The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-05

er the furnace pipes leading to the
new building and some repairs were
needed on the furnace. The old barn
on the back premises was removed
! at practically no expense; some slight
damage was done to the adjoining
barn. which we will have to put in
order this spring.
| Mrs. Van was kind enough to loan
] to the home a very nice piano for
nearly year. The RELIGIOUS commit
tee could not hold services without g
piano, SO It was decided to start 9
ipiano fund with $500 sent by Chi
fcago friend. We met with such read
response that the amount was RAISED
without having to use the $500 men
toned, it being applied on our debt
Through friend we secured an excel
lent bargain in second hand up
right Schubert piano.
Mrs. Thomas Pond presented the
home with handsome set OF furni-
Iture.
Christmas was made a pleasant day
in the home and small present was
given to each lady. A bountiful din
ner was served, which was given by
Mrs. e. Ross Baker.
Mrs. D. A. Golfers last donation was
Ia generous supply of preserves.
All the churches and the commun-
lily at large have shown an interest in
this work and are continually mani
Testing it.
MAMIE f. MCFARLAND,
Chairman.
Membership Report.
The following report of membership
committee was read by Mrs. B. F.
Jones, chairman
1914, annual dues collected ...... IA
1914 oues collected ............ &
1914 dues unsolicited .......... =
Members moved from Keokuk =. 2
Members died during year 1890.
New members B
Committee-Mrs. B. F. Jones, Mrs.
A. C. Decker, Mrs G. NJ. Covell Mrs.
J. NJ. Furlong. Miss Elizabeth Collier,
Miss Cora Parsons.
Treasurers' Report.
Keokuk, Iowa, March 4, 1915.
To the ladies' of the Benevolent
Union. Keokuk, Iowa:
Your treasurer submits the follow
ing report for the year beginning
March /, 1914, and ending February
%, 1915:
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand March ], 1914. .$2O7.47
Received from annual canvass.
March, 1914 ................ 1850
Received from annual canvass,
March. 1915 7os.53
Received from donations ., POI .67 |
Received from barn rent .. 200 |
Received from dues ........ 1920
Received from board of inmates $3.50 /,
Received from inmates Laundry $50 i
Received from block day ... !. 364.9S !
Received from tea collection.
az p. 1914 .........,..... aG.75
Received from picture show
benefit 12O 90
Received from charity ball II. 112.o5
Received from Thanksgiving
collection ................ 2O1G
Total receipts ............ s3,4T3.2s
DISBURSEMENTS.
salary $2s5nn !
Servants 1890 !
Groceries 1920 !
Meat 1915 ,
House expense, butter and milk 416.d1 I
Fuel 234.03 |
Gas, oil and lighting ~ 1912 /
Water 1921 /
Ice ...... 400 |!
He
Extra help SOL
Janitor $500 !
Repairs 246G2
Printing $3.50 |
oundries 2S05 !
interest 1895 |
insurance 222s |
Paid on debt .............. 525. 90 /
Total disbursements 80. s2,s02.7G I
REHABILITATION.
Total receipts SO, 4T3.2S /
Total disbursements ........ 2,S02.7Gi
Balance on hand in bank,
March /, 1915 ....... ss7o.52
Respectfully submitted.
MRS. H. e. RADCLIFFE.
Treasurer.
Auditing committee-Mrs. J. NJ (
Dickinson, Mrs. c. F. Mcfarland.
Rooms Committee.
Mrs Charles Pond read the follow
ng report for Mrs. John W. Collier:
To the president, members of board
md ladies of Benevolent Union Homo:
The rooms committee are glad to re-
eOrt tho ten rooms in now addition