The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-04
Maple River Farmers Club.

The Maple River Farmers Club met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. GLADDEN.,
on the morning of October 27th.
After the usual prelmiDaries the program
opened under the head of miscellaneous
business. Comrade w. A. Richardson, of
Owosso, made short speech in which he
called the attention of the members to the
great affection sustained by neighbor as
result of the Cuban war. He kindly sug-
gested way in which the sympathy which
all feel might be shown. Mr.. Richardson's
plan was heartily Endorsed by all present.
Bobart Payne, as member of the COM
mittee on tree rural mail delivery, reported
that route had been selected and that free
rural mail delivery over said route was a
practical certainty. Sample mail boxes
the committee. Mr.. Payne made especial
mention of the help given the committee by
e. o. Dewey. The club expressed to COM
mitteemen, Snyder and Payne, their appre-
The committee was honorably discharged.
The club now took an intermissiOn of
about one hour, during which time the
wants of the inner man were very success
fully attended to.
Upon again coming to order, Geo. Mason,
republican nominee for state legislator, ad
dressed the club. Mr. Mason favors the
Kimmis county salary bill. also the Atkin-
son equal taxation bill, and if elected will
vote for the man for u. s. senator whom
the most of his constituents desire.
M. Ii. Seeley discussed the association
question, 1.-The most practical solution of
the railroad problem" Mr.. Seeley's paper
was largely figurative and dealt with the SUBJ
ject in very occult manner. In conclusion
NE urged the election of good men as repre-
sentatives, and the holding of them strictly
accountable for their deeds.
The policy of the United states toward
Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines, was
the subject of paper by Roy Seeley. In
introducing the subject the writer said that
If we keep our health good, our minds clear,
and attend the primaries, we may safely ex-
tend our territory. Our policy toward
Cuba can not now be determined. The
people of the island should be given time to
organize, and their wishes should be con-
suited. In the PHILIPPINES we should hold
Manila as a coaling station, but with the
rest would advise the same policy as toward
Cuba. The acquisition of Porto Rico will
will prove profitable for us and bonanza
for the islands. The discussion which fol-
lowed ran into politics, and John Whelan
made very spirited speech, condemning
''sate- making" Mr.. Sheldon inquiries,
"Did you ever assist In slate. making, Mr..
Whelan?" Mr.. Whelan lodges the ques-
ton.
Miss Otie Cook contributed paper upon
1.-THE Value of Reputation" In conclusion
she said IL we do our duty, lead an upright
life and make the most of our talents our
reputation will take care of itself.
A. l.. Chandler, of Corunna, in discuss
ing this pepper urged the leaving of other
peoples reputation alone
Mr.. Snyder gave some practical sugges-
tons for farmers.
Suggestion No. 1. The. Holstein COW
combines more good qualities than the COW
of any other breed. Therefore get Hol-
stems.
Suggestion No g. Fix roadsides so that
a mower can be run over them.
Suggestion No. 8. Whereas, men are sent
to Jail for getting drunk, whipping wife,
and other triding offenses, stone pile
should be conveniently arranged and our
roads thus improved.
The matter OF doing away with the hitch
ing posts in Owosso was introduced and a
most animated discussion ensued. The
sentiment of the club was
strongly in opposition to the proposed move.
Messrs. A. B. Cook and Ira Snyder were
appointed committee to draft resolutions
upon this subject to be sent to the board of
aldermen. The following resolutions were
adopted.