Club Minutes: Enterprise Farmers Club, 1891-1911

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Ans. All say plow for corn. 2nd Ques. What is my Bull worth? Ans. It was thought from $50 to $50 would be all he would sell for at this time. 3rd Ques. What is known of grease heels in a horse? Ans. But few have had any experience with it. 4th Ques. R. R. moore wishes to know the best method to sell 15 cows? Ans. Sell by auction at Ashton. 5th Ques. How is the best way to dispose of large old appletrees. Ans. Some would dig up others say cut off even with the ground. 6th Ques. R. M. Stabler wishes to know which is the best -- to thresh his wheat or keep it in the straw? Ans. All would thresh at once. 7th Ques. How is the best way to dispose of my surplus horses? Ans. The sentiment was divided, but many would prefer an auction sale. 8th Ques. Will ice keep in my silo? Ans. Most think it will keep. 9th Ques. Will it do to put my potatoes in cellar now? Ans. Yes if they are perfectly sound. 10th Ques. P T. Stabler offers to use of potatoes diggers on [terms?] 11th Ques. Should R. Roland Morse or the county to mend the road through the pines. Ans. Nearly every one says that the county should repair it.

After spending a pleasant evening we adjourned to meet at R. B. Farquhar's Nov. 14th 1891 A. J. Lea

14 Rockspring Nov 14th 1891

The Enterprise Club was called to order rather later than usual as several members were late arriving. Chas E. Bond, P T Stabler, Arthur Stabler, B H Miller & Asa M Stabler were absent. Wm [Edluncaster], Allan Farquhar, Gran Farquhar and R H Miller were with us as guests.

The afternoon being so far advanced it was thought best to walk out before reading the minutes of the previous meeting held here.

The Hogs were nearly ready to kill, but were not so numerous, or large as we usually find here. Even at this late period, we could readily see what an abundant supply of vegatables had been raised in the Garden. Several of our members left with a squash hanging to the arms, for seed next spring. The fat Cattle were in a beautiful sod field, standing around a wagon load of Corn awaiting their supper. The Grade Short Horms (raised on the farm) were greatly admired by all and much guessing was done as to the weight of them. The Corn crop was unusually good; a large part still unhusked owing to the scarcity of labor. The colts are stabled at night, but most of our members think it would be better to raise them out to a hay stack. On returning to the house, R B Farquhar made a report on his visit to Washington, on the subject of the removal of the Haymarket no definite action has yet been taken. After supper the following questions were asked and answered.

1st Ques. Which do you prefer to raise colts in a field at a stack of hay, or in the stable? Ans. Most all prefer the field with plenty of good hay & a little grain. 2. Ques. What is corn worth in the field? Ans. From $2 to $2.25 per barrell. 3. Ques. Which shall I put on rustic siding, Paint or Whitewash. Ans Most would paine, but some would try Cement mixed with Milk.

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4. Ques Shall I husk my late corn now? Ans All would husk but say be careful to haul it dry. 5 Ques. What is it worth to cut a ditch from 2 1/2 to 3 ft deep? Ans From 25 c to 30 c per perch, but most prefer to have such work done by the day. 6 Ques. Shall I stop my Horses from hauling & husk corn? Nearly every one says keep the horses at work.

After spending a very pleasant evening we adjourned to meet at Saml Hopkins Dec 12th 1891 T. J. Lea, Sec

White Hall Dec 12th 1891

The Enterprise Club was called to order at 5 oc by our President. All of the members were present, but those who are so fortunate as to have a good paying position under the Government. As it was growing so late we took a short walk before reading the minutes of the last meeting held here. The first object of interest wasthe "water motor" it being by far the most simple of anything known to us before, to furnish a bountiful supply of water where a never failing well is to be found.

The overflow from the house was utilized for the stock at the barn, another great recommendation was the small cost. The Barn was not so well filled with hay as on previous visits. A large flock of sheep all doing well. At the Corn House we were shown a fine lot of corn of unusual size & quality.

It was too late for us to see the Cows & other stock usually found here. On our return to the house the minutes of the last meeting held here were read, also of the previous meeting read & approved.

A communication from B. D. Palmer was read on the subject of holding a farmers convention. After a free discussion it was decided to appoint a committee of

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three, to meet the Committees appointed by the other Clubs. E P Thomas, Asa M Stabler, Chas E Bond were appointed. Our host reported his experiment in raising Navy beans which seemed to be encouraging to him thus far.

This being the regular time for the election of officers, Wm W Moore moved that we go back to the old rule & appoint a foreman for each meeting, which after a full discussion was passed by a large majority. The vote for secretary for the next year was ordered by ballott: Chas E Bond and Newton Stabler were appointed as tellers resulting in the Election of Thos J Lea, his salary was collected and paid over. R B Farquhar read us a very interesting report showing what his flock of sheep had done for him during the past season. After partaking of a bountiful supper to which we all did full justice, the following questions were asked and answered 1 Ques S Hopkins wishes to know which will pay best to feed his 3 year old colts & 2 year old cattle so as to sell at 3 1/2 or 2 1/2 years or feed moderatly & hold another year. Ans Unanimously in favor of feeding liberally & hope to sell at the earliest age that the price is satisfactory. 2 Ques Will it do to put stone in a ditch without placing Ans Most recommend some wood in the bottom & finely broken stone on top of thers [this?] 3 Ques What is the cheepest lining for an ice house? Ans Most would either line with a pen of Chestnut logs or put poles on ends. 4 Ques Which is best for my colt a box stall or let him run all the time?

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Answ all say beter let him run all the time but fed liberally 5 Ques Should I pay extra to cut old chestnut into cord wood ? Ans No 6 Ques Is coarsely broken corn fit to feed ? Ans Advised to thoroughly crush the corn. 7 Ques would any one use drain tile? Ans a few would use tile; but most prefer rails & broken stone. 8 Ques would you have a registered Jersey bull dehorned? Ans Yes 9 Ques will it pay to feed corn to my cattle that are now fat? Ans A majority say not feed.

On motion Samuel Hopkins was appointed a delegate to the state farmers convention to be held in Balt[imore] in Jan next.

After a very pleasant meeting we adjourned to meet at Argyle the residence of T J Lea Jan 9th 1892