The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-03-06
COUNTY W. C.T.U.
Hold Semi-AnnuaI Meeting
On Wednesday
(By Press Reorter)

semi-annual executive meeting met in
the Church of Christ in Mt. Vernon
Wednesday, March 4th.
Called to order at 9.45 a. m. by Coun.
ty President Mrs. Flora Farquhar. De.
votionals were led by Mrs. J. M. Walk.
err County Superintendent of Evangel.
istic department. On motion 1t was
decided to appoint the committee on
convention resolutions at this meet
ing. The following were appointed. !.
Mrs. c. l.. Johnson, Mt. Vernon; Mrs.
W. F. Algire, Centerburg; Mrs. Floy
Hicks, Fredericktown.
Motion prevailed that county press
reporter furnish county papers with
copy of presidents address for publ
cation. County treasurer Mrs. w. L.
Creveling gave itemized report show
ing all bills paid and good balance
on hand.
Superintendent talks on depart
ment work, plans and purposes, anti
narcotics. Article read from State
superintendent in Ohio Messenger, dis
cussed. Contest superintendent urged
all unions to make use of this most
excellent way of influencing public
opinion and plans for contests along
special lines. Evangelistic superintend-
ent moved that place be secured on
the Camp Sychar program for one of
our speakers as has been done for sew
eral years past. Motion carried. On
motion of the Flower Mission Superin-
tendent it was decided to observe June
18th as flower day at the county in
firmary. Supt. of Fair Work asked that
each union send at least one woman
to assist her in her duties at the coun-
ty fair. Literature Supt. urged that
all subscribe for our state and national
papers. Supt. of Mothers meetings
gave out literature, asked that a spec
ial effort be made to secure white
ribbon recruits and desired local SUI
perintendents to write her for definite
plans. Railroad Supt. urged that each
union having a railroad near observe
June 9th as railroad day. Supt. of So
cial and Red Letter days asked that
each union observe at least one red
letter day and that all attend the an.
nual picnic, time and place to be an
nounced later. Supt. of S. T. l. report.
ed several schools taking up the es.
say contest work and that speaker
will be secured for the teachers insti-
tute. After the noontide prayer, voiced
by Mrs. w. Miller of Centerburg, a
recess was taken during which boun-
tiful lunch was served by the Frances
Willard Union.
Afternoon session called to order at
1:15. Devotions led by Mrs. Mary
Penn of lowering union. Music led by
Mrs. Carrie Tilton Mt. Vernon. Min.
utes of morning meeting read and ap-
proved. On motion of Mrs. Alspaugh
Flower Mission Supt., was instructed
to send flowers to Mrs. Harris who is
seriously i'll at the hospital. Also let
ters of sympathy be sent to several
county officers who are ILL, A vote OF
thanks was rendered Mr.. Mardis who
kindly loaned fine piano for the meet
ing. Mrs. Schnebly, Franchise Supt.
urged the special importance of her de
partment at this time as campaign
| is on for state and national woman's
suffrage. At the close of her remarks
forceful little humorous poem EMIT
led "Eerybody Votes but Mother" was
read by Mrs. Carrie Tilton. The presi
| dents round table and quiz occupied q
very interesting and instructive hour
The vacant office of county parliamen
tartan was filled by the selection o.
| Mrs Mobiles of Fredericktown for the
remainder Of the ear Invitations fol-
the annual convention were received
from Mt. Vernon and Ankenytown. The
latter was accepted. After completing
the miscellaneous business and repeat
ing the Mizpah benediction., the com
mittee rose.
Six contestants competed for the ma
irons silver medal at the evening
meeting. 1t was awarded Mrs. Bishol
of Centerburg, Mrs. Blackledge o
Fredericktown receiving second hon
ors. While the judges were out tn
audience was entertained by Miss Net
tie Simmons who gave a reading 9TH
Young Man Who Waited" Solos b.
Mesdames Wootton, Smith and Taylo
were much appreciated by the aud
ence. Mr.. Walter Wood presided a
the piano.
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