The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-08-30

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ance in general.
The election of permanent officers,
to hold office till after the election in
October, was taken up. Miss Aldrich
suggested that under the circum-
stances it might be we'll to do as had
been done in some other counties,
elect a chairman Of the board at the
county seat, and a joint chairman
from another town. The suggestion
was accepted and M. F. Springer OF
Leon chosen chairman, with Profess
sor G. N. Briggs of Lamont, as joint
chairman.
The concensus of opinion so far as
expressed, seemed to be for w. l.. Os-
born for secretary, but the selection
of this officer was left with the execu-
tive board.
S. h. Amos of Garden Grove, was
chosen treasurer and Carl Kline OF
Weldon as fifth member of the board.
These men are expected to act as
ships, and are authorized to choose
the chairmen for the townships not
already thus provided for.
A meeting of the board was held
at O'Clock Saturday, at which time
the selection of the township work
ers and other matters of business
came up for consideration.
Miss Aldrich stated that the state
needed at least $4,000 and should
have $4,000 for the general cam
paign. The state furnishes speakers
After considerable discussion the
county board was authorized to raise
$500 for the state fund through such
methods as they chose. 1t is expected
that the amount will be raised
through popular subscription.
At a late hour the meeting ad-
journed and we have reason to be-
lieve that the board will keep the
public informed as to the develop
ments in the campaign.
On Monday morning, Aug. ~ the
executive committee of the Prohi-
bition Amendment campaign met at
the Office of the county superinten-
dent. Those present were M. F.
Springer, Geo. N. Briggs, and Carl
Kline. Patrick Griffin of Leon, was
elected secretary and treasurer.
The county was divided into five
districts as follows:
1-Fayette, New Buda, Burrell
Briggs, chairman.
2-Center, Decatur. Grand River
and Eden, with NJ. F. Springer, chair
man.
3-Hamilton, Morgan, Woodland,
with Patrick Griffin chairman.
Franklin, Long Creek, Rich
land, with Carl Kline chairman.
Garden Grove and High Point,
s. H. Amos as chairman.
Decatur county having been ap-
portioned $1,000 and local expenses
by the state committee the following
local appointments were made:
Fayette and Lamont, $3.50; Bloom
ington, $50; New Buda, $50; Bur
reIl, $50; Grand River, $50; Deca-
tur 500; Center and Leon, $3.50;
Eden, $50; Morgan, $50; Woodland,
$50; Hamilton, $50; High Point
$50; Garden Grove and Garden
Grove township, $50; Franklin and
Weldon, $3.50; Long Creek and Van
River, 800.
Plans were affected for the open
ing of vigorous campaign, and
organization of the county.
All who are interested in dry Iowa
regardless of politics and creed are
urged to give this campaign and
cause their financial and moral sup
port. 1t will probably take $3.50 to
gay the campaign expense in this
county. The balance of the funds
raised will be turned over to state
workers to be used in the wet coun-
ties.
There was a union meeting of the
people at Weldon Sunday
morning at which 800 was pledged
Of which SS5 was paid in cash so it
looks like Franklin township would
have no trouble in raising their $3.50.
Too much credit can not be given the
pastors of the Weldon churches for
5hey surely have given their united
;uppolt and we can only hope that
every town in the county will realize
he Importance of this issue and give
it immediate attention.
NJ. f. Springer, Chairman.
Patrick Griffin, Secretary.