The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-02
OLD SETTLERS, MEETING

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The Old Settlers Club. of Kenosh.
County held their annual meeting a
the office of the County Clerk, in Keno
sha, June 26.
There was a large attendance, anC
considerable enthusiasm. exhibited
The large delegation inspires the officers
with high hopes for the future of the
club. In order that the members of the
Association may be fully advised of the
meeting, and those in attendance, viii
say that the large meeting above alluded
to consisted of the President, J. nj. KEEL
lOgg the Treasurer, Edward Jones
the Secretary, d. B. Benedict; and
Messrs. @. A. Dewey and Gurdin Gillett.
This constituted the entire attendance,
and the picture can but inspire the club
with brilliant prospects for the future.
The occasion was our annual business
meeting, at which time it is expected
that matters in the interest of the club
will be discussed, and means devised for
the promotion of our interests as an as
ISOLATION of old settlers. The officers
came to the conclusion that the club had
settled and was too old to rise. One
thing is evident we must have more
interest in these meetings or succumb,
play oat and sell out.
Your Secretary has been trying to get
out, and, like the balance of the club, be
Invested of all responsibility.
The club, however, was called to order
by President Kellogg.
Minutes of last regular meeting were
read, showing about the same interest
as exhibited upon the present occasion.
Moved by the Treasurer that the min
utes be approved.
Seconded by the President and carried
by an unanimous vote.
The Secretary made his annual report,
showing no additional members since
last meeting lone year), and that portion
OF said report alluded to by the Secretary
of the interest manifested by the mem
bers of the club, and the bright outlook
for the future, brought the house down,
with tremendous applause.
Treasurer Jones moved that report of
Secretary be accepted and adopted.
Seconded by President Kellogg, and
carried by unanimous vote.
The Treasurer, E. Jones, presented his
report, showing a balance in the treasury
of $S.45. This announcement brought
forth great applause.
The Secretary, d. B. Benedict, moved
that the report of Treasurer be accepted
and adopted.
Seconded by President Kellogg, and
carried without a dissenting vote.
The reports of committees was called
for by the President. But from the
silencesofsaid committees, the President
announced that he concluded that they
were not ready to report, and, on motion
Of theiFHeasurer, sthey were granted
further time. n
The President announced that the
election of officers was next in order.
This announcement placed the club
officers in very unpleasant predica-
ment. II is true there was no particu-
lar trouble about the matter earring
for the Treasurer could move
that President Kellogg be reelected for
another year. This could be seconded
by the Secretary, and the President
could announce the motion, when there
would be an affirmative vote. And in
like manner the Secretary and Treasurer
could reciproeate, but the embarrassment
Of the officers was relieved by G. A.
Dewey, who moved the old officers hold
over for another year.
Seconded by G. Gillett.
Motion put by the President and car
ried..s
Treasurer Jones, stated to the club
that he was instructed by Mr.. Schenning,
of Silver Lake, to tender to the Old Set
tiers Club Of Kenosha County an invita-
ton to hold their annual festival at Sill
yer Lake that he would place the use
Of the speakers stand, grounds, boats,
etc., in the hands of the club for the .oc-
casion, free of charge.
After discussion by the members of the
club. in which all seemed interested, D.
B. Benedict moved that, considering the
invitation made by Mr.. Schenning, we
adjourn the annual meeting of the club
until July 10, 1886, at l o'clock P. NJ,
in order to ascertain what arrangements
can be made for transportation, and to
obtain in writing from Mr.. Schenning the
full details of the invitation extended.
Seconded by G. A. Dewey and carried.
On motion ofG. Gillett, club adjourn
ed to meet July 10, 1886, at P. M.
i'8a d. B. BENEDICT, Sec'y.