The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-18
Labor Day.

With the work of preparing our program,
correspondence, etc, 1t is not possible to
prepare an article showing in creditable
manner what is being accomplished in the
way of securing attractions adding to our
grand celebration. At the last meeting of
the committee the delegates from the farm
mers brought very encouraging reports, and
arrangements are made for grand mass
meeting of farmers from four counties, to be
held August 26 at one o'clock sharp, at
labor hall, over the postoffice. 1t is re-
quested that all localities be represented, as
arrangements will be made for the largest
demonstration and longest line of teams
ever seen in our state. A committee from
Saginaw county was in our city to procure
some of the large posters, and they stated
that the p. of l. associations could be ex-
pected from there with banners, etc. Pres.
M. n. Osborn, of the Trades Council, is at
tending great mass meeting at Lansing.
The business transacted is very important
to our unions. The committee from Lam
sing report each day to our central commit
tee, and it would seem by the reports all of
Lansing was coming, and from the sur
rounding towns as well. Stacks of en-
cOuraging letters are received daily and
from careful estimate the committee ex-
pect fully $4,000 people here September T..
In fact, from the manner in which this has
been handled, the eyes Of the state are upon
oCr city. While we realize that this is a
matter of great importance, yet from the
manner in which our people are taking hold
of it we have no fear as to the results.
Much will be expected by the visitors in the
| way of exhibitions in the procession. The
great industries of the city will be sized up
on this occasion by the showing in the pro-
cession. The exhibitions by the mechanics
will be fine and we'll worth long trip to
see. The masons will be laying brick
| and stone, plastering, etc. The carpenters
will be actively engaged in building barn
as they pass in the procession. James
Thorp, known as the lightning lather, will
be engaged In lathing upon large wagon.
The painters, decorators, timers, cigar
makers, etc., will also make fine showing.
l.. Steadman will have nicely arranged
wagon representing his cigar business.
Messrs. Cook & Melvin, the expert horse
shoers, will be actively engaged turning
horse shoes. This will be novel sight as
they work at great speed. The boiler
makers are preparing to make grand ex-
hibitiOn. John C0merford. the scientific
plumber, will give an interesting exhibition,
ana so on to great length, too numerous to
mention. Among the novel ideas produced
In the procession will he the exhibition by
Geo. Fulmer, the we'll known building
mover. He is preparing very ingenious
device by which he will be able to move a
large building in the procession as fast as
ordinary marching time. He is also prepar-
ing to furnish music with his martial band.
Notice has been received from several civic
societies, signifying their intention of join
ing the procession. The descriptive program
will be the finest ever prepared for such an
occasion. Those wishing to be mentioned
in this program are requested to prepare
some idea of their exhibit and send it to the
committe, Lock Box 772. One of the finest
features will be the showing by the editors
of Shiawassee and adjoining counties. They
will be entertained by the unions on Sep
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