The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-11-12

tains the cause of most of the recla-.
nations The Florence Crittenton
Mission unlike most other institutions
dealing with mothers under a shadow,
insists that the child shall be cared
for by the mother at least, while
making every effort to get for 1t the
support of the father. That task Is
not an easy one. as our laws and pub
lie favor stand effectually between us
and success. But every influence Is
brought to bear ON the mother to
have her recognize her responsibility
to her offspring. The response is
never ceasing wonder to those deal
ing with these young and broken
lives. The courage and steadfastness
with which these disgraced ones as
sumo the burden is what really keeps
the courage of the workers up to par.
To see young girl-the average age
Is under 17-go out and unfiinchingly
fight the battle for two in the face of
seemingly insurmountable difficulties
would break down much bitter oppo-
sition could it but be seen or UNDER
stood.
Students of sociology do not hesi-
tate to say that the social sin is the
sin of youth and certainly the sta
tistics of the Florence Crittenton Mis-
sion and the inmates of any one of it's
Homes are proofs of this assertion.
These statistics have been kept for 25
years and are of such value that our
government not infrequently asks for
them, and even in cases of foreign in
vestigation these statistics are asked
for.
What they reveal is sensationally
startling. for to the great amazement
of even students along these lines,
they show that the kitchen, the par
lor and the schools are the recruiting
grounds for this sad. sad army.
First on the list is the domestic SER
want, second the girl in her own
home. third the school girl. This
should and does challenge the atten-
tion of any serious minded person,
and will result in much public senti-
ment for preventive work. The
doors of the Florence Crittenton
Homes are open day and night to any
girl or woman, good or bad, whN
needs their shelter. and will do her
part in the work and recognize the
rules. They are drilled in the belief
that work is the best shield against
temptation.
In case of sickness she is attended
by women physicians and has the care
of trained nurses. When ready to go
out to work committee seeks and
finds the right place for the right girl.
At any time she is welcome to the
home If sickness or stress of circum-
stances make 1t necessary Always it
may be to her home. to which she
bearable, there to find loving council
and the wise sympathy that enables
her to take up the battle anew. ANY
woman from any part of the state can
go to these Homes. hence the state
organization feels that contributions
from every point of the state should
be made. These contributions may
take one os many forms. Life mem
bership, S25.O0. Girl membership,
$1,000, Annual state membership.
$1.00, Circle membership. $1.OO. Aside
from these anything that would help
to supply the needs of women and
children is solicited. Food clothing,
books, periodicals and Christmas re-
membranes for the friendless ones.
STATE OFFICERS.
President, Prof. scoville Dean, De-
partment of Sociology and Morals of
University of Wooster.
First Vice President. Rev. A. L.
Frazer. Youngstown, o.
Second Vice President, Prof. Hag-
gerty. Dean Department Of Sociology
and Economics o. s.. u.
Third Vice President. Rev. e. A.
King. sandusky, Ohio.
Recording Secretary. Mrs. Jennie
Sisson, Newark. Ohio.
Treasurer. Rev, q. Lee Howard,
Ohio,
State Superintendent and Field Sec