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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
Grange Manufacturing Establishment

On the Goth Of October, large number
Of the representative Patrons Of Indiana
met at their state agents, 10 Indianapolis,
and after due elaboration resolved 10 or.
ganize company for the purpose Of man
ufacturing the Eureka mower aud other
agricultural implements for Patrons Of the
West, with capital Of 100000, divided
into shares Of S25 each. The citizens Of
indianapolis, recognizing the great advan.
tages TO be derivedby an organization Of
this kind located in their midst, agree 10
donate the company, as free gift, prop.
erty to the value Of $4,000. The Patrons
Of Indiana, under the leadership Of their
noble and successful state agent Alpheus
Tyner, are fully awake to the great advAn.
tages to be obtained, and the great success
that will attend by having a mandatory Of
their own implements This, together with
the great success the Eureka has met with
tie past season in the great West, as we'll as
elsewhere, where used, is sure guarantee,
with proper management of the prosper
ity of the new company. We rejoice at the
success Of Patron s. d. Maddin, the presi-
dent of the company at Towanda, Pa, over
this new vslopment.-Farmer's Friend.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

classes, thereby. It has inuagurated 10 pub
lie sentiment revolution IN favor Of the
cash system. II will take some years to
complete it, but the revolution has COM
menced, aud millions have already been saved
10 the people. II has inspired the whole
agricultural world with spirit Of economy.
1t has already begun to elevate farm
ing as a profession, and has drawn
nearer each other, socially and for
business purposes. It has sown seeds
that will ripen into rich harvest Of pros.
perity for the farmers, and consequently for
all classes. Ithss inaugurated reforms
ton that will not cease.until virtue and hon.
esty once more bear sway where ignorance
aud corruption now hold high carnival. II
has set two millions Of farmers 10 thinking
Are these not achievements enough for 90
short time as the grange has existed :
After such great work has been we'll begun,
will the farmers Of the world suffer the
Order 10 fall at the beck Of its enemies, or
fall by the neglect of its members TO attend
its meetings and work TO make il . success 2
We believe not, but predict for il brilliant
future, and that our children's children will
rise up and call the founders Of the grange
blessed
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.

John W. Lewis has opened a stock Of
apples in the basement Of Odd Fellows
block. He has some choice fruit.
The Passumpsic railroad has supply of
wood aud will bring in 500 cords at "a and
s4.25 per cord IL there is sufficient de-
mand for il.
The ladies Of the Church Of the Messiah
will give an oyster supper at their vestry on
next Thursday evening. December 2. There
will be music and other entertainments. All
are invited.
Mr. O. W. Thomas has been appointed
agent for the Wheeler Il Wilson sewing.
machine for Caledonia county, and parts Of
Essex and Orleans, and will canvass for the
same. Mr. Thomas has good machine, and
will be good agent for people to buy Of.
The lecture committee have completed
their arrangements for short course of en-
tertainmenis. Lectures will be given by DR.
Hayes, November 30, by Dr. Holland, De-
cember I, and by Col Sprague January ID.
and concert by the Camille Urso troupe
comes December l6 Tickets for course,
sl.25 with reserved seats, $3.50. An on.
portunity to bid for choice OF reserved seats
will be given at the town hall Friday eve-
ming, November 26, at 1880 o'clock.
The Catholic fair at the town hall last
week was the greatest success Of the season,
financially, at least. People of all classes
attended and seemed to enjoy the occasion
rs well as the Catholics. The point Of
greatest interest was the sale of an arm
chair valued at $50, which was bid for by
members Of Che two Catholic societies, the
St John the Baptists aud the St Pa,rcks.
The former cast ,6S3 votes and the latter
1000, and won the chair. The votes at %
cents each brought, SS9575 for the chair.
A silver watch aud gold chain, valued at SlS,
was voted to the most accomplished young
lady. Miss Martha Hall had 81 votes
Miss Adele Richard l22 votes. and Miss
Emma Trainer, 166 votes and drew the
watch which cost the voters $3.50. A
silver ice-pitcher costing S45 was put up
between the two political parties aud won
by Judge Bowman who received 30 votes
against Col Fairbanks who had 205 votes.
That made sale of the pitcher at Sl0375.
The income Of the fair, after paying all ex-
penses, was sl,340, which goes for the assis-
lance of the church.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
The Manual In Brief.

Let US make two or three suggestions 10
the officers and members Of subordinate
oranges, all Of whom, we believe, are anxious
to make their meetings interesting and prof.
table:
Be prompt and regular in your attendance.
Provide for the entertainment as well rs
instruction of all, particularly Of the younger
members.
Commit to memory those portions Of the
ritual which you may have to repeat, so that
you may do your part readily. nicely and I'M
derstandingly. There Is nothing destroys
interest like badly performed ceremony.
and nothing adds so much to its beauty and
effectiveness as ready and feeling delivery.
Have something thought up to say on the
questions proposed fur discussion.
Re gentle minded and gentle-mannered, so
that no harshness on your part may repel or
discourage u timld brother or sister or offend
an opposing speaker. 1t is very likely that
Others are rs discerning as yourself-as honest
and rs faithful.
While you present your own views. fully
freely, fenrlessly, and with all the ability you
possess, be prepared TO weigh the arguments
of others impartiRlly and be ready to yield
gracefully if you are in error. .
Pay your dues promptly.
Give each member some part to perform.
Study the platform of principles, the con-
stitution and the bylaws Of tho Order indus
triOusly.
Work
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

Gus effort to spread the circulation Of the
existing and legitimate local newspapers,
members being often aided to "take a paper
by loan out Of tho common fund. OF
course tho great object Of the organization ia
economy in the purchase Of family goods and
10 the sales Of their own produce, and in this
respect IL has had vast influence 10 assist
ing the return TO the old prices and old way
Of trading.-Spinqfeld Republican.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
What Three Editors Say.

One from Maine says:-"The FARMER is among the
most priced papers have Of the een that come reg
uarly to me. Go on, and may the reputation of both
editors aud paper increase deserved"
One ia New Hampshire, who is woll known through
Vermont, puts 1t thusly ;-"If l any judge, your
paper is the best fits kind that reaches me-"
Vermont quill driver writes in this IN amer -
"After my wife had read the FARMER, yesterday, all
through four pages, she looked up to me and said
DO you know this is splendid paper there great
deal In it, assented."
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

Regular meeting Of Independent Grange,
Sheffield, Saturday, Of next week, at ten
O'Clock a. m. The regular business will be
despatched in the forenoon, aud an oyster
feast at noon. Then the following question
will be discussed Which is the most profit
able, butter making or sheep raisingf Then
paper by the ladies aud election Of officers
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

Green Mountain Grange, No 1, St johns.
bury, meets on Saturday Of next week at ten
o'clock a. m. Besides the election Of Uficers,
business fgreat Importance is to come up,
including action upon proposition to amend
the bylaws, and settling upon an agency or
store. All are requested to bring food for
Refreshments to be served at noon. Patrons
from sister grangss are cordially invited to
be present. t. t-A 20 Z
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

The Orleans County Council will hold a
meeting at West Charleston, Thursday, De-
cember l. j. II. Crosby will be present
with samples Of goods. There will be shown
samples Of seed grain, also articles of home
manufacture by the ladies. Questions TO
be discussed --'What is the best way 70
care for stock in Winterf" Speakers, ID. A.
Locke, M. Buck, A. f. McNeal. "HOw eau
we improve our common schools 2" o. s.
Human, A. o. JOslyn. Mrs Il. NJ. Jameson.
lis it benefit to get aud use seed Of the
same variety from different soil and local
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

The national grange met at Louisville,
Kentucky, November II. Nearly every
state and territory was represented NJ. ID.
Davis Of Kentucky delivered the address Of
welcome, which was responded to by d. W..
Adams Of Iowa. r. A. Thompson, lecturer
of the national grange, made report Of his
labOrs for the year. Many amendments to
the constitution of the national grange are
proposed, aud very laborious session is
anticipated A large number of members
Of the Order were present, and manifested a
deep interest in the welfare Of the Order.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
A GRANGER.
NJ D. cHATTEE, RoNK, PA.

I'D. cHATTEE, RoNE, PA.
Cineinnatus len his pillow,
For Rome was then In danger,
Peace and order he restored
lie must have been granger,
Aerown the Senate Olsrsd him,
When Rome was FREQ from dangers
HO did dlSdain the diadsm-
HurrAh for such granger.
lie was brave, Industrious man,
To loading was q stranger,
First In war, and hrst In peace
APattern for granger.
The graRgen arc loyal band,
Calling each member brother,
And when they meet to have q Feast,
Are friendly To each other.
Who will not come and join our grange.
And live on friendly footingi
For ladies here do volunteer
To do their choicest cooking.
The grangers are the men OF toll,
Who earn an honest livlngi
They're not ashamed TO till the soil
While roguss do all the thiSving.
Who make our roads, and coaches, too,
Our houses and our managers,
They are ColumblR's noble sons
All friendly to tho grangorsl
Come, now, reform. and be 4 man.
You may become granger,
And help the grAngsrs till the land,--
To loAhng be q GtrangOT,
Like Xenophon Of olden time,
We will surmount all dangori
Wen wrong no man, but show the world
The workings Of the granger
You need not fear yOu'll do too much,
For sure there Is no danger
There's work enough for all TO do
We want no lazy granger
old Socrates, ths WIssst man .Y
0fanolSnt Greece production,
Was sore condemned by middlSmsn,
For giving good instruction.
Let middlsmsn now 20 10 work,
And earn their bread and nOuT
They've had their day, and right big pay
Now use the spade aud mower.
God bless the honest labOring man,
A ellison or strangers
His children meier need beg for bread
Who lAbors like the granger.
-FarmsT's FTisAd
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

An organization in the interest Of the
Patrons Of Husbaudry has filed articles Of
incorporation at Cincinnati, under the name
of the "Grange Supply House Go, to supply
men aud means TO look after the welfare Of
live stock while in transit.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
SpefiaI Aotifes.

Home, sweet home" is much sweeter where Dob
bins Electric Soap (made by Cragn & Co, Philadel-
phia, Pa is used Labor, clothes and temper ben z
preserved BY Its use. Trial shows its merit. Have
your grocer got IL.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

The grange at Sharon is prospecting finely
and the master, George d. Smith, is build
ing fine hall for their use, aud to accommO-
date the Good Templars.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

The Woodstock Patrons Of HusbAudry
received and distributed car load Of feed
on Tuesday of week before last aud made
a very handsome saving to the members Of
the grange.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

The Bridgeport, Conn.,, Patrons cO6pera-
tive store does business of $1,000 per
week aud they have saved during three
months $4,000 in the item Of coal alone.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
The following additional aid has been sent
for Bro ID. g. Holt of Moretowu.

The above sum is in my hands awaiting
his demand and acknowledgment by receipt
ing to the oranges donating Any grange
RENTING funds aud not getting receipt
will please notify the secretary Of Mad
River Grange No 50. If the Patrons
throughout the state VIII remit ten cents
each Il will'assst this suffering brother ma
terially. All money donated will be CRATE
fully received aud publicly acknowledged
1t is requested that funds be sent directly
to Bro Holt who is courageously at work
building another barn. His post Office ad.
dress is MoretowD, Vt.
Roswell CHILD,
Master Mad River Grange No IS.
MoretoacR, w., Nou. IA, 1873.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

LroN's kATRAIRON prevents the hair from falling out
or turning gray renews Its growth and gives strength
and vigor. IL is delightfully."- perfumed, and makes
splendid dressing Its the cheapest and most
hair tonic ever produced. Used by the elite Price
only 80 cents.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

Cold. Wyatt Aiken is the foremost laborer
IN behalf Of the grange and Of agricultural
Improvement in the southern states. His
earnestness aud efficiency arc duly appre.
ciated. He is secretary of the state agri-
cultural society and master Of the state
grange Of South Carolina. He has q large
and paying plantation which he personally
superinteuds. He is also member Of the
executive committee of the national grange
and is freely spoken Of as the most accepta.
BILE man for master Of the national grange.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

AN ESTABLISHED REMEDY.-"Brown's Bronch ial
Troches" are widely known established rem edy
for coughs colds, bronchitis hOarseness and other
troubles Of the throat and lungs.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
Grange MeetInRs.

Vermont State Orange, at Burllngtou, December "a.
New Hampshire state Grange, at Manchester, de-
cember q.
Mass meeting at Wells River, Wednesday, Jan 8.
Mass meeting ct Norwich, Wednesday, January IL.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
9faths.

At Hydepark, Nov 10, Alfred Parker, about g.
At North Perrisburgh, Nov I6, A. l. Wheeler, 81.
At Richmond, Nov 10 Alvin Eaton, "a
At Irasburgh, Nov 30 Lorsnta Larkin wife Of Virgil
BoEue, 81.
At Coventry Nov p, George W. Niles, a.
At West Derby, Nov -, Everett Clifford, 49,
At Westaeld, Nov 30 Rev James Smith, 6s.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

Harmony Grange, Lyndon, will meet for
the election Of officers, on Saturday, Deem
Der ii at seven p. m.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
omeers of enc Now MampshIrs stats Gra

MAsTER-Dudley T. Chase, Claremont.
OyERsEER-Mrs q. q. shaw, Milford.
LEC1 URER-Stephen Richardson, Columbia.
srEwARD-L. T. SsnboIn, Hampton Falls.
ASSISTANT STEwARD-WilliAm u. Brown, btratham.
CHAPLAN-J. Y. Keyes. Ashland.
TREAsURER-D. NJ. Clough, Canterbury.
SEcRETARY-C. q. Shaw, Milford.
GAZE KEEPER--Jamss u Prince Amherst. e..
CEREs-Mrs Kimban Webster, Hudson.
PoMOSA-Mrs ]. U. Prince, Amherst.
RLoRA-Mrs Ward Parker, MerrimAek.
LADY ASSISTANT SrEWARD-Mrs l.. +. Sanborn, hamp
ton Falls.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Dudley T. Chase Ex Onlclo, ClAremont.
John b. Clarke, Manchester.
j. u. Prince, Amherst.
Mrs Matt Head HOoksett.
ID. NJ, Clough, Canterbury.
j. r. Reyes, Ashland. a. r..s rI III
Mrs D. +. Chase. Claremont.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

Agents,
CHRISTMAS is COMING 1!
1NEAREE finely Illustrated books just what every
Il one wants will sell at sight. More money IN
them than In any other books. Great Inducements 10
all who have canvassed, employ others. Choice
Of territory " those who first apply Send for circular
and terms. w. ]. HOLLAND CO., Springfield,
MAss or Chicago Ill.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
4atruns of 4ushanorp,
CONDUCTED BY
ID. f.. BOXDEN, OF WAITsFIELD, VT.
Oaieers of National Grange.

tHeadq'Fs, Louisville, N.Y.
MAsTER-Dudley W. Adams, WAukon, Iowa.
Taylor, Columbia, 3. q.
MINI.
srEwARD-A J. Vaughan, Memphis, Tenn.
ASS 7 STEwARD-G. W. Thompson, New Brunswick,
Nj.
CHAPLAIN-Rey A. b. Grosh, Washington, ID. G.
TREAsURER #. NJ Mcdowell Wayne, n. Y.
SEcRErARY-O. II. Kelley, Louisville, Ky.
GATE .KEEPER-O. Dinwiddie. Orchard Grove, Lake
Co, Ind.
CEREs-Mrs ID. W. Adams Waukon, Iowa.
PoMoNA-Mrs ThOs Taylor, Columbia, 3. g.
FLORA-Mrs Jos r. Moore, Sandy Spring, Nd.
LADY ASST STEWARD Miss @. A. Hall, Louisville,
Ny.
EXECUTIVE ConaIrTKE.
William Saunders, Washington, IL O.
ID. Wyatt Aiken, Cokesbury, Abbeville Co, 8. g.
+. X. Shankland, Dubuque, Iowa.
Dudley T. Chase, Claremont, N. n.
JOhA r. Jones, Helena Ark.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
MARYLANRI

or OnO acres for sale on the great Maryland
XO,OUO and Delaware Peninsula. Farms OF
all sizes and grades Of improvement. Fine
RIDGELY. Denton Md
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
STOCK FOR Bale.

Two yoke nice oxen, four and Ave years old, fifteen
half blood Cotswold eve lambs, one hAlfblood Cots
void buck lamb, one nice driving horse, nine years
old, and one Of said mares cots three past All OF
which will be sold cheap, as l am overstoeked.
+, p. ALLEN.
81 Johnsbury Centre, Nov s.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

DR. VIM Child, worthy master of Ammo.
noosuc Grange No 80, Bath, N. H., is pre-
pared to address oranges upon that most
important of all subjects, Sanitary Meas.
ures in the Rural Districts" Those desir.
Gus Of having lectures address him as above.
This is a move in the right direction. We
need lecturers to travel among our oranges
and instruct aud encourage our farmers, and
we believe the oranges would patronize their
own men who would prepare lectures fitted
for oranges in the rural districts Let such
as will give lectures to oranges advertise in
the FARMER it is the best medium for such
advertisements in New England as it has
subscribers in every grange in Vermont aud
many in other oranges throughout New
England. Advertise in the FARMER and
write the editor Of this department and he
will aid in introducing such courses of
lectures among the oranges as will tend to
instruct, elevate aud educate the masses.
On Saturday evening, November 6, Indus
trial Grange No l27, AndOver, held an open
session which was we'll attended. The max
ing aud marketing of butter was ably dis.
cussed by Messrs Herrick and Parker. The
exercises consisted of reading, singing, decla-
nations. discussions and reading paper. The
performances were very creditable aud the
public were favorably impressed by the action
Of the grange, The grange will hold another
public meeting in two weeks. Such meet
iugs should be held by every grange in the
land and the public invited to attend Make
special preparations for the meeting; let es.
sayists be appointed and questions be given
out at previous meeting; have full pro-
gramme Of exercises for the evening aud
let it be well performed The very effort
to prepare for the occasion will be Of great
value TO the grange, and tho evenings enter
tainment will excite public attention aud
draw members to the grange. twill arouse
sleepy oranges and lethargic members and
keep up the interest in strong oranges. Let
other oranges go aud do likewise and report
TO the FARMER.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
Omcers OF Vermont State Grange,

MAsrER-E. P Cotton, Irasburgh.
TRsAsUREK-C ]. Bell 'HardNtgk.
SECRETARY JRmes x. To5oy, Ualals
AGENT. II. Crosby, st Adams.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

tyr II. Bradley. Paper by Mrs II. O.
Waller, Irasburgh.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

Waterhouse u Bench, manufacturers Of
knit uuderclothiug, at Factory Point, have
suspended 1t is bad failure, throwing
many operatives out of employment, and de-
priving them of back pay as well. The
business of the firm has been placed in the
hands of Col Nj. S. Colburn.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26

Rave founded my business on tho belief that
the public are anxious to get their seed directly
nom the grower, and therefore offer free 10 every
man and woman 10 the United States who cultivates
farm, tills vegetable garden, plants flower gar
flower seeds for 1876 II contains In addition 70 the
choicest kinds produced In Europe ono hundred and
farms Customers Of last season need not write for IT,
As the original ntroducer Of the Hubbard Hrblehead
and butnAn squashes Phinney's melon, the Marble
solicit your patronage. All seed sold under three
warrants. hundred thousand catalogues will be
issued and sent out tho first Of January, JAMES J.
ii. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
NOTIOR.

THIS is 70 warn all persons against trusting my
Il son, Frank L. Bonett, on my account as l shall
pay no debts Of his contracting after this date, but
shall claim his earnings Of any who may employ him.
LUTHER G. B0NETT.
West Concord, w. Nov ~, 1875.
VTANTED.-Good local agents throughout New
w England 10 canvass for independent religious
weekly newspaper. Large cash commissions offered.
Preference given agents Of experience and good stand
MIX Rfroat. Boetou
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
EstFav Pun!

A CURIOUS marked pup came 10 me the middle
IA Of October, He has bright red head and neck,
body and tail long legs, with one lame AZ II Il had
been broken. The pup well trained be sent up
ladder on building into chimney, let down bars,
and do everything We tell him. He Il valuable dog
The owner requested 10 call and get him, and pay
for this notice. JOHN Q. ADAMS,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-26
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
FRANIkLIN COUNTY.

Il. A. Skeels of st Adams runs the boss
oyster market. He sells oysters by the
Wholesale for Sl.lO gallon aud furnishes
tubs.
Miss Elizabeth Story of Fairfax, was
assaulted last Thursday by negro whom
she met in the read ID Georgia. The rascal
left when he saw ApersOn approaching, hsv-