Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-22
MEETING OF FiSHERSvILLE FARM
Frs CLUB.

FIsHERsvILLE. VA, May 18th, 1889.
The Fshersville Farmers Club was called to
order by Capt. @. B. Conner, President, Roll
was called and following members present:
]. L. Black, F. M. Bell. P. T. Burkholder, A. j.
Burkholder. c. B. Coiner, ]. e. Caldwell, j. W.
Churchman DR.. 8. n. Dold, W. A. Freed. F. a.
Gilkesou, w. F. Gilkeson. Dr. D. W. Hanger
]. R. Kemper. A II. McCue. w. Paul. w. B.
Patterson and j. L. Wallace, Mr.. ]. c. s.
Myers, President, and DR.. M. G Hildebrand
and B. F. Hildebrand, members of the White
| Hall Club were present and participated in the
discussions. Election of new members being
next business. the name of Mr. u. y. Cecil, was
proposed, and unanimously elected. Minutes
| last meeting were then read and adopted. Re.
port of Committees being in order, buying
| committee reported that the twine had been
purchased for the Club. The discussion of the
| fertilizer question was next called, and Mr.
| Myers. of White Hall Club. said he hoped the
| Committee of this Club would act with theirs,
| and purchase in quantity; that he wished both
clubs to prosper and wanted them to stick to-
gether We ought to begin now to feel the
fertilizer markets. and it would probably be a
good plan to send the Committee on to the
Eastern markets and negotiate with manufac-
turers direct If satisfactory prices can not be
had from home dealers. Mr.. Churchman said
he fully agreed with Mr.. Myers; that he knew
OF case where amerchant advised farmer
not to join the Club. as he could buy as cheap
ly by himself Mr.. Myers said the Club not only
saved money for themselves. but outsiders also,
as the dealers would endeavor to undersell
tt e Club prices in order to dissatisfy the MEM
bers, and outsiders were being benefited to
some extent at least.
resolution was then unanimously passed
that this club in connection with White Hall,
should make every effort to establish like
clubs throughout the county, and Mr.. ]. W.
Churchman and Mr.. j. L. Wallace were ap-
pointed to GO to SPOTS wood. Va, LIST day June
| at O'Clock p. M to organize a Farmers Club.
Capt. G. B. Coiner and James R. Kemper to go
to Waynesboro, Va June 8th at o'clock p. M
to organize club. Mr.. P. T. Burkholder and
Mr.. W. F. Gilkeson to go to Churohville, Va,
Monday night after May County Court, to Or
ganizs club. it being the night of 9th May.
These committees we're instructed to CORES.
pond at once with acquaintances at the differ
| emit places and also to post notices of the pro-
posed meetings and to urge upon all farmers
present the Importance OF organizing clubs.
Mr.. Myers Of White Hall Club said their Conn
mittee would visit New Hope for the purpose
of organizing a club. DIR. NJ. c. Hildebrand
ing out that this was secret organization
when it's nothing of the kind. and there is no.
thing done that could be the least objection
able to any person. He also said we should
act together in the fertilizer purchasing and
that our COMMITTEES should visit the manufac-
turers in Baltimore and Richmond for the pur-
pose of looking into markets and purchasing
goods direct.if they deem it best. Mr.. Church
man offered a resolution instructing our sbuy-
ing committee to act with White Hall Club in
negotiating for fertilizers (adopted) Mr.. Burk.
holder said 1t would be much more satisfactory
for the committee to get bids from the dealers
and manufacturers and submit them to the
club at some specified time for their action and
that one member could work more judiciously
than more, and by all means to instruct them
to buy for cash. DR. Hildebrsnd said refer
ence could be gotten from our banks as to the
responsibility of our clubs and thu committee
could go around with that guarantee of bust
ness to unknown manufacturers to buy fertil
izers for cash upon delivery. Mr.. Myers said
we should have some guarantee that the goods
would come up to samples bought by, and that
samples could be drawn from each car as it ar
rives and sent TO Richmond for analysis by
Stale chemist. which would avoid any fraud
whatever in failure TO send such goods as were
bought. DR.. Hildebfand suggested that from
this time or, many members possible
should attend the meetings of each club, that
we may all be kept well informed as to the re-
ports OF buying committees from time to time.
On account of pressure of other business there
was no general discussion of question. Mr..
Churchman proposed the proper cultivation
of wheat" for discussion at next meeting. MIR.
Wallace moved to adjourn. Adopted.
G. B. CONNER,
JAS. r. KEMPER, President.
Secretary.