The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-26
RELIEF ORGANIZATION

some cause il did not reach us till this
week. For a proper understanding of
What has been and IS being done, by the
ladies and people Of KenOsha and vacin
lty, for the relief ot the sufferers by fire,
+ shonld have proceeded the communl
cation OF tile Secretary Of the Union Re
lief Society, 10 he TELEGRAPH of last
week. The communication of the See
rotary, commencing with the second or
ganizatlon, Jailed to give very impor-
tant part Of what had been done, and
TINS communication, though week too
late, supplies the deficiency
COMMUNICATION
At meeting Of the Ladies'
of the City Of Kenosha held
at Simmons Hall OCT. 10, 1871, FIR
The purpose of rendering aid to the suf-
ferers by The recent fires in the northern
part OF the State, Mrs. L B. Nichols was
called to the chair and Mrs. J. V. OUarIes,
DR., chosen Secretary. Tue meeting then
proceeded to the election Of officers tor a
more permanent and systematic organiza
lion, when Mrs l.. B. Nichols was elected
President, Mrs. j. V Quarles, Jr., Sec
rotary and Treasurer. A commettce of
three from each of the religious sociaties
there represented were then appointed
as directors. The meeting then adjourn
ed until Saturday al o'clock a. m, when
they again assembled in large numbers,
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather, and zeaiously setto work for the
obj sct designated
On that day there were several boxes
of clothing packed, marked and shipped
to the Relief Committee at Green Bay
much Of which was made on that dav.
the balance collected by solicitors app
pointed for that purpose who canyassed
the City.
The meeting then adjourned over to
Monday at one O'Clock p. N. At this
m etlne Increased activity and zeal was
manifested AID large number of addi-
tional boxes we're filled with clothing
and despatched to the same destination,
1--WE think in all eIghteen), beside several
barrels of -four, some Pork, Groceries, &C.
Much pIaise is due the ladies of Ken
osha for their enterprise and zeal in this
good work, and especial prBise is due
those ladies who volunteered to canvass
the city; namely: Mrs England, Mrs. g.
Yule, Mrs. j. Y. Quarles, Mrs. Mcbride,
Mrs. E. Baine, Mrs A. 3. Capron, Mrs.
z G.. Simmons, Mrs. B. L. Hull, Mrs. NJ
Young, Mrs w. S. Strong, Mrs. j. Gott-
fredson, Mrs. r. o. Gottfredson, Miss D.
Durkee, Miss Martin, Miss NJ Lyman
and Miss Spencer. Our thanks are also
especially due to Mr.. S. G. Johnson,
G. Simmons, NJ. Baker and other gentle
men who kindly assisted in packing,
mailing and marking boxes on Saturday
and Monday.
At the close of the day, on Monday,
this organization was dissolved by the
resignation Of Mrs. Nichols rs President,
and again reorganized by the election Of
Mrs. W. s. Strong as President, Mrs G.
Yule Vice President and Mrs A. B.
Capron. as Secretary and Treasurer. This
organization we understand is to continue
through the winter and hold meetings
on Thursday afternoon of each week for
the relief of suffering humanity wherever
found, and we confidently appeal to alb
irrespective of party or sect to cooperate
with them and second their endeavors in
this praiseworthy object.