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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
scett County.

Editor Patron. / was requested
by Hillsboro Grange, No. 1877, at
its last meeting on Saturday 18th
inst. to report to you that the COM
mittee appointed by said Grange to
look into the matter of injury to the
cotton crop by the recent rains has
finished its work and made its re-
port to our Grange, which was APP
proved and adopted.
We learn from said report that
the inquiries made reduce the yield
this year fully one third below the
average, as compared with last
years crop that we made in this
county; and further that the yield
will not be more than one-hSlf as
much as was expected during the
month of July last. We have sell
dom had as fine a prospect as we
had at that time, but the rains of a
few weeks blasted our hopes in this
direction.
Then to repeat, our crop will be
one-third below an average one;
anu Iull SO per cent cut snort !Iohi
the estimate and prospect in July.
We are much pleased to state to
your many readers of THE PATRON
that Hillsboro Grange and the Pa
irons in the surrounding country
have decided to establish a Coop
erative store at, or near, Hillsboro.
We will commence business on the
18th of October. Our books are
now open for purchase of stock or
shares" l feel assured that good
large sum will be collected to start
with. But whether large or small
we commence October IS.
1t is needless to say that our corn
crop is injured by the rains.
With all of our misfortunes we
''never say fall" and are working
hard to gather the remainder of our
crop. Fraternally,
a. {. FARMER,
Master Hillsboro Grange.
Hillboro, Sept. Is.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
PRICE OF SUBSCRIPTION:
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.
OFFICE OF
The Southwestern Cooperative
Association. Il. of H.:

NEW ORLEANS, October s, 1880.
COTTON-New Orleans quotations
good ordinary, 94c.; low middling, Io14c;
midding, II1sc. good middling, II sec.
New Orleans Futures: October, 1916;
November, 1857; December, 1857; jan
uary, 1907; February, 1911; March, 1901.
New 1Iork Futures: October, 1902;
November, io.So; December, 1850; jan
uaro, 1902; February, II.I7; March, 1923
BAGGING-Dom, jute, pounds I254c'
iron ties, arrow, s. 20.
COFFEE-Fair, 1896; good, 161ac.;
prime, nc.
FLOUR-Medium, S IS; family,$5 90;
PRovIsfoNs-Mess pork, full weight
$I6.25; clear RIO sides, 91@c.; clear sides,
Io4c.
SUGA.E-Tn barsels, white clarified,
kettle, Io%@Io34c.
MOLASSES-C refinery, fair, 42c.
prime, &C.; choice, 4S@49c.
RICE-New, good, SIC; prime to
choice, &c.
MACKEREL-No.I I, in barrels, 5000;
halves, $4.75; quarters, $3.50.
COAL OIL-In bbls, I7c.; cans, $50
2oc.
SALT-Coarse, 81 OF; fine, 81 As.
CANDLES-Full weight, I3c.
COR Mo stock on the market.
White, 6oc.; yellow, Coo; mixed, 5S@59c.;
in sacks.
CATTLE-Grass fed, choice, $25@3o;
good fat, $2o@25; fair fat, $I5@IS; com
mon, $I2.
SINGER SEWING MACHINES
New Family, plain walnut, single drawer
$35; do. walnut, drop leaf, two drawers
oiled, $40; do. fold cover, drawer and lock,
oiled, SIS.
Fraternally, T. ]. CARVER,
General Manager
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
FROM MISSISSIPPI.
COpiah County.

Editor Patron. At the regular
meeting on the nth of September,
of Hopewell Grange, No. I2o, of
Copiah county, Miss, we took an
expression from each member pres
emf of the condition of his cotton
crop compared with the prospects
of July with the present date; also,
an expression of the prospective
yield of our cotton crop compared
with last years crop, and the fol-
lowing was the result:
The. prospect ending with July
and the Ist of August was the best
we ever had; about the 10th of
August the blight, rust and boil
worm appeared and done great
damage. These causes Of destruc-
ton continued to increase until the
late storms of wind and rain COM
menced, which was about two
weeks ago, and it is still continuing
to rain with but little sunshine to
dry the cotton sufficient for picking
to any advantage or to check the
rot of that that is open and ready
to open by maturity, but rotting by
hot weather before opening. This
last damage is feared now to be the
worst of all if the weather contin
ues wet, but we hope soon to have
fair weather and gather, according
to our estimates, as follows:
We, the undersigned committee,
were appointed to get an expression
from the members of Hopewell
Grange, No. I29, as above explain
ed, report the prospect, compared
with July last, short by the census
enumerated one-half; and the pro-
spective lookout, compared with
our crops of last year, 1879, cut
short one-fifth, with the prevailing
damages continuing against the
crop. Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH H. CATCHING,
E. B Conn,
N. BARRON, Committee.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
EaYefte County.

Editor Patron: Seeing that you
ask for short notices in regard to
the condition of every thing per-
tanning to the interest of the farm
er, and seeing further that our cot
ton crop has been greatly over
estimated, | have concluded to send
you the figures, or rather the esti-
mates of the Agricultural and Stock
Committee, made to Phoenix Grange,
No. 5I6, on the nth of this month,
in regard to the present cotton crop,
alone:
"Brothers and Sisters of Phanix
GRANGE, Your Committee would
further report in regard to the cot
ton crop that it has been seriously
damaged by the late rains we have
had, causing the older cotton that
had matured to fall over and rot and
the young cotton to throw off all its
blooms and forms and a great many
bolls. Those that have not fallen
off have rotted on the stalks to an
alarming extent. In many places
the cotton crop has been damaged
one half, and some say even more.
Your committee can not at present
assess the damage at less than one
third of the entire crop. Respect
fully submitted
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
Cooperation i'm Texas.

To the Friends Of Cooperation: The
undersigned were appointed, at the last
session of the Texas Cooperative Associ-
alton, committee TO report at the earliest
day practicable brief history of Co-ope-
ration in Texas. 1t will materially aid us
in successfully carrying out the object in
view if you will give us the location of your
Grange store, when organized, the amount
of capital then and now employed, average
quarterly sales, profits, ETC.; the plan of
business, where you buy, the name of Sec
rotary and Agent with their post office,
and the condition of the Order in your par
tcular section. We would be further
pleased to receive any other facts or items
that you may think would aid us in the
work. Address W. P. Hancock and A. I.
Rose, Salado, Texas, and F. S. Wade,
McDade, Texas. w. P. HANCOCK,
F. S. WADE,
A. ]. Rose,
Salado, Texas, Sept. s. Committee.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
Crop Reports i'm Al,

Editor Patron: l notice n ~
ticle in The PATRON, of Ar -
from several Texas plan,4raa so'ts
gard to the report of thai,
crop, stating that the cron coita
len off 30 per cent, and lbo "s'
make no mention of if paRt
Tho crop in this county !. o.
cent. worse than it was on :, .
of August, and if the bad VIZ, we
continues it will be worse "'aA'
The farmers should exnao, .
the commercial world wopIS Ma :,
false reports of the cotton y. m'
it is TO their interest TO do 90 P
really they have no right ~ al
plain. If they wish prot,e,ios
them protect themselves n.
are strong enough to do 50. nj
have Oranges in every conn.
the South. Now | would sn.,
that they organize and baSs
Changers crop report. Let a..
Subordinate Grange report n u
County Grange, then the Co,''1
Oranges consolidated renor
sent to the headquarters Of "a
State Grange, and this repo,t ]
sent to Central commits \
publication in THE Patron ~
Grange by subscribing for a ~,.
Of your paper could get reliabls, u
correct information as to The ~
dition of the crop in each St,I
And each Grange by this ms,'
can know how much cotton IN.
is planted and having a moDtS,
report as to how the crop il n,
crossing. would enable each Gnr,
to price her crop.
Suppose, Mr.. Editor, Won ID
the ball and see if it can not he !
complished for the next years On,
Brother farmers,if YOU only kra
your strength you could probsI.
be induced to do it.
Fraternaly, BROoMsEpg
Oakley, Sept. %.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
From TENNESSEE.
Shelby County.

Editor Patron: In the issue
of THE PATRON of August 26, we
see a statement of the Texas cotton
crop, and a call to Patrons in other
States to furnish you with the true
condition of the cotton crop, etc.
This was brought to the attention
of our Grange, and | have been
authorized to state that the condi-
ton, as reported, shows falling off
of from 20 to so per cent, as COM
pared with last years crop. This
is for the region surrounding Mem
phis, Tenn. l have been travelling
through several counties of West
Tennessee, and think that this
statement is an underestimate of
tho decrease, as compared with last
years's crop.
Fraternally, W. FL. NELSON.
Whitehaven, Tenn.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09

To the Patrons of I'erdS.: A cordial
invitation is extended to you by the
Worthy Master of the Missouri S ate
Grange, FL. Esh baugh, and the Ex-
ecutive Committee,to attend gran i
Encampment of the Patrons OF
Husbandrv to be held at Rolla, Mo-,
commencing October 10, 1880, and
to continue one week. | am au-
thorized to say that ample arrange
ments will be made to accommodate
either at public or private houses,
restaurants or in camp all who may
attend at very reasonable rates.
Numerous speakers from abroad. as
well as from their own State will
be in attendance. W. M. Wood
man Of the National Grange, ana
others are expected from abroad.
This, no doubt will be one of the
grandest gatherings of Patrons ever
known. All that can should attend.
Fraternally, A J. ROSE,
Master Texas State Grange.
Salado, Texas. Sept. 90.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09

Every subscriber to THE PATRON
ought to take advantage of every
opportunity to extend it's circula-
ton. Each Patron is interested in
this matter, for as the circulation is
extended its efficiency as an advo-
cate of the cause is increased. Let
each subscriber give thought to the
very great Importance of building
up the paper and make an immedi
ate effort to induce his friends and
neighbors to subscribe.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
FROM TENNESSEE,
Shelby County.

Editor Patron. Wishing to .
something in regard to Er
Grange as there has never wr
eminated from the pen of any b
in regard to her. prosperity or a
versity, | have concluded to Wi
you a few lines for publication
that those interested in the cause
the Grange may know what she
doing,
Egypt Grange was organized
the year 1874 bv our Worthy Pa
Lecturer w. H. Nelson, in d
County of Shelby, Tennessee, wit
its full quote of chartered mem5'
For about two years all thn1
moved on seemingly well PH
perity attended her; her meetng
were well attended, and its men
bers was BOWED up with the bop
and anticipation of its reaching
zenith of its glory. But, sad 0s
their cherished hopes were big
ed. Some of IFS members beco-
alienated from its Interests; gn
became lukewarm; and otheEw'
Identified, and some who wet
members neglected to attend 4
meetings; her quorum was rednof
from its original number to NJ
and these faithful few held her e
ular meetings in order to avolao'
forfeiture of her charter. And d
all this these few true and r',
Patrons stood firm to the lntfH
and cause of Egypt Grange; %
they were ever ready and prom
to attend her meetings, and viii
to aid in facilitating the cause to:
so nobly espoused, and by then
yielding perseverance and 81
STACEY to duty it is to-day a hya
and prosperous Grange. The Gag
cloud of despair that hovered "'|
her has been dispelled and ray
hope has beamed forth with
bright effulgence, cheering ITS men
bers on to duty, causing them
throw off the deep lethargy una'I
which they have so long sIumoe'-
and to come forth with renewed u
ergy and vigor. And to-day y
stands forth with flying colors 'D'
bids fair to rank among the i g
most Oranges of the county I'D
meetings are now well atien" y
and petitions for membershIp :.
teeming in at every meeting ui'I
are nine petitions to be dispose \
at our next regular meeting a.
two others for utilization. one ?
as you may term it, "boonln .,
Her Identified members are ie'u,, W..
ing to its fold to seek protecuo,n ~ =,
der her lowering wings, anu y,
greet them with outstretchea aux az,
and extended and hosplta6le ll1'. y,
ever welcoming them back as a ~
father did his prodigal SON. t.'s
will kill the fatted calf ana ~"
them on the fat of the land, .rs
The members of Egypt OI r.iy,
in conjunction with Walnut ot 4,
Grange, have under advisemen' ' M
starting of a Cooperative slo!S /.
we are to discuss its proPre" !
our next meeting. We nav ,tr
vited our esteemed and W.T. y.
brother, r. F. Malone, Deputl iii iii
turer for West Tennessee, 10 Ve j,
us on that occasion, and VINO = sosr
pected to address us upon lit bt q,
ton and to give us some ~ ..d (
the subject, as he is well p0'"
the matter. Eli;
Our County Lecturer, pro s,lo. i
is expected to be with u.s. ar .s
lecture us upon THE WoIfTHia i'd,
the Order OF the Patrons %
bandry." ,.,voR.
Fraternally, B. W. PE E.onst
Master of Egypt o'
Raleigh, Sept. I3.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09

What good has any mere political
party wrought for the farmer?
What do farmers owe to political
parties as such? Nothing? Why
then should farmers set more store
upon parties than parties do upon
them? Farmers interests, like the
interests of other classes, must be
fostered and promoted by members
of their own class, or not fostered
at all.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
The Southwestern Cooperative
Association.

This Association Is organized on
the true Cooperative plan, as re-
commended by the National
Grange, and is not only giving
complete satisfaction to customers,
as will be seen by the annexed let
ter, but is a great success. Its BUSH
ness is rapidly increasing under
the able management Of Bro. Thos.
J. Carver, and the indications now
are that it will be simply immense
this season:
JEFFERSON, TEXAS, Sept. 8.
1h0S. j. Carer, General ManGqer
Southern Cooperative .aSs0ci-
dtiOn.'
DEAR SIR AND BRoTHER:-I re
ceived your letter containing drafts,
ETC., and | desire to return thanks
to you for the prompt and satisfac
tory manner in which you have
transacted business [ am very
we'll pleased, and can say that I
have been proftcd something by
shipping to your market, after pay
ing all expenses, as 108c. was the
highest price that | could have re-
allied at any time in this market
L hope to see the time soon when
we will have direct communication
with your city and realize all the
benefits of yours as a grain and
cotton market. The completion Of
the New Orleans and Pacific Rail-
road will give us that communica-
ton and will bring New Orleans
back to her former greatness as a
cotton market.
Fraternally, J. NJ. FITZGERALD.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
]. 7. POWELL,
L. D. SHOWERS,
Committee y

l would simply state that the
above report was made on the nth
inst, and | have seen a great many
farmers since who say the crop
has up to this time lost more than
50 per cent. A great deal has
sprouted in the bolls, and it is
nothing to count from 20 to IS
rotten bolls on one stalk The cot
ton crop will not come up to last
years crop by more than one-half
Fraternally, L. D. SHOWERS.
Fayette, Sept. IS.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09

Bro. BlantoE. Master OF t"' -.
GINA State Grange, has la''!
tended six meetings in freO,
county, and says: More an a.
err interest we have never s''
pressed The Order has been " ',,,l
lily increasing in the beau I.
Shenandoah valley. Ii was re-" ..,s
ing indeed TO see such ear"',l IA,
displayed in the work OF tne Y
Morencie Grange, Michigan
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09

The best hopes of the farmers
lie in organization, and the Grange
is the most efficient organization for
disseminating that information
which leads to the promotion of the
farmers rights, the farmers work,
and the farmers interests.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09

The annual agricultural fair that
has been held for tour years under
tho auspices of the Northampton
On. CO. Pomona Grange has extend
ed its field, and will hereafter be
known as the Roanoke n
Grange Fair.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09
n. BARRON, Committee.

Editor Patron: At a meeting of
the Convention of Changers COM
mittee of six was appointed to make
out crop report. Since our last
report to the Vicksburg Herald of
August, which was based upon the
report taken for the July report of
the Agricultural Department of the
City of Washington, which was
Io2 per cent. Our estimate at that
time was from 80 to so per cent
Since the continued wet weather
we now put the estimate at so per
cent on the cotton crop. All other
crops very materially damaged.
M. U. SoJoURNER,
E. B. CoUN,
john w. MATHIS,
L. ]. SCoTT,
l. NJ. JONES,
J. M. HALEY,
Committee.
On motion the CobiaAan, Vicks-
burg Herald, THE PATRON OF
HUsBANDRY, and the New Orleans
Times, were requested to publish
the same. Fraternally,
E. B. Conn, Sec'y.
Crystal Springs, Sept. q.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-09

The men and women who do the
most careful and studious reading
make the most efficient members of
the Grange. knowledge is power.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11
A SED AFFAIR.

Mrs. Snyder, an old lady residing opposite the
Connotton depot, has had considerable trouble o.
late and Monday last made an attempt to end her
existence by drowning herselfn the East creek near
the bridge. She was rescued by some workmen near
by and started to walk northward along the bank
the creek. Her movements were watched by some
men in GOttshall's slaughter house who saw her
jump into the creek agar and pulled her out Police
were sent for and In the meantime watch WAS kept
over her movements. Upon the arrival Of Officers
Rlgler and Bachtel the attention of the byStanders
was diverted for moment from her and third
time she cast herself into the water, but was safely
brought out by the policemen She was taken to her
home and officer Bachtel held watch over her while
officer Riger went In search of herfrlends Shortly
after entering the house she suddenly seized large
knife lying close by and would have stabbed herself
had not Policeman Bachtel seized her and took the
knife away Not long after she excused herself to go
into the yard. After waiting some time the officers
fears were aroused and going to the o thouse he
found the door locked. Bursting 1t open he found
the unfortunate woman attempting for the fifth time
to commit suicide, by knotting two handkerchief
together and trying to hang herself Meanwhile her
friends had arrived and she was cared for and now
has seemingly recovered from her ftof dependency
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11
C0NCORDIA ANNIVERSARY.

The Concordls Singing Society celebrated It's
second anniversary In very pleasant sH le this
(Thursdsy) evening. Their large and commodi.
ous rooms we're handsomely decorated and spoke
well for the en- terprise Of the members. The pro.
gram Of the concert was well rendered through
out The solos and duets by Miss ott Of CleVe-
land, Messrs. Il. schrank and Prof Siegel Of Ak.
ron, and Messrs. R. Bulley, Chas. A. Bechele,
Johu Webb and Jas. A. Rose OF Canton, all helped
TO make the program one OF interest The recita-
ttons by Messrs Otto Hollerauer and William
Hassoldt showed careful preparation and were
exceptionally we'll delivered. The singing OF the
Concordia Society needs no comment. 1t is bet
better with every concert After the concert was
ended the remainder Of the evening and, as usu'
al, portion of the morning was devoted to
gripping the light fantastic" In short address
iD the earlier part Of the evening Mr. Joseph
Biechele, president of the Concordia made
brief statement, regarding the formation and
progress of the society and hoped that 1t would
not meet the fate Of number Of its predecessors
In the latter wish he was Joined by the entire as
sembiage who all hoped to participate in many
more such pleasant anniversaries.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11
STATE AND NEIeRBoRHoOD.

Esquire Hart one Of the election judges OF Gal.
lion, saw a full vote polled and then fell with a
stroke OF paralysis, He will hardly recover.
Patrick Cassidy was killed by shifting engine
while returning from work at Brown, Bonnen &
Cos furnaces, Youngstown Saturday night at
| midnight.
William Cullum was killed at Yellow Creek
Friday evening by jumping from a train He
struck switch frame. He was an engineer on
the Cleveland and Pittsburg Road.
Court commenced in Carrolton Monday. The
calendar iS assigned for five days, but the term
will doubtless continue two weeks The trial Of
Henry Hayes, Jrr Is specially assigned for Tees.
day, the 10Th inst
lad named Robert Moore son OF Jackson
Moore, OF East Liverpool, attempted to climb on
a freight train which was In motion on Saturday
but missed his fOotiag aud fell under the wheels
He was irightiully manged and was almost In
stantly killed.
Two policemen had row about politics at
Dayton on Saturday and tried to shoot each 9th.
er. Both arrested.
Robert Moore, eight years old fell on the rail.
road track at East Liverpool Saturday aud was
run over by the train His body was cut in two.
Republican Publications are the order OF the
day. Much whisky much noise and much cash
in the public Golfers from fnes for drunkenness
and fighting.
Belle West of Columbus, shot at her husband
Saturday when he was in bad company, to scare
him. lie was scared.
Henry Althen franklin county farmer, hit
his neighbor, James F, Slyh, on the head with a
hsmmer They had dispute about contract.
Slyhs head broken. Althen arrested.
A ferociOus COW attacked a woman living In
the north end Of Steubenville, Monday, pitching
her about twelve feet in the air, and then again
attacking her with her horns, The woman is so
seriously injured that It is thought she cannot re-
cover
M. A, Mertheim resident Of Toledo, is miss.
ing. Feared an accident has befallen him.
Mrs, Mccall, OF sandusky, ia accused OF being
burglar. Stole Barney McMahOns watch.
Dick Abrams of Medina, is in jail for stealing
a horse Republicans will run him for the Legis.
lature next year.
Private Dalzel is not dead. He writes letter
to John Sherman, and John has written one to
the Private. John intimstes that he is a oandi.
date for Senator, for the Cabinet or for anything
he can get
Mine Inspector Roy reports that Ohio will nina
100000 tons Of coal this year, giving employ.
ment to $4,000 miners.
6hah Bowers, respected farmer OF near Sid.
ney, o., was thrown from his wagon and instantly
killed Tuesday night,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-11-11
OHIO COAL,

State Inspector Roy says that there are no MI
ners' troubles any where In Ohio now. The men
are getting big wages and the operators find a
ready market for their COAL Notwithstanding
the troubles which interfere with work in some
places there will be the largest yield of coal IN
Ohio this year ever known in this Slate. II the
coal mining business Ia this State continues to
increase next year as 1t has this year, Ohio will
make a close competitor with Pennsylvania, II 1t
does not excel that State In the product of bitum
inous coal. 1t is thought that there will be great
facilities next year, At present there Is gener.
al complaint OF lack Of cars. The roads are get.
ting more cars and new roads are running into
the coal regions, 80 that In another year the
means OF shipment will be greatly increased
Mr.. Roy has great confidence In Ohio as one Of
the leading mining States and his forthcoming
report will be looked forward to with great inter.
est.