Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
CONVENTION SOM.
ERSET ". c. 7. j.
ELECTS OFFICERS
Mrs. Arthur Boynton of st. Al.
bans President of Coun.
ty Organization

Fairfield, Me. June 7.-(SpeciaD-
The Somerset County W. c. T l. Con-
vention closed their meetings at noon
"Wednesday after being in session Tues
day and Wednesday. The meetings for
Wednesday We're as follows: At $50
A NJ. a meeting was held at the Bap-
fist church and was opened by singing
Scripture reading and prayer. Mrs
Boynton, county president Of the W. c.
T. L. presided A report of the treas
urer was read ana accepted: report Of
the executive committee read by Miss
Irene Chadbourne. and reported that Is
delegates We're present The State presi.
dent or North Turner was present and
delivered a most interesting address
other speakers We're Mrs Marble Of
Skowhegan, Mrs. Boynton of St Al.
bans and Mrs. Files of this town. The
resolutions for the Sabbath DAY were
presented by Mrs. Ellsworth and her
resolutions were discussed ard action
taken upon them. Whereas the ", c.
l. |. recognizes the reading Of our
Heavenly Father We therefore resolve
that We. an organization, will do all
we can toward the advancement Of
Christianity. Resolved that all of our
union try 70 advance scientific instruc-
ton in our public schools
Resolved, that we will do more 10 ad-
vance public sentiment in favor of pro-
hibition. Resolved that We will extend
our thanks to the Fairfield union for
their gracious entertainment and 10 the
pastor and members of the Baptist
church for their help and the use of the
church And another resolution was that
resolved that the union of this county do
all they can toward closing all the stores
on Sunday.
business meeting was held at which
the following officers were elected: Pres.
dent, Mrs. Arthur l.. Boynton of st. Al.
bans; vice president Mrs. Lizzie A. Mar
ole of Skowhegan: corresponding secreta-
~, Mrs. Grace Webb of Pittsfield; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Leila Drake of Pitts
field: treasurer. Mrs. Emma B. whittier
of Pittsfield auditor. Mrs Flora E, stur
tevant of Pittsheld; county supertnten'
ucht VI departments. young WoM"H
work. Mrs. Mabel Hussey Of Skowhegan'
medical temperance and Temperance. IT.
erature. Mrs. Cora H. Coolidge Of Pitts
field: anti-narcotics and scientific tenn
perance instruction. Mrs Lillian c. LIBBY
Of Pittsfeid: the press, Mrs. EVE
S. Spear of Madison; systematic CIV
ing. Mrs. Arthur L. Boynton OF ST
Adams: work among the lumbermen'
Mrs. Cinda Campbell Of Jackmah.
Sabbath observance. Bible reading ann
evangelistic work, Estel P. Preley G.
Pittsf1eld: medal contest work. NIT
Jennie Randlett Of Pittsfield: moth'
ers' meeting and white ribbon recruits
Mrs. Sarah Ford Of Pittsfield; prisons
and jails, Mrs. Eta Lacasce Of Sko"'
hogan: memorial service. Mrs. Nette
Paddock Of Skowheyan; flower mis-
sion, almshouse and charities, Mrs
Hattie Written Of P.ttsfeld: parlia.
mentary usage, Mrs. Elizabeth Merrii'
OF Skowhegan: suffrage, Mrs. Len"
Drake Of Pittsfield: work among for.
eign people, Mrs. Mary Roderick Oh
peace. Myrn B. Cyphef'
Of st. Adams; railroad work. Mrs
Lizzie Gilman Of Pittsfield. The meet
ing adjourned at 1895 and all reported
a very successful amount Of business
transacted to make the meetings worm
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