The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-24
County w. c. T. U. Convention.

at the M. II. church, COrunna tuesday
and Wednesday, May IA and Is, 1907,
commencing Tuesday afternoon and
closing Wednesday evening.
The church was prettily decorated
with potted and blooming plants and
a picture of the sainted leader, Fran
ces Z. Willard draped with bunting in
the foreground. Many of the dele
gates arrived early, for the first SEES
sion-which bespoke interest-in fact
all six sessions were well attended
and much interest manifested.
The residents and local union ladies
did all possible to make the conven-
ton a success in every detail. Din
ners and suppers were served in the
annex, thereby giving the delegates an
opportunity to become acquainted and
TO discuss matters of interest.
Thirty-eight delegates were in at
tendance, besides many visitors. The
routine Of business was interspersed
by music, recitations and papers.
The welcomes by Mayor McMullen
and Mrs. Abbie e. Brands of the local
union were much appreciated and
Mrs. Abbie LaFlamboy, or Morrice, fit
tingly voiced the response. The Misses
Ella and Ouida Crawford, of Perry,
were present and furnished vocal
music, which was much enjoyed by all.
The report of the years work finds
nine unions and all doing good work
with an aggregate membership of 30S,
a decrease of 55from last year. Owes
so and Burton are the only unions in
which the membership numbers the
same. The condition of the treasury
is excellent. Mrs. Emor E. Calkins,
state president, was present almost
the entire time, enthusing and helping
in many ways. Her address Tuesday
evening was listened to by large and
appreciateive audience.
AS Flower Mission day falls on the
Sabbath, it was decided to visit the
county farm Wednesday, June 10 and
the program is in charge of Miss Hat
tie B. Lyons, county superintendent Ut
the jail and almshouse department,
and Mrs. Lizzie Hale, superintendent
of the Flower Mission department. Re-
ports from the eleven departments
show good progressive work along
nearly all lines.
Mrs. Addie Dunn, OF Lennon, con-
Quoted the memorial service. Follow
ing is list of those gone before:"
Corunna-Mrs. Jennie Evelath, Miss
Hattie Wilcox.
Burton-Mrsl Lilah Dewitt, Mrs.
Catherine Houck.
Perry-Mrs. p. B. Hall.
Owosso-Miss Margaret Smith, Mrs.
Arvilla Hale, Mrs. Elizabeth X. Fish
err.
The following resolutions were adj
opted:
Recognizing the keeping powers OF
our Heavenly Father, we are again as
sembled in annual conventions We
thank Him for the way in which He
has led us, and asking wisdom anG
guidance for the year to come, we re-
affirm our loyalty to our established
principles for God and home and
every land"
Resolved That we use our effort;
and influence to secure the amendment
to our state constitution.
Resolved, That wherever practic-
able, we duplicate the department of
school savings banks.
Resolved, That we insist on the
wearing of our badge, the white rib
bon, and we urge that it be constantly
worn by each member.
Resolved, That we do not forget
"The star of hope" for the temperance
reform stands over the school house
and that with unflagging energy we
devote ourselves to the work she has
laid down until the use of and traffic
in alcoholic liquors is abandoned.
Resolved, That to the citizens of
Corunna, who have swung wide the
doors of their homes; to the mayor
who personally greeted us; to the
churches, and the two Misses Craw-
ford, Of Perry, for their fine music rem
dered; to those who gave us welcome (;
to the local union which has so effic-
iently planned every item for the sue
cess of this convention; to the choir
who gave us the inspiration Of music !;
to those who furnished the fine decora-
tions, and to all who in any way con-
tributed to our comfort, we tender
hearty thanks.
The gold medal contest Wednesday
evening had only five contestants in
stead of seven as expected. They
were:
No. Elizabeth Coward, Corunna,
'"The Widow and Her Only Child"
No. Ruth Davis, Corunna, che
Defence of the Drunkard."
No. 3-Rcve Westcott, Durand, "The
Bridal Wine Cup" ~
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