The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-08-30
Westminster Demo-
Gratis BUSY.
WILSON, MARSHALL AND TALBOTTCLU
ORGANIZED TUESDAY NIGHT.

There was no lack Of enthusiasm ait
the meeting OF the Democrats in
Boyle's Hall last Tuesday evening for
the purpose of organizing a Wilson,
Marshall and Talbot Club There was
no music to attract them, no orator or
national renoWn to entice them from
their homes, nothing III fact, but their
interest in the success of the Demo-
cratic ticket. II this same spirit is
manifested throughout the campaign
in the several districts, there need be
no fear of Carroll county's verdict in
November. About 200 Democratic
voters were present Tuesday night.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. George Matthews, chairman of
the County Central Committee of this
district.
On motion of States Attorney
~. O. Weant, Dr. James 1T. Billingslea
was elected temporary chairman and
Frank II. Power temporary secretary.
The following charter and rules for
the government of the club, prepared
by Guy w. Steele, Esq, were then
read and adopted
Believing that in the fundamental
principles of the Democratic party
is found the true basis upon which
free people can successfully maintain
self government, and realizing the
necessity for organized effort among
those who are in sympathy with and
desire their success, we do hereby as
sociate ourselves together with that
great army Of voters who believe in
government conducted for the benefit
of the many, and not a government in
partnership with the privileged few,
in the hope and under the belief that
thorough organization will insure the
election of Wilson, Marshall and Tai
bOtt in next November; and that in
order that orderly and systematic
work may be done we do adopt the
following articles for our guidance
ARTICLE I.
The name of this organization shall
be "The Wilson, Marshall and Tai
Carroll county,
majority of the votes cast at the cleo
ton to be held in November next.
ARTICLE II.
Sec. I. The elective officers of this
organization shall consist of a Presi-
dent, eight presidents, Secre-
tary, an Assistant Secretary, Treas
urer q Sergeant at arms, and an Elk
ecutive Committee of four members.
Sec. 2 These officers andth COM
mittee shall perform the duties which
usually fall upon like officers and a
similar committee in other organiza
tions, and they shall hold Office until
after the election and the abandon
ment of the club.
Sec. 8. The president and secre-
tary shall be ex oficio members Of all
committees.
Sec. 4. The president or any other
and all other Wilson, Marshall and
Talbot Clubs hereafter formed in
Carroll county, shall by virtue Of their
Office be vice-presidents of this club
and members of its executive COM
mittee.
Sec. B. The president shall appoint |
all committees leach of which shall
consist of at least four members) that
in his judgment are necessary or will
be Of aid in the work of the Club, and
is directed to appoint the following
committees, designating the chairman
of each.
A Finance Committee.
A Membership Committee.
A Registration and Polling Com |
mittee.
A Speakers Committee.
A Music, Decoration and Marching |
Committee.
A First Voters Committee.
q Press Committee.
ARTICLE iii.
The regular meetings of this organ
ization shall be held on each Tuesday 1
night during the campaign, beginning
not later than the first Tuesday Of Oc-
tober next; special meetings may be
called by the president at any time,
or in his absence by the Executive
Committee.
ARTICLE ".
Sec. 1. Any one is qualified to be
member of this club, who is known |
to be Democrat; or any one in SYM
pathy with the objects of this organi-
zation and who intends supporting |
the Democratic ticket this fall shall
also be eligible to membership.
Sec. 2. In order to become a mem
Der of this organization the applicant
for membership must sign the mem
bership roll or authorize the secre-
tary to subscribe his name thereto.
The next thing in order was the
election of officers DIR. James I'll. |
Billingslea was made president; J
Frank J. Power, secretary; Harry G. |
Berwager, assistant secretary; Will
lam T. Wilson, treasurer; Luther E.
Wimert, ergeant-at-arms. Two
vice-presidents were elected for each
of the four voting precincts as fol-
lows: Precinct No. James E.
Smith and Abraham S. Burkholder;
Precinct No. DIR. J. J. Stewart and
Abraham Lester; Precinct No. 81
John t. Lynch and Louis Sellman;
Precinct No. 4-John f. Utermahlen
and John T.. Eckenrode.
Executive Committee First pre-
cinct, Guy wv. Steele; Second, DIR.
Charles r. Foutz; Third-Dr. Thomas
J. Coonan, and Fourth, Thomas *.
Shaw.
The club will meet every Tuesday
evening during the campaign in
Boyle's Hall.
Defeated by MagnOlias.
Westminster lost to the Magnolias