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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-30
WEEK OF PRAYER.
Outline Of Subjects for Discussion and
Prayer During the First Week 10 the
New Year. Monday Night Ia
the Lutheran Church.

lightful custom that has existed
In this place for many years, the
pastors of the town at a meeting
on Monday arranged for the OBJ
servation of the Week of Prayer
in McConnellsburg, as follows:
On Monday evening, January
3rd, the meeting will be held in
the Lutheran church. Theme
for the evening: Human History
a Witness for God. Prayer:
That everywhere the life-giving
light may deepen, the heavenly
reconstruction be prospered, and
the divine reign of liberty under
law be established, to the glory
of God and the spiritual, social
rescue of man. Prayer that the
eyes of Gods children may be
anointed with both clearness
and breadth of vision.
Tuesday evening, in the Re.
formed church. Services IN
charge of the pastor, Rev. L. H.
Rice. Theme-The Foundations
Unshaken movable. Prayer:
That the faith of Christians, con.
tirmed by instruction, may be
purified and qulckened into IN
crease of practical power. Pray
er that the revealed word, freed
from human perversions and mis-
apprehenslons, may the more sue
coed in Its appeal to the hearts
and consciences of men. Prayer
that Gods saving truth may have
free course and be triumphant.
Wednesday evening IN the
Methodist Episcopal church.
Services IN charge OF the pastor,
Rev. G. w. Bryner. Theme for
the evenlng-The Church of God
on Earth. Prayer: That the
Church may at once seek her real
unity and true glory, IN actual
loyalty to her divine Founder, IN
faithfuluess to her spiritual mis-
sion, and thus IN pure devotion to
human well-belng. Prayer that
the Church, seeking to save the
individual by the Redeemer's
Cross, may also seek to save so.
ciety by the Redeemer's Grown,
Christ Doth Saviour and King.
Thursday evening, in the Unit.
ed Presbyterian church. Servl.
ces in charge of the pastor, Rev.
j. l.. Grove. Theme-Missions
the Necessary Expression of
Christian Devotion. Prayer: That
we may learn to estimate our re-
lation to missions both at home
and abroad, not merely by the
terms OF an unqualified conn mand
but, as well, by our own utmost
sympathy and the dictates OF our
own most sincere good. will.
Prayer that 1t may be impossible
for any Christian soul to be IN
different to the acceptance of
Christ by others.
Friday evening in the Presby-
terian church. Services conduct.
ed by the pastor, Rev.. j. M.
Diehl. Theme-The Things With
in the Kingdom and Without.
Prayer: That the things which
hurt and destroy: intemperance,
gambling, righteousness, conjug.
al infidelity, political corruption,
partizan recklessness, class ha-
treds, national enmitles, individu.
al selishness, corporate greed,
atheism concerning human broth
erhood, and whatever else Is
mallgn, may be baffled and de-
stroyed. Prayer that the King
dom, in the varied forms of Its /
beauty, may embrace the world.
These services will begin at !
7:30 o'clock. Everybody Is cor
daily invited to attend. 1t is a
good way to start out in the new
year.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-30

Was The Entertainment Given by The
Choral Society In The Public School
Building Last Saturday Evening.
SCHOOL CHILDREN DID SPLENDlDLY.

The entertainment given on
Christmas evening IN the Public
School auditorium by the Choral
Society, assisted by the school
children, was great success, and
enjoyed by large and apprecia-
tive audience.
The inclemency of the weather
prevented a number of people
from attending; but those who
werepresent, express themselves
as deiighted with the program.
The stage was decorated to
represent woodland scene in
wlnter-the snow covered trees
and bushes making 1t very real
lstic.
The program was opened with
an instrumental selection by Prof
j. E. Thomas, violin; W. s. Black,
cornet; G. R. Shore, clarinet, and
Miss Gertrude Sipes, the pianist
of the society.
This was followed by the OPEN
ing chorus, "The Heavens are
Telling" from Haydn's "Crea-
tion," and the manner in which
it was rendered, reflects great
credlt-not only on the singers
themselves, but on the musical
director, Mrs. Geo. w. Reisner,
and the accompanist, Miss Slpes.
Recitations by MISS Marden
Stouteagle and Miss Josephine
Runyan were especially note
worthy, and both young ladies'
responded to hearty encores.
Two clarinet solos, "Asleep IN
the Deep" and "Miserere" from
"Il Travatore" were given IN ar.
tlstic fashion by Mr.. c. r. Shore.
The children, however, were
the crowning features of the eve
ming. Fourteen little girls from
the Primary and intermediate
grades, gave an exhibition of
drilling and fancy marching that
has never been excelied in this
town or community. The ap-
plause was hearty and frequent,
and the little people catching the
spirit OF appreciation, did their
level best.
An operetta, "Jack Frost's
Mistake" by the Gram mar
grade, "brought down the house. I"
The little actors taking their
parts like professionals. The
costuming of the play was beau
tiful and much admired.
Choruses, trios, and other mu-
sical Numbers completed the ex-
cellent program, at the close of
which a neat little speech was
made by Rev. Rice, president OF
the society, and one by Prot.
Thomas, principal of the schools,
each thanking the people for their
patronage and liberal support.
McConnellsburg has reason to
feel proud of the Choral Society
not only because it has demon
strated the musical ability of Its
members, by giving the best en-
tertalnment of the kind ever
rendered by home talent, but, al
so, because of the splendid work
they are doing for the schools of
our town.
The fine piano recently placed
in the Auditorium, ls the result
of q concerted effort on the part
of the Society, assisted by num-
ber of public spirited citizens,
who subscribed generously to the
fund; and it Is the intention of the
"Chorals" to add other needed
improvements to the Hall, until
it is completed in every partlcu-
lar.
TO Go this, however, they need
the support OF the public; and
this, we are glad to say, they are
receiving IN large measure.
Hence, all honor to the Choral So
ciety! Its members are working
mot for themselves, but for the
children Of the public schools
the future rulers of the nation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-30
NUMBER II
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Snapshots at Their comings and Goings
Here for Vacation, or Away
for RestfuI' Outing.
NAMES OF vIsfToRS AND VISITED

Chambersburg, is a guest in the
home of Mrs. M. B, Trout.
Miss Cadiz Schooley is spend.
ing her holiday vacation with her
parents, Richard Schooley and
wife.
Miss Mary McFarlan Smith, of
Reedsvlllo, Pa, Is a guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel F. Trout at 'The
Willows"
Nathan Everts, of Harrisburg,
Is home for the holidays with his
mother, Mrs, Ed D. Simmer, of
this place.
William Kelner and Jacob S.
Hill, two of Belfast townships
prosperous farmers, were In
town Monday.
John Rex. Irwin, of Perkiomen
Seminary Is home for the holi-
days, with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Irwin.
Richard Schooley, Jr., of Cham
bersburg, spent a few days at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 1. w.
Schooley, near Harrisonvllle.
Miss Carrie Greathead. a teach
er in the Johnstown, Pa. public
schools came home for a few
days visit during the holidays.
j. Reed Ray, of Everett, came
home last week to spend the hoh
days with his mother, Mrs. Ag.
nes Ray, East Water Street.
Marshall Logue, of the William.
son Trade School, is spending his
holiday vacation with his Fulton
county relatives and friends.
Harry Mock and wife, of AL.
toona, are spending the holidays
with friends and relatives in Nc
Connellsburg and vicinity,
Miss Zoe Mason, teacher of the
school at Warfordsburg, spent
few days at the home of her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. Frank Mason.
Miss Alice Snyder accompa-
MED Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mock
to Altoona Tuesday morning,
where she will remain for some
time.
Mrs. Annie Goldsmith and son
Master Robert, of Everett, are
visiting Charles 3. Stevens and
wife, and other relatives IN this
place.
Maynard Slpes, of Pittsburg,
is visiting his parents, Ex.Sheriff
and Mrs. D. V. Sipes. 1t has
been two years since Maynard
was at home.
Miss Jessie Mason, who Is
teaching this winter at Alexan-
dria, Pa, Is home for the holidays
with her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Frank Mason.
Russell Nelson, of the Ship.
pensburg Normal, Is spending
the holidays In the home of his
Mr.. and Mrs. John S.
Nelson In Tod township.
MISS Jess Dickson, of DrexeI
Institute, Philadelphia is spend.
ing her holiday vacation, with her
sister Mrs. Merrll w. Mace, on
North Second street.
MISS Joanna Morton and Miss
Goldie Mason of the Indiana
state normal school are spending
their holiday vacation at their re-
spective homes here.
Miss Cornetha B. Nesbit ac.
companied L. Fl. Wlble's family
to Harrisburg Tuesday, and will
spend week or two visiting in
the State Capital city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Heiges and
her little daughter Dorothy, of
York, Pa, are spending the holi-
lays with Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron
Jlevenger, on west Water street.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Pollock, of
Washington, Pa, are expected in
the Cove to day to visit the lat
ser's mother, Mrs. Margaret
Kendall, and other relatives and
Harry Clouser and Walter
Rotz, who are employed in Cham
,ersburg, returned TO that city
yesterday, after having spent q
ew days In their respective
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
SUCCESSION SALE.

No. 13,22s-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La.
Succession of Polly Nelson.
BY virtue of commission to sell, to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, La, in the above numbered and en-
titled succession, l will offer for sale
at public auction, for cash, according to
law, during the legal hours for sales
at the principal front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, or
SATURDAY, Jan. IS, 1909,
Lot 10 of the Ernest Subdivision of The
City of Shreveport, Louisiana, together
with all buildings and improvements
thereon. The above property to be sold
for cash, according to law, to pay debts
B. B. SMITH,
Caucasian Dec. IL. Administrator
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
sHFRrFF,s SALE.

No. Iaf52-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish La .
Commercial National Bank VS. Lev.
Fowler.
By virtue of a writ of feri facias, to
me issued from the Honorable First Ju-
dicial District Court of Caddo Parish,
in the above numbered and entitled suit,
/ have seized and will offer for sale at
public auction, for cash, according to
law, at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish, Louisiana,
during the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JAN. IS, 1910
All the property of the defendant under
seizure, under writ of attachment. in the
above suit, including improvements on
leased ground on the right of way Of
the H. & S. Railway, being two frame
warehouses, the furniture and fixtures,
books and accounts, and any merchan-
disc that may be on hand.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the above defendant and to be
sold to satisfy the debt specified in the
said writ, say in the sum of $2,son.oo.
with 8 per cent per annum from June
8, 1909, until paid, and 10 per cent on
said amount of principal and interest as
attorneys fees. and $1,000 fee for cur
ator ad hoe, and all costs of suit.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian Nov. a. Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
SAFE
No. r3,zsa-Tn The first Jaaisial Die
trict Court Of cadds Parish. La;

No I3,z3a-Tn the Firu Jadisial Dis.
trict Court Of Cadds Parish. La.
Jacques Laoaze VS.. J. A. Clesi Il Il
BY virtue OF writ of heri fasias 30
me issued in the abova numbered and
entitled suit, from the Honorable Firv,
judicial District Court Of Caddo Par
Ist', Louisiana, ] have seized and win
offer for sale at public auction, without
the benefit of appraisenent, for cash
according to law, at the principal front
door of the court house of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, during the legal hours
for sales. on
SATURDAY, JAN. Is, roo.
Lot IN Of block Of Howard Cole sub
division of the City of Shreveport, La,
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon. The above property seized az
belonging to the above defendant ans
to be sold to satisfy the debt specified
IN the said writ, say in the sum of ESQ,
with 8 per cent per annum interest
thereon from September Il 1908. and
10 per cent attorneys fees on amount
OF principal and interest, and in the
further sum of $1oa6 with S per cent
per a1num interest thereon from June
IL, 1900 unit pad, and the further sum
OF $14.46, with S per cent per annum
interest from July "a, 1909, and $Iooe
curator ad hoe fees, and ali costs of THE
suit. ]. p. FIOURNOY
Caucasian, Nov. IS. Sheria.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo,
Office of the Board of Supervisors of
Election in and for Caddo Parish,
Louisiana-Tn accordance with the cleo
ton laws of the State of Louisiana, and
pursuant to the proclamation of His
Excellency, Jared Y. Sanders, notice is
hereby given, and we proclaim that an
election will be held at the various pre-
cincts as now established by law in the
Fourth Ward of the Parish of Caddo,
State of Louisiana, on
TUESDAY, jan. IS, 1910,
for the election of a Police Juror for
said Ward Four, vice jules Dreyfuss,
deceased; said election Is to be held
held under the general election laws of
the State of Louisiana, and at the fol
lowing precincts and under the super
vision of the following commissioners
and clerks, to-wit; :
Precinct One (Chatwin Brothers,
Market and Travis Streets: Sidney
Groner, H. r. Strube, J. c. Beasley,
commissioners; Abe Goodman. clerk.
Precinct Two (Court Housed Theo-
dore Voigt, D. H, Bains, Heidi Kendall,
commissioners; r. III. Lindsay, clerk.
Precinct Three Ferris MONSIEUR,
corner Lake and Louisiana streetsl !:
Milo Booher, Adam Dick, w. w. Har-
beson, commissioners; Fred Wappler,
clerk.
Precinct -Four (Bob Hughes storsl;
John T. Eason, NJ Dingle, R L.
Hughes, commissioners; Paul d. Means,
clerk.
Precinct Five Charles Steers storey
W. S. Dennis, M. A. Levy, Arthur Le-
Rosen, commissioners; Hoyie Tonkies,
clerk.
Precinct Six (Snyder's Implement
Housed; Dolpl11 D. Frantz, T. H.
Moore, A. T. Roquemore, commission
ers; w. B. Simpson, clerk.
Precinct Seven Henry Zwally Photo
Gallery: Henry Basch, j. I. Bateman,
r. r. Galloway, commissioners; ]. A.
Fazzina, clerk.
Precinct Eight (Alfred Bros Store1
G. ]. Lucar, ]. F. Lambert, B. P.
Barker, commissioners; ]. c. Alfred,
clerk.
Precinct Nine (Luchini Shop: w.
r. Lassiter, c. Luehini, ]. c. Mahien,
commissioners; George L. Woodward,
clerk.
Precinct Ten (Jeweiiaj w. +. Monk.
house, D. Fl. Jones, R E. Rogers, COM
missioners; ]. c Ross, clerk.
And we do hereby require and direct
that the polls be open from 6 am. until
ppm, on the day of said election, and
the commissioners are hereby instructed
to count the votes Immediately after the
closing of the polls and make due re-
turns to the undersigned supervisors Of
election, according to law.
Thus done and signed at Our Office in
the City OF Shreveport, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana on this the 18th day of De
eember 1909.
vvHTLYH lad gR
w. H. SCHEEN,
President Of Board Of Supervisors oi
Elections for Caddo Parish, Ia.
w. c. AGURS,
MARMADUKE WARD,
Members OF Board OF Supervisors 81
Elections for Caddo Parish. Ia
December I6. 1900
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21

papers publshedrin the City of Shreve
port, Louisiana, at least'thirty (3o) day!
before said meeting shall be held
ARTICLE *.
When ever this corporation shall b.
dissolved, by limitation or otherwise, it
affairs shall be liquidated by three Cd
commissioners appointed by the stock
holders of this corporation at meeting
held for the purpose.
Done and passed at my office in the
City of Shreveport, Parish of Caddo
and State of Louisiana, in the presence
of c.. S. Cook and L. Brown and me
notary, on this the 18th day of No
vember 1909.
(MRS,) E. j. CHAVISs
(MISS) E. NORRINGTON.
T. P. WHITE.
MARY J. HARRIS.
A. B WILSON
(MRS.) E. BURGESS.
(MRS) BETTE LA CALLS.
r. H. SMITH.
(MISS) b. C. MURRAY.
WILLIS STEWART.
A. @. MELTON, by F. A. B.
S. M JONES, by F. A. B.
Attestt
C. S. COOK.
L. BROWN.
F. A. BLANCHARD,
Notary Public in and for Caddo Parish.
Having examined the above and fore
going act of incorporation, and finding
nothing contained therein contrary to
law hereby approve the same. Done
and signed at my Office in Shreveport,
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on this the
18th day of November 1909.
J. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial District
of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded De-
cember Is, 1000 w. M. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
l hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act as the same now appears
on file and of record in my Office Given
under my hand and seal of Office this
18th day of December 1900
w. NJ LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex.Ohicio Deputy Re-
corder. Dee. rs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. I3yoo7-First District Court, Par.
ish Of Caddo, State of LouisiaHa
Succession of ]. d. Browning.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs
Olivia Browning, administrators, hat
this day filed tableau of debts in said
succession, and unless opposition b.
made thereto within the time specified
by law the same will be duly homolo-
gated as prayed for.
/ Witness the HonorabIes T. r. Bel
and "A. j Murff, judges of said court.
sthis the 26th day of November 1900.
F. A. LEONARD,
Nov. 28 Clerk.
II you need letter heads, we thinh We
can please you. Phone 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
ARTICLE III.

The objects and purposes for which
this corporation is formed, and the bus
mess to be carried on by ii is hereby
declared to be For the industrial and
educational advancement of the colored
race; for the care, both morally and
physically, of orphan children, and gem
orally to conduct an orphanage and
school for colored children
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21

any informally in organization have tft
| effect of rendering this charter null ant
void or exposing stakeholder to liza,
bility beyond the unpaid amount of his
stock. The subscription and stock book
shall be kept at the office and domicile
of the company, where certificates OF
stock shall be issued, and no transfer OF
stock shall be recognized as valid or
binding until same is made upon the
stock books of the company, and no
share of stock shall be transferred, sold
or disposed of, without the stockholders
first being given ten days notice and
allowing them the privilege of first pur-
chasing such stock at its market value
ARTICLE VI.
This charter may be changed or
amended or the corporation may be
dissolved with the assent of three
fourths go of the amount of the cap
ital stock thereof at any meeting of the
stockholders convened for that purpose
after ten days previous notice has been
given by publication in some newspaper
in the Paris hof Caddo. When the cor
poration is dissolved its affairs shall be
liquidated by three commissioners
elected by the stockholders for that
purpose at meeting of the stockhold
ers convened for that purpose after ten
days previous notice in one of the news
papers published in the Parish of Cad
do, and then said commissioners shall
have full authority to wind up its af-
fairs, dispose of its assets, settle its LA
bilities and distribute the proceeds
among the stockholders.
This done and signed in the Parish of
Caddo on this the 18th day of Deem
Der in the year of our Lord one thous-
and nine hundred and nine, in tn pres
ence of F. L. Wisdom and D. Rose1l-
thai, competent witnesses, and before
the undersigned notary public.
T. F. SARGENT.
]. J. PAXTON,
per T. F. Sargent
S. C.. BARROW,
per T. F. Sargent.
B. L SARGENT.
| authorize my wife to sign.
7. F. SARGENT
FRED H. SCHEEN.
FRANK FILES.
V. L. MCCARTHY.
Attest:
F. L. WISDOM.
D. ROSENTHAL.
A. B. FREYER, |
Notary Public, Caddo Parish, La
This is to certify that | have exam
ined the above and foregoing charter,
and finding nothing therein contrary to
law, | hereby approve the same. Dated
this 18th day of December A. D. 1909
]. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial Dis
trict, Caddo Parish, La
Endorsed: Filed and recorded De
cember IS, 1909. w. M. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
on file and of record in my office. Given
under my hand and seal of office this
18th day of December 1909.
w. M. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and exOficio Deputy Re
corder. Dec. 10
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
Ions necessary for
the corporation
of the business al
ARTICLE v.
rate powers of thi


All corporate powers of this corpor-
alton shall be vested in and exercised
by trustee board, consisting of fifteen
members Of the said corporation, nine
of whom shall constitute a quorum, and
shall have a president, vice president,
secretary and treasurer, all to be elected
BY the members Of the corporation in
person or by proxy. The following
shall constitute the FIRST board of trus-
tees: A. v. Williams, president; Will
lis A. Stewart, vice president; E. Nor
rington, secretary; and the following
trustees: Lille d. Davis, Joseph Roy,
John A. Chavis, T. P. White, 5. NJ.
Jones, b. La Gals, c. S. Cook, L.
Brown, r. II. Smith, A. G. Miller,
and the said officers and board of trus-
tees shall hold Office for the period of
one (Il year from date, and Until their
successors are elected. Should any va
eancy occur in the board of trustees It
shall be filed by the remaining trustees.
The trustees shall have the power to
make their own bylaws not contrary to
the laws of this Charter.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
ARTICLE VI.

The officers of this corporation shall
be as follows: E. j Chavis, president;
E. Norrington, first vice president;
Betty La Calls, second vice president;
Mary ]. Harrison. third vice president;
Little Davis, treasurer; Bertha C. Muir
ray, secretary. The treasurer shall be
the custodian Of all moneys Of this cor
poration, and shall pay ont the same
only on the presensment OF warrants TO
him regularly drawn and signed BY the
president and the secretary BY author
ity Of the board Of trustees only. He
shall give bond in the sum Of FIVE hum
dren dollars with hood and solvent %
curity for the faithful performance Of
his duties.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
ARTICLE VIE.

No mere informally Of writing 81
speech shall invaIidste this charter. moi
shall any individual member thereby b
personally responsible nor held liable
for is debts.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
ARTICLE VIII.

This act of incorporation may be al
tered or amended, or the corporation
herein be dissolved with the consent Of
two-thirds OF the charter members pres
ent In person at any regular meeting,
due notice OF this purposs, intention OF
desire being made IN one Of the news-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-21
CHARTER
or THE HEARTS EASE BENEvo
LENT INDUSTRIAL TRAIN
ING SCHOOL AND
ORPHANAGE

State of Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo
Be It known, that on this the 18th day
of September, 1909, before me, Frank
A. Blanchard, notary public in and
for the said parish and State, duly com
nissioned and qualified, personally came
and appeared the undersigned persons,
who. in the presence Of the attesting
witnesses, declared that, availing them.
selves of the provisions of Act No. sc
of the Legislature OF this State, ap-
proved June 40, 1888, and Of those OF
the general laws of this State relative
to the organization of corporations,
they have formed and organized them
selves into corporation for the objects
and purposes set forth in the following
act of incorporation, which they accept
as their charter.