Club Minutes: The Home Interest Society, 1902-1906

Hilabore can be put on roses with a whisk broom or sprayer, 1 tablespoon to a gal. of water.

Dr. Brooke asked what the mtg. thought of buying the old Triadelphia bell for Sherwood school and price of iron per lb. 435 lbs. being its weight. It was well thought of, as some of the members are decendents of the 3 brothers Thomas Moore, Caleb Bentley and Isaac Brigs, who once owned it. He was appointed to investigate and report at next mtg. Mr. Hooley's lecture, subject "Our Country," was also spoken of, some of us having had the pleasure of hearing him lately. Mrs. Jos. Moore read an article written in the time of George 3rd saying goose eggs would not hatch by themselves and duck eggs were used to help the goose.

A weak solution of Paris green was thought good for potato bugs on tomato plants. Veterans roach powder is good for that insects. Orchard and blue grass can be sowed as late as Oct. 1st. Some allow their help a week's holiday during the year. Eggplants should be planted in a shady place in light well mulched soil. George Stabler used sand mixed with manure. June 1st is the time for planting. It is not too late to sow parsley if kept damp. The automobile question was discussed and the action taken at

437th Meeting Clifton June 16th 1902

The mtg. held at the Lyceum in regard to same endorsed by our mtg. Then adj. to Clifton June 16th. C. H. Farquhar, Secy.

The H.I. came in a rain to Clifton June 16th. For the first time in the present secy's position all the homes were represented. Minutes of preceding year read and a walk (as far as the back door) taken. The new hen house was seen at a distance from the description given is a model one. Minutes of last mtg. read. Dr. Brooke reported the Triadelphia bell had been taken down and was waiting at Rockland to be hung and rung. The names of Asa Stabler and Alvan G. Thomas here added to the Com. Where to put it is the next question. No one knew how to live with a sore tooth and not be cross, or be comfortable in hot weather. It is time to put strawberry beds in order now. Burning seems the best way of getting rid of the catterpillar.

Dr. Brooke gave us an interesting account of his trip to Saratoga, visiting the Artesian wells, Ostrich farm, Convention Hall and lastly the cemetery where the body of Dr. James McKensie lies burried by the doctors. We went to a delicious tea after that. The hostess was advised to have 2 chicken yds, 25 to 30 ft square. It is best to keep

chickens up in winter. They will lay better.

The opinion was divided in regard to there being so many locusts this year as 17 years ago.

It is not too late to plant cantaulopes 1 or 2 should be left in a hill. It is a little late for sweet potatoes, but if weather is seasonable they will grow.

Chrysantheums should be sprayed with hilabore to destroy the brown blight.

It is not too late to plant hubbard squash. The most feasible answer to why mornings, milk yields more cream than nights, was the flies did not worry the cow. It is thought the reason cherry trees do not live as long now as formerly is owing to the budded stock not being so good.

No one could tell why lightening strikes around plain field unless from some underground attraction. It is a good time for planting late potatoes.

McCormick are good for shelling. Blush for home use.

Frank Lea asked the opinion of the mtg in regard to the advisibility of opening an industrial school for the colored race in Sandy Spring, much discussion followed and the names of Mary Lizzie Moore, Arthur Stabler and K. Bentley Thomas were added to the Com. to investigate and report latter.

M. B. Thomas called our attention to a picture made of bits of waffers put together by pins representing the home of Katherine Dare. Then adj. to

348th Meeting Haviland's Mills July 14th 1902

Haviland's Mills July 14th C. H. Farqhar, Sec.

In sunshine this time the H.I. assembled at Haviland's Mills July 21. Beautiful flowers from Riverside, full lima beans, large onions and an immense tomatoe - Sparks, Early Anna - from [?] were shown.

The mtg. was called to order by the Pres. and first set of minutes read. A walk in the beautiful old garden followed. Among other [?] was one filled with cucumber tobacco plants, Cannas and Salvia. A fine prospect for tomatoes and lima beans in the vegetable garden. The peach tree is still bearing. The 2nd set of minutes read, and excellent advice given from the forethought com. the chairman of the Frank Lea Com. gave discouraging report, he has had to stop his work among the colored people, "as an assistant is not needed," where ignorance is bliss was never more fully shown than here. The Com was relieved from its duties. Mr. S. G. Miller was appointed to write him a letter from this body thanking him for the good he has done and our appreciation of his faithful work in our neighborhood. Alban G. Thomas reported that the bell would ring from Sherwood soon. The Pres. of the telephone Co gave notice that Central would be open on Sunday from now on. Mrs. Moore gave an

account of his visit to Mountain Lake Park. The auditorium seats 5,000 and is used all summer by different conventions. Fred and Pattie Stabler spoke of their stay at Berkley Springs which was layed out by George Washington, 2 beautiful elm trees, George and Martha planted by George ornament the park. A present by Lord Fairfax.

By a unanimous vote by the H.I., the secy was told to write to Judge Henderson commending him for his action taken in regard to bringing the law breakers on the conduit road to justice. It is hoped he will take some action in regard to same at the Rockville fair this year. The press correspondent was asked to extend our thanks to the editor of the Montgomery Press for the support he is giving to law and order. The sentiment in regard to keeping a watchdog was divided. This is the right time for late cabbage plants to go in, but too late for cauliflower. Papers do not have to be paid for unless taken from the office after subscriptions has expired.

White worms at the roots of plants were destroyed at Hermans by dipping the roots in strong white wash. [?] is the right time for sowing Kale. Corn can be planted anytime in July.

A multi sprayer was in use & thought good. It is too soon to sow poppyseed. The weight