Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-03-17
POMONA GRANGE
IS ORGANIZED.

Colley on Friday and Saturday,
Mar. 3 and 4, for the purpose of
organizing Pomona Grange No. 62
for Sullivan County, heretofore
Bradford and Sullivan Counties be-
ing united in one Pomona district.
Grange called to order at 1880
a. m. by Deputy Ulysses Bird.
Bro. Albert M. Cornell of Brad
ford County explained why it had
been thought advisable to divide
the Pomona District and that only
the best wishes of Bradford County
prevail. d. f. McCarty spoke
about why it was best to divide
and that Sullivan County members
have only the best feeling for Brad
ford County. Adjourned for dim
ner.
Afternoon Session opened with
reports of subordinate Oranges.
AS all Oranges were not represent
ed a full report was not obtained,
but those obtained show good
healthy condition. The following
committee was appointed on resolu-
tions: d. F. McCarty, Mrs. Emma
Brown, A. B. Kilmer, Mrs. M. w.
Reeser and Mrs. G.. f. Hunsinger.
Question box: care you in favor of
Reciprocity with Canada?'' referred
to A. M. Cornell who said in part
that as the bill stands he is not in
favor of it. 1t fails to protect the
agricultural interests and grants
protection to the large corporations
which do not need protection.
General Discussion by M. w. Rees
er, d. F. McCarty, A. B. Kilmer
and others. Bro. Bird says as the
moneyed power is looking after its
interests, it is time for the farmer
| to look after his welfare. "Does
it pay to raise young cattle for
beef in this country?" Fred Sax
er thinks it does as it helps to build
up the farm. "What can we do to
build up the Grange in Sullivan
County?' Hon. NJ. w. Reeser,
saws we should talk more about the
Grange. it's objects, it's benefits,
social as well as educational. Bro.
Cornell says: "Talk Grange; talk
earnestly and results are sure to
follow" He also recommends
Grange publicity work and ex-
planned how it is being done in
some counties. Bro. Cornell stat
ed that as we have none of the
paraphenalia necessary to confer
the 5th. degree, it would be i'm
possible to do so, and after obligat-
ing the candidates, proceeded to ex-
plain the mysteries of this degree
which he did in an impressive man
ner. After a song by the Grange,
Sister Angie Reeser read very
good paper ga Wife's Share in Max
ing an Ideal Home" Address was
made M. w. Reeser who told some
of the reasons why the Grange does
not grow as it should. He believes
in thorough organization of the
farmer. DR.. M. E. Herman made
a short address. A. M. Cornell
then told of the things a Grange
does for person. Among the
many good things he said that it
teaches us to forget self and selfish
ness and think more about others;
it helps to develop character; it
elevates our morals; it qualities a
man for public business, or a pub
lie trust; 1t makes higher ideal
ism in our lives and homes.
Saturday 1920. Grange opened
in fifth degree. Election of Office
ers: w. NJ, M. w. Reeser; w.
O., E. w. Hill; w. L., E. G. Rog-
ers; w. S., w. B. Snider, Asst.
S. T. Bender, Chap, Mrs. Lewis
Zaner; Treas, d. F. McCarty.
Bro. Cornell then installed the Of
ficers present. He then gave the
new Pomona an order from the