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The Grange and the Farmer's Alliance
The Patrons of Husbandry, better known as the Grange, was one of the
first general farmers' organizations in the United States.
Organized after the Civil War, it flourished in the 1870s, and then
began to decline in the 1880s.
The grange contributed to the rise of other farmers' and political
groups, including the Southern Farmers Alliance, the Greenback Party and
the Populist Party.
The whereabouts of the records of the various grange chapters in Brazos
County are not known.
A list of Subordinate Granges, Reports as organized in the State of
Texas ...
No. Name of Grange Town County Name of sec'y
P.O. Address
210. Henry Union Brazos D.N. Saunders
Brya n
211. Tryon Tryon Brazos J.P. Floyd
Brya n
214. Wickson --- Brazos J.W. Robinson
Brya n
Waco Daily Examiner, 16 April 1874, page 4
The Rural Texan is the title of a new paper to be established at Bryan
by G.L. Goodwin & Co. It is to be devoted exclusively to the interests
of agriculturalists. The Grange department will be under the control of
an experienced and competent member of the Patrons of Husbandry. The
publishers pledge themselves °to make the Rural Texan superior in
style and execution to any paper in the State, and to spare neither
labor nor money to render it in every respect worthy of the great cause
to which it will be devoted." W.W. Lang, Master of the Texas State
Grange, writes to the publishers of the Rural Texan: °I cordially
indorse and approve your efforts and desire your success." Galveston
Weekly News, 15 February 1875, page 8
°To the Patrons of Husbandry of Brazos County Council," Waco Daily
Examiner, 9 December 1875, page 1. °... Yours fraternally, R.
Hudspeth, J.M. Zimmerman, G.H. Love, S.M. Hunter, com. A resolution was
passed requesting this report to be published both in the Rural Texan,
of Bryan, and the Examiner and Patron, of Waco. S.M. Hunter, Sec."
Macy, Texas, Nov. 28, 1875. Ed. Examiner and Patron: I will pen you a
few lines, and if you have no room for it in your paper, I trust it will
find a place in your waste basket. Why men will raise cotton is a
question that is harped upon by every paper in the State. I think there
are questions which have larger range for discussion than this, but none
of so great importance. There is not a planter in this section of
country who does not know and realize that he is every year going down
hill by raising cotton, at the present prices. But being so accustomed
to it, and seeing no other channel in which to direct his energy, each
year he goes into it with new zeal and more earnestness, to make more
this year than any year previous. Well, such and such a man is not
going to plant much cotton this year, and I will plant a large acreage,
so if cotton is a good price I will make my °jack." So this is the
secret of so much cotton raising, to the exclusion of other crops, which
is done more by large planters than small ones, and if we would consider
the fact that nearly all are pursuing the same course, year after year,
we would soon see that the amount thus raised is accelerating our
downward course. It is remarkably strange that men of intelligence will
not take warning from their own past experience, when the facts are so
plain, and the bad results so certain. It is the hardest crop to raise
that a man can plant, the most uncertain, requires the hardest labor and
the most of it, is on hand the longest, and is less profitable than any
other, but still we cleave it to the closer. We raise cotton to buy
corn, to buy meat, lard, and nearly all the necessaries of life, while
this is an excellent hog country, a good corn country, and in fact, it
is a good country for a great many things we buy. We buy our brooms,
and this is an excellent country for broom corn; we buy our sugar and
molasses, which we could raise at home. But we don't have time to
bother with these things. Our cotton crop is pressing us; consequently,
when we get our cotton out we sell it, pay up our store accounts, pay
our taxes and other little debts. After which we hardly have money
enough to subscribe for a newspaper. And now it is not strange that we
continue to plant cotton? But I suppose it is a habit, like chewing
tobacco, and we can't quit it. But perhaps this is enough on this
subject at present. Yours, etc., N.M. McDonald, Sec. Payne Prairie
Grange, 370. Waco Daily Examiner, 11 December 1875, page 1
Grange elections ... Tryon, 211, Brazos County: J.M. Zimmerman, W.M.;
F.J. Seals, Secretary. Waco Daily Examiner, 17 February 1876, page 2,
col.2
Bryan, Tex., March 12, 1876. Editor Examiner and Patron: You will
please transfer your valuable and much-esteemed paper that you have been
sending me as Master of Henry Grange, No. 210, for the past year, to the
name of J.C. Lawrence, who is Master for this ensuing year. Also please
notify me when my subscription expires, as I have forgotten the date I
commenced. I want it all the time, and I will always look around among
my old clothes and rake up the money for so good a journal as I know the
Examiner and Patron to be. Yours truly, R. Hudspeth.
We trust it will be many long years before Bro. H. fails to find the
requisite $2.15, or is compelled to write in any other strain of the
Examiner and Patron. The $2.15 is necessary to keep the machine
running, but a faithful, unselfish and conscientious journalist finds
his best reward in the knowledge of having done his whole duty, and in
winning good opinions from good men. Waco Daily Examiner, 23 March
1876, page 1, col. 5.
Wellborn, Brazos Co., Texas, March 28, 1876. Ed. Examiner and Patron:
In looking over the advertisements of your excellent paper, I find one
addressed to the Master of each Grange in Texas, over the signature of
J.B. Vance. I have been informed that he is not a member of our Order.
Is it right to publish his advertisement in this manner, without stating
to the brotherhood that he is not connected with the Order? Is not
calculated to give him those advantages of the Grange which he is not
entitled to? I am trying to procure another club for your paper; I
think I will succeed in a short while. The Brazos County Council meets
in our hall on the first Wednesday in May. Will you not attend? We
occupy a hall of our own, upper floor 40 by 30 feet. The Grange is
small but workers. We unite with the popular cry of °Coke for the
Senate," and can't see the justice of opposing him on the ground of
selfishness. Why will not Richard H. make a good Governor?
Respectfully yours, A. R. Canfield, W.M. Wellborn Grange, 639. Waco
Daily Examiner, 5 April 1876, page 2, col. 2
Wellborn, Brazos Co., Tex., May 15, 1876. Ed. Examiner and Patron: We
feel jubilant over the election of Texas' illustrious son to the
exalted position of U.S. Senator, and we express the gratitude of the
Democracy of the fifteenth senatorial district to the Hon. T.J.
McCulloch, who, by his manly course, aided in producing this result,
sacrificing his own personal desires to gratify his constituencies.
Pursuant to adjournment, Brazos County council met in our hall on May 3,
well represented. Harmony prevailed, causing its labors to be pleasant
and useful. I think we are now moving in the right direction as regards
our mercantile arrangements, and I hope the plan adopted will be
cheerfully accepted by the subordinate Granges within her jurisdiction.
A.G. Neely, Secretary of Wellborn Grange, was unanimously chosen Deputy
Lecturer for our county. It is hoped that Worthy Master Land will send
him a commission immediately, as we are needing his services. Council
adjourned to meet at Millican, the first Wednesday in August. It was my
pleasure to install the officers of Millican Grange on last Saturday.
The meeting was well attended, and those present seemed to be
enthusiastic in the cause. W.P. Hays was installed as Master for the
ensuing year, and Holt as secretary. The Worthy Master seems to be
jealous as to the welfare of his Grange, and if his assistant officers
and members will display this same spirit, the Order at Millican will
become a fixture. Master Abbott, on retiring from the position which he
has so ably filled for two years, addressed the Grange in his usual
happy style, urging them as Patrons and brethren to renewed exertions.
This Grange requires a verbal report from each member every regular
meeting concerning crops, as to acreage, cultivation, prospects, &c,
which we assure the fraternity are interesting as well as instructive.
It also encourages in the field as well as in the Grange room. As
opportunity is also granted the matrons to report on matters
appertaining to their department, I would recommend the adoption of this
plan to the subordinate Granges all over the State. It encourages the
modest, unpretending farmer to speak out, and take a part in the running
of the agricultural interests of the country. I have been deeply
interested in the plans suggested by your correspondents for the
preservation of meat. While I heartily endorse the plan to preserve
meat, without removing the bone, I cheerfully accept the method of Yegua
concerning spoiled meat, but would be better pleased to know the precise
corner of the moot to set the kettle in and whether it is necessary to
stir with a sassafras stick. Fraternally, A.H. Canfield, Master
Wellborn Grange, No. 639. Waco Daily Examiner, 28 May 1876, page 1,
col. 7.
Steep Hollow Grange, No. 451, Bryan, Texas, October 10, 1876. Ed.
Examiner and Patron: We fully endorse Brother R. Crawford, of Robertson
County, ideas and again say the Examiner and Patron's head is level,
go on. We heartily concur with your opinion in regard to expelling
members for non payment of dues. We think, to suspend or drop them from
the rolls is sufficient punishment for that offence, no matter what his
reasons may be for not paying his dues. We have now a co-operative
Grange store in Bryan, with a capital of about $5,000. There is strong
opposition to it, but our members and even outsiders are trading briskly
with it. The cotton crop has been injured by the worms some, but we are
making as much as we can gather. Corn crops are very good, and is
selling at twenty-five cent pre bushel. I find many are anxious to take
your valuable paper, and I think I will be able to send you a handsome
number of subscribers soon. Fraternally yours, E.F. Jones, W.M. Waco
Daily Examiner, 13 October 1876, page 1, col. 6.
Bryan ...The Grange store is getting in quite an assortment of goods in
its line, and the managers of it inform us that they are getting a very
good trade. We understand that this establishment is particularly
preparing itself for the handling of home made syrups, of which we are
glad to state, our county is making no small amount ... The oil mills
are paying out at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars a week. Galveston
Daily News, 17 October 1876, page 2.
Brazos Co., Texas, Nov. 28, 1876. Ed. Examiner and Patron: Enclosed
you will find money order for $5, appropriated by Steep Hollow Grange
for the Estray Journal. Please send first copy to our Grange, directed
to J.W. Barron, Secretary, or E.F. Jones, Master, Steep Hollow Grange
No. 451. J.W. Barron, Secretary. Waco Daily Examiner, 5 December 1876,
page 1, col. 5.
Wellborn, Texas, Dec. 8, 1876. Ed. Examiner and Patron: Wellborn
Grange, No. 637, at its last meeting, voted $5 for the Estray Journal,
and ordered the Secretary to notify you of the same. Though a live
Grange, numbering only 30 members, we have a splendid hall, and are
working for the good of the Order. Yours respectfully, A.G. Neeley,
Secretary. Waco Daily Examiner, 14 December 1876, page 1, col. 7.
Henry Grange, Dec. 15, 1876. Ed. Examiner and Patron: On Saturday
last this Grange closed her business for this year. H.R. Henry is our
Worthy Master for next year, and official documents should be addressed
accordingly. Our Grange is working slowly but surely. During this year
we have furnished our hall with a full set of first-class furniture. We
have built up a library of perhaps one hundred volumes of useful and
interesting works. Part of the year we have had a library society, and
as you have seen, we have done our part in getting up the stock
supplement, which we are anxiously looking for, with the hope that it
will become one of the main features of our Order; in fact, the State
cannot well afford to do without something of the kind. We have also
contributed some funds to charitable purposes. We have also assisted
our Council in building up our Grange store at Bryan, which is proving
itself to be a complete success. We get our goods at greatly reduced
rates. Capt. Closs, the efficient manager, handles our cotton clear
through for 37 cents per bale, for which we paid $1 last year, and I
learn that the handling of cotton paid the entire expense of the
institution. If it is not too intrusive on your valuable time and space
I will make a suggestion for the good of our Grange stores, the most of
which are inexperienced in buying goods. Let them hold a convention
each store sending one delegate; let them compare bills and determine
the best market, and all trade at one house, under such contract as may
suit all parties best. I believe this would secure to them better
bargains, and enable them to compete with merchants who buy largely.
Yours fraternally, P. Taylor, Sec'y, Henry Grange, No.210. Waco Daily
Examiner, 20 December 1876, page 1, col.7
Bryan Appeal: Brazos County Council convenes on the 7th of February at
Wickson Grange hall. Worthy Master Lang, of the State Grange, will be
present. Galveston Daily News, 6 February 1877, page 2
Brazos County Council Grange will meet with Payne's Prairie Grange, at
Payne's Prairie, on the first Wednesday in May. Galveston Daily News,
10 April 1877, page 2
Wellborn, a little village, situated fourteen miles south of Bryan, was
on Saturday last the scene of a very pleasant affair in the way of a
meeting of Grangers and farmers generally, and their wives and
daughters. Galveston Daily News, 15 May 1877, page 4.
Wellborn, Texas, June 3, 1877. Ed. Examiner and Patron: Brazos County
Council Grange will hold its session on Wednesday, the first day of
August, with Shiloh Grange in Robertson County. We expect an
interesting time, and would be pleased to have you with us. Please give
notice in the Examiner and Patron. Crops were never better, and the
Grange never in a more prosperous condition. Yours truly, A. R.
Canfield, W.M., B.C.C.G. Waco Daily Examiner, 14 July 1877, page 2,
col.2.
*A.R. Canfield, article, Waco Daily Examiner, 10 August 1877, page 2,
col. 2. Text of his speech to Brazos Co. grange
The Bryan Pilot announces the presence of a white scoundrel who is
there endeavoring to organize a colored grange and putting mischief in
the heads of the Negroes and money in his own pocket. After raising
about $100 the rascal left for other pastures. Brenham Daily Banner, 21
August 1877, page 1, col.i
Wellborn, Sept. 24, 1877. Ed. Examiner: I notice in your last issue
that you have advertised our Grange meeting for the 30th of October.
You will please change time to the 3d. We desire a general turn-out of
the Patrons of Husbandry, within the jurisdiction of Brazos County
Council, to attend to important business, and after our affairs have
been attended to, it is the desire of many citizens and Grangers to
organize an immigration society. Most of the Granges are in prosperous
condition. Our store is doing a good business, and is becoming more
popular daily. Crops are short -not more than half an average.
Major W.E. Penn, the Texas Evangelist, has promised a few days visit,
the meeting commencing on the 2d Sabbath in October. Yours truly, A. R.
Canfield. Waco Daily Examiner, 27 September 1877, page 2, col.3.
*State Grange meeting at Bryan. Marshall Messenger, 5 January 1878,
page 2
°From Bryan," Galveston Daily News, 9 January 1878, page 1. State
grange met there.
°The State Grange," Galveston Daily News, 10 January 1878, page 1
°The State Grange," Galveston Daily News, 11 January 1878, page 1
Bryan, January 8 -The State Grange met here to-day -the master,
Col. W.W. Lang, presiding. Most of the officials of the State Grange,
including ladies, are here, and others are expected by next train.
About thirty-five counties are now represented by about sixty delegates,
already arrived. No business transacted by this body to-day, after the
opening, except the appointment and report of the committee on
credentials, the delivery of the master's annual address, and the
appointment of the several committees. The master's address is an
able one, and was received with applause. It is understood the Grange
will go as a body to the Agricultural and Mechanical College, to see for
themselves what is going on there. They are a body presenting a fine
appearance, full of energy and intelligence. Denison Daily News, 11
January 1878, page 1
°The State Grange," Galveston Daily News, 12 January 1878, page 1.
°... the proposition to indorse an agricultural journal to be started
at this place, by R.M. Smith & Co., of the Brazos Pilot, and Wm. R.
Cavitt, Esq., of Bryan ...."
°The State Grange," Galveston Daily News, 13 January 1878, page 1.
°... A proposition from the citizens of Bryan to provide a hall and
committee room free of charge for five years if the Grange will make its
permanent headquarters here, has not been acted on ...."
°The State Grange," Galveston Daily News, 15 January 1878, page 1.
°... It is said that Smith and Cavitt will start an agricultural
journal at this place without the support of the State Grange."
°The State Grange," Galveston Daily News, 16 January 1878, page 1.
°...Dr. Canfield, who is master of Brazos County Grange, is in favor
of adding several degrees of the order to the Grange ...."
In the State Grange meeting at Bryan, on Friday night, the contract
with the Waco Examiner, which has for some years been the official organ
of the Texas Grangers, was rescinded. Dennison Daily News, 17 January
1878, page 1
The State Grange in convention at Bryan resolved that the delegates of
the Texas State Grange, representing the agricultural interests of the
State, favor a repeal of the resumption act; the remonetization of
silver; the payment of the national bonds and interest in greenbacks; a
repeal of the national bank law; to make greenbacks a legal tender for
all debts due, private and public, and export and import; that national
bonds shall be taxed as other property. Denison Daily News, 22 January
1878, page 1
Brazos County -The meeting of Pomona Grange resolved itself into a
mass meeting of farmers on May 1st, and stirring speeches delivered by
Harvey Mitchell, S.D. Stockton and others. Resolutions were adopted
declaring that the taxes which sustained the national and state
government, are sustained by the agricultural masses, who constitute
more than one-half of the population; that political emoluments have for
a long time been almost entirely monopolized by the professional
classes; and that those comprising the meeting °will not support any
one for a representative office who is not a representative man, and in
entire sympathy with the agricultural, or this great industrial,
interest of this state." The resolutions approve the course of the
Waco Examiner, and °smile contemptuously upon those journals" which
oppose it. Galveston Daily News, 10 May 1878, page 3, col.i
Bryan, May 25 ... To-day, at Steep Hollow church, five miles from here
there was a Grange meeting and dinner after which the Democrats of the
precinct held a meet to elect delegates to the county convention.
Galveston Daily News, 26 May 1878, page 1
Bryan Pilot: The following are the officers of Steep Hollow grange for
1879: D.N. Dansby, W.M.; D.P. Cole, overseer; Green Buchanan,
secretary; A.F. Peters, chaplain; W.M. Simmons, steward; J.R. Jones,
assistant Steward; J.W. Barrow, recording secretary; J. Thibedeaux,
treasurer; A.J. Swearingen, gate keeper; Mrs. Green Buchanan, L.A.S.;
Miss Alice Hunter, Ceres; Miss Ella Lee, Pomona; Miss Mary Simmons,
Flora. Galveston Daily News, 12 January 1879, page 3, col.3
Bryan ... An interesting debate occurred today at the Grange hall five
miles east of Bryan. The contestants were young men belonging to
debating clubs in this and Grimes counties. A good dinner was provided
by the matrons of the neighborhood. Galveston Daily News, 23 May 1880,
page 1
Bryan, July 7 -The greenback convention of the fourth congressional
district convened here to-day. The attendance is estimated at 250 or
300. Dr. Rankin made a speech last night, and speeches were made to-day
by Col. Kenneday of Freestone County, Capt. A.N. Smith, of Robertson,
and Col. Brady, of Houston. The convention was called to order at 3
o'clock by Capt. F.M. Adams, chairman of the executive committee
for this district. Judge W.L. Thomas, of Grimes County, was made
permanent chairman, and H.C. Hanson and P.W. Hall secretaries. After
the business matters of the convention were concluded, Col. Brady, of
Houston, was nominated by acclamation for congress. Speeches to-night
by Capt. Smith, F.M. Adams and others. Galveston Daily News, 8 July
1880, page 1.
A greenback club was organized at the courthouse in Bryan last Saturday
night. A number of freedmen and few white men -about forty in all,
joined. Brenham Banner, 22 July 1880, page 2.
Bryan, August 7 - Dr. Rankin delivered a greenback speech at the
court-house this morning, and announced another for to-night, which
sickness in his family prevented. The county greenback convention met
this evening. J.M. Zimmerman was chosen permanent chairman, and Frank
Moore, secretary. The majority rule was adopted. Delegates to the
Hearne convention were selected, and go uninstructed. The following are
nominees for county officers: Legislature, J.M. Zimmerman; sheriff, Len
Hudson; county clerk, A.M. Boatright; district clerk, H.E. Peverly; tax
collector, L. Erwin; assessor, J.H. Buchanan; treasurer, Dr. McLelland.
The convention indorsed county judge, D.C. Barmore, county attorney,
W.R. Cavitt. Galveston Daily News, 8 August 1880, page 1, col.4
The Brazos Pilot is eminently correct in saying that the greenback
party is unnecessary. Brenham Banner, 2 October 1880, page 1.
Millican ... The election passed off quietly, with the following result
... Zimmerman (greenbacker), for representative, 319; Cavitt (democrat),
144; Pugh (independent), 66. The total vote cast was 552. Galveston
Daily News, 6 November 1884, page 1.
Bryan ... The grange store, under the management of Mr. J.W. Barron,
shipped to Galveston today 50 bales of cotton. Galveston Daily News, 5
September 1885, page 2.
Bryan ... State Treasurer Keller, of the Grange, delivered a very able
address to day to the Bethel Grange, which was attended by a large
assembly. Galveston Daily News, 11 July 1886, page 2.
Bryan, Aug.18 - Mr. H. Kernole has secured the Alliance trade of
Grimes County and will conduct stores at Navasota and Bryan. The
Bohemians are joining the Alliance. A lodge was organized at their
settlement near College Station Tuesday night with some forty members.
Dallas Morning News, 19 August 1886, page 5.
Bryan, Tex., August 15 -The Texas State Grange met at College
Station August 11, in its fourteenth annual session, in the chapel of
the Agricultural and Mechanical College ... (article continues at
length) ... Galveston Daily News, 16 August 1888, page 8
°State Grange of Texas," Galveston Daily News, 18 August 1888, page
3.
The following articles will appear in the Dallas Mercury of Jan. 24:
The board of directors of the farmers' alliance exchange at their late
meeting were reluctantly compelled to accept the resignation of Dr.
Fields as president of the exchange. They selected as his successor
Bro. Silas D.A. Duncan, who is eminently qualified to fill the position
to which he has been called. Bro. Duncan was born at New Orleans, La.,
June 21, 1849, and is therefore in the prime of life, being less than 40
years of age. In the summer of 1852 his parents moved to Ontario,
Canada, where he remained until 1856, when he again turned his face
toward the sunny south and located in Grimes County, Texas. In the
winter of that year, Bro. Duncan removed from Grimes County to Brazos
County, where he is now actively engaged in farming and stock raising,
and is one of Brazos County's most successful and progressive farmers.
He resides nine miles west of Bryan, the county seat. In 1878 he
married Miss M.S. Smith. Bro. Duncan joined the alliance four years ago
and to-day is one of its °wheel horses." From the day of his
initiation into the order he has been one of its most ardent supporters,
and has advocated its principles almost incessantly. He has served as
county lecturer of Brazos County and was appointed as state lecturer by
the executive committee of the farmers'state alliance. He served a
term as president of the Brazos County business enterprise, and also as
county commissioner. The exchange is fortunate in securing such an
earnest worker as President Duncan, and we predict for him, his
co-workers and the exchange a brilliant and successful career. In
regard to Brother Duncan's business qualifications we feel confident
in his ability to keep the bow of the exchange °well upstream." He
has been a successful farmer and has made a success of everything yet
attempted by him, and we are of the opinion that his keen foresight,
backed up by his high personal integrity, will bring the success the
entire order wishes for him, and at the same time the confidence of the
business world with which he will be brought in contact. Our best
wishes, Brother Duncan .... Dallas Morning News, 23 January 1889, page
6
Notice to the brethren of the Farmers Alliance of Brazos County. Bro.
Turnbull will deliver a series of lectures to the membership at the
following times and places:
Henry Alliance, April the 10th at 7 o'clock p.m.
Thompson Creek Alliance, April 11 at 7 o'clock p.m.
Friendship Alliance, April 12 at 7 o'clock p.m.
Macy Alliance, April 13 at 7 o'clock p.m.
New Village Alliance, April 16 at 7 o'clock p.m.
Battle Alliance, April 16 at 7 o'clock p.m.
Minter Springs Alliance April 17 at 7 p.m.
Millican Alliance, April 18 at 7 o'clock p.m.
Brethren, please take notice, and turn out to hear him, as matters of
importance will be discussed. H. Crenshaw, Pres., B.C.A. Southern
Mercury (Dallas), 21 March 1889, page 8
°The State Grange Fair," Dallas Morning News, 15 October 1889, page
8. °Last night the following directors state grange for the following
year were elected ... A.W. Buchanan, Bryan ...."
On Friday last at the solicitation of our esteemed friend, Dr. A. R.
Canfield, we had the pleasure of attending the meeting of Brazos County
Pomona Grange, at Thompson Creek Church. The doctor favored us with a
seat in his buggy. The attendance was not large, but the interest was
genuine, and good work was accomplished. A magnificent dinner was
served by the ladies. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 October 1889, page 1
Lawless ... The Grangers have about completed a very neat two-story
building here, which they intend using for a Grange store. Their goods
are bought and they expect to begin to receive them about the 25th inst.
Prof. Raymond will exercise control. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 October
1889, page 1
°The County Grange," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 October 1889, page 1
Lawless ... The grange store recently started here with about $1000
stock is selling about $100 per week. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 19 December
1889, page 5
The Brazos County Alliance will meet with Steep Hollow Alliance the
second Thursday in Jan. 1890, it being the 9th day thereof. Bro. Duncan
has promised to be with us; let every Alliance man in the county make it
a point to be present. H. Crenshaw, P.B.C.A. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26
December 1889, page 5
Alliance Directory.
A list of the Secretaries of Brazos County subordinate Alliances, and
their postoffices.
Secretary. Alliance Postoffice
A.A.Dean Friendship Bryan
Miss Anna Duff Steep Hollow Bryan
A.M. Lamm Prospect Bryan
S.H. Brockman Thompson Crk Bryan
G.W. Price Primrose Millican
A.S. Bullock Goodhope Bryan
H.F. Prinzil Tryon Bryan
R.L. Hall Claremont Bryan
W.M. Pearce Battle College
W.W. Weaver Henry Bryan
A.L. Orear Cottonwood Tabor
G.R. Dickerson Minter Spring Wellborn
J.A. Henry Macy Macy
Jno. Tauber New Village College
G.A. Foster Providence Bryan
(weekly) Bryan Eagle, 26 December 1889, p.8
*John C. Smith, born in Macon Co., GA, on 7 Apr.1852; came to Brazos
Co. in 1871; killed by William Dansby; married Miss Fannie Cloud in
Brazos Co. in 1873; farmer; left a widow and 6 children; member of
Tryon Grange; buried at Tryon Church. Brenham Daily Banner, 18
Feb.1890, p.i, col.i. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 Feb.1890, p.i, col.3; 8
May 1890, p.8, cols. 2 3.
[J.W. Barron] ... is living at the Ward place, recently vacated by the
Hon. A.W. Buchanan, who has returned to the country and assumed the
management of Steep Hollow Grange Store. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 March
1890, page 3, col. 2
Brazos County Alliance will meet with Henry Alliance on the first
Thursday in April. It is hoped a full delegation will be present. H.
Crenshaw, President B.C.A. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 March 1890, page 4
Mr. S.D.A. Duncan, manager of the State Alliance Exchange at Dallas,
has been at his home in this county for several days, looking after his
farming interests. He is enthusiastic over the Brazos County primaries,
and predicts a grand victory for the ticket to be selected. (weekly)
Bryan Eagle, 8 April 1890, page 5
°Resolutions of Respect, to the Memory of Brother John C. Smith,"
(weekly) Bryan Eagle, 8 May 1890, page 8, col. 3. Member of Tryon
Grange.
°The Grange," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 12 June 1890, page 1, col. 4.
A.W. Buchanan announces speeches to be given at Steep Hollow Grange,
Henry Grange, etc.
Notice to Alliance Members. There will be a meeting of the
stockholders of the commercial agency at the courthouse in Bryan, July
28th, 1890, at 2 o'clock p.m. All contributors to the Trust fund are
earnestly requested to be present, as business relates to them
especially. R.F. Yardley, President; L.D. McGee, Secretary. (weekly)
Bryan Eagle, 10 July 1890, page 5, col.4
°Complete Returns," (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 31 July 1890, page 4.
Polling places included Henry Grange.
*Mrs. S.J. Hammond, born on 21 Dec.1822, in Greenville, Butler Co.,
Ala.; married Mathew Hammond on 30 Apr.1848; moved to Mississippi in
1849, to Polk Co., TX in 1860, and to Brazos Co. in 1867; widow of
Mathew Hammond; resident of Tryon neighborhood for over 20 years; joined
the Tryon Grange in 1874; died at home of her son in law, Mr. W.H.
Morgan. (weekly) Bryan Eagle, 20 March 1890, page 3, col.2; 14 August
1890, page 5, col.4
°Texas State Grange," Dallas Morning News, 12 August 1891, page 6.
°Among the leading distinguished members present are ... Secretary,
A.W. Buchanan, Bryan ...."
County Alliance Meetings ... Brazos County meets with Steep Hollow
alliance, April 7 ... Dallas Morning News, 12 February 1892, page 4
°State Grange Meeting," Dallas Morning News, 11 August 1892, page
7. °Grand Secretary Buchanan of Bryan is here."
Bryan, Tex., June 14 ... An interesting grange barbecue and speaking
was held at Steep Hollow, this county, today, Hon. J.H. Bigham of Delta,
O., master of the national grange, being in attendance. State Master
Hon. John R. Long of Rusk, Farmer Bill Shaw of Dallas and others were
also in attendance. Dallas Morning News, 16 June 1893, page 6
Bryan, Tex., July 14 ... At the last meeting of the county alliance the
following officers were elected W.W. Weaver, president; D.D. Dawson,
vice president; W.J. Brogdon, secretary and treasurer; B.H. Knowles,
county lecturer; Steve Brockman, chaplain; I.S. Cook, Robert Henry, Sr.
and S.M. Conway, executive committee. Galveston Daily News, 15 July
1893, page 5, col.4.
Bryan, Tex., Aug. 29 ... A called meeting of the county alliance will
be held here Saturday. Dallas Morning News, 31 August 1893, page 6
Bryan, Brazos Co., Tex., Sept. 18 - Dr. A. R. Canfield of Bryan died
yesterday at Wellborn and his remains were brought home this morning on
the north-bound train. Dallas Morning News, 19 September 1894, page 6