Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-06-17
Auspicious Start For Equal suffrage.

AucpfSiOuS StdFt TUT Equdi ouiiIdSC'
There was an suspicious beginning of
the campaign in Shepherdstown for equal
suffrage last week, as result OF visit
here by Mrs. ]. Gale Ebert, of Parkers-
burg, president of the WestVirginia Equal
Suffrage Association, and Mrs. Wesley
Martin Stoner, OF Washington, who has
national reputation as lecturer and ad-
yocate of the cause. Two meetings were
held in Shepherdstown. Friday evening
in the college hall there was very graft
flying gathering of persons interested.
The meeting was presided over by II. L.
Snyder, who introduced the speakers.
Mrs. Stoner made one OF the most logical
and convincing addresses that we have
ever heard, and her charming personality
and gentle, womanly manner OF speaking
appealed most strongly to the audience,
who responded quickly to her thought.
Mrs. Ebert was no less warmly received.
and her bright and enthusiastic presenta-
ton ofthe subjectwas heartily applauded.
Hon. James S. Lakin, of Charleston, W.
Va, prominent in State affairs, who hap
pened to be present, and who is so high
ly regarded in Shepherdstown, was called
upon for an expression of his views, and
in witty response gave his unqualified
support to the cause. The applause that
greeted his declaration was most hearty.
Mr.. Lakin gave bit of the history in
connection with the movement in West
Virginia, indicating how il has grown in
the past few years.
The meeting was such an interesting
and inspiring one that it was determined
to have an open-air rally Saturday even
ing. This was held on the college CAM
pus and was largely attended. Mrs.
Ebert and Mrs. Stoner again presented
the subject in very pleasing manner, and
were listened TO attentively by a large
number OF men and women representative
of the best thought OF Our community.
Mrs. Edwin S. Jarrett, of this place, who
is an ardent advocate OF equal suffrage,
was present, and when called upon re-
sponded in a delightful talk, delivered in
the most graceful manner. Mrs. Jarrett
was received with generous applause,
and her influence and support OF the
movement means much. The interest
manifested was so great that it was de-
cided to organize districtleague at once,
and this was done by the election OF the
following officers: Leader, Mrs. Mabel
Henshaw-G Gardner vice-leader, n. l..
Snyder; secretary Miss Margaret Potts;
treasurer, Mrs. Edwin S. Jarrett. The
sentiment in favor of the cause is grow
ing, and it is believed that il will have
many strong supporters in this section.
While in Shepherdstown Mrs. Stoner
and Mrs. Gale were the guests OF Mrs.
Jarrettat Wild Goose Farm. Friday after
noon a number OF persons from this vicin-
ity called upon them and were delight
fully entertained Wild Goose is very
lovely just now, and The gracious hos
pitality of Mrs. Jarrett was genuinely en-
ioyed. Mrs. Stoner and Mrs. Ebert made
addresses at Beulah Church and Shenan
doah Junction while here and report very
favorable receptions at these places.
A local association was organized at
Charles Town last week with the follow
ing officers: Miss Anne Yates Mcdonald,
president; Mrs. VIM. Campbell, vice.
president; Miss Margaret Getzendanner,
secretary; Miss Virginia Lucas, CORE
spending secretary; and Mrs. J. M.
Phillips, treasurer. The Harper'S Ferry
and Bolivar ladies have also organized,
with these officers Chairman, Mrs. c.
]. Cavalier; vice chairman, Mrs. K. Y.
Nicholson; secretary, Mrs. Blanche
Wheatey.