Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-19
AN APPEAL
For a Worthy Cause.
Citize ems Asked to Donate
of Thsir Means
For the Benefit Of City
Hospital.
First Address Issued to Akron
People.

Rev. Lindemuth Believes II Is Time
To be Generous.
Rev. l.. A. Lindemuth, secretary Of
the Hospital Association, is greatly
encouraged by the interest that is be-
ing taken in the project to raise the
$4,000 fund necessary to obtain the
generous gift offered by Mr. o. @.
Barber.
Up to the present time the public has
not been appealed to directly. Today
Mr.. Lindemuth issued the following
address to the citizens of Akron. 1t
speaks for itself:
akron, o., Dec. 10, 1900.
ITO the Citizens of Akron:
"This nation, and especially our
city, has been singularly prosperous
during the past year, and there never
has been, and never will be, a more
opportune time for every man, woman
and child in Akron to respond to such
n noble call as that Of our city hospital.
We are in the midst of prosperity.
We are spending much daily for lux
urles and pleasures. Never in this
history of the world have SO many
comforts and pleasures been within
the reach of all. And is 1t not most
fitting at this season, the most beau
tiful of the year, to remember those
who, in spite Of all personal efforts,
seem almost doomed to be unfortu-
nate? The vicissitudes of life are
varied. Edward Morse Field, son of
the great millionaire is now a vaga-
bond in the streets of New York city,
while poor laborer in the person of
John D. Rockefeller has become the
richest man in the land. Who knows
who may become the recipients of the
benefits of our hospital? And even
though rich, who knows that the
wealthy man may not be compelled
to avail himself Of this benefcient in
stitution?
AS n private citizen, by appointment
of our Ministers Organization, I made
a thorough investigation Of our hos.
pital, and am delighted with its
management and equipment. To
visit this hospital means to have ones
sympathles and interest enlisted.
Since my first appointment have been
elected secretary Of the Hospital Asso-
citation, and as such now make an
official appeal to every Institution, fac
tory, organization and individual to
come to our rescue. The effort to liqui-
date our debt has became a citizens
movement, and, In view of the need
of the hospital, we ask for $25,OOO as
n minimum from our beloved city.
Who dares to say the cause Is un-
worthy? Or who can say he has no
personal interest?
Realizing that such work falls heav-
lily upon few leaders, all of whom
are busy in their various vocations,
may l not tenderly touch the CON
science of our citizens and ask them
voluntarily to send In their offerings
And be 1t known in Akron, tLat every
cent paid In goes directly to the fund.
Not cent is paid for any kind of SER
vice. We give our money, time and
labor because we love the institution.
May not others similarly respond to
our call? Already $1,000 have been
sent in to our treasurer, and we here
by make our first official appeal for
money, Let the response be volun-
tnry Christmas offering, All checks
should be made payable to j, B,
Wright, treasurer, care of First Ma
tlonnl bank
Respectfully,
81. A, LINDEMUTH,
Secretary OF Hospital Association"