The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-03-09
Caledonia Farmers Club.

Thursday, March 1st, our club en-
joyed the pleasant hospitality of enter
tainment at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Brock.
The meeting was called to order
by the president James Simeon. The
company united in singing, after
which devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Mrs. Magoffin. Mrs. Oil
yer, who was appointed secretary pro.
tenn, then read the minutes of the
last meeting.
Next came the adjournment for
dinner, which, when served, was
spiced with the usual social inter-
course, and the hour was enjoyable
to both the epicure and the CONVEX
sationalist.
Business resumed. Under miscel-
laneous, the withdrawal of Mr.. and
Mrs. Irwin Eveleth was accepted.
Under good of the Order, it was
suggested that it might be well to
appoint notification committee
whose duty would be to notify all
members of the monthly club meet
meeting; also that a guide be APP
pointed whose duty it would be to
conduct far-away members to the APP
pointed place of meeting. These sug-
gestion were made in view of the
following facts: One leading men,
Der was that morning accidently re-
minded by telephone that it was club
w hn
gotten but by hastily readjusting his
plans for the day he and his wife ar
rived in due season. Another mem
Der, after a drive of about six miles
from home approached house whose
outward appearance gave evidence of
a gathering of farmers, as plenty of
campchairs and buggies were in sight,
thinking he had arrived at the de-
sired destination, stopped and assist
ed gentleman whom he supposed
was acting as groom for his host, to
take care of his horse. Imagine his
surprise on learning, about to enter
the house, that the groom was no
other than the host of the day for
the Burton Farmers Club. Although
pressing invitations to tarry were Civ
en- by both host and hostess, he and
miles; then familiar faces greeted
them. Somehow, under the circum-
stances, President Simeon failed to
act on these suggestions.
The program was then taken up
the first number being solo by Mrs.
Elmer Black. Topic: Orchard Prun-
ing" II. Magoffin. ''Trees should
receive almost severe pruning. They
should be trimmed while young" In
Mr.. Kentfield stated that
he thought pruning could be easiest
done when trees are in blossom. Mr.. |
King has faith in June pruning. All
agreed in working for a low tree
head and in keeping right at the
work each spring.
Recitation: "The Old Brood Mare"
by Donald Wood.
Solo, by Miss Hartwell.
Recitation: "a Boys Opinion of
Grandmothers," by Percy Olcott.
After remarks by several of the
gentlemen, motion was made that
we take an expression of those pres
ent in regard to voting at the April |
election, to bond the county for $780,
900 to pay off its Indebtedness. This
was supported, and rising vote was
called for, and declared unanimously
against such action.
The following were then taken
from the question box: What is the
best kind of strawberry for sandy |
soil?" which was assigned to Mr.. !
G.. Martin, who did not know by ex-
perience as he has no sandy soil, but |
he believes that heavy soil finishes |
better than sandy soil.
Does it pay to keep registered
stock?" Mr.. Oliver thinks it pays
anyone If only his own herd is con-
sidered. Mr.. Berl Hardy said it paid |
according to how well the register was |
kept up and how often the owner |
stock associations. Mr.. Kent |
field thinks 1t pays when sale day |
comes, as one can demand so much |
better price for thoroughbreds.
Should every farmer take agri-
cultural papers?" Mrs. A. Wood: |
Decidedly. yes. The Michigan
Farmer being one among the best"
Putting down meats for summer
use." Mrs. Wood and several other
ladies gave their various methods
Of pressing meat during warm wealth
er.
would you advise feeding dish
water with soap in it to hogs?" Mr..
Oliver though it was all right to do
SO, but some did not.agree with him.