The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-07-29
The Grange Campaign i'm Texas.

mittee.
Editor Patron. I left home on
the 18th of June to fill appoint
ments in Burleson, Washin gton,
Fayette, Bastrop and Lee counties,
arranged for me by Bros. league,
Ratliff and Kennedy. AT Caldwell
we We're met at the depot by Bro.
K. S. Simpson, who took us to
| his home, where we rested for a
while, then went over to see Bro.
Thornton, who was in bad health.
They arranged to have a meeting
OF the Grange that night, as they
wanted some private instructions.
Next day at 10 o'clock we met the
public at the Grange hall and de-
llvered our message. The District
Court being in session prevented
many from being present. AT Z
O'Clock, p. M, we boarded the cars
for Brennan, Washington county.
There we remained until I o'clock
at night, when we took the cars for
Burton, which place we reached a
little after midnight. We had been
told that there was no hotel here,
and was expecting to snoose on the
platform, but on leaving the train
we saw some one approaching
whom we soon recognized as that
hero and veteran of Grangerism,
Bro. league, of Lee county, who
was waiting for US. We were glad
to see him, and don't you forget it.
Had so much to talk about with
Bro. league, that we did not sleep
wink that night. Next day, the
14th, we had grand rally, over
500 people were present. It was
cooperative picnic of the Grange
and the temperance society. The
morning hour was awarded to the
Grange. In short address of two
hour we let them know that tenn
perance charity and brotherly love
is inculcated by our Order. After
we closed dinner was announced,
and such dinner as Changers are
not accustomed to, and l have some
misgivings as to the results, but the
only news l have had from there is,
they all want to join the Grange.
During the dinner hour we were
introduced to a large number of
men and women that bid us God
speed in this noble work. We
here met Bro, 7. E. Gray, Worthy
Overseer of the Texas StateGrange.
The Judge was looking well, and
he seemed to have on the Grange
harness. His county, Washington,
is not keeping abreast with the
Grange movement in other coun-
ties. We also met the editor of the
Examiner and Patron, Maj. J. w.
| Downs.
After dinner there were three
temperance lectures delivered. The
address by the gentleman from
Dallas | am sorry have not his
name) was splendid. He is little
man, but fully master of the tenn
perance subject. His subject was
"THEY SAY"
and he made a fellow feel sorry
that he had ever used the phrase
At late hour the crowd left, seem
ing well pleased with the days
| work.
In company with Bro. league we
went partly on our way to our next
appointment Staid all night al
Sister leagues, sister-in- law to
Bro. league. She has the reputa-
ton of being the best farmer in
that neighborhood, and from all
the surroundings she is entitled tc
early for Ledbetter, where we met
large and attentive audience
Here Bro. J. w. Ratliff met us
with conveyance for Bro. league
and myself. He took US out to his
brothers, uncle Tom, who is warn
Patron; there we met Sister league
Here we had a pleasant rest for the
night. Next day was our day fol
Concord Grange, which is Bro
leagues Grange. We were or
time and gave them the best w,
had. A splendid dinner was or
the ground, and the attendance
good. We left with high hopes
for Concord Grange and much feel
ing for my new made friends SOM
of whom l shall remember always
Got to Bro. J. w. Ratliff's a
night, ate hasty supper and of
for the Grange hall, where an ap
, pointment was previously arranged
, for the night. Small turn out blu
good attention; got to bed afte
, midnight. Next day.. Saturday
! had eight miles to ride, over yer,
rough road, to reach the place 0
meeting. When we got there W,
r felt completely broke down, ever
energy gave way for the moment
I felt completely exhausted. Z
short rest and the many anxiou
: faces terminated and inspired m
for the work 1 had to do. Her
A was a very large and attentiv
] gathering. The behavior and al
tention at all the appointment
, were extraordinarily good. Tn
weather was very hot, and gen
r orally spoke two hours, yet perfee
n order and good attention prevailed
r We went home with Bro. Belshe
agent of the cooperative house Z
Lexington. This house is doing
good business and it has the RICH
: man in it, but they are not payin
K him enough. Come up, Bro. D
: rectors, and give him good show
: ing, and you will be proud of hin
n We remained in Lexington unit
h Monday morning. We had NJ
e been in Lexington for twenty year
:, 1t is good country and our Or Il
q is strong here. Here, with man
!, nth Pee D f1;4