Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-14
FIRE INSTRANCE

\ ing remains to be done to secure all that
should be desired but the cooperation of
those interested.
FIRE INSURANCE.
Seven years ago charter was secured
from the state under the title of t$te
''Texas mutual fire insurance associa-
ton, patrons of husbandry This pro-
vides plan by which the insured mutu-
ally carry their own risk, and the heavy
expense incident to the ordinary insur-
ance company, and large profits made by
them are saved to the insured. Through
our business system the work of this as
ISOLATION is carried on at q nominal ex-
pense. In fact, the losses and expenses
are so small that in few years the saw
ing will not have only reached point
where there will not likely be any fur
ther assessment to pay, but likely return
| a dividend annually.
STATE GRANGE BAFB.
This institution being q credtare of the
state grange, it is proper that I refer to
st here. fThe work of location was de-
1ayed from the fact that those who had
the matter in charge saw the Importance
of securing good location near thereon
ter of the state, which was finally made
February 49,, 1889, at the city Eef Me-
Gregor on the Santa Fe,ssg rail-
| AOAN hCdl 1IS JuuCGlOu WlGhsR Lu61
| Cotton Belt road. The citizens
of the town and country showed great
| friendship for the fair by donating 406s
acres Of land and, in addition,
q guarantee of $4,000 cash, to
be paid in installments. charter
| has been secured from the state for
! 500. 1000. This is a farmers fair, but
| we hope to see every resource of the
state well represented. We trust that it
may never be said that in order to secure
fair attendance, horse racing, pool SELL
| ing, ETC., must be introduced We be-
| lieve this enterprise is the beginning of
grand achievements for the promotion of
the interests of Texas farmers Improved
methods of farming, stock raisngsand
manufacturing are some of the leading
purposes outlined in the charter, and If
carried out, will be benefit to the en-
tire state. 1--WE trust every member
while in attendance upon the State
Grange will VISIT the grounds and report
to your constituents when you return to
your homes. Do not be impatient at the
slow progress made, but look down the
stream of time when our children's chill
dren can point with pride back to this
epoch
1 have alluded to the DEMONSTRATING
more than one organization to accom-
plish the same end. do not wish to be
understood as speaking disparagingly of
any of them l have done what Z con-
ceived to be for the best interests of the
farmers. [ have the best of feelings for
any effort that has been or is being made
to improve their condition. The question
is: viii two or more organizations claim
ing to be working for the same purposes
give them strength, power and influence,
or will it lessen the faith of farmers them
selves in their capacity to maintain an
organization? There has been much said
about uniting the farmers in one body.
This certainly would be hailed with de-
light by all who are labOring unselfishtx
to promote the best interests of the coun-
try. [ can see no good reason why such a |
grand union should not be formed The !
essence of the declaration of purposes of |
all other organizations claiming to be for |
the advancement of the interest of far |
mers are part of the declaration of pur- |
poses of the Grange, and they were pro-
mulgated nearly twenty two years ago. |
Our gates stand ajar for the admission of |
all farmers vino desire to labor in unison !
with us, and we bid them a hearty well
come. The Grange has stood the test of |
criticism for twenty-five years. It's ma
tiOnal organization and q strong organi-
cation in nearly every state and territory
gives it national reputation, power and
influence that would take like effort,
time and sacrifice for anysother to reach.
We are here in the interest of the far
mers of the whole country, which,4% no
doubt, will be carefully guarded.
CONCLUSION.
With this session my official relation as
master of the state grange CLOSES. L have
been your chief servant for nirfe years
hoC of 10
order to the best advantage, The work
has been dpade pleasant by the hearty CO.
operation ofsthe members In surEen-
dering the trust I assure you the ties of
fraternal friendship that have been
formed will never be broken, and my
voice shall ever be raised in the interest
of the oppressed farmer and our noble
order. For my successor l bespeak the
same support that you have on all ocea-
sions given me- It will be pheasant.
duty to render him all the assistance IN
my power.
Mr.. Robert Price, San Jacinto vet
eran, was introduced and invited to a
seat upon the platform He had come
all the way from BuFnet county by wagon
to shake hands with the Grangers and
illustrate his love of the order
The TREASURER IS report is-as Follows:
~
receives since =, 800 %
-
IotaI. 50, al 81
Discussed.
Since last report, III O8
Balance. s., 354 %
The secretarYg Joseph Cater, made
report exhorting fraternityt-and the lay
ing aside of all sman prejudices, bieker-
ings and backbitings. The secretary re-
ports. the order in a good condition for
revival but earnestly recommends
more vigorous lecture system.
!, WHO WE'RE THERE.
Special to the Gazette.
McGREGoR, TEX, Aug. l3.-The fol-
lowing is a list of visitors and delegates,
as far as learned, in attendance on the
state Grange: a. j Rose, master; J.
B. Long, Overseer; A. w Buchanan,
J. j. Ray, steward; il.
Ray, assistant steward; John r. Henry,
treasurer; James Cater, secretary; H.
G.. Proctor, gate-keeper; Mrs S. a.
Rose, Ceresf Mrs. NJ. E.zSFerguson,
Flora; Mrs. &. G. Kennedy, lady as
sistaut steward s w. M Robertson, Bur I