The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1885-02-04
To the People Of Wellington.

In 1878 the money was raised by private
subscription for founding the present
library. twas owned by the subscribers,
who composed large portion of the pop
ulaiion Of the township. II has been
sustained for eleven years entirely by
private contributions. Its catalogue of
books numbers something like $500 vol
umes. Its rooms are commodiously fitted
up; its selection of publications, as a
whole, we'll chosen. Its entire cost has
been not less than $4,500.
There have been five assessments Of two
dollars per share, which, with the proceeds
Of public entertainments, has furnished
the entire income for supporting the
library. There is no doubt II has been Of
incalcvlable benefit 10 the young men and
women Of this community. There are
many who are well versed in modern his
tory, literature and sciences who owe all
their att,inmenis in this direction TO the
Wellington Library. A taste for reading
has been formed by many that will be
lite long. All who love our town and It's
good name must desire to see the library
flourish.
1t Is fact that the public must be in
formed Of, that for the last two years II has
greatly langushed for the want Of proper
support. The trustees have been unable
10 purchase new books from lack Of funds.
All money 10 Its treasury is exhausted and
II is about 800 in debt. A year ago a
course Of lectures was instituted for the
purpose Of raising money to buy books
The course was good one but the ex.
penses swallowed up the entire receipts,
leaving those who we're responsible for II
out Of pocket for stationery, postage and
kilograms. The last week another effort
Of u similar kind was made to raise money
for the same purpose, by 4 concert, the
entire receipts OF which were less than
the expenses by 80, which deficit was
made good by private donation.
On Tuesday last the trustees held a
meeting, the object Of which was 10 close
the library and sell of the books. Much
Of the property belonging To the association
could not be sold. The furniture, shelly.
ing, etc, would scarcely bring anything.
The best books would sell for ruinous
prices only. Parties had paid fer the use
OF shares for year in advance, who would
be entitled 10 have their money refunded.
Then the stigma Of giving up one OF the
best institutions Of the township because
the people would not support II, the trus.
tees were unable To face without q final
appeal TO the people. For TINT purpose
this article is written. Heads Of families
cannot frget the hours In which they
have seen the younger members Of their
households engaged in reading books
from the library, the useful information
derived therefrom, the iriamg expense
incurred, the rich fruition realized
The trustees propose TO make an effort
to raise at least s400 by subscription.
Whoever will pay one dollar shall he en-.
titled TO draw one book for one year from
the first day Of April next. Two dollars,
two books; etc. The subscription not TO
he binding unless the sum Of four hundred
dollars is thus raised, OF which sum the
trustees pledge themselves that at least
two hundred dollars shall be expended In
the purchase Of new books, the balance In
paying the debts and expenses Of the
library.
The object commends itself ~ the entire
community. II has been source Of just
pride TO our people that they possessed
such facilities for entertaining reading.
When the library was organized II was
said that not one young man reared in
Wellington had ever graduated from col.
lege. Now there are score Of graduates
and undergraduates In the various col.
leges Of the land, Il Is The library and
kindred influences that have produced
this result. We appeal 10 our fellow.
citizens not TO let II perish.