The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-23
Farmers Union Meeting at Star
Miss.

Miss.
Last Friday was a big day for
the farmers of Rankin, as the
county organization of the
Farmers Union met at Star.
| Most of the local unions were
represented, and the good of the
order was freely discussed, and
good reports made from all parts
OF the county.
In the absence Of the Presi-
dent, r. w. Harp, who was de-
tanned on account of sickness, J.
L. Singletary, president of the
local union, presided, with vice
president w. A. Ross and secre-
tary Thos. Morris present.
The address of welcome was
delivered by Prof. w. B. Wall.
principal of the public school,
and it proved a most cordial and
entertaining talk, replete with
facts and interesting informa-
ton. After rendering the visit
ors Star" welcome, he told of
the benefits Of cooperation and
united effort, and paid a hand
some compliment to the Farmers
Union, it's objects and aims, tell
ing what it had accomplished in
this and other states, and still
greater things that it could do if
the members remained true and
steadfast. His talk received
close attention and frequent ap-
plause, and showed the earnest
ness of the brilliant young
speaker.
State Lecturer H. w. Brad
shaw responded to the address
of welcome, followed by an able
and instructive address of over
an hour, in which he showed
thorough familiarity with the
origin, workings and progress of
the union, which he presented in
a most pleasing and interesting
manner. He told how the order
had grown and spread, since it's
organization by Newt. Gresham
and nine associates in Texas five
years ago, that it was introduced
in Mississippi March IL, 1905, it's
membership growing from 1000
that year to 10000 now, the first
Union having been established
in Rankin county. He said that
the farmers were the only people
who did not fix the price of their
commodities, and that was one of
the objects of the union, so that
the cotton raisers could say to the
buyers what their cotton was
worth; that he was glad to see
that the farmers were standing
together one time in demanding
fifteen cents for their cotton and
he urged all who could to stand
pat, predicting that that price
would be reached before the
present crop is sold.
His address covered a vast
field of thought and could not fail
to make deep impression. His
facts were we'll grouped, pleas
lngly presented, and were
frightened up with humorous
stories that claimed the absolute
attention of his audience. Brad
shaw is a past master as a public
lecturer, and was at his best.
After the addresses, and some
remarks by Vice President Ross,
recess was taken for dinner,
served on the grounds, and
which was much enjoyed not
withstanding the cold weather.
At 3 o'clock the union went in
to executive session, when the
business of the order was dis
cussed, and the reports of various
committees were made.
BANK OF STAR.
The Bank of Star has COM
menced business in it's new and
elegant brick building, and the
first days deposits have sur
passed expectation. The officers
are w. J. Rice, president; Phil
Didlake, vice president; H. S.
Garrett, cashier; the directors
being J. R. East, w. P. Murray,
G. H. Webb, w. E. Coleman,
Phil Didlake, H. S. Garrett and
w. J. Rice.
Several new stores have re-
Gently been built, additions made
to the public school and other i'm
provements are contemplated.
Business is good and the people
of this prosperous little town are
much encouraged.
Wanted.