The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-12
THE OWOSSO TIMES
EDMUND O. DEWEY. EDITOR.
Owosso, MICH. FRIDAY. JULY 10, 1901
North Owosso Farmers Club.

North Owosso Farmers Club.
The June meeting was held last Fri
: day at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Freeman. Their home was named the
'Pioneer Home" as it was formerly
owned by Mr.. Freeman's father who
was one of the earliest settlers in this
county.
As this was an afternoon session the
meeting was opened as soon as the
members assembled.
After devotional exercises and music
the business Of the day was taken up,
the first being the election Of officers.
The president, Mrs. E. o. Place, was
unanimously re elected as was also the
vice president, Mrs. F. Stiles. The
other officers are: secretary, Mrs. l.
Prince treasurer, Mrs. w. Saver; Cor.
secretary and reporter, Miss Edna
Miller; chaplain, c. Freeman; director,
G. Greenwald.
The first question discussed was, Is
there need of the enforcement of laws
and how can we help? This led to
discussion concerning the course adopt
ed by Mayor Emery. All thought that
he had taken the proper course and
the following resolution was adopted
We. the members of the North
Owosso Farmers Club uphold Mayor
Emery in the action he has taken in
respect to Sunday closing. and wish it
was in our power to aid him.
Which is better, deep or shallow
setting for milk? Discussed by w.
Smith, Mrs. Place and others. There
was difference of opinion but the
majority seemed to prefer deep setting
in one way or another.
The best way of doing the family
washing was discussed by Mrs. w.
Smith and Mrs. Greenwald
What does nature study do for the
country boy and girl? Mrs l. Prince
read an interesting paper on this SUBJ
ject. The country boy has regular i'm.
perative duties which are to his advan-
tage and his associations are with
nature, during both work and recrea-
ton. Some verses from Whittier's
Barefoot Boy, also served as very
good illustration of the advantages of
the country boy and girl.
Questions for next meeting: Import
ance of Michigan products and why has
it such variety? j. u. Miller.
The Farmers Clubs as social factor
and its future possibilities in that ard
other lines. w. Smith, Z. o. Place.
In what way is the board of trade
benefit to the farmer G.. Greenwald.
What is most valuable food in summer?
Mrs Edgar. What we live for, Neva
Place. Which. is better to leave child
fortune or way by which he can
care for himself? Mrs Greenwald.
A committee was appointed to pre-.
pare resolutions on the death of w. F.
Spading. The following are the reso.
lutions as adopted:
Whereas, The great ruler of the uni.
verse has in his infinite wisdom removed
from our midst after long and painful
illness our esteemed member Mr.. w.
+. Spalding, and as he was a helpful
and earnest worker in our club, there.
fore be it
Resolved, that we testify to his honor
able and upright character as a member
of our club and otherwise and to his
faithful performance of all duties as.
signed to him as an officer and member.
Resolved, That we also tender our
heartfelt sympathy to the beloved
family and friends of the deceased in
this their great affliction and sorrow,
also
Resolved. that a copy of these resolu-
tons be presented by us to the family
OF our esteemed member.
j. u. MILLER,
MRS. l. PRINCE
G. GREENwALD.
After a fine supper served by the
hostess, the club adjourned to meet on
the last Friday in July with Mr.. and
Mrs. |. Prince.