The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-07-16
n Southern Iowa Soldiers Fair.
At Burlington, 0eptemher seth
to October LIST, 1854.
BURLINGTON. Julv 10Th. 1874.

OOHLAN0IONs July ILL., X0O4s
The Executive Committee of the South
ern Iowa Soldiers Fair respectfully an
nounce that they are now ready to receive
donations Of money, supplies, and articles
intended for the Fair, and urge upon the
friends of the enterprise immediate and
continued action in its behalf ~
Our object is not SO much to make large
display at the time of the Fair, a. to 50
conduct our operations, az to contribute
the relief Of our soldiers. We therefore
ssk that our co-laborers in this good work,
forward us from the present time until the
close of our Fair, all such articles as may
be acceptable or useful to them. We par
ticularly solicit contributions Of hospital
clothing and supplies, canned fruits, on
ions, pickles, and the like, to be forwarded
year in which is especially needed supplies
for the relief and comfort OF the sick and
wounded soldiers in camp and hospital
and the maintenance Of the health and
strength of those who are still spared to
press forward in the great struggle against
our country's enemies. In order, therefore,
that the soldiers may enjoy the immediate
is desired that all articles that will tend to
their relief and comfort, should be for
warded at once. A cash value, by q COM
petent committee, will be placed upon all
contributions, and due credit given. Per-
ishable articles that will not bear transpor-
tation, will be sold, and the amount real.
lied credited to the donors and townships.
All contributions Of money should be sent
to Mrs. E. +. Gay, Treasurer.
The Committee would suggest that in the
preparation of donations, preference be
given to those things which can be readily
disposed of, such as all kinds Of winter
clothing, and furnishing goods for men,
women and children, embroidery, worsted
goods Of all kinds, dry goods, groceries,
fancy work of every description, books,
stationery, .jewelry,-in short, everything
likely to be in good demand.
Let committees be f0rmedin each commu-
nifty to receive and forward articles to the
Fair, and as soon as q box is filled, or lot
made up, send to US for shipment. Ar
rangements will be made to secure speedy
transportation. Donors will affix their
names, and place Of residence to articles
donated, and also state their estimated val
ne. When it is desired that the proceeds
should be distributed through any particu-
lar agency, parties contributing can 90
state, and the proceeds will be applied &C.
cordingly. In cases where no preference
is expressed, the Committee will apply pro-
ceeds in such manner, rs to effect the great
est good. Special attention ID called TO the
McCosh, marble dealers, Of our city, who
offer through US q military monument,
suitably carved and engraved, standing II
feet high above the ground, and worth Five
Hundred Dollars, to the township in Iowa,
outside Of the township Of Burlington,
which shall, in proportion to its inhabi.
tants, taking the census OF 1850 ~ stand
ard) furnish the most of money or ofgoods,
wares and produce, at . cash value to the
Southern Iowa Sanitary Fair. The design
Of the monument will be shortly sent you,
and We trust that your township may be
among the competitors for this prize, which
will be in every way q worthy memorial
to the hon0red dead, who have fallen in
this contest. Should any donors desire to
aid the township in which they live, in
competing tor this prize, their donations
will be appraised, and the amount credited
to their township.
Hon. ]. G. FooTE, President.
Rev. w. F. BAIRD,
Mrs. JAS. w. GRIMES, Vice Presidents.
Mrs. Fl. II. HAwLEY.)
Mrs. J. L. BROWN, Secretary
Mr.. J. p. BROWN, Assistant Secretary.
Mrs. III. B. RANSOM, Cor. Secretary.
Mr.. r. M. GREEN, Asst. Cor. Secretary.
Mrs. Il. e. GAR, Treasurer.
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