Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-07-26
Young Democrats Organize
A PERMANENT CLUB I!

The young Democrats of Napoleon town.
ship met Monday nj . and organized by
adopting the following Resolutions and Con-
stitution: ~ -.C. l.
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, In view of the coming elections
both national and local. a unanimity of the
. Young voters for the purposes of self instruc-
tion, achievements and furtherance of polit-
ical ideas and principles is greatly desired,
and .
WHEREAS, In union there is strength, and for
the sake of obtaining that recognition due the
young Democracy of Henry county, and also
for the PRONUNCIATION of Democratic princi-
ples among its members, it is
Resolved, LIST. That we, the undersigned
Democratic voters under 30 years of age,
unite ourselves into an organization or club
to be known as -
I'd. That each person on becoming mem
Der of this club shall pledge himself faithful
Democracy as laid down by jefferson, Madi-
son, Monroe and jackson. the great founders
and nurses of q great party.
3D.. In National and State elections, firm
allegiance and consistent efforts for the
success of the Democratic ticket shall be
observed as true loyalty and evidence of
sincerity for our party's welfare.
4th. In county and municipal elections
the same allegiance and loyalty to the nomi-
nees of the party are demanded in all cases
wherever said nominees are men of good
qualifications, clean records and good stand
ing in the Democratic party. Any nominee
lacking in the above requirements shall not
receive the endorsement and support of this
club.
9th. That this club act as unit in all its
proceedings. That we pledge ourselves to
abide by the decision of the majority and
give our hearty support to its decisions.
9Th. That the Democratic Platform as
framed by the st. Louis Convention, meets
all needed reforms in the administration OF
public affairs and that we heartily endorse
the same.
7th. That we heartily endorse the admin
istration of Grover Cleveland, President of
the United States, and pledge our united
efforts for the continuation of said admins
tration.
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE ].
SEC. l. This organization to be known as
SEC. 2. No person over 90 nor under 90
years of age shall be eligible to membership
in this club.
SEQ. g. Persons desiring to become men,
bers of this club shall make known their
desire to any person already member of the
club. A ballot shall be taken upon the
availability of such applicant, and if ma
jority of those present favor his admission he
may become member by signing the con.
stitution and taking the required pledge OF
loyalty. ..
SEC. 1. The officers of this club shall con.
sist of President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Sergeant-at-arms. Said Of
ficers to be elected by ballot, majority of al
hosv 10 nh0iO Col
officers to hold Office for term of six month:
from date of their election.
SEQ. 2. It shall be, the duty OF the Presi
dent to preside at all meetings as chairman
of proceedings. He shall have power to cast
the deciding vote in case of a tie, to appoint
such committees as he may deem necessary
and to call extra meetings of the club when.
ever imperative.
SEQ. 3. 1t shall be the duty of the Vice
President to preside in the absence of the
President, with the same powers as are invest
ed in the president.
SEC. 4. It shall be the duty of the Secre
tary to keep the minutes of the proceedings
make record of all transactions, draw orders
and attend to such correspondence as ma!
necessarily arise from time to time.
SEQ. 5. 1t shall be the duty of the Treas
urer to hold in his possession all funds of the
club. to make collections, to pay all bills upol
order of the Secretary, signed by the Presi
receipts and such other duties as naturall.
devolve upon the treasur, for any like org mi
Zation.
SEC. G. 1t shall be the duty of the Sergean
alarms to keep order in the room during
session of the club, to expel unruly members
to prevent the ingres of those not regularl!
instituted members of the club. His posi-
ton shall be near the entrance door ant
extraordinary alarm or commotion shall b.
promptly Quieted by him.
ARTICLE III.
SEC. l. This club shall meet on Monda,
night of every week for the purpose of discus
sing such questions as may interest the club
SEQ. 2. A quorum shall consist of sSvel
members of the club in good standing.
quorum shall be necessary for the transac
ton of all business. #E
SEC. 8. Each member of this club shall b
required to pay an assessment of 25 cents pc
month for such expenses as may necessaril
arise. F.
provisions of this constitution or in any wa
becoming obnoxious to the club may b
expelled, provided two thirds of the member
of the club concur.
SEC. s. All persons upon becoming mem
bers of this club shall sign this constitution
and observe the following pledge:
We, the undersigned, do hereby pledge our
Democracy, to do all in our power and t
make all consistent and honest efforts for tn
success of the Democratic ticket in National
State and Local elections, to promulgat
peace and harmony in its ranks, to promot
fellowship and unity in this club, to advocat
good honest and reliable men for positions O
public trust, to discountenance any jobbery
steal or fraud, to faithfully stand by one an
~ other in times of local contests, to act in al
cases as the majority of this club shall deer
right and proper, to aid those most worth,
to shun double dealing and to, adhere only
principles of right and Justice.
SEo. 6. This constitution can be amende
by a two-thirds vote of the members of tn
club. xEAEA,
The following officers were elected:
w. +. Baum, President; Martin Honecl
Vice. President; o. g. Evers, Secretary; Ere
Korte, Treasurer; David Saygers, Sergeant
alarms. Drill Masters.-Wm. Hess, Cap
David Baker, LIST Lieutenant; Frank Reigel
I'd Lieutenant. Executive Com.-Dani,
Coon, Andy Kunz and B. B. Bitter.
The club numbers now about rs members
which will soon be increased to 200.
Rooms will be rented and fitted up regari
less Of expense. The club is to be permanel
and as the constitution indicates is 10 act nc
only in political matters put to bind the youn
men together, to promote fellowship, ct,
In few weeks committees will be sent int
each township in the county for the Lurpos
of organizing like club. Throughout th
county we expect to have club Of GOO I
200, to act and vote in all contests as a uni
Let every one who wishes to ioifi sAnd ", HI