The Grange advance., 1873-12-10
ITEMS FOR PATRONS.


18th inst. Let this be grand rallying
time for the Patrons. There has never
transpired more important event in the
history of the Oranges OF this State than
will be this meeting Of the State Grange.
Every Master in the State should be in at
tendance. Let not Grange be unrepre-
sented
This order continues to enlist the at
tention of Farmers in all parts of the State
There is constant stream OF applications
for charters of New Oranges. The follow
ing have been constituted within few
days:
Sharon Grange-J.. H. Thomas, Master,
Sharon P o., LIE Sueur County, Thomas
Meyer, Secretary, Dresselville P. O., LIE
Sueur County.
Dunbar Grange-S. Young, Master, Jas.
Nixon, Secretary, Wells, Faribault County.
Leavenworth Grange-George Brickel- /
haupt, Master, Francis McAlahon, Secreta-
ry. Leavenworth, Brown County.
Grove Granqe-John Weber, Master,
John Kulzer, Secretary, Melrose, stearns
| County.
Fair Haven-Martin Coats, Master, Alvin
Coats, Secretary, Fair Haven, Stearns
County.
Pleasant Lake-Joshua. May hew, Master,
A. B. Leighton, Secretary, Fair Haven,
Stearns County.
Clear Lake-Elijah Humid, Master, Henry
7. Hail. Secretary. Clear Lake, Sherburne
County
| Mechanics who follow their trades for
a livelihood should be asked to join the
Farmers movement. They would still fur.
ther strengthen the cause AUthe real Ia
borers of the country should unite together
to make war against the impositions prac-
ticed upon them by conscienceless combina-
tions.
There are some back. sliders in the or
der. 1t is generally found that such are
disappointed ofice-seekers, and it will be
discovered that the real Patrons will be
better off without them 1t would be bet
ter, indeed, to give them little shove if
they show any disposition to get out. How
jealous politicians are of each others at
tentions while courting this strong-limbed,
sun Drowned maiden that has invaded I'm
Gle Sans dominions Of late. Let 'em iell
: Patrons ask nothing more than justice
at the hands of all, therefore those who
are continually bowling about war of
classes brought on by the farmers, are
simply standing by and upholding the birds
Il Of prey that make their livings and their
fortunes without work or an equivalent.
: By some it is considered smart to accumu-
late riches by tricks. Smart it may be but
still no better than stealing. .,s. =. ..4,,..:
e Those who oppose the farmers move
: ment are continually fearful that some, ter
/ rible machine will be made of it, and warn
=. the Patrons Of the danger Of being duped
by politicians. Such can rest their souls
: in patience-the patrons are not ninnyham-
mers to be led, like sheep to the slaughter,
5 into an enemy's camp. ,ee4l @sz.. .Giss.
e Over $4,000, 900 have =. been paid to
e Congressman, since the end of last session,
and they have done nothing for that vast
sum. They will commence work next
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e PATRONS OF DISQUALIFICATION +
It Grange was organized in the town OF
Featherstone Dec. End, by IC. Stearns.
This Grange is made up Of substantial
n farmers residing in. Hay Greek Valley, and
: named Valley Grange. No. of charter
4 members, twenty seven, and plenty more
{ coming s..s... .ss,ai b. .....s ssss3e. gszs
e OFFICERS ELECTED. 5asy i tssss.
), Master Frederick Shoemaker. IS sisI
It Ocerseer-George w. Cook.
o Secretary-Wm. B. Hancock.
IS zreasurer--Fred Koch 5 sss
= Lecturer Gotlieb Seibross.
Chaplain Fred Tubsing. @
Stesoard II. sHaman. i
s Asst Steward- IA. Gross.
81 Lady Assistant AStepard Miss Louise
j Cook.
! Gate Keeper John Bloom. " ss
81 Ctrss Ars. catharine Rottger.
I Pomoss liss Nary Koch
: fsora drs. Catharins shosmaksr s.