Telegram-herald., 1890-10-21
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WAITING Tor Manufacturer
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I age are alive and push AK, and that
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+ bs advantage should he locate there
with anything that is gong 10 oe
T benelt 10 the town by employing labor.
IN. httle t0wn Is located just IN the
edge 0f MuskegOn county, on the Chi-
cag0 & West Michigan railway, and is
known by the pretty name of Casanova.
Casanova Is located n the center or
as good farming country as lays out Of
doors. settled up by Old substantial
farmers. and IS now a good farming
town, which, however. s not al they
aspire 20, as the almost unanimous vote
OF their people upon this question
shows. But a short time ago the VII
lage council had the matter OF bonding
the town for public Improvements be
fore the people and II was carried.
They voted the sum OF 5000, which Is
10 be expended IN industries to locate
in Their midst, and are now anxious 10
hear of any capitalist who can
be persuaded 10 come their
way. In the matter of stock 10 support
I -, .,e.sf.tt..,, ~ 49,. ,b.r.ctar tt.w 90,
show an abundance OF hardwood TIM
Der within short distance of the vii
lage, which would furnish stock for
several factories. They are not psrtlcu-
lar as TO the nature of the concern only
that II is substantial and will employ
labor. Casanova is village, incorpor-
ated, of about 800 inhabitants, has a
good school, grIst mill, two large ele-
vators, driving park, eJc., etc. The
citizens are fully awake TO the impor-
tance of showing up their town 10 its
best advantage. The country surround
ing lt IS very adaptable for fruit raising
as well rs farming, which branch IS no
small item OF their resources. In con-
versatlOn with Mr.. L. y. Hahn, who is
representing the Lake Shore nursery, of
Erie, Pa, and who is considered quite
an expert in the fruit business, be says:
"Casnoyia is surrounded by a country
that has all the necessary advantages OF
the hest fruit growing district of
the State. Having visited all the fruit
growing districts of the State, | can say
that they have here as good, If not bet
ter, than any place in the State of like
distance from the lake, fruit producing
lands and natural points where II has
been found to be most protitably Guilt
waited. Although in its infancy il will
in the near future become one of the
leading branches of their industry. Be-
sides having the necessary elevation
the country mas the best of soil which
in itself is great advantage over the
lighter land, and IT is through tins rea-
son that they can hope to build up.
About 81 900 per year IS being invested
in this immediate vicinity for fruit
trees, which, IN few years will give
them good start in fruit culture.
That the little town is alive and
bustlIng is evidenced 10y the class Of
business men it supports. They are up
to the times generally speaking and
puShers for the best interests of their
town.
The largest business establishment in
Casnoyia Is that OF
A. NORRIS & SON,
In the hardware, drug and grocery
line. This firm occupy large double
brick, and carry n complete stock IN
their line. They also operate Il large
wheat elevator. buying a large percent
age Of the grain that comes TO this mar
kSs which is no small item. Mr.. Norris
is one OF the pioneers OF this country,
coming here nearly twenty-five years
ago, and starting IN on rather small
scale, but with the push and business
ability he has put into his business has
made a succers. He is also president of
his town, and heartily in for anything
that will bring it to the front. They
also carry full line of farming imple-
ments, wagons, building material, etc.
Z. FARNHAM
Is one OF the active, pushing citizens of
Casnovia. He has identified hlmsef
with the best interests of MS town and
is always up and stirring for anything
beneficial to Is best interests. lie has
large stock of drugs, fancy articles,
books, etc, occupies MS own building,
is postmaster OF The village, and hust-
ling Republican generally.
Mr.. Farnaam located in the village
some twelve years ago and having made
! this his home, is ANXIOUS that 1t shall
grow and prosper and is willing 10 pat
up for hls share OF the expense of push
ing it forward. Mr.. Farnham also
operates large elevator. ..UuynC wheat
and oats IN large quantities and pays
out large amount - the farmers sur
rOun0ing town.
Owing to the immense farming trade
around Casanova the agricultural and
farm implement trade Is no small fea-
ture. This branch : ably looked alter,
however, by
A. L. WILLIAMS,
Who carries very complete stock OF
} farming aud milling machinery,
; thrcshcrs. binders. carrlages, etc. lie
occupies two large blildlugsIn In the pros
cCution Ot his business. and is generally
Conceded 10 be pushcr ~ hIs line.
lie is n good man to run acsots. and j.
in fer anything that tends O. loom lls
town Has compile of good farms adj
Iaceu. 70 town and - one OF the sub
siantal business men. Fruit raising e
carried on quite extensively by III.
Williams on one Of he farms There
are some 2000 peach trees already besT-
ing.
The medical profession OF Casnovia
+ is very sbiy represented nv
DIR. c.E. EoeSI
VINO is also one Of the pushing men O.
th.s town he has been prschctn
here for over eighteen wears usst, r
, f has butt uD 30 e u e ess au