The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-11
THE MONUMENT PROJECT.
Encouraging Progress Made in the Move
ment-OGioers Elected.

-DhAoHAh EAtttens
The Soldiers Monumental Association held
meeting in the G. A. r. hall in .Refo
wich's building last night and it proved to b,
the most animated and fruitful the Associa
tion has held since its existence. The meet
ing was remarkable for the activity and hope
tal spirit displayed, and the reports received
we're Of most encouraging character.
For several weeks there was an apparent
laxity Of feeling and activity in connection
with the movement that led many to believe
that the project would fall back into q
slumber of another four or five years, but an
exchange Of reports and views brought out
facts to warrant the expectation of a very
creditable record from the slow but sure
movement Of the Association
In the absence Of the president Mr.. p. D.
Holman presided as chairman of the meet.
ing.
Messrs. N. @. Watson and J. J. Powell
stated that they had consulted with NJ. M
Burke, Esq. and arrived at tho conclusion
that 1t would be better for the Association TO
lave charter
The secretary read a communication show
ing that the Monumental Park Association
of Schuylkill county (Pottsville) was char
tered July 7th, 1887.
The resignation OF Mr.. T. J. James. as
president Of the Association, was presented
as follows:
SHENANDOAH, Pa, Dec. 10, 1897
To the members Of the Soldiers Monument
Association
GLNTLLHEN l hereby tender my resig-
nation as President of your body. necessi-
tated by my removal from town and inability
70 attend the meetings l do so, however
with much reluctancy. Your efforts in he
half Of the erection Of suitable memorial
to the brave boys in blue who have passed TO
the Great Beyond meets with my hearty ap-
proyal and anything l can do towards fur
thering the project l shall be only too glad to
do. Yours very truly,
THOMAS J. JAMES.
Mr.. John Wagner moved that the resigna-
ton be accepted and that vote of thanks be
rendered Mr.. James for the services rendered
the committee. This motion was carried
unanimously
Mr. Henry l.. Jones, as a member Of the
board of trustees of the Odd Fellows ceme-
terry, made very graceful address in which
he stated that the Association need not anti
cipate any opposition from the board to the
selection Of the site between the Odd Eel
lows and Annunciation cemeteries held in
view by the committee and that the only de-
lay in the matter was due to precautionary
steps to avoid any complication as to bouud-
ary lines.
Hon. M. @. Watson made brief address irl
which he seconded the assurances given by
Mr.. Jones aud predicted that in due time the
Association would have a very appropriate
site for the monument.
Mr.. Jones said there was desire expressed
by some people to have the monument placed
either north of the forks Of the Brandon
vile and Ringtown roads, or in front of the
High school building.
Mr.. NJ. c. Watson replied that there was
no site such as referred to by MIR. Jones that
could be secured for obvious reasons, and the
matter was not discussed further
Election Of officers was next taken IN and
resulted as follows President, p. d. Hol-
man Vice Presidents, David Morgan, J. J.
Powell M. G. Wurm. p w. Bierstein and S
G. Acker Secretary, W. J. Watkins; Finan-
cial Secretary, Q. L. Fowler; Trustees, Hon
NJ. Q. Watson, Thomas Bellis NJ, G. Wurm,
P. W. Bierstein and William Maley. There
was no reelection of treasurer, Mr.. S. A.
Beddall being continued in the position.
On motion Of NJ. II. Master the committee
on site, in conjunction with the trustees
were instructed to procure charter for the
organization.
A committee Of five on rules and repula-
tions was appointed as follows Messrs. P,
w. Bierstein Lewis Hopkins, Jr,, W. J.
Watkins, J J. Powell and NJ H. Master.
The Association adjourned to meet on the
first Friday Of January, 1898.