Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-16
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A tair wumber of tie citizens Of Perrys.
bvrg township, accompanied by che 81.
Josephs Cernet Band, convened at the
Town Hall, on Fridey evening, the 9Th
inst for the purpose Of forming "a asso-
citation TO secure the means and erect
Sodiers and Sailors Monument.
The meeting was called to order by che
selection OF Hon. Asher Cook, as temper
sry chairman, and Janaes z. Averill, Sec
retary.
On motion, q committee Of FIVE was APP
po tinted on Permanent Organization, Con-
stitution and bylaws, which, afteS short
consultation, submitted report, in sul~
stance, as follows:
"This society shall Ire known rs tie
'Perrysburg Township Soldiers and Sail
ors' Monumental Association whose OBJ
iect il shall be to secure the means
and erect monument which shall APP
propriately commemorate tire virtue and
patriotism Of the soldiers and sailors OF
| the war OF the Rebellion, who enlisted in the
service OF their country, from Perrysbsrg
township.
The officers Of the Association shall con-
sist Of President, two Vice Presidents,
Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and an
Executive Committee OF seven, OF which
the President. by virtue OF his Office, shall
be chairman"
The committee, in presenting their re-
port, asked time until the next regular
meeting to prepare a Constitution and
bylaws.
| The report as given, was, upon motion,
accepted, and the request granted.
| An election OF officers resulted es fol-
lows:
| Presidepts-H Asher Cook.
Vice President-Hons J. II. Pierce and
]. II. RheinfTank.
Treasurer-George Weddell.
Recording Secretary-Jame P. Averill
Corresponding Secretary-J. S. Hirth.
Executive Committee-Asher Cook, j
n Pierce, J. II. Rheinfrank, ]. &. IIof.
man, G. II. Caldwell, D. Lucas and N
Wedertz
The President, in accepting the respon
sible position offered him, rendered Iii
thanks, and in a short and eloquent
speech, stated tire object OF the organiza
tioa, and inspired each of his hearer
with an earnest liberalization to do hi
duty faithfully and well in accomplishing
the desired end,
On motion, the township was divided
into nineteen districts, and the Presiden
appointed from two 10 three Representative,
men in each locality, to Wct us solicitor
for subscriptions to the fund, within thei
respective districts.
The Recording Secretary was instruct
ed to obtain blank subscription sheets
with all appropriate heading, a copy O
which is to be sent to each committee
man, accompanied with instructions il
, regard to his duties, and defining the
district within which he is to do hi
work. The object is to give every MAI
woman and child, within the township
, an opportunity 10 be represented in th
. building of tins monument, and ever
contributor shall be entitled to member.
ship in the Association.
, The meeting was an enthusiastic an
harmonious one. Work has been carr
, estly commenced and most admirabl
planned; the selection u officers and con
mitteemen could not be better and thei
names will add strength to the organizs
tion; universal interest has been exhii
tied, and the early and complete success {
, the enterprise is assured.
The selection OF Hon. Asher Cook, q
President OF the Association, is we'll mel
tied compliment, for the interest he hi
tax en- in the movement, and the CAREFUL
prepared and eloquent address delivere
here Memorial Day and published in til
JOURNAL.
The association adjourHed to meet
the Town Hall on Friday evening, the q
= inst, and all interested in the cause are r
y euested TO be present.