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Dr. Orr, our post-master has got his now and Ttniquo store building finished and it is well suited for liia mnlUfa-rious stocks of goods. He recognizes thg fact that enterprise always wins in this section and is prepared tlicre-for.The Greenback sentiment is quite strong in this section and they will poll a vote that will astonish the old parties.A.-S. Long has fully made up his mind that 110 man nor no sett of men nor company of men can or shall beat him in prices.Sam. Howies Sliineinan’s is the place to get the best of everything in their line.New stylo shoulder braces, something extra, at Rowe’s.Dominoes, common and line ones, at Ilowe’s.Dixon Items.The Grain Elevator and Harris’ New Hotel progressing rapidly.The Glorious 4th has passed and 110 great casualities to record.Candidates are getting plenty.Dixon is the largest town in Pulaski County so says our •'numerator.Not many of our citizens celebrated 011 tlie 3rd or '5th.The Editor of the Tribune says that Blacksnake that lie saw suspended across the road ahead of him1 on a late trip was 40 feet long. Now Joe you ought to taper oft.A. II. Franklin lias now a Deer Park enclosed bring on ths young venison.D. Branson, F. Strobaeh and Henry Webster of Holla and ,T. Larkin Johnson of Crocker registered at the Pulaski House to-day.Walter J,. Wilson is the most prominent Groeubaeker of this place.On being asked by a St. Louis Drummer if they did not want something in corsets. Billy Howard said 110 wove got that here in Dixon.The okl Pioneer, Thomas Backus was in town one day this week.J. H. Imboden lias been out rusticating this week.Wm. .Spalding is now a granger 011 the Gasconade bottoms.Sibert is happy, its a little engine.Allen AlcGrigor lost a valuable watch this week, he thinks ho has as much trouble as a married man.Tom Duffy has an agency for Garfield Arthur charts for the campaign.Fancy Dress Goods, 10 cents per yard at Delisle’sFancy Dress Goods, 10 cents per yard, at Delisle’s.If you want to sell wool call upon A. S. Long and get the highest prices paid White Granite Teas at 40 to 50 cents per set at Dklisle’s.Qucensware, at less than Bankrupt Prices at Dklisle’s.Stoneware 10 cents per gallon at Delisek’s.Prints in Good Order, 5 cents at Delisle’s.St. James Items.As nsual on our festal days some of our would be men, among the hobble de-poys put- on aim by getting drunk and then getting out 011 the streets and swearing loudly. Knives were brandished, pistols threatened, hut nothing especial done. One of the youths got his fond parient after him and lie tried to choke a little reason into hisFlat Grove School Report.Ed. New Era :—A three months term of school in district No. 4, township 3S, rango 7, closed July 3d, 1880.Number of scholars enrolled, males, 12; females, 28. No. of days attendance of all scholars, 1,800; averago number of scholars attending each day, 30; average number of days attendance of each scholar, 50; number of days taught, 00.The following is a report of examination on a scale of zero to ten:Orthography—Thomas Gale, 9; Bennie liakey, 0; Frank Dunivan, 0; Joseph Nowboumi, .8; James Bullock, 10; John Day, 10; John Williams, 10; Els-worth Noblet, G; Anna Gaddy, 10; Mary Chappell, 10; Ilattic Chappell, 10; Anna Perret, 10; Lizzie Gale, 10; Alice Itay, 10; Emma Day, 10; Della Chappell, 9: Laura Burton, 8; Elsie Wagon-seller, S; Lizzie Barfield, 8; Lucy Bay, 8; Stella Gaddy, 10; Ilattio Newbonnd, 10.Beading—class A. Thomas Gale, 8.5; Bennie Rakey, 0.5; Sarah Lane, 9; Anna Gaddy, 8; Alary Chappell, 9; Ilattic Chappel!, 9.5; Anna Perret, 8.5; Lizzie Gale, 10; Alice Ray, 8. Class B—Emma Day, 9.5; Della* Chappell, 9.5; John Williams, 9.5. Class C—Frank Dunivan, 10; Joseph Newbonnd, 9.5; James Bullock, 9.5; John Day, 9.5; Elsie Wag-onsollor, 10; Laura Burton, 10; Lizzie Barfield, 9; Lucy Ray, 9.5. Class I)— Els worth N obi el, 8; Stella Gaddy, 8; Elbe Ray,8.Writing—Thomas Gale, 8; Bennie Rakey, 7; John Williams, 5; Frank IJunivan, 5; Joseph Ncwbound, 5; Jas. Bullock, 5; Alary Chappell, 9; llatlie Chappell, 7; Anna Perret, 0; Lizzie Gale, 8; Alice Ray, 7; Della Chappell, 7; Laura Burton, 5; Elsie Waguiiseller, 4; Sarah I/,me, 8.Arithmetic—class A, (in Ray’s Part Third,) Sarah Lane, 10; Afary Chappell, 10; Thomas Gale, 10; Alice Ray, 8. Class B, (in Ray’s Intellectual,) Bennie Rakey, 10; John Williams, 10; Frank Dunivan, 9; Joseph Newbonnd, 9; Jas. Bullock, 9; John Day, 33; Anna Gaddy, S.5; Ilattio Chappell, 33; Anna Perret, 10; Bizzie Gale, 10; Emma Day, 10; Della Chappell, 10; Lucy Ray, 8; Laura Burton, 10. Class C, (in Ray’s Primary) Els'worih Noblet, S; Stella Gaddy, .8; Ilattiq Newbonnd, S; Lizzie Barfield, 8; Elsie Wagonseller, 10.Geography—class A, Sarali Lane, 10; Mary Chappell, 9; Thomas Gale, 9, Class 13, Bennie Rakey, 9; Anna Gaddy, 10; Ilattio Chappell, 9.5; Anna Perret, Lizzie Gale, 10; Alice Itay, 9; Emma Day, 10; Delia Chappell, 10.The scholars perfect in attendance are John Williams, Lizzie Galo and Laura Burton. All the scholars merit great praise for deportment.The school closed with a picnic, but owing to the inclemency of the weather, the expected crowd was greatly diminished, still a goodly number was present. At noon a bountiful repast was spread, which did great credit to the ladies. Tho day was devoted to recitations in the different branchos of study pursued, declamations, singing, etc. In tho evening the crowd dispersed fully believing, and especially tho scholars-and teacher, that tlie school had been an entire success in every respect. Af. e. Hastings,Teacher.duly assigned us by giving the first issue.OBJECTS OF TIIE GKANGE.Tlie great object of tlie organization of the Patrons of Husbandry is to unite tlie agricultural classes into one grand fraternal association for the general good of all, to cultivate a more social feeling, a stronger moral obligation towards each other, to educate and become conversant with tho science of agriculture, methods of business, laws, of trade, political economy, and tho affairs of government. To become thus educated, elevates the farmers to a higher plane of usefulness, through which they exert an influence for good ,to all mankind, and secure protection to themselves and their interest. Removing all feeling of hatred and jealousies, having 110 sympathy with class and sectional strife, knowing but one class, and that tho people, 011c government, and that of tho people and for tlie .whole people.To emancipate the farmers from tlie bondage of iniquitous combinations and unscrupulous corporations and ct them free, and upon an equal footing with other classes and interests to the end that the blessings of government may be equitably distributed to all, and tho burdens shared proportionately by all.WIIAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.Tens of thousands of farmers and their families who have united in this grand organization of farmers have cultivated that social, .fraternal feeling that truly makes them a band of brothers and sisters, working together for the elevation of each other, exerting an intluonce for good in the caitse of humanity. Thoy have bidden adieu to selfish partisan ism, strife and sectionalism. They have educated themselves as patrons, and to-day occupy positions of high rank in society for usefulness. They have educated themselves and now fully understand every object and principle of our declared purposes, and most effectually defend the rights of tho fanners in all places and upon every occasion.Our demands for justice liavo been considered-by tho highest courts of the land, and favorable decisions have been rendered in cases affecting warehouse charges, patent-right claims, transportation privileges, etc. Not all that is desirable has been obtained, but enough has been accomplished to show that more can be done.Our petitions to the Congress of tlie United States have been respected, and to a limited extent complied with. Our interests is to-day considered, and our demands investigated in the Senate of llio United States. Alany of the changes suggested in the work of the Agricultural Department of tho National Government have been adopted and are now in practice.We have gained the respect and are exerting an infiuenco in tlie different departments of our National Government, which if followed up properly will postively lead to good results Alany thousands of farmers, through the instrumentality of this organize lion, are now united and determined to work together to advance the agricultural interest ami place it where it of right belongs, in the front rank of all interests and professions, and se-.i'tire for it a inst. nrnnnrtion of renre-
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Rolla New Era Newspaper
Rolla, Missouri, US
Sat, Jul 10, 1880
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