The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-09-14
Jackson Reading Room Association.

Pursuant to a published call, 4 number Of citizens
assembled at the Court House on Thursday evening
last to organize a Reading Room.
Judge Longbon placed in the chair, and Miss
Alice Bum made secretary.
1t was proposed to organize a new movement. and
consolidate the with other organizations Of the
kind: the ladies having some years ago, under the
name of the Union Temperance Mite Society, carried
series of efforts to raise fund to be used found
reading Some of the officers of that organiza-
tion were now present to cooperate with this new
effort, and formally turn the property and good
will of the old organization, and merge the two
gether. A form for Constitution presented and
read by Rev. Cherington, and the same adopted.
committee of three, consisting of Rey. Collier, H.
c. Miller and S. E. Brookns appointed to present
names Of suitable officers for the association: That
committee reported the following:
President-Chas A. Atkinson,
Vice President-Davis Mackley.
Secretary-Miss Alice Bum.
Treasurer-Mrs. Jno. T. Moore.
Executive Committee-Isaac Brown, 8. VI. Lake,
Enoch H. Lewis, Mrs. J. L. Long and Mrs. John H.
Mackley.
Rev. Cherington now reported that at preliminary
meeting, committee had been appointed to secure
room for the association; and asked the same to ap-
proprate $40 of its funds pay the rent for year.
And 1t was decided by vote to the indebted
ness SO incurred by such committee.
The amount of money in the Treasury of the Ladies'
old organization, $500, about that amount for
mally turned over; and Mr.. D. Mackley said that
fund of $7 raised some years by Mr.. A. Robbins,
E. w. Mitchell, A. w. Long and himself for like
purpose would be given to this new organization.
Mr.. Z. w. Mitchell moved that paper he forthwith
started for IS subscriptions which done and the
mover headed the list and others followed. So the
good work begun WAS entrusted to committee, Mrs.
Allison, Miss Lucy Jones and Miss Fannie Long, who
were also requested to solicit donations of books and
furniture for the Reading Room.
Adjourned to meet Friday evening, Sept Is, at the
Court House.
CONSTITUTION OF THE JACKSON READING ROOM
ASSOCIATION.
ARTICLE LITTLE.
the jackson Heading Roam Rssociationy oy tue name Oh
ARTICLE II-OEJECr.
lie Reading Room in the town Of Jackson furnish
with such literature may from time to time be
ARTICLE III-MEMBERsuIP.
of seSs tr to @ Ie
this s4a Be- %emSsT 10
ARTICLE Iv.-OFFIcERs.
The % officers Of this SOCIETY shall consist Of aPresi
together with five others, shall constitute Execu-
ARTICLE v.-DUT1Es OF OFFICERS
The duties of the President, Vice President Secre-
tary and Treasurer shall be such usually devolves
The EXecutiys Committee shall meet the first Mon
They shall decide all purchases sales OF books
or furniture or real estate which may be deemed nee
No iterature shall be exposed in the Room without
1t is their duty provide entertaining, moral and
Instructive reading, to MS large an extent they
deem advisable.
They shall appoint a Librarian, who shall haye gen,
responsible for such books papers and furniture
may become the property of the Society.
They shall make and enforce such rules and regula-
tions for the Reading Room as may be necessary.
They shall call a special meeting of the Society,
when the occasion demands IL.
ARTICLE VI.-ELKCTIoNs.
The Officers and Executive Committee shall be
". A lot
to be held the first Tuesday of December, and shall
continue in office until their have been
dacted into Office. All members of this society shall
have equal vote in all the elections, and plurality
of votes shall elect.
ARTICLE VII.-QUoRUM.
Fifteen members shall constitute quorum for the
transaction Of business.
ARTICLE EVIII.-AMENDNENTs.
This constitution may be amended at any time, at .
regular or called meeting Of the Society, provided
distinct and general notice has been given least
month previOus and thirds majority Of the
members present, shall be necessary to effect the
change,