family.
William Bennett and wife were shopping at Greenfield Saturday. Bert Willard and wife were at Shelbyville Thursday.
Mrs. Martha Derry has returned home after a three weeks' visit with her daughter, Mrs. Amos W. Chapman.
Miss Belle Blackford has been at Fairland for a few days. John Willard and wife were at Fountaintown Wednesday.
Misses Ruby and Mary Chapman spent Sunday with Glendora Smith and attended children's day at Fairview.
Ransom Garner has returned to his home at Shelbyville, after two weeks' visit with Bert Willard and family.
Dale and Carl Rafferty have returned from a visit in Brown county.
Mrs. David Dexter has returned to her home at Morristown, after a week's visit with her daughters.
Farmers are busy harvesting rye this week. The reapers will soon be heard everywhere.
A very bad storm swept over this section last Sunday morning.
When your child has whooping cough, be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucous and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics and is safe and sure. For sale by all dealers.
GEM.
Miss Freda Rodewald returned to her home at Valley Mills Saturday, after spending last week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Spilker.
Mrs. Estell Merlau spent Sunday with Miss Nora Schakel, at Morris Station.
Carl, Amelia and Malinda Cook and John Spilker were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Borman, of Indianapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rasener visited with friends at Mt. Jackson Sunday.
Mrs. Sophia Stuttsman, of West Newton, was the guest of Adrian Domahg#»t and daughter, Mabel, last Sunday.
Albert Spilker was the guest of Indianapolis friends Sunday. Henry Deerburg and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Shilling, of Indianapolis.
Charles Faust, of Indianapolis, was looking after business here this weekr
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pfendler and son, David, of Acton, spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cook.
A sprained ankle may as a rule be cured 1n from three to four days by applying Chamberlain's Liniment and observing the directions with each bottle. For sale by all dealers.
FAIR VIEW AND VICINITY. The farmers were glad to see the rain last week.
Miss Olive Ferris is gradually growing weaker. Little Carroll Ferris, who is visiting his grandfather, G. W. Ferris, is very sick. He is a son of Dr. J. C. Ferris, of Clermont.
J. C. Miller lost a valuable horse Thursday. The animal jumped onto a cultivator in the field and was so badly hurt that it was killed.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scholl and son, Paul, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Murnan.
Michael Streng and daughter, Caroline, spent Friday at Shelbyville.
Mrs. Jacob Cox and sons, Walter and John, spent Friday with Dr. and Mrs. F. S. Streng.
Dr. W. H. Streng and family, who have been visiting his father, Michael Streng, have returned to their home at Richmond, 111. Miss Sarah E. Streng accompanied them home.
John Gray has some wheat in the shock. It is the first harvested in this neighborhood.
Guy Ensminger spent Friday at Shelbyville. Mrs. Zeba Copple is on the sick list.
It Don't Pay.
An advertiser in a western paper pertinently states that life insurance don't pay, and gives the following reasons:
First, because if you live and meet with financial reverses in your old age, the County will take care of you.
Second. If you die. your widow can take in washing, and you can nearly always find some kind hearted people who would take the children.
On the other hand, a prudent man makes provision for the future. Because you have your health today is no sign you will be so fortunate tomorrow. To every Fidelity policy may be attached a, rider, giving a pension for life when you are physically or mentally unable to earn a livelihood— either in youth or old age. "It wTorks while you work, it works wThile you play It works while you sleep Doesn't rest night or day." Gives a life income in old age without forfeiting your insurance. It lends you money when all others refuse you. It plugs up the loophole through which your life insurance may get away from you. Your Dependents. Gives them a cash estate which cannot be levied against for your indebtedness. It saves them from asking relief from any man. It proves to them your thoughtfulness and sense of duty. Ask the Fidelity Man. He knows. 118 West Main St. d-w
WESTLAND.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bundy, of Carthage, are spending a pleasant week with their daughter, Mrs. W. P. Binford and husband.
Mrs. Robert W. Brooks and family entertained her sister, Pearl and family and brothers, Greely P. and Ithamer McCarty, and families and Elmer Trees. All had a pleasant day together.
Mrs. Maude Boring and children and Miss Rose Warrum spent Friday with R. F. Cook and family.
Mrs. Horatio Davis and little daughter, Velma, are visiting Mrs. Davis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Curry, and attended services here Sunday.
Monday being Mrs. Adam Sivard's birthday, the children and their families had a home-coming and surprise for their mother and planned a postcard shower for her Monday.
R. F. Cook returned from Chicago Friday, where he had been attending the Republican convention and visiting friends and relatives.
Chet Tyner and wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gates Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Elliott entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Binford.
Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Stanley dined with R. F. Cook and family Sunday. F. M. Binford, wife and daughter Lucile, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Butler Sunday.
Wm. Backous'and family spent Sunday with W. P. Binford, wife and guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bundy.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Templeton spent Tuesday with their daughter, Mrs. A. E. Binford and family.
Mrs. Ida Curry called on Mrs. Lawson Wiggins Saturday. Albert Anderson and wife were guests of James Lindamood and wife Sunday.
Miss Hazel Binford left Saturday for Winona Lake to attend the summer school.
Westland and Western Grove are planning an all-day Fourth of July picnic. J. Edgar Williams, of Carthage, has been secured to give the address in the afternoon. It was thought to invite our neighbors and friends would make it a pleas-
ant and profitable day, and the invitation is extended to all the township who can, to bring their dinners and spend the day. It has been requested that no kind of fire works whatever and no smoking be allowed on the grounds. The place of meeting will" be announced later. Please bring a silver offering.
Blue River township teachers' training class will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Binford on Wednesday evening. This is quite an interesting class. "Virgil Binford is attending school at Winona this summer.
Mrs. J. W. Binford and son, Emerson, spent Friday with Mrs. Earl R. Binford.
DEATH OF YOUNG WIFE DUETOTUBERGULOSIS
Mrs. Ethel Mae Harrell Succumbs To Disease—Was Married Last October Funeral Sunday
At Curry's Chapel.
Tuberculosis claimed one more victim Friday evening when Mrs. Ethel Mae Harrell succumbed to the fatal disease at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Temple, four miles north of this city at 9:30 o'clock p. m. Mrs. Harrell was only 18 years old. She was the wife of Esta Harrell, son of Judge W. and Mrs. Harrell, of this city, and they were married on the 25th of last October. ..The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Keller, but had made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Temple, since she was a little child, and was married at their home.
Funeral Sunday at 2 o'clock at Curry's Chapel, with Rev. Dawson, of Maxwell, and Rev. J. A. Rhoades, of this city, officiating. Interment at Park Cemetery. The funeral cortege will leave the Temple home at 1 o'clock p. m. Friends may call at any time until the hour of the funeral. H. Eshelman, undertaker.
TMEAT
SHOP IN GREENFIELD
Edward Slifer is the Youngest Old Man in the County—Tells Interesting Stories of the
Early Days Here.
Edward Slifer, of East Greenfield, is about the youngest old man in the county and he can tell some interesting stories of the early days here before the Civil War.
Mr. Slifer opened the first meat shop in Greenfield in 1852, in the old historic Gooding Corner. Before that time for several years he had lived on Nameless creek, which passes through the eastern part of the county and peddled meat all over the county, where it was possible to get through the swamp and wilderness. Mr. Slifer says he believes that at that time he knew every man, woman and child in the county and could call every dog by name and there were 'many of them at that period of the county's history. He said it was their custom when he drove the stage coach between Greenfield and Knightstown, to wash their horses off when returned to this city, in a pond in the court house yard. He says there was no 'keep Qff the grass" signs there then. Mr. Slifer is one of the pioneers who helped carve and dig Hancock county out of the forest and swamp.
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Miss Selma Stephens has returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Goble and family at Nashville.
Floyd Burk and family spent Sunday with Charles Johnson and family four miles northwest of the city.
Marion Conklin, who is at the Deaconess Hospital, Indianapolis, is reported as getting along nicely.
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