The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-01-13
Our manufacturers are n nrosnerous

Our manufactures are In prosperous
and healthy condition. With untirlng
energy our manufacturers are enlarging their
capacity by building extensive additions TO
their present extensive plants, which means
an endeavor to enlarge their business, aud
they seem to meet with admirable success
i'm that direction. All this means einpluy-
ment of more men. We have added dur
ing the year new and extensive carriage
factory, the Estey Carriage Company, which
will give employment TO number OF men.
The addition of the Dudley potato ware
house Is of small consequence. 1t has been
already demonstrated that the enterprise
will establish and maintain a irst-class
potato market and will bring ia, mers from
quite distance. Company G., Owosso
Light Infantry, is erecting q magnificent
edfice for their armory, which will prove
on its completion convenience and pride
to the city. Our churches are still making
engagements and improvements, demon
strating the marked enterprise of our bust
ness men and citizens generally. We can
point with pride and great expectations to
the two large transfer boats Just completed
by the T., A. A. & N. M. r. r. Co. This
important move will connect the great
Northwest with the Atlantic Ocean In the
east, and will enlarge their freight traffic to
such an extent that more rolling stock will
be required. They have already placed ON
the road four new powerful, eight driver
locomotives, and will need additional cars.
Consequently more men will be required
which means an extension and enlargement
OF the OwOsso Car Shops and accordingly
the employment of more men In those
shops. This move will undoubtedly prove
a marked advantage and Improvement to
our city, as the business men and the rail-
roads are so closely interviewer that any
interest that disturbs commerce finds these
two great factors I'm direct sympathy, and
DICE versa. All our railroads are making
marked improvements, Dwelling houses
are springing up i'm every direction, and yet
vacant houses are scarcity. The cOntinu-
GUS adOrnments and repairs on most all our
dwelling houses designate the marked pros
perity we are enjoying. Extensive i'm
provements have been made throughout
the city in every direction. Our municipal
affairs are and have been conducted with
economy and in cautious and conser> alive
manner, with as light expense as possible
for the prosperity and welfare or the city.
Our waterwOrks system IS in splendid
condition, and for fire protection cannot be
excelled In the state, and is continually i'm
proving. We have just added eight acres
ance of pure, first-class water for domestic
use.
Our merchants seem to do healthy and
prosperous business. Our members with
out exception are DESTROYS and anxious to
keep the Association alive, feeling that
through it many marked improvements and
enterprises have been obtained, and realiz-
ing that organized efforts will tend to ac-
cOmplish successful results.
Now, in conclusion, would say we still
hold the reputation of having the banner
Association in the state. Hence let us en-
deavor to sustain that reputation by extend
ing and contributing all aid in our power by
attendance at our several meetings, and by
aiding further advancement of our business
interests. For the growth and welfare of
our flourishing city, let us labor harmonious
ly, and pull together with energy and en-
thusasm, so that we can with pride retain
the by-wOrd we hear from so many other
towns, "Let us do as Owosso has done.
Look at her where she was ten years ago,
and see where she is today" Let us con-
tinue in our work so nobly begun six years
ago and our efforts will be rewarded with
further and continuous prosperity, ever