The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
TO FEED HUNGRY
AND CLOTHE POOR
ORGANIZED CHARITY TO RE
LIEvE SUFFERING IN CITY.
SUPERINTENDENT IN CHARGE
New Methods Will Be Adopted This
Year-organizatlon to Be Per-
manent and Frauds to BE
Avoided.

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The greater number Of the commit
tee appointed at the public meeting
held in Central M. L. church Sunda!
afternoon to consider ways ant
means of handling ~ charity prob
lem in the city met Monday evening
at the assembly room of the Y. M. c
A. and mad a lengthy session in con
sideration of permanent organization
Those atteding the meeting were:
Mrs. Herman Pfeifer, representa-:
the Philanthropic Department Of th'
Woman's Club.
Rev. Somerville, or the Methods
hchurcn.
Mrs. F. d. Reid, Christian church
Mrs. W. R. Lacey, Episcopal church
Jas. Arkless, Salvation Army.
Mrs. H. L. Spencer, Congregations
church.
Mrs. Will Riley, st. Mary's church
Mrs. Rebecca Bridges, w. G. T. u
Mrs. Sam Hendryx, Kings Daugh
tiers.
Mrs. Sam Baldauf, Jewish people.
Mrs. C.E.Rarnard, Children's Home
Mrs. J. G.. Harold, Eastern Star.
Mrs. Mary Matthews, Rathbone Sis
tiers.
Mrs. Clara Allen, Rebekah No. 10
Mrs. Joe Reynolds, ReDekah No.389
Mrs. Shrock, Associated Charities
Mrs. Ben Cruzen, W. R. c.
Robert Kent, Commissioner Poo
Fund.
Jno. G. Williams, Elks Lodge.
Permanent Organization.
The committee drafted a constitu
ton by which the association SHOULD
be governed. The proposed set o
laws were taken up section by section
and discussed and the rules finally
adopted. In order that the public
might be fully acquainted with thu
nature Of these laws and as they Sc
forth so fully and completely what /!
purposed by the organization, a mo
tion prevailed that the articles be pub
lished, and they appear below.
These articles ano the officers chos
en- will be referred to a called public
meeting to be held in the court room
at eight o'clock on wednesday even
ing following Christmas.
Will Hire a Superintendent. (.
1t vas the n Of the meeting tina
the charity work was too great TO
the city, too arduous and too extend
ed for any committee or sets Of com
mittees to undertake. 1t is therefore
advisable for the better handling anC
economic administration OF the worl
to employ a person who shall give hii
or her entire time to the work during
the winter months. This person tt
receive a compensation for the worl
that shall be agreed upon later.
1t is not the intention of this asso
of funds and to go about hunting
where they may distribute with lavish
hand. The aim above all things is II
help the worthy needy to help them
selves! A sort Of employment bureau
will be established in connection will
the association. A regular Office viii
be opened SO that those seeking re
lief may know where to go. 1t will
be the purpose of the association t.
grant Temporary TSN&5 MSGyP SNGN 81
lief is necessary, but above all thing!
to furnish work and employment
when the lack of such has been thu
cause of restitution. Where thosC
are found out of work, who can worI
the county and the assistance obtain
ed through the charities, no assistanc,
will be granted. Each and every cas-
will be fully and carefully investigat
ed and the secretary will PERSONAL!
know of the needs OF every applicant
Robert Kent, who handles the count!
funds, is made a part of the organiza
ton that he may direct against abuses
from those who seek to abuse thei
privileges with the county and tn,
city. All aid furnished any person
will be charged to them with the IN
derstanding that it is merely a LOAF
and that it is to be refunded the SO
ciety when the dependent is able Il
work and earn the money. -
The secretary will nave charge O
all property that may come into tn,
hands of the association, such a
clothing, garments for men, womel
and children, provisions, bedding, sur
plies of any kind. The association
will most gladly receive donations O
this character from any source. !
place will be provided for the keep
ing of the supplies. 1t is recognize,
that the giving of cash to applicant
for assistance is a most unwisa mean,
Of dispensing charity. The cash l
seldom put to the right use. The OF
der system is far more useful and tn,
funds Of the association are made +
reach much farther than they woul
otherwise go.
Canvass For Funds.
A financial committee will make
canvas of the city Immediately sc
liciting funds and supplies and the,