Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-08
w. c. T. u. County Convention.
ICOntrihnted.l

w. c. r. L. held Thursday and Friday
in this place was very pleasant as
well as a successful one. Devotional
hour was led by Auntie Meek, of Extra
so well known throughout the county
for her Jealous work in the temperance
| cause.
Convention was called to order by
I the president, Mrs. Laura Hurd; roll
call of members by the secretary, Mrs.
Yaggy.
The address of welcome, by Mrs.
Oyerholtzer was beautiful and impress
sive. While she extended to all
hearty welcome, she presented the
thought that to women had been given
the devineSt of missions.
At els the pupils of the public
schools, accompanied by the teachers,
marched to the church. and a song of
welcome was rendered by girls from
the High School. Mrs. Slavery, of At
lantic, delivered an interesting address,
although suffering from severe cold.
Very much credit is due the teachers
for their part of the program, and the
best wishes and prayers of the conven-
attend them in their work.
Every session was opened with mu-
sic by quartette, consisting of the
Misses Yaggy and Henderson and
Messrs. Abrams and RepaSs, with ac-
compartment by Miss Foster The
selections were beautiful and highly
appreciated.
Rev. Igenfritz read the 18th Chapter
of st. Johns gospel and offered prayer
The president then introduced Mrs
Worthing, of Atlantic, who gave an
address upon the departments of W. c.
I. L. work that at present demand our
most urgent attention. She was fol-
lowed by Mrs Slavery on Juvenile Work.
Her thought was fine and delivery good.
A collection was taken, after which
benediction was pronounced by Rev. Z.
Dickinson.
Convention opened Friday morning
in usual order. Minutes of previous
meeting read. In an address the presi.
dent spoke of this year as one of much
trial to Iowa unions, but believed that
out of 1t would come good. AS a non
partisan and nOn-sectarian union we
should remain the same. She dwelt up
on the enforcement of law and that
every social union should have a copy
of the law; that much of the complaint
of violations is due to the indifference
of the people who should look to its en-
forcement. Mrs. Rev. Ofiing, of Man
ming, spoke of former work as presi-
dent of the Story county union, also of
work being done In Carroll county to
secure enforcement. She represented
the Loyal Temperance Legion, of Gray.
They have completed their organization
and much success awaits them.
Revs. Dickinson and Smith gave
few words of commentator of the
temperance work as viewed from their
standpoint, which were very much ap-
preeiated by all present.
The report of the secretary showed
the number of Unions as 2: LOYAL Tenn
perance LeglOnS as 2; Members: Extra
Union, 9; Audubon Union IS: honorary
members, Audubon Union, s,
The report of tbs treasurer showed
the amount collected from all sources
Sl05.
lie following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
l. Resolved, That we return thanks to Al
| mighty God for blessings of the past wear. for
| help and strength that He alone can give.
.. Resolved, That We cOnsecrate ourselves
| strength To demonstrate by our lives all we pro-
! TESS as christians, showing a christian charity
| for the opinion OF others.
B. Resolved, That we heartily approve the
| action Of the Iowa delegation at the National
| Convention in Chicago. We admire the womanly
| and christian conduct of our beloved State Pres
| ldent, Mrs. j. Ellen Foster, under the peculiar
! trials OF that OCCASION, proving the promise,
| AS thy day thy strength shall be-"
| 4. Resolved, That license is wrong in princi-
| pie With gratitude to God we rejoice IN the
prohibitory law that remains, against great OPP
| position, We will do all in our power to uphold
| and enforce ii.
| 8. Resolved, That We tender our thanks to
| the teachers and scholars of the public schools
| for the interest manifested in our work. the
| Press of the county, the Pastors Of the several
churches, and the Choir, for eouTtesies shown,
| the Baptist society for the use OF their church,
| and the ladies for decorating the same; also the
| sisters from abroad for their presence, their
| Mrs. OvERHoLTZER
| MRS, MEEK. Com.
| Mrs. OFT.
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