The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-12-14
Proceedings of the Anderson Farmers
Association. ..tl ~.
. ANDERSON c. H., Dec. 9th, 1877,

go 81. ANDERSON G. H., Dec. 9th, 1871: u
In accordance with the published notice, the
Anderson Farmers Association met in the
Court House this day, for the purpose of Or
ganizing hejoint stock company, in accordance
with resolutions adopted at the meeting in De-
cember last.
Mr.. D. NJ. Watson, one of the Vice Presi-
dents took the Chair and explained the objects
for which the Association had. been assembled.
An informal discussion ensued upon the plan
of organization, when Maj. B. F. Whitner Of
fercd the following resolution, which was adop-
ted ., ,.-
Resolued, That the resolutions adopted in
December last be so amended rs to read that
the joint stock company shall be organized
upon the subscription Of 81 900 having been
reported. e
1t was then aseertained that subscriptions to
the amount of $1,000 and upwards had been re-
ported to the Secretary and Treasurer, and that
the additional sum of $500 now in the Treasury
is at the disposal of the Association, after all
demands had been paid On motion Of Hon.
J. P. Reed, it was
Rcsolred, That the sum of 81, 900 having been
subscribed, the Anderson Farmers Association
resolves itself into Il joint stock company, and
will proceed at once to the election of officers
as contemplated in the resolutions heretofore
adopted. ,.....,.,.. ., g,r- o.,
The following resolutions were then adopted;
! Resoloed;' That the election be held for a.
President and five Directors, and that the cleo
ton be by ballot requiring majority OF the
votes cast to elect.
Resolred, That each share subscribed shall be
entitled to one vote.
The balloting was then had, and Messrs. j. w.
Norris and w. W. Humphreys appointed to
assist the Secretary in counting the votes
Whole number of votes cast, Ga; necessary to
choice, 33. Upon the votes being counted, it
was ascertained that the following gentlemen
had received the necessary majority, and they
were declared elected as officers of the Associa-
ton:
President-B. +. Crayton, Esq.
Dircctors-J. w. Norris, w. w. Humphreys,
B. F. Whitner, D. NJ. Watson and w. j. Ligon.
The announcement that the dinner ordered
by the Association was ready caused a suspen-
sion of business, and an adjournment to .he
dining-room of the Waverly House took place.
After the dinner was concluded, the Association
was called to order by the President elect, B. F.
Crayton, Esq, being invited to take the Chair.
In assuming the duties of Office, Mr. Crayton
returned his earnest thanks to the stockholders
for their kindness and partialty in selecting
him to preside over the new organization, and
declared the Association ready to resume busi-
ness
On motion of Maj. B. T. Whitner, an cleo
ton was ordered for Secretary and Treasurer,
and Mr.. James A. Hoyt was nominated for that
position. There being no further nominations,
Mr.. Hoyt was elected Secretary and Treasurer
by unanimous vote.
On motion, the name of the organization was
changed to the "Andelson Farmers and Me-
chanics' Association"
On motion, the President and Directors were
authorized, when the sum of $1,000 was in
hand, to purchase Fair Grounds and begin the
erection of buildings. Also, to procure char
ter for the Association.
The President and Directors were likewise
requested to draft suitable bylaws for the gov
ernment of the Association.
On motion, the Association then adjourned
to meet again at the call of the President and
Directors.
JAMES A.. HOYT, Secretary.
- The Agricultural Congress met at Selma,