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Among the first of Niagara's sons to fall was Col. Dudley Donnelly, who led his regiment in the bloody battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862, and died on August 15, 1862, at Culpeper, Virginia, of the wounds received in that battle. His career in the army was short, but one that was full of glory.
An officer, of whom the writer can scarcely praise too highly, is Col. Peter A. Porter, of his own regiment, Eighth Heavy Artillery. Born and reared in the lap of luxury, and at the outbreak of the war holding a civil position, he left all and laid his life on his nation's altar. He most coura- geously led his regiment in the battle of Cold Harbor, where the little band was cut to pieces. He, too, was sacrificed. seven bullets entered his body and cut off that life, full of promise for the future. Truly, one of nature's noblemen fell that day, never to rise again. And yet today he is remem- bered and loved and honored in his home even as the great- est of America's soldiers.
Roll of Honor, niagara Dead, in the War, 1861 to 1865.
TWENTY- EIGHTH INFANTRY.
Donnelly, Col. Dudley, died August 15, 1862. Bapp, Lewis, died January 7, 1862. Barwick, George, died December 5. 1862. Bulmen, Dewitt C., killed August 9, 1862. Clark, Henry, died March 30, 1862. Connor, William, killed August 9, 1862. Cook, George M., died August 29, 1862.
Crampton, William H., died March 17, 1862. Davis, Daniel H., died May 14, 1862. Farr, Samuel, killed August 9, 1862. Gilbert, John, killed August 9, 1862. Good, George W., killed August 9, 1862. Griffin, John, killed August 9. 1862. Haight, Charles R., killed August 9, 1862. Hill, Thomas, died August 17, 1862. Houghton, Edward, killed August 9, 1862. Hyne, Robert H., died May 17, 1863.
Otis, Edward, died June 26, 1862.
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Krant, Abram, died October 7, 1864. Leet, Edwin, died October 8, 1864. Le Van, Lyman A., died October 13, 1864. Miller, Jacob, died July 13, 1863. Miller, John A., died July 3, 1862. Moore, James B., died March 3, 1864. Owens, Samuel, died January 12, 1864. Perry, Charles A., died October 9, 1863. Pettit, John, died October 8, 1864. Pike, Thomas, died August 16, 1863. Porter, Daniel S., died December 8, 1864.
Tryon, Thomas, died September 25, 1864. Warren, Orsemus, died December 14, 1862. Williams, George, died October 26, 1864. Williams, Isaac, died March 7, 1862. Werden, Chester A., died August 7, 1862. Wright, John, died January 24, 1862.
NINETEENTH BATTERY.
Atchinson, Cyrus F., died November 26, 1862. Bellinger, Werner, died June 9, 1864. Brawker, Jacob, killed May 12, 1864. Bush, William, died November 9, 1862. Carter, John W., died July 20, 1863. Everhart, Jeremiah, died February 20, 1865. Golias, Joseph, died June 19, 1864.
Goodrich, Jared, died May 27, 1864.
Goodspeed, Therson, killed May 12, 1864.
Hall, John, killed May 12, 1864.
Hovey, W. Scott, died December 6, 1862. King, Michael, killed March 25, 1865.
Lansom, Richard, died October 1, 1863.
Lewis, David O., killed May 12, 1864.
McCoy, George N., died December 9, 1862.
McCroroy, William, killed May 12, 1864. Morton, Peter, died June 3, 1864. Muir, Christian, died September 19, 1864.
Pierce, William D., died July 21, 1864.
Schurr, Frederick, died September 4, 1863.
Sherwood, Lockwood S., killed July 29, 1864. Stahl, William II., died September 15, 1863. Warren, Newel S., killed May 5, 1863.
Watters, Delevan C., died November 7, 1864. Weaver, George H., killed May 12, 1864. White, Nimrod, died September 27, 1863.
TWELFTH BATTERY.
Harris, Arnold, killed August 25, 1864. King, John, died June 20, 1864. Lefever, Jesse, died prisoner of war. Margnot, Andrew, died March 14, 1862. Nerber, Peter, died September 5, 1862. Van Hoesen, Brainard, died October, 1864.
TWENTY-FIFTH BATTERY.
Erne, Joseph, died August 12, 1862. Farrell, Patrick, died December 22, 1864. Harrington, James S., died November 28, 1864. Hills, Myron S., died February 5, 1864. Irwin, Thomas, died June 8, 1864. Smith, William, died September 17, 1863. Strain, George O., killed April 9, 1864. Waters, Daniel G., died September 1, 1864. Wilkinson, William, killed April 9, 1864.
THIRTY-THIRD BATTERY. Burdan, Henry, died November 13, 1863.
Snyder, Amos A., died February 15, 1864. Starkers, Marcus, died October 16, 1863.
THIRD CAVALRY.
Harrington, Moses, died of wounds March 5, 1863. Kemp, Samuel B., died of wounds March 15, 1863.
EIGHTH HEAVY ARTILLERY.
Col. Peter A. Porter, killed June 3, 1864. Second Lieut. Fayette S. Brown, killed June 3, 1864. Second Lieut. Arthur L. Chase, died June 7, 1864. Second Lieut. Robert Glass, died June 27, 1864. Capt. George T. Hoyt, died July 5, 1864. First Lieut. George W. Rector, Jr., died October 29, I864. First Lieut. Henry R. Swan, died June 14, 1864. Amsley, Frank, died January 18, 1865. Armstrong, Hiram, died April 24, 1863. Armstrong, Jacob M., died May I, 1864. Babcock, Jeremiah, died April 22, 1864. Bailey, Edward, died November 8, 1864. Bailey, Robert, died a prisoner of war. Baker, Harvey A., killed June 22, 1864. Banman, William, Jr., killed June 3, 1864. Banton, Charles H., died February 25, 1865. Bardwell, H. E., killed June 3, 1864. Barker, Summer G., killed June 22, 1864. Barnes, Wesley P., died June 19, 1864.
Bayhod, Christian, died September 19, 1864. Beach, Augustus, died October 7, 1864. Behrn, Charles, died February 25, 1865. Bennett, Albinus, killed June 3, 1864. Bennett, William J., died July 3, 1864. Bills, Delos, died a prisoner of war. Bishop, Andrew J., killed June 3, 1864. Bowman, Samuel, killed March 25, 1865. Brewer, James, killed June 3, 1864. Bruyare, Charles, killed February 8, 1865. Brodock, Henry, died September 23, 1863. Brouck, Henry W., killed August 25, 1864. Brown, Thomas, died November 16, 1862. Bryan, Thomas S., died December 6, 1864. Burroughs, Charles, died August 12, 1863. Bush, William, died while a prisoner of war. Burt, Thompson, died while a prisoner of war. Buton, Frederick, died October 7, 1864. Case, Andrew J., died while a prisoner of war. Castellon, John, died July 13, 1864.
Chase, George C., died July 20, 1864. Clancy, William H., died March 29, 1864.
Coe, Elwood, killed June 3, 1864.
Coe, Nelson A., died June 12, 1864.
Comstock, Adelbert, killed June 3, 1864. Cooper, George W., died February 12, 1864. Cornell, Job, killed June 3, 1864. Culver, Daniel D., killed May 19, 1864. Dawson, George, died November 23, 1864.
Day, George W., killed June 3, 1864. Dean, Allen P., died while a prisoner of war.
Dean, Samuel, died January 15, 1865. Deitz, Albert, died June 23, 1864. Dennison, Michael, died June 4, 1864.
Doolittle, Alfred, died July 8, 1864. Doreing, Christian, killed June 22, 1864. Doyle, Patrick M., killed October 27, 1864. Drake, George, died June 8, 1864,
SOUVENIR HISTORY OF NIAGARA COUNTY, NEW YORK.
Duffy, Hugh, killed June 16, 1864. Duggan, Dennis, killed June 3, 1864. Elton, Washington, killed June 3, 1864. Evans, William H., died November 20, 1864. Faulkner, Richard, died January 29, 1865. Fox, Alexander, died February 7, 1863. Fraling, Henry, killed June 16, 1864. Gay, Hiram, died July 20, 1864. Gibson, James P., killed June 3, 1864. Good, Remont W., died October 18, 1863. Gowett, James, killed June 3, 1864. Green, Edward, died September 16, 1864. Green, James F., killed March 1, 1863.
Hall, William, died June 18, 1864. Hamilton, Simeon, died December 3, 1864. Harris, Alpheus, died September 26, 1864. Hart, Charles M., killed June 3, 1864. Hasenback, William, died July, 1864. Hawkins, William J., died June 22, 1864.
Helmer, Thomas, killed June 3, 1864. Herming, Mortan, killed June 3, 1864. Hertsberg, Otto, killed April 14, 1865. Hill, George W., killed June 22, 1864. Howell, John, killed June 3, 1864. Hudur, Merrick V., killed June 16, 1864. Ingalls, Harrison, died February 2, 1865. Ireland, William, killed June 3, 1864. Jacobs, Joseph, killed June 3, 1864. Jacobs, William H., died June 23, 1864. Johnson, George W., killed June 3, 1864. Johnson, Hiram, died May 27, 1865. Jones, George, killed June 3, 1864. Kent, John W., killed June 3, 1864. Kinney, Adelbert, died August 28, 1864. Knust, John, died a prisoner of war. Kohn, Mathias, died June 16, 1864. Kolby, Hannis, killed June 16, 1864. Lacy, Daniel R., killed June 16, 1864. Lapworth, Andrew, killed June 3, 1864. Layland, Alfred, killed June 11, 1864. Longstaff, John W., died October 22, 1864. Luppie, Samuel, died October 10, 1864.
Lynch, Martin, killed August 25, 1864. Mabon, Alexander, died June 8, 1864. Martin, Carl, killed May 19, 1864. Martin, Walter L., died February 25, 1865.
Maynard, Gus L., killed June 3, 1864. McArthy, George A., died January 25, 1864. McCoy, Alonzo C., died January 7, 1864. McCollum, Melville C., died while a prisoner of war.
McMaster, George A., died September 29, 1864. Mehwaldt, Charles, killed June 3, 1864. Mehwaldt, Herman, died June 26, 1864. Mercig, Peter, killed June 22, 1864. Merwin, Andrew J., died January 20, 1865. Miller, Andrew, died December 13, 1862. Miller, Charles, died June 11, 1864. Moore, James, died November 13, 1862. Morehouse, David J., died June 20, 1864. Morley, Michael, died April 23, 1865. Morris, Dillman, died June 20, 1864. Morrison, Frank E., killed June 3, 1864. Mosier, Francis B., died July 18, 1864. Munn, Ethan, died April 3, 1863. Murray, James, died June 16, 1864.
Nash, Wright, killed June 16, 1864. Niles, Lucien J., killed June 3, 1864. Nixon, William, died November 15, 1864. Northrup, Charles R., killed August 29, 1864. Nye, G. Francis, died March 29, 1865. Nye, T. Marshall, killed June 22, 1864.
Penoyer, Egbert, died June 18, 1864. Perry, Edward, died a prisoner of war. Patterson, Nathan G., killed June 3, 1864. Phipps, Joseph, died August 9, 1864. Pierce, Edward P., died September 16, 1864.
Plant, D. S., killed June 30, 1863. Power, Charles C., killed June 3. 1864.
Proper, James, died November 8, 1864. Pyle, Lyman A., died September 20, 1864. Rafter, Frank B., killed October 20, 1862. Reafsail, Henry, died January 4, 1865. Rittenburg, Charles, killed June 3, 1864. Robb, Alexander, died June 8, 1864. Robinson, D. W., died June 24, 1864. Robinson, Emmett, died October 20, 1864.
Root, John, killed June 3, 1864. Rose, Benjamin J., killed June 3. 1864. Saddleson, William H., killed June 3, 1864. Sewart, Ernest, died February 27, 1864. Sherman, Charles J., died June 26, 1864.
Smith, Henry L., died June 16, 1864. Smith, Lewis, died November 18, 1864.
Snyder Merville, died September 3, 1864. Southard, Daniel, died December 3, 1864. Spencer, H. C., died February 25, 1865. Steels, W. W., killed June 3, 1864. Stephens, George A., died October 4, 1864.
Stewart, George, killed June 22, 1864. Stimson, J. W., died February 25, 1864. Stoffin, Joseph, died March 15, 1864. Stone, W. J., killed June 3, 1864. Storrow, Joseph, killed June 3, 1864. Strasburg, William, died July 1, 1864. Stutar, Jacob, died November 23, 1864. Stuffin, Madison, died August 13, 1864. Southerland, John, killed June 16, 1864. Swift, Martin L., died June 12, 1864. Kenny, Asa, died August II, 1864. Thompson, Wallace, died June 23, 1864. Horn, Elias, killed May 19, 1864. Thornton, William, died February 14, 1864. Tinder, E. J., killed June 3, 1864. Tulloh, Daniel, killed June 30, 1863. Turner, Robert. died September 4, 1864. Van Tassell, Frederick, killed June 3, 1864. Vedder, John W., died November 20, 1864. Ward, William H., died April 1, 1865. Watson, William, killed June 3, 1864. Watts, William, Jr., died February 27, 1865. Werth, Augustus, killed June 16, 1864. West, Charles H., killed AAugust 25, 1864. Weston, Henry, died June 17, 1864. Witcher, Orville B., died June 18, 1864. White, Jefferson, died January 4, 1865. White, Sharron, died June 8, 1864. Wiard, John, died January 7, 1864. Wilcox, Emery, killed June 3. 1864. Williams, H. P., died September 17, 1864. Wiseman, Christopher, died December 24, 1864.
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Warden, Luther H., killed June 22, 1864. Wright, Charles S., died September 23, 1864. Wurth, William, died while a prisoner of war. Zeim, George, died June 20, 1864.
FORTY-NINTH INFANTRY.
Adams, John, died -. Bugbee, James A., died October 4, 1862. Bush, William, died March 20, 1862. Fuss, Mathias, died September 26, 1862. Furgason, Malcolm, died July 17, 1864. Hermiston, Mark, killed June 22, 1864. Hermon, Cornelius, died November 8, 1862.
Hessel, Charles E., died May 14, 1863. Moss, Charles H., died October 21, 1861.
Pixley, George W., died December 30, 1861. Russell, Nathaniel, died November 19, 1862.
Silsby, Jay, died February 3, 1863.
Smith, Albert, died October 21, 1862.
Steele, Wesley B., died May 16, 1863. Wilcox, Alonzo D., died February 19, 1862. Williams, Theodore C., died July 8, 1862.
SECOND MOUNTED RIFLES.
Barker, Thomas, killed June 18, 1864. Behan, William T., killed December 24, 1864. Bartley, James, drowned October 18, 1863. Bush, William H., died July 18, 1864.
Casey, Michael, killed Clift, William H., died September 22, 1864. Collins, John C., died --. Congden, Martin, killed March 9, 1864.
Davis, Clark, died July 15, 1864. Day, William, died July 4, 1864. De Long, James B. N., killed June 18, 1864. Eggart, Franklin S., died July 2, 1864. Erion, Elias, killed July 18, 1864. Hoglan, Edgar, died July 30, 1864. Hull, Benjamin B., killed July 30, 1864. Lindsley, William, killed July 28, 1864. McGinnis, John, killed June 2, 1864. Mead, Frank C., died September 27, 1864.
Nellist, Charles, died September 5, 1864. Nye, Frederick, died July 1, 1864. O'Neil, James, killed July 30, 1864. Pease, Nathaniel, died prisoner of war. Powers, Edward, died prisoner of war. Randall, Lafayette, died March 16, 1865. Richardson, Truman B., died July 30, 1864. Robinson, Isaac, died May 1, 1865. Rushmore, Joseph M., died August 17, 1864. Sevars, Aaron, died June 14, 1864. Seward, -, killed July 30, 1864. Shaver, John, died August 17, 1864. Simmons, Alma A., killed September 30, 1864. Smith, Joshua B., killed April 9, 1865. Smith, Lawrence, died October 11, 1864. Squires, George, died December 15, 1864. Stottle, Eugene A., died July 19, 1864. Summers, John, killed June 18, 1864. Warren, L. Edward, killed June 2, 1864.
Wentworth, John, died August 3, 1864. Williams, William F., died June 19, 1864. Ziehl, Frederick, killed July 18, 1864.
EIGHTH CAVALRY.
Capt. Benjamin F. Foote, killed June 9, 1863. Barton, Alexander, died September 10, 1862. Bedford, Francis, died April 22, 1865. Fisk, Newton, died June 29, 1862. Garrett, James M., killed September 17, 1864. Griffin, Henry, died November 19, 1862. Hinman, Willis, killed April 1, 1865. Hunter, Samuel S., died August 10, 1864. Johnson, James, died August 15, 1862. Marvin, James H., died March 12, 1862. Pierce, Otis W., died May 23, 1865. Smith, Carlos S., killed October 15, 1863. Smith, Orwin, died May 24, 1862. Van Orman, Isaac, died October 28, 1864. Wallace, Charles, died September 20, 1862. Watterson, James, died March 13, 1862. Watton, Elijah, died June 13, 1864.
Woodhull, David F., died a prisoner of war. O land of our love, of our heart's devotion ; With a heavy price was our glory bought. For from eastern sea to western ocean
Close lie the graves of men who fought. Some lives went out on the field of glory, Some in the prison pen alone ; But each name shall live in their country's story Till the stars from her flag fade out unknown.
THE WAR WITH SPAIN.
Again, in 1898, the United States was engaged in war -not now a war within its borders, as in 1861, but a war for the cause of humanity and civilization. We, as a stronger nation, offered to help a weaker one to break the chains that bound her to a tyrant. "Cuba must be free !" was the cry, and the North and the South joined hands to free her from Spanish rule. After our battleship "Maine" had been blown up in Havana harbor, the United States declared war on Spain, and summoned to her aid all her loyal sons. New York State responded quickly and sent out her men to help, and as all the counties of the State contributed, so Niagara did her share.
The Forty-second Separate Company, of Niagara Falls. had 114 men attributed to Niagara County. This company became Company E, of the Third New York Infantry, and the Twenty-fifth Separate Company, of Tonawanda, became Company G of the same. The latter company contained- men from Niagara County, but as they are all credited to Tonawanda, the number of Niagara County men is hard to determine.
These soldiers went South to Camp Alger, in Virginia, and were drilled, ready to go into service at any moment. However, they did not take part in any battles or skirmishes. If they had been called to the front they surely would have fought as bravely as their fathers before them, but it did not become necessary that they witness such scenes as occurred a third of a century ago.
The war did not last long. The lives lost were few, and of these not one was from Niagara County.
niagara County Farmers Club. BY COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE CLUB.
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2OR more than half a century there has, at various times, existed in this County what has been called the Niagara County Farmers' Club. In its early history the meetings were held in Lockport, in the Court House, Common Council rooms and in the old Arcade Hall. At that time the meetings were well at- tended, and the rooms where they were held were often crowded. Such men as Elisha Moody, Solomon Moss,
SILAS S. HOPKINS. PRESIDENT.
Jonas Young, Elias Sharp and Jeptha Babcock, among those who have passed away, and scores of others now living, were present and took part in these meetings. During the win- ter season the meetings were held regularly, but in the busy summer months they were allowed to lapse.
FORMATION OF PRESENT ORGANIZATION.
In February, 1880, the present progressive agricultural organization was formed, at Lockport, and the name of Ni- agara County Farmers' Club retained. The idea of forming a permanent organization was conceived by J. L. Chase, of Johnson's Creek, who has the honor of being the father of the club. Mr. Chase endeavored to interest a number of farmers in the various towns in organizing to promote the agricultural interests of the county, but on the day of the meeting only a handful of the faithful appeared, and they were at first inclined to abandon the idea of an organization. However, the organization was formed, and little did that handful of men realize that it was destined to grow into a powerful and representative body. Its influence has been felt the length and breadth of the County for more than twenty years, with the result that Niagara County agricul- turists are known to be among the most progressive in the State.
The organization took place in the old American Hotel building, in Lockport, and at this meeting John P. Sawyer,
of Gasport, was chosen as the first president of the club. Hon. Guy C. Humphrey, of the Town of Somerset, was elected vice president, and John L. Chase, of Johnson's Creek, secretary. During the first two years the meetings were held in the Court House, and occasionally in the Hodge Opera House block, in the City of Lockport. The club did not grow as rapidly as was expected, and the meetings were not as well attended as desired, while held in the city.
E. ELLIS CROSBY, VICE PRESIDENT.
Two years from the time of organization Mr. Hum- phrey was elected president, and he changed the meeting place to the farming communities. Since that time the club has met in every town in the County, and in some places it meets regularly every year. The result of holding the meetings in the country districts were very gratifying. The membership grew rapidly, and the meeting places were often taxed to their utmost capacity by those in attendance.
EARLY METHODS.
A campaign of education was begun in earnest. This has ever been the object of the club to elevate the farmer, to make him more successful in his calling, to educate him for his business. The first meeting of the club in the country district was held at Johnson's Creek, the second at Cambria Center. At first the ladies of the churches where the meet- ings were held served complimentary dinners to those in at- tendance, but this soon became a great burden, and thereafter a nominal fee was charged for the meals served. Lately the churches have realized handsomely as the result of the proceeds of these dinners.
While the club met in the city the meetings were held regularly each month during the year. When the meetings were first changed to the country districts the winter ses- sions were dropped. During the past few years the winter meetings have been resumed again, with even more success than those held during the summer months. The winter meetings are usually held in the villages. The regular day
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for the meetings is the last Saturday in each month, and the annual meetings are held on the same day, in the month of January, usually at the Court House, in Lockport.
Eleven years ago, during the presidency of Mr. Hum- phrey, it was deemed advisable to hold a picnic, at which the social side of the farmers could be more readily developed. The picnic took place at Lake Island Park, Wilson, and be- forehand there were some misgivings as to its success. But the attendance at the very first one went far beyond expec- tations, and its success as an annual event was assured. Much of the success of these annual outings is due to the efforts of W. N. Harris, manager of Lake Island Park, who has always made excellent provision for the large crowds. For the special benefit of the club he had a speaker's stand and seats erected, which are used for carrying out the pro- grams of exercises on these days. Of recent years these
W. T. MANN, VICE PRESIDENT.
annual outings have assumed a political complexion, and party leaders and aspirants for office have been very much in evidence.
SOME OF THE PAST OFFICERS.
It was at one of these annual picnics that Mr. Hum- phrey, after having served ten years as president and vice president of the club, was presented with a gold-headed cane by the farmers of the County.
Mr. Humphrey, owing to advancing years, relinquished the office of president, and he was succeeded by Silas S. Hopkins, of Ransomville, who is now serving his eighth year at the head of the organization. Mr. Hopkins, like Mr. Humphrey, has been honored by being presented with a token of respect and esteem by the members of the club. During the present year President Hopkins was the recip- ient of a beautiful gavel, made of ivory and gold. He has made a very efficient president of the club, and has consci- entiously performed the duties of his office.
Among those holding the office of secretary of the club since its organization have been ex-Supervisor Clarke, of the Town of Lockport; Col. W. E. Palmer, a former newspaper man of Lockport; Gifford D. Fowler, of the Town of Wil- son; Dr. M. D. Williams, of Middleport, and the present in- cumbent, William F. Schultz, of Niagara Falls, who con- tinues to forward the interests of the club with conspicuous energy and zeal.
PRESENT OFFICERS.
The officers of the club at present are : President, S. S. Hopkins, of Ransomville; vice presidents, E. E. Crosby, of Lockport; W. T. Mann, of Barker; secretary, William F. Schultz, of Niagara Falls; financial secretary, C. Herbert McClew, of Newfane; treasurer, Charles J. Miller, of New- fane.
The committees for the respective towns for the current year are as follows : Cambria, W. J. Baker, A. G. Eighme, W. V. Peterson; Hartland, F. J. Swift, M. W. Silsby, George Humphrey; Lewiston. Willard Hopkins, H. B. Treichler, C. N. Bradley ; Lockport, J. S. Woodward, W. F. Clarke, Chauncey Ernest ; Niagara, T. W. Welch, T. Greiner, F. G. Whitney; Newfane, Dr. C. A. Ring, William Shaw, F. S. Pettit; Porter, H. S. Ransom, George P. Tower, C. R. Ayer ; Pendleton, Edwin Harmony, H. M. Treichler, H. C. Hall;
WILLIAM F. SCHULTZ, SECRETARY
Royalton, George Hull, John P. Brown, Dr. M. D. Wil- liams; Somerset, F. M. Bradley, G. C. Humphrey, C. R. Whitcomb; Wilson, J. H. Hopkins, Herbert Swick, E. Stockwell; Wheatfield, Arch C. Scoby, B. F. Woods, E. Dexheimer.
BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
During the twenty-two years of the existence of the club Niagara County has become the greatest fruit growing county in the world. The development of orchard interests in this County has been due more to the efforts of the club than any other one influence. Instruction has been given for years at the club meetings on how best to care for the orchards. The dissemination of knowledge at the time of the scourge of the pearsylla saved the fruit growers of the County thousands of dollars. Orchard pests of all kinds have been fought in a scientific manner by those who have attended the club meetings. Fruit specialists from this and other States have given practical demonstrations before the club, from time to time, until many growers have become experts themselves. The result has been that fruit is grown to a higher state of perfection in Niagara County than any- where else.
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