The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-07
Associated Charities Did
Great Work But Its EffWts
Were Not Fully Appreci1 ted
Here.
CONTRIBUTIONS NOT <a
NUMEROUS OR LARGE
During the Winter S1,836.12
Was Contributed to the
Worthy Poor and Society Is
Now in Debt.

VUW III UcUt.
That the Associated charities has
been appreciated by the poorer people
of the city, is shown in the annual re-
ports made at the meeting yesterday
afternoon at the headquarters. South
Fifth street. There were 1,24S ap-
peals for assistance during the year,
but not all appeals were by different
individuals, as many paid several calls
to the organization. The amount
contributed to the poor is also quite
| large, totaling 81 ,S3612. The officers
| elected yesterday for the ensuing year
are: Rev. Conrad Huber, president:
Mrs. Agnes Knollenberg. vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Elizabeth Beck, secretary:
Mrs. Emma Mather. treasurer; and
Mrs Elizabeth Gambler, city mission
airy.
Although the organization has been
great source Of help to the poorer
people, the officers Of the organization
should be. There are many citizens
who could contribute who do not and,
in fact. the money raised is given by a
comparatively small number. The Or
| ganizaiton feels that the churches
should also make a greater effort TO
render support. Mrs. Elizabeth Becis,
secretary of the association, submitted
the following:
Boards Statement.
"The financial condition is apparent
in the treasurer's report. 1t will be
noticed that the balance is $32.O6, bu:
the bills due for the month Of March
are $172.59. Hence we are oyerdrawr
about $40. We must borrow this
amount, and also provide for the
months yet before US. We call upon
the churches who have, as yet not re
sponded to the full extent of their abil.
ity, to do so without delay. This work
and responsibility belongs to all gu,
people, not only to few persons. The
burden is too great for a few members
of the various churches to bear. This
matter should be attended to promptly
Including the amount that we must
borrow. and meet our necessary bills
till the first of July, wc need no less
than $4,000. We should urge the
churches not to delay this matter. ant
there are no doubt many individuals
who would be glad to do something
Come to our help
Treasurer's Report.
Report of the treasurer of the Asso
ciated Charities of Richmond, Ind, TO-
the year ending March. 1909:
Total receipts for the year 81 ,s6S. 1;
, Disbursements for the year 81 1886. 1:
Balance on hand ........$ 500
Respectfully submitted.
> EMMA E. MATHER, Treasurer.
Report Of Secretary.
Il The Associated Charities has com
pleted its nineteenth year of service
and presents its annual report. TIT
society has long ceased to be an eS
r pertinent and by its effectual worl
!. has brought about many desired re
: suits.
1t has given relief to the sufferin
and needy. Cared for aged and friend
. less. Placed the helpless into home
OF safety from time to time as occa
. sion demanded. Has helped to MAX
better homes for the small wage earn
err Helped children to be more car
able and resourceful. To find peopl
who are on the verge of despondanc
= and lift them into normal life. T
bring together those that need hel
and those that are willing to help.
Alnrt for SUFFERING.
The first step in righting poor fan
lily conditions, is through thoroug
understanding of each case. and thi
is brought about by our city mission
airy who is on constant alert to di
cover the worthy who apply for ASST
!, lance, when proven deserving. A
help is given in every way that
F" possible. The well known characte
q street. or house to house beggar. thu
l. has been a nuisance to the public
u past years, has been elected by til
; untiring efforts of this society an
a now Richmond rarely comes U
u against case of that kind
- Adopt New Plan.
Last fall the annual letter from tn
4
'. plan adopted. whereby to furnis
n means to carry on this work name
i-I-that churches of the city shou
ct pledge themselves for the amour
5 possible for each to give to tn
N branch OF charitable work. and to ps
the same by the month or in quartz
c ~ payments. Thus far good pr
Is portion has been received and ass
n ciated charities have been able
Sc handle the unusual number Of apple
,e ,tions because of the prompt respon
on part of the people.
Was 4 Glad Day.
Thanksgiving was made glad d,
in many homes by the donations
n over flowing baskets. also by Il
t. feast of good things spread for Il
ee benefit Of the many who cared TO pa
I'd take of the privilege.