<SSOR TO
FRUIT niOUSTRY, i
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'HERN PINES, N. C., FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1915
Volf XII No. 33
IS THE FARMER A "RUBE?”
« Sudklll Firmr HMm a Fan Remarks to
i Sin flat tha Medan Firmer la aet
Saak a finaa Spaclataa as ke Is Wort
In the minds of a great many pec
particularly those who reside In the <
the fanner la the source of much ami
asent and raiHery. due, first of all, to
nMtalMMMenehptionof his occupation,
of theiritefliflettce required to be a succ
ful tiller of the soil. To the average
person he Is looked upon as a rather se
individual with a little beard tapering
a pelht some few Inches below bis c
Which he very often strokes in the <
manner so batting his characteristic j
usually adopted as be discusses his pre]
attons or methods of cultivating his
at the country store before a numji|
nlmllar individuals, aU with the imjn
the farm spread over their rural
enances.
It is the intention of the writer iajg
to some extent the nnleatiistfH|
optaionupen the matter, partly in jfl
of the fanner end partly in the
changing a little at least this Urn
t*date men. with goedbotieSss judgment
ead a Shrewd eye for trading, we should in
joshes to them bear in osind that the
popular impression that they are Ignorant,
provincial individuals, tacking the snap
and keeness of the city person, is entirely
U it were apparent mat uiih mea oi me
farmer's appearance only went thus far,
the writer would not feel so inclined to
defend the case, but as the appearance is
centered in the mind of the city person, it
develops* into a ridicule as to the intelli
gence of the snail, and thus there is an
impression created which is altogether an
exception rather than a rule, that the
fanner is a man with little or no common
sense; whereas, to those who come in
contact with him, he is full of eomrnon
sense. The farming game is a practical
one to a large extent and therefore farmers
unconsciously acquire a lot of sound
judgment and use it Without any apparent
knowledge of the fact.
The farmer goes not merely have to sow
. his seed; git beck to wait for U to grew,
and take in his crops and use them or sell
them to best advantage; he must be a close
observer and student of the soil, and he
must know the proper fertilizer to be used,
providing such is necessary. This subject
alone is a complete study in itself. Then
bo must know the various farming implex
meets, and above all, how to use them
pwgdu*
Further, he must understand how to look
attar his stock and make a study of his
feedhap as to give a well-balanced ration
to hfeanimala. Here is still another field
of which the farmer must know to some
no matter bow deficient his book
There arc mwnerbua other lines
of work which he has to come in contact
wife almost tier* da*. Thus we see that
he is nnt qpife so needy end uneducated!
as we ere wont to imagine, as he must
obviously collect a *tt*e of intelligence,
even if he is not a man who concentrates,
Ms mind on his farming operations to any
great extent.
On the other hand. if heisa true farmer,
hi a great many
fact* as be i* working day by day. In
addition, he reads certain farming journal*
from which be derives much useful data
and inspiration. He is very likely a member
Of the local farming association from which
he is the recipient of a whole mass of
most useful suggestions from bis neighbors.
The Witter could enlarge still mote upon
fanner’s good sense and draw him still,
r away from the mare amusing idea
me person from the metropolis is
accustomed to view him. However, suffice
Jl to say that the farmer is in most cases
trbt so much of a “rube” as is imagined
i^and bis services to humanity will be more
tind more appreciated and respected by
mankind. The feeding of humanity is a
worthy task and should not *be overlooked
by the altogether too-thougbtless person;
for it is the farmer upon whom we depend
for the production of the food of the nation
whose mass of population is being con
stantly increased.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Susan Baldwin Swstt
In the death of Mrs. Susan Baldwin, wife
of Dr. W. P. Swett, which occurred at the
family home in Southern Pines, on Wednes
day, June SO, at the close of the day, the
community sullen a great loss. Mrs. Swett
was a woman of the highest and purest
character, possessing capabilities of a very
high order which the constantly used for
the public good. The sweetness and purity
of her private life. Joined to her wisely
treated activities for the good of the com
munity. and her wider interim the
of such as came into closer touch with her
and the love oi those who were of the
inner code of her life.
The deceased was born in Terry ville,
Conn., July 6, 1859 and lacked but a few
days of rounding out her fifty-sixth year.
On July 25,188$, she was married to Dr.
W. P. Swett, with whom she spent 32
years of unbroken and unalloyed domestic
happiness, for happiness that is founded
upon mutual and deathless affection can
not be undermined by the common vicissi
tudes and ills of human life, of which they
had their share.
lira. Swett’s devotion to her husband’s
welfare and professional success was very
touching to those who saw its outward
signs. Her life companion's finest tribute
to her is the remark that for 32 years she
was hands and eyes and memory to him.
Her life was bound up in his and for his
welfare no task or sacrifice was too great
Her motherhood was equal to her wife
hood, her children sharing with her hus
band the best she had to give of wise
counsel, careful instruction, daily precept
personal example and ripened experience.
She was, in sober truth, and without ex
aggeration, a rare wife and a great mother
The woman who is unusually devoted to
her family and whose home is her kingdom,
preeminently, is rather likely not to have
many outside interest: home Joys and
duties crowd eat her wider interests, ab
sorb ber affection and monupofize her
energies. It. was not so with the deceased.
She made herself a strong factor in the
growth and progress of the community in
which she spent nearly a quarter of a
century of her life. She waa a charter
member of the Congregational Church, to
which she gave very largely of her means,
time and executive abilities, having been
connected with its every department The
church she lcved, and for which she
lobored unceasingly, wiM miss het sadlv
long cherish her memory at doe of
Iwgarim. v r yi >.
was instrumental in organizing the
Eastern Star in Southern Pines and to the
end maintained a deep internet in its
prosperity. Twice she was its Worthy
Matron, performing the duties of that
office with scrupulous faithfulness and
singular charm. At the State Convention
of the Eastern Star, this year, it was an
open secret that she would have been
made Grand Worthy Associate Matron,
the second highest office in the state, but
she was not able to be present and her
health was in such condition as to preclude
the promise that she could serve in the
Office if elected. Since her death letters
have been received from the chief state
officers of the order speaking of her in the
highest and most affectionate terms.
The Civic Club regarded her as one of
its most useful members. She was twice
its president and always its enthusiastic
supporter, usually attending its meetings,
planning for the enlargement of its field
and urging such measures as she believed
would make for a better, more beautiful and
healthful community.
She had even wider interests than have
thus far been mentioned. She was an
ardent advocate and generous supporter
of the home and foreign missionary activi
ties of her church, mud she kept herself
informed in regard to the most remote
fields of missionary labor, where men and
women are seeking to win the world to
the Christ whose she was and whom she
served.
For nearly 24 years she lived in South
ern Pines, It was her home and she loved
it She went out df her way to welcome
the stranger, especially if he or she were in
heed of the word of welcome and cheer
which she could offer. She visited the
#ck and afflicted much oftener than she
made merry with those who were in
happier circumstances. She aided by her
aueanir watiy—wuntty thtibbs, bn(f Those
who were laboring for such objects always
went to her with confidence that their
plea would not be in vain. A rare woman
has gone. We shall see her no more in
the flesh, but in the life shelved, in the
work she did, in the friendships she made
and ip the spirit behind it ail she will con
tinue to live, for these things do nfct die.
Mrs. Swett is survived by a husband;
one son, James B., and two daughters, Mrs.
James H. Betterly and Mias Doris. Two
children. Mabel and touis, passed on be
fore her, the latter a lad of 16, who died
IP 1907, and the fortaer a babe hut a year
old. passing out of this life in 1890.
Obsequies of Mra. Swstt
The services over the remains of the
late Mrs. Swett were exceedingly impres
sive and highly significant of the place
she held in the esteem and affection of
the community.
At 1040 on the morning of Saturday,
July 3, every available seat in the Congre
gational Church was fitted and many stood
in the area at the back of die church,
while a few ctdored people who had come
to show their respect were seated in the
north entrance.
The luneral cortege entered the church
at 10.30. The bearers were Messrs, W. J,
Stuart, R, E. Wiley, A. S. Rugglee and S.
B. Richardson. Just in front of the casket
walked the son and son-in-law of the
deceased. Mr. James & Swett and Mr.
James H. Betterly. Behind the casket
were the family, followed by a few dose
friends and the local chapter of the East
em Star, dad in white.
The choir sang ‘ Thy Will, Not Mine be
Dene," and Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar,”
both peculiarly appropriate. The services
w^re conducted by Rev. Samuel Hdden,
pgstOr of the church, who read appropriate
passages from the Scriptures, after which
hO gave a brief address on the meaning
add mystery of death, dosing with a most
tnttbfu! and happy characterization of the
deceased as he had come to know her in
fopr years of acquaintance and Christian
fellowship.
After Mr. Holden had offered prayer the
members of the Eastern Star gathered
about the casket and conducted their
fceautiffl burial service. the Worthy Matron,
Mrs. I. L. Hamlin, conducting the service,
assisted by Mr. Eugene Leavitt, Worthy
Patron, the chaplain, Mrs. Bartram, anil
other officers of the chapter. One beau
tiful feature of the service was the
placing on the casket of five floral offerings
by five sisters, representing the five points
of the star.
At the close of this service the body was
borne from the church while the congrega
tion reverently stood with uncovered heads
Until the last journey to the cemetery,
Which owes much of its present attractive
ness to the personal interest and care of
the deceased, was begun, a large number
following the remains to their last resting
place, and standing sadly at the grave
side while tender hands lowered into the
vault the mortal remains of the wife,
mother and friend.
i
EVELYN VROOM AT REST
aft
Om of Southern Pinos’ Bsst Known and
Lovsd Yonng Woman floss Qulttfr to H«r
Loug Rost After Ytars of, Valiant Fighting
ft and Wonderful Fortttuda
At seven o’clock Sunday morning, July
4. Minn Evelyn Hingher Vroom, eldest
daughter of Mrs. J. N. Powell, after tin ill
ness extending over 4ix years entered
quietly into rest. \v
She was born in New Brunswick, New
Jersey, but coming South,with her mother
when a little girl, has lived in Southern
Pines ever since, except for occasional
visits North, and a period of study at
VpPOBIiaMnBnbinRavt ^
With the true musician’s soul, and a
sympathetic and exquisite touch, her play
ing gave great pleasure in the home circle,
and among her friends.
She was charming in person, simple and
unassuming in manner, affectionate and
sympathetic, keenly interested in those
about her. and quick to share their joys
and sorrows, and to render any little kind
ness in hf r power.
Light-hearted and vivacious, full of life
and enjoying its pleasures to the utmost (
perhaps only those who knew her most
intimately saw the graver, more thought
ful side of her nature, and realized the
depth of character she possessed,
This Was revealed more and more as the
serious illness progressed, which she bore
bravely and brightly, talking little of her
self, but showing deepest interest in every
one, and-everything about her.
Again and again, owing to the untiring
care of her devoted mother, the skill of
her physician, and her undaunted spirit
and courage, she arose from her sick bed.
and lived far beyond the expectation of
all her friends.
During the six weeks’ absence of her
mother because of the critical illness of
the beloved grandmother, in New Jersey,
she showed rare unselfishness and forti
tude, determined to keep up for their sakes,
although fully realizing that her strength
was failing, and often fearing, as she con
fessed afterwards, that she might not see
thefr faces again.
Until almost the last she was in the
beautiful out-door world she loved so deariy
most of the time, enjoying frequent long
rides during the lovely days of June.
But she failed rapidly the past two
weeeks, and longed for relief from weari
ness and suffering, in the eternal rest a -
When on Wednesday last she heard of
the home-going of the friend of many
yean, she quietly remarked that she would .
be the next to go, and it would be soq%
and calmly expressed her last wishes to a
member of tbe family—striving to spare
her mother in every way possible. j .
TWe day. tater h»j)rophecr™, *0-,
filled, and in the early calm of the Sabbath
ConfiriuedonBadt