The Osceola times., 1882-07-15

T.. n. W afren, Dlspatcll, ircscou.
Robert w. Leigh, Headlight, Nor
rilton.
/ Rev. J. c. Brown, Methodist.
j. l.. Tullis, News, Center Point,
On motion, G. G.. Coiburn, w. w,
Fulsom and Chas. Matthews, were
appointed a committee 10 confer as
to the eligibility of application for
membership.
The following resolution was offer
ca by j. s. Thomas and adopted,
"Rcsolyed, That no ballot be had
upon an application for membership
in this association, unless the appli-
cant be present, and make the appli-
cation in person"
Here some twenty new members
were enrolled.
The following resolutions were of.
liered by Il. Il. Bennett and adopted,
Resolved, That no old membcr
snail be admitted as a new member
of this Association so AZ to avoid
thereby the payment of back dues.
Adjourned until . o'clock, p m.
EVENING SESSION.
Association called to order at the
appointed time.
On motion the address of the Pres
ident was made the special order for
1 o'clock this evening.
The chair announced the follow
ing standing committees:
COMMITTEE on CoNsTIrUTIoN AND
BYLAWS.
+. a. Warren, G. G. Colburn,
Adam Clarke, w. w, Fulsom, and
+. ID. Denton.
CoMM,rrEE on MEMORIALS 80 rnE
DEAD.
y. 7. Bennett, J. II. Lowcry, pnJ
w. l.. Morris.
COMMITTEE OK SECRETARY & TREAS
uRER's Books.
J, S. Thomas, J, l., Tullis, aad T..
G. Humphry.
Resolutions, in regard to foreign
advertising and foreign advertising
rates was introduced by Robt. w.
Leigh aud l.. A. Warren and was
referred to the committee on Con-
st,tution and Bylaws,
Letters from several gentlemen
expressing regret for not being able
to attend the meeting of the associa-
ton We're read and fled,
+. A, Warrcn offered the follow
ing resolution which was referred to
special committee of five.
Resolved, That as newspaper edit
ors. we will support no man for any
county Office who does not pledge
himself to have all his job work done
at the same office in his county.
A memorial on the life of Miss
Dunham was offered by w. l..
Morris and referred to committee ON
memorials.
President delivered his annual
address which was ordered printed
and the suggestion in regard to eli
.gibility referred to committee on
constitution and bylaws and all
other suggestions TO a special com
mittce of three,
The thanks Of the of Association
were rendered the president for his
able address.
The committee on the Warren res
olution offered the following resolu-
lion as substitute and was adopted.
Resolved, That as newspaper men
we will seek to impress upon our
county officials the duty ofpatrouize-
ing the press of their locality, by
giving to them all printing both pub
lie and private, they may have, and
this not alone as compensation for
the zeal of newspaper men and the
efficiency of the press in politics. but
as "A duty becoming every good of
fl ial and citizen to patronile and
foster home institution.
The annual election for officers re-
suited in the reelection of NJ. NJ.
Mcclure for President; +. A. War
ren, vice president, and w. A. Web
bcr, secretary.
President McGuirc's address was
short and pointed, sound, sensible
and full of practical thought and was
received with marked attention.
Capt. Harvey Mathes, Of the Men
phis Evening Ledger, delivered an
able address, subject, The Press, Its
Mission, and its Workers.
Addresses were also delivered by
Judge Peek, Mr.. Merriwcthcr and
Others, but have not space for eX-
tended notices. The Press was fully
represented and the meeting harmo-
NOUS, and much good accomplished
in the interest of the fraternity.
In our next, we will attempt re-
port of the Excursion to Baltimore.
Washington and Norfolk, and what
was seen ON the way.
English Female Bitters is intend
ed far young girls as well as married
ladies who have by some exposure