The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-22
The owosso Business Men Meet.

tary, AID. bamfrOm. occupied MS usual
position. New members were voted in and
communication read inquiring what Owosso
had to offer i'll the way of inducements for
factory manufacturing carriage fifth
wheels. The report of Sec'y Lamfrom is
herewith given, showing q very satisfactory
condition of affairs
To the President and Members df the
O,oOsso Business Mems Association:
GENTs:-Our organization at this date
contains IS members, being SO active and
honorary members. The number OF new
members added during the year is 5, and
number withdrawn by reason of business
changes and removals during said time Is IA.
Number of deaths, none. The number of
delinQuents reported during the year Is
rather limited, being only 80. Sixteen of
these however paid or have made satisfac-
tory arrangements and % are ready to be
placed on the delinquent list.
Amt. of cash In treasury Jan. l, '9l- sos IL
Receipts for membership fees 90
For blue letters 90
Total S133 81
The amount of expenditures were as fol-
lows:
Jan. 23, to Sec. s salary y--.----. .S25 90
March 8, to 500 postal cards, printing
same, receipt blanks and stamps rs
April 4. to RObt. Cheal, ringing bell 90
June 6, to The Press Publishing Co. 90
July II, to Sec. s. salary . 25 90
July II, to Robt. Cheal' ringing bell 90 90
Dec. 5, - . 90
Total expenditures S64 73
The number of meetings convened during
Al L., lxns. nAf ri
and one special. The attendance during
the year at our meetings has been rather
united, which is to be attributed mainly
that we had very little business of impor-
tance to transact, hence the officers should
endeavor not TO call meetings unless actually
required for the transaction of important
business, and when such meeting is an
nOunced 1t Is hoped and expected that the
members will turn out in body and assist
In fostering our enterprises, for you should
bear In mind that in order to accomplish
good and satisfactory results we must all
join in and pull together with will and
energy. We haye worked harmOnlOusly
with the city council, and by 1t have obtain
ed satisfactory and good results. would
here admonish the members OF our associa-
ton to use the utmost judgment and caution
in signing circulating petitions for the eX-
penditures of the city funds, for our city
officials look upon the business man as a
power of strength and abilities and are
guided to certain extent by their wishes
and demands, hence every member OF this
association should bear in mind that 1t is
unjust and unwise to expcnd the tax payers
money unless we have proper value received
for same.
Our manufacturing establishments are in
a healthy and prosperous condition and are
doing flourishing business. Extensive
improvements have been made in every
direction throughout the city. We have a
system of water works which is pride to
the city, and for fire protection is second to
none in the state. Our beautiful shade
trees and lovely lawns are admired by all
| visitors. The change In the general ap-
pearance of the city is very marked. Two
magnificent church editices of collOSal di-
mensions and most modern design have just
been erected and are under completion,
showing the marked enterprise OF our citi-
Zens. If our business men are not wealthy
Or full OF money they are still full of push.
energy and enterprise, and rs an association
we are not dead, neither are we ready to die.
Some few OF the members have been rather
luke-warm but the majority feel it neces-
sary and advisable that the association
should be kept alive, as many matters OF
Importance often arise requiring the organ
lied effort to be carried forward to success
| tul termination. Our association Is looked
upon as one of the most flOurishing and sue
| ceSsful associations ins the state and as such
has accomplished many good results, hence
| let us use our utmost endeavOrS to maintain
our reputation by extending and contributing
our aid for the further advancement of on
business interests and welfare of our foni.
lshing city, with energy and enthusiasm ri
foster radiance and sunshine in every paoi
thereof and to continue our good work SO
nobly begun five years ago this month, and
our efforts reap the reward Of further pros
| pefity and success.
Respectfully submitted this Jan. 10, '02.
$. LAMFRoM, Sec'y.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are: President, Jas. n. Mcbride; vice pres
ident. Il. M. Roth; secretary, s. Lamfrom;
treasurer, Chas. Stewart. An elegant lunch
had been provided by the retiring officials
and after this was disposed of Jas. Osburr
acted as master of ceremonies. Stanley 4.
Parkill responded to the toast 1.-THE assOcia-
ton and its relation to the city's welfare;'
Jas. N. Mcbride to 'The future of the asso-
ciation;" j. g. Shattuck spoke of Past ac-
complishments;" j. w. Simmons spoke 10
the question Of "'rhe undesired prayers OF
petitioners" and also "The demands of our
school system:" K. V. Smith also spoke 10
''Our schools"
The street railway question came up for
| incidental discussion. ID. M. Christian
stated the general opinion of the meeting In
all enterprises where the city was interested
that some provision should be made to pre-
vert contractors from depriving workmen
of their hard earned pay. The Business
Mems Association propose to stand by the
| riyhta of thOsa WIN do the work