Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-05-10
woman's Relief Corps.

Noman'S Nellet COrpSs
The second day OF the seventh annual Con-
vention OF the Woman's Relief Corps, De-
partment of Ohio, opened mt o'clock this
morning with a memorial service in honor Of
Lucy Webb Hayes, who was claimed orna-
ment to the organization, and whose death was
universally felt and deeply mourned. The at
tendance of ladies was very large, the audito-
rum and balcony being filled, and every avail
nble space being utilized as standingroom An
interesting programme had been prepared,
which opened with o funeral march upon the
organ by Mrs Knight Nearer, My God to
Thee" impresstvely sung Us chorus,
which was followed by an earnest prayer by
Lizzie M. Bowersox. Scripture readings, with
responses by the audience, we're then led by
Cora Day Young and Belle T. Bagley. "Some
Sweet Day" was beautifully sung by Mrs Wei
mar, and Scriptural selections appropriate to
the solemn occasion were read by Kate E. Put
nam.
The memorial address was delivered by Kate
Z. Sherwood, who delivered beautiful tribute
to the life of Mrs. Hayes; SO fr7lught with good
so beautiful in its consistency SO strong in its
simplicity, and calculated to incite to noble
works and divine aspirations. The solo, Rest
| for the Weary was sung by Mrs. Stoms, with
| the refrain by the audience Brief and appro-
pirate addresses were delivered by the Depart
| ment officers, and the service closed by sing
ing, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings
| Flow"
The regular business OF the convention was
then resumed by appointing committee con-
sistng OF Cora Day Young, Ada G. Clerke and
Mary N Quinton to convey the greetings of the
| convention to the convention OF the G. A. R.,
| then in session.
The committee was appointed by Annie Wit
tenmeyer, National President, and Louise M.
Robbins, Past President of the Department Of
Michigan
A delegation from the G. A. r. consisting OF
| NJ Do
National Chaplain Lozer, Past Adjutant Hol-
| bert, OF the Department of Kansas, and Past
| Adjutant Holbrool, of Lebanon, was received
with the honors of the order Short addresses
| OF congratulation were made, and Chaplain Lo'
zier delighted the convention by singing, in a
| spirited manner, a song which has just been
published at Mt. Vernon, Iowa, entitled "The
| Veterans Last Song" The song was dedicated
| to General John A. Logan and is intended rs a
contribution TO Memorial Day service. 1t was
| received with great applause.
Kate L. Sherwood presented an elaborate and
| interesting report of the Soldiers Home, at
Sandusky, at the conclusion of which Sarah j.
| Price, matron OF the Home, was introduced and
gave an account OF the successful workings oi
the institution and a statement OF personal ex.
periences that were received with much inter
| terest and appreciation. She mentioned the
case OF the wife of an old soldier, in Vermillion,
o.. who is an invalid and helplessly poor. A
| voluntary subscription was Immediately taken
up for the relief of the poor woman which re
| suited in collection of S42. 25.
Cora Day Young made report OF the enthu
siastic reception which the Committee on
| Greeting had received Mt the hands of the G. A.
r., and the Convention adjourned until two
o'clock.
At the afternoon session resolutions OF thanks
were adopted relative 10 the services rendered
hy the people of Cincinnati TO the G. A. r., the
railroad companies to the Burnct House, and
TO Mrs. President Heron and her STAFF of of
fcers The remainder OF the afternoon was oc
copied in the election of officers, which resulted
as follows:
Ada ]. Clarke, of Canton, was unanimously
elected Department President.
Celia +. Baldwin, of Akron, Senior Vice Pres
ident.
Sallie w. winans, of Troy, Junior Vice Pres
ident
Emma F. Koons, OF Canton, Department,
Treasurer.
On motion, the election OF the remaining ON
GERS and delegates, and the appointments, were
postponed until tomorrow morning, when the
business session will be resumed at $3.50.
Third days proceedings: The Womans Re
lief Corps selected delegates to the National
Convention to be held at Boston follows:
Kate E. Putnam delegate a.-large, Spring
field; Kate Jacllman, Cincinnati; Mary
NJ. Quipton, Cincinnati; Anna johnson
Mt Sterling; Millie Alexander Toledo; Hattie
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benvllc; Anna b. Carroll, Defiance; Emma +
Koons. Canton; Birdie Dewitt, Cincinnati
Puma L. Cowles, Geneva; Gertrude b. vii
liams. Norwall1 Jennie II Cramer, Upper San
dusky; Matilda Cornelius, Wellsville; Fannie
Bowdle. Piqua; Laura X. Fraunfelter Akron
Louise M. Rolaru, Cleveland; Lorena Welsh
Bellevue Kate S. Harding, Milford; Mary A
McQuiston, Xenia
Alternates-S Allie Shuler alternate-at
large, New Dover; Marion Slade, Columbus
Mary Holthon Cincinnati; Leona Pollock Mi
amisburg; Almeda V. johnson, Steubenville
Frances Baird, Salem; Annie II. Enocks, Iron
tom Helen NJ. Lttell, Cincinnati; Anna Pitten
ger Uhrichsville; r. III. Harvard, Conneaut
Angerona r. Thrift, Lima; Mary Seymour
Cleveland; Rose Burroughs, Delaware; Lydii
Root, Sidney; Elizabeth Bishop, Chicago juno
ton; Mary Clark, Mddetown; Frances A. Tut
tie, Clyde; Mary Clark, Youngstown; HANNAH
Underwood. London.
Kate b. Sherwood, Canton; Runnie C. Halli
day. Steubenvlle; Mary NJ Qunton; Cincin
natl; Mrs. DIR. McMeans and Elizabeth +
Daugherty, Dayton, Sandusky Home Commit
tee.
o. S. g. S. o. Home Committee xenia,
standing committee foryeur-Elizabeth S. Her
ron, Cncinnati; Mary A. McQuiston, Xenia
Ada b. Dewolf, Columbus.
| Department Relief Committee-S. M. e. Bat
tells. Akron Joan Shumway, Columbus; Alic
Whitaker, McConnelsville
testimonial was voted Mrs. Heron 70
loving service; Florence Whitfield, Cincr
natl chairman OF the committee TO prepare tn
same.
; Mrs Kate E. Putnam presented report @
Committee on Resolutions OF sympathy L
Comrade Lloyd, which was accepted us pre-
sented.
A penny collection will be taken in the De
partment Tor an oil portrait OF Lucy Web
Hayes, TO be the property of the Department
The convention was harmonious and close
amid great enthusiasm.
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