Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-20

W II. DdrHum ana upon notice, Hon.
NJ. IL. McCord, of Merrill, was elected
chairman, H. G. Hetzel, of Merrill,
elected secretary.
NJ. Ii. Barnum, of Wausau, stated
the object of the meeting to be the
organization Of an Editorial Associ-
alton to include that part of Northern
Wisconsin north of Township 20, for
the purpose of furthering the business
and educational interests of that part
Of the state.
On motion of Mr. Canon it was
voted to proceed to the election of
President of the Association by ballot.
The result of informal ballot was as
follows NJ. H. McCord, 6; H. w.
Lee, 1 +; NJ FL. Barnum, 3; R. H.
johnson, 2. Mr.. McCord declined to
be candidate for the reason that
business of an other nature would
interfere with the fulfilment of the
duties that the Office required.
The result of the first formal ballot
was as follows: r. H. johnson, !;
NJ. II. Barnum, 4 E. B. Rossier. l.
Mr. Johnson's election as President
was, on motion, made unanimous.
On motion Mr. Barnum, of Wausau,
W. II. Homes, of Waupaca. was
elected Vice-President of the Associ-
alton.
On motion of Mr.. Fontaine, NJ. II.
Barnum was elected Secretary of the
Association.
On motion of NJ Homes, A. L.
Fontaine, of Grand Rapids, was
elected Treasurer of the Association.
Moved that the annual membership
fee, for each member of the Associ-
ton be $1OO.
On motion NJ. Fl. Barnum was re-
quested to present to the Association
his bill for the expenses, ETC., incurred
in calling this meeting.
Mr.. II. w. Lee remarked that in
his opinion it would be well for the
Association to adopt means whereby
to prevent any fraud on the members
Of the Association by foreign adver-
tisers and subscribers, and that regular
rates should be fixed upon by the
Association for such advertising. Mr.
Barnum favored the adoption of such
regulations.
On motion Of Mr.. Barnum, Messrs.
II. w. Lee and A. D. Gorham we're
elected committee to draft resolutions
and bylaws for the good of the Associ-
ton regulating matters relating to
foreign advertising and such other
matters regarding the control of the
Association as seemed proper.
On motion it was voted that the
Secretary prepare list of persons who
have signifed their willingness to join
! this Association and notify them of
its organization and regulations, and
secure their enrolment as members
thereof, and also invite all other
editors and publishers within the
limits of the district to join the
Associa ton.
Mr.. Barnum made remarks on the
Importance of the union of the editors
/ of Northern Wisconsin in advocating
the establishment of educational insti-
tutions in this part of the state.
He also read an article headed
Normal Schools which on account
of its length will have to be omitted
until some future time.
The committee consisting of Messrs.
II. Y. Lee and A. D. Gorham
appoiI ted to draft resolutions and by
laws or the control of the Associ-
alton submitted the following, which
were adopted.
Resol0ed. That this Association be and is
hereby known as the Northern Wisconsin
| Editorial association
Resol0ed, That each and every member of
the Association be an is, by signing these
articles of association, pledged to report to thu
Secretary from time to time the names of all
persons whom his experience has taught him as
unworthy of newspaper credit.
| 2. That he will adhere to such schedule of
rates for foreign advertising as may be deter
mined by the association, which shall not be
less than the regular advertising rates pay
ment therefore to be made in advance or
guaranteed by local residents.
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