The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-07-08
A Defence of Worthy Master Adams Of the
State Grange by a Friend and Neighbor.
MONTICELLO, June 29th, 1875.


Ed. 4nh-Monopohst
Your correspondent, at NJ. writing from
Monticello, makes this statement in regard
to our Worthy Master Adams: 'sInstead of
an honest farmer, you have chosen a drug
gist, men who has no sympathy with the
farmers, or Anti -Monopolists, but as they
can raise him to place and power" Master
Adams is not practical druggist. He has
drug store. He is also lawyer, but. not
wholly engaged in law. He is real estate
dealer, and yet this business does not fully
absorb his attention. He is, also, general
insurance agent. In short, he is not a one
idea man. He is sound in theory and prac-
tice, and forces success in whatever he un-
dertakes,-a man whose advice is eagerly
sought for by all classes and con ditions of
society.
"a man of no sympathy with the
farmers"
He has been chairman of the Executive
Committee of Wright County Agricultural
Society for the last FIVE years, and under his
ruling, order has been brought out of chaos.
The society is now clear of debt, and we
have a balance in the treasury of over one
hundred dollars. In proof of his untiring
zeal in behalf of the society, l copy from
the Secretary's records:
SAT special meeting of the Executive
Committee and officers, held on the 7th day
of October, 1873, it was voted in considera-
ton of the zeal and meritorious labors of
Col. Adams and wife in rendering our fair
| a complete success, that we present them in
behalf of the society with pair of silver
| goblets, as a testimonial of our high esti-
mate of their services"
| Now, l would ask. do men who have no
sympathy with farmers. receive from them
such testimonials Again, he has been
Master of the Monticello Grange from the
| date of its organization to the time of his
election as State Master. This Grange is
now one of the most flourishing Oranges in
this part Of the State. composed of mos
of the enterprising farmers of the town
ship.
Let us refer to the records Of the Grange
We find at a meeting. held June 23d, 1875
the following among other resolutions un
animously adopted by the Grange:
"Resolred, That in parting with our brothes
patron whose name and good deeds will b,
remembered in the hearts Of the members, ",
offer to him our heartfelt thanks, Tor til, faith
full performance of his official duty, Will
serving as Master OF this Grange. and for his
uniform kindness of disposition evinced to
ward cur order, and his unwav ering fidelit,
to the principles and purposes for which tn
order of P. Of Il. was founded"
Again. ask, do selfish unfeeling mel
whose sole ambition is for place and powe
receive testimonials like theses Let tn
intelligent readers of the ANTI MoxoPorls1
answer, and judge for themselves of your
correspondent
He is also in sympathy with the ANTI
MoNortLIsr. but has for some time made j
J principle never TO vote for a man on hi
ticket whom he believed unfit for the dutie
of the office. He viii decide for himself q
: to the merits or dement's of particular can
: didates- and like most Of US, sometimes,
think mistakes his man
As regards politics, our Grange Is rep
resented by all parties. Yet, it has worke,
tremendously. without even ripple to dis
turb the surface of the waters We hav
rigidly adhered TO the conss tuition Of sue
questions as should be discussed only in tn
e outside world
]. F. LEWIS
: Master of Monticello Grunge No. IL. an
: Secretary of Wright Co. Agrlcultur'
: Society.