The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-06-16
Burton Farmers Club.

The Burton Farmers Club held an
interesting meeting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. q. Doane. June LIST. Opening
exercises consisted, as usual, of music
scripture reading and prayer.
After the reading of the minutes the
order of business was taken up.
The question, "Is it right to tax
money that has been placed in the
bank for immediate use," brought out
so many answers and such lively dis
cussion that it made us all hungry
Orr hostess, however, was quite pre-
pared for this, and invited us to the
dining room, where we were soon seat
ed at the well filed tables.
After dinner we turned our attention
to the curious and handsome relics
which adorned the parlor and sitting
room, but we were called from this
pleasant occupation, all too soon, by
our president.
After listening to song by Mrs.
Merrill and Lena Giles, another ques-
ton was read: IF woman commits
murder should she suffer the same
penalty as man ?" Although nearly
all agreed that she should, the question
brought out some discussion on the
subject of capital punishmentn
The ladies subject for the DAY was,
THE Model Housekeeper. Mrs.
Bowles was called on, and said the
model housekeeper was not one who
kept her parlor and sitting room in or.
der, while confusion reigned in the
kitchen Order and neatness must
extend from cellar to garnet. Mrs. Ran
dali then read paper on the subject,
and the wonderful virtues, capabilities
and power of endurance which house
keeper must have to come up to her
standard, were rather discouraging to
some of us, and to make it still more
so her husband arose and endorsed
every word she had said.
Mr.. Jennings, from Owosso, who
was present, was invited to speak, and
pleasantly with appreciative
words concerning our host and hostess,
and assuring us that the "city farmers"
enjoyed meeting with the country
farmers" in social way, and hoping it
would be mutual benefit He seemed
to understand something of the trials
of housekeeper, and said there would
be times when things would 60 wrong.
Children, and parents too, would be
peevish, and confusion would hardly
be avoided. Then the first thing for
parents to do is TO get themselves
Strengthened out, and II we can control
things will soon be working
smoothly again.
Mr.. Bowles and Mr. Randall were
speakers on the question, ITO what ex-
tent should farmers troubles be settled
without going into court" Both
thought that all differences should be
settled as far as possible among them
selves, or by arbitration
The discussion of the state subject,
'The Initiative and Referendum" was
short, but rather favorable than other
wise. The present mania for reducing
expenses has led to the question, "are
we paying too much for fire insurance"
The club passed a resolution at this
favoring paying the agent for
our Mutual ms. Co. two per cent for
and four per cent if he has
to go after the money.
There seems to be no help for it, but
our club days are too short, we forget |
TO adjourn at the proper time, but at |
rather late hour goodbyes were said |
and we started for home.
Our next meeting will be held the
irst Thursday in August, at the home |
Of Mr. and Mrs. <. Merrill. Subject !
'or the ladies, "The Model Farmer,
'or the gentlemen, "Does the foreign |
market make q difference in the prices
Of our farm products. l.. w.