The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
STARK FARMERS
In SESSION.
They Are Holding an Institute
at New Berlin.
THE STATE ASSOCIATION
Has the Matter in Charge aud Excellent
and Talented Lecturers Are
Present TO Explain Some
Theories.
New Berlin, Jan. 2.

New Berlin, Jan. 2.
The fourth annual New Berlin Farm
ers' institute, held under the auspices
of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture,
commenced it's meetings on Monday at
$3.50 a. M in the Sponseller hall. The
meeting was called to order by the
president, L. A. Stoner An opening |
song was rendered by members of the
New Berlin Grange. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. j. G. Price. The program |
was then followed, the president open
ing with a well written address Mr.. |
Cowden, of Quaker City, then address
e d the audience on what Is pedigree
WORTH" in which he showed the value |
of pedigree. 1t was not vested en-
tirely in pedigree" but in good value
producing stock. Discussion followed
Mr. Lawrence, of Marion, Ohio, made
an address on wheat" and held as to
the future of wheat value being bright,
from the fact of the enormous gain in
the worlds wheat bread eaters. This
was followed by Mr.. Clayton Holl, in
discussion, he bringing out additional
points of interest, and declared that the
wheat fields of cheap labor countries
gave no prospect of better wheat prices
i'm the future. The afternoon session
opened with music furnished by the
New Berlin orchestra. An interesting
talk was given by Mr.. Cowden on What
crops shall the farmer sell, which was
more fully discussed by others. Mrs.
C. A. Pontius read a fine essay on
"Rome and it's Influences" 1t was
full of good thought. Glover was
the topic next discussed by Mr. Law
renee. 1t was a careful prepared paper,
which was followed by suggestive ques-
tions and remarks by quite a number.
Mr.. S. j. Holl then took the floor and
opened the discussion on "A Farmers
Education" in which he showed the
necessity of physical, intellectual and
moral training for the farmer. In the
discussion following it was emphasized
that it is now necessary that the farmer
be educated as a specialist and take
advantage of the agricultural course
provided by our universities. The in
stitute is being we'll attended. The
cold weather is somewhat against 1t,
but the enthusiasm of the farmers will
warm things up.
New Berlin, Jan. 3.
The session of the Farmers institute
continued on Monday evening when the
y halS was crowded by an appreciative
: audience. The meeting opened with
music by the orchestra. Mr.. Law
renee gave very interesting address
on Sowing and Reaping," applying
: these terms in a popular rather than in
an agricultural way, showing that in
character and in all conditions in life
we will reap what we have sown. A
recital followed by Miss Minetta Holl,
and a song by the choir by request,
which was encored and responded to.
Mr.. w. II. Hoover then spoke on "The
Farmer as a Citizen" He spoke
frankly and to the point. A logical
discussion of a most important topic
and was heartily applauded by the au-
dience. He urged the farmers to assert
their independence by standing man
fully for their rights, and to this end
organize and advocate principles not
only by talk but by vote. Miss Jennie
Moore followed with q recitation, and
Mr.. Cowden spoke on "How Taxation
Affects the Farmer" This talk ought
the farmers in the interest of self-pres'
ervation to stand together.
Tuesday morning the session opened
with music by the orchestra, after
which an interesting address on "SheeI
Husbandry" by Mr.. Cowden, followed
by practical questions and discussion OF
same, pertaining to the sheep and profit
therefrom. Mr.. C. w. Faust, of Can.
ton, was not present, and his topic was
Z passed over, when, after music, Mr.
Lawrence spoke on corn, which was
both interesting and instructive. Mr.
e. Il. Schrantz opened the discussion OF
corn, giving in a pointed and practica
way, his observations in corn culture
This was followed by quite a number
present in the interchange of their ex
perience in the matter.
In the afternoon the election of off
GERS for the ensuing year resulted in Mr.
Frank Richards, of Lake, being choser
for president Mr. G. A. Pontius, New
Berlin, vice president, and Mr.. Franz
WISE New Berlin, secretary.
Mr.. Lawrence spoke on Small Fruit!
for the Home" and was followed by
discussion on Berry Growing" Th,
next topic was passed over as Mr.. Cas-
sidy, Of Canton, was not present. A
resolution was here adopted, that tn,
New Berlin Farmers institute protes
against increased valuation in the ap
praisement of land, in the coming de
cennial appraisement. Mr. Cowdel
then addressed the people in a wei
written paper on "The Man with tn
Hoe" Mr.. Andrew Pontius then en-
tertained those present by reading
poem "rhe Man Behind the Plow,
which was well received, Several oues