The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-03-11
Linn County Council and Conven.
tiOn p. of III.

Linn County Council and Conven.
ton P. of II.
Saturday March 1898 was red let
ter day for ell Linn county Grangsre.
The pleasant weather, the two fold
object OF the meeting, aud the reviving
interest in the grange work; all contri-
buted to bring ont iSrge attendance,
and Oak Plain Grange was fairly taken
by storm.
President Rees called to order.
song was sung, prayer offered by the
Chaplain. minutes of lsse meeting read
aud approved, fol owed by roll cali OF
delegates. The iollowins oranges were
represented: Charity, Paramount. Grand
Prairie. Halsey, Harmony, Harrisburg,
Sand Ridge, Ssntiam, Tangent; to which
was soon added Willamette Grange. Rem.
ton couRty, making 10. Not represen-
ted, Kings Valley and Knox Butte
Upon application of delegate Whitiker
il wac voted to admit his grange, VIII
lamette, to representation. On motion
voted to admit Past State Master,
Vorhs as, OF WoodbuIn. as an honorary
m ,mbsr. The Council was further hon.
orei Ia the presence of visitors from
fst away Dasty Grange, Benton county.
ors of them eeing sister of our worthy
President. Gganges visited during the
pas. n.oGth were Jourdan Valley by Z
L Shaw. OF Grand Prairie. who said lie
found Jou,dar v as q hard road 70 travel.
The few members he met there we're
determined TO hold on. and build their
grange MP again to its once large mem
bership.
TFToman had visited Fairmont grange.
they ne-ded help and encouragement he
said. Delegate henry Cyrus. of Santi
am grange reported that class of 80
was taken IN at their iast meeting. max
ing present membership 73.
Grand Prairie will have lively work 70
do if she continues to be the banner
grange, for her membership, "A, il but
one ahead. Delegate Upmeyer reports
Harrisburg grange prospering.
Delegates from the different oranges
we're requested 10 report as soun as pos
sible TO .the agent OF the Council, ii
Parker, what agricultural implements,
farm machinery, binding twine etc..
would be needed this season by mem
bers Of the grange
On motion, voted to hold the next
council on the frs. Saturday in April
at Fairmount Grange hall, also voted to
send Kings Valley grange special invita-
tion to meet With the conDcil at that
time.
Upon notion adjourned to meet 81 /
O'Clock, in order that the convention 10
elect delegstss to the state grange nigh,
organizs. This Was effected BY electing
81 B Springer, chairman; S & Train sec.
retary. A committee on credentials
was then appointed, when convention
took a recess until alter dinner.
The transition from earnest business
20 solid substantial comfort was easily
made, since the ball and dining-roon
are on the same for, and & sep or two
and the tables we're reached. whoeetemp
ting viands were keenly relished, espee-
tally by those who had made long drives
TO reach the town Of Shedd. where the
grange hall is located. Before all had
dined. the convention was again called
and temporary officers we're noon mo-
ton eonstItu'ei permanent officers, com.
mtttee Oh cred=atials having reported /;
Delegates u the stais grange that mests
al Forest Groye. Tuesday, May "a, next
were then elected &c foliows: Nj. aid
Mrs. Il b Springer, Mr. and Mrs. ] w
Swank ard Mr, and Mrs. ] Glenn.
Alternaiee, Mf and Sire Wigle, Nj and
Mrs s Fromsn, and Mr. and Mrs II
Peery. Convention then adjourned.
Council VAS then called to order and a
cong was sung by quartet from Grand
Prairie assisted by Miss Troutman OF
Shedd as organist.
The subject "How to make nome at
tractive was then taken up and excellent
papers were read by Mrs.. n. Z. DIN
and Mrs Clara S1ank ani Mre. Mary
Walker following in few srief sentences
said thai love was the Key note of the
answer 10 the question, without love
home could never be made attractive.
Mrs. Anderson of Ha'sey made some ex-
cellent remarks. Other speakers called
out were j. Voor bees; A. L. Bridge
farmer; and G. II. Walker; who each
presented come new thoughts upon one
OF the sweetest themes that the mind of
ma1 can daell upon. By request; Mr..
and Mrs. Walker Gang Use Gwine Back
to Dixie" translated into the Chinook
Jsrgon. G H. Walker then read paper
upon .'Care and treatment OF fruit trees
giving yalusbIs information to persons
having orchards were not we'll acquainted
with the science OF Horticulture, and
those who might wish to put out orchards
Mr.Luper OF Tangent briefly followed
ssying he conld endorse all that had been
sad. tie thought fall planting was bet.
ter than In February, as named in the
paper.
The committee OF program 70, neg,
meeting reported the following questions?
i. "Wbat effect has the moon upon
the planting OF seeds. or upon the killing
Of meat?
Speakers named were Thomas Froman
as leader; hen Ciem; J. N Settle
and Fl Parker.
q 'sThe best mode Of canning fruit"
Mrs. n. Z DIN; leader, to be followed
by Mrs. Mary Walker; Mrs. Laubner;
aud Mre. Cornett.
The committee on "Good of the
Order" 81 the request Of president named
q committee Of three from each grane e
in tile county 10 visit some other grange
before the next nreting when council
adjourned.
The usual vote OF thanks unintention.
ajls was overlooked but OK Plain
Grange can rest assured that fhe Get.
tainIy fulfilled the scriptural inJunc-
tior which says "Use hospitality ore
towari another without grudging.